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
| May 15 OSY Association Meeting | May 21st, 2010 08:09 |
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There were seven brothers present from 5 lodges. Under Sickness and Distress: Br. Don Henning of Garoga-Sincerity Lodge Ceased Earthly Labor. RW Bill Marsh of Pocahontas Lodge is in assisted living in Newark. RW Terry Leonard of Eagle Lodge is doing poorly. RW Norm Holcolmb of Milnor is not doing well, Denise White is starting the process for stem cell treatment for her cancer. Bill Braunig of Seneca Lodge had knee Surgery and is doing well. Mike Duffy also of Seneca had surgery on his sinuses and is doing well. Dan Herbert of Naples is home from his treatment in India. Brother Mc Key of Farmerville-Union who was in a bus accident in Florida is improving and may be back in lodge soon. Committees: the Traveling Trowel is reported to be in Geneva, the Traveling Gavel is still at Eagle Lodge in Honeoye at last report. Business: The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. The website was discussed at length. we need to use it more especially the calendar. it needs better updating if you have anything for the website please send it to Ken Hall and cc to John Hubbard who will ensure that nothing gets lost in cyberspace. There was a discussion about child ID. Farmerville-Union will be holding one on June 16 at South Seneca Middle school and will need help and encouragement.Contact John Hubbard for more info. The New DDGM, George Meyers of Seneca Lodge and the new Staff Officer Fred Newton of Pocahontas were introduced and they announced a new course mandated by Grand Lodge, "The Masters Chair" to be completed by all masters in the District by August. the course will be held at Pocahontas Lodge at 2 pm on June 13th with refreshments after. |
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| March 20, 2010 OSY Association Meeting Minutes | April 23rd, 2010 13:38 |
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March 20, 2010 OSY District Association Minutes Please ensure that these minutes are read in open Lodge. The OSY district assn. met at Geneva Lodge at 9 AM on March 20. There were 10 brothers present from 7 lodges. Sickness and Distress: RW Robert Bird of Garoga Sincerity Lodge #200 Ceased Earthly Labor on March 17. There was a Memorial Service on March 21 at 11 am with over 50 brothers in attendance. RW Terry Leonard of Eagle Lodge #619 is having radiation every day in Rochester, not doing great. W Al Mann of John Hodge Lodge #815 had a heart attack and is home doing well. Brother Dan Herbert of John Hodge Lodge #815 is in India receiving stem cell therapy. W Bill Braunig of Seneca Lodge #113 had a knee replacement and is recovering. W Bill Allison of Seneca Lodge #113 is in Seneca Nursing Home, has sold his house and seems to be doing well. Brother Jim Mc Key of Farmerville Union Lodge #183 was in a bus accident in Florida, and is now home and recovering slowly. Most W. Calvin Bond is in Seneca Nursing home in Oneida and not doing great but would like to receive cards. The Traveling Gavel is at Eagle Lodge in Honeoye, and the traveling Trowel has now moved from John Hodge Lodge to Geneva Lodge. Expect it to be on the move shortly. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The OSY website, osydistrict.org, is now up to date. We should be using it more. The OSY Charities Golf Tournament, August 15 was discussed. The Table Lodge will be 6pm at Pocahontas Lodge on March 31, please make reservations ASAP. The Surviving Spouses Luncheon will be April 10 at the Clifton springs Country Club. There are 3 choices for lunch and you must have paid reservations to attend. There is a lot of degree work in the next month, check the website for dates and times, also please send your info to the website for others perusal. The next meeting will be at Farmerville-Union Lodge on May 15 at 9AM, Meet at Jay’s across the street at 8AM for breakfast. |
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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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