September - October 2012 - The Grand Lodge of Minnesota

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.
The Minnesota
MASON
September–October 2012
VOL. 60, No. 3
Worthington fire station dedicated during cornerstone ceremony
Brian E.
Beermann
1st Degree Masonry
Grand Lodge
News
pages 1–3, 8
Save the Date
November 11, 2012
Dedication of the new
Masonic Veterans’ Memorial
and Flag Poles at the
Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington
Minnesota
Masonic
Charities
The memorial plaza is in honor
of all Masons and members of
the Masonic family who have served
in the United States military.
See reservation details on page 4.
pages 4–5
Above, Grand Master Brian Beermann presides over the cornerstone ceremony.
Left, Grand Piper Thomas Gnan is shown leading the procession, Grand Secretary Doug Campbell with the
American flag, Grand Standard Bearer Robert Meyer with the Grand Lodge banner, Past District
Representative Maynard Townswick as the Sr. Grand Steward and Jr. Grand Steward Steven D. Johnson.
The Grand Master and other Grand Lodge
officers laid the cornerstone at the new fire station in Worthington, Minnesota, on August
25th, using the ancient ceremony that has been
used across Minnesota for the past 160 years. It
is also the same basic ceremony as the ceremony that President George Washington used
when he laid the cornerstone at the United
States Capitol Building in 1793. The new fire
station is built on the site of the former
Campbell’s Soup Company plant in downtown
Worthington and is a major improvement to the
downtown area. It seemed as though the entire
population of Worthington was on hand for the
celebration, complete with an open house,
plenty of food and many family fun activities.
A similar ceremony will be used when the
Grand Master dedicates the new Masonic
Veterans’ Memorial on the grounds of the
Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington on
November 11, 2012. The activities on
November 11th will start with a church service
at the Minnesota Masonic Home chapel at
10:00 a.m., followed by the ceremony, a
luncheon and a tribute to veterans of all recent
wars and conflicts. All are invited but if you
would like to attend the luncheon, you will
need to make a reservation with the Grand
Lodge office by November 5th, 952-948-6700.
International Peace Garden Lodge of Freemasons annual meeting
Lodge News
& Views
page 6
Masonic
Family News
page 7
Minnesota Grand Lodge Officers,
Minnesota Masons, and some family members
made a trip to the International Peace Garden
located on the border between Manitoba and
North Dakota (near Dunseith, North Dakota)
approximately half way between Grand Forks
and Minot. Individuals made the trip via automobiles, camper, motorcycle, and a van driven
by the MWB Brian Beerman, Grand Master;
with the following passengers: RWB David
Olson, DGM; RWB James Christensen, SGW;
RWB John Gann, JGW; WB Bob Darling,
SGD; WB John Studell, JGD; WB Edward
Perlman, Grand Orator; and Kathy Darling,
wife of Bob Darling. Other Minnesota
Masons making the trip included the following: WB Edward Halpaus, JGS, and his wife
Sharon; WB Daryl Lawrence, DR for District
#4; WB Gene Lawrence, past District
Representative; WB Mike Kvarnlov, Grand
Sword Bearer and his wife Cherlyn; WB
Dennis Sabourin and his wife Carolyn. The
trip from the Minnesota Masonic Home located
After the meeting Masons from Minnesota gathered on the stage for a photo. Left to right, they are
WB Gene Lawrence, WB Dennis Sabourin, RWB James Christensen, RWB David Olson, WB John Studell,
RWB John Gann, MWB Brian Beermann, WB Daryl Lawrence, WB Edward Halpaus, WB Edward Perlman,
WB Mike Kvarnlov, and WB Bob Darling.
in Bloomington, Minnesota, to the
International Peace Gardens was approximately
500 miles one way. The van left the Masonic
Home at approximately 6:00 a.m. and picked
up Bob and Kathy Darling near St. Joseph,
Minnesota, at a park-and-ride lot, then continued the way to North Dakota.
The van arrived in Grand Forks to take in
some on the competitions being held at the
annual Midwest Shrine Association on the
campus of University of North Dakota. We
got to see a couple different Shrine Units from
Minnesota do their completion drills. Then
we went to lunch with Illustrious Sir Potentate
Frank J. Spevak III and another brother.
Afterwards we loaded into the van and drove
to the Sky Dancer Motel and Casino located
in Belcourt, North Dakota.
The next morning we met in the hotel
lobby and drove over to the International
Peace Garden Lodge of Freemasons Masonic
Auditorium. We met there for lunch and fellowship amongst brothers, sisters of Eastern
Peace Garden continued on page 8
The Masonic Code on visitation
First Degree Masonry
M.W.B. Brian E. Beermann
Grand Master
Brothers, I first want to remind you
(AGAIN, I know!) about the upcoming
November 11th flagpole and monument
dedication at the Masonic Home. Please
invite all your veterans and bring a group,
BUT give Doug Campbell a call with a
headcount so we can make sure to have
enough lunch!
The December 8th Big Tent Event is
really coming together! Please let Doug
know how many candidates you will have
for the 3rd degree. We are celebrating the
120 plus years of Shrine Masonry in
Minnesota by putting on a full 3rd degree,
following it up with an All-State Shrine
Ceremonial. Topping off the day is a holiday party and dinner. Cost will vary,
depending on what the candidate will
attend. For a 3rd degree only, the cost will
be $15 (plus Lodge fees, as you charge!).
For a 3rd degree and attendance at the
party and dinner $40. BUT the best deal is
all day, including Ceremonial and fees for
$150. Your candidates do not have to do
the ceremonial, and they will have a special and memorable experience and fun
day. Also you need not be in the 3rd
degree to join the Ceremonial. Many
Master Masons—including a couple of
good friends of mine who have been working these quarries for MANY years!—are
using this unique opportunity to become a
Noble of the Mystic Shrine. Let’s have
some fun and make some memories!
A few months back the Grand
Commander’s message in his remarks in the
Scottish Rite Journal spoke of his admiration
of the 1st degree and how it encapsulates so
much of Masonry. I remember reading that
with a smile and a nod, as I have often referenced the lessons of the first degree in my
Masonic speeches. So much of the foundation
of Masonic thought comes from the first
degree, and as much as I love the 2nd degree
with the ascent to the middle chamber and all
the subtle lessons contained therein and the
great cautionary tale of the 3rd degree, I
believe that those teachings the first degree
encompasses should be vigilantly remembered
and reflected on by all thinking Masons.
