OK. Take a deep breath.
The last of the wrapping paper has drifted to the floor, except for that piece stuck to the ceiling fan. The dog has finally stopped chasing the remote controlled toys, settling instead for leftovers from the kids plates. And the company has disappeared through the door with promises to "Do it all again next year!". Threat? Promise? Who knows.
What we do know is this. We are truly blessed, enjoying a standard of living unknown in most of the world. Enjoying opportunities that our parents and grand-parents barely considered possible. Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, take time to reflect not just on what's on sale, but on what we have and hold dear. Only then can we really appreciate the real reason for the season.
From the members of LaRue Lodge, we hope you've had a Merry Christmas, and look toward a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Whew! This is a busy time of year. First there are all the "outside" reasons: elections, Thanksgiving, holiday shopping and parties, Christmas, New Year's celebrations, etc., etc. Then there are the "inside" reasons: the end of the Masonic year, audits, reports, election of officers, installations, work day, and preparing for the inspection schedule. Just when we thought life would slow down with cooler temperatures.
Our meeting on 12-2-09 featured the installation of officers, with WB Mark Wamack as the Installing Officer. Below is a list of all those elected or appointed to serve the Lodge during the coming year. Of particular note, each was able to make the installation ceremony. During cold and flu season, this alone is remarkable.
Milton Lightfoot, Worshipful Master
Brian Lightfoot, Senior Warden
Gene McMahan, Junior Warden
Rick Sigrist, Treasurer
John Mathew, Secretary
Richard Spracklen, Senior Deacon
Cedric Radcliffe, Junior Deacon
Charles McConnell, Tyler
O. M. Roux, Chaplain
Rick Sigrist, Lodge Education Officer
Rick Sigrist, Trustee
After the ceremony we enjoyed excellent refreshments in the dining room, with even better company.
Here are important dates to remember:
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 16, 2009. EA practice.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
December 29, 2009. Graveside committal service for RWB Calvin Topliff, to be held at the LaRue Cemetary at 2pm. To be immediately followed by a service conducted by the American Legion. RWB Topliff was the first DDGM from LaRue Lodge, passing away on October 7, 2009.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are a list of the birthdays being celebrated this month:
12/9......Pearl Gamble
12/13....Charles McConnell
12/22...Wayne Schaber
We also have Masonic anniversaries to celebrate this month:
12/27/55....Donald Adams
12/4/68......Harvey Doss
That concludes our list for now. We recommending coming back often for updates!
Our meeting on 12-2-09 featured the installation of officers, with WB Mark Wamack as the Installing Officer. Below is a list of all those elected or appointed to serve the Lodge during the coming year. Of particular note, each was able to make the installation ceremony. During cold and flu season, this alone is remarkable.
Milton Lightfoot, Worshipful Master
Brian Lightfoot, Senior Warden
Gene McMahan, Junior Warden
Rick Sigrist, Treasurer
John Mathew, Secretary
Richard Spracklen, Senior Deacon
Cedric Radcliffe, Junior Deacon
Charles McConnell, Tyler
O. M. Roux, Chaplain
Rick Sigrist, Lodge Education Officer
Rick Sigrist, Trustee
After the ceremony we enjoyed excellent refreshments in the dining room, with even better company.
Here are important dates to remember:
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 16, 2009. EA practice.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
December 29, 2009. Graveside committal service for RWB Calvin Topliff, to be held at the LaRue Cemetary at 2pm. To be immediately followed by a service conducted by the American Legion. RWB Topliff was the first DDGM from LaRue Lodge, passing away on October 7, 2009.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are a list of the birthdays being celebrated this month:
12/9......Pearl Gamble
12/13....Charles McConnell
12/22...Wayne Schaber
We also have Masonic anniversaries to celebrate this month:
12/27/55....Donald Adams
12/4/68......Harvey Doss
That concludes our list for now. We recommending coming back often for updates!
Friday, November 13, 2009
It has been a busy time. We've been closing out our books for last year, electing a new slate of officers for the coming year, and preparing for an orderly transition. Throw in the "other" election, and holiday preparations, and you get an idea how busy things can be. Making every moment count, here are the officers elected or appointed for the coming year.
