Charles W. Anderson Masonic Lodge # 1413

I am out in Del Rio and received this email from the MWSA. Ben Brothers it is with heavy heart that I forward the following information to you concerning our brother and close friend Monty McMinn: (Thanks to Bill Gulick) From Becky McMinn Hello Dearest Loved Ones, Friends, and Colleagues, This is to advise you that Monty had passed away in hospice care quietly and peacefully in his sleep this early morning. He wishes to have portions of his remains cremated then scattered in the garden of the family castle, Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy Scotland; off General Wade's Bridge over the River Tay in Aberfeldy; and in the family cemetery in Arkansas. A small ceremony being planned here in San Antonio to honor my husband. I will keep his close friends informed of those pending arrangements. Thank each of you for being there when we needed you. Love, Becky McMinn

What: Grand Master's Official Visit to Alamo Lodge No.44 Guest Speaker - Senator Jeff Wentworth Where: The Historic Alamo, Shrine of Texas Liberty, 300 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas 78205 When: Friday, 10 December 2010,    6:30 PM - Light refreshments in Alamo Hall 7:30 PM - Alamo Lodge No.44 opens in The Alamo (Master Masons Only) Ladies Program in Alamo Hall 9:00 PM - Masonic Festive Board/Dinner in Alamo Hall ($25.00/person, Wives & Partners Welcome) 22 Nov 10 RSVP Deadline Call (210) 222-0133 - SA Scottish Rite to pay & reserve your seat

This is just a preliminary notification as funeral services have not been completed yet. Bro. Phillip Simons wife passed away unexpectedly this morning at around 9:30 AM. Bro Joe Faulkner passed away at 3:30 PM this afternoon after a long illness. Additional information will be provided once received. Reported by Dennis Lafferty

Presently, the BAMC Flu Campaign has yet to begin. No shortage of the influenza vaccine is anticipated for the 2010-2011 flu season. For those beneficiaries who would like to receive the flu vaccine prior to the implementation of the BAMC Flu Campaign, the Department of Defense has authorized TRICARE retail network pharmacies to be an authorized provider for the administration of the seasonal influenza vaccine without a co-pay. An update will be posted, as soon as more information is made available regarding the BAMC Flu Campaign.  To locate a participating Pharmacy near you go to www.express-script.com/tricare   you don't have to sign up for this program just look for the flu information