Merry Christmas!

A Merry Christmas to all.
12/24/2013

Time to have...

... a little fun. Tonight is the annual Grand Lodge Officers Holiday party. This year held in Dearborn (yup I get to pick time and place). The officers of the Grand Lodge had a nice supper and gift exchange. Thank you to the men and women of the Grand Lodge for everything you do! 12/13/2013

Investment time

Lest we forget, there is a business side to the Grand Lodge. Tonight was the combined Investment committee and Finance committee meeting.It is an amazing opportunity the be at the head of the table for this group. This year the members of these committees are truly an all star team. We are making great progress.
12-11-2013

It is that time again...

... no not Holiday time, Installation time. We are between the St. Johns days and the Grand Master gets busy (busier?) Tonight was Wabon #305 in Mt. Pleasant Michigan. Congratulations to the newly installed Lodge Officers and  to the Mason of The Year.

Mason of the Year

Look who I found

I enjoy some traditions 

12-06-2013

It is magic

I am amazed every month. The Masonic Temple Association in Lincoln Park does such a great job of holding up the building. What a talented group of men. There is a dedication here that is beyond compare. 12-05-2013

that'll teach him

...to answer his phone. The Grand Chaplin eagerly agreed to accompany me on today's travels. We met at 11AM and off we went, first was a trip to Alma and the Masonic Pathways. While we were there we would blessed to be a part of the residents holiday party in the Doig Chapel. What a show! A group of five year old children kicked it off, what great singers. Their energy was phenomenal, they wore me out just watching them. I needed a nap. Taking the stage next was a Sweet Adeline group. Kudos to staff for planning a great event. The residents raved about the day (and food). Yes, while we were there I sneaked to the Grand Lodge office and got some work completed.

I need a nap just watching this group!

Next stop Attica Imlay Lodge. We were able to share supper with these brothers. We also attended the annual installation of officers. AND the best part was being able to present a service pin for 75 years. Yes 75 years, it doesn't get any better than that. We shared supper with the recipient, over supper I asked him what he did today. Drivers license renewal - He is going to be 98 on December 27th. What a guy!

75 years a Mason - 

12-02-2013

Roseville

12-02-2013 Dad B asked me to attend a DeMolay meeting in Roseville. What Dad B says goes so away I go to Roseville. A lesson in Government was is store for me and for the young men. They did a great job! I was able to speak to the Young men and advisors and answer all their questions. These young men are not shy. I was able to spend time in the private (you know, can I talk to you?) conversations too. I try to make sure everybody has a swing.

twas the night...

11-27-2013 before Thanksgiving and I called a Grand Lodge Board of Directors meeting. No one said a negative thing. AND we got a lot completed. I think it is important to meet as a Board consistently. My thanks to the members who accommodate my schedule.. I could report the Lansing Lexington has completed the change to Crowne Plaza -