WM...............Milton Lightfoot
SW................Brian Lightfoot
JW................Gene McMahan
Treasurer.......Rick Sigrist
Secretary........John Mathew
L.E.O.............Rick Sigrist
SD..................Richard Spracklen
JD..................Cedric Radcliffe
SS..................Larry Knapp
JS..................David Allman
Chaplain.........O.M. Roux
Tyler...............Charles McConnell
Trustee............Rick Sigrist
There will be a Closed Installation conducted at the first meeting in December. WB Mark Wamack has consented to preside over the ceremony.
We've updated the events listed in our previous post. As your schedule permits, these promise to be interesting.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 2, 2009. Installation of Officers for LaRue Lodge #463, WB Mark Wamack presiding. Lodge opens at 7:30pm.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
WM...............Milton Lightfoot
SW................Brian Lightfoot
JW................Gene McMahan
Treasurer.......Rick Sigrist
Secretary........John Mathew
L.E.O.............Rick Sigrist
SD..................Richard Spracklen
JD..................Cedric Radcliffe
SS..................Larry Knapp
JS..................David Allman
Chaplain.........O.M. Roux
Tyler...............Charles McConnell
Trustee............Rick Sigrist
There will be a Closed Installation conducted at the first meeting in December. WB Mark Wamack has consented to preside over the ceremony.
We've updated the events listed in our previous post. As your schedule permits, these promise to be interesting.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 2, 2009. Installation of Officers for LaRue Lodge #463, WB Mark Wamack presiding. Lodge opens at 7:30pm.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
It has been a busy time for us. Grand Lodge has come and gone, we had a special meeting to confer the MM degree, and there are many more things on the horizon.
Our Special Meeting was held on 10-31-09, raising our most recent candidate. It was quite an event, as we had 6 visitors from outside the District assisting with the work. The bulk were from Orient Lodge #321, Waverly, Ohio, who made a day of the experience. And as the dust was settling, additional petitions were requested. Sounds like a great problem!
One bit of news that might otherwise get lost in our activity concerns our roof. As one of the longest-running concerns of any building, ours has again been refurbished. More accurately, it has been re-coated. The project was a little more expensive than we'd prefer, but such is the price of staying dry. And we all like that.
As far as we know at this time, here are the important events in our future:
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 7, 2009. Installation of WB Frank Egelsky III as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Chester Lodge #238.
November 12, 2009. Installation of WB Orville Tussing as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Oliver Lodge #447.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is tentatively scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the Masonic anniversaries for November:
11-5-69........John Hesse
11-3-99........Scott Jackson
Here are the birthdays being celebrated this month:
11-3.......Randy Blue
11-5.......Rick Sigrist
11-9.......John Hesse
11-17.....Harvey Doss
11-19.....Michael Dutton
11-22.....Ted Williams
11-28.....Evan Clark
11-30.....Nathan Hampton
We have one other announcement of note. Our Annual Meeting, and election of 2009-2010 Officers, will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 (see above). Due to vacation plans, the results won't be posted until 11-13-09. Our apologies for the delay. But if that's too inconvenient, you could always attend on election night!
Our Special Meeting was held on 10-31-09, raising our most recent candidate. It was quite an event, as we had 6 visitors from outside the District assisting with the work. The bulk were from Orient Lodge #321, Waverly, Ohio, who made a day of the experience. And as the dust was settling, additional petitions were requested. Sounds like a great problem!
One bit of news that might otherwise get lost in our activity concerns our roof. As one of the longest-running concerns of any building, ours has again been refurbished. More accurately, it has been re-coated. The project was a little more expensive than we'd prefer, but such is the price of staying dry. And we all like that.
As far as we know at this time, here are the important events in our future:
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 7, 2009. Installation of WB Frank Egelsky III as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Chester Lodge #238.
November 12, 2009. Installation of WB Orville Tussing as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Oliver Lodge #447.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is tentatively scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the Masonic anniversaries for November:
11-5-69........John Hesse
11-3-99........Scott Jackson
Here are the birthdays being celebrated this month:
11-3.......Randy Blue
11-5.......Rick Sigrist
11-9.......John Hesse
11-17.....Harvey Doss
11-19.....Michael Dutton
11-22.....Ted Williams
11-28.....Evan Clark
11-30.....Nathan Hampton
We have one other announcement of note. Our Annual Meeting, and election of 2009-2010 Officers, will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 (see above). Due to vacation plans, the results won't be posted until 11-13-09. Our apologies for the delay. But if that's too inconvenient, you could always attend on election night!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
OK, it's official - we have a MM degree scheduled. The WM called a Special meeting for Saturday, October 31, 2009. Lodge opens at 1pm. Obviously this is a special occasion, which includes guests from outside the District. Be there if you can.
