Our June Stated was a great meeting. Illustrious William B. Brunk (SGIG in North Carolina) presented 50 Year Service Awards to five Brothers – Walter J. Klein (received by his son, Robert Klein, in Walter’s absence), Ill. John R. Litaker,
Earle P. Brown, Carl A.S. Hedberg & Jesse L. Smith. Brothers Jack R. Worley & Lewis N. Smart (both of Mint Hill Lodge) were presented theirs the following night at the Lodge meeting. Collectively, they represent 361 years of Masonic heritage. Wow!!! We had a Fencing Demonstration by Brother Gilbert Bailey and his training partner. They also gave a brief history of the Art of Fencing – complete with helmets and equipment. More to follow…