1984 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication Proceedings

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
ALYN N. DULL
Grand Master
March 25, 1983 to March 30, 1984

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Dr. Alyn N. Dull, professor of mathematics and computer science at St.
Cloud State University, was elected Grand Master of the Masonic Fraternity
in Minnesota for 1983.
He was installed at the order's 130th Annual Communication in St. Cloud
on March 25. In his new post, Professor Dull will direct the leadership of the
organization which has some 48,000 members in 238 Masonic Lodges
throughout the state.
A graduate of St. Cloud State University and the University of South
Dakota, where he received his Master and Doctorate degrees, Grand Master
Dull has been on the faculty at St. Cloud State University since 1956. His
tenure at St. Cloud State includes a period of l0 years as department
chairman. He is currently a professor of mathematics and computer
science.
He has been a teacher of mathematics for over 30 years, beginning as a
high school mathematics teacher in Truman, Minnesota in 1949. He has
participated as a speaker and workshop leader at numerous national, state,
and local meetings for teachers of mathematics and has served as a
mathematics consultant to many Minnesota schools. He is recognized for his
expertise in the teaching of eiementary school mathematics and the use of
the computer in the elementary school.
Professor Dull's numerous Masonic affiliations include Past Master of
North Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud; participation in York Rite and Scottish
Rite bodies; St. Cloud Shrine Club and Go-Kart Unit, Osman Shrine Temple,
St. Paul, and Masonic Education and Research lodges. He is also a member
of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. and
the Minnesota Masonic Foundation. He has been honored with membership
in the Red Cross of Constantine, DeMolay Legion of Honor, York Rite
College and Allied Masonic Degrees.
Active in many professional and fraternal organizations including the
National and State Mathematics Teachers Associations, Professor Dull still
finds time to be an avid golfer and designs programs for his own home
computer.
He is a member of the Administrative Board of Grace United Methodist
Church in St. Cloud and has served on the boards of directors of the St. Cloud
State University Alumni Association, Wapicada Golf Club and the St. Cloud
Executive Club. He also has served as treasurer of the Alumni Association
as well as St. Cloud Post No. 76, American Legion, and has served the Elks
through their Scholarship Seleetion Committee.
Born in Hewitt, Minnesota where he attended high school, Professor
Dull served in the U.S. Army's famous 86th Infantry Division during World
War II with combat experience in Germany and Bavaria with additional
duty in the Philippine Islands. He is married to the former Anna L. Beving of
Bertha, Minnesota.

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
CHARLESJ. WILSON
Deputy Grand Master

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Charles J. Wilson, a Plymouth consulting engineer, has been elected
Grand Master of the Masons in Minnesota for 1984.
He was installed at the Fraternity's 131st Annual Communication in St.
Cloud on March 30. In his new post he will have a key role in the Minnesota
Fraternity which has an affiliation with some four million members
nationally.
Wilson joined the Masons in 1954 in Brainerd and holds memberships in
both Aurora Lodge No. 100 in Brainerd and Temple Lodge No. 59, Hutchinson.
In the latter, he was Worshipful Master in 1972. His other Masonicrelated
activities include the Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar in
Hutchinson and the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He has previously held a
number of positions at the Grand lodge level.
A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Wilson is Secretary-
Tteasurer of McCombs-Knutson Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering
firm which specializes in serving municipalities, industries and private
developers in the Upper Midwest,
He is a former director of the Minnesota Society of Professional
Engineers and past president of the society's Southwest Minnesota Chapter.
He is married to the former Martha Moen of Whitman, Nortb Dakota. They
have three children - George, Howard and Susan, After living in Hutchinson
for 18 years, the Wilsons recently moved to Plymouth, Minnesota,

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
PROCEEDINGS
of
The
GRAND LODGE
OF
ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
OF
Minnesota
AT TIIE
ONE HUNDRED THIRTY.FIRST ANNUAL
COMMUNICATION
HELD AT ST. CLOUD, MARCH 29 and 30,
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OFFICIATING:
M.W. ALYN N. DULL, Grand Master
R.W. HARVEY R. HANSEN, St. Paul, Grand Secretary
ELECTED AND INSTALLED:
M.W. CHARLES J. WILSON, Grand Master
R.W. HARVEY R. HANSEN, St. Paul, Grand Secretary
ORDEREDTOBE READ INALLTHE LODGES

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M.
OFMINNESOTA
1984-85
ELECTED
M.W. Charles J. Wilson (59-100) . . . . . Grand Master
1840 Comstock Lane North, Plymouth 55447
Phone (Res) 612476-1666; (Bus) 612559-3700
R.W. Donald J. Flood Q57) . . Deputy Grand Master
2777 Robinwood Way, Woodbury 55125
Phone (Res) 6L2 739-7827
R.W.DonaldW. Sether (258) . ......, SeniorGrandWarden
2184 Arkwright, St. Paul 55117
Phone (Res) 612776-9712; (Bus) 612771-0500
R.W.RalphL.Hultquist(4) ... ......JuniorGrandWarden
12054 Robin Road, Maple Grove 55369
Phone (Res) 6L2424-6L18; (Bus) 612778-6809
R.W. RaymondE. Schlemmer (118) ...... GrandTreasurer
808 Ashland Avenue, St. Paul Park 55071
Phone (Res ) 6L2 459-26L7
R.W. Harvey R. Hansen (148-3) . . Grand Secretary
St. Paul Masonic Center, 200 East Plato Blvd., St. Paul 55107
Phone (Res) 6L2457-4786t (Bus) 6L2222-6051 or 222-6L44
APPOINTED
Wor. James W. Locker (316-345) . . . Grand Chaplain
5664 Jackson N,E,, Minneapolis 55432
Phone (Res) 612 571-7563 .
Wor. William R. Sturtz, Jr, (26) . . . . . Grand Orator
209 Ridge Road, Albert Lea 56007
Phone (Res) 507 373-2690; (Bus) 507 373-0624
Wor.DavidS.Bouschor(198) .........i ..,...SeniorGrandDeacon
124 North 24th Avenue East, Duluth 55812
Phone (Res) 218724-7761; (Bus) 218726-2564
Wor. WardC. Sonsteby (81) ... ....... JuniorGrandDeacon
3U2 Crestwood Drive, Alexandria 56308
Phone (Res) 612763-3175; (Bus) 612762-1131
Wor.LanePeterson (197-283) .... .. GrandMarshal
Route No, 1, Box lU, Cook 55723
Phone 218 666-2780
Wor. Robert F. Papas (300) . . . . . . . Grand Standard Bearer
10214 Mildred Terrace. Minnetonka 55343
Phone (Res) 612545-5078: (Bus) 612425-3800
Wor. William I. Gatheridge QID . . . . . Grand Sword Bearer
Post Office Box 53, Humboldt 56731
Phone (Res) 218 559-3535

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Wor. Charles Baltos (8) . . . . . Senior Grand Steward
149 Kingswood Drive, Red Wing 55066
Phone (Res) 612388-4379; (Bus) 612330-7647
Wor. Edward W. Waldon (23) . . . . . . . Junior Grand Steward
847 North 26th Avenue. St. Cloud 56301
Phone (Res) 6L2252-4786; (Bus) 612473-1266
Wor.WalterB.Gislason(104-238) .......GrandPursuivant
Route No. 4, Box l0l, Willmar 56201
Phone (Res) 612 235-0598; (Bus) 612 235-5740
Wor. Fred D. Perkins QLT . . . Grand Tyler
1397 Osceola Avenue. St. Paul 55105
Phone ( Res ) 612 699-8875
The One Hundred Thirty-Second Annual Communication will be held on
Thursday and Friday, March 28th and 29th, t98b at the St. Paul Radisson
Hotel.
BOARD OF CORPORATE TRUSTES
M.W. Charles J. Wilson (59-100) . . . . . Grand Master
R.W.DonaldJ.Flood Q57) .. DeputyGrandMaster
R.W.DonaldW.Sether(258) . .......SeniorGrandWarden
R.W.RalphL. Hultquist (4) ... ...... JuniorGrandWarden
Wor.DavidS. Bouschor (l9B) .. ...... SeniorGrandDeacon
Wor.WardC.Sonsteby(81)... .......JuniorGrandDeacon
M'w' Jav A' York Q62) ' ' ' Past Grand Master
i".. n.pr;;.'iil;
M.W. Alyn N, Dull (23) Past Grand Master
Term Expires 1986
OTHER PERSONNEL
Mrs. Theresa K. Sterba . . Secretary to the Grand Secretary
Mrs. Jeanette D. Giron . . Secretary to the Grand Secretary
St. Paul Masonic Center,200 East Plato Blvd., St. Paul 55107
Phones : 612 222-6051 or 612 222-6144
Bro. Lester Stiles (21) . . . . Hospital Representative
Masonic Temple, l0Iy2znd Street S.W., Rochester 55901
Phone (Res) 507 289-3649: (Bus) 507 282-3401

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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE
George R. Wilson (100) . . . . 213 W. Sth Street 218 829-9337
Brainerd 56401
Mortimer B. Miley (3) . . . . 2507 Beverly Road 612 645-2122
St. Paul 55104
Joseph L. Seltzer (323) . . . . Scottsdale House, No. 2Bl 602 941-2292
4800 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, AZB525I
D.WilliamTiffany (91) ... RouteNo. l,Box196 .. ..., 507 637-8888
Redwood Falls 56283
Franklin G. Emrick (316) 401 E.23rd St., Sp.40
Roswell, N.M.88201
DonaldL. Barnes (306) ... lS662LakeforestDrive .... - 602972-5817
Sun CitY, AZ 8535r
Wm. W. Widst-rand (255) . . 4206 Fifth Ave. E. . . 2lB 263-4322
Hibbing s5746
RussellE.Torfin (161) -. RouteNo. I .... . .. 612 554-3571
Villard 56385
VerneE.Long(148) ..... R.R. 1,Box162 ...'507825-4079
Pipestone 56164
HarryP.Larson Q92\ .... 620North2ndStreet . ....... 2lB 773-0743
East Grand Forks 56721
Archibald Duncan (166) . . . 14ospruce ' 612 426-3500
Mahtomedi 55115
Otis H. Godfrey, Jr. (5) . . 1539 Court House . ' 612 298-4710
St. Paul 55102
Ross E. Fredrickson (250) Rt. l, Box l34C . . . ' 2lB 247-7250
Bovey 55709
DonaldM.Severson (187) 6200ColfaxAve. No. -.. ...- 6L2 561-5926
Brooklyn Center 55430
A.RaymondPavola(282) . 388Pikelake ...... 218 729-7416
Duluth 55811
Samuel K. Dickinson (293) 93 Donovan Drive . . 2lB 326-2044
Grand RaPids 55744
JohnP.Peterson {.207) .... P.O.Box237 ......' 2lB 894-114r
Staples 56479
JayA.York e6D ......... LakeWilson56151 .. s07 879-3315
Alyn N. Dull (23) . . 1226 Kilian Blvd. . . . 612 252-9579
St. Cloud 56301
LIVING PAST GRAND TREASURERS
CyrilL.Lamm(19) ....... T4ORiverDrive,Apt'10F..' 612698-5950
st. Paul 55116
LouisK.Thompson (19) ... 2620BrookridgeAve- ..'.... 612 545-6228
MinneaPolis 55422

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LIVING PAST GRAND SECRETARY
DavidE.Palmer (334) .... 6308BarrieRd. No. t0 ..... . 612 822-8647
Edina 55435
OTHER PERMANENT MEMBERS
John R. Hendrickson, Sr. ( 19) P.J.G.W. 4639 Gaywood Dr. 612 938-5810
Minnetonka 55343
Charles S. Anthony (321) P. Cust. . . . . . . 6501 Wilryan Ave. 612941-5616
Minneapolis 55435
Earl E. Jones (168) P. cust. . . . 4206 No. 24th St. . . . No Phone
c-o Eastern Star Home
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
RalphG.Schuette(132) ..,....Norwood55368 ..... .....612467-b181
P. Cust., P.D.R.
MaynardJ.Blank (273) P.D.R. B48So.AshlandSt. . ....... 612689-2300
Cambridge 55008
Erwin T. Specht (95) P.D.R. . . Rt. No. 1, Box 300 . . 612441-2410
Elk River 55330
Henry Foelschow ( 133) P.D.R. 512 S. E. 2nd St. . . . 612 634-3?89
Glenwood 56334
J. Roger Williams (330) P.D.R. Heron Lake 5613? . . 507 38l-2064
MauriceA.Engen,Sr. (165) ...6608-SthAve.So. .... ......612861-2161
P. Cust. Minneapolis 55423
JohnJ.Miller(77)P.Cust. ....404ElmAve.E. .... .......507835-4744
Waseca 56093
William L Gatheridge (212) P.D.R. ....Humboldt56?91 . ..2185b9-3b3b
RULES FOR MASONIC DATES
l. Ancient Craft Masons - Add 4,000 to the current light year, thus : A.D.
1984plus4,000equalsA. . . . L., . . (AnnoLucis-yearof Light) 5984.
2. Royal Arch Masons - Add 530 to the current year, thus: A.D. 1984 plus
530equalsA. .. I.. . . (Annolnventionis-yearofdiscovery) 2514.
3. Royal and Select Masters - Add 1,000 to the current year, thus A.D.
1984 plus 1,000 equals A. Dep. . . . (Anno Depositionis - year of deposits)
2984.
4. Knights Templar - Subtract 1,118 from current year, thus: A.D. 1984
minus 1,118 equals A.O. . . . (Anno Ordinis - the year of the Order) 866.
5. Scottish Rite - Add 3,760 to the current year. After September add one
year more, thus: 1984 plus 3,?60 equals A.M.5744 (Anno Mundi) - in the year
of the world.

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OCCASIONAL COMMUNICATION
An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M, of
Minnesota was held on Saturday, July 30, 1983, in Duluth, for the purpose of
laying the Corner Stone of the Service Printers Company building at 127 East
Second Street, at the request of Ionic Lodge No. 186.
The Grand Lodge was Opened in Ample Form by Most Worshipful
Brother Alyn N. Dull, Grand Master, using the Hall of Ionic lodge No. 186,
Duluth, at 2 p.m. The following officers were in the various places and
stations:
M.W. Alyn N. Dull . . Grand Master
R.W.CharlesJ.Wilson .....,DeputyGrandMaster
R.W.DonaldJ. Flood ....... SeniorGrandWarden
M.W. A. RaymondPavola, P.G.M. as . . . . . Junior GrandWarden
M.W. WilliamW. Widstrand,P,G,M. as .......,.. GrandTreasurer
R.W. Harvey R. Hansen . . Grand Secretary
Wor. James W. Locker . . . . Grand Chaplain
Wor. Duane E. Anderson . . . . Grand Orator
Wor. Robert F. Papas, J.G.S., as . . . . . Senior Grand Deacon
Wor. David S. Bouschor . . . . . Junior Grand Deacon
Wor. Ward C. Sonsteby . . . . Grand Marshal
Wor.LanePeterson .......GrandStandardBearer
Wor.GalenL.Schmick .......GrandSwordBearer
Wor.CharlesBaltos . .....,.JuniorGrandSteward
Wor. Fred D. Perkins Grand TYler
Mr. John Peck . . Architect
Following instructions from Worshipful Brother Alan Adams, District
Representative, District No. 4, the Grand Marshal and the Grand Master,
the Grand Lodge proceeded to the site to lay the Corner Stone.
Once the procession arrived at the site, the Grand Master along with the
assistance of the other Grand Officers, installed the Corner Stone in Due and
Ancient Form according to the ancient usages of the Fraternity.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the Grand Officers departed the
area and Closed Grand Lodge in Ample Form at 3 p.m., using the Hall of
Ionic Lodge No. 186, peace and harmony prevailing.
Prior to Opening Grand Lodge the Officers of Service Printers Company
hosted a reception and luncheon for the Grand Lodge Officers and their
Iadies at the Kitchi Gammi Club, Duluth.
Following tbe closing of Grand Lodge, those in attendance enjoyed a
time of fraternal fellowship and refreshments in the dining area of the Lake
Avenue Masonic Temple.
Respectfully submitted,
Harvey R. Hansen
Grand Secretary

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
LODGE OF SORROW
A Lodge of Sorrow was Opened in Ample Form by Most Worshipful
Brother Alyn N. Dull, Grand Master at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 4th,
1983, in a private room of the First United Methodist Church in Worthington,
for the purpose of conducting graveside services for Past Grand Master
Martin H. Voss, deceased.
Most Worshipful Brother D. William Tiffany, Past Grand Master conducted
the service with the assistance of those Grand Lodge Officers
present, which included the following:
M.W. Alyn N. Dull . . Grand Master
R.W.DonaldJ.Flood .......SeniorGrandWarden
R.W. DonaldW. Sether ,.,... JuniorGrandWarden
R.W. Harvey R. Hansen . . Grand Secretary
Wor. Ward C. Sonsteby . . . . Grand Marshal
Wor.CharlesBaltos . .......JuniorGrandSteward
Wor. Fred D. Perkins Grand Tyler
M.W. Jay A. York, P.G.M.
M.W. Verne E. Long, P.G.M.
M.W. D. William Tiffany, P.G.M.
Wor. Jess J. Moon, District Representative, No. 23
Wor. Bernard Silvrants, Custodian, Region No. VIII
Wor. J. Roger William, Past District Representative, No. 23
And several members of Fraternity Lodge No. 101, Worthington,
All attended the church service and traveled to the cemetery where the
graveside service was conducted. At the conclusion of the service, everyone
was invited, by the family, to enjoy a time of refreshment and fellowship
back at the church dining room.
Respectfully submitted,
Harvey R. Hansen
Grand Secretary
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
OCCASIONAL COMMUNICATION
An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of
Minnesota was held on Saturday, October 1, 1983, in Duluth, for the purpose
of laying the Corner Stone of the new First Bank Place building, at the
request of Ionic Lodge No. 186, Duluth.
The Grand Lodge was Opened in Ample Form by Most Worshipful
Brother Alyn N. Dull, Grand Master, using the Hall of Ionic Lodge No. 186'
Duluth, at 10:40 a.m. The following officers were in the various places and
stations:
M.W. Alyn N. Dull . . Grand Master
R.W.CharlesJ.Wilson ...... DeputyGrandMaster
R.W. DonaldJ.Flood ....... SeniorGrandWarden
R.W.DonaldW,Sether ...... JuniorGrandWarden
R.W. RaymondE, Schlemmer .,,. ....... GrandTreasurer
R.W. Harvey R. Hansen . . Grand Secretary
Wor. James W. Locker . . . . Grand Chaplain
Wor. Duane E. Anderson . . . . Grand Orator
M.W. A. Raymond Pavola, P.G.M. as . . . . . . . . Senior Grand Deacon
Wor. David S. Bouschor . . . . . Junior Grand Deacon
Wor. Ward C. Sonsteby . . . . Grand Marshal
Wor.LanePeterson .......GrandStandardBearer
Wor. RobertF. Papas ...... SeniorGrandSteward
Wor.CharlesBaltos . .......JuniorGrandSteward
Wor. Fred D. Perkins Grand Tyler
Mr. William Hedenberg . Architect
Following instructions from the Grand Marshal and from the Grand
Master, the Grand Lodge moved to the site to lay the Corner Stone.
Once the procession arrived at the site, the Grand Master, along with his
officers, proceeded to install the Corner Stone in Due and Ancient Form
according to the usages of the Craft.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the Grand Lodge departed the area
and returned to the Hall of Ionic Lodge No. 186 and Closed the Grand Lodge,
peace and harmony prevailing.
A time of refreshment and fellowship was enjoyed in the dining room of
the Temple by all who were in attendance.
Respectfully submitted,
Harvey R. Hansen
Grand Secretary

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
PROCEEDINGS
OFTHE
M. W. GRAND LODGE
A.F, &A.M.
OF MINNESOTA
ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL
COMMUNICATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1984
At the hour of 9:30 a.m., a Master Masons Iodge was Opened by the
Officers of North Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud, in Due and Ancient Form.
After receiving the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Alyn N. Dull
and the other Grand Lodge Officers, they were directed to take their stations
and places.
After assuming the East, Grand Master Dull declared North Star todge
No. 23 Closed and the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Opened in Ample Form. He
then asked the members of Nort} Star lodge to assemble West of the Altar
for introduction.
Following the introductions, the Grand Master then dismissed the Officers
of North Star Lodge and again thanked them for Opening Grand Lodge
this morning.
The Grand Chaplain, Worshipful Brother James W. Locker was called
on for the Invocation,
The Grand Master now called the Grand Lodge from Labor to Recess for
presentation of the Colors by Sherburne Chapter, Order of DeMolay.
Following the placement of the Colors, the following Tribute was given by
Worshipful Brother Duane E. Anderson, Grand Orator.
FLAG TRIBUTE
By Worshipful Brother Duane E. Anderson, G.O.
I am the American flag. I was born June 14, L777.I am more than just a
piece of cloth shaped into a design. I was the inspiration for American
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patriots who sacrificed their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. I
was in the hands of our first president in the blood and snow of Valley Forge.
I was there when our nation was born, small, with a wilderness at her back
and seas at her sides, and not one friendly neighbor to whom she as a young
struggling infant nation, could apply for help when in distress.
I have led your sons into battle from that cold, cruel valley to the deadly
jungles of Viet Nam, and recently home, I still have in my memory those
bright, beautiful young men who died for me at Pork Chop Hill, Verdun,
Normandy, Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, the Coral Sea, Okinawa, Corregidor,
and the Asian jungles half a world away. And when they died for me, I
wrapped them in my love and draped honor over their coffins in the sizzling
deserts, steaming jungles, and storming seas. I walk in silence with each of
your honored dead to their final resting place beneath the silent white
crosses row upon row. I fly proudly over their green graves in all those
places, praying that wars might end forever.
Yes, I, your American flag, have lived long, traveled far, and endured
much. A million lives and more were sacrificed to keep me as the majestic
symbol of freedom under constitutional government. Beneath my protecting
folds, liberty, equality, and fraternity have become the heritage of every
citizen while the oppressed of many nations have found peace and happiness
in this great land over which I float. I call out to all, everywhere: "Come to
my shores and to my sides, all who are tired, poor, oppressed, and yearn to
breathe free. Come, and I shall be your guarantee of Liberty. "
Yes, be proud, I say, of your country. For there is so much about her that
is beautiful, compassionate, tender, powerful, yet gentle. In spite of all her
sins, and there are many, and in spite of her shame, and she has her share, I
am proud of America. Show me any other country which is stainless,
spotless, sinless, or shameless over whose people I could fly with greater
honor, No country knows greater freedom than my country. No country
offers her people more opportunities than America. Yes, be proud, I say, of
our imperfect, yet, greatAmerica. I, your American flag, speak.
Honor me, respect me, defend me with your lives, your fortunes, and
your sacred honor. Do not let my enemies tear me down from my lofty
position lest I never return. Keep alight the fires of patriotism, strive earnestly
for the spirit of democracy, worship eternal God and keep His commandments.
And I, your American flag, shall be the bulwark of peace and
freedom for all mankind everywhere.
The flags of mighty empires have come and gone, yet I still remain,
Alone of all flags, I speak with the sovereignty of the people which endures
when all else passes away, Speaking with their voice, I have the sanctity of
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and justice everywhere. So long as I, your American flag, fly, government of
the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
The Grand Chaplain, Brother Locker was called on to lead the singing of
the National Anthem.
The tribute to the Canadian Flag was given by Most Worshipful Brother
David Rothstein, Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Manitoba.
Most Worshipful Grand Master:
TRIBUTE TO THE CANADIAN FLAG
By David Rothstein, P.G.M., Manitoba
I have the honor to present to you, and to the assembled Brethren, the
distinctive Flag of Canada.
The Symbol of a great land, beautiful and extreme, our lands and
forests, lakes and mountains, wildlife and minerals, all important, but not as
impor[ant as our people. We come from all corners of the globe, seeking
happiness and freedom, not unlike your country. We rally around our flag
through trials and difficulties, also, not unlike your country.
But the flag has this greater meaning - it reminds us of the love, honor
and faith we have in our country, now, and in the future. Our prayer is that it
shall continue to fly along-side of the Stars and Stripes forever, showing the
world that two great nations can live side by side in peace and in nearly
perfect harmony. The symbol of our country, we proudly display to the
world.
The Grand Chaplain then led the singing of the National Anthem of
Canada.
At this time the Grand Master introduced those who presented the
Colors. They were Jeff Forbes, Richard Bodick and Wade Haug of Sherburne
Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Elk River, MN. The Grand Master
thanked them and asked them to retire, and continued with the business to
come before Grand Lodge.
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The Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge again at Labor. The Grand
Marshal was called to present the Mayor of St. Cloud to the East. Brother
Robert "Sam" Houston was presented for a few words of welcome.
The Past Grand Masters and Distinguished Guests were asked to retire
for presentation, under the direction of the Grand Marshal.
The Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Harvey R. Hansen was
called on to present the preliminary report of the Credentials Committee.
Following the presentation of the report, a motion was made and supported
to adopt the report as given. Motion carried.
REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
PRELIMINARY
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Your Committee on Credentials is pleased to report that a constitutional
number of Chartered Lodges are registered and represented at this 131st
Annual Communication, constituting a quorum necessary to transact
business that may come before this Grand Lodge for consideration.
Fraternally submitted,
Galen L. Schmick, G.Sw.B.
Ernest K. Stennes, P.M.
Harvey R. Hansen, G.S., Chairman
Worshipful Brother Robert F. Papas, Senior Grand Steward and
Chairman of the Committee on Rules was called on to present the committee's
report. After presenting the report d motion was made and
seconded to adopt the report as given. Motion carried.
REPORTOF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE-lg84
To the M.W. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Your Committee on Rules recommends that the business of this Annual
Communication in all its activities be conducted in accordance with the
provision of Article I of the General Regulations of this Grand todge as
amended. The order of business for this Communication shall be set forth in

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Article I, Section 3.04 except as the same has been changed as shown in the
printed program for the Communication, and subject to such modification
thereof as may be made by the Grand Master in his discretion to expedite the
business and procedure of the Grand Lodge. We further recommend that
anyone speaking on any motion, resolution, or committee report, do so from
the main floor or platform of the auditorium or as directed by the Grand
Master, and thatprior to speaking the Brother shall state his name and the
Lodge he represents.
We further recommend that the address of the Grand Orator be given at
such time as shall be determined by the Grand Master, in order to expedite
the business of the Grand Lodge.
We further recommend that the ballot box be declared closed at 4:80
p.m. March 29, 1984 and that the tellers begin the canvass of the votes
promptly thereafter. That to facilitate the work of the tellers and voting, the
provisions of Paragraph 22 of. Section 3.04, Article I of the General
Regulations are suspended for this Annual Communication.
We further recommend:
(a) That the Grand Master shall decide all questions of order or
procedure without debate.
(b) No Brother shall speak more than twice on any motion, resolution or
committee report, without first obtaining permission of the Grand Master to
do so. In the event more than one Brother rises at the same time, the Grand
Master shall decide who shall speak first.
(c) When any motion, resolution or committee report is under debate, no
motion shall be made or received except to amend or lay on the table, the
matter being debated.
(d) A motion to amend shall, until decided, preclude all other amendments
to the main question.
(e) While any motion, resolution or committee report or any amendment
thereto is being debated, no motion to lay the matter under consideration on
the table shall be made or received witlout leave first being obtained from
the Grand Master, this so that full debate will be at all times had and permitted.
(f) The proponents of any motion, resolutibn or committee report shall
be given the right to open debate, those opposing shall then be heard, and the
proponents shall be then given the opportunity to be again heard, whereupon
debate shall end unless the Grand Master orders otherwise.
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(g) No new motion shall be received or entertained which totally
changes the subject matter on which the original motion was made.
(h) Any motion or resolution passed by the Grand lodge may be
reconsidered at the same Communication.
in 1985.
Believing that these recommendations are for the best interest of the
Fraternally submitted,
Robert F. Papas, S.G.S., Chairman
Charles Baltos, J.G.S.
Edward W. Waldon. G.P.
At this time the Grand Master was informed that the Past Grand
Masters of Minnesota were ready for presentation under the direction of the
Grand Marshal, worshipful Brother ward c. Sonsteby, The following Past
Grand Masters were introduced:
Most Worshipful Brothers: George R. Wilson, Mortimer B. Miley, Harry
P. Larson, Archibald Duncan, Otis H. Godfrey, Jr., Ross E. Frederickson, A'
Raymond Pavola, Samuel K. Dickinson, John P. Peterson, and Jay A. York'
Each were greeted by the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master and
given the Grand Honors.
The Grand Secretary was called to present the reading of the Minutes of
the 1gg3 Annual communication and any intervening communications, on a
motion duly made and seconded the minutes were adopted as printed and
distributed.
The Grand Master was now informed that the Distinguished Guests
were ready for presentation. under escort of the Grand Marshal, worshipful
Brother ward c. sonsteby, the Distinguished Guests were introduced to the
Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master and accorded the Grand Honors'
The following Distinguisbed Guests were present:

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DISTINGUISHED GUESTS . T984
MICHIGAN - 1816 - Most Worshipful Brother Russel C. Wells, Grand
Master; Most Worshipful Brother Royce E. Curlis, Past Grand Master,
Grand Secretary, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful
Brother Vincent A. Vatter, Past Grand Master, Honorary member of
Minnesota.
ILLINOIS - 1840 - Most Worshipful Brother Clinton H. Lang, Past Grand
Master, Honorary member of Minnesota and personal representative of
Most Worshipful Brother E. Gene Ross, Grand Master.
WISCONSIN - 1843 - Right Worshipful Brother William E. Day, Senior Grand
Warden, personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth W.
Shannon, Grand Master; Worshipful Brother Kingman D. Loomis, Senior
Grand Deacon.
IOWA - 1844 - Most Worshipful brother C. Glenn Brown, Grand Master.
COLORADO - 186l - Most Worshipful Brother R. Keith Milheim, Grand
Master.
NEVADA - 186s - Right Worshipful Brother G. William Casteel, Junior
Grand Warden, personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother
Donald G. Hines, Grand Master.
MONTANA - 1866 - Worshipful Brother Donald S. Holland, Junior Grand
Deacon, personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother William M.
Brass, Grand Master.
WYOMING - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother Ernest J. Goppert, Jr., Grand
Master.
MANITOBA - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother Leslie H. Iles, Grand Master;
Right Worshipful Brother Richard H. Hannah, Deputy Grand Master;
Right Worshipful Brother Ron W. Hart, Senior Grand Warden, Honorary
member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother Ross W. H. Campbell,
Past Grand Master, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful
Brother F. W. Clayton Gault, Past Grand Master; Most Worshipful
Brother Joseph M. Lyons, Past Grand Master, Honorary member of
Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother Walter C. McDonald, Past Grand
Master, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother David
Rothstein, Past Grand Master, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Minnesota near the Grand LodgE of Manitoba, Honorary member of
Minnesota.
SOUTH DAKoTA - rSzs - Most Worshipful Brother Ray N. Baker, Grand
Master.

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NORTH DAKOTA - 1889 - Right Worshipful brother Arnold L. Ellingson'
Deputy Grand Master; Right Worshipful Brother Paul L. Burkhardt,
Grind Treasurer-Secretary, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most
Worshipful Brother Rueben J. Bloedau, Past Grand Master, Honorary
membei of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother Dorsey H. Doyle, Past
Grand Master; Most Worshipful Brother James H. Erickson, Past Grand
Master, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother
Richard C. Lord, Past Grand Master, Honorary member of Minnesota;
Most Worshipful Brother John A. Sakariassen, Past Grand Master,
Honorary member of Minnesota; Right Worshipful Brother Harry E'
Senske, Past Grand Tleasurer-Secretary, Honorary member of Minnesota;
Most Worshipful Brother Gerald M. Skogley, Past Grand Master,
Honorary member of Ivlinnesota.
ALBERTA - 1905 - Most Worshipful Brother Gordon H. Thompson, Grand
Master.
IRAN - 1969 - Most Worshipful Brother Ahmad Aliabida, Honorary Past
Grand Master.
GRAND CHAPTER, ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MINNESOTA - Right
Excellent Companion, Brother Arthur E. Norha, Grand High Priest'
GRAND COUNCIL, CRYPTIC MASONS OF MINNESOTA Right
Illustrious, worshipful Brother Robert E, Blau, Illustrious Grand Master.
GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF MINNESOTA -
Eminent Sir Knight, Brother Russell K. Amling, Past Grand Commander,
personal representative of Sir Knight, Brother Stanley D' Morrill, Grand
Commander.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE' ORIENT OF MINNESOTA -
Illustrious and Right Worshipful Brother Louis K' Thompson, Past Grand
Treasurer Grand Lodge of Minnesota, Sov. Grand Inspector General in
Minnesota, Second Grand Equerry, Active Member Supreme Council 33rd
Degree of the Southern Jurisdiction U.S.A., 33rd Degree.
ORDER OF DeMOLAY - Worshipful Brother Robert R' Anderson, Jr.,
President, Minnesota DeMolay Foundation, Inc., representing Brother
Arnold S. Carlson, Executive Officer for the Jurisdiction of Minnesota'
MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION 'Most Worshipful Brother Thomas R.
Dougherty, Past Grand Master, New Jersey and Director, Hospital
Visitation. Masonic Service Association (MSA).

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The Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Charles J. Wilson,
made a motion to adopt the following reports as printed and distributed. The
motion was seconded and carried.
REPORTOF THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Minnesota A.F. & A.M.:
A meeting was held on February 8, 1984, with Bro. Richard Swanson of
the Overman Insurance Company, in attendance.
The present coverage $45,700 on equipment and property of the Grand
Lodge does not cover full replacement value. The cost of this policy is gb08.00
annually.
It was recommended that an inventory be made to determine the approximate
value of equipment and adjust insurance needs accordingly.
Auto liability and blanket policy covering Grand lodge officers in the
event of accident or lawsuit was considered sufficient. The cost of this policy
is $136.00 annually. The blanket travel accident policy covefing Grand Lodge
officers has a $2,500.00 death benefit and a 95,000.00 medical payment
allowance. It was agreed to leave this policy at 92,500.00 and study it further.
The bond covering the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and Grand
Lodge employees has an annual premium of 996.00 for 910,000 coverage. It
was decided that this amount should be raised to $50.000 at an additional cost
of $191.00 or a total cost of $287.00 annually,
The Grand Masters jewel is presently insured for 99,?00.00 at an annual
premium of $94.00. This was deemed adequate. The Grand Lodge
hospitalization plan for employees is considered to be adequate at this time.
The monthly cost is $396.00 per month.
Respectfully submitted,
R.W.B. Donald W. Sether (258) J.c.W.
R.W.B. Donald J. Flood (257) S.G.W.
R.W.B. Charles J. Wilson (59-100) D.c.M.
REPORTOF THE PENSION COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
The Pension Committee reports that the following former Grand Iodge
employees have received from the Benevolence Fund, in 1983, retirement
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benefits in the amounts indicated:
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AliceDahlber1..... ......$ 2217.48
MaryF.Hofer . ,. 2620.80
David E. Palmer 4046'64
Mary E, Swanson 3457 '92
Leslie M. Thornton 3106.68
Arnold E. Ulrich . 1348.80
TorAL .....'$16858.32
Because the pension amounts are set by General Regulation Article
XVIII, the same amounts will be paid to the above named former employees
in the 1984-1985 Grand Lodge Year.
There have been no additional retirees, therefore the committee has not
met for any purpose during the fiscal year 1983-1984.
Respectfully submitted,
R.W.B. Charles J. Wilson, D.G.M.
R.W.B. Donald J. Flood, S.G.W.
R.W.B. Raymond E. Schlemmer, G.T.
REPORTOF THE COMMITTEE ON
SUBORDINATE LODGE BUILDINGS
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Minnesota:
The Subordinate Lodge Building Committee met on February 1, 1984, to
inspect the proposed new home of Midway Lodge No. 185. All other business
was handled through telephone calls and by correspondence. The following
actions were taken:
l. Midway Lodge No. 185 - Recommended approval of purchase of new
quarters.
2. Temple Lodge No. 59 - Recommended approval of leasing and improving
of new quarters.
3. Corresponded with Carnelian Lodge No. 40 relative to the sale of the
existing building.
4. Reviewed sale of existing building with Grand Marais Lodge No. 322
and recommended changes in sale agreement.

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Monticello Lodge No. 16 has requested approval for remodeling of their
building and this request is currently being reviewed by the Committee.
Fraternally submitted,
R.W. Charles J. Wilson, D.G.M.
R.W. Raymond E. Schlemmer, G.T.
W.B. Leonard A. Walstad (257)
The delegation from the Grand Lodge of Manitoba being ready were
escorted to the East for a presentation. Most Worshipful Brother Leslie lles,
Grand Master of Manitoba, along with the other members from Manitoba
present, presented the "International Brotherhood Gavel" to Grand Master
Dull. Brother Iles explained that the gavel was a symbol of friendship between
our two Grand Jurisdictions. The gavel will be returned to Manitoba
in June at their Annual Communication.
Most Worshipful Ray N. Baker, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
South Dakota gave the response to the welcome for the Distinguished
Guests. Brother Baker made appropriate and timely remarks.
At this time the Grand Master asked the Deputy Grand Master to
preside while he delivered his Annual Address to the Grand Lodge.
GRAND MASTER'SADDRESS
Good Morning Brothers, I welcome you to St. Cloud and to the 131st.
Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of Minnesota. I hope that each of you will have an enjoyable meeting
and that you leave here knowing more about Masonry and knowing more
Masons.
To the Distinguished Guests from other jurisdictions and our guests
from Appendant Bodies in Minnesota, we welcome you. We thank you for
taking of your valuable time to join us and share some of your thoughts with
us. You are a very important part of our Communication.
This has been a year of anniversaries. The Grand Lodge year started
with an invitation to me, along with all the other Grand Masters, to attend
the 250th Anniversary of Masonry in Massachusetts. During the four days
that we were guests of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts we were immersed
in Masonry. What an exciting way to begin a year as Grand Master.
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Returning to Minnesota we immediately became involved in our own
anniversary program. Eight Lodges celebrated their 125th year in Masonry,
namely: Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, Minneapolis; Caledonia l,odge No. 20,
Caledonia; Rochester lodge No. 21, Rochester; Pleasant Grove Lodge No.
22, Pleasant Grove; North Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud; Meridian Iodge No'
25, Chatfield; Western Star Lodge No.26, Albert Lea; and, Clearwater
Lodge No. 28, Clearwater.
Three Lodges celebrated their l00th year; Chaska Lodge No. 151,
Chaska; Kodahya Lodge No. 153, Browns Valley; and, Wadena Lodge No.
t56, Wadena. Many other Lodges with lesser years also celebrated anniversaries.
Of particular interest to me was the 50th anniversary of the
Proctor Masonic Club where annually they meet and hold a dinner in honor
of the high school athletes in their area. This year they honored 150 young
people.
The Festival program was again successful, I will not discuss this
program in detail because the Committee has prepared a report on the
activities. I will enumerate what I feel are some of the outcomes of this
program.
1. Provide an opportunity for Masons to meet and learn in a setting
away from the Lodge.
2. Provide a forum'where the wives and non-Masonic friends can learn
about Masonry.
3. Increase public awareness of our Fraternity.
4. Encourage inter-relations among the several Lodges in a District.
I wish to thank the many Festival Planning Committees for their excellent
work, each Festival was a special event in Minnesota Masonry. I
might .add that through the festivals and the anniversary celebrations I
became an expert in the food and eating area, in fact, we might say that the
Grand Chaplain and I both became proficient in our work.
Two Occasional Communications were held for the purpose of laying a
cornerstone, both in Duluth. The first at the Service Printers Building and
the second at the First Bank Building. Each involved a procession of Masons
through the streets of Duluth resulting in very favorable visibility for
Masonry. Local television audiences were also made aware of our activities.
The Lodges and the York and Scottish Rite Bodies in Duluth are to be
commended for their participation.
Unusual requests resulted in the preparation of several new ceremonies.
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Masters of Lake Park Lodge No. 254, and a small Lodge room at Lake
Harriet Lodge No. 277,were all dedicated to the ideals of Masonry. Albert
Pike Lodge No. 237, Hopkins did a complete remodeling of their building and
asked that it be rededicated to the purposes of Masonry.
My deepest appreciation to the Grand Lodge Officers who have served
with me this year. Our schedule for much of the year was hectic. The
celebration of 125 year and 100 year anniversaries was exceptionally heavy
and these combined with the festivals kept us all away from home for many
consecutive weekends. Brethren, we have an extraordinary group of Grand
Lodge Officers, always ready to serve you and Masonry. It is equally true
that we have an extraordinary group of wives of Grand Lodge Officers.
They, too, have played a major role in the work of Grand Lodge this year and
have had a positive impact on Masonry in Minnesota.
Each year we pay tribute to the District Representatives, an assembly
of 31 fine Masons. They form the connecting link between the Grand Master
and the local Lodges. In my visits around the jurisdiction I have been impressed
by the fact that the District Representative has always been in attendance
and in many cases District Representatives from other Districts
were also present. I wish to thank each of them for their dedicated service to
Masonry.
The Board of Custodians, custodians of the esoteric work of Masonry,
continue their dedicated work for us by directing our Schools of Instruction
and the certification of Monitors. I have been getting a message from them
this year saying that they are worried about the number of Brethren who are
turning out for Schools and also with the fact that not enough junior Lodge
officers are making the effort to attend.
The Masons of Minnesota should continue to be proud of the help, aid,
and assistance that we provide for many citizens of Minnesota. At this Grand
Lodge Communication we will be awarding 26 scholarships totaling
$22,000,00 to extremely capable and deserving young people from the high
schools of our State. In addition by use of funds from the Colonel Ladd Fund
administered by the Grand Lodge we are able to provide a one-to-one
matching for the money allocated by loeal Lodges to be used for awards at
their high schools. Matching money was provided on the basis of application
by the local Lodges. This program put an additional 91b,000.00 into local
scholarship programs. The Colonel Ladd Fund has also made it possible for
Masons of Minnesota to provide aid to individuals, small groups, and institutions.
The Hospital Visitation Program in Rochester continues to provide
service to hospitalized Masons, not only from Minnesota, but from all over
the world. This program is under the direction of W.B. Lester Stiles.
Brother, we salute you.
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An open line of communication has been maintained between the Grand
Lodge and the Appendant Bodies. We have had representation at the Annual
Meetings of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, the Grand Chapter,
Royal Arch Masons, the Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, the Grand Chapter,
Order of Eastern Star, the Grand Court, Order of Amaranth, the Order of
DeMolay, and the Job's Daughters. Activities were enjoyed with the Scottish
Rite Bodies and we had representation at the Midwest Shrine Convention, at
Shrine Ceremonials, and at many regular meetings of these Bodies.
The Grand Lodge has a variety of committees, and you will note by the
resolutions that we are doing some restructuring. Committee membership
always involves time and effort on the part of its members, the amount of
time and effort depends on the type of committee. My thanks to each Brother
Mason who has worked on one of these committees this past year. A special
thanks to W.B. Ralph Hultquist, S.G.D. who spearheaded the "Joint Committee"
meetings this year. Those meetings included representatives from
the following committees: Long Range Planning; Research and Education;
Leadership; Publishing the Minnesota Mason; Public Relations; Special
Counselor; and, DeMolay. This was a large step forward and should show
tremendous results for MasonrY.
I would like to recognize a group of Masons who have, I think, the most
difficult job in Masonry. They are the Trial Commissioners. They are not put
to work very often but when called to duty they work in a situation where
they may have to recommend suspension or expulsion from our Fraternity. I
know that this group of dedicated Masons has spent long hours agonizing
over their decisions. Brethren, my hat is off to you.
As Grand Master it was my privilege to serve as a Trustee of the
Masonic Home. I found out immediately that here was an extremely
dedicated team of men and women. Each one of these Masons and Eastern
Star members brings a certain expertise to the Board and collectively they
form a strong working unit guided by their very capable President Brother
Jad Asfeld. Two members of that Board are retiring this year, having served
the maximum period of twelve years. M.W. William W. Widstrand, P.G.M.
and M.W. Mortimer B. Miley, P.G.M. Brothers thank you for your many
years of dedication, you have helped build one of the finest Masonic Homes
in the country.
The Home is administered by W.B. Edwin A. Martini, Jr' and the
associate administrator Amarylis Thompson, and they must certainly
receive our highest commendation. The first topic of conversation with any
resident is how well they are treated, how well run the Home is, and how
much they like the Home.
Serving on this Board was an important part of my year as Grand
Master.

