Spring 2014docshare02.docshare.tips/files/23042/230425288.pdf · 2017. 1. 9. · IMSA received a scho-lastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,500 for

Welcome to your spring 2014

issue of Illinois Freema-

sonry. �is issue is devoted to

membership, whether in your local Blue

Lodge, Eastern Star chapter or in one of

the various youth groups. Also featured

is the wrap-up of the 2014 Grand Lodge

of Illinois Academic Bowl. What a great

tournament that was held this year.

Congratulations to all of the lodges that

sponsored a participating high school

and to the Grand Lodge committee that

worked so diligently in the planning and

staging of this event.

It was brought to my attention that a

special 50-year Mason’s anniversary was

missed some time ago. I apologize for

the error and wish to state that it was

not deliberate. Congratulations go out

to Brother Jerry Yarrington of Princeton

Lodge No. 587. He obtained this honor

on the 14th of November, 2012. We wish

you many more years of service to your

lodge.

As warmer weather starts to hang

around longer, don’t miss the full page

�yer on our Annual Grand Lodge Golf

Outing to be held on Monday, June 30th.

I am planning on teeing o� this year,

hopefully with some new clubs.

Remember, this event bene�ts our

Masonic charities.

We are looking for articles of interest

to all of our readers. Please continue to

promote your Lodge activities with an

article and a photo. Send them both as

an attachment in an email to my address

below. Anniversaries of 50 and 75 years

are published in each issue while degree

work is not something that is a prior-

ity unless �ller is needed. I really do

need some explanation of the event that

you are submitting with a photo. Once

again, a one line mention along with a

photo does not help and I cannot run

your article like that. Also no newspaper

clippings and please do not include the

photo in the body of the document if

at all possible. Make it a separate jpeg

attachment. All I can do is rewrite the ar-

ticle with no photo. If an article does not

make it in the current issue, it is because

we ran out of room or that it arrived past

the deadline. Every issue has been full

and some articles do not get printed. As

a reminder, priority will be given to news

about unusual and signi�cant activities.

Space does not permit us to cover lodge

installations, degree work, or regular

meetings unless there is something truly

unique about them. Similarly, we do not

provide detailed coverage of individual

membership service awards. If we have

published an article from your lodge and

a similar one is submitted for the next

issue, it will only be ran as space permits.

We need to encourage all lodges in Illi-

nois to submit articles on their activities.

Until next issue, lend a helping hand to

those Brothers in need. And someone

is just waiting for you to ask them to

become a member. So mote it be!

RWB Edward Walker, Editor

Brethren & Ladies,

Title Name Phone Number E-mail Address

Grand Master Barry D. Weer 309-838-0230 [email protected]

Grand Secretary Frank Cline 217-529-8900 [email protected]

Editor Edward Walker 309-721-4446 [email protected]

Contributor Clarence Casson 847-390-9225 [email protected]

Contributor Scott Werner 618-946-9807 [email protected]

Internet Chairman Bill Bussiere 847-963-9580 [email protected]

Photographer R.T. Jack Gladin 217-356-1960 [email protected]

Magazine Layout Jennifer Woods [email protected]

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Words are a very poor substi-tute for feelings. Having just experienced what has to be

one of the most exhilarating Masonic weekends in my career, I am struggling to describe my emotions and give thanks to those who made the weekend special.On Friday evening, the Masonic Family Health Foundation hosted a dinner for some of those who would take part in the next day’s festivities, as the Cornerstone for the Center for Advanced Care at Ad-vocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago was symbolically laid. A cer-emony, presided over jointly by Brother Millard V. Driskell, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Ac-cepted Masons of the State of Illinois and its Jurisdiction and myself, Brother Barry D. Weer, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois was held. Immedi-ately prior to the meal, the two Grand Lodge teams had a walkthrough of the Cornerstone Ritual which was woven together with alternating participation of both sets of Grand Lodge O�cers.About �ve hundred attendees including Masons from both Grand Lodges along with their ladies or friends and various representatives and supporters of the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center administration were present as the sun �nally shown over Chicago a�er a week of damp, cool and drizzly weather. God was smiling on this event.

�e Medinah Highlanders Drums and Bagpipes smartly stepped o� while a suc-cession consisting of joint Commandery contingents moved into position to form a guard of honor through which a pro-cession of the combined Grand Lodge o�cers passed, until the arrival of each Grand Master which brought forth a command for an arch of steel by crossed swords. �e procession moved into a huge tent where at one end three hun-dred ��y chairs awaited those who could assemble on the site of the ceremony, in addition, about two hundred additional members and guests witnessed the cere-mony on a live streamed video feed in an auditorium inside the Hospital proper. With dignity and solemnity, the age old ceremony unfolded and the cornerstone was symbolically laid, tested and found to be well formed and trusty, truly laid and proved by the implements of Ma-sonry. �e stone was then consecrated with corn, wine and oil, and the cer-emony concluded with prayers including an appeal to the throne of grace for the protection and safety of the workmen laboring at the site.�e Masonic Family Health Foundation, which since its creation, has provided in excess of thirty million dollars in chari-table support for healthcare, community and Masonic endeavors, then conducted their annual meeting. It was announced that from a portion of the Foundation’s grants for this year, our Grand Lodge’s Illinois Masonic Student Assistance As-sociation received a generous award and

a special grant was awarded as an answer to the appeal for assistance for those Master Masons, their families, and wid-ows who su�ered devastating damage in last November’s series of tornados. A unique aspect of the Foundation and Hospital’s programs is the Masonic Assistance Program (MAP). �e MAP provides medical care for Masons who need but cannot a�ord medical services. Our own Illinois Masonic Outreach Ser-vices Program has referred a number of brethren from around the state for these services and the number of brethren helped is expanded by referrals received directly from Lodges and concerned Masons in the Chicagoland area. �e Foundation’s funds o�set the clinical and/or co-pay portions of outpatient and physician care, while any in-house hospital services are covered through Advocate Hospital’s charitable outreach. �is superb partnership has maintained and enhanced the legacy of care and compassion that epitomizes the heritage of the Illinois Masonic Hospital. �e new Center for Advanced Care, under construction, will add a needed expan-sion to critical diagnostic and outpatient care, allow for the anticipation of changes in healthcare delivery and position the hospital to continue the provision of the �nest medical services to Masons, the community and beyond, to the City and State. �e synergies of these programs are exciting and extremely bene�cial.continued on page 19

Spring 2014 • Illinois Freemasonry 3

Barry D. Weer Most Worshipful Grand Master

Barry D. WeerA Message from . . .

Most Worshipful Grand Master Barry D. Weer

My Dear Brethren,


by Dale �ayer, Chairman, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl

Illinois Masonic

ACADEMIC BOWLClass “A” State Champion • Newman Central Catholic H.S. Class “A” 2nd-Place • Carterville H.S.

Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling won the 2014 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Class “A” State Championship by defeating Carterville High School with a score of 260 to 130. Newman Central Catholic H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,500 for their championship win. �ey were also presented with the championship trophy which they will keep at their school. Carterville H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,000 and the 2nd-Place plaque for Class “A”.


Newman Central Catholic High School is 2014 Class “A” State Champion Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is 2014 Class “AA” State Champion

Newman Central Catholic H.S. pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director),

Coach Ann Propheter, Dillon Gallantine, Ken Ellorando, Jakob Frank, Jacob Ardis, Todd Nelson, Elliott Frankfother, Nate Edison, Andy Eifel, Luke Hodge, Matt Wagenecht, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).

