2015PROCEEDINGS The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M.Minnesota
James A. Christensen, Grand Master
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GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M.of MINNESOTA
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JAMES A. CHRISTENSENGRAND MASTER
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA4
BIOGRAPHYGRAND MASTER
JAMES A. CHRISTENSEN
Member: Biwabik Lodge No. 293, Lake Superior Lodge No. 349, EducationLodge No. 1001, Doric Lodge No. 3 Prince Hall Jurisdiction of Minnesota,32° K.C.C.H. Duluth Valley of the Scottish Rite, Aad Shrine Temple, andCourt No. 55 Royal Order of Jesters
Jim is a 4th generation Mason and has been a member for 35 years, raisedMarch 1979 in Biwabik LodgeNo. 293 by his father, Norman Christensen,who was the Master.
Masonic History:1983-1985 District #4 President of the Masters, Wardens &Secretaries Club1985 Master Biwabik Lodge No. 2931987-1990 District #4 Representative2004 Master Lake Superior Lodge No. 3492005-2007 NE Area Deputy Grand Master2007 Appointed Junior Grand Steward2007-Current (Served on the Minnesota Grand Lodge ProgressiveLine of Officers)2013-Current (Minnesota Masonic Charities Board of Directors)
Other Honoraries:1989 Jim was appointed the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge ofDenmark near the Grand Lodge of Minnesota2008 recipient of the Hiram award from Lake Superior Lodge No. 3492010 recipient of the Grand Masters Hiram award for the MembershipCommittee
He currently resides in Duluth (and Ely) with his wife Pamela and daughterMarisa. A member of Salem Lutheran Church in Hermantown, serves on theboard of directors for the Ely Winter Festival. He holds various degrees fromMesabi Community College, Hibbing Community College and, the Universityof Minnesota, Duluth. Prior to retiring in August 2008 as a Duluth PoliceOfficer, Jim served four police departments and worked for the UnitedStates Department of Interior as a National Park Ranger. Jim is currently theLaw Enforcement Coordinator and teaches full time at Vermilion CommunityCollege, Ely, Minnesota.
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JOHN R. GANNDEPUTY GRAND MASTER
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA6
BIOGRAPHYDEPUTY GRAND MASTER
JOHN R. GANNJohn is a Past Master of his two lodges, Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 and Sir Winston ChurchillLodge No. 351 as well as a 33rd degree member of the Minneapolis Scottish Rite. He is also amember of the Zuhrah Shrine (Chairmen and Legion of Honor Units), Order of the Eastern Star,Grotto, and DeMolay Legion of Honor. He is a 3rd generation Mason, raised to the SublimeDegree of Master Mason by his father, and has been a member of the craft for 24 years.
John graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Out ofcollege, he worked for GE Power Systems while attending graduate school at night. He graduatedwith a Masters degree in Business Administration. After GE, John worked for the MinneapolisJaycees Charitable Foundation, and the Gas Research Institute. Currently, John is Vice Presidentfor Program Services for the Midwest Energy Association, a position he has held for the past 15years.
John has two wonderful children, Wyatt (15) – who is in DeMolay - and Scarlett (11) – who is inJob’s Daughters - and enjoys the many activities they do together. John has a black belt in karateand is a feared Nerf gunner.
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PROCEEDINGS OF
THE GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTAat the
ONE HUNDRED-SIXTY-SECONDANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Duluth, March 27 and 28, 2015
Officiating:
M. W. James A. Christensen, Duluth, Grand Master
R. W. Douglas J. Campbell, Minneapolis, Grand Secretary
Elected and Installed:
M. W. John R. Gann, Bloomington, Grand Master
R. W. Douglas J. Campbell, Minneapolis, Grand Secretary
Ordered to be read in all Lodges
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA8
Officers of the Grand Lodge ofAncient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota
2014 - 2015
At the One Hundred Sixty First Annual Communication of the Grand Lodgeof Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota held at Brooklyn Park,April 4-5, 2014, the following officers were elected and appointed for theensuing year:
ELECTED
M. W. James A. Christensen (293-349) (Pam) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand Master2517 Providence Road, Duluth, 55811Cell 218-349-1828
R. W. John R. Gann (277-351) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deputy Grand Master3745 Towndale Drive, Bloomington, 55431Cell 612-306-5905
R. W. Robert L. Darling (16-23) (Kathy) . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Grand Warden12959 Carole Drive, Becker, 55308Cell 320-250-4121
R. W. John B. Studell (2-165-243) (Lissa) . . . . . . . . . .Junior Grand Warden2436 - 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55406Cell 612-724-2752
R.W. Brent L. Metcalf (263-290) (Janel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand Treasurer3785 Mt Vernon Lane, Woodbury, 55129-5010(home) 651-739-3653; (office) 715-273-2429
R.W. Douglas J. Campbell (2) (Patty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand Secretary5841 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis 55417-3119; (cell) 612-281-2184;Grand Lodge Office, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, 55437-3699; (cell) 612-281-2184; (office) 952-948-6700 or 1-800-245-6050
Board of Corporate TrusteesM. W. James A. Christensen (293-349) G.M. R.W. John R. Gann (277-351) D.G.M.R.W. Robert L. Darling (16-23) S.G.W. R.W. John B. Studell (2-165-243) J.G.W.Wor. Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) S.G.D. Wor. Steven D. Johnson (290) J.G.D.M.W. David E. Olson (165-344) P.G.M M. W. Brian E. Beermann (191) P.G.M.
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APPOINTEDWor. Mark Robbins (12) (JoMarie) ..................................................Grand Lodge Education Officer467 Marvin Blvd., Mankato, 56003 – (R) 507-645-8104
Wor. M. Wiley Smith (165-350) (Suzanne) ..............................................................Grand Chaplain10631 Wentworth Avenue South, Bloomington, 55420-5547 – (C) 952-212-4895
Wor. David J. Vosen (306) (Elyse) ..............................................................................Grand Orator4623 Tioga Street, Duluth, 55804— (R) 218-349-2050
Wor. Edward R. Halpaus (23 - 223 - 125) (Sharon)........................................Senior Grand Deacon612 McLean Street, Mora, 55051 – (R) 763-552-0466 or 320-679-0264
Wor. Steven D. Johnson (290) (Lynette) ........................................................Junior Grand Deacon4152 Arbor Lane, Eagan 55122 – (R) 651-330-5152 – (C) 612-799-1979
Wor. Roger D. Johnson (79) (Vicki) ............................................................Grand Standard Bearer2030 East 5th Street, Duluth, 55812 — (R) 218-724-0284
Wor. A. Paul Monteen (141) (Lorri) ..................................................................Grand Sword Bearer1894 132nd Lane NW, Coon Rapids, 55448 — (C) 763-767-1010
Wor. Keith Reierson (5) (Karen) ................................................................................Grand Marshal2062 Opal Drive, Eagan, 55122 — (C) 612-616-9293
Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg - Secretary (8) (Karen) ............................................Senior Grand StewardPO Box 174, Red Wing, 55066 – (R) 651-388-9358 – (C) 651-380-4817
Wor. Rolf Widstrand (293) ..............................................................................Junior Grand Deacon5798 Stepetz Road 53, Aurora, 55705 – (C) 651-380-4817
Wor. Mark A. Anderson (2) (Jeanette) ..................................................................Grand Pursuivant11220 Windrow Drive, Eden Prairie 55344 — (R) 218-229-3423
Wor. Dayton L. Berg (125) (Judy) ..................................................................................Grand Tyler53153 Rush Lake Trail, Rush City, 55069 — Res. 320-358-3768 — (C) 651-434-8031
Wor. Ralph L. Magnusson (344) (Betty Maloney) ..........................................................Grand Piper25611 W. Comfort Drive, Wyoming, 55092 — Res. 651-462-0192 — (C) 651-398-3618
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Living Past Grand MastersVerne E. Long (148) . . . . . . . .1382 - 90th Avenue, Pipestone, 56164 . . . . . . . . . . .507-825-4079Donald M. Severson (187-350) 11405 Baltimore Street NE, Blaine, 55449 . . . . . . . .763-561-5926John P. Peterson (207) . . . . . .131 Millpond Street, Motley, 56466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218-352-6813Alyn N. Dull (23) . . . . . . . . . . .1522 - 14th Street Southeast, St. Cloud 56304 . . . .320-252-9579David S. Bouschor (198) . . . . .124 North 24th Avenue East, Duluth 55812 . . . . . . .218-724-7761Ward C. Sonsteby (81) . . . . . .8923 W. Lake Union Road SE, Alexandria 56308 . .320-763-4508Charles Baltos (8) . . . . . . . . . .149 Kingswood Drive, Red Wing, 55066 . . . . . . . . . .651-388-4379Jack A. Benson (176) . . . . . . .7245 Hidden Hollow Court, Mounds View, 55112 . . .763-786-0045Eric J. Neetenbeek (306-2) . . .11376 Bluestem Lane, Eden Prairie, 55347 . . . . . . .952-941-0338J.V. Christianson (119) . . . . . .3442 County Road 6, Milroy, 56263 . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-336-2419Charles J. Luman (263) . . . . . .1407 Brooks Avenue, Roseville, 55113 . . . . . . . . . .651-633-7269Jeffry N. Lewis (100) . . . . . . . .5874 Martin Road, Brainerd, 56401 . . . . . . . . . . . . .612-598-5569Philip G. Soderberg (22) . . . . .214 SW 28th Street, Rochester, 55902 . . . . . . . . . . .507-289-2903Roger J. Taylor (23-92) . . . . . .1212 Riverside Drive, Saint Cloud, 56304 . . . . . . . .320-252-7710Terry L. Tilton (189-239) . . . . .816 E Howard St, Hibbing, 55746-1720 . . . . . . . . . .218-263-9081Neil E. Neddermeyer (205) . . .16789 - 78th Avenue North, Maple Grove 55311 . . .763-493-5664Gerald E. Rhoads (287) . . . . .34133 Oasis Road, Center City, 55012 . . . . . . . . . . .651-257-1658Andrew J. Rice (263-351) . . . .19375 Rosedale Court, Deephaven, 55331 . . . . . . .952-380-4801Steven R. Johnson (209) . . . . .304 South Redwood, Winthrop, 55396-2370 . . . . . .507-647-2648Raymond G. Christensen (286)5175 North Shore Drive, Duluth, 55804 . . . . . . . . . .218-525-7610Thomas C. Jackson (277-351) 431 Post Road, Circle Pines, 55014 . . . . . . . . . . . . .612-801-0708Thomas G. McCarthy (209) . . .PO Box 633, Winthrop, 55396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-647-2292John L. Cook, Jr. (263) . . . . . .47981 Barber Drive, Stanchfield 55080 . . . . . . . . . . 320-358-3897Thomas E. Hendrickson (2) . . .Bloomington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian E. Beermann (191) . . . . .1736 E 63rd Street, Inver Grove Hgts, 55077. . . . . . 612-865-0569David E. Olson (165-344) 23050 Hilo Court N., Forest Lake, 55025 . . . . . . . . . 651-399-3539
Living Past Grand TreasurersFred B. Vihovde (346-2) . . . . .2162 Water Lilly Lane, Eagan, 55122 . . . . . . . . . . . .952-808-9229Douglas J. Campbell (2) . . . . .5841 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55417 . . . . .612-281-2184Eric J. Neetenbeek (306-2) . . .11376 Bluestem Lane, Eden Prairie, 55347 . . . . . . .952-941-0338
Permanent Members of Grand LodgeR. Peter Schue (209) P.D.R. . . . . . . . .224 Lincoln Avenue East, Gaylord, 55344 . .507-237-5156 Norrin Storelee (36) P.D.R. . . . . . . . . .32676 - 220th Street, Lanesboro, 55949 . . . .507-467-3328Donald A. Rippentrop (26) P.D.R. . . . .1811 Brookside Drive, Albert Lea, 56007 . . .507-373-3610Richard M. Hyllested (176-320) P.D.R. 1992 Sioux Blvd., New Brighton, 55112 . . . .651-636-7077Leo E. Luettjohann (141) P.D.R. . . . . .132 Twin Drive, Crookston, 56716 . . . . . . . .218-281-1561Richard A. Bowdin (64) P.Cust. . . . . . .399 W. Amber Lake Drive, Fairmont 56031 .507-238-5774John P. Carlson (54) P.D.R. . . . . . . . .127 Fulton Street, Mankato, 56001 . . . . . . . .507-931-3828David A. Rahm (273 - 92) P.A.D. . . . . .3754 - 317th Avenue NW, Cambridge 55008 763-691-0455Eugene Lawrence, Jr. (275) P.D.R.. . .42493 Turtle Lake Road, Bigfork, 56628 . . .218-832-3508Peter S. Ekholm (290) P.C.T.C. . . . . . .1703 Lilac Lane, St. Paul, 55118-3647 . . . . .651-454-5277Clifford H. Isley (54) P.RLEO . . . . . . . .33875 Skyview Ridge, Saint Peter 56082 . . .507-931-1240Richard Fredrickson (293) P.RLEO . . .416 Andover Road, Hoyt Lakes 55750 . . . . .218-225-2247John W. Loutzenhiser (11-6) P.D.R. . .6708 Chadwick Drive, Savage, 55378 . . . . .952-447-3032Harley C. Johnson (270) P.D.R. . . . . .6737 Hwy 11 West, Littlefork, 56653 . . . . . .218-285-3412M. Wiley Smith (165-350) P.A.D. . . . . .10631 Wentworth Ave S, Bloom., 55420 . . .952-881-0940 Raymon H. Randall (199) P.D.R. . . . .2161 - 220th Avenue, Tracy, 56175 . . . . . . .507-629-4502Maynard L. Townswick (101) P.D.R. . .936 Miles Drive, Worthington, 56187 . . . . . .507-372-2325James L. Blakesley (213) P.D.R. . . . . .319 4th St NW, Aitkin, 56431-1213 . . . . . . . .218-927-2027Donald E. Olsen (5) P. Cust. . . . . . . . .8514 Jewel Ave S, Cottage Grove, 55016 . .651-459-4593Phillip M. Bradbury (265) P.D.R . . . . .5424 - 52nd Ave N, Crystal, 55429 . . . . . . . .763-537-0328Lee A. Dorholt (320-277) P.A.D. . . . . .3369 Xenwood Ave S, St. Lou. Park, 55416 .612-382-0960Richard T. Labraaten (233) P.D.R. . . .Box 1841, Bemidji, 56619 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218-759-0178Vernon Schwalbe (320-135) P.D.R. . .2111 Grandview Blvd, Mound, 55364 . . . . . .612-720-6164
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Rules for Masonic Dates1. Ancient Craft Masons: Add 4000 to the current light year, thus: A.D. 2015 plus 4000 equalsA.L. (Anno Lucis—Year of Light) 6015.
2. Royal Arch Masons: Add 530 to the current year, thus: A.D. 2015 plus 530 equals A.I. (AnnoInventionis—Year of Discovery) 2545.
3. Royal and Select Masters: Add 1000 to the current year, thus: A.D. 2015 plus 1000 equalsA.Dep. (Anno Depositionis—Year of Deposits) 3015.
4. Knights Templar: Subtract 1118 from the current year, thus: A.D. 2015 minus 1118 equalsA.O. (Anno Ordinis—Year of the Order) 897.
5. Scottish Rite: Add 3760 to the current year. (after September add one year more) thus: 2015plus 3760 equals A.M. (Anno Mundi—Year of the World) 5775.
Occasional CommunicationsThere were three Occasional Communications of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota during the 2014-2015 term.
May 31, 2014An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 12:00p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the hall of Solomon's Lodge No. 286, Moose Lake, to conducta Cornerstone Ceremony celebrating the new lodge hall, Moose Lake Community Center andMoose Lake Area Museum. Most Worshipful Brother James A. Christensen, Grand Master of Masons of Minnesota, declaredthe Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 12:00 p.m.
The following officers were present:M. W. James A. Christensen Grand MasterM. W. Raymond G. Christensen Acting Deputy Grand MasterR. W. Robert L. Darling Senior Grand WardenR. W. John B. Studell Junior Grand WardenR. W. Douglas J. Campbell Grand SecretaryWor. Mark G. Robbins Grand Lodge Education Officer Wor. Ronald C. Renn (#286) Acting Grand ChaplainWor. David J. Vosen Grand OratorWor. Keith Reierson Grand MarshalWor. Edward R. Halpaus Senior Grand DeaconWor. Steven D. Johnson Junior Grand DeaconWor. Roger D. Johnson Grand Standard BearerWor. A. Paul Monteen Grand Sword BearerWor. Ethan A. Seaberg Senior Grand StewardWor. Rolf M. Widstrand Junior Grand StewardWor. Mark A. Anderson Grand PursuivantWor. Ralph Magnusson Grand PiperWor. Dayton L. Berg Grand Tyler
Also present for the ceremony were Northeast Area Deputy Bruce Carson, Grand Lodge DistrictRepresentative No. 4 Lauren Jallen, Grand Lodge District Representative No. 5N DavidLukkonen, Grand Lodge District Representative No. 5S Steven Schilling, W. Master GeraldThompson and many other officers and members of Solomon's Lodge No. 286, Eastern Starmembers, family members and members of the local community. Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officersproceeded to lay the cornerstone of Solomon's Lodge No. 286 in due and ancient form.
A pleasant oration was given by W. Brother David J. Vosen, Grand Orator, which is printed below.The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 1:00p.m., peace and harmony prevailing.
Respectfully submitted,Douglas J. CampbellGrand Secretary
August 23, 2014An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, to conduct aCornerstone Ceremony celebrating the beginning of the work on new Minnesota MasonicHeritage Center on the Minnesota Masonic Home campus. Most Worshipful Brother James A. Christensen, Grand Master of Masons of Minnesota, declaredthe Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 11:00 a.m. The following officers were present:
M. W. James A. Christensen Grand MasterR. W. John R. Gann Deputy Grand MasterR. W. Robert L. Darling Senior Grand WardenR. W. John B. Studell Junior Grand WardenR. W. Brent L. Metcalf Grand TreasurerR. W. Douglas J. Campbell Grand SecretaryWor. Mark G. Robbins Grand Lodge Education Officer Wor. M. Wiley Smith Grand ChaplainWor. David J. Vosen Grand OratorWor. Keith Reierson Grand MarshalWor. Edward R. Halpaus Senior Grand DeaconWor. Steven D. Johnson Junior Grand DeaconM. W. David E. Olson Acting Grand Standard BearerWor. Ethan A. Seaberg Senior Grand StewardWor. Rolf M. Widstrand Junior Grand StewardWor. Mark A. Anderson Grand PursuivantWor. Ralph Magnusson Grand PiperWor. Scott W. Rich (ME Area Deputy) Acting Grand Tyler
Present for the ceremony was the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, DavidBickel and five officers of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin: Grand Master William Beetcher, DeputyGrand Master Franklin J. Struble, Junior Grand Deacon Robert C. Strader, Senior Grand StewardKenneth C. Gorgen, and Junior Grand Steward Gary Stang. Also present for the ceremony wereNortheast Area Deputy Bruce Carson, Southwest Area Deputy Douglas Pamp, Grand LodgeDistrict Representative No. 4 Lauren Jallen, Grand Lodge District Representative No. 9 ChuckAnderson, Grand Lodge District Representative No. 25 Shawn Carrick, Grand Lodge DistrictRepresentative No. 33 Lee Dorholt, Grand Lodge District Representative No. 34 Steven Keister,Grand Lodge District Representative No. 41 Joe Gonzalez, Custodian Foster Solem, Grand HighPriest Marvin Schendel and many Minnesota Royal Arch Masons, Grand Commander DanielSherry and many members of the Knights Templar, Order of the Eastern Star members, MasonicHome residents and family members and members of the local community. Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officersproceeded to lay the cornerstone of the new Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center in due andancient form.A pleasant oration was given by W. Brother David J. Vosen, Grand Orator, which is printed below.The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 12:00p.m., peace and harmony prevailing.
Respectfully submitted, Douglas CampbellGrand Secretary
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Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center Cornerstone OrationAs given by Grand Orator David Vosen
Most Worshipful Grand Master, Officers of the Grand Lodge, Brother Masons and distinguishedguests and family. It is an honor and a privilege to meet and to dedicate our Minnesota MasonicHeritage Center in this solemn and ancient ceremony.Today we curiously observe the attention and care of the cornerstone that was essential inoperative masonry and deeply rooted in our ancient craft. One may well speculate that such atradition may reach back to the Egyptian Imhotep, the earliest known architect and engineer.These foundational stones provided the builders a point of departure, or reference, which ensuredthe entire structure was built properly to last centuries. If the cornerstone was not plumb, square,and level, the error would become more and more exaggerated the further the builder went fromthat corner stone.The heritage of modern Freemasonry is derived from these skillful and ancient builders whoorganized guilds of stone masons throughout Europe during the middle ages. Examination of thebeautiful cathedrals and stately structures still standing today disclose the perfection andexactness required of the stonemasons who constructed these buildings centuries ago. The architectural genius of these craftsmen and their commitment to the highest standards ofmoral and ethical values was universally applauded, and unlike other classes of people, they wereallowed to travel freely. Thus, during this period, the word "Free" was added to the word mason,and these craftsmen, and the generations of masons who followed, were referred to asFreemasons. As they built, they moralized on the tools and their application to the job at hand,drawing parallels between the art of erecting stately cathedrals and the philosophy of living as ajust and upright man.Early in the seventeenth century, membership began to admit certain men of prominence insociety who were neither craftsmen nor stone masons. This class of members was initiallyconsidered patrons of the Fraternity, and over the years became known as "accepted masons." Atthe conclusion of the seventeenth century, a fundamental transformation had evolved; these accepted masons had become predominant, and the older lodges of Freemasons began toemphasize and teach moral philosophy rather than the technical and operative art of earliercenturies.Through the symbolism and metaphor of working tools you have seen here today (plumb, level,square), our Brothers are taught to erect their own spiritual temples by using these emblematictools to shape the cathedrals of the mind. Ultimately, these operative lodges not only helped buildthe cathedrals throughout Europe but also kindled the flames of equality and freedom, whicheventually became the foundation of modern democracy. Thus, you are not likely to findFreemasons in countries governed by dictatorships, or where tyranny, religious or politicalpersecution is enforced.It is not a stretch, at least in the mind of this Mason, that the cornerstone of our great country isboth materially and intellectually to linked and inspired by Freemasons. The ceremony youwitness here today is intimately bound to the very beginnings of our country. In 1734, GrandMaster Benjamin Franklin and the brethren of St. John’s Lodge laid the cornerstone ofIndependence Hall in Philadelphia. Our first President, Brother George Washington conducted thecornerstone ceremonies of the White House (1792) and United States Capitol Building (1793) inWashington, D.C.Though Masonry has evolved slowly through the centuries, we have stayed true to our symbolicroots of building bridges across differences in culture, politics, and religion. Today, Freemasonryis the world’s oldest and the largest fraternal order, with some 2.5 million members dispersedaround the globe. In our great state of Minnesota there are 152 lodges alone with approximately14,000 members.Each of these speculative Freemasons learns to use the symbolic tools of the mason to find withinhimself the moral concepts and standards of conduct of which all virtuous men approve. Galileoonce hinted at this Masonic secret: “You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him findit within himself. “ The traditions of our Brotherhood construct a common platform where we canmeet on the level to form trust and friendship among men who may not ordinarily be associatedtogether. Through the whispering of wise council, we encourage each other to work in harmony towards the
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goal of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Thereby shape our minds as living stones, for that spiritualand eternal temple not made by hands.By continuing our ancient landmarks and traditions of imbuing wise and serious truths, your sons,your husbands, your fathers, your friends, and your neighbors fight with knightly honor against theever-changing threat to freedoms and equalities, a constant throughout history. If one simply peruses the news, an ongoing and dramatic tension emerges among our variedprinciples in politics, religion, and rights, as humans occupy a smaller and smaller planet. Ournoble halls provide a safe harbor for men to gather and be accepted as Brothers regardless oftheir differences. We are the ancient “Fight Club”, the Robert Bly’s “Iron John”, and the proverbial“Man Cave,” but with a moral purpose of developing the individual Brother to be a better son,husband, father, and citizen.We do not go out of our way to proselytize or advertise. Yet, as a group, we are a steady handthroughout antiquity willing to toil to make society and our members better. If you look closely atthe founding and history of many of our public organizations -- libraries, clinics, or schools -- youwill find Masons involved. Under the guidance of our Grand Master James A. Christensen, we continue to set our sights onthe future as charity extends beyond our own lives and lives on through the boundless realms ofeternity. With a sense of passion for men, women and children suffering from cancer, MinnesotaMasons and members of the Eastern Star have, through Minnesota Masonic Charities, directednearly $100 million to cancer research and care at the University of Minnesota. This legacy beganin 1955 with a commitment of $1 million to build the 80-bed Masonic Memorial Hospital and hascontinued over the years with gifts to cancer research and care. In 2008, Minnesota MasonicCharities pledged $65 million to name the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota.Minnesota Masonic Charities has also committed $10 million toward the construction of theMasonic Cancer Clinic.As Minnesota Masons, we gave over $330,000 in scholarships this year for Minnesota HighSchool Seniors to help them in their quest for excellence and knowledge. Through our KidsIDChild Safety Program, we give parents tools and training to help keep their children safe. AsScottish Rite Masons, our RiteCare Clinics, we help children and their families, free of charge,who struggle with autism and language processing. As York Rite Masons, we continue to assistfamily members with auditory and visual disabilities through the Royal Arch Masons AuditoryResearch Assistance Program and Knights Templar Eye Foundation. As Shriners, our Children’sHospitals, provide limbs for children who have none; again, at no cost to their families or thetaxpayers.Helen Keller once said “I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty toaccomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along not onlyby the mighty shoves of its heroes but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honestworker. “The collective hands of Freemasons have built clinics and cathedrals, and have placed theancient cornerstone necessary for democracy and freedom. Individually, we honor that legacyeach day by our tiny pushes and honest contributions to continue our tradition here at MinnesotaMasonic Heritage Center and everywhere we are so dispersed.So mote it be Brethren!
September 10, 2014An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 2:00p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the hall of Eveleth Lodge No. 239, Eveleth, toconduct a Cornerstone Ceremony celebrating the extensive renovations at the St. Louis CountyCourthouse in Virginia, Minnesota
Most Worshipful Brother James A. Christensen, Grand Master of Masons of Minnesota, declaredthe Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 2:00 p.m.
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The following officers were present:M. W. James A. Christensen Grand MasterR. W. John R. Gann Deputy Grand MasterR. W. Robert L. Darling Senior Grand WardenR. W. John B. Studell Junior Grand WardenM. W. Philip G. Soderberg Acting Grand TreasurerM. W. Thomas G. McCarthy Acting Grand SecretaryWor. M. Wiley Smith Grand ChaplainWor. David J. Vosen Grand OratorWor. Keith Reierson Grand MarshalWor. Edward R. Halpaus Senior Grand DeaconM. W. Brian E. Beermann Acting Junior Grand DeaconWor. Roger D. Johnson Grand Standard BearerWor. A. Paul Monteen Grand Sword BearerWor. Lauren Jallen Acting Senior Grand StewardWor. Rolf M. Widstrand Junior Grand StewardWor. Mark A. Anderson Grand PursuivantWor. Chuck Bergquist Acting Grand PiperWor. Jock Glendenning Acting Grand PiperWor. Alan Mackenzie Acting Grand PiperWor. Dayton L. Berg Grand Tyler
Also present for the ceremony were many other area Masons, family members and members ofthe local community. Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officersproceeded to lay the cornerstone of St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia in due and ancientform.A pleasant oration was given by W. Brother David J. Vosen, Grand Orator, which is printed below.The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 3:00p.m., peace and harmony prevailing.
Respectfully submitted, Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretaryfrom notes taken at the ceremony
St. Louis County Courthouse Cornerstone OrationAs given by Grand Orator David Vosen
Most Worshipful Grand Master, Officers of the Grand Lodge, Brother Masons and fellow citizens,it is an honor and a privilege to meet and to rededicate the St. Louis County Courthouse in thissolemn and ancient ceremony. Through the symbolism and metaphor of working tools you have seen here today (plumb, level,square), our Brothers are taught to erect their own spiritual temples by using these emblematictools to shape the cathedrals of the mind. Ultimately, these operative lodges not only helped buildthe cathedrals throughout Europe but also kindled the flames of equality and freedom, whicheventually became the foundation of modern democracy. Thus, you are not likely to findFreemasons in countries governed by dictatorships, or where tyranny, religious or politicalpersecution is enforced. How fitting that we free citizens of the United States gather here today in Virginia, 104 years to thedate, at the St. Louis County Courthouse. Setting a cornerstone which is intimately bound to thevery foundation of our great country. In 1734, Grand Master Benjamin Franklin and the brethren ofSt. John’s Lodge laid the cornerstone of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Our first Presidentand acting Grand Master at the time, George Washington conducted the cornerstone ceremoniesof the White House (1792) and United States Capitol Building (1793) in Washington, D.C. Though Masonry has evolved slowly through the centuries, we have stayed true to our symbolicroots of building bridges across differences in culture, politics, and religion. Today, Freemasonryis the world’s oldest and the largest fraternal order, with some 2.5 million members dispersedaround the globe. In our great state of Minnesota there are 149 lodges alone with approximately
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13,000 members. Under the guidance of our Grand Master James A. Christensen, we continue to set our sights onthe future as charity extends beyond our own lives and lives on through the boundless realms ofeternity. With a sense of passion for men, women and children suffering from cancer, MinnesotaMasons and members of the Eastern Star have, through Minnesota Masonic Charities, directednearly $100 million to cancer research and care at the University of Minnesota. This legacy began in1955 with a commitment of $1 million to build the 80-bed Masonic Memorial Hospital and hascontinued over the years with gifts to cancer research and care. In 2008, Minnesota MasonicCharities pledged $65 million to name the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota.Minnesota Masonic Charities has also committed $10 million toward the construction of theMasonic Cancer Clinic. As Minnesota Masons, we gave over $830,000 in scholarships this year for Minnesota HighSchool Seniors to help them continue in their quest for excellence and knowledge. Through ourKidsID Child Safety Program, we give parents tools and training to help keep their children safe.As Scottish Rite Masons, our RiteCare Clinics, help children and their families, free of charge,who struggle with autism and language processing. As York Rite Masons, we continue to assistfamily members with auditory and visual disabilities through the Royal Arch Masons AuditoryResearch Assistance Program and Knights Templar Eye Foundation. As Shriners, our Children’sHospitals, provide limbs for children who have none; again, at no cost to their families or thetaxpayers. Helen Keller once said “I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty toaccomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along not onlyby the mighty shoves of its heroes but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honestworker. “ The collective hands of Freemasons have built clinics and cathedrals, and have placed theancient cornerstone necessary for democracy and freedom. Individually, we honor that legacyeach day by our tiny pushes and honest contributions to continue our tradition here at St. LouisCounty Courthouse and everywhere we are so dispersed. So mote it be Brethren!
Respectfully submitted, prepared from notes by those present, Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretary
Public Opening of the Grand Lodge, Friday, March 27, 2015Master Masons and visitors assembled in the Lake Superior Ballroom of the Duluth Entertainmentand Convention Center at 9:00 A.M. for the Public Opening of the 162nd Annual Communicationof the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Minnesota. The Grand Lodge Officers were in their stationsand places and an opening prayer was given by Grand Chaplain M. Wiley Smith. Grand MasterJames A. Christensen welcomed all who were present. The flags of Canada and the UnitedStates of America were presented by W. Brother Robert Selden Heroes of ‘76 unit of the NationalSojourners. Heroes’ and W. Brother Mark A. Campbell, clad in a Sons of the Union VeteransUniform. The Grand Master thanked the Brothers for the flag presentation and invited M. W. Brother Roger Taylor to give a tribute to the flag of the United States of America. Roger was pleased to dousing a flag tribute base on tributes given by R. W. Brother Duane E. Anderson prior to hispassing in 2000. Roger then invited all to join him in singing the National Anthem.
R. W. Brother Stan Barclay, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, was theninvited to deliver the flag tribute to the Canadian Flag:
I now present the Flag of Canada, the symbol of Unity, Sovereignty and Peace.Between bars of Red and on a field of White, a single Maple Leaf blazons forth in all itsautumnal glory. Its eleven points represent the 10 Provinces and other Territories thatcomprise our great Dominion. This leaf comes from a noble tree that provided food, fueland shelter to a Pioneer Nation. It is the symbol which indentifies Canada, Canadians
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and all things Canadian throughout the world.To Freemasons, the Red symbolizes the dauntless courage of our forefathers, whichwe emulate; and the White, that blameless purity of life and conduct to which we aspire.The points represent the eleven virtues of Knighthood, of which Patriotism is thegreatest, and to which we are dedicated. Our Flag is a symbol of faith; the faith of our ancestors who pursued a dream of aDominion stretching from Sea to Sea; the Faith of people from many lands who found inCanada a better life for their families. The Maple Leaf symbolizes our faith in mergingmany cultures to forge a new, stronger and uniquely Canadian cultural alloy. It is thesymbol of hope, the hope of many who seek a new life, in a young and vibrant Country. Through Canada's demonstration of its strength in adversity, the Maple Leaf offershope that the world may some day may live in peace and harmony. It is the symbol ofCharity. The Maple Leaf proclaims to the world Canada's willingness to share itsbounty through acts of Brotherhood around the globe. But above all, it is noted as asymbol of Peace. Long before it adorned our Flag, the Maple Leaf identified our ArmedForces on missions of freedom and peace throughout the world. Proclaiming Canada'sdedication to peace and harmony with their neighbors. This emblem forcefully reminds us that on those moral qualities our Confederation wasfounded and that on their preservation its future greatness depends. Finally, it inspiresin us a reverence for HIM, to whom we all fervently pray - "God Save our Queen andHeaven Bless the Maple Leaf forever. May God bless our Flag and all those who servebeneath its folds. Long may it wave in Peace and Brotherly Love.” So Mote It Be
The Grand Master thanked R. W. Brother Barclay for the flag tribute and invited all to join in thesinging of Canadian National Anthem “O Canada.”
The Grand Master then introduced the Mayor of Duluth, the honorable Don Ness. Mayor Nessstarted his welcoming remarks by interdicting his favorite uncle, M. W. Brother Thomas G.McCarthy. Mayor Ness wished us well and hoped we had great weather while we were workingand shopping in Duluth.
Grand Master James A. Christensen then introduced M. W. Brother Raymond G. Christensen,Chairman of the Board of Minnesota Masonic Charities. Ray invited M. W. Brother EricNeetenbeek to join him as they discussed many of the things happening at Minnesota MasonicCharities, not the least of which is the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, scheduled for itsgrand opening on the Minnesota Masonic Home campus on June 24, 2016.
The Grand Master then invited Minnesota DeMolay State Master Councilor, Mr. Terrance Collierto bring his greetings. Terrance spoke of some of the initiatives that he had been working on thispast term, including an open house with 50 young men and their parents present. The GrandMaster thanked him for his work representing Minnesota DeMolay.
Grand Master Christensen then introduced Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Ms. Kandace Ness.Kandace thanked the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge for all the support given to the Job’sDaughters. Kandace also reported that Job’s Daughters is still dangerously close to the minimumnumber of 180 Daughters and that they risk losing their Grand Bethel. But she did highlight thefact that Bethel No. 28 in Duluth initiated 8 new daughters this past year. She urged all who knowof someone in the Job’s Daughters’ age group to encourage them to join a Bethel.
The Grand Master then welcomed Worthy Grand Matron Tracy Keeling for her greetingsrepresenting the Order of the Eastern Star. She explained the makeup of the OES, that it wascomposed of both Sisters and Brothers.
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The Grand Master then called on Grand Marshal Keith Reierson to assemble the delegation fromthe Grand Lodge of Manitoba for the presentation of the International Friendship Gavel.
International Brotherhood Friendship Gavel PresentationDue to the annual All-Canada Masonic meeting again taking place this weekend, a smaller thanusual group from Manitoba was present. Present were only Senior Grand Warden Stan Barclayand Past Grand Master Clayton Munz. They invited M.W. Brother Donald M. Severson to assistthem with the presentation. R. W. Brother Stan Barclay made the 38th annual presentation of theInternational Friendship Gavel, explaining that:“On June 18, 1979 M.W. Brother Newton McLeary of Manitoba exchanged this gavel with M.W.Brother Donald M. Severson of Minnesota. The gavel, being of Canadian maple, constructed byAmerican craftsmen and the case of American black walnut, constructed by a Canadiancraftsman. Please return it in the same manner as before.” The gavel has now made 36 roundtrips between Minnesota and Manitoba. Grand Master James A. Christensen received the gavel and thanked M.W.B. Don Severson forhis part in starting this tradition so many years ago. He then assured R. W. Brother Barclay thathe would personally see the gavel safely returned to Manitoba in June for the AnnualCommunication of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba.
The Grand Master then welcomed W. Brother Jerry B. Oliver, the Sovereign Grand InspectorGeneral of the Scottish Rite in Minnesota, to bring comments representing all of the appendantand related Masonic organizations. Jerry congratulated Grand Master Christensen for hisleadership this past year and thanked him, on behalf of all of the Minnesota Masonic bodyleaders, for the courtesies extended to them.
The Grand Master called on Grand Chaplain Wiley Smith for a closing prayer. Grand MasterChristensen then closed the public opening ceremony so the hall could be cleared and preparedfor the tyled sessions of the 162nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.
Proceedings of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of MinnesotaOne Hundred Sixty Second Annual Communication
Friday, March 27, 2015At 10:15 a.m., the 162nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Minnesotawas opened by the Officers the Grand Master’s two lodges: Biwabik Lodge No. 293 and LakeSuperior Lodge No. 349. He asked them to all assemble west of the altar and be recognized.
W. Master Vincent Jones Lake Superior Lodge No. 349Sr. Warden Don Utley Lake Superior Lodge No. 349Jr. Warden David Olson Biwabik Lodge No. 293Treasurer Richard Fredrickson Biwabik Lodge No. 293 Secretary Floyd Nelson Biwabik Lodge No. 293Sr. Deacon Lauren Jallen Biwabik Lodge No. 293Jr. Deacon Tyler Kimber Lake Superior Lodge No. 349Sr. Steward Bruce Truckey Lake Superior Lodge No. 349Jr. Steward Gary Hage Lake Superior Lodge No. 349Chaplain Roger Morris Lake Superior Lodge No. 349
The Grand Master declared that the Grand Lodge of Minnesota was opened in ample form for thebusiness of the 162nd Annual Communication. He explained he would be using a number ofgavels over the course of the Annual Communication, starting with one given him by ShuniahLodge No. 287 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He also had gavels given him by Lebanon Lodge No. 346and Montgomery Lodge No. 258. But one that he held most dear was one used by his father as
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he presided over the lodge the night that Jim was raised to the Master Mason Degree in 1979.The Grand Master went on to mention that he was a fourth generation Mason and his Masonicroots and this particular gavel were extremely important to him. And lastly, he was pleased to holdup the Vulcan Lodge No. #229 Traveling Gavel from Walnut, Kansas. This gavel is now in its tenthyear and has traveled 89,892 miles to 246 Lodges in five countries on four continents plustraveled on a cruise of the Caribbean and been held by 89 Grand Masters. After MWB Jim used iton business at the 162nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, it was on itsway with the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin to be used at their upcoming AnnualCommunication.The Grand Master also went on to explain that the sword being used by Grand Tyler Dayton Bergwas one of the swords prized by our late Brother Duane E. Anderson.
The Grand Secretary, R. W. Douglas J. Campbell, was called on to present the PreliminaryReport of the Credentials Committee. Following the delivery of the report he made the motion toapprove the report, it was seconded and carried.
Preliminary Report of the Credentials CommitteeYour Committee on Credentials is pleased to report that a constitutional number of CharteredLodges are registered and represented at this 162nd Annual Communication, namely 94 of the144 Lodges of record, constituting the necessary quorum to transact business that may comebefore this Grand Lodge for consideration.
Respectfully submitted,R. W. Brent MetcalfW. Bro. Gary A. OdegardR. W. Douglas Campbell, Chairman
The Grand Master then called on R W. Brother Douglas Campbell to present the Business andRules Committee's Report. He highlighted paragraph N dealing with cell phones and electroniccommunications from the tyled Grand Lodge sessions. After presentation of the report, the GrandSecretary moved its adoption, which was then seconded and passed. The Grand Master brieflyhighlighted the procedure for voting on resolutions and other matters coming before the AnnualCommunication, which were contained as an addendum to the Report of the Business and RulesCommittee.
Report of the Committee on Business and RulesYour committee recommends that the business of this Annual Communication be conducted inaccordance with the provisions of Article I, of the General Regulations of this Grand Lodge, asamended, further, the order of business for this Communication shall be that as set forth in ArticleI, Section G1.04, except as shown in the printed program for this Annual Communication, or asmay be revised by the Grand Master, at his discretion, to expedite the business and procedure ofthe Grand Lodge.We further recommend:
A) Anyone speaking on any motion, resolution, or committee report shall do so from themain floor or from the platform of the auditorium, or as directed by the Grand Master. Priorto speaking the Brother shall state his name, office, and the Lodge he represents.B) The address of the Grand Orator shall be given at such time as shall be determined bythe Grand Master, to expedite the business of the Grand Lodge. C) The ballot shall be declared closed at 2:30 p.m., March 27 2015, and that the Tellersbegin the canvas of the vote promptly thereafter.D) To facilitate voting and the work of the Tellers, the provisions of Paragraph 22 of SectionG1.04, Article I of the General Regulations are suspended for this Annual Communication.E) The Grand Master shall decide all questions of order and procedure without debate.F) No brother shall speak more than twice on any motion, resolution, or committee report,without first obtaining permission from the Grand Master. If more than one brother rises atthe same time, the Grand Master shall decide who shall speak first.G) When any motion, resolution or committee report is under debate, no motion shall be
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made or received, except to amend or lay on the table the matter being debated.H) A motion to amend shall, until decided, preclude all other amendments to the mainquestion.I) While any motion, resolution, committee report or any amendment thereto is beingdebated, no motion to lay the matter under consideration on the table shall be made orreceived without permission from the Grand Master.J) The proponents of any motion, resolution or committee report shall be given the right toopen presentation. Those opposing shall then be heard and the proponents shall then havethe opportunity to be heard again, whereupon the debate shall end unless the Grand Masterorders otherwise.K) No new motion shall be received or entertained which changes the subject matter onwhich the original motion was made.L) Any motion or resolution passed by the Grand Lodge may not be reconsidered during thesame Communication.That the provisions hereof be in force and effect at once, and that they remain in effect untilthe next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, in April 2016 .N) All cell phones or other electronic communications devices shall be in silent or vibratemode. Any cell phone going off otherwise shall subject the holder to a $25 penalty, payableto Minnesota Masonic Charities. You will leave the lodge hall before speaking on acommunication device. All business conducted in the tyled meetings of the Grand LodgeAnnual Communication may not, during the tyled communication, be communicated outsidesuch meeting without permission from the Grand Lodge.
Fraternally submitted,W. Bro. Keith Reierson (5), Grand Marshal, ChairmanW. Bro. Roger D. Johnson (79) Gr. Standard BearerW. Bro. Mark Anderson (2) Grand Pursuivant
Page 2 of the Business and Rules Committee Report: Delegates at the Grand Lodge AnnualCommunication are reminded of the Masonic Code for Procedures at Grand Lodge for Motions:
SECTION G1.07 All motions, except such as are merely formal, and all resolutions shall beprepared using the following procedure:(a) The resolution shall be signed by the Brother sponsoring and intending to introduce it,together with his Lodge name and number.(b) The resolution is then presented to the Grand Secretary where a number will beassigned to it.(c) The sponsor will address the Grand Master at his earliest convenience and, whenrecognized by the Grand Master, will read the resolution to the Grand Lodge. It shall not benecessary, however, to read any resolution which has been on the first day of the AnnualCommunication distributed in printed form to all who are present and entitled to vote in theGrand Lodge.(d) The Grand Master will refer all resolutions to the proper committees for action, prior to avote by Grand Lodge.(e) The committee or committees to which the resolution has been referred will act upon itand return it to the Grand Secretary.(f) The Grand Master, at first opportunity, will call the sponsor to the East for a secondreading to the Grand Lodge and move its adoption. The Grand Master will notify theCommittee on Jurisprudence if such Committee has proposed a modification of theresolution or expressed a desire to be heard.(g) After the motion for adoption has been seconded, the Grand Master will call fordiscussion. When the discussion has been finished he will put the motion to a vote.(h) After the vote the resolution shall be included in the printed proceedings.
Ballot Box Opened
The Grand Master declared the Ballot Box open for the election of the Grand Lodge Officers for2015-2016 and that the ballot box would close promptly at 2:30 this afternoon.
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Reading of the Previous MinutesThe Grand Secretary was asked to present the reading of the minutes of the 2014 AnnualCommunication and any intervening communications. Grand Secretary Campbell explained thatdue to his medical leave in January and early February (knee replacement) that he was unable tocomplete the compilation of the Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Communication. The GrandSecretary noted that the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota would be made availablein PDF format on the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Website as soon as they are completed. TheGrand Master accepted his excuse and wished him well on his continued recovery from the kneesurgery.
The Grand Master called on MWB John Cook for his Preliminary Report of the JurisprudenceCommittee. John then moved the adoption of the Jurisprudence Committee preliminary report; themotion was seconded and passed.
Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence CommitteeThe Jurisprudence Committee presents this as the preliminary report of the committee.The committee received copies of two new resolutions for consideration at this AnnualCommunication and they are as follows: 1. A General Regulations Amendment, giving specifics as to a lodge handling NPDsuspensions.2. A General Regulation Amendment, to clarifying, and simplifying and bring intocommon usage the elements of Masonic Justice.There were no resolutions passed at last year’s Annual Communication that needed to be carriedto this Communication.It is important to point out that the Minnesota Masonic Code requires a 2/3 vote at two successiveannual communications to amend the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Constitution. A Grand LodgeStanding Resolution or General Regulations Amendment requires a 2/3 vote of the members atone annual communication. However, notice of such amendment has to be given as a resolutionat one session of such a communication and it having been referred to and reported by theCommittee on Jurisprudence at a subsequent session before such a vote is taken.Furthermore, it is important to point out that the wording of resolutions may contain the opinions ofthose proffering that require the careful consideration of the members.The Committee wishes to emphasize that when a resolution is approved as to form, it refers toonly the wording and citations of the Constitution and General regulations and does not, in anymanner, approve or endorse the resolution itself.
Respectfully submitted,John L. Cook, Jr., P. G. M., ChairmanDouglas Campbell, G. SecretaryRolf M. Widstrand, J. G. StewardSteven R. Johnson P. G. M.
First Reading of the ResolutionsGrand Secretary Campbell mopped to waive the first reading of the resolutions as they wereprinted in their entirety In the Preprinted Report booklet. The motion was seconded and carriedwith no opposition. The Resolutions to be considered at this Communication is as follows:
2015 Resolution No. 1General Regulations Amendment – Nonpayment Procedures
WHEREAS, Minnesota Masonry continues to have membership problems; andWHEREAS, one of the continuing issues with membership is members who are being dropped fornot paying their dues; andWHEREAS, all Masons owe to their brothers the duty to help, aid and assist them; andWHEREAS, all Masons have the duty to whisper good counsel to brother Masons; andWHEREAS, personal contact is the best way to work with brother Masons;
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NOW, THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED THAT SECTION G8.05, which now reads:Any member whose dues are not paid within one (1) year after they are due and payable shall bedeemed delinquent, and his name shall be stricken from the roll of the Lodge, unless there is agood reason, in the following manner:(a) At the first Stated Communication of the Lodge held four (4) months after any memberbecomes delinquent, notice shall be given that at a subsequent Stated Communication named inthe notice, a motion will be made to strike from the roll the delinquent member or members,naming him or them, for failure to pay the dues therein stated.(b) On the day following the communication at which such notice is given, the Secretaryshall notify the member by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last knownaddress, of the amount of his delinquent dues and that at the communication named in the noticea motion will be made to strike his name from the roll. Such registered or certified letter shallconstitute proof of service. If a member's address in unknown, no notice need be sent.(c) At the communication named in the notice, the Lodge shall strike the name, or names,from the roll, unless payment of delinquent dues has been made; and such member shallthereafter be known as an Unaffiliated Mason, with no further Masonic rights or privileges, exceptto pay everything necessary to make him clear on the books of the Lodge. Upon such payment hebecomes a Nonaffiliated Mason and may petition his old Lodge for restoration or any other Lodgefor affiliation.(d) Any action striking a member from the rolls, without notice, is void; and when such factis discovered, upon payment by the member of the amount for which he was illegally stricken, theMaster shall order his name restored to the rolls without formal petition to, or vote by, the Lodge.Such restoration shall be noted in the next annual return to the Grand Lodge, if previouslyreported stricken.(e) It shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary to make available as of May 1st of eachyear, a list of those members suspended for non-payment of dues, to the secretary/recorder ofthose recognized Masonic bodies as listed under General Regulations Section G5.03; and to thesecretary/recorder of those other organizations whose membership is based on those recognizedMasonic bodies as a prerequisite to membership.
BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS, USING THIS REPLACEMENT LANGUAGE:SECTION G8.05 Any member whose dues are not paid within one (1) year after they are due andpayable shall be deemed delinquent, and his name shall be stricken from the roll of the Lodge,unless there is a good reason, in the following manner:(a) Before a vote may be taken to drop any member for being in arrears for payment ofhis dues, one of the three principal officers of the lodge must make a good-faith attempt topersonally contact the delinquent Brother in person or by phone. If good-faith attempts to contactsaid delinquent Brother are unsuccessful, then the lodge must certify that said attempts havebeen made.(b) At a Stated Communication of the Lodge held no less than four (4) months after anymember becomes delinquent, notice shall be given that at a subsequent Stated Communicationnamed in the notice, a motion will be made to strike from the roll the delinquent member ormembers, naming him or them, for failure to pay the dues therein stated.(c) After the communication at which such notice is given, the Secretary shall notify themember by U. S. mail, at his last known address, of the amount of his delinquent dues and that atthe communication named in the notice a motion will be made to strike his name from the roll.Such letter shall constitute proof of service. If a member's address in unknown, no notice need besent.(d) At the communication named in the notice, the Lodge shall strike the name, or names,from the roll, unless payment of delinquent dues has been made; and such member shallthereafter be known as an Unaffiliated Mason, with no further Masonic rights or privileges, exceptto pay everything necessary to make him clear on the books of the Lodge. Upon such payment hebecomes a Nonaffiliated Mason and may petition his old Lodge for restoration or any other Lodgefor affiliation.(e) Any action striking a member from the rolls, without notice, is void; and when such factis discovered, upon payment by the member of the amount for which he was illegally stricken, the
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Master shall order his name restored to the rolls without formal petition to, or vote by, the Lodge.Such restoration shall be noted in the next annual return to the Grand Lodge, if previouslyreported stricken.(f) It shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary to make available as of May 1st of eachyear, a list of those members suspended for non-payment of dues, to the secretary/recorder ofthose recognized Masonic bodies as listed under General Regulations Section G5.03; and to thesecretary/recorder of those other organizations whose membership is based on those recognizedMasonic bodies as a prerequisite to membership.
Respectfully submitted, Edward R. Halpaus, Senior Grand DeaconMember of the Membership Committee
2015 Resolution No. 2General Regulations Amendment –
Replacing Trial Commission and Masonic Discipline SectionsARTICLE VI. Unmasonic ConductSECTION G6.01. Jurisdiction of the Lodge. A Lodge has the power, and it is its duty, to disciplineany member thereof, wherever he may reside, for any unmasonic conduct he may havecommitted in the Lodge or a lodge sponsored event.SECTION G6.02. Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge has the power, and it is itsduty, to discipline any member thereof, wherever he may reside, for any unmasonic conduct hemay have committed anywhere. The Grand Lodge may punish summarily for a contempt, anyoffense committed in its presence by any member in attendance.SECTION G6.03. Definitions.(a) Unmasonic conduct is:1.) a violation of the moral or criminal law (i.e., involves moral turpitude);2.) a violation of Masonic obligations;3.) a violation of the Charges upon installation as an officer of a Lodge; or4.) a violation of the laws, usages, and customs of Masonry. 5.) an act is prohibited by a civil statute as being against good public morals, or asdangerous to the life, health and good order of the community.(b) Moral turpitude involves an act of baseness, vileness, depravity, or dishonesty in theprivate and social duties which a man owes to his fellowmen, or to society in general, contrary tothe accepted and customary rule of right and duty between man and Masons.(c) Probable cause is a determination that the objective facts and other evidence worthyof consideration would lead a person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an honest andstrong suspicion that the person under consideration is guilty of unmasonic conduct.SECTION G6.04 Lodge Jurisdiction over Visitors. A Lodge has the power, and it is its’ duty, toexercise the same power over any other Mason whether affiliated or not, a resident of, orsojourning in its territorial jurisdiction, for unmasonic conduct occurring in the Lodge.SECTION G6.05. Unmasonic charges against Lodge Officer. When a charge of unmasonicconduct is filed against any officer of a Lodge, the Grand Master may arrest the jewel of theaccused Lodge officer and suspend him from exercising the duties of his office, pending trial. Theeffect of arresting a jewel of an officer is to suspend him from exercising the functions of his officeuntil the jewel is restored, but does not otherwise affect his rights as a Mason. SECTION G6.06 Unmasonic Conduct. In addition to violations of Section C8.01 of theConstitution, the following specific acts shall constitute unmasonic conduct and shall render theoffender subject to discipline.
(a) To obtain favorable action by a petitioner, upon his petition, by means of fraud, deceitor false statement, or by intentionally withholding information which might have affected the actionof the investigating committee or Lodge, upon his petition.(b) To declare that there shall be no more petitioners accepted, or to blackball a petitionerfor spite.(c) To place in the hands of a candidate for the purpose of instruction any cipher or key tothe degrees except such as is specifically authorized by the Grand Lodge.