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I continued to serve on the Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc.
Board. Most of you are aware that this was the 25th anniversary year of the
Masonic Cancer Center. It was celebrated in grand fashion with Worshipful
Brother Harold Stassen, our former Governor, as the main speaker and
R.W. Donald Flood, Senior Grand Warden and President as the Master of
Ceremonies.
Brethren, this gift of ours to the people of Minnesota, or should I say the
world, is an accomplishment of which we should be proud. Here too, we have
a dedicated team of Masons and Eastern Star members working for you.
Some of these members have served the entire 25 years.
The Minnesota Masonic Foundation continues to operate under the
capable leadership of Brother Lyman Moore, They are still in need of additional
funding and Brethren this is a tax exempt organization. Their annual
report will demonstrate to you that they have made wise use of the
earnings of the Foundation this year. I ask each of you to support the
Foundation.
Brethren, our youth organizations, Job's Daughters and DeMolay
continue in our jurisdiction. Some flourish but others need our support, some
financially, but more need the support that only you as a Mason can provide,
that is, service on their councils. We must, somehow, not only continue this
important service to the youth of our state but strive to increase the opportunities
for them. We have just installed a new State Executive officer for
Minnesota DeMolay, Brother Arnold S. Carlson, please give him your
support.
There has been a lot of degree work conducted in our Lodges and it has
been my pleasure to witness some of this work and to even take part on
occasion. Even though we are raising new members our total membership
continues to decrease. The statistics for 1983 show:
Raised: 558
Affiliated: 296
Restored:52
Deaths: 1,298
Withdrawn:396
Expulsions: 2
Stricken: 634
Net Loss: 1,425 leaving 44,106
As has been said by many previous Grand Masters in their messages to
you "we can't do anything about our Ioss of membership by death but we do
have control of our losses caused by dropping for non-payment of dues."
Experience has shown that a personal contact with the Brother who is
behind in dues rather than just the impersonal letter will substantially
reduce the number of drops. Even a telephone call will bring better results
than a letter.
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We have provided time in the schedule for seminars for each of the
following groups, the Worshipful Masters, the Senior Wardens, and the
Junior Wardens. These seminars will be conducted by the Deputy Grand
Master, the Senior Grand Warden, and the Junior Grand Warden respectively.
Here you will have an opportunity to meet, talk, and plan with
these officers, perhaps collectively you will arrive at ways of meeting some
of the challenges that we all seem to have in our Lodges.
My itinerary, which is a part of this message, will be printed in the Official
Proceeding of this Grand Lodge Communication. You will find that it
includes over 200 Masonic related activities attended this past year. I had to
decline invitations on several occasions but I did not attend any Lodge unless
I had an invitation. I would like to recommend that more Lodges extend
invitations to the Grand Master and his officers, personal visitation by
Grand Lodge Officers can do much to improve the communication gap we
seem to have at times in all organizations,
To Mrs. Tess Sterba and Mrs. Jan Giron I offer my gratitude and my
appreciation for their excellent work in the Grand Lodge Office, they are
truly professionals in every sense. W.B. Lane Peterson, Grand Standard
Bearer, who dropped everytiing and reported for work at the Grand Lodge
Office when our Grand Secretary was hospitalized, we can never adequately
repay. A true Mason.
All of you know that this job as Grand Master would be almost impossible
to cope with if the backing of the family was not present. My wife
Annie has been a constant and supportive companion this year. She has
attended almost every occasion with me, driven many miles so that I could
get an extra bit of sleep, put up with my bad temper, put aside things that she
would like to have done, packed and unpacked suitcases, washed clothes at
odd times, gained weight along with me, commiserated with me when things
did not go right, and felt joy and satisfaction along with me when things went
well. Annie, my love and my thanks to you.
Brethren, I have spoken at great length about Masonry in Minnesota and
I could continue to tell you more. I do want you to know that I'm excited
about what I see happening in our jurisdiction and I owe so much to the
Masons of Minnesota for the opportunity to serve you as Grand Master.
Thanks also to the Brethren of North Star Lodge No. 23 for providing me with
that opportunity to become a Mason and a special thanks to my Masonic
Father, M.W. Harry P. Larson, P.G.M. who first appointed me to an office in
the Grand Lodge.
I would now like to offer several recommendations for your consideration.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
l. Provide an opportunity for the Joint Committee idea to continue.
2. Complete and put into force the program being developed by the
Research and Education Committee for the education of the newlv raised
Master Mason.
3. Create a new position in the Grand L,odge. Assistant to the Grand
Secretary. The individual involved would understudy and assist the Grand
Secretary and be responsible for the implementation of the Education
Program for newly raised Master Masons and continue to direct that
program.
4. Further computerize the Grand Lodge Office. Examine the
possibility of sharing computer hardware with the Masonic Home.
I would like to conclude this message in the same way that I have concluded
most of my talks this past year by reading a poem that I found in a
copy of the Masonic Service Association Short Talk Bulletin. ,,I See you've
Traveled Some".
I SEE YOU'VE TRAVELED SOME
Wherever you may chance to be -
Wherever you may roam,
Far away in foreign lands,
or just at Home, Sweet Home
It always gives you pleasure,
It makes your heart strings hum
Just to hear the words of cheer -
"I see you've traveled some."
When you get the Brother's greeting,
As he takes you by the hand
It thrills you with a feeling
that you cannot understand,
You feel that bond of brotherhood
That aid that's sure to come
When you hear him say
In a friendly way -
"I see you've traveled some."
And if you are a stranger,
In strange lands all alone,
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If fate has left You stranded -
Dead broke and far from home'
O, it's grand and glorious feeling
It thrills you - makes You dumb,
When he says, with a grip of fellowship -
"I see you've traveled some."
And when your final summons comes
to take a last long triP,
Adorned with Lambskin APron White
And gems of fellowshiP;
The Tyler at the Golden Gate,
With square and rule and Plumb
Will size up your Pin, and saY,
"Walk in - I see you've traveled some."
THANK YOU BRETHREN ! ! I
ALYN N. DULL
Grand Master
VISITATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
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APRIL
4 Couri hearing-Ladd Fund Trustee-New Ulm
4 Regular Meeting - Bethel No. 'll - st. cloud
5 Olfice - Sf . Paul Masonic Center
5 Monticello - Dinner 6:30 - E.A. Degree
9.ll 250th Anniversary of Masonry ' Boston
]2 Office - Sl. Paul Masonic cenler
12
'13
16
inner'l'l:3oa'm'
17
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]9 Off ice ' St. Paul Masonic Center
]g Regular meeting-Masonic Home & care center Board - Masonic Home - 1:00 p.m.
ii iirii Anniu".sar-y . Dedication of Wesl Room - Open House - Lake Harriei Lodge No.
277
20 iegularmeeting - Research & Education Commillee'St' Paul -4:30p'm'
20 Dinner - Scottish Rite ' St. Paul
Zi AwardsNight.VeteransAdministration-St.Cloud-VFWClub'EasiSide-Dinner-
6:30 p.m.
23 District No. 24 -Masonic Festival - Mankato'6:30p.m. -Mr' Rene's
25 Stated Communication . North Star Lodge No. 23 - St. Cloud - 7 :30 - F'C' Degree
26 Office - St. Paul Masonic Center
ii n"sui". Meeting ' DeMolav Nobles-- Lost Spur.'St' Paul
iC Aniuar Communication ' Grand council ' Albert Lea
ie i9 Annuur communicalion - Grand chapter - Albert Lea

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MAY
4 Table Lodge - Auslin
5 Annual conference - Grand chapier, oEs - Rochesier - Kahler Holel - 6:30 p.m.
7 125th Anniversary - pleasani Grove Lodge No. 22 - Dinner . 5:00 p.;. _ p.;;;;
9 50lh Anniversary - proctor Masonic cttb. Dinner for High sinoot atht6iics - goo
Feller
]0 Off ice . St. Paul Masonic Center
l0 Reg innesota Mason commiliee. st. paul
]0 Tap Order of Omega - University of Minnesola
12 Hon astern slar. Job,s Bethel No.76
]4 Tri. Mitbank, South Dakota
17 Revitalizing Masonry . pine River - Lunch
'17
.Regular meeiing - Masonic Home & care cenler Board - Duluth - Lunch, dinner
l8 Regular meef ing . Granite Chapter . OES - St, Ctouo
'19 School of Instruction . Masler Mason Degree - St. Cloud
20 Ceremonial . Zuhrah Temple - Minneapolis
21 l00ih Anniversary . Wadena Lodge No. 156
23 Osakis Nighl . Alexandria Lodge
24 Office - St. Paul Masonic Cenier
24 Table Lodge . Stewartville Lodge No. 203
25 l25fh Anniversary . Minneapolis Lodge No. 19
26 Regular Communicaiion . Moorhead Lodge
3l Otfice . Sl. Paul Masonic Center
JUNE
4 Grand Lodge Off icers . Masonic Home - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -
our of Home and presentation of information about the Home by
nch al the Home - Corporate Board meeting followed by Off icers
h
4 Installation of officers . Hennepin No. 4
5 l00th Anniversary . Kodahya Lodge . Browns Valley
l2 Flagpole Dedication . Tusler Lodge
'13-15 Annual Communication . crand Lodge of South Dakota . Sioux Falls
JULY
6 Golf - Miley, Flood, Hultquist - Tartan park
7 Regular Meeting - Minnesota Mason Committee - St. paul
8 Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Off icer meeting - Red Wing
9 Golf Tournament . Albert Lea
l0 l00th birthday - Open house - Lake Miltona
12 ic Home Board - Golden Valley
15- - St. Cloud
19 Regular Meeting . Masonic Home Board . Masonic home
19 Regular Meeting . Research & Education Committee - St. paul
2l DeMolay . Wilson, Drahos, Traux plymouth
25 Golf Tournament - Hutchinson
28 Visitation - Minneapolis Veteran,s Medical Center
30 Cornerstone Laying - Duluth
AUGUST
I Shrine-Knights of Columbus picnic - St. Cloud
2 Visit - Bro. Fred McKown .99th Birthday - 64 year member euarry Lodge
PiDestone
2 Lunch Dislrict Representative
3 Masonic air
4 Funeral - Worthington
5-7 Masoni Fair
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1l OeMolay Conclave - St. Cloud
ll-14 Midwest Shrine - St. Paul
l5 Memorial service- District Representative Everett Schwock - St. charles
16 Regular Meeting-Masonic Home Board-Masonic Home
19 Meeting ' Minnesoia Masonic Foundation - St. Pau
'19 Dinner ' Scotlish Rite Bodies - St. Paul
20 Corporate Board - Grand Lodge Officers - Austin
20 Quarry. Lodge - Austin
2l Meeting - Grand commandery Officers - Sl' Cloud
23 Mark Master Degree - R.A.M. - St. Cloud
24 Planning session-Grand Secretary, Sunwood Staff - St. Cloud
25 DeMolay - zuhrah Temple - 8:00 p.m.
27 Picnic - Grand Lodge Officers - Alexandria
28 Grand Lodge officers ' Alexandria
29 Master Maion Degree - Lake Harriet Lodge-6:30dinner -7:30Second Section
SE PTEMBER
6 Ladd Fund check to Library Board -Little Falls
8 Regular Meeting ' Minnesota Mason ' Off ice
'lO Joint Meeling Long Range Planning, Leadership, Research & Ed, Public
Relations, counselor Plan
lO l0oih Anniversary - Chaska Lodge No. 151
'll Attended Church Service - Masonic Home Chapel
'l l Receotion for Melissa Vozenilek-Grand Bethel Honored Queen - Lake Harriet
'll Rededication of Lodge Building - Albert Pike - 2:00 p.m. - Reception
'14 Feslival District No. 20 TracY
l5 Inslallation of Officers - Sauk Rapids
19 Job's Daughters - Duluth - Supreme Guardian
20 Regular Meeting - Masonic Home Board
2l Honor Masons Night ' St. Cloud OES
22 Meeting with Grand Master of DeMolay Hunt & E.O. Heller - St. Paul -Off ice
25 Festival - District No. 26 - Albert Lea
28 First Degree Work - Masonic Home by Bloomington Lodge
29 Degree Work - Coleraine Lodge
30 Degree Work - cass Lake Lodge
OCTOBER
1 District No. 4 - Masonic Festival
I Cornerstone - Duluth
3 Honor Masons - Job's Bethel No.'11 ' St. Cloud
7 Honor Past Masters & Past Matrons - Lake Park
8 l25th Anniversary - North Star Lodge No.23 - St' Cloud-Sunwood
9 l25th Anniversary - Clearwater Lodge No' 28
l0 Recognilion Night ' sunlight Lodge No.323'Minneapolis
1l DeMolay - zuhrah Temple - 8:00 p.m.
13 Regular Meeling - Minnesota Mason Commitlee
l3 Order of Malta - Nazarene Commandery - St. Cloud
l5 Special Meeting - Masonic Home Corporalion
l5 Master Mason oegree - Joppa Lodge - Papas
l5 Father-Daughter Banquet - Bethel No' 4l - St' Louis Park
'17 'l25th Anniversary - Rochester Lodge No.21 - Rochester
l8 Regular Meeting - Masonic Home Board
2l Dislrict No. 8 - Masonic Festival ' Hinckley
22 District No. l0-Masonic Feslival - Sunwood'St' Cloud
23 Festival - District No. 13 - Monticello
24 Fesiival - District No. 2l - Luverne
27 Order of the Temple - Nazarene Commandery' St. Cloud
28 l25th Anniversarv - Caledonia Lodge
29 125th Anniversary - Western Star Lodge No' 26 - Albert Lea
30 Festival - District No. 9 - Glenwood
3l Recognition Night - Compass Lodge
NOVEMBER
3 Annual Dinner of Thanksgiving - Lakefield - 6:30
5 Ceremonial - Osman Temple - St. Cloud - Honor Olson and Dull

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
6 Osman Temple. Brunch - Holiday Inn . St. Cloud
6 Worthy Matron's Dinner - OES - Si. Cloud
I Regular Communicaiion - East Grand Forks Lodge
9 25th Anniversary - Masonic Cancer Cenler - Coff man Memorial Union - U of M
l0 Regular Meeting -Minnesola Mason Commitiee - St. paul
I0 Grand Court . Ramada Inn - St. Paul
l2 District No. 19. Masonic Festival - Henderson - Leqion Club
13-16 Grand Lodge of Nevada - Henderson, Nevada
l8 District 11 & l2 - Masonic Festival - Willmar
'19 Corporate Board . Grand Lodge Off icers - Willmar
20 Legion of Honor Investiture - DeMolay - Minneaoolis
2l RegularMeeting.Bethel No.'ll-Job'sDaughters-HonoraryMembership-St.Cloud
22 visitation - st. cloud veterans Medical center - present christmas check of $500.00
26 District No. 22 - Masonic Festival - Lamberton
28 Awards Night . Game Feed - Constellaiion Lodge - Alexandria
DECEMBER
I DeMolay Degree - Sherburne Chapter - Held at St. Cloud
3 State - Wide Degrees - DeMolay - Installaiion of Executive Off icer
6 Masler Mason Degree - Minnesota Lodge No. 224 - 5:00 p.m.
8 Regular Communication - Christmas Dinner & party - Bertha Lodge No. 337
9 Regular Meeting . Masonic Memorial Hospltal Fund, Inc. - Minneaoolis
]0 Master Mason Degree . North Star Lodge No. 23 - St. Cloud
10 Open installation .Montgomery Lodge No. 258 - 4:00 p.m.
l2 Presentation of Ladd Fund Check - Boy,s and Girl,s Club - St. Cloud
l2 Annual Meeting - North Star Lodge. St. Cloud
l4 Master's Feasi. Paul Revere Lodge No.32l . Sl, Louis park
l7 Open Installation - Ark Lodge No. 176 - Si. Louis park
l9 Memorial Service - Bro. Clarence Henneman . Norlh Star Lodge No. 23 - St. Cloud
22 Meeting with - DGM Federico Reckling S. - Grand Lodge of Bolivia - Sl. paul
29 Scholarship Dinner - Sanborn Lodge - Sanborn
I 984
JANUARY
2 Meeti o.'ll -M er
3 Instal Dinner . Fairmont
5 Instal Dinner -
6 Instal _ Job,s
7 Joint Lodge S
7 Installation of Officers - Norih Star Lodge No. 23 _ St. Cloud
I Installaiion of Officers - Job,s Daughters - Si. Cloud
l0 Installation of Officers - Dinner - Whealon Lodge
14 Texas Reunion - Harlingen, Texas
23 Regular Communicalion - North Star - St. Cloud
28 50 year Emblem presenlation - Jordan Lodge
30 St. Paul Masonic Cenler - Office
30 Committee Meeting - Masonic Home
FEBRUARY
9 t_"SrLu. Meeting . Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. . Minneapolis
4 Meeting - Appropriaiions Committee - Si. paul
4 Potenlate,s Ball . zuhrah Temole
5 Church Service . Masonic Home
5 50 Year Emblem presentalion - Masonic Home
7 Meeting - Temple Association - st. cloud - support Acacia Fraternity request for use
of Temple for initialion
7 Regular Meeting . Sf . Cloud Area Shrine Club - St. cloud
9 Regular Meeting - Minnesota Mason
l0 Meeting - Planning with Depuly Grand Master for Annual communication - st.
Cloud
l'l Festival . Disirict 29 & 30 . Lanesboro
t2 Dinner - St. Cloud Area Shrine Club - St. Cloud
l3 Regular Communication - Oyster Stew . North Star - St. Cloud
'13 Award Presenlation . Boys & Girls Club . St, Cloud
IJ Regular Meeting .Granite Chapter No.5. OES. St. Clouo
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l7 Coronation of DeMolay Sweetheart'Sherburne Chapter DeMolay - St. Cloud
l9-22 Annual Conference - Grand Masters of North America ' Seattle
27 Meeting - Jewel and Apron to Deputy Grand Master - Monticello
28 Entered Apprentice Degree - Sherburne Lodge No.95 ' Elk River
MARCH
I DeMolay Degree - Elk River
3 Corporate Board-Grand Lodge Officers - St. Paul
3 Dinner Dance - Grand Bethel Guardian - Zuhrah Temple
5 Regular Meeting - Job's Oaughters' Bethel No. 1l - St. Cloud
8 Planning Meeting - Grand Secretary - Sunwood Inn, St. Cloud
]0 Dinner - Murray County Lodges ' Slaylon
l2 Regular Communication - North Star No. 23 - St. Cloud
17 Master Mason Degree - Temple Lodge - Hutchinson
18 Obligatory Breakfast - Gopher DeMolay Preceptory-Lost Spur - Eagan
2l Master Mason Degree - Anoka Lodge
24 Past Masters Dinner - Litchfield
26 Visitors Night - Staples Lodge - Staples
28 Grand Masters Dinner-St. Cloud - Sunwood Inn
29-30 Grand Lodge l3lst Annual Communication 'St. Cloud - Sunwood Inn
DISPENSATIONS, RULINGS,
and OPINIONS
I 983-84
I 983
MARCH
ZC eOina Lodge No. 343 - Granted permission to participate in a local community
30 Lodge No. 44 - Grant Permi f Honor
Zuhrah Shrine TemPle to confe
Maurice A. Engen, Sr.
-
Gav
Master
t his Certification of a Degree a PAST
Custodian of the Work.
Minnesota Lodge No. 224 Granted permission to move from District No. 14 to
District No. - 15.
prairie Lodge No. 123- Granted permission to move f rom Dislrict No. 25 to Dislrict
No. 26.
3l star in the East Lodge No. 33 Granted permission to present Fifty year awards
eaily.
-
MAY
1g Anoka Lodge No.30 - Granted permission lo allow moving the charter to the
grounds of the Minneapolis Rif le club to confer the Master Mason Degree.
zl'otter Tail Lodge No. 284 - Granted permission to participale in a local community
3l
JUNE
il ftO"tityLodgeNo.3g-GrantedpermissiontopariicipateinaPublicCeremonyfor
Flag Day on June l4th.

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
'13 Bloomington Lodge No. 340 - Granted special permission to move charter to the
Minnesota Masonic Home to hold a Stated Communication on the evening of September
28, 1983.
l5 shell LodgeNo. 184-Grantedpermissiontoparticipateinseveral local communiiy
parades.
2l sherburne Lodge No.95- Granted permission to participate in a local community
parade.
27 Cataract Lodge No.2-Grantedspecial dispensation to hold a special election to fill
the station of Junior Warden, due to the brother elected refused to be installed.
JULY
I Rochester Lodge No. 2l - Granted permission to participate in a local community
parade.
I Paul Revere Lodge N0.32] - Granted permission to use low-power wireless
microphones for Lodge work.
Fidelity Lodge No. 39 - cranted special permission to move charier, temporarily,
to a local stone quarry south of the City of Austin to confer the E.A. D69ree on
August 20, '1983.
]4 Fidelity Lodge No.39- Denied permission io confer the E.A. Degree on more than
ien ('10) candidates at a time.
'18 Lynnhurst Lodge No. 317 - Granied permission lo present Fifty year awards eafly,
AUGUST
'I Braden Lodge No. l68 - Granted permission to present Fifty year awards early,
l2 Albert Pike Lodge No. 237 - cranted permission to allow the Hi-l2s of Albert pike
Lodge to sponsor the " Foggy R iver Boys,,, as a fund ra iser.
22 Temple Lodge No. 59 - Granted permission to use a new facility as a Lodge Hall,
after selling their former properiy.
Winona Lodge No. l8-Gave permission lo publish a newsletter.
SEPTEMBER
7 Griswold Lodge No. 218 - Granted permission to preseni Fifty year awards early.
13 Pine Lodge No. 339 - Granted authorization to proceed with the conferral of the
Degrees of Masonry upon a man with a physical disability.
22 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 - Granted dispensaiion to move the Charter into a new
location.
Rochesier Lodge No. 2l - Granted permission to present Fifty year awards early.
OCTOBER
5 ltasca Lodge No 208-cranted permissioniopublish a newsletter.
'10 Midway Lodge No. 185 - Granted permission to present Fifty year awards early.
2l Jeff Lewis, President, Zuhrah's Past Masters Club - cave an opinion relative to
forming a new degree team to confer the E.A. Degree only.
Morning Slar Lodge No. 29 - Gave an opinion relative io ihe fact that ihe Installino
Off icer must be an aclual Past Master in Good Standing in this iurisdiction.
25 Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106-Granied permission to publish a newsletter.
Bem id i i Lodge No. 233 - Granted perm ission to publ ish a newsl etter.
NOVEMBER
2 Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 - Granted permission to allow the Legion of Honor
Degree Team of Zuhrah Shrine Temple to confer the M.M. Degree.
2l Edgar Zimmerman, President, Legion of Honor Degree Team - Gave permission to
contact the District Representatives to inform them of the availability of the Degree
Team.
25 Sharon Lodge No. 104- Granted permission to allow the Legion of Honor Degree
Team of Zuhrah Shrine Temple to confer the M.M. Degree.
Dalles Lodge No. 18.1 - Granted permission to allow the Scottish Rite Degree Team
of Duluth to confer the M.M. Degree.
DECEMBER
22 Clearwater Lodge No. 28 - Gave Dispensation to hold a special election due to the
severe cold weather when lhe regular eleclion was io be held when no quorum was
oresent.
Macalester Lodge No. 290 - Gave dispensation to hold special election to fill the
station of Secretary because the station was not filled at the regular election of officers.
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23 Spring Valley Lodge No. 58 - Gave dispensalion to hold the Annual Election at a
liter Oate because of severe weafher at the lime of the regular election when no
quorum was present.
I 984
JANUARY
5 King Hiram Lodge No. 3l - Gave permission to present Fifty year award early'
7 Cat;racl Lodge No. 2 - Refused to grant permission to Open a Stated Com'
munication earlier than stated in the By-laws.
calaract Lodge No. 2 - Granied permission to permit zuhrah's Legion of Honor
Degree Team to confer the Master Mason Degree
24 AuioraLodgeNo.l00-Grantedpermissiontoshorteniheelaspedtimebetweenthe
Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degree.
26 Morning star Lodge No.29 - Granted permission to permit a wisconsin.Lodge to
confer ihe E A. Degree on one of their candidates (ihe Wisconsin Lodge's), at
Morning Star Lodge Hall.
30 Rochester Lodge No. 2l - Granted permission to shorlen the elapsed time between
the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degree.
FEBRUARY
I Corner Sione Lodge No. 99 - Granled permission to publish a newsletter for the
benefit of the Lodge's membershiP.
2 Zuhrah,spastMastersclub-Explainedtheproceduretofollowtobecomecertified
as a degree team.
7 Koochiching Lodge No. 270 - Granted permission lo shorlen the elapsed time between
the Fellow Crafl and Master Mason Degree.
Midway Lodge No. 185 - Grand approval lo proceed with the purchase of new
MARCH
I Cataracl Lodge No. 2 - Gave permission lo present Fifty year award early.
5 Temple Uodge No. 59 I Gave permission to shorten the time elapsed between the
Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degree.
Oriental Lodge No.34-Granted permission to presenl Fifty year awards early'
7 Slewartville Lodge No. 203 - Gave special permission to have a float in a local
community Fourth of JulY Parade.
9 Libanus Lodge N0.96 - Gave permission to permit Zuhrah's Legion of Honor
Degree Team to confer the Master Mason Degree.
20 Laie Harriet Lodge No. 277 - Gave permission lo confer the Degrees on a man noi
withstanding a physical disability.
Midway t-odge No. 185 - Gave permission to move charter to the new facility at 625
North Dale Street, St. Paul.
BY-LAWS AND AMENDMENTS, I983.84
r 983
APRIL
'13 Waconia Lodge No. 326 - changed Stated Communication from First and Third
Mondays of each month to the First Monday of each month'
l2 ExcetsiorLodgeNo. ll3-tncreasedthefeesforthedegreesfrom$88.50toS125.00.
MAY
l3 Hematile Lodge No. 274 - Increased the Annual Dues from $20.00 to $25.00'
JUN E
4 University Lodge No. 316 - Changed Stated Communications from the First and
' Third Wednesdays of each month to the First Wednesday only of each month.
I 3 Tr iangle Lodge No. 328 - | ncreased the Annual Dues f rom 525.00 to $35.00.

JULY
l9 Euclid Lodge No. '198
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
- A complete new set of By-laws correcting several areas, etc.
SEPTEMBE R
20 District No. l3 Masonic Association - A new set of By-laws for a District Masonic
Associ alion.
22 Caiaract Lodge No. 2 - Changed the hour for Stated Communications from 7:30
p.m. to 7 :45 p.m., and changed instal lation of officers from nol laler than May 3lst to
after the Annual Communicalion either in May or before lhe next Slate Communication
in June. Also, increased the amount that the Committee on Relief can
draw from the Lodge from 310 lo $200, at any one time.
OCTOBER
l7 Nicollet Lodge No,54- Changed the fiscal year from June to May, lo January to
December annually.
Northeast Lodge No. 345- Increased Annual Duesfrom $20to S35.
Sibley Lodge No. 209- Increased Annual Duesfrom $15to $25.
25 CorinthianLodgeNo.6T-lncreasedlheFeesfortheDegreesfrom$72.50to$100,00,
and increased the Annual Duesfrom $22to S25.
NOVEMBER
7 Roseau Lodge No. 268 - Decreased Annual Dues from $30 to $20.
9 Stephen Lodge No. 279 - lncreased Annual Dues from $'15 io $25, Plus Grand Lodge
Per Capita.
10 Sherburne Lodge No. 95 - Corrected several areas and increased the Annual Dues
from $26 to $26, Plus Grand Lodge Per Capita,
DECEMBER
5 Shekinah Lodge No. l7l - Increased Annual Duesfrom $20to $31.
22 Faribaull Lodge No. 9 - Increased Annual Dues from $12 to $17
Lakeview Lodge No. 143- Changed Stated Communications from second and fourlh
Mondays of each month io the second and fourth Mondays, except no communications
during June, July and August, and only one (1) communication of the
second Monday during the months of April, May, September and Decamber.
I 984
JANUARY
7 Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89 - Increased Annual Dues from $15 to S20.
FEBRUARY
15 FellowshipLodgeNo.25T-ChangedStatedCommunicationfromsecondandfourth
Mondays of each month, except that the December Communications shall be the
second and third Mondays lo the second and fourth Mondays, except that May and
December Communications shall be on the second and third Mondays. A change
of daie when the Annuat communication shall be held f rom f irst stated in November
to the f irst Stated in December.
MARCH
3 Mysfic Lodge No. 2]3 - Changed Stated Communicalion from the first and third
Tuesday of each month to the firsl and third Tuesday of each month except the
months of June, July and August when there will be no communication.
Social Lodge No.48-Approved a set of By.laws for a Boosler Club for Social Lodge
No. 48.
4 Monticello Lodge No. 16 - A completely re-worked set of Lodge By-laws to bring
them into conformity with lhe suggesiion sel in the Masonic Code.
'16 Mt. Olivet Lodge No.299 - Changes the Annual Communication from first Stated
Communication in May to f irst Stated Communicalion in December annually.
'17 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 - Change Stated Communications from second Mondays
and fourth Tuesdays to second Tuesdays onl y of each month.
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40 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
LIST OF FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS
Adair, Robert Stuarl, Slar in the East No. Jeppesen, Oscar, Canby No. 147
33 Johnson, Clifford C., Griswold No. 218
Akins, Willard Manville, Red Wing No.8 Johnson, John Emil, Northern No. 231
Anderson, George R., Ancient Landmark Johnson, Raymond L., Midway No. 185
Jonason, Clarence 1., Chisago No. 232
No. 5
Armstead, Wyman F., Minneapolis No. l9
Arnell, Ray N. sr., Excelsior No. 'l l3
Arneson, Vernon C., Coroner Stone No. 99
Aune, Roy 8., Corner Stone No, 99
Baker, Arnold P., Lake Harriet No. 277
Bero, Aroo M., Comoass No. 265
Boomer, Elsworth 2., Sharon No. 104
Brancato, Frank L., Aurora 100
Bromberg, Sven Olof, Coroner Stone No.
99
Bruchmann, Arthur J. H., McKinley No.
251
Burns, Roy 8., Sr., Ark No. 176
Colberg, Russell, Montgomery No. 258
Collins, Edward J., Jr., Lake Harriet No.
277
Connelly, Elveri Farrell, Montgomery
No. 258
Danielson, Thomas C., Orion No. 138
Davis, Harry M., Morning Star No. 29
Decree, Ronald C., North Slar No. 23
Dietz, Beniamin A., Blue Earth City No.
Dunham, Edward L., Lake Harriet No.
277
Dunn, Russell, Canbv No. 147
Dvorak, Emil, King Hiram No. 3'l
Ek, Walter S., Excelsior No. l13
Engel, Percy L., Chain Lake No. 64
Flaa, Bernard H., Faribauli No. 9
Flory, William H., Richard No.334
Folkestad, Thor Halvard, Minnehaha No.
'165
Foss, Clark Burton, Union No. 45
Fossum, Arthur A., Virginia No. 264
Frey, William A., Cuyuna Range No. 276
Friberg, Axel E., Western Star No. 26
Giraud, Albert Elmer, Chippewa No. 275
Halverson, Elmer J., corner Stone No.99
Hansen, Dean, Canby No. 147
Hanson, Leif M., Compass No, 265
Harris, Burtillion Emmetl, Mound No.
320
Hehner, John W., Forest Lake No. 344
Huseth, Clarence 8., Monticello No. l6
Jacobson, Franz Rudolph, Lakeside No.
281
Jenkins, Roland G., Hazel Park No. 312
Jensen, Herbert R.. Keystone No. 94
Kilimann, William, Lakeside No. 281
Kruse, Henry William, Bryn Mawr No.
32s
Kuske, Albert W., Faribault No. 9
Larimore, Paul W., Western Star No. 26
Lauber, John C,, Ark No. 176
Lobb, Gordon K., Blue Earth City No.57
McBride, Philip Pleasant, Zarthan No,
309
McLeod, L. Donald, Evergreen No. 46
Mahler, Theodore R., Hope No. 42
Makousky, Donald G., Albert Pike No. 237
Maxwell, Earl J., Albert Pike No. 237
Moe, Arthur M., Zeniih No. 200
Mogren, Norman W,, Fellowship No, 257
Moore, Darrell E., Elgin No. ll5
Myers, John L., Winona No. l8
Noberg, Clifton Elmer, JoPPa No. 300
Nordin, Walter H., Fidelity No. 39
Nordquist, Aleck Helmer, Helios No. 273
Olson, Bernie M,, Minnehaha No, 165
Otterdahl, Lloyd 8., Richf ield No. 334
Paradis, Victor Lane, Norlh Star No. 23
Parsons, Elmer C., Aurora No. 100
Peterson, Earle Albert, Minnehaha No.
165
Peterson, George Douglas, Lynnhurst No.
317
Plumb, Kenneth E., Ark No. 176
Posavad, George Louis, Braden No. 168
Randall, Franklin Leslie, Minnehaha No.
165
Richter, Waller S., Euclid No. 198
Rudkin, Charles C., Rochester No. 2l
Satterstrom, Hardy W,, Chisago No. 232
Schoenig, Joseph R., Jr., Eveleth No.239
Schomburg, Murray 8,, Rochester No. 2l
Schrank, Henry R., Quarry No. 148
Severson, Harold Wesley, Joppa No. 300
Simmons, Frank Gerald, Chain Lake No.
64
Slagerman, Herbert C., Heclor No. 158
Smilow, Samuel G., Sunlight No. 323
Sowles, Harry William, Fraterniiy No.
l0l
Thomas, Dale E., Minneapolis 19
Thomas, Lloyd, Doric No. 87

Thompson, Alfred D., Tusler No. 263
Thon, Alvin Robert, Star in the East No.
JJ
Thornlon, Leslie M., Rochester No. 2l
Tracy, Frank L., Fellowship No. 257
Tyson, Thomas Arthur/ Antiquity No, 9l
Vadakin, Charles E., Rochester No. 2l
Weaver/ Lewis Edward, Mizpah No. 19l
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 4L
Weitknecht, Perry Edward, Minnehaha
No.165
Wrench, Mervyn Kirke, Arcana No. 187
Wrucke, cerald F., Josephus No. 128
Young, Whipple Herbert, Rochester No.
21
Zehngraff, Paul John, Cass No.243
The Deputy Grand Master, Brother Wilson, moved that the Address of
the Grand Master be accepted and included in the printed Proceedings of
this Annual Communication. Motion seconded and carried unanimously.
The Grand Master presented a Certificate of
Worshipful Brother Otis H. Godfrey, Jr., P.G.M.
sentative of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky near the
nesota.
Appointment to Most
as the Grand Repre-
Grand Lodge of Min-
The Deputy Grand Master moved that the following reports be adopted
as printed and distributed. The motion was seconded and carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ANCIENT LANDMARKS
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Your committee on Ancient Landmarks had no meetings this past year
as Article II, Section 2.02 of. the Grand L,odge Constitution states, ,,The
Ancient Landmarks are those principles of Masonic government and policy
which are among the parts of Masonic law or rules of government that may
never be altered or disturbed, as, for instance, the universal language of
Masons, and those peculiar marks of distinction by which they are separated
from the profane, and by which they are enabled to prove themselves as the
"sons of light."
Therefore your committee had very little to do other than to see that the
Grand Lodge and its members adhere to this law.
Respectfully submitted,
Ross E. Frederickson. P.G.M.
Otis H. Godfrey, Jr., P.G.M.
A. Raymond Pavola, P.G.M.
Donald M. Severson, P.G.M.
D. William Tiffany, P.G.M., Chairman

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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Your committee on Appeals and Grievances is pleased to report that no
meetings were required since no appeals or grievances were brought to the
committee's attention.
Fraternally submitted,
Mortimer B. Miley, P,G.M,
D. William Tiffany, P.G.M,
Russell E. Torfin, P,G.M,
Edward W. Waldon, G.P,
Samuel K, Dickinson, P.G.M., Chairman
REPORTOF THE CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
The committee on code Review has had printed and distributed all
legislation enacted at the 1983 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of
Minnesota. These corrected, or additional pages, of the Code have been
distributed through the Grand Secretary's Office to all holders of the Minnesota
Masonic Code of record at the Office of the Grand Secretary'
with the insertion of these loose-leaf pages into your 1967 Minnesota
Masonic Code, your Code is up to date on the Constitution, Laws, Rules, and
Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, including Standing
Resolutions.
The Code Review Committee recommends that the present
arrangement of printing in loose-leaf form on alternate years of legislation
enacted at each Annual Communication be continued to take advantage of
the savings in printing costs.
Work on revision of the Index to the Code has continued during the past
year. when completed, this revision should make it easier to locate desired
information in the Code. The Committee recommends that this work be
continued and brought to completion as soon as practicable.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry P. Larson, P.G.M.
Glenn C. Johnson, P.M.
Harvey R. Hansen, Grand SecretarY
Archibald Duncan, P.G.M., Chairman

