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May 6, 2025

The Easter Egg hunt had 39 (ages 0-4), 31 (5-7), and 32 (8-10) for a total of 102 at the actual hunt.
We only had three unclaimed tickets in the 0-4 group for a total of 99 prizes handed out. $50 was taken out of the Steward’s Fund as change for the adult egg toss. This was included in the take as donation to the free-will lunch, a total of $95. We had a squirrel grab one of the eggs up into a tree. Once it got through the paper, it threw it away. The ladies are having a harder time finding people to help serve the meal so if there are extra hands help would be appreciated in the future.
Ditches were walked on the 22nd. Thanks for the help from Brian, Cole, Dan, Galen, Randy Porter, Steve, and Tom.
The May Banquet was held on the 4th. We took in a total of $525 and wrote out a check for $702. Around 36 people attended. Galen complimented Dave on his tribute to the ladies. He also said Kenni Snedeker’s remarks were very well done. Galen was complimented on his work on the service, as always.
The bathroom faucet is dripping so the water was turned off for between meetings, just not because of freezing possibilities.
Next meeting is Election of Officers. If you’re not there you can’t say no!
Dave brought up the desired visit to Elk Point, the 1st Wednesday in June would be the last shot for this Masonic year. We will discuss it more at the next meeting.
Another golf outing was discussed. The Secretary will send an email out to gauge interest.
Education officer Tom shared “Famous Masons - Arnold Palmer” from Wikipedia and The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

May 4

The annual banquet went very well, with two PGMs, several current GL officers, and Brothers from other Lodges, in addition to our own Lodge members in attendance.
MWB Virgil Anderson gave a very moving talk on his relationship with MWB Les, what he did for Masonry over many jurisdictions, and what a quality man his was. Several other Brothers also rose and talked of their personal connections with him.
Afterwards, all of the Brothers retired and returned wearing white gloves and aprons as Galen Jansen did his usual excellent job of delivering the Masonic Service. It was a fine tribute to the most influential Mason ever for Jeptha Lodge and far beyond. All present were equally moved.

May Banquet

Easter 2025

Not Just a Man. A Mason.

 

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