Walter Breuning Turns 114 Years Old!

Companions and Sir Knights,

In case you haven't heard the news - the worlds oldest man Walter Breuning turned 114 years old today! Who is Walter Breuning you ask? Well, we'll give you a hint (click here) .

Born on September 21, 1896 in Melrose, Minnesota, Walter moved to Montana in 1918 where he resides today as part of the Rainbow Retirement Community in Great Falls, MT. During his life in Montana Walter worked as a clerk for fifty years with the Great Northern Railway (now known as the BNSF Railway).

Walter became the worlds oldest living man in July 2009 when Henry Allingham (UK) died at the age of 113.

During his life (living in three different centuries) Walter has lived through important parts of our countries history. The year Walter was born, Grover Cleveland was in office at the 22nd President of the United States. Other significant events during Walters life include: 7 U.S. Wars, the first air flight by the Wright Brothers, the Great Depression, Prohibition, the Manhattan Project, the U.S. Space Program, Neil Armstrong's first steps on the Moon, 22 U.S. Presidencies. The list goes on.

We would like to wish Walter a very Happy Birthday, and hope to see him this time next year to celebrate his 115 birthday!

Notice of Motion to Amend By-Laws

Companions and Sir Knights,

If you were unable to attend Friday's (09/10) Albuquerque York Rite Masonic Bodies meeting, then here is what you missed - 2 motions for resolution to amend the Albuquerque York Rite Bodies Bi-Laws (Article 1, Section 2).

Motion 1 (regular assembly day): Change the meeting day from Second Friday to read Third Monday.

Motion 2 (commencement time): Change the meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to read 7:00 p.m.

Both motions for resolution to amend our current bi-laws will be posted in the next Albuquerque York Rite Masonic Bodies Trestleboard for review by our membership. After which, both motions will be up for vote by members of the Albuquerque York Rite Bodies during our regular communication meeting Friday, October 8th at 7:30 p.m.

Patriot Day!

Did you know?

By a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress on Dec. 18, 2001, September 11 was designated as Patriot Day. The resolution calls for the president of the United States to issue a yearly proclamation requesting that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff.

Further, Americans are asked to honor the dead with a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 AM, Eastern Standard Time, the time that the first airplane struck the World Trade Center, and to respect the ceremonies of remembrance when they are conducted.

Prior to passage of the resolution, several other names had been proposed for the day, such as the National Day of Remembrance and the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.

Reference: http://www.history.com/topics/patriot-day

ABQ York Rite Meeting Tonight!

Brethren,

The Albuquerque York Rite Bodies (Commandery) September meeting is tonight! Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. , with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing everyone on this - our first meeting back from being dark.

Crab, Swords & Mark Oldknow

A Message From WB Adam Hathaway (Sandia Mountain Lodge 72):

Good Brethren,

If you have no other Masonic commitments tonight, you will want to come to Sandia Mountain Lodge #72 (Map).

First, tonight is the Annual Crab Feast. We will gorge on crab (for only $10) at 6 p.m.

Second, after dinner, the Wardens and I will provide a medieval fighting demonstration honoring our guest speaker and the theme of the evening. The three of us will open lodge in medieval armor.

Third, Brother Mark Oldknow, the Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of New Mexico will speak regarding the York Rite of New Mexico.

Tonight's program includes a historical and current look at the Knights Templar. This is one night that will prove to be something special. Be there and be square.

Adam Hathaway
Worshipful Master
Sandia Mountain Lodge #72