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

June 2022

NORTHEAST INDIANA MASONIC NEWS AND EVENTS

ANGOLA LODGE #236

Congratulations to Lynn Burroughs, now living in Ft. Meyers FL as a 50 year member of Angola Lodge #236.

ANGOLA LODGE #236

The next Stated Meeting will be on Tuesday June 7. A meal will precede the opening at 6:15 PM, followed by the stated meeting. The date for a Angola FC for Bryce Turner will be determined at this stated meeting.

Angola had an EA degree on May 3, following the stated meeting. Below is a picture of those attending: Pictured (front row l to r): Robert Spidel; Bob Vernon III, Junior Steward; Mike Anderson PM; candidate Bryce Turner; Worshipful Master Benton Davis; Ian Mountfield PM, Chaplain; and Charles Chapman. (Back rows l to r): John Dermott; Brant Moore PM, Treasurer; Mason Gipson, Senior Deacon; James Davis, PM; Tim Billows SW; Eric Heidorn; Jay Minick PM, Recorder; David Dobson, Senior Steward; Matt Wignall, Tyler and Alex Dobson, Junior Deacon. Picture taken by Paul Friend.

ANGOLA LODGE #236 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT

Angola Masonic Lodge is doing a building improvement to the front doors and window display area (on ground floor with rental). A recent request went out to its members seeking monetary donations. If you can assist

financially, please make a check out to “Angola Masonic Lodge” and send to Secretary Jay Minick at 1006 Bluffview Drive, Angola, IN 46703. Any amount large or small will be appreciated.

CONCORD LODGE #556 (Spencerville)

Frank Laub, a 50+ year members passed away on May 25, 2022. A Masonic graveside service was held on Sunday, May 29 at Alton Cemetery near St. Joe Indiana. Frank was active as a County Commissioner, County Council, School Board member of Riverdale and Eastside High School, among many other local leadership positions.

CONCORD LODGE #556 (Spencerville)

Concord Lodge is coordinating a “Veterans Court” event on Thursday, June 2 at 2:00 PM (SHARP!), at the Auburn Courthouse. Another Veteran will be graduating from the program.

This court is for Veterans who have committed an unlawful act – many which are usually drug and/or alcohol related. The charges can eventually be dropped, BUT the Veteran has to go through a very strenuous and vigorous set of meetings in court, which may be up to a two year process. This gives you a chance to witness how the court works. It gives the Veteran a new look on life upon completion.

Masons are invited to attend to witness the graduation ceremony and watch other veterans in one of the required meetings for the Veteran to update their progress. Suggested dress is a Masonic shirt and/or casual dress up clothes. Coat and tie is not necessary, but can be worn.

The event takes place on the Third Floor of the Court House in Auburn. It starts at 2:00 PM – very hard to get in if you are late. Plan to come early to view the beautiful third floor of marble with decorative pillars. Apollo Commandery #19 will we be doing a flag presentation.

You will be searched at the door – YOU MUST NOT HAVE YOUR CELL PHONE (LEAVE IT IN YOUR CAR). YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAR KEYS – PLAN ACCORDINGLY. ENTER THE NORTH SIDE DOOR.

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. The lodge is located a half block east of the 4 way stop, on the north side of State Road 120.

NORTHEASTERN LODGE #210 (Fremont)

Sheriff Robinson will be the speaker at their stated meeting on June 1

ASHLEY LODGE #614

Degree work to be held

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

Degree work completed

An Entered Apprentice Degree was held for Bob Murphy on April 21, with the help of Bartimaeus Lodge U.D., a special group of Masons who assist in conducting the degree for men who are physically challenged. Ashley and Angola Lodge officers filled in the various stations as the degree was conducted, with the support of other local Masonic Lodges.

There were over 40 attending the event, which filled almost every seat in the Lodge. The Bartimaeus Lodge will return at a date to be determined when the FC degree will be presented.

Ashley has more petitions to be voted in the near future, so there is will be a lot of degree work activity for the next few weeks.

PICTURES OF ANGOLA PAST MASTERS

Angola Lodge is still attempting to find as many pictures as possible of those men who served as Master of the Lodge. Below are our most recent Past Masters that have not sent a picture. If you are on the mailing list, please help by responding to Paul Friend, at 260-402-6122

I am CHALLENGING YOU to help! Please call Paul Friend at 402-6122 (cell phone) on any possible leads. Thank you for assisting.

JULY 4TH PARADE – YOUR MASONIC GROUP IS INVITED

Anticipate several Masonic Lodges and appendant bodies to be part of the Angola July 4th parade. The parade is on a Monday. Your Lodge is welcome to join the group. We usually have a York Rite Color guard, the Northeast Indiana Masonic banner, walking Masons waving at the crowd and the Pokagon Shrine Club will have its’ pontoon float for those who wish to ride (bring a lawn chair). Let Benton Davis, Worshipful Master or Jay Minick, secretary know if you will have attendees.

