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It’s another 1st Degree Conferral

F riday, September 26, at our second meeting of the month at the beginning of the new Fall Season, it was time to confer another 1st Degree to one of our candidates in waiting. Although it was a beautiful summer-like hot day in Chicago, we had our celebratory personalized cake frosted with autumnal colors. After enjoying a special meal prepared by …

Stated Meeting Communication, Education & Recognitions

A t the September 12, King Oscar Lodge No. 855 meeting we gathered to learn the latest proposed amendments to be voted on at the upcoming Grand Lodge Annual Communication sessions. Our three Lodge representatives are now well prepared and informed to cast their ballots accordingly. We enjoyed the educational presentation given by RW Bro. Gary Hardesty who illustrated the …

Fellowship and 1st Degree Conferral

O n a very hot summer evening, at our last meeting on Friday, July 25, we conferred a 1st degree to one of our candidates in waiting. Congrats to Bro. Rommel who has joined our rosters as the youngest EA! We were happy to welcome a large group of visiting brethren from Oriental Lodge #33 who also meet at Jefferson …

Summer Cookout & Fundraiser at JMT

S aturday, July 19, King Oscar Lodge #855 hosted a Summer Cookout & Fellowship Fundraiser at the Jefferson Masonic Temple. Albeit some early afternoon inclement weather that challenged the master chefs grilling skills outdoors, we had a great number of attendees who joined us for some grilled favorites. The rain did not spoil our gathering of brotherhood and fellowship at …

St. John’s Day

H appy St. John The Baptist Day! Today June 24, all over the world, Freemasons celebrate St. John the Baptist, one of our two patron saints of modern Freemasonry as EA Masons learn during their 1st Degree conferral.