News from the June meeting

Greetings, Brethren.  The June meeting saw the lodge conferring the Entered Apprentice degree on one candidate.  We also affiliated a brother from Lynchburg Lodge and elected his son to receive the degrees.  That means our membership will grow by at least four new members this year.  The Worshipful Master has set June 30 at 6:00 PM to confer the Entered Apprentice degree on this candidate and the candidate who could not be at the last meeting.  Come on out and watch the officers perform the ritual on these two candidates. 
Also of note is that the lodge will be having a pancake breakfast at the Stonelick Lake campground on June 23 at 8:00 AM.  We'll set up at 7 AM.  We do this a couple of times a year to raise a little money for the lodge and the Friends of Stonelick.  We will also have a pancake breakfast on August 4 at the beach area of Stonelick Lake in conjunction with the Clermont County Antique Machinery Show.
Here's a plug for the Order of the Eastern Star.  On August 4, 2012, the District 22 OES will have an event at the Clermont County Fairgrounds to raise money for Hospice of Hope.  There will be several activities with the Van Dells providing the climax at 7 PM.   Admission to their show will be $25 for preferred seating and $20 general admission.  Please support this worthwhile endeavor.  Thus far this annual event has raised more than $57,000.
Our next stated meeting will be on July 21 at the regular time.  If any of the candidates are ready we may do the Fellowcraft degree on them.  We've been having good attendance at our meetings.  We would like to see you there.

June, 2012

We did not confer an Entered Apprentice at our meeting in May.  Our candidate was called in to work.  That happens.  We did, however, vote on another petition so now we have two Entered Apprentices to do.  That means that we will have an EA at the stated meeting in June.  We will also have one at a special meeting called for June 30 at 6:00 PM.  Also at our stated meeting in June we will be voting on another petition as well as a petition for affiliation.  That is 4 new members so far.  It's shaping up to be a busy summer.  On June 23 at 8:00 AM the lodge will be having our first pancake breakfast at the campground at Stonelick Lake.  We'll meet at 7 AM to get things going.  We split the proceeds with the Friends of Stonelick to help them maintain the campground and other areas of the park.  We hope to do another one at the Stonelick antique machinery show  in August.  More on that later.  Also, the Worshipful Master and our Lodge Education Officer presented Worshipful Brother Fred Kuhnhenn his 60 year service award recently.  He thanked them for meeting him since he cannot get to the lodge anymore.  Congratulations to him for this acheivement.  On another note, Worshipful Brother John Mccollum presented the lodge with a new set of officer's aprons.  They are beautiful.  Come on out and see them.  I hope to see you at lodge soon.

May

At our next meeting we will have an Entered Apprentice degree.  We will also be voting on a petition.  It's looking like we'll be having a busy summer.  On a sad note, Vivian Dobbs passed away this past week.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

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.