PC 1183 News

Panther City Lodge November Update

As we approach the upcoming Holidays, we find ourselves nearing the half way point of the Massonic year. Grand Lodge is one month away when we will have new Grand Master installed. This is the "official" half. So far this year we have remained active in performing degrees, teaching new Masons and working on the skills of our officers. We have much to be proud of at Panther City, our lodge has stood two separate inspections and found compliant with Grand Lodge Law. We have also been evaluated as to ritual and our scores, although not perfect, were sufficiently good to have the DI at Large say he had to "pick us apart" to find anything wrong. Congratulations to the Officers and those who trained us!

We have been very fortunate having several new Masons join us and have some who have been absent for one reason or another back in regular attendance. We are most grateful to those who are helping the lodge grow.

This month, dues notices are being sent out. You will have an explanation of the changes included with the notice. If you have a situation you would like to discuss regarding your ability to pay your increased dues, please feel free to contact the Worshipful Master. The Lodge took dramatic and needed steps to insure our long term financial viability.

Brothers, if you have not been to a stated meeting in a while, please join us. You can easily gain admission, you goal is not to keep our brothers out, but let them join us. There are a lot of great things going on at Panther City - as you can see from this website - THE CAT IS BACK!!!

Panther City Lodge #1183 Officer Installation

June 28th was the installation of the 2011-2012 installation ceremonies. The evening began with a catered dinner in the basement dining room followed by the formal installation in the Lodgeroom.

The installation ceremony was called to order by Panther City Past Master Moe Rahmeh. Then the H. Malvern Marks Chapter of the Order of DeMolay presented the Colors; this was followed by Rainbow Assembly #15 Officers presenting the Bible. PM Rahmeh then introduced the Installing Officers, Panther City Past Master and Potentate of Moslah Shrine, Illustrious Sir, Richard P. Evans as Installing Officer; Honorable Kenneth Curry, Past Master Handley Lodge and Chairman of the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Bodies was Installing Marshall; Panther City Past Master Michie M. Brous was the Honorary Installing Chaplain.

Following the installation, Worshipful Master, Bruce Hammond was presented the gavel utilizing the Rainbow Gavel Ceremony performed by Samantha, whose delivery was roundly applauded by the attendees.

Junior Past Master Moe Rahmeh was presented with a Past Masters Apron and Case by the Lodge along with a Chair in the Grand Lodge Main Auditorium named in his honor. Moe was presented a Past Master lapel pin by the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Bodies. PM Rahmeh was then invited to sit in the East with newly installed WM Hammond.