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The Masonic NewsCHAPTER NEWS

Summer is finally here. Our May 3rd stated meeting had several substitutes present, and it was great to re-connect with these members again. Thank you, to all the substitutes who have helped us out so far this year. We couldn’t have done it without you!

May was our month to vis-it Martha Washington Chap-ter #153, on May1st. We had 5 members attend. Good fellow-ship was had by all.

Initiation Exemplifica-tion was performed on May 17, with many substitutes assisting us. A huge thank you to our offi-cers and substitutes that helped us make this possible. After the meeting, we retired to the din-ing hall for refreshments: ice cream and all the trimmings!

Our next Regular meeting is June 7, at 7:30pm. It would be a wonderful time to have a “full-house” at this meeting. It is more fun when we are all here, and can catch-up with one another. Our “star family” is important to keep in contact with. Please mark your calen-dar and plan to attend. We’d love to see as many of you there as possible!

UPCOMING EVENTS

The local OES chapter we are visiting in June is: Colum-bia Chapter 275. Their Stated meeting is on: Tuesday, June 3, at 7:00 pm, and is located in the Cotner Lodge Building. Let’s see how many of Electa’s mem-bers can fill the sidelines of this fellow chapter

June 21st, MYSTERY ROAD-TRIP. Meet at the Masonic Temple, 1635 “L”, at 5:30 pm, to carpool to a “mystery” location, and dinner is also part of this event. Please bring $35-$45,

per person for this event. For any additional information, contact WM Kristen Swisher (402) 202-7113.

WORTHY MATRON’S PROJECT

WM Kristen has chosen to help the Cat House with dona-tions each month to help with their operating needs. As a re-minder, the Cat House is Lin-coln’s only no-kill shelter for cats. They care for, give medi-cal treatment to, and adopt out hundreds of cats every year.

For June, the items we are collecting to donate are: cat carriers & beds. Any items are welcome, as well as monetary donations.

KENSINGTON

Members of Electa Kensing-ton met May 1 at the Eatery. We enjoyed a delicious meal and spent time visiting. A brief busi-ness meeting followed

PAST MATRONS

Our Past Matrons will not meet again until the Fall. We are “dark” during the summer.

COURTESIES

Sis. Rosella Frank recently had cataract surgery.

BIRTHDAYS &ANNIVERSARIES

June 2 - Frederick ZanderJune. 6 - John HibberdJune 7 - Earl HawkeyJune. 8 - Joseph EdwardsJune 11 - Patricia KingJune 12 - Don & Rosella FrankJune 18 - Imogene BruceJune 21 - Deb Gade-SippJune 22 - William ColeJune 23 - Brenda Frank-Collins Amy MitchellJune 25 - Deb StorzJune 28 - Susan SchauerJune 29 - Karen Koch

NEW CHAPTER ROSTERS

Electa’s updated Member Roster has been mailed out to all members. If you have NOT received this new roster, please contact Secretary, Susie Dunn, (402)890-6733. We will make sure one is sent to you. If mem-bers have updates or correc-tions to the roster information, please contact Sister Susie to provide the correct information.

GRAND CHAPTER

Sis. Kaylene Martin, Sis. Trudi Thornburg, Sis. Kristi Thornburg, and Bro. Leonard Martin attended Grand Chapter in Kearney, NE.

CHARTER DAY

Columbia Chapter is cele-brating on May 20. Info and pic-tures will be in the next issue.

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Sister Tracy Dickes was ill. Sister Vera Smith had fallen and broke her nose but is recover-ing. She is living at Gateway Manor and would like to hear from friends. Bro. Charlie Cum-mings needs to have eye sur-gery. Sis. Megan Thornburg had knee surgery.

JOYS

Sis. Suzy Campbell cel-ebrated Easter with her son, Fred. Pierce, grandson of Sis. Norma Cummings and Bro. Charlie Cummings, ran in the

Columbia Chapter 275Kaylene Martin, Correspondent

Lincoln half marathon and fin-ished in twelfth place. Their granddaughter, Courtney, will be married Sept. 13. Sis. Marge and Bro. Ralph Reimann are back from Arizona and cele-brated their 40th wedding an-niversary. Congratulations! Bro. Leonard Martin received his 40 year pin from Cotner Lodge. Sis. Nancy Weers’, granddaughter Maya, participated in her first dance recital.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

May 16 – Pat BryantMay 16 – Norma CummingsMay 26 – Rod LehnMay 28 – Jerry RonhovdeMay 31 – Louise KinerJune 12 – Eleanor MillerJune 16- Eldora CarterJune 18 – Amy PriceJune 20 – Kelly TrischJune 29 – Ralph Reimann

DUES ARE DUE!

Please remit payment to Kaylene Martin, 401 S. 84th St Lincoln, NE 68510.

Electa Chapter 8Brenda Frank-Collins, Correspondent

In This Issue

Cotner LodgePage 2

Lincoln LodgePage 3

College View LodgePage 3

Grand Chapter of Nebraska

Page 4

Bethel 5Page 5

Eiche ChapterPage 5

Craftsmen LodgePage 6

Liberty LodgePage 6

Starcraft ChapterPage 6

Seek And Ye Shall Find

Page 6

Hickman LodgePage 6

Trestle BoardPage 7

Coming EventsPage 8

The Immovable Jewels

Page 8

DID YOU KNOW?