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(d) To use the word “Mason”, “Masonic” or “Freemason”, or any emblem of Blue LodgeMasonry as a part of a business name, or in business advertising of any kind; to say or infer inany publication that the same is published or recognized by Masonry as a Masonic publicationunless authority to state that: “This publication is issued with the permission of the MostWorshipful Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Minnesota, has been expressly given by the GrandLodge.No Master Mason shall solicit, accept, prepare or submit advertising to be placed in anymagazine, pamphlet or other publication which is violating this provision.No Master Mason shall become a policy holder in any insurance company using Masonic wordsor emblems either in its name, its policies or in its advertising.(e) To advertise that he is a Mason or member of a Masonic Lodge, or of any bodyrecognized as Masonic, when that member is a candidate for public office. No Masonic publicationshall accept advertisem*nts for political office.(f) To us the word “Lodge” in association with the name of any other organization or in amanner which infers or otherwise identifies or attempts to identify the word “Lodge” as referring toa Masonic Lodge or Lodges, or a Masonic body or bodies. Provided, however, the word “Lodge”may be used as a part of a Lodge name or the name of a Masonic body, or in the official notes ofmeetings and reports of Lodge or Masonic body activities to its members or in authorizedpublications.(g) To defame the character of a Mason, or to use insulting, libelous or profane languageof, or to, any Brother of the Masonic Fraternity.(h) To introduce into any talk or lecture or communication which a Mason is permitted tomake in or to a Lodge, a subject in the nature of business advertising, solicitation or politics, orotherwise foreign to the welfare of the Fraternity.(i) To introduce or permit intoxicating liquors or beverages of any kind within the Lodgeroom, except for ceremonial purposes.(j) To solicit votes for election of Lodge Officers, at any time or place, except that at thetime of election of officers, formal nominations are permitted.(k) To conduct gambling in any building owned or controlled by any Masonic body withoutthe prior permission of the Grand Master.(l) To act in a disorderly or disobedient manner in open Lodge.Honest differences of opinion, of themselves, do not constitute unmasonic conduct.Section G6.07. Sanctity of the Ballot. It is unmasonic conduct to discuss the character or themerits or demerits of a petitioner, either for degrees or membership, in a Lodge convened or, afterrejection, to express regret at the action taken, or how he or anyone voted upon the ballot.A violation of this section shall require immediate charges filed and, if found guilty, the penaltyshall be expulsion and no other.Whenever a petition either for degrees or membership is rejected by a vote of the Lodge, thissection shall immediately be read to the Lodge, in an audible voice, as a warning.ARTICLE VII. Charging Procedure and Trial CommissionSECTION G7.01 Applicability of Article. This Article provides the exclusive method by which aBrother’s membership may be terminated by expulsion. In every case where charges are filed forunmasonic conduct the procedure prescribed in this Article shall be substantially followed; andexcept for failure to pay dues, contempts and neglect or refusal to obey a Lodge summons, nopenalty shall be imposed without formal and specified charges in writing against, notice to,investigation and trial of the Brother accused.SECTION G7.02 Purpose. The primary purpose of Masonic discipline is to preserve the goodrepute and integrity of the Masonic institution and its’ members by the prosecution andpunishment of a Brother whose acts or omissions tend to injure the Craft as a whole, or whichhave inflicted injury upon a brother Mason or any other person. The purpose of this Article is notonly to provide a procedure to implement Masonic discipline, but also to provide a process toprotect Brothers from unsubstantiated charges of unmasonic conduct.Masonic discipline is not intended for the determination and settlement of private disputes, unlesssuch differences result from willful action or omission by the accused by means of, or amountingto, fraud or misrepresentation, or actionable wrong involving moral turpitude.SECTION G7.03 Unmasonic Conduct when Lodge is at Labor. If unmasonic conduct occurs while
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the Lodge is at labor or at a lodge sponsored event, it may be dealt with summarily or at the nextstated communication; or the Master may direct the Junior Warden to request formal chargesagainst the alleged offender, to be tried in the regular manner. A Lodge only has jurisdiction topunish unmasonic conduct occurring when the Lodge is at labor or at a lodge sponsored event.The Master of the Lodge shall order the offending Brother to show cause why he should not bepunished for such contempt, by vote of the Lodge then assembled. Such order of the Master shallconstitute the charge against him and shall be entered in the minutes by the Secretary, togetherwith the offender's oral answer, if any. The offending Brother shall be allowed to make suchexplanation as he desires and shall then be required to retire from the Lodge hall and await theaction of the Lodge, by vote. If found guilty, the Lodge shall reprimand the offending Brother.Lodge voting shall be by the voting sign of a Mason.SECTION G7.04 Unmasonic Conduct at Refreshment. If unmasonic conduct occurs during“refreshment” (i.e., the interval between communications of a Lodge) any member cognizantthereof may request formal charges or may bring the matter to the attention of the Master, whoseduty will be to direct the Junior Warden to investigate and, if proper, to request formal chargesagainst the alleged offender.SECTION G7.05. Request for Formal Charges. Any Master Mason may file a request with theGrand Secretary that formal charges of unmasonic conduct be prepared. Such request shallcontain facts attested to under penalty of perjury. If the charges are founded upon criminalcharges or convictions, copies of court records must be attached. If any investigation has beencompleted by the Junior Warden or other officer as directed by the Master of the Lodge, suchinvestigation shall be attached and must be accompanied by all documents or statementsintended to be introduced at trial. The full mailing address of the potential Respondent must beincluded.SECTION G7.06. Review of Request for Formal Charges. The Grand Master shall review allrequests for charges of unmasonic conduct. The Grand Master shall determine whether probablecause for such charges exists.(a) If charges are filed by a Master Mason without Lodge investigation, prior todetermining probable cause the Grand Master may order and direct the Lodge where the potentialrespondent is a member to investigate the allegations and provide a full report to the GrandMaster. The Master Mason signing the request for unmasonic charges shall provide alldocuments, data, and other records supporting the claim to the investigating Lodge. Lodges shallnot take cognizance of charges involving a breach of contract or claims at law or in equitybetween Masons, nor between a Mason and a profane, unless the act complained of involvesmoral turpitude or other unmasonic conduct.(b) If probable cause for charges of unmasonic conduct exists within the request forcharges, the Grand Master shall direct the Chief Trial Commissioner to prepare the charge ofunmasonic conduct in writing and serve them upon the Respondent by mail.(c) If probable cause for the charges in not found, the matter shall be dismissed and allrecords and data from the request for charges shall be destroyed.(d) Nothing herein shall prohibit consultation between the Grand Master and the ChiefTrial Commissioner as to the determination of probable cause.SECTION G7.07 Substitution of Prosecutor or Investigator.(a) If any Lodge directed by the Grand Master to investigate and file a report on chargesagainst an alleged offender fails, neglects or refuses to do so promptly, the Grand Master mayappoint some other qualified member to investigate and prepare the report.(b) If the Chief Trial Commission who has been directed to prepare and file chargesagainst an alleged offender fails, neglects or refuses to do so promptly, the Grand Master shallappoint some other qualified member to prepare them.SECTION G7.08 Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge has exclusive jurisdiction over charges involvingunmasonic or official misconduct of any of its own members, and over all charges of unmasonicconduct upon the part of all other Masons within its’ jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge has concurrentjurisdiction with every Lodge over charges of unmasonic conduct occurring while the Lodge is atlabor.SECTION G7.09. Charges of Unmasonic Conduct. All formal charges must be in writing (ifMasonically proper to be written) and state for “unmasonic conduct” and particularly specify the
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conduct, offense or violation complained of, and shall also state the time, place and circ*mstancesthereof, and shall be signed by the Master Mason making the charge, who shall be known as the“Accuser.” The name of the Brother against whom the charge is made shall also be given, and heshall be known as the “Respondent.”Such charges must be filed with the Grand Secretary, the original to be retained in his office andthe Master of the Lodge in which the accused is a member shall be notified that charges havebeen filed.SECTION G7.10. Withdrawal of charges. The Accuser may withdraw his charges only with theconsent of the Grand Master, and then before the taking of evidence begins. In such case, theGrand Secretary's record should show that the Respondent is hence free of such charges,because withdrawn. A withdrawal of charges does not preclude a refiling of another charge for thesame offense when the Respondent has never been actually tried.SECTION G7.11. Response. Within twenty days of notification of the filing of charges ofunmasonic conduct, the Respondent shall submit any response to the charges in writing. Theresponse shall include such documents, exhibits or other information as the Respondent believesto be relevant to the charges filed, and identify any documents not presently available that will beproduced prior to trial.The Respondent may admit the charges, with or without explanation of the facts andcirc*mstances thereof. If the Respondent admits the charges, he may provide an explanation inwriting, or any other information to explain his conduct which may mitigate any punishment.Where charges are founded upon criminal convictions or have been admitted, the Chief TrialCommissioner or his designee shall act as the sole trial commissioner and shall determine withthe approval of the Grand Master the penalty which shall be imposed on the Accused under theprovisions of Section G7.17 of the General Regulations.Failure of a Respondent to reply constitutes an admission. SECTION G7.12 Pre-trial procedures.(a) If the Respondent admits the allegations, the Grand Master shall enter a determinationaccordingly. If requested in writing submitted with an admission, a Respondent is separatelyentitled to be heard on any discipline to be imposed.(b) If the Respondent requests a trial, a Trial Commission shall be appointed and acontested hearing scheduled.(c) Subject to modification by the Chief Trial Commissioner, all parties shall provide theGrand Secretary with copies of all documents, data or exhibits to be introduced at trial at leasttwenty days before the hearing.(d) Except as provided in Section G7.12, there is no stay or suspension of Masonic rightsand privileges of a member against whom charges are preferred until after verdict and adetermination is recorded, except that the Respondent may not vote upon any matter in which heis involved, nor assume an office to which he has been elected, pending the trial.SECTION G7.13. Charges founded upon Criminal Allegations or Convictions. Whenever formalcharges are based upon a conviction of the Respondent by a State or Federal Court of competentjurisdiction for a crime which is a felony, a court certified copy of the final judgment of convictionentered therein and the sentence imposed thereon shall be supplied by the Accuser and shall beconclusive evidence of the crime of which the Respondent was convicted and the Respondentshall be notified in writing accordingly. Such cases will be heard by a single Trial Commissioner.The Respondent shall be given twenty (20) days after the mailing of said notice to forward to theTrial Commissioner any written statement or evidence in explanation of or in mitigation of theoffense of which he stands convicted. The Chief Trial Commissioner or one of the TrialCommissioners appointed by him, on the certified record of conviction and the Respondent'sresponse thereto, shall determine with the approval of the Grand Master the penalty which shallbe imposed on the accused under the provisions of Section G7.17 of the General Regulations.On other formal charges, including those from misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offensesinvolving moral turpitude, on a conviction of the Respondent by a State or Federal Court, aMasonic trial shall be held at the offices of the Grand Lodge, or such other location as the ChiefTrial Commissioner shall determine to be in the interests of justice, at a time fixed in the notice.The Trial Commission shall ask the Respondent if he is willing to admit his guilt. If the Respondentadmits guilt, the Trial Commission may upon such confession and admission fix the penalty as
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hereinafter provided. If the Respondent does not admit his guilt the Commission will then proceedto take the evidence produced by the Accuser to substantiate his charges, and thereafter theevidence of the Respondent in defense of, or in mitigation of the offense charged.Witnesses need not be Masons to give testimony material to the charges, but it is the duty of anyMason having knowledge of any fact pertinent to the charges to be a witness.When charges of unmasonic conduct are filed as a result of a conviction of the Respondent by aState or Federal Court of competent jurisdiction for a crime which is a felony or involves moralturpitude, the Respondent shall be suspended from all of the rights and privileges of Masonry,pending a decision on appeal, if an appeal be taken in the criminal matter. If the Respondent isfound guilty of the charges of unmasonic conduct, he will have the right of an appeal pursuant toArticle IX, but will remain suspended from all Masonic rights until completion of the appeal, and itwill be noted in the minutes of the next stated Communication by the Secretary of his Lodge.SECTION G7.14. Appointment of a Trial Commission. Upon determination that a trial is needed,the Chief Trial Commissioner shall appoint a Trial Commission. The Trial Commission shallconsist of three (3) Past Masters, of which one (1), whenever possible, shall be an attorney at law,all of whom are members in good standing in a district or districts other than that in which suchcharges are filed. The Chief Trial Commissioner shall designate one of the Commissioners asChairman, who shall be responsible to see that minutes are kept and an accurate report be filedwith both the Chief Trial Commissioner and the Grand Master upon the conclusion of theirdeliberations.Chief Trial Commissioner shall notify the Respondent of the names of the members of the TrialCommission. The Respondent shall have fifteen (15) days during which time he may file anobjection for prejudice as to any named commissioner with the Chief Trial Commissioner. If noneis filed, the Trial Commission shall proceed. If a challenge is filed, the Chief Trial Commissionershall replace that Commissioner, and the newly constituted Trial Commission shall proceed.The Chief Trial Commissioner, or his designee, may issue a scheduling order for the TrialCommission.SECTION G7.15 Trial. The Trial Commission acquires jurisdiction immediately upon itsappointment by the Chief Trial Commissioner, and its first duty shall be causing the GrandSecretary to send a summons to the Accuser, the Respondent and all witnesses at least twenty(20) days before the date set for trial. The summons may include a Masonic subpoenacommanding any Brother to produce or provide any documents, records or data in his possessionto the Trial Commission. Such notices shall be by United States mail.The Trial Commission has full power and authority to hear, try and determine the guilt orinnocence of the accused upon the charges filed against him and, if found guilty, to fix the penalty.The Trial Commission shall be the sole judge as to evidence or objection to evidence offered, andmay exclude incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial and repetitious evidence.The Accuser and Respondent may appear with or without counsel, such counsel being MasterMasons, in good standing, belonging to this Grand Jurisdiction.Strict and technical rules shall not be insisted upon in such trials, the aim and purpose being toascertain the true and relevant facts concerning the charges. The testimony of a witness shall notbe impeached by that of another witness to the effect that he would not believe that of an earlierwitness given under oath, but any witness may give testimony contradictory to that of another. Allwitnesses who are Masons shall affirm that their testimony is given on their honor as Masons.Witnesses who are not Masons shall be sworn to tell the truth before an official qualified toadminister an oath. All witnesses shall sign their names to their testimony, which shall berecorded and transcribed.The Grand Master, the Accuser and the Respondent with their respective counsel, the witnessbeing examined and a reporter, if necessary, shall be the only ones present during the taking ofevidence by the Commission.An audio recording shall be kept. Any party may demand a reporter to be paid for at their ownexpense. If the reporter is not a Mason, care should be taken when testimony touching esotericmatters is offered and be excluded if necessary.A Masonic summons is a call of authority, and failure to obey is cause for punishment, unlessexcused for a reason, such as a critical illness of one's self or family; such business necessity asshall appear reasonable; or absence from the Jurisdiction.
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The testimony of a witness may be given in the form of a deposition, upon order from the TrialCommission to some Master or Warden of a Lodge near such witness, authorizing him to takeand certify to the testimony given. For such purpose interrogatories and cross-interrogatories shallbe prepared on behalf of the accuser and accused and sent to such Master or Warden, who shallsecure the answers, have them signed in his presence and returned to the Commission with acertification that they are true answers made by such witness.SECTION G7.16. Impartiality of the Trial Commission. Neither the Chairman of the Trialcommission, the Trial Commissioners, or the appointed reporter shall have any direct interest inthe matter before them.SECTION G7.17. Privacy of Proceedings. All persons not members of the Commission must beexcluded when the question of guilt and punishment is being considered and determined; if lessthan a majority of the Commission vote guilty, the accused shall be acquitted of the charge.Where the penalty is not fixed by law, the Commission shall vote upon the penalty in the followingorder:First: Expulsion.Second: Indefinite suspension, with or without conditions. Third: If no penalty receives amajority vote, as above, theCommission shall return a vote that the accused be reprimanded in open Lodge, whether presentor not; and the Secretary shall so record the fact in the minutes of the Stated Communication nextheld that such reprimand was read.When a Trial Commission has arrived at its conclusions, a record of all testimony taken and allexhibits and documentary evidence received and considered in connection with the case will betransmitted to the Chief Trial Commissioner, who will notify the Grand Master of the findings. TheRespondent, if convicted, shall be notified by the Chief Trial Commissioner of said conviction andpenalty and his rights of appeal. The Grand Master will notify the Secretary of the Lodge of theRespondent of the findings. Except as determined by the Grand Master, a judgment of convictionand the penalty described shall be automatically stayed for a period of thirty (30) days from andafter written notice is sent to the Respondent.The Respondent shall have thirty (30) days from and after written notice of conviction anddiscipline of expulsion or suspension imposed is sent to appeal to the Committee on Appeals andGrievances. If the Respondent timely appeals from said conviction and discipline, theaforementioned stay shall continue until the Committee on Appeals and Grievances has arrived atit* decision on the appeal. When such an appeal is taken, the judgment of a conviction and thepenalty prescribed shall not become final until the Committee on Appeals and Grievances hasrendered a decision.SECTION G7.18. Reconsideration by Grand Master. The Respondent may request the GrandMaster modify the discipline imposed. Appeals of a conviction or discipline imposed shall beconducted according to Article IX. The Grand Master may reduce the discipline imposed, or mayalter the terms and conditions of any suspension imposed to effect justice.SECTION G7.19. Record of Adjudication. The Secretary of the Lodge, when notified by the GrandMaster, shall promptly enter the decision of the Trial Commission in the minutes of the next StatedCommunication. If the determination is expulsion or suspension, he shall promptly certify suchpenalty to the Grand Secretary, whose duty it shall then be to issue and mail, in a sealedenvelope a notice of such expulsion or suspension as directed by the Grand Master.SECTION G7.20. Compensation of Trial Commission. The compensation of Trial Commissionersshall be at such per diem and travel expense allowance as shall be established by the CorporateBoard of Trustees annually for the succeeding year no later than three months prior to the nextannual Grand Lodge Communication.ARTICLE VIII. Striking Members and Revoking ChartersSECTION G8.01 Any member whose dues are not paid within one (1) year after they are due andpayable shall be deemed delinquent, and his name shall be stricken from the roll of the Lodge,unless there is a good reason, in the following manner:(a) At the first Stated Communication of the Lodge held four (4) months after any memberbecomes delinquent, notice shall be given that at a subsequent Stated Communication named inthe notice, a motion will be made to strike from the roll the delinquent member or members,naming him or them, for failure to pay the dues therein stated.
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(b) On the day following the communication at which such notice is given, the Secretaryshall notify the member by United States mail at his last known address, of the amount of hisdelinquent dues and that at the communication named in the notice a motion will be made tostrike his name from the roll. If a member's address in unknown, no notice need be sent.(c) At the communication named in the notice, the Lodge shall strike the name, or names,from the roll, unless payment of delinquent dues has been made; and such member shallthereafter be known as an Unaffiliated Mason, with no further Masonic rights or privileges, exceptto pay everything necessary to make him clear on the books of the Lodge. Upon such payment hebecomes a Nonaffiliated Mason and may petition his old Lodge for restoration or any other Lodgefor affiliation.(d) Any action striking a member from the rolls, without notice, is void; and when such factis discovered, upon payment by the member of the amount for which he was illegally stricken, theMaster shall order his name restored to the rolls without formal petition to, or vote by, the Lodge.Such restoration shall be noted in the next annual return to the Grand Lodge, if previouslyreported stricken.(e) It shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary to make available as of May 1st of eachyear, a list of those members suspended for non-payment of dues, to the secretary/recorder ofthose recognized Masonic bodies as listed under General Regulations Section G5.03; and to thesecretary/recorder of those other organizations whose membership is based on those recognizedMasonic bodies as a prerequisite to membership.SECTION G8.02 No demit, withdrawal from membership, certificate of good standing or non-affiliation shall be granted or issued by a Lodge to any of its members, unless he is clear on thebooks of his Lodge.SECTION G8.03 A Lodge may conclusively presume that any member is dead whosewhereabouts, after diligent search, is unknown to it for a space of seven (7) years, and may dropsuch member from its roll and report him as "dead" on its annual return, with the notation"Whereabouts unknown, after a seven (7) year search."SECTION G8.04 When and if such member subsequently appears he must, upon his application,be restored to the roll with all Masonic rights and benefits, without action by the Lodge, andreported to the Grand Lodge in its next annual return, together with all arrearages of Grand Lodgedues paid for by his Lodge, with proper explanation.SECTION G8.09 Charter Revocation(a) The Charter of a Lodge may be revoked, forfeited or arrested for insubordination ofthe authority of the Grand Master or of the Grand Lodge, or for any departure from the originalplan of Masonry, or from the Ancient Landmarks, or for disobedience of the Constitution orGeneral Regulations of the Grand Lodge, or for failure to meet for one (1) year, or to make returnsor pay dues for two (2) years, or whenever, in the judgment of the Grand Lodge, its furtherexistence is detrimental to the Fraternity.(b) If the charter is arrested, its right to function as a Lodge shall be suspended until thenext Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and the Master shall forward at once its charterand records to the Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge may continue the arrest of such charter ifthe Committee on Appeals and Grievances has not reported at such Annual Communication.(c) No charter shall be revoked or forfeited without notice to the Lodge from the GrandSecretary and upon charges formally made to the Grand Master at least thirty (30) days beforethe next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, at which action is to be taken. Opportunitymust be given the Lodge to be heard in its defense before the Committee on Appeals andGrievances.(d) When a Lodge charter is revoked or forfeited, care must be taken to protect the rightsof any and all members thereof who have not been at fault; and it will be the duty of the GrandMaster to ascertain and file a statement with the Grand Secretary of those not at fault and, uponsuch statement, the Grand Secretary shall, upon request of such member in good standing who isclear on the books and if no charges have been filed against him, issue a certificate of non-affiliation. The Grand Secretary shall promptly notify, in writing, each member whose nameappears on the statement of the Grand Master as above provided, at his last known address, ofhis right to receive the certificate of non-affiliation and shall advise any member who is not clearon the books of his Lodge as to the amount he must pay to the Grand Lodge to become clear on
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the books. And upon making such payment, the certificate may then be issued.SECTION G8.10 A suspended Mason is still amenable to Masonic discipline, and charges may bepreferred against him and trial held thereon. Likewise, one who is subject to suspension for non-payment of dues can be suspended, becoming an unaffiliate, and may be tried for unmasonicconduct the same as an affiliate.ARTICLE IX. Appeals and RestorationsSECTION G9.01. Time for Appeal. An appeal shall be in writing and state the judgment appealedfrom. Determinations of probable cause, charges pursued, and discipline consisting only of areprimand or censure are not subject to appeal. An appeal must be signed by the convictedBrother appealing and filed with the Secretary of his Lodge with a copy to the Grand Secretarywithin thirty (30) days after notice of the sentence, as provided in Section C8.04 of theConstitution of the Grand Lodge.SECTION G9.02. Notice to Committee on Appeals and Grievances. Upon notice of appeal beingfiled, the Secretary shall promptly certify and transmit the same, together with all paperspertaining thereto, to the Grand Secretary who, in turn, will give notice of such filing to theChairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances and the Chief TrialCommissioner.At any time thereafter, upon request from the said chairman, the Grand Secretary shall forward allsuch appeal papers to him at least thirty (30) days before the next Annual Communication.SECTION G9.03. Proceedings of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. The Committee onAppeals and Grievances shall be prepared to hear the appellant and his counsel, and theopposite party in interest, and after consideration shall make its reasoned determination in writing.SECTION G9.04. Standard of Review. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances shall reviewthe determination of the Trial Commission. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances mayreverse or modify the decision of the Trial Commission if it lacked jurisdiction, erred as a matter ofMasonic law or procedure, is not supported by the record, or was arbitrary and capricious. Thestandard for review for these issues is as follows:(a) Jurisdiction. Any appeal contending the Trial Commission was without jurisdiction shallbe considered de novo. No deference may be given to the determination of the Trial Commission.(b) Masonic law and procedure. Any appeal contending the Trial Commission actedcontrary to Masonic law shall be reviewed de novo. In any appeal contending Masonic procedurewas not followed, an appellant bears the burden to show that his substantial rights were affectedby any procedural defects; minor or unsubstantial defects in procedure shall not warrant reversalor modification.(c) Facts. The facts found by the Trial Commission shall be upheld if there is anyevidence to support them within the record. Deference shall be given to the Trial Commission’sability to judge the credibility of witnesses. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances shall notweigh evidence or substitute its’ judgment for that of that of the Trial Commission.(d) Arbitrary and capricious. Even though there is room for multiple opinions on the samematter, a decision is not arbitrary and capricious merely because the Committee on Appeals andGrievances may believe an erroneous decision was reached. A decision of the Trial Commissionis arbitrary and capricious only if it:i. Relied on an errant statement of Masonic law;ii. Failed to consider the nature of the fraternity, severity of the filed charges, oriii. Offers an explanation that runs counter to the evidence.iv. So implausible that it is not able to be explained as a difference in viewpoint.SECTION G9.05. Appeals from a determination of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. Anaggrieved party may appeal to the Grand Lodge. Such appeals shall be heard at the annualcommunication. The record for this appeal shall consist of the written determination of theCommittee on Appeals and Grievances. Each party may file no more than a one page argument;no new facts may be introduced. The Grand Master may allow brief argument, or may submit thematter based on the written record.The question posed shall be stated as: “Did the Committee on Appeals and Grievances abusetheir discretion in determining the appeal of Brother ?”An abuse of discretion occurs if the Committee on Appeals and Grievances does not correctlyapply Masonic law, or resolves the matter in a manner that is against logic or the facts found
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within the record.The Grand Lodge, upon consideration of the Committee report, may affirm or reverse and remandthe matter, and such action by the Grand Lodge shall be conclusive upon all parties.The Grand Master has no power to set aside a verdict by a Trial Commission. It must be done byan appeal through the Committee on Appeals and Grievances and final appeal to Grand Lodge.The Grand Master may mitigate the discipline imposed for unmasonic conduct other thanviolations of Section G6.07.SECTION G9.06. Notification of Grand Lodge Decision. The Grand Secretary shall notify theappellant, the Lodge and the opposite party in interest of the action taken by the Grand Lodge,promptly after the close of the communication, and the status of the appellant will be as directedby the Grand Lodge action.SECTION G9.07. Restoration. The Grand Lodge is vested with the power, to the exclusion of itsConstituent Lodges, after a judgment of suspension, to restore a Brother to the rights andprivileges of Masonry. It is the burden of the Brother to produce evidence and prove that he hasmet the conditions of any suspension, and that he is eligible, fit and qualified to be restored to therights and privileges of Masonry.SECTION G9.08. Restoration Procedure. The procedure for restoration shall be by personalrequest to the Grand Lodge, at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Communication, by letterto the Grand Secretary. The request for restoration shall be referred to the Committee on Appealsand Grievances, which shall hear all parties of interest and report with recommendation to theGrand Master, who may restore a Brother to the rights and privileges of Masonry but not tomembership in his former Lodge.Any restored Brother will thereafter be known as a non-affiliated Mason and entitled to a certificatefrom the Grand Secretary as such. Upon such a certificate he may petition any Lodge and, ifelected, become a member of such Lodge.SECTION G9.09. Restoration after stricken for non-payment of dues. A Brother stricken by hisLodge for non-payment of dues may be restored to membership by majority vote of the Lodge,without re-petitioning or investigation if within a year of being stricken he pays everythingnecessary to make him clear on the books of his Lodge. If after one year he wishes to be restoredto membership it will be necessary that he petition the Lodge for restoration, after having paideverything necessary to make him clear on the books of the Lodge. The petition must thenproceed in the same manner as a petition for degrees or affiliation.(a) A Lodge has the right to receive the delinquent dues from a member who has beenstricken for non-payment of dues before its consolidation with another Lodge and can also actupon his petition for reinstatement.(b) If an unaffiliated Mason, previously dropped from his Lodge for non- payment of duesand/or is delinquent for the payment of assessments in whole or in part, applies for restorationafter paying all indebtedness and is rejected, the delinquent dues paid belong to the Lodge andGrand Lodge in proportion to the amount originally charged.(c) A member of a Lodge stricken from the rolls in error for non-payment of dues shouldbe restored to the rolls without formal action of the Lodge by vote on his petition; but a properentry should be made in the minutes of the Lodge.(d) A deceased Brother, who has been dropped for non-payment of dues, cannot berestored on the books of the Lodge posthumously.(e) The restoration of a charter restores to membership all those who were without fault inthe matter of the surrender, revocation or forfeiture thereof, and who file certificates of non-affiliation within one (1) year after such
The Grand Master then asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the distinguished guests to thewest of the altar. Once this was accomplished, the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Masterwent down to greet each of the visitors present and thank them for attending the 161st AnnualCommunication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. He invited all to join him in giving the GrandHonors to our distinguished guests, which was done.
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Report of the Committee on Distinguished GuestsMinnesota is pleased to have been honored with the presence of Distinguished Guests fromSister Jurisdictions and Appendant Bodies at our 162nd Annual Communication. The inspirationtheir presence brings, demonstrates true brotherhood, friendship, and fellowship which is theepitome of Masonic relationships. The most hearty welcome is extended to each of you.
OHIO - 1808 - Worshipful Brother Gary W. Cooper, Past District Deputy Grand Master.Michigan - 1826 - Most Worshipful Brother William E. LeVeque, Grand Master.Illinois - 1840 - Right Worshipful Brother Stephen Oakley, Junior Grand Warden; Right WorshipfulBrother Raymond J. Babinsky, Chairman Committee on Masonic Education; Edward Rund, GrandRepresentative of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota near the Grand Lodge of Illinois.WISCONSIN - 1843 - Most Worshipful Brother William Beetcher, Grand Master and HonoraryMember of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota; Right Worshipful Brother Arby Humphrey, JuniorGrand Warden.IOWA - 1844 - Right Worshipful Brother Dennis E. Williams, Senior Grand Warden; MostWorshipful Brother Craig L. Davis, Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master; Right WorshipfulBrother Arthur G. Crandon, Chairman of Division and Reference Committee.Canada in the Province of Ontario - 1855 - Right Worshipful Brother Bill A. Davis, Past DistrictDeputy Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario; Right Worshipful Brother RobertManz, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario;Right Worshipful Brother Cedo Jankovic, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge ofCanada in the Province of Ontario; Very Worshipful Brother Bill Calder, Past Grand Steward,Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.NEBRASKA - 1857 - Most Worshipful Brother John T. Maxell, Grand Master.MANITOBA - 1875 - Right Worshipful Brother Stan Barclay, Senior Grand Warden; MostWorshipful Brother Clayton Munz, Past Grand Master and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodgeof Minnesota.SOUTH DAKOTA - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother Douglas C. McFarland, Grand Master; RightWorshipful Brother Donald A. Gray, Deputy Grand Master; Right Worshipful Brother Michael G.Rodman, Senior Grand Warden.NORTH DAKOTA - 1889 - Most Worshipful Brother David Bickel, Grand Master and HonoraryMember of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota; Right Worshipful Brother Tony Telken, Deputy GrandMaster; Worshipful Brother Paul D. Levchak, Grand Marshal; Most Worshipful Brother RonPenfold, Past Grand Master and Chairman Committee on Masonic Education.ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE - Worshipful Brother Jerry B. Oliver, SovereignGrand Inspector General in Minnesota.GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MINNESOTA - Worshipful Brother Marvin W.Schendel, Grand High Priest.GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS OF MINNESOTA - Worshipful Brother Michael A. Denke,Illustrious Grand Master.GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF MINNESOTA - Worshipful Brother Daniel R.Sherry, Grand Commander.ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR - Tracy Keeling, Worthy Grand Matron; Worshipful BrotherRichard S. McGinnis, Sr., Worthy Grand Patron.ANCIENT ARABIC ORDER NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE - Brother Ross Hjermstad,Potentate, Zuhrah Shrine Temple.GROTTO (Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm) - Worshipful Brother RobertJ. Selden, Monarch, Selim Grotto.DEMOLAY - Mr. Tarrance Collier, State Master Councilor, Minnesota Order of DeMolay;Worshipful Brother Mark Hailer, Minnesota State Executive Officer.ORDER OF JOB'S DAUGHTERS - Kandace Ness, Grand Bethel Honored Queen; MissMinnesota Job’s Daughters, Sara Brown; Jill Cotton, Grand Guardian.MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION - Worshipful Brother Peter Kloskowski, FieldRepresentative, Saint Cloud.MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES - Most Worshipful Brother Eric J. Neetenbeek, ChiefExecutive Officer; Brother John L. Schwietz, Development; Brother Keir Johnson, Director of the
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Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center; Kelly Johns, Communications Director.
Respectfully submitted,Roger J. Taylor, P.G.M., ChairmanCharles Baltos, P.G.M.Charles J. Luman, P.G.M.Philip G. Soderberg, P.G.M.Steven R. Johnson, P.G.M.
The visitors from our sister Grand Lodges were introduced and Grand Master James A. Christensen and Deputy Grand Master John R. Gann went to the altar and greeted each one individually. The Grand Master asked all to join with him in giving Grand Honors to our visitors. Grand Master Christensen then asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for recognition.
Grand Lodge of Minnesota Past Grand Masters IntroducedThe Grand Master then asked Grand Marshal Keith Reierson to assemble the Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for introduction and greetings. The Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in attendance at that time were presented to the west of the altar:
Verne Long (1973) Donald M. Severson (1978) David S. Bouschor (1988) Jack A. Benson (1995)Eric J. Neetenbeek (1996) J. V. Christianson (1997)Jeffry N. Lewis (1999) Roger J. Taylor (2001)Terry L. Tilton (2002) Raymond G. Christensen (2007)Thomas C. Jackson (2008) Thomas G. McCarthy (2009)John L. Cook, Jr. (2010) Brian E. Beermann (2012)David E. Olson (2013)
The Grand Master greeted each of the Past Grand Masters and thanked them for their guidanceand wise counsel over the past year. He invited the Grand Lodge to recognize them with GrandHonors. The Grand Master then called on MWB Jeffry Lewis, who came to the podium and explained whatthe initials “PGM” stand for, “Power’s Gone Mister” not Past Grand Master. Jeff then presentedMWB Jim with a handsome glass boot, a gift from Aurora Lodge No. 100 in Brainerd, where Jeff iscurrently serving as the Master of the lodge.
The Grand Master then asked our visiting Grand Masters to join him at the podium and offeredeach a chance to bring greetings from their respective Grand Lodges, which they did.
Nebraska MWB John Maxell North Dakota MWB David Bickel Michigan MWB William LeVeque Wisconsin MWB William Beetcher
South Dakota MWB Douglas McFarlandEach spoke on some of the highlights of the year in their home jurisdictions and invited all toattend their upcoming Annual Communications.
Grand Master Christensen then invited W. Brother Ralph Magnusson to the East. Ralph hasserved the Grand Lodge of Minnesota on several occasions as the Grand Piper, including thispast year. The Grand Master then presented Ralph with a handsome Danish toasting cannon inhonor of his service to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota and to Grand Master Christensen.
The Grand Master then called on Grand Chaplain Wiley Smith for the Necrology Report.
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Necrology ReportMy Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and 461 Master Masons have not answeredthe call. They have laid down the working tools of the ancient Craft and have been summoned byour Supreme Grand Master, to that Celestial Lodge on high, where the Architect of the Universepresides. Our Brothers have been called from their earthly labor to their eternal reward. Their labors here,have taught them to divest their heart and conscience of the vices and superfluities of life, therebyfitting their minds and bodies as living stones for that spiritual building, that house not made withhands, eternal in the heavens. I am sure each of you can remember at least one Brother who haspassed through that portal we call death during this past year. It would be impossible to list alltheir names in this report but each name will be listed in our proceedings. Some of the more notable names:
Past Grand Master Samuel K. Dickinson, Grand Master 1980-81, Member of Biwabik Lodge#291 and Itasca Lodge #208 in Grand Rapids Died March 26, 2014.Past Grand Master Donald J. Flood, Grand Master 1985-86, Member Garnet Lodge #166 inWhite Bear Lake, Died November 29, 2014.Past Grand Master Donald W. Sether, Grand Master 1986-87, Member of MontgomeryLodge #258 in St. Paul, Died July 10, 2014.Past Grand Chaplain in 1956, Donald L. Chapman, Member of Hope Lodge #42 in Glencoe,Died July 28, 2014.1980 Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Minnesota,Elmer Q. Hoskins, Member of Ben Franklin Lodge #114 in Luverne, Died October 21, 2014.1980 Past Potentate Osman Shrine, James A. Sweitzer, Member Tusler-Summit Lodge#263, Died November 6, 2014.2001-2002 Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Minnesota, Daniel P.Grambush, Member of Glen Avon Lodge #306 in Duluth, Died December 25, 2015.Past Custodian and permanent member of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, Gary L. Bill,Member of Cataract Lodge #2 in Minneapolis and Oriental Lodge #34 in Cannon Falls, DiedJuly 23, 2014.Past Illustrious Grand Master , Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Minnesota, GrandSecretary, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Minnesota, Past District RepresentativeRobert R. Anderson, Sr Died March 20, 2015Zuhrah Shrine Past Potentate 1979, Donald C. Hoglund, Member of Templar Lodge #176St. Louis Park, Died November 8, 2014.
As we contemplate the loss of our Brethren, I would like to look at this passage to that eternalhome in a different light. I first heard it presented at another Memorial Service. The concept Iwould like to explore with you first, is the idea of the Circle of Life. I want you to visualize a circle.It might be your ring, if you have one, or any other familiar round object.There are continuous circles marked by all kinds of events, some are natural, some traumatic,some glorious and some just ordinary. Some we plan, some happen, some we memorialize.But all in all, we call them beginnings and endings by the nature of them. Birth we call a beginning.Death we call an end. Marriage we call a beginning. Divorce we call an end. But if we think aboutit, one event can be both a beginning and an end. Retirement is that an end or is it a beginning.Actually, I have found that it was both, an end to teaching, but the beginning of many otheractivities.As Masons, we deal with death in terms of the eternal life. Hence I like to think of it as the Circle ofLife, because death is not the end, only the exit from this life to another.One matures, graduates, loves, follows a career through successes and failures and lives thoughpleasure and pain. And of course, we are here because someone chose to marry, have a family,and experience the enrichment and sometimes disappointment that life brings. Each of thesechoices and life-adventures is a circle within the larger circle of God’s universe.Each time we complete a circle – graduate, fall in love, become parents, complete a career, retire,lose a loved one in death, become a believer – in each of these we assess where we have beenand do some planning about where we go next in that circle. That’s the way we put meaning andfulfillment into the circle, and circles of life.We must remember there is no death, only a transition. There is a passage I use when I do a
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Masonic Service that I would like to read to you in its original form. I used this before, but I think itstill has meaning.
Gone From My Sight by Henry Van DykeI am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,spreads her white sails to the moving breezeand starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.I stand and watch her until,at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle witheach other.Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone"Gone where? Gone from mysight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,hull and spar as she was when she left my side.And,she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.Her diminished size is inme -- not in her.And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"there are othereyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"And that is dying...Death comes in its own time, in its own way. Death is as unique as theindividual experiencing it.Let us remember that the lives our Brothers lived, are their memorial. It is indelibly imprinted uponthe hearts and minds of those, who were privileged to walk along the path they trod. To haveenjoyed their companionship and fellowship; To have been taught by their example; and enrichedby their devotion, to all that they held sacred. Our departed Brothers sought to divest themselves of the vices and superfluities of life, to dividetheir time in purposeful pursuit; To walk uprightly in their several stations before God and man; Tomeet their fellow man upon the level; To apply their knowledge, to the discharge of theirrespective duties to God, their Country, their fellow man and to their way of life. As we contemplate the passing of our brethren, let us also contemplate upon our measure andimpact in the world. I would like to quote from a poem I heard MWB Jeffry N. Lewis give a fewyears ago. It is a beautiful poem and I would encourage you to read the whole thing when you geta chance. I will just give you a sample. The poem is called
THE DASH I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone
from the beginning ... to the end.He noted that first came the date of birth
and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.For that dash represents all the time
the person spent alive on earth .... and now only those who loved him/her
know what that little line is worth.For it matters not, how much we own;
the cars .... the house.... the cash. What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.So, when your eulogy's being read
with your life,s actions to rehash ... would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spend your dash? Let Us Pray; Eternal God, we praise you for the great company of all those who have finishedtheir course in faith and now rest from their labor. We praise you for those dear to us whom wename in our hearts before you. Especially we praise you for these Masonic brothers whom youhave graciously received into your presence. To all of these, grant your peace. Let perpetual lightshine upon them; and help us so to believe where we have not seen, that your presence may leadus through our years, and bring us at last with them into the joy of your home not made withhands but eternal in the heavens; Amen.
Fraternally submitted, M. Wiley SmithGrand Chaplain
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The Grand Master then called on Grand Orator David Vosen for his Oration.
Grand OrationMost Worshipful Grand Master, fellow Grand Lodge Officers, Distinguished Guests, Brethren all.I am grateful to be with you today, and grateful to the one who has granted us life, sustained us,and enabled us to reach this moment as a Masonic family.Often, our ritual describes a journey we take with our Brothers in hope of discovering wise andserious truths. Let us, you and I, travel forth today with minds free of the vices and superfluities oflife. Let us whisper to each other what we see reflected in our society and Lodges.Frankly, many of us miss the way Masonry used to be, and we are frustrated by the trends we areseeing. Yet, life is change. We need new experiences to jar something deep inside, allowing us togrow. Without change, something sleeps inside us. My Brothers, the sleeper must awaken.Author Edward Gibbon tells us in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, “Thewinds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.” Today, we live in a time of oftenunpredictable winds.Our modern information age is creating gale force winds of change across the world. Many havecompared the impact of technology in our time to the invention of the printing press, whicheventually lead to the ideals of the enlightenment that nourished much of early craft masonry. Yetthe analogy is a poor one, as the impact of Gutenberg’s machine took centuries to affect a broadspectrum of society. Few could afford books, let alone read them. In contrast, over 300 hours ofvideo was just uploaded to YouTube since the beginning of this speech! Perhaps the crossbow,lethal to the ancient knights, may ultimately be better comparison.How do we Masons navigate, if the winds and waves shift from one minute to the next? Or worse,what if a Lodge is caught in the doldrums with no current or wind to favor its sails?If dependence is one of the strongest bonds of society, then our society must be wary of our over-reliance on machines. We are a society intoxicated with technology. Our devices have becomeour faithful servants, our modern slaves that carry out our will beyond the reach of our own arms.They are more powerful, more obedient, less rebellious, and they never, never sleep. Yet ourmachines have NO JUDGEMENT and will NOT whisper wise council in our ears, nor do theyadmonish us when we are foolish, nor disobey us when we are depraved.We the people pursue an illusion of enlightenment through our glowing screens much the waygreyhounds are trained to chase after whirling bait on an endless racetrack. In our race toconsume the latest disposable innovation, we are asking our technology to do more and more; asolution looking for a problem. The phone has become an endless array of informationalpossibilities: an address book, an audio player, an alarm clock, a camera, a flashlight, a videorecorder, a web browser, a calendar, a language translator, and a GPS. These mighty machineshave leveraged oceans of information in order to increase the number of things we can do withoutthinking.What price have we paid for this illusion of control? It is the price humanity has always paid forachieving ease in this life; we have gone soft, lost our edge, and, perhaps, lost our human touchwhere a Brother may know another in the dark as well as the light.We have allowed technology to imprison our attention from driving, from our loved ones, from ourcommunity, and from our Lodges. These screens expose us to a plethora of images that screamfor attention and inevitably, through oversaturation, lead to moral self-licensing and compassionfatigue. In such a world bordering on zombiefied apathy, (pause) social justice and communityengagement seems to amount to no more than merely changing a Twitter icon or ‘liking’ a post onFacebook… of which I am guilty, my Brothers, perhaps more guilty than the rest…Behold, Brothers, I hold in my hand an instrument of death. (show tablet).Like some postmodern Inquisition, have the leaders of Silicon Valley become the Torquemadas ofour times; extorting our online confessions and culling out the Luddites among us? Have we,Masons, paradoxically become the Shibboleth of our times?Now that Pandora’s Box is open… in whom do we put our trust? Like the setting maul, whetherthese modern working tools are used for good or ill is decided by its wielder. But unlike theworking tools of Masonry, our society contributes little in the way of guidance for these moderntools. And yet, we as Masons should ever remember that when the strength and wisdom ofhumanity fails, there is an inexhaustible supply above.
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After being at my mother’s side through three different cancers, last February I reluctantly left myparents’ home in the remote mountains of Montana to return, with a heavy heart, to my wife anddaughters in Duluth; I knew my mother did not have much time on this earth. Graciously, my oldersister took over those last, hardest weeks and days of hospice care.Behold, Brothers, I hold an instrument of compassion (show tablet).From this device, through this screen, from 1200 miles away in Duluth, my wife, children, and Iwere able to watch over my mother day and night, to support my father, brother, and sister, and,eventually, to say our final good bye before she slipped into unconsciousness, as we made ourway toward her.We were lucky. The pain of my mother’s passing has caused our family to grow closer andstronger. Our friends from our synagogue and Brothers from Lodge opened their hearts to us.Through community we are all stronger. So much pain is associated with that awful word…cancer.Yet, pain is not all necessarily bad, just like our uses of technology. What we do with the pain iswhat matters. Do we grow stronger as do our muscles after a difficult work out? Or do we get lostin it, wallowing in misery along the dark shores? Pain reminds us that we are alive, and when iteventually recedes, it leaves us changed. Perhaps we are a little wiser and better at soothingothers, sympathizing with their misfortunes, compassionating their miseries, and restoring peaceto their troubled minds. Historically, such compassion has overthrown tyrants and freed slaves.The Greeks say that a society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know theyshall never sit in. We cannot afford to treat our Brothers as we treat our planet: disposable andunlimited. We must be compassionate mentors as they enter the fertile soil of Masonry. We mustcarefully cultivate and pass on our traditions as they grow within the Craft. Given time andpatience, they will be raised up as a plant of deep root. As Job notes, “For there is hope of a tree,if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.”Brothers, we cannot cross the tempestuous sea troubles to find our future merely by standing andstaring at the water. Sometimes we may need to ignore the noisy winds and distracting waves ofour times especially if they steer us off course. We may very well need to put aside the GPS andnavigate once again by the heavens and, through our collective sweat, put our backs into theoars; taking our journey to fertile lands in our own hands.We must look to our legacy of ancient landmarks and our working tools as we lose sight of theshoreline, until we anchor in that peaceful harbor once again. Where the weary shall find rest, andwhere peace and harmony shall prevail. One by one, Brother to Brother, we must traverse thisjourney together. It will be difficult but the results genuine and of quality.Helen Keller once said “I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty toaccomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along not onlyby the mighty shoves of its heroes but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honestworker. “Like an ancient lighthouse, we stand today on the shoulders of our past Brethren. We can clearlysee from this vista of history; the inheritance of past Freemasons: cathedrals and halls, hospitalsand clinics, and the ancient cornerstones necessary for democracy and freedom.To bring our vision and heritage into action, it will take determination, commitment, and dedicationto forming better habits with our new Brothers. Let us step into our future…Foot to foot: We must truly “see” our Brother.Knee to knee: He is an honest laborer.Breast to breast: We must compassionate his miseries to be on the level.Hand to back: to be his guide in the darkness as well as the light.Mouth to ear: to whisper wise council in his ear.Look to your Brother, with his hand firmly in yours… this is our honored tradition, this is ourfraternal bond, this is how we recast and establish our rebirth in strength.We honor that legacy, as a fraternal family, each day by the collective of our tiny pushes andhonest contributions to continue our Masonic traditions here on the shores of Lake Superior andeverywhere we are so dispersed.Strength and honor to you my Brethren!
David J. VosenGrand Orator March 2015
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It being 12:10 p.m., the Grand Master reminded everyone with a ballot to put their ballots in theballot box on the way out as the ballot box would be closing this afternoon. He made a few otherannouncements and then called the Grand Lodge of Minnesota from Labor to Refreshment for thespace of one hour, or until the sound of the gavel at 1:00 pm. this afternoon.
Afternoon SessionAt the appointed hour, or shortly thereafter at 125 p.m., the Grand Master called the Grand Lodgeof Minnesota from refreshment to labor on the Master Mason degree. The Grand Master remindedeveryone that the ballot box was still open and encouraged them to place their ballots in theboxes. The Grand Master then called on Grand Treasurer Brent Metcalf for his report.
Report of the Grand Treasurer Fiscal Year Ended 2/28/2015At the fiscal year end, our funds totaled $6,858,300. The allocation of funds at the end of the pasttwo fiscal years was:
Fiscal Year Cash and Fixed Equity End Equivalents Income Investments Other2/28/2015 11.4% 13.9% 57.9% 16.8%2/28/2014 14.4% 13.9% 55.4% 16.3%
Funds are diversified across different market segments within the fixed income and equityinvestments to further reduce risk of losses and are managed as a long-term investment.This past year, our investment funds had overall investment earnings of 6.5%. This year’sinvestment income less net capital losses was $279,671 compared to $812,776 gains in 2014. Asa measure of our investment performance, we benchmark our results to the S&P 500 index forequities and the Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index for fixed incomeinvestments. Both our equity investments and fixed investment portfolios were below therespective indexes. Equity investments returned 9.13% compared to the index return of 15.47%and our fixed income investments were -.51% compared to the index return of 2.77%. The reserve fund had net investment earnings of $297,897. The operations of the Grand Lodgehave been able to continue without accessing any of the balances in the reserve fund. Thegeneral fund balance has been steadily declining. It has gone from $415,180 in 2013 to $369,901in 2014 to $257,610 in 2015. Without a revenue increase or an expense decrease sometime in thenext few years, we will need to start using portions of the reserve fund to meet current operations.The prepaid dues fund did not have enough earnings to cover its obligations. Total receipts were$40,048 more than disbursem*nts. In previous years, the Grand Lodge has transferred a total of$471,877 into the prepaid dues account. More transfers will undoubtedly be required at some timein the future or the fund will fail.With the exception of the prepaid dues fund, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota is quite sound.
Fraternally submitted,Brent L. Metcalf, Grand Treasurer
RWB Brent then moved the adoption of his report. The motion was seconded and carried.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURERFISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2015
General Fund3/1/2043 - 2/28/2015
Balance (Checking and Investments) 2/28/2014 $369,900.72 Receipts: Deposits from Grand Secretary $488,090.72 Investment Income 67.60 Total Receipts $488,158.32 Disbursem*nts: Checks Written $534,432.49 Voided Checks ($0) Transfer - To Reserve Fund $1,242.25 Transfer - To Benevolence Fund $35,302.25 Bank Charges and Credit Card Fees - Checking $617.91 Bank Investment Fees All Funds $28,853.71 Total Disbursem*nts $600,448.61
FUND TOTAL 2/28/2015 $257,610.43
Assets Represented by Wells Fargo Checking Account Balance 2/28/2015 $170,202.13 Wells Fargo Savings Account $45,427.69 Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $41,980.61 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 2/28/2015 $257,610.43
Reserve Fund3/1/2014 - 2/28/2015
Balance (Investments) 2/28/2014 $4,526,010.27 Receipts: Investment Income Earned $81,992.16 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses $215,904.58 Transfer - From General Fund $0.00 Transfer - From General Fund raising fees allocation $1,242.25
Total Receipts $299,138.99 Disbursem*nts: Transfer - To General Fund $.00 Transfer - To Prepaid Dues Fund $.00 Total Disbursem*nts $0.00
FUND TOTAL 2/28/2015 $4,825,149.26
Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $301,686.90 Wells Fargo Real Estate Investments $498,161.65 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $303,667.79 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $662,295.51 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $3,059,337.41 TOTAL RESERVE FUND 2/28/2015 $4,825,149.26
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Benevolence Fund3/1/2014 - 2/28/2015
Balance 2/28/2014 (Includes Lodge Loan Receivables of $56,093.94) $728,800.57 Balance Investments only 2/28/2014 $672,706.63 Receipts: Deposits from Grand Secretary $15,802.47 Investment Income $13,380.68 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses 32,240.60 Lodge Loan Receivable Principal - From G. Sec. $13,894.92 Lodge Loan Interest Collected - From G. Sec. $2,444.71 Per Capita Allocation .10 per member General Fund $1,310.00 Help Aid Assist Allocation - From General Fund $32,750.00 Transfer - From General Fund (raising fee alloc) $1,242.25 Total Receipts $113,065.63Disbursem*nts: New Lodge Loan Receivables $0.00 Checks Voided from prior periods $0.00 Checks written (excludes new lodge loans) $74,538.92 Total Disbursem*nts $74,538.92 FUND TOTAL (excluding Lodge Loan Receivables) 2/28/2015 $711,233.34
Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Real Estate Investments $74,535.13 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $64,550.79 Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $62,805.11 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $412,341.92 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $97,000.39 Total Investment Funds 2/28/2015 $711,233.34Principal Outstanding Lodge Loans: Nelson Lodge No. 135 $17,301.17 Clearwater Lodge No. 28 $8,051.79 Mt. Tabor No. 106 $0.00 Griswold Lodge No. 218 $1,279.70 Albert Pike Lodge No. 237 $0.00 Arcana Lodge No. 187 $16,444.24 Total Lodge Loans Outstanding 2/28/2015 $43,076.90 TOTAL BENEVOLENCE FUND 2/28/2015 $754,310.24
Colonel James B. Ladd Memorial Fund3/1/2014 - 2/28/2015
Balance (Investments) 2/28/2014 $327,826.48Receipts: Deposits from Ladd Fund Trustees $150,209.66 Donation received $500.00 Investment Income $31.74 Total Receipts $150,741.40Disbursem*nts: Checks voided from prior periods $0.00 Checks Written $320,321.82 Total Disbursem*nts $320,321.82 FUND TOTAL 2/28/2015 $158,246.06Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $158,246.06 TOTAL COLONEL JAMES B. LADD MEMORIAL FUND 2/28/2015 $158,246.06
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Prepaid Dues Fund3/1/2014 - 2/28/2015
Balance (Investments) 2/28/2014 $903,031.66Receipts: Deposits from Grand Secretary $26,711.64 Transfer from Reserve Fund $0.00 Investment Income $17,086.50 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses $31,525.84
Total Receipts $75,323.98Disbursem*nts: Investment Charges for Prepaid Dues Fund $0.00 Checks voided from prior periods 0.00 Checks Written $115,371.53 Total Disbursem*nts $115,371.53
FUND TOTAL 2/28/2015 $862,984.11Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $3,602.31 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $109,902.27 Wells Fargo Real Estate Investments $101,127.26 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $495,589.74 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $152,762.53 TOTAL PREPAID DUES FUND 2/28/2015 $862,984.11
Consolidated Statement - All Funds3/1/2014 - 2/28/2015
Balance (Checking, Investments and Lodge Loan Receivables) 2/28/2014 $6,855,569.70Receipts: Investment Income $112,558.68 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses $279,671.02 Deposits from Grand Secretary $530,604.83 Lodge Loan Interest Collected (from Gr. Sec.) $2,444.71 Unaudited Adjustment 877.88 Deposits from Ladd Fund Trustees $150,709.66 Total Receipts $1,076,866.78
Disbursem*nts: Checks Written $1,044,664.76 Checks voided from prior periods $0.00 Bank (Trust, Investment and Checking) Charges $29,471.62 Total Disbursem*nts $1,074,136.38
CONSOLIDATED FUND TOTAL 2/28/2015 $6,858,300.10Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $568,320.99 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $3,967,269.07 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $912,058.43 Wells Fargo Real Estate Investments $673,824.04 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $478,120.85 Wells Fargo Savings Account $45,427.69 Wells Fargo Checking Account Balance 2/28/2015 $170,202.13 Lodge Loan Receivables $43,076.90 TOTAL CONSOLIDATED FUNDS 2/28/2015 $6,858,300.10
The Grand Master then called on Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell for his annual report. Hecommented on it, highlighting his plan to retire following the 2018 Annual Communication, hopingto give the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Board of Corporate Trustees time to find a suitablereplacement; and then moved the adoption of the report. The motion was seconded and carried.
REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARYMarch 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015
It is my pleasure and duty to present the annual report of the Grand Secretary for the fiscal yearending February 28, 2015. PROCEEDINGS, COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSIONS, ETC. The link for the Annual Proceedings of the 160th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ofMinnesota has been distributed by e-mail and made available on the Grand Lodge of Minnesotawebsite. The 2014 Proceedings link has not yet been made available due to the fact that the 2014book has not yet been completed. Your Grand Secretary was off work for about three weeks inJanuary and February and this has left him behind. The 2014 book should be published shortlyafter the 162nd Annual Communication is completed. Commissions have been issued asnecessary since the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge with the direction of M. W.Brother James A. Christensen.There were three Occasional Communications of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota this past year, onMay 31, 2014 in Moose Lake to dedicate the new city museum and joint lodge room of Solomon'sLodge No. 286; on August 23, 2014 in Bloomington lay the cornerstone of the new MinnesotaMasonic Heritage Center on the Minnesota Masonic Home campus; and on September 10, 2014to rededicate the cornerstone of the St. Louis County Court House in Virginia on their 100thanniversary.RETURNSThere were 150 Chartered Lodges on the rolls March 1, 2014. There were five lodge mergersover the course of the past year: Pickwick Lodge No. 110 into Winona Lodge No. 18, 4/15/2014;Paynesville Lodge No. 71 into Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, 12/31/2014; Sandstone Lodge No.234 into MoraLodge No. 223, 12/31/2014; Orion Lodge No. 138 into Sharon Lodge No. 104,12/31/2014; Morning StarLodge No. 29 into Winona Lodge No. 18, 1/15/2015. Swift Lodge No.129 surrendered its charter on 12/31/2014. There are presently 144 Chartered Lodges on the rollsas of February 28, 2015.Annual Returns were received from all Chartered Lodges on time or within a reasonable periodthereafter with the exception of the following nine Lodges who still have not sent in the report for2014: Star in the West Lodge No. 60, Sauk Centre; Orient Lodge No. 84, Money Creek;CharityLodge No. 98, New Ulm; Mt. TaborLodge No. 106, Detroit Lakes; Prairie Lodge No. 123,Blooming Prairie; Wadena Lodge No. 156, Wadena; CrescentLodge No. 207, Staples; GriswoldLodge No. 218, Dassel (filed 2012 and 2013 reports, but still three years per capita due); RedRiver Lodge No. 292, East Grand Forks. Clearwater Lodge No. 28 filed a report but still has notpaid their per capita payment that was due on 1/15/2015. We have a relatively short period of timebetween the end of the Grand Lodge fiscal year on February 28th and the Annual Communicationto prepare for the Annual Communication. It can create a serious burden on the Grand Lodgeoffice when the Annual Returns (which are due annually on January 15th) are late and/orincomplete. Much more importantly, we appreciate and sincerely thank those Lodges andSecretaries who, year-in and year-out, file their returns promptly as required by the MinnesotaMasonic Code.MEMBERSHIP RECAPITULATION
Membership as of December 31, 2013 (as corrected) 13,057Raised...... 336Joined....... 156Restored....... 57 Total Gains 549 Subtotal 13,606Withdrawn 270Stricken 213Susp./Exp.. 0Deceased 461 Total Losses ( 944)Net Membership December 31, 2014 (unadjusted) 12,662
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The membership figures show a 3.03% net loss for the year, 395 Masons.BOND AND INSURANCE The Grand Lodge has arranged through the Praetorian Insurance Corporation, to provide PublicLiability, Building Liability, Medical Payment, Employee Dishonesty, Paraphernalia, the GrandMaster's jewel and Contents Coverages for the Grand Lodge and all constituent Lodges thatwished to participate. This group policy is issued in the name of the Grand Lodge and theConstituent Lodges as scheduled. The liability limit of the underlying policy is $1,000,000 and thatamount is doubled through an excess liability umbrella policy. Our group insurance policy is opento any Constituent Lodge wishing to participate and share in the group coverage expense. Inaddition to the above coverages, there is in effect coverage for Worker's Compensation throughthe SFM Companies. Directors and Officers liability coverage ($2,000,000) is under a policyissued by the Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company covering Grand Lodge Directors andOfficers. FINANCIALIn the interest of time, I shall not review the entire financial schedule in detail. Detailed numericalreports of income and expense items and expenditures and income versus budgeted amountscan be viewed on the following pages. The Grand Treasurer's Report covers the fund balances,and we are both in agreement as to our asset values. The annual certified audit of the GrandLodge of Minnesota takes place every May and the auditor's report will be available for the askingfrom the Grand Lodge office and a summary printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. You can beassured that the general operating expenses of your Grand Lodge are watched very carefully. Weare here to manage the funds and other assets of the Grand Lodge that have been entrusted toour care, and we hope that we have been of the best possible service to the Masons ofMinnesota.GRAND LODGE OFFICE The office of Grand Secretary is an administrative position in which supportive service is renderedto the Officers and Brethren of Constituent Lodges, the Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers,Committees and Boards, District Representatives and Custodians, as well as other Jurisdictionsand Appendant Bodies.The office is generally a busy place and it seems to get busier all the time, especially with moreand more electronic communications every day. I extend my sincere thanks to my coworker, W.Brother Gary Odegard, for his assistance. Without Gary assisting me with the myriad of dutiescomprising the Grand Secretary's position, the work could not have been completed in a timelymanner. It has been my distinct pleasure to have served the Masons of Minnesota as your GrandSecretary again this past year. Each year it is my distinct pleasure to work closely with the GrandMaster. Developing a close, working relationship with the Grand Master is one of the joys of myoffice. This past year has been no different, Grand Master Jim has been great to work with.The office of Grand Secretary is an extremely important one to the Masons of Minnesota and thatfact drives my conduct daily. For me, working for the Grand Lodge of Minnesota is more thanemployment and I sincerely appreciate the distinct honor it is to serve as your Grand Secretary.To the 12,662 members of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Constituent Lodges, it has been anhonor to again serve as your Grand Secretary, and I thank you for the trust and confidence youhave shown in me by electing me to this office. NOTE:I have told the Progressive Line and Corporate Board members that I would like to retire following
the 2018 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication. As I generally feel like I do manymiscellaneous tasks for the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in my duties as the Grand Secretary, itmay take some time to find just the right person who can fulfill my duties and step in as myreplacement. I have pledged to make the transition as smooth as possible when the time comesand to assist in training my replacement. I mention all of this here so that the leaders of the lodgesacross Minnesota are aware of my plans and so they can also be on the lookout for the rightperson who might replace me.
Fraternally submitted, Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretary
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Auditor’s ReportThe Grand Secretary, R.W. Douglas J. Campbell, also presented the Auditor's Report. Upon amotion by the Grand Secretary, seconded and carried, the Auditor's Report for the previous fiscalyear (March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 received on July 18, 2014) was accepted.
The following is the Auditor’s Report, covering the Grand Lodge year from March 1, 2014 throughFebruary 28, 2015, and which was received on September 24, 2015.
Grand Master and Officers and Members ofThe Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of MinnesotaBloomington, Minnesota
Independent Auditors' ReportWe have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Grand Lodge of A. F. and A.
M. of Minnesota, which comprise the statement of financial position as of February 28, 201, andthe related statements of activities and changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year thenended, and the related notes to financial statements.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ofAmerica; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant tothe preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from materialmisstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the UnitedStates of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtainreasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from materialmisstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts anddisclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor'sjudgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financialstatements, whether due to fraud or error. in making those risk assessments, the auditorconsiders internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financialstatements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circ*mstances, but notfor the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control.Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness ofaccounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made bymanagement, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide abasis for our audit opinion.
OpinionIn our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of The Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Minnesota as of February 28,2015, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordancewith accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Report on Summarized Comparative InformationWe have previously audited The Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Minnesota's 2014 financial
statements, and we expressed an unmodified opinion on those audited financial statements in ourreport dated June 3, 2014. In our opinion, the summarized comparative information presentedherein as of and for the year ended February 28, 2014, is consistent, in all material respects, withthe audited financial statements from which it has been derived.
Report on Supplementary InformationOur audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as
a whole. The accompanying supplementary information shown on pages 13 to 15 is presented forpurposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements. Suchinformation is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the
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underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The informationhas been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements andcertain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to theunderlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to thefinancial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditingstandards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information isfairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a whole.
Signed, Mahoney, Ulbrich, Christiansen, Russ P.ASaint Paul, MinnesotaSeptember 24, 2015
(The complete, certified audit report of the Certified Public Accountants, Mahoney, Ulbrich,Christiansen, Russ P.A., of 10 River Park Plaza, St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 is available forviewing at the Grand Lodge office during normal business hours.)
The Grand Master then called upon W. Brother Tony Krall, Chairman of the MembershipCommittee for his report. After which, he moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by andcarried. Tony highlighted the Membership Seminar on 2/28/2015, the open houses and the effortsmade at reducing the number of Brothers being dropped for nonpayment of dues.
Report of the Membership CommitteeSome of the good news regarding efforts to improve membership trends for the lodges ofMinnesota is that each and every member of the grand lodge progressive line is foursquarebehind it. Successful efforts to slow down, stop, and reverse the loss of membership in our constituentlodges is an effort that requires the help and dedication of each one of us as Minnesota Masons:No one committee or group of Masons can do this for all of us. Leaders and committees can leadthe way, but the ultimate success is something every Mason needs to work toward. The successes of the membership committee’s leadership are due to the effort of a large numberof Minnesota Masons who as members of their Lodges were not members of the membershipcommittee. Each of the programs of the membership committee met with success this year: In 2015 we embarked on a program to attempt to restore brothers who had been dropped for non-payment of dues: We found that a large number of the contact information was inaccurate. Evenwhen we were able to contact the brother that had been dropped, we were not as successful ashoped in getting a positive response. The most common sentiment expressed by the brother whohad been dropped, was a concern that the lodge had not personally contacted him beforedropping him.This telephone program took quite a while to put together and implement, and it was not assuccessful as we would have liked it to be. The best Mason to contact a Brother about to bedropped for non-payment of dues is one of his Lodge officers; they are Brothers he would knowpersonally. A phone call from a Mason he does not know is not as welcome as one from a friendor acquaintance. The “Rush Party” Program: ‘Rush Party’s’ have proven they are successful if implementedproperly. The Membership Committee stands ready to help lodges hold an event the lodge can beproud of, and where men invited by Masons will have the best chance to ask for and submit apetition, but the committee cannot do it for a lodge. The lodge needs to take the lead; they do it forthemselves, but not by themselves. We do note that the program has not been embraced by most of our lodges. While successfulwhen properly implemented, the membership committee hopes that more lodges use the RushParty system to attract new members in 2016.The All-Masonic Membership Seminar was a success. From the attendance and the positivecomments received at the end of this pleasant day, the seminar had all the markings of a wellreceived successful event. Over 200 under the big tent of Masonry attended. All of the speakers, including Andy Krall of Minnehaha Lodge and Illustrious Jerry Oliver, providedvery good practical information that everyone attending could take away and put to useindividually and as Lodges and Chapters. All told there were 6 speakers which made for a very
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good day, because each made sure to provide something proven to be effective when applied. Please know that in the years to come our grand lodge and its membership committee will dowhatever it can to help each of the constituent lodges add to and retain members so that thelodge can prosper. Each of us, as individual Masons, need to do our part to help our Lodge grow.
Respectfully submitted, Tony Krall, Chairman, Grand Lodge Membership CommitteeEdward R. HalpausSenior Grand Deacon and Liaison to the Membership Committee
Grand Master Christensen applauded W. Brother Krall and the members of the MembershipCommittee for their work this past year.The Grand Master asked that the District Representatives, Area Deputies and members of theBoard of Custodians to please stand and be recognized. He then invited M. W. Brother VerneLong to the podium. Verne now being our senior Past Grand Master, offered some words ofwisdom, such as “Stand up, Speak up and shut up.” He then congratulated MWB Jim for his workthis past year and his many years of service to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.
The Grand Master then called on M. W. Brother John L. Cook, Jr. for the KidsId report. After itwas presented, John moved its adoption. The motion was seconded and carried.
KidsID Report – A Child Safety ProgramWe have now completed our fifth year of the KidsID Program. This past year there were sixlodges that completed an event that had not previously been involved in the program. With theexception of about twenty lodges, all the real active lodges have either been trained and havecompleted an event or trained and will be holding an event soon. Throughout the year, wecontinue to emphasize the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children program, Take 25.This is a very important program because it provides the parents with information that they canuse to teach their child on how to be safe outside the home. This past year we also began doingeven more with our Huron Boy Scout District, by teaming with the leaders to design KidsIDevents, for these boy scouts. We also began to work on our long term plan, of providingequipment and supplies to each area. It has not proven to be as successful as we had hoped, butgiven Minnesota’s geography, we still feel this plan will work, and become a big success for theprogram. During 2015 we hope to move another set of equipment out to one of the areas.At the end of our 2014-15 events, lodges had completed 27 events, identifying a total of 1240kids. Since starting this program in 2010, we have identified 6379 kids at 129 events.KidsID continues to be a very strong program, and supported by our Grand Lodge. Because ithas a very important element, it helps the lodges reconnect with their communities, as well asprovide parents with some very valuable tools. I would hope that if you are one of those lodgesthat as of yet have not done a KidsID for your community, there is no better time than now. Whena lodge does an event what they find out is that, each year they are invited back to do it again. Iam only a phone call or email away from you to help you with training and designing your event.I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Masons of Minnesota and our Grand LodgeOfficers, for all they do to keep the children of Minnesota safe.
Respectfully submitted,John L. Cook, Jr., P.G.M.KidsID Coordinator
The Grand Master then called upon M. W. Brother Roger J. Taylor, Chairman of the ExternalRelations Committee for his report. After which, he moved its adoption. The motion was secondedby PGM John Cook and carried.
Report of the Committee on External RelationsRequests for RecognitionDuring the past year, your committee on External Relations has received five contacts regarding
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request for recognition:Grand Lodge of AlbaniaAfter appropriate research, the Grand Lodge of Albania was found to have met the standards ofMasonry as set by the Committee on Information and Recognition of the North AmericanConference of Grand Masters.Your Committee recommends recognition of the Grand Lodge of Albania. Committee onInformation and Recognition of the North American Conference of Grand Masters.Grand Lodge of CameroonAfter appropriate research, the Grand Lodge of Cameroon was found to have met the standardsof masonry as set by the Committee on Information and Recognition of the North AmericanConference of Grand Masters.Your Committee recommends recognition of the Grand Lodge of Cameroon.Grand Lodge of BulgariaAlthough this Grand Lodge has practices regular Masonry, requires a belief in deity and adheresto the Ancient Landmarks, it is not recommended by this Committee.There is more than one Grand Lodge in this area, and this Grand Lodge does not have exclusiveterritory nor does it have an agreement with the other Grand Lodges.The Grand Lodge ofBulgaria has been recognized by several Prince Hall Grand Lodges but is not recognized by theCommittee on Information and Recognition of the North American Conference of Grand Masters.Grand Lodge of ParaguayThere is more than one Grand Lodge in this area, and this Grand Lodge does not have exclusiveterritory nor does it have an agreement with the other Grand Lodges. It is not recommended bythis Committee.Grand Lodge of Paraguay has been recognized by some Grand Lodges in the United States but isnot recognized by the Committee on Information and Recognition of the North AmericanConference of Grand Masters.Romania Nationale Grand Lodge 1880This Grand Lodge is one of those organized to form a group titled: World Tradit Masonic Union,and had requested that the Grand Lodge of Minnesota join them.This committee recommends that we do not join them for the following reasons:1.They want to recognize all Grand Lodge’s with each having equality, dignity and rightsregardless of gender and location.2.They recognize full rights for women to become members of Masonry3.They do their recognition without any regard of deity.This Committee also recommends caution in the receipt of emails from this group as they areclandestine and not recognized as the Regular Lodge by the Committee on Information andRecognition of the North American Conference of Grand Masters.Grande Loge Nationale FrançaiseSeveral years ago, this Grand Lodge’s problem was that their Grand Master was issuing edicts,operating without the support of its members and was not acting with brotherly love. Therefore,many Grand Lodges in Europe and the United States suspended or withdrew recognition.In thepast year and a half, almost all of these Grand Lodges have reinstated recognition due to thepeace and harmony now found within their Grand Lodge. As part of a previous External Relationsreport, when MWB Tom Hendrickson was Grand Master, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota voted tosuspend recognition for the Grande Loge Nationale Française. However, after diligent study bythe Grand Secretary, the Code Review Committee and three Past Grand Masters, it has beendetermined that the Grand Lodge of Minnesota has no procedure in our code to “suspend”recognition, but only to recognize or withdraw recognition.Therefore, that prior action is technically ruled null and void resulting in the Grand Lodge ofMinnesota still having recognition of the Grande Loge Nationale Française.Grand RepresentativesM.W. Grand Master James A. Christensen recommended the appointment of the brothers listedbelow to be Grand Representatives Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for the followingnamed Grand Lodges and the Grand Masters of those Grand Lodges have consented:
W. Brother Radu Rasidescu Grand Lodge of Romania R. W. Brother Robert L. Darling Grand Lodge of Illinois
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M.W. Grand Master James A. Christensen given his consent that the brothers listed below beappointed Grand Representatives of Grand Lodge of Minnesota near the following named GrandLodges:
Brother David Penpraze Grand Lodge of IrelandOther IssuesThis Committee has been advised that the Grand Lodge of Cuba has formed new lodges in thestate of Florida without asking for any type of dispensation from the Grand Lodge ofFlorida.Because of this, the Grand Lodge of Florida, along with the Grand Lodge of Maryland,have withdrawn recognition of the Grand Lodge of Cuba. Similar action is being considered byother Grand Lodges within the United States.This Committee hopes the situation will be resolved between Cuba and Florida and does notrecommend any action at this time.However, if visiting lodges in Florida, please be sure they arerecognized by the Grand Lodge of Florida.The Committee also received and reviewed other items of correspondence from foreignjurisdictions throughout the year; these items are for information only and need no action.
Fraternally submitted,Roger J. Taylor, PGM, ChairmanAndrew J. Rice, PGM
The Grand Master took a few moments to recognize those lodges having a net gain inmembership this past year:St. Johns Lodge No. 1 - 7DakotaLodge No. 7 - 1Red Wing Lodge No. 8 - 1Winona Lodge No. 18 - 5Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22 - 4Clearwater Lodge No. 28 - 1Anoka Lodge No. 30 - 23Accacia Lodge No. 51 - 2Star Lodge No. 62 - 5Sherburne Lodge No. 95 - 8ExcelsiorLodge No. 113 - 4Moorhead Lodge No. 126 - 6Golden SheafLodge No. 133 - 4Braden Lodge No. 168 - 1Shell Lodge No. 184 - 2Arcana Lodge No. 187 -9Fortitude Lodge No. 188 - 1Mizpah Lodge No. 191 - 2Wayzata Lodge No. 205 - 18Fides Lodge No. 246 - 1Mesaba Lodge No. 255 - 3Koochiching Lodge No. 270 - 1Helios Lodge No. 273 - 3Chippewa Lodge No. 275 - 2Hiram Lodge No. 287 - 3Lebanon Lodge No. 346 - 7Unizar Lodge No. 347 - 3Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 - 2
The Grand Master called on Grand Secretary Campbell, who highlighted the afternoon breakoutsessions. The Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge of Minnesota from Labor toRefreshment until the sound of the gavel at 8:30 a.m. on March 28, 2015.
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Friday Afternoon Break-Out SessionsTier One Breakouts 2:15 – 3:00Lodge Masters—This session will be hosted by Deputy Grand Master John R. Gann. He willdiscuss some of his plans for the year and how you, as Master of your Lodge, can dovetail onthose plans. This session will meet in Gooseberry 1 on the lower level.Senior Wardens—This session will be hosted by Senior Grand Warden Robert L. Darling. He willdiscuss some of the work that goes into having a successful year as the Senior Warden maps outhis plans for the coming year. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the LodgeRecognition Program and other topics of your choice. This session will meet in Gooseberry 2room on the lower level.Junior Wardens—This session will be hosted by Junior Grand Warden John Studell. It is time tostart planning for your term as Master of the Lodge and this will be a great place to start. You willalso have an opportunity to ask questions about the Lodge Recognition Program, Lodges forInstruction and other topics of your choice. This session will meet in Gooseberry 3 on the lowerlevel.Secretaries—How many times have you called the Grand Lodge office to get a questionanswered? Now is your chance to visit with Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell and pick his brainin person as he presents a session for the benefit of our lodge secretaries. Questions on theI.R.S. form 990? Questions about other problems and situations? This is the place to come anddiscuss the issues facing the lodge secretary. Come and find out everything you always wanted toknow about being a lodge secretary. Well, all that can fit in a forty-five minute session. Thissession will meet in the St. Louis River Room on the upper level.Lodge Education Officers—Hosted by Grand Lodge Education Officer Mark Robbins. This sessionwill meet in the Split Rock 1 on the lower level.Face It Foundation – Men’s Depression—Hosted by Mr. Mark Meier. It’s time to Face It - You’vetried telling yourself to “just get over” your depression. You’ve tried ignoring it. You’ve triedeverything — except facing it. You owe it to yourself, your family and your friends to face yourdepression head on. Face It provides support, education and tools to help you or a man you careabout recover from depression. This session will meet in the Split Rock 2 on the lower level.
Tier Two Breakouts 3:15 – 4:00KidsID – A Child Safety Program—Led by our Grand Lodge KidsID Coordinator, M. W. BrotherJohn Cook. He will highlight our efforts over the past ten months in getting more lodges trainedand comfortable with the program and some of the recent successes of this great program. He willshow you how easy it can me to put on a successful KidsID event. Whether or not your lodge hashosted a KidsID event, you should plan to attend this session. This session will meet inGooseberry 1 on the lower level.Membership—Led by Past Grand Orator and Membership Committee Chairman Tony Krall. Wehave talked about membership for many years. The 2015-2016 Grand Lodge budget againincludes a substantial amount to help jump start our membership efforts. W. Brother Krall and thecommittee will provide practical examples and useful tools to make a difference in this vitallyimportant subject area. The Grand Master’s effort to restore Brothers who have been dropped fornonpayment of dues will also be a subject for discussion. This session will meet in Gooseberry 2on the lower level.Lodge Education Officers—Hosted by Grand Lodge Education Officer Mark Robbins. This sessionwill meet in the Split Rock 1 on the lower level.Face It Foundation – Men’s Depression—Hosted by Mr. Mark Meier. It’s time to Face It - You’vetried telling yourself to “just get over” your depression. You’ve tried ignoring it. You’ve triedeverything — except facing it. You owe it to yourself, your family and your friends to face yourdepression head on. Face It provides support, education and tools to help you or a man you careabout recover from depression. This session will meet in the Split Rock 2 on the lower level.
Tier Three Breakouts 4:15 – 5:00All Masons from each of the six Grand Lodge Areas of the state are encouraged to attend the
Breakout session for their particular Area. The Grand Lodge Area Deputy for that Area of the statewill conduct each of the sessions. The topics and agenda for each of the Tier Three sessions willinclude: Coordinating dates for the lodges of instruction for the coming year with the Area Custodian andthe Lodge Certification Program;Expectations that the Grand Master has set for the Lodges;Requirements for the Master of the Lodge;District Representative and Grand Lodge Area Deputy requirements;Announcement of any Area-wide events and other important dates;The Lodge Recognition ProgramMetrowest Area, led by Area Deputy Don Nolley, will meet in the Split Rock 1 on the lower level.Metroeast Area, led by Area Deputy Scott Rich, will meet in the Split Rock 2 on the lower level.Northeast Area, led by Area Deputy Bruce Carson, will meet in the Gooseberry 1 on the lowerlevel.Northwest Area, led by Area Deputy Ken Friese, will meet in Gooseberry 2 on the lower level.Southeast Area will, led by Area Deputy Chuck Brust, will meet in Gooseberry 3 on the lowerlevel.Southwest Area will, led by Area Deputy Chuck Anderson, will meet in St. Louis Room on theupper level.
Annual Grand Lodge BanquetMarch 28th at 7:00 p.m. the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies entered the Harbor SideBallroom banquet hall of the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. Worshipful Brother M.Wiley Smith, Grand Chaplain, gave the invocation and the banquet was served. Following thebanquet, the Grand Master introduced the Grand Lodge officers and their ladies. After dinner, Grand Master James A. Christensen presented awards to:
Grand Lodge Good Samaritan AwardBrother Adam C. Roen from Eveleth Lodge No. 239
District Representative of the YearWorshipful Brother Shawn Carrick
Area Deputy of the YearWorshipful Brother Donald J. Nolley
EntertainmentEntertainment earlier this evening was provided by
Minnesota Shrine Pipes and Drums led by W. Brother Jerry B. Oliver.
In lieu of musical entertainment this year, the assembled crowd enjoyed a fascinating presentationon the state of current cancer research given by Dr. Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD. Prior to Dr. Tolar’s talkhe was introduced by Dr. Joseph Neglia, MD, MPH. Both are leading doctors from the Universityof Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Prior to the opening of the second day, Minnesota Masonic Charities presented the new video onMinnesota Masonic Charities to a crowd of over 250 Masons and guests at the Saturday morningbreakfast.Second Session—March 29, 2015At the appointed hour, or shortly thereafter at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 29, 2015, the GrandMaster called the Grand Lodge of Minnesota from refreshment to labor on the Master Masondegree. All of the Grand Lodge officers were in their stations and places.
After welcoming everyone back for the second day of the 162nd Annual Communication of theGrand Lodge of Minnesota, the Grand Master immediately called upon W. Brother Robert Selden,
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Chairman of the Teller's Committee, for his report. Starting with W. Brother Edward Halpaus andending with RWB John R. Gann, each was individually called upon to see if he accepted theelection results and each respectively replied that they did accept it. WB Selden moved theadoption of the report, which was seconded and carried.
Report of the Teller's CommitteeYour tellers, having made a canvas of the 282 ballots cast, find the following results:
For Grand Master: John R. Gann preponderance of the totalFor Deputy Grand Master: Robert L. Darling preponderance of the totalFor Senior Grand Warden: John B. Studell preponderance of the totalFor Junior Grand Warden: Edward R. Halpaus preponderance of the total
Respectfully SubmittedW. B. Robert Selden, ChairmanW. B. Mark Campbell
The Grand Master then called on Senior Grand Warden Robert L. Darling for the report of theCorporate Board of Trustees, he highlighted the charitable donations made from the Ladd Fundand the fact that the report serves as the nominating committee report and election of the GrandTreasurer and the Grand Secretary. He then moved the adoption of the report, which wasseconded and carried.
Report of the Board of Corporate TrusteesThe Board of Corporate Trustees for the Grand lodge Year 2014-2015 was as follows:
M.W.B. James A. Christensen G.M., President R.W.B. John R. Gann DGM, V. Pres. R.W.B. Robert L. Darling SGW, Secretary R.W.B. John B. Studell J.G.W.W.B. Edward R. Halpaus S.G.D. W.B. Steven D. Johnson J.G.D.M.W.B. Brian E. Beermann P.G.M. M.W.B. David E. Olson P.G.M.
The Corporate Board is charged by the Minnesota Masonic Code to administer to financial affairsand other duties of the Grand Lodge during the time between Grand Lodge AnnualCommunications. For these purposes, the Corporate Board met on six occasions:
Grand Lodge Office, Bloomington May 10, 2014Grand Lodge Office, Bloomington July 12, 2014Grand Lodge Office, Bloomington September 6, 2014DoubleTree Hotel, Bloomington December 6, 2014Grand Lodge Office, Bloomington January 3, 2015Grand Lodge Office, Bloomington March 7, 2015
Occasional Communications where the Grand Master, M.W.B. James A. Christensen presided:May 31, 2014 Cornerstone Ceremony Moose Lake City Building August 23, 2014 Cornerstone Ceremony Bloomington, Minnesota Masonic
Heritage CenterSept. 10, 2014 Cornerstone Ceremony Virginia, St. Louis County Office
BuildingSpecial Events:
June 21, 2014: One-Day-To-Masonry at Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, MinneapolisNov. 15, 2015 “Big Tent” Event at Minneapolis Scottish Rite, MinneapolisJan. 17, 2015: One-Day-To-Masonry at Minneapolis Scottish Rite, Minneapolis
The following appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota Masonic Charities wererecommended for three year terms:
W.B. David S. WethingW.B. Paul C. Himmler
A motion was made and approved for the nominations of R.W.B. Douglas Campbell, as GrandSecretary and R.W. B. Brent Metcalf, as Grand Treasurer.
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Notable Items reviewed and action taken by the Board: •M. W. B. John Cook was re-appointed as the MN KidsID Coordinator with funds allocated tosupport the position.•Updated and reconfigured the Lodge Officers Training Program.•Approved and supported the Grand Lodge Statewide Membership Seminar.•Completed an Annual Review and updated where necessary the Grand Lodge StrategicPlan.Approved the following disbursem*nts from Col. Ladd Memorial Fund, Fiscal Year 2014-2045:Travis Torgerson Benefit Fund -500.00 Donation RefundedMinneapolis Scottish Rite 8,500.00 Help defray building expenses Building and Museum Foundation, IncSmile Network International 500.00 DonationCorner Stone Lodge No. 99 3,956.00 Half of the cost of the picnic shelter being built in Veterans memorial Park, Fergus FallsMinnesota Veterans Home 2,000.00 Assist with funding for the Veterans' Fishing excursion June 2014ESGR- Employer Support 400.00 cosponsoring a table of eight at the annual of the Guard and Reserve dinnerFace It Foundation 5,000.00 Donation to assist men’s depression organizationCamp Buckskin 1,000.00 Donation to help a camperShriners Hospital for Children 4,000.00 Donation in honor of the Grand Masters from across North America at the 2014 Imperial ShrineSKI-HI Institute 475.00 Donation - Utah State UniversityHennepin Technical College 1,000.00 Scholarship donationMasonic Service Association 18,000.00 fund new video on the important works of the Masonic Service AssociationSouth St. Paul 500.00 Donation to scholarship fund in memory of Justin Meyer9-11 Tribute 1,000.00 Donation for expense of annual 9-11 Tribute at Lake HarrietMinnesota Assistance 1,250.00 Sponsor table at September 19, 2014 Council for Veterans Gala Minnesota Masonic Charities 250,000.00 Colonel James B. Ladd MuseumDouglas D. Ackerman 1,141.00 Laptop computer and software for use at the Minneapolis VA Hospital for Masonic Service Assoc.Minnesota Military Museum 5,000.00 Donation for the Minnesota Military MuseumMinnesota Assistance 10,000.00 Donation to assist with veterans Council for Veterans programsMasonic Information Center 1,500.00 Donation to assist with operating the Masonic Service Association centerNorthern Star Council, 2,500.00 Friends of Scouting support -Boy Scouts of AmericaAmaranth Diabetes 600.00 in honor of Minnesota Grand Court ofthe Order Foundation, Inc AmaranthMinnesotans’ Military 1,000.00 Support the Troops projectAppreciation FundDouglas Austreng 500.00 Donation Twin Cities Honor Flight 500.00 Take WWII veterans to the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C.
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We sincerely thank each of you who contributed your time and talent in doing this great work inour lodges to fulfill our fraternal endeavors. Lodges Members, Lodge Officers, Grand LodgeDistrict Representatives, Area Deputies, Custodians, Monitors, and Committee Members continueto contribute in these accomplishments. We, the Corporate Board of Trustees wish to thank eachand every Brother across this great state for your efforts in supporting and helping the GrandLodge and its many ventures throughout this year.
Fraternally submitted,Robert L. Darling, Senior Grand WardenSecretary, Corporate Board of Trustees
The Grand Master then called upon Senior Grand Warden Robert L. Darling for the report of theFinance Committee. He highlighted the bottom line of the proposed General Fund Budget, aprojected loss on operations of $139,691.50. He then moved the adoption of the report, themotion was seconded and passed without opposition.
Report of the Finance CommitteeIt is the duty of the Finance Committee to manage the Grand Lodge finances in a fiscallyresponsible manner. Throughout the year, careful watch is made upon expenditures and anyprudent saving that can be achieved are sought out and implemented. As always, we continue tomove with both caution and wisdom in this unstable economy. Over the past several years wehave seen a decline in membership numbers which is directly related to deaths, non-payment ofdues, and demits. This results in declining revenues and we believe it will be necessary to look ata per capita increase in the near future. Nevertheless, the financial health of Grand Lodge ofMinnesota remains very strong with a reserve fund in excess of $4.8 million. The detail budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016 presented in the following pages outline a deficit of$139,691.50. It is important to note that although last year’s budget indicated a deficit of$152,235.24, the manner in which you Board and office person held down cost allowed us to keepthe actual figure to $95,981.59. As in most years, we budget conservatively. Even though mostbudget expense items are generally the same as in preceding years, with a declining memberbase reduced revenues present us with the prospect of not having enough income to meetexpenses without shortfalls being covered by the Reserve Fund. Note that the interest and otherincome generated by the Reserve Fund is far in excess of the deficit. Note also that the Budgetcommittee has recommended a substantial amount of money to the Membership and LeadershipCommittee as we feel that is a prudent investment in our fraternity.The Finance Committee makes the following recommendations:
1) That the Grand Treasurer be authorized to disburse Grand Lodge funds for all normaland necessary expenses for the fiscal year 2015-2016, or until such time as the GrandLodge holds its next Annual Communication. 2) That the brethren, at this Annual Communication, approve the expenditures for thoseareas that exceeded the budget this past year. (A detailed list of expenditures compared tobudgeted amount can be found in the financial statements, elsewhere in the preprintedbooklet.) 3) That the budget for the Benevolence Fund printed elsewhere in the preprint beadopted.
The Finance committee takes its work seriously and will continue to stay focused on ensuring thatwe get excellent value for the money spent on behalf of our Brethren. The Finance Committeeand the Grand Lodge Corporate Board continue to collaboratively and strategically plan for astrong future for our Fraternity.
Respectfully submitted,Robert L. Darling,Sr. Grand Warden, Chairman
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GRAND LODGE GENERAL FUNDMarch 2015 through February 2016
Income Annual Per Capita Fees 369,750.00Insurance Income & Reimburse . 33,000.00Interest Income 50.00Meal Sales - Annual Comm. 40,000.00Miscellaneous Income Items Masonic Light Income 240.00Miscellaneous Income 600.00Postage Income and Reimburse 5,000.00Sales - Dues Cards 2,400.00Wayfaring Man program 500.00Total Miscellaneous Income Items 8,740.00Miscellaneous Items Sold Bookstore 3,600.00Ciphers, Codes, Manuals, etc 5,000.00Forms and Misc Supplies 500.00Pins, Buckles, Ties, Magnets 5,000.00Total Miscellaneous Items Sold 14,100.00MN Mason Newspaper Income 8,100.00Raising Fees 2,400.00Special Events Income Arizona Reunion 1,000.00One Day to Masonry Meals 3,000.00One Day to Masonry Petitioners 12,000.00Total Special Events Income 16,000.00Special Services Income 885.00 Total Income 493,025.00Cost of Goods Sold 9,000.00Total COGS 9,000.00 Gross Profit $484,025.00
Expense Section 1 - Allocated Per Capita Benevolence Fund Allocation 1,275.00GWMNM .25 Allocation 3,187.50Benev. Help, Aid Assist Fund Allocation 31,275.00Raising Fees Allocation 2,400.00Total Section 1 - Allocated Per Capita 38,737.50Section 2 - Annual Comm. Expense Distinguished Guests' Expense 11,000.00Facilities 3,000.00Payroll - Mileage and Per Diem 25,500.00Meal Expenses 36,000.00Misc. Expenses and Awards 2,500.00Printing - Annual communication 3,000.00Total Section 2 - Annual Comm. Expense 81,000.00Section 3 - Special Meetings Area Conferences 2,400.00Long Range Planning 2,000.00Grand Lodge Officers' Meetings 5,000.00Total Section 3 - Special Meetings 9,400.00Section 4 - GLO & DR ExpensesPeace Garden Lodge 1,000.00
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Grand Master's Exp. Allowance 32,500.00Visits Approved by the GM 20,000.00Officers' Aprons Collars Jewel 1,500.00GL Officer Misc Expense 1,000.00District Rep Collars & Jewels 1,700.00District Representative Visits 10,000.00 Total Section 4 - GLO & DR Expenses 67,700.00Section 5 - Cust Monitor Trial Custodians, Monitors Expenses 2,500.00Custodian Collar Apron Jewels 500.00Trial Commission Expenses 500.00Total Section 5 - Cust Monitor Trial 3,500.00Section 6 - Grand Lodge Office Bank Service Charges 120.00Audit Expense 6,000.00Capital Equipment 3,000.00Credit Card Acceptance Fees 1,000.00Grand Lodge Office Employee Exp Grand Treasurer’s Salary 2,100.00Employee Benefits 28,000.00GL Office Payroll Expense 144,889.00Social Sec. & Unemploy. Tax 11,800.00Total Grand Lodge Office Employee Exp 186,789.00Insurance and Bond Premiums 42,000.00Investment Fees & Charges 27,000.00Maintenance Office Equipment 1,000.00Miscellaneous Expenses 4,200.00Office Supplies 1,500.00Postage Expenses 8,500.00Printing & Stationery 4,200.00Rent Expense 16,828.00Telephone and Long Distance 2,800.00Travel Expense 2,100.00Total Section 6 - Grand Lodge Office 307,037.00Section 7 - Committee Expenses Masonic Education Leadership and Training 10,000.00Mentor Program 1,000.00Misc Education Exp. (NOS) 5,000.00Total Masonic Education 16,000.00Membership Membership Committee 20,000.00G. Master's Table & Reunions 1,000.00Membership Meeting & Seminar 2,000.00One Day to Masonry 12,000.00Total Membership 35,000.00Misc. Committee Exp 1,500.00Total Section 7 - Committee Expenses 52,500.00Section 8 - Publications E-Masonry - Web Site 10,000.00List of Lodges Masonic 1400.00Minnesota Mason Newspaper Exp 34,000.00Distribute Annual Proceedings 500.00Total Section 8 - Publications 45,900.00Section 9 - Issues 50 Year Pins 3,700.00
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Refunds Paid 7,500.00Total Section 9 - Issues 11,200.00Section 10 - Public Relations PR, Radio, Newspaper, Brochures 5,000.00Total Section 10 - Public Relations 5,000.00Section 11 - Annual Memberships Commission on Recognition 50.00N. Am. Conf. of Grand Masters 250.00N. Am Conf of Grand Sec. 110.00Masonic Service Assoc. (MSA) 850.00Masonic Relief Assoc. (MSB) 200.00MW Conference on Masonic Ed . 282.00Total Section 11 - Annual Memberships 1,742.00Total Expense 623,716.50 Net Income (Loss) ($139,691.50)
GRAND LODGE BENEVOLENCE FUNDMarch 2014 through February 2015
IncomeKidsID Income 10,00.00Help Aid Assist Income 31,875.00Allocated Grand Lodge Funds 2,475.00Interest Income 12,000.00Cap. Gains, Losses & Inv Income 36,000.00Total Income $92,350.00
Expense Help, Aid & Assist Expense 24,000.00DeMolay Organization 6,000.00Job's Daughters 6,000.00KidsID Expense 25,025.00Retirement Benefits 10,398.60Total Expense $71,423.60 Net Income (Loss) $20,926.40
The Grand Master then called upon W. Brother Greg Lane, Chairman of the Board of Custodiansfor his report and presentations of Monitor and Lecturer certificates and other awards. Gregthanked all who have worked year after year, but especially this past year, to make the One-Day-to-Masonry events so successful. Greg then called up Brother Luke Ulstad-Lisiecki from Forest Lake Lodge No. 344, who waspresented with his Lecturer pin and certificate.Greg then moved the adoption of the Report of the Board of Custodians, which was seconded byGrand Secretary Campbell and carried.
Report of the Board of Custodians of the WorkAnnual Monitor Exams were held at Minnehaha Masonic Center on Friday, 1/30/2015 Custodians Present: W.B. Greg Lane, W.B. Paul Himmler, W.B. Foster Solem, W. B. DougPederson, W.B. Keith Reierson; Monitors Present: W.B. Tim Boche, David Graham, W.B. TedMartz, W.B. Robert Selden, W.B. Peter Van OsdolSideline Observers: W.B. Jason La Voi-Faribault #9, W.B. Don Nolley- Anoka #30 and ChrisHeiligen-Lebanon #346David Graham was declared proficient on the F.C. Degree and will be upgraded to 2nd GradeMonitorW.B. Don Nolley was declared proficient on the M.M. Degree and is now a 3rd Grade MonitorTim Boche was declared proficient and re-certified on the F.C. DegreeW.B. Robert Selden was declared proficient and re-certified on the E.A. Degree
Reexaminations were held at Minnehaha Masonic Center on Saturday, 1/31/2015
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Custodians Present: W.B. Greg Lane, W.B. Keith Reierson, W.B. Paul Himmler, W.B. DougPederson; Monitors Present: W.B. Ted Martz, W.B. Joe Amos W.B. Ted Martz & W. B. Joe Amos were re-certified and declared proficient on the E.A. Degree.Examination and Certification of Zuhrah Legion of Honor team was conducted at Faribault Lodge#9 on March 7, 2015Active Monitors are as follows and may be contacted to assist in ritualistic work consistent with theGeneral Regulations. Although we are cognizant that emergencies do sometimes arise, pleasemake your requests with as much notice as possible.
No. Name Grade Commission Expires#104 Jack Benson (176) 1 2016#185 William G. Ross (23) 1 2016#197 Robert Selden (1) 3 2018#201 Peter B. Van Osdol (176) 1 2018#202 Patrick Lang (209) 1 2016#203 Jacob Geer (263) 1 2016#206 Ted Martz (346) 1 2016#209 John Curlott (346) 1 2015#213 Michael Bell (346) 2 2017#216 Joe Amos (5) 3 2018#217 Dale Lillevold (205) 1 2016#218 Joe Viavattine (166) 2 2016#219 Tracy Nitch (97) 2 2017#220 Tim Boche (346) 3 2018#221Christopher Wendover (205) 3 2017#222 David Graham (205) 2 2018
A total 46 Schools of Instruction were held during this reporting period. In addition to theseschools the Custodians and Monitors were available at numerous degree practices that were notformally categorized as schools. Custodians were also present at the Grand Lodge OfficerTraining sessions held throughout Minnesota over the past year. The members of the Board ofCustodians stand ready to assist lodges with learning to properly perform the degrees. We arecharged with insuring that every newly initiated, passed and raised petitioner has a lastingimpression of his journey into Masonry as well as being assured that the degrees were allpresented in a consistent manner using prescribed Minnesota ritual. We urge the lodges to continue to work with the District Representatives and Area Deputies inscheduling schools so we together can achieve the goal of ritual improvement and consistencythroughout Minnesota. Those needing assistance filling stations, places or lectures to confer a degree are encouraged towork through your District Representatives to find someone in your district to help. If you haveproblems filling the void there go to http://www.mn-masons.org/grand-lodge-leaders/monitors-lecturers for a list of certified Monitors and Lecturers. Please refrain from calling these individualsat the last minute unless you have an emergency. They are ready and willing to assist anytime butneeding to solicit their services without ample notice should not be a result of poor/last minuteplanning on the part of the lodge. Other functions the Board of Custodians this year were to coordinate the Big Tent event inNovember and the One-Day to Masonry event held on January 17, 2015. Many devoted multipledays to prepare the “cast” and execute the conferral of degrees at these events. I wish topersonally thank all Custodians, Monitors, Directors, and Cast Members for their participation.
Report of the Board of Custodians of the Ritual Work Schools of InstructionDate Area Lodge Location Degree Attendance Presiding
03/25/14 Metroeast 118 St Paul Park 4th School 9 Keith Reierson04/25/14 Metroeast 344 Forest Lake 4th School 15 Keith Reierson05/13/14 Metroeast 263 Roseville FC 11 Keith Reierson05/22/13 Metroeast 168 St Paul 4th School 17 Keith Reierson09/16/14 Metroeast 5 St Paul MM 14 Keith Reierson
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12/01/15 Metroeast 7 Hastings 4th School 15 Keith Reierson01/27/14 Metroeast 287 Lindstrom 4th School 11 Keith Reierson02/20/15 Metroeast 92 Princeton EA 21 Keith Reierson02/26/15 Metroeast 51 Accacia FC 30 Brian Beermann03/13/15 Metroeast 273 Cambridge 4th School 13 Keith Reierson04/26/14 Northeast 282 Duluth MM 20 Rolf Widstrand09/22/14 Northeast 186 Duluth FC 18 Rolf Widstrand10/06/14 Northeast 188 Two Harbors 4th School 17 Rolf Widstrand09/22/14 Southwest 89 Litchfield 4th School 21 Grant Lillevold11/11/14 Southwest 12 Mankato MM 19 Grant Lillevold11/17/14 Southwest 147 Canby 4th School 8 Grant Lillevold03/31/14 Southeast 18 Winona FC 20 Paul Himmler04/29/14 Southeast 69 Rushford MM 19 Paul Himmler05/29/14 Southeast 11 Mantorville 4th School 21 Paul Himmler09/23/14 Southeast 34 Cannon Falls EA 18 Paul Himmler10/07/14 Southeast 54 St Peter FC 16 Brian Beermann 10/29/14 Southeast 33 Owatonna FC 16 Paul Himmler11/25/14 Southeast 39 Austin MM 17 Paul Himmler01/03/15 Southeast 26 Albert Lea 4th School 13 Paul Himmler01/28/15 Southeast 203 Stewartville EA 14 Paul Himmler01/29/15 Southeast 48 Northfield Lectures 18 Paul Himmler04/12/14 Metrowest 95 Elk River FC 10 Foster Solem04/22/14 Metrowest 112 St Louis Park 4th School 13 Foster Solem04/26/14 Metrowest 176 St Louis Park EA 10 Foster Solem05/24/14 Metrowest 176 St Louis Park FC 14 Foster Solem06/14/14 Metrowest 176 St Louis Park MM 15 Foster Solem08/26/14 Metrowest 205 Wayzata EA 11 Foster Solem09/02/14 Metrowest 2 Minneapolis 4th School 8 Foster Solem09/08/14 Metrowest 165 Minneapolis 4th School 5 Foster Solem09/24/14 Metrowest 176 St Louis Park FC 14 Foster Solem10/07/14 Metrowest 19 Minneapolis MM 17 Foster Solem01/10/15 Metrowest 30 Anoka EA 19 David Olson02/14/15 Metrowest 30 Anoka FC 22 Foster Solem03/03/15 Metrowest 16 Monticello 4th School 12 Foster Solem03/12/15 Metrowest 168 Minneapolis EA 12 Foster Solem03/14/15 Metrowest 30 Anoka MM 14 Foster Solem09/13/14 Northwest 99 Fergus Falls 4th-LOT 8 Doug Pederson09/18/15 Northwest 208 Grand Rapids MM 17 Doug Pederson09/23/14 Northwest 106 Detroit Lakes 4th School 14 Doug Pederson10/07/14 Northwest 133 Morris FC 18 Doug Pederson10/14/14 Northwest 213 Aitkin EA 27 Doug Pederson
TOTAL 695Respectfully Submitted, Gregory J. Lane, Board of Custodians (Chairman)
Daniel Carter Beard AwardThe Grand Master then called for liberty of the lodge and invited Brother Charles Nettestad fromConstellationLodge No. 81 to invite his wife into the lodge room. With the assistance of SecretaryWayne Becker from ConstellationLodge, Charles was the presented with the Daniel Carter BeardAward. Brother Charles thanked the Grand Master and his lodge for this honor.
Wayfaring Man ProgramThe Grand Master called the Grand Lodge back to labor. He then asked W. Brother TerranceSchaffer from Sherburne Lodge No. 95 to meet him west of the altar. He then presented WSchaffer with a handsome certificate for his recent completion of the Wayfaring Man program. The
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Grand Master also asked that WB Schaffer present a second certificate to Brother Jamie Hansonfrom Anoka Lodge No. 30, who has also now completed the Wayfaring Man program.Grand Master Christensen then invited W. Brother Vern Schwalbe to meet him west of the altar.He then presented Vern with his Past District Representative apron as Vern is stepping down fromhis District Representative role, a position he had held since March 27, 2004.The Grand Mastercongratulated Vern for his many years of service to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Verncommented that he loved working with the lodges in his district.
The Grand Master then asked R. W. B. Douglas Campbell to come to the podium, and when hedid, the Grand Secretary made a motion to approve all other previously unapproved preprintedreports. The motion was seconded and carried virtually unanimously.The Grand Secretary took that opportunity to present the Grand Master with a handsome plaquefrom the Masonic Service Association, recognizing him for his invaluable support of the MasonicService Association Hospital Visitor and other programs.Grand Master Christensen then asked all armed service veterans to please stand and berecognized. They did and they were, with a round of applause.
The Grand Master then asked M. W. Brother Roger Taylor to come to the podium. Roger theninvited visiting distinguished guests Douglas McFarland, Donald Gray and John Maxell to comeforward as the newest Honorary Members of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.
Report of the Committee on Honorary MembersIn accordance with the Standing Resolution adopted at the Annual Communication in 1955,presently coded as Section S1.08, it is with genuine pleasure that recognition be accorded thedistinguished guest who has favored us with his attendance at this Annual Communication as wellas at two previous communications of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, and the Committeetherefore is privileged to submit the names and nominate them as Honorary members of theGrand Lodge of Minnesota.We have two new Honorary Members to recommend this year and are pleased to do so:
Most Worshipful Brother Douglas C. McFarland, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of South Dakota;Most Worshipful Brother John T. Maxell, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Nebraska;Right Worshipful Brother Donald A. Gray, Dep. Grand Master, Grand Lodge of South Dakota.
Respectfully submitted,Roger J. Taylor, P.G.M., ChairmanCharles Baltos, P.G.M.Charles J. Luman, P.G.M.Philip G. Soderberg, P.G.M.Steven R. Johnson, P.G.M.
The Grand Master outlined how the Grand Lodge would proceed with the resolutions, with theresolution being read, then with two minutes from a supporter and two minutes from someoneopposed to the resolution. Then two more, one for and one against. He reminded everyone thatonly those Brothers with a voting card could vote.The resolutions can be found starting on page 22.The Grand Master called for Resolution No. 2 first
Action Taken On ResolutionsResolution No. 2 - A General Regulation Amendment, to clarifying, and simplifying andbring into common usage the elements of Masonic Justice.The resolution was introduced by MWB Brian Beermann. He asked that a few typos be corrected,which were noted. After a short discussion, the Grand Master called for the question. Theresolution passed almost unanimously, with perhaps four votes against.
The Grand Master then called on W. Brother Edward R. Halpaus to introduce Resolution No. 1.Ed read the resolution in its entirety.
Resolution No. 1 -A General Regulations Amendment, giving specifics as to a lodgehandling NPD suspensions.The Grand Secretary sought clarification that his resolution could change Resolution 2 that hadjust passed. And it was agreed that yes, it would, if passed. With only a small amount ofdiscussion taking place, the The Grand Secretary then called for the question. Resolution No. 1also passed almost unanimously, with perhaps four votes against its adoption.
The Grand Master invited W. Brother Art Lingo from Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 to thepodium. Art had asked to speak for a few minutes on the work of the Masonic Cancer CenterAuxillary at the University of Minnesota. Art explained how more volunteers are needed in thisgroup and how even more would be needed next year when the new Oncology Pavillion opens.Grand Master Christensen thanked Arty and his wife, Jan for their work with the Auxillary.
The Grand Master then invited W. Brother Lee Kielblock from Anoka Lodge No. 30 to the podium.Lee then presented a new traveling trophy, the Traveling Sword, to W. Brother Jason La Voi fromFaribault Lodge No. 9. The trophy originated in Faribault Lodge No. 9 and is set up so that when anew Master Mason from another lodge proves up at the lodge holding the sword, then that newMaster Mason’s lodge claims the sword.
The Grand Master called on W. Brother Chris Wendover from Wayzata Lodge No. 205. Chrisspoke briefly on the motorcycle group “The Widow’s Sons” and how he had now received thecharter for the new Grand Chapter of the Widow’s Sons. They are in the process of chartering twolocal chapters of this group, which aims to support Masonic widows.
The Grand Master asked all Past Masters to stand and be recognized. Perhaps the majority ofthose present stood and were given a round of applause.The Grand Master then asked the Life Members, the York Rite members, the Scottish Ritemembers, the Shrine members and the Prince Hall Lodge members to each stand and berecognized.
Minnesota Masonic CharitiesMinnesota Masonic Charities continues to improve the lives of thousands of Minnesotans throughits support of a wide variety of charitable programs. Through our programs we support people ofall ages and backgrounds. All of the philanthropic activity conducted by MMC is done in the nameof and under the auspices of Masonry. The tenets of our Institution guide all of our decisions.During the year ended December 31, 2014 MMC took a bold step and committed to a $25 milliongift to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. By this gift, the Masons ofMinnesota have demonstrated their commitment to improving the health of our youngest and inmany cases, sickest citizens. In return, we have been recognized as a caring Fraternity whosegenerosity has benefited thousands. The way is open for members to participate the MasonicChildren’s Hospital by offering their time and talents as volunteers. Children and their families willbenefit from the gift of your love.On November 21, 2014, the extraordinary work of MMC was formally recognized by theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals. On that day, MMC was honored as the Philanthropy ofthe Year. Thus, MMC joined the ranks of such organizations as the Cargill Foundation, theGeneral Mills Foundation, the Wells Fargo Foundation and other major philanthropies, as a winnerof this award. Illustrious company to be sure. MMC’s Scholarship program is widely recognized and appreciated. Many organizations providescholarships of various types, but MMC stands alone in the variety of scholarships we grant. MMChas devised scholarship awards to recognize the achievement of hundreds of Minnesota students.We have expanded our Heritage, Fraternal and Vocational scholarships to make obtaining ahigher education possible and affordable for many good students who otherwise might not havebeen able to pursue an advanced education because they would not qualify for scholarshipsrequiring very high-level scholastic achievement.
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The Minnesota Masonic Home continues to offer outstanding care to our residents. The Homehas received numerous awards in the past year, including the Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award.Our transitional care unit offers specialized care for up to 100 patients. It is the largest such unit inthe State and is regularly sited as the best example of such care.MMC continues to provide matching fund grants for worthy projects promoted by our Lodges andChapters of the Order of the Eastern Star. This past year we provided $640,000 in matchinggrants. Through these grants many Lodges have been revitalized through the recognition theyhave received from grateful communities and through the joy of brethren working together toachieve common goals.Work will soon commence on our new Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center. The MMHC willfeature the Col. James B. Ladd Museum, the Charles W. Nelson Library, Gideon S. IvesAuditorium, Alfred E. Ames Lodge Room and the Evergreen Dining Room and Event Center. Thisfacility will be among the finest Masonic buildings in the country. The museum and library willinterpret the history of Masonry generally and of Masonry in Minnesota, particularly. It will be aplace where any person, regardless of interest or knowledge will come to know something of thehistory and beauty of Masonry. The auditorium will be a venue for Masonic and publicpresentations and events. Built in the style of a “jewel box” theater, its design and furnishings willplease the eye of the most discerning observer and will help the audience comprehend some ofthe glory and significance of the Craft and its symbols. The Lodge room will be unlike any other inMinnesota with its depiction of aspects of our degrees. The MMHC will be an object of pride andpleasure for all of Minnesota Masonry. The grand opening of the MMHC is planned for June 24,2016.Through the efforts of MMC, its constituents and partners the perception of the Fraternity by itsmembers and the public has been greatly enhanced. You can take pride in the work MMC is doingto make a better world and to help the public to understand who the Masons are, what they doand why they do it. During 2015 you may be assured that the same principals and values that have endured inMasonry for centuries will continue to be the basis of the actions of Minnesota Masonic Charities.
