OK, it is finally Autumn
While we like the change of
the seasons as much as anyone, we admit to a certain preference for warm
months. This year the transition from
warm months waited until after Halloween, but has gotten more serious lately. As this was being typed it is 50 degrees,
rainy, with winds of 20-30 mph, gusting to 40-50 mph. At this is the warmest day this week!
Regardless of the calendar
and the weather, we are knee-deep in the “Masonic” season. We’ve already had the 15th
District Annual Meeting, Grand Lodge Annual Communication, our election of
officers, and are now looking Installation square in the face. To say this is a busy time hardly does it
justice, and we kind of like it that way.
The two local activities to
shape our year have been the 15th District Annual Meeting and our
Lodge elections. At the District meeting
our Inspection date and degree were established: Saturday,
January 16, 2016 at 10am, in the FC degree. Yes, you read that correctly, it will be in
the morning. Coffee, juice, and
doughnuts will be available prior to the meeting. Those wishing a full substantial breakfast
are being redirected to Coonie’s. They
have catered our last couple Inspections and offer full breakfast service on
Saturdays. With the District holding
most of its functions at 9am,
we felt 10am was a good compromise to complete Inspection without
taking over an entire evening.
Our Lodge elections have
been completed. Those elected and
appointed are listed on the tab “Current Officers
and Contact Information”.
Installation of our 2015-16 officers is scheduled for our next meeting,
November 18th, with a pizza dinner prior at 6:30pm. WB Mark
Wamack, KYCH, is scheduled to be our Installing Officer. An additional feature of the meeting will be
a degree planning session. We received
and approved three (3) new petitions, and anticipate an EA degree (or 2, or 3)
at our meeting on December 2nd.
Some members recall doing 2 degrees in a single meeting, but not 3. It promises to be interesting.
Below are dates significant
to our Lodge, community, and District.
We suggest marking your calendars accordingly.
November 14, 2015 15th District Fall Education Meeting. Held at La
Rue #463 in La Rue, starting at 9am. Coffee, juice, and doughnuts will be available
prior. You do not need to be an LEO or
officer to attend, and no reservations are necessary.
November 18, 2015 Pizza dinner at 6:30, Meeting with Installation
of Officers at 7:30pm.
November 26, 2015 Thanksgiving. More than an opportunity to stuff ourselves and watch
football, it can be a time of reflection, introspection, and appreciation of
the blessings we enjoy.
December 2, 2015 EA degree(s). Pizza
dinner prior.
December 5, 2015 15th District Past Master Convocation. Held at Mt. Gilead #206 in Denmark, starting at 9am.
December 16, 2015 Lasagna dinner at 6:30pm. Pre-Inspection meeting with DDGM Willard Fissell at 6pm.
December 17, 2015 5 – 8pm, LaRue’s
Christmas in the Village. One
of the things we love about small towns is their sense of community, and ours
is no different. Previous years have
featured a parade, carriage rides, food (hot dogs, cookies, and hot chocolate),
face painting, musical groups (Marionnaires, Elgin Show Choir, local church
choirs), and an opportunity for the little ones to share their wish list with
the Big Guy (Santa!). Did we mention
this is all free?!?
December 25, 2015 Christmas. The
reason for the season goes deeper than presents, trees, and candy canes.
December 31, 2015 New Year’s
Eve. This is an excellent opportunity to select,
appoint, or otherwise pick a Designated Driver BEFORE
the celebration begins.
January 1, 2016 New
Year’s Day. This is a chance for that fresh slate we all
talk about, crafting the new (and better) you, and a better community you are
part of. And possibly watch some
football.
January 2, 2016 This
is the day most of us decide whether sticking to those resolutions is going to
happen.
January 6, 2016 Regular
Meeting.
January 11, 2016 College Football Championship Game. (Go Bucks!)
January 16, 2016 Inspection in the FC degree. Coffee, juice, and doughnuts available prior,
with Lodge opening at 10am.
January 20, 2016 Regular
meeting.
That’s all we know for now. Stay warm, and we’ll
See you in
Lodge!
.
