We received notice today that the location of the 15th District Annual Meeting has been changed. It remains scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 9am. The location is now at the Marion Federation of Women's Club Home, 1126 E. Center Street, Marion, OH 43302. For those local to Marion, that is close to the K of C Hall on East Center Street.
For those not local to the Marion area, a mailing to each Lodge Secretary included driving directions from their respective Lodge. Brethern coming from the west, and possibly south, should anticipate detours. S.R. 309 through Marion is used for a portion of the Popcorn Festival street vendors. Given the time of day traffic should not be an issue. Allowing a few extra minutes should suffice.
See you there!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Welcome to August!
Whew! Did we think it had been hot in June? Had we dusted off that crystal ball in the closet we would have known the hot weather had barely begun. Makes us wonder how August will turn out.
As we come toward the end of our summer shut-down we have events and situations of note. Of course our full schedule appears below, with comments. Please check the first two, as they are of some significance.
The first meeting of the fall is always important. Usually this falls after Labor Day, but not this year. Being on the 1st day of September it is sure to sneak up on a few of us. Mark your calendars accordingly.
The second listing is for the District Annual Meeting. As noted below, the District Inspection Schedule is finalized at this meeting, along with more routine issues. The date listed on the District web site is Saturday, September 11, at 9am, with the meeting being held at Marion #70. For those outside Marion County, this might not seem like an issue. Those more local will recognize that as the final day of the Marion Popcorn Festival (September 9-11, 2010). All of downtown (beside the Lodge building) will be closed to vehicle traffic, and most parking spaces will be occupied by street vendors. If this time and place remain correct, we suggest allowing additional time for traffic detours and locating parking. We strongly suggest checking the District web site frequently for updates to either date or location.
Here are the birthdays on our list for August:
8-15......Richard Hoover
8-18......Larry Knapp
8-20......William Bennett
8-22......Don Kennedy
8-26......David Allman
8-27......Jeff Adkins
There are no Masonic anniversaries listed for August.
Here are the list of dates to remember:
September 1, 2010, @ 7:30pm. Our first meeting of the fall.
September 11, 2010, @ 9am. Annual Meeting at Marion #70. They will be finalizing the 2011 Inspection Schedule, so you might want to attend.
September 12, 2010, @ 6:30pm. District Awards Dinner at the Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, Ohio. Cost is $13.75, including tax and tip. Reservations and checks must be received by B. Frank Egelsky or RWB Paul Hinkle by September 7th. (Note: The District web site is incorrect, as it indicates the date is September 5th.)
October 15 & 16, 2010. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Dayton, Ohio.
November 13, 2010, @ 9am. District Secretary Meeting at Palestine #158.
December 4, 2010, @ 9am. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Indian Lake #722.
March 11 & 12, 2011. State Secretary's Association Meeting, Worthington, Ohio.
June 12, 2011. Ohio Masonic Home Day.
October 14 & 15, 2011. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Cleveland, Ohio.
As we come toward the end of our summer shut-down we have events and situations of note. Of course our full schedule appears below, with comments. Please check the first two, as they are of some significance.
The first meeting of the fall is always important. Usually this falls after Labor Day, but not this year. Being on the 1st day of September it is sure to sneak up on a few of us. Mark your calendars accordingly.
The second listing is for the District Annual Meeting. As noted below, the District Inspection Schedule is finalized at this meeting, along with more routine issues. The date listed on the District web site is Saturday, September 11, at 9am, with the meeting being held at Marion #70. For those outside Marion County, this might not seem like an issue. Those more local will recognize that as the final day of the Marion Popcorn Festival (September 9-11, 2010). All of downtown (beside the Lodge building) will be closed to vehicle traffic, and most parking spaces will be occupied by street vendors. If this time and place remain correct, we suggest allowing additional time for traffic detours and locating parking. We strongly suggest checking the District web site frequently for updates to either date or location.
Here are the birthdays on our list for August:
8-15......Richard Hoover
8-18......Larry Knapp
8-20......William Bennett
8-22......Don Kennedy
8-26......David Allman
8-27......Jeff Adkins
There are no Masonic anniversaries listed for August.
Here are the list of dates to remember:
September 1, 2010, @ 7:30pm. Our first meeting of the fall.
