The Minnesota MASON July–August 2016 VOL. 64, No. 2 Robert Darling Continuing our Work Together Grand Lodge News pages 1–3, 8 Lodge News & Views page 6 Minnesota Masonic Charities pages 4–5 Masonic Family News page 7 The mission of the Freemasons of Minnesota is to engage and inspire good men, who believe in a Supreme Being, to live according to Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Eighteen become Master Masons in One-Day-to-Masonry Grand Master Robert L. Darling, front row center, is pictured among the eighteen new Master Masons raised at the One-Day-to-Masonry on June 18, 2016, at North Star Lodge No. 23 in St. Cloud. It is not too early to begin your plans to bring in a son, grandson or a good friend at the next One-Day-to-Masonry on January 21, 2017, at the new Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center in Bloomington. Anoka Lodge raises four Master Masons in outdoor lodge The Brothers of Anoka Lodge No. 30 held their annual outdoor Master Masons Degree at WB Jacob Geer’s home—a warm and beautiful day where four new Master Masons were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. WM Paul Agustin presided over the first section, while WB Jacob Geer took over in the East for the second section. Always a great event and well attended by the brethren of Anoka Lodge No. 30 as well as many other Brothers from around the Metro area. W. Brother Jim Goldesberry (far right) of Northern Lodge No. 236 recently assisted his grandsons from Thief River Falls to become Masons. Also assisting with the Degree work was his son-in-law Brother Joe Drevlow (far left). The Degree work was com- pleted on three separate occasions by Roseau Lodge No. 236. Completing the three degrees and becoming Masons for Northern Lodge No. 236 were Brayden Drevlow, a sophomore at Concordia College in Moorhead, and Brock Drevlow, a fresh- man at Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Also completing Degree work at the same time was Andrew Bourne of Thief River Falls. The members of Northern Lodge No. 236 express thanks to the Brothers in Roseau Lodge No. 268 for performing the Degree work. Three generations of Masons at Northern Lodge No. 236
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The Minnesota
MASONJuly–August 2016 VOL. 64, No. 2
Robert DarlingContinuing our Work
Together
Grand LodgeNews
pages 1–3, 8
Lodge News & Views
page 6
MinnesotaMasonicCharitiespages 4–5
MasonicFamily News
page 7
The mission of theFreemasons ofMinnesota is to
engage and inspiregood men, who
believe in a Supreme Being,to live according to Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love,Relief and Truth.
Eighteen become Master Masons in One-Day-to-Masonry
Grand Master Robert L. Darling, front row center, is pictured among the eighteen new Master Masons raised at the One-Day-to-Masonry on June 18, 2016, at NorthStar Lodge No. 23 in St. Cloud. It is not too early to begin your plans to bring in a son, grandson or a good friend at the next One-Day-to-Masonry on January 21,2017, at the new Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center in Bloomington.
Anoka Lodge raises four Master Masons in outdoor lodge
The Brothers of Anoka Lodge No. 30 held their annual outdoor Master Masons Degree at WB Jacob Geer’s home—a warm and beautiful day where four new MasterMasons were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. WM Paul Agustin presided over the first section, while WB Jacob Geer took over in the East for thesecond section. Always a great event and well attended by the brethren of Anoka Lodge No. 30 as well as many other Brothers from around the Metro area.
W. Brother Jim Goldesberry (far right) of NorthernLodge No. 236 recently assisted his grandsons fromThief River Falls to become Masons. Also assistingwith the Degree work was his son-in-law BrotherJoe Drevlow (far left). The Degree work was com-pleted on three separate occasions by RoseauLodge No. 236. Completing the three degrees andbecoming Masons for Northern Lodge No. 236were Brayden Drevlow, a sophomore at ConcordiaCollege in Moorhead, and Brock Drevlow, a fresh-man at Peabody Conservatory of the Johns HopkinsUniversity in Baltimore, Maryland. Also completingDegree work at the same time was Andrew Bourneof Thief River Falls. The members of Northern LodgeNo. 236 express thanks to the Brothers in RoseauLodge No. 268 for performing the Degree work.
