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November 5, 2024

The drape for PGM Mike Rodman was removed from the Charter.
The Secretary has received one reply thus far for the Oyster Stew from PGM Aaron Zahn. He’ll RSVP later with a head count, hopefully a bus load again. He also asked if it was OK if they borrowed Jeopardy to be held in Sioux Falls.
MWB Dane Bloch sent a communication about Election Day and to remember our civic duties as well as to guard ourselves against actions that may reflect upon the Lodge as a whole.
Bob Fitch, Cole Fitch, Dave Hanen, Duane Van Noort, Galen Jansen, Greg Westra, Randy Porter, Ron West, Steve Wickre, and Tom Lewis — ten brothers in all — walked ditches on October 22nd.

Brian Sohl, Dave Hansen, Galen Jansen, Greg Westra, and Randy Porter visited Ron Chenault.

The Oyster Stew assignments are as follows:
- Oyster Stew: Ron West
- Chili: Dave Hansen, Tom Lewis, Mike Ingebrigtson
- Juice: Galen Janen
- Water: Brian Sohl
- Setup Helpers at 2:00 pm: Dave, Joe, and possibly Galen a little early.
The Library Board and librarians are invited to the Oyster Stew, hopefully swe will have a check to present at that time.
Brian will get ahold of Justin with the fire department to see if they would prefer the 14th instead of the 7th for Santa.
Lunch for the 3rd of December will be Tom Lewis, with hopefully Judy to present a class on using the AED unit.
The sign from Skogman is an older more valuable one. Rough estimate is $300. A thought is to use it in addition to the current sign for the float.
Dave presented an option of recognizing Les Spies at the Recognition Banquet given he passed during the COVID pandemic, and proper Masonic services could not be held at the time.
Education Officer Tom Lewis presented Masonic Brothers and Halloween.

November 19, 2024: Brothers and Visitors

Check presentation to the Hudson Library Historical Association

Not Just a Man. A Mason.

 

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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.