10/15/09

Message from the Worshipful Master:

Greetings Brethren,

We have received more petitions at the last stated meeting and it appears that there will be more before the end of the month.  It looks like the Officers for the year will be hitting the floor running.  We have an investigation on September 10th and and Entered Apprentice degree on September 11th at 7:00am.

Fraternally,

-John E. Hollin,
Worshipful Master

FROM THE SECRETARY

Greetings Brethren,

Come out and support your officers.  It will be great to get back to work.  I have really missed all of my Brothers at lodge most of this last spring and summer.  Thanks to Brother John Fields for getting the notes from the meetings.  I only have one more thing, Brethren it's that time again.  Dues notices will be going out before the end of September.

Fraternally,

Harold W. Wright, PM

ILL AND CONFINED

Charles L. Garnon, 2645 W. 30th St., Erie, PA 16506

Beecher Hayes, 995 Iona Ave., Akron, OH 44314

Glen E. Hodgman, 262 Ranfield Rd., Mogadore, OH 44260

Argyl W. Hood, 4624 Whyem Dr., Akron, OH 44319

Franklin T. Jenkins, 924 Memorial Parkway Apt 312, Akron, OH 44303

Edward H. Keener, 584 Koerber Ave., Akron, OH 44314

Glenn McHenry, 3300 Oaklynn St. NW, Uniontown, OH 44685

William Mitchell, 2332 21st St. S.W., Akron, Oh 44314

Virgil Setser, Hc 88 Box 1720, Tomahawk, KY 41262

William Shiflett, 2319 18th St., Akron, OH 44314

A card of a phone call to the brethren above would be appreciated.

Did You Know?

The Masonic Assistance Program

If you actively attend your Blue Lodge or Scottish Rite meetings, you are already familiar with this worthy charitable effort. For those of you who cannot attend your lodge meetings, we would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about this effort. There are many people in the area that have lost jobs, have had a family death or illness, or are suffering financial burden. Any Mason can send a name in for assistance. We receive names from Masons, Local churches, The Salvation Army, The Akron Beacon Journal, and others. Once the list is completed an army of volunteer Masons assemble the baskets and gift certificates for delivery from Craftsmen Park. Contributions have over the years re-enforced our Masonic tradition and commitment to Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

We are relying on the caring generosity of our Masonic brethren to once again provide sustenance to deserving families.  the average basket costs $50.00.  The letters of gratitude that we have received show how the contributions from our hearts have touched their lives.  Funding is directed through the Valley of Akron.  Checks should be made payable to: Aroba Lodge of Perfection with the notation: Masonic Assistance Program.  Send to: 91 Springside Drive Suite B-210, Akron, OH 44333.

By sending assistance, we convey the message that we do care what is happening in their lives. If you know someone in severe circumstances needing assistance, please call the Valley of Akron office at (330.666.8443) or email at valleyofakron@verizon.net. When you contact us, please have the person’s name, address and phone number available. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all for your caring and contributions. Ernest W. Spencer, Co-Chairman. (330.658.4368) heftysm602@aol.com