Masons begin effort to contribute to local charities

Posted by Howard Owens on February 14, 2010 - 8:04pm
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Last week, the Batavia Masons presented Paul and Bridget Ohlson with a $500 check to support their Cara-A-Van Ministries.

"We were proud to be able to make a small contribution to such a worthy cause," said Jim Rosenbeck (handing the check to Paul), Master of Lodge #475 of the Free and Accepted Masons. 

"Our lodge has decided to begin regularly identifying worthy causes within the community to financially support," Rosenbeck added. "With membership in all community service organizations dwindling, we feel that this is one way that we can help make a difference in Batavia."

Posted by Buck Strang on February 14, 2010 - 9:53pm
Two great local organizations, great to see one helping the other, Paul and Bridget are great people doing Gods will, and my Brother Masons doing the same so proud to know both!
Posted by Scott Strang on February 15, 2010 - 6:51pm
Amen. Good will and brotherhood seizing the opportunity to help others. Well put cuz!
Posted by Phil Ricci on February 25, 2010 - 11:18am
Where do the Masons meet in Batavia?
Posted by Howard Owens on February 25, 2010 - 12:13pm
The Masonic Temple, 200 E. Main. One floor above where I am now.
Posted by Phil Ricci on February 25, 2010 - 12:21pm
There is an active Lodge?
Posted by Howard Owens on February 25, 2010 - 12:37pm
Yes. And a woman's auxiliary, though I'm not really clear if there is DeMolay (I think not) and Rainbow Girls (think so). (I did a year in DeMolay when I was a freshman in HS.)