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 William Carl Thompson (330) 723-7310 Sr. Warden Roger A. Thomas (330) 722-7169 Jr. Warden Theodore E. Thomas (330) 225-6643 Treasurer Dennis L. Lawson (330) 225-2868 Secretary Vaughn H. Cover (419) 853-0048 Sr. Deacon Fred H. Justice (330) 722-6005 Jr. Deacon Robert D. Fenn 330-722-4591 Tyler Bob J. Askew (330) 225-8444 Trustees David S. Kurtz Larry B. Donovan Lloyd G. Egbert
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TRESTLEBOARD
January 2003
News From the East
My Brethren:
On my first meeting I was honored to assist Right Worshipful Brother Dennis Lawson in presenting a 50 Year pin to Brother Homer Hosey, and 25 Year pins to Brother David Hanshue and Brother Daniel Hanshue.
Although year 2002 is about to end, it seems like we turn around and Spring is coming and long Summer runs by, Fall's beauty is gone, Winter sets in with its cold and snow but with Winter comes the holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas. So as Christmas approaches remember, my Brethren, it is Christ's birthday and in joy we are celebrating with family and dear friends. As January 1st approaches and we celebrate the beginning of a new year, drive safely. Be safe during the holidays so you can spend many more years with your loved ones and friends.
Respectfully,
William Carl Thompson
News from the Southeast Corner
20TH MASONIC DISTRICT TO HOLD ONE-DAY CLASS
MWB William P. Mayberry, Sr., has declared that each of Ohio's 25 Masonic Districts will hold a On-Day Class in 2003. The 20th Masonic District will hold its One-Day Class in Mansfield on Saturday, March 29th. The Lodge secretary is required to send all registration forms to the District Advisor on or before Friday, February 21, 2003. A prospective candidate must have submitted a petition, been investigated, and balloted upon before a registration form can be completed. Thursday, February 20, 2003 is the latest possible date a petitioner may be balloted upon.
BROTHER MERLIN E. BYRD PASSED TO THE CELESTIAL LODGE
Masonic Services were held December 17th at Carlson's Funeral Home in Brunswick for Brother Merlin E. Byrd who passed December 15th. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family and friends of this beloved Freemason. He will live on....in our memories.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STATED MEETINGS
Thursday, January 9th, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 23rd, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 13th, 7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETINGS
Officers' School of Instruction - Thursday, January 2nd, 7:00 p.m.
Entered Apprentice Degree, Thursday January 16th, 7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday Morning Breakfasts
Saturday, December 28th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 25th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 22nd, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Medina Masonic Temple Dining Hall
2003 Inspection Schedule
Jan. 3 VENUS #152, Mansfield, F. C. Degree, Napier, Dinner 4:30
Jan. 15 LITCHFIELD #381, Medina, E. A. Degree, Moore, Dinner 6:30
Jan. 17 SHILOH #544, Shiloh, E. A. Degree, Napier, Dinner 6:30
Jan. 24 MANSFIELD #35, Mansfield, M. M. Degree, Thompson, 1st Section 5:30 – Dinner 6:30
Jan. 29 WEST SALEM #398, West Salem, E. A. Degree, Moore, Dinner 6:30
Jan 31 MARQUIS #690, Mansfield, E. A. Degree, Napier, Refreshments
Feb. 6 BELLVILLE #376, Bellville, E. A. Degree, Napier, Dinner 6:30
Feb. 12 WADSWORTH #385, Wadsworth, F. C. Degree, Moore, Dinner 6:30
Feb. 14 SEVILLE #74, Seville, M. M. Degree, Thompson, 1st Section 5:30 – Dinner 6:30
Feb 19 EBENEZER #33, Wooster, F. C. Degree, Moore, Dinner 6:30
Feb. 21 GARFIELD #528, Shreve, F. C. Degree, Thompson, Dinner 6:30
Feb. 28 SPARTAN #126, Millersburg, E. A. Degree, Thompson, Dinner 6:30
Mar. 7 SHELBY #350, Shelby, M. M. Degree, Napier, 1st Section 5:30 – Dinner 6:30
Mar. 13 ASHLAND #151, Ashland, M. M. Degree, Thompson, 1st Section 5:30 – Dinner 6:30
Mar. 21 HANOVER #115, Loudonville, F. C. Degree, Napier, Dinner 6:30
Mar. 22 HARRISVILLE #137, Lodi, M. M. Degree, Moore, Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
Mar. 31 SULLIVAN #313, Sullivan, M. M. Degree, Moore, 1st Section 5:30 – Dinner 6:30
Apr. 3 MEDINA #58, Medina, F. C. Degree, Moore, Dinner 6:30
Apr. 21 CEDAR #430, Orrville, M. M. Degree, Thompson, 1st Section 5:30 – Dinner 6:30
IMPORTANT DATES
GRAND MASTER'S CLASS
March 29, 2003
Mansfield Masonic Temple
HOLY WEEK
April 13th thru April 20th
GRAND MASTER’S RECEPTION
May 16, 2003
Baku Grotto Hall, Mansfield
DISTRICT GOLF OUTING
June 7, 2003
Riceland Golf Course (SR 57 & US 30)
OHIO MASONIC HOME DAY
June 8, 2003
19th AND 20th DISTRICT OUTING
June 30, 2003
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE
October 17 & 18, 2003
Dayton
PAST MASTER’S CONVOCATION *
November 15, 2003: 9:00 a.m.
Mansfield Masonic Temple
20th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING *
November 15, 2003: 8:30 a.m.
Mansfield Masonic Temple
OFFICERS' SCHOOL OF INSTRCTION *
November 15, 2003: 9:00 a.m.
Mansfield Masonic Temple
* Refreshments 7:45 AM — 8:30 AM
In Remembrance of Brother Rudyard Kipling
Born Joseph Rudyard Kipling, December 30, 1865, Bombay, India. Initiated Monday, April 5, 1886 at a Regular Meeting of the Lodge of Hope and Perseverance, No.782, English Constitution, held at the Masonic Hall, Anarkali, Lahore, India. Passed at a Regular Meeting of the Lodge on Monday, May 3, 1886. Raised at a Regular Meeting of the Lodge on Monday, December 6, 1886. Died January 18, 1936, London, England.
There are many great poems, which have been acknowledged for their beauty and for the lessons which they teach. Undoubtedly the finest of these is "IF" written by Brother Kipling. It was not written as a Masonic Poem, but it has been quoted in the past in many Lodges and will no doubt continue to be recited in the future among men who prize honor and virtue above the external advantages of rank and fortune.
IF
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build `em up with worn-out tools
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: `Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
