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4 THE SOJOURNER

NATIONAL SECRETARY’S DESK

We are seeing a significant increase of Applications for Membership being
submitted to the National Office from Chapters. I see Chapters being more active in
their communities, their Lodges and other Masonic Bodies, and even working
together with other Chapters and Camps. Keep up the great work! REMEMBER –
use the Application for Membership that is on our website at nationalsojourners.org
to ensure you are using the correct form that works in concert with our database at
the National Office.

May I ask a favor? When you send an email to the National Office please include with your name – your
Chapter name and number and your phone number. This saves us time and makes it really convenient to get in
touch with you. A clear and meaningful subject line helps too when sorting or searching emails. We
appreciate your consideration and help on this matter.

Did you know at the last ANC (Annual National Convention) the proposed Constitution and Bylaws was
approved and adopted to replace our existing National Regulations and Bylaws by the voting delegates? It is
an important milestone in our history. You should avail yourselves to reading and becoming cognizant of its
content. A copy may be found through Chapter secretaries and our website.

I hope you are getting excited about attending the upcoming Mid-Winter Meeting (MWM) – reference the
centerfold portion of The Sojourner for more details. Training sessions are planned and other interesting
meetings so make plans to attend. I look forward to seeing you there!

Please take a moment during Thanksgiving to pray and give thanks for our men and women in uniform as
we celebrate the FREEDOM they dedicate their lives to protect and preserve.

Sincerely and fraternally,
Mark W. Underwood
National Secretary-Treasurer

Chapter, Camp and Club Statistics 01 July 2022 Thru 30 June 2023:

New Clubs

New Chapters
Treasure Coast Chapter #568 chartered on 07/04/2022

New Camps

Re-chartered Chapters

Re-chartered Camps
Border Camp of El Paso Chapter #74 Re-chartered on 07/01/2022

In-Memoriam Chapters

Closed Chapters/Clubs