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.

January 2013 meeting

At our January meeting we were visited by three brethren from Marathon lodge.  It was nice to have them visit us this evening.  There were several items of business discussed.  The stairlift was removed due to us not being able to procure an extention for it to reach to the bottom landing.  If you know of a worthy use for it contact one of the lodge officers.  We accepted two new petitions and, if all goes well, we will have a candidate for our inspection on February 11.  We remitted several brothers' dues for various reasons.  Come out and be with your brethren at the inspection and at our stated meetings.  You'll be glad you did.

New officers and a new year

 

The new officers of Edenton lodge are now installed with one exception. They are already planning the activities for the new year.  Below are some pictures from the installation of officers on December 8.

 

Worshipful Master Patrick A. Cloke

The Worshipful Master with Installing officer Right Worshipful Brother Larry Gillinger

The officers of Edenton Lodge

Immetiately before our stated meeting in January we will have our pre-inspection meeting with our inspecting officer, Right Worshipful Brother Vernon Wagoner.
Some things covered at our Decmber meeting were the new furnace, which is working great, our inspection and the fact we have a number of brethren who have yet to pay their dues.  Every effort will be made to contact each one to see if we can help in any way.
Please come out an visit with the brethren of your lodge.

November, 2012

The annual meeting has come and gone.  The new officers have been elected and will be installed on Saturday, December 8 at 6:30 PM.  The meeting will be open so bring family and friends to watch the ceremony and share in the fellowship.  We had a new Master Mason return his proficiency the same night.  We have one more to examine, hopefully at the meeting in December.  Our inspection date has been set.  It will be February 11, 2013, with dinner at 6:00 PM and the Entered Apprentice degree at 7:00 PM.  Also, we have a number of brethren who have not yet paid their dues for next year.  We have been remitting several for the last couple of years but we can't continue and stay solvent.  If you can't pay your dues let the secretary or one of the brethren know and they will be taken care of.  If we don't hear from you and you haven't contacted the lodge in the last two years you will be suspended.  They are $55.00.  The next meeting will be Dec. 15.  Please plan to be there to support your new officers.

October

The stated meeting in November will be the election of officers.  Also, dues are due.  They are $55.00.  If you cannot pay contact the secretary at edenton332@yahoo.com and let him know.  We do not want to suspend anyone who cannot pay.  More news later.

September, 2012

At the September meeting we heard a Fellowcraft degree proficiency given back so now we have a candidate for the outdoor raising on Oct. 6 at 10:00 AM at Charlotte's.  There will be coffee and donuts before the degree starts so come out early.  There is a link to a map at the right.  We also have a special meeting at 9:00 AM on Oct. 6 at the lodge to hear any proficiencies. 
In other news, the electric service to the lodge was upgraded and the new heat pump has been installed.  Due to a generous donation we did not have to dip into our savings to do this.  We should save a significant amount of money with the new system.
Watch for your dues notice the first week or two of October.  They are $55 and are due by the meeting in November.  Come on out to lodge!    

August meeting notes

We were able to confer the Fellowcraft degree on two candidates at our August stated meeting.  Both candidates returned their EA proficiencies in a fine manner.  There were a few things discussed.  The lodge was given a nice financial gift which will help pay for the conversion from our hot water oil boiler to a brand new heat pump.  This should save the lodge a considerable amount of money in the long run.  We also set Oct. 6 at 10 AM for our outdoor raising this year.  It will still be at Charlotte Back's and the directions are at the right.  We'll have coffee and donuts before and lunch after.  At the next stated meeting at least one of our candidates should be ready to give their proficiency.  That's it for now.