Page 10 - Sojourner Newsletter-Fall

10 THE SOJOURNER

BRAZOS VALLEY # 378, Col. Henry C. Hill, Secre-
tary. On July 4, 2021, Bros. Laurence Potts, Robert Co-
hen, Clyde Collins, and Henry Hill raised the flag at the
annual Fourth of July Celebration at Heritage Park in Bry-
an, Texas. Bros. Potts, Cohen and Collins raised the flag
while Bro. Hill led those in attendance in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Bro. Hill also gave the "Toast to the
Flag". (left)
On August 5, 2021, Bro. Laurence Potts presided over the
monthly chapter meeting. Bro. Henry Hill gave the "Toast
to the Flag". Bro. Russ Ford, Brazos County Commission,
Precinct 2, gave an update on activities of interest in
Brazos County. He emphasized a special need, that of the
importance of creating a mental health unit that would be-
come involved when the Sheriff's Department was con-
fronted with a situation involving an individual with men-
tal health issues. Such a unit previously existed in the
county but was closed, leaving a void in the community.
Plans to create a new mental health unit are under consid-
eration. The meeting was closed in prayer by the Chaplain,
Bro. Clyde Collins.

KNICKERBOCKER – WEST POINT #13, LTC Jack H. Moore, Secretary. On Sunday, 29 August 2021,
Sojourners, and fellow Masons from West Point Masonic Lodge #877 gathered for their annual summer picnic
at the Round Pond Recreational Area on the West Point Military Reservation. With temperatures in the mid
70’s the weather was perfect for a picnic and outdoor gathering. A moment of silence was held for recently de-
parted Bro. Ronald Steiner, a lifelong Sojourner and pillar of our Chapter. Throughout the afternoon, brothers
and family members gathered for burgers, Italian sausages, and hot dogs, as well as enjoying a “well stocked”
dessert table. Additionally, Bro. Moore brought clams from Long Island to cook on the grill with several dozen
extra for the “seafood lovers” to take home for chowder & baked clams. Several brothers and children also tried
their luck at fishing as well as renting paddle boats for a cruise on the lake. A great time was had by all. The
next gathering of our Sojourner Chapter is planned for Sunday, 21 November. We will meet at Trophy Point on
West Point for a meeting, luncheon, and follow-on Heroes Degree.