The 38th stated communication of Erie Parish United Lodge #161 took place on September 20, 2007 in the lodge room of the Cheektowaga Masonic Center.
The Lodge noted the deaths of Ralph Beehler, Jules Piller and Frank Parson. The altar will be draped for a thirty day period and pages of the minutes set aside in honor of each Brother.
The business for the evening included a favorable report of three petitions by the Investigating Committee and Robert Yacone, Stephen Kelly and Ryan Bonnett were duly elected to membership and will be presenting themselves for admittance on October 18.
Petitions for admittance and for affiliation were received from Robert Cieri and Gerald Miller, respectively, and given to the investigating committee chair, Dan Sova.
Dan Emblige presented the budget for the ensuing year and after discussion, it was accepted. The Master however reminded the Brothers that fundraising was about to become a fact of life for the lodge if a dues increase was to be avoided.
A Treasurer Emeritus pin was presented to George Pullman and the Dedicated Service Award apron and certificate were presented to Dennis Mooney. Grand Lodge approved the award in the spring but we were unable to present it before the lodge closed for the summer.
There’ll be a Child I-D program at CMC on October 13. Volunteers are need for 2 hours shifts beginning at 9-am.,
Ed Wierbowski appointed to the DDGM's staff. Child ID
Dates to remember:
9/29 First degree practice 9am at the CMC
10/14 First degree practice 1pm at the CMC
10/15 West Seneca Barn Degree (Period attire) First Degree
10/18 Lodge Opens at 7:15pm First Degree Brother Victor Rodriguez in the East.
Charlie Schmidt would like to hear from his brothers. Phone calls or visit's welcome. 630-6960
The next scheduled meeting will be October 4th
Brothers;
I'm just writing to remind you all that we have a practice this Saturday (9/29) at 9am at the C.M.C. If you can't make it please inform either Ed or myself. See you all on Saturday.
Fraternally
Bro. Victor M. Rodriguez
