Text Box: It has often been said that all we have to do it look around and we can see others who stand in need. It is no less evident in the Masonic Fraternity. The Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation was formed in 1994 to address those in need regardless of age, race, or religious their fraternal affiliation. Grand Master Steven J. Krekus has urged each Mason in Ohio to donate $12.00 to the Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation. The only stipulation is the recipient be a resident of Ohio. Two Text Box: requests have been processed through the office of the Secretary of Scioto Lodge #6 and the foundation has been most generous as to grant these requests. Relief is on e of the tenets if Freemasonry and to relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men, but particularly Freemasons. Take a moment and consider this a part of your charitable giving in 2004. Please tear off the pledge coupon below and mail it to the secretary and your pledge will be forwarded to The Grand Lodge of Ohio July 1, Text Box: Thirty-four companions, including visitors, attended the annual inspection of Chillicothe Chapter #4 Royal Arch Masons, Tuesday, December 9, 2003. Right Excellent Companion Donald Larasso, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil and the Inspecting Officer for the evening, assured Excellent High Priest David V. Medert that his report would be complimentary to the chapter for the degree work in the Mark Master Degree presented by Chillicothe Chapter #4 . Among the guest list were several past grand officers. Most Excellent Companions Alan Hart and John R Gartrell, both Past Most Excellent Grand High Priests, Right Excellent Companion Ronnie Ford, PHP, DDGHP, Jeffrey Humble Text Box: Past DDGHP, and 6th Arch Inspector, Jean W. Justice, Grand High King and plural member of Chillicothe Chapter #4. Companion Keith O’Dell District Education officer of the Fifth Capitular District. Additionally, several Excellent High Priests from other Royal Arch Chapters were in attendance, Eldon Eastridge, Hillsboro #40; Tim Martin, Mt, Vernon #23 and David Forch, Circleville #20; Dennis Mosny, Fayette #103. Past High Priests of Chillicothe Chapter #4 in attendance were: John J. Vanek, Harley E. Thomas, Roger A, Bost, James R. Derexson, Keith L. Bost, Jack H. Case, Ralph L. Mahaffey, Fred Shoemaker, Alvin E. DePugh, Robert K. Brown, R. Joseph Text Box: Chillicothe Chapter #4 Annual Inspection Text Box: Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation Text Box: The Trestle Board Text Box: Page # Text Box: Text Box: *Foundation is 501-C3 contributions are tax deductible Text Box: Your Signature Text Box: Yes, Worshipful Master, I accept your challenge. I will contribute $12.00 to the Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation*. I will pay these funds to Scioto Lodge #6 Secretary by July 1, 2004. Text Box: V.A. Hospital Bingo & Picnic January 4, 2004 Lucasville #465 Peebles #581 Orient #321 Greenfield #318 Auroa #48 July 4, 2004 Western Sun #91 Rome #535 Nauvoo #769 Winchester #236 Adelphia #527 August 1, 2004 Highland #38 West Union #43 Sinking Spring #365 Lynchburg #178 Leesburg #78 September 4, 2004 7th Masonic District Association Picnic All lodges participate in this event with the meal being served from 11:00 am—1:00 pm Text Box: Annual dues for 2004 were payable November 4, 2003. Grand Lodge of Ohio Code guidelines are for suspension for non- payment of dues take place December 31, 2003. Presently there 82 brethren whose dues remain unpaid . If you have not yet paid your 2004 dues please do so at your earliest convenience. Scioto Lodge #6 has three brethren who will be suspended for non-payment of dues at this Text Box: 2004 DUES