Happy New Year!

Where has the time gone? It seems like just a few days ago we were seeing Christmas decorations line store shelves. By now the dust has finally settled on those same shelves, the last of the Christmas paper has been pulled off the dining room lights, and those gifts that were a half size too small have been exchanged. Valentine’s candy can’t be far away.

We have three Masonic Anniversaries this month:

1-16-60………….Clyde Schertzer

1-20-82…….……John Mathew

1-15-97………….Don Kennedy

We have four birthdays for January:

1-5………………..Rick Sims

1-9………………..O.M. Roux

1-18………………Marvin Guider

1-18-……………..Ralph Lee

Today of all days it is appropriate to consider fresh starts and new beginnings. As we flip that calendar page over to 2012, consider some things before writing anything. At the end of the year what would you like this calendar to look like? What events or activities would you like it to reflect? Some would say more time with family, while others would list that special dream vacation. Regardless of your preference, if it is reflected in the listings, you’ll feel better about it as the year draws to a close. Now is a good time to pencil in those special things.

The following are suggested events for your calendar:

January 14, 2012. J.C. Musser Work Day, held at Boggs #292 @ 9am. Our District copy of the written ritual will be available.

January 21, 2012. Inspection Season starts with inspection of Mt. Carmel #303 in the MM degree. The first section starts at 11am, dinner at noon, resuming immediately after. Please consult the 15^th District web site for the full Inspection schedule. Please note there have been adjustments to the original published schedule.

February 1, 2012. FC degree.

March 31, 2012. Our Inspection in the EA degree. Snacks served at 9am, Inspection starts at 10:00am.

April 13, 2012. 15^th District Grand Masters Reception. Held at the Huntsville Event Center, Huntsville, OH. Dinner scheduled to start at 7pm.

Although attendance at the above is earnestly solicited, the arrival of winter makes it appropriate to discuss caution. Previous years we were informed that Lodges were not permitted to cancel meetings due to weather conditions. This has since been relaxed, permitting cancellations if the safety of the brethren was at issue. Realistically, you are the best judge of safety in your travels, not us. If you decide it isn’t safe to travel to one of our functions, please stay home! We will understand your reason, appreciate that you considered it, and thankful that you are safe. ‘Nuff said.

.Be careful out there!

.See you at Lodge!

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