Brother Sam Wotherspoon gave another report on Masonic Birthdays in February. 27 this month for a total of 600 years. Congratulations to those brothers. Brother Sam Wotherspoon also gave a wonderful Masonic education on the number of US Presidents who were Masons, in honor of Presidents Day.

Several Thank you notes for Charity provided were read, and a Brother presented a request for Charity.

Congratulations to Brothers Jason Truax and Doug Austin who returned their Fellow Craft degree. Check back later for them to proceed up those stairs..

Prayer Requests:
Bro. Carter Lentz, PM
Bro. Frank Norris
Bro. Hal Main, PM
Ms. Jeri Johnson (Widow of Bro. Johnny Johnson, PM)

Their were 17 Masonic Birthdays last month (January), and 27 this month. That’s almost 1 per day! Congratulations to those brothers raised in February.

Congratulations to Mr. Stack Miller and Mr. Stacy Miller who were elected to received the mysteries of Masonry. Check back for more later.

Prayer Requests:
Brother Carter Lentz, PM
Angie Main (Bro. Jeff’s Wife)
Bro. Frank Norris
Bro. Everette Cole
Ms. Jeri Johnson (Widow of Brother Johnny Johnson, PM)

It’s this time every year when the current Worshipful Master presents Bro. Hoyt Combs, PM with yet another perfect attendence certificate. Brother Hoyt stands gaurd outside of that door for every meeting for the last several years. Give him an ‘atta’ boy.

Prayer Requests:
Bro. Eric Vines
Bro. Carter Lentz, PM
Bro. Frank Norris
Bro. Ben Norris, Sr.

A Budget was presented to the lodge for FY2010, and after some discussion was adopted unanimously.

Prayer request:
Bro Carter Lentz PM
Bro Frank Norris

Just a reminder that Brothers from Snow Masonic Lodge will host a Red Cross Blodd Drive this Friday January 8 all day here at the lodge. Contact Brother Hal Main, PM for more information.

Congratulations to those Brothers who were elected at the first meeting in December. Tonight they were installed in a public ceremony. Hopefully, we will have pictures forthcoming.

The first meeting in December is always reserved for Officer Elections. This year Snow Lodge is proud to present its 2010 Officer Corps elected tonight.

Bro. Jerry Moretz, Worshipful Master
Bro. Don Payne, Senior Warden
Bro. LD Hagaman, Junior Warden
Bro. Wes Hawkins, Senior Deacon
Bro. Bryan Miller, Junior Deacon
Bros. George Winkler & Michael Combs as Stewards.

Bro. Frank Guy was elected Secretary, this will be his 6th year.
Bro. Hoyt Combs, PM was elected Tyler, this will be his 4th year.
Bro. Jason Hatfield was elected Chaplin.

Congratulations to these brothers and best of luck in 2010!

Boone – Their were no degree’s to handle tonight, but the brothers of Snow Masonic Lodge did not run out of business.   Worshipful Master Tom Redmond gave an update on the workings of Grand Lodge a few weekends ago.  He informed the brothers that the “Whiteheart Royal Lodge” Rule passed.  Also the recognition of Prince Hall Lodges passed. 

In addition, the Worshipful Master presented awards to Bro. Jeff Main, PM and Bro. Bob Ward, PM.  These brothers were unable to attend our Past Masters Dinner the other night, and needed recognition.

Petitions for Affiliation for Brother Ken Cone of Imperial, California was voted on, the vote passed.  We are glad to have Bro. Cone as a member of Snow Masonic Lodge. 

Join us on October 20th, for our next standard meeting.

Snow Lodge would like to welcome two new brothers. Brother Casey Miller and Brother John Moore were initiated last night into Masonry. We wish them well and look forward to their ascension up the winding stairs.

Tonight Snow Lodge No. 363 in Boone, hosted its annual Past Masters dinner.  Worshipful Master Tom Redmond handed out several awards and appreciation certificates to all Past Masters present. 

After dinner Past Masters were encouraged to sit in the chairs of the lodge for an open meeting with family.  ”It truly brought back some memories”, said the Worshipful Master.  This is what Masonry is all about.

Past Master JD Cook was presented with a sixty year award, although he has quite a few more years than sixty.  ”This award was a long time coming”, said the Worshipful Master.

Snow Lodge has 39 living Past Masters, and luckily 20 were able to attend tonight.

Last night Brother Kevin Turner stepped up and worked the Masters seat well. Brother Ronaldo Dennuna and Brother Michael Combs were raised to the degree of Master Mason tonight. Many brothers from Mystic Tie in Marion, NC were on hand to see the raising of Brother Denunna. Brother Mike Combs is a third generation Master Mason at Snow Lodge.