Mason on Sight

Putnam Lodge #46's Sixth Annual Ladies at Table
18 February, 2012

$55.00 per couple.

Contact WM Dean Bunnell for reservations!

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Weekly Master's Message

Greetings Brothers - well another meeting has come and gone with a great evening of fraternal friendship and ? We started the night with a fine meal of corn chowder, Tuscan bean and pulled pork sandwiches prepared by Brothers SW Rob Eubanks, SS Derek Jette, and JS Bob Donahue.

In Masonic spirit I decided earlier in the day that we would donate all the proceeds from the dinner to a Brother Past Master in Rhode Island who, with his wife tragically lost all of their belongings in a fire in their home. His wife is still in the hospital with severe burns. We will be sending them $255.00 to help them get back on their feet. I want to thank the Brothers for their generosity in helping a Brother in need.

We then proceeded upstairs and with Brother SW Cary Bentley presiding in the east, the FC degree was conferred on two brothers. Cary did an excellent job with the ritual work, as did all the Brothers who participated in the work of the evening.

On a different note, the deadline is drawing near for the Ladies At Table on February 18th. I've received many reservations, but still have some room. If interested you can send me an email or give me a call 860-634-3700. We always have a great time and I sure you will too.

Be Safe
WB Dean Bunnell
Master, Putnam Lodge 46

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Mason on Sight

Written by Mike Dodge

One of the perogatives of the Most Worshipful Grand Master is to make a man a "Mason on Sight", where, through abbreviated ceremonies, a man can be Raised to the degree of Master Mason without the usual ritual. Robert W. Randall, at the tender age of 93, petitioned the Lodge for membership, but being unable to travel to the Lodge, MWGM Robert J. Stika agreed to use his powers as Grand Master to make Mr. Randall a Mason on Sight, with the members of Putnam Lodge #46 providing the ritual.

RW Michael B. Dodge, Grand Junior Steward of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut and Secretary of Putnam Lodge #46, obligated Bro. Randall (seated) as an EA, while RW Frank W. McNally (PDDGM, far left) and RW Wayne E. Anderson (right, present DDGM of Massachusetts) look on.

Left to Right: Putnam Lodge Officers Cary W. Bentley (JS), Kenneth A. Salo (SW), RW Kenneth W. Marvin (Chaplain), and Christopher D. Mayhew, SR. (SD)

Left to Right: Putnam Lodge members MW Stanley S. Sheldon, Jr. (MWPGM), Thomas J. Butler, WB Barry L. Kromer (PAGM), and RW John S. Rhoads (WM and DDGM), along with Bro. Robert J, Stika (far right), Most Worshipful Grand Master of Connecticut.

MWGM Stika greeted Bro. Randall and congratulated him on becoming a Mason.

MWGM Stika presented Bro. Randall with his first Masonic pin.

Bro. Randall signed the bylaws under the watchful eye of the Secretary...

Wor. Master RW Rhoads presented Bro. Randall with his dues card.

RW McNall, a long-time friend of Bro. Randall, also presented him with a Masonic Pin.

RW Anderson welcomed Bro. Randall not only to Masonry, and not only to Connecticut Masonry, but also to membership in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

But it was MWGM Stika who provided the final instructions to Bro. Randall.

Brother Robert W. Randall with his new Masonic family.