Grand Family Meeting

Today at Miamisburg we held our Grand Chapter Grand Family meeting. For the ladies portion of the day we had Kentucky Joe (a winner on the show) from Survivor come in and speak to the ladies. On the men’s side we covered a number of topics directed at making it easier for Chapters to grow and prosper. The weather on the day didn’t start out the best but the donuts in the morning and lunch help everyone forget about their commute in today.

Victory #210 Rededication

This afternoon the Grand Officers headed to the Dayton Temple to Rededicate a Chapter for their 100th anniversary. We had a very good turnout despite the weather and several competing events. After the rededication they had a very nice reception with several toasts for the Chapter.

Trinity Chapter #44 Inspection

Tonight was my Chapter's Inspection in the Past Master degree for two candidates. Almost everyone doing a part was the first time doing that part. They had several practices and it showed. We had Deputy Grand Illustrious Master Mike Smith, Past Grand High Priest George Shell, GM1V Zel Bush, GM3V Bob Nilsen, and GCOH Ron Hart present. Prior to the Inspection we had a good meal and dessert after the meeting.

Shrine PM Club Meeting

Tonight I decided to stay closer to home as they were calling for an ice storm near here (and even worse in other areas). I can handle snow but ice is a different story. (It turns out I made a good choice as there were a number of weather related wrecks around our area) We had a small turnout at the meeting this evening but I think our discussions will be followed by some by-laws changes which might help out the future direction for the club. 

Administrative Day

Every once in a while you have to take a day off traveling to try to get caught up on administrative issues associated with being Grand High Priest. Today was such a day in which I was able to get several things caught up and others started. I also got some last minute items taken care of for the Grand Family meeting this weekend. 

50 year Pin/ Trinity Chapter Stated

First this evening we headed out to Johnny Duff’s home to present him his 50 year award. Johnny was an officer in Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery for 25+ years and never a presiding officer but still did many large ritual parts. We then went back to the temple for Trinity Chapter’s stated meeting and practice for the Inspection on Friday evening.

Charles Espich viewing

I was in Springfield today for the viewing of a good Mason and friend along with about 60 other brothers. The room was packed for the Masonic Services. Charlie was well liked a KYCH and PDDGM. He and I served as Monarxhs of our Grottos together in 2010 and had a joint Installation. He was definitely one of those you could rely on to help out when asked.

New Lisbon/Salem chapter inspections

This morning I headed over to Salem Ohio by Youngstown for inspections in the Past Master and Most Excellent Master degrees. This may be their last separate inspection for these two Chapters as they have indicated a desire to merge. They had a good turnout with every Chapter in the District represented. In addition, REC Zel Bush GM1V and REC Dan Smith Grand King we’re both present. This is Zel’s District , the 19th.Now we are heading up north by the lake to dedicate a new apartments for Geneva Chapter.

Geneva Dedication

This afternoon at Geneva the Grand Chapter Officers dedication the new apartments at Madison for their use. They had a very nice turnout with several visitors from outside the District. We also had a nice number of women present and held the ceremony as an open ceremony.

20th District GHP Reception

Well tonight was the first GHP Reception outside of my District. They had a nice crowd and all the progressing Grand Officers at the dedication this afternoon were present. The food at the Quail Hallow Resort were the reception was held near Painesville was great. We got some nice locally made gifts and they had a very nice hospitality room before we headed back to the Dayton area.