Just to let everyone know how things went.
First event:
The chilli fund raiser was a HUGE success. We raised over $260 with "Brother Blakes South Texas Chilli" recipe. I feel like we should send you a check Brother Blake. LOL. Anyway, I cooked up about 60 lbs of chilli but was on duty during the day shift so that I could be at the Christmas Dinner. Brother Hippie and a few others were gratious enough to go and man the serving post. Brother Hippie managed to spend all his money with another vendor as he was passing out fliers. But I think he still managed to get a bowel. I'm glad he did cause I sure did not want to bring that big pot home.
Second event:
My family and I arrived at the lodge at about 6:00 PM. I was hoping to be there sooner, but you know how it goes. We brought the two smoked turkey and the ham that my wife cooked. WOW was that a great ham. Anyway, we took it inside where Brother Paul Vaughn and his wife were waiting for everyone. Brother Paul asked me if I was going to carve the turkeys. We both agreed that neither one of us were skilled enough so we talked his wife into it. As the night progressed, more Brothers arrived. We waited upstairs in the Lodge room for Brother Hippie. His 10 minutes happened to turn into 25, but he made it. We opened Lodge and then went from labor to refreshment. We all went downstairs to eat. There were many families to include grandparents to grandchildren. It was such a wonderful time. The food was great and the atmosphere was such a joyous one. It really felt like Christmas Brothers.
Third Event:
After we ate, everyone was usher up to the Lodge room to present Brother Raymond "Bubba" McCarver with the Glden Trowel award. It was an honor to be present for the ceramony. Brother Bubba and his family were beside themselves with joy and pride. My son in law took a great interest in Masonry after watching the ceramony. Hopefully I'll have more to say about that in the future. After the award presentaion, we sent the woman downstairs while we closed lodge.
Again Brothers, It was such a wonderful time and gave a real sense of Family and Brotherely Love. It's what Masonry's all about. I wish we could have seen some of our B/CS Brothers there, but I understand how things come up.
We hope to see you all next year......LJ
First event:
The chilli fund raiser was a HUGE success. We raised over $260 with "Brother Blakes South Texas Chilli" recipe. I feel like we should send you a check Brother Blake. LOL. Anyway, I cooked up about 60 lbs of chilli but was on duty during the day shift so that I could be at the Christmas Dinner. Brother Hippie and a few others were gratious enough to go and man the serving post. Brother Hippie managed to spend all his money with another vendor as he was passing out fliers. But I think he still managed to get a bowel. I'm glad he did cause I sure did not want to bring that big pot home.
Second event:
My family and I arrived at the lodge at about 6:00 PM. I was hoping to be there sooner, but you know how it goes. We brought the two smoked turkey and the ham that my wife cooked. WOW was that a great ham. Anyway, we took it inside where Brother Paul Vaughn and his wife were waiting for everyone. Brother Paul asked me if I was going to carve the turkeys. We both agreed that neither one of us were skilled enough so we talked his wife into it. As the night progressed, more Brothers arrived. We waited upstairs in the Lodge room for Brother Hippie. His 10 minutes happened to turn into 25, but he made it. We opened Lodge and then went from labor to refreshment. We all went downstairs to eat. There were many families to include grandparents to grandchildren. It was such a wonderful time. The food was great and the atmosphere was such a joyous one. It really felt like Christmas Brothers.
Third Event:
After we ate, everyone was usher up to the Lodge room to present Brother Raymond "Bubba" McCarver with the Glden Trowel award. It was an honor to be present for the ceramony. Brother Bubba and his family were beside themselves with joy and pride. My son in law took a great interest in Masonry after watching the ceramony. Hopefully I'll have more to say about that in the future. After the award presentaion, we sent the woman downstairs while we closed lodge.
Again Brothers, It was such a wonderful time and gave a real sense of Family and Brotherely Love. It's what Masonry's all about. I wish we could have seen some of our B/CS Brothers there, but I understand how things come up.
We hope to see you all next year......LJ
Most wanted seconds, and suggested BIGGER bowls next time. We tested the Chile a couple of nights before at our Stated Meeting. I went for seconds, as did a few others, but I saw a couple of Brothers "sneaking off" for THIRDS!!! As LJ said, we sold a BUNCH of it on Saturday during the annual Christmas Parade. It sure helped us out a bunch.