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  Volume 37   GRAND LEDGE MASONIC NEWS  Number 2  
October 2008 
 
Welcome to Grand Ledge Lodge 179
 
  
 Charlie Simpson,, WM 517-648-6943            Bob Lindsay, Secretary, 517-627-6199
charles.simpson3@us.army.mil                      Boblindsay44@comcast.net 
    

Calendar of Events

 

 October 1  - Regular meeting, 7:30 p.m.

 

Charlie Simpson, Worshipful Master

 

 
 
FROM GRAND LEDGE CHAPTER #14 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 
 

Vicki White,, Worthy Matron 517-646-6816                       Warren Caruss, Worthy Patron 517-646-0504  
Marsha Mead, Secretary 517-627-3931 (oespenguin@aol.com)
 

Calendar of Events

Oct. 2  - Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.  Refreshments of cider and doughnuts to follow meeting.

 

Oct. 10 & 11 -  Color Cruise Craft Show and Luncheon

 

Oct. 25 - Grand Ledge Installation of Officers, 2:00 p.m. Additional dates to put on your calendar:

 

Oct. 14, 15, 16 - Grand Chapter @ Birch Run

 

Oct. 20 - Charlotte Installation 7:00 p.m.                

 

Oct. 28 - Kalamo Installation, 7:30 p.m.

 

Oct. 25 - Potterville Installation        

 

Oct. 27- Brookfield Installation, 7:30p.m.       

 

Nov. 7 - Eaton County Assoc., Grand Ledge

 

Dec. 14 - All-Masonic Christmas Party

 

Feb. 14- Grand Reception for Warren Caruss, Masonic Relations Committee

      

Our Regular Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. This is our Annual Meeting, with our election of new officers. Please come and join us as we finalize one year and start another.

The Color Cruise Craft Show and Luncheon is something we have been sponsoring during the Color Cruise and Island Festival. We will be setting up for luncheon on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. Please come and help if you can. Craft show starts at 9:00 a.m.  We need help!  Please let me know what hours you will be able to work. We need 4-6 workers in the kitchen, each shift, plus assistance at the Cash Table with Marsha and also with our Rada Cutlery sales.  We have a great variety of things to do, so please let me know what you are able to do at this, one of our biggest fundraisers. And of course, we always have a lot of fun as we’re working!

Grand Chapter is coming up soon, If you can, please come and watch our own Grand Martha, Sister Kay Ardis, as she walks the floor of our Grand Chapter in Birch Run. Sister Kay has done a superb job as a Grand Officer.

We are all very proud of you, Sister Kay, and we look forward to watching you perform your duties during your last week as Grand Martha.

Brother Warren and I look forward to being installed as your Worthy Matron and Patron on Sat., October 25th. Please, notice the change of time for our Installation!  We start at 2:00 p.m. We would like to see as many of our members as possible on the sidelines. You all mean very much to us, and we would like you there to help us celebrate the beginning of another wonderful and prosperous year.

As noted above, see the dates of installations  of our Sister Chapters in Eaton County.  We want to support them as much as possible, too. Please come and join us in that support.

Until we see you on the 2nd, Warren and I wish you happy and fun-filled fall days -

With Star Hugs and “Miles of Smiles”

Vicki and Warren

With Star Hugs and “Miles of Smiles”

 
 
 
 
 

FROM COUNCIL #62 ROYAL & SELECT MASONS & CHAPTER #85 ROYAL ARCH MASONS

 

 

       Richard Porter, Thrice Illus. Master   517-393-2565                   Vern Barnhart, High Priest 517-626-2215

 

       Warren Caruss, Record of Council 517-646-0504                       Mike Beck, Secretary of Chapter 517-882-2687

 

 

Calendar of Events

Grand Ledge Council R&SM                     Grand Ledge Chapter, RAM

Oct. 14 - Dark                                               Oc.t 14. - Regular Convocation 

  

Chapter meets in October, come and support the Royal Arch in Grand Ledge. We can’t survive without you. We also need petitions, if you know a Lodge brother who wants further light, give him a petition.

 

 


 
FROM HARRY W. MACK LOW 12 CLUB
 
 

 

Hello again, my Brothers and friends of H.W. Mack Low 12 Club of Grand Ledge Masonic Orders.  

Ok, now we have green grass again and my mower just blew the engine! I need to hire someone to mow my large lawn. The pay would be great, but cheaper than a new machine. Some sheep or goats would do.

The time to pack the bags and wagon is coming soon for the Florida trip.

We do have some Brothers who still owe the Club some dollars in their account. I will be contacting you very soon so bring some dollars. We have had to pay out monies to the widows and families of our deceased Brothers. We are still looking for new members of the Lodge, Chapter and Council. I will be talking with you soon. The account will be with Tom and John Murray while I am in Florida. Keep safe and healthy until I see you in the November print.

As Always,  Vernon Thompson, Sec/Treas. Low 12 Club

 

 
 
 
FROM YOUR MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION
  

We normally meet the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Any member is welcome to attend; only elected representatives from each organization may vote. Your input is important and appreciated, either directly or through your representative.

Looking for a good place for a family reunion/class get-together/reception/auction/wedding/ party??? Why not our own Masonic dining room?  Contact any of your officers for further information.  This helps pay the bills.

 

  DID YOU KNOW??  Anonymous says: “Take risks; if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.”

 

updated on 10/4/2008