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Over the past month or so, it has been my honor and privilege to help start the ball rolling for the formation of a Registered Student Organization (RSO) on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln called “The Freemasons of UNL”. As of today, a Letter of Intent has been filed and accepted with the student government with 5 student signatures, all Freemasons, and the organization’s faculty advisor, M.W.B. James F. Brown Jr., Professor of Accounting. We have two other UNL faculty lined up who will be secondary advisors to the organization. From the acceptance of the Letter of Intent, the organization has 90 days to file a constitution with the student government. Within 14 days after the constitution is received, a committee from the student government (ASUN) will decide whether the constitution is in good order and the group can meet as an official RSO. Assuming all goes well with the constitution, we hope to have the group approved and meeting as an RSO early spring 2012.

It has been many years since there was a student organization comprised of Master Masons on UNL’s campus. In fact, Acacia Fraternity, founded in 1904, was the last to have such a membership requirement and Acacia dropped its Masonic membership requirement in 1933. The Acacia Chapter on UNL’s campus is the oldest existing Acacia Chapter, being the fourth Chapter founded. Recently, Nebraska Chapter has run into hard times, having to rent out the Fraternity’s house due to low membership. In speaking with the national office, they are living once more in their house on Vine Street, but there are currently

less than ten active members of Acacia in the house. Hopefully the RSO and Acacia can work together in some way to the benefit of both organizations. I’ve attempted to contact the Chapter Advisor concerning the RSO but I have yet to speak to him.

Membership in the RSO will not be limited to Freemasons. It will be open to any student who is interested in learning more about the Masons, their history, the appendant bodies, and, if so motivated, joining the larger Fraternity. Per UNL RSO guidelines, there can be non-student members, though only UNL student members have voting rights and are allowed to hold office. Our current thought is to allow non-student members but require them to be dues paying members of an adult body, either Blue Lodge or Eastern Star. Quite a bit of thought has gone into developing the structure of the organization. While space does not permit me to publish the proposed constitution, I can tell you I’m excited and encouraged by the positive comments I’ve had helping to get the group started. Our founding members hold Masonic memberships in Lincoln, Weeping Water, and Las Vegas, NV. I’ve been privileged to cross paths with them at some point in time, even helping to raise two of them.

The benefits of having a student group on campus are enormous! A RSO can sponsor events on campus and have a booth at Big Red Welcome. I’ve been a member of the Grand Lodge’s Public Relations Committee and the Grand Chapter’s Youth Committee when conversation turned to how we can engage Masonic Youth on college campuses across Nebraska. We seem to lose our Youth during the college years and relatively few of them go on to join our adult bodies. Hopefully the RSO will be a place Masonic Youth can congregate and help bridge the gap between the youth groups and adult organizations. We also hope UNL’s RSO can serve as a template for the formation of others at UNO, UNK, Peru State, Wayne State, and Chadron State. Though, assuming RSO requirements are the same from campus to campus, the largest hurdle to overcome will be finding enough college students who are Master Masons to sign the Letter of Intent. My Blue Lodge is in the process of raising one attending Peru State, but that’s only one.

If you are a college student or know of a college student who would like more information about “The Freemasons of UNL”, contact myself or chapter advisor M.W.B. James F. Brown Jr.

In This Issue:

RSO forming at UNLPage 1

Cotner Lodge has soup supper

Page 1

Liberty Lodge’s longtime secretary retires

Page 2

Swisher Lodge U.D. reports from

AfghanistanPage 2

Lancaster Lodge confers MM Degree

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Craftsman Lodge installs flag pole

Page 3

North Star Lodge presents awards

Page 4

Eiche DeMolay heads to Eagle Raceway

Page 4

East Lincoln Lodge welcomes three new

membersPage 4

Starcraft Chapter reports

Page 4

Lincoln Lodge to have joint installation of

officersPage 4

Martha Washington’s delicious creamed

chicken dinnerPage 5

Myrtle Chapter elects officers

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Temple Chapter learns election history

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Electa Chapter hears landmarks

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Lincoln Assembly and Bethel 60

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TrestleboardPage 7

Hickman Lodge raises two new members

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Installation CalendarPage 8

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Cotner Lodge 297Val Ryckman, Correspondent

SpECIAL EvENTS

The Annual Cotner Temple Soup supper on Oct. 21 was well attended. Several people enjoyed the use of the chair lift that was up and running for the event. Five Cotner members attended the Masonic Education Symposium held at the Scottish Rite Temple on Oct. 24. Cotner members bid against each other for the privilege of sharing a lunch prepared by Job’s Daughters Bethel 63 at a Mystery Lunch on Oct. 30. Boxes were creatively decorated and auctioned off raising over $200 for HIKE. A Widows Dinner was held at Lone Star Steakhouse on Nov. 6. Seventeen people enjoyed an evening of great food and fellowship honoring the widows of the members of our Fraternity.

DEgREES CONfERRED

Brothers Wade Joyce and Paul Clark were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons on Oct.

17. A ritual practice was held Oct. 24, with everyone practicing for 2012 proficiency due in December.

REgULARCOMMUNICATION

The traditional election night dinner of oyster stew and chili was enjoyed by members prior to the regular communication on Nov. 7. Brother Jerry Pigsley gave a presen-tation on the Sertoma organization during the meal time. Two new members were accepted for affili-ation. It was proposed and voted to donate $50 to the Masters and Wardens club for Christmas gifts. Elections for 2012 officers were held with the following results:

Worshipful Master......Greg MasonSr. Warden......................Don GrayJr. Warden..................Jerry PigsleySecretary......W.B. Ralph RiemannTreas.......W.B. Charlie CummingsTrustee......................Val Ryckman

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to the new leadership team!

Newly elected 2012 Cotner Lodge Officers are from L to R: Jr. Warden Jerry pigsley, Treasurer W.B. Charlie Cummings, Worshipful Master greg Mason, Secretary W.B. Ralph Riemann and Sr. Warden Don gray. Val Ryckman photo

great food and fellowship was enjoyed by all at the Cotner Lodge Widows Dinner on Nov. 6. Val Ryckman photo

Brothers Wade Joyce and paul Clark were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons on Oct. 17 at Cotner Lodge. Photo courtesy of Val Ryckman

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MASTER MASON DEgREE

Lancaster Lodge No. 54 was honored to confer the sublime degree of a Master Mason on Bro. Anton Miller on Nov. 11. Bro. Anton is concertmaster for the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra and is a professor of violin at New York University Steinhardt.

W.B. Merv McDonough conferred and M.W.B. Jim Brown delivered his usual stellar King Solomon. Bro. Adam Thayer debuted as second ruffian and was spot on. Bro. Gary Haun did an excellent job as second

craftsman and Bro. Luke Hepner acted as Junior Deacon for the second section. Great job, Brethren!

ELECTION Of OffICERS

Officers elected to serve Lan-caster 54 for the ensuing Masonic are: Worshipful Master..........Tyler WhiteSr. Warden...............WB Ben HughesJr. Warden......................Shane RhianSecretary.............M.W.B. Russ RenoTreasurer................W.B. Joe Huskey.

An open Installation of Off icers wi l l be he ld on Sun., Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The appointed officers have not been announced as of this writing.

