It reports a membership of over 355,000 members organized in 2,100 local chapters (lodges), state lodges, and the national Grand Lodge. . Kelly Craine with the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District says since the meetings are taking place on private property, they did not have to get a city permit for the three-day event. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Grand Lodge/Chapter officers along with the Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons of all lodges/chapter and all Heads of Higher House are to assemble with the Grand Body at our Annual Winter Session on Saturday January 16th, 2021. Knight Wayne McDonnell, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Est. In thanking the Elks, Utterdyke noted that the new simulations of the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah would be available for free to Elks members for the next year. We will add information about hotel reservations and the no-host dinner as they become available. Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Masonry in Texas. . Junior Grand WardenRW ELQUEMEDO O. ALLEYNE. 148 in the Fort Worth Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Worth. . Fort Worth June 17, 2023More details to follow as soon as they become available. . This year, the event will continue but with only 1,000 in attendance. Make check payable to Grand Lodge of Texas Mail to: The Grand Lodge of Texas, Officer Leadership Training, P.O. The winner of the girls Getty Powell Award, which recognizes the top female athlete in the competition, was Ellison Graham. 202110 PASSED: To codify fair process practices that are currently being followed in those circumstances where the rights of members, lodges, state associations, or officers of any entity formed under the Laws of the Order may be impacted. Our members provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Heading the slate was T. Keith Mills, of the Caldwell, Idaho, Lodge, who was elected Grand Exalted Ruler for the 2021-2022 year. : GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS IN THE NAME OF THE GAOTU 27, Section 3. 202113 PASSED: To clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Grand Lodge Auditing and Accounting Committee and the duties and responsibilities of the local lodge Auditing and Accounting Committee as a result of the use of the new Grand Lodge online Financial Reporting System (FRS). Typically, Grand Lodge Session attendees who visit the exhibit hall have an opportunity to visit various booths, where they can speak with members of Grand Lodge committees and staff of national programs such as the Elks National Foundation or the Elks National Drug Awareness Program about the important work that they do in service to Elkdom. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. He transferred to the Caldwell Lodge in 1994 and proceeded through the principal chairs in that lodge to become exalted ruler in 20012002, after which he served as lodge trustee for five years. Freemasonry is a fraternity. Sunset Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and by the authority vested in the office of the Grand Master and in accordance with The Constitution of The Most Worshipful Sunset Grand Lodge of Texas. 28, Section 3. He was the 2016 Prestonian Lecturer, and author of multiple books on Masonic history available on Amazon. McClain presented his organizations Partner of the Year award to the BPO Elks and thanked Elks across the country for providing his organization with leather to make its kits. The meeting will be on Saturday, March 18 at 9:00 am. (a) If a Member is a Grand Lodge Officer, Past Grand Master, Past Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Warden, or a Past Worshipful Master, and he is also a Master, Warden or Proxy of a Lodge duly attending an Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas, and he is voting pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section 1 (c), he may cast up . Heading the slate was T. Keith Mills, of the Caldwell, Idaho, Lodge, who was elected Grand Exalted Ruler for the 20212022 year. If you have used our data or site in your research or reporting, add credit and a link to Nonprofit Explorer in your story or publication and let us know. . The final day began on a somber note with the observance of the Elks Memorial Service, which was led by Past Grand Exalted Ruler Robert L. Duitsman. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Communications. Worthy Grand Patron, O.E.S. McPherson then yielded the podium to PGER Michael F. Smith, who welcomed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to the stage. Secretary and Treasurer Workshop..9:00am-12:00pm, Lunch.12:00pm-1:30pm, Winter Session Joint Meeting: (Everyone).4:00pm-7:00pm. 25, Section 6. 2021-2022: Mr. Tom Brisko 2022-2023: Mr. James Parker . 2021 - Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas Revised-2021, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save 2021 - Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas Revised-20 For Later. Lubbock March 19, 2022Annual meeting and installation for 2022 officers. The meal will be $65 per person, choice of beef short rib or grilled salmon. Newly Installed Officers of Krum Lodge #1453. The opinions and pages of this site do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or policies of the The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliated, Texas and its jurisdictions, its Officers, Constituent Lodges, and Members. The Internal Revenue Service is substantially delayed in processing and releasing nonprofit filings, so documents available here may not be the most recent an organization has filed. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data. With the approval of the assembled delegates, Grand Exalted Ruler Ryan appointed Thomas M. Zisa, of the Hackensack, New Jersey, Lodge, to a five-year term as a Justice of the Grand Forum. Lodge Officers for 2021-2022. Seminars providing information about the work of national Elks programs and committees are offered every year; however, for the 2021 Grand Lodge Convention, the number of these sessions was increased from nineteen to forty-six. Anson Jones LectureBlack-tie dinner on Saturday evening, June 18, at 6:00 PM in the Isabelle Room of Texas. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. A copy of all documents should be added to your records by your secretaries.BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons, and Heads of Higher House must present their completed yearly calendar for coordination with the Grand Bodies Calendar. GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS . Our negotiated rate is $94/night plus tax. Our room rate is available for those who may want to stay an additional night to attend. All Winter Session Membership Dues should be collected by the Lodge/Chapter Secretary. The announcement of the election was followed by an exuberant celebration as supporters from Millss Area 8 streamed into the hall. Held in Waco the past 100 years, thousands of. The meeting will be hosted by Fort Worth Lodge No. . /articles/2021-grand-lodge-convention-highlights. Dinner @ 6:30pm, Meeting @ 7:30pm Steak Night: Every 1st Monday. Fort Worth Lodge No. Finally, PGER Grillo returned to the stage to close the ENF presentation by urging Elks across the country to join the ENF Fidelity Club, which is a group of loyal Elks who make monthly donations to the foundation. Purposes. . While the results of the voting were being tabulated, Activities Committee Chairman Wayne Cotterly announced the results of the Community Project Contest. "The virus is widespread right now. Turning to the question of membership, he remarked that there had been an understandable drop in membership of about forty thousand people in 20202021. 202106 PASSED: To allow a lodge to provide for the waiver of dues and fees of any applicant who is a current or former Elks scholarship recipient with a goal of encouraging membership. The restaurant has a policy of no more than 4 bills for large parties, so bringing cash will make things easier. Honor and Resources Pledged. 29, Section 2. 342. He expressed his confidence that the Order will return to growth and his hope that the total membership will once again surpass the one-million-member mark, noting that we have the toolsand Lord knows we have the talentto conquer any obstacles that come our way.. AF&AM TX - PM, PHP, TIM, PC, Grotto, AMD, KM. The customary $12.00 donation for lunch is requested. Our host lodge is Davy Crockett Lodge No. A room block is heldat the Austin Marriott North, 2600 La Frontera Blvd, Austin, TX 78681. Knight Terri Maloy, Grand Island, NE; Est. 30, Section 5. For the sisterhood email to grandsecretaryoes@mwsglot.org. Elective Grand Officers . 25, Section 3. He encouraged the attending exalted rulers to be active in engaging with the Orders many national programs, including those related to youth activities, veterans service, and drug awareness. It is more than widespread. . 202103 FAILED: To require incorporated local lodge Past Exalted Rulers Associations to obtain Grand Lodge approval before taking certain actions. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. San Antonio September 17, 2022More details to follow as soon as they become available. No personal email accounts should be used to communicate or conduct the business of Sunset Grand Lodge. Another resolution that passed allowed the Grand Exalted Ruler to grant full membership in the Grand Lodge to Past Exalted Rulers who were unable to attend the canceled 2020 Grand Lodge Session. The camp held its first session in 2021. Kahler Doles then queued up a video for those in attendance that introduced the two top MVS Scholarship winners for 2021, each of whom will receive $50,000 over four years to complete their college educations. A donation of $12.00 for lunch is requested, and an additional donation for breakfast would be appreciated. The meeting will be at the Lubbock Scottish Rite Bodies at 1101 70th Street, Lubbock, TX 79412. Loyal Knight Clem Brown, Phoenix, AZ; Est. . . Grand Master; Grand Lodge Officers; District Deputy GMs; Committees; Past Grand Masters; . BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Secretaries and Treasurers of subordinate Lodges/Chapters, along with the Secretaries and Treasurers of all Higher Degree Departments must attend the Secretary and Treasurer mandatory workshop. The Corporate Charter, the Constitution and Ancient Charges, Under the supervision of the Office of the Grand Secretary, Section 2. Grand Lodge Officers 2019 - 2021 Grand Master ILL. Charles M. Bowen Jr. 33 Deputy Grand Master ILL. Calvin C. Browne 33 Grand Senior Warden ILL. David Tobe Sr. 33 Grand Junior Warden ILL. Christopher D. Hunt 33 Grand Treasurer Bro. Don Krupens, Senior Deacon, Jim Hill, Chaplain, Jason Porter, Senior Warden, E. David Aldape, Worshipful Master, Cedric Cascio, Junior Warden, Jim Miller, Secretary, Brett McMillin, Junior Deacon, Buck Lafon, Sr. She said her office has worked with the Grand Lodge of Texas for years and provides them with local contacts, coupon books and visitors guides to enhance their stay in Waco. Members of Chartered Lodges/Chapters will pay $60 dollars per member. The auditorium has a capacity of 3,500 people. 