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Congratulations to the Blossomtime Kings
Lake Shore #298     13 days ago
Congratulations to Blossomtime Kings 2024 Winners Derrick Freehling and Ethan Williams on receiving the Community Service Scholarship Awards,  Lake Shore presented two $500 scholarships at the 2024...
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Congratulations to Brother Earnest J. Walker and Brother Robert (Pappy) Jackson on 60 years in Masonry
Lake Shore #298     27 days ago
Congratulations to Brother Earnest J. Walker and Brother Robert (Pappy) Jackson on 60 years in Masonry 

Both Earnest and Bob were raised at the old Lake Shore Lodge on Pipestone, they received t...
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Grand Master Larry Judson's visit to Lake Shore Lodge No. 298 Benton Harbor
Lake Shore #298     about 2 months ago
Grand Master Larry Judson's visit to Lake Shore Lodge No. 298 Benton Harbor

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Masonic Education Day at Lakeville #353
Coloma #162     3 months ago
Worshipful Master Matt would like to invite you to join him and others in traveling to Lakeville Lodge # 353 in Lakeville, IN for a Masonic Education Day on Saturday, April 27th.

A couple years ...
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Passing of WB Clifford "Wayne " Clapsaddle
Coloma #162     4 months ago
It is with profound sadness that Coloma Lodge informs you that Worshipful Brother Clifford "Wayne" Clapsaddle laid down his working tools, going from his labors on earth to the everlasting joy and ...
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Congratulations WB Bill Weeden Sr!
Coloma #162     5 months ago
60 years doing anything gives a man a great deal of experience and William (Bill) Weeden Sr. is one of the most experienced and venerated members of Coloma Lodge. Worshipful Brother Bill began his ...
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Lake Shore Lodge Installation of 2024 Officers.
Lake Shore #298     5 months ago
Congratulations WM Marc Halt and all of the brothers.

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Coloma Lodge Honors Chief Mike Mattix
Coloma #162     5 months ago
Coloma Lodge honored the service of Coloma Fire Chief Mike Mattix during the Installation of Officers on December 1 by presenting him with the Edgar A. Guest Award. 

The Award is named for Broth...
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Brother Phil Staub 2023 Mason of the Year
Coloma #162     5 months ago
Coloma Lodge, along with family and friends, applauded Brother Phil E. Staub for being named the 2023 Mason of the Year. The Mason of the Year program honors those Masons at the local level who exe...
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Congratulations WM Matt Moser
Coloma #162     5 months ago
About 60 Masons, family and friends packed the Coloma Temple as Coloma Lodge installed Matthew K. Moser and his line of Officers for 2024 on December 1. The Installing Team consisted of Past Grand ...
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Congratulations Brother Tony Stagg's Lake Shore Lodge's Mason of the Year
Lake Shore #298     5 months ago
Congratulations Brother Tony Stagg's Lake Shore Lodge's Mason of the Year

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Congratulations Brother Ernie Albright
Coloma #162     6 months ago
Worshipful Brother Ernie Albright celebrated 50 years as a Master Mason and was presented with his certificate and pin by Most Worshipful Grand Master Larry Judson duing the Past Master's and Mason...
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Congratulations Brother Brad Dlouhy!
Coloma #162     10 months ago
Celebrating fifty years as a Freemason is a significant milestone in a man’s life, but having seven Past Grand Masters on hand to assist in presenting the award makes the event especially memorable...
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Congratulations Brother Jim Biddinger!
Coloma #162     11 months ago
Congratulations to Brother Jim Biddinger on his 60 years of service to Freemasonry! Past Grand Master Don Baugher was on hand to present the 60-year Award to Brother Jim and his wife, Karen, follow...
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MWB Don Baugher Celebrates 60 Years
Coloma #162     about 1 year ago
Coloma Lodge is fortunate to have a number of brothers who have been in our beloved fraternity for 40, 50 and 60 years. Their guidance and experience makes Coloma #162 the lodge that it is today. B...
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Tyre #18 175th Coins
Tyre #18     about 1 year ago
Good day Brother's, Tyre #18 has been serving the craft and our communities for 175 years.