Carterville H.S. pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Coach Mary Jo Osborn, Jacob Stone,

Harrison �omas, Courtney Kinnard, Anna Spoerre, Bryson Hunsaker, Zvonimir Stojanovski, Felicia Epplin, Janessa Epplin,

Laura Tate, Hannah Tate, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).


by Dale �ayer, Chairman, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl

Illinois Masonic

ACADEMIC BOWLClass “AA” State Champion • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Class “AA” 2nd-Place • William Fremd H.S.

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora won the 2014 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Class “AA” State Championship by defeating William Fremd High School in Palatine with a score of 340 to 230. IMSA received a scho-lastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,500 for their championship win. �ey were also presented with the championship trophy which they will keep at their school. William Fremd H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,000 and the 2nd-Place plaque for Class “AA”.

Illinois Math and Science Academy pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Binita Gupta, Molly Fane, Waleed Ali, Anton Karpovich, Andrew Salij, Siva Gangavarapu, Dan Pechi, Head Coach Noah Prince, Mike Etzkorn, Varun Lyer, Assistant Coach

Sharon McMurray, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).

William Fremd H.S. pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Assistant Coach Chris Grattoni, Head Coach Kevin Palmer, Soumya Vhasure, Soumik Biswas,

Daniel Tokarz, Susan Jacob, Jennie Yang, Robert Andrews, Phillip Shih, Patrick Pazerunas, Brandon �io, Assistant Coach Laura Marsh,

and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).


Class “A” 3rd-Place • Litch�eld H.S. Class “A” 4nd-Place • Cumberland H.S.

Litch�eld High School won the 3rd-Place match over Cumberland High School in Toledo with a score of 230 to 200. Litch�eld H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $700 for their 3rd-Place �nish and also received the 3rd-Place plaque for Class “A”. Cumberland H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $400 for their 4th-Place �nish and also received the 4th-Place plaque for Class “A”.

Litch�eld H.S. pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Head Coach

Amanda Lamore, Kinder Guthrie, Logan Leitschuh, David York, Andrew �omas, Kyle Towner, Andrea Fischer, Bekah

Quinn, Assistant Coach Jo Brummet, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).

Cumberland H.S. pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Assistant

Coach Julia Sappington, Amanda Dill, Jerry Brockett, Zach �omas, Charles Ault, Tucker Bowman, Tachel Brown, Head Coach Brendan Aydt and Barry Weer

(M.W. Grand Master).


Class “AA” 3rd-Place • Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Class “AA” 4nd-Place • Rockford Auburn H.S.

Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire won the 3rd-Place match over Rockford Auburn High School with a score of 280 to 250. Stevenson H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $700 for their 3rd-Place �nish and also received the 3rd-Place plaque for Class “AA”. Rockford Auburn H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $400 for their 4th-Place �nish and also received the 4th-Place plaque for Class “AA”.

Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Jason Asher, Jeeho Lee, Braden McDowell, Justin Millman,

Zach Pease, Jay Patel, Jonathan Mishory, Coach Caroline Humes, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).

Rockford Auburn H.S. pictured above, le� to right: Dale �ayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Joshua

Day, Broderick Hooker, Evan Pandya, Cole Timmerwilke, William Rupprecht, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand

Master). Not pictured: Coach Linda Greene.


In addition to the 4 �nalists in each class at the State Tournament, the other 8 competing teams for Class

“AA” and 14 competing teams for Class “A” each received $100 from the Masons of Illinois for being State Tournament quali�ers. All teams competing at the State Tournament were Sectional Tour-nament Champions, except for Dwight Township H.S. which �nished in second place in their sectional. Dwight ad-vanced to state due to Seneca Township H.S. not being able to advance due to scheduling con�icts.

�e State Tournament was held on Saturday, March 1st at Spring�eld High School in Spring�eld.

Number of Schools competing continues to increase.A total of 313 high schools registered to participate in our 31st annual tournament, which was 9 more than last year. �e sectional

tournament was held on February 15th at 30 di�erent tournament sites throughout the state. Twenty-two new schools registered for the tourna-ment this year. One school joined our tournament a�er a 7-year absence, 1 returned a�er a 5-year absence, and 3 returned a�er a 3-year absence. Due to last minute cancellations because of school schedule con�icts and adverse driving conditions in a couple of areas, we had a total of 294 high schools (6 more than last year) actually compete in our sectional tournament. Twelve sectional sites were for Class “AA” schools. Eighteen sectional sites were for Class “A” schools. At each of the 30 sectional tournament sites, scholastic awards money was awarded as follows: $400 to the Sectional Champion, $300 to second-place, $200 to third-place, and $100 to fourth-place.

Number of Lodges Supporting Program decreased from last year.277 Lodges �nancially supported the 2014 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl. �is was 6 fewer Lodges than in 2013. �e 277 Lodges contributed $42,100 to the program this year, which amounts to $430 more than in 2013. �e Illinois

Masonic Academic Bowl Committee greatly appreciates the �nancial support that the 277 Lodges provided.

Masonic Youth Groups provided much needed help at State Tournament�e DeMolay Boys, Rainbow Girls, and Job’s Daughters provided some of the workers for our State Tournament. �ey also provided the pencils and scratch paper used in all 15 competition rooms. �ey did this as a service project for our Grand Lodge. �is was the third year that they did this service project. �eir assistance was very valuable and greatly appreciated! �eir time and e�ort greatly helped our State Tournament to operate very e�ciently.

2015 Tournament Dates�e dates for the 2015 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl will be: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, Sectional Tournament Satur-day, Mar. 7, 2015, State Tournament. Please mark these dates on your 2015 Lodge calendar. Information should arrive at the Lodges during the last week of August 2014. Information should arrive at the schools during the second week of September 2014.



Start Planning NOW for 2015Now is the time to start planning for next year’s tournament. If your Lodge has not sponsored a high school scho-lastic bowl team in our tournament due to a lack of funds, summertime is a very good time for Lodges to have a fund-raiser. Interest in participating in our tournament by Illinois high schools con-tinues to increase each year. �e Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Committee meeting was held on April 26, 2014, to discuss this tournament and make plans for any necessary changes for 2015.

�e Sectional Tournaments were held on Saturday, February 16th. Following is the list of results for the 30 Sectional Tournament sites.

Class “A” Schools (enrollment = 518 and less)

Site 01 at Lena-Winslow H.S. Galena (Champion), River Ridge at Hanover (2nd), Dakota (3rd), and East Dubuque (4th).

Site 02 at Byron H.S. Keith Country Day School at Rockford (Champion), Oregon (2nd), Pecatonica (3rd), and Somonauk (4th).

Site 03 at Morrison H.S. Newman Central Catholic at Sterling (Champion), Morrison (2nd), West Car-roll at Savanna (3rd), and Milledgeville (4th).

Site 04 at Riverdale H.S. (Port Bryon) Riverdale at Port Byron (Champion), Bureau Valley at Manlius (2nd), Amboy (3rd), and Prophetstown (4th).

Site 05 at Rockridge H.S. (Taylor Ridge) Rockridge at Taylor Ridge (Champion), Knoxville (2nd), United at Monmouth (3rd), and Cambridge (4th).

Site 06 at Dwight Township H.S. Seneca Township (Champion), Dwight Township (2nd), Westmont (3rd), and Lisle Senior (4th).

Site 07 at Bushnell-Prairie City H.S. Elmwood (Champion), Peoria Christian (2nd), Illini Blu�s at Glasford (3rd), and Farmington Central (4th).

