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2018 PROCEEDINGS The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. Minnesota John B. Studell, Grand Master 2018 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 1 GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. of MINNESOTA 11501 Masonic Home Drive Bloomington, MN 55437-3699 952-948-6700 800-245-6050 952-948-6710 Fax E-Mail:[email protected] www.mn-masons.org GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 2018 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 3 JOHN B. STUDELL GRAND MASTER 4 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA BIOGRAPHY GRAND MASTER JOHN B. STUDELL John Bergman Hodge Studell was born and raised in South Minneapolis. He was educated in Minnesota and England. After graduation, his interest in law shifted focus to politics and more especially within the historical context of political science. An opportunity of gaining further graduate credits that could apply towards a Masters Degree led him back to Great Britain. Gratified by the publication of his subject article as well as a very rewarding grade, John soon returned to the United States. Upon his return, he was hired by the Minnesota State legislature and worked for the Minnesota House of Representatives. During these years, he also found time to dedicate further study to his lifelong passion of horology. In an effort to hone and refine his ability and technique, he attended St. Paul College where he received an outstanding student award for watch and jewelry course work. In the years to follow, John returned to England for a Masters class in complications and design. Working with his father, he often enjoyed the opportunity of employing his watch, clock and jewelry skills. Today, this experience and educational background is used primarily in the maintenance of his own (too large) collection, his in-house design pieces and all too frequent acquisitions. Accepting a job with an agency of the Federal Government in the 1990’s prompted a move. Not many years later, believing that he would derive more satisfaction away from government work, he entered the private sector. This transition allowed for a happy return to Minnesota. John purchased a home in Minneapolis which just happened to be located near his South Minneapolis office and was also situated in his old neighborhood. In the fall of 1998, after years of interest and at the suggestion of his father, he joined Minnehaha Lodge No. 165. In rapid succession he proceeded through the chairs and served as Master in 2004. Memberships in both the Scottish and York Rites followed, as did Zuhrah Shrine, Arc Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Minnehaha Chapter No. 37 Order of the Eastern Star, Minneapolis Council No. No. 2, Mounted Commandery No. 23, Red Cross of Constantine, York Rite College, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest, Knight Masons, Royal Order of Scotland, and quite a few other invitational Bodies. John’s Masonic involvement led to his having served as Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix, charter member of the Minneapolis Valley Knights of St. Andrew, Master of Cass Lodge No. 243 and a membership in Cataract Lodge No. 2. In addition, John has received the 33rd Degree, the Knight Commander of the Temple, Order of the Purple Cross, KYCH and has enjoyed the distinction of having served as a Grand Officer in each of the York Rite Bodies. John was also active with the Board of Custodians of the Work. John is greatly honored by having been afforded the opportunity of serving the Grand Lodge in the capacities of Grand Sword Bearer under Most Worshipful Brother Jerry Rhodes and as Grand Chaplain under Most Worshipful Brother Thomas Jackson. In 2009 Most Worshipful Brother John L. Cook, Jr. appointed john to the progressive line of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. John regards this appointment as a singularly affirming gesture and a supreme Honor. John and Lissa Bill married in December of 2012. Lissa is the daughter of Patricia and Worshipful Brother Gary Bill. Lissa and John’s marriage joined two people in a loving and supportive relationship and it also served to unite two families, both of which enjoy deep and historic ties to the Fraternity. 2018 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 5 EDWARD R. HALPAUS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 6 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA BIOGRAPHY DEPUTY GRAND MASTER EDWARD R. HALPAUS Edward R. Halpaus grew-up and went to school in Minneapolis. After graduating from the Minnesota School of Business, he moved to Mora, MN, and started working for Brother Hugo Holmstrom, although he wasn’t himself, yet a Mason. Ed became a Mason in 1977 in Mora Lodge No. 223, and is currently a member of Mora Lodge No. 223, Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125, and North Star Lodge No. 23. He’s loved Freemasonry from then to now, and owes his love for the study of Freemasonry to W. Brother Frank G. Johnson, a lifelong friend and mentor. Ed served as Master of Mora Lodge in 1980, and again