October, 2016

Our October meeting saw the return of a Master Mason proficiency and a new petition voted on.  The petition was accepted and we will have an entered apprentice degree at 6:00 PM before our stated meeting on November 19.  Remember, this is also our annual meeting, which means dues are due and it is the election of officers.  Since there was not much business to cover, it was a short meeting.  The Grand Lodge session legislative results were gone over.  The biggest surprise to me is they voted to allow lodges to rent out their banquet rooms to groups that serve alcohol.  There are restrictions, however.  Learn more at lodge.  Also, we just learned that the Grand Master can be at our November meeting to give out service awards.  There will be a dinner and ceremony between our Entered Apprentice degree and the stated meeting.  John McCollum will receive his 75 year award, Fred Kuhnhenn will receive his 65 year award and Charles Gregory will receive his 60 year award.  It will be an open ceremony so spouses and guests are invited.  Other service award recipients are also invited.  See you at lodge.