 Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, The DDGM, Worshipful Brother Marty Silverwood has informed us that Grand Master Bobby Rideout will be making his official visit to the First District on January 8, 2025 at Unanimity Lodge No. 7 in Edenton, NC. This will be more of a traditional visit with a meal followed by a Tiled Meeting at 7pm. This visit will include Districts 1,2,3 and 5. I will be taking a head count next at our second stated meeting in December fo ascertain the number that will attend from Eureka. More information will follow as it becomes available. S/f, Paul |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, The DDGM, Worshipful Brother Marty Silverwood has informed us that Grand Master Bobby Rideout will be making his official visit the First District on January 8, 2025 at Unanimity Lodge No 7 in Edenton, NC. This will more of a traditional visit with a meal followed by a Tiled Meeting at 7pm. This visit will include Districts 1,2,3 and 5. I will be taking a head count next at our second stated meeting in December fo ascertain the number that will attend from Eureka. More information will follow as it becomes available. S/f, Paul |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, The turkey dinner for our next stated is coming together. Here is what we have so far: Roast turkey - Scot Hardwick Baked Ham - Johnny Thomas Mashed potatoes - Don Kosik Dressing/stuffing - Skip Rapp Mac and cheese - Russell Scull Gravy - Don Kosik, Skip Rapp Green Bean Casserole - Paul Miller Buttered corn & potato salad - Larry Newell Sweet potatoes - Julian Copeland Cranberry Sauce - Paul Miller Dinner rolls - Paul Miller Pumpkin pie - Tony Temple Pecan pie - Tony Temple Whipped Cream - Tony Temple Coffee - Lodge Iced tea - Tony Temple Ice - Tony Temple Brethren, the list is now 100+% complete. Look forward to seeing you there. PLEASE REMEMBER WE MAY HAVE VISITORS. S/f, Paul |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Dues notices for 2025 will be placed in the mail tomorrow morning, November 14th. Be on the lookout. Dues for members with less than 50 years is $185.00 Dues for members with 50+ years is $150.00 as 50+ years members do not pay the $35.00 per capita fee. All dues are due on January 1, 2025. S/f, Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, The turkey dinner for our next stated is coming together. Here is what we have so far: Roast turkey - Scot Hardwick Baked Ham - Mashed potatoes - Don Kosik Dressing/stuffing - Skip Rapp Mac and cheese - Russell Scull Gravy - Don Kosik, Skip Rapp Green Bean Casserole - Paul Miller Buttered corn & potato salad - Larry Newell Sweet potatoes - Julian Copeland Cranberry Sauce - Paul Miller Dinner rolls - Paul Miller Pumpkin pie - Tony Temple Pecan pie - Tony Temple Whipped Cream - Tony Temple Coffee - Lodge Iced tea - Tony Temple Ice - Tony Temple Brethren, list is 99% complete, just the baked ham remains. Look forward to seeing you there. PLEASE REMEMBER WE MAY HAVE VISITORS. S/f, Paul |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Eureka Lodge will be holding its monthly breakfast this Saturday, November 16th at 8am. Please come out and joins us. S/f, Paul |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Brethren, These are ideals, not all the items are necessary. If we don't fill all of this, we'll still have a good meal. Please email me what you are planning on bringing for this meal. . Roast Turkey Baked Ham Mashed Potatoes Dressing Mac n Cheese Gravy Green Bean Casserole Buttered Corn Sweet Potatoes, Candied Cranberry Jam or Sauce Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie Pecan Pie Whip Cream Coffee Iced Tea S/f,Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, I had the pleasure of representing Eureka Lodge No. 317 at the 237th Annual Communication of The Grand Lodge of North Carolina of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina. Effective this morning just before noon W/Bro Robert Rideout was officially installed as Grand Master and W/Bro Steve Norris was officially installed as Deputy Grand Master. The installation of all the other Grand Officers will be announced at a later date but suspect it will early November. More to follow at Tuesdays stated communication. Sincerely and fraternally, Paul Miller, PM, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Eureka Lodge will have a breakfast this Saturday beginning at 8am. Please come out and join us and enjoy the fellowship. S/f, Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Brethren, After chatting with the Grand Secretary I was under the impression this Amendment would be withdrawn and not brought before the Grand Lodge for a vote, Needless to say, my impression was wrong. This per capita increase if passed will be RETROACTIVE BACK TO JANUARY 1, 2023 meaning that the lodge will have to absorb this since dues from 2023 and 2024 have already been collected and we can't ask the members to send us an additional $10 covering 2023 and 2024. Based on our current membership this will be an additional $930 we will owe the Grand Lodge in addition to the 2025 per capita bill of $3720 ($40 x 93) that we will owe, making it a total of $4650 + the other charges for dues cards, etc. I've attached the 2024 Reports Book below so you can read it for yourselves. S/f, Amendment Group 14 The following amendment has been submitted by Grand Master Donald E. Kehler.This amendment would amend Regulation 20-1.1 to increase the PerCapita from $35.00 to $40.00 annually. Chapter 20 – Per Capita Tax and Initiation FeeReg. 20-1 – Established REG. 20-1 ESTABLISHED.Each lodge, including lodges under dispensation, shall pay annually to theGrand Secretary, for the use of the Grand Lodge, the sums hereinafterspecified.1. The sum of forty dollars ($40.00) and for each member of the lodge at low twelve on December thirty-first. A lodge shall be exempt from the payment of the annual assessment to the Grand Lodge for any member who has received the Fifty-YearService Award and any member of a lodge whose dues have been remitted under Reg. 77-14.2. (5-1.1; 20-1; 81-1; 81-7). (This regulation amended effective January 1, 2023.) Respectfully submitted, Matthew C. Robbins, Chairman |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, As discussed at our stated meeting this past Tuesday evening below is the "NC Mason Online Supplement" link: https://masonpost.com/ncmason/NCMason_Sup202407.pdf Unfortunately this supplement will not be printed and mailed and is available only on line. The "operative word" here is "online." This will be the only place you'll find the lodge information that was contained in our newspaper style NC Mason that served us