VCR TAPES AVAILABLE FROM
THE
LODGE SERVICE COMMITTEE
FRIEND TO FRIEND – This video has been produced by the Masonic Renewal
Committee of North America to explain who the Freemasons are, what they
believe, and what they do. It answers
important questions which are likely to be asked about the Fraternity. 12 minutes.
THE FREEMASONS – Produced and filmed in England. This very interesting
video tells the history of Freemasonry, and the several activities Masons are
involved in. Although told from an English
viewpoint, it is excellent for showing to all lodges. Highly recommended. Very
good for mixed groups. About 30
minutes.
*OPENING THE DOORS TO
FREEMASONRY – An exciting video produced by the
Grand Lodge of Iowa in 1990. Excellent
for Friendship Nights, Fellowship Nights, lodge meetings, and for showing one
on one with a prospective member and his wife.
16 minutes.
*HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY IN
IOWA – A video produced by the Grand
Lodge of Iowa on the history of Masonry in our State. Terrific for educational programs, and may be shown to the
ladies. 17 minutes.
*LET THERE BE LIGHT – Designed to be shown specifically to the new Entered
Apprentice and his lady immediately after his Initiation. Also excellent for educational programs and
for wives of Masons. 20 minutes.
*DYNAMIC LODGE LEADERSHIP TO
MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE ‘90’S – Produced
by the Grand Lodge of Iowa, (a must see) for any Mason who has a
sincere desire to see Masonry in Iowa prosper.
This video is divided into two segments, dealing first with: How to Run a Meeting, Goal Setting,
Imagination, Communication, Motivation, Education, Sharing Leadership
Responsibilities, Establishing a List of Skills and Talents, and Building a
Stronger Membership Base and the second with:
The Nuts and Bolts of Dynamic Lodge Leadership. Should be reviewed annually by upcoming
officers and interested brethren. 60
minutes.
THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON – Introduced by former Senator Bill Bradley, this video
tells the remarkable story of George Washington’s life through original
historical prints from the Willard-Budd Collection at Mount Vernon. The illustrations dramatically capture the
highlights of Washington’s career.
Viewers come to understand and appreciate the formidable challenges
Washington faced as President.
Recommended for any audience. 30
minutes.
THE MANY FACES OF OLD GLORY
– One of the best and most complete videos on the
history of the American Flag. While
showing 26 flags of historic significance, this video will weave the exciting
and sometimes humorous stories of each into a program that will make you come
away a proud and better American. 40
minutes.
TOURING AMERICA’S CIVIL WAR
BATTLEGROUNDS – If you love American History
this video will be of great interest.
Good for an educational program and programs with mixed company. 60 minutes.
TOURING AMERICA’S NATIONAL
PARKS – Covers 20 of America’s most visited
parks. Ideal for showing to the ladies
while the men are having their meeting.
60 minutes.
READERS DIGEST - SCENIC
WONDERS OF AMERICA – Three separate videos --
One covering the Atlantic Vistas, another the American West, and the third
covering the Pacific Frontiers. Each
video last approximately 60 minutes and presents some of the most beautiful scenery
in America.
SYMBOL OF PRIDE – An excellent tape to show at Friendship Nights, Ladies’
Nights, or for general lodge viewing.
Explains what Freemasonry is in a very easy manner. This tape was
produced by the Shrine, and is 23 minutes in length.
WHEN THE BAND STOPS PLAYING
– Produced by the Masonic Service Association, this
tape tells of the need to remember our brothers who are hospitalized in
veterans hospitals, and explains the Hospital Visitation Program which is
sponsored by the M.S.A. Prologue by Brother Danny Thomas. A very good video, this can be shown at
Ladies’ Nights or Lodge Education Nights, etc.
23 minutes.
JUDGE DAVID SENTELLE – This tells the very interesting story of Judge Sentelle,
in his own words, of his nomination to a higher court being delayed because he
was a Mason. Eventually he was
appointed, and this inspiring story tells of his belief in Freemasonry. Excellent!
Good for lodge meetings, Education Nights, or Ladies’ Nights. 38 minutes.
BROTHERHOOD OF MAN – One of three movies on one video, this dramatizes the
“brotherhood” of man through Freemasonry.
Very good for lodge meetings and Education Nights. Approximately 25 minutes.
FACE OF LINCOLN – An excellent video about Abraham Lincoln, as told by an
artist who actually creates a bust of Lincoln before your very eyes. Excellent for Ladies’ Nights, Education
Nights, or lodge meetings. Impressive
22 minutes long.
A PLACE OF RESOUNDING DEEDS
-- A TOUR OF THE U.S. CAPITOL – Excellent! Introduced by Brother Fred Schwengel, former
U.S. Representative from Iowa. Good for
Family Nights and lodge meetings. 23
minutes.
A STAR SPANGLED SALUTE TO
IOWA – A brief pictorial view of Iowa and
its people. Good for Fifty-Year
Presentations, Family Nights, and Ladies’ Nights. 11 minutes.
