October 2017 AGL Article for The Word
Greetings Brethren, Our Lodge year is now in full swing. We have had Official Visits at DeRuyter Lodge and Otselic Valley Lodge in the month of September. October is just as busy with Official Visits at Cortlandville Lodge on October 3rd, Hamilton Lodge on October 9th...
September 2017 DDGM Article for The Word
My Brothers, As we did not receive a sufficient number of applications to fill our District Officers for the 2018-2020 term, we have reopened the application period. The new deadline is September 30, which is as late as we are able to make it and still be guaranteed...
September 2017 AGL Article for The Word
Greetings Brethren, Welcome back to Lodge after a nice summer break. RW Charlie Dellow and I will be attending Lodge meetings this fall working with Officers in preparation for RW Scott A Cary's Official visits. The first Official visit will be at DeRuyter Lodge on...
Applications Are Now Being Accepted!
If you are a Master or Past Master and are interested in serving the Cortland-Madison District as an Assistant Grand Lecturer, Grand Lodge Staff Officer, or District Deputy Grand Master for the 2018-2020 term, please contact me by email here to request more...
June 2017 DDGM Article for The Word
My Brothers, The 236th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York has closed and, with it, we begin a new Masonic Year. This year has special significance for me, as it marks the 150th anniversary of Cazenovia Lodge, No. 616. Serving as District...
May 2017 DDGM Article for The Word
My Brothers, As I sat, waiting for my latest missive to flow from my fingertips into the keyboard, I realized that it wasn’t the time for another essay or treatise. Rather, a simple thank you was in order: Thank you to the new Brothers, and future Brothers, who have...
May 2017 AGL Article for The Word
Spring has arrived and the start of a new Masonic year is upon us. I hope everyone enjoyed Grand Lodge. It's wonderful to experience the annual meeting of Mason's in New York City! RW Charles Dellow and I would like to thank all of the Lodges in the Cortland Madison...
Deputy Grand Master’s Town Hall Meeting
Brethren, Please click on the graphic (below) for more information regarding the Deputy Grand Master's Town Hall Meeting for the Cortland-Madison District. It will be held on April 8 at 1 PM at the Liverpool Masonic Temple. We will be joining our Brothers from both...
April 2017 DDGM Article for The Word
The functional unit of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction is the Lodge, each of which exists because of the Charter granted to it by Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge exists, in large part, because each of its constituent Lodges sends (or ought to send) a representative to...
April 2017 AGL Article for The Word
Greetings Brethren, The month of April is upon us and our Masonic year is winding down. Degree work within our District continues and if you are able to attend any of these Degrees, I am sure the candidates would greatly appreciate it. RW Dellow and I have enjoyed...
Fellowcraft Club Meeting on March 28
The next meeting of the Fellowcraft Club will be on March 28th at 7:30 PM at Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470 (1883 State Route 13 Cortlandville, NY 13045). As was previously publicized, R∴ W∴ David Walter, Camp Turk Committee Member, will be providing a 20-30 minute...
March 2017 DDGM Article for The Word
Brethren, If you have attended one of my Official Visits, then it should come as no surprise to you that I hold recipients of the Dedicated Service Award in high esteem. As I’ve said numerous times before, “DDGMs come and go, but DSAs are here to stay!” These Brothers...
March 2017 AGL Article for The Word
Greetings Brethren, The month of March is upon us. The days are becoming longer, Daylight Savings starts and the first day of Spring arrives. It will not be long before it is summertime again! R.W. Dave Walter from Marathon Lodge will be the guest speaker at our next...
February 2017 DDGM Article for The Word
Not long ago, I happened to be having a conversation with a trusted friend and Brother who offered me a piece of sage advice. While I have since forgotten the exact words he chose, the gist of his comment was as follows: “With all that we’ve got going on, I hope...
February 2017 AGL Article for The Word
Happy Ground Hogs Day! We are halfway through the winter! Degree work is being done all around the District. Please attend these meetings if you are able. It's always nice to have the sidelines full for the Brothers going through the Degrees. Please be sure that all...