Far Hills Lodge #784 F&AM

THE LODGE MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH.

Fraternal greetings from the East

Happy New Year Brethren! First of all, I would like to say thank you to all the Brethren of Far Hills Lodge for making my installation a success. In particular, I would like to thank RWB’s Bobby Campbell and (my great-uncle) Dick Harless, for conducting and installing me.

Second, speaking of the New Year, it’s that time again: time for good food, great celebrations and determined resolutions. One resolution I would like to make for myself, as a cog in the wheel of Freemasonry, is to dedicate at least a portion of my spare time to studying, writing and talking about the Craft.

Third, as we look to the future of our Fraternity, one of the easiest ways to spread the word of Free-masonry is by simply living it. Spend time studying the principles of the Craft by reading the myriad and diverse writings on and about the Craft. Engage in conversations with members and non-members alike. I find that the principles of Freemasonry apply to my life situations on a daily basis. Don’t be afraid to share your experiences with others and your ideas, and your concerns. Many are looking for what we have. As the old saying goes, “they would do what you do, if they knew what you knew.” If you feel able to write about your experiences or opinions about the Craft, there are innumerable ways to let your thoughts be heard in this instant age of communication.

Finally, let’s plan to renew our enthusiasm for our great history and future by immersing ourselves in teaching, studying and living out the principles and tenets of Freemasonry. Brothers, this is one resolution we just might be able to stick with!

This Month in Masonic History

January 7, 1808: On this date, The Grand Lodge of Ohio was established. Go to its website: www. freemason.com

~ Trestleboard ~

February 12 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting ~ EA Practice
February 26 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting ~ EA Degree
March 12 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting
March 21 ~ Statewide Open House for all Masonic Lodges
March 21 ~ 2nd District Grand Master’s Reception
March 26 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting
April 9 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting
April 16 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Special Meeting ~ Annual Lodge Inspection

From the Secretary’s Desk

We’re off on the New Year, whether we like it or not. Sixteen members have not paid their dues for 2009. Is it your dues card that doesn’t have 2009 on it? The Code requires suspension of members who have not paid their dues by 12/31/08.

To be reinstated after suspension for non-payment, requires the payment of the dues in arrears (70.00). Good standing in Blue Lodge is required for membership in all other Masonic related organizations.

Lodge Education Officer

It is interesting to know that King Solomon, who succeeded David his father on the throne, about 970 BC, is credited with being the author of most of the book of Proverbs in our Bible; and that he was famous for his wisdom as is indicated in the records in the books of Kings and Chronicles. Many of these Proverbs have come from his own experiences; and others may already have been ancient literature of that period.

With the aid of the trestleboard, plan ahead and attend Lodge when you can. Make it happen. Help and encourage your officers to do good work. Help to strengthen your Lodge and Freemasonry. It is important to America.

The Grand Master’s Theme for 2009

Valley of Cincinnati: “Can you describe some of the programs that you have in mind to support your theme, Reach?”

M.W.B. Murphy: “By the very nature of the theme, there are many facets. One example is that we’re working on some initiatives with some of the other Grand bodies, like sharing committees. For years we’ve operated as independent bodies with different jurisdictional boundaries, which makes it more difficult to communicate with one another on a local level. Other initiatives include reaching out to communities by marketing through billboards and getting Freemasonry’s name out there a little more, as well as reaching into charitable activities such as the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program, and more. The bottom line is that we want to develop programs that encourage Brethren to reach for improvement in all of their endeavors.

From Labor to Rest

Jack David Schlemmer
dob 06/25/1929
EA 02/16/1949
FC 06/01/1949
MM 09/14/1949
died 01/11/2009  (No services requested)

David Eugene Busser
dob 04/06/1936
EA 01/08/1963
FC 01/29/1963
MM 04/30/12963
died 12/30/82008

Did U Know?

In Ohio we open the Bible (The Great Light), in a Masonic Lodge to Psalm 133, when the Lodge is opened in the Entered Apprentice degree, Amos 7:7-8 when opened in the Fellowcraft degree, and on Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 when opened in the Master Mason degree. These particular passages are fairly consistent in the different jurisdictions in the United States.

