It's a New Year!
For some of us, 2010 snuck in like a shadow in the night. For others, it was more like a freight train charging through the living room. Both groups woke to a coating of snow, reminding us of a blank painters canvas. From this fresh start, we can appreciate all the promise, excitement, and joy 2010 can bring. As you start to fill your canvas, may you enjoy not just the holidays, but the blessings of a great new year.
As you might suspect, we have a new slate of calendar additions, as well as new listings for birthdays and Masonic anniversaries.
Birthdays for January:
1-5.........Rick Sims
1-9.........O.M. Roux
1-18.......Ralph Lee
1-18.......Marvin Guider
Masonic Anniversaries for January:
1-5-55......Theodore Elsasser
1-16-60....Clyde Schertzer
1-20-82....John Mathew
1-15-97.....Don Kennedy
Our 2010 calendar is filling quickly. Make sure to mark these on your personal calendar. (For a full list of District Inspections and meetings, please check the 15th District web site. For your convenience, a link is available on the left.)
January 6, 2010. Our first meeting of 2010. We will be having an EA practice, and making plans for future degree work. We have a candidate which might require some weekend meetings, as well as another petition-in-waiting.
January 9, 2010. 15th District Work Day, held at Mt. Carmel #303, starting at 9am. If you've ever had a question about words, procedure, or protocol, this is the meeting to attend. The current District Deputy Grand Masters oversee the program, the District Education Officers will be present, and the hand-written work is available for reference. In addition, there are literally hundreds of years of Masonic experience present for advise, instruction, and coaching. You can't purchase better Masonic training than this provides.
February 3, 2010. Pre-Inspection visitation by RWB Paul Robinson. We also anticipate an Education Program from our DEO. The programs are always fun, and remind you that no matter how long you've been a member of the fraternity, there is always more to learn.
February 17, 2010. Practice for Inspection in the FC degree.
February 20, 2010. Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens at 3:30pm. Following our inspection, Marion #70 will be holding a dinner at 6:30pm, followed by their inspection in the FC degree, which starts at 7:30pm.
March 26, 2010. 15th District Grand Master's Reception, held at Karen's Event Center, Marysville, starting at 7pm. We've been informed there have been a large number of nominations for the Grand Master's Excellence in Youth Award, as well as the Community Service Award. It is always a fun evening, with great food, and an opportunity to meet the Grand Lodge Officers. Tickets will be available soon through the Secretary's Office.
May 15, 2010. One-Day Class to be held at Palestine #158. Details will be posted when available.
To echo a phrase from a popular video, "Come join us!".
Friday, January 1, 2010
Friday, December 25, 2009
'Tis the Season
OK. Take a deep breath.
The last of the wrapping paper has drifted to the floor, except for that piece stuck to the ceiling fan. The dog has finally stopped chasing the remote controlled toys, settling instead for leftovers from the kids plates. And the company has disappeared through the door with promises to "Do it all again next year!". Threat? Promise? Who knows.
What we do know is this. We are truly blessed, enjoying a standard of living unknown in most of the world. Enjoying opportunities that our parents and grand-parents barely considered possible. Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, take time to reflect not just on what's on sale, but on what we have and hold dear. Only then can we really appreciate the real reason for the season.
From the members of LaRue Lodge, we hope you've had a Merry Christmas, and look toward a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
The last of the wrapping paper has drifted to the floor, except for that piece stuck to the ceiling fan. The dog has finally stopped chasing the remote controlled toys, settling instead for leftovers from the kids plates. And the company has disappeared through the door with promises to "Do it all again next year!". Threat? Promise? Who knows.
What we do know is this. We are truly blessed, enjoying a standard of living unknown in most of the world. Enjoying opportunities that our parents and grand-parents barely considered possible. Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, take time to reflect not just on what's on sale, but on what we have and hold dear. Only then can we really appreciate the real reason for the season.
From the members of LaRue Lodge, we hope you've had a Merry Christmas, and look toward a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Whew! This is a busy time of year. First there are all the "outside" reasons: elections, Thanksgiving, holiday shopping and parties, Christmas, New Year's celebrations, etc., etc. Then there are the "inside" reasons: the end of the Masonic year, audits, reports, election of officers, installations, work day, and preparing for the inspection schedule. Just when we thought life would slow down with cooler temperatures.