Fraternally and respectfully submitted,Eric J. Neetenbeek, PGMPresident/CEO, Minnesota Masonic Charities
Minnesota Masonic Charities Financial Information December 31, 2014CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET(Unaudited)
ASSETS CONSOLIDATEDCurrent Assets DEC 2014 DEC 2013Cash $7,605,352 $5,734,142Accounts and Pledges Receivable 3,276,586 6,404,934Prepaid Expenses 282,100 329,538Securities (at market) 168,394,716 170,786,2910Charitable Trusts 2,574,730 2,512,070Total Current Assets 182,133,484 185,766,975
Assets Whose Use is LimitedEscrow Fund - Sale of North Ridge $5,000,000 0Bond Funds $0 $9,787,182 Total Assets Whose Use is Limited $5,000,000 $9,787,182
Total Property and Equipment(at depreciated cost) $16,075,528 $45,907,942
Other AssetsUnamortized Financing Costs 80,372 618,385
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Total Assets $203,829,684 $242,080,484
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCurrent LiabilitiesAccounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $3,514,658 $7,052,763Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt 1,045,000 4,675,000Accrued Interest 5,854 703,190Charitable Trusts Payables 174,144 177,701Total Current Liabilities $4,739,656 $12,608,654
Other LiabilitiesPledge Payable* $61,526,768 $47,485,738Other Liabilities $0 $3,043,386Total Other Liabilities $61,526,768 $50,529,124Total Bond Payable (Net of Current Maturities) $9,459,433 $41,103,426
Total Liabilities $75,725,857 $104,241,204Total Net Assets $127,563,827 $137,839,280
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $203,289,6848 $242,080,484
Minnesota Masonic CharitiesCombined Statement Of Operating Revenues And Expenses
For The Year Ended December 31, 2014Masonic Minn Masonic Charities Elder Services Combined
REVENUESService Revenue - $31,310,027 $31,310,027Contribution Revenue $1,508,814 - $1,508,814Investment Income $3,720,098 $3,720,098TOTAL REVENUES $5,228,912 $31,310,027 $36,538,939
OPERATING EXPENSESProgram Expenses $2,571,717 $27,062,069 $29,633,786Grant and Subsidies $1,204,753 $1,204,753TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $3,776,470 $27,062,069 $30,838,539
Masonic Minn Masonic Charities Elder Services Combined
OPERATING INCOME $1,452,442 $4,247,958 $5,700,400
OTHER REVENUE (EXPENSE)Depreciation and Amortization - ($1,431,207) ($ 1,431,207)Interest Expense - ($617,524) ($ 617,524)Gain on Sale of MMH North Ridge 5,323,239 5,323,239Unrealized Gains (Losses) ($268,229) ($268,229)
TOTAL OTHER ($268,229) $3,274,508 $3,006,279NET INCOME (LOSS) $1,184,213 $7,522,466 $8,706,679
Code Review Committee ReportThere were no resolutions to amend the Minnesota Masonic Code presented at the 161st AnnualCommunication.A special committee headed up by M. W. Brother Brian Beermann has been at work over the past18 months, examining the Trial Commission process and related regulations. That group has puttogether resolution Number 2 to be voted on at this Annual Communication.A complete new copy of the Code is available for $10.00. It is also available as a free PDF fromthe Grand Lodge, by e-mail to you, or from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota web site at www.mn-
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masonic.org then click on the link to Lodge resources.Respectfully Submitted,M.W. Alyn N. Dull, P.G.M., ChairmanM.W. Jack Benson, P.G.M.R.W. Douglas J. Campbell, G.S.
Report of the Area Deputy - District Representative CommitteeIt is the responsibility of the committee to coordinate the activities of the District Representativesand the Area Deputies. In addition, the Committee is tasked with providing reports to thecorporate board.The past year has been punctuated by a variety of activities which have taken place across theState. Many Lodges in "out State" Minnesota had so few members attending stated meetings, thatthey found it difficult or impossible to open properly.Such difficulties prompted mergers and orconsolidations among Lodges in hopes that their combined strengths would yield increases inboth membership and attendance. The active members of these Lodges were also desirous ofmaintaining a visible presence in their communities.when possible, they participated in projectssuch as KidsID events, food shelf fundraisers and being of general use wherever needed. It maybe reported that Brothers of these Lodges are practicing the tenets and teachings of the Craftwhile endeavoring to overcome their attendance deficiencies and they should be complimented.As I reflect on these out state Lodges, it is clear that the membership numbers are fairly strong.However, said membership is beginning to be made up of an ever aging census. Perhaps it wouldbe wise to establish or encourage the formation of Masonic clubs. A club could meet during theday with less formality than is required in Lodge. Such daylight groups could enjoy their Masoniccamaraderie in a social and relaxed atmosphere. As an idea, they might incorporate a breakfast,lunch or even dinner meal into their activities.Another area which concerns me is the lack of uniformity and compliance with respect to Codeand Ritual issues. Some Lodges have been doing things with an attitude of "we have always doneit this way.” Such attitudes and practices are born out of either ignorance, defiance or both. To besure, the Area Deputies and District Representatives are working hard to get such Lodges backon track and to keep them there. This is an area that may well be served by the Leaders of theCraft training. Such fundamental training is basic and invaluable.it has been somewhat troublingto see the attendance numbers for the “Leaders" program dwindling as the year progressed. Thenecessity of some Lodges to recycle Officers has also contributed to a fall off in attendancenumbers for these educational seminars. We must guard against the "I have already seen this"attitude by keeping the information timely and fresh.To be candid and blunt, Masonry is experiencing real trouble. Increased taxation and a lack ofLodge funds serve to place many of our historic and long established Lodges at risk. It is often thecase that our great old Lodge buildings are becoming more financial burdens than showplaces.This combined with decreasing member revenue due to death and NPD exacerbates and hastensthe decay. Membership will mitigate these sobering facts. We must grow to survive and in order togrow, we may need to embrace the concept of change. Older Brothers and indeed a few youngermay find it difficult to contemplate the necessity for new approaches, but to reject change or theidea of transformation is certainly a recipe for continued decline...New Masons need to listen and learn from older Masons. Such has always been our way ofimparting knowledge and information. We must continue to be receptive to each other so thateach may find a useful place within our Fraternity. Acquisition and retention spell long termstability. It may be said that Brothers of the past worked diligently to keep the Work, the principalsand the teachings of the Fraternity viable and strong. Now it is the current generations job to buildupon these successes as they safeguard and strengthen the established elements of the Lodgeexperience as well as the foundations of the Masonic Fraternity.We wish to thank the following Brothers for their years of service to the Craft:Area Deputy - W.B. Doug Pamp - District Representatives - W.B. James Goldesberry, W.B. DavidLukkonen, W.B. Steven Schilling,W.B. Richard Labraaten, W.B. Cohen Rautenkranz, W.B. StevenOian, W.B. Joe Gonzalez.
WB Dayton Berg, AD/DR Committee ChairRWB John Studell, Grand Lodge Liaison
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Report of the Deputy Grand MasterNo report submitted this year.
Report of Minnesota DeMolay“Building Freemasonry through DeMolay”
Minnesota DeMolay had a tremendous year since our last report. A Thank You to the supportreceived from the members of this Grand Lodge, the various Lodges, and sponsoring Bodies ofour Chapters, dedicated and committed Advisors to the DeMolay program and the individualmembers of our established Chapters in the State of Minnesota. Particular highlights andaccomplishments are listed below.We achieved positive growth; we now have more members this year than last.We established a new chapter and grew others. Anoka Chapter held its first installation in over 33years. New Advisors have been trained, prospect events have been held, new members initiatedand a corps of officers has been installed.We sent DeMolay to the prestigious Frank Marshall Ritual Tournament. Three young mencompeted nationally in Dallas Texas in several roles of the DeMolay ritual, one DeMolay placingfirst in his Division.We held a Membership Summit. Our second membership summit, attended by leaders ofDeMolay, Job’s Daughters, the Grand Lodge and youth to explore and exchanges ideas andtechniques to gain new members.We held a Regional Conference. The DeMolay from our surrounding Jurisdictions, leaders ofDeMolay International attended a conference to meet new members and exchange ideas to helpand grow DeMolay.We now have new Deputy Members to the Supreme Council. Two new men from Minnesota havebeen elected to serve DeMolay International as Deputy Members to the Supreme Council.We are looking at reestablishing the Chevalier Court in Minneapolis. A meeting held at our annualobservance set the goal, to elect officers and have a working group to help and aid our Chapters.We had continued successful activities, and new ones for the young men in DeMolay. Tubing,rock climbing, dances, flag football; pooper scoopers at the Shrine International parade, Relay forLife were just a few of the activities enjoyed by the membership in the state.Scholarship Awards to members. A Kach essay winner was from Minnesota, and by thegenerosity of Masonic Charities and Lodges we were able to secure several Scholarship Awardsto our members.We are looking to expand upon the accomplishments of the past and build and improve for thefuture, we will be sending Minnesota DeMolay members to leadership camps this summer, wherethey can bring back knowledge to help state as well as chapter programming. Commitment anddedication are words necessary to have our DeMolay program work; I thank those of you whohave done that on behalf of the young men in Minnesota upon whom you are making a differencein their lives.
Respectfully submitted,Mark Hailer, Executive Officer, Minnesota DeMolay, Active Member, International Supreme CouncilRegion 5 Representative, DeMolay Board of Directors
Report of Job’s DaughtersI had several goals when I assumed the job of Grand Guardian of Job’s Daughters International ofMinnesota. I wanted our membership to grow. We had 188 Daughters at the end of 2013 and wehave 190 Daughters at the end of 2014 per our annual report. The goal was met. I would likemore girls to join.I wanted Job’s Daughters to have a closer working relationship with DeMolay. To try to meet thatgoal I have taken Advisor Training (DAD Training), I attended the Youth Summit sponsored byDeMolay. Every event that DeMolay have invited the Job’s Daughters to, I have sent theinformation to every Bethel Guardian and Guardian Secretary and have posted it to our calendarwith the contact information attached. I feel that there is a closer relationship than there wasbefore.
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I also wanted better communication. I tried to improve communication by keeping the Bethelsinformed of changes from Supreme, opportunities from DeMolay, information from the Masonsand OES. Any changes in plans were e-mailed out to all Bethel Guardians, Guardian Secretariesand all adults with an mnjd.org e-mail. All changes/events were also on the calendar.As any leader does, I have made some decisions that have been unpopular. So far the mostunpopular was the decision that Job’s Daughters and DeMolay could not have joint Installations. Iagree that it was a beautiful ceremony. I have seen it many times and never questioned thelegality of it. The Jurisprudence Committee brought it to my attention that it violated many JDBylaws. They were able to give me exact bylaws. I have heard from many people that this was nothurting anyone. That is true and yet not true. I do not want to teach our Daughters that it is ok topick and choose which laws you will obey. I would rather teach them that sometimes we have todo things we don’t want to do. But if we don’t like a law / rule, there are ways to work within thesystem to try to change them. Our Jurisprudence Committee is working with DeMolay to write aCeremony that will not violate our Bylaws. If that is finished in time to submit at our SupremeSession, I will be presenting it this year. There were 2 Bethels and 2 Chapters that had theirInstallations on the same day, but separate ceremonies during January. I was able to attend oneof them - it was very nice, but I did miss the Duality. I have been able to travel some as Grand Guardian. I attended the DeMolay Conclave. Shortlyafter that I attended our Supreme Session in Spokane, Washington. I had the privilege andpleasure of meeting the Grand Master at Jobie Camp in August. I attended Manitoba Job’sDaughter’s Session in Winnipeg in September. They did not have any Daughters competing forMiss Manitoba Job’s Daughter so they held a “Mr Manitoba Job’s Daughter” contest. ManyMasons competed with many skills. They all spoke from the heart and they all had the good of theDaughters first and foremost. I unfortunately had to sit out all of October and early Novemberrelated to a concussion from a jungle gym incident. I did get to go to Grand Court of the Order ofthe Amaranth. I took time off work to attend the Membership Meeting at the end of February.Thank you for hosting that. I have also gotten the time off work and am able to attend GrandLodge.I want to thank the Grand Lodge of Minnesota and Masonic Charities for all their support, financialand otherwise. The Grand Guardian Council and Daughters of Minnesota thank you.In conclusion, it has been a busy, stressful, but ultimately successful term so far.
Respectfully,Jill Cotton,Grand Guardian, 2014-2015
Leadership CommitteeFor 2014, the Leadership Committee made a number of changes to the Leaders and Mentors ofthe Craft Workshop, significantly expanding the section on Mentorship and adding content onMasonic funerals. Planning is under way for a significant revamp of Masonic leadership educationfor 2015 and beyond.During the year just completed, we conducted 20 workshops, with a total attendance of 207.Feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive, with a number of suggestions forimprovement, many of which the committee will incorporate for the next cycle. In the next year we’ll continue to build on the successes of the Leaders and Mentors of the CraftWorkshops and work to expand the training offerings with additional content that is relevant to theMasonic leaders today and in the future. The model for 2015 will be more discussion-focused,with a sharing of challenges and successful practices. Grand Lodge officers will be present atthese sessions to hear and respond to the issues facing Minnesota Masonry today. In addition,the committee is exploring new delivery methods for a more comprehensive lodge leadershipprogram which we hope to roll out in 2016.This leadership education is essential for all Minnesota Masonic lodge officers. We hope andexpect that all current and potential officers will take advantage of one of the classes during thecoming year. The Leadership and Mentorship committees continuously reexamine the workshop content,adding and deleting material as indicated by the feedback from the participants. Thesecommittees welcome new ideas and suggestions for improvement; should you have any such
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suggestions or wish to become involved with the Grand Lodge leadership educational process,please contact any member of either of the committees.
Respectfully submitted,Merle Cole, Chairman, Leadership Committee
Report of the Grand Lodge Education OfficerOur primary purpose is to provide support and encouragement to delivery of Masonic education atthe local lodge level. The education element is what separates Freemasonry from other fraternaland service organizations, and is critical if Freemasonry is to live up to its stated objective of“making good men better.”Following are various ways that we have been helping to spread Masonic light in Minnesota:
The Minnesota Mason Newsletter:• Grand Lodge Education Officer column.• Masonic Conundrum column, generating research into Masonic facts, with randomly-
selected correct answers being rewarded by books from Grand Lodge.• Grand Lodge of Minnesota Code & Jurisprudence column, written by W.Bro. Dick
Sellman, providing information on the laws of the fraternity. This column alone oftenprovides information that would make for an interesting lodge education discussion.
Electronic resources:• Monthly Grand Lodge Education Officer column in the Minnesota e-Mason newsletter
that is disseminated by email.• Masonic Monday “trivia” question, distributed every week by email, generates responses
from Masons all over the country. Much like the “Masonic Conundrum, it usually requiressome research to answer, encouraging the brethren to expand their knowledge. This iswritten by W.Bro. Nick Johnson.
• Grand Lodge Education established a presence on Facebook this year, with the group“MN Lodge Education Officers,” which allows for uploading of materials Lodge EducationOfficers wish to share, and discussion among Lodge Education Officers. The activitythere has been less than expected.
• Direct group email contact from Grand Lodge Education Officer to the Lodge EducationOfficers.
• The 3-5-7 email sharing of Masonic essays by brethren.Educational and Fraternal programs:• Masonic Light program, administered by W.Bro. Adam Lang. Since the revitalization of
the program by W. Bro. Lang in 2010, there have been 121 new enrollees, for a total of352. A more detailed administrator’s report is included as an appendix to this report.
• Wayfaring Man program, taken over this year by W.Bro Terrance Schaffer. Twoparticipants completed the program during this past year. There are currently 79enrollees, with 13 being new this year. A more detailed administrator’s report is includedas an appendix.
• The Education Lodges in Duluth and Minneapolis have continued their activities. Iattended the annual dinner of Duluth’s Education Lodge, and they spoke of making theirservices available as guest speakers to lodges in the area.
• The Masonic Book Club is temporarily on hiatus, as we determine how to address aproblem of non-payment by participants.
Grand LEO activities• Attended many lodge communications during the year, with a particular focus on those
lodges that either don’t have a Lodge Education Officers or whose Lodge EducationOfficers program is struggling.
• Was a featured presenter at a joint symposium of The Philalethes Society and TheMasonic Society in suburban Chicago. The presentation was Freemasonry and LawEnforcement: Compatible or Conflicting?
I will end by thanking the brethren and the Grand Lodge for the opportunity to serve as GrandLodge Education Officer. It has been a year of learning the ropes for me, and I look forward tomore growth in the future.
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Respectfully submittedMark RobbinsGrand Lodge Education Officer
Lodge Education Report AppendicesMasonic Light ProgramTo date there are 231 enrollees who signed up prior to program revitalization in November of2010. After November 2010, we currently show 121 enrollees. In five years this program saw a52% increase in numbers as compared to 18 years prior (1992-2010). Total enrollees to date are352. It is difficult to determine how many of these are currently active as participation is self-directed, and brethren may become active after a period of inactivity. There are currently 24 recipients. Since program revitalization in November of 2010, we gave out9 medals and at least one per year (2011 – 1, 2012 – 3, 2013 – 4, 2014 – 1). No one is slated toreceive the award for 2015, although several Brethren are close to completion. One Brother inDuluth has 6 of the required 7 proficiencies completed. Corinthian Lodge has two Brothers thathave multiple proficiencies completed and have been currently turning them in. Also, anotherBrother from Garnet recently finished his first proficiency in 2014. A Lake Harriet Brother recentlyturned in his first proficiency. It seems activity is continuing. 2014 saw 14 new enrollees, compared with 2013 having 17. Enrollment has decreased slightly.One Brother joined in 2015; another Brother has submitted payment and we’re awaiting GrandLodge confirmation of the same to count him among the rolls.
Wayfaring Man Program: Statistics:Total Number of Enrollees: 79Total Additions for 2014: 13Program Completions: 2
Overview:The Wayfaring Man program continues to grow though more slowly than we would like. TheCoordinator, WB Terrance Schaffer has made the attempt to go out and speak about the programat various lodges and continues to encourage membership as well as just to inspire Brothers toget out and travel in general. Each presentation has been well received and many questionsasked about the program but little concrete gain from them. He will attempt to get out more and speak about the program this upcoming year but it would alsobe helpful if those Grand Lodge members and District Representatives could also mention itduring their visits to lodges.There has also been some frustration from current members as to be able to complete certainrequirements in the program due to lack of those events happening so as to be able to attendthem, such as State Leadership and Area Conferences. These requirements are being adjusted to include other Masonic activities and events so as toprovide more opportunities for Brothers to complete the program and still get them out to thevaried possibilities that they may improve themselves in Masonry and attend more events thatthey may have otherwise missed.In conclusion, the Wayfaring man Program continues to be a good source to promote travel andinteraction between lodges and Brother Masons. With some adjustments it could be an evenbetter tool and more utilized by members.
Report of the Lodge Recognition Program 2014-2015No report submitted this year.
Report of the Office Management CommitteeThe Office Management Committee continues to monitor and oversee the function of the GrandLodge Office. The operational office of the Grand Lodge is located at
11501 Masonic DriveBloomington, MN 55437-3699
The main phone numbers are 952-948-6700 or 800-245-6050. Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pmMonday through Friday
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The Office Committee continues to receive positive comments from the Craft and constituentlodges throughout the state on how efficient out Grand Lodge Office works to serve the needs ofthe members of our craft. The Grand Secretary, RWB Douglas Campbell, is assisted by WB GaryOdegard, both whom continue to serve the needs of our constituent lodges in Minnesota in themost competent manner. The committee has continual contact with the staff and is pleased withtheir performance and service to our Brethren.This past year we have seen an additional workload for both the Grand Secretary, RWB DouglasCampbell and for WB Gary Odegard with the increased Leadership Training and the KidsIDProgram. This additional workload was performed with the usual emphasis to detail andexpediency.The committee personally thanks our staff and we ask that each of you do the same at the AnnualCommunication and/or throughout the year. As always, any questions regarding the Grand Lodgefunctions can be directed to RWB Douglas Campbell at (952) 948-6700, or via email, [emailprotected].
Fraternally submitted,Robert L. Darling, Sr. Grand WardenChairman, Office Management Committee
Report of the Mentoring CommitteeWe want to get new, "freshened" reference materials/documentation of the material with whichwe've been working for the past (almost) two years. This is in the works. Also, I need to get thepresentations from this past period cleaned up, and accessible to everyone. Then there'smodernizing what we have on the website as resources, possibly eliminating some things, makewhat we have consistent, and make it our own. Additionally, I see the next logical step or steps isdeveloping a toolkit/path/syllabus for the time period directly after the MM degree, to help the newBrother in his personal development and understanding of what it is to be a Freemason.Incorporating the Masonic Light program into this timeframe would be a good starting point. As Ihave in the past, I am willing to make presentations to Lodges or other groups to explain anddiscuss what mentoring is, give suggestions and ideas, and help them move forward, etc.
We need to develop and implement an electronic reporting portal or method for individualmentors, lodge secretaries, and District Representatives or Deputies to track the 1) prospect's 2)candidate's 3) new member's progress. This will demonstrate to the Lodges that we are seriousabout member development from the very first contact for information, and onward.It's a methodof accountability for all involved in the process of making -and keeping- new Masons, in theLodge, District, and Grand Lodge levels. It can and has been done elsewhere, and it works. Let'smake this commitment.
Right now, I think we are stuck in a limbo between where we were and what the future holds.Toomany times as Masons, we settle for "good enough;" we should NOT. If we have a less-than-first-class exposure in our materials and methods, prospects and others of the general public can seethat and don't usually give us a second thought. And we sell ourselves short.
I look forward to feedback, constructive criticism, commitment, and assistance to take mentoringto the next level in Minnesota Masonry.
Remember Brothers: we are all Masons because we seek further Light...it is our duty to share theLight with those who follow after us. You can make a difference in a new Mason's life, by being aMentor. Fiat Lux!
Respectfully submitted,Mark Anderson, Grand Pursuivant, ChairRolf Widstrand, Ethan Seaberg, Ivan Smith
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Report of the Committee on Perpetual Life MembershipThe Perpetual Life Membership Program report is presented with a mix of good news anddisturbing trends. Again this year the Fund did not need the direct cash infusion of the GrandLodge (which over the previous years [2009-2012] had given a total of $471,956.12 to keep thefund solvent.) Another good note is that our Perpetual Life Membership Program (formerlyPrepaid Dues) continues to grow and presently has 3,433 members an increase of 30 over theprevious year. Statistical information shows that currently the weighted average dues of all ourlodges is $83.36 (an increase in the past year of $2.35) and of our living life members $70.48 (anincrease of $1.48). These averages have continued to increase each year. This is significant as itrelates to one of the issues which has complicated our future - namely the rising cost ofconstituent lodge dues. Just 11 years ago in 2003 the average annual dues of our living memberswas $47.90. Thus, we have seen in the past eleven years a 74.02% rise in the average dues wepayout for our living members. Our weighted investment return would have to increase by 7%each year just to cover this increase alone.Presently there are 1,637 living members as of 12-31-14 and 1,789 members deceased (amortality rate of 51.96%). Which means that since the inception of the fund we now have seen thedeaths of more than one-half of our total perpetual life members. There has been a steadyincrease in the ratio of deceased members to living members (e.g. in 2002 we had 29% ratio).The fund of $926,042.74 had an investment gain of 26,957.20 (or 2.91% this past year). This is adrop of over $92,000 from the previous year which saw an excellent return of nearly 14% on ourinvestments). There was also member’s net pay in of $32,003.04 Payout from the fund for thispast year was $113,909.03 and has continued to decline over the past few years due to thedeaths.The Corporate Board of Trustees under Sec. G. (h), has authorized due to the current$503,562.34 negative equity in the fund, no pay outs to be made for deceased members this pastyear. Unfortunately this past year has seen an increase of $116,666.40 in this negative balance.$602.00 was due lodges for one time pay-in, and $860.50 was paid to the Grand Lodge foradministration cost. Total payout was $115,371.53 for this past year. Presently the fund surplus(total funds less members net equity) remains at a negative $503,562.34. By comparison thirteenyears ago in 2001 this was a scant negative $30,099 (and this does not include the cash infusionby the Corporate Board of Trustees from 2009-2012 of $471,956.12 to keep this fund solvent).Discussions continue with members of the Corporate Board to look at fully-funding the negativeequity of this fund, however, since the Perpetual Life Membership Fund and all other Grand Lodgeof Minnesota funds are invested in the same financial instruments, it seems prudent to see overtime if the investment return will continue to recapture some of the lost net equity.Currently thefund is at approximately 58% of its full capitalized value (a drop of nearly 5% in this last year).In the future let us hope that we will not have to invoke the provisions of the General RegulationsSection G22.06(b) which allow for incremental increases in payment of a member’s dues to becapped at 5% per year of the dues increase in effect by the constituent lodge. No doubt, over thelast decade our optimism for higher investment returns, coupled with full payout of member’s dues(which on average have increased 7% per year) have brought us to our current situation. But wehasten to add, this was done at the recommendation of the Perpetual Life Fund Committee to theCorporate Board of Trustees for the benefit of the constituent lodges wanting them to have the fulldues of their Perpetual Life members at the currently assessed annual dues rate.Finally, we would also remind the brethren that Memorial Life memberships may be purchased for$100 or more in memory of a deceased brother by the Lodge, a brother Mason or the Mason’sfamily or friends. Likewise, Honorary Life Memberships are also available for purchase in honor orrecognition of outstanding service to Masonry of a member by the Constituent Lodge, a brotherMason or a Mason’s family and friends.For the year 2015 we are recommending the continuation of the following incentives to thisprogram:
1) The Perpetual Life Membership Program will continue to accept credit card paymentsof fees and allow for installment payments of up to 4 years at no interest, although lodgedues must continue to be paid by the individual until the entire Perpetual LifeMembership fee is paid in full.2) Memorial Life Memberships will start with a minimum memorial payment of $100.
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The Numerical Report of the Perpetual Life Membership (Prepaid) Dues Committee is attachedfor your information. It has been prepared by our Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell and theCommittee would like to extend its appreciation to our Grand Secretary for his diligent work andaccounting for this program.Our Committee continues to hope that many more of the nearly 11,000 Masons of Minnesota whoare not a part of this program will see its value and want to join.In closing the Perpetual Life Membership Committee would like to remind our Brothers that allmonies in this program are invested by the Grand Lodge and held in trust in the name of theConstituent Lodges.
Fraternally yours,Robert L. Peterson, P.M., Neil Neddermeyer, P.G.M.Douglas Campbell, Grand SecretaryTerry L. Tilton, P.G.M., Chairman
Numerical Report - Perpetual Life Membership 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014Membership Data
Prepaid members, living 12-31-14 1,637Prepaid members, deceased 1,789Members expelled, suspended, unaffiliated 17
Total membership 12-31-14 3,443.Mortality rate %Members joining in 2014 30Lodge Data
Average dues of all lodges (weighted average) $83.36Average dues, living life members, paid 2/2015 $70.48
Financial DataMembers net equity 1-1-2014 $1,397,602.04Members pay-in net, 2014 $32,003.04Members net equity 12-31-2014 $1,429,605.08Grand Lodge Capital Pay-in 2014 0.00Surplus/loss in fund 12-31-2014 ($503,562.34)
Fund balance 12-31-2014 $926,042.74
Members one-time pay-in for 2014 $602.00Income (loss) received on investments 26,957.20
Total income (loss) 2014 $27,559.20Total Fund Cash Balance 12-31-2014 $926,042.74
Due Lodge for living members 2015 Dues $113,909.03Due Lodge for deceased members $0.00Due Lodges for one time pay-in $602.00Due Grand Lodge administration cost $860.50Total Payable (entire amount paid in February 2015) $115,371.53TOTAL FUND 12-31-2014 LESS PAYABLES $810,671.221FUND SURPLUS (total funds less members net equity) ($503,562.34)Does not include the cumulative contributions from the Grand Lodge Reserve Fund ($471,956.12)Note: All figures are subject to auditNote: The 2015 payment of $115,371.53 was taken from the Prepaid Dues Fund. Over theprevious seven years the Corporate Trustees authorized deductions from the Grand LodgeReserve Fund, essentially a cash infusion of $471,956.12.
Report of the Public Relations CommitteeThe Public Relations Committee has been active this past year on several fronts. The first was tore-define its role within the Grand Lodge. The second was to work with other committees topublicize Grand Lodge activities, and the third was to improve the PR Committee’s flagship
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publication, the “E-newsletter.”The Grand Lodge Officer line was interviewed regarding their opinion as to what role the PublicRelations Committee should play in disseminating information and promoting the Grand Lodgebrand. The resulting consensus was that the Public Relations Committee should continue with thepurpose of promoting the Grand Lodge message and events both externally and internally.Internally, the Public Relations Committee 1) reached out to other Grand Lodge Committees topromote events, 2) promoted appendant body events 3) KidsID events, and 4) local Blue Lodgeevents to enhance community understanding and participation by brethren. Its ongoing workpromotes local activities and cooperation across Grand Lodge committees and supports area BlueLodges’ growth and enhancement of reputation and our standing within our local communities. Externally, the past year, within the past year, the PR Committee helped to promote the GrandMaster’s biography in the Duluth Tribune newspaper. MWB Andy Rice, a member of the PublicRelations Committee, spoke at the Minneapolis Rotary Club about the Minnesota MasonicCharities and its 2008 gift of $65 million dollars to the University of MN to build a cancer researchcenter and on-going scholarship grants to local high school students throughout Minnesota. MWBAndy reported that Rotary members were both astonished and pleased to know about theFraternity’s great workThe announcement of the naming of the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital inthe media and over the internet was seen worldwide by more than 144 million individuals. The E-newsletter is a monthly publication which contains informative articles written by the GrandMaster, Area Deputies, Grand Lodge Education Officer, and includes flyers about events andcalendar notices that Masons should know about in advance. The goals of the committee this year has been three-fold: increase the number of Brothers whor*ceive the publication, improve the content, and standardize a readable format that all mightenjoy.To increase the number of Brothers who receive the E-newsletter, several strategies have beenemployed throughout the year. The first has been to visit lodges to explain the E-newsletterspurpose and sign-up Brothers to receive the publication. Another has been to work with DistrictRepresentatives and Area Deputies to promote subscription to the E-newsletter and generateinterest in what we do best. These efforts have resulted in a total net increase of 562 subscribers,or 22%. But, all of us can do better than this, and we will. Special congratulations go out to theSouthwest and Southeast Areas who increased new subscriptions by 40% and 48% respectivelythis past year and have promised more through 2015.The timely and relevant articles have resulted in a gradual increase in readership throughout theyear. Plus the number of Brothers opening the articles has increased from 994 to 1098 or anincrease of 10%. A special congratulation also goes out to the Southeast and Northeast Areaswho are opening/reading articles at a rate of 21% to 25% respectively.The Public Relations Committee is currently developing a standardized format to enhance thedissemination of timely information that is relevant, valued and acted upon.Sign up for the Grand Lodge E-newsletter is at http://www.mn-masons.org. On the right-hand sideof the home page, scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter your email address. You maythen select the edition(s) you wish to receive.Appreciation for contributions and service to the Public Relations Committee this past year go outto WB Mike Hill, co-editor, Forest Lake Lodge #344; WB Steve Johnson, Grand Lodge Liaisonand Jr. Grand Deacon, MWB Andy Rice, Ms. Kelly Johns, MN Masonic Charities, Ms. BobbiLampi, RSL Desktop Publishing Services, and William Maurer, Bywords Printing.The email address for the PR committee is: [emailprotected] and/or contact me [emailprotected].
Respectfully submitted,Bob Davis, Committee Chairand eMason Co-Editor
Annual Report of the Trial CommissionersOnly one matter has come before the Trial Commission since the last Annual Session of theGrand Lodge. The matter resulted in a charge being filed, but before trial, and after muchresearch and consultation with the Grand Master, the matter was summarily dismissed. No
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specific allegations of misconduct which would rise to the level of Misconduct were alleged.I am appreciative of the opportunity to work with the Committee on the Code Revisions which willbe presented at this session. The procedural elements have been restructured to make themeasier to follow and to make clear the rights and obligations of Lodges and Brothers in theprocess. I urge your studied attention to these revisions.Within the last month, a new matter has come to the attention of the Trial Commission, and iscurrently pending. A report on the matter will be issued upon it’s conclusion and reported to younext year.My specific thanks are extended to Grand Master James A. Christensen, for granting me theopportunity to be of service to the Craft.My Brothers, please continue to be mindful of the Charges given you at Initiation, Passing andRaising. In particular (with this report in mind):
You are not to palliate, or aggravate, the offenses of your brethren; but, in the decision ofevery trespass against our rules, you are to judge with candor, admonish with friendship,and reprehend with justice.
Guard well the West Gate, my BrothersRespectfully submitted, March 3, 2015Monte M. Miller, PM.Chief Trial Commissioner
Grand Master’s Final CommentsGrand Master James A. Christensen told the Grand Lodge he had no final speech for theassembly, just some words from his heart. He acknowledged the debt he owes to his forefathers,a debt he thinks about every day when he gets up, and admonished us all to “Continue thatHeritage” and “Continue the Traditions.” Jim pointed out that he wears his father’s Masonic ring,he wears his grand father’s Masonic ring and he wears his great grand father’s Masonic ring,reminding him every day that he is a fourth generation Mason. “we make Masons one at a time,and to quote MWB Brian E. Beermann, “Its a belly to belly business.”Remember, we get gratification from serving; from serving the Craft. It’s not about me, it’s aboutserving the Craft. Did Jim accomplish all of his goals? “No, but he worked hard to reach them.”Jim stated he never passes an opportunity to tell people that he is a Mason. He has signedseveral petitions and he “lives and dreams Masonry.”We are all proud Masons but we should strive to be just a little prouder.
With that brief talk, Grand Master James A. Christensen turned to Deputy Grand Master JohnGann, passed him the gavel and hat and exited the lodge hall.
Grand Lodge Called to RefreshmentDeputy Grand Master Gann called on Grand Secretary Campbell for any final announcementsbefore we called the Grand Lodge to refreshment until the Installation of Officers scheduled for1:30 this afternoon. Deputy Grand Master Gann then called the Grand Lodge from labor torefreshment at 10:10 a.m.
Grand Master James A. Christensen’s ItineraryApril 5, 2014 - March 28, 2015
Date Lodge Location Event04/06/14 Bloomington Zuhrah Omelet Break.04/08/14 Templar 176 Eagan Lynnhurst Turkey Dinner04/11/14 Newport 118 Mizpah 191 St. Paul Park 1st Degree-Table Lodge04/13/14 Fraternal 92 Princeton Breakfast04/14/14 PHA Doric 3 Duluth Stated Communication04/19/14 Hiram 287 Lindstrom 3rd Degree04/21/14 Fortitude 188 Two Harbors Award Evening04/25/14 Minneapolis U of M Mas. Cancer Dinner04/26/14 Grand Rapids Masonic Memorial for MWB Sam Dickinson
05/01/14 Montgomery 258 St. Paul Award Evening05/06/14 Mystic Star 69 Rushford Award Evening05/07/14 Orient 84 Money Creek Lodge Visit05/07/14 Minnehaha165 Minneapolis Grand Master's Event05/09/14 Glen Avon 306 Duluth Robert Burns Table Lodge05/10/14 Bloomington GL Corporate Board05/10/14 Minneapolis U of M WineFest05/15/14 Garnett 166 White Bear Lake Scholarship Dinner5/16-18/14 Williston, North Dakota Ft. Buford Dedication5/19-21/14 Indianapolis, Indiana Annual Communication5/25-27/14 Vancouver, British Col. N.A. Conf. Grand Masters Planning Meeting05/31/14 Solomon's 286 Moose Lake Cornerstone06/02/14 Lake Superior 349 Duluth Grand Master's Reception06/03/14 Evergreen 046 Utica Strawberry Feed06/04/14 Wayzata 205 Wayzata Stated & Dinner6/5-8/14 Winnipeg, MB Manitoba GL Ann. Comm.06/11/14 Phoenix Daylight 350 St. Louis Park Stated & Lunch06/12/14 Bloomington MMC Scholarships6/13-15/14 Grand Forks, ND N. Dakota Annual Comm06/21/14 Minnehaha 165 Minneapolis One-Day-To-Masonry06/21/14 St. Paul Prince Hall Banquet Honoring MWB J. Cooke6/25-29/14 Rochester Grand York Rite Session6/29-30/14 Knife River Lake Superior Vet's Fishing07/02/14 Minnehaha 165 Cataract 2 Minneapolis Joint Meeting07/02/14 Minneapolis Twin's Game Bob Davis7/6-10/14 Minneapolis International Imperial Shrine Sessions07/12/14 Bloomington GL Corporate Board07/16/14 Minneapolis 19 Minneapolis First Degree7/17-18/14 Little Falls Military History Museum07/19/14 Aurora 100 Mystic 213 Brainerd/Crosby Cancer Fund Triathlon 07/22/14 Chaska MMC Strategic Planning07/23/14 Duluth Scottish Rite Meeting w/ James Proctor07/27/14 White Bear Lake Masonic Memorial for MWB Don Sether07/28/14 Duluth Masonic Center Kid's ID Education07/29/14 Duluth All Masonic Huskies Baseball Game07/30/14 Minneapolis U of M Children's Hospital Reception07/31/14 St. Peter DeMolay Conclave08/01/14 Bloomington PGM's Luncheon08/03/14 Lebanon 346 Burnsville Lodge Family Picnic08/03/14 Cataract 2 Bloomington Mark Anderson Hiram Awd08/05/14 Virginia St. Louis County Cornerstone Meeting08/05/14 Duluth MN Military History Museum Recap.08/05/14 Duluth AAD Temple Meeting08/07/14 Albert Pike 237 Hopkins Masonic Memorial for WB Stan Shaprio08/09/14 Prior Lake North Star Travelers #201 Masonic Picnic
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08/10/14 Mt. Iron Range Masonic Club Family Picnic08/14/14 Star 62 Rockford Dinner & 2nd Degree8/15-17/14 Madison Midwest Conf. of Grand Lodges08/18/14 Brainerd Jobs Daughters Camp08/21/14 Duluth Scottish Rite Charities Dinner08/22/14 Duluth MACV Assembly08/22/14 Minneapolis Masons Twins Night08/23/14 Bloomington Heritage Center Cornerstone Ceremony08/24/14 Eveleth 239 Ely Lake BBQ / Hiram Award08/25/14 Ionic 186 Duluth Lodge BBQ08/26/14 Stillwater Minn. Masonic MC Club08/30/14 Duluth MN/WI/MI GL & Prince Hall Meeting09/02/14 Winona 18 Winona Stated Communication09/04/14 Duluth Scottish Rite Annual mtg09/05/14 Lake Superior 349 Duluth Lodge Burger Bash09/06/14 Bloomington GL Corporate Board09/07/14 St. Cloud PGM Mixed Nuts Gathering09/08/14 Lake Superior 349 Duluth Stated Communication09/10/14 Virginia St. Louis County Courthouse Cornerstone09/11/14 Rising Sun 49 St. Charles Stated Communication09/11/14 Minneapolis U of M Ambulatory Picnic09/13/14 PHA Doric 3 Duluth Stated Communication09/13/14 Hibbing District #4 Grand Master's Reception09/15/14 Minneapolis U of M Table Lodge09/16/14 Taconite 342 Silver Bay Stated & Dinner09/17/14 Anoka 30 Anoka Table Lodge 09/19/14 Nelson 135 Otsego Table Lodge09/20/14 Anoka 30 Anoka Ribs-Bibs-Blues Fundraiser09/20/14 Constellation 81 Alexandria MWB W. Sonsteby Table Lodge09/22/14 Ionic 186 Duluth Stated & Dinner09/23/14 Glen Avon 306 Duluth Stated & Dinner09/25/14 Moorhead 126 Moorhead Stated & Officers Meeting09/25/14 Bloomington Masonic Charities Board09/26/14 Bloomington Masonic Charities Gala10/03/14 Minneapolis RiteCare Fundraiser10/06/14 Palestine 79 Duluth Stated Communication10/06/14 Duluth Daughters of the Nile - 10/07/14 Tusler-Summit 263 Roseville Stated & Dinner10/09/14 Duluth Aad Temple Octoberfest - GM Reception10/10/14 Euclid 198 Duluth Arnold Johnson Memorial10/11/14 Social 48 Northfield 150th Anniversary 10/12/14 Rising Sun 49 St. Charles 150th Anniversary Dinner10/14/14 Mt. Tabor 106 Detroit Lakes Officers Meeting10/14/14 Minneapolis MMC/UofM Press Release10/15/14 Minneapolis UofM Children's Health Discovery Showcase10/17/14 Lake Superior 349 Duluth 100 Anniversary Dinner
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10/18/14 Euclid 198 Superior, WI Alan Mackenzie Hiram10/18/14 Eveleth 239 Gilbert Adam Roen's Fundraiser10/21/14 Pleasant Grove 22 Stewartville Table Lodge10/22/14 Red River 292 Grand Forks, ND Past Master's Dinner10/25/14 Ionic 186 Duluth Table Lodge10/26/14 Evergreen 46 Utica 150th Anniversary Dinner10/27/14 Sandstone 234 Sandstone Officers Meeting10/28/14 Minneapolis Masonic Charities Board10/29/14 Plymouth MW Masonic Association 10/31/14 Duluth 2015 GL Prep. w/Radisson Hotel ~ The Depot11/02/14 Moorhead 126 Moorhead Unity Lodge Table Lodge11/03/14 Duluth 2015 GL Preparations11/04/14 Sherburne 95 Otsego Stated Communication /Award Evening11/06/14 St. Paul Council of Kadosh Feast11/07/14 Lebanon 346 Savage Table Lodge11/08/14 Newport 118 St. Paul Park 100th Anniversary Social11/09/14 Khurum Sunlight 112 St. Louis Park Hiram Award11/11/14 Mt. Tabor 106 Detroit Lakes Stated Communication11/11/14 Bloomington GL Veteran's Day Program11/12/14 Duluth 2015 GL Prep. w/Holiday Inn ~ Glensheen/DECC11/13/14 Ancient Landmark 5 St. Paul Stated Communication11/15/14 Minneapolis Big Tent Event11/16/14 Cataract 2 Bloomington Table Lodge11/17/14 Fortitude 188 Two Harbors Tom Burns Hiram Award11/20/14 Minneapolis Scottish Rite "Red" Room11/21/14 Rochester 21 Mantorville Chuck Brust Hiram Award11/21/14 Minneapolis MMC/Assoc. of Fundraising Professional Lunch11/22/14 Arcana 187 Minneapolis Master Mason Degree11/22/14 Minneapolis DeMolay GM’s Class12/01/14 Red Wing 8 Red Wing Installation of Officers 12/2-3/14 Shuniah Lodge Thunder Bay, ON Installation12/5-6/14 Bloomington Corporate Board12/06/14 Accacia 51 Cottage Grove Installation & Awards12/07/14 St. Cloud Lunch w/PGM's Dull & Taylor, RWB Darling12/07/14 Doric 3 Lake Superior 349 Duluth 3rd Degree Practice12/08/14 Doric 3 Lake Superior 349 Duluth Joint 3rd Degree12/09/14 Carnelian 40 Lake City Christmas Gathering12/10/14 St. Paul Boy Scouts-Million Dollar Day, Northern Star Counsel12/11/14 Lake Superior 349 Duluth Meeting & Install. Practice12/12/14 Duluth MN/WI Food Shelf Check Presentation12/12/14 Duluth Jester's Holiday Luncheon12/13/14 St. Paul PGM Don Flood's Memorial12/14/14 Maple Plain Zuhrah Horsem*n's Brunch12/15/14 Lake Superior 349 Duluth Installation of Officers 12/16/14 Bloomington MMC Board of Directors12/19/14 Education 1001 Duluth Annual Meeting12/20/14 Sherburne 95 Otsego Installation of Officers
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12/20/14 Bloomington York Rite-Viking Luncheon 12/27-30/14 Boston, Massachusetts Mass. GL Annual Comm.01/03/15 Bloomington Corporate Board01/03/15 Bloomington Met with potential member01/04/15 Phoenix Daylight 350 St. Louis Park Installation01/04/15 St. Louis Park Met with potential member01/05/15 Palestine 79 Duluth Installation of Officers01/07/15 Dalles 181 Cloquet Installation meeting01/08/15 Duluth Scottish Rite Reunion01/10/15 Duluth Aad Shrine Installation01/12/15 Port Author Lodge Thunder Bay, Ontario Installation01/13/15 Dalles 181 Duluth Installation of Officers01/14/15 Trinity 282 Duluth Trustee Building meeting01/14/15 Solomon 286 Duluth Eric Gunderson Hiram 01/15/15 Trinity 282 Duluth Building code meeting01/16/15 Duluth Jester's #55 Annual Mtg01/17/15 Minneapolis One-Day-To-Masonry01/18/15 Palestine 79 Duluth Joshua Fish Hiram Award01/19/15 Connaught Lodge Thunder Bay, Ontario Installation01/20/15 Corner Stone 99 Fergus Falls Lodge meeting01/22/15 Duluth NE Area Mas & War Assoc.01/27/15 Bloomington MMC Board of Directors01/29/15 Virginia Met with potential member & Eveleth Secretary02/03/15 Duluth Met with potential member2/4-9/15 Phoenix and Harlingen Arizona/Texas Reunion02/12/15 Eveleth 239 Virginia Table Lodge2/13/15 St. Cloud VA Salute to Veterans2/14-18/15 Vancouver, BC NA Grand Mas. Conference02/18/15 Minnehaha 165 Minneapolis Table Lodge02/19/15 Itasca 218 Grand Lodge George Washington Dinner02/20/15 Aurora 100 Brainerd George Washington Dinner & Awards02/26/15 Duluth Met with NE AD02/27/15 Golden Sheaf 133 Morris Table Lodge03/02/15 Ely 288 Ely Meeting03/03/15 Biwabik 293 Biwabik Stated Communication / GL prep-meeting03/05/15 Delta 119 Marshall Stated Communication03/06/15 Lebanon 346 Savage Masons Honor Dinner03/07/15 Sherburne 95 Otsego Casino Night03/07/15 Bloomington Corporate Board 03/09/15 Ionic 186 Duluth 2nd Degree03/10/15 Nelson 135 Buffalo Stated Communication03/16/15 Lake Superior 349 Duluth Stated & Guest night03/20/15 Montgomery 258 St. Paul Table Lodge03/22/15 Biwabik 293 Aurora Roger Pagel Memorial03/22/15 Biwabik 293 Biwabik Lodge Dinner3/26-29/15 Duluth Grand Lodge Annual Communication
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By Laws and Amendments 2014-2015January15 Murray Lodge No. 199 Change dues to $61.00 plus Grand Lodge per
capita.February18 Newport Lodge No. 118 Change dues to $71.00 plus Grand Lodge per
capita and reviewed each year at the Annual Stated Communication.
Dispensations 2014 - 2015April5 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to change the time of the April 7, 2014,
stated communication from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.5 Monticello Lodge No. 16 Permission to move the charter to the hall of Anoka
Lodge No. 30 in Anoka, Minnesota, for a degree with Sherburne Lodge No. 95 on April 15,2014.
5 Khurum Sunlight Lodge No. 112 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition sothat an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be ballotedupon at the April 27, 2014, stated communication.
5 Red River Lodge No. 292 Permission to change the time of the April 8, 2014,stated communication from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
5 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to change the April statedcommunication from April 8 to April 15, 2014.
7 Prudence Lodge No. 97 Permission to move the charter to an OutdoorLodge for a stated communication on June 6, 2014.
9 MN River Valley Lodge No. 6 Permission to move the charter to the SavageAmerican Legion Post for the June, July and August stated communications; alsopermission to move the charter to an Outdoor Lodge for the September statedcommunication.
9 Sherburne Lodge No. 95 Permission to move the charter to the hall of AnokaLodge No. 30 in Anoka, Minnesota, for a degree on April 15, 2014.
10 Rochester Lodge No. 21 Permission to move the charter to an OutdoorLodge for an outdoor degree on May 19, 2014.
10 Unizar Lodge No. 347 Permission to permanently move the charter to thehall of Albert Pike Lodge No. 237 in Hopkins, Minnesota, effective with the April statedcommunication.
14 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to move the charter to the MinnesotaMasonic Home for the May stated communication; also permission to move the charter tothe hall of Corinthian Lodge No. 67 in Farmington, Minnesota, for degree work on April 26,2014.
15 Corinthian Lodge No. 67 Permission to change the April statedcommunication from April 15 to April 16, 2014.
21 Libanus Lodge No. 96 Permission to move the charter to Pipestone,Minnesota, for a Southwest Area Master Mason Degree on June 7, 2014.
29 MN River Valley Lodge No. 6 Permission to move the charter to the Paul RevereMasonic Center in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, for the May through August statedcommunications.
30 Montgomery Lodge No. 258 Permission to open the stated communication laterthan normal on May 1, 2014, due to a widows program, awards and scholarships.
May6 Temple Lodge No. 59 Permission to move the charter to the Oddfellows’
Hall for the May stated communication. 6 Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition so
that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be ballotedupon at the stated communication on May 19, 2014.
6 Lake Superior Lodge No. 349 Permission to move the charter to the home ofRobert LaCosse for a stated communication on June 2, 2014.
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9 Eveleth Lodge No. 239 Permission to change the time of the May 19, 2014,stated communication from 6:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
12 Red Wing Lodge No. 8 Permission to participate in the St. Johns Dayparade on June 24, 2014, with officers and members wearing aprons and masonic regalia.
12 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Permission to move the charter to various locationsfor stated communications May thru December, 2014.
19 Sherburne Lodge No. 95 Permission to move the charter to the hall of AnokaLodge No. 30 in Anoka, Minnesota, for a Master Mason Degree on May 17, 2014.
20 Cataract Lodge No. 2 Permission to change the date of the July statedcommunication from July 8 to July 2, 2014, for a joint stated communication withMinnehaha Lodge No. 165.
27 Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89 Permission to ballot on an investigated petition at aspecial communication on May 29, 2014.
27 Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition sothat an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be ballotedupon at the June stated communication.
27 Ionic Lodge No. 186 Permission to open the June 2, 2014, specialcommunication at 3:30 P.M.
28 Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition sothat an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be ballotedupon at the June stated communication.
30 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to move the charter to the home of TimBoche for the installation of officers on May 31, 2014.
June2 Mora Lodge No. 223 Permission to move the charter to an Outdoor
Lodge for a stated communication on July 7, 2014; also permission to change the date ofthe September stated communication from September 2 to September 9, 2014.
3 Red River Lodge No. 292 Permission to omit the stated communication ofJune 24, 2014.
9 Arcana Lodge No. 187 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition sothat an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be ballotedupon at the June stated communication.
10 Mankato Lodge No. 12 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition sothat an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be ballotedupon at the June stated communication.
12 Faribault Lodge No. 9 Permission to process to and from theCongregationalist Church on St. Johns Day, June 22, 2014, with the officers and memberswearing aprons and masonic regalia.
12 Unizar Lodge No. 347 Permission to waive the first reading of threepetitions so that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petitions readyto be balloted upon at the June stated communication.
July2 Nelson Lodge No. 135 Permission to enter into a Twinning Agreement with
Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge No. 189 of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.8 Temple Lodge No. 59 Permission to move the charter to an Outdoor
Lodge for a stated communication on September 2, 2014.12 Trinity Lodge No. 282 Permission to proceed with major capital
improvements on the lodge building.16 Sherburne Lodge No. 95 Permission to participate in the Sherburne County
Fair parade on July 19, 2014, with the Worshipful Master wearing his apron and masonicregalia.
16 Unizar Lodge No. 347 Permission to participate in the Rondo Days paradeon July 19, 2014, with the officers and members wearing aprons and masonic regalia.
17 Moorhead Lodge No. 126 Permission to hold a fundraising raffle incompliance with all state and local gambling laws.
31 Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition so
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that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be ballotedupon at the August stated communication.
August4 Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 Permission to waive the first reading of five petitions
so that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petitions ready to beballoted upon at the August stated communication.
11 Dakota Lodge No. 7 Permission to shorten the time between theFellowcraft and Master Mason Degrees; also permission to move the charter to the St. PaulMasonic Center on August 18, 2014, for a Master Mason Degree.
21 Garnet Lodge No. 166 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition sothat an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be votedupon at the September stated communication.
22 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to move the charter to a member’swarehouse in Savage, Minnesota, for the September stated communication; alsopermission to move the charter to the hall of Corinthian Lodge No. 67 in Farmington,Minnesota, for an Entered Apprentice Degree on September 17, 2014.
September2 Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 Permission to waive the first reading of four
petitions so that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petitions ready tobe balloted upon at the September stated communication.
2 Lake Superior Lodge No. 349 Permission to change the date of the Septemberstated communication from September 1 to September 8, 2014.
11 Mizpah Lodge No. 191 Permission to waive the first reading of threepetitions so that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petitions ready tobe balloted upon at a special communication prior to an Entered Apprentice Degree onSeptember 16, 2014.
12 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to change the time of the September 15,2014, stated communication from 7:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
12 Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263 Permission to ballot on two investigated petitions ata special communication prior to an Entered Apprentice Degree on September 16, 2014.
15 Monticello Lodge No. 16 Permission to move the charter to the hall ofSherburne Lodge No. 95 for a joint stated communication on September 16, 2014.
16 Braden Lodge No. 168 Permission to omit the stated communication ofSeptember 18, 2014; also permission to change the date of the January statedcommunication from January 1 to January 8, 2015.
25 Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 Permission to ballot on a investigated petition at aspecial communication prior to an Entered Apprentice Degree on September 25, 2014.
25 MN River Valley Lodge No. 6 Permission to move the charter to the Paul RevereMasonic Center for the stated communications thru December, 2014.
25 Moorhead Lodge No. 126 Permission to take an Entered Apprentice Brotherto a special One-Day-to-Masonry event being held in Fargo, North Dakota, on September27, 2014.
October13 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to move the charter to the Minnesota
Masonic Home for a stated communication on October 14, 2014; also permission to movethe charter to the hall of Corinthian Lodge No. 67 in Farmington, Minnesota, for aFellowcraft Degree on October 22, 2014.
17 Taconite Lodge No. 342 Permission to omit the stated communication ofOctober 21, 2014.
21 Aurora Lodge No. 100 Permission to change the date of the Decemberstated communication from December 9 to December 16, 2014.
22 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Permission to move the charter to the hall ofTemplar Lodge No. 176 in St. Louis Park for a stated communication on November 14,2014.
27 Sandstone Lodge No. 234 Permission to change the date of the Octoberstated communication from October 16 to October 27, 2014; also permission to open and
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conduct business of the lodge with less than seven members on October 27, 2014; alsopermission to move the charter to Jen and Gary’s Restaurant in Sandstone, Minnesota, forthe stated communication on October 27, 2014.
29 Chippewa Lodge No. 275 Permission to omit the stated communication inDecember, 2014.
November10 Constellation Lodge No. 81 Permission to postpone the stated communication
of November 10, 2014, due to weather.10 Garnet Lodge No. 166 Permission to change the date of the November
stated communication from November 10 to November 13, 2014.10 Ionic Lodge No. 186 Permission to postpone the stated communication
of November 10, 2014, due to weather.10 Montgomery Lodge No. 258 Permission to omit the stated communication of
January 1, 2015.13 Unizar Lodge No. 347 Permission to permanently move the charter to the
hall of Arcana Lodge No. 187 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, effective with the January statedcommunication.
14 Euclid Lodge No. 198 Permission to omit the stated communication ofNovember 26, 2014.
17 Corner Stone Lodge No. 99 Permission to change the time of the December 16,2014, stated communication from 7:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
25 Daylight Lodge No. 348 Permission to change the annual Installation ofOfficers from January 21, 2015, to December 17, 2014.
December2 Forest Lake Lodge No. 344 Permission to change the date of the January
stated communication from January 1 to January 8, 2015.3 MN River Valley Lodge No. 6 Permission to permanently move the charter to the
new lodge hall at 4821 W 124th Street, Savage, Minnesota, effective with the December 2,2014, stated communication.