You might say that all of Masonry is
summed up quite adequately in that first
verse of Masonry: “Behold how good and
how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell
together in unity.” One might be quite well
prepared for mixing in the world if he
could always remember the three great
duties he owes to God, his neighbor, and
himself: To GOD, in never mentioning His
name, but with that reverential awe which
is due from a creature to his Creator; to
implore His aid in all your laudable undertakings, and to esteem Him as the chief
good; to your NEIGHBOR, in acting upon
the square, and doing unto him as you wish
he should do unto you; and to YOURSELF,
in avoiding all irregularity and intemperance, which may impair your faculties, or
debase the dignity of your profession. In
other words Love God, treat your fellow
creatures with respect, and follow the rules
and be in control of yourself.
Temperance, the idea that one has
dominion over his own self, is explained in
the first degree. Not to be confused with the
more modern (perhaps) and often used
“Temperance” as a synonym for “Sober,”
though similar, Temperance in the big picture
sense of control of one’s self over the excesses
of life. A truly temperate man is one “free
from the allurements of vice” thus able to
pursue happiness on his own terms. The four
cardinal virtues must also include those lessons
of Fortitude, Prudence, and Justice. Fortitude
being not just bravery, but bravery combined
with judgment of situation, as distant from a
rash and thoughtless rampage as from cowardly inaction. Prudence is the application of
common sense and reason to our actions.
Justice being the result of the application of
reason to man’s response to wrongs he sees
and must right.
Though we are reminded in the first
degree that we are rough ashlars, continually
in need of adjustment, we are given the tools
for the job. Constant learning, being ever vigilant, and remembering to apply to God are
pointed out as these tools. Finally, the true
tenets of Masonry are given to us: Brotherly
Love, Relief, and Truth. How much simpler
it would be in this world if the entire world
would remember these simple truths.
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The front page of the July/August
2012 issue of the Minnesota Mason
announced the Wayfaring Man Program.
This is going to be a great program. All
constituent Lodges need to be prepared
for an influx of visitors. What does the
Masonic Code have to say about visitation? All of Article X of the General
Regulations concerns visitation.
The Constitution of the Grand Lodge
Section C2.03(8) recites “that to visit
Masonicly is an inherent right of Masons, but
no visitor shall be received into a Lodge if
any member present objects.” This is one of
the Ancient Landmarks of the Fraternity. One
becomes a Mason upon taking the obligation
of an Entered Apprentice. But for clarification Section G10.01 recites the essence of the
above quote from the Constitution but clarifies that the right is given only to Master
Masons in good standing with an exception
stated below. If a member objects either to
the Lodge or privately to the Master to a visitor, the minutes should show that the refusal
to admit the visitor “was upon objection by a
member, whose name must not appear”
(G10.01). Note, however, no objection can be
made to a Grand Lodge Officer on an official
visit (G10.01).
Visitors shall be vouched for before
being admitted (G10.02). This is done in
one of two ways; the first way is by law-
Be honest with each other, care about each
other, and forgive each other for our mistakes.
Grand Commander Ronald, I think
you got it right.
Excuse me, brothers, but I have to get
to work with that common gavel myself—
it seems that the edges are not as square
as I wished they were. It’s a battle—Keep
up with the work—Love your brothers—
Love yourself—Do good—Be well.
Brian
One-Day-to-Masonry
is January 19, 2013
The annual One-Day-to-Masonry event
will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple in
Minneapolis on January 19, 2013. As in
past, this one will again include a continental breakfast and a hearty lunch. All
three degrees will be portrayed in full
form. All Master Masons are invited and
encouraged to attend. Those on the sidelines will enjoy the degree work every bit
as much as the candidates will.
The total cost (not including the 2013
lodge dues) for each candidate will be
$250, which includes all degree fees and
assessments, the white leather apron, a ritual cipher and Minnesota Masonic
Manual, both meals and other items. For
all current Masons, sideliners and degree
workers, the fee for the two meals will be
$15. If a Brother just wants to witness the
degree work, no reservation is required;
but if a Brother plans on lunch, then we
need those reservations as soon as you
make your plans to attend. Reservations
can be made by phoning the Grand Lodge
office at 952-948-6700 or 800-245-6050.
First-line signers are asked to have the
candidate complete a regular petition for
the degrees, or they can download a special One-Day-to-Masonry petition from
the Grand Lodge website. The petition
must be sent to the local Lodge along
with the required fee and a request to
attend this One-Day-to-Masonry event.
Time is already drawing short, so do not
delay—assist your candidate in completing his petition today. If you have any
questions, please contact the Grand
Secretary at the above phone numbers, or
by e-mail, [email protected].
The Minnesota MASON
ful information furnished the Lodge; the
second by examination (G10.02).
A Master Mason, known to be such by
members of the Lodge being visited, may
vouch for another visiting Master Mason.
The prerequisite to admitting a visitor
by examination is that such visitor show a
dues card, or other document, not more
than one (1) year old (G10.02). The
Grand Lodge has furnished each constituent Lodge a book entitled List of
Lodges – Masonic. The dues card presented by the visitor must be from a Lodge
listed in this book (G10.02).
An Entered Apprentice or a Fellowcraft
Mason can visit only if a Lodge is opened
in those degrees and then only in the company of one who actually saw him take
those degrees (G10.02). There is an exception to this exception—a visitor who
received his Entered Apprentice degree
from the Lodge he petitioned but received
his Fellowcraft and Master Mason degrees
in another Lodge by request and as a courtesy cannot be vouched for by a person
who saw him take the Entered Apprentice
degree (G10.04). If without lawful information from the Lodge conferring the
Fellowcraft or Master Mason degree, the
visitor must be examined.
Who does the examination?
The Masonic Code does not say. One of
the duties of the Worshipful Master, assented
to by him at his installation, is to agree that no
visitors shall be received into the Lodge without due examination, and producing proper
vouchers of having been initiated in a regular
Lodge. The Deacons, on installation, are
advised one of their duties is the introduction
and accommodation of visitors. There is an
Officer Duty Booklet on the Grand Lodge
website. One of the duties of the Tyler is to
welcome and accommodate all visiting
Brethren acting as host of the Lodge. The
Tyler is likely the first person to meet visitors.
