The first week of November, Denise and I assisted with the Grand Exalted Ruler’s visit to the State of Maine. Doug and Julia are a great couple and most appreciative of the hospitality Maine had to offer. We were able to get them to four different Lodges and see several interesting sites. Additionally, a banquet was held in their honor at the Bangor Lodge. See Wayne’s account of the week elsewhere on this site.
That Saturday, Denise and I had our official visit to the Bangor Lodge. We arrived at the hotel and were greeted by Exalted Ruler Jan. The room was wonderful, and an array of camping-themed gifts was presented to us. That evening, Shawn Stacey graciously drove us to the Lodge for Bangor’s annual veterans ball. The music was excellent, provided by the Skyliners and covered a wide range of genres. We also had the pleasure of sharing the table with State Veterans Chair Michael Michaud, along with his honored guests. There were raffles, pictures, and a lot of conversation.
After the ball, we went to the lounge and caught up with more friends. It was a great visit and much enjoyed. Our next visit will be in early December, hitting both Bath and Sebasticook Valley in one weekend. Keep checking here for updates.