I hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday season!
As we venture into 2014, inspection season has already kicked off. I want to encourage everyone to attend one or all of the inspections. It is a great way to meet other brothers around the district and bring helpful suggestions back to Reynoldsburg.

My Brethren, traveling season is upon us. And no, I don’t mean run south of the Mason-Dixon and avoid the snow. By traveling season I refer to what is better known as “Inspection Season.” Yes it is that time again and it is a glorious time to be a Master Mason. As most of us know each year every Lodge under the Grand Lodge of Ohio must perform a degree to be inspected upon. Yes, this may be a bit stressful for the officers but more than anything it is an opportunity for the Craftsmen themselves. In our district alone we have 26 Blue Lodges. This affords the membership the chance to meet new Brethren (hint to the newest members), connect with old friends and enjoy degree work in all its glory.

The other day I was contemplating the various brethren who need to be introduced at the annual inspection and asked myself, “Who are the most important brethren in the lodge?” Let's start by reviewing several categories of possibilities.

My article for this issue addresses communication. We have recently experienced some really, really cold weather. The weather that was too cold for some members to venture out to attend Lodge. If the weather gets to a point where the Worshipful Master decides to call off a meeting, I will put out an automated phone blast letting you know. In the past, I have used this method of communication to let you know about funerals and most recently about Breakfast with Santa. If you live locally and never received a phone message like this, then I don’t have your phone number. Communication is a two way street. You need to provide me with a current phone number. A current email address would be great too! So if you want to know what’s happening in Lodge, get me a phone number and/or email address. Also, if you know a Brother that isn’t feeling well, in the hospital or needs a ride to Lodge, etc., let one of the officers know and we’ll get in touch with the member. All of the officer’s phone numbers and email addresses are listed in the Trestleboard. We need you to communicate with us as much as we need to communicate with you!