At our Regular Communication on November 3rd, the officers for 2017 were elected and appointed. Brother Stephen E. Pinker was elected to serve as Worshipful Master, Brother Ken Kuszmaul was elected to serve as Senior Warden, and Brother Steven Setzer was elected to serve as Junior Warden. RWB Doug O’Shields was elected to serve another term as Treasurer, and WB Paul McWilliams was also elected to serve another term as Secretary. Our Worshipful Master-elect appointed Brother Steve Parris as Senior Deacon, Brother Stan Wiertzychowski as Chaplain, and WB Steven A. Pinker as Tyler. The Senior Warden-elect appointed as Junior Deacon Brother Bob Metger, and the Junior Warden-elect appointed as Stewards Brothers Gene Kuszmaul and John Woodyard. The private installation was held on December 1st at the Regular Communication, and the public installation was held on December 3rd. Good luck to these Brothers on their service for the ensuing Masonic year.
Ladies & Awards Night 2016
Inman Masonic Lodge’s annual Ladies & Awards Night was held on November 5th. A catered meal from John’s Café & Catering was served to all the Brethren and their ladies in attendance. The awards presentation followed the meal, with 25, 40 and 50 year pins and certificates presented, as well as plaques and certificates for all the officers of 2016. The Master and Wardens 150% Award was presented to WB Paul McWilliams, and the Mason of the Year Award was presented to Brother Stephen Pinker for their service to the Craft, and Inman Lodge in particular. Once the awards presentation was concluded, some of the Brethren volunteered to read letters they had written to their ladies professing their love and appreciation for them and their support. At the conclusion of the evening, the ladies were presented with printed copies of their letters to frame, and a red rose.
Degree Work
On October 18th, Brother Michael Johnson received his EA Degree at Chesnee Lodge #294 as a courtesy to Inman Lodge. On November 17th, Brothers Michael Johnson and Cole Howard received their FC Degree at Inman. Congratulations to these Brothers on the steps that they have taken in Masonry.
Obituaries
On November 21st, 2016, Brother DM Wolfe, Jr. laid down his working tools. Brother Wolfe will be missed, and our heart go out to his family in their time of sorrow.
A Word From the Worshipful Master
As the third quarter of 2016 draws to a close, I cannot help but feel thankful that I am surrounded by such a fine group of men and Brothers. Without the help that you have provided during what is the busiest time of our year, our annual fundraisers would not have been the successes that they were. Thanks to each and every one of you for the support that you have given Inman Lodge! It warms my heart to know that this Lodge is in the best of hands, and that they will carry us forward into the new year and beyond. In Masonry we are taught that every edifice must have a strong foundation, and I am convinced that Inman’s foundation is solid and true.
Fraternally,
Curt Lynn Lowe
Worshipful Master
Obituaries
Worshipful Brother John Lanford, Past Master of Inman Lodge, laid down his working tools on September 15th, 2016. On August 26th, Brother Robert Hammett laid down his working tools. Worshipful Brother Roger Darby, Past Master of Chesnee Lodge #282 and honorary member of Inman Lodge #201, laid down his working tools on October 1st. Our hearts go out to the families of each of these Brethren in their time of sorrow.
Degree Work
On July 19th, 2016, William E. Mitchell II, grandson of RWB Eddy Mitchell, received his Entered Apprentice Degree. Justin Woodyard received his Entered Apprentice Degree on August 11th. His father, John Woodyard, received his Master Mason Degree on September 20th. Congratulations to these Brothers for the steps they have taken in the Craft.
2016 Grandmaster's Bowling Tournament
All 36 lanes were full on August 22, 2016, at Paradise Lanes for the 2016 Annual Grandmaster’s Bowling Tournament hosted by the AFM Club of Spartanburg. MWB William B. Rogers was in attendance, and the competition was heated! Inman Lodge’s team played two games for the trophies on hand, but were unsuccessful. Inman’s OES Chapter #169, however, came away with the Lowest Team Score Trophy! It was a great night and for a good cause.
2016 Inspirational Meeting
The 19th, 20th & 21st Districts Inspirational Meeting was held on September 22, 2016 at Cannon’s Campground United Methodist Church. Many of the Brethren and their families attended, with Chesnee Lodge #282 bringing in 29 Brethren and guests. For their outstanding numbers, Chesnee Lodge was presented with the Traveling Bible and the Traveling Gavel. Many awards and certificates were given out by the AFM Club of Spartanburg, and WB Wayne Bradley presented each Lodge with a hand-made wooden table setting with the 2016 Inspirational Meeting logo on it. Wrapping up the evening was RWB Acy Flora, PDDGM, who gave a short lecture as the keynote speaker for the evening.
Harvest Day 2016
Barbeque was on the menu for Inman Lodge’s Annual Barbeque Sale held at Harvest Day on September 24th. Many new and returning customers lined up at the Lodge’s door for a taste of that famous Pinker BBQ that has made our Harvest Day fundraiser a success. Starting at 9:30 AM, a steady stream of customers came in for the wonderful food (as well as the air conditioning) until around 3 PM as Harvest Day began to wind down. Inman Lodge is lucky to have such a solid foundation of volunteers willing to work to make our Lodge the best in the world!