In England, the passages are Ruth 4:7, Judges 12:6 and 1 Kings 7:13-14.

There have been other passages, too, used at various times around the world, such as; Genesis 18, 1 Kings 6:8 and 2 Chronicles 6.
Have you ever read any of them?

Important Notice

Please note that all correspondence to the lodge should be sent to our Secretary’s home address:
John A. Weyrauch • 4700 Briar Knoll Drive • Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 434-5140 • jaweyrauch@woh.rr.com

If the correspondence is meant for the Master, it should be sent to:
Jack M. Harless • 7185 Bigger Lane • Centerville, OHO 45459
(937) 433-7328 •jtoren19@yahoo.com or jack@drholten.com

Mail sent to the temple address will be returned to the sender by the post office.
We do not have provisions to receive mail at the temple.

SUPPORT YOUR BLUE LODGE AND OUR MASONIC CHARITIES

Fraternal greetings from the East

Greetings Brethren! I would like to take a brief moment to introduce myself as many of you I know and some I haven’t as yet had the opportunity to meet. My name is Jack Harless and the Brethren of Far Hills Lodge have graciously elected me as Master for the coming year at our annual election on November 13. For the coming year I would like to institute a Masonic theme that will hopefully represent the “spirit” of Far Hills Lodge. That theme is “Looking Back to Move Forward”. This year I would like to place a strong emphasis on our storied past and use that as a foundation to move Far Hills Lodge specifically, and Masonry in general into the 21st century.

Many are familiar with the beautiful wisdom-teaching attributed to David that says; “There is nothing new under the sun.” We will be trying some new things this year, but they will all have a solid foundation on the tried and true Masonic principles that have led and sustained us over the centuries.

Our Lodge has a great mix of people and talent, and we are seeing a renewed interest in Masonry from the younger generation; so come to Lodge and see Masonry in action! We are still looking to fill a few officer positions, so please contact me if you would like to actively participate in really bringing your Masonry to life!

Again, thanks to all the Brethren of Far Hills Lodge and I look forward to working with and serving this great Lodge in the coming year.

From the Secretary’s Desk

WB John Weyrauch has been sending out the dues notices for next year. Please return them with your check as soon as possible. Remember that being suspended for non-payment of dues can adversely affect all your other Masonic affiliations.

Remember to contribute to our other charities listed on the dues notice. Be sure to add your e-mail address for our records.

I-Care Program

The Grand Lodge and the Ohio Masonic Home have been working on an I-Care Program, which is designed to offer aid and assistance to our elder members and their families; as the aging process works its magic on each of us. There are some in-depth programs, people assigned and trained to work them, and a large array of possibilities for those who require the assistance. What they do not have is the referrals from Lodges of those who could or should be receiving these services, but are unaware of their existence.

A survey will be sent requesting info on our members who may need medical or welfare assistance. Lodge volunteers, trained to ask the right questions, will then make contact with these brothers and/or their family members to find out what assistance is needed and what assistance may be available.

~ Trestleboard ~

Dec. 11 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting Open Installation of Officers
Dec. 25 ~ Meeting Cancelled ~ Christmas Day
Jan. 8, 2009 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting ~ Table Lodge
Jan. 22, 2009 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting

This Month in Masonic History

On Dec. 5 1730, Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette included news about several Lodges of Free-Masons meeting in that “province.” Franklin was not yet a Freemason when his newspaper printed this item.

Important Notice

Please note that all correspondence to the lodge should be sent to our Secretary’s home address:

John A. Weyrauch • 4700 Briar Knoll Drive • Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 434-5140 • jaweyrauch [at] woh.rr.com

If the correspondence is meant for the Master, it should be sent to:

Jack M. Harless • 7185 Bigger Lane • Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 433-7328 •jtoren19 [at] yahoo.com or jack [at] drholten.com

Mail sent to the temple address will be returned to the sender by the post office.  We do not have provisions to receive mail at the temple.

Come Back to Lodge

Can you say “I sat in Lodge with you”?

