Shiloh Lodge #327November 2003
Trestleboard
Shiloh Lodge #327
November 2003
Trestleboard
From the East
Our minister was talking about the necessity of “belonging” to church. His message applied to Masonry just as well. It went along these lines:
In order to cook hamburgers on a grill, you need a good bed of glowing hot charcoal briquettes. As long as all of the briquettes are in one pile and connected, all of them glow with equal brilliance. But let a couple of the briquettes become separated from the main fire, and they will slowly die out and become cold and useless and contribute nothing to the cooking process.
You are all Masons. You all, at sometime in your life, decided that you needed Masonry and willingly joined with enthusiasm. A few years may have passed and your involvement may have diminished. However, your need for Masonry has not changed. Isn’t it time to re-evaluate your commitment to the order and bring yourself back into the roaring fire. Once you do that that, your individual fire will be rekindled. You will again contribute your “heat” to your and the lodge’s benefit.
Fraternally Yours,
Charles W. Amidon
Worshipful Master-2003
John A. Rickerson
5/19/18 – 9/13/03
Brother John was a charter member of Shiloh Lodge #327 and was our second Bronze Jordan Medal holder from 1984 until his death on September 13, 2003. John became a 60 year member of the Fraternity in 2002. John contributed much time, energy and well respected advice to our lodge, the Omaha Home for Boys and the community throughout his years of service. John will be missed by all the Brethren.
Grand Lodge Area Meeting
Friday, November 14th
Shi-Oma Masonic Temple
7:30 p.m to 10:00 pm
Shiloh Lodge will be host for this meeting for our area which is to discuss information relating to the upcoming Annual Communication in February 2004.
As host lodge we will provide some refreshments at the end of the meeting and will need some able hands to assist in this task. Even with clean up, we should be done by 10:30 p.m. Please let the Master or Secretary know if you can help.
Thank You!
Albert Pike
A Freemason, therefore, should be a man of honor and of conscience, preferring his duty to everything beside, even to his life; independent in his opinions, and of good morals, submissive to the laws, devoted to humanity, to his country, to his family; kind and indulgent to his brethren, friend of all virtuous men, and ready to assist his fellows by all means in his power. (p. 113)
The great distinguishing characteristic of a Mason is a sympathy with his kind, He recognizes in the human race one great family, all connected with himself by those invisible links, and that mighty network of circumstance, forged and woven by God. (p. 176)
The practical object of Masonry is the physical and moral amelioration and the intellectual and spiritual improvement of individuals and society. (p. 218)
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Our “hat’s off” to
John Furstenberg
and
Scott Oglesby
Who are brethren of Shiloh Lodge and were just elected to receive the distinction of Inspector General Honorary, 33° for the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
Congratulations!
Ladies at the Table
Wednesday, October 29th
6:30 p.m.
at Shiloh Lodge
This is a very fun evening for the Brethren and their ladies. If you have not been to one, you really should come out and experience it. This ceremony is a way for a Lodge to honor and give respect to the Mason’s Wife, Widow, Daughter, Mother, etc., and consists of a dinner followed by a series of formal toasts (using wine or non-alcoholic juice, your choice).
Dinner will be catered buffet style.
Cost is $10.00 per person, payable
prior or at the door.
Call Charlie Amidon or Paul Rutherford for reservations. (Phone numbers on front cover)
RESERVATION REQUIRED
We must have a final count by Monday, October 27th, so don’t delay!
Bronze Jordon Medal
Presentation
Wednesday, October 29th
(During Ladies at the
Table Ceremony)
Recipient to be announced that night!
The Bronze Jordan Medal is presented to the Shiloh member who has the longest membership in Masonry for our lodge.
John J. Mercer #290
Location TBA
If you have a prospect who
would be interested in a One Day
Degree, get started now and
please let the Secretary know.
Dues are Due!!!!!
The year printed in the upper right
hand corner of your mailing label reflects the year through which we
show you have paid your dues.
If it does not say 2003 . . . please get your payment to us as soon as possible.
Thank You!
Please note, recently mailed dues may not be reflected until the next mailing. Contact the Secretary if you have any questions.
We would like to provide support to our brethren in times of distress and celebrate with them in times of gladness. Please immediately inform any of your lodge officers of such information regarding yourself or a brother.