‘John Paul Jones at Jersey lodge’

    

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Randomly chosen photo of an apron displayed in the GWMNM. Has nothing to do with the meeting described below.

New Jersey Lodge of Masonic Research and Education 1786 will meet Saturday, June 14 at Freemasons Hall in North Brunswick. The lodge will tyle at 9:30 a.m. All Master Masons are welcome.

We have a few business items to tackle before our presenters approach the lectern, but they will be:

● “Opening Q&A” — Bro. David Palladino will discuss his personal lodge-level education and restoration initiative, “Rebuilding Jerusalem.” If you are not familiar with what David does as Master of Jerusalem Lodge 26, this will inspire you.

● Bro. Erich Huhn, our Secretary, will review Allan E. Roberts’ Freemasonry in American History, the current choice of our Masonic Book Club.

● Bro. Thomas Thurber, of Audubon-Parkside 218, is the day’s guest speaker. His paper, titled “John Paul Jones’ Masonic Journey,” documents how Masonry assisted Bro. Jones’ naval career and opened up the world to him. Tom’s paper has been very well received in lodges throughout the state.

After closing the lodge, we will retire to a local restaurant for lunch ($22/person) and conversation, which is as enjoyable as the meeting itself. I always look forward to these Saturdays. (We just need to find a place to smoke.) Hope to see you there.