2017 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication Proceedings
2017 PROCEEDINGS The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M.
Minnesota
Robert L. Darling, Grand Master
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ROBERT L. DARLING GRAND MASTER 4 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
BIOGRAPHY GRAND MASTER ROBERT L. DARLING
Robert L. Darling, “Bob”, was born on February 17, 1956 in Mattoon, Illinois. His parents were Russell D. and Theresa D. Darling. They lived in Greenup, Illinois. The family moved from Greenup to Decatur, Illinois and then to Maroa, Illinois where he attended the Maroa Elementary and Maroa-Forsyth High School. After graduating from the high school in mid-year, Bob enrolled and attended Illinois State University located in Normal, Illinois. In December 1976, he graduated with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Technology.
Bob has worked for numerous companies including Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, Illinois; Baldwin Associates, Clinton, Illinois; Schrock Cabinets/An Electrolux Company, Arthur, Illinois, Electrolux Home Products, St. Cloud, Minnesota. He is currently employed with the State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry, OSHA Enforcement as a Safety Investigator Principal, and has worked there since 2003.
Bob has been a Master Mason for 29 years. He was initiated on November 23, 1987; passed to a Fellowcraft on December 12, 1987; and was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on January 9, 1988 by Maroa Lodge No. 454, in Maroa, Illinois. He was raised by his father-In-law, W. Brother Larry Austin, who was the Master of Maroa Lodge No. 454 at that time. He was appointed to the offices of Junior Steward and Junior Deacon while at Maroa Lodge No. 454.
After relocating to Minnesota in 1990, he immediately became involved with North Star Lodge No. 23, where he became a dual member. In January 1996, Bob was installed as W. Master of North Star Lodge No. 23. He and his wife, Kathy were active with the St. Cloud Chapter of DeMolay (Including becoming a DeMolay Dad) and St. Cloud Job’s Daughters, Bethel Chapter No. 11 (escorts). He also became a plural member with Monticello Lodge No. 16 located in Monticello, Minnesota.
M. W. Brother Charles Luman appointed him as a Grand Lodge District Representative. He served as a District Representative until 2001 when M.W. Brother Roger Taylor appointed him as the Grand Pursuivant. In 2003, he stepped away from being actively involved with the Grand Lodge due to his father’s health and the demands of his personal work duties. He was reappointed as a District Representative and served in that position until 2009, when Past Grand Master Tom McCarthy made the appointment of W. Brother Robert “Bob” Darling as Junior Grand Steward.
He also has membership with Royal Arch Masonry, Scottish Rite Masonry, Osman Shrine, St. Cloud Shrine Club, and Order of Eastern Star. In 2015, he was honored by receiving his KCCH (Red Hat) from the Scottish Rite.
He and his wife Kathy live in Becker, Minnesota and have been married since December 1979. Their only son Matthew, his wife Annie, and their daughters Brynn, Cailin, and Marin live in Sartell, Minnesota. Besides spoiling the grandchildren, and his love for the craft, he enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, and woodworking.. 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 5
JOHN B. STUDELL DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 6 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
BIOGRAPHY DEPUTY GRAND MASTER JOHN B. STUDELL
John Bergman Hodge Studell was born and raised in South Minneapolis. He was educated in Minnesota and England. After graduation, his interest in law shifted focus to politics and more especially within the historical context of political science. An opportunity of gaining further graduate credits that could apply towards a Masters Degree led him back to Great Britain. Gratified by the publication of his subject article as well as a very rewarding grade, John soon returned to the United States. Upon his return, he was hired by the Minnesota State legislature and worked for the Minnesota House of Representatives. During these years, he also found time to dedicate further study to his lifelong passion of horology. In an effort to hone and refine his ability and technique, he attended St. Paul College where he received an outstanding student award for watch and jewelry course work. In the years to follow, John returned to England for a Masters class in complications and design. Working with his father, he often enjoyed the opportunity of employing his watch, clock and jewelry skills. Today, this experience and educational background is used primarily in the maintenance of his own (too large) collection, his in-house design pieces and all too frequent acquisitions. Accepting a job with an agency of the Federal Government in the 1990’s prompted a move. Not many years later, believing that he would derive more satisfaction away from government work, he entered the private sector. This transition allowed for a happy return to Minnesota. John purchased a home in Minneapolis which just happened to be located near his South Minneapolis office and was also situated in his old neighborhood. In the fall of 1998, after years of interest and at the suggestion of his father, he joined Minnehaha Lodge No. 165. In rapid succession he proceeded through the chairs and served as Master in 2004. Memberships in both the Scottish and York Rites followed, as did Zuhrah Shrine, Arc Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Minnehaha Chapter No. 37 Order of the Eastern Star, Minneapolis Council No. No. 2, Mounted Commandery No. 23, Red Cross of Constantine, York Rite College, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest, Knight Masons, Royal Order of Scotland, and quite a few other invitational Bodies. John’s Masonic involvement led to his having served as Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix, charter member of the Minneapolis Valley Knights of St. Andrew, Master of Cass Lodge No. 243 and a membership in Cataract Lodge No. 2. In addition, John has received the 33rd Degree, the Knight Commander of the Temple, Order of the Purple Cross, KYCH and has enjoyed the distinction of having served as a Grand Officer in each of the York Rite Bodies. John was also active with the Board of Custodians of the Work. John is greatly honored by having been afforded the opportunity of serving the Grand Lodge in the capacities of Grand Sword Bearer under Most Worshipful Brother Jerry Rhodes and as Grand Chaplain under Most Worshipful Brother Thomas Jackson. In 2009 Most Worshipful Brother John L. Cook, Jr. appointed john to the progressive line of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. John regards this appointment as a singularly affirming gesture and a supreme Honor. John and Lissa Bill married in December of 2012. Lissa is the daughter of Patricia and Worshipful Brother Gary Bill. Lissa and John’s marriage joined two people in a loving and supportive relationship and it also served to unite two families, both of which enjoy deep and historic ties to the Fraternity. 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 7 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2017-2018 —Front row, left to right, Grand Secretary, Douglas J. Master, Campbell, Cataract Edward Lodge R. No. Halpaus, 2; Mora LodgeDeputy Grand No. 223, North Star Lodge No. Studell, 23, Minnehaha Northeast-Winslow Lodge Lewis No. Lodge 165, No. Cataract Lodge 125; No. Grand 2, Master, Cass John Lodge B. No. 243; Senior No. Grand 290, Warden, Red Steven Wing D. Johnson, Lodge Macalester LodgeNo. 8; Junior Grand Warden, Ethan A. Seaberg, Red Summit Wing Lodge Lodge No. 263. No. Second 8; Row, Grand left Treasurer, to Brent right: L. Grand Metcalf, Organist, Tusler- Glen H. Carlson, Tusler-Summit Henthorn, Lodge Cataract Lodge No. 2; Junior Grand Deacon, No. Tony R. Krall, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165; 263; Grand Piper, Ralph L. Magnusson, Forest Lake Grand Pursuivant, Terry L. Lodge No. 344; Grand Lodge Education Officer, Mark G. Robbins, Mankato Lodge 320; No. 12; Grand Grand Orator, Chaplain, Ryan S. Edward Regnier, Mound H. Lodge Perlman,No. TemplarSteward, Foster D. Lodge Solem, Minnehaha No. Lodge No. 176, 165, Templar PhoenixLodge No. 176, DaylightSt. Johns LodgeLodge Lebanon No. Lodge No. No.1; 346; Grand Senior 350.Sword Grand Bearer, Steward, Dayton Timothy Back A. Berg, Boche, row,Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge leftNo. 125; Grand to Marshal, Nicholas right:Minnehaha J. Lodge Settich, No. Junior 165, Cass GrandLodge No. 243; Grand Tyler, Douglas A. Beach, Minnehaha Lodge 351; Grand Standard Bearer, Scott J. Coursey, Rochester Lodge No. 21; Senior Deacon, Rolf M. Widstrand, Biwabik 293. No. 165, Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 8 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
at the
ONE HUNDRED-SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Bloomington, April 7 and 8, 2017
Officiating:
M. W. Robert L. Darling, Becker, Grand Master
R. W. Douglas J. Campbell, Minneapolis, Grand Secretary
Elected and Installed:
M. W. John B. Studell, Minneapolis, Grand Master
R. W. Douglas J. Campbell, Minneapolis, Grand Secretary
Ordered to be read in all Lodges 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 9
Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota
2016 - 2017
At the One Hundred Sixty Third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota held at Bloomington, April 8-9, 2016, the following officers were elected and appointed for the ensuing year: ELECTED
R. W. Robert L. Darling (16-23) (Kathy) ...... Grand Master 12959 Carole Drive, Becker, 55308 Cell 320-250-4121
R. W. John B. Studell (2-165-243) (Lissa) ...... Deputy Grand Master 2436 - 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55406 Cell 612-724-2752
R. W. Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) (Sharon) . . . .Senior Grand Warden 612 McLean Street, Mora, 55051-1812 Home Phone 763-552-0466 - Cell 763-516-4435
R. W. Steven D. Johnson (8-290) (Lynette) ...... Junior Grand Warden 4152 Arbor Lane, Eagan, 55122 Home Phone 763-552-0466 - Cell 612-799-1979
R.W. Brent L. Metcalf (263) (Janel) ...... Grand Treasurer 3785 Mt Vernon Lane, Woodbury, 55129-5010 (home) 651-739-3653; (office) 715-273-2429
R.W. Douglas J. Campbell (2) (Patty) ...... Grand Secretary 5841 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis 55417-3119; (cell) 612-281-2184; Grand Lodge Office, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, 55437- 3699; (cell) 612-281-2184; (office) 952-948-6700 or 1-800-245-6050
Board of Corporate Trustees M.W. Robert L. Darling (16-23) G.M. R.W. John B. Studell (2-165-243) D.G.M. R.W. Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) S.G.W. R.W. Steven D. Johnson (8-290) J.G.W. Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg (8) S.G.D. Wor. Rolf M. Widstrand (293) J.G.D. M.W. James A. Christensen (293-349) P.G.M. M.W. John R. Gann (277-351) 10 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPOINTED Wor. Mark Robbins (12) (JoMarie) ...... Grand Lodge Education Officer 467 Marvin Blvd., Mankato, 56003 – (R) 507-645-8104
Wor. James A. Johnson (165-213) (Sally) ...... Grand Chaplain 24320 Placid Drive, Deerwood, MN 56444-8276 – (R) 218-534-5340
Wor. Gregory J. Lane (1) (Pat) ...... Grand Orator 2697 Hawthorne Lane, Stillwater, 55082 – (R) 651-439-8259 (C) 612-670-5822
Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg (8) (Karen) ...... Senior Grand Deacon 1334 East Avenue, Red Wing, 55066 – (R) 651-388-9358 – (C) 651-380-4817
Wor. Rolf M. Widstrand (293) ...... Junior Grand Deacon 5798 Stepetz Road 53, Aurora, 55705 – (C) 651-380-4817
Wor. Dwight W. Day (239) (Georgia) ...... Grand Standard Bearer 424 Maple Lane, Eveleth, MN 55734-4026 – (R) 218-744-5039 – (C) 218-750-6680
Wor. Lee A. Craig (92)...... Grand Sword Bearer 23705 County Road 1, Elk River, 55330 — (C) 612-217-3686
Wor. Jesse Hopkins-Hoel (23) (Carissa) ...... Grand Marshal 2001 Summit Drive, St. Cloud, 56303 — (C) 320-281-9191
Wor. Tony R. Krall (165) (Bev) ...... Senior Grand Steward 673 Hillside Drive, Eagan, 55121-2354 – (R) 651-686-7921 — (C) 612-747-6909
Wor. Dayton L. Berg (125) (Judy) ...... Junior Grand Steward 53153 Rush Lake Trail, Rush City, 55069 – (R) 320-358-3768 – (C) 651-434-8031
Wor. Bryce A. Stoltenberg (114) (Lisa)...... Grand Pursuivant 1273 - 131st Street, Luverne, 56156 – (R) 507-283-4999
Wor. Herman “Butch” Aschnewitz (16) (Dianne) ...... Grand Tyler 885 145th Street NW, Monticello, 55362 — (R) 763-878-2451
Wor. Ralph L. Magnusson (344) (Betty Maloney) ...... Grand Piper 25611 W. Comfort Drive, Wyoming, 55092 — (R) 651-462-0192 — (C) 651-398-3618
Wor. Glen H. Carlson (263) ...... Grand Organist 1453 2nd Street SW, New Brighton, 55112 — (R) 651-636-7986 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 11
Living Past Grand Masters Verne E. Long (148) ...... 1382 - 90th Avenue, Pipestone, 56164 ...... 507-825-4079 Donald M. Severson (187-350) 11405 Baltimore Street NE, Blaine, 55449 ...... 763-561-5926 David S. Bouschor (198) . . . . .124 North 24th Avenue East, Duluth 55812 ...... 218-724-7761 Charles Baltos (8) ...... 149 Kingswood Drive, Red Wing, 55066 ...... 651-388-4379 Jack A. Benson (176) ...... 5597 Dunlap Avenue N, Shoreview, 55126 ...... 763-786-0045 Eric J. Neetenbeek (306-2) . . .11376 Bluestem Lane, Eden Prairie, 55347 ...... 952-941-0338 J.V. Christianson (119) ...... 3442 County Road 6, Milroy, 56263 ...... 507-336-2419 Charles J. Luman (263) ...... 1407 Brooks Avenue, Roseville, 55113 ...... 651-633-7269 Jeffry N. Lewis (100) ...... 5874 Martin Road, Brainerd, 56401 ...... 612-598-5569 Philip G. Soderberg (22) . . . . .214 SW 28th Street, Rochester, 55902 ...... 507-289-2903 Roger J. Taylor (23-92) ...... 1212 Riverside Drive, Saint Cloud, 56304 ...... 320-252-7710 Terry L. Tilton (189-239) . . . . .816 E Howard St, Hibbing, 55746-1720 ...... 218-263-9081 Neil E. Neddermeyer (205) . . .16789 - 78th Avenue North, Maple Grove 55311 . . .763-493-5664 Gerald E. Rhoads (287) . . . . .34133 Oasis Road, Center City, 55012 ...... 651-257-1658 Andrew J. Rice (263) ...... 19375 Rosedale Court, Deephaven, 55331 ...... 952-380-4801 Steven R. Johnson (209) . . . . .304 South Redwood, Winthrop, 55396-2370 ...... 507-647-2648 Raymond G. Christensen (286)5175 North Shore Drive, Duluth, 55804 ...... 218-525-7610 Thomas C. Jackson (277-351) 431 Post Road, Circle Pines, 55014 ...... 612-801-0708 Thomas G. McCarthy (209) . . .PO Box 633, Winthrop, 55396 ...... 507-647-2292 John L. Cook, Jr. (263) ...... 47981 Barber Drive, Stanchfield 55080 ...... 320-358-3897 Thomas E. Hendrickson (2-8) .Bloomington ...... Brian E. Beermann (191) . . . . .1736 E 63rd Street, Inver Grove Hgts, 55077...... 612-865-0569 David E. Olson (165-344) . . . .23050 Hilo Court N., Forest Lake, 55025 ...... 651-399-3539 James A. Christensen (293-349)2517 Providence Road, Duluth, 55811-2497 . . . . . 218-349-1828 John R. Gann (277-351) . . . . .3745 Towndale Drive, Bloomington, MN 55431 . . . . 612-306-5905 Robert L. Darling (16-23) . . . . .12959 Carole Drive, Becker, 55308 ...... 320-250-4121 Living Past Grand Treasurers Fred B. Vihovde (346-2) . . . . .2162 Water Lilly Lane, Eagan, 55122 ...... 952-808-9229 Douglas J. Campbell (2) . . . . .5841 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55417 . . . . .612-281-2184 Eric J. Neetenbeek (306-2) . . .11376 Bluestem Lane, Eden Prairie, 55347 ...... 952-941-0338 Permanent Members of Grand Lodge R. Peter Schue (209) P.D.R...... 224 Lincoln Avenue East, Gaylord, 55344 . .507-237-5156 Norrin Storelee (36) P.D.R...... 32676 - 220th Street, Lanesboro, 55949 . . . .507-467-3328 Donald A. Rippentrop (26) P.D.R. . . . .1811 Brookside Drive, Albert Lea, 56007 . . .507-373-3610 Richard M. Hyllested (176-320) P.D.R. 1992 Sioux Blvd., New Brighton, 55112 . . . .651-636-7077 Leo E. Luettjohann (141) P.D.R...... 132 Twin Drive, Crookston, 56716 ...... 218-281-1561 Richard A. Bowdin (64) P.Cust...... 399 W. Amber Lake Drive, Fairmont 56031 .507-238-5774 John P. Carlson (54) P.D.R...... 127 Fulton Street, Mankato, 56001 ...... 507-931-3828 David A. Rahm (273 - 92) P.A.D...... 3754 - 317th Avenue NW, Cambridge 55008 763-691-0455 Eugene Lawrence, Jr. (275) P.D.R.. . .42493 Turtle Lake Road, Bigfork, 56628 . . .218-832-3508 Peter S. Ekholm (290) P.C.T.C...... 1703 Lilac Lane, St. Paul, 55118-3647 . . . . .651-454-5277 Clifford H. Isley (54) P.RLEO ...... 33875 Skyview Ridge, Saint Peter 56082 . . .507-931-1240 John W. Loutzenhiser (11-6) P.D.R. . .6708 Chadwick Drive, Savage, 55378 . . . . .952-447-3032 M. Wiley Smith (165-350) P.A.D...... 10631 Wentworth Ave S, Bloom., 55420 . . .952-881-0940 Raymon H. Randall (199) P.D.R. . . . .2161 - 220th Avenue, Tracy, 56175 ...... 507-629-4502 Maynard L. Townswick (101) P.D.R. . .936 Miles Drive, Worthington, 56187 ...... 507-372-2325 James L. Blakesley (213) P.D.R...... 319 4th St NW, Aitkin, 56431-1213 ...... 218-927-2027 Donald E. Olsen (5) P. Cust...... 8514 Jewel Ave S, Cottage Grove, 55016 . .651-459-4593 Phillip M. Bradbury (265) P.D.R . . . . .5424 - 52nd Ave N, Crystal, 55429 ...... 763-537-0328 Lee A. Dorholt (320-277) P.A.D...... 3265 Webster Ave. S, St. Lou. Park, 55416 .612-382-0960 Richard T. Labraaten (233) P.D.R. . . .Box 1841, Bemidji, 56619 ...... 218-759-0178 Vernon Schwalbe (320-135) P.D.R. . .2111 Grandview Blvd, Mound, 55364 ...... 612-720-6164 12 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Rules for Masonic Dates 1. Ancient Craft Masons: Add 4000 to the current light year, thus: A.D. 2017 plus 4000 equals A.L. (Anno Lucis—Year of Light) 6017.
2. Royal Arch Masons: Add 530 to the current year, thus: A.D. 2017 plus 530 equals A.I. (Anno Inventionis—Year of Discovery) 2547.
3. Royal and Select Masters: Add 1000 to the current year, thus: A.D. 2017 plus 1000 equals A.Dep. (Anno Depositionis—Year of Deposits) 3017.
4. Knights Templar: Subtract 1118 from the current year, thus: A.D. 2017 minus 1118 equals A.O. (Anno Ordinis—Year of the Order) 899.
5. Scottish Rite: Add 3760 to the current year. (after September add one year more) thus: 2017 plus 3760 equals A.M. (Anno Mundi—Year of the World) 5777.
Occasional Communications There were five Occasional Communications of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota during the 2016- 2017 term. April 23, 2016 An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the hall of Delta Lodge No. 119, Marshall, Minnesota to conduct a Cornerstone Ceremony for the new addition to the Lyon County Government Center. Using the Lodge Room of Delta Lodge No. 119, Marshall, Minnesota, Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Darling , Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 1:30 P.M.
The following officers were present: M. W. Robert L. Darling Grand Master R. W. John B. Studell Deputy Grand Master R. W. Edward R. Halpaus Senior Grand Warden R. W. Steven D. Johnson Junior Grand Warden R. W. Douglas J. Campbell Grand Secretary Wor. Charles Anderson, Jr. Acting Grand Chaplain Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg Senior Grand Deacon Wor. John Given Acting Junior Grand Deacon Wor. Jesse Hopkins-Hoel Grand Marshal Wor. Lee Craig Grand Sword Bearer Wor. James Curry Acting Grand Senior Steward Wor. Dayton L. Berg Junior Grand Steward Wor. Bryce Stoltenberg Grand Pursuivant Wor. Douglas Caskey Acting Grand Tyler Wor. Theodore Martz Acting Grand Piper Also in attendance was Past Grand Master J.V. Christianson, Southwest Area Deputy Charles Anderson, Jr., District Representative John Given, many officers and members of Delta Lodge No. 119 in Marshal. Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officers proceeded to lay the cornerstone of the new Lyon County Government Center in Due and Ancient Form. The was no oration given for this ceremony. The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 2:00 P.M., peace and harmony prevailing. Respectfully submitted, Douglas Campbell Grand Secretary 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 13
July 10, 2016 An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 10, 2016 at the hall of Bemidji Lodge No. 233, Bemidji, Minnesota to conduct a Cornerstone and Lodge Dedication Ceremony for the new hall of Bemidji Lodge No. 233. Using the Lodge Room of Bemidji Lodge No. 233, Bemidji, Minnesota, Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Darling , Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 1:00 P.M. The following officers were present: M. W. Robert L. Darling Grand Master R. W. John B. Studell Deputy Grand Master Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg As Senior Grand Warden R. W. Steven D. Johnson Junior Grand Warden R. W. Brent L. Metcalf Grand Treasurer Wor. James A. Johnson Grand Chaplain Wor. Kenneth Friese As Senior Grand Deacon Wor. Rolf Widstrand Junior Grand Deacon Wor. Jesse Hopkins-Hoel Grand Marshal Wor. Gregory J. Lane Grand Orator Wor.Dwight Day Grand Standard Bearer Wor. Ronald Burnard Acting Grand Senior Steward Wor. Dayton L. Berg Junior Grand Steward Wor. Bryce Stoltenberg Grand Pursuivant Wor. Herman Aschnewitz Grand Tyler Also in attendance was Past Grand Master James Christensen, Northwest Area Deputy Kenneth Friese, District Representatives Steve Turner and Ron Burnard, Area Custodian Douglas Pederson and many officers and members of Bemidji Lodge No. 233 in Bemidji. Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officers proceeded to lay the cornerstone and dedicate the hall of Bemidji Lodge No. 233 in Due and Ancient Form. W. Master Roger Schmidt of Bemidji Lodge No. 233 gave a talk on the history of Bemidji Lodge No. 233 and afterwards he opened the time capsule taken from the old Bemidji Lodge No. 233 hall. The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 2:30 P.M., peace and harmony prevailing. Respectfully submitted, Douglas J. Campbell Grand Secretary
August 16, 2016 An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Lake Avenue Temple, Duluth, Minnesota to conduct a Cornerstone Ceremony for the new Scottish Rite Rite Care Clinic down the block. Using the Lodge Room of Palestine Lodge No. 79, Duluth, Minnesota, Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Darling, Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 11:00 A.M. The following officers were present: M. W. Robert L. Darling Grand Master R. W. John B. Studell Deputy Grand Master R. W. Edward R. Halpaus Senior Grand Warden R. W. Steven D. Johnson Junior Grand Warden R. W. Douglas J. Campbell Grand Secretary Wor. James A. Johnson Grand Chaplain Wor. Mark Robbins Grand Lodge Education Officer Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg Senior Grand Deacon Wor. Rolf Widstrand Junior Grand Deacon Wor. Jesse Hopkins-Hoel Grand Marshal Wor. Lee Craig Grand Sword Bearer 14 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Wor. Tony Krall Grand Senior Steward Wor. Dayton L. Berg Junior Grand Steward Wor. Bryce Stoltenberg Grand Pursuivant Wor. Herman Aschnewitz Grand Tyler M.W. David S. Bouschor Acting Grand Piper Also in attendance was Past Grand Master Eric Neetenbeek, Northeast Area Deputy Bruce Carson, District Representative David Sarazin, District Representative Alan Mackenzie, District Representative Steven Turner and many officers and members of Duluth area lodges. Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officers proceeded to lay the cornerstone of the new Rite Care Language Disorders Clinic in Due and Ancient Form. A brief oration on the history of the Rite Care Clinic was given by W. Brother James Proctor. The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 12:00 P.M., peace and harmony prevailing. Respectfully submitted, Douglas Campbell Grand Secretary
October 22, 2016 An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the hall of Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114, Luverne, Minnesota to conduct a Lodge Rededication Ceremony for the recently repurchased hall of Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114. Using the Lodge Room of Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114, Luverne, Minnesota, Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Darling , Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 5:00 P.M. The following officers were present:
M. W. Robert L. Darling Grand Master R. W. John B. Studell Deputy Grand Master Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg As Senior Grand Warden R. W. Steven D. Johnson Junior Grand Warden Wor. Mark Robbins Grand Lodge Education Officer Wor. James A. Johnson Grand Chaplain Wor. Jesse Hopkins-Hoel Grand Marshal Wor. Gregory J. Lane Grand Orator Wor. Dayton L. Berg Junior Grand Steward Wor. Bryce Stoltenberg Grand Pursuivant
Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officers proceeded to rededicate the hall of Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 in Due and Ancient Form. The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 6:00 P.M., peace and harmony prevailing. Respectfully submitted, Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretary
November 20, 2016 An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota was held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the hall of Libanus Lodge No. 96, St. James, Minnesota to conduct a Lodge Rededication Ceremony for the recently redecorated hall of Libanus Lodge No. 96. Using the Lodge Room of Libanus Lodge No. 96, St. James, Minnesota, Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Darling , Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge Opened in Ample Form at 2:00 P.M. The following officers were present: 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 15
M. W. Robert L. Darling Grand Master R. W. John B. Studell Deputy Grand Master R. W. Edward R. Halpaus Senior Grand Warden Wor. Ethan A. Seaberg As Junior Grand Warden R. W. Douglas J. Campbell Grand Secretary/Marshal/Chaplain Wor. Mark Robbins Grand Lodge Education Officer Wor. Jesse Hopkins-Hoel Grand Marshal Wor. Gregory J. Lane Grand Orator Wor. Tony Krall Senior Grand Steward Wor. Dayton L. Berg Junior Grand Steward Also present were Southwest Area Deputy Chuck Anderson and District Representative Allen Peterson and many officers and members of Libanus Lodge No. 96. Following the instructions of the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge Officers proceeded to rededicate the hall of Libanus Lodge No. 96 in Due and Ancient Form. The Occasional Communication was then closed by the Grand Master in Ample Form at 3:00 P.M., peace and harmony prevailing. Respectfully submitted, Douglas J. Campbell, Grand Secretary
Public Opening of the Grand Lodge, Friday, April 7, 2017 Master Masons and visitors assembled in the Glenn Carlson Hall of the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, Minnesota, at 9:00 A.M. for the Public Opening of the 164th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Minnesota. The Grand Lodge Officers were in their stations and places and an opening prayer was given by Grand Chaplain James A. Johnson. Grand Master Robert L. Darling welcomed all who were present. The flags of Canada and the United States of America were presented by the Heroes of ‘76 unit of the National Sojourners. Participating were W. Brother Robert Selden, W. Brother Dale Seubert and W. Brother Mark Campbell. The Grand Master thanked the Brothers for the flag presentation and invited M. W. Brother Roger Taylor to give a tribute to the flag of the United States of America. He presented the flag tribute and invited the citizens of the United States to join him in pledging allegiance to the flag of our country. All then joined in the signing of the Star Spangled Banner.
Tribute to the United States’ Flag presented by M. W. Brother Roger J. Taylor The United States Flag - I direct your attention to the Flag of our beloved county. There it is - in the East, where it should always be displayed, standing in its rightful position of highest honor. May we never fail to honor it and adhere to the principles that it represents. Let us never forget, the spirit which built our great Nation; and the Constitution that has preserved it as our Flag, the sacred symbol of Americanism. The Star Spangled Banner was born in high hopes and treasured memories. It speaks of glories past, present and anticipated. It stands for the best and noblest sentiments of the human heart. It is an emblem of an abiding faith and, when the wind ripples it, thrills are awaken in us that no other emblem can stir. Justly we honor this Flag, symbol of the government that protects our precious heritage. A heritage preserved by the noble sacrifices and true devotion of a united people. A heritage, which under the gracious favor of our Heavenly Father, we fervently pray may be transmitted in full measure to our future generations. Its colors of red, white and blue are symbolic. Red is for courage, zeal, fervency; white is for purity, cleanness of life and rectitude of conduct; blue is for loyalty, justice and truth. The star is an ancient symbol which signifies dominion and sovereignty. When we see the Flag, we are reminded of the millions of men and women who have sacrificed so much to uphold its honor and glory, and we vow in our hearts that they shall never be forgotten. Let us live and obey the laws of the United States, and see that our heritage is not taken away from us. May God will that “Our Flag” shall proudly and victoriously wave over our glorious land of 16 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA freedom forever.
M. W. Brother Stanley Barclay, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, was then invited to deliver the flag tribute to the Canadian Flag: I now present the Flag of Canada, the symbol of Unity, Sovereignty and Peace. Between bars of Red and on a field of White, a single Maple Leaf blazons forth in all its autumnal glory. Its eleven points represent the ten provinces and other territories that comprise our great Dominion. This leaf comes from a noble tree that provided food, fuel and shelter to a Pioneer Nation. It is the symbol which indentifies Canada, Canadians and all things Canadian throughout the world. To Freemasons, the Red symbolizes the dauntless courage of our forefathers, which we emulate; and the White, that blameless purity of life and conduct to which we aspire. The points represent the eleven virtues of Knighthood, of which Patriotism is the greatest, and to which we are dedicated. Our Flag is a symbol of faith; the faith of our ancestors who pursued a dream of a Dominion stretching from Sea to Sea; the Faith of people from many lands who found in Canada a better life for their families. The Maple Leaf symbolizes our faith in merging many cultures to forge a new, stronger and uniquely Canadian cultural alloy. It is the symbol of hope, the hope of many who seek a new life, in a young and vibrant Country. Through Canada's demonstration of its strength in adversity, the Maple Leaf offers hope that the world may some day may live in peace and harmony. It is the symbol of Charity. The Maple Leaf proclaims to the world Canada's willingness to share its bounty through acts of Brotherhood around the globe. But above all, it is noted as a symbol of Peace. Long before it adorned our Flag, the Maple Leaf identified our Armed Forces on missions of freedom and peace throughout the world. Proclaiming Canada's dedication to peace and harmony with their neighbors. This emblem forcefully reminds us that on those moral qualities our Confederation was founded and that on their preservation its future greatness depends. Finally, it inspires in us a reverence for HIM, to whom we all fervently pray - "God Save our Queen and Heaven Bless the Maple Leaf forever. May God bless our Flag and all those who serve beneath its folds. Long may it wave in Peace and Brotherly Love.” So Mote It Be
The Grand Master thanked M. W. Brother Barclay for the flag tribute and invited all to join in the singing of Canadian National Anthem, “O Canada.” Grand Master Robert L. Darling gave a brief but hearty welcome to all present The Grand Master then introduced St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, who gave his welcome greetings to the assembly and invited all to come back in May for the Governor’s Fishing Opener, taking place this year on the Mississippi River just below the River’s Edge Convention Center and its new River Walk. The Grand Master then invited his longtime family friend to the podium, Ms. Janelle P. Kendall. Ms. Kendall is the four-term county attorney for Stearns County and played an active roll in the investigation over many years of the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling. Grand Master Darling then presented Ms. Kendall with his “Grand Master’s Community Service Award” recognizing her service to St. Cloud, Sterns County and the State of Minnesota. She thanked Grand Master Darling for this recognition and invited all to enjoy themselves in St. Cloud over the next few days, but to please stay out of her jail. Grand Master Darling then introduced DeMolay State Master Councilor, A.J. Brendel, who told the story of how a concerned Mason in Iowa, over a generation ago, led to his becoming a DeMolay and able to stand before the Grand Lodge crowd many years later. Grand Master Darling thanked A.J. for his remarks and presented him a $5,000 check for Minnesota DeMolay, to be used for youth leadership training. The Grand Master noted that he has asked W. Brother Terrance Schaffer to be his official photographer for the 164th Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication. The Grand Master then introduced Ms. Courtney Banks, the new Grand Bethel Honored Queen; 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 17
and the new Miss Minnesota Job’s Daughters, Olivia Taylor. Both just took office about a week ago. They spoke on their experiences in Job’s Daughters. Grand Master Darling then presented them with a check for $5,000 to the Job’s Daughters, also to be used exclusively for youth leadership training. The Grand Master then welcomed Worthy Grand Matron Georgiane Johnson for her greetings representing the Order of the Eastern Star. She thanked Bob for a great year of working together in so many ways and told the assembly how he epitomized Freemasonry. Georgiane invited all to attend the upcoming Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter sessions, May 5-7, 2017. The Worthy Grand Matron then presented the Grand Master with a few gifts he could use in his upcoming retirement: a grilling apron and grill tools. The Grand Master then called on Grand Marshal Jesse Hopkins-Hoel to assemble the delegation from the Grand Lodge of Manitoba for the presentation of the International Friendship Gavel.
International Brotherhood Friendship Gavel Presentation Present for the gavel presentation were Grand Master Stan Barclay, Grand Secretary Doug Webster and Past Grand Master C. Rae Haldane Wilsone. They would have liked to invite M.W. Brother Donald M. Severson to assist them with the presentation, but Don was unable to be present for the Friday session this year. M. W. Brother Stan Barclay made the 39th presentation of the International Friendship Gavel, explaining that: “On June 18, 1979 M.W. Brother Newton McLeary of Manitoba exchanged this gavel with M.W. Brother Donald M. Severson of Minnesota. The gavel, being of Canadian maple, constructed by American craftsmen and the case of American black walnut, constructed by a Canadian craftsman. Please return it in the same manner as before.” The gavel has now made 39 round trips between Minnesota and Manitoba. Grand Master Robert L. Darling and Deputy Grand Master John B. Studell received the gavel and thanked the brethren from the Grand Lodge of Manitoba for returning the gavel to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. He then assured our Manitoba Brothers that R. W. Brother John B. Studell would see that the gavel is safely returned to Manitoba in June for the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba. Grand Master Darling gave a special thank you to his wife, Kathy; and son, Brother Matt Darling; for all of their support this past year and throughout his time in Masonry. Bob reported that he made 177 visits to at least 67 lodges, traveling some 39,000 miles, including some 9,000 air miles. He then asked all of the brothers assembled to turn to their spouses and thank them for their support. The Grand Master then closed the public opening ceremony so the hall could be cleared and prepared for the tyled sessions of the 164th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.
Proceedings of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota One Hundred Sixty Fourth Annual Communication Friday, April 7, 2017
At 10:15 a.m., the 164th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Minnesota was opened by the Officers the Grand Master’s Minnesota lodges: North Star Lodge No. 23 and Monticello Lodge No. 16. The Grand Master was piped into the hall by Grand Piper Ralph Magnusson. After the opening, the Grand Lodge officers assumed their stations and places and the Grand Master asked the opening team to assemble west of the altar and be recognized. W. Master WB Andrew Harmer, North Star Lodge No. 23 Sr. Warden WB Christopher T. Chopp, North Star Lodge No. 23 Jr. Warden Brother Justin Brown, North Star Lodge No. 23 Treasurer WB Arthur C. Anecki, Monticello Lodge No. 16 Secretary WB James V. Youngren, North Star Lodge No. 23 18 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Sr. Deacon Brother James Harstad, North Star Lodge No. 23 Jr. Deacon Brother A.J. Schneller, North Star Lodge No. 23 Sr. Steward Brother Steve Anderson, North Star Lodge No. 23 Jr. Steward Brother Alex C. Wilson IV, Monticello Lodge No. 16 Chaplain WB Peter Bauer, North Star Lodge No. 23 Marshal Brother Phillip A. Johnson, North Star Lodge No. 23 Tyler Brother Mike Tollefson, North Star Lodge No. 23
The Grand Master declared that the Grand Lodge of Minnesota was opened in ample form for the business of the 164th Annual Communication.
The Grand Secretary, R. W. Douglas J. Campbell, was called on to present the Preliminary Report of the Credentials Committee. Following the delivery of the report he made the motion to approve the report, it was seconded and carried.
Preliminary Report of the Credentials Committee Your Committee on Credentials is pleased to report that a constitutional number of Chartered Lodges are registered and represented at this 164th Annual Communication, namely 95 of the 134 Lodges of record, constituting the necessary quorum to transact business that may come before this Grand Lodge for consideration. Respectfully submitted, R. W. Brent Metcalf W. Bro. Peter B. Van Osdol R. W. Douglas Campbell, Chairman
The Grand Master then called on R W. Brother Douglas Campbell to present the Business and Rules Committee's Report. He highlighted paragraph N dealing with cell phones and electronic communications from the tyled Grand Lodge sessions. He also briefly highlighted the procedure for voting on resolutions and other matters coming before the Annual Communication, which were contained as an addendum to the Report of the Business and Rules Committee. After presentation of the report, the Grand Secretary moved its adoption, which was then seconded and passed.
Report of the Committee on Business and Rules Your committee recommends that the business of this Annual Communication be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article I, of the General Regulations of this Grand Lodge, as amended, further, the order of business for this Communication shall be that as set forth in Article I, Section G1.04, except as shown in the printed program for this Annual Communication, or as may be revised by the Grand Master, at his discretion, to expedite the business and procedure of the Grand Lodge. We further recommend: A) Anyone speaking on any motion, resolution, or committee report shall do so from the main floor or from the platform of the auditorium, or as directed by the Grand Master. Prior to speaking the Brother shall state his name, office, and the Lodge he represents. B) The address of the Grand Orator shall be given at such time as shall be determined by the Grand Master, to expedite the business of the Grand Lodge. C) The ballot shall be declared closed at 2:00 p.m., April 7, 2017, and that the Tellers begin the canvas of the vote promptly thereafter. D) To facilitate voting and the work of the Tellers, the provisions of Paragraph 22 of Section G1.04, Article I of the General Regulations are suspended for this Annual Communication. E) The Grand Master shall decide all questions of order and procedure without debate. F) No brother shall speak more than twice on any motion, resolution, or committee report, without first obtaining permission from the Grand Master. If more than one brother rises at the same time, the Grand Master shall decide who shall speak first. G) When any motion, resolution or committee report is under debate, no motion shall be made or received, except to amend or lay on the table the matter being debated. 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 19
H) A motion to amend shall, until decided, preclude all other amendments to the main question. I) While any motion, resolution, committee report or any amendment thereto is being debated, no motion to lay the matter under consideration on the table shall be made or received without permission from the Grand Master. J) The proponents of any motion, resolution or committee report shall be given the right to open presentation. Those opposing shall then be heard and the proponents shall then have the opportunity to be heard again, whereupon the debate shall end unless the Grand Master orders otherwise. K) No new motion shall be received or entertained which changes the subject matter on which the original motion was made. L) Any motion or resolution passed by the Grand Lodge may not be reconsidered during the same Communication. M) That the provisions hereof be in force and effect at once, and that they remain in effect until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, in April 2018. N) All cell phones or other electronic communications devices shall be in silent or vibrate mode. Any cell phone going off otherwise shall subject the holder to a $25 penalty, payable to Minnesota Masonic Charities. You will leave the lodge hall before speaking on a communication device. All business conducted in the tyled meetings of the Grand Lodge Annual Communication may not, during the tyled communication, be communicated outside such meeting without express permission from the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, W. Bro. Jesse Hopkins-Hoel (23), Grand Marshal, Chairman W. Bro. Dwight W. Day (239) Grand Standard Bearer W. Bro. Bryce A. Stoltenberg (114) Grand Pursuivant Page 2 of the Business and Rules Committee Report: Delegates at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication are reminded of the Masonic Code for Procedures at Grand Lodge for Motions: SECTION G1.07 All motions, except such as are merely formal, and all resolutions shall be prepared using the following procedure: (a) The resolution shall be signed by the Brother sponsoring and intending to introduce it, together with his Lodge name and number. (b) The resolution is then presented to the Grand Secretary where a number will be assigned to it. (c) The sponsor will address the Grand Master at his earliest convenience and, when recognized by the Grand Master, will read the resolution to the Grand Lodge. It shall not be necessary, however, to read any resolution which has been on the first day of the Annual Communication distributed in printed form to all who are present and entitled to vote in the Grand Lodge. (d) The Grand Master will refer all resolutions to the proper committees for action, prior to a vote by Grand Lodge. (e) The committee or committees to which the resolution has been referred will act upon it and return it to the Grand Secretary. (f) The Grand Master, at first opportunity, will call the sponsor to the East for a second reading to the Grand Lodge and move its adoption. The Grand Master will notify the Committee on Jurisprudence if such Committee has proposed a modification of the resolution or expressed a desire to be heard. (g) After the motion for adoption has been seconded, the Grand Master will call for discussion. When the discussion has been finished he will put the motion to a vote. (h) After the vote the resolution shall be included in the printed proceedings.
Ballot Box Opened The Grand Master declared the Ballot Box open for the election of the Grand Lodge Officers for 2017-2018 and that the ballot box would close promptly at 2:00 this afternoon. 20 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Reading of the Previous Minutes The Grand Secretary was asked to present the reading of the minutes of the 2016 Annual Communication and any intervening communications. The Grand Secretary noted that the 2016 Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota are now available in PDF format on the Grand Lodge of Minnesota website for all who care to read them. He then moved the acceptance of the 2016 Grand Lodge Annual Proceedings. The motion was seconded and carried.
The Grand Master called on MWB John Cook for his Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee. John commented briefly and highlighted the need for a 2/3 majority vote to pass the resolutions. MWB Cook highlighted what approval by the Jurisprudence Committee means; that it was not an endorsement of the resolution, only that it was in the proper form to be acted on. He then moved the adoption of the Jurisprudence Committee preliminary report; the motion was seconded and passed.
Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee The jurisprudence Committee presents this as a preliminary report of the committee. The committee received copies of two new resolutions for your consideration at this Annual Communication and they are as follows: 1. A General Regulation Amendment, which will allow a background check on each petitioner 2. A General Regulation Amendment, a Grand Lodge per capita increase There were no Constitutional Amendment resolutions passed at last year’s Annual Communication that needed to be carried forward to this communication. It is important to point out that the Minnesota Masonic Code requires a 2/3 vote at two successive annual communication to amend the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Constitution. A Grand Lodge Standing Resolution or General Regulations Amendment requires a 2/3 vote of the members at one annual communication. However, notice of such amendment has to be given as a resolution at one session of such a communication and it having been referred to and reported by the Committee on Jurisprudence at a subsequent session before such a vote is taken. Furthermore, it is important to point out that the wording of resolutions may contain the opinions of those proffering that require the careful consideration of the members. The Committee wishes to emphasize that when a resolution is approved as to form, it refers to only the wording and citations of the constitution and General regulations and does not, in any manner, approve or endorse the resolution itself. Respectfully submitted, John L. Cook, Jr., P. G. M., Chairman Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretary Dayton L. Berg, Jr. Grand Steward Steven R. Johnson P. G. M.
First Reading of the Resolutions Grand Secretary Campbell moved to waive the first reading of the resolutions as they were printed in their entirety In the Preprinted Report booklet. The motion was seconded and carried with no opposition. The Resolutions to be considered at this Communication is as follows:
2017 Resolution No. 1 General Regulations Amendment—Petitions and Background Checks
WHEREAS, the Ancient Constitutions require that a candidate for Masonry must be of good report; and WHEREAS, in addition to thorough investigations, new technology allows additional resources to more thoroughly determine the character of Masonic petitioners; and WHEREAS, a more detailed petition would do more to aid investigators and Lodges in their work; and WHEREAS, electronic background checks would redouble that aid. NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED that SECTION G14.01 of Article XIV Petitions shall be 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 21
amended to read: SECTION G14.01 A Lodge is authorized to receive five (5) types of petitions: For degrees; for affiliation; for plural membership; for reinstatement; for restoration. A petition for degrees must be accompanied by an amount not less than one-third (1/3) of the whole fee for degrees, including the full cost of a background check, at the time of election, and must be the free and voluntary act of the petitioner, without improper solicitation. It shall clearly express a belief and trust in God, a favorable opinion of Masonry, a promise, if accepted, to conform to the usages and customs of the Fraternity and the Constitution and General Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota. It shall state the place of his birth, the present residence, with street and number, if there is one, his present occupation and, if not self-employed, the name and business address of his employer and the specific nature of their business. It shall further state the length of his consecutive residence in this State and in the Jurisdiction of the Lodge to which the petition is addressed, whether ever rejected by any other Masonic Lodge anywhere and, if so, when and by what Lodge or Lodges, and the post office address thereof. It shall show the petitioner's age to be no less than eighteen (18) years. It shall be signed with the full name of the petitioner, and must be recommended by two Master Masons in good standing, at least one of which must be a member of the of the Lodge petitioned and the other may be a member in good standing of a Lodge recognized by this Grand Lodge. No petition can be legally received which does not contain all of the foregoing data. A background check shall be completed for each petitioner. The form of the background check shall be determined by the Board of Corporate Trustees and once determined shall be used for each petition within this jurisdiction. No petition may be voted on which does not have attached to it the results of a background check. In accordance with the basic principles and the Ancient Landmarks of Masonry, every petition for membership in a constituent Lodge of the Grand Lodge shall be received and acted on without regard to the race, color, creed or national origin of the petitioner. Respectfully submitted, M.W. Bro. James A. Christensen, Biwabik Lodge No. 293 W. Bro. Shawn Carrick, Montgomery Lodge No. 258 W. Bro. John Helcl, Dakota Lodge No. 7 W. Bro. Monte Miller, Wayzata Lodge No. 205 W. Bro. Ethan Seaberg, Red Wing Lodge No. 8
2017 Resolution No. 2 General Regulations Amendment – Grand Lodge Annual Per Capita Increase Whereas the last increase in the Grand Lodge per capita was approved in 2004 and was in effect for the years 2005 through 2017. This increase brought the per capita payment to its present $29.00 per member, and Whereas the total membership in Minnesota Constituent Lodges has continued to decline every year since 1960, now resulting in yearly declining revenue, and Whereas Grand Lodge program and operating expenses continue to increase every year due to inflation, and Whereas a responsible fiscal policy requires that the Grand Lodge operate within annual per capita revenue and earnings from the Reserve Fund; and not spend the principal of the Reserve Fund so that the Reserve Fund remains intact for future generations, and Whereas it is the desire of the Grand Lodge to continue to provide quality programs and services to its members and constituent lodges, including membership seminars, money management services, mentorship services, lodge educational materials, the Minnesota Mason and the e- Mason newsletter. Therefore, be it resolved that, beginning with the dues payable for the year of 2018 by every member and reported to be in good standing by a lodge on its 2018 annual return, due at the Grand Lodge office on January 15, 2019, the amount of per capita remitted to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota shall be $40.00; and That SECTION G3.01 subsection (d), which now reads “From every member reported in good standing by a Lodge in its last Annual Return, Twenty-nine Dollars ($29.00); except, however any 22 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS member, who, being in the armed forces of the United States, has become a prisoner of war or has been declared missing in action, during said period or any part thereof. Refunds or adjustments of overpayment of per capita shall be permitted, but not to exceed two (2) years prior to the date of request. A refund can be requested by a Lodge, from the Grand Lodge, for per capita payments that were made for members who were stricken for non-payment of dues, but not to exceed two (2) years prior to the date of request.”; be replaced in its entirety with the following new SECTION G3.01 subsection (d): SECTION G3.01 (d) “From every member reported in good standing by a Lodge in its last Annual Return, Forty Dollars ($40.00); except, however any member, who, being in the armed forces of the United States, has become a prisoner of war or has been declared missing in action, during said period or any part thereof. Refunds or adjustments of overpayment of per capita shall be permitted, but not to exceed two (2) years prior to the date of request. A refund can be requested by a Lodge, from the Grand Lodge, for per capita payments that were made for members who were stricken for non-payment of dues, but not to exceed two (2) years prior to the date of request.” Respectfully submitted by the members of the Finance Committee: John B. Studell, Deputy Grand Master Edward R. Halpaus, Senior Grand Warden Steven D. Johnson, Junior Grand Warden Brent L. Metcalf, Grand Treasurer Douglas J. Campbell, Grand Secretary Ethan A. Seaberg, Senior Grand Deacon Rolf M. Widstrand, Junior Grand Deacon Tony R. Krall, Senior Grand Steward John R. Gann, Past Grand Master
The Grand Master then asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the distinguished guests to the west of the altar. Once this was accomplished, the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master went down to greet each of the visitors present and thank them for attending the 164th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.
Report of the Committee on Distinguished Guests Minnesota is pleased to have been honored with the presence of Distinguished Guests from Sister Jurisdictions and Appendant Bodies at our 164th Annual Communication. The inspiration their presence brings, demonstrates true brotherhood, friendship, and fellowship which is the epitome of Masonic relationships. The most hearty welcome is extended to each of you.
CONNECTICUT - 1789 - Most Worshipful Brother Simon R. LaPlace, Past Grand Master and Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association. OHIO - 1808 - Most Worshipful Brother George O. Braatz, Past Grand Master and Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Illinois - 1840 - Right Worshipful Brother Stephen Oakley, Senior Grand Warden. WISCONSIN - 1843 - Most Worshipful Brother Donald W. Hensiak, Grand Master; Right Worshipful Brother Arby Humphrey, Deputy Grand Master. IOWA - 1844 - Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master; Right Worshipful Brother Jack A. Cook, Deputy Grand Master; Most Worshipful Brother Craig L. Davis, Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master. CANADA IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO - 1855 - Very Worshipful Brother Percy Pilatzke, Past Grand Steward; Right Worshipful Brother Pat Curran, Past District Deputy Grand Master and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. NEBRASKA - 1857 - Worshipful Brother Cullen F. Pilker, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota near the Grand Lodge of Nebraska and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota; Worshipful Brother Charlie Odorizzi, Grand Junior Steward. MANITOBA - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother Stan Barclay, Grand Master and Honorary Member GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 23
of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother Doug Webster, Past Grand Master and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota; Most Worshipful Brother C. Rae Haldane-Wilsone, Past Grand Master & Grand Secretary Emeritus, Grand Lodge of Minnesota Honorary Member; Worshipful Brother Henry Falconer, Grand Chaplain; Worshipful Brother Daniel J. Fardoe, Worshipful Master, Millennium Lodge No. 182. SOUTH DAKOTA - 1875 - Most Worshipful Brother Michael G. Rodman, Grand Master; Right Worshipful Brother Yancey P. Smith, Deputy Grand Master. NORTH DAKOTA - 1889 - Right Worshipful Brother Mark Williamson, Deputy Grand Master; Worshipful Brother Paul Levchak, Past Junior Grand Steward. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE - Worshipful Brother Jerry B. Oliver, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Minnesota. GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MINNESOTA - Worshipful Brother Clifford H. Isley, Grand High Priest; Worshipful Brother W. David Emery, Grand Scribe. GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF MINNESOTA - Worshipful Brother R. James Luchsinger II, Grand Commander ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR - Georgiane Johnson, Worthy Grand Matron; Worshipful Brother Dale S. Pierce, Worthy Grand Patron; Peg Oliver, Associate Grand Matron. ANCIENT ARABIC ORDER NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE - Worshipful Brother Richard N. Purcell, Potentate, Osman Shrine Temple; Worshipful Brother Donald J. Ewald, Potentate, Aad Shrine Temple. ORDER OF WHITE SHRINE OF JERUSALEM - Worshipful Brother Dexter C. Pehle, Past Supreme Watchman of Shepherds. DEMOLAY - Mr. A. J. Brendel, State Master Councilor, Minnesota Order of DeMolay; Worshipful Brother Mark Hailer, Minnesota State Executive Officer. ORDER OF JOB'S DAUGHTERS - Courtney Banks, Grand Bethel Honored Queen; Toni Murray, Grand Guardian. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION - Most Worshipful Brother Simon R. LaPlace, Executive Secretary. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL - Brother George D. Seghers, Executive Director. MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES - Most Worshipful Brother Eric J. Neetenbeek, Chief Executive Officer; Brother John L. Schwietz, Development; Brother Keir Johnson, Director of the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center. Respectfully submitted, Roger J. Taylor, P.G.M., Chairman Charles Baltos, P.G.M. Charles J. Luman, P.G.M. Philip G. Soderberg, P.G.M. Steven R. Johnson, P.G.M.
