Spring is here!

Finally.  Not that we’d claim that this was one of the worst winters we’ve had for a while (decades), but it has seemed to drag on forever.  Like virtually every organization in Ohio this has caused more than a few issues.  Chief among them was the combination of meetings and attendance.

Unlike many activities and organizations, we rarely cancel meetings.  Instead, we encourage each member to make their own determination.  Should a member decide staying home is a safer idea, we respect that.  The safety of our members is that important. 

Now that spring has sprung, we are back to our normal routine - at least until the next snow falls.  Until then our calendar has many suggestions for those suffering from cabin fever.  What better reason to get out and about?

March 29, 2014        Scottish Rite Local Degree Experience, held at Marion’s Palace Theatre.  Registration at 8am, Opening at 8:45am, concluding at 1:30pm.  The Class will honor RWB Fred Somerlot, 33^rd degree.  (http://www.valleyofcolumbus.com/ )

April 5, 2014             Grand Master’s One Day Class, held at Marion #70, starting at 8am.  Helpers for each of the degrees are being solicited.  Contact the DDGMs to express an interest.

April 10, 2014           EA Inspection at East Liberty #247.  The Grand Master will be attending, so get your dinner reservations in early.

April 20, 2014           Easter.

April 25, 2014           15th District, Grand Master’s Reception, held at Bellefontaine #209.  Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 7pm.

April 28, 2014           Masonic Night at Aladdin Shrine in Columbus.  The Past Masters Unit will be portraying the MM degree for Baltimore Lodge #475.  Doors open at 6pm. Lodge opens at 6:45pm, and should be closed by 9:35pm.  Refreshments will follow.   (http://www.aladdinshrine.org/ )

May 21, 2014            LaRue Lodge #463 Masonic Service Awards.  Dinner at 6:30pm, Lodge opens at 7:30pm. 

May 26, 2014            Memorial Day.  A time to remember those who have served our country.

 

June 8, 2014            Ohio Masonic Home Day at the Springfield Masonic Center.  Details will be posted as available at http://www.ohiomasonichome.org/ , and at http://www.freemason.com/ .

June 27-29, 2014    Ohio Special Olympics, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Columbus, Ohio. (http://www.sooh.org/index.php )

July 4, 2014              Independence Day, commemorating the birth of our nation.

July 18, 2014            Deputy Grand Master’s Rollout Program, held at Palestine 158, starting at 7:30pm. 

That’s all we know for now.  Stay warm, watch for robins, and we’ll

See you in Lodge!

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