Harmony's Shrine Burger Shifts - Wed 15th

From Harmony Secretary WB Rich Lathrope:

Wednesday July 15^th – Harmony’s Lakefair Shrine Burger Wagon Day

Using the new Google Documents system that we so successfully employed with the Fireworks Booth you can sign up online for shifts on Harmony’s Day at the Shrine Burger Wagon. All adults (brothers and ladies) are welcome to sign up. The sign-up also has spaces for the remaining Burger Wagon schedule at Lakefair. Now, some days are reserved for other organizations, but if you really want to work a particular shift why not give WB Damien Kolb (this year’s Shrine organizer) at 360-561-5174 a call, and it would be my guess that he would attempt to accommodate your desires.

At the Fireworks Booth many people turned up for shifts where they saw just a few people signed in. Now, we really appreciate their efforts but for the Burger Wagon you really need to be signed in because there is not enough room in the Wagon or around it for extra people. If you have trouble using the technology and would prefer to e-mail me or call me, please feel free. The link to sign in is:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ahqz4sunz6vNcndVdE1HQWlMT2RUeWlRSTVNRlhsdEE&hl=en

Just click on this link and type your name and phone number into the shift space you want to work. If you are a cook add a letter C after your name and if you have a Food Handler’s Card add an F.

B4B presentations - four schools, 16 bikes!

VWB Paul Cooley has done another year of yeoman's work, this year coordinating the Bikes for Books programs in two districts and four schools. Here are some pictures from June's presentations. Thanks, VWB Paul!! If you want more information about this great program that principals, teachers and students clamor for, please email VWB Paul Cooley or our Secretary, WB Rich Lathrope.

Peter G. Schmidt Elementary - Tumwater



















































Michael T. Simmons Elementary - Tumwater


























Pleasant Glade Elementary - Lacey















Lydia Hawk Elementary - Lacey

WB Francis Millay obituary

Submitted by Secretary WB Rich Lathrope:

Brethren,

I am sad to report that we have received news from Grace Millay Ott (his daughter) that WB Francis died May 30^th of cancer at the age of 92 in Spokane. Francis was Secretary of Harmony from 1994-98.

Should you wish to send a note to Grace, her e-mail address is gott99204@aim.com

RWB Dave Owen and IPGM Tucker will be representing Harmony and Masonry at the funeral of WB Francis Millay in Spokane this Saturday. Our thanks to them and our commiserations to Grace and the rest of his family.

Fraternally, Rich

Francis Ernest Millay's obituary:

Born – October 25, 1916, in Lewiston, ID

Died – May 30, 2009, in Spokane, WA

Francis Ernest Millay, son of the late Francis Ernest and Ruth Stark Millay, was born and raised in the Lewiston Orchards, ID. Following graduation from Washington State University, he married his college sweetheart, Grace Barstow Millay. Francis enlisted in the U. S. Army, and served in England and France in the European Theater Quartermaster Corps during World War II. He retired as a Major.

A 32^nd degree Scottish Rite Mason for over 60 years, Francis was a member of Harmony Lodge #18 in Tumwater, WA and Past Master of Compass Lodge #24 in Yakima, WA. He was the 1998 recipient of Harmony Lodge’s Hiram Award for outstanding service to the Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity. Francis was a life member of Syringa Chapter #38 Order of the Eastern Star in Yakima.

Francis was a past president of the Selah Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. His extensive community service also included work with Bethel 10 Job’s Daughters, Rainbow Girls, and DeMolay chapters in Yakima.

A people person, he had a successful sales career. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Francis returned to college in his 50’s, obtained a teaching certificate, and taught high school DECA students the skills necessary to obtain jobs in retail and customer service.

Following retirement in 1975, Francis and Grace moved to Anderson Island, where he served on the Anderson Island Board of Directors for several terms, was president of the Anderson Island Community Church for two terms, and served on the Tanner Electric Co-op Board. When not delivering Meals on Wheels, he and Grace traveled extensively—favorite trips included Scotland, Thailand, Greece, Ireland, and Morocco.

Francis was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Grace Barstow Millay, brother Herbert Millay, sisters Margaret Henriksen and Mable Denlinger Barnhill. He is survived by his sister Elsie Mann, daughters Grace Millay Ott and Marjorie Millay, his beloved nieces and nephews, and his dear friends at A Peaceful Place Adult Family Home.

A celebration of Francis’ life will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in the Alwin Chapel at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N Monroe Street, Spokane, Washington.

Contact: Grace Millay Ott

(509) 701-6268

Jamie Roberts - FC Degree

Please toddle on down to Olympia #1 for a courtesy FC degree! Brother Jamie Roberts will be passed to his second degree by Olympia #1 on Friday, July 3rd. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be preceded by a 6:30 p.m. BBQ dinner.

Sign up for fireworks shifts!

Brethren,

Bro. Ed Woods is still calling for volunteers for July's fireworks stand shifts. There are plenty of opportunities still available, including a few overnight security shifts. No experience necessary! Click here for the online schedule and opportunities, then sign yourself up! Your friends and family can work the shift, too - anyone over the age of 16.

Bikes 4 Books Presentations

It's time for the kids at four schools to reap the rewards of their efforts in the Bikes for Books program. Brethren, please join us at these schools and come dressed as Masons!

1. Peter G. Schmidt Elementary

225 Dennis Street, Tumwater, WA 98501

Wednesday, June 3rd - 9:00 a.m.

2. Pleasant Glade Elementary

1920 Abernathy Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Friday, June 5th - time TBD

3. Michael T. Simmons Elementary

1205 2nd Avenue South, Tumwater, WA 98512

Wednesday, June 10th - 2:00 p.m.

4. Lydia Hawk Elementary

7600 5th Avenue SE, Lacey, WA 98503

Friday, June 19th - 10:00 a.m.

Questions? Contact Harmony #18 B4B Chair - VWB Paul Cooley

July Show and Shine

Harmony #18 presents:

2009 Show and Shine

Open to Masons & invited guests

Cars, Trucks &Motorcycles of all types

If you think it’s cool, BRING IT!

July 7^th 2009 5:30 p.m.

The judges will categorize upon arrival

(Bribing the judges is encouraged)

Entry Fee: $10.00 suggested donation, in addition to your normal dinner donation

Contact WM Ivan Isaacson to RSVP 360-491-1451

Olympia Masonic Center, 520 North Street, Tumwater WA 98501

Do you have a current Food Handlers Permit?

Monday May 18^th – 7:00 p.m. – Rainbow – Food Handler’s Permits

When a Master is installed he swears to “Cheerfully conform to the laws of the country...” A large number of us have been derelict in this by failing to secure a Food Handler’s Permit when we prepare and serve food in Lodge or at public events. Here, thanks to the diligence of the Rainbow Girls, is our opportunity to rectify this oversight. At 7:00 p.m. the Thurston County Health Department has kindly agreed to provide a class to whomever wants to turn up at the Olympia Masonic Center in Tumwater. At the end of the class you can take the test and for a fee of $10 receive your Food Handler’s Permit.