January, 2016

There is not a lot to report on this month.  We did vote for a new candidate and we will be exemplifying the Entered Apprentice degree at 6:30 PM before our February 20 stated meeting.  We are also in the thick of inspection season and if you would like to attend some check out the Sixth District's blog.  I hope to see you at the meeting.  Also, check your dues card.  If it says 2015 then you haven't paid your dues yet.

December, 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Our first stated meeting with the new officer corps was held on the 19th.  As they work to adjust to their new duties it is apparent the lodge is in good hands.  The Worshipful Master has an active year planned and the events will be announced as they get closer.  It also appears that we will be busy doing degree work in the coming months.  We will be doing a Fellowcraft on January 9 at 7:00 PM and an Entered Apprentice degree at 6:00 PM before our next stated meeting on January 16.  We also received a new petition that is currently in the investigation process.  It was with sadness that it was reported that Ruth Ann Werner, widow of Bro. Richard M. Werner SR., passed away after a lingering illness.  At the November meeting of the Sixth Masonic District Association meeting our junior past Worshipful Master, Chris Hunt, was elected president.  I am sure he will do a fine job.

As we enter the Christmas season let us each remember the reason we celebrate.  I wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year.  See you at lodge.  

Installation of officers

RWB John Cooper, front center, installed the officers of Edenton lodge on December 12.  Our new Master, WB Mike Howard, has a big year planned and every brother of the lodge is encouraged to help out any way they can, even just by showing up and supporting him and the other officers' efforts.

Town Hall Meeting

 Sponsored by the Sixth Masonic District Association

This coming Thursday evening at 7:00 PM at Amelia Lodge will be our 1st ever Town Hall meeting with RWB Rich Dickersheid, Grand Marshall of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.  This will be an open format for us to give suggestions and ask questions about Freemasonry and the future of our Fraternity.  The meeting is open to all Master Masons with a Business Casual Dress code.  Now is the time for All of our Lodges to be represented.

November, 2015

This month was the election of officers and your dues were due.  If your dues card date is anything other than 2016 then you are now in arrears.  Please send them as soon as possible.  The election went pretty well.  Bro. Mike Howard is our new Master.  Please help support him and the lodge in the coming year.  A full list of the officers is located in the right margin of this page.  The officers will be installed in an open ceremony on December 12 at 7:00 PM with a dinner at 6:00 PM.  We also voted on a new petition and will be doing an Entered Apprentice degree in the near future.  The lodge has set December 20 at 4:00 PM for our annual Christmas party.  We will have a dinner and entertainment and a visit from Santa Clause during the evening.  Our annual audit report was read and approved.  The trustees reported that the old lodge hall needs some work and are in the process of getting quotes.  At the end of the evening WB Hunt thanked the brethren for all the support he received during the year.  If all goes as expected WB Hunt will be elected president of the Sixth District on Monday, November 23.  Well, that's it for now.  Come on up and visit us at lodge.

October, 2015

Our October meeting was held and we accomplished some important business.  We accepted a new petition and it is in the hands of an investigating committee.  We also made a charitable donation to a dear friend of one of our brethren.  We are fortunate to have such generous brethren so we can help out those who need a little extra.  We hope that you remember the relief fund when you come to lodge or when you pay your dues.  You should have received your dues notice for the coming year.  If not, let me know.  Also, if you cannot pay your dues let me know that, too.  We'll take care of it.  The trustees met and did an inspection of the lodge and found some things that need to be addressed before winter.  We'll know more about them at the November meeting.  Our Junior Warden is looking into a replacement for our sign at the street.  That will also be a topic at our next meeting, along with the most important item of business, our annual election of officers.  That is also the night dues are due.  Our Lodge Education Officer donated a laminated Master Mason lecture carpet for use at our outdoor degrees, saving wear and tear on our antique carpet.  As you can see we are a busy lodge.  Come out and be with us because the officers need the members' support.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The Sixth District is hosting an evening at the Cincinnati Cyclones at US Bank Arena on November 7.  Tickets are $13 each, with $5 from each ticket going to the District Association.  The next district meeting will be at Amelia Lodge on November 23.  Dinner will be at 7:00 PM and the meeting will start at 7:30.  The Sixth District Thanksgiving morning raising will be at Emery Lodge in Loveland this year.  Coffee and donuts will be served at 6:00 AM and the degree will start at 7:00 AM.

September, 2015

September's meeting was held in the outdoors at Charlotte Back's property at 10:00 AM.  Since we did not have a Fellowcraft ready for his Master Mason we did an Entered Apprentice instead.  The stations were filled with mostly Past Masters of the lodge.  After the degree the lodge took care of only the necessary business before the lodge was closed.  It was announced that the lodge's annual inspection is scheduled for April 27, 2016.  Dinner will be at 6:00 PM and the degree will start at 7:00 PM.  We will be exemplifying the Entered Apprentice degree.  Some other items of note are that Grand Lodge is going to be held in Columbus a week later than normal due to a conflict.  If you intend to go remember to take an apron with you as well as your dues card.  If you would like to attend a Cincinnati Cyclones hockey game and support a worthy cause, mark the date of Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $13 each and $5 will be donated to the district.  See the Worshipful Master if you are interested.  Money has to be in by November 1.  Also, look for your annual dues notice in the mail soon.  It is that time of year again and they are due by the November 21 stated meeting.  That will also be the election of officers.  Then on December 10, 2015, there will be a "Town Hall" meeting, open to all Masons, at 7:00 PM at the Amelia Masonic Temple to gather ideas about the future of Freemasonry in general and the Sixth District in particular.  The more ideas the better.  I hope to see you in lodge soon.