3 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to move the charter to the hall of LakeHarriet Lodge No. 277 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a stated communication on December9, 2014.
8 Red Wing Lodge No. 8 Permission to close the Lodge of Sorrow at aspecial communication on December 21, 2014.
8 Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 Permission to waive the first reading of two petitionsso that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petitions ready to beballoted upon at the December 15, 2014, stated communication.
10 Monticello Lodge No. 16 Permission to move the charter to the RiverwoodInn and Conference Center in Otsego, Minnesota, for the annual Installation of Officers onJanuary 4, 2015.
16 Sherburne Lodge No. 95 Permission to change the date of the March statedcommunication from March 17 to March 16, 2015.
16 Orion Lodge No. 138 Permission to open and conduct business of thelodge with less than seven members at a special communication on November 24, 2014.
17 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to change the time of the January 5,2015, stated communication from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
29 North Star Lodge No. 23 Permission to hold a cribbage tournament onJanuary 24, 2015, in compliance with all state and local gambling laws.
29 Morning Star Lodge No. 29 Permission to move the charter to Corky’s Pizza inLa Crescent, Minnesota, for a special communication on January 10, 2015, to vote on amerger with Winona Lodge No. 18.
January2 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Permission to move the charter to various locations
for stated communications January thru March.5 Mound Lodge No. 320 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition so
that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to be balloted
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upon at the January 6, 2015, stated communication.5 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to permanently move the charter to
the hall of MN River Valley Lodge No. 6 in Savage, Minnesota, effective immediately.7 Aurora Lodge No. 100 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition
so that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to beballoted upon at the January stated communication.
8 Dalles Lodge No. 181 Permission to move the charter to the DuluthMasonic Center for a special communication on January 13, 2015, for the installation ofofficers.
9 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to change the time of the January 19,2015, stated communication from 7:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
9 Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22 Permission to move the charter to the hall ofStewartville Lodge No. 203 for a Master Mason Degree on January 20, 2015, if theweather is too cold.
February6 Garnet Lodge No. 166 Permission to waive the first reading of a petition
so that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to beballoted upon at the February stated communication.
13 Dakota Lodge No. 7 Permission to omit the stated communication ofFebruary 26, 2015.
13 Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263 Permission to ballot on three investigated petitionsat a special communication on February 10, 2015.
16 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Permission to move the charter to variouslocations for stated communications in February and March, 2015.
18 Wayzata Lodge No. 205 Permission to ballot on a investigated petition at aspecial communication prior to an Entered Apprentice Degree on March 5, 2015.
19 Rochester Lodge No. 21 Permission to waive the first reading of a petitionso that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to beballoted upon at a special communication prior to an Entered Apprentice Degree onFebruary 23, 2015.
23 Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 Permission to change the date of the March statedcommunication from March 5 to March 12, 2015.
26 Crookston Lodge No. 141 Permission to participate in a Master MasonDegree for courtesy work being held in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on March 7, 2015.
March3 Temple Lodge No. 59 Permission to change the date of the March stated
communication from March 3 to March 5, 2015.3 Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 Permission to read the first reading of a petition at
a special communication so that an investigating committee can be assigned and havethe petition ready to be balloted upon at the March, 2015, stated communication.
4 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to change the time of the March 16,2015, stated communication from 7:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
4 Evergreen Lodge No. 46 Permission to waive the first reading of a petitionso that an investigating committee can be assigned and have the petition ready to beballoted upon at the March 17, 2015, stated communication
23 Wadena Lodge No. 156 Permission to hold a special statedcommunication on March 21, 2015, to elect a Secretary.
24 Helios Lodge No. 273 Permission to hold a fundraising raffle inaccordance with all state and local gambling laws.
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Credentials Committee Final Report 2015To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota:There were present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge the following:
19 Grand Lodge Officers 17 Past Grand Masters10 Permanent Members 11 Custodians of the Work18 District Representatives 7 Area Deputies
120 Regis Minnesota Visitors 27 Foreign Jurisdiction Visitors92 Chartered Lodge Masters 57 Senior Wardens55 Junior Wardens 44 Proxies of Officers
5 Standing Committee Chairs (31) Less Two Hat Men451 Total registered representing 111 of the 144 Lodges on the rolls.
Grand Lodge Officers PresentGrand Master James A. ChristensenDeputy Grand Master John R. GannSenior Grand Warden Robert L. DarlingJunior Grand Warden John B. StudellGrand Treasurer Brent L. MetcalfGrand Secretary Douglas J. CampbellGrand Lodge Education Officer Mark G. RobbinsGrand Chaplain M. Wiley SmithGrand Orator David J. VosenSenior Grand Deacon Edward R. HalpausJunior Grand Deacon Steven D. JohnsonGrand Marshal Keith W. ReiersonGrand Standard Bearer Roger D. JohnsonGrand Sword Bearer A. Paul MonteenSenior Grand Steward Ethan A. SeabergJunior Grand Steward Rolf M. WidstrandGrand Pursuivant Mark A. AndersonGrand Tyler Dayton L. BergGrand Piper Ralph L. Magnusson
Past Grand Masters PresentVerne Long (1973) Donald M. Severson (1978)David S. Bouschor (1988) Jack A. Benson (1995)Eric J. Neetenbeek (1996) J.V. Christianson (1997)Jeffry N. Lewis (1999) Roger J. Taylor (2001)Terry L. Tilton (2002) Neil N. Neddermeyer (2003)Andrew J. Rice (2005) Raymond G. Christensen (2007)Thomas C. Jackson (2008) Thomas G. McCarthy (2009)John L. Cook, Jr. (2010) Brian E. Beermann (2012)David E. Olson (2013)
Other Permanent Members Present Phillip M. Bradbury, Past D.R. Richard D. Fredrickson, Past D.R. Clifford H. Isley, Past Area Deputy Harely C. Johnson, Past D.R. Eugene Lawrence, Jr., Past D.R. John W. Loutzenhiser, Past D.R. Leo Luettjohann, Past D. R. David Rahm, Past Area Deputy M. Wiley Smith, Past Area Deputy Norrin L. Storelee, Past. D.R.
Custodians Present Gregory J. Lane (Chairman) Brian Beermann (At-large) Douglas J. Campbell (At-large) Paul C. Himmler (Southeast Area) Grant Lillevold (Southwest Area) David E. Olson (At-large) Douglas M. Pederson (Northwest Area) Keith Reierson (Metroeast Areas) Foster Solem (Metrowest Area) John B. Studell (At-large) Rolf Widstrand (Northest Area)
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Johnson, Phillip A Jr. WardenWinona Lodge No. 18, Winona
More, Clint MasterHimmler, Paul C Sr. Warden
Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, MinneapolisDehler, Brian L MasterHackett, III, Foster P Sr. WardenBucher, Noah S Proxy Jr. Warden
Caledonia Lodge No. 20, CaledoniaSchroeder, Mark Master
Rochester Lodge No. 21Pierce, James C MasterNash, Daniel R Proxy Sr. WardenCleveland, William F Proxy Jr. Warden
Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22, Pleasant GroveLarson, Benjamin H Proxy MasterLarson, Glen L Sr. WardenKottschade, Kirk C Jr. Warden
North Star Lodge No. 23, St. CloudYoungren, James V MasterBauer, Peter Sr. WardenHarmer, Andrew Jr. Warden
Western Star Lodge No. 26, Albert LeaVairma, Brian D MasterGarduno, Dustin Sr. WardenBellrichard, Wayne A Jr. Warden
Clearwater Lodge No. 28, ClearwaterProdinsky, Jason R MasterLoomis, Gary Proxy Sr. Warden
Anoka Lodge No. 30, AnokaKielblock, Lee E MasterAgustin, Paul D Sr. WardenCarney, Timothy D Jr. Warden
Star in the East Lodge No. 33, OwatonnaHolton, James L Proxy MasterDavis, Steven W Jr. Warden
Oriental Lodge No. 34, Cannon FallsDibble, Mark A MasterOtte, Roger L Proxy Jr. Warden
St. Johns Lodge No. 1, Stillwater Hagen, Jeffrey S Master Selden, Robert J Sr. WardenCataract Lodge No. 2, Minneapolis Smith, Ivan A Master Schwab, Kevin M Sr. Warden Ott, David A Jr. WardenSt. Paul Lodge No. 3, St. Paul Cusick, Christopher D Master Robinson, Christopher C Sr. Warden Stevenson, James E Proxy Jr. WardenAncient Landmark Lodge No. 5, St. Paul Nienow, Jeremy L Master Mallberg, Terry Sr. Warden Timm, Johnnie Jr. WardenMinn. River Valley Lodge No. 6, Savage Pray, Timothy Master Rhodes, Douglas Sr. Warden Brundage, Christopher Jr. WardenDakota Lodge No. 7, Hastings Scott, Bruce MasterRed Wing Lodge No. 8, Red Wing Seaberg, Jeffrey A Master Boigenzahn, II, Jeffery E Sr. Warden Gunderson, Clay Jr. WardenFaribault Lodge No. 9, Faribault La Voi, Jason T Master McCusker, Lucas P Jr. Warden Remmey, Douglas K Proxy Sr. WardenKasson-Mantorville Lodge No. 11, Mantorville Saunders, Tracy W Master Randall, James M Sr. WardenMankato Lodge No. 12, Mankato Mourad, Houssam Abou Master Wennes, Darcy L Sr. Warden Krediet, Michael Jr. WardenMonticello Lodge No. 16, Monticello Peterson, Joel B. G Master Anecki, Arthur C Sr. Warden
Area Deputies Present Scott Rich (Metroeast Area) Donald J. Nolley (Metrowest Area) Bruce Carson (Northeast Area) Kenneth Friese (Northwest Area) Charles Brust (Southeast Area) Douglas Pamp (Southwest Area) Dayton L. Berg (At-large)
District Representatives Present James R. Goldesberry, D.R. #2 Lauren B. Jallen, D.R. #4 David R. Lukkonen, D.R. #5N Richard Labraaten, D.R. #6 James A. Johnson, D.R. #7 Roger L. Putnam, Sr., D. R. #8 Charles L. Anderson, Jr., D.R. #11 Joseph Kivens, D.R. #19 David Edens, D.R. #21 Allen T. Peterson, D. R. #23 Nathan Smithson, D. R. #24 Kirk C. Kottschade, D.R. #28 Roger Anderson, D.R. #29 Vernon Schwalbe, D. R. #31 Lee A. Dorholt, D. R. #33 Steven D. Keister, D.R. #34 Gregory W. Guffey, D. R. #36 Mark E. Dreyer, D.R. #43
Committee Chairman Present Robert J. Selden, Tellers Gary A. Odegard, Credentials (Ass’t) Roger J. Taylor, External Relations Mark A. Campbell, Sound John L. Cook, Jr., Jurisprudence
Representatives of Lodges Present
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Preston Lodge No. 36, Preston Erickson, Robert E Proxy MasterCarnelian Lodge No. 40, Lake City McCormick, II, David F MasterSocial Lodge No. 48, Northfield DeBeau, Richard Master Burset, Sebastian N Sr. Warden Lee, Franklin Proxy Jr. WardenRising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. Charles Sanders, Curtis D MasterAccacia Lodge No. 51, Cottage Grove Thoms, Michael T Master Murphy, Loren M Sr. Warden Clymer, Neil Jr. WardenNicollet Lodge No. 54, St. Peter Dobie, Joseph R Master Honetschlager, Daniel J Proxy Jr. WardenTemple Lodge No. 59, Hutchinson Ulrich, Charles H MasterStar in the West Lodge No. 60, Sauk Centre Thorson, Wayne Proxy MasterStar Lodge No. 62, Rockford Marano, Christopher A Master Reiter, Todd Sr. Warden Schauer, Brandon S Jr. WardenCorinthian Lodge No. 67, Farmington Ingersoll, Arthur W Master Slater, Sr., De Andre L Sr. Warden Zierdt, Jerry E Jr. WardenMystic Star Lodge No. 69, Rushford Petersen, Ronald Master Keefe, Philip J Sr. Warden Anderson, Roger Proxy Jr. WardenEureka Lodge No. 75, LeRoy Soltau, Issac T Master Soltau, Thomas H Jr. WardenTuscan Lodge No. 77, Waseca Singlestad, Michael S Proxy MasterPalestine Lodge No. 79, Duluth Marsen, Benjamin Master Twining, Scott Sr. Warden Brewington, Jr., Donald J Jr. WardenConstellation Lodge No. 81, Alexandria Van Wyck, Loren Master Becker, Wayne E Proxy Sr. Warden Denke, Michael A Proxy Jr. WardenGolden Fleece Lodge No. 89, Litchfield Holly, Robert W Master Miller, Terry Proxy Sr. Warden Yungk, William A Jr. WardenFraternal Lodge No. 92, Princeton Craig, Lee Master Dobson, Richard E Sr. Warden Pence, Daniel P Jr. WardenSherburne Lodge No. 95, Otsego Schaffer, Terrance M Master Walker, Steven Sr. Warden Niles, Dennis P Jr. WardenLibanus Lodge No. 96, St. James Lillevold, Grant M MasterPrudence Lodge No. 97, Windom Nickel, Donald Master Harries, Andy B Sr. Warden Muller, Nicholas E Jr. WardenCharity Lodge No. 98, New Ulm
Kearney, Patrick O Proxy Master Larson, Stephen J Jr. WardenCorner Stone Lodge No. 99, Fergus Falls Dumonceaux, David J Master Fetters, Stan Proxy Sr. Warden Wolf, Jr., Russell W Jr. WardenAurora Lodge No. 100, Brainerd Lewis, Jeffry N Master Duxbury, Berry Sr. Warden Knippel, Justin Jr. WardenBethel Lodge No. 103, Lake Crystal Williams, Kent C Master Williams, Joseph L Jr. WardenSharon Lodge No. 104, Willmar Gislason, Walter B Proxy Master Harberts, Stephen R Jr. WardenMt. Tabor Lodge No. 106, Detroit Lakes Steichen, Erick L Master Fontaine, Craig R Sr. Warden Brockhouse, Brian J Jr. WardenSunset Lodge No. 109, Montevideo Givan, John P MasterExcelsior Lodge No. 113, Excelsior Trippet, Bruce W Master Punch, Andrew J Jr. Warden McGinnis, Sr., Richard S Proxy Sr. WardenBen Franklin Lodge No. 114, Luverne Stoltenberg, Bryce MasterNewport Lodge No. 118, St. Paul Park Kapetanakis, Emilio Master Rieder, Al A Sr. Warden Mott, Paul Jr. WardenDelta Lodge No. 119, Marshall Hess, Aaron MasterNortheast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125, Osseo Foote, David K Master McCabe, Laurance J Proxy Jr. WardenMoorhead Lodge No. 126, Moorhead Granzow, Shane W Master Selberg, Charles E Sr. Warden Feske, Michael I Jr. WardenGolden Sheaf Lodge No. 133, Morris Monroe, Allen W Sr. WardenNelson Lodge No. 135, Buffalo Smith, Patrick C Master Krecklau, Shannon Sr. Warden Thomas, Paul Jr. WardenCrookston Lodge No. 141, Crookston Luettjohann, Leo E Proxy MasterTracy Lodge No. 155, Tracy Pamp, Douglas E MasterWadena Lodge No. 156, Wadena Maki, Paul E MasterPerham Lodge No. 157, Perham Stout, Douglas G Master Enslin, Marvin L Proxy Sr. WardenPlymouth Lodge No. 160, Crystal Koehn, Jason R Master Pohlman, Brad Sr. Warden Peterson, II, Loren J Jr. WardenMinnehaha Lodge No. 165, Minneapolis Peterson, Robert M Master Beach, Douglas A Sr. Warden Thomsen, Erik C Jr. WardenGarnet Lodge No. 166, White Bear Lake
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Montgomery Lodge No. 258, St. PaulCarrick, Shawn R MasterHoemke, Thomas J Sr. WardenElmquist, Chris Jr. Warden
Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263, RosevilleHammer, David R MasterBuettner, Dan Sr. WardenAppleby, David M Jr. Warden
Virginia Lodge No. 264, VirginiaJohnson, Peter M Master
Compass Lodge No. 265, RobbinsdaleZouzouambe, Yves MasterRee, Christopher J Sr. WardenFisher, Matthew Jr. Warden
Koochiching Lodge No. 270, International FallsGrover, Jr., David A Master
Helios Lodge No. 273, CambridgeMilliman, Robert G MasterFredell, Scott Sr. WardenBarrett, George Andrew Jr. Warden
Chippewa Lodge No. 275, BigforkSala, Rexford Q MasterPorter, Kenneth W Jr. Warden
Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277, MinneapolisYoung, Ryan MasterHolden, Robert E Proxy Sr. WardenMiller, Michael L Jr. Warden
Trinity Lodge No. 282, DuluthTowslee, Nathan MasterZifko, Andrew Sr. WardenWilkinson, Nathaniel Jr. WardenLee, Rual L Proxy Jr. Warden
Solomon's Lodge No. 286, Moose LakeBogenholm, Bryce W Master
Hiram Lodge No. 287, LindstromMeredith, Jon Master
Ely Lodge No. 288, ElyCox, Loren A Sr. Warden
Macalester Lodge No. 290, St. PaulWhite, Warren E Proxy Sr. Warden
Biwabik Lodge No. 293, BiwabikOlson, Benjamin M MasterJallen, Lauren B Proxy Sr. WardenFredrickson, Richard D Proxy Jr. Warden
Glen Avon Lodge No. 306, DuluthErickson, Kurt E MasterFreseman, Brian J Sr. Warden
Mound Lodge No. 320, MoundCrosby, Michael MasterSchwalbe, Vernon Proxy Sr. WardenAnding, Richard B Proxy Jr. Warden
Nashwauk Lodge No. 331, NashwaukVoigt, Norman R MasterBjorkquist, James R Proxy MasterLawrence, Daryl R Proxy Sr. WardenEkholm, Brian J Jr. Warden
Taconite Lodge No. 342, Silver BayMorsette, Dan MasterHansen, Neil E Jr. WardenSmith, Kenneth F Proxy Sr. Warden
Forest Lake Lodge No. 344, Forest LakeSchultz, Michael J MasterHill, Michael S Sr. WardenPerreault, Michael S Jr. Warden
Lebanon Lodge No. 346, Savage
Howe, Scott A Master Johnson, Marvin L Proxy Jr. Warden Witter, Robert M Sr. WardenBraden Lodge No. 168, Minneapolis Crail, Erick E Master Grube, Timothy Sr. Warden Koltveit, Jeff Jr. WardenTemplar Lodge No. 176, St. Louis Park Solem, Foster D Master Wesbur, Scott W Sr. Warden Binger, Dean G Jr. WardenDalles Lodge No. 181, Cloquet Grill, Justin M Master Thompson, Terrance Sr. Warden Thompson, Gerald R Jr. WardenShell Lodge No. 184, Park Rapids Pederson, Douglas M Proxy MasterIonic Lodge No. 186, Duluth Kessler, John H Master Kimball, Andrew A Sr. WardenArcana Lodge No. 187, Minneapolis Wallach, John R Master Thompson, Martin Justin Sr. Warden Richards, Bill M Jr. WardenFortitude Lodge No. 188, Two Harbors Bennett, Richard M Master Anderson, Jamie D Sr. Warden Houle, Mitchell Jr. WardenMizpah Lodge No. 191, South St. Paul Stahl, Jr., Donald J Sr. WardenEuclid Lodge No. 198, Duluth Acker, Kevin J Master Mackenzie, Alan Proxy Sr. Warden De Mars, Donald W Proxy Jr. WardenStewartville Lodge No. 203, Stewartville Brick, Douglas M Master Hubbard, William T Sr. Warden Lee, Robert O Proxy Jr. WardenWayzata Lodge No. 205, Wayzata Wendover, Christopher Master Christensen, Corey R Sr. WardenItasca Lodge No. 208, Grand Rapids Itasca Lodge No. 208 Li l jegren, DwayneProxy Sw Smith, Durin L Proxy Jr. WardenSibley Lodge No. 209, Winthrop Pioske, Kevin W MasterMystic Lodge No. 213, Aitkin Kurtz, Carl B Master Sandberg, Steven M Sr. Warden Van Horn, Jeffrey R Jr. WardenBemidji Lodge No. 233, Bemidji Lind, Kevin MasterNorthern Lodge No. 236, Thief River Falls Goldesberry, James R Proxy MasterEveleth Lodge No. 239, Eveleth Turner, Steven Master Roen, Adam C Sr. Warden Kippola, Timothy C Jr. WardenCass Lodge No. 243, Minneapolis Hamborg, Randall A Master Campbell, Mark A Proxy Master Studell, John B Jr. WardenMesaba Lodge No. 255, Hibbing Linsten, Brad M Jr. Warden
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Boche, Timothy Master Morse, Ed Sr. Warden Heiliger, Chris Jr. WardenUnizar Lodge No. 347, Minneapolis Speller, Curtis A Master Raap, Alexander M Sr. WardenLake Superior Lodge No. 349, Duluth Jones, Vincent M Master Roberts, Patrick Sr. Warden Kimber, Tyler Jr. WardenPhoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350, St. Louis Park Neher, William R Master Percich, James A Sr. Warden McGinnis, Sr., Richard S Proxy Jr. Warden #350Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351, Minneapolis Ordorff, Michael Master Alexander, Joseph H Sr. Warden Bell, Michael Jr. Warden
Respectfully submitted,R.W. Douglas J. Campbell,
Credentials Comm.Chairman
Installation of Officers for 2015-2016Program of Installation
Entrance of Installing OfficersInstalling Grand Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas C. Jackson, P.G.M.Installing Grand Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. V. Christianson, P.G.M.Installing Grand Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry L. Tilton, P.G.M.Installing Grand Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David S. Bouschor, P.G.M.
At the appointed hour of 1:30 P.M. Most Worshipful Brother Thomas Jackson introduced theInstalling Officers and asked that the Area Deputies, District Representatives, Custodians, PastGrand Officers, and Past Grand Masters be escorted into the Lodge room. Installing GrandMaster Jackson then asked that the Grand Lodge Officers to be installed be escorted into theLodge room by their respective escorts.
Entrance of the Custodians of the WorkEntrance of the District Representatives
Entrance of Area DeputiesEntrance of Past Grand Masters Present
Entrance of Appointed and Elected OfficersInstallation of the Grand Master
Installation of Appointed and Elected OfficersGrand Master’s Remarks - John R. Gann, Grand Master
Presentation of Past Grand Master's Jewel to Grand Master Gann by Past Grand Master James A. Christensen
Other Presentations
Officers Of The Grand Lodge 2015-2016Grand Master.............................................................................................John R. GannDeputy Grand Master ..........................................................................Robert L. DarlingSenior Grand Warden..............................................................................John B. StudellJunior Grand Warden .......................................................................Edward R. HalpausGrand Treasurer .....................................................................................Brent L. MetcalfGrand Secretary .............................................................................Douglas J. CampbellGrand Lodge Education Officer ............................................................Mark G. RobbinsGrand Chaplain .....................................................................................Ken A. Betterton
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Grand Orator.............................................................................................Jerry B. OliverSenior Grand Deacon........................................................................Steven D. JohnsonJunior Grand Deacon ..........................................................................Ethan A. SeabergGrand Marshal..................................................................................Andrew R. BrennanGrand Standard Bearer.......................................................................Douglas A. BeachGrand Sword Bearer ...............................................................................Eric M. HalbergSenior Grand Steward.........................................................................Rolf M. WidstrandJunior Grand Steward .................................................................................Tony R. KrallGrand Pursuivant .......................................................................................Ivan A. SmithGrand Tyler ............................................................................................Steven G. GenzGrand Piper ............................................................................................Theodore MartzGrand Cellist......................................................................................Nickolai A. Kolarov
Custodians Of The Ritual WorkChairman ..............................................................................Gregory J. Lane, StillwaterAt-large ....................................................................Douglas J. Campbell, MinneapolisAt-large ..............................................................................David E. Olson, Forest LakeAt-large ................................................................Brian E. Beermann, Inver Grove HgtsAt-large ..............................................................................John B. Studell, MinneapolisMetroeast Area............................................................................Keith Reierson, EaganMetrowest Area....................................................................Foster D. Solem, BurnsvilleNortheast Area ......................................................................Rolf M. Widstrand, AuroraNorthwest Area........................................................Douglas M. Pederson, Park RapidsSoutheast Area ......................................................................Paul C. Himmler, WinonaSouthwest Area ................................................................Grant M. Lillevold, St. James
Grand Lodge District Representatives2 Matt Voulgarakis, Fargo 4 Lauren B. Jallen, Biwabik5N Alan Mackenzie, Duluth 5S Charles Korsch, Duluth7 James A. Johnson, Deerwood 8 Roger Putnam, Hugo9 Michael Hilgert, Maple Lake 11 John P. Givan, Montevideo12 Terry Miller, Atwater 19 Joseph S. Kivens, Savage21 David H. Edens, Jr., Marshall 23 Allen T. Peterson, Windom24 Nathan Smithson, New Prague 25 Michael Donahue, Owatonna26 Shawn R. Carrick, Red Wing 28 Kirk Kottschade, Rochester29 Roger Anderson, Rushford 31 Philip P. Carlson, Robbins.33 Lee Dorholt, St. Louis Park 34 Steven D. Keister, Stillwater 36 Peter J. Lokhorst, So. St. Paul 37 Richard B. Anding, Excelsior40 Greg Guffey, Woodbury 41 Kris Pich, Minneapolis43 Mark E. Dreyer, Saint Paul
Grand Lodge Area DeputiesMetroeast Area ........................................................Scott W. Rich, Inver Grove HeightsMetrowest Area ............................................................Donald J. Nolley, Brooklyn ParkNortheast Area ......................................................................Bruce A. Carson, SuperiorNorthwest Area..............................................................Kenneth Friese, New York MillsSoutheast Area ..................................................................Charles S. Brust, RochesterSouthwest Area ..................................................................Charles Anderson, LitchfieldArea Deputy-at large - Area Deputy-District Rep. Chairman ........................................................................................................................................Dayton L. Berg, Rush City
Standing and Special Committees 2015-2016Appeals and Grievances
MWB Steven R. Johnson (209), Chair MWB Andrew J. Rice (263)MWB Charles Luman (263) MWB John L. Cook, Jr. (263)WB Ivan Smith (2) G. Pursuivant
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Business and RulesWB Andrew Brennan (205) G. Marshal, Chair WB Douglas A. Beach (79) G. Stand. B.WB Ivan Smith (2) G. Pursuivant
Code ReviewMWB Brian E. Beermann (191) Chair MWB Jack Benson (176)MWB Alyn Dull (23) RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) G. Sec.WB Monte Miller (176) WB Paul E. Grabitske (12)
Credentials and Registration RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) G. Sec., Chair RWB Brent Metcalf (263) G. Treas.WB Gary A. Odegard (165)
Distinguished Guests andHonorary Memberships
MWB Roger J. Taylor (23-92) Chair MWB Charles Baltos (8)MWB Charles J. Luman (263) MWB Philip G. Soderberg (22)MWB Steven R. Johnson (209)
External RelationsMWB Roger J. Taylor (23-92) Co-Chair MWB Thomas C. Jackson (277-351) Co-ChairMWB Andrew J. Rice (263-351) RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2)
Finance RWB John B. Studell (2-165-243) SGW, Chair RWB Robert L. Darling (16-23) DGMRWB Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) JGW WB Steven D. Johnson (290-8) SGDMWB James A. Christensen (293-349) MWB David E. Olson (165-344) PGMRWB Brent Metcalf (263) GT RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GS
Jurisprudence MWB John L. Cook, Jr. (263) Chair MWB Roger J. Taylor (92-23)MWB Charles J. Luman (263) WB Tony R. Krall (165) JGSRWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GS
Leadership RWB John B. Studell (2-165-243) SGW, Liaison W. Bro. Andrew Brennan (205), Chair
Membership WB Ethan Seaberg (8) JGD, Liaison WB Kenneth Betterton (6) Chair
MentorWB Rolf Widstrand (293) SGS, Liaison WB Mark Anderson (2), Chair
Office Management RWB John B. Studell (2-165-243) SGW, Chair RWB Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) JGWRWB Brent L. Metcalf (263) GT RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GSMWB James A. Christensen (293-349)
Prepaid Dues - Perpetual Life MembershipMWB Terry L. Tilton (239-189) Chair RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GS
TellersWB Robert J. Selden (1) Chair WB Mark A. Campbell (2-243) WB Gary A. Odegard (165)
KidsID CommitteeMWB John L. Cook, Jr. (263) WB Tony R. Krall (165), JGS,LiaisonRWB Robert L. Darling (23-16) WB Gary A. Odegard (165)
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Past Grand Master Christensen then asked Grand Master Gann to come to the podium for afew presentations.
Grand Master’s Jewel Presentation Most Worshipful Brother James A. Christensen then presented Most Worshipful Brother John R.Gann with the Grand Lodge of Minnesota’s Grand Master’s jewel:“Would the Minnesota Past Grand Masters please rise. Grand Master, this is the Jewel ofMinnesota Masonry, presented by the craft, to be worn by the Grand Master of Minnesota in theperformance of his duties for the Craft. Its weight is a reminder of his obligations and the source ofhis authority.The leather is battle worn, indicating that the humble and intense service of your predecessors isexpected of those who would wear it.The jewel has amazing clarity and value, denoting the clarity of thought demanded of you and thevalue the craft places in your decisions and leadership.The badge is tarnished, not only from the errors of each of its wearers, but also from the manytears each has shed for the craft.The Past Grand Masters join with me in the admonition to wear this badge of office with pride andhonor, acting with kindness and knowledge, and above all being humble and acting with fairnessto all. Godspeed my brother!”
Grand Master Gann then presented M. W. Brother Christensen with a gift from the 2014-2015,Grand Lodge Officers, a handsome set of leather bound volumes 1 and 2 of the Short TalkBulletins, recently published by the Masonic Service Association.MWB Christensen was also presented with a handsome Past Grand Master’s jewel, and his PastGrand Master’s collar and jewel. The Past Grand Master’s jewel presented to MWB Jim was thejewel worn by our recently deceased Past Grand Master Samuel K. Dickinson, and before that,worn by the late MWB Herman T. Olson from Vermillion Lodge No. 197.
W. Brother Dale Seubert from Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 then presented M. W. Brother John R.Gann with a beautiful gavel that Dale had personally made for the Grand Master.
Grand Master John R. Gann’s remarks at his Installation as Grand Master:“Gentle, gracious, and wise [Masonry’s] mission is to form mankind into a great redemptivebrotherhood, a league of noble and free men enlisted in the radiant enterprise of working out intime the love and will of the Eternal.”Brethren and guests. It is incredible honor to stand here before you. I would first like to recognize a few very special people in my life. My sister Linda and sister Carlaare here from Arizona and you will not find two finer women and sisters than these two. They havebeen there for me when times were tough and celebrated with me when they were good. They arekind and generous and wonderful beyond words though they did try to convince me that I wasadopted. To which I would reply, “That’s ok, mom & dad like me the best.”I would also like to recognize Wyatt and Scarlett. These two wonderful children have supportedme through my many years on the Grand Lodge line and never once did I regret taking them toany lodge function. Wyatt recently became a DeMolay and Scarlett will soon be entering JobsDaughters. These two are a joy to be around and it is a blessing and a privilege for me to knowthem. Thank you Wyatt and Scarlett for being the outstanding individuals that you are and for theimmense joy you have brought to my life.I would now ask the Brothers of Lake Harriet Lodge and Sir Winston Churchill Lodge, along withthe Chairmen, to please rise. Huzzah!Quo vadis – where are you going? Let me tell you about one man who knew where he was going.He is a 50-year Mason, raised in Laneburg, Arkansas in 1946. He was president of his Scottishrite class, president of the Shrine 101 unit, Shrine Club Hospital Chairman and served on theShreveport Shrine Hospital Board of Directors, among many other achievements. He was therecipient of the Pillars of Solomon award, Outstanding Service Award, and named the Volunteerof the Year in Arkansas in 2005. But most of all, he was just a good guy. Mark Twain said “let us
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so live that when we die, even the undertaker will be sorry” and when Carl Gann died there weremany, many, many people who were sorry. He led by example, he was loved by everybody, hemade a gigantic impact. He knew where he was going.Quo vadis – where are you going? I would add to this “you never know” – you never know howlong you have with the people you love or the impact you may have on someone else.David Wagner was a hairstylist who went on to great success, owning the Aveda salons franchise.In his book, “Life as a Daymaker”, he recounts a time when a client came in to have her hairstyled. He was surprised to see her, as it was in the middle of her normal 5-week appointmentschedule. When asked if the appointment was for something special, she replied, “I don’t haveanything special going on tonight, I just want to look and feel good tonight.”David gave her a great head message, shampooed and styled her hair. During their 30 minutestogether they joked and laughed. At the end, she smiled radiantly and hugged him goodbye.A few days later, David received a letter from the client. In it, she admitted that the reason that shewanted her hair styled was so that she would look good for her funeral. She was had planned oncommitting suicide that very day. But her time with David had given her hope that things could getbetter.You never know the impact you might have on someone.You never know how long you have with the people you love.I have known Adrian’s mom since the time my son Wyatt was a baby. When Adrian was just 5, thedoctors found cancer. In the 9 years since, they have battled this ugly disease, but late last year,Adrian passed on. Shortly before his passing, his dad wrote the following:“I have given the facts and that is something I do well. That said, we have fought so hard and solong, never giving up hope, that the events of the last few days have crushed us. We have beencrying for days. We saw Adrian finally come to the realization of his situation today and that is theworst moment I have ever experienced. He has been so strong through all this that it does notseem possible that his efforts could fail. We are overwhelmed with pain, frustration, helplessness,sorrow, exhaustion.”Tell the people you love that you love them. Tell your brothers how good it is to sit in lodge withthem. Tell the cashier, the barber, the repair guy, the waitress “thank you” and mean it. Don’t missa chance to have an impact on those around you."It's impossible." said pride."It's risky." said experience."It's pointless." said reason."Give it a try." whispered the heart.I leave you with one final story.Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid fromhis lungs.His bed was next to the room's only window.The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.The men talked for hours on end.They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the militaryservice, where they had been on vacation.Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time bydescribing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would bebroadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water whilechildren sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every colorand a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of theroom would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as thegentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of
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the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window.The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left himalone.Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real worldoutside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.It faced a blank wall.The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had describedsuch wonderful things outside this window.The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.' Your legacy is what you do, the contribution you make, the human beings you impact. Whetheryou do so in our sublime fraternity, or at your child’s school, or for a friend in need, keep the faith,make a contribution, and leave a legacy. Brethren! You are now to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue to mix again with theworld. Amidst its concerns and employments, forget not the duties you have heard so frequentlyinculcated and forcibly recommended in our lodges. Be diligent, prudent, temperate, discreet.Remember that around our altar you have promised to befriend and relieve every worthy Brotherwho shall need your assistance. Remember that you have promised to remind him, in the mosttender manner, of his failings, and aid his reformation. These generous principles are to extendfurther. Every human being has a claim upon our kind offices. Do good unto all. Recommend itmore especially to the household of the faithful. Finally, Brethren, be ye all of one mind. Live inpeace, and may the god of love and harmony delight to dwell with you and bless you.To our Guests, as you leave this place of fellowship, carry with you into the world the sense ofservice, integrity, and tolerance which Masonry seeks to inculcate in its members. Be just. Lovekindness. Walk humbly with your god.Ladies and gentlemen, Brethren and guests, it is an honor to serve you. God bless.
All business having been disposed of, the 162nd Annual Communication of the Most WorshipfulGrand Lodge of Minnesota was closed at 2:45 p.m. in ample form by the Grand Master, MostWorshipful Brother John R. Gann. Attest: Douglas J. Campbell John R. Gann Grand Secretary Grand Master
List of Appendices PageAPPENDIX A Grand Lodge Officers by Years 94APPENDIX B Names of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged 99APPENDIX C Location of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged 101APPENDIX D Directory of Lodges January 1, 2014 103APPENDIX E Lodges, Lost or Changed 108APPENDIX F Abstract of Returns for 2013 115APPENDIX G Grand Secretaries 122APPENDIX H Grand Representatives 124APPENDIX I Deaths by Lodges in 2013 127APPENDIX J Distinguished Dead of Other Grand Jurisdictions 133APPENDIX K District Representatives, Area Deputies 134APPENDIX L Board of Custodians 140APPENDIX M & N Custodians Emeritus & Monitors Emeritus 142APPENDIX O Honorary Past Grand Officers 143
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APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M. No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
February 24, 1853 A.E. Ames*................2 A.Goodrich*............3 D.F. Brawley* ............3 A. Van Vorhes* ...............1 E. Case* .....................2 J.G. Lennon* ...................2January 3, 1854 A.E. Ames*................2 D.F. Brawley* .........3 A. Van Vorhes*..........1 A.T.C. Pierson*................5 E. Case* .....................4 H. Reynolds¶ ...................2January 5, 1855 M. Sherburne*............5 A.T.C. Pierson*.......5 C.T. Stearns§ ..............1 A. Van Vorhes* ...............1 E. Case* .....................4 H. Reynolds¶ ...................2January 11, 1856 A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 H.N. Setzer* ............1 T.J. Lombard* ............6 E.A. Hodgson‡.................4 E. Case* .....................4 H. Reynolds¶ ...................2January 8, 1857 A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 Wm. H. Mower‡ .....1 E.A. Hodgson‡ ...........4 Wm . Lee*........................7 E. Case* .....................4 G.W. Prescott§* ..............5January 8, 1858 A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 D.B. Loowis* ..........1 Frank Mantor*..........11 A.C. Smith* .....................3 E.Case* ......................4 G.W. Prescott§* ..............5October 28, 1858 A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 D.B. Loowis* ..........1 Frank Mantor*..........16 Sam E. Adams*..............16 E. Case* ...................19 G.W. Prescott§* ..............5October 26, 1859 A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 D.B. Loowis* ..........1 Sam E. Adams*........16 J.C. Whipple*...................9 E. Case* ...................19 G.W. Prescott§* ..............5October 25, 1860 A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 D.B. Loowis* ..........1 J.C. Whipple*.............9 C.W. Thompson*...........17 E. Case* ...................19 G.W. Prescott§* ..............5October 23, 1861 A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 J.C. Whipple*..........9 L.E. Thompson*.........1 Geo. Bradley* ................31 E. Case* ...................19 G.W. Prescott§* ..............5October 28, 1863† A.T.C. Pierson*..........5 L.E. Thompson*......1 C.H. Lindsley¶ .........21 W.T. Rigby• ...................28 E. Case* ...................19 G.W. Prescott§* ..............5October 26, 1864 G.W. Prescott§* .........5 L.E. Thompson*......1 E.C. Wells* ..............31 A.B. Curry¶....................28 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5October 25, 1865 G.W. Prescott§* .........5 P.P. Hubbell* ........18 G.B. Cooley*............11 A.J. Phelps* ...................34 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 C.W. Carpenter*..............5October 24, 1866 Chas. W. Nash*........35 W.T. Rigby*..........28 Robert Stewart*........49 S.R. Merrell*..................40 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 Wm. S. Combs* ..............5October 24, 1867 Chas. W. Nash*........35 R.A. Jones* ...........21 S.R. Merrell* ............40 S.Y. Hyde§.....................49 Geo. L Otis*...............5 Wm. S. Combs* ..............5January 15, 1869† Chas. W. Nash*........35 R.A. Jones* ...........21 S.R. Merrell* ............40 S.Y. Hyde§.....................49 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 Wm S. Combs* ...............5January 13, 1870 Chas. W. Nash*........35 G.B. Cooley*.........11 S.Y. Hyde§ ...............49 Fred Joss* ........................8 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 Wm. S. Combs* ..............5January 12, 1871 Chas. W. Nash*........35 C. Griswold* .........49 E.D.B. Porter‡ ..........12 J.W. Morford*................33 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 Wm. S. Combs* ..............5January 12, 1872 G.B. Cooley* ...........11 C. Griswold* .........49 J.N. Castle* ................1 E.P. Barnum*.................60 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 Wm. S. Combs* ..............5January 15, 1873 C. Griswold* ............49 J.N. Castle* .............1 Edgar Nash* .............79 I.B. Cummings* .............18 Geo. L. Otis*..............5 E.D.B. Porter‡ ...............12January 15, 1874 C. Griswold* ............49 J.N. Castle* .............1 Edgar Nash* .............79 I.B. Cummings* .............18 Geo. A. Camp* ..........2 E.D.B. Porter‡ ...............12January 13, 1875 C. Griswold* ............49 J.C. Braden* ..........89 I.B. Cummings* .......18 H.R. Wells*....................36 Geo. A. Camp* ..........2 E.D.B. Porter‡ ...............12January 13, 1876 J.C. Braden*.............89 I.B. Cummings* ....28 Henry R. Wells*.......36 A.J. Edgerton* ...............11 Geo. A. Camp* ..........2 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 11, 1877 J.C. Braden*.............89 E.W. Durant*...........1 L.Z. Rogers*.............35 C.O. Ball* ........................7 Geo. A. Camp* ..........2 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 16, 1878 E.W. Durant* .............1 Henry R. Wells*....36 C.H. Benton*..............4 C.N. Daniels*...................9 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 15, 1879 Henry R. Wells*.......36 C.H. Benton*...........4 C.N. Daniels* .............9 Geo. A. Camp* ................2 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 14, 1880 Henry R. Wells*.......36 C.H. Benton*...........4 G.H. Davis*..............23 J.H. Brown* .................104 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 12, 1881 Henry R. Wells*.......36 G.H. Davis*...........23 H.R. Denny*...........111 R.H. Gove* ....................21 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 11, 1882 C.H. Benton* .............4 G.H. Davis*...........23 H.R. Denny*...........111 R.H. Gove* ....................21 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 10, 1883 C.H. Benton* .............4 H.R. Denny*........111 R.H Gove*................21 A.P. Fitch§ .....................21 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 16, 1884 Henry R. Denny* ...111 R.H. Gove*............21 A.P. Fitch§ ...............97 C.H. Smith* ...................97 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 14, 1885 Henry R. Denny* ...111 R.H. Gove*............21 J.A. Kiester*.............57 A. Marden* ....................98 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5January 13, 1886 R.H. Gove* ..............21 J.H. Brown* ........104 J.A. Kiester*.............57 Alphonso Barto* ............60 J.H. Thompson*.......19 A.T.C. Pierson*...............5
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Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
January 12, 1887 J.H. Brown*..................104 J.A. Kiester* .................57 Alphonso Barto*.............60 A. LaDue* ...................11 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 A.T.C. Pierson*...........5January 13, 1888 J.H. Brown*..................104 J.A. Kiester* .................57 Alphonso Barto*.............60 Geo. S. Acker* ..............5 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 A.T.C. Pierson*...........5January 17, 1889 J.A. Kiester* ...................57 Alphonso Barto*...........60 W.F. Dickinson*.............91 Chas. D. Boyce*............2 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 A.T.C. Pierson*...........5January 17, 1890 J.A. Kiester* ...................57 Alphonso Barto*...........60 W.F. Dickinson*.............91 Chas. D. Boyce*............2 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 15, 1891 Alphonso Barto*.............60 W.F. Dickinson*...........91 Chas. D. Boyce* ...............2 H.C. Shepard* .............18 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 14, 1892 Alphonso Barto*.............60 W.F. Dickinson*...........91 C.L. Brown* .................133 Wm.B. Patton* ............79 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 12, 1893 W.F. Dickinson*.............91 C.L. Brown* ...............133 Chas. L. West*................39 J.D. Markham*..........164 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 11, 1894 C.L. Brown* .................133 Chas. L. West*..............39 J.F. Lawless* ....................3 A.T. Stebbins*.............21 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 17, 1895 C.L. Brown* .................133 J.F. Lawless* ..................3 A.T. Stebbins* ................21 A. Brandenburg* .........99 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 16, 1896 J.F. Lawless* ....................3 A.T. Stebbins* ..............21 A. Brandenburg* ............99 J.H. Randall* .................4 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 14, 1897 J.F. Lawless* ....................3 A.T. Stebbins* ..............21 A. Brandenburg* ............99 J.H. Randall* .................4 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 13, 1898 A.T. Stebbins* ................21 A. Brandenburg* ..........99 J.H. Randall* ....................4 A.D. Countryman* ....137 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 12, 1899 A.T. Stebbins* ................21 A. Brandenburg* ..........99 A.D. Countryman* .......137 Gideon S. Ives* ...........54 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 18, 1900 A. Brandenburg* ............99 A.D. Countryman* .....137 Gideon S. Ives*...............54 H.R. Adams*.............224 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 24, 1901 Gideon S. Ives*...............54 H.R. Adams* ..............224 W.A. McGonagle*..........79 Enoch Stott* ................18 J.H. Thompson* ..........19 T. Montgomery*........54January 23, 1902 A.D. Countryman* .......137 H.R. Adams* ..............224 W.A. McGonagle*..........79 Enoch Stott* ................18 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 T. Montgomery*........54February 25, 1903 H.R. Adams* ................224 W.A. McGonagle*........79 H.M. Tusler*.................163 Thomas Morris* ........141 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 T. Montgomery*........54January 21, 1904 W.A. McGonagle*..........79 H.M. Tusler*...............163 Thomas Morris* ...........141 Gustaf Widell* ............12 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 T. Montgomery*........54January 19, 1905 H.M. Tusler*.................163 Thomas Morris* .........141 Gustaf Widell*................12 Wm. P. Roberts* ...........4 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 T. Montgomery*........54January 18, 1906 Thomas Morris* ...........141 Gustaf Widell*..............12 Wm. P. Roberts*...............4 E.E. Swan* ................229 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 T. Montgomery*........54January 24, 1907 Gustaf Widell*................12 Wm. P. Roberts*.............4 E.E. Swan* ...................229 S.L. Frazer* ...............186 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 T. Montgomery*........54January 23, 1908 Wm. P. Roberts*...............4 Eugene E. Swan*........229 Wm. B. Patton* ..............79 Elmer A. Kling* ........140 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 21, 1909 Eugene E. Swan*..........229 Wm B. Patton* .............79 Elmer A. Kling* ...........140 Owen Morris* ...............5 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 20, 1910 Wm. B. Patton* ..............79 Elmer A. Kling* .........140 Owen Morris*...................5 W. Hayes Laird* .........18 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 19, 1911 Elmer A. Kling* ...........140 Owen Morris*.................5 W. Hayes Laird*.............18 R.E. Denfeld*............186 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 18, 1912 Owen Morris*...................5 W. Hayes Laird*...........18 R.E. Denfeld* ...............186 H.M. Burnham*...........90 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 23, 1913 W. Hayes Laird*.............18 R.E. Denfeld* .............186 H.M. Burnham*..............90 A.G. Pinkham*..........171 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 22, 1914 R.E. Denfeld* ...............186 H. M. Burnham*...........90 A.G. Pinkham* .............171 Albert Berg*..............272 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 21, 1915 H.M. Burnham*..............90 A.G. Pinkham* ...........171 Albert Berg* .................272 W.N. Kendrick* ..........58 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 20, 1916 A.G. Pinkham* .............171 Albert Berg* ...............272 W.N. Kendrick*..............58 Geo. M. Stowe*.........156 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 18, 1917 Albert Berg* .................272 W.N. Kendrick*............58 Geo. M. Stowe*............156 E.A. Montgomery*......19 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 17, 1918 W. N. Kendrick*.............58 Geo. M. Stowe*..........156 E.A. Montgomery* .........19 F.E. Jenkins* .................9 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 16, 1919 Geo. M. Stowe*............156 E.A. Montgomery* .......19 F.E. Jenkins* ....................9 Herman Held* .............98 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190
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APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
January 22, 1920 E.A. Montgomery* .........19 F.E. Jenkins* ..................9 Herman Held*.................98 J.M. McConnell*.........12 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 20, 1921 F.E. Jenkins* ....................9 Herman Held*...............98 J.M. McConnell* ............12 J.D. Markham*..........164 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 19, 1922 Herman Held*.................98 J.M. McConnell* ..........12 J.D. Markham* .............164 Hayden French* ........143 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 18, 1923 J.M. McConnell* ............12 J.D. Markham* ...........164 Hayden French*............143 Albert F. Pray* ............19 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 17, 1924 J.D. Markham* .............164 Hayden French*..........143 Albert F. Pray* ...............19 Wm. R. Smith*..........129 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 22, 1925 Hayden French*............143 Albert F. Pray* .............19 Wm. R. Smith* .............129 Sam A. Erickson*......141 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 22, 1926 Albert F. Pray* ...............19 Wm. R. Smith* ...........129 Sam A. Erickson ...........141 Edwin J. Simon* .......168 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 20, 1927 Wm. R. Smith* .............129 Sam A. Erickson* .......141 Edwin J. Simon*...........168 William K. Gill*..........79 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 19, 1928 Sam A. Erickson* .........141 Edwin J. Simon*.........168 William K. Gill* .............79 Jos. L. Mitchell*..........39 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 17, 1929 Edwin J. Simon*...........168 William K. Gill* ...........79 Jos. L. Mitchell* .............39 Guy F. Streater* ..........18 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 16, 1930 William K. Gill* .............79 Jos. L. Mitchell* ...........39 Guy F. Streater*..............18 M.J. Brown*..............233 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 22, 1931 Jos. L. Mitchell* .............39 Guy F. Streater*............18 M.J. Brown* .................233 B.S. Adams*..............255 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 21, 1932 Guy F. Streater*..............18 M.J. Brown* ...............233 B.S. Adams*.................255 E.G. McKeown*........148 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 19, 1933 M.J. Brown* .................233 B.S. Adams*...............255 E.G. McKeown*...........148 W.A. Elliott* .............176 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 18, 1934 B.S. Adams*.................255 E.G. McKeown*.........143 W.A. Elliott*.................176 F.W. Matson*............190 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 17, 1935 E.G. McKeown*...........148 W.A. Elliott*...............176 F.W. Matson* ...............190 R.W. Stanford*..........104 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 16, 1936 W.A. Eliott*..................176 F.W. Matson* .............190 R.W. Stanford* .............104 G.H. Nordbye* ..........112 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 John Fishel* ............190January 21, 1937 F.W. Matson* ...............190 R.W. Stanford* ...........104 G.H. Nordbye* .............112 Milo B. Price* .............33 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 20, 1938 R.W. Stanford* .............104 G.H. Nordbye* ...........112 Milo B. Price*.................33 C.C. Colton*..............186 D.W. Knowlton* .......112 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 19, 1939 G.H. Nordbye* .............112 Milo B. Price*...............33 C.C. Colton* .................186 Wm. P. Sturtz* ............26 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 18, 1940 Milo B. Price*.................33 C.C. Colton* ...............186 Wm. P. Sturtz*................26 Louis H. Colson* ......156 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 16, 1941 C.C. Colton* .................186 Wm. P. Sturtz*..............26 Louis H. Colson*..........156 Dick A. Mitchell*......264 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J. H. Anderson*.........39January 22, 1942 Wm. P. Sturtz*................26 Louis H. Colson*........156 Dick A. Mitchell* .........264 Wm. F. Holman*.......316 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J. H. Anderson*.........39January 21, 1943 Louis H. Colson*..........156 DickA. Mitchell* ........264 Wm. F. Holman* ..........316 Vernon Gates*.............21 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 20, 1944 Dick A. Mitchell* .........264 Wm. F. Holman* ........316 Vernon Gates* ................21 C.L. Jacobson* ..........317 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 18, 1945 Wm. F. Holman* ..........316 Vernon Gates* ..............21 C.L. Jacobson* .............317 John B. Tomhave*.....109 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 17, 1946 Vernon Gates* ................21 C.L. Jacobson* ...........317 John B. Tomhave*........109 R.E. Cummins* .........168 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 16, 1947 C.L. Jacobson* .............317 John B. Tomhave*......109 R.E. Cummins* ............168 W.B. Congdon*.........186 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39January 22, 1948 John B. Tomhave*........109 R.E. Cummins* ..........163 W.B. Congdon* ............186 Keith M. Brown*.........64 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39March 24, 1949 R.E. Cummins* ............168 W.B. Congdon* ..........186 Keith M. Brown*............64 Einar W. Johnson* ........3 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39March 23, 1950 Keith M. Brown*............64 Einar W. Johnson*..........3 Geo. W. Christie* .........308 Herman T. Olson* .....197 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39March 22, 1951 Einar W. Johnson*............3 Geo. W. Christie* .......308 Herman T. Olson* ........197 Leroy E. Matson*..........2 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39March 20, 1952 Geo. W. Christie* .........308 Herman T. Olson* ......197 Leroy E. Matson* .............2 Willard L. Hillyer*......18 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson*..........39
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APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M. No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
March 19, 1953 Herman T. Olson* ........197 Leroy E. Matson* ...........2 Willard L. Hillyer* .........18 Otto L. Danek* ...............42 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 J.H. Anderson* ...............39March 18, 1954 Leroy E. Matson* .............2 Willard L. Hillyer* .......18 Otto L. Danek* ...............42 Geo. R. Wilson* ...........100 Cyril L. Lamm*...........19 John B. Tomhave*........109March 24, 1955 Willard L. Hillyer* .........18 Otto L. Danek* .............42 Geo. R. Wilson* ...........100 J. Miles Martin*............160 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 22, 1956 Otto L. Danek* ...............42 Geo. R. Wilson* .........100 J. Miles Martin*............160 Clyde E. Hegman*........312 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 21, 1957 George R. Wilson* .......100 J. Miles Martin*..........160 Clyde E. Hegman*........312 Martin H. Voss* ...........101 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 20, 1958 J. Miles Martin*............160 Clyde E. Hegman*......312 Martin H. Voss* ...........101 Edw. L. Gruber* ...........318 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 19, 1959 Clyde E. Hegman*........312 Martin H. Voss ...........101 Edw. L. Gruber* ...........318 Stafford King* ..............275 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 24, 1960 Martin H. Voss* ...........101 Edw. L. Gruber* .........318 Stafford King* ..............275 H.B. Olson* ..................133 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 23, 1961 Stafford King* ..............275 H.B. Olson* ................133 Edwin W. Toms*..........288 Paul M. Olstad* ............233 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 22, 1962 H.B. Olson* ..................133 Edwin W. Toms*........288 Paul M. Olstad* ............233 Frank E. Edey* .............321 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 21, 1963 Edwin W. Toms*..........288 Paul M. Olstad* ..........233 Frank E. Edey* .............321 Mortimer B. Miley*..........3 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 12, 1964 Paul M. Olstad* ............233 Frank E. Edey* ...........321 Mortimer B. Miley*..........3 Joseph L. Seltzer*.........323 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 18, 1965 Frank E. Edey* .............321 Mortimer B. Miley*........3 Joseph L. Seltzer*.........323 D. William Tiffany* .......91 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 24, 1966 Mortimer B. Miley*..........3 Joseph L. Seltzer*.......323 D. William Tiffany* .......91 Franklin G. Emrick* .....319 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 29, 1967 Joseph L. Seltzer*.........323 D. William Tiffany* .....91 Franklin G. Emrick* .....316 Donald L. Barnes*........306 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334March 29, 1968 D. William Tiffany* .......91 Franklin G. Emrick* ...316 Donald L. Barnes*........306 Wm. W. Widstrand*.....225 L.K. Thompson* .........19 David E. Palmer*..........334 ............................................ .......................................... ............................................ ............................................ ......................................... Einar W. Johnson*............3March 28, 1969 Franklin G. Emrick* .....316 Donald L. Barnes*......306 Wm. W. Widstrand* .....255 Russell E. Torfin*.........161 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen*.......148April 3, 1970 Donald L. Barnes*........306 Wm. W. Widstrand* ....255 Russell E. Torfin*.........161 Verne E. Long...............148 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3April 2, 1971 Wm. W. Widstrand*.....255 Russell E. Torfin*.......161 Verne E. Long...............148 Harry P. Larson*...........292 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3April 21, 1972 Russell E. Torfin*.........161 Verne E. Long.............148 Harry P. Larson*...........292 Archibald Duncan*.......166 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3April 6, 1973 Verne E. Long...............148 Harry P. Larson*.........292 Archibald Duncan*.......166 Otis H. Godfrey, Jr.* ........5 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 29, 1974 Harry P. Larson*...........292 Archibald Duncan*.....166 Otis H. Godfrey, Jr.* ........5 J.R. Hendrickson, Sr.*......19 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3April 4, 1975 Archibald Duncan*.......166 Otis H. Godfrey, Jr. * .....5 Ross E. Frederickson*....250 Donald M. Severson .......187 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3April 2, 1976 Otis H. Godfrey Jr.* .........5 Ross E. Frederickson* .250 Donald M. Severson.....187 A. Raymond Pavola* ...282 L.K. Thompson* .........19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3April 1, 1977 Ross E. Frederickson*....250 Donald M. Severson ...187 A. Raymond Pavola*....282 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*......293 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 31, 1978 Donald M. Severson .....187 A. Raymond Pavola*..282 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*......293 John P. Peterson............207 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 30, 1979 A. Raymond Pavola*....282 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*....293 John P. Peterson............207 Jay. A. York*................262 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 28, 1980 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*......293 John P. Peterson..........207 Jay A. York*.................262 Alyn N. Dull ...................23 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 27, 1981 John P. Peterson............207 Jay A. York*...............262 Alyn N. Dull ...................23 Charles J. Wilson*..59-100 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 26, 1982 Jay A. York*.................262 Alyn N. Dull .................23 Charles J. Wilson*...59-100 Donald J. Flood* ..........257 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 25, 1983 Alyn N. Dull ...................23 Charles J. Wilson*.59-100 Donald J. Food*............257 Donald W. Sether* .......258 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 30, 1984 Charles J. Wilson*...59-100 Donald J. Flood* ........257 Donald W. Sether* .......258 Ralph L. Hultquist* ..........4 R.E. Schlemmer*.......118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3March 29, 1985 Donald J. Flood* ..........257 Donald W. Sether* .....258 Ralph H. Hultquist*..........4 David S. Bouschor........198 Galen L. Schmick* .....277 R. E. Schlemmer*.........118
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Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M. No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
April 4, 1986 Donald W. Sether* .........258 Ralph L. Hultquist* ............4 David E. Bouschor............198 Ward C. Sonsteby .............81 Galen L. Schmick* ..........277 R.E. Schlemmer* ...............118April 4, 1987 Ralph W. Hultquist* ...........4 David S. Bouschor...........198 Ward C. Sonsteby...............81 Lane Peterson*.........197-283 Galen L. Schmick* ..........277 R.E. Schlemmer* ...............118March 26, 1988 David S. Bouschor ............198 Ward C. Sonsteby................81 Robert F. Papas*..................300 Charles Baltos......................8 Fred B. Vihovde.........334-346 R.E. Schlemmer*...............118April 1, 1989 Ward C. Sonsteby ..............81 Robert F. Papas* ..............300 Charles Baltos ........................8 Edward W. Waldon* .104-23 Fred B. Vihovde .......334-346 R.E. Schlemmer*............118March 31, 1990 Robert F. Papas* ...................300 Charles Baltos ............................8 Edward W. Waldon* ........104-23 Warren K. Clark*.................203 Fred B. Vihovde.........334-346 R.E. Schlemmer*............118April 13, 1991 Charles Baltos..................8 Edward W. Waldon*104-23 Warren K. Clark*...........203 Rodney M. Larson* .......30 Fred B. Vihovde .......334-346 R.E. Schlemmer*............118March 28, 1992 Edward W. Waldon*104-23 Warren K. Clark*.........203 Rodney M. Larson* .........30 Jack A. Benson ............176 Fred B. Vihovde .......334-346 R.E. Schlemmer*..............118March 27, 1993 Warren K. Clark*.........203 Rodney M. Larson* .......30 Jack A. Benson ..............176 Eric J. Neetenbeek .......306 Douglas J. Campbell ...334 R.E. Schlemmer*............118April 9, 1994 Rodney M. Larson* .......30 Jack A. Benson ............176 Eric J. Neetenbeek .........306 J.V. Christianson..........119 Douglas J. Campbell....334 R.E. Schlemmer*............118April 8, 1995 Jack A. Benson ............176 Eric J. Neetenbeek .......306 J.V. Christianson ...........119 Charles J. Luman .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ...334 R.E. Schlemmer*............118April 13, 1996 Eric J. Neetenbeek .......306 J.V. Christianson..........119 Charles J. Luman ...........263 Jeffry N. Lewis ............300 Douglas J. Campbell ...334 R.E. Schlemmer*............118March 22, 1997 J.V. Christianson..........119 Charles J. Luman .........263 Jeffry N. Lewis ..............300 Philip G. Soderberg .......22 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell.......334March 28, 1998 Charles J. Luman .........263 Jeffry N. Lewis ............300 Philip G. Soderberg .........22 Roger J. Taylor .........23-92 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell.......334April 17, 1999 Jeffry N. Lewis ............300 Philip G. Soderberg .......22 Roger J. Taylor ...........23-92 Duane E. Anderson* ....306 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell.......334April 8, 2000 Philip G. Soderberg .......22 Roger J. Taylor .........23-92 Terryl L. Tilton.......239-189 Neil E. Neddermeyer....205 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2March 31, 2001 Roger J. Taylor .........23-92 Terryl L. Tilton .....239-189 Neil E. Neddermeyer .....205 Gerald E. Rhoads .........287 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 13, 2002 Terry L. Tilton ......239-189 Neil E. Neddermeyer....205 Gerald E. Rhoads ...........287 Andrew J. Rice ............263 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 5, 2003 Neil E. Neddermeyer....205 Gerald E. Rhoads .........287 Andrew J. Rice ..............263 Steven R. Johnson.195-209 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2March 27, 2004 Gerald E. Rhoads .........287 Andrew J. Rice ............263 Steven R. Johnson...195-209 Raymond Christensen .286 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 9, 2005 Andrew J. Rice ............263 Steven R. Johnson.195-209 Raymond Christensen ...286 Thomas C. Jackson ......277 Eric J. Neetenbeek ......306 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 8, 2006 Steven R. Johnson.195-209 Raymond Christensen .286 Thomas C. Jackson ........277 Thomas G. McCarthy ...209 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...306-2 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 14, 2007 Raymond Christensen .286 Thomas C. Jackson ......277 Thomas G. McCarthy.....209 John L. Cook, Jr...........263 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 12, 2008 Thomas C. Jackson ......277 Thomas G. McCarthy ...209 John L. Cook, Jr.............263 Thomas E. Hendrickson ...2 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2March 28, 2009 Thomas G. McCarthy ...209 John L. Cook, Jr...........263 Thomas E. Hendrickson.....2 Brian E. Beermann ......191 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2March 27, 2010 John L. Cook, Jr...........263 Thomas Hendrickson 2-351 Brian E. Beermann .191-352 David E. Olson .....165-344 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 9, 2011 Thomas Hendrickson 2-351 Brian E. Beermann ......191 David E. Olson .......165-344 James Christensen 293-349 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 14, 2012 Brian E. Beermann ......191 David E. Olson .....165-344 James Christensen.. 293-349 John R. Gann .......277-351 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 13, 2013 David E. Olson .....165-344 James Christensen 293-349 John R. Gann .........277-351 Robert L. Darling..... 16-23 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2April 5, 2014 James Christensen 293-349 John R. Gann .......277-351 Robert L. Darling ...... 16-23 John B. Studell ..2-165-243 Brent L. Metcalf .........263 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2March 28, 2015 John R. Gann .......277-351 Robert L. Darling..... 16-23 John B. Studell ....2-165-243 Edw. Halpaus 23-125-223.. Brent L. Metcalf ..263-290 Douglas J. Campbell ..........2*Deceased †No Communication of Grand Lodge in 1862 or 1868. ¶Stricken from roll of Lodge. ‡Expelled §Withdrawn
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Name of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged
Name ............................No. ............................City
Accacia ..........................51 ..............Cottage GroveAlbert Pike ..................237 ........................HopkinsAncient Landmark ..........5 ........................St. PaulAnoka ............................30 ..........................AnokaAntiquity ........................91 ............Redwood FallsArcana ..........................187..................MinneapolisAtelier ..........................202 ........................DawsonAurora ..........................100........................BrainerdBemidji ........................233 ........................BemidjiBen Franklin ................114 ........................LuverneBethel ..........................103 ................Lake CrystalBiwabik ........................293 ........................BiwabikBraden ..........................168 ........................St. PaulCaledonia ......................20 ....................CaledoniaCanby ..........................147 ..........................CanbyCarnelian ........................40......................Lake CityCass ..............................243 ....................Ham LakeCataract ............................2..................MinneapolisChain Lake ....................64 ......................FairmontCharity............................98......................New UlmChippewa ....................275 ........................BigforkClearwater ......................28 ....................ClearwaterCompass ......................265..................RobbinsdaleConstellation ..................81....................AlexandriaCorinthian ......................67 ..................FarmingtonCorner Stone ..................99..................Fergus FallsCrescent........................207 ..........................StaplesCrookston ....................141 ....................CrookstonDakota ............................7........................HastingsDalles ..........................181 ........................CloquetDaylight........................348 ......................RosevilleDelta ............................119 ......................MarshallEly ................................288 ................................ElyEuclid ..........................198 ..........................DuluthEureka ............................75 ..........................LeRoyEveleth ........................239 ........................EvelethEvergreen ......................46 ............................UticaExcelsior ......................113 ......................ExcelsiorFaribault ..........................9 ......................FaribaultFidelity ..........................39 ..........................AustinFides ............................246 ........................SanbornForest Lake ..................344 ..................Forest LakeFortitude ......................188 ................Two HarborsFraternal ........................92 ......................PrincetonFraternity......................101 ................WorthingtonGarnet ..........................166 ..........White Bear LakeGlen Avon....................306 ..........................DuluthGolden Fleece ................89......................LitchfieldGolden Sheaf................133 ..........................MorrisGriswold ......................218 ..........................Dassel
Name ............................No. ............................City
Guardian ......................149......................BrowntonHector ..........................158 ..........................HectorHelios ..........................273....................CambridgeHematite ......................274 ......................ChisholmHiram ..........................287 ....................LindstromHope ..............................42 ........................GlencoeIonic ............................186 ..........................DuluthItasca ............................208 ..............Grand RapidsJasper............................164 ....................Rush CityKasson-Mantorville........11 ..................MantorvilleKhurum-Sunlight ........112 ..............St. Louis ParkKoochiching ................270 ........International FallsLake Harriet ................277..................MinneapolisLake Superior ..............349 ..........................DuluthLake Wilson ................262 ................Lake WilsonLebanon........................346 ..........................SavageLibanus ..........................96 ......................St. JamesMacalester ....................290 ........................St. PaulMankato ........................12 ......................MankatoMcKinley ....................251 ............................TylerMeridian ........................25 ......................ChatfieldMesaba ........................255 ........................HibbingMinneapolis....................19..................MinneapolisMinnehaha....................165..................MinneapolisMinn. River Valley ..........6 ..........................SavageMizpah ........................191 ..............South St. PaulMontgomery ................258 ........................St. PaulMonticello ......................16 ....................MonticelloMoorhead ....................126 ....................MoorheadMora ............................223 ............................MoraMound..........................320 ..........................MoundMount Tabor ................106................Detroit LakesMurray..........................199 ........................SlaytonMystic ..........................213 ..........................AitkinMystic Star ....................69 ......................RushfordNashwauk ....................331 ....................NashwaukNelson ..........................135 ........................BuffaloNewport........................118 ................St. Paul ParkNicollet ..........................54 ........................St. PeterNortheast-Win Lewis ..125............................OsseoNorthern ......................236 ..........Thief River FallsNorth Star ......................23 ......................St. CloudOlivia............................220............................OliviaOrient ............................84................Money CreekOriental ..........................34 ................Cannon FallsOsiris ............................272 ......................BaudetteOtter Tail......................284..............Pelican RapidsPalestine ........................79 ..........................DuluthPerham ........................157 ........................PerhamPhoenix Daylight ........350 ..............St. Louis Park
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Name of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged
Name ............................No. ............................CityStar in the East ..............33 ....................OwatonnaStar in the West..............60..................Sauk CentreStephen ........................279 ........................StephenStewartville ..................203 ..................StewartvilleSunset ..........................109 ..................MontevideoTaconite........................342 ....................Silver BayTemple ..........................59 ..................HutchinsonTemplar ........................176 ..............St. Louis ParkTracy ............................155 ............................TracyTraverse........................189 ......................WheatonTrinity ..........................282 ..........................DuluthTuscan ............................77 ........................WasecaTusler-Summit ............263 ......................RosevilleUnizar ..........................347 ........................HopkinsValley ..........................174 ....................GlenwoodVirginia ........................264 ........................VirginiaWaconia ......................326 ......................WaconiaWadena ........................156 ........................WadenaWalker..........................302..........................WalkerWayzata........................205........................WayzataWestern Star ..................26 ....................Albert LeaWinona ..........................18 ........................Winona
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Name ............................No. ............................CityPleasant Grove ..............22 ............Pleasant GrovePlymouth ....................160 ..........................CrystalPrairie ..........................123..........Blooming PrairiePreston............................36..........................PrestonPrudence ........................97........................WindomQuarry ..........................148 ......................PipestoneRed River ....................292..........East Grand ForksRed Wing ........................8 ....................Red WingRising Sun......................49 ....................St. CharlesRochester........................21......................RochesterRoseau..........................268..........................RoseauRussell-Balaton ............291 ........................BalatonSt. Johns ..........................1 ......................StillwaterSt. Paul ............................3 ........................St. PaulSharon ..........................104 ........................WillmarShell ............................184 ..................Park RapidsSherburne ......................95 ......................Elk RiverSibley ..........................209 ......................WinthropSir Winston Churchill 351..................MinneapolisSocial..............................48 ....................NorthfieldSolomon's ....................286..................Moose Lake Star ................................62 ......................Rockford
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Location of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged by City
Location Lodge No. Location Lodge No.