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Brother Wilson, Deputy Grand Master moved that the following reports
be adopted as printed and distributed and included in the Proceedings.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LONG RANGE PLANNING
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
The Long Range Planning Committee met on September 10, 1983 and
again on January 7, 1984. Members of the DeMolay, Leadership, Printing the
Minnesota Mason, Public Relations, Research and Education and the
Special Counselor Committees also met with the Long Range Planning
Committee.
A number of subjects were discussed. Brother Lane Peterson, Grand
Standard Bearer, presented information on the decline of contributions to
the M.S.A. Many Lodges do not participate in this very worthwhile program,
The subject of dissemination of Masonic knowledge was discussed.
Alternatives to getting Masonic education to our members were presented.
A possibility would be to appoint todge Education Officers or possibly
District Education Officers.
The problems DeMolay faces were also discussed. More adult participation
is necessary in the form of Chapter Advisors as well as a training
program for them.
Other subjects which were discussed included ways to involve our
membership in Lodge activities, developing more commitment in Lodge
officers, the role of District Representatives and how their work load could
be lessened.
Respectfully submitted,
David S. Bouschor, J.G.D.
Ward C, Sonsteby, G. Mar.
Lane Peterson, G.Std. B.
Galen L. Schmick, G.Sw.B.
Robert F. Papas, S.G.S.
Charles Baltos, J.G.S.
Edward W. Waldon, G.P.
Dennis A. Anderson (125)
Donald G. McCree (217)
Douglas A. Warneke (95)
Ralph L. Hultquist, S.G.D., Chairman
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
MASONIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
During the past year the Masonic Research and Education Committee
has focused a large part of its effort upon programs designed to offer Minnesota
Masons a better Masonic education. There is a growing opinion that
membership participation and growth will be improved if more Masons
become well informed Masons. To this end we have started a number of new
programs and activities to provide more opportunities for our members to
become better informed about Masonry.
What is a Mason? What do Masons do? How can I become a Mason?
Three simple questions about Masonry. Most Masons have no trouble answering
the third question. However, the first two are the ones that are
asked most often and unfortunately they are the hardest to answer. To help
provide these answers tbe committee started a monthly column, titled Have
You Considered, in the Minnesota Mason. The column presents brief factual
articles about Masonry. These articles will be used to prepare a "Pocket
Guide to Minnesota Masonry", which will be a more permanent reference
source.
New Masons are advised " that you may improve in Masonic
knowledge, you are to converse with well-informed brethren . . . ", In order
to provide the opportunity for these conversations, the Area Masonic Round
Table program was started. A group of 20 to 30 Masons, about half of them
being "new" and the others being "well-informed", meet for lunch or dinner.
Following the meal, a moderator leads the group in a two hour
discussion of a chosen area of Masonic knowledge. The discussion is guided
by questions asked by either the moderator or the new Masons. Everyone
present is encouraged to answer or discuss all of the questions. Two very
successful meetings held in District 5 have served as the prototypes for this
program and we plan to extend the program into the rest of the state'
A number of the Grand Lodge committees are engaged in educational
activities; Iradership, Counselor, Public Relations, Minnesota Mason,
Research and Education. In order to help identify ways and means for these
committees to help each other and benefit from working together, the
Research and Education committee organized two joint meetings of these
committees. The joint meetings resulted in mission statements and long
range plans being formalized and a new sense of interdependence was
discovered by the attendees.
The committee continued its active participation in the Midwest Conference
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Does Masonry Have To Offer", at the annual meeting and he was also appointed
to the conference program planning committee for 1984. The
Research and Education committee will make two presentations at the 1984
conference; "Conducting Area Educational Workshops" and "Masonry and
the Young Man". The Area Masonic Round Table is the basic material for
the former and a subcommittee that includes three new Master Masons has
been formed [o prepare the latter,
Fraternally submitted,
Rodney M. Larson, Chairman
Ralph L. Hultquist, S.G.D.
Thomas E. Mealey
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC SCHOLARSHIPS
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Each year the wisdom and foresight of the Brethren who formulated
Resolution 11 at the 119th Annual Communication in 1962, becomes more
apparent to those entrusted with the administration and the management of
the Masonic Public School Scholarship Committee.
For the 22nd year, the committee interpreted the provisions embodied in
the historical, philosophical, benchmark document creating a program: "To
assist high school graduates to continue their education, the Grand Lodge
provides scholarships to equal numbers of boys and girls in a program entitled
Masonic Public School Scholarships, This is a program, not a contest".
The steadfast commitment to avoid intrusion in the autonomy of the
selection process, infringement in the curricula or management of the
school system was continued by the committee.
Letters, explaining the program, applications and wall posters, announcing
the availability of the scholarships, were mailed to the counselors
of 435 public school districts in Minnesota by Grand Secretary Hansen and
his staff in late September. Publicity Chairman LeRoy Nelson prepared a
copy ready announcement of the program, which the Minnesota Newspaper
Association sent to its membership.
Most Worshipful Grand Master Alyn N. Dull communicated details of
this year's program to the Master of each constituent Indge. Exemplary
publicity of the program was carried in the Minnesota Mason, as well as the
publications to the membership of the Minnesota Education Association, the
Minnesota Association of School Administrators, DeMolay, Jobs Daughters,
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the Minnesota Federation of Teachers, Minnesota Pupil Personnel and
Guidance Association, Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals
and the Minnesota School Boards Association. The program again
received the sanction of the Advisory committee for approved Activities of
the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals'
By February 1, a total of four hundred seventy-two applications from
two hundred seventy-five schools had been recorded by the staff at the office
of the Grand SecretarY.
A preliminary screening of the applications of two hundred seventythree
girls, and one hundred ninety-nine boys by a select, knowledgeable
committee identified the top 10 percent for final review and subsequent
selection by the Scholarship Committee members on February 25.
The high rate of unemployment, the continually escalating costs of postsecondary
education, as well as increased competition for federal and state
financial aid were considered by the committee prior to their decision to
approve sixteen $1,000, two $750, and eight $500 grants.
The Minnesota Masonic Foundation contributed three thousand dollars
as stipends for recipients selected by the committee. Mrs. Vivian Swanson,
Minneapolis, bequeathed, in loving memory of her father, Brother Oscar W.
Larson, a $500 scholarship. Since Mr. Larson had served as Custodian of the
DeMolay Camp, the recipient of this select, one time award is a member of
the DeMolay. For the second year, a nominee desiring a career in communications
and-or journalism was chosen for the Wm. Lundell Memorial
Award.
The recipients, whom you will meet at the banquet this evening,
document exemplary qualifications in scholarship, choice of career goals,
contributions to school, to community, and to civic organizations, as well as
realistic plans to achieve their aspirations.
Their demonstrated competence in scholarly pursuits, social, cultural,
recreational and personal endeavors convincingly negates the adverse
commentary on the lack of effectiveness of the public schools in Minnesota.
Hopefully, the brief resume of each recipient will reveal the creativity,
the intellectual capacity, the ingenuity, sensitivity, objectivity, latent
potential and anticipated productivity of these dynamic, talented young
Minnesotans.
A news release, and accompanying photograph of each recipient, their
parents, school counselor, the officers of the constituent Lodges in the
honoree's community will be mailed to the media identified by the 1984
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This publicity strengthens and enhances the image of Masonry, as well
as answering the critics who inquire: "What does Masonry do for people?"
Masonic commitment to the public schools providing education for the
children of all the people, is most eloquently addressed by a program that
selects its candidates without regard to race, creed, national origin, religion,
political preference or Masonic affiliation. It is exemplified by its policy of
selecting, equitably from each gender, candidates who plan to pursue
preparation for their future at community or technical colleges, area
vocational technical institutes, private colleges or universities, the State
University System, proprietary schools, as well as other higher education
institutions in our nation.
Your commitment to the public schools, your generous endowment
supporting these talented youth, prediet successful scenarios for the future
well-being of our state, our nation, and an increasingly global society.
My committee Brothers join me in extending our grateful thanks to the
Grand Lodge Officers, to the Minnesota Masonic Foundation, to Mrs. Orville
Swanson for their generous financial support, to Grand Secretary Harvey
Hansen, his loyal, efficient staff, to Publicity Chairman LeRoy Nelson, as
well as to all others contributing to the success of this year's program.
Thank you for the trust and confidence you have accorded us in the
stewardship of this program, The opportunity to be involved in the activities
of the Minnesota Masonic Public School Scholarship Committee is a most
invigorating, richly rewarding, personally satisfying, professionally
stimulating fraternal experience.
The honorees, their parents, their counselors, as well as the committee
members appreciation your caring, sharing concern and support.
Fraternally,
Worshipful Brother Lloyd C. Anderson
Brother Leslie S, Dahm
Worshipful Brother Benjamin H. Holt
Brother Wallace M. Brunswold
Brother John E, Grossman
Brother Robert P. Van Tries
Brother Paul M. Day, Chairman
I984 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
$5oo
Edith Dawn L€asman, Wadena Senior High School, Wadena
Lisa Anne Behrens, Fergus Falls High School, Fergus Falls
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Lorrinda Roxanne Graham, Littlefork-Big Falls High School, Littlefork
Jeffrey John Anderson, Falls High School, International Falls
Leon Charles Kellen, Clinton High School, Clinton
David J. Shih, Faribault High School, Faribault
Kurt Roger Johnson, Duluth Central High School, Duluth
$750
Stephanie Anne Naysmith, Two Harbors High School, Two Harbors
Manuel Joseph Walk, Perham Public School, Perham
$1,000
Kristen Elise Hoikka, Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson
Leah Rebekah Isaacson, Aurora-Hoyt Lakes Senior High, Aurora
Elizabeth Ann McBride, Virginia High School, Virginia
Amber Louise Jelmberg, Forest Lake Senior High, Forest Lake
Mary Elizabeth Jameson, Perham High School, Perham
Carmen Marie Latterell, Cloquet Senior High, Cloquet
Kathryn Ann Anderson, Woodbury Senior High, Woodbury
Julie Marie Anderson, Pillager High School, Pillager
Pedar William Foss, Hinckley High School, Hinckley
Jeffrey Todd Pearson, Morris High School, Morris
John Warren Lassila, Park Rapids Area High School, Park Rapids
Michael Daniel Hilgers, Waconia High School, Waconia
Timothy Charles Rostad, Atwater High School, Atwater
Rick Alan Van Surksum, Chandler-Lake Wilson High School, Chandler
Daniel E. Glumac, Hibbing Senior High School, Hibbing
Steve Jerome Nelson, White Bear Lake Area High School, White Bear Lake
The Senior Grand Deacon, Worshipful Brother Ralph L. Hultquist
moved that the resolutions as printed and distributed constitute the first
reading in accordance with tbe General Regulations, Article l, Section
3.0?(c). The motion was seconded and carried.
RESOLUTION NO, 1. T984
Inactive-Affiliate Membership
WHEREAS non-participatory membership in Masonry now consists of
either a non-affiliated or unaffiliated category, and
WHEREAS after many faithful years of service to Masonry, elderly and
retired members may no longer be able to pay dues and thus be forced to
become either non-affiliated or unafiliated members, and
WHEREAS this circumstance may lead to unfavorable results, such as
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Masonry losing general esteem among the member's relatives, friends, and
in the community as a whole; or, in order to avoid the above, the Lodge pays
his dues and the Grand Lodge tax and assessments from dues collected from
its other members,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a new "inactive-affiliate" class
of membership be formed for a Master Mason who has been a dues-paying
member for at least ten years, is currently retired, in good standing with the
Blue Lodge, and is unable to pay his currently assessed dues. The Lodge,
after investigation of a member reporting such circumstances, may, by vote
of the membership at a Stated Communication, make him an inactiveaffiliate,
whereby no dues will be paid to the Blue lodge, nor tax or
assessments to the Grand Lodge, but the member shall retain rights limited
to petition for admission to the Masonic Home, and to have a Masonic
funeral.
Respectfully submitted,
Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 A.F. & A.M.
(Approved only as to form by The Committee on Resolutions.)
RESOLUTION NO.2, 1984
Standing Committees
Lodge Leadership
Whereas Section 3.1207) Lodge Leadership, page 38d of the General
Regulations of Grand Lodge provides, (a) "A committee of twelve (12)
members, one of whom shall be the Grand Sword Bearer".
And whereas provision has been made for Grand Lodge officers of the
progressive line to be members of the various Grand Lodge committees as
they progress through the line, and;
Whereas by action of this Grand Lodge in 1981, the positions of Grand
Standard bearer and Grand Sword Bearer were changed to non-progressive
appointments;
Therefore to continue the appointment of progressive Grand lodge line
officers to this important committee for understanding of the committee's
functions and to further the advancement of this committee.
Be it resolved that Section 3.L2(l7) of the General Regulations be
changed to read, "A Committee of Thirteen (13) Members, to include the
Senior Grand Steward and the Junior Grand Steward".
Ralph L. Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon
Galen L. Schmick, Grand Sword Bearer
(Approved only as to form by The Committee on Resolutions.)
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RESOLUTION NO.3,T984
Prepaid Dues
With the adoption of the Prepaid Dues plan, there is a need to have a
committee established to supervise the operation of the Fund;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with Article
XXI, Section 3.233(c) of the General Regulations of this Grand Lodge, a
Prepaid Dues Committee shall be established as follows:
PREPAIDDUES
(a) A committee of five (5) to consist of the Grand Marshal, three (3)
revolving members, each to hold office for three (3) years, and one (1) other
member to be appointed by the Grand Master. The Grand Master shall
designate the Chairman.
(b) The committee shall be responsible for supervising the operation of
the Prepaid Dues Fund and make recommendations to the Board of Corporate
Ttustees relative to the accounting procedures and disbursements
that would affect the fund, subject to the final approval of the Grand Lodge.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Wilson, Deputy Grand Master
Galen L. Schmick, Grand Sword Bearer
Marvin Rosenwinkle, District Representative
Henry Van Geest, Chairman, Board of Custodians
Ralph Bell
(Approved only as to form by The Committee on Resolutions.)
RESOLUTION NO.4,1984
Committee Chairmen
Whereas Article III, Section 2,0? provides for membership in this Grand
Lodge, and
Whereas this Grand lndge has created, promulgated and made part of
Grand Lodge, various Standing Committees, and
Whereas these committees are charged to perform duties for this Grand
Lodge, be it therefore resolved that the chairmen of these Standing committees,
not otherwise a member of Grand Lodge, be made members and
that Article III, Section 2.07 be amended to include, "Chairmen of Grand
Lodge Standing Committees who are not otherwise members of this Grand
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Addenda:
The effect of this resolution would be to allow these committee chairmen
to introduce resolutions and to be able to speak to these resolutions.
Recognition of these committee chairmen would also add to the "status"
of these committees.
Following are the committees affected at this time:
Fraternal Relations at Rochester
Historical and Archival
Leadership
Masonic Research and Education
Masonic Scholarship
Order of DeMolay
Publishing the Minnesota Mason
Public Relations
Wills and Bequests
Special Counselor
Ralph L. Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon
( Approved only as to form by The Committee on Resolutions. )
RESOLUTION NO.5. T984
Junior Grand Warden To Chair Committee
Whereas Resolution No. 1 (1983) "Program and Planning", substituted a
Program and Planning Standing Committee replacing Section 3.12 (4) Area
Conference, and (35) Long Range Planning and designated the Deputy
Grand Master as chairman of said Program and Planning Committee and;
Whereas the Junior Grand Warden has in the past served as chairman of
the Area Conference Committee and the Senior Grand Deacon served as
chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee and;
Whereas the Deputy Grand Master has many various and sundry duties
to attend to, including standing in for the Grand Master in his absence and;
Whereas the Junior Grand Warden serving as chairman of the Area
Conference Committee has worked well to the craft's well being in the past;
Be it therefore resolved that paragraph A of Section 3.12, Program and
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planning be changed to "the Junior Grand warden shall serve as chairmant',
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Wilson, Deputy Grand Master
Donald J. Flood, Senior Grand Warden
Donald W. Sether, Junior Grand Warden
Ralph L. Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon
At this time the Grand Master called on Most Worshipful Brother Ernest
Goppert, Grand Master of Wyoming for brief remarks, Brother Goppert
thanked the Grand Master for the opportunity to speak before the Grand
Lodge.
At this time the Masters and Wardens of District No' 26 approached the
East for a presentation, Worshipful Brother Donald A, Rippentrop, District
Representative for District No. 26, presented a traveling gavel to the Grand
Master for use during the Communication.
Brother Wilson, Deputy Grand Master was called on for information
concerning the seminars scheduled for this afternoon beginning at 3 p.m '
The hour of high twelve being close at hand, the Grand Master called
Grand Lodge from Labor to Refreshment for the space of one hour or until
l:30 p.m. this afternooh, Thursday, March 29th, 1984.
SECOND SESSION
Promptly at l:30 p.m., the Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from
Refreshment to Labor on the Third Degree to continue with the business of
Grand Lodge.
The Grand Master called on Most Worshipful Brother Thomas R.
Dougherty, Past Grand Master of New Jersey, Director, Hospital Visitation,
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couple of presentations. Certificates of Appreciation were presented by
Brother Dougherty on behalf of the Masonic Service Association to Grand
Master Dull and to Grand Secretary Hansen.
At this time the representative of Districts No, 29 and 30 came forward to
make a presentation to Most Worshipful Brother Dougherty. A check in the
amount of $200 was presented to the Masonic Service Association on behalf
of the Lodges in Districts No, 29 and 30.
The representative from Districts No. 29 and B0 then presented a check
in the amount of 9200.00 to Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. Right
Worshipful Brother Donald J. Flood, Senior Grand Warden and Chairman of
the Masonic Memorial Fund, Inc. Board of Tlustees, accepted the contribution.
The Grand Chaplain, Worshipful Brother James W. Locker was called
on for the Memorial Service.
MEMORIALSERVICE
James W. Locker, Grand Chaplain
Most Worshipful Grand Master; my Brethren all:
From the third section of the lecture of the Master Mason Degree, these
familiar words pertaining to one of the Masters' emblems, the Hour Glass.
The Hour Glass is an emblem of humanlife, Behold! How swiftly the
sands run, and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close. We cannot,
without astonishment, behold the little particles which are contained in this
machine, how they pass away almost imperceptibly, and yet, to our surprise,
in the short space of an hour, they are all exhausted. Thus wastes
man! Today he puts forth the tender leaves of hope; tomorrow, blossoms,
and bears his blushing honors thick upon him; the next day comes a frost,
which nips the shoot, and when he thinks his greatness is still aspiring, he
falls, like autumn leaves, to enrich our mother earth.
My Brothers, this past year the measure of time allotted to the mortal
life of 1,298 Brothers of this Grand Jurisdiction was exhausted. They have
been called by the Master of All into His eternal presence. Like the widow's
son, theirworkwas not done, yet their column is broken. In sadness ofheart
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in their passing let us turn to "The Great Light of Masonry" for guidance, for
strength and for comfort.
DEUTERONOMY 33:2? The eternal God is your dwelling place, and
underneath are the everlasting arms.
PSALM 27'.1The Lord is my light and my salvation ; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
II CORIi\fTHIANS 5:1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is
destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens.
JOHN 11:25-26 Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who
believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whosoever believes in Me
shall never die."
where I am you maY be also.
;li:
and
that
May God add his blessing to this, the reading and the hearing of His Holy
Word.
Of those who have departed, two were members of your Grand Lodge
family of officers, namelY:
Most Worshipful Brother Martin H. Voss, Past Grand Master of Masons
of Minnesota
Worshipful Brother Everett Schwoch, Grand t odge District
Representative of District No' 29.
Most Worshipful Brother Martin H. Voss
Most Worshipful
Nobles CountY,
Minnesota, on APril I
n in 1912, and he
graduated from high
he went to work
for the State Bank of
until the time of
his retirement. He was also a member of the Kiwanis club, chamber of
Commerce, Country Club, and the Savings and Loan Association.
His Masonic record reads as follows: Received his Degrees in Fraternity
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1933 and again in 1944. He was an active member of the York Rite Bodies,
where he held several offices, He was a member of Zuhrah Temple of the
Shrine, and a member and Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star. Most
Worshipful Brother Voss was appointed to the Grand Lodge Line by Most
Worshipful Brother Keith M. Brown in 1950 and he served as Grand Master
of Masons of Minnesota in 1960.
Brother Voss died on August 1, 1983 and was laid to rest in Worthington.
Graveside services were conducted by the Grand Lodge.
Worshipful Brother Everett Schwoch
Worshipful Brother Everett Schwoch was born in Dover, Minnesota on
June 24, l9ll. He worked as a livestock hauler before World War II. After the
war he worked as a meat cutter and later as a stationary engineer and
maintenance worker for the Elgin School system until retiring in 1981.
During the war he served with the Air Force in England. He was a member
of the V.F.W., and was active with the Boy Scouts and 4-H.
His Masonic record reads as follows: He received his Degrees in Rising
Sun Lodge No. 49 of St. Charles, Minnesota and later served as Master of the
Lodge. He was a member of Educational Lodge No. 1002, and the York Rite
Bodies. He was also a member and Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern
Star. Worshipful Brother Schwoch was appointed Grand Lodge District
Representative of District No. 29 in 1982.
Brother Schwoch died on August 12, 1983 and was buried in Dover.
My Brothers, would you please rise? In an attitude of prayer, with heads
bowed and eyes closed, let us pause for a moment of tribute to all of our
departed Brothers as our Grand Organist, Brother Jim Fastle plays a verse
of that beautiful hymn, "Abide With Me."
In meditations let us also lift up the names of Distinguished Brothers of
other Grand Jurisdictions:
Most Worshipful Brother Alex E. Duff, Past Grand Master of Manitoba
and an Honorary Member of Minnesota.
Most Worshipful Brother Rex P. Sackett, Past Grand Master of
Michigan and an Honorary Member of Minnesota.
Most Worshipful Brother Harold S. Jackson, Past Grand Master of
Indiana and an Honorary Member of Minnesota.
Let us Pray: You, Father, are the Light of our life and our strength, it is
You who redeemest the souls of Your servants. We bless Your name for the
dear Brothers who have died in the Lord and who now rest from their labors;
for Your goodness in not withholding any portion of their joy in this earthly
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life, and for Your guiding hand in their pilgrimage, we give You thanks and
ed them to fight the good
tory, to become more than
eseech Thee, that we who
patience and may one day
enter,like them, into an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled; one that fadeth
not away. Amen.
It is appropriate, isn't it, that we as Masons might gather here, about our
sacred altar, to pay tribute to these dear Brothers. Here, where we, like
them, approached the altar from the West, placed our hands on Bible,
Square and Compass and vowed ourselves to lives of dedicated service;
offering our gifts to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the Fatherhood
of God, and the Brotherhood of Man,
The Holy Bible: God's word. It's important to all of us, isn't it? It points
out the path that leads to . what? Happiness. Our Holy Bible; an
illustration, a short story,let me share it with you'
An elderly gentleman, who was very nearsighted, prided himself on his
ability as an art critic. While accompanying some friends through a large
gallery, he sought to display his real or fancied knowledge of pictures to
these friends. He had left his glasses at home and was not able to see things
very clearly. Standing before a large frame, he began to point out the
inartistic features of the picture there revealed' "The frame," he said, "is
altogether out of keeping with the subject, and as for the subject itself (it was
that of a man), it is altogether too homely, in fact, too ugly, ever to make a
good picture. It is a great mistake for any artist to choose so homely a
subject for a picture if he expects it to be a masterpiece." The old gentleman
was going on like this when his wife managed to get near enough to interrupt.
She exclaimed, "My dear, you are looking into a mirror." He was quite
taken back to realize that he had been criticizing his own face.
And what, might you ask, has this story to do with the Bible? As we study
God's word, we receive reflections which enable us to see ourselves as we
really are. It reveals every blemish, it exposes deformity' May God continue
to richly bless each of you as you study and reflect in His word.
In our labors here the Lodge serves as a preparation room where we
prepare ourselves to knock at the door that leads to life eternal' A life of
light, a life of love. These 1,298 Brothers have labored with us, they have
prepared themselves and we have shared in that preparation. How much
richer and fuller our own lives are for having known them, and how much we
have benefited as individuals and as a Lodge from their fellowship, their
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These departed Brothers believed, as you and I as Masons believe, that
death is an integral part of life, that the two are inseparable. That this thing
called death is but the next step in the plan laid out by the Great Architect of
the Universe for all of His living creatures. These Brothers believed, as you
and I believe, that each ofus has an obligation to let a part of our lives flow
out into the lives of others by our words and in our deeds.
Paul, marvelous Paul, in writing to the Church at Galatia exhorts us all
to "Bear one another's burdens." And that dear friends is the way of our
Lord, and that is the way of Masons. "Bear one another's burdens." The
miraculous thing about this is that when another's burdens are borne; when
consideration is given to the other person; when we try to uplift and inspire
him; our own burden doesn't become heavier, it becomes lighter, doesn,t it?
Well then, how do we as Masons respond in these difficult periods; what
can we say to these dear Brothers'families and friends in their hour of grief ?
What can we say? "Let us, share your burdens."
God has stretched forth His hand and said, "Welcome my brother, it was
time to call you home. Enter into the joy of your Lord." We shall miss them.
Once again utilizing the fine talents of our Grand Organist we will attempt
to offer our closing meditation in song. A great hymn; one of my
favorites and perhaps yours as well: "How Great Thou Art."
At this time Most Worshipful Brother Otis H. Godfrey, Jr., P.G.M. called
attention to a bill before the current session of the Minnesota Legislature
having to do with Real Estate taxes on Masonic Lodge property.
The Grand Master asked the Grand Lodge District Representatives and
Custodians of the Work to retire for presentation.
Right Worshipful Brother Raymond E. Schlemmer, Grand Treasurer
gave his report of the financial condition of Grand Lodge as of the close of
business, February 29, 1984. On a motion made and seconded the report was
adopted.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER
GENERALFUND
March 1, 1983 to FebruarY 29, 1984
Receipts:
Balance on Hand, March 1, 1983 . 1'633.08
DepositsbyGrandSecretary. ......484'909.20
Interest on Insured Money Market Acct. (Net) . ' . . . . 14'603.19
Interestonlnvestments-NOWAccount,.... 722.05
check No. 124 Voided 50'60
Transferred from Money Market Account ' . ' . . . . . .317'000.00
Transferredfrom BenevolenceFund 1'003.93
Transferred from Scholarship Fund 1'000.00
Transferred from James Ladd Fund 7'000.00
TransferredfromCapitalEquipmentFund ........' 1'395.00
Transferredfrom Public Relations 1,564.60 829'338.57
TotalReceipts .....
Disbursements:
928 Order Checks Written
. . .406,747.24
Interest Deposited to Savings (Net) . 14'603.19
InvestmentsPurchased '...380'000'00
Transferred to James Ladd Fund 7'000.00
Transferred to Benevolence Fund . . 10'039.00
Transferred to Reserve Fund . 2,344'00
Transferred to Prepaid Dues . 514'00
TransferredtoScholarshipFund . .. 500.00
Return Check .
CheckPrinting.....
12.00
63.65
Deposit Adjustment . 3'00
TotalDisbursements
.830'971'65
........821'826.08
NOW Checking Account Balance February 29, 1984 9,L45'57
Investments:
IssuedMoneyMarketAccount ...,. .244,265.79
Certificate Due 4-3-84 at 9.2 percent .200'000.00
Totallnvestments..
.444,265.79
Total General Funds, February 29, 1984 ' . . .453'411.36

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND
March 1, 1983 to February 29, 1984
Receipts:
Balance on Hand, March 1, 1983
Transferred from Reserve Fund
lnterest Received
3,660.49
6,400.00
422.08
TotalReceipts ...,. .....,,10,482.57
Disbursements:
Transferred to General Fund . 1,395.00
Insured Money Market Service Charge 101.00
Total Disbursements 1.496.00
Total Capital Equipment Fund, February 29, 1984 . . 8,986.57
RESERVE FUND
March 1, 1983 to February 29, 1984
Receipts:
Balance on Hand, March l, 1983 . . 5,755.85
InterestEarnedonlnvestments .... 72.971.74
InvestmentsMatured ......386,936.64
Per Capita from General Fund . 2,344.00 462,252.38
TotalReceipts .... .468,008.23
Disbursements:
Investments Purchased at Cost
Safekeeping Fees .
Transferred to Anniversarv Fund
Transferred to Capital Equipment Fund . .
426,936.M
37.04
500.00
6,400.00
TotalDisbursements ........433.373.68
NOW Checking Account Balance, February 29, 1984
Investments:
U.S. TreasuryNotedue .......4-30-84at13.875
Fed. Farm Credit Banks due . . . . . . . . .12-03-84 at 10.65
Fed. National Mortgage Association due . . . . . .7-10-85 at 7 .25
Fed. National Mortgage Association due . . . . . .7-10-83 at 15.65
Fed. National Mortgage Association due . . . . .9-10-85 at 7.45
Fed. National Mortgage Association due . . . . . .3-10-83 at U.55
Fed. National Mortgage Association due . . . . . .6-10-83 at 11.20
34,134.55
184,364.06
70,000.00
124,140.63
100,000.00
125,000.00
50,000.00
55,000.00
Total Investments atCost . . .?08,504.69
Total Reserve Funds, February 29, 1984 . . . .742,639.24
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PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIAL ACCOUNT
March 1, 1983 to February 29, 1984
Receipts:
Balance on Hand, March 1, 1983 . 8,L97 'I2
InterestReceived ,. 605.93
TotalReceipts .....
Disbursements:
Transferred to General Fund . 1,564'60
Insured Money Market Service Charge 96.00
Total Disbursements
8'803.05
1,660.60
Total Public Relations Special Account, February 29' 1984 . 7,I42.45
ANNIVERSARYFUND
March 1, 1983 to FebruarY 29, 1984
Receipts:
Balance on Hand, March 1, 1983 . 3,418.67
Interest Received " 283'22
Transferred from Reserve Fund . 500.00
TotalReceipts .....
Disbursements:
Insured Money Market Service Charge 96.00
Total Disbursements
Receipts:
4'201-89
96.00
Total Anniversary Fund, February 29, 1984 4,105.89
BENEVOLENCEFUND
March l, 1983 to February 29, 1984
Balance on Hand, Marcb 1, 1983 . . 8'782.91
InvestmentsMatured
InterestEarnedonlnvestments....
Transferred from General Fund
Per Capita from General Fund
......436,519.25
53'240.39
3,000.00
7,039.00 499,798.64
TotalReceipts ..... .508'581.55
Disbursements:
133 Order Checks written . . . 35'667.45
InvestmentsPurchasedatCost.. ...468'298.99
Service Charge on Investment Purchased 25.00

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Safekeeping Fees 68.66
Transferred to General Fund
1,000.00
Check Printing Charge
22.25
TotalDisbursements ......,,505,082.35
NOW Checking Account Balance, February 29, 1984 3,499.20
Investments:
3ldaySav.Cert.T&CBankdue ...,...3-20-84at 7.65 38,000.00
Sav. Cert. T&C Bank due . . . . . .8-25-84 at 13.75 29,602.61
FederalNationalMortgageAssoc. due ..,..,,12-10-84at15.05 t4g,7L}.7i
U.S. TreasuryNotedue .......2-15-Bbat 8.0 50,325.00
FederalFarmCreditBankdue .,....10-20-86at 9.9b 50,000.00
Federal Farm Credit Bank due . . . . . ,10-20-86 at 10.75 3,01b.00
Federal Farm Credit Bank due . , . , . . .6-01-87 at 10.55 12,060.00
FederalNationalMortgageAssoc.due,.......6-10-87 at 7.65 115,000.00
FederalNationalMortgageAssoc. due ........6-10-87 attL.20 20,000.00
FederalHomeloanBanksdue .,..... 5-25-88at10.15 55,000.00
American Tel. & Tel. due .. .4-01-85 at 4.375 9.964.20
U.S.Steeldue.. ....4-15-86at 4.S0 9,925.00
Standardoilof Californiadue... ..... 8-01-92 at b.?b 9.869.00
N. W. Bell Tel. due . . . 1-01-02 at 6.2b 10.000.00
NewYorkTel.due. ..9-01-0? at 6.00 9.825.00
Totallnvestments.. .572,354.56
Total Benevolence Fund, February 29, 1984 . SZb,Sb3.Z6
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
March l, 1983 to February 29, 1984
Receipts:
Balance on Hand, March 1, 1983 . . . . . 13,921.52
Donation 500.00
InterestReceived ., 2,184.L4
TotalReceipts .,... 16,605.66
Disbursements:
Transferred to General Fund . 1,000.00
TotalScholarshipFund, February29, 1984 ... ....... 1b,60b.66
PREPAIDDUESFUND
March 1, 1983 to February 29, 1984
Receipts:
Balance on Hand, March 1, 1983 . 4,148.96
DepositsbyGrandSecretary .......42,357.85
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Interest on Investments
Transferred from General
Total Receipts
Fund
Disbursements:
95 Order Checks Written 9,090.52
InvestmentsPurchased
6,833.47
514.00 49,705.32
....44'000'00
Service Fee on Investment Purchased 25'00
Safekeeping Fees . 21.20
Total Disbursements
53,849.28
53'136'72
NOW Checking Account Balance, February 29, 1984 7L2'56
Investments:
Federal National Mortgage Assoc. due . . . . . . .11-10-87 at 10.85 15'000.00
Federal Home Loan Banks due . . . . . . .11-25-87 at 10.65 10,093.75
Federal Farm Credit Bank due . . . . . ' .2-01-90 at 10'85 20'000.00
FederalHomeLoanBanksdue .......'5-25-93at10.75 20'000'00
Town&CountryCertificatedue ..... ..3-23-84at 7.65 24'000'00
Totallnvestments . . 89'093.75
Total Prepaid Dues Fund, February 29, 1984 89'806.31
COLONEL JAMES B. LADD MEMORIAL FUND
TRUSTFUND
March 1, 1983 to FebruarY 29' 1984
Receipts:
Balince on Hand, March 1, 1983 .
..."'.52'645'19
IncomefromTrustee
Interest on Investments . . . . . 2,747 .00
.. ...175,400.35
3,320'84
InvestmentsMatured
Transferredfrom GeneralFund , .. 7'000.00
Donations Returned
3,000.00 240'801'54
TotalReceipts ...
Disbursements:
44orderChecksWritten
InvestmentsPurchased
.'..62'566'00
. ' '.172'100'12
Transferred to General Fund . . . . 7'000'00
TotalDisbursements
NOW Checking Account Balance, February 29' 1984
244,t22.38
..... '. '241,666'12
2,456.26

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Investments
9ldayT&CCertificatedue ..... .......3-06-84at 8.66
91 day T&C Certificate due . . . .4-06-84 at 8.69
6monthT&CCertificatedue . .,......3-30-84at 9.19
Total Investments , . 55,000.00
The Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Harvey R. Hansen
presented his report for the year ending February 19, 1984. On a motion duly
made and seconded the report was adopted.
REPORTOF THE GRAND SECRETARY
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
I have the honor and pleasure to present the annual report of the Grand
Secretary for the fiscal year ending February 29, 1984.
PROCEEDINGS. COMMISSIONS. etc.
The Annual Proceedings of the 130th Annual Communication of the
Grand Lodge of A.F, & A.M. of Minnesota were published as promptly as
possible and given the usual distribution, as required by the Masonic Code of
Minnesota. Contained therein were the required tables and photograph of
Most Worshipful Brother Jay A. York, Grand Master presiding.
Commissions were issued as necessary and with the direction of the
Most Worshipful Grand Master.
RETURNS
There were 238 Chartered Lodges on the rolls and during the year one (l)
Lodge consolidated with another, namely: Humboldt todge No. 132, Young
America consolidated with Waconia Lodge No. 326, Waconia on December
31, 1983. Therefore, there are 237 Lodges on the rolls of this Grand Lodge as
of December 31, 1983.
Annual Returns were received from all Chartered Lodges, EXCEPT,
VERNDALE LODGE NO. 139, RED RIVER LODGE NO. 292 AND GRAND
MARAIS LODGE NO. 322, before the end of the fiscal year of Grand Lodge,
February 29, 1984. The following Lodges owed either dues (per capita) or
Raising Fees at the close of the business year, February 29, 1984: Cokato
Lodge No. 134, $639.00; Verndale Lodge No. 139, $270.00; Dalles Lodge No.
181, $1,016.00; Garnet Lodge No. 166, $2,487.00; Geneva Lodge No. 196, $27.00;
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Koochiching Lodge No. 270, $8.00; Mahnomen Lodge No' 280, $63'00; Red
River Lodge No, 292, $909.00; and Grand Marais Lodge No. 322, $900.00.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership as of December 31, 1982 (as adjusted) . . .45,530
Gains:
Raised """" 558
Joined
.. '....,. 296
Restored
52
Losses:
Withdrawn
.. . .. . 396
Stricken . ".... 634
Expelled
Died
2
. .1,298
+906
46,436
-2,330
Membershipasof DecemberSl, 1983 ..... ' '..44'106
BOND AND INSURANCE
A Blanket Position Bond of $10,000'00 is in effect with the premium paid
original copy of the Blanket Position Bond is in the custody of the Grand
Treasurer with a copy in the Grand secretary's office. All other policies are
in the Grand SecretarY's office.
FINANCIAL
In the interest of time, I shall not review the entire financial schedules,
as the Grand Treasurer's Report covered the same material and fortunately
our totals agreed. The complete financial report will be printed in its entirety
in the Proceedings of this Communication,
Respectfully submitted,
HARVEY R. HANSEN
Grand Secretary

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
FINANCIAL REPORT
GENERALFUND
Receipts:
BalanceonhandFebruary29,1984 ............$ 1,633.08
Deposits sent to Grand Treasurer . . . . . . . . . $484,909.02
Interestonlnvestments..... 15,325.24
Investments Matured
317,000.00
Transferred from Benevolence Fund
1,093.93
Transferred from Scholarship Fund
1,000.00
Transferretl from Ladd Memorial Account
TransferredfromCapitalEquipmentFund .......
7,000.00
1,395.00
TransferredfromPublicRelations Account,,.. . .. 1,564.60
Check No. 124 voided
50.60
TotalReceipts .....
Total balance on hand
Disbursements:
92BChecksdrawnonGrandTreasurer ... . 405,747.24
Interest deposited to savings 14,603.19
Investmentspurchased .. 380,000.00
TransferredtoladdAccount.... 7.000.00
Transferred to Benevolence Fund 10.039.00
Transferred to Reserve Fund . 2,344.00
Transferred to Prepaid Dues Fund 514.00
Transferred to ScholarshipFund . 500,00
Returned check
12.00
Printed checks
63.65
Adjustment on deposit
3.00
65
829,338.57
830.971.65
TotalDisbursed .... 821.826.08
Balance on hand checking account February 29, 1984 . . . . . . $ 9,145.57
Investments, General Fund as of February 29, 1984 . . . . $444,265.79
Total General Fund, February 29, 1984 . . . . . . 453,411.36
RESERVEFUND
Receipts:
Balance on hand February 28, 1983 . . . .$ 5,755.85
InterestEarned.... 72.971.74
InvestmentsMatured ....386,936.64
PerCapitafromGeneralFund . . ...r .. 2,344.00
Total Receipts 462,252.38

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Totalonhand . .......468,008.23
Disbursements:
Investments at cost 426,936.64
Safekeepingfees .. 37.04
Transferred to Anniversary Fund 500.00
Transferred to Capital Equipment Fund . . . . 6,400.00
TotalDisbursed.... 433,373.68
Total Checking Aceount February 29, 1984 34,134.55
Investmentsatcost. ....708,504.69
Total Reserve Fund February 29, 1984 . 742,639.24
BENEVOLENCEFUND
Receipts:
Cash in checking account February 28, 1983 . . . $ 8,782.91
InvestmentsMatured ....436.519.25
InterestEarned .... 53,240.39
Transferred from General Fund . 3,000.00
Per Capita from General Fund . . . 7,039.00
Disbursements:
133 Checks drawn on Grand Treasurer . . .
Investments purchased at cost .
Service Charge on Investments purchased
Safekeeping fees . .
Transferred to General Fund .
Cost of printed checks
499.798.64
508,581.55
Total disbursed . .. . 505.082.35
NOW Checking account February 29, 1984 3,499.20
lnvestments ...572.354.56
Total Benevolence Fund February 29, 1984 . . . . 575,853.76
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND
35,667.45
468,289.99
25.00
68.66
1,000.00
22.25
Receipts:
BalanceonhandFebruary28, 1983 ........$ 3,660.49
Transferred from Reserve Fund . 6.400.00
InterestEarned.... 422.08
Total receipts 10,482.57

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Disbursements:
Transferred to General Fund 1,395.00
Service Charge on Money Market account 101.00
TotalDisbursed.... 1.496.00
Total Capital Equipment Fund February 29, 1984 . . . . . .$ 8,986.57
ANNIVERSARYFUND
Receipts:
BalanceonhandFebruary28, 1983 ........$ 3,418.67
Interest Received 283.22
Transferred from Reserve Fund . 500.00
Totalreceipts ..... .$ 4,201.89
Disbursements:
Service Charge Money Market . . 96.00
TotalDisbursed.... 96.00
Total Anniversary Fund February 29, l9B4 4,105.89
SCHOLARSHIPFUND
Receipts:
BalanceonhandFebruary28, l9B3 ........$ L3,921.52
Donation 500.00
Interest Received 2,184.14
Totalreceipts ......$ 16,605,66
Disbursements:
Transfer to General Fund .
Total Scholarship Fund February 29, 1984 . .
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIAL ACCOUI{T
Receipts:
Balance on hand February 28, 1983 . .$ 8,197.12
Interest Received 605.93
I,000.00
r5.605,66
Totalreceipts..... .$ 8,803.05
Disbursements:
Transferred to General Fund . 1.564.60
Service Charge Money Market
Total Disbursed
96.00
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PREPAIDDUESFUND
Receipts:
Balance on hand February 28, 1983 . . . .$ 4'143.96
Deposited with Grand Treasurer . $ 42'357.85
Interestonlnvestments.... 6,833'47
TransferredfromGeneralFund. 514.00 49,705.32
Total receipts 53,849.28
Disbursements:
95 Checks drawn on Grand Treasurer . . . . , 9,090'52
Investmentspurchased .. 44,000.00
Service Charge on Investments . . 25.00
Safekeepingfees..
21.2L
Total Disbursed
53,136.72
Total checking account February 29, 1984 712.56
Investments February 29, 1984 . . 89'093.75
Total Prepaid Dues Fund February 29, 1984 . . 89,806.31
Receipts:
Balance on hand February 28, l9B3
Incomefrom Trustees ......
Interest on Investments
Investments Matured
Transferred from General Fund
Donation Returned
TotalReceipts .....
LADD MEMORIAL FUND ACCOUNT
52,645.19
2,747.00
175,409.35
7,000.00
3,000.00
Disbursements:
44 Checks drawn on Treasurer 62,566.00
InvestmentsPurchased ..172,100.12
TransferredtoGeneralFund.... 7,000.00
. . $ 3,320.84
240,801.54
244,122.38
TotalDisbursed .... 241,666.12
Cash Balance on hand February 29, 1984 2,456.26
Investments 55,000.00
Total on hand February 29, 1984 ...$ 57.456.26

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The Custodian of The Work being ready were admitted and given the
Grand Honors and introduced to the Grand Master and to the Grand Lodge.
The following members of The Board were present: Worshipful Brothers,
Henry R. Van Geest, Chairman and Custodian at Large, Elmer A. Anderson,
Region I; James D. LeBlanc, Region II; Neil E. Bengtson, Jr., Region IV;
Maurice M. Kotz, Region V; Lawrence A. Larson, Region VI; Richard E. St.
Martin, Region VII; Bernard Silvrants, Region VIII; Lynn F. Gunsolus,
Region IX; Philip G. Soderberg, Region X.
At this time the Grand Iodge District Representatives were presented
and given the Grand Honors. Each were introduced by the Grand Marshal to
the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. The following were present:
Worshipful Brothers Robert J. Looker, Dist. No. l; W. George lrwin, Dist.
No. 2; Kenneth Spangler, Dist. No. 6; John M. Young, Jr., Dist. No. ?;
George H. Fahrenholz, Dist. No. 8; Kenneth Bjornson, Dist. No. 9; Richard
L. Erickson, Dist. No. 1l; Walter B. Gislason, Dist. No. 12; Marvin H.
Rosenwinkel, Dist. No. 13; Curtis O. Bymark, Dist. No. 14; Harold R.
Kroger, Dist. No. l5; Ronald S. Higgins, Dist. No. 16; Clark B. Folkenson,
Dist. No. 17; RichardM. Hyllested; Dist. No. 18; DeanK. Brunkow, Dist. No.
l9; Vernon A. Christianson, Dist. No.20; Donald L. Briggs, Dist. No. 2l; Jess
J. Moon, Dist. No. 23; Donald A. Rippentrop, Dist. No. 26; Arthur J. Gray,
Dist. No.27; Donald L. Fowler, Dist. No. 29, Norrin L. Storelee, Dist. No.30.
The Grand Master explained that time to go to Refreshment was fast
approaching. The Grand Lodge was called from Labor to Refreshment until
I a.m. Friday, March 30, 1984.
All the Masters and Wardens were urged to attend the seminars which
would be held following the Close of Grand Lodge.
ANNUAL GRAND LODGE BANQUET
Promptly at 7 p.m. the Annual Grand Lodge Banquet was served in the
Grand Ballroom of the Sunwood Inn. Following the banquet, introductions
were made by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Officers and their
ladies.
During the course of the evening the following presentations were made:
Cribbage Awards: First place to Paynesville Lodge No. 71, Second place
to Bloomington Lodge No. 340. Paynesville lodge No. 71 was the victor over
the team from the Minnesota Masonic Home for the "29 Award."
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The Grand orator, worshipful Brother Duane E. Anderson presented his
address as follows:
GRAND ORATOR'S ADDRESS
bv Duane E, Anderson' G.O.
THE MASONIC TRINITY
Grand Master, distinguished guests, special honored guests, our 1984
Grand Lodge scholarship recipients, Grand Lodge officers and members,
Brother Masons, ladies, and friends:
First, Grand Master, I would like to wish for you' your officers, and
members, and the distinguished Masons from other Masonic jurisdictions, a
continued successful, informative, and memorable 131st Annual com-
thirst for learning in each of these outstanding young people, and we pray
that each will aspire to more noble and glorious achievements as they
continue their quest toward their life's ambitions.
It was Abraham Lincoln who said, "A child is a person who is going to
It is fitting
young men and
too many unmo
to see such an
freshness of today, the hope of tomorrow.
Through e sYmbol th
pervasive ro ost obvious
light is that or educatio
work we are tudY' to imP
liberal arts and sciences, to improve our intellectual powers. Freemasonry,
therefore, is fundamentally an educational organization and, in the words of
Past Grand Master Geoffrey M. Davies of Manitoba, a great man and
Mason, ,,is designed to take good men and make them better by broadening

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their knowledge and expanding their horizons, not merely to improve
themselves and the Fraternity, but to enrich the whole world. After all, a
Freemason is a man who first, by the promoting of his own nature, seeks to
find in Freemasonry the light of knowledge that will permit him to satisfy
the higher aspirations ofhis spirit, and who having been granted that light,
works quietly, diligently, and unceasingly to shape his life according to the
divine pattern and in t}re process to help his fellowmen by action, precept,
and example that they too may benefit."
Brethren and friends, the one great goal of Freemasonry down through
the centuries has been and still is the betterment of mankind - the neverending
process of elevating men from a lower level to a higher plane of
existence - intellectually, physically, and spiritually - mind, body, and
spirit - wisdom, strength, and beauty - the Masonic trinity. This is the
meaning of the three columns that support the fabric of every lodge. And
LIGHT, or education, is the keystone.
And so it is with Masonry in Minnesota. For the past 131 years, even
before Masonry came to tlle American colonies, even before the first Grand
Lodge organized in U17 in England 267 years ago, the purpose of our institution
has always been to make our votaries wiser, better, and consequently
happier. Ours is the largest and oldest Fraternity in the world
today and not without reason; but because Freemasonry is a way of life,
founded upon a Brotherhood of Man under one Father, Creator of the
Universe, Him whom we call God, Brotherhood of Man under the
Fatherhood of God. This is a way of life which challenges a man to live and
practice, with all the best that is in him, the rules and guides of faith.
Freemasonry's plan is simple, Begin with a man, just one man at a time,
as good a man as possible, one that is respected in his community, lives
according to the laws of the land. Then Freemasonry shows that man, again
and again, how he can become better - not better than his fellow man, but
better than himself.
Each of us hopes that whatever is taught to those who come into
Masonry, that whatever they learn, will help to make them better men and
thereby help to make a better community and a better world.
From an old Chinese proverb we learn: "If you're planning for one year,
plant grain. Ifyou're planning for ten years, plant trees. If you're planning
for a hundred years, plant men."
Masonry is a teaching institution, and every man who enters our portals
has an equal opportunity to learn and to improve, and the greater the effort,
the greater the reward. The highest privilege that life affords us is that of
learning, of converting knowledge into wisdom, of seeking the genuine
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values of life by seeking light and more light. The continuous quest for light
is the imporfant factor. The ultimate state of perfection is never attainable
in this life, but we receive an inner satisfaction that comes from every step
we take in our journey from the visible towards the invisible.
" 'Your task - to build a better world,' God said, and I answered, How?
the world is such a large, vast place, and so complicated now, and I so small
and useless am, there is nothing I can do.' But God in all His wisdom said,
'Just build a better you.' "
So it is for a man who enters Masonry, and.so it is for these 26 young
scholars who plan to enter college or trade school soon.
The world, as never before, is facing new challenges, imperative
moments and dramatic sacrifices. No longer can any part of society detach
itself from the whole. We are now a global society, whether we like it or not.
Global problems are arising at an alarming rate. Depletion of natural
resources, the destruction of our fragile environment, unchecked population
growth, constant threat of world-wide nuclear annihilation, wide-spread
starvation, outbreaks of virulent mutated strains of diseases, growing threat
of global economic collapse, and a multitude of other problems all are
putting increasing pressure on this wbite-hot crucible we call civilization'
Day-by-day we learn new and more efficient ways of killing off our fellow
man, witbout a corresponding increase in our overall moral development.
Too much of our intellect is devoted to finding greater physical means for
our mutual destruction while too little intellect is devoted to strengthening
our spiritual resolve to solve our common problems. Conventional war
seems to spread like wildfire and the size of our arsenals of destruction grow
by astronomical leaps and bounds.
Even though wars seem to start from a multitude of social, economic,
and political reasons, far too often the battle-lines are drawn along religious
lines. Man's inhumanity to man, his intolerance towards the beliefs of
others, stems too often from his intolerance of another's religion.
The history of religious wars is as old as civilization itself. The Egyptians
enslaved the Israelites, the Romans persecuted and crucified
Christians, Christians persecuted believers in ancient Pagan religions,
Moslems and Christians fought in the Crusades, there were the horrors of the
inquisition - the rack, the whip, burnings at the stake, filthy damp
dungeons, witch trials - it is endless. Even when the colonists came to
America to escape religious persecution, they found the same old evil in the
new world! !
Today, religious intolerance is rampant. Hindu fought Moslem in India
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Protestants have burned, bombed, and murdered each other for nearly 300
years; Buddhists, and Catholics opposed each other in Southeast Asia; the
current holy war in Iran under the Avatollah Khomeni is systematically
exterminating the Bahais and the insanity in Lebanon has Christian, Jew,
Moslem, and Druse all fighting each other. The world has fought over 100
civil and international wars since THE WAR ended in 1945. That is in 39
years. World-wide expenditures for armaments now exceed gsoo billion (%
trillion) annually.
It seems that the destiny of the human race is to suffer at the hands of
three ancient enemies - the three ruffians of man:
l. religious fanaticism, intolerance, and bigotry;
2. political despotism, tyranny, and dictatorship; and
3. ignorant mobs, brutal demogogism, and superstition.
These are the "Beasts of the Apocalypse" bent on destroying civilization, the
ruffians who strive to destroy our mind, body, and spirit, who plan to tear
down the three columns of our Masonic trinity - Wisdom, Strength, and
Beauty - that support the great fabric of our civilization - mankind's
temple of life.
First - ignorance and superstition wage war against our minds. The
former begets the latter, whicb in turn leads to irrationality, and to the loss
of the independent mind. This "Beast" is a fundamental evil in any society
that ever hopes to evolve.
Second - Poverty - that is physical hunger and lack of physical shelter
- and disease wage war against our body, our physical or material world.
They drive people into disruptive, unstable political climates. The track
record in the third world countries clearly illustrates the devastating effect
of this "beast." Poverty and disease is an enemy that we must all fight for
the general collective good of humanity.
Third - Education, health, and food do not make a man into a man if he
is enslaved by state, by creed, or by economic system. Enslavement wages
wars against our spirit and destroys our dignity. The dignity of the individual
requires personal freedom if we are to oppose this third "beast."
Masonry has always opposed these three ancient enemies. Slowly, but
methodically, she has strived "to build a better world" - how? - by
"building a better you." One man at a time, she has become a world-wide
fraternity that exerts a gently, silent, ever-present, always active,
methodical, unresting influence, upon mankind by spreading the cement of
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friendship, morality, and brotherly love throughout the foundation and
superstructure of civilization.
Guiding their actions by their belief in the Supreme Architect of the
Universe, Freemasons are pledged to uphold the time-honored institutions of
honesty, integrity, and forthrightness. They share a common faith in the
Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God, and they believe in the
dignity and worth of the individual - all individuals - in his God-ordained
right to achieve his destiny through his own effort.
Masonry invites all good men of all religions to enlist under her banner
ofcharity, in the campaign againstignorance, intolerance, and tyranny. The
BIue Lodge symbolizes universality in Masonry; Masonry welcomes men of
good will from all religions. She makes no attempt to adjudicate the religious
quarrels of the human race. She teaches that human nature is everywhere
fundamentally the same - sort of what I like to call a First Cosmological
Principle of Brotherhood. She accepts the fact that religions, one and all,
possess certain fundamentals everywhere alike, and it is on these fundamentals
that Masonry takes her stand.
There runs through all great religions a simple, common thread or
theme: There is a God, His rules are simple. Do no evil, do good; love thy
neighbor; givehelp to the needy. The substance of most of the Ten Commandments
pervades all religions, so these simple rules of right living, of
satisfying living, of love and care are ageless and universal'
While Masonry is religious, it is not even in the remotest sense a religion.
We have no creed, and no confession of faith in a doctrinal statement. We
have no theology. We have no ritual of worship. We have no symbols that are
religious in the sense of the symbols found in the church or synagogue. Our
symbols are related to the development of a better man, of character, and of
the relationship of man to man.
Our purpose is not the same as religion. We seek for no converts' We
solicit no members. We are not primarily interested in the redemption of
man. We raise no money for religious purposes' We teach belief in no
religion, and we teach disbelief in none. We refuse to apply a theological test
to a candidate. We apply a religious test only' Belief in God is faith; belief
about God is theology. We are interested in faith only, and not theology.
We believe in the existence of a personal God, we teach the immortality
of the Soul, and practice the Brotherhood of Man. Masonry builds on these
three religious ideas, and she truly has a genuine religious universality.
From an ancient, sacred book of China, we read: "Humanity is the heart of
Man, and justice is tbe path of man. The broad-minded see the trutl in different
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The various creeds, cults, sects, parties, and factions have only divided
man - all we need do is witness the countless religious wars where man has
been so brutally intolerant to his fellow man. With creeds, theologies, and
factions, Masonry has and can have nothing to do. Masonry has never shed
one drop of blood. It has made no widows or orphans, lighted the torch to
exterminate no heresies, baptized no nations in blood, invented no tortures to
punish unbelief. It has had no weapons except those of charity and persuasion.
Within our lifetime, science has made tremendous strides forward. It
has made possible an explosion of scientific miracles that has spawned a
worldwide "technological resolution." Space exploration, global audio and
visual communications, automation and computers, the "green revolution"
(by the Nobel Prize Winner here at the University of Minnesota.), medical
triumphs, molecular biology and genetic engineering, knowledge of the
chemical origin of life, and much, much more all have demonstrated the real
power of science and its incredible success in unraveling the workings of
nature.
Henry Clausen, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite,
Southern Jurisdiction, wrote in his book, Messages for a Mission, the
following observation: "There is a great gap between those scientific
achievements and man's moral development. It's more than a gulf. It's a
canyon. Man has grown scientifically strong but he has become morally
weak. He has cut off the flower from the root. His morals are still back in the
days of medieval Rome and Greece when their cultures crumbled. "
In this troubled world of today, where men are searching for an answer
to our pressing, global problems, we might do well by first having all of us
seek out a common denominator for understanding - and that very well
may be Universal Brotherhood. Brotherhood is mentioned and extolled in
every country and in every religion. But only Masonry makes it her cornerstone!
She teaches the gospel of brotherhood, "regarding the whole human
species as one family, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, who, as created by
one almighty parent, and inhabitants of the same planet, are to support, aid,
and protect each other."
The poet Archibald Macleish said it so well (recall the image of the
earth from the moon)
"To see the earth as it truly is, small and blue and beautiful in that
eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the earth
together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the eternal cold - brothers
who know now tbey are truly brothers."
The world today truly needs the teachings of our gentle Craft. From the
pages of the Western Australian Freemason magazine we have this
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beautiful quote: "In a world of greed and force, Freemasonry teaches selfrestraint
and reason. In a world permeated with the spirit of selfish rivalry it
teaches universal brotherhood. In a world of intolerance and bigotry it
teaches reverence for Diety. In a world floundering in the depths of a great
moral and spiritual depression it teaches industry and self-reliance and
temperance and integrity. Its emphasis is always on the nobler point of view,
the finer choice of conduct. In a changing and superficial world it points to
the eternal and fundamental principles that have emerged unchanged from
every transition era, even as the eternal mountains emerge from the drifting
clouds that temporarily obscure them. It aids and comforts and reassures
and inspires individuals. It Ieaps the barriers of race and space to draw
together the finest aspirations of all men and unite them in a universal
brotherhood."
Our world is full of flaws springing from human imperfections, but
basically it is strong, dynamic and exciting. In many ways, this is indeed the
best of times and the worst of times - the worst is on the surface; the best is
underneath, solid and enduring. Masonry and her teachings are solid and
enduring.
Perhaps it is time to pause and reflect. We should take stock of our
present situation and ask, what is Masonry doing to battle these three
"Beasts of the Apocalypse" that wage war against our mind, our body, and
our spirit? In particular, what is Minnesota Masonry doing?
Masons in Minnesota can point with pride to the highly successful Grand
Lodge public school scholarship program. We are dedicated to the
development of the intellectual potential, or minds, of those individuals most
dear to our future - our young people - without regard to race, creed,
national origin, religion, political preference, Masonic affiliation, or sex. We
plan to expand this important program through the Masonic Foundation' We
raised over $2,000,000 to build the Masonic Cancer Hospital and established a
permanent fund which supports ongoing research and teaching (25 years),
with the hope of discovering a cure for this dreaded disease of the body. This
was, and is, Minnesota Masonry's gift to all the people of this great state,
and will someday prove to be "our finest hour." Also, several communities
in Minnesota have been assisted by a new and growing program which is
aimed at helping diabetic children in our schools. Through the Ladd Fund,
which spent over $30,000 this year by the way, our Grand Lodge supplied
seed money and local lodges are maintaining the diabetes program around
the state, in Duluth, Willmar, and in the Twin Cities.
For help to man's spirit, Minnesota Masonry has developed a marvelous
Masonic Home and Care Center, supports the Vet's Hospital visitation
programs at Rochester, the Twin Cities, and St. Cloud, and has led the
nation for over 15 years in contributions through our Blue Envelope program
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Mind, body, spirit - Minnesota Masonry has many programs to serve
all three. These programs are the three columns - Wisdom, Strength, and
Beauty - our Masonic Trinity, which support the fabric of our fraternity in
Minnesota. They are the true supports of our Minnesota Masonic temple,
and they deserve our continued support,
If Freemasonry in Minnesota and around the world is to be a continuing
source of light for mankind, then it must be nurtured within the hearts and
minds, and especially the actions, of individual Freemasons. We must look
outward, instead of inward; we must put our principles into hourly and daily
practice. We must strive to be and to do outside the Lodge what we have
promised so solemnly to be and to do inside the Lodge. "Unless we do this,"
said one eminent Freemason, the late M,W. Geoffrey M. Davies, "We must
confess to being very little use, only consuming time and energy which
would be much better spent in more positive activities. Our great principles
must be lived, not just preached; they must burn with the flame of life, not
be preserved, sterile and useless in the deep-freeze of philosophy and contemplation.
Above all, they must be constantly renewed by being tested,
tried, challenged, refined, and clarified in the crucible of life, not merely
parroted by rote with the closed confines of a fraternal ghetto."
We have within Freemasonry the possibility of being one of the strongest
and most dynamic moral forces in the world, but only to the extent that we
give unstintingly of our service and our treasures to the world. As
Freemasons, we must seek light, then dispense it to our brethren so that they
too may reflect that light, not merely within their Lodges, but more
especially within their lives so as to illuminate the world in which we live.
God knows the rolling clouds of darkness caused by man's inhumanity to
man, constantly cloud our vision. But we are constantly called upon to help
relieve humanity that suffers in the dungeons of ignorance, selfishness, and
vice. It is our duty to proclaim liberty to the captives of the world - the
captives of self-indulgence and vile thinking, After all, the imprisonment of
the body in a cell is nothing compared to the incarceration of the human
mind in ignorance. The darkness of a dungeon is little compared with the
blackness created by prejudice, hatred, and vicious principles. Today we
are called upon to wage war that will emancipate the human mind and the
human spirit.
We should show by our very character and action, as a fraternity and as
individuals thereof, inspired by the great teachings of our Fraternity, that
we are examples of good citizenship, and that we are men who will refuse to
compromise with those forces that seek today to destroy the church, the
home, the school, the court, and even the great government of principles that
protects our Brotherhood,
I would like to close with a short story. I heard an interesting story last
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eagle that supposedly has been passed down from many generations in this
great land.
Years ago an Indian boy climbing in the high Sierras, stumbled upon an
abandoned Eagle's nest. In it was an eagle's egg. He took the egg and
sheltered it carefully and carried it down the mountain, looking for a place to
leave it. Finally, when he reached the floor of the valley, he found the nest of
the ruler of the skies. He admired the great and wonderful bird and its
freedom. He told the prairie hen that he wished that he could be an eagle and
soar in the skies. His prairie hen friends just laughed and ridiculed him, and
they told him that he was only a lowly prairie hen and that he could never be
an eagle. And so, the rest of his years -he was resigned to seek his nurture
in the fields as a prairie hen and never fulfilled his destiny as a mighty eagle.
I think there is a lesson here for all of us. How many of us go through life
masquerading as prairie hens? How many of us in our great Fraternity have
abilities far beyond our achievements. How many of us have laughed and
ridiculed others because they wanted to try something new - try their
wings, so to speak?
There is an eagle in me and in you, and the eagle flies among the high
Sierras of our dreams, our ambitions, our goals. I came from the wilderness,
cannot fly.
Let us all - Mason, Lodge, and Grand Lodge alike - continue to strive
for nobler actions, higher thoughts, and greater achievements. Brethren and
friends,let us use our God-given wings and fly! ! ! Thank you'
Following the Grand Orator's Address, the following Masonic Public
school scholarships were presented. one of the recipients could not be
present and the award will be taken care of locally. Elsewhere in these
Proceedings you will find the listing of the awardees.
To close the evening the Grand Chaplain, Worshipful Brother James W'
Locker was called on to give the benediction.

