And you thought summer was hot?

OK, we thought summer was hot too. But who thought September would still feature temperatures in the 90’s? So it has been in Ohio this year: one day blizzard, the next day flood. We hesitate to ponder the weather we will experience this coming winter. We are considering orders for ponchos, water wings, and snow shoes. And maybe a raft.

For our first meeting of the year we had anticipated an FC degree experience. Although that is still possible, it appears this will be delayed until a later meeting. Stay tuned for details as they become available. Instead, our Lodge Education Officer has promised a presentation that makes his previous efforts seem like warm-ups in comparison. Get there early for a good seat!

We have one Masonic Anniversary this month:

9-21-77……………Stephan Sigrist

We have several birthdays for September:

9-6………………..Scott Jackson

9-10………………Arthur Keirns

9-14………………Greg Rice

9-16………………Phillip Winslow

9-22………………Donald Redd

9-29………………Milton Lightfoot

The following are additional events for your calendar:

September 5, 2011. Labor Day. Celebrate those who have done the heavy lifting to make our country great.

September 7, 2011. First Stated Meeting after the summer break.

September 10, 2011. 15^th District Annual Meeting, at Mt. Gilead #206 @ 9am.

September 11, 2011. 15th District Awards Dinner, hosted by Oliver #447 at the Plaza Inn @ 6pm: http://www.plazainn.net/ . We have been requested to turn in a head count by Thursday, September 8^th. Please contact our Secretary if you plan to attend.

October 5, 2011. Stated Meeting. MM 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. 15^th 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.

That sums up the information we have at this time. Be sure to dust off that ritual. Our next meeting is just around the corner!

See you at Lodge!

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