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In This Issue:

Cotner Lodge Installs 2007 Offi cers

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Myrtle Chapter Hears Year End Reports

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Pictures from Joint Blue Lodge Installation

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Bethel 27 to go “Glow Golf”

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Liberty Lodge Thanks Their Ladies

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Starcraft Chapter Reports

Page 4

Electa Chapter Installs 2007 Offi cers

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Central Schools of Instruction Trestleboards

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Temple Chapter Reports

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Assembly #6 Demonstrates

Kickboxing MovesPage 6

Montana PHQ Running for Miss America

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The TrestleboardPage 7

Coming Events inMasonry

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Grand Lodge AgendaPage 8

Lincoln Lodge 19Lowell Vestal, Correspondent

Our Lodge, like all other Nebraska Lodges, installs its officers in January, on Jan. 11 to be exact, for this year.

In a time-honored tradition, we joined Lancaster Lodge #54 and Liberty Lodge #300 for the only three-Lodge installation in Nebraska.

Installed in our Lodge were:

W. Master…Virgil Meints*Sr. Warden…Bruce T. Anderson*Jr. Warden…Kenneth W. Koop Jr.S e c … C h a r l e s A . B u r k *Sr. Deacon…Donald K. Arp Jr.Jr. Deacon…Mark W. Roper*Tyler…Reginald S. Kuhn**

* I n d i c a t e s P a s t M a s t e r** Past Master and Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge

Absent and to be installed later are Past Master David R. Gates as treasurer and Bro. Roger Prochaska as Chaplain.

The evening was clear and cold and our Temple was comfortably warm for a delightful evening of Masonic fellowship and pageantry as each offi cer was conducted to the East, where Past Grand Master James F. Brown Jr. did his usual masterful job of conducting the Ceremony of Installation. Jim is a Past Master of Lancaster Lodge #54 and was the 134th Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska in 2000. Assisting him were W.B. Wade Kendle, a Past Master of Liberty Lodge #300, as Installing Marshal; W.B. Don L. Jelinek, a Past Master of Lancaster Lodge #54, as Installing Secretary; W.B. Roger Miner, a Past Master of Liberty Lodge #300, as Installing Chaplain; W.B. Steven A. Green, a Past Master of Lancaster Lodge #54, as Installing Senior Deacon; and Right W.B. Reginald S. Kuhn, as Installing Organist.

Debra Kendle, wife of W.B. Wade Kendle, was our photographer for the evening. Assisting with chairs were boys from Dr. Frederick Eiche Chapter of DeMolay International. Job’s Daughters of Bethel #27 performed their beautiful Floral Cross ceremony for the inspiration of all present. The Job’s also served refreshments at the reception in our Temple dining room following the installation.

In all it was a beautiful winter evening’s activity to get our Lodges off to a good start for the new year.

OTHERS INSTALLED

Several Brothers from our Lodge serve as Offi cers in other Masonic organizations: Past Master Andrew Loudon was installed Jan. 13 as Orator in the Lincoln Chapter of Rose Croix, one of four Lodges in the Scottish Rite Valley of Lincoln. Bro. Drew Borske was installed Jan. 6 as Asst. Rabban of the Sesostris Shrine Temple. Past Master Doug Johnson was installed Jan. 20 as Worthy Patron of Electa Chapter #8 Order of the Eastern Star.

Our new Worshipful Master Virgil Meints spoke at his installation about his plans for his year as leader of Lincoln Lodge #19. He also was our Master in 1976

New offi cers of Lincoln Lodge #19, installed Jan. 11, are, from left: Past Master Chuck Burk, Secretary; Bro. Donald Arp Jr., Senior Deacon; Past Master Bruce Anderson, Senior Warden; Worshipful Master Virgil Meints; Bro. Kenneth Koop Jr., Junior Warden; Past Master Mark Roper, Junior Deacon; and Right W.B. Reg Kuhn, Tyler. Absent: Past Master David Gates, Treasurer; and Bro. Roger Prochaska, Chaplain. Photo by Deb Kendle

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George Washington 250Richard Tuhey, Correspondent

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

On January 20th, 2007, George Washington Lodge #250 performed its installation of offi cers. Offi cers installed for 2007 were as follows: George Wright Worshiful Master, Erick Bachenberg Senior Warden, Troy Tuhey Junior Warden, Donald Eisenbarth Secretary, Richard L. Tuhey Chaplain, George Harrison Senior Deacon, David Snyder Junior Deacon, and WB Earl Robinette Tyler. The installing offi cers were as follows: Installing Master: David Brunsen, Installing Marshal: Tom Bergquist, Installing Secretary: Bill Cave.

The reason nothing was in the last Masonic News for George Washington 250 was the previous editor and I could never get together. With luck, this will be printed.

SURGERY

Bro. Bill Keller went to the hospital for something. Get Well Soon Bro. Bill!!! Your lodge is thinking of you.

Pictured above is Bro. George Washington’s Masonic Apron presented to him by General and Bro. de Lafayette in August, 1784. It is presently on display at the Museum of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Image Courtesy of the Pheonixmasonry Museum at http://www.pheonixmasonry.org.

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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Cotner Lodge #297, AF& AM, Lincoln, Nebraska, installed Patrick Barger Worshipful Master for 2007 on Saturday evening, January 13, 2007. Barger, an Air Force Captain, was excited. “I’m honored and humbled the brethren of Cotner Lodge placed their trust and confidence in me by granting this high honor. I am looking forward to guiding the lodge toward continued success.” In addition to Barger, Mark Clinton was installed Senior Warden, Jerry Taff Junior Warden, Ralph Riemann Secretary, Val Rykman Chaplain, Tyler Weers Senior Deacon, Donald Albrecht Junior Deacon, Greg Mason Senior Steward, Donald Gray Junior Steward, Craig Cook Marshal, Steven Moellering Organist, and Jerry Pigsley Tyler.

