Minutes September 26, 2018

The Meeting of September 26, 2018 was hosted by James A. Smith Lodge

Open at 7:42 pm

1. Opening Prayer – (KM)

2. Welcome from President – (KW)

3. Pledges to American and Texas Flags – (KW)

4. Introduction of Officers – (KW)

5. Welcome from President – (KW)

6. Introduction of Host Lodge WM and Officers – (KW) – James A. Smith Masonic Lodge

7. Introduction of Past Presidents and Dignitaries – (JH)

a. Past Presidents, Chris Livingston

b. District Service Officers and DDGM, Kyle Wahlquist 14B

8. Program – Masters of Lodge Administration Lecture 3

a. “Communicating Effectively to Raise Attendance with Members & Awareness for Inquirers”

b. Brother John Connors began the presentation

c. There was a great discussion including questions from the floor at the conclusion of the presentation.

9. Brother Treasurer moved that we approve the posted minutes

a. Seconded by Joe Hocker

b. Motion Carried

10. Treasurers Report and Claims & Accounts (RD)

a. Brother DeLuna moved that we approve the report and pay all upcoming bills.

b. Seconded by Brother Joe Hocker

c. Motion Carried

11. New Business

a. None to Report

12. Old Business

a. None to Report

13. Calendar

a. October Stated Meeting – Joint Meeting with 64th MWSA at TMRC. Introduction of candidates for the Grand South

14. Sickness and Visitation

a. Sickness and distress was reported by multiple Brothers for members of their lodges and their families.

15. Announcements from the floor

a. Multiple announcements about events taking place in the upcoming month were made from the floor.

16. Closing Prayer – (KM)

17. Closed at 9:15