Steak Supper a Big Success

At Wednesday's stated meeting, Worshipful Master Lance E. Hill reported the success of this month's steak supper: the Lodge raised over $1,200 to support the charitable works of the Brethren of Boggs Lodge. This total is well above the money raised in previous efforts, and will go a long way in promoting the efforts in Freemasonry. Special commendations go to all the Brethren who sold tickets and encouraged their friends and neighbors to attend. Brother Vic Klingelhofer also deserves a special word of gratitude for both preparing an amazingly good steak, but also for his many, many hours in planning and promoting the event. Several members and their ladies helped serve the meal, and their efforts are supremely appreciated.

Welcome Brother David Strayer

The Worshipful Master, Wardens, and Brethren of Boggs Lodge 292 are pleased to welcome Brother David Strayer as the newest Entered Apprentice in the Lodge. At the regularly stated meeting this evening, Master Lance E. Hill presided over fine degree work introducing Brother Strayer to the fraternity. Worshipful Brother Chuck Wood delivered the lecture, and Junior Deacon Daryl Cordrey delivered the charge. A highlight of the work was Worshipful Brother Don Roach's presentation of the white apron; Worshipful Brother Roach was inspiring as always. Please welcome our newest member when you see him in the community, and remember to be thinking of potential members who might be interested in receiving a petition.

Grand Lodge Podcast

The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio has a blog/podcast as well. You can subscribe to the feed by adding this link to your news reader/aggregator. This most recent episode discusses the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program. This is a program offered to schools at no charge. It is a 3-day workshop in which school staff learn how to identify and assess at-risk behavior in children.

Boggs Officers Lead Logan Council Inspection

Several Boggs members are also York Rite Masons participating in LaFayette Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Logan Council Royal & Select Masons, and Bellefontaine Commandery of Knights Templar, all based at the Bellefontaine Masonic Center. Monday night Logan Council 85 R&SM enjoyed its annual inspection with Boggs members playing very important roles. Worshipful Brother Charles Wood, our newly appointed Chaplain, is currently serving the Council as Illustrious Master. Joining WB Wood, who is also President of the 15th Masonic District, are Captain of the Guard Andy Vance, Conductor of Council Daryl Cordrey, Worshipful Brother Mike Dodds serving as Steward, and RWB J. Keith Bell as Sentinel. RWB is a Past Illustrious Master of Logan Council. Brother Vance delivered the historical lecture of the degree, presenting his first Masonic lecture. The Council passed inspection with most impressive degree work. Owing to the participation of Garis Pugh, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, the degree work was observed by several Grand Line Officers of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masons of Ohio, including the Most Illustrious Grand Master Bobby G. Campbell. The Council was honored by the attendance of such distinguished Masons.

RWB Keith Bell Newest Knight of the York Cross of Honor

Right Worshipful Brother J. Keith Bell was Knighted earlier this month as the latest Knight of the York Cross of Honor in Ohio Priory #18 KYCH. RWB Bell is currently Deputy District Grand Master for the 15th Masonic District. KYCH honors are bestowed upon York Rite Masons who have served as presiding officer in each of the four York Rite bodies. RWB Bell is Past Master of Boggs Lodge 292 F&AM, Past Excellent High Priest of LaFayette Chapter 60 Royal Arch Masons, Past Illustrious Master of Logan Council 85 Royal and Select Masons, and Past Eminent Commander of Bellefontaine Commandery 61 Knights Templar. RWB Bell is a Lodge Ambassador for The Valley of Dayton Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Past President of the Logan County 32 Club, and will be serving next year as Grand Tall Cedar in Ohio Northern Forest 188 Tall Cedars of Lebanon. RWB Bell joins other Boggs members including the late Right Worshipful Brother Charles Roby, Worshipful Brother Q.V. Reese, and Worshipful Brother Jon Rowley in Ohio Priory #18.

Newly Elected Officers to Lead Boggs in 2008

At the Annual Meeting of Boggs Lodge 292 November 7th, Worshipful Master Lance E. Hill, the Wardens and Brethren elected the new slate of officers to lead the fraternity in the coming year. The newly elected officers are as follows:

Worshipful Master: Ron Helmlinger
Senior Warden: Dave Bell
Junior Warden: Phil Altstaetter
Senior Deacon: Daryl Cordrey
Junior Deacon: Curt Roach
Tyler: Herb Tamplin
Senior Steward: Andy Vance
Chaplain: Worshipful Brother Charles Wood
Lodge Education Officer: Worshipful Brother Orville Tussing
Secretary: Right Worshipful Brother Bob Sanford
Treasurer: Worshipful Brother G. Michael Madden
Organist: Bill Hempker

Also, Worshipful Brother Lowell D. Hill was reelected to another term on the Board of Trustees. An open installation of the new officers will be held at the regular communication of Boggs Lodge on December 19th. Brother Helminger invites all brethren, members of the community, and friends to attend with the Lodge opening promptly at 7:30 with dinner to follow in the fellowship hall.

Entered Apprentice Degree This Wednesday

Worshipful Master Lance E. Hill will preside over the final Entered Apprentice Degree of his year in the East this Wednesday at the regularly scheduled communication of Boggs Lodge 292. All members are encouraged to attend and welcome our newest Brother into the fraternity.