April, 2016

Our April stated meeting saw another Fellowcraft give back his exam.  it was one of the best in a long time.  This means we will have two brethren to get their Master Mason degrees on April 30.  The lodge could use your help that evening.  There were a number of sick and distressed that need our prayers.  The lodge donated $200 to Cub Scout Pack 401 in Mt. Orab last month and WB Al Cloke remarked that the money will help them do things they might not have otherwise been able to.  Our inspection is a week away and we have a new candidate for the evening.  This year promises to be one of the busiest we've seen in a while.  The Sixth District golf outing is May 21 at Cedar Trace golf club outside Owensville again but this year they will start at 9 AM.  We did have a little excitement last week.  There was a water main leak in front of the lodge.  Fortunately, Western Water fixed it quickly.  The Worshipful Master has more plans for the rest of the year and will be communicated later.  I hope to see you in lodge.

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.