Decem
ber 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor was
bombed.
The day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress and declared, "Yesterday, December 7, 1941-a date which will live in infamy-the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
Let us all remember, those who lost their lives on that day.
Monte Bollar
R.W. Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M. of Idaho
Office: (208) 343-4562
Toll Free: (866) 674-1867
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Grand Masters Travel Schedule 2016-2017
Function
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Date
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Attending
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Location
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Rep Name / Default date
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Whitman PM Night WA |
Jan. 18, 2017 |
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DON Ceremonial |
January 21st, 2017 |
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Boise |
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GL of Colorado |
January 27-28, 2017 |
Need Rep |
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not specified |
GL of Utah - Salt Lake City |
Jan. 28-30 |
Yes |
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5th Friday of year |
GL of Alaska |
Feb. 1-4 |
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GL of Nebraska - Kearney |
Feb. 2-4 |
Need Rep |
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In February |
GM Conference - Omaha, NE |
Feb. 18-21 |
Yes |
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Calam Potentate Ball |
May ?, 2017 |
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GL Planning - Pocatello |
Mar. 4 |
Yes |
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Regional Training |
March 11th |
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Pocatello |
Proposed |
GL of New Mexico - Albuquerque? |
March 17-18 |
Yes |
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3rd Friday in March |
Regional Training |
March 18th |
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Twin Falls |
Proposed |
DON - Installation Iras Temple No. 40 |
Saturday, March 25, 2017 |
Yes |
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Demolay conclave |
Mar |
Need Rep |
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Regional Training |
April 1st |
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Boise area |
Proposed |
Intl. Day BF/Creston BC |
Apr . 15, 2017 |
Yes |
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Grand York Rite - Boise, ID |
Apr. 20-22 |
Yes |
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Regional Training |
April 22nd |
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Lewiston |
Proposed |
Regional Training |
April 29th |
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Coeur D'Alene |
Proposed |
Unity Banquet |
May |
Yes |
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GL of Oregon |
May 31-Jun 2 |
Yes |
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GL of Arizona |
June 1-3, 2017 |
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1st Friday in June |
Fiat Lux Lodge - New York |
Jun. 5, 2017 |
Yes |
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GL of Washington - Yakima |
June 7-10 |
Yes |
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2nd Friday in June. |
Demolay Intl. |
June 15-17 , Buffalo,NY |
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Bannock Lodge |
Saturday, June 17, 2017 |
Need Rep |
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Grand Session Job Daughters International |
June 14 - 17, 2017 |
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Boise |
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Grand Chapter OES - Boise
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June 16-19
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Need Rep |
Boise |
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Prince Hall Grand Lodge |
June 22 - 25, 2017 ? |
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Need Date |
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GL of Montana |
June 22-24, 2017 |
Yes |
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Missoula, MT |
Rainbow Girls |
July 14-16, 2017 |
Yes |
Yakima |
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Silver City Homecoming |
July 8 |
Yes |
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Planning Session |
??? |
Yes |
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Dedication at Hailey 16 |
July 1, 2017(?) |
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Rocky Mtn. confer. |
July 20-22, 2017, Albuquerque, NM |
Yes |
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GL of Wyoming |
August 14-15 |
Yes |
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2nd Monday in August |
Challis Picnic |
Aug. 27 (?) |
Yes |
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DON Supreme Queen Visit |
Sept. 5, 2017 |
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Boise |
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GL of Idaho - Boise |
Sept. 21-13 |
Yes |
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3rd Thursday of Sept. |
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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
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7th Masonic District Practice "Red Room"
215 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho
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Every Tuesday
7:00 PM
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Bethel #6 Job's Daughters
Installation of Officers 1 PM
Meridian Masonic Lodge
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December 10, 2016
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150th Annual Communication
Grand Lodge of Idaho - 2017
Boise, ID
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September 21-23, 2017
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Clickable links to documents
2016 - 2017 Lodge Installations
Lodge |
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Date |
Time |
open/close |
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87 |
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Dec. 08 |
7:30 PM |
Closed |
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59 |
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Dec. 08 |
Following Lodge Meeting |
Open |
Dinner 6PM, Lodge 7PM |
68 |
