October, 2013

At our stated meeting we had a Master Mason proficiency returned, giving our old lodge a new member.  We also had one of our recent Entered Apprentices in attendance.  It is great to see new candidates with such enthusiasm.  I would like to remind everyont that dues are due at the stated meeting in November, as well as it being election night.  Also, we need to do a couple of degrees yet this year so we have scheduled a Fellowcraft and a Master Mason degree on November 2 starting at 6:00 PM.  Please come out and be with us.  I would also like to remind the brethren of a couple of dates that are coming up.  There will be a spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Brother Doug Brummett.  This will be on November 9 from 5-8 PM.  There is no charge but a donation will be greatly appreciated.  Spread the word.  We are also going to have a familyChristmas party on December 7 from 5-8 PM.  This will be a potluck dinner with activities for the children.  I hope to see you there.

September, 2013

The weather did not cooperate and we were forced to have our degree indoors this year. We opened lodge at 10:00 AM and conferred the MM degree on one candidate. We broke for lunch after the lecture and enjoyed a lunch of fried crappie and hot dogs, potato salad, green beans and ham and desserts. We had coffee and donuts left over from before the meeting began. We had our stated meeting after lunch. Some things of note: The benefit spaghetti dinner for WBro. Doug Brummett has been moved to Nov. 9 from 5 to 8 PM at the lodge. The WM also scheduled a Christmas party at the lodge on Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 PM. We will also be conferring 2 EA degrees on Oct.12 starting at 7:00 PM.

August, 2013

I apologize for not updating this blog in July.  Time got away from me.  There are several new items to report from last month and our meeting last night.  Even though it is normal for attendance to be down during the summer we still had 14 at our August meeting.  First of all, the pancake breakfast at Stonelick Lake was our best one yet.  As soon as the bills are sorted out we will be making a donation of some of the proceeds to the Friends of Stonelick to thank them for allowing our lodge to do these breakfasts and help support their efforts to maintain the campground.  Next, the lodge picnic on August 10 was well attended and should become, hopefully, an annual event.  Thanks go out to Bro. Gene Bell for organizing it and Bro. Jeff Stevens for his assistance and to those who helped and attended.  I have attached a few pictures to give an idea of the good time we had.  There were activities for the children, fellowship for the adults and plenty of good food.

 

Based on the success of the picnic the lodge is going to host a Christmas party at the lodge on December 7.  More details will be forthcoming as the date gets closer.  We voted on two petitions and both were accepted.  Since we have our outdoor raising at our stated meeting in September we have decided to confer the Entered Apprentice degrees on both candidates on October 12th at 7:00 PM.  The night before, on October 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM there will be a spaghetti supper at the lodge to raise some money to help pay the funeral costs of WBro. Doug Brummett, who was killed in a car accident recently.  Please spread the word. 

That's all I have for now.  Don't forget that the next stated meeting will be at 10:00 AM with a Master Mason degree and the regular business to follow.  If it rains we will meet at the lodge.  I hope to see you there.

 

 

 

June, 2013

For those that may not have heard W.Bro. Doug Brummett passed away.  His Masonic service was on June 8.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  In other news, the lodge sign by the road deteriorated to the point it was hanging on by one bracket.  A couple of the brethren are working on getting a new one made and hung soon.  On August 3 the lodge will have a pancake breakfast at the campground at Stonelick Lake to try and raise a little money for the lodge and the Friends of Stonelick, who do so much to keep the park, especially the campground, looking nice.  We will meet at around 7:30 AM and start serving at 8:00.  We are also going to have a family cookout at the lodge at 2:00 PM on August 10.  The lodge will cook up some burgers and dogs and ask the members to bring a covered dish and a dessert to share.  We will also supply the drinks.  There will be activities for the kids and adults and the lodge will be open if you would like to look around.  If you would like to attend, please contact Bro. Gene Bell at 513-310-1969 so we can get an accurate count.  He will also answer any questions you might have.
At the meeting the lodge presented Brother John McCollum the first lodge Lifetime Acheivement Award in recognition of his long time support of the lodge.  It was also decided that future awards will be named after WBro. McCollum.  I will post a picture when I can get one.
I hope to see you at the next meeting.

May, 2013

I am sorry for the lack of posts but I have been extra busy lately.  This post will bring you up to date on the happenings in our lodge.  First of all, we have a new Master Mason who attended the recent one day class in Cincinnati.  We have two more candidates going through right now.  It looks like we'll be doing degree work this summer. 
On a sad note, we lost Brother Ernie Brummett on May 13.  He was one of those brethren that made an impression as soon as you met him.  He was also responsible for a lot of work done on the lodge building.  He will be missed by us all.
The lodge had an awards and widow's night on May 4.  Even though we had 4 service awards to give out and another award we were only able to present one.  Worshipful Brother Tom Allen received his 40 year award from Worshipful Master Pat Cloke.



 

The stewards and some officer's wives prepared a delicious meal prior to the ceremony.

 
The Worshipful Master also has some plans for family events this summer so stay tuned for further information.  I hope to see you at the next meeting.

March, 2013

I wasn't able to be at the March meeting so I don't have much to report.  We do have a few candidates going through the degrees right now so check back and I'll post the dates for degree work.  Also, let the secretary know if you plan to go to the Grand Master's reception on May 3.  Reservations need to be in by the stated meeting.  See you at the next meeting.

February, 2013

Our inspection is past now and a big congratulations goes out to each of the officers for making it a success.  The inspecting officer had only complimentary words for the lodge and its officers.  The candidate received a fine Entered Apprentice degree.  At our stated meeting it was reported that we lost one of our Past Masters recently.  W. Bro. Earnie Ross Jr. has received that for which he had so long wrought.  Masonic services were held on February 10.  Our condolences go out to his family.  It was also reported that there will be a Grand Master's one day class this year.  It will be on May 11 at the Masonic Temple in Cincinnati.  And as a heads up the lodge will have its annual Awards and Widow's night on May 4 with dinner at 6:00 PM.  There is also going to be a skit presented by the Scottish Rite on Feb. 21 at 7:00 PM.  Hope to see you next month.