Oneonta 466 September 2016

BruceVB - 2016-09-20 15:17 - ( Reads)

We had a great Communication with 15 members, 1 EA, and 3 visitors present; 19 total. Highlights:

Rick Ranc lost his wedding ring for a few days; found it on the ball field.
Ron Ranc jumped out of a perfectly good airplane.
Last Monday Oneonta Chapter 277, Royal Arch Masons, received the DDGHP. Delaware Chapter is meeting with them until Delhi Lodge is repaired. There were 21 in attendance.
3 attended Northstar Project training.
W∴ Bruce L. Van Buren appointed the district webmaster.
Fred Hickein had a heart valve repaired and feels like he'll live to be 100.
Annual Awards Dinner. Fred Hickein received special recognition and James St John received his 70 Year Service Award.
Past Master need to make appointments at Costa Photography for pictures in our gallery. Please were tuxedo.

Trustees’ Report

Oneonta Code Enforcement requirements were completed.
Some ceiling tiles in the secretary’s office fell. New ceiling and lighting was installed.
2 Trees removed; but still need to remove stumps & level lawn.
Planning Temple electrical wiring.
Planning Social room repairs and improvements (ceiling, carpet, entertainment equipment).
Planning Air conditioning in the dining & lodge rooms
Planning to reupholster some chairs.
After receiving proposals to resolve some roof probelms, it was decided to have Olde Mohawk replace some flashings. They did some additional work was gratis. It was later discovered that the skylight covered with rubber was leaking into the lodge room. The ceiling has a temporary repair until the leak is dealt with. We accepted their proposal to remove the skylight and reroof the area.
The motel was billed for their share of the school taxes.
The motel was notified of the rent increase.
The motel has been notified that the parking lot needs to be repaved immediately.
The motel is making improvements in the rooms, remodeling the bathrooms.
A list of improves to the Temple has been compiled and being considered.

Education
The Master examined an EA in a portion of the Q&A and presented a talk about Boaz. In the Book of Ruth, Boaz noticed that Ruth needed help and took a liking to her. Boaz was someone who took care of a widow.

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