Sesquicentennial Anniversary

I want to give a big extra-special "Thank you!" to everyone who helped put together our sesquicentennial Anniversary celebration. Among those of whom I thank, Darrel Gifford deserves the most. He really came through for me once again. Thanks Darrel! And I want to give a special congratulations to all our award recipients. H.D. Gifford received the Pillars of Solomon Award. Ed Cleaves received his 50 year pin. Roy Oden got his certificate for turning in his Master's proficiency. Dub Hodges was given a certificate of appreciation for all the fine work he's done for our fraternity. And Charles Finlay received the Mason of the Year award (plaque pending). Congratulations to all of you!
Well, my year is almost over and I think we've had a pretty good one. No major catastrophes and I haven't been usurped . . . yet. In a couple months I'll be saying my goodbyes to the East. It'll be a bittersweet departure. I wish I could have done more; been more involved. But with the stresses of owning a business, being active in church, and being the spiritual and administrative leader of my family, I really couldn't do as much as I would have liked. Hopefully I'll be stepping down from this position with people thinking that this has been a good year. I believe it has.
In closing I want to, again, say thank you. Thank you to Gary, Richard, Earl, Roy, Darrel, Wayne, and everyone else who have made this year easy for me. I certainly couldn't have done it with out each and everyone of you.