so well for so many years. However, I'm told this is progress. I'll let you be the judge. S/f, Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethern, It is with a heavy heart that I must again report that one of our Brothers, John Schwab, has passed to "that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens". Brother John passed on 9/1/2024 at 2am. A grave side service, with Masonic Rites will be held on 9/5/24 at 11am, and will take place at Eure Christian Church, 872 NC 137, Eure NC 27935. If you are able, please come out and pay your last respects to our Brother, and show our support for the family. Fraternally and Sincerely, Marty Silverwood DDGM First Masonic District |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, I received my NC Mason today by mail. If you didn't get it today it's on its way to you and you should see it tomorrow or Saturday. Let me know if you don't receive it by our next stated communication. I changed it so all members of Eureka Lodge will receive it by mail. S/f, Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, I have received word from the SGA at Oxford that the NC Masons were mailed yesterday. Apparently there was a porblem getting addresses into their metering machine which was the reason for the delay in mailing. Be on the lookout. S/f, Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, After receiving a case of NC Masons a couple of months ago I went into Grand View and discovered all Eureka members had been removed from direct mailing of the magazine. I then went into each members record and added the direct mailing method back which took some time because it couldn't be done collectively, it had to be done individually. I discovered that both Hall and Currituck received their NC Masons by the box as Eureka did a couple of months ago. Not what they were expecting. This is the magazines way of saving postage. The problem is those don't come to lodge on a regular basis. Unfortunately, there are a lot more that don't come than those that do. I asked the editor, Bro Don Butto about this back in June and he said to deliver them to the members during visitation. This is completely unrealistic and near impossible especially with those members that have moved out of state. I have not received mine as of today. I talked with Don Butto last Thursday and supposedly they were mailed by the print shop at Oxford a couple of weeks ago. If you've received the NC Mason please email me. DO NOT REPLY if you have not received the NC Mason. Thank you, S/f, Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Last Tuesday Doug Brickhouse's brother Troy had a heart attack. I talked with Doug a few days ago and he told me about his brother. He said Troy had the heart attack on Tuesday, then he felt better the next day and went to work Wednesday and Thursday. Friday Doug talked him in to going to the Emergency Room at SAMC. A heart attack was confirmed and he was admitted to SAMC awaiting transfer to Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk for heart bypass surgery. The transfer took place I assume yesterday or today and his bypass surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, August 22nd. Please keep Troy, Doug and the family in your prayers that all goes well tomorrow. Skip has Troy's address and has put a card in the mail from the lodge. Sincerely and fraternally, Paul Miller, Secretary |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Gatesville will be conferring a Master Mason degree on 8/29 at 7pm. It takes at least 22 people to confer a 3rd degree, so if you can, come out and help our Gatesville brethren. Please let Gatesville know if you will be able to assist. |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Masters, Secretaries and Brethern, Just a quick reminder of the District meeting to be held on Monday 7/29/24, 7pm, at the Hertford Rec. Center. Perquimans is the host lodge. A six dollar donation per member present is requested to help offset the cost of the meal. If you haven't already, please notify the host lodge with the expected attendance from your lodges to insure there is enough food for everyone. Please complete the attached report and bring it to the meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Respectfully and Sincerely, Marty Silverwood DDGM First Masonic District |
Eureka No. 317 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, I previously sent an email regarding electronic petitions. This is an update to that email. If you have a prospective candidate, do not, repeat, do not give me a petition, Form 17 and take no money from the prospect. Provide me the following information on your prospective candidate: a. First and Last Name b. Email address (make absolutely sure you have this correct) c. Mobile phone number (make absolutely sure you have this correct) d. Zip Code I will then take the above information and create a prospect for Eureka Lodge and an email link will go to his email address and he will click on the link provided in that email and proceed from there to fill out the petition, pay all necessary fees using a credit card, and then will move on to the background check and again pay all necessary investigative fees using his credit card which at a minimum will be $33.50. Once he has completed all forms and paid all fees this information will go to the grand lodge for certification. I will validate the recommenders. Both recommenders must be current active NC Masons and at least one recommender must be a member of Eureka Lodge. Recommending prospects to the lodge. If you don't know them, DON'T RECOMMEND THEM and DON'T ASK OTHER BROTHERS IN THE LODGE TO SIGN AS A RECOMMENDER IF THEY DON'T KNOW THE PERSON. IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE PETITIONER YOUR OBLIGATION IS TO NOT RECOMMEND HIM FOR MEMBERSHIP and/or REFUSE TO SIGN THE PETITION. If a person or stranger whom you're not familiar with asks you for a petition invite them to our dinner, DO NOT GIVE THEM A PETITION. Also prospects that you only casually know, see a couple of times per month is also not a prospect to receive a petition. Invite them to dinner. To truly get to know a prospect takes time, it doesn't happen in a week or two. As Master Masons it is our obligation to protect the West Gate. I know this sounds confusing, however, after the first one it should go pretty smoothly. Lasly, I stated in my previous email on this subject that the investigation committee and others would need access to Grand View. This has changed and I will provide more information when we get to this point. Sincerely and fraternally, Paul Miller, P.M., Secretary |
Brethren,
Forgot to add the time. Meeting is at 7pm.