The visitors from our sister Grand Lodges were introduced and Grand Master Robert L. Darling and Deputy Grand Master John B. Studell went to the altar and greeted each one individually. The Grand Master asked all to join with him in giving Grand Honors to our visitors. Grand Master Darling then asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for recognition. Grand Lodge of Minnesota Past Grand Masters Introduced The Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in attendance at that time were presented to the west of the altar: Eric J. Neetenbeek (1996) J. V. Christianson (1997) Jeffry N. Lewis (1999) Philip G. Soderberg (2000) Roger J. Taylor (2001) Terry L. Tilton (2002) Steven R. Johnson (2006) Thomas G. McCarthy (2009) John L. Cook, Jr. (2010) Brian E. Beermann (2012) David E. Olson (2013) James A. Christensen (2014) The Grand Master greeted each of the Past Grand Masters and thanked them for their guidance 24 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
and wise counsel over the past year. He invited the Grand Lodge to recognize them with Grand Honors. He then asked the senior Past Grand Master present, M. W. Brother Eric J. Neetenbeek, to bring a response on behalf of the Past Grand Masters, which he did. Grand Master Darling then called up the Grand Lodge for a moment of silence in memory of our two Past Grand Masters who were called to the Celestial Lodge Above this past year, M. W. Brother Alyn N. Dull and M. W. Brother Ward C. Sonsteby.
The Grand Master then asked our leaders from other Minnesota Masonic related organizations to come forward and be recognized: Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons WB Cliff Isley Grand Scribe Cryptic Masons WB W. David Emery Grand Commander, Grand Commandery WB James Luchsinger Potentate, Aad Shrine WB Don Ewald Potentate, Osman Shrine WB Richard Purcell Executive Officer, Minnesota DeMolay WB Mark Hailer District Representative for the Grottoes of North America WB Stephen Kesler Worth Grand Patron, Order of the Eastern Star WB Dale Pierce S.G.I.G Scottish Rite, Orient of Minnesota WB Jerry B. Oliver
The Grand Master thanked these Minnesota Masonic leaders for their efforts at maintaining the vibrant, healthy and mutually beneficial relationship we enjoy. He invited W. Brother Jerry B. Oliver to speak for the group. Jerry borrowed from the oration of the 27th degree, “Times changes, circumstances . . .,” in honor of and reflecting on the recent passing of Brother Michael Wahl, who for many years served as the Orator for the 27th degree. Jerry wished Grand Master Darling a productive session and thanked him for his years of service to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.
The Grand Master then called on Grand Chaplain James A. Johnson for the Necrology Report.
Necrology Report Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert Darling, Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and all Masonic Brethren. Be with me now as I present a memorial and tribute to our departed Brethren. I am going to read a short poem titled The Clock of Life, author unknown. Clock of Life The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop, At late or early hour. Now is the only time you own Live, love, toil with a will. Place no faith in tomorrow for The clock may then be still. Brothers join me in a short prayer –you may remain seated. Let us pray: Indulgent Father of the great family of men – Supreme intelligence – Author of life and light, we come to Thee at this time when our hearts are heavy with sorrow and affliction for the comfort and support which Thou alone cans’t give. We pray our Father that Thou wilt fill our hearts so full of Thy great love that we may be reconciled to this parting from our friend and Brother, and be able and willing, because he is with Thee to say “it is well”. Amen This year 458 Brothers were called to the Celestial Lodge above. They have laid down the working tools of masonry. The Hour Glass The Hour Glass is an emblem of human life. Behold! How swiftly the sands run, and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close. We cannot, without astonishment, behold the little particles which are contained in this machine, how they pass away almost imperceptibly, and yet, to our surprise in the short space of an hour, they are all exhausted. Thus wastes man. Today he puts forth the tender leaves of hope; tomorrow, blossoms, and bears his blushing GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 25
honors thick upon him; the next day comes a frost which nips the shoot, and when he thinks his greatness is still aspiring, he falls, like autumn leaves, to enrich our mother earth. My Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and 458 Master Masons have been summoned by our Supreme Grand Master, to that Celestial Lodge on high, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides. Our Brothers have been called from their earthly labor to their eternal reward. Their labors here, have taught them to divest their heart and conscience of the vices and superfluities of life, thereby fitting their minds and bodies as living stones for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. I am sure each of you can remember at least one Brother who has passed through that portal we call death during this past year. It would be impossible to list all their names in this report but each name will be listed in our proceedings. Among the names to be listed are: Past Grand Master, M.W. Brother Alyn N. Dull who served as Grand Master 1983-1984. Member of North Star Lodge No. 23. Died October 25, 2016. Past Grand Master, M.W. Brother Ward C. Sonsteby who served as Grand Master 1989- 1990. He was a Past Master of Agate Lodge No.167 in 1966 and since 1968 a member of Constellation Lodge No. 81. Died March 30, 2017. Past Grand High Priest Royal Arch Masons, W. Brother Peter P. Kloskowski, member of North Star Lodge No. 23. Died February 14, 2016. Past Potentate Osman Shrine, Brother Allen I. Koenig, member of Rochester Lodge No. 21. Died August 17, 2016. Past Potentate Zuhrah Shrine, Brother Raymond F. Gustafson, member of Cataract Lodge No. 2. Died May 7, 2016. Past District Representative W. Brother Harley C. Johnson, member of Koochiching Lodge No. 270. Died June 28, 2016. Past District Representative W. Brother Alan L. Midby, member of Sharon Lodge No. 104. Died August 22, 2016. 33rd Degree and Grand Cross Recipient in the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, W. Brother Glenn Liljegren, member of Euclid Lodge No. 198. Died April 3, 2016. 33rd Degree Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, W. Brother Arnold S. Carlson, member of Lake Superior Lodge No. 349. Died February 11, 2017. Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Colorado and an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, M.W. Brother Robert L. Bartholic, member of Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263. Died January 29, 2017. W. Brother Duane C. Evermann, raised as a Master Mason in Olivia Lodge No. 220; Master of Olivia Lodge in 1954; a member of Compass Lodge No. 265 for 33 years. He was a dual member of Monticello Lodge No. 16 and North Star Lodge No. 23. Died March 3, 2017. W. Brother Leonard Pikal, Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Minnesota 2007- 2008; a member of Temple Lodge No.59. Died March 21, 2017. Brother Michael G. Wahl, 33rd Degree Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite; Past Grand Monarch of the Grottoes of North America,1974; Member of Lincoln Park-Ionic Lodge No. 359, Cataract Lodge No. 2 and Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350. He received his 65 year Masonic pin in both Cataract and Phoenix Daylight Lodges. Died March 19, 2017. W. Brother William R. Newell, Past Illustrious Grand Master Cryptic Masons of Minnesota 1999-2000: a member of Fidelity Lodge No. 39. Died March 1, 2017.
Let us pray. Gracious and merciful Creator of all mankind, grant that we, Thy workmen, may be faithful to the tasks assigned us. Strengthen the good in us and help us to master evil and be ever ready to go to the aid of the distressed, so that, when we come to the end of our earthly labors we may merit Thy “well done”. Comfort we beseech Thee the hearts that are heavy with sorrow; befriend them in their loneliness. May the light of Thy love abide with them and grant them faith to look beyond this day of mourning to Thy Heavenly Kingdom where sorrow is unknown, broken friendships renewed and unfinished tasks brought to fulfillment. AMEN Let us remember that the lives our Brothers lived, are their memorial. It is indelibly imprinted upon the hearts and minds of those, who were privileged to walk along the path they trod. To have enjoyed their companionship and fellowship; to have been taught by their example; and enriched 26 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
by their devotion to all that they held sacred. Our departed Brothers sought to divest themselves of the vices and superfluities of life, to divide their time in purposeful pursuit; to walk uprightly in their several stations before God and man; to meet their fellow man upon the level; to apply their knowledge, to the discharge of their respective duties to God, their country, their fellow man and to their way of life. May we all live a life such that when we receive that final degree, our remaining Brothers may see that life as Brother John W. Teegarden did in a tribute to Brother William A. Burkhart, March 1, 1922. Tribute given November 22, 2001, Big Spring Lodge 826, Big Spring, Kentucky. The Final Degree, by Brother John W. Teegarden A darkness was upon the lodge, though its lamps were lit. Because a chair sat empty where our Brother used to sit. His hourglass had emptied, no more grains of sand to fall. The Ethereal Lodge had summoned and he went to answer its call. This was his final summons for he was receiving the Final Degree. Being initiated, passed, and raised from life to death then immortality. So beyond the three, five, and seven he journeyed all alone. On through the Gates of Pearl till he stood before the Great White Throne. Though naked and alone he trembled not out of fear, but from the joy of these words which there he did hear. “Well done thy good and faithful servant, enter now into the joy of thy Lord”. Slowly the darkness was lifted from the Lodge as if the removing of a veil. In remembrances of his love and friendship the Craft began to tell. Now his spirit lives on in our brotherhood and in our hearts and memory. It will always be with us though he has gone to receive the final degree. And, though his departure leaves a void our Lodge can never fill, the pain and void within our hearts, time and God will eventually heal. Now whenever we meet upon the level or part upon the square, look closely where he used to sit and you will see him sitting in his empty chair. So cast off this sorrow of darkness, bring back the light. His spirit will always be with us and it will always be burning bright. In the night of death hope sees a star and love can hear the flutter of angel’s wings. So Mote It Be Thank you, Brothers
The Grand Master asked that the Grand Lodge District Representatives stand and be recognized. The Grand Master asked that the Grand Lodge Area Deputies stand and be recognized. The Grand Master asked that the members of the Grand Lodge Board of Custodians and Monitors stand and be recognized. The Grand Master then called on Grand Treasurer Brent Metcalf for his report.
Report of the Grand Treasurer Fiscal Year Ended 2/28/2017 At the fiscal year end, our funds totaled $6,993,143. The allocation of funds at the end of the past two fiscal years was: Fiscal Year Cash and Fixed Equity End Equivalents Income Investments Other 2/28/2017 17.9% 9.3% 57.9% 14.9% 2/29/2016 17.1% 11.9% 54.4% 16.6% Funds are diversified across different market segments within the fixed income and equity investments to further reduce risk of losses and are managed as a long-term investment. This past year, our investment funds had overall investment gain of 17.0%. In the past year, our investments had net capital gains in excess of capital losses of $852,263 compared to $883,927 of net losses in fiscal year ended February 29, 2016. As a measure of this year’s investment performance, we benchmarked our results to the S&P 500 index for equities and the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index for fixed income investments. Equity investments gains were 24.96% compared to the index gains of 24.94% and our fixed income investments gains were 7.85% compared to the index gains of 1.42%. The reserve fund had net investment gain of $739,694. During the past fiscal year, $50,000 was withdrawn from the reserve fund to help with operating cash flow shortages in the general fund. The general fund finished the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017 with $276,698. Without the infusion of cash from the reserve fund, the general fund would have been $108,177 lower at the end of the fiscal year than it was at the beginning. Without a revenue increase or an expense decrease, we will likely need to continue to draw funds from the reserve fund to meet current operations. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 27
REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2017
General Fund 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2017 Balance (Checking and Investments) 2/29/2016 $334,874.84 Receipts: Transfer from Reserve Fund $50,000.00 Deposits from Grand Secretary $473,610.37 Investment Income $212.89 Total Receipts $523,823.26 Disbursements: Checks Written $519,746.27 Voided Checks ($0) Transfer - To Reserve Fund $979.00 Transfer - To Benevolence Fund $32,504.00 Bank Charges and Credit Card Fees - Checking $680.15 Bank Investment Fees All Funds $28,090.71 Total Disbursements $582,000.13
FUND TOTAL 2/28/2017 $276,697.97
Assets Represented by Wells Fargo Checking Account Balance 2/28/2017 $12,353.57 Wells Fargo Savings Account $41,082.78 Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $223,261.62
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 2/28/2017 $276,697.97
Reserve Fund 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2017
Balance (Investments) 2/29/2016 $4,141,689.36 Receipts: Investment Income Earned $80,090.34 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses $659,603.66 Transfer - From General Fund $0.00 Transfer - From General Fund raising fees allocation $979.00
Total Receipts $740,673.00 Disbursements: Transfer - To General Fund $50,000.00 Transfer - To Prepaid Dues Fund $110,652.56 Total Disbursements $160,652.56
FUND TOTAL 2/28/2017 $4,721,709.80
Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $371,876.91 Wells Fargo Real Estate Investments $466,227.60 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $255,591.05 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $464,861.52 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $3,163,152.72
TOTAL RESERVE FUND 2/28/2017 $4,721,709.80 28 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
Benevolence Fund 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2017 Balance 2/29/2016 (Includes Lodge Loan Receivables of $43,076.90) $648,970.69 Balance Investments only 2/29/2016 $614,126.32 Receipts: Deposits from Grand Secretary $3,252.14 Investment Income $11,405.13 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses $94,283.52 Lodge Loan Receivable Principal - From G. Sec. $11,270.63 Lodge Loan Interest Collected - From G. Sec. $1,612.76 Per Capita Allocation .10 per member General Fund $1,212.50 Help Aid Assist Allocation - From General Fund $30,312.50 Transfer - From General Fund (raising fee alloc) $979.00 Total Receipts $154,328.18 Disbursements: New Lodge Loan Receivables $0.00 Checks Voided from prior periods $0.00 Checks written (excludes new lodge loans) $62,339.98 Total Disbursements $62,339.98 FUND TOTAL (excluding Lodge Loan Receivables) 2/28/2017 $706,114.52
Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Real Estate Investments $80,395.72 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $75,028.00 Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $62,538.62 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $412,308.09 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $75,844.09
Total Investment Funds 2/28/2017 $706,114.52 Principal Outstanding Lodge Loans: Nelson Lodge No. 135 $13,851.93 Clearwater Lodge No. 28 $0.00 Arcana Lodge No. 187 $9,721.81 Total Lodge Loans Outstanding 2/28/2017 $23,573.74 TOTAL BENEVOLENCE FUND 2/28/2017 $729,688.26
Colonel James B. Ladd Memorial Fund 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2017
Balance (Investments) 2/29/2016 $248,506.76 Receipts: Deposits from Ladd Fund Trustees $306,103.29 Donation received $.00 Investment Income $631.62 Total Receipts $306,734.91 Disbursements: Checks voided from prior periods $0.00 Checks Written $124,429.44 Total Disbursements $124,429.44 FUND TOTAL 2/28/2017 $430,812.23 Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $430,813.23 TOTAL COLONEL JAMES B. LADD MEMORIAL FUND 2/28/2017 $430,812.23 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 29
Prepaid Dues Fund 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2017
Balance (Investments) 2/29/2016 $692,419.63 Receipts: Deposits from Grand Secretary $29,708.27 Transfer from Reserve Fund $110,652.56 Investment Income $13,730.25 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses $98,376.05
Total Receipts $252,467.13 Disbursements: Investment Charges for Prepaid Dues Fund $0.00 Checks voided from prior periods 0.00 Checks Written $110,652.56 Total Disbursements $110,652.565
FUND TOTAL 2/28/2017 $834,234.20 Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $106,536.00 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $81,016.98 Wells Fargo Real Estate Investments $83,140.41 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $476,916.63 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $86,624.18 TOTAL PREPAID DUES FUND 2/28/2017 $834,234.20
Consolidated Statement - All Funds 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2017 Balance (Checking, Investments and Lodge Loan Receivables) 2/29/2016 $6,066,466.28 Receipts: Investment Income $106,070.23 Capital Gains Net of Any Capital Losses $852,263.23 Deposits from Grand Secretary $506,570.78 Lodge Loan Interest Collected (from Gr. Sec.) $1,612.76 Unaudited Adjustment 0.00 Deposits from Ladd Fund Trustees $306,103.29 Total Receipts $1,772,620.29
Disbursements: Checks Written $817,168.25 Checks voided from prior periods $0.00 Bank (Trust, Investment and Checking) Charges $28,770.86 Total Disbursements $845,939.11
CONSOLIDATED FUND TOTAL 2/28/2017 $6,993,142.46 Assets Represented by: Wells Fargo Money Market Fund $1,195,025.38 Wells Fargo Stock Funds $4,052,377.44 Wells Fargo Bond Funds $627,329.79 Wells Fargo Real Estate Investments $629,763.73 Wells Fargo Alternative Investments $411,636.03 Wells Fargo Savings Account $41,082.78 Wells Fargo Checking Account Balance 2/28/2017 $12,353.57 Lodge Loan Receivables $23,573.74 TOTAL CONSOLIDATED FUNDS 2/28/2017 $6,993,142.46 30 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
The prepaid dues fund continues to have difficulties meeting its obligations. This past year the fund earned 16.1% and that would have just barely allowed it to have met its obligation of $110,653. This year the annual life membership payments were again funded by the reserve fund, bring the accumulative amount that the Grand Lodge has transferred from the reserve fund to the prepaid dues fund to $582,530. This amount should be repaid by the prepaid dues fund out of future income before any distribution of income is made to individual lodges. More transfers will undoubtedly be required at some time in the future or the fund will fail. With the exception of the prepaid dues fund, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota is quite sound. Fraternally submitted, Brent L. Metcalf, Grand Treasurer
RWB Brent then moved the adoption of his report. The motion was seconded and carried.
The Grand Master then called on Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell for his annual report. He commented on it, highlighting the retirement of W. Brother Gary Odegard in July 2016, the hiring of W. Brother Peter . Van Osdol as Gary’s replacement and his own plan to retire following the 2018 Annual Communication. He then moved the adoption of the report. The motion was seconded and carried.
REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY March 1, 2016 to February 29, 2017 It is my pleasure and duty to present the annual report of the Grand Secretary for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2017. PROCEEDINGS, COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSIONS, ETC. Minnesota have been distributed by e-mail and made available on the Grand Lodge of Minnesota website. Commissions have been issued as necessary since the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge with the direction of M. W. Brother Robert L. Darling. There were five Occasional Communications of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota this past year: April 23, 2016, Marshall - Cornerstone Ceremony, Lyon County Government Center; July 10, 2016, Bemidji - Cornerstone and Rededication Ceremony, Bemidji Lodge No. 233; August 6, 2016, Duluth - Cornerstone Ceremony, Scottish Rite Rite Care Clinic; October 22, 2016, Luverne - Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114, Lodge Rededication Ceremony; November 20, 2016, St. James - Libanus Lodge No. 96, Lodge Rededication Ceremony. RETURNS There were 136 Chartered Lodges on the rolls March 1, 2016. There were two lodge mergers over the course of the past year: Hope Lodge No. 42, Glencoe was merged into Temple Lodge No. 59, Hutchinson on 12/31/2016; and Russell-Balaton Lodge No. 291 (only four remaining members) was merged into Murray Lodge No. 199 on 12/31/2016. There are presently 134 Chartered Lodges on the rolls as of February 28, 2017. Annual Returns were received from all Chartered Lodges on time or within a reasonable period thereafter with the exception of the following two Lodges who still have not sent in the report for 2016: Prairie Lodge No. 123, Blooming Prairie and Golden Sheaf Lodge No. 133, Morris. One lodge has filed the report but not paid the per capita payment: Dakota Lodge No. 7, Hastings. We have a relatively short period of time between the end of the Grand Lodge fiscal year on February 28th and the Annual Communication to prepare for the Annual Communication. It can create a serious burden on the Grand Lodge office when the Annual Returns (which are due annually on January 15th) are late and/or incomplete. Much more importantly, we appreciate and sincerely thank those Lodges and Secretaries who, year-in and year-out, file their returns promptly as required by the Minnesota Masonic Code. MEMBERSHIP RECAPITULATION Membership as of December 31, 2015 (as corrected) 12,125 Raised...... 307 Joined...... 119 Restored...... 38 Total Gains 464 Subtotal 12,589 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 31
Withdrawn 222 Stricken 264 Susp./Exp.. 1 Deceased 458 Total Losses (945) Net Membership December 31, 2016 (unadjusted) 11,644 The membership figures show a 3.97% net loss for the year, 481 Masons. BOND AND INSURANCE The Grand Lodge has arranged through the Praetorian Insurance Corporation, to provide Public Liability, Building Liability, Medical Payment, Employee Dishonesty, Paraphernalia, the Grand Master's jewel and Contents Coverages for the Grand Lodge and all constituent Lodges that wished to participate. This group policy is issued in the name of the Grand Lodge and the Constituent Lodges as scheduled. The liability limit of the underlying policy is $1,000,000 and that amount is doubled through an excess liability umbrella policy. Our group insurance policy is open to any Constituent Lodge wishing to participate and share in the group coverage expense. In addition to the above coverages, there is in effect coverage for Worker's Compensation through the SFM Companies. Directors and Officers liability coverage ($2,000,000) is under a policy issued by the Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company covering Grand Lodge Directors and Officers. FINANCIAL In the interest of time, I shall not review the entire financial schedule in detail. Detailed numerical reports of income and expense items and expenditures and income versus budgeted amounts can be viewed on the following pages. The Grand Treasurer's Report covers the fund balances, and we are both in agreement as to our asset values. The annual certified audit of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota takes place every May and the auditor's report will be available for the asking from the Grand Lodge office and a summary printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. You can be assured that the general operating expenses of your Grand Lodge are watched very carefully. We are here to manage the funds and other assets of the Grand Lodge that have been entrusted to our care, and we hope that we have been of the best possible service to the Masons of Minnesota. GRAND LODGE OFFICE The office of Grand Secretary is an administrative position in which supportive service is rendered to the Officers and Brethren of Constituent Lodges, the Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, Committees and Boards, District Representatives and Custodians, as well as other Jurisdictions and Appendant Bodies. The office had some changes this past year as we said goodbye to W. Brother Gary Odegard, who retired on July 30, 2016. Our new Assistant Grand Secretary is W. Brother Peter B. Van Osdol, a Past Master and member of Templar Lodge No. 176. He is also a Monitor of the ritual work and has been a very involved Brother since becoming a Master Mason in 1996. The transition went about as well as one could hope for. It has been my distinct pleasure to have served the Masons of Minnesota as your Grand Secretary again this past year. Each year it is my pleasure to work closely with the Grand Master. Developing a close, working relationship with the Grand Master is one of the joys of my office. This past year has been no different, Grand Master Bob Darling has been a great friend and great to work with. The office of Grand Secretary is an extremely important one to the Masons of Minnesota. For me, working for the Grand Lodge of Minnesota is more than employment and I sincerely appreciate the distinct honor it is to serve as your Grand Secretary. To the 11,600 members of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Constituent Lodges, it has been an honor to again serve as your Grand Secretary, and I thank you for the trust and confidence you have shown in me by electing me to this office. NOTE: Note: I have told the Progressive Line and Corporate Board members that I would like to retire following the 2018 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication. To that end the Grand Master appointed an ad hoc committee to begin the search for the next Grand Secretary (and Grand Treasurer). That committee has been meeting and their report can be found elsewhere in the Preprints. 32 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
Fraternally submitted, Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretary Auditor’s Report The Grand Secretary, R.W. Douglas J. Campbell, also presented the Auditor's Report. Upon a motion by the Grand Secretary, seconded and carried, the Auditor's Report for the previous fiscal year (March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 received on July 11, 2016) was accepted.
The following is the Auditor’s Report, covering the Grand Lodge year from March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016, and which was received on July 11, 2016.
Grand Master and Officers and Members of The Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Minnesota Bloomington, Minnesota Independent Auditors' Report We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Minnesota, which comprise the statement of financial position as of February 29, 2016, and the related statements of activities and changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to financial statements. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Minnesota as of February 29, 2016, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Report on Summarized Comparative Information We have previously audited The Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Minnesota's 2015 financial statements, and we expressed an unmodified opinion on those audited financial statements in our report dated September 24, 2015. In our opinion, the summarized comparative information presented herein as of and for the year ended February 28, 2015, is consistent, in all material respects, with the audited financial statements from which it has been derived.
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Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. The accompanying supplementary information shown on pages 13 to 15 is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a whole. Signed, Mahoney, Ulbrich, Christiansen, Russ P.A Saint Paul, Minnesota July 11, 2016
(The complete, certified audit report of the Certified Public Accountants, Mahoney, Ulbrich, Christiansen, Russ P.A., of 10 River Park Plaza, St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 is available for viewing at the Grand Lodge office during normal business hours.)
The Grand Master invited W. Brother Gregory J. Lane to the podium for his Grand Oration.
GRAND ORATION WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION: “WHAT IS MASONRY?” I am sure the vast majority of us have been asked this question in one form or another and the answers given are as broad as the number, with certain similarities, as the individuals answering. There are a number of “canned”, concise, and accurate responses that have been drawn up by various Grand Lodges that are available on wallet sized cards you can carry and use. The Grand Lodge of Minnesota has made available in print and distributed the familiar “A Mason” card that contains four paragraphs that are a great summary answer. Many of you may have also noticed the “The Masonic Dues Card” statement on the rear of your dues card mailing. If you have not, make sure you take the time to read it before your remove your dues card from the 8 ½ X 3 ½ card that fills the envelope. There is some excellent material in this statement that explains just a few of the benefits that come with a membership in this great fraternity. Although these are accurate definitions of what the Masonic fraternity is and represents, it is only a good start as an answer the inquiry from a non-member who is just curious or a man that might seriously be considering joining with us. They do not tell the complete story or suggest compelling reasons to become united with us. I am not suggesting that we need to sell ourselves but we do, at least, need to provide an explanation that is more than just a definition. If I asked any of you what Masonry meant to you I would likely receive some parts of the previously discussed definitions but hopefully much more. I am guessing your answers would vary from slightly dissimilar to dramatically different from mine. Some might add that Masonry is the oldest fraternity in the world, or that it is a men’s support group, or an organization that allows you to socialize with men that think like you do. Some may say it is spiritual but not a religion and that it augments their religious beliefs. These different responses are not necessarily a negative thing. In fact, I submit to you that Masonry has all these things in common BUT Masonry has an extremely personal meaning to each one of us as individuals. As I said, Masonry can mean something different to each of us. Although this is true, I would like to suggest that there are many meanings that I believe you would find common to all of us and that could be conveyed to those that ask who we are. The following remarks are suggestions for additional items you might add to the conversation. We meet upon the Level. When we enter the lodge room we are all equal. Our brothers might be doctors, lawyers, bankers, bus drivers, teachers, welders, military, unskilled workers, retired, etc., etc., etc. Our occupations mean nothing when we enter that room. The individual’s level of education, physical condition, age, religion, political affiliation, or financial status make no difference to the others in the room as long as you have a belief in a supreme being. Contemplate; really how many other places can you go in society where you are not being judged on at least 34 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
some the above criteria?? You might explain the tenants of our organization, Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. • We are taught to exercise BROTHERLY LOVE to ALL MANKIND. We feel everyone deserves our aid, support, and protection no matter their station in life. Not only in our lives outside of Masonry do we practice Brotherly Love but more especially within the fraternity. We bring together men who, in the normal course of living, would not become true friends or share personal experiences. After a very short time and upon serious reflections Masons generally come to the conclusion their very best friends are their Masonic brothers. • RELIEF. We believe in helping those who are in distress and giving back to society. This is an easy subject for us to expand on, especially in Minnesota. The first place I would start is telling the story of what Minnesota Masonry does through Minnesota Masonic Charities. Cancer Research, Children’s Health, Scholarships, Elder Care Services, as well as matching grants to lodge chosen charitable giving within their own communities. • TRUTH. Masonry teaches us to regulate our conduct–to be men of principal, good morals, men of integrity, and upright citizens. In short, we are taught to be good people and good examples for our brethren as well as the world at large. By practicing truth we become better as individuals and can help those around us to emulate our worthy example. We all know that Masonry has its detractors and critics and we need to address, what I feel, is the greatest misunderstanding of our gentle craft- many have the misconception that we are a religion, or even a cult. Depending on the circumstances I believe we all need to be prepared to respond intelligently, remembering to be cautious and not to be drawn into argument, if this subject comes to the discussion. Endeavor to remember the line in the Charge at your initiation, “Neither are you to suffer your zeal for the Institution to lead you into argument with those who, through ignorance, may ridicule it.” The Minnesota Masonic Manual has a great response regarding Masonry and religion and I quote in part ”Masonry does not pretend to take the place of religion, nor serve as a substitute for the religious beliefs of its members. Freemasonry will open its doors to all men regardless of their religious conviction” END QUOTE. Masonry’s only requirement is a belief in a Supreme Being and we should expect punishment for vice and reward for virtue. You may be thinking, ya, I know all this, so why is he even bringing this subject up? Reason …. I am suggesting that anticipating the question and that having a thought through response will go much better than just saying Masonry is not a religion. Put this into your own words if you wish BUT be prepared. Should the conversation with the questioner want to continue, you might want to add what Masonry has contributed to your life and what it means to you. Sometimes a personal explanation that comes from your heart may have a greater impact than just explaining the familiar answers I have mentioned previously. For me personally, I tell them Masonry has given me a stronger faith in God; that I am a better husband to my wife and a better father to my children; that I am more tolerant and understanding of those who believe differently or disagree with me. I often say that the fraternity has helped keep me on the “straight & narrow”, or right path in life. We all come to forks in the road where a decision must be made on the path we should take. Many times that decision is between the appropriate path and a path into error. We generally know the direction we should go but temptations to error can be great. When this event occurs in my life I ask myself what my Masonic brethren would think if I made the wrong choice and the decision becomes clear and much easier to make. You might call this positive peer pressure but I am glad to have it working for me. We are in the new digital age and information can be found online on any subject. Please don’t make the mistake I have heard a few times from brethren responding to the question with ‘just Google Freemasonry”. We all know that our detractors have as much negative and false facts information about the fraternity in the cyber sphere. A Google search may send them to a site where the first information they see about our Craft is derogatory. Memorize the URL’s for the Grand Lodge of Minnesota (mn-masons.org) and Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org) websites and provide them with that information. In closing, I encourage you to be prepared to answer the question “What is Masonry?” In business circles it is often called your “elevator speech”. Formulate your responses in advance instead of just “winging it”. You were more than likely asked the question because they knew you are a Mason. Also, consider the most essential testimony you can convey about the fraternity is not GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 35
what you say BUT RATHER is the GOOD EXAMPLE you set by living your life in a manner that displays Masonry’s teachings and its affirmative influence in your life! Remember, your actions will always speak louder than any words you say.
The Grand Master invited M. W. Brother John L. Cook, Jr. to the podium for his report on the KidsID program. MWB Cook then invited WB Kenneth Friese, Northwest Area Deputy, to the podium. John reported that the Northwest Area was the top area for the KidsID program last year and that that was a result of lots of lodges working together. John then presented WB Ken with a handsome plaque recognizing the Northwest Area Brothers for their efforts on behalf of the KidsID program. John then moved the adoption of his report, which was seconded and carried.
REPORT OF THE KIDSID PROGRAM FOR 2016-2017 On behalf of our Grand Master and the Corporate Board, a big thank you to all the lodges that participated in the KidsID program. The hope is that the support each lodge has provided for their community, will never have to be used. But the support you provided to your communities shines a bright light of thank you from each parent. Just a reminder to all lodges, the Corporate Board added another five computers to our program. This enabled us to fulfill a big need, to put a set of equipment out in each area. I urge each master to have his KidsID chair to go to the Grand Lodge website and review the KidsID procedure. Plus, while there he will find a number of new additional tools that can make the event even more successful. Last year at our 2016 annual communication I asked you to step-up and put on fifty KidsID events. Now, that we have completed 2016, our sixth year, let’s take a close look at our sixth year as well as a touch on our beginning, (2009), to see just what we have accomplished. In 2016, Lodges completed 47 events, and provided parents with 1,686, kits, (this year we changed from number of child-ID, to what we actually provide, the parent with a child-ID Kit). Since, 2009, we have completed 216 events, and provided 10,389 kits. This program is evolving into the work of each areas, why? Because, lodges can and do work together to complete a KidsID event. I want to recognize our six areas, finishing at the top is the Northwest, followed by, Northeast, Metrowest, Metroeast, Southeast and Southwest. CAN NORTHWEST REPEAT IN 2017? Finally, there are a number of factors that go into a successful KidsID event. So, I want to recognize all the help lodges get to make a KidsID event, successful; the brothers within each lodge, which is where it must start, our Job’s Daughters, DeMolay, high school honor students, and of course family and friends. Last, but not least, the corporate board, for recognizing a community need, to keep our future safe. Respectfully submitted, John L. Cook, Jr., P.G.M. KidsID State Coordinator
The Grand Master asked the Brothers who were attending the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication for the first time to satang and be recognized and several Brothers did stand up.
Grand Master Robert L. Darling then invited M. W. Brother Stan Barclay and M. W. Brother Doug Wester to join him at the altar for a special presentation. W. Brother Kenneth Hill, Secretary from Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, then escorted Past Grand Tyler Donald Fanning to the altar to receive his 75 year medal from the Grand Lodge of Manitoba. (Don was previously presented his 75 year award by Minneapolis Lodge No. 19.) Brother Don will be 107 next year, on January 26, 2018. He was raised to the Master Mason Degree on 3/17/1942 in Flin Flon Lodge No. 153 in Manitoba. He has been a dual member of Minneapolis Lodge No. 19 since 1983, where he has served as the Tyler almost that long. Seeing Brother Don walk out to the altar to accept his award was an inspiration to all in the lodge room. Don told the Grand Lodge that becoming a Mason was the best thing he ever did, that he has enjoyed every minute of his lodge work. The Grand Master then led the brethren in giving Grand Honors to Brother Don. The Grand Master then called upon M. W. Roger J. Taylor for the report of the External Relations 36 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
Committee. Roger commented that this was one of the shortest External Relations Committee reports that he could recall giving or seeing. He reported that the committee had received two requests for recognition very recently, one from the Grand Lodge of Kazakhstan and one from the Grand Lodge of Lichtenstein, but that the committee needs more time and we need to hear from the Commission for Recognition on them so the committee is recommending that the Grand Lodge of Minnesota take no action on either request this year. He then moved the adoption of the report of the External Relations Committee; the motion was seconded and carried.
Report of the Committee on External Relations Requests for Recognition This has been a very quiet year for the committee on External Relations. We have received correspondence from two Grand Jurisdictions regarding recognition. Grand Lodge of Kazakhstan This is a newly created Grand Lodge, and we have requested they provide us this additional information regarding their recognitions. We have be unable to establish if they have received a recommendation from the Commission on Recognition for the North American Conference of Grand Masters. The committee will continue to investigate this request in the upcoming year and report at next year’s Annual Communication. Grand Lodge of Lichtenstein We have just recently received this request, which has not allowed us sufficient time to investigate this request. The committee will investigate this request in the upcoming year and report at next year’s Annual Communication.
Representatives M.W. Grand Master Robert L. Darling recommended the appointment of the brothers listed below to be Grand Representatives Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for the following named Grand Lodges and the Grand Masters of those Grand Lodges have consented: R. W. Brother K. Sharath Choudary Grand Lodge of India W. Brother Verlin T. Moye Grand Lodge of the West Virginia M. W. Brother Roger J. Taylor Grand Lodge of Texas On 12/1/16, a letter was sent to the Grand Lodge of Norway recommending W. Brother Hans Wang to be the new Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Norway near the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. As of the date of this report, we have not received a response from the Grand Lodge of Norway. Fraternally submitted, Roger J. Taylor, PGM, Chairman Andrew J. Rice, PGM Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretary
The Grand Master then asked M. W. Brother Roger Taylor present the report on the Committee on Honorary Memberships. Roger then invited visiting distinguished guests named in the report to come to the podium to be presented with their honorary membership in the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. He then moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Grand Secretary Campbell and carried.
Report of the Committee on Honorary Members In accordance with the Standing Resolution adopted at the Annual Communication in 1955, presently coded as Section S1.08, it is with genuine pleasure that recognition be accorded the distinguished guest who has favored us with his attendance at this Annual Communication as well as at two previous communications of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, and the Committee therefore is privileged to submit the names and nominate them as Honorary members of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. We have six new Honorary Members to recommend this year and are pleased to do so: Most Worshipful Brother Michael G. Rodman Grand Master, Grand Lodge of South Dakota: Right Worshipful Brother Arby Humphrey, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Wisconsin; GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 37
Right Worshipful Brother Stephen Oakley, Senior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Illinois; Most Worshipful Brother Craig L. Davis, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Iowa: Worshipful Brother Paul Levchak, Past Grand Steward, Grand Lodge of North Dakota; Very Worshipful Brother Percy Pilatzke, Past Grand Steward, Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Respectfully submitted, Roger J. Taylor, P.G.M., Chairman Charles Baltos, P.G.M. Charles J. Luman, P.G.M. Philip G. Soderberg, P.G.M. Steven R. Johnson, P.G.M.
The Grand Master then invited M. W. Brother George Braatz, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio and Past Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association, to the podium. George is the 2017 recipient of the Duane E. Anderson Excellence in Masonic Education Award, which will be presented later this evening at the annual banquet. George commented on how pleased he was to receive this award, knowing of Duane’s nationally known reputation as a Masonic scholar.
It being 12:07 p.m., the Grand Master reminded everyone with a ballot to put their ballots in the ballot box on the way out as the ballot box would be closing this afternoon. He made a few other announcements and then called the Grand Lodge of Minnesota from Labor to Refreshment for the space of one hour, or until the sound of the gavel at 1:15 pm. this afternoon.
Afternoon Session At the appointed hour the Grand Master called the Grand Lodge of Minnesota back to labor for the afternoon session. He immediately invited M. W. Brother Simon LaPlace to the podium for his remarks. Simon is the new Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America, having just replace M. W. Brother George Braatz in that position in late 2106. Simon first thanked W. Brother Marv Felderman for taking him on a tour of the St. Cloud Veterans Administration Hospital. Simon commented that the hospital is a wonderful facility and a great example of why the Masonic Service Association works so hard to support the veterans’ hospitals. MW Simon spoke of a new program of the Masonic Service Association, a goal to put a small United States flag in the room of every hospitalized veteran next February. He stated that more on this program will be released soon. He then asked Grand Master Darling to come to the podium, where he presented the Grand Master with a plaque recognizing Grand Master Darling and the Grand Lodge for the support of the Masonic Service Association.
Grand Master Darling then asked R. W. Brother George Seghers, Executive Director of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association in Arlington, Virginia, to come to the podium. George thanked the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for the hospitality and warm midwest greetings he has received over the past day and a half. He talked about W. Brother George Washington and how we must not allow the name and character of this man to fade away. RWB Seghers then welcomed Grand Master Darling as a new board member of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association. He then presented the Grand Master with a handsome plaque. Grand Master Darling took this opportunity to present the George Washington Masonic Memorial a Ladd Fund check in the amount of $50,000 to be used for the ongoing restoration work at the Memorial.
The Grand Master asked M. W. Brothers Neil E. Neddermeyer, Gerald E. Rhoads and John R. Gann to stand and be recognized. They were not in the room this morning when the formal introductions took place.
The Grand Master then explained that this plenary session would be a time to discuss the two resolutions in as much detail as the Brothers would like. He then called on Senior Grand Deacon Ethan A. Seaberg to lead the discussion on Resolution Number 1, Background Checks. W. 38 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
Brother Ethan went through a set of PowerPoint slides to explain the concept of background checks for all petitioners. There were several questions and comments from the floor about the resolution and its purpose. Ethan went on to explain that an amendment to the resolution would be offered in the Saturday morning session, to make the resolution operational, if adopted, upon approval by the Corporate Board rather than immediately upon passage.
The Grand Master then called on Senior Grand Warden Edward R. Halpaus for a presentation on Resolution Number 2, dealing with an annual per capita increase from $29.00 to $40.00. Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell assisted RWB Halpaus in answering some of the questions dealing with the finances of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota.
The Grand Master asked M. W. Brother Michael Rodman, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota to bring greetings from South Dakota. He reported what a great day it was last September when the Grand Lodge of South Dakota celebrated the “Mason’s National Day of Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Mount Rushmore and the Masonic Influence in it’s Creation.” Two of the four faces on Mount Rushmore National Memorial – George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt are of our Masonic Brothers. From Charles Rushmore, the man the mountain was named for, to U.S. Senator from South Dakota, Peter Norbeck and Congressman William Williamson, project champions and overseers of congressional funding, to South Dakota Governor Carl Gunderson, who spearheaded South Dakota’s funding of the project, as well as Sculptors Gutzon and Lincoln Borglum, Assistant Sculptors Ivan Houser and Bill Tallman, and long-time Mount Rushmore Head and Rapid City Mayor, John Boland, who oversaw the finances of the project. Besides all of these men’s profound impact on the creation of Mount Rushmore, all of them were Masons! The Grand Lodge of South Dakota invited Masons from across the country to join them September 7 – 9, 2016 in the Black Hills for this celebration. Masons from around the world will gathered together to acknowledge the 75th Anniversary of the Shrine of Democracy and our Masonic Heritage. MWB Rodman thanked the Minnesota Masons who were present, including Deputy Grand Master John B. Studell.
Grand Master Darling then invited M. W. Brother Donald Henziak, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin to the podium for greetings from the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. He thanked Grand Master Darling and the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for the hospitality he has received and the years of friendship he has enjoyed. He then offered a simple strategic plan for any lodge: Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love. Always emphasize friendship in every event; morality, always do the right thing; and Brotherly Love, just care about very Brother. If we follow this simple prescription, our future will be bright.
The Grand Master then asked Grand Secretary Campbell to highlight the afternoon breakout sessions, which he did.
ABOUT THE BREAK-OUT SESSIONS There will be a plenary session in the Carlson Hall after the Grand Lodge is called back to labor at 1:00. This session will focus on the two resolutions with time for questions and clarification. Following that session there will be two tiers of breakout sessions. Each session is scheduled for 45 minutes; the tiers start at 2:30 and 3:30. Tier One Breakouts 2:30 – 3:15 KidsID – A Child Safety Program—Led by our Grand Lodge KidsID Coordinator, M. W. Brother John Cook. He will highlight our efforts over the past three years in getting more lodges trained and comfortable with the program and some of the recent successes of this great program. He will show you how easy it can me to put on a successful KidsID event. Whether or not your lodge has hosted a KidsID event, you should plan to attend this session. This session will meet in the Kelly Inn, University Room B. Mentoring— Hosted by W. Brothers Mark Anderson and Monte Miller and spotlighting the new Masonic Service Association Mentoring brochure. Mark and Monte have long been promoting the effort to highlight the importance of mentoring our new and existing Brothers. Does your lodge see all of your new Brothers at the meetings and events after they have taken the Master Mason GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 39
Degree? Have you done everything possible to welcome them and help weave them into the fabric of your lodge? If not, the Mentor program can be the key to success in this area. This session will meet in the Kelly Inn Ballroom, subsection Senate Room. Leadership—Hosted by W. Brother Andrew Brennan, Chairman of the Leadership Committee. This past year we had a couple of great sessions loaded with ideas that can help in your lodge and in your personal life. This session will build on those events and layout the plans for the 2017 events. This session will meet in the Kelly Inn ballroom, subsection Sunwood Room. Tier Two Breakouts 3:30 – 4:15 All Masons from each of the six Grand Lodge Areas of the state are encouraged to attend the Breakout session for their particular Area. The Grand Lodge Area Deputy for that Area of the state will conduct each of the sessions. The topics and agenda for each of the Tier Three sessions will include: Coordinating dates for the lodges of instruction for the coming year with the Area Custodian and the Lodge Certification Program; Expectations that the Grand Master has set for the Lodges; Requirements for the Master of the Lodge; District Representative and Grand Lodge Area Deputy requirements; Announcement of any Area-wide events and other important dates; The Lodge Recognition Program Metrowest Area, led by Area Deputy Don Nolley, will meet in the Kelly Inn ballroom, subsection Sunwood Room. Metroeast Area, led by Area Deputy Joe Kivens, will meet in the Kelly Inn University B Room. Northeast Area, led by Area Deputy Bruce Carson, will meet in the Kelly Inn University A Room. Northwest Area, led by Area Deputy Ken Friese, will meet in the Kelly Inn ballroom, subsection State Room. Southeast Area will, led by Area Deputy Shawn Carrick, will meet in meet in the Kelly Inn ballroom, subsection Congress Room. Southwest Area will, led by Area Deputy Chuck Anderson and incoming Area Deputy Allan Peterson, will meet in meet in the Kelly Inn ballroom, subsection Senate Room.
The Grand Master reminded everyone that the ballot box will be closing at 2:30 as the Grand Lodge is called from Labor to refreshment. Grand Master Darling invited anyone interested to visit North Star Lodge No. 23 this afternoon, which will be open for tours and light refreshments. It being 2:30, he then called Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until the sound of the gavel at 8:30 a.m. on April 8, 2017
Annual Grand Lodge Banquet April 7th at 7:00 p.m. the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies entered the Glen Carlson Hall of the River’s Edge Convention Center. Worshipful Brother James A. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, gave the invocation and the banquet was served to approximately 425 Masons and guests. The after dinner speaker was Christopher A. Pennell, Ph. D, from the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota. He gave an informative and interesting talk on his work dealing with investigating novel strategies for immunotherapy. After dinner, Grand Master Robert L. Darling presented several awards: W. Brother Roger L. Putnam, District Representative of the Year Award W. Brother Charles L. Anderson, Jr., Area Deputy of the Year Award W. Brother Kenneth Friese, Grand Lodge Hiram Award for 2016-2017 He again introduced Ms. Janelle Kendall, county attorney for Stearns County and recipient of the Grand Master’s Community Service Award. The Grand Master then presented the Duane E. Anderson Excellence in Masonic Education Award to Most Worshipful Brother George O. Braatz, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. George was recognized for his work at the Masonic Service Association of North America, where he recently published several volumes compiling the monthly Short Talk Bulletins, dating back to 1923. Entertainment earlier in the evening was provided by Minnesota Shrine Pipes and Drums led by 40 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
Drum Major Mac MacFarlane. and Pipe Major Ralph Magnusson. Pipers and drummers included, Jerry B. Oliver, Erik Knutson, Alan Mackenzie, Ted Martz and special guest piper, M. W. Brother Don Henziak, Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin.
Remarks at Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Banquet By George O. Braatz, PGM (Ohio) Recipient of Duane E. Anderson Excellence in Masonic Education Award My sincere thanks to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota and Grand Master Robert L. Darling for my selection for this prestigious award. I am both honored and humbled. I never met Duane E. Anderson, but I understand he was a big man in size and intellect. He left a legacy of learning and spreading the light for all who followed his example. Education is valuable to our Fraternity today, as it always has been. Unfortunately, many Masons, Lodges, and even Grand Lodges across this country do not give the priority to education that is needed. Other items — learning the ritual work, degree presentations, work in the community, and social activities — all important — sometimes push education into a secondary role. Education should be a priority concern for Masons. Many years ago, when I was moving through the line of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, I began clipping news articles and quotes and stories that I might, in the future, use for talks and articles I would have to prepare. Over time, I had a vast file of these, and used many over the ensuing years. While moving a few months ago, I came across those file folders and noticed one unused clipping I would like to share today. It is not from a Masonic publication. It appeared in the July 12, 1985 issue of The Lutheran Standard magazine. My attention, as I re-read the article, was drawn to the fact that it was about a community in Minnesota. It was written by a church pastor. I’ll read a few excerpts: The fire whistle sounded for the second time that day, and the Buffalo Lake Fire Department responded as quickly as the first time. This time the fire was more serious because, in addition to the buildings, the lives of 25 sows and 200 piglets were at stake. Most communities the size of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, have a volunteer fire department. Citizens depend on these men and women to respond to any fire emergency, day or night. Volunteers respond by leaving their jobs, their dinner tables and their community activities. As a member of the fire department, I responded to that second fire alarm. But the department wasn’t the only group there; area farmers, friends, and family members rushed to the farm to help. As we battled the blaze, we realized that we could save some of the hogs, but only by risking our safety. Without hesitation, fire fighters, family, neighbors, and friends began rescuing the animals. After a long, hard struggle, the rescue effort was accomplished. Later, as I remembered how the community had fought the flames, I wondered, “What made people give of themselves in that way?” Did anyone ask, “Should I help carry out the little pigs even though they aren’t mine? Should I or shouldn’t I help my neighbor?” I don’t think they did. The action came naturally and without question; it was a way of life. It was a way of life. It was a priority to help others that the residents of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, shared. I have my own example. A man, who I raised as a Master Mason in my home Lodge in Ohio, had a similar dilemma. He was a very active worker for the Springfield Township, Ohio, Volunteer Fire Department. My friend and his wife had received that terrible message one day that their son had been killed in Vietnam, fighting for our country. This was devastating news for their family, his Masonic brothers, and particularly his close associates in the fire department. The day came for the funeral ceremony, and many persons gathered in the small church. Just as the service began, the fire whistle blew. Silently, but quickly, numerous friends began leaving the church to answer the fire alarm. My friend, with very little hesitation, glanced up as his fellow volunteers began exiting. He squeezed his wife’s hand, and then left the service with his fellow firefighters. His priority was to perhaps save a life and maybe help others escape the sadness and loss he was experiencing. For him, this was a way of life. It was a natural reaction. While perhaps not as important as the work of the Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, and Springfield GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 41
Township, Ohio fire departments, education in our Masonic work should be come an ever-growing priority — something that happens naturally, a way of life, an integral part of every Masonic Lodge. Education was a priority for Duane E. Anderson and may it ever be such in Minnesota Freemasonry!
Prior to the opening of the second day, Minnesota Masonic Charities presented the new video on the new Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center to a crowd of over 240 Masons and guests at the Saturday morning breakfast. Second Session—April 8, 2017 At the appointed hour, or shortly thereafter at 8:35 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2017, the Grand Master called the Grand Lodge of Minnesota from refreshment to labor on the Master Mason degree. All of the Grand Lodge officers were in their stations and places with the exception of Grand Standard Bearer Dwight Day, who was called away.
After welcoming everyone back for the second day of the 164th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, the Grand Master called on Grand Chaplain James A. Johnson for an announcement, W. Brother Jim had lost the diamond from his Masonic ring and asked that the Brothers keep an eye open for it. The Grand Master then called upon W. Brother Robert Selden, Chairman of the Teller's Committee, for his report. Starting with W. Brother Ethan A. Seaberg and ending with RWB John B. Studell, each was individually called upon to see if he accepted the election results and each respectively replied that they did accept it. WB Selden moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded and carried. W. Brother Selden was directed to destroy the ballots.
Report of the Teller's Committee Your tellers, having made a canvas of the ballots cast, find the following results: For Grand Master: John B. Studell preponderance of the total For Deputy Grand Master: Edward R. Halpaus preponderance of the total For Senior Grand Warden: Steven D. Johnson preponderance of the total For Junior Grand Warden: Ethan A. Seaberg preponderance of the total
Respectfully submitted W. B. Robert Selden, Chairman W. B. Mark Campbell
The Grand Master asked W. Brother Tim Boche from Lebanon Lodge No. 346 to stand. The Grand Master then thanked W. Brother Tim for the beautiful gavel he had made for him.
The Grand Master then called on Senior Grand Warden Edward R. Halpaus for the report of the Corporate Board of Trustees. He highlighted the charitable donations made from the Ladd Fund and the fact that the report serves as the nominating committee report and election of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary. He then moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded and carried.
Report of the Board of Corporate Trustees The Board of Corporate Trustees for the Grand Lodge year 2016-2017 was as follows: M.W.B. Robert L. Darling, G.M., President R.W.B. John Studell, D.G.M., Vice-Pres. R.W.B. Edward R. Halpaus, S.G.W., Sec. R.W.B Steven D. Johnson, J.G.W. W.B. Ethan Seaberg, S.G.D. W.B. Rolf Widstrand, J.G.D. M.W.B. James Christensen, P.G.M. M.W.B. John Gann, P.G.M.