September 11, 2010, @ 9am. Annual Meeting at Marion #70. They will be finalizing the 2011 Inspection Schedule, so you might want to attend.
September 12, 2010, @ 6:30pm. District Awards Dinner at the Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, Ohio. Cost is $13.75, including tax and tip. Reservations and checks must be received by B. Frank Egelsky or RWB Paul Hinkle by September 7th. (Note: The District web site is incorrect, as it indicates the date is September 5th.)
October 15 & 16, 2010. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Dayton, Ohio.
November 13, 2010, @ 9am. District Secretary Meeting at Palestine #158.
December 4, 2010, @ 9am. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Indian Lake #722.
March 11 & 12, 2011. State Secretary's Association Meeting, Worthington, Ohio.
June 12, 2011. Ohio Masonic Home Day.
October 14 & 15, 2011. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Cleveland, Ohio.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Summer in Ohio is Great!
So far we've had periods of rain, suffocating heat, high winds, a virtual drought (3+ days without rain), and cold north winds (49 degrees?). And we've just arrived at July! How could we possibly improve on this? Some porch time with a chilled beverage comes to mind.
Here are the birthday listings for July:
7-10......Dan Hicks
7-17......Stanley Foos
7-18......John Mathew
7-21......Tim Stapleton
7-24......Howard Dean
7-26......Josh Zachman
There are no Masonic Anniversaries for the month of July.
Even though we are firmly entrenched in summer, there are important dates to write in your calendar:
July 4, 2010. Independence Day. Celebrate the birth of our country. Attend a parade, watch some fireworks, host a cookout, or just relax under the shade of your favorite tree. Whatever your chosen activity, take a moment to honor the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. You'll be glad you did.
September 1, 2010, @ 7:30pm. Our first meeting of the fall.
September 11, 2010, @ 9am. Annual Meeting at Marion #70. They will be finalizing the 2011 Inspection Schedule, so you might want to attend.
September 12, 2010, @ 6:30pm. District Awards Dinner at the Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, Ohio. Cost is $13.75, including tax and tip. Reservations and checks must be received by B. Frank Egelsky or RWB Paul Hinkle by September 7th.
October 15 & 16, 2010. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Dayton, Ohio.
November 13, 2010, @ 9am. District Secretary Meeting at Palestine #158.
December 4, 2010, @ 9am. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Indian Lake #722.
March 11 & 12, 2011. State Secretary's Association Meeting, Worthington, Ohio.
June 12, 2011. Ohio Masonic Home Day.
October 14 & 15, 2011. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Cleveland, Ohio.
All for now. Have a safe Independence Day!
Here are the birthday listings for July:
7-10......Dan Hicks
7-17......Stanley Foos
7-18......John Mathew
7-21......Tim Stapleton
7-24......Howard Dean
7-26......Josh Zachman
There are no Masonic Anniversaries for the month of July.
Even though we are firmly entrenched in summer, there are important dates to write in your calendar:
July 4, 2010. Independence Day. Celebrate the birth of our country. Attend a parade, watch some fireworks, host a cookout, or just relax under the shade of your favorite tree. Whatever your chosen activity, take a moment to honor the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. You'll be glad you did.
September 1, 2010, @ 7:30pm. Our first meeting of the fall.
September 11, 2010, @ 9am. Annual Meeting at Marion #70. They will be finalizing the 2011 Inspection Schedule, so you might want to attend.
September 12, 2010, @ 6:30pm. District Awards Dinner at the Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory, Ohio. Cost is $13.75, including tax and tip. Reservations and checks must be received by B. Frank Egelsky or RWB Paul Hinkle by September 7th.
October 15 & 16, 2010. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Dayton, Ohio.
November 13, 2010, @ 9am. District Secretary Meeting at Palestine #158.
December 4, 2010, @ 9am. 15th District Past Master's Convocation, held at Indian Lake #722.
March 11 & 12, 2011. State Secretary's Association Meeting, Worthington, Ohio.
June 12, 2011. Ohio Masonic Home Day.
October 14 & 15, 2011. Grand Lodge Annual Communication, held in Cleveland, Ohio.
All for now. Have a safe Independence Day!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Summertime!
