(Last Updated: 01/19/2005)

(07/31/2003)------------------------------------------------------------------->

<HARMONIC Building Facelift Update>

We are pleased to announce that the patching and painting of the South (Backstreet) and East sections of the Lodge is now in progress !

Many of you are aware that during 2002, we patched and painted the West (main entrance) side of the Lodge using our own resources. Additionally we repaired the steps leading to Backstreet and installed exterior security lighting.
Recently we were fortunate to become a participant in the "Scrape & Paint Program" which allows owners of historic buildings to partner with the Anti-Litter & Beautification program in the exterior renovation of such buildings. (See St. Thomas Source Article)

The Lodge has had to contribute financially to this effort, in addition to making further improvements to the air conditioning and electrical infrastructure of the building which were in poor condition.
This has significantly depleted our Restoration and General Fund. In the near future, Brethren will be receiving a communication soliciting contributions to assist with the additional expenses that had to be incurred.    
We will shortly be adding pictures of the restoration project.
 
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<185th Anniversary Past Master's Dinner Dance>

This will be held on Saturday November 8th 2003, at the Marriot Frenchman's Reef Hotel. (details to follow)

Harmonic has moved this celebration back to November. Additionally this event will take place on the same day as Installation, providing an opportunity for local & visiting Brethren to participate in both activities on the same day. Arrangements are also being made for a special rate to be offered for those who wish to join us for the festivities.

(12/12/2002)------------------------------------------------------------------->

<184th Anniversary Past Master's Dinner Dance>

This will be held on Saturday Jan 25th, 2003, at the Wyndham Sugar Bay Beach Resort.
Cocktails will be available at 7:00pm and dinner will be served at 8:00pm.
Attire is formal and music for dancing will be provided.
Tickets are $75.00 and can be obtained from Bro. Kent Bellot and other Brethren.

PM Dinner Dance Booklet Advertising
Deadline: Jan 15th, 2003
For additional assistance please call;
John Lewis, 340-775-8811 or Lou Jones, 340-775-6633

The rates are as follows:

$500...Back Cover
$400...Inside Covers
$200...Full Page
$125...Half Page
$90....Quarter Page
$50....One Eighth Page

All checks should be made payable to Harmonic Lodge No. 356 E.C.

(12/10/2002)------------------------------------------------------------------->
Wor. Bro. Jean Forde was recently (11/6/2002) installed as Master of Harmonic Lodge. Please join us in congratulating him on his ascension to the Chair of King Solomon.

(12/14/2001)------------------------------------------------------------------->

<183rd Anniversary Past Master's Dinner Dance>

This will be held on Saturday, Jan 19th 2002, at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef Ballroom.
Cocktails will be available at 7:00pm and dinner will be served at 8:00pm.
Attire is formal and music will be provided by P'Your Passion.
Tickets are $75.00 and can be obtained from Bro. Kent Bellot and other Brethren.
PM Dinner Dance Booklet Advertising
Deadline: Jan 10th, 2002
For additional assistance please call;
Jean Forde, 777-4500
John Lewis, 775-8811
 
The rates are as follows:

$500...Back Cover
$400...Inside Covers
$200...Full Page
$125...Half Page
$90....Quarter Page
$50....One Eighth Page

All checks should be made payable to Harmonic Lodge No. 356 E.C.,

(10/30/2001)------------------------------------------------------------------->
Bro. Jim Hague,SW was recently elected as M.E. of Harmonic Lodge No. 356 for the 2001-2002 year. His installation will take place on Wed Nov 7th, 2001.

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Harmonic Lodge No. 356 mourns along with our Brethren throughout the World in general and the United States of America in particular....

(5/6/2001)------------------------------------------------------------->
New District Banner Dedicated !!

The District Grand Lodge of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Dedicated its new Banner at the 293rd District Communication held in Barbados in April this year. Through the efforts of Wor. Bro. Lennie Carty, the Banner was designed by the Unity Lodge of Instruction in Anguilla using composite ideas submitted by Lodges throughout the District. The final design was approved by the District Board of General Purposes.
The actual Banner was Hand Crafted by Ms. Ann Lorna Rudder, a Barbadian whose immense talent is plain to see in the detailed work she produced. Wor. Bro. John Still, DGSwd.B worked closely with Ms. Rudder to ensure that Masonic and Heraldic detail were followed.
Please click here for photographs of the new District Banner.
 
(3/23/2001)-------------------------------------------------------------->
Recent Appointments/Promotions
The following Harmonic Brethren have recently received the following District Appointments/Promotions:

Wor. Bro. Hon. Judge R.S. Hodge to be Assistant District Grand Master.
Wor. Bro. F.C. Vialet to be District Grand Charity Steward.
Wor. Bro. M.G. Alwani promoted to Past District Senior Grand Deacon.
Wor. Bro. P.W. Sabnani promoted to Past District Junior Grand Deacon.
Wor. Bro. S. Breton appointed to Past District Grand Steward.

(2/7/2001)--------------------------------------------------------------->
Wor. Bro. Jacob "Jack" A.T.M. Monsanto Honored !

At the February 7th meeting of Harmonic Lodge, WM Etienne Bertrand
formally recognized the accomplishments of Wor. bro. Jack Monsanto, PDSGW, over the last 60 years, and presented him with a plaque (see above) in recognition of his service to the Craft in general and Harmonic Lodge No. 356 in particular.  

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Charity News
Recently, Harmonic provided financial donations to two (2) Virgin Islands Community organizations, Kidscope and the Center For Independent Living.

Kidscope is a private non-profit agency that acts as a one stop support center to assist children and non-offending parents who are victims of physical abuse. It coordinates a multi-disciplinary team of professionals from the following public agencies;

>Human Services (Social Services)
>Public Safety     (Police Dept)
>Attorney General's Office (Legal and Courts)
>Health Department         (Hospital & Medical Care)

Harmonic's donation of $1,500 went to help with the purchase of a $15,000 piece of sophisticated medical photography equipment that records/documents high quality images of bruises and other signs of physical abuse. The quality of photographs provided by such equipment has been shown to significantly increase the success rate of convictions against child abusers by ensuring immediate and vivid evidence in Court.

The Center for Independent Living Is an organization dedicated to providing various types of assistance to aged and disabled individuals who live alone. Harmonic's contribution was $500.