January 2016 DDGM article for The Word
Brethren, Hoping all had a wonderful Holiday season and the New Year brings health and happiness to each of you. With all the horrible events happening around the globe and here in our homeland, I hope we take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much they mean...
January 2016 AGL article for The Word
The last two Degrees conferred by my Lodge were both First Degrees. One was amongst the poorest Degrees I have ever had the misfortune to observe, the other was fantastic and left the newly initiated Entered Apprentices awestruck and craving more. How could two vastly...
January 2016 GLSO article for The Word
Happy New Year Brethren! I hope everyone enjoyed the Holiday Season! I would like to thank all of the Brothers who attended RW Brian Ziegler’s Official Visits this past fall. All of the Official Visits were well attended and everyone enjoyed RW Ziegler’s presentation...
Cazenovia Lodge has a new web site!
For the first time ever, Cazenovia Lodge, No. 616 has a dedicated web site. It can be found at: http://cazenovia.cortland-madison-masons.org The appropriate links have been added to the Lodges page on the District site.
Memorizing Ritual
At our last meeting of the Fellowcraft Club, we had an excellent discussion on various techniques for memorizing ritual. This pamphlet was distributed at that meeting and I have had a number of requests for additional copies. To download a copy, please click on the...
Memorizing Ritual
At our last meeting of the Fellowcraft Club, we had an excellent discussion on various techniques for memorizing ritual. This pamphlet was distributed at that meeting and I have had a number of requests for additional copies. To download a copy, please click on the...
NorthStar Project – Registration is now open!
Brethren, The NorthStar Project is a State-wide initiative designed to improve the way we bring new Brothers into the Craft, mentor them through the Degree process and beyond, and to increase both the participation and retention of our membership. This is a...
NorthStar Project – Registration is now open!
Brethren, The NorthStar Project is a State-wide initiative designed to improve the way we bring new Brothers into the Craft, mentor them through the Degree process and beyond, and to increase both the participation and retention of our membership. This is a...
Brother Bring a Friend Night – Marathon Lodge, No. 438
Brethren, On Monday November 16th, 2015 we will be hosting a Brother Bring A Friend event. I'm looking forward to a nice evening with dinner starting at 7:00 and an informational program after. Currently, we have 3 gentlemen who will be in attendance. If any brother...
December 2015 GLSO article for The Word
Greetings Brethren, I would like to thank the Brothers who took the Masonic Development Course in October. It was an enjoyable day with great discussion about Masonry! Many thanks to VW Scott Cary, RW James Wightman and RW Kim Dellow for helping me put on this course....
Official Visit to Cazenovia Lodge, No. 616
Brethren, Cazenovia Lodge, No. 616 will be hosting the Official Visit of the R∴W∴ Brian E. Ziegler, District Deputy Grand Master, and the R∴W∴ Clinton S. Brooks, Grand Steward on the evening of Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM. There will be a dinner consisting of...
Spaghetti Dinner to be hosted by Hamilton Lodge, No. 120
One Day Masonic Development Course – This Weekend!
Brothers, The Masonic Development Course will be held on Saturday October 31st at Cortlandville Lodge #470. The course starts at 9:00 a.m. and will be completed by 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. If you have not yet made reservations, please call me at...
Past Masters Meeting – Last Call for Reservations!
The next Past Masters meeting is scheduled for 7:30 PM on October 27th at Cazenovia Lodge. A dinner of ham, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, and pie will be served at 6:30 PM. Cost for the dinner is $8 and reservations are requested to Greg Wright, (315) 420-5064 or by...
2015 Grand Lecturer’s Convention
The R∴W∴ Richard J. Kessler, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, presented an excellent program on the First Degree during the Cortland-Madison District Grand Lecturer's Convention last evening. Congratulations to both Homer Lodge, No....