Dispensation Granted Monday, January 31, 1820
Chartered Tuesday, December 12, 1820
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MEDINA LODGE NO. 58, F. & A. M.
Dispensation Granted Monday, January 31, 1820
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ELECTED OFFICERS Master Lloyd G. Egbert (330) 225-5883 Sr. Warden William Carl Thompson (330) 723-7310 Jr. Warden Roger A. Thomas (330) 722-7169 Treasurer Dennis L. Lawson (330) 225-2868 Secretary Vaughn H. Cover (419) 853-0048 Sr. Deacon Theodore E. Thomas (330) 225-6643 Jr. Deacon Fred H. Justice 330-722-6005 Tyler Bob J. Askew (330) 225-8444 Trustees Edgar L. Harris David S. Kurtz Larry B. Donovan
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TRESTLEBOARD
January 2002
News From the East
Happy New Year Brethren:
Well, the Holidays are behind us and I hope you and yours had a very joyous holiday season.
Thanks to all who helped make our Children’s Christmas Party a huge success. It is thanks to you, our members, that these special events are possible. Again, thanks for showing your holiday spirit.
Now, down to business. As you all know, our Inspection is rapidly approaching and we have a tremendous amount of work ahead of us. The first thing is the Officers' Training. Yes, that includes ALL officers and will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2002 in Wooster from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We will meet at the Temple and leave by 7:45 a.m. Please plan on attending. To quote R.W.B. David Calland "this class is a chance for you and your officers to receive intructions about the correct way to address every day situations and inspection tips."
Second, our Inspection in the Entered Apprentice Degree, will be on Thursday, February 7, 2002. We will open Lodge at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Vaughn Cover or myself by January 31, 2002 with your reservations.
Last but by no means least, we have many Inspections on the horizon. A list can be found in this issue of the Trestleboard. If we want to regain the Traveling Gavel, Brethren, we must all attend these Inspections. Remember, you get out of it what you put into it. Let’s show our District that Medina is strong.
As each Inspection approaches, we will designate a meeting place and time for anyone wishing to travel as a group.
I would like to wish everyone a prosperous New Year, and I appreciate your participation in all of our events. It is you, our membership, that makes Medina Lodge what it is.
See you in lodge,
Lloyd.
News from the Southeast Corner
Did you know?
Every candidate needs a mentor at the Grand Master’s classes April 27, 2002? In fact, if space becomes limited, the only way you might get to see the one-day class event is to be a mentor. So get your name on a petition and ask to be a mentor.
Message for Florida/Arizona Snowbirds
Once again, Ohio Masons residing, visiting or spending the winter in Florida or Arizona will have the opportunity to greet and hear the Grand Master. Grand Master Thomas E. Reynolds announced that he is encouraging all Ohio Masons and their ladies to attend one of the luncheons and to meet him and other Grand Lodge Officers who may be present as well. Here are the details of the events:
Monday, January 14, 2002 in Sarasota, Florida. Luncheon at noon in Sahib Shrine facility, 600 N. Beneva Road. Cost is $15 per plate. For reservations, contact Kenneth Gavin, chairman, at 5710 Doral Ct., Sarasota, FL 34238; (941) 925-4586.
Wednesday, January 16, 2002 in Orlando, Florida, area. Luncheon at noon in Silver Lake Golf & Country Club, 9435 Silver Lake Dr., Leesburg, Florida. Cost is $15 per plate. For reservations, contact George R. Young, chairman, 6229 E. Rector St., Inverness, FL 34452; (352) 341-3006.
Monday, March 18, 2002 in Tucson, Arizona. Luncheon at noon in Sabbar Shrine, 450 5. Tucson Blvd., Tucson. Cost is $15 per person. For reservations, contact Allen C. Abbott, 101 W. River Td., Unit 237 Tucson AZ 85704. (520) 293-9690.
Did you know?
