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ANNUAL GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Jeptha Lodge #121 invites you to our
annual George Washington’s Birthday Party
Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.
Join us for an afternoon of Bunko.
If you have never played it don’t worry!
It’s easy to learn and fun!
Prizes, cherry pie, ice cream, and other refreshments!
Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends! Open to the public!
February 3, 2026
District 1 will hold “District Meeting & some other items” on February 7th at 10:00 am at the Grand Lodge in Sioux Falls. Dress code is casual. Jerry Stubbe asked that Lodges review their bylaws and compare the actual meeting times to Grand View. Ours are correct. He asks to be notified if any Lodge plans to do degree work. He would also like representation from every Lodge in District 1.
Registration for the Winter Communication closed on January 13th. The event will be January 23rd and 24th at the Cedar Shore resort in Oacoma.
The first Masonic Messenger of 2026 is available. If you haven’t received it in the mail yet you can always get a digital copy via Grand View.
The Hudson Library’s event was held on January 31st. Greg had an oversized check prepared which Bob presented.
L-to-R: Tom Lewis, Greg Westra, Carter Horner, Kenni Sneddeker,
Bob Fitch, Steve Wickre, Doug Van ’t Hof, (unknown), Brian Sohl.
Bob Fitch and Steve Wickre
The ceiling was looked into on Saturday, January 10th.
Valentine roses will be delivered. Randy S will present to Peggy Steinfadt. Russ will present to Shirley Horner. Tom will present to Linde Ross. Dave will bring to Alma Ver Berg.
The George Washington Card Party is on the 15th. Greg will provide Bunco. Galen, the prizes. Dave, Randy Porter, and Mike will bring two pies each. Brian will supply blue juice. Ron will bring the ice cream. Brian will get it on the town sign, and Greg, on the bank sign. Tom will get some posters made up.
Duane made a motion to give $500 to the Hudson Lutheran Church. Bob seconded and the motion carried.
Central Catering will be contacted to confirm the date for the May Banquet.
Some of Les Spies’s papers were donated to the Lodge.
Another bat was found.
Education Officer Tom Lewis provided “Freemasonry and AI.”
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.
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