Welcome to November!

It has been a busy month, and we’re just getting started.  The largest news item is our election of officers for 2012-2013.  At the bottom of this post is the entire list of elected and appointed officers.  Our calendar listings have had some adjustments, and we learned some new information at the 15^th District Secretary Meeting. 

The question most often asked each year is about a Grand Master’s One Day Class for new members.  The answer is “YES” for 2013, but details are not immediately available.  It appears the classes will be held at several locations throughout the state during the months of April and May.  The locations already identified to us are the meeting locations of the Scottish Rite Valleys in Ohio.  Full information will be made available at the Past Masters Convocation in December. 

Another area of interest is the Grand Master’s Reception.  This year it is scheduled for the Huntsville Events Center, which was also the location last year.  For 2014 the District is taking a fresh look at this event.  Although not publicized, the date has been established, leaving only the location unsettled.  Due to the size and shape of our District this is not a decision without ramifications.  If you are aware of a business suitable for hosting this event, it is suggested you contact the District Advisor with the particulars.

Here is the calendar as we know it at the moment.

November 17 @ 7:30pm.  Installation of RWB Charles Buck as DDGM and WB Matthew Pollock, DEO.  Ceremony to be held at Marion Lodge #70.

November 21 @ 7:30pm.  Installation of our elected and appointed officers for 2012-2013.   This will be a closed installation, with WB Mark Wamack presiding.

November 22.   Thanksgiving.  Our country’s celebration is generally considered to have started in 1621.  That year 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.  Only 242 years later President Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.  However you celebrate, take time to appreciate the things most important in your existence.  We’re sure you’ll be glad you did.

December 1 @ 9am.  Past Master’s Convocation, held at Palestine #158.  This is now being publicized as the “15^th District 2012 Past Masters Instruction Convocation”.  A major change this year is that all in attendance will participate in the educational and informational sessions.  Only the last portion of the meeting will be restricted to actual Past Masters.

January 12, 2013 @ 9am.  J.C. Musser Work Day, held at Mad River Lodge #161 in West Liberty, OH.

March 22, 2013 @ 7pm.  Grand Master’s Reception, held at the Huntsville Events Center, Huntsville, Ohio.  Ticket information will be shared when received.

March 23, 2013 @ 1pm.  Inspection of LaRue Lodge #463 in the FC degree.  Snacks served at noon.

Make sure to update your personal calendar!

2012-2013 Officers / Elected and Appointed

Dave Allman, Worshipful Master
Brian Lightfoot, Senior Warden
Gene McMahan, Junior Warden
Rick Sigrist, Treasurer
John Mathew, Secretary
Milton Lightfoot, Senior Deacon
Cedric Radcliffe, Junior Deacon
Pearl Gamble, Senior Steward
Larry Knapp, Junior Steward
Richard Spracklen, Tyler
O. M. Roux, Chaplain
Rick Sigrist, Lodge Education Officer
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For the coming year, the following will serve as trustees:
Pearl Gamble
Cedric Radcliffe
Brian Lightfoot
Rick Sigrist
Richard Spracklen
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That summarizes what we know for now. 

See you in Lodge!

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