Upcoming Events

Dear Brethren

The Lodge Calender is quite full in the coming weeks here are some of the events;

• Oct. 10 Master Mason Degree (5:30 pm start)

• Oct. 18-20 Grand Lodge Session

• Oct. 24 Entered Apprentice Degree

• Oct. 31 5th Saturday Breakfast 7-11 am

Jeffersontown Pumpkin Festival
Past Master's Society at J'town
Dinner at 6:30 mtg 730 pm
Thanks for your continued support.

Thomas B. Irwin PM

Secretary

Jeffersontown Lodge 774

FC Degree

Dear Brethren
We are having a Fellow Craft Degree on Saturday September 12, 2009.
Thanks
Tom Irwin
Secretary
Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Kentucky State Fair

Dear Brethren,
Jeffersontown Lodge has agreed again this year to assist the Grand Lodge in manning the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Fair booth. Our date is Thursday August 27, 2009 from 10 am until 10 pm. We need help in making this happen. If interested please contact Tom Irwin as soon as possible so that he can set the booth schedule up.
Thank you for your continued support of your Grand Lodge.
Fraternally
Jacques King
District Deputy Grand Master
District 14
Grand Lodge of Kentucky

Fifth Saturday Breakfast

Dear Brethren,
Just a reminder that in August there are five Saturdays thus on August 29,2009, we will be having the Fifth Saturday Breakfast at the Lodge from 8:00-11:00 am.

Fraternally,
Thomas Irwin PM
Secretary
Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Emergency Called Meeting

Brethren,
I have called an emergency meeting for Saturday Morning, August 15,2009
at 10 AM in the Lodge hall for the purpose of discussing and taking action on the relief of a distressed brother.

G. Michael Miller, Sr.
Master 2009
Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Fifth Saturday Breakfast

Dear Brethren,
Just a reminder that in May there are five Saturdays thus on May 30, 2009 we will be having a fifth Saturday Breakfast at the Lodge from 8:00- 11:00. This Saturday May 23,2009 is also our regularly stated meeting.

Fraternally,
Thomas Irwin PM
Secretary
Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Jeffersontown High School Awards Ceromony

Dear Brethren

On Tuesday June 2, 2009 Jeffersontown High School will have its Senior Awards Day the festivities take place at 9:30 am and are held in the school gymnasium. Come help support our Master G. Michael Miller as he presents the finalists of the Jeffersontown Lodge774 Scholarship their certificates.

Fraternally
Steve Brown PM
Scholarship Committee Chairman
Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Scholarship Review Board

Dear Brethren
As the school years comes to a close it is once again time to review the Jeffersontown Lodge Scholarship candidates and select the winners. The interview process will be on Tuesday May 19,2009 starting at 6:00pm at the Lodge. All are invited to welcome and join the selection committee in the interview process with our Jeffersontown High School Senior Candidates.

Fraternally
Steven Brown PM.
Scholarship Committee Chairman
Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Up Coming Events for June 2009

Dear Brethren,
June will be an exciting month filled with many Lodge activities. Here are some of the upcoming events:
June 13, 2009 Parade of Flags at the Masonic Homes of Kentucky 1:45 pm
June 13,2009 Stated Communication 7:30 pm
June 14,2009 Lodge Picnic Veterans park 1:00 pm
June 20, 2009 Called Meeting EA Degree starts @ 5:30 pm
June 27,2009 District Meeting @ Scottish Rite Temple 9:00 am
June28,2009 Church Service @ Brother John Perry's Church


Hope to see you there,
Fraternally,
Brother Michael Bryan PM, PDDGM
Chaplin Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Dear Brethren

Buechel Masonic Lodge # 896 is having a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday May 16, 2009 from 4-7 pm. Free Entertainment will be provided. Come out and support Masonry. The Lodge is located at 3821 Old Bardstown Road in Beautiful Buechel Kentucky.
Come out and enjoy the found and fun.


http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Fraternally,

Jim Sidebottom PM

Traveling Gavel Questions and Answers

Dear Brethren,
Question: "How many brothers does it take to claim the Traveling Gavel?"
Answer: Five Brothers, of which one must be the Master.
Question: What happens if there are two Lodges trying to claim the Gavel at the same time?
Answer: The Lodge that fills the above requirement and has the most members present. In case of a tie than the Lodge with the most officers present will take home the Traveling Gavel.

