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Important Reminder from the Grand Lodge Office

Brethren:

The time for the 138th Annual Grand Lodge session of the Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M. of South Dakota is swiftly approaching. It will be held on June 14, 15, and 16, 2012 at the Best Western Ramkota & River Center in Pierre, South Dakota. According to our Constitution and By-laws the date for receiving any nominations and/or proposals to amend or change our by-laws must be in the Grand Lodge office no later than 90 days prior to the convening of the Grand Lodge Session. This enables the office staff to send all information to the lodges 45 days prior to Grand Lodge. Therefore, the required receipt date for these documents is MARCH 16, 2012.

All nominations must be accompanied by a 5x7 picture of the nominee. We will send out a biography sheet to get information about the individual. Nominations will be accepted for Junior Grand Warden, one for Grand Trustee, one for Jurisprudence. As of this date we have two nominations for Junior Grand Warden, one for Grand Treasurer-Secretary, one for Grand Trustee and one for Jurisprudence but no proposals for changes to the by-laws.

Please provide nominations and proposals to the Grand Lodge office no later than March 16, 2012. Mail nominations to 520 S 1st Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6902. Also, you Lodge Secretaries, if you have not sent in your Annual Report do so immediately.

If you have any questions call the Grand Lodge office at (605) 336-2051 or 1-800-462-7661.

Larry D. Carlson, P.M.

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Wayne Hinzman Presented with 50-Year Medal

RWB Wayne Hinzman, PM, was presented his 50-Year medal and certificate at his home in Rapid City on January 29, 2012. RWB Hinzman is a Past Master and member of Harmony Lodge #110 in Hot Springs. The award was presented by WB Yancey Smith, District Master, District 16. Several Brethren from the Rapid City Lodges were present, as was a personal friend, and RWB Hinzman’s wife, Jean. RWB Hinzman reminisced about his 50 years as a Mason, and expressed his appreciation for the award.

District Master Yancey Smith presents RWB Wayne Hinzman with his 50-Year Certificate.

RWB Hinzman's wife Jean pins his 50-year medal.

Most Worshipful Brother Lowell Holmgren

Most Worshipful Brother Lowell Holmgren was presented with his 50-Year Pin and Certificate at a stated meeting of Rapid City Lodge #25 on Tuesday, Janaury 3, 2012. The Lodge was opened in the Master Mason Degree, then called to recess to allow those who were not Master Masons to be present for the ceremony. MWB Lowell was presented at the Altar, escorted to the East and given Public Grand Honors. MWB Holmgren's wife Dee was then escorted to the East. District Master Yancey Smith presented MWB Lowell with his certificate, and Dee pinned the medal on Lowell's lapel. MWB Lowell then gave remarks and thoughts on being a 50-year Mason. Many Brothers and guests were present, including several Grand Lodge officers.

District Master Yancey Smith presents MWB Lowell Holmgren with his 50-Year Certificate.

Dee Holmgren, wife of MWB Lowell, pins his 50-year medal on his lapel.

Worshipful Brother Harry Porter Honored

Worshipful Brother Harry Porter, PM of Mt. View Lodge #161 in Edgemont, was presented his 60-Year pin at his home at Castle Manor in Hot Springs. The pin was presented by District Master Yancey Smith. Worshipful Brother Al Jensen and Most Worshipful Brother Dean Behrens, both members of Mt. View Lodge were present.

MWB Dean Behrens, WB Harry Porter, District Master Yancey Smith, and WB Al Jensen

Masons Aim to Fly the Flag Again

After 10 months of waiting, the Yankton Scottish Rite Masonic Center will once again be able to fly Old Glory. The temple at 333 Cedar Street is in the process of installing a new 70-foot flagpole to replace the 75-foot pole that was damaged during an ice and wind storm in February.

Chuck Gilson, Executive Secretary for the Valley of Yankton, said he was pleased that the replacement is finally taking place, as he believes the flag adds to the historical value of the Masonic center.

“This building has been an icon in the community for a long, long time,” he said. “I think the city of Yankton is looking at expanding its historic district, and this building is considered of historic interest, and they’re planning to put it on the National Registry of Historic Places here.”

Gilson said the previous flagpole had been put in as a memorial to the 100th birthday of the Star Spangled Banner in 1914.

[As reported in the Yankton Press & Dakotan. For more, click here.]

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