Aitkin....................... Mystic..........................213Albert Lea................ Western Star ..................26Alexandria ............... Constellation .................81Anoka ...................... Anoka ............................30Austin ...................... Fidelity ..........................39Balaton .................... Russell-Balaton ...........291Baudette................... Osiris ...........................272Bemidji .................... Bemidji........................233Bigfork .................... Chippewa ....................275Biwabik ................... Biwabik .......................293Blooming Prairie ..... Prairie ..........................123Brainerd ................... Aurora .........................100Brownton................. Guardian......................149Buffalo..................... Nelson .........................135Caledonia................. Caledonia ......................20Cambridge ............... Helios ..........................273Canby ...................... Canby ..........................147Cannon Falls............ Oriental..........................34Chatfield .................. Meridian ........................25Chisholm ................. Hematite ......................274Clearwater ............... Clearwater .....................28Cloquet .................... Dalles ..........................181Cottage Grove ......... Accacia..........................51Coon Rapids ............ Cass .............................243Crookston ................ Crookston ....................141Crystal ..................... Plymouth .....................160Dawson.................... Atelier..........................202Detroit Lakes ........... Mt. Tabor ....................106Duluth...................... Euclid ..........................198Duluth...................... Glen Avon ...................306Duluth...................... Ionic ............................186Duluth...................... Lake Superior..............349Duluth...................... Palestine ........................79Duluth...................... Trinity..........................282East Grand Forks ..... Red River ....................292Elk River ................. Sherburne ......................95Ely ........................... Ely ...............................288Eveleth..................... Eveleth ........................239Excelsior.................. Excelsior......................113Fairmont .................. Chain Lake ....................64Faribault .................. Faribault ..........................9Farmington .............. Corinthian......................67Fergus Falls ............. Corner Stone .................99Forest Lake .............. Forest lake ...................344Glencoe.................... Hope ..............................42Glenwood ................ Valley ..........................174Grand Rapids........... Itasca ...........................208Hastings ................... Dakota .............................7Hector ...................... Hector..........................158Hibbing.................... Mesaba ........................255
Hutchinson .............. Temple ..........................59International Falls.... Koochiching ................270Lake City ................. Carnelian .......................40Lake Crystal ............ Bethel ..........................103Lake Wilson ............ Lake Wilson ................262LeRoy ...................... Eureka ...........................75Lindstrom ................ Hiram ..........................287Litchfield ................. Golden Fleece ...............89Luverne.................... Ben Franklin................114Mankato................... Mankato ........................12Mantorville .............. Kasson-Mantorville.......11Marshall................... Delta ............................119Minneapolis ............. Arcana .........................187Minneapolis ............. Braden .........................168Minneapolis ............. Cataract ...........................2Minneapolis ............. Lake Harriet ................277Minneapolis ............. Minneapolis...................19Minneapolis ............. Minnehaha...................165Minneapolis ............. Sir Winston Churchill .351Minneapolis ............ Unizar..........................347Money Creek** ....... Orient ............................84Montevideo.............. Sunset ..........................109Monticello ............... Monticello .....................16Moorhead ................ Moorhead ....................126Moose Lake ............. Solomon's ....................286Mora ........................ Mora ............................223Morris ...................... Golden Sheaf...............133Mound ..................... Mound .........................320Nashwauk ................ Nashwauk....................331New Ulm ................. Charity...........................98Northfield ................ Social.............................48Olivia ....................... Olivia...........................220Osseo ....................... Northeast-Win. Lewis .125Owatonna ................ Star in the East ..............33Park Rapids ............. Shell ............................184Pelican Rapids ......... Otter Tail .....................284Perham..................... Perham ........................157Pipestone ................. Quarry .........................148Pleasant Grove......... Pleasant Grove ..............22Preston ..................... Preston...........................36Princeton.................. Fraternal ........................92Red Wing................. Red Wing ........................8Redwood Falls......... Antiquity .......................91Robbinsdale ............. Compass ......................265Rochester ................. Rochester.......................21Rockford.................. Star ................................62Roseau ..................... Roseau.........................268Roseville.................. Daylight.......................348Roseville.................. Tusler-Summit ............263Rush City................. Jasper...........................164
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Location of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged by City
Location Lodge No. Location Lodge No.
Rushford .................. Mystic Star ....................69Sauk Centre ............. Star in the West .............60Savage ..................... Minnesota River Valley ..6Savage ..................... Lebanon.......................346Silver Bay................ Taconite.......................342Slayton..................... Murray.........................199South St. Paul .......... Mizpah ........................191Staples ..................... Crescent.......................207Stephen .................... Stephen........................279Stewartville.............. Stewartville .................203Stillwater ................. St. John's .........................1St. Charles ............... Rising Sun .....................49St. Cloud.................. North Star......................23St. James.................. Libanus..........................96St. Louis Park .......... Templar .......................176St. Louis Park .......... Khurum-Sunlight ........112St. Louis Park .......... Phoenix Daylight.........350St. Paul .................... Ancient Landmark...........5St. Paul .................... Macalester ...................290St. Paul .................... Montgomery................258
St. Paul .................... Saint. Paul .......................3St. Paul Park ............ Newport.......................118St. Peter ................... Nicollet..........................54Thief River Falls...... Northern ......................236Tracy........................ Tracy ...........................155Two Harbors............ Fortitude ......................188Tyler ........................ McKinley ....................251Utica ........................ Evergreen ......................46Waconia................... Waconia ....................3266Walker ..................... Walker.........................302Waseca .................... Tuscan ...........................77Wayzata ................... Wayzata.......................205Wheaton .................. Traverse.......................189White Bear Lake...... Garnet..........................166Willmar.................... Sharon .........................104Windom................... Prudence........................97Winona .................... Winona ..........................18Winthrop.................. Sibley ..........................209Worthington ............ Fraternity.....................101**Houston R.F.D.
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No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting
1 St Johns ........................... Stillwater ......... Feb. 24, 1853 Jeffrey S. Hagen..................... Robert J. Selden ................. Michael J. White ............... Gregory J. Lane .......... 1st & 3rd Mon. (a)2 Cataract ........................... Minneapolis..... Feb. 24, 1853 Ivan A. Smith ......................... Kevin M. Schwab............... David A. Ott ...................... Douglas J. Campbell... 2nd Tuesday3 St. Paul ............................ St. Paul ............ Feb. 24, 1853 Christopher D. Cusick............ Christopher Robinson ........ Bruce L. Nelson................. Mark W Eldridge ........ 3rd Tues.5 Ancient Landmark .......... St. Paul ............ Jan. 3, 1854 Jeremy L. Nienow.................. Terry Mallberg .................. Johnnie Timm................... Bruce L. Sherman....... 2nd & 4th Thurs. (a)6 Minnesota River Valley .. Shakopee............. July 10, 1999 Timothy Pray ......................... Douglas Rhodes ................ Christopher Brundage ...... Gary Sankary ............. 1st Tues. & 3rd Sat.
7 Dakota ............................. Hastings........... Jan. 9, 1856 Bruce Scott............................. Bradley M Batdorf ............. Leonard Smith ................... James Moore............... 2 & 4 Thurs. (a)8 Red Wing ........................ Red Wing......... Jan. 9, 1856 Jeffrey A. Seaberg.................. Jeffery E. Boigenzahn, II ... Clay Gunderson................ Ethan Seaberg ............. 1st Monday (a)9 Faribault .......................... Faribault .......... Jan. 6, 1857 Jason T. La Voi ...................... James A. Harris.................. Lucas P McCusker ............ Douglas K. Remmey... 2nd Mon.11 Mantorville..................... Mantorville ...... Jan. 6, 1857 Tracy W. Saunders................. James M Randall................ Kenneth Garness ............. Roger Berge............... 2nd Tues. (b)12 Mankato ......................... Mankato........... Jan. 6, 1857 Houssam Abou Mourad ........ Darcy L. Wennes ............... Michael Krediet................ David Peterson............ 2nd Tues. (a)
16 Monticello ...................... Monticello ....... Jan. 8, 1857 Joel B. G. Peterson................. Art Anecki......................... Phillip A Johnson .............. Alex Wilson, IV......... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)18 Winona........................... Winona ............ Jan. 8, 1857 Clint More.............................. Paul C. Himmler ................ Tom Hill ........................... Albert J. Paffrath......... 1& 3 Tues. (a)19 Minneapolis.................... St. Louis Park .. Jan. 7, 1858 Brian L. Dehler ...................... Foster P. Hackett, III.......... Petrus J Fakkeldij .............. Kenneth P. Hill ........... 3rd Wed.20 Caledonia ....................... Caledonia......... Jan. 8, 1858 Mark Schroeder...................... David Holstrom.................. Berdell M. Meiners ........... Tyler Engen ............... 3rd Thurs. (a)21 Rochester........................ Rochester......... Jan. 8, 1858 James C. Pierce ...................... Scott J. Coursey ................. Jeffrey Marschall.............. Paul R. Allen............... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)
22 Pleasant Grove ............... Pleasant Grove. Jan. 8, 1858 Ryan M. Colligan................... Glen L. Larson ................... Kirk C Kottschade............. Charles J. Weisbrod.... 1 & 3 Tues.23 North Star....................... St. Cloud.......... Jan. 8, 1858 James V. Youngren................ Peter Bauer........................ Andrew Harmer................ Nicholas Van Vleet.... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)25 Meridian......................... Chatfield .......... Oct. 27, 1858 Thomas M. Muller ................. James M. Simpson ............. ........................................... Robert J. Coe .............. 1 & 3 Wed.(*1)26 Western Star................... Albert Lea........ Oct. 27, 1858 Brian D. Vairma..................... Dustin Garduno................. Wayne A Bellrichard......... Stephen F. Claybourne 2 & 4 Thurs.28 Clearwater ...................... Clearwater ....... Oct. 27, 1858 Jason R. Prodinsky................. Wesley B Newman ............ Carl R. Holm ..................... Erik Hogenson ........... 1 & 3 Sat. (*2)
29 Morning Star .................. LaCrescent....... Oct. 27, 1858 Gary L. Hill ............................ Ted Roberts........................ Ronald D. Hill ................... .................................... 1 & 3 Tues. (a)30 Anoka............................. Anoka .............. Oct. 25, 1859 Lee E. Kielblock .................... Paul D. Agustin.................. Timothy D Carney............. Chris L. Berglund ....... 1st Wed.33 Star in the East ............... Owatonna ........ Oct. 24, 1860 Richard J. Heide..................... Tom James Partridge......... Steven W. Davis................ Chuck Maeyaert......... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)34 Oriental .......................... Cannon Falls.... Oct. 24, 1860 Mark A. Dibble ...................... Charles D. Harper .............. David W. Jacobsen............ William R. Callister.... 1 & 3 Wed. (b)36 Preston............................ Preston............. Oct. 23, 1861 Tom Scheevel......................... Norrin L Storelee ............... Robert E. Erickson ............ Dean Underbakke ...... 2 & 4 Tues. (b)
39 Fidelity ........................... Austin .............. Oct. 28, 1863 Brad W. Stout......................... Neil G Hanson.................... Anthony W Lecakis........... William R. Newell...... 1 & 3 Tues (b)40 Carnelian ....................... Lake City ......... Oct. 28, 1863 David F. McCormick, II......... John S. Bremer................... Darwin R. Meyers ............. David F. McCormick.. 2 & 4 Tues. (b)42 Hope............................... Glencoe............ Oct. 28, 1863 Jeremy K. Cohrs..................... James E Benson ................. Carl M. Iliff, Sr.................. Robert Hatlestad ......... 2nd Mon. (b)46 Evergreen ....................... Utica.................... Oct. 26, 1864 Adam S. Pierce....................... Kerry L. Sackreiter............. Doug Wirt......................... Robert I. Schultz ......... 1 & 3 Tues. (b-1)48 Social.............................. Northfield............ Oct. 26, 1864 Richard DeBeau ..................... Sebastian N. Burset............ John F Zander.................... Maxwell Johnson....... 1 Mon. (a,g)
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (y) Except January and February, (g) except September, 3rd Monday (*1) No meeting 3rd Wednesday in June through 1st Wednesday in
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No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting
49 Rising Sun...................... St. Charles........... Oct. 26, 1864 Curtis D. Sanders ................... ............................................ Derek Frank...................... Gerry R. Coulson........ 2nd Thurs. (*3)51 Accacia........................... Cottage Grove..... Oct. 25, 1865 Michael T. Thoms.................. Loren M Murphy................ Neil Clymer ...................... Harold L Glazebrook .. Wed. Wk. Full Moon54 Nicollet........................... St. Peter............... Oct. 25, 1865 Joseph R. Dobie ..................... Adam Schoeb .................... Stanley I Legg III .............. Daniel J. Honetschlager 1 & 3 Tues. (a)59 Temple ........................... Hutchinson.......... Oct. 23, 1867 Charles H. Ulrich ................... Donald C. Martinez............ Eric Morgando.................. Glenn F. Woelfel ........ 1 & 3 Tues. (b)60 Star in the West.............. Sauk Centre......... Oct. 23, 1867 John C. Besse ......................... James E. Jackson................ Michael E. Bolz................. Wayne Thorson.......... 4th Tues (b)
62 Star ................................. Rockford ............. Oct. 23, 1867 Chris Marano ......................... Todd Reiter ....................... Brandon S Schauer ............ Eric M. Halberg .......... 2nd Thurs. (b)64 Chain Lake ..................... Fairmont.............. Oct. 23, 1867 John Shell.............................. Douglas A. Richards .......... William H Gunther............ Robert A Strom........... 1st Tues. (b)67 Corinthian ...................... Farmington.......... Oct. 23, 1867 Arthur W. Ingersoll................ De Andre L. Slater, Sr........ Jerry Zierd ........................ Joseph S. Kivens......... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)69 Mystic Star ..................... Rushford ............. Jan. 15, 1869 Ronald Petersen .................... Philip J. O’Keefe................ Maynard LaFleur.............. Roger Anderson.......... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)75 Eureka ............................ LeRoy ................. Jan. 15, 1869 Issac T. Soltau........................ Kyle Rosedahl.................... Thomas H. Soltau.............. Jason H. Soltau ........... 1st Tues.
77 Tuscan ............................ Waseca ................. Jan. 15, 1869 Phillip K. Brewer ................... Gordon J Oslund ................ Kevin E Clemons .............. Michael S. Singlestad . 2 & 4 Thurs.79 Palestine ......................... Duluth ................. Jan. 12, 1870 Benjamin Marsen ................... Scott Twining.................... Donald J Brewington, Jr.... Brad A Uselton ........... 1 & 3 Mon. (b)81 Constellation .................. Alexandria .......... Jan. 12, 1870 Loren Van Wyck.................... Brion Golde........................ Shawn Carlson.................. Wayne Becker............. 2 & 4 Mon. (b)84 Orient ............................. Houston .............. Jan. 11, 1871 Thomas L Johnson ................. Arden R. Hargrove............. C. Bryan Forsyth ............... Scott Maynard............. 1 & 3 Tues. (a, f)89 Golden Fleece ................ Litchfield ............ Jan. 10, 1872 Robert Holly........................... Jeffery L. Knorr ................ William A Yungk.............. David H. Lindberg...... 2 & 4 Thurs. (b)
91 Antiquity ........................ Redwood Falls .... Jan. 10, 1872 Karl Ramey ............................ Mark R. Parker................... H. L Schrank ..................... Steven R. Whittet........ 1 & 3 Wed. (b)92 Fraternal ......................... Princeton............. Jan. 10, 1872 Lee Craig................................ Richard E Dobson .............. Daniel P Pence .................. Brian R. Sjoberg ......... 2nd Wednesday95 Sherburne ....................... Elk River............. Jan. 10, 1872 Terrance M. Schaffer ............. Steven Walker................... Dennis Niles ..................... Kyle Scott .................. 1 & 3 Tuesday96 Libanus........................... St. James ............. Jan. 15, 1873 Grant M. Lillevold ................. Lanny L. Overson .............. Paul Bolin.......................... Clinton F. Firstbrook, III 2 & 4 Mon. (b)97 Prudence......................... Windom .............. Jan. 15, 1873 Donald Nickel ........................ Andy B. Harries ................. Nicholas E Muller ............. Allen T. Peterson ........ 3rd Thurs.
98 Charity............................ New Ulm............. Jan. 15, 1873 Patrick O. Kearney................. Dustin Hagen .................... Stephen J. Larson .............. Cory Fitzgerald .......... 2nd Sat. (b)99 Corner Stone .................. Fergus Falls ........ Jan. 15, 1873 David J. Dumonceaux............ Kirby Norman ................... Russell W Wolf, Jr. ........... Norman Kolstad.......... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)100 Aurora .......................... Brainerd .............. Jan. 15, 1873 Jeffry N Lewis........................ Berry Duxbury .................. Justin Knippel................... Stephen A. Johnson .... 2 & 4 Tues. (*11)101 Fraternity...................... Worthington........ Jan. 15, 1873 Donus W. Larson ................... Rick Cobb ......................... Andrew D Buntjer ............. Robert S. DeMuth, Jr. . 1 & 3 Mon. (b)103 Bethel ........................... Lake Crystal........ Jan. 15, 1873 Kent C Williams .................... Gregory Mikkelson ........... Joseph L Williams............. Matt Peterson............. 3rd Thurs
104 Sharon .......................... Willmar............... Jan. 15, 1873 David M. Frey........................ M. Bradley Nichols........... Stephen R Harberts............ David J Stuhr .............. 2 & 4 Wed. (b)106 Mt Tabor ...................... Detroit Lakes ...... Jan. 14, 1874 Erick L. Steichen.................... Craig R. Fontaine ............... Brian J Brockhouse ........... Charles E Magnusson . 4th Tues.109 Sunset........................... Montevideo......... Jan. 14, 1874 John P. Givan ......................... Everett H Bain.................... Ethan T Sletten .................. Larry Michael Larson . 3rd Mon. (b)112 Khurum-Sunlight ......... St. Louis Park .. Jan. 13, 1875 Steven Kaplan ........................ Harlan E Brand .................. Gregory A Gottsacker ....... Charles S. Davis ......... 4th Tues. (p)113 Excelsior ...................... Excelsior ............. Jan. 13, 1875 Bruce W. Trippet ................... Chauncey Akers ............... Andrew J Punch ................ Timothy Leland ......... 1st & 3rd Mon. (b)
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (b-1) first Tues. only June, July & Aug. (d) Except January, February and March (f) Except December, January and February (*3) 2nd Saturday in January only, also dark July and August (*11) 4th Tuesday only in June, July and August
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No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting114 Ben Franklin................. Luverne............... Jan. 13, 1875 Bryce Stoltenberg................... Norman Wessels ............... ........................................... Timothy G Gust, ......... 1st Thurs. (a)118 Newport........................ St. Paul Park ....... Jan. 12, 1876 Emilio Kapetanakis................ Al A. Rieder ....................... Paul Mott .......................... Rick Arnfelt ............... 2nd Mon. (a)119 Delta............................. Marshall .............. Jan. 12, 1876 Aaron Hess............................ John J Haberman................ Barry Andres .................... Dennis K. Rafson........ 1 & 3 Thur. (b)123 Prairie........................... Blooming Prairie. Jan. 12, 1876 Jeff A. Gwilt........................... James G. Gwilt................... Davin T. Johnson............... Marvin R. Ingvaldson . 2nd Tues. (b)125 Winslow Lewis ............ Osseo .................. Jan. 10, 1877 David K. Foote....................... Craig Simon ...................... Aaron Towner .................. Laurance J. McCabe ... 1 & 3 Mon. (q)
126 Moorhead ..................... Moorhead............ Jan. 10, 1877 Shane W. Granzow ................ Charles E. Selberg.............. Michael I Feske ................. Matt Voulgarakis ........ 2 & 4 Thurs. (b)133 Golden Sheaf................ Morris ................. Jan. 16, 1878 Brandon Olhoft ...................... Allen W Monroe ................ Shane Nelson..................... James Beauregard....... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)135 Nelson .......................... Buffalo ................ Jan. 15, 1879 Patrick C. Smith ..................... Shannon Krecklau............. Paul Thomas..................... Jason Lang .................. 2 & 4 Tues. (a)141 Crookston..................... Crookston ........... Jan. 14, 1880 Earl W. Hill ........................... George E French ................ Lester Wilkens.................. Donald W Krabbenhoft 2 & 4 Mon. (e)147 Canby ........................... Canby.................. Jan. 11, 1882 Lloyd Schrunk........................ Steven Schanning............... ........................................... Roger M. Wollum....... 3rd Mon. (b)
148 Quarry .......................... Pipestone............. Jan. 11, 1882 David Rambow ...................... Ronald R. Smidt................. Scott Quist ......................... Verne E. Long............. 4th Mon. (a)155 Tracy ............................ Tracy................... Jan. 10, 1883 Douglas E. Pamp.................... Curtis J. Reinert ................. Bruce L. Baker .................. David T. Hicks............ 1st Mon. (d)157 Perham ......................... Perham................ Jan. 16, 1884 Douglas G. Stout.................... Paul E. Maki....................... Allen Friese ...................... Marvin L. Enslin......... 2 & 4 Tues. (b)158 Hector........................... Hector ................. Jan. 16, 1884 Donald K. Silker .................... Orlo W. Fluhrer.................. Leeland Fischer ................ Curtis -A. Sampson .... 2 & 4 Mon. (*b9)160 Plymouth ...................... Crystal................. Jan. 14, 1885 Jason R. Koehn ...................... Brad Pohlman.................... Loren J Peterson, II ........... Benjamin J. Kuehnel... 3rd Mon.
164 Jasper............................ Rush City ............ Jan. 13, 1886 Charlie D Hult........................ Scott Buck......................... Eric Bauman..................... Michael T. Carroll ...... 1 & 3 Tues. (a*10)165 Minnehaha.................... Minneapolis ........ Jan. 13, 1886 Robert M. Peterson ................ Douglas A. Beach .............. Erik C Thomsen ................ Mark Hailer................ 1st Wed.166 Garnet........................... White Bear Lake. Jan. 13, 1886 Scott A. Howe........................ Robert M. Witter................ Donald B Cogswell, Jr ...... Charles L Anderson .... 2nd Mon. (a)168 Braden .......................... St. Paul................ Jan. 13, 1886 Erick E. Crail ......................... Timothy Grube.................. Jeff Koltveit...................... Gerald J. Schlaeppi ..... 1 & 3 Thurs. (r)174 Valley........................... Glenwood............ Jan. 12, 1888 Bruce W. Nelson.................... Loren R. Schroeder ............ Roger Salonen ................... Douglas D. Bogie ....... 1 & 3 Thurs. (b)
176 Templar ........................ St. Louis Park ..... Jan. 12, 1888 Foster D Solem ...................... Scott Wesbur..................... Dean G Binger................... Alan J. Betker ............. 2nd Mon.181 Dalles ........................... Cloquet................ Jan. 17, 1889 Justin M. Grill ........................ Terrance Thompson .......... Gerald R. Thompson ......... David P Sarazin .......... 2nd Tues. (b)184 Shell ............................. Park Rapids......... Jan. 16, 1890 William G. Buggert................ Wayne A Smetanka............ Bill J Funk ......................... Douglas H. Brown ...... 1 & 3 Tues. (z)186 Ionic ............................. Duluth ................. Jan. 16, 1890 John H. Kessler ...................... Andrew A. Kimball............ Kristopher K Kapsner........ Albert E. Farmer, Jr. ... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)187 Arcana .......................... Minneapolis ........ Jan. 16, 1890 John R. Wallach ..................... Martin Justin Thompson .... Bill M Richard.................. Robert D Harper ......... 2 & 4 Mon.
188 Fortitude....................... Two Harbors ....... Jan. 16, 1890 Richard M. Bennett................ Jamie D. Anderson............. Mitchell Houle.................. Thomas L Burns ......... 1 & 3 Mon. (b)189 Traverse........................ Wheaton.............. Jan. 15, 1891 David E. Alberts..................... Kenneth L. Bjornson ......... Gerald C. Braaten.............. Shawn M. Bainbridge . 2nd Tues. (b)191 Mizpah ......................... So. St. Paul ......... Jan. 15, 1891 Wade Winterburn................... Donald J. Stahl, Jr. ............. Nick Casci, ....................... Thomas M. Kelly........ 1st Tues. (b)198 Euclid ........................... Duluth ................. Jan. 15, 1891 Kevin J. Acker ....................... Terrence J. Becker ............ David Dahlgren ................ Alan MacKenzie ......... 2 & 4 Wed. (a)199 Murray.......................... Slayton ................ Jan. 15, 1891 James S. Voges ...................... Hubert L. Sandmann .......... Steven T. Webb................. Timothy Lange ........... 1 & 3 Thurs. (b-2)
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (d) Except January, February (e) Except June, July & August -2nd Monday only (p) 2nd Tuesday in December only (q) June, July and August, 3rd Monday in Sept. only (r) 3rd Thursday only in July and August (z) except Jan. & Feb. (*1) 3rd Mondays only Dec., Jan., & Feb. (*8) Except May thru September (*10) 4th Tuesday only in June, then no July and August (9) Sept.
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No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting202 Atelier .......................... Dawson ............... Jan. 14, 1892 David G. Lipps....................... Samuel Olson .................... Walter J. Sletten ................ David M. Pederson ..... 1st Thurs. (b)203 Stewartville .................. Stewartville......... Jan. 14, 1892 Douglas M. Brick................... William T Hubbard, ........... Bryan McCaleb ................ Dale W Clark .............. 2 & 4 Tues. (b)205 Wayzata........................ Wayzata .............. Jan. 12, 1893 Christopher Wendover ........... Corey R. Christensen ......... John Bushland .................. Mark Eilers ................ 1st Wed. (b)207 Crescent........................ Staples................. Jan. 12, 1893 John P. Peterson ..................... Keith Porter........................ Robert W. Hamann............ John P. Kincaid........... 2nd Mon. (y)208 Itasca ............................ Grand Rapids ...... Jan. 12, 1893 Jeff Fortune ............................ Bernard H. Hillman............ David P Setness................. Durin L. Smith............ 1 & 3 Thurs. (b)
209 Sibley ........................... Winthrop............. Jan. 11, 1894 Kevin W Pioske ..................... William H. Cowell ............. James A. Suedbeck ........... Sheldon B. Rucks ....... 1st Tues.213 Mystic .......................... Aitkin .................. Jan. 17, 1895 Carl B. Kurtz.......................... Steven M Sandberg ............ Jeffrey R. Van Horn ......... James L. Blakesley ..... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)218 Griswold....................... Dassel.................. Jan. 16, 1896 Duane Burkstrand .................. Robert Holly....................... Donald N. Gordon ............. Dennis K. Johnson...... 3rd Tues. (b)220 Olivia............................ Olivia .................. Jan. 14, 1897 Ron S. Nelson ........................ Dennis J. Bradley ............... Cornell Weltin, Jr ............. Robert Porath.............. 1st Thurs. (b)223 Mora............................. Mora.................... Jan. 13, 1898 Richard E. Larson .................. Christopher Olson ............. Mark C Bruske .................. Jon E. Hanson ............. 1st Mon. (b)
233 Bemidji......................... Bemidji ............... Jan. 24, 1901 Kevin Lind ............................ Jason Grinde...................... Brooks Clemenson ............ Wynn A Richardson ... 1 & 3 Wed.236 Northern ....................... Thief River Falls. Jan. 24, 1901 Kraig A Kainz ........................ Kenton D Kainz ................. Kenneth N Shaw................ James Goldesberry...... 1 & 3 Mon. (b)239 Eveleth ......................... Eveleth ................ Jan. 23, 1902 Steven Turner......................... Adam C. Roen.................... Timothy C Kippola............ Kerry E. Roen ............. 3rd Mon. (b)243 Cass .............................. Coon Rapids ....... Jan. 23, 1902 Randall A. Hamborg .............. Peter S. Tomlinson............. John B. Studell ................. O. Terry Armstrong .... 2 & Last Sat.246 Fides............................. Sanborn............... Feb. 25, 1903 Erik Posz ................................ Dick Gransee...................... Thomas Vold ................... Stuart E. Juhnke.......... 1st Mon. (*7)
251 McKinley ..................... Tyler.................... Feb. 25, 1903 Walter Henningsen................. Jens H. Hansen................... Glen C. Sorensen............... Delno P. Hansen ......... 2 & 4 Thurs. (b)255 Mesaba ......................... Hibbing ............... Feb. 25, 1903 Joshua Nelson ........................ Curtis J. Spiering................ Brad M Linsten.................. Werrill R Current........ 2 & 4 Thurs.258 Montgomery................. St. Paul................ Jan. 21, 1904 Shawn R Carrick .................... Thomas J. Hoemke............. Chris Elmquist.................. Thomas Keeley ........... 1 & 3 Thurs. (a)262 Lake Wilson ................. Lake Wilson........ Jan. 18, 1906 Steve Hartle............................ Craig Nepp ......................... Terry L. York .................... James A. York ............ 1 & 3 Mon. (b)263 Tusler-Summit ............. St. Paul................ Jan. 18, 1906 David R. Hammer .................. Dan Buettner ..................... David M Appleby.............. Michael R. Horn ......... 1st Tues. (a)
264 Virginia ........................ Vriginia............... Jan. 18, 1906 Peter M Johnson..................... Danny Brinker................... Franklin L Bailey .............. Kevin A. Peterson....... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)265 Compass....................... Robbinsdale ........ Jan. 18, 1906 Yves Zouzouambe ................. Christopher J. Ree.............. Matthew Fisher................. Stephen E. Santa ......... 2 & 4 Mon. (j)268 Roseau.......................... Roseau ................ Jan. 23, 1908 William P. Cain...................... Brian Muirhead .................. Dean A Dorholt ................. Michael Kvarnlov ...... 1 & 3 Wed. (b)270 Koochiching................. International Falls Jan. 21, 1909 David A Grover...................... James H. Jackson .............. Ronald Travis ................... Frank E. Edwards ....... 2 & 4 Wed. (b)272 Osiris ............................ Baudette .............. Jan. 21, 1909 Willis.B. Mouw...................... LeRoy Nelson .................... ........................................... .................................... 1st Mon.
273 Helios ........................... Cambridge .......... Jan. 19, 1910 Robert G. Milliman................ Scott Fredell ...................... George Andrew Barrett .... David A. Rahm........... 3rd Tues.274 Hematite....................... Chisholm............. Jan. 19, 1910 Michael Yonkovich................ Brandon D. Anderson ........ Kenneth R Tolonen ........... David W. Andrews ..... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)275 Chippewa ..................... Bigfork................ Jan. 18, 1912 Rexford Q. Sala...................... Raymond J. Randall ........... Kenneth W Porter.............. Charles R. Ott ............. 2nd Thurs. (b)277 Lake Harriet ................. Minneapolis ........ Jan. 23, 1913 Ryan Young .......................... Andrew M Arashiba........... Michael L Miller ............... James W Maertens...... 1 & 3 Mon.279 Stephen......................... Stephen ............... Jan. 22, 1914 David L. Sunsdahl.................. Keith A. Sustad .................. Peter M. Sinclair................ Leonard L. Bazey ....... 2 & 4 Wed.
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (d) Except Dec. Jan., Feb. and March (b-1) Except June, July and August 1st Monday only (b-2) Except June, July and August 1st Tues. only(j) Except June, July, August & Dec. 2nd Monday only (l) Except June, July and Aug. 1st Mon. only (y) 4th Monday is a social event only (*7) Except holidays
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No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting282 Trinity .......................... Duluth ................. Jan. 21, 1915 Nathan Towslee ..................... Andrew Zifko.................... Nathaniel Wilkinson......... Charles Bergquist ....... 2 & 4 Mon. (w)284 Otter Tail...................... Pelican Rapids .... Jan. 21, 1915 Richard Gabe ........................ Gary L. Anderson............... Wayne S. Plummer............ William Osborne........ 1 & 3 Thurs. (b)286 Solomons ..................... Moose Lake ........ Jan. 20, 1916 Bryce W. Bogenholm............. Henry Gretsfeld................. Robert A Paulson .............. Dean G. Paulson ......... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)287 Hiram ........................... Lindstrom............ Jan. 20, 1916 Jon Meredith .......................... Benjamin Hansen .............. Brian J Hoffman................ Jay M. Albright........... 1st Tues. (b)288 Ely ................................ Ely....................... Jan. 20, 1916 Robert L. Tholen.................... Loren A. Cox ..................... Joseph G. Loisel ................ Robert J. Pellikka........ 1 & 3 Mon. (b)
290 Macalester .................... St. Paul................ Jan. 18, 1917 Lowell B. Johnson ................. Patrick C. McCarthy .......... Thorbjorn MacBain .......... Shawn H. Hunter ........ 2nd Tues. (a)291 Russell-Balaton ............ Balaton................ Jan. 18, 1917 Lennon Nelson ....................... James L Swan .................... Dennis G Rokeh ................ Daryl Swan ................. 1st Thurs. (d)292 Red River ..................... E. Grand Forks.... Jan. 18, 1917 Robert M. Rudstrom .............. Travis McDonald .............. Pierre Uebe....................... Loren J. Johnson ......... 2 & 4 Tues. (*12)293 Biwabik ........................ Biwabik............... Jan. 17, 1918 Benjamin M. Olson................ Richard Newton ................ Robert E Johnson .............. Floyd Nelson .............. 1st Tues.302 Walker.......................... Walker ................ Jan. 20, 1921 Perry L. Reeve ....................... Kent V. Reeve.................... Erick E. Hoglund............... Charles C. Manly........ 4th Tues. (x)
306 Glen Avon.................... Duluth ................. Jan. 19, 1922 Kurt E. Erickson..................... Brian J. Freseman............... Jason M Anderson............. Jayson McQueary ...... 2nd & 4th Tues.320 Mound.......................... Mound................. Jan. 17, 1924 Michael Crosby...................... Kenneth C. Diwa................ Elmer G Escultura ............. Bradley Wolfe............. 1st Tues. (a)326 Waconia ....................... Waconia .............. Jan. 21, 1926 Karl E. Bitschenauer .............. Charles J Schmid................ Levine J Nesland ............... Larry White................. 2nd Mon. (z)331 Nashwauk..................... Nashwauk ........... Jan. 20, 1927 Norman R. Voigt ................... Brian Ekholm.................... Greg A Heyblom ............... Duane E. Moellering... 1 & 3 Thurs. (a)342 Taconite........................ Silver Bay ........... Mar. 21, 1957 Dan Morsette.......................... Charles D. Rathbone .......... Neil E. Hansen................... Dennis J. Herdina ....... 1 & 3 Tues. (d)
344 Forest Lake................... Forest Lake ......... Mar. 22, 1962 Michael J. Schultz.................. Michael S Hill .................... Michael S Perreault ........... Ralph L. Magnusson... 1st Thurs.346 Lebanon........................ Eagan .................. Mar. 25, 1982 Timothy Boche....................... Ed Morse........................... Chris Heiliger ................... Gerald L Brandt .......... 2nd Tues. (b)347 Unizar........................... Hopkins............... Oct. 15, 1994 Curtis A. Speller..................... Alexander M. Raap ............ Corey R. Christensen......... Joe R. Gonzalez .......... 2nd Wed.348 Daylight........................ Roseville ............. Apr. 7, 1995 Roger H. Hanson.................... Richard F Dohrmann.......... Norman Hodge ................. Frank E. King ............. 1st Wed349 Lake Superior............... Duluth ................. Apr. 13, 1996 Vincent McKay-Jones............ Patrick Roberts ................. Tyler Kimber .................... James H Proctor.......... 1st Mon. (a)
350 Phoenix Daylight ......... St. Louis Park ..... Apr. 9, 2005 William R. Neher ................... James A. Percich................ Robert J Pemberton ........... Ronald L. Nelson........ 2nd Wed.351 Sir Winston Churchill .. Minneapolis ........ Mar 28, 2010 Michael Ordorff ..................... Joseph H Alexander ........... Michael Bell ..................... Anthony Van Wagner. 3rd Fri. (b)
(a) Except July and August (b) Except June, July, August & Labor Day (d) Except January, February & March (w) 2nd Mon. only in June, dark July, 4th Mon. only in Aug. (r) Except June (1st Thur.only) & July and August (2nd Thur. only) (x) 2nd Tues Nov. and Dec. (*6) Except Maunday Thursday (*12) Except May - Sept. 4th Tue. only
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APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 3 St. Paul .................... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... February 24, 1853 Charter surrendered, accepted by Grand Lodge Jan. 9, 1856, and restored to second St. Paul, No. 3, Jan. 18, 1900. 3 St. Paul .................... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 10, 1856 Charter surrendered Jan. 18, 1900, and charter of February 24, 1853, accepted in its place 4 Hennepin ................. Minneapolis ....... Hennepin.................... January 2, 1854 Consolidated with Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, St. Louis Park, November 30, 1999. 6 Shakopee ................. Shakopee............ Scott ........................... January 2, 1855 Charter arrested in October 1859 and surrendered in 1860. Number restored to Minnesota River Valley Lodge #6, July 10, 1999 9 Faribault .................. Faribault............. Rice............................ January 6, 1857 Charter arrested early in 1863, restored in October 1864; surrendered June 1, 1865, and restored to second Faribault No. 9, January 18, 1906. 10 Pacific...................... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 6, 1857 Charter surrendered December 27, 1861. 13 Henderson ............... Henderson.......... Sibley ......................... January 6, 1857 Charter arrested early in 1859 and surrendered in 1860. Number restored to same Lodge, March 21, 1957; consolidated with Union No. 45, November 25, 1987. 14 Wapahasa ................ Wabasha............. Wabasha..................... January 6, 1857 Consolidated with Carnelian No. 40, May 1, 1992. 15 St. Cloud.................. St. Cloud ............ Stearns ....................... January 6, 1857 Charter Surrendered in 1860. 17 Hokah ...................... Hokah................. Houston...................... January 8, 1857 Charter Surrendered in 1906. 24 Wilton...................... Pemberton.......... Blue Earth .................. January 8, 1857 Consolidated with Josephus Lodge No. 128, January 26, 1979. 25 Meridian .................. Chatfield ............ Fillmorer .................... October 27, 1858 Charter surrendered in 1860. Number retored to same Lodge in 1950. 27 Blue Earth Valley.... Winnebago......... Faribault..................... October 27, 1858 Consolidated with Blue Earth City Lodge No. 57, Blue Earth, December 1, 1979. 29 Morning Star ........... LaCrescent ......... Houston...................... October 27, 1858 Consolidated with Winona Lodge No. 18, Winona, January 15, 2015. 31 King Hiram.............. Jordan................. Scott ........................... October 24, 1860 Merged with King Solomon No. 44, Chaska No. 151 and Rough Ashlar No. 177 to ................................. ........................... ................................... form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 32 Sakatah .................... Waterville .......... LeSeuer...................... October 24, 1860 Consolidated wtih Tuscan No. 77, December 21, 1973. 35 Mount Moriah ......... Hastings ............. Dakota........................ October 24, 1860 Consolidated with Dakota No. 7, December 27, 1905. 37 Mystic Tie ............... Pine Island ......... Goodhue..................... October 23, 1861 Charter surrendered December 31, 1970. 38 Washington ............. West Concord .... Dodge......................... October 23, 1861 Consolidated with Mantorville No. 11, December 24, 1974. 41 Hermon.................... Zumbrota ........... Goodhue..................... October 28, 1863 Consolidated with Oriental No. 34, October 26, 1987. 43 Harmony.................. Lewiston ............ Winona....................... October 28, 1863 Consolidated with Rising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. Charles, April 25, 1979. 44 King Soloman.......... Shakopee............ Scott ........................... October 28, 1863 Merged with King Hiram No. 31, Chaska No. 151 and Rough Ashlar No. 177 to ................................. ........................... ................................... form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 45 Union....................... Le LeSueur ....... LeSueur...................... October 28, 1863 Consolidated with Nicollet No. 54, St. Peter, December 30, 2011. 47 Concord ................... LeCenter ............ LeSueur...................... October 26, 1864 Consolidated with Union No. 45, February 25, 1975. 50 Watertown............... Watertown ......... Carver ........................ October 25, 1865 Consolidated with Mound No. 320, December 10, 1986. 52 Cannon River .......... Morristown ........ Rice............................ October 25, 1865 Consolidated with Tuscan No. 77, April 10, 1973. 53 Faribault .................. Faribualt............. Rice............................ October 25, 1865 Changed to No. 9, January 15, 1869, by Grant Lodge; charter surrendered and exchanged for original charter of No. 9, January 18, 1906. 55 Zion ......................... Taylors Falls ...... Chisago ...................... October 24, 1866 Consolidated with Hiram No. 287, October 15, 2002. 56 Meridian .................. Chatfield ............ Fillmore ..................... October 27, 1858 Given old number, 25, in 1950.