Electa Chapter 8 wasChartered on

March 4, 1874.

“A smile is the lighting system of the face and the heating system of the heart, and remember , the best attitude to have in one’s daily life is a KEEP-AT-IT-UDE!”

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS

The annual Past Masters Night was held on Saturday, May 17. After a delicious din-ner prepared by WB Scott Di-etrick, we were entertained by WM James Michaelson and two friends singing Southern Gospel music. The DeMolay Scholar-ship was then awarded to Jon Lightall.

East Lincoln Lodge 210Charles Godwin, Correspondent

LODGE PROFICIENCY

Again, the lodge complet-ed their lodge proficiency on May 8 with 80 years of doing so. And then on May 15 the EA De-gree was conferred on Benjamin Murphy by WB Scott Dietrick. WB Scott Dietrick also con-ferred the FC Degree on Jermey Deaton on May 22.

“There are spaces between our fingers so that another person’s fingers can fill them.”

Bennett Lodge 94Richard Harris, Correspondent

The winner of the Bennett Lodge 94 drawing was Shawn Mag-nusson. He won a $360 gift certificate to HyVee.

The Lodge passed it’s Proficiency Test on May 6.

The Lodge has a Brother Muthana Ismail, who is currently struggling with cancer. We ask the other Lodges for their prayers for his recovery.

Bennett Lodge 94 will be doing Degree work in the coming months.

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SIXTY-YEAR MEMBERSHIP PINS AWARDED

On April 19 a 60-year membership pin was presented to Bro. Jay Haviland by WM Jer-ry Pigsley and WB Jim Hyland at his home in Milford. On May 3 a 60-year membership pin was presented to Bro. John Grady by WM Jerry Pigsley, WB Ralph Riemann, WB John McQuinn, WB Dietrick Frye, and Bro. Dan Peterson at his home in Lincoln.

DEGREES CONFERRED

On April 21 the Master Mason Degree was conferred on Bro. Anthony Fey and Bro. Nicholas Furchert. On April 28 the Entered Apprentice Degree was conferred on Bro. Tregg Lunn. Bro. Lunn was raised in Grand Island, served in the U.S. Army, and now is a criminal de-fense attorney in Lincoln.

CHIP EVENT

On April 24 Cotner Lodge sponsored a CHild Iden-tification Program (CHIP) event at Dawes Middle School in northeast Lincoln. This is the first middle school in Lincoln at which a CHIP event has been held. The event was held in conjunction with an all-school ice cream social.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER

On April 25 Cotner Lodge brothers worked at a spa-ghetti supper sponsored by the Cotner Temple Building Corpo-ration to raise money for build-ing expenses.

HUSKER BASEBALL GAME

On May 3 Cotner Lodge brothers, spouses, and friends watched the Husker baseball team trounce the Penn State Nittany Lyons at Hawks Field.

REGULAR COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

On May 5 Bethel 65 Honored Queen Tiana Hudson and Bethel Guardian Dyana Burton spoke to the brothers at-tending the monthly dinner on the Job’s Daughters prior to the May 5 Regular Communication. At the Regular Communication a new petition was read and two

petitioners were approved to re-ceive the degrees of Masonry in the Lodge.

PEW PROJECT

On May 8 the brothers gathered to finish moving pews donated from a local church into the Lodge which were ret-rofitted after many hours of work by WB John Cramer and WB Jerry Raikes. The new pews are a welcome replacement to the old theater-type seats along the sidelines.

HIGHWAY PICKUP

On May 10 SW Troy Myers coordinated the Lodge’s semi-annual litter pickup along a two mile stretch of Highway 34 near Eagle. WM Jerry Pigs-ley, SS David Zigler, Bro. Jerry Carlson, and Troy’s son, Mason, participated in this service proj-ect.

PAST MASTERS’ AND AWARDS DINNER

On May 12 the Lodge had its annual Past Masters’ and Awards Dinner with over 80 attendees. At the dinner Julia Sanford was awarded the 2014 Grand Lodge of Nebraska and Cotner Lodge $500 academic scholarship. Lincoln Northstar High School students Harri-son Rood, Colton Whetstone, and Cole Brady received the Lodge’s scholarships to attend the 20th Annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp at the University of Nebraska-Ke-arney. Forty-year membership pins were awarded by JW Robert Sanford to WB Leonard Martin and Bro. Gene Jones. Fifty-year membership pins were awarded by SW Troy Myers to Bro. Da-vid Rigg and Bro. Doyle Kernes. Sixty-year membership pins were awarded by WM Jerry Pig-sley to WB Ken Linafelter and Bro. Jim Wickstrom from Corin-thian Lodge 83. Fourteen Past Masters of Cotner Lodge and four Past Masters of other lodg-es who are now Cotner Lodge brothers were recognized. Over $300 was donated by the at-tendees to go to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, June 2 – 6:30 p.m. – Dinner/Program (Sesostris Shrine Potentate Illustrious Sir Keith Houfek); 7:30 p.m. – Reg-ular CommunicationJune 3-7 – Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp – UNKSaturday, June 7 – 20th Anni-versary Masonic Band Celebra-tion (10:00 a.m. – Kearney)Saturday, June 7 – Shrine Bowl Game (2:00 p.m. – UNK)Monday, June 9 – 7:00 p.m. – EA degreeMonday, June 16 – 7:00 p.m. – MM degreeMonday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m. – EA degreeWednesday, June 25 – 7:00 p.m. – Road Trip to Bellevue Lodge #325 (MM degree), 1908 Franklin Street (meet at the Lodge at 5:00 p.m.)Monday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m. – MM degree

