November–December 2008 - The Grand Lodge of Minnesota
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<strong>The</strong> mission <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Freemasons <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> is to<br />
engage and inspire<br />
good men, who<br />
believe in a<br />
Supreme Being,<br />
to live according<br />
to Masonic tenets<br />
<strong>of</strong> Brotherly Love,<br />
Relief and Truth.<br />
Building a<br />
family<br />
<strong>of</strong> Masons<br />
page 2<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
News<br />
pages 1–3, 8<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Masonic<br />
Charities<br />
pages 4–5<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> News<br />
& Views<br />
page 6<br />
Masonic<br />
Family News<br />
page 7<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
MASON<br />
<strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong> VOL. 56, No. 4<br />
Masonic Memorial Hospital Rededicated – October 4, <strong>2008</strong><br />
A Brief History <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Cancer Center at the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
“As one has learned to expect from<br />
Masons, they exceeded their pledge.”<br />
This l<strong>of</strong>ty compliment was directed to the<br />
Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> on September 17, 1960,<br />
by Dr. O. Meredith Wilson, then president <strong>of</strong><br />
the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>. <strong>The</strong> occasion<br />
was the presentation <strong>of</strong> the University’s<br />
Regents Awards, given only on rare occasions.<br />
This was the ninth time in the history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
University the award was made.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> were being honored<br />
for the gift <strong>of</strong> the million dollar Masonic<br />
Memorial Hospital, built with funds raised in<br />
a two-year campaign. <strong>The</strong> Masons would later<br />
be asked to add two floors to the hospital in<br />
another million-dollar fund-raising campaign.<br />
Six years earlier, in 1954, M. W. Brother<br />
Leroy Matson, a Justice <strong>of</strong> the Supreme Court<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> and <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> Masons in<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> at the time, working with his <strong>Grand</strong><br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, was looking for a humanitarian<br />
project <strong>of</strong> a size that would help make<br />
Masonry a vital force for mankind. Settling on<br />
a health project, they then sought the advice <strong>of</strong><br />
members <strong>of</strong> the medical community. This was<br />
the genesis <strong>of</strong> the original Masonic Memorial<br />
Hospital.<br />
We have all heard the story <strong>of</strong> how the<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> 100, the organizing group <strong>of</strong><br />
committed Masons and Eastern Star members<br />
set out to raise one-half-million dollars with<br />
the idea that the other half-million dollars<br />
would be raised elsewhere. But they did their<br />
work well and raised the entire one-million<br />
dollars needed. Ground was broken for the<br />
Masonic Memorial Hospital on May 17, 1957,<br />
and construction <strong>of</strong> the original 80-bed, twostory<br />
hospital was underway. October 4, 1958,<br />
fifty years ago, the keys to the hospital were<br />
turned over to the University.<br />
By 1962, it was already apparent that the<br />
two story addition was needed. March 21,<br />
1963, the Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>, meeting in<br />
their 110th Annual Communication in St.<br />
Paul, adopted the goal <strong>of</strong> raising an additional<br />
1.1 million dollars to fund the addition. Three<br />
hundred volunteers attended the kick<strong>of</strong>f luncheon<br />
at the University on April 20, 1963, to<br />
learn how the money would be used and the<br />
manner that <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonry contemplated<br />
to raise the funds. <strong>The</strong> third floor would<br />
expand the Masonic Memorial Hospital to 120<br />
beds, the fourth floor would house 25-30 medical<br />
scientists, doing specialized research to<br />
unlock the mysteries <strong>of</strong> cancer.<br />
In 1970, the Masonic Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship in<br />
Oncology was established with Dr. B.J.<br />
Kennedy as the first appointee.<br />
In 1981, an additional $1,395,000 was provided<br />
for more laboratory space and a new<br />
Masonic Oncology Clinic. In 1990 more<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice and modernization <strong>of</strong> the inpatient services<br />
was provided by another $500,000 grant.<br />
Carrying on its long tradition <strong>of</strong> supporting<br />
cancer research and education, in 1991 the<br />
Masonic Cancer Center Fund, Inc. pledged $5<br />
million to the <strong>Minnesota</strong> Medical Foundation,<br />
the <strong>of</strong>ficial, fund-raising arm <strong>of</strong> the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Medical Schools, to build a new<br />
cancer research facility. This was the largest<br />
commitment the Masonic Cancer Center Fund,<br />
Inc. had ever made. <strong>The</strong> new cancer research<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> Sword Bearer Jason Berger leads the procession to the Masonic Memorial Hospital with Past <strong>Grand</strong><br />
Masters Eric Neetenbeek (left) and Andrew Rice acting as <strong>Grand</strong> Stewards. W. Brother Mark Campbell,<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Charities, served as the <strong>Grand</strong> Flag Bearer.<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> Master Thomas C. Jackson examines the original cornerstone <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Memorial Hospital, laid<br />
by <strong>Grand</strong> Master George C. Wilson on October 19, 1957.<br />
facility would be named the Masonic Cancer<br />
Research Building. This state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art facility<br />
contains what was, at the time, urgently needed<br />
laboratory space and houses a diverse team<br />
<strong>of</strong> outstanding cancer researchers who continue<br />
to lead the way in expanding and intensifying<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s cancer research efforts. In<br />
honor <strong>of</strong> the long-standing partnership <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Eastern Star with <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonry, the new<br />
Masonic Cancer Research Building also had<br />
one complete floor designated the “Eastern<br />
Star Cancer Research Floor.”<br />
Fast forward to 2004 when the ten million<br />
dollar Partners for Life Campaign kicked <strong>of</strong>f,<br />
leading to the soon-to-be-erected Masonic<br />
Cancer Center’s Masonic Cancer Clinic.<br />
Over the last four years most <strong>of</strong> the ten<br />
million dollars has been raised, but our work is<br />
not done. In April <strong>2008</strong> the Masons <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> renewed our commitment to find a<br />
cure for cancer as we announced our 65 million<br />
dollar pledge over the next 15 years to<br />
continue the work <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Cancer<br />
Center at the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>. With<br />
this gift, <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonry’s total contribution<br />
to fight cancer now climbs to 100 million<br />
dollars since 1954.
“So, how did your Golden Whatzit<br />
event go last month?” said the Old Tyler,<br />
as he looked up at me with his inscrutable<br />
blue-eyed gaze. I pulled out my chair and<br />
settled in for a chat. I never know whether<br />
my old friend is just a little bit cross or<br />
perhaps holding back half a laugh when<br />
talking with one <strong>of</strong> us ‘young fellers.’<br />
Probably both, but I assumed the latter for<br />
sure. I smiled back, and said, “<strong>The</strong><br />
Golden Spatula, you mean? Why, it went<br />
just fine. Can you believe it? We had six<br />
lodges vying for the title this first time<br />
out, including a late entrant by the<br />
Bloomington Area Shrine Club on behalf<br />
<strong>of</strong> Bloomington <strong>Lodge</strong>. From what I read<br />
<strong>of</strong> the judges’ comments, the contest was<br />
very, very close.” “Hrumph!” he retorted,<br />
“Wouldn’ta been close at all if one <strong>of</strong><br />
those boys had come to me for my recipe.<br />
But live and learn; I’m sure their flapjacks<br />
were… edible.” [results and video at<br />
www.lhl277.org/flapjackthrowdown.html]<br />
I laughed, and told him I was sure<br />
some young chef would seek out his<br />
counsel. He gave me another <strong>of</strong> his furrowed<br />
gazes, hrumphed again and said,<br />
“<strong>The</strong>y always do.”<br />
He was shuffling cards, dealing out a<br />
slow game <strong>of</strong> solitaire. But his stream <strong>of</strong><br />
steady visitors didn’t allow him to play<br />
much. “So, what’s on your mind today,<br />
Tommy?” he asked, showing a brief flash<br />
<strong>of</strong> alarm when I didn’t instinctively pull<br />
out my cigar pouch. I saw him fidget ever<br />
so slightly, looking at my jacket pocket,<br />
and said, “Oh, my cigars? Brother, I’m<br />
fresh out, but Shane is bringing me a few<br />
Dominicans later this afternoon to hand<br />
out after our meeting in St. Paul.” He<br />
breathed a sigh <strong>of</strong> relief, “Good –<br />
A’course I was only concerned for your<br />
well-being, ‘cause a man without cigars,<br />
is, well, like a man without cigars!” I<br />
gripped his shoulder and said, “I know<br />
what you mean, old friend.”<br />
“Say, Old Tyler. I had something I<br />
meant to ask you.” He replied, “And I<br />
thought you were just stopping by to<br />
practice your wit. Lay it all out then; I’m<br />
not getting any younger.” Ignoring his<br />
barbs, I continued, “<strong>The</strong> son or younger<br />
relation <strong>of</strong> a Mason is <strong>of</strong>ten called a<br />
Lewis in the old books. In your day it was<br />
CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM<br />
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Old City __________________________<br />
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Mail to: Office <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary<br />
11501 Masonic Home Drive<br />
Bloomington, MN 55437-3699<br />
Or call: 952-948-6700 or 800-245-6050<br />
Building a family <strong>of</strong> Masons<br />
M.W.B. Thomas C. Jackson<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> Master<br />
common for sons to follow their fathers<br />
into the lodge. But now, we’re seeing<br />
fathers raised by their sons. What do you<br />
‘spose we ought to call the father <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Mason, when he petitions to join?” <strong>The</strong><br />
Old Tyler blinked. And blinked again. He<br />
muttered something like Titus under his<br />