Site 08 at Eureka H.S. Ridgeview at Colfax (Champion), El Paso-Gridley (2nd), Hall at Spring Valley (3rd), and Putnam County at Granville (4th).

Site 09 at Armstrong Township H.S. Bismarck-Henning (Champion), Paxton-Buckley-Loda (2nd), Westville (3rd), and St. Joseph-Ogden (4th).

Site 10 at West Central H.S. (Win-chester) Carrollton (Champion), Camp Point Central (2nd), Routt Catholic at Jacksonville (3rd), and West Central at Winchester (4th).

Site 11 at A-C Central H.S. (Ashland) Williamsville (Champion), Pleasant Plains (2nd), Riverton (3rd), and Athens (4th).

Site 12 at Warrensburg-Latham H.S. Warrensburg-Latham (Champion), Maroa-Forsyth (2nd), Blue Ridge at Farmer City (3rd), and St. Teresa at Decatur (4th).

Lunch time at the State Tournament on March 2, 2013.

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Site 13 at Tuscola H.S. University at Urbana (Champion), Judah Christian at Champaign (2nd), Neoga (3rd), and Sullivan (4th).

Site 14 at Carlinville H.S. Litch�eld (Champion), Pawnee (2nd), Auburn (3rd), and Gillespie (4th).

Site 15 at Southwestern H.S. (Piasa) Mater Dei Catholic at Breese (Cham-pion), Southwestern at Piasa (2nd), Gibault Catholic at Waterloo (3rd), and Dupo (4th).

Site 16 at Robinson H.S. Cumberland at Toledo (Champion), Casey-West�eld (2nd), Newton Com-munity (3rd), and Robinson (4th).

Site 17 at Fair�eld Community H.S. Fair�eld Community (Champion), Edwards County at Albion (2nd), Ham-ilton County at McLeansboro (3rd), and St. Anthony at E�ngham (4th).

Site 18 at Cobden H.S. Carterville (Champion), Nashville (2nd), Johnston City (3rd), and Marissa (4th).

Class “AA” Schools (enrollment = 519 and more)

Site 19 at Stillman Valley H.S. Rockford Auburn (Champion), Kane-land at Maple Park (2nd), Sycamore (3rd), and Belvidere North (4th).

Site 20 at Grayslake Central H.S. Adlai E. Stevenson at Lincolnshire (Champion), Lake Zurich (2nd), St. Charles East (3rd), and Carmel Catholic at Mundelein (4th).

Site 21 at William Fremd (Palatine) William Fremd at Palatine (Champion), Fenton at Bensenville (2nd), Evanston Township (3rd), and Loyola Academy in Wilmette (4th).

Site 22 at Fenwick H.S. (Oak Park) Latin School at Chicago (Champion), Oak Park & River Forest (2nd), Hin-sdale Central (3rd), and University in Chicago – Chicago Laboratory H.S. (4th).

Site 23 at Metea Valley H.S. (Aurora) Illinois Mathematics & Science Acade-my at Aurora (Champion), Metea Valley at Aurora (2nd), Wheaton North (3rd), and Naperville North (4th).

Site 24 at Crete-Monee H.S. Providence Catholic at New Lenox (Champion), Bradley-Bourbonnais Community (2nd), Chicago Christian at Palos Heights (3rd), and Homewood-Flossmoor (4th).

Site 25 at Moline H.S. Dunlap (Champion), Geneseo (2nd), Moline (3rd), and Peoria Richwoods (4th).

Site 26 at Bloomington H.S. Bloomington (Champion), Normal Community (2nd), University at Nor-mal (3rd), and Streator Township (4th).

Site 27 at Glenwood H.S. (Chatham) Spring�eld (Champion), Macomb Se-nior (2nd), Glenwood at Chatham (3rd), and Lincoln Community (4th).

Site 28 at Centennial H.S. (Cham-paign) Centennial at Champaign (Champion), Mahomet-Seymour (2nd), Champaign Central (3rd), and Danville (4th).

Site 29 at Greenville H.S. Greenville (Champion), Marquette Catholic at Alton (2nd), Mascoutah (3rd), and Columbia (4th).

Site 30 at Carbondale Community H.S. Carbondale Community (Champion), Freeburg (2nd), Centralia (3rd), and Massac County at Metropolis (4th).

�e Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Committee extends a special THANK YOU to the Lodges for their very impor-tant �nancial support of this valuable program for the high school youth of Illinois, and to the o�cers of our Grand Lodge for their continuous backing of this highly respected program. Over the past 31 years, the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl program has allowed the Masons of Illinois to become well-known for supporting high school aca-demics, providing positive recognition for academic excellence, and a�ording much monetary assistance to many Illinois high school scholastic bowl programs throughout our state.

Submitted by: Dale F. �ayer, Chairman Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl

Committee Members serving for 2014 tournament: Herman Albers, Jim Albsmeyer, Kendal Balding, Barry Beck, Dimitri Beres, Clinton Block, Larry Buchenau, Donald Busby, John Buvelot, Eric Buzzard, William Carter, Derek Craig, Ronald Croy, Rodney Eichen, Je�ery Fox, Harry Gross, John Haney, Charles Harper Sr., Terry Irwin, Doug-las Keppy, Larry Lawson, Lawrence Lewis II, Mark Nokes, Phillip Pinney, Kenneth Puckett, Robert Raukohl, Jason Sample, Perry Steward, Charles Turasky, Steven Walker, and Fred Wright.

Evaluate


EvaluateA Pilot Test to

the Intender Program

Freemasonry’s primary purpose is to accept good men as members and help them to become better men by exposing them to Masonry’s moral philosophy. �is is

done by assisting candidates to learn and apply that philosophy on an individual or group basis, or both. �e key to achieving this purpose is to ensure men learn the speci�cs of our morals and values through a mentor-guided or self-directed educa-tional process.

�en we must ensure they remain actively involved with more seasoned Masons in the lodge and elsewhere, especially by participating in lodge meetings and degrees. Minimally, there needs to be a su�cient length of time in order for the candi-date’s new Masonic-based thoughts and actions to take hold and become enduring habits.

What We’re DoingOur Grand Lodge’s Intender Program is designed to provide the guidelines and resources to accomplish this behavioral improvement. �e brothers at my lodge are conducting a pilot test to determine the most e�ective way to use this Program in order to achieve our candidate education goals. We are explor-ing a combination of one-on-one learning opportunities with an assigned Intender as well as group events, bringing together all candidates, their Intenders, and a few lodge brethren.

We currently have nine apprentices, and shortly a tenth, so we have a good supply with which to work. Our �rst initiative was to conduct a two-hour Intender training program using the Grand Lodge training materials, both video and print items. We next made sure the one-on-one aspect was being carried out, including work on the catechism. Last month we sched-uled our �rst group session and, interestingly, it included a few apprentices and Intenders from other lodges. Unfortunately, two of Wilmette’s candidates were working that evening.

Our agenda was to provide a guided discussion that covered reasons for wanting to be a Mason, the lodge’s expectations

of candidates, and a review of (and answers to) the questions at the end of their Guidebooks. We provided time to answer their general questions about Masonry plus opportunities for comments and opinions from the Intenders and other Masons present. One of the purposes of the group aspect is to get everyone acquainted and to begin building a base of friend-ships, as well as starting their habit of coming to the Temple. All attendees believed the session was worthwhile and wanted to know when the next one was scheduled. As the Intender Coordinator, I followed this up with calls and emails to Intend-ers and candidates to assess how the continuing one-on-one’s were progressing, and assessing how soon they would be ready for their catechism exam.

