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In This Issue:
Hickman Lodge rejoins The Masonic News
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Bennett Lodge celebrates 125 years
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Cotner Lodge to man fireworks stand
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Electa Chapter honors PGM Betty Pauley
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East Lincoln Lodge has juggling night of fun
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Liberty Lodge to update bylaws
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Lancaster Lodge has memorial service
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Myrtle Chapter to man fireworks stand
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Starcraft Chapter’sWorthy Matron to move
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North Star Lodge ponders “bran muffins”
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Temple Chapter to host reception
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Columbia Chapter presents scholarships
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Lincoln Lodge hearsearly history of Lincoln
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College View Lodge re-members 71 yr member
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Bethel 60, Bethel 63, and Eiche Chapter
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TrestleboardPage 7
G.Washington Lodge to host pancake feed
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Assembly 6Page 8
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BENNETT MASONIC LODGE 94 ENTERS ITS
125TH YEAR
In a sleepy little patch of ground located in the southeast corner of Lancaster County, one hundred and fifty years ago was the beginning of the Township of Bennet, Nebraska.
Dr. Stephan A. Mecham and family were one of the earliest settlers to purchase about 360 acres of land in Nemaha Valley.
Dr. Mecham was the first physician in the area, he was also the first school master, he supplied the area with lumber he cut along the creek that ran through his property.
With the discovery of Limestone in the area, Bennet’s fortune begin to rise. Limestone from this area was later used in the construction of the State Capital building, as well as homes in the area.
Several members of the Bennet community, and surrounding areas, put forth a plan to build a railroad from Nebraska City to Kearney in 1867. Along with the building the first store in 1871, a grain elevator in 1875, and a flour mill in the same year, brought prosperity to the region.
In 1883 the Bennet Record was first published, bringing the first newspaper to the area. The Bennet Record was sold in 1937, and became the Bennet Sun. It was sold again in 1961, and became the Sun Newspaper which was no longer located in Bennet, and it was now located in Lincoln.
I n 1 8 8 3 , t h e G r a n d Lodge of Nebraska granted a charter to the newly formed Bennett Masonic Lodge 94.
The newly formed lodge installed as W.M. Daniel H. Harris. W.B. Daniel H. Harris served as master of Bennett Lodge from 1883 through 1884, then again in 1887 through 1888.
Bennett Lodge has had one hundred and seven masters since the lodge was first created. There have been times that during the one hundred and twenty five years, that some of masters have had
to sit the chair more then once.It is fitting that in the year that
Bennett Lodge enters its one hundred and twenty fifth year, we have as a sitting master named Rick Harris.
It is also fitting that Bennett’s treasurer is Richard Harris. I believe that W.B. Daniel H. Harris is looking down from that lodge room on the other side, and smiling.
Even though Bennett Lodge has not been seated in Bennet, NE for a good many years, she will be here to stay for a good many more years.
BRO. JEFFERY BUTT
On May 17, Bennett Lodge 94 welcomed Jeffery Butt as our newest
member. Bro. Jeffery was brought in as an Entered Apprentice Mason.
Bro. Jeffery will take his next step in masonry on June 17, when he will become our newest Fellow Craft Mason.
We welcome Bro. Jeffery, and pray that the brothers who have come before him smile down upon him from that lodge room on the other side and his search for further light in masonry will be blessed.
The picture and research text is from University of Nebraska on-line Library, which Bennett Lodge 94 wishes to thank for their assistance.
Bennett Lodge 94Rick Harris, Correspondent
Bennet, NE 1893
Hickman Lodge 256 Rejoins
The Masonic NewsWade Kendle, Editor
At the June business meeting of Hickman Lodge 256, the lodge voted to rejoin The Masonic News, Inc. after many years of not being a
member organization. We welcome Hickman Lodge back with open arms and look forward to a long and happy relationship.
It has been a number of years for Hickman Lodge 256 to have articles in the Masonic News. Thanks to W.B. Wade Kendle’s presentation a couple of months ago and the vote of the Lodge Brethren to resume getting the Masonic News for all members of the Lodge, we are back on track.
Since our last correspondence, Hickman Lodge celebrated 100 years of Brotherhood on Oct. 5, 2003. We are a strong Lodge with a membership of 193.
In July 2008, we will be holding degree work for three new candidates. Dates are as follows:
Thu., July 10 - EA Degree 7:00 PMThu., July 17 - FC Degree 7:00 PMThu., July 24 - MM Degree 7:00 PM
We look forward to seeing many Brethren on the side lines. Other Lodges are welcome. Use this as a refresher course.
IMPORTANT
Mark your calendar now
for Thu., July 31 at 6:00 P.M. for a Barbeque at the Lodge hosted by Hickman Lodge 256. College View Lodge 320 and Bennet Lodge 94 are invited as our guests. Note: All Brothers and their families are invited, the only thing we ask is to let the cook, Gary Jarzynka, know you will be attending so enough food will be available. Call Gary at 499-3151.
MEETING DATES AND
TIMES
Brothers, as a reminder, the first Thursday of the month is our Lodge Business meeting at 7:30 P.M. The third Thursday is Lodge practice at 7:00 PM. W.M. David Livingston would like to see you in attendance. We hope to see more of the Brothers at Lodge now that the Masonic News is in your hands. Best Wishes to all.
Hickman Lodge 256Ray Schwarz, Correspondent
BARBEQUE JULY 31 RSVP to Gary Jarzynka
499-3151
Cotner Lodge 297Tyler Weers, Correspondent
JUNE BUSINESS MEETING
Cotner Lodge sa lu ted DeMolay prior to the June 2 business meeting with information about DeMolay from the Nebraska DeMolay Executive Officer, Dad Mike Stuhr. Thank you Dad Mike Stuhr for educating us about DeMolay. We would also like to thank
the DeMolays and their Chapter Sweethearts for attending the dinner.
FIREWORKS STAND
Cotner Lodge will be selling fireworks at the Russ’s Market in Havelock (63rd and Havelock) on July 3 and 4. Stop by and see us for all your fireworks needs. Have a fun filled and safe Independece Day.
The DeMolays and their Chapter sweethearts who at-tended the dinner before Cotner Lodge 297’s June busi-ness meeting are shown above. Pictured in the center is Executive Officer, Dad Mike Stuhr. Tyler Weers Photo
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BUSINESS MEETINGS
May and June were busy months for the lodge as the business meetings on May 1 and June 5 were completed in due form. Bills were paid, consideration of brothers with unpaid dues was attended to, and several announcements were made.
DEGREE WORK
On May 22, the degree of an Entered Apprentice Mason was conferred on Greg Kirchhoff by W.B. James Michaelson and on May 29, the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason was conferred on Greg Kirchhoff by W.B. James Michaelson and on Mike Holtzhauser by W.B. Monte Dietrick. The Middle Chamber lecture was given by W.B. Ron Wallick, the Letter “G” by W.B. Monte Dietrick with questions and answers by W.B. John Butler and W.B. Art Kolb with W.B. Scott Dietrick giving the charge.
LADIES NIGHT AND AWARD PRESENTATION DINNER - A JUGGLING
NIGHT OF FUN
East Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210 held its annual special ladies night and awards dinner on Thu., June 12. A good turn out was had for the exceptional baked steak
meal created by the Lodge’s own Chef Scott Dietrick. After dinner gifts were given to the special ladies in attendance and our newest 50 and 60 year Masons were awarded their special badge of distinction, the coveted 50 or 60 year pin. Also honored was Dorothy Metcalf, the widow of W.B. Robert Metcalf--one of our beloved Past Masters--he was Mr. Mason to all of us.
Receiving their 60 year pins were Brothers Elwin “Irish” Donahoo, Walter Palmer and Hank Dueling. Receiving their 50 year pins were Brothers Glenn Wagner and Roy Smith. Congratulations to these Brethren and especially to Bro. Walter Palmer who drove from his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to attend and receive his 60 year pin.
The evening was topped off with exciting entertainment provided by Chad and Mark or the “Throwing Picassos”, professional jugglers extraordinar. These two men entertained the audience with
not only traditional juggling, but Chinese tricks, magic tricks and toy tops. All this leading up to the grand finale when one of the dynamic duo was juggling atop the others back while the other played the violin. Wow!