Cotner Lodge 297Jerry Pigsley, Correspondent

Photo Courtesy of Jerry Pigsley

Cotner Lodge brothers welcomed Bro. Tregg Lunn into the fraternity on April 28.

Photo Courtesy of Jerry Pigsley

On April 21 the Master Mason Degree was conferred on Bro. Anthony Fey and Bro. Nicholas Furchert by Cotner Lodge No. 297.

Photo Courtesy of Jerry Pigsley

Cotner Lodge brothers, family, and friends enjoyed a Husker baseball victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions at Hawks Field.

Photo Courtesy of Jerry Pigsley

Cotner Lodge has new seating along the sidelines courtesy of a local Lin-coln church and brothers spending many hours retrofitting the pews to fit the lodge.

SupportMasonicYouth

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Support Masonic YouthJob’s Daughters International

The International Order of Rainbow for GirlsDeMolay International

FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE

Lincoln Lodge No. 19 met on April 22 for the purpose of con-ferring the fellowship degree on Brother Steve Gealy. He had ear-lier passed his proficiency in the Entered Apprentice degree. The Fellowship degree was conducted by MWB Reg Kuhn as Worshipful Master, WM John Duling as Senior Warden, PM Richard Wyatt as Junior Warden and PM Chuck Burk as Senior Deacon. After a very good 1st section the Middle Chamber Lecture was delivered by WB Albert Chatfield of North Star Lodge No. 227. The evening was a good time to have brethren enjoy a round of fellowship.

LODGE HISTORY ANDCHARTER DAY DINNER

It was 1868 when Lincoln was in its infancy when the following announcement appeared in the Nebraska Commonwealth newspa-per:

A.F. & A.M. – All Masons in good standing, who wish to participate in the formation of a Masonic Lodge in this town are hereby requested to attend a meeting for that purpose at the Masonic Hall on Friday, March 6th, 1868 at 1 o’clock p.m.

It was reported that a large number of brethren attend that meeting. Cyrus Carter was elected Worshipful Master, S.B. Linder-man, Senior Warden and John Cadman Junior Warden.

The following article appeared in The Acacia:

“Lincoln Lodge No. 19, A.F. & A.M., was first convened under dispen-sation on the 12th day of May, A.D. 1868, in the upper rooms of what is now known as Lahr’s hardware store on North 10th Street in the City of Lincoln, Nebraska, with Bro. Henry s. Jennings as its Worship-ful Master, Rev. Henry T. Davis as Senior Warden, Hugh W. Merrill as Secretary and Severin B. Linderman as Senior Deacon, Bros. Walter J. Harris, Charles C. Cook, Westcott R. Field, Alfred L. Palmer and John Cadman also being in attendance. At that meeting the first Tuesday evening in each month was selected as the regular meeting night of the Lodge and which has been observed until this time.”

Lincoln Lodge 19Bruce Anderson, Correspondent

Photo Courtesy of Bruce Anderson

The first home of Lincoln Lodge No. 19 in 1868.

Thus Lincoln Lodge No. 19 was born and has continued for 146 years. On Tuesday evening June 17 the Lodge will gather for a din-ner and speaker at 6:30 pm. We will celebrate those 146 years and remember the past of our Lodge. The dinner will only cost $10.00 per person. For reservations please call either Secretary Chuck Burk at 402-456-4561 or Bruce Anderson at 402-435-0974. We look for-ward to seeing as many brothers and wives as possible.

Lincoln Lodge 19 has arranged a tour of the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, Nebraska on Saturday, July 19. We will meet at the Temple for carpooling and then drive to the Home in Platts-mouth. The tour will be from 10:00 to 2:00 o’clock. The home will provide lunch. This is an opportunity to see the results of the mon-ey we give to our philanthropy. All Masons in Lincoln are invited to come with us. Please let our secretary know if you plan to attend.

College View Lodge 320Jerry Pigsley, Correspondent

Photo Courtesy of Paul Hadley

Past Master’s Night at College View Lodge 320.

Photo Courtesy of Paul Hadley

New Master Mason, Dave Johnson.

Photo Courtesy of Paul Hadley

50 and 60 year members of College View Lodge 320

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2014 Nebraska Grand Chapter

“Stars Across The Prairie”

Dear Masonic Family,

Wow! What an enthusiastic and fun year the “Stars across the Prairie” Eastern Star Grand Family had traveling across our beautiful state and attending the various Masonic activities.