Petitions! After a dry spell, we voted on our most recent one at our last meeting. And another is anticipated soon. This promises to be an active winter.
Below are the functions currently on the horizon.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect a final practice for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday). Lodge will open at 1pm. We anticipate guests from outside the District. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Petitions! After a dry spell, we voted on our most recent one at our last meeting. And another is anticipated soon. This promises to be an active winter.
Below are the functions currently on the horizon.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect a final practice for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday). Lodge will open at 1pm. We anticipate guests from outside the District. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
OK, it has been a while since our last post. Thanks to all who have mentioned it, and thanks for those who successfully migrated to our new site. In the future we'll try to do a better job with the updates.
We've had two meetings since our summer break, and have been busy since the first rap of the gavel. We've passed a candidate to the FC degree, received a new petition, have another waiting "in the wings", and have plans for a MM degree experience yet this month. And we're just getting started!
One interesting item is a routine function with an unexpected twist. In September we mailed the 2010 dues notices. Nothing new there. Courtesy of the MORI system, we included a Member Profile for each member. This contains the customary contact information, as well as the member's Masonic record. These apparently have been a hit with the membership, prompting many comments, and a couple concerns. We welcome both. It is nice to have your own copy of your Masonic history, and it has helped ensure we have accurate records. Everyone wins.
As you can see below, our schedule is busy. So, take a good look and make your plans accordingly.
September 13, 2009. The 15th District Awards Banquet was held at the Plaza Inn, in Mt. Victory. No, we didn't win anything this year, but it was nice to be in the running.
October 7, 2009. We will be practicing the MM degree. It is also anticipated we will be voting on our most recent petition.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect to announce final arrangements for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday - Tentative). We anticipate portrayal of the MM degree on our current candidate. An afternoon start is expected due to travel considerations. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the birthdays we are celebrating in October:
10-11..........Ron Phillips
10-19..........Leroy Harder
10-19..........Cedric Radcliff
10-26..........Robert Everly
10-28..........Gene McMahan
And here are the Masonic Anniversaries we are celebrating in October:
10-21-64..........Phillip winslow
10-21-70..........Phillip Weist
10-2-74............Robert Lee
10-5-77.............Rick Sigrist
10-20-93..........William Bennett
We've had two meetings since our summer break, and have been busy since the first rap of the gavel. We've passed a candidate to the FC degree, received a new petition, have another waiting "in the wings", and have plans for a MM degree experience yet this month. And we're just getting started!
One interesting item is a routine function with an unexpected twist. In September we mailed the 2010 dues notices. Nothing new there. Courtesy of the MORI system, we included a Member Profile for each member. This contains the customary contact information, as well as the member's Masonic record. These apparently have been a hit with the membership, prompting many comments, and a couple concerns. We welcome both. It is nice to have your own copy of your Masonic history, and it has helped ensure we have accurate records. Everyone wins.
As you can see below, our schedule is busy. So, take a good look and make your plans accordingly.
September 13, 2009. The 15th District Awards Banquet was held at the Plaza Inn, in Mt. Victory. No, we didn't win anything this year, but it was nice to be in the running.
October 7, 2009. We will be practicing the MM degree. It is also anticipated we will be voting on our most recent petition.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect to announce final arrangements for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday - Tentative). We anticipate portrayal of the MM degree on our current candidate. An afternoon start is expected due to travel considerations. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the birthdays we are celebrating in October:
10-11..........Ron Phillips
10-19..........Leroy Harder
10-19..........Cedric Radcliff
10-26..........Robert Everly
10-28..........Gene McMahan
And here are the Masonic Anniversaries we are celebrating in October:
10-21-64..........Phillip winslow
10-21-70..........Phillip Weist
10-2-74............Robert Lee
10-5-77.............Rick Sigrist
10-20-93..........William Bennett
Monday, August 31, 2009
Back to work!
As previously noted, our first meeting of the year is this Wednesday, September 2nd. In addition to the customary issues, we have a candidate ready for the FC degree. Should be a fun night!