Three generations of Masons at Northern Lodge No. 236
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Continuing our work togetherM.W.B. Robert L. DarlingGrand Master
Greetings from the Grand East –I hope each and every one of you is
having a safe and enjoyable summer. It isan honor and a privilege to travel aroundthe state visiting local lodges and travelingoutside of our jurisdiction representing thisgreat state as the Grand Master ofMinnesota Masons A.F. & A.M. Sincebeing installed as Grand Master on April9th, I have attended over three dozenMasonic events and functions around thestate and Annual Communications of theGrand Lodge of Manitoba, the GrandLodge of Indiana, and the Grand Lodge ofWisconsin. I also attended events hosted byour affiliated and appended bodies as wetry to work closer with all organizations tomake our Fraternity stronger and moreprevalent in our communities. I attendedevents for the Grand Chapter of EasternStar, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons,and most recently the Imperial Session ofShriners International. The warm receptionand fellowship at each of the events havebeen very moving and heartwarming.
As I have been visiting these differentevents, I have been stressing major pointsof my theme for the year: WorkingTogether, We Can, Make a Difference.
I believe that all of the fraternal organiza-tions within the Masonic family need towork together on improving membershipand continue throughout this year and inthe years to come. I have seen this happen-ing first hand or have heard of it happeningand I am grateful to all of those who havehelped or participated in those events.Some examples have been the One-Day-to-Masonry held at North Star Lodge No. 23in St. Cloud and lodges hosting degrees formultiple candidates such as Nelson LodgeNo. 135 in Buffalo, Minneapolis Lodge No.19, and Excelsior Lodge No. 113.
One of the most rewarding experienceswas to be able to conduct the dedicationceremony at the new Minnesota MasonicHeritage Center. Wow! Amazing! Beautiful!Fantastic! Spectacular! and Gorgeous! areonly some of the words I heard to describethe new Heritage Center during the GrandOpening. It truly was an honor to presideover the dedication ceremony. I would esti-mate there were over 100 brothers who tookpart in the procession and several hundredpeople in attendance. I encourage each andevery one of you to make time in the days,weeks or months ahead to plan on visitingthis building of great works and stupendousmagnitude. You will want to allow plenty oftime to walk around and take in the beautyand great works on display. As of July 11,2016, it is officially open to the public.
In continuing with my theme this yearof Working Together – We Can – Make aDifference, on July 16, 2016, there will be aGrand Reception for all Grand LodgeOfficers and Grand Chapter of Eastern StarOfficers to be held at the Osman ShrineCenter at the Lost Spur Golf Club in Eagan,Minnesota. This will be the first time twoorganizations have paired together to hold ajoint reception. I know it will be a great suc-cess, and I look forward to meeting eachand every one at the event. It is an honor notonly for the Grand Master, Worthy GrandMatron and Worthy Grand Patron, but allofficers of the organizations and a time toacknowledge each others’ organization.
Just because some of the lodges go darkdoes not mean that there will not be any
Masons from Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22 gathered at the new Minnesota State VeteransCemetery in Preston to perform Masonic Memorial Service for Brother Dale Rossow. Dalepassed away in 2012 but was one of the first to be interred at the new cemetery. The memorialservice was well attended and included Deputy Grand Master John Studell assisting with theservice. W. Brother Glen Larson from Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22 organized the service andWB Derek Berg from Mystic Star Lodge No. 69 played Taps for our departed Brother.
One of the new Minnesota State VeteransCemetery’s earliest interments is Masonof Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22
Daylight Lodge No. 348 is located atthe Roseville Masonic Center, just offHamline Avenue and County Road B2.
We meet at noon on the 1st and 3rdWednesday of every month for lunch—wedon't go dark in the summer! Lodge meet-ings or social functions start at 1:00 p.m.following lunch.
We meet during the day for those who
don’t care to drive at night. We have anactive scholarship program and our mem-bers never have to worry about beingdropped if they “can’t” pay their dues.
