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THANK YOU STEWARDS

A radio program I heard last week touted the measurable benefits of starting each day with a sense of gratefulness. The same science applies Masonic correspondence, I think. Today we thank our Stewards, past and present, for serving our lodge so well. Recently, Bro. Randy Cox has held the steward’s staff. He’s assembled dinners that would be reason enough to drive to the Temple even if we did nothing else all evening. Thank you, Randy!

APRIL IS BUSY

Nebraska Masonry was jumping in March with the Shrine Circus and the Schools of Instruction. If for some strange reason you want relief in April, you won’t find any. Just two days after our monthly business meeting and potluck on Apr. 5, we’ll throw a multi-lodge all-family event at the L Street Temple—the Annual Easter Egg Hunt (2-4 p.m.). Don’t arrive late—last year children found all the eggs by about 2:15. (If only kids would approach chores with the same enthusiasm.) We’ve designed other activities for kids to follow the egg hunt such as dying eggs.

DEGREE WORK SCHEDULED

We’re reserving the nights of Apr. 12 and Apr. 19 for much needed degree work. Let’s pack the house!

MASTERWORKS OF MASONS

You’ll probably see an ad elsewhere in this issue for Masterworks of Masons: A Tribute to the World’s Oldest Fraternity by its Legendary Composers. So let me just add the personal note

that I’m very happy such an event is occurring in our Jurisdiction. Masonry has inspired all sorts of artists, including the world’s greatest composers. On Sat. Apr. 14 we’ll hear famous composers and excellent performers together. If Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Weber aren’t your bag, Gershwin and Sousa probably are. Don’t miss this.

AWARDS NIGHT

We’ll then finish April at Liberty 300 with an Awards Night on the 26th at 6:00 pm. Invite your lady. I’ll see you at a Liberty 300 Masonic event in April!

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In This Issue:Cotner Lodge

Sponsors Masterworks of Masons Concert

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Dean F. Skokan Installed Grand Master

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Liberty Lodge Thanks its Stewards

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The Grand Master’s Message

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Martha Washington has One Long Meeting

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Electa Chapter ReportsPage 3

Lincoln Lodge Congratulates Bro.

Carl SjulinPage 3

East Lincoln Sponsors Sword Fighting

PresentationPage 3

Myrtle Chapter Laughs at “When Insults had

Class”Page 4

StarCraft Chapter Elects Bro. Don

Jelinek, W.P.Page 5

North Star helps Present Bronze Jordan

MedalPage 5

Bethel 60 Celebrates Founders Week

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The TrestleboardPage 7

Grand Chapter Session Information

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MASTERWORKS OF MASONS CONCERT

SCHEDULED APRIL 14TH

As a fundraiser for a proposed handicap entrance to their building and other charitable programs, Cotner Lodge #297 is sponsoring the first ever Masterworks of Masons concert to be held April 14th, 2007, at 7:30 P.M. at the Lincoln Scottish Rite Temple, 332 Centennial Mall South. This concert will feature the 65-member University of Nebraska-Lincoln Symphonic Band conducted by Cornhusker Marching Band Director Anthony M. Falcone; internationally known piano soloist and UNL piano professor Dr. Mark Clinton (Cotner Lodge Senior Warden, Sesostris Shrine, Tabula Rasa Lodge #332, and Columbia Chapter #275, OES) and internationally known clarinet soloist for the Lincoln Symphony orchestra and UNL clarinet professor Dr. Diane Barger (Columbia Chapter #275, OES). Lincoln has never witnessed such a diverse group of internationally known musicians to honor the music of such Masons as Mozart, Mendelssohn, Weber, Gershwin, and Sousa. Nebraska composers will also be honored through their music.

Tickets went on sale February 15 due to the advance interest and number of website inquiries and telephone calls to the ticket hotline. “People usually pay $50-60 to see these soloists perform with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra or at the Lied Center,” said Patrick Barger, Cotner’s Worshipful

Master. “As a fundraiser for Cotner Lodge’s charitable endeavors, including a much-needed handicap entrance to the lodge, the artists are donating their services. Due to their generosity we are only charging $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (60 and older), and $10 for students. People who know nothing of the music’s connection to Masonry are anxious to hear these artists for less than half the price of what they’d pay to see them elsewhere,” Barger said. “Likewise, the phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from Masons who don’t want to miss this inaugural event in Nebraska’s Masonic History! We anticipate a sell-out.” Barger said he had to go back to the printer to make more tickets.

Ti ck e t s c an s t i l l b e purchased on the web at www.masterworksofmasons.com. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Special arrangements to accept cash or check can be made by calling toll-free at 1-866-272-2631. Tickets will be held at the door for pick-up on the night of the concert. Or call Patrick Barger at (402) 770-2830.

This concert idea was the dream of Cotner Past Master and Barger’s father-in-law Robert “Bob” Cawein. Cawein died five days prior to his installation in 2004 and never got to see his dream evolve. Barger and Clinton were actively involved in the development of the concept with Cawein. They want to ensure his dream comes true and have turned his initial idea into a reality.

Cotner 297Don Albrecht, Correspondent

Liberty Lodge 300John Baty, Correspondent

Dean F. Skokan Installed as 141st Grand Master

Dean Skokan was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Wayne Lodge No. 120 on May 15, 1973. After moving to Fremont, Nebraska, he demitted to Fremont Lodge No. 15. Dean was appointed Junior Deacon of Fremont Lodge No. 15 in 1998. After passing through the chairs, he was elected and served as Master of Fremont Lodge No. 15 in 2001. He joined the Omaha Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and the Tangier Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in 2002. He organized and served as Director of the Grand Lodge Scottish Rite 8th Degree team until 2006. He is now Director of the 32nd Degree for the Omaha Valley. He currently serves as Expert in the Omaha Valley Lodge of Perfection. Dean and his wife Nancy joined Arbor Vitae Chapter No. 92, Order of the Eastern Star, in 2003. He was initiated into Court #19 Royal Order of the Jesters in 2006. Dean is a member of Signet Chapter No. 8,

Hiram Council No. 7, and Mt. Tabor Commandery No. 9, York Rite of Freemasonry. He also works in the Grand Lodge York Rite Past Master Degree Team. He was inducted into Omaha Chapter #19 of the National Sojourners in 2004. Dean was appointed Grand Senior Steward in 2002 by Most Worshipful Brother Michael E. Jones; Grand Junior Deacon in 2003 by Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth D. Beebe; elected Grand Junior Warden in 2004, serving under the direction of Most Worshipful Brother Les Seiler; elected Grand Senior Warden in 2005, serving under the direction of Most Worshipful Brother Ivan A. Vrtiska; and elected Deputy Grand Master in 2006, serving under the direction of Most Worshipful Brother Scott J. Kreiger, Sr. Dean was installed as the 141st Grand Master of the Most Worshipful, the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Omaha on February 10, 2007.

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Email to the EditorJohn Butterick, PM Liberty Lodge 300

W.B. Wade,

I just received my March Masonic News. Glad to see that you’re at the helm. I read the article from 300 about the Shriners and the Little Cars and felt that I could relate. I haven’t been in Lincoln in almost 25 years but we’re all doing the same stuff. I was Potentate here last year and drove my “Little Car” (we call them Flivvers) in a Christmas Parade in one of our close suburbs. I am usually the one taking the pictures but ended up on the other side of the camera. I’ve attached a copy of the picture for you.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

John Butterick, PM

Photo courtesy of John Butterick, taken by Greg Stratton, American Press, St. Charles, Lousiana.

