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LODGE MINUTES

           

 

Thursday November 4, 2010

 
Robinson Lodge met in Stated Communication at 7:30pm at Robinson Lodge, located at 6919 Applegate Lane, Louisville, KY. The officers were in their stations; check the Tiler's register for names:

Master: Bill Wise

Senior Warden: Joe Mattingly, PM

Junior Warden: Russell Grant

Acting Secretary: Ray Spann

Treasurer: Jackie Ramsey, PM

Senior Deacon: Dave Peters, PM

Junior Deacon: Steve Chapman, PM

Senior Steward: Vacant

Junior Steward: David Mahuron, PM

Chaplin: Don Hodges, PM

Tiler: Art Wilson, PM


The Lodge was opened in form on the Master Mason Degree, after prayer by Brother Don Hodges, PM the pledge of Allegiance was lead by Worshipful Master Bill Wise. Worshipful Master Bill Wise welcomed everyone; we did not have any visitors.

Worshipful Master Bill Wise called for the proficiency examination of Brother Fred McBride. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment and opened on the Entered Apprentice Degree; Brother McBride gave his proficiency and was voted proficient in the Entered Apprentice Degree. Lodge was then closed on the Entered Apprentice Degree, and called from refreshment to labor on the Master Mason Degree. Worshipful Master Bill Wise called for the reading of the minutes. Brother Ray Spann read the minutes from September 16, 2010, minutes were approved as read.


Worshipful Master Bill Wise called for:

Unfinished Business: Brother Secretary read the items coming before the Grand Lodge Communications and discussion was held on the items.

Deaths: There were no deaths to report.

New Business: Worshipful Master Bill Wise talked about the Holstner, Siebert, Price Dinner coming up on December 2, 2010, and announced that we will need help putting on this event. Worshipful Master Bill Wise let us know that we will have a planning meeting on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Worshipful Master Bill Wise let us know about the Christmas Party that is planned for the children Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 2:00pm; Plumb Lodge will be joining us in putting on this party. Brother Don Flatt and Brother Jim Taylor will clown for the party and a donation will be made. Brother Joe Mattingly, PM passed out a questionnaire and wanted all the members to take a copy. Worshipful Master recognized Brother Wheeler Hughes' Birthday, November 5, 2010; Brother Hughes will be 94 years old.

Brother Scott Elliot brought to the Lodge Floor about supporting some of the charities in the community like Crusade for Children, etc. Brother William Brown, stated that one of the functions of Robinson Square Club's was to support some of the charities, needs of the Lodge such as new uniforms for the degree team, pay a members rent or buy groceries etc. Brother Brown suggested that we get active in the community. Brother Brown lives in Edmonson County and the Mason's are very active in the community. Worshipful Master Bill Wise stated that The Square Club puts on functions mainly to support the Square Club. Brother Paul Marro stated that the Square Club has turned into a Social Club to go and have a beer.

Communications and Bills: We received no communications.


Bills:

No Checks were written:

Sick Report: Brother Joe Mattingly, PM reported on Brother Al Edlin’s foot, he is coming right along with his recovery. Brother Joe reported that his wife, Peggy is going in for a MRI on her back. Brother Bill Wise reported on himself and informed us that he is getting along well.

Reports on Petitions: A Letter was received from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky requesting a letter waiver of Jurisdiction sent to the Grand Lodge of Indiana requesting a waiver of Jurisdiction for Dennis A. Bouvier – 3014 Julian Drive – New Albany, IN – 502-889-0633. A Request for Waiver of Jurisdiction was received from Camp Knox Lodge No. 919 for Russell Ray Johnson - 6208 S. Watterson Trail - Louisville, KY - No phone number was given on this request. An investigating committee was appointed to contact Russell Johnson, Brother Joe Mattingly, Brother Bill Wise, and Russell Grant. A petition for Reinstatement was received from William Courtney Edlin – Brother Edlin is a former member of Robinson Lodge No. 266. An Investigating committee was appointed Brother Mike Baker, Brother Ray Spann, and Brother Joel Anderson. A Petition for the Degrees was received from Robert Alexander Eaton, Jr. – 1600 King of Arms Court – Apt D. – Louisville, KY 40222 – 502-727-7639 upon several requests to contact Mr. Eaton and messages left by Brother Jim Taylor and calls not returned it is the request that the $25.00 fee be returned to Mr. Eaton. Motion was made and seconded to refund the money, vote carried.

Good of the Order: Worshipful Master Bill Wise went over his calendar.

With nothing more to come before Lodge, our Chaplin, Brother Don Hodges, PM closed Lodge in peace and harmony with a prayer at 9:15pm.
 
Roy W. Wise, Master Jim Taylor, Secretary