Adoniram Council #131 SEM Degree

Tonight was a rare occurrence for me as I was able to sit on the sidelines. We now are getting back-ups for parts and tonight my Nebuchadnezzar backup did the part instead of me. We had around 15 PIMs present and all but one part was done by our council as the long time person who did the part recently determined he needed to step aside. Since we have many who have done a major part for over 30 years, the work was done in a very good manner even with a few newcomers who are the backups and we are now alternating years, so every part can be covered with top notch degree work.

Minerva Lodge #98 Inspection

Tonight was my Lodge's Inspection in the Entered Apprentice Degree. We had 37 of our members present (including 14 PMs) and 37 visitors for a nice turnout. We also had in attendance PGM Doug Kaylor, Senior Grand Deacon Paul Weglage and State House Rep Scott Lipps. The officers did a really nice job on the degree work (per the DDGM). 

Summit-Baker #74 Chapter Inspection

I attended the Past Master Inspection in Twinsburg Ohio this evening and their was a good crowd present including Grand Chaplain Jack Worchester, GM1V Robert Nilsen, PGHP Jeff Addis and GHP Keith Green. As the DDGHP indicated they did a great job of the degree work this evening for 3 candidates. At the end of the meeting our GHP gave a short story ... I think it had to do with fish. The weather going home, however, was less than great.

Bucyrus Reconsecration

This morning I got up at 5:30am to head to Bucyrus Chapter for a 150th Anniversary Reconsecration of the Chapter. This is the home Chapter for Alan Bacon and John Clime, PGC. Luckily the weather was nice and the water in the area which had closed a few roads had receded. Almost all the Grand Officers were able to make it this morning.

3rd District GHP Reception

Tonight was the Grand High Priest Reception in the 3rd District. It was held at the Dayton Masonic Temple with over 50 in attendance. REC Ron Hart Sr. was also in attendance. We had a nice program from the Veterans Museum in Germantown after a good dinner.We presented the Grand High Priest with a couple of items including a Wright B Flyer replica from Wright-Patt Museum.

ROJ Practice

Tonight I went to our practice for the Jesters degree work coming up later in the month. We had some food before hand and got right in the practice which was nice since as soon as finish tonight I am headed to Knoxville for a couple days with my daughter and to give her some of her birthday gifts.

Trinity Chapter #44 Stated

I attend my stated chapter meeting this evening and we had almost 20 in attendance despite no ritual work. We also had refreshments after the meeting and during the meeting discussed the upcoming Inspections and District events and made arrangements to attend them all.

Hi12 Meeting

I attended my Hi12 Club meeting today. We meet twice a month at lunch, eat and usually have a speaker. Today was no difference as we had a speaker for the agency which helps out folks with disabilities. It definitely opened my eyes to some of the challenges they are facing in the agency.

Charlemagne Red Cross Constantine

Tonight was my Conclave's regular meeting and we met in Upper Sandusky at the Steer Barn restaurant with the ladies. We had wanted to eat here for a while and the food didn't disappoint as it was more like an old time dining experience as the methods they used to cook are those that were used in days past instead of the current bland methods used. They also had to point out it was my birthday today.

Silvercreek Chapter #144 Inspection

I decided tonight to head to Garrettsville for the inspection of Silvercreek chapter in the 17th District. This Chapter has the unique situation of meeting over top of a bar with a Jukebox. Not to disappoint it played once during the Inspection. This is the Grand King Ross Black's home district and he was of course in attendance. The Chapter did the Past Master degree which was nice since it started to snow during the Inspection and they were calling for several inches of snow. It made for some slower driving on the way home but I made home safely.