These Rules are only for District Fourteen.

Jacques "Jack" King
District Deputy Grand Master
District 14
Grand Lodge of Kentucky

Lot of Scottich Rite Glasses

Dear Brethren
I know all have received glasses from the Scotish Rite on New Years Day each year. Some of you have large collections and some of you are wanting to start or add to your collections. I'am in the process of helping a good friend of mine (a Masonic Widow) disperse of some items. Namely 40 plus glasses. They range in age as follows: 8 pcs. 1905-1954 the rest range from 1973-2006. Also in cluded are a few commemorative glasses. These will be sold as a lot and not individually. Anyone interested can contact me at home (267-7766). Please leave me a message.
Thanks and God Bless

Jim Sidebottom PM

Buechel 896 F&AM

Bueuchel 896 Website

Good Morning
Buechel Lodge 896 F&AM has many events over the next several weeks both opened and closed. Please visit our website and click on the Dates & Times link on the left to view the calendar of events.

Thanks

Jeff Sidebottom PM

Buechel 896 F&AM

DDGM Official Visit

Hi, Brothers!

This Saturday, 28 March, is our stated meeting -- and a very important one. Our District Deputy Grand Master, District 14, will be making his official visit to Jeffersontown 774. It is important that we are present to hear his presentation and to support our Deputy.

In addition, with our quest to qualify for the Grand Master's Excellency Award, we can earn ONE of the needed TWELVE (of Nineteen possible) points, IF WE ALL ELEVEN PRESENT. This is one of the easiest points to earn -- but all eleven of us must be present. If one of us is missing, we will need to make up the point with another activity, which will not be as easy to complete. Please make every effort to attend this special meeting.

Thank you for your service to our lodge and to Masonry!

Masonic Funeral

Dear Brethren
It is with sadness that I report the death of Brother Archie Foree Emspiker, who forever laid down the working tools of a busy life and was called to eternal rest and peace to the Celestial Lodge above on March 20,2009. Brother Emspiker will be at Foreman's Funeral Home 10600 Taylorsville Road. Visitation is Monday from 2 pm. until 8 pm. at Foreman's Funeral Home and Tuesday from 11 am. untiul 1 pm. at Hopewell Baptist Church with the funeral service at 2 pm. . Masonic Service will be held on Monday March 23 at 7 pm. at Foreman's Funeral Home.



Fraternally,

Tom Irwin

Secretary

Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Masonic Charity Golf Scramble

Masonic Charity Golf Scramble
Saturday May 16, 2009 at Long Run Golf Course
in Eastern Jefferson County.
Address:1605 Flat Rock Road
Shotgun Start: 7:30 AM.
4 Man best Ball Scramble Format
Low Team Wins Trophies
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

Prize Contest for:
Closest to hole
Longest Drive
Straight Drive
Raffle Drawing

Barbecue following the Golf Scramble at the Course

$60.00 per person entry fee includes greens fees, cart, food and prizes.
(includes five dollar credit on items from course beverage cart)

Please send entry fees to arrive by Friday May 1, 2009
Please make checks payable to: Swiggert-Middletown Lodge,
Send To:
Al Clark
10700 Eagel Ridge Place
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
attn Golf Scramble

502-245-6599
email al.clark@greif.com
Please make checks payable to: Swiggert-Middletown Lodge

In Search OF

Dear Brethren
On Monday March 16,2009 we will going to Swiggert Middleton in search of what we have lost. With your assistance we will regain the coveted Traveling Gavel. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.
Fraternally
G. Michael Miller Sr.
Master 2009
Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Preston Lodge Visit

On Wednesday evening, February 25, our Brothers at Preston Lodge 281 will have an Entered Apprentice degree for two candidates : Mr. Dennis Hill and Mr. Tim Wemes (past State Master Councilor of DeMolay and grandson of Brother J.B. Hitt).

Preston Lodge meets in the DeMolay Commandry Building, just West of the Main Louisville Post
Office.

6:30 pm, Refreshments
7:30 pm, Stated Meeting — Entered Apprentice Degree, Wednesday, 25 February

Come out and enjoy great fellowship!