For more information contactSecretary Frank King at 651-774-0997,[email protected]; or W. Brother Steve Oian at 651-210-2256,[email protected].
Daylight Lodge No. 348 welcomes new members
Recently Brothers DeWayne Derksen, Grant Lillevold, Creig Noren and Dave Stordalen of LibanusLodge No. 96, St. James, provided valet parking service during St. James Mayo Clinic Systems'Donor Appreciation Celebration. It was an honor to serve those that have given so much to makethe St. James Clinic such a success!
Libanus Lodge provided valet parking serviceduring clinic appreciation celebration
Masonic activities this summer or early fall.Several lodges will be holding regular meet-ings, special meetings for degree work,awards presentation, fundraisers, and familypicnics to name just a few. Please check theMasonic bodies within your area and dowhat you can to attend and support theseevents. It could be the start of a great expe-rience and relationship that will continue togrow in the months and years to come.
Some major events coming up in thefall are leadership schools around the
state, the Big Tent Event in coordinationwith our Shrine Temples, and the TwinsGame scheduled for September 11 whenthey play the Cleveland Indians, the GrandLodge Education Seminar on September 17,the Minnesota Masonic Charities Gala onSeptember 24, and the All Masonic DinnerTheater on October 29 at the MasonicHeritage Center.
Enjoy your summer and may theblessings of the Supreme Architect watchover each and every one of you.
GM Bob Darling tries out the new lift at theVeterans Fishing event. See the article on p. 7.
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Lodge Education Officer = LEO = Leadership, Education, Oratory Mark Robbins, GLEO
As I write this, we have just complet-ed consecrating and opening the beautifulnew Minnesota Masonic Heritage Centerin Bloomington. Grand Lodge chose thedate, June 24th, for the very good reasonthat it is the feast day of Saint John theBaptist. This is the very same reason thatthe Premier Grand Lodge (originally theGrand Lodge of London and Westminster,then the Grand Lodge of England, andfinally, after the unification of 1813, theUnited Grand Lodge of England) chosethat date for its official creation.
Our Most Worshipful Grand MasterRobert Darling spent a good portion of histalk explaining why the Saints John becamethe patron saints of Masonry. I would liketo take this a little further and write a bitabout the well-known phrase “in everywell-regulated lodge there is a certain pointwithin a circle, which is bounded by twoparallel lines…” Recently, I delivered atalk in my own lodge about the parallellines, a talk that was prepared by my oldfriend and high-school classmate R. W.Bro. Ray Babinsky, PDDGM andChairman of the Education Committee forthe Grand Lodge of Illinois, on the topic of“The Lines Parallel.”
The phrase isusually illustrat-ed by the graphicat right, consist-ing of the pointwithin a circle,the parallel lines,the Volume ofSacred Law, andthe Holy SaintsJohn. The indi-vidual Mason isthe point, the cir-cle is the bounds placed on his passions bythe use of the compass, and the lines repre-senting balance. In the graphic, if you pic-ture yourself as the point being at the west ofthe altar, the VSL orients to the east, and thelines intersect the circle at the north andsouth. Just as John the Baptist representszeal, John the Evangelist represents knowl-edge, and the lines represent the balanceexpected from a Mason between the charac-teristics of these two men. Just as the directrays of the sun strike the earth at the furthestpoint south at the winter solstice and the fur-thest point north at the summer solstice, so
Masonic Conundrum by Mark Robbins, Education Team
Conundrum 57This conundrum addressed an appar-
ent paradox in the Commandery degreesof the York Rite. Two of the orders thatare conferred in the Commandery are theOrder of Malta and the Order of theTemple (Knight of Malta and KnightTemplar.) The actual, lineal descendentof the Order of Malta still exists, and dis-avows any connection to the Masonicorders. The paradox exists in that theOrder of Malta is the current name of amilitary order of crusading knights thatwere bitter rivals of the Templars, and infact received some of the Templar proper-ty upon their forced dissolution. No manwould have been part of both orderssimultaneously. Your challenge was toprovide the name this order operatedunder during the crusades. The completename was the Order of Knights of theHospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, com-monly called the Knights Hospitaller.