Lancaster Lodge No. 54 raised Bro. Anton Miller, concertmaster for the Lincoln Symphpony Orchestra on veterans Day, Nov. 11. Bro Miller is also a professor of violin at New York University Steinhardt. Russ Reno photo

Liberty Lodge 300Wade Kendle, Correspondent

STATED MEETINg

Liberty Lodge 300 met for its regular stated meeting on Nov. 3. Senior Warden Mark Eliker served as Worshipful Master in the absence of W.M. Randy Cox who is still recovering from a bad car accident.

fOUR MASTER MASONS RECOgNIZED

Brothers Scott Von Minden, Zackary Soderquist, John Deisler and Andy Seachord were conducted west of the alter and presented their new member packets including their bibles and aprons.

ELECTION Of OffICERS

Bro. Mark turned the meeting over to W.B. Wade Kendle who conducted the election of officers for 2012. Elected to serve were as follows:

Worshipful Master..........Mark ElikerSr. Warden.....................Mark TurnerJr. Warden........................Dale SmithSecretary.............W.B. Wade KendleTreasurer.............W.B. Bob ForemanTrustee...................W.M. Randy Cox

T h e a p p o i n t e d o f f i c e r s

for 2012 are as fo l lows:

Chaplain..................Zack SoderquistSr. Deacon.................Andy SeachordJr. Deacon.....................John DeislerSr. Steward...................Dennis HechtJr. Deacon..................Lance NeemanTyler....................W.B. James BattenMarshall................Charles Holderby

INSTALLATION Of OffICERS

We will be having a Joint Installation of Officers with Lincoln Lodge 19 on Thur., Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m. The installtion is open to the public.

LODgE SECRETARY RETIRES

After 19 years in the post, Right W.Bro. Bruce Watkins, who also serves as Grand Lodge Secretary, officially retired from Lodge Secretary this year. Although we know he will still be a fixture around our lodge and will still serve as our Deputy Grand Custodian for the foreseeable future, we know he will enjoy his time off. On behalf of Liberty Lodge 300, Congratulations and Thank You R.W.B. Bruce for your service to Liberty Lodge 300!

SWISHER LODgE U.D. OpERATIONAL IN

AfgHANISTAN

Written by W.B. Patrick Barger, Personal Representative of the Grand Master of Nebraska.

Nebraska Masonry is Alive and Well...in Afghanistan! The travelling men of Nebraska Freemasonry flew that well-known pseudonym to renewed heights in the last few weeks. Swisher Lodge Under Dispensation was open once again in the war-torn country of Afghanistan, half-way around the globe. Acting under dispensation from Most Worshipful Brother Bruce A. Baker, Swisher Lodge opened its doors in Kabul, Afghanistan in early December 2011. The Grand Lodge of Nebraska shipped the famous “Swisher Kit” containing all tools and accessories necessary to conduct a lodge communication to me and all items were put to good use.

As you know, Swisher Lodge was named after Bro. (SSG) Christopher Swisher of Lincoln

Lodge No. 19, killed in Iraq in 2003. Everything we do is dedicated to him.

This lodge formed and I was installed Worshipful Master, WB Ritchie Inns of Cotner Lodge No. 297 as Senior Warden, and Brother Blair Talley of Lancaster Lodge No. 54 as Junior Warden. It was nice to have the top three officers of this lodge be Nebraska Masons, as all three of us are currently stationed at various locations across Afghanistan. The three of us extend our Masonic greetings to all of you.

The lodge currently has fifteen members hailing from all corners of the earth. Besides Nebraska, the Phillipines, Nova Scotia, Texas, Virginia, Germany, Washington, Colorado, and South Dakota are represented.

Since the lodge was formed, we initiated and passed Brother Phil Holguin, a retired Command Sergeant Major and Army Ranger in the U.S. Army. As the lodge continues to grow in numbers, we hope to have enough members to perform the entire Master Mason degree for him. We were very fortunate to have WB Ritchie Inns

in attendance on the evening of the Fellow Craft degree, as he delivers a flawless rendition of the Middle Chamber lecture, as many of you already know. Without Ritchie present to do that, we could not have performed the degree. This, however, is the first time he has delivered the lecture using pictures of the staircase, pillars, and orders of architecture printed on cardstock (there isn’t room in the Swisher Kit to roll up a twenty-foot long canvas or two 18 cubit-high pillars). An ammunition box with a towel on top served as the kneeler for the candidate, and a wooden stand used to hang our Individual Body Armor and helmet served as the square that supported his left elbow. Three more of these stands served as the pedestals for the top three officers as well. Brother Phil Holguin is pictured in the center with WB Patrick Barger on his left and WB Ritchie Inns on his right. Bro. John Gruehl of Virginia is on the far left and Bro. Mark Buechler from South Dakota is on the far right.

I am pleased to report that we have a number of people stationed

here who are interested in joining Masonry. Perhaps it is true that many (if not most) of them will return to their homes and join local lodges. No matter—our very existence in Afghanistan is evidence that Masonry is a worldwide fraternity and they will always remember their first experience in

Masonry was in a Nebraska lodge. Although a few months

ago I came from the West travelling to the East, I am eagerly anticipating going back the other direction soon. God Bless You, our beloved country, and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

SWISHER LODGE U.D.Courtesy of the Grand Lodge Office

Bro. phil Holguin, who was recently passed to the de-gree of a fellow Craft Mason, is pictured in the center with W.B. patrick Barger on his left and W.B. Ritchie Inns on his right. Bro. John gruehl of virginia is on the far left and Bro. Mark Buechler from South Dakota is on the far right. Photo courtesy of the Grand Lodge Office

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North Star Lodge 227Bob Tooker, Correspondent

Craftsman Lodge 314Bruce L. Trautwein, Correspondent

pANCAkE fEED The Annual Pancake Feed the

morning of the Nov. 20 brought out 156 for breakfast to help continue the lodge renewal program.

Chi Phi Fraternity and the Lincoln Northeast High School JROTC, assisted 10 of the Craftsmen lodge members in Lodge clean-up, setting up, preparation, and serving the Pancake Breakfast.

vETERANS DAY

W.B. James Rider and Bro. Ron Tillman attended the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Program at Lincoln Northeast High School. W.B. Rider commented that he sat next to a WWII Veteran and he could still wear his uniform. The way the Veterans were honored was a wonderful tribute.

fLAg pOLE

W.B. Ralph Beach, W.B. Gene Sibley, and Bro. Ron Tillman erected a new 20 foot flag pole on the corner of the lodge grounds next to 27th street so we are now able to fly the American Flag on the property again.

TRESTLE BOARD Of THE MONTH Of DECEMBER

Dec. 6 - Regular Communi-

cation - 6 PM Fellowship Dinner Turkey - 7 Pm Business Meeting

Remember that attending

lodge is bonding with friends and brothers. Please join us.

If transportation to lodge is needed contact: Bro. Bruce L Trautwein J.W. 402 560-7304. I will arrange a ride or pick up and return home myself.

