News & Events
Summer Family Picnic - July 17, 2010
Dayton Lodge #147 will hold its annual summer family picnic on July 17, 2010. The picnic will be held again this year at Danny Jordan’s farm, at 5500 Seybold Road, Brookville, OH 45309. We will start at 12:00 PM rain or shine. We will have lunch at 1:00 PM.
Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert, along with chairs. The lodge will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, food, and of course, the usual bingo.
Please RSVP by mail, phone, or e-mail by July 12. Invitations went out in the mail last week to all members within an approximate 30 mile radius of Dayton. Please let us know if you did not receive an invitation and you think you should have.
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Outdoor Raising - June 19, 2010
The 2nd Masonic District Officers Association is holding its 9th annual Outdoor Raising on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Dayton Lodge #147 will open the lodge of MM at 4:00 PM and confer the first section. Dinner will be at 5:00 PM, and Solar Lodge will confer the second section starting at 6:00 PM. Download the PDF flyer from the 2nd Masonic District’s website at: http://www.secondmasonicdistrict.org/2010_outdoor_raising.html.
The flyer shows a map and has RSVP instructions.
Ladies Dinner - June 10, 2010
The Ladies of Dayton Lodge are planning to meet at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at The Barnsider restaurant at 5202 North Main Street. Please RSVP to Kathy Brown at the e-mail address or phone number listed in the discussion group posting.
On this same evening, Dayton Lodge will have the last stated meeting we will attend before we go “dark” for the summer. We will return as usual in September.
Lodge Inspection - February 19, 2010
Due the snow storm on January 7th, the Annual Inspection for Dayton Lodge was rescheduled for Friday, Feb 19th. The Master Mason degree work went incredibly well, especially considering that Senior Warden Dan Frye had to step up and fill in as Worshipful Master after only two days notice and preparation. Many thanks to Dan for an amazing performance - you did us proud! Also thanks to WB Keith Knight Sr for filling in as Senior Warden.
Overall, the review of Inspecting Officer R.W. Bro. Jerry Hatton was a glowing one. Dayton Lodge officers and craft performed honorably.
Dan Frye to Assume the East - February 16, 2010
Effective immediately, and until further notice, Senior Warden Dan Frye assumes all the duties of the Worshipful Master for Dayton Lodge #147. All communication that would normally be directed to the Worshipful Master should be directed to Dan. We are extremely grateful for his intelligence, talent and dedication… we know we are in capable hands.
Worshipful Master Stan Shank Jr has been forced to step away from the lodge to handle some personal issues. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Valentine Dance with the Stars - February 13, 2010
A Black Tie event complete with dinner and ballroom dancing - all proceeds benefitting the AASR Children’s Learning Center. By all accounts a wonderful time… if you missed it this time, keep your eyes peeled for the next one!
Officer Installation for the 2009-2010 Year
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, brothers of Dayton Lodge gathered along with numerous friends and family members to celebrate another successful year and the start of a promising new one. Before the ceremonies, the newly appointed officers and their guests were treated to an excellent meal catered by Christopher’s Restaurant, and the installation proceedings began at 7 PM.
RW Walt Barner, DDGM acted as Installing Officer, and Skip Layman, PM acted as Installing Marshall. John Berthy, PM stepped down after a year of excellent service as Worshipful Master, and Stan Shank Jr stepped up and assumed his position in the East. The other Dayton Lodge Officers were installed in due form, with newly appointed Mark Schuring joining the officer line as Marshall. For a complete list of Dayton Lodge Officers, click HERE. For photos, click HERE.
WM Stan Shank Jr gave a brief overview of some of the events that will be happening in the upcoming year, as well as some of the goals he would like to set for the lodge, including getting back to the basics of Freemasonry by focusing more on our history and traditions, a concept he summed up with the phrase: “More Masonry, Less Meeting”
As always, Brothers are encouraged to join us for any events and enjoy the brotherhood and fellowship that makes Dayton Lodge so special. Keep an eye on the Calendar and this “News & Events” page to see what’s happening throughout what promises to be another successful year.
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