We have our 175th coins for sale, they are $10 per coin. At our events and meetings the Secretary will ...
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Passing of Brother McLeod
Fidelity #513     about 1 year ago
Bretheren, Freinds, and Family,

 

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that our Brother, Gary McLeod, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Brother Gary had some issues on his ...
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Congratulations WM Kyle Bullock
Coloma #162     over 1 year ago
Coloma Lodge Installated its line of officers for 2023 on December 2. Brother Kyle J. Bullock was installed as Worshipful Master of the Lodge. WM Bullock, who became a Master Mason in 2018, will be...
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Brother Tom Morgan District Ritual Champ
Coloma #162     over 1 year ago
Coloma Lodge congratulates Brother Tom Morgan in earning honors as District 41 ritual champion for 2023!

Brother Tom is currently the most recent Master Mason in the lodge, being raised to the d...
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Coloma Masons Present Donations to Middle Schools
Coloma #162     almost 2 years ago
The Coloma, Hartford and Watervliet Middle School Athletic Programs received donations of $500 each from the Coloma Masonic Lodge and the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation in recognition of th...
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EA Degree
St. Joseph #437     about 2 years ago
All Masons are welcome to join us on the Initiation of a new brother.  March 8.  Fellowship at 6:30pm Degree work at 7:00pm

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Congratulations Weeden Masons!
Coloma #162     over 2 years ago
Worshipful Brothers Bill Weeden Sr., Bill Weeden Jr. and Charlie Weeden received the Heritage Award, recognizing fathers and sons in Freemasonry. The Award was presented during the Installation of ...
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2 December 2021 Regular Communication
Rockford #246     over 2 years ago
Rockford Masonic Lodge #246 will off its Regular Communication on 2 December 2021 @ 7:30 pm. We usually serve a light dinner @ 6:30 pm before openning Lodge. The address of the Lodge is 1430 Northl...
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Meat Raffle from Anchor #22
Kalamazoo-Anchor #22     over 2 years ago
Kalamazoo Anchor Lodge #22 is hosting a Meat Raffle.

$20.00 per ticket, drawing to be held on Dec 6, 2021.

First Prize: Quarter Side of Beef

Second Prize: Half a Hog

 

Please reach o...
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FC Degree
Rockford #246     over 2 years ago
Rockford #246 is giving a Fellow craft degree at 7:00 pm on 16 September 2021 at the Rockford Masonic Temple located at  1430 Northland Road, Rockford, MI. 49341.

All brethern are welcome and ma...
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Community Outreach of January 9, 2021
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
The Lodge doing Community Outreach partnering with Mel Trotter to feed the needy!

Grand Rapids Lodge #34 began a partnership with other local organizations, including Mel Trotter Ministries, to ...
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Grand Master’s Ruling 2020-6
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
*Ruling 2020-6*

December 21, 2020

To: All Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren, Greetings,

On Friday the 18th of December, Governor Whitmer announced that effective Monday December 21,...
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Grand Master’s Ruling 2020-5
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
*Ruling 2020-5*

December 3, 2020

To: All Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren,

Greetings, Many lodges are inquiring about what to do regarding officers of the Lodge because they cannot...
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Grand Master’s Ruling 2020-4
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
November 17, 2020

To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan,

**Ruling 2020-4**

Given the issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, please be advised Acting under the a...
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Meetings cancelled
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
November 17, 2020  To: Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren  Re: Masonic Lodge Meetings, Regulars and Special Communications Directive  Dear Worshipful Brother,   The Governor has once again, t...
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2021 Membership Cards
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
Dear Grand Rapids Lodge Brothers,

The 2021 membership cards just arrived last night, and now have been signed and sealed. For Life members, Prepaid members, and members that have paid to date fo...
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Most Worshipful Grand Master’s Edict 2
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
October 8, 2020

To: Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren

Re: Conferral of Master Mason Degree

Dear Worshipful Brother,

As the Governor continues to release portions of the state fro...
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Movie "Same Difference"
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
The Grand Rapids Lodge No. 34 is a sponsor of this production of this movie.

