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A master's job is
never done, it lives on through the ages.
The annual Installation of Officers was held on December 13, 1980, and after the ceremony the newly installed Master gave a short speech on his hopes and expectations for the year. After the ceremonies light refreshments were served in the dining hall.
On January 8th, Bro. Malcolm Wilson was given his 50 year pin by Inspector Ted Lindsey of the 416th Masonic District. In February a resolution was introduced to increase the degree fees to $160.00 from the present $80.00.
In March it was announced that Bro. Tom Higgason, the chairman of the float committee, needed help to have the first float ready for a parade in April. It was passed by motion and vote to accept the resolution that would increase the fees for degrees to $160.00, also that 500 25 year pins be purchased at $2.25 each and be given to the brethren who had at least 25 years of service into the Craft and was a member of Clovis Lodge.
In May the stated meeting was called to refreshment for the purpose of conducting our public schools night. Certificates were given to several Clovis Unified School District teachers for their efforts in their professions.
On Past Masters night in May Bro Michael O'Connell received his third degree, after which his father, Bro. Al O'Connell presented him with a lapel pin that had been in their family for over 58 years.
In June it was decided to purchase a plaque to hold the names of all of the Hiram Award recipients. On the 27th the officers of Alameda Lodge 167 took over Clovis Lodge to present a third degree on one of their members.
The 25 year pins were completed and it was decided to give them to all members with 25 years of service to the craft that were then members of Clovis Lodge. It was also decided to purchase 200 regular lapel pins so that they can be given to our newly raised Master Masons.
At the Roll Call Dinner in December 60 of the 230 eligible members who could receive a 25 year pin attended and got their pins. It was another good night for Clovis Lodge.
At the stated meeting in December it was decided by motion and vote to allow the Master and Wardens $75.00 per day for attending Grand Lodge up to $300.00 per person. Bro. Thomas Howison Jr. gave his third degree proficiency after serving as a Lodge officer, candidates coach, and officers coach for over 50 years.
Brothers lost to death in this year were John Fredrick Chesness- 50 year member, Herbert W. Matthews- 50 year member, Parley W. Freer, Joseph A. Erickson, Robert J. Selkirk, Leonard Alvin Henthorn, Lewis W. Kinchloe, Samuel D. Wallace and William H. Nelson.
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