Regular Meetings ...
Stated Communications are:
THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AND JUNE 24
All stated meetings begin promptly at 7:00pm. We encourage you to arrive early nad stay late for fellowship. Each meeting is followed by refreshments.
Driving directions to the Lodge.
The Masonic Temple is located at the intersection 5th and East Main Street on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia. A stamp is available to validate parking in the adjacent Parking Garage.
Officers ...
Robert E. Simpson, W. M.
David T. Simpson, Senior Warden
Andrew D. Keller, Junior Warden
Carl E. Hollar, Jr., Treasurer
Robert A. Harrison, III, Assist. Treas.
Mark S. Chapman, Secretary
James F. Dickerson, Assist. Secty.
Mike D. Griffin, Senior Deacon
Brian S. Weidman, Junior Deacon
Philip H. Nelson, Jr., Chaplain
Harvey J. Hague, Steward
Carlos E. B. McReddie, Steward
Alan M. Chandeysson, Steward
Edward D. Ryan, Steward
T. C. Dickerson, III, Marshal
Bobby Cameron, Tyler
The Lodge Building ...
The WSL Temple is in Downtown Charlottesville, Virginia.
Local Lodges ...
Alberene Lodge #277 has its Stated on the Second Monday of the month.
King Solomon Lodge #194 has its Stated on the Second Tuesday of each month.
Piedmont Stella Lodge #50 has its Stated on the Third Wednesday of every month.
Newsletter ...
"Hiram's Journal" is the official publication of Widow's Sons' Lodge and is available for download every month. Be sure to check it often for important announcements, scheduled events, recent news, committee reports, proclomations, and masonic birthdays.
2009
January,
January Supplement,
February,
February Supplement,
March,
March Supplement,
April,
May,
May Supplement,
June,
June Supplement,
July,
July Supplement,
August,
August Supplement,
September,
October,
November,
2008
January,
February,
March,
April,
May,
June,
July,
August,
September,
October,
November,
December
2007
January,
February,
March,
April,
May,
June,
July,
August,
September,
October,
November,
December
2006
January,
February,
March,
April,
May,
June,
July,
August,
September,
October,
November,
December
The Winding Staircase ...
A Masonic Discussion group is meeting the 1st Saturday of each month in the dining room of the Charlottesville Masonic Temple. They doubled their attendance in December over November. Mark your calendar now and plan to join them at 10:00 a.m.
Website Recognition ...
The Widow's Sons' Website has been recognized as a noteworthy website by www.freemasonry.fm.
Our lodge has been highlighted as an "April Link of the Month."
Take some time to review the expansive links list available at www.freemasonry.fm
Thanks ...
This website is hosted hosted for free by
Monticello Avenue
Web"Deacon" ...
This website was designed by & is maintained by
Bro. James Ruhland.
James is the Junior Warden for Willaimson Road Lodge No.163 in Roanoke, Virginia.
OWMG ...
This website is registered with the Operative Web Masons Guild.
Message from the East
Brothers of the Mystic Tie ...
The lodge had a great Open House/Bring a Friend Night. The 2009 Community Builder's Award was presented to Mr. Jay Jessup and his sister Mrs. Suzanne J. Brooks (picture on page 4). The Masonic characters from the past did a great job to the delight of all those in attendance. A suggestion was made that the characters should carry their message to other lodges. See their picture on page 3. We were honored to have the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Jeffery E. Hodges, and his wife Susan joined us. I would recommend that Open House/Bring a Friend Night be an annual event for Widow's Sons' Lodge.
Wow! The Masonic Home Day and Dedication of the WWII monument was better than I ever dreamed. There was a huge crowd present and the dedication of the monument was spectacular. The Grand Master used sand from Normandy beach for the dedication. He was assisted by the CEO of the Masonic Home, Most Worshipful Jim Cole, and the President of the Board of Governors, Most Worshipful Alan Adkins.
I hope that you have made your plans for the Grand Annual Communication. It is always a great time to see Masons from all over the state. As Most Worshipful Brother Hodges' term as Grand Master comes to a conclusion, I hope that you will join me on November 6th and 7th.
I do hope that you will join other citizens of Charlottesville and Albemarle County as we celebrate Veterans Day and to give thanks to Almighty God for the contributions of America's Veterans. Details can be found on page 2.
Congratulations to Brother Donald Stoneburer on receiving his 60 year veterans emblem. At the November 16th stated communication, Brother Jim Nottingham will be presented a 60 year veterans emblem. Also, Brother Hank Booth will be presented a 50 year emblem. I hope that their many friends and brothers will join them on this special occasion.
We will be doing something different at the November stated. The progressive officers will be advancing. I will be stepping aside and the conducting of the lodge business will be in the capable hands of the Senior Warden. It hardly seems possible, but my service as Worshipful Master is quickly coming to an end.
As you enter the Masonic Temple you will notice a series of posters that depict "What Masons Do." My gratitude to Brother Mark Chapman for his interest and labor in completing this task! When the lodge is in a better financial condition, more permanent posters will be installed and expanded. Thanks also to Brother Andy Keller who provided the installation. Please take the time to view them.
"Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."
Fraternally Yours
Robert E. Simpson
Worshipful Master