Sun, September 27, 2020 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Celebration Cinema Studio Park Plazza

123 Ionia Ave SW

Grand ...
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2020 District Mason of the Year
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
September 9, at Grand Rapids Lodge No. 34 regular meeting, Todd Schmitz PM BGP presented Grand Rapids Lodge Secretary Ronnie J. Hessman the 2020 District Mason of the Year for District 11. 

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Grand Master’s Ruling 1
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
August 17, 2020To: Worshipful Masters, Wardens and BrethrenRe: Conferral of Master Mason DegreeDear Worshipful Brother,Several questions have arisen regarding the conferral of the Master Mason Degr...
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Watch 2020 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge On Line
Grand Rapids #34     over 3 years ago
The 2020 Annual Communication session is set for tomorrow, Saturday, August 15 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant. The session will begin at 1 p.m. and is for voting members only .
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Grand Master’s Edict 2020-9
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
June 23, 2020

To: All members of all Constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan,

**EDICT 2020-9**

WHEREAS, the Jurisprudence Committee has recently reviewed the question whether lodgerecords, ...
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MMCF Executive Director Resigned
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
**News Release**

June 17, 2020 To all Worshipful Masters, Wardens, Officers and Members of the Masonic Fraternity in Michigan Greetings!

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Mas...
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Statement of Unity
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
Statement of Unity

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan June 16, 2020

By exempli...
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2020 Annual Communication Notice
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
All,

Greetings;

Most Worshipful Grand Master Mark Manning is pleased to announce that the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons will be held on August 15, 2020. Th...
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New Grand Lodge Web Site
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
FROM THE GRAND LODGE OFFICE

June 3, 2020

Dear Brother,

The new Grand Lodge website is now live at members.michiganmasons.org. The login you had at grandlodgemi.org will not work on the new...
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June Regular Cancelled - Plan to Meet September
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
Brethren,

After much thought, your concerns, and a talk with our Most Worshipful Grand Master, I have decided to resume our Monthly meetings starting in September.

I would like to thank you a...
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Grand Master’s Edict 2020-7
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
May 27, 2020

To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan

**EDICT 2020-7**

Greetings,

This edict will inform you about recent developments in Michigan as they pertain t...
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Grand Master’s Edict 2020-6
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
FROM THE GRAND MASTER



May 20, 2020

To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan

**EDICT 2020-6**

Greetings,

This edict will inform you about recent developments ...
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Grand Master’s Edict 2020-5
Grand Rapids #34     almost 4 years ago
May 15, 2020

Grand Master’s Edict 2020-5

To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan,

**EDICT**

In keeping with the State of Emergency that is now declared, due to the...
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Grand Master Edict 2020-4
Grand Rapids #34     about 4 years ago
April 27, 2020Grand Master's Edict 2020-4To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan,**In keeping with the State of Emergency that is now declared, due to the Covid 19Pandemic, bo...
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Notice - Help Our Members Be Aware of Potential Scams
Grand Rapids #34     about 4 years ago
FROM THE GRAND LODGE OFFICE

April 6, 2020

Dear Brother,

Below is important information that was sent out by the Grand Lodge of New York. It is a good message for us to get out to all of ou...
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CORONAVIRUS CONSEQUENCE: EMERGENCY FUNDS NEEDED
Grand Rapids #34     about 4 years ago
REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO YOUR MASONIC FAMILY

From: Walt Wheeler, PGM, Executive Director of Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

March 27, 2020

Dear Brothers,

I don't norma...
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Need Help, Call Live Better at Home
Grand Rapids #34     about 4 years ago
Live Better at Home is a Progam of Masonic Pathways

