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...to Mount Zion No. 9, a duly-constituted lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in Mount Vernon, Ohio. We are a fraternal organization, dedicated to "making good men better." Mount Zion is chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Stated meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm.
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News from the Secretary's Desk
» NOVEMBER 2009
Brethren,
Mount Zion Lodge had an active night at the annual meeting on November 5th. Members and visitors enjoyed a fish-fry dinner; election of 4 new members to be initiated, and the election of officers for the upcoming year (The 200th anniversary year of Mt. Zion). There were 51 masons present including 4 visitors from outside our lodge.
Master Jacks presented WB Paul Phillips with a plaque recognizing him as "Mason of the Year" for Mt. Zion. Bro. Neibarger was recognized with a "Certificate of Appreciation" for his leadership and participation in many lodge activities.
Newly elected officers for 2009-2010:
- Master - WB John Price
- Sr. Warden - WBJohn Dangelo
- Jr. Warden - Galen Neibarger
- Sr. Deacon- WB John Baker
- Jr. Deacon- Robert Atwell
- Tyler - WB Ron Milligan
- Treasurer- WB Arthur Crim
- Secretary - WB John Zale
- Trustee - WB Keith Jacks
The installation of officers will be on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 PM.
The Ceremony of Initiation on the newly elected members will be on Friday November 13th at 7 PM and on Friday November 20th at 7 PM. Please attend, if you can, to show support to these new brothers.
The Annual Service Awards Night will be held on Sunday, November 22 at 2 PM. This will be an open lodge ceremony to honor 25 brothers who have achieved 25, 40, 50, 60, 65; and 70 years of service to masonry.
We still have 59 members who are delinquent in their dues for the new year. I also have added 23 additional names to the email list. I now have 133 members receiving email from the lodge.
Our next stated meeting will be on December 3 at 7:30 PM. Hope to see you there.
Fraternally,
John Zale, Secretary
