I spent the evening with the Brethren of Oxford Lodge. I went for the purpose of conducting the pre-inspection of their LEO Program and ended up staying for their Stated Meeting. It was wonderful to see W.Bro. Reece back in the East.
Tonight is our first in series of fundraisers at local dining establishments. Ryan’s Tavern in downtown Hamilton will be donating 10% of your food bill to Washington Lodge just for mentioning the lodge. If you can please try to stop by between 5pm and 9pm.
I say fist because, our Senior Steward Jamie Issacs has arranged similar events with both Applebee’s located in Hamilton. More details will be posted soon.
The series of home lodge inspections of the Grand Master and Presiding Officers of the Appendant Bodies came to a conclusion tonight at Alpha Lodge #729. I had the privilege of attending two of the inspections this year. This is the first time in anyone’s collective memory that this was done. For me tonight’s inspection had an added bonus as I traveled with two of the newest and youngest members of Washington Lodge #17. In addition to Bro. Cole and R.W.Bro. Shields, I was accompanied by Bro. Ken Napper, J.S., and Bro. Sean Carr. Of some note is that in addition to the Grand Master and Presiding Officers of the Appendant Bodies, Ohio DeMolay was also represented in the fact that Sean Carr currently serves as the State Master Councilor. Additional comments and pictures can be seen on the Grand Master’s Blog.
Brethren, a fun time was had by all last night at “Hamiltucky Night.” The relaxed evening brought out a few new faces as well as some bib overalls. The evening concluded with a tour of the boiler room to view the new boiler.
Oh, and it included a repair of our treasurer’s bib’s!
The best part of the new boiler…
I just returned from Morrow’s Inspection. The evening was filled with fraternal fellowship as a number of lodges assisted with the craft team. Morrow is a small lodge with a strong community presence.
I recieved word tonight that W.Bro. Lundsford is doing well. There was some concern that he had some heart trouble, but it was either pancreatic or gall bladder pain.
I attended yet another inspection this evening. This time Eastern Star #55 raised Brother Centers to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. In attendance were Brother Centers’ grandfather, father, and brother. How fitting considering Most Worshipful’s theme, “Freemasonry – It’s All in the Family.” If you have not been attending inspections this season, I would encourage you to do so. Inspections are a wonderful way to connect to brothers throughout the district. So much can be learned from watching how others do the same degrees.
I received word today that W.Bro. Reece is now home recovering. Thank you for the continued prayers.
Tonight I attended the inspection of Huber Heights #777 in the FC Degree. It was a wonderful evening that included the witnessing an Air Force Captain receive an Honorary Membership, as well as the passing of an Air Force Tech Sergeant to the FC Degree. Another highlight was the attendance of nine brothers from Edward Dugger Jr. Military Lodge No. 123 (PHA). Pictures can be see at our Grand Master’s Blog: gmohio.blogspot.com.
W.Bro. Reece underwent a quadruple by-pass on Monday. He is recovering and expected to return home as early as tomorrow! Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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