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Dec. 08 |
Following Stated Session |
Open |
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92 |
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Dec. 08 |
Stated Session |
Closed |
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19 |
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Dec. 10 |
1:00 PM |
Open |
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23 |
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Dec. 10 |
1:00 PM |
Open |
Lunch @ 12:00 PM |
41 |
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Dec. 10 |
7:00 PM |
Open |
Dinner 6PM |
13 |
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Dec. 10 |
Following Stated Session |
Closed |
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42 |
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Dec. 11 |
1:00 PM |
Open |
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45 |
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Dec. 11 |
1:30 PM |
Open |
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80 |
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Dec. 11 |
2:00 PM |
Open |
Sandwiches and cake to follow |
64 |
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Dec. 12 |
Stated Session |
Closed |
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2 |
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Dec. 13 |
7:00 PM |
Open |
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57 |
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Dec. 13 |
7:00 PM |
Closed |
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28 |
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Dec. 13 |
7:30 PM |
Closed |
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58 |
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Dec. 13 |
7i:30 PM |
Closed |
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43 |
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Dec. 13 |
Following Stated Meeting |
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Christmas Dinner 6PM |
25 |
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Dec. 13 |
Stated Session |
Closed |
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48 |
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Dec. 13 |
Stated Session |
Closed |
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10 |
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Dec. 13 |
Stated Session - 7:30 PM |
Closed |
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17 |
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Dec. 13 |
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Closed |
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82 |
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Dec. 13 |
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Closed |
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29 |
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Dec. 14 |
7:00 PM |
Open |
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11 |
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Dec. 14 |
Stated Session |
Open |
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84 |
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Dec. 15 |
7:00 PM |
Open |
Dinner at 6 PM Please RSVP |
60 |
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Dec. 16 |
7:30 PM |
Open |
Dinner at 6:30 PM; reception following |
24 |
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Dec. 16 |
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Closed |
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39 |
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Dec. 17 |
6:00 PM |
Open |
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93 |
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Dec. 17 |
TBD |
Open |
Dinner will precede |
30 |
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Dec. 18 |
4:00 PM |
Open |
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1 |
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Dec. 19 |
6:30 PM |
Open |
Refreshments following |
47 |
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Dec. 20 |
7:00 PM |
Open |
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18 |
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Dec. 21 |
7:00 PM |
Open |
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63 |
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tbd |
tbd |
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61 |
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Dec. Stated Communication |
closed |
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16 |
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Following Stated Session |
Closed |
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Trestleboards from around the State
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***Updated NOTE: if your Trestleboard is outdated, please send an updated Trestleboard to gs@idahomasons.org. Thank you. Trestleboards older than 3 months will be removed.
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Sunshine and Prayers
From:
Taylor Owen [mailto:trowen55@outlook.com] Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:49 AM Subject: Re: Rich Neal Secretary Fidelity # 80/DDGM 6th District
Brethren,
Please keep our brother secretary Rich Neal in your thoughts and prayers. He has 9 broken ribs and a punctured lung from his fall. He is in St. Al's room 8201.
Taylor.
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There will be a Masonic Tribute of Affection for our departed Friend and Brother Michael Brown on Saturday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Heikkila Funeral Chapel in McCall. If you are available please come out and help show our support for his friends and family on that day. Yours in Faith, Steve Bate
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Please keep our Brothers in your thoughts and prayers.
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Lemhi Lodge #11 Installation Invitation
Brothers,
WM George Torbett cordially invites you to witness the Open Installation of Bro. Dave Barton as Senior Warden of our lodge for the ensuing Masonic year. Monday December 5th., 11:00 am at the lodge.
The installation will be according to our Code and Digest. However, given that this is for one Brother, the program should be short.
Mark you calendars for Monday December 5th. 11:00 am at the Lodge.
Rain or Shine,
Roy Sec. Lemhi Lodge #11
For the WM
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Boise Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M.
