​Dear Companions:

The summer is upon us, but fall isn’t far away.  Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 5 at 8:30 pm (right after Chapter).  Our first Order of business will be installation of remaining officers for the year, who are: Richard Eakin IM, Boyd Durain DM, Linville Taggert P.C.W., John Evinger Treas., David Roth Recorder, Tom DeFrieze Capt. Of Guard, Steve Horton Cond., Chuck Insley Steward, and Robert Grandbois Steward.

Our immediate PIM, Tom Defrieze, has received his Past Master’s apron for a job very well done last year.

The Memorial Day weekend roadside rest fundraiser on I-75 was successful in every measure: 6 Second Arch Councils helped out, over $2,000,00 in profit was raised to benefit Grand Council Diabetic Kids Fund (of which over $300.00 was sent directly to our local Diabetic Kids Camp held at Camp Berry.  A huge thank you to everyone who helped.  Companions are encouraged to help out during the Camp during the first weekend of August.

All Companions are encouraged to attend the Grand Council Session October 1-2-3 at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky.

Findlay companions serving the Second Arch are Steve Roth, First Vice President, Tom DeFrieze, Third Vice President, and Ron Drebert, Organ Donor Committee Member.

We will be hitting the ground running this year with our Super Excellent Master Degree scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2017.  We have a Candidate also!  This month of May has been very full in the past, so we’re trying the SEM early before the rush.

Our Annual Inspection will be Monday, February 26, 2018, in the Select Master degree.

FINDLAY COUNCIL DATES:
Monthly Meetings September-June first Tuesday 8:30pm (immediately after Chapter)
Aug. 26 2nd Arch Annual Picnic-Greenville at 1:00pm
Sept. 5 Findlay Council first meeting and installation at 8:30pm
Oct. 1-3 Grand Council Session in Sandusky, OH
Nov. 20 Findlay Council Super Excellent Master Degree at 7:00 pm
February 26, Findlay Council Select Master Degree Annual Inspection 7:00pm

SECOND ARCH dates (as of this printing):
Nov. 22 Urbana SEM degree
Jan. 23 Van Wert Inspection
Feb. 21 Urbana Inspection SM
Mar. 18 Franklin Inspection RM
Mar. 25-Apr 1 HOLY WEEK
Apr. 21 Multi County SEM (location tbd)

Check the Findlaymson.org website for important news and updates.

All Companions are cordially invited to attend.  We look forwad to seeing you at the Diabetic Kids Camp at Camp Berry and at our next meeting Sept. 5.

Fraternally
Rick Eakin

​Greetings companions,

I have realized that this is the best newsletter to be written for this York Rite season.  It has been a good year learning, working and sharing the Royal and Select Mason degrees and I encourage all members to do the same  now and in the future.  Thanks to all who have helped, especially for our inspection.  Having been to all the Arch Inspections this year, Findlay Council #50 is the only Council to have its own members fill all parts of the Royal Master degree.  I give an "At“a Boy” to all Companions.

There are a few more inspections coming up  April 1st at St. Marys is theirs and Delphos starting at 9am.  Also on this date is Findlay Commandery Inspection and I would encourage all Sir Knights of our Council to support our Commandery.  April 8th is Findlay’s Chapter inspection and I encourage all to support our Chapter as well.  May 19th is our Super Excellent Master Degree with more details to follow.

Other dates of importance:  The NOW York Rite festival is May 13th, our Arch is doing the Royal Master Degree.  If you know a brother wishing to continue his journey in Masonry here’s an opportunity. The 2nd Arch reunion is June 15th at Findlay and the Arch picnic is August 26th at Greenville, Ohio.  The times will be announced later.

In closing: Thanks for allowing me to serve as the Illustrious Master.  This opportunity has enriched my continued journey in Masonry while striving to emulate the path of my Father in the Findlay York Rite bodies.

Tom DeFrieze, IM
Cell # 567-208-7691
Email:tgd6999@yahoo.com

Greetings companions,

Another Holiday season is upon us and a new year knocking on the door.  With the New Year comes inspections for The Blue Lodge and York Rite bodies. Findlay Council #50 is on Feb. 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Royal Master degree. As of this writing, most of the speaking parts are covered but I’m looking for Giblites. If interested please call me.

Our next meeting is on Jan. 3, 2017 at 8:30 pm opening in the Royal Master degree. If time allows, I would like to practice for our inspection. There is also a tureen dinner before the meeting starting at 6:30 pm. It is Council’s turn to provide the meat, so in keeping a family tradition, we will have pork and sauerkraut. I’m sure there will be other things to eat so don’t let the sauerkraut keep you away.

Hope all Companions enjoy the Holiday season with family and friends. I’ll be looking forward to seeing all in the New Year.

Tom DeFrieze, IM
Cell # 567-208-7691

​Companions,

We have started the 2016-2017 Masonic season.  Our first meeting was Sept. 6th.  Our tureen dinner, shared with Chapter, had a good turn out with plenty of food and companionship.  However, more companions and family would be great.  So on the first Tuesday of the month come share your favorite dish and enjoy the experience of York Rite Masonry.

The meetings for the following months are October 4th, November 1st and December 6th.  Also on October 2nd - 4th is the Grand Assembly of Royal and Select Masons.  It will be held at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio.  I will give a report of the Grand Assembly at October’s meeting.
Our Inspection is April 14, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Royal Master Degree.  Our Council will need help in filling the parts of the degree.  I’m asking for your help.  There are non speaking parts.  Giblites for  example.  Helping with degree work is a good way to learn the meaning of York Rite Masonry.
In closing, please come and enjoy the rich spoils of  Freemasoney. 

