April update

RWB Norm Mick, Bro. Michael Howard, WBro. John McCollum and WBro. Scott Johnson

March 24 was a memorable date for Edenton Lodge.  John McCollum received what very few Masons have received, a 70 year service award.  RWBro. Norm Mick, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Ohio was on hand to present this and other awards at the lodge's annual Awards and Widow's night.  A fine meal was served at 6:00 and all enjoyed good fellowship before proceeding upstairs for the award presentations.  Along with John's 70 year award, Bro. Ernie Brummett received his 50 year service award and WBro. Dwayne Bicknell and Bro. Michael Howard received 25 year awards.  I'll post more pictures when I receive them.
At our March meeting we received a petition for degrees and we should vote on it at the April 21 meeting.  This will mean degree work and that always makes for an enjoyable time at lodge.  Join us if you can.  More later.

Bro. Earnie Brummett receiving his 50 year award from RWBro. Mick with his son, grand daughter and great grandson looking on.

March News

March has not started off well.  The recent storms have affected some of our brethren here in the Sixth District as well as in other areas of the country.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and the lodges that will mobilize to help them.  I am sure appeals will be coming in to our lodge and we will help as much as we can. 
The Worshipful Master, Scott Johnson, has set March 24 at 6:00 PM as Awards and Widow's night for this year.  We have a number of awards to present this year, including a 70 year award to Worshipful Brother John McCollum.  A letter will be sent to all the award receipients and our widows.  Dinner will be at 6:00 with the awards ceremony starting afterwards.  Brethren from other lodges are invited as well as their families.  Right Worshipful Brother Norm Mick, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge, will be attending to represent the Grand Master on this important occasion.
Our next stated meeting will be on March 17 at 8:00 PM.  Come on out and enjoy some fellowship with your brethren.

February news

The inspection season is in full swing and ours will be February 24.  Dinner will be at 6:00 PM and the Master Mason degree will start at 7:00 PM.  And so the officers will be ready the Worshipful Master has set a practice for 6:00 PM before our next stated meeting on the 18th.  Come on out early and watch us.  Once the inspection is out of the way the lodge will be setting dates for other activities, including Awards and Widows night.  We have a 70 year, 60 year and some 50 year awards to give out this year.  A letter will be sent to those receiving awards when the date is set.  The officers and brethren hope you can make it.  The brethren also send out their thoughts and prayers for the brethren killed and injured in the tragic accident on January 31 near New Richmond as well as their families.

The new year will soon be here!

Greetings, Brethren.  2012 is almost upon us and with it a new Masonic year.  There will be a lot happening in the coming months.  We have a member due to receive his 70 year pin, two members due their 60 year pins and some who will receive 50 year pins.  As soon as a date is set you will receive a notice from the lodge if you are to receive one of these awards.  Our inspection in the Master Mason degree will be on February 24.  Dinner will be at 6:00 and the meeting will start at 7:00.  And don't forget our next stated meeting on January 21, 2012.  I hope to see you there.

Installation, 2011

The installation of officers was held on December 10 at 2:00.  RWBro. T. Mark Liggett was the installing officer.  All the officers were installed except the Junior Warden, Junior Deacon and the Chaplain.  They will be installed later.  We had a good turnout to see the new officers installed.  Attached are some pictures.

Scott Johnson, Worshipful Master for 2012

Our Worshipful Master with PDDGM T. Mark Liggett

Installation of officers for 2012

Scott Johnson, Senior Steward Bob Johnson, Scott's father and trustee John McCollum, a 70 year member of Edenton Lodge

The Worshipful Master and family

Kaylie Neal,  daughter of our Senior Deacon, Shaun Neal, who was presented a Masonic teddy bear for helping with some of our events last year.

Come and join us at our next stated meeting on December 17.  Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

November Meeting

The November meeting of Edenton Lodge saw the election of the officers who will serve for the coming year.  The Worshipful Master-elect, Scott Johnson, has set December 10 at 2:00 PM as an open installation of officers.  All the brethren and their families and friends are invited.  Scott will then be ready to assume the regular duties of Worshipful Master at the next stated meeting on December 17.  Come out and join us.  At that meeting we will have inspection cards for the upcoming inspection season.  Our inspection will be on February 24 in the Master Mason degree.  Dinner will be at 6 PM with the degree at 7 PM.  Also, check your dues card.  If it still says 2011 then you need to pay your dues as soon as possible. 

October Meeting

The October meeting has come and gone.  We missed you if you weren't there.  Worshipful Brothers Al and Pat Cloke reported on the happenings at Grand Lodge.  Kevin B. Todd is the new Grand Master, Vern Wagoner is the new District Deputy Grand Master for the Sixth District and Barry Kirschner is the newest District Education Officer.  Congratulations go out to all the brethren chosen to lead and represent the Grand Lodge of Ohio in the coming year.  They also reported that there are now 5 lodges in Ohio with less than 50 members.  The Grand Lodge itself is down to less than 102,000 members state-wide.  Our Senior Warden, Scott Johnson, sat in for the Worshipful Master and announced that our inspection will be on February 24, 2012, in the Master Mason degree.  Brethren, start thinking on a part you would like to do and let the Master know.  The dues notices have been sent out and dues have started coming in.  Please respond quickly if you can.  We remitted a number of dues last year but due to rising expenses we may not be able to do as many.  Certainly, if you cannot pay please let us know and they will be taken care of.  We then took care of all the other business coming before the lodge and had a good time in the lower hall afterwards. 
Looking forward, we will be doing an Entered Apprentice degree at 6:00 PM before our next stated meeting on November 19.  That stated meeting is our annual meeting which means the election of officers and dues are due.  Come out and join us.  I am sure the stewards will have some delicious refreshments for us.