It has been a pleasure for me to represent Nebraska Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star this past year. The first por-tion of the 2013 – 2014 Grand Chapter year was spent meeting Past Grand Master Tom Hauder and Lady Ann at several activ-ities --- Masonic Eastern Star Band Camp and Shrine Bowl Parade; Grand Assembly for the International Order of the Rain-bow for Girls; Grand Bethel for Nebraska Job’s Daughters In-ternational; DeMolay Conclave; Masonic Charities Golf Tourna-ment; the Alzheimer’s Walk in Omaha and Grand Lodge just to name a few. What fun we had greeting everyone and especial-ly enjoying the ENTHUSIASM of our Youth Groups.

In February, I attended Grand Lodge and witnessed the Installation of a dear friend, Grand Master Joe McBride and Lady Lori. Again, we met at Grand York Rite and then in May at our Grand Chapter Ses-sion. I was pleased to welcome

Joe and Lady Lori. I was hon-ored to have Grand Master Joe sing at the opening session of Grand Chapter. I also served on the Board of the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children with both Tom Hauder and then Joe McBride. It was an honor to represent Nebraska OES by serving on the Board as Worthy Grand Matron.

On Wednesday evening of Grand Chapter, everyone was entertained by the children from the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children. Their fan-tastic rendition of American Baseball songs was outstand-ing. Again, note the enthusi-asm. Don’t we wish that we could bottle up this enthusiasm and take it to our Lodge and Chapter meetings! Again on Wednesday evening at Grand Chapter we were pleased to initiate five members from our Youth Groups – one from Rain-bow, three from Job’s Daugh-ters and one DeMolay. There were to have been nine origi-nally but due to finals, District Track meets and a work sched-ule, things just didn’t work out. There are four chapters that will be able to initiate these young members into our Order. Please join with me in welcoming our newest members.

Thursday was a special day as we honored our members of 50 years or more. What a joy to greet each of them and get a special hug. When you add the total number of years of devo-tion to our Order, the numbers are OUTSTANDING!

Thursday evening, May 15, 2014 was the Installation of the 2014-2015 Grand Chapter Of-ficers as they began their “Mu-sic of the Stars” Grand Chapter year. I know that they will enjoy every minute of their travels as those of the 2013-14 Year. Con-gratulations!

Fraternally and Star Love,

Bev Donham, PGM

2013 - 2014 Grand Worthy MatronBev Donham’s Message

Photo Courtesy of Grand Chapter of Nebraska

Row 1, L-R: Cheryl Beckius, Grand Conductress, Brenda McGuire, Associate Grand Matron, Jan Thoman, Grand Secretary, Sharlene Coulter, Worthy Grand Matron, Deloyt Young, Worthy Grand Patron, Delbert Rogers, Associate Grand Patron, Pam Brhel, Grand Treasurer, Anita Sohm, Associate Grand Conductress Row 2, L-R: Michelle Smith, Grand Adah, Lynn Cardey, Grand Ruth, Barb Davenport, Grand Esther, Bev Pickering, Grand Martha, Ruth Negus, Grand Organist, Linda Dubry, Grand Electa Row 3, L-R: Jim Taylor, Grand Sentinel, Candace Martin, Grand Warder, Karan Birdsall, Grand Chaplain, Gary Brhel, Grand Marshal

2014 - 2015 Grand Officers

Photos from the Grand Chapter Sessionheld in Kearney, Nebraska

May 13 - 15, 2014

All photos are Courtesy of the Grand Chapter of Nebraska

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MASONICYOUTH

Bethel 5 held their election of officers at our April 26th meet-ing. Congratulations to the new line officers for the next term:

Honored Queen – Belle Senior Princess – Grace Junior Princess – Ashley Guide – Brittany Marshal – Chelsea

After the meeting, put our best foot forward to see the crazy socks we wore for the day.

Then we enjoyed a Fast Food lunch event. Clues were given and the girls had to guess where we were going. Our main course was at McDonalds. Fries or onion rings were at Runza. Our favorite drink was from Burger King and we ended with dessert at Zesto’s. What a fun event, and the day was beautiful.

Our highway clean – up for Sunday, April 27th was postponed due to the weather. We used the scheduled time to meet at the Ma-sonic Temple and practice for Grand competitions.

Our Associate Guardian and his family, attended the HIKE event at Mahoney State Park on Saturday, May 3rd. It was a beau-tiful day for the walk and presentation. It appeared that the tower was the favorite place to be.

Lauren and Sophie

Upcoming events:

May 23 – Serve Dinner for Lancaster Lodge No. 54May 24 – Celebrate Bethel birthday / Pot Luck / Fraternal Night May 25 – Northeast Graduation – Ashley and KaylaJune 7 – Shrine Parade – KearneyJune 14 – Meeting June 21 – Installation of Officers

We would like to congratulate Brittany on her graduation from Malcolm High School on Saturday, May 10th.

Bethel 5Cora Redwine, Correspondent

Eiche Chapter DeMolayKeegan Miller, Correspondent

Eiche Chapter pictures at East Lincoln 210 Past Master’s Night.

Photo Courtesy of Cora Redwine

Bethel 5’s Brittany, Emily and Cheslea

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Craftsmen Lodge 314Byrl Shear, Correspondent

On Tuesday May 15, 2014 Craftsmen Lodge #314 con-ferred the degree of a Fellow-craft Mason on Bro. Myron L. Coleman. We will be conferring the Masters Degree last half of June.