Reception of Visitors by a Lodge
appears in Chapter XIII at II – Other
Brethren (than Grand Lodge Officers in I) of
the Masonic Manual of Minnesota page 124.
The procedure outlined there is as follows:
•
Visitor produces a receipt or
Certificate not more than 1 year old
•
Verify such evidence is from a regular
Lodge by referring to the Official List
of Regular Lodges
•
Tyler advises the Worshipful Master
of the visitor
•
Worshipful Master appoints two
members to examine the visitor
•
Visitor takes test oath which can be
found on page 160 of the Ritual
Cipher book
•
Visitor then examined to test his
knowledge of the degrees and the
work in general
•
Members report back to the
Worshipful Master
•
Worshipful Master then decides
whether or not to admit the visitor
•
If the visitor is to be admitted, the
Worshipful Master sends the Senior
Deacon to introduce him
•
The words of introduction are set
forth in the Masonic Manual
It would be prudent for every Lodge to
agree on the examination question(s) to be
given to a visitor. They should be questions
the answers to which should be well known
to a Mason by initiation, passing or raising
as might be appropriate but the answers to
which would not be known by a profane.
Get ready—here come the Wayfarers.
Fraternally yours,
Dick Sellman, Mesaba Lodge No. 255
Hibbing, Minnesota
September–October 2012
Lodge Education Officer = LEO =
Leadership, Education, Oratory
Because attendance at stated communications is usually only 10% or 15%, the
following are some suggestions to consider improving your Lodge’s attendance if
you are not already using them.
Making the Lodge a desirable place to
attend is one of the best ways to encourage
brothers to come to Lodge. Most brothers
attend because they enjoy fellowship,
because they want to become a better man,
enjoy a well-performed ritual and/or want to
learn things they can’t on the Internet or
from books. When there is a presentation by
the LEO, interesting outside speakers, or
Grand Lodge officers, or District
Representatives, it can help to increase attendance. Older and younger brothers may have
different ideas about the topics they would
like hear about. Ask brothers what they
would like to hear about so the LEO can
present material they are interested in. In
some lodges the line officers decide what is
most important for the education program.
One of the reasons brothers may not
attend is they believe the meetings are too
long or boring. It is important to plan ahead,
begin meetings on time and be sure that the
officers and brothers, who were making
regular reports such as old business or new
business, know their parts and/or what they
will say so the meetings are not too long or
boring. That will allow enough time for the
education presentation and/or discussion.
Other Lodges have the education presentation before the business meeting which
ensures enough time for the presentation and
may help the meeting seem shorter. Some
lodges announce the education topic which
will be presented in their monthly newsletters and that can stimulate interest in attending. The Lodge newsletter can give information about what is and will be happening at
Lodge, and/or report other information
which can increase attendance. Advertising
special events in your newsletter, in the local
newspaper and/or on Internet sites accessible
to all Masons may also help.
Another way to improve attendance is
to have a welcoming committee, which
includes line officers, to help the new
member experience the Lodge as friendly,
personal and warm. Greeting brothers by
their name and spending time together at
coffee are ways to increase Lodge attendance. Knowing information about new
brothers such as their interests and reasons
for joining may also help brothers have
something to talk about with them. Each
new member ideally has a mentor who will
introduce him to his Lodge brothers. It is
also helpful to include the new brother’s
name and something about him in the
Lodge newsletter. Serving nutritious and
healthy meals which provide time for fellowship can increase attendance. Social
events which include wives and/or family
may help them understand more about
what we do and that could lead to the wife
encouraging her husband to attend Lodge.
Attendance is sometimes improved
when the Lodge has a phoning committee,
which on a regular basis calls to determine
what is keeping a brother from attending and
if there's anything the Lodge can do to help.
Checking the Lodge minutes for those who
are not attending will help the phoning committee know whom to call. Calling a brother
who has not attended Lodge for several
months reminds him we are interested in
him and/or gives the Lodge the opportunity
to find out what he doesn’t like about his
Masonic experience and/or suggestions
about what he thinks might improve his
experience. It's important to ask this question
when brothers want to quit Freemasonry.
Asking brothers who usually come to Lodge
what they like about coming will help the
officers know what might improve attendance. These questions can help the Lodge
September–October 2012
Masonic Conundrum
Stan Shapiro, GLEO
officers understand what the Lodge might do
differently. A phone call and/or a card to an
ill brother will show we care and he is
important as a friend and brother.
Opening on the first degree allows
Entered Apprentices and Fellowcraft to feel
welcome and experience the benefits of
attending Lodge. Because each brother has
something he can contribute, the Master
needs to know about his special interests
and assign him a responsibility in the
Lodge. When every brother is involved in a
Lodge activity and knows he is making a
worthwhile contribution, he has another
reason attend Lodge more frequently.
The Mankato Lodge has started a new
and creative plan. A brother who attends
that Lodge a specified number of times during the year receives a personalized
Masonic apron. It will be interesting to hear
more about how that plan is working. In the
past some lodges competed for a Traveling
Gavel which was passed to another Lodge if
that Lodge had more members attend the
communication at the Lodge who possessed
the Traveling Gavel than the Lodge who
had the Gavel. Apparently that program was
discontinued because several lodges lost
track of who had the Traveling Gavel. Some
lodges compete to see who can have more
of their brothers attend the other’s Lodge
communication. Brothers who are working
on the Masonic light program may attend
Lodge more frequently as they become
more proficient in various Masonic activities such as being active in a ritual. Brothers
who are registered in the Wayfaring
Passport Program will add to the brothers
already attending the communication. When
a brother attends a different Lodge, he may
learn what is working well at that Lodge
and bring new ideas to his Lodge which
may improve it.
Iowa Past Grand Master, Jerry Levay,
designed a Masonic Symbolism Course
Study with two major goals:
(1) “Get Masons back into the Lodge
and interested in ritual and lectures.”
(2) “Educate Masons on the symbolism of the three degrees.”
