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May 23, 2025
Spearfish #18 is holding an All Masonic Weekend June 13th through the 15th. Dinner on the 14th requires an RSVP no later than May 30th.
There is an online event where the proposed legislation and candidates are going to be presented. This happens via Google Meet on June 4th at 7:00pm. They would like those attending to make their reservation before June 4th. If you did not receive the email from the Grand Lodge contact the secretary and he’ll forward the email to you.
Anniversaries for May are Robert Sannes (30 years) and Galen Jansen (30 years).
The golf outing thus far has three interested parties that have responded to the email. Doug, Robert, and Steve. Dave, Galen, and Tom expressed interest at the meeting bringing the total to six.
Settng a date for pulling the walls in was discussed but we’ll wait until we have more of the involved parties in attendance.
Brian will check into the faucet but we usually turn the water off anyway.
The visit to Elk Point was pushed off until the fall so we can give them more heads up. We also had some that wanted to go but are unable to make June 4th.
Election of officers for the 2025-2026 Masonic Year as follows:
- Worshipful Master: Greg Westra
- Senior Warden: Brian Sohl
- Junior Warden: Daniel Schlup
- Treasurer: Duane Van Noort
- Secretary: Joseph West
The Grand Lodge legislation was discussed.
Education Officer Tom Lewis shared “Benjamin Franklin: Freemason and Founding Father” from the Grand Lodge of Ohio and Freemason.com.
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