Registration for Annual Communication #198 at the Soaring Eagle Resort in Mt. Pleasant is now open! May 13th will feature BGP and DDI meetings, informational breakout sessions, a delegate's meeting, a western-themed banquet, and more! The Grand Session is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14th with an open Installation of Officers following lunch.

CLICK HERE to register.

CLICK HERE to download the Advanced Notices, which include proposed legislation, agendas, and more.

TEE IT HIGH

Golf outing season is fast approaching! If you have an event coming up this year, send your flyer to dthompson@grandlodgemi.org and we will include it in our outing listing. Click the links below for events we have on the calendar so far:

SUNDAY, MAY 12 – GRAND LODGE OUTING – Mt. Pleasant

SATURDAY, JULY 13 – TECUMSEH #69 OUTING – Tecumseh

SUNDAY, JULY 14 - COLOMA #162 OUTING - Paw Paw

SATURDAY, JULY 20 – CEDAR #60 OUTING – Clarkston

SATURDAY, JULY 20 - VERONA-HURON #365 OUTING - Gagetown

SATURDAY, JULY 27 - MT. CLEMENS #6 OUTING - Sterling Heights

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 – VALLEY OF MICHIGAN OUTING – Cadillac

We'd like to announce a series of Grand Master's town hall meetings to be held in each region! All Masons are welcome and encouraged to attend. Topics will include:

• Grand Lodge/Membership Database System
• Michigan Masonic Home
• Lodge Resources
• Training & Personal Growth Opportunities
• Masonic Education
• Grand Lodge Budget & Financial Reporting

Dates and Host Sites will be:

• Friday, June 7th - Bethel #358, 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 8th - Iron Mountain #388, 2:00 p.m. (Central)
• Friday, July 12th - West Branch #376, 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 13th - Cadillac Clam Lake #331, 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 3rd - Lincoln Park Temple, 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 7th - Unity #191, 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 9th - Lansing Temple, 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 14th - Lapeer #54, 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 24th - Roseville Temple, 2:00 p.m.

Please plan to attend one or more of these sessions!

Upcoming events around the state! Click the link on each event for more information.

DINING GUIDE

Saturday, April 20th

• 150th Anniversary Celebration South Lyon Lodge #319
• Lodge Leadership, Haworth Hotel, Holland - REGISTER HERE

• Tecumseh #69 Cornhole Tournament
• Swartz Creek #458 Antique Show
• Zion #1 260th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, April 23rd

• Masonic Pathways Community Blood Drive

Saturday, April 27th

• Lodge Leadership, H Hotel, Midland - REGISTER HERE

Friday, June 14th

• Masonic Temple Detroit Tours Warren #427 & Coleman #281

All of the events scheduled for the year can be viewed on the Michigan Masons calendar at https://michiganmasons.org/news-events/calendar/

UPCOMING CHILD ID EVENTS

Friday, April 19th

• Peninsular Lodge #10 will hold a Child ID Event at a Decatur Public Schools Kindergarten Round-up.

Saturday, April 20th

• AuSable Lodge #243 will host a Child ID Event at a School Family Fun Fair from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27th

• Plymouth Rock #47 will host a Child ID event at The Old Village Association Trunk Sale from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Calling all lodges! Make a difference in your community by hosting a Child ID event! 

Join us in safeguarding our children's future by signing up your lodge to host an essential Child ID event in your community. 



CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE EVENT

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT GUIDELINES

Contact Patti Nowak at 1-989-466-3807 with any questions.

CLICK HERE for a listing of degrees coming up around the state! Send information to Darren Thompson at dthompson@grandlodgemi.org if you would like your lodge’s event added to this listing.

PLEASE NOTE - It is always advisable to contact a lodge in advance of your visit in case a degree or regular communication is postponed due to candidate availability, member illness, weather or any other reason. Please see the lodge directory on the Grand Lodge website HERE for contact information statewide.

The latest edition of Trowel Time is now available on YouTube! Host Bob Conley is joined by Grand Lecturer Tom Braun, MWB Fred Kaiser and Dirk Hughes from the Museum & Library in Grand Rapids! CLICK HERE for the newest episode!

Have a question or comment for the Trowel Time mailbag? Send it to Darren at dthompson@grandlodgemi.org and it might be chosen to be answered on the show! CLICK HERE to view the full Trowel Time playlist.

See the links below for a raffle happening near you!



ELF KHURAFEH SHRINE SPORTSMAN'S RAFFLE - April 20

MESICK MASONIC LODGE #466 SMOKER RAFFLE - June 3

BYRON LODGE #80 SUMMER RAFFLE - June 4

STAR OF THE LAKE #158 BLACKSTONE RAFFLE - June 16

HAPPY 106TH BIRTHDAY - IRENE HOSKING

Irene Hosking born on April 20th, 1918, has lived a life that spans over a century. Her journey is one of courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to service. Let's delve into the remarkable story of this extraordinary woman.

CLICK HERE for the incredible story of Irene's life.

CLICK HERE to visit the Masonic Pathways website to find out about living options, financial information, PACE Central Michigan, job opportunities and much more!