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DOKEYS INITIATE SIX NEW MEMBERS! - Al Hilal Temple held a full ceremonial complete with 8th Order on Sunday, July 20th. It was a warm trip across the hot sands of Arabia for the cast and Tyros but all were refreshed at Zem's Zem's cool and murmering well and the end. Sometimes it was a rocky road but the Tyros were able to watch their step along their journey and narrowly escaped several trials thanks to the luck of the Irish and being properly groomed fro the occasion! Thankfully they were ready to fold their arms in readiness at the conclusion of their journey because a very special "visitor" was present that just gave them a warm feeling all over! Joining Al Hilal Temple #33 were Jerry Weilenman, Ralph Willis, James Garland, Rod Gardner and Michael Deaton with Tim Mace becoming a member of of Amir Temple in Peru. WELCOME!!!! Thanks to the ritualistic team: James Smith, Jr (Roval Vizier - 1st time); Grand Emir LaRue Cross; Shiek Bobby Simmons; Mahadi Tom Alexander; Mokanna Denny Adams; Saruk Howard Woods; Mokanna's Band: James Cross, Richard Neal, Wes Hutson & Chad Hartley; Satrap Jerry Hutson; Sahib Denny Adams; Attendants: Jess Adams & Howard Woods/Jerry Hutson. 50 YEAR PINS PRESENTED! PC Jesse Emmett Adams, Sr was presented with his 50 year Pythian Veteran pin, card and diploma Tuesday evening, June 10th, the weekly meeting of Crescens Lodge ##33. He was pinned by his son PDSC Dennis O. Adams, who made the presentation. PC Woodrow Duffin, formerly of Cambridge Lodge #9, also will receive his 50 year pin at his home at a later date. It will be presented by CC Jerry Weilenman and PGC Richard Messer. Refreshments were served in the lounge following the meeting. 48th PYTHIAN
BOWLING TOURNEY RESULTS! Mixed Doubles: 1) Cassidy Miller/Aaron Brown, New Castle 1245 Trophy + $26 each 2) Kathy Lowhorn/Jim Smith, Jr, Frankton 1236 $10 each 3) Linda Cross/James Cross, New Castle 1080 4) Jodi Goff/Keith Goff , New Castle 1010
Men's Doubles 1) Aaron Brown/Shorty Messer, New Castle 1338 Trophy + $43 each 2) Courtley Granger/Curtis Granger, Orestes 1204 $21 each 3) Wes Hutson/Jim Smith, Jr, Frankton 1191 $17 each 4) Gene McFarlin/Jack Cooper, Seymour 1174 $12 each 5) Chris Adams/Sammy Laurie, New Castle 1173 6) Darren Granger/Rick Granger, Orestes 1171 7) Morton Robbins/Roy Matthews, Seymour 1164 8) James Cross/Richard Neal, New Castle 1153 9) Gary Faulkner/James Wright, Muncie 1120 10) Butch Bicknell/David Artrip, Muncie 1105 11) Chad Hartley/Andy Johnson, Muncie 1103 12) Rod Gardner/Ron Murphy, Muncie 1088
Women's Doubles Jodi Goff/Jessica Larson 1165 Trophy + $15 each
Men's Singles 1) Andy Johnson, Muncie 666 Trophy + $60 2) James Cross, New Castle 665 $30 3) Ron Murphy, Muncie 655 $25 4) Butch Bicknell, Muncie 627 $20 5) Jim Smith, Jr; Frankton 601 $15 6) James Wright, Muncie 586 $10 7) Wes Hutson, Frankton 585 $10 8) Aaron Brown, New Castle 584 $ 6 9) Gene McFarlin, Seymour 580 10) Darren Granger, Orestes 573 11) Roy Matthews, Seymour 571 12) Jack Cooper, Seymour 570 13) Chris Adams, New Castle 569 14) Gary Faulkner, Muncie 566 15) Rick Granger, Orestes 558 16) Richard Neal, New Castle 551 17) Chad Hartley , Muncie 539 18) Curtis Granger, Orestes 523 19) Courtley Granger, Orestes 517 20) Shorty Messer, New Castle 516 21) Rod Gardner, Muncie 494 22) David Artrip, Muncie 488 23) Morton Robbins - Seymour 466 24) Sammy Laurie - New Castle withdrew
Women's Singles 1) Jessica Larson 590 Trophy + $15 2) Jodi Goff 538 $ 7
1) Muncie #28 2372 Trophy + $15 each (Muncie Temple also gets sponsorship trophy and Grand Temple Trophy for 1613 scratch) 2) Venus #50, New Castle 2170 $ 5 each
Men's Team Event 1) Welcome #37, Muncie, Team #3 2573 Trophy + $40 each 2) Crescens #33, New Castle, Team #2 2501 $20 each 3) Welcome #37, Muncie, Team #2 2467 $10 each 4) Hermion #44, Seymour 2370 $ 5 each 5) Crescens #33, New Castle, Team #1 2345 (G. Lodge Trophy- 2126 scr) 6) Frankton #315 2305 7) Welcome #37, Muncie, Team #1 2290 8) Orestes #471 2182
Women's All Events 1) Jessica Larson,New Castle 1846 Trophy + $10 2) Jodi Goff, New Castle 1555 $ 3