Fraternal greetings from the East

Brethren, as we begin a new lodge year on November 1st, our annual meeting will be held on November 13, 2008. The main topic for this meeting will be the election of officers who will rule and govern the lodge for the upcoming year. This meeting should be considered as the most important meeting held in a lodge. Your attendance is earnestly solicited.

On a sad note, we announce the death of our Junior Steward, Bro. Alan D. Crandall. He was only 46 at the time of his departure. His loss was totally unexpected. Alan is the son of our chaplain, Bro. Richard Crandall. He was a loyal and faithful servant to his God and to the lodge. A Masonic memorial service was held for Alan on October 22, 2008. He rests from his labors.

Just back from the 199th Grand Lodge Convocation in Columbus. The GL, because of the economical mess, withdrew their proposed increase of the per capita rate.

Our new Grand Master is Most WB Charles R. Murphy from the Toledo area. RWB Terry W. Posey is the new Deputy Grand Master and is next in line to be Grand Master. He is a local boy.

On November 1, 2009 there will be one more work day at the temple to finish the painting in the basement. This will be a BYOB (BRUSH) and rollers party. Bro. Tom Adams has offered to fix breakfast. It sounds like an offer that you can’t refuse. Time is 8:30 AM.

From the Secretary

Dues notices will be mailed later in October and the checks received will be deposited after 11/01/08 to keep the records straight.

The Grand Lodge and the Ohio Masonic Home have been working on an I-Care Program, which is designed to offer aid and assistance to our elder members and their families; as the aging process works its magic on each of us. There are some in-depth programs, people assigned and trained to work them, and a large array of possibilities for those who require the assistance. What they do not have is the referrals from Lodges of those who could or should be receiving these services, but are unaware of their existence.

A survey will be sent requesting info on our members who may need medical or welfare assistance. Lodge volunteers, trained to ask the right questions, will then make contact with these brothers and/or their family members to find out what assistance is needed and what assistance may be available.

Too many times I have received a notice that a brother has passed away in response to a request for dues payment. The Brother had passed on, and no one thought to notify the Lodge.

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Nov. 1 ~ 8:30 AM ~ Breakfast ~ BYOB (Brush)
Nov. 13 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Nov. 27 ~ Meeting Cancelled ~ Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 11 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting ~ Business
Dec. 25 ~ Meeting Cancelled ~ Christmas Day
Jan. 8, 2009 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting

From Labor to Rest

Walter Edward Mueller

DOB 05/27/1935
EA 04/02/1973
FC 06/04/1973
MM 09/17/1973
Died 08/15/2008

Leon Laswell Chasteen

DOB 09/09/1926
EA 12/05/1947
FC 01/17/1948
MM 02/27/1948
Died 09/19/2008

Alan Douglas Crandall

DOB 04/03/1963
EA 13/15/2003
FC 03/15/2003
MM 03/15/2003
Died 10/03/2008

Frederic Herman Haenzi

50 YEAR MEMBER
DOB 04/16/1916
EA 07/16/1939
FC 08/22/1939
MM 10/13/1939
Died 10/13/2008

From the Lodge Education Officer

18 MASONIC PRINCIPLES IN MODERN ENGLISH

01. Serve God, as you understand Him to Be.
02. Expect good things in life, and live like you do.
03. Be generous to people in need.
04. Keep your promises.
05. Be industrious and improve your mind.
06. Remember that there is a life to come; and act with this in mind.
07. Take care of your family.
08. Be tolerant of the honest opinions of others.
09. Keep yourself morally clean.
10. Help your Brother Masons.
11. Learn the ritual work and be active in Lodge.
12. Protect your own physical and mental health.
13. Be strong in the face of adversity.
14. Make your decisions in a calm frame of mind.
15. Always treat other people fairly.
16. Be proud to be a Mason, but modest in expressingt.
17. Watch for good men seeking what Masonry offers and assist them within our rules.
18. Be happy and enjoy life.

On the Lighter Side

See No Evil
A man robbed a bank and told all the customers to line up against the wall. He walked up to the first
customer and asked, “Did you see anything?” The man said yes and the robber shot him. He went to the second customer and said, “Did you see anything?’. The customer said yes and the robber shot him, too.