2025 She explained that the ENF Leadership Weekend, which usually involves the top twenty scholarship finalists meeting in person in Chicago, was held virtually in both 2020 and 2021. This is the 185th grand communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas, which has met in Waco for about 100 years and in the current building since 1947. She also congratulated the Elks National Veterans Service Commission on its seventy-fifth anniversary. Cryan says with the pandemic, some meetings will be online. Fort Worth June 17, 2023Host will be Fort Worth Lodge No. More details to follow. The hotel has offered King Rooms at $139 USD per night, with a block of rooms reserved for us. The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is a fraternal organization consisting of sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. Rooms are $99.00. More details to follow. The restaurant has graciously agreed to split the check for each guest. Visit our Officers Page to get to know the 2021 Krum Lodge Officers. Every new lodge must be warranted or chartered by a Grand Lodge, but is subject to its direction only in enforcing the published constitution of the jurisdiction. The attending Elks and their guests were welcomed to Tampa by PGER Malcolm J. McPherson Jr, during the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday night. 1225, and the meeting will be held at 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX 78212 on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 am. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all official communications/business for Sunset Grand Lodge jurisdiction will be conducted using the Sunset Grand Lodge email system. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all attendees of the Winter Session shall dress in Lodge or Chapter shirts and collars if applicable. The top female MVS Scholarship winner was Gellila Asmamaw, who was sponsored by the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lodge. (338), Grand Tiler, Derek Gastineau(Not Pictured), (60,631,994) Grand Sword Bearer Elected Grand Lodge Officers . Worshipful Masters, Worth Matrons, and Department Heads must attend the mandatory workshop. The June 2021 TLR Meeting will be held in Waco, TX on June 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Out of the fifteen proposed changes to the statutes of the Order, delegates approved nine and rejected six. Redondo Beach, California, Lodge PER Karen Buchanan delivered the Eleven OClock Toast, and then eulogies were delivered for Past Grand Exalted Rulers C. Valentine Bates and Thomas S. Brazier. The Stated Meeting will be held at 10am on Saturday, March 20thin Round Rock Lodge. College Station March 18, 2023Host will be St. Albans Lodge No. It is a fraternity of good men, linked together by honorable and indissoluble bonds, striving to accomplish these noble purposes, eschewing all interests in factional politics and sectarian religion and free from the dictation of both. [Newspaper notice] Masonic, The Regularly Constituted Lodges of Ancient York Masons, Chartered, Dispenced, or associated within the State of Alabama, are respectfully requested to meet, by their representatives, at the Town of Cahawba, as early as practicable after the commencement of the ensuing session of the Legislature, to confer on the expediency, form a constitution for, and organize a . Following the conclusion of the reports, the assembled delegates nominated and elected the Grand Lodge officers for 20212022. Done under my hand and the Great Seal of the M.W. Richard Schlaudroff and another presentation by Pierre Pete Normand, Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research and Fellow. However, the most recent membership news was considerably brighter. Justin Duty and other Masons prepare packets this week for an annual three-day event in the auditorium of the Grand Lodge of Texas on Columbus Avenue. REGISTRATION FORM AND FEES MUST BE RECEIVED AT GRAND LODGE BY DATE INDICATED TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND! The auditorium at the Grand Lodge of Texas on Columbus Avenue has a seating capacity of about 3,500, and this weeks event there will be limited to about 1,000 participants to comply with COVID-19 guidelines. We are seeing our hospitals over-taxed. The legislative session that followed this report commenced under the guidance of Grand Lodge Committee on Judiciary Chairman Thomas Zisa. Board of Directors. San Marcos Lodge No. The meeting will be hosted by Robert Burns Lodge No. Installation of the 2020-2021 Grand Lodge Officers 1,014 views Apr 14, 2021 22 Freemasons of Washington 175 subscribers This is a live recording of the Installation Ceremony for the. The black tie formal dinner and Anson Jones lecture on Saturday will be open to all Masons and their guests. Reservation link and details to follow as soon as they become available. The Elks National Drug Awareness Program is continuing to fight this national scourge and has worked hard to reach out to children through virtual webinars, online videos, and social media. Please note that this is an hour earlier than our usual start time. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all members of the Sunset Grand Lodge jurisdiction are required to check their Grand Lodge email on a regular bases.BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that Sunset Grand Lodge Jurisdiction of Texas is moving to cashless system. Kelly Craine, spokesperson for the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, said everyone, including the Masons, need to be aware of the risks involved when going out, especially to indoor settings with large groups. He reported that the total national giving by the Order in time, money, and in-kind donations had declined significantly from previous years. At the Grand Lodge level, Mills served as district deputy for the Idaho South District from 2008 to 2010, was a regional Hoop Shoot director from 2010 to 2016, and served on the Board of Grand Trustees from 2016 to 2020. Masonic Home and School .. 29, Section 4. 342 will be hosting the event. Saturdays session will be a half day, also, Underwood said. Underwood said the three-day event is really only two full days worth of meetings, with the event kicking off Thursday afternoon with the pomp and circumstance of the opening session. Lead. No Member Can Cast More Than Four Votes. 1455, located at the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum, 3411 Longmire Drive, College Station. . Our host lodge is Waco Lodge No. The winner of Division Two was Cole Adair, who was sponsored by the Oakville, Missouri, Lodge. Past Grand Exalted Ruler Millard Pickering, who is chairman of the ENF Board of Trustees Drug Awareness Subcommittee, next stepped to the podium to speak about the Elks National Drug Awareness Program. Fraternal Committee Chairman Robert Hinkle next gave his report, during which he congratulated the winners of the Americanism Essay Contest. Because of that, for the first time, Masonic officials will plug in much of the gathering so those who chose not to attend can participate via teleconference, Underwood said. The Stated Meeting will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 19thin the Fort Worth Masonic Temple. Carol Brown, Phoenix, AZ; Chaplain Joseph Brown, Phoenix, AZ; Candidate Bonnie Days, Reno, NV; Coach Diane Bodwell, Phoenix, AZ; Assistant Coach William Darr, Phoenix, AZ. The lodge will be open by 9:00 a.m. and the business meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. We will meet for the Friday night no host dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse, 2702 Parker Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681. . We look forward to seeing you in San Marcos! Steward. "When you go outside of your home, you are at risk of coming into contact with someone who already has the virus. Guard Taylor Ruiz*, Phoenix, AZ; Esq. Duplicated download links may be due to resubmissions or amendments to an organization's original return. 148, located at 1100 Henderson Street, Fort Worth, TX. Sunset Grand Lodge and Sunset Loyal Grand Chapter of Texas, A.R. Worshipful Master Jeremy Smith. The June 2022 TLR Annual Meeting and Installation will be held in Dallas, TX on June 18, 2022. Current Lodge Officers for 2016-2017 of the James F. Taylor Masonic Lodge. Judge OKs autopsy finding as testimony starts in retrial of ex-Waco day care owner, Olympic-winning pole vaulter, pastor Bob Richards dies at 97, Man ejected from motorcycle in Waco dies Saturday night, Big stage doesn't faze La Vega girls, who believe they're more than ready, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza, Greece train crash: Public anger grows as death toll rises. Don Lee 32 Grand Secretary ILL. Ernest C. Henry 33 Grand Recorder Bro. We expect to have several papers read, including a paper by W:.M:. Fraser is on trial this week in Waco after her 2015 conviction in the same case was thrown out on appeal. Please subscribe to keep reading. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. A vote will be held @ the December Stated meeting. Following this presentation, PGER McPherson introduced Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee Chairman Robert Hinkle, who oversaw the parade of flags. $126 USD per night is the room rate as of the time of this post, but please call (254) 523-6776 and ask for the standing Masonic discount code of LCOUN. Rooms may be limited due to the Baylor winter commencement that weekend. 202111 PASSED: To delete the requirement that the lodge secretary prepare the November membership report on forms provided by the Grand Secretary since the November membership report is now automatically generated and submitted through CLMS; and to eliminate the requirement that the lodge secretary give bond if the Grand Lodge Insurance Program provides such coverage. The March 2022 TLR Annual Meeting and Installation will be held in Lubbock, TX on March 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM. Section 2. Our Anson Jones Lecturer this year is D. Allen Surratt, KGC, Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign United Grand Imperial Council Red Cross of Constantine. All payments to the Grand Bodies should be paid using the electronic system setup by the Grand Bodies for payments. Steward. Texas is located at 3609 Shire Boulevard, Richardson, TX 75082, just east of Highway 75 on the George Bush Turnpike. Mode of Election .. 