Brethren of Home Lodge --------------------- April 2008
Spring has been very busy at Home Lodge so far. Along with the degrees and schools, we've had a blood drive, chicken noodle dinner, Grand Lodge Regional School, as well as many other activities involving all the other groups that meet in our lodge.
I want to personally thank all the brothers that helped clean up the parking lot last Saturday. This was a big job due to all the snow we had this winter. Several tons of sand were spread on the lot over the winter and it was a lot of work to clean it up. As soon as it warms up, we are going to repaint the lines as they are all but gone.
On Thursday April 3rd, the custodians of the Grand Lodge of Iowa held a Regional School at Home Lodge. I was pleased to see so many brothers attend from all over central Iowa. The custodians conducted a very fine school and I am sure everyone who attended would agree.
The Daughters of The Nile held their Installation of Officers on Sunday April 6th. The event was well attended I was pleased to see so many Home Lodge members there to support them. Congratulations to Linda Moore on being elected Queen and we wish you all the best in your reign as Queen. For those of you who don't know, Linda in the better half of our Senior Warden Mel Moore.
We had two members receive their 50 year certificates recently. Brother Esahr M. Pildis became a 50 year member on February 5, 2008 and Brother Donald L. Bowman received his on March 24th 2008.
Congratulations to you both.
On a sad note, we lost two brothers recently. Brother William “Gene” Freeman passed away on March 6th 2008. Masonic services were requested by the family and many Home Lodge members attended. Worshipful Brother Daryl Barnard PM conducted a very fine service for the fallen brother. Brother Arthur W. Ferguson (50 year member) passed away on March 24th 2008. No Masonic services were requested. May the Great Architect of the Universe look after these good and faithful servants and welcome them into that House not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
April 10th Stated Meeting Potluck Dinner @ 6:30 Meeting @ 7:30
April 12th White Shrine Chicken Noodle Dinner 11am to 6pm
April 17th 3rd Degree for Brother Clint Carpenter
April 19th HAPAC Grotto Spaghetti Dinner 4-6pm
April 24th Home Lodge Fish Fry-Prospect night 7:00pm
May 8th Stated Meeting Potluck Dinner @ 6:30 Meeting @ 7:30
May 19th 3rd Degree (Home Lodge Candidate hosted by Za-Ga-Zig Shrine @ the Shrine Temple)
Almost Every Saturday, Breakfast served at 8:00 am sharp. Come support the Breakfast Club
Fraternally, David R. Minor WM