Sorry!
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
Tomorrow night is the quarterly district meeting. Widow's Son #75 is hosting this meeting at Eureka Lodge.
Come out and enjoy the fellowship of your masonic brethren.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
Eureka Lodge will hold it's monthly breakfast this Saturday, April 20th at 8am.
Please come out and enjoy the food and fellowship.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
On Tuesday, April 16th, Brother Joseph S. Winslow will receive his 50 year Veteran Emblem from the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. This prestigeous award will be presented by the Master, Worshipful Brother Johnny Nichols at our stated meeting at 7 p.m. Dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. Please come out and support our brother and congratulate on a half century of freemasonry.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Paul Miller, P.M., Secretary
Masters, Secretaries and Brethern,
Masters, Secretaries and Brethern,
Test Post
Test Post
Harry P. Lee, Sr. Obituary
Greetings Brethren,
The space program can be directly traced to the first flight of the Wright Brothers machine at Kitty Hawk and early military and civilian rocket tests that occurred in the Outer Banks. Bro. James Webb - a native of Tally Ho, North Carolina and a member of Oxford Lodge #122 and University Lodge #408, served as NASA’s Administrator at the beginning of the space program and helped shape the scientific advances that have led to the betterment of mankind. In addition, Morehead Planetarium at UNC-Chapel Hill served as a training ground for the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, & Soyuz-Skylab astronauts where they learned celestial navigation.
In recognition of this connection, under special dispensations from the Grand Lodges of North Carolina and Texas, Tranquility Lodge #2000 (“the Moon Lodge”) will hold its next meeting at University Lodge #408 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 27, 2024.
From First in Flight to First on the Moon
The main purpose of Tranquility Lodge #2000’s meeting is to the present the Community Builder Award to Dr. Todd Boyette, Director of Morehead Planetarium – in recognition of Morehead Planetarium’s important contribution to space exploration and Dr. Boyette’s passion for bringing science education to children through the North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest) and other activities. But this is also an opportunity to build brotherly love and friendship amongst brothers from our two Grand Lodges and any brothers attending from other Grand Jurisdictions.
I invite you to come for this extraordinary event – a chance to greet our Texas brothers and see differences in ritual of another grand jurisdiction. This will also be an opportunity to learn how our fraternity and our state have and will continue to support science education and the space program. You do not have to be a member of Tranquility Lodge #2000 to attend.
I hope you can join us for this "The Seventh Step" the most superb model of excellence.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Donald E. Kehler
Grand Master
grandmaster@glnc.usSummary of Events:
April 26:
6:00-8:00 P.M.: Dutch Treat Social with Texas Brethren, Sienna Hotel, Chapel Hill
April 27:
8:00-10:00 A.M.: Registration & light breakfast - University Lodge #408, Chapel Hill
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.: Tiled Meeting – University Lodge #408, Chapel Hill
11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.: Lunch - University Lodge #408, Chapel Hill
6:00 – 9:00 P.M.: Black Tie Galaxy Gala – Morehead Planetarium
includes Community Builder Award presentation & special planetarium show
For a detailed schedule and to register see: https://nc.grandview.systems/tranquility_lodge_2000_event
From First in Flight to First on the Moon
For a detailed schedule and to register see: https://nc.grandview.systems/tranquility_lodge_2000_event
All meals and programs will be covered under the $200 fee for Masons.
Non-Mason guests attending the evening Galaxy Gala will be charged $175.
Masons of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, A.F.&A.M. can register through Grandview.
All other Masons of Masonic Jurisdictions recognized by the Grand Lodges of North Carolina and Texas can register using code: TRANQL424MASON.