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BOISE LODGE NO. 2 A.F. & A.M.
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Welcome to December. We hope everyone is getting ready for a very festive Holiday Season. Our Stated Meeting is Tuesday, December 6th and we will have a very delicious dinner at 6:30 PM and hold our last 2016 business meeting at 7:30 PM. All newly elected and appointed officers are required to attend this meeting. There will be an INSTALLATION PRACTICE following the closing of business.
Our Installation of Officers will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 PM in the Boise Masonic Temple's Blue Room. The 2016 Lodge of Tribute will be closed at 6:30 PM and the 2017 Lodge of Tribute will open following the Installation of Officers. There will be a Reception in the Lodge dining room.
Boise Lodge #2 will have a Christmas Dinner on December 20th at 7:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the Fellowship and Brotherly Love of the Fraternity. Bring your family to help celebrate the Christmas Season and the 149th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, which was formed on December 17, 1865 in Idaho City. A very delicious meal will be catered by the KONA GRILL in Meridian. There will be entertainment and few speeches. A donation for the evening will be accepted at the door. RSVP to WM Jim Ladd or the Lodge.
There are many Masonic Events happening this month and we encourage all
Masons to attend these functions. Installations, dinners and meetings are listed in the Grand Lodge Newsletter and on their website;
idahomasons.org
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Dates of Interest:
Dec. 05 Idaho #1 & Capital City #93 Stated Meetings - dinner at 6:30 pm
Dec. 06 Boise #2 Stated Meeting - dinner at 6:30 pm
Dec. 10 Bethel 6 Installation - 1:00 pm at Meridian #47
Dec. 10 Silver City #13 (Closed) Installation of Officers
Dec. 13 Boise #2 Open Installation of Officers - 7:00 pm
Dec. 14 Ashlar #29 Open Installation of Officers - 7:00 pm
Dec. 15 Installation of Officers for the York Rite Bodies - 7:30 pm
Dec. 16 Oriental #60 Open Installation of Officers
Dec. 18 Capital City #93 Open Installation of Officers
Dec. 18 Mt. Moriah #39 Open Installation of Officers - Caldwell
Dec. 18 Elmore #30 Open Installation of Officers - Mountain Home
Dec. 19 Idaho #1 Open Installation of Officers
Dec. 20
Boise #2 CHRISTMAS DINNER - 7:00 pm
Dec. 20 Meridian #47 Installation of Officers
Dec. 25
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Fraternally,
Jerry D. Parsons PM
Lodge Secretary
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ORIENTAL LODGE #60
November 29, 2016
Brethren,
NOVEMBER 25, THE LODGE WAS DARK (NO MEETING) DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND. HOPING EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL T-DAY.
December 2, Proficiency/Practice. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. All Officers (Elected and Appointed) are requested to attend as there will be a walkthrough for the Installation on the 16th.
December 9, Stated Communication with dinner at 6:30 p.m.
December 16, Installation of Officers for Oriental Lodge #60. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Installation of Officers at 7:30 p.m. Lodge of Tribute will be closed at 6:00 sharp.
Sunday, December 18 at 4:00 p.m., Mount Moriah Lodge #39 in Caldwell will have a holiday dinner. The Lodge and Star will provide the turkey and ham. The rest will be pot luck.
SUNSHINE:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dec. 09, Stated Communication with Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 10, Silver City Lodge #13 Closed Installation of Officers following their 1:00 pm Stated Communication.
Dec. 10, Santa Bob Christmas pictures with Santa for a donated new toy.
Dec. 13, Boise Lodge #2 Open Installation of Officers at 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 13, Washoe Lodge #28, Payette, Closed Installation of Officers at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 14, Ashlar Loge #29, Nampa, Open Installation of Officers at 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 16, Installation of Officers for Oriental Lodge #60.
Dec. 17, Capital City Lodge #93 Open Installation of Officers. TBD
Dec. 18, Elmore Lodge #30, Mtn. Home, Open Installation of Officers at 4:00 p.m.
