It is with great Pleasure to serve as the 2007 Worshipful Master of Lessing Masonic Lodge No. 464, Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana.  I am looking forward to a very exciting year of good fellowship, efficient and creative work, meeting new friends and rekindling old friendships!

To the Grand Lodge Officers:  Being fortunate to have participated in Grand Lodge functions of Indiana during the past few years, has been a wonderful event.  I am looking forward to working with Grand Lodge in all aspects of Masonry during the 2008 year and in future years.  It is with great honor and pleasure to wish you a productive and prosperous upcoming year!

To the Past Grand Masters:  First, I would like to thank you for all of your past support and aid in lodge functions.  Your assistance has been highly appreciated by myself and by all of the members of all lodges.  It is an honor and a pleasure to work with you in Masonry.  Your opinions are valued highly.  I wish you a productive and prosperous upcoming 2008 year!

To the Past Masters:  It is without a doubt, the infrastructure and foundation of the Lodge reside with the Past Masters.  The officers and members are fortunate to have a group of individuals so highly dedicated in what they believe in.  There is an overwhelming spirit, which originates from the Past Master and is carried down through the officers and brethren of this lodge.  I want to thank you for your past help in all of my endeavors and am looking forward to working with you in 2008 and in the future!

To the Officers:  Thinking back to being raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, I realized what effort the officers presented during my being raised.  What admiration I had then and still do today.  I am very fortunate to have such a responsible, dedicated and intellectual group of individuals to work with this 2008 year.  I am looking forward to a very productive and efficient year working with all of you.  I wish you all the best now and in the years to come.  Above all, let's have fun!

To all Brethren:  I hope to serve you well this year!  It is with deepest appreciation;  I thank you for electing me as Master this year.  I will do my very best to increase our new membership and to bring back to Lodge our current members.  It is my goal to work with everyone to make our Lodge run with efficiency and productivity.  My door is always open for suggestions and ideas.  I hope you will communicate with me.  Thank you for your support during the 2008 year.                                          The best in 2008 to everyone!
                    God Bless, Yours in faith                Robert Eugene Houchin, W.M.