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RATHBONE
CELEBRATION IS HUGE SUCCESS!!
The Annual Rathbone Celebration was held Saturday,
February 13th in the Castle Hall of Crescens Lodge #33 in New Castle
proceeded by a Grand Council meeting in the Grand Lodge office at 11 am.
Lodge was called back to order at 1:15 pm and re-opened in the Rank of
Page. The following team did the conferral: CC - Denny Adams; VC -
Chad Hartley; Pre - Courtley Granger; MA - Richard Neal; IG - Kurtis
Clontz; OG - Travis Weik; Pythagoras - Denny Adams; Attendants Andy
Johnson and Andy Goldsberry; slides - Jeff Myers. The Rank of Page
was conferred upon Casey Hartley (Welcome #37); Cecil Moore (Lizton
#342); Wayne "Harold" Williams (Morocco #492); and from Crescens #33
Jamie Belcher, David Belcher, David Austin and William Henry. The
lodge was closed in the Rank of Page and opened in the Rank of Esquire.
The conferral team consisted of: CC - Denny Adams; VC - Chad Hartley;
Prelate - Courtley Granger; MA - Richard Neal; IG - Kurtis Clontz; OG -
Travis Weik; 1st Pros- Chad Hartley; 1st Def - James Smith, Jr; 2nd Pros
- Dale Baldwin; 2nd Def - Denny Adams; Secretaries - James Smith, Jr &
Ralph Willis. The Rank of Esquire was conferred upon Casey
Hartley, Harold Williams, Cecil Moore, Jamie Belcher, David Belcher,
David Austin and William Henry. The lodge was closed in the Rank
of Esquire and opened in the Rank of Knight. The Rank of Knight
conferral team was: CC - Denny Adams; VC - Chad Hartley; Pre - Courtley
Granger; MA - Richard Neal; King - Denny Adams; Attendants Andy Johnson
and Andy Goldsberry; Monitor - James Smith, Jr; Senators: 1) Tim
Loughmiller; 2) Jerry Weilenman; 3) Tom Alexander; 4) Ralph Willis; 5)
Travis Weik; 6) Evan McGrew; 7) Nic Simmons; 8) Richard Neal; 9) Richard
Messer; Slides - Jeff Myers. The newly made Knights had the
privilege of taking their obligations upon the Rathbone Bible.
Following the conferral of the Ranks, a delicious dinner was served in
the lounge. It was prepared by several of the Crescens #33
members. _________________________________________________________________________ DOKEYS PLAN FUN BUS
TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS!! -
Your "fun place" Al Hilal Temple, D.O.K.K. is sponsoring
a fun outing to the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday afternoon, August
22nd. This was just decided at the January 25th meeting and
everyone should make immediate plans to go on this annual outing!
We will be securing Star America again with their comfortable charter
bus that takes us right to the gate! We again will be picking up
in Muncie at Welcome Lodge and in New Castle at Crescens Lodge. We
will again stop at some eatery on the way home for dinner. Cost
for the bus ride and the reserved seat at the ballpark is only $30 (that
is our cost!). We have 48 seats going on a first come/first served
basis. We will take installment payments, out right payments in
full or even credit card payments. the choice is yours. we
had the largest crowd ever on our last trip and almost sold out.
Don't be left at home on this exciting trip to see the Indianapolis
Indians baseball team! Bring the whole family! Contact Denny
Adams at PO Box 365, New Castle, IN 47362 with reservations or if paying
with credit card at
dennyvoiceofandersonspeedway@msn.com Remember to send type of
card, account number and expiration date as well as the security code
off the back. _________________________________________________________________________ 2010 OFFICERS ARE
INSTALLED AT DISTRICT #4 CONVENTION!