The Corporate Board is charged by the Minnesota Masonic Code to administer to the financial affairs and other duties of the Grand Lodge during the time between Grand Lodge annual communications. For these purposes, the Corporate Board met on six occasions: Grand Lodge office, Bloomington May 7, 2016 42 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington July 9, 2016 Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington September10, 2016 Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington November 5, 2016* Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington January 7, 2017 Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington March 4, 2017 * Denotes Grand Lodge planning session. Occasional communications presided over by Grand Master, M.W.B. Robert L. Darling: April 23, 2016, Marshall, Lyon County Government Center - Cornerstone Ceremony; July 10, 2016, Bemidji, Bemidji No. 233 - Cornerstone and Rededication Ceremony; August 6, 2016, Duluth, Scottish Rite Rite Care Clinic - Cornerstone Ceremony; October 22, 2016, Luverne, Ben Franklin No. 114 - Lodge Rededication Ceremony; November 20, 2016, St. James, Libanus No. 96 -,Lodge Rededication Ceremony. Special events/degrees: April 12, 2016 Osman Shrine Lynnhurst Turkey Dinner June 18, 2016 North Star No. 23 One-Day-to-Masonry July 16, 2016 Osman Shrine Reception/G. Lodge & G. Chap. OES October 29, 2016 Heritage Center All Masonic Dinner Theater November 11, 2016 Heritage Center Veteran’s Day Event November 12, 2016 Heritage Center Big Tent Event January 21, 2016 Heritage Center One-day to Masonry February 10-11, 2017 Kelley Inn; St. Cloud A.D./D.R. Retreat March 31, 2017 Montgomery No. 258 Grand Master’s Table Lodge April 1, 2017 North Star No.23 Table Lodge to honor M.W.B Darling April 6-8, 2017 Kelly Inn, St. Cloud Civic Center 164th Annual Communication The following appointments to the Board of Trustees of Minnesota Masonic Charities were recommended for three year terms: M.W.B. Raymond G. Christensen Br. Robert Fendler M.W.B. David E. Olson W.B. Gregory Lane W.B. G. Roger McNear A motion was passed to approve the nominations of: R.W.B. Brent Metcalf as Grand Treasurer - R.W.B. Douglas Campbell as Grand Secretary Notable items reviewed and actions taken by the Board: Deputy Grand Master Studell announced he would probably have a visit to the United Grand Lodge of England for the 300th anniversary of the founding modern Freemasonry by the Grand Lodge of England in 1717. M.W.B. Jim Christensen gave a report of the Background Check Committee; he will prepare an outline that the District Representatives can use as they visit Lodges. Jim is willing to attend an upcoming leadership Committee meeting to explain it there as well. Grand Master Darling reiterated his theme for the year, “Working together, making a difference.” He also has his Calendar of the G.L. Website for all to see and participate is some of the events he will attend. The Corporate Board began its program to update the Grand Lodge Website to make it more inviting and also accessible with hand held devices. W.B. Tony Krall announced he had put together a draft of some guidelines on hospitality room rules for future consideration. Grand Lodge Membership Committee attended the September Board Meeting to report on their activities, and show a power point presentation. All Area Deputies attended the September meeting, R.W.B. John Studell, met with them in the afternoon to discuss plans for the next term. In response to a request for a loan for a roof replacement the Corporate Board approved a loan of $20,000 for Clearwater Lodge No. 28. At the September Meeting, W.B. Tony Krall distributed the Draft of hospitality room guidelines; a motion was made, seconded, discussed and passed. The guidelines are: Hospitality rooms will close at 11 P.M. at the annual communication, whether hosted by the Grand Master, a given Lodge or group of Lodges, or even individual Brothers. Grand Master Darling commented on the final chapters of the Jacob Wetterling tragedy over the past few weeks, preceding the September Board Meeting. 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 43
It was announced that The Philalethes Society would like a representative of the Grand Lodge to bring greetings from the Masons of Minnesota at the Semi-Annual meeting, Table Lodge and Symposium of The Philalethes Society to be held at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center on Saturday June 24, 2017, St. John the Baptist Day, the anniversary of the founding of the Premiere Grand Lodge and modern Freemasonry Grand Master Darling reminded everyone about the “All Masonic Dinner Theater at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center on October 29, 2016. Commenting on the Prepaid Dues Fund R.W.B. Brent Metcalf led to a discussion of the fund’s deficit. It was decided by vote that the 2017 dues and fees again be paid by the reserve fund in an effort to stabilize the Prepaid Dues Fund. W.B. Ethan Seaberg announced that P.G.M. Tony E. Telken will speak at the membership Seminar on March 11, 2017. D.G.M. John Studell announced that should tradition prevail he will appoint W.B. Foster Solem to the progressive line. Grand Master Darling reported that M.W.B. Alyn Dull passed to the Celestial Lodge. M.W.B. Darling had a close relationship with M.W.B. Alyn over the years and he had been a mentor to our Grand Master for many years. W.B. Ethan Seaberg & M.W.B. Jim Christensen said the resolution for the Background Checks was completed, and they would like some time on the agenda at the annual communication. The Finance Committee submitted the budget for approval. After motion being made and seconded, and discussion it was approved and the entire Corporate Board wanted to be signatories on the resolution for a per-capita change. M.W.B. Darling, on March 4th, commented that this was the last Corporate Board Meeting for M.W.B. Jim Christensen after his many years in the Grand Lodge progressive line, and as a Past Grand Master. M.W.B. Jim acknowledged what a great honor and experience it has been for him to serve, he thanked the Board for their support over the years. M.W.B. Darling and the Board also thanked M.W.B. Jim, and all following our Grand Master gave M.W. B. Jim Grand Honors.
Approved the following disbursements from Col. Ladd Memorial Fund for the fiscal year 2016- 2017: Lein Lumber Yard, Dawson $5,000.00 Materials for Boys and Girl Scout project in Dawson Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts $3,000.00 Friends of Scouting support Minnesota Veterans Home, Sil. Bay $3,000.00 Veterans' Fishing excursion A Brother $5,204.44 Special medical equipment purchase Minnesota Veterans Home, Sil. Bay $3,725.00 Special handicap lift for fishing trips International Peace Garden Lodge $15,000.00 Auditorium roof project Minnesota Masonic Charities $80,000.00 Masonic Heritage Center Veteran's Memorial Park, Ferg. Falls $500.00 Picnic Shelter Masonic Information Center $1,500.00 donation - assist with operating the center MSA Disaster Relief Fund $2,000.00 Louisiana disaster flood relief South St. Paul Educational Found. $500.00 Justin Meyer Scholarship fund MSA Disaster Relief Fund $,2000.00 North Carolina Hurricane Matthew disaster St. Cloud Honor Flight $1,000.00 WWII veterans to the WWII memorial St. Cloud VA Hospital $1,000.00 Mental health services donation Fargo VA Hospital $1,000.00 Veterans' services
Benevolence Fund and the Benevolence Fund’s Help, Aid and Assist Fund M.W.B. John Cook requested the purchase of five more KidsID units to complete the distribution of the units in several areas of the state. The Board authorized the purchase of five more units from EZChildID Systems, at a cost of no more than $3,000 each. The help Aid and Assist fund helped five Brothers and one widow during times of need in the amount of $13,900. We, the Corporate Board of Trustees ,thank all those who contribute their time and talents in 44 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
support of the projects, plans and ongoing vision of our Grand Lodge. We recognize and thank the Officers of every Constituent Lodge, the District Representatives, Area Deputies, Custodians of the Ritual, Committee Members, and indeed all those who labor to ensure a long, prosperous and vital future for Minnesota Masonry. Thank You. Fraternally submitted, Edward R. Halpaus, Senior Grand Warden Secretary, Corporate Board of Trustees The Grand Master then called upon Senior Grand Warden Edward R. Halpaus for the report of the Finance Committee. He highlighted the bottom line of the proposed General Fund Budget, a projected loss on operations of $167,056.78. He then moved the adoption of the report, the motion was seconded and passed without opposition. Report of the Finance Committee It is the duty of the Finance Committee to manage the Grand Lodge finances in a fiscally responsible manner. Throughout the year, careful watch is made upon expenditures and any prudent savings that can be achieved are sought out and implemented. As always we continue to improve with caution and wisdom in this unstable economy. Over the past several years we have seen a decline in membership numbers, which is directly related to deaths, non-payment of dues, and demits. This results in declining revenues each year that shows a net loss in membership numbers, and this makes it necessary for the finance committee, and the entire Corporate Board to recommend a per-capita increase for the members of Grand Lodge to consider. We believe this recommended per-capita change will help the financial health of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota to continue in a sound financial condition and continue a strong reserve fund. The detailed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 presented in the following pages outlines a deficit in the amount of $167,056.78 It is important to note that although last year’s budget indicated a deficit of $194,436.72, the efficient and professional manner by which your Board and office personnel performed, allowed us to keep the actual figure at a deficit of $111,587.04. In most years, experience has compelled us to purposely default to a higher budget estimate. Considering that most budget items remain relatively the same as in preceding years, we must remain cognizant of the fact that declining revenues, due to membership loss, may present us with a shortfall. Please bear in mind that at year-end, the actual amount of any shortfall would be covered by the reserve account. The Finance Committee makes the following recommendations: 1) That the Grand Treasurer be authorized to disburse Grand Lodge funds for all normal and necessary expenses for the months of March and April 2018, or until such time as the Grand Lodge holds its next annual communication. 2) That the Brethren at this communication approve the expenditures for those areas that exceed the budget this past year. (A detailed list of expenditures compared to the budgeted amount may be found in the financial statements shown elsewhere in the preprinted booklet.) 3) That the budget for the Benevolence Fund, printed elsewhere in the preprint be adopted. 4) That Resolution Number 2, printed elsewhere in the preprint be adopted. The finance Committee continues to take its responsibilities very seriously and will remain dedicated and focused so as to ensure that the Fraternity continues to derive the best possible value for its expenditures. Respectfully submitted, Edward R. Halpaus Sr. Grand Warden, Chairman 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 45
GRAND LODGE GENERAL FUND March 2017 through February 2018 Income Annual Per Capita Fees 336,400.00 Insurance Income & Reimburse . 8,500.00 Interest Income 440.00 Meal Sales - Annual Comm. 30,000.00 Miscellaneous Income Items Masonic Light Income 240.00 Miscellaneous Income 600.00 Postage Income and Reimburse 3,600.00 Sales - Dues Cards 2,400.00 Wayfaring Man program 500.04 Total Miscellaneous Income Items 7,340.04 Miscellaneous Items Sold Bookstore 1,800.00 Ciphers, Codes, Manuals, etc 5,480.41 Forms and Misc Supplies 500.00 Pins, Buckles, Ties, Magnets 5,000.00 Total Miscellaneous Items Sold 12,780.41 MN Mason Newspaper Income 8,100.00 Raising Fees 2,400.00 Special Events Income Arizona Reunion 1,000.00 One Day to Masonry Meals 4,000.00 One Day to Masonry Petitioners 10,000.00 Total Special Events Income 15,000.00 Special Services Income 885.00 Total Income 421,845.45 Cost of Goods Sold 9,000.00 Total COGS 9,000.00 Gross Profit $412,845.45 Expense Section 1 - Allocated Per Capita Benevolence Fund Allocation 1,160.00 GWMNM .25 Allocation 2,900.00 Benev. Help, Aid Assist Fund Allocation 29,000.00 Raising Fees Allocation 2,400.00 Total Section 1 - Allocated Per Capita 35,460.00 Section 2 - Annual Comm. Expense Distinguished Guests' Expense 10,000.00 Facilities 5,000.00 Payroll - Mileage and Per Diem 26,000.00 Meal Expenses 30,000.00 Misc. Expenses and Awards 2,500.00 Printing - Annual communication 3,000.00 Total Section 2 - Annual Comm. Expense 76,500.00 Section 3 - Special Meetings Area Conferences 2,400.00 Long Range Planning 2,000.00 Grand Lodge Officers' Meetings 5,000.00 Total Section 3 - Special Meetings 9,400.00 Section 4 - GLO & DR Expenses Peace Garden Lodge 1,000.00 Grand Master's Exp. Allowance 32,500.00 Visits Approved by the GM 18,000.00 46 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Officers' Aprons Collars Jewel 1,500.00 GL Officer Misc Expense 1,000.00 District Rep Collars & Jewels 1,800.00 District Representative Visits 12,000.00 Total Section 4 - GLO & DR Expenses 67,800.00 Section 5 - Cust Monitor Trial Custodians, Monitors Expenses 2,500.00 Custodian Collar Apron Jewels 500.00 Trial Commission Expenses 500.00 Total Section 5 - Cust Monitor Trial 3,500.00 Section 6 - Grand Lodge Office Bank Service Charges 120.00 Audit Expense 7,300.00 Capital Equipment 3,000.00 Credit Card Acceptance Fees 1,000.00 Grand Lodge Office Employee Exp Grand Treasurer’s Salary 2,100.00 Employee Benefits 35,882.68 GL Office Payroll Expense 144,105.50 Social Sec. & Unemploy. Tax 11,456.05 Total Grand Lodge Office Employee Exp 193,544.23 Insurance and Bond Premiums 17,000.00 Investment Fees & Charges 30,000.00 Maintenance Office Equipment 1,000.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 4,200.00 Office Supplies 1,500.00 Postage Expenses 6,000.00 Printing & Stationery 3,600.00 Rent Expense 16,828.00 Telephone and Long Distance 2,800.00 Travel Expense 2,100.00 Total Section 6 - Grand Lodge Office 289,992.23 Section 7 - Committee Expenses Masonic Education Leadership and Training 10,000.00 Mentor Program 1,000.00 Misc Education Exp. (NOS) 5,000.00 Total Masonic Education 16,000.00 Membership Membership Committee 10,000.00 G. Master's Table & Reunions 1,000.00 Membership Meeting & Seminar 2,000.00 One Day to Masonry 6,000.00 Total Membership 19,000.00 Misc. Committee Exp 1,500.00 Total Section 7 - Committee Expenses 36,500.00 Section 8 - Publications E-Masonry - Web Site 7,200.00 List of Lodges Masonic 1450.00 Minnesota Mason Newspaper Exp 34,000.00 Distribute Annual Proceedings 500.00 Total Section 8 - Publications 43,150.00 Section 9 - Issues 50 Year Pins 3,700.00 Refunds Paid 7,500.00 Total Section 9 - Issues 11,200.00 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 47
Section 10 - Public Relations PR, Radio, Newspaper, Brochures 5,000.00 Total Section 10 - Public Relations 5,000.00 Section 11 - Annual Memberships Commission on Recognition 50.00 N. Am. Conf. of Grand Masters 250.00 Masonic Service Assoc. (MSA) 750.00 MW Conference on Masonic Ed . 350.00 Total Section 11 - Annual Memberships 1,400.00 Total Expense 579,902.23 Net Income (Loss) ($167,056.78) GRAND LODGE BENEVOLENCE FUND March 2016 through February 2017 Income KidsID Income 5,000.00 Help Aid Assist Income 29,100.00 Allocated Grand Lodge Funds 2,400.00 Interest Income 12,000.00 Cap. Gains, Losses & Inv Income 36,000.00 Total Income $72,500.00 Expense Help, Aid & Assist Expense 24,000.00 DeMolay Organization 6,000.00 Job's Daughters 5,000.00 KidsID Expense 10,000.00 Retirement Benefits 10,398.60 Total Expense $55,398.60 Net Income (Loss) $17,101.40 The Grand Master then called upon W. Brother Foster D. Solem, Chairman of the Board of Custodians for his report and presentations of Monitor and Lecturer certificates. Foster thanked Brother Keir Johnson, W. Brother Peter B. Van Osdol and W. Brother Don Nolley in particular this year, but all who have worked year after year to make the One-Day-to-Masonry events so successful. Foster then called up W. Brother Allan Peterson from Prudence Lodge No. 97 Brother and Clinton Christensen from Corinthian Lodge No. 67, who were presented with their Monitor aprons, pins and certificates. Foster then moved the adoption of the Report of the Board of Custodians, which was seconded and carried. Report of the Board of Custodians of the Work Annual Monitor Exams were held at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center 2/3/2017: Custodians Present: W.B. Doug Campbell (Emeritus), W.B. Foster Solem, W.B. Paul Himmler, W. B. Doug Pederson, W.B. Keith Reierson, W.B. Rolf Widstrand, W.B. Grant Lillevold, W.B. Ted Martz; Monitors Present: W.B. Tim Boche, W.B. Peter Van Osdol, W.B. Al Golder; Sideline Observers: Brothers Jeremy Girard and Garrett Aalfs. W.B. Mike Bell was declared proficient on the Master Mason Degree and will be upgraded to a 1st Grade Monitor W.B. Jason La Voi was declared proficient on the Fellowcraft Degree and will be upgraded to a 2nd Grade Monitor W.B. Doug Beach was declared proficient on the Entered Apprentice Degree and will be upgraded to a 2nd Degree Monitor W.B. Al Peterson was declared proficient and certified on the Entered Apprentice Degree. Br. Clint Christensen was declared proficient and certified on the Entered Apprentice Degree. Reexaminations were held at Masonic Heritage Center on Saturday, 2/4/2017 Custodians Present: W.B. Foster Solem, W.B. Paul Himmler, W. B. Doug Pederson, W.B. Rolf Widstrand, W.B. Grant Lillevold, W.B. David Olson 48 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
W.B. Tracy Nitch was declared proficient and re-certified on the Entered Apprentice Degree. Active Monitors are as follows and may be contacted to assist in ritualistic work consistent with the General Regulations. Although we are cognizant that emergencies do sometimes arise, please make your requests with as much notice as possible. No. Name Grade Commission Expires #185 William G. Ross (176) 1 2019 #197 Robert Selden (1-2) 3 2018 #201 Peter B. Van Osdol (176) 1 2020 #203 Jacob Geer (263) 1 2019 #209 John Curlott (346) 1 2019 #213 Michael Bell (346) 1 2020 #216 Joe Amos (5) 3 2018 #217 Dale Lillevold (205) 1 2019 #219 Tracy Nitch (97) 1 2020 #220 Tim Boche (346) 3 2020 #221 Christopher Wendover (205) 3 2018 #222 David Graham (205) 1 2019 #223 Jason LaVoi (9) 2 2020 #224 Doug Beach (165) 2 2020 #225 Alan MacKenzie (198) 3 2019 #226 Donald Nolley (30) 3 2019 #227 Clint Christensen (67) 3 2020 #228 Allen T. Peterson (97) 3 2020 A total 35 Schools of Instruction were held during this reporting period. In addition to these schools the Custodians and Monitors were available at numerous degree practices that were not formally categorized as schools. Custodians were also present at the Grand Lodge Officer Training sessions held throughout Minnesota over the past year. The members of the Board of Custodians stand ready to assist lodges with learning to properly perform the degrees. We are charged with insuring that every newly initiated, passed and raised petitioner has a lasting impression of his journey into Masonry as well as being assured that the degrees were all presented in a consistent manner using prescribed Minnesota ritual. We urge the lodges to continue to work with the District Representatives and Area Deputies in scheduling schools so we together can achieve the goal of ritual improvement and consistency throughout Minnesota. Those needing assistance filling stations, places or lectures to confer a degree are encouraged to work through your District Representatives to find someone in your district to help. If you have problems filling the void there go to: http://www.mn-masons.org/grand-lodge-leaders/monitorslecturers for a list of certified Monitors and Lecturers. Please refrain from calling these individuals at the last minute unless you have an emergency. They are ready and willing to assist anytime but needing to solicit their services without ample notice should not be a result of poor/last minute planning on the part of the lodge. Other functions the Board of Custodians this year were to coordinate the Big Tent event in November and the One-Day-to-Masonry event held on January 21, 2017. This year, the One-Day- to-Masonry was held at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center. This was a very exciting experience for everyone involved in the degrees as well as for those who attended the event. We look forward to many more years at the beautiful Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center. Many people devoted multiple days to prepare the “cast” and execute the conferral of degrees at these events. I wish to personally thank all Custodians, Monitors, Directors, and Cast Members for their participation.
Report of the Board of Custodians of the Ritual Work Schools of Instruction Date Area Lodge Location Degree Attendance Presiding 4/22/16 Metroeast 223 Mora FC 17 Keith Reierson 5/17/16 Metroeast 263 Roseville 4th 12 Keith Reierson 9/26/16 Metroeast 5 St Paul FC 7 Keith Reierson 9/30/16 Metroeast 92 Princeton MM 18 Keith Reierson 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 49
10/11/16 Metroeast 51 Cottage Grove MM 7 Keith Reierson 10/29/16 Metroeast 273 Cambridge 5th 11 Keith Reierson 4/29/16 Metrowest 135 Buffalo MM 11 Ted Martz 6/25/16 Metrowest 168 Minneapolis MM 14 Ted Martz 8/24/16 Metrowest 346 Savage EA 21 Ted Martz 9/7/16 Metrowest 135 Buffalo EA 5 Ted Martz 9/14/16 Metrowest 19 Minneapolis EA 8 Ted Martz 9/17/16 Metrowest 277 Minneapolis 4th 25 Ted Martz 9/27/16 Metrowest 265 Robbinsdale FC 8 Tim Boche 12/3/16 Metrowest 135 Buffalo MM 8 Ted Martz 3/7/17 Metrowest 30 Anoka MM 26 Ted Martz 4/18/16 Northeast Lake Ave. Duluth FC 20 Rolf Widstrand 5/25/16 Northeast Lake Ave. Duluth EA 16 Rolf Widstrand 5/10/16 Northwest 100 Brainerd FC 19 Doug Pederson 9/13/16 Northwest 292 E. Grand Forks MM 11 Doug Pederson 10/4/16 Northwest 133 Morris EA 12 Doug Pederson 10/20/16 Northwest 208 Grand Rapids 4th 11 Doug Pederson 11/22/16 Northwest 106 Detroit Lakes 4th 20 Rolf Widstrand 4/28/16 Southeast 34 Cannon Falls MM 18 Paul Himmler 5/29/16 Southeast 22 Pleasant Grove FC 15 Paul Himmler 5/31/16 Southeast 69 Rushford MM 19 Paul Himmler 9/29/16 Southeast EA 18 Paul Himmler 4/23/16 Southwest 104 Willmar EA 10 Grant Lillevold 4/30/16 Southwest 109 Montevideo 4th 10 Grant Lillevold 5/19/16 Southwest 119 Marshall 4th 6 Grant Lillevold 6/21/16 Southwest 12 Mankato MM 8 Grant Lillevold 10/11/16 Southwest 64 Fairmont FC 9 Grant Lillevold 11/17/16 Southwest 119 Marshall EA 7 Grant Lillevold 12/13/16 Southwest 64 Fairmont MM 12 Grant Lillevold 1/19/17 Southwest 97 Windom 4th 17 Grant Lillevold TOTAL 456 Respectfully Submitted, Foster D. Solem, Board of Custodians (Chairman)
Wayfaring Man Program The Grand Master asked W. Brother Terrance Schaffer from Sherburne Lodge No. 95 to meet him west of the altar. W. Brother Schaffer briefly discussed the aim of the Wayfaring Man program, which is to promote lodge visitations. Terrance noted that we had 35 new Brothers enroll in the program this past year and that we now have 140 in the program. The Grand Master and Terrance then presented W. Brother Clint Christensen with a handsome certificate for his recent completion of the Wayfaring Man program. Brother Brad Brown from Fraternal Lodge No. 92, who has also now completed the Wayfaring Man program, was not present to receive his certificate as his name was called. Masonc Light Award The Grand Master then called W. Brother Rick Vance, Masonic Light Program Coordinator, to the podium to assist with some presentations. Rick noted that we had twelve new enrollees this past term and that four new Brothers (including himself) have completed the Masonic Light Award Program. He then asked W. Brother Richard DeBeau and Brothers John “Jock” Glendenning, Jr. and Clinton Christensen to join him to receive their Masonic Light Award medals. Brother Jock was absent.
Grand Master Darling then invited W. Brother James A. Johnson to the podium. Jim stepped down a year ago as the Grand Lodge District Representative for District 7. The Grand Master then presented him with his Past District Representative apron. Jim The Grand Master congratulated Jim for his many years of service to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Grand Master Darling also acknowledged that W. Brothers Greg Guffey, Nathan Smithson and Charles Anderson, Jr. were 50 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
stepping down from their roles as District Representatives and the Southwest Area Deputy.
The Grand Master called M. W. Brother Terry Tilton to the podium. Terry reflected how he had been involved in the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Education program 27 years ago when it was started, a start that included the Book Club, the Masonic Light Award Program, Lodge Education Officers and other facets. Terry then called attention to the flyer placed in everyone’s registration packet about the Philalethes Society national event at the Masonic Heritage Center June 23-24, 2017, celebrating the 300th anniversary of the forming of the United Grand Lodge of England in 1717.
The Grand Master then asked R. W. B. Douglas Campbell to come to the podium, and when he did, the Grand Secretary made a motion to approve all other previously unapproved preprinted reports. The motion was seconded and carried.
M. W. Brother Neil Neddermeyer was then invited to the podium. Neil announced that he was a Past Grand Master and a recovering alcoholic. He went on to say that he has just completed one year of sobriety and that statistics show that 10-12% of Masons are addicted to alcohol or other substances. Neil announced the formation of a new group that he is calling Masonic & Tonic and that he is publishing a bimonthly e-mail newsletter for folks that need support and assistance in overcoming their addictions. He asked that lodges across the state help him get the word out so that our Brothers may know of the work he is trying to accomplish. He added that’ “we don’t judge you for drinking but we ask that you not judge someone for not drinking.”
The Grand Master outlined how the Grand Lodge would proceed with the resolutions, with the resolution being read, then with two minutes from a supporter and two minutes from someone opposed to the resolution. Then two more, one for and one against. He reminded everyone that only those Brothers with a voting card could vote. The resolutions can be found starting on page 20.
Action Taken On Resolutions 2017 Resolution No. 1 General Regulations Amendment—Petitions and Background Checks The resolution was introduced by MWB James A. Christensen, who moved to adopt it. the motion was seconded by WB Ethan A. Seaberg. Ethan then moved to amend the resolution from its printed form by adding the words, “The resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Corporate Board.” He explained that additional time was need to check on possible insurance issues, choose a vendor and to check on possible code conflicts. After the allotted comments were allowed, the Grand Master called for the question. The show of cards was too close to call so the Grand Master ordered that a written ballot be taken. There were 266 votes cast with 178 needed to pass. There were only 146 yes votes so the resolution did not pass.
2017 Resolution No. 2 General Regulations Amendment – Grand Lodge Annual Per Capita Increase The resolution was introduced by RWB Douglas Campbell. After a short discussion, a motion was made by WB Don Ewald, proxy from Koochiching Lodge No. 270, to amend the motion to call for the new per capita amount to be $50.00 instead of the $40.00 contemplated in the resolution. The amendment failed to receive a 2/3 majority vote. The Grand Master then called for the question on the resolution as originally printed. The resolution passed.
The Grand Master then asked that representatives from the following “Plus One” lodges stand and be recognized. Each of these lodges experienced a gain in membership in 2016 of at least one member: Lodge Name and Number City Net Gain Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106 Detroit Lakes 19 Anoka Lodge No. 30 Anoka 13 Excelsior Lodge No. 113 Excelsior 10 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 51
Cass Lodge No. 243 Minneapolis 10 Red Wing Lodge No. 8 Red Wing 4 Rochester Lodge No. 21 Rochester 4 Chain Lake Lodge No. 64 Fairmont 4 Nelson Lodge No. 135 Buffalo 4 Arcana Lodge No. 187 Minneapolis 4 Star Lodge No. 62 Rockford 3 Solomon's Lodge No. 286 Moose Lake 3 Glen Avon Lodge No. 306 Duluth 3 Forest Lake Lodge No. 344 Forest Lake 3 Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 Luverne 2 Traverse Lodge No. 189 Wheaton 2 Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263 Roseville 2 Roseau Lodge No. 268 Roseau 2 Stephen Lodge No. 279 Stephen 2 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Minneapolis 2 Caledonia Lodge No. 20 Caledonia 1 Orient Lodge No. 84 Money Creek 1 Libanus Lodge No. 96 St. James 1 Moorhead Lodge No. 126 Moorhead 1 Dalles Lodge No. 181 Cloquet 1 Wayzata Lodge No. 205 Wayzata 1 Northern Lodge No. 236 Thief River Falls 1 Otter Tail Lodge No. 284 Pelican Rapids 1 Macalester Lodge No. 290 St. Paul 1 Unizar Lodge No. 347 St. Paul 1
The Grand Master then invited WB Chuck Brust to make a presentation on the new Grand Lodge of Minnesota website. Chuck is chairing a committee composed of RWB Ed Halpaus, RWB Steve Johnson, WB Jordy Stradtman, WB Sean Gardiner and WB Nick Johnson. This committee has been tasked with giving the Grand Lodge website a new look and feel and to make it more user friendly for accessing the website via mobile devices. Chuck navigated through several pages and explained that it is till a work in progress and invited input from the Brothers.
Grand Master Darling called on W. Brother Lane Guyot for a presentation. Lane then presented the Grand Master with a handsome, hand-painted tie. Lane has been presenting his ties to many of our Masonic leaders for the past several years and they are often seen a Masonic events around Minnesota and elsewhere.
Grand Master Darling invited M. W. Brother Stan Barclay to the podium for his comments. Stan observed that some 150 years ago a military lodge moved up the Red River, Lodge No. 68, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Minnesota and was then meeting in a foreign country. This was the beginning of the long and wonderful relationship between the Grand Lodge of Manitoba and the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Stan thanked the Grand Master for all of his hospitality and friendship and invited everyone to come up the Red River to Winnipeg for the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba in June.
The Grand Master asked MWB Eric J. Neetenbeek if he had any comments. Eric spoke briefly on why we are here, “To make the world a better place. An how do we do that, by making Master Masons and providing relief to those that need it.” He thanked the Grand Master for the time allotted to him.
Grand Master Darling called W. Brother Peter B. Van Osdol to the center of the lodge and introduced him as our new Assistant Grand Secretary. He then thanked Pete for all of his work this year and wished him well in his new position. 52 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Area Deputy-District Representative Committee The duties of this committee are diverse, and include the coordination of the various activities of the Area Deputies and District Representatives. These activities are regularly reported to the Corporate Board. The committee is composed of the Area Deputy/District Representative Coordinator, all Area Deputies, the Chairman of the Board of Custodians, and the Junior Grand Warden. The training of District Representatives and Area Deputies is an ongoing process, which takes many forms. Primary among these is the Area Deputy/District Representative Conference, held each February. At that event, new Area Deputies and District Representatives learn their duties of office, and receive instruction. Topics of current importance are reviewed and discussed. Further, the Area Deputies meet four times each year to track the progress made on the improvement goals we have set. Similarly, each Area Deputy meets quarterly with his District Representatives to discuss lodge issues and potential solutions. This year, we have focused on continuing to support the efforts of the leadership and membership committees, acting as a central communications point for events as well as the logistical coordinators. The Area Deputies and District Representatives have encouraged participation in those events across the state, which has resulted in a wider lodge representation. One area of particular achievement was seen in the Southeast area, where interactive Masonic workshops have been occurring for the last two years. These workshops teach the participants a problem- solving framework, which is then used to answer scenarios based on current leadership challenges within our lodges. It is the goal of this committee to employ this workshop through the other areas of the state in the coming term. Additionally, there has been an increased focus placed on schools of instruction this term. The District Representatives have worked closely with the Custodians and Monitors to increase both the number of schools in each area, and to gain participation from several lodges at each school. In some cases, combining the Masters and Wardens meeting with the school of instruction has benefited attendance at both events. Finally, the Area Deputies and District Representatives have continued to serve as the mentors for the leadership in each lodge, providing assistance and guidance wherever needed. I would like to thank the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Masters, Liaison, Area Deputies, and District Representatives for their assistance in making this a successful year. We wish to thank the following Brothers who have completed many years of service to the Grand Lodge, and who are now retiring from their positions: Southwest Area Deputy WB Chuck Anderson District Representative #4 WB Steve Turner District Representative #24 WB Nathan Smithson District Representative #40 WB Greg Guffey Respectfully submitted, WB Chuck Brust, Area Deputy At Large, Area Deputy-District Representative Coordinator
Report of Minnesota DeMolay DeMolay in Minnesota thanks the Grand Lodge of Minnesota and every Lodge, Chapter and appendant body that has contributed to the success of Minnesota DeMolay in the last year. The impact that your involvement has on the lives of these young men is profound. We see boys join DeMolay bloom into outstanding young men who learn valuable leadership skills, public speaking, responsibility, and the value system that DeMolay teaches based on seven cardinal virtues, Filial Love, Reverence for Sacred Things, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, Cleanness and Patriotism. We especially thank those Lodges that see the value in what the DeMolay program has to offer by sponsoring a Chapter and actively engaging the DeMolay into the Lodge activities. For the third year in a row, Minnesota DeMolay has had positive growth. But even more impressive than that is the fact that in 2016 DeMolay grew by 10%! We have a renewed vigor in our young men. The local Master Councilors are planning programs in their chapters that the young men want. Several chapters have made changes to their meeting schedules whereas in the past they only met twice a month and now they are meeting every week. Despite what might seem counterintuitive in today’s busy society, having more DeMolay exposure has shown tremendous results in participation. The key to success is providing content and activities that the 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 53
youth of today want, not necessarily what we did back “when I was a DeMolay” and our Chapters and State officers are doing exactly that. At the state level, our elected officers led by State Master Councilor AJ Brendel have added new events to our calendar based on suggestions by the members. Also our state elected line has taken leadership roles within our six state region, organizing joint events and traveling to other state’s events. Minnesota is being put on the DeMolay International map as a jurisdiction to watch! Key Highlights: • Sent four DeMolay and one advisor to a Leadership Training Conference in Oklahoma. • Held a very successful LARP (Live Action Role Play) event at the DeMolay Camp (New event) • Had record attendance at DeMolay Paintball Day • Organized a joint degree day and ice skating fun event with the Grand Bethel of Job’s Daughters • Traveled to Sioux City for a regional conference • Eight DeMolay competed in the national ritual tournament in Dallas, Texas • Attended the “Dad Land” portrait unveiling at the Scottish Rite House of the Temple in Washington, DC • Winterfest Snow Tubing weekend • Brought back Jacques DeMolay University where we had the International Master Councilor attend and teach a class
But all that success is not without its challenges. There are still many Lodges that can support DeMolay but for whatever reason do not. There are men, especially Masons, which could be advisors but do not. And more importantly there are many young men that are in need of what DeMolay has to offer but are unaware of it. All of you, regardless of your own age knows at least one young man that would benefit from DeMolay; perhaps it is a son, nephew, neighbor, brother or friend. And I understand that we are all busy and that time is a premium. But I encourage you to seek out a Senior DeMolay and ask them if they would have traded their DeMolay experience for “more time.” Ask him about his experiences in DeMolay and what value he got out of his time spent in DeMolay. I cannot imagine not wanting to give that experience to another. I cannot imagine not wanting my son to experience the bonds of fraternity that we enjoy as Masons. I cannot imagine not wanting to give a few hours of my time so that my son can gain the leadership skills that DeMolay will teach him. The greatest gift you can give to a young man is to introduce him to DeMolay. The greatest gift you can give to yourself is to get involved with DeMolay. The greatest gift you can give to your Lodge and Masonry as a whole is to support DeMolay. To quote Albert Pike, “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Fraternally submitted, Aaron Brendel Assistant Executive Officer
Minnesota Masonic Charities Minnesota Masonic Charities (MMC) is a powerful force for good. In 2016 MMC continued its mission of caring for elderly, providing educational opportunities for deserving students, finding cures and treatments for cancer and childhood diseases and supporting Lodges in meeting community needs. On June 24, 2016, the 299th anniversary of the public acknowledgement of the Masonic Fraternity, a new chapter in the history of Minnesota Masonry was begun. The Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center (MMHC) opened with more than 500 Masons, members of the OES and other guests in attendance. The building, more than 47,000 square feet in size and its contents were acclaimed as beautiful, functional and historical. The new center embodies the promise of MMC to the Craft to create a building where the history and purpose of Masonry is displayed for all to see. Because an auditorium is part of the facility, we have the opportunity to welcome visitors who would otherwise have been unlikely to be exposed to any information regarding the motivations and actions of the Fraternity over its considerable history. We keep the museum, library and lodge 54 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
room open and accessible during events at the Auditorium. We welcome attendees at concerts, recitals and other performances to observe what we have done and why. Many museums are beautiful and have wonderful contents, but are often visited by very few people. Due to the combination of the auditorium with the museum, we ensure attendance. It is our hope that all Minnesota Masons and the general public will come and tour the building and increase their knowledge of who we are. We have already had numerous lodge meetings and other events at the MMHC. We invite all Lodges to come and experience the Center and have a Lodge meeting in the beautiful Alfred E. Ames Lodge Room. Since we have complete catering facilities, Lodges or other groups may include a meal as part of their visit. Our Minnesota Masonic Home (MMH) continues to offer the highest levels of care and service available in any care facility. Our census remains the envy of the industry and we continue to operate the largest Transitional Care Unit (TCU) in Minnesota. The historic buildings of the Home are beautiful and functional, but the maintenance of the buildings is an ongoing consideration. We spend more than $1 million each year to keep our buildings and grounds functional and beautiful. We also invest in our staff through ongoing training programs and we encourage staff to improve themselves through additional education. Our commitment to the staff is rewarded with the positive reports of our residents and their families. It is a joy to read letters and notes from residents and families regarding the extra special care given them or a loved one at MMH. Moreover, our excellent survey results from the Minnesota Department of Health attest to the quality of care we provide. In 2016 MMC was, once again, one of the largest sponsors of scholarships in the State with more than $950,000 in scholarships awarded. It is important to note that we offer a broad array of scholarships, an array which no other organization is able to match. From our Signature, Legacy and Heritage scholarships to Undergraduate, Fraternal, Vocational and Community Matching Scholarships, we offer the potential of a scholarship to the widest range of students. The work of the physicians, researchers and other professionals at the Masonic Cancer Center and the Masonic Children’s Hospital at the University of Minnesota continues the advance toward curing and treating cancer and childhood diseases. Our gifts have been acknowledged time and again by the University as invaluable to their efforts and successes in finding cures. Last March the new Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC) opened on the University campus. The CSC is the fulfillment of the promise we made in the Partners for Life campaign to assist in the building of a state of the art research and treatment facility where additional breakthroughs in cancer cures and treatments will be discovered. If you have not yet visited the building, I hope you will consider doing so. The Masonic Cancer Clinic on the second floor of the building is not only on the cutting edge of innovation in patient centric care, but it is also replete with attribution to the Masons for the gift, but in addition has a host of Masonic symbols that are most conspicuous. The public is made aware of our involvement in myriad ways in the CSC and throughout the University of Minnesota. Minnesota Masonic Charities was created to do good in Minnesota and to further the good name of Minnesota Masonry. We appreciate your support, for without your contributions we could not accomplish great things in the name of Masonry. Fraternally and respectfully submitted, Eric J. Neetenbeek, PGM President/CEO, Minnesota Masonic Charities
Minnesota Masonic Charities Financial Information December 31, 2016 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET(Unaudited) 12/31/15 and 12/31/16 ASSETS CONSOLIDATED Current Assets DEC 2016 DEC 2015 Cash $1,47,741 $2,355,147 Accounts and Pledges Receivable 3,920,159 3,041,102 Prepaid Expenses 332,054 262,066 Total Current Assets 5,726,954 5,658,315
Assets Whose Use is Limited Escrow Fund - Sale of North Ridge $5,001,369 5,001,369 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 55
Other $1,998,022 $1,963,168 Total Assets Whose Use is Limited $6,999,391 $6,964,537
Total Property and Equipment (at depreciated cost) $44,269,351 $30,885,153
Other Assets Securities (at market) $156,739,224 $57,111,165 Charitable Trusts 2,101,818, 2,202,501 Total Assets $215,836,738 $202,891,997
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $3,590,630 $4,441,503 Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt 2,635,115 1,945,478 Accrued Interest 20,413 19,994 Charitable Trusts Payables 60,200 102,288 Total Current Liabilities $6,306,358 $6,509,263
Other Liabilities Pledge Payable* $53,335,008 $57,614,045 Other Liabilities $1,491,261 $1,559,299 Total Other Liabilities $54,826,269 $59,173,344 Total Long Term Debt (Net of Current Maturities)$26,028,925 $14,620,550
Total Liabilities $87,161,552 $80,232,831 Total Net Assets $128,675,186 $122,588,840
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $215,836,738 $202,821,671
Minnesota Masonic Charities Combined Statement Of Operating Revenues And Expenses For The Year Ended December 31, 2016
Combined REVENUES Service Revenue $34,497,395 Contribution Revenue $460,993 Investment Income $3,416,995 TOTAL REVENUES $38,375,383
OPERATING EXPENSES Program Expenses $35,720,901 Grant and Subsidies $1,379,262 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $37,100,163
OPERATING INCOME $1,275,220
OTHER REVENUE (EXPENSE) Unrealized Gains (Losses) $7,640,429
NET INCOME (LOSS) $8,915,649 56 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Report of the Deputy Grand Master My duties or perhaps I should say opportunities of the last year have proven to be rewarding, instructive and highly enjoyable. The duties of Office allowed me to make many visitations of Lodges as well as other Masonic Bodies. I enjoyed the hospitality of Brethren across the state as well as those of foreign jurisdictions. Meeting Brothers from Canada,South America and Europe served to challenge my long established perceptions and expectations with regard to how Masonry should be presented or “practiced.” Conveying greetings from the Grand Master to Bodies such as the York Rite, Scottish Rite, Amaranth and of course Blue Lodges have made me keenly aware of the diversity that makes up the tapestry of our great Masonic Family. Table Lodges, awards nights, memorial services, etc. made up a large part of the past year. Each in their own way focused a greater insight into the joys, sorrows and accomplishments of Masonic life. I took particular pride in the rededication and cornerstone invitations in which the Grand Lodge participated. It is always rewarding to participate in long standing and revered Masonic traditions. Participation in Degree Work, presenting at awards nights and presiding over installations continue to be particularly satisfying and humbling. Upon reflection the dates that were highlighted on the calendar now represent a catalog of activity, work and travel. Whether it was the conference in Omaha or the Grand Lodge Communication of South Dakota or a visit to Manitoba, I realize that I grew as a Mason and as a leader. As Deputy Grand Master, I endeavored to do my part in crafting and preparing those plans that I hope will perpetuate growth, maintain tradition and ensure a prosperous future for Minnesota Masonry. Fraternally submitted, John B. Studell Deputy Grand Master
Membership Committee It is with warm greetings and appreciation that the Grand lodge Membership Committee submits this Annual report. This year has been one of strong effort to identify specific issues that are having the negative impact on the overall decline in our Fraternity’s membership. “We must identify the problems before they can be addressed.” Let us start with the diversity of the Membership Committee in general. We now have active members from Eastern Star, Job’s Daughters and DeMolay. The obvious is, this is a “Masonic Family” issue of which a combined effort will certainly lend to strengthen our ability to identify common ills and find solutions. This combined effort also enhances communication throughout the “Masonic Family.” The most significant event in identifying the issues was the completion of a guided SWOT analysis. This exercise allowed the committee to look at the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats currently active within our Fraternity. The findings and outcomes are significant and will allow the committee to now move into a position of giving valid suggestions and guidance to all for an actual plan of action. “Planning is necessary but without action it is for not.” Some of the suggested action steps are as follows: 1. Infrastructure – Utilize our resources in a manner that will have an immediate impact. Improve our buildings, lodge rooms, exterior and interior appearance. Present a building and lodge that all Mason’s can be proud of and reflects our commitment, character and love of the fraternity. 2. Expand the Masonic experience - Masonic Education – Currently it is perceived that Masonic Education ends with the proving up on the third degree. Masonry has and will always be an individual journey of self improvement in mind, body and spirit. Develop and put into place a Masonic education opportunity that is readily available, expansive and is not complicated to use. Lodge meetings – One’s personal free time is limited and of great value. We need to push lodges to make their meetings worthy of the individual’s time. Give our Brothers a valuable 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 57
Masonic experience and make Masonry about Masonry. 3. Communication – There is an urgent need to connect all bodies, lodges, chapters, bethels, etc., so that we are connected and sharing on the same page. There is the capability to utilize the internet to make this possible. The committee has put forth a proposal to the Corporate Board that addresses web sites for the individual lodges and a method to accomplish this task. We encourage you to re-familiarize yourself with this proposal and take appropriate action. 4. Marketing – There is a movement that mass marketing will cure all ills. The “Magic Wand” if you will. This has been attempted in several states, where the spending of valuable resources accomplished little or no gain in membership. We as a fraternity must drastically improve the overall Masonic product (Masonic Experience), before any marketing will make an impact. To market now would only increase expectations to only be met with disappointment. Should we provide a superior experience that cannot be matched, the numbers will automatically drive themselves 5. One on one, Lodge by Lodge – The best and proven method of increasing membership is for Masons to live their obligations not only in lodge, but in their lives, personally and professionally. Masons that practices Freemasonry in all the aspects of life are quickly recognized as a beacon for those that seek improvement and a higher calling in life. The Annual Membership Seminar took place on March 19, 2016. We are proud to announce the seminar was a success and over 100 people attended representing all bodies of the Masonic Family. The items listed above were addressed and received more focus in finding solutions to the dilemma of shrinking membership. I personally applaud those attending and taking part in this important mission. The seminar is being critiqued electronically as we speak and the information will be disseminated once compiled. We as a committee, we will continue to seek and design solutions in membership improvement not only in the great state of Minnesota but as a fraternity nationwide. Respectfully submitted, Ken Betterton, Chairman, Grand Lodge Membership Committee Ethan A. Seaberg, Junior Grand Deacon and Liaison to the Membership Committee
Report of Job’s Daughters The first thing in your new year was Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter OES, our newly elected and installed Grand Bethel Honored Queen and Miss MN Job’s Daughter addressed the assemblies and gave their greetings. On Memorial Day at the Acacia Cemetery observance a wreath was placed in remembrance of all Job’s Daughters who have passed. The Daughters from around the state will perform the Living Cross ceremony. In June the Grand Guardian Council meet and for their annual business and installed the new Council for the ensuing year. The Grand Bethel fun event was held in July at Bunker Hills Wave pool. Fun time swimming held by all. The last week in July Supreme was held in Grand Rapids, MI. The usual events took place; Meetings in the morning and afternoon, with the Formal opening, Supreme Bethel Installation, Pageant, and Supreme Council installation in the evenings. Congratulations to all the MN Daughter delegates who competed, got drawn in the officers drawing, or just went. You did an awesome job and represented Minnesota well. Job’s Daughters “90s” Camp was held August 18 - 21 at Camp Lake Hubert in Nisswa, Minnesota. The deputy liaison of youth for the Grand Lodge came on behalf of the Grand Master Robert Darling. Dayton Berg was given a tour of the camp and answered any question he might have had along with Worthy Grand Matron of OES, Georgianne Johnson and her husband/escort Bruce. A Lunch & Learn was held in place of the area conference. The topic of discussion was the Bethel Guardian Council Duties. 58 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Jobie Jamboree was held once again this year but in the fall. On November 5 roughly 105 people checked in with the registration table and began the all night fun and excitement. A Holiday party was held on December 3rd. Fifteen Daughters and adults attended. We eat and watched the production of “A Christmas Story”. January came with the Installations of thirteen Bethels. On January 28 we held our Mid-year meeting at Bethel #76 White Bear Lake. It was well received. Everyone in attendance was engaged in the different topics of discussion. On February 25 Snoball was held again this year at Minnehaha Lodge. This year’s theme was Candyland. Our Grand Bethel Honored Queen and State Master Councilor of DeMolay did a superb job of working together with putting together a day/evening event for both youth groups to get to know each other on March 4. Both organizations had their own special events going on in the morning. Ours was the exemplification of Initiation put on by the Grand Bethel Officers and Choir members. Afterward we gathered at Minnehaha Lodge for an afternoon of fun with games, dinner and ice- skating rink. I would like to thank the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for all your support this past year. Not only with the monetary donations but encouraging your members to seek out a Bethel even if it were to just see what Job’s Daughters is or stay with and get involved in whatever comfortable capacity they did. It is the Masons who give us our heritage, something we are all very proud of. Toni Murray Grand Guardian, 2016-2017
Leadership Committee The Grand Lodge of Minnesota Leadership Committee continued its focus on providing quality course content intended to introduce concepts and tools fundamental to leadership for Masons in Minnesota. Primary communication is through area conferences; in 2017 we’ve added a new program, “Dear Past Master.” Area Conferences -The course topics for this year included: • Introduction to EQ, concepts of emotional intelligence and benefits to this skill development and whyallzombiesshouldfearjohngann delivered by MWB John Gann • Interactive session on Behavioral Styles: Understanding different behavioral styles, how they influence people’s approach to tasks and how to adapt when interacting with different style types. Led by WB Andrew R Brennan • Interactive session on Mood: How mood impacts perception, reaction and decision making. Led by WB Andrew R Brennan • Interactive session on the BSA based EDGE training by WB Bob Davis Three area conferences were planned for 2016, once more oriented South, Central (Metro) and North; the Northeast/Northwest area conference scheduled for Duluth was canceled due to low attendance. The Southern Conference intended as a joint Southeast and Southwest Area Conference was hosted in New Ulm. MWB Terry Tilton kicked off the Southeast/Southwest Area Conference sharing his story, highlighting growth as a leader and his Masonic journey after which conference content (above) was delivered and a fine time was had by all. In New Ulm following the exciting morning of learning, sharing and discovery it was time to settle in to an important lesson in regional history: a tour of the New Ulm Brewery and beer tasting. While not as exciting as exploring leadership concepts, those attending felt exposure to this part of New Ulm culture to be well worth their time. The Metroeast/Metrowest conference was held at the Masonic Heritage Center, with almost fifty brothers attending. 2018 Area Conferences on Leadership are listed below. These are quality programs and satisfy lodge recognition program requirements; I encourage as many brothers as possible to attend. Leadership conference SE/SW New Ulm Sept 16, 2017 Leadership conference ME/MW MMH Sept 23, 2017 Leadership conference NE/NW Grand Rapids Sept 30, 2017 Dear Past Master Early in 2017 the leadership committee has started a new ‘Dear Abby’ type of column titled, “Dear Past Master.” 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 59
Any Minnesota Mason can send in a question or problem on any aspect of Lodge operation, etiquette, or ritual and receive an answer from an experienced Mason, usually a Past Master. Questions on ritual will be answered by a Monitor or Custodian. The most relevant questions with one or two good answers will be published in the Minnesota Mason. All questions and answers published in the Minnesota Mason will be anonymous. Questions can be submitted to [email protected]. Include name, lodge, email address and phone number in your submittal. The Leadership Committee members included MWB John R. Gann, WB Merle Cole, WB Bob Davis and WB Don Nolley. The committee wouldn’t have succeeded without them; throughout the year each of you have impressed me with your enthusiasm for leadership, dedication to the craft and hard work. Thank you. Our Grand Lodge representative to the committee was RWB Ed Halpaus, to whom I’m grateful for his wisdom, guidance, support and friendship. Special thanks to MWB Terry Tilton for making the trip from Duluth to New Ulm and his contribution to the conference. Thanks to the New Ulm lodge for hosting our group, and thanks to the WB Charles Brust and the Area Deputies who identified dates and locations for the conferences and identified an opportunity for a study of New Ulm History (Brewery Tour) on a beautiful autumn afternoon. The committee is a small group of hard working members; we’re always looking for new members and the ideas and energy they bring. If any brother has an interest or passion for leadership and is interested in participating in the committee contact Andrew Brennan or the Grand Lodge office and we’ll add you to the team. Respectfully submitted, Andrew Brennan, Chairman,
Report of the Grand Lodge Education Officer The education element is what separates Freemasonry from other fraternal and service organizations, and is critical if Freemasonry is to live up to its stated objective of “making good men better.” Following are various ways that we have been helping to spread Masonic light in Minnesota: The Minnesota Mason Newsletter: •Grand Lodge Education Officer column. •Masonic Conundrum column, generating research into Masonic facts, with randomly selected correct answers being rewarded by books from Grand Lodge. •Grand Lodge of Minnesota Code & Jurisprudence column, written by W.Brother Dick Sellman, providing information on the laws of the fraternity. This column alone often provides information that would make for an interesting lodge education discussion. Electronic resources: •Monthly Grand LEO column in the Minnesota EMason newsletter that is disseminated by email. •Masonic Monday “trivia” question, distributed every week by email, generates responses from Masons all over the country. Much like the “Masonic Conundrum, it usually requires some research to answer, encouraging the brethren to expand their knowledge. As of this writing, I don’t have a brother conducting this column, and am seeking a replacement. •Direct group email contact from Grand Ledge Education Officer to the Lodge Education Officers. Educational and Fraternal programs: •The Masonic Light Award Program coordinator is Brother Rick Vance. The Masonic Light Award Program continued to have success this past year. Thirteen brothers enrolled since the last Grand Communication including a brother from the Grand Lodge of Michigan. This year one brother earned the Masonic Light Award for completing the required seven of the nine possible program competencies. At the 2016 Grand Lodge Communication, the Masonic Light Award will be presented to Brothers Rick Vance of Corinthian Lodge No. 67, Jock Glendenning of Glen Avon Lodge No. 306, and Clint Christensen of Corinthian Lodge No. 67 who completed the program last year and Richard DeBeau of Social Lodge No. 48, who completed it this year, earning medals 25, 26, 27 and 28 respectively in the 27 year history of this program. An article on the Masonic Light Award Program was published in the September October issue of The Minnesota Mason newspaper. The program was also presented at Education Lodge 1002 and 60 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
other lodges in the past year. The Masonic Light Award Program is an outstanding outline or syllabus for brothers both new and old to follow a path that leads to more light in Masonry. It will enrich the Lodge Education program in every lodge where brothers are enrolled. If you want to learn more call Masonic Light Award Program coordinator Rick Vance at 952 210-8743 or look at the Masonic Education link on the Grand Lodge of Minnesota website. •Wayfaring Man program, administered by W.Bro Terrance Schaffer. Four participants completed the program during this past year. There are currently 140 enrollees, with 35 being new this year. Six brothers completed the program this year. This represents a significant increase in activity in the program over last year. This increase is directly attributable to the efforts of W.Bro. Schaffer, who has been tireless in visiting lodges to promote the program and answer questions. Brother Clint LaFave is now assisting, with the intent to take over the program in the future. Grand LEO activities •A day-long training session for LEOs was held September 17, 2016. Attendance was disappointing, with only 8 brothers other than presenters attending. •May 6-8, I attended the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in Grand Forks, North Dakota. •The Grand LEO traveling trophy finally got on the move. It was claimed from St. Paul Lodge No. 3 by Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350, and it was subsequently taken from them by Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 where it currently awaits challenge. •Attended many lodge communications during the year, conducting lodge education at their request. Was honored to be allowed to install the LEO of Templar Lodge No. 176. •Was made an assistant editor of The Journal of The Masonic Society. •Traveled to Scotland, attended Grand Lodge, Sir Robert Moray Lodge of Research, and saw all three degrees conferred on three consecutive nights at three different lodges. I’m preparing an educational presentation on the differences and similarities between Scottish Freemasonry and ours, and will present it in lodges in Minnesota. Respectfully submitted Mark Robbins Grand Lodge Education Officer Report of the Office Management Committee The Office Management Committee is tasked to oversee the functions and activities of the Grand Lodge office. In doing so, the needs of individual members, Constituent Lodges and the Grand Lodge are evaluated and met. The Grand lodge Office strives to operate in an efficient and expeditious manner. Grand Secretary, R.W. Brother Douglas Campbell was assisted this year by W. Brother Gary Odegard until his retirement in July 2016 and since then by W. Brother Peter B. Van Osdol. Masons and others benefit from the professional management skills, and the many years of experience that these Brothers possess. Favorable commentary from Constituent Lodges as well as representatives of other jurisdictions confirms that that we as Minnesota Masons continue to benefit from one of the best managed and most respected Grand Lodge Offices. This year, as in others, the office workload continues to increase. Technology is playing an ever- greater role in fraternal life and business. Bearing this in mind, the Office Management Committee maintains contact with R.W. Brother Campbell and is pleased to say that the Grand Lodge Office has been more than equal to the challenges of the added work and responsibility. Grand Secretary Campbell continues to ably oversee the operation of the Grand Lodge office with great dedication and style. The committee wishes to thank our Grand Lodge office staff and encourages each of you to join in thanking them as well. Please refer questions and compliments pertaining to the Grand Lodge office to R.W. Brother Douglas Campbell, 952-948-6700, or via email [email protected]. Fraternally submitted, Edward R. Halpaus, Sr. Grand Warden Chairman, Office Management Committee 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 61
Grand Secretary - Grand Treasurer Search Committee The committee was formed at the request of the Grand Master and the Corporate Board to develop a job description, application process and to ultimately make a recommendation for election of Brothers to replace Right Worshipful Brother Douglas Campbell as Grand Secretary and Right Worshipful Brother Brent Metcalf as Grand Treasurer. The election to occur at the 165th Annual Communication in 2018. The Committee has met on two occasions prior to this Grand Lodge Communication. We have established the following timeline: • August 1, 2017 Job descriptions prepared, application period open. • September 30, 2017 Applications close. • October, 2017 Interviews of selected candidates scheduled • November, 2017 Interviews conducted. • January, 2018 Recommendation of candidate(s) to Corporate Board Pursuant to the Masonic Code, these positions require that the applicant be a Past Master. Fraternally submitted, MWB Thomas G. McCarthy, Chair MWB Brian Beermann MWB John L Cook MWB Roger Taylor WB Mark Campbell
Report of the Committee on Perpetual Life Membership For more than sixty years, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota has kept a solemn obligation to pay perpetual life member dues to our lodges. This sacred trust is based upon a desire to sustain our lodges funding stream from membership dues and to assist our members in leaving a continuing legacy for their lodge knowing that even with infirmities of age or limited financial resources that their membership in the constituent lodge would never lapse. Your Perpetual Life Membership Committee and Grand Lodge Officers continue to reaffirm their commitment to this trust. Again this year, lower than anticipated fund returns have set up a continuing test for this commitment. Your Perpetual Life Membership Committee report is presented with continuing concern over the fund’s deficit on returns. As we have reported for nearly fourteen years, the fund continues to pay for perpetual life membership obligations payable to our lodges only for living members. In 2017, this payment for the 2016 year was $110,652.56 which was entirely taken from the Reserve Fund to fully meet these obligations. Total income for 2016 was $40,253.97 making a shortfall of $70,398.59 in the fund. With full payment by interdiction of Reserve Funds, technically the Perpetual Life Fund grew by $40,253.97 over 2015. If the fund had full net equity it would need another $718,933.24 or slightly less than the current fund balance of $773,492.02 As our Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer note in the fund detail, over the previous nine years the Corporate Board of Trustees has authorized cash infusions from the Grand Lodge Reserve Fund, (2009-2012 and now 2016), essentially giving $582,608.68 to keep the fund solvent. Unless returns improve substantially in the coming year it appears inevitable that the fund will continue to need these cash infusions until it is able to meet living perpetual life membership dues obligations from interest returns on the net fund equity. On a brighter note our Perpetual Life Membership Program (formerly Prepaid Dues Fund) continues to grow and presently has 3,475 members an increase of 19 over the previous year. Statistical information shows that currently the weighted average dues of all our lodges is $89.50 and of our living life members $73.52. To understand the significance of these figures we need to remember that the average dues of living members at the time of joining the fund were $46.92; this is an increase of $26.92 or nearly 57%. Unfortunately the fund has not been able to sustain the cost of this increase with investment returns. This is significant as it relates to one of the issues which have complicated our future - namely the rising cost of constituent lodge dues. Just thirteen years ago in 2003 the average annual dues of our living members was $47.90. Our weighted investment return would have to increase by nearly 9% each year just to cover this increase and this did not happen. Presently there are 1,505 living members as of 12-31-16 and 1,945 members deceased (a 62 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
mortality rate of 55.97%). There has been a steady increase in the ratio of deceased members to living members (e.g. in 2002 we had 29% ratio). By direction of the Corporate Board of Trustees under Sec. G22.8 (h), due to the current $718,933.24 negative equity in the fund, no pay outs were made for deceased members this past year. $501.50 was due lodges for one time pay-in, and $785.50 was paid to the Grand Lodge for administration cost. Total payout was $110,652.56 for this past year. Presently the fund surplus (total funds less member’s net equity) remains at a negative $718,933.24. By comparison fifteen years ago in 2001 this was a scant negative $30,099. Discussions continue with members of the Corporate Board. As necessary we will continue to recommend yearly direct cash infusions from the Grand Lodge Reserve Fund until the fund is able to pay its obligations to the constituent lodges. For the past 9 years we have invoked the provisions of the General Regulations 68 Section G22.06(b) which allow for incremental increases in payment of a member’s dues to be capped at 5% per year of the dues increase in effect by the constituent lodge. Discussion will be needed to determine if the proposed dues increase for 2018 will be affected by this provision for living members. Finally, we would also remind the brethren that Memorial Life memberships may be purchased for $100 or more in memory of a deceased brother by the Lodge, a brother Mason or the Mason’s family or friends. Likewise, Honorary Life Memberships are also available for purchase in honor or recognition of outstanding service to Masonry of a member by the Constituent Lodge, a brother Mason or a Mason’s family and friends. For the year 2017 we are recommending the continuation of the following incentives to this program: 1) The Perpetual Life Membership Program will continue to accept credit card payments of fees and allow for installment payments of up to 4 years at no interest, although lodge dues must continue to be paid by the individual until the entire Perpetual Life Membership fee is paid in full. 2) Memorial Life Memberships will start with a minimum memorial payment of $100. The Numerical Report of the Perpetual Life Membership (Prepaid) Dues Committee is attached for your information. It has been prepared by our Grand Secretary Douglas Campbell and Grand Treasurer, Brent L. Metcalf. The Committee would like to extend its appreciation to our Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer for their diligent work and accounting of this program. Our Committee continues to hope that many more of the nearly 10,000 Masons of Minnesota who are not a part of this program will see its value and want to join. In closing the Perpetual Life Membership Committee would like to remind our Brothers that all monies in this program are invested by the Grand Lodge and held in trust in the name of the Constituent Lodges. Fraternally yours, Robert L. Peterson, P.M., Neil Neddermeyer, P.G.M. Douglas Campbell, Grand Secretary Terry L. Tilton, P.G.M., Chairman Numerical Report - Perpetual Life Membership 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016 Membership Data Prepaid members, living 12-31-16 1,505 Prepaid members, deceased 1,945 Members expelled, suspended, unaffiliated 25 Total membership 12-31-16 3,475. Mortality rate 55.97% Members joining in 2016 19 Lodge Data Average dues of all lodges (weighted average) $89.50 Average dues, living life members, paid 2/2017 $73.52 Financial Data Members net equity 1-1-2016 $1,468,920.55 Members pay-in net, 2016 $23,504.71 Members net equity 12-31-2016 $1,492,425.26 Grand Lodge Capital Pay-in 2016 0.00 Surplus/loss in fund 12-31-2016 ($718,933.24) Fund balance 12-31-2016 $773,492.02 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 63
Members one-time pay-in for 2016 $501.50 Income (loss) received on investments $39,75.47 Total income (loss) 2016 $40,253.97 Total Fund Cash Balance 12-31-2016 $773,492.02
Due Lodge for living members 2017 Dues $109,365.56 Due Lodge for deceased members $0.00 Due Lodges for one time pay-in $501.50 Due Grand Lodge administration cost $785.50 Total Payable (entire amount paid in February 2017) $110,652.56 TOTAL FUND 12-31-2016 LESS PAYABLES $662,389.46 FUND SURPLUS (total funds less members net equity) ($6718,933.24) Does not include the cumulative contributions from the Grand Lodge Reserve Fund ($582,608.68) Note: All figures are subject to audit Note: The 2017 payment of $110,652.56 was taken from the Reserve Fund. Over the previous nine years the Corporate Trustees authorized deductions from the Grand Lodge Reserve Fund, 2009-2012 and now again for 2017, essentially a cash infusion of $582,608.68.