Men's All Events 1) Andy Johnson, Muncie 1927 Trophy + $30 2) James Cross, New Castle 1924 $15 3) Shorty Messer, New Castle 1863 $12 4) Gene McFarlin, Seymour 1852 $ 9 5) Butch Bicknell, Muncie 1849 $ 5 6) James Smith, Jr, Frankton 1833 7) Gary Faulkner, Muncie 1821 8) Aaron Brown, New Castle 1814 9) Ron Murphy, Muncie 1796 10) Rick Granger, Orestes 1774 11) Richard Neal, New Castle 1755 12) Curtis Granger, Orestes 1729 13) Chris Adams, New Castle 1724 14) Roy Matthews, Muncie 1723 15) James Wright, Muncie 1707 16) Jack Cooper, Seymour 1683 17) Darren Granger, Orestes 1635 18) Morton Robbins, Seymour 1593 19) Courtley Granger, Orestes 1590 20) Rod Gardner, Muncie 1573 21) Chad Hartley, Muncie 1567 22) David Artrip, Muncie 1562 Men's High Game Scratch - Aaron Brown, New Castle - 269 Men's High Series Scratch - Aaron Brown, New Castle - 642 Women's High Game Scratch - Debbie Michaels, Muncie - 186 Women's High Series Scratch - Debbie Michaels, Muncie - 480 We thank all who came to New Castle to make this a very enjoyable weekend of Pythian fellowship. We were honored to host this tournament for Grand Chancellor Tim, who asked us to do it for him and Grand Chief Pat. Hopefully bowlers will rally around this tournament to keep it going.
RANK OF KNIGHT
NIGHT AT CRESCENS CASTLE! PYTHIAN SISTER DISTRICT #3 CONVENTION IS HELD!! The 101st District #3 Convention of Pythian Sisters of Indiana met in the Castle of Venus Temple #50 in New Castle on Saturday, April 19th, with District Deputy Jessica Larson presiding. Sister Jessica would like to thank all of the Sisters who filled the offices and had anything to do with putting on the convention. She also thanks the men of Crescens Lodge #33 for cooking and serving such a delicious meal that was enjoyed by all. The meeting vent very smoothly. Venus Temple would like to say WELCOME to LISA GOLDSBERRY, our new member who was initiated. We were honored to have many Grand and past Grand and Past Supreme officers present. We were also honored to have Grand Outer Guard Michael Deaton present who had very warm greetings on behalf of Grand Chancellor Tim Mace and the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias. Grand Chief Pat Butler, Grand Senior Joyce Harter and Past Supreme Mary Parker gave very kind remarks. Prizes were given away in many drawings. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks for helping the several funds. THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME!! It was a GRAND DAY!! JAMES RUSSEL CROSS NAMED VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! The 5th Annual Volunteer of the Year Celebration was staged in the Crescens Castle on Sunday evening, April 6th with a large crowd on hand. Paula's Catering started the evening with a delicious catered meal enjoyed by all. Following the meal, PDSC Denny Adams and PC Richard Neal, last year's recipients MC'd the ceremonies. A moment of reflection and remembrance was held for PC Harold Kendall, our 1st Volunteer of the Year, who passed away in November. Introduced were Jess Adams (2nd VOY) and Richard "Shorty" Messer (3rd VOY). Brother Adams went on to explain to the crowd the importance of a team effort on all of the lodge activities. The importance that everyone plays is immeasurable in the overall picture. Pythian Sister PC Jodi Goff was called forward to once again do the honors of selecting the recipient from the crowd. She cruised through the crowd and took Brother Cross by the arm, much to his surprise. Brother Cross was presented with a beautiful plaque while his wife Linda and daughter Miranda were each presented with floral arrangements for their sacrifice while Brother Jim was off doing his Pythian duty. Following an acceptance speech by Brother Cross the evening concluded with a lot of Pythian Fellowship at it's highest. RANK OF RUSTY SPIKE IS HELD - The "Rank of the Rusty Spike" was conferred upon Brothers from New Castle, Cambridge City, Muncie, Orestes, Frankton Hagerstown, Elwood and even as far away as Mishawaka as they gathered at the Crescens Castle on