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Fulton-Montgomery Masonic District

Message

of the

District Deputy Grand Master

Grand Lodge of the State of New York

Free and Accepted Masons

R\W\Clayton D. "Skip" Swain

District Deputy Grand Master

Representing

M\W\Neil I. Bidnick, Grand Master

Greetings my Brothers,

The following is my statement for the beginning of our Masonic year.

FMMD = EE

The Fulton Montgomery Masonic District = Excitement and Enthusiasm.

Excitement that a new-year is beginning and we as Masons have the opportunity to initiate, pass and raise new brothers to our craft. Excitement that as the new year begins we will once again be learning the principles of morality that we are constantly taught to hold in such high esteem. Excitement to see those new brothers accept and learn to understand the principles of Masonry through our time honored teachings. Enthusiasm to know that you, as a Mason, are a part of the oldest and best fraternity in the world.

Can you remember back to the day you were brought to the lodge room inner-door on that first night? Do you remember the feeling deep in your stomach that questioned “what have I gotten myself into”? How about the moment when you were asked by that first voice in the dark if this “was an act of your own will and accord”? Did you have second thoughts? Were you worried or apprehensive when you heard the word “piercing”? Surely your enthusiasm retreated a little. The excitement and enthusiasm we all felt back then is what we need to stimulate in ourselves now to get this new year off to a flying start.

I have often wondered what I would have done with my life if I had not gotten involved with Masonry. When a friend who got me to join DeMolay (a place to meet girls) first introduced me to the Masonic fraternities, I never thought I would be a state officer let alone a District Deputy. Now after being District Deputy for two terms I have had the pleasure of attending many initiations of young men who are finding the same ideals and principles in Masonry that I did. I have also had the pleasure of working with and assisting the many different Masters of our lodges.

My brothers, if we all can rekindle the excitement of our past years and turn it into enthusiasm of the present year our district will be the strongest it has ever been. Get out and support your officers and lodge. Support your district’s lodges as well so they too will have a better year. Together as a team we can make a difference, won’t you work with your brothers, your Masters and district officers to be the best district we can be?

Teamwork is the key………

Fraternally, Clayton Swain DDGM  

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