He asked the third customer, “Did you see anything?” The man said, “No, but my wife saw it all!”

Important Notice

Please note that all correspondence to the lodge should be sent to our Secretary’s home address:
John A. Weyrauch • 4700 Briar Knoll Drive • Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 434-5140 • jaweyrauch [at] woh.rr {dot} com

If the correspondence is meant for the Master, it should be sent to:
James M. Simko • 1316 Southlyn Drive • Kettering, OH 45409
(937) 293-8452 •jsimko.pwm [at] usa {dot} net (note the dot between the o and the p)

Mail sent to the temple address will be returned to the sender by the post office.
We do not have provisions to receive mail at the temple.

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Sunday, August 10, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM Family Picnic at Twin Oaks Shelter at Hills & Dales Park ~ See info below
Sept. 11 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting
Sept. 25 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting and Fellow Craft Degree
Oct. 04 ~ 8:00 AM ~ Special District Officer’s Meeting, Middletown
Oct. 09 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting and Lantern Reception
Oct. 17 and 18 ~ Grand Lodge in Columbus.
Oct. 23 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting

Fraternal greetings from the East

Summer is half over and it will soon be time to resume our labors. On June 26, we initiated two brethren into Masonry. On September 25, we will advance them to the degree of Fellow Craft.

On Sunday August 10, 2008, you are invited to a Family Picnic at Twin Oaks Shelter in the Hills and Dales Metro Park in Kettering. Gathering time will be 3 PM; sooner if no one is using the shelter ahead of us. The lodge will provide the hamburgers and the hot dogs. If you want something special to cook on the grill, feel free to bring it along.

Please bring a dish to share. Also bring your own chairs and your favorite drink, if you don’t care for lemonade; (no alcohol – lodge function and park rules). Twin Oaks Shelter is on Patterson Blvd, near the Patterson Monument on the north side of Community Gulf Course. Best access to the site is off West Dorothy Lane to Patterson Blvd.

District Officers

A special meeting of the District Officer’s Association will be held in the Middletown Masonic Center on October 4, 2008. The District Deputies will be presenting all three degrees with the accompanying lectures. This is a rare learning opportunity to improve on ritual proficiency. Too many words in the ritual are being misinterpreted, so this would be the ideal time to learn the proper wordage. This will be an all-day event, with lunch provided. Bring your rituals and read along with the demonstrations and take notes if needed. I have never seen such an event before.

Commemorative Lamp for 200 Years

On October 9, 2008, Far Hills Lodge will be the final recipient of the Second Masonic District’s version of the Grand Lodge’s Commemorative Lamp honoring 200 years of Masonry in Ohio. We won’t get to keep it, though. It will be returned to Grand Lodge on October 17, 2008 by the lodge delegation.

Condolences

Our condolences to WB Thomas H. Routsong (PM 1967) and Bro. Thomas A. Routsong, on the loss of wife and mother Marti who passed away on July 12, 2008. Marti was Past Worthy Matron of Far Hills Chapter OES and Past Grand Marshal of the Grand Chapter OES in 1984.

Birth Announcement

Congratulations to Senior Warden Jack Harless on the birth of his daughter Emla on May 22, 2008. Mother and daughter are doing fine and Jack will have to work 20 more years.

Well Wishes

Bro. Carl Eger, President of the Far Hills Temple Association Board of Trustees, is recovering from shoulder surgery.

Farewells

Having bid farewell to Bro. and Major Michael Perry, our Senior Warden, who has been transferred by the Air Force to Texas; we have an opening in the officer line. This is a good place for a member who might have considered becoming an officer, to get a good start for personal development in public speaking and being at ease when talking in front of a crowd, as well as allowing a brother to become more familiar with the workings of the lodge and Masonry in general. The office of Senior Steward may be a beginning position but it is not unimportant. Have you ever seen a degree presented without the stewards?

Correction

A couple of issues back, I quoted some “Murphy’s Laws.” I have since found out that these laws were not written by Murphy, but by some other guy with the same last name. Besides, Murphy was an eternal optimist. Thought you would like to know.

