Victory Lodge # 310, Valley holds their annual Scholarship Banquet at Farmer Brown’s Restaurant in Waterloo on Sunday April 26, 2015

Victory 310 Academic Scholarship Winner with WM Ryan King and Dennis Rix, DGM

Victory 310 Technical Scholarship Winner with WM Ryan King and Dennis Rix, DGM

Victory Lodge # 310 held their annual Scholarship Banquet at Farmer Brown’s restaurant in Waterloo on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

They are sponsoring two academic scholarships.  One is a collage scholarship and one is a technical school scholarship.

There were also awarded fourteen scholarships to the Masonic All Star Band Camp being held in Kearney, NE June 2 – 6, 2015.  They will march in the parade, perform a concert in the city park, and march for the half time performance at the Shrine Bowl on Saturday.  Recipients were from DC West High School and Yutan High School.

Victory Lodge # 310 Band Scholarship Winners

Dennis Rix, DGM Addressing the 2015 Victory Lodge # 310 Scholarship Banquet

 

Lebanon Lodge # 3, Prince Hall Masons holds their semi-annual Fish Fry Saturday April 25, 2015

Lebanon Lodge # 3, Prince Hall Masons 1630 N 24th St., Lincoln held their semi-annual fish fry yesterday.  They had visitors from Omaha, Lincoln and the surrounding area taking advantage of the great food being prepared and served by the members of the lodge.  It was delicious!  The next fish fry will be held in the same location in October.  When we learn the date, we’ll let everyone know.  Let’s support each other whenever we can.

Waiting in line was even enjoyable!

MW Russ Reno stopped by to support the cause and enjoy their labors.

 

Ethics on Trial held at the Omaha Scottish Rite Thursday April 16, 2015

 

Kyle Barchus Master Mason Degree at Mizpah Lodge No. 302 in Omaha

 

2015 Sesostris Potentates Ball

 

 

Prince Hall Masons Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Druid Hall Saturday, April 11, 2015

The building at 2412 Ames Ave., Omaha, owned by the Prince Hall Grand Lodge was erected 100 years ago by the Woodman of the World Druid Camp # 24.  It has played a vital role in the city in the years since.  It was used by the D Louis Black post 3421 Veterans of Foreign Wars from 1935 till 1967.  The main room that is now the lodge room doubled as a dance hall during that time, hosting many of the great jazz bands through the years.  The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and other Prince Hall concordant bodies utilize the building for their meetings and activities.

It was indeed an honor to attend the celebration along WB Ron Stites, GJD.  Also in attendance was Tangier Shrine and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Master and Mistress of Ceremony

Honorable Tommie brings remarks

Worthy Grand Matron brings remarks.

Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray brings remarks.

 

Mizpah Lodge # 302 Raises Kyle Barchus to Master Mason

Kyle Barchus Raised to Master Mason in Mizpah Lodge # 302

Kyle’s MM degree was attended by Masons from several Nebraska lodges, Iowa lodges, the Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons, and the Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska.  It was a special evening with excellent degree work.  MW Scott Krieger served as Senior Deacon, and delivered the third lecture.

 

Nicholas Holcomb Raised in Bellevue Lodge # 325 14 March 2015

Nicholas Holcomb was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on March 14, 2015, less than 24 hours before departing to serve in Afghanistan. MW Scott Krieger, Past Grand Master & Grand Custodian, RW Patrick Barger, Grand Junior Warden, WB Jim
Carlton, Grand Orator, and WB Denny Bryd, Grand Historian were honored to participate with the officers of Bellevue Lodge        No. 325 in making this monumental event happen so expeditiously in order that Bro. Holcomb could deploy to the war zone as a Master Mason. Pictured with the Grand Lodge officers are WB Bill Miller and WB John Sheffield.

Submitted by RW Patrick Barger, GJW

 

Chris Knudsen Honored for 35 Years of Service as Secretary of Omadi Lodge # 5

WB Chris Knudsen was honored for having dedicated 35 years to the Brothers of Omadi Lodge # 5 as their secretary.  He was presented a plaque commemorating that service by MW John T. Maxell, the Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska.

 

Omadi # 5, South Sioux City, NE Cornerstone Ceremony for the new addition.

It was a top ten weather day in South Sioux City for the symbolic laying of the cornerstone ceremony.  It is a beautiful and functional addition to their lodge building that will serve them well for years to come.  Kudos the visionary leaders that made this happen.