LADIES NIgHT

North Star Lodge held it annual Ladies Night Oct. 29 with around 75 members and guests in attendance. Loin of the fatted calf with au jus, toad stools and potato casserole were served under the direction and leadership of W.B. Steve Wetzel. Elvis dropped in and swooned the ladies with songs, kisses and leis. W.B. Leland Merrill was presented his 60 year pin by W.M. Keith Brocksmith. W.B. Leland was raised May 23 1951. He commented on how overwhelmed he was when he discovered how many members of his family drove a considerable distance to witness his raising.

BUSINESS MEETINg

The festive board was spread at 6:30 with leftover prime rib, potato casserole and salad. We ate too much. Normal business was conducted. W.M. Keith announced his presentation of the 60 year pin to Bro. Leroy Okeson at the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth earlier in the day. Bro. Leroy was raised Apr. 25, 1951. It was also announced Grand Lodge mailed Bro. Harry Spencer Jr his 60 year pin. Next month, Bro. Arlen Beam will be presented his 60 year pin at the December Business Meeting. A pretty cool mile stone I think. The W.M. also announced a Table Lodge will be called for Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meal will be a potluck with the Lodge furnishing the meat.

The election of officers for 2012 was held with Bro. David Peck elected to the East, Bro. Brent Elder to the West and W.B. David Sierks to the South. Bro. Allen Plucknett was elected to as Treasurer, W.B. Steve Wetzel was reelected as Secretary and W.B. Evan Haydon was elected as Trustee. I’m sure Bro. David will be contacting some of you about the appointed positions. If asked, please happily serve.

‘BOUND BY A TIEOTHERS kNOW NOT’

Veterans Day was observed Nov. 11 to remember and honor those that served and especially those who sacrificed all in service of our country. I couldn’t help being moved by Solomon Hood, a Civil War Veteran who was commander of a Grand Army of The Republic Post in Pennsylvania who stated: “Few things give stronger ties than common suffering. They who have tramped on long, weary marches together, lay down with the ground for a couch and the sky for a covering, felt the keen pangs of hunger and the burning thrust, faced death together, are bound by a tie others know not.” I think that

sums it up as well as it has ever been explained or has ever been stated.

THANkSgIvINg

Seymour Kittleman was a good man, and he went to Heaven and the Lord Himself greeted him at the pearly gates and asked him if he was hungry. “I could eat,”

said Kittleman. The Lord opened a can of tuna, and they shared it. Kittleman said, “Lord, I am very happy to be in heaven, but ---- I thought I’d get something more than a can of tuna.” The Lord said, “For just two people, it’s too much trouble to cook.”

Till Next Month!\

Sixty year member Leland Merrill receives his certificate from Worshipful Master keith Brock-smith. W.B. Leland was raised in North Star Lodge No. 227 on May 23, 1951. Bob Tooker photo

Bro. Leroy Okeson is presented his 60 year cer-tificate by Worshipful Master keith Brocksmith at his residence, The Masonic Home in platts-mouth. Bro. Leroy was raised in North Star Lodge No. 227 on Apr. 25, 1951. Bob Sides photo

Bro. Leroy Okeson gets a special congratula-tions from his daughter Janet Sides on his 60 year membership in North Star Lodge No. 227 while his wife Betty looks on. Bob Sides photo

COMRADESHIp

Ahhh! Yes, it’s that time of year again, Halloween! Which means that it’s time for the DeMolay boys to scream and cry for their mommies. And scream we did (a few of us even fell down).

Eiche boys went to Eagle Raceways this month and, as usual, it was an adventure. We went in as men and left as boys. Although I must hand it to Wyatt and Colton who made a duet out of a Katie Perry song at Scary-oke. Fergie rocked the country music, John belted an oldies and Seth mellowed it out with some R & B. That took more guts than going through the haunted houses!

The reason outings like this are so important is because they build Comradeship and Brotherhood. I feel that comradeship is very important, and not just because it’s one of DeMolay’s Seven Cardinal Virtues.

Even though we go to different schools, live in different parts of the city and are involved in different activities, DeMolay brings our many different personalities together and helps us grow as young men.

Knowing that Tom Osborne has worked with young men getting them to work as a team for years, I asked him what his thoughts on Comradeship were. He said, “We don’t often use the term “comradeship” in athletics, but it is rather synonymous with words such as team chemistry, teamwork, caring about others, etc.

I have found that the team chemistry issue is every bit as important as physical ability and coaching in athletic success. If a team is composed of players seeking individual goals and

individual acclaim with very little thought to others on the team, no matter how talented the team might be, they will not achieve anywhere near what they could achieve if there is a willingness to sacrifice personal goals for team accomplishment. If the players truly care about each other and are united in a common cause, they can accomplish great things. So I guess the term comradeship that you use is certainly appropriate.”

Taking Dr. Osborne’s words to heart, imagine how far we can go in life with our DeMolay brothers by our sides.

Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterKeegan Miller, Correspondent

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The November stated meeting was held Nov. 2 at 2645 B Street. Worthy Matron Ingrid Hansen opened with a quote, “Nothing makes a more productive person than one who does things at the last minute.” Worthy Patron, Dennis, welcomed all. We received the pin and certificate for Sis. Annie Altine Hahn, whose name was submitted for the Emhoff Award.

ELECTION Of OffICERS

The Chapter held their election of officers for 2012. The installation will be held on Wed., Jan. 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., 2645 B Street. Worthy Matron-elect, Cora Redwine and Worthy Patron-elect, Jim Banister. When my youngest daughter was in Job’s Daughters, I always told her, if you wanted someone to be an officer for you, then you should say yes when asked to be an officer for them. I thank those that have already said yes when asked to be an officer for this next year.

ILLNESS AND DEATHS:

Bro. Carroll Foust suffered a light stroke that affected his left side. He’s doing much better. Bro. Bob Ellis has been ill with a reaction to some medication. Sis. Ortrude Snyder will have cataract surgery in December and January. Sis. Enid Scharton had sinus surgery. Bro. Ernie Remmers had surgery. He had been in Madonna but is home now. Sis. Betty Jackson P.M. was in the hospital. And Sis. Julie Fowler had been in the hospital.

The Chapter is saddened to lose two members. Sis. Annabell Peterson, age 98, died on Oct. 12. She was a 70 year member. Services were on Oct. 18. Sis. Ruth Mulder, age 87, passed away on Oct. 15. Her services were held on Oct. 19.

gOOD NEWS

Sis. Nita Babcock is on a cruise to the Middle East and Sis. Marcia Michaelson is headed to the Southern Carribean.

OTHER ORgS

Kensington met Nov. 1 with 17 in attendance. Each were asked to bring an item they couldn’t live without. Their next meeting will be Dec. 1.

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons will meet at the home of Sis. Ruth Beach. Sis. Ileen Smith will be the hostess.

CLOSINg

Worthy Matron Ingrid thanked the Chapter for her birthday card and gift. She thanked her pro-tem officers for the evening, Glee Warnke as Conductress and Roger Warnke as Chaplain, and she thanked Bev Ryba, P.M. for providing the refreshments.

