Thursday, April 24, 2008

Fellowcraft Degrees


Tonight Bend Lodge had a special communication, where we conferred the Fellowcraft degree on two new members.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Blue Lodge Training


This weekend, seven members of Bend Lodge traveled to Medford to attend Blue Lodge Training.

We talked about leadership, the duties of Lodge and Grand Lodge officers, and how to set goals and plan events.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

April Stated Meeting


At our April Stated Meeting, we initiated another new member.

March

At our stated meeting in March, we read another petition, and balloted on another one, then passed an Entered Apprentice to the degree of Fellowcraft. Then we had a special meeting, at which we initiated two new members.

For our March dinner, we honored Masonic Youth Groups. A member of our DeMolay chapter talked about the principals and founding of DeMolay.


The Honored Queen and Princesses of our Job's Daughters Bethel gave a presentation on Mother Mick, the founder of the Order.

February


In early February, we had a special meeting to initiate a new member. At our stated meeting, we read another petition, voted on a new member, and heard a Fellowcraft proficiency.
In late February, we raised a new Master Mason.
The Brethren at refreshment following the degree.

January Dinner

On January 24th, Bend Lodge held its 8th annual Safety Services Dinner. We recognized 13 members of local fire and police agencies for distinguished service in 2007.

Preparing the meal in the kitchen.


The dinning hall.

January Stated Meeting


At our first meeting in January, we initiated a new member, and read a new petition. Here's a picture of most of the new Lodge officers.