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New Mason Complimentary Memberships
All newly raised Washington Masons in the last 3 years are entitled to a free one year membership in the Granite Falls Masonic Park. If you are one of these new Masons or know one then contact, or have them contact
Fred Turner, the manager at the Masonic Park, for information. Don't miss out on your opportunity to get this valuable and free 1 year membership."
CARETAKERS COMMENTS
JUNE 2010
For several months the Members of the
Master Masons Club and particularly the Park board and your
caretakers have been wrestling with the problems of
financing the park. Many suggestions have been made; several
are being investigated as to feasibility within the bylaws
of the park. While these options ranging from RV storage to
a sportsman’s club on site to wedding chapels to meeting
halls to moving a lodge to the park and many other ideas
that are helpful in the long run the problem is
unless we increase the revenue to the park NOW there
will be no future for the park.
The endowment funds we have on hand
and with our current operating costs and limited revenue the
park will cease to exist within the next FIVE YEARS.
Because of our drastic circumstances I am appealing to all
Masons and members of their affiliated bodies for help.
We need to know if you want to keep the park open and if so
how far are you willing to go to help achieve that goal.
Please do not just pass of this request
but at least give me the courtesy of a reply either yea or
nay by using the comment form on this site.
At the recent meeting of the Master
Masons Club of the over four hundred members enrolled there
was a total of less forty members present and of the new
proposals presented The one that made the most sense to me
was to raise the camping fees to a more competitive rate
with other campgrounds .This motion was tabled until the
July meeting. Another proposal that should require further
consideration was to sell firewood by the bundle instead of
relying only on donations. On the
recent Memorial Day weekend in one of our donation boxes at
a wood crib the total revenue for the three days was THIRTY
CENTS. To me this was the equivalent of leaving a penny tip
for a dinner bill and says that the service of supplying cut
and split wood we offer our campers is not really
appreciated.
Respectfully submitted by:
Your Caretakers of the Masonic Park
Fred Turner, Manager.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Kenneth Thompson
President, Master Mason's Club of Island and Snohomish Counties
April, 2010
Brethren and Ladies, I really don't know what happen to winter, but we are celebrating spring but wasn't a very nice and mild winter. This could only mean one thing, that our very own Masonic Park is now open for business. On April 1, 2010, the Masonic Park officially opened its gate for the 2010 Camping Season. I hope you take time this year to come visit us and enjoy the glorious beauty of the park. Check out all your calendars, home, work or your Lodge and see how the Masonic Park can assist you in your needs this summer. Our Park Manager, Fred will be happy to assist you.
In the Caretakers report in reported at this year, your Masonic Park is experiencing a temporary abundance of good available wood in the park and the possible needs of those who use wood for a source of heat …. The park management extends the following courtesy to Masons or those they deem worthy and in need:
1.) For those who use firewood as the "primary source of heat" in their homes: The park management will allow able bodies to harvest firewood for no charge. Prior arrangements must be made with park personnel, and the wood harvested must be taken from approved areas.
2.) For those who use firewood as a "secondary source of heat" in their homes: The park management will allow able bodies to harvest firewood for no charge with the following bargain: Half of the wood harvested (cut and split) shall be left at the Harvest site. Park personnel will see that it is transported and stored in the areas used by campers. Remember the old saying: "He who cuts his own wood is heated twice." … and the Park personnel will appreciate the help!
OTHER NOTES:
1.) Remember, prior arrangements and harvest locations are arranged by the park.
2.) Sorry, no equipment, trailers, or other assistance can be provided by the park.
3.) No commercial agents are being allowed or solicited.
Any further questions can be directed to Park personnel at (360) 691-6641.
Please help us get the word out so that those in need can be warmer!
The next meeting of the Master Mason Club will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Damascus Lodge building in Granite Falls, Washington. This will be a very busy meeting with several items of the park business to discuss, so we need as many of the members as possible to attend.
Finally, As the President of the Master Mason Club, I would like to invite all Master Masons, their ladies and guests throughout this great country, if you are planning on visiting the great state of Washington, please come join us for a visit. The prices for camping are much lower than anywhere else and I am sure you'll enjoy the beauty and solitude of this most wondrous park and you will want to come back again and again. The Masonic Park is located 4.3 mile east of the little town of Granite Falls, Washington, about 1 hour north of Seattle. This is also a great site for day camping, lodge picnics and any other events that you can think of. For directions or further information please contact our Park Manager Brother Fred Turner at 360-691-6641 or email Fred here.
FROM THE SECRETARY
Donald Etchison
Secretary
Master Mason's Club of Island and Snohomish Counties
April, 2010
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the park this year. You will note in the news letter that more improvements have been made to make the park more comfortable for you and your guest.
The park needs your help and continued support. As you know we have a great place to camp, for a few days, or just come out for a picnic and enjoy what nature has provided for a day trip. However we have a lot of Brothers and Sisters that have not been to the park and do not know about our enjoyable setting. This is where we need your support. Please have you Lodge or Chapter plan a picnic or a weekend outing that will include all of your members. Some of the members may only come for the day but that is enough to show them what a wonderful park we have. This will give the members in your Lodges and Chapters an opportunity to see the park first hand and may encourage more attendance at the park.
If your lodge or Chapter has a web site would you have them put a link to the parks website on their web page? This will give your Lodge or Chapter members an additional opportunity to see what is going on at the park.
For the Masons who will be attending the Open Air degree in August please see that all members of your Lodge come to the Degree and stay for Lunch afterwards. The menu for that event is going to be well worth talking your Brothers into the trip.
Open Air Degree Lunch Menu
Please note, the pig will be roasted on site…The smell wafting through the area should sell a lot of tickets. This will be the first time we have done a pig roast in several years.
Tickets will be on sale at the Big Kitchen all day.
1. Rotisserie Roasted Pork w/ Bar-B-Q Sauce
2. Locally grown Corn on the Cob w/ butter pat
3. Cabbage Slaw / olive oil dressing
4. Baked Beans
5. Dinner Roll w/ butter pat
6. Dessert
7. Coffee/ Tea/ Punch
The cost will only be $15.00 for the meal which will be served immediately after the closing of Lodge.
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