Barger is optimistic about the programs and activities he has planned for 2007 including the first ever “Masterworks of Masons” concert to be held April 14th at the Lincoln Scottish Rite. He said this concert will feature the University of Nebraska Symphonic Band under the direction of Cornhusker Marching Band Director Anthony Falcone; internationally known concert pianist and UNL professor Dr. Mark Clinton (Cotner Lodge Senior Warden, Sesostris Shrine, Tabula Rasa Lodge, and Columbia Chapter #275, OES) and internationally known clarinetist for

the Lincoln Symphony orchestra and UNL professor Dr. Diane Barger (Columbia Chapter #275, OES). Lincoln has never witnessed such a diverse group of international musicians to honor the music of such Masons as Mozart, Wagner, Gershwin, Sousa, and others. Barger says tickets are scheduled to go on sale in March but may be sooner due to great interest. “People usually pay $50-60 to see these soloists perform with the Lincoln Symphony or at the Lied Center,” he said. “As a fundraiser for Cotner Lodge’s charitable programs, we won’t be charging anywhere near those prices. People who know nothing of the connection to Masonry are anxious to see them for half price or less,” Barger said. “Masons are chomping at the bit to get tickets!” Tickets can be purchased by calling toll free 1-866-272-2631 or online at www.masterworksofmasons.com.

Barger has several other significant programs planned for 2007 as well. They include a robust recruiting drive, charitable work without monetary outlay, and a focus on innovative fellowship activities and Masonic education. “We’ll work smarter, but that doesn’t necessarily mean harder,” he said. “We hope to be very efficient and rely on good planning and communication instead of a lot of elbow-grease at the last minute.”

Barger attributes his optimism for the 2007 year to his line of lodge officers. “The Cotner Lodge

2007 Leadership Team is the best line-up of officers I have seen. I chose each and every one of my appointees based not on what they have done for Cotner Lodge, but what I think they will do for Cotner Lodge.” He emphasized, “The elected officers are extremely dedicated, progressive individuals devoted to Masonry’s ancient heritage. They will keep sight of modern principles, needs of our newest Masons, and constraints on funding.” He added, “But none of us would accomplish anything if it weren’t for the continued support and encouragement from all of the Brethren of Cotner Lodge.”

One very important aspect of Barger’s planning for the upcoming Masonic year is influenced by a personal story few outside Cotner Lodge are aware of. Barger said he dedicates the 2007 Cotner Lodge Masonic year to his late father-in-law, Robert (Bob) Cawein. “Dad’s lifelong dream was to sit in the East and use his skills and dedication to Masonry to benefit the lodge.” Barger said his father-in-law was one of the finest men he ever met and was privileged to have looked to him for fatherly guidance. Cawein was elected Worshipful Master of Cotner Lodge in November 2003 but died at the lodge of a heart attack five days before his installation. “Dad died doing what he loved – devoting his free time to Cotner Lodge. With emotion mixed with admiration Barger proclaimed, “This year is for you, Dad.”

On January 13, Cotner Lodge #297 held their installation of officers. Pictured from left to right are Marshal Craig Cook, Senior Deacon Tyler Weers, Organist Steven Moellering, Junior Steward Donald Gray, Secretary Ralph Riemann, Senior Warden Mark Clinton, Worshipful Master Patrick Barger, Junior Warden Jerry Taft, Junior Deacon Don Albrecht, Chaplain Val Rykman, Senior Deacon Greg Mason, and Tyler Jerry Pigsley. Photo by Erik Younger

IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?

Life membership was a Grand Lodge idea! But unknown in 1988, when the Grand Lodge started life membership for any member that could, or would put 21 years of dues into the secretary’s hands of their lodge they were a member of, the lodges did not know that year or could they know how things and prices would go in latter years! As to membership of how the Grand Lodge was going to continue to raise their desires and the dues the lodges “had” to pay the Grand Lodge each April. Always wanting more money to operate. This is what is wrong now with some lodges. That was able to pay their own way with 1988 prices or 1990 or 1995 or whatever year the dwindling membership allowed. Some lodges get $125.00 a year dues, but I don’t think any in Lincoln lodge gets that much.

I don’t think a life membership is a good way to go for any mason who can come up with 21 to 22 years of dues. If so, you too can have a life membership.

[editors note: The editor has the right to refuse to publish any letter to the editor. If chosen for publication, it will be published as received with minor grammatical corrections, content corrections, however, I will not change. The correct terminology of this complaint is “Perpetual Membership.” The “dues” the Grand Lodge levies is called “per capita.” The opinion expressed in this letter is the opinion of the author. By publishing this letter, the Masonic News Inc in no way endorses this opinion.]

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Dues for all Masonic Lodges for 2007 were due Jan. 1. Send payment to your Lodge Secretary. Members with unpaid dues will be delinquent March 1. Suspension by Grand Lodge comes April 30. Suspen-sion in Lodge also means suspension in Eastern Star, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine.

Look at your dues card. If it does not say 2007, send payment today to your Secretary.

Eastern Star dues also were due Jan. 1. Send dues to your Chapter Sec-retary. Unpaid members will become delinquent Oct. 1, with suspension Dec. 31.

DUES ARE DUE

Myrtle Chapter 94Deb Kendle, Correspondent

STATED MEETING

Myrtle Chapter #94 met Tuesday, January 9, 2007, for their regular stated meeting. W.M. Sis. Helen Plucknett welcomed everyone with a humorous post-holiday dieting poem. W.P. Bro. Allen Plucknett also welcomed everyone and also shared a humorous story entitled “to be 6 again” with the moral of the story being even when a man is listening to a woman when she speaks, he will still get it wrong.

