THE May 2018 Masonic Messenger Freedom • Integrity • Tolerance Faith • Hope • Charity Message from the Grand Master Brethren, you have perhaps heard of the differences of the Grand Master, and the two committees. Considering In March of 2017, the Trustees shifted $80,000.00 from the opinion between the Grand Lodge Elected line, the Board of this packet, I feel you deserve an explanation of several of the General fund to the Memorial fund, without the approval of Trustees, and some members of the Jurisprudence commit- incidents and act of the Trustees that led to my actions and the Grand Master, an action in direct violation of the Code. tee. directives. It was the intention of Elected Line officers to have the I have tried to keep these issues between the Elected of- The Grand Lodge Charity fund, managed and controlled new plastic dues cards in the hands of the Craft prior to the ficers, the Trustees, and Jurisprudences, except for the select by the Trustees has over $4,000,000.00 in it, and every year, Annual Communication in 2017, to assist in registration at few Brothers from whom I have sought advice. 25 cents of your dues goes into that fund. Every cent of the that meeting. Unfortunately, due to last-minute stonewalling The Grand Lodge line officers agree that any expense not fund can be spent on charity, if needed. Yet in October 2016, by the Trustees, that didn’t happen. One week after Grand included in the budget approved by you at the Annual Com- when then Grand Master Rodman asked the Chair of the Lodge, I received an email from Trustee Chairman Mikal munication must be approved by the Trustees. However, the Trustees whether the Grand Lodge Charity fund might be Lewis informing me that as Chairman, he was putting a hold Code is clear, it is the Finance Committee who determines if used to assist 6 Brothers of the Philip Lodge who suffered on the cards and they would remain in the office until an an expense is covered by the budget, and which line item it losses in a prairie fire, the Chair replied “No, that’s not what economical way to get them out could be found. Mikal Lewis falls under. The Trustees have no power to refuse payment that fund is for.” issued this “order” although he had no authority to do so. It on an expense if it falls under one of the line items in the In February 2017, the Line Officers attended a meeting of is the Finance Chair, not the Trustees, who determine if an budget you approve the Board of Trustees. At that meeting, the Trustees in- expense is budgeted. Recently, the Trustees sent a 46-page packet to every formed your Grand Lodge officers that the five Trustees were In July of 2017, I learned the Trustees had a conference Lodge, ostensibly in the name of “openness and transparen- going into Executive Session and we could not attend. When call with our CPA firm, regarding the annual financial review. cy”. Ironically, this was done without the knowledge of your Grand Master Rodman informed Chairman Lewis, that as I asked for the “call-in” information, so I could take part, if I Grand Master or other officers. Their packet contains a two- Grand Master, he had a right to attend the Executive Session, was available. Mikal replied that this was, not a meeting, and page cover letter and 44 pages of correspondence between Mikal Lewis essentially said, “No, you don’t”. Continued on Page 2 Notes from the Deputy Grand Master The Masonic Clearly, our Masonic forefathers styled 1. The Modes of Recognition. 11. The necessity that every Lodge when Code of South our Declaration after that great document 2. The division of symbolic Masonry congregated should be duly tiled. Dakota begins of freedom, The United States Declaration into three Degrees. 12. The right of every Mason to be rep- with a Table of of Independence. Note how prominent the 3. The legend of the Third Degree. resented in all general meetings of the Craft Contents, lists statement is on affirming adherence to the 4. The government of the fraternity by a and to instruct his representatives. the Articles of ancient landmarks “… do hereby affirm our presiding officer called a Grand Master, who 13. The right of every Mason to appeal Incorporation, adherence to the ancient landmarks of Free- is elected from the body of the Craft. from the decision of his brethren in Lodge and leads off with masonry”, continuing with “furthermore 5. The prerogative of the Grand Master convened, to the Grand Lodge or General the following do ordain and establish this Constitution”. to preside over every assembly of the Craft, Assembly of Masons. Declaration: What this means is that our Masonic forefa- whatsoever and whenever held. 14. The right of every Mason to visit and We, the Grand thers are unequivocally founding South Da- 6. The prerogative of the Grand Master sit in every regular Lodge. Lodge of Ancient, kota Masonry upon the ancient landmarks to grant dispensations for conferring De- 15. That no visitor not known to some Free and Accepted Masons of South Dakota, and ordain and establish our Constitution grees at irregular times. Brother present as a Mason can enter a in order to form a more perfect fraternal upon them. 7. The prerogative of the Grand Master Lodge without undergoing an examination. union, establish order, insure tranquility, The document then goes immediately to grant dispensations for opening and 16. That no Lodge can interfere in the provide for and promote the general welfare into the Constitution with Article I: The holding Lodges. business or labor of another Lodge. of the Craft and secure to the fraternity in Principles of Freemasonry: Landmarks; and 8. The prerogative of the Grand Master 17. That every Freemason is amenable South Dakota the blessedness of Masonic then listing those landmarks that South Da- to make Masons at sight. to the laws and regulations of the Masonic privileges, do hereby affirm our adherence kota Masonry was founded on. They read: 9. The necessity for Masons to congre- Jurisdiction in which he resides. to the ancient landmarks of Freemasonry In which, insofar as they are Landmarks, gate in Lodges. 18. That every candidate for initiation and furthermore do ordain and establish it is not in the power of any man, or body of 10. The government of every Lodge by a must be a man, free-born and of lawful age. this Constitution. men, to make innovation are as follows: Master and two Wardens. Continued on Page 2 2 • Masonic Messenger May 2018 Greetings from the West Brethren, Awards and DeMolay Presentations; put in time to learn the excellent tenants 250 volunteers to assist as guides, driv- It has been updates to MORI and OLP; Civility and skills of Freemasonry. Leadership is ers, host, etc. If you would like to vol- my pleasure and Award Presentations; and our member- mostly learned so work with your lead- unteer please contact the Grand Lodge honor serving ship support materials provided in the ers to make you a better Mason and a Office. as your Senior Path to Brotherhood folders to every better person. All Brothers need to dust off the Grand Warden Lodge in South Dakota; we have accom- One highlight of the year was at- South Dakota Masonic Code and read this past year. plished a lot of support to the Constitu- tendance at the Conference of Grand the rules as provided within. Start with As I reflect ent Lodges of which I am very proud. Masters of North America held at India- the Declaration that precedes the Con- on my year as As Senior Grand Warden this year I napolis. In attendance were 64 jurisdic- stitution. Study Article 1: The Principles Senior Grand focused on Leadership and how we can tions from around the world and more of Freemasonry: Landmarks. Those 25 Warden, I am make better leaders to direct us into the jurisdictions have petitioned to become principles are the basis on which the struck by all the great works that were future for Masonry in this jurisdiction. recognized for the value gained by shar- Grand Lodge Constitution and By-laws accomplished: from the Dedication of Do not forget the resources available ing of information and especially the are derived. These Landmarks have the DC Booth presentation in Spear- with your District Leadership teams or great breakout sessions. South Dakota served us well since being incorporated fish; to the Rededication Ceremonies any of Grand Lodge Officers. Leader- is the Host Jurisdiction for the 2019 into our Code in 1889 in the forming of of Lodges; to the experiences gained ship starts with you and to become a Conference of Grand Masters of North the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. by visiting other Grand Lodge jurisdic- better leader you must have initiative America at the Ramkota in Rapid City Ensure that your Lodge is adequately tions; our Leadership Seminar; partici- and be proactive; passion for your job next February. represented at the Annual Communica- pation in SD CHIP events; Longevity and the organization; and willingness to If you have not already signed up to tion in June. I look forward to seeing Message from the Grand Master/from page 1 be a volunteer and assist with this great my Brothers as I attend meetings and event, please consider getting involved. events around the jurisdiction and hope I didn’t need to be to be bothered with this, Grand Lodge finances from potential abuse The event may never be held in South to see you all in June. I again requested the information for the call by the Trustees. If they are willing to move Dakota again. Don’t miss an excellent RWB Harold Ireland but heard nothing. Eventually a member monies from one fund to another without of the Trustees gave me that information, the knowledge of the Grand Master as the opportunity. We are looking for about Senior Grand Warden when I specifically asked. I later learned this Code requires, to hide the business of the Trustee was “blacklisted” by the rest of the Trustees from the Grand Master, who is Trustees for giving me that information and elected to lead the Craft, and even to censure Deputy Grand Master/from page 1 he was not copied on any Trustee communi- one of their own members for complying cation for over two months. with the Grand Master’s, request, I believe 19. That every Mason must believe in They are of such high importance that Many other instances could be cited but you would expect no less of your Grand Mas- the existence of God as the Grand Archi- they are listed in their entirety to prevent serve these explain why I issued my direc- ter. tect of the Universe. any misunderstanding of what they are. tives. In every directive issued, request made 20. That every Mason must believe in Just prior to the list of our 25 founding I directed that the Elected officers, as Ex or answer given, I have acted with the best a resurrection to a future life. principles, our Constitution states “In Officio Members, would have a vote in the interest of the Craft in mind. You elected 21. That a book of the law of God which, insofar as they are Landmarks, it meetings of the Trustees and Jurisprudence the officer and me to lead the Craft and must constitute an indispensable part of is not in the power of any man, or body committees, which all sources cite as a right/ to promote the welfare and prosperity of the furniture of every Lodge. of men, to make innovation …” duty of ex Officio members, unless by-laws the Lodges. When five Trustees and three 22. That all men in the sight of God Masonry is unique from other specify otherwise. This was done to establish Jurisprudence members feel they are above are equal and meet in the Lodge on one fraternal organizations in many ways. a checks and balance on these committees, the Code or do not need to follow the duly common level. Paramount among what sets us apart which were obviously intent on pursuing ordered directives of the Grand Master, Free- 23. That Freemasonry is a fraternal are the sovereignty of the Grand Master their own agenda, rather than following the masonry in South Dakota is in trouble. It is Code and directives of the elected head of evident they intend to run the Grand Lodge society in possession of secrets that may to govern all aspects of Masonry, our the Fraternity by controlling the purse strings, even to the not be divulged to the uninitiated. Rituals and degrees, and adherence to I directed the Trustees and Jurisprudence point of trying to refuse payment of expenses 24. That Freemasonry consists of a the Landmarks. We