Gate City Annual Retreat Scheduled for the Weekend of December 3 - 5:

The Brethren of Gate City Lodge No. 2 have decided on a date for the Sixth Annual Retreat. Breaking with the usual scheduling of our retreat for the weekend before the annual communication, it was decided that the second Tuesday came too late in December this year. The idea for the change was given by Worshipful Brother David Johnston and approved by Worshipful Master Donald Hall.

Our Retreat focuses on Officer Proficiency, Catechisms, planning and Fellowship. Over thirty brethren are reasonably expected over the weekend. The retreat is held in Big Canoe at a large house which features amenities such as two kitchens, heated pool, large outside deck with a view and a home theatre which makes for a great Lodge Hall for practice.

The first retreat was held in 2005 by the incoming Master, Beaux Pettys. The attendees were: Beaux Pettys, Don Sawyer, Doug Hrabe, Michael Bjelajac, David Johnston and Tom Lawrence. Joe Brooks and Jeff Hodges came by that weekend as well to offer input and support.

Tomorrow Night: Colonel Michael Steele: Sacrifice of the American Soldier: All Brethren, Family and Friends Welcome to attend:

Colonel Michael D. Steele, United States Army, former Company Commander in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during the Somalia mission Operation Gothic Serpent, which resulted in the book and movie Black Hawk Down, will be at Gate City Lodge No. 2 on June 8, 2010. Colonel Steele will talk about the sacrifice of the American Soldier throughout our Country's history.

Dinner is at 6:30PM, is $7, and will be hamburgers and hot dogs. The presentation will begin at 7:30PM. No media (cameras or recording devices) of any kind will be allowed.

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

Rest in Peace Brother Charles L. Windham

Charlie Windham was raised in Gate City Lodge five years ago at the age of sixty four. He attended when he could and endeared himself to all who had a chance to know him. He was particularly mentioned in the Northeast Corner Lecture at Tuesday's Initiation.

We look upon, and lament over, the vessel that enshrined the essence - knowing he's no longer contained therein. His liberated spirit danced away from the ravages of the broken column the moment he was freed. The empty vessel, left on these shores, is a reminder of the crossing which we will all make soon enough.

Rest in Peace Charlie.

From the AJC:
WINDHAM, Charles, Jr. Charles Leroy Windham Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 28, 1941 to Charles and Sara Windham. He spent his youth in Morningside and graduated from Grady High School in 1959 where he captained the football team and was president of his senior class. He received his BS degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech in 1963. At Tech, he was a member of the football team and was president of Sigma Chi fraternity. Charles served his country as a Lt. Jr. Grade in the US Navy. His business career was in chemical sales. He was a member of the Masonic Temple in Atlanta. Charles died on May 22, 2010 of natural causes. He is survived by his wife Judy, his children Taylor and Lane, son-in-law Joseph Uehlein, granddaughter Anna Grace, and sisters Sara Virginia Knight (Walter) of Arlington, VA and Mary Louise Broach (John) of Greenville, SC. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, June 3 at 2 pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2461 Peachtree Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church or Buckhead Christian Ministries (BCM).

David Johnston Claims Territory For GCII in Antarctica:

Never one to forget his Brethren, David Johnston takes time out of his vacation in Antarctica to give GCII her due. While carrying around the small flag designed by JW Nick Hayes, David waited until the coldest possible moment to have this photo taken. I suppose that was his Marine Corp training coming through.

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

Einstein on Greatness:

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."













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

Two Initiated Last Night: Eight Entered Apprentices Are In The Works:

With last night's class of initiations complete, Gate City has eight Entered Apprentices: 7 by degree, 1 as a courtesy conferral.

Tuesday's Ceremony was conferred by Beaux Pettys WM, David LLewelyn SW, Nick Hayes JW, Donald Hall SD, Victor Marshal JD, Zeithlin Waters SS, BJ Crapps JS, and conducted by John Guest and Minh Van. Several members and guests were on hand to watch the shimmering ritual performed in Gate City's own inimitable fashion. The second section was handled by David Johnston, Donald Hall and Beaux Pettys.

David Johnston gave the Bible, Apron and Charity lectures. Being a Lodge full of attorneys, the second section mirrored a session of English Parliament. David Johnston handled well the opposing viewpoints as he presided over the second section. The initiation was finished off by Beaux Pettys in the Northeast Corner.

Gate City's method of work can best be described as Gothic. The overall intensity is solely for the benefit of the candidate. The goal of such work is to deliver, with impact, the meaning and significance of the craft and to meet or exceed the most prevalent image of the fraternity to which candidates may be exposed prior to initiation.

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

Gate City Series 2010: June 8th: Colonel Michael Steele: Sacrifice of the American Soldier

"The Sacrifice of the American Soldier"

Colonel Michael D. Steele, United States Army, former Company Commander in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during the Somalia mission Operation Gothic Serpent, which resulted in the book and movie Black Hawk Down, will be at Gate City Lodge No. 2 on June 8, 2010. Colonel Steele will talk about the sacrifice of the American Soldier throughout our Country's history.

Dinner is at 6:30PM, is $7, and will be hamburgers and hot dogs. The presentation will begin at 7:30PM. No media (cameras or recording devices) of any kind will be allowed.

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