Report of the Public Relations Committee No report received.
Annual Report of the Trial Commissioners Six matters have come before the Trial Commission since the Last Annual Session of this Grand Lodge. Decisions have been rendered in five, reported here. One matter remains pending before the Commission. One matter resulted in Suspension With Conditions: Brother Jason Hostutler, Social Lodge #48, having been convicted of Felony level offenses has, due to compelling mitigating circumstances, been suspended, rather than expelled. The conditions upon which the suspension may be lifted have been provided. Three “interlocking” complaints of unmasonic conduct were received. After research, two were summarily dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. One complaint was withdrawn with the consent of the Grand Master. A private verbal and written reprimand were issued to the officers and members of a Lodge for their laxity in petition screening and possible electioneering. An additional matter resulted in a private reprimands from the Grand Master from an event occurring at the last Grand Lodge session. Following a requested investigation, the Grand Master determined that a private reprimand was in order. My thanks are extended to Grand Master Robert L. Darling for granting me the opportunity to be of service. My Brothers, as always, be mindful of the Charges given you at initiation, passing and raising. In particular (with this report in mind): You are not to palliate, or aggravate, the offenses of your brethren; but, in the decision of every trespass against our rules, you are to judge with candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with justice. This session you will hear a proposal that would significantly alter the petition process and investigation of candidates for our Lodges. I sincerely hope that you will listen carefully, and discuss seriously, the proposal. Our reputations, as Masons, turn upon accepting only those petitioners of outstanding character. Always consider the best interests of our Craft. Guard well the West Gate, my Brothers. Respectfully submitted, Marc 21, 2017 Monte M. Miller, PM. Chief Trial Commissioner
Grand Master’s Final Comments The Grand Master then deliver his final comments. Working Together - We Can - Make a Difference!—One Year Later Most Worshipful Brothers, Right Worshipful Brothers, Worshipful Brothers, Brothers, and distinguished guests, what a humbling and very moving experience I am feeling as I stand before 64 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
you as the Grand Master of Masons of Minnesota Masons for the very last time. I thank you for the faith you had in me and for electing me to serve as your Grand Master. What a year it has been serving the craft to the best of my ability. I can’t say thank you enough to all of the brothers, their families and guests who treated me and my wife Kathy with the upmost respect! It was a true blessing from our Supreme Architect of the Universe that blessed me with this experience to be your leader. One year ago I rolled out my theme of, “Working Together we Can Make a Difference.” The working together meant not only brothers working with brothers in their lodges, but with brothers, sisters, Jobies, DeMolays, and other members of our appendant and concordant bodies to make a difference in our communities. “We Can” was the attitude I asked each and every one of you to display while working together. We Can means that each and every one of us, including myself, would promise to give it our all in everything we did to promote our great craft. It was by having the right attitude that we would accomplish great things together. Even if we did not meet our goals or objectives, I stated that we would not fail if we gave everything we had, and at the end of the day, month or year we could say we did our very best and left everything on the table and did not hold anything back. For the golfer, we did not sandbag anything to improve our handicap. Our goal was to make a difference in our lodges, our communities, our counties, and our great state in which we live. And we did! As I traveled around this great state of ours to the local lodges, star chapters, and many Masonic functions, I heard wonderful stories time after time about how you were helping to make a difference in your respected areas. As you were raising funds for your events, you were reminded to request to work with Minnesota Masonic Charities to match those funds raised by you, therefore doubling your efforts and making a greater impact in your communities. The fraternal families reported on how they raised money for scholarships, bikes for books, food shelves, steak fries at the local Veterans Hospital, bears for local emergency responders to give to children during emergencies, youth groups, members who lost homes due to fires, and many more too numerous to mention. I truly believe we can say one year later, “We Made a Difference.” My brothers, if it were not for the support and love of my wife and my best friend, Kathy; our son Matt; our daughter-in-law, Annie; and our granddaughters Brynn, Cailin, and Marin I would not have been able to do the things I did. They allowed me to devote all of the time I needed to serve this great craft I love. During the past year I attended 178 events sponsored by the bodies of the Fraternal Family, including Masonic Lodges, Order of Eastern Star Chapters, Shrine events, and Scottish Rite events, and York Rite events. During this same time frame I attended 67 different Blue Lodge meetings or functions around the state. Due to some weather conditions, Masonic Funerals, or meetings being cancelled, I only missed three lodge functions. Brothers have asked me on numerous occasions how many miles have you traveled going to all these events? They have also asked if I am still walking a lot. The answer is I have traveled approximately 38,665 miles including flying to some of the places, but approximately 30,000 mile driving to the various events. During the same time period my Fitbit shows I have walked 5,238,902 steps which is equivalent to 2,465 miles and averaged 5.07 hours sleep a night. I also had the pleasure to represent the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Masons at other events outside of our jurisdiction. I attended Annual Communications for the following: The Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masonry in Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Manitoba. I also sat as the Master of the Lodge at the International Peace Gardens, attended the Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges in Winnipeg, Canada; attended the North American Conference of Grand Masters in Omaha where I was elected to serve a three year term on the Board of Directors for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association; and attended the Arizona and Texas Masonic Reunions. I had several wonderful opportunities to preside at Lodge Installations, present Hiram Awards to deserving brothers, present longevity service awards ranging from 5 years of membership to one brother receiving his 75 year membership pin and certificate. Yes, Don Fanning was that Brother who also celebrated his “106th” Birthday on January 26th. Being able to talk with three Brothers who were 100 plus years old was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Working with the various Masonic Families was a main priority. Some of the events included the 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 65
following: The Grand Lodge held a joint Grand Reception for all the officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Masons and the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, I also participated at the Grand Opening of the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, a Big Tent Event with Shriners, and participated with the all Masonic Dinner Theater, and was a guest speaker at the winter Midwest Shrine Association meeting. On the sad note, the fraternity lost several brothers this past year who laid down their working tools and traveled upon that level of time to that undiscovered country, that house not made with hands in the heavens. We lost two Past Grand Masters; Alyn Dull and Ward Sonsteby. A dear friend of mine and traveling partner for many years, W.B. Duane Evermann also passed away this year. My son and I were talking one day and he made a profound statement to draw similarities as my term as Grand Master quickly draws to a close and the new term with R.W.B. John Studell being installed as the Grand Master for the ensuing year. That statement went something like this, “Dad, just because the harvest is completed, doesn’t mean the work is all done. With farmers, there is always work to be done.” Just like in lodges and the Masonic Fraternity, there is always work to be done. Therefore my Brothers, I ask each and every one of you to stand if you are willing to keep working with the fraternity and our new Grand Master-elect, John Studell. I say Thank You and recognize some Brothers for their support and mentoring this past year: Brothers of North Star Lodge #23 and Monticello Lodge #16 R.W.B. Douglas Campbell and W.B. Pete Van Osdol M.W.B.’s – Roger Taylor, Thomas McCarthy, Neil Neddermeyer, James Christensen, John Gann, John Cook, J.V Christianson, and PGM Alyn Alyn Dull My Grand Lodge Officers - Drivers: W.B.’s Dayton Berg and Herman (Butch) Aschnewitz Members of Kedron Chapter #120 O.E.S. St. Cloud Shrine Club Osman Shrine Club Potentates – I.S. Bruce Thomas, Adrian Skytland, Richard Purcell, and Mike LaVine Jerry Oliver, SGIG Minnesota Orient of the Scottish Rite R.A.M Chapter #10, St. Cloud, MN I apologize if I left anyone out, please forgive and know it was not intentional. If it were not for each and every one of you, I would not have been able to create memories that will last my life time. Thank you my Brothers on behalf of my wife, my family, and me for the outpouring of Brotherly love and affection you have shown to each and every one of us. May the blessings of our Heavenly Father, the Supreme Architect of the Universe keep you in His loving care and give you safe traveling mercies as you return to your respective places of abode. Go in peace my Brothers.
Grand Lodge Called to Refreshment Grand Master Darling called on Grand Secretary Campbell for any final announcements before we called the Grand Lodge to refreshment until the Installation of Officers scheduled for 1:30 this afternoon. The Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment at 10:30 a.m.
Grand Master Robert L. Darling’s Itinerary April 9, 2016 - April 8, 2017 Date Lodge Location/Event 4/9/16 Bloomington 163rd Grand Lodge Annual Communication 4/11/16 St. Cloud North Star Lodge #23 - Official Reception 4/12/16 Eagan Templar Lodge #176, Lynnhurst Turkey Dinner 4/15/16 St. Paul Park Mizpah #191 - Newport Lodge #118 Table Lodge 4/16/16 St. Cloud MWB Roger Taylor 50 Year Membership Award 4/17/16 Brooklyn Center Northeast Winslow Lewis #125 Charter Night 4/19/16 Monticello Monticello #16 - Official Reception 4/20/16 St. Paul St. Paul Scottish Rite Barbecue 66 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
4/23/16 Marshall Cornerstone Ceremony - Marshall, Lyon County Bldg. 4/25/16 Robbinsdale Compass Lodge #265 4/26/16 Bloomington Minnesota Masonic Charities Board Meeting 4/26/16 Bloomington Grand Lodge Membership Comm 4/30/16 St. Cloud Grand Lodge Area Deputy Meeting 4/30/16 St. Louis Park Visitation WB John McBride 4/30/16 Buffalo Nelson Lodge #135 - 3rd Degree 5/1/16 Minneapolis Shrine Fund Raiser - The Who Concert - CD's 5/2/16 Duluth Lake Superior Lodge #349 5/3/16 Minneapolis Univ. of Minnesota - Masonic Cancer Dinner 5/4/16 Minneapolis Minnehaha Lodge #165 5/5/16 Forest Lake Forest Lake Lodge #344 5/6/16 St. Cloud Grand Chapter of OES 5/7/16 Masonic Heritage Center Grand Lodge Corp Board Meeting 5/7/16 St. Cloud Grand Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star 5/9/16 St. Louis Park Templar Lodge #176 5/10/16 Minneapolis Cataract Lodge #2 5/11/16 Duluth Euclid Lodge #198 5/15/16 - Indianapolis, Indiana Grand Lodge of Indiana Annual Communication 5/18/16 Grand Lodge of Indiana Annual Communication 5/20/16 Red Wing Red Wing #8 Table Lodge 5/23/16 Alexandria Constellation Lodge #81 5/25/16 Spicer Sharon Lodge #104 outdoor meeting 5/27/16 - Manitoba Grand Lodge of Manitoba Annual Communication 5/29/16 Grand Lodge of Manitoba Annual Communication 6/1/16 Wayzata Wayzata Lodge #205 6/2/16 Madison Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Annual Communication 6/5/16 Mantorville Planning Meeting with Eastern Star & Shrine 6/6/16 Osseo Northeast Winslow Lewis #125 6/7/16 Roseville Tusler Summit #263 6/8/16 Princeton Fraternal Lodge #92 6/9/16 St. Charles Rising Sun Lodge #49 6/14/16 Mankato Mankato Lodge #12 6/15/16 Minneapolis Minneapolis Lodge #19 6/18/16 St. Cloud One-Day-to-Masonry 6/18/16 Moose Lake Soloman Lodge #286 - 100th Anniversary 6/20/16 Princeton Kedron Chapter #120 OES 6/21/16 Cambridge Helios Lodge #273 6/22/16 Cottage Grove Acacia Lodge #51 6/24/16 Rochester Grand Council/RAM Annual Communication 6/24/16 Bloomington Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center Grand Opening 6/25/16 Rochester Osman Potentate Ball 6/26/16 Two Harbors Fortitude Lodge #188 - Veterans Fishing Trip 6/27/16 Two Harbors Fortitude Lodge #188 - Veterans Fishing Trip 7/2/16 - Tampa, Florida Shrine Imperial - Tampa Florida 7/7/16 Shrine Imperial - Tampa Florida 7/9/16 Masonic Heritage Center Grand Lodge Corporate Board Meeting 7/10/16 Bemidji Bemidji Lodge #233 - Cornerstone/Dedication 7/11/16 Isle Mora Lodge #223 - Fish Boil 7/16/16 Eagan Grand Reception for Grand Master and Grand Matron 7/19/16 Silver Bay Taconite Lodge #342 - Awards Night 7/21/16 Minneapolis University of Minnesota Garden Party 7/24/16 East Grand Forks Red River Lodge #292 Centennial Celebration 7/25/16 Nebagamon, Wisconsin Minnesota Masonic Charities Board/Planning 7/26/16 Nebagamon, Wisconsin Minnesota Masonic Charities Board/Planning 8/2/16 Winthrop Sibley Lodge #209 - Outdoor Lodge 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 67
8/5/16 Bloomington Past Grand Masters’ Luncheon 8/6/16 Duluth Scottish Rite Clinic Cornerstone Ceremony 8/7/16 Circle Pines Hiram Lodge #287 8/9/16 Mound Mound Lodge #320 Awards Night 8/12/16 Dunseith, North Dakota International Peace Gardens 8/16/16 Stillwater Minnesota Masonic Motorcycle Club 8/19/16 Manitoba, Canada Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges 8/22/16 Minneapolis Arcana Lodge #187 8/23/16 Brainerd Aurora Lodge #100 8/27/16 Masonic Heritage Center Hiram Award for John Studell 9/6/16 Hutchison Temple Lodge #59 9/7/16 Rush City Jasper Lodge #164 9/9/16 Faribault Faribault Lodge #9 9/10/16 Masonic Heritage Center Grand Lodge Corporate Board 9/11/16 Minneapolis Grand Lodge Minnesota Twins Baseball Game 9/12/16 St. Cloud North Star Lodge #23 9/14/16 Anoka Anoka Lodge #30 9/15/16 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Grand Lodge of Iowa - Annual Communication 9/17/16 Grand Lodge of Iowa - Annual Circumdictions 9/19/16 Stillwater Stillwater Lodge #1 9/20/16 Bloomington Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Comm. 9/20/16 Aitkin Mystic Lodge #213 9/24/16 New Ulm Grand Lodge Leadership Seminar 9/24/16 Bloomington Minnesota Masonic Charities Gala 9/26/16 Owatonna Star in the East Lodge #33 10/1/16 Forsyth, IL Travel for Grand Lodge of Illinois Annual Comm. 10/2/16 Maroa, IL Reception for Grand Master at his home lodge 10/3/16 Bartonville, IL Reception for GM of Indiana at his home lodge in IL 10/4/16 Maroa, IL Maroa Lodge #454 Stated Meeting 10/6/16 Springfield, Annual Communications for Grand Lodge of Illinois 10/8/16 Forsyth, IL Annual Communications for Grand Lodge of Illinois 10/9/16 Becker Return home from Grand Lodge of IL. 10/10/16 St. Cloud North Star Lodge #23 Entered Apprentice Degree \ 10/11/16 Savage Lebanon Lodge #346 10/12/16 St. Cloud Masonic Services for WB Gary Loomis - Clearwater 10/13/16 St. Paul Ancient Landmark Lodge #5 10/15/16 Bloomington Grand Lodge Leadership Seminar 10/15/16 Clearwater Clearwater Lodge #28 Entered Apprentice Degree 10/16/16 Becker Picnic for WB Duane Evermann 10/17/16 Minneapolis Lake Harriet Lodge #277 10/18/16 Stewartville Pleasant Grove Lodge #22 - MWB Phil Soderberg 50yr 10/20/16 Marshall Delta Lodge #119 - Table Lodge/Awards 10/22/16 Luverne Ben Franklin Lodge #114 10/23/16 Moorhead Moorhead Lodge #126 - Joint Table Lodge North Dak. 10/25/16 Bloomington Minnesota Masonic Charities Board Meeting 10/26/16 Bloomington Grand Lodge Office 10/26/16 Minneapolis University of Minnesota 10/27/16 Minneapolis Minneapolis Scottish Rite 10/29/16 Bloomington All Masonic Dinner Theater 11/1/16 St. Cloud Past Grand Master Alyn Dull's Visitation Memorial Serv 11/2/16 St. Cloud Past Grand Master Alyn Dull's Funeral 11/3/16 St. Paul Braden Lodge # 168 - Newell Park 11/5/16 Masonic Heritage Center Grand Lodge Corporated Board 11/5/16 Minneapolis U of Minnesota Football - U of Minnesota Foundation 11/6/16 Becker DeMolay Grand Master's Class 11/7/16 Eagan Osman Shrine - Hufly Turkey Dinner 68 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
11/10/16 Litchfield Golden Fleece Lodge #89 11/11/16 Masonic Heritage Center Veterans Day Program 11/12/16 Masonic Heritage Center Big Tent Event 11/14/16 Rochester Rochester Lodge #21 11/15/16 Fergus Falls Cornerstone Lodge #99 11/17/16 Windom Prudence Lodge #97 11/20/16 St. James Libanus Lodge #96 11/21/16 Eveleth Eveleth Lodge #239 12/5/16 Masonic Heritage Center Compass Lodge #265 - Master Mason Degree 12/6/16 Winona Winona Lodge #18 12/13/16 Bloomington Minnesota Masonic Charities Board Meeting 12/15/16 St. Paul Montgomery Lodge #258 12/17/16 Princeton Fraternal Lodge #92 Installation 12/20/16 Minneapolis Newport Lodge - Santa at UofM Childrens Hospital 12/20/16 Osseo Sherburne Lodge #95 12/26/16 - Boston, Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 12/28/16 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 12/31/16 Monticello Monticello #16 - Installation of Officers 1/3/17 Monticello Monticello Lodge #16 1/6/17 Mantorville Kasson Mantorville Lodge #11 - 160th Anniversary 1/7/17 Grand Lodge office Grand Lodge Corporate Board 1/8/17 St. Cloud North Star #23 Installation 1/14/17 Minnetonka Zuhrah Shrine Meeting 1/14/17 St. Paul Osman Shrine - Potentates Reception 1/16/17 Crystal Plymouth Lodge #160 1/17/16 Austin Fidelity Lodge #39 - Joint Dinner with other bodies 1/21/17 Bloomington One-Day-to-Masonry 1/21/17 Savage Minnesota River Valley Lodge #6 Table Lodge 1/22/17 St. Cloud Bethel #11 Job’s Daughters’ Installation 1/23/17 St. Cloud North Star #23 1/24/17 Masonic Heritage Center Minnesota Masonic Charities Board Meeting 1/25/17 Minneapolis Minneapolis Lodge #19 - Don Fanning 106th birthday 1/28/17 Bloomington Zuhrah Shrine Potentate's Ball 2/1/17 Phoenix, Arizona Arizona Masonic Reunion 2/3/17 Pharr, Texas Texas Masonic Reunions 2/10/17 Bloomington Midwest Shrine Association 2/10/17 St. Cloud, Planning GL Annual Comm. AD/DR Meeting 2/13/17 St. Cloud North Star #23 2/18/17 Omaha, Nebraska North American Conference of Grand Masters 2/24/17 Bloomington Grand Lodge Planning Meeting 2/25/17 Litchfield Golden Fleece Lodge #89 - Table Lodge 2/27/17 St. Cloud North Star #23 - Receive Grand Master 2/28/17 Perham Perham Lodge #157 3/3/17 St.Cloud Presenting Check to St. Cloud Veterans’ Hospital 3/4/17 Masonic Heritage Center Grand Lodge Corporate Board Meeting 3/6/17 Sanborn Fides Lodge #246 3/7/17 Monticello Monticello Lodge #16 - Discuss Annual Comm. 3/10/17 Morris Golden Sheath Lodge #133 - Table Lodge 3/11/17 Bloomington Grand Lodge Membership Workshop 3/13/17 St. Cloud North Star Lodge #23 3/14/17 Cloquet Dallas Lodge #181 3/16/17 Minneapolis Scottish Rite Ceremony of Remembrance 3/17/17 Grand Lodge office Grand Lodge Meeting - Mediation 3/18/17 Minnetonka Blue Lodge Ball 3/19/17 St. Cloud Bethel #11 Jobs Daughters Triple Meeting 3/20/17 Minneapolis Lake Harriet Lodge #277 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 69
3/22/17 Eau Claire, Wisconsin Master Mason Degree - Wisconsin 3/25/17 Princeton Kedron Chapter OES - Installation of Officers 3/27/16 St. Cloud North Star Lodge #23 - Discuss Annual Comm. 3/28/17 Buffalo Nelson Lodge #135 3/30/17 Minneapolis Minneapolis Scottish Rite 3/31/17 St. Paul Montgomery Lodge #258 - Table Lodge 4/1/17 St. Cloud North Star Lodge #23 - Table Lodge 4/2/17 Brainerd Grand Bethel Installation 4/3/17 St. Cloud St. Cloud Granite Chapter OES 4/4/17 Monticello Monticello Lodge #16 4/6/17- St. Cloud 164th Grand Lodge Annual Communication 4/8/17 St. Cloud 164th Grand Lodge Annual Communication By Laws and Amendments 2016-2017 June 3 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Stated Communications held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, Annual Communication including election of officers moved from May to December, dues changed to $100. September 20 Fidelity Lodge No. 39 Change Degree fees to $130, change dues to $44 plus Grand Lodge per capita. October 31 Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 Change the dues to $70 plus Grand Lodge per capita. November 11 Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350Charter moved to the hall of Minnesota River Valley Lodge No. 6 in Savage. December 5 Delta Lodge No. 119 Change dues to $75 plus Grand Lodge per capita. Dues remitted for balance of new member’s 1st year. January 13 Nelson Lodge No. 135 Annual budget presented by Treasurer and voted on at January Stated Communication, dues set annually at October Stated Communication with a vote. ⅔ January 10 Meridian Lodge No. 25 Stated Communications to be held on the 1st Tuesday of the month excepting September, when held on the 3rd Tuesday. Dues raised by $5 in even years, subject to a vote at the preceding Annual Communication. February 1 Faribault Lodge No. 9 Stated Communications to be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM. Dispensations 2016 - 2017 April 10 Oriental Lodge No. 34 Permission to move the charter to Paul Bringgold home for a stated communication on May 4, 2016. 10 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Permission to move the charter to various locations in 2016. 10 Prudence Lodge No. 97 Permission to move the charter to outdoor Lodge meeting near Comfrey on June 3, 2016. 12 Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89 Permission to open the Lodge at 7:00 P.M. instead of 7:30 P.M. on April 14, 2016. 12 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to move the date of the Stated Meeting April 12, 2016 to April 19, 2016. 12 Montgomery Lodge No. 258 Permission to conduct a raffle in May 2016, in compliance with all state and local gambling laws. 13 Mizpah Lodge No. 191 Permission to waive 1st reading of petition for restoration, and special stated communication held on April 12, 2016. 70 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
18 Excelsior Lodge No. 113 Permission to open the Lodge at 7:00 P.M. instead of 7:30 on April 18, 2016 and May 16, 2016. 20 Social Lodge No. 48 Permission to change the date of the stated communication from July 4, 2016 to July 11, 2016. 20 Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350 Permission to move the charter to the hall of Minnesota River Valley Lodge 6 in Savage for the stated communication on May 11, 2016. 21 Montgomery Lodge No. 258 Permission to omit the stated communication on May 19th, 2016 in lieu of Awards/Widows event
May 3 Otter Tail Lodge No. 284 Permission for candidate to participate in the special One- Day-To-Masonry event being held in North Dakota on May 7, 2016. 3 Cataract Lodge No. 2 Permission to change the date of the July stated communication from July 12 to July 6, 2016, for a joint stated communication with Minnehaha Lodge No. 165. 5 Hope Lodge No. 42 Permission to open stated communication on May 9, 2016 without a quorum, for the purposes of a merger vote with Temple Lodge No. 59. 12 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Permission to move the charter to various locations in 2016, including Gordon, Wisconsin on July 15, 2016 pending approval of Grand Master of Wisconsin. 16 Clearwater Lodge No. 28 Permission to open the Lodge at 6:30PM instead of 7:30 on May 21, 2016 for purpose of conferring 2nd Degree, and also to open the Lodge for a special communication on June 4, 2016 at 4:30PM. 23 Sharon Lodge No. 104 Permission to move the charter to Spicer for outdoor stated communication on May 26, 2016. 31 Minnesota River Valley Lodge No. 6 Permission to move the charter to Montgomery for an outdoor stated communication on September 13, 2016, and change the date of the September 2016 stated communication from the 1st to the 2nd Tuesday.
June 6 Anoka Lodge No. 30 Permission to move the charter to Oak Grove for an outdoor Master Mason Degree on June 18, 2016. 6 Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351 Permission to move the date of the stated communication from June 10, 2016 to June 17, 2016. 8 Mora Lodge No. 223 Permission to move the charter to Isle on July 11, 2016 for an outdoor stated communication, and also to move the date of the September stated communication from September 5 to September 12, 2016. 21 Mizpah Lodge No. 191 Permission to hold a special communication on June 21, 2016 for the purpose of balloting on 2 petitions. 21 Arcana Lodge No. 187 Permission to participate in a parade on June 21, 2016. 23 Braden Lodge No. 168 Permission to participate in a parade on June 26, 2016. 26 Red Wing Lodge No. 8 Permission to proceed with building repairs in excess of $20,000. 28 Helios Lodge No. 273 Permission to conduct a raffle in August 2016 in compliance with all state and local gambling laws. 28 St. Paul Lodge No. 3 Permission to proceed with Temple Restoration Project. 29 Clearwater Lodge No. 28 Permission to conduct a raffle in September 2016 in compliance with all state and local gambling rules.
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8 Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 Permission to move the charter to the Masonic Heritage Center on August 3rd, 2016 for a stated communication. 8 Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350 Permission to move the charter to various locations through October 31, 2016. 21 Fidelity Lodge No. 39 Permission to hold a special communication on July 26, 2016, and to proceed with building repairs in excess of $20,000. 27 Sherburne Lodge No. 95 Permission to move the charter to the hall of NE Winslow Lewis Lodge #125 in Osseo for stated communications on August 2 and August 16, 2016. 27 Red Wing Lodge No. 8 Permission to hold a special communication on August 1, 2016, and to conduct a raffle in compliance with all state and local gambling rules.
August 1 Wayzata Lodge No. 205 Permission to waive the 1st reading for 2 petitioners; to be investigated and balloted on at the Stated Communication on August 3, 2016. 1 Sibley Lodge No. 209 Permission to move the charter for the purposes of holding an outdoor Stated Communication on August 2, 2016. 11 Anoka Lodge No. 30 Permission to move the charter to the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center on March 15, 2017 for the purposes of holding a Past Masters 3rd Degree. 11 Anoka Lodge No. 30 Permission to move the charter to the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center for the purpose of holding a Stated Communication on September 7, 2016. 16 Cass Lodge No. 243 Permission to move the charter to the Prince Hall Lodge in Minneapolis for the purpose of holding a Stated Communication. 16 Red Wing Lodge No. 8 Permission to waive the 1st reading for a petitioner; to be investigated and balloted on at the Stated Communication on September 12, 2016. 22 Lake Superior Lodge No. 349 Permission to move the date of the Stated Communication from September 5 to September 12, 2016 for the purposes of observing Labor Day. 23 Oriental Lodge No. 34 Permission to move the charter to the Paul Bringgold home for the Stated Communication September 21, 2016, and to omit the Stated Communication on October 5,2016. 24 Temple Lodge No. 59 Permission to move the charter to the Micka farm for the purposes of holding an outdoor Stated Communication on September 6, 2016. 29 Braden Lodge No. 168 Permission to move the charter to the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center for the purpose of holding a Stated Communication on September 1, 2016. 30 Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263 Permission to waive the 1st reading of a petitioner; to be investigated and balloted on at the Stated Communication on September 6, 2016.
September 1 Garnet Lodge No. 166 Permission to waive the 1st reading of petitioners; to be investigated and balloted on at the Stated Communication on September 12, 2016. 12 Cass Lodge No. 243 Permission to waive the 1st reading for 2 petitioners; to be investigated and balloted on at a Special Communication on September 20, 2016. 14 Faribault Lodge No. 9 Permission to omit the Special Communication on 72 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
September 24, 2016. 19 Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 Permission to waive the 1st reading for a petitioner; to be investigated and balloted on at a Special Communication on October 3, 2016. 19 Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106 Permission to bring candidates to North Dakota for the purpose of participating in their One-Day-to-Masonry on October 22, 2016. 19 Mizpah Lodge No. 191 Permission to move the charter to the hall of Newport Lodge #118 in St. Paul Park for the purpose of holding a Special Communication to confer the 1st Degree on 2 candidates. 20 Mound Lodge No. 320 Permission to hold a Special Communication for the purpose of a first reading of petitioners on September 20, 2016. 23 Sherburne Lodge No. 95 Permission to move the charter to the hall of Northeast- Winslow Lewis Lodge #125 in Osseo until the end of his term on April 8, 2017. 23 Eveleth Lodge No. 239 Permission to hold a Special Communication on November 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing officers. 23 Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 Permission to move Stated Communications from the 1st Thursday to the 1st Monday of the month for the balance of 2016. 27 Mizpah Lodge No. 191 Permission to move the charter to the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center on October 4, 2016 for the purpose of conferring a 2nd Degree. 28 Red River Lodge No. 292 Permission to omit the Stated Communication on October 11, 2016.
October 4 Stephen Lodge No. 279 Permission for candidates to participate in the North Dakota One-Day-to-Masonry to be held in Grand Forks November 12, 2016. 17 Trinity Lodge No. 282 Permission to omit the October 24, 2016 Stated Communication for the purposes of participating in the Table Lodge being held by Ionic Lodge #186. 27 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to shorten time between Degrees for a candidate.
November 7 Anoka Lodge No. 30 Permission to hold a Special Election of officers and trustees at the December Stated communication. 7 Lebanon Lodge No. 346 Permission to move the charter to the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center for the purpose of holding a Stated Communication on December 13,2017. 7 Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge #125 Permission to omit the January 2, 2017 Stated Communication. 17 Palestine Lodge No. 79 Permission to waive 1st reading of a petition for affiliation. 21 Faribault Lodge No. 9 Permission to omit the Saturday Stated Communications in November and December of 2016.
December 5 Oriental Lodge No. 34 Per recommendation of the Chief Trial Commissioner, that Brother Jason Hostutler be suspended, and eligible for readmission under certain conditions. 6 Oriental Lodge No. 34 Permission to waive 1st reading of a petition for affiliation. 6 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to open the Lodge at 6PM on Dec. 19, 2016. 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 73
15 Anoka Lodge No. 30 Acceptance of withdrawal of UnMasonic Conduct charges by 3 Brothers.
January 2 Mora Lodge No. 223 Permission to move the Stated Communication from January 2 to January 9, 2017. 3 Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263 Permission to waive 1st reading of 2 petitions for affiliation. 4 Unizar Lodge No. 347 Permission to move the charter to the hall of St. Paul Lodge #3 in St. Paul. 5 Monticello Lodge No. 16 Permission to waive 1st reading on a petition for Restoration. 9 Constellation Lodge No. 81 Permission to open the Lodge at 6:30PM on 2nd Stated Communications for the purpose of facilitating a dinner in 2017. 9 Corner Stone Lodge No. 99 Permission to re-schedule January 3, 2017 Stated Communication to January 10, 2017. 14 Cataract Lodge No. 2 Permission to waive 1st reading of a petition for Degrees. 31 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to open the Lodge at 6:30PM on February 6, 2017 for the purpose of balloting on a petitioner for the Entered Apprentice Degree being held the same evening.
February 2 Garnet Lodge No. 166 Permission to waive 1st reading of 2 petitions for Degrees. 3 Forest Lake Lodge No. 344 Permission to move the Stated meeting from April 6, 2017 to April 13 for the purpose of attending the 2017 Annual Communication. 6 Corinthian Lodge No. 67 Permission to waive 1st reading of petition for Degrees. 13 Red River Lodge No. 292 Permission to omit February 14, 2017 Stated Meeting. 13 Star Lodge No. 62 Permission to move the charter to the hall of Nelson Lodge No. 135 in Buffalo on March 18, 2017 for the purpose of conducting a joint Master Mason Degree. 15 Forest Lake Lodge No. 344 Permission to move the Stated Meeting from April 13, 2017 to March 30, 2017.
March 2 Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 Permission to move the Stated Communication from April 6, 2017 to April 13, 2017 for the purpose of attending the Annual Communication. 10 Chippewa Lodge No. 275 Permission to move the Stated Communication from March 9, 2017 to March 23, 2017 due to inclement weather. 15 Western Star Lodge No. 26 Permission to hold a Special Communication on March 25, 2017 for the purpose of conferring a 3rd Degree. 23 St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Permission to open the Stated Communication on April 3, 2017 at 6:30PM for the purpose of conferring the 2nd Degree. 23 Sunset Lodge No. 109 Permission to open the Stated Communication on April 17, 2017 without a quorum.
Credentials Committee Final Report 2017 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota: There were present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge the following: 20 Grand Lodge Officers 17 Past Grand Masters 12 Permanent Members 10 Custodians of the Work 22 District Representatives 7 Area Deputies 106 Regis Minnesota Visitors 25 Foreign Jurisdiction Visitors 87 Chartered Lodge Masters 64 Senior Wardens 74 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
65 Junior Wardens 38 Proxies of Officers 6 Standing Committee Chairs (27) Less Two Hat Men 453 Total registered representing 107 of the 133 Lodges on the rolls. Grand Lodge Officers Present Grand Master Robert L. Darling Deputy Grand Master John B. Studell Senior Grand Warden Edward R. Halpaus Junior Grand Warden Steven D. Johnson Grand Treasurer Brent L. Metcalf Grand Secretary Douglas J. Campbell Grand Lodge Education Officer Mark G. Robbins Grand Chaplain James A. Johnson Grand Orator Gregory J. Lane Senior Grand Deacon Ethan A. Seaberg Junior Grand Deacon Rolf M. Widstrand Grand Marshal Jesse Hopkins-Hoel Grand Standard Bearer Dwight W. Day Grand Sword Bearer Lee A. Craig Senior Grand Steward Tony R. Krall Junior Grand Steward Dayton L. Berg Grand Pursuivant Bryce A. Stoltenberg Grand Tyler Herman “Butch” Aschnewitz Grand Piper Ralph L. Magnusson Grand Organist Glen H. Carlson Past Grand Masters Present Donald M. Severson (1978) Eric J. Neetenbeek (1996) J.V. Christianson (1997) Jeffry N. Lewis (1999) Philip G. Soderberg (2000) Roger J. Taylor (2001) Terry L. Tilton (2002) Neil E. Neddermeyer (2003) Gerald E. Rhoads (2004) Steven R. Johnson (2006) Thomas G. McCarthy (2009) John L. Cook, Jr. (2010) Thomas E. Hendrickson (2011) Brian E. Beermann (2012) David E. Olson (2013) James A. Christensen (2014) John R. Gann (2015)
Other Permanent Members Present Phillip M. Bradbury, Past D.R. Lee Dorholt, Past A.D. Peter S. Ekholm, P. Chief Trial Comm. Clifford H. Isley, Past Area Deputy Eugene Lawrence, Jr., Past D.R. John W. Loutzenhiser, Past D.R. Leo Luettjohann, Past D. R. David Rahm, Past Area Deputy Vernon Schwalbe, Past D.R. M. Wiley Smith, Past Area Deputy Norrin L. Storelee, Past. D.R. Maynard Townswick, Past D.R.
