Brethren,
As we continue our journey through the Masonic year,
I extend my gratitude to each of you for your
dedication to our craft and for your confidence in my
leadership.

From the West, it is my responsibility to ensure that
our work is conducted with precision, harmony, and
purpose. Each meeting, degree, and gathering is an
opportunity to strengthen our bonds and deepen our
understanding of the principles we hold dear.

Our obligations go beyond the walls of the lodge. We
are called to be men of honor, acting with virtue in our
daily lives. Whether through acts of kindness,
supporting a Brother in need, or sharing knowledge,
we each contribute to the strength of this great
fraternity.

As we look ahead, I encourage all of you to become
engaged and involved. If you are a Lodge Officer it is
important that you make every effort to attend every
degree practice. Even though your respective role
may be small the sum of everyone's participation
makes up the whole. And through your participation
and observation you will have the benefit of learning
the other officer's parts and roles which will make your
advancement through the chairs that much easier.

If you are not in the Officer Line, I encourage all of our
members, especially the new one's to find a way to

become engaged with our ritual work, day-to-day
Lodge operations, Third Friday events, family events
or catechism work. Because it's true that the more
you put into Masonry - the more you get out of it.
If you have a question about how you can become
more involved with Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 please
see me.

I look forward to standing beside you as we continue
this journey together. May wisdom guide our steps,
and may we always remember the true purpose of our
Craft.

Fraternally,
Duane Mertz
Senior Warden