Continuing the Legacy

Supporting Growth of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home

Since my last report in November, the MESH Board has been hard at work on your behalf. I am happy to report the Board has been able to restart the quarterly resident reviews, a popular listening and feedback event with residents at Jennings-McCall Center (JMC). During these reviews, the Board members meet with groups of residents to discuss things which are going well and any concerns they may have. It is a great way to improve communication and operation of the home.

The remodeling which started last fall at JMC is finishing up. During the cold snap in January, a sprinkler pipe burst and leaked, damaging offices and the Assisted Living dining room. While completing repairs, the opportunity was taken to replace the flooring in the dining room, updating its appearance.

In February, the MESH Board participated in a strategic planning session which was organized by JMC Manager Mark Remley. The session offered an opportunity for the board members to meet and interact with JMC staff while exploring opportunities for improvement in policies and procedures. Everyone participated and it was a productive event.

In April and May, the Board worked with Mr. Remley to finalize the JMC budget for the next fiscal year. On the topic of finances, I must thank the Grand Lodge Finance Committee and its Chairman W.B. Bob M. Keller. They have done an outstanding job of managing Grand Lodge investments in a challenging financial climate.

There will be a new MESH Board installed in June, and I would like to thank the members of this year’s board for their dedicated work on behalf of the Fraternity and Eastern Star. We were supported by the Grand Secretary & Grand Treasurer as well as the staff of the Grand Secretary’s Office. Mark Remley and our JMC Administrator Crystale Harding have provided years of hard work and support of JMC, which is greatly appreciated.

The Masonic & Eastern Star Home is the primary philanthropy of Oregon Freemasons. I and the other board members have done our best to help it thrive and grow. It is truly a team effort, and we send our best wishes for success to the board members who will follow us.

M.W.B. Mark L. Posler Immediate Past Grand Master