OK, raise your hand if the holidays zipped past you like a sports car while you were ambling along in the slow lane? We confess, it happened to us. One minute we were fussing with details for holiday gatherings, and now we're here in mid-January. Was it fun? Yes, from what we remember.
As this is being typed, Boggs Lodge is getting ready to sit down for dinner prior to their FC Inspection. They are the first of the year, but certainly not the last. That honor was reserved for us, but not by design. We attempted to have our MM Inspection much earlier in the year. Due to a variety of schedule conflicts, that didn't work out the way we had thought. This year we will be "bringing up the rear", so to speak. Did they save the best till last? Time, and the DDGM, will tell.
For those interested, here is the entire 2026 Inspection schedule:
2026 Inspections
| DATE | LODGE | DEG | TIME | MEAL |
| 1-17-26 | BOGGS | FC | 7:00P | 6:00P |
| 1-24-26 | MT GILEAD | FC | 5:00P | |
| 2-7-26 | MARION | MM | 9:00A | |
| 2-14-26 | MAD RIVER | EA | 9:00A | |
| 3-7-26 | BELLEFONTAIN | MM | 9:00A | |
| 3-14-26 | CHESTER | EA | 1:30P | 12:30P |
| 3-14-26 | OLIVER | FC | 7:30P | |
| 3-21-26 | PALESTINE | EA | 9:00A | 8:00A |
| 3-21-26 | MT CARMEL | FC | 1:00P | 12:00P |
| 4-11-26 | EAST LIBERTY | EA | 9:00A | 8:00A |
| 5-2-26 | LARUE | MM | 5:00P |
We'd be remiss if we didn't note the upcoming Grand Master's Reception. Breaking with tradition, this year it is being held on February 27th. The following was "borrowed" from the 15th District web site:
February 27th – Grand Masters Reception
Reservations are now open for the 2026 GM Reception. We will be Honoring MWB Shawn A. Johnson and lady Colleen on Friday February 27th, 2026 at All Occasions Catering in Waldo, OH. We invite you and your spouse to attend.
Dinner will be Beef Braised Short Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Salad, Rolls, & Brownies. Drinks will be Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee & Water.
Reservations Required
Cost: $30.00pp (+CC fees if required)
Dress Code: Business Casual
Agenda: 6:00PM – Social, 7:00PM Reception Start, 8:00PM Presentations & Awards
You may register for the event using one of these (2) ways:
1) Use the Eventbrite Link to Self Register – Credit/Debit Card Accepted
Eventbrite Link to GM Reception RSVP
2) Notify the District Secretary, Bro. Matthew Bosh.
That sums up what we know for now. Take care, stay warm, and
We'll see you in Lodge
