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November 2014 Stated Meetings 3rd Tuesday 7 pm jbcovertlodge.com 848 Clough Pike One of the most important duties that the Master of a lodge faces is that of preparing his officer line to move up and be assured that they are ready to take over and lead the lodge aſter his term is completed. His true goal should always be to insure that his successor has a better year than he did. In my case these are the easiest and most rewarding tasks that I have had to deal with in my year as Master. Brother Daniel Campbell and his exceptional officer line are going to have an OUTSTANDING year. If you have not been coming to lodge for a while then you owe it to yourself to recommit yourself to attending lodge and to see the quality of work that Daniel and his officer line are going to do in the upcoming year. Our tradition at J. B. Covert dictates that no man serves as Master more than once. As my year comes to a close I look back on a long but very rewarding journey. I began my trip through the officer line as a steward and have been honored by the brothers of this lodge to be elected to serve in every chair in the progressive line. I have had opportunities to skip chairs along the way but I chose not to do so. I wanted to be able to serve the lodge in every chair. I think that it made the journey that much more rewarding for me. I hope to do credit to the title of “Past Master of J. B. Covert Lodge”. It is a very honorable title and one that I will do my best to be worthy of. Many great men and great Masons bear that title and I am grateful for the opportunity to count myself among them. I want to thank you Brothers for the chance that you have given me to serve you and our wonderful lodge. Nearly four years of sitting in the East of various Masonic bodies can take its toll and I am not ashamed to say that I look forward to June when I will become Past Illustrious Master of my Council. It has been a rewarding ride but I am looking forward to letting someone else have a turn at driving the train. Our lodge had a good year and I have received much undeserved recognition as a result of the actions of others. One of my favorite quotes just happens to be perfectly suited to this occasion: “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”. I can’t think of a more appropriate description of my year as Master of J. B. Covert Lodge. I will close by saying thank you to each and every one of you who continue to make J. B. Covert Lodge a premier showcase of Freemasonry in Ohio. My biggest regret this year has been that Diana has not been here to share my year as Master with me. Hopefully, she will be home soon. As you interact with our new brothers and look for new candidates for our lodge I leave you with the words of Plutarch: “e mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be lighted”. Go out and help someone to light the fire of Masonry in their mind. God Bless you all. Dale Olson, Worshipful Master 2013-2014 e View From e East Dale Olson, Worshipful Master 2013-2014 WB Olson & State Rep. Doug Green address the crowd at Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
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November 2014 Stated Meetings 3rd Tuesday 7 pm jbcovertlodge.com 848 Clough Pike
One of the most important duties that the Master of a lodge faces is that of preparing his officer line to move up and be assured that they are ready to take over and lead the lodge after his term is completed. His true goal should always be to insure that his successor has a better year than he did. In my case these are the easiest and most rewarding tasks that I have had to deal with in my year as Master. Brother Daniel Campbell and his exceptional officer line are going to have an OUTSTANDING year. If you have not been coming to lodge for a while then you owe it to yourself to recommit yourself to attending lodge and to see the quality of work that Daniel and his officer line are going to do in the upcoming year.
Our tradition at J. B. Covert dictates that no man serves as Master more than once. As my year comes to a close I look back on a long but very rewarding journey. I began my trip through the officer line as a steward and have been honored by the brothers of this lodge to be elected to serve in every chair in the progressive line. I have had opportunities to skip chairs along the way but I chose not to do so. I wanted to be able to serve the lodge in every chair. I think that it made the journey that much more rewarding for me.
I hope to do credit to the title of “Past Master of J. B. Covert Lodge”. It is a very honorable title and one that I will do my best to be worthy of. Many great men and great Masons bear that title and I am grateful for the opportunity to count myself among them. I want to thank you Brothers for the chance that you have given me to serve you and our wonderful lodge. Nearly four years of sitting in the East of various Masonic bodies can take its toll and I am not ashamed to say that I look forward to
June when I will become Past Illustrious Master of my Council. It has been a rewarding ride but I am looking forward to letting someone else have a turn at driving the train.
Our lodge had a good year and I have received much undeserved recognition asa result of the actions of others. One of my favorite quotes just happens to be perfectly suited to this occasion: “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”. I can’t think of a more appropriate description of my year as Master of J. B. Covert Lodge. I will close by saying thank you to each and every one of you who continue to make J. B. Covert Lodge a premier showcase of Freemasonry in Ohio. My biggest regret this year has been that Diana has not been here to share my year as Master with me. Hopefully, she will be home soon.
As you interact with our new brothers and look for new candidates for our lodge I leave you with the words of Plutarch: “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be lighted”. Go out and help someone to light the fire of Masonry in their mind. God Bless you all.
