May - June 2010

THE MESSAGE FROM THE EAST

THE VIEW FROM THE EAST -

Brethren, it seem like I just finished my last article for the Barkley Light and here I am writing another one. It has certainly been a busy year, and there is a great deal to communicate to you. I am pleased to inform you that we raised 14 new brethren at the Grand Master’s one day class, held at Quarry Lodge in Berea, on March 20th, in addition to our degree work in Lodge. Please join me in welcoming our new brethren.

I am even more pleased to report on a very successful Inspection in the Fellowcraft degree. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Officers and brethren of John W. Barkley Lodge for their support and assistance with our Inspection. It was a great success because of your efforts.

With the coming of the nicer weather our social calendar is also becoming quite full. The Baked Goods Auction is scheduled for May 12, 2010, and I am sure there will be another great variety of strudels, baklava, and many other baked goods available. The auction will be preceded by a pot luck dinner, with the meat course provided by the Lodge. Memorial Night will on the 19th, this is a stated meeting, and I plan to conduct a Lodge of Sorrow in remembrance of the brethren who have been gathered into that land where our fathers have gone before us. May 26th will be a family picnic night; I am hoping this event draws in many of our newer members as well as our regulars. We will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, and ask that those coming bring a side dish or dessert.

We have also been invited to attend the Installation of the Worshipful Master in St. Georges Lodge in Toronto, Canada, on June 5, 2010. Our Canadian Brothers are planning a dinner event for the 6th for us and our ladies. If you plan to attend this wonderful event, your should be finalizing your arrangements, i.e. reservations, passports, etc.

June will bring us to our annual outdoor raising, and steak fry, another great opportunity for Masonic participation and fellowship. We will be closing out the month of June with our Table Lodge. Most Worshipful Brother Charles R. Murphy, most recent Past Grand Master of Masons in Ohio, has graciously consented to be our speaker for the evening. Seating is limited for this event, so get your ticket early.

I cannot believe we are so quickly approaching our summer recess. There are many events planned for our return in the fall. The most up-to-date information can be found on the calendar on the web site barkleylodge621.org. May you all have a safe, enjoyable, healthy and prosperous summer, and I look forward to seeing you in Lodge in the fall.

Thomas Klecan, WM