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THIRD SESSION
At the appointed hour of g a.m., the Grand Master called the Grand
Lodge from Refreshment to Labor to continue with the business to come
before Grand Lodge.
The Grand Cbaplain offered the Invocation.
The Grand Master asked the Grand Marshal to present Brother Donald
S. Holland, personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother William
Brass, Grand Master of Montana, was introduced to the Grand Lodge.
Brother Holland, S.G.D. was not present yesterday for introduction.
Most Worshipful Brother Samuel K. Dickinson, Jr., past Grand Master,
Chairman of the Tellers Committee was called on to present the committee's
report. After presenting the report, a motion was made and
seconded to adopt the report. Motion carried.
The Grand Master then asked each if they accept the election and each
replied in the affirmative.
REPORT OF THE TELLERS
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Minnesota:
Your tellers having made a canvas of the ballots cast find the following
results:
For Grand Master:
CharlesJ.Wilson ,.....442
Scattered 2
For Deputy Grand Master:
DonaldJ.Flood. .......449
Scattered I
For Senior Grand Warden:
DonaldW.Sether. .....489
Scattered b
For Junior Grand Warden:
Ralphl.Hultquist .....889
Scattered ....., Eb
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Respectfully submitted,
Samuel K. Dickinson, P.G.M., Chairman
Harry P. Larson, P.G.M'
E. Lee Marconett, P.M. (264)
Howard Nelson, P.M. (287)
MostWorshipfulBrotherOtisH.Godrey,Jr',PastGrandMasterand
chairman of the Jurisprudence committee was called on to present the
Committee's PreliminarY report.
PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshiptul Grand Lodge A.F' & A'M' of Minnesota:
All of the Resolutions submitted for action at this Grand Lodge Communication,
as printed in the Minnesota Mason or distributed to the
delegates present, have been studied and reviewed by this committee'
Resolution No. 1 addresses a problem that could be present in any
Lodge. The Jurisprudence committee is in sympathy with the purpose of the
proposal, but nevertheless must report that it appears to be in conflict with
the following provisions of the Constitution:
1. Ancient Landmark (11) - "It is the duty of every Mason to be a
contributing member of some Lodge". See also Art. VIII' Sec. 2.52.
2. Art. IX, Sec. 2.55: "subordinate Lodges have the right to
establish dues . . . of not less than $11.00 per year".
In addition, resolution No. 1 would require amendments to the following
provisions of the General Regulations:
Art. XIII, Sec. 3.130: A Lodge cannot exempt any member from the
payment of annual dues but it may remit the dues. The Lodge, however,
must pay the Grand Lodge $9.00 per year.
Article XII Section 3.142: "No Lodge shall make an honorary member,
nor a life member, with exemption from dues'"
Article III Section 3.16 "The revenues of this Grand Lodge shall be
derived from the following sources: (d) From every member in good
standing in a Lodge $9.00; except any member of the armed forces who has
become a prisoner of war or is missing in action during said period."
It is the opinion of the Jurisprudence committee that the resolution
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amended. If it were adopted, however, it would seem to create a number of
problems regarding the individual's status with Grand Lodge, all Masonic
organizations, and foreign Masonic jurisdictions. It is a concept worthy of
consideration but fraught with difficulty.
It is our opinion that all other resolutions, as changed, meet the
requirements of the Minnesota Masonic Code insofar as legality and
regularity are concerned, subject to those changes and deletions which
have been suggested.
Fraternally submitted,
George R. Wilson, P.G,M.
Russell E, Torfin, P.G,M.
Henry H. Feikema (321)
Galen L. Schmick. G.Sw.B.
Otis H. Godfrey, Jr., P.G.M., Chairman
The Grand Master called on Most Worshipful Brother Ross E.
Frederickson, Past Grand Master, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee
to present his report at this time. A motion was made and seconded to
adopt the report as presented. Motion carried.
REPORT OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE - T984
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Your Committee has carefully considered the availability of funds for
the fiscal year March 1, 1984 through February 28, 1985. We have received
the recommendations of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, the
various committees and resolutions approved at this Annual Communication.
We recommend the following appropriations for the Grand
Lodge year for use as specifically stated, or as much thereof as may be
necessary:
PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS 1984-85
GENERAL FUND Appropriated
Sec. l: Allocated Per Capita Amounts:
(1) $2.50MasonicHomeandCareCenter .........$ 112,651.50
(2) l0centsBenevolenceFund . 4.553.00
(3) Raising Fees:
7z to Reserve Fund . 2,268.00
Yz to Benevolence Fund
2,268.00
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Sec. 2: Annual Communication expenses:
(1) Assistants, Credentials Committee
(2) Assistants, GrandTleasurer .
(3) Audio SYstem
(4) Hosting Distinguished Guests
(5) General HosPitalitY
(6) GrandLodgeDinners ......
(?) Grand TYler and Assistants . .
(8) Grand Master's Jewel, Case, Collar '
(9) Payroll, Per Diem & Mileage
(10) Annual Communication Awards
Total
Sec. 3: Special Meetings:
(1) Area Conferences-Workshops-Festivals
(2) Corporate Trustees Quarterly Meetings
(3) OccasionalCommunications'
(4) Corporate Trustees Contingent Fund . . . '
(5) Spring &Fall Conferences .
(6) Grand Lodge Officers Meetings
(?) Grand lodge Leadership Course Materials .
Total .
(*) Partly covered by attendees admission
Sec. 4: Grand Lodge officers, District:
Representa tives ExPenses :
(1) Grand Master's Allowance . .
(2) Special Visitations approved by G'M. .
(3) District Representatives Visitations
(4) Grand Lodge Officers Aprons, Collars,
Cases and Jewel RePair
90.00
120.00
80.00
4,500.00
1,500.00
1,000,00
160.00
800.00
1?,000.00
350.00
25,600.00
3,000.00
1,300.00
2,500.00
500.00
3,000.00
1,300.00
+4,000.00
15'600'00
1'200.00
(5) Grand Masters' Conference Dues 180.00
(6) Dist. Reprs. Collars & Jewels
1'500.00
Total
Sec. 5: Custodians, Monitors, Schools of
Instruction, Trial Commissions :
(1) Board of Custodians, Monitors Expenses
12,000.00
9,0oo.oo
7,000.00
30.880.00
4'000'00
(2) Trial commissions ' ' 5oo'oo
(3) collars &Jewels
5oo'oo
Total .
5,000.00

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Sec. 6: Grand Lodge Office:
(1) Auditing Books, G.T. & G.,S. 6,000.00
(2) Grand Lodge Office Salaries 50,890.00
(3) Fifty (50) Year Awards . . 600.00
(4) Insurance and Bond Premiums 6,100.00
(5) Maintenance of Office Equipment 1,400.00
(6) Office Supplies 2,900.00
(7) Postage 3,b00.00
(B) PrintingandStationery..... 2,000.00
(9) Rent (including tax increase) 1b,000.00
(10) Soc. Sec. &UnemploymentTaxes ..... 4,000.00
(r1) Telephone &Telegraph . .. . . 2,b00.00
(12) G.M.'s awards & recognition 500.00
Total
Sec, 7: Expenses, Various Committees:
(l) Masonic Research & Education
(2) Subordinate Lodge Buildings
(3) Appeals & Grievances, Appropriations,
Jurisprudence, Lodges and Resolutidns
(4) Public Relations
(5) OrderofDeMolay
(6) LodgeLeadership
(7) Long Range Planning, Cribbage, Minnesota
Mason, External Relations ,
(B) HistoricalandArchival .....,
(9) PrepaidDues .
(10) Special Project-Diabetes for Youth
(11) SpecialCounselor
100,090.00
4,000.00
100.00
1,200.00
( + )6,900.00
150.00
1,100.00
750.00
150.00
( + )650.00
6,100.00
1,600.00
Total 22,700.00
(*) Partly covered by sales income, etc.
Sec. 8: Publication Expenses:
(1) Printing Annual Proceedings & Postage . . . 4,000.00
(2) Listof Lodges-Masonic . 800.00
(3) TheMinnesotaMason . ...... (+)?9,450.00
(4) Ciphers, Manuals, Lectures, Binders . ( + + )9,500.00
(5) Code Review, Printing updates 100.00
(6) Printing Educational Materials 9,000.00
(7) Printing Secretary's Handbook 250.00
Total
(*) 9 issues
( * * ) Partly covered by sales income and inventory on hand
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Sec, 9: Refund of OverPaid Fees & Dues
(1) Refunds PaYable
TOTALGENERALFUND.. .............$
RESERVE FUND
Sec. l0: Anniversary Fund for l50th Anniversary
of Grand Lodge (2003)
(1) AnniversarYFund
Sec. ll: CaPital EquiPment Fund
(1) For CaPital EquiPment Fund
Total Reserve Fund
BENEVOLENCE FUND
Sec. 12: ScholarshiP Awards
(1) Awards
(2) Administrative ExPenses
Total ..
Sec. 13: Fraternal Relations at Rochester:
(1) Representative's Expenses (including
Soc. Sec. & UnemPloYment Taxes)
Sec, 14: Annual MembershiP dues:
(1) Masonic Service Association (MSA) .
(2) Masonic Relief Association of the
U.S.A. and Canada
Total .
Sec. 15: Retirement Benefits:
(1) Benefits PaYable
Sec. 16: Diabetic Youth Program
(1) For suPPort services . . .
TOTAL BENEVOLENCE FUND
1,272.50
407.983.00
500.00
1,100.00
1,500.00
7,000,00
2,500.00
9,500.00
7,000.00
2,321.20
318.36
2,639.56
16,859.00
4,800.00
40,798.56
GRANDTOTALALLFUNDS.... ............$ 450,281.56

We further recommend that:
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( I ) The Grand Treasurer be authorized to disburse Grand Lodge funds
for all normal necessary expenses for March and April 1985, and until such
time as the Grand Lodge holds its next Annual Communication.
(2) The fees charged by the First National Bank of Minneapolis, or any
other bank, as custodians of negotiable securities in any of the fundsaccounts
of this Grand todge be charged to that fund-account.
(3) Inasmuch as appropriations in the General Fund are $380,462.00 and
funds on hand in said fund are $368,391.32, the Grand Treasurer be
authorized to transfer from the Reserve Fund such monies as may be
necessary to cover the deficit in the General Fund of this Grand Lodge year.
(4) In this year of financial difficulty, the expenditures in the General
Fund exceeded appropriations by a total of $8,605.45 and in the Benevolence
Fund by a total of $874.41. However, within the sections of said appropriation
there were numerous overdrafts on an item by item basis. We therefore
recommend the approval as follows of those overdrafts:
General Fund
Section 3:
CorporateTrusteesMeetings.... ...$ 313.80
Grand Lodge Officers'Meetings 352.70
Section 4:
Special Visitations . 1,144.06
Grand Officers'Jewel Repair, etc. . . . 262.09
Section 6:
InsuranceandBondPremiums .....1,115'92
Postage 547.33
PrintingandStationery ...., 121'85
Soc. Sec. & Unemployment Taxes 349.68
Telephone & TelegraPh 601.31
Section 7:
Masonic Research & Education Committee 24.07
LodgeteadershipCommittee .... .. 220.77
Long Range Planning, Cribbage, etc. . . 413.43
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$ 666.50
1,406.65
2,736.09
658.26

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Section 8:
List of Lodges'Masonic
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Code Review, Printing updates, etc. 3'072.11
3,137.95
TotalGeneralFundOverdrafts . ......$8,605.45
Benevolence Fund
Section 14:
Masonic Service Association Dues . 874.4I
Total Benevolence Fund Overdrafts
Respectfully submitted,
Ross E. Frederickson, P.G.M., Chairman
Jay A. York, P,G.M.
Archibald Duncan, P.G.M.
Samuel K. Dickinson, P.G.M.
Robert F. Papas, S.G.S.
874.4L
The Deputy Grand Master, Brother Charles J. Wilson was called on to
present the Auditor's Report. Following presentation of the report' a motion
was made and seconded to accept the report as given. Motion carried.

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
AUDITOR'SREPORT
M. W, Alyn N. DulI, Grand Master
and Officers and lilembers of The Grand
Lodqe of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota
St. Paul Masonic Center
200 East PLato BoulevaEd
st. PauI, Minnesotsa 55107
we have examined the slalement of assets, liabilities
and fund balances (on a rnodified cash basis) of The crand Lodge
of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota as of Februaty 29, 1984, and the
relat.ed sgatenents of cash receip!s and expenditures and changes
in fund balances for che year lhen ended. our examination was
made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
and, accordingly, included such tests of the accounting records
and such olher auditing procedures as we considered necessary in
the circunsCances,
As described in Note l, the Lodge's policy is to prepare
its financlal staternents on a modified cash receipts and expendi-
tures basis; consequently, certaln revenue and the related assets
are recognlzed when received rather than when earned, and certain
expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obllgation
is incurred. Accordlngly, the acconpanying financial statements
are not intended to present financlal position and resultE of operations
in conformity wlth generally accepted accounting principles.
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
In our opinion, lhe financial Etaeements referred to
above present fairly the assets, llabilities and fund balances
arlsing fron a modifled cash basis of account.ing of The Grand
Lodge of A.F. & A.tt. of Minnesota as of Februaty 29,1984, and the
revenue collected and expenditures made by it and changes in its
fund balances during the year hhen ended, on the basis of account-
ing described in Note 1, nhich basis has been applied in a manner
consiiten! with that of the preceding year.
Field nork Conpleted:
March 17, 1984
Respectfully subnitced,
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
The Grand Lodge of A.F,,&,A.M. of }linnesota
STATEI,IENT OF ASSETS, I,IABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
FEBRUARY 29, 1984
ASSETS
General Fund
Current.
PeEty Cash
Cash in Bank - Checking
gavings Certificate of Deposit
Cash Equivalent - Money Market Funds
Due fron Subordinate Lodaes
Due from Other Funds
Inventories
Tot.aI Current Assets
Furniture and Equi.pmenC - At Cost
Furniture and Equipment
Lessr AccumuLated Depreciation
Ne! Furniture and Equipnent
Total Assets, General Eund
Reserve Fund
cash Tn-EEn-E-- checking
Investments - At Cost (Harket S7l9 355)
ToEal Assets, Reserve Fund
Benevolence Fund
Pett.y Cash
Cash in Bank - Checking
Savings Cert.ificates of Deposit
Investnents - At Cost (Market 5478 '1421
Total Assets, Benevolence Fund
l50th Anniversarv Fund
ca sn EEi-ilE'fEn t-:-I666f-ua-?ke t Fund s
Capital Equipment Fund
Cash Equivalent - Money Market Funds
Wm. W. Lundell Scholarship Fund
Cash in Bank - Savinqs
Savings Certificates of Deposit
Total Assets, Wm. W. LundeII Scholarship Fund
Public Relations Fund
Cash Equivalent - Money Market Funds
Due from Other Funds
Total Assets, PubIic Relalions Fund
Prepaid Dues Fund
Cash in Bank - Checking
Savings CertificaEe of Deposit
Investments - AE Cost (Market $61 714)
TotaI AsseEs. Prepaid Dues Fund
Col. J. B. Ladd Fund
Cash in Bank - Checking
Savings Certificates of Deposit
Total Assets, Col. J. B. Ladd Fund
Tobaf Assets, All Funds
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
89
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9 145
200 000
244 266
6 554
2 190
10 004
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30 279
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34 135
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742 640
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67 603
504 751
576 253
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15 605
'1 142
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112
24 000
65 094
89 806
2 456
55 000
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Due to SubordinaEe Lodges - Refund Fees anal Dues
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uinneiota Sales Tax Payable
Total current Liabilities' General Funal
Benevolence Fund
Due to Other Funds
capital Equipnent Fund
Due to Other Funds
Prepaitl Dues Fund
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Total Liabilities, All' Funtls
FUND BALANCES
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The Grand Lodge of A.F. 6 A.ll. of Mlnnesota
February 29 | 1944
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NOTES TO FI
(ON A MODIFIED CASH BASIS)
sunrnarv of Sionificant Accountinq Policies
a. Bagis of Accountlng - The books of accoun! are naintained on a
cash receipts and expenditures basi3. At the close of each
year, adjustments are made for inventories and cerbain minor
accrualg for fees and duesi receivable and Payable - subordinate
lodgesi unpaid assessnents - subordina!e lodges; and
rnisceLlaneous supplies. other liabilities reflect amounts
collected for other organizations which are unPaid at year-end.
b. Inventories - Inventories are stated at cost on the first-in,
first-out (FIFO) basis, Ouanbities are delernined annually by
actual count.
c. Furniture and Equipnent and DePreciation - Furniture and
equlpnent are carried at cost' DePreciation is conPuted on a
straigh!-llne basis using es!itnaLed useful lives ranging fron
5 to 33-113 years,
d. Incone Taxes - The Grand Lodge of A.F. E A.l'1. of Minnesota is
exempt fron federal incorne taxes under Section 501(c)(10) of
the Internal Revenue Codet lherefore, no provision for incone
taxes is included ln the statenents.
InvestrnenLs
The Board of CorPorate Trustees has authorized lhe Grand Treasurer
to purchase securiEies for che various funds. The securities thal
nay be purchased or sold without Prior aPProval are restr/icted to
obligations of the United States Treasury and agencies of the
United States havlng a naEurity of less lhan two years and noney
narket funds whlch invest l00t of thelr money in U. s. GovernmenE
securitles or are insured by a U. s. Governnent agency. various
restrictlons are inposed on all. other investments. The narkeE
value of Ehe investments at February 29, 1984, has decLined S18 530
or l.5t of the total cost of all lnvestnents, all funds. Policy
has been to retain all invesEmenEs until maturity. Because of this
policy it has been determined that the financial statements should
not reflect the decline in market. value.
Minnegota Masonic llone Per Capita Apportionnent
In accordance with Article IItr Grand Lodge Finances' Section
3.1?(c) (c-l ) of the .1967 Revision of lhe Masonic code relating to
the Minnesota Maeonic Home Per CaPita APPortionnent, the Grand
Lodge has a ltabllity ln the amount of $112 651, comPuted as
follows:
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
tha Crand todge of A.F. e A.!l' of ilinnesota
t brulry 29, 1984
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TO FINANC STATEMENTS cont'd .
(ON A MODIFIED CASH BASIS)
Total tlenbership ReporEed as of 12/31/80
Adjustnen!s During the Year for Errors
and Onissions - Add
. - Deduct
Adjusted Membership
ltembership ats S2.50
Less: Ahounts AtEributed to Adjustments
ToEal Liability
s19
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(1 174)
112 651
Total mernbership and adjustnents were determined by The Grand Lodge
enployeesr examination of subordinate lodge annual returns.
Pensions
In accordance with Article xVIIIT Retirenent of Grand Lodge
Enployees, sections 3.224 through 3.230 of the 19?8 Revision of the
Masonic Code, The Grand Lodge has an unfunded retirement PIan ehich
is administered by a pension corunittee. This plan is in effect for
full-tlme Grand Loalge employees flrsE employed on and after
April 3, 1970. During the year, six forner employees Here Participating
in plans governed by prior revisions of the Masonic Code at
a total cost to The Grand Lodge of 915 859.
Lease Connitment
rn May, 19?4, The Grand Lodge entered into a three-year lease
agreemen! with the }lasonic TenPle Agsociation of st. Paul, a
!,li.nnesota corporation. The lease connenced JuIy 1, 1974, and i.s
renewable beyond the initial tern for two successive three-year
periods. The lease provides for approximately I 250 square feet of
office space. In Ehe event addit.ional storage space is needed and
the space ls available, addicional rent in the amounc of S0.125 Per
squar- foot will be charged. A tax escalation clause Provides for
additional rent to be paid in the event subsequenb real estate
taxes to be paid exceed those whtch are due and Payabl'e in the year
19'14. Rent during the renewal periods is to be adjusted in
accordance rrith the increase or decrease in the Bureau of Labor
statiscics iconsuners'Price Index - U. s. city Averages - for
Urban t{age Earners and clerical workers - A11 lEems". An additional
lease extension was signed, dated January 29,1992t for the
period tlarch 1' 1982 to February 28, 1983, at a nonthly rental of
S937 or S11 250 a year. All other terms and condiEions renain the
sane as gtaled in t.he original lease. AItshough the lease extension
has expired, The Grand Lodge ls slill operating under its Provisions.
Rent.als charged to exPendltures for the year anounted to
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.ll. of Minnesota
February 29, 1984
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Prepaid Dues Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contrd.)
In accordance with Article XXI, a Plan has been pug into effect
whereby any Master Mason, who is ln good standing in any Lodge
charlered by this Grand Lodge, nay becotne a ParticiPant of thls
fund. CosE to the member is delermined based upon a fornula conslstlng
of the menberrs age and the annual dues of his hone Lodge.
There ire provisions for affiliatlon rrilh another Lodge in this
Grand Jurisdict.j.on by dual nenbershiP, transfer and consollda!ion
of Lodges. In the event of a ParliciPanErs death, a Portion of the
investnen! incone earned on the unused poation of his conlribution
is returned to his home Lodge. No refund shall be nade from the
fund to any person for any reason. Delermination of the fundrs
ablllty to pay future obligations, under current Provisions, has
no! been determined.
col. J. B. Ladd Fund
A truBL creaLed under ghe Last l{ill and TesEament of lhe late CoI.
Janes B. Ladd names The Grand Irodge of A.F. & A.til. of [innesota as
one of Ehe beneficiaries, subject to certain restrictions as to
expenditures of the receipts from the trust. Raymond E. Schlenner,
Grand Treasurer' has been apPointed agent for The Grand Lodge
corporate trustees and naintatns a record of cash received and
expended.
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96
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
TO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
M. W. AIyn N. Du]l' Grand llaster
and officers and Menbers of The Grand
Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of minnesota
St. Paul Masonic Center
200 East. Plato Boulevard
st. Paul, Minnesota 55107
our exanina!lon Has nade for the purpose of forning an
opinion on the basic financial statenents taken as a whole. The
statements of analysis of investnents and of cash erpenditures
conpared !o budgeb appropriations as of February 29r 1984' are
presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a
required part of the baglc financial statements. The infornacion
in such schedules has been subjecEed to t.he auditing procedures
applied in the examinallon of the baslc financial staEementsi and
in our oplnlonr excep! for Ehe effects of Note 1 to che basic
financial gtalementsr auch infornation is fairly stated in all
naterial Eespects in relation to the basic financlal staEenents
Eaken as a whole.
Fi.eld Work Completed3
Itarch 17,1984
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
The crand lJodge of A.F. e A.M. of MlnneEola
STATEMENT OF CASH EXPENDITURES
COMPARED TO BUDGET APPROPRT\!IgT{q
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1994
General Fund
secti6fr-Ti-EllT5EE'ted per CaDira Amounts :
l'lasonic Home and Care Cenler
Reserve Fund - Pees
Benevolence Fund3
Dues
Fees
ToEal Section t
Section 2: Annual Corununicalion Expense:
Assistants, Credentials Connittee
Assistants, Grand Treasurer
Audio System
Hosting Disttnguished cuests
ceneral Hospitalicy
crand Lodge Dinners
Grand Tyler and Assist.ants
Grand l,lasterrs Jewel, Case and Collar
Payroll, Per Dien and Mileage
Annual Comunication Awards
Total Sect.ion 2
Section 3: Speclal Meetlngs:
Area Conferences - Workshops - FesLivals
Corporat.e Trusteesr euarterly Meetings
Occasional Connnunications
crand Masterrs Rededicalj.on project
Corporate Trusteesr Contingent Fund
Spring and Fall Conferences
crand todge officersr Meetings
crand lJodge Leadershlp Course Materlals
Total SecLion 3
Section 4: crand Lodge Officers,, District
Representativesr Expenses:
crand Masterrs Allovrance
special Visitations Approved by
crand Master
District Representatives, Visitations
Grand Lodge Officersr Aprons, Collars,
Caseg and Jevrel Repalr
crand l,last.er I s Conference Dues
DistricE. RepresentaLives' Supply
Cases, Etc.
Total Section 4
Budget
Appropria
tlons
s11? 37s
2 344
4 695
2 344
126 755
90
r20
60
4 500
1 000
1 000
160
800
18 000
350
26 080
5 000
800
2. 500
2 000
500
3 000
1 000
I 000
l5 800
12 000
7 000
7 000
700
120
2 000
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99
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Cash (Over)
Expendi- Under
tures Budqet
9117 375 S
2 344
4 695
2 344
7ZT75d
60
120
45
2 095
527
1 000
100
574
15 0s4
60
19 535
30
15
2 405
473
60
226
2 946
290
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114 (314)
837 663
2 000
148 352
739 2 261
353 (353)
282 718
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12 000
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5 008
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1 992
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120
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
The qfand Lodge of.A.F. & A.u. of Mlnnesota
STATEMENT OF CASH EXPENDITURES
COMPARED TO BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29' 1984
General Fund ( Cont rd . )
Sectlon 5: Custodians ' Monrtors ' scnoors
of InsEruction and Trial Conmissions:
Board of custodians, Monitors ExPenses
TriaI comnissions
Total section 5
Section 6: Granal Lodge Offices
Auditing Books
crand Lodge office salaries
Fifty Year Awards
Ml gcellaneous ExPenses
Insurance and Bond Preniums
Maintenance - Office Equipment
office suPPlies
Postage
Printing and SgationerY
Rent (IncIuding Tax Increase)
Social SecuriEy and Unemployment Taxes
Telephone and TelegraPh
Recognition certlf icates
Total SecEion 6
Section ?: ExPenses' Various Comnitlees;
Masonic Research and Educalion
subordinate Lodge Buildings
ADpeals --Jurisprudence, and Grievances' APPropriaclons,
Lodges and Resolutlons
PubIic Relations
order of Deuolay
Lodge LeadershiP
Long-nange Planningr Cribbage, Minnesota
Mason. Fraternal CofresPondence,
Special counselor, Etc.
Hisiorical and Archival
Total section 7
Budgec
Appropr i -
ations
$ 4000
200
4 200
4 900
4A 240
600
1 300
5 200
1 400
1 600
2 800
4 600
15 000
3 800
r 900
s00
91 840
1 600
100
2 500
50
1 100
800
150
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Cash (Over)
Expendi- Under
tures Budqet
s 130092?00
48 152
34s -tE2
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4 900
48 240
500
2 1o4 (804)
5 316 (1 115)
1023 37'l
1 061 539.
3 341 (s47)
4 't22 (122','
13 124 1 S75
4 1s0 (3s0)
2 5O1 (601 )
226 274
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100
205 45
1 103 1 397
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1 214 (414)
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.ll. of uinnesota
OF CASH EXPENDI
COMPARED TO BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
E YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29. 1984
General Fund (cont'd.)
Section 8: Publication Expenses!
Printsing Annual Proceedings and Poslage
List of Lodges - Masonic
The Minnesota Mason
Ciphers, ManuaIs, LecEures, Binalerg
Code Review, Printing Updates
Printing Educational Materials
Printing Secretaryr s Handbook
Total Secllon I
section 9: Refund of Overpaid Fees
and Dues
TotaL ceneral Fund
Reserve Fund
Sectsio- lo-l--Em-[iersary Fund for 150t.h
Anniversary of crand Lodge
Section 113 Capital Equipnent Fund
Total Reserve Fund
Benevolence Fund
sect i oi-T2;-EE66T;;sFi p Award s :
Award s
Administrative Expenses
Total Section 12
Section 13: Fraternal ReLations a!
Roches Eer
Section l4: Annual Menbership Dues:
ilasonic Relief AssociaEion of the
United States and Canada
llasonic service Association (tlSA)
Total Section 14
Section 15: Re!irenent Benefits
Total Benevolence Fund
Tobal AII Funds
Budget
Appropr iattons
$ 4000
700
65 300
3 500
't 450
2 900
500
?8 350
2 064
380 462
500
6 400
6 900
7 000
2 500
--9 500
7 600
I 504
323
1 427
101
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Cash (Over)
Expend i- Under
tures Budget
s 3?s58 245
766 (66)
60 166 5 134
2 655 84s
4 522 (3 072')
2 081 8r9
262 238
't4 207 4 143
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6 400
6 900
7 000
2 409 91
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2 379 (875)
323
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02 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Right Worshipful Brother Donald J. Flood, Senior Grand Warden moved
that the following reports be received and adopted as printed and
distributed; Finance and Investment Committee, Office Management
Committee, Board of Corporate Tlustees, and the Masonic Memorial
Hospital Fund, Inc. Motion was seconded and carried.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Minnesota A.F. & A.M.:
The Committee on Finance and Investment met on April 12, 1983. At this
meeting the committee authorized the Grand Tleasurer to invest $50,000 of
Benevolence Funds in Money Market Funds. These funds are insured.
On May 16, 1983 the Executive Committee authorized the Grand
Treasurer to replace Benevolence Funds invested in Federal Home Loan
Bank Bonds maturing on May 25, 1983 with new issue 5 year bonds in the
amount of $55,000 at 10.15 Percent.
The committee also approved investing $20,000 in prepaid dues funds for
10 years at 10.55 Percent.
The committee chairman wishes to acknowledge the dedication and
interest shown by the Grand Treasurer Raymond Schlemmer and the
committee members toward this important work of the Grand Lodge.
Fraternally submitted,
R.W.B. Donald W. Sether (258) J.G'W.
W.B. Ralph L. Hultquist (4) S.G.D.
W.B. Galen L. Schmick (277) G.Sw.B.
W.B. Vernon M. Lang (44)
R.W.B. Raymond E. Schlemmer (u8) G'T'
R.W.B. Donald J. Flood (25?) S.G.W', Chairman
REPORT OF THE OFFICE MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Minnesota A.F. & A.M.:
The Office Management Committee met on February 2, 1983 to discuss
office salaries and expenses and budget recommendations for the Grand
Lodge year 1984-1985.
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That the Grand Lodge purchase an additional disk drive for the office
computer.
That salary increases be allowed averaging 6 percent for the Grand
Secretary, the office personnel and the Grand Treasurer.
The committee further recommended that a salary consideration of
$2000.00 be allowed W.B. Lane Peterson G.St.B. for the work he performed
during the Grand Secretary's illness.
Fraternally,
Donald W. Sether (258) J.G.W.
Charles J. Wilson (59-100) D.G.M.
Donald J. Flood (257) S.c.W.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CORPORATE TRUSTEES
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
The Corporate Board of Trustees for the Grand Lodge year of 1983-84
were as follows:
Alyn N. Dull, G.M., President
Charles J, Wilson, D.G.M., Vice President
Donald J. Flood, S.G.W., Secretary
Donald W. Sether, J.G.W.
Ralph L. Hultquist, S.c.D.
David S. Bouschor, J.G.D.
John P. Peterson. P.G.M.
Jay A. York, P.G.M.
The Corporate Board met on four occasions; March 26, 1983, at North
Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud; June 4, 1983 at the Minnesota Masonic Home;
August 20, 1983 at Fidelity Lodge No,39, Austin; November 19, 19BB at
Sharon Lodge No. 104, Willmar. Minutes of these meetings are on file at the
Grand Lodge Office.
The Grand Tleasurer was authorized to act as the agent for the Grand
Lodge in its transactions with the Ladd Memorial Fund account.
LADD TRANSACTIONS
Crane Lake Volunteer Fire Department . . . . , . . , . . ,91,500.00
Lutheran Social Services. Willmar 1.325.00
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OrrAmbulanceService,Orr.., ,..2,000.00
LittleFallslibrary .......2,600.00
MatchingFunds,LocallodgeScholarships ....... 5,000.00
Bro.EugeneBatten,SanJose,CA .... ...,. 1,000.00
Veterans Administration Medical Center . . 1,000.00
Minnesota Sheriff's Boys Ranch . . 500.00
The Loft 1,000.00
...1,000.00
SouthCentralMinistry
Christmas Anonymous, Rochester 300.00
St. Vincent dePaul, St. Paul 300.00
Union Gospel Mission, Duluth 300.00
Union Gospel Mission, St. Paul 300.00
Salvation Army, St. Paul . 500.00
Salvation Army, Minneapolis . 500.00
MinnesotaMasonicHome . ..,,...5,000.00
JamesDahl,Cloquet .,...3,000.00
St.CloudBoys&GirlsClub .. .....3,000.00
Respectfully
Donald J. Flood
Senior Grand Warden
Secretary for the
Board of Corporate Trustees
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
MASONIC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FUND, INC.
Report of the President
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
It is the end of another eventful year and your Board is proud of the
achievements and progress we have made.
In October of 1983 we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the opening of
the Masonic Cancer Center. Also in 1983 a new four bed Intensive Care Unit
was opened on the third floor. This unit provides nursing care for ill patients
requiring intensive medical care.
Over the years we have been very fortunate to have Dr. B. J. Kennedy
and his competent staff who have helped the Masonic Cancer Center earn
both a national and an international reputation in teaching and research.
This year we thought we would acquaint you with some of the work our
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Dr. Kennedy was instrumental in defining the qualifications of a medical
oncologist and establishing the basis for this training. He conducts research
in several areas of cancer. He led a national group in the study of early
detection of breast cancer and his contributions are known nationallv and
internationally.
Dr. Kennedy participates in many cancer related programs. He was the
first Chairman of the Subspecialty Committee for Medical Oncology of the
American Board of Internal Medicine; in 1983 he was President of the
American Association for Cancer Education; he represents the American
Medical Association and American Society of Clinical Oncology to the
Commission of Cancer of the American College of Surgeons; he is Chairman
of the Study Group on Hodgkin's Disease and Co-Chairman of the Study
Group on Testis Cancer; Chairman of the Committee on Oncologic and
Hematologic Agents and Chairman of the Task Force on Stomach Cancer
which develops methods of staging cancer.
During the past year Dr. Kennedy participated in the successful efforts
to have the National Cancer Institute devote increased funds for cancer
education of students of the health professions.
The faculty of the Masonic Cancer Center have participated in scientific
cancer programs in many countries with the expanding international
recognition of their work. Kennedy lectured for two weeks at Beijing Cancer
Institute and Hospital (same as U.S. National Cancer Institute) followed by
lectures at Xian, Quingdao, Nanjing and Suhsien. He presented a paper on
Stomach Cancer in Koln, Germany. In Geneva, Switzerland he was appointed
to a World Health Organization for selection of a Kuwait Foundation Cancer
prize. Dr. Kennedy is Principal Investigator of a cooperative research
grant. The Cancer and teukemia Group B is a national cooperative group
sponsored by the National Cancer Institute that conducts clinical trials in
cancers of the lung, breast, lymphomas, leukemia and other solid tumors.
The Minnesota Oncology Group is an active participant of this cooperative
effort with several of the faculty chairing special committees or specific
research projects.
Several other faculty have attended scientific cancer programs in
Europe including Dr. Bruce Peterson, Dr. Clara Bloomfield, Dr. David
Hurd, Dr. David Kiang and Dr. William Hrushesky.
During the year 72 resident physicians and 24 medical students received
direct supervision and teaching.
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
On January 28, 1983 your Board of Directors approved funding for the
1983-1984 fiscal year as follows:
1. Masonic Professorship in Oncology . . . . . .$ 60'900.00
(B. J. KennedY, M.D.)
31'600.00
2. Masonic Cancer Research Fellowships (3) '
a. Dr. Steve Duane, second year trainee
b. Dr. Vickie Thomas, first year trainee
c. Dr. Gary Shapiro, first year trainee
Total ...
1984-1985 Funding
$ 92.500.00
On February 3, 1984 your Board of Directors approved funding for the
1984-1985 fiscal year as follows:
1. Masonic Professorship in Oncology . . . . . .$ 64'500'00
(B. J. KennedY, M.D.)
2. Masonic Cancer Research Fellowships . . . . 51'000.00
a. Dr. Paul Savage, first year trainee
b. Dr. Neal Christiansen, first year trainee
c. Dr. Vicky Thomas, second year trainee
d. Dr. Gary Shapiro, second year trainee
3. Editorial Assistant
4. Equipment and Supplies
Total.
15'000.00
9'000'00
......$139'500.00
The Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. is in good financial condition.
Receipts for the fiscal year ended February 29, 1984 were $503,213'51
derived from contributions, memorials, bequests and earned interest.
Operating expenses for the daily on going work was $89,811.97, Net worth is
$1,737,597.20.
The financial statement of your Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc.,
showing receipts
parison and the n
and made a part
wick, Mitchell an
records and books of account.
We wish to thank each and every one of you for your generous contributions
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tinuing support of t}te Masons, Eastern Star Chapters and various other
Masonic bodies, this wonderful work could not continue, This is a great
opportunity to put money to work where it can be used to relieve human
suffering. All gifts should be sent to our office at 1100 Baker Building,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402.
Donald M. Severson, Vice President and Office Manager, is available to
speak on the hospital and its workings to any Iodge, Eastern Star Chapter or
any other group you might feel is interested. A letter to the Fund office or
phone call is all that is needed.
We will continue to keep you informed of the activities of your Masonic
Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. as well as the on going work within the
Masonic Cancer Center through this annual report and our quarterly
Masonic Cancer Center newsletter. If any of you are not now receiving our
newsletter and would like to, please let me know. Ttris is sent at no cost to
interested persons, Also if you are planning on moving or know of someone
who was reeeiving our newsletter who has passed away, please let us know.
We wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and
gratitude to the skilled and dedicated physicians and surgeons, the administrative
staff, and nurses who minister to the care and treatment of
cancer patients and those who help make this time easier for the patient and
his or her family,
The Annual meeting of the Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc. will
be held at the University of Minnesota on May 16, 1984.
Thank you all for your work, generous gifts and talents.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Donald J. Flood. President
At this time Brother Flood presented the Supplemental Report for the
Board of Corporate Trustees. On a motion duly made by Brother Flood to
accept the report as presented. Motion seconded and carried.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
BOARD OF CORPORATE TRUSTEES
The final meeting of the Corporate Board, for the year 1989{4 was held
on March 3, 1984 at the St. Paul Masonic Center.
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Several items of business were conducted and recommendations were
made for election to the following boards and offices.
GrandTreasurer ... ..R'W.B. RaymondE.Schlemmer
Grand Secretary . . . .R.W.B' Harvey R. Hansen
Directors, Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund Inc.
Franklin G. Emrick
Alyn N. Dull
Ralph J. Godin
Directors, Minnesota Masonic Home and Care Center
Alyn N. Dull
Vernon M. Lang
Lester J. Asfeld
LADD FUND
The following proposals were submitted and approved'
Boy Scout TrooP No. 100,
To assist boys for camping equipment .$ 1'000.00
DeMolay, To assist in mailing expense
forDeMolay"UncleProgram" .. ". '....$ 5'000.00
DiabetesEducationCenter
,,....$10'000'00
Matching funds for local Lodges
ScholarshipFunds .
.....$11'975'00
GraceNeighborhoodNurserySchool,Mpls. .'.'...',.....$ 500'00
Respectfully submitted,
At this time the Grand Master asked for additional nominations for the
office of Grand Treasurer. The only nominee was Right Worshipful Brother
Raymond E. Schlemmer and there beinq no additional nominations, the
Grand Master asked for a motion to cast a unanimous ballot for Brother
Schlemmer as Grand Tleasurer. The Motion was seconded and carried. The
Grand Master declared Brother Schlemmer elected for the ensuing year'
The Grand Master asked for additional nominations for Grand
Secretary. Hearing none, a motion was made to elect Right Worshipful
Brother Ha.uey R, Hansen, as Grand secretary, and a unanimous ballot was
cast. The Grand Master declared Brother Hansen duly elected Grand
Secretary.
The Grand Master asked for additional nominations for Directors of the
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Franklin G. Emrick, P.G.M., M.W.B. Alyn N. Dull, P.G.M., and Brother
Ralph J. Godin and a motion was made to cast a unanimous ballot for those
nominated. The motion was seconded and carried. The Grand Master
declared those nominated dulv elected.
The Grand M".tu, no* "rt "d for additional nominations for Directors of
the Minnesota Masonic Home. Those nominated were M.W.B. Alyn N. Dull,
G.M., Brother Vernon M. Lang, and Brother Lester J. Asleld and a motion
was made to cast a unanimous ballot for those nominated. The motion was
seconded and carried. The Grand Master declared those nominated dulv
elected.
At this time the Grand Master called for a report from the Minnesota
Masonic Foundation, Inc. No report was forthcoming.
The Grand Master called for a report from the Minnesota Masonic
Home. Brother Edwin A. Martini, Jr., Administrator presented the Report
of tbe President and the Administrator.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTAND ADMINISTRATOR
OF THE MINNESOTA MASONIC HOME
For the year ending December 31, f983
To Minnesota Masonic Home, a Corporation, and
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota I
Brethren of our Masonic Fraternity:
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota authorized the creation of Minnesota
Masonic Home as a separate corporation in 1906 "to meet those claims of
charity which cannot be met in the ordinary way by help in private homes;
that charity which Masonry has always inculcated and declared as the great
duty of man."
The corporate structure of the Home consists of memberships rather
than of stockholders. Currently there are 292 memberships consisting of the
Grand Lodge, the 238 Blue Lodges and 53 other Masonic relationships including
the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and 23 subordinate
Chapters.
The management of the Home is vested in a Board of thirteen Trustees
consisting of the Grand Master, during his term of office, and eight Trustees
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elected by the Grand Lodge and four Trustees elected by the members of this
corporation, one of whom is nominated by the Grand Chapter Order of the
Eastern Star of Minnesota. This gives the Grand Lodge control of the Home.
The Trustees are elected for three-year terms and cannot serve more than
four consecutive terms.
As of December 31, 1983, there were 277 residents in the Home; 80 men
and 197 women, including 2? married couples. Of this number, 143 resided in
the Main Lodge and 134 in the Care Center. The average age was 85.32 years
and the average length of residency was 5.33 years.
Presently, space is immediately available for admission to the Main
Lodge, but there is approximately an eight-month waiting period for any
new admission to the Care Center. It is apparent that individuals delay
making decisions to seek admission to the Home until they are in need of
skilled nursing care. Main Lodge residents have preferential admission to
the Care Center. Therefore, we encourage anyone considering applying for
admissiori not to wait until they require skilled nursing care.
The "statement of Operating Fund Revenues and Expenses" demonstrates
that the Home is a fairly substantial organization. Using approximate
figures for 1983, the operating revenue was 4.8 million dollars;
operating expenses were 5.1 million dollars or $14,000 per day; resulting in a
net operating loss of $242,000. This requires explanation. Three-fifths or 3
million dollars of our revenue represents Medicaid benefits received on
behalf of ?8 percent of our residents who are without funds, except for
limited income from Social Security, pensions and the like. We, therefore,
participate in the Medicaid program and the Department of Welfare
establishes the rates we must charge residents and requires the same rate
for both private pay and Medicaid recipients. The 1983 daily rates were
933.34 in the Main Lodge and $65.5? in the Care Center. Our actual cost is 2.48
percent greater than what we are allowed to charge because, although there
have been reductions in the Medicaid program, we have not cut back on the
quality of our care. Fortunately, the net operating loss was covered by nonoperating
revenue. It would be ideal if we could provide care for our
residents without any government support, but our endowment funds are
insufficient to generate enough income to replace the benefits received
under the Medicaid program.
Regardless of whether or not benefits are received through the Medicaid
program, the operation of the Home is subject to voluminous rules and
regulations imposed by approximately 25 city, county, state and Federal
agencies and regulatory bodies. Resultantly, close attention must be given
to all these areas because any change in regulations or in the Home's circumstances
could dictate modification of the Home's practices and
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During 1983, consulting with retained attorneys and certified public
accountants, we made an extensive review of the Home's tax exemption
status under the Internal Revenue Code and the Home's relationship with
the Department of Welfare. It was concluded that it was important that we
segregate the endowment fund or investment portfolio of the Home into a
separate corporation. Contributions to the Home will then go into the new
corporation and such contributions and the income from investments would
be excluded from the operation of the Home and eliminated from formula
tests for continuing our tax exemption and Medicaid benefits for our
residents qualified under that program.
At a special meeting of the Home on October 15, 1983, the corporate
membership authorized the Trustees to remove and place the assets of the
Home's investment portfolio in Minnesota Masonic Home Endowment, a
corporation to function and operate under the control of the Home. The new
corporation was formed but is not presently functioning, nor have the assets
been transferred because a ruling has not yet been obtained from the Internal
Revenue Service.
State and Federal authorities are struggling with budgets, and of great
concern are the escalating costs of programs for the elderly. They are
looking for alternative ways of providing care at less cost. Their decisions
will affect hospitals, nursing homes and retirement homes all over the
United States. What is the trend? How will our Home be affected? If the
direction is for "in-home" services, how would this affect the Main Lodge
census? We would like to renovate and improve those quarters but what will
be the future occupancy? Should the Care Center be expanded because of the
demand for that type of care? Would we be permitted to expand the Care
Center? We are not certain we would. Should the Home get involved in outpatient
services?
Those are some of the concerns created by government involvement and
our compelling desire to continue providing quality care. We must embark
on a planning process that wiil encompass a thorough examination of the
needs of the Fraternity and the Order as well as the Home's facilities, services
and programs. We are also concerned with the declining and aging
membership in the Fraternity. Will our declining membership diminish the
need for our Masonic Home? Will it be necessary to consider providing care
for people not involved with the Fraternity?
Our objective is to preserve the Home's heritage while meeting the
challenges of today and tomorrow. It has served us well and we are proud of
what we are. The Home enjoys a reputation of providing the highest quality
care which was achieved and is maintained by a competent staff, a supportive
Fraternity and related bodies, devoted volunteers and dedicated
Trustees with whom we are proud to be associated.
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As of today, two such Trustees, M.W.B Mortimer B. Miley and M,W.B.
William W. Widstrand, have fulfilled the terms permissible as Trustees.
Their successors will be elected by the Grand Lodge during this Annual
Communication.
How do we acknowledge their contributions over the years? Invaluable,
yes - but perhaps they could each be more accurately described as being
altruistic - having unselfish concern for the welfare of others. We know that
these two dedicated Brothers will continue working just as hard for the good
of the Craft as they did for the residents of the Masonic Home while serving
as Tlustees. We will miss them.
We who endeavor to perpetuate this effort appreciate that among the
accomplishments of Masonry in Minnesota is the building and development
of the Minnesota Masonic Home. From the purchase of a farm on the Min'
nesota River in Bloomington in 1918 has evolved a retirement community
and skilled nursing home that Masons and visitors from all parts of the
country have pronounced as one of the finest in the land. The Masonic Home
is your Home and you should take great pride in it.
Respectfully submitted,
Lester J. Asfeld, President, Board of Tlustees
Minnesota Masonic Home
Edwin A. Martini, Jr., Administrator
Minnesota Masonic Home
MINNESOTA MASONICHOME
STATEMENTS OF OPERATING FUND REVENUES AND EXPENSES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 3r, 1983 and 1982
1983
REVENUE
Resident Board and Care .$4,765,162
Ancillary Income (Net)
PhysicalTherapy .. 49,349
Pharmacy 15,071
Other Operating Revenue 19,662
OPERATING EXPENSES
Nursing , $1,823,023
Laboratory 5,906
Occupational Therapy 79,275
Dietary , . 1,210,328
Housekeeping 553,336
Laundry 81,882
r982
$4,493,914
75,519
15,154
23,748
TotalRevenue..... ...$4,849,244 $4,608,335
$1,?26,103
5,966
82,931
1,190,480
531,788
66,008