have maintained Committees to include your elected Of- authorized by you at the annual communi- speculative science, founded on an op- our beliefs and tenants for many centu- ficers on any communication pertaining to cation. My every act has been to preserve erative art. ries, not deviating from our purpose of the business of the Grand Lodge. Two Past the integrity of the Craft and to ensure the 25. That the Landmarks of Masonry living a higher life and bringing light to Grand Masters replied point blank that this programs of the Grand Lodge can continue can never be changed. those and the world around us. All of us was an invasion of their privacy and refused without interference. Brothers, South Dakota Masonry was took an Obligation in sight of our God, to comply. My Brothers, I want you to contact me founded upon the ancient landmarks. on a holy book of law, in the presence The Code dictates that checks are to be regarding any of these issues, as I am happy They are so paramount to our existence of Brothers, and swore to uphold those signed by the Grand Master, the Grand to visit with any of you about these matters. that our Masonic forefathers ordained beliefs. Treasurer/Secretary, and in the absence of Thank you for your support and belief in and established our Constitution upon Respectfully submitted, one, the Deputy Grand Master. Therefore, I our Craft as we continue to improve Ma- them and they set the tone for our DaNiel Wood removed the Trustees from the Grand Lodge sonry in South Dakota. General Fund Checking account. Fraternally, Masonry and the remainder of our code. Deputy Grand Master These things were done to protect the Yancey Smith, Grand Master May 2018 Masonic Messenger • 3 Greetings from the Grand Master Brethren, it is hard to mational presenters, some great food and some and to keep the best interests of the Craft at believe the Masonic year great entertainment planned for you. More heart. I have consulted with my elected officers is almost over and another information on these speakers can be found and others on every major decision and have Annual Communication is elsewhere in the Messenger. governed as we believe will best benefit the almost upon us. It seems We have a great deal of legislation to get Grand Lodge of South Dakota. like only yesterday I was through, as well as elections and dealing with I will long remember my time in the Grand installed as Grand Master, the 8 Lodges who failed to attend last year, after East, and thank you for the opportunity to and now it’s just about over. being summoned by Most Worshipful Rod- serve. This year’s Grand Lodge man. Fraternally, promises to be another In all my actions this year, I have endeavored Yancey Smith great one. We have lots of speakers and infor- to remember all the obligations I have taken, Grand Master Greetings from the South Tidings from the desk of the One of the Masons in Massachusetts, many of the most common same reasons ring true in South Dakota. I phrases we use hope the video will be shared soon on the Grand Treasurer-Secretary to describe Masonic Renewal website, so every Mason We must keep watch, because we know not Masonry is “we can view. when the Master comes. If you’ve attended take good men The root cause of the issues comes back a Masonic Funeral Service you have heard a and make them to doing what we say we do. better”. If a Lodge or a Mason wants to im- phrase similar to this. Its meaning is clear. It What is prove but doesn’t have the tools needed, a is there to remind us that we don’t know how your opinion great website to go to and get help is the much time we have on Earth. The only thing we on this phrase, Masonic Renewal Website. The website is can control is what we are doing while we are is it true? I do think there are Lodges in www.masonicrenewal.org. This website here. South Dakota that this still holds true, but has numerous tools to assist any Lodge or Are our actions those that build things up any Mason. it certainly does not hold true for every or tear things down? Do we let fear and doubt Lodge. It needs to be something we focus If you enjoy writing and love Masonry, more on. If we want our membership and there is an essay contest on the subject overcome joy and optimism? Can we still pick up the working tool of attendance to increase, this is a must. “What is the Purpose of the Masonic Fra- a Master Mason and spread the cement as we have been instructed or Becoming a better person is why many ternity Now and In the Future?” The essay have we forgotten the more noble and glorious purpose for that tool? men join the fraternity or are interested in is due November 30, 2018. For the entire Are we sincerely trying to improve ourselves and, by the very nature joining. list of rules, go to the website, hover over of the process, improve the world around us? Or, are we chipping away the tab labeled “2018 David R. Bedwell In order to make men better men, we as at the very foundation on which we stand? When our time comes and Masons, need to do more than just hold a Essay Contest” and click on “Contest business meeting. We need to get back to Rules”. our Brothers gather around, will their recollections of us bring happy the basics and practice our tenets and val- 2017 David R. Bedwell Essay Contest memories or will they just sigh, nod their heads, and go on their way? ues. More is needed. More charity, more winners and additional entry essays are In times like these, I have more questions than answers. Also in times teaching on our Masonic values, more posted to the website under the same like these that I am reminded that I’m not supposed to have all the an- fraternizing, practice more selfless giving, “2018 David R. Bedwell Essay Contest” swers. Now is the time to study the designs laid out on the trestleboard, and hold higher standards. tab, but click on “Essays”. The essays pick up the working tools, and return to the business at hand. During the North American Confer- were on the topic of “Masonic Renewal: ence of Grand Masters in February of What does it mean to you now and in the May all Brethren be safe in their travels. this year, one of the biggest eye open- future?” I have only read a couple of the Respectfully submitted, ing presentations I witnessed was by the essays, but I would say they are very inter- Terry Knutson Masonic Renewal Committee. There was a esting. They are not lengthy and are easy Grand Treasurer-Secretary short video of past members of Massachu- to read. I do not know how they scored setts. They were past members that were the essays, and I am glad I did not have either NPD or demit and several of them to be a judge, as every one that I read was explained the reasons they were no longer great. If you have Lodge news articles for the Messenger, please send them Masons in good standing. Fraternally, to the Grand Lodge for publication in the next edition. Even though they may have been Richard Hagler, JGW 4 • Masonic Messenger May 2018 144th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of South Dakota Thursday, June 14, 2018 12:00 Noon Joint Luncheon (ticket required) speaker – WB Patrick Craddock, owner of “The Craftsman’s 7:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Trustees- Breakfast with Meeting to follow Apron” – History of the Masonic Apron 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Registration and Credentials (Pre-function Space) 1:00 P.M. Call from Refreshment to Labor 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Jurisprudence Committee 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Ladies Program – Canvas 2 Paint $20.00, 11:00 A.M. to Noon South Dakota Masonic Charities Meeting pre-registration required 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Lunch on your own 2:00 P.M. Election of Grand Lodge Officers and Committee 12:00 Noon to 3:30 P.M. Secretary training, MORI and OLP Training Members, Presentation and Balloting on Proposals Seminar-Terry Knutson, GTS, Gwen Olson, and Resolutions office manager and Mark Menard, founder and 3:30 P.M. Call from Labor to Refreshment CEO, Enable Labs 4:00 P.M. Installation of 2018-2019 Grand Lodge Officers 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Ladies Hospitality Open 6:00 P.M. Social – No Host Bar 3:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Commission on Masonic Education 6:30 P.M. Grand Master’s Banquet; (tickets required) Life Membership Committee Formal (tux or black suit & tie, jewel) 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. SD Lodge of Masonic Research with special guest Ladies to compliment speaker, Dr. S. Brent Morris, author of Presentations “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry” Entertainment – Steve Gilliland, Comedian and 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Social motivational speaker 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Awards & Recognition Dinner (tickets required) Benediction Attire, Business Casual 8:45 P.M. 2018-2019 Grand Lodge Officer Reception 9:00 P.M. to Midnight Shrine Hospitality Room and Dessert 9:00 P.M. to Midnight Shrine Hosted Hospitality Room Friday, June 15, 2018 Saturday, June 16, 2018 6:30 A.M. Past Grand Masters Breakfast (PGMs and GMs only) 6:30 A.M. SD Masonic Veteran’s Breakfast 6:30 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. Breakfast Buffet (tickets required) ladies welcome 6:30 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. Breakfast Buffet (tickets required) ladies welcome 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Welcome Center Open-Registration and 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Welcome Center Open (Pre-function Space) Credentials (Pre-function Space) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Past Grand Master’s wives breakfast 7:45 A.M. Dignitaries and Guests Assemble to be introduced; Minerva’s restaurant; all visiting PGM and Attire: GL Officers – Green Coat, Tie, Jewels and GM wives invited Aprons; Others – Suit, tie, Jewel & Apron 8:30 A.M. Call from Refreshment to Labor (as appropriate); Ladies – to compliment 12:00 Noon Closing of the 144th Annual Communication by 8:00 A.M. Public Opening the 2018-2019 incoming Grand Lodge Officers Introductions: Presentation of Flags Welcome Remarks by Representatives of Concordant Bodies Remarks – W.B. Deach Koch, Grand Orator Necrology Service, Dan Patmore, Grand Chaplain Closing Remarks – MWGM Yancey Smith 9:30 A.M. Break 9:45 A.M Tyler and assistants at Grand Lodge Door(s) 10:00 A.M. Formal Opening of Grand Lodge (Tiled) May 2018 Masonic Messenger • 5

144th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge

of South Dakota GENERAL REGISTRATION FORM April 13, 2018 144TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION JUNE 14, 15, & 16, 2018 To: The Worshipful Masters All events will be held at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center, Rapid City, SD. For $119.99 room reservations, call (605) 343-8550. Indicate you are with the Grand Lodge of Masons 2018. of all Lodges in the Jurisdic- tion of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of South Dakota Name: Lady’s Name:

You are hereby summoned, Address: City: State: Zip: with your Wardens and Past Daytime Phone: email: Masters (whom you will please notify), to attend the One Lodge Name: Lodge No.: Title: Hundred and Forty-fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free Event Number Price Each Amount Grand Lodge Registration Fee (SD Masons only) and Accepted Masons of South X $20.00 = Dakota to be opened at 10:00 GL Reception & Awards Dinner th AM (Mountain Daylight Time) Thursday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m.-No host bar; Dinner- 6:30 p.m. -Wild West Cookout with all beef Angus Hamburgers, Brats, garden salad, wagon trail on Friday, June 15, 2018 in the X $33.00 = potatoes, campfire baked beans, sweet corn and brownies Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center, 2111 Breakfast Buffet (open to Masons and spouses) th N. Lacrosse, Rapid City, South Friday, June 16 6:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Scrambled eggs, bacon and Sausage, pastries, breakfast potatoes, orange juice and coffee Dakota. X $17.00 = Past Grand Masters’ Breakfast (PGM’s and GM’s Only) Friday, June 16th at 6:30 a.m. X $17.00 = Worshipful Masters and Joint Lunch (open to Masons and spouses) th Wardens unable to attend will Friday, June 16 at Noon-Italian Buffet with classic Italian salad, meat lasagna, chicken broccoli penne pasta in crème sauce, garlic X $21.00 = appoint qualified Proxies to toast, Sicilian vegetable blend attend and vote in their stead. Ladies Canvas 2 Paint party All members must show their Leave the event with a beautiful piece of art you have painted yourself, and enjoy a X $20.00 = little wine while doing it. current 2018 Dues Card, and if attending as a Proxy, they Grand Master’s Banquet th must present a properly signed Friday, June 16 No host bar- 6:30 p.m. Dinner-7:00 p.m.-8 oz. char-broiled Top Sirloin, Garden salad, X $38.00 = proxy card. All Master Ma- mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, dinner rolls. sons, in good standing, in a Breakfast Buffet (open to Masons and spouses) recognized Lodge, are cordially Saturday, June 17th 6:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.- Scrambled eggs, bacon and invited to attend. Sausage, pastries, breakfast potatoes, orange juice and coffee. X $17.00 = SD Masonic Veterans Association Breakfast Saturday, June 17th at 6:30 a.m. The Secretary of each Lodge X $17.00 =