TURNING THE TIDE – An interesting tour through the Scottish Rite Museum of
our National Heritage. Good for mixed
groups, or for Educational Nights. 16½
minutes.
THE LEGACY OF DeMOLAY – Tells of the organization and some of the men who have
been positively influenced by DeMolay lessons.
Very good for Educational Nights.
About 17 minutes.
CONNECTICUT - FOUR PART
EDUCATION SERIES – Four separate videos, each
for a specific purpose. Video 1 to be
shown before receiving the Entered Apprentice Degree. Video 2 to be shown immediately after the First Degree. Video 3 to be shown immediately after the
Fellow Craft Degree, and Video 4 to be shown right after the Master Mason
Degree. Very well done and super for
educational programs.
IOWA STATEWIDE MASONIC
TREASURERS CONFERENCE – Features discussions on
Grand Lodge Insurance by Ron Moore; Trust Funds by Bill V. Northup; Investment
Strategies by Jon Proctor; Best Interest Rates by Dean Schlapia; Wills,
Bequests, and Life Insurance by Jack Schreiber; Internal Revenue Service
Guidelines by Donald Gurney; Record Keeping by Ed Powers; Manual Record Keeping
by Dick Whilton; Field Financial Aid by Noel Willis; Young Masons by Steven Van
Langen, Mark Iles, and Bill Northup; and a terrific Wrap-up presentation of
Masonry by Edwin Blinks. Run time five
hours. Comes in three videos.
WILLS, BEQUESTS, AND LIFE
INSURANCE BY JACK SCHREIBER – Extracted
from above presentation. Excellent
educational program for the lodge members or for a special educational program
with ladies. 40 minutes approximate
running time.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
GUIDELINES BY DON GURNEY – Don is a retired Special
Agent with the I.R.S., and presents an informative program on what laws Iowa
Lodges should be aware of. He also
answers a number of questions that were given to him prior to the meeting
regarding tax exempt status and questions dealing with our lodges and the
I.R.S. Also extracted from the
Statewide Masonic Treasurers’ Conference.
Approximately 30 minutes.
WRAP-UP – Final presentation of the day at Iowa Masonic
Treasurers’ Conference 1991.
Outstanding presentation by Brother Edwin Blinks on Masonry; what it is,
past, present, and future. This video
is not only appropriate for an educational program in the lodge, but would be
ideal for a Fellowship Night with guests present. If you’re looking for a way to explain Masonry to a friend, sit
down with him and show him this tape. 8
minutes.
GEORGE WASHINGTON – The man
who would not become king. Very good. Long, 58 min.
THE HERITAGE OF AMERICAN
PATRIOTISM – History of the National
Sojourners, the military arm of Freemasonry.
See a military Lodge staged in Colonial attire. Vist the Sojourners headquarters on a
historic property once owned by George Washington. Learn the philosophy of the ancient Masonic Fraternity. Produced by Capstone Productions and
Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism.
30 min.
THE HISTORY OF THE BLUE
LODGE RITUAL – Presented by Robert G. Davis,
FPS at the 1996 Minneapolis Masonic Expo.
Includes how Thomas Smith Webb and William Preston influenced the
American Masonic Ritual that is now used by the majority of U.S. Grand
Lodges. 39 min.
MASONIC RENEWAL TASK FORCE
PHASE II – Barton-Gillette Study. Attitudes of non-Masons toward joining
Freemasonry. Videotape of the 1990
Presentation to the Conference of Grand Masters. 60 min.
ARCHITECTS OF FREEDOM – The program lists a surprising number of prominent
Americans who were and are Masons.
Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, politicians, industrialists,
inventors, military leaders, entertainers, pioneers and adventurers – all share
in the brotherhood of Freemasonry. It
also highlights the involvement of Masons in events that vary from the founding
of America to man’s walk on the moon.
25 min.
200 YEARS OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON’S MASONIC HERITAGE – June 26, 1999. Be a part of
the Memorial Association’s commemoration of the 200th anniversary of George
Washington’s passing and help celebrate George Washington’s Masonic heritage
along with the thousands there on June 26, 1999. Includes nighttime fireworks and appearances by “General George
Washington” as portrayed by William A. Sommerfield. 30 min.
TEMPLE OF DEMOCRACY – Join George Washington as he journeys from Mount
Vernon, crosses the Potomac River in a replica of the first steamboat, and
leads a Masonic procession and ceremony to lay the cornerstone at this Temple
of Democracy. As the ritual ends amid
cannon fire, the Statue of Freedom is once again set atop the Capitol Dome by
helicopter in this patriotic salute to the foundations of our representative
government. Approximately 25 minutes.
CATHEDRAL – Hosted by author David Macaulay this program is a
combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality
animation. Takes you to France’s most
famous and awe-inspiring cathedrals, travelling back in time to 1214 to explore
the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral shaped
by cultural and religious forces. You
are also treated to a close look at the vaulted arches, elaborate stained-glass
windows and dizzying cathedral ceilings that evolved with the help of such
medieval technology as the flying buttress.