T h e Wo r t h y M a t r o n closed the meeting with some “notes” found on hospital charts. Worthy Patron Dennis thanked all for coming and invited all downstairs for refreshments.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS:

Jan. 1 - Jerrold CopleyJan. 1 - Willa BarrJan. 2 - Rachel LyberisJan. 11 - Caroline TuelJan. 12 - George MackJan. 15 - Mary Diane StoutJan. 20 - Edna SimpsonJan. 21 - LuEtta AndersonJan. 25 - Alma WilsonJan. 27 - Art AtkinsonJan. 28 - Larry ShaferJan. 29 - Patricia Gormley

“Happiness is possible only when one is busy. The body must toil, the mind must be occupied, and the heart must be satisfied. Those who do good as opportunity offers are sowing seed all the time, and they need not doubt the harvest.”

--Author unknown

Lodge 210 brethren are sowing seed as they continue to conduct degrees, complete proficiency exams and enjoy the potluck with the business meeting to follow at our temporary lodge, Craftsmen 314 at 27th and B Street.

BUSINESS MEETINg

On Thu., Nov. 3, one new petition was read, and an investigation committee was appointed by W.M. Jeff Wunder. After completing the usual order of business, the election for the 2012 officers was held. Elected Officers were as follows:

Worshipful Master.......Kevin PrattSr. Warden.................Garen MillerJr. Warden.............Anthony YoungSecr./Treas.........W.B. Scott Dodge

Continuing on as Trustees are W.B. Robert Wunder, W.B. Chuck Godwin, W.B. Scott Dietrick, W.B. Tom Michaelson, Bro. Jimmie Delp and Bro. Kevin Pratt.

INSTALLATION OF THE 2012 OFFICERS WILL BE THU., JAN. 19 at 7 p.m. It will be an open installation and guests are welcome.

CHAIR LIfT

Sufficient funds were raised to support installing a chair lift from the basement dining room to the lodge area—a two level process. The lift will be installed by the end of the year in time for the installation.

MOvINg BACk HOME

The construction company has been on the job continually and there is a possibility that we will be back in the lodge sometime in December.

--The years move ever so quickly and time waits for no one. Once again it’s the Holiday Season when we should meet and greet one another in the spirit of friendship and brotherhood. Friendship and brotherhood cannot be bound by place and time. It is carried in each of us . . . in our hearts, in our minds and in our spirits.--

East Lincoln Lodge 210Charles Godwin, Correspondent

W.M. Jeff Wunder presents Bro. garen Miller a copy of the history of East Lincoln Lodge 210 and our 100th Anniversary coin. Scott Dodge photo

W.M. Jeff Wunder presents Bro. Lonniekastrup with his 2011 Dues card and BlueNebraska lapel pin. Scott Dodge photo

W.M. Jeff Wunder presents Bro. Mark Lighthallwith his 2011 Dues card and Blue Nebraskalapel pin. Scott Dodge photo

Tue., Nov. 1, Lincoln Lodge 19 met for its regular communic-aion. The primary order of busi-ness was election of officers for the 2012 Masonic Year. The elected and appointed officers of Lincoln Lodge 19 for 2012 are as follows:

Worshipful Master......Scott KellerSr. Warden...............Richard WyattJr. Warden...W.B. Bruce AndersonSr. Deacon...................Jacob SorikJr. Deacon.................Nathan JonesSecr./Treas.........W.B. Chuck BurkSr. Steward......W.B. Virgil MeintsJr. Steward.......M.W.B. Reg KuhnTyler................W.B. Ken Koop Jr.Chaplain.............W.B. Don Arp Jr.Trustee.............M.W.B. Reg Kuhn

INSTALLATION Of OffICERS

Lincoln Lodge No. 19 will be having a joint, open installation of officers with Liberty Lodge No. 300 at the Masonic Temple, 1635 L St. on Thu., Jan. 12, 2012 with the ceremony of Installation beginning at 7:00 p.m. The installation will be open to the public. Your presence is earnestly solicited. Come support the officers of Lincoln Lodge No. 19, the oldest Masonic Lodge in Lincoln.

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BUSINESS MEETINg

M y r t l e C h a p t e r 9 4 opened its November stated mee t ing wi th 17 members i n a t t endance i n r egu l a r form at 7:30 p.m. Worthy M a t r o n Ty r a Ta t e o p e n e d the meet ing by welcoming eve ryone . Wor thy Pa t ron Greg also welcomed everyone.

W. M Ty r a c l o s e d t h e mee t ing congra tu la t ing a l l the newly e lec ted off icers as W.P. Greg did the same.

ELECTION OfOffICERS

Here a re the e l ec t ion results for the 2012 year. Thanks to all who agreed to serve for the following year. Installation of Officers will be held on Sun., Jan. 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Worthy Matron…......Deb KendleWorthy Patron.......Brent MyersAssoc. Matron...........Jeanne BonnettAssoc. Patron......Wade KendleSecretary.......Robyn ThrockmortonTreasurer.. . . . .Bette CumminsConductress…...Connie WeirAssoc. Conductress..Dehnia HerrickTrustee..........Emily Schoenleber

BEST CHOICE LABELS

Keep saving those Best Choice Labels. You can turn in your labels on the bulletin board at the Masonic Temple, or to Steve and Norma Brown.

DUES ARE DUE

Great news!!! The 2012 dues cards are in. Here is your friendly reminder that you can pay your dues for the 2012 year at anytime. If you need to mail them in, please contact our Secretary Helen Plucknett.

Helen Plucknett7828 Stonewall Court

Lincoln, NE 68506402-488-4450

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Nov. 18 – Sis. Nita Babcock

Myrtle 94Deb Kendle, Corr.

Martha Washington 153Janice Nitz, Correspondent

BUSINESS MEETINg

Worthy Matron Gwen Hurst-Anderson opened the Nov. 3 meeting with a talk on the symbolism of the number 5. In ancient numerology, 5 contains the numbers 3 and 2. Three is a perfect number therefore symbolizes God; two is an imperfect number and represents human beings. In the number 5 God the perfect and humanity the imperfect are brought together. Therefore the number 5 speaks of reconciliation between God and Humans. The number 5 is shown in many ways in our Order. Worthy Patron Mark Poston welcomed everyone for being in attendance and provided us with a little humor of jokes from a book.

There was a discussion about our by-laws not being approved yet. Since we don’t have the official copy from the Jurisprudence Committee, our dues must remain $10 for 2012.

Sis. Violet Erway, an 83-year member of the Order, will be presented the Imhoff Award at our Dec. 1 meeting. We will have a pot luck dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meat and dessert will be provided; members are to bring side dishes to share. We will also honor our two newest 50 year members, our candidate who will be initiated after the dinner and our new members who were elected by Affiliation. We hope to have as many 50 year members in attendance as possible so we can honor them, too.

TEMpLE BOARD REpORT

Brother John Kirby gave a financial report and budget for 2012 from the Temple Board. Both George Washington Lodge and Martha Washington Chapter will pay rent each month. We elected to pay the rent in full for 2012 so we can help cover ex-penses during the winter months.

ELECTION Of OffICERS

The following new officers were elected to serve in 2012:

Worthy Matron….....Michelle SmithWorthy Patron.......Mark HeilmanAssoc. Matron...........Betty KirbyAssoc. Patron......Rick AndersonSecretary.......Elizabeth WilhiteTreasurer......Shirley Boardman

Conductress…...Paula BeezleyAssoc. Conductress..Janet LundholmTrustee..........Gwen Hurst-AndersonTe m p l e b o a r d m e m b e r s : S i s t e r s He id i Wa l l , E r in S tone , and Laura Lovet t .

