Paul Friend PM, Angola Lodge #236 - Editor (260-402-6122)

September 2022

NORTHEAST INDIANA MASONIC NEWS AND EVENTS

WILLIAM (BILL) MEYERS PASSES AWAY

Angola Lodge #236 lost one of its’ key members on Sunday, August 21 at Lakeland Nursing Center. Bill was 102 years old and a Mason for 80 years.

His Masonic Service will be held at the Angola Methodist Church on Monday, August 29 (220 W. Maumee, Angola) starting at 6:00 PM. Visitation is from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church. His funeral will be on Tuesday, August 30 at the Methodist Church, starting at 11:00 AM. We are still looking for a couple strong armed Masons that can serve as pallbearers. The Church has 8 steps that will require the need to keep the casket balanced. Call Paul Friend if you can assist.

Bill turned 102 on August 18. Cake and drinks were served to those attending, although Bill was able to attend.

Angola has lost a very hard working Mason and he will be missed. To read his obituary go to Weicht Funeral Home, Angola.

ANGOLA LODGE PARTICIPATES IN ARTS FESTIVAL

Angola Lodge #236 set up a display when the downtown Angola Arts Festival filled the monument square. The Lodge sold cold drinks and handed out candy to children. The profits went to support the Well Child Clinic. Use was made of the membership packet posters to entice local men to consider Masonry, viewed in the background.

Pictured are Benton Davis, Nate Fultz, Mike Anderson and Brant Moore. Others working that day were Glen Rogers and Paul Friend.

ANGOLA LODGE #236

The Master Mason degree for Bryce Turner that was scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, was postponed. A date for the degree will be decided at its’ September 6 stated meeting.

LODGE #236 - BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Angola Masonic Lodge building improvements to the Lodge front doors and window display area (on ground floor with rental) has been completed. The Lodge wants to thank Cardinal Glass for their donation of the glass.

Also thanks to the many brethren who made donations for the project. The work was done by Wagler & Associates and NEI Glass of Angola.

A special coin is being struck to help commemorate the 100 year old Masonic Building. You will be hearing about this coin later.

The front doors of the Lodge are very appealing and makes the Masonary work look like new. The buildings’ cornerstone was laid in 1923, with the dedication conducted by the Indiana Grand Lodge on June 24, 1924.

NORTHEASTERN LODGE #210 (Fremont)

Northeastern Lodge #210, continues its’ Monday morning coffee and donuts at the Fremont Lodge. They will continue to meet throughout the year. Meet around 8:00 AM for fellowship and leave when necessary (usually close to 9:00 AM). The lodge is located a half block east of the 4 way stop, on the north side of State Road 120.

ASHLEY LODGE #614 – Degree work to be held

Ashley Lodge #614 has candidates in waiting. No known dates have been set for degree work.

PICTURES OF ANGOLA PAST MASTERS

Angola Past Master pictures will soon be hanging in the dining room wall. Since 1858 we have had 119 different Past Masters. We have been able to collect 8 x 10’s of at least 75. There is still a way to go, but the search goes on. If you are familiar with searching out our these Masonic families on the computer, please let yourself be known. Help is needed!!

ANGOLA MASONIC LODGE FACEBOOK

Angola Masonic Lodge 236 has a NEW FACEBOOK PAGE. If you wish to join, please do so. It will inform you of the Lodges activities, along with pictures of its members in action.

YORK RITE NEWS

ANGOLA YORK RITE

Angola York Rites’ next scheduled stated meeting is on Thursday, September 1 (York Rite was dark in July and August). Meal at 6:30 PM. Meeting at 7:00 PM.

York Rite will open on the Commandery with Dan Ernsberger, Eminent Commander presiding. This will be a practice for our soon to happen Commandery Inspection scheduled for Saturday, October 15.

YEOMEN OF YORK – INDIANA PRECEPTORIES

YEOMEN OF YORK – PRECEPTORY NEWS

ANGOLA YEOMEN OF YORK PRECEPTORY #2 – ANNUAL MEETING

Hold Saturday October 15 for its Annual Meeting and luncheon in Angola. (It will be held at the Angola Masonic Lodge, and not at the Moose Lodge). The event will start around 9:30 AM and will conclude with the meal, then Sir Knights can attend the Angola/Apollo Commandery Inspection.

ANGOLA YEOMEN OF YORK PRECEPTORY #2 – SUMMER MEETING

A summer meeting and meal was held July16, at Rita’s Restaurant in Edgerton, Ohio. Ladies were invited. Initial plans were made for the 50th Anniversary of the Tri-State Festival in 2023.

ANGOLA YEOMEN SERVING THE GRAND YEOMEN PRECEPTORY

Angola Preceptory #2 currently has two members serving in it’s Grand Line. Mike Anderson is the Grand Deputy Director General and Paul Friend as Grand Recorder. The current Grand Director General is Jack Sandler of Indianapolis Preceptory #4.

