Bellefontaine Commandery Successfully Completes Inspection

The Officers and Sir Knights of Bellefontaine Commandery are to be commended on successfully completing the annual inspection for the pleasure of Right Eminent Sir Knight Richard Palm, Past Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Ohio. Eminent Commander David Balderson, Generalissimo Jeff Andrews, Captain General Jerry Belt, Excellent Prelate Chet Kurtz, Senior Warden Charles Wood, Pro Tem Junior Warden John Crabbe, Sword Bearer Mike Dodds, Pro Tem Standard Bearer Doug Smith, and Warder Andy Vance exemplified the Order of the Temple and Full Form Opening in fine manner. Several Sir Knights from the Second Division assisted with the work, and all the Sir Knights of Bellefontaine thank them for their help. Sir Knights Mike Dodds gave the sword lecture, Q.V. Reece gave the Chapeau lecture, Andy Vance gave the Remaining Attributes, and Jerry Belt gave the Flag Lecture, with Sir Knight Doug Smith giving both the pre-Chamber and Historical lectures.

In all, over 35 Sir Knights attended the Inspection. Special thanks go to the ladies of Bellefontaine Order of the Eastern Star for serving excellent snacks and a wonderful meal!

Special thanks also to Bellefontaine's own Right Eminent Sir Knight George Davidson, Past Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Ohio for his attendance and encouragement!

Mark Master Degree Monday

Excellent High Priest Richard Kurtz reminds us that Monday night Lafayette Chapter #60 will confer the honorary degree of Mark Master on one Brother. He asks that all degree-participants review their parts and be prepared to do the exemplary work done in the previous conferrals of the Mark Master degree this year.

Commandery Inspection TODAY!

A reminder to all Sir Knights of Bellefontaine Commandery #61: today is the annual Inspection of our Commandery, and your presence in the Asylum is requested! The Order of the Temple will be conferred on one candidate at 2pm, with the Full-Form Opening to be exemplified at 4pm, and dinner to follow at 6pm.

Recorder PC David L. Vassar reminds us that all officers are to bring both their Ritual and Tactics for inspection.

REMINDER: Practice for Full Form Opening TONIGHT

All Sir Knights of Bellefontaine Commandery are encouraged to attend this evening's rehearsal at 7:30pm. This will be our final opportunity to practice the Opening before this Saturday's Annual Inspection.

Valley of Dayton Spring Reunion This Weekend

A reminder that the Spring Reunion of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton kicks off tomorrow afternoon at the Dayton Masonic Center. The degree work begins at 2pm with the portrayal of the 4th, 8th, 14th, 15th, & 16th degrees. Saturday's schedule kicks off at 8am with the portrayal of the 17th, 18th, 21st, 31st, and 32nd degrees. Visit the Valley's website for more details.

Companion Andy Vance & Lady Lindsay to Emcee Grand Chapter Banquet

Most Excellent Companion Garis E. Pugh, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio has selected Companion Andy Vance and his Lady Lindsay to serve as Masters of Ceremonies for the Grand Banquet at the Grand Chapter Convocation this October. The Grand Chapter will convene October 8th and 9th at the Holiday Inn Miamisburg. The officers of Lafayette Chapter #60 will open Grand Chapter for Most Excellent Companion Pugh.

Congratulations to Illustrious Master Chuck Wood

...on being recognized by the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons as one of the top C.E.L.L. Chairmen in the State. Illustrious Companion Wood, the Illustrious Master of Logan Council 85 R&SM, is leading the recruitment efforts for the Cryptic Education Leadership and Learning program in the Second Arch. In the latest issue of Council News and Views published by the Grand Council, Illustrious Companion Wood was recognized for having enrolled 22 brothers in the course, a number eclipsed only by one other Arch. On the other hand, Illustrious Companion Wood has actually graduated 10 brothers, surpassing those completing the program in any other Arch. Well done Illustrious Companion Wood!