tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51478444280993442372024-03-14T00:36:01.547-04:00Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 56 Brownfield, Maine, USA<img src="http://www.fairpoint.net/~photog/masonic/afandam.jpg"><br>
<img src="http://www.fairpoint.net/~photog/masonic/mtmoriah56keyline.jpg">anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-61077349042255380432013-12-25T11:35:00.001-05:002013-12-25T11:37:59.814-05:00New Website Announcement.IN order to maintain a more timely presence on the Web, we have moved this site our FaceBook page here:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mt.MoriahNo.56">https://www.facebook.com/Mt.MoriahNo.56</a><P>
(MtMoriah56.com will point there from now on.)
This BLOG will remain here for posterity, but will no longer be updated. Thank you.anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-83130298729997513632011-01-15T11:13:00.004-05:002011-02-05T21:31:21.992-05:00January 2011 - Special Communication: Installation<div style="text-align: justify;">We met for a wonderful meal for a Semi-Public Installation at the lodge at 6:30pm. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">At 7:30pm, our District Deputy Grand Master, RW Charles E. Micklon and our own Wor. David Eaton Installed the new slate of Officers of Mt. Moriah for 2011 in due form.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/installation2011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/installation2011.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Officers of Mt. Moriah Lodge, #56 for 2011</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wor. Michael Eric Berube, Master</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wor. Gene Lord, Sr. Warden</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bro. Shawn Fogg, Jr. Warden</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bro. Steve Robinson, Sr. Deacon</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bro. Melvin Hallas, Jr. Deacon</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bro. Ken Richardson, Sr. Steward</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wor. Lewis Bartlett, Historian & Jr. Steward</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bro. Bruce Scrimger, Marshall</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wor. Ernest Perrault, Chaplain</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wor. Jeff Solter, Secretary</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wor. John Pandora, Treasurer</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bro. Rick Molanson, Tyler</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-51592726630740039002010-11-20T13:55:00.005-05:002010-11-20T14:23:40.959-05:00November 2010 - Regular Stated Communication and Annual InspectionThe Craft assembled for a wonderful pot-luck supper at 6:30PM and presented our Student of the Month Certificates for the months of September, October and November.<div><br /></div><div>As our regular Photographer and Webmaster, Wor. Michael Eric Berube was in the East this evening, Brother Steve Robinson stepped up and presented the awards very well on behalf of the Lodge.</div><br />The Certificates are pictured immediately before the photo of the Presentation...<br /><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20101117-001.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20101117-001.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20101117-004.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20101117-004.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20101117-002.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20101117-002.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20101117-005.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20101117-005.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20101117-003.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20101117-003.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20101117-006.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20101117-006.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br />and one of all the recipients and their families...<br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20101117-007.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20101117-007.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br />In the absence of our seated Master, Wor. Michael Eric Berube assumed the East for the business meeting, the Fellow Craft Degree and Annual Inspection by R.W.Bro. Charles Micklon. Wor. Lewis Bartlett took Bro. Berube's seat in the South as Jr. Warden, Wor. Dave Eaton sat in as the Jr. Deacon and our most recently raised member, Bro. Bruce Scrimger did an admirable job as Marshall for the evening. All other brothers took their normal seats for the Degree work and meeting and did a superb job in their presentation. <br /><br />During his closing remarks, RW Micklon offered his praise for the good work that Mt. Moriah does throughout the year, not only during this Inspection.<br /><br />After a brief business meeting where we had three Wor. Brothers offer themselves up for consideration for the position of Worshipful Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge for 2011, the Lodge closed in Peace and Harmony at a little after 9pm.anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-89534215690099950902010-10-20T13:51:00.000-04:002010-11-20T13:55:08.743-05:00October 2010 Stated CommunicationThe brethren and visitors to Mt. Moriah met for the first time of our Fall/Winter 2010, had a great meal and a regular business meeting to ease ourselves back into the flow of regular business after a summer of many Benefit Breakfasts, Public Suppers, Strawberry Festivals, Vacation and all. <div><br /></div><div>Nothing all that photo-worthy happened for the October meeting,but if any photos from all the activities over the summer surface, we'll add them here. </div>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-56197658170756898252010-06-22T21:42:00.001-04:002010-06-22T21:43:23.487-04:00Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival!<a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/strawberrys.