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The Time is Now -- Support Your Green Envelope Appeal
ReminderBack in the days of World War II M. W. Brother and President Harry S. Truman made a national appeal to get 10 cents per Mason per year to help support this charitable work, that goal was never accomplished. If we were fortunate enough to receive 10 cents per member today we would be able to expand our program to include all 172 V.A. Medical Centers and all State Veterans Homes. Every community in the nation would hear about this benevolent work and our Fraternity would benefit from it. We would erase the false impression that the Masonic Fraternity is a secret organization only interested in itself. Dear Brethren,Is service to our country or to the brave young men and women who have answered freedom's call and willingly put on the trappings of the military services to serve both in peace time and in times of conflict ever over? I think not!
For three decades, I administered and provided care to our active forces on three different continents. And now, through the aegis of the Masonic Service Association, I, once again, can be of direct assistance and service to my fellow countrymen. Since the formation of the MSA Hospital Visitation Program following WW II, Masons have been at the forefront in caring for those who served. MSA, through their Hospital Visitation Program, supported by all Grand Lodges has been a leader in providing that essential human touch to tens of thousands of veterans, some whose only non-medical contact is a Brother Mason on Sunday morning. While it is not possible for every Mason to directly participate in the Hospital Visitation Program, every Mason, nay, every person can be of service and assistance through prayer and fond remembrance for the patriotism displayed by our Veterans. With these thoughts in mind, be generous in the giving of your time and prayers. As importantly, be generous with your dollars to this noble and personally rewarding enterprise - the MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION - HOSPITAL VISITATION PROGRAM.
Masons Care and Will Always Be ThereTo donate, please download and print a copy of the form by clicking here. Please make checks payable to "Masonic Service Association" and send to:
The MSA. Hospital Visitation Program is wholly supported by the voluntary contributions of Masons and Masonic bodies. Your tax deductible contribution to this great Masonic benevolent effort is earnestly solicited, greatly appreciated and is a true indication the "Masons Care" for the welfare of our hospitalized veterans. Contributions are tax deductible.
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They, the active military and those veterans who by force of injury, disease and age are no longer capable of caring for themselves, continue to need our active support and assistance.