All pictures of the evening were taken by W.B. Scott Dodge.
60 year award recipi-ent Bro. Walter Palmer and W.M. Bob Pratt. Bro. Palmer drove from Tulsa, OK, to receive his award
50 year award recipient Roy Smith and wife Ileen.
The young ladies from Bethel 60 who served East Lincoln 210’s Ladies Night and Award Presen-tation Dinner are shown with W.M. Bob Pratt.
60 year award re-cipient Bro. Hank Duling and wife Joan.
50 year award recipi-ent Bro. Glenn Wag-ner and wife Helen.
60 year award recipi-ent Bro. Elwin ”Irish” Donahoo is shown with his lady Donna.
The “Throwing Picassos,” Chad and Mark, provided entertainment at East Lincoln 210’s Ladies Night and Awards Dinner. During their grand fina-le, one played the violin while the other juggled three pins atop of him. For booking information, see their website, www.throwingpicassos.com
East Lincoln Lodge 210Charles Godwin and Scott Dodge, Correspondents
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Electa Chapter 8Submitted Anonymously
On Sat. May 17, Electa Chapter 8 held a special meeting to honor Sis. Betty Pauley, PGM, with the presentation of her 50 year pin. There were many dignitaries in attendance who spoke of the time and dedication that Sis. Betty has given to the Order
of Eastern Star over the years. Following the close of the
specialmMeeting, Sis. Betty’s grand daughter, Sis. Amy Mitchell, narrated the Job’s Daughters Living Cross, which was presented by members of Bethels 27, 60, and 63.
On Sat., May 17, Electa Chapter 8 presented Sis. Betty Pauley, PGM, with her 50 year pin. After the ceremony, a four generation picture was taken: Left - Sharon Yockers (Betty’s daughter) who pre-sented the pin, Middle - Sis. Betty Pauley, Right - Amy Mitchell (Daughter of Sharon) holding her son Tucker. Betty, Sharon, and Amy are all mem-bers of Electa Chapter 8. Congratulations Sis Betty!
AREA 7 GRAND OFFICER VISITATION
You are cordially invited to attend the Area 7Visitation of the 2008-2009 Grand Officers OES
Saturday, July 19Registration begins at 11:30
Salad Luncheon begins at Noon
At Electa Chapter, 1635 L Street
Assigned food by Chapter:Electa Chapter – Paper Products and DrinksMyrtle Chapter – DessertsMartha Washington Chapter – SaladsTemple Chapter – Main Dish (Picnic)Columbia Chapter – DessertStarcraft Chapter – Main Dish (Picnic)Capitol Chapter – Salads
Please RSVP to Robyn Throckmorton [email protected] or 484-5756 by July 10.
F I R E W O R K S S TA N D SCotner Lodge -- 63rd and HavelockMyrtle Chapter -- 27th and Superior
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Liberty Lodge 300
HOME BLUE LODGE
BRO. MARK KINZEPotentate
Sesostris Shrine
Liberty Lodge 300
HOME BLUE LODGE
BRO. DALE LUEDDERSVenerable Master
Lincoln Valley Scottish Rite
Myrtle Chapter 94Deb Kendle, Correspondent
REGULAR STATED MEETING
Myrtle Chapter 94 met Tue., June 10. Worthy Matron Robyn Throckmorton welcomed everyone and shared a poem entitled “This Flag of our Beloved Country” written by her uncle. Worthy Patron Greg Mason also welcomed everyone and shared a funny statement to honor Father’s on Father’s Day. W.M. Robyn and W.P. Greg also thanked everyone for coming. It was great to have visitors on the sidelines. We were honored to be visited by Sis. Dehnia Herrick, member of Electa 8, and Bro. Earl Robinett, member of Martha Washington 153. We are also grateful for members stepping up and filling chairs when needed. A BIG Thank You goes out to our subs for the evening: Sis. Nita Babcock for playing such beautiful music, Sis. Janet Sides - Assoc. Conductress, Sis. Liz Sawyer - Chaplain, and Sis. Barb Chatfield - Secretary. W.P. Greg thanked everyone for coming and shared another funny about Father’s Day. Did you know that Father’s Day is No. 5 on the greeting card top 5 list, Mother’s Day is No. 3, and Christmas is No. 1, but Father’s day is when the most collect phone calls are made? Well, now you do. W.M. Robyn thanked everyone again for coming and closed the meeting with a poem entitled “What Makes a Dad.”
Sis. Dehnia Herrick talked to the members of Myrtle Chapter about HIKE - Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund. Sis. Dehnia is running for Miss Nebraska Job’s Daughter at Grand Bethel and is a PHQ of Bethel 27. We wish her the best.
Myrtle Chapter wishes Bethel 27 the best of luck at Grand Bethel this year.
Myrtle Chapter received their Purple Ribbon from Grand Chapter. Myrtle also received a certificate from WGM Betty Garwood and WGP David Thienel for initiating new members in the 2007-2008 year. Many members of Myrtle
Chapter attended Grand Chapter this year and everyone had a great time.
Three very delicious cakes were made and furnished by Sis. Barb Turner. Servers for the evening were Sisters Barb Turner and Norma Brown.
FIREWORKS STAND
This year Myrtle Chapter will be working a fireworks stand in the Carlos O’ Kelly’s parking lot off of 27th and Superior (4455 N. 27th St). Come and support your local Chapter and celebrate the 2008 year with a bang.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Myrtle Chapter’s Charter Day Dinner is scheduled for June 24 at 6:30 PM at the Masonic Temple. A roast beef dinner is on the menu.
Our nex t mee t ing i s scheduled for July 8 at 7:30 PM and all are welcomed to attend.
Our Grand Visitation is scheduled for Sat., July 19 at 1635 L Street. It will be a covered dish dinner. Myrtle Chapter was asked to bring desserts.
M y r t l e C l u b w i l l n o t m e e t u n t i l A u g u s t .
Keep saving those Best Choice Labels. You can turn in your labels on the bulletin board at the Masonic Temple, or to Steve and Norma Brown.
GOOD NEWS
Sis. Liz and Bro. George Sawyer’s grandson, Quinn Moore, a sophomore in high school, received a Baseball Pitcher Award in May. Few sophomores receive this award.
Sis. Emily Griffing received a community service award.
B r o . J e r r y S t o g d e l celebrated his 90th Birthday.
OUCH!!!
Sis. Loraine Voyles fell on May 24. She badly sprained her ankle, tore ligaments and a tendon in her right knee and had 16 stitches.
Bro. Wade and Sis. Deb
Kendle’s daughter, Katrina, fell on June 8 while climbing down the ladder off of a trampoline and broke her left elbow in 2 places. She had surgery on June 12 at the Children’s Hospital in Omaha, and is back home doing just fine. She has a purple cast on (if you see her, you may have to sign it) which will come off on July 10.
ILLNESS
Sis. Clara (Adams) Kelsey had emergency hernia surgery.
Sis. Delores Kaufman is home bound for a few days.
Sis. Mollie Mansfield’s h u s b a n d i s o n h o s p i c e care. They reside in Texas.
Sis. Norma Brown’s sister-in-law had a heart catherazation done and no blockages were found.
DEATHS
W.P. Greg lost an Aunt who l ived in Sidney, NE.
S i s . Ty r a Ta t e l o s t a n U n c l e i n C h i c a g o .
We are saddened we lost another member of Myrtle Chapter, Sis. Emilie Flick, who was a 50 year member, passed away in San Jose, CA.
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
The following June birthdays were celebrated and serenaded:
June 4.............Sis. Jeanne BonnettJune 9...............Sis. Norma BrownJune 16.......Sis. Robyn ThrockmortonJune 26................Sis. Barb TurnerJune 29..............Bro. Leon Kilmer
JUNE ANNIVERSARYS
Bro . S t eve and S i s . Norma Brown celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on June 6. Congratulations!!
Bro. Allen and Sis. Helen P luckne t t ce lebra ted the i r wedding anniversary on June 9.
Sis. Linda Livingston and her husband Ken will celebrate their wedding anniversary on June 28.