What We Hope to Achieve• Decreasing the number of newer Masons drifting away from

lodge involvement or even leaving the Fraternity during their �rst few years.

• Creating Masons who are more knowledgeable about our Fraternity, its history, philosophy, and symbolism and also building greater commitment to the lodge and its activities.

• Building fraternal bridges between new and longer-termed Masons; between the young and the more senior members.

A Continuing Process of Evaluation and AdjustmentWe recognize we’re in an all too human and voluntary environ-ment. �e process of making good, committed Masons isn’t easy, but using the above-mentioned educational materials and procedures, we have a much better likelihood of success.; that is to say, better than just leaving it to chance, as we have all done in the past. Continuing evaluation of the di�erent com-ponents and making appropriate adjustments should increase those chances of success. Finally, ongoing results and problems will be fed back to the Committee on Masonic Education.

by Edward Rund, P.M.

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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: June 15, 2014

El Paso Golf Club 4-Man “Best Ball” El Paso, Illinois

Monday, June 30, 2014 Open to the General Public, Gentleman and Ladies, Masons and non-Masons alike

More about Illinois Masonic Student Assistance Program at www.IMSAP.org. Special sponsorship opportunities for hole sponsors, drink cart and other possible items

Shotgun Start at 11:00 a.m. (please arrive by 10:45)

The tournament package of

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Other activities to benefit this fundraiser event will include some special prizes, as well as the usual “hole” events such as: Longest Drive Closest to the Pin El Paso Pro Shop offers a 10% discount on golf ball sleeves & clubs and 20% discount on gloves, shoes, bags, clothes and caps


Two Illinois Grand Lodges Join Together for Cornerstone Ceremony

The laying of a Cornerstone is a time-honored tradition of Freemasonry. For the �rst time

in recent memory, �e Most Worship-ful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois and �e Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, State of Illinois and it Jurisdictions, Free and Accepted Masons, co-o�cated at the joint public ceremony held on Saturday, May 3, 2014. �e Cornerstone was dedicated in a celebration at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s new Center for Advanced Care.

Led by the Medinah Shrine Highland-ers, Pipes & Drums, Knights Templar, Scottish Rite, and both Grand Lodge O�cers, a very stirring procession made its way from the Center’s Courtyard to the site where the Cornerstone Cer-emony took place. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and the invocation, Most Worshipful Grand Master Brother Barry D. Weer and Most Worship-ful Grand Master Brother Millard V. Driskell, along with their o�cers, partic-ipated in this historic event. Following a presentation on why a Cornerstone is laid by Freemasons by Right Worshipful Brother Michael Jackson, Grand Junior Deacon, both Grand Masters along with their Deputy Grand Masters, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, Grand Secretar-ies and Grand Treasurers went through the ceremony dedication with corn, wine, oil, and various items that will be included in the time capsule to be opened in 50 years.

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located on Chicago’s North Side, is one of the state’s largest, most comprehensive nonpro�t medical centers. Illinois Masonic Medical Center o�ers a wide range of medical special-ties and is nationally recognized for its medical expertise. �is center has also been recognized as a 100 Top Hospital four years in a row and has been ranked one of Chicago’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the past three consecutive years.

Following the dedication ceremony, many of the Masonic organizations in attendance presented the Masonic Family Health Foundation with a variety of donations, led o� by a very sizeable donation from our own Illinois Masonic Outreach Services presented by Most Worshipful Grand Master Barry D. Weer. Most Worshipful Grand Master Driskell made a presentation on behalf of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Susan Nordstrom Lopez, President of the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center expressed her appreciation to both Grand Masters for their invest-ment in the Medical Center’s future.

At the conclusion of the Cornerstone Ceremony, a bu�et luncheon was held for all in attendance with the opportuni-ty for pictures with both Grand Lodges and the Cornerstone. �e weather coop-erated and made this a very historic and beautiful occasion.

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IMOS, Standing in the Gap for our Membership

In May 2008, as a way to reach out to and assist a wide range of our Masonic family, the Illinois Masonic Outreach Ser-vices (IMOS) Program was formed out of the Illinois Ma-

sonic Endowment Program. �e mission of the IMOS program is to help bridge the gap between community resources and the actual need of the Masonic membership. �e program reviews an individual’s speci�c needs to determine the best way for the program to assist, if applicable. �e resources of the IMOS pro-gram are available to Master Masons and their wives or widows. �e program can provide referrals to other agencies, emergency assistance for unexpected events, widow(er) support, �nancial assistance and/or volunteer assistance. A person interested in receiving assistance can make application to the IMOS program and, upon review, it will be determined if that person is eligible to receive assistance. Applications can be requested through the IMOS program or by accessing the application through the Grand Lodge website, http://go.masonicconnections.com/Site/GrandLodgeIllinois. In addition, anyone wishing to refer a needy brother or widow for assistance may do so by contacting the IMOS program or utilizing the same website. �ere is also the opportunity for a lodge to help out a member in need by applying for a matching grant a�er the lodge has given a dona-tion to the brother or widow or by requesting dues assistance. Information regarding the matching grant or dues assistance program can be accessed through the website or by calling the IMOS program.

Asking for help is never a small task. O�en times, pride cripples a person’s willingness to ask for help. �e necessity of admit-ting one needs help causes that person to become vulnerable and exposed emotionally. �e person deals with, �rst, the act of admitting the need, second, the fear of how the request will be perceived by others and third, the fear of being rejected or ridiculed. Realizing the necessity of asking for help is something that the majority of us will experience at one point or another in our lives. Asking for help exempli�es a person’s courage, strength and desire for change. Taking the opportunity and hav-ing the ability to extend an o�er of assistance to a person is an honorable and cherished gi�. No one should ever �nd opportu-nity to judge another based on what is merely seen or presumed because more than likely there is more to that person’s story then will ever be known.

IMOS sta� members are pleased to be able to o�er help to those in need throughout the Fraternity. �ey recognizes that each person has value and is worthy of respect. �erefore, the information provided to IMOS sta� regarding an individual’s circumstance and �nancial need is kept in strict con�dence. It is not as a matter of secrecy that this is done, but out of a desire to protect and further help the person in need. In addition, there are legal guidelines that must be followed by any agency that o�ers assistance with regards to releasing a person’s personal information. �e law clearly states that a person’s personal information should be protected at all times. �e few exceptions would be when authorization from that individual is given to release information (such as to bill collectors), in the case of a court order, and in the case of an extreme nature (such as crimi-nal activity or abuse). IMOS sta� appreciates the understanding of the lodge membership regarding the need for such privacy protection.

It is the goal of IMOS to provide assistance to our Masonic membership whenever we are made aware of a need. Lodge o�cers can have a positive impact on the IMOS program and the assistance we provide by, making members aware of the program, making referrals as needed for needy members and by respecting the position of the IMOS sta� and their desire to respect each and every person that contacts them. �e endow-ment program was created to optimize the assistance provided to the Masonic membership and the IMOS program is one avenue by which this can be accomplished. �e future of IMOS is bright and we are excited about the opportunity to provide for our Masonic brothers and their wives or widows. We are here to assist whenever we can. �ank you for your continued support of this wonderful program. You, the Masonic membership of Il-linois, can be proud that you are contributing to the betterment of your fellow brothers and their families.