Here are the birthdays we are celebrating in September:
9-6......Scott Jackson
9-10....Arthur Keirns
9-14....Greg Rice
9-16....Phillip Winslow
9-20....John Ridgway
9-22....Don Redd
9-28....Clyde Schertzer
9-29....Milton Lightfoot
We also have a Masonic anniversary this month:
9-21-77....Steve Sigrist
Here are the birthdays we are celebrating in September:
9-6......Scott Jackson
9-10....Arthur Keirns
9-14....Greg Rice
9-16....Phillip Winslow
9-20....John Ridgway
9-22....Don Redd
9-28....Clyde Schertzer
9-29....Milton Lightfoot
We also have a Masonic anniversary this month:
9-21-77....Steve Sigrist
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Here are the list of birthdays we have for August:
5th........John McElheny
15th......Richard Hoover
18th......Larry Knapp
20th......William Bennett
22nd......Don Kennedy
27th.......Jeff Adkins
31st.......Ted Elsasser
We don't have any Masonic anniversaries listed for August.
In the most recent issue of "The Beacon" (July/August 2009), we received information on the Grand Master's One Day Class from June 13th. Totaling all 25 Districts in Ohio, the day resulted in 2,340 new Master Masons. A breakdown by District was not available, but the article mentioned that PDDGM Jerry Belt presided over the 15th District Master Mason degree, with his son as the working candidate. Congratulations to all who joined, participated in, and attended the events.
The commitments of summer quickly pass. But there are still dates to mark on your calendar:
August 12, 2009. Deputy Grand Master's Rollout Program, to be held at Latham Lodge #154, Kenton, Ohio, at 7pm.
September 2, 2009. First meeting of the fall, and conferring the FC degree.
September 12, 2009. Annual Meeting at East Liberty #247, at 9am.
September 13, 2009. 15th District Awards Banquet, 6:30pm, at the Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory.
September 27, 2009. The Grand Lodge of Ohio and the Invisible Lodge of Ohio announce a night of magic and comedy with Angela Funovits and David McCreary. The event will be held at the Makoy Center in Hilliard, OH.
Tickets are $25, and seats are limited. All proceeds will go to benefit the Royal C. Scofield Foundation for the Masonic Model SAP. Tickets can be obtained through the Grand Lodge of Ohio web site.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
5th........John McElheny
15th......Richard Hoover
18th......Larry Knapp
20th......William Bennett
22nd......Don Kennedy
27th.......Jeff Adkins
31st.......Ted Elsasser
We don't have any Masonic anniversaries listed for August.
In the most recent issue of "The Beacon" (July/August 2009), we received information on the Grand Master's One Day Class from June 13th. Totaling all 25 Districts in Ohio, the day resulted in 2,340 new Master Masons. A breakdown by District was not available, but the article mentioned that PDDGM Jerry Belt presided over the 15th District Master Mason degree, with his son as the working candidate. Congratulations to all who joined, participated in, and attended the events.
The commitments of summer quickly pass. But there are still dates to mark on your calendar:
August 12, 2009. Deputy Grand Master's Rollout Program, to be held at Latham Lodge #154, Kenton, Ohio, at 7pm.
September 2, 2009. First meeting of the fall, and conferring the FC degree.
September 12, 2009. Annual Meeting at East Liberty #247, at 9am.
September 13, 2009. 15th District Awards Banquet, 6:30pm, at the Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory.
September 27, 2009. The Grand Lodge of Ohio and the Invisible Lodge of Ohio announce a night of magic and comedy with Angela Funovits and David McCreary. The event will be held at the Makoy Center in Hilliard, OH.
Tickets are $25, and seats are limited. All proceeds will go to benefit the Royal C. Scofield Foundation for the Masonic Model SAP. Tickets can be obtained through the Grand Lodge of Ohio web site.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Here are the birthdays for July:
7-10...Dan Hicks
7-17....Stanley Foos
7-18....John Mathew
7-24....Howard Dean
We have one Masonic anniversary for July:
7-26-1940....John D. McElheny
As the commitments of June fade into memory, there are still dates to mark on your calendar:
August 12, 2009. Deputy Grand Master's Rollout Program, to be held at Latham Lodge #154, Kenton, Ohio, at 7pm.