Come to the Craftsmen Lodge Annual Spaghetti Dinner June 20, 5pm -7:30pm and meet Myron.

Bring your friends, have dinner, then go for a Cruise.

Dinner: Spaghetti, with choice of meat or meatless sauce, Salad, garlic bread, drinks & desert. Adults $6 Children $4 Five & under free. Walk ins welcome.

For tickets contact Lodge Officers or leave message at Lodge.

Liberty Lodge 300Mark Turner, Fill-In Correspondent

BUSINESS MEETING

We held our monthly busi-ness meeting on Thursday, May 1. Business was conducted, bills and claims were approved, Lodge by-laws changes were read and will be voted on in June. Two new petitions were read and committee’s assigned.

DEGREES CONFERRED

Brother Ryan Bird was passed to the Degree of a Fel-lowcraft Mason on Thursday, May 8 and was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Ma-son on Thursday, May 15.

PAST MASTER’S NIGHT

Liberty Lodge held a Past Master’s night on May 29 with 10 Past Masters and the Deputy Grand Master, RWB John Maxell present. WM Andy Seachord and his brother prepared a won-derful meal of prime rib, pota-toes, and asparagus.

FLAG RETIREMENTCEREMONY

Bro. Roger Stanley noticed that the American Flag flying over the 16th & L street Lodge building was looking rather tat-tered and worn and decided to take action. He has purchased and donated a new flag for the Lodge building.

We will be retiring the old flag and raising the new flag on Thursday, June 5 just before our business meeting at 6:45 pm. This ceremony will be open to anyone who wishes to attend.

COMING EVENTS

Our June business meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5 with a pot-luck dinner start-ing at 6:15, the flag retirement and new flag raising at 6:45, and Lodge opening at 7:00 pm.

We will be voting on two petitions and that will probably result in Degree work for the month of June.

Photo Courtesy of Mark Turner

Liberty Lodge held a Past Master’s night on May 29.Back row: WB Dale Lueders, WB Bruce Watkins, WB Jim Batten, WM Andy Seachord, WB Bob Foreman, WB Brent Myers, RWB John Maxell.Front row: WB Lumir Vajgrt, WB Dave Williams, WB Dale Strasburg, WB Mark Turner, WB Maynard Sears.

Photo Courtesy of Mark Turner

Liberty Lodge held a Master Mason Degree on May 15. Brother Ryan Bird was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason.

CHAPTER MEETING

Chapter opened in regular form on May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Worshipful Master, Dennis Brydl, was introduced as Grand Representative to West Virginia in Nebraska.

Grand Chapter is now over. Sis. Terri Sherman was a Grand Page this year.

Sisters Ingrid Hansen and Ileen Smith assisted with the registrations.

Bro. Dennis Brydl, com-mented that some organizations are dark during certain months, but the night of our meeting gave new meaning to “dark”.

The power went out during the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. The meeting continued with the use of flash-lights on our cell phones.

ILLNESS REPORT

Sister Eldine Dove fell. She was black and blue, but fortu-nately she had no broken bones. Ruth Beach, P.M. had cataract surgery on April 23 and May 7. Evelyn Rauch, P.M. was ill but is feeling much better now. And Sis. Frieda Flack fell during the winter and had a broken hip. She is now back home at Legacy Terrace.

PAST MATRONS

Past Matrons meet June 3 at the home of Sis. Glee Warnke.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

June 2 - Jim BanisterJune 4 - Ruth BrisseyJune 5 - Betty KuehnJune 6 - Michael RoeJune 7 - Evelyn RauchJune 9 - Ruthann YoungJune 13 - Jerry Ann SharpJune 15 - Mary Ann BedeJune 18 - Ron TillmanJune 25 - Frank Mook Alberta ConnerleyJune 26 - Beth Birnstihl

Starcraft Chapter 307Cora Redwine, Correspondent

FISH FRYGeorge Washington

Lodge 2504430 N. 70th St.

Second Saturday ofEvery Month April-Sept

4:30 - 7:00 p.m.Adults $9.00

Under 12 $4.00Hot Dog $3.00

Hamburger $4.00

Hickman Lodge 256Greg Vlasnik, Correspondent

Photo from a recent Entered Apprentice Degree.

TACO FEEDCapitol Chapter 320

4641 Cooper Street5:00 - 7:00 pm

First Saturday of the month

Next one: June 7$2.50 for 2 tacos and a drink

extra tacos $.50

The making of a Freemason consists of a continuing course of education, of training, and of char-acter forming. While it may be accepted that it is an innermost desire, followed by obligations that makes one a member of the Craft, yet in a truer form and better sense, a man is naver a Freemason until he truthfully and loyally lives up to his obligations. And he cannot do that until he understands them, and eventually knows their scope and real meaning.

Freemasonry can very well be divided into many phases. Its landmarks, its customs, its consitu-tion and its laws, just to mention a few, if studied and mastered, can provide a more interesting course for the Master Mason seeking Masonic knowledge. Its historical background can provide in interesting program of investigation to the Member attracted to a desire for research.