Tuesday, March 25th to learn more about the Knights of Pythias. the evening was proceeded by a delicious ham & bean supper prepared by the capable hands of Brother Richard Neal. DSC LaRue Cross presented Brothers Neal and Jess Adams with the Supreme Chancellor's medals for their work on recruiting membership. PGC's Richard Messer and Denny Adams led the Brethren in a "training" class with some 50 questions being answered by the members on the sidelines. It was truly a night of great discussion and refreshing our memories of what we all need to know about our Order! There were 22 in attendance. DISTRICT #4 CONVENTION HELD IN MUNCIE! Minutes of the District #4 Convention 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 15, 2008. Lodge opened in full ritualistic form at 4:10 pm with the following Brethren from the district filling the chairs: CC - Roderick Gardner; VC - PGC Richard Messer; Prelate - GS Ralph Willis; Secretary - PDSC Dennis O. Adams; Treasurer - DSC LaRue Cross; Master of the Work - James Smith, Jr.; Master at Arms - PGC James Cross; Inner Guard - Keith Ruetz and Outer Guard GT Jerry Hutson. DDGC #4 Wes Hutson was presented to the altar for Grand Honors and then took control of the meeting. DDGC Hutson had GC Tim Mace escorted to the altar for Grand Honors. DDGC Hutson then had the remainder of the Grand Lodge Officers escorted to the altar for introduction. DDGC Hutson welcomed everyone to the convention. District Secretary, PDSC Dennis Adams read the minutes of the 2007 convention which were read and approved. Roll call of lodges showed: Crescens #33 - 5; Welcome #37 - 4; Grant #103 - 0; Frankton #315 - 2; Orestes #471 - 2; Brownstown #60 - 2; Brotherhood #3-5-7, 1 for a total of 16 in attendance. Also 2 Pythian Sisters and 1 visitor. Past Grand Chancellors were duly recorded. GVC James Smith, Jr was escorted to the CC's station where he made remarks on the following: the '08/'09 District Conventions being soon after installation; working more with the Pythian Sisters to include them; and he thanked Welcome Lodge for hosting the event. GC Tim Mace was then asked to make remarks pertaining to his program. He asked all lodges to continue to raise money for our charities and to collect pop tabs and food for the food pantry at the Ronald McDonald House. He plans on handing out certificates to the lodges for their work during the year. He asked us to continue to work on building our membership…when we start an idea…finish it. Don't say you can't…do it! Set a deadline and then do it! There was no report on youth activities except that Crescens Lodge was holding their poster contest on March 18th. Boy Scout report - it was reported that 4 eagle scout patches have been given away so far this term and GC Mace has three more to give away in May. There were no reports on Cystic Fibrosis or United Cerebral Palsy. Pop Tabs - John Hardesty is chairman and GC Mace urged all Brethren to send their tabs to Brother Hardesty. Lodge Reports: LaRue Cross reported that Welcome #37 continues to meet regularly and attempts to keep their Castle clean. He urged all Brethren to come and visit every Thursday. Carrol Smith reported that Orestes #471 continues to meet at the Castle of Frankton #315 as their Castle is in disrepair. The members of Orestes are extremely grateful to the members of Frankton for their generosity. Brothers Jerry Hutson and James Smith, Jr reported on Frankton #315. Firstly, prayer was given and a moment of thoughtfulness was taken for Brother Roy Brown as he is in grave condition in Community Hospital in Indianapolis. May 3rd is the annual Fish Fry complete with a Grand Council meeting; they do a 50/50 at Anderson Speedway as a fund raiser; they sponsor a little league team; they have a Thanksmas dinner the 2nd Saturday in December and invite everyone on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30. Denny Adams gave a very lengthy report on Crescens #33. He prefaced his report by thanking all who have came during to support Crescens Lodge in all their activities. He reported that thru the support of the fireworks