Temple Board

The temple board is making some upgrades in the kitchen: new range, countertop replacement, sink repairs. The cost won’t be too much, but the board could use some financial assistance. It has been requested that the membership (who are the actual owners of the temple) make
some contributions to the “Kitchen Fund”.

It won’t take a large donation by each of the brethren, but any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Final Note

I shall pass this way but once. Therefore, any good that I can do or any kindness that I can show, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again.”

Special Lodge Supporters

Brethren add your name to the list.

These Brethren donated Ten Dollars or more in extra support to our lodge and we thank them. Their names will appear in the newsletter until January, 2008. Won’t you be a supporter and send a donation to WB John Weyrauch at the above address.
Carl J. Bruckner
Paul H. Bushong
Richard L. Coy
Fount Deaton
Guy C. Douglas
Jack D. Dowler
George A. Fisher Jr.
Howard A. Fricke
Brian R. Hawkins
Jimmy Hoover
Lloyd O. Nickell
Richard W. Poore
Charles W. Ridgeway, Jr.
John W. Shimer
James M. Simko
Mark F. Stachler
Charles W. Topper
Daniel W. Wertz
John A. Weyrauch
James T. Young

Important Notice

Please note that all correspondence to the lodge should be sent to our Secretary’s home address:
John A. Weyrauch • 4700 Briar Knoll Drive • Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 434-5140 • jaweyrauch /at/ woh[dot]rr[dot]com (insert appropriate symbols when emailing)
If the correspondence is meant for the Master, it should be sent to:
James M. Simko • 1316 Southlyn Drive • Kettering, OH 45409
(937) 293-8452 •jsimko.pwm /at/ usa[dot]net (note the dot between the o and the p)

Mail sent to the temple address will be returned to the sender by the post office.
We do not have provisions to receive mail at the temple.

Fraternal greetings from the East

The annual meeting of Far Hills Lodge No. 784, F&AM was held on November 7, 2007. At this meeting the officers were elected who will govern the lodge for the upcoming year. These Brethren will be installed at the stated meeting of the lodge on December 13, 2007.

Congratulations to our two newest Master Masons: Bro. Brian Bailey and Bro. Joe Rakoczy. Welcome aboard brethren.

Our inspection this year will be on April 1, 2008 in the Master Mason Degree. We will be needing your help to display the work since most of it will have to be performed by lodge members. If you are familiar with the speaking parts, let me know so that a craft can be assembled.

Special Announcements

Congratulations to W.B. Bobby Gene Campbell, PM and KYCH on his election and installation as Most Illustrious Grand Master, Royal and Select Masons of Ohio. WB Campbell was Worshipful Master of Rock Moriah Lodge No. 740 in 1990. Among his many affiliations, he was Excellent High Priest of Friendship Chapter No. 245, R.A.M; Illustrious Master of Adoniram Council No. 131, Royal and Select Masons, Eminent Commander of Valley Commandery No. 80, Knights Templar; Past Patron of Jacob Eby Chapter, Order of Eastern Star; member of The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton and many other affiliations. His travels this year will be many and long. WB Campbell has been married almost forty years to the former Cathy Fuller. He has two daughters: Kimberly J. Campbell and Steffany R. Campbell. We wish him well in the coming year.

Congratulations to W.B. Rodger L. Southworth, PM on his election as a Knight of the York Cross of Honor, Ohio Priory No. 18. WB Rodger was Worshipful Master of Rock Moriah Lodge in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000. Among his many affiliations, he was High Priest, Friendship Chapter No. 245, RAM, 2003, 2008; Illustrious Master, Adoniram Council No. 131, 2005; Emminent Commander, Valley Commandery No. 80, 2006; and Apollo Dramatic Chapter Tabernacle No. 2, June 4, 2004.

We have survived the onslaught of Halloween and the holiday celebrating Thanksgiving. Now we enter the season celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. We should remember our less fortunate brethren and the hungry.

After that, we will enter the New Year. A holiday of parties, noise makers and firecrackers and a time of football games to fill a second full season. Please be careful driving at this time of the year and we hope to see all of you in your lodge during 2008.

We will, again, be purchasing boxes of candy and flowers for our widows. Volunteers are needed to assist in the distribution.