One peculiarity about Freemasonry is that it will stand investigation. The deeper the research, the more extensive the knowledge of its hidden art and mysteries, the more highly it is appreciated. A member of the Craft who merely takes his degrees in a listless, careless sort of manner, and then remains as just a spectator at Lodge meetings, may hold to the opinion that Freemasonry differs little from other societies. The the contrary, the Master Mason who delves deeply into Masonic literature takes a lively interest in every part of the Ritualistic and Lodge Work, and learns the origin, meaning and moral bearing of its symbols, cannot possibly fall into such an error. To him Freemasonry has a refining and elevating influence not to be found in the ordinary run of organizations.

The philosophies of Freemasonry, when discovered and then accepted and practiced, provide that simple but profound solution to the problems of human relationships. May it be accepted that Free-masonry is a way of living to the Master Mason who is interested enough to appraise and value the wealth that is his, and his alone, by virtue of his Masonic Membership.

The best informed Master Mason is the Master Mason who reads and studies. Consequently, if we want Freemasonry to be of practical usefulness and cultural attainment, we, as Freemasons, must not neglect our Masonic reading, our Masonic studying and our research for more Masonic Light.

Seek And Ye Shall Find

June 2014 The Masonic News Page 7DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterJon Lighthall, Master CouncilorBecky Bleess, Chapter SweetheartGaren Miller, Chapter Dad 890-4320Meetings 2nd and 4th Wed. 7:00 p.m.2700 S St. 68503 476-2412Please send all correspondence to:Garen Miller 890-60438029 Palmilla Ln., 68516

Job’s DaughtersBethel 5Please send all correspondence to:1635 L St. 68508-2510 476-3453Cora Redwine, Guardian 438-94474101 N 12th St. 68521credwine@neb.rr.comGreg Prososki, ABG 783-208421040 NW 70th St., Agnew, NE 68428gandnprososki@hotmail.comDeb Kendle, Sec. 617-39911400 North 64th St. 68505 325-9653dmkendle@gmail.comEmily Nelson, Honored Queen2nd and 4th Sat. 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.Dark July and August

Bethel 272610 N. 48th St.www.Bethel27Lincoln.orgPlease send all correspondence to:Dehnia Bullerdiek, BG 540-17851417 Sioux Street 68502dehnia.herrick@gmail.comHarry Storz, ABG 788-256615900 Olive Creek Road 68301Stephanie Bleess, Sec. 488-4066903 Eastridge Dr. 68510 stephbleess@neb.rr.com1st Thur., 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m.Rachel Ducket, Honored Queen

Bethel 631542 No. 65th Street Dyana Burton, Guardian 9415 South 28th St 68516Kevin Thornburg, Assoc. Guardian 430-93935410 Wyman Ave 68512Rhonda Sanford, Sec. 4201 Greenwood 68504Tiana Hudson, Honored Queen1st and 3rd Thurs. 7:00 p.m.

Lebanon Lodge 3Prince Hall Affiliation 430-7003 1630 N. 24th St. 68503-1117 Frankie White W.M. 4939 W Thatcher Ln 68528Floyd Williams, Sec. 325-83374835 Fremont St 68504Address all correspondence to the Sec.2nd Tue. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

York RiteLincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M.1635 L St. 68508 476-3453Bruce Anderson, High Priest 435-09742010 S. 26th St. 68502Tom Michaelson, Sec. 423-1984901 Starview Ln, 685121st Wed.Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m.Business Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons1635 L St. 68508 476-3453Mervyn Moeller, Ill. Master 785-75454805 Davey Rd., Ceresco 68017Tom Michaelson, Recorder 423-1984Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m.1st Wed., Business Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Mount Moriah Commandery 41635 L St. 68508 476-3453Rick Harris Cmdr. 477-89691433 SW 24th St 68522Tom Michaelson, Recorder 423-1984Covered-dish dinner 6:15 p.m.1st Mon. Business meeting 7:00 p.m.

Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple332 S. Centennial Mall 435-2144P.O. Box 95013 68509-5013Bruce Wood, Gen. Sec. 435-2144Tom Greenlee, Venerable MasterTodd Tinnean, Wise MasterTBD, CommanderMark Kinzie, Master of Kadosh3rd Wed. Bus. Meeting 6:00 p.m.

ShrineSesostris Temple 1050 Saltillo Rd 474-6890Roca, Ne 68430Keith Houfek, Potentate 499-91152615 Krauter Place Roca 68430

Daughters of the Nile Naphis Temple No. 66Julie Reno, Queen 420-12704710 Larkwood Road 68516

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of NebraskaSharlene Coulter

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Fremont NE 680251-800-832-9320

Electa Chapter 81635 L St. 68508 476-3453Kristen Swisher, W.M. 806-4524416 N 19th St Beatrice 68310Bruce Anderson, W.P. 435-09742010 S. 26th St. 68502Susie Dunn, Sec. 890-67334600 Garfield St. 685061st Sat. Stated Meeting 2:00 or 7:30 p.m.

