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Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 

12 West Carpenter Street

 Athens, Ohio, USA  

 

 

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May 13 - Stated, 7:30 PM - Frontier Candlelight Meeting with Dinner before meeting at 6:00 PM

Special Meetings:

May 6 - Entered Apprentice, 7:00 PM

May 27 - Awards Night Dinner, 6:30 PM

The 17th District Bicentennial Lantern is on its journey.
Transfer of Lantern from American Union #1 to Paramuthia #25 - January 8, 2008 American Union #1 Master WB Richard Wentz and Paramuthia #25 Master WB Michael Wootton Lantern Travelers from American Union #1 (l to r)  Bro. Bill Ollom, WB Clyde Huddleston, 33rd, WB Michael Wooten (#25), WB Richard Wentz  Bro. John Hanna and WB Bill Reynolds (aka Rufus Putnam)

Brother Howie Damron's Masonic Pride Tour: Brother Howie Damron of South Point and country music artist has written several songs on Masonic topics including a song written at the request of Grand Master Ronald Winnett to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. He performed this song at the 17th Masonic District Founder's Day dinner on Friday, January 4, 2008 which was very well received. This and other Masonic songs and one for the Order of DeMolay may be found on his new CD "The Masonic Touch." He will be traveling the State of Ohio and performing his Masonic songs throughout our bicentennial year. More information on his tour and obtaining his CD may be found at his web site.

Harry Hope with Grand Master Jim S. Deyo. Harry was recognized at the Grand Master's reception on February 12, 2005 for 70 (actually 71) years of service to the fraternity. Unfortunately, Harry's pin was left in the GM's luggage as he was preparing for receptions in the southwest US. Harry received his pin at our annual awards night on May, 24, 2005 (see below). Harry is our oldest living Past Master and still comes out to assist in our degree work and Past Masters nights.

Pictured above are those who received fifty year service pins for 2005 (L to R Robert Cooley, C. Keith Bateman, PM and Paul MacCombs) along with Harry Hope (front) who received his 70 year pin at our May awards banquet. Current Worshipful Master Jeff Slattery is on the right.

Pictured above are several young ladies from the local Irish Step Dancing school who entertained us at the May, 2005 Awards Banquet. They explained and demonstrated the various styles of dance as well as the competitive levels available. The two young ladies on the ends are just beginning their training as noted by their simpler outfits. Those in the middle are further along and are wearing more elaborate outfits that correspond to their level of competition.

Third from the right is Mary Paige Dalrymple. The lodge contributed to her trip to Ireland to compete in the International Step Dancing competition held earlier this year.

Pictured above are three of our members who achieve 25 years of service during the 2006 term. From left to right are Bill Twaragowski, Mike Jonas (raised in Philodorian Lodge, Nelsonville) and Jim Smith, PM.

Athens Masonic Scholarship: The Athens Masonic Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance primarily for the first and second years of an undergraduate degree. It is open to students with a father, grandfather, brother or spouse who is a member of Paramuthia Lodge or one of the other Athens bodies. Members of our Masonic youth groups Athens Order of Rainbow or Athens DeMolay (both currently dark)- are also eligible. Click here to download the application. The deadline to apply is usually April 15th of each year. Awardees are usually notified in time for recognition at school awards ceremonies. Checks are usually mailed in August.

Stated Meeting Second Tuesday, except July/August

HISTORY OF OUR LODGE 

Chartered January 5, 1815

 

OFFICERS FOR 2007

WORSHIPFUL MASTER  Michael Wootton
SENIOR WARDEN  John Winnett
JUNIOR WARDEN  Roger Radcliff
TREASURER  C. Keith Bateman
SECRETARY  R. Douglas Phillips
CHAPLAIN  Timothy W. Jagers
SENIOR DEACON  Brian Robertson
JUNIOR DEACON  Dan Inman
SENIOR STEWARD  Jack Malloy
JUNIOR STEWARD  Tyler Smathers
TYLER   S. Jefferson Slattery
LODGE EDUCATION OFFICER  Arlen E. Saunders

LIVING PAST MASTERS 

1930  Harry A. Hope
1948  Wendell O. Rose
1954  Frank B. Nuzum
1959  Donald E. Saunders
1960  Joe T. Jagers
1965  Jack L. Clark
1966  J. Clayton Smith
1967  J. William Roberson
1968  George E. Dresher
1970  R. Dale Channell
1972  James A. Brooks, Jr.
1973  Roger A. Wiseman
1974  Robert F. Sympson
1976  Frank Shumway
1977  C. Keith Bateman
1978, 1999  Phillip S. Russell
1979  Norman K. Allen
1980, 1997  Arlen E. Saunders
1982  R. Douglas Phillips
1983  Howard I. Shull
1984, 2004 James N. Mitchell
1985 John R. Rodgers
1986 Raymond Finnearty
1987, 2001, 2003  James P. Smith
1988 G. Edward Evans
1989  William M. Irvin
1990 Alan E. Dvorak
1991 Timothy W. Jagers
1992, 2005, 2006, 2007 S. Jefferson Slattery
1994 Alvin W. Depoy
1996 Bruce Hann
1998 Brent Kasler
2000 Stanley W. Saunders
2002 Jeremy Shorr
2008 Michael Wootton
1940 (Affiliated from #145) Judson J. Young
 

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Important Masonic Links.

" Int'l Guild of Masonic Webm@sters "
The Int'l Guild of Masonic Webm@sters Web Site.

" Int'l Order of DeMolay "
The Premier DeMolay Link to the World Wide Web

" Rainbow for Girls "
The Premier Rainbow for Girls Link to the World Wide Web
 
" Job's Daughters "
The Premier Job's Daughters  Link to the World Wide Web    

 

 

 

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