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General Discussion / Re: Coyotes??

« on: May 23, 2013, 03:36:17 PM »

Coyotes are a wild animal, and can be unpredictable. Please don't take any chances. They do not intentionally target people but they do make mistakes or could become defensive... there is also the whole rabies thing...

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Current News & Events / Re: Chicken BBQ at the Baptist Building in Fairfax

« on: May 20, 2013, 01:22:38 PM »

Excellent question Trussell !

 We will have tables outside and inside for folks to sit down. There are also take out boxes available. No need to decide which until you arrive. 

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Current News & Events / Re: Chicken BBQ at the Baptist Building in Fairfax

« on: May 19, 2013, 01:57:23 PM »

We have done our best to respond to request from the public and from the Citizen's for Fairfax Community to allow for public use of the Baptist Building. While the final say is always reserved for the true owners of the Building (United Church of Fairfax), We have done what we can to facilitate the building use and to open the doors. There have been several non-profit groups including Boy Scout Pack 853, the Citizen's for Fairfax Community, and the Fire Dept Axillary, all with opportunity to hold fund raisers and events on both floors.

The Masons have decided not to charge non-profit organizations, This leaves us funding the operating cost and maintenance for these events. The chicken bbq is our only fund raiser to offset this cost. Please do not confuse this with the Hunter's Breakfast, which is earmarked specifically for major repairs to the Baptist Building.

I hope that folks will show their support for the Masons and the Baptist Building by stopping by and enjoying a huge plate of delicious food. 

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Current News & Events / Chicken BBQ at the Baptist Building in Fairfax

« on: May 19, 2013, 01:33:12 PM »

Lamoille Lodge #6 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is hosting a chicken BBQ on Sunday the 30th of June from 5:00 to 7:00PM.
Fresh Grilled Chicken, Coleslaw, and Baked Beans.

Advanced Tickets are $10. $12 at the door.
@ the Baptist Building in Fairfax.

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General Discussion / Re: Who is "in charge" of The Baptist Curch Building?

« on: February 07, 2012, 05:55:17 PM »

As I am often reminded, The Baptist Building is owned by the United Church of Fairfax; The Freemasons of Fairfax are only tenants. I'm not fully versed in the details, but I am told that the lease agreement between Lamoille Lodge and the United Church of Fairfax expires in four or five years, after which is undecided. I hope that when the time comes to consider where to hold our meetings, the Baptist Building will be one of our options.

I would also add a disclaimer to my status as the Master of Lamoille Lodge. The Freemasons are a democracy. and my role is similar to that of moderator. I am not personally empowered to allow use of the building. If someone would like to contact me (hintoncd@us.ibm.com) I would be happy to bring your request up at our next meeting. We do not currently have a clean process or policy on allowing use of the building... but we are working on one in deep collaboration with the church and the CFC.

I strongly support a Community Center in Fairfax. I strongly support restoring the Baptist Building. Its historic and iconic value would far outweigh any additional cost of restoration vs building new. I do hope that Lamoille Lodge will have a home when all is done.

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Current News & Events / Re: BFA presents Seussical the Musical

« on: November 14, 2011, 10:24:44 AM »

We have a very talented group of kids and teachers. This was very well done. Cudo's to the live band!