The Quarry Observer

Cayce Masonic Lodge #384 A.F.M

TUESDAY September 8^st Business Meeting  NOTE THE DAY CHANGE

Greetings from the East!

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. My wife, Lindsey, and I recently returned from a much-needed vacation—and we are already ready for another one! Our travels took us to Mexico, an island off the coast of Mexico, and the Bahamas. As enjoyable as the trip was, we had two very important reasons to come home: our little Chihuahua and, of course, work.

Cayce Lodge held a particularly special business meeting in August as we welcomed Right Worshipful D.J. Carmean for his official visit. It was a genuine pleasure to have him with us. His joyful spirit and kind nature always brighten the Lodge and make for a memorable evening. Thank you, Right Worshipful, for visiting and for everything you do in service to our district.

We were also pleased to host the Cayce Police Department’s Back-to-School event at our Lodge. The event had an excellent turnout, and it was an honor to help serve families in our local community. We are grateful for the opportunity and hope to host the event again next year.

The occasion also gave us the chance to meet and speak with some of our Masonic neighbors from a nearby Prince Hall Lodge. They hosted a booth at the event, and several of our members enjoyed meaningful conversations with their brethren. This is a regular event for the Prince Hall Masons, who generously donate many of the school supplies distributed to local students. We appreciate their commitment to supporting the community and were glad to serve alongside them.

Looking ahead, Lindsey and I are continuing to make preparations for our upcoming Ladies’ Night. Please save the date: October 16 at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to sharing more details soon and hope everyone will join us for a wonderful evening.

That’s all for now. I look forward to seeing you at Lodge!

 Fraternally,  Dustan Eberhardt, WM   

Greetings from the South,

To the brethren, friends and family of Cayce Lodge 384 I would first and foremost like to thank the brethren that have helped me so far through the year.

I am extremely grateful for your assistance. I wanted also to extend a special thanks to WB Mark Pridgen and his wife Deborah. I know myself and the brethren have greatly enjoyed her desserts and it has helped me greatly.

Also to Most Worshipful Barry, I wanted to thank you. You have been an inspiration to me, and a calming presence when you are around.

With that said, I look forward to seeing the brethren at our upcoming events and hope that this message finds everyone well. All of you are in our families’ prayers.

William “Bubba” Burley, JW                   

FLAG AQUISTION & RECOVERY TEAM

Greetings Brothers,

At our degree last month Batesburg-Leesville Lodge visited with enough members to recapture their flag and to take ours also. What a great show of support, many thanks to the brothers of B&L. However, we cannot let this go without a response. We need to go and at least get our flag back and return it to its rightful place, at Cayce Lodge.

Our first opportunity will be Tuesday, August 11th. This will be a regular communication of B&L. There will also be a MM degree at B&L on Saturday morning August the 29th. My thought is to get enough together for next Tuesday to recapture our flag (5 minimum). We can then concentrate on getting a crowd for the 29th to capture B&L’s as I am sure there will be groups from many different lodges. I ask that you try to assist by attending either or both of these. Visiting and having fellowship across and beyond our district is one of the great benefits of our fraternity.

If you are able to help or need info drop me a text at 803-787-8499.

Mark Pridgen PM

Chairman,       F.A. & R.T.

(Flag Acquisition and Recovery Team)

CAYCE LODGE IS FOR RENT!

 NEED A RENTAL?

Looking for a place to have your upcoming wedding rehearsal or reception, birthday party, anniversary party or baby shower? Maybe a Halloween or Christmas party or some other special occasion?

Then think about the dining and kitchen facilities at Cayce Masonic Lodge located at 1701 Twelfth St., Cayce, SC 29033.

The building capacity is 86 and can be reserved for $350 plus a $250 deposit that is refundable for cleaning/damage.

Note, this is an alcohol-free building and grounds (smoking outside in designated areas only).

Inquiries may be made by contacting Jason Simpson at 803-422-0373 or caycemasoniclodge384@gmail.com.  

We look forward to hearing from you!

PRAYER LIST:

The United States of America

All the Troops, the Police and Firefighters, First Responders and all others who help protect and serve us, also all the Doctors and Nurses and others on the front lines.

Prayers for our Grand Lodge of SC, AFM

George Barber (surgery)

Jim Bickley

Wor. Bro. Julian Bevel and family

Linda Birchfield (Masonic Widow)

Debbie Boomer (health)

Bro. Bubba Burley and his wife

Scott Chattin & family (son’s health)

Michael Dembitsky

Lindsey & WB Dustan Eberhardt

Donna Gardner (WB Mark’s wife)

Mac Graham’s wife

Harold Griffith

Wor. Bro. Ron Horbal

Bro. D.G. Housand sister-n-law

Wor. Bro. John Howell, PM

Wor. Bro. Jeff Hutchison

Gary James wife

Barbara Jeffcoat (Masonic Widow)

Patti Lemaster (cancer)

Brother Nate Meyers (health)

Derek Montrose

David Powell

Betty Price  (Masonic Widow)

WB Tommy Rivers and wife (Imogene)

RWB Ronnie Smith (accident/healing)

WB Truett Templeton & wife (Chloe)

MWB Sam Tennyson

Connie Vaughn (widow of Steve)

Mike Vinson

Bro. Ronnie Watson’s younger brother

Please help us keep this list updated by contacting the Lodge; any officer or brother; or by e-mail:

caycemasoniclodge384@gmail.com