The officers of Crescens Lodge #3, Welcome Lodge #37 and
Brotherhood #3-5-7 as well as Al Hilal Temple #33, DOKK were all
installed at the Knights of Pythias District #4 convention held in
Muncie on Saturday afternoon, January 9th. District Deputy #4
Richard Messer presided over the meeting. Several reports were
made and activities of the lodges were discussed. The meeting was
capped with some inspirational comments from DDGC Messer and then closed
by more inspirational comments from our Grand Chancellor Tim
Loughmiller. It was a great day of Pythian friendship and
fellowship. A pitch-in meal was enjoyed by the attendees following
the meeting. There were 20 in attendance. _________________________________________________________________________ TAKE THE PLUNGE!! -
Calling All Pythian Knights and Sisters, 2009 KRIS KRINGLE RUN HUGE SUCCESS - The 19th Annual Kris Kringle 4 Mile Run and 3 Mile Walk was held at New Castle's beautiful Memorial Park on Sunday, December 6th. A sunny, 37 degree day greeted the participants with several walk-ins also attending. This was the third largest event in our history. Mark Rode from Indianapolis captured the Men's run for the second consecutive year while New Castle's Kristina Tabor was the ladies run champion. Russell Fox of Greenwood was the overall walk winner. The participants enjoyed the awards, door prizes and refreshments provided by Crescens Lodge. The event was SPONSORED BY GOODWIN BROTHERS AUTO COMPANY, SR 3 & 38 IN NEW CASTLE. Please keep them in mind for your next new or used vehicle! Below is the official finish: 2009 Kris Kringle 4 Mile Run/3 Mile Walk December 6, 2009 Memorial Park/New Castle, IN A Knights of Pythias Holiday Festival Event Sponsored by Goodwin Brothers Auto Company of New Castle Cold, partly sunny and 37 degrees - clear surface Run Official Finish
001 - Mark Rode (28) - 5404 Allero Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46237 20.23 002 - Sam Lewis (17) - 2461 N Raintree Dr, New Castle, IN 47362 23.19 003 - Brad Hancock (42) - 612 S CR 775 E, Greenfield, IN 46140 23.36 004 - Duane Dye (50) - 1891 N Wuthering Dr, New Castle, IN 47362 24.02 005 - Jon Tabor (31) - 212 Red River Rd, New Castle, IN 47362 24.19 006 - Patrick Smith (17) - 8492 Mag Study Rd, Fountain City, IN 47341 25.44 007 - Daniel Chew (28) - PO Box 122, New Lisbon, IN 47366 25.45 008 - Brian Dudley (51) - 6000 E Rick Rd, Muncie, IN 47303 26.09 009 - Kristina Tabor (F) (31) - 212 Red River Rd, New Castle, IN 47362 26.18 010 - Richard Chew (52) - 7422 E CR 500 S, Straughn, IN 47387 27.04 011 - Sherry Robertson (F) (41) - 2245 W Hwy 36, Pendleton, IN 46064 28.09 012 - Pam Mertz (F) (41) - 874 Webster Rd, Richmond, IN 47374 28.23 013 - Burke Smith (38) - 815 W Fairoaks Rd, New Castle, IN 47362 28.49 014 - Mike Shelton (54) - 2470 E CR 100 N, Anderson, In 46012 29.08 015 - Charles P. Bennett (20) - 3818 Middleway Dr, Anderson, IN 46012 30.56 016 - Mitchell Dudley (16) - 6000 E. Rick Rd, Muncie, IN 47303 31.26 017 - Tom Corda (51) - 5529 Harmeson Dr, Anderson, IN 46013 31.36 018 - Aaron Thomason (37) - 629 E 29th St, Anderson, In 46016 31.55 019 - Gene Black (67) - 8563 Eaton-Oxford Rd, Camden, OH 45311 32.21 020 - Natalie Dudley (F) (18) - 6000 E Rick Rd, Muncie, IN 47303 32.35 021 - Chloe Miller (F) (15) - 1417 Winding Way, Anderson, IN 46011 32.47 022 - Mary Whaley (F) (44) - 1408 S Pleasantview Dr, Yorktown, IN 47396 32.48 023 - Michelle Eskew (F) (39) - 803 Isabelle Dr, Anderson, IN 46013 32.57 024 - Dan Richey (56) - 1813 N CR 650 W, New Castle, IN 47362 33.22 025 - Stephanie Garringer (F) (15) - 1713 E McCormick Dr, Muncie, IN 47303 33.43 026 - Mike Kendall (58) - 2023 Round Barn Ct, Anderson, IN 47017 33.48 027 - Ann Morris (F) (51) - 2500 W CR 1200 N, Muncie, IN 47303 33.52 028* - Cindy Herron (F) (37) - 950 Marylee Dr, New Castle, IN 47362 34.27 029*- Correy Herron (F) (13) - 950 Marylee Dr, New Castle, IN 47362 34.27 030 - Rylan Herron (F) (12) - 950 Marylee dr, New Castle, IN 47362 34.27 031 - Ervin Batt (62) - 10440 SR 67 N, Albany, IN 47320 34.40 032 - Patrick Calvert (12) - 1215 Parkside Dr, New Castle, IN 47362 35.18 033 - Beth McKay (F) (47) - 7770 S CR 560 E, Selma, IN 47383 35.23 034 - Don Smith (63) - 202 Tara Lane, New Castle, IN 47362 35.39 035 - Walter Evans (44) - 7225 E CR 450 N, Mooreland, IN 47360 35.51 036 - Tammy Bennett (F) (44) - 3818 Middleway Dr, Anderson, IN 46012 36.27 037 - Greg Julian (51) - 9137 West Robin Rd, Middletown, IN 47356 36.28 039 - Jill Brand (F) (39) - 8770 S CR 200 W, Muncie, IN 47302 37.16 040 - Mike McIntosh (51) - 111 Red River Rd, New Castle, IN 47362 37.19 041 - J.B. Dulworth (70) - 5532 W CR 700 N, Middletown, IN 47356 37.24 042 - Lana Hendricks (F) (53) - 1459 Kincannon Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46217 38.20 043 - Christine Bohn (F) (55) - 713 W Waid Av, Muncie, IN 47303 38.32 044 - Christine Dudley (F) (44) - 6000 E. Rick Rd, Muncie, IN 47303 39.12 045 - Lisa Hacker (F) (44) - 345 N Clover Dr, New Castle, IN 47362 41.16 046 - Jonathan Schlatter (53) - 535 Kinsmoor, Ft Wayne, IN 46807 42.49 047 - Chad Gullett - (38) - 4931 W CR 200 N, New Castle, IN 47362 43.44 048 - Wally Post (61) - 4311 Brenda Dr, Anderson, IN 46013 44.05 049 - Jim Hoffman (54) - 2319 Oakwood Dr, Anderson, IN 46011 44.06 050 - Billy Sedam (82) - 7121 Buick Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46214 44.39 051 - Aimee Chapman (F) (50) - 6891 N CR 700 W, Carthage, IN 46115 45.31 052 - Gene Chandler (77) - 107 Gregory Dr, Anderson, IN 46016 51.42 053 - Edna West (F) - (80) - 3393 S CR 500 E, Middletown, In 47356 56.07
WALK 101 - Russell Fox (MW) (56)- 1296 Peterson Court, Greenwood, IN 46143 35.51 102 - Tom Simpson (57) - 1208 Diana Court, Rushville, IN 46173 103 - Greg Smith (MW) (59) - 6390 White Oaks Dr, Anderson, IN 46013 104 - George Wilson (MW) (50) - 6991 N Mechanicsburg Rd, Middletown, IN 47356 105 - Robin Michael (MW) (60) - 709 N Mulberry, Muncie, IN 47305 106 - Sue Brown - (FW) (50) - 1473 E Jordan Dr, New Castle, IN 47362 107 - Stephen Hedgecraft (MW) (65) - 2212 LaRita Ln, Anderson, IN 46017 108 - Mysia Brown (FW) (41) - 101 S Cory/PO Box 184, Mooreland, IN 47360 109 - John McGinty (MW) (72) - 4551 Park Av, Indianapolis, IN 46205 110 - Bill Sorrell (MW) (62) - 1870 N CR 200 W, New Castle, IN 47362 113 - WrayJean Cornwell (FW) (49) - 1632 Fletcher St, Anderson, IN 46016 114 - Megan Cornwell (FW) (27) - 1632 Fletcher St, Anderson, IN 46016 115 - Chester Sanders (MW) (82) - 15800 Lamar Dr, Hagerstown, IN 47346
*=finish line personnel failed to give finish tags to these two participants resulting in all runners finishing behind these two to be two positions further back in the official finish.
