G rand Lodge A.F. & A.M.  of Idaho
Newsletter
Newsletter 2016-46
November 10 , 2016



I salute all the men and women that have served this country.
This day is for you!.  

Monte Bollar
RW Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M. of Idaho
Office:     (208) 343-4562
Toll Free: (866) 674-1867
email:       gs@idahomasons.org
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In This Issue (Click on topic)
Dates to Remember
Trestleboards
Sunshine and Prayers
ORIENTAL LODGE #60
Silver City Lodge #13
Lemhi Lodge #11.
Boise Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M
Salubria Lodge #31 Bunco Party..
Ionic Lodge #82 2nd Degrees
Sesquecentenial Qult Raffle...
Idaho Masonic Family (new Additions)
AmazonSmile -- UPDATE
Grand Lodge Officers
Dates to Remember
 
 See Lodge Trestleboards for upcoming events in your local Area
If you have something that you want everyone to know about contact Grand Lodge Office 
Phone: 208-343-4562 or email gs@idahomasons.org or glclerk@idahomasons.org
   

7th Masonic District Practice "Red Room"
215 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho
Every Tuesday
7:00 PM
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Ionic Lodge #82 Fellowcraft Degrees
11:00 AM  (Lunch will be served)
Cascade, Idaho
November 12, 2016
*** Salubria Lodge #31 Bunco Party and
Baked Potato Bar
7 - 10 PM
85 Central Blvd, Cambridge, ID
November 18, 2016
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Informal organization meeting for the new Charity Court # 8
Grove City Temple, Blackfoot 12 PM
November 19, 2016

Meridian Masonic Lodge, Meridian, ID  6:00 PM
November 19, 2016

150th Annual Communication
Grand Lodge of Idaho - 2017
Boise, ID
September 21-23, 2017

Clickable links to documents
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New Additions


2016 - 2017 Lodge Installations
Lodge # Date Time open/close
21 Dec. 01 Stated Session Closed
77 Dec. 01 Stated Session Closed

56 Dec. 06 6:00 PM Open
34 Dec. 07 before or following stated session Open
19 Dec. 10 1:00 PM Open
23 Dec. 10 1:00 PM Open   Lunch @ 12:00 PM 
42 Dec. 11 1:00 PM Open
2 Dec. 13 7:00 PM Open
29 Dec. 14 7:00 PM Open
11 Dec. 14  7:00 PM Open

39 Dec. 17 6:00 PM Open
93 Dec. 17 TBD Open Dinner will precede
47 Dec. 20 7:00 PM Open

Lodge meeting dates and time (click here)
Trestleboards from around the State

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Ashlar #29 Trestleboard  

Ashlar Lodge #29 Fall 2016 Trestle Board 


Twin Falls #45 Trestleboard

Twin Falls #45 Trestleboard November 2016


Meridian #47 Trestleboard  

Meridian #47 November 2016 Trestleboard


Priest River and Sandpoint Masonic Families

Sandpoint/Priest River Masonic Family Trestleboard - November 2016





Grand Chapter of Idaho - OES

El Korah Desert Dust   November 2016

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Thank you.  Trestleboards older than 3 months will be removed.

Sunshine and Prayers
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From: Ann [ mailto:triplett_annanddavid@msn.com
Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: News from the Grand Lodge of Idaho
 
Just thought it would be nice to mention Brother Nyal Pedersen, Hailey Lodge, who fell 15 feet from a roof and has had extensive surgery on his ankle 2 plates and 17 long screws)  and will be laid up for almost 6 months.  Brother Nyal got out of the hospital on Monday and is in Boise receiving home care and Meeka's care.  Cards would be appreciated at 3476 Mineral Place,  Boise, Idaho  83716. 