W.P. Mark gave a talk on the 10th Landmark of the Order: the right of every member to appeal from the decision of a Subordinate Chapter to the Grand Chapter or its executive head. Conductresses current and past were honored. Those in attendance were: Sisters Paula Beezley, Maxine Buckhart, Charlotte Contatore, Gwen Hurst-Anderson, Betty Kirby, Jeanne Krenk, Janice Nitz, Michelle Smith and Elizabeth Wilhite.

Closing remarks from W.M. Gwen came from a book entitled Flipping Brilliant: “Don’t always follow the crowd, but do believe in the camaraderie of kindred souls.”

COURTESY REpORT

Past Matron Lilian Bauer’s brother, Harry Eichler of Denver, CO, passed away Oct. 4. Sister Heather Anderson’s Uncle is in the hospital and is not doing very well. Sis. Janet Lundholm’s son passed his boards to be a nurse practioner.

NOvEMBER BIRTHDAYS

S i s . J e a n n e K r e n k a n d B r o . D a v i d S i e r k s .

NOvEMBERANNIvERSARY

Sis. Janice Nitz.

CREAMED CHICkEN DINNER BEST HOME

COOkED MEAL!!

Second Saturday of the month December through March, 4:30 to 7:00. After having the meal in November, I’ve dubbed this the BEST HOME COOKED COMFORT FOOD!!! Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes or homemade biscuits, vegetables, tea or coffee for a value price of $6. From this correspondent’s perspective (I’m a picky eater): I loved this meal!! Great on a cold night to have a home cooked meal like Mom used to make! Took a to-go box to my husband, and he gave it a thumb up. Would have been a two thumbs up he said but he was too busy eating!

Temple Chapter 271Wendy Garrison, Correspondent

BUSINESS MEETINg

Worthy Matron Laurie opened the Nov. 3 meeting by sharing information about election history in the United States. She reminded us that it is both a right and privilege to be able to vote. She chose the month of November as it is an election month. We were greeted by Worthy Patron Don Jelinek.

The Lincoln Rainbow Assembly was thanked for their preparation of the soup supper for tonight’s meeting.

We w i l l h a v e a n exemplification initiation at our December meeting on the fifth. Our annual Ingathering was a potluck and held on Nov. 20.

Our annual Temple Christmas party will be on Dec. 19. The Masonic Youth Groups of Lincoln have been invited to attend.

The District Supervisor School will be Jan. 14-16 and

our chapter is being asked to serve some of the meals.

Election of officers was held. Line offices were filled by a vote of proclamation. Many people have been asked but no one is interested in taking the position of Associate Conductress. Brother Don shared a paper he had written about the importance of taking responsibility for offices in the chapter. He warned the Temple members that there could be dire consequences for the chapter if people don’t step up and take offices.

COURTESY REpORT

Sis. Nadine Bauer reported that she sent a sympathy card to the family of Francis Thompson, who died on Oct. 13. Also, a card was sent to the family of Bro. Norval Stewart, who passed away on Oct. 29. Sis. Earleen Ladd is still having some problems from her foot injury.

Electa Chapter 8Susie Dunn, Correspondent

BUSINESS MEETINg

Members of Electa gathered for the November stated meeting. Chapter opened in short form in the small Chapter room. This evening those in attendance wore their service uniforms or something patriotic in anticipation of Veterans Day. Worthy Matron Denise Lagueux welcomed everyone with an anonymous poem about leaves. Worthy Patron Mike Lagueux greeted everyone with the poem “They Did Their Share” by Joanna Fuchs in appreciation of our Veterans.

A s h o r t b u s i n e s s m e e t i n g f o l l o w e d .

COURTESY REpORT

On behalf of Courtesy Chair, Sister Marian Walters, Secretary Bro. Doug Johnson reported that a get-well card was sent to Sister Corene Herbster who is recovering from a recent surgery. A sympathy card was also sent to Bro. Bob Foreman on the death of his brother.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements included the All-Temple Christmas party on Dec. 11; Bethel No. 5 Soup Supper on Nov. 13; the Past Matron and Patron holiday get-together later this month.

W.M. Denise also announced that brunch will be held on Nov. 19 at the Temple beginning at 11:30 a.m. We will prepare Christmas cards. Wear your favorite bedroom slippers.

LANDMARkS READ

W.P. Mike read the Landmarks of Eastern Star to the Chapter.

CLOSINg

W.M. Denise concluded the evening with the following quotation: “Falling leaves are nothing more than summer waving goodbye.” Worthy Patron Mike shared the poem “Take a Moment to Thank a Veteran” by Joanna Fuchs. Chapter closed in regular form and

members gathered in the dining room to enjoy a time of visiting and refreshments provided by Sisters Betty Pauley and Sharon Yockers.

Our next meeting will be Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Please join us.

ELECTA kENSTINgTON

Eight members of Electa Kensington gathered for our Nov. 3 meeting. After a welcome by President Marion Kantner, Sis. Marion Walters gave the blessing for our delicious luncheon which was prepared by Sisters Ilah Anderson and Dona Hurst. The tables were resplendent in autumn themed decorations provided by Sis. Marion Kantner. A short business meeting followed our meal.

During the business meeting we re-elected by acclamation, our current officers. Re-elected to serve as officers during 2012 were:

President...............Marion KantnerVice-President........Marian Walters Treasurer..................Ilah AndersonSecretary......................Susie Dunn

gOOD Of THE ORDER

Sis. Ilah reported that Bethel No. 5 will have a soup supper on Nov. 13. We also discussed the importance of supporting the girls by our presence at their activities and events.

The All-Temple Christmas party will be Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. It will be a covered dish meal. A poster with additional details is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. Electa Chapter, Kensington and Past Matrons are asked to help in the kitchen. Any questions, please contact Sis. Ilah.

Following the business meeting, we held a short memorial service for Sister’s Amelia Heckman and Edna Zulke, both long time members of Electa Kensington.

ADJOURNMENT.

We adjourned with the Mizpah Benediction. Our next meeting will be on Dec. 1 at the Knolls at noon.

DUES ARE DUE

Dues for all Masonic Lodges for 2012 are due Jan. 1. Send payment to your Lodge Secretary. Members with unpaid dues will be delinquent March 1. Suspension by Grand Lodge comes April 30. Suspension in Lodge also means suspension in Eastern Star, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine.

Look at your dues card. If it does not say 2012, send payment today to your Secretary.

Eastern Star dues are also due Jan. 1. Send dues to your Chapter Secretary. Unpaid members will be-come delinquent Oct. 1, with suspension Dec. 31.

