PGM William M. Hutcheson Has Passed:

Two weeks ago, PGM William M. Hutcheson gave this picture to Jeremy Conlon. At Jeremy's request, PGM Hutcheson wrote highlights from his military career on the back of the picture. Rest In Peace, Captain.

Victor Marshall's father has passed:

A Message From Worshipful Master Mike Bjelajac:
Dear Brethren & Friends,

It is with a sad heart that I inform you that at 3:00AM this morning, Bro. Victor Marshall's father (Mr. Rudolph Marshall 57), has passed away after battling complications stemming from Pneumonia.

Yesterday afternoon, Victor was notified that his father was being admitted to Upson Regional Medical Center's ICU after only being discharged a week earlier after being treated for Pneumonia. Victor advised that at the time of his admission, his father was unable to breathe on his own and his blood pressure had dropped below 50. As any good son would do, Victor immediately rushed to his father's side during his final hours as doctors fought to stabilize him.

I spoke with Victor this morning upon receiving his text message advising of his father's passing. As you can imagine, Victor is still processing all of this and he has advised that as of this moment neither he or his family is in need of anything other than your thoughts and prayers. I told Victor that if there are any needs or concerns that we may assist with, to please not hesitate to ask. I will keep everyone posted as further information becomes available regarding the funeral services for Mr. Rudolph Marshall.

Brethren, please keep Bro. Victor Marhall and his family in your thoughts and prayers when on bended knee.

S&F

WB Michael Bjelajac
GCII

Tomorrow Night!!!!!!!!!!! Falconry: Ancient and Modern Usages:

Don't forget to rsvp for this event at rsvp@gatecity2.org.

Please remember to RSVP for dinner by tomorrow morning.

Gate City II is an Atlanta Masonic Lodge. We are Free and Accepted Masons working under the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Georgia. We meet at the Atlanta Masonic Center (formerly The Atlanta Masonic Temple) 1690 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

Fifty to Attend GCII Hockey Night:

Fifty Brethren and friends of Gate City Lodge No. 2 will be attending Hockey Night. We will hopefully watch the Atlanta Thrashers beat whomever on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. There may be a couple of tickets left. For any remaining tickets, please inquire at our regularly scheduled meeting, tomorrow evening, or email us at rsvp@gatecity2.org.

Gate City II is an Atlanta Masonic Lodge. We are Free and Accepted Masons working under the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Georgia. We meet at the Atlanta Masonic Center (formerly The Atlanta Masonic Temple) 1690 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. Go Thrashers!

Gate City II Receives National Recognition from Masonic Service Association of North America: The Mark Twain Masonic Awareness Award:

The winners of the coveted Mark Twain Masonic Awareness Award were announced at the conference of Grand Masters of North America on February 22, 2010 and Gate City II was among those named. After several unsuccessful bids for Lodge of the Year in our local district, GCII decided to try its hand at a national award. The Mark Twain Masonic Awareness Award was suggested by Joe Brooks and David Herman.

Established "to recognize lodges that have demonstrated exemplary work in constructing a positive Masonic identity within the lodge and for the local community," the Mark Twain Masonic Awareness Award has been presented to fewer than 100 lodges nationally in the four years since its inception. There are over 13,000 Masonic Lodges in the United States.

The award is presented annually to those lodges that demonstrate exceptional commitment to Freemasonry's philosophy of self-improvement and enlightenment,and have successfully addressed the challenges of improving Masonic Awareness within both the lodge and the community - and whose brothers have done so with exemplary skill, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Measurement criteria include considering what the lodge did to heighten Masonic awareness in the community by communicating traditional Masonic values, as well as what the lodge did to provide camaraderie, build enthusiasm among members, and create an environment of mutual respect.

For more information about the Twain Award, please visit
http://www.msana.com/twainaward/

To see the list of the eighteen lodges who were 2009 recipients of the Mark Twain Award, Please visit Mark Twain Award Winners 2009

Visit us at one of our functions - see Freemasonry at its best!

Gate City II is an Atlanta Masonic Lodge. We are Free and Accepted Masons working under the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Georgia. We meet at the Atlanta Masonic Center (formerly The Atlanta Masonic Temple) 1690 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

The Gate City Series 2010: Falconry: Ancient and Modern Usages:

Don't forget to rsvp for this event at rsvp@gatecity2.org.

Gate City II is an Atlanta Masonic Lodge. We are Free and Accepted Masons working under the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Georgia. We meet at the Atlanta Masonic Center (formerly The Atlanta Masonic Temple) 1690 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

Four Passed To The Degree Of Fellowcraft:

Last Night Four Entered Apprentice Brethren were passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. The degree was conferred in fine fashion by the Brethren of Gate City. The dimly lit lodge room flickered in the faint glow of candle light as formally clad shadows performed their solemn ritual. Such a presentation is meant for one thing: to indelibly impress upon the candidate the gravity of the order to which he aspires.

Prior to Passing, the candidates were led through a brilliant examination by their coach, Zeithlin Waters. Very well done.

Gate City II is an Atlanta Masonic Lodge. We are Free and Accepted Masons working under the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Georgia. We meet at the Atlanta Masonic Center (formerly The Atlanta Masonic Temple) 1690 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309