sales and the sales of 'Tis the Season the lodge was able to give over $16,000 back to the community. It also continued with the 18th annual Holiday Festival including the Knights of Pythias All American Christmas Parade. Crescens Lodge was honored to be named by SC David Mead to be the First USA Honor Lodge under his term. It holds many social functions and outings which is highlighted annually by the Volunteer of the Year Dinner/Dance when the lodge salutes one of it's own for being Volunteer of the Year. The members of Crescens continue to work on making their Castle a show place for the New Castle community. It is also the proud home of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. Colonel Dennis O. Adams, Chief of Staff, (to be recognized-tbr) of the newly revived Uniform Rank (tbr) brought greetings from Brigadier General Robert E, Price, Commanding Officer (tbr) and announced that there is a movement started to revive the Uniform Rank into a National Brigade! Letters have been sent to the Supreme Council, asking for recognition of this effort. Upon receipt of this recognition, the effort shall proceed. GS Ralph Willis commented that the $1,000 grants are still available to the lodges and should be sought be all, especially those with their own Castles. He also reminded Brethren that SC Mead still has a limited number of membership coins for those who being in three new or reinstated members during his term. He also announced Thorntown Lodge #124 will be holding a Three Rank Day on Saturday, March 29th beginning at 1pm. Denny Adams announced that GC Tim Mace has asked Crescens Lodge to stage a bowling tourney for him. Plans as of this writing are for it to be held around the 1st of June. GOG Michael Deaton brought greetings from Brownstown Lodge #60 and announced that they will be holding the Rank of Knight for 1 candidate on Tuesday, March 25th. They are working on 5 more. GC Tim Mace made his closing remarks and the convention closed in due for at 5:15 pm. Everyone enjoyed a delicious rib dinner. The following were in attendance: GC Tim Mace, GVC James Smith, Jr; GS Ralph Willis; GOG Michael Deaton; Grand Trustees Dennis Adams & LaRue Cross; Past Grand Chancellors Carrol Smith, Dennis Adams, LaRue Cross, Richard Messer and James Cross; Grand Tribunes Jerry Hutson & Carrol Smith; DDGC#4 Wes Hutson; DDGC #6 Michael Deaton; also Brothers Robert Frazer, CC of Brotherhood #3-5-7 of New Castle; Roderick Gardner, CC of Welcome #37; Keith Ruetz, PC of Crescens #33, Bob Casada and PC Charles Manship, cooks from Welcome #37. TABLE LODGE BIG SUCCESS!The 2nd Annual Table Lodge was held, finally, on March 11th after three weeks of weather delays! Some 22 Brethren from four different lodges in District #4 gathered for this very unique meeting. Chancellor Commander Jerry Weilenman led the lodge thru ritualistic long form opening ceremonies, including the singing of the opening ode. The lodge went from labor to refreshment when it enjoyed a delicious lasagna dinner. This portion concluded with the officers of Crescens Lodge leading the Brethren thru several toasts. The lodge resumed it's labor, closed in ritualistic form complete with the singing of the closing ode and National Anthem. It was a wonderful evening and the Brethren are already looking forward to next year! AL HILAL TEMPLE INSTALLS 2008 OFFICERS! Your Dokey Temple installed it's 2008 officers on Monday, January 28th. There were 12 Votaries present in New Castle for the meeting which was preceded by a delicious ham & bean supper prepared by Secretary Denny Adams. Votary Adams, also being the District Deputy Imperial Prince for Indiana, installed the following officers: Royal Vizier - Wes Hutson; Grand Emir - Jim Adams; Sheik - LaRue Cross; Mahadi - James Cross; Secretary/Treasurer - Denny Adams (retained position); Satrap - Tim Adams; Sahib - Keith Ruetz, Sr. CONGRATULATIONS! Votary and Royal Prince Jerry Hutson was presented with his Royal Prince pin and yellow tassel for serving the Temple as our Royal Vizier for 2007. THREE NEW KNIGHTS
JOIN CRESCENS IN 3 RANK DAY!!
