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May 19, 2026

Grand Lodge reminds Brothers to reserve their hotel rooms with Cedar Shores very soon if they plan to stay on property for the 152nd Annual Communication.
The Master Mason degree is still set to be held June 9th. We need someone to do Cal’s part so Galen will check with Mike. Practice is scheduled for Monday, June 1st at 7:00.
Money taken in at the Banquet totaled $425.00.
A motion to pay Grand Lodge $200.00 to offset registration costs was made by Dave, 2nd by Brian, and passed.
Cole is busy so Greg isn’t sure when we should schedule time to work on the building repairs (roof, ceiling, and windows). We may need to look at a Sunday timeframe.
The results of the election of officers for the 26-27 Masonic Year results are:
      - Galen Jansen (Worshipful Master)
      - Daniel Schlup (Senior Warden)
      - David Hansen (Junior Warden)
      - Thomas Lewis (Treasurer)
      - Joseph West (Secretary).
Duane thanked the Brothers for the sympathy card.
Education Officer Tom Lewis shared “The 3rd Degree – Master Mason” from www.freemason.com.

2026 Banquet

Not Just a Man. A Mason.

 

How Do I Join?

Freemasonry is available to men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being. We are closed to avowed atheists and agnostics. There are no restrictions relating to race, creed, or religion.
To begin, contact a Mason by telephone, by e-mail, or in person. He will be happy to answer your questions, or refer you to someone who can.
If you decide that Masonry is right for you, the next step is to request a Petition for Degrees of Masonry, which will ask for some basic information, such as your name, age, occupation, and place of residence.
Your sponsor will present your petition to the Lodge, which will consider your request. When your petition is accepted, you will face a three-step initiation. Each step opens doors to new knowledge and deeper understanding.
These initiation rites are solemn and wholesome, intended to convey basic moral truths and principles of morality that are accepted by good men everywhere: the Golden Rule, tolerance, gratitude to the Almighty for His many blessings, love of and respect for one’s family, charity towards all men, and patriotism. Upon taking part in the the first step, called the Entered Apprentice degree, you will advance to the second degree, known as the Fellowcraft, and, ultimately, raised to the Master Mason degree.