Dale Olson, Worshipful Master 2013-2014
The View From The East
Dale Olson, Worshipful Master 2013-2014
WB Olson & State Rep. Doug Green address the crowd at
Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
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2014 OfficersWorshipful Master
Dale A. Olson 513-624-7009
Senior WardenDaniel O. Campbell
Junior WardenM. Jack Lennon 513-600-8813
TreasurerR. Paul Wheeler 513-732-3322
SecretaryT. David Miller 513-752-4601
Senior DeaconCarl W. White
Junior DeaconBruce Ehas
ChaplainGary Morgan, PM
TylerCarey Disney, PM
Senior StewardDavid Olmstead
Junior StewardJohn Disney, PM
MusicianAlfred R. Determan
Dues Paid to Date
200Members
Paid
80MembersUnpaid
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Trustee Project UpdateThere has been considerable activity on the part of the Trustees since their election in November of 2013. This report to the Lodge is a brief recap of the year’s projects:
Lighting Upgrade- taking advantage of a rebate program offered through Duke Energy all of the fluorescent lights in the building have now been upgraded to the latest more energy efficient ballasts and T8 lamps. All emergency lights were also upgraded during this project.
During this project we discovered a serious electrical issue on the second floor and were able to solve it with the assistance of members of the Lodge and a local electrician.
Duct Work Retool-Working with a Brother from Blanchester Lodge who donated his time and tools 16” flexible duct work was installed in both the cold air return and supply lines to the Lodge room which have made for significant improvement in the efficiency of the operation of the two HVAC units that control that space.
3 Phase Power Transformer Moved- Working with Duke Energy the 3 phase power transformer that supplies the building was replaced. This included a week long power disconnect from the building and Trustees coming in and out throughout the day and night to run a generator to keep the sump pump working.
Signage- Two full color 24” x 24” PVC signs have been added to the East and Dining Room Doors welcoming visitors to J. B. Covert on behalf of the Lodge, Eastern Star, and Commandery. The signs were donated.
Donations being sought for the Kyle Adkins Memorial
ScholarshipContact the Secretary andnote Scholarship on checks
Upcoming Events
Oct 28 Master Mason Degree 6:00 pm Social 7:00 pm work
Oct 29 Installation of DDGM Rodney Kirker Georgetown Lodge 7:00 pm
Nov 1 Installation of DEO David Cranfill Bethel Lodge 7:00 pm
Nov 18 J. B. Covert Stated Meeting & Elections 6:00 pm Social 7:00 pm work
Nov 22 J. B. Covert Open Installation of Officers 6:00 pm dinner 7:00 pm work
Nov 24 6th District Meeting Georgetown Lodge 7:00 pm
Dec 6 Past Masters Convocation Milford Lodge (time ?)
Dec 16 J. B. Covert Stated Meeting 6:00 pm social 7:00 pm work
You can add the Lodge’s Calendar to your Outlook or phone by clicking on this button on the calendar page of the website.
www.jbcovertlodge.com/calendar
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Donations To The Lodge
Birthdays For NovemberRobert Abbot, Thomas Auxier, Kenneth Bronson, Lee Carty, Brian Chambers, Walter Clepper, John Cook, Robert Cordes, John Disney, James Elam, Peter Finzer, William Hall, James Hook, Henry Kaetzel Jr., John Lane, John Lennon, James Mills, Ray Naegele, Gilbert Nall, Richard Powell, John Roark Jr., Joshua Schott, James Shriver, Frank Stanforth, William Swift Jr., James Wakefield, Rush Webster, Harold Williams.
Secretary’s NotesEndowments: Pleased to report the Lodge now has 9 endowments. A nice legacy left by our Brothers. Remember, you may also leave an endowment in honor of a deceased Brother. If you are interested, pay your dues & purchase the $800 endowment prior to the November Stated to avoid future dues.
Dues: We currently have 80 unpaid dues. Please check the date on your dues card. If it does not say 2015 you will be “Not In Good Standing” as of the November Stated Meeting. My thanks to those who send a stamped envelope with their dues. It is appreciated.
They Rest From Their Labors
Our thanks to the following members who have donated to the Lodge & the Scholarship Fund: Al Determan, Ron Campbell, Gary Morgan, Gene Smith, and Dave Olmstead.
Robert St. Louis Born October 12, 1930 Raised April 23, 1952 Died July 30, 2013
Merrel Ludlow Born July 15, 1923 Raised March 26, 1948 Died September 26, 2014
Clay Campbell Born January 29, 1933 Raised June 18, 1963 Died October 7, 2014
John E. Hopper Jr. Born June 19, 1942 Raised November 30, 1971 Died October 11, 2014
J. B. Covert Lodge # 437 F. & A. M.T. David Miller, Secretary4842 Pathfinder WayMilford, OH 45150
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