September 15, 2026

Brother Eide sent a message concerning the education program supplied with the minutes of the last meeting. He noted that he used to wear it with the points of the compasses towards him, because doing so would emind him he’s a Master Mason. Now he wears it however it ends up on his finger, because he needs to remind himself that he is a Master Mason and what that means, but sometimes just to inform the world of that fact. He intends to give the program at next month’s meeting of Spearfish Lodge.
The 4th degree team went to Yankton for the Scottish Rite Reunion on Saturday the 12th. Brian reported that it went really well.
Doug pulled the lodge sign in the alumni parade on the 12th. Tom, Kenni, Steve, and Dan rode on the float with him. Notes were made to be sure to obtain candy next year.
Tom Lewis was installed as Treasurer. The South Dakota property tax-exempt form for the lodge has been submitted.
Education officer Tom Lewis shared True Purpose from Masonic Enlightenment.

The Semiquincentennial: July 4, 2026

Steve Wickre, Cole Fitch, Greg Westra, Randy Porter, Randy Smith, Mike Ingebrigtson, Dave Hansen, Joe West, Galen Jansen, Shane Swenson, Duane Van Noort, Tom Lewis, Dan Schlup, Carter Horner, Brian Sohl

Not Just a Man. A Mason.

 

How Do I Join?

Freemasonry is available to men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being. We are closed to avowed atheists and agnostics. There are no restrictions relating to race, creed, or religion.
To begin, contact a Mason by telephone, by e-mail, or in person. He will be happy to answer your questions, or refer you to someone who can.
If you decide that Masonry is right for you, the next step is to request a Petition for Degrees of Masonry, which will ask for some basic information, such as your name, age, occupation, and place of residence.
Your sponsor will present your petition to the Lodge, which will consider your request. When your petition is accepted, you will face a three-step initiation. Each step opens doors to new knowledge and deeper understanding.
These initiation rites are solemn and wholesome, intended to convey basic moral truths and principles of morality that are accepted by good men everywhere: the Golden Rule, tolerance, gratitude to the Almighty for His many blessings, love of and respect for one’s family, charity towards all men, and patriotism. Upon taking part in the the first step, called the Entered Apprentice degree, you will advance to the second degree, known as the Fellowcraft, and, ultimately, raised to the Master Mason degree.