September 2, 2009. First meeting of the fall, and conferring the FC degree.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
7-10...Dan Hicks
7-17....Stanley Foos
7-18....John Mathew
7-24....Howard Dean
We have one Masonic anniversary for July:
7-26-1940....John D. McElheny
As the commitments of June fade into memory, there are still dates to mark on your calendar:
August 12, 2009. Deputy Grand Master's Rollout Program, to be held at Latham Lodge #154, Kenton, Ohio, at 7pm.
September 2, 2009. First meeting of the fall, and conferring the FC degree.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
There might have been a chilly rain outside, but the warmth inside was delightful. And busy! Great pizza started the evening, with excellent conversation leading into the meeting. Our night included:
- A 25-year pin presentation to B. Robert Everly
- Our LEO, WB Rick Sigrist's Masonic Minute presentation celebrating B. Everly's MM degree from the April 4, 1984 minutes.
- The EA lecture and charge were given to our newest member.
- The EA exam was returned in an excellent manner by our newest member.
- Our DDGM, RWB Goff presented two Grand Master's pins.
- Our DDGM, RWB Goff, led the lodge in a spirited game of "Are You More Knowledgeable Than An Entered Apprentice?"
Before wishing the membership a great summer, WM Lightfoot announced we would be exemplifying the FC degree at our next meeting, September 2nd.
Remember, although we are on our summer break, there are many events this summer. Scroll down for the complete list.
- A 25-year pin presentation to B. Robert Everly
- Our LEO, WB Rick Sigrist's Masonic Minute presentation celebrating B. Everly's MM degree from the April 4, 1984 minutes.
- The EA lecture and charge were given to our newest member.
- The EA exam was returned in an excellent manner by our newest member.
- Our DDGM, RWB Goff presented two Grand Master's pins.
- Our DDGM, RWB Goff, led the lodge in a spirited game of "Are You More Knowledgeable Than An Entered Apprentice?"
Before wishing the membership a great summer, WM Lightfoot announced we would be exemplifying the FC degree at our next meeting, September 2nd.
Remember, although we are on our summer break, there are many events this summer. Scroll down for the complete list.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Don't forget dinner prior to Lodge this week! With pizza as the featured item, what more do we need?
Here is the list of Masonic anniversaries during the month of June:
6-6-45....Joseph Spitzer
6-4-47....John Ridgway
6-14-61...Larry Knapp
6-6-62....Ralph Lee
6-4-75....Tom Hafer
6-7-78.....Richard Peterman
6-6-79.....Evan Clark
6-4-08....Nathan Hampton
And here are the birthdays being celebrated this month:
6-9.....Charles Randles
6-16....Robert White
6-19....Dan Stover
6-23....Phillip McCullough
6-30....Theodore McElheny
Here is the list of Masonic anniversaries during the month of June:
6-6-45....Joseph Spitzer
6-4-47....John Ridgway
6-14-61...Larry Knapp
6-6-62....Ralph Lee
6-4-75....Tom Hafer
6-7-78.....Richard Peterman
6-6-79.....Evan Clark
6-4-08....Nathan Hampton
And here are the birthdays being celebrated this month:
6-9.....Charles Randles
6-16....Robert White
6-19....Dan Stover
6-23....Phillip McCullough
6-30....Theodore McElheny
Saturday, May 23, 2009
As we head toward our summer break, we are keeping busy. Our most recent member was initiated on the 20th. Congratulations! Due to scheduling difficulties the lecture and charge will be given at our next meeting. With more petitions still out, it sounds like we will have a busy fall.
For our next meeting we have a full night scheduled. We start at 6:30pm with a pizza dinner. W, Ned Goff, our DDGM, is presenting a special Masonic Education program, which he promises will be fun and instructive! There will be recognition of Past-Masters of LaRue Lodge, with plenty of opportunity to share favorite moments from those years. We will be presenting a 25-year pin, and the above-noted EA lecture and charge.
Food, fun, and fellowship - a hard combination to beat. See you there!
For our next meeting we have a full night scheduled. We start at 6:30pm with a pizza dinner. W, Ned Goff, our DDGM, is presenting a special Masonic Education program, which he promises will be fun and instructive! There will be recognition of Past-Masters of LaRue Lodge, with plenty of opportunity to share favorite moments from those years. We will be presenting a 25-year pin, and the above-noted EA lecture and charge.
Food, fun, and fellowship - a hard combination to beat. See you there!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Wow! Did we ever have a busy evening at our last meeting! Here is a summary of the highlights.