Live Better At Home™ is an information and referral program provided by Masonic Pathways, located in Alma, Michigan. This service is available...
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April Stated Meeting is Cancelled
Saugatuck #328     about 4 years ago
Per Grand Master of the State of Michigan Mark Manning Edict: April Masonic activities are cancelled due to Corvid-19 spead read his Edict Below:

March 16, 2020

To: All members of all constit...
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A Special Prayer From Your Grand Chaplain, RW Pat Thompson
Grand Rapids #34     about 4 years ago
The psalmist reminds us that “Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Let us pray…

Supreme Architect of the Universe, we praise your Holy Name as the only one in which w...
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EDICT from Grand Master - Order All Lodge Activities Cancelled remainder of March and Month of April 2020.
Grand Rapids #34     about 4 years ago
March 16, 2020

To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan,

    **EDICT**

             In keeping with the State of Emergency that is now declared both federally and in o...
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It is Ok NOT to Shake hands. And best NOT to shake hands!
Grand Rapids #34     about 4 years ago
Guidance from Grand Lodge:

 The Grand Lodge has several events that have been affected:

·       The BGP meeting scheduled by the President of the Board for March 21st at the Masonic Home has ...
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Millionaire Party Fund Raisers
Rockford #246     about 4 years ago
Millionaire Party Fund Raisers are here, We need volunteers.Here's the Schedule:    --> Need 2 members per night.     May 7-10Please sign up - by Calling or EMailing - The Master. 

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Support Charity while at coffee shop.
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
Please see the attached as it advises when you are at Mayan Buzz Cafe making a purchase tell them you are a mason and 10% of the profit will go to the local charity which the Lodge has supported, G...
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Masonic Widow Pin
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
Masonic Widow Pin Presentation Text:

"This pin was created as an emblem to symbolize our continued concern and honor for the widows of a Brother Master Mason, a Brother whose name added luster t...
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Community Volunteer Opportunity at Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
We are able to set any date we wish to have a group of volunteers out to Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary to clean cages, feed and play with dogs as well as any other assistance we can offer. We are cur...
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December 7 2019 WM Robert Kuhn PM recieved 60 Year membership Pin
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
On December 7 2019 during the Officer Installation, WM Ted Praria PGM with the assistance of WB Mike Clark PM, presented to WM Robert E. Kuhn PM his 60 Year membership certificate while his wife Je...
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November 25 2019 Grand Master Mark presenting 60 year Certificate to Grand Rapids Lodge 34 Past Master Walter R. Murphy
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
Grand Master Mark presenting 60 year Certificate to grand Rapids Lodge 34 Past Master Walter R. Murphy and Walt Wheeler PGM presenting him his 60 year pin. Also Josh Woodwyk PGM, Mike Clark PM and ...
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November 2019 Grand Rapids Lodge 34 Present Donation to Grand Rapids Wolverines
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
On November 16, 2019 the Grand Rapids Lodge No. 34 Worshipful Master Edgar Davis presented a $500.00 donation to Grand Rapids Wolverines coach Keith Reid and young members of the sports organizatio...
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November 2019 Donation to Grand Rapids Veterans Home
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
Grand Rapids Lodge No. 34 on November 15, 2019 presented to the Grand Rapids Veterans Home a Donation of $2,000 for use for the residents in the different areas such as the wood working shop, media...
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October 2019 Lodge can drive for City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department Community Food pantry
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
At the October 2019 Regular Meeting of Grand Rapids Lodge No. 34, Brothers brought in can goods and other items for  donations that were transported and delivered by Brother Marco Bulnes to the Cit...
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October 2019 Grand Rapids Lodge Donates $1,000 to GRHQ Youth Center
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
The Grand Rapids Lodge 34 donated $1,000 to HQGR a youth center in the heart of Grand Rapids that supports youth that are abused or homeless. The Brothers where very eager to contribute $500 and th...
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Freemasonry in Michigan, Vision, Mission
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
                                                     The Vision for Freemasonry in Michigan

