Caesarea Masonic Lodge No. 64 F&AM - 60 Osborn St., Keyport, NJ 07735

Brethren,

I would like to start off by congratulating Brother Thomas
Drake on completing the first three parts of the Society of
King Solomon. These studies and tests are like studying
at a university, so this accomplishment shows his true
dedication. I wish you a lot of luck in your future studies
toward the fourth part and becoming a Fellow. As we now
enter November we look forward to our upcoming
elections, qualifications, and installations for the new
masonic year. This month the country celebrates the
Thanksgiving holiday, a holiday that would not have
existed if it was not for the work of two brother masons.
On September 25th, 1789, Congressman and Brother
Elias Boudinot of Burlington, New Jersey appeared in
front of the House of Representatives with a proposition.
Brother Boudinot asked that the government create a
committee to persuade the President and Freemason,
George Washington, to declare a national day of thanks
and prayer. President George Washington delivered the
Proclamation of 1789 that assigned November 26th as
the National Holiday of Thanksgiving. It goes without
doubt that our national holiday of Thanksgiving would not
have been established without the help and principles of
two Freemasons. Brother Elias Boudinot and President
George Washington are two strong foundations of our
Thanksgiving tradition. As Freemasons, we should take
this time to give thanks to our fellow Brethren, lodges, and
local communities. I am very thankful to have served as
Worshipful Master and I am thankful for the support of my
brothers along the way. Happy Thanksgiving!
Respectfully,

Christopher P. Menendez

Worshipful Master 2024