Bless you Buckeye Chuck!
It has already been a long cold winter. Thanks to the celebrated rodent prognosticator, we are assured that spring is a mere 6 weeks away. Using recent experience as a guide, we suppose that means 12 more significant snowfalls, and 6 more chances to lose power along with our footing. We shudder to consider the possibilities without the impact of global warming.
On the 2nd we attempted to hold our regular stated meeting, but without effect. The five hearty souls who braved the weather shared travel experiences and mishaps, all of which will be more humorous when the bruises heal. When no additional members arrived, we headed back to our warm homes. Observing our progress on the sidewalk brought to mind Paul Simon’s popular tune, Slip Sliding Away, with a slightly erratic pace.
Much of the discussion on the 2nd involved the concept of canceling meetings due to ice and snow, declared emergencies, or other exigent conditions. For this reason restating the procedure as it is known to us seems appropriate. Of the four Past Masters present, none recalled ever receiving permission from Grand Lodge to cancel a Stated Meeting. Over the years this issue has been addressed by several Grand Masters, and we know of no change in this position. For that reason, do not expect us to make an announcement canceling a Stated Meeting. That being said, we recognize there are situations where attempting to attend is not recommended. These include declared emergencies, hazardous conditions, and any situation where personal or family safety is an issue. We enjoy gathering for the fellowship on meeting nights, but firmly desire that no one is put at risk to do so. In the grand scheme of things, it is our membership that is important, not the meeting. ‘Nuf said.
Below are the new listings for birthdays and Masonic anniversaries.
Birthdays for February:
2-1…..………..Rod Lightfoot
2-2……………Tom Hafer
2-5….………...Phillip Weist
2-19…..………Don Adams
2-22….……….Jeff Winslow
2-24….……….Richard Spracklen
2-26…………..Randall Huffman
2-26….……….Richard Peterman
2-26….……….Tom Tucker
Masonic Anniversaries for February:
2-3-43……….….Theodore McElheny, Sr.
2-7-62……….….James Weist
2-6-63……….….Phillip McCullough
2-2-71.……….…Terry Hafer
2-6-85………..…Marvin Guider
2-14-87…………Charles Randles
2-26-00………….Jeff Davis
We constantly adjust our 2011 Calendar Listings. Make sure to check them out and plan accordingly. If you need a pocket calendar to keep track of important dates, check with the SW.
January 15 through April 2, 2011. Inspection season. Please refer to the 15th District web site for specific dates, times, and locations.
March 11 & 12, 2011. State Secretary's Association Meeting, Worthington, Ohio.
March 25, 2011 @ 7pm. The 15th District Grand Master’s Reception. It will again be held at Karen’s Event Center, Marysville.
March 26, 2011 @ 10am. Special meeting for the conferral of the MM degree on our most recent candidate. Come if you can, as we can always use the help! This will be excellent practice for Inspection the following Saturday. See below.
April 2, 2011 @ 10am. Annual Inspection of LaRue Lodge for the pleasure of DDGM Paul Robinson, in the MM degree.
June 12, 2011. Ohio Masonic Home Day.
October 14 & 15, 2011. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Cleveland, Ohio.
That’s all that we know of for now. Taking a tip from Buckeye Chuck, we’re getting those sunglasses and wide brim hats ready for spring, but we’re going to hold off on the shorts and sandals!
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