GREETINGS FROM THE EAST…

Wow, April already. March was a good month for Shiloh. On March 3^rd, prior to the business meeting, around 12+ members met at the Sizzler Restaurant for Dinner. That is a solid turnout, and I hope we can repeat it as we continue through the year. During the business meeting, Brother Dave Dawson was found proficient for Master Mason. Welcome Dave as a full member.

On Saturday, the 6^th, Brs Russ Mason, Cleo Miller, and I met at the Village Inn for breakfast. Lots of good conversation.

On March 10^th, the lodge conferred the EA degree on Mr. John Black. Welcome to John.

April will also be busy. We will again meet at Sizzler, prior to the business meeting. We will finish the degree work for Br. John Black.

April 11^th, the TempleCraft will be having a Pancake Feed to support raising money towards the Insurance Deductible.

On April 28^th, Shiloh will hold its Annual Family cookout at the Lodge. Bring something to grill and something to share.

For May, on the 2^nd, Shiloh will have a Pancake Breakfast. The money raised will be put towards supporting the All Star Masonic Band Camp, and the Friendship Dinners.

Sincerely,

Matthew Vandergriff

Worshipful Master

Senior Warden

The Senior Warden sits in the west, symbolic of the setting sun, and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the lodge. He is the second in command, like the vice president, and if the Master is unable to attend the meeting, he may open and conduct business. His ancient duties were to pay the Craft their wages and to handle disputes among the workers. These days, he’s just a heartbeat away from the east, so his task is to support the Master and to prepare himself for that office for the following year.

The Senior Warden and the Junior Warden often have small wooden columns on the pedestals in front of their positions. When the lodge is at work (during a meeting), the Senior Warden’s column stands upright, and the Junior Warden’s column is laid on its side, showing that the Senior Warden is now in charge of the Craftsmen. When the work is concluded and the lodge retires to refreshment, the Junior Warden’s column is raised, and the Senior Warden’s is laid down, showing that the Craftsmen are now under the supervision of the Junior Warden.

The Senior Warden’s jewel of office is the level, a stonemason’s instrument used to check the level of horizontal surfaces. It symbolizes that all Masons meet on the level, without regard to social, political, or religious status.

“Freemasons for Dummies” Christopher Hodapp

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

April 2010

Date Time

3 Breakfast at Village Inn 8:00 am

5 Templecraft 7:00 pm

7 Dinner at Sizzler 6:00 pm

7 Business meeting 7:30 pm

11 Templecraft Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am

14 Fellowcraft Degree 7:00 pm

21 MM Degree 7:00 pm

Dinner 6:00 pm

28 Family Cookout 5:30 pm

May 2010

Date Time

1 Breakfast at Village Inn 8:00 am

2 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 8:00am

3 Temple craft 7:00 PM

5 Dinner at Sizzler 6:00 PM

5 Business Meeting 7:30 PM