Dec. 18, Mount Moriah Lodge #39 in Caldwell - holiday dinner. See announcement above.
Dec. 19, Idaho Lodge #1 Open Installation of Officers at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 20, Meridian Lodge #47 Open Installation of Officers at 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 23, Oriental Lodge #60 will be Dark.
DEC. 25, MERRY CHRISTMAS
Dec. 30, Oriental Lodge #60 will be Dark.
JAN. 01, HAPPY NEW YEAR
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
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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 11 members that have not paid for 2016 ($125.00) of which 5 of those are still owing for 2015 (250.00). The names of those still owing dues were read and listed in the November Minutes.
David A Smith, PM-Secretary
Oriental Lodge #60, AF & AM
P O Box 1032
Meridian, Idaho 83680-1032
208/870-1094
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Sesquecentenial Qult Raffle
Grand Lodge Quilt Raffle
52 Lodge Apron Quilt - Box Included
See MWGM Jim or GL Helen for tickets
500 Tickets will be sold at $20.00 per Ticket
Proceeds will go to purchase Grand Lodge Officers Aprons & Cases
Drawing will be held September 22, 2017
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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
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Idaho Masonic Family Alliance
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Job's Daughters International
Cindy Tolman, Grand Guardian
Russ Smith, Associate Grand Guardian
Barbara Mahoney Grand Secretary
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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.
Friendship #9 (Mountain Home, meets at Elmore Lodge)
Meets the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday's
Mother Advisor: Margret Kazyaka
208-590-408
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Chairperson: John Lawicki
208-590-3152
Meridian Gems #12 (Meridian, meets at Meridian Lodge)
Meets the 2nd an 4th Monday's
Mother Advisor: Barbra Smith
208-863-8972
Chairperson: Norman Lane
208-304-9051
Magic Valley #13 (Twin Falls, meets at the Twin Falls Lodge)
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday's
Mother Advisor: Terese Guiterrez
702-683-8548
Chairperson: Alexandra Koper
208-863-4012
Grand Deputy: Jennie Davis
206-499-2320
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Demolay
State Master Councilor - Elijah Newberry
State Senior Councilor - Damien Stonhill
State Junior Councilor - J.C. Spracher
Executive Officer - Gary LaBruyere
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Order of Eastern Star
Worthy Grand Matron Waunda Kibbey Worthy Grand Patron Bill Rigoli Grand Secretary Judith Walsborn
Grand Chapter of Idaho Order of the Eastern Star
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Shrine
Potentate Cory Turner
Recorder Max Bearden
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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®.
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Amaranth
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 Court of Idaho
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York Rite Bodies
2017 York Rite Meeting
Date |
Location |
Open In: |
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January 25th |
Grangeville |
Commandery |
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January 31st |
Grangeville |
Council |
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February 22nd |
Kooskia |
Chapter |
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March 22nd |
Grangeville |
Commandery |
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April 26th |
Lewiston |
Chapter |
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May 24th |
Grangeville |
Commandery |
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May 30th |
Lewiston |
Council |
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September 27th |
Lewiston |
Commandery |
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October 25th |
Kooskia |
Chapter |
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October 31st |
Grangeville |
Council |
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November 1st |
Grangeville |
Commandery |
Election |
December 6th |
Kooskia |
Chapter |
Installation |
December 8th |
Grangeville |
Council |
Election and Installation |
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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
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All donations to the Idaho Freemason Foundation is tax deductible.
Thank you!
Idaho Freemason Foundation
Greg Winther, Chairman
G. Arthur Shoemaker
N. Randall "Randy" King
Monte Bollar
George Decker
John Ransdell
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"Your" Office Staff |
Monte Bollar, 219 N. 17th Street Cyndie Bollar "Your" Grand Secretary Boise, Idaho, 83702 Grand Clerk gs@idahomasons.org glclerk@idahomasons.org Phone: (208) 343-4562 Toll Free: (866) 674-1867 Website: idahomasons.org ________________________________________________________________________________ Grand Lodge Hours of Operation 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Except when traveling on Grand Lodge Business and Federal Holidays |
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