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/strawberrys.JPG" /></a>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-64816708903592186182010-06-17T21:11:00.000-04:002010-06-22T21:41:41.121-04:00June 2010, Stated Communication and Steak SupperMt. Moriah Lodge, #56 met at 6:30PM for our Annual Grilled Steak Meal on the 16th of June for our last Stated Communication of the summer. We will be cloaked in darkness (closed) until our next Stated Communication in October. This by no means means that we will not be very active, only that we will not be holding our monthly meetings.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">June is the month each year which we award the three annual <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; font-size:medium;"><b>Rayfield A. Payne Masonic Book Award</b> and this year, our first annual <b>Roger & Mary MacDonald Family Scholarship</b>. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100616-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100616-2.JPG" /></a></div><div>Ms. Savannah Smith is awarded one of our three <b>Rayfield A. Payne Masonic Book Awards</b> by Wor. Elihu Upham as her mom Eva proudly stands at her side.<br /><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100616-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100616-3.JPG" /></a></div><div>Ms. Shannon Irish is well supported by her mom Amy, dad Charlie and boyfriend Zach as she is awarded one of our three <b>Rayfield A. Payne Masonic Book Awards</b> by Wor. Elihu Upham.</div><div><br />Ms. Mariah Stiles was also awarded a <b>Rayfield A. Payne Masonic Book Award</b> but was unable to attend the ceremony for the evening.<br /><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100616-4.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100616-4.JPG" /></a></div><div>Mr. Daniel Stackhouse is congratulated for being awarded the first Annual <b>Roger & Mary MacDonald Family Scholarship</b> by Wor. Elihu Upham and Roger & Mary MacDonald's son our Bro. MacDonald.<br /><br /><div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100616-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100616-1.JPG" /></a></div><div>Wor. Elihu Upham has had the pleasure of extending an invitation to his father, Bro. Nathan Acker, a place at his side in the East as he has led the Craft this year. Most Masons know that it is a very good thing and special honour to be able to call a father or son, your "Brother" as well.</div></div></div></div>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-30906985968440946422010-06-15T21:00:00.000-04:002010-06-22T21:10:51.231-04:00Books For Bikes, 2010For a few years, Mt. Moriah has sponsored a "Books for Bikes" competition at the Denmark Elementary School. For each book the kids read, they get a ticket which is put into a drawing for their class for one boys or one girls bike. Bro. Steve Robinson coordinates the lodge purchase and assembly of these bikes and makes sure that there are brothers there at the end of the spring semester to award them to the kids whose names are drawn at random for each class. It is a really fun way to encourage all of the kids to read more and they are very excited about getting a new bike and helmet!<div><br /></div><div>This year, Bro. Steve Robinson, Wor. Ernie Perrault, Wor. Terry Blake and Wor. David Eaton were at the Tuesday morning award event on the 15th of June.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Lodge thanks Wor. David Eaton's wife Wendy for attended the awarding of the bikes this year with her camera so that we could share these photos of the event with you.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/books4bikes-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/books4bikes-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/books4bikes-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/books4bikes-2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/books4bikes-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/books4bikes-3.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/books4bikes-4.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/books4bikes-4.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/books4bikes-5.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/books4bikes-5.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/books4bikes-6.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/books4bikes-6.JPG" /></a></div>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-43642232513927112812010-06-12T02:03:00.005-04:002010-06-12T02:16:08.870-04:0016th District Officer's Assoc. Table LodgeMt. Moriah hosted a Table Lodge of Instruction for the 16th Masonic District Officers Association. Our own Wor. Terry Blake was the honoured guest as the District's 2009 Mason of the Year. <div>As is usual with a Table Lodge, a great time was had by all. <div>A short photo essay of the evening may be viewed by clicking on this image:<div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/masons/2010tablelodge/" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100611-18.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here is also a 3.5 minute video of our Wor. Brother Terry addressing the assembled Craft...<br /><object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SZGkyR3K_fQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SZGkyR3K_fQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object></div></div></div><div>(double click this video to open it full resolution at YouTube.)</div>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-76414771834237112682010-05-26T00:20:00.002-04:002010-05-26T00:36:27.885-04:00May 2010, Stated CommunicationMt. Moriah held its Stated Communication for May, 2010 on the 19th of the month. As is our custom, we had a wonderful potluck meal at 6:30PM and then retired to the Lodge room at 7:15PM where we presented our Student(s) of the Month their awards and then at 7:30PM, we held a short business meeting.<br /><br />Wor. Elihu Upham presented Hannah Frye with a $10 Gift Certificate to Bridgton Books and a Certificate as our April 2010 Student of the Month while her mom proudly observes.