W.M. Sis. Helen Plucknett thanked Sis. Dayle Prensol for filling in as Esther tonight.

S i s . B e t t e C u m m i n s provided a delicious ice cream desser t af ter the meet ing.

YEAR END REPORTS

The meeting went as normal, with year end reports submitted. Sis. Emily Kunkee gave the Secretary’s Year End Report, Sis. Delores Finch gave the Treasurer’s Year End Report, and the Trustees (Sis. Janet Sides, Sis. Connie Weir and Bro. Albert Chatfield) presented the 2007 budget for the chapter’s approval. Sis. Lorraine Voyles gave her courtesy year end report and W.M. Helen Plucknett gave her annual year end report, thanking her officers, her subs, and mostly her Worthy Patron, her best friend and husband, Bro. Allen Plucknett.

CELEBRATIONS

B r o . H a r r y S p e n c e r received the Gold Jordan Medal for Nebraska. At 103 he has been a Mason more years then any other residing in Nebraska.

W.M. Helen and W.P. Allen Plucknett reported their daughter, Sis. Donna Plucknett got engaged over the New Years.

Sis. Linda Livingston also added her daughter, Sis. Laura Livingston, got engaged shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve/Day.

B r o . Wa d e K e n d l e reported that he and Sis. Deb are expecting a Baby Boy. Sis. Deb’s due date is February 1st.

THOUGHTS AND CONCERNS

The aunt of Bro. Steve

Brown died at the age of 91. S i s . L iz Sawyer fe l l

on some ice and fractured a bone in her shoulder and has contusions on her chest. She

is also fighting pancreatitis. Sis. Jean Holt suffered a

stroke on January 6th and testing found her carotid arteries 95% blocked. She is at Bryan East.

DEATHS

Carl Nord, a former member of Myrtle Chapter died of cancer on December 27th at the age of 86.

Sis. Janet Wunder died January 3, 2007. Services for Sis. Janet were held on January 8th at the Nebraska Masonic Home’s Chapel.

Sis. Mary Lois Hall passed away on December 15th at 85 years of age. She was the sister of Sis. Betty Groesser.

UPCOMING EVENTS

W.M. Helen Plucknett reminded the officers of the upcoming initiation that will be held on January 23rd f o r S a r a h W i l l o u g h b y .

Installation of 2007 officers will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 2 p.m. Open Installation. All are welcome to attend. Sis. Tyra Tate, Worthy Matron Elect and Bro. Wade Kendle, Worthy Parton Elect.

Bro. Wade Kendle reported that the next Masonic News Meeting will be held at 1635 L Street on January 22, 2007 at 7 p.m. There are a lot of items that need to be covered so a representative from every Chapter ond Lodge are encouraged to attend.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

W.M. Helen presided over a memorial service honoring the memories of Sis. Eva Johnston who passed away in April of 2006 and Sis. Mary Louise Hall who passed away in December of 2006. The roses on the pedestal were tributes to their memory.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

January 4th: Bro. Brent Myers January 7th: Bro. David Mickey January 12th: Sis. Helen Plucknett January 28th: Sis. Elizabeth Sawyer

ANNIVERSARIES

Sis. Barbara and Bro. Albert Chatfield will celebrate 54 Years of Marriage on January 18th.

STAR ANNIVERSARIES

1945 - Sis. Ruth Anderson 1950 - Sis. Grace Hutchins

Installations GaloreWade Kendle, Editor

By this time, many of our Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters have held their 2007 Installation of Officers. Here I give you pictures taken from the joint Installation of officers from Lancaster Lodge #54, Lincoln Lodge #19, and Liberty Lodge #300.

New officers of Liberty Lodge #300, installed Jan. 11, are, from left: Bro. Harold Nelson, Senior Deacon; W.B. Bob Foreman Treasurer; Bro. Leon Kilmer, Marshal; Bro. Juston Wendt, Senior Warden; W.B. James Batten, Tyler; Worshipful Master James Pischel; Bro. Randy Cox, Senior Steward; Bro. Tom Morrissey Jr., Junior Warden; Bro. Ross Young, Chaplain; RWB. Bruce Watkins, Secretary; and Bro. John Baty, Junior Deacon; Absent: Bro. Darrell Wengler Junior Steward. Photo by Deb Kendle

New officers of Lancaster Lodge #54, installed Jan. 11, are, from left: W.B. Keith Garrison, Organist; Bro. Mesfin Abebe, Treasurer; Bro. Merv McDonough, Senior Deacon; Bro. Joe Huskey, Senior Warden; Bro. Don Reed, Senior Steward; Worshipful Master David Bloomquist; W.B. Mike Lagueux, Chaplain; Bro. James Foote, Junior Warden; Bro. Blair Talley, Junior Steward; W.B. Bill Cummins, Secretary; and Bro. Herschel Tally, Tyler; Absent: Bro. Roger Moore, Junior Deacon and Bro. Stevin Strickland, Marshal. Photo by Deb Kendle

Bethel #27 performed the Floral Cross at the joint installation of officers of Lancaster Lodge #54, Lincoln Lodge #19, and Liberty Lodge #300 on Jan. 11. Officers for the current term are CaraLynne Livington Honored Queen, Brianna Lyons Senior Princess, Amanda Schumacher Junior Princess, Bethany Duncan Guide, Amanda Hayes Marshal, Emily Tooker Chaplain, Sally Comer Recorder, Angela Nickell 1st Messenger, Meghan Kirchhoff 2nd Messenger, Abby Vestecka 3rd Messenger, Katie Bencken 4th Messenger, Dehnia Herrick 5th Messenger, A.J. Davis Treasurer, Abbie McCall Librarian, Megan Kauphusman Sr. Custodian, and Toria McCall Jr. Custodian. Photo by Deb Kendle

Our Fun-Activity for February will be going to play “Glow-Golf” on February 10th. The time is yet to be announced. Any possible prospective members are welcome to come play, get to know us, and also learn more about Job’s Daughters. Contact our Honored Queen CaraLynne Livingston for more details at: 489-5447, or our Guardian Marilyn Jepson at 423-6049

We hold our regular meetings on the 1st Thursday evening at 7:00 pm and the 3rd Sunday afternoons at 1:30pm at NorthStar Lodge on N.48th & Madison, just West of Weslyan University Campus.