Our meeting on 12-2-09 featured the installation of officers, with WB Mark Wamack as the Installing Officer. Below is a list of all those elected or appointed to serve the Lodge during the coming year. Of particular note, each was able to make the installation ceremony. During cold and flu season, this alone is remarkable.
Milton Lightfoot, Worshipful Master
Brian Lightfoot, Senior Warden
Gene McMahan, Junior Warden
Rick Sigrist, Treasurer
John Mathew, Secretary
Richard Spracklen, Senior Deacon
Cedric Radcliffe, Junior Deacon
Charles McConnell, Tyler
O. M. Roux, Chaplain
Rick Sigrist, Lodge Education Officer
Rick Sigrist, Trustee
After the ceremony we enjoyed excellent refreshments in the dining room, with even better company.
Here are important dates to remember:
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 16, 2009. EA practice.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
December 29, 2009. Graveside committal service for RWB Calvin Topliff, to be held at the LaRue Cemetary at 2pm. To be immediately followed by a service conducted by the American Legion. RWB Topliff was the first DDGM from LaRue Lodge, passing away on October 7, 2009.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are a list of the birthdays being celebrated this month:
12/9......Pearl Gamble
12/13....Charles McConnell
12/22...Wayne Schaber
We also have Masonic anniversaries to celebrate this month:
12/27/55....Donald Adams
12/4/68......Harvey Doss
That concludes our list for now. We recommending coming back often for updates!
Our meeting on 12-2-09 featured the installation of officers, with WB Mark Wamack as the Installing Officer. Below is a list of all those elected or appointed to serve the Lodge during the coming year. Of particular note, each was able to make the installation ceremony. During cold and flu season, this alone is remarkable.
Milton Lightfoot, Worshipful Master
Brian Lightfoot, Senior Warden
Gene McMahan, Junior Warden
Rick Sigrist, Treasurer
John Mathew, Secretary
Richard Spracklen, Senior Deacon
Cedric Radcliffe, Junior Deacon
Charles McConnell, Tyler
O. M. Roux, Chaplain
Rick Sigrist, Lodge Education Officer
Rick Sigrist, Trustee
After the ceremony we enjoyed excellent refreshments in the dining room, with even better company.
Here are important dates to remember:
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 16, 2009. EA practice.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
December 29, 2009. Graveside committal service for RWB Calvin Topliff, to be held at the LaRue Cemetary at 2pm. To be immediately followed by a service conducted by the American Legion. RWB Topliff was the first DDGM from LaRue Lodge, passing away on October 7, 2009.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are a list of the birthdays being celebrated this month:
12/9......Pearl Gamble
12/13....Charles McConnell
12/22...Wayne Schaber
We also have Masonic anniversaries to celebrate this month:
12/27/55....Donald Adams
12/4/68......Harvey Doss
That concludes our list for now. We recommending coming back often for updates!
Friday, November 13, 2009
It has been a busy time. We've been closing out our books for last year, electing a new slate of officers for the coming year, and preparing for an orderly transition. Throw in the "other" election, and holiday preparations, and you get an idea how busy things can be. Making every moment count, here are the officers elected or appointed for the coming year.
WM...............Milton Lightfoot
SW................Brian Lightfoot
JW................Gene McMahan
Treasurer.......Rick Sigrist
Secretary........John Mathew
L.E.O.............Rick Sigrist
SD..................Richard Spracklen
JD..................Cedric Radcliffe
SS..................Larry Knapp
JS..................David Allman
Chaplain.........O.M. Roux
Tyler...............Charles McConnell
Trustee............Rick Sigrist
There will be a Closed Installation conducted at the first meeting in December. WB Mark Wamack has consented to preside over the ceremony.
We've updated the events listed in our previous post. As your schedule permits, these promise to be interesting.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 2, 2009. Installation of Officers for LaRue Lodge #463, WB Mark Wamack presiding. Lodge opens at 7:30pm.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
WM...............Milton Lightfoot
SW................Brian Lightfoot
JW................Gene McMahan
Treasurer.......Rick Sigrist
Secretary........John Mathew
L.E.O.............Rick Sigrist
SD..................Richard Spracklen
JD..................Cedric Radcliffe
SS..................Larry Knapp
JS..................David Allman
Chaplain.........O.M. Roux
Tyler...............Charles McConnell
Trustee............Rick Sigrist
There will be a Closed Installation conducted at the first meeting in December. WB Mark Wamack has consented to preside over the ceremony.
