Centennial Lodge AF&AM No. 326 and Trinity Chapter OES No. 299 in Omaha held their annual corn and chicken feed on Sunday, June 30, 2017. Pictured are members of the lodge and chapter hard at work to feed and serve those who attended.
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Masons Rededicate Cornerstone at Stuhr Museum
On July 28, 2017, at the request of Ashlar Lodge No. 33 in Grand Island and the Stuhr Museum, the Grand Lodge Officers rededicated the cornerstone laid at Stuhr Museum on May 21, 1965. A news piece can be viewed at http://www.nbcneb.com/video/?vid=437273593.
Grand Master Rick Myers and the Grand Lodge Officers were pleased to rededicate the cornerstone laid at the Stuhr Museum headquarters in Grand Island.
Brothers Ed Nolte, Dan Daniels and Oakley Gibbs favorably impressed those in attendance at the Stuhr Museum cornerstone rededication. The three are members of Joseph Warren Camp, Heroes of 76, and Omaha Chapter 19, National Sojourners.
Cotner Lodge Celebrates Centennial with Rededication
On July 22, 2017, to celebrate the lodge centennial, the Grand Lodge officers rededicated Cotner Lodge No. 297 in Lincoln. The ceremony was attended by several Grand Lodge officers, Past Grand Masters, members of Cotner Lodge and other area Lincoln lodges, as well as family and friends. Following the ceremony at the lodge, Grand Master Rick Myers presented Brother Bill Short with the Artificer Award. He was raised on April 26, 2016, and worked very hard throughout the past year to complete all of the requirements to receive the award.
After the rededication, the celebration was moved to the Bethany Shelter for a picnic prepared by Entered Apprentice Wahadi Allen and Brother Bill Short.
Grand Lodge Officers and Cotner 297 Brethren celebrate the 100th anniversary of the lodge.
Worshipful Master Pete Kruse receives Grand Master Myers.
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The Heroes of 76, Joseph Warren Camp, National Sojourners, presented the colors.
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WM Pete Cruse at Cotner #297 shows the GM and PGMs Maxell, Reno, and Kuhn how to wear a hat!
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Wahadi Allen prepared a lunch that was enjoyed by all at the picnic.
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Pictures courtesy of GM Rick Myers, RW Ron Stites and John Knoell of Hickman Lodge No. 256.
Mini Myers
This little guy was sent to Grand Master Myers through the Grand Lodge of Montana. It was carved by Rick’s brother-in-law, Bob Anderson, 33º, from Montana. The details include a replica of his hat, tie, and apron design, with his pin inlaid into the apron.
Prince Hall Annual Communication
Grand Master Rick Myers attended the Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Nebraska in Omaha on July 21st. He is shown below addressing those in attendance.
Annual Picnic in Newman Grove
On July 19, Newman Grove Lodge No. 305 held their annual picnic. Nice people having fun. Grand Master Myers asked his bride to take this photo.
2017 DeMolay Conclave in Fremont
Nebraska DeMolay held Conclave at Midland University in Fremont July 14-16, 2017.
State Master Councilor Dakota Wells concluded his term, and Kyle Barchus was installed as the new State Master Councilor, with Jacob Leeper as State Senior Councilor, and Jonathan Moats being installed as the new State Junior Councilor.
2016-17 State Master Councillor, Brother Dakota Wells, gives his farewell address to the Demolay Conclave. The audience included GM Myers and heads of all the appendant bodies of the Nebraska Masonic family.
Jacob Leeper (right) and Jonathan Moats take their obligations as State Demolay Sr and Jr Councillors.
97th State Master Councillor Kyle Barchus is installed.
Grand Master brings greetings to Demolay Conclave. At left is State Master Counselor Brother Dakota Wells.
Bellevue Lodge Adopts Boy Scout Pack, Posts Flags at Cemetery
40 individuals from Bellevue Lodge No. 325, Athena Assembly No. 24, Rainbow for Girls, and Cub Scout Pack 464 posted 56 flags in the Bellevue Cemetery on the Fourth of July. Bellevue Lodge recently adopted the sponsorship of this Pack, and the Scouts gained valuable lessons in flag handling and folding when the flags were returned to the Lodge.
Imperial Shrine Session
Most Worshipful Grand Master Rick Myers is introduced and greeted at the Imperial Shrine Session in Daytona Beach, Florida, by Imperial Potentate Chris Smith and Imperial Potentate-Elect Gary Bergenske.
Grand Master Visits Hickman Lodge 256
Most Worshipful Rick Myers visited Hickman Lodge No. 246 in Lincoln on July 6, 2017.
