New The Craftsman Oct. 2016 copy - Northstar Lodge #23 · 2017. 6. 7. · Alyn & Anna Dull Bob Darling Jerry Butner - in Honor of Al Bedoo Shrine Temple Inez Hornibrook - in memory

Political Freedom, Religious Tolerance, Personal Integrity; Freemasonry - it's not for everyone! October 2016

Success! Now what’s next? First, I want to thank everyone who helped with or played in the golf tournament this last weekend. Once again it was a lot of fun and good fellowship. Participation was a little down this year with 9 team and 36 players. We also had 10-12 volunteers helping with side games and meal preparation throughout the day. There has been a lot of positive feedback from those who participated and there is already excitement for next years’ tournament. I have not calculated out the final numbers yet however I believe we roughly raised around $1400 in profit. There will be a detailed breakdown of all of the numbers available to anyone who wished to see them. Please let me know if you have any questions.

So what’s coming up next? We have several candidates that are ready to go through the degrees and still have a few that are in the middle of the petition process. We will start with the first degree on the night of October 10th. I would really like to

see a large number of brothers present as we bring through the next class of candidate. The more brothers that are there to support them through this process the more exciting it is for them. Also

we would love to see some old faces back at the lodge, maybe even participate in some of the

lectures. The 2nd degree is going to be tentatively planned for November 1st, which

is a non-standard lodge night.

One other note you may have noticed a small mess in the dining room this past few weeks.

For those of you who don’t know, we are going to be building a library in what has historically been the back storage room. The mess is because we had to temporarily move out some of the items that are normally stored in back. We will be starting construction on the new Masonic Library very soon and are very excited about this new project. Anyone who is interested in helping with or finding out more about the project can reach out to any of the Lodge Officers directly. We will be discussing the first construction date at our last meeting in September.

We will also be putting on a Widows Dinner sometime this fall, the date is TBD for now but we

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Alyn & Anna Dull

Bob Darling

Jerry Butner - in Honor of Al Bedoo Shrine Temple

Inez Hornibrook - in memory of Harold Hornibrook

Shirley McNary - in memory of Dick McNary

Christopher H. Kittleson - in memory of Howard B. Kittleson

Dr. John Pike

Marv Felderman - in memory of Pete Kloskowski, Dick McNary & Billy Pinnell

H. Casey Wolford

Mike Yankovich - in memory of Richard K. Brown

Keith Kennedy

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Chris Chopp - in memory of Peter Kloskowski

In memory of Lois & Hank Buelow

James Becker

Wayne L. Longwell - in memory of Jerry Longwell, Richard K. Brown & Peter Kloskowski

Gerald Plachecki

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will be organizing and sending out invitations very soon. The other event I want to make sure is on the calendar is the Kids Expo, where we will once again be running the Free Kids ID Program. The date for the Saint Cloud Kids Expo is October 29th, please add this date to your calendar we can always use extra hands to help get as many kids through as possible.

Once again thank you for your support this year and for all the things you do to help this wonderful organization.

WM, Peter Bauer

Order of Eastern Star - Granite Chapter Happy Fall! I hope all of you have had time to reflect on the beauty around us as the leaves show their colors.

We have collected a full basket of School Supplies for Anna Maries, which was delivered on 9/6 and they were very appreciative. The basket is still in the Fellowship Hall, so you can still bring your donations in October!

The Area Conference has a new format, and it is very informative and fun! Mark your calendar to plan to attend the next one, on October 15th in Brainard.

This is a busy time of year, and since “many hands make light work”, we really need all of our Sisters and Brothers help. Watch your email for a copy of the minutes for more meeting details.

Plan to attend our next meeting to get in on the planning for the Official Visit of the MN Grand Family in November and two Christmas Parties in December. We have a mystery trip planned and a Social on Sunday, 10/30 (since the Vikings play on

that Monday night we thought it was a good day to gather!).

See the schedule below for dates and times: Monday, October 3 - Stated Mtge. - Honor AM / AP Meeting – 7:30 pm Refreshments: Nancy Fischer/ Roger Taylor Saturday, October 15 - Area Conference, Brainerd 8:00 am Registration; 8:45 Conference, Lunch then Degrees Monday, October 17 – Mystery Trip Get ready to go visiting – should we dress in costume? Sunday, October 30 – 5th Week Social 1:00 pm at the Lodge for a quick “clean up”, then

Food and Fun!! Monday, November 7 - Stated Mtge. – Official

Visit of Grand Family Dinner - 6:30 pm; Meeting – 7:30 pm

Refreshments: Meghan Faundeen / Brenda Gergen

Monday, December 5- Stated Mtge. – Potluck / Christmas Party Dinner - 6:30 pm; Meeting – 7:30 pm Refreshments: Christmas Cookies Saturday, December 10th – All Masonic Christmas Party 3:00 – 6:00 pm – Lunch/ Santa/ Winter Lights Parade Inviting the Women and Children from Anna Marie’s as our Guest Part of our initiation reminds us that we bound together by beliefs, and dedicated to “good works” through “social enjoyment”. Come join in on the fun! Call if you have questions and we will see you in Chapter!