You can find out more about it at the
Grand Lodge of Iowa website at:
www.grandlodgeofiowa.com
Brother Dick Sellman has organized a
“Knowledge Bowl” on September 29th at
the Shrine Center in Hermantown
(Duluth), Minnesota, which may also
increase a brother’s interest in symbolism.
When you tell your Lodge officers what
you especially like and/or dislike about
attending Lodge, it may help them to make
attending more desirable for you and your
brothers. If your Lodge has found an additional way to improve attendance, please
email me at [email protected].
Conundrum #34
The question for this conundrum was
“where is this quote ‘house not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens’ also found?”
The answer is II Corinthians 5:1.
II Corinthians 5 in its entirety tells us that
we must prepare ourselves to be judged.
“Wherefore we labor, that, whether present
or absent, we may be accepted of him.”
Doesn’t this also remind us of the symbolism of the rough and smooth ashlars?
Freemasonry teaches us to use the working
tools to chip away at our imperfections,
always seeking to become better men.
Here are the names of those who submitted the correct response, in order of submission (first in each area indicated by *):
Nick Johnson, Corinthian No. 67, Faribault
No. 9, Southeast *
Shawn Carrick, Red Wing No. 8, Southeast
Matthew Nohr, Garnet No. 166, Metroeast *
Stan Shapiro, Albert Pike No. 237, Metrowest *
Craig Sanborn, Star in the West No. 60,
Northwest *
Bob Schmidt, Charity No. 98, Southwest *
Chuck Weisbrod, Pleasant Grove No. 22,
Southeast
Harlan Brand, Khurum Sunlight No. 112,
Metrowest
Lance Wilken, Chain Lake No. 64, Southwest
Alan Mackenzie, Euclid No. 198, Northeast *
Todd Mayer, Anoka No. 30, Metrowest
Ken Allsen, Rochester 21, Southeast
Bill Neher, Phoenix Daylight No. 350,
Metrowest
Stephen Beying, Accacia No. 51, Metroeast
Ronald Bradley, Ancient Landmark No. 5,
Metroeast
Christopher Boyce, Mankato No. 12,
Southeast
Mark Anderson, Cataract No. 2, Metrowest
Steve Bernu, Anoka No. 30, Metrowest
Doug Johnson, Winslow Lewis No. 125,
Northeast
Randy Crestik, Dalles No. 181, Northeast
Kjell Turner, Prudence No. 97, Southwest
Tyler Kimber, Lake Superior No. 349,
Northeast
John M. Glendenning, Jr., Glen Avon No. 306,
Northeast
Jim Melander, Montgomery No. 258, Metroeast
Edwin Fillman, Mesaba No. 255, Northeast
Joe Amos, Ancient Landmark No. 5,
Metroeast
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Minnesota
Annual Communication
April 12-13, 2013
Marriott Minneapolis Northwest
(formerly Northland Inn) · Brooklyn Park
Michael Kvarnlov, Roseau No. 268, Northwest
Sean Bulenrose, Tusler-Summit No. 263,
Metroeast
Gary Westerlund, Northeast-Winslow Lewis
No. 125, Metrowest
Keith Myre, Chain Lake No. 64, Southwest
Erick Crail, Braden No. 168, Metroeast
Jerry Johnson, Ancient Landmark No. 5,
Metroeast
Gary Wettschreck, Forest Lake No. 344,
Metroeast
Richard Keeton, Cornerstone No. 99,
Northwest
Tracy W Nitch, Prudence No. 97, Southwest
Livius d’Uscio, Rochester No. 21, Southeast
Dale L. Dietz, Mankato No. 12, Southeast
Russell Amling, Mankato No. 12, Southeast
Kim Mollberg, Mt Tabor No. 106, Northwest
Doug Twite, Red River No. 292, Northwest
Charles B. Hoelzel, Dakota No. 7, Southeast
Mark Wallen, Monticello No. 16, Metrowest
David Tjosvold, Minnehaha No. 165,
Metrowest
Conundrum No. 35
Presbyterian minister James Anderson
wrote the Book of Constitutions for the
original Grand Lodge of England. In 1753,
the first schism occurred in English
Freemasonry, resulting in the formation of
the rival Antient Grand Lodge, also known
as the Athol Grand Lodge. There is some
debate as to whether it was a true “schism”
(or split among existing Lodges,) or simply
a rival Grand Lodge formed by Scottish
and Irish Masonic Lodges in England who
felt that they had been snubbed by English
Lodges. In any case, this new Grand Lodge
created a new book of constitutions, edited
by Laurence Dermott in 1756. The question for this conundrum is: What was the
name given to this book?
Send your answer in an email to
[email protected]. Please
remember to include your name and Lodge
name and number. We will keep track of who
sends in the correct answers, and the first one
by date and time from each area of our jurisdiction will receive a prize from the Grand
Lodge Education Committee.
Studying Masonry is the Key!
New brochure highlights Masonry’s
historic contributions to society
Monday Masonic
Question
Looking for a topic for your Lodge
education presentation? Want to learn
some new masonic trivia? Check out the
Monday Masonic Question on the Grand
Lodge website in the Masonic Education
area. Follow the links under Masonic
Education – http://www.mn-masons.org/
masonic-educational-resources/leoresource-pages/masonic-monday/q-a
by Andrew Korsberg, Education Committee
Key historical trends, which were
either initiated or advanced by Masonry,
are described in a new brochure published
by the Masonic Information Center.
“What Has Masonry Done for the
World?” is aimed at both Masons and
non-Masons.
The societal innovations influenced by
Masonry include Individualism,
Democracy, Human Rights, the Rights of
Workers, the Arts and Architecture, Public
Education, Health, and Personal
Development and Fulfillment.
The Minnesota MASON
The pamphlet is an excellent tool to
build pride and respect for the Fraternity
in the heart of any Mason, regardless of
the length of their time in the Craft.
“What Has Masonry Done for the
World?” also is perfect for reading by
families and friends of Masons, or for
handing to non-Masons who may
show an interest in Masonry. It is
great for giving to visitors at open
houses, fairs, and other public
events.
The brochure was written by
noted Masonic author James
Tresner, of Oklahoma. MIC gives
thanks to the Grand Lodge of
Oklahoma for permitting adaptation of its previous pamphlet.
This brochure will be sold directly by
the Masonic Service Association, only in
lots of 50.
