Message from the Exalted Ruler

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Members All,

I’d like to start off wishing all of our Dad’s a very happy Father’s Day.

Father's Day is a holiday to honor fathers and fatherhood, celebrating the important role they play in our lives and society. It's a day to express gratitude and appreciation for the love, guidance, and support fathers provide. Please bring in your fathers on June 15th for a complementary Father’s Day breakfast.

I will be attending the national convention in Kansas City this year, and I’m looking forward to bringing back and sharing all I learn. This is my first year as an Exalted Ruler and I plan on attending everything I can to exceed your expectations.

I would like to acknowledge the House Committee of 2025 - 2026 for everything they’ve done so far this year. Ladies, you are doing an exceptional job, and I appreciate every single one of you. I feel extremely honored by the outcome in attendance of the ER Masquerade Ball. I had a wonderful time, and I am very humbled by your participation and support. Thank you very much for making that a special evening for me.

Once again we had the privilege of providing 150 lunches for Space Coast Honor Flight Orientation. I would like to personally thank all that helped prepare the food and transportation of the food to Wickham Park. Thank you Viera Antlers for working the table and room as our Veterans deserve nothing but the best!

Please join us Saturday, June 14th @ 5:30PM for our annual Flag Day ceremony, followed by Pulled Pork Sammie Dinner and music by Stay Tuned. This is a very beautiful ceremony glorifying the history of the American Flag!

I ask everyone to keep PDDGER Jerry Harrington and his family in our prayers as the family is going through a very difficult time. Jerry could use extra prayers and support.

I would also like to ask everyone to please keep Past State President John Charles Harris in your prayers as he and his family are dealing with a very difficult time and need our prayers as well.

In closing, I would like to thank the members for your continued support of our Lodge.

God bless our Veterans, God bless America.

Fraternally yours,

Mark Harrell, Exalted Ruler