For further information contact: Talia Dean, IMOS director 217-529-8900 ext. 212 • [email protected]

April Eichen, IMOS assistant 217-529-8900 ext. 211 • [email protected]

Your membership in our wonderful fraternal family a�ords you the opportunity to share with your Masonic broth-ers the same morals and values that you hold, to promote

goodwill, and to work for the betterment of our communities. Many believe that our brothers cannot join our Order, but with-out you we would not exist. You are our foundation! Would you consider joining an organization that would allow you share the principals of charity and benevolence with your spouse and/or other female members of your family?

�e Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women can belong. Found-ed by Dr. Rob Morris, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, the beautiful and inspirational ritualistic work that he wrote re�ects our objectives of Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness. �ere are over 500,000 members throughout the world representing Chapters in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Far East and South America. In Illinois we have about 17,000 members in 150 Chapters throughout the state. We are both a social and charitable Order dedicated to fraternal service in our communities, and at the State and National levels.

Who quali�es for membership? Membership in the Order of the Eastern Star requires a Masonic relationship. Any Master Mason in good standing in a Masonic Lodge under the jurisdic-tion of the Grand Lodge of Illinois can apply for membership. A woman who is at least 18 years of age, and has one of the fol-lowing relationships to a Mason in good standing may also apply:

A Job’s Daughter or Rainbow Girl with proof of 3 years member-ship or certi�cate of majority membership recommended by 2 members of the Chapter petitioned is also eligible to apply.

What can membership do for me? �ere are many personal rewards of membership in the Order of the Eastern Star, such as:

• Chapter meetings are open to all members of the Order. Spouses can enjoy their membership, being able to attend meet-ings and work on charitable projects together. �ose who wish may volunteer to preside over their Chapter a�ording them the opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills. Or you can visit other Chapters and form new friendships.

• Opportunities to help others through volunteer service in the community and through our Grand Chapter. �e Order of the Eastern Star in Illinois supports many di�erent charitable e�orts including the American Cancer Society, the Heart Association, the Diabetes Association, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, and the Shrine Hospitals for Children. We also provide funds for Educational scholarships and �nancial assis-tance through our “Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership” (ESTARL).

• Our Eastern Star Home provides a place for those Sisters in need of shelter, loving care and compassion in the later years of their life. Located in a quiet and beautiful country setting in Macon, Illinois our Eastern Star Home is an intermediate and sheltered care nursing home. �e nursing sta� is well-trained in geriatrics and committed to providing the highest quality of care in a loving, kind and home-like atmosphere. Options for residency are also available for quali�ed non-members with Masonic a�liation and for temporary respite care.

To inquire about membership or request a petition you can talk to a member of the Order, contact a local Chapter or our Grand Secretary at 217-764-3326.

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by Donna Starkey, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois


St. Clair Lodge No. 24 Presents Two 50-Year Pins For Two Jurisdictions

St. Clair Lodge No. 24 was very proud to host the awarding of two 50-year pins recently. �e �rst was for service in the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the second from the Grand Lodge of Illinois to Brother Melroy “Mel” Hutnick of Belleville, Illinois. Brother Hutnick began his Masonic journey in Missouri where he was initiated on Septem-ber 16, 1963, passed to the degree of Fellowcra� on November 4, 1963 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on December 16, 1963. Brother Hutnick subsequently a�liated with Illinois Masonry in 2007.

Brother Hutnick is a civil litigation attorney in Belleville and has practiced law for the last 52 years. He has won numerous cases, the most memorable he recalls being a criminal trial where he was pivotal in the acquittal of a 17-year-old boy that was accused of murder. He is well-known within the legal �eld, having authored a recognized criminal law text book and contributing numerous hours to the support of his local community.

He and his spouse Marian enjoy travelling and the world of show dogs and horses. Brother Hutnick states that his favorite part of Freemasonry is “just being a Brother”. He feels that the Lodge’s work is never done, and that although we “face daily challenges in our e�orts to advance our principles of brotherly love, relief and truth, it is our responsibility to persevere through these challenges”

El Dara Lodge No. 388 Presents 65-Year Pin

El Dara Lodge No. 388 presented Brother Richard “Dick” Albers with a 65-year membership pin and certi�cate. Family members and several friends were present at the ceremony held recently. Brother Albers has been a faith-ful member and loyal supporter of the Masonic fraternity. Dick and his wife Harriett were instrumental in establish-ing the Pike County Chapter of the Rainbow Girls several years ago. �ey were both very honored when their grand-daughter Bridget Fee was elected 2009-2010 Worthy Advi-sor of the International Order of Rainbow Girls in Illinois.

Front Row: L-R are 2009-2010 Past Grand Worthy Advisor International Order of Rainbow Girls in Illinois Bridget Fee, Assistant Area Deputy Grand Master James F. Albsmeyer, Past Master Richard “Dick” Albers, District Deputy Grand Master James H. Davis, Worshipful Master Frank Armistead.Second Row: L-R are Bruce Fee, Bob Tater sons-in-law of Dick Albers.

Rantoul Lodge No. 470 Aids Church Toy Drive

Members of Rantoul Lodge No. 470 in Rantoul donated 19 stu�ed toys to help the annual stu�ed toy col-lection drive done in February by the First United Meth-odist Church of Rantoul. Toys collected this year will go to local emergency services agencies to give to children in traumatic situations. In other years, the toys went to hospi-tals and child care agencies. During the Lodge’s 11 Febru-ary stated meeting, Secretary, W.Bro. Fred Randall, asked the brethren to bring stu�ed toys (such as teddy bears) to the Lodge during the rest of February to help support the church’s toy drive. In presenting the toys to the Method-ist Church at the 10:15 a.m. service on March 2nd, W.B. Randall spoke of how donating toys was a way to put into action the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love and Relief. He also spoke of the other programs for children supported by Freemasons, such as the Shrine Hospitals for Children and the Scottish Rite speech and dyslexic clinics for children.

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Anniversary Pins Presented by Current and Past Grand Masters

Arthur Lodge No. 825 recently presented 50-year pins and certi�cates during a special dinner evening at Yoder’s Kitchen. Brothers James Jurgens and Ward McDonald were present to receive their pins. Brothers James Winningham and Calvin Coombes were unable to attend the presentation. Pins and certi�cates will be sent to Brosthers Donald Knob-loch who lives in Ohio, and Bro. Harold J. Curry in Arizona. Brother Knobloch will be a 50-year member and Brother Curry will be honored for being a member for 75 years, a milestone which very few attain. Presentations were made by Brother Barry D. Weer, Most Worshipful Grand Master, and Brother Noel C. Dicks, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois.

Leland Lodge No. 558 Presents 50-Pin

Worshipful Brother Earl Mills, Past Master of Leland Lodge No. 558, recently received his 50-year membership pin and certi�cate. Current Worshipful Master Charles Miller is pictured making the presentation.

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O’Fallon Lodge No. 576 Welcomes Three New Master Masons

O’Fallon Lodge No. 576 recently raised three new Mas-ter Masons. Pictured are the three newly raised Brothers in the middle of their fellow Lodge Brothers, Brothers Nicholas Cunningham, John Patrick Oliver-Kelley, and Daniel �urston. O’Fallon Lodge is one of many Lodges around Illinois that have been busy welcoming new members. Congratulations to the new Master Masons of O’Fallon Lodge No. 576.


Newton Community Gathers for Proposed Illustrious Brother Burl Ives, 33° Monument

Community leaders, business people and interested citizens assembled at Newton Lodge No. 216 on February 13, 2014, to hear about the proposed construction of the Heritage Information Center and Burl Ives Monument. �ose attending were treated to an array of many of Burl Ives songs while dining on a meal prepared and furnished by the brethren of Newton Lodge. Placemats with pictures of Burl and the proposed structure were on all tables.