50 @ .27 = $13.50 *
100 @ .25 = $25.00 *
500 @ .23 = $115.00 *
1,000 @ .20 = $200.00 *
* Plus postage
Send orders to
Masonic Service Association
8120 Fenton St., Suite 203
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785
or contact the MSA via e-mail:
[email protected]
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COMPASSIONATE. COMMITTED. CAPABLE.
A time to honor so many more
than a few good men and women...
Veterans Day event at Masonic Home Bloomington
America's Veterans have served their country with
the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals
to be upheld around the world. — John F. Kennedy
On November 11, 2012, Veterans Day, a Masonic commemoration
of all Veterans who have served our country will be held on the
grounds of Masonic Home, Bloomington. Sponsored by Minnesota
Masonic Charities, the event, beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning,
will include an ecumenical church service in the Masonic Home
Chapel and a procession to the memorial site on the grounds. A new
memorial will have been created from the site of the existing single
pole to include three flagpoles, proudly flying the United States,
Minnesota and Masonic flags.
Additionally, a plaque recognizing Col. James
Ladd will be mounted as part of the memorial.
Col. Ladd joined Fides Lodge No. 246 in Sanborn,
Minnesota at age 26, taking his Master Mason Degree
on 8/13/1903. He died on 6/13/1959 with a provision
that 60% of the earnings on his estate go to the Grand
Lodge of Minnesota and be designated for charitable
purposes. Over the years, the Ladd Fund has assisted
many Minnesota Masons in times of need.
Following the dedication ceremony, a light lunch
will be provided to attendees (RSVPs required).
A program of speakers acknowledging the patriotic
commitment of our veterans will follow.
Veterans Day
Sunday, November 11, 2012
It promises to be an inspiring salute to honor
Event Schedule
10:00 a.m. – Ecumenical church service in MMH
Bloomington Chapel
MMH Bloomington (top) and
the flag pole (above) that will transform into
a memorial for veterans
those who have served our country.
10:40 a.m. – Line up for parade to memorial site
10:50 a.m. – Procession begins
Please note: RSVPs are required in order
11:00 a.m. – Commemoration and dedication
under the auspices of the Grand
Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota
to be included for the lunch and program
11:45 a.m. – In Landmark Event Center at MMH
Bloomington: Light lunch & special
program
Please call Christa Buhl at 952-948-6200
or email names of those in your party to
[email protected]
1:30 p.m. – Program ends
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Our Vision
••
To be the charity of choice because of the difference we make.
Will you be at the table?
The MMC Table Lodge Celebrations have begun!
These Table Lodges are open to spouses and friends (Masonic or
non-Masonic) and celebrate individual themes and people associated with Minnesota Masonry.
We invite you to use these events for your self and your guests as an introduction to the good
works and good people in the Minnesota Masonic family.
And don't forget the smiles and camaraderie that are also traditional with these events...
Up and Coming Schedule:
October 6 – Lake Superior Lodge (and other Duluth Lodges) in Duluth
October 9 – Mankato Lodge, Mankato
November 13 – Fidelity Lodge, Austin
December 6 – Itasca Lodge, Grand Rapids
On the horizon...
Fall 2012 – the next issue of the MMC
magazine, The Pillars, will be available.
If you have not received
past copies and would like a free
subscription, please call 952-948-6004
or go online and request one
at www.mnmasoniccharities.org.
Consider this an open invitation. If you have any questions, please contact
John Schwietz at 651-210-5240 or [email protected].
What will the
cover be this
time?
Constellation Lodge No.81
Alexandria Table Lodge on September 8th
[pictures courtesy of Jr. Grand Deacon, John Studell]
W.B. Jim Bridenstine
MMC CEO Eric Neetenbeek and
MMC Director of Fund
Development, John Schwietz,
enjoying the event.
Please watch your mailbox in the
next few weeks for the 2013
Minnesota Masonic Charities
Annual Appeal.
Minnesota Masonic Charities depends on
your generous contributions to accomplish
our mission. We can do so much more when
we work together; as families, as friends
and as a fraternity.
Your gift – no matter what size –
can change lives.
Completely tax deductible –
completely impactful.
Call 952-948-6200 for more information.
Left to right, Jim Christensen, Sr. Grand Warden; Ken Smith, Master of
Taconite Lodge; Ward Wallin, Activities Director, Minnesota Veteran’s Home;
David Houle, PM Fortitude Lodge; Chuck Rathbone, Sr. Warden, Taconite
Lodge; and Tom Burns, Fortitude Lodge.
A good day fishin’ for
local Veterans up north...
Thanks to Taconite Lodge No. 342,
Fortitude Lodge No. 188 and Grand
Marais Lodge No. 322 (now merged
with Taconite Lodge) who, with the
support of a Matching Grant from
MMC, provided Minnesota Veteran’s
Home residents a day of fishing on Lake
Superior.
Sixteen charter boat captains were
engaged to take out nearly sixty residents in June this year. Out of the five
Minnesota Vet’s Homes, four were represented at the fishing outing.
Those who were there said there
were a lot of smiles and laughter all
around... and judging from the picture,
probably some good fish stories as well.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(From our web site) My son is graduating high school this year and I would
like him to apply for one of the MMC scholarships (I am a Mason). When does
that start happening?
J.P. – Central Minnesota
ANSWER: The timing of your question is great!
Beginning mid-November, the 2013 scholarship applications for both the MMC
Signature and the Heritage Scholarships will be available. A copy of each is mailed
to every Minnesota Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter and will also be available on
our web site at
www.mnmasoniccharities.org
Main: (952) 948-6004
Web: mnmasoniccharities.org
Eric Neetenbeek, President/CEO
(952) 948-6213
[email protected]
Sara Beddow, Director of Communications
(952) 948-6202
[email protected]
John Schwietz,
Director of Fund Development
(952) 948-6209
[email protected]
Deb Cutsinger, Executive Assistant
(952) 948-6206
[email protected]
Christa Buhl, Admin. Asst. Scholarships
(952) 948-6200
[email protected]
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News & Views from the Lodges
Wayzata Lodge honors fire department
Cloquet lodge awards scholarships
Shown in the photo, left to right, are Mayor Ken Wilcox, W. Master Tim Jirak, Fire Chief Kevin
Klapprich and State Representative Connie Doepke.