GREETINGS
G r e e t i n g s t o a l l o f our brethren. Liberty Lodge hopes that everyone is staying well and dry with the sudden occurrence of storms we have had.
The lodge has been busy with degree work as usual. We were happy to confer the degree of an Entered Apprentice Mason on our now Brother, Dana Adam Kohl. He should finish up his degree work by the end of the summer.
Our June business meeting was held on June 5. Liberty Lodge will probably be providing some chaperons for the Masonic Marching Band camp to be held in July. Those wishing to volunteer for this worthwhile event may contact Secretary W.B. Bruce Watkins. Any brother can participate, especially those who have some knowledge or training in the medical field. Those individuals would be greatly appreciated.
The lodge also made a donation to the Masonic Youth Foundation to be used for the t r iennial Youth Leadership Conference. This event will be held October 18-19 in Kearney. The conference will focus on leadership skills, and motivation. Confidence,
optimism, integrity, trust, respect, opportunity, and self-esteem are also emphasized. More information is available on the Grand Lodge of Nebraska web site. www.glne.org
A committee has been now formed to undertake a task which has been long overdue, the re-writing and updating of our Lodge bylaws. The last revision was in 1969 and many things have changed. Updating our bylaws will help strengthen our lodge and give our new Brothers a better understanding of what is needed to be a strong lodge Brother and a tremendous asset to Masonry. Keeping the “old” ideas of what Masonry is while trying to update our actions and conduct in our lodge is vital to this task. The committee will consist of Chair W.B. Wade Kendle, Right W.Bro. Bruce Watkins, W.B. Bob Foreman, W.B. Jim Batten, and Bro. Randy Cox. The committee is looking to have this done by the fall.
Liberty Lodge hopes all our brethren will enjoy their summer. Just remember that it’s less than 2 month till football season. We urge those who have not been to Lodge for awhile, for whatever reason to come to Lodge to renew old friendships and make some new ones.
PAST MASTERS’ MEMORIAL CEREMONY
On Fri., May 23, Lancaster Lodge 54 observed the 92nd Annual Past Masters’ Day. In its 134 year history, 126 men have served the lodge as Worshipful Master. Of the 28 living past masters 15, including 2 past Grand Masters, were in attendance. The highlight of the night was the performance of the Past Masters’ Memorial, which has been essentially unchanged for several years. A flower was placed on the altar for the 97 men who served in the East of 54 and have passed to the Celestial Lodge. We commend their earthly remains to the ground, their memories to our hearts, and their spirit to God who gave it. A special thanks to Amy Bloomquist, Temple Chapter 271’s Organist, for playing the piano and also to W.B. Wade Kendle of Liberty Lodge 300 for his outstanding and moving a cappella rendition of “The Lord’s Prayer”.
BUSINESS MEETING
T h e J u n e r e g u l a r communication was held on June 6. At that meeting, 7 masons became
affiliated with Lancaster 54. They are Bro.’s Lewis Nelson, Benjamin Nelson, Cory Brannen, Gene Kelley, Michael O’Connell, Andrew Munger, and Christopher Paulson. One new petition for degrees and one petition for affiliation were read.
The following week, June 11, Bro. John Gerber was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. W.B. Patrick Barger presided in the East for the degree.
Things will slow down a bit for summer at Lancaster 54. A reminder that since the first Friday in July falls on Independence Day, our regular communication will take place on the second Fri., July 11.
Liberty Lodge 300Randy Cox, Correspondent
Lancaster Lodge 54
HOME BLUE LODGE
BRO. BILL CUMMINSEminent Commander
Mount Mariah Commandery
Lancaster Lodge 54David Bloomquist, Correspondent
On Fri., May 23, Lancaster Lodge 54 performed its annual Past Masters’ Memorial Service. The Past Masters participating in the service were WB David Jelinek, WB Mike Lagueux, WB Keith Garrison, WB Jim Franson, WB Carl Plants, WB William Ho-canson, MWB Jim Brown Jr, WB Don Jelinek, WB B. Lynn Alexander, WB Ron Wallick, WB Bill Cummins, WB Steve Green, MWB Don Swanson, and WB David Bloomquist who, as the Junior Past Master, was Master of Ceremonies. Laura Huskey Photos
Most W.Bro. Don Swan-son, as the Senior (1963) Past Master of Lancaster Lodge 54, begins lay-ing flowers on the alter at the Memorial Service.
W.B. Jim Franson (2000) lays his share of flow-ers on the alter. One flower was laid for every deceased Past Master of Lancaster Lodge 54.
Junior Past Master, Da-vid Bloomquist (2007), closes the Memorial Ser-vice by extinguishing the lights. All told, 97 flow-ers were laid on the alter in memory of the 97 de-ceased Past Masters of 54.
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Starcraft Chapter 307 KensingtonShirley Douglas, Correspondent
North Star Lodge 227Bob Tooker, Correspondent
Starcraft Chapter 307Julie Fowler, Correspondent
REGULAR MEETING
Starcraft Chapter 307 opened the June 4 meeting in a timely fashion due to the looming weather that was coming. I think that the weather kept most of our sideliners at home tonight. Worthy Matron Amy and Worthy Patron Denny welcome all the brave members who came out tonight.
GRAND CHAPTER
Grand Chapter reports were given by Sis. Alma Wilson, Sis. Terri Sherman, and Sis. Julie Fowler. Sis. Mary Kay Retzlaff, did a beautiful job as Grand Esther, and Sis. Terri was a Grand Supervisor, both Sisters Mary Kay and Terri marched like pros. Great work!
ILLNESS AND DISTRESS
Bro. Jerry Sharp had hip surgery. Sis. Evelyn Buettgenbach had cataract surgery on June 3. Sis. Lorraine Wilbur had been in the hospital for pneumonia and heart problems and is back at home now. Sis. Annabel Peterson was at Tabitha following surgery but is back at home. Sis. Freda Flack was in the hospital recently. Sis. Mary Sensening is at the Waterford. Sis. Lois Wilson Bornemier is at Homes Lake Manor. Sis. Anna Sultzbaugh is at The Gramercy. Sis. LaVern Flowers is at Tabitha. Sis. Irene
Hraban fell and broke her shoulder and is back at the Malone Center.
GOOD NEWS
Sisters Williametta Schafer, and Eldine Dove have or will be getting their 50 year pins.
BIRTHDAYS FOR JUNE
June 2................Bro. Jim BanisterJune 3...............Sis. Arlene GiraudJune 4................Sis. Ruth BrusseyJune 5.................Sis. Betty KuehnJune 6................Bro. Michael RoeJune 7...............Sis. Evelyn RauchJune 9.............Sis. Ruthann Young June 11.............Sis. Kathleen NealJune 13.........Sis. Jerry Ann SharpJune 15.........Sis. Mary Ann BedeJune 17................Sis. Marie MannJune 25...............Bro. Frank MookJune 25......Sis. Alberta ConnerleyJune 26.............Sis. Beth Birnstihl
Happy Birthday to all.
WORTHY MATRON MOVING
Some sad news to tell you all. Our W.M. Amy Johnson and new husband are moving out of Nebraska and are moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming within the next few months. Sis. Amy will be missed by all, We wish you all the luck in your new venture. I think that is all for now See ya in July.
BUSINESS MEETING
Bro. Mark Poston and Sis. Jeanie prepared the June Business Meeting meal serving ham balls and a potato casserole. You’ve set the bar rather high for mere mortals. There has been very little news this month other than the Lodge proficiency examination in the EA and Fellowcraft Degrees, June 11. It was a little rough, but for a first timer with tornado warning sirens blaring, I think it went well. We have an Entered Apprentice Degree scheduled, June 18 and a Ladies at the Table, June 25. This will be reported next month.
BRAN MUFFINS
The couple were 85 years old, and had been married for sixty years. Though they were far from rich, they managed to get by because they watched their pennies. Though not young, they were both in very good health, largely due to the wife’s insistence on healthy foods and exercise for the last decade. One day, their good health didn’t help when they went on a rare vacation and their plane crashed, sending them off to Heaven. They reached the pearly gates, and St. Peter escorted them inside. He took them to a beautiful mansion, furnished in gold and fine silks, with a fully stocked kitchen and a waterfall in the master bath. A maid could be seen hanging their favorite clothes in the closet.