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Plant Operations andMaintenance ...
Depreciation
Administrative and General
Corporation
Total Operating Expenses
Net Loss From Operations
113
600,905 568,389
203,363 188,574
488,103 490,278
44,776 35,744
......$5,090,897 $4,886,261
OTHER INCOME
Interest Income
..$2,637,070
Contributions ..
Dividend Income
76t,737
177,885
Gain on Sale of Investments
Miscellaneous .....
626
5,372
OTHER EXPENSE
GoodCheer(Net). ......$
Bank Investment Fees
Miscellaneous . ....
$2,527,240
685,634
186,575
3,838
5,970
Total Other Income . . . .$3,582,690 $3,409,257
348 $
23,930
r,774
8,359
23,685
8,779
TotalOtherExpenses .........$ 26,052 $ 40,823
RevenuesinExcessofExpenses ........$3,314,985 $3,090,508
Most Worshipful Brother Mortimer B, Miley, Past Grand Master and a
retiring member of the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota Masonic Home
spoke in appreciation of his service on the Board. As the Secretary of the
Home Board, he gave some highlights from his Annual Report.
MINNESOTA MASONIC HOME
ANNUAL SECRETARY'S REPORT
It is my pleasure to review with you the role of the Minnesota Masonic
Home, expanding on the statistical report furnished you this morning.
In the history of the Home we have provided care for 2,305 individuals.
The Home admits people capable of living in the residential area with
supportive care from the staff and, for those with greater needs, we have
available the Skilled Nursing Section, or Care Center, which provides
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were 277 residents in the Home, consisting of B0 men and 197 ladies and including
2? married couples. The average age of our residents is 85 plus
years, and the average length of stay at the Home is five years and three
months. However, of the people who passed away at the Home in the year
1983, two ladies had been residents over twenty years, and three ladies over
fourteen years.
Of the people living at the Home, 143, or 52 percent, are between the ages
of 80 and 89 years. Our youngest resident is 5? years of age' the oldest is 107.
There are presently five people over age 100 enjoying life at the Home. It is
interesting to note that there are exactly 50 years, one-half century, between
the youngest individual and the oldest individual living at the Home.
The Home is capable of admitting and caring for individuals suffering
from terminal cancer, Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, emphysema, the
various types of heart ailments, strokes, fractures, as well as other types of
disabilities and diseases associated with the aging process.
The 1983 annual cost of care for a resident living in the Main Lodge was
$12,472.05 or $34.17 per day. The 1982 annual cost of care for a Main L,odge
resident was $U,450.05 or $31.3? per day. Cost of care annually for a Care
Center resident was $24,528.00 or $6?.20 per day as compared with the annual
cost of care in 1982 of $23,068.00 or $63.20 per day. The per diem cost includes
all services routinely provided, including medical and nursing care, except
prescription medications and physical therapy treatments, which
regulations require be charged separately.
All officers and members of the Board of the Home serve WITHOUT
COMPENSATION, and attend Committee and Board of Trustees meetings
at their own expense, taking time out of their busy schedules to attend to the
affairs of the Home.
We encourage you to visit and become a part of your Minnesota Masonic
Home. Only in that way can you become intimately acquainted with the
brothers and sisters who have moved there for care and comfort' You will
then know, as others have, that the Minnesota Masonic Home is an active
and vibrant place to live where much is always going on for the interest and
benefit of the residents. You will also be acutely aware that those who
provide the care are interested and loving people, and that those whose
home it is at this time are haPPY.
With this report my twelve years of service as a Trustee of the Minnesota
Masonic Home come to an end. I leave the Board with considerable
sadness in my heart, but happy in the knowledge that the affairs of the Home
are in the hands of an excellent administrative staff and an outstanding
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as their very own a facility such as the Minnesota Masonic Home. I have
been greatly honored to have had the opportunity to be of service.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Mortimer B, Miley, Secretary
Board of Trustees
Most Worshipful Brother Archibald Duncan, Past Grand Master and
Chairman of the Distinguished Guests Committee and Honorary Membership
Committee, came forward to present these committee reports. On a
motion made and duly seconded the reports were adopted as given. Motioh
carried.
REPORTOF THE COMMITTEE ON DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Minnesota is pleased to have been honored with the presence of
Distinguished Guests from Sister Jurisdictions and Appendent Bodies at our
131st Annual Communication.
The inspiration their presence brings, demonstrates true brotherhood,
friendship and fellowship which is the epitome of Masonic rela'tionships.
A most hearty welcome is extended to each of you.
MICHIGAN - 1816 - Most Worshipful Brother Russel C. Wells, Grand Master;
Most Worshipful Brother Royce E. Curlis, Past Grand Master; Grand
Secretary, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother
Vincent A. Vatter, Past Grand Master, Honorary member of Minnesota.
ILLINOIS - 1840 - Most Worshipful brother Clinton H. Lang, Past Grand
Master, Honorary member of Minnesota and personal representative of
Most Worshipful Brother E. Gene Ross, Grand Master.
WISCONSIN - 1843 - Right Worshipful Brother William E. Day, Senior Grand
Warden, personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth W.
Shannon, Grand Master; Worshipful Brother Kingman D. {,oomis, Senior
Grand Deacon.
IOWA - 1844 - Most Worshipful Brother C. Glenn Brown, Grand Master.
COLORADO - 186l - Most Worshipful Brother R. Keith Milheim, Grand
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NEVADA - 1865 - Right Worshipful Brother G. William Casteel, Junior
Grand warden, personal representative of Most worshipful Brother
Donald G. Hines, Grand Master.
MONTANA - 1866 - Worshipful Brother Donald S' Holland, Junior Grand
Deacon, personal representative of Most worshipful Brother william M.
Brass. Grand Master.
WYOMING - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother Ernest J. Goppert, Jr., Grand
Master.
MANITOBA - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother t eslie H. Iles, Grand Master;
d H. Hannah, DePutY Grand Master;
Hart, Senior Grand Warden, HonorarY
shipful Brother Ross W. H. Campbell,
Past Grand Master, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful
Minnesota.
SOUTH DAKOTA - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother Ray N. Baker, Grand
Master.
NORTH DAKOTA - 1889 - Right Worshipful Brother Arnold L. Ellingson,
Deputy Grand Master; Right Worshipful Brother Paul L. Burkhardt,
Grand TYeasurer-secretary, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most
Worshipful Brother Rueben J. Bloedau, Past Grand Master, Honorary
member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother Dorsey H' Doyle, Past
Grand Master; Most Worshipful Brother James H. Erickson, Past Grand
Master, Honorary member of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother
Richard C. Lord, Past Grand Master, Honorary member of Minnesota;
Most Worshipful Brother John A. Sakariassen, Past Grand Master,
Honorary member of Minnesota; Right Worshipful Brotter Harry E,
Senske, Past Grand Treasurer-Secretary, Honorary member of Min'
nesota; Most Worshipful Brother Gerald M' Skogley, Past Grand Master,
Honorary member of Minnesota.
ALBERTA - 1905 - Most Worshipful Brother Gordon H. firompson, Grand
Master.
IRAN - 1969 - Most Worshipful Brother Ahmad Aliabida, Honorary Past
Grand Master.

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
GRAND CHAPTER, ROYAL ARCH MASONS oF MINNESOTA - Right
Excellent Companion, Brother Arthur E. Norha, Grand High Priest.
GRAND COUNCIL, CRYPTIC MASONS OF MINNESOTA - Right
Illustrious, Worshipful Brother Robert E. Blau, Illustrious Grand Master.
GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF MINNESOTA -
Eminent Sir Knight, Brother Russell K. Amling, Past Grand Commander,
personal representative of Sir Knight, Brother Stanley D. Morrill, Grand
Commander.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE. ORIENT OF MINNESOTA -
Illustrious and Right Worshipful Brother Louis K. Thompson, Past Grand
Treasurer Grand l,odge of Minnesota, Sov. Grand Inspector General in
Minnesota, Second Grand Equerry, Active Member Supreme Council 33rd
Degree of the Southern Jurisdiction U.S.A., 33rd Degree.
ORDER OF DeMOLAY - Worshipful Brother Robert R. Anderson, Jr.,
President, Minnesota DeMolay Foundation, Inc., representing Brother
Arnold S. Carlson. Executive Officer for the Jurisdiction of Minnesota.
MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION - Most Worshipful Brother Thomas R.
Dougherty, Past Grand Master, New Jersey and Director, Hospital
Visitation, Masonic Service Association (MSA).
Respectfully submitted,
Mortimer B. Miley, P.G.M.
Verne E. Long, P.G.M.
Donald M. Severson, P.G.M.
Archibald Duncan, P.G.M., Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
To the Most Worshiplul Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
In accordance with the Standing Resolution adopted at the Annual
Communication in 1955, presently coded as Section 4.09, it is with genuine
pleasure that recognition be accorded a distinguished guest who has favored
us with his attendance at this Annual Communication as well as on two (2)
previous Communications, and the Committee therefore, is privileged to
submit their names and nominate them an Honorary Past Grand Master (or
whatever other title he might have) of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota:
Most Worshipful Brother Dorsey H. Doyle,
Past Grand Master of North Dakota.
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Most Worshipful Brother F. W. Clayton Gault,
Past Grand Master of Manitoba.
Accordingly, the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary are authorized
to issue and present to these distinguished Brothers a suitable and appropriate
certificate as evidence of this recognition.
Respectfully submitted,
Mortimer B. Miley, P.G.M.
Verne E. Long, P.G.M.
A. Raymond Pavola, P.G.M.
Donald M. Severson, P.G.M.
Archibald Duncan, P.G.M., Chairman
Following the presentation of the Report on Honorary Membership the
Grand Master presented each of those nominated with a Certificate of
Honorary Membership.
Right Worshipful Brother Donald W. Sether, Junior Grand Warden was
called on to present the report for the Area Conference committee. On a
motion made and seconded the report was adopted as given' Motion carried.
REPORT OF THE AREA CONFERENCE-FESTIVALS
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A'M' of Minnesota:
As part of a five year program originated by M.W. John Peterson, the
Festivals were carried on again this year by order of Most Worshipful Grand
Master Alyn Dull.
Again this year the programs were spearheaded by the Masters and
Wardens Associations, and good attendance at most of the areas was
gratifying.
Every district did not partake in the Festival program. There were 16
Festivals and 21 districts participated.
Total attendance at the 16 Festivals was approximately 2,100 people
from a total of 120 Lodges.
We sincerely look forward to 100 percent participation from districts and
Lodges for our upcoming year's program.

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Respectfully submitted,
Donald W. Sether, J.G.W., Chairman
Ralph L. Hultquist, S.c.D.
David S. Bouschor, J.G.D.
Ward C. Sonsteby, G.Mar.
Lane Peterson, G.Std.B.
Galen L. Schmick, G.Sw.B.
Robert F. Papas, S.G.S.
Charles Baltos, J.G.S.
Edward W. Waldon, G.P.
Harvey R. Hansen, G.S.
Most Worshipful Brother Archibald Duncan, Past Grand Master and
Chairman of the External Relations Committee presented that committee's
report. On a motion made and seconded, the report was adopted.
REPORT OF THE EXTERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
During the past year your Committee on External Relations studied
correspondence between this Grand Lodge and several sister Grand
Jurisdictions as well as with other organizations in accordance with the
Masonic Code of Minnesota. Appropriate courses of action were recommended
when suitable.
The Grand Lodge of Spain
The Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of
Grand Masters in North America in its Annual Report given at Dallas,
Texas, on February 22, 1983, stated in part: "The Grand lodge of Spain
(Gran Logia de Espana) was consecrated in Madrid on November 6, 1982, by
M.W. Jean Mons, Gran! Master of Grande Loge Nationale Francaise
(French National Grand Lodge), which is recognized by all the regular
Grand Lodges in the World, The Grand L,odge of Spain, as consecrated, was
composed of ten Constituent Lodges chartered by the Grande Loge
Nationale Francaise (G.L.N.F.) between 19ZB and 1982. Since November
1982, the Grand Lodge of Spain has chartered six additional Lodges.,'
"The Commission was furnished with a complete transcript of the
Proceedings and copies of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge of
Spain which (their) Grand Master Salat advises were patterned on the
Constitution and Laws of the United Grand Lodge of England. They include
the Ancient Charges of a Freemason as well as the charges given to .a
Master+lect upon his installation."
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"The Commission has reviewed the many documents furnished, and is
of the opinion that the new Grand Lodge of Spain was constituted in accordance
with the standards above mentioned, and that the Grand Lodge of
Spain is therefore entitled to recognition by the regular Grand Lodges of the
world."
Your Committee on External Relations also received copies of the
documents referred to above, has reviewed them, and concurs with the
Commission on Information for Recognition regarding the Grand Lodge of
Spain. Therefore: it is s Committee that the Gran
Lbgia de Espana (Gra gnized as a Regular Grand
Lodge, and that all uired to implement this
recognition be carried out as soon as possible.
Grand Representatives named during the Year
The following Brethren were recommended for appointment as Grand
Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota near their respective
Grand Lodges:
R.W.NeilR.Bassett .......GrandLodgeofAlaska
M.W,JoseRoyuelaAlbo ., . Grandlodgeof Bolivia
W.B. Juliao de Souza Grand lodge of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
W.B. Carlos Ma. Jimenez G. . . . . Grand Lodge of Costa Rica
W.B, F. A. Iniquez . . . Grand Lodge of Cuba
W.B. Dean Osborn ' Grand Lodge of Kansas
W.B. Gordon W. Coffey . . . . Grand Lodge of New Brunswick
W.B, C. Lee Brown . . . . . . GrandLodge of New York
W.B.C.DouglasMayo. . GrandLodgeof Tennessee
W.B. Guillermo A. Billinghurst . . . . . . . . . . Grand Lodge of Argentina
The following Brethren were recommended for appointment as Grand
Representatives near the Grand Iodge of Minnesota for the Grand todges
indicated:
W.B. GalenL.Schmick .. '. '. ' GrandLodgeof Para,Brazil
W.B. Duane E. Anderson ' . ' . Grand Lodge of Cuba
W.B. Fred D. Perkins Grand todge of Italy
M.W. Otis H. Godfrey, Jr. . . . . . . ' Grand Lodge of Kentucky
W.B. Ernest K. Stennes ' , Grand Lodge of Scotland
W.B. Edward W. Waldon . . ' Grand lodge of Bolivia
General
A letter dated April 19, 1983, was received from the Grande Oriente
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niversary of the founding of the first Masonic Lodge in ltaly. This Lodge
grew from the English colony in Italy, and spread throughout the Grand
Duchy of Tuscany.
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota was invited to attend a Study Congress in
Florence, Italy, held June 24 and 25, 1983, to celebrate this event, This Grand
Lodge was not in attendance.
The Grande Loja Do Estado Rio De Janeiro, Brasil (Grand Lodge of the
State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) sent an announcement to all Grand
Secretaries of tlte Grand Lodges with whom they are in amity, that effective
September 22, 1982, the Grand Lodge of Guanabara.joined with the Grand
Lodge of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Henceforth, there will exist only one
Regular and Symbolic Grand Lodge in the State of Rio de Janeiro territory,
whose name shall be "Grand Lodge of the State of Rio de Janeiro," This
consolidation necessitated some changes in Grand Representatives between
those Grand Lodges and this one.
An invitation was received by this Grand Lodge from an organization
which calls itself "The Grand Lodge of Cuba" to attend the inaugural
ceremonies of their Grand Masonic Temple in Miami, Florida, during the
period of January 22 through 28, 1984.
The Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of
Grand Masters of Masons in North America, in reply to an inquiry about this
group stated, "This is obviously a clandestine group although it may be
composed of former members of the Grand Lodge of Cuba in Havana. In
recent years no Grand Lodge has ever recognized a Grand Lodge of Cuba in
exile. I am sure that the Grand Lodge of Florida would not be willing to share
its Masonic Jurisdiction with any Grand Lodge in exile."
Your Committee urges the Masons of Minnesota to exercise great care
in their Masonic relationships with Cubans presenting dues cards from a
"Grand Lodge of Cuba" located in Miami, Florida.
From time to time this Grand Lodge receives letters from various
groups claiming to be Masonic, but which are clearly clandestine. This
Committee urges that no countenance be given to anyone claiming to be a
Mason unless the Lodge to which he claims membership is shown in the
"List of Regular Lodges-Masonic" book. This list is in the possession of
every Lodge in this Jurisdiction.
The Committee on External Relations wishes to thank the Grand Master
and the Grand Lodge for the privilege of serving on tltis most interesting
committee during the past year.
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Fraternally submitted,
W.Bro. Philippe C. Verbrugghen
W.Bro. Ernest K. Stennes
M,W.B. Archibald Duncan, Chairman
Worshipful Brother Jack A. Benson, Chairman of the Leadership
Committee was called on to move the adoption of the report as pre-printed
and distributed. Motion seconded and carried.
REPORTOF THE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Mlnnesota:
The Lodge Leadership program provides the individual officers of our
Lodges an opportunity to become familiar with and discuss the tools which
are availabie and most important how to use them. The tools are the
resources available such as other Grand Lodge committees, the Counselor
Plan, leadership principles, programs, methods of planning, andthe sources
of motivation to make the plan work. This whole thing is tied together with a
great amount of work. Nothing happens without work and when a well
planned program is combined with effort the rewards will come with a
Lodge that has an ongoing good attendance, better informed members, good
degree work, and Masonic leaders to carry on in the future.
The job of Master in a Masonic Lodge is the key position and requires
setting a standard of excellence in how the Lodge is to be operated If the
Master is assertive and feels good degree work is important, it will happen
and the workers will respond. It doesn't jusfhappen but requires work and
effort to meet the established standard that is expected. The same goes for
the entire program since the officers will respond to the goals set by the
leadership. On the converse if the goals are not set and the expectations
voiced, failure may be just as certain.
Minnesota has a unique program of Masonic leadership training consisting
of two schools for our officers and members, One, the Deacons and
Stewards School is a course in basic Masonic knowledge to make a junior
officer or any Mason better informed about the Masbnic Fraternity. The
second, the Masters and Wardens School, is classified as the management
school. It is designed to help the senior off selves to run
the Lodge. The planning cycle is continuous be preparing
himself to be a Master. The Master must a his efforts to
plan and execute the ongoing calendar and then evaluate the successes and
failures with the other officers. Finally, the Master must be in a constant
state of preparation of his suceessor so the organization will continue to
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This year 24 schools were held as listed below with two schools being
held in all locations except Lake Park and Windom. Three districts had
schools scheduled and did not have enough to warrant having the school.
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The Leadership Committee participated in two all committee meetings
of the Grand Lodge. These meetings were very positive and gave the Lodge
Leadership Committee an opportunity to become familiar with the activities
of other committees as well as for the other committees to become familiar
with ours.
Recommendations
1. Special efforts need to be made to have leadership schools in those
districts which have not had one in the last year. This should involve helping
the District Representative if he needs help in scheduling and promoting the
schools.
2. District Representative training should continue. The new D.R. needs
to be exposed to what is expected of him and a moderated training session
gives him a chance to ask questions. The forms and methods also need to be
put in his hands.
3. Seek good qualified individuals from the ranks of Masters of Lodges
who will work and serve on other Grand Lodge Committees' fiiese names
will be highlighted when the records of the Masters and Wardens schools are
compiled.
Fraternally submitted,
W.B. Jack A. Benson, Chairman
W.B. Fred B. Vihovde
W.B. Marvin H. Rosenwinkel, G.L.D.R.
W.B. Kenneth H. Anderson
W.B. Donald A. Dahl
W.B. Warren Ramsey
W.B. Richard Wheaton
P.c.M. Franklin G. Emrick
W.B. Vernon A. Christianson, G.L.D.R.
W.B. Galen L. Schmick. G.Sw.B.
Worshipful Brother Charles J. Disser, Chairman of the Committee on
Publishing the Minnesota Mason was called on to move the adoption of the
report for the committee as preprinted and distributed. Motion was
seconded and carried.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLISHING THE MINNESOTA MASON
To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
As in other recent years, eight issues of The Minnesota Mason have been
composed, edited, published and distributed to the members of the fraternity
in Minnesota and to other North American Grand Iodges. A few years
ago, ten issues were published during the Grand Lodge Year. Limiting funds
later reduced the number of issues to eight. Your Committee has requested
authorization to increase the publication schedule to nine during the 1984-85
Grand Lodge Year.
During the past year some streamlining of the preparation work has
been accomplished by performing the final camera-ready copy in tbe Twin
City area, to speed-up final corrections to the layout and copy, as well as
shortening the time of the printing and mailing process.
Your Committee and Editorial Staff receive an abundance of news from
throughout the State. Every attempt is made to keep a wide focus exposed in
each issue, of the variety and depth of Masonic activity by lodges, Districts
and individual Masons.
The Minnesota Mason is the one link of communications between The
Grand Lodge, The Constituent lodges and The Brethren at large, both active
and passive throughout Minnesota. There is ample evidence that "The
Mason" is widely read, every time we dot a "T" and cross an "i". Your
Committee aims to have The Minnesota Mason stand as among the finest in
America. The comments, suggestions and criticism of the readership is
invited.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE FOR PUBLISHING
THE MINNESOTA MASON
Jon Papas (3ffi)
Murray A. Thompson (19)
Robert E, Kelly (217)
Ward C. Sonsteby (81) G.Mar.
Charles J. Disser. P.G.O.. Chairman
Worshipful Brother Henry R. Van Geest, Chairman of the Board of
Custodians of The Work moved to adopt the report of the Board of Custodians
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.:
The Board of Custodians of The Work are happy to report that 29
Districts held 81 Schools of Instruction, with 1,745 Brothers attending. This
matches the number of Schools held last year, but the attendance was down
12 percent. We regret to report District 25 held no School, thereby not conforming
to the Code. Ten Districts held four or more Schools.
A careful analysis of the Schools reveals that the percentage of Worshipful
Masters, Wardens and Deacons attending Schools was low. In one
District with 11 Lodges at one School, there were NO Worshipful Mastefs,
two Senior Wardens, one Junior Warden, two Senior Deacons, and two
Junior Deacons. A detailed summary of this problem state-wide will be
made by the Board, and reported to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand
Master.
In 12 Districts every Iodge was represented in at least one School' In 17
Districts that held Schools, 42 lodges were not represented at any School'
The following is a five (5) year summary of Schools held and attendance
by Districts as reported:
Schools Held
Attendance
Dist. ?9 80 81 82 E3 Total 79 80 81 82 83
1..... 2 2 2 2 2 10 32 39 43 44 32
2 ..... ......... 2 2 2 I 1 I 41 39 42 23 19
3..... .........3 4 2 3 4 16 83 103 59 78 61
4 ..... ........, 5 4 2 2 3 16 138 79 16 M U
5..... .....,...3 3 0 2 | I 80 102 0 51 14
6 ..... ......... 1 3 2 2 L I 12 77 47 47 26
7..... .........0 4 L 4 4 13 0 95 26 118113
8 ...... ...,.,... 2 2 | 1 1 7 38 55 26 23 17
9..... .........4 4 3 4 S 18 89 89 67 60 63
10..., ..........0 0 4 2 3 I 0 0 74 19 49
11.... ..........0 1 0 3 2 6 0 26 0 66 59
12.... .....,....2 2 2 L 2 I 59 55 44 33 49
13.... ..,.......0 2 0 4 4 10 0 51 0 89 68
14 .. .. ..... .. .. . 2 3 2 3 5 15 83 116 63 138 169
15 .... .......... 4 4 3 4 I 23 L46 147 58 155 213
16.... ..........4 3 3 4 4 18 85 111 79 66 51
17.... ..........3 3 3 4 4 L7 88101 86 53 55
18 . ... ... .. ... ,. 4 3 4 3 2 16 180 134 153 135 74
19 .... .......... 4 4 4 4 4 20 91 101 76 80 87
20.... ..........2 3 0 4 3 L2 40 74 0 69 66

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Monitor examinations and re+xaminations were held February 8-9-10
and 1lth, at 200 East Plato Blvd., St. Paul. Eight Brothers presented
themselves and were examined and certified as follows:
Bro. Richard Bowdin, Chain Lake Lodge No. 64, examined, passed and
certified E.A., Grade 3, Certificate No. 160.
Wor. Bro. Marlin Denison, Crookston Lodge No. 141, examined, passed
and certified E.A., F.C., and M.M., Grade 1, Certificate No. 161.
Wor. Bro. Wayne R. Newbon, Compass Lodge No. 26b, examined, passed
and certified F.C., Grade 3, Certificate No. 162.
Wor. Bro. John M. Young, Jr., Mystic Lodge No. 218 and Cuyuna Range
Lodge No. 276, examined, passed and certified E.A., F.C., and M.M., Grade
1. Certificate No. 163.
Wor. Bro. Charles E. Magnusson, Minnehaha lodge No. 16b, examined,
passed and certified M.M., Grade 3, Certificate No. 164.
Bro. Richard Rowland, Ark Iodge No. 1?6, examined, passed and certified
E.A. and F.C., Grade 2, Certificate No. 16b.
Monitor No. 158, W.B. Barry Thompson, Minnehaha lodge No. 16b,
examined in the E.A. degree, passed and upgraded to Grade 2.
Monitor No. 159, W.B. James H. Marrinan, Ttiune Iodge No. 190,
examined in the E.A. and M.M. degrees, passed and upgraded to Grade l.
Eight (B) Monitors were re+xamined and re-certified as follows:
Monitor No. Name Lodge No. To year
95 WilburC.Koelmel .......160 190?
96 Donald S. Monson 2 LggT
102 Stanley A. Ahlquist .... .. 1?6 198?
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126 Geraldl. Graves . '.. '.. ' 345
136 RobertP. Williams ' . ,23-213
13? LyleE.Pederson '....,,. L2
L42 HansA.Hanson '.'...'.. 26
t52 DavidE.olson. .........165
Re-certification of Monitors, on recommendations by the custodian of
their Region were extended for one (1) year as follows:
56 AdolphKoPischke .. '.... 77 1985
57 JamesM.Ustruck ....'..171 1985
58 WillardR.Willette ."...237 1985
t47 Edward W. Jameison . ' . . 270 1985
The Board recommends ttrat the following be made Monitor Emeritus:
94 DavidF.Tidlund ........187
School Attendance March 1, 1983 to February 29' 1984
District No. I District No. 4
Robert Looker, D.R. Harry A. Clark, D'R.
F.C. at Thief River Falls 1-21{4 E.A. at Biwabik 2-14{4
4th at Thief River Falls 1-21-84 F.C. at Tower 1-10-84
Attendance 32 M.M. at Hibbing
Elmer A. Anderson. Custodian Attendance 64
Lodges not represented:
Warroad No. 267
Roseau No. 268
Osiris No, 272
District No. 2
William G, Irwin, D.R.
E.A. at Hendrum 11-15-83
Attendance 19
Elmer A. Anderson, Custodian
Lodge not represented:
Mahnomen No. 280
District No. 3
Harlan Johnson, D.R.
E.A. at Moorhead 9-22'83
F.C. at Moorhead 1-7-84
M.M. at Detroit Lakes 10-29-83
4th at Fergus Falls 1-17-84
Attendance 61
Elmer A. Anderson, Custodian
Fred E. Martin, Monitor No. 150
Assisting
James D. LeBlanc, Custodian
Lodges not rePresented:
Koochiching No. 270
Canisteo No. 271
Hematite No. 274
Ely No. 288
Nashwauk No. 331
District No. 5
Alan G. Adams, D.R.
M.M. at Euclid No. 198 3-19'84
Attendance 14
James D. LeBlanc, Custodian
Lodges not rePresented:
Dalles No. 181
Fortitude No. 188
Lakeside No. 281
Solomons No. 286
Grand Marais No. 322
Taconite No. 342
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Kenneth Spangler, D.R.
M,M. at Cass Lake
Attendance 26
James D. LeBlanc, Custodian
Lodges not represented:
Shell No. 184
Walker No. 302
District No. 7
John M. Young, Jr., D.R.
E.A. at Brainerd 1-11-84
F.C, at Brainerd 1-25-84
M.M. at Brainerd 1-30-84
4th at Brainerd 1-31-84
Attendance 113
Lyle A. Tuller, Custodian
District No. 8
George H. Fahrenholz, D.R.
E.A. at Cambridge 2-24-84
Attendance 17
Lawrence A. Larson, Custodian
Lodges not represented:
Mora No. 223
Lincoln No. 226
Chisago No. 232
Sandstone No. 234
Hinckley No. 278
Braham No. 295
District No. I
Kenneth Bjornson, D.R.
E.A. at Villard
F.C. at Browns Valley
M.M. at Alexandria
Attendance 63
Lyle A. Tuller, Custodian
Lodges not represented:
Prescott No. 162
Park Region No. 227
Sunrise No. 294
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District No. l0
Richard W. McNary, D.R.
E.A. at Sauk Rapids, 9-29-83
F.C. at Paynesville 10-20-83
M,M. at St. Cloud 5-10-83
Attendance 49
Lyle A. Tuller, Custodian
District No. ll
Richard L. Erickson, D.R.
E.A. at Dawson 5-2-83
F.C. at Canby 9-26-83
M.M. at Benson 12-10-83
Attendance 59
Neil E. Bengtson, Custodian
Lodges not represented:
Marietta No. 172
Sunbeam No. 297
District No. 12
Walter B. Gislason, D.R.
E.A. at Atwater 10-20-83
F.C. at Hector 11-14-83
Attendance 49
Neil E. Bengtson, Custodian
Lodges not represented:
Guardian No. 149
Olivia No. 220
District No. 13
Marvin H. Rosenwinkel, D.R.
E.A. at Annandale 9-7-83
F.C. at Howard Lake 9-28-83
M.M. at Cokabo 10-19-83
4th at Dassel 11-16-83
Attendance 68
Maurice M. Kotz and
Henry R. Van Geest, Custodian
Frank Mlnarik No. 100, Monitor
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District No. 14
Curtis O. Bymark, D.R
E.A. at Cataract No. 2 2-29-84
F.C. at Minneapolis No. 19 1'31-83
F.C. at Sunlight No. 323 1-31-84
M.M. at Zarthan No. 309 2-8'84
4th at Zarthan No. 309 2-22-84
Attendance 169
Custodians:
Maurice M. Kotz
Richard E. St. Martin
Lawrence A. Larson
Monitors:
Frank Mlnarik No. 100
Earl Tuttle No. 79
Michael Friedman No. 148
District No. 15
Harold Kroger, D.R.
E.A, at Bryn Mawr No. 325 4-13-83
F.C. at Plymouth No. 160 4-27-83
M.M. at Lynnhurst No. 317 5-25-83
4th at Joppa No. 300 5-11-BB
E.A. at Hennepin No. 4 11-2-83
F.C. at Lake Harriet No. 27? 11-30-83
M.M. at Minnesota No. 224 1-18-84
4tb at Ark No. 176 1-4-84
Attendance 213
Custodians:
Maurice M. Kotz
Richard E. St. Martin
Monitors:
Stanley Ahlquist No. 102
Jack Benson No. 104
Raymond Frandson No. 145
District No. 16
Ronald S. Higgins, D.R.
(Schools held jointly with No. 17)
E.A. at Fellowship No. 257 11-16-83
F.C. at Mizpah No. 191 9-28-83
M.M. at Shekinah No. 1?1 io-zo-as
4th at Macalester No. 290 1-11-84
Attendance 55
Custodians:
Henry R. VanGeest
Lawrence A. Larson
Monitor: Joseph J. Ditschler No. 132
Lodges not attending:
Zion No. 55
Hazel Park No. 312
East Gate No. 314
District No. l7
Clark B. Folkenson, D.R.
David Hodgins assisting
(Schools held jointly with No. 16)
E.A. at Fellowship No. 257 11'16-83
F.C. at Mizpah No. 191 9-28-83
M.M. at Shekinah No. 171 10-26-83
4th at Macalester'No. 290 1-11'84
Attendance 55
Custodians:
Henry R. VanGeest
Lawrence A. Larson
Monitor:
' Joseph J. Ditschler No. 132
Lodges not represented:
Summit No. 163
Como Park No. 324
District No. 18
Richard M. Hyllested, D.R.
E.A. at Wayzata 2-10-84
F.C. at Bloomington 2-24-84
Attendance 74
Richard St. Martin, Custodian
Lodges not represented:
Watertown No. 50
Waconia No. 326
District No. 19
Dean K. Brunkow, D.R.
E.A. at Shakopee 10-5-83
F.C. at LeSueur 10-19'83
M.M. at Belle Plaine 11-2-83
4th at Henderson U-30-83
Attendance 87
Richard E. St. Martin, Custodian
Lodge not rePresented:
Humbolt No. 132

District No. 20
Vernon A. Christianson. D.R.
E.A. at Balaton g-29-83
F.C. at Russell t0-24-gg
M.M. at Tracy U-29-83
Attendance 66
Neil E. Bengtson, Custodian
District No. 2l
Donald L. Briggs, D,R.
E.A. at Ruthton 4-26-83
F.C. at Slayton 4-5-83
M.M. at Luverne 1l-7-83
Attendance 51
Neil E. Bengtson, Custodian
District No. 22
R. Peter Schue, D.R.
E.A. at Sleepy Eye 11-1b-83
Attendance 15
Bernard S. Silvrants, Custodian
District No. 23
Jess J. Moon, D.R.
E.A. at Jeffers 1r-30-83
F.C. at Fairmont l-10-84
M.M. at Worthington l-30{4
4th at Jeffers ll-30-84
Attendance 64
Bernard Silvrants, Custodian
District No. 24
Mark C. Friday, D.R.
F.C. at Mankato 11-8-83
Attendance 25
Lynn F. Gunsolus, Custodian
Lodge not represented:
Josephus No. 128
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District No. 25
David J. Lilja, D,R.
No Schools Held
District No. 26
Lawrence M, Hanson, D.R.
M.M. at Blue Earth 11-12-83
4th at Blooming Prairie 1-14{4
Attendance 26
Lynn F. Gunsolus, Custodian
District No. 27
Arthur J. Gray, D.R.
E.A. at Lake City 10-18-83
F.C. at Cannon Falls 10-28-83
M.M. at Hastings 11-1b-BB
4th at Red Wing U-29-83
Attendance 57
Richard E. St. Martin, Custodian
Lodge not represented:
Hermon No. 41
District No. 28
Herbert M. Erickson, D.R.
E.A. at Kasson 1-30-84
Special Lectures at Rochester 2-20-
84
Attendance 32
Philip G. Soderberg, Custodian
Districts No. 29 & 30 (jointly)
E.A. at Caledonia 10-12-83
F.C. at Clyde rr-9-83
M.M. at LaCrescent 1-12-84
4th at Preston 2-29-84
Attendance 126
Philip G. Soderberg, Custodian
Lodge not represented:
Greenfield No. 289
Respectfully submitted,
Henry R, VanGeest, Chairman
Board of Custodians of the Work

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MONITORS
No. Name (Lodge) Comm' ExPires
3? Charles S. AnthonY (321) Cust.
Hon.
41 William W. Widstrand (255)
P.G.M.
46 Verne E. Long (148) P.G.M.
48 Clyde R. Van Cleve (180) 1985
52 Maurice A. Engen, Sr. (165)
Cust. Hon.
56 Adolph Kopischke (77) 1985
5? James M. Ustruck (171) 1985
58 Willard R. Willette (237) 1985
59 Robert G. Adams (265) 1986
79 Earl Tuttle (309) 1986
sl Clifford G. Fuller (316) 19Bb
83 Robert L. Thomas (321) 1986
85 John P. Peterson (207) P.G'M.
B? Donald G. McCree (217) Cust.
Hon.
92 Ralph L. Hultquist (4) s.G.D.
95 Wilbur C. Koelmel (160) 1987
96 Donald S. Monson (2) 1987
100 Frank Mlnarik (323) 1986
102 Stanley A. Ahlquist (176) 19Bo
104 Jack A. Benson (176) 1985
115 Vernard J. Hanson (106) 1985
117 Sander M. Forslun (176) 19Bo
r18 Donald E. Olsen (217) Cust. Hon'
No. Name (Lodge) Comm. ExPires
126 Gerald L. Graves (345) 1987
132 Joseph J. Ditschler (217) 1985
136 Robert P. Williams (213-23) 1987
13? Lyle E. Pederson (12) 1987
138 Maurice A. Engen, Jr. (165) 1986
142 Hans A. Hanson (26) 1987
145 RaymondS.Frandsen (338) 1986
147 Edward W. Jameson (270) 1985
148 Michael M. Friedman (2) 1985
150 Frederick E. Martin (171-316)
l9B5
151 Edward C. Behringer (321) 1986
152 David E. Olson (165) 1987
153 Douglas M. Pederson (187) 1985
154 J. David Fibison (203) 1985
155 Edwin J, Bender (151) 1985
156 Kenneth Spangler (208) 1986
157 Ronald S. Higgins (3) 1986
158 Barry A. ThomPson (165) 1986
159 James H. Marrinan (190) 1986
160 Richard A, Bowdin (64) 1987
161 Marlin Denison (141) 1987
162 Wayne R. Newton (265) 1987
163 John M. Young, Jt. Ql3-276)
1987
165 Charles E. Magnusson (165) 1987
166 Richard Lee Rowland (176) 1987