Use code TRANQL424 for non-Mason guest registrations.
About Tranquility Lodge #2000
Tranquility Lodge #2000 is a special lodge chartered by the The Grand Lodge of Texas that meets quarterly in various cities of Texas, including an annual meeting held in Waco on or near the anniversary of the first moon landing. On July 20, 1969, Brother Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed on the moon. He carried with him special deputization from J. Guy Smith, the then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, authorizing him to claim Masonic Territorial Jurisdiction for The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. From this act, Tranquility Lodge #2000 was established in 1999 as a special lodge that would meet on the surface of the moon when it became possible to do so.
Philanthropic Work of Tranquility Lodge #2000
Tranquility Lodge #2000 provides financial support for organizations involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, particularly those related to space exploration. Since about 2011, the lodge has provided financial assistance annually to teachers attending the Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC) at Space Center Houston. In addition, the lodge is entering its second 5-year commitment to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation – which provides graduate scholarships in space science and have also supported the work of the Conrad Foundation and the Conrad Challenge.
About the Community Builder Award
This prestigious award was established by the Grand Lodge of Texas so that lodges can formally recognize outstanding non-Masons who have distinguished themselves through their service to the community, local and state governments, places of worship, or to humanity at large.
About North Carolina’s Contribution to Space Programs
Today, North Carolina’s Space Grant Program involves all public universities and community colleges in North Carolina and many private universities. The Space Grant program is supported by NASA and hosted at NC-State University. There have been many astronauts from North Carolina, including Christina Hammock Koch, who has been selected to be one of the first astronauts to return to the moon. North Carolina businesses have also been a part of space exploration from the beginning, including A-B Emblem, whose Apollo Mission patch was worn by Bro. Buzz Aldrin. There are currently four Astronaut Scholars at North Carolina universities (three at NC A&T and one at NCSU).
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Brethren,
I never received a copy of the email previously sent so I'll send it again.
Eureka Breakfast tomorrow morning at 8am at Eureka Lodge.
Hope to see you there.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
This is an update to the previous email, 6 PALLBEARERS will also be needed at the chapel to carry the casket to the hearse. Once that is done you'll get in your cars and drive to the cemetary. When you get at the cemetary just look for a green tent on wheels and you're probably in the right location. Park away from the burial site and walk back. Just make sure you park at the funeral home in a place that your not in the procesion.
Please try to make it and help us out.
S/f,
Paul
Brethren,
There will be masonic rites GRAVESIDE at West Lawn Cemetary, Monday after the 1pm funeral service. Our Master, W/Bro Johnny Nichols will be doing the rites graveside. We will need 6 brothers to be pallbearers. As of now the pallbearers will only be needed at the cemetary. The pallbearers will need to be at the cemetary before the arrival of the hearse. The funeral is at 1pm at the chapel...depending on the length I would suspect that the funeral graveside will start at around 1:45pm. If you attend the funeral make sure you park in a place that you are NOT IN THE PROSESSION. This will allow you to get to the cemetary quickly.
Please attend if you can.
Francis Alexander Rowe Obituary
Francis Alexander Rowe, born on March 17, 1927, in Littleton, NC, peacefully passed away at his residence on March 5, 2024, in Elizabeth City, NC. He was 96 years old.
Francis dedicated his life to serving his country with honor in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He, along with some of his high school classmates, were able to graduate early and join the military with other patriots to fight for our Country. Prior to Francis founding and owning Albemarle Distributing Company in 1960 and managing the North State Beverage Company, he worked alongside his father as a logger.
He was an active member of our community throughout his life. He was a member and Past Master of Eureka Lodge #317 AF&AM of Elizabeth City, a member and Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #44, and formerly a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Improved Order of the Red Men and the Pines Golf Club. He was an active member of Cann Memorial Presbyterian Church and served his church in many capacities. Francis’ greatest passions and enjoyment in life were his family, playing golf, and being with his coffee group every day at 4:00 p.m. He loved genealogy and wrote and published two books. Each book preserved the legacy of his paternal and maternal lineages for future generations.
Francis is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Deloris Terry Rowe; his daughter, Paula Warlick, of Lewiston, NC; his sons, Johnnie Rowe (Sandra) of Elizabeth City, NC and Alex Rowe (Betsy) of Camden, NC; five grandchildren, Justin Warlick (Ashley), April Rowe Turner (Brad), Joshua Rowe (Rachel), Amy Rowe, and Dianna Rowe; and seven great-grandchildren, Kamryn Rowe, Maddyx Turner, Roddick Turner, Carson Rowe, Grace Boykin, Joanah Warlick, and Charlie Warlick.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Hugo Rowe and Mary Blanche Alston Rowe; his son-in-law, Roger Warlick; his sister, Margaret Rowe; and his brother, Lacy Eugene Rowe.