Shown in this picture, left to right, are Brother
Beretta and Brother Scott Lindgren.
DaIles Lodge No. 181, Cloquet,
awarded scholarships to three Cloquet
High School 2012 graduates. Worshipful
Master Robert Nelson hosted the awards
dinner at Trapper Pete’s restaurant in
Scanlon. The scholarship committee presented the $1,000 awards to the deserving
students.
The students are Arletta Beretta, daughter of Peggy Limmer and Robert Beretta;
Wayzata Lodge No. 205 recently hosted their 3rd annual barbeque to honor the
Wayzata Fire Department. This event was
begun in 2010 and has become an annual
celebration to thank the volunteer firefighters for all that they do in our community. Chief Kevin Klapprich spoke on
behalf of the firefighters and thanked the
brothers of Wayzata Lodge. He further
stated that the event was one of the most
anticipated of the year for the firefighters.
Wayzata Lodge, chartered in 1893, is
the oldest existing civic organization in
Wayzata, Minnesota, at 119 years old.
Also on hand was State Representative
Connie Doepke, representing District 33B
in the Minnesota House of Representatives;
Mayor Ken Wilcox; members of the
Wayzata City Council and Wayzata Police
Department.
Sam Longseth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy
Longseth; and Maija Tatro, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Tatro. Arletta will be attending Hamline University, St Paul, pursuing a
law degree. Sam will be attending Winona
State University, Winona, pursuing a degree
in accounting and on to become a CPA.
Maija will be attending University of
Minnesota-Duluth, pursuing a music
degree, emphasis in voice.
Eveleth Lodge awards 35-year certificates
Faribault Lodge No. 9 on St. Johns’ Day
Eveleth Lodge No. 239 Brothers recently made a trip to the Minnesota Veterans
Home located at Silver Bay on the north
shore of Lake Superior, to visit W. Brother
Raymond Nevala, who now resides at the
home. He suffered a fall in his garden that
left him with a spinal cord injury. Visiting
Lodge brothers included Senior Warden
Steve Turner, Secretary Kerry Roen, P.M.
Ed (Nicky) Nevala and P.M. Jack Nevala.
The Nevala brothers were an instrumental
On a beautiful Sunday morning, June
24th, the brothers of Faribault Lodge No. 9
assembled to conduct an important and historic event—a procession to a local house of
worship in honor of our patron saint, Saint
John the Baptist. The procession was led by
a piper as the brothers marched in two lines.
The Master, joined by the Chaplain carrying
the Holy Bible, were the heads of the two
columns. The brothers processed into the
Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior, famously
known for serving as Bishop Whipple’s
cathedral. After the worship service ended,
the brothers processed back to the lodge to
Dennis Painter, Brother Matt Selonen, Arletta
and very active part of
Eveleth Masonic Lodge
No. 239 for decades. On
this trip, they went to present Ray and Ed with their
35-year pins and certificates. Jack will receive his
30-year pin next May. All
received the new Eveleth
Lodge No. 239 ball cap in
the Eveleth school colors.
These brothers are
pretty special to Eveleth
Lodge as Ed served three
terms as Master during these years, Jack
served three terms, and Ray two terms.
All have been awarded a Mason of the
Year award and all three have been
awarded Hiram Awards.
The photo shows W. Brother Ray
Nevala seated, just after receiving his 35year certificate from Lodge Secretary
Kerry Roen and in back, left to right, W.
Brother Jack Nevala, W. Brother Ed
Nevala and Senior Warden Steve Turner.
close, returning to the park across the street
for a festive family picnic with the parishioners. Although the townspeople of
Faribault seemed a tad confused as the lodge
returned, this procession presented Masonry
in a very positive light for the entire town.
This was truly a historic event. The last
time Faribault Lodge attended a worship
service en masse was in 1924. A special
thanks goes out to Father Jim and the congregants of Our Merciful Savior for being
so kind and gracious and to W. Brother
Emilio Munoz of Northeast-Winslow Lewis
Lodge No. 125 for his excellent piping.
Installation of Officers at Minnehaha Lodge No. 165
Minnehaha Lodge invites you to its installation of officers
Sunday, November 11, 2012 – 4:00 p.m.
This is an open event. It will include recognition of veterans.
A dinner will follow; please RSVP to the lodge phone: 612-722-3103.
This announcement is made by the current SW Carl Lidstrom, JW Bob Peterson, and SD Doug Beach.
Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 – 5149 Bloomington Avenue South – Minneapolis, Minnesota
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News from Masonic Motorcycle Club International Masonic counties in Minnesota, part 5
Minnesota has at least 24 counties named for prominent men who were also
Masons. Some were made Masons in the early lodges in Minnesota. Some
were already Masons when they arrived. A few never set foot in the territory/
state; nor even dreamed that it would someday exist.
Volunteers at the Minnesota Masonic Historical Society & Museum are
compiling this list. This is Part Five. See the July-August 2011 issue for Part
One, the Nov-Dec 2011 issue for Part Two, the Jan-Feb 2012 issue for Part
Three, and the Mar-Apr 2012 issue for Part Four of this series.
Chapter No. 24 of the Masonic Motorcycle Club International recently held their annual summer
meeting and continued their tradition of presenting an honorary membership to the Grand Master.
Shown here receiving his honorary membership is M. W. Brother Brian Beermann (wearing the hat)
while several club members and guests look on. For details on MMCI membership and activities,
please contact Brother Gordy Aune, [email protected] or phone 763-585-1766.
Contact information
Masonic Motorcycle Club
Chapter #24
Gordy Aune, Jr
Secretary/Treasurer – MMCI#24
Trustee – MMCI
Home 763-585-1766
Cell 612-719-1610
www.masonicmotorcycleclub.org
Left side-Click on “Chapter #24”
www.mn-masons.org
Left side-Click on “Our Masonic Family”
Save the Date
Lodge No. 243 and Anoka Lodge Lodge No. 30
9th Annual
George Washington Dinner:
“Veterans Honoring Veterans
from Valley Forge to Afghanistan”
Saturday February 23, 2013
Coon Rapids American Legion
Please call W.B.John Aguilar, event coordinator,
at 763-780-9595.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
All Brethren take note that performances
of A Christmas Carol will take place at the
Minneapolis Scottish Rite as a benefit for the
RiteCare Clinics of St. Paul- Minneapolis on
December 27–29. The play will be professionally directed, and it is hoped that this
will become an annual tradition.
