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!
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