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
To the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota:
The following report reviews the activities of your Public Relations
Committee for the calendar year 1983.
Public Relations Director:
W. Bro. Robert E. Kelly has been elected Public Relations Director for
the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. W. Bro. Kelly has a wide variety of experience
in public relations and Masonry in Minnesota. He is Past Master of
Capitol City Lodge No. 217, St. Paul and has been active in public relations
work with several business and civic organizations including the Grand
Lodge Public Relations Committee for l5 years. W. Bro. Kelly is currently
editor of the Masonic Cancer Center Newsletter and member of the committee
for Publishing The Minnesota Mason. His ability and dedication to
Minnesota Masonry will be a great asset in promoting and publicizing tlte
work of Masons throughout Minnesota.
Positive Approach To Public Relations:
A "Minnesota Masons In Action" display booth will be set up at the 1984
St. Cloud Communications.'lhe booth will display news releases, photos and
Masonic activities from throughout the state during the past year,
News Releases:
News releases have been provided to the Minnesota Mason and to the 400
member newspapers of the Minnesota Newspaper Association on reported
Lodge activities and the Grand Lodge Scholarship program.
Masonic Road Sign Program:
Masonic road signs and lighted Lodge signs are now available.
Literature on the program will be available at the Public Relations display
booth at Grand Lodge Communication in St. Cloud.
Minnesota Mason Decal:
Decals for use as bumper stickers have been reprinted and are available
through the Grand Lodge office.
The members of the Public Relations Committee urgently request that
all Lodges make their activities known to the Public Relations Committee
and their needs known to the Public Relations Director so the program may
be expanded for the benefit of all Lodges in the coming year,
Respectfully submitted,
Bro, LeRoy O. Nelson, Chairman
Bro. David Lundell

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Bro. Gordon M. Malen
Bro. George Magnuson
W. Bro. George A. Roberts
W. Bro. Robert E. Kelly
W. Bro. David S. Bouschor. J.G.D.
REPORT OF THE PREPAID DUES COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
This committee was appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master as
an advisory committee to the Corporate Board of this Grand lodge during
the second year following adoption of the Prepaid Dues Resolution. fite
committee met, periodically, during the past year, reviewed the progress of
the program and made recommendations to the Board as appropriate.
All Lodges in the state were requested to submit information that
enabled analysis of their financial condition and fiscal responsibility. By use
of guidelines established for the purpose, ongoing eligibility in the prepaid
dues program can be determined.
As of December 31, 1983, 431 members from 103 constituent Indges in
Minnesota have chosen to participate in the Prepaid Dues Plan made
available by the adoption of Resolution No. 5 at the 129th Grand Lodge
Communication in 1982.
As a result of this participation, the total receipts for 198it amounted to
$60,436.41 with no dues paid to the lodges as of December 31, 1983. Out of the
receipts there was due to the l,odges $9,090.52 for 1984 l,odge dues.
Expenses for tlre year ending December 31, 1983, were $64.99 of bank
charges.
As of December 31, 1983 tlre total net worth of the Prepaid Dues Fund
was $92,551.79. The funds have been invested at an average earning rate of
10.?5 percent under the direction of the Corporate Board.
We regret to report that as of December 31, 1983, four deaths occurred
among the participants of the Fund.
The average dues among participating lodges are $22.83 per member
per year.
We believe that the use of an advisory committee appointed during each
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assistance for the formative years of this new financial program. However,
while monitoring progress of the program we determined, and recommended,
the need for a financial survey of all Indges which was undertaken
with approval of the Corporate Board. In view of the disclosures seen by the
survey, and in consideration of tbe growing nature of the Fund and apparent
need for ongoing monitoring of its various functions, the committee
unanimously concluded that there is a need for a permanent prepaid Dues
Committee. Therefore, we are recommending that such a committee be
formed by adoption of Resolution No. B at this t31st Grand Lodge Communication.
This committee is pleased to commend the Grand Secretary and his
office personnel for their excellent help and assistance in handling of the
work related to start-up of such a far reaching program.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Wilson, D.G.M., Chairman
Galen L. Schmick (27?), G.Sw.B.
Henry R. Van Geest (100)
Marvin H. Rosenwinkel (19)
Ralph W. Bell (160)
The sponsor of Resolution No. I (1984) was called to present the final
reading of the resolution. After lengthy discussion a motion was made to
table the proposal for various reasons and bring it back to the next Annual
Communication in better form. The motion was seconded and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. T (T984)
Inactive-Affiliate Membership
WHEREAS non-participatory membership in Masonry now consists of
either a non-affiliated or unaffiliated ca0egory, and
WHEREAS after many faithful years of service to Masonry, elderly and
retired members may no longer be able to pay dues and tltus be forced to
become either non-affiliated or unaffiliated members, and
WHEREAS this circumstance may lead to unfavorable results, such as
a worthy member becoming disillusioned or dissatisfied with Masonry, and
Masonry losing general esteem among the member's relatives, friends, and
in the community as a whole; or, in order to avoid the above, the Lodge pays
his dues and the Grand Lodge tax and assessments from dues collected from
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THEREFOR.E, BE IT RESOLVED that a new "inactive-affiliate" class
affiliate, whereby no dues will be paid to the Blue lodge, nor tax or
assessments to the Grand Lodge, but the member shall retain rights limited
to petition for admission to the Masonic Home, and to have a Masonic
funeral.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 A.F' & A.M.
(Approved only as to form by The Committee on Resolutions.)
RESOLUTION NO.2 (1984)
Lodge Leadership
Whereas Article II Section 3.l2(.1D lodge Leadership, page 38d of the
General Regulations of Grand Lodge provides, (a) "A committee of twelve
( 12) members, one of whom shall be t}te Grand Sword Bearer" '
And whereas provision has been made for Grand Lodge Officers of the
progressive line to be members of the various Grand Lodge Committees as
they progress through the line, and,
Whereas by action of this Grand lodge in 1981, the positions of Grand
Standard Bearer and Grand Sword Bearer were changed to non'progressive
appointments;
Therefore to continue the appointment of progressive Grand Lodge Line
Officers to this important committee for understanding of the committee's
functions and to further the advancement of this committee.
Be it resolved that Article II, section 3.l2oD of the General Regulations
be changed to read:

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(a) A committee of thirteen (13) members, to include the Senior Grand
Steward, the Junior Grand Steward, and the Chairman of the District
Representatives. With the exception of the Senior Grand Steward, the Junior
Grand Steward, and the Chairman of the District Representatives, the
committee shall be revolving and each to hold office for five (5) years. The
Grand Master shall appoint the Chairman.
Ralph L. Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon
(Approvedonrvu,toro,"s?riift 3"1illii;.TT:,:i1",,:H;"'"'
Worshipful Brother Schmick now presented Resolution No. B (1984) for
consideration. A motion was made to adopt the resolution. The motion was
seconded and carried.
RESOLUTION NO.3 (T984)
Prepaid Dues
With the adoption of the Prepaid Dues plan, there is a need to have a
committee established to supervise the operation of the Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with Article
XXI, Section 3.233(c) of the General Regulations of this Grand Lodge, a
Prepaid Dues Committee shall be established as follows:
PREPAIDDUES
(a) A committee of five (5) to consist of the Grand Marshal, three (3)
revolving members, each to hold office for three (3) years, and one (1) other
member to be appointed by the Grand Master for a one year term. The
Grand Master shall designate the chairman.
(b) The committee shall be responsible for supervising the operation of
the Prepaid Dues Fund and make recommendations to the Board of Corporate
Trustees relative to the accounting procedures and disbursements
that would affect the Fund, subject to the final approval of the Grand Lodge.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Wilson, Deputy Grand Master
Galen L. Schmick, Grand Sword Bearer
Marvin Rosenwinkle, District Representative
Henry Van Geest, Chairman, Board of Custodians
Ralph Bell
(Approved only as to form by The Committee on Resolutions.)

138 GRANDLODGEOFMINNESOTA
Worshipful Brother Ralph L. Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon and a
sponsor of Resolution No. 4 (1984) presented the final reading of the
resolution. A motion was made to accept the Resolution at this time and
bring
being,
must
seconded and carried'
I Communication for final action' The reason
with the Constitution of Grand Lodge, thus
Annual Communications' The motion was
RESOLUTION NO.4 (1984)
Committee Chairmen
Whereas Article III, Section 2.07 of the Constitution provides for
membership in this Grand Lodge, and
Whereas this Grand Lodge has created, promulgated and made part of
the Grand Lodge, various Standing Committees, and
whereas these committees are charged to perform duties for this Grand
Lodge, be it therefore resolved that
mittees, not otherwise a member of
that Article III, Section 2'07 of the
"Chairmen of Grand Lodge Standin
members of this Grand Lodge".
Addenda:
The effect of this resolution would be to allow these committee chairmen
to introduce resolutions and to be able to speak to these resolutions.
Recognition of these committee chairmen would also add to the "status"
of these committees.
Following are the committees affected at this time:
Fraternal Relations at Rochester
Historical and Archival
Leadership
Masonic Research and Education
Masonic ScholarshiP
Order of DeMolaY
Publishing the Minnesota Mason
Public Relations
Wills and Bequests
Special Counselor
Ralph L. Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon
(Approved only as to form by The Committee on Resolutions')

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Brother Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon, presented Resolution No. b
(1984) for consideration at tlris time. A motion was made to adopt this
resolution, the same was seconded and carried.
RESOLUTION NO.5 (1984)
Junior Grand Warden To Chalr Committee
Whereas Resolution No. 1 (19S3) "Program and planning", substituted a
Program and Planning Standing committee replacing General Regulations
Section 3.12 G) Area Conference, and (3b) tong Range planning and
designated the Deputy Grand Master as chairman of said program and
Planning Committee and;
Whereas the Junior Grand Warden has in the past served as chairman of
the Area Conference Committee and the Senior Grand Deacon served as
chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee and;
Whereas the Deputy Grand Master has many various and sundry duties
to attend to, including standing in for the Grand Master in his absence and;
Whereas the Junior Grand Warden serving as chairman of the Area
conference committee has worked well to the craft's well being in ftre past;
Be it therefore resolved that paragraph A of General Regulations
Section 3.12, Program and Planning be changed to ,,the Junior Grand
Warden shall serve as chairman",
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Wilson, Deputy Grand Master
Donald J. Flood, Senior Grand Warden
Donald W. Sether, Junior Grand Warden
Ralph L. Hultquist, Senior Grand Deacon
The Grand Master explained that in the interest of time we would not
introduce each sitting Master, but asked all of those current worshipful
Masters to rise and be recognized.
At this time the Grand Master asked the Monitors of The Work to stand
and be recognized.

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Jr., Past Grand Master and
called on to Present the final
ation, a motion was made to
nded and carried.
REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge' A'F. & A'M' of Mlnnesota:
Lodge year now concluding.
The Grand Master has exercised his good judgment and wisdom in
making a
of Minnes
rulings co
Grand Lo
mittee, subject to the following comments:
made available to the Jurisprudence Committee'
2. The Grand Master permitted the use of
degree work for one of the Lodges in District I
thduse of any such equipment be closely moni
could not be picked up by anyone outside of the
unusual circumstances.
4. Again during the year at least two requests were made by a Minnesota
residenfto petition a Lodge in an adjoining state i.e. North Dakota and
Wisconsin. ,ihe Constitutio-n, in Article IX, Section 2.61 states: "The Grand

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Lodge of Minnesota grants to adjoining Grand Jurisdictions concurrent
jurisdiction bver Minnesota residents who live nearer to the Lodge in the
adjoining state than to any Lodge in Minnesota." The Constitution does not
permit petitions to be received under any other circumstances.
An apparent problem has persisted along our borders for a number of
years, and we would recommend that consultation be had with adjoining
jurisdictions and the affected Lodges to arrive at a harmonious solution.
During the year the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, and our Grand Master,
were sued in the District Court of Hennepin County by two plaintiffs
claiming that the defendants had entered into a conspiracy to cause them a
variety of harms never defined in particularity. After a number of court
hearings the matter has apparently finally been resolved by our counsel,
who was retained by our insurance carrier, The Aetna Casualty Company,
and an Order was entered by the Honorable Jonathan tebedoff, Judge of
District Court, on March 12, 1984 dismissing the action and granting summary
judgment in favor of all defendants.
The Committee recommends that our past practice be followed; that all
resolutions be first submitted to the Resolutions Committee for assistance
and drafting.
Our Most Worsbipful Grand Master, Alyn N. Dull, is to be congratulated
on the completion of a successful year of leadership and devotion to the
Craft. You have inspired us all by your good example, and this Grand Lodge
gives to you its thanks and best wishes for the future.
Fraternally submitted,
George R. Wilson, P,G.M.
Russell E. Torfin. P.G.M.
Henry H. Feikema (321)
Galen L. Schmick, G.Sw.B.
Otis H. Godfrey, Jr., P.G.M,, Chairman
The Grand Master called on the Grand Secretary for a report from the
Subordinate Lodges and Reports Committee at this time. On a motion duly
made, the report waq adopted_as preprinted and distributed.
seconded and carried.
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REPORTOF THE COMMTTTEE ON
SUBORDINATE LODGES AND REPORTS
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
Your committee is pleased to report it has reviewed and examined the
1983 Annual Returns as submitted by the 238 Chartered Lodges on the rolls of
this Grand Lodge. AU Iodges submitted an Annual Return of their activities
for the calendar year ending December 31, 1983, EXCEPT Verndale Lodge
No. 139, Red River Lodge No. 292, and Grand Marais lodge No. 322. The
following infractions were noted during the examination:
A: 28 Lodges were LATE with their Returns : lodge No. 2, 11, 16, 78, 83,
90, 119, L23, L34, 135, 139, 155, 163, 166, 171, 172, 189, 196, 213, 258, 267 , 268, 270,
29I, 292, 297, 322, and 346.
B: 18 Lodges did not affix the Seal of the lodge: Iodge No. 3, 11, 44, 79,
g9,94, 121, 129, 135, 174,175,187, 189, 196, 237, 25r,276, and 328.
C: 9 Lodges did not include a financial statement: Lodge No' 2,20,29,
129, 139, 286, m2,317, and 322.
D : 45 Lodges did not submit a complete list of Officers: Lodge No. 2, 3, 7,
12,18,33, 41,42,44,62,63,66,87,89,96,97,98, 101, 103, 115, 119, 126, L28,L29,
13g, 143, 163,172,!81,220,238,278,294, 309, 312, 316, 317, 318, 321, 325, 328, 331,
339, 345, and 346.
E: 30 Lodges did not read a portion of the Annual Proceedings: todge
No. 2, 12, 18, 20, 28, 44, 50, 63, 66, 75, 89, 95, 129, 134, 135, 153, 163, L72, L76, L8l,
L82, 220, 244, 249, 250, 284, 29L, 3ll, 3 1 B, and 339.
F: 2 Lodges did not date their Return: Lodge No. 44 and 129.
G: S Lodges did not have their Returns signed properly: Lodge No. 3, 44,
89, 129, and 165.
H: 14 Lodges did not use Register numbers : Indge No. 63, 89, 96, 121, 123,
227,250,251,267,280, 289, 327,339, and 346.
We sincerely thank those dedicated secretaries who did get their Annual
Returns in by the deadline of January 15th. In doing so the Grand l,odge
office staff was able to get its work accomplished on time for this Annual
Communication. We are truly disappointed that some 28 secretaries did not
see fit to get their Returns in timely, especially the three (3) Iodges whose
Returns were not received when this report was prepared. We urge them to
make every effort to be on time in the future.

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Wilson, D.G.M.
Lane Peterson, G.Std.B.
Robert J. Rolfe, P,M.
Lee York, P,M.
Harvey R. Hansen, G.S., Chairman
The Grand Master asked for a representative from the Minnesota
Masonic Foundation, Inc. to present a report for the Foundation. No one was
present to give the report.
The Grand Marshal, Worshipful Brother Ward C. Sonsteby was called on
for a report from the unfinished Business committee. Brother Sonsteby was
pleased to announce that no unfinished business remained.
For the information of the Craft, the following report was not given at
the Annual communication, and is herewith printed for the information of
those concerned and interested.
REPORT OF THE MINNESOTA MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC.
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master Alyn Dull:
Reporting the activities of the Foundation on behalf of the Board of
Directors is my privilege as we continue our earnest efforts to fulfill our
mission. This we understand to be working towards presenting grants and
awards that help those in need and to assist young people accomplish their
educational goals.
with the assistance of Brother Day's selection committee we awarded
three one thousand dollar scholarships to high school seniors.
As the Iron Range Lodges were responsive to our offer to make matching
funds available, we helped their local food shelfprograms.
The new efficient Accu-Chek bG Blood Sugar Monitor which is now
available for use helps the local Lodges in successfully promoting the implementation
of the Diabetes in You*r program in the school system.
I had the pleasure of representing the Foundation at Ground-Breaking
ceremony for the International Diabetes Federation Building at the st.
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Louis Park Medical center. As discussed with you, arrangements are being
made for a Ceremonial Corner Stone Laying by the Grand Master'
The continued
requested as well
p.og.".t that illust
Fraternally submitted,
Lyman M. Moore, President
and Grand Lodge Officers is
the Foundation to carry out
work to help others'
Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Charles J' Wilson was
called on io give any final instructions prior to calling Grand Lodge from
Labor to recJss for the Installation of Officers, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. this
afternoon.
No further business to come before Grand Lodge, the Grand Master
called Grand Lodge to recess until 2:30 p.m. when the Annual Installation of
Grand Lodge Officers is scheduled to take place.
At the appointed hour of 2:30 p.m. the ered,
followed by - ltre Past Grand Masters, Dis and
Custodians of the Work. Next the Grand Lodge were
admitted, and were escorted by the worshipful Masters of their respective
Lodges.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS T984
Prelude
Entrance of Installing Officers
Grand Master . . . George R. Wilson, P'G'M'
GrandMarshal .... ...... HarryP.Larson,P'G.M'
Assistant Grand Marshal . . . . Samuel K, Dickinson, P'G.M.
GrandChaplain .... ..... JohnP.Peterson,P.G.M.
Entrance of Past Grand Officers, District Representatives
and Custodians
Entrance of Grand Lodge Officers Elect and Appointive

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Installing Officer's Announcement
Invocation
Presentation of Grand Master
Vocal Selection "The Lord's Prayer"
Installation of Grand Master
Escorting of Grand Master to The East
Installation of Other Grand Lodge Officers
Installation of District Representatives
Installation of Custodians
Vocal Selection "Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Proclamation
Grand Master's Remarks
Presentation of Past Grand Master's Jewel and Apron
Presentation to Grand Master
Introduction of Families and Friends
Benediction . . . . M.W. Bro. John P. Peterson
Pianist . Raeanna Gislason
Vocalist .... DavidMelbye
GRAND MASTER'S REMARKS FOLLOWING INSTALLATION
Thank you, Dad, very, very much,
Past Grand Masters, Distinguished Guests, Brothers, Ladies, and
Visitors.
First, I want to express my thanks to all of you who have assisted with
the Installation, our Past Grand Masters, John, Sam, Harry and Dad.
To Raeanna Gislason and to David Melbye. David is a professional actor
and singer. He has just completed an engagement in Reno and is now home
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for a short visit with his parents in Willmar. I have Raeanna and Walter
Gislason to thank for having David here today. fiiank you so very much.
Raeanna is tlte spouse of our Grand Pursuivant and is also an accomplished
musician. Would you all join me in showing David and Raeanna
our appreciation.
At times like this, one has a tendency to become philosophical and
retrospective as to the past. I will spare you my thoughts on these matters at
this time and will share them individually to those of you to whom I am so
grateful.
I would like to mention that the Bible on the Altar this afternoon is the
Bible used by Aurora Lodge 30 years ago. That Bible has survived the fire
that Aurora Lodge experienced several years ago, and I am really pleased to
have it here today.
Martha, would you stand up? I must acknowlege publically the support
which Martha has given to me. Thank you very much, Martha, and the
guidance of the Past Grand Masters is also acknowledged and appreciated,
as is the confidence of the Brothers of Temple Lodge and the Free Masons of
Minnesota.
I would be remiss if I did not note that my business partners have contributed
greatly to my efforts by their support.
I amexcited about the year ahead. For the past six months your elected
Grand Lodge line officers have been laying our designs upon our Trestle
Board for the coming year. With the assistance of our Grand Lodge District
Representatives and the Custodians of the Work and the work of the officers
and Brothers of the Craft, we will have a great year for Freemasonry.
Masonry will be able to contribute to the good of society. Brothers, the
Officers installed here today are outstanding Masons and fulfill the
challenges of our Craft. Their willingness to serve is what makes me so
excited about the future of our Fraternity, We have other business to complete
here today, so I shall conclude these remarks now by saying thanks to
all who have contributed to the Installation Ceremony. To all who are part of
my Masonic Heritage, and to all'of you here today, thank you very much.
Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Alyn N. Dull presented the
Grand Master with the Grand Master's Jewel of Office. In turn, Grand
Master Wilson presented Past Grand Master Dull with a Past Grand
Master's Jewel, Apron and Wallet Card.
Presentations were also made to the Grand Master by the Officers and
members of Temple Lodge, as well as a lovely lapel pin from his wife.

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Introductions were made by the Grand Master of his family members,
close friends, etc. Each Grand lodge officer in turn introduced the members
of their families present at today,s ceremonies.
REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:
There were present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge the
following:
lB Grand Iodge Officers
13 Permanent Members
10 Custodians of The Work
24 District Representatives
105 Visitors from Minnesota (registered)
29 Visitors from Foreign Jurisdictions
131 Masters of Chartered Lodges
90 Senior Wardens
63 Junior Wardens
40 Proxies of Officers of Chartered Lodges
523 Total Registered
Representing 180 Lodges of the 29? on the rolls.
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PRESENT
AlynN.Dull .. ......GrandMaster
Charles J. Wilson , . .Deputy Grand Master
Donald J. Flood . , . . .Senior Grand Warden
Donald W. Sether . . . .Junior Grand Warden
Raymond Fl. Schlemmer . Grand Treasurer
HarveyR. Hansen .......GrandSecretary
James W. Locker .Grand Chaplain
Duane E. Anderson . .Grand Oraror
Ralph L. Hultquist . . .Senior Grand Deacon
David S. Bouschor . . . Junior Grand Deacon
Ward C. Sonsteby . . Grand Marshal
LanePeterson ..... .......GrandStandardBearer
Galen L. Schmick . . . . Grand Sword Bearer
RobertF. Papas . .. .Senior GrandSteward
CharlesBaltos..... ..JuniorGrandSteward
EdwardW. Waldon .. ...Grandpursuivant
FredD.Perkins ......GrandTvler

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The following Past
George R. Wilson, Mor
Otis H. GodfreY, Jr.,
RaymondPavola, Sam
No.
No.
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Past Grand Treasurer, Louis K. Thompson
Past District Representative, Henry Foelschow
l, John E. Easton, W'M.
2. Richard Kachman, W.M.
Morrie L. Arenson, S.W.
Anthony P. Kastanos, J.w.
No. 3, Martin A. ThomPson, W.M.
John Z. Bolin, S.W'
No. 4, James H. Grange, W.M.
Forresl Slater' S.W.
No. 8, Kraizer, Murrell 8., W.M'
Thomas S. Fedie, Proxy, S.W'
No.
No,
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No
No
ll, Gaylord Maxson, J.W.
12, Steven Freberg, W.M.
Glen Gober, S.W.
Russell K. Amling' J.W'
'14, Fredric J. Henry, W.M
16, Loren D. Klein, W.M.
Henry E. Rouson, S.W'
18, Ervin Laufenburger, J.W.
19, Richard G. Konrad, W.M'
Jon E. Kinard, Jr., S.W.
Raymond J. Proia, J.w.
20, Hans Oliver Tweeten, W.M.
2], Herbert P' NeY, W.M.
James P. McMullin, S.W.
Howard A. Rions' J.W.
22, George F. Slavin, S'W.
23, Wilbur J. Meiners, W.M.
Eric Johnson, s.w.
No. 25, John D. Hanson, S.W.
Norman House, J.W'
REPRESENTATIVES OF LODGES
No. 26, John G. Moden, S,W.
Leo C. Hagman, Proxy, W.M'
No
No
28, George Stokes, S.W.
29, Donald L. Fowler, W.M.
No. 30, Jerry B. oliver, W.M'
Alan A. Nemchik, J'W.
No. 33, Douglas Raygor, W.M.
Sherman G' Jensen, Proxy,
s.w.
No. 34, Glenn D. Schultz, W'M.
Lowell Anderson, S.W'
No. 39, Rodney W. Waldron, W.M'
Palmer W. Schneider, S.w.
No. 40, Byron D. Peterson, Proxy, W.M'
No. 44, Phil Hvidsten, W.M.
Bob Roe, S.W.
Vernon Pryts, J.W.
No. 49, James Nienow, W.M'
curlis Sanders, S.w.
Charles E. HenrY, J'W'
No. 51, Roger J. Bahls, W'M.
No. 54, Roger J' Wolfe, Proxy, W'M.
No. 55, S. Gunnard Swanson, Proxy,
w.M.
No. 57, Donald Mensing, W'M'
Donald Snyder, J.W'
No. 58, John M' South, W.M'
Floyd Bruggeman, S'W'
No. 59, Arle Schlecht, W.M'
Harley Albers, S.W.
Steven Kilian, J.W'
No. 60, Kenneth J. Rafteseth. W'M'
Wayne A' Thompson, S'w'
No. 62, Jay U. lpsen, Proxy, S.W'
No. 63, WaYne Evans, Proxy, W'M'
No. 64, Robert A. Laird, W'M'
H. Lon Hargen, S'W'
steven Sorenson, J'W'
No. 66, Emmei Wilherspoon, W'M'

No. 67, William J. Gatheridge, W.M.
No. 69, Earl L. Johnson, W.M.
No. 71, Ray O. Webb, Proxy, W.M.
No. 77, Adolph Kopischke, Proxy, W.M.
No. 79, Donald Dathe, W.M.
Ronald A. Kuusisto, S.W.
James L. Kohtala, J.W.
No. 81, Tom L. Johnson, W.M.
No. 82, Terry L. Thorson, W.M.
No. 83, Edward Highum, W.M.
No. 91, Steven R. Whitiet, W.M.
William Paulsen, Proxy, S.W.
No. 92, Allan J. Bornholdl, S.W.
Ronald E. Klein, J.W.
No. 93, C. Perry Schewk, W.M.
No. 95, Dennis Kongsiord, W.M.
Gary Gunderson, S.W.
James LaRock, Proxy, J,W.
No. 96, Larry Miller, Proxy, W.M.
No. 97, Keith D. Lohse, W.M.
Richard L. Hoffman, S.W.
Stephen, McClune, J.W.
No. 98, John Holland, Proxy, W.M.
No. 99, Jourdan Sullivan, W.M.
Steve carlson, S.W.
Terry Jensen, J.W.
No. 100, Robert E. Kautz, W.M.
Melvin E. Olson, S.W.
David A. Nelson, J.W.
No. l0l, Bruce Duba, W.M.
No. 104, James Crilchfield, W.M.
Dale Yoakum, S.W.
No. 109, Robert J. Reed, W.M.
No. 112, Denzil S. Flygare, W.M.
S. Fred Rathfelder, S.W.
John O. Reinfeld, J.W.
No. ll3, Richard McGinnis, Jr.. S.W.
Robert R. Tunnell, Proxy,
w.M.
No. Il8, Douglas D. Senn, W.M.
Sieve Momsen, S.W.
Rick Arnfelt, J.W.
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No. ll9, J. V. Christianson, Proxy, W.M.
No. 125, David K. Foote, W.M.
William Jay Viner, J.W.
No. 126, Delton B. Schnabel, W.M.
Kristopher L. Anderson, S,W.
Donald L, Clark, J.W.
No. 129, David Shaver, S.W.
James Hastings, Proxy, W,M.
No. 133, Delmonl Surlette, W.M.
John Wittrig, S.W.
Harold Fahl, J.W.
No. 138, Porter Ahley, W.M.
No. 139, Ronald Coats, Proxy, W.M.
No. 140, Harold E. Schmidt, W.M.
Craig L. Pearson, S.W.
Morris L. Nelson, J.W.
No, l4l, Douglas Qualley, W.M.
James Eaxler, S.W.
No. 148, Vernon Ofstad, W.M.
No. 149, Leonard Pikal, Proxy, W.M.
No. 153, Lowell Bigelow, W.M.
No. 155, Willard Drackley, W.M.
Lawrence S. Shoeman, S.W.
Dennis Hemmingsen, J.W.
No. 156, clarence W. Horn, Proxy, W.M.
No. 157, Melvin Mccowan, W.M.
Donald L. Aitken, J.w.
No. 158, Fred Hoebke, W.M.
Herbert Slagerman. S.W.
No. 160, Ervin D. Moser, W.M.
Clyde E. Braden. S.W.
Lawrence E, Leeder, J,W.
No. 16l, Walter Winters, W.M.
Marvin Clare, S.W.
No. 162, Oscar Henning Horeen, J,W,
Ellis Hein, Proxy, W.M.
No. 164, E. Fred Bailey, S.W.
No. 165, Charles A. Munson, W.M.
Barry A. Thompson, S.W,
Harold L. Olson, J.W.
No. 166, Lyle L. Winter, W'M.
Arthur C. Hedstrom, s.w.
William C. Johnson, J.W.

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No. 168, Roger Josephson, S.W.
Marlin E. Johnson, J'W.
Arnold M. Bellis, Proxy, W.M.
No. l7l, lvan Maw, W.M.
Richard F. VosPer, S.W.
No. 174, Robert G. Freisen, W.M.
No. 176, Lloyd M. Nack, W.M.
Robert F. Strauss, S.W.
Ronald E. Nolte, J.W.
No. 177, Robert R. Anderson, Sr., W./vr
No. 182, Lowell G. Ferrell, W.M.
Richard w. Wilson, S.w.
No. 184, Gerald R. Wilcox, W.M.
No. 185, Edward Pekarik, W.M.
Elroy M. Kettering, S.W'
No. 186, George H. Palo, W.M.
wayne Vannes, S.w.
Albert E. Farmer, Jr., J.W.
No. 187, Douglas M. Pederson, W.M.
Earl J. Clementson, S.W.
Duane Pomerleau, J.W.
No. 188, Mace z.Einarson, S'W.
Wayne H. Simola, Proxy, W.M.
No. 189, Dale Larson, W.M.
No. 190, W. Bart Trebnick, W.M.
No. l9l, Donald Young, S'W.
Thomas C. Knight. J.W.
James A. Parry, Proxy, w.M.
No. 195, John carroll Burke, W'M.
Sheldon Wickslrom, S.W.
Richard DeY, J.W.
No. 196, Maynard Kuehl, W.M.
No. 197, Hubert H. Harline, J'W.
No. 198, Richard L. Hanson, W'M.
Douglas Kruell, S.w.
Dennis R, Pederson, J.W.
No. 199, Floyd E. Petersen, W.M.
Douglas E. Johnson, S'W.
Royal E. Hagen' J.W.
No. 200, James Polter, W.M.
Richard Allen, S.W.
No. 203, William T. Hubbard, Proxy,
W,M.
No. 205, George M. Constans, W.M.
Lyle M. Aasheim, S.W.
Roberl W. Drummer, J.W.
No. 207, Roberl W. Hamann, W.M'
Winton Melby, S.W.
George E. Klos, J.W.
No. 208, Tony Kile, W.M.
Jon Gustafson. S.W.
Kevin Jones, J.W.
No. 209, Thomas Forsberg, W.M.
Thomas Mccarthy, S.W.
Thomas L. Hayes, J.W.
No. 212, Arlo Bergh, W.M.
No. 213, William H. Cunniff, W.M.
No. 217, Roberl E. Kelly, Proxy, W'M.
No. 223, James A. Slaikeu, S.W.
Roberl W. Fluegge, Proxy,
W.M.
No. 224, Paul J. Matuschek, W.M.
Edwin R. Danielson, S.W.
No. 225. Scoft Schultz, W.M.
No. 227, Charles Kloos, Proxy, W.M.
No. 233, Edward A. conrad, Proxy, W.M.
No. 236, Merlin Dragstveit, W.M.
Lloyd Wiseth, Proxy, J.W.
No. 237, William Kurlz, W.M.
James M. Barber, S.W.
No. 238, Frank P. Rebnord, W.M.
Harold Howard, s.W.
Wendell s. Larson, J.W.
No. 239, Kerry E. Roen, W.M.
John E. Franks, S.W.
Donald w. Jarvi, J.W.
No. 242, Boyd V. Nelson, J.W.
No. 243, Dan F, Erickson, W.M.
No. 2{4, Dennis Rokeh, W.M.
Thomas Wottreng. S.W.
James Allen, J.W.
No. 246, Melvin L. Clark, S.W.
No. 250, M. L. Pietz, W.M.
No. 251, Delno Hansen, Proxy, W.M.

No. 254, Victor O. Larson, W.M.
William Hagen, J.W.
No. 255, Charles F. Murrer, W.M.
Myron J. Carlson, S.W.
Ray O. Jacobson, J,W.
No. 257, James W. Warner, W.M.
David J. Bohmert, S.W.
Terry N. Thompson, J.W.
No. 258, Richard Hinze, W.M.
David Seitz, Jr., J.W.
No. 262, James A. York, J.W.
No. 263, Roscoe E. Dalen, W.M.
No. 264, Roberi Thomas, W.M.
Paul Terch, J,W.
No. 265, Glen C. Miner, Jr., W.M,
David W. Randall, S.W.
Edward L. Stark, J.W.
No. 267, Wayne E. Parker, W.M.
No. 270, Kenneth E. Hendrickson, W.M.
No. 271, James R. Grover, W.M.
Lawrence F. Tanner, S.W.
Ronald J. Olson, J.W.
No. 273, Daniel B. Mihm, W.M.
Benny H. Canny, S.W.
No. 274, Russell W. Maki, W.M.
Dennis J. Freden, S.W.
No. 275, Emery Mattila, W.M.
Mike Heinlein, S.W.
No. 276, Clair W. Johnson, W.M,
Frank Avelsgard, S.W.
William R. Cory, J.W.
No. 277, Eugene W. Pierson, W.M,
Michael Moschogianis, J,W.
No. 279, Leonard Bazey, W.M.
No. 281, Charles L. Zimmerman, W.M.
David Hogan, S.W.
Jeffrey J. Cox, J.W.
No. 282, Jeffery Bachke, W.M.
Douglas B. Carlson, S.W.
Daniel Chapinski, J.W.
No. 283, Dudley Cummins, W.M.
Francis D. Manthey, S.W.
No. 287, Howard l. Nelson, W.M.
Donald J Drum, J.W.
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No. 289, Lawrence Hoiness, W.M.
No. 290, Lawrence K. Davies, W.M.
William Everling, S.W.
No. 291, Albion Yearous, Proxy, W.M.
No. 292, Dale J. Bolsiad, W.M.
No. 293, Charles H. Mattson, W.M.
Norman C. Chrislensen, Proxy,
S,W.
No. 294, Jack Utley, W.M.
No. 299, Morrell B. Rude, W.M.
No. 300, Donald J. Yurik, W.M.
Admer A. Breitzman, S.W.
William L. Rothermal, J.W.
No. 302, Finley Moore, S.W.
No. 306, Eric J. Neetenbeek, W.M.
William G. Sioberg, S.W.
Roy H. Hudson, J.W.
No. 316, Charles W. Doyle, S.W.
No. 317, Robert M. Dahlquist, w.M.
Daniel A. Nelson, S.W.
No. 318, Richard R. Kleiner, W.M.
Timothy R. Luham, S.W.
Kevin M. Raihala, J.W.
No. 320, walter W. Wolf, W.M.
Robert W. Brown, S.W.
No. 321, Greg Bongenschutz, W.M.
Larry Drinkwitz, S.W.
No. 322, Lynn Wilson, Proxy, W.M.
No. 323, Frank Mlnarik, Proxy, W.M.
No. 324, William F. Hofer, Jr., W.M.
Clark E. Carier, S.W.
No. 325, Bruce K. Peterson, Proxy, W.M.
No. 327, Ronald B. Nelson, S.W.
Lowell R, Chambers, J.W.
No. 328, Stanley G. Ricke, Proxy, W.M.
No. 330, Paul Langland, W.M.
No. 331, Fred L. Toronto, W.M.
No. 334, Timothy J. Dill, W.M.
Richard G. Koerner, s.W.
Hugh D. Heinecke, ll, J.W.

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No. 337, Lester lrish, J.w.
Glenn Johnson, Proxy, W'M
No. 338, James R. Goebel, W.M.
F. David Richter, S.W.
Donald P' Jax, J.W.
No. 339, Kenneth Wheeler, W.M.
No. 340, FloYd A. Volgerson, W.M'
Edward L. Lafortune, S'w'
Robert O. Banks, J.W.
No. 342, Eli ChuPUrdia, J.W.
No. 344, Howard J. Killian, W.M.
William Brown, S.W.
No. 345, Allan M. Lande, W.M.
Laurence J' Mccabe' S.W.
No. 346, Melvin Miller, W.M'
Neil E. wright, s.w'
Jack McDaniel, J'W.
Respectfully submitted,
Harvey R. Hansen, G.S., Chairman
Albion Yearous, G.Sw.B.
Donald A. Dahl (317)
STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1984-85
APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES:
P.G.M. Samuel K. Dickinson (293-346) 1985, Chairman
93 Donovan Drive, Grand Rapids 55744 218-326-2044
P.G.M. Mortimer B. MileY (3) 1987
P.G.M. D. William Tiffany (19) 1986
P.G.M. Ross E. Frederickson (250-271) 19BB
W.Bro. Walter B. Gislason (104) G.P.
BUSINESS AND RULES:
W.Bro. Lane Peterson (197-283) G.Mar., Chairman
W.Bro. Robert F. Papas (300) G.Std.B.
W.Bro. Charles Baltos (B) S.G.S.
W.Bro. Edward W. Waldon (23) J.G.S.
W.Bro. Walter B. Gislason (104) G.P.
CODE REVIEW:
P.G.M. Archibald Duncan (166) 1985, Chairman
140 Spruce St., Mahtomedi 55115 612-426-3500
P.G.M. Harry P. Larson (292) 1987
W.Bro. Glenn C. Johnson (337-156) 1986
R.W.B. Harvey R. Hansen (148-3) G.S'
CREDENTIALS:
R.W.B. Harvey R. Hansen (148-3) G.S'' Chairman
W.Bro. William I. Gatheridge (212) G.Sw.B. 1986
W.Bro. Ernest K. Stennes (23) 1985

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND HONORARY MEMBERSHIP:
P.G.M. Archibald Duncan (166) 1987, Chairman
P.G.M. Mortimer B. Miley (3) 1988
P.G.M. Verne E. Long (148) 1986
P.G.M. A. Raymond Pavola (282) 1985
P.G.M. Donald M. Severson (187) 1989
EXAMINATION OF VISITORS:
W.Bro. Henry R. Van Geest (100-263) Cust. Chairman
W.Bro. Lyle A. Tuller (140) Cust. 1985
W.Bro. Richard St. Martin (9) Cust. 1986
FINANCE:
R.W.B. Donald W. Sether (258) S.G.W., Chairman
R.W.B. Donald J. Flood (257) D.G.M.
R.W.B. Ralph L. Hultquist (4) J.G.W.
W.Bro. David S. Bouschor (198) S.G.D.
P.G.M. Alyn N. Dull (23)
W.Bro. William Horlitz (104)
M.W.B. Samuel K. Dickinson, Jr. (293-346)
EXTERNAL RELATIONS:
P.G.M. Archibald Duncan (166) 1985, Chairman
W.Bro. Philippe C. Verbrugghen (263) 1986
W.Bro. Ernest K. Stennes (23) 1987
FRATERNAL RELATIONS AT ROCHESTER:
W.Bro. Warren K. Clark (203) P.D.R. 1988, Chairman
301 S.E. 3rd St.. Stewartville 55987
M.W.B. Samuel K. Dickinson (293-346) 1987
W.Bro. Philip G. Soderberg (22) Cust. 1986
W.Bro. Gerald L. Campbell (21) 1985
W.Bro. Richard E. Thompson (21) 1984
HISTORICAL AND ARCHIVAL:
W.Bro. James H. Marrinan (190) 1986, Chairman
2176 Fairmont Lane. St. Paul 55116 612-699-4721
Bro. Charles W. Nelson (190) 1987
P.G.M. Ross E. Frederickson (250-271) 1985
JURISPRUDENCE:
P.G.M. John P. Peterson (207) 1988, Chairman
P. O. Box 237, Staples 56479 218-894-1141
P.G.M. Russell E. Torfin (161) 1987
P.G.M. George R. Wilson (100) 1986
P.G.M. Otis H. Godrey, Jr. (5) 1985
W.Bro. Edward W. Waldon (23) J.G.S.
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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
LEADERSHIP:
W.Bro. Jack A. Benson (176) 1989
811 23rd Ave. N.W., New Brighton 55U2 612-633-1706
W.Bro. Fred B. Vihovde (334-346) 1987
W.Bro. Marvin H. Rosenwinkel (19-62) D,R. No. 13, 1986
W.Bro. Kenneth H. Anderson (205) 1986
W.Bro. Donald A. Dahl (317) 1985
W.Bro. Wayne R. Newton (265) 1989
W.Bro. Richard Wheaton (95) 1989
P.G.M. Franklin G. Emrick (316) 1988
W.Bro. W. George Irwin, D.R. No. 2
W.Bro. William I. Gatheridge (212) G.Sw.B.
W.Bro. Robert J. Reed (109) 1989
W.Bro. Lawrence K. Davies (290)
MASONIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:
W.Bro. Rodney M. Larson (30) Chairman
1918 149th Avenue N.E., Anoka 55303 612434-6750
W.Bro. Robert E. Kelly (217) 1987
W.Bro. Donald P. Ewert (160) 1985
W.Bro. David S. Bouschor (198) S.G.D.
W.Bro. Ward C. Sonsteby (81) J.G.D.
W.Bro. Duane E. Anderson (306) P.G.O. 1986
W.Bro. Galen L. Schmick (277) P.G.Sw.B.
MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP:
Bro. Paul M. Day (48) Chairman
522 Capitol Square, St. Paul 55101 612-296-3306
W.Bro. Benjamin H. Holt (21)
Bro. Wallace M. Brunswold (21)
W.Bro. Lloyd C. Anderson (187)
W.Bro. Leonard G. Rowe (257)
Bro. Robert Van Tries (26)
Bro. John E. Grossman (185)
Bro. Leslie S, Dahm (166)
Bro. Sulo V. Lundgren (342)
OFFICE MANAGEMENT:
R.W,B, Donald W, Sether (258) S.G.W., Chairman
R.W.B, Ralph L, Hultquist (4) J.c.W.
R.W,B. Raymond E. Schlemmer (118) G.T.
R.W.B. Harvey R. Hansen (148-9) G,S.
P.G.M. Alyn N. Dull (23)

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
ORDER OF DEMOLAY:
W.Bro. Kenneth P. Hill (19) 1986, Chairman
10210 York Lane, Bloomington b5431 6t2-gBI-4729
W.Bro. Ward C. Sonsteby (81) J.G.D.
W.Bro. Lane Peterson (197-283) G.Mar.
Bro. W. John Dawson, Jr. (20b) 19Bb
PAYROLL:
R.W.B. Raymond E. Schlemmer (118) G.T., Chairman
W.Bro. Andrew F. Nutz, Sr. (324)
W.Bro. Arnold W. Moen (118)
PRINTING:
M.W.B. Charles J. Wilson (100-59) G,M., Chairman
R.W.B. Raymond E. Schlemmer (118) G.T,
R.W.B. Harvey R. Hansen (148-3) G.S.
PROGRAM AND PLANNING:
R.W.B. Ralph L. Hultquist (4) J.G.W., Chairman
R.W.B. Donald W. Sether (2b8) S.G.W.
R.W.B. Donald J. Flood (28?) D.c.M.
R.W.B. Harvey R. Hansen (148-3) G.S.
W.Bro. David S. Bouschor (198) S.G.D.
W.Bro. Ward C. Sonsteby (81) J.G.D.
W.Bro. Lane Peterson (197-2?3) G.Mar.
W.Bro. Robert F. Papas (300) G.Std.B.
W.Bro. Charles Baltos (8) S.G.S.
W.Bro. Edward W. Waldon (23) J,G.S.
W,Bro. Walter B. Gislason (104) G.P.
PUBLISHING THE MINNESOTA MASON:
W.Bro. Charles J. Disser (340) P.G.O,, Chairman
8612 Thomas Ave. So,, Bloomington bb431
W.Bro. Jon Papas (300) 1986
Bro. Murray A. Thompson (19) 1985
W.Bro. Robert E. Kelly (217) 1985
W.Bro. Lane Peterson (197-283) G.Mar.
W.Bro. Douglas E. Congdon (340) 1985
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Bro. David Lundell (140) 1988
Bro. Gordon M. Malen (317) 198?
Bro. George Magnuson (187) 1986
W.Bro. Robert E. Kelly (217) 1989
W,Bro. David S. Bouschor (198) S.G.D.
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GRAND MASTER:
P.G.M. John P. Peterson (207) Chairman
P.G.M. Jay A. York (262)
P.G.M. Alyn N. Dull (23)
RESOLUTIONS:
P.G.M. Donald M, Severson (187) 1987' Chairman
6200 Colfax Ave. No', Brooklyn Center 55430
P.G.M. John P. Peterson (207) 1986
P.G.M. Verne E. Long (148) 1985
W.Bro. David S. Bouschor (198) S.G.D.
W.Bro. Ward C. Sonsteby (8r) J.G.D.
SUBORDINATE LODGE BUILDINGS:
R.W.B. Donald J, Flood (257) D.G.M., Chairman
R.W.B. Raymond E. Schlemmer (118) G'T.
W.Bro. Jay Ipsen (62)
SUBORDINATE LODGES AND REPORTS:
R.W.B. Harvey R. Hansen (148-3) G.S'' Chairman
R.W.B. Donald J. Flood (257) D.G.M'
W.Bro. Robert F. Papas (300) G.Std.B.
W.Bro. Robert J, Rolfe (263) 1985
W.Bro. J, V. Christanson (119) 1986
TELLERS:
P.G.M. Samuel K. Dickinson (293-346) 1986 Chairman
W.Bro. Howard Nelson (287) 1985
W.Bro. Kenneth Snell (100) 1988
P.G.M. Harry P. Larson (2S2) 1987
WILS AND BEQUESTS:
W.Bro. Benjamin Smith (19) 1989, Chairman
14?17 Minnehaha Place, Minnetonka 55343 6L2'933-7477
W.Bro. M. Arnold LYons (323) 1988
Bro. Roger L. Ginkel (171) 1987
W.Bro. Peter Barna (112) 1986
W.Bro. Charles L. Horn (19) 1985
SPECIAL COUNSELOR:
W.Bro. C. George King (184) 1988, Chairman
?01 No. hd Street, Park Rapids 56470 218-732-9307
Bro. Dexter C. Pehle (165) 1988
W.Bro. Dennis A, Anderson (125) 1985
W.Bro. David O' Tjosvold (340) 1985
W.Bro. James D. LeBlanc (282) Cust. 1986