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100519-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100519-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Wor. Upham then presented Aeneas Robinson as our May 2010 Student of the Month. Aeneas was accompanied by his mother, father and little sister.<div> <a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100519-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100519-2.JPG" /></a><br /><br />During the business meeting, Wor. Upham also presented Wor. David Eaton with his Past Master's Apron in gratitude of serving as Worshipful Master for the previous two years. </div><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100519-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100519-3.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We also had the pleasure of welcoming our new District Deputy Grand Master, RW Charles E. Micklon to the lodge for the first time as the DDGM. Charlie is almost always at our meetings anyhow, but it was nice to see him in purple and we look forward to a great time with him representing the MW Grand Master in our District.</div>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-77930696778156474452010-05-03T20:52:00.000-04:002010-06-22T20:59:17.821-04:00Benefit Breakfast for Denmark Public LibraryMt. Moriah has determined this year to hold Benefit Breakfasts for the sake of other local Civic organisations in our towns of Denmark and Brownfield. The Lodge will supply the food, location and manpower to put on these breakfasts and the local Civic organisations are responsible only for advertising the events. All of the proceeds are then donated to the organisation.<div><br /></div><div>The first such benefit breakfast was held on the 3rd of May this year to benefit the Denmark Public Library. Our Bro. Fred Robinson was on hand with a camera and made these photographs to share with you...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/breakfast-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/breakfast-2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/breakfast-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/breakfast-3.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/breakfast-4.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/breakfast-4.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/breakfast-5.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/breakfast-5.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/breakfast-6.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/breakfast-6.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/breakfast-7.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/breakfast-7.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-58164039824785600022010-04-23T00:16:00.002-04:002010-04-23T00:24:13.717-04:00April 2010, Stated CommunicationMt. Moriah held its April Stated Communication on the 21st of the month. We had a wonderful potluck meal at 6:30PM and then retired to the Lodge room at 7:30PM where we held a short business meeting.<br /><br />Wor. Elihu Upham presented Jeremiah Schrader as our March 2010 Student of the Month while his mom and dad stood by proudly.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100421-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100421-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Jeremiah's father is the Principal of the school and took a moment to thank the Lodge for all the great support of the Student of the Month, the CHIPs program and sponsoring the Books for Bikes contest for the last couple of years.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100421-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100421-2.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Our Brother Bruce Scrimger exemplified his third degree ritual work in open lodge with the assistance of Wor. Senior Warden Gene Lord and he did admirably. He was then congratulated by Wor. Elihu Upham.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100421-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100421-3.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100421-4.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100421-4.JPG" /></a>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-57107012985862688012010-04-21T01:11:00.004-04:002010-04-21T01:19:35.083-04:00Annual Scholarship and Book Award Information<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">In Honour of Wor. Rayfield A. Payne, Mt. Moriah's Annual Book Award will now be known as the "Rayfield A. Payne Masonic Book Award."</span><br /></span> <dl style="font-family:times new roman;"><dt><span style="font-size:100%;">One $200.00 book award will be awarded to a deserving Brownfield, Denmark & East Hiram Graduating Student.</span></dt><dt> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </dt><dt><span style="font-size:100%;">Awards are made on the basis of financial need, individual merit, scholastic record and community involvement. Preference is shown to students pursuing a technical course, but students involved in 2-year Associated Degree Programs and a 4-year degree course are eligible for consideration. Scholarships are paid directly to the school you have been accepted to. </span></dt><dt><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </dt><dt><span style="font-size:100%;">To request on application, please send request to Mount Moriah Lodge #56, Po Box 57, Brownfield, ME 04010 or speak to any Lodge Member or click on the link on this page.</span></dt><dt> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </dt><dt><span style="font-size:100%;">All applications need to be returned to Mount Moriah Lodge #56, PO Box 57, Brownfield, ME 04010 by May 15<sup>st</sup>.</span></dt><dd>_______________________________________________<br /></dd></dl><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Additionally beginning this year, </span></span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >Mt. Moriah Lodge #56, of Brownfield is presenting the Roger and Mary MacDonald Scholarship to a deserving Brownfield student graduating from Fryeburg Academy.