They gasped in astonishment when he said, ‘Welcome to Heaven. This will be your home now.’ The old man asked Peter how much all this was going to cost. ‘Why, nothing,’ Peter replied, ‘remember, this is your reward in Heaven.’ The old man looked out the window and right there he saw a championship golf course, finer and more beautiful than any ever built on Earth. ‘What are the greens fees?’ grumbled the old man. ‘This is heaven,’ St. Peter replied. ‘You can play for free, every day.’ Next they went to the clubhouse and saw the lavish buffet lunch, with Every imaginable cuisine laid out before them, from seafood to steaks to exotic deserts, free flowing beverages. ‘Don’t even ask,’ said St. Peter to the man. This is Heaven, it is all free for you to enjoy.’ The old man looked around and glanced nervously at his wife. ‘Well, where are the low fat and low cholesterol foods, and the decaffeinated tea?’ he asked. ‘That’s the best part,’ St. Peter replied. ‘You can eat and drink as much as you like of whatever you like, and you will never get fat or sick. This is Heaven!’ The old man pushed, ‘No gym to work out at?’ ‘Not unless you want to,’ was the answer. ‘No testing my sugar or blood pressure or...’ Never again. All you do here is enjoy yourself.’ The old man glared at his wife and said, ‘You and your bran muffins. We could have been here ten years ago!
This is it, until next month!
Starcraf t Chapter 307 Kensington met at 12:30 PM on June 4 for a sandwich luncheon. Pres. Ruth Beach thanked the serving committee consisting of Sisters Mary Louise Dutcher and Shirley Marks.
Sis. Doris Foust opened with prayer and a reading by Peter Marshall enti t led “Thanksgiving on a Summers Day.” Pres. Ruth also opened with a poem honoring Flag Day.
Our entertainment was provided by the “Heavens Bells” bell choir from the Piedmont Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48th and A St. They played many familiar gospel songs and the program was enjoyed by all.
Grand Chapter was discussed. It was an honor for our Chapter to
have P.G.P. Bob Marks and P.M. Shirley Marks escort their daughter, Sis. Mary Kay Retzlaff as Grand Esther. Sis. Mary Kay’s daughter, Nicole Retzlaff was also initiated at Grand Chapter this year. Sis. Mary Kay has now moved to Texas and will be missed by all.
Pres. Ruth announced that our chapter will be having a potluck supper on June 18 at 6:30 PM.
The courtesy report was given. There were no June birthdays to report. Pres. Ruth and her husband Ralph recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.
Pres. Ruth closed with a reading entitled, “Shame on Us.” by Roy J. Wilkins.
MAY MEETING
Worthy Matron Tracy Wright welcomed all for coming and thanked the pro tem officers. Past and present Treasurers were honored. Those present were Ralph Riemann and John Quinn. Sis. Janice Crose played our opening ode “How Great Thou Art” on the piano.
90TH BIRTHDAY
Sis. Anna Rassmussen will be turning 90. Her family will be hosting a birthday celebration on July 12 from 2-4 PM at United Lutheran Church located at 5945 Fremont Street. Cards may also be sent to 843 South 47th Street 115, Lincoln, NE 68510.
CHARTER DAY
At our Charter Day celebration we celebrated our Chapter’s 89th birthday. Many members were in attendance. We also gave two $200.00 college Scholarships, one to Lacey Pickering and the other to Michelle Zhang to continue their education this fall.
GRAND CHAPTER
Our chapter was recognized at Grand Chapter for initiating a new member i n to ou r chapter during the “Steps to the Stars” Grand Chapter year.
DEATHS
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the families of Sis. Nelva Maxine Thoman and Bro. Jerry Starcher. Maxine has initiated in 1959. She passed away in April. Jerry was initated into our order in 1980. He passed away June 12.
JULY MEETING
Our regular meeting will be held on July 1 at 7 PM. Wear your red, white, and blue. 50 year members will be honored.
Columbia Chapter 275
Nancy Weers, Corr.
Worthy Patron Darrell Weers, Worthy Matron Tracy Wright, and col-lege scholarship recipient Lacey Pickering at Colum-bia Chapter 275’s Charter Day celebration. Photo courtesy of Nancy Weers
Worthy Patron Darrell Weers, Worthy Matron Tracy Wright, Sis. Jan Starcher, and Bro. Jer-ry Starcher are shown at Columbia Chapter’s Charter Day Dinner. Sad-ly, Bro. Jerry passed away shortly there after. Photo courtesy of Nancy Weers
STATED MEETING The stated meeting of
Temple Chapter 271 was held on Mon., June 2 at 7:30 PM. The meeting was opened in regular form by Worthy Matron Carolyn Plants. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sis. Carolyn obtained the Masonic Band scholarship form from the Grand Lodge. Bro. Carl Plants moved that we give $225.00 to support a member of the Masonic Band. The motion was seconded and passed. Note - It was determined that the reason we had not originally received the form was that Temple Chapter’s name had been accidentally omitted from the Grand Lodge mailing list. This has been corrected.
Correspondence was read, including the new Scottish Rite building scheduling policy. A copy of the policy will be sent to each line officer for their notebooks and a copy will be placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
We received our Purple Ribbon signifying membership in the Masonic Home for Children’s Purple Ribbon Club.
We received a certificate from Nebraska Grand Chapter signifying that we had initiated new members during the 2007-2008 “Step Up to the Stars” year.
Sis. Mary Ann Townsend moved that Temple Chapter host a reception on Sun., July 20 for our
Bro. Carl Plants, newly installed Grand Sentinel, NE Grand Chapter. The motion was seconded and passed. Sis. Mary Ann has already formed her committee to help serve the reception. Sis. Carolyn announced that Sis. Mary Ann will be Carl’s Chairman for the coming year. Bro. Carl and Sis. Carolyn will be hosting lunch before the reception for those who help serve.
Sis. Carolyn proposed that we have a family picnic on the evening of Mon., June 16. Sis. Mary Ann moved that we have the picnic; motion was seconded and passed. Sis. Carolyn will investigate which park shelter is available and let people know. It will be a pot luck with each person bringing their own meat to grill or pre-cooked main dish.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sis. Carolyn announced that she and Bro. Carl became grandparents again with the birth of Aspen Jo, daughter of Jaime and Kent Hemmerling, born May 21 and weighing 7 lb. 6 oz.
The City Line Officers meeting is Sat., June 07 at 4:30 PM.
Sis. Carolyn gave her closing remarks on Fathers’ Day. Bro. Keith gave closing remarks on “June”.
Sis. Carolyn introduced Sis. Carol Hudkins, newly installed Assoc. Grand Conductress and her Companion, Bro. Larry Hudkins. She welcomed them and stated that we consider them “unofficial members” of Temple Chapter. Sis. Laurie will invite Milford Chapter to our family picnic.
Temple Chapter 271Loretta I. Rieke, Correspondent
July 4th - Independence Day, display your flag.
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Tom Bassett, 25 yrs exp.a member of Lincoln Lodge �9
ANTIQUES & COINAPPRAISALS
We can also help sell your quality antiques
and old coins.
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College View Lodge 320Paul J. Hadley, Correspondent
BROTHERS REMEMBER 71-YEAR MEMBER BRO. DON HIPPLE
On May 29, Bro. Donald O . H i p p l e , o u r J o r d a n Medal Holder, a scended to the Celestial Lodge above. Funeral services were June 2
at First Presbyterian Church, with Brothers Ron Wallick as orator, and Jason Phelps, Douglas Johnson and Paul Hadley performing the Masonic funeral ceremony at Wyuka cemetery.
Hipple, 94, was a native of Pender who attended Midlands College, Fremont, where he earned a diploma in business in 1935 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in education in 1936. He also was a track letter winner, played in the college band, and was a member of the M-Club consumer group.
Our Brother was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in 1937 in Nebraska Lodge 202, Pender, and transferred to College View Lodge 320 in 1940.