Bethel 27Dehnia Herrick, Correspondent

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StarCraft Chapter 307Ingrid Hansen, Correspondent

STATED MEETING

The January 3rd meeting was well attended and we were welcomed by Worthy Matron, Sis. Terri Sherman. After the welcome, the usual business annual reports were given by the W.M., the Sec., and the Treas. We’ll hear from our Worthy Patron next month.

A memorial service was given in memory of the 13 members we lost in 2006.

Discussion took place about the many jewels the officers of our chapter have been presented with in past years. It was decided to “retire” these jewels and to have them framed in a shadow box, with the presenters names and other information included. The Star Point officers

will still be wearing their pins.The secretary, Sis. Mary

Louise Dutcher, explained the annual report that’s submitted to Grand Chapter. It has a wealth of information on it and takes a long time to prepare. Unfortunately with the 13 deaths, some demits and 15 suspensions our membership is down to 281.

The members with birthdays in January were congratulated and the birthday song was sung.

The W.M. then thanked the 5 members who substituted for the evening, and also thanked Sis. Amy Hallock for providing refreshments.

Sis. Shirley Marks reported that Sis. Mary Sensenig had told her she no longer will be able to attend the meetings due to failing eyesight. Sis. Mary, we’ll miss your smiling

face, and still hope to see you once in a while, please keep in touch.

The W.M. closed the meeting with a reading “Snow on the Farm.”

ILLNESS

S i s . P h y l l i s B r y a n -

Luedke, P.M. is still at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, but may go home in a couple of weeks.

DEATHS

Sis. Marguerite Simmons

lost a son on December 28, p lease accept our s incere sympathy Sis . Marguer i te .

Bro. Fred Way died January 9 after a long illness. Our sincere sympaties are extended to Sis. Leona and the family.

Liberty Lodge 300John Baty, Correspondent

TODAY WE THANK . . .. . . our ladies!

Part icularly, we thank you for granting us the several hours a month we devote to Masonry. We invite you to all of our frequent events open to partners or the whole family!

INSTALLATION

Lancaster Lodge #54 hosted our three-way installation this year, and held a fine ceremony. Here, finally, we print the complete list of our newly installed officers: Master- Bro. James R. Pischel, Senior Warden- Bro. Juston L. Wendt, Junior Warden- Bro. Thomas D. Morrissey Jr., Secretary- RWB. Bruce A. Watkins, Treasurer- W.B. Robert R. Foreman. Chaplain- Bro. Ross M. Young, Senior Deacon- Bro. Harold K. Nelson, Junior Deacon- Bro. John W. Baty, Senior Steward- Bro. Randy L. Cox, Junior Steward- Bro. Darrell Wengler, Marshall- Bro. Leon Kilmer, and Tyler- W.B. James L. Batten.

Performing the duties of installing marshal was our own W.B. Wade Kendle, who took the baton on short notice I’m told. W.B. Wade carried his formidable degree working skills to the installation. Debra Kendle, his wife, recorded the event with photographs. Her picture of our newly installed officers appears in this issue.

Finally, if our debt to the Kendles was not already deep enough, they also produced the programs for us. Finally, our installing chaplain was Liberty #300’s own W.B. Roger Miner.

RECENT DEGREE WORK

Since I wrote last we have raised Bro. Mark Eliker to the sublime degree of a Master Mason (Dec. 21). We congratulate you, Bro. Mark, on your advancement and wish you many happy years of Masonry.

THE FUTURE

As of this writing, our new Worshipful Master, James R. Pischel, has not assembled our 2007 action plan. Remember that we will hold our business meeting on the 8th this month, due to the Grand Lodge Annual Communication. So bring your lady, your kids, and some food to the potluck at 6:00 PM before the business meeting. Aside from that, we’re entering the season to ponder the intricacies of our degree work through lodge proficiency assessment and schools of instruction.

THANKS, W.B. BRENT A. MYERS.

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Junior Past Master Brent Myers receives a special gift from his family. Pictured are Larissa and W.B. Brent Myers. Photo by Deb Kendle

Incoming Worshipful Master James Pischel rece ives h is gave l from his wife Becky. Photo by Deb Kendle

Liberty Lodge #300 held several events in 2006 which are pictured here. The above picture was taken at their Past Master’s Night October 26th. From Left to Right are W.B. Dave Williams (1977), W.B. Jim Batten (2003), W.B. Mike Lagueux of Lancaster Lodge #54 (2003). then W.M. Brent Myers (2005 &2006), R.W.B. Bruce Watkins (1990), W.B. Dan Foreman (2001), and W.B. Bob Foreman (1996 & 1997). Lower Left: Kids run hither and yon in search of Easter Eggs at their temple Easter party April 6th. Lower Middle: then W.M. Don Gasparetti of Lancaster Lodge #54 checks to see if his dyed egg is done. Lower Right: Belle Kendle takes a swing at a Pumpkin pinata at their Halloween Party held October 22nd. Photos by Deb Kendle

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ENTERED APPRENTICE Degree, Mon., Mar. 12, 7:00 p.m.Host: Cotner Lodge 297, 1542 N. 65th Street

FELLOWCRAFT Degree, Tues., Mar. 20, 7:00 p.m.Host: Bennett Lodge 94, 4641 Cooper Street

Attention Lodge Officers–

MASTER MASON Degree, Sec. 1, Thu., Mar. 22, 7:00 p.m.Host: East Lincoln Lodge 210, 2700 S Street

MASTER MASON Degree, Sec. 2, Fri., Mar. 30, 7:00 p.m.Host: Lancaster Lodge 54, 1635 L Street

The Grand Custodian of the Ritual and his Deputies will take us through the degrees word by word and step by step, and answer our questions.

