Master -Bro. Jerry J. Simpson
Senior Warden -Bro. Scott E.Umland
Junior Warden Bro. Harry D. Warren
Treasurer - Wor. Bro. Robert G. Heindselman
Secretary - Bro. David I. Dolbee
Oct-Nov 2011
From The East:
Hello Brothers,
I wish to thank you for electing me as your Worshipful Master for 2011-2012. As I mentioned at the Installation, I plan on continuing what our past Masters have started. With your help, I would like to increase our membership with a goal of raising one new brother a month; increase participation of inactive members; and strive to have our Lodge recognized at the Grand Lodge for increased membership and community activities. I want to see us continue participation in the CHIP Program and Scholastic Bowl, as well as other community activities that you have an interest in. I will also be seeking volunteers for some of the new committees I would to like to form, such as: Awards, Auditing, Past Masters Club, Grand Masters Award of Excellence, CHIP Program, Dinners, Activities, Budget and Finance and Building and Grounds.
Since the Eureka Challenge this year is about Famous Masons; I will give you a list of some each month.
This month will be on Presidents: James Buchanan-15th President (1857-1861); Gerald R. Ford-38th President (1974-1977); James A. Garfield-20th President (1881); Warren G. Harding-29th President (1921-1923); Andrew Jackson-7th President (1829-1837); Andrew Johnson-17th President (1865-1869); Lyndon B. Johnson-36th President (1963-1969); William McKinley-25th President (1897-1901); James Monroe-5th President (1817-1825); James K. Polk-11th President (1845-1849); Ronald Reagan-40th President (1981-1989); Franklin D. Roosevelt-32nd President (1933-1945); Theodore Roosevelt-26th President (1901-
1909); William H. Taft-27th President (1909-1913); Harry S. Truman-33rd President (1945-1953); George Washington-1st President (1789-1797).
Thank you again. I may be the Master of the Lodge but without you, my brothers, I cannot do anything. We need to work together to do great things, which I know we can, and will, do.
Thought for the day from Will Rogers; a great sage and Mason: There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading; the few who learn by observation; and the rest who have to pee on the electric fence to find out for themselves.
Jerry Simpson,
Worshipful Master
The oldest known Masonic writing, the Regius Manuscript or Poem of Moral Duties, was discovered to be a Masonic document by a non-Mason, J. O. Halliwell, in 1839. It was written about 1390 and was given the name Regius because it was found in the Royal Library of England. It is now a part of the British Museum. Some common Masonic Ritual terms in use today are found in it such as So Mote It Be.
The Holy Book must be opened upon the altar before a Masonic Lodge may be opened. Freemasonry is not concerned with doctrine or dogma or sect or denomination, but only with "that natural religion in which all men agree." Therefore, the Holy Book is called the V.S.L. or Volume of Sacred Law or the Book of the Law. If the members of a Lodge are Christian, Moslem, Jewish or Buddhist, the V.S.L. of their particular belief is opened upon their altar. The V.S.L. is, therefore, a symbol of the revealed will and teachings of the Great Architect of the Universe - a name under which any Freemason can worship that Deity in Whom he puts his faith and trust.
Notes from the CHIP Program:
Grand View Lodge has decided to participate in the Child Identification Program sponsored by the Grand Lodge. Several members have already taken the training and we hope to work with the Cub Scouts on May 22nd in the Heights to help parents and kids.
Work and Schedules:
Past Masters Comments:
Your lodge is active and holding our own with the other lodges and we're always looking to reach out into the community to contribute where we can. Also, if you are interested in any other Masonic organization--let us know where we can be of assistance--we have connections.
I've heard so many brothers comment after they have started taking an active part in degree work and other lodge activities that participation is really rewarding. Don't pass up on the opportunities you have.
Fraternally, Eric Johnson, Past Master
Secretarys Corner:
Id like to communicate with all via E-mail. If you use e-mail, please send me a note at daviddolbee@rocketmail.com . I can then send you minutes of meetings, notices of degrees, candidates and other events.
There are still some members who have not paid their dues as yet. Please, Check your last dues card. If you do not have a 2011 then you owe $50.00. Please send to Davie Dolbee, 11207 N. Hazelway, Dunlap, IL 61525
We are still receiving petitions from men who believe, as we do, that this fraternity is the greatest in the world. If you know of a worthy man, please invite him. Its now all right to ask..
Jan, 3rd 6:30 2 - 2nd degrees, Wilson & Kuykendall
Jan 10th 7:00 Practice 3rd degree
Jan 11th 7:00 District School Shiller Lodge
Jan 17th 6:30 1 - 3rd degree, Gideonsen
Jan 24th 7:00 Stated Meeting
Jan 31st 6:30 3 - 2nd Degrees, Sears, Whitaker, Zadeh
Other masonic affilated bodies that meet at the Grandview Lodge Building are as follows:
Order of Amaranth (ladies & men) - 1st Monday
White Shrine (ladies & men) - 2nd Monday
Henry Brown Lodge # 22 meets the 3rd Wednesday
Universal Council Craftsman of Engineers (with ladies) - 4th Wednesday
Silver Star Chapter # 74 OES meets - 1st Thursday
Shiller Lodge #335 - Stated Meeting - 3rd Thursday
Peoria York Rite bodies - Stated meeting 1st Wednesday.
Practice and degrees when announced.
Chapter Practice or degrees - 1st Friday;
Council practice or degrees - 3rd Friday;
Commandery practice or degree - 4th Friday
LODGE OFFICERS FOR 2011-2012
Elected Officers
Elected Officers for 2011-2012
Worshipful Master ............... .. ..... Bro. Jerry J. Simpson
Senior Warden ..................... ..... Bro. Scott E.Umland
Junior Warden . ........ .......... ............. Bro. Harry D. Warren
Treasurer ............................... Wor. Bro. Robert G. Heindselman
Secretary ............... ... . ............... Bro. David I. Dolbee
Appointed Officers for 2011-2012
Chaplain .................. .. .... W. Bro. Jack Baize
Asst. Chaplain ... ... . W. Bro. Eric Johnson
Senior Deacon ................ .. ... Bro. Anthony Cleveland
Asst. Sr. Deacon ... . R.W Bro. Mac McIntosh
Junior Deacon .............. .... .... ...... Bro. Wayne Miller
Asst. Jr. Deacon ...... . . W. Bro. Mike Connors
Senior Steward . .... . .... Bro. Shawn Cole
Asst. Sr. Steward ... ......
Junior Steward .... ... ..... .... ...... Bro. Rusty Smith
Asst. Jr. Steward ... . W. Bro. Larry Smith
Marshal .................. ........ . ..... Bro. Robert Owen
Asst. Marshal .... Bro. Mike Simmons
Tyler .................. ...... .. ........ Bro. Tony Frederking
Asst. Tyler ... . . W. Bro. Bryon Johnson
Organist ...................... ....... ......... W. Bro. John L. Becker
Web Master ... .Bro. Don Aultman
Lodge Instructor . .. R.W. Bro. Thomas L. Yingling
Asst. Instructor .. ......... R.W Bro. Mac McIntosh
Members of Grandview who are instructors: Elmer (Mac) McIntosh - Grand Lecturer; and Tom Yingling - Past Member of Board of Grand Examiners.
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