Those of you who have traveled around Nebraska have doubtless noticed a blank spot on the radio dial around Valentine. After the sun goes down, about the only station you can get broadcasts Lakota War chants on what my friend and Brother Warren Arganbright calls Rosebud Radio. He got me started on satellite radio, which now keeps me awake better than a cup of truck stop coffee. One of my favorite channels plays nothing but bluegrass - solid banjo twang 24/7. One of the songs getting some play lately is a song called “Be ready to Sail.” The chorus goes something like… “Be ready to sail, when a good wind blows your way, be ready to sail. Cast your fate upon the water, catch a big wave by the tail, and when a good wind blows your way…be ready to sail.” My brothers, a good wind is blowing our way. Big waves of new interest in Freemasonry are all around us. Books are being written about Freemasonry. Books, which show Freemasonry in a positive light, are selling big. Movies like the DaVinci Code and National Treasure are piquing interest in our brotherhood. Internet search engines are recording thousands of queries about Freemasonry, about us, every day. Those of you at Grand Lodge in February heard Chris Hodapp predict that we were on the cusp of a membership surge that hasn’t been seen since the end of the Second World War.

This certainly is a good wind, and these really are big waves. The question we have to ask ourselves is “Are we ready to sail?” Realistically, and sadly, the answer to that question is “not yet.” We have some work to do. Many of our lodges and our members are old and most of us are tired. We have chartered two new lodges in 35 years. We have lost over a hundred in that time. PGM Les Seiler is fond of telling a story about a town that lost its last grocery store. The closing was covered by TV stations and newspapers across the state. Yet when the Lodge in that same town closed, it went without notice. Nobody missed us.

Many of our lodges are struggling financially. Only a handful have an internet connection in their lodge. Most don’t even have a telephone. Grand Custodian Jerry Verbeek, who travels more than most of us, tells me that he will often stop in a Mini-Mart and ask where the Masonic Lodge is. Too frequently he gets a blank stare and a phone book - often one without a listing for the lodge. Our

membership has declined every year for the last 50 years. We have work to do. If we are to catch that good wind, we don’t have a lot of time.

I am convinced that the path to the future we all want for our fraternity does not lie in the direction of making it cheaper or easier to be a Mason. If we are to reconstruct Masonry in Nebraska, we must build it on the minds of men who are committed enough to study Masonry, to learn and work towards an understanding of our principles, and upon the shoulders of men who understand the value of Masonry in their daily lives and are willing and able to pay for it.

Many such men belong to our order today, but no longer participate in lodge activity. Many others would be interested if we were perceived as something other than a bunch of old men hiding in old buildings. It seems to me that the first step in revitalizing our current membership and attracting the men who will carry our brotherhood forward is to restore pride in Masonry, making membership in our brotherhood something to be proud of, something to be sought after. Brethren, we have much to be proud of. Our brothers who founded the Grand Lodge 150 years ago started a prairie fire of Masonry that spread across the mountain west. At Grand Lodge this year, we had delegations from Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, and New Mexico. The Light they now carry came from our Masonic forefathers, men like Robert Carrel Jordan, George Armstrong, Robert W. Furnas. Nebraska Freemasons have been Governors, Generals, and Statesmen. They have sat on our Supreme Court and filled our legislative chamber. Nebraska Freemasons have done us proud. Now it is our turn.

We need to refurbish our lodges and reinvigorate our members. Our Lodges should be show places of the community. They need to be painted, cleaned and used. Every highway into a town with a lodge should have a Masonic sign. Lodges should be open and available to civic groups, church organizations, and youth clubs. I realize many of you do maintain your lodges and make them available, but we need to do better, across the state.

There is a line in our Lodge leadership course which goes “A man who becomes a Nebraska Mason can expect to find in his fraternity the opportunity to learn and to lead; to be inspired and entertained, to be challenged and respected; to

be involved with his family, his Brethren, and his community; and be proud to be a member of an organization committed to making a difference, that has a history of making a difference. Nebraska Freemasonry.” What is your lodge doing to meet that expectation?

The Grand Lodge is moving in that direction. In May, to celebrate our 150th anniversary, the Grand Lodge will bring the Initiated Eye exhibit to Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha. The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia commissioned the exhibit. It is a series of paintings depicting some of the Masonic origins of our country. Several thousand people tour Joslyn in a month, people who don’t know anything about us. They will see President Washington in his apron. They will see the cornerstone of the nation’s capitol being laid by Freemasons. I want you to see these things too. We did this not only to generate interest in our fraternity, but also to inspire our brotherhood. A Masonic ceremony is being planned to open this exhibit, tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of April 29, 2007. All Lodges will be notified when the planning is completed.

On September 21, there will be a special memorial service. Most of you know about the Nebraska Hall of Fame in the rotunda of the Capitol building. You may not know that of the 17 men enshrined, 10 were Masons. We have received permission to conduct a Masonic Memorial service in the Capitol rotunda to honor those men. I expect three hundred masons, in white gloves and aprons, to march across the street and up the stairs of the Capitol to attend that service. It will be a grand day, our one hundred fiftieth anniversary.

These events are designed to build pride in our members and awareness in the general public, but they will have maximum effect only if we take pride in them, if we participate in them and if we are identified as Masons in doing so. At Grand Lodge, I urged you to wear your insignia to identify yourselves as Masons. But upon reflection, I think that, better than rings, pins, and bumper stickers, we are our own best advertisement for Masonry. When we act like Masons, practicing the tenets of our order, brotherly love, relief and truth, we are noticed. There is a need in our country for men of such character. There is a great need for the skills taught by the craft. There is a need for Freemasonry.

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The Grand Master’s MessageMWB Dean S. Skokan, 141st Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska

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STATED MEETING

The March regular meeting was changed to the third Thursday (March 15th) due to the snowstorm which blanketed Lincoln with several inches of wet snow.

The meeting was opened in form with Sis. Michelle Smith presiding. Due to the change in the date we had the following substitutes, Sis. Jan Thomas, PGM as Star Point Adah, Sis. Mary Ann Townsend, Worthy Matron of Temple Chapter as Star Point Esther, Sis. Meredith Edwards, Grand Martha as Star Point Martha and Bro. Roger Warnke as Warder.

INTRODUCTIONS

Escorted and introduced were Worthy Grand Matron Sis. Betty Kirby; Sis. Jan Thoman PGM , Sis. Betty Garwood, Associate Grand Matron, Bro. Dave Thienel, Associate Grand Patron, Sis. Billie Mattern, Associate Grand Conductress, Sis. Meredith Edwards, Grand Martha. Grand Representatives, Sis. Glee Warnke, California in Nebraska and Sis. Paula Beezley, Pennsylvania in Nebraska. District Grand Supervisor Sis. Billie Mattern. Visiting members, Bro. Wade Kendle, Worthy Patron, Myrtle Chapter, Sis. Mary Ann Townsend, Worthy Matron Temple Chapter and members of the Estarl Committee, Sis . Gwen Hurst-Anderson

and Sis. Mary Ann Townsend.

