June 2008

Brethren of Home Lodge,
Summer is finally here and the rain has stopped (for now). For those of you who don't live in central Iowa, we
have been having record flooding here in Des Moines as well as Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Our thoughts and
prayers are with all those who have been affected by the high water.
I want to welcome our two newest members of Home Lodge. Clinton Carpenter was raised to the sublime
degree of a Master Mason on April 17, and Ryan Moses was raised on May 19th. Home Lodge requested
permission from the Grand Master to temporarily move the Charter to the Shrine Temple in Altoona for Ryan's
3rd degree. Home Lodge Officers performed the first section of the degree and the Shrine Past Master's Club
performed the second section in full form. I want to thank everyone who participated as everyone did a fine
job and I'm sure brother Ryan was quite impressed. Also, I want to thank Potentate Larry Heggen and all the
Shrine members for inviting us to their Temple for this degree.
I also want to say congratulations to our newest 50 year member. Albert L. Knight received his 50 year
certificate and pin on June 23rd.
The Annual All Bodies Picnic is just a couple of weeks away. The picnic will be on Saturday July 12th at
11:00am - ?? The picnic this year will be at a different location than the last couple of years. This year it will
be held at Sunrise Park at 5400 E. Oakwood Drive in Pleasant Hill. Just look for the water tower, the park is
right next to it. There is a shelter roof and picnic tables but you may want to bring a lawn chair. There is also
playground equipment for the kids and there is a basketball court and a baseball diamond.
The Daughters of the Nile will be having a funder raiser dinner on Friday July 11th at 6:00pm at the Za Ga Zig
Shrine center in Altoona. Meal includes Iowa Chop, baked potato, baked beans, salad, roll dessert and drink
for only $10.00 per person.
The White Shrine of Jerusalem will be having their Annual Sweet Corn Feed on Saturday, July 26th from
11:00 am to 6:00 pm. All you care to eat sweet corn, plus sides, dessert and a drink for only $8.00. Everyone
come for a delicious meal and help support the White Shrine.
For those of you who have not paid your dues yet for 2008 they are now past due. The secretary is sending
letters to all that have not paid yet, so please get this taken care of. Please send your dues to: Bud Erickson
4423 Caulder Ave. Des Moines, IA 50321-1821 Home Lodge Dues for 2008 are $70.00.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
July 3rd 1st Degree for Kenny Cummings-Meal @ 6:15 degree @ 7:00pm
July 10th Stated Meeting 7:30 pm (no dinner)
July 11th Daughters of the Nile Iowa Chop Dinner @ Shrine Center 6:00pm
July 12th All Bodies Picnic 11:00am to 2:00pm
July 17th 2nd Degree Light refreshments @ 6:30, degree @ 7:00 pm
July 26th White Shrine Sweet Corn Feed 11:00am to 6:00 pm
July 31st 3rd Degree Meal @ 6:15 degree @ 7:00
Aug 14th Stated Meeting 7:30 pm (no dinner)
Breakfast is served almost every Saturday 8:00 am sharp. Come support the Breakfast Club
Fraternally, David Minor WM