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Dressing for Lodge: The art of looking sharp

 F reemasonry is an amazing fraternity. Though some of us may not see eye to eye on everything, one thing is almost completely accepted amongst Masons. Sport coat and tie, are typically minimal protocol for dress code to Lodge. Today I want to talk about something that hit me yesterday in a conversation on a post of one of my …

3 + 3 = 3rd Degree!

‘T was a long and fruitful evening at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. on Friday, April 24 at Jefferson Masonic Temple. It was a well attended memorable night of fellowship and brotherhood with Dinner, Communication, 3rd Degree Conferral and the participation of our fellow members of Poseidon No 1184 AF & AM for whom we were pleased …

DDGM OV and Recognitions

O n Friday, March 13, spooky date notwithstanding, all went well at our annual official visit from our new DDGM of the 5th NE District of the State of Illinois, RW Bro. Michael A. Lynch, who was pleased to find all in good order and running smoothly as he delivered greetings from the MW Grand Master of Illinois, Joseph B. …

New XL size logo lapel pin now available!

We are excited to present and offer to our members our one of a kind customized lodge logo lapel pin.This one, no doubt, is an eye-catcher! You can get yours when you come to our next lodge meetings for a suggested donation of $10. It measures 1.75″ in diameter and you can see in the pic how it compares next to a regular …

2nd degree conferral / GMAE Silver Recognition

A nother excellent masonic event at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. at our last stated meeting, Friday February 27. After a delicious signature Mexico City meal prepared by Bro. George (sorry no-leftovers), we moved upstairs to the lodge room to confer a 2nd degree to our EA in waiting, Bro. DeSean who has now joined the hewers …