shall read this summons in Total: open Lodge at the first meeting Make checks payable to “The Grand Lodge of South Dakota” at the address below. after its receipt. Please, no later than May 26, 2018 “We’re the Masons” Yancey Smith Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of South Dakota 520 S. First Avenue • Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104-6902 • 605-332-2051 Grand Master www.MyGrandLodge.org • Office@ MyGrandLodge.org 6 • Masonic Messenger May 2018 Entertainment lined up for the Annual Communication The 144th Annual Communica- his handcrafted aprons at The Crafts- significantly lowering their operating Jeff and Larry’s Comedy Roundup. tion of the Grand Lodge AF & AM of man’s Apron, expenses. With an South Dakota will be held Thursday, based on his- MORI has since been adopted appeal that June 14 through Saturday June 16 at toric, sym- by the Grand Lodges of Illinois, transcends the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and bolic designs, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, barriers of Convention Center in Rapid City. you know the New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, age, culture This year’s annual communication detail he puts South Dakota, Wisconsin, the York and oc- has s great line-up of speakers and into each Rite bodies of Massachusetts and cupation entertain- one. The re- the Order of Eastern Star of New – plus an ment that sult has been York. MORI manages over 35% of interac- you will not his program, all Masonic records in the United tive and want to miss. “Admit Him Craddock States. Brother Mark will host part of entertaining Gilliland Dr. S. if Prop- the Secretaries training on Thursday style – Steve Brent Mor- erly Clothed: afternoon which begins at noon and shows audiences how to open doors ris is the Three Cen- will address to success in their careers, their editor of turies of both MORI relationships and their lives. Present- The Scottish American and OLP. ing to over 250,000 people a year, Rite Journal, Masonic The Friday more than two million have now and author Regalia.” afternoon heard him speak, with audiences of “The Morris Brother Pat- Ladies encompassing nearly three dozen Complete rick will present at the joint luncheon program industries. Steve has the distinction Idiot’s Guide on Friday. will feature of speaking in all 50 states and in 15 to Freema- Mark Menard is the founder and artistic cre- Ladies program countries. As one newspaper stated, sonry”. Dr. CEO of Enable Labs. In 2004, the ativity. Ladies, “Steve is what happens when the Morris is a Grand Lodge of New York came please join us for a great time on humor of a stand-up comic collides noted Ma- to Enable Friday afternoon, starting at 1:00 pm. with the inspiration of a motivational sonic speaker Labs with an The staff of Canvas 2 Paint will be on speaker.” Steve will be out keynote and was the antiquated hand to guide you through creating speaker and entertainment at Friday first Ameri- member your work of art, which you can take night’s Grand Master’s banquet. can to be management home with you. Enjoy a little wine installed as Worshipful Master of system run- and have some laughs. Please know The Freemasons of South Dakota Quatuor Coronati Lodge #2076, the ning in DOS. that due to the cost, we do need to engage and inspire good men, who believe in a Supreme Being, to live oldest research Lodge in the world. They wanted Menard ask that you pay $20.00 (less than Dr. Morris will address the Lodge of to update to a half the actual cost) and preregister according to Masonic tenets of Masonic Research meeting Thursday unified web- for this event. (Please see registration Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. afternoon, where he will speak on based system info elsewhere in this Messenger.) Our mission is guided by the “Trends Affecting American Freema- for their Aprons are provided, but you may core values of our fraternity: sonry.” He will also be the keynote internal users want to wear something you don’t speaker at the awards banquet Thurs- and their 600 mind getting dirty, just in case. The Freedom: Freemasons champion the day night. That topic will be “The local lodges. picture here is for demonstration liberties and values outlined in the Curious Incident of the Exposure Enable Labs designed and imple- only, and may not be the one you founding documents of the that Wasn’t.” mented the Masonic Online Registry paint. United States of America. Patrick Craddock has spent many Interface (MORI). MORI manages Steve Gilliland is a member of the Integrity: Freemasons strive to be years of research and work at creat- all of the member functions for the Speaker Hall of Fame, and is one of honest, truthful and reliable, ing bespoke Masonic aprons that Grand Lodge and their 600 local the most in-demand and top-rated living in a just and upright manner. harken to an earlier age that has Lodge secretaries. Integrating all of speakers in the world. Recognized Tolerance: Freemasons embrace permitted him to spread that knowl- the functionality into a web appli- as a master storyteller and brilliant diversity of opinion, religious, ethnic, edge and interest to Freemasons cation greatly decreased the paper comedian, he can be heard daily on cultural, social, and around the country. If you have seen work load for the Grand Lodge SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA and educational differences. May 2018 Masonic Messenger • 7 NOMINATIONS Grand Trustee Knights Templar; a Past Sovereign of Black until 2012. Jason is currently Chief Pharma- District 1 in 2012-14. Hills Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; cist at Lewis Family Drug in Mitchell. He Worshipful Brother Foltz was selected Yancey P. Smith an Honorary 33 Degree Scottish Rite Ma- has three children Avery Roy, Sydney and as the first recipient for the South Dakota son in the Valley of Deadwood, and a Noble Aidan. Mason of the Year in 2011-12. Worshipful Most Wor- of Naja Shriners in Deadwood. WB Jason was initiated, passed and Brother Foltz was also Associate Guardian shipful Brother Most Worshipful Brother Yancey served raised in November of 2006 in Resurgam for the Vermillion Bethel of Job’s Daughters. Yancey P. Smith, the Grand Lodge an Junior Grand Deacon Lodge #31 in Mitchell. He is a member of El Dick became a member of the Yank- GM, was raised in 2003-2004, District 16 Custodian of the Riad Shrine, the Corn Palace Shrine Club, ton Scottish Rite in 1995 and received his in Kennebec, Work in 2010-2011 and District Master the El Riad Clowns, the SD Grand Chapter KCCH in 2009 and his 33rd degree in 2013. South Dakota, from June 2011 to June 2014, when he was of Widows Sons, the Yankton Valley Scot- He was appointed as a Valley Representa- and graduated elected to the Grand Lodge line, serving as tish Rite, the York Rite bodies and a SD tive by the SGIG in 2014. from Lyman High Grand Master in 2017-2018. Civility Ambassador. WB Jason served as Worshipful Brother Foltz is also a School in 1986. In his time on the Elected line, he has Master of Resurgam Lodge for 2013-2014 member of the Vermillion York Rite as well After high school, become intimately familiar with the vari- and District Master from 2014 to 2017. He as a member of the El Riad Shrine and the he attended the ous financial workings of the Grand Lodge was appointed Junior Grand Deacon in 2017. Yankton Shrine Club. University of South Dakota, receiving a including investments, budgeting, profit WB Jason was nominated by the Broth- WB Richard is nominated by Resurgam Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. and loss and the South Dakota Masonic ers of his home lodge, Resurgam Lodge #31 Lodge #31. After college, he worked for United Charities. and Mount Rushmore Lodge #220. Vending and Food Service as a cafete- Most Worshipful Brother Yancey is Grand Treasurer/ ria manager at several IBP plants, and at nominated by Rapid City Lodge #25 and Jurisprudence Gateway 2000, where he was responsible Mt. Rushmore Lodge #220. Secretary for meeting budget expectations and cost Committee controls, as well as supervising food service Junior Grand Warden Terry Knutson and vending staff up to 30 people, before Richard Foltz Worshipful Brother Terry Knutson was moving to Rapid City in 1994. Jason D. Swindler Richard “Dick” Foltz was born on Sep- born in Sioux In Rapid City he has worked as a cook Worshipful tember 29, 1952 Falls, South and kitchen manager at the Hotel Alex Dakota on Brother Jason Swin- in Winner, South Johnson and Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. March 22, 1964. dler was born in Dakota. The Foltz He also worked as a meat cutter at Western He graduated Missoula, Montana family left Win- Buffalo Company, and currently works as a ner in 1953 and from Washing- in May, 1973. His lifeguard at the Rapid City YMCA. moved to Cham- ton Senior High family ranched in He married his wife Jean in 1994. They berlain where School and then Montana for several have two children, Abby, who is attending Dick graduated earned an As- years before moving John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New from the high sociates Degree to a small farm in York City, and Will, (a Brother in Rapid school in 1971. from National Wessington, South City Lodge #25) who is attending Embry- After high College in Rapid City. Dakota in 1980. In Riddle Aeronautical University with an Air school, Dick attended the University of After college he returned to Sioux Falls Force ROTC scholarship. 