Following are the names of all thosewho submitted the correct response, inorder of submission. The correct answerswere numbered in order of submission,then a random number generator was usedto select six winners. Those winners areindicated by an asterisk.
Clay Anderson, Saint Paul Lodge No. 3, MetroeastLarry Erickson, Excelsior No. 113, MetrowestTimothy Boche, Lebanon Lodge 346, MetrowestKurt Walleser, Rochester Lodge No. 21, Southeast*Dick Sellman, Mesaba Lodge No. 255, Northeast*Marc F. Bellemare, Saint Paul Lodge No. 3, Metroeast*Edwin Fillman, Mesa Lodge No. 255, NortheastSteve Gesme, Oriental Lodge No. 34, SoutheastDavid Krizo, Rochester lodge No. 21, Southeast*Robert Wellemeyer, Dakota Lodge No. 7, SoutheastHarlan Brand, Templar Lodge No. 176, MetrowestThomas Hill, Winona lodge No. 18, SoutheastTyler Kimber, Lake Superior No. 349, NortheastRon Bradley, Ancient Landmark No. 5, Metroeast
Masonry occurred in 1724. A new “secretsociety” emerged in England, claiming to beolder and grander, and having more impor-tant secrets than the Freemasons. It claimedto be descended from an ancient society inChina. In articles published in London news-papers, this group ridiculed the Masons, andinvited Masons to leave the craft and affiliatewith this supposedly more auspicious organi-zation. But first, the Mason had to renounceFreemasonry. It is now widely believed thatthe only purpose of this short-lived organiza-tion was to exact revenge and ridicule on theMasons, and that it was created by formerGrand Master Philip Wharton, who either leftor was expelled from Freemasonry (depend-ing on the source you read) after a disputewith the Grand Lodge. Your challenge is toname this organization.
Send your answer in an email [email protected]. Pleaseremember to include your name and Lodgename and number. Six correct entries, ran-domly selected from among those receivedby 8/25/16, will receive a prize from theGrand Lodge Education Committee.
do the parallel lines intersect the circle at thenorth point to represent the feast day of Johnthe Baptist on June 24th (close to the sum-mer solstice) and the south point to representthe feast day of John the Evangelist onDecember 27th (close to the winter solstice.)
Another interesting concept to think ofwhen considering the point within a circle isthat the definition of a circle is a geometricform in which all points on the circumferenceare equally distant from the center. Considerthat the universe is infinite, and has no end, soit can be argued that all points in the universeare the same distance from the end, so allpoints can be thought of as the center of theuniverse. Since we understand God asomnipresent, we can say that God is at thecenter of the universe. This brings us back tothe point in the center representing the indi-vidual Mason. If placing the individualMason at the point in the center of the circlecan be thought of as symbolic of placing himat the center of the universe as argued above,then it follows that it is symbolic of Godalways being with you. Of course, as with allinterpretations of symbols, you are free toaccept or reject this rather esoteric considera-tion of the point within a circle.
Now, coming back to the originalphrase about “every well-regulated lodge,”you may have asked yourself at some time“where is this point within a circle and par-allel lines in my lodge? I haven’t seen it!Does that mean that we aren’t ‘well-regu-lated?’” Well, R.W.Bro. Babinsky arguesthat you have seen it without realizing it.How so? Picture in your mind what tran-spires when the Worshipful Master asks forthe assistance of the brethren in providinglight to the individual Mason who is at thealtar being initiated, passed, or raised.Where is he? Is he the point? Where areyou and the rest of the brethren? Interestingconcept, is it not?= = = = = = =
This year’s Lodge Education OfficerConference is scheduled for September17th at Grand Lodge. That date was cho-sen in order to work with an open date onthe Grand Master’s calendar. It is primari-ly designed for Lodge Education Officers,but others who have reason to be interest-ed are welcome. A flyer with informationwill be forthcoming, by mail, by theeMason electronic newsletter, and by otherdigital means. I hope to see you there!