Custodians Present Foster Solem (Chairman) Paul C. Himmler (Southeast Area) Gregory J. Lane (At-large) Grant Lillevold (Southwest Area) David E. Olson (At-large) Douglas M. Pederson (Northwest Area) Keith Reierson (Metroeast Areas) Theodore Martz (Metrowest Area) John B. Studell (At-large) Rolf Widstrand (Northest Area)
Area Deputies Present Joseph Kivens (Metroeast Area) Donald J. Nolley (Metrowest Area) Bruce Carson (Northeast Area) Kenneth Friese (Northwest Area) 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 75
Shawn Carrick(Southeast Area) Charles Anderson, Jr. (Southwest Area) Charles Brust (At-large) District Representatives Present Matt Voulgarakis, D.R. #3 Steven Turner, D.R. #4 Alan Mackenzie, D.R. #5N David P. Sarazin, D.R. 5S Ronald L. Burnard, D.R. #6 Roger L. Putnam, Sr., D. R. #8 Michael A. Hilgert, D.R. #9 David J. Dumonceaux, D.R. #10 John P. Givan, D.R. #11 Terry Miller, D.R. #11 Terrance M. Schaffer, D.R. #19 Allen T. Peterson, D. R. #23 Michael Donahue, D.R. #25 Jason T. La Voi , D.R. #26 Kirk C. Kottschade, D.R. #28 Scott Banicki, D.R. #29 Philip P. Carlson, D.R. #31 Jason L. Lang, D.R. #33 Steven D. Keister, D.R. #34 Keith L. Donaldson, D.R. #36 Christopher Wendover, D.R. #37 Mark E. Dreyer, D.R. #43 Committee Chairman Present Robert J. Selden, Tellers Roger J. Taylor, External Relations Mark A. Campbell, Sound John L. Cook, Jr., Jurisprudence Monte Miller, Chief Trial Comm. Robert S. Davis, Public Relations Representatives of Lodges Present April 2017 St. Johns Lodge No. 1, Stillwater Bremer, Charles A Master Vance, Jr., Donald H Master McMahon, John W Sr. Warden Clark, Jerry Sr. Warden Fakkeldij, Petrus J Jr. Warden Solberg, William E Jr. Warden Caledonia Lodge No. 20, Caledonia Cataract Lodge No. 2, Minneapolis Holstrom, David Master Ott, David A Master Rochester Lodge No. 21 Wood, Scott F Sr. Warden Marschall, Jeffrey Master Natarajan, Arun Jr. Warden Balderes, Kirk P Sr. Warden St. Paul Lodge No. 3, St. Paul Nash, Daniel R Proxy Jr. Warden Cusick, Christopher D Master Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22, Pleasant Grove Stevenson, James E Proxy Sr. Warden Kottschade, Kirk C Master Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5, St. Paul Larson, Benjamin H Proxy Sr. Warden Timm, Johnnie Master Soderberg, Philip G Proxy Jr. Warden Reierson, Keith W Proxy Sr. Warden North Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud Froistad, Eric Jr. Warden Harmer, Andrew Master Minn. River Valley Lodge No. 6, Savage Chopp, Christopher T Sr. Warden Brundage, Christopher Master Brown, Justin Jr. Warden Wallin, James Sr. Warden Western Star Lodge No. 26, Albert Lea Moy, Donald Jr. Warden Clearwater Lodge No. 28, Clearwater Dakota Lodge No. 7, Hastings Hogenson, Erik Sr. Warden Scott, Bruce Proxy Master Billig, James R Proxy Sr. Warden Red Wing Lodge No. 8, Red Wing Schneller, A. J. Jr. Warden Gunderson, Clay Master Anoka Lodge No. 30, Anoka Bosshart, Chris Sr. Warden Schaffer, Terrance M Master Wall, Stephen W Jr. Warden Heimer, Anthony J Sr. Warden Faribault Lodge No. 9, Faribault Hill, Jeremy Jr. Warden La Voi, Jason T Sr. Warden Star in the East Lodge No. 33, Owatonna Karn, Sean Jr. Warden Davis, Steven W Master Kasson-Mantorville Lodge No. 11, Mantorville Paxton, Philip J Sr. Warden Mankato Lodge No. 12, Mankato Ruehling, Roger Jr. Warden Krediet, Michael Master Oriental Lodge No. 34, Cannon Falls Brown, Jerry Sr. Warden Callister, William R Proxy Master Mundt, Eric Jr. Warden Preston Lodge No. 36, Preston Monticello Lodge No. 16, Monticello Scheevel, Tom Master Johnson, Phillip A Master Fidelity Lodge No. 39, Austin Wilson, IV, Alex C Sr. Warden Hanson, Neil G Master Anecki, Arthur C Proxy Jr. Warden Neiswanger, Stephen E Sr. Warden Winona Lodge No. 18, Winona Stout, Brad W Jr. Warden Banicki, Scott Sr. Warden Carnelian Lodge No. 40, Lake City Mathis, David Jr. Warden McCormick, II, David F Master Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, Minneapolis 76 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Evergreen Lodge No. 46, St Charles Hagen, Dustin Master Pierce, Adam S Master Corner Stone Lodge No. 99, Fergus Falls Pierce, Dale S Proxy Sr. Warden Wolf, Jr., Russell W Master Social Lodge No. 48, Northfield Hustad, Arlyn J Sr. Warden Girard, Jeramy K Master Evans, Danny Jr. Warden Johnson, Keir R Jr. Warden Aurora Lodge No. 100, Brainerd Rising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. Charles Knippel, Justin Master Coulson, Gerry R Proxy Master Johnson, Corey L Sr. Warden Accacia Lodge No. 51, Cottage Grove Chandler, James D Jr. Warden Clymer, Neil Master Fraternity Lodge No. 101, Worthington Weisbrod, Douglas Jr. Warden Townswick, Maynard L Sr. Warden Nicollet Lodge No. 54, St. Peter Duba, Bruce Proxy Master Dobie, Joseph R Master Bethel Lodge No. 103, Lake Crystal Isley, Clifford H Sr. Warden Sharon Lodge No. 104, Willmar Honetschlager, Chad D Jr. Warden Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106, Detroit Lakes Temple Lodge No. 59, Hutchinson Fontaine, Craig R Master Morgando, Eric Master Anderson, Jonathan C Sr. Warden Summerfield, James Jr. Warden Somerville, Ian L Jr. Warden Ulrich, Charles H Proxy Sr. Warden Sunset Lodge No. 109, Montevideo Star in the West Lodge No. 60, Sauk Centre Givan, John P Sr. Warden Star Lodge No. 62, Rockford Excelsior Lodge No. 113, Excelsior Schauer, Brandon S Master Punch, Andrew J Master Towers, Jeffrey Sr. Warden Erickson, Larry L Sr. Warden Hughes, Scott Jr. Warden Wolbeck, Ryan Jr. Warden Chain Lakes Lodge No. 64, Fairmont Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114, Luverne Gunther, William H Master Stoltenberg, Bryce Master Corinthian Lodge No. 67, Farmington Newport Lodge No. 118, St. Paul Park Zierdt, Jerry E Master Mott, Paul Master Schendel, Steve E Sr. Warden Nowland, Jr., Patrick H Sr. Warden Christensen, Clinton J Jr. Warden Lynch, Warren C Jr. Warden Mystic Star Lodge No. 69, Rushford Delta Lodge No. 119, Marshall O’Keefe, Philip J Master Hammer, David Master Eureka Lodge No. 75, LeRoy Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125, Osseo Soltau, Issac T Master Whetham, Leslie J Master Soltau, Thomas H Proxy Sr. Warden Berg, Dayton L Sr. Warden Tuscan Lodge No. 77, Waseca Zelinski-Feeney, James P Jr. Warden Srp, Roy Master Moorhead Lodge No. 126, Moorhead Clemons, Kevin E Sr. Warden Voulgarakis, Matt Master Oslund, Gordon J Jr. Warden Vollmer , Jason Sr. Warden Palestine Lodge No. 79, Duluth Hoffman, Blane M Jr. Warden Brewington, Jr., Donald J Master Golden Sheaf Lodge No. 133, Morris Lang, Adam Sr. Warden Monroe, Allen W Master Korsch, Charles Proxy Jr. Warden Olson, Joshua Sr. Warden Constellation Lodge No. 81, Alexandria Nelson Lodge No. 135, Buffalo Hough, George M Master Thomas, Paul Master Van Wyck, Loren Sr. Warden LaFave, Clint E Sr. Warden Potts, Edward Jr. Warden Crawford, Myron Jr. Warden Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, Litchfield Crookston Lodge No. 141, Crookston Yungk, William A Master Wilkens, Lester Master Hicks, William O Sr. Warden Curry, Mathew Jr. Warden Ellingson, James Jr. Warden Canby Lodge No. 147, Canby Fraternal Lodge No. 92, Princeton Tracy Lodge No. 155, Tracy Pence, Daniel P Master Pamp, Douglas E Master Brown, Bradley Sr. Warden Perham Lodge No. 157, Perham Kleinbaum, Samuel J Jr. Warden Friese, Allen Master Sherburne Lodge No. 95, Otsego Friese, Kenneth Proxy Sr. Warden Niles, Dennis P Master Enslin, Marvin L Proxy Jr.. Warden Martin, Kenneth G Proxy Sr. Warden Plymouth Lodge No. 160, Crystal Libanus Lodge No. 96, St. James Pohlman, Bradley J Master Noren, Creig A Jr. Warden Trevillion, Jon T Jr. Warden Prudence Lodge No. 97, Windom Hanson, David A Proxy Sr. Warden Harries, Andy B Master Jasper Lodge No. 164, Rush City Carroll, David J Sr. Warden Buck, Scott Master Voehl, Mitchell Jr. Warden Bauman, Eric Sr. Warden Charity Lodge No. 98, New Ulm Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Minneapolis 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 77
Thomsen, Erik C Master Bemidji Lodge No. 233, Bemidji Solem, Foster D Sr. Warden Northern Lodge No. 236, Thief River Falls Fiskum, Daniel M Jr. Warden Shaw, Kenneth N Jr. Warden Garnet Lodge No. 166, White Bear Lake Goldesberry, James R Proxy Master Cogswell, Jr., Donald B Master Eveleth Lodge No. 239, Eveleth Adamson, Daniel J Sr. Warden Roen, Adam C Master Goldenman, Brian Jr. Warden Peterson, Kevin A Sr. Warden Braden Lodge No. 168, Minneapolis Turner, Steven Proxy Jr. Warden Koltveit, Jeff Master Cass Lodge No. 243, Minneapolis Gallagher, Matthew Sr. Warden Settich, Nicholas J Master Silverain, Brian S Jr. Warden Tomlinson, Peter S Sr. Warden Templar Lodge No. 176, St. Louis Park Kielblock, Lee E Jr. Warden Binger, Dean G Master Mesaba Lodge No. 255, Hibbing Scott, Christopher M Sr. Warden Linsten, Brad M Master Loesch, John Jr. Warden Elsner, Krist E Sr. Warden Dalles Lodge No. 181, Cloquet Bodle, Philip T Jr. Warden Thompson, Terrance Master Montgomery Lodge No. 258, St. Paul Thompson, Gerald R Sr. Warden Elmquist, Chris Master Sarazin, David P Proxy Jr. Warden Dreumont, Albert Jr. Warde Shell Lodge No. 184, Park Rapids White, Kenneth C Proxy Sr. Warden Funk, Bill J Sr. Warden Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263, Roseville Perry, Colin B Jr. Warden Appleby, David M Master Pederson, Douglas M Proxy Master Martinson, Keith L Sr. Warden Ionic Lodge No. 186, Duluth Moss, Kay E Proxy Jr. Warden Berntson, Wesley J Master Compass Lodge No. 265, Robbinsdale Hardin, Ryan L Sr. Warden Fisher, Matthew Master Palo, George H Jr. Warden Abram, D. Collin Sr. Warden Arcana Lodge No. 187, Minneapolis Bradley, Phillip E Jr. Warden Richards, William M Master Koochiching Lodge No. 270, International Falls Blegen, Mark Sr. Warden Grover, Jr., David A Master Thompson, M. Justin Proxy Jr. Warden Osiris Lodge No. 272, Baudette Fortitude Lodge No. 188, Two Harbors Mouw, Willis B Master Houle, Mitchell Master Helios Lodge No. 273, Cambridge Peters, Benjamin Sr. Warden Barrett, George Andrew Master Traverse Lodge No. 189, Wheaton Cahill, Patrick R Sr. Warden Bjornson, Kenneth L Master Milliman, Robert G Proxy Jr. Warden Mizpah Lodge No. 191, South St. Paul Chippewa Lodge No. 275, Bigfork Casci, Nick Master Porter, Kenneth W Master Powers, Jeff Sr. Warden Cheney, Christopher D Sr. Warden Rich, Scott W Jr. Warden Cheney, Zachary A Jr. Warden Euclid Lodge No. 198, Duluth Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277, Minneapolis Downs, George P Master Varma, Sujit R Master Elnes, Daniel K Jr. Warden Miller, Michael L Sr. Warden Acker, Kevin J Proxy Sr. Warden Trinity Lodge No. 282, Duluth Murray Lodge No. 199, Slayton Zifko, Andrew Master Lange, Timothy Proxy Master Driscoll, Austin W Sr. Warden Stewartville Lodge No. 203, Stewartville Ottertail Lodge No. 284, Pelican Rapids Lee, Bruce Sr. Warden Holt, Harold B Master Gerwill, Edward J Jr. Warden Solomon's Lodge No. 286, Moose Lake Wayzata Lodge No. 205, Wayzata Jackson, Kenneth E Jr. Warden Bushland, John Master Peterson, Wayne H Proxy Master Graham, David Sr. Warden Hanson, Robert C Proxy Sr. Warden Cleaveland, Stuart N Jr. Warden Hiram Lodge No. 287, Lindstrom Itasca Lodge No. 208, Grand Rapids Hoffman, Brian J Master Laine, Rodney Jr. Warden Meredith, Jon Sr. Warden Sibley Lodge No. 209, Winthrop Ely Lodge No. 288, Ely Rucks, Sheldon B Master Cox, Loren A Proxy Master Mystic Lodge No. 213, Aitkin Macalester Lodge No. 290, St. Paul Van Horn, Jeffrey R Master MacBain, Thorbjorn Master Lake, Robert W Sr. Warden Johnson, Lowell B Jr. Warden Olson, Dake Jr. Warden Red River Lodge No. 292, East Grand Forks Olivia Lodge No. 220, Olivia Uebe, Pierre Master Mora Lodge No. 223, Mora Biwabik Lodge No. 293, Biwabik Bruske, Mark C Master Olson, David J Sr. Warden Randt, Dean Sr. Warden Glen Avon Lodge No. 306, Duluth 78 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Anderson, Jason M Master Daylight Lodge No. 348, Roseville Beasley, Jesse Jr. Warden Oian, Stephen C Sr. Warden Mound Lodge No. 320, Mound McDonough, Kyle Sr. Warden Lake Superior Lodge No. 349, Duluth Regnier, Ryan S Jr. Warden Kimber, Tyler Master Schwalbe, Vernon Proxy Master Truckey, Bruce Sr. Warden Nashwauk Lodge No. 331, Nashwauk Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350, Savage Lawrence, Daryl R Proxy Master Pemberton, Robert J Master Taconite Lodge No. 342, Silver Bay McGinnis, Sr., Richard S Sr. Warden Forest Lake Lodge No. 344, Forest Lake Nelson, Ronald L Jr. Warden Perreault, Michael S Master Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351, Minneapolis Schultz, Michael J Sr. Warden Bell, Michael Master Hill, Michael S Jr. Warden Kolarov, Nickolai A Sr. Warden Lebanon Lodge No. 346, Savage Heiliger, Chris Master Respectfully submitted, Bornholdt, Reed Jr. Warden R.W. Douglas J. Campbell, Unizar Lodge No. 347, Minneapolis Christensen, Corey R Master Credentials Comm.Chairman Andretta, Luigi C Jr. Warden
Installation of Officers for 2017-2018 Program of Installation Entrance of Installing Officers Installing Grand Master ...... John L. Cook, Jr., P.G.M. Installing Grand Marshal ...... Roger J. Taylor, P.G.M. Installing Grand Chaplain ...... Neil E. Neddermeyer, P.G.M. Installing Grand Secretary ...... David E. Olson, P.G.M.
At the appointed hour of 1:30 P.M. Most Worshipful Brother Roger J. Taylor introduced the Installing Officers and asked that the Area Deputies, District Representatives, Custodians, Past Grand Officers, and Past Grand Masters be escorted into the Lodge room. Installing Grand Master Taylor then asked that the Grand Lodge Officers to be installed be escorted into the Lodge room by their respective escorts.
Entrance of the Custodians of the Work Entrance of the District Representatives Entrance of Area Deputies Entrance of Past Grand Masters Present Entrance of Appointed and Elected Officers Installation of the Grand Master Installation of Appointed and Elected Officers Grand Master’s Remarks - John B. Studell, Grand Master Presentation of Past Grand Master's Jewel to Grand Master Studell by Past Grand Master Robert L. Darling Other Presentations Officers Of The Grand Lodge 2017-2018 Grand Master...... John B. Studell Deputy Grand Master ...... Edward R. Halpaus Senior Grand Warden ...... Steven D. Johnson Junior Grand Warden...... Ethan A. Seaberg Grand Treasurer ...... Brent L. Metcalf Grand Secretary ...... Douglas J. Campbell Grand Lodge Education Officer ...... Mark G. Robbins Grand Chaplain ...... Edward H. Perlman Grand Orator ...... Ryan S. Regnier Senior Grand Deacon ...... Rolf M. Widstrand 2009 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 79
Junior Grand Deacon...... Tony R. Krall Grand Marshal ...... Nicholas J. Settich Grand Standard Bearer ...... Scott J. Coursey Grand Sword Bearer...... Timothy Boche Senior Grand Steward ...... Dayton L. Berg Junior Grand Steward...... Foster D. Solem Grand Pursuivant...... Terry L. Henthorn Grand Tyler ...... Douglas A. Beach Grand Piper ...... Ralph L. Magnusson Grand Organist...... Glen H. Carlson Custodians Of The Ritual Work Chairman ...... Foster D. Solem, Burnsville At-large ...... Gregory J. Lane, Stillwater At-large ...... David E. Olson, Forest Lake At-large ...... Brian E. Beermann, Inver Grove Hgts At-large ...... John B. Studell, Minneapolis Metroeast Area...... Keith Reierson, Eagan Metrowest Area ...... Theodore Martz, Burnsville Northeast Area ...... Rolf M. Widstrand, Aurora Northwest Area...... Douglas M. Pederson, Park Rapids Southeast Area ...... Paul C. Himmler, Winona Southwest Area...... Grant M. Lillevold, Northfield Grand Lodge District Representatives 2 Matt Voulgarakis, Fargo 3 David J. Dumonceaux, Clitherall 4 Brad M. Linsten, Hibbing 5N Alan Mackenzie, Duluth 5S David P. Sarazin, Cloquet 6 Ronald L. Burnard, Nisswa 8 Roger L. Putnam 9 Michael A. Hilgert, Maple Lake 11 John P. Givan, Montevideo 12 Terry Miller, Atwater 19 Terrance M. Schaffer, Coon Rapids 21 Timothy Lange, Murray 23 Andy Harries, Windom 24 Paul E. Grabitske, Mankato 25 Michael Donahue, Owatonna 26 Jason T. La Voi, Faribault 28 Kirk C. Kottschade, Rochester 29 Scott Banick, Winona 31 Philip P. Carlson, Robbinsdale 33 Jason Lang, Buffalo 34 Steven D. Keister, Stillwater 36 Keith L. Donaldson, Savage 37 Chris Wendover, Shakopee 40 Thomas Keeley, Circle Pines 41 Kris W. Pich, Minneapolis 43 Mark E. Dreyer, St. Paul Grand Lodge Area Deputies Metroeast Area ...... Joseph Kivens, Savage Metrowest Area ...... Donald J. Nolley, Brooklyn Park Northeast Area ...... Bruce A. Carson, Superior, Wisconsin Northwest Area...... Kenneth Friese, New York Mills Southeast Area ...... Shawn R. Carrick, Red Wing Southwest Area ...... Allen T. Peterson, Windom Area Deputy-at large - Ad-DR. Chairman ...... Charles S. Brust, Rochester Standing and Special Committees 2017-2018 Appeals and Grievances MWB Steven R. Johnson (209), Chair MWB Andrew J. Rice (263) MWB Charles Luman (263) MWB John L. Cook, Jr. (263) WB Terry L. Henthorn (2) G. Pursuivant Business and Rules WB Nicholas J. Settich (165-243) G. Marshal, Chair WB Scott J. Coursey (21) G. Stand. Bearer WB Terry L. Henthorn (2) G. Pursuivant Code Review MWB Steven R. Johnson (209) Chair MWB Brian E. Beermann (191) MWB Tomas G. McCarthy (209) RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) G. Sec. 80 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
WB Monte Miller (176) WB Paul E. Grabitske (12) Credentials and Registration RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) G. Sec., Chair RWB Brent Metcalf (263) G. Treas. WB Peter B. Van Osdol (176) Distinguished Guests and Honorary Memberships MWB Roger J. Taylor (23-92) Chair MWB Charles Baltos (8) MWB Charles J. Luman (263) MWB Philip G. Soderberg (22) MWB Steven R. Johnson (209)
External Relations MWB Roger J. Taylor (23-92) Chair MWB Andrew J. Rice (263-351) RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2)
Finance RWB Steven D. Johnson (8-290) SGW, Chair RWB Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) DGM RWB Ethan A. Seaberg (8) JGW WB Rolf M. Widstrand (293) SGD MWB Robert L. Darling (16-23) RWB Brent Metcalf (263) GT RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GS
Jurisprudence MWB John L. Cook, Jr. (263) Chair MWB Roger J. Taylor (92-23) MWB Charles J. Luman (263) WB Foster D. Solem (1-165-176) JGS RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GS
Leadership RWB Steven D. Johnson (8-290) SGW, Liaison W. Bro. Andrew Brennan (205), Chair WB Kenneth Betterton (6)
Membership WB Rolf M. Widstrand (293) SGD, Liaison WB Nathan Smithson (12) Chair RWB Ethan A. Seaberg (8) JGW
Mentor WB Dayton L. Berg (125) SGS, Liaison Bro. Douglas G. Kuchera (5) Chair WB Kris Pich (277) WB Jason Lang (135) Bro. Garrett Aalfs (326)
Office Management RWB Steven D. Johnson (8-290) SGW, Chair RWB Ethan A. Seaberg (8) JGW RWB Brent L. Metcalf (263) GT RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GS MWB Robert L. Darling (16-23) Prepaid Dues - Perpetual Life Membership MWB Terry L. Tilton (239-189) Chair RWB Douglas J. Campbell (2) GS
Tellers WB Robert J. Selden (1-2) Chair WB Mark A. Campbell (2-243) KidsID Committee MWB John L. Cook, Jr. (263) WB Foster D. Solem (1-165-176), JGS,Liaison WB Peter B. Van Osdol (176) 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 81
Grand Master John B. Studell introduced his wife, Lissa, his mother-in-law, Pat Bill, his brother-in- law, Brother Andy Bill and his wife, Tonya Bill. The Grand Master asked W. Brother Dexter Pehle and his wife, Muriel to stand; John the recognized Dexter for his work in mentoring John as a brand new member of Minnehaha Lodge No. 165 back in 1998. Grand Master Studell asked Past Grand Master Darling to come to the podium for a few presentations. Grand Master Studell then presented WB Darling with his Past Grand Master’s collar and jewel.
Grand Master’s Jewel Presentation Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Darling then presented Most Worshipful Brother John B. Studell with the Grand Lodge of Minnesota’s Grand Master’s jewel:
Grand Master Studell then presented M. W. Brother Darling with a gift from the 2016-2017, Grand Lodge Officers, a Lowrance Fish Finder MWB Studell asked Past Grand Master Rover Taylor to come to the podium, and to please bring along Mrs. Anna Dull, widow of Past Grand Master Alyn N. Dull. Anna then presented Alyn’s Past Grand Master jewel to MWB Darling and with Roger’s help, explained that it was Alyn’s wish that the jewel be next worn by MWB Rober L. Darling. Grand Master Studell’s family presented him with a handsome gavel case, containing the Master’s gavel of John’s late father-in-law, Past Custodian Gary L. Bill. This gavel had been presented to Gary when he was installed as the Master of Richfield Lodge No. 334 on November 18, 1991.
MWB Darling’s grand children came to the podium with a heavy box, which contained a massive cutting board that he could use with his new grilling tools in his new found spare time.
Grand Master John B. Studell’s Remarks at his Installation as Grand Master: Its running like a fine watch. A phrase that means everything. All parts are working in unison and concert to perform a series of essential tasks. Tasks that ultimately accomplish a useful purpose. In the case of watches, the purpose is the accurate telling of time.When some part or component fails in its construct or is lacking with regard to its assigned duty, the other interactive parts around it are hindered or completely prevented from performing their intended task. This is one of mine. ( show watch of Don Fanning) I assembled it from stored part stocks.. It is having trouble. It is not running as it should. In many respects, this analogy describes the state of the Fraternity. When I work on this watch, I will use a pair of loops and possibly a small stereo microscope. I need to greatly magnify the movement to identify the issues. Even if I suspect that I know what is wrong, I need to get a closer look in order to be sure.In much the same way, I hope to place a glass on the working movement of the Fraternity and by so doing, identify those elements that are not performing as intended or designed . . . As I address you this afternoon,I hope to explain my wish for the Fraternity, and also to provide some food for thought with respect to our relevance and importance in the world today. We as a Fraternity or should I say as Brothers of the greatest Fraternity accomplish many wonderful things without seeming to break a sweat. Our charitable endeavors are widely recognized and lauded, our historic lineage is a veritable who's who of America and its founders, we are mentioned in literature, movies and plays. And in much of the aforementioned, we come off quite well, maybe even heroic at times. Our long standing traditions of supporting a Brother and his family in time of need may be pointed to with myriad examples. Our Masonic family has many branches whose supportive efforts affect the lives of those around them in positive and life changing ways.….. and yet, today, we quite often find ourselves struggling to accomplish many of those things that have made us successful. Those things that we espouse, but need to practice, those things that perhaps we have lost touch with if indeed we ever had a firm grasp on them at all. Things like explaining in a concise articulate manner who and even why we are!( is this branding?)We must present a well crafted and rigidly adhered to core of what MN. Masonry is so that our recognition will be immediate and understood. We must revisit the techniques and methods that allowed our predecessors to welcome men into the Fraternity and when once in 82 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
Lodge, experience an atmosphere that made it unthinkable that they would ever contemplate leaving. We must reaffirm our commitment to our obligations, not just the words but also their meanings. so that by our declarations we strengthen our character. We are desirous of maintaining Masonic buildings and Lodges in a way that will pay homage to our heritage and solidify our standing within the community. That is why after asking , which way? And acknowledging that we are indeed stronger together I feel the need to say, let's take sharper focus. look things over and pause to reflect. Pause, not a full stop and then move forward with a corrective and perhaps even a critical eye towards revitalization, correction and even dismissal.(remember this watch) a closer look to direct efforts of repair. We should fix and improve those things that bear fruit, we have data as to what these are and certainly we have committees that stand ready to act as directed. As always,Correct whatever is amiss. Jettison those elements, programs policies and ideas that are not assisting us in achieving our goals. Entertain experimentation only when the merits point to a high probability of success. So that when we are given the opportunity to expend sweat and treasure in an effort to craft a new wheel, we will remember that In 300 years, we have not only reinvented the wheel many times, but added spinners, chrome, powder coat, sway bars, color coordinated break drums and oversized rims. Still just wheels….. A local football coach was once heard to say, “we need to focus again on intangibles, like running and hitting”. It wasn't long until a sports writer pointed out that these were tangibles, but everyone got the idea. Back to basics. Strengthening the foundational elements upon which we stand and create for the future without sacrificing the tenets of Freemasonry. Now, you say these words describe only in broad and general terms elements of common sense and simplicity. Yet, we aren't always utilizing common sense or even logic with respect to our methods. We need to change this. In these efforts, we may begin with the one person over whom we have the most sway, ourselves. As Masons we have declared ourselves dedicated to introspective self improvement.after all, We make good men better.This life long corrective and therapeutic process begins and ultimately ends with us. To paraphrase Confucius, it takes intelligence to recognize ones faults and courage to confront them. I hope to reaffirm that we are a Fraternity that expects its members, more especially its leaders ( are you listening AD’s DR’s, Masters. Secretaries?) will comply with the basics. By basics, I mean insisting on proper MN. & MN. Only Work. Consulting and following the code as a guide and not a book of suggestions. In short, follow the agreed upon format, treat your Brothers like Brothers, build upon your best qualities and work as though our survival depends on it ( you know my next line)!! Our committees, District Representatives and Area Deputies will continue to play critical roles in our ongoing focused and evaluative process, so heads up. With respect to the world, if you have been unmoved by dramatic recent events, if you are unconcerned about the future, I suggest that perhaps you take a closer look. Terror attacks in the name of religion. Assaults on freedoms in the name of anyone. Threats against both America and most of the western world. Change is a constant and unavoidable fact.The world is changing around us. Do we desire a role in deciding the pattern of such change? The young men who will observe and study us will have different goals than perhaps we have, make different lifestyle choices and hope for things that many of us may never have even contemplated.Will we be ready to confidently engage them and discuss their interest in the Fraternity? I feel sure that we will. Because,….. The world needs the teachings and ideology of Masonry as perhaps never before. We are poised to take full advantage of the tools of modern technology as we continue in our efforts to present Masonry to the world. To me, the Lodge has always been a haven. A place of support and refuge from the trials and tribulations of the world without. In essence, that is what we must convey to others.consider this, Part of our “brand” if you will, That we stand for freedom. That we support each other. That we are charitably disposed and generally quite peaceful gentlemen.These things and of course all of the 300 years of Masonic vigor and activity that wise and studious persons may marvel at, though sadly, some still view as secretive and suspicious!We can however present an accurate and positive view of the Fraternity and more especially MN. Masonry. We have the expertise, the tools and hopefully the desire. So what's next? We must find out together! As Grand Master, I harken to the phrase so aptly used in the installation ceremony script, that 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 83
roughly states, although elevated for a time, etc… I realize that it is the Office that is important and that you kindly pay your respect to it. I thank you for that respect and for the deference that you have shown to me as I begin the year! As we review and contemplate, let us work together for growth, contentment and prosperity. Thank you!!
All business having been disposed of, the 164th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Minnesota was closed at 3:00 p.m. in ample form by the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother John B. Studell . Attest: Douglas J. Campbell John B. Studell Grand Secretary Grand Master
List of Appendices Page APPENDIX A Grand Lodge Officers by Years 84 APPENDIX B Names of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged 89 APPENDIX C Location of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged 91 APPENDIX D Directory of Lodges January 1, 2017 93 APPENDIX E Lodges, Lost or Changed 98 APPENDIX F Abstract of Returns for 2016 105 APPENDIX G Grand Secretaries 111 APPENDIX H Grand Representatives 114 APPENDIX I Deaths by Lodges in 2016 118 APPENDIX J Distinguished Dead of Other Grand Jurisdictions 123 APPENDIX K District Representatives, Area Deputies 124 APPENDIX L Board of Custodians 130 APPENDIX M & N Custodians Emeritus & Monitors Emeritus 132 APPENDIX O Honorary Past Grand Officers 133 84 APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M. No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
February 24, 1853 A.E. Ames*...... 2 A.Goodrich*...... 3 D.F. Brawley* ...... 3 A. Van Vorhes* ...... 1 E. Case* ...... 2 J.G. Lennon* ...... 2 January 3, 1854 A.E. Ames*...... 2 D.F. Brawley* ...... 3 A. Van Vorhes*...... 1 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 E. Case* ...... 4 H. Reynolds¶ ...... 2 January 5, 1855 M. Sherburne*...... 5 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 C.T. Stearns§...... 1 A. Van Vorhes* ...... 1 E. Case* ...... 4 H. Reynolds¶ ...... 2 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA January 11, 1856 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 H.N. Setzer* ...... 1 T.J. Lombard* ...... 6 E.A. Hodgson‡...... 4 E. Case* ...... 4 H. Reynolds¶ ...... 2 January 8, 1857 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 Wm. H. Mower‡.....1 E.A. Hodgson‡ ...... 4 Wm . Lee*...... 7 E. Case* ...... 4 G.W. Prescott§* ...... 5 January 8, 1858 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 D.B. Loowis* ...... 1 Frank Mantor*...... 11 A.C. Smith* ...... 3 E.Case* ...... 4 G.W. Prescott§* ...... 5 October 28, 1858 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 D.B. Loowis* ...... 1 Frank Mantor*...... 16 Sam E. Adams*...... 16 E. Case* ...... 19 G.W. Prescott§* ...... 5 October 26, 1859 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 D.B. Loowis* ...... 1 Sam E. Adams*...... 16 J.C. Whipple*...... 9 E. Case* ...... 19 G.W. Prescott§* ...... 5 October 25, 1860 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 D.B. Loowis* ...... 1 J.C. Whipple*...... 9 C.W. Thompson*...... 17 E. Case* ...... 19 G.W. Prescott§* ...... 5 October 23, 1861 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 J.C. Whipple*...... 9 L.E. Thompson*...... 1 Geo. Bradley* ...... 31 E. Case* ...... 19 G.W. Prescott§* ...... 5 October 28, 1863† A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 L.E. Thompson*...... 1 C.H. Lindsley¶ ...... 21 W.T. Rigby• ...... 28 E. Case* ...... 19 G.W. Prescott§* ...... 5 October 26, 1864 G.W. Prescott§*...... 5 L.E. Thompson*...... 1 E.C. Wells* ...... 31 A.B. Curry¶...... 28 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 October 25, 1865 G.W. Prescott§*...... 5 P.P. Hubbell* ...... 18 G.B. Cooley*...... 11 A.J. Phelps* ...... 34 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 C.W. Carpenter*...... 5 October 24, 1866 Chas. W. Nash*...... 35 W.T. Rigby*...... 28 Robert Stewart*...... 49 S.R. Merrell*...... 40 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 Wm. S. Combs* ...... 5 October 24, 1867 Chas. W. Nash*...... 35 R.A. Jones* ...... 21 S.R. Merrell*...... 40 S.Y. Hyde§...... 49 Geo. L Otis*...... 5 Wm. S. Combs* ...... 5 January 15, 1869† Chas. W. Nash*...... 35 R.A. Jones* ...... 21 S.R. Merrell*...... 40 S.Y. Hyde§...... 49 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 Wm S. Combs* ...... 5 January 13, 1870 Chas. W. Nash*...... 35 G.B. Cooley*...... 11 S.Y. Hyde§ ...... 49 Fred Joss* ...... 8 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 Wm. S. Combs* ...... 5 January 12, 1871 Chas. W. Nash*...... 35 C. Griswold* ...... 49 E.D.B. Porter‡ ...... 12 J.W. Morford*...... 33 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 Wm. S. Combs* ...... 5 January 12, 1872 G.B. Cooley* ...... 11 C. Griswold* ...... 49 J.N. Castle* ...... 1 E.P. Barnum*...... 60 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 Wm. S. Combs* ...... 5 January 15, 1873 C. Griswold*...... 49 J.N. Castle* ...... 1 Edgar Nash* ...... 79 I.B. Cummings*...... 18 Geo. L. Otis*...... 5 E.D.B. Porter‡ ...... 12 January 15, 1874 C. Griswold*...... 49 J.N. Castle* ...... 1 Edgar Nash* ...... 79 I.B. Cummings*...... 18 Geo. A. Camp* ...... 2 E.D.B. Porter‡ ...... 12 January 13, 1875 C. Griswold*...... 49 J.C. Braden* ...... 89 I.B. Cummings* ...... 18 H.R. Wells*...... 36 Geo. A. Camp* ...... 2 E.D.B. Porter‡ ...... 12 January 13, 1876 J.C. Braden*...... 89 I.B. Cummings* ....28 Henry R. Wells*...... 36 A.J. Edgerton* ...... 11 Geo. A. Camp* ...... 2 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 11, 1877 J.C. Braden*...... 89 E.W. Durant*...... 1 L.Z. Rogers*...... 35 C.O. Ball* ...... 7 Geo. A. Camp* ...... 2 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 16, 1878 E.W. Durant* ...... 1 Henry R. Wells*....36 C.H. Benton*...... 4 C.N. Daniels*...... 9 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 15, 1879 Henry R. Wells*...... 36 C.H. Benton*...... 4 C.N. Daniels* ...... 9 Geo. A. Camp* ...... 2 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 14, 1880 Henry R. Wells*...... 36 C.H. Benton*...... 4 G.H. Davis*...... 23 J.H. Brown* ...... 104 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 12, 1881 Henry R. Wells*...... 36 G.H. Davis*...... 23 H.R. Denny*...... 111 R.H. Gove* ...... 21 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 11, 1882 C.H. Benton* ...... 4 G.H. Davis*...... 23 H.R. Denny*...... 111 R.H. Gove* ...... 21 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 10, 1883 C.H. Benton* ...... 4 H.R. Denny*...... 111 R.H Gove*...... 21 A.P. Fitch§ ...... 21 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 16, 1884 Henry R. Denny* ...111 R.H. Gove*...... 21 A.P. Fitch§ ...... 97 C.H. Smith* ...... 97 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 14, 1885 Henry R. Denny* ...111 R.H. Gove*...... 21 J.A. Kiester*...... 57 A. Marden* ...... 98 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 13, 1886 R.H. Gove* ...... 21 J.H. Brown* ...... 104 J.A. Kiester*...... 57 Alphonso Barto* ...... 60 J.H. Thompson*...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
January 12, 1887 J.H. Brown*...... 104 J.A. Kiester* ...... 57 Alphonso Barto*...... 60 A. LaDue* ...... 11 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 13, 1888 J.H. Brown*...... 104 J.A. Kiester* ...... 57 Alphonso Barto*...... 60 Geo. S. Acker* ...... 5 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 January 17, 1889 J.A. Kiester* ...... 57 Alphonso Barto*...... 60 W.F. Dickinson*...... 91 Chas. D. Boyce*...... 2 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 A.T.C. Pierson*...... 5 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA January 17, 1890 J.A. Kiester* ...... 57 Alphonso Barto*...... 60 W.F. Dickinson*...... 91 Chas. D. Boyce*...... 2 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 15, 1891 Alphonso Barto*...... 60 W.F. Dickinson*...... 91 Chas. D. Boyce* ...... 2 H.C. Shepard* ...... 18 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 14, 1892 Alphonso Barto*...... 60 W.F. Dickinson*...... 91 C.L. Brown* ...... 133 Wm.B. Patton* ...... 79 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 12, 1893 W.F. Dickinson*...... 91 C.L. Brown* ...... 133 Chas. L. West*...... 39 J.D. Markham*...... 164 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 11, 1894 C.L. Brown* ...... 133 Chas. L. West*...... 39 J.F. Lawless* ...... 3 A.T. Stebbins*...... 21 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 17, 1895 C.L. Brown* ...... 133 J.F. Lawless* ...... 3 A.T. Stebbins* ...... 21 A. Brandenburg* ...... 99 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 16, 1896 J.F. Lawless* ...... 3 A.T. Stebbins* ...... 21 A. Brandenburg* ...... 99 J.H. Randall*...... 4 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 14, 1897 J.F. Lawless* ...... 3 A.T. Stebbins* ...... 21 A. Brandenburg* ...... 99 J.H. Randall*...... 4 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 13, 1898 A.T. Stebbins* ...... 21 A. Brandenburg* ...... 99 J.H. Randall* ...... 4 A.D. Countryman* ....137 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 12, 1899 A.T. Stebbins* ...... 21 A. Brandenburg* ...... 99 A.D. Countryman* ...... 137 Gideon S. Ives* ...... 54 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 18, 1900 A. Brandenburg* ...... 99 A.D. Countryman* .....137 Gideon S. Ives*...... 54 H.R. Adams*...... 224 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 24, 1901 Gideon S. Ives*...... 54 H.R. Adams* ...... 224 W.A. McGonagle*...... 79 Enoch Stott* ...... 18 J.H. Thompson* ...... 19 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 23, 1902 A.D. Countryman* ...... 137 H.R. Adams* ...... 224 W.A. McGonagle*...... 79 Enoch Stott* ...... 18 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 T. Montgomery*...... 54 February 25, 1903 H.R. Adams* ...... 224 W.A. McGonagle*...... 79 H.M. Tusler*...... 163 Thomas Morris* ...... 141 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 21, 1904 W.A. McGonagle*...... 79 H.M. Tusler*...... 163 Thomas Morris* ...... 141 Gustaf Widell* ...... 12 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 19, 1905 H.M. Tusler*...... 163 Thomas Morris* ...... 141 Gustaf Widell*...... 12 Wm. P. Roberts* ...... 4 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 18, 1906 Thomas Morris* ...... 141 Gustaf Widell*...... 12 Wm. P. Roberts*...... 4 E.E. Swan* ...... 229 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 24, 1907 Gustaf Widell*...... 12 Wm. P. Roberts*...... 4 E.E. Swan* ...... 229 S.L. Frazer*...... 186 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 T. Montgomery*...... 54 January 23, 1908 Wm. P. Roberts*...... 4 Eugene E. Swan*...... 229 Wm. B. Patton* ...... 79 Elmer A. Kling* ...... 140 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 21, 1909 Eugene E. Swan*...... 229 Wm B. Patton* ...... 79 Elmer A. Kling* ...... 140 Owen Morris* ...... 5 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 20, 1910 Wm. B. Patton* ...... 79 Elmer A. Kling* ...... 140 Owen Morris*...... 5 W. Hayes Laird* ...... 18 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 19, 1911 Elmer A. Kling* ...... 140 Owen Morris*...... 5 W. Hayes Laird*...... 18 R.E. Denfeld*...... 186 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 18, 1912 Owen Morris*...... 5 W. Hayes Laird*...... 18 R.E. Denfeld* ...... 186 H.M. Burnham*...... 90 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 23, 1913 W. Hayes Laird*...... 18 R.E. Denfeld* ...... 186 H.M. Burnham*...... 90 A.G. Pinkham*...... 171 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 22, 1914 R.E. Denfeld* ...... 186 H. M. Burnham*...... 90 A.G. Pinkham* ...... 171 Albert Berg*...... 272 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 21, 1915 H.M. Burnham*...... 90 A.G. Pinkham* ...... 171 Albert Berg* ...... 272 W.N. Kendrick* ...... 58 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 20, 1916 A.G. Pinkham* ...... 171 Albert Berg* ...... 272 W.N. Kendrick*...... 58 Geo. M. Stowe*...... 156 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 18, 1917 Albert Berg* ...... 272 W.N. Kendrick*...... 58 Geo. M. Stowe*...... 156 E.A. Montgomery*...... 19 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190
January 17, 1918 W. N. Kendrick*...... 58 Geo. M. Stowe*...... 156 E.A. Montgomery*...... 19 F.E. Jenkins* ...... 9 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 85 January 16, 1919 Geo. M. Stowe*...... 156 E.A. Montgomery*...... 19 F.E. Jenkins* ...... 9 Herman Held* ...... 98 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 86 APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
January 22, 1920 E.A. Montgomery*...... 19 F.E. Jenkins* ...... 9 Herman Held*...... 98 J.M. McConnell*...... 12 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 20, 1921 F.E. Jenkins* ...... 9 Herman Held*...... 98 J.M. McConnell* ...... 12 J.D. Markham*...... 164 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 19, 1922 Herman Held*...... 98 J.M. McConnell* ...... 12 J.D. Markham* ...... 164 Hayden French* ...... 143 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA January 18, 1923 J.M. McConnell* ...... 12 J.D. Markham* ...... 164 Hayden French*...... 143 Albert F. Pray* ...... 19 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 17, 1924 J.D. Markham* ...... 164 Hayden French*...... 143 Albert F. Pray* ...... 19 Wm. R. Smith*...... 129 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 22, 1925 Hayden French*...... 143 Albert F. Pray* ...... 19 Wm. R. Smith* ...... 129 Sam A. Erickson*...... 141 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 22, 1926 Albert F. Pray* ...... 19 Wm. R. Smith* ...... 129 Sam A. Erickson...... 141 Edwin J. Simon* ...... 168 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 20, 1927 Wm. R. Smith* ...... 129 Sam A. Erickson*...... 141 Edwin J. Simon*...... 168 William K. Gill*...... 79 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 19, 1928 Sam A. Erickson*...... 141 Edwin J. Simon*...... 168 William K. Gill*...... 79 Jos. L. Mitchell*...... 39 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 17, 1929 Edwin J. Simon*...... 168 William K. Gill*...... 79 Jos. L. Mitchell* ...... 39 Guy F. Streater* ...... 18 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 16, 1930 William K. Gill*...... 79 Jos. L. Mitchell* ...... 39 Guy F. Streater*...... 18 M.J. Brown*...... 233 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 22, 1931 Jos. L. Mitchell* ...... 39 Guy F. Streater*...... 18 M.J. Brown* ...... 233 B.S. Adams*...... 255 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 21, 1932 Guy F. Streater*...... 18 M.J. Brown* ...... 233 B.S. Adams*...... 255 E.G. McKeown*...... 148 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 19, 1933 M.J. Brown* ...... 233 B.S. Adams*...... 255 E.G. McKeown*...... 148 W.A. Elliott* ...... 176 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 18, 1934 B.S. Adams*...... 255 E.G. McKeown*...... 143 W.A. Elliott*...... 176 F.W. Matson*...... 190 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 17, 1935 E.G. McKeown*...... 148 W.A. Elliott*...... 176 F.W. Matson* ...... 190 R.W. Stanford*...... 104 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 16, 1936 W.A. Eliott*...... 176 F.W. Matson* ...... 190 R.W. Stanford*...... 104 G.H. Nordbye* ...... 112 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 John Fishel* ...... 190 January 21, 1937 F.W. Matson* ...... 190 R.W. Stanford*...... 104 G.H. Nordbye* ...... 112 Milo B. Price* ...... 33 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 20, 1938 R.W. Stanford*...... 104 G.H. Nordbye* ...... 112 Milo B. Price*...... 33 C.C. Colton*...... 186 D.W. Knowlton* ...... 112 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 19, 1939 G.H. Nordbye* ...... 112 Milo B. Price*...... 33 C.C. Colton*...... 186 Wm. P. Sturtz* ...... 26 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 18, 1940 Milo B. Price*...... 33 C.C. Colton*...... 186 Wm. P. Sturtz*...... 26 Louis H. Colson* ...... 156 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 16, 1941 C.C. Colton*...... 186 Wm. P. Sturtz*...... 26 Louis H. Colson*...... 156 Dick A. Mitchell*...... 264 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J. H. Anderson*...... 39 January 22, 1942 Wm. P. Sturtz*...... 26 Louis H. Colson*...... 156 Dick A. Mitchell*...... 264 Wm. F. Holman*...... 316 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J. H. Anderson*...... 39 January 21, 1943 Louis H. Colson*...... 156 DickA. Mitchell*...... 264 Wm. F. Holman* ...... 316 Vernon Gates*...... 21 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 20, 1944 Dick A. Mitchell*...... 264 Wm. F. Holman* ...... 316 Vernon Gates* ...... 21 C.L. Jacobson* ...... 317 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 18, 1945 Wm. F. Holman* ...... 316 Vernon Gates* ...... 21 C.L. Jacobson* ...... 317 John B. Tomhave*.....109 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 17, 1946 Vernon Gates* ...... 21 C.L. Jacobson* ...... 317 John B. Tomhave*...... 109 R.E. Cummins* ...... 168 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 16, 1947 C.L. Jacobson* ...... 317 John B. Tomhave*...... 109 R.E. Cummins* ...... 168 W.B. Congdon*...... 186 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 January 22, 1948 John B. Tomhave*...... 109 R.E. Cummins* ...... 163 W.B. Congdon* ...... 186 Keith M. Brown*...... 64 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 March 24, 1949 R.E. Cummins* ...... 168 W.B. Congdon* ...... 186 Keith M. Brown*...... 64 Einar W. Johnson* ...... 3 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 March 23, 1950 Keith M. Brown*...... 64 Einar W. Johnson*...... 3 Geo. W. Christie* ...... 308 Herman T. Olson*.....197 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 March 22, 1951 Einar W. Johnson*...... 3 Geo. W. Christie* ...... 308 Herman T. Olson* ...... 197 Leroy E. Matson*...... 2 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 March 20, 1952 Geo. W. Christie* ...... 308 Herman T. Olson* ...... 197 Leroy E. Matson* ...... 2 Willard L. Hillyer*...... 18 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson*...... 39 APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M. No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
March 19, 1953 Herman T. Olson* ...... 197 Leroy E. Matson* ...... 2 Willard L. Hillyer* ...... 18 Otto L. Danek* ...... 42 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 J.H. Anderson* ...... 39 March 18, 1954 Leroy E. Matson* ...... 2 Willard L. Hillyer* ...... 18 Otto L. Danek* ...... 42 Geo. R. Wilson* ...... 100 Cyril L. Lamm*...... 19 John B. Tomhave*...... 109 March 24, 1955 Willard L. Hillyer* ...... 18 Otto L. Danek* ...... 42 Geo. R. Wilson* ...... 100 J. Miles Martin*...... 160 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA March 22, 1956 Otto L. Danek* ...... 42 Geo. R. Wilson* ...... 100 J. Miles Martin*...... 160 Clyde E. Hegman*...... 312 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 21, 1957 George R. Wilson* ...... 100 J. Miles Martin*...... 160 Clyde E. Hegman*...... 312 Martin H. Voss* ...... 101 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 20, 1958 J. Miles Martin*...... 160 Clyde E. Hegman*...... 312 Martin H. Voss* ...... 101 Edw. L. Gruber* ...... 318 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 19, 1959 Clyde E. Hegman*...... 312 Martin H. Voss ...... 101 Edw. L. Gruber* ...... 318 Stafford King* ...... 275 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 24, 1960 Martin H. Voss* ...... 101 Edw. L. Gruber* ...... 318 Stafford King* ...... 275 H.B. Olson* ...... 133 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 23, 1961 Stafford King* ...... 275 H.B. Olson* ...... 133 Edwin W. Toms*...... 288 Paul M. Olstad* ...... 233 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 22, 1962 H.B. Olson* ...... 133 Edwin W. Toms*...... 288 Paul M. Olstad* ...... 233 Frank E. Edey* ...... 321 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 21, 1963 Edwin W. Toms*...... 288 Paul M. Olstad* ...... 233 Frank E. Edey* ...... 321 Mortimer B. Miley*...... 3 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 12, 1964 Paul M. Olstad* ...... 233 Frank E. Edey* ...... 321 Mortimer B. Miley*...... 3 Joseph L. Seltzer*...... 323 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 18, 1965 Frank E. Edey* ...... 321 Mortimer B. Miley*...... 3 Joseph L. Seltzer*...... 323 D. William Tiffany* ...... 91 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 24, 1966 Mortimer B. Miley*...... 3 Joseph L. Seltzer*...... 323 D. William Tiffany* ...... 91 Franklin G. Emrick*.....319 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 29, 1967 Joseph L. Seltzer*...... 323 D. William Tiffany* .....91 Franklin G. Emrick*.....316 Donald L. Barnes*...... 306 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 March 29, 1968 D. William Tiffany* ...... 91 Franklin G. Emrick*...316 Donald L. Barnes*...... 306 Wm. W. Widstrand*.....225 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 David E. Palmer*...... 334 ...... Einar W. Johnson*...... 3 March 28, 1969 Franklin G. Emrick*.....316 Donald L. Barnes*...... 306 Wm. W. Widstrand*.....255 Russell E. Torfin*...... 161 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen*...... 148 April 3, 1970 Donald L. Barnes*...... 306 Wm. W. Widstrand*....255 Russell E. Torfin*...... 161 Verne E. Long...... 148 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 April 2, 1971 Wm. W. Widstrand*.....255 Russell E. Torfin*...... 161 Verne E. Long...... 148 Harry P. Larson*...... 292 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 April 21, 1972 Russell E. Torfin*...... 161 Verne E. Long...... 148 Harry P. Larson*...... 292 Archibald Duncan*...... 166 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 April 6, 1973 Verne E. Long...... 148 Harry P. Larson*...... 292 Archibald Duncan*...... 166 Otis H. Godfrey, Jr.* ...... 5 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 March 29, 1974 Harry P. Larson*...... 292 Archibald Duncan*.....166 Otis H. Godfrey, Jr.* ...... 5 J.R. Hendrickson, Sr.*...... 19 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 April 4, 1975 Archibald Duncan*...... 166 Otis H. Godfrey, Jr. * .....5 Ross E. Frederickson*....250 Donald M. Severson ...... 187 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 April 2, 1976 Otis H. Godfrey Jr.* ...... 5 Ross E. Frederickson*.250...... Donald M. Severson.....187 A. Raymond Pavola* ...282 L.K. Thompson* ...... 19 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 April 1, 1977 Ross E. Frederickson*....250...... Donald M. Severson ...187 A. Raymond Pavola*....282 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*...... 293 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 March 31, 1978 Donald M. Severson .....187 A. Raymond Pavola*..282 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*...... 293 John P. Peterson*...... 207 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 March 30, 1979 A. Raymond Pavola*....282 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*....293 John P. Peterson*...... 207 Jay. A. York*...... 262 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 March 28, 1980 S.K. Dickinson, Jr.*...... 293 John P. Peterson*...... 207 Jay A. York*...... 262 Alyn N. Dull* ...... 23 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 March 27, 1981 John P. Peterson*...... 207 Jay A. York*...... 262 Alyn N. Dull* ...... 23 Charles J. Wilson*..59-100 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 March 26, 1982 Jay A. York*...... 262 Alyn N. Dull* ...... 23 Charles J. Wilson*...59-100 Donald J. Flood* ...... 257 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3
March 25, 1983 Alyn N. Dull* ...... 23 Charles J. Wilson*.59-100 Donald J. Food*...... 257 Donald W. Sether* ...... 258 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 87 March 30, 1984 Charles J. Wilson*...59-100 Donald J. Flood* ...... 257 Donald W. Sether* ...... 258 Ralph L. Hultquist* ...... 4 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 Harvey R. Hansen* ...148-3 March 29, 1985 Donald J. Flood* ...... 257 Donald W. Sether* .....258 Ralph H. Hultquist*...... 4 David S. Bouschor...... 198 Galen L. Schmick* .....277 R. E. Schlemmer*...... 118 88 APPENDIX A - GRAND OFFICERS
Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota From Its Organization, Feb. 24, 1853 to Present Time
Date Installed Grand Master No. Deputy G.M. No. Senior G.W. No. Junior G.W. No. Grand Treas. No. Grand Sec. No.