A funeral service will be held at Twiford Memorial Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024 with the Rev. Don Morris and the Rev. Sam Jones officiating. Burial with military honors and Masonic rites will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and at other times at their residence, 305 Dogwood Trail, Elizabeth City, NC. Francis’ service will be live-streamed. To view the live streaming, go to his obituary page at www.TwifordFH.com.
Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Rowe’s name to The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565 (https://my.simplegive.com/App/Giving/mhco) or to a charity of one’s choice.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Rowe family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
Brethren,
Effective immediately I have a new email address which is: pemillerjr@icloud.com. Please correct my email address in local address books.
I have recently discovered that Internet Service Providers are getting out of the email business and only providing internet connectivity. It's entirely up to the customer to find free or purchase email service. Therefore, since I'm a big user of Apple products I have chose icloud.com.
Regret any inconvenience this has or may cause.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
A reminder that this Saturday, February 17th is our monthly breakfast, Starts at 8am until ??.
Please join us.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
"They must learn it by memory. By more than memory, they must learn it by heart. Not so that they can simply recite the words but so that they feel them, the shape of the story as it changes and lifts and falls and rushes or meanders toward its climax. So that they can recall and relate the story as intimately as if they have lived it themselves and as objectively as if they have played every role within."
With this in mind I, and in conjunction with the Board of Custodians, invite you to participate in an event called "The Ritual Restoration Symposium" to help solidify our Official Standard of Work in this Grand Jurisdiction. Seating will be limited in each location so please sign up early. Reservations will be cut off in advance of the sessions and walk-ins will not be accepted. These lodges will be tiled.
- 7:30am - 8:30am Registration
- 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast
- 9am - 2:30pm Meeting
- 12pm-12:45pm Lunch
Session 2: March 2, 2024, Ahoskie, North Carolina
Roanoke-Chowan Shrine Club
100 Shriners Road
Ahoskie, North Carolina, 27910
Please use this link to register for the event: https://nc.grandview.systems/events/3495
Masters, Secretaries and Brethern,
Brethren,
Do to another event planned months ago the breakfast tomorrow morning has been cancelled.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
Eureka Lodge will have a Fellow Craft Degree, Tuesday, 16 January at 7pm. Dinner at 6:15pm. Brother Johnny Blanton Thomas will be passed to the degree of Fellow Craft. Show him your support and come out and join us for this degree.
Officers are to wear coat and tie for this degree.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
For your information, effective yesterday, January 8th, Currituck Lodge No. 463 is no longer in the 1st Masonic District and is now part of the 2nd Masonic District. We wish them well. They're brothers and still need our support. If you can make their meetings to give them support it would be welcomed.
The 2nd District is now made up of Currituck No. 463 in Coinjock, NC, Manteo No. 521 in Manteo, NC and Providence No. 678 in Columbia, NC.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
Regarding the installation of officers at Currituck Lodge No. 463 this Friday the 22nd. This will be an OPEN INSTALLATION, repeat, OPEN INSTALLATION.
Fraternally,
Paul Miller, P.M., Secretary
Brethren,
There will be an installation of officers at Currituck Lodge No. 463, 210 Worthguard Rd, Coinjock, NC on Friday, December 22nd at 7:30pm. Dinner will start at 6:30pm. The installing officer for the evening will be the Most Worshipful Grandmaster of Masons of North Carolina, Donald Kehler. Keep in mind, parking is on the street in front of the lodge as they have no parking lot.
Fraternally,
Paul Miller, P.M., Secretary
Masters, Secretaries and Brethern,
Brethren,
This Tuesday evening at 7pm Eureka Lodge will install its officers for 2024. Those being installed are:
Johnny Nichols, PM, Master
Larry Newell, PM, Senior Warden
Skip Rapp, Junior Warden
Tony Temple, PM, Treasurer
Paul Miller, PM, Secretary
Gary Littleton, Senior Deacon
Ricky Durren, Junior Deacon will be installed at a later date
Dress is coat and tie for those being installed. I assume pants, socks and shoes are also required.
Dinner at 6:15pm and open lodge at 7pm.
A friendly reminder that there will be a Fellow Craft Degree at our next stated communication on December 19th when Bro John Shakin will be advanced.
Hope to see you Tuesday evening.
S/f,
Paul Miller, PM, Secretary
Brethren,
Please join us for breakfast this Saturday at 8 am at Eureka Lodge. Join the fellowship.
Fraternally,
Paul Miller, PM, Secretary
Masters, Secretaries and Brethern,
Masters, Secretaries, Brethern,
Masters, Secretaries, Brethern,
DDGM, First District
Masters, Secretaries and Brethern,
It is with great sorrow that I must inform everyone that our Brother, Bud Sowers has passed to that house, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. We have no specifics on the final arrangements yet but will pass them along as soon as we do. Please spread the word to your respective lodges.
Respectfully and Faternally,
Marty Silverwood
DDGM
First Masonic District
Brethren All,
Brethren,
The Master, Robert Bryant, had his knee replacement surgery ast Thursday and is now at home doing fine. Surgery went well and now he is recovering. Feel free to call him on CELL PHONE and wish him well.