Masters and Senior Wardens, as youplan your lodge calendars for the year 2016,the Grand Lodge asks you to consider theseimportant dates for the Grand Lodge andasks you to add them to your calendar ofevents. We would like to see as manyMasons as possible at these events:
July 16 – Grand Reception for officers of theGrand Lodge of Minnesota Masons andGrand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Starat the Lost Spur Golf Club in Eagan
August 6 – Duluth Rite Care ClinicCornerstone Ceremony, 11:00 a.m.
September 11 – Minnesota Twins baseball
September 24 – Grand Lodge LeadershipSeminar at Minnesota Masonic HeritageCenter
September 24 – Annual Gala of MinnesotaMasonic Charities
October 29 – All Masonic Dinner Theater atthe Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
November 12 – Grand Lodge/Shrine Big TentEvent at the Minnesota Masonic HeritageCenter
Grand Lodge calendar dates for lodge planning
David Ott was recently installed as theMaster of Cataract Lodge No.2,Minneapolis. Dave is also a member ofChippewa Lodge No. 275, Bigfork, wherehis father is the sitting lodge Master; soMinnesota Masons are experiencing a fatherand son being Masters of two differentMinnesota Lodges at the same time, a note-
worthy and unusual occurrence to say theleast and one that both are rightly proud of.
Cataract Lodge No. 2 is the second old-est Lodge in the state, being chartered in1852. The Lodge is one of the largest in thestate and has been home to such notableBrothers as Hubert H. Humphrey and CurtCarlson.
Father and son are Masters of two differentMinnesota Lodges simultaneously
Pictured, left to right: Installing Marshal, Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell; Worshipful MasterDavid Ott, Cataract Lodge No. 2; Worshipful Master Charles Ott, Chippewa Lodge No. 275.
For approximately 25 years "retiredMasons” have been meeting at theMinnehaha Masonic lodge (5149Bloomington Avenue South, Minneapolis)every Thursday morning for coffee, rolls,discussion with each other and speakers.The program begins around 8:30 a.m.Many are veterans, others are just retiredand enjoy the gathering of Masons forconversation and enjoyment.
If you are close to retiring or have
retired or just would like to join an organi-zation of those who converse with all, stopby and visit us. The first of each month weask if any present has a birthday in themonth. We sing, yes sing the HappyBirthday song to them. Any Mason is wel-come to attend our fun group.
We meet each Thursday morning. Webegin around 8:30 a.m. and retire around10:00 a.m. Stop by, meet the fellows andenjoy the gathering.
A full Masonic processional kicked off the grand opening of the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center (above). Clockwise from below left: Guestsendured the summer heat to hear a dedication led by Grand Master Robert Darling, toured the new Masonic Museum, viewed the expansiveBlue Lodge Room, and marveled at the elegant auditorium. Photos courtesy of Bruce Silcox.
The grand opening of theMinnesota Masonic Heritage Centerwas held June 24, 2016, launchingthe Center, Minnesota MasonicCharities and Minnesota Masonryinto an exciting new era.
The Center, featuring a Masonicmuseum, Lodge room, and auditorium,welcomes the community to exploreFreemasonry and its many contributions.The spaces are availalbe for rental; theCenter officially opened to the publicon July 11.
Nearly 500 guests attended theevent, including speakersBloomington Mayor Gene Winsteadand Rick Whitney, CEO of Adolfson& Peterson Construction.
See more photos at:Facebook.com/MasonicHeritageCenter
Interested inrenting the
Heritage Center?
The Minnesota MasonicHeritage Center offers a number
of beautiful spaces inwhich to host your next event!
In addition to the Alfred E.Ames Lodge Room, available
for rental to Masonic Membersonly, the Center provides many
amenities for any type of occasionand is open to the public.
Visit our website to viewvenue options, pricing andavailability or contact us at
952-948-6500.
MasonicHeritageCenter.org
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WWW.MNMASONICCHARITIES.ORG
Our Vision
• •To be the charity of choice because of the difference we make.