</span><dl style="font-family:times new roman;"><dt> <span style="font-size:100%;">The $1000 Scholarship is presented</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> on the basis of financial need, individual merit, scholastic record and community involvement. Preference is shown to students pursuing a technical, musical or</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> business program</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, and students involved in a 2-yea</span><span style="font-size:100%;">r Associated Degree Programs or</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> a 4-year degree course are eligible for consideration. Scholarships are paid directly to the school in which you have been enrolled. </span> </dt><dt><span style="font-size:100%;">To request an application, please send request to Mount Moriah Lodge #56, Po Box 57, Brownfield, ME 04010 or speak to any lodge member. (Or click on the link on this page.)</span></dt><dd><br /></dd><dt> <span style="font-size:100%;">All applications need to be returned to Mount Moriah Lodge #56, PO Box 57, Brownfield, ME 04010 by May 15<sup>st</sup></span><span style="font-size:100%;">.</span></dt></dl>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-13612742190104909702010-03-22T14:34:00.001-04:002010-05-26T00:40:24.309-04:00March 2010, Stated CommunicationMt. Moriah held its March Stated Communication on the 17th of the month. We had another terrific potluck meal at 6:30PM and then retired to the Lodge room at 7:30PM where we held a short business meeting.<br /><br />Our Brother Marshall, Wor. David Eaton assisted our Master, Wor. Elihu Upham in presenting our Brother Chaplain, Wor. Ernie Perrault with his 40 year membership pin.<br /><br />Most extraordinarily, in Ernie's 40 years as a member of Mt. Moriah he has missed only TWO stated meetings and he has almost always been involved in all of the extra activities of the lodge. His service to the Craft and his Community has been exemplary and shines as a credit to himself and the Fraternity.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100317-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100317-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100317-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100317-2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100317-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100317-3.JPG" /></a>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-7669691456480809052010-02-27T23:57:00.003-05:002010-02-28T00:28:25.811-05:00February 2010, Stated CommunicationMt. Moriah held its February Stated Communication on the 17th of the month. We had another terrific potluck meal at 6:30PM and then retired to the Lodge room where Wor. Elihu Upham recognised Ms. Morgan Vanim-Botting as the Lodge's Denmark Elementary Student of the Month by presenting her with a Certificate of Achievement and a Gift Certificate to Bridgton Books as her mother and sister look on.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-3.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The chair of Marshall for the evening was draped and left vacant in respect and honour for our Brother Bob MacDonald who was sadly and unexpectedly called to the Celestial Lodge last month before he ever had the opportunity to serve in this position as the newly appointed Marshall. Wor. Bro. David Eaton has consented to fill the position for the remainder of the year.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Bros. Ken Richardson and Bruce Scrimger were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in Due Form and were welcomed by the Lodge as such.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-6.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-6.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Bro. Ken Richardson signs the By-Laws of Mt. Moriah Lodge.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-4.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-4.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Bro. Bruce Scrimger signs the By-Laws of Mt. Moriah Lodge.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-5.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-5.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Wor. Elihu Upham assisted Rt. Wor. Brian Levasseur with presenting Wor. Upham's father Bro. Nathan Acker with his 50 year membership medal and pin.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-7.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-7.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Bro. Nathan Acker and his son, Wor. Elihu Upham<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-8.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-8.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Wor. Chris DeCapua of Oriental Lodge in Bridgton received the Traveling Gavel from Wor. Elihu Upham for Oriental having the best attendance in visitation of the lodges in the District at our meeting this evening.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Rt. Wor. Brian Levasseur presents Wor. Terry Blake, Wor. David Eaton and Wor. Elihu Upham with Certificates of Recognition for support of Ritual and Education programs within the District in 2009.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100217-9.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100217-9.JPG" /></a>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-9968448255569387662010-01-20T23:49:00.004-05:002010-01-20T23:59:58.046-05:00January 2010, Stated Annual CommunicationMt. Moriah held its Annual Meeting to kick off 2010 well. We had a wonderful potluck meal at 6:30PM and then retired to the Lodge room where Wor. Elihu Upham recognised Aidan Robinson as the Lodge's Denmark Elementary Student of the Month by presenting him with a Certificate and a Gift Certificate to Bridgton Books as his mother Stacey Robinson and his father (our Sr. Steward) Bro. Steve Robinson look on proudly.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100120-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100120-5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Wor. Terry Blake presented Bro. Scott Campbell (on the left) and Wor. Charlie Gilman with Certificates of Appreciation for their support of the 2009 16th District Golf Scramble.