Charles W. Anderson Masonic Lodge # 1413

Deputy Grand Master R: W: James F. Brumit will be attending the Annual Past Masters' Night/Re-Obligation Night held by Community Lodge No. 1201.  This will be on January 10, 2011 at our Stated Meeting.  Additionally, we will have the results of the handgun give-away that the Brethren of Community Lodge have recently been selling.  Dinner will be served between 6:00 and 6:30 and the meeting will commence at 7:30.  All ticket purchasers are encouraged to attend the meal, and all Brethren are invited to stay for the meeting.  If they think they might like to attend, please call Brother Marshall John C. Hoyo at 210-342-2098. 

Brethren, This is an update on the planned memorial for Brother Monty. Becky has asked that a Memorial for Brother Monty be given on Saturday November 20th at Davy Crockett Lodge and the Worshipful Master, Officers, and Brethren of Davy Crockett will honor her request. The time is still to be determined. Please keep this date open and plan to attend and pay your last respects to our Brother Monty. I will forward any updates as they become available. Fraternally, James C. (Chris) Williams IV, Secretary Davy Crockett Lodge No. 1225 A. F. & A. M. 519 Alametos San Antonio, Texas 78212 C-210.872.3291 W-830.981.8565

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

DD FORM 214 -- SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT Please share this with anyone who's had active duty service prior to January 2002 and planning for retirement. In a nutshell it boils down to this: You qualify for a higher social security payment because of your military service, for active duty any time from 1940 through 2001 (the program was done away with in January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit credited at time of application - which can make a substantial difference in social security monthly payments upon your retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social Security Office - and you must ask for this benefit to receive it! Soc Sec website: http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm This is something to put in your files for when you apply for Social Security down the road. It is NOT just for retirees, BUT anyone who has served on active duty prior to January 2002. FYI - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask for it! We've all been on acti...