�e stone structure will feature a grey granite life-size likeness of Jasper County native Burl Ives, seated on a bench of black stone, guitar in hand. Visitors traveling through Newton will be able to take photographs of themselves seated on the bench with the famed balladeer. Also part of the structure surrounding the bench will be information pertaining to another famous resident Jasper Countians as well as other events in the county.

In the entry way a video was playing of the Masonic Funeral for Brother Ives held at Mound Cemetery on May 4th, 1995 by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. �e video shows MWGM Brother John Loudan giving the Masonic Funeral Ritual and Brother Roger Ives, a member of Newton Lodge and also Burl’s nephew, giving the Eulogy. Also attending that ritual back in 1995 was Burl’s good friend Mel Tillis, who is also a Master Mason. �e wall in the entry way is full of pictures of Burl furnished by his nieces who live in the area.

Concerning Masonry Burl was quoted as saying “I was fortunate to be born in a family of Masons. My older sister Audrey (Halterman) was Worthy Matron of the Willow Hill Illinois Chapter of the OES.” Other family members were active in Masons and Eastern Star. Brother Ives began his Masonic journey as a DeMolay in the George N. Todd Chapter in Charleston, Illinois.

O’Fallon Lodge No. 576 Presents Donation to National Alliance on Mental Illness

Worshipful Master Jim Carroll, along with mem-bers of O’Fallon Lodge No.576, recently presented a check to NAMI, the Nation-al Alliance on Mental Illness. Acting Executive Director, Jessica L. Gruneich, J.D., presented NAMI’s mission and what the organization is doing to improve the qual-ity of life for individuals faced with mental illness, our understanding of mental illness, and NAMI’s scienti�c dedication to �nding a cure.

Blueville Lodge No. 647

Blueville Lodge No. 647 was honored recently by having four of its members receive their 50-year membership pins and certi�cates. �e citizens of Edinburg, families, and friends gathered for fellow-ship and food in support of our brothers reaching this milestone. Pictured (right to le�) are Brothers Tracy Bandy- presenter, Fred McKinnon, Lee Baker, Charles Truax, and Walter Stokes.

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St. Clair Lodge No. 24 Conducts Family Third Degree

St. Clair Lodge No. 24 was proud to host the raising of a new Master Mason, Brother Steven Gherardini, by his son, Brother Joel Gherardini, currently serving as St. Clair Lodge’s Secretary. �is event was truly memorable, and adds more rich history to a Lodge already steeped in honor and tradition.

Brother Joel Gherardini received his Entered Apprentice Degree December 2011; was passed to the Degree of Fellowcra� January 2012, and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason Feb 2012. Brother Secretary is currently a special education teacher at High Mount Elementary School and has been doing this now for �ve years. His favorite part of Masonry is “Keeping my brain

sharp by learning new things” and when asked about the night he raised his Dad, Brother Gherardini adds, “I couldn’t have been more proud.” He is married to Jennifer and has two sons, Jackson and Jamison.

His father and Brother, Steven Gherardini, received his Entered Apprentice Degree Sep 2013, passed to the Degree of Fellowcra� Oct 2013 and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on January 27, 2014. Brother Gherardini says that he was “proud to have become a member of a great organization” and “was very impressed with the profes-sionalism shown by all of the Brothers at each of my ceremonies.” He retired from the railroad where he served as a switchman and secretary for the Union for over 20 years. He is now “living the dream”.

I was particularly pleased to announce a four-year pledge from the Illinois Masonic Services Outreach Program of one million dollars to the new building. �is pay-it-forward gi� is an investment, helping to ensure these programs continue to touch our membership, keeping body and soul together when faced with critical health care issues. I stand a little taller knowing we are making a di�erence today and that we are moving into the future with con�dence. Together these partner-ships with dedicated professionals, address the care of our members and in so doing, expand the potential to address the broader needs of the Northeastern area of this state. At the conclusion of the program, the guests gathered around tables at the other end of the tent for food, fellowship and remembrances of a great day. If this was not enough, we had the opportunity to join with our Brethren on Saturday evening as the Northeastern Area’s DDGM Association held their annual Masters’ banquet, honoring the Worshipful Masters who are working diligently to further our Fraternity with dedication and perseverance. �e fellowship was outstanding and the night’s activities included raising funds to support the kids at the Illinois Masonic Children’s Homes. I trust you will have occasion to celebrate the best of our Cra� as Freemasonry in Illinois demonstrates Fraternity, Enlight-enment and Benevolence to a world so desperately needing to be provided the humanizing characteristics found in this Ancient and Gentle Cra�. So mote it be.Fraternally,Barry D. Weer Grand Master

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Busy Times for DeMolay in Illinois

On Friday February 1, 2014, the members of James Stuart Chapter (Pontoon Beach), A.D. Manners Chapter (Fairview Heights) and Alton Chapter assisted State Master Coun-cilor Nicholas Capes in presenting a check to Potentate Rick Sieben and members of Ainad Shrine for $5,000 to bene�t the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis.

Each year, DeMolay Chapters conduct a campaign to bene�t the Chicago and St. Louis hospitals called Kanes for Kids. DeMolays organize and execute a program to raise funds.Typically, Chapters will stand outside a business and swap candy canes for a donation for the hospitals. Once funds are collected, checks are pre-sented to the Shrine to be passed on to the local Hospital.

DeMolay is proud to support the Shrine and the Shrine Hospitals and would like to thank all the Shrines of Illinois for your continued support of your DeMolay and future members. In 2013, all �ve Illinois Shrines sup-ported DeMolay with full page greet-ings in the 2013 Conclave Souvenir Program. �ank you to all Potentates, Divans and members on behalf of all the DeMolays of Illinois.

Grand Master Barry D. Weer joined the 2014 Conference of Executive O�cers at the Grand Banquet on February 28, 2014. �e MWGM shared with the DeMolay Leadership the importance of the Masonic Com-munity to support DeMolay in their Jurisdiction, but more important for the DeMolay to engage with the Masonic organizations in their local communities.

�e Conference of Executive Of-�cers is a leadership and educational conference for the international and Jurisdictional Leaders of DeMolay In-ternational. �is year, the Conference was run by Conference Chairman WB Mark L. Rauschenberger of Illi-nois and was held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Bloomingdale. Jurisdic-tions throughout the United States and Canada were in attendance.

DeMolay institutes Sauk Valley Chap-ter - DeMolay is proud to announce that Sauk Valley Chapter, meeting at Erie and Prophetstown lodges, has reached the required 15 members and is o�cially instituted by DeMolay International.

Illinois DeMolay would like to extend a special thank you to the Worshipful Masters and Members of Erie Lodge No. 667 and Prophetstown Lodge

No. 293 for their support of one of our newest Chapter.

Over the next few months, members will vote on their permanent Chap-ter name and hold a special Charter presentation ceremony. If your Lodge is considering forming a DeMolay Chapter to provide leadership and character building to the young men of your community, contact Dad Mark Rauschenberger ([email protected]) or Dad Russ Scanlan ([email protected]) at 815-312-0981.


