Yes, that is the time of year when
diets are suspended, every day seems to have a party scheduled, and “good cheer”
isn’t just a phrase in a book. To say it
is our favorite time of year would be pretty accurate.
Since our last post many things have
happened. Most notable is the scheduling
of our 2020 Inspection. It will be in
the MM degree, but on December 21, 2019, not in 2020. The reasons for this are many, and it has
been the subject of much discussion within the 15th District. Curiously, it is one week LATER than Marion
70’s Inspection last year, which raised no concern at all. As the calendar below indicates, Lodge will
open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and Lodge will resume approximately
7:30pm. It should be an interesting
evening.
On November 6th, at our
Annual Meeting, a full slate of officers was elected, selected, appointed,
etc. (The full list can be found under
the “Officers” tab on the left.) A
Closed installation was held on November 20th, with RWB Matt Pollock
presiding.
November 20th was also
the occasion of RWB Pollock’s official Pre-Inspection Visit. For those who have not gone through this
process, this is the evening the Inspecting Deputy goes through the books, including
financial statements, inventory and minutes, reviews the activities of the
Lodge, and reviews reports submitted by the Worshipful Master, Treasurer,
Secretary, and Audit Committee. We are
pleased to say our operation and related paperwork was found to be in good
order.
Our calendar below has many listings. For additional events we recommend consulting
the 15th District web site, which maintains a list of activities for
the entire District.
December 4, 2019
Regular
Stated Meeting.
Practice in the MM degree.
December 7, 2019
15th District Past Masters Convocation.
Held at Mt. Carmel
#303, starting at 9am.
December 11, 2019 Special Meeting.
Practice in the MM degree.
December 18, 2019
Regular
Stated Meeting.
Practice in the MM degree.
December 21,
2019 MM Inspection for La Rue
Lodge!
Yes, this is “early”, at least
compared to previous years. Based on the precedent of Marion #70 last
year, we discovered earlier dates were permitted, so we are taking advantage of
the opportunity.
Lodge will open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and Lodge will resume approximately 7:30pm.
Lodge will open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and Lodge will resume approximately 7:30pm.
May 9, 2020
Grand
Master’s Class.
GM Keith Newton has announced his
plan to hold a Grand Master’s Class in each District in Ohio on May 9th. Details to follow.
June 7, 2020
Ohio
Masonic Home Day, Springfield, Ohio.
June 26, 2020
Ohio
Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
August 29, 2020
Grand
Master’s Motorcycle Ride for Charity,
September 18-20, 2020 GLO Fellowship, Fun, and Family
Retreat.
GM Keith Newton has announced his
plan to hold a family retreat at a state park.
More information to follow.
This seems to cover our calendar as we know it. For the remainder of your summer, remember to take time to sit back, relax, and savor the warm weather we so desperately longed for all winter.
See you in Lodge!