August 6, 2009

Wendell J. Hoop a member of John A Brashear Lodge No. 743

received his fifty-year pin at his home due to health conditions.

The presentation was made by Douglas L. Heinz, D.D.G.M. 57th. Masonic

District.   Others present were Giulio A. Magrini, P.M., W.M. and

Secretary Kenneth  J. Schneider, Jr.

Photos provided by Kenneth J. Schneider, Jr.

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D.D.G.M. presenting pin to Bro. Hoop	Proud Bro. Wendell Hoop
L to R - Giulio Magrini P.M., W.M. Bro Wendell Hoop and D.D.G.M. Doug Heinz.	Brother Hoop and Douglas Heinz, D.D.G.M.

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Stated Meeting June 2, 2009

The evening was preceded by a great dinner prepared by Two Brothers Bar-B-Q at 6:00 P.M.

followed by the Stated Meeting at 7:30 P.M. when Martin G. Ritter was presented his 25 year service pin and Past Masters were recognized.  After the meeting two clowns Sleepy & Bubbles from the Syria Shrine presented a program "The Story Behind the Mask".  This was followed by strawberries and ice cream through the generosity of Brothers Martin Ritter and Ken Schneider.

Photos taken by Joseph :L. Betz, P.M.

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Giulio Magrini,  P.M., W.M., Martin Ritter, P.M. and Bro. Raymond Luffy Sr. Preparing strawberries for the Stated Meeting.

Giulio Magrini, P.M., W.M. presenting 25 year service pin to Martin G. Ritter, P.M.

Brother Joseph L. Betz, P.M.  receiving a carnation and recognition as a Past Master from the Worshipful Master.

Brothers John Dickinson, P.M. , Richard Curry, Sr. , P.M., and Anthony Brozovich, P.M. receiving recognition as Past Masters.

John (Sleepy) Jones and Jack (Bubbles) Jones pictured with the Worshipful Master. Both are Syria Shrine clowns who presented a program to the  lodge, "The Story Behind the Mask".