Norwood Chapter #193 Stated Meeting

Well tonight I headed to Norwoods stated Chapter meeting But the must have decided to forego the meeting or have it remotely. I’m glad this wasn’t really that far and I really probably should have confirmed prior to heading there this evening. The best part is it was a nice easy drive and I got home really early. P.S. I looked at another source when I got home at it didn’t mention a meeting tonight... guess I should have used that source.

Seneca Chapter #42 Stated Meeting

Tonight I travelled to Tiffin Ohio for the stated Chapter meeting of Grand Royal Arch Captain Ken Foy. They had a very good turnout especially since they haven't been able to meet in person for six months. The Temple Board did some massive renovations while the Temple was not in use and it looks great. It turned out to be a nice drive up and back.

Chapter Planning

Today's meeting was somewhat unplanned but needed to be held to finalize some events in our district along with a couple of Grand Chapter activities. With the way everything has gone this year, often future planning has had to take a back burner as everything has been changing so fast it might need to be replanned tomorrow. That being said, planning is a necessary part of getting things back a little more towards being normal and I think that is what everyone is hoping happens soon.

13th District Grand High Priest Reception

Tonight Pam and I traveled over to Athens Ohio with Grand Marshal Greg Clatterbuck and his wife Kathy for the Grand High Priest Reception. This is also the home district of Grand Scribe Rod Carr. We were supposed to have this back in May but for obvious reasons it had to be delayed. This is one reception that I've made for many years and they have a great facility to hold the event.

Day Two Grotto Supreme

 Well today we have are final business session and after that I’m headed home. We will vote on some straightforward legislation and elect the new person to the line. With 4 running it might take a while. When I getting home I’m headed to my Councils stated meeting.

Day One Grotto Supreme

Last night was the opening session and today we had the first business session here is Louisville. Originally there were 5 running for the entry position in the Supreme line, but only 4 were nominated. We will be voting tomorrow on this and a few by-laws type changes. I’m hoping to be headed back by noon tomorrow.

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Off and Running

Well yesterday we were supposed to have a Shrine Greeters Meeting but since I didn’t get a notice we were having it and when I spoke to the Club President he was hesitant about having a meeting, I decided not to go. I did, however, get my sisters old car changed to my name and get plates after she decided to get rid of it. Today I’m headed to Louisville through Friday for the Grotto National Convention. 

Busy weekend

Well the whole family came over yesterday and we got the initial cleanup of the fire damage done. Now I need to get a dumpster so we can finish the cleanup. Very thankful for all the help as I definitely couldn’t have done it.  Also working on lots of Masonic administration this weekend. 

Ben Bey Grotto Meeting

Tonight I headed to Parkersburg West Virginia to their monthly Grotto meeting. I met a young man from an Ohio Lodge and took the opportunity to talk a little bit to him about the York Rite in Marietta. They had a good turnout (about 30) but that’s partially because tonight was a steak night for dinner. They had prime rib, salad, a huge potato and corn along with dessert. They kept their meeting moving at a good pace and I was able to start back home at a decent hour.

Shawnee Chapter #237 Stated

Tonight I headed to Springfield for two purposes. First, I handed off the GHP to Dan Smith for him to use in official picture and second to attend the Stated meeting at Springfield which I also did. Attendance was somewhat lite but I was able to present them with a pin they earned for donations to the Royal Arch Foundation. It felt good to be back traveling after spending the past couple days dealing with the aftermath of our fire (which I’m hoping to get the majority resolved this weekend.