October 2012 News

Welcome back Companions,

Thank you for visiting Findlay Council blogspot.  The quarterly newsletter may not provide up to date information due to dates/times changing for events, so check back here often.

The Inspection schedule for the 2^nd Arch is being finalized and will be posted here once complete.

We are asking for all members and their families to attend our dinners beginning at 6:15pm before each of our regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month.  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday October 2, 2012 at 8:30pm, following the Findlay Chapter meeting at 7:30pm.  Next month is companion car pool month so bring along a companion who has not attended recently for both the dinner and meetings.

To: All Cryptic Companions

Join in the fun and fellowship at the 183rd Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio October 7-9, 2012 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Sandusky, Oh.

Registration will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and continue at 7 a.m. Monday. Grand officers will welcome all companions and ladies Sunday evening at an informal Kilimanjaro reception.

The business sessions will be Monday and Tuesday mornings. Ladies will depart at 10:30 a.m. Monday for luncheon and program at Mon Ami Winery. The Grand Master will present awards at the grand banquet Monday evening. An informative school of instruction and the Order of Silver Trowel will be Monday in the hotel.  The installation of officers should conclude the Grand Assembly by noon Tuesday.

Bring your membership card and apron.  If you have a question relative to the Grand Council Annual Assembly, please contact your 2^nd Arch Inspector, Jerry Haupert or the Grand Council office (937) 260-4523, email grohiorsm@yahoo.com

Fraternally,

Ron Drebert

 

Findlay #50 Council Officers

IM: Ron Drebert
DM: Steve Roth
PCW: Robert Grandbois
Trea: J. Avery Evinger
Rec: David Roth
C of G: Lance Stevens
C of C: Rick Eakin
Steward: Thomas Defriese
Sentinel: Linnville Taggart
Chaplain: Oscar Schultz

Degree Fees: $20
Annual Dues: $20
Due on June 1st

The Winning Beard

July 2012 News

Greetings Companions, friends, and guests;

Thank you for visiting the blogspot.  The quarterly newsletter inheriently may not provide up to date information due to dates/times changing for events, so check back often. 

Summer is now upon us; families grilling outdoors, walking the dogs, and simply enjoying the sunsets.

This is our time as a council to reflect on the past year and begin a new one.  Thank you to Illustrious Companion Tim Roth and the line of officers serving this last year.  Now we begin a new year.  Our goals must include growth for you as a companion of your council, events encouraging participation of our families, support of the 2^nd Arch, and support of the Grand Council to include activities promoting and raising awareness for the Diabetic Kids Camp and the campership programs.

First, we will continue to have a program or guest speaker with the carry in dinner beginning at 6:15pm before our regular stated meetings at 7:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month.  Our programs have included magicians, historical lectures, law enforcement speakers, military veterans programs, and costume period enactors with the kids enjoying the magician, swords and armor.

Second, your attendance at meetings and events is not only important but vital for us to continue as a council, and yes one more companion can make a difference.  Mark your calendar now to attend at least one meeting or event per quarter.  We will have our inspection this year in the Super Excellent Master degree and your part big or little will help.  If you have not attended a meeting in the past two years, why not?  The Success of your Council, Findlay #50 depends on you.

Third, communications for council meetings, special events, dinners etc will continue and be expanded through a calling post system which utilizes a phone message sent to the council members.  Please contact me to have these messages sent to you to receive the most up to date information on council activities.

Fraternally,

Ron Drebert

Illustrious Master

findlaycouncil@gmail.com

2nd Arch Annual Reunion & Meeting

Companions:

The annual Arch Reunion and Arch meeting have been scheduled for Saturday July 14th, 2012 at the historic Ohio Caverns.   All Companions of the 2nd Arch and their families are invited to attend.  The lower shelter house is reserved for us and the Arch will provide hot dogs, burgers, buns, and drinks. Everyone should bring a favorite covered dish or dessert. Lunch is at noon and the Arch's Annual meeting will be at 2:00.  There are many activities available for a small fee.  Directions and information can be found by cutting and pasting the following address into your browser:  http://www.ohiocaverns.com/  

The Annual Second Arch meeting at 2:00 PM will be for the purpose of election and installation of Arch officers for the 2013 year. We are looking to strengthen the Second Arch and need an officer core to help make this possible. We need the help of each Council in the Arch, so attend and be a part of this important process. The success of the Arch depends on you!

Please RSVP to Steve Adams <sadams48@hughes.net> by Monday, July 9th, 2012. 
Steven L. Adams, President
Second Arch Officers Association 
5650 Georgetown Verona Rd
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 286-6911
sadams48@hughes.net

Hope to see you all there for this fun event.

Ron Drebert
Illustrious Master
Findlay Council #50

Masons at work for the kids

Sent while moving not sitting.

A lot of metal

Someone lost a bet

FINDLAY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT