With Inspection season finally over (yes, it seems to take years to squeeze in 11 Inspections), and our Open House in the rear view mirror, we are turning our attention to other activities.
First is a reminder of the calendar as we currently know it:
May 27th - Memorial Day. Yes, it is a holiday, but a somber one. It is an opportunity for us to honor those who gave their lives for our country.
June 7 is the 15th District Grand Master's Reception Picnic at Bellefontaine #209, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Transitioning from the informal picnics of recent years, this is a suit-and-tie affair. Regardless, it is a great opportunity to interact with Grand Lodge Officers, getting to know the person, not just the title.
July 4th - Independence Day. This commemorates the passing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Parades, fireworks, cookouts, and draping everything in red, white, and blue is how we think of it now. In 1776, it was a day that changed the world.
September 2nd - Labor Day. Becoming a federal holiday in 1894, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of the American worker. Those who do the heavy lifting to keep things working deserve, and have earned, this recognition.
September 4 @ 7:30pm is our first meeting of the fall.
September 14 @ 9am will be the 15th District Annual Meeting at East Liberty #247. Among other things discussed will be finalization of the 2025 Inspection schedule. Will there be doughnuts? Possibly. Will it be exciting? Depends on your definition of exciting.
September 15th @ 6pm will be the 15th District Awards Dinner. It will be held at The Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, Ohio. Even if your Lodge didn't win something (after all, this isn't youth soccer), the food and fellowship are enough to justify attending.
November 11th - Veterans Day. This a day to express gratitude to America's service members, past and present, who served in both war and peace.
November 24 - Thanksgiving Day. Observed in North America, this is meant to celebrate the harvest season, as well as the other blessing of the year. Yes, that means there is more to the holiday than turkey and football.
December 7 @ 9am will be the 15th District Past Master's Convocation, to be held at Bellefontaine #209.
The last topic is one that pops up every spring - What do we do during summer? That answer is much longer than the question might indicate.
Lodges traditionally "go dark" (don't meet) during the months of July and August. In our particular location, with a largely agrarian populous, June also poses challenges. For years we have not had sufficient attendance in June to conduct business. It is clear that our necessary vocations are not to be neglected, and just as clear that we are not permitted to "cancel" meetings. Where does that leave us? Call before you come, unless you are bringing lots of friends.
That summarizes what we are looking at for the present. As additional information becomes available we will post it. Till next time,
See you in Lodge!
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