Whew!

Every Lodge that has been through the annual Inspection process can identify with this word.  After completing volumes of end-of-year reports and audits, the next step of the process is/was the Pre-Ispection Visit.  In theory that is a review of the paperwork.  The reality is it becomes a Q&A session on several levels.  The next step in the process is the actual Inspection, where your Lodge demonstrates proficiency (or lack thereof) in their degree work.  Attended by Brothers from area Lodges, and accompanied by a buffet feast, it quickly becomes "an event".  As wonderful as all of that sounds, it is nice to have that in the rear view mirror for another year.

Here is a photo of those present during our 2025 FC inspection, taken by WB Bosh, 15th District President:

 

As we move forward, there are dates of note on the calendar.  Some are ours, and some are from elsewhere in the 15th Masonic District:

April 16th - La Rue - Stated Meeting

April 26 - Marion 70 - FC Inspection

April 26 - Chester 238 - MM Inspection

May 3 - East Liberty 247 - MM Inspection

May 7th - La Rue - Stated Meeting  

May 21th - La Rue - Stated Meeting   

June 4th - La Rue - Stated Meeting

June 13th - Grand Master's Reception @ All-Occassions

June 18th - La Rue - Stated Meeting

July 12th - 15th District Golf Outing @ Cherokee Hills Golf Course

September 3rd - La Rue - Stated Meeting   

September 13 - Grand Lodge Masonic Weekend (One Day Class)

September 13 - 15th District Annual Meeting @ Boggs 292

September 17th - La Rue - Stated Meeting 

October 1st - La Rue - Stated Meeting 

October 4th - 15th District Charity Dinner Fundraiser

October 15th - La Rue - Stated Meeting  

October 24th - Grand Lodge of Ohio Annual Communication, at the Kalahari Resorts, Sandusky, OH.  All details will be available "online" beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at www.GLOHIO2025.com

November 5th - La Rue - Stated Meeting AND Election of Officers  

Of course, additional activities will be added to the list.  We just don't know what they are - yet.  😎

 

Till next time, 

                                              See you in Lodge!

 

 

Time flies! And other thoughts

It seems like just yesterday that we were typing about the new slate of officers, important dates on the Masonic calendar, and other trivia.  Since then, there have been so many changes that we don't know where to begin.  

"Inspection Season" swung into action, but has already experienced some hiccups.  There have been too many schedule and procedural adjustments to track.  At times in the real world, schedules do need adjusted.  Despite the harrumphing of Past Masters on the sidelines, there are additional adjustments that deviate from established custom.  (English translation: How we used to do things.)  

To keep up with the changes we highly recommend two things.  First, regularly checking the 15th District web site, noted on the left margin.  The officers of the 15th District go to great lengths to update the information and report any changes.  Second, check your Grand View account for messages and updates.  Each change is listed there under the FEED tab.

The change least talked about is the Inspection meals.  In olden times they were prepared and served by a ladies group, most commonly from the local O.E.S. Chapter.  The menu would invariably be baked steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans (apparently the official Masonic vegetable), and pie.  Trust us, those were good eats, and no one went home hungry.  Now it is much more common to have soup and sandwich, a pasta bar, deli sandwiches, or even (gasp!) no meal at all.  A bad thing?  Nope.  Just a reflection of the changing times and changing preferences of membership.

In preparation for our FC Inspection on April 2, 2025, we have been "putting in the work", but experiencing our own hiccups.  While 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.  There is plenty of time to work that out, and we promise to share the details as soon as they are known.

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.

 That's all we have for now.  Till next time, 

                                           See you in Lodge!