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October 15, 2024

The Grand Lodge held the 100-year rededication of the Meridian Bridge in Yankton on October 12th.
On October 4th PGM Mike Rodman passed. In honor of his passing, GM Bloch has requested the Charter be draped in all Lodges at and for the duration of their next Stated Meeting.
The first batch of permanent dues cards were received by the Grand Lodge and have been sent out to the Brothers who ordered them. Future orders will be processed quarterly and may be ordered on Grand View under Resources > Master Mason.
We plan to walk ditches Tuesday the 22nd at 6:00 pm. Many hands make light work.
The November 6th visit to Canton is still on. We will be there at 6:30, after their meeting, and they are expecting us.
Greg talked with Dorthy Skogman about the donated Bible, and she is appreciative that we will put it to use.
Oyster Stew oysters were ordered Monday.
Dave, Duane, Galen, and Randy sat in on Cole Fitch’s proficiency before Lodge. It was reported it was obvious he had worked hard on it and Dave recommended he be declared proficient. Galen declared him such.
The Fellow Craft Degree was conferred on Brother Cole Fitch. Officer changes were:
- Tom Lewis to WM
- Duane Van Noort to Sr. Deacon
- Staircase Lecture by Dave Hansen
- Letter G by Duane Van Noort
- Charge by Brian Sohl
The Bible Lecture from the EA degree was given by Galen Jansen, as he was unavailable during the EA degree.
Following the degree several Brothers offered Brother Cole congratulations. The degree team was also thanked. Brother Cole thanked the Brothers for the knowledge they imparted and their ability to present it as well.
Education Officer Tom Lewis shared “Fellow Craft Degree, 2nd Degree” from the Grand Lodge of Ohio.

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