Auditions will be held at the
Minneapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite on
Monday, October 8, and Tuesday, October 9,
from 7–10 p.m. Call backs will be held at
the Minneapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite
on Friday, October 12, from 7–9 p.m. These
will be open auditions, meaning we will
audition anyone who is interested, regardless
of Masonic affiliation. However, we will be
advertising the auditions only within the
Masonic community. Thus, if you have a
friend or neighbor who is interested in trying
out for a part or assisting with “crew” all are
welcome to come on down. For the audition,
we would like a picture of the actor and an
acting résumé (if they have one). We hope to
fill all parts within the Masonic family. It is a
wonderful opportunity for promising thespians of all ages.
Crew meeting for anyone interested in
working on sets, props, costumes and
lights will be held at the Minneapolis
Scottish Rite onWednesday, October 3,
from 7–9 p.m.
It is hoped that Masonic Lodges and
all appendant bodies of Masonry will also
lend financialsupport to this effort. All
contributions go to RiteCare.
Please talk to your family and friends
about being a part of this exciting new
tradition. Further information will
be forthcoming soon.
Fraternally,
Alan Betker,
President of the Board
RiteCare
Hubbard, Lucius Frederick
Biographical Sketch – Born in New York,
1836. Came to Minnesota in 1857, a printer,
and established the Red Wing Republican,
serving as editor until 1861. Enlisted in the
5th Minnesota Regiment and was promoted
to Colonel within a year, and later a
Brigadier General. Also served in the
Spanish-American War. A business man, he
was involved in grain and milling, and in
developing railroad service into Red Wing
and Goodhue County. His political career
included serving as a State Senator, and
later, Governor from 1882 to 1887. He died
in St. Paul in 1913.1
Masonic Record – A member of Red Wing
Lodge No. 8, he received his degrees during
the summer of 1860 at age 24. His occupation is listed as Printer.3
Rice, Henry Mower
Biographical Sketch – Born in Vermont,
1816. Arrived at Fort Snelling in 1839.
Became agent for the Chouteau Fur
Company; aided in negotiation of several
Indian treaties, allowing settlement by
white immigrants to the territory. One of
the first two U.S. senators from Minnesota,
serving 1858 to 1863. Charter member of
the Minnesota Historical Society. Died in
January 1894 while wintering in Texas.1
Masonic Record – Received his Master
Mason degree in Old St. Paul Lodge No. 3
in June of 1851. We have no information
on where he received his first two degrees.
Withdrew, January 9, 1856, when Old St.
Paul No. 3 turned in their charter.3 (See
Part 1 – July-August 2011 issue for footnote history of Old St. Paul No. 3)3
Scott, Winfield
Biographical Sketch – Lieutenant General,
U.S, Army. b. June 13, 1786 near
Petersburg, Virginia. Admitted to the bar in
1806, he entered the army in 1808 as a captain of light artillery, and the following year
at Baton Rouge, Louisiana was courtrmartialed for remarks concerning the conduct
of his superior, General Wilkinson. Back in
the army, he fought gallantly in the War of
1812. Received promotion to brigadier general in March, 1814 and brevetted major
general same year. Was made general-inchief of U.S. Army in 1841, and commanded in the Mexican War. Was promoted to
lieutenant general in 1852. In that year he
was defeated by Franklin Pierce as the
Whig candidate for presidency. Retired
from military in 1861. d. May 29, 1866, at
West Point, New York, and buried there.2
Masonic Record – Was made a Mason in
1805 in Dinwiddie Union Lodge No. 23,
Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia (now
extinct). In 1825 he is recorded as a visitor
to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky.2
Sherburne, Moses
Biographical Sketch – Born in Maine,
1808. Came to St. Paul in 1853, residing
there until 1867. Was an associate justice
of the Supreme Court of Minnesota
Territory, 1853 to 1857. Had a prominent
role in the adoption of the state constitution when Minnesota applied for statehood. Was one of two compilers of the
original Minnesota Statutes, published in
1859. Died in Orono, Sherburne County,
1868. (The county was named in his honor
after being established in 1856.)1
Masonic Record – Joined Ancient
Landmark No. 5 in July of 1854 from Blue
Mountain Lodge No. 67 in Maine. Elected
Grand Master in January 1855, upon which
he offered the following reply:
“Brothers: -- I have this moment
received your note of to-day, informing
me of my unanimous election to the
office of Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Minnesota.
“I regret that the members of the Grand
Lodge did not deem it their duty to listen
to the reasons which I have given to
many of them for asking to be excused
from accepting that responsible position;
but as it seems they did not, it may be
my duty as a Mason to accept their summons. I beg, however, to assure you, and
through you the members of the Grand
Lodge, that, stranger as I am in their
midst, I have not received this token of
their friendship and confidence without
emotions of the highest pleasure and
gratitude.”3
Sources:
1
Minnesota Geographic Names, Warren Upham, 3rd Edition,
published by Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2001
2
10,000 Famous Freemasons, William R. Denslow,
self-published, 1957–1961
3
Grand Lodge of Minnesota, records in the Minnesota
Masonic Historical Society & Museum collection.
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Are your working tools ready?
School is here and the kids are being
whisked away by bus to read, do math in a
way that I never learned, and spell. I look
forward to school time, mainly because it
gives me a breath of peace with them
being home all summer with me. Don’t
get me wrong, I do miss them, but parents
everywhere understand that dichotomy.
One of the necessary evils is school shopping. With Audrey being eight and in third
grade, clothes shopping is now relegated to
Laura. I just do not have it in me. Molly and I
can go to Target and get everything, but the
older one is starting to get picky. Maybe it is
the emerging Jobie in her ;-) But I do enjoy
filling the list of school supplies. Searching
for it all, finding a sale, and making sure
everything is checked off, it gives me a sense
of accomplishment. Now everything is in the
bag and ready for them to learn. Their tools
are ready for them to be better schoolgirls.
