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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION #199

Registration is now open for Annual Communication, which will be on May 19th & 20th at the Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleasant! Click the button below to register via Grand View. The code to use after clicking "Get Tickets" is MASON25 unless you are your lodge's voting delegate, district, or regional officer. Check your email or resource area in Grand View to find your code if you are in one of those categories. Note - Wabon Lodge #305 will be hosting breakfast on on both days if you would like to support your local lodge. See you in Mt. Pleasant!

HELP/MEMBERS NEEDED

See links below for information on becoming a Detroit Temple docent, joining an All-Masonic American Legion Post, and an opportunity to help with Zion #1's next ramp build!

DETROIT TEMPLE DOCENTS NEEDED

GEORGE WASHINGTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 88

ZION #1 RAMP PROJECT - APRIL 26th

News From Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

Mystic Star Chapter #354 Supports Domestic & Sexual Abuse Services:

We're proud to share that Mystic Star Chapter #354 made a donation from their Chapter Charity Account to Domestic & Sexual Abuse Services in Three Rivers. This gift will support women and children in the shelter as they begin their transition to independence. Pictured are Co-directors McKenna Huffstutter and Deborah Hackworth accepting the check. Thanks again, Mystic Star!

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Words of Wisdom from Pastor Pat:

Each week, Pat Thompson provides a message regarding thoughts on faith, motivation, spirituality, and other topics to give you food for thought, reflection, and inspiration.

This Week's Message

News From Michigan Masonic Home

OES Grand Chapter of Michigan Easter Program:

A heartfelt thank you to the OES Grand Chapter of Michigan for putting on a beautiful Easter Program in our Chapel! Residents and attendees enjoyed a meaningful service filled with inspiring presentations, prayer readings, uplifting music, and even a funny skit. The Home is grateful for their dedication!

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Tips For Lodge Success:

This week, Lodge Success Specialist Fred Kaiser shares a successful outreach effort by Tecumseh Lodge No. 69.

Attention All Lodges!:

Ready to make a big impact? Sign up now to host a Michigan Masonic Child ID event in your community. Ensure we can distribute all necessary supplies to you at the Annual Communication in May by registering today! Act now to get everything you need for a successful event. Let's keep our children safe together!

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Raffles:

See the links below for a raffle happening near you!

ELF KHURAFEH SHRINE SPORTSMAN'S RAFFLE - 4/19

PLYMOUTH ROCK #47 RAFFLE - 5/8

BYRON #80 RAFFLE - 6/3

JAMES E. DILLON #466 RAFFLE - 6/6

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming events around the state! Click the link for more information on each event.

Saturday, April 12th

Sunday, April 13th

Breakfast at Ancient Craft #551, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Breakfast at Smith's Creek #491, 8:00 a.m. to Noon.
Breakfast at Orion-Oxford #46

Thursday, April 17th

Spaghetti Dinner at Jefferson #553

Wednesday, April 23rd

Zion #1 Education Night

A full listing of events can be viewed on the Michigan Masons calendar at https://michiganmasons.org/news-events

GOLF OUTINGS

Click the links below for more information on golf outings happening around the state! Send your lodge's flyer/event link to dthompson@grandlodgemi.org to be included in future golf outing listings!

Sunday, May 18th

Grand Lodge Outing @ Pohlcat

Saturday, May 31st

Phoenix #13 @ Dundee GC

Saturday, July 12th

Tecumseh #69 @ Raisin Valley GC

Saturday, August 9th

Manchester #148 @ Hill's Heart of Lakes

Sunday, September 21st

Moslem Shrine Outing @ Cherry Creek GC

UPLIFTING LEADERSHIP CLASSES

Register today for MWB Robert Conley's upcoming seminars that are sure to assist you in becoming a better leader in your lodge and life! See links below to sign up:

Saturday, April 12th

"Uplifting Leadership" - Flint

Saturday, April 26th

"Uplifting Leadership" - Lincoln (at Alcona #292)

Trowel Time

The latest Trowel Time is now available! Click Latest Episode to watch on our YouTube page! If you have a question or comment for the mailbag, send it to Darren at dthompson@grandlodgemi.org and it might be chosen to be answered live!

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Degrees Statewide

Click Read More to see a listing of upcoming degrees around the state.

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 canceled due to candidate availability, member illness, weather, or any other reason. Please see the Lodge Directory on the Michigan Masons website for lodge contact information statewide.