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APPENDIX E (continued) – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 57 City.......................... Blue Earth .......... Faribault..................... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Chain Lake Lodge No. 64, 12/31/2006 58 Spring Valley .......... Spring Valley..... Fillmore ..................... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22, 12/31/2008 61 Ashler ...................... Eyota.................. Olmsted...................... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Rising Sun No. 49, December 31, 1975. 63 Illustrious................. Plainview ........... Wabasha..................... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Rising Sun No. 49, April 30, 2002. 65 Golden Rule ............ Lakeland ............ Washington................ October 23, 1867 Charter surrendered February 14, 1905. 66 Madelia.................... Madelia .............. Watonwan.................. October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Mankato No. 12, November 6, 1985. 68 Northern Light......... Fort Gary............ Manitoba.................... October 23, 1867 U.D. at Pembina and Fort Gary from September 1863; charter never delivered. 70 Forest City............... Forest City ......... Meeker ....................... January 15, 1869 Charter surrendered in 1873. 71 Paynesville .............. Paynesville......... Stearns ....................... January 15, 1869 Consolidated with Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, December 31, 2015. 72 Lansing.................... Lansing .............. Mower........................ January 15, 1869 Consolidated with Lafayette No. 116, January 8, 1943. 73 Brownsville ............. Brownsville........ Houston...................... January 15, 1869 Charter surrendered May 12, 1905. 74 Minneiska................ Minneiska .......... Wabasha..................... January 15, 1869 Charter destroyed by fire in 1881; not reissued. 76 Joppa ....................... Good Thunder.... Blue Earth .................. January 15, 1869 Charter surrendered January 2, 1915. 78 Mystic Circle........... Houston.............. Houston...................... January 15, 1869 Consolidated with Mystic Star No. 69, July 1, 1991. 80 Henderson ............... Henderson.......... Sibley ......................... January 12, 1870 Given old number, 13, in 1957. 82 Howard.................... Howard Lake ..... Wright........................ January 12, 1870 Consolidated with Griswold 218, August 16, 1997. 83 Hurum A’ Bi ........... Kasson ............... Dodge......................... January 11, 1871 Consolidated as Kasson-Mantorville No. 11, December 31, 2011. 85 High Forest.............. High Forest ........ Olmstead.................... January 11, 1871 Consolidated with Stewartville No. 203, September 26, 1944. 86 Tyrian ...................... Mazeppa............. Wabasha..................... January 11, 1871 Consolidated with Hermon No. 41, August 28, 1945. 87 Doric........................ Wells.................. Faribault..................... January 11, 1871 Consilidated with Western Star No. 26, April 1, 2002 88 Yellowstone............. Fort Buford ........ Dakota Territory ........ January 10, 1872 Charter surrendered June 6, 1874; members mostly soldiers. 90 Good Faith............... Jackson............... Jackson....................... January 10, 1872 Consolidated with Prudence No. 97, December 22, 1987. 93 Unity........................ Sauk Rapids ....... Benton........................ January 10, 1872 Consolidated with North Star No. 23, November 6, 1987. 94 Keystone.................. Sleepy Eye ......... Brown ........................ January 10, 1872 Consolidated with Charity No. 98, December 15, 1999. 102 Lebanon................... Lanesboro .......... Fillmore ..................... January 15, 1873 Charter surrendered December 21, 1973. 105 Shiloh ...................... Fargo.................. Dakota Territory ........ January 14, 1874 Permission given to transfer to Grand Lodge of Dakota in January 1880. 107 Andoniram............... Dover ................. Olmstead.................... January 14, 1874 Charter surrendered in November 1880. 108 Relief ....................... Dodge Center..... Dodge......................... January 14, 1874 Consolidated with Mantorville No. 11, October 31, 1998 110 Pickwick.................. Winona............... Winona....................... January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Winona No. 18, April 15, 2014. 111 Carver...................... Carver ................ Carver ........................ January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Chaska No. 151, December 31, 1976. 112 Khurum-Sunlight..... St. Louis Park .... Hennepin.................... January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Templar No. 176, December 14, 2015. 115 Elgin ........................ Elgin................... Wabasha..................... January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Illustrious Lodge No. 63, December 31, 1984. 116 LaFayette................. Brownsdale ........ Mower........................ January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Fidelity No. 39, May 16, 1969. 117 Granite..................... Granite Falls ...... Yellow Medicine ....... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Sunset Lodge No. 109, December 31, 1982. 120 Bismarck ................. Bismarck............ Dakota Territory ........ January 11, 1876 Transferred allegiance to Grand Lodge of Dakota in December 1880. 121 Grand Meadow........ Grand Meadow .. Mower........................ January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Spring Valley No. 58 December 1, 2001 122 Kellogg.................... Kellogg .............. Wabasha..................... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Wapahasa No. 14, April 6, 1946. 124 Janesville ................. Janesville ........... Waseca....................... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Wilton No. 24, February 25, 1965.
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APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 127 Centennial ............... Delano................ Wright........................ January 10, 1877 Charter arrested in September 1886 and never restored. 128 Josephus .................. Mapleton............ Blue Earth .................. January 10, 1877 Consolidated with Mankato No. 12, December 10, 1991. 129 Swift ........................ Benson ............... Swift........................... January 10, 1877 Surrendered Charter, December 31, 2014. 130 Arcturus................... Red Wing........... Goodhue..................... January 16, 1878 Consolidated with Red Wing No. 8, April 21, 1897. 131 Alma........................ Lyle.................... Mower........................ January 16, 1878 Consolidated with Fidelity No. 39, May 5, 1943. 132 Humboldt................. Young America.. Carver ........................ January 16, 1878 Consolidated with Waconia Lodge No. 326, December 31, 1983. 134 co*kato ..................... co*kato................ Wright........................ January 15, 1879 Consolidated with Griswold Lodge No. 218, May 31, 1988. 136 Walnut ..................... Walnut Grove .... Redwood.................... January 15, 1879 Consolidated with Tracy No. 155, November 29, 1967. 137 Appleton.................. Appleton ............ Swift........................... January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Lakeview Lodge No. 143, Ortonville, December 31, 1981. 138 Orion ....................... Atwater .............. Kandiyohi .................. January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Sharon Lodge No. 104, Willmar, December 31, 2014. 139 Verndale .................. Verndale............. Wadena ...................... January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Wadena Lodge No. 156, October 17, 1990. 140 Little Falls ............... Little Falls.......... Morrison .................... January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Aurora Lodge No. 100, December 31, 2000. 142 Currie....................... Currie ................. Murray ....................... January 12, 1881 Consolidated with Murray No. 199, November 27, 1939. 143 Lakeview................. Ortonville........... Big Stone ................... January 12, 1881 Charter Surrendered December 31, 2001 144 Bird Island............... Bird Island ......... Renville...................... January 12, 1881 Consolidated with Olivia No. 220, December 1, 1969. 145 Melrose.................... Melrose .............. Stearns ....................... January 12, 1881 Charter surrendered January 22, 1925. 146 Benton ..................... Lake Benton....... Lincoln....................... January 12, 1881 Consolidated with Quarry No. 148, November 25, 1934. 149 Guardian.................. Brownton ........... McLeod...................... January 11, 1882 Consolidated with Temple Lodge No. 59, March 31, 2015. 150 Warren..................... Warren ............... Marshall ..................... January 11, 1882 Consolidated with Stephen Lodge No. 279, Stephen, December 31, 1979. 151 Chaska ..................... Chaska ............... Carver ........................ January 10, 1883 Merged with King Solomon No. 44, King Hiram No.31 and Rough Ashlar No. 177 ................................. ........................... ................................... to form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 152 Frontier.................... Breckenridge...... Wilkin ........................ January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Corner Stone Lodge No. 99, Fergus Falls, December 5, 1979. 153 Kodahya .................. Browns Valley ... Traverse ..................... January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Traverse Lodge No. 189, Wheaton, December 31, 2002. 154 Norman.................... Ada..................... Norman ...................... January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Alpha No. 230, December 21, 1973. 156 Wadena.................... Wadena .............. Wadena ...................... January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Perham Lodge No. 157, September 30, 2015. 159 Long Prairie............. Long Prairie ....... Todd........................... January 14, 1885 Consolidated with Little Falls No. 140, December 5, 1972. 161 Sincerity .................. Villard................ Pope ........................... January 14, 1885 Consolidated with Valley No. 174, January 11, 1999. 162 Prescott.................... Herman .............. Grant .......................... January 14, 1885 Consolidated wtih Traverse Lodge No. 189, December 31, 1984. 163 Summitt ................... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 14, 1885 Consolidated with Tusler Lodge No. 263, July 17, 1985. 167 Agate ....................... Campbell............ Wilkins....................... January 13, 1886 Consolidated with Corner Stone No. 99, Fergus Falls, July 1, 1980. 169 Pierson..................... Barnesville ......... Clay............................ January 13, 1887 Charter surrendered December 12, 1973. 170 Fulda........................ Fulda .................. Murray ....................... January 12, 1887 Consolidated with Murray Lodge No. 199, April 26, 1982. 171 Shekinah.................. St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Fellowship Lodge No. 257, forming Fellowship-Shekinah No. ................................. ........................... ................................... 257, November 30, 1999. 172 Marietta ................... Marietta.............. Lac qui Parle.............. January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Geneva No. 196, April 27, 1991.
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APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 173 Plumb Line .............. Kimball .............. Stearns ....................... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with North Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud, December 31, 1981. 174 Valley ...................... Glenvood ........... Pope ........................... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with ConstellationLodge No. 81, Alexandria, Decemer 14, 2015. 175 Roman Eagle ........... Adrian ................ Nobles........................ January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Fraternity Lodge No. 101, Worthington, Oct.. 31, 1998. 176 Ark........................... St. Louis Park .... Hennepin.................... January 12, 1888 Merged with Lynnhurst No. 317 to form Templar No. 176, December 16, 2007. 177 Rough Ashlar .......... Belle Plaine........ Scott ........................... January 12, 1888 Merged with King Solomon No. 44, King Hiram No.31 and Chaska No. 151 ................................. ........................... ................................... to form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 178 Anchor..................... Royalton............. Morrison .................... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Little Falls No. 140, April 3, 1945. 179 King David .............. Elmore ............... Faribault..................... January 17, 1889 Consolidated with Blue Earth City Lodge No. 57, September 28, 1978. 180 Osakis...................... Osakis ................ Douglas...................... January 17, 1889 Consolidated with Constellation Lodge No. 81, December 31, 1982. 182 Fairhaven................. Annandale.......... Wright........................ January 16, 1890 Merged with Neslon No. 135, December 15, 2010. 183 Pelican Rapids......... Pelican Rapids ... Otter Tail.................... January 16, 1890 Charter forfeited January 16, 1896, and surrendered September 6, 1896. 185 Midway ................... Saint Paul........... Ramsey ...................... January 16, 1890 Consolidated with Tusler-Summit No. 263, November 30, 2001 190 Triune ...................... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with St. Paul No. 3, May 1, 1992 192 Crow River .............. Belgrade............. Stearns ....................... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Vernon Center No. 228, January 1, 1958. 193 Amboy..................... Amboy ............... Blue Earth .................. January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Paynesville No. 71, April 26, 1913. 194 Canton ..................... Canton................ Fillmore ..................... January 15, 1891 Charter surrendered November 6, 1971. 195 Renville ................... Renville.............. Renville...................... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Olivia No. 220 December 31, 2007. 196 Geneva..................... Madison ............. Lac Qui Parle ............. January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Atelier No. 202, October 16, 1996. 197 Vermillion ............... Tower................. St. Louis..................... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Virginia No. 264, May 2, 1991. 200 Zenith ...................... Springfield ......... Brown ........................ January 14, 1892 Merged with Fides No. 246, June 4, 1996 201 Kenyon .................... Kenyon............... Goodhue..................... January 14, 1892 Consolidated with Faribault Lodge No. 9, April 20, 1982 202 Venus....................... Dawson .............. Lac qui Parle.............. January 14, 1892 Name changed to Atelier No. 202. 204 St. Elmo................... Jasper ................. Pipestone.................... January 14, 1892 Charter surrendered March 24, 1966. 206 Fosston .................... Fosston............... Polk............................ January 12, 1893 Charter surrendered December 28, 1906. 210 Columbia ................. Heron Lake ........ Jackson....................... January 11, 1894 Charter surrendered January 2, 1942. 211 Friendship................ Graceville........... Big Stone ................... January 11, 1894 Consolidated with Sunrise No. 294, December 22, 1937. 212 Hallock .................... Hallock............... Kittson ....................... January 11, 1894 Charter arrested March 6, 2004 due to lodge’s willful failure to file reports etc.. 214 Evansville................ Evansville .......... Douglas...................... January 17, 1895 Charter surrendered December 30, 1970. 215 Argyle...................... Argyle ................ Marshall ..................... January 17, 1895 Consolidated with Stephen No. 279, October 23, 1958. 216 Florence................... Hanley Falls....... Yellow Medicine ....... January 16, 1896 Consolidated with Granite Lodge No. 117, February 1, 1967. 217 Capital City ............. Saint Paul........... Ramsey ...................... January 16, 1896 Consolidated with Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5, December 9, 2002. 218 Griswold.................. Dassel................. Meeker ....................... January 16, 1896 Charter arrested 11/7/2015; members to Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, Litchfield. 219 Mount Hermon........ Hanco*ck ............. Stevens....................... January 14, 1897 Consolidated with Golden Sheaf Lodge No. 133, July 13, 1968. 221 Equity ...................... Cottonwood ....... Lyon........................... January 14, 1897 Consolidated with Delta No. 119, February 25, 1963. 222 Elysian..................... Elysian ............... LeSueur...................... January 12, 1887 Consolidated with Wilton No. 2l4, November 27, 1973.
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APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 224 Minnesota................ Bloomington ...... Hennepin.................... January 12, 1899 Consolidated with Bloomington No. 340, November 30, 1989. 225 Justice...................... Lamberton.......... Redwood.................... January 12, 1899 Consolidated with Fides No. 246, December 11, 1987. 226 Lincoln .................... Milaca ................ Mille Lacs .................. January 12, 1899 Consolidated with Fraternal No. 92, January 1, 1999. 227 Park Region............. Elbow Lake........ Grant .......................... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Constellation No. 81, December 22, 1988. 228 Vernon Center ......... Vernon Center.... Blue Earth .................. January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Bethel No. 103, December 9, 1975. 229 Stewart..................... Stewart ............... McLeod...................... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Guardian No. 149 in 1947. 230 Alpha ....................... Hendrum ............ Norman ...................... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Moorhead No. 126, August 3, 1989. 231 Magnolia ................. Sherburn............. Martin ........................ January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Chain Lake No. 64, September 23, 1969. 232 Chisago.................... North Branch ..... Chisago ...................... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, October 31, 2011. 234 Sandstone ................ Sandstone........... Pine ............................ January 24, 1901 Consolidated with Mora No. 223, December 31, 2014. 235 Edgerton .................. Edgerton............. Pipestone.................... January 24, 1901 Charter surrendered December 27, 1957. 237 Albert Pike .............. Hopkins.............. Hennepin.................... January 24, 1901 Consolidated with Wayzata Lodge No. 205, May 15, 2015. 238 Equality ................... Minneota............ Lyon........................... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Canby No. 147, September 19, 1988. 240 Astra ........................ Lester Prairie...... McLeod...................... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Hope No. 42, November 4, 1963. 241 Frazee ...................... Frazee................. Becker........................ January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Mount Tabor Lodge No. 106, October l2, 1968. 242 Ruthton.................... Ruthton .............. Pipestone.................... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Quarry No. 148, December 31, 1992. 244 Coteau ..................... Russell ............... Lyon........................... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Balaton No. 291, December 31, 1996. 245 Wabasso .................. Wabasso............. Redwood.................... January 25, 1903 Charter surrendered October 26, 1912. 247 Morality................... Hendricks........... Lincoln` ..................... January 25, 1903 Consolidated with Canby No. 147, February 2, 1962. 248 Raymond ................. Raymond............ Kandiyohi .................. January 25, 1903 Charter surrendered December 26, 1940. 249 Barto........................ Belview.............. Redwood.................... February 25, 1903 Charter Surrendered December 31, 1985. 250 Lakefield ................. Lakefield............ Jackson....................... February 25, 1903 Consolidated with Prudence No. 97, June 30, 1999. 252 Morton..................... Morton ............... Renville...................... January 25, 1903 Consolidated with Antiquity No. 91, November 28, 1950. 253 Dexter...................... Dexter ................ Mower........................ January 25, 1903 Charter arrested January 16, 1941. 254 Lake Park ................ Lake Park........... Becker........................ February 25, 1903 Consolidated with Mt. Tabor No. 106, December 9, 1997. 256 Hawley .................... Hawley............... Clay............................ January 21, 1904 Consolidated with Lake Park No. 254, November 25, 1963. 257 Fellowship-Shekinah White Bear Lake Ramsey ...................... January 21, 1904 Consolidated with Garnet No. 166, November 1, 2004 259 Berry........................ Akeley................ Hubbard ..................... January 24, 1904 Consolidated with Walker Lodge No. 302, November 3, 1971. 260 Truth........................ Bricelyn ............. Faribault..................... January 19, 1905 Charter surrendered January 29, 1953. 261 Fairfax ..................... Fairfax................ Renville...................... January 19, 1905 Consolidated with Sibley No. 209, Winthrop, March 24, 1981. 264 Virginia ................... Virginia.............. St. Louis..................... January 18, 1906 Consolidated with Eveleth Lodge No. 239, October 31, 1013 2015. 266 Onyx........................ Westbrook.......... Cottonwood ............... January 18, 1906 Consolidated with Siloam Lodge No. 330, December 31, 1970. 267 Warroad................... Warroad ............. Roseau ....................... January 24, 1907 Consolidated with Roseau No. 268, November 1, 1991. 269 Eagle Bend .............. Eagle Bend......... Todd........................... January 23, 1908 Consolidated with Bertha No. 337, June 5, 1950. 271 Canisteo................... Coleraine............ Itasca.......................... January 21, 1909 Consolidated with Itasca No. 208, December 31, 1991. 276 Cuyuna Range ......... Crosby................ Crow Wing ................ January 23, 1913 Merged with Mystic No. 213, December 1, 2010. 278 Hinckley .................. Hinckley............. Pine ............................ January 23, 1913 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, July 31, 1999.
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APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 280 Mahnomen............... Mahnomen ......... Mahnomen ................. January 22, 1914 Consolidated with Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106, January 1, 1985. 281 Lakeside .................. Duluth ................ St. Louis..................... January 22, 1914 Merged with T.W. Hugo No. 318 to form Lake Superior No. 349, April 13, 1996. 283 Hill City................... Hill City ............. Aitkin ......................... January 21, 1915 Consolidated with Itasca No. 208, October 15, 1993. 285 Trail ......................... Brooten .............. Stearns ....................... January 20, 1916 Charter Surrendered April 3, 1975. 289 Greenfield................ Harmony ............ Fillmore ..................... January 18, 1917 Consolidated with Preston No. 36, March 3, 1987. 294 Sunrise..................... Clinton ............... Big Stone ................... January 17, 1918 Consolidated with Traverse No. 189, November 30, 2007. 295 Braham .................... Braham............... Isanti .......................... January 16, 1919 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, March 1, 1990. 296 Clover Leaf.............. Pine River .......... Cass............................ January 22, 1920 Consolidated with Aurora No. 100, March 7, 1941. 297 Sunbeam.................. Clarkfield ........... Yellow Medicine ....... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Sunset No. 109, November 6, 1985. 298 Sebeka ..................... Sebeka................ Wadena ...................... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Wadena No. 156, December 16, 1935. 299 Mt. Olivet ................ Pine City ............ Pine ............................ January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, December 15, 1991. 300 Joppa ....................... Minneapolis ....... Hennepin.................... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Lake Harriet No. 277, October 20, 2003. 301 Ideal......................... Hayfield ............. Dodge......................... January 20, 1921 Charter Surrendered October 28, 1969. 303 Twin Valley............. Twin Valley ....... Norman ...................... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Alpha No. 230, December 16, 1975. 304 Clara City ................ Clara City........... Chippewa ................... January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Raymond No. 248, January 14, 1937. 305 Pillar ........................ Arlington............ Sibley ......................... January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Henderson No. 13, February 8, 1963. 307 Isle ........................... Isle ..................... Mille Lacs .................. January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Mora Lodge No. 223, December 31, 1982. 308 Red Lake Falls......... Red Lake Falls ... Red Lake.................... January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Northern No. 236, December 10, 1972. 309 Zarthan .................... Minneapolis ....... Hennepin.................... January 19, 1922 Merged with University No. 316 to form Unizar No. 347, October 15, 1994. 310 Comfrey................... Comfrey ............. Brown ........................ January 22, 1922 Consolidated with Libanus Lodge No. 96, February 15, 1979. 311 Ludwig .................... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Midway No. 185, December 31, 1976. 312 Hazel Park ............... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Tusler-Summit No. 263, December 31, 2004. 313 Phoenix.................... Hoffman............. Grant .......................... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Park Region Lodge No. 227, June 17, 1969. 314 East Gate ................. St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Fellowship Lodge No. 257, December 31, 1984. 315 Trimont.................... Triumph ............. Martin ........................ January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Chain Lake No. 64, March 6, 1935. 316 University................ Minneapolis ....... Hennepin.................... January 18, 1923 Merged with Zarthan No. 309 to form Unizar No. 347, October 15, 1994. 317 Lynnhurst ................ Hopkins.............. Hennepin.................... January 17, 1924 Merged with Ark No. 176 to form Templar No. 176, December 16, 2007. 318 T.W. Hugo............... Duluth ................ St. Louis..................... January 17, 1924 Merged with Lakeside No. 281 to form Lake Superior No. 349, April 13, 1996. 319 Spring Grove ........... Spring Grove...... Houston...................... January 17, 1924 Consolidated with Caledonia No. 20, February 18, 1960. 321 Paul Revere ............. St. Louis Park .... Hennepin.................... January 17, 1924 Consolidated with Templar No. 176, December 1, 2009. 322 Grand Marias........... Grand Marais ..... Cook........................... January 22, 1925 Consolidated with Taconite Lodge No. 342, August 15, 2012 323 Sunlight ................... Minneapolis ....... Hennepin.................... January 22, 1925 Consolidated with Khurum No. 112, October 1, 1991. Renamed as Khurum-Sunlight. 324 Como Park............... St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Braden Lodge No. 168 July 1, 2012. 325 Bryn Mawr .............. Minneapolis ....... Hennepin.................... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Compass No. 265, July 1, 1999. 327 Mount Moriah ......... McGregor........... Aitkin ......................... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Mystic No. 213, December 17, 1936 and December 1, 1990. 328 Triangle ................... Fosston............... Polk............................ January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Crookston No. 141, February 1, 1994. 329 Silver Cord .............. Halstad ............... Norman ...................... January 21, 1926 Charter Surrendered December 31, 1975.
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APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 330 Siloam ..................... Jeffers................. Cottonwood ............... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Prudence No. 97, May 1, 1992. 332 Belgrade .................. Belgrade............. Stearns ....................... January 20, 1927 Consolidated with Paynesville No. 71, September 30, 1969. 333 Erskine..................... Erskine ............... Polk............................ January 19, 1928 Consolidated wtih Triangle No. 328, April 11, 1936. 334 Richfield.................. Richfield ............ Hennepin.................... January 19, 1928 Consolidated with Cataract No. 2, November 30, 1999. 335 Mille Lacs................ Onamia............... Mille Lacs .................. January 19, 1928 Consolidated with Isle No. 307, December 1, 1976. 336 Higland Park............ St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... January 16, 1947 Consolidated with Macalester No. 290, November 1, 1972. 337 Bertha ...................... Bertha................. Todd........................... January 22, 1951 Consolidated with Wadena Lodge No. 156, September 25, 1986. 338 Century.................... Richfield ............ Hennepin.................... March 18, 1954 Consolidated with Cataract No. 2, November 30, 1999. 339 Pine.......................... Pine River .......... Cass............................ March 18, 1954 Charter Surrendered July 1, 2004. 340 Bloomington............ Bloomington ...... Hennepin.................... March 24, 1955 Consolidated with Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, November 4, 2009. 341 Headwaters.............. Bagley................ Clearwater.................. March 21, 1957 Consolidated with Triangle No. 328, December 12, 1973. 343 Edina ....................... Edina.................. Hennepin.................... March 19, 1959 Consolidated with Lake Harriet No. 277, April 3, 1995. 345 Northeast ................. Fridley................ Anoka......................... March 28, 1969 Consolidated into Northeast-Winslow Lewis No. 125, December 15, 2011. 352 G. Doug. MacArthur St. Paul............... Ramsey ...................... March 28, 2009 Charter surrendered, Ocobter 22, 2011.
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APPENDIX F – ABSTRACT OF LODGE RETURNS FOR 2014
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5511 AAccccaacciiaa CCoottttaaggee GGrroovvee 7755 55 00 00 22 00 00 11 7777 113333,,556600..11335544 NNiiccoolllleett SStt.. PPeetteerr 111111 00 00 11 44 66 00 33 9999 $$111155,,3399555599 TTeemmppllee HHuuttcchhiinnssoonn 7777 00 00 00 00 00 00 33 7744 223344,,220099..44446600 SSttaarr iinn tthhee WWeesstt SSaauukk CCeennttrree 1188 11886622 SSttaarr RRoocckkffoorrdd 3355 66 00 00 00 00 00 11 4400 6611,,884477..00006644 CChhaaiinn LLaakkee FFaaiirrmmoonntt 9911 00 00 11 00 00 00 55 8877 114433,,118866..00006677 CCoorriinntthhiiaann FFaarrmmiinnggttoonn 115511 44 11 00 00 00 00 55 115511 442266,,669999..00006699 MMyyssttiicc SSttaarr RRuusshhffoorrdd 4411 11 00 00 00 00 00 11 4411 114433,,001166..00007711 PPaayynneessvviillllee PPaayynneessvviillllee 2200 2200 007755 EEuurreekkaa LLeeRRooyy 1122 11 00 00 00 00 00 11 1122 2288,,445544..22557777 TTuussccaann WWaasseeccaa 5500 00 00 00 00 11 00 22 44777799 PPaalleessttiinnee DDuulluutthh 112288 22 11 11 22 55 00 1100 111155 9922,,332222..88778811 CCoonnsstteellllaattiioonn AAlleexxaannddrriiaa 9988 11 00 11 11 00 00 44 9955 444477,,667766..00008844 OOrriieenntt HHoouussttoonn 88 888899 GGoollddeenn FFlleeeeccee LLiittcchhffiieelldd 7766 33 2211 00 00 00 00 11 99999911 AAnnttiiqquuiittyy RReeddwwoooodd FFaallllss 2222 00 00 00 22 00 00 11 1199 2200,,556699..00009922 FFrraatteerrnnaall PPrriinncceettoonn 6655 33 11 00 11 00 00 44 6644 9988,,772233..00009955 SShheerrbbuurrnnee EEllkk RRiivveerr 5566 22 22 44 00 00 00 00 6644 117722,,999966..00009966 LLiibbaannuuss SStt.. JJaammeess 5566 33 00 00 00 00 00 33 5566 1100,,662211..00009977 PPrruuddeennccee WWiinnddoomm 7799 11 00 00 00 00 00 22 7788 119955,,440022..00009988 CChhaarriittyy NNeeww UUllmm 4499 44999999 CCoorrnneerr SSttoonnee FFeerrgguuss FFaallllss 110099 22 00 00 33 11 00 33 110044
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111144 BBeenn FFrraannkklliinn LLuuvveerrnnee 3355 22 00 00 00 00 00 44 3333 8888,,993322..0000111188 NNeewwppoorrtt SStt.. PPaauull PPaarrkk 110022 33 33 00 22 44 00 11 110011 227777,,338800..0000111199 DDeellttaa MMaarrsshhaallll 6666 00 00 00 11 00 00 00 6655 66,,224433..6633112233 PPrraaiirriiee BBlloooommiinngg PPrraaiirriiee 4499 4499112255 NNoorrtthheeaasstt--WWiinnssllooww LLeewwiiss OOsssseeoo 113355 22 00 11 11 1133 00 44 112200 772255,,556644..1155112266 MMoooorrhheeaadd MMoooorrhheeaadd 6699 33 22 22 00 00 00 11 7755 4466,,220099..0033112299 SSwwiifftt BBeennssoonn 2299 00 00 00 2277 11 00 11 00 00..0000113333 GGoollddeenn SShheeaaff MMoorrrriiss 4488 33 11 11 00 00 00 11 5522 4488,,333377..0000113355 NNeellssoonn BBuuffffaalloo 5511 11 00 00 00 55 00 11 4466113388 OOrriioonn AAttwwaatteerr 2233 00 00 00 2222 00 00 11 00114411 CCrrooookkssttoonn CCrrooookkssttoonn 8811 11 00 00 00 11 00 22 7799 5522,,552200..0000114477 CCaannbbyy CCaannbbyy 3344 22 00 00 22 33 00 22 2299 3344,,770000..0000114488 QQuuaarrrryy PPiippeessttoonnee 3322 00 00 00 11 00 00 11 3300 8833,,115599..9933114499 GGuuaarrddiiaann BBrroowwnnttoonn 77 00 00 00 00 00 00 11 66115555 TTrraaccyy TTrraaccyy 3333 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 3333 2200,,552288..0000115566 WWaaddeennaa WWaaddeennaa 4433 4433115577 PPeerrhhaamm PPeerrhhaamm 4444 11 00 11 22 33 00 11 4400 2222,,554466..9966115588 HHeeccttoorr HHeeccttoorr 1133 00 00 00 00 00 00 22 1111 2200,,331199..0000116600 PPllyymmoouutthh CCrryyssttaall 115511 66 00 11 00 66 00 44 114488 888800,,995511..0000116644 JJaassppeerr RRuusshh CCiittyy 7722 22 00 11 00 00 00 44 7711 112211,,997711..0000116655 MMiinnnneehhaahhaa MMiinnnneeaappoolliiss 449944 1133 44 44 1100 1133 00 3333 445599116666 GGaarrnneett WWhhiittee BBeeaarr LLaakkee 222244 99 00 00 22 77 00 33 222211 113333,,000055..0000116688 BBrraaddeenn SStt.. PPaauull 113388 1100 11 11 33 00 00 88 113399 332299,,558844..7733117744 VVaalllleeyy GGlleennwwoooodd 5511 00 00 00 44 00 00 11 4466 2200,,770077..2200117766 TTeemmppllaarr SStt.. LLoouuiiss PPaarrkk 229944 55 00 11 1100 11 00 1155 227744118811 DDaalllleess CCllooqquueett 6655 00 00 00 11 66 00 33 5555 112233,,888833..0000118844 SShheellll PPaarrkk RRaappiiddss 5566 00 22 00 00 00 00 00 5588 6655,,337788..0000118866 IIoonniicc DDuulluutthh 115555 33 11 11 44 00 00 55 115511118877 AArrccaannaa MMiinnnneeaappoolliiss 116655 88 00 66 22 00 00 33 117744118888 FFoorrttiittuuddee TTwwoo HHaarrbboorrss 7722 11 22 00 11 00 00 11 7733 220099,,664400..8877118899 TTrraavveerrssee WWhheeaattoonn 4488 00 00 00 00 11 00 22 4455 8811,,990000..0000
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227744 HHeemmaattiittee CChhiisshhoollmm 5555 00 00 00 00 00 00 11 5544 113322,,558833..7711227755 CChhiippppeewwaa DDeeeerr RRiivveerr 5599 44 00 00 00 00 00 22 6611 3388,,889900..6622227777 LLaakkee HHaarrrriieett MMiinnnneeaappoolliiss 442299 2200 44 44 33 1144 00 1188 442222 11,,220099,,007766..0000227799 SStteepphheenn SStteepphhaann 4400 00 00 00 11 00 00 22 3377 4433,,000000..0000228822 TTrriinniittyy DDuulluutthh 111111 22 11 00 00 22 00 22 111100 336622,,000000..0000228844 OOtttteerr TTaaiill PPeelliiccaann RRaappiiddss 3366 00 00 00 00 22 00 00 3344 6644,,330000..0000228866 SSoolloommoonn''ss MMoooossee LLaakkee 3355 00 00 00 11 22 00 00 3322 2200,,336677..0066228877 HHiirraamm LLiinnddssttrroomm 5588 33 11 00 00 00 00 11 6611228888 EEllyy EEllyy 2299 00 00 00 11 00 00 44 2244 77,,000000..0000229900 MMaaccaalleesstteerr SStt.. PPaauull 9922 00 22 00 11 00 00 44 8899 116622,,335566..6633229911 RRuusssseellll--BBaallaattoonn BBaallaattoonn 1100 00 00 00 00 00 00 33 77 11,,009988..8888229922 RReedd RRiivveerr EE.. GGrraanndd FFoorrkkss 9900 9900229933 BBiiwwaabbiikk BBiiwwaabbiicc 5511 11 11 11 11 00 00 33 5500 8899,,770000..0000330022 WWaallkkeerr WWaallkkeerr 1100 00 00 00 00 00 00 11 99 118800,,333300..2200330066 GGlleenn AAvvoonn DDuulluutthh 8866 33 11 00 00 11 00 44 8855 7711,,000000..0000332200 MMoouunndd MMoouunndd 6622 11 11 22 00 22 00 22 6622 553311,,001111..0000332266 WWaaccoonniiaa WWaaccoonniiaa 2266 00 00 00 22 11 00 22 2211 116611,,995500..0000333311 NNaasshhwwaauukk NNaasshhwwaauukk 6677 00 00 11 00 00 00 22 6666 3388,,335500..0000334422 TTaaccoonniittee SSiillvveerr BBaayy 8899 11 00 00 00 00 00 44 8866 330000,,442299..4400334444 FFoorreesstt LLaakkee FFoorreesstt LLaakkee 110000 44 00 00 33 00 00 44 9977 330022,,776666..0000334466 LLeebbaannoonn SSaavvaaggee 116655 1144 00 00 22 44 00 11 117722 5511,,004411..2244334477 UUnniizzaarr RRoosseevviillllee 7711 66 33 00 44 11 00 11 7744334488 DDaayylliigghhtt RRoosseevviillllee 5533 00 44 00 11 00 00 55 5511 1122,,660000..0000334499 LLaakkee SSuuppeerriioorr DDuulluutthh 115555 22 00 00 1122 00 00 88 113377 666699,,555566..1100335500 PPhhooeenniixx SStt.. LLoouuiiss PPaarrkk 6644 00 33 00 22 00 00 55 6600 1100,,331166..8866335511 SSiirr WWiinnssttoonn CChhuurrcchhiillll MMiinnnneeaappoolliiss 3355 00 33 00 11 00 00 00 3377 1111,,222200..1199
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2014 Summary 13,057 336 156 57 270 213 0 461 12,662 $22,846,4362013 Summary 13,589 319 105 26 173 321 3 482 13,060 $25,648,6612012 Summary 14,084 326 202 41 297 278 4 490 13,584 $21,229,4612011 Summary 14,705 378 271 25 387 365 1 545 14,081 $23,722,1512010 Summary 15,713 390 176 41 268 279 3 525 14,705 $24,515,0602009 Summary 15,781 401 556 40 644 413 0 551 15,170 $24,773,7002008 Summary 16,263 368 152 46 212 299 0 564 15,754 $23,585,5702007 Summary 16,788 416 294 47 379 317 0 586 16,263 $25,960,0102006 Summary 17,374 341 116 28 237 293 3 593 16,788 $27,482,7582005 Summary 18,029 384 116 43 237 363 2 596 17,374 $23,922,3492004 Summary 18,859 300 370 65 506 334 2 701 18,051 $23,801,4762003 Summary 19,454 448 231 42 330 294 0 691 18,860 $22,697,1182002 Summary 20,242 290 344 48 412 307 4 747 19,454 $22,614,0102001 Summary 21,119 297 212 48 337 292 0 780 20,267 $23,346,2162000 Summary 21,984 276 184 82 328 317 0 761 21,120 $21,866,9711999 Summary 23,018 303 1,333 70 1,552 390 0 792 21,990 $21,534,4091998 Summary 23,911 405 185 52 349 390 1 795 23,018 $19,810,8151997 Summary 25,060 297 132 74 355 428 1 868 23,911 $20,473,246
United States Alabama.................................. Teddy R. Grogan........................... Montgomery Alaska..................................... Jerome Wasson.............................. Anchorage Arizona ................................... Wilbur E. Robertson...................... Phoenix Arkansas ................................. George Coffman............................ Little Rock California................................ Allan Casalou ................................ San Francisco Colorado ................................. Scot M. Autry................................ Colorado Springs Connecticut............................. Robert G. Fitzgerald...................... Wallingford Connecticut - Prince Hall ....... Alfed Collins, Jr. ........................... Stamford Delaware................................. Herbert P. Fulmer.......................... Wilmington District of Columbia............... Jeffrey Russell ............................... Washington, D.C. Florida .................................... Richard E. Lynn ............................ Jacksonville Georgia ................................... Joseph W. Watson......................... Macon Hawaii .................................... Marty P. Alexander ....................... Honolulu Idaho....................................... Monte B. Bollar............................. Boise Illinois..................................... Franklin E. Cline ........................... Springfield Indiana .................................... Richard J. Elman ........................... Indianapolis Iowa ........................................ Craig L. Davis ............................... Cedar Rapids Kansas .................................... Tracy L. Bloom ............................. Topeka Kentucky ................................ Donald H. Yankee......................... Louisville Louisiana ................................ Woody Bilyeu ............................... New Orleans Maine...................................... Mark E. Rustin .............................. Portland Maryland ................................ Kenneth R. Taylor......................... Baltimore Massachusetts ......................... Arthur E. Johnson.......................... Boston Michigan................................. Robert Conley ............................... Alma Minnesota ............................... Douglas J. Campbell ..................... Minneapolis Minnesota - Prince Hall.......... Charles Snargrass .......................... St. Paul Mississippi.............................. Micky P. McMahan....................... Meridian Missouri.................................. Dale M. Bryan............................... Columbia Montana.................................. Reid L. Gardiner............................ Helena Nebraska................................. Reginald S. Kuehn ........................ Lincoln Nevada .................................... Arthur C. Cronin........................... Reno New Hampshire ...................... Thomas S. Lowe........................... Manchester New Jersey.............................. John S. Ryan................................. Burlington New Mexico............................ Daniel H. Sutcliffe........................ Albuquerque New York................................ Paul M. Rosen .............................. New York North Carolina ........................ T. Walton Clapp III ...................... Raleigh North Dakota .......................... Curtiss Mundahl ........................... Fargo Ohio ........................................ C. Michael Watson ...................... Worthington Oklahoma................................ Bobby Laws.................................. Guthrie Oregon .................................... Ed Bousquet ................................. Forest Grove Pennsylvania ........................... Mark A. Haines ............................ Philadelphia Rhode Island ........................... Wyman P. Hallstrom, Jr. .............. Providence South Carolina ........................ Gerald L. Carver........................... Columbia South Dakota .......................... Douglas C. McFarland ................. Sioux Falls Tennessee................................ Roy C. Etherton............................ Nashville Texas....................................... Orville L. O’Neill ......................... Waco Utah......................................... Lawrence K. Fielden .................... Salt Lake City Vermont .................................. Richard “Butch” J. Donnelly, Jr. .. Burlington Virginia ................................... Alan W. Adkins............................ Richmond Washington ............................. David P. Owens............................ Tacoma West Virginia.......................... William R. French ........................ Charleston Wisconsin ............................... Michael A. DeWolfe .................... Dousman Wyoming ................................ Beynon St. John............................ Lander
Name of Secretary AddressGrand Lodge
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Grand Secretaries
Argentina ..................................... Pablo Lázaro................................. Buenos AiresAustralia New South Wales ................... Kevin McGlinn............................. Sydney Queensland ............................. Mervyn H. Gray ........................... Brisbane South Australia ....................... Peter J. Symons ............................ Adelaide Tasmania................................. David J. Macrow .......................... Hobart Victoria ................................... Peter J. Henshall ........................... East Melbourne Western Australia ................... Guy Nichols.................................. Victoria ParkAustria ......................................... Gerhard Ratzenberger................... ViennaAzerbaijan.................................... Emil Hasanov ............................... Belgium, Regular......................... Daniel Bauwens............................ BrusselsBolivia ......................................... José Crepo Bonadona ................... La PazBrazil -Alagoas.................................... Jose Diogo Theotonio ................... MaceioAmozonas-Gloman.................. Francisco Jose De Vasconcellos... ManausBahia........................................ Daniel Klay................................... BahiaCeara........................................ Joao Edson Rola ........................... FortalezaEspirito Santo .......................... Geisel Dalla Mura Do Carmo....... VictoriaFederal District ........................ Jesus Narvaez Silva ...................... BrasiliaGoias........................................ Adalberto Francisco Sawaya Favaro GoianiaMaranhao ................................. Roosevelt Viera de Oliveira ......... CohafumaMato Grosso ............................ Waldir Antonio Serafim Da Silva CuiabaMato Grosso do Sul ................. Ademar se Souza Freitas .............. Campo GrandeMinas Gerais............................ Rodrigo Otavio dos Anjos............ Belo HorizontePara .......................................... Paulo Henrique de Ataide Pereira BelemParaiba ..................................... Marcal Jose Cavalcanti Silva ....... Joso PessoaParana ...................................... Flavio Hermogenes Gaspar .......... CuritibaPernambuco ............................. Patrick Josias Ferreira Oliveira .... RecifePiaui ......................................... Antono Francisco Militao Rufino. ParnaibaRio de Janeiro .......................... José Carlos De Seixas................... Rio de JaneiroRio Grande do Norte................ Humaytá de Souza........................ NatalRio Grande do Sul ................... Fulvio Ricardo Peixoto Delavi ..... Porto AlegreRondonia.................................. Edson Ramos................................ Porto VelhoRoraima ................................... Mario Maciel de Lima Jr. ............. Boa VistaSanta Catarina.......................... Sergio Gomes Mattos ................... FlorianopolisSao Paulo ................................. Alexsandar Jovanovic................... Sao PauloSergipe ..................................... Ricardo Rezende Ramos .............. AracajuTocantins ................................. Frederico H. De Melo................... Araguaina
Burkina Faso................................ Jean Claude Nabyoure.................. OuagadougouCanada: Alberta ........................... Jerrry W. Kopp ............................. Calgary British Columbia & Yukon .... George Moore ............................... Vancouver Manitoba ................................. Douglas Webster ......................... Winnipeg New Brunswick ...................... Randall W. Nelson ........................ St. John Newfoundland & Labrador..... Daniel G. Crocker......................... St. John’s Nova Scotia............................. Robert H. Northrup....................... Halifax Canada in Ontario ................... Terence Shand .............................. Hamilton Prince Edward Island.............. Donald R. Rodd............................ Charlottetown Quebec .................................... Marc A. Sicard ............................. Montreal Saskatchewan.......................... Richard A. Brown......................... ReginaChile............................................. Isaias Wortsman ........................... SantiagoChina............................................ Charles Hong................................ Taipei, TaiwanColumbia -Barranquilla ............................. Álvaro Antonio Álvarez Nader .... BarranquillaBogota...................................... Rafael Alfonso Abuabara Casas... BogotaCartagena ................................. Ernesto Ahumada Trujillo ............ Cartagena
Name of Secretary AddressGrand Lodge
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Grand Secretaries
Occidental ................................ Alvaro Nieto Hamann............CaliOriental .................................... Hugo Rafael Thyme de Oro ......... Cucuta
Costa Rica.................................... German Espinoza-Guido .............. San JoseCuba............................................. Asdrúbal Adonis Pagés Manals.... HavanaCyprus.......................................... Constantinos L. Argotis................ NicosiaDenmark, National....................... Ulrik Greve Af Rosenborg ........... CopenhagenDominican Republic .................... Rolando Forestieri ........................ Santo DomingoEcuador........................................ José Luis Orti Peláez .................... GuayaquilEl Salvador-Cuscatlan ................. Ricardo Velasquz Payes ............... San SalvadorEngland........................................ G. Nigel R. Brown........................ LondonFinland ......................................... Antti Uski ..................................... HelsinkiFrance, National........................... Claude Legrand ............................ ParisGabon........................................... Jean-François Thardin .................. Libreville, S. AfricaGermany, United Grand .............. Gero Mensel ................................. BerlinGreece.......................................... Panayiotis Louriss ...................... AthensGuatemala.................................... Enrique Martinez Mena................ Guatemala CityHonduras...................................... Efrain Orlando Aguilar Zelaya..... TegucigalpaHungary ....................................... Dezsö Meksz ................................ BudapestIceland, National.......................... Thorsteinn Eggertsson.................. ReykjavikIndia ............................................. B. Kamakoti.................................. New DelhiIran............................................... Shahram (Shay) Maghame ........... Los Angeles, Calif.Ireland.......................................... D. Barry Lyons ............................. DublinIsrael ............................................ Victor Serezo................................ Tel-AvivItaly, Grand Orient....................... Michele Pietrangeli....................... RomeIvory Coast .................................. Michel Rosier ............................... AbidjanJapan ............................................ Philip A. Ambrose........................ TokyoLuxembourg................................. Marc Rousseau ............................. LuxembourgMalta............................................ Stephen J. Bush ............................ St. JuilensMexico - Baja, California ............ Juan Lopez Ibarra ......................... TijuanaMexico - Benito Juarez................ Fredirico Avitia López ................. TorreonMexico - Cosmos......................... Guillermo Lopez Najara............... Chihuahua Mexico - El Potosi ....................... Vicente Quezada Flores................ San Luis PotosiMexico - Neuvro Leon ................ Jose Valdemar Portillo Lopez ... MonterreyMexico - Tamaulipas ................... Urbano Marínez Anaya ................ TampicoMexico - Valle ............................. Martin Alberto Davila Bello......... Mexico D.F.Mexico - York ............................. Eduardo Velasco........................... Mexico CityNetherlands.................................. Dick Vogelaar............................... The HagueNew Zealand................................ Richard A. Lodge ......................... WellingtonNorway ........................................ Harald Øien .................................. OsloPanama......................................... Jorge Rodríguez Auerbach III ...... Panama CityParaguay ...................................... Benjamin Sosa Miranda ............... AsuncionPeru.............................................. Mario E. Carreras Vasquez.. ........ LimaPhilippine Islands ........................ Danilo D. Angeles ........................ ManilaPuerto Rico .................................. José J. Garcia-Vazquez................. SanturceRussia........................................... Pavel Stroganov............................ MoscowScotland ....................................... David M. Begg ............................. Edinburghdu Senegal.................................... El Hadj Ibrahima Ndao................. DakarSouth Africa................................. I. G. Heyneke................................ JohannesburgSpain ............................................ Carlos Baron Palacio .................... BarcelonaSweden......................................... Ronny Schultz .............................. StockholmSwitzerland .................................. Roger Clerc................................... LausanneTogolaise Nationale .................... Tetevi Joseph Woamede............... LomeTurkey.......................................... Emre Üge...................................... IstanbulUruguay ....................................... JFernando Quarneti ...................... MontevideoVenezuela .................................... Alfredo Enrique Tovar ................. Caracas
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Grand Secretaries
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTAAPPENDIX H
Representatives to Grand LodgeUNITED STATES
Name Residence Jurisdiction Name ResidenceLloyd Triggs .................... North Pole............. Alaska.......................... Russel K. Amling............. Tucson .................. Arizona........................ Dan Lloyd ........................ Jacksonville .......... Arkansas...................... James C. Callahan............ North Glenn.......... Colorado...................... Michael Castroll............... West Haven .......... Connecticut ................. ......................................... .............................. Connecticut - Prince Hall Edward R. Halpaus MoraRobert W. Husemann....... Silver Spring, MD District of Columbia.... Steven P. Boring .............. Deland .................. Florida ......................... Hawaii ......................... Frank E. King .............. Saint PaulHarold W. Holm .............. Idaho Falls ............ Idaho............................ Edward A. Rund .............. Glenview .............. Illinois .........................Bill C. Anthis ................... Patoka ................... Indiana......................... Martin M. Donaldson....... Wichita ................. Kansas ......................... Clarence R. Daugherty..... Shepherdsville ...... Kentucky ..................... Thomas E. Richards......... Alexandria ............ Louisiana ..................... Richard O. Pulkkinen....... Lewiston ............... Maine........................... Gary A. Thomas .......... Red WingEarl E. Ihle, Jr. ................. Baltimore .............. Maryland ..................... Eugene B. Nichols ........... .............................. Massachusetts.............. Ronald H. Halligan .......... Marquette.............. Michigan ..................... Douglas J. Campbell.... Minneapolis......................................... .............................. Minnesota, Prince Hall Edward R. Halpaus...... MoraJames Homan................... Shannon ................ Mississippi................... Barnes A. Sharitt, Jr. ... South Saint Paul......................................... .............................. Missouri....................... Eugene Lawrence, Jr. .. BigforkJames Ahlen..................... Cascade................. Montana....................... Joel Bolstad ................. DelanoCullen F. Pilker ................ LaVista ................. Nebraska...................... H. Wayne Kingsley.......... Sparks ................... Nevada......................... Todd A. Mayer ............ AnokaRichard A. Smith ............. Milton ................... New Hampshire........... Paul Wallace................ New BrightonJerome H. Soderberg ....... Bridgeton .............. New Jersey .................. Joseph A. Adamo............. Calverton .............. New York .................... Robert J. Snipes, Jr .......... Castle Hayne......... North Carolina............. ..................................... ......................................... .............................. Prince Hall N. Carolina Michael Vinson .......... Saint PaulGerald M. Skogley........... Bismarck............... North Dakota............... Charles R. Muephy .......... Perrysburg ............ Ohio............................. Bradley C. Rickelman...... Stillwater .............. Oklahoma .................... Ronald J. LaSalle ............. .............................. Oregon......................... ......................................... .............................. Oregon, Prince Hall..... Edward R. Halpaus...... MoraRobert F. Poyton.............. North Scituate....... Rhode Island................ Douglas G. Lee ................ Gaffney................. South Carolina............. Larry L. Anderson ........... Aberdeen .............. South Dakota...............C. Douglas Mayo ............. Kingsport .............. Tennessee .................... Michael H. Shively .......... Spring ................... Texas ........................... Alyn N. Dull ................ Saint CloudRobert K. Chapman ......... Salt Lake City....... Utah ............................. Nelson E. Wade ............... Island Pond ........... Vermont....................... Eugene Lawrence, Jr. .. BigforkPaul D. Sleeper ................ Moneta.................. Virginia ....................... Matt Martin ...................... Port Orchard ......... Washington ................. ..................................... Harold E. Phillips, Jr........ Fairmont ............... West Virginia .............. Geraid E. Rhoads......... Center CityKingman D. Loomis ........ Hayward ............... Wisconsin.................... .............................................................................. .............................. Wisconsin, Prince Hall Edward R. Halpaus...... MoraPhilip R. Vidal................. Isla Verde ............. Puerto Rico .................
Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina andWyoming do not exchange Grand Representatives.
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Representatives to Grand LodgeName Residence Jurisdiction Name Residence
CANADAWilliam Kostenuk ........... Calgary................. Alberta ........................ Gordon D. Kickbush ....... Pentiction ............. British Col. & Yukon.. C. Rae Haldane-Wilsone . Winnipeg.............. Manitoba..................... G. Donald Gruchy ........... Fredericton ........... New Brunswick .......... ......................................... ............................. Newfoundland-Labrador Robert M. Jollimore ........ Halifax ................. Nova Scotia................. James T. Cassie ............... North York ........... Ontario ........................ Albert Timmons .............. Freetown .............. Prince Edward Island.. Victor A. Shamy.............. Montreal ............... Quebec ........................ Nicholas Johnson ........ Apple ValleyHarold H. Astbury ........... Regina .................. Saskatchewan.............. Eugene Lawernce, Jr. .. Bigfork
MEXICOW.R. de Souza................. Calexico ............... Baja, California........... .................................... David O.L. Louie ............ Houston, TX......... Benito Juárez ............. .................................... ......................................... ............................. Benito Juárez -Coahuila .................................... ......................................... .............................. Guanajuato .................. ..................................... ......................................... .............................. Estado de Guerrero...... ..................................... ......................................... .............................. Lázaro Cárdenas Michoacán ............................... Juan Lazaro Castro .......... Monterey .............. Neuvo Leon ................ ......................................... ............................. Occidental Mexicana .. .................................... ......................................... ............................. Sinaloa ........................ ......................................... ............................. Soberana - el Potosi .... R.H. Flores ...................... Victoria ................ Tamaulipas.................. Abraham Bromberg......... Mexico, D.F. ........ Valle de Mexico.......... Roberto Ymaz G. ............ Mexico ................. York............................
AUSTRALIAGrahame H. Cumming .... Ryde ..................... New South Wales ....... ......................................... ............................. Queensland ................. Harry N. Cook................. Alice Springs........ South Australia & N. T. ....................................Stanley George Bradley .. ............................. Tasmania..................... David M. Mc Gee............ Victoria ....................... Donald W. Gregson......... Claremont............. West Australia ............ ....................................
BRITISH ISLESG. R. G. Purser ................ London ................. England....................... Andrew Rice ............... DeephavenRobert Winters ................ ............................. Ireland......................... Thomas G. McCarthy.. WinthropWilliam C. Shepherdson . Glascow................ Scotland ......................
BRAZILAntonio C. P Filho .......... Brasilia ................. Grande Oriente ........... ........................................ ............................ Alagoas ....................... Alberto D. Mendes .......... Salvador ............... Bahia........................... Paulo F. da Silveira ......... Brasilia ................. Brasilia........................ Eliezio M. Leitao............. Nova Russas......... Ceara........................... Wanderley Colodetti ....... Linhares ............... Espirito Santo ............. Antonio B. Xavier ........... Goiania................. Goias........................... Edgar de Carvahlho......... Sao Luis ............... Maranhao .................... Lucirdes Dias Ferreira..... Cuiaba .................. Mato Grosso ............... Wladimir Santos.............. Belo Horizonte ..... Minas Gerais............... Ildefonson Pereira Guimaraes. Belem ................... Para ............................. John A. Freeburg......... AnokaWalter Vasconcellos........ ............................. Paraiba ........................ G.L. de Souza.................. Curitiba ................ Parana ......................... G. Tamman...................... Recife ................... Pernambuco ................ F. de Assi Arruda ............ Teresina................ Piaui ............................ .................................... Mario L. Bacelar ............. Rio De Janeiro...... Rio De Janeiro ............ Cicero M. de Lima .......... Parnamirim........... Rio Grande do Norte... W. José Pachalski Filjho . Pelotas .................. Rio Grande do Sul ...... Alan G. do Amaral .......... Porto Velho .......... Rondonia..................... Abdala H. Fraxe............... Roraima ................ Roraima ...................... Nelson Caldeira, Jr. ......... Florianópolis ........ Santa Catarina............. Lincoln Gerytch .............. Sao Paulo ............. Sao Paulo ....................
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Representatives to Grand LodgeName Residence Jurisdiction Name Residence......................................... ............................. SergipeOdilon Borges ................. Gurupi .................. Tocantins ...................
COLOMBIARicardo Mantilla Paipilla ............................. de los Andes................ Barranquilla ................ Bogota......................... Jose Quesada ................... Cartagena ............. Cartagena .................... Armando G. Caicedo....... Cali....................... Occidental...................
