From the East September 2026

My Brothers when you pull into the Lodge Parking Area , please lift your eyes to the building roof line . You will observe new lighting for yours and the building safety . the flagpole light is completely functional . The Flag of Our Country can fly brightly at night as well as the day . The interior staircase and lobby lighting are completely operational . These are the beginning of some of the long overdue Building Maintenance that have been resolved .
I would like every Brother to express his view of the next Building Deficiencies that need to be addressed .

I am stating now that I would like to see some volunteers !!  Volunteer , for something , assisted in Lodge Communication , create a Social Event , and the old fall back on , Charity Event . Right across the street , the Cemetery Association is starting to plan  to install a flagpole by the intersection of Nissequogue River Rd and North Country Rd.   There are other nearby charities , “ The Society for the Lending Comforts “ is around the corner from the Lodge on Blydenburgh Ave . We need Brothers to seek out these opportunities for us to be noticed in our community .

I again repeat myself :
“ We must keep our heads high and looking forward . If the Lodge is to be Involved with the Community we must seek every opportunity to participate in Local Events . So please , I implore you to bring any opportunity to the lodge’s attention . All avenues of contact are worthy of exploring .”

Dates : September 9 2026 Business Meeting ( Officers Business Attire )
September 23, 2026 Rehearsal for District Deputy Official Visit  ( Officers Business Attire )
October !4 , 2026  District Deputy Official Visit ( Officers Tuxedo and Black Tie )
October 28 ,2026  I will be absent —  SW Dominic Ciardullo will be Stepping Up .

Additional Dates :
September 19 , 2026 Order of Eastern Star —  Homecoming
October 3 , 2026 Outdoor 3rd Degree — Conway , South Carolina
October 4 , 2026  Meridian Triangle #71 — Picnic Dinner @ Smithtown
October 17 , 2026 “ Stories in Stone “  @ Smithtown Lodge and Cemetery

As always , My Brethren , feel free to contact me ,
W:. George N. Essler Jr.
1-631-965-2704
georgenejr@gmail.com