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May 5, 2026

Early reminder: our next meeting, May 19th, is our election of officers. We will gather for a picture in front of the Lodge with the flag as noted below. Please come wearing your blue shirt if you have one.
Of special note is that we’ve nailed down a date for our Master Mason degree. If you have a part, start preparing for June 9th. This will be a special meeting so the degree is all that will be done, no business.
Grand Lodge provided an information packet. Included was:
    - A reminder that Lodge elections must occur on the last stated meeting in May or first stated meeting in June before Grand Lodge. Once done a Certificate of Election should be filled out on Grand View by the Secretary. This certificate is also used to elect At-Large voters for Grand Lodge.
    - The Grand Master requests that each Lodge gather on June 14th for a picture with their flag in front of their building. This is in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Photos will be featured in the July ’26 Masonic Messenger.
    - A reminder that the Lodges of South Dakota are requested to contribute a minimum of $200 toward deferment of the registration costs of Grand Lodge.
    - Also included were the proxies for Grand Lodge.
Grand Lodge will hold a “Candidate and Legislation Town Hall” on June 3rd at 7:30pm CST. This is to have all nominated Candidates present themselves along with an overview of proposed legislation for a more in depth rationale verbally.
The Masonic Messenger has the legislation and elections for the upcoming Grand Lodge. The Secretary will summarize it for a future meeting as was done last year.
Greg has yet to see Cole to coordinate some work on the roof, ceiling, and windows.
The banquet was attended by 24 Brothers. Greg was complimented by multiple Brothers on the program he delivered.
Dave was able to nail down Shane’s availability by text during the meeting. June 9th is now the date of the 3rd degree. Practice to be scheduled during our next meeting.
Education Officer Tom Lewis shared “Cinco de Mayo and the Masonic Connection” from California Freemason.

2026 Banquet

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.