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2019 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication Proceedings 2019 PROCEEDINGS The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. Minnesota Edward R. Halpaus, Grand Master 2019 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 2019 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 3 EDWARD R. HALPAUS GRAND MASTER 4 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA BIOGRAPHY 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. 2019 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 5 STEVEN D. JOHNSON DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 6 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA BIOGRAPHY DEPUTY GRAND MASTER STEVEN D. JOHNSON Steven D. Johnson was born in Rushford, Minnesota. At age three the family moved to Winona, where they lived for the next twelve years before moving to Bloomington, MN. After graduating from John F. Kennedy H.S. in Bloomington, Steven attended the University of Minnesota. Following his years at the University, Steven enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was seriously injured in an Advanced Individual Training accident and, as a result, received a medical discharge. Upon returning home, the next year was spent recovering from his injuries. During that time, he relied on his ability to play guitar to provide income for his young family. Spending a great deal of time playing in recording sessions led him to a position as Recording Engineer/Producer. For the next 15 years he labored in various studios. He also did concert sound for several groups, including The Beach Boys and Chicago. The next chapter in his career was Senior Producer for Carmichael Lynch advertising. And finally, Steven ended his professional career at the University of Minnesota in the role of Senior Director of Marketing and Stewardship for the U of M Foundation, retiring in 2015. During his time at the University, Steven became aware of the incredible impact Minnesota Masonic Charities was having on the people of Minnesota and beyond. He informed PGM Andy Rice and WB Roger Ledding of his interest in joining, and they sheparded him through the process. Steven was raised in Macalester Lodge #290. He became Worshipful Master in 2008. Following his year as master, Steven joined the St Paul Valley Scottish Rite and began the journey toward becoming Venerable Master. He is also a member of Red Wing Lodge #8, and Osman Shrine. After serving as Grand Chaplain in 2010, and Grand Orator in 2011 and 2012, MWB Brian E. Beermann appointed Steven to the Progressive Line in 2013. Steven and his wife Lynette live in Eagan, Mn., and together they enjoy three children and five grandchildren. 2019 ANNUALPROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2018-2019—Front row, left to right, Grand Secretary, Keith W. Reierson, Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 ; Junior Grand Warden, Tony R. Krall, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165; Deputy Grand Master, Ethan A. Seaberg, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Grand Master, Steven D. Johnson, Macalester Lodge No. 290, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Senior Grand Warden, Rolf M. Widstrand, Biwabik Lodge No. 293; Grand Treasurer, Douglas J. Campbell, Cataract Lodge No. 2. Second Row, left to right: Junior Grand Deacon, Foster D. Solem, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Templar Lodge No. 176, St. Johns Lodge No. 1; Grand Marshal, Leonard C. Smith, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Senior Grand Deacon, Dayton L. Berg, Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125, Cataract Lodge No. 2; Grand Pursuivant, Donald Moy, Minnesota River Valley Lodge No. 6; Senior Grand Steward, Robert S. Davis, Excelsior Lodge No. 113; Junior Grand Steward, Shawn R. Carrick, Montgomery Lodge No. 258, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Grand Orator, John L. Schwietz, St. Johns Lodge No. 1. Back row, left to right: Grand Tyler, Scott W. Rich, Mizpah Lodge No. 191; Grand Standard Bearer, Brian R. Carrick, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Grand Sword Bearer, Chris Cheney, Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277; Grand Piper, Ralph L. Magnusson, Forest Lake Lodge No. 344; Grand Chaplain, M. Wiley Smith, Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165; Grand Lodge Education Officer, Andrew S. Niemyer, Ionic Lodge No. 186. 7 8 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA at the ONE HUNDRED-SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Bloomington, April 12 and 13, 2019 Officiating: R. W. Steven D. Johnson, Eagan, Deputy Grand Master R. W. Keith W. Reierson, Eagan, Grand Secretary Elected and Installed: M. W. Steven D. Johnson, Eagan, Grand Master R. W. Keith W. Reierson, Eagan, Grand Secretary Ordered to be read in all Lodges 2019 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 9 Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota 2018 - 2019 At the One Hundred Sixty Fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota held at Bloomington April 13-14, 2018, the following officers were elected and appointed for the ensuing year: ELECTED M. W. Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) (Sharon) . .Grand Master Mora . R. W. Steven D. Johnson (8-290) (Lynette) . .Deputy Grand Master Eagan . R. W. Ethan A. Seaberg (8) (Karen) . .Senior Grand Warden Red Wing . .Home Phone 651-388-9358 - Cell 651-380-4817 R. W. Rolf M. Widstrand (293) . .Junior Grand Warden Aurora . R.W. Douglas J. Campbell (2) (Patty) . .Grand Treasurer Minneapolis . .(cell) 612-281-2184 R.W. Keith W. Reierson (5) (Karen Kremer) . .Grand Secretary Eagan . .(cell) 612-616-9293; Grand Lodge Office, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, 55437; (office) 952-948-6700 or 1-800-245-6050 Board of Corporate Trustees M.W. Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) G.M. R.W. Steven D. Johnson (8-290) D.G.M. R.W. Ethan A. Seaberg (8) S.G.W. R.W. Rolf M. Widstrand (293) J.G.W. Wor. Tony R. Krall (293) S.G.D. Wor. Dayton L. Berg (2-125) J.G.D. M.W. Robert L. Darling (16-23) P.G.M. M.W. John B. Studell (2-165-243) P.G.M. 10 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPOINTED Wor. Andrew S. Niemyer (186) ........................................................Grand Lodge Education Officer Duluth – (R) 218-728-4599 Wor. Roger M. Firestone (5) ....................................................................................Grand Chaplain Oakton, VA – (R) 703-281-5329 Wor. Edward H. Perlman (176-350) ............................................................................Grand Orator St. Louis Park – (R) 952-544-5730 Wor. Tony R. Krall (165) ................................................................................Senior Grand Deacon Eagan – (R) 651-686-7921 Wor. Dayton L. Berg (125)..............................................................................Junior Grand Steward Rush City – (R) 320-358-3768 Bro. Donald Moy (6) ....................................................................................Grand Standard Bearer Apple Valley – (R) 952-891-1930 Wor. Shannon Krecklau (135) ..........................................................................Grand Sword Bearer Buffalo – (C) 612-581-9394 Wor. Jason L. Lang (135) ..........................................................................................Grand Marshal Buffalo – (C) 763-458-3399 Wor. Foster D. Solem (1-165-176) ................................................................Senior Grand Steward Burnsville – (C) 952-412-7166 Wor. Robert S. Davis (113) ............................................................................Junior Grand Steward Chaska – (C) 952-738-1888 Wor. Kay E. Moss (263) ........................................................................................Grand Pursuivant Blaine – (C) 612-805-4783 Bro. Jeffrey S. Nielsen (2) ..............................................................................................Grand Tyler Burnsville – (R) 952-890-2007 Bro. Glenn D. Kiecker (2) ......................................................................................Asst. Grand Tyler Burnsville – (R) 952-890-4552 Wor. Ralph L. Magnusson (344) ..................................................................................Grand Piper Wyoming — (R) 651-462-0192 Wor. Nickolai A. Kolorav (351)......................................................................................Grand Cellist Roseville – (C) 651-592-1315 2019 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
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