breath, and then said, “<strong>Grand</strong> Master<br />
Tom, I really don’t think there is a name<br />
for them. We’re just pleased with the<br />
thought that they finally came to the decision,<br />
and proud that their sons made such<br />
a good impression.” I nodded, saying that<br />
I thought it may be more awkward for a<br />
son to present his father with a petition, to<br />
which the Old Tyler replied, “Heh, that<br />
reminds me <strong>of</strong> a story…”<br />
“Do you remember young Jack, who<br />
was Master <strong>of</strong> my old lodge, ‘bout 10<br />
years ago?” “Well,” he continued, “it<br />
seems Masonry had skipped a generation<br />
in his family. But, as they say, the apple<br />
doesn’t fall far from the tree. Jack’s<br />
grandfather was a Mason <strong>of</strong> high esteem,<br />
and his father was a wonderful fellow and<br />
a pillar <strong>of</strong> his community, who just never<br />
got around to joining the lodge. Fact is,<br />
then he was 54 years old, and had more<br />
friends in this world than most men who<br />
aren’t me or you, and he’d simply been <strong>of</strong><br />
a generation that didn’t much take to<br />
joinin’ anything. Now, Jack was Senior<br />
Warden at about this time <strong>of</strong> year, and he<br />
came to me all a-fretting about getting his<br />
father to join the lodge so he could see<br />
him as Master.<br />
“Well, you probably won’t believe it,<br />
but I tested him, saying ‘What kind <strong>of</strong><br />
pridefulness do you have in your head to<br />
make you want to do this now, Jack?’<br />
which startled him pretty good. But he<br />
insisted ‘No, Old Tyler! I just thought<br />
Dad would enjoy seeing me carry on in<br />
<strong>Grand</strong>pa’s shoes!’ —Bless him. That’s the<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> pure motive I like to hear. Jack<br />
really is a such a fine fellow, a real All-<br />
American boy. Why, I told his mother,<br />
Betty, the same thing last week…” I<br />
coughed. “Oh, er, back to the story, I told<br />
Jack that he might want to let me or the<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary or the <strong>Grand</strong> Master hisself<br />
write to Jack’s Dad.”<br />
<strong>The</strong>re was a pause. “Wow. Well, what<br />
happened?” I asked.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON<br />
<strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong> VOL. 56, No. 4<br />
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Winter Masonic reunions scheduled<br />
Texas-<strong>Minnesota</strong> Reunion In Harlingen<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Masons living and wintering<br />
in Texas have enjoyed an annual reunion in<br />
the McAllen-Harlingen area <strong>of</strong> South Texas<br />
for the past 28 years. <strong>Grand</strong> Master Thomas<br />
C. Jackson will continue that tradition started<br />
so many years ago by attending the session.<br />
This gathering also attracts many<br />
Masonic Brothers from Texas and several<br />
Midwestern states, Canada, and Mexico,<br />
and is great opportunity to renew old friendships<br />
as well as making new friends.<br />
<strong>The</strong> reunion will take place on Saturday,<br />
February 7, 2009, at the Rio <strong>Grand</strong> Valley<br />
Shrine Club, located 1.5 miles east <strong>of</strong><br />
LaFeria, at the White Ranch Road exit <strong>of</strong>f<br />
<strong>of</strong> Highway 83, near Harlingen. <strong>The</strong> festivities<br />
will start with a 5:30 p.m. social hour<br />
with dinner following at 6:30. All Masons<br />
and their guests are welcome.<br />
Reservations should be made by<br />
February 1st, by calling any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following Brothers:<br />
Ward Sonsteby, 956-781-1901;<br />
Alyn Dull, 956-787-2257;<br />
Elmer Schultz, 956-425-7070, Room 148;<br />
or Jay Ipsen, 956-583-9364.<br />
Arizona-<strong>Minnesota</strong> Reunion In Phoenix<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Masons living and wintering<br />
in the Phoenix area will also have the<br />
opportunity to enjoy a reunion, the 9th<br />
“I reckoned you might want to know.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Master then, another friend <strong>of</strong><br />
mine,” he said, peering at me with that<br />
same laughing/scowling gaze, “he took it<br />
upon himself to write to Jack’s Dad. Why,<br />
those words were as pleasant to read as<br />
poetry from the Bard. He told the father<br />
how Jack had been elected by his peers<br />
on account <strong>of</strong> his being from ‘good<br />
stock.’ With ‘strong leadership skills,’ was<br />
what I think he said.” <strong>The</strong> Old Tyler<br />
leaned back his chair, saying, “I think I<br />
can recall a few lines. ‘…Jack tells me<br />
you have several Masons in your family<br />
tree.’ Complimenting the man, he said,<br />
‘Your son may not have told you, but he<br />
reveres the example you gave him.’ And<br />
he told him some <strong>of</strong> the things that Dad<br />
had done which meant so much to the<br />
boy. —Tommy, how can a man not begin<br />
to burst with pride over such a thing!”<br />
“‘<strong>The</strong> Masonry in your family taught<br />
lessons <strong>of</strong> virtue—honoring a man’s<br />
word, respect for his sovereign beliefs,<br />
empathy for others, a charitable spirit,<br />
righteousness when no one is looking,<br />
personal integrity—these are Masonic<br />
virtues, taught father to son, or grandfather<br />
to grandson from time immemorial.’<br />
“’Your should know that your boy Jack<br />
has been elected by his peers in recognition<br />
<strong>of</strong> those same Masonic virtues that are<br />
the bedrock <strong>of</strong> our society, and because <strong>of</strong><br />
his leadership skills. I encourage you to<br />
celebrate his elevation and installation to<br />
his new <strong>of</strong>fice because you helped him to<br />
become the good man he is today.’<br />
“Here’s the good part: ’We Masons<br />
mark the seasons <strong>of</strong> life. We honor our<br />
dead and care for widows and orphans as<br />
if they are our own. We know <strong>of</strong> the frailty<br />
<strong>of</strong> man; his inherent weaknesses making<br />
all the more poignant the heights <strong>of</strong> brilliance<br />
or nobility he may achieve in his<br />
time under the sun. We honor special<br />
dates, few more meaningful than when a<br />
father raises his own son to join a lodge.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se days, we also see sons raising their<br />
own fathers as new Masons.<br />
“’Sir, I have learned from Jack that for<br />
various reasons, you have not yet chosen<br />
to become a Mason. I want you to know<br />
that from what I’m told, you already conduct<br />
yourself like one and are a man we<br />
should be proud to list as a brother <strong>of</strong> the<br />
lodge. If you choose to join him in lodge,<br />
I’d be most pleased to welcome your peti-<br />
annual Arizona Masonic Reunion. <strong>The</strong><br />
event is open to all <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masons,<br />
Eastern Star members, family members<br />
and other guests. <strong>Grand</strong> Master Thomas C.<br />
Jackson will again try to duplicate feelings<br />
<strong>of</strong> Brotherhood and <strong>Minnesota</strong> nostalgia<br />
that takes place annually at both the<br />
Texas and Arizona Reunions.<br />
Plans call for the event to take place<br />
on Monday evening, February 9, 2009, at<br />
the Shrine Temple in Phoenix, 5:00 p.m.<br />
social hour and 6:00 p.m. dinner. One <strong>of</strong><br />
the highlights <strong>of</strong> the reunion this year will<br />
be the Table <strong>Lodge</strong> Ceremony, conducted<br />
by Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master Philip G. Soderberg.<br />
Most W. Brother Phil planned the first<br />
Arizona Masonic Reunion in 2001. It is<br />
certainly hoped that those who have<br />
enjoyed this event for the last several years<br />
in the Phoenix area will again make plans<br />
to attend.<br />
W. Brother Ben Holt (e-mail:<br />
Hholtsb@cox.net) is working on the remaining<br />
details for the program this year. We<br />
hope to award a few fifty-year pins and perhaps<br />
honor the widows <strong>of</strong> a few <strong>of</strong> our<br />
departed Brothers. If you are interested in<br />
attending, please call the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
at 800-245-6050 or via email at grandlodge@qwest.net<br />
and we will see that you<br />
receive all the details as they are finalized.<br />
tion to join.’ Jack’s father did join, and<br />
remarked over and again to his many<br />
friends, ‘I wish I’d done this years ago!’”<br />
“You were going to tell me this story<br />
all along, weren’t you!” I said. <strong>The</strong> Old<br />
Tyler just scowled. And smiled.<br />
________<br />
Can I write you a letter? – At this<br />
time <strong>of</strong> year when most lodges elect new<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers for their turn in the chairs, I’d<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer to write a personal note to any non-<br />
Masonic father or brother, or son, whom<br />
you feel would appreciate seeing you as<br />
an <strong>of</strong>ficer or leader in your lodge. Time is<br />
ticking. Please contact GS Doug<br />
Campbell with any request.<br />
One Day Class – Brethren, be sure to<br />
get your petitions in ASAP for the One-<br />
Day Class, to be held January 17th at the<br />
beautiful Scottish Rite Temple in<br />
Minneapolis. See the advertisement on<br />
page 3.<br />
See you in Church, or Temple? – I’m<br />
bringing back a fine old tradition in<br />
Masonry—Saint John’s Day—by inviting<br />
you to honor our patron, St. John the<br />
Evangelist, at the church, synagogue or<br />
place <strong>of</strong> worship <strong>of</strong> your choosing at the<br />
worship service falling on or after the<br />
Saint’s feast day, which this year is<br />
Saturday, December 27th. Near that day,<br />
and on St. John the Baptist’s feast day in<br />
June, it is customary for Masons to place a<br />
special <strong>of</strong>fering in the plate noting that it is<br />
given by a Mason. We have special<br />
envelopes that are being distributed to<br />
lodges for this purpose. You may contact<br />
the <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary to ask for more<br />
envelopes if you wish, or use your own.<br />
Now, if you do not have a particular church<br />
to attend on that day, or are feeling adventurous,<br />
all Masons in <strong>Minnesota</strong> and their<br />
families are invited to join me at Central<br />
Lutheran Church, at 333 South 12th Street<br />
in Minneapolis, on SUNDAY, December<br />
28th, at the 11 a.m. service. Wherever you<br />
choose to worship, wear your pin on that<br />
day, and bring your <strong>of</strong>fering. Remember,<br />
we are ambassadors <strong>of</strong> the Craft.<br />
Masonic Charities – I’m informed<br />
that the Partners for Life campaign is<br />
surging forward and nearing its $10M<br />
goal and the groundbreaking <strong>of</strong> our new<br />
Masonic Cancer Center. Has your lodge<br />
contributed? Which gift will put them<br />
over the top?<br />
Thomas C. Jackson, <strong>Grand</strong> Master<br />
