Lodge announcements

• Sampson Lodge 231 welcomes Brother Christian Moore, Past Master of the Texas Lodge of Research, as Guest Speaker Monday, August 5, 2024 who will speak on The Stafford-Townsend Feud of 7 – June – 1890 when celebrations around the Cornerstone Ceremony of the Colorado County Courthouse ended one of the state’s wealthiest Cattle Barons death in the street. Colorado County Sheriff, a PM of a local lodge was believed to have sanctioned the murder.  Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with the presentation to follow.  RSVP with Jason Davis via text 832-888-5550, FB Messenger, or email Jason b [email protected]. Sampson Lodge is located at 114 Ave D, Highlands 77562.
• Jacques DeMolay Lodge 1390 will hold month’s Schools of Instruction on the third Thursday of each month, beginning Thursday, August 15, 2024. All MMs are encouraged to attend these functions at the Valley of Houston Scottish Rite, located at 2401 W Bellfort Ave, Houston 77054.  Dinner starts at 6 p.m.  School of Instruction follows at 7 p.m.
• Valley of Houston, Scottish Rite Knights of St. Andrew host an open invitation to fellow freemasons and guests to a Men’s Health Symposium with Vaccination Campaign Thursday, August 22, 2024 between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. at the Valley, located at 2401 W Bellfort Ave, Houston 770554. Learn about men’s health and relevant conditions to watch for.  A panel of Physicians will speak about topics of general medicine, ophthalmology, urology, etc., from 7 until 8 p.m.  Available Immunizations (5 – 6:45 p.m.):  Covid, Flu, Shingles, RSV, Pneumonia.
• Committee On Education, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas holds its second Officer Leadership Training in Lubbock at the Lubbock Scottish Rite Temple, located at 1101 70th St, Lubbock 79412 Friday and Saturday, August 23 - 24, 2024. Registration begins Friday at 4 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m.  Activities end by 9:30 p.m.  Saturday:  Breakfast 7 a.m., Sessions start 7:45 a.m., Lunch 1 – 1:30 p.m., Certificate presentations 2 – 2:30 pm.  OLT 101 (Junior Warden), 201 (Senior Warden), and 301 (Worshipful Master, PM, MM seeking additional light), Friday and Saturday meals included in $250 Registration Fee.
• District 30 MSWA Stated Meeting will be held at Reagan Lodge 1037 Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m.  Meeting starts at seven at the lodge, located at 1606 Heights Blvd, Houston 77008. 
• West University Lodge 1292 hosts a Blood Drive on Saturday, September 7, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the lodge, located at 6125 Edloe St, Houston 77005. Schedule an appointment at 281-691-1208.  Refreshments provided to all donors.  Picture ID Required.
• The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas holds a Secretary’s System of Education Summit at S P Waltrip Lodge 1328 Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1:30 – 7 p.m. S P Waltrip Lodge is located at 9119 Rangley, Houston 77055.

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