The North Carolina Mason

Page 12 The North Carolina Mason May/June 2016 STATE, from previous see next page Fayetteville Fort Bragg 667 took the lead for the 17 th Masonic District in setting up an information booth here for the Dogwood Festival April 23–24. David Seivers, Roger Owens, and John Hall took the point on the project to reach out to the community during the large gathering. Other lodges and appendant bodies participated as they passed out information and answered questions. — Derec Mercer Grand Lodge Commission on Sub- ordinate Lodge Special Activities Chair- man Jim Medlin did a seminar at Fort Bragg 667 on lodge fundraising on March 2. It is the Commission's job to make sure that we do not get into legal or financial jeopardy during our fundraisers. — Ken Wical Gastonia King Solomon 704 has reinstituted their annual lodge picnic. It is sched- uled for the third Tuesday in June. Gaston County Sheriff Alan Clon- inger recently provided the evening's program for King Solomon 704. He told them about county government and some of the interesting experi- ences he has had in his job. — e Plumb Line Grand Secretary Walt Clapp visited a meeting of Gastonia 369 to teach them and discuss with them some of the things they can do to help protect their interest in the historic property they occupy. ey talked about alterna- tive income streams and fundraisers. — e Trestle Board Southern Pines April 30 was outreach for Southern Pines 484 as they held their Springfest fundraiser. ey sold popcorn and snow cones to attendees for the town festival. e lodge's First Saturday Fellow- ship Breakfasts continue. ey start up at 8:00 o'clock. Southern Pines Lodge set their Awards and Past Master's Night for May 4. — Gene Maples Washington Washington 675 held a raffle for Masonic charity this spring. ey gave away a rifle and a shotgun. ey raised more than $2,000 for the NC Masonic Foundation. Kinston St. John's 4 held its Fifth Annual Corn Hole Tournament May 7. Entries were $40 per team. Cash prizes were paid to the top three teams. Proceeds were going to Masonic charities. On March 12, the three Lenoir County lodges (St. John's 4, Pleasant Hill 304, and Richard Caswell 705) drove to Oxford to carry school sup- plies for the rest of the school year. — Lyn Hill Kenly April 17 was the day for Kenly 257's Annual Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser. ey were raising money for their scholarships this year. ey were hop- ing to award two $1,000 grants in 2016. e lodge is planning to salute Jim- my Bailey's 50 years in the lodge in July. Kenly Lodge is beginning to use a computer dialing service to notify their members of upcoming events. — Past Meridian Elizabethtown Bladen 646 is holding a shotgun raffle this summer. Tickets are five dollars each for a chance on a Stoeger 12-gauge semiautomatic. e drawing is August 22. e money raised will go to help the Masonic Home for Chil- dren in Oxford. — Ken Wical Hookerton Jerusalem 95 hosted the Sixth Ma- sonic District's Outdoor Degree May 21. ey raised three candidates under a rising full moon. One wag suggested calling it the Soggy Bottom Degree be- cause of the well-soaked ground caused by the abundant rain for a couple of days before the event. Jerusalem Lodge replaced the win- dows on one side of their building. ey got by for less than $1,000 thanks to their Brother J. K. Hall's contributed labor. — e Jerusalem Journal Cary e Annual Spring Barbecue at Cary 198 was set for April 8. ree- quarters of a ton of pig was to be served along with boiled potatoes, slaw, and hush puppies. Proceeds were going to Masonic charities. — Benton W. Oakes Jr. Holly Springs Fifteenth Masonic District Deputy Grand Master Todd Dyches reminded the lodges of his district that the dis- trict's Facebook page is maintained to keep up with and inform members of the district of local and other events of interest. — Benton W. Oakes Jr. Dallas e 36 th Masonic District was hold- ing its Easter Egg Hunt March 26. Gastonia 369 was sponsoring the fun at Biggerstaff Park in Dallas. — Benjie Creasman Hamlet Hamlet 532 held their famous Chicken and Dumpling Plate Sale March 11. — Frank Wanko Lewisville West Bend 434 invited Angie Chop- lin to speak to the lodge about the Bikes for Books and Backpack programs. She visited in April. — By the Square Community fun in Little Washington WASHINGTON — Each year, Washington 675 sponsors teams in area recre- ation leagues. The most recent was the soccer team in their home town. The spon- sorships are an enjoyable way of demonstrating support of youth and community. Creedmoor April 9 was Cruise-In time for Creedmoor 499. ey started with the Bike Show, moved on to the Clas- sic Car Cruise-In, sold their barbecue plates, and held their gun raffle. e money they raised from the events was to be used on several charities. — Tommy Keith Wilmington Wilmington 319 held their Fish Fry April 27. — Newsletter St. John's 1 is holding a raffle for the Masonic Homes. ey are awarding a $1,000 travel voucher, a dinner for two at a top local restaurant, and a stainless steel Masonic ring. — Philip White Youngsville May 21 was the date for Youngsville 377's Lodge Pork Barbecue Fundraiser. ey were selling Boston butts. — Dean Mooney Raleigh William T. Bain 231 held their barbecue chicken fundraiser in April. Plates were eight dollars. ey offered free delivery on ten or more plates. —Chris Mills James B. Green 735 hosted the local York Rite for an educational program about the appendant body. ey also passed the hat to buy a lamp post ban- ner for the Home for Children. — Scott Sholar

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