All business was taken care of in an orderly fashion.

INITIATION

S i s . Vi c k i E d w a r d s became the newest member of Martha Washington Chapter. Congratulations to all the officers for doing a great job so soon after the beginning of the new year.

GEORGE AND MARTHA WASHINGTON DINNER

About 47 members and friends gathered for the annual George and Martha Banquet. Due to illness and other causes we had 7 carry out dinners. Sis. Shellie, Worthy Matron gave a brief history of the Presidents of the

United States. The program was cancelled due to the illness of the scheduled speaker. The new menu was great and a number of people requested the recipes. Thanks Sis. Shellie for suggesting the change.

DISTRICT GRAND SUPERvISOR

Sis. Billie Mattern made her official visit to the Chapter at the March 15th meeting. She worked with the Secretary and Treasurer checking over their books prior to the start of the meeting and made some very helpful suggestions at the end of the meeting.

FISH FRYS

We know you are all looking forward to the start of the Masonic Fish Frys. The first is to be held on the second Saturday of April (14th) from 4 to 7 PM. As usual we will need help at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and at 4:00 p.m. to serve and help clean up.

ILLNESS

Sis. Gwen Hurst Anderson’s father-in-law and father Bro. William Hurst have both been ill and hospitalized. We wish them both well. Worthy Matron Sis. Michelle Smith’s father-in-law passed away suddenly in February. Sis. Nell Beezley has been under the weather but is slowly feeling a little better.

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Electa Chapter 8Betty P. Talley, Correspondent

LODGE TRESTLE BOARD

The monthly meeting of the Lodge was held Thursday, March 8, 2007 preceded by a delicious potluck. There was plenty of food for every body and then some; ya’ll come next time. The men took care of the KP chores so the women could relax, chat and then Judy Neeman presented some craft work for the ladies to do while the men conducted the usual business in the lodge room.

Bob Pratt was elected to the position of Junior Warden. Bob and the Chaplain, Ted McNeese, were then officially installed into their respective offices. Scott Dodge was elected to dual membership. Welcome brother Scott!! Chef Scott Dietrick did it again preparing and serving four kinds of delicious soup prior to the 1st Section of the MM degree at the School of Instruction.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Past Master Jeff Wunder who was appointed 2nd Ceremonial Master in the Sesostris Shrine by Potentate Bill Nelson.

PUT ON YOUR ARMOR

Another exciting presentation will be made on Saturday, April 21st. Beginning at 9 a.m. there will

be coffee and rolls served followed by Mike Mericer’s illustrated talk. Mike is an expert instructor on the use of the sword fighting by combat soldiers during the medieval historical period. He will have a display of various swords and body armor. THE PRESENTATION IS OPEN TO ALL – NON MASONS, FAMILES AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.

East Lincoln 210Charles Godwin, Correspondent

STATED MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The weather cleared in time for Electa Chapter No. 8 to hold their March stated meeting on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Assisted by Worthy Patron Pro-tem Don Frank, Worthy Matron Marion Kantner thanked everyone for braving the elements and attending the meeting. Prior to the meeting, Electa Kensington, led by President Marge Thomssen and ably assisted by Susie Dunn and Jeannette Nichelon, hosted the 2007 officers to a wonderful dinner.

Sister Susie Dunn created an intriguing Electa Chapter c r o s s w o r d p u z z l e w h i c h everyone enjoyed after the meal.

Electa Chapter welcomed two new members, Sister Christine Stroud and Sister Suzanne Stroud.

D o n F r a n k , Wo r t h y Patron Pro- tem, offered a beautiful poem regarding the colors of the rays of the star.

The 2007 Budget was presented by Secretary Marian Walters, PM, and approved.

Our special Charter Day celebration will be on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, 2007, beginning at 6 p.m. A special speaker is planned for the event.

Discussion was held regarding area visitations by Grand Officers and the upcoming Masonic All-Star Marching Band. It was decided to give a scholarship to a student from Lincoln High School. A second scholarship will be given to Grand Lodge to be distributed to a deserving student.

Citywide Past Matrons and Past Patrons will meet

a t Starcraf t Chapter, 27th and B, on Sunday, April 29.

Electa Chapter will once again host the 50-year members luncheon during Grand Chapter and expect approximately 200 diners.

District Grand Supervisor Billie Mattern will be at our June 16, meeting at 6 p.m.

Our next stated meeting will be Saturday, April 7, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.

WM Marion reminded us to “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”, her motto for this term.

The reception after the meeting was hosted by our own Red Hat Ladies. These members were decked out in purple and red. Squares of red cake with white icing were topped with “red hats” made of gumdrops.

MILESTONES

Members rece ived an invitation to the 90th birthday celebration of Sister Dorothy Morrison, on Sunday, March 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. a t Sou thwood Clubhouse , Tipperary Trail, Lincoln. Brother

ILLNESSES

Bill Hurst is under the weather and we all wish him a speedy return to good health.

ELECTA FAMILY

Past Matrons will meet on March 24, 2007, to initiate Junior Past Matron Deb Storz. Kensington will host the other Lincoln Kensington chapters at their next meeting on Thursday, April 5, at 12 noon.

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CENTRAL SCHOOLS

March kept our Lodge busy attending the four Central Schools of Instruction. Led by the Grand Custodian of the Ritual, Worshipful Bro. Jerry Verbeek of Fremont, and his Deputy Grand Custodians, the Schools keep all Lodges performing the Ritual uniformly throughout the state. Also in March, our Lodge began practice for our examination in Lodge proficiency, the annual test of how well we perform the Ritual.

BRO. ADAM BRINKMAN

One of our newest members, Bro. Adam Brinkman, who was raised to the rank of Master Mason last summer, returned in March after completing Army training at Fort Gordon, GA.

BRINKMAN

He earlier completed a course at Fort Sill OK. The UNL graduate visited his family in Schickley and friends in Lincoln before departing Mar. 5 for South Korea, his permanent duty station. He is a Second Lieutenant in theSignal Corps, and expects his first promotion in about a year.

WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY

We celebrated the birthday of Bro. Gen. George Washington with a Feb. 19 dinner and program. Members, families,

and friends enjoyed a catered roast beef dinner served by Job’s Daughters of Bethel #27.

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Lincoln Lodge 19Lowell Vestal, Correspondent

Betty Pauley displays a floral centerpiece she won at our Feb. 19th George Washington Dinner. Her late husband, Worhipful Bro. Wayne J. Pauley was our master in 1992.

April marks the first anniversary of the renaming of the Military and Naval Sc ience Building on the UNL City Campus at 14th and vine streets. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents added the name of Gen. John J. Pershing, making it Pershing Military and Naval Science Building. Bro. Pershing was head of the military science program at UNL in the 1890s and a member of Lincoln Lodge 19.

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Myrtle Chapter 94Deb Kendle, Correspondent

REGULAR STATED MEETING

Myrtle Chapter #94 met Tuesday, March 13, 2007 for their regular stated meeting. W.M. Sis. Tyra Tate welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with a little history lesson about St. Patrick. W.P. Bro. Wade Kendle also welcomed everyone and shared part of an email entitled “When Insults Had Class!”