2 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON <strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong>
<strong>Lodge</strong> Education Officer = LEO =<br />
Leadership, Education, Oratory Ed Halpaus, GLEO<br />
Masonic Education: <strong>The</strong> pure enjoyment <strong>of</strong> learning.<br />
To all <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masons wheresoever<br />
dispersed, the Masons <strong>of</strong> your education<br />
committee send their very best wishes and<br />
greetings to you and yours in this season<br />
<strong>of</strong> all the holidays that we Freemasons<br />
observe.<br />
In addition to this being a time <strong>of</strong> year<br />
when we are all celebrating various holidays,<br />
it is also the time <strong>of</strong> year when<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong>s are having elections and installation<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers for the ensuing<br />
year. Ensue is an interesting word to look<br />
up. It comes from an Old French word,<br />
ensuivre, meaning to follow; i.e. to follow<br />
in order; to come afterward, especially in<br />
immediate succession.<br />
Immediate succession is also something<br />
to think about. In the book Old Tyler’s Talks<br />
(a great book by Brother Carl Claudy) there<br />
is a segment titled ‘Promotion,’ and in it the<br />
Old Tyler is talking about the election and<br />
appointment <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers in the <strong>Lodge</strong>. This<br />
is a good chapter <strong>of</strong> the book to read. In the<br />
copy <strong>of</strong> the book we had, a while back, as a<br />
selection for the <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Book<br />
Club, the chapter is complete in just 2 1/2<br />
pages. If you have a copy <strong>of</strong> the book, take<br />
a look at ‘Promotion.’ If you don’t have a<br />
copy, maybe the <strong>Lodge</strong> Education Officer<br />
could give a report on it as a <strong>Lodge</strong> education<br />
presentation. Our <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> book<br />
store might still have some copies available.<br />
Not that he needs this plug, but remember<br />
to read our <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s column; he has<br />
a writing style that is similar to Brother<br />
Claudy’s as the Old Tyler.<br />
Mentioning the election and appointment<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, there is some information<br />
in the <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Code<br />
every Mason going through the chairs<br />
should know about.<br />
Section C9.03 says that every constituent<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> should consist <strong>of</strong> specific<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers from the ranks <strong>of</strong> the membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lodge</strong> including a <strong>Lodge</strong> Education<br />
Officer. This <strong>of</strong>fice was created to have<br />
one Brother whose sole job it is to provide<br />
an educational presentation at each started<br />
communication. He is to sit on the immediate<br />
left <strong>of</strong> the Master <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lodge</strong>, and<br />
is to have prepared an education program<br />
as part <strong>of</strong> every stated communication.<br />
It’s also important to note that section<br />
C9.03 says that each appointed <strong>of</strong>ficer is to<br />
be appointed by the Master immediately<br />
after his installation, and that no one shall<br />
hold more than one <strong>of</strong>fice. This is good<br />
because the more Masons a Master can<br />
have involved in <strong>Lodge</strong> activities, the better<br />
<strong>of</strong>f his <strong>Lodge</strong> will be. An interesting item to<br />
make note <strong>of</strong> is the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Tyler. Masonic<br />
custom tells us that the Tyler needs to be a<br />
Master Mason, but not necessarily <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> he is Tiling for. However, <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Section C9.03 tells us that in our jurisdiction,<br />
the Tyler needs to be “a member <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Lodge</strong> for which he is installed.”<br />
Returning to information about the<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> Education Officer, Section G13.20<br />
provides some worthwhile information for<br />
the governance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lodge</strong>. Sub-section<br />
(c) tells us that there shall be a standing<br />
‘Committee on Programs’ in every <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
and it is the duty <strong>of</strong> every Master, “immediately<br />
after his installation, to appoint a<br />
Committee on Programs, consisting <strong>of</strong><br />
four (4) members—the Junior Warden, a<br />
Past Master, the <strong>Lodge</strong> Education Officer,<br />
and one (1) Brother.” This committee is<br />
charged “to prepare, submit to the <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
for approval and promote a suitable program<br />
<strong>of</strong> social and educational events in<br />
harmony with the teachings and principles<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Fraternity.” This is an important<br />
function for the running and enjoyment <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Lodge</strong> Communications, and it is a<br />
tremendous help to improving <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
Education programs and scheduling time<br />
in the communications for them.<br />
Finally that section tells us that <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
who are elected and appointed need<br />
to be installed as <strong>of</strong>ten as they are elected<br />
and appointed. And that the jewel <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> Education Officer will be the<br />
‘Lamp <strong>of</strong> knowledge.’<br />
Masonic Conundrum by L. C. Addison, Education Committee<br />
Welcome to the Fall Season, Brothers!<br />
After Conundrum #10 was sent to print, I<br />
received a few late submissions. <strong>The</strong><br />
Brothers who responded correctly to<br />
Conundrum 10 were as follows ( I didn’t<br />
forget about you all):<br />
Livius d’Uscio, Rochester #21<br />
Dick McGinnis, Excelsior #113<br />
Elliot Saxton, Lake Harriet #277<br />
Erik S. Bunes, Wayzata #205<br />
Conundrum #11 answer<br />
<strong>The</strong> correct answer for Conundrum<br />
#11 is: <strong>The</strong> Cable Tow. Brothers who<br />
responded to correctly to Conundrum #11<br />
(listed in order <strong>of</strong> their area’s responses)<br />
are as follows:<br />
Metrowest Area<br />
Robert Peterson, Minnehaha No. 165<br />
Tim Jirak, Wayzata No. 205<br />
Adam Grau, Compass No. 265<br />
Metroeast Area<br />
Clarence Anderson, St. Paul No. 3<br />
Shawn Carrick, Montgomery No. 258<br />
Stephen Beying, Accacia No. 51<br />
Ed Jankus, Tusler-Summit No. 263<br />
Northwest Area<br />
Kim T. Mollberg, Mt. Tabor No. 106<br />
Rick Johnson, Mt. Tabor No. 106<br />
Conundrum #12<br />
Brothers, I appreciate your participation<br />
very much! <strong>The</strong> question for<br />
Conundrum #12 is this: By 1745, French<br />
Masonry had deviated from the Basic<br />
English story to one where the main character<br />
is another person. Only nine Masters<br />
were sent to find him, and when they did<br />
they change the word for fear that he had<br />
revealed it. Who was this character?<br />
When you have the answer, send it by<br />
email to: laddisonii@gmail.com [remember<br />
to include your name and lodge] or by<br />
U.S. mail to: Masonic Conundrum,<br />
Attention L.C. Addison, c/o the <strong>Grand</strong><br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>, 11501 Masonic<br />
Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437.<br />
Please remember that the first correct<br />
response received from each area <strong>of</strong> the<br />
state will receive a nice gift from the education<br />
committee. Have a good time with<br />
this question—Masonic research is fun!<br />
One-Day-To-Masonry<br />
January 17, 2009<br />
at the Scottish Rite Temple in Minneapolis<br />
8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.<br />
Petition copies due from the lodges to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
no later than January 9, 2009, with the One-Day-to-Masonry fee <strong>of</strong> $250.<br />
For further details contact the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice at 952-948-6700 or 800-245-6050<br />
Annual Monitor Exams and Re-exams scheduled<br />
As always, there is a serious need for<br />
more <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masons to become<br />
Monitors and for current Monitors to be<br />
recertified. W. B. Greg Lane, Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
the Board <strong>of</strong> Custodians, has announced<br />
that the annual Monitor examinations will<br />
be held on February 6, 2009, and the reexaminations<br />
on February 7, 2009. Both<br />
will take place at the Minnehaha Masonic<br />
Center, 5149 Bloomington Avenue South,<br />
Minneapolis. <strong>The</strong> lodge doors will be<br />
open at 8:30 a.m. on both days.<br />
Monitors wishing to take part in the<br />
re-examination or those wishing to be<br />
recertified are asked to contact the <strong>Grand</strong><br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice, by e-mail<br />
grandlodge@qwest.net or phone 952-948-<br />
6700 or 1-800-245-6050. Any Master<br />
Mason is also invited to be a sideliner<br />
during the examination so that he may<br />
MSA Blue Envelope Appeal<br />
David C. Goodnow, retired CNN<br />
anchor/editor, is a member <strong>of</strong> Vincennes<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> No. 1, Indiana, and Nelms <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
No. 343, Georgia, and he serves on the<br />
Masonic Information Center Steering<br />
Committee. In a letter from Brother<br />
Goodnow to Masonic Brethren, he states:<br />
“Our brotherhood has been at the forefront<br />
<strong>of</strong> support for our wounded veterans<br />
since the formation <strong>of</strong> the Masonic<br />
Service Association in 1919. Masons have<br />
been volunteering to visit America’s<br />
wounded troops during the intervening<br />
wars, amd we continue our presence in<br />
numerous VA and military hospitals. It’s<br />
our way <strong>of</strong> letting these young men and<br />
women know how much we care for them<br />
and their sacrifices. We work to build their<br />
morale and sustain their resolve to mend<br />
and return to the society they have chosen<br />
to defend.<br />
“Brother Masons visit these hospitals<br />
to the tune <strong>of</strong> some 200,000 volunteer<br />
become familiar with the process <strong>of</strong> being<br />
certified as a Monitor.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Custodians is also willing<br />
to assemble to examine anyone wishing<br />
to be certified as a Monitor or to have<br />
his Monitor certification upgraded by<br />
request. <strong>The</strong>se examinations have an open<br />
date to accommodate the schedules <strong>of</strong><br />