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
W.Bro. Bernard P. Larson (340) 1986
Bro. William L. Rothermal (300) 1987
W.Bro. John M. Tennyson (23) 1987
W.Bro. Walter B. Gislason (104) G.P.
PREPAID DUES:
W.Bro. Galen L. Schmick Q77) 1987, Chairman
5515 Zenith Ave. So., Edina 55410 6L2-926-4741
W.Bro. Lane Peterson (197-283) G.Mar.
W.Bro. Henry R. Van Geest (100-263) 1986
W.Bro. Wallace Nelson (51) 1985
W.Bro. Harold Kroger (300)
MASONS FOR DIABETIC YOUTHT
W.Bro. Walter B. Gislason (104) G.P., Chairman
Bro. William Horlitz (104)
W.Bro. Robert Reed (109)
W.Bro, Richard Slieter (143)
W.Bro. Barry Sitlow (118)
BOARD OF CUSTODIANS
Reg. I W.Bro. Elmer A. Anderson, Jr. (L27) 218 233-5048
Reg. II W.Bro. James D. LeBlanc Q82) 218525-7270
Reg. III W.Bro. Lyle A. Tuller (140) 1986 612 6324009
Reg. IV W.Bro. Neil E. Bengtson (1rg) 1985 507 532-2939
Reg. V W.Bro. Maurice M. Kotz (323) 1983 612 935-9876
Reg. VI W.Bro. Lawrence A. Larson (160) 1984 612 378-1891
Reg. VII W,Bro. Richard St. Martin (9) 1986 612 881-8489
Reg. VIII W.Bro. Bernard Silvrants (250) 1985 507 8534489
Reg. IX W.Bro. Lynn F. Gunsolus (?7) 1984 507 835-2562
Reg. X W.Bro. Philip G. Sodberg (22) 1983 507 289-2903
Chairman and Custodian at Large
W.Bro. Henry R. Van Geest (100'263) 612 483-6855
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GRAND LODGE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES NAMED FOR T984-85
District No. 1 Robert J. Looker (236) 19BB
720 Arnold Avenue North. Thief River Falls 56?01 218 691-2902
District No. 2 W. George Irwin (141) 19?5
E ldr ed 56523 218 28r -2419
District No. 3 Harlan C. Johnson (99) 1988
Route No. 6, Box 122, Fergus Falls 56537 218 ?36-4329
District No. 4 Harry A. Clark (293) 1978
Route No. 1, Box 482, Aurora iS70i2Lg2n-24W
District No. 5 Harold R. Paulseth (342) 1984
P. O, Box 458, Beaver Bay 55601 218 226-3848
District No. 6 Kenneth Spangler (208) tg82
510 First Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids 557442L8926-6282
District No.7 John M. Young, Jr. (213-2?6) 1982
317 4th Avenue N.W., Aitkin 56431 218927-2236
District No. B George H. Fahrenholz (164) 19?5
Route No. 1, Box 238, Rush City 55069 612 358432b
District No. 9 Charles Kloos e27) LgB4
Route No. 1, Box 54, Hoffman 56339 612 986-2?39
District No. 10 Robert W. Kugler (23) 1984
1600 Ninth Avenue s.E., st. cloud 5630t612252-2663
District No. 11 Richard L. Erickson (109) 1981
Route No. 5, Box 152, Montevideo 56265 612 269-9b54
District No. 12 Botolf E. Petersen (59) 1984
Route No. 3, Box 214, Hutchinson 55350 612 b8?-6b88
District No. 13 Marvin H. Rosenwinkel (19) 1982
2100 Pleasant Avenue South, Apt. 20b, Minneapolis bb404 612 87O-IB2B
District No. 14 Glenn E. Gilbertson (90) 1984
2217 North Ferry, Anoka 55303 612 421-?413
District No. 15 Charles E. Magnusson (16b)
2916 West 60th Street, Minneapolis 554L06L2927-2298
District No. 16 Ronald S. Higgins (B) 1982
13271 Diamond Path Road, Apple Valley b5r24 612 42A-1868
District No. 17 David M. Hodgins (185) 19S4
66 East 9th Street, Unit 1412, St. paul bb101 6L2292-BBB4
District No. 18 Richard M. Hyllested (321) t98B
1992 Sioux Blvd., New Brighton 55112 612 686-7072
District No. 19 Dean K. Brunkow (44) 19BB
508 Minnesota Street, Shakopee 5537 I 6L2 Mi-7 297
District No. 20 Vernon A. Christianson (119) 19?9
District No. 21 Delno P. Hansen (251) 1984
301 North 5th Street, Marshall 56258 502 bB2-2349
Tyler 56178 507 247-5148
District No. 22 R. Peter Schue (209) 1980
224Lincoln Avenue East, Gaylord bb334 6L2217-iLE6

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District No. 23 Duane L. Pingeon (92) 1984
Route No. 1, Box 46, Windom b6101 502 831-1810
District No. 24 Verland D. Roed (12) 1984
105 North Plainview, Mankato 56001 507 88Z-764'
District No. 25 Thomas E. Mealey (BB) 1984
470 Adams Avenue, Owatonna b6060 612 451-2026
District No. 26 Donald A. Rippentrop (26) 1984
719 Valley Avenue, Albert Lea b600? bo7 8Zg-3610
District No. 2? Byron D, Peterson (40) 1984
801 North Oak Street, Lake City bb04L6LZB4S-2872
District No. 28 Herbert M. Erickson (21-108) 1983
4111 5th Place N.W., Rochester bb901 bOZ 282{8?0
District No. 29 Donald L. Fowler (29) 1984
Route No. 1, Box 247H, LaCrescent 5i947 507 Bg4-4720
District No. 30 Norrin L. Storelee (86) 1929
Route No. 1, Lanesboro Sb949 b0? 462-8828
Elective Officers: W. George lrwin, President: George H. Fahrenholz
Vice-President: John M. Young, Jr., Secretary
All business having been disposed of, the l3lst Annual Communication of
the Most Worshipful Grand lodge of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. was Closed in
Ample Form by the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Charles J.
Wilson.
Attest:
HARVEY R. HANSEN
Grand Secretary
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CHARLES J. WILSON, Grand Master

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GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Appendix A - Grand Lodge Officers by years
Appendix B - Names of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged
Appendix C - Location of t odges Alphabetically Arranged
Appendix D - Director of Lodges January 1, 1984
Appendix E - Lodges, Lost or Changed
Appendix F - Abstract of Returns for 1983
Appendix G - Grand Secretaries
Appendix H - Grand Representatives
Appendix I - Deaths by todges in 1983
Appendix J - Distinguished Dead of other Grand Jurisdictions
Appendix K - District Representatives and Trial Commissioners
Appendix L - Board of Custodians with their Districts, Lodges and
Monitors
Appendix M - Custodians Emeritus
Appendix N - Custodians Honorary
Appendix O - Monitors Emeritus
Appendix P - Honorary Past Grand Officers
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Sunbeam (lll 257
Sunllght ----------(14) 823
Sunrise -----------..(9) 294
Sunset -----------(11) 109
Swift ------------,.(11) 129
Taconite -----------(5) 842
Temple ----------.-(12\ 69
Tracy ------------(20) 166
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APPENDIXI
DECEASED MINNESOTAMASONS REPORTED IN 1983
ST. JOHN'S NO. I
Allen, Richard W. . .. . . 5-14-83
Biork,JohnW. .... .... 5-10.83
Carlson, Carl P. . ....,. 4.14.83
Charf sen, Herman M. . . .. . .. . .. 2-27..83
Oswald, Donald H. . .. . , 3.30.83
CATARACT NO. 2
Foster,Howard ....,,.ll-00.83
Johnson,Wilbert,...., 4-12.83
Johnston, Huberi . ..... 4-10-83
Lenhart, Roy .... .00.78
Londer,Jerry .. .......8.28-83
Negard, H. Don . ....... 1.29-83
Schultz, Robert . ....... 4.09.83
Seipel, Raymond .............. 4.02-83
Stegner, Gilbert . ...... 2.07-83
ST. PAUL NO.3
Bell, Albert V; ..... .... l-24-83
Chrisfensen, Hialmar C. ... . . .. 3-14-83
Christoffersen, Allen G. .. ... .. . 5-09-83
Enochson.Howard ....11-12-83
Fields,Herman .......10-15-82
Holmes, James . ..... .. 2-07-83
Kollander, Gerhardt G. ........ 8-18-83
Lyons, Sr., Michael N. . .... . ...12.18-83
Penschuck, Edward .., 2:07.83
Perlt, Walter E. . ... . ..ll-25.83
Ryman, Asa A. . . .. . ... 7-03.83
HENNEPIN NO. 4
Barker, Beryl M. . . .... 8-18-83
Beckman, Sr., Ernesl H. .. ... . . 8-08-83
Brill, Merle ...11-06-83
Chriss, lrwin R. ..... .. 9-26-83
Demetro, Miller . .. .. .. 5-27-83
Hillsiedt, Hugo A. .....11-01-83
Kahler, Frank W. . . .. .. l-00-83
Lovrien, James K. . . . .. 2-08-82
Norum, Beniamin N. .......... 3-27-83
Reierson,Gustav .,,,,, 4-09-92
Rossman, Donald F. ... l-03-83
Schaefer, David W. .. . , 6-29-83 ,
Shinn, William T. ..... .12-16-83
Watts,LyleC...... ...11-09-83
Woods, Albert E. . , . .. .10-25-83
ANCIENT LANDMARK NO.5
Aiken, George 4.20.83
Anderson, Roy . .. . ,.., 2.02.83
Biggings, George . ..... 6.10.83
Crof l, Thomas . 7.24-93
Deimek,George. ...... 7-01-83
Engelke,Francis ......12.15-83
Jaeger,William ....... 6-23-83
Klosterman,Harvey. .. 6-08-83
Linnell, lrwin .. ,......8-]9-83
Olsen, Clarence ....... 8-13.83
Olson,Leonard,,,,,,.,12-27-83
Perlt, Rudolph ......., 9-13-83
Pieper, Karl ... 7-10.83
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Scheuble, Roy ,... ..... l-21-83
Simmons,orson,, ..... l-15-83
Soicer, Alfred 9-06-83
Steingraber, Clare . . ... 1-16-83
Storr, John .... ]-ll-83
Tvedi, Chester ........ 4-25-83
Waldman, lrving . ..... 5-09-83
DAKOTA NO. 7
Holman,Anton . .......11-29-83
Laird, Chas. O. ..... ... 3-14-83
Otto,FredrickH...... l-00-83
Peavy, Richard W. .... ........11-27-82
Taylor, lra A. . .. . . .. .. 4-21-83
RED WING NO. 8
Bentley, Clinton R. ....11-07-83
Hawkenson, Harvey A. ........12-22-83
Johnson, Mearl W., Sr. . ... ... .. 6-19-83
Johnson, Raymond E. ......... l-17-83
Knutson, Charles N. -.. .. . ... .. 4-21-83
Lantz, Everelt M. .. . . . 2-24-83
Mead, Charles E. . . . .. .ll-21-83
Sultzer, Clifton S. ...... 3-04-83
FARIBAULT NO.9
Flaa, Bernard H. ..... . 5-31-83
Hanson, George W. .. .. 8-24-83
Nichols, George Don ...11-07-83
Saufferer, John L. . .... 6-17-83
Scott, Harry Dale ... ... 8-05-83
siulsfad, clifford M. ........... 3-04-83
Townsend, Vernone C. ......... 2-21-83
MANTORVILLE NO. II
Currier, Haven C. .....12-06-83
Hollan, Richard N. ............ 7-09-83
MANKATO NO. 12
Danielson, EugeneC. ..........12-12-83
Fisher, Leland B. ......,....... 5-07-83
Glaser, Robert F. , ............ 5-31 83
Haedt,HarryW....,, .. 8-08-83
Harmer, Hosea .. ,. .. . , 9-23-83
Johnston, Claude . .....12-14-83
Lundin,HildingF. .....10-18-83
Morgan,FloydJ. ...... 9-13-83
Morphew, orrie H. . . .. 5-22-83
Palmer, Everett E. ............10-00-83
Sherman, Lowell M. . ,. 10-18-83
HENDERSON NO, 13
Busse, Henry . .12-20-83
WAPAHASA NO. 14
Larson, Arnold P. ... .. 9-16-83
MONTICELLO NO. 16
Fehling, Charles ..,... 9-10-83
Ingram,Orrin.. .......12-11-83
Rueter, Teddle .,.. ..., 4.23-83

196
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APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
custafson, Arnold A, '. 8-28-83
Haglund, Carl E. . ... '. 3-05-83
Hanson, Frank B. .... 'll-26'83
Harvie, Percy J. . . ... . ,........ 7-29'83
Jason, Willelm .. .. .. .. 7-15-83
Johnson, Roland E. .... 3-22-83
Kraus,HaroldC. ...'. .10-29-83
Lee, Henry
... 6-Il-83
Mandef , Seymour ", " 4-29'83
Marx, Sr., clifford S. . . . ' ' . ' . . ' 2-09-83
Masley, Nicholis '. .. . .11-ll-83
Naumann,Richard .'.3'27-83
.'.... 3-10-83
Netzley,ClydeA.
Podany, George . ..... 'll-09-83
Ravitz, Nathan . .. '. .. . ll-05-83
Roman, Jr., Martin '. .. 8-20-83
Ten Eyck, Richard E. . . ' '. .. '. 1-27-83
Ward, Donald W. ... . . . l-10-83
MERIDIAN NO. 25
Payne,Norman .......4-23-83
Winslow,Harold. .....' 2-15-83
Washmulh, Eugene F. . . . . . ' . . . 6-02-83
wevfuuin, ei.fiard O. . .. . . '. . . 4-05-83 CLEARWATER NO' 28
Wilson,DewaynJ.......'...... c-0i-8i Belk'owen "' 6-25-83
Gunderson,Donald' "'10-17-82
CALEDONIA NO. 20 Love' Edward 8-12-83
casterton,charlesR'..'....... 9-17-83 white'Roy "' 3-25-82
Meiners,Hobson . ....' 8-14-83
Rice, Edwardo'......'...'.... 2-04-83 MoRNING srAR No' 29
Moore,AllanW'"'"''
6-19-83
ROCHESTER NO.2I
Anderson, John Leonard .... '.. 8-02-83
Ausustson, Anders Maenus ... ?-91-ql AT!51)9-19
Ball, John Henry . ..... 8-14-82
Bennett, Harry Rose ... 9-07-83
Benson, Laurel P. ... '. 1'13-83
Bishop,JackW ........12-31-83
Carlson, Robert L. ..... 6-09-83
Oavis,WayneA...". .. 9-28-83
Flynn, Robert J. '.. '.. . 9-14-83
Frank, waller E. . . ... . 3-25-83
Franzen, Merrill H. '... 2-05-83
Gaskill, Rollyn W., Sr. ..... '.. ll-28-83
Wiedman, William E. . . .. .... .. 8-28-83
Kolstad, Harold S. . '... 3'24'83
Lenz, Gerhard
Mayo, Eugene
Resch, George A. ... '.
KING HIRAM NO. 3I
Harding, Loren George
3-26-83
1-26-83
' 9'26'83

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 198:t
STAR IN THE EAST NO. 33
Dunlop, William J. .. .. . .. .....11-12-83
Forderbrugen, Kevin J, ........ 9-01-83
Johnson, Bernt W. ..... 6-19.93
schamp, Walter R. .. ]2-2t-83
Sorenson, William B. .,... ..... 12-12.83
ORIENTAL NO.34
Lundberg, Clinton A. . . l2-17-83
Prink, Willard M .. .....11-05-93
PRESTON NO. 36
Highum, Peter E. ..... 4-28.83
Read,DonaldE...,,. ]-14.83
FIDELITY NO. 39
Allen, Heilman K. . . . .. .. ......11-03-83
Bang, sever ... 7-06_83
Bateman, Roberl A. ... 4-24-Bl
Block, Robert E. ..... 9-10-93
Cuiter, Rex C, . .... .... 3-23-83
Dalquist,LouisM. ..... 6-09.83
Everson, Fred P. . ... .. 6-23-83
Holtz,HarveyE. ..... 2-lB-83
Johannsen, Robert E. ..'12-14.83
Nelson, Albert V. . . .. .. ... ..... 3-14-83
Slezak, Joseph ........ 8-lB-93
Wakef ield, Edgar R. . ..10-14-03
Wendt, Jack A. .. .. . ...l2-2t-83
CARNELIAN NO. 40
Campbell, Daniel C. ...10.11-83
HOPE NO,42
Augusline, Jesse .. .... 3-29-83
Basel, Curtis .. 8-19-83
Bergman, Earl ... . ,. .. l-15-83
Hauser, Henry . ....... 3-17-83
Kolbe, Arthur ........ 7-29-93
Titft,Lowell ...4-01-83
KING SOLOMON NO. 44
Chadwick, Edward B. ..... .... 8-22.83
Olto, Earl M. .. . .. . .. .. l-29-93
Underwood, James N. 2-13-83
UNION NO. 45
Boelter,Milton . ...,...]2-06-83
Christensen, Val Jean . I l-25-83
Galvin, William J. ............. -00-83
Thune,HaroldA. ..... .12-30-83
EVERGREEN NO.46
Taylor,VerneL....... .12-31-83
soctAL No. 48
Backe, Allen 3-26-83
Duesterhoeft, Alfred . ..12-22-93
Hlavac,Joseph . ...,... 8-]4-83
197
RISING SUN NO. 49
Hankerson, Donald F. 4-14-83
Larson, William A. ............ 3.14.83
Randall,RobertG. .... 5.04.83
Schwoch, Charles E. ... .. ,. .... 8-13-83
Wolter, Fred C. ...... ., 3.12-83
ACCACTA NO. 5l
Biscoe, William H. ...... .. .. . .. 5-06-83
NICOLLET NO. 54
Poncin,SidneyJ...... 8.ll-83
Reha, Albert E, . .... ..12-l l-83
ztoN No. 5s
Grandstrand, Byron E. ........ 9-03-83
Johnson, Guy W. . .. ... 9-17-83
BLUE EARTH CITY NO. 57
Hawks, Cleo ... 3-12.83
Hope, Robert ., 2.12.83
Kleindl,Wayne, ...... 5.02.83
Kohlmeyer, Oliver B. . . 3.21.83
Nelson, Leonard . ..... ,12-27.83
Rollins,A.G.... ....... 8-24.83
Rose, Kenneth . 3-27.83
Sharp, Floyd .. 10-10-83
Weir,Perry ...12-14-83
Wenlz, Allen .. 9-05-83
SPRING VALLEY NO.58
Hinze,Richard .......,5.20.83
SleDhenson, Albert K. 6-05.83
TEMPLE NO. 59
Homburg,George . .... 6-04-83
Jerebek, Emil ... ......11-30-83
Porath, Charles ....... l-07-83
STAR IN THE WEST NO. 60
Paske, ElmerC. ...... .12.16-83
STAR NO.62
Lennan. William -00-82
ILLUSTRIOUS NO. 63
Anderson, Jr., Julian .. 7.02-83
CHAIN LAKE NO. 64
Anderson, Alfred . -00-83
Beech, Marshall . .. . . .. -00-93
Braun, Edward -00.83
Brehel, Carl -00-83
Dammann. Christian .. -00.83
Erickson, Chrislian -00.83
Johnson, John ... -00-83
Krosch, Augustine .00-93
Milbrandt, Edward .00.83
Whitney,Bernard .....12.25-83

198
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
MADELIA NO, 66
Kelsey, Dale .. .. ..
Kevan, Charles WaYne
CORINTHIAN NO. 67
Cadwell,C.E. .. ....'..10-24'83
Foss,Albin "' 9-07'83
MYSTIC STAR NO, 69
Vitse, Henry
ORIENT NO. 84
Marcomb, Arlington
.. 2'22'83
EUREKA NO. 75
Aulweis, Vernon . '..... l-07-83
Medinnus, George . ... . 7-00'83
Rose,Ted
.'...12-00'83
WASECA NO. 77
Drahosh, Jerry F. .. " ' 10-07-83
Hess, Bernard M. ... '. .. ' . ... ..10-01-83
Thomas, Emrys P. ." '10-03-83
MYSTIC CIRCLE NO. 78
Briggs,Hollis ...."..' 9'27-83
HOWARD NO. 82
Johnson, D. Robert
3-08.83
5-30.83
. .. 4-ll-83
2-12-83
: : : : : : : : : . .i . .'i.il.ii
GOLDEN FLEECE NO. 89
Aga, Clarence . 3-22'83
eilig, oonalo .. l-04-83
Hultgren,Glenn ' .'...' 7-08-83
Peteison, Harry L. '...10'22-83
GOOD FAITH NO. 90
Becker,Richard " "" 8-oo-83
Frosl,James .' 9-17-83
ANTIQUITY NO. 9I
Reuthe, Knule ..
FRATERNAL NO.92
Hobart, Robert R.
UNITY NO, 93
caldwell, James .
Sherk, Raymond ......
K94
5-16-83
2-22-83
3.06-83
6.15-83
A. . . .. .. .. ... . 5-17-83
d ...,.......... 6-ll-83
J. . '. .. . . . '. ". 6-20-83
ll L. .. ... .. . . . . 12-09-83
,...ll.i:iiil
CHARITY NO. 98
- lvtatm, Ralph R. . '..... 1-23'83
scnwartz, beorge E. " 5-02-83
sGybaush, Paui w. .. "12'22'83
CORNER STONE NO. 99
Beckman, Mervin L.
Donaldson, Sextus .
Hanson, Richard G. . . . . . . , . ' ' '
Jensen, V. c. .....
Parson/ Ruben L.
6-21-83
6.26.83
5-24-83
7-0 1 -83
6-14-83

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
AURORA NO. IOO
Dailey, James A. .. . . . 4-21-83
Hausauer, Elmer M. . .. 2-12-83
Herington,orval . .....10-21-83
Johnson,M.Glen ......8-30-83
Johnson, Raymond F. ...,,....1'l-ll-83
Lee, Clarence T. ..... 4-02-83
Lowe,GilbertL. ..... .12-25-83
Reuier, Theodore E. . . . . , . . . . . . 4-21-83
Safher, Henry A. ..... . 9-26-83
Worcester, Arthur M. .. l-25-83
FRATERNITY NO. IOI
Anderson,Emil .. ..... 6-08-83
Ball, Mellvine .,.,.... 10-18-83
Hagge, John ..12-16-83
Hanson, Orrie . . .,...,, 9-22-83
Hassebroek, Howard 6-08-83
Hudson, Alexander .... 6-15-83
Smiih, Ray .... 2-07-83
Voss, Martin 8-01-83
BETHEL NO.]O3
Tomlinson,Arihur c. ..,. . . . 8-24-83
SHARON NO. IO4
Elshire, Bruce E. ...... 6-25-83
Johnson, Arthur Lewis 5-26-83
Johnson, Malcolm R. ..........10-03-83
Ohsberg, Dr. Eugene E. ....... l-20-83
Osteraas, Francis R. . .,..,.... 6-12-83
Rudlang, Percy T. ,.... 5.07-83
MOUNT TABOR NO. 106
Hanson, Lawrence .... 2-12-83
Johnson, Harlan D. .... 3-06-83
Lidslrom, lrvin . . . .. ... 9-29-83
Rifkin, Maurice . . ... .. l-26-83
Vogler, Rey ... 3-01-83
Weick,Henry .,...,... l-05-83
SUNSET NO. 'I09
Aanes,RussellD...... .l]-18-83
Barr,Ronald ..]-01-83
Burgeson.Leo.... .....11-26-83
Hemstad, Anders F. . .. 5-28-83
Hiff,WayneF,.....,...1l-08-83
Kelley, Delancey V. ... .. .. ,... 3-09-83
Knuti, Leo L. . . . ,. . ,. .. 5-01-83
Lynam, William E. , ,... ,.,.... 3-16-83
Mills, Charles E. .....11-29-83
Moe, Hialmer 8-04-83
Moon,GeorgeM. .... .3-24-83
Nelson, Leonard B. .,. 5-16-83
Wik, Melvin C. ..... ... 7-01-83
PrcKwrcK No. r10
Nash, Earl G. . ... . .... 1-10-83
KHURUM NO. 'I'I2
AsD, Harold Richard ... 8-24-83
Bailey, Clifford Gordon ........ 3-25-83
199
Barnes, lrvin Tillson ..12-24-83
Dzubak, John Paul .... 6-27-83
Havrish, John Demitri . 3-21-83
Hood, Newton Edwin . l-19-83
Jaroscak, George . ... 4-17-83
Jones, Thomas Richard ........ l2-18-83
Kr6mer, Gerald Richard ...... 2-08.83
Manson, Philip William ........ 5-10-83
Olson, Roger Lawrence ........ l2-10-82
Peterson, Leonard E. .......... 5-14-83
Prout, John William clarence .. 7-29-82
Roberison, Oscar Hans .. -..... 3-26.83
Scherer, Dr. Leslie Raymond . . l l-05.83
Sire, Sigurd .. 9-17-83
Sivertsen, Magnus T. ..,..... ., 8-26-83
Teague, Richard William ...... 6.11.83
Wilson, Edwin Atwood .. .. .. . . , 2.06.83
Winsfon,Donald . ......12-08.83
EXCELSIOR NO. I13
Anderson, Jay A. . ..... 6-02-83
Hansen, Leslie L. .,..,. 4-12-83
Johnson, Gerald E. .. .. 5-10.83
Shaw, Robert C. , ,... 3-07.83
Smith, Luther R. ..........
Wilson, Edmund A, . . .. ... , :
8.2 1.83
I 1.04.83
BEN FRANKLIN NO. I14
Rierson, C. J. ... ....... 5-23-83
Siearns,Robert . .....12-01.83
NEWPORT NO. I18
Duffert,clarence ...... 2-]9-83
DELTA NO. 119
Ehlers, Walter ..... .. .12-19-83
Mattson,Everett ......12-04-83
Meade, Fayette J. ...........,. 5.00-83
GRAND MEADOW NO. 'I2]
Semis,JayH. ,..,. ...7-01-83
PRAIRIE NO. 123
Ackermant,Clarence .. 4-05-83
Benson, Sam ... -00-76
Brainerd, Harold . .. . .. 12-29-83
Burtness, Hildahl . ..... 5-09-83
Clunis, George -00-77
Mclllece, Emerson ... 6-10-77
Rottluff, William ..... 3-15-83
Thompson, Ernest . .... 9-09-83
MOORHEAD NO. 126
Dosland, Goodwin L. . .. .. .. . .. 3-29-83
Eklund, Harce K. . .. . .. 7-06-83
Horn, Paul .... 2-18-83
Johnson, Leo S. . . ..... 7-01-83
Lindquist, Elmer J, .... l-13-83
Offutt,RonaldD...... 4-28-83
Wright, Leo H. . .,. ... . 9-15-83

200
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
JOSEPHUS NO. 'I28
Fairbanks.MYrl ..' ...' 9'05'83
Lillegraven,Arlhur . ' 5'12'83
Vezina, John " 12'31'83
swlFT NO. 129
Giere, w. Silas (Dr') " '10'03-83
Pride, Archie
. 12'31'83
GOLDEN SHEAF NO. 133
Prickett, Glenn . .
coKATO NO. 134
Beckala, Wm. ...
.00-83
6.00.83
NELSON NO. 135
Anderson, Ernest G. . .10'14-83
llstruo, Edmund r. ....... ... '. 5-29'83
Mattson, Arnold C. .. .. 8'16'83
oRroN No. r38
Hanson, Kermit H. ' '. . 6'18-83
Martinson, M. L. . . .... 4'06-83
Nelson,WalterS. ..... . 7'04-83
VERNDALE NO. I39
Adams, William .. . ' '. . 7'20-83
Atifeson,Jack ... ..'.'. 2'17-83
LITTLE FALLS NO. I4O
Johnson, Albert G. ......?. '.... 6-19-83
Larson, Paul G. . .. '... l-20-83
Lowery, Archibald L. . . . . '. .. .. 3-18'83
Mcconagle, Earl H. . 3'18'83
Tillander, clavton ..... 9-29-83
cRooKsToN No. l4l
Benoy, Arthur ...,.. '.l l'26-83
Holen, Carl ...1'1.17-83
Keeley, Ralph 9'20-83
McRae,FinlayH. ....4-01-83
Ramage, Arthur G. .. . ' 8-24-83
Smith, Lawrence C. ...........11'06-83
LAKEVIEW NO. ]43
Balster, Henry . .. .. .. 4'23'83
Gess, Marvin . 'l l-16-83
lverson, Vernon T. .. . 2-03'83
Soarrow, John H. . ,.... 8-12-83
Vipond, John H. ...... '10'12-83
CANBY NO. I47
Fleider, William . .. ' ' '. 4-15-83
QUARRY NO. I48
Fierestad,Harold . .'.' l'04-83
Hicks, Tracy .. 4-30-83
Lange, Walter 3'28-83
Lupient, Robert . ...... 6'06-83
Schranck,Henry . .....10-04-83
Trueb, W. R. ..... .... ' 7'26'83
GUARDIAN NO. I49
Mann, Edward J. . .... . -. '... . . 3-18-83
Peik, Ben C. ..... ..... 8-08-83
TRACY NO. I55
Felix, Fred C. ......... . . . 12-17-83
Hesnauli, Walier J. . '. l-06'83
Jacobson, Harland E, ....... '. . 3'05-83
Lenzen, Jerome L. .,...12'08-83
Simmons, Cecil P. .. '. 7'29-83
WADENA NO. 156
Kelly,Monroe .........2'14-83
Robertson, George V. 7'14-83
Terras, Reuben ..... . .10-05-83
Tomlinson,Kenneth ..5-26-83
HECTOR NO. 158
McLaren, Earl L. . ., .. 2'27'83
PLYMOUTH NO. 160
Barnes, Everetl H. . . . ..... .. . .11-27-83
Bye, Lloyd Z. ..... .. .. 3-30-83
Crabtree, Howard M. .. ..... . ' . 5-21-83
Haase, Walter E. . . .. . .12-25-83
Hall, Edward C. ... .. 8-13-83
Hartwig, Arfhur Otto
Hunt, Marion Joseph
Johns, John R. .. . .. .. 2-02-53
Johnson, Roberl E. .. '12'29-83
Malkovich, Richard '.ll-19-83
Martinson, Robert Manlor . '. . . l-04-83
Mattson, HerbertA. ........... 6-04-83
Nafstad, Wiltiam O. . ........ . . t.3l-83
Ostlund,MarvinD. ...]'29-83
Sather. ClarenceA. ............'l]'06'83
Tollefson, Harry L. . ... ........12-09.83
walker, John Joseph .. ........ r-00-83
Welch, Kenneth E. ..... ........12-28-83
Wisner,HarryL. .....6.26-83
SINCERITY NO, I61
Remington, Bernard 62883
SUMMIT NO. 163
Steen,GlennO...... ..2-10-83
Page, Eugene Bryant ........ .. 6-08-83
JASPER NO. 164
Caldwell, Wm. H. . .. .. 6-08-83
Gilquist, Roger G. .... 3-04-83
Lindstrom, Wallace J. . .... .. . . 3-03-83
Nelson, Leonard G. . .. '...... . . 2'22-83
Nielson, Anders M. ' . .ll-05-83
Studt, Wm. H. ..... . .. l-28-83
Warner, Halfrey O. .. .. " ". . . . 9-14-83

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 19S3
MINNEHAHA NO. 165
Anderson, Ben H. . . .. . . l-l l-83
Andrle, B. Edward .... 2-ll-83
Baur,CarlR...... .....11-09.83
Belk, Owen O. ..... .... 6-25-83
Blom, Emil L. ...,. .... 9-t4-83
Bremmer, Berl O. . .... 4-12-93
Dahl. Sidney R. ..... ... 9-08-83
Eckerl, Frank R. ...... l-29-93
Field, Edward . 4-10-93
Fieseke,EmilH. ......7-16-93
Glenna, Roy H. . ....... f -20-53
Godin, John Herbert ... l-30-83
crapp, Robert H. . .... . 2-02-gg
Hagberg, Milton O. . .. . l-13-93
Hallman, Lynn .. ...... 2-06-93
Hamre, Guslav . ....... 2-15-83
Hendry, John W. ...... l-05-93
Hibbard, Albert W. ... 4-29-Bg
Jacobson, Joseph E. ... 2-ll-83
Johanson, Richard H. ,......... 9-07-83
Johnson, Andrew M, . .. 5-20.83
Johnson, Bernard C. , . . . . . . . . . . 5-01-83
Kufander, Everett E. ..... ..... 7-28-83
Lamphere, Edward P. . . .. .. . .. 6-17-83
Langoien,Odd .... .....10-31-83
Losie, Lawrence E. . ,. .10-20-82
MacDonald, William S. ........ 3-02-83
Moe, Sr., John W. ......12-07-83
Norberg, Frank W. ....lt-22-83
olson, Arthur J. . . . .. .. 7-r2-s3 vALLEy No. r74
Person, Ferris H. . .. . . .]2-02-83
Peterson, Paul M. . .. .. 3-14.83
Picket,Daniel 8...... 3-14-83
Raabe, Philip J. ..... . l0-tg-83
Rathbone, Roberl A. ... 9-21-83
Reckmo, John E. ...... 7-15-83
Rinerson, Donald Jerome ...... 9-30-83
Rosene,Albin .. -00-93
Sathre, Casmer A. ..,.. ,....... l-06-83
Streed, Edward W, ............ 7-13-83
Swanson, A. Luther ....12-30-83
Thomsen, William F. ,,........ 7-06-83
Thorgaard, Lloyd H. ... 9-25-83
Thornhill, Francis Lee . .. . .....12-22-93
Widen, cunnar .. .. .. .. 8-09-83
Wilkinson, Henry A. ... l-10-83
Wright, Donald Ruhbert . . . . . . . 9-18-83
GARNET NO. 166
Kumlln,Vernon . ..,...3-01-83
Miller,Clarence...... 8-31-83
Miller, Robert .ll-29-83
Shepherd,Glenn.. .....12-29.83
Wiesner, Thadeus ..... 8-06-83
BRADEN NO. 168
Berry,AtbertB. ..... .. 6-22-gz
Buetow, Herman A. .,......... 3-0I-83
Crepeau, Henry J., Jr, ......... l-03-83
Dosh,LloydA. ..... ... 5-08-83
Elmer,Carl A. ,.... ...11-21-83
201
Kachel, George L. ..... 9.29-93
Kath, Edward F. . . . .. l-2S.83
Lee, Lawrence E. , ,.,,,....... 4-18-83
Matovitz,Stephen E. ........,. 2-02.83
Mcclellan, Kenneih L. ......... 5-09.83
Orbke, Herman W. . . .. .. .. .. .. 5-07.93
Parslow,MaxN. . ..... 4-28.83
Reinfrank, Burlon D. .. 2-27-83
Schmidt,Wilbert H. ...........11-20.93
Sleeger, Warren H. . . .. 5-12.83
Voelker, Orvind F. .... 7-ll.B3
SHEKINAH NO. 'I7I
Algren, Elmer F. ..... . 7.06.83
Carlson, Paul J. , ...... 8.25.93
Engfer, Henry H. ... . .. ll-03.83
Hinfz, Marvin S. . .. ... .ll.2g.g3
Johnson, Dwight L. . ... 3-16-93
Kaplan. David H. .... .. l-19.83
Leas, Robert W ........12-22-83
McCall,EsseS.. .......12.12.93
Nelson, Walter E. ...,......... 2.12.93
Raddatz, Carl L. . ..... 7.17-83
Reinhardt, Norrls W. .. 5.21-83
Stubbs, Vernon W. . . ... . .. .. . .. l-27.83
MARIETTA NO. I72
Hawkinson,Harry.. ... 4.19-93
Lage, Friiz ... 7-25-53
Finden, Ralph .. ....... 6-23.83
Finden, Walter . ....... 5-26.93
Knutson,Ellsworth ....12-09-82
Pfahl, Roger .. 4-10-83
Thomsen, Edward Viggo . ..... 3-14-83
Walter,Edward ...... .10-20-A3
ARK NO. 176
Bakken, Arnold E. ..... 3-31-93
Bengston, Herbert A. ........ .. l-01-93
Bergquist, Theo, N. ... 2-08.93
Blomgren, Fred W. .. . .10-3l.go
Brenchley, Walter C. . . 10-04.A3
Carlson,HelmerC. .... 4-10-83
Carlson, PhilipA. E. ...........10-09-83
Carf son. Warren L. ... . 6-21-93
Coker, Harry F. ..... .. -00-83
Dahl,JohnH. ..... ....4-25-83
Davis,JamesW ..,.....10-10-83
Forsf un, Sander M. .. . .12-22-93
Grega, ceorge P. ...., . 9-17-83
Gunderson,Ludwig. ... l-ll.g3
Gustafson, Harry T. . . .12-18.83
Hanson, Bernard W. . , ,. ... .... 6-17-83
Hanson, Carl E. . ...... 8-07-83
Hanson. Ray ... ....... 4-04-83
Harris,WaveW .,...... 6-22.A3
Heller,Westgearth .,.......... 11-27.83
Holmes, Percy G. . .. . . 8-00.83
Hovde,MartinR...... 8-lS.B3
f ngemen, George W. , .. 7-23.93

202
FAIR HAVEN NO. 182
Hahn, Bert F. ...
Parent, Francis A.
SHELL NO. I84
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
Demel, RaYmond W.
Herberlee, William J.
Maas,ArthurH....'
Olson, Norman G. ..
Rutherford, claude F
4-05-83
7-02-83
r -04-83
. 8-09-83
. 1 r.23-83
TRAVERSE NO. I89
Ranney, Thomas G. . '.... " " 'll-10-83

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
' APPENDIXI- (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
Moe, Ralph E. . ... . . ... 3-16-83
Morley,Thornton S. ........... 3-12-83
Peterson, George E. .. 5-05-83
Rickelts, Richard S. . .... ...... 7-26-s3
Rockney, John S. . . .. . .12-03-83
Sime, Theodore L. . . . . . . . , . . . . . 8-28-83
Snell, George S, ..... .. 8-01-82
Steimer, Norman H. . . ... .. .. . .10-23-83
Sutton, Chalmers S. ... ........ 4-27-93
Tasker, Joseph . ....... 9-20-83
MIZPAH NO. I9I
Baif ey, John C. ..... ... 6-27-83
callahan, Louis v. .....10-30-83
cedarholm, Maurice .. 4-22-83
chrisfensen, Einer S. .. l-29-83
Evans,George ...,,... 9-24-93
Frieling, Ernest W. .... 7-05-83
climsdal, Orin W. . .. . .12-07-83
Klingner, Carl H. . ..... 5-07-83
Peterson, Erick G. .... 8-05-83
Taurinskas, Peter P. .. ll-08-83
Truax, William S. .. . .. .. . .. , ..11-20-83
RENVILLE NO. I95
Throngard, Howard ... 9-23-83
VERMILLION NO. I97
Ardin, Carl F. ..... . ... 2-16-83
Fay,ClarenceC. ..... .10-14-83
Meyer, Walter W. . .. . -00-83
Patlen,WayneM. .... -00-83
EUCLID NO, 198
Arnes, Allen .. 6-01-83
Benassi, Frank . ....... l-25-83
DuKate,Lowell . ...,..10-03-83
Engstrom, D. R. ... .... 7-01-83
Gilderman, W. H. .. .... 5-14-83
Guf branson, Oscar . , ,, 6-22-83
Kinney, Eugene . ...... 6-01-83
McDougall, L. E. .. ....10-01-83
203
ATELIER NO. 202
Bolstad,HenryG. ..... 9-28-83
Hoyt,Clifford R....... 3-19-83
STEWARTVILLE NO. 203
Boucsein, Carl ... .....12-13-83
Hogen, S. O. ..... .. .... 5-26-83
WAYZATA NO. 205
Fiske, Norman O. ............. l-12-83
King, James D. . ... . .. . l-08-83
Kleven, Norman R. . ..... .. , ...11-17-83
Steinnagle, Carl O. . ... 7-17-83
CRESCENT NO. 207
Carlson, Arnold C. ..... 1.08-83
Thorn, Robert E. ..... 3.02-83
TTASCA NO. 208
Borshelm, Lawrence C. ....,... 3-03-83
Davis, Lewis D. ... .. .. 2-07-83
Erickson, Gerhari ..... 4-06-83
Jurgenson, Harvey H. .10-ll-83
Latz, Bruce ... 8-12-83
Maki, Eino . .. . 3-17-83
Peterson, Reno F. . , ,. . 12-14-83
Sisler, Dr. C. E. .. . ... . l-05-83
Skocdopole, Fred L. . .. 7-13-83
Stitt, Francis .. 2-01-83
SIBLEY NO. 209
Heil, Theodore .....,. 5-08-83
Pearson,John ... ......11-22-83
Posche, Alberl . ..... .. 4-12-83
HALLOCK NO. 2I2
Ellefson, Simon .
Sutherland, Wesley .
MYSTIC NO, 2I3
Akleslad, John A. .
Anderson, Warner R. ...,.....,
Groth, Carl O. .....
3-l 0-83
4.26-83
8-31 -83
6-2r -83
4-04-83
Monson, Arthur . ...... 9-01-83 Hobson, Roy C. . ....... 8-18-83
Oreck, Arnold . 8-29-83 Sm iley, Arfhur C. , . . , . .'!.2-27-83
Seelig, Arthur ........ 9-01-83
Suk, Anton ... 5-04-83 CAPITAL CITY NO, 217
Sundsirom, Warren . .. 9-01-83 Beavens, George M. .., l-12-83
Twining, Albert , ...,.. 9-01-83 Cartwright, William F. . .,..... 9-20-83
Wesiling, Alberi . .,.... 2-02-83 Coil, Neil B. ..... ...,., l-24.83
Driver, Frederick ..,..,.,,,,,, 6-24-83
MURRAY NO. 199 Eldridge, Leland D. ... 7.01.83
Abramson, Carl O. . ... 8-03-83 Goldetsky, Benny . .... l-24.83
Highum, Georqe W. ... l-26.83 Hartman, Beniamin H. . . ... . . . 3-09-83
Lloyd, Bryan W. ..... ..10-04-83 Heeren, cysberl ....... 7-04-83
Speer, Cecil M. ..... ... 2-05-83 Jones, Walter E. Dr. . .. 7-02-83
Stube, Luell . . .10-10-83 Kaufman, Myron R. . . .10-14-83
ZENITH NO. 2OO
Erickson, Walter . ... .. 7-27-83
Marks, Ellsworth ..............12-02-83
Werring,Dean .. ......7-05-83
Paulson, Reuben W. ... l-20-83
Rumple, Henry . . ... .. . l-04-83
Sauer, Frederick E. ........... 4-15-83
Soderberg, Henry R. ...12-28-83
Weiler, charles W. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-83

