Massachusetts Statehood Day Ceremony is Feb. 6

              Members, guests, and friends of The Massachusetts Society of Washington, DC will observe Statehood Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 with the ceremonial placement of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Natioal Cemetery at 11 a.m.  This will observe the 220th anniversary year of Massachusetts statehood.  Following the ceremony, we will adjourn to the Fort Myer Officers' Club for a buffet lunch.  The cost including tip is $11 per person payable at the door.  Please send an email to Ruth Erno at rutherno@cox.net no later than noon on February 4th to reserve luncheon seats.  Also, save the date of March 16 for the Boston Bruins v. Washington Capitals hockey game at the Verizon Center.  Details to follow.