We're not sure either. It seems like it was just yesterday we were fussing with preparations for Memorial Day. Then without warning, September arrived! It came in so quickly, we didn't even post a reminder about our first meeting of the fall. Yep, it's already happened.
Our first meeting back came with much shock and discussion, preceded of course with pizza. (No great decisions are made on empty stomachs.) We had discussions on several major topics:
- Our 2022-23 Inspection is in the MM degree. That poses many issues for a Lodge our size - no surprise there. Two additional issues are our present location and specific degree requirements. Our future in our present setting is firm through 2022. After that, we have more questions than answers. The specific degree requirements are always a concern for smaller Lodges. We've "made do" in the past, and anticipate being able to do so again.
- The 15th District Annual Meeting is on Saturday, September 17, at Boggs Lodge. At that meeting many things are announced and decided, including establishing the Inspection Schedule for the coming year. In our unique circumstance, we came up with proposals that will be presented, and hopefully approved. If not, we still have our trestle board to document adjustments.
- The 15th District Awards Banquet will again be held at The Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory. The date is Sunday, September 18, at 6pm, and reservations are required by the 12th. No, we don't anticipate receiving any awards or special recognition. However, the food and fellowship are enough to justify attending.
- We voted on a petition for membership. The vote being favorable, we anticipate an EA degree presentation at our meeting on the 21st.
- We were treated to a masterful Education program by our LEO. Of course we are used to this by now. But really, how many LEO presentations end with those present asking for more?
That pretty well wraps up how our first meeting back went. Till the next time,
See you in Lodge!
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