NOVEMBER 2010 THE MASONICNovember NEWS PAGE 2010 1 P.O. Box 82304 Lincoln, NE 68501-2304 www.MasonicNews.org Liberty Lodge 300 In This Randy Cox, Correspondent Issue: Greetings to all Brothers. Nov. 11 EA Degree, 7:00 p.m. Liberty Lodge would like to Nov 18 Table Lodge, RSVP to Lberty Lodge has Past welcome into the fraternity Brothers Bruce Watkins, 489-4317 Masters Dinner Steve Roberson, Tony Brekke, and Nov 25 Dark, Happy Thanksgiving. Page 1 John Burt. They went through Dec. 2 B u s i n e s s M e e t i n g , the one day and successfully potluck starting at 6:15 p.m. Lincoln Valley’s proved up in the Masters Degree. Dec. 9 FC Degree, 7:00 p.m. Teacher of the Year Dec. 12 All Temple Christmas Party Page 1 PAST MASTERS NIGHT Dec. 16 MM Degree, 7:00 p.m. All-Temple Christmas On Oct. 14, we held our CONCESSIONS Party plans annual Past Masters night. We Page 1 enjoyed a fantastic dinner of Volunteers are still needed Cotner Lodge roast pork, green beans, scalloped for the concession stand at the sponsors benefit for potatoes, salad, rolls and apple pie, NU football games. The season Children Home prepared by W.B. Bob Foreman seems to be flying by, so if you Page 2 and his wife Phyllis. A brief would like to participate, come history of the Lodge was read by to Lodge or contact W.B. Wade W.B. Bob Foreman receives his 50 years of service award Temple Chapter has R.W.B. Bruce Watkins, along with Kendle. He still needs work crews from Gov. Dave Heineman at the state capitol on Oct. Waffleman Fundraiser the names of those Past Masters for the Kansas and Colorado games. 21. Also shown is Monte Fredrickson, Acting Director Page 2 who are no longer with us. W.B. of the Nebraska Department of Roads. Deb Kendle photo Wade Kendle delivered an address NOTES ON BRETHREN The “Word of 54” concerning the Lodge, some history, Page 3 some thoughts on being a Lodge W.B. Walt Baumann is Master and updated all on how the getting better from some health DeMolay Hall of Fame Lodge is doing in 2010. Nine Past issues, and hopefully will be Page 3 Masters were in attendance. They returning to the Lodge soon. were W.B. Dave L. Williams, 1977, W.B. James Batten is doing better Starcraft Chapter W.B. Roger W. Miner, 1986-87, after a fall. Keep these brothers sponsors brick 1999, R.W.B. Bruce Watkins, 1990, in your thoughts and prayers. Page 4 W.B. Pete L. Bornemeier, 1992, Congratulations to Bro. Dan W.B. Bob Foreman 1996-97, W.B. Necas on 40 years of service G. Washington Lodge Liberty Lodge 300 held its annual Past Masters Dale G. Lueders, 2000, W.B. James to the Nebraska Department of thanks fish fry team Dinner on Oct. 14. Past Masters present included: Batten, 2003 and current Master, Roads and to W.B. Bob Foreman Page 4 W.B. Wade Kendle, 2004, and W.B. on 50 years of service to the same Back Row: Dave L. Williams, 1977. Dale G. Lued- Maynard Sears, 2009. They each agency. These brethren were ers, 2000, Jame L. Batten, 2003 and current Master, Lincoln Lodge plans gave a short talk on their time as presented their service awards Wade R. Kendle, 2004, Front Row: Roger W. Miner, pancake breakfast Master, it was all quite interesting. by Gov. Dave Heineman at a 1986-1987, 1999, Bob R. Foreman 1996-1997, May- Page 4 special ceremony honoring State nard Sears, 2009, and Bruce A. Watkins, 1990. Also UPCOMING EVENTS employees at the Capitol on Oct. 21. present but not pictured was Pete L. Bornemeier, M. Washington 1992. Photo courtesy of Roger Miner hosts Chili Cookoff COME TO THE ALL-TEMPLE Page 4 CHRISTMAS PARTY Lincoln Valley Electa Chapter 1635 L STREET participates in Scottish Rite Community Day Sunday, December 12 Page 4 5:30 p.m. Covered Dish Submitted by Bruce Wood, Secretary Hickman Lodge On Mon., Nov. 15, the Lin- trait will be the Bring a dish to share. reports on one-day coln Valley Scottish Rite will place Valley’s first Page 5 Christmas Music, Carol Sing, and Festive Decorations the 2010 Scottish Rite Distinguished involvement Teacher of the Year Portrait in the with Dr. Steve Holiday Fellowship, Visit by Santa and his Elves East Lincoln welcomes Lincoln Public Schools Adminis- Joel, the new new member Invite your Prospects tration Building, 5901 O Street. Superintendent Page 5 The placement of Bob Reek- for Lincoln Party Details er’s portrait in the entrance to the Public Schools. Bethel 63 to have Lincoln Public Schools Admin- We invite all Ilah Anderson Potato Bake for HIKE istration Building will be held Bob Reeker of the Lincoln Page 5 It’s time to put Sun., Dec. at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Reeker is the Masonic Com- 12 on your calendar of holiday 