S/f,
Paul
Brethren,
I failed to mention this Tuesday evening at our stated but there will be a District Meeting, Monday, October 30th at Unanimity Lodge No. 7 in Edenton at 7pm.
Please make every effort to attend and support Eureka Lodge in attendees.
S/f,
Paul
Brethren,
2024 Dues invoices went out in the mail this morning.
S&f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Masters, Secretaries, and Brethern
Masters, Secretaries and Brethern,
TEST, PLEASE DISREGARD.
Brethren,
In order to keep you informed, I was informed this afternoon that the $10 per capita increase passed, I was told "unanamously." Although it's hard to believe that every single delegate voted for it, regardless, it passed.
It's unconsionable to me that the membership would agree to paying more especially with the current economy. But, they did!
Eureka Lodge dues will go up another $10 making 2024 dues $186.00.
Brethren,
Eureka Ladies Night will be October 7th at 6pm at Eureka Lodge. We will again this year be sharing the evening with Elizabeth City York Rite Bodies. TopSide in Camden will be the caterer and W/Bro Bill Durham will be providing the entertainment for the evening. Come out and enjoy.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Paul Miller, P.M., Secretary
Brethren,
Eureka Lodge will have a double first degree tomorrow evening at 7 pm. Meal starts at 6:15 pm.
Tuxedos for officers.
S/f,
Paul
Eureka Lodge will have a breakfast this Saturday beginning at 8 am. Hope to see you there.
Masters, Secretaries, and Brethern,
Elizabeth City Shrine Club will be hosting an event/dinner on September 15th, at the Shrine Club. Doors open at 6 PM, Steamed Crabs at 7 PM, Steamed Shrimp shortly thereafter, there will be some other fixins. This event is open to all Masons, Shriners and perspective Masons or Shriners. What a good deal! Please get back with me if you plan on attending with the number of people so I can let them know how many.
Fraternally,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
We will not be doing the EA degree for Mr. John Shakin on September 5th as orginally planned. Instead, we will be doing a double EA degree on September 19th for both Mr. John Shakin and Mr. Brian Hamilton. W/Bro Doug Brickhouse will be doing the lecture. Come out and help welcome our new brothers to Eureka Lodge.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary
The Traditional Observance Lodge
Dennis V. Chornenky
President, Masonic Restoration Foundation
While many Masons may have heard about European Concept lodges, which are themselves a relatively new concept in American Freemasonry, few have heard of the TraditionalObservancelodge. TraditionalObservancelodgesaresimilartoEuropean Concept lodges in that they also incorporate higher dues, festive boards, a strict dress code and higher standards of ritual, but differ in that they choose to follow a close observance of the traditional initiatic elements of Continental European and South American Freemasonry.
This observance is characterized by a solemn approach to holding stated communications and conferring degrees, the use of the Chamber of Reflection as part of the initiation ceremony, forming the Chain of Union after the meetings, longer time between degrees and the requirement for candidates to present a paper before the lodge on the lessons of each degree prior to advancement. Traditional Observance lodges are also more likely to use the term Agape rather than Festive Board to describe the meal which follows the meetings. Agape is the ancient Greek word for “love,” and in Freemasonry the term signifies a meal eaten in common by a congregation of Masons in token of Brotherly Love.
A non-profit organization working to promote the study and understanding of traditional Freemasonry called the Masonic Restoration Foundation (MRF) provides education and support for Traditional Observance lodges in recognized jurisdictions. The MRF seeks to foster a network of lodges and individuals of strong spiritual and intellectual character that will help preserve the initiatic tradition within American Freemasonry for future generations.
Members of Traditional Observance lodges believe very strongly that the foremost purpose of Freemasonry is to provide an atmosphere where good men can unite togetherinacommonpursuitofvirtueinservicetoGod. The“work”ofaTraditional Observance lodge is not to review minutes or bills, or plan social or philanthropic activities, but rather to create an atmosphere where the members can learn the lessons of Freemasonry and how they can be inculcated into their daily lives.
This is referred to as Masonic Formation, which is the ever continuing process of spiritual and intellectual formation that all Freemasons must undergo in order to improve themselves in Masonry. This term differs from Masonic Education in that it refers to a process of growth concerned with much more than intellectual faculties. Masonic Formation is the process of fitting the rough ashlar of the imperfect being into the perfect ashlar fit for the divine temple. It is a constant transformation through the use of Masonic symbols, rituals, and teachings.
Everything that occurs in a Traditional Observance lodge is undertaken within this context. Success is viewed as effectively imparting the traditional teachings hidden within Masonic symbols and the spiritual unification of the brethren in such a pursuit. Successful Traditional Observance lodges, though usually maintaining a small membership of less than 50 brothers, retain and engage their members with meaningful human fellowship, stimulating discourse and enriching programs.
