We closed the year with 308 members. So far, all except 44 have paid their 2008 dues. If you do not have your 2008 dues card, please contact me.

Perpetual Membership ends the payment of dues. Grand Lodge charges 20 times the current lodge dues ($45). You can pay the entire amount when making the application ($900) or pay $200 down and the balance spread over 5 years. If the lodge dues increase or decrease the amount due will change to the new amount. NOTE: You will be mailed a notice for the optional $3.65 (one cent per day) that goes to support the Florida Masonic Home.

To keep the Grand Lodge and my membership records current please send me your address and telephone number changes. With cell phones, many of you have chosen to discontinue your home telephone service.

Brother Rich Filippi is back from New Zealand and Australia. I under-stand he has a power point program similar to a tour he shared with us on a trip to Europe. I know it will be interesting.

Fraternally yours,
Staten W. Corbett
Secretary
Phone: 850 784-4415 (home)