BBeeeetthhoovveenn IInnaauugguurraall CCoonncceerrttGideon S. Ives Auditorium
Minnesota Masonic Charities again hosts their INCITE BUS TOURS,providing Masons and Stars with a guidedtour of the heritage charities they gener-ously support.
Each tour offers a coach bus thatpicks up guests in various Minnesotalocations and whisks them to their firststop, the Masonic campus inBloomington. This year’s INCITE toursinclude in-depth looks at:• Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center• U of M Cancer and Cardiovascular
Research Building• Masonic Cancer Clinic• Masonic Children’s Hospital
For a nominal fee of $25/person, theINCITE tours include lunch and alltransportation fees. Tours are planned forthe following dates:
July 20, 2016Bus departures from Moorhead,Fergus Falls, Alexandria, St. Cloud
August 17, 2016Departing from: TBD
September 21, 2016Departing from: TBD
October 19, 2016Departing from: TBD
Register by calling 651-210-5240 or emailing John Schwietz at:[email protected]
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Centerkicks off its concert series with a festivecelebration of the music of the greatLudwig van Beethoven.
Presented by the MacPhail Center forMusic’s premiere choral ensemble,Sonomento, and the Kenwood SymphonyOrchestra, the concert will feature con-
ductors Craig Fields and Yuri Ivan,pianist Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell, tenorJoseph Okell and soprano Riley Svatos.
Tickets available now for theSeptember 25 concert. Reserve yourseats by visiting (click on “ticketing”):
Minnesota Masonic Charities held itsannual scholarships reception June 16,2016, in Dan Patch Hall. Nearly 200Scholarship recipients and guests gath-ered for a short ceremony and refresh-ments.
“As a Minnesota Masonic Scholar,you have the privilege to attend collegewith financial assistance and the respon-
sibility to go above and beyond the normset by your peers,” said keynote speaker,Cole Sogge, a 2013 recipient of theWilliam F. Mackintosh LegacyScholarship.
This year, MMC provided 87 scholar-ship awards to worthy Minnesota stu-dents. For more information, visit:
MnMasonicCharities.org
The MMC 2016 Scholars at the annual reception which is one of Minnesota Masonic Charities’ most anticipated events.
MMC president and CEO Eric J. Neetenbeek congratulates Signature Scholar winner Bjorn Pearson.
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News & Views from the LodgesExcelsior Lodge No. 113 raises six Master Masons
Willard Peters from Chain Lake Lodge No. 64in Fairmont is shown receiving his 70-yearMasonic membership pin from Justin Hansen,the newest Master Mason in Chain Lake Lodge.
Forest Lake Lodge donates to school group
WB Mike Schultz, left, Sr. Warden Mike Perreault, second from left, and W Ralph Magnusson, right,members of Forest Lake Lodge No. 344, recently presented a check for $2000 to the Forest LakeHigh School group MOST. MOST is a resource to help teens make better choices about drugs andalcohol. Representing MOST to receive the check was Forest Lake police Detective Nancy Carlson.
Six new Master Masons were recently raised at Excelsior Lodge No. 113 with the assistance of the Zuhrah Shrine Legion of Honor degree team.
Accacia Lodge No. 51 in Old Cottage Grove was recently honored that the Grand Master attended their June stated communication. Also in attendancewere several past masters of the lodge, brethren from neighboring lodges and a visiting brother from Colorado.
Accacia Lodge No. 51 hosts Grand Master at stated meeting
Past Masters and Widows Night was held at Eveleth Masonic Lodge No. 239 on May 4th. It was thefirst celebration of this kind since the merger of Virginia Lodge No. 264 into the Eveleth MasonicLodge. Pictured above, front row, are 45-year award recipients Paavo Kivisto, WB Ed Vest, MurleOlson, D. Marvin Hill, and WB Marvin Koski. Back row has presenters WB Dwight Day and Dist. 4Representative WB Steve Turner. Others recognized include: 40 years – Kerry Roen and DanIsaacson; 50 years – Dale Krog; 60 years – John Bratt; and 65 years – Dan Hestetune.The lodge pre-sented seven scholarship awards and honored widows from Eveleth, Virginia, and Vermillion Lodges.