Electa Chapter KensingtonMarion Kantner, Pres. 435-03782540 Worthington Ave., 68502-3963Susie Dunn, Sec. 484-52024000 Garfield St. 685061st Thurs. Noon

Past Matrons ClubBridget Anderson, Pres. 440-3434Ilah Anderson, Courtesy Chair Dona Y. Hurst, Sec.-Treas. 421-1108

Myrtle Chapter 942610 No. 48th St. 68504 466-2236Connie Weir, W.M. 488-90404110 Mohawk St 68510Jim Weir, W.P. 570-73714110 Mohawk St 68510Robyn Mason, Sec. 484-5756415 Laramie Trl 685212nd and 4th Tues. 7:30 p.m.

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Lincoln Lodge 191635 L St. 68508 476-3453John Duling, W.M. 981-60731540 Garret Ln. Apt 3151 68512 Charles Burk, Sec. 423-68878041 South 16th St. 685121st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Lancaster Lodge 541635 L St. 68508 476-3453Shane T. Rhian, W.M. 326-27712002 S 11th St., 68502Russ Reno, Sec. 420-12704710 Larkwood Rd 685161st Fri. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

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North Star Lodge 2272610 N. 48th St. 68504 466-2236David L. Sierks, W.M. 466-25146525 Hartley St., 68507-1860Steve Wetzel, Sec. 488-81981518 Skyline Drive 685061st Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

George Washington Lodge 2504430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482Mark Poston, W.M. 540-72702411 Surrey Court., 68512Donald Eisenbarth, Sec.-Treas. 464-5564Address unpublished1st Tue. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Hickman Lodge 2564641 Cooper Ave., 68506 Greg Vlasnik, W.M. 826-47101120 Lakeshore Dr Crete 68333Olin Boone, Sec. 486-38016101 S Richland Circle 68516oboone@windstream.net1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Cotner Lodge 2971542 No. 65th St. 68505 Jerry Pigsley, W.M. 434-30002627 Ammom Ave 68507Ralph Riemann, Sec. 489-53383101 Fox Hollow Rd. 685061st Mon. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Liberty Lodge 3001635 L St. 68508 476-3453Andrew Seachord, W.M. 309-93364640 Myrtle St 68506Brent Myers, Secretary 770-0901901 Rosewood Dr. 685101st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Craftsmen Lodge 3142645 B St. 68502 475-2820Byrl A Shear Jr, W.M. 770-65361728 West B St., 68522James P. Heinke, Secretary 436-5691P.O. Box 6813, 68506-08131st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

College View Lodge 3204641 Cooper Ave. 68506 Mail to Box 6865, 68506-6865Curt Wolbert, W.M. 440-68605140 S. 80th St. 68516-6318Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. 421-7006 4600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516-51071st. Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Tabula Rasa Lodge 3321635 L St. 68508 476-3453Joe Huskey, W.M. 730-11583920 Lasalle St 68516Dennis Brydl, Sec. 423-69822510 Kessler Blvd. 685023rd Tues. Reg. Communication 6:00 p.m.

Temple Chapter 271332 S. Centennial Mall 68508 435-2144Wendy Garrison 476-30262309 S W 18th St, 68522Keith Garrison, W.P. 476-30262309 S W 18th St, 68522Melinda Brage, Sec. 488-0837620 Leavitt Ln 68510-25301st Mon. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJames F Brown, Jr., Pres. 483-1727Diane Brown, Sec.-Treas. 483-1727

Past Matrons ClubMarilyn Jepson, Co-Pres. 423-6049Earleen Ladd, Co-Pres 499-1889

Columbia Chapter 2751542 No. 65th St. 68505 466-0890Kristi Thornburg, W.M. 430-4533401 S 84th St., 68510Leonard Martin, W.P. 488-6388401 S 84th St., 68510Kayleen Martin, Sec. 488-6388401 S 84th St., 685101st Tues. Stated Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. 488-6388401 S. 84th St. 68510 4th Tues.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubTrudy Thornburg, Pres. 430-2165Nancy Weers, Vice-Pres. 466-3750 Starcraft Chapter 3072645 B St. 68502 475-2820Julie Fowler, W.M. 202-64502020 Jefferson Ave., 68502Dennis Brydl, W.P. 423-69822510 Kessler Blvd., 68502Ileen Smith , Sec. 796-22043500 NW 126th St, 685241st Wed. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Starcraft KensingtonShirley Marks, Pres. 423-97693500 Faulkner Dr. #B 204 68516Ruth Beach, Sec. 464-0513815 Santa Monica Ave. 685041st Tue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubRuth Beach, Pres. 464-0513Glee Warnke, Sec. 465-8486

Capitol Chapter 320Cindee Lighthall, W.M. 304-3402335 N 35th St 68503Gary Kassebaum, W.P. 328.90964401 S. 27th St. Apt E7, 68512Kathy Berger, Sec. 488-51335448 High St. 685061st Mon. 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Chapter Kensington Kathy Berger, Pres. 488-51335448 High St., 685064th Thurs.

