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SECRETARY / TREASURER DAY 2025

Masonic Pathways in Alma will be the site for our Secretary-Treasurer Day on Friday, September 12! All secretaries, treasurers, assistants, and anyone who may aspire to hold one of those offices down the road are invited for a day of information and fellowship. Topics covered will include dues notices, certificates of election, 990s, budgeting, the lodge grant program, and much more! $25 fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Click the button below to Register Today!

MMCF - IS YOUR WILL IN PLACE?

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GRAND LODGE OFFICER RECEPTION

Registration is now open for the October 18 reception in honor of Grand Marshal Todd Schmitz and Junior Grand Deacon Ryan Binkley! The event will be at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport. Click the buttons below for more!

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News From Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

Lake Shore Lodge #298 Supports Education!:

A big thank you to Lake Shore Lodge #298 for their generous donation to their local Readiness Center, made possible through their Lodge Charity Account! Your commitment to supporting our communities helps make a lasting difference. We are proud to see Lodges giving back and making an impact where it matters most.

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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

Resident & Family Luncheon 2025:

This past week, we were honored to continue a beloved tradition that’s been part of Masonic Pathways for over 40 years, our Resident & Family Luncheons! Residents from assisted living, the healthcare center, and Masonic Village Estates welcomed family and friends to share a delicious meal and spend quality time together. Thank you to our volunteers and everyone who participated! We are already looking forward to next year!

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Tips For Lodge Success:

This week, Lodge Success Specialist Fred Kaiser discusses how to handle some expectations placed on lodge officers.

Child ID Fall Lodge Letter/Update:

Though we’re still in the heart of summer, now is the time to start thinking ahead to the many opportunities that fall and winter bring. Events like Back-to-School nights, Halloween Trunk-or-Treats, Fall Festivals, and Holiday Celebrations are great ways to serve your community—and perfect occasions to host a Michigan Masonic Child ID event. Click the Fall Lodge Letter 2025 button to read the full update from Patti and check out the other helpful links below!

Fall Lodge Letter 2025

Child ID Program Description

Suggestions for Successful Child ID Events

List of Child ID Events Across the State

Raffles:

See the links below for a raffle happening near you!

LAKESIDE #371 RAFFLE - 9/10

HOWELL #38 RAFFLE - 10/1

HORTON #293 RAFFLE - 10/11

MONTROSE #428 RAFFLE - 10/19

TECUMSEH #69 RAFFLE - 11/1

ALCONA #292 RAFFLE - 11/9

WAYNE #112 RAFFLE - 12/13

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Saturday, August 23rd

Sunday, August 24th

Saturday, August 30th

Monday, September 1st

Palmyra #184 Labor Day BBQ

Sunday, September 14th

Saturday, September 20th

Grand Master Town Hall Session at Grand Rapids Temple, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 21st

Moslem Shrine Outing @ Cherry Creek GC

Saturday, September 28th

West Branch #376 Bike Run/Spaghetti Dinner

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

HEADLINES

Trowel Time

An all-new Trowel Time will be recorded on Wednesday! 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 on the show!

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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.