Masons wishing to be examined. However<br />
the ideal time would be during annual<br />
examination in February.<br />
<strong>The</strong> requirements to become a<br />
Monitor are quite simple. <strong>The</strong> Brother<br />
need not have served as Master <strong>of</strong> his<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong>. However, to be certified for the<br />
first time, he should bring a letter from<br />
his <strong>Lodge</strong>, certifying that, in the <strong>Lodge</strong>’s<br />
opinion, the Brother is pr<strong>of</strong>icient in the<br />
work <strong>of</strong> the degree on which he wishes to<br />
be certified.<br />
hours each year. Not every member <strong>of</strong> our<br />
fraternity is able to be present in a hospital<br />
room, but each <strong>of</strong> us has the chance to be<br />
there in spirit by contributing in the Green<br />
Envelope Appeal.”<br />
In <strong>Minnesota</strong> we call the Green<br />
Envelope Appeal promoted by the<br />
Masonic Service Association the MSA<br />
Blue Envelope Appeal. Most lodge<br />
Secretaries send the members a blue<br />
return envelope with their dues notice,<br />
highlighting the Masonic Service<br />
Association Veterans Hospital Visitor<br />
Program.<br />
People can send a check directly to the<br />
Masonic Service Association, or they can<br />
add an amount when they mail in their<br />
annual lodge dues payment. Contributions<br />
are tax deductible.<br />
Masonic Service Association<br />
8120 Fenton Street<br />
Silver Spring, Maryland 10910<br />
<strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON 3
COMPASSIONATE. COMMITTED. CAPABLE.<br />
It was a lovely evening Under the Northern Lights..<br />
Smiling arrivals: Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master Thomas G. McCarthy and wife Patty, <strong>Grand</strong> Master<br />
Thomas C. Jackson and wife Amey.<br />
Metroeast Area Deputy W. Brother Ken White<br />
(Montgomery <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 258) and Jr. <strong>Grand</strong> Steward<br />
W. Brother John Gann (Lake Harriet <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 277)<br />
enjoying details about the Lake Harriet <strong>Lodge</strong> project.<br />
Brother Dennis Boom (Tusler-Summit <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 263),<br />
and wife Elaine, looking over the exciting raffle items.<br />
MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES 952.948.6004<br />
W. Brother Keith Feldbrugge and Brother Mike Elwell<br />
(Santa) proud to point to Newport <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 118’s “Santa<br />
Project.”<br />
Bob Dichert Music, now a tradition at the<br />
MMC Galas, providing music for the social<br />
hour.<br />
Once again, there was a festive and genial crowd<br />
attending the 4th Annual MMC GALA on<br />
Saturday, September 27, with a theme this year<br />
<strong>of</strong> Under the Northern Lights. <strong>The</strong> Minneapolis<br />
Club provided the backdrop and guests were<br />
able to greet one another during the social hour,<br />
while viewing 10 oversized posters which featured<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> and Chapter community projects or<br />
commitments being recognized for their outstanding<br />
achievement and successful matching<br />
grants. All proceeds from this successful fundraiser will go to support the <strong>Lodge</strong> and<br />
Chapter community programs for 2009. Each acknowledged <strong>Lodge</strong> and Chapter were<br />
given their customized poster and easel to keep for their own display.<br />
Twenty-seven young men and a choral melody: the nationally acclaimed<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Boychoir performs for a very receptive audience.<br />
Photo at left: MMC CEO, MWB Eric J. Neetenbeek, with Past <strong>Grand</strong> Matron Rita<br />
Glazebrook, daughter and son-in-law Katie (Rainbow Chapter No. 276) and<br />
Brother John Kriesel, and W. Brother Harold Glazebrook (Accacia <strong>Lodge</strong> No.<br />
51). <strong>The</strong> family celebrates winning the grand prize Vikings package raffle item.<br />
Many guests, having attended previously, felt this was one <strong>of</strong> their favorites<br />
<strong>of</strong> the MMC GALAs, and those guests who were attending for the first time<br />
could be heard to ask, “Have you set a date for next year? I don't want to miss<br />
it!” <strong>The</strong> answer is yes: September 26, 2009. Hope to see you there.<br />
(See more pictures at www.mnmasoniccharities.org)<br />
Guests lining up during the social hour to make sure they purchased<br />
a raffle ticket for some great prizes.<br />
Southwest Area Deputy<br />
W. Brother Grant<br />
Lillevold showing wife<br />
Kathy the details <strong>of</strong> the<br />
wonderful community<br />
cardiac center project<br />
supported by his <strong>Lodge</strong>,<br />
Libanus No. 96.<br />
W. Brother Clarence Russell (Winona <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
No. 18) and guest Sharon smiling over his<br />
raffle winnings.<br />
Save the date for the next<br />
MMC GALA<br />
September 26, 2009<br />
4 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON <strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong>
“People say, ‘I want to give something back.’<br />
Well, Masons give back. Always have, always will.”<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Charities provides a united focus for the many charitable activities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masons.<br />
A forefather, a first President, a national icon,<br />
and a committed Mason<br />
Plans are in the making for a very<br />
special celebration <strong>of</strong> the birthday <strong>of</strong><br />
Brother George Washington on February<br />
21, 2009, to be held in the great room,<br />
Landmark Assembly, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Masonic Home, Bloomington and hosted<br />
by the <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Historical<br />
Society and Museum.<br />
Guests will have the opportunity to<br />
mingle during social hour and view over<br />
Spirit <strong>of</strong> giving:<br />
Prairie <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 123<br />
aids local food shelf<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Charities salutes<br />
the members <strong>of</strong> Prairie <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 123 <strong>of</strong><br />
Blooming Prairie for assisting those in<br />
need in their community by supporting<br />
the Steele County Food Shelf.<br />
Jr. Warden Brother Jim Johnson<br />
learned from Stormie Trom, food shelf<br />
director, that there is an increased need<br />
for donations to the food shelf due to the<br />
weakened economy. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> voted to<br />
raise funds for the food shelf, and also<br />
appealed to the residents <strong>of</strong> Blooming<br />
Prairie through the local newspaper.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> raised $2,255 for the food<br />
shelf, and with a Matching Funds grant<br />
from MMC, a total <strong>of</strong> $4,510 was donated.<br />
<strong>The</strong> food shelf serves over fifty families<br />
in Steele County, and many services are<br />
provided, including a seven day supply<br />
<strong>of</strong> food, nutrition information, and information<br />
about additional programs that<br />
may be <strong>of</strong> service.<br />
Alonzo Hernandez, Food Shelf Manager,<br />
Brothers Thomas Peterson, Andrew Weiss,<br />
and Jim Johnson, and Stormie Trom, Food<br />
Shelf Director, receiving the matching funds<br />
from Prairie <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 123 and MMC.<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic<br />
Historical Society & Museum<br />
plans<br />
Brother George Washington<br />
Celebration in 2009<br />
fifteen portraits <strong>of</strong> Brother Washington,<br />
who has been portrayed very differently<br />
by various artists over the years. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
will also be the opportunity to visit the<br />
MMHSM Museum a few steps away<br />
from the event area and a chance to ask<br />
questions <strong>of</strong> Museum Curator Dave<br />
Nystuen. Followed by a celebration<br />
dinner, arrangements are to include a<br />
program with a historical expert, and<br />
MMHSM Board Chairman Tom<br />
Hendrickson promises the evening<br />
will definitely be entertaining.<br />
Please mark your new calendars—<br />
February 21, 2009. More details will be<br />
forthcoming in the January issue <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Mason. However, you do not<br />
need to wait: reservations can be made<br />
by sending $25 per person to the following<br />
address:<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Historical<br />
Society & Museum<br />
George Washington Celebration<br />
11501 Masonic Home Drive.<br />
Bloomington, MN 55437<br />
Or you may call 952-948-6200<br />
for reservations by credit card.<br />
Let us raise a standard<br />
to which the wise and<br />
honest can repair;<br />
the rest is in the<br />
hands <strong>of</strong> God.<br />
— George Washington<br />
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br />
What is the minimum amount that MMC will award<br />
a Matching Funds Grant? M. R., Alexandria<br />
As a general rule, grants are approved for matches $500<br />
and over, however we do review applications on a case-by-case<br />
basis and certainly have awarded grants for less than $500.<br />
We encourage you to submit your grant request for any <strong>of</strong><br />
your <strong>Lodge</strong>’s charitable projects you feel might be eligible for<br />
matching funds—your answer could very well be yes.<br />
“History is a guide to navigation in perilous times.<br />
History is who we are and why we are the way we are.”<br />
David Gaub McCullough,<br />
two-time winner <strong>of</strong> the Pulitzer Prize<br />
and the Presidential Medal <strong>of</strong> Freedom<br />
DDoo yyoouu lloovvee hhiissttoorryy??<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Historical Society & Museum<br />
(MMHSM) has over 150 years <strong>of</strong> Masonic history<br />
in one location. Call me today and come share your<br />
passion <strong>of</strong> history with us; we have many flexible<br />
volunteer opportunities for you.<br />
SSiiggnnaattuurree SScchhoollaarrsshhiippss<br />
Applications are here!<br />
Your <strong>Lodge</strong> has a copy—<br />
do you need another?<br />
Do you know a worthy senior<br />
graduating from a <strong>Minnesota</strong> high<br />
school? Request an application<br />
today!<br />
Call MMC at (952)948-6004 to<br />
request one, or a PDF version is<br />
available from our website,<br />
www.mnmasoniccharities.org.<br />
NOTATIONS<br />
952-831-2436<br />
Tom Hendrickson, Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden<br />
Chairman, MMHSM<br />
Another year past...<br />
and a growing list <strong>of</strong><br />
success stories<br />
in matching grants,<br />
support for heritage charities<br />
and a strong connection<br />
with Masons in<br />
their communities...<br />
<strong>2008</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Masonic<br />
Charities<br />
extends<br />
holiday<br />
greetings to<br />
