Purple Coats

Another day another color - Day two at the York Rite Grand Sessions. Today was the Grand Council Royal and Select Masons, I was happy to be there with Robert Troutman as he ran his session. The election was held and congratulations to the newly elected and installed officers.Thank you so much for allowing PMIGM Charles Myer to present me at the altar upon entering. It means an awful lot to me. Charlie is one of my mentors. Thank you for allowing me time to bring remarks to your group.

New Guys installed - 

Red Coats, Red Coats, Red Coats -

Everywhere one looks Red Coats. Today I spent the morning at the Grand Chapter Session of Royal Arch Masons. The session was held in the Lansing Lexington Hotel. I was able to see tons-o-friends. I must say I have not been at a Grand Chapter since 1995 when I was in my second term as High Priest of my home Chapter, Trenton 173.  I wish congratulations to my friend David Dossette and a very successful term as the boss. Best wishes to the newly installed group of officers. I have a whole new perspective of Grand Chapter.

New RAM guys

Tried to teach...

I spent the evening with the State team of DeMolay. I never fail to learn something from these guys.

Conclave -

The New Guy 

Last years group

The boys in the band

Ready, set, go - 

Yay!

This was the weekend for the annual Conclave for Michigan DeMolay. If you need your sleep it is not the place for you. What a weekend it was! A lot of planning and preparation was put in this event. I understand the driving/texting simulator was a big hit. MaxWELL did hit a moose. (yup Moose) I also watched the jousting competition for awhile what I could see through the tears of laughter in my eyes.  

I am extremely proud of all our youth groups and the adults that give their time to make it all happen.

As the new SMC says - Let's get to it!

Masonic Temple Association -

Tonight was the night for the monthly MTA meeting at London Park. I wish the rank and file knew what it takes to hold up that big building. The sitting board is a dedicated group of great men and Masons. A group of guys who are getting tired. Tired but great magicians, thank you fellas, you make it possible.

Home again -

Last night was a Regular communication evening at home. First was the trustee/finance meeting. It is good to be at your home Lodge and there is a certain lesson in humility involved. While they care what you think, they really do not care what you think.

Amazing day -

Saturday was the annual residents picnic at our Crown Jewel; Pathways.My guess is there were nearly one thousand residents and guests in attendance. Cindy Bosley and her team hit it out of the park. We had perfect weather (ok maybe Cindy didn't do that) and a new location on the grounds that worked much better. The residents were all served meals in less than one hour, did I mention the one thousand people?
I would like to thank the Grand Lodge leadership team for being there and helping. I also want to thank the two youth groups who were there. They all worked hard to make sure the residents were comfortable and feed. A great day to be a Mason!