One unhappy note is the passing of Yvonne Isaacs. She is the wife of our former secretary, George Isaacs. She was a classy lady and we send our best wishes to the family.

Blood Bank

Blood donations to the Blood Bank. Maybe our members don’t realize we do have a blood bank account set up at the blood center. Just need to tell them it’s for the Far Hills Masonic Lodge #784, and we will get credit for each pint of blood donated.
– Thanks, Ron Seigla

From the Secretary’s Desk

I have been collecting dues monies and sending out the dues cards for the next year. If you haven’t paid yours yet, I urge you to exercise your most important Masonic duty, that of paying your dues. Remember that you must be in “good standing” with your Blue Lodge, to be a member in “good standing” of the other Masonic bodies, including the Shrine

Lodge Education Officer

Did U Know?

The Georgian Lodge No. 11, Paris, France (under the jurisdiction of the Grande Lodge Nationale Française or GLNF) celebrated the 85th Anniversary of the consecration of the Lodge in 2006.

Under the by-laws of Lodge, only one candidate can receive a degree at any one time. Therefore, there is never a situation where more than one candidate is initiated, passed or raised on a particular night. The idea behind this is that the candidate in question receives 100% of the attention of the Brethren for the evening, and that the ceremony that he participates in is dedicated to him and him alone.

The Georgian Lodge No. 11 is one of the oldest Lodges in the GLNF, and was consecrated when their mother Lodge, St. George’s No. 3 reached its constitutionally and by-laws mandated maximum of 50 members, and therefore had to “spin-off” a daughter Lodge. The Lodge was consecrated on March 12, 1921. The Georgian Lodge No. 11 is an English-Speaking Lodge that works the ritual most commonly employed by Lodges in the United Grand Lodge of England, namely, the Emulation Ritual. This ritual is very “strict” in its working of the ceremony, in that it is not theatrical. It ultimately relies on the use of language and the employment of the allegorical nature of our Order to transmit Masonic Light to the candidates.

Special Lodge Supporters

Brethren add your name to the list. These Brethren donated Ten Dollars or more in extra support to our lodge and we thank them. Please see the complete list by clicking on the page link “Special Lodge Supporters” in the right hand column of this site.

Important Notice

Please note that all correspondence to the lodge should be sent to our Secretary’s home address:
John A. Weyrauch • 4700 Briar Knoll Drive • Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 434-5140 • jaweyrauch [at] woh [dot] rr [dot] com (please fill in the appropriate symbols in your email address. This email was presented in this fashion to avoid “spam” software from picking it up on this web site.)

If the correspondence is meant for the Master, it should be sent to:
James M. Simko • 1316 Southlyn Drive • Kettering, OH 45409
(937) 293-8452 •jsimko.pwm [at] usa [dot] net (note the dot between the o and the p)

Mail sent to the temple address will be returned to the sender by the post office. We do not have provisions to receive mail at the temple.
The Lodge website is: www.farhillsmasons.org • The Grand Lodge website is: www.freemason.com

Officers Elected and Appointed for 2008

James M. Simko
PM Worshipful Master

Jack M. Harless
Senior Warden

David L. Brewer
Junior Warden

Thomas R. Spettel
PM Treasurer

John A. Weyrauch
PM Secretary

Thomas R. Adams
Senior Deacon

Ned R. Graeter
Junior Deacon

Arthur G. Camp
Tyler

Richard D. Crandall
Chaplain

Michael Perry
Senior Steward

Alan D. Crandall
Junior Steward

William F. Schmidt
Marshal

Lloyd O. Nickell
PM Lodge Trustee

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December 13, 2007
7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting
Business & Installation of Officers (Suits)

December 27, 2007
No Meeting
Merry Christmas

January 10, 2008
7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting

January 24, 2008
7:00 PM ~ Stated Meeting

MORE OF Murphy’s Lesser-Known Laws

• The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong.
• Things that come to those who wait will be the things left by those who got there first.

Murphy’s Lesser-Known Laws

• When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of 12 people who weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty.
• Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.
  Teach a man to fish and he’ll sit in a boat all day, drinking beer.
• Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
• He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
• Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t.
• Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.