It's summertime! How can we tell? School's out, someone turned up the outside thermostat, and the Lodge has had its last meeting until September. But before you think we sneaked into the summer break, we'll provide an update.To the left is a photo of our Worshipful Master, Milton Lightfoot, welcoming our two newest members. On the left is Josh Zachman, who finished his degree work at the 15th District One-Day Class in May. On the right is Tim Stapleton, who experienced the MM degree on June 2nd. The only thing warmer than the temperature that night was the fellowship experienced. We are also pleased to report that on that night we experienced the third best member attendance of the year, behind only Inspection and the Masonic Service Award Ceremony. Our appreciation is also extended to all those who assisted with the degree experience.
Even though we won't be having meetings until September, there are activities that deserve our attention. The full list is contained in the calendar listings from earlier posts. Of these, two are coming up shortly. The Deputy Grand Master is presenting his program for the coming year through a series of presentations. The first is in Findlay on June 15th, and is described below. The Special Olympics takes place at The Ohio State University on June 25-27.
As we ease through the humidity of summer, enjoy the break. And we'll see you in the fall!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Dates to Remember
Each month we note important days on the calendar, as previous posts illustrate. These normally take the form of birthdays and Masonic anniversaries, with some special events noted. Without further ado ...
June 2, 2010 at 7:30pm. Our regular meeting, we will be conferring the MM degree on our most recent candidate. As always, we welcome all those who can assist.
June 4, 2010, at 1pm. Funeral services for John Ridgway at the LaRue United Methodist Church. Bro. Ridgway was a prominent local businessman, and a member of our fraternity for 63 years.
Birthdays for June:
6-16......Robert White
6-19......Dan Stover
6-19......Charles Randles
6-13......Phillip McCullough
6-30......Theofore McElheny
Masonic Anniversaries for June:
6-6-45......Joseph Spitzer
6-14-61.....Larry Knapp
6-6-62......Ralph Lee
6-4-75......Tom Hafer
6-7-78......Richard Peterman
6-6-79......Evan Clark
6-4-08......Nathan Hampton
Additional dates of note are included in our previous post.
June 2, 2010 at 7:30pm. Our regular meeting, we will be conferring the MM degree on our most recent candidate. As always, we welcome all those who can assist.
June 4, 2010, at 1pm. Funeral services for John Ridgway at the LaRue United Methodist Church. Bro. Ridgway was a prominent local businessman, and a member of our fraternity for 63 years.
Birthdays for June:
6-16......Robert White
6-19......Dan Stover
6-19......Charles Randles
6-13......Phillip McCullough
6-30......Theofore McElheny
Masonic Anniversaries for June:
6-6-45......Joseph Spitzer
6-14-61.....Larry Knapp
6-6-62......Ralph Lee
6-4-75......Tom Hafer
6-7-78......Richard Peterman
6-6-79......Evan Clark
6-4-08......Nathan Hampton
Additional dates of note are included in our previous post.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Did someone turn the thermostat up?
It seems that summer is upon us, or at least the temperatures reflect that thought. But since summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st (at 7:28 am EDT), we still have much to accomplish before taking our annual summer break. Before jumping to our calendar of events, it is appropriate to glance in the rear view mirror at a recent weekend, and highlight both an important observance and an opportunity.
On May 15th Palestine #158 hosted the 15th District Grand Master’s One-Day Class. We had one candidate among the 29 who were made Master Masons that day. Due to its structure and popularity, this has now become the traditional method of joining our fraternity. For many, such as our candidate, it is a method of completing degree work to resolve scheduling and transportation issues. Our congratulations go out to all who participated in this experience.
On May 31st, at 11am, there will be a Memorial Day service at the Price Cemetery north of LaRue. In addition, a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time across the country. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates the men and women who have died while in military service. Whether you attend an area service, watch a parade, or spend the day with friends and family, this day provides an opportunity to pause and reflect with appreciation those who have gone before us.