Ty r a a l s o t h a n k e d her subs for the night: Bro. David Mickey as Warder, Sis. Shirley Douglas as organist, Sis. Delores Finch as Treasurer, and Sis. Liz Sawyer as Chaplain. Thanks again to all our subs.

W.M. Sis. Tyra closed the meeting with a poem about Shamrocks and W.P. Bro. Wade Kendle shared more of his “When insults had Class!” email.

CORRECTION

Correction from last article written in the March issue of the Masonic News. Sister Linda Livingston was left out of the installation of officers. She was installed as Electa for Myrtle Chapter. Sorry Sis. Linda.

UPCOMING EvENTS

Our supervisor visit will be held March 27th at 7:30 p.m. We will be doing a Mock Initiation.

Bro. Wade Kendle reported that the next Masonic News Meeting will be held at 1635 L Street on July 16th, 2007 at 7 p.m. He reported that the advertisers are being billed, and the subscription price per member per member organization has been reduced.

Brother Greg Mason reported about the Masterworks of Masons Concert on April 14th at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at 332 Centennial Mall South. $20.00 Adults, $15.00 Senior and $10.00 for students.

KENSINGTON AND MYRTLE CLUB

Kensington wi l l meet on April 3rd at Bennington’s on 84th & Hwy 2 at 12:30.

Electa Kensington –City Wide- will meet on April 5th at 12 Noon at 1635 L Street.

Martha Washington Chapter – City Wide- will meet on April 7th at

11:30 a.m. at 4430 North 70th Street.Myrtle Club will meet on

April 7th at 12 Noon at the Legacy Estates 70th and Van Dorn.

City Wide Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club will meet on April 29th at 5:30 p.m. at Starcraft Chapter 2645 B Street.

ILLNESS/HOSPITALIZATIONS/

ETC.

On February 20, Sis. Dolores Finch was experiencing chest pains and decided to have things “checked out”. She unexpectedly had two stints put in and spent four days at BryanLGH East. She is now home and recovering well.

Sis. Lorraine Voyles had trigger finger surgery on her right hand February 26. She is doing great!

Our pro- tem organis t , Sis. Nita Babcock had shoulder surgery on Thursday, February 15. She’s home and doing fine. We wish her a speedy recovery.

S i s . J e a n H o l t h a d surgery. She is not doing well. Keep her in your prayers.

DEATHS

Sis. Emilie Flick’s sister, Margaret Triple, died February 13th. Service was February 15 at First United Methodist Church - Lincoln.

R ichard McPherson , husband of Sis. Alice and former member of Myrtle Chapter, died February 28. Memorial service was held March 8 in Fairbury.

NOTE: Sisters and Brothers of our chapter, Sis. Liz Sawyer - 6216 Dogwood Cir - Lincoln 68516 - 489-0039 is Myrtle Chapter’s Courtesy Chairperson for 2007. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE if you know of any HAPPY NEWS, ILLNESS OR DEATHS of our members, notify her so Chapter courtesy can be extended. Thank you.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

March 6th – Sis. Jacque KorellMarch 15th – Bro. Jim WeirMarch 18th – Bro. Leroy Oakeson

ANNIvERSARYS

Sis. Janet Sides and Bro. Bob Sides will celebrate their wedding anniversary on March 16th.

STAR ANNIvERSARIES

1946 – Sis. Carol Westover1947 – Bro . Reed Koh l1949 – Bro. Victor Musselman*1 9 5 1 – S i s . J e a n K o h l1961 – Sis. Beverly Way**1961 – Bro. Everett Way*1963 – Sis. Carmen Pearson1965 – Sis. Elizabeth Graesser1974 – Bro. Allen Plucknett*1981 – Bro. Bill Cummins1984 – Sis . Tyra Tate***1996 – Bro. Richard Meyer2001 – S i s . She r ry Axe

* Denotes Past Patron** Denotes Past Matron*** Denotes Worthy Matron

Above: Sis. Tyra Tate receives the charges of the Worthy Matron. Pictured are Worthy Matron Tyra Tate and Dayle Prenosil, Installing Marshall.

Below: Bro Wade Kendle listens to the charges of the Worthy Patron.

Myrtle Chapter #94 held its installation of officers on Saturday, January 27th. Officers for 2007 pictured above are, from L-R, Bottom Row: Emily Kunkee, Assoc. Conductress; Nita Babcock, Organist Pro-tem; Albert Chatfield, Warder; Barbara Chatfield, Electrician; Worthy Matron Tyra Tate, Worthy Patron Wade Kendle, Bette Cummins, Ruth; Bill Cummins, Sentinel; Deb Kendle, Conductress; Middle Row: Bob Sides, Chaplain; Janet Sides, Treasurer; Laura Livingston, Adah; Norma Brown, Martha; Helen Plucknett, Secretary; Alan Plucknett, Marshall; Top Row: Connie Weir, Esther; Linda Livingston, Electa. Not pictured: Robyn Throckmorton, Assoc. Matron & Greg Mason, Assoc Patron. Photos by Bob Foreman

2007-2008 GRAND LODGE OFFICERSGRAND MASTER.......................................Dean Skokan (15), HooperDEPUTY GRAND MASTER......................Reg Kuhn (19, 34), LincolnGRAND SENIOR WARDEN........Russell G. Reno(297, 183), LincolnGRAND JUNIOR WARDEN........John T. Parsons(268, 39), PapillionGRAND SECRETARY........................Bruce A. Watkins (300), LincolnGRAND CHAPLAIN.....................Randall L. Hart (222, 31), TekamahGRAND ORATOR.............................Kent B. Broyhil (5), Dakota CityGRAND HISTORIAN..................Stephen C. Kennedy (4), BrownvilleGRAND CUSTODIAN......................Gerald D. Verbeek (15), FremontGRAND MARSHAL.........................Joe D. McBride (224), AinsworthGRAND SENIOR DEACON............E. David Watts (65, 314), LincolnGRAND JUNIOR DEACON................Bruce A. Baker (317), HastingsGRAND SENIOR STEWARD.................John T. Maxell (327), OmahaGRAND JUNIOR STEWARD..........Thomas L. Hauder (210), LincolnGRAND TYLER........................................Dennis E. Rix (15), Fremont

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND MASTER

Dale W. Anderson (158)...........................................................ChadronL. Doug Fausnaugh (32, 265).............................................ScottsbluffRandall E. Ogier(279).................................................................Wallace

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Pictured above is Most Worshipful Brother Dean F. Skokan, Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska for 2007-2008. Below is a listing of all Grand Lodge Officers for the 2007-2008 year. Photo courtesy of the Grand Lodge Office.

The Masonic News would like to congratulate the Grand Lodge Officers for 2007-2008 and wish them a good and prosperous year.

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StarCraft Chapter 307Amy Hallock, Correspondent

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Dues for all Masonic Lodges for 2007 were due Jan. 1. Send payment to your Lodge Secretary. Members with unpaid dues will be delinquent March 1. Suspension by Grand Lodge comes April 30. Suspen-sion in Lodge also means suspension in Eastern Star, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine.

Look at your dues card. If it does not say 2007, send payment today to your Secretary.

Eastern Star dues also were due Jan. 1. Send dues to your Chapter Sec-retary. Unpaid members will become delinquent Oct. 1, with suspension Dec. 31.