all members <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonry<br />
and wishes you<br />
and your<br />
families a very<br />
Happy New Year.<br />
Main: (952) 948-6004<br />
Web: mnmasoniccharities.org<br />
Eric Neetenbeek, President/CEO<br />
(952) 948-6213<br />
Eric.Neetenbeek@mnmasonic.org<br />
Sara Beddow, Director <strong>of</strong> Communications<br />
(952) 948-6202<br />
Sara.Beddow@mnmasonic.org<br />
John Schwietz,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Fund Development<br />
(952) 948-6209<br />
John.Schwieta@mnmasonic.org<br />
Deb Cutsinger, Executive Assistant<br />
(952) 948-6206<br />
Deb.Cutsinger@mnmasonic.org<br />
Megan Roering, Office Assistant<br />
(952) 948-6200<br />
Megan.Roering@mnmasonic.org<br />
WWW.MNMASONICCHARITIES.ORG<br />
<strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON 5
On Tuesday, September 23, the members<br />
<strong>of</strong> Mt. Tabor <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 106 in<br />
Detroit Lakes, presented a Hiram Award to<br />
WB Duane (Doc) Wething. Doc Wething<br />
was very involved in the negotiations<br />
when we sold our old <strong>Lodge</strong> Building in<br />
downtown Detroit Lakes and purchased<br />
the present home for Mt. Tabor. He was<br />
the first Master to hold <strong>Lodge</strong> within our<br />
current home. Doc has taken part in our<br />
Master Mason Degrees as the Sea Captain<br />
for many years and is always ready to<br />
help. He is also our oldest living Past<br />
Master having been Master in 1965.<br />
Doc had been a chiropractor in Detroit<br />
Lakes for many years and has been active<br />
with the management <strong>of</strong> the Detroit Lakes<br />
Municipal Airport for many years. Doc<br />
has been a pilot since a very young man<br />
and has logged many hours in the air.<br />
Present at the presentation were his<br />
wife Beverly, son David, and grandson<br />
Eli. David is a Past Master <strong>of</strong> Cataract<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> No. 2 in Minneapolis, and he<br />
pinned his father. Also present were 46<br />
members and guests <strong>of</strong> Mt. Tabor <strong>Lodge</strong>.<br />
WB Marlin Braseth was presented with<br />
a 40 year award. Brother Roger Pearson <strong>of</strong><br />
News & Views from the <strong>Lodge</strong>s<br />
Garnet <strong>Lodge</strong> raises five Masons<br />
After a full summer—with a trip to a Saints ball game; a <strong>Lodge</strong>, O.E.S., and Job's Daughters<br />
picnic; then our annual scholarship awards dinner—Garnet <strong>Lodge</strong> is now back with regular<br />
meetings and degree work. On Thursday, September 18, they held a First Degree with five candidates.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y also have four more petitions to act on at this time. Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master<br />
Tom Jackson attended the degree and had some very nice things to say. Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Deacon<br />
Brian Beermann was also on hand and did a great job <strong>of</strong> presenting the Second Lecture.<br />
Mt. Tabor <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 106 presents Hiram Award<br />
On September 13, <strong>2008</strong>, Brother Mike<br />
Kvarnlov served as the Master <strong>of</strong><br />
Ceremonies, introducing Roseau lodge<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers and highlighting the history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
lodge over the past 100 years. One known<br />
highlight <strong>of</strong> the event was that on the 50th<br />
anniversary, Ray Johnson was the<br />
Worshipful Master <strong>of</strong> the lodge and now<br />
for the 100th year, Ray is Worshipful<br />
Master again. It is not known if this has<br />
ever taken place before in any other lodge.<br />
Roseau and Roseau <strong>Lodge</strong> are the<br />
home <strong>of</strong> the Shrine Snow Noble Shrine<br />
Club, participating in parades in the summer<br />
months, with Polaris snowmobiles.<br />
New models are used each year. <strong>The</strong> unit<br />
was chartered in 1970. Ray is the only<br />
charter member <strong>of</strong> this unit still active.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 100th Anniversary party was well<br />
attended, rounded out with a catered pig<br />
roast and all <strong>of</strong> the trimmings, in our<br />
"new to us" lodge hall.<br />
Mahnomen was to receive his 50-year<br />
award also but was unable to attend.<br />
WB Charles Magnusson, <strong>Lodge</strong> Secy/Treas<br />
Hematite Hiram Award<br />
Hematite <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 274 <strong>of</strong> Chisholm,<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> presented the Hiram Award to W.<br />
Brother Donald Heikkila on October 18, <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
Brother Don earned his award for outstanding<br />
contributations to Hematite <strong>Lodge</strong> and<br />
Masonry. Pictured is W. Master Dennis<br />
Jacobson, Donald Heikkila, and Northeast Area<br />
Deputy Rolf Widstrand.<br />
Roseau <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 268 celebrates 100-year anniversary<br />
<strong>The</strong> celebration <strong>of</strong>fered much more<br />
than just a look into the Masons and<br />
Freemasonry; it was an opportunity to see<br />
a brotherhood <strong>of</strong> men from all walks <strong>of</strong><br />
life finding ways in which to serve God,<br />
Crookston <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 141 Awards Night<br />
Several awards were presented during<br />
the Crookston Masonic <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 141<br />
Annual Awards Night. <strong>The</strong> Hiram Award<br />
was presented to WB James Waxler for his<br />
contributions to Masonry and Crookston<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong>. Joining in 1980 and Past Master <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Lodge</strong> in 1984 and 1986, he has held<br />
several <strong>of</strong>fices in the past years and continues<br />
to do so even now and also takes an<br />
active part in the Order <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Star.<br />
Membership longevity awards were presented<br />
for each five years <strong>of</strong> membership<br />
to eighteen Brothers.<br />
<strong>The</strong> recipient for Outstanding<br />
Community recognition was to go to Dr.<br />
Stanley Sahlstrom for his contribution to<br />
Crookston and the University <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong>, Crookston College. Sadly, Dr<br />
Sahlstrom passed away June 2, <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
Widows <strong>of</strong> our departed Brothers<br />
were our guests for dinner and were presented<br />
flowers that were our table decorations.<br />
Scholarships were presented to Ms.<br />
Jenna Benoit from Crookston Masonic<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> and Ms. Alysha Hemsworth from<br />
the Order <strong>of</strong> Eastern Star.<br />
Montgomery <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
cribbage<br />
September 18th gave witness to the<br />
rebirth <strong>of</strong> the Montgomery <strong>Lodge</strong> cribbage<br />
tournament. <strong>The</strong> evening consisted <strong>of</strong><br />
a spaghetti and meatball dinner with<br />
dessert, followed by the stated meeting<br />
and ending with a cribbage tournament.<br />
<strong>The</strong> night was a success for one simple<br />
reason, all who came to lodge either for<br />
the dinner, the meeting and/or the cribbage<br />
enjoyed themselves and the fraternalism<br />
they experienced. Congratulations to the<br />
team <strong>of</strong> WB Greg Deegan (right) and WB<br />
Kurt Dornfeld (left) for going the distance<br />
and winning all the matches they played.<br />
family, fellowman and country. <strong>The</strong>se are<br />
men who quietly provide support to each<br />
other and the community, many times<br />
without others knowing.<br />
Making the Hiram Award presentation is WB<br />
Darrell Richter, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Northwest Area<br />
Deputy, left, to WB James Waxler, with<br />
Worshipful Master WB Kevin Helgeson, right.<br />
50-year award made<br />
District Repreentative Larry Larson, right, presented<br />
the 50-year certificate to PM Dennis<br />
Anderson <strong>of</strong> Dawson’s Atelier <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 202.<br />
In those 50 years, Dennis has served in every<br />
position including Master twice and lately as<br />
perpetual Treasurer. He also served seven<br />
years as District Reprepresentative, member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Zuhrah Shrine, and past president <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Western <strong>Minnesota</strong> Shrine Club.<br />
Paul Revere honors<br />
members<br />
W.B. Paul Serber, from Paul Revere <strong>Lodge</strong> No.<br />
321, is shown receiving his fifty-year award,<br />
while Mrs. Serber looks on. Also pictured is<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> District Representative Dayton<br />
Berg, left, and W. Master Monte Miller, right. Other<br />
awards were also presented during the Paul<br />
Revere <strong>Lodge</strong> awards night, including a Mason <strong>of</strong><br />
the Year award for W. Brother Glenn D. Moore.<br />
Golden Fleece 50-year pin<br />
Golden Fleece <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 89, Litchfield, Past<br />
Master Bob Putzier was home from Arizona<br />
and presented with his 50-year pin and certificate<br />
by W. Master Doug Brown on October<br />
26th at the annual Golden Fleece <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
Pancake breakfast.<br />
6 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON <strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong>
News from the Masonic Family<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> DeMolay speech winner<br />
This past year, DeMolay International<br />
requested every Jurisdiction to conduct a<br />
speech competition to challenge the young<br />
men <strong>of</strong> DeMolay to consider What’s right<br />
with America. Those assembled at<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> DeMolay’s Annual Conclave<br />
heard Matt Devore <strong>of</strong> Hiawatha Chapter<br />
present his winning speech on the subject.<br />
This year, as we have elected a new president,<br />
we should consider the words as presented<br />
at the Conclave.<br />
Democracy: the epitome <strong>of</strong> fairness<br />
by: Matt Devore<br />
“Never doubt that a small group <strong>of</strong><br />
thoughtful committed citizens can change<br />
the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that<br />
ever has”—this brilliant quote by<br />
Margaret Mead is exactly why democracy<br />
always has and always will prevail over<br />
anything that dares to interfere with the<br />
freedom, and liberty it provides. Could<br />
you even imagine a society in which you<br />
have no say over the government and the<br />
government has every say over you? To<br />
me it’s almost unthinkable that people are<br />
forced to live such unfair lives. I can only<br />
take solace and comfort in the fact that my<br />
own government will let me live a life <strong>of</strong><br />
