Fellow Craft Proficiency
Steven Robert Austin
Entered Apprentice Proficiency
Richard Paul Franetzki
Skip Richard
Albert Hance
Eddie Cobian
Christopher Todd Walton
Awaiting Entered Apprentice Degree
Pougounipo Daniel Kongou, Germantown
Petitions Pending
Daniel Cuneo, Germantown
Owen Denis Killoran, Germantown (affiliation)
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Highlights of April 26, 2012 Stated Communication
The assembled brethren heard the excellent demonstration of the Fellow Craft proficiency examination by Brother James Edward Kinnear under the direction of Brother Jon May.
Following Brother James' examination. The officers conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on Christopher Todd Walton. It was good that other Entered Apprentices from Pentalpha Lodge and Masons from other Lodges who are friends of Brother Chris attended the Communication.
The brethren then discussed plans for the May 5 Masonic Open House, activities that are being held in conjunction with the celebration of the 225th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and activities within Masonic Lodge in Montgomery County, such as the Strawberry Festival that will be held at the Silver Spring Lodge on May 12.
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Highlights of the April 12, 2012 Stated Communication
Following a tasty dinner provided by the ladies of Pentalpha Eastern Star Chapter #38, the Lodge opened in the First degree at 7:30 pm and proceeded to affirm the petition for reinstatement of Brother Rafik Bazikian. Brother Rafik has moved to the Eastern Shore, where he plans to become active in a Lodge near his home.
The officers then conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on new Brothers Skip Richard, Eddie Cobian, and Albert Hance. We are proud to have these three fine men in our Fraternity.
With the addition of a new conference table and comfortable chairs, the Lodge library is now ready for use for meetings and study. It is hoped that the Brethren make use of the library to access the many volumes of Masonic literature that have accumulated through donations by many brethren and their families through the 118 year history of Pentalpha Lodge. Many thanks to Brother John Austin for spearheading this project.
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Highlights of March 22, 2012 Stated Communication
The officers of Pentalpha Lodge conferred the Fellow Craft degree on Brother James Edward Kinnear. Brother James will now begin learning the Fellow Craft catechism with the coaching of Brother Jon May.
Congratulations is in order for Brother Matt Miles upon his recent commissioning as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Prior to receiving his commission, Brother Matt served as a First Class Petty Officer. Matt will soon begin his studies in Health Administration and Policy at the Uniformed Services University at Bethesda.
The brethren also discussed the progress being made on the Lodge library project and plans for the upcoming 5th Thursday dinner and meeting.
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Highlights of February 23, 2012 Stated Communication
The assembled brethren welcomed Grand Inspector Melvin J. Mason, Jr., PM into the Lodge for one of his periodic visits. The 2012 audit report for the Lodge was read aloud and was presented to the Grand Inspector for transmission to the Grand Lodge of Maryland.
The brethren then enjoyed Brother James Edward Kinnear's demonstration of his proficiency in the Entered Apprentice catechism under the leadership of Brother Past Master Glen Sunderland.
An update on progress of the library remodeling project was provided by WM Renner.
The brethren then discussed Pentalpha's plans to be certified as proficient in the Master Mason degree at the next County School of Instruction, which will be held on March 5 at Montgomery-Cornerstone Lodge #195 beginning at 7:30 pm. All Master Masons are encouraged to attend.
Past Master Edward Johnson discussed the March 10 luncheon and meeting of the Maryland Masonic Research Society, which will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. A program on MWPGM Thomas J. Shyrock will be presented by Mark Tabbert, PM of Mystic Valley Lodge in Arlington, MA, after the luncheon. Reservations can be made by contacting MMRS Secretary Inessa Mischenko.
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Highlights of January 26, 2012 Stated Communication
The officers of Pentalpha Lodge were pleased to confer the Fellow Craft degree on Brother Steven Robert Austin before a gathering of assembled brethren.
In the first Stated Communication of the year, WM Renner discussed the upcoming plans for Lodge activities and County Schools of Instruction.
Brother Geoffrey Newman, WM of Kensington-Bethesda Lodge #198 discussed his Lodge's plans for a Super Bowl Party and Brother Artie Giordano, SW of that Lodge discussed plans for informal officer training sessions to be conducted on a regular basis.
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