DUES ARE DUE

North Star Lodge 227Bob Tooker, Correspondent

MARCH BUSINESS MEETING

Our March business meeting kicked off with WB Dennis Mundt’s BBQ opossum and baked beans for dinner. Business was as usual including balloting on another candidate. More on that next month. The highlight of the meeting were our guests, a delegation consisting of WB Charles Hilgenfeld, WB Everett King and WB Homer Fishwood who drove up from Humboldt to present the Humboldt Lodge #40 Bronze Jordan Medal to Bro. Charles Slagle. Bro. Charlie was raised in Stella Lodge which went extinct and was absorbed by Humboldt Lodge. Bro. Slagle holds a dual membership with North Star and Humboldt Lodge. Way to go Charlie. Central Schools of Instruction are coming up and North Star will participate. I will be on the road for the next two weeks and the Lodge plans at this date are in somewhat of a flux, and since there is a dead line, this is all you get.

“JOKES ‘O’ DA MONTH”

A husband and wife came for counseling after 15 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, the wife went into a passionate, painful tirade listing

every problem they had ever had in the 15 years they had been married. She went on and on and on. Neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an entire laundry list of un-met needs she had endured over the course of their marriage. Finally, after allowing this to go on for a sufficient length of time, the therapist got up, walked around the desk and, after asking the wife to stand, embraced and kissed her passionately. The woman shut up and quietly sat down as though in a daze. The therapist turned to the husband and said, “This is what your wife needs at least three times a week. Can you do this?” The husband thought for a moment and replied,.. “Well, I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Fridays, I fish.”

ANOTHER NUGGET

Mrs. Johnson decided to have her portrait painted by a famous artist. She told the artist, “Paint me with diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets and a ruby pendant.” “But you are not wearing any of those things.” “I know,” said Mrs. Johnson. “My health is not good and my husband is having an affair with his secretary. When I die I’m sure he will marry her, and I want the old hen to go nuts looking for the jewelry.”

STATED MEETING, MARCH 7, 2007

Starcraft patrons gathered once again for our March regularly stated meeting. Worthy Matron, Sister Terri Sherman welcomed everyone and shared a poem about Groundhogs Day. There were eleven lovely faces on our sidelines that evening. We kicked things off by reading the minutes of our February meeting, which was a helpful reminder of what everyone learned at school of instruction that month.

There was a healthy stack of correspondence to read through this month and at the top of the stack was information about Grand Chapter. Grand Chapter will be held May 8, 9, and 10 here in Lincoln at the Pershing Auditorium. Discussion regarding Capitol and Starcraft Chapters collaborating their efforts for the 50-year luncheon held on May 10th at Grand Chapter was established by asking for volunteers for decorations, committees, etc. Sister Cheryl Pope graciously offered to head up the committee for this. More discussion and details will be covered at the next meeting.

Sister Ruth Beach reported on both Kensington and Past Matrons. She reported that Kensington will meet on April 7th at 11:30 a.m. at Martha Washington and Past Matrons will meet for the city wide Past Matrons and Past Patrons meeting on April 29th at 5:30 p.m. While on the topic of Past Patrons, interim Worthy Patron

Don Jelinek read his 2006 Past Patrons report in grand gesture with an “I came, I listened, I obeyed” point of view, and as always he got plenty of chuckles from the crowd. Following his speech Worthy Matron Terri Sherman held elections for the office of Worth Patron for the ensuing year. Installation of newly elected Brother Don followed with Sister Julie Fowler acting as installing Marshal, where Brother Don Jelinek was elected and installed as Worthy Patron for the year once again.

Wor thy Ma t ron Te r r i announced a special meeting on March 21st for an initiation ceremony where our District Supervisor Billy Matter will be present. Sister Terri encouraged everyone to come early to welcome her. A practice is scheduled for Sunday, March 18th at 1:30 for officers to sharpen their skills before the meeting on the 21st.

Other i t ems members focused on were the annual band scholarship. Money for the scholarship needs to be in prior to April 25th and a school selected. Members were going to put on their thinking caps for possible candidates for the scholarship to further discuss and elect at the April meeting. Brother Dennis Brydl reported on the Masonic News meeting where they held elections of officers and announced that he was elected President for the ensuing year. He also reported that finances are looking up and mentioned that rates may be reduced in the coming future. In

correspondence it was mentioned that Sister Betty Garwood wanted input from members on how they would like to see Grand Officer visitations done, this will be further discussed during the April meeting.

ILLNESSES

Sister Phyllis Bryan Luedke P.M. finally got out of Madonna at the end of February and is back home at the Grand Lodge. Nita Babcock P.M. had shoulder replacement surgery on February 28th at St. Elizabeth. Lois Bornemeier had a blood clot in her leg. Carol Anderson had knee replacement surgery on February 28th at St. Elizabeth.

DEATHS

Bever ly Kiss ler sadly passed away February 21st.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

It was announced that Sister Marjorie DeVries celebrated her 93rd birthday. Sister Marjorie is a member here but resides in Polk City, IA. It was suggested by Sister Bonnie Kalkwarf to get the piano tuned, this motion was seconded and approved. Worthy Matron Terri read aloud the March birthday and anniversary list. Worthy Matron Terri thanked her pro-tem officer Mary Kay Metzlaff.

Wor thy Ma t ron Te r r i shared a poem called Fire Side Friends and closed chapter.

StarCraft Chapter 307 KensingtonIleen Smith, Correspondent

Eighteen members of Starcraft Chapter #307 Kensington met on March 6th with a program presented by Scott Haas, physical therapist at St. Eliz. Regional

Health Center on knee and hip pain.A committee was introduced

of Sisters Ingrid Hansen, Chr., Bonnie Kalkwarf, and Jean Taylor. Honored guests were

the 2007 Chapter officers.Our April meeting will be

visitation at Martha Washington Chapter at 11:30 on Sat., April 7th.

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One evidence of that need is immediate. Perhaps I just watch too much of Fox News, but I feel the sands of public opinion shifting away from our efforts in Iraq. I pray that it does not shift from our soldiers as it has before. When many of us came home from Vietnam, it was a very difficult time. It is a small wonder that Vietnam veterans are not joiners. Many were treated very badly. Our troops in this current struggle deserve better. They are older – many are now members of our lodges. As Grand Master I charge each of you that when our brothers return to us they are to be welcomed into our lodges; they shall be brought before our altars, their sacrifices acknowledged, and their service honored.

When my officers and I visit your lodges, we will ask if you have brothers in service overseas. We will want to know if you are offering assistance to their families,

and we will want to know your plans for their return. Brethren, I will not tolerate indifference.

In this regard I have directed, my first order if you will, that during this Masonic year in this Grand Jurisdiction, no Masonic assembly will adjourn without first invoking the blessing of God on behalf of our brothers in military service, praying for their bravery and safety in battle, providing support and relief of their families in their absence, and pledging a heart felt welcome in our lodges when they return to us.

There is a part in the 8th Degree Scottish Rite Ritual about the reasons for secrecy in Freemasonry. We value secrecy and swear to maintain it because it has not always been safe to be a Freemason; indeed, in some places it is not safe to be a Freemason today. We can safely gather to practice our mystic art because our brothers and many like them protect and project our freedoms around

the world. Freemasons must always stand with our soldiers, even if we stand alone. I have no doubt that Nebraska Masons will proudly do so.