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From: Andrew Evenson [mailto:andrewtevenson@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 11:35 AM
Subject: WM Bob Louthan
 
Brethren,

It is with a heavy heart that I pass along the news of our WM Bob Louthan. 
Recently he was admitted to Kootenai Health and it was discovered that cancer has spread to many areas of his body.  Bob has since been transferred to Hospice care in Hayden, on Prairie Avenue between Ramsey and Atlas.  Visitors are welcome and his family would appreciate his friends stopping by.  He is resting comfortable and may not be responsive.
I met with Bob's family yesterday and they expect that he only has days to live.   Mary (Bob's wife) has asked that we provide  Masonic services when the time comes.  We will all do our best under these difficult circumstances.  We will do our best to keep the Lodges in our District as well as District 12 updated on his condition.  
Please keep Bob and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.  
 
Bro. Andrew Evenson
Forwarded on behalf Dennis Bork Jr.
 
As you may already be aware, our WM Bob Louthan of Rathdrum #41 passed Friday 11/4. His family will be holding his service (we will be holding a masonic service) this Wednesday 11/9 at 1:00 PM at Yates funeral home in Hayden. We'd like to communicate this to the other lodges in the area but do not have the contact information for the neighboring lodge secretaries and brothers. Would you be able to send something out to those lodges letting them know of Bob's passing and his funeral service? If you can please have them call me at 208-964-6877 so we can coordinate. I fear there are some brothers out there that knew him well that we missed and word will not reach them in time.
                           
I will also be attending, no doubt. I will bring a meat and a fruit tray. Maybe some apple salsa and chips if I have time to make it by then.
 
I have been in contact with Jimmy Brown at Spirit Lake who is working on rounding up his guys. Andrew has been in contact with Kootenai doing the same.
 
A masonic funeral is the one thing that we cannot fudge attendance on. Degrees and stated communications are important, but nowhere near as important as a funeral. This will be the time that Bob's family and the public get to see the organization he belonged to in action and will also be our time to say goodbye to a good brother and send him on his way, fulfilling his masonic wish.
 
As we all know, every MM is asked at one point whether they would like a masonic funeral. Bob requested this at some point in his masonic life and it is that one request that we can all answer and be a part of by simply showing up. I know it will be difficult for many of us as the service is in the middle of the day and in the middle of the workweek (heck, I'm canceling a site visit with a customer in Seattle to make it) but please try to stretch your cable tow as much as you can without breaking it. I hope to see everyone there!
 
(Don't forget we have a MM degree tomorrow 11/7 and elections on Thursday 11/10).
 
Thanks everyone!
 
Dennis S. Bork
                                       


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Please keep our Brothers in your thoughts and prayers.
  
ORIENTAL LODGE #60
From: David Smith [ mailto:dsmith6612@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2016 7:27 AM
Subject: ORIENTAL LODGE #60
 
November 5, 2016
 
Brethren,
 
Dues Notices for regular Dues Paying Members were mailed Friday, November 4. 
 
November 4 was a Practice/Proficiency evening with 12 for dinner.  Following dinner we had some proficiency work and about 1 hour of great fellowship
 
November 6, Daylight Savings Time ends.  Be sure to set your clocks BACK one hour.
 
November 8, Elections.  Be sure to get out and vote.
 
November 11, Stated Communication with Dinner at 6:30 p.m.  This will also be the election of Officers for the ensuing year.
 
November 11, Veterans Day.  If you were in the military and can still fit in your uniform, please wear it to Lodge.
 
SUNSHINE:
 
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Nov. 05, Placer Lodge #3 will meet at Horseshoe Bend.  Dinner will be at 5:00 p.m. and their meeting with election of Officers will follow at 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 11, Stated Communication and Election of Officers with Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Nov 11, Veterans Day.
Nov. 12, 3 FC degrees at Ionic Lodge #82 at Cascade.
Nov. 12, Silver City Lodge #13 Stated Communication and election of Officers at 1:00 p.m. with lunch at noon.
Nov. 18, Possible FC Degree with Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 19, Treasure Valley DeMolay 2nd Annual Taste of Italy at the Meridian Lodge.
Nov. 25, DARK FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND.
Dec. 09, Stated Communication with Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 10, Santa Bob Christmas pictures with Santa for a donated new toy.
 
