Exalted Ruler Dan Keicher

Well, here we are again. Another month under our belts. July: the month we celebrate the birth of our nation. Although the Second Continental Congress made its decree for freedom on July 2, 1776, no one signed the Declaration of Independence. Congress did sign the Lee Resolution, named for Virginian Richard Henry Lee, on July 2. This resolution contained three parts: separation from the British Crown, a call to form foreign alliances, and a plan for confederation. Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, July 4, 1776, and the alarm for freedom was sounded at Independence Hall with the Liberty Bell. Americans rejoiced as word spread throughout the newly declared independent states. 15727 Although independence had been declared, delegates of the Continental Congress had not yet inked their signatures onto the document. On August 2, 1776, when most delegates signed the Declaration of Independence, it became official.

Attend the Lodge meetings in July to hear the reports about what went on at the Grand Lodge Convention. Have a Happy 4th! Come to the Lodge and see your friends. Celebrate America’s birthday with us! Remember, Always an Elk!