He was a teacher at Sholes and Laurel and received a Master of Arts from the University of Nebraska in 1940. He then taught commercial instruction, coached football and sponsored the Hy-Y Club at College View High School in Lincoln – where he met his future wife, Gladys Bauman.
In 1942 Hipple enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Hawaii, and in Washington, D.C., as an ensign in the Pacific Fleet’s counter intelligence program.
He and Gladys married in 1945 at First Presbyterian Church; after the war he resumed teaching before taking a position with the Veterans Administration in Lincoln.
Being a visionary, Hipple recognized the need for affordable housing, so he created Sky View Mobile Home Ranch in Lincoln in the late 1940s and expanded the business in 1966 by purchasing another mobile home park in Bellevue. The Hipple’s were seasoned world travelers who enjoyed journeys with the Holiday Ramblers and Conestoga Campers travel clubs.
He is survived by Gladys, their two sons, a daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and Donald’s sister.
Hipple was a member of First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 3, Downtown Lincoln Kiwanis, Sesostris Shrine, and Hiram Club and was past
president of Lancaster Mobile Home Association and Nebraska Manufactured Housing Association.
MANY HANDS MAKE TEMPLE YARDWORK
LIGHTER
Spring storms played havoc with the clean-up day schedule, but a team of four Brothers power raked and mowed the lawn – filling 27 bags of clippings – applied herbicide and cleaned out the window wells around the facility.
Members of the organizations that meet at College View Temple continue ongoing volunteer efforts to maintain the grounds, as well as the building’s interior.
At the May 7 Lodge meeting, Brothers were updated abou t the upcoming roof replacement project and discussed possible improvements to the rest of the building’s exterior.
PROFICIENCY PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
On May 7, Right W.Bro. Bruce Watkins declared our Lodge proficient in opening and closing in all three degrees. A frequent guest of the Brethren here, he noted after the examination, “That was by far the best you’ve done as a lodge – I can tell that you’ve had productive practices, and I’ll be pleased to inform the Grand Custodian that you’ve done well.”
Our donation for a student scholarship to the annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp was delivered to the Grand Lodge.
PAST MASTERS’ BANQUET ALL ABOUT
HISTORY
Right W.Bro. Russ Reno was the keynote speaker May 21 for our annual Past Masters’ Banquet at The Knolls. His observations culled from researching 150 years of Nebraska Masonic history entertained our members and guests.
He noted, “I gained an understanding of the times and the people while reading our Brothers’ comments and their actions at critical points in our history. In addition, I discovered the depth of the principles we espouse at every meeting.” Reno told about expressions of brotherly love and some humorous anecdotes, too.
“As I read the 150 Proceedings, I was impressed with the role that Freemasonry played in the lives of those included on the pages,” he concluded. “Masonry truly is a guiding light to men around the world … our Lodges are
not clubs or civic organizations, but opportunities for us to study how to make ourselves, and those we interact with, better.”
JUNE 4 BUSINESS REVEALED
College View Lodge 320 will be dark (no business meetings) during July and August unless a regular meeting is called by W.M. Jason Phelps to receive petitions.
We received a Purple Ribbon award for our continuing support of the Fremont Home for Children’s 4-H Club livestock program. “The use of livestock in conjunction with the 4-H Club provides an extraordinary setting for children to learn about themselves, build their self-confidence and care about another living being,” wrote Ben Harvey, Executive Director of the Home.
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners approved our application for exemption from property tax on our Lodge.
B r o . D i c k B r o m m e r provided the Masonic Education for the evening, recounting the extraordinary life and success of Bro. Marion Morrison (John Wayne). The actor turned down the role of “Dirty Harry” but recommended Clint Eastwood, and he turned down the role of Matt Dillon in “Gunsmoke” and instead recommended James Arness.
W.M. Jason Phelps is planning a BBQ for open house/petition drive in late August or September.
W.B. Bob Brommer, chairman of the Committee on Work, is planning a Lodge Officers’ training program for a Sat. in September.
Thanks to Bethel 60 of the Job’s Daughters for planting and tending the memorial garden by the flag pole and a flower bed in the front of the building. These were planted with flowering annuals and look spectacular.
O u r n e i g h b o r h o o d sustained three high wind, severe thunderstorms. The large tree curbside of the lodge was damaged, resulting in downed branches that Lincoln Electric System crews had to remove. The gutter on the south side of the building also came down in the storm, and some shingles were blown off, but the roof membrane was not damaged so the building did not sustain any interior water damage. The crew from John D. Vermaas Construction, acting on behalf of Hickman Lodge, will replace the roof when they are available.
Thanks to everyone that made donations to this renovation project -- and if you haven’t, p lease consider doing so .
Lincoln Lodge 19Lowell Vestal, Correspondent
Lincoln Lodge 19
HOME LODGE
BRO. REG KUHNGrand Master
Grand Lodge of Nebraska
PAST MASTERS’ NIGHT
Food and fun were abundant at our Past Masters’ Night on May 20. Many Past Masters came including some not recently seen in Lodge. A fine catered dinner of roast beef got the evening started, with lots of conversation included.
25-YEAR PIN
Our Worshipful Master Virgil Meints presented a 25-year membership pin to our Senior Deacon Kevin Lindsay. Bro. Kevin, who is an assistant professor of military science at UNL, recently took dual membership in our Lodge; his home Lodge is in Iowa. He will be gone from Lincoln for a while starting in August for an assignment as a professor at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS. His family will remain in Lincoln.
We met Bro. Kevin’s Daughter Sarah, who had just graduated from South Dakota State University.
FUN WITH HISTORY
A highlight of our Past Masters’ Night was an entertaining and educational talk and pictures about the Lincoln of yesterday by Jim McKee, one of Lincoln’s best historians. He awakened our memories of such places as Ken Eddy’s drive-in restaurant at 48th and O streets, the big root-beer mug at 33rd and O, plus many other Lincoln landmarks, mostly long gone. It was a fun evening not to be missed.
CORRECTION
In my June correspondence about Bro. Adam Brinkman’s transfer to Fort Lewis, WA, I put the wrong mountain near Fort Lewis. It is Mount Rainier that looms above the Army post, not Mount Shasta.
Next month : p ic tu res and a glowing description of our June 17 Charter Night.
Bro. Kevin Lindsay received his 25-year membership pin from his Daughter Sarah at Lincoln Lodge’s PastMasters’ Night May 20. Lowell Vestal Photo
Lincoln historian Jim McKee regaled us with tales of early Lincoln at Past Masters’ Night on May 20. Lowell Vestal Photo
Hipple
Bennett Lodge # 94 1883 One Hundred Twenty Five 2008
You are cordially invited to attend The Past Masters’ dinner at Bennett Lodge #94. We will also be celebrating the One Hundredth and Twenty Fifth birthday of Bennett Lodge. There will be a nominal cost for the dinner.
You are asked to RSVP to Bennett’s secretary Stu Erickson at [email protected] or Bennett Lodge #94, Stuart Erickson Secy., P.O. Box 125, Palmyra, NE 68418-0125 by August 22nd, 2008.
RECEPTION HONORING
CARL PLANTS, GRAND SENTINEL, NEB.GRAND CHAPTER OES
SUNDAY, JULY 201:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Scottish Rite Temple332 Centennial Mall South
Sponsored byTemple Chapter 271
STARS NIGHT OUTCome join the Lincoln
Eastern Star Chapters for a night of fun and fellowship August 10.
We will be meeting at the Oak Lake Park for a picnic at 4:30 and then attend the Lincoln Saltdogs game at 6:05 PM.
Tickets are $10 for the game. If interested in attending, please contact Bridget Anderson at 402-440-3434 or email [email protected] (bridget_cci). Deadline for tickets is August 1.
Sponsored by Electa Chapter 8
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Bethel 60Diana Weers, Correspondent
HONORED QUEEN
Ayla Wilhite was installed as the 109th Honored Queen of Bethel 63 on Sat., June 14 at 2 PM. Her elected officers are: Senior Princess, Daphne Munford; Junior Princess, Natalie Meguire; Guide, Dylan Lamb; and Marshal, Kasie Lehn.
HQ Ayla chose pink and blue for her colors with pink tulips for her flowers and baby elephants for her mascot. It was a beautiful afternoon and all guests enjoyed the refreshments served afterwards.