GM Message - Cont. from page 2Pictured from L to R: Front row: WB Charles Hilgenfeld, Bro. Charles Slagle, WB E v e r e t t K i n g , W B H o m e r F i s h w o o d .Back Row: WM Pat Sulley. Photo by Albert Chatfield

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Bethel #60Diana Johnson, Correspondent

FOUNDERS WEEK FUN

The week of March 4th-10th we celebrated Job’s Daughters founders’ week. March 4th we attended our Go-To-Church Sunday at Southwood Church, with lunch following at Fortune Palace. The church service was beautifully done and the girls had a blast at lunch. March 5th we attended our monthly Bethel fundraiser at Don & Millies. As always the food was delicious. March 6th the members were encouraged to write to a Majority Member. March 7th the daughters took cookies to College View Lodge. Thank you to those who took the time to make the yummy cookies. March 8th the members of our Bethel wore our new t-shirts to promote our organization. March 9th we celebrated Bethel #60’s Birthday! We had a murder mystery party and puppet show at the Honored Queens home. Thank you to Pam Johnson for making the fantastic cupcakes! On March 10th members attended the HIKE salad luncheon held in Omaha. On March 12th, we held a ceremony during our regular

business meeting to honor our founder, Mrs. Ethel T. Wead Mick.

FOOD & FUN

The first Monday of every month Bethel #60 holds a fundraiser at Don & Millies located at 5200 S. 56th Street from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Come in, let them know you are there to support Bethel #60, and a portion of the money you spend on your meal will go to our Bethel for our paraphernalia fund.

JOB’S T-ShiRTS

Our Bethel is selling t-shirts. A portion of the money made will go to support the HIKE fund, which stands for Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment. The Fund is the continuing philanthropic project of Job’s Daughters International. For more information regarding HIKE please visit the website: http://www.thehikefund.org/. Costs of the t-shirts are as follows: small-XL is $15 & XXL is $17. If you are interested in a t-shirt or wish to obtain more information, please contact PJ or Kelsey Rabel at (402) 421-2166.

On March 9th, Bethel #60 gathered to celebrate the Bethel’s Birthday! We had a murder mystery party and puppet show at the Honored Queen’s home. Photo courtesy of Diana Johnson

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Bro. Carl Sjulin, president of West Gate Bank, cuts a ribbon with giant shears at the grand opening of West Gate’s newest branch at 50th and O Streets on Feb. 15th. At right is Lincoln Mayor Colleen Seng. All Photos courtesy of Lowell Vestal

BRO. CARL SJULIN OPENS NEW BANK

Bro. Carl Sjulin, President of West Gate Bank, and his employees opened Midtown Branch Feb. 15 in a grand opening celebration that included a ribbon-cutting by Bro. Carl and a visit by Lincoln Mayor Colleen Seng.

The new Midtown Branch at 4955 O St. is the bank’s eighth location in Lincoln. West Gate Bank was a part of a partnership to redevelop a blighted area at 48th and O Streets.

The brethren of Lincoln Lodge #19 congratulate Bro. Carl on this expansion of his business.

Bro. Gus Kontras, left, and his wife, Sophia, met our Senior Deason Don Arp at our George Washington Dinner. They had met by telephone when Bro. Arp called for reservations, and they met in person at the Feb. 19th social event. Bro. Gus is the holder of our Lodge’s Bronze Jordan Medal, given to our Brother of longest membership who lives in Nebraska.

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Bro. Charles Slagle was presented with Humboldt Lodge #40s Bronze Jordan Medal at North Star Lodge #227s March business meeting. Congratulations B r o . C h a r l e s ! Photo by Albert Chatfield

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York RiteLincoln Chapter 6 R.A.M.�635 L St. 68508 476-3453Rick Harris, High Priest 477-8969�433 S.W. 24th St. 68522-�464Wm.G.Hurst, Recorder 42�-��087337 S. 53rd St.Court 685�6�st Wed.Covered-dish dinner 6:30 p.m.Business Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Capstone Chapter 64 R.A.M.2700SSt.68503 476-242�GeraldHall,HighPriest 483-24767�2�EnglewoodDr.685�0BruceAnderson,Sec. 435-097420�0S.26thSt.68502�stFri.BusinessMeeting

Lincoln Council 4 Cryptic Masons�635LSt.68508 476-3453Rick Harris, Ill. Master 477-8969�433S.W.24thSt.68522Wm.G.Hurst,Recorder 42�-��087337S.53rdSt.Court685�6�stWed.,BusinessMeeting 7:00p.m.Covered-dishDinner 6:30p.m.

Mount Moriah Commandery 4�635LSt.68508 476-3453JeffWunder.,Cmdr. 475-35�32280Shelton 68503Wm.G.Hurst,Recorder 42�-��087337S.53rdSt.Court685�6�stMon.Businessmeeting7:00p.m.

Scottish RiteScottish Rite Temple332S.CentennialMall 435-2�44P.O.Box950�368509-50�3BruceWood,Gen.Sec. 435-2�44HarryStorz,Ven.Master RichardBrommerW.MasterThomasGreenlessCmdRichardHarris,M.ofKadosh3rdWed.Bus.Meeting 7:30p.m.

ShrineSesostris Temple�7�7Yolande6852� 474-6890BillNelson,Potentate 420-�555422� Bingham Ln. 685�6

Daughters of the Nile Naphis Temple 66MonaWells,Queen 420-67735825ShadowLane 685�6

Eastern StarEastern Star Grand Chapter

of NebraskaBetty Kirby

Worthy Grand MatronBill Parish

Worthy Grand PatronCathy Wagner

Grand SecretaryBox 156

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Electa Chapter 8�635LSt.68508 476-3453MarionKantner,W.M. 435-03782540WashingtonAve68502DougJohnson,W.P. 42�-70064600BirchHollowDr.685�6MarianWalters,Sec. 435-53522325AtwoodCr.6852��stSat.StatedMeeting 7:30p.m.

Electa Chapter KensingtonMargieThomssen, Pres. 466-69�7Susie Dunn, Sec. 484-5202�260 N. 37th St. 68503�stThursday �2:30 p.m.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubIlahAnderson, Pres. 435-0974DonaY. Hurst, Sec. 42�-��08

Myrtle Chapter 9426�0No.48thSt.68504 466-2236TyraTate,W.M. 465-4�3320�0N.32ndSt.68503WadeKendle,W.P. 466-6697�400N.64thSt.68505HelenPlucknett,Sec. 488-44506804HawkinsBend685�62ndand4thTues. 7:30p.m.

Myrtle Chapter KensingtonNormaBrown,Pres. 464-4789MayFeldman,V.P. 488-288�ElizabethSawyer,Sec.-Treas.489-0038CarolKuebler,Courtesy 488-7�73Luncheon meeting �2:30 first Tue.,March-June,September-December

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475-4640

Masonic LodgesLincoln Lodge 19�635LSt.68508 476-3453VirgilMeints,W.M. 475-�4392��S.20th685�0CharlesBurk,Sec. 423-6887804�South�6thSt. 685�2�stTues.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

Lancaster Lodge 54�635LSt.68508 476-3453DavidBloomquist.W.M. 440-57�8500W.HarvestDr6852�BillCummins,Sec. 423-2689�stFri.Reg.Communication 7:00p.m.

