Olive Temple Lodge 557, Tionesta, PA

Tionesta, PA   February 1, 2012

A Stated Meeting of Olive Temple Lodge No. 557 Free and Accepted Masons will be held at its Hall, 1849 Route 36, Tionesta, PA, on Monday evening, February 13, 2012 at 7:30 o’clock PM.

DEGREE WORK

The Master Mason’s Degree will be conferred upon:

Jack Stephen Flinchbaugh

 An Extra Meeting of Olive Temple Lodge No. 557 Free and Accepted Masons, for conferring degrees, will be held at its Hall, 1849 Route 36, Tionesta, PA on Monday evening, February 27, 2012 at 7:30 o’clock PM.

DEGREE WORK

The Master Mason’s Degree will be conferred upon:

Michael Steven McConnell

IN MEMORIAM

Brother David Guthrie, initiated in Acacia Lodge No. 633 on October 16, 1946 died December 30, 2011.

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

MEMBERSHIP 12/27/11 ………………….  207

No. of Petitions ………………………………   0

No. Entered/Admitted ………………………..   0

Transfers/Resignations ……………………….    1

Deaths  ………………………………………... 1

Suspensions …………………………………..   0

MEMBERSHIP TODAY ………………….   205

DINNER

Light refreshments will be served following the Stated Meeting. 

Thought for the Month

True friendships and good fellowship are priceless experiences in Freemasonry.  But a Master mason must communicate and make personal contact if he is to cultivate true Masonic friendships and enjoy real Masonic fellowship.  Attending Masonic Lodge meetings, especially your own, will provide the best exposure for enjoying your Freemasonry.  Try and develop the habit of attending Symbolic Lodge meetings.  It is an excellent habit.

SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION

The 25^th Masonic District School of Instruction meets on the 4^th Thursday of the month at the Meadville Area Masonic Service Center, 21635 State Route 27, Meadville, PA at 7:00 PM.  All officers, elected and appointed, are encouraged to attend these meetings.

A rehearsal for officers and interested members of Olive Temple Lodge will be held at 7:30 PM every Tuesday evening, except the Tuesday following our Stated Meeting.

                                                  Mark D. Schwartz

                                                  Worshipful Master

SECTIONAL SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION

A Sectional School of Instruction for Masonic Districts 24, 25 and 53 will be held:

Date:   Saturday, April 14, 2012

Place:  Western Star Lodge No. 304

            Route 6N & John Williams Ave.

            Albion, PA 16401

Time:  8:30 AM

Registration begins at 8:00 AM.  Lunch is being provided at a cost of $9.00 and reservations can be made with Brother Terry Barton, 9159 Crane Rd., Cranesville, PA 16410, 814-756-4736 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Reservations are due by April 7^th.     

All Lodge officers, floor workers, school officers and instructors are expected to attend this most important of all Ritualistic functions.  All Master Masons are welcome to attend.

MASONIC BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH

2/8       Herbert Silvis                       62 Years

2/9       Jim Marshall                        47 Years

2/9       Daniel Heasley                     35 Years

2/9       Sam Luchs                          31 Years

2/9       Robert Genter                     19 Years

2/9       Pat Maxim                           14 Years

2/9       Tim Scott                              8 Years

2/11     Jim Smith                             53 Years

2/11     Donald Bedford                   49 Years

2/11     Eb Kinter                              4 Years

2/12     Wayne Bisker                      61 Years

2/12     Bud Hoovler                        33 Years

2/12     John Allen                             9 Years

2/13     Thomas Barnes                    66 Years

2/13     Don Nicewonger                 49 Years

2/14     Paul Millin                           40 Years

2/14     Bob Silvis                            39 Years

2/14     Ron Kinnear                        29 Years

2/17     Richard Rapp                      13 Years

CONGRATULATIONS!