ACTIVITIES
On May 17, Bethel 63 helped perform the Living Cross at a 50 year pin presentation at Electa Chapter. The girls also helped with the Past Masters’ dinner at Cotner Lodge. A car wash was held at the south Wal-Mart.
May 30 found the Jobies celebrating the end of the school year with hot dogs, hamburgers, and lots of relaxing and chatting at HQ Katie Lamb’s home.
GRADUATION
CONGRATS to PHQ Megan Thornburg on your graduation from Lincoln Southwest High School. Your open house was great fun!! A real Splash!!
GRAND BETHEL
“PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE” is our chant as we near the trip to Grand. By the time you read this, we’ll be back with lots of stories to tell!! GOOD LUCK Ayla - Have a great term. GOOD LUCK AT GRAND - to Bethel 63 and all the other Jobies attending.
A NIGHT OF MINIATURE GOLFING
Members of Eiche Chapter DeMolay and their parents e n j o y e d a n e v e n i n g o f miniature golf at the Adventure Golf Center. F o l l o w i n g a wonde r fu l round of golf,
those in attendance gathered at one of the advisor’s home for ice cream sundaes and s’mores. Thank you to all who participated and made the night a success!
DEMOLAY FUN NIGHT
Members, advisors, and friends of DeMolay had an evening of fun on May 30 at Champions Fun Center to celebrate the ending of the school year. Many members participated in riding the go-carts, swinging the club at mini-golf, throwing the ball down the lane
at bowling, screaming while going on the four-story free fall, and enjoying snack food.
DEMOLAY COUNCILOR’S MEETING
While planning Eiche Chapter DeMolay’s calendar on June 4, planning was interrupted by tornado sirens around the Lincoln area. This short interruption caused the members to continue their planning in a new location, the basement of the Masonic Temple downtown. Despite the “cramped conditions” the members continued to plan their calendar while in the basement.
PIZZA APPRECIATION NIGHT
Members had an evening of good food, education, and fellowship at Cotner Lodge on June 4. Thank you to the members of Cotner Lodge for inviting us to attend the pizza appreciation night!
EICHE CHAPTER SPONSOR’S HAWAIIAN
DANCE
Sat., June 14, Eiche Chapter sponsored a Hawaiian themed dance. Thank you for all who attended and made the night fun! The night was topped off with good music and tropical drinks.
Members, advisors, and friends of DeMolay who attended the fun night at Champions Fun Cen-ter. Tyler Weers Photo
BETHEL 60 PERFORMS FLORAL CROSS
May 17, Bethel 60, 27 and 63 performed a floral cross for Electa Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Thank you Bethel 27 and 63 for assisting with the cross! You all did a beautiful job!
OUR REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
On May 19, Bethel 60 held a regular business meeting and elections. Congratulations to the new line officers for the fall term! Diana Weers presented Erica Molczyk and Catherine Johnson with thank you gifts for assisting with the floral cross on May 17. We sang “Happy Birthday” to Kelsey Rabel who celebrated her birthday on May 5, PJ Rabel who celebrated her birthday on May 15, and Stacey Kassebaum who celebrated her birthday on May 25.
BETHEL 60 WORKS ON CENTERPIECE FOR GRAND COMPETITION
On Tuesday evening’s, Bethel 60 held their weekly meetings to work as a group on creating a centerpiece for the centerpiece competition at Grand session in June. Good luck girls!
DON & MILLIES FUNDRAISER
Mon., June 2, Bethel 60 held
their monthly fund raiser at Don & Millies. You are welcome to join us at our next monthly fund raiser on Mon., July 7, between 5-9 PM. Stop in or drive-thru, say you are there to support “Job’s Daughters”, and a portion of the money you spend will go to the Bethel to help buy new paraphernalia. We hope you join us!
BETHEL CLEAN AND GARDEN PLANTING
On June 7, Bethel members and adults joined together for their monthly clean of our Lodge building. The girls and adults did a fantastic job of cleaning and organizing the building. Following the Bethel clean several members went shopping for flowers and helped plant them in our garden outside the Lodge. Thank you Doug Johnson for donating so many beautiful flowers to our garden!
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
Bethel 60 held a regular business meeting on June 9. Erica Molczyk, our Honored Queen, gave her outstallation speech. Happy Birthday to Holliann Casey who celebrated her birthday on June 15!
BETHEL 60 SERVES DINNER
Bethel 60 served a dinner at East Lincoln Lodge on Thu., June 12. Thank you to East Lincoln Lodge for asking us
to help them with their dinner!
BETHEL 60 ATTENDS HAWAIIAN DANCE
On Sat., June 14, Bethel members attended a Hawaiian themed dance sponsored by Eiche Chapter DeMolay. The girls danced all night and fun was had by all in attendance!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOB’S DAUGHTERS?
We would love to hear from you! Girls between the ages of ten and twenty years who bear a Masonic relationship are eligible for membership in Job’s Daughters. If you are interested or know of someone who is interested in learning more about Job’s Daughters or would like information on how to join our organization, you may contact PJ Rabel, Bethel Guardian, at 421-2166 or Doug Johnson, Assoc. Bethel Guardian, at 421-7006. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Bethels 60, 27, and 63 performed the floral cross at Electa Chapter 8. Tyler Weers Photo
Kelsey Rabel has fun wa-tering the garden located at College View Lodge. Diana Weers Photo
Bethel 60 served dinner at East Lincoln Lodge’s Ladies/Awards Night. Diana Weers Photo
Members of Bethel 60 attended the Hawaiian themed dance sponsored by Eiche Chapter DeMo-lay. Diana Weers Photo
Honored Queen Ayla Wilhite with her Officers and Installing Officers. Julie Munford Photo
Karen Lamb presents her daughter, PHQ Katie Lamb, with the pin she had worn as PHQ of Ravenna Bethel. Ravenna Bethel is, unfortuneately, now closed. Julie Munford Photo
Bethel 63Julie Munford, Correspondent
Eiche Chapter sponsored a Hawaiian Themed dance for Masonic Youth at 16th and L. Tyler Weers Photo
Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterTyler Weers, Coorespondent
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KarenKoinzan,Sec. ���-�20�6�0�N.W.�thSt.68�2�AylaWilhite,HonoredQueen�stand�rdThurs. �:00p.m.
Rainbow for Girls
Lincoln Assembly 6��2S.CentennielMall(ScottishRite)JenniferBirdsall,MotherAdvisorJenniferRodriguez,WorthyAdvisor2ndand�thTues. 6:�0p.m.
Lebanon Lodge 3Prince Hall Affiliation 475-0111 �6�0 N. 2�th St. 68�0�-����LeroyStokes,W.M. �88-2�006��0 Campbell Dr. 68��0MarionRobinson,Sec. ���-���0��20 N. �th St. #20� 68�2�Addressallcorrespondence to theSec.2ndTue.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.
York RiteLincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M.�6�� L St. 68�08 ��6-����JamesMichaelson,HighPriest ??????Roger Miner, Secretary �2�-�6����2� W Burnham St 68�22-2�2��st Wed.Covered-dish dinner 6:�0 p.m.Business Meeting �:00 p.m.
Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons�6��LSt.68�08 ��6-����TomMorrisseyJr., Ill.Master �89-�662���0 LaSalle St. 68��6-���0Roger Miner, Recorder �2�-�6����2� W Burnham St 68�22-2�2��stWed.,BusinessMeeting �:00p.m.Covered-dishDinner 6:�0p.m.
Mount Moriah Commandery 4�6��LSt.68�08 ��6-����BillCummins.,Cmdr. �2�-2669Roger Miner, Recorder �2�-�6����2� W Burnham St 68�22-2�2��stMon.Businessmeeting�:00p.m.
Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple��2S.CentennialMall ���-2���P.O.Box9�0��68�09-�0��BruceWood,Gen.Sec. ���-2���DaleLueders,VenerableMaster WilliamNelsonWiseMasterRogerMinerCommanderCarlPlants,MasterofKadosh�rdWed.Bus.Meeting �:00p.m.
