The Treslel Board

Text Box:  Worshipful Brother Ralph W. Cyrus met with his officers Tuesday, November 21, 2006 to establish his goals and announce the schedule of events for Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M., for the 2007 Masonic year. Among those events will be the annual inspection for the lodge, which will also kick off the inspection season for the historic Seventh Masonic District. Our inspection is to be held Friday, January 5, 2007. Worshipful Brother Cyrus has asked all line officers to be at the lodge on that evening no later than 5:00 pm if at all possible. Other events planned for Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. is the annual fundraiser for Special Olympics. This years event is planned for March 10, 2007.  Ladies and Widows Night Banquet is scheduled for Friday, April 13, 2007 at 6:00 pm. The Top Scholars Banquet is scheduled for Monday, May 7th.  The annual fish fry is slated for Friday, June 1, 2007 in Yoctangee Park Lions Shelter. Past Masters’ Night will be held in October, then the annual meeting of Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. will be held November 6, 2007 for the election of officers. Details for all events, including chairmen, deadline for reservations for each event and telephone numbers will be released as soon as they are named and become available. Worshipful Brother Cyrus has also committed to work with the officers in drafting an up-to-date directory for the Chillicothe Masonic Bodies.  The last directory was published in 2000. He announced his various committees that will oversee specific areas of operation throughout his tenure as presiding Worshipful Master.   
Text Box: Inspections for the Sixth Cryptic Arch and the degrees in which each will be inspected are as follows:
Solomon Council #79		11/27/06 
Hock Hocking #39 		12/05/07—S.M.Chillicothe Council #4* 	12/16/07—R.M.
Bosworth Council #46*	12/16/07—R.M.
Ohio Council #92		01/06/07– R.M.
Athens Council #15 		03/07/07—R.M.
Trowel Council #71		03/27/07—R.M.

Note: Chillicothe Council #4 will host its annual inspection immediately following the annual inspection of Chillicothe Chapter #4 R.A.M. which will open at 10:00 am. Bosworth Council #46 will open its annual inspection at 7:00 pm. Chillicothe York Rite Bodies will hold a one day York Rite Festival May, 5, 2007.  The Super Excellent Master will be conferred by Ohio Council #92 April 3, 2007.

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From the Desk of Worshipful Master Ralph W. Cyrus

Sixth Arch Inspections

Text Box: Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. will again be a supporter of the 2007 Ross County Junior Fair Night program.  Last year the lodge co-sponsored the Junior Fair Night with National City Bank. This program reinstates our commitment to be involve with and supporting the youth of our community. The Junior Fair Program includes such events as the Apple Pie Judging and Auction, Friend of 4-H announcement, Outhouse Race, Lip Sync Contest and Calf Scramble.  T-Shirts were distributed to some 2000 people during the 2006 Ross County Junior Fair Night. Across the back of each shirt, along with the name of National City Bank was the following:
Text Box: Chillicothe Masonic Lodge
Scioto Lodge #6 F. & A. M. 
Text Box: Ever wonder what the most unique of gifts one can give this time of year, one which keeps giving the whole year and only requires a bit of time to extend.  It is yourself.  No lines in which to wait, no surcharges or restocking fees apply and the returns are more rewarding and are beyond our imagination. God gave us His Son, we can at least give of ourselves.
Merry Christmas to All