1986 he moved to Deer Lodge, Montana South Dakota (USD) at Springfield for two where he has lived ever since. He has Yancey has volunteered extensively with where he attended Powell County High years before he transferred to USD in Ver- worked in the computer industry since the Boy Scouts, serving in several positions, School. million where he graduated in 1975 with a graduating from college and is currently including Cubmaster, Scoutmaster and Jason was involved in many extracur- B.S. in Government with a Criminal Justice employed as a computer technician at Chil- District Commissioner. He was awarded ricular activities and was Senior Class emphasis. dren’s Home Society. the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter President. He attended the University of After working as a counselor at the Terry met his wife, Julia through his Award in 2009, and the Silver Beaver Award Montana in Missoula and graduated with a Youth Forestry Camp at Custer State Park, sister. The two started their relationship in 2013. B.S. in Pharmacy in 1996. During his time Dick returned to USD in 1976 to attend while he was still attending college and have Most Worshipful Brother Yancey was at U of M Jason was involved in Kappa Psi Graduate School where he completed his recently celebrated 31 years of marriage. raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Pharmaceutical Fraternity and served in M.A. in Counseling through the School of They have one daughter, Aimee, who lives Mason on February 17, 1997 in Rapid City leadership roles in the Chapter on campus. Education in 1976. in Sioux Falls with her husband, Caleb. Lodge #25. He served as Worshipful Master WB Jason moved to Huron, South Da- Dick went to work for the Unified Terry was Initiated, Passed, and Raised of that Lodge in 2002-2003 and remains a kota in 1996 where he met his wife Delores Judicial System as a Court Service officer in in Trinity Lodge #200 in 1988. He joined member today. (Dee) Roy. They were married in 1997 1977 and retired in 2010. the Scottish Rite and the El Riad Shriners Yancey is also a two-time Past Patron of and relocated to Mitchell where Jason was Dick was raised in Incense Lodge No. that same year. Masonry was something Golden Link #14 OES; a member of Black employed as a Pharmacist at Statz Drug and 2 in 1993 and has served as its Worshipful that ran in the family. Several of his Great Hills Chapter #25 Royal Arch Masons, then Kmart Pharmacy. Master on seven different occasions. He has Aunts and Uncles were active in Masonry Black Hills Council #3, Council of Cryptic In 2001 he accepted the Pharmacy Man- served on the Grand Lodge membership and Eastern Star in the Dell Rapids area, Masons, and Schrader Commandery #9, ager position at Walmart where he worked committee and served as District Master of Continued on next page 8 • Masonic Messenger May 2018 NOMINATIONS From previous page for the Marty Jackley for Governor cam- (members of Unity #130 and Trinity #200, Washington, DC, and being a collabora- his father is Past Potentate of the El Riad paign. both of SF) that were, and are Masons tion/mediation coordinator when he finally Shriners, his Mother and wife are members In 1995 Governor Bill Janklow appoint- seemed to make sense. retired. of Ashrama Temple #97 Daughters of the ed Jason to serve as the student member I’ve been a very active member of Unity Glendon is married and has three lovely Nile, and his sister Tammy and brother-in- of the South Dakota Board of Regents and Lodge #130, in Sioux Falls, for the last 6 children (most of the time). Matthew is a law Jeff are Past Worthy Matron and Past re-appointed him in 1996. Jason was elected years. I have held various positions in the sophomore nursing student at SDSU, Lanty Worthy Patron of Golden Link #14 Order as a Pierre City Commissioner in 2003. He Lodge, ranging from Tyler to Master, which is a senior at Lincoln High School, and Ari- of Eastern Star of Rapid City. was re-elected to the Commission in 2006. I currently preside. I am also a member of anna is a freshman at Lincoln High School. Terry is a life member of Trinity Lodge Jason is an Eagle Scout and was selected as the El Riad Shrine in Sioux Falls, a member His wife Dawn is a debit card fraud claims #200, a member of the Sioux Falls Valley of one of the Ten Outstanding Young South of the Sioux Falls Valley Scottish Rite 32º, manager for Wells Fargo. the Scottish Rite, El Riad Shriners, the El Dakotans in 2004. a member of the York Rite Bodies of Sioux Glendon was a member of the Sioux Riad Clowns, Classie Autos, and Ritualistic Jason grew up in Wessington Springs Falls, and a member of the York Rite Col- Falls Jaycees and was given the highest Unit, and Jasper Chapter #8 of the Order of before moving to Spearfish where he gradu- lege Pasque Du Prairie #182 of Sioux Falls. honor a Jaycee can receive when he was Eastern Star. He has served on the El Riad ated high school. He went on to earn a B.S. I am running for Junior Grand Warden made a Senator of the Junior Chamber Circus Committee for 27 years currently degree in Political Science from Black Hills because I feel, that I can bring a younger, International. When he aged out of Jaycees, as Concessions Chairman, President (Big State University before earning his Juris more energetic life to our Grand Lodge and he was looking for something to fill that Clown) of the El Riad Shrine Clowns in Doctorate degree in Law from The Univer- great state of South Dakota. I am also run- void and discovered Free Masonry. 2002, Associate Bethel Guardian of Bethel sity of South Dakota. ning because I believe we need to work on He petitioned Unity Lodge on Janu- #1 of Job’s Daughters, Associate Grand Jason and his wife, Michelle, have two membership, with a focus on retention and ary 12, 2004 and was regularly initiated an Guardian of South Dakota Job’s Daughters children, Carson (10) and Allison (8). promoting stronger continuing education Entered Apprentice, passed to the Degree 2005-06, SDJD Board of Trustees, Junior WB Glodt is nominated by Mt. Rush- and participation with newer members, of Fellow Craft, and raised to the sublime Deacon through Worshipful Master of more Lodge #220. because, as many of you know, Masonry Degree of a Master Mason on February 28, Trinity Lodge serving as Master in 2013- can and does make good men better. I am 2004. 14, and is currently serving as Venerable a strong believer in Freemasonry and its He furthered his education in Free Ma- Master and Chairman of the Fundraising Junior Grand Warden works, and I plan to keep the tenants of sonry when he joined the Sioux Falls Valley Committee for the Sioux Falls Valley of of the Scottish Rite. Glendon took the long Daniel A. Nace Masonry strong. I look forward to working Scottish Rite. form of degree work and was made a 32nd alongside the current Grand Officer line, Worshipful Brother Terry is nominated My name is Degree Scottish Rite Mason in May of for all my Brothers and for the betterment for Grand Treasurer-Secretary by Unity #130. Daniel A. Nace, 2005. of Masonry in South Dakota! I’m 38 years young. Glendon served his Lodge as Worship- WB Daniel is nominated by Rapid City I have lived, and ful Master 2008/2009 and has been the Jurisprudence Lodge #25 and Unity Lodge #130. grown up, in Sioux Secretary since 2013. He was honored by Committee Falls my whole life. Grand Trustee the Sioux Falls Valley with the Knights Jason Glodt I have two boys and Commander of the Court of Honor in two step girls (all Glendon E. Rice Jr. 2009 and again in 2013 when he was Jason Glodt but one is in high granted the 33rd Degree in Scottish Rite is the Grand school) and my Glendon Free Masonry. Lodge Histo- Lady Connie which E. Rice, Jr was Glendon is an active member of the rian and has keeps our family on the move. born on No- El Riad Shrine as a member of the Road served in that I graduated from Roosevelt High School vember 7, 1962 Runners, Highlanders, Directors Staff, and capacity for the in 1998, then went to work for my family in in Erie, Penn- sometime plays with the Big Band. Glendon past 3 years. He the property management business, which sylvania. Over is also the current Associate Bethel Guard- is a Past Master I was a co-owner of until 2016 when we the years he has ian for Bethel #1 in Sioux Falls. of Pierre Lodge sold the business. I now co-own a business been educated His family is equally as active with the 27 where he named Big Yeti Custom Creations, L.L.C. at The Univer- Craft. His wife is a member of Ashrama was raised a in Sioux Falls with a GREAT brother and sity of Alabama, Temple #97, Daughters of the Nile, and is Master Mason in 2005. friend Robert Solorzano, if you are from Asbury Col- on her second term as Princess Banker. Jason has served as a Senior Policy around Sioux Falls, you would simply know lege, the National Labor College, and finally Both of his sons are members of Liberty Advisor, lobbyist, and lawyer for Governors him as “Solo”. South Dakota State University. Chapter of DeMolay and have served as Rounds and Daugaard. Before working in In 2012 I was Raised to the Sublime Glendon moved to Sioux Falls in August Master Councilor. His daughter is a mem- the Office of the Governor, he worked as an Degree of a Master Mason in Unity Lodge of 1987 and has called it home since then. ber of Jobs Daughters Bethel #1, and has Assistant Attorney General where he won a #130. I have always strived to do something He was an air traffic controller for more served in all the elected offices including dozen Supreme Court cases, gained experi- better in my life, for others and for my fam- than 26 years and has retired from the posi- Honored Queen. ence in litigation, and served as the director ily, so becoming a Mason was, obviously, a tion. While working for the FAA he was Glendon is seeking a first term as Trust- of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Jason perfect fit; and having a Great-Grandfather also active with his Union, from holding ee of the Grand Lodge. He is nominated by currently works as the campaign manager (member of Flandreau) and two uncles local officer positions, being a lobbyist in Unity Lodge #130. May 2018 Masonic Messenger • 9 The key to great leaders: Listening to subordinates Those that work under you will literally either make or Subordinate leaders are trainers, confidants, institutional the ethos, values, and creed of your organization. Yes, they break your career and/or organization. For all the train- knowledge, conscience, and teachers of any organization. should steward our profession, but they should also protect ing that leaders receive, the single most important part of One of the finest young leaders I ever had was a quiet indi- it; protect the profession from those who would undermine it often is “listen to your subordinates.” Any success that I vidual who just had the sheer presence of leadership that he it with toxic leadership or by breaking faith with our Broth- might have as a leader is a direct reflection on the type of carried with him everywhere. He didn’t brag, he didn’t shout; ers and fraternity. mentorship I received from my subordinates and sage advice he just was the essence of a good leader. He could most Successful leaders understand that they set the standard from superiors. So that said, here are a few characteristics of often be found teaching his people everything he knew. In that they wish to see. They also take ownership of their roles highly effective individuals that I’ve observed over the years. everything, he would work with them one-on-one until he and guard them fiercely. The overall strength of the company Proactive saw the light of understanding come on in their eyes. He was is part of our joint responsibility as leaders at all levels. We Whether you’re on a project or back in the office, an in- training up a whole team to be like him. And sure enough, must safeguard the profession to make sure that the right dividual that both understands and anticipates implied tasks those leaders have gone on to excel – and became mentors in people are in the right positions. is worth their weight in gold. As a leader, time is a precious their own right. Passion commodity. It’s the subordinates that ensure basic tasks are Know When to Step Back Lastly, all leaders must have a passion for their organiza- completed allowing a mission to go forward or to keep an This one is hard. So many junior leaders are outstanding tion and their job. While this holds true for leaders at all lev- organization running. They are the oil in the machine that team leaders, and when they finally achieve a key leadership els, it is especially important for junior leaders. Many subor- is the organization. When people stop being proactive and position, stepping back is a tough adjustment. In order to dinate leaders will see their officers but most of the time will become reactive, the unit basically grinds to a halt. It’s always allow younger leaders to grow, you have to be able to step not be working directly with them 24/7. The junior leader painfully obvious when that kind of breakdown occurs. A back. Of course, you can jump in if asked or if things are is the one most see and model their behavior after – or take unit can survive a poor leader; it cannot survive poor subor- about to go dramatically sideways, but leaders need to learn notes on how not to be when they reach that level. In this dinates. by doing. The best junior leaders know as they advance they way, the team leader and subordinate leader positions are the Know the Duty Position have to become less hands-on and pass the torch to the new most powerful for effecting change. Passionate leaders imbue It goes without saying, leaders and subordinates have person taking their place. their own people to drive for excellence. Good junior leaders different responsibilities. Just exactly what some of those Guide their Superiors uphold the standards and traditions of the company and are are and how they are split between the two can be a bone Leaders should not be afraid to have two way conversa- fair disciplinarians, but they also realize the organization is of contention for many