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100120-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100120-6.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A lot of other business was conducted, plans were made, annual reports and the history for 2009 were read and accepted, and the lodge closed in peace and harmony just after 9pm.<br /><br />At next month's meeting we will be presenting Bro. Bruce Scrimger and Bro. Ken Richardson with the Master Masons degree. A pot luck supper will be held at 6:30pm with work beginning at 7:30PM sharp.anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-74564038832964322062010-01-08T22:25:00.009-05:002010-06-11T22:52:36.208-04:00Special Communication, Installation of Officers, 2010.Mt. Moriah Lodge held a Special Communication for the purpose of Installing the Elected and Appointed Officers for 2010.<br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100108-0.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100108-0.JPG" /></a><br />A delicious Roast Beef Dinner was served for the Semi-Public event and it was VERY well attended with 53 people in the lodge room for the evening.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100108-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100108-1.JPG" /></a><br />The Installing Suite Wor. Anthony A. Pereira, Rt. Wor. Walter Lamb, Newly Installed Wor. Elihu Upham, Very Wor. Christian Ratliff and Rt. Wor. Barry Gilman.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100108-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100108-2.JPG" /></a><br />The Officers of Mt. Moriah Lodge, #56 for 2010 C.E.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20100108-4.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20100108-4.JPG" /></a><br />Wor. Elihu Upham presents Rt. Wor. John Clifford, Master of Delta Lodge, with the Traveling Gavel for bringing the most visitors to the Lodge for the evening.<br /><br />The newly elected and appointed officers for Mt. Moriah Lodge for 2010 C.E. are:<br />Tyler - Wor. Peter Payne<br />Historian - Wor. Lewis Bartlett<br />Sr. Steward - Bro. Steve Robinson<br />Jr. Steward - Bro. Mel Hallas<br />Marshal - Bro. Bob MacDonald<br />Chaplain - Wor. Ernie Perrault<br />Treasurer- Wor. John Pandora<br />Secretary - Wor. Jeff Solter<br />Jr. Deacon - Bro. Rick Molanson<br />Sr. Deacon - Bro. Shaun Fogg<br />Jr. Warden - Wor. Michael Eric Berube<br />Sr. Warden - Wor. Gene Lord<br />Wor. Master - Wor. Elihu Uphamanothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-19682641390550874062009-12-16T23:31:00.002-05:002009-12-16T23:39:51.917-05:00December 2009, Stated CommunicationAfter a wonderful supper at 6:30pm, Mt. Moriah Lodge met for our December meeting, a double Fellow Craft degree and our annual Elections for Officers. <br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091216-0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091216-0.jpg" /></a><br />Ms. Emily Robinson was awarded our Student of the Month for December. <br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091216-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091216-1.jpg" /></a><br />Bro. Bruce Scrimger and Bro. Ken Richardson were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft with excellent work done by all and then congratulated by the Brethren.<br /><br />Elections were held and Bro. Elihu Upham was elected as Worshipful Master for 2010. A full slate of officers will soon be posted. Installation of officers will take place on a special communication held on the 8th of January. All Masons and their families are welcome to attend.anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-63222188219758385662009-12-13T23:27:00.002-05:002009-12-16T23:30:37.541-05:00Masonic Funeral ServiceOn the 13th of December, the brethren of Mt. Moriah Lodge gathered at the Wood Funeral Home in Fryeburg to bid Rt. Wor. Bro. Howard DeLano our last ritual respects.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091213.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091213.jpg" /></a>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-1609991017243292562009-12-06T23:21:00.003-05:002009-12-16T23:30:49.665-05:00Masonic Funeral ServiceOn the 6th of December, 2009, the brethren of Mt. Moriah Lodge met at the Hiram Village Cemetery to pay our last respects in ritual to Wor. Rayfield Payne.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091206.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091206.jpg" /></a><br /><br />In honour of Wor. Brother Payne, the annual Book Award Scholarship which the Lodge presents to one deserving Sacopee student each year will now be known as the "Rayfield A. Payne Masonic Book Award."anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-15115385824681174742009-11-18T23:55:00.000-05:002009-12-16T00:08:13.176-05:00November 2009, Stated CommunicationMt. Moriah Lodge met on the 18th of November, 2009 for our regularly Stated Communication. After a typically wonderful pot luck supper, we presented three Student of the Month Awards and held an Entered Apprentice Degree. It was one of the most well attended Communications that many Brothers would remember having ever attended at Mt. Moriah for many many years.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091118-0.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091118-0.JPG" /></a><br />Ms. Shelby Day is awarded Student of the Month for September, 2009.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091118-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091118-1.JPG" /></a><br />Ms. Jenna Resendes is awarded Student of the Month for October, 2009.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091118-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091118-2.JPG" /></a><br />Ms. Lindsey D'Amico is awarded Student of the Month for November, 2009.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091118-3.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091118-3.JPG" /></a><br />The Lodge also thanked the many folks who sponsored the Golf Tournament this year and helped make it a great success even during the Economic disaster.