Additional Degrees can be scheduled on other nights to fit with the candidate's needs.
 
Every Tuesday is Study/Proficiency night at the Boise Masonic Temple for all Lodges in the area at 7:00 p.m.
 
 
****Please check your dues card ****  
 
Dues are due and payable January 1st of each year for the current year.   If your card does not say 2016, please send $125.00 to the address below or we can receive your payment via CC - $125.00 plus a $4.75 Convenience Fee to cover what the Lodge gets charged by Square.  There are 14 members that have not paid for 2016 ($125.00) of which 6 of those are still owing for 2015 (250.00). 
 
David A Smith, PM-Secretary
Oriental Lodge #60, AF & AM
P O Box 1032
Meridian, Idaho 83680-1032
208/870-1094
 

Silver City Lodge #13
From: Randy King using IDROLLS [ mailto:IDBrethren@MasonicROLLS.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2016 1:23 PM
Subject:
 
Silver City will be having their stated meeting at 1:00 on Saturday, November 12.  There will be a lunch at noon. Please plan on attending if at all possible as we will be balloting on a petition for the degrees, 2 petitions for affiliation and having election of officers.   
 
Please come for the fellowship, to support your lodge and help elect our officers for the ensuing year.
 
 
Fraternally,
Randy King
Lemhi Lodge #11
From: roy@jaxonbilthats.com [mailto:roy@jaxonbilthats.com]
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2016 9:57 AM
Subject: Time to Vote
 
Brothers,
No, I am not telling you to vote tomorrow.  That is all up to you.
I am asking you to show up on Wednesday Nov. 9th. when Lemhi Lodge # 11 will vote to elect a new slate of officers for the coming Masonic Year.  We will open in the 3rd. degree to carry out this most important task.  We need "butts in the seats".  You may be elected or appointed as the train pulls though the station.
Dinner hosted by the Eastern Star will start at the usual 6:30 pm.  Lodge will open in the 3rd degree at 7:30 pm WEDNESDAY NOV. 9th.
As more information about the dinner menu or changes to actual Lodge, you can expect updates.
 
 
Rain or Shine,
Short and to the Point,
Roy Jackson Sec. Lemhi # 11
on behalf of the WM
 
From: roy@jaxonbilthats.com [mailto:roy@jaxonbilthats.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 2:43 PM
Subject: Last Minute Notification
 
Brothers,
Do you want to get away from all the hub bub over the Presidential election? 
SHOW UP TONIGHT AND CAST YOU VOTE FOR OFFICERS OF LEMHI LODGE #11
Lodge will open on the 3rd degree at 7:30 pm . Dinner will be served by the Eastern Star at 6:30 pm.
It will be "delightful" to see everyone there.
Rain or Shine,
Roy Sec. Lemhi Lodge # 11
On behalf of the WM
Boise Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M.
From: Jerry Parsons [mailto:boisenumber2@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2016 11:01 AM
Subject: Newsletter
 
BOISE LODGE #2 A.F. & A.M.
 
The Lodge will be dark on Tuesday, November 8th so that all our members will be free to vote in the General/Presidential Election and to watch the returns.  Please do your civic duty and vote tomorrow for all local and national offices.
 
We had a very good November 1st Stated Meeting where we presented Bro. Jim Ladd with his Worshipful Masters Certificate and then elected him as Worshipful Master for 2017.  Scotty (Mark Scott) was elected Senior Warden, Wayne Ross elected Junior Warden, Harlow Kibbey elected to his old post of Treasurer and Jerry Parsons elected to continue as Secretary of the Lodge.  
 
Bro. Ladd announced that an Open Installation of Officers will be December 13th in the Blue Room at 7:00 PM.  He also stated that there will be a Boise #2 ��Christmas Dinner Celebration at the Boise Masonic Temple dining room on December 20th.  It is also the 149th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Idaho.
 
