65 Years of Service

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65 Years of Service – Thank you, Brother Richard Welker.  

 

Our current Worshipful Master and Brother John Evans visited with Brother Richard Welker to present him with a certificate and pin to congratulate him on 65 years of service to Masonry.

Brother Welker joined Masonry in 1953 at the age of 25.  Our Brother was Raised at Transportation Lodge #0842 where he spent most of his time in the Quarry.  In 1990 he associated with Blazing Star #694 where he continues his work.

Brother Welker also celebrated his 91st birthday this July.  Thank you for your years of service Brother and Happy Birthday!

Old Timers’ Night 2018

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“Barn Lodge” / Old Timers’ Night and Awards for 2018

As in years past, our “Barn Lodge” / Old Timers’ Night was a huge success.  This is our final Lodge meeting for the year.  We gather outside or in a secure building like a barn. This year we all met at the East Aurora Fireman’s park tucked way in the middle of East Aurora and surrounded by sinking ponds.  We keep this meeting casual in honor and memory of the Brethren who helped to shape the rural, farming town of East Aurora and the surrounding areas, plus it gets hot!

Several Brothers shared in the fellowship and Brotherhood.  Some old faces we haven’t seen in quite some time returned for the festivities.  We gave out a 25, 50, 60 and 65 years of service awards.  Some Brothers could not make it because of last-minute obligations or health.  We miss them dearly and hope to see them soon. However, two of our Entered Apprentices joined the fun. They are scheduled to be Raised next year.  Keep an eye on this website or Facebook page for updates to help bring our newest Brothers more light.  

Brother Andy received an Excellence in Community Service award for starting and growing the Brother of the Bread program which collects non-perishable foods from manufacturers and delivers them to food pantries from Niagara Falls to Syracuse.  This program is grown quickly with the help of Lodges from several districts.  We hope to spread this program across New York State and further if possible.  For more information please see the Brothers of the Bread webpage or Facebook Page.

After Lodge, we all enjoyed some hot dogs and meatballs prepared by Brother John.  He even pulled out the secret baked beans recipe for the occasion.  Yes, we do have secrets.  After dinner Brother Dave announced the lucky winners in our raffle and by then everyone was ready for a well-deserved rest.  

We parted in the usual way, better men for being brought together and ready to continue our work through the summer months. The Lodge is going “dark” for the summer but you can always find a Mason in the community.

From The East – Old Timers’ Night

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Brothers,

At our last communication, the officers for the upcoming year 2018-2019 of Blazing Star Lodge were installed.  It was a nice ceremony with a few friends in attendance. The new Erie DDGM was also in attendance. We had cake and fellowship afterward, all in all, a successful evening.

 

Our next communication is the last one for the current term. It is our old timers night. This year it will be held at the East Aurora Fireman’s Field just off Pine Street in the village. It is also awards night with many long-time Masons being honored.  The dress is casual there will be a small business meeting with a cookout to follow. Come on out and reacquaint yourself with your brothers and meet the new ones.

Fraternally and respectfully,

W:. Capron