OTHER COUNTRIES......................................... ............................. Andorra....................... G. Billinghurst................. Buenos Aires ........ Argentina .................... Charles Luman ............ RosevilleHan Kloser-Homma ........ Vienna .................. Austria ........................ ......................................... ............................. AzerbaijanPierre Noel ...................... Brussels ................ Belgium-Regular ........ Jose R. Albo .................... La Paz .................. Bolivia ........................ ......................................... ............................. Bulgaria ...................... .................................... ......................................... ............................. Burkino Faso............... David E. Johnson......... Eden PrairieMario Lagos .................... Santiago ............... Chile ........................... Guillermo J. Moreno ... BurnsvilleWilliam S. Hou................ Taipei ................... China........................... Kevin Acker ................ DuluthEmile Ouosso .................. Pointe Noire ......... Congo ......................... Carols Paniagua............... San Jose................ Costa Rica................... Haris Ibrahimpasicas ....... ............................. Croatia ........................ .................................... Nestor Juan Iglesias Laza ............................. Cuba............................ Jason Berger................ Minneapolis......................................... ............................. Czech Republic........... ......................................... ............................. CyprusIb Andersen ..................... Copenhagen.......... Denmark National....... Rafael Alcantara.............. Santa Domingo..... Domican Republic ...... Diflio Vargas................... ............................. Ecuador....................... Julio R.M. Rubio ............. San Salvador ........ El Salvador ................. Juhani Salonen ................ Helsinki ................ Finland........................ Andy B. Harries .......... WindomJean Wallet ...................... Paris ..................... France (GLNF) ........... Marius Foungues ............. Libreville.............. Gabon ......................... Karl Heinz Voight ........... Hamburg .............. Germany ..................... Ricahrd W. Hinze ........ Jonesboro, GAPapanikitas ...................... Rodos ................... Greece......................... Aguibou BAH ................. Conakry................ Guineenne................... A.C. Rodas ...................... Guatemala City .... Guatemala................... Roger J. Robinson....... Saint CloudRolando A. Romero ........ Tegucigalpa.......... Honduras..................... John J. Aguilar ............ Coon RapidsElemér Huller................... Budapest............... Hungary...................... .................................... Gisli Marteinsson ............ ............................. Iceland ........................ B. K. Raizada .................. Gurgaon................ India............................ .................................... Naser Haddad .................. Landon ................. Iran (in exile) .............. Simon Catalove .............. Netanya ................ Israel ........................... Edward H. Perlman ..... St. Louis ParkGiuseppe Ottavio Armocida ............................ Italy............................. Ivory Coast Africa ...... Thomas H. Hodges .......... Tokyo ................... Japan ........................... Mark A. Campbell ...... Bloomington......................................... ............................. LithuaniaRoger Noesen .................. Luxembourg ......... Luxembourg................ ......................................... ............................. Macedonia .................. .................................... Anthony A. Pisani ........... St. Julians ............. Malta........................... ......................................... ............................. Morocco...................... .................................... ......................................... ............................. MoldovaA. Thten Houten.............. Wageningen ......... Netherlands................. Robert G. Lennox Auckland New Zealand...............Odd Pettersen .................. Alesund ................ Norway ....................... John P. E. Hegge......... WayzataTomas Paredes ................ Panama City ......... Panama ....................... Salvador Mendelzon........ Asuncion .............. Paraguay ..................... .................................... Juan Alcazar Viacava ...... Lima ..................... Peru............................. .................................... Jose O. Lustre.................. Manila .................. Philippine Island ......... Carlos Coelho de Sousa... Cascais ................. Portugal....................... ....................................
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Representatives to Grand LodgeName Residence Jurisdiction Name Residence Romania...................... Victor S. Belyavsky Russia ......................... San Marino ................. Shane F. Wendt........... Arden Hills Serbia .......................... Sidney L. Louis Capetown South Africa................ Alvardo P. de Castro ....... Barcelona ............. Spain ........................... .................................... Fredrik Björkman Sweden ......................................... ............................. Switzerland .................Yasar Aysev .................... ............................. Turkey......................... ......................................... ............................. Ukraine ....................... .................................... A.C.M. Galgorri .............. Montevideo .......... Uruguay ...................... Alcides R. Silva............... Caracas................. Venezuela ................... Moussa Diouf .................. West Africa - Du Senegal Albert N’Koley Abotchi.. Lome .................... Nationale Togolaise
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DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2014 Shoemaker, Herbert G 9/18/2014 Snow, Richard E 6/5/2014 Caledonia Number 20
Rochester Number 21 Alexander, Jr., Bert 2/10/2014 Cowen, N. Gene 1/23/2014 Fessler, Jr., Dr. Guy E 1/10/2014 Loy, Heath R 10/18/2014 Meyer, Michael 12/6/2012 Oliphant, John T 6/1/2014 Olson, Alfred W 9/10/2012 Powell, Rodney H 11/12/2014 Renning, Frank A 8/13/2014 Walters, Charles W 12/13/2014 Witte, William H 4/19/2014Pleasant Grove Number 22 North Star Number 23 Keech, Dudley A 4/15/2014 Pearson, Orrin W 6/19/2013 Stambaugh, Arthur R 8/9/2014Meridian Number 25 Knutson, Lloyd S 5/8/2014
Western Star Number 26 Bryson, L. Richard 5/9/2014 Hinckley, Floyd R 2/27/2014 Jacobson, Donald E 4/12/2014 Owens, Bruce C 10/12/2014 Sanders, Andrew G 12/6/2014 Schoeneman, Daniel S 9/9/2014 Schroeder, Clarence J 4/18/2014 Clearwater Number 28 McGee, Connor R 6/18/2014 Stokes, George R 11/27/2014Morning Star Number 29 Anoka Number 30 Dailey, John M 3/3/2014 Star in the East Number 33 Flynn, Robert E 9/18/2014 Kottke, William C 9/13/2014 Rieger, Fred 2/21/2014 Springmeyer, Thomas R 8/16/2014 Yule, Wayne A 6/1/2014Oriental Number 34 Adair, Robert S 9/16/2014 Bill, Gary L 6/23/2014 Mortenson, Otto L 9/18/2014 Rauvola, Curtis 4/5/2014 Sumner, Harvey B 6/18/2014Preston Number 36 Ramlo, Sr. , Ronald 4/12/2014 Fidelity Number 39 Astrup, Leonard B 7/22/2014 Aultfather, William A 1/30/2014 Davis, Larry E 6/29/2014 Schneider, Jr., Palmer W 12/17/2014Carnelian Number 40 Drinkwalter, Roger W 1/13/2014 Henry, Fredric J 6/1/2014
Hope Number 42 Chapman, Donald L 7/28/2014
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St. Johns Number 1 Fellerman, Alfred G 10/6/2014 Hering, Donald F 2/7/2014 McCormack, Earl D 6/16/2014
Cataract Number 2 Ahlman, Jerome S 11/28/2014 Bear, Howard A 8/9/2014 Bill, Gary L 6/23/2014 Britigan, Howard C 12/12/2012 Dill, Timothy J 6/29/2014 Harwood, James R 7/1/2014 Hendrickson, E. John 7/8/2014 Highum, David A 3/17/2014 Johnson, Leslie P 9/8/2014 Neumeister, Theodore J 9/16/2014 Perwien, Donald K 9/17/2014 Ryan, Stuart M 5/28/2014 Westling, Darrell E 2/19/2014 St. Paul Number 3 Ancient Landmark Number 5 Johnson, Lynn W 1/12/2014 Kane, Jay B 2/9/2014 Loeffler, Oscar 9/25/2014 Newman, Robert Z 2/12/2014 Struve, William R 5/24/2014 Tacke, Jr., Carl W 12/20/2013Minnesota River Valley Number 6 Loggers, Walter A. K 11/30/2014 Miller, Jr., George H 1/6/2014 Wigfield, Larry N 9/28/2014Dakota Number 7 Akins, Howard W 9/13/2014 Heinold, August L 11/14/2014Red Wing Number 8 Kocina, Harold F 12/14/2014
Faribault Number 9 Johnson, Jr., Robert A 3/5/2014 Knauss, Merlin J 12/24/2014 Korff, William D 9/23/2014Kasson-Mantorville Number 11 Boyum, Robert 9/14/2009 Poffenberger, Dale 7/6/2014Mankato Number 12 Douma, Donald J 3/22/2014 Ford, Wayne 2/26/2014 Fritz, Louis L 8/20/2014 Lee, Royal I 9/15/2014 Monticello Number 16 Arnsdorf, Donly G 6/6/2014
Winona Number 18 Church, Roger G 10/7/2014 Horst, Richard E 10/13/2014
Minneapolis Number 19 Biegert, Leonard H 9/22/2014 Freeberg, Richard C 1/5/2014 Golson, Charles L 7/29/2014 Kachel, Jr., Garfield C 11/6/2014 Lechelt, Allen W 1/4/2014 Leeper, William T 11/7/2014 Mark, Vernon H 12/31/2014 Nelson, Calvin C 2/13/2014 Olson, Robert G 1/19/2014 Perkins, Carl L 8/28/2014 Shapiro, Harry B 11/19/2014
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTAAPPENDIX I - (Continued)
DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2014 Winn, John 11/24/2014
Evergreen Number 46 Hemming, Lloyd A 5/11/2014 Root, Donald Eugene 10/24/2014
Social Number 48
Rising Sun Number 49 Hawbaker, Charles 12/31/2013 Accacia Number 51 Martin, Audree D 4/16/2014
Nicollet Number 54 Eue, Clinton R 12/3/2014 Larson, Gerald Elmer 6/2/2014 Stebbins, Richard H 8/18/2013Temple Number 59 Bertelson, Robert C 12/21/2013 Johnson, Leonard G 10/7/2014 Pettis, Wayne 7/30/2014 Tapper, Gordon E 3/19/2014Star in the West Number 60 Star Number 62 Dolder, John F 10/18/2014
Chain Lake Number 64 Brown, Keith W 3/31/2014 Luetgers, Eric L 3/14/2014 Lunz, Verle R 9/30/2014 Schneider, Wilfred E 8/15/2014 Thayer, David L 2/10/2014Corinthian Number 67 Elstad, Donald E 1/28/2014 Hall, Harlen J 2/14/2014 Kohls, Donald W 10/6/2012 Slette, Allen M 8/22/2014 Steadman, Arthur J 12/17/2014Mystic Star Number 69 Anderson, Vernon 7/31/2014 Eureka Number 75 Lewis, James A 10/2/2014
Tuscan Number 77 Fisher, Michael R 11/3/2014 Searle, Rodney N 1/5/2014Palestine Number 79 Duncan, Clyde B 11/11/2010 Farver, Theodore R 7/23/2014 Gamst, G. Donald 6/10/2014 Glazman, James 12/25/2014 Hewitt, Norman A 3/15/2010 Jackson, Herman S 5/17/2014 Klefstad, John W 7/14/2014 Moore, Ronald E 9/23/2014 Sher, Peyton 8/17/2014 Tanner, Roy J 9/16/2014Constellation Number 81 Fielder, Lee 6/13/2014 Hedstrom, Dennis A 3/29/2014 Trumm, John W 4/4/2014 Walters, Warren D 10/17/2014Orient Number 84
Golden Fleece Number 89 Birkemeyer, Richard E 4/16/2014
Antiquity Number 91 Ramey, Norman D 9/25/2014Fraternal Number 92 Bird, Harry A 6/1/2014 Braden, Clyde R 6/28/2014 Bunger, Robert J 12/15/2014 Burroughs, James A 3/4/2014
Sherburne Number 95Libanus Number 96 Blackstad, Obert N 3/10/2014 Johnson, Clayton O 6/11/2014 Voth, Harvey J 4/21/2014Prudence Number 97 Saunders, Merle L 3/14/2014 Vieregge, Russell E 1/25/2014 Charity Number 98 Fenske, Harold A 1/8/2014Corner Stone Number 99 McRoberts, Russel M 9/29/2014 Stine, Gerald D 10/2/2014 Vanderlinden, Warren L 10/10/2014Aurora Number 100 Anderson, Herbert 11/18/2014 Boberg, James A 11/29/2014 Bode, Donald H 1/14/2014 Reichow, Ralph C 2/24/2014 Schmidt, Harold E 3/1/2014 Thiesse, Harold A 2/28/2014 Thompson, Eugene 4/19/2014 Wheeler, Kenneth E 7/20/2014Fraternity Number 101 Bomgaars, Gilbert C 11/10/2014Bethel Number 103 Friday, Wallace F 6/7/2013 Owens, Wendell L 5/30/2013 Queen, Ronald B 4/1/2013 Spencer, Merrill H 5/30/2014Sharon Number 104 Day, Royce W 2/26/2014 De Cathelineau, Charles 2/23/2014Mt. Tabor Number 106 Nelson, Robert L 12/4/2014 Otto, Kermit L 2/25/2014 Saunders, Ronald P 11/12/2014
Sunset Number 109 Reed, Sr., Robert J 10/5/2014 Wasnick, William T 8/3/2014Pickwick Number 110 Ellenbecker, Mickey L 3/9/2014 Khurum Sunlight Number 112 Bass, Lawrence M 1/21/2014 Bloom, Harvey J 12/20/2003 Bogen, Roy A 12/26/2013 Clein, Joel E 9/11/2007 Goldfarb, Stephen M 7/14/2014 Mikkelson, Morris M 2/5/2014 Peltz, Sam 5/20/2014 Weinberg, Gershon 8/1/2014 Excelsior Number 113
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DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2014Ben Franklin Number 114 Dorn, Robert J 6/23/2014 Halvorson, Harold C 3/2/2014 Hoskins, Elmer Q 10/21/2014 Martin, Albert C 8/9/2014Newport Number 118
Clauson, Wayne O 5/11/2014Delta Number 119
Prairie Number 123
Anderson, Gerth 11/28/2014
Northeast -Winslow Lewis Number 125 Breining, Donald J 7/11/2014 Gearou, Robert L 10/30/2014 Howe, William M 1/11/2014 Johnson, Robert E 12/8/2013
Moorhead Number 126 Johnson, James V 9/10/2014
Swift Number 129 Erenberg, Robert W 2/8/2014
Golden Sheaf Number 133Juergensen, Perry R 6/10/2014
Nelson Number 135 Johnson, Charles M 1/1/2014Orion Number 138 Holm, John F 8/31/2014Crookston Number 141
Anderson, Glen 3/17/2014 Severson, Robert Keith 7/18/2014
Canby Number 147 Anderson, Douglas A 2/19/2013 Lair, John R 9/21/2014
Quarry Number 148 Bucher, Jay L 4/18/2014
Guardian Number 149Ahlers, Allyn R 11/24/2014
Tracy Number 155
Wadena Number 156 Perham Number 157 Setterholm, Gerald W 3/15/2014Hector Number 158 Holm, Wesley M 1/12/2014 Sandahl, Robert K 7/16/2014 Plymouth Number 160 Norman, Robert E 10/27/2014 Schonnesen, William D 7/26/2014 Skalberg, Thomas P 3/27/2014 Stern, Robert J 5/20/2014 Towns, Lavern W 9/26/2012Jasper Number 164
Bohaty, James W 5/28/2014 Goebel, Dean Reed 4/12/2014 Parke, Wayne A 4/11/2014 White, Grant W 3/31/2014
Minnehaha Number 165 Anderberg, Donald W 11/12/2014 Anderson, Robert D 10/21/2014 Dennis, John R 3/30/2014 Ellis, William H 1/8/2014 Fjelde, Gale M 1/9/2014 Glad, Malcolm W 10/19/2014 Gregg, Duane R 1/6/2014
Hansen, Robert S 10/31/2014 Hillman, Richard A 3/16/2014 Johnson, Harlan E 2/11/2014 Larson, Lee A 1/3/2014 Lundeen, Thomas B 1/11/2014 Miller, Virgel W 4/7/2014 Olson, Carl R 8/17/2014 Pederson, Luther F 1/15/2014 Perry, Ronald E 2/20/2014 Rasmussen, Jr., William R 2/10/2014 Ronning, Sr., Eugene P 1/1/2014 Rosin, Benjamin P 11/22/2014 Stacke, Robert M 6/21/2014 Stahlke, Jeffrey A 11/21/2014 Stenmoe, Darrel O 5/27/2014 Swanson, Kenneth P 1/1/2014 Wilson, Robert H 7/13/2014
Garnet Number 166 Aho, Walter P 1/18/2014 Flood, Donald J 11/29/2014 Schuller, John E 8/7/2013
Braden Number 168 Aikens, Rayvon 6/1/2014 Bellis, Arnold 4/30/2014 Carlson, Daniel R 12/1/2014 Driver, Jr., William 12/16/2014 Glassman, Samuel 2/1/2014 Gode, Donald F 6/26/2014 Johnson, Edward N 3/31/2014 Lanner, Paul 5/2/2014
Valley Number 174 Poirier, George S 4/16/2014 Templar Number 176
Dalton, Robert H 8/30/2013 Fransen, A. M 12/31/2014 Ginthner, Marshall R 5/8/2014 Hawkinson, Wayne E 11/6/2014 Hoglund, Donald C 11/8/2014 Johnson, George E 10/27/2014 Mickelson, Thomas O 12/16/2014 Moore, Carroll J 5/13/2014 Murman, William E 3/31/2014 Nelson, Kenneth L 12/27/2012 Paul, B. B 9/17/2014 Powers, Jr., Harrington C 7/13/2014 Prochazka, William A 12/18/2014 Raitt, Thomas G 3/9/2014 Russell, Sheldon P 8/24/2014 Westlund, Robert A 5/6/2014
Dalles Number 181 Holmberg, Leroy W 3/2/2014 Otterson, Roland J 12/8/2014 Shogren, Travis L 9/23/2014
Shell Number 184 Ionic Number 186
Atwood, Clyde D 1/13/2014 Gray, Michael C 1/11/2014 Hartzberg, Roger W 5/12/2014 London, Ervin Ben 10/10/2014 Spencer, William S 7/28/2014
Arcana Number 187 Lozar, Frank L 9/7/2014 Maday, Henry A 9/16/2014 Swanson, Earl R 11/1/2013
Fortitude Number 188 Nelson, Robert N 10/12/2014
Traverse Number 189 Frounfelter, Harry 10/5/2014
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DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2014 Schlimme, Galian 1/3/2014
Mizpah Number 191 Bratten, Richard C 1/30/2014 Ramsey, Robert M 10/3/2011
Euclid Number 198 Bell, Charles M 2/25/2014 Colich, Steve 12/31/2013 Denzler, David D 3/1/2014 Johnson, Arnold C 10/4/2014 Johnson, Donald W 4/2/2013 Loberg, Brent 1/1/2014 Satterness, William B 5/1/2014 Slonim, Ed E 10/23/2014 Zeh, Donald F 6/19/2014
Murray Number 199 Post, John H 6/23/2014 Terry, Charles 2/15/2014 Tomford, Jack O 6/28/2014
Atelier Number 202 Bergeson, Jerome M 7/7/2014Stewartville Number 203 Douglas, Duane A 9/8/2014Wayzata Number 205
Eisinger, Kermit J 7/6/2014 Lofquist, Henry E 1/19/2014 Pfister, Glen C 10/19/2014 Watschke, Merl V 9/4/2014
Crescent Number 207 Smith, William E 11/13/2013
Itasca Number 208 Brown, Richard A 10/15/2014 Dickinson, Samuel K 3/26/2014 Kongsjord, Delbert N 3/28/2014 Marr, Jr., William N 3/1/2014 McKenzie, Erving G 4/22/2014 Schneider, William L 1/5/2014 Smith, William G 4/13/2014
Sibley Number 209 Hansen, Rodney G 1/14/2014 Johnson, Donley E 2/2/2014 Nelson, Herbert R 7/19/2014 Sundeen, Charles 4/10/2014 Voss, Kenneth W 4/19/2014
Mystic Number 213 Davies, Calvin A 11/26/2014 Gould, Donald T 5/24/2014 Rono, Charles A 9/20/2014
Griswold Number 218 Olivia Number 220
Gilchrist, David H 7/29/2014 Mora Number 223 Johnson, Merlin A 12/20/2014 Johnson, Richard E 7/15/2014 Bemidji Number 233
Leaf, Willard F 3/25/2014 Peterson, Douglas E 5/6/2014
Northern Number 236 Reierson, Milton J 4/19/2014 Swanson, Ernest L 7/3/2014
Albert Pike Number 237 Abt, Edgar J 9/26/2014 Billiat, Henry E 10/25/2014 Frakes, Jr., James K 10/27/2014 Rood, E. O 12/14/2014 Shapiro, Stanley W 8/3/2014 Ziemer, Herman E 9/18/2014
Eveleth Number 239 Makinen, Kenneth O 5/24/2014 Windfeldt, Richard A 1/3/2014
Cass Number 243 Fides Number 246
McKinley Number 251
Mesaba Number 255 Diehl, Alfred S 8/12/2014 Lee, Raymond E 1/18/2014 Prothero, Kenneth L 10/19/2014 Rice, Curtis D 2/26/2014 Rosenberg, Robert O 2/14/2014
Montgomery Number 258 Gordon, Chester P 1/9/2014 Hansen, Daniel T 10/7/2014 Mike, Leroy D 10/12/2014 Sether, Donald W 7/10/2014 Swanson, John H 12/14/2014 Townsend, Guy D 8/15/2014
Lake Wilson Number 262 Tusler-Summit 263
Greethurst, Dean 2/17/2014 Hirschel, Daryl W 9/1/2014 Holcomb, Earl J 2/12/2014 Johnson, George A 7/4/2013 Smerud, Allan B 12/1/2012 St. Aubin, Louis F 5/30/2014 Sweitzer, James A 11/6/2014
Virginia Number 264 Beste, John D 7/18/2014 Heisel, Donald E 10/16/2014 Love, Frank P 10/28/2014 Maki, Arnold C 9/25/2014 Maki, Ernest E 9/11/2014 Marconett, E. Lee 7/4/2014 Neubauer, Robert G 7/12/2014 Ralston, Robert R 2/1/2014
Compass Number 265 Anderson, Douglas C 10/22/2014 Bennyhoff, Stanley E 4/28/2014 Berget, Carl J 5/3/2014 Busby, Orville V 12/8/2012 Carlson, C. Gordon 7/3/2014 Carlson, Robert L 2/9/2012 Frei, Raymond A 5/5/2014 Gagne, Bernard J 6/18/2008 Gruidl, Curtis G 7/17/2014 Harrison, Larry E 4/16/2014 Johnson, Harlan W 7/31/2013 Johnson, Robert C 7/1/2014 Miller, Jr., George H 1/6/2014 Norberg, Norman V 12/29/2014 Paulson, Ernest O 3/18/2014 Sandvik, Dennis L 11/7/2014 Ware, Robert C 7/5/2014 Wild, Jr., Leslie V 2/6/2014
Roseau Number 268
Koochiching Number 270 Einarson, James A 5/8/2014 Town, Jr., Edward 4/2/2014
Osiris Number 272 Bowman, Leslie R 3/2/2014
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DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2014 McNeal, Arnold V 11/1/2014 Stanton, John 8/8/2014Helios Number 273 Emmons, Leonard 9/12/2014Hematite Number 274
Schoonover, William 10/13/2014Chippewa Number 275 Harwood, Roman H 7/21/2014 Roth, Albert H 3/21/2014 Lake Harriet Number 277
Baker, Jess G 9/21/2014 Borne, Dwight H 1/7/2014 Eisler, Richard J 2/12/2014 Hacker, Frederick A 9/22/2014 Hamilton, Robert G 4/26/2014 Johnson, A. William 2/1/2014 Johnson, John R 8/9/2014 Menser, W. Norman 2/27/2014 Olson, Rodney O 3/25/2014 Parry, J. Thomas 6/7/2014 Raymond, R. Scott 11/24/2014 Sanders, Jack L 11/8/2014 Schweitzer, Richard W 1/6/2014 Stamp, H. Robert 4/29/2014 Starksen, Charles H 12/30/2014 Sullivan, Jr., Glenn N 3/20/2014 Wickman, Verner 8/27/2014
Stephen Number 279 Miller, Curtis W 4/11/2014 Thibodo, James B 3/1/2014Trinity Number 282
Gunderson, James K 6/9/2014 Lindgren, Carl O 5/4/2014
Otter Tail Number 284
Solomon’s Number 286
Hiram Number 287 Forsblom, William 4/1/2014
Ely Number 288
Macalester Number 290 Conger, Stephen B 5/27/2014 Hawley, Jack D 12/27/2014 Isch, Ivan A 1/11/2014 Sargent, Patrick D 3/3/2014
Russell-Balaton Number 291 Mottinger, Lyle D 2/5/2014 Swift, Dayle W 6/2/2014 Wee, Mark 5/22/2014
Red River Number 292
Biwabik Number 293 Dickinson, Samuel K 3/26/2014 Marvel, John J 3/3/2014 Stone, Arthur I 3/11/2009
Walker Number 302 Kleven, Leonard R 12/10/2014 Glen Avon Number 306 Grambush, Daniel P 12/25/2014 Johnson, Lyle T 12/10/2014 Mark, Anton E 5/24/2014 Soltau, Oliver E 3/8/2014
Mound Number 320
Lindholm, Curtis Paul 1/27/2014
Parry, J. Thomas 6/7/2014Waconia Number 326
Brier, Fred 1/30/2014 Vaughan, Martin J 8/13/2014
Nashwauk Number 331 Latvala, Herbert L 3/23/2014 Latvala, Richard E 1/22/2014
Taconite Number 342 Maxwell, Clinton W 8/15/2014 Otten, Wesley L 10/22/2014 Peterson, Ray E 2/6/2014 Reisinger, Dewight 2/5/2014
Forest Lake Number 344 Anderberg, Richard 1/7/2014 Carlson, Curtis L 4/17/2014 Haag, Terrance “Gus” A 6/28/2014 Mackey, William H 11/4/2014
Lebanon Number 346 Henneberger, Richard M 8/7/2014
Unizar Number 347 Dickinson, Phillip A 2/18/2014
Daylight Number 348 Anderson, Howard M 8/3/2014 Defiel, James T 12/24/2014 Hastings, Rellan J 6/27/2014 Kachel, Jr., Garfield C 11/6/2014 Reichow, Herbert H 5/7/2013 Lake Superior Number 349
Chez, Seymour S 5/2/2014 Currie, Jr., Lloyd F 3/27/2014 Dahl, Arthur O 1/1/2014 Hollingsworth, Dennis L 3/18/2014 Jensen, Albert F 6/22/2014 Johnson, Norman E 4/14/2014 McKeown, Victor 2/21/2014 Peterson, Mark J 10/26/2014
Phoenix Daylight Number 350 Aultfather, William A 1/30/2014 Brihn, Herman A 12/20/2014 Guth, Sr., Theodore E 5/24/2014 Hodgdon, Donald F 4/14/2014 Moore, Carroll J 5/13/2014
Sir Winston Churchill Number 351
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IN MEMORIAMDISTINGUISHED DEAD OF OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS
Jurisdiction Name Office Date of DeathArizona ........................ James W. Sebastion ..................... P. G. M. ............October 15, 2015British Columbia .......... William Sterling ............................. P. G. M.. ........November 24, 2014Colorado.....................` Gerald A. Ford .............................. P. G. M. ..........February 21, 2016Connecticut.................. John Gonsalves ............................ P. G. M. ..................July 14, 2015Connecticut.................. Louis Vander Eyk.......................... P. G. M. ..................July 27, 2015Delaware ..................... Harold T. J. Littleton...................... P. G. M. .............October 21, 2015Illinois........................... Robert E. Ford .............................. P. G. M. ...................May 31, 2015Japan........................... Yasutada Kitamura ....................... P. G. M....................April 22, 2015Kansas......................... Albert O. Arnold, Jr. ...................... P. G. Sec. ........November 4, 2015Kentucky...................... Barber . Shelton ............................ P. G. M. .........December 22, 2015Maine........................... Roger Snelling .............................. P. G. M. ...................May 11, 2015Manitoba...................... Clayton Munz ................................ P. G. M. .............February 9, 2016Manitoba...................... Stano S. Spina .............................. P. G. M. .............February 9, 2016Manitoba...................... Kenneth C. Turnbull ...................... P. G. M. ...........December 8, 2015Minnesota Prince Hall.. Cornelius Davis............................. P. G. M. ...................May 20, 2015Nebraksa ..................... Donald L. Pohlman ....................... P. G. M....................April 14, 2015Nebraska ..................... Donald R. Swanson ...................... P. G. M. .............January 27, 2016Nevada ........................ William B. Berk.............................. P. G. M. ........September 17, 2015Nevada ........................ Edward M. Block ........................... P. G. M. ...........December 8, 2015Nevada ........................ William G. Roberts ........................ P. G. M. .........November 21, 2015Nevada ........................ Dan I. Newman ............................. P. G. M. .............January 11, 2016Oregon......................... Roland E. Gleason........................ P. G. M....................April 10, 2015Pennsylvania ............... James L. Ernette........................... P. G. M................August 31, 2015West Virginia ............... Charles E. "Cal" Forsythe, ............ P. G. M. ...............October 4, 2015Wisconsin .................... George A. Wallinger...................... P. G. M. ..........September 5, 2015Wisconsin .................... A. D. Anderson.............................. P. G. M. .............October 13, 2015
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GRAND LODGE AREA DEPUTIESDistrict Representative/ Dayton L. Berg (125)Area Deputy Chairman: 53153 Rush Lake Trail Rush Lake, 55069 Res. 320-358-3768 Cell 651-434-8031 E-mail: [emailprotected] Area: Bruce A. Carson (349) 6318 John Avenue Superior, WI 54880-5908 Res. 715-392-5138 E-mail: [emailprotected] Area: Kenneth Friese (156-157) 111 Wendy Woods Lane New York Mills, MN 56567 Cell: 218-849-4150 E-mail: [emailprotected] Area: Scott W. Rich (191) 3720 78th Street East Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Cell 612-281-6329 E-mail: [emailprotected] Area: Donald J. Nolley 3410 Highlands Road Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Cell 612-590-9094 E-mail: [emailprotected] Area: Charles S. Brust (21) 421 - 11th Avenue SE Rochester 55904 Res. 507-281-8725 Cell 507-254-5712 E-mail: [emailprotected]
Southwest Area: Charles L. Anderson, Jr. (89) 61814 - 193rd Street Litchfield, MN 55355 Res. 320-693-7606 Cell 320-221-0802 E-mail: [emailprotected]
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GRAND LODGE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
DISTRICT NO. 2G.L.D.R. -
Crookston Lodge No. 141, Crookston Northern Lodge No. 236, Thief River FallsRoseau Lodge No. 268, Roseau Osiris Lodge No. 272, BaudetteStephen Lodge No. 279, Stephen Red River Lodge No. 292, E. Grand Forks
DISTRICT NO. 3G.L.D.R. - Matt Voulgarakis - (126)
Res. 701-293-0519 906 North 31st Street, Fargo, ND 58102Cell 701-306-1332 E-mail: [emailprotected] Stone Lodge No. 99, Fergus Falls Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106, Detroit LakesMoorhead Lodge No. 126, Moorhead Wadena Lodge No. 156, WadenaPerham Lodge No. 157, Perham Otter Tail Lodge No. 284, Pelican Rapids
DISTRICT NO. 4G.L.D.R. - Lauren B. Jallen (293)
Res. 218-865-6139 Box 121, Biwabik, 55708-0121E-mail: [emailprotected]
Eveleth Lodge No. 239, Eveleth Mesaba Lodge No. 255, HibbingVirginia Lodge No. 264, Virginia Hematite Lodge No. 274, ChisholmKoochiching Lodge No. 270, International Falls Ely Lodge No. 288, ElyBiwabik Lodge No. 293, Biwabik Nashwauk Lodge No. 331, Nashwauk
DISTRICT NO. 5SG.L.D.R. - Charles Korsch (79)
Res. 218-728-1576 2039 Woodland Avenue, Duluth, 55803-2467Cell 218-349-9190 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 79, Duluth Dalles Lodge No. 181, CloquetEuclid Lodge No. 198, Duluth Trinity Lodge No. 282, DuluthSoloman’s Lodge No. 286, Moose Lake
DISTRICT NO. 5NG.L.D.R. - Alan Mackenzie (198)
Res. 218-525-3916 4212 Gilliat Street, Duluth, 55804Cell 218-428-4698 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 186, Duluth Fortitude Lodge No. 188, Two HarborsGlen Avon Lodge No. 306, Duluth Taconite Lodge No. 342, Silver BayLake Superior No. 349, Duluth
DISTRICT NO. 6G.L.D.R. -
Shell Lodge No. 184, Park Rapids Itasca Lodge No. 208, Grand RapidsBemidji Lodge No. 233, Bemidji Chippewa Lodge No. 275, Deer RiverWalker Lodge No. 302, Walker
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DISTRICT NO. 7G.L.D.R. - James A. Johnson (165-213)
Res. 218-534-5340 24320 Placid Drive, Deerwood, 56444Cell 612-384-6612 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 100, Brainerd Crescent Lodge No. 207, StaplesMystic Lodge No. 213, Aitkin
DISTRICT NO. 8G.L.D.R. - Roger L. Putnam, Sr. (92)
Res. 651-653-5077 5585 - 129th Drive North, Hugo, 55038Cell 651-491-7195 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 92, Princeton Jasper Lodge No. 164, Rush CityMora Lodge No. 223, Mora Helios Lodge No. 273, Cambridge
DISTRICT NO. 9G.L.D.R. - Michael A. Hilgert - (135)
Res. 320-963-7573 6523 - 117th Street NW, Maple Lake, 55358-2330Cell 612-369-0101 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 16, Monticello North Star Lodge No. 23, St. CloudClearwater Lodge No. 28, Clearwater Star Lodge No. 62, RockfordNelson Lodge No. 135, Buffalo
DISTRICT NO. 10G.L.D.R. -
Star in the West Lodge No. 60, Sauk Centre Constellation Lodge No. 81, AlexandriaGolden Sheaf Lodge No. 133, Morris Valley Lodge No. 174, GlenwoodTraverse Lodge No. 189, Wheaton
DISTRICT NO. 11G.L.D.R. - John P. Givan (109)
Res. 320-269-8217 1401 North 5th Street, Montevideo, 56265Cell 320-226-7528 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 109, Montevideo Canby Lodge No. 147, CanbyAtelier Lodge No. 202, Dawson
DISTRICT NO. 12G.L.D.R. - Terry Miller (89)
Res. 320-974-3633 4560 - 195th Street SE, Atwater, 56209Cell 320-905-4077 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 59, Hutchinson Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, LitchfieldSharon Lodge No. 104, Willmar Hector Lodge No. 158, HectorGriswold Lodge No. 218, Dassel Olivia Lodge No. 220, Olivia
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DISTRICT NO. 19G.L.D.R. - Joseph Kivens (67)
Cell 952-994-9808 5166 West 144th Street, Savage, 55378E-mail: [emailprotected]
Minnesota River Valley Lodge No. 6, Savage Albert Pike Lodge No. 237, HopkinsCass Lodge No. 243, Minneapolis Lebanon Lodge No. 346, SavageSir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351, Minneapolis
DISTRICT NO. 21G.L.D.R. - David H. Edens, Jr. (119)
Res. 507-828-0998 1200 Alan Avenue, Marshall, 56258-2234E-mail: [emailprotected]
Antiquity Lodge No. 91, Redwood Falls Delta Lodge No. 119, MarshallTracy Lodge No. 155, Tracy Fides Lodge No. 246, SanbornMcKinley Lodge No. 251, Tyler Russell-Balaton Lodge No. 291, Balaton
DISTRICT NO. 23G.L.D.R. - Allen T. Peterson (97)
Res. 507-831-0212 1870 River Road, Windom, 56101Cell 507-822-0822 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lake Lodge No. 64, Fairmont Libanus Lodge No. 96, St. JamesPrudence Lodge No. 97, Windom Fraternity Lodge No. 101, WorthingtonBen Franklin Lodge No. 114, Luverne Quarry Lodge No. 148, PipestoneMurray Lodge No. 199, Slayton Lake Wilson Lodge No. 262, Lake Wilson
DISTRICT NO. 24G.L.D.R. - Nathan Smithson (12)
Res. 507-257-2420 505 Redpol Avenue SE, New Prague, 56071-6835Cell 952-240-9580 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 12, Mankato Nicollet Lodge No. 54, St. PeterCharity Lodge No. 98, New Ulm Bethel Lodge No. 103, Lake CrystalSibley Lodge No. 209, Winthrop
DISTRICT NO. 25G.L.D.R. - Michael Donahue (33)
Res. 507-456-7039 808 N. Elm Avenuem Owatonna, 55060-1739E-mail: [emailprotected]
Western Star Lodge No. 26, Albert Lea Star in the East Lodge No. 33, OwatonnaFidelity Lodge No. 39, Austin Tuscan Lodge No. 77, WasecaPrairie Lodge No. 123, Blooming Prairie
DISTRICT NO. 26G.L.D.R. - Shawn R. Carrick (8-258)
Res. 651-388-2864 151 Red Wing Avenue South, Red Wing, 55066Cell: 651-755-4519 E-mail: [emailprotected] Wing Lodge No. 8, Red Wing Faribault Lodge No. 9, FaribaultOriental Lodge No. 34, Cannon Falls Carnelian Lodge No. 40, Lake CitySocial Lodge No. 48, Northfield Corinthian Lodge No. 67, Farmington
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DISTRICT NO. 28G.L.D.R. - Kirk C. Kottschade (22)
Res. 507-281-2908 2853 - 24th St NW, Rochester, 55901-0699Cell 507-421-2707 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 11, Mantorville Eureka Lodge No. 75, LeRoyRochester Lodge No. 21, Rochester Stewartville Lodge No. 203, StewartvillePleasant Grove Lodge No. 22, Pleasant Grove
DISTRICT NO. 29G.L.D.R. - Roger Anderson (69)
Cell 253-320-4187 PO Box 771, Rushford, 55971E-mail: [emailprotected]
Winona Lodge No. 18, Winona Caledonia Lodge No. 20, CaledoniaMeridian Lodge No. 25, Chatfield Preston Lodge No. 36, PrestonEvergreen Lodge No. 46, Utica Rising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. CharlesMystic Star Lodge No. 69, Rushford Orient Lodge No. 84, Houston (Money
Creek)
DISTRICT NO. 31G.L.D.R. - Philip P. Carlson (346)
Res. 952-334-3350 4525 Twin Oak Drive, Robbinsdale, 55422E-mail: [emailprotected]
Anoka Lodge No. 30, Anoka Sherburne Lodge No. 95, Elk RiverNortheast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125, Osseo Plymouth Lodge No. 160, CrystalCompass Lodge No. 265, Robbinsdale
DISTRICT NO. 33G.L.D.R. - Lee A. Dorholt (277-320)
Res. 612-382-0960 3369 Xenwood Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55416Cell 612-382-0960 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 19, Minneapolis Khurum Sunlight Lodge No. 112, St. Louis ParkTemplar Lodge No. 176, St. Louis Park Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277, MinneapolisPhoenix-Daylight Lodge No. 350, St. Louis Park
DISTRICT NO. 34G.L.D.R. - Steven D. Keister (1)
Res. 651-439-0277 PO Box 469, Stillwater, 55082-0469Cell 651-303-1471 E-mail: [emailprotected]. Johns Lodge No. 1, Stillwater Garnet Lodge No. 166, White Bear LakeForest Lake Lodge No. 344, Forest Lake
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DISTRICT NO. 36G.L.D.R. - Peter J. Lokhorst - (191)
Res. 651-455-1890 930 16th Avenue North, South Saint Paul, 55075Cell 651-335-5040 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 263, Roseville Hiram Lodge No. 287, LindstromDaylight Lodge No. 348, Roseville
DISTRICT NO. 37G.L.D.R. - Richard B. Anding
Res. 952-474-4211 3715 South Cedar Drive, Excelsior, 55331Cell 612-760-3715 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 42, Glencoe Excelsior Lodge No. 113, ExcelsiorWayzata Lodge No. 205, Wayzata Mound Lodge No. 320, MoundWaconia Lodge No. 326, Waconia
DISTRICT NO. 40G.L.D.R. - Gregory W. Guffey - (51)
Res. 612-730-8417 3473 Cherry Lane Unit E, Woodbury, 55129E-mail: [emailprotected]
St. Paul Lodge No. 3, St. Paul Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5, St. PaulMontgomery No. 258, St. Paul Macalester Lodge No. 290, St. Paul
DISTRICT NO. 41G.L.D.R. - Kris W. Pich - (277)
Res. 612-925-1631 5308 Ewing Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55410-2011Cell 612-532-1318 E-mail: [emailprotected] Lodge No. 2, Minneapolis Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, MinneapolisBraden Lodge No. 168, Minneapolis Arcana Lodge No. 187, MinneapolisUnizar Lodge No. 347, St. Paul
DISTRICT NO. 43G.L.D.R. - Mark E. Dreyer (258-352)
Cell 651-303-3790 735 York Avenue, Saint Paul, 55106E-mail: [emailprotected]
Dakota Lodge No. 7, Hastings Accacia Lodge No. 51, Cottage GroveNewport Lodge No. 118, St. Paul Park Mizpah Lodge No. 191, South St. Paul
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BOARD OF CUSTODIANS – THEIR AREA
Chairman: Gregory J. Lane (1) E-mail: [emailprotected] Hawthorne Lane, Stillwater, 55082 Res. 651-439-8259
At-LargeDavid E. Olson (165-344) E-mail: [emailprotected] Hilo Court North, Forest Lake 55025 Res. 651-464-2594
Douglas J. Campbell (2) E-mail: [emailprotected] Park Avenue South, Minneapolis 55417-3119 Cell 612-281-2184 Grand Lodge Office: 952-948-6700
Brian E. Beermann (191) E-mail: [emailprotected] E 63rd Street, Inver Grove Hgt, MN 55077 Cell 612-865-0569 Res. 651-451-3701 John B. Studell (165 - 243) E-mail: [emailprotected] - 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55406-1430 Res. 612-724-2752
Metroeast AreaKeith Reierson (5) E:mail: [emailprotected] Opal Drive, Eagan, MN 55122-2809Cell 612-616-9293No. 197, Robert J. Selden, (2) 3063 Farrington Court, Roseville, 55113, Certified inDegree 1; No. 216, Joseph Amos, 4102 Durham Ckurt Eagan, MN 55122, Certifiedin Degree 1.; No. 218 Joseph Viavattine, 394 Tessier Circle, Vadnais Heights, MN55127, Certified in Degrees 1-2.
Metrowest AreaFoster D. Solem (165 - 321) E-mail [emailprotected] E. 122nd St. Apt A17, Burnsville 55337Res. 952-890-2101 Cell 612-670-5822Monitors: No. 104, Jack A. Benson (176), 7245 Hidden Hollow Court,Moundsview, 55112, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3; Monitor: ; No. 185, William G.Ross (23) 9620 - 37th Place No #302, Plymouth, 55441, Certified in Degree 1-2-3;No. 199, Ailean T. Golder (30-95) 11149 - 195th Circle NW, Elk River, 55330,Certified in Degrees 1-2-3; No. 201, Peter B. Van Osdal, (317) 3369 Xenwood AveS, Minneapolis, 55416, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3; No. 206, Ted Martz, 504Woodland Drive, Burnsville, 55337, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3; No. 209 John W.Curlott, III, (346) 1791 Sheridan, St Paul, 55116-2731, Certified in Degrees 1-3; No. 217, Dale Lillevold, 307 Hampton Street, Wayzatra, MN 55391, Certified inDegrees 1 -3; No. 219, Timothy Boche (346), 19120 Everest Court,
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Farmington, MN 55024, Certified in Degree 2; No. 221, Christopher Wendover(205), 320 Shawnee Trail, Shakopee, MN 55379, Certified in Degree 1; No. 222,David Graham (205), 7428 Bryant Avenue South, Richfield, 55423, Certified inDegree 1.
Northeast AreaRolf M. Widstrand E-mail: [emailprotected] Stepetz Road 53, Aurora, MN 55705Res. 218-229-3423Monitors: No. 211 Richard D. Fredrickson, 416 Andover Road, Hoyt Lakes, 55750,Certified in Degrees 1-2.
Northwest Area Douglas M. Pederson, (187) E-mail: [emailprotected] 14785 Big Stony Drive, Park Rapids, MN 56470,Res. 218-732-7720
Southeast AreaPaul C. Himmler (18) E-mail: [emailprotected] W Wabasha Street, Winona, 55987-2719Res. 507-452-6554 Bus. 507-454-1628
Southwest Area Grant M. Lillevold (96) E-mail: [emailprotected] - 9th Street North, St James, 56081-1508 Res. 507-375-1366 Monitors: No. 202 Patrick Lang (209) 1827 North Franklin Street, New Ulm 56073;Certified in Degree 1-2-3; No. 220, Tracy W. Nitch, (97) 1431 - 3rd Avenue,Herron Lake, 56137-1401, Certified in Degree 1-2.
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Custodians Emeritus
Name - (Lodge #) Date of Service Years of ServiceRichard Bowdin (64) 1988 - 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Donald E. Olsen (5) 1972 - 1977 / 2004 - 2012 . . . . . . . . . .13Philip G. Soderberg (22) 1980 - 1990 / 2002 - 2008 . . . . . . . . . .14
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Monitors Emeritus
Certificate No. - Name - (Lodge #) Date 164 Charles E. Magnusson (165-106) ..........................................April 9, 2005 145 Raymond S. Frandsen (2-350) ...........................................March 27, 2009 223 Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) .........................................April 5, 2014
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Honorary Past Grand Officers
Grand Lodge of Alaska:M.W. Lloyd Triggs, P.G.M., 1999Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon:W.B. Gordon D. Kickbush, P.D.D.G.M., 2010Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario:R.W.B. Pat Curran, P.D.D.G.M., 2010R.W.B. Alan Tibbetts, P.D.D.G.M., 2011Grand Lodge of Colorado:M.W. Robert L. Bartholic, P.G.M., 1991M.W. Rodney Johnson, P.G.M., 1998Grand Lodge of Illinois:M.W. J. Garrie Burr, P.G.M., 2001M.W. James E. Durbin, P.G.M., 2000Grand Lodge of Iowa:R.W. William R. Crawford, P.G.S., 2004R.W. Galen A. Rozeboom, P.D.G.M., 2000Grand Lodge of Manitoba:M.W. Brian J. Bailie, P.G.M., 2005M.W. Kenneth Butchart, P.G.M., 2008M.W. Allan J. L. Hadley, P.G.M., 2013M.W. C. Rae Haldane-Wilsone, P.G.M., 2000M.W. J.A. (Jack) Fergusson, P.G.M., 1990M.W. Ted Jones, P.G.M., 2010M.W. Steve Kane, P.G.M., 1995M.W. Robert A. McMillan, P.G.M., 1998M.W. Arnold Packer, P.G.M., 2000M.W. Richard A. Porter, P.G.M., 2001M.W. Doug Webster, P.G.M., 2013Grand Lodge of Michigan:M.W. Kenneth Bolton, P.G.M., 1989M.W. Charles S. Moulthrop, Jr., P.G.M., 1980Grand Lodge of Minnesota, Prince Hall:M.W. John Chisley, P.G.M., 2006M.W. Cornelius Davis, P.G.M., 2004M.W. Gregory L. Meadows, G.M., 2013M.W. Donald Wharry, P.G.M., 2003Grand Lodge of Nebraska:M.W. John Maxell, P.G.M., 2015 W.B. Cullen F. Pilker, P.M., 2004Grand Lodge of Nevada:M.W. Arthur K. Cronin, P.G.M., 1989
Grand Lodge of North Dakota:M.W. Charles Beeber, P.G.M., 2012M.W. David Bickel, P.G.M., 2013M.W. Chris Christianson, P.G.M., 2002M.W. Arnold L. Ellingson, P.G.M., 1986M.W. Donald Laschkewitsch, P.G.M., 1990M.W. Richard C. Lord, P.G.M., 1979M.W. Robert K. Muhs, Sr., P.G.M., 1978M.W. Allen Ohrt, P.G.M., 1995M.W. H. George Poulson, P.G.M., 1982M.W. Jack T. Rowe, P.G.M., 1987M.W. Neil Rowe, P.G.M., 1994M.W. Ed Samuelson, Jr., P.G.M., 2009M.W. James Savaloja, P.G.M., 1992M.W. F. Stanley Sharkey, P.G.M., 1980M.W. Gerald M. Skogley, P.G.M., 1983M.W. James Stokke, P.G.M., 1987M.W. Wendel Van Wechel, P.G.M., 2013M.W. James K. Well, P.G.M., 1990Grand Lodge of Ohio:M. W. Douglas O. Brenneman, P.G.M., 1998R.W. Thomas Zahler, S.G.W., 1992Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan:V.W. Kent Pizzey, P.G.Stew., 2010M.W. Willmer “Bill” Pizzey, P. G.M., 2011Grand Lodge of South Dakota:M.W. Virgil D. Andersen, P.G.M., 2010M.W. Charles Gilson, P.G.M., 2013R.W. Donald A. Gray, D.G.M., 2015M.W. Gary Griffith, P.G.M., 2004M.W. Douglas C. McFarland, P.G.M., 2015M.W. Robert D. Osborne, P.G.M., 1994M.W. Lyle Rowen, Sr., P.G.M., 1990M.W. Dennis Robinson, P.G.M., 2009M.W. Leslie M. Spies, P.G.M., 2006
Grand Lodge of Vermont:M.W. Richard Fletcher, P.G.M., 1992Grand Lodge of West VirginiaW.B. Harold Phillips, Jr., P.G.Marshal, 2000Grand Lodge of Wisconsin:R.W. William Beetcher, S.G.W., 2013M.W. Richard E. Black, P.G.M., 2000M.W. Bruce A. Christianson, P.G.M., 1988M.W. John W. Hein, P.G.M., 2002M.W. James H. Olson, P.G.M., 2004M.W. Russell R. Selbo, P.G.M., 1981M.W. Charles E. White, P.G.M., 1971M.W. Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M., 2001United Grand Lodge of England:W.B. Ivan Bruce, P.M., 2008
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INDEX TO PROCEEDINGSTHE GRAND MASTER: Amendments to Lodge By-Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Dispensations, Rulings and Opinions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Final Comments of the Grand Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Photograph of Presiding Grand Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Visitations, Activities, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
APPENDICES: A. Grand Lodge Officers by Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 B. Lodges Alphabetically Arranged By Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 C. Lodges Alphabetically Arranged By Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 D. Directory of Lodges, January 1, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 E. Lodges Lost or Changed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 F. Abstract of Annual Returns for 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 G. Grand Secretaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 H. Grand Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 I. Deaths by Lodges for 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 J. Distinguished Dead from Other Grand Jurisdictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 K. District Representatives and Area Deputies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 L. Board of Custodians and Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 M.and N - Custodians Emeritus and Monitors Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 O. Honorary Past Grand Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Area Deputy-District Representative Committee Chairman's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Auditor's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Business and Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Code Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Corporate Trustees' Secretary's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Credentials: Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Board of Custodians, Chairman's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Distinguished Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 External Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Finance Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Grand Lodge Education Officer's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Grand Secretary's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Grand Treasurer's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Honorary Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 KidsID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Leadership Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Membership Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Mentoring Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Office Management Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Public Relations Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Prepaid Dues - Perpetual Life Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Tellers Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Trial Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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RESOLUTIONS:No. 1 - Nonpayment Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
No. 2 - Masoinic Discipline and Trial Commission Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24VOTING RESULTS
No. 1 - Nonpayment Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 No. 2 - Masoinic Discipline and Trial Commission Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
MISCELLANEOUS: 2014-2015 Grand Lodge Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2015-2016 Grand Lodge Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back CoverAnnual Grand Lodge Banquet and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Area Deputies for 2015-2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Ballot Box Opened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Board of Custodians 2015-2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Budgeted Appropriations for 2015-2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Deputy Grand Master's Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5District Representatives 2015-2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Grand Officers Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Grand Orator’s Oration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Installation of Grand Lodge Officers, 2015-2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87International Brotherhood Gavel Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Living Past Grand Officers and Permanent Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Minnesota DeMolay Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Minnesota Job’s Daughters’ Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Minnesota Masonic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Monitors, List of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 & 140Necrology Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Occasional Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Representatives of Lodges Attending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Rules for Masonic Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Sessions of Grand Lodge
Public Opening Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17First, Friday, March 27, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Breakout Sessions, Friday Afternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Second, Saturday, March 28, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Standing Committees for 2015-2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
145GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF MINNESOTA
2015 - 2016ELECTED
M.W. John R. Gann (277-351) ......................................................................Grand Master 3745 Towndale Drive, Bloomington 55431 – (C) 612-306-5905 R.W. Robert L. Darling (16-23) (Kathy) ............................................Deputy Grand Master 12959 Carole Drive, Becker 55308 – (C) 320-250-4121 R.W. John B. Studell (2-165 - 243) (Lissa) ......................................Senior Grand Warden 2436 - 37th Ave. S, Minneapolis, 55406 — (R) 612-724-2752 – (C) 612-877-2996 R.W. Edward R. Halpaus (23 - 223 - 125) (Sharon) .........................Junior Grand Warden 612 McLean Street, Mora, 55051 – (R) 763-552-0466 or 320-679-0264 R.W. Brent L. Metcalf (263) (Janel) ...........................................................Grand Treasurer 3785 Mt. Vernon Lane, Woodbury 55129 – (R) 651-739-3653 (B) 715-273-2429 R.W. Douglas J. Campbell (2) (Patty).......................................................Grand Secretary 5841 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis 55417 – (C) 612-281-2184 Grand Lodge of Minnesota, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington 55437 Phone: 952-948-6700 or 800-245-6050- E-mail: [emailprotected]
APPOINTED Wor. Mark Robbins (12) (JoMarie).......................................................Grand Lodge Education Officer 467 Marvin Blvd., Mankato, 56003 – (R) 507-645-8104 Wor. Ken A. Betterton (6) ............................................................................................Grand Chaplain 830 Silver Maple Drive, New Prague, 56071-4195 – (C) 952-292-9054 Wor. Jerry B. Oliver (30-205) (Peg) .................................................................................Grand Orator 2645 Garland Lane N, Plyouth, 55447-1708— (R) 763-449-9067 Wor. Steven D. Johnson (290) (Lynette) ............................................................Senior Grand Deacon 4152 Arbor Lane, Eagan 55122 – (R) 651-330-5152 – (C) 612-799-1979 Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg - Secretary (8) (Karen) ..................................................Junior Grand Deacon PO Box 174, Red Wing, 55066 – (R) 651-388-9358 – (C) 651-380-4817 Wor. Douglas A. Beach (165-351) Paige)........................................................Grand Standard Bearer 18904 Orchard Court, Lakeville, 55044-9383 — (R) 952-898-4477 Wor. Eric M. Halberg (62-351) (Michelle) .............................................................Grand Sword Bearer 2730 Queensland Lane N, Plymouth, 55447 — (C) 612-232-4773 Wor. Andrew R. Brennan (205-3551) (Cyndi)................................................................Grand Marshal 219 Glenbrook Road North, Wayzata, 55391-1132 — (C) 612-801-7342 Wor. Rolf Widstrand (293) .................................................................................Senior Grand Steward 5798 Stepetz Road 53, Aurora, 55705 – (C) 651-380-4817 Wor. Tony R. Krall (165) (Bev) ...........................................................................Junior Grand Steward 673 Hillside Drive, Eagan, 55121-2354 – (R) 651-686-7921 – (C) 612-747-6909 Wor. Ivan A. Smith (2) ...............................................................................................Grand Pursuivant
Wor. Steven G. Genz (263-351) (Dionne) ..........................................................................Grand Tyler 1885 Ashbury Street, Falcon Heights, 55113-6147 — Res. 651-646-7339 Wor. Theodore Martz (346-351) (Lori) ...............................................................................Grand Piper 504 Woodland Drive, Burnsville, 55337-2734 — Res. 952-895-9114 Bro. Nickolai A. Kolarov (3-351) (Avrora) ........................................................................Grand Cellist 2133 Pascal Street #11, Roseville, 55113 — Res. 651-917-2459
The One Hundred Sixty Third Annual Communication will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 8th & 9th, 2016, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota. The One Hundred Sixty Fourth Annual Communication will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 7th & 8th, 2017, at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, Minnesota.