- Our most recent petition received a favorable vote. Performance of the EA degree is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, at 7:30pm.
- We had two Masonic Minute presentations.
1) WB Wamack reported on his recent FC inspection, and thanked the Lodge for the practice time during a recent meeting.
2) WB Sigrist gave a presentation on the Grand Lodge Dispensation granted to hold the FC degree at Ohio Village Lodge on March 15, 1984. Recollections of that evening were shared by those in attendance. Our candidate that night is also scheduled to receive his 25-year pin at our first meeting in June (see below).
RWB Spracklen gave a report on our transition to dimmable CFB bulbs in the Lodge room. Roughly half of the bulbs have already been replaced, with the remaining bulbs on back-order. During a demonstration they dim as well or better than incandescent bulbs. Although the take a few minutes to achieve full brightness when switched on, they provide sufficient light.
Here are some important dates to remember:
June 3, 2009. Past Masters recognition, and special Masonic Education program. The evening will start with pizza at 6:30pm. Past Masters will be recognized, and a 25-year pin presentation is on the schedule. Following, RWB Ned Goff, DDGM, will be presenting a special Lodge Education Report and Program for our membership. He promises a fun evening, so be sure to attend.
June 13, 2009. Grand Master's One Day Class. This will be held at the Richwood Masonic Center. Registration at 6:30am, program starting at 8am. Lunch will be pizza, with the program concluding by 2:45pm.
June 14, 2009. Ohio Masonic Home Day in Springfield.
June 26, 2009. Special Olympics Opening Ceremony.
June 28, 2009. OES Cornerstone Laying, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
August 12, 2009. Deputy Grand Master's Rollout Program, to be held at Latham Lodge #154, Kenton, Ohio, at 7pm.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
Birthdays for May:
5-4 Robert Lee
5-27 Steve Sigrist
Masonic Anniversaries:
5-7-52 O.M. Roux
5-23-63 LeRoy Harder
5-20-64 Wayne Schaber
5-20-65 Richard Hoover
5-17-67 Michael Dutton
5-20-70 Pearl Gamble
5-20-70 Rollie McElheny
5-3-72 Stanley Foos
5-15-74 Milton Lightfoot
5-18-78 Jeff Winslow
5-1-85 Rod Lightfoot
- Our most recent petition received a favorable vote. Performance of the EA degree is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, at 7:30pm.
- We had two Masonic Minute presentations.
1) WB Wamack reported on his recent FC inspection, and thanked the Lodge for the practice time during a recent meeting.
2) WB Sigrist gave a presentation on the Grand Lodge Dispensation granted to hold the FC degree at Ohio Village Lodge on March 15, 1984. Recollections of that evening were shared by those in attendance. Our candidate that night is also scheduled to receive his 25-year pin at our first meeting in June (see below).
RWB Spracklen gave a report on our transition to dimmable CFB bulbs in the Lodge room. Roughly half of the bulbs have already been replaced, with the remaining bulbs on back-order. During a demonstration they dim as well or better than incandescent bulbs. Although the take a few minutes to achieve full brightness when switched on, they provide sufficient light.
Here are some important dates to remember:
June 3, 2009. Past Masters recognition, and special Masonic Education program. The evening will start with pizza at 6:30pm. Past Masters will be recognized, and a 25-year pin presentation is on the schedule. Following, RWB Ned Goff, DDGM, will be presenting a special Lodge Education Report and Program for our membership. He promises a fun evening, so be sure to attend.
June 13, 2009. Grand Master's One Day Class. This will be held at the Richwood Masonic Center. Registration at 6:30am, program starting at 8am. Lunch will be pizza, with the program concluding by 2:45pm.
June 14, 2009. Ohio Masonic Home Day in Springfield.
June 26, 2009. Special Olympics Opening Ceremony.
June 28, 2009. OES Cornerstone Laying, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
August 12, 2009. Deputy Grand Master's Rollout Program, to be held at Latham Lodge #154, Kenton, Ohio, at 7pm.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
Birthdays for May:
5-4 Robert Lee
5-27 Steve Sigrist
Masonic Anniversaries:
5-7-52 O.M. Roux
5-23-63 LeRoy Harder
5-20-64 Wayne Schaber
5-20-65 Richard Hoover
5-17-67 Michael Dutton
5-20-70 Pearl Gamble
5-20-70 Rollie McElheny
5-3-72 Stanley Foos
5-15-74 Milton Lightfoot
5-18-78 Jeff Winslow
5-1-85 Rod Lightfoot
Useful sites
We remind you to visit the web site for the 15th Masonic District: http://district15.freemason.com . The site lists all the District Lodges (and their web pages), along with meeting and contact information. It also contains information on the Grand Master's program for the coming year, and District goals and events. Take an opportunity to check it out! In addition, the Grand Lodge web site has interesting information: http://www.freemason.com/ ..