DNS - Tyler Cornwell (25) - 1832 Fletcher, Anderson, IN 46016 DNS - Jerall Ross (63) - 6550 S CR 200 W, Muncie, IN 47302 DNS - Bill Miller (69) - 6967 C CR 200 E, Alexandria, IN 46001 DNS - Doug Rose (56) - 11787 Garden Circle E, Fishers, IN 46038 DNS - Chuck Bennett (47) - 3818 Middleway Dr, Anderson, IN 46012 DNS - Raven Gullett (F) (12) - 4931 W CR 200 N, New Castle, IN 47362 DNS - Patricia Miller (F) (67) - 6967 N CR 200 E, Alexandria, IN 46001 NFA - Janet Graham (F) (54) - 2319 Oakwood Dr, Anderson, IN 46011 NFA - Linda Post (FW) (49) - 4311 Brenda Dr, Anderson, IN 46013 NFA - Tonya Sorrell (FW) (56) - 1870 N CR 200 W, New Castle, IN 47362 NFA - Kathy Johnson (F) (44) - 3162 N Mechanicsburg Rd, Shirley, IN 47384 NFA - Kelly Gullett (F) (36) - 4931 W CR 200 N, New Castle, IN 47362
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PARADE DRAWS THOUSANDS! - An absolutely perfect weather day greeted the 20th edition of the Knights of Pythias All American Christmas Parade held in New Castle on Saturday, November 21st and sponsored by Crescens Lodge #33. Thousands of residents brought out their children to the the official arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus to their headquarters in the Pythian building. The Supreme Lodge was represented by SMA Keith Stooksberry and the Supreme Temple by SC Sheila Stooksberry accompanied by their granddaughter Paige. The Grand Lodge had a full contingent of officers led by Grand Chancellor Tim Loughmiller and the Grand Temple also had a large group led by Grand Senior Shirley Moore. The parade was highlighted by our Grand Marshals Rosemary and Levi Muncy who have been volunteers for the Cancer Society for 50 years and Rosemary is the current President; three marching bands, several floats, 14 giant balloons, several unique entries, firetrucks, horses, and special appearances by "Rowdie" the Indianapolis Indians mascot and the Murat Shrine Clowns, who did a meet and greet at Santa headquarters. It was of course capped off with a horse drawn carriage bringing the Claus's to town! Following the parade, participants and out of town guests were treated to a catered dinner in the lodge room provided by Thompkins BBQ. It was a GREAT day in New Castle!! FARMER'S PIKE
FESTIVAL HUGE SUCCESS! - Again this year, 'Tis
the Season went to the local Farmer's Pike Festival over the Labor Day
weekend. It is a huge flea market with 400 booths set up where
30,000 people attend over a 4 day stretch. 'Tis takes many of it
items out and sells them and adds some additional sales to our sales for
the month. This year we rented a tent and took a lot more stock
out from the store and it really paid dividends! Plans are already
in process for a larger tent for next year so that we can take out even
more stock. The funds raised really help with operational costs of
the building as 'Tis has become a major player in that role.
Thanks to all the Brethren that had a part in the set up, tear down and
operation of the stand at the festival! It was a GREAT team
effort! DANA SATTERFIELD
HONORARY THREE RANK DAY HELD - A Three Rank
Day honoring Past Grand Chancellor Delbert "Dana" Satterfield was
conducted at Welcome lodge #37 in Muncie on Saturday, September 19th.
It was proceeded by a Grand Council meeting at 11:00 am.
________________________________________________________________________ A MESSAGE FROM SC DAN COWAN - 10/3/09 Recently, I was questioned by some of our Brothers as to where and how our donations are being utilized by the American Cancer Society; and how they were rated by the various media and charity watchdog organizations. The American Cancer Society was kind enough to respond as follows:
The
American Cancer Society is happy to address the concerns
and questions that have been raised concerning how the
Society is rated by the media and charity "watchdog"
organizations. In fact, we are SO GLAD YOU ASKED!
Because after 95 years of fighting cancer, the Society
has much to be proud of and we are anxious to share.
Dan Cowan Supreme Chancellor Knights of Pythias
adjjcow@pacbell.