Are your own working tools ready to
go for the fall? They are not in a Trapper
Keeper or an Angry Birds pencil box. You
cannot get them at Target, and they for sure
are not on sale. They are within all of us.
by Todd A. Mayer, Senior Warden, Anoka Lodge No. 30
Is your plumb allowing you to walk
uprightly? Are you living virtuously according to the square? Are you improving yourself with the common gavel, breaking off
vices? Are you keeping yourself within due
bounds of your own compass? Are you living
knowing that we are traveling upon that level
of time to that undiscovered country? Are
you spreading the cement of Brotherly Love
with the trowel of your passion for the Craft?
Lastly is your 24-inch gauge. It is the
first working tool that we were introduced
to—and I think one of the most important,
especially today with our busy lives. It
teaches us balance. This lesson is easier said
than done. Taking time for your work, yourself, and service to others is a herculean task.
But if you are able to take time for all, your
life takes on more meaning. You need a job
to provide for your family, but it does not
necessarily define you. Without taking care
International Peace Garden Lodge of Freemasons annual meeting
Star, and others from the Grand Lodge
Jurisdictions of North Dakota, Manitoba,
Saskatchewan, and Minnesota. The
International Peace Garden is composed
of 2,339 acres located on the border
between Manitoba and North Dakota.
The International Peace Garden Lodge
of Freemasons was formed in 1993 with
warrants granted by the Grand Lodges of
North Dakota, Manitoba, and Minnesota.
The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan became
a charter member in 2000. The purpose of
the International Peace Garden Lodge of
Freemasons is “to promote and enhance fraternal relations among Freemasons of North
America and to assist in the expansion and
maintenance of the International Peace garden.” Any Master Mason in good standing
in any of the jurisdictions recognized by a
chartering Grand Lodge may join for the
once-in-a-lifetime fee of $50, as long as
they remain in good standing. There are
currently over 800 members in this lodge.
The Masonic Auditorium, at the cost of
$775,000, was dedicated in 1981. It is a
one-of-a-kind building in that it is shaped
like a square and compass. The building
gets used for several different events
throughout the year. We were informed the
most recent event prior to our arrival was
that it was used to house a band camp.
The annual meeting of the International
Peace Garden Lodge of Freemasons is held
on the Saturday prior to the second Sunday
in August at the Burdick Center for
Performing Arts. Once every four years,
each Grand Lodge from the different jurisdictions takes its turn hosting the annual
meeting. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota
hosted this year’s annual meeting with
of yourself, you are not able to do anything
else. It is the service to God and a distressed
worthy Brother that is key to this balance.
We are altruistic beings, and helping others
is in our nature. Helping others makes the
community better, and we in turn get something back. Whether it is thanks, a smile
from those you have helped, or just knowing
that you have given of your time and energy
for something greater than yourself. Balance
is the key to all things in life, and, just as our
ashlar is not perfect, we need to continually
strive to create that balance.
I look forward to seeing you in the
quarries this fall with your working tools.
Too bad they do not have an apron to hold
the tools that has Yoda or Batman on the
front. That would be sweet.
Yours in the Gentle Craft,
Todd A. Mayer, Senior Warden
Anoka Lodge No. 30 A.F.&A.M.
(continued from page 1)
Prior to the cookout, the Minnesota brothers drove over to a garden clock for another photo opportunity.
MWB Brian Beermann acting as Master for
the open meeting. MWB Roger Taylor
informed me that during the meeting in 2000
when the Grand Lodge of Minnesota was
hosting the event, it was recommended and
voted on to hold open meetings so wives and
other non-masons could attend. Members
from two of the other Grand Lodge
Jurisdictions are elected to fill the other two
Warden chairs. This year a member from the
Grand Lodge of North Dakota sat in the
Senior Warden’s chair, while the other chairs
were filled by Grand Lodge officers from
Minnesota. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota
will host the meeting again in 2016.
Brothers and other individuals either
departed for home or a drive through the
gardens. We were fortunate that Grand
Sword Bearer and current Master of
Roseau No. 268, WB Mike Kvarnlov, and
his brother-in-law, WB Dennis Sabourin
and their wives, had secured a camp site
in the gardens where they had a cookout
for the Grand Lodge officers who were
remaining in the area for the night. They
prepared and cooked a wonderful meal
with all of the fixings, including desserts.
Sunday morning we loaded into our
vehicles and parted our ways back toward
our homes. On our way home we stopped in
Fargo, where we attend a joint jurisdictional
Table Lodge between the Grand Lodge of
North Dakota and Minnesota. The table
lodge was a group-coordinated effort led by
WB Kenneth Friese, Northwest Area
Deputy, and WB Shane W. Granzow,
Master, and the brothers of Moorhead Lodge
No. 126. Both MWB Charles Beeber, Grand
Master of North Dakota, and MWB Brian
Beermann, Grand Master for Minnesota,
were in attendance. Cannons honoring WB
Darrel Richter, Past Northwest Area Deputy
and many other titles, were used.
Afterwards, brothers and others
attending the table lodge left the great fellowship to return to their respective places
called home.
Annual Past Grand Masters’ Luncheon held in August
The Past Grand Masters gathered together for their annual luncheon at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington in August. Shown sitting, left to right (M. W. Brother unless noted): Ward Sonsteby,
1989; Neil Neddermeyer, 2003; Alyn Dull, 1983; Donald M. Severson, 1978; Donald Flood, 1985; John Peterson, 1981; Verne Long, 1973; Sam Dickinson, 1980; Deputy Grand Master David Olson and
David Bouschor, 1988. Shown standing, left to right (M. W. Brother unless otherwise noted): Jeffry Lewis, 1999; Senior Grand Steward Ed Halpaus; J.V. Christianson, 1997; Charles Baltos, 1991; John
Cook, Jr., 2010; Jack Benson, 1995; Roger Taylor, 2001; Grand Master Brian Beermann; Senior Grand Warden James Christensen; Steven Johnson, 2006; Philip Soderberg, 2000; Eric Neetenbeek,
1996; Gerald Rhoads, 2004; Junior Grand Deacon John Studell; Andrew Rice, 2005; Senior Grand Deacon Robert Darling; Junior Grand Warden John Gann; and Junior Grand Steward Steven Johnson.
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