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2017 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication Proceedings 2017 PROCEEDINGS The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. Minnesota Robert L. Darling, Grand Master Link to interactive index page 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. of MINNESOTA 11501 Masonic Home Drive Bloomington, MN 55437-3699 952-948-6700 800-245-6050 952-948-6710 Fax E-Mail:[email protected] www.mn-masons.org 2017 ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 3 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 ANNUALPROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2017-2018—Front row, left to right, Grand Secretary, Douglas J. Campbell, Cataract Lodge No. 2; Deputy Grand Master, Edward R. Halpaus, Mora Lodge No. 223, North Star Lodge No. 23, Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125; Grand Master, John B. Studell, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Cataract Lodge No. 2, Cass Lodge No. 243; Senior Grand Warden, Steven D. Johnson, Macalester Lodge No. 290, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Junior Grand Warden, Ethan A. Seaberg, Red Wing Lodge No. 8; Grand Treasurer, Brent L. Metcalf, Tusler- Summit Lodge No. 263. Second Row, left to right: Grand Organist, Glen H. Carlson, Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263; Grand Pursuivant, Terry L. Henthorn, Cataract Lodge No. 2; Junior Grand Deacon, Tony R. Krall, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165; Grand Piper, Ralph L. Magnusson, Forest Lake Lodge No. 344; Grand Lodge Education Officer, Mark G. Robbins, Mankato Lodge No. 12; Grand Orator, Ryan S. Regnier, Mound Lodge No. 320; Grand Chaplain, Edward H. Perlman, Templar Lodge No. 176, Phoenix Daylight Lodge No. 350. Back row, left to right: Junior Grand Steward, Foster D. Solem, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Templar Lodge No. 176, St. Johns Lodge No. 1; Grand Sword Bearer, Timothy Boche, Lebanon Lodge No. 346; Senior Grand Steward, Dayton A. Berg, Northeast-Winslow Lewis Lodge No. 125; Grand Marshal, Nicholas J. Settich, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Cass Lodge No. 243; Grand Tyler, Douglas A. Beach, Minnehaha Lodge No. 165, Sir Winston Churchill Lodge No. 7 351; Grand Standard Bearer, Scott J. Coursey, Rochester Lodge No. 21; Senior Grand Deacon, Rolf M. Widstrand, Biwabik Lodge No. 293. 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.
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