We also recommend visiting the web site of the Masonic Retirement Village: http://ohiomasonichome.org/ . The Masonic Retirement Village (MRV) is located on the grounds of The Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio. It is a lovely residential community for Master Masons, Prince Hall Masons, their wives or widows and other individuals age 55 and older who are affiliated with the Masonic fraternity. The Village is home for more than 300 residents living in patio homes, apartments and in residential care accommodations enjoying 24-hour security and lifestyle choices. For additional details, their web site has contact information.
We also recommend visiting the web site of the Masonic Retirement Village: http://ohiomasonichome.org/ . The Masonic Retirement Village (MRV) is located on the grounds of The Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio. It is a lovely residential community for Master Masons, Prince Hall Masons, their wives or widows and other individuals age 55 and older who are affiliated with the Masonic fraternity. The Village is home for more than 300 residents living in patio homes, apartments and in residential care accommodations enjoying 24-hour security and lifestyle choices. For additional details, their web site has contact information.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Welcome Home - Again!
Frequent readers will recall our posts from our former Expage site, or our more recent effort at Geocities ( http://www.geocities.com/larue463/larue463.html ). Sadly, the days for both have passed. Expage dropped their free web sites, which caused the initial switch. As Geocities was part of Yahoo, it was presumed to be a more permanent location. And it was, until April 2009. At that time we were informed free web hosting was being discontinued, necessitating another move. And here we are!
What can you expect from us? Since the beginning of our web presence, we've tried to provide a twice-monthly newsletter of sorts, listing recent topics and events from meetings, celebrating birthdays and Masonic anniversaries, and noting significant events for the Lodge calendar. We feature links to web sites for the 15th District, Grand Lodge of Ohio, Ohio Masonic Home, and the first 100 years of our individual history. Special communications are shared, along with changes as they impact our membership. In short, if you miss a meeting, we try to fill you in.
What do we expect from you? Feedback and participation pretty well cover it. Tell us how to improve our information sharing techniques. If you were at a meeting and an important item is missing from the notes, remind us. If you have articles or web sites to share, let us know. Our email and mailing addresses are listed. As part of our quality-control process, we welcome your assistance in making this site work for all of us.
When can we expect all this to happen? Soon! Work has already begun to capture information from our former site to bring over. Before our summer recess everything should be in place. Until then, our "Work in Progress" sign will be hanging over the monitor.
Thanks for making this journey with us.
John Mathew, Secretary
Frequent readers will recall our posts from our former Expage site, or our more recent effort at Geocities ( http://www.geocities.com/larue463/larue463.html ). Sadly, the days for both have passed. Expage dropped their free web sites, which caused the initial switch. As Geocities was part of Yahoo, it was presumed to be a more permanent location. And it was, until April 2009. At that time we were informed free web hosting was being discontinued, necessitating another move. And here we are!
What can you expect from us? Since the beginning of our web presence, we've tried to provide a twice-monthly newsletter of sorts, listing recent topics and events from meetings, celebrating birthdays and Masonic anniversaries, and noting significant events for the Lodge calendar. We feature links to web sites for the 15th District, Grand Lodge of Ohio, Ohio Masonic Home, and the first 100 years of our individual history. Special communications are shared, along with changes as they impact our membership. In short, if you miss a meeting, we try to fill you in.
What do we expect from you? Feedback and participation pretty well cover it. Tell us how to improve our information sharing techniques. If you were at a meeting and an important item is missing from the notes, remind us. If you have articles or web sites to share, let us know. Our email and mailing addresses are listed. As part of our quality-control process, we welcome your assistance in making this site work for all of us.
When can we expect all this to happen? Soon! Work has already begun to capture information from our former site to bring over. Before our summer recess everything should be in place. Until then, our "Work in Progress" sign will be hanging over the monitor.
Thanks for making this journey with us.
John Mathew, Secretary
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