Competitions will be held around the state for the best ritualists to participate in the Grand Master’s classes April 27, 2002? Every part, including lectures and charges are up for grabs. Contact your District Deputy for time and place in your locale.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2002 INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Jan. 4 - VENUS #152 - E. A. Degree - Moore/Debo - Dinner/Refreshments
Jan. 7 - MANSFIELD #35 - F. C. Degree - Calland/Himmelright - Light Refreshments
Jan. 18 - GARFIELD #528 - E. A. Degree - Calland/Debo - Dinner
Feb. 1 - SHELBY #350 - F. C. Degree - Calland/Debo - Dinner
Feb. 7 - MEDINA #58 - E. A. Degree - Moore/Himmelright - Dinner
Feb. 12 - SEVILLE #74 - F. C. Degree - Calland/Himmelright - Refreshments
Feb. 22 - WEST SALEM #398 - M. M. Degree - Moore/Himmelright - Dinner
Feb. 27 - WADSWORTH #385 - E. A. Degree - Moore/Debo - Dinner
Mar. 6 - EBENEZER #33 - E. A. Degree - Moore/Himmelright - Dinner
Mar. 14 - ASHLAND #151 - F. C. Degree - Moore/Debo - Dinner
Mar. 18 - CEDAR #430 - F. C. Degree - Moore/Himmelright - Dinner
Mar. 22 - MARQUIS #690 - M. M. Degree - Calland/Debo - Dinner
Apr. 3 - HANOVER #115 - E. A. Degree - Calland/Debo - Dinner/Refreshments
Apr. 12 - SHILOH #544 - M. M. Degree - Calland/Himmelright - Dinner
Apr. 17 - HARRISVILLE #137 - F. C. Degree - Calland/Debo - Dinner
Apr. 19 - BELLVILLE #376 - M. M. Degree - Calland/Debo - Dinner
Apr. 24 - LITCHFIELD #381 - M. M. Degree - Moore/Himmelright - Dinner
Apr. 26 - SPARTAN #126 - M. M. Degree - Moore/Debo - Dinner
Apr. 30 - SULLIVAN #313 - F. C. Degree - Moore/Himmelright - Dinner
IMPORTANT DATES
OFFICERS' TRAINING SESSION
TYPE WRITTEN RITUAL
January 29, 2002
Harrisville 137, Lodi
7:30 PM
REGIONAL GRAND SECRETARY’S WORKSHOP
January 30, 2002
Wadsworth
Refreshments 7:00 PM
HOLY WEEK
March 24-31, 2002
GRAND MASTER'S CLASS/ONE-DAY DEGREE
April 27, 2002, 9:00 AM
GRAND MASTER’S RECEPTION
May 10, 2002
Baku Grotto Hall
Mansfield
OHIO MASONIC HOME DAY
June 2, 2002
DISTRICT GOLF OUTING
June 8, 2002
Riceland Golf Course
St. Rt. 57 & US 30
19th AND 20th DISTRICT OUTING
June 25, 2002
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
October 18 and 19, 2002
Toledo
PAST MASTER’S CONVOCATION
November 16, 2002
Mansfield Masonic Temple
Refreshments 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
20th District Annual Meeting 8:30 AM
Past Masters Convocation
Officers' School of Instruction 9:00 AM
DEO/LEO Conference 9:00 AM
STATED MEETINGS
Thursday, January 10th, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 24th, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 14th, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 28th, 7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETINGS
ANNUAL INSPECTION
Entered Apprentice Degree
Thursday, February 7th
Open at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Degree at 7:30 p.m.
Menu: Breaded pork chops, mixed veggies, home fries, salad, pie and the usual beverages
PAST MASTERS' NIGHT
Fellow Craft Degree
Thursday, May 16, 2002
Dinner at 6:30 p.m. - PM's open Lodge & confer degree at 7:30 p.m.
LADIES' NIGHT
Thursday, June 20th, 2002
Dinner at 6:30 p.m. - Entertainment at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFASTS
Saturday, January 26th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
Saturday, February 23rd, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
Medina Masonic Temple Dining Hall
SAINT JOHNS' DAY OBSERVANCE
Sunday, June 23rd, 11:00 A.M.
First Christian Church, The Rev. Michael Cassady, Pastor
3611 Center Road (SR 303), Brunswick
STARS/BLUE LODGE PICNIC
Unscheduled as of Press Time
MASONS' MARKS
One of the subjects of great interest to the Masonic student is that of Masons' marks. These are found in great profusion both in the form of letters and geometrical designs, some of them apparently intended as proprietary marks of the workmen who used them, and as symbolic marks. The first authentic documents on the regulation of marks are said to have been found in German ordnances in 1462. This does not prove, however, that there were not regulations preceding that date. One instance is known of a mark descended to the user from his father, who obtained it from the grandfather, "who received it from the Lodge." It is an odd fact that there is no reference in the Old Constitutions of England to proprietary marks, and this phase of the subject is shrouded in uncertainty.
Did you know?
Mentors will be required to know and give the steps, due guards, signs, grips and words in all three degrees to their candidates during the one-day Grand Master’s class April 27, 2002. If you want to be a mentor, you better brush up.