CENTRAL SCHOOLS of INSTRUCTION

EA School Mon Mar 12, 7:00 pm

Host Lodge Cotner 297 – 1542 N 65th Street

OPENING / CLOSING

All Chairs: Cotner 297

CONFERRING

WM: Cotner 297

SW: George Washington 250

JW: East Lincoln 210

SD: College View 320

JD: Liberty 300

SS: Bennett 94

JS: Hickman 256

Tre: Cotner 297

Sec: Cotner 297

Chap: Cotner 297

Tyler: Cotner 297

Candidate: Cotner 297

CENTRAL SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION TRESTLEBOARDSFC School

Tue Mar 20, 7:00 pm Host Lodge Bennett 94 – 4641 Cooper Street

OPENING / CLOSING

All Chairs: Bennett 94

CONFERRING

WM: Bennett 94

SW: Lincoln 19

JW: GW 250

SD: Craftsmen 314

JD: North Star 227

SS: Lincoln 19

JS: Liberty 300

Tre: Bennett 94

Sec: Bennett 94

Chap: Bennett 94

Tyler: Bennett 94

Candidate: Bennett 94

MC (esoteric only): Lancaster 54

Letter G: Bennett 94

MM 1st Section SchoolThu Mar 22, 7:00 pm

Host Lodge East Lincoln 210 – 2700 S Street

OPENING / CLOSING

All Chairs: East Lincoln 210

CONFERRING

WM: East Lincoln 210

SW: Liberty 300

JW: College View 320

SD: Cotner 297

JD: Beatrice 26

SS: Lincoln 19

JS: Hickman 256

Tre: East Lincoln 210

Sec: East Lincoln 210

Chap: East Lincoln 210

Tyler: East Lincoln 210

Candidate: East Lincoln 210

MM 2nd Section SchoolFri Mar 30, 7:00 pm

Host Lodge Lancaster 54 – 1635 L Street

OPENING / CLOSING

All Chairs: Lancaster 54

CONFERRING

KS: Lancaster 54

GSW: North Star 227

GJW: Hickman 256

1C: Liberty 300

2C: Bennett 94

3C: Craftsmen 314

1R: Beatrice 26

2R: Lincoln 19

3R: North Star 227

GSec: Cotner 297

SeaF: Hickman 256

WayF: College View 320

Marshal: East Lincoln 210

Tyler: Lancaster 54

Temple Chapter

271Sandra Gleason,

Correspondent

STATED MEETING

On January 8th, Temple Chapter held their stated meeting. Sis Nancy Harris, Worthy Matron presided. Chapter opened in regular form. Pro-tem for the evening was Sis Earleen Ladd, PM, as Assoc Conductress. This was the last meeting for the 2006 officers. Bro Carl Plants, Worthy Patron, thanked all 17 visitors and members for attending the meeting.

The proposed 2007 budget was accepted by a vote of the Chapter. Communications were read, many of which included invitations to upcoming installations. Bro. Reuben Rieke will attend the Board meeting of the Masonic News on January 22nd. Bro Carl Plants, WP and Sis Nancy Harris, WM presented a 50-year pin to Margaret Lyden in her home on Dec 17, 2006. Reports for the Secretary and Treasurer were given by Sis Melinda Brage, PM, and Sis Nancy Harris, WM gave her annual report

SYMPATHY CARD

During December, 2006, a sympathy card was sent to Sis Judy Bigler on the death of her mother, Sis Lydia Andrus.

104th BIRTHDAY

Birthday wishes to Sis Isabelle Lampshire on her 104th birthday.

GET WELL

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YEAR-END WRAP-UP

Sis. Deb Storz WM has had a wonderful year. Everything from the 3 Initiations to the Secret Pals, and the holiday attire for the stated meetings. We, also cannot forget “The Shoe”. We are so proud of you, Deb! You now join the ranks of awesome Past Matrons of Electa #8. Whether you realize it or not, you have been an inspiration to many of us just beginning on our Eastern Star journey. Thank you for your compassion, guidence and caring.

THE “SHOE”

WM Deb Storz received “The Shoe” at her last meeting. What a fitting tribute to her, and

the wonderful year she has had. The “Shoe” has had a journey with special members and chapter treasures. What a great idea to foster the unexpected appreciation of and with our members.

SHOOT FOR THE MOON

This year, Worthy Matron Marion Kantner has chosen the White Dove as her Mascot, Champagnie & Burgundy as her Colors, and her Motto is: “Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the Stars.”. Best wishes to our new 2007 Officers.

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to express our congratulations and joy to one

of our newest members, Kristine Stroud. She became engaged to Robert before Christmas 06’, and is busy planning a March 2007 wedding. We are so glad you have joined our chapter, and wish you the best of blessings in this time of happiness and plans.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to all our members who celebrate these milestones in February. May your celebrations be delightful.