We have planned to have a Master Mason Degree on November 15th.  Notify Bro. Jim Ladd if you wish to participate in the work. 
 
We will again have a Fellowship Night of Pizza/Poker on November 29th.  This has become a popular Lodge event and fundraiser.  Plan to attend.
 
Dates of Interest:
 
Nov. 07        Idaho #1 and Capital City #93 Stated Meetings (election of officers)
Nov. 08        Boise #2 DARK
Nov. 08        District 7 Education Committee - 7:00 PM (Conference Room)
Nov. 08        ELECTION DAY.............cast your votes!!
Nov. 11        Veterans Day
Nov. 11        Oriental #60 Stated Meeting (election of officers) dinner at 6:30 pm
Nov. 15        Boise #2 MM Degree 
Nov. 19        DeMolay Italian dinner at Meridian #47 
Nov. 22        Boise #2 Degree or Practice
Nov. 29        Boise #2 Fellowship Night of Pizza & Poker - 7:00 PM
Dec. 06        Boise #2 Stated Meeting - dinner at 6:30 pm
Dec. 13        Boise #2 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS - 7:00 pm
Dec. 20        Boise #2 Christmas Dinner
 
Fraternally,
Jerry D. Parsons PM
Lodge Secretary
 
 



Salubria Lodge #31 Bunco Party

 
Ionic Lodge #82 2nd Degrees
From: Bob Bate Ford [mailto:bateford@frontiernet.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:23 PM
Subject: 2nd Degree on Saturday!!
 
        It looks like Ionic # 82 has gathered enough Brothers to pull off the two (or possibly three) 2nd Degrees on Saturday, November 12th!  The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and when the time is right lunch will be served downstairs, furnished by Jack Scott (probably more like his wife is doing it!!), and then back upstairs to finish.  As you all know every great production needs an audience, so if you are around on Saturday please come support our newly obligated Fellowcrafts!!  Yours in Faith, Steve Bate
Sesquecentenial Qult Raffle

 

Sesquicentennial Committee Gun Raffle
The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Idaho Sesquicentennial Committee 

has purchased two commemorative masonic rifles that are both unique.  These rifles will be sold by raffle ticket at a price of $20 per ticket with the f unds t o help pay for the  S esquicentennia l Celebration and the remainder to go to the Grand Lodge of Idaho Endowment Fund.  
Rifle 1. Marlin 45-70 Masonic Commemorative Rifle Serial Number "150".  It is 1 of 1000 made but this one will be 1 of 1 because of its unique  Serial Number and there will be two Sesquicentennial Coins embedded in the stock of the rifle.

Rifle 2. Henry "Golden Boy .22" is a Masonic Commemorative Rifle with a serial number of "GLID18672017"

Raffle will be held Sept. 22, 2017 at the 150th  Annual  Communication  General Membership Banquet.
You do not need to be present to win.



Tickets cost $20.00





Winner takes choice of the 2 rifles;
Second Drawing takes the remaining rifle.

You can purchase tickets from any Grand Lodge Officer or pick up at the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho, 219 N. 17th St. Boise, Idaho 83702 or contact the Grand Lodge Office  at (208) 343-4562.

For more Information use the QR code
Idaho Masonic Family Alliance 

Job's Daughters International   

Cindy Tolman, Grand Guardian  
Russ Smith, Associate Grand Guardian

Demolay

Chevalier Degree (Riley Schill)
When
Sat Nov 5, 2016 5pm - 7pm Mountain Time
November 5 at 9:42pm
Thanks to everyone who came out to Riley Schill's Chevalier Degree. Thanks to Karen Arnold Cameron and Tina Thomas-Fredrickson for helping with refreshments. Thanks for nominating Riley. He is so proud.



Rainbow for Girls

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) is a Masonic youth service organization which teaches leadership training through community service.