Chad Feger Surgery

Dear Brethren
This afternoon I received a call from Gina Feger. As many of you know Chad underwent surgery for his back today. Gina said that the surgery went fine and that the prognosis is good. He is at Audubon Hospital Room 6221. She has requested that visitors come Friday thru Monday since he is still heavily sedated. Please keep Chad and Gina in your thoughts and prayers.
Fraternally
G.Michael Miller Sr.
Master
Jeffersontown Masonic Lodge 774

Practice Time

Dear Brethren
On Saturday February 14, 2009 there will be a practice for the upcoming ceremony. The practice will start at 5:30 pm at the Lodge prior to the meeting.

Fraternally,
G.Michael Miller Sr.
Master Jeffersontown Lodge 774

Called Meeting for Master Mason Degree

Brethren,

On Saturday February 21,2009 Jeffersontown Lodge's Worshipful Master G. Michael Miller has called a meeting to confer the Master Mason Degree. Lodge will open at 5:30 for the conferring of the degree.

Fraternally,
Brian Tucker
Junior Deacon
Jeffersontown Masonic Lodge 774

5th Saturday Breakfast Still On - Let's Eat

Brothers,
We have power at the Lodge and will be holding our
5th Saturday BREAKFAST from 7 AM until 11 AM.

We are at 10411 Watterson Trail in Jeffersontown,
100 yards west of Taylorsville Rd.

Tom Irwin
Secretary

Visitation Meeting

Dear Brethren
Due to the inclement weather that we are having in the Louisville Metro Area I am canceling the visitation for Preston Lodge on Wednesday evening. Please check the Blog for further updates on a possible rescheduling.I will make a decision tomorrow on Thursday Nights Visitation to Robinson Lodge.

Fraternally
G. Michael Miller Master
Jeffersontown Masonic Lodge 774

Visit to Robinson Lodge

Dear Brethren

On Thursday evening, January 29, Robinson Lodge 266 will also have an Entered Apprentice degree, put on by Brother Joe Mattingly, honorary member Jeffersontown 774. Saturday night, January 24, Robinson Lodge came and visited with us. It would be nice for Jeffersontown to return the favor of a visit to Robinson Lodge on Thursday evening, and also give us a chance to support our brother, Joe Mattingly.

Robinson Lodge 266 is located at 6919 Applegate Lane. Refreshments start at 6:00 pm with the meeting to start at 7:00pm.

Fraternally,

John Perry

Senior Warden

Jeffersontown Lodge

Lodge Visitation To Preston Lodge

Dear Brethren

On Wednesday evening January 28, the members of Jeffersontown Lodge will be paying a visit to our Brothers at Preston Lodge 281. Preston Lodge meets in the DeMolay Commandry Building just west of the Main Post Office.
Come join us and share the fraternal feeling of meeting your brothers across the area!

Fraternally,
John Perry
Senior Warden
Jeffersontown Lodge #774

Fth Saturday Breakfast

Dear Brethren,
On Saturday January 31, 2009 Jeffersontown Lodge #774 will be hosting its Fifth Saturday Breakfast. During the Breakfast Rite Reverend Brother John Perry, Grand Chaplin of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and District Deputy Grand Master Brother Jacques “Jack” King, District 14will be in the Lodge Hall examining and checking off those Brothers who wish to complete work for the Ritualist Award. We will be in the Lodge Hall from 8:00-11:00 am., but we will stay until all those wishing to performing the work have an opportunity to do so.Come out and join us for some Breakfast and great ritual work.


Fraternally
Jacques “Jack” King
District Deputy Grand Master
District Fourteen
Grand Lodge of Kentucky

Next Stated Meeting

Brothers,
Our next meeting is Saturday January 24,2009. We will have
a light meal at 6:30 PM and the lodge meeting starts at
7:30 PM.

Tom Irwin
Secretary
Jeffersontown Lodge #774

Hi, Brothers!

On Thursday evening, January 15, Jeffersontown 774 will be paying a fraternal visit to our Brothers at Buechel Lodge 896.
The primary purpose of this visit is to reclaim the District 14 Traveling Gavel! Please lend your support by meeting us at Buechel Lodge!
Come JOIN US!

Buechel Lodge 896
3821 Bardstown Road
Louisville KY 40218
6:30 pm, Refreshments
7:30 pm, Stated Meeting

Meeting

Brothers,
Our next meeting is this Saturday evening. We will have
a light meal at 6:30 PM and the lodge meeting starts at
7:30 PM. The quarterly Boosters Club meeting, with election
of officers, will follow.

Tom Irwin
Secretary
Jeffersontown Lodge #774