1st - Caltha Scheurs, Aldine Turner; 6 t h - A m a n d a M u n f o r d ; 7th - Phyllis Staats, Cloris Wright; 8 t h - S h e r i H i b b e r d ; 1 4 t h - J e a n S p e n c e r -Armstrong, Minnie Shepherd;

1 5 t h - R o s e l l a F r a n k ; 1 6 t h - E d w a r d S e x t o n ; 18th - Paula Edwards, JuliaVorhies; 2 0 t h - S h a n n o n Q u e e n ; 23rd - Mary Ellen Schneider; 25th - Betty Carter, Bob Foreman; 28th - Frances Mulvaney.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Remember our Sta ted Meetings on the 1st Saturday nights at 7:30 pm. We also have Special Meetings on the 3rd Saturdays, when scheduled. Hope to see you all on February 3rd, 2007 for WM Marion Kantner’s and WP Doug Johnson’s first meeting. The “dresses” look so nice as they glide across the floor.

See Installation Picture Page 8

Electa Chapter 8Brenda Frank-Collins, Correspondent

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Mini Grand 2006

Members of Lincoln Assembly #6 and members of the eight other Nebraska Assembles of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, gathered November 4-5 in Columbus for Mini Grand. The main focus of the weekend activities was to have fun with Rainbow sisters from around the state, develop new friendships and relationships, and participate in educational and service activities.

The afternoon began with a “pink” green tea party and presentations focused on increasing awareness of ways to prevent breast cancer by State Senator Carol Hudkins, OES #132, and Connie Hughes, a volunteer from the Platte County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Green tea was served to attendees as some research suggests green tea has a protective effect against certain cancers because it contains antioxidants. The nearly 60 Rainbow Girls in attendance then created craft projects for the holidays to be delivered to the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. The afternoon ended with a session of kickboxing and aerobic activity. An active lifestyle is one way to decrease the risk of developing cancer. Information was also provided about opportunities that will be available for Supreme Assembly in Chicago in 2008. Nebraska will be actively involved as the Grand Cross of Color team. Saturday evening included a presentation by Jennifer Birdsall, Past Grand Worthy Advisor, and Beth Bryant O’Neill, Past Junior Member of the Grand Executive Board, to provide members ideas for recruiting new members and maintaining membership in their Assemblies. The evening ended with members enjoying the Pink Panther movie while relaxing and playing games.

Sunday morning included a bit of excitement when the power

went off in several girls’ rooms and they had to finish getting ready in the dark. Must have been too many hairdryers going at one time. A devotion was provided by Karan Birdsall, Grand Executive Board and Lincoln Advisory Board member. Don Jelinek, Past Grand Patron and member of the Lincoln Assembly Advisory Board, then presented the lambskin apron talk before attendees departed. Several members of Lincoln Assembly participated in a School of Instruction provided by Betty Garwood, Nebraska’s Supreme Deputy, and other members of the Grand Executive Board before heading back to Lincoln.

Throughout the weekend, participants had the opportunity to purchase tickets for a drawing and specially made lollipops to raise funds for later donation to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer awareness, research, and support. A total of $114.00 was raised through these fund raising projects.

Members of Lincoln Assembly who attended Mini Grand were Cassandra Birdsall, Elizabeth Bowen, Christine Bryant, Allison Burris, Nicki Folsom, Jessica Rodriguez, and Michaela Whitesell. Three Lincoln Assembly pledges, Codi Gropp, Katrina Gropp, and Shelby Plummer joined the Assembly for the weekend. Five adult sponsors accompanied the girls. Lincoln Assembly members appreciate the involvement of all the adults who encourage them and support their Assembly.

Since the last issue of the Masonic News, additional donations have come in for the Grand Assembly’s Determined Glamour Girls team that participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October. The Nebraska Rainbow Girls raised a total of $2792.00 for this American Cancer Society event. Awesome effort by the Nebraska Assemblies!

Lincoln Assembly #6Lorrie Bryant, Correspondent

The members of Nebraska’s nine Rainbow Assemblies pose for a group photo in front of the new Rainbow display boards at Mini Grand. Photo by Lorrie Bryant

Members of Lincoln Assembly #6 and pledges demonstrate their kickboxing moves after a session of aerobic activity at Mini Grand. Picture from left to right, back row, are Nicki Folsom, Jessica Rodriguez, Allison Burris, Michaela Whitsell, Shelby Powell, Christine Bryant, and Elizabeth Bowen; front row are Katrina Gropp and Codi Gropp. Photo by Lorrie Bryant

Lincoln Assembly #6 of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls initiated four new members in two initiation ceremonies near the end of 2006. Kirsten Boothe was initiated on November 14. The above picture was taken following initiation on December 30. Pictured in the front row are new initiates Katrina Gropp, Shelby Powell, and Codi Gropp. Lincoln Assembly is pleased to have new members to continue the Assembly’s activities of service to others. Photo by Lorrie Bryant

Montana PHQ Running for Miss America

Christie Hageman, a Past Honored Queen of Bethel #3 in Billings, Montana, was chosen as Miss Montana in June of 2006, and will compete at the upcoming Miss American Pageant on January 29, 2007. Miss Hageman, a 22 year old resident of Billings and a graduate student at the University of Texas pursuing her Master’s Degree in Music, was chosen as Miss Montana 2006. The state pageant competition was held at the Dawson County High School Auditorium in Glendive. Christie sang “Route 66” during the Talent Competition and her Platform is “Preserving Music in Education.” Info and image from IOJD’s website, http://www.iojd.org/

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Capstone Chapter 64 R.A.M.�700 S St. 68503 476-�4�1Gerald Hall, High Priest 483-�47671�1 Englewood Dr. 68510Bruce Anderson, Sec. 435-0974�010 S. �6th St. 6850�1st Fri. Business Meeting

Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons1635 L St. 68508 476-3453Rick Harris, Ill. Master 477-89691433 S.W. �4th St. 685��Wm. G. Hurst, Re cord er 4�1-11087337 S. 53rd St. Court 685161st Wed., Business Meeting 7:00 p.m.Covered-dish Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Mount Moriah Commandery 41635 L St. 68508 476-3453Jeff Wunder., Cmdr. 475-3513��80 Shelton 68503Wm. G. Hurst, Recorder 4�1-11087337 S. 53rd St. Court 685161st Mon. Business meeting 7:00 p.m.

Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple33� S. Centennial Mall 435-�144P.O. Box 95013 68509-5013Bruce Wood, Gen. Sec. 435-�144Harry Storz, Ven. Master Richard Brommer W. Master Thomas Greenless CmdRichard Harris, M. of Kadosh3rd Wed. Bus. Meet ing 7:30 p.m.

ShrineSesostris Temple1717 Yolande 685�1 474-6890Bill Nelson, Potentate

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Electa Chapter 81635 L St. 68508 476-3453Marion Kantner, W.M. 435-0378�540 Washington Ave 6850�Doug Johnson, W.P. 4�1-70064600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516Marian Walters, Sec. 435-535��3�5 Atwood Cr. 685�11st Sat. Stat ed Meet ing 7:30 p.m.

Electa Chapter KensingtonMargie Thomssen, Pres. 466-6917Susie Dunn, Sec. 484-5�0�1�60 N. 37th St. 685031st Thursday 1�:30 p.m.

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Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubIlah Anderson, Pres. 435-0974Donna Y. Hurst, Sec. 4�1-1108

Myrtle Chapter 94�610 No. 48th St. 68504 466-��36Tyra Tate, W.M. 465-4133???Wade Kendle, W.P. 466-66971400 N. 64th St. 68505Helen Plucknett, Sec. 488-44506804 Hawkins Bend 68516�nd and 4th Tues. 7:30 p.m.

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Lancaster Lodge 541635 L St. 68508 476-3453David Bloomquist. W.M. 440-5718???Bill Cummins, Sec. 4�3-�6891st Fri. Reg. Com mu ni ca tion 7:00 p.m.

Bennett Lodge 944641 Cooper Ave. 68506Fred Liebers, W.M. 466-8��984� W. Rose 685��Stuart B. Erickson, Sr., Sec. 780-567�P.O. Box 1�5Palmyra NE 68418-01�51st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

East Lincoln Lodge 210�700 S St. 68503 476-�41�Art Colb, W.M. ??????Monte D. Dietrick, Sec. 4�3-�8051440 Stockwell St. 6850�1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

North Star Lodge 227�610 N. 48th St. 68504 466-��36Pat Sulley, W.M. ???3901 Linden St 68516Steve Wetzel, Sec. 488-81981518 Skyline Drive 685061st Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

George Washington Lodge 2504430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-�48�George Wright W.M. 488-14�98�15 Chestnut Ln 68510Donald Eisenbarth, Sec.-Treas. 464-5564Address unpublished1st Tue. Reg. Com mu ni ca tion 7:30 p.m.

Hickman Lodge 2564641 Cooper Ave., 68506 489-4050Rick Helms, W.M. 484-74�15335 Pioneers Blvd 68506Darrel VerMass, Sec. 79�-�51717690 S. 54th St., Hickman 6837�1st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Cotner Lodge 297154� No. 65th St. 68505 466-0890Patrick Barger, W.M. ??????Ralph Riemann, Sec. 489-53383101 Fox Hollow Rd. 685061st Mon. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Liberty Lodge 3001635 L St. 68508 476-3453James Pischel, W.M. 440-13601��3 Cold Spring Rd 6851�Bruce A. Watkins, Sec re tary 489-43173711 S. 57th St. 685061st Thurs. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Craftsmen Lodge 314�645 B St. 6850� 475-�8�0Adam Bales, W.M. ??????James P. Heinke, Sec re tary 488-6�83P.O. Box 6813, 68506-08131st Tues. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

College View Lodge 3204641 Cooper Ave. 68506 489-4050Mail to Box 6865, 68506-6865John Feit, W.M. ???Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. 4�1-70064600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516-51071st. Wed. Reg. Communication 7:30 p.m.

Lebanon Lodge 3Prince Hall Affi liation 475-0111 1630 N. �4th St. 68503 Vaughn N. Robertson, W.M. 4�1-38407511 S. �9th St. 68516Marion Robinson, Sec. 435-151043�0 N. 7th #�05 685�1Address all correspondance to the Sec.�nd Tue. Reg. Communication 7:00 p.m.

Martha WashingtonChapter 1534430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-�48�Shellie Smith, W.M. ??????Scott Rogge, W.P. 467-�1118101 N 70th 68517Nell Beezley, Sec. 489-4�41310 Carolyn Court 685101st Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Martha Washington Chapter KensingtonPaula Beezley, Pres. 489-4�41310 Carolyn Court 68510Liz Wilhite, Sec. 4�1-73086�01 Queens Dr. 685161st Saturday, 11:30 a.m.Salad-and-sandwich luncheon

Temple Chapter 27133� S. Centennial Mall 68508 435-�144Mary Ann Townsend, W.M. ???301 Sycamore Dr.68510David Jelinek, W.P. ???PO BOX 94865 68509Melinda Brage, Sec. 488-08376�0 Leavitt Lane 685101st Mon. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Spe- cial Meeting 3rd Mon. 7:30 p.m. except June, July, Aug., and Dec.