Bennett Lodge 94464�CooperAve.68506FredLiebers,W.M. 466-8229842W.Rose68522StuartB.Erickson,Sr.,Sec. 780-5672P.O.Box�25PalmyraNE684�8-0�25�stTues.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

East Lincoln Lodge 2102700SSt.68503 476-24�2ArtKolb,W.M. 423-69375700SaltilloRoad685�6-9346MonteD.Dietrick,Sec. 423-2805�440StockwellSt.68502�stThurs.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

North Star Lodge 22726�0N.48thSt.68504 466-2236PatSulley,W.M. ???390�LindenSt685�6SteveWetzel,Sec. 488-8�98�5�8SkylineDrive68506�stWed.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

George Washington Lodge 2504430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482George Wright W.M. 488-�42982�5ChestnutLn685�0DonaldEisenbarth,Sec.-Treas.464-5564Address unpublished�stTue.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

Hickman Lodge 256464� CooperAve., 68506 489-4050Rick Helms, W.M. 484-742�5335 Pioneers Blvd 68506Darrel VerMass, Sec. 792-25�7�7690 S. 54th St.,Hickman 68372�stThurs.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

Cotner Lodge 297�542 No. 65th St. 68505 466-0890Patrick Barger, W.M. 770-2830Ralph Riemann, Sec. 489-53383�0� Fox Hollow Rd. 68506�stMon.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

Liberty Lodge 300�635 L St. 68508 476-3453James Pischel, W.M. 440-�360�223 Cold Spring Rd 685�2BruceA. Watkins, Secretary489-43�737�� S. 57th St. 68506�stThurs.Reg.Communication7:00p.m.

Craftsmen Lodge 3142645 B St. 68502 475-2820Adam Bales, W.M. ??????James P. Heinke, Secretary488-6283P.O.Box 68�3, 68506-08�3�stTues.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

College View Lodge 320464� CooperAve. 68506 489-4050Mail to Box 6865, 68506-6865John Feit, W.M. 483-489756�5 Elkcrest Dr 685�6-�439Douglas B. Johnson, Sec. 42�-70064600 Birch Hollow Dr. 685�6-5�07�st.Wed.Reg.Communication7:30p.m.

Lebanon Lodge 3Prince HallAffiliation 475-0����630 N. 24th St. 68503VaughnN.Robertson,W.M. 42�-384075�� S. 29th St. 685�6MarionRobinson,Sec. 435-�5�04320 N. 7th #205 6852�Addressallcorrespondance to theSec.2ndTue.Reg.Communication7:00p.m.

Martha WashingtonChapter �534430 N. 70th St. 68507 466-2482ShellieSmith,W.M. 470-368823�6NW5�stStreet 68524ScottRogge,W.P. 467-2���8�0�N70th685�7Paula Beezley, Sec. 489-424�3�0 Carolyn Court 685�0�stThursday 7:30 p.m.

Martha Washington Chapter KensingtonCharlotte Contatore, Pres. 435-466�300� S. 5�st St 68506Liz Wilhite, Sec. 42�-7308620� Queens Dr. 685�6�st Saturday, ��:30 a.m.Salad-and-sandwich luncheon

Temple Chapter 271332 S. Centennial Mall 68508 435-2�44MaryAnnTownsend, W.M. 430-0�9030� Sycamore Dr.685�0David Jelinek, W.P. 402-304-�7��PO BOX 94865 68509Melinda Brage, Sec. 488-0837620 Leavitt Lane 685�0�stMon.StatedMeeting7:30p.m.Spe-cialMeeting3rdMon.7:30p.m.exceptJune, July,Aug., and Dec.

Temple Chapter KensingtonRose Gillaspie, Pres. 489-5540Nadyne Bauer, Sec. 488-37333rdTuesday �2:30 p.m.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJames F Brown, Jr.,Pres. 483-�727DianeBrown,Sec.-Treas. 483-�727

Past Matrons ClubMarilynJepson,Co-Pres. 423-6049EarleenLadd,Co-Pres 499-�889WandaSalisbury,Sec.-Tres. 423-2922

Columbia Chapter 275�542No.65thSt.68505 466-0890JaniceJanssen,W.M. ???RR�BOX62 Greenwood68366LeonardMartin,W.P. 488-638840�S84thSt.685�0PamStarcher,Sec. 464-64343848AppleSt.68507�stTues.StatedMeeting 7:30p.m.

Columbia Chapter KensingtonKaylene Martin, Pres. 488-638840� S. 84th St. 685�0Elaine Malick, Sec. 438-80994thTuesday

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubJanice Janssen, Pres. 402/944-2032Gale Paxton, Vice-Pres. 489-5736John Quinn, Sec. 488-85�8�090� O St. 68520

Starcraft Chapter 3072645 B St. 68502 475-2820Terri Sherman, W.M. 402-780-533052�0 Deer Ridge Dr.,Eagle NE 68347Don Jelinek, W.P. 488-39763�� Dale Dr 685�0Mary Louise Dutcher, Sec. 423-478359�0 S. 25th St. 685�2�st Wed. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Starcraft KensingtonRuth Beach, Pres. 464-05�38�5 Santa MonicaAve. 68504Ileen Smith, Sec. 796-22043500 NW �26th St. 68524�stTue. Mar.-June, Sep.-Dec.

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubRuth Beach, Pres. 464-05�3Doris Foust, Sec. 488-5��4

Capitol Chapter 320PennyAlderson,W.M. 42�-�9�4442�SerraPlace685�6MikeBerger,W.P. 488-5�335448HighSt68506KathyBerger,Sec. 488-5�335448HighSt.68506�stMonday 7:30p.m.

Capitol Chapter Kensington KathyBerger,Pres. 488-5�33LorraineWilbur,Sec.-Treas. 488-34664thThursday

Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubRuthSmith,Pres. DavidCaudy,Sec.-Treas.

City-Wide Past Matrons and Past Patrons ClubMikeBerger,Pres. 488-5�33MaryLouiseDutcher,V.P. 423-4783IlahAnderson,Sec.-Treas. 435-0974

Capital City Past Matrons and Patrons ClubImogeneKermoade,Pres. 423-0�88CarolynCook,VicePres. 464-9337MarthaCountryman,Sec. 488-7473KarenCook,Treas. 470-3�87�stTue.Oct-MayLegacyEstates Noon

Youth GroupsDeMolay-Lincoln ChapterAJHartman,MasterCouncilorNikkiRetzlaff,Chap.SweetheartMeetings2ndand4thTues.7p.m.ScottishRiteTemplePleasesendcorrespondence to:Carl Hartman,Chap.Dad 465-4972�745N.79th 68507http://www.lincolndemolay.info/

Parents ClubDel/Lori Moormeier,Co-Ch. 423-4250

DeMolay-Dr. Frederick Eiche ChapterMitch Werner,MasterCouncilorMeghan Kirchhoff,ChapterSweetheartMeetings2ndand4thWed.7:00p.m.MasonicTemple,�635LSt.Pleasesendall correspondence to:ScottDodge,ChapterDad 435-8328�9�5S.W.�5thSt.68522wsd2342@windstream.net

Parents ClubRhonda Werner, Pres. 475-20562nd Wed., 7:00 p.m.