Front row, left to right: WB Thomas Keeley, Secretary; Albert Druemont, Jr. Warden; ChristopherElmquist, Worshipful Master; Christopher Zack, Sr. Warden; Scott Johnson, Sr. Steward; GrantHeitman, Jr. Deacon; Andrew Rappath, Sr. Deacon.Back row, left to right: WB Timothy Julin, Chaplain; WB Ken White, Trustee; Marc Cooley, Tyler; WBDave Hanson, Treasurer; Jonathon Martino, LEO; Kyle Gerloch, Jr. Steward; WB Bob Wicke, Trustee.
Austin area Masonic bodies help local woman
The Masonic groups of Austin flipped up $3,500 to help Austin Daily Herald reporter JenaeHackensmith and her husband, Jordan, with medical expenses. Neil Hanson, center, presents a$3,500 check to Austin Daily Herald Publisher Jana Gray for Herald reporter Jenae Hackensmith onbehalf of the Austin area Masonic bodies — the Masons, Eastern Star, York Rite and the Shriners,who recently hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Jenae to help with Jenae’s medical bills.Also pictured are, from left: Judy Bramlett, Brad Stout, Max Pecht II, Kathy Foster and Larry Hanson.The Masonic bodies served more than 300 people at the pancake breakfast held at FidelityLodge No. 39 in Austin to support Jenae, who is recovering after surgery for brain arteriovenousmalformation (AVM). [Republished with permission of the Austin Daily Herald newspaper.]
Eveleth Lodge honors longtime members
Montgomery Lodge No. 258 officers 2016-2017
70-year pin awarded
Fraternal Lodge No. 92, Princeton, presented theHiram Award to Brother Brad Brown, right.W.M.DickDobson, left,made the presentation; Dick’s grandson,Br. Nicholas Brown, and Brad’s wife Sandy look on.
Fraternal Lodge presentsHiram Award
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News from the Masonic FamilyAnnual Minnesota Twins baseballouting with the Grand Master
Cleveland Indians vs. Minnesota TwinsSunday, September 11th at 1:10 p.m.
Target Field (Field Terrace, above the right field line)
$23.00 per ticket
Sunday home games are Kids Days atTarget Field—after the game kids can runthe bases! Make plans today to bring yourkids or grandkids.
We had a great time last year, soplease make your plans to join the GrandMaster and many of your Brothers andfamily members for this game.
You can make your reservation bymail with a check to the Grand Lodgeoffice for the number of tickets you wantor by phone or email with your creditcard. Call 952-948-6700 or email [email protected].
Grand Lodge of Minnesota11501 Masonic Home DriveBloomington, MN 55437
For further information contact:Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell952-948-6700 [email protected]
Interested Brothers should contact:Carl Holm, SW, Clearwater Lodge No. 28 at [email protected]
or mail a check for the number of tickets you want at $20 each toCarl Holm, 11215 Lachman Circle NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Carl will mail you the ticket stubs.
Pictured at the event, left to right, are PGM James Christensen; Ward Wallin, Silver Bay VeteransHome; MWB Robert Darling, Grand Master; WB Jamie Anderson, Worshipful Master FortitudeLodge No. 188; WB Neil Hansen, Worshipful Master Taconite Lodge No. 342.
Taconite Lodge No. 342 and FortitudeLodge No. 188, along with the Order ofEastern Star from Two Harbors, once againsupported our veterans to a fishing outingon Lake Superior. This was the 24thAnnual Veteran’s fishing expedition fromthe Knife River Marina on June 26th and27th. The event started out with a bar-beque for the charter boat captains andtheir first mates Sunday evening. Sixteencharter boats took our Veterans from severalhomes throughout the state for a half dayof fishing for lake trout and salmon. Manyof the Veterans are wheelchair bound mak-ing it difficult to transport them onto thecharter boats. A special lift was purchasedby the Minnesota Department of Veteran
Affairs to assist the disabled Vets onto theboats, but an additional lift would help toassist in the process of getting the Veteransonto the charter boats.
