From the Master
Our stated meeting for the month of May was held on May 8, 2010. The dinner before the meeting was prepared and served by the ladies of Rohnerville-Redwood Chapter 76 OES. It was delicious as usual.
A Golden Vererans Award was presented to Brother Robert D. Johnston for his fifty years of membership in our Lodge. Congratulations Bob!
After the presentation, the ladies were treated to a wonderful slide show on underwater photography taken in the waters off Mexico.
Mr. Colin Gareth Knipe was elected to the receive the degrees of masonry in our Lodge. Congratulations Colin!
A first degree will be held on May 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM for Colin. Please plan to attend.
For the next three months, the officers of the Lodge will serve as chief cooks and bottle washers. The planned dinner for the month of June will be fish (Perhaps salmon, if available.) or spaghetti for those who don’t like fish, along with salad and dessert. Please plan to attend and sample our fine food.
A special meeting was held on May 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM to honor Brother Richard H. Sweet PM with the Hiram Award. A special invocation was given by Brother Jay Grunert PM which he had authored for the occasion. The Worshipful Gary Quintrell, Inspector of the 105th Masonic District gave a very informative talk on the origin of the Hiram Award. Brother Dan McClelland PM served as Master of Ceremonies and the award was presented by Worshipful Master Mike Flockhart. Congratulations Rich!
A special thanks to the ladies of Rohnerville-Redwood Chapter 76 OES for providing and serving the refreshments for the meeting.
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