Acacia Fraternity2255 Vine Street, 68503 436-6�60JustinCardisco,Ven.Dean 436-6�60ZachThiemann,Sec. 436-0409

Job’s Daughters

Bethel 5�635LSt.68508-25�0 476-3453MelanieBrandle,Guardian 489-98�650�S.52ndSt.685�0mbrandl@lps.org (home)489-98�6NoAssoc.GuardianDiFranson,Sec.6�6S,5�stSt,685�0Difranson@aol,comNoHonoredQueen2ndand4thSat.�0:00a.m.DarkJulyandAugust

Bethel 2726�0N.48thSt.MarilynJepson,Guardian 423-6049553�MilkweedCr.685�6RandyWilloughby,Assoc.Guardian474-0�292240N.W.6thSt.6852�PamBencken,Sec. 483-248635�6NeerparkDr.68506�stThur.,7:00p.m. 3rdSun.�:30p.m.CaraLynneLivingston,HonoredQueen

Bethel 60Sendallcorrespondenceto:P.O.Box67�82,LincolnNE685�6-7�82LodgeLocation:464�CooperAve 489-4050StaceyKassebaum,Guardian328-9096440�S.27thSt.#E7685�2DougJohnson,Assoc.Guardian42�-70064600BirchHollowDr.685�6KelseyRabel,HonoredQueen

Bethel 624430N.70thSt. 466-2482Sendallcorrespondenceto:MaryKayRetzlaff,Guardian 202-39652244S.�34thSt.,Walton,NE6846�NikkiRetzlaff,HonoredQueen2ndand4thThursdays 7:00p.m.

Bethel 63�542No.65thStreet 464-0890MerissaDidrickson,Guardian 770-05792837WhitlockRd.685�6KevinThornburg,Assoc.Guardian42�-7�675535S.8thSt.685�2KarenKoinzan,Sec. 477-72056�04N.W.7thSt.6852�KristiThornburg,HonoredQueen�stand3rdThursdays 7:00p.m.

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THE GRAND CHAPTER OF NEBRASKA

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

extends fraternal greetings andcordially invites you to attend the

“Love is in the Air”SESSION

May 8, 9, 10, 2007PERSHING CENTER

Lincoln, Nebraska

Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Nebraska Grand Jurisdiction and our Distinguished Guests:

We are so pleased to invite you to the 2007 “Love is in the Air” Session. It has been an honor for the 2006-2007 Grand Officers to serve the Grand Jurisdiction of Nebraska this past year. Our travels have been many, our friendships have increased, and our love has deepened. And now, we have the honor to invite you to this 132nd Session where we truly wish to “Celebrate What’s Right” with our beautiful Order. We look forward to joyfully welcoming you.”

BETTY KIRBYWorthy Grand Matron

WILLIAM “BILL” PARRISHWorthy Grand Patron

CATHY WAGNERGrand Secretary

PO Box 156 Fremont, Nebraska 68026-0156

Phone: (402) 727-8644 Email: nebraskaoes@msn.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

HEADQUARTERS HOTELHoliday Inn Downtown, 9th &

“P” Streets

REGISTRATION AND SESSIONSPershing Center, 15th & “M”

Streets

COURTESY VANS AND BUSES will be available for transportation to and from Pershing Center and the Holiday Inn Downtown, and from the Ramada Limited South to the Headquarters Hotel and Pershing Center.

GREETINGS and RESPONSES should be limited to THREE minutes. REPORTS should be as brief as possible. A copy of all presentations, greetings and reports MUST be filed with the Grand Secretary prior to or immediately after they have been given.

TO OUR NEBRASKA MEMBERS

PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS M U S T B E S U B M I T T E D TO THE CHAIRMAN OF T H E R E G I S T R A T I O N C O M M I T T E E B Y A P R I L 24, 2007. See your Chapter Secretary to obtain the forms.

TICKETS TO ALL SOCIAL EVENTS must be purchased in advance by ordering on the pre-registration form. Tickets will be in your Registration Packet.

HOURS FOR REGISTRATION AND PICKING

UP PRE-REGISTRATION PACKETS

(DUES RECEIPT REQUIRED)Monday, May 7 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 8 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.Wednesday May 9 8:00 a.m. 7 p.m.Thursday, May 10 8:00 a.m. to noon

ALL MEMBERS must present a 2006 or 2007 receipt for dues to receive their registration packet. If not pre-registered, they must pay the $2 .00 registration fee in order to register.

ALL MEMBERS must show BOTH the receipt for dues and the card showing payment of the $2.00 Registration Fee to be admitted to the sessions.

REGISTERING CREDENTIALS

The Credential Committee will be on duty at Pershing Center from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 9. Voting members must present (1) dues receipt, (2) Registration Card (3) Official Credential, Proxy or a Past Matron or Past Patron card to receive a voting ballot. (Members will need to register with the Registration Committee before proceeding to the Credential Committee.) Ballots are not transferable and cannot be replaced, if lost.

PARTIAL AGENDA

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2007

10:00 a.m Church Service - Grand Officers and Companions2 : 0 0 p . m . R e h e a r s a l - G r a n d O f f i c e r s

6:30 p.m. Dinner - Grand Officers & Companions

MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007

8:30 a.m. Rehearsal - Grand Officers, Pershing Center11 : 3 0 a . m . L u n c h e o n - District Grand Supervisors, Holiday Inn Downtown

REHEARSALS, PERSHING CENTER:

1 : 0 0 p . m . - G r a n d Pages & Grand Officers2 : 0 0 p . m . - D i s t r i c t G r a n d S u p e r v i s o r s2:30 p.m. - Grand Representatives3 : 0 0 p . m . - A s s i s t a n t G r a n d W a r d e r s , Assistant Grand Sentinels5:00 p.m. “Faith, Hope and Love”” Banquet - Grand Pages, Assistant Grand Warders, Assistant Grand Sentinels, Holiday Inn Downtown7:15 p.m. Rehearsal - ALL GROUPS, Pershing Center

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007

8:45 a.m. Rehearsal - ALL GROUPS, Pershing Center9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Credential Registration, Pershing Center10 :00 a .m. to 4 :00 p .m. Registration of Distinguished Guests, Holiday Inn Downtown9:45 a.m. Rehearsal - 2007 Worthy Matrons & Worthy Patrons, Pershing Center11:30 a.m. Luncheon - Past Grand Matrons & Past Grand Patrons, Holiday Inn Downtown2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reception Tea - Holiday Inn, Lower Level, EVERYONE WELCOME5:00 p.m. “Celebrate What’s Right” Membership Banquet, H o l i d a y I n n D o w n t o w n6 : 3 0 p . m . I N F O R M A L OPENING, Pershing Center Greetings from City and S t a t e R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s F l a g C e r e m o n y Presentations, Masonic Bodies, Youth Organizations D i s t i n g u i s h e d G u e s t s , Introductions, Grand Pages, Assistant Grand Warders & Assistant Grand Sentinels

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007

6:45 a.m. (Prompt) “Love is in the Air” Breakfast, Holiday Inn Downtown8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Credential Registration, Pershing Center9:00 a.m. RITUALISTIC OPENING

To See the Complete Agenda and pre-registration forms, goto the Grand Chapter Website, http: / /www.neoes .org/ and click “Reports & Forms.”