Look to the East
January 1st, 2010From the East
I would like to thank the brethren for trusting me with the responsibility of being Worshipful Master this year. I’m truly humbled. Speaking on behalf of all of the 2010 officers I’d like to assure you that we will do our utmost to maintain the high standards set by those who have gone before us. I’d like to thank those brothers who managed to find time during this hectic month to make my Past Masters Degree and Installation something I’ll never forget. I’m not sure you will ever know what that means to me.
I’d like to congratulate Worshipful Brother Troy Hartz for a good year as Master in 2009. I have had a lot of good times over the years following you through the chairs.
The newsletter will be a little different in 2010 as we have a new editor. One of our newest Master Masons, Richard June, has taken on the task. If you have any comments or ideas please email him at rjune@bravegnuworld.com.
“There is no more dangerous experiment than that of undertaking to be one thing before a man’s face and another behind his back.” ~ Robert E. Lee
~ Micheal Marshall, W.M.
From the West
Brethren Greetings from the West: First let us congratulate Past Master Troy Hartz for his guidance during the past year. Brothers we also need to congratulate and pledge our support to Worshipful Master Michael Marshall. What a year 2009 has been for the Lodge and one can only imagine what 2010 will be like. I would like to thank all that continue to make this Lodge the fraternal organization it is and encourage those that had not stopped by for a while to join us at a stated meeting. Call me if there is something you would like passed on to the Lodge. May all of you and your families have a safe and Happy Holiday.
~ Skip Humphrey, S.W.
From the South
Greetings from the South. My articles this year will refresh your memories of masons past and present that have contributed much to our fraternity. Some you will know, others you may not; but one fact remains, we are all brothers that span the ages of time.
Born in 1911 in Cincinnati, Ohio as Leonard Franklin Slye. After not finding suitable work to raise his growing family, he moved to California in 1930 for better opportunities. Forming a trio song group called “Sons of the Pioneers” making a name for themselves in 1934. Being discovered as a movie actor he appeared in 100 movies and pictured on 2.5 billion breakfast cereal boxes through his career. He also had a TV show. Early in his Hollywood life he changed his name to Roy Rogers. Brother Roy was raised as a Master Mason in 1946, in Hollywood Lodge #355. He was a member of all appendent Masonic bodies and set up his own foundation for children because of his connections with his local Shrine. His signature line was well known, “Good luck and may the good Lord take a liken to you. Brother Roy died in 1998.
~ Dennis Wenzel, JW
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Look to the East
December 1st, 2009From the East
Brethren Greetings from the East: This is my last newsletter as your Worshipful Master, and it has been my honor and privilege to server you and this lodge. Although my time is almost over, I look forward to next year because I know our lodge is in very capable hands and that next years officers will continue to guide and improve our lodge. I also want to thank and congratulate my officers for their outstanding support and service to the Craft. They did an outstanding job and I wish them all success in the upcoming years.
We held an Open House at the Lodge on Saturday, November 21st, from 11:00 AM to 4:00PM in accordance with the Grand Master’s wishes of Lodges in Indiana opening their doors to the public. We had several guests come and visit our building. I would like to thank Worshipful Brother Keith Hammonds for leading this huge endeavor and also thank all of the brethren who were there to help aid and assist where needed. The food was furnished by the Plymouth Order of the Eastern Star… there were many good eats. Again a big thank you to all involved in this event.
The Kids Christmas Party will be held on Saturday December 5th, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Santa will be there around noon. There is a sign-up sheet for the Christmas Party in the James M. Barkdull Community Room of the lodge; kids must be 12 years old or younger. Come and enjoy the fellowship and fun…
This year’s Shop with a Cop Breakfast is on Saturday, December 12th, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Plymouth High School. This is a wonderful event to see where we truly make a difference in the community.
There is a Master Mason Degree on Saturday, December 19th, at the lodge. Coffee and Donuts at 8:00AM and the degree is at 9:00 AM. Please plan on attending and showing your support to these newly raised Master Masons.
