In behalf of the brethren of Mendez-Nunez Lodge # 8 (IGLPI), we would like to say "Many Thanks" to our dear Worshipful Master Manuel A. Madrazo in governing our Lodge in Masonic Year 2008 as he ended his term and passed The Gavel to WB Fernando R. Aure.
Let me share how VW Manuel Madrazo or Nonong lead and guided us as we travelled the 2008 Masonic Year .........
First, by adopting the theme "Remember Kuya Rolly", as he preserved Kuya Rolly's legacy of Harmony among Mendez Nunez Brothers by being True Masons of Upland Cavite...
Second, as he strengthened our organization by supporting the growth of our GRAND LODGE - IGLPI - as we attended the institutions of our 2 newly member lodges namely, Freedom Lodge U.D. in Clark Field, Pampanga and Amity Lodge U.D. in Taguig...
Improving our Masonic Leadership by attending seminars/workshops in Lodge Management and Leadership as well as the rituals and floor works...
Raising of Two Quality Members - Bro Ramil Mabaquaio (yours truly) & Bro Waldy Carbonell, as the brethren observed strictly the standard for admission...
Third, developing inter lodge relations and fellowships, playing GOLF "Rain or Shine" with brethren of EAML#5.Supported the 1st VW Rolly Sarmiento Golf Cup as part of the 2nd IGLPI Founding Anniversary...
Fourth, building of Public Image by participating the civic parades such as Rizal Day in Mendez Plaza, Independence Day in Kawit, Cavite and Bro. Aguinaldo's Birthday in Kawit...
Fifth, outreach activities as we co-sponsored the local government activities and answer the call for Volunteerism for " Ang Balite ng Mendez".Supported the Outreach Medical Program of IGLPI - "Flu vaccine"...
Sixth, extending our Cable Tow to distressed brethren and family - To Sister Aurora Ramos and to the family of VW Apolinio S. Toledo...
Seventh, homage to departed brethren as we celebrated the 1st death anniversary of Kuya Rolly in our lodge and participated the Lodge of Remembrance last October 2007...
Eight, our lodge number... Strengthening our Family of Masons...being the Lead Lodge to the IGLPI Summer Family Camp in Indang Cavite last April 2008.
This is a Big WOW for 2008 Masonic Year.........................................
.......................................a job well done VW Nonong...
But this is just the beginning of our continuing journey as our incoming WM Fernando "Ferdie" Aure and brethren of Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8 steps to the next level as we will be hosting the 3 major masonic activities, the 3rd District Convention, Lodge of Remembrance in October and the 3rd Annual General Assembly in November...
Again, a Salute to the 11Th Worshipful Master Manuel "Nonong" A. Madrazo