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Hello to our Masonic family

Illinois Job’s Daughters is proud to be associated with the Illinois Masonic bodies. Without the heritage of the Masonic fraternity in not only Illinois, but throughout the whole world we would not have our International Organization and for that, we are eternally grateful. We would also like to thank you for the privilege of attending your Grand Lodge and it is always a pleasure to be able to spend time with you all! It was such an honor for me, as Grand Bethel Honored Queen, to lead the Daughters in the exempli�cation of the Living Cross as we made history together – this was the �rst time the Living Cross was performed at the Annual Grand Lodge. A special, thank you to �e Most Worshipful Grand Master, Terry Seward for inviting us! I have enjoyed every moment spent with you, and I am excited to get to know �e Most Worshipful Grand Master, Barry Weer as well.

For those of you who do not know what Job’s Daughters is, we are an International Organization for young ladies who aspire to leadership, community service, and philanthropy. A youth organization world-wide that has their own philanthropy, members raise funds for and provide hearing aids to other children. In so many ways both the Masonic brethren and Job’s Daughters International share the same moral, charitable and religious values.

Job’s Daughters have had a very exciting year which began at our Annual Grand Guardian Council Session this past June. We kicked things o� with a state wide initiation on Masonic

Youth Day! All three Masonic youth organizations, Job’s Daughters, DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls initiated new members and on this day were able to start o� the 2013-2014 year together. What a great way to show unity between the three organizations!

Job’s Daughters was also given the privilege of exemplifying the formation of the Living Cross at Grand Chapter for the Order of the Eastern Star as well, and as like I said before, at your Grand Lodge. We enjoyed meeting and conversing with so many Masonic bodies in just one week’s time. �e stand-ing ovation we received from you at your Grand Lodge a�er performing the Living Cross, still gives me chills! �ank you for giving us the opportunity to share such a special ceremony with you, and we hope to be given that same opportunity in years to come.

Lastly, with a lot of hard work and dedication Job’s Daughters were able to reinstitute a Bethel in Joliet, Illinois! �is has been the �rst time in 20 years. We hope to reinstitute two more Bethels before our Annual Grand Guardian Council Session in June.

As you can see this has been an exciting year for Illinois Job’s Daughters and we would love to invite all of you to spend the rest of it with us. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. A�er all that’s what family is for!

To learn more about Job’s Daughters International; visit www.jobsdaughtersinternational.org

Claire Bruce - Grand Bethel Honored Queen 2013-2014

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50 Year Membership Anniversaries Membership anniversaries occurring July 1 - September 30, 2014

Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No.

B. Keith Points Harmony 0003

Charles Philip Becker Springfield 0004

Jimmy Lee Mc Carty Temperance 0016

Joseph Walter Smith Macomb 0017

Richard Paul Slimick Franklin 0025

James Russell Ellison Charleston 0035

Quintine Dean Slevin Olive Branch 0038

Robert Lee Henry Herman 0039

Jackie Dean Watkins Herman 0039

John Charles Eldridge Occidental 0040

Earl Henry Brown Temple 0046

Robert Joe Enright Caledonia 0047

Dwight Henry Folkers Mt. Moriah 0051

George Drexel Suits Mt. Moriah 0051

Victor Max Elbert Jr Jackson 0053

Herman Victor Sparr Jackson 0053

John William Each Trio 0057

Norman George Oehler Belvidere 0060

Walter Dean Vieregg St. Marks 0063

Joseph Harry Little Pacific 0066

John Thomas Mitchell Waukegan 0078

Frederick Eugene Still White Hall 0080

Glenn Everett Koets D. C. Cregier 0081

Robert Arthur Wilson Fellowship 0089

Leonard Carl Baumann Excelsior 0097

Glenn Garey Taylor 0098

Loren Glenn Hodel Taylor 0098

James Wayne Kennay Rockford 0102

William Joseph Markello Lewistown 0104

Phillip Loy Tippey Lewistown 0104

Delmar Thomas Haynes Lancaster 0106

George Michael Kloos Jr Lebanon 0110

Louis W Frick Jr Jonesboro 0111

Ray Sadler Jonesboro 0111

Donald James Brown Oquawka 0123

John Frederick Clover III Oquawka 0123

Robert Doyle Holland Empire 0126

Charles Ralph Lofborn Geneva 0139

Dick Salsbury Geneva 0139

Herbert Louis Buhr Jr De Kalb 0144

Claude Alfred Patten De Kalb 0144

James Roy Hilyard Bunker Hill 0151

Harold William Myler Alpha 0155

Edward Eugene Durbin Urbana 0157

John Michael Reich Urbana 0157

Raymiel Kandelman Decalogue 0160

Bruce John Spillar Decalogue 0160

Thurlow Edward Stahlheber Hope 0162

William Robert Truman Hope 0162

Daniel Judd Nicholas Star in the East 0166

John Lewis Oehler Star in the East 0166

Joel Gordon Prather Star in the East 0166

William Sidney Reum Star in the East 0166

Donald Denton Smith Star in the East 0166

Larry Lansford Hairrell Cherry Valley 0173

Earl Ray Ewing Fairfield 0206

Max Edward Tipps Fairfield 0206

Claude Henderson Hogan Jr Wilmington 0208

Oliver Ray Welch Wilmington 0208

Jack Lee Bradley George Washington

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Buddy Keith Thurman Black Hawk 0238

Calvin Clarence Seybold Mt. Carmel 0239

Donald Ray Taylor Aurora 0254

Theodore Jay Powers Jr La Moille Calumet 0270

Jerry Michael Cronin Meteor 0283

William George Cooper Wauconda 0298

James Thomas Wormley Raven 0303

Donald Edwin Allen Doric 0319

Kenneth Laurence Monson Windsor 0322

Robert Gene Milroy Altona 0330

James Owen Butcher Kedron 0340

Robert Charles Traum Jr Milledgeville 0345

Harry Kreutzberg Marine 0355

Larry Eldon Prott Marine 0355

Edwin J Ard Bement 0365

William Wesley Allison Mississippi 0385

Harold David Atherton Jr Mississippi 0385

Ronald Edwin Grove Paxton 0416

Lloyd Oscar Larson Marseilles 0417

Wayne Allen Sippel Landmark 0422

Leroy Duane Tatro Chebanse 0429

Daniel Bradford Downs Summit 0431

Donald Allen Chavin Chicago 0437

James F Maddox Chicago 0437

Eric Daniel Spitzer Chicago 0437

Stanlee Clae Tyler Casey 0442

Silas Bea Light Watseka 0446

Richard Daniel Brunk Funkhouser

Rantoul 0470

Wayne Curtis Larson Kendall 0471

Richard Earl Craig Amity 0472

Kenneth Gene Haller Columbia 0474

Jack Eugene Widener Pleiades 0478

Gordon Harry Benson Libertyville 0492

Clair Leroy Foreman Libertyville 0492

Harry Harrison Hahl Sr East 0504

Robert Frank Mantle East 0504

John Edward Tevebaugh Sr East 0504

William Smith Tippett East 0504

Donald Bert Engleson Barrington 0522

Le Moyne Ross Chatham Central 0523

George Krickovich Lockport 0538

Robert Charles Kappes Plum River 0554

Wilfred John Schoen Madison 0560

Charles L Stevens Dongola 0581

Stephen Arthur Albro Cerro Gordo 0600

Ronald Clayton Pagel Watson 0602

Name Lodge No.

Membership Anniversaries

Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No.

Name Lodge No.

