Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Most Worshipful
Past Grand Masters, My Colleagues of Grand Lodge,
Distinguished Brethren, Ladies and Guests:
It is a pleasure to welcome each of you to the Investiture
of our appointed Grand Lodge Officers. I personally extend
a warm and fraternal welcome to all of the brethren and
the ladies and children of the members of this our beloved
Grand Lodge. I especially bid a fond welcome to our visiting
guests from around the neighboring towns, cities and villages.
Thank you for joining us this afternoon and sharing in our
celebration earlier today of the centennial of this beautiful and
historic chapel.
The shoes that had been left by my predecessor, Most
Worshipful Edward Gilbert, were to say the least, rather large.
I hope that during my tenure, I am able to fill half of their
volume, which in itself would be quite an accomplishment. I
am very pleased to acknowledge that he graces the East with
his inspiring presence today. We are also delighted to see MW
Gary A. Henningsen sitting here in the East and feeling well
rested, after experiencing a momentary bump in the road.
It is indeed my pleasure to report that the 230th Annual
Communication of this Grand Lodge was in my opinion
a smooth success, having addressed several pertinent and
essential areas of Masonic business, which due largely to your
overwhelming cooperation and teamwork, were concluded
favorably in keeping the best interests of this fraternity at
heart. At the top of my “to-do” list... [for complete article, please see page 2 in the Fall 2011 issue]
God bless you!
God bless this great Fraternity of ours!
And God bless America and her Servicemen and women!
Vincent Libone
Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York