people. It’s not just that leaders plan tions with their subordinates on the best ways to accomplish made up of individuals and it is their duty to care for their and subordinates execute; there’s more to it. Organizations projects or tasks. Make your subordinates comfortable about folks. that understand their leader’s plan and execute it will be suc- asking questions or presenting ideas. This action will portray Without empathy, they cannot truly connect with their cessful. Subordinate leaders are the senior advisers for their to them that they are an integral part of the team and are people and make them feel like part of the larger whole. organizations. If officers are not using them as sounding important. Provide clear guidance and discuss plans as to the This was by no means an exhaustive list, but when you come boards and guideposts, that officer is bound to fail. When direction or goals each team is to meet. Then take questions, across a junior leader that people want to work for and officers/leaders and subordinates understand their roles and provide guidance, and input to accomplish the goals. Always superiors want to work with, they by and large have these stay out of each other’s way, it’s a beautiful thing to see. That’s strive to ensure subordinates know they are a part of the characteristics. And they make you want to hang on to them when an organization can function with maximum efficiency. team in making your organization successful. forever. Mentor Subordinates Protect their Profession RWB Harold Ireland Junior leaders are the backbone of an organization. Leaders ensure their subordinates understand and know Senior Grand Warden AWARDS Silver Star Lodge #4 presentation was made by WB Doug were mailed to Bro Eldon C. Loe. Bro Loe (Canton, SD) Tipton, Bro Rick Wagner, WB Alan currently resides in Manassas, VA. WB Richard N. Irons was awarded Steinnheuser, and WB Scott Roeber. Mobridge Lodge #164 his 60 year pin. The pin and letter of Rapid City Lodge #25 (Mobridge, SD) congratulations were mailed to his home (Rapid City, SD) A 60 year pin and letter of congratulations in Las Cruces, NM, on March 15, 2018. On February 6, 2018, a 60 year pin and were mailed to Bro Thomas A. Stangl. Bro Concord Lodge #13 letter of congratulations were mailed to Stangl currently resides in Ashburn, VA. (Watertown, SD) Bro David Vuich at his home address in Cedar Branch Lodge #179 On February 1, 2018, District Master Burt Alexandria, VA. (Buffalo, SD) Seifel, District #4, presented a 60 year pin Battle River Lodge #92 On January 15, 2018, a 60 year pin and to Bro David M. Peterson. (Hermosa, SD) letter of congratulations were mailed to Zenith Lodge #202 District Master Jeff VanCuren, District WB A. Dean Walker. WB Walker resides in (Tulare, SD) #16, presented a 50 year pin and pocket San Marcos, CA. Cedar Lodge #124 A 50 year pin and pocket certificate were certificate to Bro Dale L. Joebgen on Mt. Rushmore Lodge #220 (Belle Fourche, SD) mailed to Bro Thomas W. Wagner at his February 10, 2018. (Rapid City, SD) WB Clint Bryson was awarded a 50 year pin home address in Missoula, MT. Jeptha Lodge # 121 A 70 year pin and letter of congratulations February 27, 2018, by Cedar Lodge #124, On March 3, 2018, a 60 year pin was (Hudson, SD) were mailed to Bro Roy C. Snyder. Bro Belle Fourche, SD. The pin was presented presented to WB Donald Bottum. The A 60 year pin and letter of congratulations Snyder currently resides in Sarasota, FL. by WM Bob Carrico and WB Eric Jennings. 10 • Masonic Messenger May 2018 PROPOSED LEGISLATION SECTION 4.11: ANNUAL DUES CURRENT LANGUAGE: Federal Government. poses, or for the purpose of celebrating Now reads: Sections 1 through 6 of this Section PROPOSED LANGUAGE: St. Johns Day by appropriate ceremonies Every chartered Lodge shall pay an- are hereby repealed in so far as any new Delete all current language and replace or for Lodges conducting public ceremo- nually to the Grand Lodge the sum of Grand Treasurer-Secretary, or Grand with “This section reserved for future nies, ceremonies in pubic, or celebrating $25 for each Master Mason reported in Treasurer-Secretary’s employees, em- u s e .” public events. the annual report except those who dues ployed after June 1, 1992, and as to any RATIONALE: PROPOSED: have been remitted and those who are Grand Treasurer-Secretary or employees There are no longer any former em- No Lodge in this State shall hold a Purchased Life Members. If any Lodge of the Grand Treasurer-Secretary’s office ployees that are covered by this retire- Stated meeting on a Saturday or Sunday. shall collect from a suspended member who are not now vested in the retire- ment system, so why keep it around. This RATIONALE: dues for the non-payment of which he ment plan and have no legal right to the will also free up this section should it In today’s world, jobs are such that shall have been suspended, such Lodge benefits herein stated. ever be needed in the future. some people have Sundays off work and shall pay to the Grand Lodge that portion 1. Scope of Retirement Plan. There is Respectfully Submitted, are then available to receive instruction. of the dues collected that is due it and hereby provided a system of retirement Glendon E. Rice, Jr This change would allow the Lodges to that has not previously been accounted benefits for the following officers and em- Unity Lodge #130 determine what day works best for them for. ployees: The Grand Treasurer-Secretary and their candidates for the purpose of Change to read: and employees of the Grand Treasurer- PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT conferral of Degrees and other educa- Every chartered Lodge shall pay an- Secretary’s office. SECTION 2.09: BOARD OF tional purposes. The restriction on doing nually to the Grand Lodge the sum of 2. Eligibility. Except as hereinafter CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK – nothing on a Sunday was a tenant to our $35 effective for the Annual Report due provided, any person to be eligible to QUALIFICATIONS belief that we should keep the Sabbath February 15, 2020, for each Master Ma- participate in the retirement plan must CURRENT: Holy, yet we regularly hold meetings on son reported in the annual report except have attained the age of sixty-five years; Each newly appointed member after other Holy days and observed Sabbaths those who dues have been remitted and must have rendered service in his office the first named must pass a satisfactory of other recognized religions whose those who are Purchased Life Members. or employment for not less than fifteen examination before the Board as to his Sacred texts are placed upon our Alters If any Lodge shall collect from a suspend- years, and must have been retired from proficiency in the work and lectures of on a routine basis. Why do we protect the ed member dues for the non-payment active duty, either by his own request, or this Jurisdiction before receiving g his Sabbath of one, and ignore the Sabbath of of which he shall have been suspended, by action of the Grand Lodge. Commission. If he fails to do so, the the others. such Lodge shall pay to the Grand Lodge 3. Such officer or employees retiring Board shall notify the Grand Master, who Respectfully submitted by Glendon Rice, Jr. that portion of the dues collected that is by virtue of age shall be paid for the du- shall vacate the appointment, and make Unity Lodge #130 due it and that has not previously been ration of his life a monthly income equal another to fill the vacancy so created. accounted for. to one-half of his or her average monthly PROPOSED: PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT Rationale: salary computed on the basis of his or Delete in its entirety and mark the sec- SECTION 4.79: GENERAL FEES It is no secret that although the decline her highest average annual salary of any tion RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE. CURRENT: in membership has slowed in recent five year period of consecutive service. RATIONALE: The fees for the three Degrees of years, the fact remains that we have fewer 4. Incapacitation. Any such officer or While I served on the Board of Custo- Masonry shall not be less than $45. In members now than in the past. Couple employee who shall have been employed dians of the Work for six years I can tell addition to the regular fees required by that with the increasing cost of opera- for a period of ten years or more, but less you that during that time we have never Constituent Lodges, each mason raised tions the Grand Lodge. In recent years than fifteen years, who becomes inca- done an examination of a Brother so shall contribute $5 for the George Wash- cutbacks have been made to the point pacitated by virtue of disability and shall appointed. These By-Laws are meant to ington Masonic National Memorial. where Services to the Lodges have suf- retire at over sixty years of age, at his own govern our actions and we do not follow PROPOSED: fered. A $10 increase in the Per Capita request or by action of the Grand Lodge, them. Since we are not following it, why The fees for the three Degrees of paid to the Grand Lodge will allow the shall be paid a monthly income for life in have it in writing as a constant reminder Masonry shall not be less than $45. In current services to continue and help sums of such proportion as the number that we make rules and then pick and addition to the regular fees required by the Grand Lodge to remain financially of years of his employment bears to the choose which ones to implement. Constituent Lodges, each mason raised viable for the foreseeable future. Without minimum of fifteen years. Respectfully submitted by shall contribute $5 for the George Wash- an increase in revenue it is becoming 5. Source of Funds. The Finance Com- Glendon Rice, Jr. ington Masonic National Memorial. much more difficult to operate the Grand mittee shall provide in the annual budget Unity Lodge #130 RATIONAL: Lodge as it should be and eventually we a “Retirement Fund” that shall be annu- If the proposal for Section 2:44A is will not be able to honor our obligations. ally accrued in an amount sufficient for PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT adopted, the $5 fee for the George Wash- Submitted by the Finance Committee, the payment of benefits when required. SECTION 4.20: NO SUNDAY ington Masonic National Memorial will Mike Rodman, PGM, Chairman 6. Social Security. Retirement payments COMMUNICATIONS be covered under another section. due an officer or employee upon his or CURRENT: Respectfully submitted by Glendon Rice, Jr. PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT her retirement shall be in addition to No Lodge in this State shall be con- Unity Lodge #130 Section 2.75: Retirement Benefits social security benefits from the State or vened on Sunday, except for funeral pur- Continued on next page May 2018 Masonic Messenger • 11 PROPOSED LEGISLATION From previous page Rationale: The Grand Master appoints visit each Masonic year. An official visit PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL most of the members of the appoint- is one where the Grand Master, and/or SECTION 4.83: NOTICE OF AMENDMENT ive committees of the Grand Lodge as GME/DGM, and/or SGW, and/or JGW DELINQUENCY ARTICLE X: specified in 2.01:3. Grand Lodge elected attend and need not be a stated meeting. CURRENT LANGUAGE: OFFICERS-ELECTION- officers are specified in the Code as Designees of these listed officers shall not In January of each year, the Secretary APPOINTMENT Ex-officio members of the MMSATP, constitute an official visit under this sec- shall mail to each member of the Lodge CURRENT LANGUAGE: CHIP and Scholarship committees. The tion. in arrears for nonpayment of dues, a Section 2: At each Annual Commu- Grand Master might occasionally wish 3. The only travel outside the jurisdic- notice of delinquency, setting forth the nication of the Grand Lodge, a Deputy to appoint Ex-officio members to other tion that will be covered by the funds of amount of dues then owing by him and Grand Master-Grand Master Elect, a committees, so that they could attend the Grand Lodge shall be the Conference notifying him that at the first Stated Senior Grand Warden, a Junior Grand committee meetings, become informed of Grand Masters of North America, Communication in the following No- Warden, a Grand Treasurer-Secretary of their activities and contribute input the