OK, we thought summer was too hot, and so was September at first. Then the rains came, along with the cool temperatures. As we attempt to look through the rain-streaked window, the raft is sounding like a better deal. At least until the weather turns cold.
On to business!
We have had the 15th District Annual Meeting and have information on Inspections as well as the Grand Masters Reception. Full details can be found at http://district15.freemason.com/ .
Our Inspection is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2012. We will be offering snacks at 9am, and Inspection in the EA degree will commence at 10am. Since coffee, juice and doughnuts went over well the last time, you might anticipate a reprise of that menu.
The Grand Masters Reception has a longer back story. It will be held on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7pm at the Huntsville Event Center. The facility is in Huntsville, which is between Bellefontaine and Indian Lake, on route 117. Frequent readers and\or attendees will recall that Karen’s Event Center in Marysville was the location for many years. Unfortunately the catering company didn’t own the building. The owner was forced to sell, and it was purchased by a church. With short notice to seek other locations for our assigned date, the District was fortunate to find this location.
We have six Masonic Anniversaries this month:
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
10-31-09…………David Allman
We have five birthdays for October:
10-11……………..Ronald Phillips
10-19……………..Cedric Radcliffe
10-21……………..Josiah Sayers
10-26……………..Robert Everly
10-28……………..Gene McMahan
The following are additional events for your calendar:
October 5, 2011. Stated Meeting. FC degree is tentatively planned.
October 14 & 15, 2011. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Cleveland, Ohio. For those who have never attended one, this would be a wonderful experience.
November 2, 2011. Annual Meeting of LaRue Lodge #463. Our Annual Meeting gives you the chance to make your thoughts known on the future leaders of our Lodge. You don’t have to accept an office to enjoy the evening, so we’ll count on seeing you.
November 8, 2011. Ohio’s General Election. They don’t call it participatory government for nothing. Make your vote count!
November 11, 1011. Veterans Day. This is the day to celebrate those who have placed their lives on the line for the freedoms we love. Don't take the opportunity just to thank a Veteran. Do take the opportunity to thank all the Veterans you encounter, whether in person or via social media. It will mean more to them than words can describe.
November 12, 2011. 15th District Secretary Meeting, held at East Liberty Lodge #247 @ 9am. Attendance isn’t restricted to those holding the Secretary position. Considerable information is shared pertaining to future District and Lodge activities.
November 24, 2011. Thanksgiving. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. Take time to give thanks for what you hold dear.
November 26, 2011. The Game. Since 1897 The Ohio State University has played the University of Michigan. Between them they have won 78 Big Ten Championships, and 18 National Championships. Long considered the country’s best college football rivalry, it is considered “must see TV” in both states. This year both teams have new coaches. How can shopping possibly compare?
December 3, 2011. Past Master’s Convocation, held at Bellefontaine #209 @ 9am.
December 25, 2011. Christmas.
January 1, 2012. New Year’s Day.
March 31, 2012. Inspection in the EA degree. Snacks served at 9am, Inspection starts at 10:00am.
April 13, 2012. 15th District Grand Masters Reception. Held at the Huntsville Event Center, Huntsville, OH. Dinner scheduled to start at 7pm.
That sums up the information we have at this time. Be sure to dust off that ritual. Soon we’ll need your help in the MM degree!
See you at Lodge!
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