Special Edition - Traveling Gavel starts
Thirty-Five brothers from the Mid-Hudson District attended the District Deputy's visit to Warren Lodge #32 in Schultzville on Thursday evening, October 25, 2018. A good time and great fellowship was enjoyed by all.

On this night, the added attraction was the start of the new Traveling Gavel of our new District. The Gavel was made by our own R.·. W.·. Michael Davis out of 3 woods, cherry, maple and oak into 1 solid mass - they represent the 3 districts coming together for the more noble and glorious purpose as 1 solid district.

The name of each lodge in attendance was put into the hat, and R.·. W.·. Davis drew out "Triune-Obed Lodge #782". W.·. Ed Glick was presented the Gavel by R.·. W.·. Michael Siegel.

Triune-Obed's next meeting will be Nov 5, but rather than at the Poughkeepsie Masonic Temple, will meet with Wappingers Lodge #671. Any lodge in the district that is interesting in using the gavel, should plan on traveling to Wappingers on Mon, Nov 5.

To claim the gavel, a lodge from the Mid-Hudson District must have 5 brothers present, including either the Master or one of the Wardens. If multiple lodges qualify, the one with the most brothers in attendance will claim the gavel. Ties are broken by the lodge that traveled the furthest.

Good luck to all, and hope to see you Nov 5 in Wappingers.
R.·. W.·. Michael Siegel presents the traveling gavel to W.·. Ed Glick of Triune-Obed Lodge #782 while R.·. W.·. Michael Davis watches.
Warren Lodge is the last Moon Lodge in New York. A Moon Lodge is one whose meeting night is defined by the Full Moon each month.


This editor is still learning the ropes about highlighting future events an a timely manner so that everyone can RSVP and have a good time. Unfortunately, sometimes I drop a ball, and highlighting these District Deputy visits are part of that mix.

There are 6 DDGM visits left this year. Come join the District Deputy at one of them, and you can relax and dine with him at 2 of them

  • Friday Nov 2 at Shekomeko Lodge in Pleasant Valley - See information below
  • Wed Nov 7 at Mountain Lodge in Windham.

Unity Lodge is considering a dinner, so check with them if interested.
DDGM Visits during November

  • Nov 2 - Shekomeko #458
  • Nov 5 - Wappingers #671
  • Nov 7 - Mountain #529
  • Nov 8 - Unity #9 & Valatie #362
  • Nov 12 - Oblong #666
  • Nov 19 - Rondout #343
District Deputy Visitation for Mountain Lodge #529 is scheduled for the first Wednesday in November. Roast pork dinner at 6:30 p.m. call me at 518-291-7146 or Pm me if you are coming. We need a count. Hope to see a lot of brothers there. $15.00 for the meal.
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