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December 2, 2025
The petition for affiliation was waived by the Grand Master as the Fellow Craft is coming from the recently closed Unity Lodge. The Grand Master also granted dispensation as it has been over a year since he was passed to the Fellow Craft.
Shane Swenson was balloted on and the ballot was favorable.
The Grand Lodge winter communication is January 23rd starting at 6:00pm CST.
Greg wanted to thank Ron again for the Oyster Stew but he was not in attendance.
Dave reports that as of yesterday we have an Easter Bunny costume ordered.
Santa is scheduled for December 6th. Members should meet at the Lodge at 11:00 to decorate, sack candy, and prepare Christmas Cards. Duties are as follows:
- Santa: Galen Jansen
- Toy from Santa: Brian Sohl / Ron West
- Toys in Bags: Ron West (if not enough left)
- Advertising: Roxanne Wickre and Tom Lewis
- Town and Bank Sign: Brian Sohl and Greg Westra
- Letter for Christmas cards: Greg Westra
- 10 lbs. peanuts: Doug Van&9217;t Hof
- Bags: Dave Hansen (there were enough on hand)
- Candy (4): Dave, Greg, Mike, Dan
- Blue Juice: Brian Sohl
- 2 gallons of cider: Tom Lewis
- Cookies (4): Galen, Bob, Dave, Greg
- Postage and mailing labels: Joe West
- Camera and printer: Joe West
- Craft Items: Dave Hansen replenished the supplies
- Photographers: Ron West, Joe West
- Christmas Cards: Enough on hand.
It was motioned by Dave to give the Hudson Library a $1,000 donation to help with the new building, seconded by Mike, and the motion passed.
Randy Smith indicated that he no longer feels able to fill his role in the 4th degree. If any member of the Scottish Rite wishes to pick up his part, please let a member know.
Education Officer Tom Lewis provided ‛The Discipline of the Craft.”
November 18 Oyster Stew and Chili
December 6 Santa Visits Hudson!
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