Temple Chapter KensingtonRose Gillaspie, Pres. 489-5540Nadyne Bauer, Sec. 488-37333rd Tuesday 1�:30 p.m.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJames F Brown, Jr., Pres. 483-17�7Diane Brown, Sec.-Treas. 483-17�7

Past Matrons ClubCarolyn Plants, Co-Pres. 477-9464Ethel Sovereigh, Co-Pres 476-7971Wanda Salisbury, Sec.-Tres. 4�3-�9��

Columbia Chapter 275154� No. 65th St. 68505 466-0890Janice Janssen, W.M. ???RR 1 BOX 6� Greenwood 68366Leonard Martin, W.P. 488-6388401 S 84th St. 68510Pam Starcher, Sec. 464-64343848 Apple St. 685071st Tues. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. 488-6388401 S. 84th St. 68510 Elaine Malick, Sec. 438-80994th Tuesday

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJanice Janssen, Pres. 40�/944-�03�Gale Paxton, Vice-Pres. 489-5736 John Quinn, Sec. 488-851810901 O St. 685�0

Starcraft Chapter 307�645 B St. 6850� 475-�8�0Terri Sherman, W.M. 40�-780-53305�10 Deer Ridge Dr., Eagle NE 68347Jerry Rittenburg, W.P.

Mary Louise Dutcher, Sec. 4�3-47835910 S. �5th St. 6851�1st Wed. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Starcraft KensingtonRuth Beach, Pres. 464-0513815 Santa Monica Ave. 68504Ileen Smith, Sec. 796-��043500 NW 1�6th St. 685�41st Tue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubRuth Beach, Pres. 464-0513Doris Foust, Sec. 488-5114

Capitol Chapter 320???, W.M. Mike Berger, W.P. 488-51335448 High St 68506Kathy Berger, Sec. 488-51335448 High St. 685061st Monday 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Chapter Kensington Kathy Berger, Pres. 488-5133Lorraine Wilbur, Sec.-Treas. 488-34664th Thursday

Past Matrons and Past Pa trons ClubRuth Smith, Pres. David Caudy, Sec.-Treas.

City-Wide Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubMike Berger, Pres. 488-5133Mary Louise Dutcher, V.P. 4�3-4783Ilah Anderson, Sec.-Treas. 435-0974

Capital City Past Matrons and Patrons ClubImogene Kermoade, Pres. 4�3-0188Carolyn Cook, Vice Pres. 464-9337Martha Countryman, Sec. 488-7473Karen Cook, Treas. 470-31871st Tue. Oct-May Legacy Estates Noon

Youth GroupsDeMolay-Lincoln ChapterAJ Hartman, Master CouncilorNikki Retzlaff, Chap. SweetheartMeetings �nd and 4th Tues. 7 p.m.Scottish Rite TemplePlease send correspondence to:Carl Hartman, Chap. Dad 465-497�1745 N. 79th 68507http://www.lincolndemolay.info/

Parents ClubDel/Lori Moormeier, Co-Ch. 4�3-4�50

DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterMitch Werner, Master CouncilorMeghan Kirchhoff, Chapter SweetheartMeetings �nd and 4th Wed. 7:00 p.m.Masonic Temple, 1635 L St.Please send all correspondence to:Scott Dodge, Chapter Dad 435-83�81915 S.W. 15th St. 685��

Parents ClubRhonda Werner, Pres. 475-�056�nd Wed., 7:00 p.m.

Acacia Fraternity��55 Vine Street, 68503 436-6160Justin Cardisco, Ven. Dean 436-6160Zach Thiemann, Sec. 436-0409

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Bethel 51635 L St. 68508-�510 476-3453Melanie Brandle, Guardian 489-9816501 S. 5�nd St. 68510mbrandl@lps.org (home) 489-9816 No Assoc. GuardianDi Franson, Sec. 616 S, 51st St, 68510Difranson@aol,comNo Honored Queen�nd and 4th Sat. 10:00 a.m. Dark July and August

Bethel 27�610 N. 48th St.Marilyn Jepson, Guardian 4�3-60495531 Milkweed Cr. 68516Randy Willoughby, Assoc. Guardian 474-01�9��40 N.W. 6th St. 685�1Pam Bencken, Sec. 483-�4863516 Neerpark Dr. 685061st Thur., 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m.CaraLynne Livingston, Honored Queen

Bethel 60Send all correspondence to:P.O. Box 6718�, Lincoln NE 68516-718�Lodge Location:4641 Cooper Ave 489-4050Stacey Kassebaum, Guardian 3�8-90964401 S. �7th St. #E7 6851�Doug Johnson, Assoc. Guardian 4�1-70064600 Birch Hollow Dr. 68516Kelsey Rabel, Honored Queen

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Bethel 63154� No. 65th Street 464-0890Merissa Didrickson, Guardian 770-0579�837 Whitlock Rd. 68516Kevin Thornburg, Assoc. Guardian 4�1-71675535 S. 8th St. 6851�Karen Koinzan, Sec. 477-7�056104 N.W. 7th St. 685�1Kristi Thornburg, Honored Queen1st and 3rd Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

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Lincoln Assembly 6�700 S St. (East Lincoln Lodge �10)Jennifer Rose, Mother AdvisorAllison Burris, Worthy Advisor�nd and 4th Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.

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February 1, 2, & 3, 2007 – Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney, Nebraska

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Noon Registration Desk OpenNoon Hospitality Area Open (sponsored by The Nebraska Masonic Home)Noon Past Grand Masters’ Wives and Widows LunchNoon Secretaries Lunch and Workshop1:00 p.m. Secretaries Workshop – Recommendation No. 7 regarding the per capita increase will be discussed at 2:00 pm – All interested are welcome12:30 p.m. Past Grand Masters’ Lunch 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Hospitality Room Open6:00 p.m. Social Hour7:00 p.m. Grand Master’s Banquet and Entertainment 9:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Open.

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