Last week several of our
members attended the Rollout Program of the Deputy Grand Master, RWB Douglas N.
Kaylor, the Lima edition. It
was an enjoyable evening, and well attended by Brethren from the 10th
and 15th Districts. There
were many items that would be of interest, but we will focus on two. Together they seem to provide the rails
guiding the train that is Grand Lodge:
The 300th Anniversary of Modern
Freemasonry
The 2016 Grand Lodge long-range plan.
The 300th
Anniversary of Modern Freemasonry features many activities, both nationally and
internationally. The focus in Ohio will be on District-based events on June 24, 2017. There is
more, of course, but it promises to be a special year.
The 2016 Grand Lodge long
range plan is a report available on the Grand Lodge web site. At 16 pages it is too long to reproduce here,
but identifies the following Strategic Priorities:
To Govern the Craft
To Tell the Story of
Freemasonry
To Promote the Prosperity
of our Lodges
To promote the happiness
and welfare of the Craft
RWB Kaylor had many things
to say on this topic. The most important
aspect was hearing the plan is supported by the entire line of Grand Lodge
officers. Ask anyone who has been in a
conversation about where to eat and you will appreciate how remarkable this
is. As activities increase leading up
the Grand Lodge Communication in October, we expect to hear more on how both of
these will impact our specific situation
In other news, our Lodge is
now in the pool business. To be more
specific, La Rue Lodge is sponsoring a free day at the Village pool on Sunday, August 21. The pool will be FREE
for members and non-members, and snacks will be provided, also for free. Lindsey, the pool manager, helped choose the
date, which is the last day before classes start in the Elgin district.
Lindsey also informed us the La Rue Lions Club would also have their
funnel cake trailer, for a fee. For many
years we have contributed to the La Rue Youth Athletic Association, but this
allows us to broaden donations to benefit the youth of our community.
Below is our anticipated
schedule for the balance of 2016, and what is known for 2017. Adjustments will be made as necessary, so
check back often.
September
5, 2016 Labor Day. Although fun, this isn’t just a day for
cookouts. It is a day to celebrate those
who made our country, and continue to do the heavy lifting necessary to keep it
great.
September 7,
2016 Stated Meeting. MM practice.
September
8-10, 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival
September 10,
2016 15th District Annual
Meeting, Indian Lake
#722, at 9am.
September 11,
2016 15th District Awards
Dinner, Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, at 6pm.
September 21,
2016. Stated
Meeting. MM degree.
October
10, 2016 Columbus
Day. Celebrate Christoforo
Columbo, who “sailed the ocean blue in 1492”, and for years was identified as
the person who discovered America. History
buffs generally recognize the land was named for Amerigo Vespucci, who
apparently had a better PR Manager. Both
had better PR men than Leif Eriksson, credited with landing here 500+ years
earlier than either of them.
October
14-15, 2016 Annual
Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, held at the Kalahari Resort, Sandusky, Ohio.
November 2,
2016. Stated
Meeting. Annual
Election of Officers.
November
8, 2016. Election Day. Take the time to exercise the privilege
secured for you by our ancestors. Your
vote does make a difference!
November
11, 2016 Veterans
Day. Originally called
Armistice Day, it signified the end of WW1.
Renamed in 1954, it now celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.
November 12,
2016 15th District Fall
Education Meeting, 9am at Boggs #202.
November
24, 2016 Thanksgiving
December 3,
2016 15th District Past
Masters Convocation, 9am,
held at Chester #238.
December
25, 2016 Christmas.
December 31, 2016 New Year’s Eve. Be sure to pick a designated driver!
January
1, 2017 New Year’s Day.
March 25, 2017 Grand
Master’s One Day Class
June 24, 2017 300th
Anniversary of Modern Freemasonry
Details
will follow as announced
That’s what we know for
now. See you at Lodge!
.
January
1, 2017