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091118-4.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091118-4.JPG" /></a><br />The Lodge welcomes our newest member, Bro. Ken Richardson, to the Craft after his Entered Apprentice Degree.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091118-5.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091118-5.JPG" /></a><br />Wor. David Eaton congratulates Wor. Terry Blake on not only being chosen Mt. Moriah Mason of the Year, but Mason of the Year for the District as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20091118-6.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20091118-6.JPG" /></a><br />The Traveling Gavel is presented to the Master who was able to bring the most visiting members to our lodge.anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-83309971109517517002009-09-24T23:52:00.000-04:002009-12-15T23:54:22.032-05:00September 2009, Masonic FuneralWith sadness, we said goodbye to a Brother who has gone to that Celestial Lodge not built with hands.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090924.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090924.jpg"></A>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-86483438021098774542009-06-17T23:46:00.003-04:002009-12-15T23:52:35.620-05:00June 2009, Stated CommunicationOur usual photographer was not able to make the June meeting, but these are the minutes...<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090617.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090617.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090617-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090617-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The Lodge was very busy as usual even through our Summer Darkness.anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-50291039672745012682009-05-20T23:34:00.002-04:002009-12-15T23:52:06.088-05:00May 2009, Stated CommunicationMay was a very busy month for the Lodge. In addition to the Table Lodge of Instruction shown in the post below, our dedicated members also presented our Bikes for Books, held a CHIPs day (Child Identification Program for kid safety), placed flags at Veteran's graves at our towns' cemeteries in time for Memorial Day, held our annual Supper of Thanks for the Firefighters of our three towns all in addition to our Regularly Scheduled Communication...<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090520.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090520.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090520-0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090520-0.jpg" /></a><br />Chase Coen was our Student of the Month for the month of May. Here is he presented with his award and certificate.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090520-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090520-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090520-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090520-2.jpg" /></a><br />Bro. Howard Burnell is presented with his Master Mason's Diploma.<br />(Having been raised a while ago.)anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-10137241202184541852009-05-08T23:27:00.000-04:002009-12-15T23:32:48.774-05:00Table Lodge in MayOn the 8th of May, 2009, we held our annual Table Lodge this year in Honour of Wor. Bro. John Pandora.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090508.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090508.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090502-00.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090502-00.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090502-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090502-01.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090502-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090502-03.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090502-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090502-04.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090502-05.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090502-05.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090502-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090502-06.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090502-07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090502-07.jpg" /></a>anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147844428099344237.post-90969590401785130552009-04-16T23:04:00.000-04:002009-12-15T23:25:56.429-05:00April HappeningsIn April, Mt. Moriah Lodge held a special Master Mason Degree and our Regularly Scheduled Communication. From the Official Record, here is what happened...<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090413-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090413-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090413.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090413.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-0.jpg" /></a><br />We won Best Ritual Work for the District again this year.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-1.jpg" /></a><br />Bro. Melvin Hallas signs the ByLaws as a newly raised Master Mason.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-2.jpg" /></a><br />Bro. Mat Coen signs the ByLaws as a newly raised Master Mason.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-3.jpg" /></a><br />Bro. Phil Pliskin signs the ByLaws as a newly raised Master Mason.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-4.jpg" /></a><br />Our Newest Master Masons are welcomed and congratulated by the Lodge.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-5.jpg" /></a><br />Delta Lodge is presented with the Traveling Gavel for Visitation.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-6.jpg" /></a><br />RW Brian Levasseur makes a presentation.<br /><br /><a href="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/20090415-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://goodphotos.com/images/masons/small/20090415-7.jpg" /></a><br />MW Peter Schmidt's Diploma is now displayed in our Lodge.anothermainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152724926947656818noreply@blogger.com0