WM, Nancy Fischer

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St. Cloud Shrine Club St. Cloud Shrine club meeting for October will be on Tuesday the 4th at Michaels Austrian restaurant on Highway 10. Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a video presentation from Jim Tuorila on the Freedom Flight-POW/MIA hot air balloon. November is elections for the Club. Anyone interested in joining the leadership line should make it known. We could also use a new Chaplain if someone would like that honor. Non members interested in joining the Shrine are welcome to attend a meeting to find out more.

President, Jason Prodinsky

Past Masters The Past Masters meeting was held on Aug 29, 2016 outside the Lodge door at a sidewalk table. Being the only one there. I read a pamphlet on "What Is Masonry". It was very interesting. So the meeting was not a waste of time.

Basic needs, the basic definition of Economics is, Satisfying your wants and needs. Our wants are infinite. Our needs can be cut to the number of three. Shelter, Nourishment and Reproduction. Using that premise for the Past Masters Club.

Shelter: We have the Lodge.

Nourishment: Our objective is to nourish the Lodge.

Reproduction: We want to help, aid and assist the Master to Raise those interested to become fellow Masons.

For those that are interested and feel the Club was formed to fill the basic needs, our next meeting will be in the last week of December 2016.

Question: Is the Blue Lodge the workhorse of our Fraternity or a Social Club?email"[email protected] 320-333-1489

Respectfully,

PM, David A. Wilson

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Officers

Master - WM Peter Bauer 320-248-2017 [email protected]

SW - Bro Andrew Harmer 320-309-9494 [email protected]

JW - Bro Chris Chopp 320-260-0414 [email protected]

Treas. - WB Jesse Hopkins-Hoel 320-761-4621 [email protected]

Sec - WB Nick VanVleet 320-200-9491 [email protected]

LEO - WB Jim Youngren 320-267-4398 [email protected]

SD - Bro Justin Brown 320-533 -0465 [email protected]

JD - Bro Mark Sasse II (410) 858-7731 [email protected]



















York Rite The Joint Commandery and Royal Arch Sessions are held on those months containing 5 Tuesdays. The remaining Session for 2016 will be Tuesday, November 29th at North Star Lodge. A meal will be served at 6:30pm followed by the meeting which will start at 7:00pm. It’s a real advantage to have a local presence vs. commuting to a distant location to meet! Please join us!

Yours in the Faith:

Bruce Christofferson, HP

Brothers,

Please pass along to anyone you may know looking for a good used vehicle.

As per the September 2016 St Cloud Shrine Club Meeting. A Motion was made, seconded, and passed to sell the concession truck. The motion that passed, ask for sealed bids, with a starting minimum price of $1000.00. Highest bid received by the deadline will win the bid, tied bids will be drawn for a winner. (exact dollar amount bids listing dollars and cents starting at $1000.00 only).

NO BIDS STATING A DOLLAR or CENTS AMOUNT OVER THE HIGHEST BID RECIEVED WILL BE ACCEPTED!

All bids need to be mailed to the St. Cloud Shrine Club P.O. Box 232 Saint Cloud, MN 56302-0232. ALL BIDS MUST BE IN THE ST. CLOUD POST OFFICE BOX 232, by NOON on Monday October 31st. 2016. Winning bids will be announced at the November St. Cloud Shrine Club Meeting November 1st, 2016.

1991 FORD F250 CUSTOM / REGULAR CAB / LONG BOX/ 2 WHEEL DRIVE/ in GOOD RUNNING CONDTION.

• 90,000 miles

• 5.8L V8 with EFI

• AC

• Cruise Control

• Trailer Kit with Class 3 Hitch

• Electric Trailer Brakes

• Power Steering

• Power Brakes

• AM/FM Radio

• Grill Brush Guard

• Clean Interior

• Dual Gas Tanks

• No Obvious Body Rust or Damage

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New The Craftsman Oct. 2016 copy - Northstar Lodge #23 · 2017. 6. 7. · Alyn & Anna Dull Bob Darling Jerry Butner - in Honor of Al Bedoo Shrine Temple Inez Hornibrook - in memory