in 1994; he later served as Master of Helios Lodge No. 273 in 2003. Ed was appointed as a District Representative for District 8 in 1997, and was recognized as the District Representative of the Year by MWB Roger Taylor in 2001. He went on to serve as Area Deputy for the Northeast Area. In 2003, MWB Neil Neddermeyer appointed Ed to the position of Grand Lodge Education Officer, a position in which he served for the next eight years. MWB Tom Hendrickson appointed Ed to the progressive line, as Grand Junior Steward in 2011. Ed is retired from the financial services business. During his career, he operated his own financial services agency, and worked for the corporation as a sales manager. When he semi- retired in 1992, he and Sharon moved back to Mora, where they still live today. Ed and Sharon are the proud parents of three daughters, Grandparents of ten Grandchildren, and Great Grandparents of five Great Grandchildren. 2018 ANNUALPROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2018-2019—Front row, left to right, Grand Secretary, Keith W. Reierson, Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5; Junior Grand Warden, Rolf M. Widstrand, Biwabik Lodge No. 293; Deputy Grand Master, Steven D. Johnson, Macalester Lodge No. 290, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Grand Master, Edward R. Halpaus, Mora Lodge No. 223, North Star Lodge No. 23, Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125; Senior Grand Warden, Ethan A. Seaberg, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Grand Treasurer, Douglas J. Campbell, Cataract Lodge No. 2. Second Row, left to right: Senior Grand Steward, Foster D. Solem, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Templar Lodge No. 176, St. Johns Lodge No. 1; Junior Grand Steward, Robert S. Davis, Excelsior Lodge No. 113; Grand Orator, Edward H. Perlman, Templar Lodge No. 176, Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350, Wayzata Lodge No. 205; Grand Pursuivant, Kay E. Moss, Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263; Junior Grand Deacon, Dayton L. Berg, Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125; Grand Standard Bearer, Donald Moy, Minnesota River Valley Lodge No. 6; Grand Chaplain, Roger M. Firestone, Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5; Grand Lodge Education Officer, Andrew S. Niemyer, Ionic Lodge No. 186; Grand Cellist, Nickolai Kolarov, Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351, St. Paul Lodge No. 3.Back row, left to right: Assistant Grand Tyler, Glenn D. Kiecker, Cataract Lodge No. 2; Grand Marshal, Jason L. Lang, Nelson Lodge No. 135; Senior Grand Deacon, Tony R. Krall, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165; Grand Piper, Ralph L. Magnusson, Forest Lake 7 Lodge No. 344; Grand Tyler, Jeffrey Nielsen, Cataract Lodge No. 2; Grand Sword Bearer, Shannon Krecklau, Nelson Lodge No. 135. 8 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA at the ONE HUNDRED-SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Bloomington, April 13 and 14, 2018 Officiating: M. W. John B. Studell, Minneapolis, Grand Master R. W. Douglas J. Campbell, Minneapolis, Grand Secretary Elected and Installed: M. W. Edward R. Halpaus, Mora, Grand Master R. W. Keith W. Reierson, Eagan, Grand Secretary Ordered to be read in all Lodges 2018 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 9 Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota 2017 - 2018 At the One Hundred Sixty Fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota held at St. Cloud, April 7-8, 2017, the following officers were elected and appointed for the ensuing year: ELECTED R. W. John B. Studell (2-165-243) (Lissa) . .Grand Master Minneapolis . .Cell 612-724-2752 R. W. Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) (Sharon) . .Deputy Grand Master Mora . .Home Phone 763-552-0466 - Cell 763-516-4435 R. W. Steven D. Johnson (8-290) (Lynette) . .Senior Grand Warden Eagan . .Cell 612-799-1979 R. W. Ethan A. Seaberg (8) (Karen) . .Junior Grand Warden Red Wing . .Home Phone 651-388-9358 - Cell 651-380-4817 R.W. Brent L. Metcalf (263) (Janel) . .Grand Treasurer Woodbury . .(home) 651-739-3653; (office) 715-273-2429 R.W. Douglas J. Campbell (2) (Patty) . .Grand Secretary Minneapolis . .(cell) 612-281-2184; Grand Lodge Office, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, 55437- 3699; (office) 952-948-6700 or 1-800-245-6050 Board of Corporate Trustees M.W. John B. Studell (2-165-243) G.M. R.W. Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) D.G.M. R.W. Steven D. Johnson (8-290) R.W. Ethan A. Seaberg (8) J.G.W. Wor. Rolf M. Widstrand (293) S.G.D. Wor. Tony R. Krall (293) J.G.D. M.W. John R. Gann (277-351) P.G.M. M.W. Robert L. Darling (16-23) P.G.M. 10 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPOINTED Wor. Mark Robbins (12) (JoMarie) ..................................................Grand Lodge Education Officer Mankato – (R) 507-645-8104 Wor. Edward H. Perlman (176-350) (Robin) ..........................................................Grand Chaplain St. Louis Park – (R) 952-544-5730 Wor.
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