The North Carolina Mason

July/August 2015 The North Carolina Mason Page 7 Greensboro e Masons of Greensboro were once again run- ning a float in the city's Independence Day Parade. Volunteers rode on the float and brought candy to toss to parade spectators. — Jeff Bullington e 23 rd Masonic District held an Easter Egg Hunt at WhiteStone on March 28. — P. P. Turner Lodge Guilford 656 held the Second Annual Howard Co- ble Citizenship Award Fundraiser May 30. e event was held at the Greensboro Masonic Temple. e din- ner with entertainment and a silent auction was to raise money for the Masonic Home for Children. Criteria for nominees include being a "model citi- zen" who serves the community as a volunteer, works with youth, "serves the country in an exemplary way," and "deserves a pat on the back." Nominations each required a $75 nomination fee. Coble himself was to present the award this year. Howard Coble is a former US Representative from Greensboro and a member of Guilford Lodge. Guilford was having their St. John's Day Picnic June 27 at Gibson Park in High Point. ey were bringing covered dishes, and the lodge was furnishing the drinks. — Chester Holder It's been a good year at the Greensboro Police De- partment for Gate City 694 members. Wayne Scott was named the new police chief and Bill Ladd was named the department's Volunteer of the Year. Both are Gate City members. Gate City had a raffle in May for a Remington Versa shotgun. Proceeds were for the Masonic Home for Children. On May 28, members of the lodge were going to a Greensboro Grasshoppers minor league baseball game. It was no coincidence that they chose a irsty ursday to attend as a group. Other events at Gate City included their regular Adopt-A-Street cleanup May 30, their Boston Butt fundraiser June 13, and an open house hot dog and hamburger dinner at the lodge. eir Fish Fry is set for September 12 and Ladies' Night for October 17. — Gary Balance and Trestleboard Greensboro 76 members were going to a Grass- hopper game as a group June 4. — Phillip Bialek P. P. Turner 746 is changing their stated commu- nication time to 7:00 p.m. from 7:30 p.m. ey hope it will allow members to get home earlier. — P. P. Turner Lodge Kenansville St. John's 13 traveled to James Sprunt Community College on May 1 to help Relay for Life fight cancer. e lodge raised $321 for the drive by selling barbecue sandwiches at the event. At the lodge's May meeting, Jimmy Powell got his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years in the lodge, and Hank Gurley got his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years. eir lodge's September Chicken Pastry Dinner has traditionally been held at Maxwell's Mill. is year, they are moving it to the lodge dinning room. — Lodge Log Ranger Montgomery 426 was holding their annual Memo- rial Weekend Hickory-Smoked Boston Butt Fund- raiser on May 22. ey were distributing the butts for $30 each and saving customers some of their cook- ing chores for the holiday weekend. Profits were ear- marked for the Masonic Homes and local charities. — Brian Rau Spruce Pine Gus McKinney, a 57-year member of Vesper 554, recently had the front porch at historical Orchard at Altapass named in his honor. More than 150 people, including eight past masters, a state senator, district attorney, and several judges, were on hand to see him honored. McKinney has served the community in many capacities and several elected offices. — Newsletter Southern Pines June 1 marks Past Masters' and Awards Night at Southern Pines 484. WhiteStone Director Mark Ko- lada was guest speaker. May 1 the lodge held their popcorn and snow cone sale at the town's Uptown First Friday Block Party. Proceeds were for the Masonic Homes. — Gene Maples Concord Stokes 32 sponsored a visit from NC Blood Bank May 2. It honored Gerald Oliver. ey had a 30 unit goal. Later that night, they were assembling at the lo- cal Relay for Life cancer charity event. June brought the lodge Terry Cox's popular pro- gram "e Secrets of Masonry Unfolded." On June 20, they were having their annual Chicken Dinner fundraiser. — omas A. VanEtten see STATE page 12 A fresh visitation FRANKLINVILLE — Hanks 128 had a special group of visitors at their April 13 stated communi- cation. Among the VIPs were 24 th District Deputy Grand Master Lee Bunting and 24 th District Depu- ty Grand Lecturer Wayne Morton. They were also joined by the local Prince Hall DDGM and a DDGM from South Carolina, a large turnout of past masters and a lodge full of Master Masons. The diverse group of Masons from multiple jurisdictions enjoyed a meal together before the meeting. Lodge Master Keith Ed- dins described it as an "awesome night for Masonry and Brothers dwelling together in harmony." The added bonus for the night was reading three peti- tions for the degrees. — Keith Eddins Southport Pythagoras 249's annual fish fry was termed a suc- cess. We have yet to hear results from another of their big annual events — their Independence Day Hot Dog Sale. ey hold the three-day sale around South- port's downtown celebration. — Newsletter Hookerton e Sixth Masonic District raised five new Masons at an outdoor Master Mason Degree just outside town here May 30. Greenville's Crown Point 708 hosted. — Chuck Smithwick Jerusalem 95 sends monthly checks for $30 to a lady at WhiteStone. ey passed the hat at lodge in May and picked up $221 to build up the account. — e Jerusalem Journal Matthews e Fall Golf Tournament Fund Raiser at Mat- thews 461 is set for October 16 at Stonebridge Golf Club in Monroe. — Brian Turner Pilot Mountain Rick Smith visited East Surry High School May 29 to present Pilot 493's scholarship. Pamela Grizzell was the honoree. One of the ways they raise money for this scholarship is at lodge dinners during the year. For instance, recently Mike and Ann Register did a Low Country boil before a meeting. e meal raised $165 for the scholarship fund. One of the lodge's favorite fundraisers each year is the hot dog sale at Dickie Crump's Sandwich Shop downtown in Pilot Mountain. e world famous Squeeze Box hot dog features a secret chili recipe. is year's event, held May 2, made $1,700 for Masonic charities. Twenty-five volunteers sold 804 hot dogs. Dickie Crump was named Treasurer of Distinction by Pilot Lodge. He has served in the office since 1999. e lodge is looking at the cost of improving hand- icap accessibility to its restrooms. — e Pilot Mountain Traveler

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