With Inspection season finally over
(yes, it seems to take years to squeeze in 11
Inspections), and our Open House in the rear view mirror, we are turning
our attention to other activities.
First is a reminder of the calendar
as we currently know it:
May 27th - Memorial Day. Yes, it is a holiday, but a somber one. It is
an opportunity for us to honor those who gave their lives for our country.
June 7 is the 15th District Grand Master's Reception Picnic at Bellefontaine
#209, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Transitioning from the informal picnics of
recent years, this is a suit-and-tie affair.
Regardless, it is a great opportunity to interact with Grand Lodge
Officers, getting to know the person, not just the title.
July 4th - Independence
Day. This
commemorates the passing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental
Congress on July 4, 1776. Parades, fireworks, cookouts, and draping
everything in red, white, and blue is how we think of it now. In 1776, it
was a day that changed the world.
September 2nd - Labor Day. Becoming a federal holiday in 1894, Labor Day pays
tribute to the contributions and achievements of the American worker.
Those who do the heavy lifting to keep things working deserve, and have earned,
this recognition.
September 4 @ 7:30pm is our first meeting of the fall.
September 14 @ 9am will be the 15th District Annual Meeting at East Liberty
#247. Among other things discussed will be finalization of the 2025
Inspection schedule. Will there be
doughnuts? Possibly. Will it be
exciting? Depends on your
definition of exciting.
September 15th @ 6pm will be the 15th District Awards Dinner. It will be
held at The Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, Ohio. Even if your Lodge didn't win
something (after all, this isn't youth soccer), the food and fellowship are
enough to justify attending.
November 11th - Veterans
Day. This a day to express
gratitude to America's service members, past and present, who served in both
war and peace.
November 24 - Thanksgiving
Day.
Observed in North America, this is meant to celebrate the harvest season, as
well as the other blessing of the year. Yes, that means there is more to
the holiday than turkey and football.
December 7 @ 9am will be the 15th District Past Master's Convocation, to be
held at Bellefontaine #209.
The last topic is one that pops up
every spring - What do we do during
summer? That answer is much longer than the question might
indicate.
Lodges traditionally "go
dark" (don't meet) during the months of July and August. In our
particular location, with a largely agrarian populous, June also poses
challenges. For years we have not had sufficient attendance in June to
conduct business. It is clear that our necessary vocations are not to be
neglected, and just as clear that we are
not permitted to "cancel" meetings. Where
does that leave us? Call before you come, unless you are bringing
lots of friends.
That summarizes what we are looking
at for the present. As additional information becomes available we will
post it. Till next time,
See you in Lodge!