Welcome to the Holidays!

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 15^th 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 6^th, 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 20^th, with RWB Matt Pollock presiding. 

November 20^th 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 15^th 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                15^th 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.  

 

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 9^th.  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!