Bryan Chapter/Council/Commandery Stated Meetings

Tonight I went to Bryan where they held their stated meetings for Chapter, Council and Commandery. The turnout was not great but they did have the Presiding officers of each present and where able to complete a slate of officers for the next year. They also covered the necessary topics in each and we had some very enjoyable discussions.

ROJ Dinner

Tonight a group of members from Antioch Shrine ROJ got together for dinner and fellowship at the Dayton Hollywood Casino. The food was really good and it was nice to be able to just sit around and fellowship. There were about 20 present.

Grand Kings Program

Yesterday, I headed up to the Warren Ohio area to stay as I had the Grand Kings Program to do early this morning. Since the Grotto Association was meeting close by, I stayed in their Host Hotel and spent the evening in the Hospitality room. I then early this morning, headed to the Warren Temple and presented the program. They also went over their Inspection schedule for the upcoming year. I then headed out for the next activity today.

Ohio Grotto Association Meeting

This afternoon in Youngstown was the Ohio Grotto Zine Conference Meeting. We had a decent attendance of both Grottos and members. Past Grand Monarch Bernie Mitchell was able to make it who hasn’t been doing well and is almost 91 along with 3 other Past Grand Monarchs.  2 received their roadrunner awards for attending all Grottos within the association. We covered several topics including the Supreme Session to be held this summer before I head to Athens.

 

13th District Grand High Priest Reception

Tonight was the reception for our Grand High Priest in Athens. We had the Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Scribe and Grand King also in attendance. They also gave every lady a rose in honor of Mother’s Day this weekend. Our Grand High Priest, Ross Black gave a few words after dinner and we all headed home.

 

Georgia Grand Chapter -Day 2

Today was the second day for Grand Chapter and they went through the business and elected new Grand Officers and Installed them. Some points of note... only Grand officers wear aprons and member don’t need too wear one during session, they proclaimed a member as an honorary Past Grand High Priest who presided while the GHP did his address, they have around 3,200 members but if they continue on current rate of loss they would be out of business in 7 years. Now I head back to my daughters tonight and then back home tomorrow.

Grand Chapter Georgia

I spent most of my day yesterday on my way to Macon Georgia for the Grand Chapter session. Today was the joint York Rite session where they received guests and presented awards. The rest of today is dedicated to Grand Council and Grand Commandery with the Grand Chapter session in the morning. The turnout wasn’t too bad with lots of dignitaries to introduce. Today I took pictures of the facilities and tomorrow I’ll take pictures of the people.

2/3 District GM Class

Today was our GM Class in Dayton with around 200 new members being raised today. I spoke on behalf of the York Rite to the class and introduced them to each body, their degrees and charities. It was nice that we were included in this effort and hopefully we will get some new York Rite members as well. My Lodge had 10 join and I heard at least 6 have expressed interest in becoming a York Rite Mason. Scottish Rite And Shrine also spoke with all three of us reminding them they will never be more of a Mason than after the 3rd Degree, the other groups just afford them the opportunity to learn more about Masonry.

Antioch Potentates Ball

Tonight was the Potentates Ball for Antioch and we attended the Las Vegas themed event and to celebrate May the fourth be with you party. We also got a to meet and get a signed photo from the girl who was the Silent Messenger girl from the 1960’s who is in the famous Shriners Silent Messenger picture.

  

3rd District Activities

Tonight in Miamisburg we had three activities for the District. First we started out with feeding everyone present. Next, the DDGHPs and DEOs went through their programs to let the Chapters know what will be expected from them at Inspection. We the held our District Meeting and gave out awards along with electing and installing new officers. We finished the evening with the Grand Kings Program. Due to a dedicated effort to keep things moving we finished before 9pm. Pictures to follow.