April 4, 1986 Donald W. Sether* ...... 258 Ralph L. Hultquist*...... 4 David E. Bouschor...... 198 Ward C. Sonsteby*...... 81 Galen L. Schmick* ...... 277 ...R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 April 4, 1987 Ralph W. Hultquist* ...... 4 ...David S. Bouschor...... 198 ...Ward C. Sonsteby* ...... 81 ..Lane Peterson*...... 197-283 ..Galen L. Schmick* ...... 277 ...R.E. Schlemmer* ...... 118 March 26, 1988 David S. Bouschor ...... 198 ...Ward C. Sonsteby*...... 81 ...Robert F. Papas*...... 300 ..Charles Baltos...... 8 ..Fred B. Vihovde...... 334-346 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA April 1, 1989 Ward C. Sonsteby*...... 81 ...Robert F. Papas*...... 300 ...Charles Baltos ...... 8 ..Edward W. Waldon*.104-23 ..Fred B. Vihovde ...... 334-346 ...R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 March 31, 1990 Robert F. Papas*...... 300....Charles Baltos ...... 8....Edward W. Waldon*...... 104-23...Warren K. Clark*...... 203...Fred B. Vihovde...... 334-346....R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 April 13, 1991 Charles Baltos...... 8 Edward W. Waldon*104-23 Warren K. Clark*...... 203 Rodney M. Larson* ...... 30 Fred B. Vihovde ...... 334-346 ...R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 March 28, 1992 Edward W. Waldon*104-23 Warren K. Clark*...... 203 Rodney M. Larson* ...... 30 Jack A. Benson ...... 176 Fred B. Vihovde ...... 334-346...R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 March 27, 1993 Warren K. Clark*...... 203 Rodney M. Larson* ...... 30 Jack A. Benson ...... 176 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell ...334 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 April 9, 1994 Rodney M. Larson* ...... 30 Jack A. Benson ...... 176 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 J.V. Christianson...... 119 Douglas J. Campbell....334 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 April 8, 1995 Jack A. Benson ...... 176 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 J.V. Christianson ...... 119 Charles J. Luman ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...334 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 April 13, 1996 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 J.V. Christianson...... 119 Charles J. Luman ...... 263 Jeffry N. Lewis ...... 300 Douglas J. Campbell ...334 R.E. Schlemmer*...... 118 March 22, 1997 J.V. Christianson...... 119 Charles J. Luman ...... 263 Jeffry N. Lewis ...... 300 Philip G. Soderberg ...... 22 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell...... 334 March 28, 1998 Charles J. Luman ...... 263 Jeffry N. Lewis ...... 300 Philip G. Soderberg ...... 22 Roger J. Taylor ...... 23-92 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell...... 334 April 17, 1999 Jeffry N. Lewis ...... 300 Philip G. Soderberg ...... 22 Roger J. Taylor...... 23-92 Duane E. Anderson* ....306 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell...... 334 April 8, 2000 Philip G. Soderberg ...... 22 Roger J. Taylor ...... 23-92 Terryl L. Tilton...... 239-189 Neil E. Neddermeyer....205 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 March 31, 2001 Roger J. Taylor ...... 23-92 Terryl L. Tilton.....239-189 Neil E. Neddermeyer .....205 Gerald E. Rhoads ...... 287 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 13, 2002 Terry L. Tilton ...... 239-189 Neil E. Neddermeyer....205 Gerald E. Rhoads ...... 287 Andrew J. Rice ...... 263 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 5, 2003 Neil E. Neddermeyer....205 Gerald E. Rhoads ...... 287 Andrew J. Rice ...... 263 Steven R. Johnson.195-209 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 March 27, 2004 Gerald E. Rhoads ...... 287 Andrew J. Rice ...... 263 Steven R. Johnson...195-209 Raymond Christensen .286 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 9, 2005 Andrew J. Rice ...... 263 Steven R. Johnson.195-209 Raymond Christensen ...286 Thomas C. Jackson ...... 277 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...... 306 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 8, 2006 Steven R. Johnson.195-209 Raymond Christensen .286 Thomas C. Jackson ...... 277 Thomas G. McCarthy...209 Eric J. Neetenbeek ...306-2 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 14, 2007 Raymond Christensen .286 Thomas C. Jackson ...... 277 Thomas G. McCarthy.....209 John L. Cook, Jr...... 263 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 12, 2008 Thomas C. Jackson ...... 277 Thomas G. McCarthy...209 John L. Cook, Jr...... 263 Thomas E. Hendrickson ...2 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 March 28, 2009 Thomas G. McCarthy...209 John L. Cook, Jr...... 263 Thomas E. Hendrickson.....2 Brian E. Beermann ...... 191 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 March 27, 2010 John L. Cook, Jr...... 263 Thomas Hendrickson 2-351 Brian E. Beermann .191-352 David E. Olson .....165-344 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 9, 2011 Thomas Hendrickson 2-351 Brian E. Beermann ...... 191 David E. Olson ...... 165-344 James Christensen 293-349 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 14, 2012 Brian E. Beermann ...... 191 David E. Olson .....165-344 James Christensen.. 293-349 John R. Gann ...... 277-351 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 13, 2013 David E. Olson .....165-344 James Christensen 293-349 John R. Gann ...... 277-351 Robert L. Darling..... 16-23 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 5, 2014 James Christensen 293-349 John R. Gann ...... 277-351 Robert L. Darling ...... 16-23 John B. Studell ..2-165-243 Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 March 28, 2015 John R. Gann ...... 277-351 Robert L. Darling..... 16-23 John B. Studell ....2-165-243 Edw. Halpaus 23-125-223.. Brent L. Metcalf ..263-290 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 9, 2016 Robert L. Darling..... 16-23 John B. Studell ..2-165-243 Edw. Halpaus 23-125-223 ... Steven D. Johnson 290-8 ... Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 April 8, 2017 John B. Studell ..2-165-243 Edw. Halpaus 23-125-223.. Steven D. Johnson 290-8 ..... Ethan A. Seaberg 8 ...... Brent L. Metcalf ...... 263 Douglas J. Campbell ...... 2 *Deceased †No Communication of Grand Lodge in 1862 or 1868. ¶Stricken from roll of Lodge. ‡Expelled §Withdrawn GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 89 APPENDIX B
Name of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged
Name ...... No...... City Name ...... No...... City
Accacia ...... 51 ...... Cottage Grove Hematite ...... 274...... Chisholm Ancient Landmark ...... 5 ...... St. Paul Hiram ...... 287 ...... Lindstrom Anoka ...... 30 ...... Anoka Ionic ...... 186 ...... Duluth Antiquity ...... 91 ...... Redwood Falls Itasca ...... 208 ...... Grand Rapids Arcana...... 187...... Minneapolis Jasper...... 164 ...... Rush City Atelier ...... 202 ...... Dawson Kasson-Mantorville...... 11 ...... Mantorville Aurora ...... 100...... Brainerd Koochiching ...... 270 ...... International Falls Bemidji ...... 233 ...... Bemidji Lake Harriet ...... 277...... Minneapolis Ben Franklin ...... 114 ...... Luverne Lake Superior ...... 349 ...... Duluth Bethel ...... 103 ...... Lake Crystal Lake Wilson ...... 262 ...... Lake Wilson Biwabik...... 293...... Biwabik Lebanon...... 346...... Savage Braden...... 168...... Minneapolis Libanus ...... 96 ...... St. James Caledonia ...... 20 ...... Caledonia Macalester...... 290 ...... St. Paul Canby ...... 147 ...... Canby Mankato ...... 12 ...... Mankato Carnelian...... 40...... Lake City McKinley ...... 251 ...... Tyler Cass...... 243...... Minneapolis Meridian ...... 25 ...... Chatfield Cataract ...... 2...... Minneapolis Mesaba ...... 255 ...... Hibbing Chain Lake ...... 64 ...... Fairmont Minneapolis...... 19...... Minneapolis Charity...... 98...... New Ulm Minnehaha...... 165...... Minneapolis Chippewa ...... 275 ...... Bigfork Minn. River Valley ...... 6...... Savage Clearwater...... 28...... Clearwater Mizpah ...... 191 ...... South St. Paul Compass ...... 265...... Robbinsdale Montgomery ...... 258 ...... St. Paul Constellation ...... 81...... Alexandria Monticello...... 16...... Monticello Corinthian ...... 67 ...... Farmington Moorhead ...... 126 ...... Moorhead Corner Stone ...... 99...... Fergus Falls Mora ...... 223 ...... Mora Crescent...... 207...... Staples Mound...... 320...... Mound Crookston ...... 141 ...... Crookston Mount Tabor ...... 106...... Detroit Lakes Dakota ...... 7...... Hastings Murray...... 199 ...... Slayton Dalles ...... 181 ...... Cloquet Mystic ...... 213 ...... Aitkin Daylight...... 348 ...... Roseville Mystic Star ...... 69 ...... Rushford Delta ...... 119 ...... Marshall Nashwauk ...... 331 ...... Nashwauk Ely...... 288...... Ely Nelson ...... 135 ...... Buffalo Euclid ...... 198 ...... Duluth Newport...... 118 ...... St. Paul Park Eureka ...... 75 ...... LeRoy Nicollet ...... 54...... St. Peter Eveleth ...... 239 ...... Eveleth Northeast-Win Lewis ..125...... Osseo Evergreen ...... 46 ...... Utica Northern ...... 236 ...... Thief River Falls Excelsior ...... 113 ...... Excelsior North Star ...... 23 ...... St. Cloud Faribault ...... 9 ...... Faribault Olivia...... 220...... Olivia Fidelity ...... 39 ...... Austin Orient ...... 84...... Money Creek Fides ...... 246 ...... Sanborn Oriental ...... 34 ...... Cannon Falls Forest Lake ...... 344 ...... Forest Lake Osiris...... 272 ...... Baudette Fortitude ...... 188 ...... Two Harbors Otter Tail...... 284...... Pelican Rapids Fraternal ...... 92 ...... Princeton Palestine ...... 79 ...... Duluth Fraternity...... 101 ...... Worthington Perham ...... 157 ...... Perham Garnet ...... 166 ...... White Bear Lake Phoenix Daylight ...... 350...... Savage Glen Avon...... 306 ...... Duluth Pleasant Grove ...... 22 ...... Pleasant Grove Golden Fleece ...... 89...... Litchfield Plymouth ...... 160...... Crystal Golden Sheaf...... 133 ...... Morris Preston...... 36...... Preston Hector ...... 158 ...... Hector Prudence ...... 97...... Windom Helios ...... 273...... Cambridge Red River ...... 292...... East Grand Forks 90 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX B – (Continued)
Name of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged
Name ...... No...... City Name ...... No...... City Red Wing ...... 8 ...... Red Wing Stewartville ...... 203 ...... Stewartville Rising Sun...... 49...... St. Charles Sunset ...... 109 ...... Montevideo Rochester...... 21...... Rochester Taconite...... 342 ...... Silver Bay Roseau...... 268...... Roseau Temple ...... 59 ...... Hutchinson St. Johns ...... 1...... Stillwater Templar...... 176 ...... St. Louis Park St. Paul ...... 3 ...... St. Paul Tracy ...... 155 ...... Tracy Sharon ...... 104 ...... Willmar Traverse...... 189 ...... Wheaton Shell ...... 184 ...... Park Rapids Trinity ...... 282 ...... Duluth Sherburne ...... 95 ...... Elk River Tuscan...... 77 ...... Waseca Sibley ...... 209 ...... Winthrop Tusler-Summit ...... 263 ...... Roseville Sir Winston Churchill 351...... Minneapolis Unizar ...... 347 ...... St. Paul Social...... 48 ...... Northfield Waconia ...... 326 ...... Waconia Solomon's ...... 286...... Moose Lake Walker...... 302...... Walker Star ...... 62 ...... Rockford Wayzata...... 205...... Wayzata Star in the East ...... 33 ...... Owatonna Western Star ...... 26 ...... Albert Lea Star in the West...... 60...... Sauk Centre Winona ...... 18 ...... Winona Stephen ...... 279 ...... Stephen GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 91
APPENDIX C
Location of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged by City
Location Lodge No. Location Lodge No.
Aitkin...... Mystic...... 213 Lindstrom ...... Hiram ...... 287 Albert Lea...... Western Star...... 26 Litchfield ...... Golden Fleece ...... 89 Alexandria ...... Constellation ...... 81 Luverne...... Ben Franklin...... 114 Anoka ...... Anoka...... 30 Mankato...... Mankato ...... 12 Austin ...... Fidelity ...... 39 Mantorville ...... Kasson-Mantorville...... 11 Baudette...... Osiris ...... 272 Marshall...... Delta...... 119 Bemidji ...... Bemidji...... 233 Minneapolis...... Arcana ...... 187 Bigfork ...... Chippewa ...... 275 Minneapolis...... Braden ...... 168 Biwabik ...... Biwabik ...... 293 Minneapolis...... Cass ...... 243 Brainerd...... Aurora ...... 100 Minneapolis...... Cataract ...... 2 Buffalo...... Nelson ...... 135 Minneapolis...... Lake Harriet ...... 277 Caledonia...... Caledonia ...... 20 Minneapolis...... Minneapolis...... 19 Cambridge ...... Helios ...... 273 Minneapolis...... Minnehaha...... 165 Canby ...... Canby ...... 147 Minneapolis...... Sir Winston Churchill .351 Cannon Falls...... Oriental...... 34 Minneapolis ...... Unizar...... 347 Chatfield ...... Meridian...... 25 Money Creek** ...... Orient ...... 84 Chisholm ...... Hematite...... 274 Montevideo...... Sunset...... 109 Clearwater ...... Clearwater ...... 28 Monticello ...... Monticello ...... 16 Cloquet ...... Dalles ...... 181 Moorhead ...... Moorhead ...... 126 Cottage Grove ...... Accacia...... 51 Moose Lake ...... Solomon's...... 286 Crookston ...... Crookston...... 141 Mora ...... Mora...... 223 Crystal ...... Plymouth ...... 160 Morris ...... Golden Sheaf...... 133 Dawson...... Atelier...... 202 Mound ...... Mound ...... 320 Detroit Lakes ...... Mt. Tabor ...... 106 Nashwauk ...... Nashwauk...... 331 Duluth...... Euclid ...... 198 New Ulm ...... Charity...... 98 Duluth...... Glen Avon...... 306 Northfield ...... Social...... 48 Duluth...... Ionic ...... 186 Olivia...... Olivia...... 220 Duluth...... Lake Superior...... 349 Osseo ...... Northeast-Win. Lewis .125 Duluth...... Palestine ...... 79 Owatonna ...... Star in the East ...... 33 Duluth...... Trinity...... 282 Park Rapids ...... Shell ...... 184 East Grand Forks..... Red River ...... 292 Pelican Rapids ...... Otter Tail...... 284 Elk River ...... Sherburne ...... 95 Perham...... Perham ...... 157 Ely ...... Ely ...... 288 Pleasant Grove...... Pleasant Grove ...... 22 Eveleth...... Eveleth ...... 239 Preston...... Preston...... 36 Excelsior...... Excelsior...... 113 Princeton...... Fraternal ...... 92 Fairmont ...... Chain Lake ...... 64 Red Wing...... Red Wing ...... 8 Faribault ...... Faribault ...... 9 Redwood Falls...... Antiquity ...... 91 Farmington ...... Corinthian...... 67 Robbinsdale...... Compass...... 265 Fergus Falls ...... Corner Stone ...... 99 Rochester...... Rochester...... 21 Forest Lake...... Forest lake...... 344 Rockford...... Star ...... 62 Grand Rapids...... Itasca ...... 208 Roseau ...... Roseau...... 268 Hastings...... Dakota ...... 7 Roseville...... Daylight...... 348 Hector ...... Hector...... 158 Roseville...... Tusler-Summit ...... 263 Hibbing...... Mesaba ...... 255 Rush City...... Jasper...... 164 Hutchinson ...... Temple ...... 59 Rushford ...... Mystic Star ...... 69 International Falls.... Koochiching...... 270 Sauk Centre ...... Star in the West...... 60 Lake City ...... Carnelian ...... 40 Savage ...... Minnesota River Valley ..6 Lake Crystal ...... Bethel ...... 103 Savage ...... Lebanon...... 346 Lake Wilson ...... Lake Wilson ...... 262 Savage ...... Phoenix Daylight...... 350 LeRoy ...... Eureka ...... 75 Silver Bay...... Taconite...... 342 92 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX C
Location of Lodges Alphabetically Arranged by City
Location Lodge No. Location Lodge No.
Slayton...... Murray...... 199 Two Harbors...... Fortitude...... 188 South St. Paul ...... Mizpah ...... 191 Tyler ...... McKinley ...... 251 Staples ...... Crescent...... 207 Utica ...... Evergreen ...... 46 Stephen ...... Stephen...... 279 Waconia...... Waconia ...... 3266 Stewartville...... Stewartville ...... 203 Walker ...... Walker...... 302 Stillwater ...... St. John's ...... 1 Waseca ...... Tuscan ...... 77 St. Charles ...... Rising Sun...... 49 Wayzata...... Wayzata...... 205 St. Cloud...... North Star...... 23 Wheaton ...... Traverse...... 189 St. James...... Libanus...... 96 White Bear Lake...... Garnet...... 166 St. Louis Park ...... Templar ...... 176 Willmar...... Sharon ...... 104 St. Paul ...... Ancient Landmark...... 5 Windom...... Prudence...... 97 St. Paul ...... Macalester ...... 290 Winona ...... Winona...... 18 St. Paul ...... Montgomery...... 258 Winthrop...... Sibley ...... 209 St. Paul ...... Saint. Paul ...... 3 Worthington ...... Fraternity...... 101 St. Paul Park ...... Newport...... 118 **Houston R.F.D. St. Peter ...... Nicollet...... 54 Thief River Falls...... Northern ...... 236 Tracy...... Tracy ...... 155 APPENDIX D - DIRECTORY OF LODGES, JANUARY 1, 2017
No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting
1 St Johns ...... Stillwater ...... Feb. 24, 1853 Donald H. Vance, Jr...... Jerry Clark...... William E. Solberg...... Gregory J. Lane ...... 1st & 3rd Mon. (a) 2 Cataract ...... Minneapolis..... Feb. 24, 1853 David A. Ott...... Scott Wood...... Arun Natarajan ...... Douglas J. Campbell... 2nd Tuesday 3 St. Paul ...... St. Paul ...... Feb. 24, 1853 Christopher D. Cusick...... Christopher Robinson ...... Carl M. Andersen ...... Mark W. Eldridge...... 3rd Tues. 5 Ancient Landmark ...... St. Paul ...... Jan. 3, 1854 Johnnie Timm ...... William H. Beslin, Jr...... Eric Froistad ...... Jeremy L. Nienow...... 2nd & 4th Thurs. (a) 6 Minnesota River Valley .. Savage...... July 10, 1999 Christopher Brundage ...... James Wallin...... Donald Moy...... Steven D. Scheffert..... 1st Tues. & 3rd Sat.
7 Dakota...... Hastings...... Jan. 9, 1856 Dylan McIntosh ...... Leonard Smith...... Steven A. Schneider, Jr. .... James Moore...... 2 & 4 Thurs. (a) GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 8 Red Wing ...... Red Wing...... Jan. 9, 1856 Clay Gunderson ...... Chris Bosshart ...... Stephen W. Wall ...... Shawn R. Carrick...... 1st Monday (a) 9 Faribault ...... Faribault ...... Jan. 6, 1857 Scott McCall ...... Jason T. La Voi...... Sean Karn ...... Douglas K. Remmey... 2nd Wed.. 11 Mantorville...... Mantorville...... Jan. 6, 1857 Bradley N. Phelps ...... James R. Randall...... Ted C. Servis...... Robert A. Tracy ...... 2nd Tues. (b) 12 Mankato ...... Mankato...... Jan. 6, 1857 Michael Krediet ...... Jerry Brown...... Eric Mundt...... David Peterson...... 2nd Tues. (a)
16 Monticello...... Monticello ...... Jan. 8, 1857 Phillip A Johnson...... Alex Wilson, IV...... Wesley B. Newman...... Art Anecki ...... 1 & 3 Tues. (b) 18 Winona...... Winona ...... Jan. 8, 1857 Tom Hill...... Scott Banicki ...... David Mathis...... Clint More...... 1& 3 Tues. (a) 19 Minneapolis...... St. Louis Park .. Jan. 7, 1858 Charles A. Bremer ...... John W. McMahon...... Petrus J. Fakkeldij ...... Kenneth P. Hill ...... 3rd Wed. 20 Caledonia ...... Caledonia...... Jan. 8, 1858 David Holstrom...... Mark Schroeder...... Berdell M. Meiners ...... Tyler Engen ...... 3rd Thurs. (a) 21 Rochester...... Rochester...... Jan. 8, 1858 Jeffrey Marschall ...... Kirk P. Balderes...... Kurt V. Walleser ...... Paul R. Allen...... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)
22 Pleasant Grove ...... Pleasant Grove. Jan. 8, 1858 Kirk C. Kottschade...... Ryan M. Colligan...... Victor L. Gammell ...... Charles J. Weisbrod.... 1 & 3 Tues. 23 North Star...... St. Cloud...... Jan. 8, 1858 Andrew Harmer ...... Christopher T. Chopp ...... Justin Brown...... James V. Youngren..... 2 & 4 Mon. (b) 25 Meridian...... Chatfield...... Oct. 27, 1858 David B. Dudek ...... Alan D. Amundson ...... Thomas M. Muller...... Robert J. Coe ...... 1 & 3 Wed.(*1) 26 Western Star...... Albert Lea...... Oct. 27, 1858 Wayne A Bellrichard ...... John Winter...... Roy C. Jones...... Dustin Garduno...... 2 & 4 Thurs. 28 Clearwater...... Clearwater ...... Oct. 27, 1858 Carl R. Holm...... Erik Hogenson ...... A. J. Schneller ...... Kurt Gregersen ...... 1 & 3 Sat. (*2) 30 Anoka...... Anoka ...... Oct. 25, 1859 Terrance M. Schaffer ...... Anthony J. Heimer...... Jeremy Hill ...... Scott Franz...... 1st Wed. 33 Star in the East ...... Owatonna ...... Oct. 24, 1860 Steven W. Davis...... Philip J. Paxton ...... Roger Ruehling ...... Chuck Maeyaert...... 2 & 4 Mon. (b) 34 Oriental ...... Cannon Falls.... Oct. 24, 1860 Harris A. Haugen ...... Steven W. Gesme...... Mikkel D. Haugen...... Paul R. Otte...... 1 & 3 Wed. (b) 36 Preston...... Preston...... Oct. 23, 1861 Tom Scheevel...... Orvey Peterson...... Jereme V. Suckow...... Dean Underbakke ...... 2 & 4 Tues. (b) 39 Fidelity ...... Austin ...... Oct. 28, 1863 Neil G Hanson...... Brad W. Stout...... John C. Fair ...... Stephen E. Neiswanger 1 & 3 Tues (b) 40 Carnelian ...... Lake City...... Oct. 28, 1863 David F. McCormick, II...... John S. Bremer...... Darwin R. Meyers ...... David F. McCormick.. 2 & 4 Tues. (b) 46 Evergreen ...... Utica...... Oct. 26, 1864 Adam S. Pierce...... Kerry L. Sackreiter...... Doug Wirt...... Robert I. Schultz...... 1 & 3 Tues. (b-1) 48 Social...... Northfield...... Oct. 26, 1864 Jeramy K. Girard...... Armando Zubia ...... Keir R. Johnson...... Richard DeBeau...... 1 Mon. (a,g) 49 Rising Sun...... St. Charles...... Oct. 26, 1864 Curtis D. Sanders ...... Derek Frank ...... David F. McCormick, II.... Gerry R. Coulson...... 2nd Thurs. (*3) 51 Accacia...... Cottage Grove..... Oct. 25, 1865 Neil Clymer...... Darin Murphy...... Douglas Weisbrod...... Loren M. Murphy ...... Wed. Wk. Full Moon
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (y) Except January and February, (g) except September, 3rd Monday (*1) No meeting 3rd Wednesday in June through 1st Wednesday in 93 September (*2) Except 3rd Saturdays only in July and August 94 APPENDIX D - DIRECTORY OF LODGES, JANUARY 1, 2017
No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting
54 Nicollet...... St. Peter...... Oct. 25, 1865 Joseph R. Dobie ...... Clifford H. Isley...... Chad D. Honetschlager ..... Daniel J. Honetschlager 1 & 3 Tues. (a) 59 Temple ...... Hutchinson...... Oct. 23, 1867 Eric Morgando ...... Jerry Hagberg...... James Summerfield ...... Matthew Butler...... 1 & 3 Tues. (b) 60 Star in the West...... Sauk Centre...... Oct. 23, 1867 ...... James E. Jackson...... Michael E. Bolz...... Wayne Thorson...... 4th Tues (b) 62 Star ...... Rockford ...... Oct. 23, 1867 Brandon S. Schauer...... Jeffrey Towers ...... Scott Hughes ...... Erik S. Sorenson ...... 2nd Thurs. (b) 64 Chain Lake...... Fairmont...... Oct. 23, 1867 William H. Gunther ...... Philip J. Elbert ...... Jon C. Gunther...... Corey R. Walter...... 1st Tues. (b)
67 Corinthian ...... Farmington...... Oct. 23, 1867 Jerry Zierdt...... Steve Edward Schendel .... Clinton J. Christensen ...... Joseph S. Kivens...... 1 & 3 Tues. (b) GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 69 Mystic Star...... Rushford ...... Jan. 15, 1869 Philip J. O’Keefe...... Derek Berg...... Maynard LaFleur...... Roger Anderson...... 1 & 3 Tues. (b) 75 Eureka ...... LeRoy ...... Jan. 15, 1869 Issac T. Soltau...... Kyle Rosedahl...... Justin T. Brandau ...... Jason H. Soltau ...... 1st Tues. 77 Tuscan...... Waseca ...... Jan. 15, 1869 Roy Srp ...... Kevin E Clemons ...... Gordon J. Oslund ...... Michael S. Singlestad . 2 & 4 Thurs. 79 Palestine ...... Duluth ...... Jan. 12, 1870 Donald J. Brewington, Jr...... Adam Lang...... Joby D. Furo...... Nicholas D. Rogers..... 1 & 3 Mon. (b)
81 Constellation ...... Alexandria ...... Jan. 12, 1870 George M. Hough ...... Loren Van Wyck...... Edward Potts ...... Wayne Becker...... 2 & 4 Mon. (b) 84 Orient ...... Houston ...... Jan. 11, 1871 Thomas L. Johnson ...... Arden R. Hargrove...... Scott Maynard ...... C. Bryan Forsyth ...... 1 & 3 Tues. (a, f) 89 Golden Fleece ...... Litchfield ...... Jan. 10, 1872 William A. Yungk...... William O. Hicks ...... James Ellingson...... David H. Lindberg...... 2 & 4 Thurs. (b) 91 Antiquity ...... Redwood Falls .... Jan. 10, 1872 Karl Ramey ...... Mark R. Parker...... H. Lee Schrank...... Steven R. Whittet...... 1 & 3 Wed. (b) 92 Fraternal ...... Princeton...... Jan. 10, 1872 Daniel P Pence ...... Bradley Brown...... Samuel J. Kleinbaum...... Brian R. Sjoberg ...... 2nd Wednesday
95 Sherburne ...... Elk River...... Jan. 10, 1872 Dennis Niles...... Steven Walker...... Kyle Scott...... Jeremy A. Maguire ..... 1 & 3 Tuesday 96 Libanus...... St. James ...... Jan. 15, 1873 DeWayne V. Derksen ...... Paul Bolin ...... Creig A. Noren ...... Robert R. Wright ...... 2 & 4 Mon. (b) 97 Prudence...... Windom ...... Jan. 15, 1873 Andy B. Harries ...... David J. Carroll...... Mitchell Voehl...... Allen T. Peterson ...... 3rd Thurs. 98 Charity...... New Ulm...... Jan. 15, 1873 Dustin Hagen ...... Stephen J. Larson...... Justin K. Stuedemann...... Patrick O. Kearney ..... 2nd Sat. (b) 99 Corner Stone ...... Fergus Falls ...... Jan. 15, 1873 Russell W Wolf, Jr...... Arlyn J. Hustad ...... Danny Evans ...... Norman Kolstad...... 1 & 3 Tues. (b)
100 Aurora ...... Brainerd ...... Jan. 15, 1873 Justin Knippel ...... Corey L. Johnson ...... James D. Chandler...... Stephen A. Johnson .... 2 & 4 Tues. (*11) 101 Fraternity...... Worthington...... Jan. 15, 1873 Andrew D. Buntjer...... Maynard L. Townswick..... Shawn Gerdes...... Robert S. DeMuth, Jr.. 1 & 3 Mon. (b) 103 Bethel ...... Lake Crystal...... Jan. 15, 1873 Joseph L Williams...... William J. Davis...... Lucas J. Cornish ...... Matt Peterson...... 3rd Thurs 104 Sharon ...... Willmar...... Jan. 15, 1873 M. Bradley Nichols...... Stephen R Harberts ...... David J. Danielson ...... David J Stuhr ...... 2 & 4 Wed. (b) 106 Mt Tabor ...... Detroit Lakes ...... Jan. 14, 1874 Craig R. Fontaine...... Jonathon C. Anderson...... Ian L. Somerville...... Erick L. Steichen ...... 4th Tues.
109 Sunset...... Montevideo...... Jan. 14, 1874 Everett H. Bain...... John P. Givan...... Ralph N. Lunde ...... Larry Michael Larson . 3rd Mon. (b) 113 Excelsior ...... Excelsior ...... Jan. 13, 1875 Andrew J Punch ...... Larry L. Erickson...... Ryan Wolbeck...... Steven R. Maslonka.... 1st & 3rd Mon. (b) 114 Ben Franklin...... Luverne...... Jan. 13, 1875 Bryce Stoltenberg...... Roger H. Hansen...... Timothy G Gust,...... 1st Thurs. (a) 118 Newport...... St. Paul Park ...... Jan. 12, 1876 Paul Mott...... Patrick H. Nowland, Jr...... Warren C. Lynch...... Stephen M. Ingram ..... 2nd Mon. (a) 119 Delta...... Marshall...... Jan. 12, 1876 Aaron Hess...... John J Haberman...... Calvin D. Barnett...... Dennis K. Rafson...... 1 & 3 Thur. (b)
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (b-1) first Tues. only June, July & Aug. (d) Except January, February and March (f) Except December, January and February (*3) 2nd Saturday in January only, also dark July and August (*11) 4th Tuesday only in June, July and August APPENDIX D - DIRECTORY OF LODGES, JANUARY 1, 2017
No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting 125 Winslow Lewis ...... Osseo ...... Jan. 10, 1877 Leslie J. Whetham...... Dayton Berg...... James P. Zelinski-Feeney.. Laurance J. McCabe ... 1 & 3 Mon. (q) 126 Moorhead ...... Moorhead...... Jan. 10, 1877 Matt Voulgarakis ...... Jason Vollmer ...... Blane M. Hoffman...... Shane W. Granzow..... & 4 Thurs. (b) 133 Golden Sheaf...... Morris ...... Jan. 16, 1878 Allen W. Monroe ...... Joshua Olson ...... Michael Odello...... 1 & 3 Tues. (b) 135 Nelson ...... Buffalo...... Jan. 15, 1879 Paul Thomas...... Clint E. LaFave ...... Myron Crawford...... Jason Lang ...... 2 & 4 Tues. (a) 141 Crookston...... Crookston ...... Jan. 14, 1880 Lester Wilkens ...... George E French ...... Mathew Curry ...... Leo E. Luettjohann2 & 4 Mon. (e)
147 Canby ...... Canby...... Jan. 11, 1882 Larry J. Grong...... Jerome Bottelbergh ...... Larry H. Vogt ...... Steven W. Tyykila ...... 3rd Mon. (b) 155 Tracy ...... Tracy...... Jan. 10, 1883 Douglas E. Pamp...... Curtis J. Reinert ...... Kevin B. Vickerman...... David T. Hicks...... 1st Mon. (d) 157 Perham ...... Perham...... Jan. 16, 1884 Allen Friese...... Paul E. Maki...... Kurtis T. Coe...... Marvin L. Enslin...... 2 & 4 Tues. (b) GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 158 Hector...... Hector ...... Jan. 16, 1884 Donald K. Silker ...... Leeland Fischer ...... Curtis A. Sampson...... 2 & 4 Mon. (*b9) 160 Plymouth...... Crystal...... Jan. 14, 1885 Brad Pohlman...... Justin J. Maas...... Jon T. Trevillion...... David C. Shaffer...... 3rd Mon.
164 Jasper...... Rush City ...... Jan. 13, 1886 Scott Buck...... Eric Bauman...... Andrew Smuder...... Michael T. Carroll ...... 1 & 3 Tues. (a*10) 165 Minnehaha...... Minneapolis ...... Jan. 13, 1886 Erik C Thomsen ...... Foster D. Solem ...... Daniel M. Fiskum...... Mark Hailer...... 1st Wed. 166 Garnet...... White Bear Lake. Jan. 13, 1886 Donald B. Cogswell, Jr ...... Daniel J. Adamson...... Brian Goldenman ...... Charles L. Anderson... 2nd Mon. (a) 168 Braden...... Minneapolis ...... Jan. 13, 1886 Jeff Koltveit ...... Matthew Gallagher...... Brian S. Silverain ...... Erick E. Crail ...... 1 & 3 Thurs. (r) 176 Templar...... St. Louis Park ..... Jan. 12, 1888 Dean G. Binger ...... Christopher M. Scott...... John Loesch...... Charles S. Davis ...... 2nd Mon.
181 Dalles ...... Cloquet...... Jan. 17, 1889 Terrance Thompson ...... Gerald R. Thompson...... Taylor Meyer...... David P. Sarazin ...... 2nd Tues. (b) 184 Shell ...... Park Rapids...... Jan. 16, 1890 William G. Buggert...... Bill J. Funk...... Colin B. Perry...... Roger L. Aukes...... 1 & 3 Tues. (z) 186 Ionic ...... Duluth ...... Jan. 16, 1890 Wesley J. Berntson...... Ryan L. Hardin...... George H. Palo ...... Albert E. Farmer, Jr. ... 2 & 4 Mon. (b) 187 Arcana...... Minneapolis ...... Jan. 16, 1890 William M Richard ...... Mark Blegan...... Noah T. Blaido ...... M. Justin Thompson ... 2 & 4 Mon. 188 Fortitude...... Two Harbors...... Jan. 16, 1890 Mitchell Houle ...... Benjamin Peters ...... Ryan Olmstead ...... Thomas L. Burns ...... 1 & 3 Mon. (b)
189 Traverse...... Wheaton...... Jan. 15, 1891 Kenneth L. Bjornson ...... David E. Alberts...... Gerald C. Braaten...... Eric L. Bigelow...... 2nd Tues. (b) 191 Mizpah ...... So. St. Paul ...... Jan. 15, 1891 Nick Casci,...... Jeff Powers...... Scott W. Rich ...... Donald J. Stahl, Jr...... 1st Tues. (b) 198 Euclid ...... Duluth ...... Jan. 15, 1891 George P. Downs ...... Drew A. Valle ...... Daniel K. Elnes ...... Alan Mackenzie...... 2 & 4 Wed. (a) 199 Murray...... Slayton...... Jan. 15, 1891 Steven T. Webb...... James S. Voges ...... Hubert L. Sandmann ...... Timothy Lange ...... 1 & 3 Thurs. (b-2) 202 Atelier ...... Dawson ...... Jan. 14, 1892 David G. Lipps...... Walter J. Sletten...... Roger Lund...... David M. Pederson ..... 1st Thurs. (b)
203 Stewartville ...... Stewartville...... Jan. 14, 1892 Dale W. Clark ...... Bruce Lee...... Edward J. Gerwill...... Arthur L. Pavlish ...... 2 & 4 Tues. (b) 205 Wayzata...... Wayzata ...... Jan. 12, 1893 John Bushland...... David Graham...... Stuart N. Cleaveland ...... Mark Eilers ...... 1st Wed. (b) 207 Crescent...... Staples...... Jan. 12, 1893 John P. Peterson...... John G. Wilson...... Robert W. Hamann...... John P. Kincaid...... 2nd Mon. (y) 208 Itasca ...... Grand Rapids ...... Jan. 12, 1893 David P Setness...... Timothy J. Aunan...... Rodney Laine ...... Durin L. Smith...... 1 & 3 Thurs. (b) 209 Sibley ...... Winthrop...... Jan. 11, 1894 Sheldon B. Rucks...... James A. Suedbeck ...... Shane P. Sheets ...... Thomes G. McCarthy . 1st Tues.
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (d) Except January, February (e) Except June, July & August -2nd Monday only (p) 2nd Tuesday in December only
(q) June, July and August, 3rd Monday in Sept. only (r) 3rd Thursday only in July and August (z) except Jan. & Feb. (*1) 3rd Mondays only Dec., Jan., & Feb. 95 (*8) Except May thru September (*10) 4th Tuesday only in June, then no July and August (9) Sept. 96 APPENDIX D - DIRECTORY OF LODGES, JANUARY 1, 2017
No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting 213 Mystic ...... Aitkin...... Jan. 17, 1895 Jeffrey R. Van Horn ...... Robert W. Lake...... Dake Olson...... James L. Blakesley ..... 1 & 3 Tues. (b) 220 Olivia...... Olivia ...... Jan. 14, 1897 Ron S. Nelson ...... Cornell Weltin, Jr...... Philip A. Gandrud ...... Robert Porath...... 1st Thurs. (b) 223 Mora...... Mora...... Jan. 13, 1898 Mark C Bruske...... Dean Randt ...... Christopher Olson ...... Jon E. Hanson...... 1st Mon. (b) 233 Bemidji...... Bemidji ...... Jan. 24, 1901 Roger L. Schmidt ...... Jason Grinde...... Travis Lindberg...... Kevin Lind...... 1 & 3 Wed. 236 Northern ...... Thief River Falls. Jan. 24, 1901 Kraig A Kainz...... Kenton D Kainz ...... Kenneth N Shaw...... James Goldesberry...... 1 & 3 Mon. (b)
239 Eveleth ...... Eveleth...... Jan. 23, 1902 Adam C. Roen...... Kevin Peterson...... Keith Priebe...... Kerry E. Roen...... 3rd Mon. (b) 243 Cass...... Minneapolis ...... Jan. 23, 1902 Nicholas Settich ...... Peter S. Tomlinson...... Lee E. Kielblock...... O. Terry Armstrong .... 2 & Last Sat. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 246 Fides...... Sanborn...... Jan. 25, 1903 Dick Gransee...... Thomas Vold ...... Arlie H. Anderson ...... Stuart E. Juhnke...... 1st Mon. (*7) 251 McKinley ...... Tyler...... Jan. 25, 1903 Walter Henningsen...... Glen C. Sorensen ...... David M. Nielsen ...... Delno P. Hansen ...... 2 & 4 Thurs. (b) 255 Mesaba ...... Hibbing ...... Jan. 25, 1903 Brad M Linsten ...... Krist E. Elsner...... Philip T. Bodle ...... Werrill R Current...... 2 & 4 Thurs.
258 Montgomery...... St. Paul...... Jan. 21, 1904 Chris Elmquist ...... Christopher Zack...... Albert Dreumont ...... Thomas Keeley...... 1 & 3 Thurs. (a) 262 Lake Wilson...... Lake Wilson...... Jan. 18, 1906 Craig Nepp...... Terry L. York...... Gary W. Carlson...... James A. York ...... 1 & 3 Mon. (b) 263 Tusler-Summit ...... St. Paul...... Jan. 18, 1906 David M. Appleby ...... Keith L. Martinson...... Cullen St. Martin...... David R. Hammer...... 1st Tues. (a) 265 Compass...... Robbinsdale ...... Jan. 18, 1906 Matthew Fisher ...... D. Collin Abram...... Phillip E. Bradley ...... Stephen E. Santa...... 2 & 4 Mon. (j) 268 Roseau...... Roseau ...... Jan. 23, 1908 Dean A. Dorholt...... Brian Muirhead ...... Howard R. Eklund...... Martin A. Howes ...... 1 & 3 Wed. (b)
270 Koochiching...... International Falls Jan. 21, 1909 David A Grover...... James H. Jackson ...... Ronald Travis ...... Frank E. Edwards ...... 2 & 4 Wed. (b) 272 Osiris...... Baudette...... Jan. 21, 1909 Willis.B. Mouw...... LeRoy Nelson ...... 1st Mon. 273 Helios ...... Cambridge ...... Jan. 19, 1910 George Andrew Barrett...... Patrick R. Cahill...... Bradley Brown ...... David A. Rahm...... 3rd Tues. 274 Hematite...... Chisholm...... Jan. 19, 1910 Kenneth R. Tolonen...... Donald N. Grubich...... Harold F. Nyhus, Jr...... David W. Andrews ..... 1 & 3 Tues. (b) 275 Chippewa ...... Bigfork...... Jan. 18, 1912 Kenneth W Porter ...... Christopher D. Cheney...... Zachary A. Cheney...... Rexford Q. Sala ...... 2nd Thurs. (b)
277 Lake Harriet ...... Minneapolis ...... Jan. 23, 1913 Sujit R. Varma ...... Michael L. Miller...... Joseph A. Brothers ...... James W Maertens...... 1 & 3 Mon. 279 Stephen...... Stephen ...... Jan. 22, 1914 David L. Sunsdahl...... Keith A. Sustad ...... Peter M. Sinclair...... Leonard L. Bazey ...... 2 & 4 Wed. 282 Trinity ...... Duluth ...... Jan. 21, 1915 Andrew Zifko...... Austin W. Driscoll ...... Michael Anderson ...... Charles Bergquist ...... 2 & 4 Mon. (w) 284 Otter Tail...... Pelican Rapids .... Jan. 21, 1915 Harold B. Holt ...... David D. Rivington...... Richard Gabe...... William Osborne...... 1 & 3 Thurs. (b) 286 Solomons ...... Moose Lake ...... Jan. 20, 1916 Doug Juntunen ...... Robert A. Paulson ...... Kenneth E. Jackson ...... Dean G. Paulson ...... 2 & 4 Mon. (b)
287 Hiram ...... Lindstrom...... Jan. 20, 1916 Brian J Hoffman...... Jon Meredith ...... Scott Severson...... Jay M. Albright...... 1st Tues. (b) 288 Ely...... Ely...... Jan. 20, 1916 Joseph G. Loisel...... Robert L. Tholen...... Theodore P. Sterbenk ...... Loren A. Cox ...... 1 & 3 Mon. (b) 290 Macalester...... St. Paul...... Jan. 18, 1917 Thorbjorn MacBain...... Timothy M. Kingsley...... Lowell B. Johnson...... John P. Ross...... 2nd Tues. (a) 292 Red River ...... E. Grand Forks.... Jan. 18, 1917 Pierre Uebe...... Donald C. Casmey ...... Kenneth Brejcha...... Loren J. Johnson...... 2 & 4 Tues. (*12) 293 Biwabik...... Biwabik...... Jan. 17, 1918 Richard Newton ...... David J. Olson...... Robert E. Johnson ...... Floyd Nelson ...... 1st Tues.
(a) except July and August (b) Except June, July and August (d) Except Dec. Jan., Feb. and March (b-1) Except June, July and August 1st Monday only (b-2) Except June, July and August 1st Tues. only (j) Except June, July, August & Dec. 2nd Monday only (l) Except June, July and Aug. 1st Mon. only (y) 4th Monday is a social event only (*7) Except holidays APPENDIX D - DIRECTORY OF LODGES, JANUARY 1, 2017
No.-Name of Lodge Location Charter Date Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary Time of Meeting 302 Walker...... Walker ...... Jan. 20, 1921 ...... Kent V. Reeve...... Erick E. Hoglund...... Charles C. Manly...... 4th Tues. (x) 306 Glen Avon...... Duluth ...... Jan. 19, 1922 Jason M. Anderson...... Daniel Heintz ...... Jesse Beasley...... Martin M. Meldahl, Jr. 2nd & 4th Tues. 320 Mound...... Mound...... Jan. 17, 1924 John Zeyer...... Kyle McDonough...... Ryan S. Regnier...... Vernon Schwalbe...... 1st Tues. (a) 326 Waconia ...... Waconia...... Jan. 21, 1926 Karl E. Bitschenauer ...... Charles J Schmidt ...... Ronald Smith...... Larry White...... 2nd Mon. (z) 331 Nashwauk...... Nashwauk ...... Jan. 20, 1927 Norman R. Voigt ...... Brian Ekholm...... Greg A Heyblom ...... Duane E. Moellering... 1 & 3 Thurs. (a)
342 Taconite...... Silver Bay ...... Mar. 21, 1957 Neil E. Hansen ...... Joel Salveson...... Paul A. Borg...... Dennis J. Herdina ...... 1 & 3 Tues. (d) 344 Forest Lake...... Forest Lake ...... Mar. 22, 1962 Michael S. Perreault...... Michael J. Schultz...... Michael S. Hill ...... Ralph L. Magnusson... 1st Thurs. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 346 Lebanon...... Savage...... Mar. 25, 1982 Chris Heiliger...... Tim Ammerman...... Reed Bornholdt ...... Greg Wilson...... 2nd Tues. (b) 347 Unizar...... St. Paul...... Oct. 15, 1994 Corey R. Christensen ...... Robert D. Harper...... Luigi C. Andretta...... Joe R. Gonzalez ...... 2nd Wed. 348 Daylight...... Roseville ...... Apr. 7, 1995 Norman Hodge...... Stephen C. Oian ...... Glen P. Anderson ...... Robert L. Peterson ...... 1st Wed
349 Lake Superior...... Duluth ...... Apr. 13, 1996 Tyler Kimber...... Bruce Truckey...... Thomas W. Houghtaling 1st Mon. (a) 350 Phoenix Daylight ...... Savage...... Apr. 9, 2005 Robert J. Pemberton...... Richard S. McGinnis, Sr. ... Ronald L. Nelson...... William R. Neher2nd Wed. 351 Sir Winston Churchill .. Minneapolis ...... Mar 28, 2010 Michael Bell...... Nickolai A. Kolarov...... Sujit R. Varma...... Joseph H Alexander.... 3rd Fri. (b
(a) Except July and August (b) Except June, July, August & Labor Day (d) Except January, February & March (w) 2nd Mon. only in June, dark July, 4th Mon. only in Aug. (r) Except June (1st Thur. 97 only) & July and August (2nd Thur. only) (x) 2nd Tues Nov. and Dec. (*6) Except Maunday Thursday (*12) Except May - Sept. 4th Tue. only 98 APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 3 St. Paul ...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... February 24, 1853 Charter surrendered, accepted by Grand Lodge Jan. 9, 1856, and restored to second St. Paul, No. 3, Jan. 18, 1900. 3 St. Paul ...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 10, 1856 Charter surrendered Jan. 18, 1900, and charter of February 24, 1853, accepted in its place 4 Hennepin ...... Minneapolis ...... Hennepin...... January 2, 1854 Consolidated with Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, St. Louis Park, November 30, 1999. 6 Shakopee ...... Shakopee...... Scott...... January 2, 1855 Charter arrested in October 1859 and surrendered in 1860. Number restored to Minnesota River Valley Lodge #6, July 10, 1999 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 9 Faribault ...... Faribault...... Rice...... January 6, 1857 Charter arrested early in 1863, restored in October 1864; surrendered June 1, 1865, and restored to second Faribault No. 9, January 18, 1906. 10 Pacific...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 6, 1857 Charter surrendered December 27, 1861. 13 Henderson ...... Henderson...... Sibley...... January 6, 1857 Charter arrested early in 1859 and surrendered in 1860. Number restored to same Lodge, March 21, 1957; consolidated with Union No. 45, November 25, 1987. 14 Wapahasa ...... Wabasha...... Wabasha...... January 6, 1857 Consolidated with Carnelian No. 40, May 1, 1992. 15 St. Cloud...... St. Cloud ...... Stearns ...... January 6, 1857 Charter Surrendered in 1860. 17 Hokah ...... Hokah...... Houston...... January 8, 1857 Charter Surrendered in 1906. 24 Wilton...... Pemberton...... Blue Earth...... January 8, 1857 Consolidated with Josephus Lodge No. 128, January 26, 1979. 25 Meridian ...... Chatfield ...... Fillmorer ...... October 27, 1858 Charter surrendered in 1860. Number retored to same Lodge in 1950. 27 Blue Earth Valley.... Winnebago...... Faribault...... October 27, 1858 Consolidated with Blue Earth City Lodge No. 57, Blue Earth, December 1, 1979. 29 Morning Star ...... LaCrescent...... Houston...... October 27, 1858 Consolidated with Winona Lodge No. 18, Winona, January 15, 2015. 31 King Hiram...... Jordan...... Scott...... October 24, 1860 Merged with King Solomon No. 44, Chaska No. 151 and Rough Ashlar No. 177 to ...... form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 32 Sakatah ...... Waterville ...... LeSeuer...... October 24, 1860 Consolidated wtih Tuscan No. 77, December 21, 1973. 35 Mount Moriah ...... Hastings ...... Dakota...... October 24, 1860 Consolidated with Dakota No. 7, December 27, 1905. 37 Mystic Tie ...... Pine Island ...... Goodhue...... October 23, 1861 Charter surrendered December 31, 1970. 38 Washington ...... West Concord .... Dodge...... October 23, 1861 Consolidated with Mantorville No. 11, December 24, 1974. 41 Hermon...... Zumbrota ...... Goodhue...... October 28, 1863 Consolidated with Oriental No. 34, October 26, 1987. 42 Hope ...... Glencoe...... McLeod...... October 28, 1863 Consolidated with Temple Lodge No. 59, Hutchinson, December 31, 2016. 43 Harmony...... Lewiston ...... Winona...... October 28, 1863 Consolidated with Rising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. Charles, April 25, 1979. 44 King Soloman...... Shakopee...... Scott...... October 28, 1863 Merged with King Hiram No. 31, Chaska No. 151 and Rough Ashlar No. 177 to ...... form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 45 Union...... Le LeSueur ...... LeSueur...... October 28, 1863 Consolidated with Nicollet No. 54, St. Peter, December 30, 2011. 47 Concord...... LeCenter ...... LeSueur...... October 26, 1864 Consolidated with Union No. 45, February 25, 1975. 50 Watertown...... Watertown ...... Carver ...... October 25, 1865 Consolidated with Mound No. 320, December 10, 1986. 52 Cannon River ...... Morristown ...... Rice...... October 25, 1865 Consolidated with Tuscan No. 77, April 10, 1973. 53 Faribault ...... Faribualt...... Rice...... October 25, 1865 Changed to No. 9, January 15, 1869, by Grant Lodge; charter surrendered and exchanged for original charter of No. 9, January 18, 1906. 55 Zion ...... Taylors Falls ...... Chisago ...... October 24, 1866 Consolidated with Hiram No. 287, October 15, 2002. APPENDIX E (continued) – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 56 Meridian ...... Chatfield ...... Fillmore ...... October 27, 1858 Given old number, 25, in 1950. 57 City...... Blue Earth...... Faribault...... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Chain Lake Lodge No. 64, 12/31/2006 58 Spring Valley ...... Spring Valley..... Fillmore ...... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22, 12/31/2008 61 Ashler ...... Eyota...... Olmsted...... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Rising Sun No. 49, December 31, 1975. 63 Illustrious...... Plainview ...... Wabasha...... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Rising Sun No. 49, April 30, 2002. 65 Golden Rule ...... Lakeland ...... Washington...... October 23, 1867 Charter surrendered February 14, 1905.
66 Madelia...... Madelia ...... Watonwan...... October 23, 1867 Consolidated with Mankato No. 12, November 6, 1985. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 68 Northern Light...... Fort Gary...... Manitoba...... October 23, 1867 U.D. at Pembina and Fort Gary from September 1863; charter never delivered. 70 Forest City...... Forest City ...... Meeker...... January 15, 1869 Charter surrendered in 1873. 71 Paynesville ...... Paynesville...... Stearns ...... January 15, 1869 Consolidated with Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, December 31, 2015. 72 Lansing...... Lansing ...... Mower...... January 15, 1869 Consolidated with Lafayette No. 116, January 8, 1943. 73 Brownsville ...... Brownsville...... Houston...... January 15, 1869 Charter surrendered May 12, 1905. 74 Minneiska...... Minneiska ...... Wabasha...... January 15, 1869 Charter destroyed by fire in 1881; not reissued. 76 Joppa ...... Good Thunder.... Blue Earth...... January 15, 1869 Charter surrendered January 2, 1915. 78 Mystic Circle...... Houston...... Houston...... January 15, 1869 Consolidated with Mystic Star No. 69, July 1, 1991. 80 Henderson ...... Henderson...... Sibley...... January 12, 1870 Given old number, 13, in 1957. 82 Howard...... Howard Lake ..... Wright...... January 12, 1870 Consolidated with Griswold 218, August 16, 1997. 83 Hurum A’ Bi ...... Kasson ...... Dodge...... January 11, 1871 Consolidated as Kasson-Mantorville No. 11, December 31, 2011. 85 High Forest...... High Forest ...... Olmstead...... January 11, 1871 Consolidated with Stewartville No. 203, September 26, 1944. 86 Tyrian ...... Mazeppa...... Wabasha...... January 11, 1871 Consolidated with Hermon No. 41, August 28, 1945. 87 Doric...... Wells...... Faribault...... January 11, 1871 Consilidated with Western Star No. 26, April 1, 2002 88 Yellowstone...... Fort Buford ...... Dakota Territory ...... January 10, 1872 Charter surrendered June 6, 1874; members mostly soldiers. 90 Good Faith...... Jackson...... Jackson...... January 10, 1872 Consolidated with Prudence No. 97, December 22, 1987. 93 Unity...... Sauk Rapids ...... Benton...... January 10, 1872 Consolidated with North Star No. 23, November 6, 1987. 94 Keystone...... Sleepy Eye ...... Brown ...... January 10, 1872 Consolidated with Charity No. 98, December 15, 1999. 102 Lebanon...... Lanesboro ...... Fillmore ...... January 15, 1873 Charter surrendered December 21, 1973. 105 Shiloh ...... Fargo...... Dakota Territory ...... January 14, 1874 Permission given to transfer to Grand Lodge of Dakota in January 1880. 107 Andoniram...... Dover ...... Olmstead...... January 14, 1874 Charter surrendered in November 1880. 108 Relief...... Dodge Center..... Dodge...... January 14, 1874 Consolidated with Mantorville No. 11, October 31, 1998 110 Pickwick...... Winona...... Winona...... January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Winona No. 18, April 15, 2014. 111 Carver...... Carver ...... Carver ...... January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Chaska No. 151, December 31, 1976. 112 Khurum-Sunlight..... St. Louis Park .... Hennepin...... January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Templar No. 176, December 14, 2015. 115 Elgin ...... Elgin...... Wabasha...... January 13, 1875 Consolidated with Illustrious Lodge No. 63, December 31, 1984. 116 LaFayette...... Brownsdale ...... Mower...... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Fidelity No. 39, May 16, 1969. 117 Granite...... Granite Falls ...... Yellow Medicine ...... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Sunset Lodge No. 109, December 31, 1982. 120 Bismarck ...... Bismarck...... Dakota Territory ...... January 11, 1876 Transferred allegiance to Grand Lodge of Dakota in December 1880. 121 Grand Meadow...... Grand Meadow .. Mower...... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Spring Valley No. 58 December 1, 2001 99 122 Kellogg...... Kellogg ...... Wabasha...... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Wapahasa No. 14, April 6, 1946. 100 APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 123 Prairie ...... Blooming Prairie Steele ...... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Star in the East No. 33 March 29, 2017. 124 Janesville...... Janesville ...... Waseca...... January 12, 1876 Consolidated with Wilton No. 24, February 25, 1965. 127 Centennial ...... Delano...... Wright...... January 10, 1877 Charter arrested in September 1886 and never restored. 128 Josephus ...... Mapleton...... Blue Earth...... January 10, 1877 Consolidated with Mankato No. 12, December 10, 1991. 129 Swift ...... Benson ...... Swift...... January 10, 1877 Surrendered Charter, December 31, 2014. 130 Arcturus...... Red Wing...... Goodhue...... January 16, 1878 Consolidated with Red Wing No. 8, April 21, 1897. 131 Alma...... Lyle...... Mower...... January 16, 1878 Consolidated with Fidelity No. 39, May 5, 1943. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 132 Humboldt...... Young America.. Carver ...... January 16, 1878 Consolidated with Waconia Lodge No. 326, December 31, 1983. 134 Cokato ...... Cokato...... Wright...... January 15, 1879 Consolidated with Griswold Lodge No. 218, May 31, 1988. 136 Walnut...... Walnut Grove .... Redwood...... January 15, 1879 Consolidated with Tracy No. 155, November 29, 1967. 137 Appleton...... Appleton ...... Swift...... January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Lakeview Lodge No. 143, Ortonville, December 31, 1981. 138 Orion ...... Atwater ...... Kandiyohi ...... January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Sharon Lodge No. 104, Willmar, December 31, 2014. 139 Verndale ...... Verndale...... Wadena ...... January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Wadena Lodge No. 156, October 17, 1990. 140 Little Falls ...... Little Falls...... Morrison ...... January 14, 1880 Consolidated with Aurora Lodge No. 100, December 31, 2000. 142 Currie...... Currie...... Murray ...... January 12, 1881 Consolidated with Murray No. 199, November 27, 1939. 143 Lakeview...... Ortonville...... Big Stone ...... January 12, 1881 Charter Surrendered December 31, 2001 144 Bird Island...... Bird Island ...... Renville...... January 12, 1881 Consolidated with Olivia No. 220, December 1, 1969. 145 Melrose...... Melrose ...... Stearns ...... January 12, 1881 Charter surrendered January 22, 1925. 146 Benton ...... Lake Benton...... Lincoln...... January 12, 1881 Consolidated with Quarry No. 148, November 25, 1934. 148 Quarry ...... Pipestone...... Pipestone...... January 11, 1882 Consolidated with Lake Wilson Lodge No. 262, December 21, 2015. 149 Guardian...... Brownton ...... McLeod...... January 11, 1882 Consolidated with Temple Lodge No. 59, March 31, 2015. 150 Warren...... Warren ...... Marshall...... January 11, 1882 Consolidated with Stephen Lodge No. 279, Stephen, December 31, 1979. 151 Chaska...... Chaska ...... Carver ...... January 10, 1883 Merged with King Solomon No. 44, King Hiram No.31 and Rough Ashlar No. 177 ...... to form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 152 Frontier...... Breckenridge...... Wilkin ...... January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Corner Stone Lodge No. 99, Fergus Falls, December 5, 1979. 153 Kodahya ...... Browns Valley ... Traverse ...... January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Traverse Lodge No. 189, Wheaton, December 31, 2002. 154 Norman...... Ada...... Norman ...... January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Alpha No. 230, December 21, 1973. 156 Wadena...... Wadena ...... Wadena ...... January 10, 1883 Consolidated with Perham Lodge No. 157, September 30, 2015. 159 Long Prairie...... Long Prairie ...... Todd...... January 14, 1885 Consolidated with Little Falls No. 140, December 5, 1972. 161 Sincerity ...... Villard...... Pope ...... January 14, 1885 Consolidated with Valley No. 174, January 11, 1999. 162 Prescott...... Herman ...... Grant ...... January 14, 1885 Consolidated wtih Traverse Lodge No. 189, December 31, 1984. 163 Summitt...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 14, 1885 Consolidated with Tusler Lodge No. 263, July 17, 1985. 167 Agate ...... Campbell...... Wilkins...... January 13, 1886 Consolidated with Corner Stone No. 99, Fergus Falls, July 1, 1980. 169 Pierson...... Barnesville...... Clay...... January 13, 1887 Charter surrendered December 12, 1973. 170 Fulda...... Fulda ...... Murray ...... January 12, 1887 Consolidated with Murray Lodge No. 199, April 26, 1982. 171 Shekinah...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Fellowship Lodge No. 257, forming Fellowship-Shekinah No...... 257, November 30, 1999. APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 172 Marietta ...... Marietta...... Lac qui Parle...... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Geneva No. 196, April 27, 1991. 173 Plumb Line...... Kimball ...... Stearns ...... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with North Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud, December 31, 1981. 174 Valley ...... Glenvood ...... Pope ...... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Constellation Lodge No. 81, Alexandria, Decemer 14, 2015.
