Text Box: New Program to Honor Military Veterans Text Box: The Trestle Board Text Box: Page # Text Box: With the on going conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, America is once again remembering the service of all its veterans. Ohio Freemasonry owes a great deal to the American Veteran. As an example, Major Jonathan Heart, who was Master of American Union Lodge when it was organized in Marietta, Ohio in 1790 lost his life in the service of his country on November 4, 1791 at St. Clair’s Defeat on the Wabash. In commemoration of his sacrifice and the sacrifice made by all men and women who served in our nation’s armed forces, the Grand Lodge of Ohio has created the “Major Jonathan Heart—Service to County Award.” This award may be presented by the Lodge to its members or members of the public to all honorably discharged veterans of military service, and the Grand Lodge is encouraging all Lodges to make such presentations, near Memorial Day or Flag Day. Text Box: The members and ladies of the 7th Capitular District are planning a reception in anticipation of Right Excellent Companion James M. McDonald being elected and installed as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter R.A. M. of Ohio. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Camden Falls, Ohio near Tiffin. Festivities will begin when the doors open at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm and includes Top Round Beef and Lemon Dill Chicken, Sicilian Vegetables, Twice baked potato, Salad, Rolls, assorted Cheese Bake and drink. Ron Pool indicated more information will be available closer to the reception date. If you would like to make a reservation or need additional information you may contact Companion Pool at 1-419-294-2751. Right Excellent Companion McDonald and his lady Diana will be in for a real treat as they journey to this event. December 9th is some time in the future but it never hurt to plan ahead. All Companions, their ladies and guests are welcome to attend. Text Box: Seventh Capitular District to Host Reception Text Box: A note from Adopt American Network Text Box: With the motto, “ Special Children Deserve Special Families” the Adopt American Network says, “THANK YOU” to the Royal Arch Masons for their generous contribution of Time Treasure and Talent. With your help in 2005 we were able to place 257 children from Ohio and around the country in permanent, loving families. Contributions may be sent to the Royal Arch Mason Foundation. A poster is on the third floor for your information and inspection, including a photograph. Text Box: The delay in your receipt of The Trestle Board cannot be explained by this writer. The March edition was at the post office Monday, February 27, 2006 at 8:51 am. If you live out of town take a moment and email the lodge when you receive your newsletter. Brother Corey Bennington, who lives in the Piketon area, informed me he received his March newsletter sometime during the week of March 6th after our stated meeting. Text Box: Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus Spring Reunion is scheduled for April 28th and 29th. Petitions are available from Ross/Pike County Director William Text Box: The office of the Grand Secretary will be closed during Holy Week April 10—14. The Office of the Secretary at the Lodge will be open for your convenience. The hours are generally 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday—Friday. It is advisable to call in the event I am out of the office on an errand.