The 608th Stated Meeting of Far East Lodge No. 1, F. & A.M. was held at the Masonic Temple located at 77-12 Honmoku Midorigaoka, Naka-ku, Yokohama on the 2nd day of February 2013.
WBro Tsujii recognized the Distinguished Brethren of this Lodge as listed in the Tyler's register of this date.
A lodge of MM's was opened in due and ancient form at 13:10 hours with WBro Tsujii, WM in the East, Bro Ogawa, acting SW in the West and MWB. Watanabe, acting JW in the South.
Worshipful Master announced that this being our Stated Meeting for the month of February 2013 the first order of business would be the reading of the minutes of our last Stated Meeting. The Secretary read the minutes of our Monthly Meeting held on 12th January was APPROVED AS READ.
The treasurer report for the month of January was reported by Bro Ogawa Tomio, Tresurer, after which he moved and it was seconded that the report accepted as read subject to the usual audit. MOTION CARRIED.
The Secretary then read the bills for the period after which he moved and it was seconded that the bills be paid. MOTION CARRIED.
RECEPTION OF PETITIONS: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: The secretary announced the G/L Monthly Bulletins on 27 January and GLEC Minutes of 16 January were tapped on the Bulletin Board of the conference room.
CHARITY: Amount of ¥5,580 was collected from brethren present.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Oath taking of Bro. Martorelli, Orpheu Junior, an affiliate member was conducted by WB. Tsujii.
NEW BUSINESS:
Demit : Granted upon Bro Conrad B. Baker (Life Member #075)
Restoration: Granted upon Bro Archie H. Clark, Jr. The Secretary explained his request for the restoration with a check covered his dues amount.
Committee: WB Tsujii announced that one of the primary goals of his year in the East would be develop and improve ourselves. Then he appointed the brethren as the chairman of committees of the Far East Lodge No.1 for the year 2013 as follows;
WM asked these chairmen of the committees to appoint the member and plan of the activities for this year.
The secretary announced about the Grand Lodge Annual Communication which will be held on March 15 and 16 at the Grand Lodge of Japan. WM outline the Lodge's schedule for the year 2013 and distributed the calendar with activities. Some activities are intended to involve the family and friends of members, such as Hanami Party in April and BBQ party in September.
Position assignment: for coming MM conferral upon Bro Wada and Hayashi had been discussed after the Lodge resumed labor.
CLOSING: At 15:20 hours, the WM announced that there being no further business to come before this Lodge of MM's and we would proceed to close. Bro Ogawa Taiki, JW announced that there is a fellowship after the meeting and all members were invited. Peace and harmony prevailing, this lodge was closed at 15:30 hours in due and ancient form with WB Tsujii, WM in the East, Bro Ogawa, acting SW in the West, and MWBro Watanabe, JW in the South.
There were total 14 brethren present including 2 FCs of this Lodge.
We received regrets from WB Buda, WB Sagara, Bro Jordan, Bro Tatara and Bro Mukai, Bro Ogawa Taiki
APPROVED:
TAKASHI TSUJII
Worshipful Master
ATTEST:
KAZUHIRO WATANABE, PGM
Secretary