18TH ANNUAL PARADE THRILLS HUNDREDS! - The 18th Annual Knights of Pythias All American Christmas Parade hit the streets of New Castle Saturday, November 17th thrilling the hundreds and hundreds of spectators jamming the sidewalks to watch. This was the largest crowd to ever witness this annual spectacular and it also was the largest Christmas Parade in the Lodge's 18th year history of hosting the event! We were honored to have John Rutherford, founder of The Rose Bowl as our Grand Marshal. Also leading the parade was Supreme Chancellor David Mead and his lovely wife Nancy of Virginia, Dokey Imperial Prince Howard Woods and his wife Most Gracious Maharani of the Nomads of Avrudaka Angie Woods who came back from Florida to be with us! Also up from was Grand Chancellor Tim Mace and Grand Chief Pat Butler on their special rides. They were followed by Jerry & Jean McMaken in a decorated van representing Ashley Lodge #394, Lodge of the year. A largest contingent ever of Pythian officers, Knights & Sisters, followed them on a large float. A GREAT Pythian turnout! Plus all the Pythians that were in the parade as drivers, etc. WOW! The parade was AWESOME with 60 units participating with three marching bands, 14 mini balloon floats, several full sized floats, "Rowdie" the Indianapolis Indians Mascot and the Murat Shrine Clowns in their crazy clown car. At the end was the miniature horse little hitch and of course Santa who arrived in his headquarters in the Pythian building at the "Tis The Season Gift Shop. Following the parade a fellowship meal was served to an overflow crowd in the dining room. THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE THIS DAY SO SPECIAL!! 135th ROLL CALL IS HELD - The 135th Annual Roll Call of Crescens Lodge #33 was held on November 13th with 20 Knights in attendance. While the attendance was a little disappointing, the evening was great and the food was outstanding! Secretary Denny Adams passed out several printed informational sheets to the Brethren on the activities of the past year. He also introduced the new members present: Dean Goldsberry, Jeremiah Garrett, Tyler Parrish and new transfer Dennis Nutter. We also saluted new members: Jon Adams, a reinstatement, Rob Simmons, a reinstatement, Andrew Goldsberry, Robert Henning and Blake Shackelford! A Pythian Memorial Service was conducted for the following Brothers who had gone on to be with the Supreme Ruler of the Universe since last Roll call: John William Robeson (11/13/06); Stanley Becker, 70 year member, (1/16); PC Albert Scholl, 51 year member, (1/18); Merle Cole, 18 year member, (7/11); Hollis Upchurch, 14 year member, (11/7) and PC Harold Kendall, 2004 Grand Lodge Father, Our First Volunteer of the Year, 11 year member, (11/7). The meeting closed at 8:00 pm as promised. 25 YEAR PIN IS AWARDED - Crescens Lodge #33 is always glad to honor one of it's own! Recently, Vice Chancellor Jerry Weilenman was presented his 25 year Veteran pin, card and diploma. Jerry served as Chancellor in Cambridge Lodge #9 and is now going through the chairs in Crescens Lodge. We are very proud to have him as a member. Brother Jerry volunteers in many aspects of the lodges activities and works very hard for the Order. CONGRATULATIONS!! 18th HOLIDAY FESTIVAL IS UNDER WAY!The 18th Annual Knights of Pythias Holiday Festival got under way Sunday, October 21st with the annual Chili Cook-off. There were 8 entries with Jack Williams winning the event. Tom Douthitt and The Wilbur Wright Birthplace tied for 2nd while firefighter Dave Cook placed 4th. We also served Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Desserts and Drinks which were all well received. A special thank you to all who worked and donated to the event and to the New Castle Firefighters Union for getting the several donations. We also had a successful toy auction upstairs and we thank Gene Gard Auctions for their efforts. Outside was the Inaugural Car Show. We had 21 cars come for the first one and some VERY NICE vehicles! Thanks to all who attended! We will soon have some pictures form the event on the gallery. Put 2008 on your calendar,,,October 19, 2008...the 19th Annual Holiday Chili Cook-off and 2nd Annual Knights of Pythias Henry County Fall Car Show. We are thinking about having a Fall Bazaar instead of the auction. More on that as plans unfold. ANOTHER AWESOME
NIGHT OF RANK WORK! RANK WORK
NIGHT IS AWESOME! -
Brothers drove from as far as Mishawaka and Kokomo and all over District
#4 to participate in a Rank of Knight night at Crescens Lodge on
September 4th. It all began with a supper prepared by Prelate
Richard Neal and Secretary Denny Adams, which was enjoyed by all.
We want to say WELCOME to NEW KNIGHTS RUSSELL DEAN GOLDSBERRY, his son
ANDREW GOLDSBERRY and JEREMIAH GARRETT. WE are honored to have you
as members of Crescens Lodge! We already have another application
in. If you have someone in mind that would make a good member, why
not sign them up today?? Need an application blank? Just
call Secretary Denny Adams at 533-4287. He will get you one right
away! There were 20 Crescens Knights, two Orestes Knights, Two
Frankton Knights and one Muncie Knight present for a total of 25!
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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!!