Veterans caught a total of 78 trout andsalmon so once they were back at themarina, everyone enjoyed a delicious fishfry provided by the staff from Silver BayVeterans home.
Donation for this year, with matchingfunds from Minnesota Masonic Charities,from Taconite Lodges No. 342 was$2,734, from Fortitude Lodge No. 188was $1,000, from Emera Chapter #160 inTwo Harbors $500, and from the ColonelLadd Fund $3000. Donations for the pastfive years totals $30,168.
24th Annual Veteran’s Fishing Outing
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Chain Lake Lodge scholarships
Pictured are the Chain Lake Lodge No. 64 scholarship recipients chosen from throughoutMartin County. There were ten scholarships awarded but one could not make the picnic. The ninewho attended are shown here. Chain Lake Lodge No. 64, Fairmont, really appreciates the sup-port of Minnesota Masonic Charities in awarding these scholarships.
Sherburne Lodge scholarships
The Brethren of Sherburne Lodge were excited to be able to present six scholarships this year,up from the previous years’ four awards. Due to increased efforts in fundraising, they not onlygave scholarships to four local students but also to a Past Honored Queen of Bethel #48, KristenHansel, and WB Jacob Geer, who is going back to school to improve his education. Pictured withthem are the Scholarship Commitee Chairman Brother Jeremy Maguire, WM Steven Walker andthe MC of the evening, WB Terrance M Schaffer.
Forest Lake studentreceives MMCscholarship
Minnesota Masonic Charities recentlypresented Elizabeth Blount of Forest Lakewith one of the Legacy Scholarships. Shewill receive $4,000 per year for fouryears. Pictured with Elizabeth is DaveOlson, Past Grand Master of Masons inMinnesota and a member of Forest LakeLodge No. 344.
Matching funds scholarships were presented to Kallie McIntosh, daughter of WB Dylan McIntosh,and Cody Boyd, son of Brother Bret Boyd. The presentation took place at the Dakota Lodge No. 7meeting on June 9th.
Dakota Lodge presents scholarships; honors legacy members
Left to right are: Bret Boyd, Dave Barker, Cody Boyd, and Jim Moore. Cody Boyd is the grand-son of Secretary Jim Moore and WB Dave Barker; Brother Bret Boyd is son-in-law of WB DaveBarker and step-son of Secretary Jim Moore. The lodge hopes to keep this legacy alive and someday welcome Cody into Masonry.
Scholarship recipients from Masons of Northern Lodge No. 236 included, from left to right withawards: Daylyn Kainz, Kelsey Kainz, Richard Sather and Brock Drevlow. Presenting the scholar-ships were, from the left, W. Brother Jim Goldesberry, Secretary; W. Brother Kent Kainz, LodgeEducation Officer; and W. Brother Kraig Kainz, Worshipful Master.
Northern Lodge presents fourscholarships
Rising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. Charles,recently held their annual Honors andDessert night. Scholarships (with MinnesotaMasonic Charities matching grant) werepresented to area seniors Abigail andNatalie Holst and Noelle Frank. Not presentwere Lucas Westergaard and Dane Wiskow.
WM Curt Sanders presented long timeSecretary, WB Gerry Coulson with his 50-year membership pin. Certificates of 60-year memberships were sent to Bro LeonardCampbell and Bro Ellis Jones. A commem-orative "Proud to be a Mason" plaque waspresented to past District RepresentativeRoger Anderson of Rushford for his yearsof service to the area Lodges.
Rising Sun Lodge hosts honors night
Front row, left to right: MWB Robert L. Darling, W Gerry Coulson, Wilma Coulson and WB CurtSanders. Back row, left to right: WB Dayton Berg, WB Kirk Kottschade, WB Scott Banicki andW. Brother Shawn Carrick.
