The Omaha Area Masters and Warden’s Club met on August 19, 2023 at the West Omaha Masonic Center with the meeting hosted by Nebraska Lodge No. 1. Prior to the meeting, a breakfast prepared by Brothers Matthew Parker and Rich Coenen was served to 20+ attendees from lodges in the Greater Omaha area. During the meeting, WB Eric BenSalah, Grand Marshal, provided remarks relating to the August 28th Grand Lodge Lodge Leadership Seminar and October 18th Omaha Fall Area Meeting.
On July 26, 2023, Worshipful Master Tod McConahay and Treasurer Armel MacDonald of Covert Lodge No. 11 visited Brother Donald Meyer and presented him with his 50 year pin, card and certificate.
Pictured (L to R): Mrs. Lisa Meyer (Daughter-In-Law of Donald Meyer), WB Tod McConahay (Master of Covert Lodge No. 11), Brother Donald Meyer (50 Year Award Recipient), Mr. Don Meyer (son of Brother Donald Meyer), WB Jeff Merriman (Past Master of Florence Lodge No. 291 and Deputy Grand Custodian), and Brother Anthony Hebert (Senior Warden of Florence Lodge No. 281).
While attending the 105th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Free and Accepted Masons, Most Worshipful Alexander F. Straatmann was made a Honorary Member of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Shown reading the Certificate of Membership is Most Worshipful Michael R. Wilcoxon, Grand Master of the Nebraska Prince Hall Grand Lodge to Nebraska Past Grand Master Most Worshipful Alex Straatmann.
On February 11, 2013, Alliance Lodge No. 183 presented Brother Clare Sward with their Bronze Jordan Medal award. Over the course of the last ten years, the certificate that was presented to Brother Sward was lost. At his request, a replacement certificate was presented to him on June 27, 2023 by WB David Wetrosky, Grand Lodge Office Manager. Brother Sward was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on September 12, 1946 and has now been a Master Mason for almost 77 years. Also in attendance was Brother Marlo Burg, a member of George Washington Lodge No. 250. Brother Burg was raised on March 13, 1956 in Unity Lodge No. 163 and has now been a Master Mason for over 67 years.
Pictured from left to right are: WB Wetrosky, Brother Clare Sward and Brother Marlo Burg
Covert Lodge No. 11 held a dinner at the West Omaha Masonic Center on May 24, 2023 to honor Brothers Louis Worm and Ronald Ruh. They were presented with, respectively, 70 and 60 year pins and certificates.
In the photograph from left to right: Mrs. Frances Ruh (spouse of Ron Ruh), WB Bernie Hauber (Secretary of Covert Lodge No. 11), WB Tod McConahay (Worshipful Master of Covert Lodge No. 11), Brother Ron Ruh (60 Year award recipient), WB Mohan Krishna (Personal Rep of the Grand Master), Brother Lou Worm (70 Year award recipient) and Mrs. Nancy Worm (spouse of Lou Worm)
WM Brett Jendro of Centennial Lodge No. 326 presenting the Sonny Eatmon Traveling Gavel to WM Donald Eckstein of Acacia Lodge No. 34.
During the April 18th George W. Lininger Lodge Annual Table Lodge, brethren from the Lodge, Prince Hall, and members of a few other Omaha area lodges, several Brothers were recognized for their service and longevity while laboring in the quarries. WB Leroy Kibby was presented his 50 Year Service Pin and Certificate and WB Henry Carnaby was presented his 25 Year Service Pin and Certificate. The Service Awards were presented by WB John Fairlie, Grand Senior Steward and Worshipful Master Nick Warner. WB Michael Mulligan and Bro. Jeffrey Vandine were unable to attend, but were also recognized for their 25 years of service to the Craft.
Pictured from left to right: WB Fairlie, WB Kibby, WB Carnaby and WM Warner
WB David Meinzer was presented with the Grand Lodge Masonic Service Award during G.W. Lininger Lodge’s Annual Table Lodge on April 18, 2023. In 2017, WB David was Worshipful Master of the Lodge. This was the same year that a total eclipse of the sun was viewable in southeastern Nebraska. WB David had the idea to conduct an “Eclipse Lodge” on his 100 year plus family homestead near Falls City, Nebraska. He obtained permission from the Grand Lodge for an occasional lodge in conjunction with the eclipse, commissioned a commemorative t-shirt, had yard games, and arranged for food and refreshments as well as cooks and grills for the event. Posting the event on Facebook resulted in at least 125 Masons, non-Masons, families, friends and attendees from many states. WB David was to have received the Award at the 2018 Table Lodge, but his work travels interfered for 5 years. Congratulations WB David for recognition long overdue!
Pictured from left to right: WB John Fairlie, Grand Senior Steward, WB David Meinzer and Worshipful Master Nick Warner.
During George W. Lininger Lodge’s Annual Table Lodge on April 18, 2023, the Bronze Jordan Medal was presented to WB William R. Craig. Presenting the award from left to right are: WB John R. Fairlie, Grand Senior Steward, WB William R. Craig, and Worshipful Master Nicholas S. Warner. WB Craig is a nearly 67 year member of the Fraternity and Past Master of the Lininger Lodge in 2004.
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