Ontario Seneca Yates District Free & Accepted Masons
Counties of Ontario, Seneca & Yates in the Finger Lakes Region of New York
Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of New York
| June DDGM Article | May 10th, 2008 15:49 |
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As my term as District Deputy is already over, this will be my last article in the Masonic Times. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family, especially my wife Yvonne for her support during my two years. My thanks also go to my traveling companion, R∴ W∴ Ed Carris for his support as well as all as the past District Deputies and Staff Officers. Special thanks to R∴ W∴ Ken Hall for what I likely made a trying time for his work as District Webmaster. To all Masons in the OSY District, I want to thank you for your support and the opportunity to serve. This past two years has been especially rewarding and such a meaningful experience. It was a pleasure and honor to have met all the fine Brothers around this great District of ours. And I do mean great District. I was concerned that we “only” had 10 of our 13 Lodges (Rushville now merged) represented at Grand Lodge. It turns out that many Districts in our jurisdiction had only one or two Lodges represented at best. This year’s Grand Lodge trip was again a wonderful time. The entire trip ran smoothly and without a hitch and the hospitality suite provided a great forum for lively discussion. Thanks go to W∴ Mark Lowe and W∴ Fred Newton for hosting the Hospitality Suite this year. It went well and may have started a new trend – we’ll see if they take it again next year! Finally, I would like to thank all that helped with the OSY Freemasonry Fair and Expo. This won’t be easy and I’m going to leave off most of the titles in the interest of space and brevity. Of the Grand Line, thanks to M∴ W∴ Neal Bidnick, R∴ W∴ Steve King, R∴ W∴ Kurt Ott, R∴ W∴ Al Dais, and R∴ W∴ Gil Savitsky. For MSAT, R∴ W∴ Tim McMullin, for MMRL, R∴ W∴ Steve Zabrisky, for Scottish Rite, R∴ W∴ John Zabel and W∴ Phil Trautman, for Veterans Service, R∴ W∴ Tom Paglia and Brother Jack Hilyer. For MCC, R∴ W∴ Ira Cooperman, for ESM and advice, R∴ W∴ Ron Bower, for Livingston Library, R∴ W∴ Tom Savini. For the Shrine Clown unit, Ding-a-Ling (R∴ W∴ Craig Cobb). For OES, Mary Ruggles, Donna Gibbs, Paul and Carol Ann Farnung (and others). For Camp Turk, R∴ W∴ Mike Dunn, for the Shrine, R∴ W∴ Lance Ward, for Child ID, R∴ W∴ Ed Miller, and R∴ W∴ Don Elliott. For the Rainbow Girls, Dale Gould, for the Youth Committee, W∴ Vern Trickey, for MUNY, R∴ W∴ Jim Rice, For Council, R∴ W∴ E. William Whitacre, for Commandery, R∴ W∴ Dave Taber. For the Blood Drive, W∴ Fred Newton and all the Brothers of Seneca and Pocahontas Lodges. Special Thanks to R∴ W∴ George Peter and the Brothers from Scipio Lodge for the 46 panel Masonic Display. Special Thanks to the Brothers of Ark Lodge for setting up an entire Lodge Room display. Thanks to R∴ W∴ Eldon White, R∴ W∴ Bill Colin, V∴ W∴ Bill Valois and all the OSY Association Brothers for their help and support before, during, and after the event. Thanks to R∴ W∴ Bruce Huey and W∴ Mark Lowe for the popcorn machine. Thanks to all the OSY Lodges that helped. Last but not least, thanks to my entire family: Yvonne, Emily, Andrea, my mother Nancy, and father R∴ W∴ Rev Ralph Locke for their help. I apologize if I have left anyone out. If you helped on this OSY Fair, you know who you are and you can be sure we will be calling you for help on the next one! Thanks again! Sincerely and Fraternally, R∴ W∴ David W. Locke, (Past) DDGM |
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| May DDGM Article | April 20th, 2008 17:41 |
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My term as the “OSY District Masonic Times Reporter” is about over. It has been very rewarding writing these articles but as I write this , the OSY Freemasonry Fair is looming ahead so I’ll yield my space to the prolific reporter from Ark Lodge No 33…… May 3-7 Grand Lodge NYC Trip 18 Annual OSY District Memorial Service St. Peters Church Geneva 3 pm This will be the 51st Annual Memorial Service – please make an effort to attend and provide a good show of support for the families of Masons that laid down their Working Tools in 2007. R∴W∴ Ed Gilbert (by the time you read this – M∴W∴ Ed Gilbert) will give the address. Brothers, this service is open to the public – please spread the word. 29-OSY District Investiture Service Garoga-Sincerity Lodge, Phelps. 6:30pm dinner 7:30pm service This service is for incoming Masters of Lodges and all Past Masters are invited. 30-Memorial Day Parade – Waterloo. Step off at 6pm. June 20-22 St John’s Day Weekend Utica Come and join the festivities and meet the new Grand Master as well as your new OSY District leadership team! July 26-27 OSY District Campout Cheerful Valley Campground – see R∴W∴ Bill Colin for details. August 17 OSY Golf Tourney-Seneca Lake Country Club Please be sure your Lodge sponsors a hole this year – this event is the major fundraiser for OSY District charitable activities. For more information about Grand Lodge, OSY District, and Lodge news, events, and schedules please visit http://OSYDistrict.org Once again, please email dwlocke@rochester.rr.com to be added to the OSY District email list. |
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| Iraqi Contact Point/Address | November 23rd, 2007 19:04 |
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Major Theodore Sargent is the Executive Officer of HHC 4/2 ID Civil Affairs. He is in contact with five or six Brothers serving in his Area of Operations. Packages and letters from OSY Lodges for all our Brothers can be sent to Ted for distribution to all our Brothers serving. Theodore Sargent HHC 4/2 ID Civil Affairs FOB Warhorse APO-AE 09336 Warren Jordans vet@osydistrict.org |
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| OSY Veterans Service News | November 7th, 2007 19:56 |
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New Guidance on "Saluting the Flag" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla..) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag. "The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service," Senator Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. "Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others." This Bill was passed July 25, 2007. Let your veteran friends know about the Passage of this Bill. The 6000 Mile Cable Tow The OSY Veterans Service Coordinator has identified a number of Brothers serving in the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq. I encourage Lodges to begin collecting the following articles to be sent to our Brothers for the holidays. I will forward APO addresses after November 15, 2007 as our deployed Brothers APO addresses will change after that date. The following items are needed. AAA batteries AA batteries Almonds and other canned nuts Coffee Creamer Beef Jerky, Trail Mix, Granola Bars Potato Chips in canisters Beef Stick - Summer Sausage Powdered Drink Mixes Books and Magazines DVD movies CD music Personal Hygiene Items Stationary and writing materials Board Games Personal Christmas Cards and letters letting our Brothers know they are appreciated and in our thoughts. ***Please do not include bagged potato chips, pork products or anything containing pork, bottled liquids, alcoholic beverages or adult reading materials. These items are all prohibited. I would encourage all items be shipped by December 1st, to ensure they arrive in Iraq by Christmas. Please have any of the Lodges interested in participating or that have questions contact me. Fraternally, Brother Warren Jordans OSY Veterans Service Coordinator vet@osydistrict.org |
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