From our Grand Master as of 3/16/2020
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IMPORTANT NEW UPDATE: PLEASE READ IN FULL
March 16, 2020
To our Brethren in South Carolina, This “NOTICE” is in response to the Corona-virus (COVID-19) in our Grand Jurisdiction.
Until further notice and due to Presidential, CDC Reports today, ALL MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS IN SOUTH CAROLINA are suspended for the remainder of the month of March.
No Lodge will be penalized for not meeting until established government mandates in your area are discontinued. Please report all cancelled meetings to our Grand Secretary for recordkeeping. We will continue to seek government advice and you will be updated by April 1, 2020, concerning future Masonic events.
Our Grand Lodge Communication scheduled for April 23rd and 24th 2020 in Myrtle Beach HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED AS OF THIS TIME. Please stay tuned to the Grand Lodge System (Grandview) Postings, Emails, and the Grand Lodge Web-Site for future updates.
Please do not cancel any room reservations at this time. You will have plenty of notice if the Annual Communication has to be rescheduled and the Grand Lodge Office will assist in cancelations at that time.
Our Grand Lodge Officers and Committees are looking for future alternatives for our annual communication if such an issue should need to be addressed.
We are recommending that you follow all guidelines and mandates issued by the President, Governor of South Carolina, CDC–Atlanta, South Carolina Emergency Management Division, and Local Governments in your particular area.
All Brethren that have a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis or have been exposed to someone with a confirmed diagnosis should SELF QUARANTINE.
All Brethren that are considered at-risk, elderly, or are currently ill should refrain from all gatherings.
Please stay in touch with local elderly Brethren, any Brother living alone, or any Brother with chronic health issues. I have included health links below for information.
We are taught the lessons of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. Now is the time and Here is the place for our world to know “Who We Are.” Lady Laura and I are praying for the health and safety of each of you, our state, and our country.
May God continue to Bless our Craft, the state of South Carolina, and the United States of America.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
Walter C. Disher II – Grand Master
SCDHEC Information
https://scdhec.gov/…/viru…/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
CDC Information
https://www.cdc.gov/
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
https://www.scemd.org/