{"id":16015,"date":"2022-10-25T21:40:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T21:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmony9.org\/?p=16015"},"modified":"2023-01-12T00:03:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:03:42","slug":"masters-message-november-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harmony9.org\/?p=16015","title":{"rendered":"Master&#8217;s Message &#8211; November 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/harmony9.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Josh-Edwards.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;160.9px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joshua A. D. Edwards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worshipful Master<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Harmony Lodge #9 F.&amp;A.M.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Wardens, Brethren and Family,<\/p>\n<p>With my year as Master of Harmony coming to an end I couldn\u2019t be more appreciative for the opportunity to lead such an amazing Lodge. This year came with plenty of challenges as well as accomplishments. Being able to work towards a sense of normal ,which compares to the pre Covid era, gave us the opportunity to bring back a few of our favorite events from the Cape getaway to the charity golf tournament, as well as being able to travel and visit our fellow Lodges in full capacity.<\/p>\n<p>One of the greatest joys of being a Master is being able to see the Class progress and become full fledge members of the Lodge. I can\u2019t thank brother Michael Meier enough for his tireless work with the Class, getting them ready for their proficiencies, and introducing them to the opportunities. I have no question the Lodge is a better place with our new members.<\/p>\n<p>That being said the Lodge has a foundation built by the members that have been around for many years and have made it what it is today. It takes a team to run the Lodge; from the advice of the past masters and past grand masters to the officers. This year more especially I owe a debt of gratitude to a mentor and friend, James Rapson , who has been supporting the Lodge for more than 36 years as the Treasurer and the voice of reason when we think we can do anything and everything. I cannot think of a person that is more deserving of a reprieve and our thanks.<\/p>\n<p>It has been an absolute pleasure to serve as Master of Harmony Lodge, and I can\u2019t thank the members enough for the opportunity. Harmony has always been and will always be my home, it is my honor to call you all my brothers.<\/p>\n<p>Fraternally,<br \/>Joshua Edwards<br \/>Worshipful Master<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Worshipful<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Wardens, Brethren and Family,<\/p>\n<p>With my year as Master of Harmony coming to an end I couldn\u2019t be more appreciative for the opportunity to lead such an amazing Lodge. This year came with plenty of challenges as well as accomplishments. Being able to work towards a sense of normal ,which compares to the pre Covid era, gave us the opportunity to bring back a few of our favorite events from the Cape getaway to the charity golf tournament, as well as being able to travel and visit our fellow Lodges in full capacity.<\/p>\n<p>One of the greatest joys of being a Master is being able to see the Class progress and become full fledge members of the Lodge. I can\u2019t thank brother Michael Meier enough for his tireless work with the Class, getting them ready for their proficiencies, and introducing them to the opportunities. I have no question the Lodge is a better place with our new members.<\/p>\n<p>That being said the Lodge has a foundation built by the members that have been around for many years and have made it what it is today. It takes a team to run the Lodge; from the advice of the past masters and past grand masters to the officers. This year more especially I owe a debt of gratitude to a mentor and friend, James Rapson , who has been supporting the Lodge for more than 36 years as the Treasurer and the voice of reason when we think we can do anything and everything. I cannot think of a person that is more deserving of a reprieve and our thanks.<\/p>\n<p>It has been an absolute pleasure to serve as Master of Harmony Lodge, and I can\u2019t thank the members enough for the opportunity. Harmony has always been and will always be my home, it is my honor to call you all my brothers.<\/p>\n<p>Fraternally,<br \/>Joshua Edwards<br \/>Worshipful Master<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Worshipful<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Wardens, Brethren and Family,<\/p>\n<p>With my year as Master of Harmony coming to an end I couldn\u2019t be more appreciative for the opportunity to lead such an amazing Lodge. This year came with plenty of challenges as well as accomplishments. Being able to work towards a sense of normal ,which compares to the pre Covid era, gave us the opportunity to bring back a few of our favorite events from the Cape getaway to the charity golf tournament, as well as being able to travel and visit our fellow Lodges in full capacity.<\/p>\n<p>One of the greatest joys of being a Master is being able to see the Class progress and become full fledge members of the Lodge. I can\u2019t thank brother Michael Meier enough for his tireless work with the Class, getting them ready for their proficiencies, and introducing them to the opportunities. I have no question the Lodge is a better place with our new members.<\/p>\n<p>That being said the Lodge has a foundation built by the members that have been around for many years and have made it what it is today. It takes a team to run the Lodge; from the advice of the past masters and past grand masters to the officers. This year more especially I owe a debt of gratitude to a mentor and friend, James Rapson , who has been supporting the Lodge for more than 36 years as the Treasurer and the voice of reason when we think we can do anything and everything. I cannot think of a person that is more deserving of a reprieve and our thanks.<\/p>\n<p>It has been an absolute pleasure to serve as Master of Harmony Lodge, and I can\u2019t thank the members enough for the opportunity. Harmony has always been and will always be my home, it is my honor to call you all my brothers.<\/p>\n<p>Fraternally,<br \/>Joshua Edwards<br \/>Worshipful Master<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joshua A. D. Edwards Worshipful Master Harmony Lodge #9 F.&amp;A.M.Wardens, Brethren and Family, With my year as Master of Harmony coming to an end I couldn\u2019t be more appreciative for the opportunity to lead such an amazing Lodge. 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