Mother Advisor
Barbra Smith
208-863-8972
 
Norm Lane
Board Chair
208-304-9051
 
Facebook:
Meridian Gems #12/International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
 
Assembly Contact Details:
IORG Meridian Gems Assembly #12
PO Box 164
Meridian, ID 83680

Order of Eastern Star

Shrine
From: Kim Bowers [ mailto:kim@elkorah.org]
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 12:23 PM
To: Kim Bowers < kim@elkorah.org>
Subject: El Korah Shriners/Tailgate Party!
 
Hello all!
 
There will be a tailgate party held at the Shrine, Saturday, November 12th beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Boise State University vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors!  The game begins at 5:00 p.m.  Angela will be making up wraps and there will be other finger foods available as well all for $5.  If you would like to bring a side dish, you are more than welcome!
 
See you Saturday!
 

    
Daughters of the Nile
Daughters of the Nile is an international fraternal organization for women 18 years or older, who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason, or Daughter of the Nile, or is a majority member in Good Standing of a Masonic-related organization for girls; or who was a patient, with or without Shrine or Masonic relationship, at a Shriners Hospital for Children®. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1913, Daughters of the Nile members total 25,000 in 136 cities throughout the United States and Canada. The members are proud of their long association with Shriners International and their continuing support of Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
 
Princess Recorder, Iras Temple No 40, Boise, Idaho              iras40recorder@gmail.com
Princess Recorder, Malac Temple No. 55,  Lewiston, Idaho   Beverley.harding@chsinc.com 

 
York Rite

From: John Zeller [mailto:jwzidaho@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:20 PM
Subject: 
 
2017 York Rite Meeting

Date
Location
Open In:
 
January 25th
Grangeville
Commandery
 
January 31st
Grangeville
Council
 
February 22nd 
Kooskia
Chapter
 
March 22nd
Grangeville
Commandery
 
April 26th
Lewiston
Chapter
 
May 24th
Grangeville
Commandery
 
May 30th
Lewiston
Council
 
September 27th
Lewiston
Commandery
 
October 25th
Kooskia
Chapter
 
October 31st
Grangeville
Council
 
November 1st
Grangeville
Commandery 
Election
December 6th
Kooskia
Chapter
Installation
December 8th
Grangeville
Council
Election and Installation
 
 
 
 

Idaho York Rite Grand Sessions will be April 20, 21, and 22 at the Red Lion Downtowner, Boise, Idaho
Tentatively the Northwest York Rite Conference will be October 13-14.
Lewiston York Rite Bodies meet fourth Wednesday except November and December when they meet first Wednesday. Clearwater Council meets fifth Tuesday excepting if there is no fifth Tuesday in November they meet the second Friday in December. All York rite Bodies are dark in June, July, and August.




Grand Secretary/Recorder/Treasurer  grndyri1@gmail.com

Amaranth
From: dilanna2@aol.com [mailto:dilanna2@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 5:26 PM
To: gs@idahomasons.org
Subject: Re: News from the Grand Lodge of Idaho
 
Informal organization meeting for the new Charity Court # 8 will be held Saturday the 19th at the Grove City Temple in Blackfoot at noon,  get more information at dilanna2@aol.com
 



The Order of the Amaranth is a social, fraternal, philanthropic organization that is separate but related to the Masonic Lodge in that all of our members are either a Mason or a female relative of a Mason. Majority members of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls and Jobs Daughters International are also eligible under certain conditions. Our groups are called Courts and we currently have active Courts in Boise, Mountain Home, and Gooding and are working toward developing a Court in the Eastern side of the state. Our precepts are Truth, Faith, Wisdom, and Charity and our primary philanthropic project is to support the Amaranth Diabetes Research fund. This fund, is in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association, is a 501c3 organization that finances research projects that are working toward a cure for Diabetes, both juvenile and adult onset. We also fund scholarships for Masonic related youth who are going on to college. If you are interested in learning more about our organization or about becoming a member, current contact information can be obtained from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Court of Idaho. 
 
Grand Secretary Anna Votaw email:sec@idamaranth.org

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