civic virtue, fairness and respect. Because<br />
I am an American and that is the<br />
American way <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
After all, in America, the very fact that<br />
we have a representative democracy is<br />
insurance that America will forever be a<br />
beacon hope, freedom and liberty in a<br />
world that seems to revolve around cruelty<br />
and violence. But what makes a democracy<br />
so great? Two words, “<strong>The</strong> People.”<br />
Democracy revolves around the ideology<br />
that a nation’s citizens know what’s best<br />
for themselves. I think Harry Fosdick put<br />
it best when he said, “Democracy is based<br />
upon the conviction that there are extraordinary<br />
possibilities in ordinary people.”<br />
<strong>The</strong>re’s no question in my mind that the<br />
farther we head into the future the more<br />
other governments will disintegrate into<br />
democracies, a thought made evident by<br />
both the trends <strong>of</strong> our history as a race and<br />
by the trends <strong>of</strong> modern day politics. Just<br />
look at the former Soviet Union which fell<br />
mostly due to the poor morale <strong>of</strong> their citizens,<br />
who weren’t treated much better<br />
than cattle by the same government that<br />
demanded absolute subordination. As soon<br />
as the people <strong>of</strong> the former USSR realized<br />
that beyond their borders people were<br />
being treated with integrity and respect by<br />
their governments, the government lost its<br />
power. Because no matter how much a<br />
person has been brain-washed by propaganda<br />
and fear, they still possess a degree<br />
<strong>of</strong> logic and reason that can never be taken<br />
away, and that capability makes that sort<br />
<strong>of</strong> irrational government impossible.<br />
<strong>The</strong> revolt against British tyranny in<br />
our own revolution also bares witness to<br />
the fact that people will not allow themselves<br />
to be bullied and abused by their<br />
governments, and to me it’s stunning that<br />
the rest <strong>of</strong> the world hasn’t caught on—<br />
after all these years—to the benefits and<br />
joys <strong>of</strong> democracy. Especially when they<br />
have the United States <strong>of</strong> America as the<br />
perfect example, Because in America we<br />
don’t just practice democracy, we live by<br />
it, and that’s why I can say that I am Proud<br />
to live in a country that will always treat<br />
me with respect, Proud to live in a country<br />
that treats m with integrity, Proud to live in<br />
a country that treats me with fairness,<br />
that’s why I am Proud to be an American.<br />
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!<br />
Midwest Conference on Masonic Education<br />
60th Anniversary<br />
April 24–26, 2009<br />
Exploring New Dimensions in Masonic Education<br />
Held in beautiful Springfield, Illinois<br />
This Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Conference also marks the bicentennial <strong>of</strong> the birth <strong>of</strong><br />
Abraham Lincoln, and there will be plenty <strong>of</strong> activities in Springfield to attend.<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> #1 Chapter <strong>of</strong> Royal Arch Masons<br />
Fall Schedule, first Friday <strong>of</strong> the month<br />
200 East Plato Boulevard, Saint Paul<br />
For further information contact John Stitely at rv_john_stitely@yahoo.com<br />
December 5th Program<br />
Honors and Awards - Chapter <strong>of</strong> Sorrows, A Memorial for the Departed<br />
Welcome to<br />
Phoenix Daylight <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
Attention: Are you a Mason who wants:<br />
• no driving to lodge at night<br />
• to be home during evenings<br />
• to enjoy the company <strong>of</strong><br />
like-thinking Masons?<br />
You want to visit Phoenix Daylight <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
When: Second Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month<br />
Where: West Metro Area<br />
6509 Walker St, St. Louis Park<br />
Time: Cribbage & Cards 10:00 a.m.<br />
Lunch ($10) 12 noon<br />
<strong>Lodge</strong> 1:00 p.m.<br />
For information and lunch reservations,<br />
contact JW Jack Lindgren<br />
952-226-4785 or Belairpark@aol.com<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong><br />
Annual<br />
Communications<br />
2009 – March 27th and 28th<br />
2010 – March 26th and 27th<br />
2011 – April 8th and 9th<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the above are at the<br />
Civic Center in St. Cloud.<br />
Fort Snelling cornerstone ceremony<br />
Shown in the picture with several members <strong>of</strong> the Zuhrah Shrine Legion <strong>of</strong> Honor are W. Brother<br />
Robert J. Selden, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Chapter No. 25 <strong>of</strong> the National Sojourners (in the Heroes<br />
<strong>of</strong> '76 uniform); <strong>Grand</strong> Master Thomas C. Jackson; R. W. Brother Fred Vihovde, President-elect<br />
<strong>of</strong> the National Sojourners (in suit). Seated is Brother John MacLeod, who had been a big<br />
proponent <strong>of</strong> this project.<br />
At a Fort Snelling National Cemetery<br />
Cornerstone ceremony on November 1st,<br />
the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> dedicated<br />
a monument placed by the National<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> us have found that a great<br />
way to increase the attendance <strong>of</strong> a lodge<br />
night or event is to host a dinner or meal,<br />
either before or after the meeting. Having<br />
a meal allows the brothers to stay in the<br />
lodge longer, and allows more time for<br />
brothers to relax and enjoy the fellowship.<br />
We want the food to be good… It<br />
doesn’t matter what good food you serve.<br />
This same time last year, a chili recipe<br />
was published to inspire lodges to have a<br />
meal. I heard from over 25 people who<br />
used the chili recipe for lodge and OES<br />
meeting nights, men’s card nights, and<br />
football tailgating.<br />
This year, I am presenting a Spaghetti<br />
Dinner recipe meant not to make by the<br />
gallons to use at a spaghetti feed. Rather,<br />
it is meant for a quality meal with the<br />
Brothers or family members—even to<br />
celebrate a special wedding anniversary.<br />
Tips & Serving Recommendations<br />
• For more spice, use a hot Italian<br />
sausage or add crushed red peppers.<br />
• Serve with your favorite pasta. My<br />
favorite is angel hair. For a change <strong>of</strong><br />
pace, try a whole wheat pasta.<br />
• Serve with tossed green salad.<br />
• Try a side <strong>of</strong> broccoli or fresh green<br />
beans.<br />
• Serve with French bread or garlic toast.<br />
This makes enough sauce to serve 15<br />
to 20 brothers. (For smaller groups,<br />
reduce ingredients by one-half.)<br />
I have made this recipe many times at<br />
home with my daughters’ help. <strong>The</strong> prep<br />
time to put it all together only takes 20<br />
minutes. We were amazed with how easy<br />
it was to make such a delicious, hearty<br />
homemade sauce.<br />
Since it takes two hours to simmer on<br />
the stove, that’s a great time to break out<br />
the cards and play a few hands in the<br />
lodge hall, while that beautiful red sauce<br />
simmers on the stove. Plus, it will fill the<br />
hall with a very tempting aroma.<br />
Sojourners on the Avenue <strong>of</strong> Flags at the<br />
cemetery. It was a beautiful fall day and<br />
the attendance was good.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden’s <strong>Lodge</strong> Night<br />
Spaghetti Dinner by JGW Tom Hendrickson<br />
This sauce can also be made ahead <strong>of</strong><br />
time and warmed up when it is more convenient.<br />
<strong>The</strong> sauce also freezes well for<br />
future events.<br />
When we eat with our brothers, we<br />
digest more than the meal – enjoy!<br />
A Fantastic <strong>Lodge</strong> Night Spaghetti Dinner<br />
This homemade traditional pasta sauce<br />
has a delicious taste and is easy to prepare.<br />
After eating this thick and meaty sauce,<br />
you will find yourself wanting more.<br />
2 pounds sweet Italian sausage,<br />
ground or sliced<br />
1-1/2 pounds ground beef<br />
1 cup minced onion<br />
4 cloves garlic, crushed<br />
2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes<br />
4 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste<br />
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce<br />
1 cup water<br />
4 tablespoons white sugar<br />
3 teaspoons dried basil<br />
1 teaspoon fennel seed<br />
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over<br />
medium heat, cook the sausage, beef,<br />
onion, and garlic until well browned;<br />
drain <strong>of</strong>f the fat.<br />
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste,<br />
tomato sauce, and water.<br />
3. Mix in sugar, and season with basil,<br />
fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and<br />
pepper.<br />
4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer<br />
for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.<br />
<strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON 7
New Master Masons in <strong>2008</strong><br />
Congratulations to the 256 new Master Masons reported to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice this year, as <strong>of</strong><br />
November 20, <strong>2008</strong>. If your name is not listed here and it should be, please ask your lodge to submit<br />
your name to the the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
St. Johns <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 1<br />
Scott A. Andersen 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jerry S. Bennion 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Thomas Tuft 6/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael J. White, Jr. 6/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Cataract <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 2<br />
Conrad Jackson 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Allan Jensen 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
William K. Melin 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
David B. Mensing 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Eric M. Pineda 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kevin M. Schwab 11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
St. Paul <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 3<br />
Jeffrey M. Ansel 3/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ancient Landmark <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 5<br />
Roger L. Belfay 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kenneth C. Dixon 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
David Griep 6/7/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Richard O’Neil 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Robert O’Neil 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> River Valley <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 6<br />
Jason Bergerson 3/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
David N. Huhner 3/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Scott Ludes 3/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Douglas Rhodes 3/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Red Wing <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 8<br />