We've updated the events listed in our previous post. As your schedule permits, these promise to be interesting.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 2, 2009. Installation of Officers for LaRue Lodge #463, WB Mark Wamack presiding. Lodge opens at 7:30pm.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
It has been a busy time for us. Grand Lodge has come and gone, we had a special meeting to confer the MM degree, and there are many more things on the horizon.
Our Special Meeting was held on 10-31-09, raising our most recent candidate. It was quite an event, as we had 6 visitors from outside the District assisting with the work. The bulk were from Orient Lodge #321, Waverly, Ohio, who made a day of the experience. And as the dust was settling, additional petitions were requested. Sounds like a great problem!
One bit of news that might otherwise get lost in our activity concerns our roof. As one of the longest-running concerns of any building, ours has again been refurbished. More accurately, it has been re-coated. The project was a little more expensive than we'd prefer, but such is the price of staying dry. And we all like that.
As far as we know at this time, here are the important events in our future:
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 7, 2009. Installation of WB Frank Egelsky III as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Chester Lodge #238.
November 12, 2009. Installation of WB Orville Tussing as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Oliver Lodge #447.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is tentatively scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the Masonic anniversaries for November:
11-5-69........John Hesse
11-3-99........Scott Jackson
Here are the birthdays being celebrated this month:
11-3.......Randy Blue
11-5.......Rick Sigrist
11-9.......John Hesse
11-17.....Harvey Doss
11-19.....Michael Dutton
11-22.....Ted Williams
11-28.....Evan Clark
11-30.....Nathan Hampton
We have one other announcement of note. Our Annual Meeting, and election of 2009-2010 Officers, will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 (see above). Due to vacation plans, the results won't be posted until 11-13-09. Our apologies for the delay. But if that's too inconvenient, you could always attend on election night!
Our Special Meeting was held on 10-31-09, raising our most recent candidate. It was quite an event, as we had 6 visitors from outside the District assisting with the work. The bulk were from Orient Lodge #321, Waverly, Ohio, who made a day of the experience. And as the dust was settling, additional petitions were requested. Sounds like a great problem!
One bit of news that might otherwise get lost in our activity concerns our roof. As one of the longest-running concerns of any building, ours has again been refurbished. More accurately, it has been re-coated. The project was a little more expensive than we'd prefer, but such is the price of staying dry. And we all like that.
As far as we know at this time, here are the important events in our future:
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 7, 2009. Installation of WB Frank Egelsky III as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Chester Lodge #238.
November 12, 2009. Installation of WB Orville Tussing as DEO of the 15th Masonic District. The event will start at 7:30pm at Oliver Lodge #447.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
November 21, 2009. Installation of WB Paul Robinson as DDGM of the 15th Masonic District. The ceremony starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments following.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
December 17, 2009. LaRue's Christmas in the Village. As one of the many sponsors of this community event, we encourage you to attend. It is tentatively scheduled from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, is family-oriented, and free! A better deal is hard to find.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the Masonic anniversaries for November:
11-5-69........John Hesse
11-3-99........Scott Jackson
Here are the birthdays being celebrated this month:
11-3.......Randy Blue
11-5.......Rick Sigrist
11-9.......John Hesse
11-17.....Harvey Doss
11-19.....Michael Dutton
11-22.....Ted Williams
11-28.....Evan Clark
11-30.....Nathan Hampton
We have one other announcement of note. Our Annual Meeting, and election of 2009-2010 Officers, will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 (see above). Due to vacation plans, the results won't be posted until 11-13-09. Our apologies for the delay. But if that's too inconvenient, you could always attend on election night!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
OK, it's official - we have a MM degree scheduled. The WM called a Special meeting for Saturday, October 31, 2009. Lodge opens at 1pm. Obviously this is a special occasion, which includes guests from outside the District. Be there if you can.
Petitions! After a dry spell, we voted on our most recent one at our last meeting. And another is anticipated soon. This promises to be an active winter.
Below are the functions currently on the horizon.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect a final practice for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday). Lodge will open at 1pm. We anticipate guests from outside the District. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Petitions! After a dry spell, we voted on our most recent one at our last meeting. And another is anticipated soon. This promises to be an active winter.