Don’t forget the Feast of St. Johns is on Monday, December 28th, at 6:00PM at the lodge. As always we will be serving our World Famous “Plymouth-Kilwinning” Prime Rib. THere is a sign-up sheet in the James M. Barkdull Community Room of the lodge, or call (574)936-2664 and leave a message that you’re coming so we can have enough food for everyone.
From my family to yours I would like to wish all the brethren, their families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.
~ Troy Hartz
From the West
Brethren Greetings from the West: I find that the longer I am involved with the lodge, or perhaps it’s just because I’m getting older, I start marking time not by what day or month it is, but by what event is going on at the lodge. It goes by so quickly. It seems just a short time ago that we were at the park for our annual picnic. Then the lodge’s open house has come and gone. Now we have a Master Mason Degree, a Past Master’s Degree, Installation of Officers, the children’s Christmas party, and the Feast of St. John all in this month. That must mean it is December. I’d like to wish all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It has been a special year for me serving the lodge as Senior Warden
~ Micheal Marshall, S.M.
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Open House
November 21st, 2009The Plymouth-Kilwinning Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons is having an open house today from 11AM to 4PM at 109 Water Street. If you are interested in Free Masonry or one of the appendant bodies (Order of the Eastern Star, DeMolay) now would be a good time to come down and find out more about them.
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Website update
November 20th, 2009The bulk of the website update is complete. Some data still needs imported, but that shouldn’t take long. Please direct any comments or questions to pk149@kconline.com.
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Open House
November 5th, 2009Plymouth-Kilwinning Lodge #149 is hosting an Open house on Saturday November 21, 2009. If you’re interested in becoming a FreeMason, come down to 109 Water St. in Plymouth. We’ll be here from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM to answer questions, show people around and discuss how joining the FreeMasons has changed our lives.
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Look to the East
October 1st, 2009From the East
Brethren Greatings from the East: Congratulations to all for another record breaking parking project. Scheduling and planning this year seemed to be much smoother, as we continue to refine a great system. Our thanks to Brother Wayne Sheldon for his generosity in the use of his motor home for our site office.
On Thursday October 15, at 7:00 p.m. our Lodge will be host to the Bremen and Lakeville Lodges for our annual Lodge of Instruction. The host lodge will open on the Master Mason Degree and do the first section of the Master Mason Degree. the visiting Lodges will open on the Fellowcraft Degree and do the first section of the Fellowcraft Degree. Please plan to attend this educational meeting. All officers are required to attend this meeting… the will need to verify their cipher rituals with Brother Secretary Jim. Practice dates will be scheduled at the October stated meeting.
We are having our annual Wives and Widows Night on Saturday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. There will be a signup sheet at the lodge or you can call the Lodge Office
– Troy Hartz
From the West
Bretheren, greetings from the West: It’s hard to believe that Blueberry Parking has come and gone… again. When you see Worshipful Brother Kent Hammonds please thank him for doing a fantastic job of coordinating our largest fundreaiser. I’ld also like to thank all the brethren that took time out of their holiday weekend to labor for their lodge. This tiem of year things start to get a little busier. We just finished our largest fundraiser for the year, and we’ll throw in a degree or two just to keep it interesting. You can keep track of your lodge’s events by going to http://www.pk149.org
– Michael Marshal, S.W.
From the South
Brethren, greetings form the South: October is here and only three months left in this year. For those of you who have been not coming to Lodge, this would be a great time to return and bring a fellow brother with you. The craft misses you…
On Saturday, November 21st we are participating in an open house, sponsored by the Grand Lodge. The purpose of this Open House is to help explain to the general public some of the mysteries and help clear the misconceptions of our Fraternaty. More information concerning this great project will be forthcoming. Dinner this month will be beef stroganoff over egg noodles with a garden salad and dessert. There will be plenty, so please come and enjoy some good home cooking and brotherly love.
– Larry Benner, J.W.
The October newsletter is available as a PDF if you would like to see it in it’s printed glory.
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Look to the East
March 1st, 2009The March 2009 issue of Look to the East is now available.
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Look to the East
February 1st, 2009The February 2009 issue of Look to the East is available
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