The monthly stated meeting was held last night and well attended by past masters, masons and guests. Before the meeting the brethren dined on a delicious Loin of Pork with asparagus and potatoes which was cooked by the outgoing stewards and which everyone enjoyed.
At the meeting that followed, next year’s officers were elected and appointed ahead of the installation meeting later this month.
Congratulations to all of this year’s and next year’s officers
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The Austin valley of Scottish Rite held the second part of its reunion this weekend and six Hill City members went through the reunion. The 2022 class were inducted into several degrees, culminating with the 32nd degree.
We held a special meeting last night when the parents and family of 10 specialy selected students were presented with checks by the lodge to support their college education starting this fall. 70 guests and members dined and then attended a presentation ceremony in the theater where each student was presented with a check for $5K. Each had applied to the lodge and successfuly navigated the review and diligence process.
The awards are an annual event which the lodge is delighted to support.
The lodge met last night for a special dinner to celebrate the long service of Bro Charlie Stewart who is about to move to the Masonic Retirement Home in Arlington Texas. The brethren enjoyed great companionship with Bro Charlie, entertaining annecdotes were exchanged and Bro Charlie was presented with a medalion by the lodge.
We welcomed 35 brethren (and a service dog with its own apron!) to our meeting last night where one of our latest initiates was Raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Beforehand the brethren dined on a meal of sausages, onion gravy, biscuits, potatoes and vegetables prepared by our stewards.
In common with our mission, an increasing number of the roles in the ceremony were performed by the younger/newer brethren.
Congratulations to the candidate and thanks to all that attended and helped out!
Come and join us at a future meeting.
The lodge continued to meet again this week for the final rehearsal of the Third Degree ceremony which will be performed by a team that includes many of the younger masons in the lodge. With grateful assistance from the District Instructor, the lodge now looks forward to two ceremonies over the coming weeks. The Brethren met for a dinner of Tacos and Apple Pie and companionship, followed by a successful rehearsal.
Come and join us next Tuesday 29th March for dinner at 1830 and the Third Degree ceremony at 1900.
It was Hill City’s turn to host the District Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Association meeting this week and a sizeable crowd met at the Scottish Rite Theater for the event. There were many interesting presentations on the agenda which was enjoyed by all. Once again the Stewards provided a tasty three-course meal ahead of the formal business of the evening.
Our regular meeting on 19th October marked a triple celebration. Two of our long-standing members who’ve now been in the lodge for 30 and 40 years respectively marked the occasion with a special dinner and celebration cake. Afterwards, with only just over a month’s preparation, a young team of our newer masons, all of whom are under 40, staged a wonderful initiation ceremony for our newest initiate. This was a great spectacle and a admirable effort by all that took part.
We had another good attendance at our September Stated meeting on 7th September when once again the WM invited our wives and partners to join us for dinner and conversation ahead of the meeting. The Stewards cooked another delicious meal including salad and pot roast with vegetables. Amongst those attending were past masters, newer brethren, prospective members and visitors from other lodges.
Our next Stated meeting will be on 5th October when once again, all will be welcome.
