2010 Vision Statement for Glendale Lodge 368 F&AM

by

Worshipful Master Richard Bisetti

Glendale Lodge is a place where Masons come together to exchange ideas benefiting Masonry and the Masonic Family.  These teachings, ideals and philosophy are the guiding factors which cause the Lodge to thrive bringing peace and harmony into our surroundings and influencing other good men whom we encounter to become Masons.

Our Lodge is a place where our members can count on support in times of trouble knowing that their widows and orphans are safe and will not refuse needed assistance within the Masonic family when they are taken away by the Great Architect.  Our Lodge is also a sanctuary or refuge for those elderly members who need the brotherly love and friendship when they feel lost or abandoned by society and possibly even family.  We live by the ideals of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

The Lodge emphasizes history of Masonic founding and philosophy.  Study of our history is encouraged as a method of better understanding of from where we come, the trials and adversity which Masonry has encountered by those who were (are) ignorant of what we do and how we benefit the community.  Our Lodge is a living example of good men becoming better men by enriching the lives around us by deeds and kindness and recognizing the contributions of our war veterans by whose sacrifice we are able to meet in pease and harmony.

We strive to ensure that those whom we meet are aware of the positive effect masonry has had on so many men who, were it not for Masonry and it's good men, would have gone on to an unfulfilled life.