Traditional Observance lodges endeavor to make Masonic teachings and philosophy accessible and interesting to the members and do not shy away from dealing with the spiritual issues and questions that many men begin to find more meaningful as they mature. The Traditional Observance lodge seeks to create an ambience where true learning can occur by taking the members inward to the core of their being rather than outward toward the profane elements of life.
A typical meeting of such a lodge may go as follows. The brethren, all properly dressed according to the dress code (at minimum black suit, white shirt and black tie), will arrive at the lodge hall, which will be dimly lit by candlelight, with classical music softly playing in the background. If there is a degree the brethren will maintain complete silence prior to the ceremony. Otherwise they will converse quietly over some light refreshments before entering the lodge room and being properly seated.
Once the lodge officers have ceremonious ly marched in and the lodge formally opened, the Worshipful Master will call for a period of silence, usually lasting several minutes. Following this the Master will call for the scheduled papers and pieces of music tobepresentedinanarrangedorder. Duringthemeetingtherewillbenoreadingofthe minutes or any administrative business of any sort (if allowed in the jurisdiction).
The music that is presented is usually of a contemplative nature and is viewed as an important component of every meeting as it contributes to the overall beauty and solemnity of the atmosphere. The music is also intended to acquaint the brethren with the spectrum of Masonic music composed during the 18th Century and to educate them on the profound history of the classical musical tradition and its relationship to the Masonic Mysteries.
The presentation of papers is viewed as an essential aspect of the life of the lodge and promotes the continued study of Masonic lessons by the brethren. The topic of the papers must be relevant to the interests of the lodge and papers of a strictly historical or biographic al nature are rarely entertained in the lodge room, though they may be presented during the Agape. Topics considered appropriate for the lodge room are symbolism, initiation, ritua l, metaphysics, philosophy and art. These topics and their relationship to Masonry can be found in the context of the major world religions, esoteric movements such as Gnosticism, Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, Rosicrucianism, Kabbalah and many other Western and Eastern traditions.
Before closing the lodge the Worshipful Master will call for another period of silence. Once the lodge has been formally closed the brethren will gather around the altar
for a ceremony known as the Chain of Union, which is meant to symbolize the common commitment to Masonic ideals and connection with other Masons from all over the world. The brethren will then retire to the Agape, which is usually a catered meal with formal toasts and where a discussion of the main paper presented earlier will take place.
In conclusion, Traditional Observance lodges give their members the opportunity to partake in a ritual and sociability that they cannot find anywhere else. Traditional Masonry allows brothers to move their minds from the mundane to the mystical, away from life’s petty particulars to attention on its transcendent meaning. While Traditional Freemasonry may not appeal to everyone, it is proving to be a success in more and more jurisdictions around the United States.
Masters, Secretaries, and Brethern,
This is only a test, please disregard.
Brethren,
Regretfully the latest "On The Level" lodge newsletter has the July District Meeting on Monday, July 30th. The correct date is Monday, July 31st, time is 7pm, Gatesville Lodge #126 will be hosting at Eureka Lodge.
Regret any confusion this has caused.
Fraternally,
Paul Miller, PM, Secretary
This is only a test. Please disregard.
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Brethren,
Attached is a link to my latest video and summer message. You’ll find information about recent and upcoming events, Annual Communication, and more. As we move through the season, consider how we as a fraternity seek further light. Since the Summer Solstice ushers in the longest day of the year, our nights are slowly going to get longer. How does your lodge symbolically seek out further light? This year at Annual Communication, Wilkerson College will be conducting a series of panels, courses, and discussions to assist you and your lodge on that journey. These sessions are open to all master masons and will be conducted on an optional third day on the Thursday before the Friday Grand Session. In the coming weeks, there will be more information sent out via email and Grand View.
My brothers, thank you for all the work you put into the Craft. Your hard work and perseverance affects our lodges and communities in a positive way.
Fraternally,
Kevan Frazier, Grand Master |
Brethren,
The monthly Eureka breakfast has been cancelled for the months of July & August and will resume on the 3rd Saturday in September which is the 16th.
Have a safe and great summer!
Paul Miller, PM, Secretary
Masters, Secretaries and Brothers,
Brethren,
1st reminder: Manteo Lodge is having their lodge, cornerstone and flagpole dedication this Saturday, June 10th. Festivities begin sharply at 12:15pm followed by a meal at 2pm at the Shrine Club.
2nd reminder: Grand Master Frazier will visit the First District Monday, June 12th. Dinner at 6pm, followed by a tyled meeting at 7pm.
3rd reminder: Eureka Lodge breakfast Saturday, June 17th at 8am. Come, eat breakfast then head to Perquimans #106 for a 10am 3rd Degree.
4th reminder: 6/17 Perquimans #106 will be putting on a 3rd degree at 10am.
5th reminder: 6/22 Unanimity #7 will be putting on a 2nd degree at 7pm.
6th reminder: 6/22 Widow's Son #75 will be putting on a 1st degree at 7pm, no meal.