A MESSAGE FROM GRAND CHIEF RONI: Our Pythian Lights The year was 1986, President Reagan was in the White House, Challenger 10 exploded after lift off, gas was $0.93 a gallon, Bobby returned to Dallas, his death was attributed to his wife Pam's bad dream -- erasing all of the previous season, Opal Adams was Grand Chief of Indiana, and this was the year that I was introduced to the Pythian Sisters. My boyfriend had invited me to my first camping experience and to spend time with his family. Around the campfire I was introduced to Ralphine Robinson, Nancy Simmons, Aleatha Bird, Angie Woods, and of course Mary Lou and Sherry were there. This was such a unique group of ladies, I watched them visit with each other, opinions were given (asked for or not), lifestyles were discussed, and I was at a lost as to what this group had in common. Later, Chad told me that they were all Pythian Sisters. To a 17 year old, these ladies were overwhelming. Soon, though, I began to appreciate their differences and I discovered an entire state full of loving, unique women who stand behind what they believe in, are not afraid to tell you what they think, and who will unite in making a difference – each in their own way letting their little lights shine. I have been working on what I was going to say in this address almost since the moment I was elected as Grand Guard. I spoke with many of you, trying to gather ideas and information, I read other Grand Senior addresses, looking for inspiration, I have researched Pythian Sister History and then recently, I realized that I have had it in my heart all along – I just needed to let it shine. We have a wonderful organization that promotes Purity, Love, Equality, and Fidelity, but our membership is shrinking year by year. As we continue to work on building our numbers, we need to remember that we each are our best advertisement for the order. If each of us let our Pythian lights shine everywhere we go, together we can set the world aglow so that other women will know what it means to be a Pythian Sister. As we go into the next year, recruiting new members, attending our regular Temple meetings, and participating in community activities I want us each to learn something new about each of our sisters, even the ones we have known the longest. By rediscovering each other we can only become stronger as a group and we will shine brighter. In preparing for my year as Grand Chief I have realized there are a lot of you that I do not know as well as I should and I want us to become closer and better connected. For example, how many of you know that I love chocolate ice cream; prefer to go everywhere barefoot; and I am a sucker for a good romance story. You may be saying what do these things have to do with being a Pythian Sister? Well, it is what makes me – me – and I bring something distinctive to our order, just as each of you do. I continuously hear the stories of “the good old days”: convention time included traveling between houses, sleeping on the floor and talking well into the night, Grand Temple found the sisters all joined in fellowship together; and throughout the year there were always family activities -- camping, picnics, and parties that were attended and enjoyed, not just by a Temple or a district, but by the entire state. I realize that this isn’t as easy to accomplish now, after all gas is no longer $0.93 gallon and we are all getting older and we have different responsibilities now. But, after the business of the day is completed, I would like us to embrace our differences and unite as the Sisters that we are. I encourage each of you to consider
what your little light is, the one that makes you shine the brightest.
Don’t hide your light: instead, raise it high and share it with
everyone; our order will be truly enriched when we share our lights so
that others can be guided into our wonderful order. Let’s fill the
coming year with learning what makes each of us shine and together shine
our Pythian lights high so everyone will know what it means to be a
Pythian Sister in Indiana! FRIENDSHIP NIGHT COMING JULY 28th- In a continuing effort to make our lodges grow and to invite the men of communities to join with us in our charitable work, Crescens Lodge is swinging it's doors open for a open house "Friendship Night" on Tuesday, July 28th. We will start with a pitch in supper at 6:00 pm followed by a night of fellowship and hospitality. If you have someone that is interested in joining the lodge, that would be a good night to bring them up and get them acquainted with the Brethren. You can show them the building that you are so proud to call YOUR lodge! Be a part of Friendship Night!! PAST CHANCELLORS BANQUET COMING JULY 7 TH!! - The annual Past Chancellor's Banquet will be held at the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at 1595 S SR 3 on Tuesday, July 7th at 6:00 pm with the lodge picking up the tab! We hope that all Knights will attend, but especially Past Chancellors. Following the dinner, the lodge meeting will be held in the Castle where the Grand lodge legislation will be discussed. PYTHIAN SISTERS
HOLD DISTRICT #3 CONVENTION! - The 102nd
Annual Convention of the Pythian Sisters of District #3 was held in
Frankton with Frankton Temple #264 as Hostess. It was a beautiful
day with nearly 40 in attendance. A great time was had by all in
attendance. Thanks goes out to Jerry Hutson and James Smith, Jr
for cooking our noon meal, even though we didn't have White Castles!
