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My brethren, most of you have paid your dues this go-round, and I thank you.  I’m working hard to get the records squared away, and I do appreciate the help in getting information correct.  Towards that end, I wanted to clear up some misconceptions about the dues. In our last round of changes to the…

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Freunde und geliebte Brüder alle! Three is a number of symbolic significance in Free-Masonry, and with this reflection I accept my election to a third one-year term as Logenmeister of Arminius Lodge No. 25.  I will in turn triple my efforts to promote Masonic ideas and German culture in Arminius Lodge and the relevance of…

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Arminius-Loge Nr. 25, die deutschsprachige Freimaurerloge von Washington, D.C., arbeitet nach der Satzung und dem Ritual der Großloge des District of Columbia. Sie hat sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, freimaurerische Ideale von Toleranz und Humanität zu unterstützen und das Interesse an der deutschen Kultur und Sprache zu fördern.

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Freunde und geliebte Brüder alle! It was wonderful to see many Arminius members at our last Stated Communication (which included a fascinating presentation by Walter Benesh on Josephine Baker).  Several of the Arminius Brethren and their wives were also present at the Grand Lodge Masonic Family picnic in the former Bumper-Car Pavilion area at Glen…

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Aus dem Osten Freunde und geliebte Brüder alle! I trust all members, families, and friends of Arminius Lodge have had a pleasant summer, and that the Arminius-Brüder are ready once again to take up the Werkzeuge or Working Tools for the autumn.  This month we will be opening and closing in German in the Second…

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Our Masonic year 2014 has begun with an outstanding first Stated Communication and presentation (excerpted in the present Bulletin). February and the coming months herald many inspiring Masonic activities both inside and outside the portals of Arminius Lodge: In February, our Webmaster and new member Andrew Lawless will give a thorough “workshop” on the new…

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As I reflect on my work as Instructional Specialist for the Literacy Council, the faces of former students come before me: the Ukrainian priest who was tortured by the KGB on more than one occasion;  the Salvadoran mother of three whose husband left her;  the lady from India whose husband had pushed her into a…

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Brethren and Gentlemen, It is with humility and yet pride that I greet you from the East.   My family (both paternal and maternal sides) has been active in District of Columbia Free-Masonry in unbroken succession for nearly 100 years, and to take a leadership role in a Washington, D.C., Lodge is not a duty I…

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Brethren, a friendly reminder: According to our by-laws, dues are due on 30 September.  If you have not paid your dues, please remit a check payable to “Arminius Lodge” for $45  to the Lodge’s mailing address: Arminius Lodge #25, F.A.A.M. c/o: Frederick S. Vogel, PM 2234 North Tuckahoe Street Arlington, Virginia 22205

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Brüder und Freunde, Grüezi mitenand—zum letzten Mal!  The elections have come and gone, and we’re ready for a new slate of officers to take the reins for the upcoming Masonic year!  Thanks to all the Brethren who have served so faithfully during this past year, and thanks to all who will assume offices in 2014.…

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