INSPECTION LOCATION CHANGE

Brethren, the inspection of Edenton Lodge #332 will be held on April 6 as scheduled but will be held at Goshen Lodge, 2383 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, OH 45122.  We had a water main break at the lodge and until we can get everything fixed we will not have any water.  Goshen Lodge has graciously made their lodge available for us to use that night.  Dinner will still be at 6PM with the degree at 7PM.  Pass the word to other brethren who might not see this notice. 

February, 2018

Because of an error we had to elect a trustee at our February meeting.  Congratulations to WB Dean Cordell for being elected.  We did not have a lot of business to cover but the officers continue to hone their degree work by continuing to have practices.  The last two Master Mason degrees were done well with just some minor things to still work on.  We plan to have a real candidate for our inspection on April 6.  Unfortunately, we did have to suspend five members for non payment of dues.  In all cases there was no information that led us to believe that there was any desire for them to remain members.  Let's hope that those still owing dues will respond soon or we will have to suspend more next year.  Please say a prayer for the brethren of your lodge because we have some that truly need it.  We will have to consider getting some gravel to add to our parking area, especially before our inspection.  The trustees are looking at the problem.  In the meantime, avoid the area just across the alley from the front door.  Be well and we hope to see you at lodge. 

January, 2018

The officers of Edenton Lodge have been practicing diligently to make sure they give our candidates the best degrees they can.  It showed Jan. 27 when they did a Master Mason degree on a candidate.  I feel we are ready for our inspection in that degree with only some minor tweaks.  They would like to see more brethren on the sidelines when they have degree work.  You can witness their work on February 10 at 7:00 PM for our next Master Mason degree.  We do have a couple of brethren that need to be in your paryers, WB's Al and Pat Cloke.  They are both experiencing some serious health issues at the moment.  I hope to see you at the next meeting.

December, 2017

The last meetings of the year saw the installation of the new officers for the coming year.  Worshipful Brother Gene Bell is planning for the lodge to have a good year.  We have 5 active candidates at the moment so having a candidate for inspection should be no problem.  Grand Lodge has implemented a couple of new programs that are intended to educate the brethren and encourage new members.  A couple of brethren have contacted the lodge to have their dues remitted due to health and financial reasons.  As it stands right now 24 brethren still owe dues.  Some of these brethren will undoubtedly pay them soon.  There are some others, however, that have not paid for a couple of years now and, if they have not contacted us by our January meeting, we will have little choice but to suspend them.  Our dues are still $55, which are just above the average for the state but below what some of our neighboring lodges charge.  We would like to keep them as low as we can so we have to cut costs where we can.  To carry a brother who has not paid his dues costs the lodge $17.45 each in fees to Grand Lodge.  Now, if a brother has the means to buy an endowed membership at $800, he would have to pay his dues once more and then would never have to pay again.  Additionally, after his death the lodge will continue to receive money from his endowment.
We do have a couple of brethren that need our prayers.  WB Al Cloke and WB John McCollum.
We hope to see you in lodge.  Have a wonderful New Year.

November, 2018

The election of officers was held and the new list is to the right on this page.  Two candidates returned fine proficiencies and are ready for the Fellowcraft degree.  The Worshipful Master set November 25 at 6:00 PM for the degrees.  On December 2 at 6:00 PM will be our annual Christmas party at the lodge.  Bring a covered dish and come have some fun with us.  Santa will be there.  The installation of officers will be on December 16 at 7:00 PM prior to our stated meeting.  This will be a closed installation.  Thanksgiving Day the Sixth District will have their annual raising at Amelia Lodge.  Donuts and coffee at 6:00 AM with the degree to start at 7:00 AM.  Breakfast will follow the degree.  That's it for now.  I hope to see you at lodge. 

October, 2017

We currently have 6 Entered Apprentices going through the degrees right now.  Come out and see some good degree work and support the officers.  Our November meeting is when dues are due and it will be the election of officers.  We hope you can be there.

September, 2017

We did a Master Mason degree at our meeting on September 16.  We held it outside at Charlotte Back's property.  Since we do not have a candidate at that stage we did a pro tem.  We did only the business that was necessary so our meeting in October will be a busy one.  We voted on two candidates and will do their Entered Apprentice degrees Saturday, Sept. 23, at 5 PM.  We will be voting on three more petitions in October.  We may also have to make a decision that the lodge does not want to.  The lodge is going to answer appeals for donations for Texas and Florida hurricane victims in the amount of $50 each.  So come out to lodge and support the officers as they wrap up this year and look forward to election of officers in November.  And, as a reminder, dues will also be due then.  A notice will be sent out at the end of the month reminding every member that the dues are still $55.  Your dues card will be reactivated in the database as soon as your dues are paid or we receive word you cannot pay.  If you do not have a blue plastic card please let the secretary know.