It was just a great day of Pythian Fellowship at it's finest, the way it
should be! The convention will be hosted by Muncie Temple #28 next
year. Congratulations to DDGC#3 Jessica Larson for a very nice
convention!
______________________________________________________________ DISTRICT #4 CONVENTION HELD IN MUNCIE! - The District #4 Convention for the Knights of Pythias, Grand Domain of Indiana, was held in the Castle Hall of Welcome Lodge #37 in Muncie on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Lodge opened in full ritualistic form at 11:10 am with the following Brethren from the district filling the chairs: CC - Roderick Gardner; VC - Mike Maddy; Prelate - PGC Thomas E. Alexander; Secretary - PDSC Dennis O. Adams; Treasurer - PDSC LaRue Cross; Master of the Work - PGC James Cross; Master at Arms - Andy Johnson; Inner Guard - Jameson McGrew and Outer Guard GT Jerry Hutson. DDGC Neal welcomed everyone to the convention. DDGC #4 Richard Neal was presented to the altar for Grand Honors and then took control of the meeting. DDGC Hutson had the Grand Lodge Officers escorted to the altar and gave them a hardy welcome. DDGC Neal then had GC James Smith, Jr. presented at the altar for Grand Honors. District Secretary, PDSC Dennis Adams read the minutes of the 2008 convention which were read and approved. Roll call of lodges showed: Crescens #33 - 6; Welcome #37 - 6; Grant #103 - 0; Frankton #315 - 2; Orestes #471 - 3; Brotherhood #3-5-7, 0 and Morocco #492 - 1 for a total of 18 in attendance. Also 6 Pythian Sisters and 1 visitor. Past Grand Chancellors arose, introduced themselves, and gave the year they were Grand Chancellor. Lodge Deputy James Cross gave a report on the activity of Brotherhood Lodge #3-5-7. The lodge now meets in the Crescens Lodge Castle in New castle on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm proceeded by a pitch-in at 6. It has 59 members with a gain of six dual members this last year. The February meeting had 21 in attendance and the lodge is really encouraged about it's future. Denny Adams reported on the many activities of Crescens Lodge #33. It meets every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Last year Crescens initiated 10 new members, lost four by death, for a gain of 6 and a total membership of 163. So far in 2009, there have been three deaths and one new member, Brother Bobby Alexander. Crescens continues to be very active in the community with the upcoming 20th annual Holiday Festival. There are many family dates on the calendar for members to enjoy. Crescens is also the proud home of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. GC James Smith reported on Frankton #315. They meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30 pm. they sponsor a baseball team in the community. They have the fish fry in 2009 on May 2nd. The conduct a 50/50 at Anderson Speedway for a fun raiser. They have the annual Thanksmas dinner on the 2nd Saturday in December. GC Smith also reported on Orestes Lodge #471. Their Castle still remains in very bad repair and they are meeting in the Castle of Frankton Lodge #315. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:30 pm. they sponsor a girls soft ball team and a pee wee team. They are very appreciative of Frankton #315's generosity. CC Rod Gardner reported on Welcome #37 in Muncie. They meet every Thursday evening and eat prior to meetings. Two of their new members are going or have gone into the Marines. The other is the VC. They save pop tabs for the state program. They host the annual district #4 picnic. The first Sunday in December is the annual Thanksmas dinner. They like to do visitation to other lodges. GVC Tim Loughmiller was escorted to the CC's station where he made remarks on the following: the importance of getting new members and involving them in the lodge and he thanked Welcome Lodge for hosting the event. He also announced that, at this time, there were no other district conventions planned. DDGC Neal spoke on the Grand Chancellor's programs. He encouraged the lodges to utilize the $1,000 lodge improvement grant program; to contribute to local charities using the $300 matching funds program; lodges that showed a gain for 2008 will be receiving $100 from the Grand Lodge. He also encouraged Brethren to "adopt a Brother" in the Secret Pythian Program, sending him words of encouragement throughout the year. As far as the Youth Activities program, Morocco Lodge and