Minutes 6 July 1983

The 305th Stated Meeting of Far East Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M. was held at the Masonic Temple, No. 31, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan on the 6th day of July 1983.

A Lodge of MMs was opened in due and ancient form at 2010 hours with WB LaSalle, WM in the East, Bro. Otani, SW in the West, and MWB Nishiyama, CH (Acting) JW in the South.

The WM recognized the Distinguished Brethren as listed in the Tiler's Register of this date. He then announced that this being our Stated Meeting for the month of July 1983, the first order of business would be the reading of the minutes of the last Stated Meeting and all subsequent Special Meetings.

The Secretary read the minutes and they were approved as read.

Next was the Treasurer's Report given by MWB Yamada, PGM. It was moved by MWB Yamada and seconded by WB Hodges that the Treasurer's report be approved as read, subject to the usual audit. MOTION CARRIED

The Secretary then read the bills for the period and WB Hodges moved and MWB Yamada seconded that the bills be paid. MOTION CARRIED

WB LaSalle read the appointments to the various committees as listed on the attached listing.

Next was the report of the several committees:

CHARITY: A negative report was submitted.

SICK AND VISITATION: A negative report was submitted.

REFRESHMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT: WB Hodges reported on the Installation Banquet and status of the Harmony Fund.

FRIENDLY TIPS: WB Hodges reported that next issue of the FT's will be published before the next Stated Meeting.

COACHING: WB LaSalle reported on the progress of our EA, Bro. Pearson.

MASONIC EDUCATION/LODGE HISTORY: A negative report was submitted.

AUDIT: A negative report was submitted.

INVESTMENT: MWB Yamada submitted a negative.

HOUSE: WB Hodges submitted a negative.

BALLOTTING: None.

RECEPTION OF PETITIONS: None.

CORRESPONDENCE: The Secretary read the GL Monthly Bulletin dated June 20, 1983; a response from GL denying our request for "Blanket Dispensation"; and some portions of the GL Executive Committee minutes of May 28 1983.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: WB LaSalle brought up the matter of the annual GM's Chinese Dinner and our lodge anniversary He asked the Brethren to consider having a combined GM and Lodge Anniversary social affair. He also asked the Brethren to consider trying to set up a booth at the Yokohama Annual Bon-Odori in order to replenish the Harmony Funds. Both matters will be brought up for discussion and decision at the August 1983 Stated Meeting. He requested the Brethren be prepared to render their decision.

MWB Yamada discussed the following matters:

1. There will be a "Setting Mall Dinner" at the Masonic Center on 26 Aug 83 sponsored by the Scottish Rite Bodies and the Tokyo area Blue Lodges. Masons and non-Masons will be encouraged to attend.
2. Sinim Lodge will have their Annual Installation of Officers on 17 Sep 83. Details will be published by Sinim at a later date.

WB LaSalle then announced his tentative schedule for the next several weeks, noting that he expects to be present for the August stated meeting but will most likely not be here for the September stated. With luck, he expects to be here for the October and November Stated Meetings, subject to change without much notice.

The WM then announced that there being no further business to come before this Lodge of MMs, we would proceed to close. Peace and harmony prevailing, this Lodge was closed in due and ancient form at 2124 hours with WB LaSalle, WM in the East, Bro. Otani, SW in the West, and MWB Nishiyama, CH (Acting) JW in the South.

(There were 7 Brethren present)

APPROVED
WILLIAM J. LASALLE
WORSHIPFUL MASTER

ATTEST
THOMAS H. HODGES, PM
SECRETARY

STANDING LODGE COMMITTEES
MEMBERS 1983

Committee chairman are requested to be prepared to make reports as needed during Stated Meetings. Detailed, extensive reports are to be made both orally and in writing. Your cooperation and assistance is sincerely requested.