Rocky Mountain Conference of Grand Lodges

Three Nebraska Grand Lodge Officers – R.W. Jim Carlton, R.W. Ron Stites, and W. John Ferguson – attended the July 18-20 Rocky Mountain Masonic Conference in Denver, Colorado.  Topics of presentation by the nine member jurisdictions ranged from “Education and Entertainment Outside the Masonic Lodge”, to “Social Media Etiquette for Masons”, to “Buildings or Electronic – What Will Lodges Look Like In 20, 30, 100 Years”.  Pictured making Nebraska’s presentation “Integration of Masonic Youth Groups – More Than Attending Meetings” is the Grand Senior Warden R.W. Jim Carlton.

 

Hot Outdoor Meeting Sizzles Steaks and Lodge Members

It was a sweltering summer evening with the heat index at 114 degrees on Thursday, July 18th, but 14 Brethren of Olive Branch Lodge No. 274 and two guests attended an outdoor Lodge meeting at the farm of Doug and Christine Morgan near Walthill.  Prior to Lodge opening, everyone was all treated to New York Strips grilled over a wood fire and numerous other side dishes.  (The dog kennel was empty). A request for Dispensation to move the Lodge Charter to the Farm was approved by MW Bob Moninger.

 

Grand Master becomes member of Royal Order of Scotland

MW Sir Robert, newly minted Knight of the Royal Order of Scotland, enjoys the July 20 banquet with SGIG Sederstrom.

 

100th Anniversary of Prince Hall Grand Lodge

MW Bob Moninger and other Grand Lodge Officers, along with PGM John Maxell , PGM Rick Myers, and delegations from Tangier and Tehama Shriners attended the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge on July 19 in Omaha.

 

Grand Master Addresses Attendees at DeMolay Conclave

Most Worshipful Bob Moninger attended DeMolay Conclave on Saturday, July 13 in Hastings. He is pictured addressing those in attendance.

 

Grand Master Makes Presentations in Brownville

Most Worshipful Bob Moninger presented a 50-year individual proficiency pin to Bro John Sierks (middle) and a 50-year membership pin to Brother Lyle “Ed” Johnson in Brownville, NE on Sunday, July 14th.

 

Imperial Shrine

Grand Master Bob Moninger and his wife Pam traveled to Nashville for the Imperial Shrine Session. M.W. Bob is pictured with Imperial Potentate Jim Cain.

 

Officers Travel to Montana Annual Communication

The Grand Lodge of Nebraska was represented at the June 27-29, 2019 Grand Lodge of Montana’s Annual Communication held in Billings, Montana. 

Pictured are W.B. John Ferguson, Grand Junior Deacon; M.W.B. Bob Moninger, Grand Master; M.W.B. Lewie Fletcher the 2019-2020 Grand Master of Montana; M.W.B. Ralph Easley, 2019 Grand Master of New Mexico; and R.W. Ron Stites, Deputy Grand Master.