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! | | | HOST A CHILD ID EVENT THIS YEAR! | If your lodge is planning to host a Michigan Masons Child ID event in 2025, now is the time to sign up! Supplies will be available for pick-up at Annual Communications, making it easy to get everything you need in one place. To ensure your materials are ready, please sign up by Sunday, May 11th. Thank you for helping protect kids and support families in your community! | | | 2025 Most Worshipful Grand Master Reception | In anticipation of his favorable election at the 199th Annual Communication, Olive Branch #542 has planned a banquet in honor of our current Deputy Grand Master, William Sauget. The event will be Sunday, June 22 at the Italian American Banquet Center, 39200 Five Mile Rd., Livonia. | | | News From Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation | |
Roseville Chapter #468 Making a Difference with Chapter Charity Accounts!:
Major shout out to Roseville Chapter #468 for making a difference using their Chapter Charity Account! The chapter proudly donated to various organizations, including Wigs for Kids, Macomb Foster Closet, the American Diabetes Research Fund, and the Roseville Assembly #17 of Rainbow Girls. Thank you to Roseville!
| | 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. | | | News From Michigan Masonic Home | |
Memorial Garden Beginnings:
The beginnings of the Memorial Garden are starting to take shape, and we couldn’t be more excited to see this vision come to life. A heartfelt thank you to the Foundation & Green Side Up for their continued hard work and dedication in helping create this meaningful space. Stay tuned for more updates as the garden continues to grow!
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This week, Lodge Success Specialist Fred Kaiser discusses the difficulty of change and when it is most needed. | | | News From Outreach & Member Care | |
Northern Michigan Ice Storms:
The ice storms have impacted several of our Lodges & Members. If you or someone you know was impacted by the ice storms in Northern Michigan, you can find helpful resources by clicking the button below. You can explore clean-up progress, find shelters and debris disposal sites, and volunteer and donation opportunities all on the website. Contact Outreach & Member Care for any additional assistance or support at 1-800-9357.
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Upcoming events around the state! Click the link for more information on each event.
Friday, May 9th
Sunday, May 11th
May 15th & 22nd
Saturday, May 24th
Monday, May 26th
Saturday, June 14th
Sunday, June 22nd
A full listing of events can be viewed on the Michigan Masons calendar at https://michiganmasons.org/news-events
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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
Saturday, May 31st
Saturday, June 14th
Saturday, July 12th
Sunday, July 13th
Saturday, July 19th
Saturday, August 9th
- Manchester #148 @ Hill's Heart of Lakes
Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, September 21st
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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.
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