Brother passing

It is with sadness that I have to report that Brother Bryan Lewis has passed away.  His family has requested a masonic service at 11:15 AM Wednesday, February 4, at Evans funeral home in Goshen. 

January, 2015

Our stated meeting was a busy one.  We voted on one plural membership, received another member on demit, voted on another petition for degrees and received a new petition for degrees.  Whew!  We are going to be a busy lodge this winter and spring.  Our new officers are settling into their new duties quite well and with our inspection coming up on March 27 it's good that they are.  We had a couple of windows damaged and the trustees are taking care of repairing them.  Brothers Ty Conn and Ron Cornwell made a donation of slippers and scarves to the Ohio Masonic Home in the name of our lodge, which the Home thanked us for.  We also had presentations on the Sixth District relief fund and on the importance of fraternal relations by a representative from the Order of the Eastern Star. 
We had to remit several brothers' dues.  Check your dues card and if it says 2014, you need to pay your dues for 2015.
Other announcements were made.  The next Sixth District meeting will be at J.B. Covert Lodge on January 26 at 7:00PM.  There will be a ritual meeting at Emery Lodge in Loveland on January 2 at 7:00 PM.  All members are welcome to attend.  We are going to have an Entered Apprentice degree on Febuary 7 at 7:00 PM.

December 2014

This month saw the last meeting of the 2014 and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Edenton Lodge with the installation of the officers for 2015.  The installing officer was WBro. Mike Phillips of Amelia Lodge together with RWBro's. Jerry Madlener and George West and Bro. Ken Snider as the rest of the installing team. 

Worshipful Master Chris Hunt

The Worshipful Master with the installing Chaplain and installing Officer

The evening saw an Entered Apprentice exam returned as well as another petition for degrees, an application for plural membership and a favorable ballot on an application for affiliation.  We did unfortunately have a brother pass away in December, Bro. Ralph Carpenter.  It was also reported that the Christmas party was a success with several children in attendance.

A magician provided entertainment, especially for the children

Some of the members and family at the party

The Worshipful Master is encouraging the members, especially the officers, to attend inspections at other lodges if possible.  Visit the Sixth District blog for the inspection schedule for 2015.  We also have some cards at the lodge for those who wish to have one.  Also, check your dues card.  If it says 2014 on it you need to pay your dues.  Here's hoping to see you at a meeting soon.

November, 2014

The election of officers was held at the November meeting and the new Worshipful Master is Chris Hunt.  Congratulations to Chris.  There was also a petition for the degrees and an affiliation petition turned in.  The lodge is continuing to grow.  Bro. Gene Bell is working diligently on putting together another Christmas party. It will be December 13 at 6:30 PM.  Rumor has it that Santa will again make an appearance.  The lodge will be conferring the Entered Apprentice degree on one candidate on December 4 at 7:00 PM.  Our new Master will have a closed installation of officers at our stated meeting in December.  A couple of brothers have installed railing on the new ramp at the front door of the lodge, which will make it easier to get into the lodge.  The lodge is supporting the "Sweat for a Vet - They Sweat for us" program, which will supply sweat pants for veterans in the Veteran's home in Georgetown.  I mentioned in last month's post that Grand Lodge voted to allow games of chance in the lodge.  The Grand Master has issued an edict to delay this until the middle of January so Grand Lodge can determine the ramifications on the lodges.  We'll see what happens.  And remember, if you have not paid your dues yet, do so soon.  December 31 is the deadline to have them paid and not be suspended.  Thanks. 

October, 2014

Our meeting was held on the 18th.  We received a new petition and, if all goes well, we'll be starting up some more degree work.  This works out pretty good since our inspection will be in March in the Master Mason degree.  We had another pancake breakfast at Stonelick lake and made a little money, though how much still has to be determined.  The Worshipful Master reported on the Grand Lodge session and the biggest news is that the brethren voted to allow gambling and games of chance per the Ohio revised code.  Since then the Grand Master has issued an edict that prevents a lodge from doing anything until the Grand Lodge has studied the ramifications.  The edict expires the first of January.  He also reported that the new District Deputy Grand Master for our district will be Rodney Kirker from Georgetown lodge.  Bob Welch from Milford and Jim Cranfill from J.B. Covert are the new District Education Officers.  Also, remember that your dues of $55 are due by our stated meeting in November which this year is on the 15th.  You can pay them at the meeting if you like.
WBro. Chris Hunt announced that Batavia Chapter RAM is selling hockey tickets for the Cincinnati Cyclones game on November 21.  They are $13 each and $5 from each ticket goes to the Chapter as a fundraiser.  Our lodge bought 4 tickets to be donated to someone who cannot otherwise afford to attend.  If you are interested in purchasing some tickets let me know at edenton332@yahoo.com or call the secretary.
The Thanksgiving raising will be at Amelia lodge starting at 6:00 AM.  The lodge Christmas party will be on December 13 starting at 6:00 PM.  That's it for now.  I hope to see you at the next meeting.  Remember, it will be the election of officers. 

September, 2014

We finally had good weather for an outdoor raising.  We couldn't have asked for a better day.  We opened at 10:00 AM and the candidate gave his FC proficiency back.  Then we put him through the Master Mason degree.  Before the lecture, however, we stopped for lunch of fried crappie, mac and cheese and baked beans.  The lodge went back to labor and we finished the degree and had our regular business meeting.  Some highlights were that we are going to have another pancake breakfast at Stonelick Lake from 8 - 10 AM on September 27.The Worshipful Master also said we will be having a Christmas party again this year.  And, our inspection has been set for March 27, 2015, in the Master Mason degree.  The Lodge Education Officer presented Bro. Gene Bell certificates of achievement for completing the Grand Lodge courses on the officer's manual and the code.  All in all it was a good morning, with a total attendance of 25.  I hope to see you at the next meeting.  Remember, when you receive your dues notice please send it back with your check right away.  Dues of $55 are due by the stated meeting in November.

August, 2014

We had a Fellowcraft degree at 6:30 PM prior to our stated meeting.  All went well and we should have a candidate for our outdoor raising on September 20 at 10:00 AM.  Note that this will also be our stated meeting for September.  A notice will be sent to the membership.  We also had a new petition presented.  The lodge is definitely growing.  Our pancake breakfasts at Stonelick Lake went well.  We were able to donate one half the proceeds to the Friends of Stonelick to help them maintain the park grounds.  The Worshipful Master also said there will be another Christmas party at the lodge.  A date will be set later.  It is with sadness that we report that Past Grand Master Robert Hinshaw passed away recently.  That's it for now.  I hope to see you in September.

Note: The map to the outdoor raising site is incorrect.  The location is the first house on the right from Lake Dr., the last house on the left from Newtonsville.  A sign will be posted.