Crescens Lodge reported that they have posters. All lodges were reminded that locals must conducted by March 31st with posters turned into the Grand Lodge by April 30th. Boy Scout report - GVC Loughmiller that his son is heading toward his Eagle. He encouraged us to get involved with our local troops and to send him the information. There were no reports on Cystic Fibrosis or United Cerebral Palsy. Pop Tabs - John Hardesty is chairman and DDGC Neal urged all Brethren to send their tabs to Brother Hardesty. All lodges were urged to continue to work for the Grand Chancellor's Charity - The American Heart Association. Donations would be appreciated. Around the room remarks: Andy Johnson said this was his first district convention and he had enjoyed it. Carrol Smith said he was glad to be here. Denny Adams invited everyone to visit New Castle every Tuesday. Jim Cross had his "chamber pot" with the lucky winner of a Pythian jacket being Bob Cassida and the collection being $66.00 for the Grand Chancellor's Charity. Wes Hutson passed. Ralph Willis reminded brothers that the Supreme and Grand Chancellor's programs are in this copy of the PSN. There is also a new Supreme e-mail address dedicated totally to the Eagle Scout program. There are Pythian jackets for sale at $45 and hats at $10 while supplies last. He needs articles for the PSN. Finally, credit should go to Rev James Lund for getting Table Lodges and Rusty Spike programs started in Pythian lodges, although the idea was borrowed from the Masonic Fraternity. Mike Maddy said he was enjoying his first district convention and thanked everyone for their friendship. Jamie McGrew said he was enjoying his first district convention despite the DDGC's dictorial manner! Jerry Hutson said he enjoyed the day. Tom Alexander said he was just glad to be anywhere. Courtley Granger said he enjoyed the fellowship. Rod Gardner said he has been CC the last three years at Welcome and has finally got it right and is looking forward to a new one. Chad Hartley said he was glad to see everyone and was ready to eat! DDGC Richard Neal made the following remarks for his closing: Thanks to all of my Brothers who have helped me to get to where I am. Thanks for the teachings as I advance up the Pythian ladder. I would like to say that I am a candidate for Grand Outer Guard in July and I would appreciate your support at the convention. I really enjoy travelling to the several lodges that I have attended. We need to get back to our principles and remember our obligations. We need to get back to having fun. We can all get members but we must have active lodges to keep them. I just encourage you to be the best Pythian you can be. GC James Smith, Jr made the following closing remarks: He thanked DDGC Neal for doing an excellent job as deputy and for just being a Pythian Brother. We have got to take baby steps before we can run as we rebuild our lodges. He thanked Welcome Lodge for hosting the convention and for the support of his term from District #4. He encouraged all Knights to give him, the other Grand lodge officers or the Grand Lodge Office a call if they need assistance. The convention closed in due form at 12:50 pm. Everyone enjoyed a delicious rib dinner prepared by Brother Bob Cassada.
The following were in attendance: GC James Smith, Jr, GVC Tim
Loughmiller; GP Chad Hartley; GS Ralph Willis; GOG Wes Hutson; Grand
Trustees Dennis Adams & LaRue Cross; Past Grand Chancellors Carrol
Smith, Dennis Adams, LaRue Cross, Courtley Granger, Thomas Alexander and
James Cross; Grand Tribunes Jerry Hutson & Carrol Smith; DDGC#4 Richard
Neal; also Brothers Jameson McGrew CC of Crescens #33 of New Castle;
Roderick Gardner, CC of Welcome #37, Muncie; Mike Maddy VC of Welcome
#37; Andy Johnson Master At Arms of Welcome #37 & Bob Cassada cook
from Welcome #37. CHOCOLATE FEST IS
HUGE SUCCESS! The Inaugural
"Chocolate Fest" in downtown New Castle was a great success with
hundreds of New Castle citizens braving the cold temperatures to come
and meet "Willie Wonka", win hundreds of dollars in prizes, taste some
dazzling chocolate prepared in many different ways by several different
shops and even take a carriage ride with their family at 'Tis The Season
Gifts. Our shop was crowded all day as the carriage riders enjoyed
their hot chocolate either prior to or after their ride. We also
gave two - $25 shopping sprees away. It was a great day! We
can't hardly wait for the next downtown promotion!
