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The Worshipful Master and Wardens of Reynoldsburg Lodge have invited Whitehall Lodge No. 761 to consolidate into our lodge. The Worshipful Master, Treasurer and Secretary of Whitehall Lodge have chosen to recommend this action at their April 10 stated meeting. On April 10, every member of Whitehall Lodge in attendance signed a declaration that it was in the best interests of Masonry to merge into Reynoldsburg Lodge No. 340. The Whitehall members are being notified by mail, and the declaration must be read at three subsequent meetings before they vote on September 11, 2018. A 3/4 majority must vote yes to approve this action.
If Whitehall votes to merge into our lodge, then Reynoldsburg Lodge will read this information on September 18, October 2 and October 16. On October 16, Reynoldsburg Lodge will vote (with a 3/4 majority required for approval). At that time, the lodge will operate under the banner of Reynoldsburg Lodge No. 340 F&AM.
In the discussions between the leadership of the respective lodges, the following mission statement was agreed to:
The mission of the new Reynoldsburg Lodge is to provide a Masonic experience that respects the best aspects of both Reynoldsburg and Whitehall Lodges, while taking the opportunity to update and improve the lodge. The lodge seeks to hold activities which will engage not only the lodge members, but also their families and the community. We wish to deliver the best ritual and education possible to help our members become better brothers, better fathers, better husbands and better men.
While the lodges remain independent, the Worshipful Masters expect hold events together and encourage the brothers to visit and get to know each other. We will keep you informed of the progress and invite your comments on this development.
Sent on behalf of James Woodward, WM, Benjamin Okwumabua, SW and Ken Cohen, JW
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