7th reminder: 6/27 New Lebanon #314 will be putting on a 3rd degree, meal at 6:30, degree at 7:30.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Paul Miller, Secretary
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To the Masons of North Carolina: Brethren, On behalf of Grand Master Frazier, his wardens, and officers, greetings. I hope this email finds you well. In order that your Grand Lodge may serve you better, Grand Master Frazier has ordered that the proposed amendments to The Code be supplied electronically to every Mason in North Carolina and are attached to this email. Please review these amendments, discuss them with your brethren, and the officers of your lodge. The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be this September 29 and 30, and the Master and Wardens of your lodge are your representative delegates to the Annual Communication. We will be hosting a review of these amendments by Zoom for those interested on Tuesday, June 13, at either noon or 6 pm. The registration links for each are below: ********** Tuesday, June 13 at noon Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jPZXpPN0Sya05d-AxqekqQ or, ********** Tuesday, June 13 at 6 pm Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5vnkAd1RyKi6ggXN64XYA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. In the coming weeks, we will also send out a similar notice and webinar link concerning the proposed budget for the ensuing year. Thank you, brethren, for your participation and input in the health and well being of our fraternity. Sincerely and fraternally, Jonathan A. Underwood
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MANTEO LODGE DEDICATION
105 Old State Rd 345 in Manteo, NC.
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Brethren,
Brethren,
The Grand Master is seeking five (5) members from each lodge to pledge $450 to the Masonic Home for Children.
It can be a one time pledge of $450.
It can be a pledge of $150 each year for 3 years.
It can also be a pledge of $12.50 per month for 3 years.
Eureka Lodge will get credit for these donations.
If you're interested I would recommend the $150 pledge for 3 years.
Please contact me if you are interested as there is a form you must sign stating your intentions.
Sincerely & fraternally,
Paul Miller, Secretary
Brethren,
On 5 April the Grand Secretary put out an email that contained this bit of information:
"Lastly, please remind your members who previously purchased the Hiram’s Whisper app that they must submit their member number at the following link no later than April 14th in order to have access to the app in the future: <https://www.cognitoforms.com/GrandLodgeOfNorthCarolina/HiramsWhisper>"
I believe this is the 2nd or 3rd notice that was sent from the Grand Lodge regarding the Hiram's Whisper app. I completed this task about 3-4 times and thought I was good. However, today I tried to get into Hiram's Whisper and they wanted me to pay $15.75 for the access. I've contacted the Assistant Grand Secretary to find out what's going on. It could be that since this is only the 16th of April, 2 days after the deadline to signup at the above link, they have yet to add all those to the app so they could retrain their access.
If you did signup for Hiram's Whisper and followed the above instructions please login to your Portal in Grand View and see if you can access it. If you can't please let me know.
S/f,
Paul Miller, P.M., Secretary
Brethern,
Brethren,
The books about Eureka's 150th Anniversary Year are in and I'll have them with me Tuesday evening.
Hard Bound are $25.00
Soft Bound are $10.00
S/f,
Paul
Brethern,
Grand Lodge Of North Carolina |
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Brethren, Past Grand Master Dalton W. Mayo's funeral will be this Saturday, April 1 in the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington, North Carolina. The family will recieve visitors at 1pm, the funeral will begin at 2pm, and a reception will follow afterward in the Family Life Center of the Church of Christ diagonal and across the street from the Funeral Home. Please bring your own white apron and gloves. Here is a link to PGM Mayo's obituarty: https://www.paulfuneralhome.com/obituary/dalton-mayo |
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Brethren,
Reminder, breakfast in the morning beginning at 8am. Hope to see you there.
S/f,
Paul
Brethren,
You can once again pay by credit card, to do that please login to your account, then PROFILE > PAYMENT METHOD and follow the prompts. Very simple. The fee for using your credit card will be .30 + 3% which woiuld be $176.00 + $5.58 = $181.58.
Remember, cash is still legal tender at Eureka Lodge and so are checks and a stamp only costs .63.
S/f,
Paul
Brethren,
W/Bro Russell Scull just informed me that his wife's (Lynn) mother passed away a little after noon today. As you know Lynn's mother had a heart attack and both she and Bro Russell have been in Ohio. Their plans are to return to Elizabeth City early next week. Please keep the Scull family in your prayers.
S/f,
Paul
Brethren,
W/Bro Russell Scull just informed me that his wife's (Lynn) mother passed away a little after noon today. As you know Lynn's mother had a heart attack and both she and Bro Russell have been in Ohio. Their plans are to return to Elizabeth City early next week. Please keep the Scull family in your prayers.
S/f,
Paul
TEST
Please take time a check out the lodges new website at,
https://lodgelocator.com/eureka-317
This is only a test post.
This is the new webiste of Eureka Lodge. It's in its infancy.
https://lodgelocator.com/eureka-317
Brethren,
Stated communication of Eureka Lodge No. 317 at 7pm this Tuesday. Dinner precedes the meeting.
Hope to see you there.
S/f,
Paul Miller, Secretary