Conference of Grand Secretaries of vember, the matter of his delinquency shall be elected by ballot. to their deliberations if requested. The North America, and the Midwest Coun- will be considered by the Lodge unless PROPOSED LANGUAGE: size of the committees is set by Code. If cil of Grand Lodges. All other travel the amount of such dues shall have been Section 2: At each Annual Commu- Ex-Officio members were to have a vote, outside of the jurisdiction of the Grand paid before said Stated Communication, nication of the Grand Lodge, a Junior they would, in effect become members of Lodge of South Dakota shall be at the and that in the absence of such payment Grand Warden, and a Grand Treasurer- the committee, expanding it’s size beyond travelers own expense. or unless said dues shall be remitted by Secretary shall be elected by ballot. that specified in the Code. 4. Within one month of being installed action of the Lodge, he may be suspend- Election for Deputy Grand master-Grand On the other hand, members of the as Grand Master, the Grand Master shall ed for nonpayment of such dues without Master elect and Senior Grand Warden Board of Trustees and Jurisprudence present a written proclamation listing the further notice. shall only happen if a vacancy exists. Committee are elected by the body of the Lodges that are assigned to himself and PROPOSED LANGUAGE: Section 7: Once elected to the position Grand Lodge to perform their specific the DGM/SGW/JSW for his term. (The By June of each year, the Secretary of Junior Grand Warden, the Brother duties. Allowing Ex-Officio members to intent being that over the course of the shall notify each member of the Lodge shall automatically pass to the next vote would allow the Grand Master to four years on the elected line each officer in arrears, a notice of delinquency, set- higher office unless the Brother makes appoint a sufficient number of Ex-Officio will have visited each constituent Lodge ting forth the amount of dues then owed the transition to the Great Lodge on members to nullify the action of the indi- in this jurisdiction.) and notifying him that at the first Stated High, relocates out of the jurisdiction, or viduals whom the Grand Lodge members RATIONALE: Communication in November, the mat- loses his standing as a member in good elected to serve on those bodies. We have heard for many years that ter of his delinquency will be considered standing in a Lodge of this jurisdiction. Respectfully Submitted the travel budget for the Grand Lodge by the Lodge unless the amount of such RATIONALE: Virgil D. Andersen, Past Grand Master officers is not enough to cover their travel dues shall have been paid, remitted, or As is currently written, there are no expenses. While some Lodges have had other suitable arrangements agreed to, procedures to nominate a Brother to any PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT the privilege of having a Grand officer and that he may be suspended for non- position other than Junior Grand War- SECTION 2-29: visit them there are too many that have payment of such dues without further den, and Grand Treasurer-Secretary. If [THIS SECTION RESERVED] not had a Grand Lodge officer visit notice after that date. we don’t have the provisions to nominate, CURRENT LANGUAGE: them for a few years. The Brothers that RATIONALE: how can we elect? Adding new section 7 [THIS SECTION RESERVED] are elected to represent our jurisdiction The January date is a waste of Lodge will explain that once elected to the posi- PROPOSED LANGUAGE: should be covering us first; our funds are resources. Most Lodges don’t send out tion of Junior Grand Warden you will SECTION 2-29: ELECTED OFFICER not that plentiful to allow us to continue their dues notices until late October or automatically advance unless something TRAVEL covering the travel expenses that don’t re- November. With the due date for our drastic occurs. To the extent that the approved budget ally affect what we do as a Grand Lodge. dues being so close to Christmas, let- Respectfully submitted by Glendon Rice, allows, elected officers of the Grand This amendment does not restrict them ting this date move from January to June Jr. Lodge shall be reimbursed for official from traveling to other jurisdictions; it allows our Brothers the opportunity to Unity Lodge #130 travel while carrying out the duties of just says that the Brothers of our jurisdic- recover from the heavy Holiday spending their office. tion shouldn’t be covering the bill for that and pay their dues in the early months PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT 1. Each officer covered by this Section travel. Additionally, with the addition of the calendar year. An added benefit SECTION 2.26 shall submit a written report detailing of section 4, it is the intent that over the of the later date is that you will catch Current Language: Section 2.26: [This his travels during his term of office. This course of a Grand Master’s four years as those Brothers who legitimately forgot Section Reserved] report is to be included with any other an elected officer of the Grand Lodge, to send in their dues and the reminder is Proposed Language: Section 2.26: Ex- reports presented for approval at the he will have traveled to each constituent more pressing given the closeness to the officio members of committees Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. I do realize that for the first three November action date. Ex-officio members will not have a Lodge. years, it will be possible that we will have Respectfully submitted, Glendon Rice, Jr. vote in any board or committee’s deci- 2. Each constituent Lodge of this ju- a situation where the Grand Master will Unity Lodge #130 sions. risdiction shall receive at least one official Continued on next page 12 • Masonic Messenger May 2018 PROPOSED LEGISLATION From previous page a Lodge, $25. With the exception of those Unity Lodge #130 expired portion of the term. No member not have visited each Lodge, but after the Brothers that have purchased a life mem- of the Jurisprudence committee shall be fourth year, that should not be the case. bership or have had their dues remitted Article X: Officers-Election eligible to be elected for more than two Respectfully submitted by by their Lodge. and consecutive terms. Glendon Rice, Jr. 6. Any sums realized out of the prop- Appointment now reads: Section 6. All elections shall be by bal- Unity Lodge #130 erty of dissolved Lodges. Article X: Officers-Election-Appointment lot, and a majority of all votes cast shall 7. The income from any money or Section 1. The officers of the Grand be necessary for a choice. PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT property of dissolved Lodges. Lodge shall be a Grand Master, a Deputy Change to Read: SECTION 2.44A: REVENUES 8. All property whatsoever, to which Grand Master-Grand Master Elect, a Article X: Officers-Election-Appointment CURRENT LANGUAGE: the Grand Lodge is, or may become, Senior Grand Warden, a Junior Grand Section 1. The officers of the Grand The revenues of the Grand Lodge shall entitled. Warden, a Grand Treasurer-Secretary, Lodge shall be a Grand Master, a Deputy consist of the following fees: 9. any changes to the amounts listed a Grand Chaplain, a Grand Orator, a Grand Master-Grand Master 1. For dispensation to form a new in 1 through 5 above, shall not take effect Senior Grand Deacon, a Junior Grand Elect, a Senior Grand Warden, a Junior Lodge, $50. until the second Annual Return that is Deacon, a Senior Grand Steward, a Grand Warden, a Grand Treasurer-Secre- 2. For Charter for new Lodge, $25. filed after the change. Junior Grand Steward, a Grand Standard tary, a Grand Chaplain, a Grand Orator, 3. For Charter for new Lodge, if no 10. The per capita, as listed in 5 above, Bearer, a Grand Sword Bearer, a Grand a Senior Grand Deacon, a Junior Grand dispensation shall have been granted, for any member that shall have been sus- Marshal, a Grand Pursuivant, a Grand Deacon, a Senior Grand Steward, a $75. pended for non-payment of dues and is Tyler, a Grand Historian, and such other Junior Grand Steward, a Grand Standard 4. For each new Entered Apprentice then reinstated, shall be collected for the officers, boards or commissions as may Bearer, a Grand Sword Bearer, a Grand initiated in any chartered Lodge, $5. year in which he was suspended. hereafter be created by the Grand Lodge. Marshal, a Grand Pursuivant, a Grand 5. and dues for each Master Mason re- RATIONALE: Section 2. At each Annual Commu- Tyler, a Grand Historian, and such other ported in the annual returns of a Lodge, As it currently stands, the Grand nication of the Grand Lodge, a Deputy officers, boards or commissions as may as prescribed in Section 4.11 of the By- Lodge is paid $10 for each new Brother Grand Master-Grand Master hereafter be created by the Grand Lodge. Laws. that completes the Degrees of Free Ma- Elect, A Senior Grand Warden, a Junior Section 2. At each Annual Commu- 6. Any sums realized out of the prop- sonry. Of that $10, only $5 actually stays Grand Warden, a Grand Treasurer-Secre- nication of the Grand Lodge, a Deputy erty of dissolved Lodges. within the State. This proposal would tary shall be elected by ballot. Grand Master-Grand Master Elect, A 7. The income from any money or increase that amount to a total of $30, of Section 3. The remaining officers in Senior Grand Warden, a Junior Grand property of dissolved Lodges. which $15 would get put into the gen- Section 1 of this Article from Grand Warden, a Grand Treasurer-Secretary 8. All property whatsoever, to which eral fund to be used in such a manner as Chaplain to Grand Historian, inclusive, shall be elected by ballot. the Grand Lodge is, or may become, the voting Brothers during the Annual shall be appointed by the Grand Master- Section 3. The remaining officers in entitled. Communications determine when they elect. Section 1 of this Article from Grand PROPOSED LANGUAGE: pass the yearly budget. The other $15 Section 4. Any other officers, boards or Chaplain to Grand Historian, inclusive, The revenues of the Grand Lodge shall would be split evenly between the costs commissions hereafter created by the shall be appointed by the Grand Master- consist of the following fees: of MORI, The Masonic Charities, and the Grand Lodge shall be elected or appoint- elect. 1. For dispensation and Charter to George Washington Memorial. ed as may be provided in the By-Laws Section 4. Any other officers, boards or form a new Lodge, $75. Additionally, new section 5 has a creating them, and for such term or commissions hereafter created by the 2. for each new Entered Apprentice word change from “dues” to “per capita.” terms as designated in such By-Law. Grand Lodge shall be elected or appoint- initiated during the reporting year in any When we are talking about the payment Section 5. A Jurisprudence Com- ed as may be provided in the By-Laws chartered Lodge, $10. $5 to the general to the Grand Lodge, hardly anyone uses mittee of five members shall be elected, creating them, and for such term or fund of the Grand Lodge and $5 to assist the term dues; even the Annual Return one member each year for a term of five terms as designated in such By-Law. in covering the cost of MORI. forms list it as per capita. years, at each Annual Communication, Section 5. A Jurisprudence Com- 3. for each new Fellow Craft passed New number 9 just puts into writing as each of the several terms of the present mittee of five members shall be elected, during the reporting year in any char- the time frame when new cost amounts incumbents expire, and thereafter. Any one member each year for a term of five tered Lodge, $10. $5 to the general fund take effect. Ex. If this proposal passes in vacancy on the Jurisprudence Com- years, at each Annual Communication, of the Grand Ldoge and $5 to the South 2018, it would be the mittee, if filled before the next Annual as each of the several terms of the present Dakota Masonic Charities. Annual Return for 2019 that the fees Communication, shall be filled through incumbents expire, and thereafter. Any 4. for any Master Mason raised dur- would increase. This will allow the appointment by the Grand Master from vacancy on the Jurisprudence Com- ing the reporting year in any chartered Lodges to collect the fees for the entire a list of not less than three nominees mittee, if filled before the next Annual Lodge, $10. $5 to the