204 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
GRIESWALD NO. 2I8
Osness, Paul , .. .....
"10-15'83
oLrvlA NO. 220
Collins, Donald ....... 9-10-83
Gustavson, Maynard . 9'27'83
MORA NO, 223
Bergquist,Cleve . .'...10-06'83
Childress, Lloyd .. .... 7-06'83
Gridley, Harold . ..... 7-23'83
Halverson, Oliver . ... 5-21'83
Klapmeier,Elmer. ....12-04'83
rraift, Lawrence ...... '.... '.. 5-06'83
Ohsland, Lloyd .. .. '... l-06'83
Savage, Richard ...... l-17'83
MINNESOTA NO. 224
Berglund, Adolph A. . ' 8-14-83
Fogelquist, David A. . .,|0-13'83
Forsberg, Carl G. . .. ' l-25'83
Halden, Henning A. .......'.'.. 2-19-83
Halden, Victor L. ... ' '. 4-17-83
Jensen, Reynold S. ........ '. '. 7-15-83
Johnson, Sigurd O. ... ' 4-08-83
Leanse, Roberl B. .... ' 4-14-82
Ness, Raymond H. .... '.. -.....10-26'83
Peterson, RoY G. . . '.. 7-08-83
JUSTICE NO. 225
Decourcey, Claude . .. 9-08-83
weyhrich,vernon. ...11-19-83
LTNCOLN NO. 226
Fish, Wayne . .ll-18-83
Good, Laurence . '.... . 6-19-83
Hixon, Raymond B. ..... "....'10-23-93
Jones, Marion J. ...... l-ll-83
PARK REGION NO. 227
coleman, Roberf L. . .. 2-19'83
Ellingson, Carroll J. ..12-30-83
ALPHA NO. 230
Hanson, Clifford M. . '. 5-03-83
cHtSAGO NO. 232
Blakeslee, Charles D. ... .... '.. 4-10-83
Glockzin, Everett . ... 9-17-83
Nelson, JosephA. ..,..'.'. ...12-2'l-83
BEMIDJI NO.233
Burford, Waldo . ...... 6-ll-83
DoBay, Robert '. .... .. 12-12-83
Doran, Jack ... 4-15'83
Kohl,GeorgeA'.'......
7-06'83
Reed, Marcus .. ... .. . . 7-09-83
slephenson, Ray ... . ' 7-23'83
SANDSTONE NO. 234
Bang, Halvor 6-29'83
NORTHERN NO, 236
Anderson, L. Edwin . .. 6'04-83
Batten, Eugene . '... ...12'09-83
Peterson, Harold . , '.. 7'll-83
Wilson,Charles ...'...5'01-83
ALBERT PIKE NO.237
Bolton, Robert!V .... '..12'05-83
Else,MerleW. .......' 5-03-83
Grandslrom, ClarenceO. ....'.10-13'83
Greiner, Peter F. . ....10'24-82
Hawlish, Dan .... . . . ... 7-30-83
Johnson,Audri .. ...'.10-13-83
Ranwick, Lawrence .. ' 8-ll-83
Terwilliger, Norman .. 6'13-83
EVELETH NO.239
Borg,WilliamC. ..... . 3-19-83
Holmes, Earl M. . . .... 2-20-83
Laiiuri, Arthur E. .... 2-13-93
Levant, Maurice E. . . . . . . . ' . ' . . 3'31'83
Mitrovich, Nick S. . ' ..10'30'83
Neltell,LyleK. .....'.' 9-29-83
Reifel, HermanT. .........'.'.ll-06-83
RUTHTON NO.242
Blyfhe, Rudolph H. . ...... . ....
Folstad, clifford J. ............
Larson, Jess ...
CASS NO. 243
9-29-93
2.19-83
7-t8-83
Bixenstine, Glenn . ,,, 4-26-83
coddington, Robert . . .. 4-04-83
Kaf f strom, Harold , , .. 5-24-83
Pepworth, William ... 7.ll-83
Schinkef, August . .... 1.22-93
COTEAU NO. 244
Christopherson, Swan Oscar . .. 12-04-83
Hanson, George . .....12-18-83
Nelson, Glen E. .. . . . . .. 8-02-83
FIDES NO. 246
Brewster,Morris. ....ll-04-83
Davis, Hubert L. . . ... . 4-23-83
Dieiz, walter .. 9-30-83
BARTON NO. 249
Matfson, Hilmer M. .. 2-12-83
Rekedal, Martin . .. ... 2-28-83
LAKEFIELD NO. 250
Wedeking, Paul G. . ... 8-18-83
MCKINLEY NO. 25I
Jorgensen, clifford . .. 8-12-83
Larsen,A.M... .......9-26-83
LAKE PARK NO. 254
Hauge,Maynard .............. 5-20-83
Londeen, Rudolph . ... 2-07-83
Nelson, HarveyW. ............ 3-17-83

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
MESABA NO. 255
Anderson, David R. .... t2-05-83
Baudek, Charles A. ............ 9-23-83
Borgeson,GeorgeA. .., l-07-83
Fletcher, Franklyn H, ......... 3-05-83
Gross, Roberf .12-17-83
Jacobson, Beniamin ... 9-02-83
Johnson, Albert C. ...,. 3-07-83
Johnson, Wilfred C. ....11-13-83
Jokela, Felix ..12-27-79
Martin, Roy ... l-01-83
Mattson, Simbart R. . . ......... 6-15-83
McPhail, Archie . . ..... l-15-83
Peterson, Ernest . ..... 6-12-80
Sampson, Albert P, .... 7-22-83
Shepard, Harlan . ...... 4-12-83
shields, Glen ... ....... 9-21-81
FELLOWSHIP NO. 257
Angel, Dennis N. ..... 2-13-83
Gibbons, Robert A. . . .. 12-00-83
MacDonald, Douslas B. . .. ... .. 2-02-82
Metcalf , Ferman A. . .. .. .. . ... 3-01-83
Munson, Clarence A. ,. 2-00-83
Peterson, Arthur P. . .. 4.15-83
Peterson/ Virgil F. . . .. 2-28-83
Tracy, Frank L. . ... . .. 10-13-83
Wilson,RogerH. ..... .10-02-83
MONTGOMERY NO. 258
Anderson, George A. ,. 8-12-83
Bergman,Axel ... ...,.11-29-83
Boogren, Russell A. ... 6-22-83
casey, LeRoy .12-28-83
Cederholm, Emil .,, ,,. 1-22-83
Coomer, Donald . ...... 5-04.83
Elmouist,Clarence .... 3-01-83
Geisenheyner, Ray ... .10-17-83
Goranson,Harold . ....11-14-83
Hagglund, Emory . ..., 8-20-83
Herlund, Biorne . . ... .. 3-01-83
Johnson, Kenneth .,,.. l-3]-83
Knoll, George . 6-14-83
Koch, Wallace .ll-14-83
Kollmer,William ...... 6-08-83
Liddy, Duane .. 3-28-83
Malmstedt,Carl ... .... 3-02-83
Matthey,Charles ...... 3-17-83
Muckholm, Ben . .. . . .. 4.30-83
Myers, Clarence .,. ... , 2-06-83
Ostergren.D.O. ... .,,.10-22-83
Peterson,Clifford ..,,.12-21-83
Shogren,Wesley. ...... 8-05-83
Stack, Carl .... 7-06-82
Strom, Henry . 5-06-83
Tasler, Theodore . .... . 8-01-83
Tuft,James ...12-09-83
Wigen,Thomas ...,.... 2.02-83
Youngquisi, Eder .. ... 4.06-83
LAKE WILSON NO. 262
Orr, Kenneth .. 8-20-83
Pamp, Clinton . 10-28-83
205
TUSLER NO.263
Borgeson, Erick R. .... 6-06-83
Eitens,Edward .,.....9-16-83
Gabriel,Wenzel . .....,9-19-83
Gilbert, Allan M. ......10-22-83
Jorgenson, Sinclair .. .. ll-07-83
Kroona, Lulher O. .. ... 12-28-83
Novak, Warren E. . . . , . . . . . . . , . 3.31-83
Paist, Lawrence B. ... 7.31-83
Paul, Louis H. ... .. .... 2-05-83
Pelerson, Paul ... ...,,12-28-82
Schrader, Clifford H. .......... g.l5-83
Wright,VernonC. ..... 7.11-83
VIRGINIA NO.264
Johnson, Ed Q. .. ...... 9.30-83
Joyner, William . .... .. 3.13-83
Malara, Nick . .. .... .. . 3.27-83
Pearson, Buri ... ...,., 1.24-83
Peterson, Roy .... ...., 6.13-83
Pierce, Roger 3-16-83
Salmi, Wilfred . 4-07-83
Sundquist,Carl ... ..... 5-22-83
COMPASS NO. 265
Barclay,JamesC. .,...5-18-83
Berquam, Theodore ... 2-13-83
Farel,NewtonD. ..... .ll-14-83
Forray, Raleigh E. ............ 9.02-83
Haggan, Thomas H. . . . . . . . . . . , 3.25-83
Hardy, HaroldW. ....,........ 9.03-83
Johnson, Earl W. . .. .. . l-27-83
Johnson, Elvin B. ...... 9-29-83
Ligon, Glenn E. ... .. .. 7-17-83
Mester, Ralph L. ......12-19-83
Mumm, Arthur G. . , . .. 4-25-83
Persons,LeeW.. ...... 2-15-83
Schoenheider, Walden C. . .....11.24-74
Schroeder, Edward C. ..... .... 2.07-83
Vana, Frank B. ..... ... 7-05-83
Wood, HerbertW. ............. 3-08-83
ROSEAU NO,268
Dahlquist, Chester .. .. l2.ll-83
Quist,Merle ..,9.24-83
KOOCHTCHTNG NO. 270
Barrett,William .....,3.18-83
Batcher, Gerald . ......12-08-83
Dominick, Leo . .. . .. .. 10.09-83
Krall, Joseph .. l-28-83
Larson, Frank G. ,.,... 9-01-83
Mccaffrey,Keith .. ....10-29-83
Olson, Hugo . .. 9-03-83
CANISTEO NO. 27I
Carlson, Leslie , ....... 3-00-83
Casper,Lawrence .,...12-03-83
Criswell, Vernon . ..... 6-00-83
ostRrs No.272
O'Neil, John .. , 8-29-83

206 GRANDLODGEOFMINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
HELlos No. 273
Olson, Helmer E.
Quist, Robert L.
HEMATITE NO. 274
Bukvich, Robert .
Ladin, Earl T. '.
Olson, Marvin G. ... ..
Parks, Howard A. ' '...
Perovich, Paul ...
Wassberg, Frank R' ... 2-07'83
CHIPPEWA NO. 275
Gemeny,Frank . .'....12'20-83
Kaiser, Lloyd
4-21-83
Neilson, William . '.... 8-11-83
Rvder, Clifford . .. .. . .. 12-13'83
Snell, Alonzo . ' 'Date Unknown
CUYUNA RANGE NO. 276
Ford, GeorgeT '.. '....12-14'83
Hamilton,HaroldL. ... 2-14'83
.'. 2'26'83
Johnson,WilfordE.
Lowe,GilbertL. ..... ..12-25-83
Norgard, clarence A. . ' 5-25-93
LAKE HARRIET NO.277
Batdorf, Russell . ...... 5-ll-83
Benneil, Gene F. ...... 5'27'93
Bergin, Thomas ...... '12-25-83
Burkhart, waldo E. . .. .10.03-83
Carf son, George W. .. ' . 2'28-93
Deleau, Arthur ... . '... 2-08'83
Holst,CarlJ...... .....12-17-83
lsenberg,LewisM. ..'. 5-16-93
Kanne, Karl H. . '. '.
Hobbs,Stanley Kay " "" " " " 3-10-83
... ... 6-04-83 Hitter, William Fredrick . ...... 5-18-83
....... 6-25-83 Lax, Axel Evert . ..... l-06'83
Lee, Richard Henry . .. l-26-83
... 2'01'83
Link, Robert K. ...... . . 2-03-83
Nelson, Chester J. ............. 7-21-83
Palm,Earl L. ....' '...3-05'83
Reeves, Jess T. . ' '..... 4-19-83
smith,RichardG,... "" "" 5-31'83
Snethen, Phillips A' . ........ '.. 9'03'83
Sweetnam, John P., Jr. . .. .. . ' ' l-14-83
Zimmerman, Robert E. ....'...10-27'83
HINCKLEY NO. 278
f lse, George
STEPHEN NO. 279
Field, carl
Grant, Peter
. I l -06-83
2-17.83
7-28-53
5-01.83
r -09-83
.. . 4-24'83
6-20-83
.. 5-03-83
MAHNOMEN NO. 280
Larom, Jesse lrving . '. 6-18'83
Long, Frank A. ... '. ... 8-22'83
Welch, Richard Blanchard'.'.. 9-02'83
LAKESIDE NO. 28I
Borgeson, Daniel . ..... 4-11-83
Fafirdeau,Leo '"' "' 2'24'83
Frazee, Leonard Marion .....,,11-22'82
Good, John Mccall . . ' 5'l l'82
Olsson, Edward R. ....... .. . .. 4-28-83
Ostrom,OscarF...... l-10-83
perttula, Mathew Emil ... .. . .. 4-21-83
sundeen, Roval George '....... 8-17-83
Syck, Roderick Lawrence ...... 5-23'83
Tianstrom, Fritz Barnhard .." 9-18-83
TRINITY NO.282
Anderson, Carl A. . '.. l-17'82
Anderson, John O. . ... l-20-83
Bergman, Elow '.
Bodin, Joel O. ..... ... 7-ll-83
Braiovich, Mike .. ' '.. 5-14'83
Davidson, Paul A. . ... 5-29-83
Engwall, Clarenc-eT. .."......11-03'83
Fredrickson, Clarence V' '... ' . 4-21'83
Hedeen, William T. ....... '.... 3-10'83
Jasoer, Earl R. ..... ... l-10.83
Johhson, Verner G. ... l-30.83
Klaskie,Maurice E. ...........12-02-83
Linde, Edwin
..12-15-83
McKay. Clarence ..... '10'24-83
Nelson, Conrad E. ............. 5'14-83
Nelson, Einer ' 7'19-83
Olsen,Sherman J. .....'......'10-08-83
Paulson, Nels H. W. ...11.24-83
Polinsky, Abraham B. .. '..... 'll-29-83
Robison,ThomasJ. L. ......'.. 3'15-83
Smith,GordonJ. ..... .9-30-83
Swanson, Oscar C. ....11.26-83
Swenson, John F. . .... 1-26-83
Zebott, lrwin M. .... . .. 4-04-83
HILL CITY NO. 283
Martin, Donald '
.... '. 3'10-83
soLoMoN's No. 286
Maki, Eino
...12'12'83
schullz,oscar.. .......t,1_00.83
McDonald, Stuart ' '.. . 2-14'83
Paulson,Eilef V. . ....4-14'83
HIRAM NO. 287
Nelson,ElmerE. ..... . 9-15-83
GREENFIELD NO. 289
Severson,Orville ...... ........ 4-26-83
MACALESTER NO. 290
Bohrer, Lester w. ' ' .. ' 3-05-83
Ekholm,StevenT. ..... 3-05-83
Olinger, William G. . ... '.. .. ...12-15-83
Powell, Lvman B. . '. '... ' '... 6'08-83
Schueler, Milton G. . '..11'18-83
Weinblatt, Louis .. ....12-08-83
Willander, Roy F.
3-04.83

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTAMASONS REPORTED IN 19S3
BALATON NO. 29I
Tenhoff,Charles ...... 2-21-83
RED RIVER NO. 292
Hopkin, John J. . .... . .. l-00-83
Massee, Edgar A. .. .. . l-05-83
Orr, Champ C. . . .. . . ... 1-12-83
Pelersson, Nils G. M. l-19-83
Thoms, Hobart c. .. .. . 3-19-83
Walts, E. D. . .. . . ...... l-26-83
BIWABIK NO, 293
Gusiafson, Walter J. . . 8-02-83
Lehtinen, Edward M. .......... 11-25.83
Mattson, Hialmer L. ........... 3-]5-83
Spillum, Fritz (Fritdiof ) ....... 6-13-83
SUNRISE NO.294
Martig, Arlyn R. ... ...12-]2-83
BRAHAM NO. 295
Pearson, Nels Albin . .12-16.83
JOPPA NO. 3OO
Dean, Robert Archibald ...... :11.23.83
Dorfner, Edward Albert ....... 2-12-83
Ewart, Erwin .12.13-83
Flood, Edward Patrick ........12-07_83
Hagenstad, Roy Willard ....... 6-27-83
Martin, Norbert Lowell ........ 4-29-83
Mccusky, Marcel Eugene . . .. . -00-93
Nelson, Reynold Peter ......... 3-07.83
Redlund, Howard C. ....... -.. 3-24-83
Sather, John Thor . . .. 2-25-93
Seashore, Erick Hugo 9-13.83
Strand, Arthur Rupert . -00-83
Thomas, Richard Temptin ..... 1 1-30-83
Thornquesi, Lloyd Cecil ..... .. 6-30-83
Watts, James Willard 3-02.83
WALKER NO. 302
Cradduck, Lyle ... .....11-0].83
Robinson. Robert . .....12-24-93
Rolfe,Alexander ..... . 7-31-gg
Ugf em, Milton . 8-27-gg
GLEN AVON NO. 306
Arndl, Alden A. . . . .. ... 5-29.83
Chrislensen, ClarenceW. ......10-'13-83
f rving. charf es s. . . . ... ........ 6-27-93
Jones, Russell H. . . ... . 10-26-83
Johnson, Franklin A. .......... 3-03-83
Johnson. Walter E. .... 1.20-83
Moland,HaroldT. ..... 3-23-83
ZARTHAN NO. 309
Anderson, Carl Theodore ...... 6-22-83
Hanson, Frank Beniamin,..... ll-26.83
Nelson, George Washington . . ..ll-09.83
Stave, Erling John ... 3-02.83
Wheeler, Robert William . ..... 7.0]-83
207
HAZEL PARK NO. 3]2
Anderson, Harold A. ... 6-15-83
Atkinson, Archie B. .... l-23-83
Benigni, Guilio C. ...... 3-01-83
Erickson, Walter A. ... 2-28-83
Haack, Herman F. . ... ...,. ... 3-13-83
Harder, Sr., Arthur F. ......... 9-05-83
lreland, Raymond N. .......... 4-01-83
Kiser, Philip K....... ..12-23-83
Mueller, Wallace l. ............ 6-08-83
Pierre, Henry J. ...... 2-17-83
Wielde,HerbertA. ... .11-29.83
EAST GATE NO. 3]4
Gerhardt, Alfred L. .... 1.02-83
Lehman,OttoM. . .....10-24-83
Luecke, Henry G. ...... 3-05.83
Neihart, Vernon B. .... 8-05.83
Olson,CarlE...... ....11-28.83
Schmidt,RobertB. .... 2-05-83
UNIVERSITY NO.316
Benson, Victor J. ...... 6-02-83
Frank,HarryO. ..... ..ll-29-83
McLeod, Donald C. ....10-15-83
Mills, HartzellO. ..... . 3-29-83
Nefz, Charles V. ..... .. 2-06-83
Vados, John M. . ... . . ..ll-12-83
Zima, Albert G. .. . . .. .10-26-83
LYNNHURST NO.3I7
Anderson, Donald E. .. 4.06.83
Bodien, Gordon E. . ..........., 6.18.83
Christensen, Ward N. ,.12-17.82
Elo,Toivo .....4.30.83
Ewing, Dwain M. ..... . 6.20.82
Hart, Elwin R. . .... ... 7-09.81
Kelly,RogerW. .... ..7.31.82
Maccregor, Gordon J. , 2.26.83
Mair, David ... 6.24-83
Mccregor, Roberi E. .. 2-28-83
Nelson, Boyd M. .,... .. 8-08-83
Nickander, Bertol O. .. l-18-83
Snedeker, Herberf S. .......... l-26-83
Peterson, Earl D. . ..... 7-ll-83
Walthall, Joseph A. .. .. 5-24-83
Ward, Paul T. . . . .. .. .. 9-18-81
Winchell, Charles W. ..12-10-83
Wyman, Sumner H. . .. . .. . . . ... 7-01-83
T. W. HUGO NO. 3I8
Carlson, Richard N., Sr. .... ... 6.12.83
Hassell, Ernest H. ..... 7.21.83
Johnson, Clifford G. ........... 4-13.83
Lundgren, Einar J. S. .......... 3-14.83
Morkved, Bernt .. .... . 5.25.83
Nelson, Philip A. ,.... 2-11.83
Peierson, John Arthur .'l l-14.83

208 GRANDLODGE OFMINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
MOUND NO. 320
Sevald, Arnold C. . ,... .ll-27-83
Stevens,ArchieC. .............11-20-83
werner, James L. . .... .... ' ,. '12-22-83
MT. MORIAH NO. 327
Groth, Carl .... 4-04-83
McKay,Clarence ......10-24-83
TRIANGLE NO. 328
PAUL REVERE NO. 321 Alderman, John . . .. '. . l-23-83
Carlson, Enoch . ....... 9-01-83 Christeson, Warner .,. 5-20-83
Clinton, W. Dell . . . '. ' 8-00-83 Helland, Clarence ... . ' 3-17-83
Dearstyne, John H. .. ' '10-00-83 Trandem, Lloyd .. ..... 9-15-83
Formo,VictorS. ..... .12-31-83
Grossman, Harry J. . .. 9-01-83
Howe,DonaldR. ....' 4-05-83
Johnson,Alf T. .. '.....8-00'83
Johnson,MelvinP. ....10-26-83
Lange, Roberl F. ..... . 5-28'82
Lind,ElmerH. ..... ...10-00-83
Messick, Robert L. . ... 7-00-83
Montgomery, William W. . . .. .. 7-30-83
Reedy, Robert E. ..... 3'00-83
Schultz, Oscar A. .. . ... ll-19-83
Sherman, Joseph R. . '.10-00'83
Sivertsen, Magnus T, ........ '.10-00-83
Stevens,RobertM. .... 4-02-83
COMO PARK NO. 324
Borg, Emil . .. .ll-09-83
Burlingame,Ethan.'..12-04-83
christy, sr., christy c. .:.......11-02-83
Dybdahf , Carroll C. .. ' ' 9-27-83
Fif lmore, Warren . . .. . 9'24-83
Saxerud,Herberi ......10-22-83
......12-04-83
Skildum,Gerald.
Teleport, John ... ... '.. 6-13-83
BRYN MAWR NO, 325
Menton, Elmer Ellsworth ...... 7-14-83
Peterson, Ellsworth Kennelh .. l-02-83
Spencer, Robert Edwin ' '.. .. ..12'27'83
Sund, Georgd D. ... . . .. 7-26-83
Wanhala, Gunnard . ... 8-26-83
Zeimes, Nick ... . . '. '. ' 3-05-83
NASHWAUK NO. 33I
McWilliams, Archle W. . . . .. .. . l-21.83
Maher,LouisJ. .,,.. ..12-28-83
RICHFIELD NO.334
Carlson, Albin . . .. ..... 2-09-83
Hollsclaw,ThetisS. ...........11-19-82
Hobbs, Stanley K. ............. 3-10-83
Johnson, Harry H. ..... ll-29-83
Johnson, Verner J. .... 9-15-83
Lee, Roberf T. ..... .... l-29-83
Lortis, Joseph C. ..... . 9-07-83
Schaefer, Robert F. .. . ll-09-83
Soaeth, oliver w. ... ,.......... 3-03-83
Weiher, Robert E, . . .. . 12-28-83
CENTURY NO. 338
Ericksen, J. Gordon ... 4-09-83
Halldorson, Harold B. .10-24-83
Jerpbak,HenryO. ..... 9-14-83
Jorvig, Roland D. ,.,.......... 7-12-83
Labo, John F.' ..... .... 8-29-83
Lee, Clarence T. ..... 9-30-83
Moberg, Arnold S. .....10-17-83
Slorm, Burton K. ..... 5-26-83
BLOOMINGTON NO. 340
Berg, Theodore ...,,... 6-01-83
Bland,MarvinR...... 3-12-83
Collins,Michael ..........,'..' 8-08-83
Dehn, Clarence ........ 3-03-83
Eisele,Ralph ..5-26-83
Parker, Lauris J. ...... 12-20-83
Swanson,Alfred ...... . 9-06-83

TACONITE NO. 342
Lund, Eino Andrew
EDINA NO. 343
Crawford, Dudley O. .. 2-14-83
Huber,AlbertV....... l-15-83
Johnson, Curt ... ..... 4-23-83
Lockharl, James E. .. 6-02-83
Miller, Leslie V . .. .. ... 8-24-83
Rue, Maynard W. ..... 7-28-83
Truman, William F. ...... .. ...10-02-83
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 1983
209
FOREST LAKE NO. 344
.... 9-09-83 Dolezal, Edwin . ....... 4.21.83
Hughes, John A. . ...... 8.18.83
Long, Roberl W. ..... .. 3-30.83
Ronning, Harold E. .. ..ll-19.83
Waldo, Harold c. .. ... 8-30.83
NORTHEAST NO.345
Crablree, Howard M. . .. .. ..... 9-25-83
LEBANON NO.346
Wolf , Merlyn L. .. ... . . 2-02-83

2t0 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Juriediction
Alberta
Arizona
China
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Germany
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
K entucky
Maine
Manitoba
M assachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Nevada
Nova Scotia
Ohio
Oregon
Philippines
Rhode Island
Saska tchewan
South Dakota
Texas
Vermont
West Virginia
APPENDIX J
IN MEMORIAM
DISTINGUISHED DEAD OF OTHER GBAND JURISDICTIONS
Nome
Williem Lloyd McPhee
Arnold Emil Schaffner
William H. T. Wei
Roberb Franklin Gordy
M orris Franky Hewitt
Milton D. Korman
Durward Belmont Mercer
Kirby DoberC Ward
Dr. Hans Gemund
Charles F. Gill
Harold D. Ross
Paul R. Stephens
R. Harry Muellich
Leslie C. Eddy
Henry B. Noble
Wallace Henry Campbell
Alexander E. Duff
JosephEarlPerry .. ..
Clarence A. Hooper
Rex P. Sackett
William Franklin McDonald
C. A. (Dutch) Carlson, Jr,
Wilfred T. Voss
Harry Mildenhall Standish
Edgar Lewis OLt
Ralph Steveson Nesbitt
Ruperto S. Demonteverdo
Norris Greenleaf Abbott, Jr.
Thomas Charles Miller Nixon .
E rnest L. Johnson
Allen P. Stoddard
Hugh M. Craig
Cecil R. Brown
G ilbert E us tace Griffin
Office DateolDeath
P.G.M. April15, 1983
P.G.M. May 25, 1983
P.G.M. May 29, 1983
P.G.M. March00, 1983
P.G.M. July 14, 1983
P.G.M. September27,1983
P.G.M. ..January?,1983
Gr Tyler . . May 16, 1983
P.G.M. JanuarySl,1983
P.G.M. ....March10,1983
P.G.M. September 2?, 1983
P.G.S. . May 4, 1983
P.c.M. ... July30,1983
P.G.M. December 14, 1983
P.c.M. September 9, 1983
P.G.M. Octob€r 17, 1983
P.G.M. April 14, 1983
P.c.M. NovemberS, 1983
P.c.M. March 28, 1983
P.G.M. .....August20,1983
P.c.M. April 16, 1983
P.G.M. .July 28, 1983
P.c.M. .April?, 1983
P.G.M.,.. Julylb,1983
P.G.M. - November 14. 1983
P.G.M. -.....October 14. 1983
P.c.M. ,.. .. Junel8,1983
P.G.M. July l?, 1983
P.G.M . . July 12, 1983
P.G.M. April?, 1983
P.G.M. November6, 1983
P.G.M. March 16, 1983
P.c.M. . , July I, 1983
P.G.M December 6, 1983

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TRIAL COMMISSIONERS
f,ogion I Df,strict 7 Gene L. Fmte, Lakehore Drlve, Crosby 66{4t
Reglon 2 District 5 James Harper, 8624 Beverly, Duluth 55808
Reglon 3 District I Henry Foelschow, 612 S.E. 2nd $t., Glenwood 563t4
Region r! District t2 Martin Beffart, P. O. Box 1155, Wlllmar 56201
R€elon 5 District 14 Samuel G. Smtlow (823), 8905 Glflhutlt, Minneapolie 55llt
teg'lon 6 DisHct 16 Michael N. Lyone, Jr, (3),
256 Westvlw Dr., No' 8f7, W' St' Poul 55118
Region ? Distriat 2 Jolin A. Wlhtere (IlI1, 122 Eln St.' Crcokston 56716i'
Region 8 District 23 Theodore E. Fellows (118), 3f2 - Sril Ave. S.Itr.' Pipestone 55161
Reglon I District 24 Milton D. Mason (12),2021 Roe Crest Drive, Mmkato 56001
bgion t0 Distrlot 2E Joseph H: Dlngle (21),. 1908 Mavowoprl Rd., S'W., Rochester 55'901
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APPENDIX I,
BOARD OF CUSTODIANS - THEIR RTGIONS AND LODETS
Il6rt R. Van Gst (100), Chairman. Cuetodlen at Large,2495 CansbuE Drivo'
Unit 129. 8t. Poul 55lu
Region No. I
Elmer A. Anderson' Jr. (126), 415 North 10th Streei Moorhead 56500
Monitors: No. 115, Venard J, Hanson (lM),227 West Front, Detroit Lakes
56501, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 161, Marlin Denison (l4l), 722
Stuart, Crookston 56716, Certified in Degree 1'2'3.
Reprcentatives' Districk Nos. 1-2-3 with the following Lodges:
Lake Park -------No. 264
Rcglon No. ll
James D. LeBlanc (2E2), {8f5 Oaklev, Duluth 55804
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Hibbing 55746, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 147, Edward W' Jameson
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Degrees 1-2-3. No. 156, Kenneth Spangler (208), 510 - lst Ave' N'W',
Grand Rapids 55?414, Certified in Degree 1.

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Region No, III
Lyle A. Tuller (r40)' 104 S.W. llth St.' Little Falls 56345
Monitors: No. 48, Clyde R. VanCleve (81), Amenia, ND 58004, Certified
in Degrees 1-2-3, No. 85, John P. Peterson (207), P.G'M', Box 237,
Staples 56479, Certilied in Degrees 1-2'3. No' 101, Russell J. Dahl (207)'
303 North 6th Street, Staples 564?9, Certilied in Degrees 1-2-3' No. 136,
Robert A. Williams (.21?,-23), 8285 Hemingwav Lane South, Cottage
Grove 55016, Certilied in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 163, John M. Young, Jr'
QB-n6),317 - 4th Avenue N.W., Aitkin 56431, Certified in Degree 1-2-3.
RepRsentatives' District8 Nos. ?-9-10 with the following Lodge:
gincsity ----- -No. 161
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Nell E. Bsrgtpn' Jr. (ll9), Rt I' Manlrall 6C2!!
Repreentetivq' Districte NG. ll-12-20, with the following Ircdgo:

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Reglon No. V
Maurlce M. Kotz (328), 8612 West g0% Street, Minneapolis 55426
Monitors: No.52, Maurice A. Engen, Sr. (165) 6608 - 5th Ave. So., Min'
neapolis 55423, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No, 59, Robe'rt G. Adams
(265) 5t52 Washburn Ave. No., Minneapolis 55430, Certified in Degrees
1-2-3. No. 79, Earl Tuttle (309) 2952 Hampshire Ave. No., Minneapolis
5542?, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 81, Clifford G. Fuller (316) 7421
No. 86, Ronald J. Kennedy (334) 6332 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis
55423. Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 92, Ralph L. Hultquist Q) t2054
Robin Rd., Maple Grove 55369, Certified in Degrees 1-2. No. 94, Davitl
F. fidlund (187) 3528 - 4th Ave. So., Minneapolis 55406, Certified in
Degrees 1-2-3. No. 95, Wilbur C. Koelmel (160) 2100 Pleasant Ave. So.,
Minneapolis 55409, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 96, Donald S. Monson
(2),725 Winnetka Ave. North, Golden Valley 5542/, Certified in Degrees
1-2-3. No. 100, Frank Mlarnik (323) 5403 Minnaqua Dr., Golden
Yalley 55422, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 1o2, Stanley A. Ahlquist
(176) 5104 - 17th Ave. So., Minneapolis 55417, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3.
No. 104, Jack A. Benson (176) 811 - 23rd Ave. N.W., New Brighton 55112,'
Certifidd iri Degrees 1-2-3. No. 117, Sander M. Forslun (176) 5231 - 40th
Avenue So., Minneapolis 55417, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 126, Gerald
L. Graves (316) 2163 Mississippi Circle, New B'righton 55112, Certified
in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 133, Henry H. Gyllenblad (338) 95 Birnamwood
Dr., Burnsville 55337, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 138, Maurice
A. Eflgen, Jr. (165) 7621 Morgan Avenue, Richfield 55423. Certfied in
Degrees 1-2-3. No. 145, Raymond S. Frandsen (338) 5844 Fremont Avenue
South, Mihneapolis 55419. Certified in Degrees 1-3. No. 148, Michael
M. Friedman (2) 3054 Boone Avenue North, Minneapolis 55427, Certified'
in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 149, William L. Valentine (165) 3001 West 82nd'
Street, Minneapolls 55431, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 152, David E.
Olson (165) 8010 Rondo Lake, Forest Lane 55025, Certified in Degrees
1-2-3. No. 153, Douglas M. Pederson (187) 5024 Upton Avenue South,
MinneapoliS 55410, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 158, Barry A. Thompson
(165) 3849 - 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis 55407, Certified in De
grees 1-2. No. 162, Wayne R. Newton (265), 7925 Penn Avenue North,
Minneapolis 55444, Certified in Degree 2. No, 165, Charles E. Magnusson
(165), 2916 West 60th Street, Minneapolis 55410, Certified in Degreel
3. No. 165, Richard L. Rowland (1?6)

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APPENDIX L -
(Continued)
Representativ€' Dish'icts NG. 13-14-15, with the follrying Lodgee:
Cata,rect ------- No. 2 Fair Ifaven ---------------------No. 182
EenneDln --------No I Arcana -----------No. 18?
Monticello -------No 16 Grigwold ---------No. 218
Minneepolle ------No. l9 Minneota -------No. 221
Cleamater -------No. 28 Cbmltass ---------No. 266
Anoke ------- ----No. 80 Lake Ilaniet ----No. 2??
Stsr --------- ----No. 62 Joppa ------- ----No 800
Eowerd ------ ----No. 82 Zarthan ---------No. 809
Sherburne -------No. 96 Unlversity -------No. 816
Khurum ---------Na UZ Lynnhunt -------No. 8l?
Winelow Lewlg -----------------No. 126 $unllght ---------No 828
Coketo ------- ----No. 1&l Btf'n Mam ------No.826
Neleon ------- ----No 186 Richfield ---------No. 88t
Plymouth --------No. 160 Century ------ ----No.888
Minnehaha -------No. 166 Northwt --------No 816
Ark ---------- ----Na 1?6
Rcgion No. VI
Lawrence A. Larson (f60), 3109 - 4th St. S.E,, MlnneaDolis 55414
Monitors: No. 5?, James M. Ustruck (1?1) 1286 Ottawa Avenue, St. Paul
55118, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 87, Donald'G. McCree (277) 1:6n E.
Old Shakopee Rd., Minneapolis 55420, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. N0,.
98, George Korbmacher (118), 1190 Chicago, St. Paul Park 55ff/1, CertiJied
in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 118, Donald E. Olson (2L7) S}L - 2fth Avenue
North, St. Paul 55075, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 132, Joseph
J. Ditschler (2L7) 2539 - 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis 55406, Certified
in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 150, Frederick E. Martin (171) 38172 Wabasha
St. No. 5, St. Paul 55102, CertiJied in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 157, Ronald
S, Higgins (3) 13271 Diamond Path Road, Apple Valley 55124, Certified
in Degrees 1-2. No. 159, James H. Marrinan (190) 2176 Fairmont
Lane, St. Paul 55116, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3.
ReDresentetives' Districts Nos. 8-16-U, with the following Lodge:
St John'e -------No. 1 Lincoln ----------No. 22O
SL Peul ---------Na 8 Ghisago ---------No. 282
Ancient Lendmark --------------No. 6 Sandstone ------No. 28{
Accacia ------ ----No. 61 Fellowhip --- --No. 26?
Zibn --------- ----No. 66 Montgomery -----No. 26E
Fraternal ------, -No. 92 Tusler ------- ----No. 268
Newport ---------No. 118 Helloa -------- ----No. 278
Surnmlt ---------NG 168 Hlnckley ---,-----No. 2?8
Juper ------- ---,No. 164 Hiram ------- ----No. 28?
Genet ------- --No. 166 Maceleter -------No. 290'
Braden ------ ----No. 168 Braham ------ ----No 295
Sheklnoh --------No. 1?1 Mount olivet ----No 299
l[idw8y ------ ----No 186 Hazel Park ------No. 8lg
Triune ------- ----No. 190 East Gote -------No. 81|
Mizpah ------ ----No. 191 Como Park ------No 821
Captta,l Olty -----No, 2l? tr'oregt Iake -----No. 8{l
Uoti -------- ----No. 228

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Reglon No. VII
(Contlnucd)
Richard E. St. Martin (9), 40I East l04th St., Bloomington 55420
Monitors: No. 37, Charles S. Anthony (321) 6501 Wilryan Ave., Minneapolis
55435, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 58, Willard R. Willette (237-
320) 5226 Lyrurwood Blvd., Mound 55364, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No.
83, Robert L, Thomas (321) 5951 Fairwood Lane, Minneapolis 55343,
Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 151, Edward J. 'Behringer (321) 6510
Elliot View Road, Minneapolis 55426, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No.
155, Edwin J. Bender (151) 133 Crosstown Blvd., No. 109, Chaska 55318,
Certified in Degrees 1-2-3.
Representatives' Districts Nos. 18-19-27, with the following Lodges:
Dakota ----------No. 7 Excelsior ---------No 118
Red Wins ------.-Na 8 Ghaska ---------No. 161
Hendenon -------No, 13 Rough Ashlar ----No. 177
Wspahse --------No. 14 Wayzata ---------No. 205
King Ilirem -----No. 81 Albert Pike ------No. 23?
Oriental ---------No. 34 Mound ---------No. 820
Cernelian --------No. 40 Paul Revere -----No. 821
Ifemon ----------No. 41 Waconis --------No. 326
Hop" - -- --------No. 42 Bloomington ----No. 340
King Solomon ----No. 44 Edina - ___-----No. 343
Union -----------No. 46 Lebanon ---------No. 346
'Wetstown
-------No. 60
f,egton No. VIII
Bernard S. Silvrants (250), P.O, Box 93, Okabenn 56161
Monitors: No. 46, Verne E. Iong (148) Route 1, Box 162, Pipestone
56164, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 160, Richard A. Bowdin (64) 399 W.
Amber Lake Drive, Fairmont 56031, Certified in Degree 1.
R€pr6entativ6' Districts NoB. 27-22-28, with the following Lodges:
Chain Lake ------No 64 Murray ------ - --No, 199
Gmd Faith
Antiquity
-------No. 90
--------No, 91
Zenith
Sibley
-------
-------
----No. 200
----No. 209
Keyetone ------- No. 94 Justice ----------No. 226
Libanus ---------No. 96 Ruthton ---------No. 242
Prudence ---------No. 9? Fidee - - ---- ,--No. 2tl6
Gharity ------- No. 98 Lakefield --------No. 260
Fraternity -------No. 101 McKinley -------.No. 261
Ben Franklin ----No. l1rl Lake Wilson -- --No' 262
Quarry ----------No. 148 Siloam --- ----No. 880
Roman Eagle -----No. 175
n€don No. fX
Lynn F- Gunsolue (7?), 805 - gth St. S.E., Waseca 56093
Monitors: No. 56, Adolph Kopischke (77) 705 - 2nd St, N.E., Waseca 56093,
Certified in Degree 1. No. 137, Lyle E. Pederson (L2) 125 Eastwood
Drive, Mankato 56001, Certilied in Degrees 1-2-3. No. 142, Hans A. Hanson
(26) 941 North Shore Ave., Albert Lea 56007, Certified in Degree 2.

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AIPENDTX L
-
(Gohtlntcd)!
Rebresentatives' Districts Nos' 24-26-26, with the followlng Lodges:
I Madelia -
12. GorinthiBn
26 Tuscsn --
66
67
71
88 Dorie --- S7
89 Bethel -- 108
48 Prairie - 128
64 Jcephuo 128
Blue Earth citv ----------------No. 67
Bodon No. t
Phitip G. Soderberg (22\, 214 S.W' 28th Street, Rocheeter 55901.
Monitors: No. 154, J. David Fibison (203) 611 S. E. 5th Avenue, Stewartville
55976, Certified in Degrees 1-2,
Repreentative' Districts Nos. 28-29-80, with tlre following Lodge:
Muntoilille ------No, U
'IYinona
------ ----No. lE
Gatedonia --------No. 20
Rchets --------No. 2l
Plonnt Grcve -----------------No 22
Meridian --------No' 26
Uorning gtst -------------------No 29
Prgton -.----- ----No 86
hergr 46
Eieing ag
Spring 68
Illusiri 68
Mystic Star -----No 69
Eureka ------- ----No. ?6
Myatic CircJe ----No. 7E
IIum A'Bi -----No 88
Orient ------- ----No. 8a
Belief ------- ----No 108
Pickwick ---------No, ll0
Elgin -------- ----No. U5
Grand Medw ---No. l2l
Stewertville ------No 208
Grsfield -------No 2E9
APPENDII XI
Ctrtodlrnr EuorlEr
Namcc Dst€ of S€rvlcc Ym ol Ecds
Darl E. Jones (168) ------.-- 1936-1951 16
Glen M. Johnston (64.t ---------- 196?-f9?4 8
APPENDII N
G.harles S. Anthony (82 April il, 1975
Donald G. Mccre-(2i?)
APril 4, 19?6
Maurice A. Engen, Sr. i ------ Much 30, r9?9
Donald E. Ols;n (2U) ----- March 30, 19?9
APPENDII O
Monllorr EnorlFr

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 227
APPENDIX P
Eononry Paea Grlnd O[lcar
Grand Lodge ol Alberto: Grand Lodge ol llf,ontana:
M.V/. Robert L. Cbnstigan, P.G.M., 19?9 M.W. Enil K. Eliason, G.Mar., 1961
DI.W. Sam H. Eudin, P.G.M., 1970 M.lJt/. A. Harold Snall, P.c.M., 19?6
R.lV. BenJamin F. York, J.G.W., 19?9
Grand Lodge of nlinois:
M.W. Clinton H. lang, P.c.M., 1978 Grand Lodge of Nebraske:
R.W. E. Gene Res, D.G.M., 1982 R.W. Clarl R. Greisen, c.S., f968
R'w' warro D' Lichtv' D'G'M" 1979
Grand Loilge of rndiens:
M,'W. Harold S. Jacl

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Index to Proceedings
ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER:
AmendmentstolodgeBy-laws ...,.38
Dispensations,RulingsandOpinions .......36
FiftyYearAwards,Listof .........40
GrandMaster'sAddress .......'.,.25
OccasionalCommunications.... ...........26
Photograph of Presiding Grand Master 3
Recommendations .. . ...... 31
Visitations, Activities,Festivals,etc. ... .... 32
Welcome ... .. . '. . . 25
APPENDICES:
A. GrandlodgeOfficersbyYears .....,.'.L62
B. Names of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged . . . . . .166
C. Location of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged . . . .168
D. Directoryoflodges,Januaryl, l9M . ......... '.170
E. Lodges,LostorChanged ...',...179
F. AbstractofAnnualReturns for 1983 . . . .. . .. .. ' ' .183
G. GrandSecretaries ......191
H. GrandRepresentatives ......".193
.."'195
I.DeathsbylodgesforlgSS..
J. Distinguished Dead from Other Grand Jurisdictions . . ' . ' 210
K. District Representatives and Ttial Commissioners . . . . . .2ll
L. Board of Custodians with their Regions, Lodges and Monitors . . . .221
M. CustodiansEmeritus '..........226
N. CustodiansHonorarY '."....,.'226
O. MonitorsEmeritus
...,.226
P. HonoraryPastGrandOfficers ..........227
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Ancientlandmarks . .. '. " 41
AppealsandGrievances .... ..,... ' 42
Appropriations .... ..., '. '. 81
Area Conferences -Festivals ... .. '. ..... ' ' .118
Auditor'sReport....
........87
Boardof Custodians of TheWork, Chairman's Report ' '. .. ' .126
CodeReview '..,,.42
CorporateTlustees',Secretary'sReport ........'..103
SupplementalReport
.. ' '..... '.107
Credentials:
PreliminaryReport . ...'...". 18
FinalReport . -.... ' ' ,.147
Cribbage Tournament Awards Presented . . ' . ' . . . . ' . 69
DistinguishedGuests '...'..2tand115

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Iililt]:xflilJ,"tJf"'#; :: : :: :: ::::: : :: : : : ,lii
GrandTreasurer'sReport
.......'.58
HonoraryMembershiP '....117
Insurance
.., . '. '. 23
Jurisprudence:
Preliminary
.... 80
Final . .........140
Lodgeleadership .. .'....'122
LongRangePlanning
...." 43
Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc., President's Report . . . . . . . . . 104
MasonicPublicSchoolScholarships
.....'..45
MasonicResearchandEducation ..... '..'.44
MinnesotaMasonicFoundation, Inc. .. ......143
Minnesota Masonic Home, President's and Administrator's Report ' 109
MinnesotaMasonicHome, Secretary'sReport . '.. '.113
Nominations
......109
OfficeManagement . ...... '102
Pensions
.....'....23
PrepaidDues
........134
PublicRelations...
.'......133
PublishingTheMinnesotaMason . .........125
RulesofProcedure . '.'.". 18
SubordinatelodgeBuildings .... . ' '. '....., 24
SubordinateLodgesandReports .. '. ' '.....142
Tellers
.... 79
UnfinishedBusiness
... '....143
RESOLUTIONS:
No. 1, 1984
. . 48and 135
No, 2, 1984 . . 49 and 136
No. 3, 1984 . . 50 and 137
No.4.1984
..50and138
....51and139
No.5,1984
MISCELLANEOUS:
Autobiography, M.W.AlynN. Dull . . 4
Autobiography, M.W. Charles J. Wilson 6
Board of Corporate Trustees, Members of . . . . I
Boardof Custodiansof TheWork, Membersof .... ...... '...157
Grand Lodge:
Annual Grand Lodge Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . 69
AnnualCommunication, Proceedingsof . .... .... .. .. 15 through 159
DistrictRepresentatives,Listof . ."...158
1983-84GrandLodgeOfficers ........ ..L47
1984-85 Grand Lodge Officers . , . . 8 and Back Cover

GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Grand Master's Photo, Presiding 3
Grand Master's Photo. Elected 5
Grand Master's Remarks following Installation . . . .145
GrandOrator'sAddress ........... 70
InstallationofGrandLodgeOfficers,l9E4 .. ........144
Living GrandLodge Officersand Otler PermanentMembers . . ... .. 10
MemorialService .. ,......53
Monitors,Listof . ..........132
OccasionalCommunications,. .....72
PastGrandlodgeOfficers ......... 10
RepresentativesofLodgesPresent .........148
RulesforMasonicDates . .......... 11
Sessions of Grand Lodge:
First,Thursday,March2g, 1984 ........15
Second, Thursday, March29,1984 . . .... 52
Third,Friday,March30, 1984 ..........79
Standing Committeesforl9S4-85 ...........L52
Tributes to the Flags:
Canadian ....... l7
UnitedStatesofAmerica .......15