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

Save the dates on your calendar:

TRI-STATE FESTIVAL FOR 2023

Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Michigan Center, Michigan Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Bryan, Ohio

ANGOLA YORK RITE

The Angola York Rite next scheduled stated meeting is on Thursday, June 7. There will be a meal starting around 6:30 PM, followed by the business meeting. York Rite will open on the Chapter with Jon Doehrman, High Priest presiding, so officers be prepared to practice the opening ritual.

Angola York Rite receiving Frank Williams Trophy

Angola Commandery #45 received the trophy for the largest contribution to the Holy Land Pilgrimage in Indiana for 2021.

The picture was taken at the May 5 Stated meeting of Angola York Rite.

ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES – POKAGON COUNCIL NO 147

The ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES is an honorary Masonic group with a membership of 27 Masons who must be a member of a Symbolic Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter. Pokagon Council was formed in 1978 and usually meets 3 to 4 times a year. The Masons attend with their ladies to enjoy fellowship and in general for the betterment of Freemasonry.

The degrees of a Council are “detached’ degrees – many of which were conferred years ago under Craft warrants as side degrees. The degrees tend to be short in nature but have a profound meaning. This Council usually confers one degree each time they assemble.

The Officers of AMD for 2022 are as follows: (l to r) Carson Smith, Junior Warden; Mark Goebel, Senior Warden; Brant Moore, Senior Deacon; Frank Reiter, Junior Deacon; William Pond, Sovereign Master; Steve Maxwell, Secretary/Treasurer; Jon Doehrman, Tyler; and Jacob Dermott, Chaplain.

A composite picture of those attending the AMD meeting on March 30 pictured below. Members are from York Rite groups including: Angola; Ft. Wayne; Auburn; Elkhart; Goshen; Huntington (Roanoke); and Indianapolis.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JIM DAVIS

At the Grand Session of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana, Jim Davis of Angola York Rite was elected Right Illustrious Principal Conductor of Work. He is in a progressive line of this State York Rite body.

ALSO, at a recent meeting of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor (KYCH) Jim was installed as the Eminent Prior of Indiana Priory No. 8, located in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

ANGOLA YEOMEN OF YORK PRECEPTORY #2

Angola Yeomen of York Preceptory #2 held their last meeting during the Tri-State Festival on March 5 in Michigan Center, MI. The current Director General of Angola Preceptory #2 is Dennis Wilhelm of Ohio and Recorder is Donald Trumbull of Michigan. Ed Fodrea and Mike Anderson are also current officers from Indiana. Several new members were inducted that day. Membership into the Yeomen of York is by invitation only.

A summer meeting and meal with ladies has been planned for Saturday, July 16, at Rita’s Restaurant in Edgerton, Ohio, located at 103 North Main. The meal will start at 12 noon. An invitation should be coming out soon which you must make reservations.

The next Grand Session of the Indiana Yeomen of York (Annual Meeting) will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Hancock Lodge #101 in Greenfield, Indiana. Please mark this on your calendar. Contact Paul Friend, if you want a ride to the Annual Meeting.

NEXT VALLEY EVENTS – STATED MEETING

The June 14 Stated meeting will be held at Meshingomesia Gold Club near Marion (2225 Largo Road). This will be Scottish Rite on the road, so it will not be held at the Ft. Wayne Shrine Building. A meal will be served at 6:15 followed by a stated meeting and the 4th and 6th degree at 7:00 PM. You need to register to join for a fee of $100. After June the fee rises to

$150. Call Paul Friend (260-402-6122) for more details.

The July 12 meeting will be held at the Shrine Horse grounds near Columbia City. This will be the Appreciation Party. The meal starts at 6:00 PM, along with trap shooting, cards, games and fellowship.

POKAGAN SHRINE CLUB & MIZPAH SHRINE NEWS

POKAGON SHRINE CLUB

STATED MEETING IN JUNE. The Pokagon Shrine Club will have its’ next stated meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Glendarin Golf Course in Angola. You can order from the menu starting around 6:00 PM, with the meeting starting at 7:00 PM.

The main items of business will be discussing the Clubs activities this coming summer and fall. There is a possibility of having the Shrine units come to the Vermont Settlement Days parade in July.  The Club is looking to continue meeting on the third Wednesday of each month.

ONIONS – ONIONS - ONIONS

The Club may be selling onions, if a quantity can be secured. Call one of the officers on what you want to order. Proceeds are used to pay for important philanthropies.

KNOWN SHRINE PARADE DATES

Huntington Heritage Parade – June 18 Line up 8:30 AM Starts 10 AM

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.