60 min.
CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: THE MISSING LINK IN MASONRY – An ancient Egyptian obelisk in Central Park contains
hidden Masonic symbols. The 69-foot
high solid stone monument was a gift from Egypt to the United States in the
1870’s. It stood where Cleopatra and
Marc Anthony had their famous affair.
Watch as members of Springfield, VA. Lodge 217 dismantle and re-assemble
a one-fifteenth scale wooden replica, uncovering the Masonic symbols hidden
inside. 29 min.
THE NORTHEAST CORNER – Lively illustrated lecture by noted author Dr. S.
Brent Morris. Find out how the
Northeast Corner became significant in the Masonic Ritual, and why its importance
has increased in recent times, especially in cornerstone ceremonies. 21 min.
FREEMASONS HALL – The ultimate tour the Grand Lodge building in London,
England. This video contains footage
showing the Headquarters of English Freemasonry. A tour of the Masonic Peace Memorial building, known as “Grand
Lodge.” The viewer will get a look at
the day-to-day running of this organization.
1 hr. 20 min.
THE ENTERED APPRENTICE – Grand Lodge of Missouri. Excellent for Friendship Nights.
Suggestive without revealing.
Answers some of the questions of a new E.A. and his wife may have. 12 min.
THE MASON JARS – Norval P. Marks, P.G.M. Describes the many kinds of Masons using the analogy of different
types of Mason jars. 15 min.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR
FRATERNITY – For more than 200 years,
Freemasonry in North America has been the choice of men who want to make a
difference. From the heads of
government to a 90 year old wheat farmer in Manitoba, Canada; from a town of
350 in Kansas to the largest cities in North America men have found in the
Fraternity a way of life, brotherhood, relief and truth. See and hear the many ways you can be active
in the largest organization for men in the world. 23 min.
A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN
ROBINSON – United Grand Lodge of England. Masonry and religion. Grand Lodge of Missouri. See John J. Robinson, author of “Born In
Blood” and “A Pilgrim’s Path,” explain Freemasonry’s image problem and how
anti-Masons use old quotes and misquotes to smear the Fraternity. More importantly, hear John J. Robinson
describe how to deal with these attacks and even take the offensive. Edited into six segments (approximately
15-20 minutes for each).
THE FREEMASONS – United Grand Lodge of England. Overview of English Masonry. Outlines the story of the Craft’s progress
since it began more than 250 years ago and shows much of what is involved in
Freemasonry today. 24 min.
FREEMASONRY TODAY, TOMORROW
– Following the success of the video
“The Freemasons,” the United Grand Lodge of England has produced another video
showing the highlights of this anniversary meeting; together with parts of an
ordinary Lodge meeting, including excerpts from the Charge to the Initiate; a
Provincial gathering for a thanksgiving Church service; and some typical
Masonic and non-Masonic Charities. 25
min.
A CONSCIENCE FOR AMERICA – Scottish Rite Masonry, 1993. Learn who the Freemasons are and how the
Scottish Rite degrees build upon the fundamental Masonic principles. Learn how this Fraternal organization enhances
the lives of its members and brings added value to their families. Learn how Scottish Rite Freemasons extend a
helping hand, in many directions, to many people. 16 min.
UNSEEN JOURNEY – Search through the centuries of mystery and myths for
the truth about the world’s oldest Fraternity.
Discover the Craft’s work in places and ways you never expected. Featuring renowned Masonic scholar Jerry
Marsengill and Historian John J. Robinson.
1 hr. 5 min.
REENACTMENT OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON FUNERAL (2 PARTS) – Over 250
reenactors at Mount Vernon, including descendents of Washington and his slaves,
recreated the funeral of George Washington to mark the 200th anniversary of his
death. Several participants read
remarks by Washington’s contemporaries expressing sympathy for his death, while
others dressed in period clothing recreated the remarks made at the
funeral. Before and after the funeral
guests commented on the ceremony and telephone lines were opened for audience
comments and questions. 3 hr. 22 min.
*These videos may be
purchased from the Lodge Service Committee.
NOTE: These
videos may be obtained by calling the Lodge Service Committee Office at (319)
365-1438. You may also fax us at (319)
365-1439 or email us at Grand_Lodge_IA@MSN.com or etauto@n-connect.net. Please allow 2-3 weeks notice for these
tapes. All videos are available to Iowa
lodges on a loan basis free of charge except for return postage. We hope you enjoy them and benefit from
them.
LODGE SERVICE COMMITTEE
Grand
Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M.
P.O.
Box 279
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52406-0279
(319)
365-1438
The highest privilege that life affords is that
of learning, of converting knowledge into wisdom, or seeking the genuine values
of life by seeking Light and more Light.
Brother Dewey H. Wollstein