FROM THE EAST

Brethren,

It has been a busy end of 2007 and beginning of 2008.

Christmas in the Village of Cleves was a great success for

North Bend Lodge. Children painted over 300 ornaments to take

and give as gifts. Money was raised for the Special Olympics,

Widow’s Fund, and the C.D. Coy Fund. Cincinnati Kinder Ballet

presented a wonderful performance of "The Velveteen Rabbit".

The following weekend Christmas baskets were distributed to

29 families in the area. What a splendid way to put the Brethren

in the Christmas spirit.

The New Year started in a flurry of activity. Brother Tim Voekel

received his Fellow Craft Degree. Brother Voekel will be raised

February 6^th, please join us at 7:00 for his Master Mason Degree.

The Annual Inspection of North Bend Lodge was held January 9^th.

Most Worshipful Ronald L. Winnett, Grand Master of Masons in Ohio,

joined us for dinner and an Entered Apprentice degree. RWB Steven Grathwohl

was our inspecting officer. The Pro-tem candidate was Brother Brandon Gibbons.

North Bend Lodge is starting one of its many activities for 2008.

January 16^th will begin the Lodge Vidalia Onion Sale. Yes those

sweet onions from southern Georgia. We are beating Kroger’s

prices by selling a 10 lb. bag for only $10.00. All Lodge Brethren can

take orders from friends and family. Call Rob Hons at 304-0663 for details.

Brethren this is going to be a great year at North Bend Lodge.

Keep checking your bulletins and the North Bend Lodge web-site

for upcoming events and guest speakers.

Fraternally,

Rob Hons

Worshipful Master