Friday, November 22, 2024

Do you hear what I hear?

Where has the time gone?  We don't know either.  It seems like just last week we had our first meeting after the summer break.  In the blink of an eye we considered the arrival of the Great Pumpkin, our Annual Meeting, and election of officers, all of which are now in the rear view mirror.  So, what are we looking forward to?  Glad you asked!

At our next meeting, December 4th, we will be celebrating milestones in Masonic journeys.  Masonic Service Awards will be presented for members observing 25, 30, 40, and 50-years with our fraternity.  The evening will start with a dinner at 6:30pm, crafted by our own RWB Markley.  The meeting will open at 7:30, immediately going to Refreshment for the presentations.  That way spouses and other family members can be present for the festivities.  

During our Annual Meeting we elected a full slate of officers.  They will be Installed at our regular meeting on December 18th.  We are excited for the opportunity to elevate those who have participated and taken an interest in our fraternity.  This will be a "Closed" installation, open only to members.

There is a meeting-related situation that will arrive with 2025.  We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, and a close observer will noted that the first meeting in January should be on the 1st.  The operative word is "should".  Article II of our By-Laws reads in part: "When a stated meeting falls on a legal holiday, it may be held on the following Wednesday".  So, if you show up for a meeting on January 1st, make sure to bring a friend to keep you company. 

In preparation for our FC Inspection on April 2, 2025, we have been "putting in the work".  Getting everyone familiar with their unique participation opportunities has occupied much of our meeting time.  We feel assured that all will be ready when the time comes.  It is yet to be determined whether we will have a full-blown dinner or light snacks, but there is plenty of time to work that out.

One additional date to mark on your calendar is June 13, 2025.  That will be the Grand Master's Reception for the 15th Masonic District.  Details aren't available yet, but will be posted after they are revealed.

In the mean time, there are a number of major, and minor, holidays on the horizon.  Among them:

- Thanksgiving: A day for giving thanks for the many blessings we have.  In some jurisdictions this also means large gatherings focused on food and football.

- Christmas: A day that brings out the kid in all of us.  

- New Year's Eve: A day frequently associated with gatherings even wilder than the office Christmas party.  It is also a day to fondly remember favorite experiences of 2024, and say a final goodby to those less than favorite experiences.

- New Year's Day:  A day of new beginnings, and a chance to start with a relatively clean slate.  In some jurisdictions this also means sleeping in, being propped in front a TV watching football, munching on cold (and stale) h'orderves.

 

No matter the holiday or occasion, take time to enjoy your journey, the company of others, and those manifold blessings that constantly surround us.


That's all we can think of for now.  Till the next time, 

See you in Lodge!





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