A future event of a different kind merits special notation, and is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00pm. This is the first of 10 presentations of the Deputy Grand Master’s Rollout of Programs for the 2010-2011 Masonic Year. Each year these meetings are held in conjunction with the Grand Lodge Committee on Education and Information. Findlay Lodge #227 will host the event, at 303 Osborn Avenue, Findlay, Ohio. All officers and members are encouraged to attend, and the full schedule can be found on the Grand Lodge web site. The Deputy Grand Master typically shares his plans for the coming year in an open-forum style. The format allows Brothers to ask questions and share their own ideas with him, as well as other Grand Lodge Officers in attendance. It is hard to find a better opportunity to interact with our leadership. For those planning to attend, to quote Deputy Grand Master Bradford A. Goebel, “Business casual would be the proper attire. Any Brother wearing a tie would be overdressed.”
Below is the remaining portion of our schedule. Make your plans accordingly!
May 31, 2010 at 11am – Memorial Day ceremony at the Price Cemetery north of LaRue.
June 2, 2010, at 7:30pm - Our regularly scheduled meeting. In addition to the customary activities, we will be conferring the MM degree. Come if you can!
June 6, 2010 - Ohio Masonic Home Day at the Springfield Masonic Community.
June 15, 2010, at 7:00pm. - Findlay Lodge #227 will host the Deputy Grand Masters Rollout Program. See above.
June 19, 2010, at 3:00pm - Author Christopher Hodapp is speaking at Bellefontaine #209. This internationally-known author is probably best known for his book "Freemasons for Dummies", and posts a blog at http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/ . This is a rare opportunity for Ohio Masons.
June 25-27, 2010 - Ohio Special Olympics at The Ohio State University.
September 1, 2010 at 7:30pm – Our first meeting after the summer break!
On May 15th Palestine #158 hosted the 15th District Grand Master’s One-Day Class. We had one candidate among the 29 who were made Master Masons that day. Due to its structure and popularity, this has now become the traditional method of joining our fraternity. For many, such as our candidate, it is a method of completing degree work to resolve scheduling and transportation issues. Our congratulations go out to all who participated in this experience.
On May 31st, at 11am, there will be a Memorial Day service at the Price Cemetery north of LaRue. In addition, a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time across the country. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates the men and women who have died while in military service. Whether you attend an area service, watch a parade, or spend the day with friends and family, this day provides an opportunity to pause and reflect with appreciation those who have gone before us.
A future event of a different kind merits special notation, and is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00pm. This is the first of 10 presentations of the Deputy Grand Master’s Rollout of Programs for the 2010-2011 Masonic Year. Each year these meetings are held in conjunction with the Grand Lodge Committee on Education and Information. Findlay Lodge #227 will host the event, at 303 Osborn Avenue, Findlay, Ohio. All officers and members are encouraged to attend, and the full schedule can be found on the Grand Lodge web site. The Deputy Grand Master typically shares his plans for the coming year in an open-forum style. The format allows Brothers to ask questions and share their own ideas with him, as well as other Grand Lodge Officers in attendance. It is hard to find a better opportunity to interact with our leadership. For those planning to attend, to quote Deputy Grand Master Bradford A. Goebel, “Business casual would be the proper attire. Any Brother wearing a tie would be overdressed.”
Below is the remaining portion of our schedule. Make your plans accordingly!
May 31, 2010 at 11am – Memorial Day ceremony at the Price Cemetery north of LaRue.
June 2, 2010, at 7:30pm - Our regularly scheduled meeting. In addition to the customary activities, we will be conferring the MM degree. Come if you can!
June 6, 2010 - Ohio Masonic Home Day at the Springfield Masonic Community.
June 15, 2010, at 7:00pm. - Findlay Lodge #227 will host the Deputy Grand Masters Rollout Program. See above.
June 19, 2010, at 3:00pm - Author Christopher Hodapp is speaking at Bellefontaine #209. This internationally-known author is probably best known for his book "Freemasons for Dummies", and posts a blog at http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/ . This is a rare opportunity for Ohio Masons.
June 25-27, 2010 - Ohio Special Olympics at The Ohio State University.
September 1, 2010 at 7:30pm – Our first meeting after the summer break!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Birthdays? Anniversaries?
Below is a list of the birthdays and Masonic Anniversaries we are celebrating this month.
Birthdays for May:
5-4………..Robert Lee
5-27………Steve Sigrist
Masonic Anniversaries for May:
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