ShrineSesostris Temple ���-6890�0�0 Saltillo RdRoca,Ne 68��0MarkKinzie,Potentate �2�-��2���2� London Rd 68��6
Daughters of the Nile Naphis Temple 66PatDerry,Queen ���-9��6�0�8S��thSt. 68��0
Eastern StarEastern Star Grand Chapter
of NebraskaWanda Fisher
Worthy Grand MatronLowell Erickson
Worthy Grand PatronCathy Wagner
Grand SecretaryBox 156
Fremont NE 6802��-800-8�2-9�20
Electa Chapter 8�6��LSt.68�08 ��6-����BridgetAnderson,W.M. ���-09��20�0S.26thSt.68�02MikeLagueux,W.P. �89-�2�8602�SunriseRd 68��0MarianWalters,Sec. ���-���22�2�AtwoodCr.68�2��stSat.StatedMeeting �:�0p.m.
Electa Chapter KensingtonMargieThomssen, Pres. �66-69��Susie Dunn, Sec. �8�-�202�260 N. ��th St. 68�0��stThurs. Noon
Past Matrons ClubSharonYockers, Pres. �2�-8�0�Denise Lageuex, V.P. �89-�2�8DonaY. Hurst, Sec.-Treas. �2�-��06
Myrtle Chapter 9426�0No.�8thSt.68�0� �66-22�6RobynThrockmorton,W.M. �8�-���6���LaramieTrail 68�2�GregMason,W.P. ��0-�898���LaramieTrail 68�2�HelenPlucknett,Sec. �88-���0680�HawkinsBend68��62ndand�thTues. �:�0p.m.
Myrtle ClubBarbara Chatfield, Pres. 467-2997ConnieWeir,V.P.&Courtesy�88-90�0BetteCummins,Sec/Treas �2�-2689
Martha WashingtonChapter ������0 N. �0th St. 68�0� �66-2�82ElizabethWilhite,W.M. �2�-��08620�QueensDr 68��6DavidSierks,W.P. �66-2���6�2�HartleySt 68�0�Paula Beezley, Sec. �89-�2����0 Carolyn Court 68��0�stThurs. �:�0 p.m.
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andAccepted MasonsReginald S. Kuhn
Grand Master1240 N. 10th St. 68508
P.O. Box 81852Lincoln, NE68501-1852
475-4640
Masonic Lodges
Lincoln Lodge 19�6��LSt.68�08 ��6-����VirgilMeints,W.M. ���-���92��S.20th68��0CharlesBurk,Sec. �2�-688�80��South�6thSt. 68��2�stTues.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
Lancaster Lodge 54�6��LSt.68�08 ��6-����JoeHuskey,W.M. �89-�����920LaSalleSt 68��6BillCummins,Sec. �2�-2689�stFri.Reg.Communication �:00p.m.
Bennett Lodge 94�6��CooperAve.68�06RickHarris,W.M. ���-8969����S.W.2�thStreetStuartB.Erickson,Sr.,Sec. �80-�6�2P.O.Box�2�PalmyraNE68��8-0�2��stTues.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
East Lincoln Lodge 2102�00SSt.68�0� ��6-2��2RobertPratt,W.M. ��0-�0�2�66�ArapahoeStreet68�02ScottDodge,Sec. ���-8�28�9��S.W.��thSt. 68�22�stThurs.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
North Star Lodge 22726�0N.�8thSt.68�0� �66-22�6KeithBrocksmith,W.M. �02-�28-86�0����DuxhallDr. 68��6SteveWetzel,Sec. �88-8�98���8SkylineDrive68�06�stWed.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
George Washington Lodge 250���0 N. �0th St. 68�0� �66-2�82George Harrison W.M. ???��00CornhuskerHwyL� 68�0�DonaldEisenbarth,Sec.-Treas.�6�-��6�Address unpublished�stTue.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
Hickman Lodge 256�6�� CooperAve., 68�06 David Livingston, W.M. �2�-2862�6�0 Buffalo Creek Rd 68��6Olin Boone, Sec. �86-�80�6�0� S Richland Circle 68��6�stThurs.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
Cotner Lodge 297���2 No. 6�th St. 68�0� �66-0890JerryTaff,W.M. ???�226 S ��9th St Omaha, NE 68���Ralph Riemann, Sec. �89-���8��0� Fox Hollow Rd. 68�06�stMon.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
Liberty Lodge 300�6�� L St. 68�08 ��6-����Juston Wendt, W.M. �02-��6-09��8�� ParkAve. Milford, NE 68�0�BruceA. Watkins, Secretary�89-�������� S. ��th St. 68�06�stThurs.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.
Craftsmen Lodge 31426�� B St. 68�02 ���-2820Tim Dougherty,W.M. �2�-�9������ S. �0th 68��6James P. Heinke, Secretary�88-628�P.O.Box 68��, 68�06-08���stTues.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
College View Lodge 320�6�� CooperAve. 68�06Mail to Box 686�, 68�06-686�Jason Phelps, W.M. ???���� N ��th St 68�2�Douglas B. Johnson, Sec.�600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68��6-��0��st.Wed.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.
Tabula Rasa Lodge 332�6�� L St. 68�08 ��6-����Thomas Hauder,W.M. �2�-���6��0� Red Deer Dr. 68��6-�068Dennis Brydl, Sec. �2�-69822��0 Kessler Blvd. 68�02�thTues.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.
Martha Washington Chapter KensingtonCharlotte Contatore, Pres. ���-�66��00� S. ��stSt 68�06Liz Wilhite, Sec. �2�-��08620� Queens Dr. 68��6�st Sat., ��:�0 a.m.Salad-and-sandwich luncheon
Temple Chapter 271��2 S. Centennial Mall 68�08 ���-2���Carolyn Plants, W.M. ���-9�6�6�2� NW 6th St 68�2�Keith Garrison, W.P. ��6-�0262�09 SW �8th St 68�22Laurie Sieg, Sec. �6�-2��0�600 BaldwinAve. 68�0��stMon.StatedMeeting�:�0p.m.Spe-cialMeeting�rdMon.�:�0p.m.exceptJune, July,Aug., and Dec.
Temple Chapter KensingtonRose Gillaspie, Pres. �89-���0Nadyne Bauer, Sec. �88-�����rdTues. �2:�0 p.m.
Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJames F Brown, Jr.,Pres. �8�-��2�DianeBrown,Sec.-Treas. �8�-��2�
Past Matrons ClubMarilynJepson,Co-Pres. �2�-60�9EarleenLadd,Co-Pres �99-�889WandaSalisbury,Sec.-Tres. �2�-2922
Columbia Chapter 275���2No.6�thSt.68�0� �66-0890TracyWright,W.M. 2��-099�66��SBermudaDr 68�06DarrelWeers,W.P. �66-���0�2�0ColbySt 68�0�NancyWeers,Sec. �66-���0�2�0ColbySt 68�0��stTues.StatedMeeting �:00p.m.
Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. �88-6�88�0� S. 8�th St. 68��0Elaine Malick, Sec. ��8-8099�thTues.
Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubTrudyThornburg, Pres. �2�-��6�Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. �66-���0
Starcraft Chapter 30726�� B St. 68�02 ���-2820Amy Johnson, W.M. �02-�99-9�����6 West Q Street 68�28Dennis Brydl, W.P. �2�-69822��0 Kessler Blvd 68�02Ileen Smith , Sec. �96-220���00 NW �26th St, 68�2��st Wed. Stated Meeting �:�0 p.m.
Starcraft KensingtonRuth Beach, Pres. �6�-0���8�� Santa MonicaAve. 68�0�Shirley Douglas, Sec. �88-�00��208 Locust St 68��6�stTue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.
Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubIngrid Hansen, Pres. �88-9�89Doris Foust, Sec. �88-����
Capitol Chapter 320MarthaCabieles,W.M. �02-26�-��2����0S80thSt68��6DougJohnson,W.P. �2�-�006�600BirchHollowDr68��6KathyBerger,Sec. �88-�������8HighSt.68�06�stMon. �:�0p.m.
Capitol Chapter Kensington KathyBerger,Pres. �88-����LorraineWilbur,Sec.-Treas. �88-��66�thThurs.
