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December 16, 2025

Minnehaha Lodge is holding a Masonic Jeopardy geared toward EA’s on the 18th at the Masonic Center in Sioux Falls. Social hour starts at 6:00 with the event to follow at 7:00.
Grand Lodge sent a reminder to secretaries went out about the deadline to mark members as remitted or suspended for NPD.
Grand Lodge sent an article on encouraging the practice of Brotherly Love from MasonicCivility.org. This can be read on the Grand View Web site.
The Winter Communication is January 23rd and 24th. Online Registration on Grandview, $15.
The District 1 meeting is February 7th at 10:00am in Sioux Falls at the Masonic Center.
The Hudson Library will have a fund raiser on January 21st, it was decided to present our donation at that time. After discussion it was motioned to increase the donation to $2,000 by Galen, 2nd by Bob, the motion passed.
Santa ended up having 28 kids visit, which given the weather is quite a turn out. The kids came in a nice steady flow so there was no real extended down time for Santa.
Ben Duran Jr has not paid 2025 dues as of the meeting. A motion was made by Dave to suspend for non-payment of dues if not received by the end of the year, seconded by Dan. The vote passed.
Brenden Lutz has not paid 2025 dues as of the meeting. A motion was made by Brian to suspend for non-payment of dues if not received by the end of the year, seconded by Galen. The vote passed.
John Gubbrud has not paid 2025 dues as of the meeting. A motion was made by Dave to remit, seconded by Galen. The vote passed.
Education Officer Tom Lewis provided “The Mason’s Path” from the Masonic Enlightenment Web site.
Please note that we are tentatively planning a Master Mason degree at our 2nd meeting in January (that would be the 20th). If your name is listed below you have a part in the degree work so please start brushing up. If you are unable to make it that night please let me know asap so we can get someone to cover your part. If you don’t remember which part is yours just ask, I have a list:
  - Galen Janssen
  - Joe West
  - Brian Sohl
  - Duane Van Noort
  - Ron West
  - Cal DeRuyter
  - Dave Hansen
  - Randy Smith
  - Tom Lewis
  - Carter Horner

November 18 Oyster Stew and Chili

December 6 Santa Visits Hudson!

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