To the Brethren of Lessing Lodge #464 F. & A.M.

I feel privileged and honored to have had the opportunity to serve as Worshipful Master in 1999 and am honored again and looking forward to serving a second term as the 2010 Worshipful Master.  I look forward to a challenging and productive year.  Lessing Lodge has long established itself as a premier lodge and I hope to continue this tradition.  The past 2009 year has been an excellent year.  Many thanks are due to 2009 Worshipful Master Eric G. Cure and all Lodge Officers who have made it possible.  Excellent degree work has occurred, which continues the tradition that has always exemplified Lessing Lodge.

However, with this Honor, comes great responsibility.  I recognize and again, accept this responsibility of serving as Master of Lessing Lodge #464.  Thank you for the confidence you have placed in me.  

Reminiscing of years gone by, I realize every day how important the Masonic Order is and the wonderful Masonic Principals that Free Masonry teaches.  I have traveled to Indianapolis to Grand Lodge of Indiana on numerous occasions and have always been honored to be in the company of so many outstanding Masonic Brethren.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Past Masters of Lessing Lodge for all of their help and guidance throughout my Masonic career.  I have been taught many valuable lessons.  I often think about our Brethren who have been called from Labor and the values they have instilled in all of us.  The good works continue on due to the enduring  efforts of our past Brethren.  I am honored to be called a Mason.

I wish you and your family a happy and prosperous year!  

Yours in Faith

Fraternally,

 John Louis Scheidel III PM Worshipful Master