Blanchester #153, Morrow #143 and Loveland #211 had a combined inspection at the Loveland Masonic Temple on Saturday 11.20. I saw Blanchester and Morrow's inspection but left before Loveland's so that I could attend the Grand Commander's reception in Columbus.
Julia and I went to Cincinnati Friday night to avoid a 4:00 AM departure from home Saturday. We had dinner at the Montgomery Inn in Montgomery. For those of you that like barbeque, you have got to try this place if you ever get to Cincinnati. It is absolutely fantastic!
Approximately 40 Companions enjoyed coffee and donuts to started the day at Loveland.
Blanchester #153 began the degree work with the Mark Mastger and Most Excellent Companion Kermit Zimmerman in the east. He did an O.K. job. Just joking. The entire degree was done in a fine manner for two candidates.
Morrow #143 then did the Past Master. The two candidates again got a very nice degree.
The highlight of the day was the presentation of a 50-year pin to Companion Donald Volkerding. MEC Zimmerman had the pleasure of putting the pin on Companion Volkerding's lapel. Later in the day I watched this 50-year member do Noah in the Past Master degree. And believe me he did a very fine job.
After the Past Master there was a lunch of soup and sandwiches. Since I had Julia and at the La Quinta in Mason, I thought it best if I didn't eat and took her to lunch instead.
All in all a good start to what was going to be a fine day.
'til the next time
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