Fraternally,
Tom DeFrieze,
Illustrious Master

​Thank you for electing me as Illustrious Master for Findlay’s Council No. 50.  This is the best council in the 2nd Arch and with your participation this tradition will continue.  Tradition is evident by our Councils participation at Roadside Rest Fundraiser for the Diabetic Kids Camp.  I do thank all those companions of the 2nd Arch that helped.  Manning such an event over the Memorial Weekend is a group effort.  The Arch raised over $2,100.00 dollars.

The next event for the 2nd Arch is the Diabetic Camp at Camp Berry.  It is August 5-7.  We need help with the meal prep, serving and cleaning.  Help is needed Friday evening, three meals Saturday and Sunday morning.  Please call me if you can help.

August 27th is the 2nd Arch picnic held at Troy, Ohio.

The next meeting is September 6th.  The High Priest and I would like to continue having the potluck meal at 6:30pm followed by the stated meetings starting at 7:30pm.  We will have hamburgers, brats and dogs cooked on charcoal.  This meal is open to families.  Come enjoy the companionship of old friends and make some new ones.

The yearly Inspection will be in the Royal Master degree on April 14, 2017.  Findlay  Council is one of the few Councils in the Arch to conduct inspections with our own membership, hopefully we will continue this.  There will be more information to follow.

SEM degree will be May 19, 2017.  Again, more information to follow.

If you have any questions, ideas or comments about the coming year please contact me.

Thank you,

Fraternally,
Tom DeFrieze,
Illustrious Master

Greetings Companions,

First of all, I would like to extend my thanks to EC Steve Roth for the excellent job he did in putting together the cast for the Super Excellent Master Degree.  Those of you who were not there missed an excellent degree!  Thanks Steve for a job well done.  The following is a list of the upcoming events:

April 2 – Inspection at St. Mary’s for Delphos 72 in the Royal Master Degree at  9am, followed at 10:30am by St. Mary’s  81 is being inspected in the Select Master Degree.  We will leave Findlay at 7:30pm.
April 2 – 6:30pm dinner and awards for all Findlay Bodies at Findlay Temple
April 5 – 8:30pm stated  meeting for Findlay Council 50 
May 3 – 8:30pm stated meeting of Findlay Council 50 Nomination and election of officers
May 14 – All day York Rite Festival at Findlay
May 27 – 6:00pm to Monday May 30 6:00pm man road side rest on Northbound  I-75 south of Findlay.  Please call me to schedule when you will help
June 7 – 6:30pm dinner followed by Chapter and Council Installation of Officers
August 5-8 – Diabetic Camp at Boy Scout Camp

It has been my pleasure to have again served Findlay Council 50 as Illustrious Master.  I appreciated the opportunity, and thank you for your confidence.  Now, each of you need to become more active and resolve to attend one meeting at least once a quarter. 

Fraternally,
Richard J. Herr
Illustrious Master

Findlay Council No. 50
Fees-$20.00-Dues-$25.00
Due in June

Greetings Companions,

I trust you had an enjoyable Christmas and did not overdue the celebration of  the arrival of the New Year!  Now it is time to get our Council ready for the upcoming inspection on Friday, March 11 in the Super Excellent Master Degree.  We will be contacting  you to fill out the cast list as we have some vacancies due to losing a few members this past year.  Let me know if you have a preference of a part in this degree.  There are many nonspeaking parts that need filled.  We need all of the membership involved.

Our dinners with the Companions of Findlay Chapter on the first Tuesday of the month have had an excellent array of foods.  Please come at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of the month to join in the food and fellowship.  Bring a dish to share and the meat is supplied by either Chapter or Council.
I will try to attend the upcoming Inspections which are as follows:

January 26 Select Master Degree at Van Wert 73 at 7:30pm
February 11 Royal Master Degree at Franklin 14 (Troy) at 7:30pm
February 15 Royal Master Degree at Logan 85 (Bellefontaine) at 7:30pm
February 17 Royal Master Degree at Matchett 91 (Greenville) at 7:30pm
March 10 Royal Master Degree at Sidney 70 at 7:30pm
March 11 Super Excellent Master Degree at Findlay 50 at 7:30pm
March 15 Select Master Degree at Kenton 65 at 7:30pm
April 2 there will be two Select Master Degrees at St. Marys  81 10:30am and Delphos 72 at 9:00pm

Let me know the day before if you would like to travel with me.

Fraternally,
Richard J. Herr
Illustrious Master

Greeting Companions,

First, I, and your Officers wish to thank you for the confidence you have in us by electing us to guide Findlay Council during the upcoming year. We can only do our part if you do your part by attending the meetings, taking part in the degree work, and assisting in our projects.

Upcoming this summer is the Diabetic camp at Camp Berry from Friday, July 31 to August 2. Please let me know when you will be able to assist at the Camp. I’m sure you will find the experience very rewarding.

I do not have any dates for Summer meetings of the Arch, but when I receive the dates I will get the information out to you.

I hope you have an enjoyable summer, and look forward to seeing you at our first meeting of the new year on September 1st following the Chapter meeting. Also, you may wish to join us for potluck dinners before the Chapter Meetings.

Travel Safe,
Richard J. Herr
Illustrious Master