MWB Bryant Stokes provided a letter concerning the revocation of the two charters. This letter includes the reasons, the notices, FAQ, as well as the report of Jurisprudence Committee and the response. These letters and documents were being provided in the “spirit of truth, harmony and brotherly love.”

Brother Wayne gave us notice that he will no longer be publishing some education programs to the Web site without the original author’s permission. He is also in the process of updating “Les’s Page” due to browser updates over time. He also encourages qualified brothers from Jeptha to consider seeking office in the Grand Lodge. Lastly, he welcomes suggestions on how the Web site can be improved. In his words, “don’t hesitate to offer ideas or criticisms.”

The Masonic Golden Ticket contest was announced. This is a contest that invites all Brothers under the Conference of Grand Masters of North America to “reflect on what it means to be a Mason today.” Entries could be photos, short videos, writings, drawings, paintings, graphic designs, or memes. This contest runs from August 1st through December 15th.

RWB Darrow had lunch with Virgil Andersen today. Virgil passes on his greetings and told him he would enjoy his visit and have a great time.

Officers installed during the meeting were Brian Sohl (Sr. Warden), Duane Van Noort (Treasurer), and Tracy Homandberg (Jr. Steward).

The walls shifted some more as we had a few tiles trying to fall down from the ceiling. We will hold off scheduling a Saturday date until the next meeting when Cole and the other actual workers will hopefully be present to indicate their availability. The worker bees will come along to help whenever the time is scheduled.

Greg drove the sign in the parade. Joe rode along to help throw candy. A photo of the float was forgotten until the ride home.

Greg has not had time to pick out a date for golfing and does not think he will have time le􀅌 this year. We will look for a date in the spring and make it recurring like we do for walking ditches.

Vermillion is doing a MM degree the morning of the 27th at 9:00 am. Galen has to work so he can’t help that morning. If anyone is going, let Richard Foltz know.

We should schedule a SR practice after next meeting. Brian will likely not be able to make it to the reunion.

Galen met Gary Anderson, Vernon’s son, from Centerville at work. Vernon is still helping his son with work.

RWB Darrow was escorted to the Altar and then to the East. He congratulated the lodge on our opening. He’s done schools of instruction as a Custodian before. He commented on our introduction of him and the conducting of candidates and how we did the proper form of leading him to the altar and then to the east. He commented on Grandview and saw that 80 percent or so have email addresses entered but only 50 percent have phone numbers entered. He mentioned that there are a ton of resources available on the site. Due to our activity in the community he called us a vibrant lodge. In Grandview we need to “elect” and “install” our assistant secretary. The affiliations with the Sioux Falls lodges was discussed. He presented the poem Masonic Ties & Duties.

Education Officer Tom Lewis provided “Labor Day & Freemasonry” from “The Midnight Freemasons,” New York Masons, and Wikipedia.