Wellington Lodge #127 News

Wellington Masonic Lodge #127 held their annual Award Presentation meeting on Monday December 12, 2011; not all recipients were able to climb the stairs to the third floor meeting room so several brothers traveled to the members home to make their presentations. Those traveling with Worshipful Master Scott Markel were Delbert Mohrman, Jim Young, Ron Runion and Right Worship Brother David Hildebrandt who made the presentations on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ohio and Kevin B. Todd Grand Master of Masons in Ohio.

Those receiving Fifty Year awards were Lowell Lutz with his wife Sharon and Avery Sooy with his wife Helen. The Sixty year recipient was Rev Robert Baker with his wife Neatty. The wife of each honoree pinned their husband on the occasion of this major milestone in their Masonic career. Others recognized during the December meeting were: Mike Ketchum, 25 years, Calvin Woods 35 years and Charles Seeley 40 years. Mike Ketchum and Larry Simonson were presented an Ohio Masonic Home Gold Card acknowledging their contribution to the Ohio Masonic Home in excess of $100.00. Robert Shays was presented a plague honoring his 14 consecutive years as Chaplain and Alan Kopnicky, Senior Deacon, was presented his first Lecture Bar by Anthony Constantine, District Education Officer. View our Photo Gallery for pictures of this event.

On Saturday December 3rd Wellington Lodge provided free Hot Chocolate for all who came out to watch the Christmas Parade. It was a mild December day but a lot of people took advantage of the offer and kept the officers busy filling cups with the welcome beverage. Watch for the next event where the Worshipful Master and officers will be extending the fraternal hand of friendship to the members of our community. View our Photo Album to see the setup in front of the Lodge.

On Saturday November 26th the new officers of Wellington Lodge were installed. Worshipful Brother Markel has planned another fine year for our Lodge beginning with our annual awards presentation ceremonies to be held on Monday December 12th. He is waiting confirmation on attendees for the evening and this should prove to be an exciting event. All of the programs and events will be a success if you are in attendance; come out in support of your lodge. Pictures from the Installation are posted in our photo gallery, take a look and let us know how you like the gallery. See you in Lodge.

Greetings and welcome, the November-2011 newsletter and the 2011 Installation of Officers Program is now posted on the left under the heading “Newsletter”. We hope that you will accept this Installation Program as our invitation for you to attend this open event.

See you in Lodge!

Brethren, please bear with us as the Pancake Breakfast is being revised. I will post the revision as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Wellington Lodge will be hosting a All you care to eat pancake breakfast on Sunday November 6th. Click on the pancake 2011 tab on the left for full details. Bring your family and friends out in support of this event. See you in November.

Wellington Lodge will be hosting an All You Care to Eat Pancake Breakfast on November 6th at the Eagles Hall located on State Route 58 south in Wellington, Ohio. Click on the Pancake 2011 tab on the left side for full details. Bring your friends and family out in support of this event. See you on November 6th.

At 5:05 AM on Friday September 23rd Autumn Begins. How was your summer? This question can bring a variety of answers from “Fast” to “Hot” or “Not long enough”. But it’s here; personally I love Fall I think here in North East Ohio we have some of the most beautiful fall weather. Also with Fall we see an increase in Lodge activities. There are last minute requirements to be met, plans for Grand Lodge to be made and conversations lead towards discussions about new officers, who might they be. Wellington Lodge is going through a tough time, we are not seeing any dedicated members willing to step up to serve. We also have several stations that have men who have served for a long time and have decided that they would like to retire and have no desire to be reelected or reappointed. If you would like to become involved and to serve the lodge let the Worshipful Master know of your intentions.

On Saturday May 28th eight members and one visitor assembled at Union Cemetery and Dedicated a Memorial Bench. This Lodge project was recorded for prosperity and a collage of those photos have been placed in our gallery. Please take time to view the events of the day and when you are in town stop by Union Cemetery and under the big Oak tree you will find a bench in which you can sit upon to “Rest and Reflect”.

Wellington Lodge was very pleased to have the Grand Master, Bradford Goebel and several Grand Lodge officers in attendance at our annual inspection. Their photo is included in our gallery and I encourage you to view all of our photos. The Worshipful Master has announced a “Home Coming” event for our next stated meeting. All members and especially those who were one day class candidates are invited to enjoy a spaghetti dinner prior to the start of the meeting. There is no cost but please let him know if you are coming. The officers will then confer the Entered Apprentice degree for your pleasure. Come out in support of Wellington Lodge and enjoy our warmest fellowship. I would like to share a piece of Wellington Lodge history, in as much as it involves one of our Past Masters and we are soon approaching the date mentioned. On May 21, 1983 Elyria Council No. 86, Royal & Select Masters conferred the Super Excellent Master Degree for 4 candidates. The class was named for Illustrious Companion Royal (Sarge) Wilson who was a Past Master of Wellington Lodge, Past High Priest of Wellington Chapter #109, Past Illustrious Master of Elyria Council and a member of Elyria Commandery #60. And one of the finest masons that you would ever meet.   See you in Lodge