general fund of year that they are dues. submitted by the Jurisprudence Com- Communication, shall be filled through the Grand Lodge and $5 to the George New number 10 just moved the pay- mittee, such appointee to serve until the appointment by the Grand Master from Washington National Memorial. ment for reinstated from old section to next communication of the Grand Lodge a list of not fewer than three nominees 5. The per capita for each Master this one. when a member to the Jurisprudence submitted by the Jurisprudence Mason reported in the annual returns of Respectfully submitted by Glendon Rice, Jr. Committee shall be elected for the un- Continued on next page May 2018 Masonic Messenger • 13 PROPOSED LEGISLATION From previous page if filled before the next Annual Commu- Grand Master Elect the Deputy Grand Master/Grand Master Committee, such appointee to serve until nication, shall be filled through appoint- Harold Ireland, Senior Grand Warden Elect, the Senior Grand Warden and the the next communication of the Grand ment by the Grand Master from a list of Richard Hagler, Junior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden shall then assign Lodge when a member to the Jurispru- not less than three nominees submitted Terry Knutson, Grand Treasurer/Secretary the as official Grand Lodge visitors to the dence Committee shall be elected for the by the Board of Trustees, such appoint- District meetings held in these respective unexpired portion of the term. No mem- ment to serve until the next Communica- Section 2.19: Districts now Areas. ber of the Jurisprudence committee shall tion of the Grand Lodge when a Trustee reads: Rationale: As the Grand Lodge ad- be eligible to be elected for more than shall be elected for the unexpired portion Section 2.19: Districts vancing line officers are the ones visiting two consecutive terms and no member of of the term. No member of the Trustees 1. The Board of Grand Trustees shall the Lodges and District meetings and are the Jurisprudence Committee shall serve shall be eligible to be elected for more divide this Grand Lodge Jurisdiction into more involved with the day-to-day hap- a lifetime total of more than 11(eleven) than two consecutive terms. Districts, each District to include approx- penings in those Lodges and Districts, it years. Change to read: imately seven Lodges, and it may change makes sense they should be the ones to Section 6. All elections shall be by bal- Section 2.17: Election of Trustees the boundaries of said Districts from re-District and realign the Lodges/Dis- lot, and a majority of all votes cast shall The Board of Trustees shall be elected time to time after consulting the Lodges tricts, when as it becomes necessary. be necessary for a choice. from the body of the Grand Lodge. One involved in the proposed redistricting to Submitted by, Rationale: The Articles as currently Trustee shall be elected each year for a ascertain their recommendations relative Yancey Smith, Grand Master, written, are somewhat ambiguous as to term of five years, at each Annual Com- to geographic and historic ties that bind DaNiel Wood, Deputy Grand Master/ how long a Brother may actually serve. A munication, as each of the several terms Lodges together. That information should Grand Master Elect Brother could conceivably serve forever, of the present incumbents expire, and then be used to form Districts that Harold Ireland, Senior Grand Warden so long as he took one year off after serv- thereafter. belong together rather than arbitrarily Richard Hagler, Junior Grand Warden ing two consecutive terms. By imple- Any vacancy in the Board of Trustees, forming new district boundaries. Terry Knutson, Grand Treasurer/Secretary menting a lifetime total of eleven years, if filled before the next Annual Commu- 2. The Board of Grand Trustees shall a Brother could be appointed to fill one nication, shall be filled through appoint- further divide this Grand Lodge Jurisdic- PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL year of a vacant term, and then serve two ment by the Grand Master from a list of tion into Areas into which the Districts AMENDMENT elected terms, much as is done with the not fewer than three nominees submitted formed as prescribed in paragraph 1 of ARTICLE V: COMMUNICATIONS President of the United States, if as Vice- by the Board of Trustees, such appointee this Section will be placed. The Grand CURRENT LANGUAGE: President, he succeeds to the office of to serve until the next Communication of Master will assign himself, the Deputy The Grand Lodge shall hold an An- President by vacancy in that office. This the Grand Lodge when a Trustee shall be Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden nual Communication on the third Friday Article would take effect with the Brother elected for the unexpired portion of the and the Junior Grand Warden as offi- in June, commencing at 10 AM, at such elected to the Jurisprudence Committee term. No member of the Trustees shall cial Grand Lodge visitors to the District place as may be selected by majority vote at the Annual Communication in June of be eligible to be elected for more than meetings held in these respective Areas. of the Grand Lodge at the preceding An- 2019. two consecutive terms and no member of Change to read: nual Communication. In case of emer- Submitted by, the Trustees shall serve a lifetime total of Section 2.19: Districts gency, the Grand Master may postpone Yancey Smith, Grand Master, more than 11 (eleven) years. 1. The Elected Grand Lodge Officers the date of the Annual Communication DaNiel Wood, Deputy Grand Master/ Rationale: The Code, as currently shall divide this Grand Lodge Juris- not exceeding thirty days, in which case Grand Master Elect written, is somewhat ambiguous as to diction into Districts, each District to he shall cause notice to be given the of- Harold Ireland, Senior Grand Warden how long a Brother may actually serve. include approximately seven Lodges, and ficers, members, and Constituent Lodges Richard Hagler, Junior Grand Warden A Brother could conceivably serve they may change the boundaries of said at least ten days prior to the third Friday Terry Knutson, Grand Treasurer/Secre- forever, so long as he took one year off Districts from time to time after consult- in June. tary after serving two consecutive terms. By ing the Lodges involved in the proposed PROPOSED LANGUAGE: implementing a lifetime total of eleven redistricting to ascertain their recom- The Grand Lodge shall hold an An- Section 2.17: Election of years, a Brother could be appointed to fill mendations relative to geographic and nual Communication on the third Friday Trustees one year of a vacant term, and then serve historic ties that bind Lodges together. in June, commencing at 10 AM. at such now reads: two elected terms, much as is done with That information should then be used to place as may be selected by majority vote Section 2.17: Election of Trustees the President of the United States, if as form Districts that belong together rather of the Grand Lodge at the preceding An- The Board of Trustees shall be elected Vice-President, he succeeds to the office than arbitrarily forming new district nual Communication The Deputy Grand from the body of the Grand Lodge. One of President by vacancy in that office. boundaries. Master/Grand Master Elect, when he is Trustee shall be elected each year for a This change would take effect with the 2. The Elected Grand Lodge Officers installed to that position, shall announce term of five years, at each Annual Com- Brother elected to the Trustees at the An- shall further divide this Grand Lodge the location for the Annual Communi- munication, as each of the several terms nual Communication in June of 2019. Jurisdiction into Areas into which the cation in which he will be the presiding of the present incumbents expire, and Submitted by, Districts formed as prescribed in para- Grand Master. In case of emergency, the thereafter. Yancey Smith, Grand Master, graph 1 of this Section will be placed. Grand Master may postpone the date of Any vacancy in the Board of Trustees, DaNiel Wood, Deputy Grand Master/ The Grand Master will assign himself, Continued on next page 14 • Masonic Messenger May 2018 PROPOSED LEGISLATION From previous page 5. The Lodge must then submit a Spe- lot, and a majority of all votes cast shall Trustee of the Grand Lodge of South the Annual Communication not exceed- cial Dispensation form (see Appendix) to be necessary for a choice. Dakota ing thirty days, in which case he shall the Grand Master for approval. Proposed Language: March 2, 2018 cause notice to be given the officers, 6. Prohibitions: Any form of “chance CONSTITUTION Seconded in open lodge by Resurgam members, and Constituent Lodges at enterprise” other than a raffle as herein Article X: Officers - Lodge #31, Mitchell, on March 13, 2018 least ten days prior to the third Friday in defined, shall be strictly prohibited. No Election - Appointment WB Craig Kelly, Master June. Lodge and/or no Mason shall give or Section 6. The Board of Trustees shall Seconded in open lodge by St. John’s RATIONALE: attempt to give the aid or countenance be elected from the body of the Grand Lodge #1, Yankton, on March 13, 2018 We do not currently, nor have we for of Masonry, in organized or individual Lodge. One Trustee shall be elected WB James H. Frey, Master any of the Annual Communications that form, to any other form of chance enter- each year for a term of five years, at each I have been present at, follow the cur- prise. Annual Communication, as each of the PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENT rent language of this article. This change Change only the following several terms of the present incumbents ARTICLE XIV simply puts in words what we are cur- Definition: The term “lottery” shall be expire, and thereafter. Current Language: rently doing. Additionally, this change construed as a “raffle”. Raffle defined: a Any vacancy in the Board of Trustees, Bylaws will allow the constituent Lodges two method of raising funds for a charitable if filled before the next Annual Commu- Section 2.13: Trustees-Manage Fund years advanced notice of the location of purpose approved by a Lodge through by nication, shall be filled through appoint- The Trustees shall have the control the Annual Communication and allow the sale of tickets or chances from which ment by the Grand Master from a list of and management of the permanent plenty of time to plan for their travel to the winning ticket or tickets will be not less than three nominees submitted Grand Charity Fund. attend said communication. selected and the pre-determined prize or by the Board of Trustees, such appoint- The Trustees shall have the authority Respectfully submitted by Glendon Rice, prizes awarded to the holder or holders ment to serve until the next Communica- to invest in U.S. Government Securities Jr. of the winning ticket or tickets. tion of the Grand Lodge when a Trustee such portion of the General Fund as may Unity Lodge #130 1. That a raffle will be for the -pur shall be elected for the unexpired portion from time to time be set aside from said pose of raising funds for only approved of the term. No member of the Trustees Fund for the investment by action of the Section 5.01: LOTTERIES Masonic Charities or for purposes of shall be eligible to be elected for more Finance Committee and with the approv- Current improving the Mason/Lodge-owned than two consecutive terms. al of the Most Worshipful Grand Master. Permitted: It shall be permissible for a building in which a Lodge shall regularly Section 7. All elections shall be by bal- Proposed Language: Lodge to hold a lottery (raffle) under the meet. lot, and a majority of all votes cast shall Bylaws following conditions. That all raffles -com Rationale: be necessary for a choice. Section 2.13: Trustees-Manage Fund ply with the South Dakota Judicial Code As the Masonic Lodges in our state Rationale: The Trustees shall have the control Section 22:25-24. See Special Dispensa- continue to age, the opportunity for a The Trustees are the directors of the and management or the permanent tion form in the Appendix. Lodge to raise some funds to rehabilitate South Dakota not-for-profit corporation Grand Charity Fund. Definition: The term “lottery” shall be and restore our structures is essential. By which comprises the legal organization The Trustees shall have the authority to construed as a “raffle”. Raffle defined: a making this avenue available, there may of the Fraternity in this state. That is an invest such portion of the General Fund method of raising funds for a charitable be some Lodges which will be able to incontrovertible statement by virtue of and all other Funds of the Grand Lodge purpose by the sale of tickets or chances save and improve their respective struc- Section 4 of the Articles of Incorpora- as may from time to time be set aside from which the winning ticket or tickets tures. tion of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of from said Funds for the investment by will be selected and the pre-determined This also promotes the interaction South Dakota. The current provisions action of the Finance Committee and prize or prizes awarded to the holder or between the Lodge and the community for election of Trustees are set forth in with the approval of the Most Worshipful holders of the winning ticket or tickets. thus building new opportunities for both the Bylaws Section 2.17 rather than the Grand Master. 