13 members in attendance.
Officers for 2010 - 2011
Master - W. Bro. Arthur M Palmer Jr.
Senior Warden - Bro. Craig W. DeVoe
Junior Warden - Bro. Alan T. DeVoe
Secretary - Bro. Edwin W. Faulkner
Treasurer - W. Bro. R. Allan Offenbacker
Senior Deacon - Bro. Paul Kahian
Junior Deacon - Bro. Troy R. Derouin
Chaplain - RW Bro. Lewis O. Slocum
Tiler - W. Bro. Meredith L. Vanderwerken
Great meeting and discussed plans for ensuing year.
Summer picnic @ Brookwood Manor 6/27/2010 @ 1PM
Friday, May 28, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
5/22/2010 Past Masters Assoc. - Investiture Service
4 On Da Wa Lodge members attended the Investiture Service.
V.W. Jason Dzembo was Investing Officer and the evening's speaker. He did an excellent job.
Great time with around 50 Brothers in attendance.
We are ready for another exciting year!
V.W. Jason Dzembo was Investing Officer and the evening's speaker. He did an excellent job.
Great time with around 50 Brothers in attendance.
We are ready for another exciting year!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
2010 Lodge Committees
Committees
• Financial Committee
a. Treasurer
b. Master & Wardens
Responsibilities: Stated in By-Laws, plus a full financial report, a minimum of two times a year or as requested.
Note: *Ed Faulkner as is to attend all meetings
• Property Committee (Senior Deacon, plus two members)
a. Paul Kahian
b. Volunteer
c. Volunteer
Responsibilities: To build upon existing Lodge furniture, regalia, and props required for degree work.
• Committee for the Instruction of Candidates (5 members)
a. Arthur Palmer
b. Craig Devoe
c. Arthur Devoe
d. Volunteer
e. Volunteer
Responsibilities: To collectively train our next generation of members.
Note – Brothers we will start conferring degrees next year. We are seeking volunteers that know or are willing to learn parts of all three degrees. It’s time to grow the Lodge.
• Special Committees
a. *Independent Advisor – Financial Records
i. Ed Faulkner
Responsibilities: To maintain copies of all financial monthly statements
b. Independent Advisor – Archival Documentation (Lodge History)
i. Alan Devoe & Ed Faulkner
Responsibilities: To review and catalog all Minute Books, memorabilia, records, photos, and historical accounts for the generations to come.
c. Brotherhood Fund
i. Ed Faulkner & Alan Devoe
Responsibilities: To foster a giving spirit in our membership. This does not really mean large dollars; if each Brother gave a minimum of $20 our ranking would be high.
d. Scholarship Fund
i. Craig Devoe
ii. Calvin Thayer
Responsibilities: To promote the next generation of our Lodge membership through providing scholarships to both Lodge members, their families and as a basis of a community outreach program. After 114 years, who in Mechanicville is not our family?
e. Community Outreach Program
i. Arthur Palmer
ii. Craig Devoe
iii. Troy Derouin
1. Parades
2. Educational and Sports Outreach
3. Business and Civil Organizations
Responsibilities: Promote Freemasonry throughout the region. Two goals: promote visibility of the Lodge and increase membership.
f. Past Masters (Volunteers)
i. Seniors Dues Relief
Responsibilities: To review circumstances of non-payment of dues to determine whether the Brother deserves our assistance.
• Financial Committee
a. Treasurer
b. Master & Wardens
Responsibilities: Stated in By-Laws, plus a full financial report, a minimum of two times a year or as requested.
Note: *Ed Faulkner as is to attend all meetings
• Property Committee (Senior Deacon, plus two members)
a. Paul Kahian
b. Volunteer
c. Volunteer
Responsibilities: To build upon existing Lodge furniture, regalia, and props required for degree work.
• Committee for the Instruction of Candidates (5 members)
a. Arthur Palmer
b. Craig Devoe
c. Arthur Devoe
d. Volunteer
e. Volunteer
Responsibilities: To collectively train our next generation of members.
Note – Brothers we will start conferring degrees next year. We are seeking volunteers that know or are willing to learn parts of all three degrees. It’s time to grow the Lodge.
• Special Committees
a. *Independent Advisor – Financial Records
i. Ed Faulkner
Responsibilities: To maintain copies of all financial monthly statements
b. Independent Advisor – Archival Documentation (Lodge History)
i. Alan Devoe & Ed Faulkner
Responsibilities: To review and catalog all Minute Books, memorabilia, records, photos, and historical accounts for the generations to come.
c. Brotherhood Fund
i. Ed Faulkner & Alan Devoe
Responsibilities: To foster a giving spirit in our membership. This does not really mean large dollars; if each Brother gave a minimum of $20 our ranking would be high.
d. Scholarship Fund
i. Craig Devoe
ii. Calvin Thayer
Responsibilities: To promote the next generation of our Lodge membership through providing scholarships to both Lodge members, their families and as a basis of a community outreach program. After 114 years, who in Mechanicville is not our family?
e. Community Outreach Program
i. Arthur Palmer
ii. Craig Devoe
iii. Troy Derouin
1. Parades
2. Educational and Sports Outreach
3. Business and Civil Organizations
Responsibilities: Promote Freemasonry throughout the region. Two goals: promote visibility of the Lodge and increase membership.
f. Past Masters (Volunteers)
i. Seniors Dues Relief
Responsibilities: To review circumstances of non-payment of dues to determine whether the Brother deserves our assistance.
Tuesday 5/11/2010 Meeting
14 members at Annual Communication
Election of Lodge Officers for 2010-2011.
Master: W∴Arthur M Palmer Jr.
Sr. Warden: Bro. Craig DeVoe
Jr. Warden: Bro. Alan T. DeVoe
Treasurer: W∴R. Alan Offenbacker
Secretary: Bro. Edwin Faulkner
Sr. Deacon: Bro. Paul Kahian
Jr. Deacon: Bro. Troy Derouin
Chaplin: R∴W∴Lewis O Slocum Jr.
Tiler: W∴Meredith L VanDerwerken
By-Laws amended
Election of Lodge Officers for 2010-2011.
Master: W∴Arthur M Palmer Jr.
Sr. Warden: Bro. Craig DeVoe
Jr. Warden: Bro. Alan T. DeVoe
Treasurer: W∴R. Alan Offenbacker
Secretary: Bro. Edwin Faulkner
Sr. Deacon: Bro. Paul Kahian
Jr. Deacon: Bro. Troy Derouin
Chaplin: R∴W∴Lewis O Slocum Jr.
Tiler: W∴Meredith L VanDerwerken
By-Laws amended
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