Saturday, February 14, 2009 Lodge was duly
opened in the stated convention in the Rank of Knight at 12:30 pm for
the purpose of conducting a Three Rank Day. The Lodge was called to
order by Chancellor Jack Anderson, assisted by Brothers from around the
state. He welcomed all present to Morocco and proceeded directly to the
rank work. Prior to the
meeting the Grand Council held a meeting at Fair Oaks Farm. A very
enjoyable tour and luncheon was enjoyed by all in attendance. Thanks to
brother Lloyd Vencel for making the arrangements. 19th Holiday
Festival Comes To A Close! ______________________________________________________________
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SPECIAL NIGHT FOR
SPECIAL HONOREES HELD - Crescens lodge held a
special night on December 18th to honor Jessica Huffman, a graduate of
Winchester High School who was the 2007 Indiana Knights of Pythias
Poster Champion. Jessica was escorted by her instructor, long time
friend Dale Hardacre. She received Honorable mention in the
Supreme Lodge contest. For her efforts, Jessica received a
check for $100 from Supreme Lodge. Also honored this evening was
Thomas Alan Hiner. Tom received his 25 year Veteran pin, card and
diploma for loyal service to the lodge over the past 1/4 century and
still serves as the chairman of the annual Kris Kringle Run. Also
slated to be honored that evening were Douglas Hall and Richard Creech,
each also to receive their 25 year pins and Arnold Dudley to receive his
50 year Veteran award. They were mailed to them with
congratulatory letters from the lodge. Cake and punch were served
following the meeting.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
DINNER/DANCE IS AWESOME!! -
The 4th annual
Volunteer of the Year Dinner & Dance is now history as it was held on Sunday, April 1,
2007.
WE WERE CERTAINLY HONORED TO HAVE SUPREME CHANCELLOR
DAVID MEAD AND HIS LOVELY LADY NANCY IN ATTENDANCE!! Some 60
Knights, Sisters and guests attended this gala affair! The tables
were adorned with blue, yellow, red & white table covers. They had
baskets of flowers in lodge colors and candles burning in lodge colors.
PDSC Sir Dennis Adams led the group in a very moving invocation which
incorporated thoughts about Palm Sunday and Holy Week. A delicious
buffet dinner was spread by Julie Miller Catering and enjoyed by all.
PC Karl Gregg played wonderful dinner music during our meal.
Following dinner, PDSC Adams introduced Knight and Sister dignitaries as
well as the Officers of Crescens Lodge #33. He then introduced the
2004 Volunteer of the Year Sir Jess Adams and the 2005 Volunteer of the
Year PGC Richard Messer, who took over as Master of Ceremonies.
The lights in the room were extinguished, a spot light came on, and our
great country's flag appeared for presentation. A very stirring
rendition of the National Anthem, sang by Celeste Bramlett, was played.
Following the presentation of the colors, PGC Messer explained how
difficult it was to select the Volunteer of the year. Assisting in
the selection of the candidate from the crowd was PC Jodi Goff of Venus
Temple #50. PC Richard Neal was selected from the crowd and given
a standing ovation. He was presented with a beautiful plaque, a
balloon bouquet and a special gold coin from Supreme Chancellor David
Mead. In a surprise move by the lodge, PDSC Sir Dennis Adams was
honored for his many years of service and dedication to the lodge and to
the Order. He was presented with a beautiful "Lifetime
Volunteerism" plaque and his wife, PGC/GS Maridene with a lovely corsage. Supreme Chancellor David
Mead also presented Brother Adams with one of his special gold coins.
Both Brothers gave short talks and thanked the lodge for the honors
bestowed. But the evening was FAR from over! Supreme
Chancellor David Mead addressed the assembly with a very nice talk about
Pythianism. He also spoke on his Honor Lodge Program. He
then surprised us by naming CRESCENS LODGE #33 as one of his HONOR
LODGES FOR THE UNITED STATES!!!!! WOW!!! What an
HONOR!!! We were blown away , and at the same time VERY
humbled and HONORED! THANK YOU SUPREME CHANCELLOR! Following photo
sessions, music and fellowship was enjoyed by all. It was a GREAT
evening!!