THE MASONIC

NEWS WISHES

YOU A JOYOUS

HOLIDAY SEASON

EDITOR’S CORNERWade Kendle, Editor

First, my apologizes to our readers that this issue is out far too late in the month. I should be sub-mitting the January edition to the printer right now, not the December one. I ask your forgiveness and will endeavor to get this publication back to being in your hands within the first week of the month, call it my New Year’s Resolution. I can make lots of excuses, none of which are relevant. The paper is late and this editor is to blame. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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MAJORITY MEMBERCEREMONY

Kelsey Rabel was honored with a Majority Member ceremony at our meeting on Oct. 24. Many thanks to Katie Hergenrader, Past Miss Nebraska Job’s Daughter, for serving as Honored Queen pro-tem for the meeting, and to Bethels No. 15/Fremont, No. 18/Omaha and No. 27/Lincoln for helping fill all the chairs. They each received a pair of fun Halloween socks as a thank-you gift. Tables in the Friendship Room were decorated with Kelsey’s various themes: VeggieTales, superheroes, penguins, Breakfast of Champions, and hats! Kelsey turned 20 on May 5. She is a Past Honored Queen of Bethel No. 60 and recipient of the Lily of the Valley Award, and now serves

on Council as Promoter of Youth Activities. Thank you for all you have done for Bethel No. 60, Kelsey!

BETHEL fUNDRAISERS

We are collecting aluminum cans this year to support the Grand Bethel Honored Queen’s project, which will help renovate the dining room at the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. One of our Bethel fundraisers is collecting Best Choice UPC codes. The first 1,000 turned in every year are worth $60. Anyone who wants to donate aluminum cans or UPC codes can call Stacey at 402-304-3212 or Doug at 402-421-7006. We also invite everyone to eat at Don & Millie’s the first Monday of each month. Stop in or drive through from 5-9 p.m. and our Bethel receives a portion of the sales if you mention Job’s Daughters.

NOvEMBER ACTIvITIES

Guardian Stacey Kassebaum attended the Adult Workshop in Lincoln Nov. 5 and a reception for Grand officers plus Jobie-to-Bee ceremony at Bethel No. 18/Omaha on Nov. 19. Bethel 60 welcomed Amy Kenyon, PHQ of Bethel No. 53/Papillion, as Honored Queen pro-tem and Grand Deputy Marilyn Jepson to our meeting on Nov. 14, helped serve a dinner for Daughters of the Nile on Nov. 15, enjoyed a pizza party and evening of games Nov. 18,

attended Go-To-Church Sunday at Horizons Community Church together on Nov. 20, and enjoyed Capitol Chapter OES’s delicious annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 21. What a busy week!

MasonicYouthLincoln Assembly 6

Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent

Bethel 60P.J. Rabel, Correspondent

BUSY TIME

The past few weeks have been busy ones for Lincoln Assembly No. 6 Rainbow Girls.

ROCA BERRY fARM

Severa l members and prospects visited Roca Scary Farm on Oct. 30. All had a great time and enjoyed the fellowship of being with their Rainbow sisters.

SOUp SUppER

The Assembly provided a soup supper for Temple Chapter, O.E.S., on Nov. 7 before Temple Chapter’s stated meeting. The Eastern Star members truly appreciated the generosity of the Assembly as well as the opportunity to socialize with the Rainbow Girls.

gRAND CROSS Of COLOR LUNCHEON

The Grand Cross of Color Luncheon, Mystic Banquet, Bread Breaking Ceremony, and Degree were held at Elkhorn-Waterloo Assembly No. 38 on Nov. 13. Zoe Maurer gave the tribute to Nebraska’s Supreme Deputy, Betty Garwood, and served as Assistant Grand Keeper of the Outer Door. Brianna Lyons served as Crown Bearer and Jessica Rodriguez was the Sister of Vision. Emily Stine, Grand Drill Leader from California who is attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln and attending Lincoln Assembly meetings exemplified the candidate for the ceremony. Other Nebraska Rainbow Girls who attend college in Lincoln and often are included in Lincoln Assembly activities were also a part of the ceremony. Deirdre Hoffman was the soloist and Jennifer Reid was Sister of Victory.

INITIATION

An initiation was held on Nov. 20. Lincoln Assembly initiated four new members and Elkhorn-Waterloo initiated two new members. Initiated for

Lincoln Assembly were Miranda Sinkule, Haeley Dowse, and Jamie and Jody Pavey. The Assembly was assisted by members of Elkhorn-Waterloo Assembly No. 38, Lynn Broyhill Assembly No. 12, and Westside Assembly No. 22 in performing the ceremony.

YOU COULD BE A HERO AND CHANgE

SOMEONES LIfE!

If you know a young girl who could benefit from participation in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, please contact Mother Advisor Robyn Throckmorton or any member of the Advisory Board.

Zoe Maurer, Jennifer Reid, Emily Stine, Brianna Lyons, Jessica Rodriguez, and Deirdre Hoffman participated in the grand Cross of Color ceremony on Nov. 12 at Elkhorn-Waterloo Assembly. Robyn Throckmorton photo

An initiation ceremony was held on Nov. 20 for Lincoln Assembly No. 6 and Elkhorn-Waterloo Assembly No. 38. Initiated were Haeley, kyli, Abby, Miranda, Jamie, and Jody. Lorrie Bryant photo

A Majority Ceremony for kelsey Rabel was held on Oct. 24. Members of four Bethels made sure all the chairs were filled. P.J. Rabel photo

kelsey and Cyndi with Larry the Cucum-ber, kelsey’s first mascot. P.J. Rabel photo

Lincoln Assembly No. 6 members and prospects had a great time at Roca Scary farm on Oct. 30 in anticipation of Halloween. Robyn Throckmorton photo

kelsey Rabel at her Major-ity Ceremony reception about to dig into Carla green’s famous choco-late cake! P.J. Rabel photo

DECEMBER2011THEMASONICNEWS PAGE�Bethel 62���0N.�0thSt.�8�0� ���-2�82JoannRosenthal,Guardian��01WRamseyRd,Lincoln,NE�8�2�LeroyRosenthal,Assoc.GuardianCoraRedwine,Sec. ��8-9����101N.12thSt.,Lincoln,NE,�8�21credwine@neb.rr.comKaylaHuyck,HonoredQueen2ndand�thThurs. �:00p.m.

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Job’s Daughters

Bethel 5Please send all correspondents to:1���LSt.�8�08-2�10 �02-���-����KristenSwisher,Guardian�02-202-�11��0�1S.12thRd.,Cortland�8��1krisa828@yahoo.comBruceAnderson,AG �02-���-09��2010S.2�thSt.�8�02job�0@ix.netcom.comDebKendle,Sec. �02-�1�-�9911�00North��thSt.�8�0��02-�2�-9���dmkendle@gmail.comElizabethMami,HonoredQueen2ndand�thSat.10:00a.m.or�:00p.m.DarkJulyandAugust

Bethel 272�10N.�8thSt.Pleasesendallcorrespondentsto:EmilySchoenleber,BG ��0-81���019South12thSt.�8�02emily.schoenleber@gmail.comHarryStorz,ABG �88-2���1�900OliveCreekRoad�8�01???,Sec.1stThur.,�:00p.m. �rdSun.1:�0p.m.ErikaWhite,HonoredQueen

Bethel 60���1CooperAvePleasesendallcorrespondentsto:StaceyKassebaum,Guardian��01S2�thSt#E�,�8�12gskassebaum@hotmail.comKelseyLarson,GuardianSecretary�21N��thSt.Apt80� �02-��9-�01�kelsey_phq8@yahoo.comNoHonoredQueen

Lebanon Lodge 3Prince Hall Affiliation 430-7003 1��0 N. 2�th St. �8�0�-111�BreemanGolden,W.M. �10-��9�Address unknownMarionRobinson,Sec. ���-1�10��20 N. �th St. #20� �8�21Addressallcorrespondence to theSec.2ndTue.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.

York RiteLincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M.1��� L St. �8�08 ���-����BruceAnderson,HighPriest 2010S2�thSt., �8�02Tom Michaelson, Sec. �2�-198�901 Starview Ln, �8�121st Wed.Covered-dish dinner �:1� p.m.Business Meeting �:00 p.m.

Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons1���LSt.�8�08 ���-����BruceAnderson, Ill.Master ���-09��2010S.2�thSt., �8�02Tom Michaelson, Recorder �2�-198�1stWed.,BusinessMeeting �:00p.m.Covered-dishdinner �:1�p.m.

Mount Moriah Commandery 41���LSt.�8�08 ���-����DavidBloomquist,Cmdr. �00WHarvestDr., �8�21Tom Michaelson, Recorder �2�-198�1stMon.Businessmeeting �:00p.m.Covered-dishdinner �:1�p.m.

Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple��2S.CentennialMall ���-21��P.O.Box9�01��8�09-�01�BruceWood,Gen.Sec. ���-21��CarlPlants,VenerableMasterDavidBloomquist,WiseMasterMarkKinzie,CommanderRaymodDimick,MasterofKadosh�rdWed.Bus.Meeting �:00p.m.

ShrineSesostris Temple ���-�89010�0 Saltillo RdRoca,Ne �8��0DougGates,Potentate �21-2���2�00 Norman Cr. �8�12

Daughters of the Nile Naphis Temple 66SueKrogman,Queen �02-�88-2��9�00 Locust St,Panama, NE �8�19

Eastern StarEastern Star Grand Chapter

of NebraskaCarol Hudkins

Worthy Grand MatronCarl Plants

Worthy Grand PatronJan Thoman

Grand SecretaryBox 156

Fremont NE �802�1-800-8�2-9�20

Electa Chapter 81���LSt.�8�08 ���-����DeniseLagueux,W.M. �89-�2�8�021SunriseRoad �8�10MikeLagueux,W.P. �89-�2�8�021SunriseRoad �8�10DouglasB. Johnson,Sec.��00BirchHollowDr.�8�1�-�10�1stSat.StatedMeeting 2:00or�:�0p.m.

Electa Chapter KensingtonMarion Kantner, Pres. ���-0��82��0 WorthingtonAve., �8�02-�9��Susie Dunn, Sec. �8�-�2024000 Garfield St. 685061stThurs. Noon

Past Matrons ClubBridgetAnderson, Pres. ��0-����IlahAnderson, Courtesy ChairDonaY. Hurst, Sec.-Treas. �21-1108

Myrtle Chapter 942�10No.�8thSt.�8�0� ���-22��TyraTate,W.M. 2010N�2ndSt�8�0�GregMason,W.P. 2�1-��20�1�LaramieTrl �8�21HelenPlucknett,Sec. �88-���0�828StonewallCourt �8�0�2ndand�thTues. �:�0p.m.

Myrtle ClubConnieWeir,Pres. �88-90�0DeloresFinch,V.P.&CourtesyBetteCummins,Sec/Treas �2�-2�89

Martha Washington Chapter 153���0 N. �0th St. �8�0� ���-2�82GwenHurst-Anderson,W.M. 29�0N�2ndSt �8�0�MarkPoston,W.P.2�11SurreyCt �8�12Elizabeth Wilhite, Sec. �21-��08�201 Queens Dr., �8�1�-�1��1stThurs. �:�0 p.m.

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Lincoln Lodge 191���LSt.�8�08 ���-����KenKoop,W.M.��00PotomacPlace �8�1�CharlesBurk,Sec. �2�-�88�80�1South1�thSt. �8�121stTues.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

Lancaster Lodge 541���LSt.�8�08 ���-����MarkClinton,W.M. ��00S2�thSt �8�02mclinton1@unl.eduRussReno,Sec.��10LarkwoodRd �8�1�1stFri.Reg.Communication �:00p.m.

Bennett Lodge 94���1CooperAve.�8�0�DanielLongley,W.M. �88-�8���1�S.��thSt �8�10-21�1DougB.Johnson,Pro-TemSec.�21-�00���00 Birch Hollow Dr. �8�1�-�10�1stTues.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

East Lincoln Lodge 2102�00SSt.�8�0� ���-2�12JeffWunder,W.M..2280SheldonSt., �8�0�-1��0W.ScottDodge,Sec. ���-8�28191�S.W.1�thSt. �8�221stThurs.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

North Star Lodge 2272�10N.�8thSt.�8�0� ���-22��KeithBrocksmith,W.M. ���1DuxhallDr. �8�1�SteveWetzel,Sec. �88-81981�18SkylineDrive�8�0�1stWed.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

George Washington Lodge 250���0 N. �0th St. �8�0� ���-2�82TroyTuhey, W.M.�1�FolsomLaneApt�2DonaldEisenbarth,Sec.-Treas.���-����Address unpublished1stTue.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

Hickman Lodge 256���1 CooperAve., �8�0� Gary Jarzynka, W.M.�010 S �2nd St. Apt �� �8�0�Olin Boone, Sec. �8�-�801�101 S Richland Circle �8�1�oboone@neb.rr.com1stThurs.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.

Cotner Lodge 2971��2 No. ��th St. �8�0� Val Ryckman, W.M. ���0 S ��th St �8�1�vryckman@neb.rr.comRalph Riemann, Sec. �89-���8�101 Fox Hollow Rd. �8�0�1stMon.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

Liberty Lodge 3001��� L St. �8�08 ���-����Randy Cox, W.M.1��9 N �th Rd, Eagle, NE �8���BruceA. Watkins, Secretary�89-��1���11 S. ��th St. �8�0�1stThurs.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.

Craftsmen Lodge 3142��� B St. �8�02 ���-2820Jim Rider, W.M. James P. Heinke, Secretary���-��91P.O.Box �81�, �8�0�-081�1stTues.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.

College View Lodge 320���1 CooperAve. �8�0�Mail to Box �8��, �8�0�-�8��Jason Phelps, W.M. 81�-8���2�01A St.,Apt H9 �8�02-1�12Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. �21-�00���00 Birch Hollow Dr. �8�1�-�10�1st.Wed.Reg.Communication�:�0p.m.

Tabula Rasa Lodge 3321��� L St. �8�08 ���-����Patrick Barger, W.M.patrick.barger@gmail.comDennis Brydl, Sec. �2�-�9822�10 Kessler Blvd. �8�02�thTues.Reg.Communication�:00p.m.

