ANNUAL COMMUNICATION #196 |
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Annual Communication #196 is set for May 23rd & 24th at the Troy Marriott. Registration is now open and is open to all recognized Masons and significant others! Lodge delegates and others have been mailed unique codes to use, all others can go to ac22troy.eventbrite.com and use the code MASON2022 to get started.
Monday, May 23rd will feature representatives from The Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation, Live Better at Home, Masonic Pathways, and the Lodge Success team presenting during morning breakout sessions as well as open-forum discussions in the afternoon. These sessions are open to all, Masons, significant others and other guests are encouraged to attend! The afternoon will also feature a round-table legislation discussion as well as speeches from those seeking to run for the Grand Line. The representative’s banquet will be held Monday night with award presentations, dueling pianos and much more!
Tuesday, May 24th will see the official Grand Session open at 9:00 a.m. with installation of officers taking place soon after lunch.
Registration link and a link to the Advance Notices can also be found on the Grand Lodge website at members.michiganmasons.org under “Members.” The Advanced Notices contain tentative schedules, golf outing information, proposed legislation and more. We look forward to seeing you all in Troy!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH - SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH
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Special “behind the scenes” tours of the Detroit Masonic Temple are available. Tours both days start at 7:00 p.m. and take about 2 ½ hours. Cost is $75, CLICK HERE for tickets.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH
- The next project in Zion Lodge #1’s decades-old wheelchair ramp initiative will take place at 9:00 a.m. for a person in need in Detroit. No experience necessary if you would like to help! Please contact Josh at (480) 522-4000 if you would like to assist. This program has provided over 300 ramps for people in the metro area!
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Milford #165 Sportsman’s Banquet held at the Milford American Legion Hall. $75 includes dinner, beverages, and entry into main raffle. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., CLICK HERE for more information.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH
- Swiss steak dinner at Bellaire #398, serving from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST
- Solomon’s Key #580 will be hosting a movie night! All ages are welcome for a 7:00 p.m. showing of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” Food and beverage will be available, donations welcome. The Allen Park Masonic Center is located at 17212 Ecorse Rd.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH
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Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Grand Rapids #34. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m., hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
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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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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:
FRATERNALISM: THE LOST WORD IN CHARITY
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This week, Lodge Success Specialist Corey Curtiss provides an article highlighting Robert G. Davis, PGM of Oklahoma discussing the meaning of Masonic Charity and reminds us in Masonry, charity starts at home. READ HERE.
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GREENPATH UPDATE FROM OUTREACH AND MEMBER CARE |
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MEET YOUR ADMISSIONS TEAM! |
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Chelsey Zamarron
Sales & Admissions Associate
Please contact for information regarding Independent and Assisted Living.
Are you looking for a vibrant community of seniors who enjoy the comforts of home, without the hassles of home ownership? Located in Alma on the Masonic Pathways campus, beautiful landscaping surrounds this safe and secure neighborhood of Masonic Village Estates independent living duplexes. We are now accepting applications.
Call (800) 321-9357 and ask to speak to a member of our Admissions team today!
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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE READY TO BEGIN THIER CAREER AT MASONIC PATHWAYS? |
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There are many position available at Masonic Pathways! From day-time, night-time, full-time, part-time, find a position that is right for you on our Careers page!
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SAINT PATRICK'S DAY AT THE HOME |
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A well celebrated holiday all over the Home. From resident parties with sparkly green hats, to employee ice cream celebration, to sweet happy birthdays! Lots of joy in the Home on the green and gold filled Irish day! To keep up with the latest news, visit us on Facebook.
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