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Friday, February 1, 2013
‘George Washington Masonic Stamp Club’
The 2013 annual meeting of the George Washington Masonic Stamp Club, with the conferral of the Master of Philately ceremony to make new members, will take place Sunday, February 24 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia.
The agenda for the day:
Noon – An optional ($5) tour of the upper floors and tower will begin.
1:30 – Review of Covers/social hour in North Lodge Room.
2:00 – The annual meeting, with Master of Philately.
4:45 – Regroup at Joe Theismann’s Restaurant at the bottom of the hill.
5:30 – The 56th Anniversary Dinner (“no host,” with ladies and guests welcome).
Dinner Speaker: To Be Announced.
Those desiring to receive the Master of Philately should reserve in advance by contacting Secretary John R. Allen at gwmsc1956(at)gmail.com
Membership proposals are balloted upon at each meeting. Each requires a completed application, including payment of the $20 Life Membership fee, and evidence of current membership in a recognized Blue Lodge. For a Life Membership Application, see the Membership button on the club’s home page.
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