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Youth GroupsDeMolay-Lincoln ChapterAJHartman,MasterCouncilorNikkiRetzlaff,Chap.SweetheartMeetings2ndand�thTues.�p.m.ScottishRiteTemplePleasesendcorrespondence to:Carl Hartman,Chap.Dad �6�-�9�2����N.�9th 68�0�http://www.lincolndemolay.info/
Parents ClubDel/Lori Moormeier,Co-Ch. �2�-�2�0
DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterRyanMoats,MasterCouncilorBriannaLyons,ChapterSweetheartMeetings2ndand�thWed.�:00p.m.MasonicTemple,�6��LSt.Pleasesendall correspondence to:ScottDodge,ChapterDad ���-8�28�9��S.W.��thSt.68�[email protected]
Parents ClubRhonda Werner, Pres. ���-20�62nd Wed., �:00 p.m.
Acacia Fraternity22�� Vine Street, 68�0� ��6-6�60JustinCardisco,Ven.Dean ��6-6�60ZachThiemann,Sec. ��6-0�09
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Bethel 5�6��LSt.68�08-2��0 ��6-����PaulaBeezley,Guardian �89-�2����0CarolynCt.68��0pb�282�@windstream.netJohnKirby,Assoc.Guardian �2�-2�02��0�EagleRidgeRd.68��6JulieReno,Sec. �20-�2�0���0LarkwoodRoad68��6NoHonoredQueen2ndand�thSat.�0:00a.m.DarkJulyandAugust
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Bethel 60Sendallcorrespondenceto:P.O.Box6��82,LincolnNE68��6-��82LodgeLocation:�6��CooperAve �89-�0�0P.J.Rabel,Guardian �2�-2�666200S.��th68��6DougJohnson,Assoc.Guardian�2�-�006�600BirchHollowDr.68��6KelseyRabel,HonoredQueen
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Bethel 63���2No.6�thStreet �66-0890TrudiThornburg,Guardian �2�-��6�����S.8thSt.68��2KevinThornburg,Assoc.Guardian�2�-��6�����S.8thSt.68��2
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BUSINESS MEETING
Lodge was opened in form with Worshipful Master George Harrison in the East. All business was taken care of in a timely manner.
NEW MEMBER
We would like to welcome Bro. Kevin Luebbe as our newest Master Mason. Welcome to the fraternity Bro. Kevin!
FISH FRY UPDATE
Our fish frys are doing great! I would like to thank all the people who are doing a great job with the fish frys. Keep up the good work! The next one is July 12. We are always looking for more workers. If you show up without telling anyone, I’m sure we can find a job for you.
PANCAKE FEED
We are having a pancake feed on July 26 from 7 AM to 10 AM before the shrine bowl parade. There will be pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. The price is $5.00 for the pancake feed. I hope to see you there!!
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The Masonic Luncheon is served every Thurs. at 11:45 at the Scottish Rite Temple, 332 Centennial Mall South, for all Masons, their wives, widows and guests. There is no program and work clothes are fine. Eat and go, or stay and chat. A donation of $5.00 is asked.
Lincoln Assembly 6Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent
GRAND ASSEMBLY
The members of Lincoln Assembly 6 enjoyed their time at the 63rd Annual Session of the Nebraska Grand Assembly June 13-15 in Crete. The “Home on the Range” session of Nebraska’s Grand Worthy Advisor, Christine Harriman from Benson Diana Assembly in Omaha, encouraged Nebraska members of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls to “Cherish the Past, Challenge the Present, and Chase the Future.” In addition to the regular business meetings and initiation, members enjoyed spending time with friends from the other assemblies, many fun activities, and drawings and a live auction to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. All members of Nebraska Grand Assembly were honored to have Mrs. Marie Renda, Supreme Worthy Advisor, in attendance for the weekend activities and sessions. Mrs. Renda was initiated into Rainbow Girls in Omaha as a young girl.
The 2007-2008 Grand Officers from Lincoln included Junior Grand Executive Board member, Anne Bowen, Grand Worthy Assoc. Advisor, Cassandra Birdsall, Grand Faith, Elizabeth Bowen, Grand Love, Nicki Folsom, and Grand Musician, Allison Burris. Jessica Rodriquez participated as Grand Representative to Alabama, Kentucky, and Maine. Miss Rodriquez received the award for Best Representation of her states for her presentation during the Parade of States at Fun Night. Zoe Maurer gave the tribute to the American flag, Michaela Whitesell served as a Grand Page, and Shelby Plummer as an Assistant Grand Outer Observer. Miss Maurer, Madi Piepho, and Pamela McLeod sang in the choir. Pam Folsom served as State Rainbow Mom during the past year and at Grand Assembly. Cass Birdsall and Anne and Elizabeth Bowen received their Majority in the Majority service on June 14. We are confident they will continue to be involved in Rainbow as adults.
HONORS AND REWARDS
Lincoln Assembly members and adults received many honors and awards during the Grand Assembly weekend. Allison Burris, Nicki Folsom, Liz Alderson, Greg Mason, and Robyn Throckmorton received the Grand Cross of Color during the initiatory ceremony on June 14. Ann Whitesell was presented with a Service to Rainbow award. This award is presented to adults who have provided some type of service to Rainbow. Mrs. Whitesell donated her time and talent to cut the hair of 14 adults and Rainbow Girls, which was subsequently donated to Locks of Love, last year at Grand Assembly. The Assembly received third place
for their scrapbook. A gold award for Assembly of Excellence was earned for accomplishment of the Assembly’s goals during the past year. Miss McLeod received a first place finish for her participation in the ritual competition in her age group and Miss Whitesell a second place finish in her age group. The team of Miss Whitesell, Miss Rodriquez, and Miss Plummer received third place in the Assembly Room set-up competition. Miss Plummer received a Dad Walt Miller award for being first line signer on three petitions and Miss Burris received a Dad Walt Miller award for the second time.
INSTALLATION
Offices and honors for the 2008-2009 year were announced on June 15 with the Installation ceremony occurring later in the day. Shelby Plummer was announced as Miss Nebraska Rainbow and Robyn Throckmorton as State Rainbow Mom for the upcoming year. Nicki Folsom and Allison Burris were installed as Grand Treasurer and Grand Chaplain, respectively. Jessica Rodriquez and Michaela Whitesell were installed as Grand Representative. Shelby Plummer, Zoe Maurer, and Pamela McLeod served as Pages during
the Installation ceremony. Adults from Lincoln Assembly serving as installing officers were Past Grand Worthy Advisors Christine Bryant, Installing Officer, and Jennifer Birdsall, Installing Chaplain.
The new Grand Worthy Advisor for Nebraska is Caryn Stuhr from Westside Assembly 22 in Omaha. The theme for the next year is “Dream Big” with a motto of “Faith makes all things possible; Love makes all things easy; Hope makes all things work.” Lincoln Assembly members are looking forward to Grand travels and visitations on June 25 to 29 that will include an Installation of Officers at Lincoln Assembly on June 28.
SUPREME ASSEMBLY
Several Lincoln Assembly members and adults as well as other Nebraska Rainbow Girls and adults will be attending Supreme Assembly in Chicago. Nebraska is honored to be providing the Grand Cross of Color team at Supreme in July. Cassandra Birdsall is serving as the Master of Ceremonies and Anne and Elizabeth Bowen as vocalists for the Grand Cross team.
JOIN US
Lincoln Assembly encourages you to contact Mother Advisor Jennifer Birdsall ([email protected]) if you know of girls and young women aged 11 to 20 in the Lincoln area that may be interested in membership in Rainbow Girls. The Assembly members would welcome the opportunity to share the gift of service and Rainbow with them. Meetings are held at the Scottish Rite Temple on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. As always, members of the Masonic family are invited to attend any of the Assembly’s meetings and activities.
Greg Mason, Nicki Folsom, Allison Burris, Liz Alderson, and Robyn Throckmorton received the Grand Cross of Color award at Nebraska Grand Assembly on June 14 for their service to theInternational Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
Members of Lincoln Assembly 6 pose for aphoto opportunity at Grand Assembly in Crete.
Allison Burris and Shelby Plummer from Lincoln Assembly 6 received the Dad Walt Miller award.
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