1. That a raffle will be for the purpose entities. The more that a city or a town Constitution. Clarity, consistency, and Rationale: of raising funds for only approved Ma- “sees” its Masons, the stronger the bond the legal reality that the Trustees are the For as long as any Trustee or prior sonic Charities. within the community. When a Masonic directors of the corporation mandate Trustee can recall the Grand Charity 2. That no individual Mason will ben- structure needs repair and Masons work that the provisions for election be in the Fund and the other surplus Funds of efit or make a profit from any raffle. to improve it, they will also improve their Constitution. The duties of the Trustees the Grand Lodge have been invested by 3. Lodge not to lose money: if any image. are properly set forth in Bylaws. Section the Trustees in government securities, raffle fails to raise the necessary funds to 2.17 of the Bylaws would no longer be common stocks, mortgages, corporate cover the expense of the raffle, the mem- PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL necessary if this amendment is adopted bonds, and other conservative financial bers of the Lodge shall, from personal AMENDMENT ARTICLE X its provisions would be replaced with vehicles as recommended by professional funds, pay that portion not covered by Current Language: “Reserved for future use” or similar lan- investment advisors employed the Grand the sale of the raffle tickets. CONSTITUTION guage of the same import. Lodge. Removing the restriction to “U.S. 4. The motion to hold a raffle must be Article X: Officers - Proposed by: Government Securities” and including all seconded and passed by a 2/3 majority of Election - Appointment WB James D. Taylor, PM Resurgam surplus Funds reflects both current the members present. Section 6. All elections shall be by bal- Lodge #31 Continued on next page May 2018 Masonic Messenger • 15 PROPOSED LEGISLATION From previous page Secretary, to discharge his powers and Section 4.113.) When the three Degrees returned to the Lodge Room and under practice and longstanding reality. duties using the employees of the Grand are conferred in a one day the following the direction of the instructor perform Proposed by: Lodge. minimum standards must be met. this examination as a minimum and if WB James D. Taylor, PM, Resurgam Proposed by: 1. Each candidate who is receiving the Worshipful Master is satisfied he Lodge #31 WB James D. Taylor, PM Resurgam courtesy work (not a candidate of the will declare him (them) proficient on Trustee of the Grand Lodge of South Lodge #31 Host Lodge) must be accompanied by a the Master Mason Degree. Dakota Trustee of the Grand Lodge of South member of his Lodge and a letter from 5. A 3x5 Membership File Card will March 2, 2018 Dakota his Lodge, over the signature of the be completed on each candidate, to in- Proposed in open lodge by: March 2, 2018 Worshipful Master and the Seal of the clude his name, the name of his Lodge, Resurgam Lodge #31, Mitchell, Seconded in open lodge by Resurgam Lodge, clearly stating that the Candidate the date of the conferral of the Degrees, March 13, 2018 Lodge #31, Mitchell, on March 13, 2018 had submitted a Petition that had been that a satisfactory Examination of his WB Craig Kelly, Master received, referred to committee, report- Proficiency was completed, and the PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL Seconded in open lodge by St. John’s ed on and balloted on, all in compli- name and location of the Lodge confer- AMENDMENT ARTICLE XIV Lodge #1, Yankton, on March 13, 2018 ance with Sections 4.60, 4.61, and 4.95 ring the Degrees. Current Language: WB James H. Frey, Master through 4.99 of these laws. The letter 6. The Host Lodge will record the CONSTITUTION must also request courtesy work of the proceedings of the conferral, includ- Article XIV: Powers of Grand Master JOINDER IN PROPOSED host Lodge. ing names of the Brethren taking the Section 6. To exercise the executive CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2. After the conferral of the Entered various offices in each Degree, and the functions of the Grand Lodge when not The undersigned members of the Apprentice Degree the candidate(s) names and Lodge of each candidate. in session. Grand Lodge of South Dakota join in, will be taken into a private room and 7. The Host Lodge, within no more Proposed Language: and second, the amendments to the instructed by an instructor and as many than thirty days following the confer- CONSTITUTION Constitution of the Grand Lodge of assistant instructors as the Worship- ral of the Degrees, shall transmit to the Article XIV: Powers of Grand Master South Dakota, particularly the following ful Master appoints. The candidate(s) Lodge of each new Master Mason the Section 6. To exercise the executive portions: will be instructed how to give the Step, membership file card (paragraph 5, functions of the Grand Lodge; “executive l. Amendment to Article X, Section 6, of DueGuard, Sign, Grip, and Word of an above) and a copy of the minutes of the functions” being defined as such supervi- the Constitution; Entered Apprentice. He (they) will then meeting (paragraph 6, above.) sory authority over the employees of the 2. Amendment to Article XIV, Section return to the Lodge Room and under PROPOSED LANGUAGE: Grand Lodge of South Dakota, exercised 6, of the Constitution; and the direction of the instructor perform Delete all the original language and in conjunction with the Grand Treasurer- 3. Amendment to Article of the Consti- this instruction as a minimum and if replace with the following: Secretary, as necessary to accomplish the tution; the Worshipful Master is satisfied his The conferring of the three Degrees specific powers set forth in this Article all as proposed by WB James D. Taylor will declare him (them) proficient on (EA, FC, MM) within less than a seven XIV. and also seconded on March 13, 201 8, the Entered Apprentice Degree. day period shall be authorized once Rationale: by Resurgam Lodge #31 and Saint John’s 3. After the conferral of the Fellow- each Masonic year to each constitu- The routine, day to day, business Lodge of Mitchell and Yankton, South craft Degree the candidate(s) will be ent Lodge provided that their fees have of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota Dakota, respectively. instructed in the same manner as in 2 been paid to the Grand Lodge on time is now accomplished by an employee MWB Dennis Robinson, PGM, Resur- above how to give the Step, for that year. In the event a Lodge or employees who function under the gam Lodge 31 DueGuard, Sign, Pass Grip, Grip, and desires to confer the three Degrees as supervision of the Grand Treasurer- Trustee of the Grand Lodge of South Word of a Fellowcraft. The candidate(s) listed above with less than a seven day Secretary pursuant to Section 2.04 Dakota will then be returned to the Lodge period between each degree for a sec- of the Bylaws. The broad “executive March 13, 2018 Room and under the direction of the in- ond time, a Special Dispensation will be function” statement contained in the WB Steve Green, PM, St. John’s Lodge structor perform this examination as a required from the Grand Master. When current version of Article XIV, Section #1 Trustee of the Grand Lodge of South minimum and if the Worshipful Master the three Degrees are conferred in one 6, presumably hearkens back to the Dakota is satisfied he will declare him (them) day or within seven days the following period in which the Grand Lodge had March 13, 2018 proficient on the Fellowcraft Degree. minimum standards must be met. no employees and the Grand Treasurer- 4. Following the conferral of the Mas- 1. The Host Lodge shall inform the Secretary was the de facto functionary PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT ter Mason Degree the candidate(s) will Grand Secretary that they will be of the Grand Lodge under the de jure SECTION 4.137: ONE DAY be instructed in the same manner as in hosting a One Day Conferral at least 30 authority of the Grand Master. Today CONFERRAL 2. Above on how to give the Step, Due- days in advance of the event. This noti- employees supervised by the Grand CURRENT LANGUAGE: Guard, Sign, Grand Hailing Sign of Dis- fication shall be in writing and contain Treasurer Secretary discharge those The conferring of the three Degrees tress, Pass Grip, Password, Strong Grip the signatures of the Worshipful Master functions. This amendment clarifies (EAI FC, MM) within less than a seven or Lion’s Paw. The Five Points of Fellow- and Secretary of the Lodge along with that the Grand Master has authority, in day period requires a Special Dispen- ship, the Substitute Word and the Grand the conjunction with the Grand Treasurer- sation from the Grand Master. (see Masonic Word. The candidate(s) will be Continued on next page 16 • Masonic Messenger May 2018

PROPOSED LEGISLATION From previous page Substitute Word. Once completed the right to confer the Degrees in a One Day Secretary the names, Lodges, and MORI seal of the Lodge. candidates shall be returned to the Lodge setting once each Masonic year with numbers of all the new Brothers and lets 2. The Worshipful Master or his room to complete the Degree. some added requirements. The notifica- the Office print new dues cards and mail designee shall verify that each candidate 4. Within 30 days of the completion of tion to the Grand Secretary ensures the out the new member packages. is proficient in the Steps, Due-Guards, the One Day Conferral the Host Lodge number of times a Lodge has conferred The Current Section 5 is obsolete with Signs, Grips, Words, Pass Grips* and shall submit to the Grand Secretary a list the Degrees in this manner. the implementation of MORI. Passwords* of each Degree before allow- of the names of the candidates, Lodges, Deleting Section 1 of the current By- The Current Sections 6 and 7 are ing them to proceed to the next Degree. and MORI number of those Brothers Laws deletes redundancy. redundant with other By-Laws. By sign- (* if there is one for that Degree) who completed their degree that day and Combining the requirements of Cur- ing the courtesy letter that these By-Laws 3. After the Second Section of the the name of the Brother who oversaw rent Sections 2 and 3 into the Proposed require, the Lodge has already said that Master Mason Degree is completed, the the proficiency work if other than the Section 2 saves space. everything was handled in accordance Worshipful Master, or his designee, shall Worshipful Master. By having instruction as stated in the with these by-laws. verify that each candidate is proficient RATIONALE: Proposed Section 3 between the 2 nd Proposed by: with the Step, Due-Guard and Sign, The use of the One Day Conferral and 3rd Sections of the Master Mason WB Douglas N. Papendick Grand Hailing Sign of Distress (and the should not be at the discretion of the Degree, it allows the candidates to make Past Master, Resurgam Lodge #31 words that are annexed to it), Pass Grip, Grand Master. This change would allow their proficiency prior to actually signing March 14, 2018 Password, Strong Grip of the Lion’s Paw, each constituent Lodge, which has timely the By-Laws of their Lodge. WB Jason Swindler, Past Master,

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