It was great to be back from a long and restful summer break. Thirty masons from as far away as Kentucky came to enjoy a night of fellowship. Here is what went on….
- Br∴Tasos Oureilidis returned a fantastic fellowcraft catechism led by Br∴ Buck Owens.
- A first-time visitor from Hiram Lodge No. 4 in Kentucky was in attendance.
- Cards were sent out to our sick and distressed brothers and families.
- The petition of Br∴ Tim Delaney for dual membership was read.
- Brs∴ Bobby Burkett and Steve Johnson received their purple cards and certificates from R∴W∴ Ron MacMillan, District 18 Chairman of Masonic Education, for completing all the lodge officer training courses (photo at left; Br:. Johnson is in the center).
- Br∴ Joe Sosa received his perpetual membership card, certificate, and pin (photo at right; Br. Sosa appears at right of W:. Master).
- The craft donated $100 to Beech Grove Lodge 694 in Indiana, following a devastating fire which destroyed their Lodge.
- The craft approved the casting of our 70th Anniversary Coins for 2020.
- A resolution for honorary membership was read and approved.
- A member of the lodge stepped up to pay the dues of a brother in need.
- R∴W∴ Howard Knapp gave a talk on the 9-11 tragedy eighteen years ago and also about the close tie our lodge has had with the fire service: six of our sixty-nine masters have been firefighters
- Please join us next week for Br:. Oureilidis’ masters degree.