75 Year Membership Anniversaries


Pat Simpson Clark 0603

Guindolyn Lamonn Delashaw Union Park 0610

Raymond Wallace Johnson E. F. W. Ellis 0633

A. Leon Lochbaum Rochester 0635

Melvin Paul Johnson Manteno 0636

Jerry Max Winder Manteno 0636

Hoy Dowdell Blueville 0647

Robert Eugene Long Atwood 0651

Phillip Elwin Brown Greenland 0665

Larry Dean Reiss Erie 0667

Barnhard H Argo Normal 0673

Herbert Arthur Ash Clement 0680

Jerry Lee Halsey Hutton 0698

Edward Leland Irvin Star 0709

Melvin Fisher Irvin Star 0709

Clyde William Bailey Jr Collinsville 0712

John Webster Biggers Collinsville 0712

James Rolwig Cain Collinsville 0712

Robert William La Surs Collinsville 0712

Bobby Joe Mann Collinsville 0712

Donald Lane Gossett May 0718

David Evan Moon Walnut 0722

Jim Steinman Gibson 0733

Jack L. Stubblefield Sesser - Goode 0744

Donald Eugene Grounds Allendale 0752

Earl Glenwood Griffin Crete 0763

Clarence Edward Wilson George A. Sentel 0764

Wayne Raymond Angstrom Palace 0765

William Vernon White Triluminar 0767

Larry Walsh Riverton-Lavely 0786

Dale Bode Morris 0787

Theodore Roosevelt Tinsley Jr Auburn Park 0789

Gary Melvin Mc Cluskey Williamson 0802

Jerry D Sugg Gilham 0809

Charles Marion Cross Ridgway 0816

Cecil Edward Bullok Ben Hur 0818

Carl Walter Fenske Grove 0824

Arlie Ray Jacobs Grove 0824

Edward Gustav Sandstrom Mazon 0826

John Ronald De Young Oak Forest 0832

Lloyd Gene Gardiner Oak Forest 0832

Raymon Frank Whitney Oak Forest 0832

Dodson Dean Heflin Triple 0835

G. Keith Pogue Triple 0835

Richard Bertel Pott Berwyn 0839

Darwin Gale Schisler London 0848

Paul De Wayne Rosenberg Palestine 0849

Jimmy Dean Hamlet Gothic 0852

Richard Joseph Destree King Oscar 0855

Gene Phillip Campbell Riverside 0862

Walter Delmar Winney Riverside 0862

Paul Douglas Barber St. Cecilia 0865

Max Burton Justice Argenta 0871

Edmund Burke Lynch Argenta 0871

Ronald Corwin Phillips Argenta 0871

Charles Raymond Fitch Marissa 0881

Thomas Eugene Elbs Villa Grove Camargo

0885

Harold Dean Smith Villa Grove Camargo

0885

Laddie Charles Janda Des Plaines 0890

Myron Lee James Silvis 0898

Ronald Dale Boston Carlock 0904

Charles Edward Lampman Joseph Robbins 0930

James Crandle Salisbury Wilmette Park 0931

Robert Erwin Rocque Hinsdale 0934

Garry Glenn La Faver Elmhurst 0941

Roger Helms La Faver Elmhurst 0941

Adolph J. Habich Constellation 0974

Dean Edward Evans Stephen Decatur 0979

Laurence Daren Morris Stephen Decatur 0979

Walter Daniel Kozlow Park Ridge 0988

David Lynn Petersen Park Ridge 0988

Jimmie Joe Stanbery Clover Leaf 0990

Clarence Albert Coutcher Paul Revere 0998

George Walter Shiff Wayfarers 1001

James Edward Kotrba Loyal 1007

Raymond Frank Wolf Loyal 1007

Robert George Carlson Moline 1014

Jack Ross Rowell Moline 1014

Bobbie Ray Lotz Anchor and Ark 1027

Donald Cornelius Yess Leyden Laurel 1057

Melvin Glen Hamm Glenview United 1058

Thomas James Lovaas Glenview United 1058

Charles Joel Hardway Wood River 1062

Raymond Richard Schneider Jr West Englewood Home

1074

Harry Calvin Murrie Grand View 1112

Frederick Karl Roehrig Grand View 1112

James Hubert Burke Further Light 1130

Clay Chauncy Maupin Jr Arcadia 1138

Laurel William Blacet Hilton 1143

Kenneth Drake Swords Hilton 1143

Harry Mason Wakeman Hilton 1143

Raymond Wayne Nolte Bensenville 1159

Neil Sherman Collins Clarence P. Schwarz 1163

Lowell Ernest Drenthe Oak Lawn 1166

William Reid Sayre Oak Lawn 1166

Paul William Markum Jr Frank N. Nicol 1170

Robert Lloyd Mc Alister Sr Matteson 0175

John Hubert Morrison Homer 0199

F. Jewell Grein Western Star 0240

Robert Clarence Coombe Arcola 0366

Beryl William Rutledge Farmer City 0710


to the Government?Give Everything

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Over the past several months I have had the pleasure to travel the state of Illinois and meet many of our loyal donors who support our charities. �eir devotion to our great fraternity and our charitable mission is very inspiring. I thank all of you who truly believe in our passion to help our brothers, our surviving spouses and our children.

When I travelled to our Illinois Masonic Children’s Homes in Murphysboro in January and La Grange in March, I toured the facilities and witnessed �rst-hand, the care and compassion that these children receive. I asked Jill Morrison, the administrator if there was a “Wish List” of items used on a daily basis that I could print in this newsletter article. She was happy to oblige. �e items that are listed in the box at the le�, are items that are necessary staples for the children. If you would like make a donation, you can send a check made payable to the

Illinois Masonic Charities Fund, 2866 Via Verde Street, Spring�eld, Illinois 62703 and we will be sure to see that Jill receives the funds for the children.

�ank you very much for your consideration!

Tom Lucchesi Fund Development Director (217) 529-8900 ext. 214 [email protected]

Make a list of who you would like to receive your possessions, whether it be family members, your church, your fa-vorite charities and other special people in your life.

Consider including a Revocable Living Trust in your will. It might help to avoid lengthy courtroom battles and excessive inheritance taxes.

If you already have a will, if you haven’t had it updated in the past �ve years, take a look at it to see if anything needs updating. I’ll bet that it does.

If you would like to include our Illinois Masonic Charities in your will, the fol-lowing language can be used:

“I give to the Illinois Masonic Charities Fund, an Illinois not for pro�t corpora-tion, 2866 Via Verde Street, Spring�eld, Illinois 62703, ____________Dollars or ___________% of my estate, for use as determined by its board of directors.”

“I hereby bequeath everything that I own to the United States Government.”

I got your attention didn’t I? Without a will in place, your possessions could end up belonging to the government. If you feel as I do, then you believe that the government has already taken more than its fair share over the years through taxes, user fees, hidden taxes and more taxes.

Studies indicate that over 50% of people die without a will or valid will! �ink about that for a moment. We take better care of our cars and lawn mowers than we do with our most important assets. One thing is certain, besides death and taxes. If we fail to produce a valid will, someone other than who we might choose, is going to get the real estate, jewelry, furniture, autos, savings accounts and the co�ee maker!

Here are a few things to consider in the very near future:

Get in contact with an attorney who specializes in making out a will.

AA BatteriesScienti�c Calculators1 and 2 inch bindersMechanical PencilsPocket FoldersKleenexShampoo/conditioner

LotionFace WashBody WashToothpasteBedding for Twin & Twin XLTowelsPillows

HangersJump DrivesBackpacks (for older and younger children)Water Bottles for sporting events

Children’s Homes Wish List

Documents

Spring 2014docshare02.docshare.tips/files/23042/230425288.pdf · 2017. 1. 9. · IMSA received a scho-lastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,500 for