25, Section 10. Justin Duty and other Masons prepare packets this week for an annual three-day event in the auditorium of the Grand Lodge of Texas on Columbus Avenue. . 2021-2022 Officers Ray Owens Worshipful Master Bill Craigmyle Senior Warden Richard Gutierrez Junior Warden Billy Ward Secretary Charles Curry Treasurer 1 HOME LODGE OFFICERS CALENDAR PAY DUES Donations About Us Cornerstone Leveling Grand Lodge of Texas Links What is Freemasonry? WACO, TX The 185th Grand Communications of the Grand Lodge of Texas will take place over a three-day event in Waco beginning Thursday. & A.M. There was a problem saving your notification. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. . We are lee masonic lodge #435 in prosper, Texas. Grand Exalted Ruler Elect T. Keith Mills next took the podium and spoke about his program for the coming year. Darian C. Powell MM . All departments under the Sunset Grand Lodge Jurisdiction will be required to also utilize a cashless system. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations and mention that you are registering for the Grand Masters Conference. Texas Masonic History Ask A Freemason Becoming a Mason Following these reports, Grand Secretary Bryan Klatt took to the stage to speak about the Elks Disaster Relief Fund. MARCH 2023 STATED MEETING & ELECTION/INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS, June 2022 Stated Meeting and Anson Jones Lecture, MARCH 2022 ANNUAL MEETING and Installation Lubbock, DECEMBER 2021 STATED MEETING & Anson Jones Lecture SAN MARCOS, September 2021 Stated Meeting San Angelo, September 2020 Stated Meeting Fort Worth. The September TLR Meeting will be held in Fort Worth, TX on September 19th. The Grand Masters Conference for Austin is Saturday evening, but has been moved to Thorndale at the Thorndale High School gymnasium. Sign up now to get the most recent coronavirus headlines and other important local and national news sent to your email inbox daily. Grand Lodge of Texas 2021 Installation of Grand Officers Livestream. Freemasons in Texas - The Grand Lodge of Texas Af&am is a fraternal organization that governs the operation of 781 masonic lodges in Texas. We look forward to seeing you in Lubbock! : GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS IN THE NAME OF THE GAOTU. Masons pledge to follow COVID-19 protocols during three-day Waco meeting with 1,000 members. 851625 We just have so many right now. Reservationis for Friday, December 16 at 6:00 pm. Held in Waco the past 100 years, thousands of Masons will gather to discuss issues from the past year. A report on the Hoop Shoot competition was given by Elks National Foundation Youth Program Associate Makenna Cannon. Member Winter Session dues late fees will be $25 to the member and $25 fine to the Head of the Lodge/Chapter. For all of our photos, please visit our Facebook page! For the brotherhood email to grandsecretary357@mwsglot.org. While Masonic officials promise they will be taking appropriate precautions against the coronavirus, the group is set to arrive Thursday, two days after McLennan County set a daily record with 467 COVID-19 cases and 181 people hospitalized with the disease. 2025 Kansas City, Missouri June 29-July 2. A donation of $12.00 for lunch is requested, and an additional donation for breakfast would be appreciated. We will have a light breakfast available before the meeting, and lunch will be provided. Annual Contributions.. 29, or Pay Dues. . The revitalization program is composed of three (3) parts:Part 1 Opening Remarks & St. John the Evangelist ObservancePart 2 The Lodge of SorrowPart 3 The Public Local Lodge Installation Ceremony. Membership dues are due annually on june 23. That is a record. 202108 PASSED: To codify the policy of preventing the overservice of alcohol and to require local lodges to establish a house rule consistent therewith. Its goals are to advance the moral and social interests of its membership; to foster good citizenship, honest industry, and upright living; to cultivate the exercise of charity in its best and broadest sense; to assist the widows and orphans of its deceased members; to stimulate friendship, harmony, and brotherly love; and generally to promote, in its own way, the happiness of mankind. All Propositions Must Be Referred to Committee. Reservations are required, please send email to reserve to WM Christian Moore at [emailprotected] Seating will begin at 6:30 PM,dinner at 7:00 PM. The March 2021 TLR Meeting will be held in Round Rock, TX on March 20, 2021. We expect to have two new member papers read and a presentation by Pierre Pete Normand, Past Master and Fellow of Texas Lodge of Research. Tuesdays session opened with several brief reports, including the final report of the Board of Grand Trustees, during which Grand Trustee Chairman Jeffrey Miller indicated that the 20222023 dues would be fixed at $24.00$6.50 for the Grand Lodge, $12.00 for the insurance assessment, and $5.50 for The Elks Magazine. From https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits. Members 23, Section 2. The keynote presentation for the opening session was given by then Grand Exalted Ruler Paul R. Ryan, who spoke about his strange but exciting year as Grand Exalted Ruler. Chairman Cotterly also presented the Marvin M. Lewis Elks in Scouting awards to Joe Black of the Littleton, Colorado, Lodge and Michelle Mott of the Plymouth, Massachusetts, Lodge.
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