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Page 6 The North Carolina Mason of The North Carolina Mason to share some points of emphasis to encourage thought and support for our Masonic Home and our children. In this in- stallment, I mention communication and its im- portance to our charities. This includes resources provided by the Home for our lodges and others. Communication also includes what you talk about and communicate regarding our charities. It should not be confined to the four walls of your lodge. Share it with those in your town, your church, your workplace, and your family, and friends. How can you do this today? Consider some Brethren, I hope over the next couple of issues By Chris Richardson suggestions: • Visit our new website, including our Face- Holly Springs Lodge in Christmas parade HOLLY SPRINGS — It was a great turnout for the Holly Springs Christmas Parade. About 90 entrants participated and included the full spectrum of organizations. There were dancers, horses, bands, antique cars, nonprofit groups, churches, and yes even the Masons. The town's historic Holly Springs 115, founded in 1847, participated along with brothers from the Maryland Kensington-Bethesda Lodge 198. — Vinnie DeBenedetto book and Twitter pages, and share it with others. • Share our newsletter or annual report. Make copies for new Masons or for lodge family events. We mail it to your lodge secretary. • Schedule a visit to the Home, or ask a member of our staff or alumni to speak at your lodge. They'll tell you about MHCO and its mis- sion and how you can contribute to that mission. • Ask for a copy of our virtual tour CD to use as Masonic education or to share with a community organization. It helps teach about the benefits of MHCO and what Masons have provided in this state for over 139 years. • Phone us free, (888) 505-4357, for ques- March/April 2012 Communicate for our Homes in the children we serve. That makes it even more important that communication must start with enthusiasm in your lodge and then extend beyond into your communities. More than once I have heard from a Mason's wife, a co-worker, a church member, or friend simply asking about the Home and what it does, who it helps, or how it helps. It is what we, you and I, say and do in our communities that will help families and children in the future. In the last 12 months, I have seen an increase in members of our fraternity calling regarding the placement of a child or asking what ways they can help. They knew neighbors, co-workers, fam- ily members, and others in their community who worked with children or knew of a child or family who needed help. They remembered the Home and simply said – "I know a Home that can help." Knowing our Home and sharing what it is, what it can do, what it has done for children who are now adults is so important to communicate today, right now, to people you know in your community. tions about admissions, donations, tours, our Masonic Homecoming Festival – for any reason. Share that number with others who work with families and children. During recent times, there has been a reduction ic Blood Drive brought in more than 400 units in January according to organizer Raymond Burnette. The event is held in early January each year in what is a low blood supply period. Total units by collection site are: Statesville ............. 193 Hickory ................... 58 Conover .................. 36 Taylorsville .............. 71 Mooresville.............. 61 Blood drive wrap STATESVILLE — The 23rd Annual Mason- Let me help Masonry's charities ❍ The North Carolina Masonic Foundation ❍ WhiteStone, a Masonic & Eastern Star Community (MESH) ❍ The Masonic Home for Children ❍ Send information about wills and bequests. ❍ Please have someone contact me. Gray named charitable "godfather" DEEP RUN — On October 13, Pleasant Hill 304 presented a special plaque to Wil- liam A. "Bill" Gray, right, proclaiming him the Godfather of the Charities. Gray has headed up countless benefits and raised untold amounts of money in his lifetime for the local fire depart- ment, sick and destitute individuals, community causes, as well as our Masonic Charities. Pleas- ant Hill 304 has two fundraisers annually, and Gray always heads them up. ter Rick Stroud says, "Brother Gray is one of those people who truly gives all he can to oth- ers. He never hesitates to answer the call when someone else is in need. He represents what all Masons should seek to attain — the ability to serve his fellow man." Gray is seen here receiving the award from Tenth Masonic District Deputy Grand Mas- Pleasant Hill Lodge Chaplain E. D. Robinson. — Rick Stroud My name Address City Phone In memory of (optional) Address To assure that your gift is properly credited to the fund of your choice, please make the check payable to that charity. Mail to The Grand Lodge of North Carolina, PO Box 6506, Raleigh, NC 27628. WELCOME OUR NEW BROTHERS 1 .......................Brandt, James Fredric 1 .................. 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