2010 Distinguished Scottish Rite munity to the presentation. Let’s Bethel 60 and Bethel 5 events! The All-Temple Christ- Teacher of the Year, one of, if not make a good showing of support Page 6 mas Party at 1635 L Street thee highest honor bestowed upon for the Teacher of the Year Pro- will be that evening, beginning a teacher locally. This presentation gram and the Lincoln Scottish Rite. Trestleboard at 5:30 p.m. with a covered dish. and placement of Mr. Reeker’s por- Bring an entree, salad, or des- Page 7 sert to share. Tableware will be furnished. This year there will be Mrytle Chapter reports activities and crafts for the kids Vacant Chair Ceremony on Chili Cookoff - adults, too if they want to join Page 8 in, seasonal music, festive decora- will not be held in Columbia Chapter reports tions, and that jolly, special visitor Page 8 with treats! The Christmas tree will be decorated on Sat., Nov. Lincoln this year 27 about 11:30 a.m.. We will Wade Kendle, Editor NEXT MASONIC serve hot cocoa, sandwiches, NEWS BOARD chips, and cookies when the job The Vacant Chair Ceremony, this year. I’ve been informed that MEETING: is done! Anyone is welcome to which has been performed on something will be done around Feb. 21 join in. Call Ilah Anderson at Veterans Day the last several Memorial Day instead. Watch 435-0974 if you have questions. years, will not be taking place for more details in the future. 7:00 pm, 1635 L St PAGE 2 THE MASONIC NEWS NOVEMBER 2010 THE MASONIC NEWS USPS-332-880 Vol. 102 November, 2010 No. 11 PUBLISHED MONTHLY - LINCOLN, NEBRASKA BY MASONIC NEWS INC., 1635 "L" St. 68508 Wade Kendle, Editor Beth Benson, Business Manager Subscription Rates $6.00 Year SEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: MASONIC NEWS P.O. Box 82304 Lincoln, Nebraska 68501 News/Editorial/Mailing List Attn: Wade Kendle or via E-Mail to: [email protected] Advertising/Subscription Attn: Beth Benson Authorized Factory Service Tell our advertisers Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska Rebuilding ˜ Rewinding ˜ Repairing you saw POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE MASONIC NEWS, P.O. Box 82304, Lincoln, NE 68501 New & Used Motors 476-2121 - 520 West “O” Street their ad The Masonic News has been publishing news of the Lincoln Masonic Community since 1921. ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE Bob Jr. & Ron in Cotner Lodge 297 Temple Chapter 271 Donald Albrecht, Correspondent Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent that allow individual Lodges to opportunity this benefit provides DEGREES STATED MEETING Sis. Nadyne Bauer sent a brand the event with their own and shine a positive light on your sympathy card to Sis. Charlotte identity. Many Lodges large and organization and your commitment Eugene Harris was passed The stated meeting of Temple Halverson on the death of her small have remarked that they to the development of less-fortunate to the degree of a Fellowcraft Chapter 271 O.E.S. was held on sister-in-law. Sis. Judy McDonough do not have the resources to children – and, by all means, Mason on Sep. 20. Eugene was Oct. 4, at the Scottish Rite Temple. underwent emergency surgery the create any significant community buy a ticket, come and dance! so energized by the degree work Prior to the meeting, Sis. Mary day of the stated meeting, but presence – visibility that helps Contact Don Albrecht, Cotner and ritual that he requested that his Stapp, Executive Director of the is now recovering well at home. draw attention to the organization, Lodge to request promotional Masters degree be scheduled the Nebraska Masonic Home, and Several members traveled to the create a positive image and aid in materials and more information. following Monday. Sep. 27 raised Sis. Mary Vrbka, Administrator, Nebraska Masonic Home on Oct. member recruitment. Cotner Lodge Don Albrecht three Masons to the last and highest presented an informative program 9 to enjoy lunch and present a has provided press kits with various 402.304.7213 grade of ancient craft Masonry. about the Home to members. musical program for the residents. press releases, posters, ads and [email protected] Cotner Lodge was pleased to raise Worthy Matron Sis. Karan graphics. Take advantage of the Bro. Dan Kahler Jr, of George Birdsall opened the meeting with WAFFLeMAn Washington Lodge 250. Our third the question “How can you have candidate, Ken Kolts was joined by charisma?” Associate Grand Matron The Chapter hosted the his Father, Ray Kolts who made Sis. Carol Hudkins and Associate Waffleman at the Sesostris Shrine the trip from Idaho and assisted Grand Patron Bro.