Robert L. Calhoon 2/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael Norman 2/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mankato <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 12<br />
Rodger Boyd 3/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Philip A. Hoogenraad 6/2/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Darius Knox 3/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
William M. Lindsey 3/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Scott Renquist 3/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Monticello <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 16<br />
Ryan M. Brovold 3/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Minneapolis <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 19<br />
Scott J. Anderson 3/26/<strong>2008</strong><br />
James L. Bellefeuille 3/26/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mark A. Garnett 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Christian M. Hanson 9/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John K. Hartman 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Thomas D. Havey 9/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Daniel A. Katzenberger 9/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nickolas R. Leavy 3/26/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jason D. Louer 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Adam J. Martin 9/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jivko Sabev 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Chad E. Sears 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey S. Serdar 9/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Dennis D. Severson 3/26/<strong>2008</strong><br />
William T. Stryker 9/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Eric Whipple 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Terrance J. Zawacki 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Rochester <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 21<br />
Brian Burgess 4/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Matthew D. Jankowski 4/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Robert Keller 4/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
James W. Scott 4/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
David Sletten 4/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Bruce Timmerman 4/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Pleasant Grove <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 22<br />
Benjamin H. Larson 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
North Star <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 23<br />
Herbert Campbell 5/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Douglas Edelbrock 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Colin P. McNee 8/5/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Chris Weber 5/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Zac White 5/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Western Star <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 26<br />
Thomas E. Combs 4/24/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael T.Y. Hill 4/24/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Robert S. Hill 1/24/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Harold D. Johnson 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Clearwater <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 28<br />
Terry Brockman 8/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Anoka <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 30<br />
Chris Berglund 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Timothy S. Budig 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Chris Collette 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Shane A. Jenner 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Lee E. Kielblock 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mark C. Knutson 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jess W. Langerud 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John E. Reed, Jr. 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Matt Ripley 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kenneth R. Roush 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
David Schaefer 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jacob Schmidt 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Star in the East <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 33<br />
Antony M. Copeland 4/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Troy Groe 4/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Oriental <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 34<br />
Nathan Timm 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Preston <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 36<br />
Eric Roddy 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Fidelity <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 39<br />
Phillip R. Hanson 4/24/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kevin N. Schroeder 1/24/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Social <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 48<br />
Jed C. Smith 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Accacia <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 51<br />
Guy Berg 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kaveh Ghazi 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Joey P. Heggem 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Casey Heurung 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jose J. Koehler 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Temple <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 59<br />
Justin Klinghagen 5/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Corinthian <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 67<br />
Jason Dean 1/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Merton M. Denley 1/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jason Jaynes 5/6/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Justin D. Larson 1/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Wayne Sisel 5/6/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mystic Star <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 69<br />
Derek Berg 2/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Constellation <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 81<br />
Richard A. Bellefeuille 5/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ronald J. Murphy 11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Dennis Weigel 11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kenneth J. Weinacht 11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jason White 11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Golden Fleece <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 89<br />
Eric Filipek 8/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Terry Miller 8/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Brian C. Riebe 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Sherburne <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 95<br />
Michael Conrad 5/6/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jens Jorgenson 5/6/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Dan Sindt 5/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Charity <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 98<br />
John Holmquist 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Derek Shaver 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Corner Stone <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 99<br />
David Dumonceaux 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gregory W. Maynard 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Sharon <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 104<br />
Brandan A. Borgas 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mt. Tabor <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 106<br />
Donald P. Chounard 4/8/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gary A. Grindall 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Steven C. Larson 4/8/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gregory J. Neison 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Lief E. K. Rogstad 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Steven G. Schroeder 4/8/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Sunset <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 109<br />
Ethan Sletten 11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Excelsior <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 113<br />
Frank R. Kurth 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ryan Sadowski 1/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Newport <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 118<br />
Emilio Kapetanakis 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Steven C. Kogler 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Tyson Schuller 5/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Delta <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 119<br />
Trevor E. Bjerke 8/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
James D’Amico 5/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nicholas L. Genzler 8/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Aaron Hess 5/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Christopher B. Hogy 5/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Chester Lockwood 2/7/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael Maxwell 2/7/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nicholas A. Prieve 2/7/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Eli Rohl 8/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Moorhead <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 126<br />
Brian Rakowski 3/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nelson <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 135<br />
Ryan Edick 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Andrew Hermes 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Crookston <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 141<br />
Gary Abrams 3/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Seth K. Goehring 1/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Tracy <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 155<br />
Charles P. Reinert 3/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Perham <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 157<br />
Leslie D. Aschnewitz 4/26/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Plymouth <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 160<br />
Emmett B. Cooper 7/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mark Fessler 3/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Matthew Lachner 3/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Brad Pohlman 7/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Brian M. Preuss 7/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael A. Reyes 3/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
James Russ 7/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Marc Schoning 3/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Minnehaha <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 165<br />