Below are the functions currently on the horizon.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect a final practice for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday). Lodge will open at 1pm. We anticipate guests from outside the District. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office!
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
OK, it has been a while since our last post. Thanks to all who have mentioned it, and thanks for those who successfully migrated to our new site. In the future we'll try to do a better job with the updates.
We've had two meetings since our summer break, and have been busy since the first rap of the gavel. We've passed a candidate to the FC degree, received a new petition, have another waiting "in the wings", and have plans for a MM degree experience yet this month. And we're just getting started!
One interesting item is a routine function with an unexpected twist. In September we mailed the 2010 dues notices. Nothing new there. Courtesy of the MORI system, we included a Member Profile for each member. This contains the customary contact information, as well as the member's Masonic record. These apparently have been a hit with the membership, prompting many comments, and a couple concerns. We welcome both. It is nice to have your own copy of your Masonic history, and it has helped ensure we have accurate records. Everyone wins.
As you can see below, our schedule is busy. So, take a good look and make your plans accordingly.
September 13, 2009. The 15th District Awards Banquet was held at the Plaza Inn, in Mt. Victory. No, we didn't win anything this year, but it was nice to be in the running.
October 7, 2009. We will be practicing the MM degree. It is also anticipated we will be voting on our most recent petition.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect to announce final arrangements for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday - Tentative). We anticipate portrayal of the MM degree on our current candidate. An afternoon start is expected due to travel considerations. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the birthdays we are celebrating in October:
10-11..........Ron Phillips
10-19..........Leroy Harder
10-19..........Cedric Radcliff
10-26..........Robert Everly
10-28..........Gene McMahan
And here are the Masonic Anniversaries we are celebrating in October:
10-21-64..........Phillip winslow
10-21-70..........Phillip Weist
10-2-74............Robert Lee
10-5-77.............Rick Sigrist
10-20-93..........William Bennett
We've had two meetings since our summer break, and have been busy since the first rap of the gavel. We've passed a candidate to the FC degree, received a new petition, have another waiting "in the wings", and have plans for a MM degree experience yet this month. And we're just getting started!
One interesting item is a routine function with an unexpected twist. In September we mailed the 2010 dues notices. Nothing new there. Courtesy of the MORI system, we included a Member Profile for each member. This contains the customary contact information, as well as the member's Masonic record. These apparently have been a hit with the membership, prompting many comments, and a couple concerns. We welcome both. It is nice to have your own copy of your Masonic history, and it has helped ensure we have accurate records. Everyone wins.
As you can see below, our schedule is busy. So, take a good look and make your plans accordingly.
September 13, 2009. The 15th District Awards Banquet was held at the Plaza Inn, in Mt. Victory. No, we didn't win anything this year, but it was nice to be in the running.
October 7, 2009. We will be practicing the MM degree. It is also anticipated we will be voting on our most recent petition.
October 16-17, 2009. 200th Grand Lodge Communication, Toledo, Ohio.
October 21, 2009. In addition to an update from the Grand Lodge Communication, we expect to announce final arrangements for the MM degree (see below).
October 31, 2009 (Saturday - Tentative). We anticipate portrayal of the MM degree on our current candidate. An afternoon start is expected due to travel considerations. If you are able to assist, please do.
November 3, 2009. Election day! They don't call it participatory government for nothing. Make your thoughts on candidates and issues count.
November 4, 2009. Annual meeting. Our 2009-10 slate of officers will be chosen. Attend, and make your voice heard. Maybe even take an office.
November 14, 2009. 15th District Secretary's Meeting, held at Bellefontaine #209, starting at 9am.
December 5, 2009. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Mad River #161, starting at 9am.
February 20, 2010 (Saturday). Inspection in the FC degree. Lodge opens promptly at 3:30pm.
Here are the birthdays we are celebrating in October:
10-11..........Ron Phillips
10-19..........Leroy Harder
10-19..........Cedric Radcliff
10-26..........Robert Everly
10-28..........Gene McMahan
And here are the Masonic Anniversaries we are celebrating in October:
10-21-64..........Phillip winslow
10-21-70..........Phillip Weist
10-2-74............Robert Lee
10-5-77.............Rick Sigrist
10-20-93..........William Bennett
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