Freemasonry in Michigan shall be a preeminent organization for men of quality, regardless of race, rel...
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Lodge Scholarship Program - How to File Application
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
The Scholarship application is in the file section at the "Files" in the top line of this screen. The application must be submitted to the Lodge no later than April 30 of the year. Mail to: Grand R...
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Brother PAYMENT of Annual Membership Dues - Options for Payment
Grand Rapids #34     over 4 years ago
PAYMENT of Annual Membership Dues - Options for Payment

OPTIONS for Payments to Grand Rapids Lodge 34 for Membership Due - Due each Year January 1.

Credit card payments for the $165.00 also m...
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Brother Protocol in Lodge Visits and Communication involving jurisdictions outside of Michigan
Grand Rapids #34     almost 5 years ago
Protocol:

1. When a Brother is planning to visit a Lodge within the State of Michigan it is best for him to contact the Secretary of that Lodge so they will know they will be having visitors att...
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May 2019 NEW Lodge Bylaws
Grand Rapids #34     almost 5 years ago
The Lodge Bylaws that were reviewed at the April 10, 2019 meeting, and recieved 100% approval by the members present, were approved by the Grand Master on May 7, 2019 and became effective on that d...
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February 2019 Grand Lodge Veteran Certificate and Pin
Grand Rapids #34     about 5 years ago
The Lodge Secretary has been obtaining information and updating the Brothers electronic files for information on first responder, and U.S. Veteran data. You can see the Veteran data at the Grand Lo...
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2018, 2019 and 2020 Lodge Financial Contributors
Grand Rapids #34     about 5 years ago
Special Thanks to 2020 Lodge Financial Contributors for their Donations to the Lodge: 

Contributions $1-$49:  Donald Bryant, John Clayton, David DeVrou, James Staples, John Ujlaky II, Jeremiah W...
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Our Lodge Page Mobile App for Smart Phone
Grand Rapids #34     about 5 years ago
Introducing Chat 

We have released a new version of the Our Lodge Page (OLP) mobile application that adds one-on-one and group chat. Once you upgrade, you'll find a new chat tab at the bottom of...
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How to Join the Lodge as a Member
Grand Rapids #34     over 5 years ago
The Vision for Freemasonry in Michigan

Freemasonry in Michigan shall be a preeminent organization for men of quality, regardless of race, religion or creed, consistently delivering, by symbols, ...
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Lodge Member Longevity Awards
Grand Rapids #34     over 5 years ago
Membership Year PINS Given out in 2018:    

25 Year Pins to: Stephen Collins, Donald Martin III, Jeff Foreman PM, 

40 Years Life Members: Dennis G. Ackerman, James A. Barker, Alejandro Cardos...
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Mason of the Year Award
Grand Rapids #34     over 5 years ago
MICHIGAN STATE MASON OF THE YEAR

The Grand Master appoints a committee of at least three Past Masters to assist him in selecting the Michigan Mason-of-the-Year from amongthose chosen at the Dist...
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Hurricane Irma Relief
Fidelity #513     over 6 years ago
We have been called upon, once again, to help with assisting Brothers, their families, and members of their community.  Here is a link to help those in need after Hurricane Irma http://www.msana.co...
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Hurricane Harvey Relief
Fidelity #513     over 6 years ago
Please see the linked article from Robert Conley.It gives some links, and addresses, for dontations to help Hurricane Harvey Victims.http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101639569360&c...
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2017 Scholarship Winners
Fidelity #513     over 6 years ago
We would like to congragulate our 3 scholarship winners from Otsego High School.  Each recieved $1,000 to further their education:Kara Anne Jubenville, going to attend Michigan StateCameron Thomas ...
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Welcome
Fidelity #513     almost 7 years ago
Hello Brothers!Welcome to our site.  Dates are setup in the calendar for the remainder of this year, for regular business meetings.
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