Others who have served as Past Grand Director Generals from Angola Preceptory #2 include: Paul Friend, Hank LaHurreau, Dwight Lanman, Ken Crouch, and Bobby Roberts.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW

Tri-State York Rite Festival 2023

50th Anniversary Year

State contacts to assist you:

Indiana: Mike Anderson 260-319-0586 canda.craig03@re-comm.net

Ohio: Ken Crouch 419-460-0296 kencrouch85@yahoo.com

Michigan: Don Trumbull 734-775-4045 trumbulldonald@gmail.com

Candidates welcome

from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan

Saturday, February 25, 2023 Jackson-Coolidge, MI Lodge Saturday, March 4, 2023 – Bryan Ohio Lodge Degrees to start at 9:00 AM each Saturday.

Save the dates!!   Help pass the word, copy, post and/or distribute this notice.

TIME TO SEEK OUT PETITIONS

SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY – FT WAYNE

NEXT VALLEY EVENTS – STATED MEETINGS

September stated on Tuesday, September 13. October stated meeting on Tuesday, October 11.

Wine Tasting on Saturday, October 15. Buy your entrance tickets now!

Ladies night on Saturday, September 24. The program will be an Elvis Presley impersonator. Great musical program. Reservations needed by September 17 by calling the Scottish Rite Office at 423-2593.

Annual Bean dinner on Tuesday, October 25 at the Ft. Wayne Shrine. INVITATION TO JOIN SCOTTISH RITE

Any Master Mason is encouraged to join Scottish Rite. One must petition the Ft. Wayne Valley through a current Scottish Rite member. There is a fee of $150.00 to petition and once voted on, degree work will proceed, starting with the introductory or 4th degree. One must take a required set of 5 degrees ending with the 32nd degree. Once one receives the 32nd degree you are an official Scottish Rite member. Many degrees will be available on a Scottish Rite website.

The next opportunity to join will be on Saturday, November 12 at Mizpah Shrine. Inquire if you wish to join.

POKAGAN SHRINE CLUB & MIZPAH SHRINE NEWS

A group of 20 Shriners, ladies and family attended a TinCaps game in Ft. Wayne. This is about the 6th year for a fun night. The below pictures show the 3rd base concourse view and attendees. For the admission price the attendees could eat all the hamburgers, hot dogs and mac and cheese they desired plus cold water and soda drinks. There was also peanuts and popcorn. Beer was extra. It is a great view, with no sun beating on your head. The concourse offers a variety of seating options and a chance to walk around visiting while watching the game.

This would be a suggested activity for any Masonic group.

POKAGON SHRINE CLUB TINCAPS GAME

Pokagon Shrine Club is again having a $500 meat raffle. The tickets are printed. The ticket cost is 1 ticket for $5.00 or 5 for $20.00.

Shrine members need to help sell the tickets in advance to the September10 drawing. Call Paul Friend (402-6122) to purchase some tickets OR to grab a couple books to sell. Please help! This is our main money maker which helps pay for our local projects, like the Circus.

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!!

IF YOU WANT RAFFLE TICKETS, CONTACT PAUL FRIEND BY SEPTEMBER 6. CALL 260-402-6122 OR TEXT THE NUMBER.

Above is a typical raffle ticket for the 2022 gun raffle, to be held on Saturday, September 10 at Columbia City.

Tickets are $20 each, and one can buy as many tickets as you wish.

There will be 100 guns drawn and one’s ticket is good for the drawing of ALL 100 guns. If your name is drawn, you do not need to keep that particular gun, but can exchange it, for its’ value on another gun of your choice.

The ticket allows you to enter the raffle event, which is held under tents, where you can eat all the food you wish to consume at no extra cost. They even have free beer.

You do not need to be present to win!!

If you desire to purchase a raffle ticket(s), contact Paul Friend at 260-402-6122.

The Shriners of Steuben County, which is organized under the name of “Pokagon Shrine Club”, are holding their own raffle for

$500 worth of credit at Albrights Meat Market in Corunna. The winner receives gift card to spend on whatever one wishes at their grocery and meat market.

The tickets cost $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The drawing will be held on September 10, during the Gun Raffle drawings in Columbia City.

One does not need to be present to win.

POKAGON SHRINE CLUB OFFICERS FOR 2022 ARE:

Ashley Chapter #229

Meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday in Ashley Lodge .

Spencerville Chapter #386

Meets on the 1^st Thursday in Spencerville. Dinner at 6:30 PM with meeting at 7:00 PM.

Masonic members and your ladies should inquire with Phyllis Gaff if you wish to join one of these Chapters.