March, 2016

One of the first orders of business was to examine a candidate in the EA degree, which was done.  We then exemplified the Fellowcraft degree on him.  Then it was on to our regular business.  it was unfortunate that we had to suspend some brethren for not paying their dues.  If things don't change we might have to suspend more next year.  If your dues card does not say 2016 on it then you owe dues.  Please pay them so you will continue as a member of this lodge.  The Grand Master's reception is coming up and six brethren are going.  Our lodge has also sponsored the Deputy Grand Master and his wife.  He has been a good friend to our lodge.  We also voted to donate $200 to a Cub Scout pack in Mt. Orab, since the grandson of one of our members is a member there.  So, that's it for this month.  I hope to see you at lodge.

February, 2016

Our February meeting is now history and we have another new Entered Apprentice.  The lodge also looks to have another candidate ready for our inspection.  Your officers are working hard to put on good degrees and it showed on the 20th.  Our pre-inspection will be April 6 at 7:00 PM.  The typewritten ritual will be there so if you have been wondering about anything in the ritual you can get answers then.  Since we did not have much business, other than authorizing the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner, the meeting was a quick one.  If you want to go the the Grand Master's reception this year it will be May6 at Norlyn Manor in Batavia.  It will be $25 per person and reservations need to be made with the lodge.  After April 1st the cost will be $35 per person.  There is a social hour starting at 6:00 PM with dinner served at 7:00 PM.  Our lodge is sponsoring the Deputy Grand Master, Douglas Kaylor, this year.  He has been of great help to our lodge in times of need.  The last thing I would like to report on is the Lodge Education Officer's program.  He presented a program on Masonic odes.  Apparently, in ages past, Masons did a lot of singing.  There were numerous ones but I would like to share one with you.  It was written by Giles P. Yates and sung to Auld Lang Syne:

Behold how pleasant and good

For Brethren such as we,

Of the united Brotherhood, To dwell in unity.

'Tis like the oil on Aaron's head,

Which to his feet distills,

Like Hermon's dew so richly shed

On Zion's sacred hills.

For there the Lord of Light and Love

A blessing sent with power:-

Oh may we all this blessing prove

Even life forever more.

On Friendship's altar, rising here,

Our hands now plighted be,

To live in love with hearts sincere, 

In peace and unity.

Until next time, peace be with you all, my brethren.

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.