STANDARD NON-PROFIT ORG. PAID Permit No. 59
GRAND LODGE
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
OF
NEW CASTLE, IN
47362
765-529-7712
www.indianapythias.org Email:
indianaglkop@att.net
Return Service Requested
James Smith, Jr.
Grand
Chancellor
Tim Loughmiller
Grand Vice Chancellor
Grand
Prelate
Ralph Willis
Grand
Secretary
Lloyd Vencel
Grand
Treasurer
Steven
Breedlove
Grand Master at Arms
Michael Deaton
Grand Inner Guard
Wes Hutson
Grand Outer Guard
Timothy Mace
Jr.
Past Grand Chancellor
PYTHIAN SERVICE NEWS
Ralph Willis, Grand Secretary/Editor
Second Convention Issue - June 2009
“If Fraternal Love held all men bound, how beautiful
this world would be!”
PARTIAL
LISTING OF UPCOMING EVENTS
One
of the most important events of each year is the Annual Convention of the
Knights and Sisters of
CONDOLENCES
To
the family of Knight Ray O. Hall who passed away on
To
the family of Sister Marjorie Vickrey, PDDGC, who passed away
To
the family of PC Vincent L. Norris who passed away
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LODGE NEWS
Welcome
Lodge #37 had a Friendship Night with 25 people in attendance from Frankton
#315, Orestes #471, Crescens #33, and Welcome #37. Two prospects, Jaysn
Murphy and Chris Maddy, made application for membership in #37. PGC Ron Murphy
prepared a delicious meal which was enjoyed by
all. The Euchre
tournament was won by PGC Tom Alexander and PC Jerry
Weilenman. Chris Maddy and Ralph
Willis won the pool tournament. CC Rod
Gardner thanked the food preparation and clean-up crews. Grand Chancellor James Smith, Jr. closed the
festivities by thanking the Brothers of Welcome Lodge for hosting the event,
and thanked everyone for participating.
Submitted by Rod Gardner, CC Welcome #37
Crescens
Lodge #33 hosted a Three Rank Celebration in honor of Grand Chancellor James
Smith, Jr. on
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CORRECTION
In last month’s issue, in a
note of thanks from PGC Dale Baldwin, he was listed as a member of
Ashley Lodge #394. Brother Dale’s home
Lodge is Orestes #471, and he is a dual member of Ashley. .
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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR DOKK CONVENTION
Sunday, August
Sunday, August 9 – 6:30 – Imperial Banquet - $34 – RSVP by July 31st
Monday, August 10 – Imperial Palace/Santha Sessions -
Monday, August 10 –
Tuesday, August 11 – Imperial Palace/Santha Sessions –
Tuesday, August 11 – Beef ‘N Boards Dinner Theater –
“Smoke on
the Mountain” –
See www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com or call 765.533.4287 for complete information
Reservation form for the Grand Lodge Friday night
Banquet.
Choice of Top
Sirloin or Citrus Grilled Red Salmon
Includes garden salad, rice pilaf,
Price - $27.50
Name _________________________
Lodge or
Entrée choice: □ Sirloin □ Salmon
Name _________________________
Lodge or
Entrée choice: □ Sirloin □ Salmon
Name _________________________
Lodge or
Entrée choice: □ Sirloin □ Salmon
Name _________________________
Lodge or
Entrée choice: □ Sirloin □ Salmon
Total
number of dinners ___________
X $27.50 ea.
Total amount enclosed $ __________
Please make checks payable to: Grand Lodge of Indiana
Mail to: Grand
Lodge of
Reservations must be in Grand Lodge office not later than
Remember!!!!
The deadline for room
reservations at the Lafayette Best Western is June 8th. Hotel toll free phone is 888-295-2346. Code is KofP08 (same as last year). Room rate is $73
(1
or 2 people) plus taxes. Extra cost for
the optional
Highlights of the Convention Schedule
Revised
Date and time KNIGHTS SISTERS
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Thursday July 9th
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Past Grand
Chiefs Luncheon |
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Thursday July 9th
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Grand Council meeting |
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Thursday July 9th |
Registration |
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Thursday July 9th |
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Registration and
School of Instruction |
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Thursday July 9th, |
Joint opening |
Joint opening |
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Friday July 10th |
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PDDGC Breakfast |
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Friday July 10th
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Registration |
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Friday July 10th
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Registration |
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Friday July 10th |
Call to Order |
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Friday July 10th 10:00 AM |
Grand Lodge Rank |
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Friday July 10th |
Joint Golden Spur
and PGC Luncheon |
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Friday July 10th |
Committee meetings |
Election of
officers |
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Friday July 10th |
Joint Banquet |
Joint Banquet |
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Saturday July 11th |
Registration |
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Saturday July 11th |
Call to Order |
Call to Order |
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Saturday July 11th |
Grand Lodge Rank |
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Saturday July 11th |
Election of
officers |
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Saturday July 11th |
Grand Chancellor’s
Luncheon -Open to all Knights |
Ladies Luncheon |
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Saturday July 11th |
Joint installation |
Joint installation |
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Sunday July 12th |
Friendship
Breakfast and DDGC & Officers meeting |
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