The Quarry Observer

Cayce Masonic Lodge #384 A.F.M

Monday, May 12^th – EA Degree

Monday, June 2^nd – Business Meeting

Greetings from the East,

It is with a sad heart that I must pass on to you all that WB Julian Bevel’s father has passed. He had been battling cancer for some time. Our sincere condolences to Brother Julian and his family. There will be a memorial at Cayce Lodge on Saturday May 17^th at 12 noon. Please keep all those on our list in your thoughts and prayers. Also keep in prayer all our military and first responders as they go about protecting and serving our great country.

If you missed our May meeting you missed a great evening. After a delicious meal, ILL Brother Mike Broom Deputy SGIG for South Carolina presented WB Truett Templeton with his 50 year service award for the Scottish Rite. WOW what an achievement!! Thank you to my wife and Lindsey for the meal. During our business meeting the craft elected Brother Travis Stover for reinstatement. Under old business a report was given on the cleanup day. We had a good turn out to help including several ladies from the Amaranths. Thank you to all who were there. A report on the MTG tournament was given. This event was well received by all who attended and we received a lot of good feedback. We hope with this information we can grow this event into a strong function for the lodge. I would like to thank all those who came out to help make this a success. We also were given a report on the Grand Lodge Communication. Your Wardens and Master were in attendance. After the normal reports and related items the craft voted to reject the dues proposal from the last year. Our election of Grand Lodge officers saw the Grand Line progress as normal. We elected RW Brother Todd Scofield as the new Junior Grand Warden. Brother Todd is a past master of Lexington Lodge and a PDDGM of the 8th district. Congratulations to RW Todd!! WB DJ Carmean of BL Lodge was appointed as District Deputy of the 8th district. Congratulations to DJ and Cayce lodge looks forward to working with him for the betterment of our district. I also would like to thank RW Brother Ian Strickland of Cayce Lodge for his service as District Deputy and his tireless efforts around our district and across the state. Brother Ian has been an inspiration to all. Thank you Ian!

Under new business, and looking forward, we will be conferring the EA degree on Mr. Loy Miller on Monday May 12. This is the grandson of 60+ year member Loy Miller Sr. what a great chance to come out enjoy the fellowship and support a new brother as he takes his first step in his Masonic journey. Our joint Boston Butt sale with Springdale lodge will be June 28th. These are presale only and are $40. We will be cooking on June 27th and will be available for pick up on the 28th. Brothers, we need your support to make this a successful event. Tickets can be purchased from the lodge by contacting any officer, calling the lodge or online at 384events.com. Brother Dustan is working on an E-tournament in July so watch for details as this gets closer. On October 24th we will be having our annual ladies and awards night so mark this date and plan now to bring your lady and enjoy this event.

As Mother’s day approaches remember to reach out to and give thanks to our mothers. Weather it’s your mother or the mother of your children they are a big part of the cement that holds and supports the family. They deserve our respect, attention and love. Remember that one day they will no longer be with us so take the time now to show and tell them how you feel.

Until next time,

Mark Pridgen, PM, WM

Greetings from the West!

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the beautiful spring weather as we head into another classic Carolina summer—humid, yes, but always full of life.

I’m excited to share that our recent Magic: The Gathering tournament was a great success! We had a solid turnout, and the event ran smoothly thanks to the dedicated judges and volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it happen. Your support made all the difference, and we’re already looking ahead to hosting another one in the near future. Stay tuned for details!

Looking ahead, Cayce Lodge will be conferring an Entered Apprentice degree on the 12th. Please make plans to attend and show your support for our soon-to-be Brother. Contact Worshipful Mark for the time and to confirm your attendance.

Also, our next gaming tournament is right around the corner. While we had originally planned for Tekken 8, we’re considering an even more exciting option. More info on the game selection and prize details will be coming soon.

Fraternally, Dustan Eberhardt, SW

Greetings  from the South

I sincerely hope that all is well.

Cayce has a few things coming up, we’re hoping to have a EA degree on May 12th. On June 27th Cayce and Springdale in a joint fundraiser will be cooking Boston Butts. Pickup is the following morning June 28th 8:00am-11:00am. For tickets see myself or contact the lodge $40.00 details below.

We had a great time in Spartanburg at Grand Lodge, Congratulations to MWB Steven Hames on a great two years. And congratulations to MWB Tommy Watson being elected Grand Master and to all the Grand Officers and new appointees. And congratulations to RW Ian Strickland for his two year tenure as District Deputy Grand Master of the 8th Masonic District.

Thank you to all for supporting Cayce 384, we look forward to seeing you soon. God Bless.

John Howell, PM, JW

PRAYER LIST:

The United States of America

All the Troops, the Police and Firefighters, First Responders and all others who help protect and serve us, also all the Doctors and Nurses and others on the front lines.

Prayers for our Grand Lodge of SC, AFM

George Barber (surgery)

Jim Bickley

Wor. Bro. Julian Bevel and family in the loss of his father

Linda Birchfield (Masonic Widow)

Bro. Bubba Burley and his wife

Scott Chattin & family (son’s health)

A.G. Dantzler

Michael Dembitsky

Lyndsey (Dustan) Eberhardt’s father

RWB Marvin Epting

Donna Gardner (WB Mark’s wife)

Mac Graham’s wife

Harold Griffith

MWB Steve Hames, GM (health)

Tom Halcum

Wor. Bro. Jeff Hutchison

Gary James wife

Wor. Bro. Mike Lambert’s mother

Brother Richard Merritt & wife (Brenda)

Bro. Loy Miller’s wife (Claudette)

Bro. Jorge Navarrete

Brian Nesbitt in loss of mother

Brother Nate Meyers (health)

David Powell

Betty Price  (Masonic Widow)

The Singleton/Underwood family

Terri Smith (wife of RWB Ed)

Haley Strickland

MWB Sam Tennyson

Mike Vinson

Please help us keep this list updated by contacting the Lodge; any officer or brother; or by e-mail:

caycemasoniclodge384@gmail.com