Douglas A. Beach 4/30/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jeremy M. Davis 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Lonnie H. Knisell 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Steven P. Miller 4/30/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jeffery E. Moeller 4/30/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Garnet <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 166<br />
Dale C. Casper 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John A. Freeman 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kevin L. Pister 6/7/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael J. Ziskovsky 6/7/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Braden <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 168<br />
Thomas Dankers 5/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Harvie Holmes 5/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Derek Timm 5/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Cody Wendlandt 5/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Adam Zagoria 5/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Valley <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 174<br />
Stuart Ward 11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Templar <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 176<br />
Jeffery Griffin 7/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ionic <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 186<br />
Dalton R. Johnson 5/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Arcana <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 187<br />
Michael Flueckiger 4/30/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Traverse <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 189<br />
Evan Tilton 3/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mizpah <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 191<br />
Todd Anderson 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
William Santos 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Frank Turchin 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Euclid <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 198<br />
Donald J. Running 6/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Atelier <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 202<br />
Wayne Heise 11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Samuel Olson 11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Stewartville <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 203<br />
Terry J. Lee 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Wayzata <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 205<br />
D. Scott Campbell 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Drew A. Gesell 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mystic <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 213<br />
Patrick W. Boyd 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Griswold <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 218<br />
Tony Schmiesing 8/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Montgomery <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 258<br />
Richard T. DeGayner 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Joshua J. Scott 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Tusler-Summit <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 263<br />
Robert E. King 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Compass <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 265<br />
Paul A. Anderson 11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Albert Butler 6/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Phillip A. Erickson 11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nathaniel P. Johnson 11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael E. Robinson 5/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kyle Sabot 11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Raymond G. Wagman, Jr.<br />
11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Andrew Walker 11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Helios <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 273<br />
Patrick R. Cahill 3/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Chippewa <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 275<br />
David Ott 5/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Lake Harriet <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 277<br />
Christian Ashmead 6/2/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Paul C. Bantle 12/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Arthur Branscomb 3/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jonathen R. Brown 12/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Leonard J. Casanova 12/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Christopher Caulfield 3/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Sando E. Davies 6/2/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John Kohlmeta 12/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Emmett S. Kpola 8/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kyle T. Kumley 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Freddie R. Lawler 3/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Christopher W. Mullin 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mike C. Norris 12/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Trokon Page 3/3/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Rick Reinhart 8/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Rodger Schwartz 6/2/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Martin Sievert 6/2/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ralph Sievert, III 6/2/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Peter M. Simpson 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Matt Vegdahl 12/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Al Williams 12/1/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Trinity <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 282<br />
Jerold M. Forsberg 5/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Stuart Schendel 5/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nathan Towslee 5/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Glen Avon <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 306<br />
Andrew J. Alander 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jason M. Anderson 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong>odore J. Bujold 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John M. Carden 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kevin A. Connor 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Brian J. Freseman 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Eric Freseman 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mathew Lindberg 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Beau Travis T. Loebs 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Tyler M. McCoy 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Martin M. Meldahl, Jr. 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nicholas D. Rogers 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Paul Wrazidlo 2/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Bloomington <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 340<br />
Zeid Dahdal 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Forest Lake <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 344<br />
Marc Asch 6/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Howard Books 11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Northeast <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 345<br />
Adam Frantz 9/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Charles D. Wright 9/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Lebanon <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 346<br />
Richard C. Boche 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Timothy Boche 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kenneth J. Carlson 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Bill Cooper 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Michael Hughes 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John Todd Kline 5/31/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Todd Kubinski 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Paul W. Kuehl 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Eric LeBlanc 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Corey Lewandoski 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
James Morrow 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John D. Olsen 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Craig Swanson 10/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
J. Chris Taylor 8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Christopher L. Workman<br />
8/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Lake Superior <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 349<br />
Peter Hughes 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Robert T. Kile 3/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ian O. Luhm 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Justin M. Luhm 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ryan Luhm 1/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Cataract No. 2 Heritage Festival<br />
Cataract <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 2 recently held its annual Heritage Festival and Awards Night at the<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Valley Country Club in Bloomington. Membership Awards were presented to several<br />
60-, 50-, 40- and 25-year members. Shown here, speaking for the group <strong>of</strong> Brothers who<br />
received their awards is Brother Michael G. Wahl, a Master Mason since 1948. Looking on from<br />
the left is R. W. Brother Thomas G. McCarthy, Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong>, and Cataract <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 2 Master Daniel Starks. Brother Michael Wahl is also the<br />
senior Past <strong>Grand</strong> Monarch <strong>of</strong> the Grottoes <strong>of</strong> North America.<br />
Golden Fleece has highway clean-up<br />
Golden Fleece <strong>Lodge</strong> conducted its semi-annual road clean-up for the Adopt-A-Highway program<br />
on Saturday, October 11th. <strong>The</strong> weather was beautiful and the company couldn't have been<br />
better! Photo credit goes to Robbie Brown, and those pictured are, left to right: W.B. Brad Winings<br />
and family, Senior Deacon Ron Winings (front), W.B. Jim Curry (back), Sr. Warden Mike Ross, W.M.<br />
Doug Brown, Secretary Stuart Busse, Andrew Ross, Brother Eric Filipek (back), W.B. Bob Holly<br />
(front), and John Powers.<br />
Plymouth <strong>Lodge</strong> makes food shelf contribution<br />
On November 4, <strong>2008</strong>, Plymouth <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 160 presented a check to Jan Monroe for the N.E.A.R.<br />
Food Shelf in Crystal. Over the year, Plymouth <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 160 has raised $1,700 to donate to the<br />
food shelf, and successfully secured a Matching Funds Grant from <strong>Minnesota</strong> Masonic Charities,<br />
providing $3,400 overall to a very worthy program. MMC salutes Plymouth <strong>Lodge</strong> for their<br />
commitment to their community. Left to right are Jan Monroe, N.E.A.R. Food Shelf Fundraiser;<br />
Worshipful Brother Ervin Moser; Cal Monroe, President <strong>of</strong> N.E.A.R. Food Shelf.<br />
8 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> MASON <strong>November–December</strong> <strong>2008</strong>