Orange Blossom Lodge #80

Visitors to our site. It is the desire of Orange Blossom #80 to begin a Rainbow Girls Pledge Group and eventually a chapter of the Rainbow Girls. If you are interested and desire additional information, please contact one of our members.

In May, Orange Blossom 80 had the privilege of having Lawrence Arlo Leon, attend and receive his 75 year Service pin.  Lawrence was initiated in Warpole, OH, on 02/02/1937, passed to the Fellowcraft Degree on 04/06/1937 and raised to the degree of Master Mason on 06/01/1937.  On 03/05/1951, Lawrence changed his affiliation to Orange Blossom #80 here in Kissimmee.  It was with great pleasure we were able to welcome him at the lodge and congratulate him on his years of service.

Hello brothers,

It’s that time of year again where we work together at the KVLS fair.  We are always in need of volunteers to help work the gates.  This is one of our major fund raisers for the year.  Any brothers that are able to assist and volunteer would be of great assistance.  You can volunteer for however long that you are able to assist.  No need to worry about signing up on a form, just come to the gate and you’ll be welcomed.

Orange #36 Monday, December 28, 2009 7:00 PM
Orlando #69 Saturday, January 09, 2010 5:00 PM
Orange Blossom #80 Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:00 PM
Winter Garden #165 Saturday, January 16, 2010 10:00 AM
Eola #207 Friday, January 15, 2010 7:30 PM
Saint Cloud #221 Friday, January 22, 2010 7:00 PM
Winter Park #239 Saturday, January 02, 2010 2:00 PM
Oviedo #243 Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:00 AM
Composite #293 Monday, January 04, 2010 7:00 PM
Mokanna #329 Saturday, January 16, 2010 2:00 PM
S. Seminole #364 Saturday, January 09, 2010 2:00 PM
Pine Castle #368 Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:00 PM
Memorial #17 Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:00 AM
(at Winter Park #239)

Greetings my brothers.
Another year is coming to a close. Soon I will be turning the reins over to Mitch Lokken. I am sure
that he will do a wonderful job. The Christmas party was a huge success. I would like to thank
everyone that helped and attended. I would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. On December 27th (St. John’s Day), Worshipful Jeffords Miller and his wife will be
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Lodge. He extends an invitation to all to stop by
from 2:00 to 4:00 in the Afternoon.
We have a busy month in January. We will be conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on
January 6. The Called Communication will be at 7:00 pm. On Thursday, January 21st at 7:00 pm
the Lodge will hold its Annual Installation of Officers. The Lodge’s 125th Anniversary is Friday
January 22, 2010. The Lodge will be commissioning a commemorative coin to celebrate the
Anniversary. It should be available in time for the upcoming installation. WøHorne will be in
charge, and I believe it will be something very special. On January 23rd will be the annual East –
West Shrine Game. This year it will be in Orlando, at the Citrus Bowl at 3:00 in the afternoon. The
Knights of Solomon Chapter of the Widow’s Sons will play a prominent role in the opening
festivities. Come out for a good time and support the Shrine.
In February we will again be manning the gates for the Osceola County Fair. This is our major
fundraising activity for the year. Worshipful Fisher will soon have sign up sheets so you can schedule your
time to help. Come out and support your Lodge and join us for a good time as well.
Fraternally yours,
Jim Davis, PM

Orange Blossom Lodge #80 met in Due and Ancient form for the stated meeting for December.  The most important items for the meeting were the voting for the officers for 2010.

The following Officers were elected by the Brethren to serve for Masonic Year 2010

Worshipful Master:   Bro. Mitch Lokken

Senior Warden:  Bro. Robert Junecko

Junior Warden: Bro. Kevin Gowen

Treasurer:  Bro. Pat Fisher

Secretary:  Bro. Johnny Brock, PM

Congratulations to the new officers. Mitch Lokken  and his team will be appointing brothers to other rolls within the lodge including Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Senior Steward, Junior Steward, Tyler, and Chaplain. Please check our updates or lodge officers page in the near future for updates.

First I’d like to thank everyone that came out to our picnic. It was a great success with plenty of friends, food, beverages, and fellowship. I’m looking forward our next picnic.