Temple Chapter 271��2 S. Centennial Mall �8�08 ���-21��Laurie Sieg, W.M. �02-�1�-2�1���00 BaldwinAve. �8�0�Don Jelinek, W.P. �88-�9���11 Dale Dr. �8�10-22��Melinda Brage, Sec. �88-08���20 Leavitt Ln �8�10-2��01st Mon. Stated Meeting �:�0 p.m.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJames F Brown, Jr.,Pres. �8�-1�2�DianeBrown,Sec.-Treas. �8�-1�2�

Past Matrons ClubMarilynJepson,Co-Pres. �2�-�0�9EarleenLadd,Co-Pres �99-1889

Columbia Chapter 2751��2No.��thSt.�8�0� ���-0890DyanaDissmeyer,W.M. ��0-89������S8thSt., �8�12LeonardMartin,W.P. �88-��88�01S8�thSt., �8�10NancyWeers,Sec. ���-���0�2�0ColbySt �8�0�1stTues.StatedMeeting �:00p.m.

Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. �88-��88�01 S. 8�th St. �8�10Elaine Malick, Sec. ��8-8099�thTues.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubTrudyThornburg, Pres. �21-�1��Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. ���-���0

Starcraft Chapter 3072��� B St. �8�02 ���-2820Ingrid Hansen W.M. �88-9�89�912 J St. �8�10Dennis Brydl, W.P. �2�-�9822�10 Kessler Blvd �8�02Ileen Smith , Sec. �9�-220���00 NW 12�th St, �8�2�1st Wed. Stated Meeting �:�0 p.m.

Starcraft KensingtonShirley Douglas, Pres. �88-�00��208 Locust �8�1�Bonnie Kalkwarf, Sec. ���-�8�21100 Cambridge Ct Apt 12 �8�0�1stTue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubAlma Wilson, Pres. �88-8�99Mary Louise Dutcher, Sec. �2�-��8�

Capitol Chapter 320MarthaCabieles,W.M. �02-�01-�201�110S80thSt�8�1�JairoCabieles,W.P. �01-�201�110S80thSt.�8�1�KathyBerger,Sec. �88-�1�����8HighSt.�8�0�1stMon. �:�0p.m.

Capitol Chapter Kensington KathyBerger,Pres. �88-�1�����8HighSt.,�8�0��thThurs.

City-Wide Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubMikeBerger,Pres. �88-�1��MaryLouiseDutcher,V.P. �2�-��8�IlahAnderson,Sec.-Treas. ���-09��

Capital City Past Matrons and Patrons ClubImogeneKermoade,Pres. �2�-0188CarolynCook,VicePres. ���-9���MarthaCountryman,Sec. �88-����KarenCook,Treas. ��0-�18�1stTue.Oct-MayLegacyEstates Noon

Youth Groups

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Hickman Lodge 256Jack Irons, Coorespondent

On Nov. 3, Hickman Lodge No. 256 met for their monthly business meeting and to discuss the fate of the world. Besides conducting degree work and preparing to prove up the lodge this past month, the lodge was also concerned that we would have to deal with the possible upcoming attack by aliens using robotic zombie versions of ourselves. It’s a long story and confusing if you ware just joining us, but let’s just say an alien invasion would have messed with our plans for world domination.

The th ing we feared most, aliens turning our robotic counterparts into zombies ended up working to our advantage. After the aliens took the robots away from their task of building the course for our First Annual Masonic Lunar Dune Buggy Demolition Derby; they began to inspect the robots and worked to figure out exactly what they were. During the course of the examination the robots taught the alien visitors about the virtues of Masonry, including brotherhood and fellowship. Never experiencing these uniquely human traits of compassion and friendship humbled the aliens and changed their entire outlook on the cosmos. Seeing the good that Masonry has done for our planet they decided to return

the robots to the Moon and travel back to their own home planet to start an organization based, in part, on our fraternal organization.

With the alien invasion avoided, the plans for the derby continued and to say that its success was out of this world would be an understatement. Several brothers driving the derby buggies were knocked off the surface of the Moon in crashes but members of HASA had the event covered from the space station and were able to retrieve them safely using our shuttles. Hickman Lodge did win the derby but since they also had the most experience on the Moon the outcome wasn’t exactly a surprise. There is already talk that a Shiner’s club of Lunar Derby Cars is going to start next year and plans for the next annual event are already underway.

Since the alien crisis was avoided and the world safely and completely under his control, W.M. Jarzynka felt that it was best if we held elections during our monthly meeting and leave the post while at the top. After a secret ballot. Bro. James Eggerling was elected to lead Hickman lodge in the next year. Congratulations to him and the other new elected officers. We all looking forward to another non-eventful year in 2012.

New members of Hickman Lodge No. 256 Thomas kess and Todd Yorges pose with Worshipful Master gary Jarzynka after they receive white leather aprons on Nov. 3. Jack Irons photo

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LODGE INSTALLATIONS LODGE MASTER DATE TIME Bennet 94 Richard Harris Tue., Jan. 3 7:00 p.m. College View 320 Jairo Cabrieles Sat., Jan. 7 2:00 p.m. Craftsman 314 Tom Greenlee Sun., Jan. 8 2:00 p.m. Lancaster 54 Tyler White Sun., Jan. 8 7:30 p.m. Liberty 300 Mark Eliker Thu., Jan. 12 7:00 p.m. Lincoln 19 Scott Keller Thu., Jan. 12 7:00 p.m. North Star 227 David Peck Sat., Jan. 14 1:00 p.m. G. Washington 250 Eric Bachenberg Sun., Jan. 15 Cotner 297 Greg Mason Sun., Jan. 15 2:00 p.m. Hickman 256 James Eggerling Sun., Jan. 15 2:56 p.m. East Lincoln 210 Kevin Pratt Thu., Jan. 19 7:00 p.m. Tabula Rasa 332 Mark Clinton Tue., Jan. 24 CLOSED

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CHAPTER MATRON/PATRON DATE TIME M. Washington 153 Michelle Smith/Mark Heilman Sat., Jan 7 10:00 a.m. Capitol 320 Cindee Lighthall/Mark Lighthall Sun., Jan 8 6:00 p.m. Columbia 275 TracyWeers/DarrellWeers Sat., Jan. 14 2:00 p.m. Starcraft 307 Cora Redwine/Jim Banister Wed., Jan. 18 7:00 p.m. Temple 271 Lorrie Bryant/DonJelinek Sat., Jan. 21 2:00 p.m. Electa 8 BarbTisdale/Keith Garrison Sat., Jan. 21 7:00 p.m. Myrtle 94 Deb Kendle/Brent Myers Sun., Jan. 29 2:00 p.m.

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BETHEL HONORED QUEEN-ELECT DATE TIME Bethel 60 No Honored Queen Sat., Dec. 4 CLOSED Bethel 5 Angela Nickell Sat., Jan. 7 CLOSED Bethel 27 Rachel Duckett Sun., Jan. 8 2:00 p.m. Bethel 62 Kayla Huyck Thu., Jan. 13 CLOSED Bethel 63 TBA Sun., Jan. 15 TBA

RAINBOW ASSEMBLY INSTALLATIONS ASSEMBLY WORTHY-ADVISOR-ELECT DATE TIME Assembly 6 TBA Sometime in February

DEMOLAY INSTALLATIONS

CHAPTER MASTER COUNCILLOR-ELECT DATE TIME Eiche Chapter TBA Sun., Feb. 19 Lincoln Chapter TBA Sometime in February

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