We had the pleasure to participate in the annual Delta Christams Parade this past Saturday. This was the largest group we ever had involved, and certainly the most effort put into a "float" (Pat Lambert, you were amazing to work with through this and thanks John Seabolt for towing us along). We handed out a ton of candy and stuffed animals (thanks Shawn Griffin for that) and ended the evening with some awesome fellowship (and hot chocolate) at the lodge afterwards. This was an amazing event for the lodge my brothers! (read more for gallery pictures)
We were contacted in early September by one of the teachers at PDY Elementary School about having a guided tour of our Lodge Temple Building. Every year in late September, the 3rd grade class takes a walking tour of Delta to look at the history of the village. We were told that every year they stop by the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple to point out the date and describe it as one of the oldest buildings in the village, but they have never had a chance to tour it.
We became aware of a community support event being sponsored by Northstar Steel and Pike-Delta-York Schools, through the organization Let's Build. which had a one-day event to build 150 bed frames to be donated to families in need. The big push was to amass volunteers for the event.
We are sad to report the passing of Harold Scheiner, a 33 year member of Fulton Lodge 248. Harold was born Ju 10, 2945 and layed down the working tools of life on May 9, 2022. Harold resided in Hayden, Idaho and although Funeral services were on May 19, 2022, he will receive Interment with Full Military honors on May 31, 2022 in Fort Stanton, New Mexico. Harold was Initiated to EA on January 6, 1987, passed to FC on January 20, 1987, and raised to the Sublime degree or MM on February 3, 1987.
A Lodge brother and past master, W.B. Don Gerdes, has commissioned local artist Becca Brehm in Delta to create a handsome print of our lodge building. These matted prints are available for purchase either in an acetate sleeve for $25 or framed for $40. The overall dimension is 8in x 10in with matting. The print is based on a historic photo of Fulton Lodge from the early 1900s. Proceeds from the sale of these prints will go towards our Lodge's Historic Marker Fund. Please contact the secretary of Fulton Lodge if you are interested in purchasing one of these amazingly detailed prints (secretary@fultonlodge.org).
Note: if you need us to mail it, we'll let you know the estimated postage.
Brothers, it is with a heavy heart that I bring the news of the passing of Worshipful Brother Timothy M. Churchill of Fulton Lodge 248. With 54 years of service, Tim has been our secretary for the lodge for over 30 years. I do not have any further information on Masonic Services, but wanted to make you all aware as most knew he was having health challenges. We will provide information regarding services as soon as we have it.
Fulton Lodge No. 248 was honored to host the installation ceremony for W.B. John H. Seabolt, appointed District Education Officer for 2022, for the Fifth Masonic District of the Grnad Lodge of Ohio. John served as Master of Fulton Lodge in 2018, as well as Lodge Education Officer in 2021.
Brothers, it is with a heavy heart that I bring the news of the passing of Worshipful Brother Timothy M. Churchill of Fulton Lodge 248. With 54 years of service, Tim has been our secretary for the lodge for over 30 years. I do not have any further information on Masonic Services, but wanted to make you all aware as most knew he was having health challenges. We will provide information regarding services as soon as we have it.