Brethren, Dover Lodge will be holding a practice session for all those preparing for their Entered Apprentice examination. Several Master Masons will be on-hand at Dover Lodge on Thursday October 8th at 7:30pm to assist our Entered Apprentices with the exam work. All Brethren from all regular Ohio lodges are welcome to attend! Attendees are asked to bring an item to share for “munchies”, whether finger-food, snacks or dessert. Exam practice will take place in the Lodge Room, walking through the entire ritual as many times as the Brethren request.
Dover Lodge cares greatly that the work of the exam be learned thoroughly by every Mason of every degree. This session will focus solely on the Entered Apprentice exam, but all Fellow Crafts and Master Masons are encouraged to attend and assist these worthy Entered Apprentices in their work. Dress is casual.
We believe that the memorization of the exam work is merely the “muscle memory” on the Masonic Path, and that the deeper meanings become clearer and more impactful after the memorization has taken place. Practice will be carried out behind closed doors and by mouth to ear, as it has been for hundreds of years (although EAs are certainly encouraged to bring their exam booklets for reference). Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts from sister lodges must be accompanied by a Brother Master Mason, or know a Dover Master Mason who can vouch for them. No Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft will be admitted unless they are a member of Dover Lodge, or are vouched for by another Master Mason.
Brethren, please join us for a time of learning and fun in an environment of support!
Congratulations to our newest Brother who was made a Mason last evening. Our thanks go to the Brethren who gave all of their energy to make sure this was a memorable night for our newest Dover Lodge member. The Masonic professionalism was impressive, to say the least! We enjoyed a pizza party afterward, and heard a dramatic reading of Dan Brown’s latest book (‘The Lost Symbol’). Of course, the fellowship lasted well into the night!
Our annual Installation of Officers will take place on Thursday November 19 2009 at 7:30pm. As usual, this yearly event is open to all Masons and their partners. Join us as we welcome next year’s officers to their chairs!
Brethren, the Worshipful Master has called a special meeting for the purpose of conferring the second degree on a very-deserving Brother. Please join us on Thursday October 22nd 2009 at 7:30pm as we bring this Brother to the next level in his Masonic journey. Officers are required to dress in tuxedos, and all Brethren in suits or coats with ties please. Come be a part of our noble work!
Brethren of Dover Lodge, please join us on October 15, 2009 for FellowCraft degree practice. We have several Brethren who are ready for their second degree, and we need to be ready! Come dressed casually, and be ready for the work. No question is too simple – come ready to ask anything about which you’re unsure!