Capitol City Past Matrons andPatrons ClubCarolyn Cook, Vice Pres. 464-9337Martha Countryman, Sec. 488-7473Karen Cook, Treas. 470-31871st Tue. Oct-May Legacy Estates Noon

Youth GroupsDeMolay-Lincoln ChapterNo Master CouncilorNo Chapter SweetheartMeetings 2nd and 4th Tues. 7:00 p.m.Scottish Rite TemplePlease send correspondence to:Tom Greenlee, Chap. Dad 3401 S 33rd St, 68506tcgreenlee@earthlink.net

Rainbow for Girls Lincoln Assembly 6332 S. Centenniel Mall (Scottish Rite)Please send all correspondence to:Jen Birdsall, Mother Advisor749 Sunny Slope Rd 68505 499-9697jenbirdsall@yahoo.comLaurie Sieg, Advisory Board Chair7600 Baldwin Ave 68507 464-2410lauriesieg@gmail.comZoe Maurer, Worthy Advisor1st and 3rd Tues. 7:00 p.m.

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New Masonic Temple Assoc.1635 L Street 476-3453 Virgil Meints, Pres. 326-1464Bruce Watkins, Sec-Treas. 489-4317Please address all correspondence to Sec.-Treas., 1635 L Street, Lincoln, NE 685082nd Tues. Board of Directors meetingMembers welcome 4:30 p.m.

Nebraska Masonic HomeMary C. Stapp, Exec. Dir. 1-800-245-58121300 Avenue DPlattsmouth NE 68048-1055

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Acacia Fraternity2255 Vine Street, 68503 436-6160Ciaran Riley, Ven. Dean 905-7933 Jon Anderson, Sec. 889-6029

Widows Sons Memento Mori ChapterRichard Lassak, Pres. 326-2512Scott VonMinden, Secr. 465-3800

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During the Entered Apprentice lecture, the new Mason is introduced to the jewels of the Lodge when he is told there are six such jewels, three immovable and three movable. These “jewels” are not precious stones as one might imagine when first hearing the term jewels, but rather refer to their value to the operative builder in conducting his trade.

In the United States, the Immovable Jewels are the square, level, and plumb. They are deemed immovable because they belong to fixed positions in the lodge, the East, West, and South. The three principal officers of the lodge who sit in these positions wear replicas of these operative tools. The Master wears the square as a symbol of morality. The Senior War-den wears the level as a symbol of equality while the Junior Warden wears the plumb as an emblem of upright living.

One might ask why these emblems are considered immovable when in fact the officers who wear these jewels move about the lodge room and do not remain stationary. Perhaps they are considered immovable in that they are assigned to a specific officer of the lodge and, in that sense, they are permanently assigned to the East, West, and South.

The square, level, and plumb are indeed important and valuable tools for the builder for without them, he cannot carry out his trade. For the Freemason, these tools become symbols related to building our moral selves. This point is brought home in the Fellowcraft degree where the plumb, square and level are introduced as the working tools for the degree.

A plumb is a string or cord with a free-swinging mass attached to the end that when held will come to rest perpendicular to the horizontal due the gravitational forces. This allows the builder to ensure he has erected a beam in the proper manner, that is, perpendicular to the surface. As such, the plumb is a symbol of right, uprightness, and proper social and mor-al behavior. It is unlikely that a wall can stand for long if it is not erected properly or is not straight. It is also unlikely that a Mason who does not lead an upright life can be of value to his fellow man or to our fraternity. The plumb stands for righteousness before God and man and becomes a standard by which we can test our morality.

A square is an instrument having two arms with straight edges meeting in a right angle. As a symbol the square represents morality and virtue. The concepts of morality and virtue should guide all our actions before God and with our fellow man. We must look into our hearts and ensure our dealings with others are conducted in a virtuous and moral manner. When we “act upon the square” we are telling the truth and dealing honestly with the other person. Morality is very difficult to define yet we should be able to recognize morality, or the lack thereof, based upon the standards of God. Each man must look deep within himself to set those standards and principles by which he lives.

The level is used to prove horizontals in operative masonry. In speculative Masonry the level is a symbol of equality indicating that all men have the same duties to God and the same responsibilities and rights before his fellow man. Equality does not mean that all men are equal in skills or abilities but rather that all men should be treated with respect, dignity, and understanding. We are all individuals, yet we should be a universal brotherhood before God where men can achieve mutual respect and understanding regardless of their differences.

The Entered Apprentice lecture tells us that the square teaches morality, the level equal-ity, and the plumb rectitude of conduct. Symbolically, as Freemasons, we are building a spir-itual building that requires hard work and effort throughout our lifetimes. We must build a level foundation based upon an understanding of the equality of man before God. Upon this foundation we build our moral standards that guide our dealings with our fellow man while always striving to walk uprightly before God.

Perhaps the monitorial explanation for the working tools of a Fellowcraft Mason is a fit-ting way to close this discussion.

“The Plumb is an instrument made use of by operative Masons to raise perpendiculars, the Square to square their work, and the Level to lay horizontals; but we, as Free and Accept-ed Masons, are taught to make use of them for more noble and glorious purposes; the Plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several stations before God and man, squaring our actions by the Square of Virtue, and remembering that we are traveling upon the Level of Time, to “that undiscovered country, from whose bourne* no traveler returns.”

* Bourne = boundary or destination.

The Immovable JewelsFrom The Grand Lodge Of Texas