NEWS YOU CAN  USE - December 17, 2018
From the Grand Lodge Office,

Happy Monday!
Bob C Photo

Installations have been abundant the last two weekends!  I had a great time in Weidman Saturday evening, welcoming the new officers of James A. Cliff Lodge #424.  
Secretaries, don't forget to submit your Certificate of Election for 2019 if you haven't done so already!  Contact our office if you have forgotten how or are new and need assistance.

Congratulations to Roger Gregory of Bedford #207, the latest member to "level up" in our passport program!  He's now got two books filled and has moved up the red (ruby) level, just the fourth in the state to achieve level 3!  Contact your secretary if you would like to get started in this fun way to track your lodge visits.

Have a great week, I'll see you at the next Installation of Officers!

Bob Conley
From the Grand Chaplain

Each week, Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain Pat Thompson provides thoughts on faith, motivation, spirituality, and other topics to give you food for thought, reflection and inspiration.


Click  HERE for this week's message from the Grand Chaplain.
UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
The Northern Michigan Masons will hold a Christmas party at Boone's Long Lake Inn, beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Please click HERE for more information.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Saginaw Lodge #77 will host its monthly euchre night!  $10/player.  Registration begins at 6:45 p.m., cards fly at 7:00!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
Santa Claus will be visiting Plymouth Rock Lodge #47!  Bring the kids from 1 p.m. to 3 for a picture and some sweet treats!
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For more upcoming events, please visit the calendar on the Grand Lodge website by clicking HERE .  To submit an event to be posted, please send all information to Darren at [email protected].
INSTALLATIONS FOR 2019
Ironwood Lodge #389
WM John E. Tincher

There have been so many great installation of officer ceremonies around the state!  Thank you to all who have sent in pictures and/or shared them with us on social media.  
Click the link below for a listing of events remaining through January. If you'd like your lodge's event included in upcoming listings, please send the pertinent information to [email protected].
 
QUICK LINKS
Degree Nights

See below for a listing of degrees for the remainder of December and January.  Please send your lodge's information to [email protected] if you'd like it included in this weekly listing.


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
- MM at Mt. Clemens #6. 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. gavel
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22
- By special dispensation from Grand Master David Hill, Detroit #2 will confer all three degrees for a military candidate facing imminent deployment.  Lodge will open at 8 a.m. in the Detroit Temple's Greek-Ionic Room.  All regular Master Masons are welcome and encouraged to attend!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
- EA at Grand Rapids #34. Breakfast at 8 a.m., degrees begin at 9.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
- FC at Star of the Lake #158, 6:30 p.m. gavel
- EA at Forest #126 in Capac. Refreshments served at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. gavel
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Museum & Library Video

Masonic Passport Series #3 - Mt. Moriah #226
Masonic Passport Series #3 - Mt. Moriah #226
Click the video link at the left to view the a video from the Michigan Masonic Museum and Library.  This is the 3rd in the "passport series", showcasing Mt. Moriah Lodge #226 in Caro.

Contact Museum Director Dirk Hughes at 616-459-9336 for museum hours, to set up a lodge visit or for more information.

Motivations

This week our motivations remind us that we gotta have faith!


Click  HERE for this week's motivations.
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