Read More 01/04/2009

From the East

Posted Sunday, 01/04/2009 - by WB Adam Wilson

Greetings Brethren,

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Farmers Lodge had an exceptional year in 2008, and was very fortunate to welcome 6 new Brothers into the Fraternity as Entered Apprentices! We also “Passed” 2 Brothers to the Degree of Fellowcraft, and “Raised” 2 Brothers to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. On behalf of WB Kip Fleming [Worshipful Master 2008], a Sincere “Thank You” goes out to all of the Officers and Brethren, for all of your hard work and dedication , who took time out of their daily schedules and away from their families, to help support not only our Lodge, but this Great Fraternity.

And if December was any indication on how this New Year will go, we should have another great year in 2009! At our stated meeting in December, 2 examinations were returned, and on December 16th, Brother Josh Gray was “Passed” to the degree of Fellowcraft; and on December 30th, Brother Joe Cocanour was “Raised” to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Congratulations to you both! Also, another well deserved “Thank You” to the members of the Tri-County Travelers Team for their support on the 30th, along with many other Brethren from not only our District, but also from outside the 19th District, who traveled many miles to show their support. It was also an honor to have an Officer of the Grand Lodge of Ohio in attendance for that evening, RWB Steven E. Cokonougher ~ Senior Grand Deacon.

As you can see Brethren, there are many activities going on at our Lodge right now, and looking forward, we will continue to do so. We should even have more degree work to perform next month if our candidates are ready, and could possibly be performing an Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and also another Master Mason Degree in the month of January alone! Why not start the new year off by taking the time and visit with your Brothers & Friends who you haven’t seen in a while. I challenge each an every Brother of Farmers Lodge who hasn’t attended in a while to at least try to make at least one meeting this year. There will be several opportunities to enjoy in Fellowship in the upcoming months, not to mention our Annual Inspection on March 14th in the Fellowcraft Degree. Let’s show our support for these Officers on inspection night, and pack this little ole’ Lodge with as many of us as we can! As mentioned before in the last newsletter that was sent out, if you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me, or the Secretary, and arrangements will be made to assist you.

It is with a saddened heart, that December was also a time of sorrow, as Masonic Funeral Services were performed on December 7th, for Brother Larry J. Hahn; and once again on December 22nd, for Brother Elton G. Watson. Please continue to keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.

~ Well done, good and faithful servants.

Sincerely & Fraternally,

Adam Wilson - Worshipful Master