From The East

December 2007

Greetings from the East

Brethren,

We have been off and running since the November 17 installation! A very special thank you to all of the family members and friends that attended this fun event. As well as excellent work completed by the installing officers. I believe this was the highest attended installation we have seen in a long time and it is a tribute to the fine quality of officers Euclid have and their love of family.
Our December 4th stated meeting was an active one which was kicked off by a wonderful dinner prepared by Euclid Lodge Past Masters. David Oakes organized a team of highly talented chefs who prepared ham and all the trimmings. It is not often we break out the fine china and the meal was a great social event and we all had to take the belts out a notch. Thank you to all the Past Masters who participated. Some of the highlights of the meeting were the discussions pertaining to the committees and I am excited about several of the events we have planned. Our Holiday Party at 12:45 this Saturday (December 15) is the start of the Masonic Holiday Season and will be capped off by All Lodge members and family being invited to attend St. John's Day which is an opportunity to join together as a group and attend a Church service in honor of this day. We will be doing this on December 30th at 8:30 a.m. at River Glen Church in Naperville. If we are lucky we can hear Carl Crownhart sing in the choir. What lovely pipes he has. Speak to Jerry Yingling or Carl for directions to the Church. [It is on Raymond Drive]. We are planning an optional brunch immediately following at the Courtyard located just North of Butterfield Road on Rt 59 in Warrenville. Jerry tells me they have good eats and at a decent price [I believe $9.50].
In regards to the committees, you do not have to be an officer to participate. In fact one of our newest brothers, Dainon Setzer has jumped in and has volunteered to Chair the Lodge Builder and Lodge Clean Up committee. Please see me if you have interest in assisting in these activities.
Upcoming Events of Interest will be a First Degree and Catechism on December 18th at 7:30 p.m. [Remember dinner is prior at 6:30].
Monday evening practices at Lodge [Open to all members] starting at 7:00 p.m. and followed at 9:00 p.m. with $1 pints at the Pub just down the street. Now isn't that incentive!
St. John's Day - December 30th.
Special note that as our January stated meeting falls on January 1, 2008 and our bylaws [Thanks Brother Dixon] state that as it is a Holiday and sure as an Illinois Football victory we will move the date to the third Tuesday or January 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Lodge Officers School hosted by Euclid Lodge on February 23 at 8:30 a.m. and will showcase opening 1-2-3 and receiving the DDGM.
Lets all keep the momentum going. Ask yourself,
'Are you an active Member
The kind that would be missed
Or are you just content
That your name is on the list?'

Regards,
John Will
WM Euclid 65