Dates to Note

Regular Meeting
March 2, 2026

March came in cold, but the Masonic Temple was warm as    those present enjoyed the pizza and salad provided by Karen Baughman.  Several went back for seconds!  We were grateful to have Gil Smith willing to clear the tables …  The kitchen renovation continues, so finding beverage items and serving pieces is not the simplest!!

 Our Worthy Matron, Cindy Pience, welcomed all, sharing Isaiah 41:10.  All officers were in their stations except Ruth, Jody Bails, who is still in the hospital; Marshal, David Peters, who is ill; and Sentinel, Rick Bails, who is with Jody.   Thanks to Nancy Instine, who filled the station of Ruth and Al Johnson, sentinel.  We also had 4 on the sidelines for a total of 21.      

Our honored guests tonight were our very own members:  Grand Chapter Historian, Marion Johnson; and Charities Director, Jeanne Godden.  We are always pleased to recognize our Honored Masons (4), 50 year members (8), our Past Matrons and Patrons and former grand appointments.

We had 2 bills to be paid, one for rent and the second for supplies for the Masonic Inspection diner.  Later in the meeting we agreed to two donations.

We enjoyed an initiation with Tammy Carlson serving as our initiate and enjoying hearing the lectures again.  Worthy Patron, John Pience, shared the scriptures which was quite enjoyable.  Thanks to all of the officers for their good work.  We will practice again at our April meeting.

Our Charities Director, Jeanne Godden, announced that there would be a chicken noodle dinner at London (since our Kitchen won’t be ready) at 3:00 p.m on April 12.  She plans to set up on Saturday and John will need help cooking. We will also provide the desserts.  Jeanette Roberts is taking reservations at $20 each. The Music Men and Jen will be the entertainment.   

We were reminded of our plans to assist at the North Lewisburg Food Pantry on March 8 from 2 to 5 and the Union County Breakfast on April 18 from 8 to 11 in Plain City, and several signed up to help.
 
We sang Happy Birthday to our March recipient, Suzanne Dick!

Cindy Pience delivered the donations to Barely Used Pets and they were very grateful for our gifts.  She also reported on an excellent visit with Jim Oliver and the opportunity to deliver Valentines to a number of the Masonic Home residents.

Paula Holmes read the Resolutions of Respect for Patrick Ritchie, with Jeanne and Bob Godden on the committee.  Resolutions for Juanita Bishop were read by Pennie Brown, who also shared several interesting facts from her obituary.  Steve Brown and Pam Moore  were also on the committee.  The chapter stood as the charter was draped in their memory.

Since Dave Peters was unable to attend, he sent the Giving Plate with Jeanne Godden and asked that she present it to John PIence to be taken home to Teresa, since her broken arm keeps her from attending meetings until she is better healed!

Suzanne Dick and Paula Holmes will have refreshments at our April 6 meeting, when we will have the DGM, Beth Pearman, present for our pre-inspection visit.  We would be delighted to have you join us!