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celebrate together at the St. Paul Masonic
Center on Plato. More information will be
coming as the date gets closer.
On the 15th, Tax day, Roger and John
put together a circus workers appreciation
party at the Osman Event Center that was
almost as fantastic as the show they put
together. The socializing and the story
telling was going on to a point where they
had trouble getting everyone settled down so
we could start eating. We were all having so
much fun I think Geri could have served
hot dogs and beans and we all would have a
great time. But in true Lost Spur style Geri
and Chef Mike put out a spread that
couldn’t be beat.
But the Lost Spur/Osman Event center
really shined the next night. The 16th was
the 78th anniversary of the Lynnhurst
Dinner. For those who don’t know what that
is, don’t feel bad. I didn’t know a whole lot
Membership Report
e ree R’s of Osman
e three R’s of Osman are
Recruitment, Restoration and Retention.
Osman has a membership of 1183
Nobles, with around 130 who haven’t yet
paid their 2013 dues. If you are first line
signers for 2 new nobles of Osman this
year 2013, your 2014 Osman dues of
$55.00 will be paid all you have to pay is
the Per-Capita and Hospital assessment of
$20.
My committee has challenged the
about it myself. The Dinner was started as a
celebration for the new incoming Minnesota
Grand Master. It started as a turkey dinner
with all the trimmings. I talked with some
of the senior members from Lynnhurst
Lodge and tried to get as much information
as I could.
Originally it was held at the lodge but
when they suffered the fate of so many other
lodges and sold their building they moved
the event to Zuhrah Shrine Temple. After
Zuhrah sold their temple the Brothers
moved the event to a hotel in downtown St.
Paul. I didn’t make it to that event but I was
told by people that went last year that it was
“a lot like our Hufli, only not as good”.
Someone suggested that they try the Lost
Spur and I think everyone was very pleased
with the outcome. The staff at the Lost Spur
served 30 tables of Master Masons and
everything went great. I heard a lot of
compliments and I hope they continue
having the event at Osman. Lynnhurst
Lodge has changed their name to Templar
Divan of Osman to bring in 2 new
Nobles each, and also each Club or Unit
to bring in 2 new Nobles each.
Remember to take advantage of Shriners
Sunday Fun-day which are the 3rd
Sunday of the month. Bring a new
candidate for the Shrine for dinner and
fun.
Don’t forget the Spring Ceremonial at
the Masonic center on Plato. Come in
your Unit uniform and bring a candidate.
The Membership committee.
Lodge and I want to personally thank the
planning committee for giving Osman an
opportunity to shine.
Lastly, I would like to remind everyone
about our upcoming Ceremonial. Get your
petitions in and our ceremonial team will
put on a great show for the new nobles. May
4th is the date and it will be at the Masonic
center on Plato. While at the Lynnhurst
dinner the new Grand Master, David E
Olson, asked about possibly putting on
another Big Tent Event, like last year. My
counterpart from Zuhrah, Al, and I talked it
over and we are going to see if we can make
it happen. We’re getting a late start but I
think we can make it happen. Thanks for
everything.
We sure are lucky to be Shriners.
Es Selamu Aleikum
Don Harmsen, Potentate 2013
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