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Congratulations to the staff of the Michigan Masonic Home for achieving the Joint Commission Gold Seal accreditation! We appreciate all the work you do!
For more information about the Joint Commission, visit www.jointcommission.org. To keep up with the latest news, visit us on Facebook.
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Robert Conley’s fall leadership series is open for registration! These classes will help you to become a more effective leader in your lodge, your community and your life! Classes will focus on:
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Planning for the future
Your $20 registration fee will include the seminar, breakfast and lunch. Free refunded if at least 3 of your moving-line officers attend! Events will begin with breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and will end at approximately 3:00 p.m. See links below to register today!
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Saturday, October 14 will see Any/All Degree Days happening at six locations around the state! Links to register your lodge’s candidate and mentor have been sent to all secretaries. If you would like to attend the degrees, please call or email the host site’s point of contact so they can collect a head count:
Candidates must have been voted on at a regular communication and must be accompanied by at least their mentor. Arrival/light breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m., EA Degree will commence at 10:00 a.m. FC and MM degrees will follow. Lunch will be provided.
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JOINT FESTIVE BOARD W/PRINCE HALL! | |
Weber’s Hotel in Ann Arbor will once again be the place to be for the annual joint festive board with our Prince Hall brethren, celebrating the Feast of St. John the Evangelist! Join us on Wednesday, December 27th as we dine together and enjoy the various toasts and speeches of the evening. Reception/social hour starts at 6:00 p.m., dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. Registration is now open, CLICK HERE to reserve your seat today! | |
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Click link to see a listing of upcoming degrees around the state. To see listings, CLICK HERE. Send information to Darren Thompson at dthompson@grandlodgemi.org if you would like your lodge’s event added to this listing. It is always advisable to contact a lodge in advance of your visit in case a degree or regular communication is cancelled due to weather, candidate had something come up, etc.
If you would like to contact a lodge in advance of your visit, please see the lodge directory on the Grand Lodge website.
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If you’ve ever thought of joining one of the affiliated Masonic organizations, there are several opportunities coming up this fall!
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There will be an outdoor Royal Arch All-Chapter Degree Day on Saturday, September 9th in Reed City! Any Master Mason interested in receiving the four Chapter degrees, please call WB Tom Black at (616) 438-8371 or email xsealtom@yahoo.com CLICK HERE for more information and sign-up form.
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Shadukiam Grotto will hold a 7-act ceremonial at the Detroit Masonic Temple on Saturday, September 24th. Cost is $55, registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Contact shadukiamgrotto@outlook.com or CLICK HERE for more information.
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Saladin Shrine will hold a mini-ceremonial at their Friday Fellowships (first Friday of September through December), 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Temple’s 6th floor Shrine Club Room. There will be a full ceremonial on Saturday, November 4th at the Grand Rapids Temple with brunch at 10:00 a.m. and the ceremonial at 1:00 p.m. Contact recorder@saladinshrine.com for more information.
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The Scottish Rite Valley of Michigan’s Southeast Region is having a 5-degree day on Saturday, November 4th starting at 9:00 a.m. The 4th degree will be included for anyone wishing to join! CLICK HERE for more information or email Tim at tim@32nddegreemasons.org.
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Monday, August 14th
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Berkley Lodge #536 will hold its 7th annual Cruise-In. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., come enjoy food, music and classic cars! CLICK HERE for more information.
Saturday, August 19th
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Three Oaks Lodge #239 will hold a scholarship motorcycle ride leaving from the American Legion followed by a hog roast dinner back at the Legion building. Ride leaves at 12:00 Noon, cost is $25 (hog roast included). The hog roast will run from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. CLICK HERE for the full flyer, get pre-sale tickets at (269) 409-1611.
Sunday, August 20th
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The Eternal Knights Masonic Riders will host its first annual pork “smoke off” at the Trenton American Legion Post 426 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $5 to enter a meat, $10 to come and taste/judge. CLICK HERE for more information or email darrellgray1966@gmail.com.
- Breakfast at Millington #470, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Saturday, August 26th
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Howell #38 is once again a major sponsor of the Livingston Emergency Readiness Expo! The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Livingston Educational Service Agency. Come see numerous speakers and exhibitors that will help education and prepare you to cope with natural and other potential disasters. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Au Sable #243 will host a cornhole tournament at Oscoda Beach Park starting at 12:00 Noon. Blind draw and bring your own player tournaments available. CLICK HERE for more information.
- The lodges of District 40 invite all Masons, family and friends to a picnic in Niles’ Arthur Dodd Park. Grillables, drinks, and tableware will be provided, a dish to pass and your own lawn chair is suggested.
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Wayne #112 is hosting a pig roast and cornhole tournament! Cost is $15 for lunch only, $30 for lunch plus tournament entry. CLICK HERE for the Facebook event page.
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Thank you to all of our lodges that have held Child ID events so far this year and those that are set to host them coming up! Upcoming Child ID events:
Saturday, August 19th
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Richmond #187 will host an event during the Armada Fair. Contact Robert Gray at beegray54@gmail.com with any questions.
Saturday, September 2nd
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Peninsular Lodge #10 will hold an event at Decatur schools as part of a fire safety jamboree. Contact Terry Newell at terrynewell@comcast.net with any questions.
All of the events scheduled for the year can be viewed on the Michigan Masons calendar at https://michiganmasons.org/news-events/calendar/
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There are lots of opportunities coming up this year to put a team together and enjoy a golf outing! If your lodge has an event you’d like listed here, please send a flyer to dthompson@grandlodgemi.org. See links below for those we’ve received so far. Hit em straight!
Saturday, August 19th – LES CHENEAUX #590 2-PERSON SCRAMBLE, Les Cheneaux GC in Cedarville
Saturday, August 19th – LAKE SHORE #298 "TOMMY 2-MAN" OUTING, Blossom Trails GC in Benton Harbor
Saturday, August 26th – HICKORY #345 OUTING, Squirrel Hollow GC in Battle Creek
Sunday, August 27th – LAKES AREA MASONIC OUTING, Beacon Hills GC in Commerce
Friday, September 15th – LAPEER #54 OUTING, Lapeer CC
Sunday, September 17th – ROYAL OAK #464 OUTING, Fellows Creek GC in Canton
Sunday, September 24th – BYRON #80 OUTING, Willow Brook GC in Byron
Saturday, September 30th – MOSLEM SHRINE CHARITY SCRAMBLE, Lakes of Taylor, GC in Taylor
Sunday, October 1st – SOLOMON’S KEY #580 OUTING, Fellows Creek GC in Canton
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Have a question or comment for the Trowel Time mailbag? Send it to Darren at dthompson@grandlodgemi.org and it might be chosen to be answered on the show! CLICK HERE to view the full Trowel Time playlist. | | |
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Each week, Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain Pat Thompson provides a message regarding thoughts on faith, motivation, spirituality, and other topics to give you food for thought, reflection and inspiration. | |
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ON THE ROAD WITH THE LODGE SUCCESS TEAM:
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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This week, Lodge Success Specialist Fred Kaiser discusses the transition from planning and talking to action, and its benefits to your lodge and community. CLICK HERE to read the article. | |
NEWS FROM MICHIGAN MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | |
AUGUST IS NATIONAL MAKE-A-WILL MONTH | |
Join us in celebrating National Make-A-Will month and protect all that’s important to you today. If you have any questions, please call the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation office at: (800) 994-7400 or visit our secure website: www. michiganmasons.org/ foundation/. | |
NEWS FROM MICHIGAN MASONIC HOME | |
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(800) 321-9357
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