175 Roman Eagle ...... Adrian ...... Nobles...... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Fraternity Lodge No. 101, Worthington, Oct.. 31, 1998. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 176 Ark...... St. Louis Park .... Hennepin...... January 12, 1888 Merged with Lynnhurst No. 317 to form Templar No. 176, December 16, 2007. 177 Rough Ashlar ...... Belle Plaine...... Scott...... January 12, 1888 Merged with King Solomon No. 44, King Hiram No.31 and Chaska No. 151 ...... to form Minnesota River Valley No. 6 on July 10, 1999 178 Anchor...... Royalton...... Morrison ...... January 12, 1888 Consolidated with Little Falls No. 140, April 3, 1945. 179 King David...... Elmore ...... Faribault...... January 17, 1889 Consolidated with Blue Earth City Lodge No. 57, September 28, 1978. 180 Osakis...... Osakis ...... Douglas...... January 17, 1889 Consolidated with Constellation Lodge No. 81, December 31, 1982. 182 Fairhaven...... Annandale...... Wright...... January 16, 1890 Merged with Neslon No. 135, December 15, 2010. 183 Pelican Rapids...... Pelican Rapids ... Otter Tail...... January 16, 1890 Charter forfeited January 16, 1896, and surrendered September 6, 1896. 185 Midway ...... Saint Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 16, 1890 Consolidated with Tusler-Summit No. 263, November 30, 2001 190 Triune ...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with St. Paul No. 3, May 1, 1992 192 Crow River...... Belgrade...... Stearns ...... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Vernon Center No. 228, January 1, 1958. 193 Amboy...... Amboy ...... Blue Earth...... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Paynesville No. 71, April 26, 1913. 194 Canton ...... Canton...... Fillmore ...... January 15, 1891 Charter surrendered November 6, 1971. 195 Renville ...... Renville...... Renville...... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Olivia No. 220 December 31, 2007. 196 Geneva...... Madison ...... Lac Qui Parle...... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Atelier No. 202, October 16, 1996. 197 Vermillion ...... Tower...... St. Louis...... January 15, 1891 Consolidated with Virginia No. 264, May 2, 1991. 200 Zenith ...... Springfield ...... Brown ...... January 14, 1892 Merged with Fides No. 246, June 4, 1996 201 Kenyon ...... Kenyon...... Goodhue...... January 14, 1892 Consolidated with Faribault Lodge No. 9, April 20, 1982 202 Venus...... Dawson ...... Lac qui Parle...... January 14, 1892 Name changed to Atelier No. 202. 204 St. Elmo...... Jasper ...... Pipestone...... January 14, 1892 Charter surrendered March 24, 1966. 206 Fosston ...... Fosston...... Polk...... January 12, 1893 Charter surrendered December 28, 1906. 210 Columbia...... Heron Lake ...... Jackson...... January 11, 1894 Charter surrendered January 2, 1942. 211 Friendship...... Graceville...... Big Stone ...... January 11, 1894 Consolidated with Sunrise No. 294, December 22, 1937. 212 Hallock ...... Hallock...... Kittson ...... January 11, 1894 Charter arrested March 6, 2004 due to lodge’s willful failure to file reports etc.. 214 Evansville...... Evansville ...... Douglas...... January 17, 1895 Charter surrendered December 30, 1970. 215 Argyle...... Argyle ...... Marshall...... January 17, 1895 Consolidated with Stephen No. 279, October 23, 1958. 216 Florence...... Hanley Falls...... Yellow Medicine ...... January 16, 1896 Consolidated with Granite Lodge No. 117, February 1, 1967. 217 Capital City ...... Saint Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 16, 1896 Consolidated with Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5, December 9, 2002.
218 Griswold...... Dassel...... Meeker...... January 16, 1896 Charter arrested 11/7/2015; members to Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, Litchfield. 101 219 Mount Hermon...... Hancock...... Stevens...... January 14, 1897 Consolidated with Golden Sheaf Lodge No. 133, July 13, 1968. 221 Equity ...... Cottonwood ...... Lyon...... January 14, 1897 Consolidated with Delta No. 119, February 25, 1963. 102 APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 222 Elysian...... Elysian ...... LeSueur...... January 12, 1887 Consolidated with Wilton No. 2l4, November 27, 1973. 224 Minnesota...... Bloomington ...... Hennepin...... January 12, 1899 Consolidated with Bloomington No. 340, November 30, 1989. 225 Justice...... Lamberton...... Redwood...... January 12, 1899 Consolidated with Fides No. 246, December 11, 1987. 226 Lincoln ...... Milaca ...... Mille Lacs...... January 12, 1899 Consolidated with Fraternal No. 92, January 1, 1999. 227 Park Region...... Elbow Lake...... Grant ...... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Constellation No. 81, December 22, 1988. 228 Vernon Center ...... Vernon Center.... Blue Earth...... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Bethel No. 103, December 9, 1975. 229 Stewart...... Stewart...... McLeod...... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Guardian No. 149 in 1947. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 230 Alpha...... Hendrum ...... Norman ...... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Moorhead No. 126, August 3, 1989. 231 Magnolia ...... Sherburn...... Martin ...... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Chain Lake No. 64, September 23, 1969. 232 Chisago...... North Branch ..... Chisago ...... January 18, 1900 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, October 31, 2011. 234 Sandstone ...... Sandstone...... Pine ...... January 24, 1901 Consolidated with Mora No. 223, December 31, 2014. 235 Edgerton ...... Edgerton...... Pipestone...... January 24, 1901 Charter surrendered December 27, 1957. 237 Albert Pike ...... Hopkins...... Hennepin...... January 24, 1901 Consolidated with Wayzata Lodge No. 205, May 15, 2015. 238 Equality ...... Minneota...... Lyon...... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Canby No. 147, September 19, 1988. 240 Astra ...... Lester Prairie...... McLeod...... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Hope No. 42, November 4, 1963. 241 Frazee ...... Frazee...... Becker...... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Mount Tabor Lodge No. 106, October l2, 1968. 242 Ruthton...... Ruthton ...... Pipestone...... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Quarry No. 148, December 31, 1992. 244 Coteau ...... Russell ...... Lyon...... January 23, 1902 Consolidated with Balaton No. 291, December 31, 1996. 245 Wabasso ...... Wabasso...... Redwood...... January 25, 1903 Charter surrendered October 26, 1912. 247 Morality...... Hendricks...... Lincoln` ...... January 25, 1903 Consolidated with Canby No. 147, February 2, 1962. 248 Raymond ...... Raymond...... Kandiyohi ...... January 25, 1903 Charter surrendered December 26, 1940. 249 Barto...... Belview...... Redwood...... January 25, 1903 Charter Surrendered December 31, 1985. 250 Lakefield ...... Lakefield...... Jackson...... January 25, 1903 Consolidated with Prudence No. 97, June 30, 1999. 252 Morton...... Morton ...... Renville...... January 25, 1903 Consolidated with Antiquity No. 91, November 28, 1950. 253 Dexter...... Dexter ...... Mower...... January 25, 1903 Charter arrested January 16, 1941. 254 Lake Park ...... Lake Park...... Becker...... January 25, 1903 Consolidated with Mt. Tabor No. 106, December 9, 1997. 256 Hawley ...... Hawley...... Clay...... January 21, 1904 Consolidated with Lake Park No. 254, November 25, 1963. 257 Fellowship-Shekinah White Bear Lake Ramsey ...... January 21, 1904 Consolidated with Garnet No. 166, November 1, 2004 259 Berry...... Akeley...... Hubbard ...... January 24, 1904 Consolidated with Walker Lodge No. 302, November 3, 1971. 260 Truth...... Bricelyn ...... Faribault...... January 19, 1905 Charter surrendered January 29, 1953. 261 Fairfax ...... Fairfax...... Renville...... January 19, 1905 Consolidated with Sibley No. 209, Winthrop, March 24, 1981. 264 Virginia ...... Virginia...... St. Louis...... January 18, 1906 Consolidated with Eveleth Lodge No. 239, October 31, 1013 2015. 266 Onyx...... Westbrook...... Cottonwood ...... January 18, 1906 Consolidated with Siloam Lodge No. 330, December 31, 1970. 267 Warroad...... Warroad ...... Roseau ...... January 24, 1907 Consolidated with Roseau No. 268, November 1, 1991. 269 Eagle Bend ...... Eagle Bend...... Todd...... January 23, 1908 Consolidated with Bertha No. 337, June 5, 1950. 271 Canisteo...... Coleraine...... Itasca...... January 21, 1909 Consolidated with Itasca No. 208, December 31, 1991. 276 Cuyuna Range ...... Crosby...... Crow Wing ...... January 23, 1913 Merged with Mystic No. 213, December 1, 2010. APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 278 Hinckley ...... Hinckley...... Pine ...... January 23, 1913 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, July 31, 1999. 280 Mahnomen...... Mahnomen...... Mahnomen...... January 22, 1914 Consolidated with Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106, January 1, 1985. 281 Lakeside ...... Duluth ...... St. Louis...... January 22, 1914 Merged with T.W. Hugo No. 318 to form Lake Superior No. 349, April 13, 1996. 283 Hill City...... Hill City ...... Aitkin...... January 21, 1915 Consolidated with Itasca No. 208, October 15, 1993. 285 Trail...... Brooten ...... Stearns ...... January 20, 1916 Charter Surrendered April 3, 1975. 289 Greenfield...... Harmony ...... Fillmore ...... January 18, 1917 Consolidated with Preston No. 36, March 3, 1987. 291 Russell-Balaton ...... Balaton...... Lyon...... January 18, 1917 Consolidated with Murray Npo. 199, December 31, 2017. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 294 Sunrise...... Clinton ...... Big Stone ...... January 17, 1918 Consolidated with Traverse No. 189, November 30, 2007. 295 Braham ...... Braham...... Isanti ...... January 16, 1919 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, March 1, 1990. 296 Clover Leaf...... Pine River ...... Cass...... January 22, 1920 Consolidated with Aurora No. 100, March 7, 1941. 297 Sunbeam...... Clarkfield...... Yellow Medicine ...... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Sunset No. 109, November 6, 1985. 298 Sebeka ...... Sebeka...... Wadena ...... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Wadena No. 156, December 16, 1935. 299 Mt. Olivet ...... Pine City ...... Pine ...... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Jasper No. 164, December 15, 1991. 300 Joppa ...... Minneapolis ...... Hennepin...... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Lake Harriet No. 277, October 20, 2003. 301 Ideal...... Hayfield ...... Dodge...... January 20, 1921 Charter Surrendered October 28, 1969. 303 Twin Valley...... Twin Valley ...... Norman ...... January 20, 1921 Consolidated with Alpha No. 230, December 16, 1975. 304 Clara City ...... Clara City...... Chippewa...... January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Raymond No. 248, January 14, 1937. 305 Pillar ...... Arlington...... Sibley...... January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Henderson No. 13, February 8, 1963. 307 Isle...... Isle ...... Mille Lacs...... January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Mora Lodge No. 223, December 31, 1982. 308 Red Lake Falls...... Red Lake Falls... Red Lake...... January 19, 1922 Consolidated with Northern No. 236, December 10, 1972. 309 Zarthan ...... Minneapolis ...... Hennepin...... January 19, 1922 Merged with University No. 316 to form Unizar No. 347, October 15, 1994. 310 Comfrey...... Comfrey...... Brown ...... January 22, 1922 Consolidated with Libanus Lodge No. 96, February 15, 1979. 311 Ludwig ...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Midway No. 185, December 31, 1976. 312 Hazel Park ...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Tusler-Summit No. 263, December 31, 2004. 313 Phoenix...... Hoffman...... Grant ...... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Park Region Lodge No. 227, June 17, 1969. 314 East Gate ...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Fellowship Lodge No. 257, December 31, 1984. 315 Trimont...... Triumph ...... Martin ...... January 18, 1923 Consolidated with Chain Lake No. 64, March 6, 1935. 316 University...... Minneapolis ...... Hennepin...... January 18, 1923 Merged with Zarthan No. 309 to form Unizar No. 347, October 15, 1994. 317 Lynnhurst ...... Hopkins...... Hennepin...... January 17, 1924 Merged with Ark No. 176 to form Templar No. 176, December 16, 2007. 318 T.W. Hugo...... Duluth ...... St. Louis...... January 17, 1924 Merged with Lakeside No. 281 to form Lake Superior No. 349, April 13, 1996. 319 Spring Grove ...... Spring Grove...... Houston...... January 17, 1924 Consolidated with Caledonia No. 20, February 18, 1960. 321 Paul Revere ...... St. Louis Park .... Hennepin...... January 17, 1924 Consolidated with Templar No. 176, December 1, 2009. 322 Grand Marias...... Grand Marais ..... Cook...... January 22, 1925 Consolidated with Taconite Lodge No. 342, August 15, 2012 323 Sunlight ...... Minneapolis ...... Hennepin...... January 22, 1925 Consolidated with Khurum No. 112, October 1, 1991. Renamed as Khurum-Sunlight. 324 Como Park...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Braden Lodge No. 168 July 1, 2012. 325 Bryn Mawr ...... Minneapolis ...... Hennepin...... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Compass No. 265, July 1, 1999. 103 327 Mount Moriah ...... McGregor...... Aitkin...... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Mystic No. 213, December 17, 1936 and December 1, 1990. 104 APPENDIX E – LODGES LOST OR CHANGED, WITH CAUSE No. Lodge Town County Date of Charter Cause of Being Taken from Roll 328 Triangle ...... Fosston...... Polk...... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Crookston No. 141, February 1, 1994. 329 Silver Cord ...... Halstad...... Norman ...... January 21, 1926 Charter Surrendered December 31, 1975. 330 Siloam ...... Jeffers...... Cottonwood ...... January 21, 1926 Consolidated with Prudence No. 97, May 1, 1992. 332 Belgrade ...... Belgrade...... Stearns ...... January 20, 1927 Consolidated with Paynesville No. 71, September 30, 1969. 333 Erskine...... Erskine...... Polk...... January 19, 1928 Consolidated wtih Triangle No. 328, April 11, 1936. 334 Richfield...... Richfield ...... Hennepin...... January 19, 1928 Consolidated with Cataract No. 2, November 30, 1999. 335 Mille Lacs...... Onamia...... Mille Lacs...... January 19, 1928 Consolidated with Isle No. 307, December 1, 1976. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 336 Higland Park...... St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... January 16, 1947 Consolidated with Macalester No. 290, November 1, 1972. 337 Bertha ...... Bertha...... Todd...... January 22, 1951 Consolidated with Wadena Lodge No. 156, September 25, 1986. 338 Century...... Richfield ...... Hennepin...... March 18, 1954 Consolidated with Cataract No. 2, November 30, 1999. 339 Pine...... Pine River ...... Cass...... March 18, 1954 Charter Surrendered July 1, 2004. 340 Bloomington...... Bloomington ...... Hennepin...... March 24, 1955 Consolidated with Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, November 4, 2009. 341 Headwaters...... Bagley...... Clearwater...... March 21, 1957 Consolidated with Triangle No. 328, December 12, 1973. 343 Edina ...... Edina...... Hennepin...... March 19, 1959 Consolidated with Lake Harriet No. 277, April 3, 1995. 345 Northeast ...... Fridley...... Anoka...... March 28, 1969 Consolidated into Northeast-Winslow Lewis No. 125, December 15, 2011. 352 G. Doug. MacArthur St. Paul...... Ramsey ...... March 28, 2009 Charter surrendered, Ocobter 22, 2011. APPENDIX F – ABSTRACT OF LODGE RETURNS FOR 2016
Lodge Name Location Joined Restored Net Lodge Assets Sus. Exp. Raised Stricken Died Members Dec. 31 2016 Withdrawn No. Members Dec. 31, 2015 1 St. Johns Stillwater 112 5 1 0 2 1 0 3 112 $153,722 2Cataract Minneapolis 3374 2 0 4 4 0 13322$1,344,844 3 St. Paul St. Paul 63 0 0 1 2 5 0 3 54 $530,209
5 Ancient Landmark St. Paul 252 4 4 2 3 13 0 14 232 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 6 Minn. River Valley Savage 162 3 4 0 4 12 0 2 151 $66,053 7Dakota Hastings 502 0 0 4 3 0 3 42$266,600 8 Red Wing Red Wing 43 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 47 $325,411 9Faribault Faribault 545 0 0 0 3 0 3 53$18,519 11 Mantorville Mantorville 84 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 82 $92,318 12 Mankato Mankato 112 5 2 1 3 5 0 3 109 $0 16 Monticello Monticello 41 1 0 0 2 5 0 2 33 $299,811 18 Winona Winona 99 3 0 0 2 0 0 4 96 $164,596 19 Minneapolis St. Louis Park 214 10 0 2 4 0 0 14 208 $404,739 20 Caledonia Caledonia 31 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 32 $97,496 21 Rochester Rochester 252 7 1 2 0 0 0 6 256 $1,123,000 22 Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 72 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 71 $45,118 23 North Star St. Cloud 165 10 1 1 0 15 0 4 158 25 Meridian Chatfield 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 $381,281 26 Western Star Albert Lea 115 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 107 $264,627 28 Clearwater Clearwater 41 3 1 0 3 0 0 1 41 $310,856 30 Anoka Anoka 278 12 5 3 1 0 0 5 292 $232,000 33 Star in the East Owatonna 120 2 0 1 0 8 0 3 112 $2,991 34 Oriental Cannon Falls 118 2 1 0 2 7 0 5 107 $464,224 36 Preston Preston 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 $81,416 39 Fidelity Austin 71 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 71 $330,094 40 Carnelian Lake City 31 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 30 $263,661 42 Hope Glencoe 18 0 0 0 17 0 0 1 0 46 Evergreen Utica 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 22 $9,324 48 Social Northfield 45 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 40 $4,305
49 Rising Sun St. Charles 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 55 $64,653 105 51 Accacia Cottage Grove 65 4 0 0 3 11 0 1 54 $133,000
106 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
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91 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 88 $35,621 77 3 0 0 0 2 0 6 72 $199,824 30 1 2 0 0 1 62 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 59 $34,638 59 0 0 0 7 1 0 2 49 $4,530 3612 0 0 0 056 0 0 3 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 24 1 11 $135,993 $23,449 0 157 91751741 0 1 0 3 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 3 86 0 92 $331,400 14 $218,679 44 $137,000 $2,762 416994 0 7 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 38 3 79 $24,151 $480,046 90 $277,584 49 0 0 0 4 2 0 2 41 $12,269 1958 0 041 0 078 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 8 0 16 57 0 3 $17,640 $139,361 37 1 $21,765 75 $35,860 85 5 2 1 1 0 0 3 89 $126,980 Members 148 2109 3112 5 0 4 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 4 7 0 146 0 6 $419,399 109 3 $98,129 106 106 0 0 0 0 8 0 3 95 $44,740 137 0 0109202 0 0 1 9 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 6 119 5 $472,867 0 0 2 3 103 195 APPENDIX F – ABSTRACT OF LODGE RETURNS FOR 2016 RETURNS OF LODGE ABSTRACT F – APPENDIX Windom Marshall Houston Farmington Rushford LeRoy Duluth Alexandria Osseo James St. Falls Fergus Willmar Lakes Detroit 123 23 1 0 1 0 0 4 142 $18,649 St. Peter St. Hutchinson Rockford Lake Crystal Montevideo Excelsior Park Paul St. Blooming Prairie 47 0 0 0 46 1 0 0 0 Brainerd Waseca Redwood Falls Princeton Ulm New Worthington Luverne Fairmont 9295 Fraternal 96 Sherburne 97 Libanus 98 Prudence 99 Charity Corner Stone 6467 Lake Chain 69 Corinthian 75 Mystic Star 77 Eureka 79 Tuscan 81 Palestine 84 Constellation 89 Orient 91 Golden Fleece Antiquity Litchfield 5459 Nicollet 60 Temple 62 Star in the West Star Sauk Centre Lodge Name No. Location 113114 Excelsior 118 Franklin Ben 119 Newport 123 Delta Prairie 101103 Fraternity 104 Bethel 106 Sharon 109 Tabor Mt. Sunset 100 Aurora
GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 107
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Dec. 31, Dec. Members 63 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 58 $115,163 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 $122,923 10 0 054 070 0 0 0 1 054 0 028 0 178 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 10 0 0 0 0 $20,000 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 2 46 4 0 $71,475 0 66 1 0 $45,437 3 0 1 53 2 $133,929 27 74 $21,221 $95,322 52 8177 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 82 3 $49,294 72 $51,504 3731 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 41 30 $56,951 $18,435 29 063 0 1 0 0 042 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 28 0 4 $17,650 52 0 $86,520 0 0 44 $81,900 45 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 49 $207,090 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 97 $110,995 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 $32,407 239 9 5 0 1 0 0 12 240 $116,108 115 3 1 0 5 7 0 4 103 $24,198 147 4 0 0 0 2 0 8 141 $285,147 148 3 0 0 4 2 0 3 142 $161,858 432142 8 2 1172 0 10 1 0 0 5 2 10 1 0 0 1 0 22 1 405 6 0 136 $285,317 4 177 $576,900 134 4 1 2 1 8 0 10 122 $882,964 APPENDIX F – ABSTRACT OF LODGE RETURNS FOR 2016 RETURNS OF LODGE ABSTRACT F – APPENDIX Perham Cloquet Wayzata Osseo Duluth Stewartville Staples Winthrop Hector Park Louis St. Park Rapids Duluth 317Two Harbors 4 0 3 8 10 0 19 287 $861,000 Buffalo Crookston Grand Rapids 129 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 124 $324,721 Morris Tracy Crystal Moorhead South St. PaulSlayton Dawson 105 2Aitkin 0 1 1 0 0 3 104 $146,000 Rush City Minneapolis Lake Bear White Minneapolis 194 3Minneapolis Wheaton 2 3 3 0 0 6 193 $521,449 Canby Northeast-Winslow Lew 205207 Wayzata 208 Crescent 209 Itasca 213 Sibley Mystic 191198 Mizpah 199 Euclid 202 Murray 203 Atelier Stewartville 184186 Shell 187 Ionic 188 Arcana 189 Fortitude Traverse 165166 Minnehaha 168 Garnet 176 Braden 181 Templar Dalles 157158 Perham 160 Hector 164 Plymouth Jasper 133135 Golden Sheaf 141 Nelson 147 Crookston 155 Canby Tracy 125 126 Moorhead Lodge Name No. Location
108 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
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59 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 57 81 0 0 022 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 72 1 $98,000 0 2 19 $5,985 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 36 $52,202 82 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 82 $422,125 46 154 055 014 0 2 05159 0 0 032 0 0 0 031 029 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 1 0 $35,985 0 0 1 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 $47,771 57 0 0 3 14 3 $55,758 0 0 47 1 $11,040 55 $114,983 0 34 0 $44,304 32 $43,000 32 $67,000 $25,432 87 0 0 0 4 3 0 2 78 $357,737 79 5 0 0 0 2 0 2 80 $142,351 95 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 89 $66,010 15 3 8 0 0 0 0 1 25 $7,254 16 0 0 0 0 0 047 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 2 45 $60,850 Members 212 3 10 0 6 0 0 5 214 $526,648 124127 3 1 0106 1236 2 6 1 2 0 0 1 13 0420 1 0 0 1 5 2 0 1 3 2 4 115 6 7 1 0 $202,667 123 $306,664 0 2 2 105 15 9 $202,034 214 0 19 398 110 5 0 0 0 0 0 6 109 $2,785,000 APPENDIX F – ABSTRACT OF LODGE RETURNS FOR 2016 RETURNS OF LODGE ABSTRACT F – APPENDIX Lindstrom Walker International Falls Baudette Olivia Ely E. Grand Forks Grand E. 88 1 0 1 5 0 0 2 83 Bemidji Thief River FallsEveleth Sanborn 40 Paul St. 3Lake Wilson Robbinsdale Roseau 0Cambridge 0Chisholm Deer River Minneapolis 0Stephan Rapids Pelican Lake Moose 0 0 2 41 $42,661 Mora Duluth Paul St. Biwabic Tyler Hibbing Minneapolis 290291 Macalester 292 Russell-Balaton293 River Red 302 Biwabik Walker Balaton 282284 Trinity 286 Tail Otter 287 Solomon's 288 Hiram Ely 273274 Helios 275 Hematite 277 Chippewa 279 Harriet Lake Stephen 263265 Tusler-Summit268 Compass 270 Roseau 272 Koochiching Roseville Osiris 251255 McKinley 258 Mesaba 262 Montgomery Lake Wilson 233236 Bemidji 239 Northern 243 Eveleth 246 Cass Fides 220223 Olivia Mora Lodge Name No. Location
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2015 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 $38,500 5979 269 0 0 2 036 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 53 4 0 $500,285 75 367 0 $320,872 0 38 $26,310 9224 695 2 049 3 067 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 8 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 95 0 0 24 1 $91,960 0 $161,702 98 4 11 $310,923 46 64 $12,197
168134 9 3 2 0 0 0 5 1 3 0 0 0 4 167 5 $50,962 131 $638,568 Dec. 31, Dec.
12125 307 119 38 223 264 1 457 11644 $24,383,648 Members APPENDIX F – ABSTRACT OF LODGE RETURNS FOR 2016 RETURNS OF LODGE ABSTRACT F – APPENDIX Nashwauk Savage Paul St. Mound Silver Bay Duluth Waconia Lake Forest Roseville Savage 351 Sir Winston Churchill Minneapolis 346347 Lebanon 348 Unizar 349 Daylight 350 Lake Superior Phoenix Duluth 320326 Mound 331 Waconia 342 Nashwauk 344 Taconite Lake Forest 306 Glen Avon Lodge Name No. Location 110 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 88 88 66 55 11 11 00 00 00 77 99 66 88 00 66 11 99 55 66
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APPENDIX G Grand Secretaries Grand Lodge Name of Secretary Address United States Alabama...... Teddy R. Grogan...... Montgomery Alaska...... Jerome Wasson...... Anchorage Arizona ...... James W. Rowan...... Phoenix Arkansas ...... Carl E. Nelson ...... Little Rock California...... Allan Casalou...... San Francisco Colorado ...... Scot M. Autry...... Colorado Springs Connecticut...... Grant Gould...... Wallingford Connecticut - Prince Hall ...... Alfed Collins, Jr...... Stamford Delaware...... Glenn GF. Davis, Sr...... Wilmington District of Columbia...... Jeffrey D. Russell...... Washington, D.C. Florida ...... Richard E. Lynn ...... Jacksonville Georgia ...... Van S. McGee ...... Macon Hawaii ...... Marty P. Alexander ...... Honolulu Idaho...... Monte B. Bollar...... Boise Illinois...... Franklin E. Cline ...... Springfield Indiana...... Richard J. Elman ...... Indianapolis Iowa...... Craig L. Davis ...... Cedar Rapids Kansas ...... Tracy L. Bloom ...... Topeka Kentucky ...... Donald H. Yankee...... Louisville Louisiana ...... Woody Bilyeu ...... New Orleans Maine...... Daniel E. Bartlett...... Portland Maryland ...... Kenneth R. Taylor...... Baltimore Massachusetts...... Albert T. Ames...... Boston Michigan...... Robert P. Conley ...... Alma Minnesota ...... Douglas J. Campbell ...... Minneapolis Minnesota - Prince Hall...... Ousley N. Early, Sr...... St. Paul Mississippi...... Floyd Tomas Jones...... Meridian Missouri...... Jeffrey S. Pennington ...... Columbia Montana...... Daniel J. Gardiner ...... Helena Nebraska...... Reginald S. Kuehn ...... Lincoln Nevada ...... Hans J. Scheurer...... Reno New Hampshire ...... Thomas S. Lowe...... Manchester New Jersey...... John S. Ryan...... Burlington New Mexico...... Daniel H. Sutcliffe...... Albuquerque New York...... Paul M. Rosen ...... New York North Carolina ...... T. Walton Clapp III ...... Raleigh North Dakota ...... Lon Kvasager ...... Fargo Ohio ...... C. Michael Watson...... Worthington Oklahoma...... Bobby L. Laws ...... Guthrie Oregon ...... Ed Bousquet ...... Forest Grove Pennsylvania ...... Mark A. Haines ...... Philadelphia Rhode Island ...... Carl B. Willi ...... Providence South Carolina ...... Gerald L. Carver...... Columbia South Dakota ...... Terry Knutson...... Sioux Falls Tennessee...... Roy C. Etherton...... Nashville Texas...... Orville L. O’Neill...... Waco Utah...... Lawrence K. Fielden ...... Salt Lake City Vermont ...... Earl J. Washburn ...... Burlington Virginia ...... Alan W. Adkins...... Richmond Washington ...... Sam Roberts ...... University Place West Virginia...... William R. French ...... Charleston Wisconsin ...... Michael A. DeWolfe ...... Dousman Wyoming ...... Beynon St. John...... Lander 112 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX G Grand Secretaries
Grand Lodge Name of Secretary Address Argentina ...... Pablo Lázaro...... Buenos Aires Australia New South Wales ...... Kevin McGlinn...... Sydney Queensland ...... Mervyn H. Gray ...... Brisbane South Australia ...... Peter J. Symons ...... Adelaide Tasmania...... David J. Macrow ...... Hobart Victoria ...... Peter J. Henshall...... East Melbourne Western Australia ...... Guy Nichols...... Victoria Park Austria ...... Gerhard Ratzenberger...... Vienna Azerbaijan...... Emil Hasanov ...... Belgium, Regular...... Daniel Bauwens...... Brussels Bolivia ...... José Crepo Bonadona ...... La Paz Brazil - Alagoas...... Jose Diogo Theotonio ...... Maceio Amozonas-Gloman...... Francisco Jose De Vasconcellos... Manaus Bahia...... Daniel Klay...... Bahia Ceara...... Joao Edson Rola ...... Fortaleza Espirito Santo ...... Geisel Dalla Mura Do Carmo...... Victoria Federal District ...... Jesus Narvaez Silva...... Brasilia Goias...... Adalberto Francisco Sawaya Favaro Goiania Maranhao...... Roosevelt Viera de Oliveira ...... Cohafuma Mato Grosso ...... Waldir Antonio Serafim Da Silva Cuiaba Mato Grosso do Sul ...... Ademar se Souza Freitas ...... Campo Grande Minas Gerais...... Rodrigo Otavio dos Anjos...... Belo Horizonte Para ...... Paulo Henrique de Ataide Pereira Belem Paraiba ...... Marcal Jose Cavalcanti Silva ...... Joso Pessoa Parana ...... Flavio Hermogenes Gaspar ...... Curitiba Pernambuco ...... Patrick Josias Ferreira Oliveira .... Recife Piaui...... Antono Francisco Militao Rufino. Parnaiba Rio de Janeiro ...... José Carlos De Seixas...... Rio de Janeiro Rio Grande do Norte...... Humaytá de Souza...... Natal Rio Grande do Sul ...... Fulvio Ricardo Peixoto Delavi..... Porto Alegre Rondonia...... Edson Ramos...... Porto Velho Roraima ...... Mario Maciel de Lima Jr...... Boa Vista Santa Catarina...... Sergio Gomes Mattos ...... Florianopolis Sao Paulo ...... Alexsandar Jovanovic...... Sao Paulo Sergipe...... Ricardo Rezende Ramos ...... Aracaju Tocantins ...... Frederico H. De Melo...... Araguaina Burkina Faso...... Jean Claude Nabyoure...... Ouagadougou Canada: Alberta ...... William Kostenuk...... Calgary British Columbia & Yukon .... George Moore ...... Vancouver Manitoba ...... Douglas Webster ...... Winnipeg New Brunswick ...... Randall W. Nelson ...... St. John Newfoundland & Labrador..... Daniel G. Crocker...... St. John’s Nova Scotia...... Daniel G. Campbell...... Halifax Canada in Ontario ...... Terence Shand ...... Hamilton Prince Edward Island...... John Murpy...... Charlottetown Quebec ...... Pierre Phaneuf ...... Montreal Saskatchewan...... Richard A. Brown...... Regina Chile...... Isaias Wortsman ...... Santiago China...... Charles Hong...... Taipei, Taiwan Columbia - Barranquilla ...... Álvaro Antonio Álvarez Nader .... Barranquilla Bogota...... Rafael Alfonso Abuabara Casas... Bogota Cartagena...... Ernesto Ahumada Trujillo...... Cartagena GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 113
APPENDIX G Grand Secretaries
Grand Lodge Name of Secretary Address
Occidental...... Alvaro Nieto Hamann...... Cali Oriental ...... Hugo Rafael Thyme de Oro ...... Cucuta Costa Rica...... German Espinoza-Guido ...... San Jose Cuba...... Asdrúbal Adonis Pagés Manals.... Havana Cyprus...... Constantinos L. Argotis...... Nicosia Denmark, National...... Ulrik Greve Af Rosenborg ...... Copenhagen Dominican Republic...... Rolando Forestieri ...... Santo Domingo Ecuador...... José Luis Orti Peláez ...... Guayaquil El Salvador-Cuscatlan ...... Ricardo Velasquz Payes ...... San Salvador England...... G. Nigel R. Brown...... London Finland...... Antti Uski ...... Helsinki France, National...... Claude Legrand ...... Paris Gabon...... Jean-François Thardin ...... Libreville, S. Africa Germany, United Grand ...... Manuel Swania...... Berlin Greece...... Panayiotis Louriss ...... Athens Guatemala...... Enrique Martinez Mena...... Guatemala City Honduras...... Efrain Orlando Aguilar Zelaya..... Tegucigalpa Hungary ...... Dezsö Meksz ...... Budapest Iceland, National...... Thorsteinn Eggertsson...... Reykjavik India...... B. Kamakoti...... New Delhi Iran...... Shahram (Shay) Maghame ...... Los Angeles, Calif. Ireland...... D. Barry Lyons...... Dublin Israel ...... Victor Serezo...... Tel-Aviv Italy, Grand Orient...... Michele Pietrangeli...... Rome Ivory Coast ...... Michel Rosier ...... Abidjan Japan ...... Philip A. Ambrose...... Tokyo Luxembourg...... Marc Rousseau ...... Luxembourg Malta...... Stephen J. Bush ...... St. Juilens Mexico - Baja, California ...... Juan Lopez Ibarra ...... Tijuana Mexico - Benito Juarez...... Fredirico Avitia López ...... Torreon Mexico - Cosmos...... Guillermo Lopez Najara...... Chihuahua Mexico - El Potosi ...... Vicente Quezada Flores...... San Luis Potosi Mexico - Neuvro Leon ...... Jose Valdemar Portillo Lopez ... Monterrey Mexico - Tamaulipas...... Urbano Marínez Anaya ...... Tampico Mexico - Valle...... Martin Alberto Davila Bello...... Mexico D.F. Mexico - York ...... Eduardo Velasco...... Mexico City Netherlands...... Dick Vogelaar...... The Hague New Zealand...... Richard A. Lodge ...... Wellington Norway ...... Harald Øien ...... Oslo Panama...... Jorge Rodríguez Auerbach III ...... Panama City Paraguay ...... Benjamin Sosa Miranda ...... Asuncion Peru...... Mario E. Carreras Vasquez...... Lima Philippine Islands ...... Danilo D. Angeles ...... Manila Puerto Rico ...... José J. Garcia-Vazquez...... Santurce Russia...... Pavel Stroganov...... Moscow Scotland ...... David M. Begg ...... Edinburgh du Senegal...... El Hadj Ibrahima Ndao...... Dakar South Africa...... I. G. Heyneke...... Johannesburg Spain ...... Carlos Baron Palacio...... Barcelona Sweden...... Ronny Schultz ...... Stockholm Switzerland ...... Roger Clerc...... Lausanne Togolaise Nationale ...... Tetevi Joseph Woamede...... Lome Turkey...... Emre Üge...... Istanbul Uruguay ...... JFernando Quarneti ...... Montevideo Venezuela ...... Alfredo Enrique Tovar ...... Caracas 114 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX H Representatives to Grand Lodge UNITED STATES Name Residence Jurisdiction Name Residence Lloyd Triggs ...... North Pole...... Alaska...... Russel K. Amling...... Tucson ...... Arizona...... Dan Lloyd ...... Jacksonville ...... Arkansas...... James C. Callahan...... North Glenn...... Colorado...... Michael Castroll...... West Haven ...... Connecticut ...... Connecticut - Prince Hall Edward R. Halpaus Mora Robert W. Husemann...... Silver Spring, MD District of Columbia.... Steven P. Boring ...... Deland ...... Florida ...... Hawaii ...... Frank E. King ...... Saint Paul Harold W. Holm ...... Idaho Falls ...... Idaho...... Edward A. Rund ...... Glenview ...... Illinois ...... Bill C. Anthis...... Patoka ...... Indiana...... Martin M. Donaldson...... Wichita ...... Kansas ...... Clarence R. Daugherty..... Shepherdsville ...... Kentucky ...... Thomas E. Richards...... Alexandria ...... Louisiana...... Richard O. Pulkkinen...... Lewiston ...... Maine...... Gary A. Thomas ...... Red Wing Earl E. Ihle, Jr...... Baltimore...... Maryland ...... Eugene B. Nichols ...... Massachusetts...... Ronald H. Halligan ...... Marquette...... Michigan ...... Douglas J. Campbell.... Minneapolis ...... Minnesota, Prince Hall Edward R. Halpaus...... Mora James Homan...... Shannon...... Mississippi...... Barnes A. Sharitt, Jr. ... South Saint Paul ...... Missouri...... Eugene Lawrence, Jr. .. Bigfork James Ahlen...... Cascade...... Montana...... Joel Bolstad ...... Delano Cullen F. Pilker...... LaVista ...... Nebraska...... H. Wayne Kingsley...... Sparks ...... Nevada...... Todd A. Mayer ...... Anoka Richard A. Smith ...... Milton ...... New Hampshire...... Paul Wallace...... New Brighton Jerome H. Soderberg ...... Bridgeton...... New Jersey ...... Joseph A. Adamo...... Calverton ...... New York...... Robert J. Snipes, Jr ...... Castle Hayne...... North Carolina...... Prince Hall N. Carolina Michael Vinson ...... Saint Paul Gerald M. Skogley...... Bismarck...... North Dakota...... Charles R. Muephy ...... Perrysburg ...... Ohio...... Bradley C. Rickelman...... Stillwater ...... Oklahoma ...... Ronald J. LaSalle...... Oregon...... Oregon, Prince Hall..... Edward R. Halpaus...... Mora Robert F. Poyton...... North Scituate...... Rhode Island...... Douglas G. Lee ...... Gaffney...... South Carolina...... Larry L. Anderson ...... Aberdeen ...... South Dakota...... C. Douglas Mayo...... Kingsport...... Tennessee ...... Michael H. Shively ...... Spring ...... Texas ...... Roger J. Taylor ...... Merrifield Robert K. Chapman ...... Salt Lake City...... Utah...... Nelson E. Wade ...... Island Pond...... Vermont...... Paul D. Sleeper ...... Moneta...... Virginia ...... Matt Martin...... Port Orchard ...... Washington ...... Harold E. Phillips, Jr...... Fairmont ...... West Virginia ...... Geraid E. Rhoads...... Center City Kingman D. Loomis ...... Hayward ...... Wisconsin...... Wisconsin, Prince Hall Edward R. Halpaus...... Mora Philip R. Vidal...... Isla Verde...... Puerto Rico ......
Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Wyoming do not exchange Grand Representatives. GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 115 APPENDIX H Representatives to Grand Lodge Name Residence Jurisdiction Name Residence CANADA William Kostenuk ...... Calgary...... Alberta ...... Gordon D. Kickbush ...... Pentiction ...... British Col. & Yukon.. C. Rae Haldane-Wilsone . Winnipeg...... Manitoba...... G. Donald Gruchy ...... Fredericton ...... New Brunswick ...... Newfoundland-Labrador Robert M. Jollimore ...... Halifax ...... Nova Scotia...... James T. Cassie ...... North York...... Ontario...... Albert Timmons ...... Freetown ...... Prince Edward Island.. Victor A. Shamy...... Montreal...... Quebec...... Nicholas Johnson ...... Apple Valley Harold H. Astbury...... Regina ...... Saskatchewan...... Eugene Lawernce, Jr... Bigfork MEXICO W.R. de Souza...... Calexico ...... Baja, California...... David O.L. Louie ...... Houston, TX...... Benito Juárez ...... Benito Juárez -Coahuila ...... Guanajuato ...... Estado de Guerrero...... Lázaro Cárdenas Michoacán ...... Juan Lazaro Castro...... Monterey...... Neuvo Leon ...... Occidental Mexicana ...... Sinaloa ...... Soberana - el Potosi .... R.H. Flores ...... Victoria ...... Tamaulipas...... Abraham Bromberg...... Mexico, D.F...... Valle de Mexico...... Roberto Ymaz G...... Mexico ...... York...... AUSTRALIA Grahame H. Cumming .... Ryde ...... New South Wales ...... Queensland ...... Harry N. Cook...... Alice Springs...... South Australia & N. T...... Stanley George Bradley ...... Tasmania...... David M. Mc Gee...... Victoria ...... Donald W. Gregson...... Claremont...... West Australia ...... BRITISH ISLES G. R. G. Purser ...... London ...... England...... Andrew Rice ...... Deephaven Robert Winters ...... Ireland...... Thomas G. McCarthy.. Winthrop William C. Shepherdson . Glascow...... Scotland ...... BRAZIL Antonio C. P Filho ...... Brasilia ...... Grande Oriente ...... Alagoas ...... Alberto D. Mendes ...... Salvador ...... Bahia...... Paulo F. da Silveira ...... Brasilia ...... Brasilia...... Eliezio M. Leitao...... Nova Russas...... Ceara...... Wanderley Colodetti ...... Linhares ...... Espirito Santo ...... Antonio B. Xavier ...... Goiania...... Goias...... Edgar de Carvahlho...... Sao Luis ...... Maranhao...... Lucirdes Dias Ferreira..... Cuiaba ...... Mato Grosso ...... Wladimir Santos...... Belo Horizonte ..... Minas Gerais...... Ildefonson Pereira Guimaraes. Belem ...... Para...... John A. Freeburg...... Anoka Walter Vasconcellos...... Paraiba ...... G.L. de Souza...... Curitiba ...... Parana ...... G. Tamman...... Recife ...... Pernambuco ...... F. de Assi Arruda ...... Teresina...... Piaui...... Mario L. Bacelar ...... Rio De Janeiro...... Rio De Janeiro ...... Cicero M. de Lima ...... Parnamirim...... Rio Grande do Norte... W. José Pachalski Filjho . Pelotas...... Rio Grande do Sul ...... Alan G. do Amaral ...... Porto Velho ...... Rondonia...... Abdala H. Fraxe...... Roraima ...... Roraima ...... Nelson Caldeira, Jr...... Florianópolis ...... Santa Catarina...... Lincoln Gerytch ...... Sao Paulo ...... Sao Paulo ...... 116 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX H Representatives to Grand Lodge Name Residence Jurisdiction Name Residence ...... Sergipe Odilon Borges ...... Gurupi ...... Tocantins ...... COLOMBIA Ricardo Mantilla Paipilla ...... de los Andes...... Barranquilla ...... Bogota...... Jose Quesada ...... Cartagena ...... Cartagena...... Armando G. Caicedo...... Cali...... Occidental...... OTHER COUNTRIES ...... Andorra...... G. Billinghurst...... Buenos Aires...... Argentina ...... Charles Luman...... Roseville Han Kloser-Homma ...... Vienna...... Austria ...... Azerbaijan Pierre Noel ...... Brussels...... Belgium-Regular ...... Jose R. Albo ...... La Paz ...... Bolivia ...... Bulgaria ...... Burkino Faso...... David E. Johnson...... Eden Prairie Mario Lagos ...... Santiago ...... Chile ...... Guillermo J. Moreno... Burnsville William S. Hou...... Taipei ...... China...... Kevin Acker...... Duluth Emile Ouosso ...... Pointe Noire ...... Congo ...... Carols Paniagua...... San Jose...... Costa Rica...... Haris Ibrahimpasicas...... Croatia ...... Nestor Juan Iglesias Laza ...... Cuba...... Jason Berger...... Minneapolis ...... Czech Republic...... Cyprus...... Thomas C. Jackson .... Lino Lakes ...... Denmark National...... Rafael Alcantara...... Santa Domingo..... Domican Republic ...... Diflio Vargas...... Ecuador...... Julio R.M. Rubio...... San Salvador ...... El Salvador ...... Juhani Salonen ...... Helsinki...... Finland...... Andy B. Harries ...... Windom Jean Wallet...... Paris ...... France (GLNF) ...... Marius Foungues...... Libreville...... Gabon ...... Karl Heinz Voight ...... Hamburg ...... Germany ...... Ricahrd W. Hinze ...... Jonesboro, GA Papanikitas ...... Rodos ...... Greece...... Aguibou BAH ...... Conakry...... Guineenne...... A.C. Rodas ...... Guatemala City .... Guatemala...... Roger J. Robinson...... Saint Cloud Rolando A. Romero ...... Tegucigalpa...... Honduras...... J...... Elemér Huller...... Budapest...... Hungary...... Gisli Marteinsson ...... Iceland ...... B. K. Raizada ...... Gurgaon...... India...... Naser Haddad...... Landon ...... Iran (in exile) ...... Simon Catalove ...... Netanya ...... Israel ...... Edward H. Perlman..... St. Louis Park Giuseppe Ottavio Armocida ...... Italy...... Ivory Coast Africa ...... Thomas H. Hodges ...... Tokyo ...... Japan...... Mark A. Campbell ...... Bloomington ...... Lithuania Roger Noesen...... Luxembourg...... Luxembourg...... Macedonia ...... Anthony A. Pisani ...... St. Julians ...... Malta...... Morocco...... Moldova A. Thten Houten...... Wageningen ...... Netherlands...... Robert G. Lennox Auckland New Zealand...... Odd Pettersen ...... Alesund ...... Norway ...... Hans Wang, Golden Valley Tomas Paredes ...... Panama City ...... Panama ...... Salvador Mendelzon...... Asuncion ...... Paraguay ...... Juan Alcazar Viacava...... Lima ...... Peru...... Jose O. Lustre...... Manila ...... Philippine Island...... Carlos Coelho de Sousa... Cascais ...... Portugal...... 117 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX H Representatives to Grand Lodge Name Residence Jurisdiction Name Residence Romania...... Victor S. Belyavsky Russia ...... San Marino ...... Shane F. Wendt...... Arden Hills Serbia...... Sidney L. Louis Capetown South Africa...... Alvardo P. de Castro ...... Barcelona ...... Spain...... Fredrik Björkman Sweden ...... Switzerland ...... Yasar Aysev ...... Turkey...... Edward R. Halpaus .... Mora ...... Ukraine ...... A.C.M. Galgorri ...... Montevideo ...... Uruguay ...... Alcides R. Silva...... Caracas...... Venezuela ...... Moussa Diouf...... West Africa - Du Senegal Albert N’Koley Abotchi.. Lome ...... Nationale Togolaise 118 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2016 St. Johns Number 1 Schultz, James R 2/26/2016 Barnes, Richard A 11/21/2016 Minneapolis Number 19 Diem, Michael F 12/5/2016 Anderson, James H 7/15/2016 Love, Charles A 9/8/2016 Beede, David R 10/5/2016 Bovingdon, Bruce 3/22/2016 Cataract Number 2 Bussey, Robert J 1/10/2016 Bastys, John J 11/25/2016 Canelake, John J 7/11/2016 Brod, Walter V 5/22/2016 Einck, Richard R 4/30/2016 Cross, Jr., John D 1/27/2016 Janssen, Jr., Everett S 8/20/2015 Gustafson, Sr., Raymond F 5/7/2016 Johnson, Kenneth W 3/23/2016 Heslekrants, LeRoy F 11/25/2016 Kight, Roy A 6/1/2016 Koppang, Lester V 11/11/2016 Latta, Charles W 3/18/2015 Larson, William W 1/13/2016 Metz, Donald D 2/7/2016 Moe, Jr., John W 3/23/2016 Pappas, John T 10/10/2010 Opheim, Robert H 3/11/2016 Rien, Howard E 1/21/2016 Pyle, Jr., Charles D 7/14/2016 Sunt, Harvey B 5/21/2016 Savitt, Leonard R 10/17/2016 Sheldon, Donald C 5/30/2015 Caledonia Number 20 Slettehaugh, Melvin L 12/15/2016 Tornstrom, Ronald E 9/24/2016 Young, William A 1/4/2016 Rochester Number 21 St. Paul Number 3 Campbell, Gerald L 10/22/2016 Buechner, John L 12/31/2015 Chesnutt, Robert P 10/4/2016 Whitacre, II, John C 4/24/2016 Koenig, Allen I 8/17/2016 Williams, Jr., George H 11/3/2016 Roering, Ladron O 8/19/2016 Roessler, Lewis J 3/30/2013 Ancient Landmark Number 5 Watson, James H 8/19/2016 Applebaum, Sidney 8/6/2016 Bardwell, Robert A 2/2/2016 Pleasant Grove Number 22 Bohne, Alvin F 12/19/2016 Lowrie, Fahy F 3/29/2016 Cabillot, Robert James 4/21/2016 Upton, Benjamin F 1/5/2016 Carll, Mervin Arthur 3/22/2016 Evans, Rhys S 11/11/2015 North Star Number 23 Hoeve, Edward J 8/31/2016 Dull, Alyn N 10/25/2016 Johnson, Mitchell D 1/17/2016 Hagemeyer, Lane D 11/29/2016 Mathiesen, Bjarne 5/27/2016 Kloskowski, Peter P 2/14/2016 Proulx, John B 12/19/2015 Megarry, Richard C 9/4/2016 Raymond, John Ellsworth 5/11/2016 Smith, Edwin 2/15/2016 Meridian Number 25 Smith, Jr., Brian S 10/14/2016 Watson, Gerald R 12/2/2014 Western Star Number 26 Brown, Dale Foss 10/16/2016 Minnesota River Valley Number 6 Friest, Warren C 7/25/2016 Case, Donald L 3/8/2016 Kepple, William L 3/24/2016 Eshleman, Robert James 8/11/2016 Meyers, Leo N 5/31/2016 Musil, George P 1/28/2016 Dakota Number 7 Neale, Herbert S 2/12/2016 Arnold, Donald E 8/21/2016 Peterson, Loyal 5/18/2016 Ironside, James A 10/27/2016 Srock, Donald G 3/30/2015 Litterer, Philip C 3/28/2016 Clearwater Number 28 Red Wing Number 8 Loomis, Gary 10/9/2016 Faribault Number 9 Anoka Number 30 Anderson, Louis L 8/16/2016 Aguilar , John J. 2/10/2016 Hagberg, Mylo M 2/8/2016 Gourley, Dale Kenneth 2/2/2016 Kuhlman, Arthur G 1/19/2016 Kobs, Frederick C 10/30/2016 Richardson, Clifford W 2/27/2015 Kasson-Mantorville Number 11 Swing, Wayne J 10/29/2016 Alberts, Donald 5/22/2016 Navratil, Richard C 5/16/2016 Star in the East Number 33 Dove, John T 5/24/2016 Mankato Number 12 Jensen, David L 6/10/2016 Kunard, Marlin R 7/27/2016 Whiting, William W 2/24/2016 Neeck, James T 4/5/2016 Sugden, George W 1/9/2016 Oriental Number 34 Gaines, David 2/23/2016 Monticello Number 16 Hjermstad, Arnold R 11/9/2016 Berg, Wesley E 5/7/2016 Lundgren, Allen E 6/6/2016 Otte, Leroy E 4/24/2016 Brown, Andrew G 5/24/2016 Unger, Benjamin F 6/24/2016 Winona Number 18 Preston Number 36 Boyle, John V 8/28/2016 Semerad, Alfred J 10/23/2016 Dial, Albert D 4/11/2011 Knoll, Harold Wayne 8/19/2016 Nelson, Leslie H 1/15/2016 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 119
APPENDIX I - (Continued) DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2016 Fidelity Number 39 Lepak, Matthew W 8/14/2016 McDonald, Malcolm W 12/25/2016 Radjenovich, Steven P 1/1/2016 Nelson, Rudolph S 1/3/2016 Sudbrink, Carl L 1/14/2016 Williams, Scott 9/7/2016 Carnelian Number 40 Scroggins, Ralph E 1/22/2016 Orient Number 84 Evergreen Number 46 Campbell, Alan R 3/8/2016 Golden Fleece Number 89 Campbell, Lyle R 3/19/2016 Dengerud, Roger C 2/28/2016 Lindbloom, Harry E 7/25/2016 Social Number 48 Putzier, Robert E 7/3/2016 Avery, Richard S 11/27/2016 Bell, Arthur C 9/30/2016 Antiquity Number 91 Hanson, Donald W 3/14/2016 Beran, Lauren S 5/31/2016 Holtz, F. Raymond 12/13/2015 Brandt, Beryl B 2/21/2016 Plowman, Byron G 1/28/2016 Schweim, Freemont 1/24/2016 Rising Sun Number 49 Fraternal Number 92 Fuller, Gene A 12/17/2016 Reed, Lauren E 9/19/2016 Heaser, Ralph V 5/17/2016 Jurgenson, Arden 5/8/2016 Sherburne Number 95 Robbins, Ronald G 8/3/2016 Accacia Number 51 Johnson, Michael 1/25/2016 Libanus Number 96 Overson, Lynn G 11/28/2016 Nicollet Number 54 Churchill, William D 12/22/2016 Prudence Number 97 Morrison, William A 8/22/2016 Duroe, Richard L 6/2/2016 Peterson, Thomas H 7/25/2016 Hill, Calvin L 11/24/2016 Wentworth, Sr., John R 2/2/2016 Kleven, Larry O 6/6/2016 Peters, Marvin 8/13/2016 Temple Number 59 Sauer, Ralph L 8/21/2016 Draeger, James S 8/27/2016 Wiese, Donald E 4/1/2016 Johnson, Burt A 8/2/2016 Charity Number 98 Star in the West Number 60 Alwin, Vinson C 12/1/2016 Junkin, Walter E 12/16/2015 Vogl, Johann 5/11/2015 Star Number 62 Corner Stone Number 99 Ellingson, Arlen S 1/27/2015 Davison, Earl E 10/8/2016 Jelinek, Delroy K 5/14/2016 Chain Lake Number 64 Aurora Number 100 Bursell, Marlin E 8/14/2016 Benjamin, F. Duane 10/4/2016 Hendrickson, Henrik 4/29/2015 Groves, Richard D 11/5/2016 Luetgers, Ted L 11/28/2016 Hurley, Clifford 1/20/2010 Mills, II, Henry C 1/14/2016 Corinthian Number 67 Hildebrand, Danny E 11/14/2016 Fraternity Number 101 Johnson, Bradford V 1/31/2016 Seisler, Edward P 2/1/2016 Josephson, Willard L 12/30/2016 Kindem, Erling 10/29/2016 Bethel Number 103 Hoeft, James 3/9/2016 Mystic Star Number 69 Johnson, Clarence F 9/9/2016 Baarsgard, Dale E 5/24/2016 Kelley, James L 5/22/2016 Thompson, Herbert A 8/1/2016 Stokesbary, Everett E 6/8/2016 Eureka Number 75 Sharon Number 104 Fister, Roger C 1/3/2016 Easton, Elwin G 4/7/2015 Ehrlich, Robert G 5/15/2016 Tuscan Number 77 Midby, Alan L 8/22/2016 Kiesler, Kalvin 1/4/2016 Mt. Tabor Number 106 Kopischke, Gerald L 9/12/2016 Boyle, Jr., Delbert 9/27/2015 Fern, William B 2/20/2016 Palestine Number 79 Magnusson, Charles E 1/9/2016 Baker, Warren H 9/24/2016 Restad, Arlen G 10/19/2016 Benoit, Keith A 11/26/2016 Carlson, Frederick J 5/13/2016 Samdal, Stanley A 3/1/2010 Sunset Number 109 Schuler, Wayne R 6/14/2016 Gustafson, Merlin E 4/12/2016 Tucker, John O 10/22/2016 Tongen, James F 12/18/2016
Constellation Number 81 Excelsior Number 113 Angen, Harland C 4/12/2016 Barber, Jeffery A 9/7/2016 Carlisle, Robert J 6/28/2016 Olson, Robert E 9/7/2016 Heckert, Jerald 10/29/2016 Larson, William W 1/13/2016 Ben Franklin Number 114 120 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued) DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2016 Newport Number 118 Swanson, Harry N 12/2/2016 Addicks, Jr., Mentor C 11/12/2016 Wagner, Gary R 2/20/2016 Baker, Lyle 2/4/2016 Way, Jr., Chester A 9/15/2016 Rodd, Edward F 5/22/2016 Garnet Number 166 Delta Number 119 Johnson, Marvin L 8/2/2016 Bleloch, Donald C 4/3/2016 McLean, John C 6/10/2016 Drury, Jr., Edwin A 10/17/2016 Oase, Richard G 11/12/2016 Sorensen, Alfred B 6/19/2016 Northeast -Winslow Lewis Number 125 Stilwell, Eugene E 11/26/2016 Johnson, Laurence O 10/7/2016 Toby, George 5/7/2016 Sohm, Atlee G 12/18/2016 Swanson, John A 9/22/2016 Braden Number 168 VanFleet, Richard G 9/12/2016 Gabel, Robert C 9/13/2016 Halverson, William W. 8/17/2016 Moorhead Number 126 Heger, George A 7/3/2016 Hum, Arch L 8/18/2016 Golden Sheaf Number 133 Patsche, Gilbert C 9/28/2016 Hauggorde, Kenneth D 2/29/2016 Wigstrom, Dean J 9/19/2016 Kennedy, John E 12/18/2016 Templar Number 176 Nelson Number 135 Heller, George F 9/13/2016 Badiner, Ben O 2/8/2016 Spike, Walter R 3/18/2016 Bigwood, Lyle H 3/16/2016 Bjoraker, Sr., Robert J 5/5/2016 Crookston Number 141 Duderstadt, Robert C 10/30/2016 Barron, William E 4/17/2016 Grant, Sr., Richard A 11/6/2016 Gatheridge, Jr., William J 7/26/2016 Harriger, Roy H 8/6/2016 Schipper, Vance D 12/13/2016 Heyn, Lambert K 4/13/2015 Kohan, George 3/16/2015 Canby Number 147 Krelitz, Milton R 4/9/2016 Larson, Wendell S 4/26/2016 Kvasnik, Samuel M 9/26/2016 Tracy Number 155 Martinsen, John P 8/30/2016 Reinert, Charles P 5/6/2016 Masnek, Sheldon C 5/20/2016 McBride, John H 4/22/2016 Perham Number 157 McMasters, John M 9/14/2016 Hedstrom, Robert E 9/25/2016 Morgan, Donald R 8/10/2016 McKay, Richard H 5/28/2016 Rice, Edward A 12/12/2016 Smith, Melvin H 6/16/2016 Rossbach, Fred W 5/26/2016 Hector Number 158 Rothermal, William L. 2/10/2016 Wollan, Gary B 12/30/2014 Plymouth Number 160 Dalles Number 181 Caswell, Jr., Keith P 9/25/2016 Deforest, Kenneth L 5/22/2016 Dereschuk, Fred P 6/12/2015 Shell Number 184 Gilbert, Bradbury R 10/4/2016 Barnum, Orrin E 9/26/2016 Hoonsbeen, Gary A 3/7/2016 Callicott, Stanley H 5/23/2016 Milner, Richard “Dick” G 6/25/2016 Dickinson, Douglas 9/27/2016 Nylander, Leroy W 7/30/2016 Godfrey, Ted D 5/23/2016 Palmer, Arnold H 1/15/2016 Skadberg, Peter 8/4/2016 Schroeder, Vance P 2/28/2016 Ionic Number 186 Wolter, Frederick H 1/6/2016 Bodin, Ronald A 7/14/2016 Jasper Number 164 Mars, Jr., Robert Sumner 7/10/2016 Alvin, Allan W 10/8/2016 Shamblott, Stuart S 2/21/2016 Egelkraut, Eugene A 2/9/2016 Arcana Number 187 Skoglund, Jorice L 12/10/2016 Hannay, John B 5/15/2016 Smuder, Terry 10/14/2016 Holmbeck, Robert E 5/11/2016 Minnehaha Number 165 Leedham, James Edward 11/23/2016 Adams, George Harrison 2/20/2016 Neuman, Donald J 10/29/2016 Aldridge, John W 7/14/2016 Zahhos, George 12/8/2016 Blixt, Charles A 11/20/2016 Carlson, Paul H 12/21/2016 Fortitude Number 188 Cramer, Leonard I 6/12/2016 Eskola, Bruce A 7/28/2016 Delano, James B 2/3/2016 Helgeson, Richard B 5/15/2016 Deming, Leslie Gale 3/8/2016 Nyhagen, Terry 12/5/2016 Hegge, John P. E. 9/13/2016 Symons, Warren H 4/14/2016 Jaeger, Jr., William J 5/16/2016 Johnson, Donald L 6/2/2016 Traverse Number 189 Kunitz, Howard J 11/5/2016 Lyons, David L 8/11/2016 Markovich, Joseph J 6/26/2016 Mizpah Number 191 Nordmeyer, Doug D 4/21/2015 Payne, Jerry E 8/4/2016 Quist, Robert W 12/12/2016 Tennant, J. Otto 8/7/2016 Ross, Donald A 11/24/2013 Trkla, Gabriel V 9/16/2013 Short, Jewel B 2/8/2016 Smith, Leland W 8/30/2015 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 121
APPENDIX I - (Continued) DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2016 Euclid Number 198 Barker, Howard L 12/20/2016 Gumtow, Captain Kenneth D 12/3/2014 Knezovich, Milan 1/9/2016 Hanson, Richard L 9/5/2016 Rhude, James E 1/9/2016 Howe, James B 1/25/2016 Stenglein, Robert I 2/10/2016 Klang, Herbert E 12/22/2016 Liljegren, Glenn 4/3/2016 Montgomery Number 258 Senich, Rudy 11/2/2016 Erickson, George A 5/28/2016 Ward, Thomas B 11/30/2016 Jespersen, Vernon L 12/27/2016 Zakula, Deslove 9/18/2016 Lake Wilson Number 262 Murray Number 199 Hammer, Gill 7/30/2016 Tusler-Summit 263 Atelier Number 202 Ford, Earl G 8/3/2016 Winge, Rueben 12/19/2016 Goldman, Arnold L 8/24/2013 Stewartville Number 203 Hoppe, Leonard Charles 1/24/2016 Hermanson, Arthur 9/1/2016 Starkey, Robert H 10/18/2016 House, Donald 7/27/2016 White, Kenneth H 6/22/2016 Winch, Aulden 8/19/2016 Wayzata Number 205 Compass Number 265 Constans, George M 4/22/2016 Anderson, Justin F 1/12/2016 Glynn, Thomas G 10/2/2016 Bartlett, Keith P 11/16/2016 McLaughlin, Richard Allan 6/7/2016 Elder, Jack E 4/3/2016 Olson, Eugene W 12/23/2016 Elmer, Delroy L 4/25/2016 Pepmiller, Thomas S 05/05/2016 Evans, Kenneth L 4/12/2016 Ralston, James L 8/9/2016 Flaa, Neil A 5/19/2016 Riechmann, Walter P 12/7/2016 Lichtenberg, Richard A 12/25/2016 Schaller, Bernard W 06/24/2016 Miller, Richard D 12/20/2016 Scholl, Edward F 3/4/2016 Potter, Robert W 5/3/2016 Sween, William E 7/21/2016 Reimann, Douglas M 10/25/2016 Willemsen, James P 8/1/2016 Reynolds, Thomas B 10/13/2016 Wright, John H 9/16/2016 Sanborn, Thomas L 4/30/2016 Thorbus, Timothy W 10/19/2016 Crescent Number 207 Wille, Clarence D 2/22/2016 Bredemeier, Virgil D 9/11/2016 Woolard, Jr., Buford M 7/16/20165 Itasca Number 208 Roseau Number 268 Gould, Glen V 9/18/2013 Sibley Number 209 Koochiching Number 270 Peterson, Lester W 4/25/2016 Holmbo, Dale A 7/26/2016 Troldahl, Dayle K 5/27/2016 Jameson, Edward W 3/2/2016 Johnson, Arnold R 9/7/2016 Mystic Number 213 Johnson, Harley C 6/28/2016 Davies, Maynard 11/4/2016 Johnson, Raymond H 11/3/2016 Knieff, Albert L 3/25/2016 Kreft, Dennis H 11/13/2016 Olivia Number 220 Mannila, Kenneth 4/18/2016 Elliot, Mornall 11/5/2016 Polkinghorne, Bruce E 9/5/2016 Readman, Harry 7/19/2016 Hoaglund, James D 5/1/2014 Mora Number 223 Osiris Number 272 Jarvis, Bruno J 2/17/2016 Smith, Jr., Brian S. 10/14/2016 Helios Number 273 Bemidji Number 233 Beckworth, Roy E 12/24/2016 Hematite Number 274 Erickson, Fred A 11/6/2016 Northern Number 236 Kucera, Leonard B 2/13/2016 Eide, Orville T 6/13/2016 Zobenica, Nick I 9/29/2016 Larson, Larry J. M 8/12/2016 Chippewa Number 275 Barrett, William C 1/01/2016 Eveleth Number 239 Berg, Bruce A 11/26/2016 Franks, John E 4/11/2016 Guthrie, Donald M 7/26/2016 Hawkinson, Edward L 1/20/2016 Hudson, Martin A 8/20/2016 Lake Harriet Number 277 Johnson, Kendall A. 7/18/2016 Berger, Robert S 6/2/2016 Nelson, Paul R 1/2/2016 Bergstrom, Harold A 2/1/2016 Skalko, Steve 8/22/2016 Bingham, Roland A 12/4/2016 Bonstrom, Rayburn W 4/08/2016 Cass Number 243 Borkon, Irving A 5/10/2016 Aguilar, John J 2/10/2016 Carlson, Walter J 3/25/2016 Fides Number 246 Lagaard, Sheldon 8/17/2016 Pautzke, Jr., Edward J 1/6/2016 Lee, Harold E 10/22/2016 Leupold, Karl F 5/12/2016 McKinley Number 251 Merrifield, Robert E 4/22/2016 Hansen, Jens H 5/31/2016 Olson, Ralph G 10/1/2015 Peterson, Thomas G 1/2/2016 Mesaba Number 255 Rock, Edward J 3/2/2016 Anderson, Victor R 1/19/2016 122 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
APPENDIX I - (Continued) DECEASED MINNESOTA MASONS REPORTED IN 2016 Rothermal, William L 2/10/2016 Daylight Number 348 Sampson, Lewis H 4/20/2016 Anderson, Lloyd C 1/9/2016 Snethen, David N 12/1/2015 Ford, Earl G. 8/3/2016 Stotts, David H 12/29/2016 Goldner, John D 8/20/2016 Ulsaker, Robert C 7/10/2016 Lang, Jr., Michael G 2/26/2016 Weber, Ronald W 9/28/2012 Squire, Thomas G 9/30/2016 Willett, Richard N 2/8/2016 Lake Superior Number 349 Zehringer, Monte L 3/1/2016 Best, Albert B 8/5/2016 Stephen Number 279 Bianchet, Michael P 4/16/2016 Johnson, Glenn E 7/12/2016 Ellison, Earl E 3/6/2016 Gundstrom, Robert R 2/10/2016 Trinity Number 282 Tyacke, Warren 6/8/2016 Brown, Raymond L 6/14/2016 Mattin, Floyd H 11/8/2016 Phoenix Daylight Number 350 Nelson, Norman A 3/3/2016 Anderson, Lloyd C. 1/9/2016 Stickles, James W 9/7/2016 Grant, Sr., Richard A. 11/6/2016 Thorp, John J 6/21/2016 Hegge, John P. E. 9/3/2016 Vanderport, Raymond D 3/15/2016 Holmbeck, Robert E. 5/11/2016 Kvasnik, Samuel M. 9/26/2016 Otter Tail Number 284 LaFortune, Edward Leonard 6/10/2016 Lindseth, Robert M 5/4/2016 Solomon’s Number 286 Lyons, David L. 8/11/2016 McBride, John H 4/22/2016 Zehringer, Monte L. 3/1/2016 Hiram Number 287 Bergquist, Clarence W. “Bill” 4/14/2016 Hanson, Richard V 9/14/2016 Sir Winston Churchill Number 351 Kaslow, Gregory J 6/4/2016 Sorenson, Wilford J 1/20/2016 Ely Number 288 Foster, Eldon E 1/31/2016 Johnson, Kendall A 7/18/2016 Macalester Number 290 Divine, Arnold 9/2/2016 Woolsey, William R 10/1/2016 Red River Number 292 Grabanski, James E 2/24/2016 Biwabik Number 293 Coombe, Roy 8/10/2016 Rivers, Eugene R 2/23/2016
Walker Number 302 Reeve, Perry L 11/23/2016 Glen Avon Number 306 Huffman, Benjamin E 6/1/2016
Mound Number 320 Baldwin, Leroy W 8/2/2016 Endresen, Carsten R 8/28/2016 Ohrt, Everett R 2/26/2016 Waconia Number 326
Nashwauk Number 331
Taconite Number 342 Cathcart, Gene L 10/26/2016 Edman, Keith W 6/24/2016 Houle, Lloyd H 10/31/2016 Nordahl, Edward O 12/19/2016 Forest Lake Number 344 Schmidt, Paul R 2/24/2016 Lebanon Number 346 Doyle, Jr., O’Brien J 7/15/2016 Stark, Randall G 10/23/2016 Tennant, J. Otto 8/7/2016 Yandle, Larry E 7/29/2016 Unizar Number 347 Matzen, Robert C 3/5/2016 Press, J. Bertram 1/25/2016 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 123
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IN MEMORIAM DISTINGUISHED DEAD OF OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS Jurisdiction Name Office Date of Death Alaska...... Lloyd W. Triggs ...... P. G. M...... March 23, 2017 Arkansas...... Bill Jones...... P. G. M...... March 20, 2017 Arkansas...... John H. Kidwell, Sr...... P. G. M...... June 29, 2017 Colorado...... ` Charles G. Johnson ...... P. G. M...... September 15, 2017 Hungary...... Jasós Ort...... P. G. M...... May 14, 2017 Iowa...... Galen Rozeboom ...... P. D. G. M...... April 24, 2016 Iowa...... Harold R. Barkley...... P. G. M...... December 21, 2017 Japan...... Ronald E. Napier...... P. G. M...... June 27, 2017 Japan...... Kazuhiro Watanabe ...... P. G. M...... November 30, 2017 Kentucky...... John E. Moyers ...... P. G. M...... July 16, 2017 Louisiana ...... Clifford A. Bradley ...... P. G. M...... July 29, 2017 Maine...... Robert V. Damon ...... P. G. M...... November 15, 2017 Michigan ...... John G. Polzin...... P. G. M...... May 22, 2017 Mississippi ...... Jerry Williams...... P. G. M...... April 27, 2017 Montana...... Kerry R. Keyser...... P. G. M...... March 26, 2017 New Jersey...... Anthony W. Montuori ...... P. G. M...... April 9, 2017 North Carolina ...... Norburn C. Hyatt ...... P. G. M...... July 17, 2017 Ohio...... Richard M. Wilson...... P. G. M...... May 25, 2017 Oregon...... Aaron Harvey ...... P. G. M...... May 6, 2017 Saskatchewan ...... Randall J. Sherstobitoff...... G. M...... September 30, 2017 Texas...... Leonard P. Harvey ...... P. G. M...... January 2, 2018 Utah...... James A. "Bud" McIntire ...... P. G. M...... October 1, 2017 Vermont...... Cedric L. Smith ...... P. G. M...... April 23, 2017 West Virginia ...... Sammy M. Ash...... P. G. M...... August 14, 2017 Wisconsin ...... Kenneth W. Shannon...... P. G. M...... November 20, 2017 124 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX K - GRAND LODGE AREA DEPUTIES and GRAND LODGE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES GRAND LODGE AREA DEPUTIES District Representative/ Charles S. Brust (21) Area Deputy Chairman: 421 - 11th Avenue SE Rochester 55904 Res. 507-281-8725 Cell 507-254-5712 E-mail: [email protected] Northeast Area: Bruce A. Carson (349) 6318 John Avenue Superior, WI 54880-5908 Res. 715-392-5138 E-mail: [email protected] Northwest Area: Kenneth Friese (156-157) 111 Wendy Woods Lane New York Mills, MN 56567 Cell: 218-849-4150 E-mail: [email protected] Metroeast Area: Joseph S. Kivens (67) 3936 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55422 Cell Phone 952-994-9808 E-mail: [email protected] Metrowest Area: Donald J. Nolley 3410 Highlands Road Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Cell 612-590-9094 E-mail: [email protected] Southeast Area: Shawn R. Carrick (8-258) 151 Red Wing Avenue South Red Wing, MN 55066 Cell Phone 651-755-4519 E-mail: [email protected]
Southwest Area: Allen T. Peterson (97) 1870 River Road, Windom, 56101 Cell 507-822-0822 E-mail: [email protected] GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 125 APPENDIX K - Continued
GRAND LODGE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
DISTRICT NO. 2 G.L.D.R. - Matt Voulgarakis (126) Res. 701-293-0519 906 North 31st Street, Fargo, ND 58102 Cell 701-306-1332 E-mail: [email protected] Mt. Tabor Lodge No. 106, Detroit Lake Moorhead Lodge No. 126, Moorhead Crookston Lodge No. 141, Crookston Northern Lodge No. 236, Thief River Falls Roseau Lodge No. 268, Roseau Osiris Lodge No. 272, Baudette Stephen Lodge No. 279, Stephen Red River Lodge No. 292, E. Grand Forks
DISTRICT NO. 3 G.L.D.R. - David J. Dumonceaux (99) Cell 218-205-4880 17747 County Hwy 5, Clitherall, 56524 E-mail: [email protected] Star in the West Lodge No. 60, Sauk Centre Constellation Lodge No. 81, Alexandria Corner Stone Lodge No. 99, Fergus Falls Golden Sheaf Lodge No. 133, Morris Perham Lodge No. 157, Perham Traverse Lodge No. 189, Wheaton Otter Tail Lodge No. 284, Pelican Rapids DISTRICT NO. 4 G.L.D.R. - Brad M. Linsten (255) Cell 218-966-7584 1529 - 17th Avenue E, Hibbing, 55746 E-mail: [email protected] Eveleth Lodge No. 239, Eveleth Mesaba Lodge No. 255, Hibbing Koochiching Lodge No. 270, International Falls Hematite Lodge No. 274, Chisholm Ely Lodge No. 288, Ely Biwabik Lodge No. 293, Biwabik Nashwauk Lodge No. 331, Nashwauk DISTRICT NO. 5S G.L.D.R. - David P. Sarazin (181) Home Phone 218-348-2633 309 Jackson Avenue, Cloquet, 55720-3027 E-mail: [email protected] Palestine Lodge No. 79, Duluth Dalles Lodge No. 181, Cloquet Euclid Lodge No. 198, Duluth Trinity Lodge No. 282, Duluth Soloman’s Lodge No. 286, Moose Lake DISTRICT NO. 5N G.L.D.R. - Alan Mackenzie (198) Cell 218-428-4698 4212 Gilliat Street, Duluth, 55804 E-mail: [email protected] Ionic Lodge No. 186, Duluth Fortitude Lodge No. 188, Two Harbors Glen Avon Lodge No. 306, Duluth Taconite Lodge No. 342, Silver Bay Lake Superior No. 349, Duluth 126 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX K - Continued DISTRICT NO. 6 G.L.D.R. - Ronald L. Burnard (100) Cell 218-821-7986 315 SW 7th Street, Brainerd, 56401 E-mail: [email protected] Aurora Lodge No. 100, Brainerd Shell Lodge No. 184, Park Rapids Crescent Lodge No. 207, Staples Itasca Lodge No. 208, Grand Rapids Mystic Lodge No. 213, Aitkin Bemidji Lodge No. 233, Bemidji Chippewa Lodge No. 275, Deer River Walker Lodge No. 302, Walker
DISTRICT NO. 8 G.L.D.R. - Roger L. Putnam, Sr. (92) Res. 651-653-5077 5585 - 129th Drive North, Hugo, 55038 Cell 651-491-7195 E-mail: [email protected] Fraternal Lodge No. 92, Princeton Jasper Lodge No. 164, Rush City Mora Lodge No. 223, Mora Helios Lodge No. 273, Cambridge
DISTRICT NO. 9 G.L.D.R. - Michael A. Hilgert - (135) Res. 320-963-7573 6523 - 117th Street NW, Maple Lake, Cell 612-369-0101 55358-2330 E-mail: [email protected] Monticello Lodge No. 16, Monticello North Star Lodge No. 23, St. Cloud Clearwater Lodge No. 28, Clearwater Star Lodge No. 62, Rockford
DISTRICT NO. 11 G.L.D.R. - John P. Givan (109) Res. 320-269-8217 1401 North 5th Street, Montevideo, 56265 Cell 320-226-7528 E-mail: [email protected] Antiquity Lodge No. 91, Redwood Falls Sunset Lodge No. 109, Montevideo Delta Lodge No. 119, Marshall Canby Lodge No. 147, Canby Atelier Lodge No. 202, Dawson
DISTRICT NO. 12 G.L.D.R. - Terry Miller (89) Res. 320-974-3633 4560 - 195th Street SE, Atwater, 56209 Cell 320-905-4077 E-mail: [email protected] Temple Lodge No. 59, Hutchinson Golden Fleece Lodge No. 89, Litchfield Sharon Lodge No. 104, Willmar Hector Lodge No. 158, Hector Olivia Lodge No. 220, Olivia
DISTRICT NO. 19 G.L.D.R. - Terrance M. Schaffer - (30-95) Cell763-257-9022 10251 Palm Street NW, Coon Rapids, 55433 E-mail: [email protected] Minnesota River Valley Lodge No. 6, Savage Templar Lodge No. 176, St. Louis Park Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277, Minneapolis Lebanon Lodge No. 346, Savage Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 351, Minneapolis GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 127 APPENDIX K - Continued
DISTRICT NO. 21 G.L.D.R. - Timothy Lange (199) Cell 507-836-6619 2406 Oak Avenue, Slayton, 56172 E-mail: [email protected] Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114, Luverne Tracy Lodge No. 155, Tracy Murray Lodge No. 199, Slayton McKinley Lodge No. 251, Tyler Lake Wilson Lodge No. 262, Lake Wilson
DISTRICT NO. 23 G.L.D.R. - Andy B. Harries (97) Cell 507-227-5160 1224 3rd Avenue, Windom, 56101 E-mail: [email protected] Chain Lake Lodge No. 64, Fairmont Libanus Lodge No. 96, St. James Prudence Lodge No. 97, Windom Fraternity Lodge No. 101, Worthington Fides Lodge No. 246, Sanborn
DISTRICT NO. 24 G.L.D.R. - Paul E. Grabitske (12) Cell. 507-995-2072 221 West Lewis Street, Mankato, 56001 E-mail: [email protected] Mankato Lodge No. 12, Mankato Nicollet Lodge No. 54, St. Peter Charity Lodge No. 98, New Ulm Bethel Lodge No. 103, Lake Crystal Sibley Lodge No. 209, Winthrop DISTRICT NO. 25 G.L.D.R. - Michael Donahue (33) Cell 507-456-7039 808 N. Elm Avenuem Owatonna, 55060 E-mail: [email protected] Western Star Lodge No. 26, Albert Lea Star in the East Lodge No. 33, Owatonna Fidelity Lodge No. 39, Austin Tuscan Lodge No. 77, Waseca DISTRICT NO. 26 G.L.D.R. - Jason La Voi (9) Cell 507-339-2747 1221 - 19th Street SW, Faribault, 55021 E-mail: [email protected] Red Wing Lodge No. 8, Red Wing Faribault Lodge No. 9, Faribault Oriental Lodge No. 34, Cannon Falls Carnelian Lodge No. 40, Lake City Social Lodge No. 48, Northfield Corinthian Lodge No. 67, Farmington
DISTRICT NO. 28 G.L.D.R. - Kirk C. Kottschade (22) Res. 507-281-2908 2853 - 24th St NW, Rochester, 55901-0699 Cell 507-421-2707 E-mail: [email protected] Ksson-Mantorville Lodge No. 11, Mantorville Rochester Lodge No. 21, Rochester Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 22, Pleasant Grove Eureka Lodge No. 75, LeRoy Stewartville Lodge No. 203, Stewartville 128 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX K - Continued
DISTRICT NO. 29 G.L.D.R. - Scott Banicki (18) Res. 507-452-2530 827 E 4th Street, Winona, 55987 Cell 507-450-5375 E-mail: [email protected] Winona Lodge No. 18, Winona Caledonia Lodge No. 20, Caledonia Meridian Lodge No. 25, Chatfield Preston Lodge No. 36, Preston Evergreen Lodge No. 46, St. Charles Rising Sun Lodge No. 49, St. Charles Mystic Star Lodge No. 69, Rushford Orient Lodge No. 84, Houston (Money Creek)
DISTRICT NO. 31 G.L.D.R. - Philip P. Carlson (346) Res. 952-334-3350 4525 Twin Oak Drive, Robbinsdale, 55422 E-mail: [email protected] Anoka Lodge No. 30, Anoka Sherburne Lodge No. 95, Otsego Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125, Osseo Plymouth Lodge No. 160, Crystal Compass Lodge No. 265, Robbinsdale
DISTRICT NO. 33 G.L.D.R. - Jason Lang (135) Cell 763-458-3399 2458 59th Street NE, Buffalo, 55313 E-mail: [email protected] Wayzata Lodge No. 205, Wayzata Cass Lodge No. 243, Minneapolis Waconia Lodge No. 326, Waconia Phoenix-Daylight Lodge No. 350, Savage
DISTRICT NO. 34 G.L.D.R. - Steven D. Keister (1) Res. 651-439-0277 PO Box 469, Stillwater, 55082-0469 Cell 651-303-1471 E-mail: [email protected] St. Johns Lodge No. 1, Stillwater Garnet Lodge No. 166, White Bear Lake Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263, Roseville Forest Lake Lodge No. 344, Forest Lake
DISTRICT NO. 36 G.L.D.R. - Keith L. Donaldson - (6) Res. 952-447-3338 5766 Dufferin Drive, Savage, 55378 Cell 952-221-2176 E-mail: [email protected] Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5, St. Paul Dakota Lodge No. 7, Hastings Daylight Lodge No. 348, Roseville DISTRICT NO. 37 G.L.D.R. - Christopher Wendover (205) Cell 952-221-0588 11 South Shannon Drive, Shakopee, 55379 E-mail: [email protected] Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, Minneapolis Excelsior Lodge No. 113, Excelsior Nelson Lodge No. 135, Buffalo Mound Lodge No. 320, Mound GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 129 APPENDIX K - Continued
DISTRICT NO. 40 G.L.D.R. - Thomas Keeley - (258) Cell 651-829-9258 321 Heritage Trail, Circle Pines, 55014 E-mail: [email protected] St. Paul Lodge No. 3, St. Paul Montgomery No. 258, St. Paul Macalester Lodge No. 290, St. Paul Unizar Lodge No. 347, St. Paul
DISTRICT NO. 41 G.L.D.R. - Kris W. Pich - (277) Res. 612-925-1631 5308 Ewing Avenue South, Minneapolis, Cell 612-532-1318 55410-2011 E-mail: [email protected] Cataract Lodge No. 2, Minneapolis Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Minneapolis Braden Lodge No. 168, Minneapolis Arcana Lodge No. 187, Minneapolis
DISTRICT NO. 43 G.L.D.R. - Mark E. Dreyer (258-352) Cell 651-303-3790 735 York Avenue, Saint Paul, 55106 E-mail: [email protected] Accacia Lodge No. 51, Cottage Grove Newport Lodge No. 118, St. Paul Park Mizpah Lodge No. 191, South St. Paul Hiram Lodge No. 287, Lindstrom 130 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX L BOARD OF CUSTODIANS – THEIR AREA
Chairman: Foster D. Solem (165 - 321) E-mail [email protected] 2005 E. 122nd St. Apt A17, Burnsville 55337 Res. 952-890-2101 Cell 612-670-5822
At-Large David E. Olson (165-344) E-mail: [email protected] 23050 Hilo Court North, Forest Lake 55025 Res. 651-464-2594
Gregory J. Lane (1) E-mail: [email protected] 2697 Hawthorne Lane, Stillwater, 55082 Res. 651-439-8259
Brian E. Beermann (191) E-mail: [email protected] 1736 E 63rd Street, Inver Grove Hgt, MN 55077 Cell 612-865-0569 Res. 651-451-3701
John B. Studell (165 - 243) E-mail: [email protected] 2436 - 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55406-1430 Res. 612-724-2752
Metroeast Area Keith Reierson (5) E:mail: [email protected] 2062 Opal Drive, Eagan, 55122-2809 Cell 612-616-9293 No. 197, Robert J. Selden, (2) 3063 Farrington Court, Roseville, 55113, Certified in Degree 1; No. 216, Joseph Amos, 4102 Durham Ckurt Eagan, MN 55122, Certified in Degree 1.; No. 218 Joseph Viavattine, 394 Tessier Circle, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127, Certified in Degrees 1-2.
Metrowest Area Theodore Martz (346) E-mail: [email protected] 504 Woodland Drive, Burnsville, 55337-2734 Res. 952-895-9114 Cell 651-270-2947 Monitor: ; No. 185, William G. Ross (23) 9620 - 37th Place No #302, Plymouth, 55441, Certified in Degree 1-2-3; No. 199, Ailean T. Golder (30-95) 11149 - 195th Circle NW, Elk River, 55330, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3; No. 201, Peter B. Van Osdal, (317) 3369 Xenwood Ave S, Minneapolis, 55416, Certified in Degrees 1-2- 3; No. 209 John W. Curlott, III, (346) 1791 Sheridan, St Paul, 55116-2731, Certified in Degrees 1-3; No. 203, Jacob A. Geer (30) 20445 Xavis Street NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011-9165, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3; No. 213, Michael Bell (346- 351) 745 Grand Ave, #604, Saint Paul, 55105, Certified in Degrees 1-2; No. 217, Dale Lillevold, 307 Hampton Street, Wayzatra, MN 55391, Certified in Degrees 1- GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 131
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2-3; No. 219, Timothy Boche (346), 19120 Everest Court, Farmington, MN 55024, Certified in Degrees 1- 2; No. 221, Christopher Wendover (205), 320 Shawnee Trail, Shakopee, MN 55379, Certified in Degree 1; No. 222, David Graham (205), 7428 Bryant Avenue South, Richfield, 55423, Certified in Degree 1- 2-3; No. 225, Douglas A. Beach (165), 18904 Orchard Court Lakeville, 55044- 9383, Certified in Degree 3.
Northeast Area Rolf M. Widstrand E-mail: [email protected] 5798 Stepetz Road 53, Aurora, MN 55705 Res. 218-229-3423 Monitors: No. 211 Richard D. Fredrickson, 416 Andover Road, Hoyt Lakes, 55750, Certified in Degrees 1-2.
Northwest Area Douglas M. Pederson, (187) E-mail: [email protected] 14785 Big Stony Drive, Park Rapids, MN 56470, Res. 218-732-7720
Southeast Area Paul C. Himmler (18) E-mail: [email protected] 206 Michaelwood Drive, Winona, 55987 Res. 507-452-6554 Bus. 507-454-1628 No. 224, Jason T. La Voi (9), 1221 - 19th Street SW, Faribault, MN 55021, Certified in Degree 1.
Southwest Area Grant M. Lillevold (96) E-mail: [email protected] 816 Superior Drive, Northfield, 55057 Cell Phone 507-327-7801 Monitors: No. 202 Patrick Lang (209) 1827 North Franklin Street, New Ulm 56073; Certified in Degree 1-2-3; No. 220, Tracy W. Nitch, (97) 1431 - 3rd Avenue, Herron Lake, 56137-1401, Certified in Degrees 1-2-3. 132 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA APPENDIX M Custodians Emeritus
Name - (Lodge #) Date of Service Years of Service Richard Bowdin (64) 1988 - 1999 ...... 11 Donald E. Olsen (5) 1972 - 1977 / 2004 - 2012 ...... 13 Philip G. Soderberg (22) 1980 - 1990 / 2002 - 2008 ...... 16 Douglas J. Campbell (2) 1989 - 2016 ...... 27
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Monitors Emeritus
Certificate No. Name - (Lodge #) Date 104 Jack A. Benson (176)...... April 9, 2016 145 Raymond S. Frandsen (2-350) ...... March 27, 2009 223 Edward R. Halpaus (23-125-223) ...... April 5, 2014 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 133
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Honorary Past Grand Officers
Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon: M.W. Richard C. Lord, P.G.M., 1979 W.B. Gordon D. Kickbush, P.D.D.G.M., 2010 M.W. Robert K. Muhs, Sr., P.G.M., 1978 M.W. Allen Ohrt, P.G.M., 1995 Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario: M.W. H. George Poulson, P.G.M., 1982 R.W.B. Pat Curran, P.D.D.G.M., 2010 M.W. Jack T. Rowe, P.G.M., 1987 V.W.B. Percy Pilatzke, P. G. Steward, 2017 M.W. Neil Rowe, P.G.M., 1994 R.W.B. Alan Tibbetts, P.D.D.G.M., 2011 M.W. Ed Samuelson, Jr., P.G.M., 2009 M.W. James Savaloja, P.G.M., 1992 Grand Lodge of Colorado: M.W. F. Stanley Sharkey, P.G.M., 1980 M.W. Rodney Johnson, P.G.M., 1998 M.W. Gerald M. Skogley, P.G.M., 1983 M.W. James Stokke, P.G.M., 1987 Grand Lodge of Illinois: M.W. Wendel Van Wechel, P.G.M., 2013 M.W. J. Garrie Burr, P.G.M., 2001 M.W. James K. Well, P.G.M., 1990 M.W. James E. Durbin, P.G.M., 2000 Grand Lodge of Ohio: Grand Lodge of Iowa: M.W. George O. Braatz, P.G.M., 2016 R.W. William R. Crawford, P.G.S., 2004 M. W. Douglas O. Brenneman, P.G.M., 1998 M. W. Craig L. Davis, P. G. M., 2017 M.W. Thomas Zahler, P.G.M., 1992 Grand Lodge of Manitoba: Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan: M.W. Brian J. Bailie, P.G.M., 2005 V.W. Kent Pizzey, P.G.Stew., 2010 M.W. Stan Barclay, P.G.M., 2016 M.W. Willmer “Bill” Pizzey, P. G.M., 2011 M.W. Kenneth Butchart, P.G.M., 2008 M.W. Ronald Church, P.G.M., 2016 Grand Lodge of South Dakota: M.W. Allan J. L. Hadley, P.G.M., 2013 M.W. Virgil D. Andersen, P.G.M., 2010 M.W. C. Rae Haldane-Wilsone, P.G.M., 2000 M.W. Charles Gilson, P.G.M., 2013 M.W. J.A. (Jack) Fergusson, P.G.M., 1990 M.W. Donald A. Gray, P.G.M., 2015 M.W. Ted Jones, P.G.M., 2010 M.W. Gary Griffith, P.G.M., 2004 M.W. Steve Kane, P.G.M., 1995 M.W. Douglas C. McFarland, P.G.M., 2015 M.W. Robert A. McMillan, P.G.M., 1998 M.W. Robert D. Osborne, P.G.M., 1994 M.W. Arnold Packer, P.G.M., 2000 M.W. Lyle P. Rowen, Sr., P.G.M., 1990 M.W. Richard A. Porter, P.G.M., 2001 M.W. Dennis Robinson, P.G.M., 2009 M.W. Doug Webster, P.G.M., 2013 M.W. Michael G. Rodman, P.G.M., 2017 M.W. Leslie M. Spies, P.G.M., 2006 Grand Lodge of Michigan: M.W. Kenneth Bolton, P.G.M., 1989 Grand Lodge of Vermont: M.W. Richard Fletcher, P.G.M., 1992 Grand Lodge of Minnesota, Prince Hall: M.W. John Chisley, P.G.M., 2006 Grand Lodge of West Virginia M.W. Gregory L. Meadows, G.M., 2013 W.B. Harold Phillips, Jr., P.G.Marshal, 2000 M.W. Donald Wharry, P.G.M., 2003 Grand Lodge of Wisconsin: Grand Lodge of Nebraska: M.W. William Beetcher, P.G.M., 2015 M.W. John Maxell, P.G.M., 2015 M.W. Richard E. Black, P.G.M., 2000 W.B. Cullen F. Pilker, P.M., 2004 M.W. Bruce A. Christianson, P.G.M., 1988 M.W. John W. Hein, P.G.M., 2002 Grand Lodge of Nevada: R.W. L. Arby Humphrey, P.D.G.M., 2017 M.W. Arthur K. Cronin, P.G.M., 1989 M.W. James H. Olson, P.G.M., 2004 M.W. Russell R. Selbo, P.G.M., 1981 Grand Lodge of North Dakota: M.W. Charles E. White, P.G.M., 1971 M.W. Charles Beeber, P.G.M., 2012 M.W. Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M., 2001 M.W. David Bickel, P.G.M., 2013 M.W. Chris Christianson, P.G.M., 2002 United Grand Lodge of England: M.W. Arnold L. Ellingson, P.G.M., 1986 W.B. Ivan Bruce, P.M., 2008 M.W. Donald Laschkewitsch, P.G.M., 1990 W.B. Paul Levchak, P. G. Steward, 2017 134 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS
THE GRAND MASTER: Amendments to Lodge By-Laws ...... 69 Dispensations, Rulings and Opinions ...... 69 Final Comments of the Grand Master ...... 63 Photograph of Presiding Grand Master ...... 3 Visitations, Activities, Etc...... 65
APPENDICES: A. Grand Lodge Officers by Years ...... 84 B. Lodges Alphabetically Arranged By Name ...... 89 C. Lodges Alphabetically Arranged By Location ...... 91 D. Directory of Lodges, January 1, 2017 ...... 93 E. Lodges Lost or Changed ...... 98 F. Abstract of Annual Returns for 2016 ...... 105 G. Grand Secretaries ...... 111 H. Grand Representatives ...... 114 I. Deaths by Lodges for 2016 ...... 118 J. Distinguished Dead from Other Grand Jurisdictions ...... 123 K. District Representatives and Area Deputies ...... 124 L. Board of Custodians and Monitors ...... 130 M.and N - Custodians Emeritus and Monitors Emeritus ...... 132 O. Honorary Past Grand Officers ...... 133
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Area Deputy-District Representative Committee Chairman's Report ...... 52 Auditor's Report ...... 32 Business and Rules ...... 18 Corporate Trustees' Secretary's Report ...... 41 Credentials: Preliminary ...... 18 Final ...... 73 Board of Custodians, Chairman's Report ...... 47 Distinguished Guests ...... 22 External Relations ...... 36 Finance Committee Report ...... 44 Grand Lodge Education Officer's Report ...... 59 Grand Secretary's Report ...... 30 Grand Treasurer's Report ...... 26 Honorary Membership ...... 36 Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee: ...... 20 KidsID ...... 35 Leadership Committee Report ...... 58 Membership Committee Report ...... 56 Office Management Committee Report ...... 60 Prepaid Dues - Perpetual Life Membership ...... 61 Tellers Committee ...... 41 Trial Commission ...... 63 Wayfaring Man Program Report ...... 49 GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA 135
RESOLUTIONS: No. 1 - Background Checks ...... 20 No. 2 - Grand Lodge Per Capita Increase ...... 21
VOTING RESULTS No. 1 - Background Checks ...... 50 No. 2 - Grand Lodge Per Capita Increase ...... 50
MISCELLANEOUS: 2016-2017 Grand Lodge Officers ...... 9 2017-2018 Grand Lodge Officers ...... Back Cover Annual Grand Lodge Banquet and Awards ...... 39 Area Deputies for 2017-2018 ...... 124 Ballot Box Opened ...... 19 Board of Custodians 2017-2018 ...... 130 Budgeted Appropriations for 2017-2018 ...... 45 Deputy Grand Master's Photo ...... 5 Deputy Grand Master's Report ...... 56 District Representatives 2017-2018 ...... 125 Grand Master’s Remarks at Installation ...... 81 Grand Officers Photo ...... 7 Grand Orator’s Oration ...... 33 Installation of Grand Lodge Officers, 2017-2018 ...... 78 International Brotherhood Gavel Presentation ...... 17 Living Past Grand Officers and Permanent Members ...... 11 Minnesota DeMolay Report ...... 52 Minnesota Job’s Daughters’ Report ...... 57 Minnesota Masonic Charities ...... 53 Monitors, List of ...... 48 & 130 Necrology Report ...... 24 Occasional Communications ...... 12 Representatives of Lodges Attending ...... 75 Rules for Masonic Dates ...... 12 Sessions of Grand Lodge Public Opening Ceremony ...... 15 First, Friday, April 7, 2017 ...... 17 Friday Afternoon Session ...... 37 Second, Saturday, April 8, 2017 ...... 41 Standing Committees for 2017-2018 ...... 79 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF MINNESOTA 7 8 201 - 201 ELECTED M.W. John B. Studell (2-165 - 243) (Lissa) ...... Grand Master 2436 - 37th Ave. S, Minneapolis, 55406 — (R) 612-724-2752 – (C) 612-877-2996 R.W. Edward R. Halpaus (23 - 223 - 125) (Sharon ...... Deputy Grand Master 612 McLean Street, Mora, 55051 – (R) 763-552-0466 or 320-679-0264 R.W. Steven D. Johnson (8-290) (Lynette)...... Senior Grand Warden 4152 Arbor Lane, Eagan 55122 – (R) 651-330-5152 – (C) 612-799-1979 R.W. Ethan A. Seaberg (8) (Karen)...... Junior Grand Warden 1334 East Avenue, Red Wing, 55066 – (R) 651-388-9358 – (C) 651-380-4817 R.W. Brent L. Metcalf (263) (Janel) ...... Grand Treasurer 3785 Mt. Vernon Lane, Woodbury 55129 – (R) 651-739-3653 (B) 715-273-2429 R.W. Douglas J. Campbell (2) (Patty)...... Grand Secretary 5841 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis 55417 – (C) 612-281-2184 Grand Lodge of Minnesota, 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington 55437 Phone: 952-948-6700 - E-mail: [email protected] APPOINTED Wor. Mark Robbins (12) (JoMarie)...... Grand Lodge Education Officer 467 Marvin Blvd., Mankato, 56003 – (R) 507-645-8104 Wor. Edward H. Perlman (176-350) (Robin) ...... Grand Chaplain 7909 West 26th Street, St. Louis Park,55426 — (R) 952-544-5730 Wor. Ryan S. Regnier (320) ...... Grand Orator 1615 Merrimac Lane North, Plymouth, 55447 – (R) 612-229-6039 Wor. Rolf Widstrand (293) ...... Senior Grand Deacon 5798 Stepetz Road 53, Aurora, 55705 – (C) 651-380-4817 Wor. Tony R. Krall (165) (Bev) ...... Junior Grand Deacon 673 Hillside Drive, Eagan, 55121-2354 – (R) 651-686-7921 – (C) 612-747-6909 Wor. Scott J. Coursey (239) (Erin)...... Grand Standard Bearer 3008 7th Avenue NW, Rochester, 55901 – (R) 216-650-1958 Wor. Timothy Boche (Sonia) (346)...... Grand Sword Bearer 19120 Everest Court. Farmington, 55024 – (R) 612-518-8814 Wor. Nicholas J. Settich (165-243)...... Grand Marshal 3510 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55407 — (C) 612-876-8158 Wor. Dayton L. Berg (125) (Judy)...... Senior Grand Steward 53153 Rush Lake Trail, Rush City, 55069 – (R) 320-358-3768 – (C) 651-434-8031 Wor. Foster D. Solem (1-165-176) ...... Junior Grand Steward 2005 East 122nd Street #A17, Burnsville, 55337– (R) 952-412-7166 Wor. Terry L. Henthorn (2) (Diane)...... Grand Pursuivant 10381 Yukon Avenue South, Bloomington, 55438-2040 – (R) 952-929-7489 Wor. Douglas A. Beach(16) (Dianne)...... Grand Tyler 18904 Orchard Court, Lakeville, 55044-9383 — (R) 952-898-4477 Wor. Ralph L. Magnusson (344) (Betty Maloney)...... Grand Piper 25611 W. Comfort Drive, Wyoming, 55092 — (R) 651-462-0192 — (C) 651-398-3618 Bro. Glen H. Carlson (263) () ...... Grand Organist 1453 2nd Street SW, New Brighton, 55112 — (R) 651-636-7986
The One Hundred Sixty Fifth Annual Communication will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 13th & 14th, 2018, at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington, Minnesota. The One Hundred Sixty Sixth Annual Communication will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 12th & 13th, 2019, at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington, Minnesota.