The Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M.

Masonic Schedule for June

(* Grand Master expects to be present)

JUNE:

* 1 – DUBUQUE – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony at Mosaic Lodge No. 125, 1155 Locust Street. The Rededication Ceremony is at 2:00 P.M. with a light lunch to follow. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 2 – WAVERLY – Third Degree at Tyrrell Lodge No. 116, 203 Third Street SE. (Personal)

* 4 – TIPTON – Informal Grand Lodge reception and Third Degree hosted by Cedar Lodge No. 11, 508 Lynn Street. A meal will be served starting at 6:15 P.M. Lodge will open at 7:00 with the Grand Lodge Officers assisting in conferring the Second Section of Third Degree. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 5-7 – CEDAR RAPIDS – 144^thAnnual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar. (Personal)

* 7 – MOUNT VERNON – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony and Program at Mount Vernon Lodge No. 112, 115 Highway 30 East. Social Hour begins at 3:00 P.M., the Rededication Ceremony at 4:00, and dinner at 5:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 8 – ALTOONA – D. Dean Johnson Grand Family Reunion. (Personal)

* 14 – MADRID – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony and Program at Star Lodge No. 115, 233 South State Street. Social Hour begins at 9:00 A.M. with the program and Rededication Ceremony at 10:00. Lunch is at 11:30 at Hansen Hall, 405 Gerald Street. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 15 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Apollo Commandery Pancake Breakfast. (Personal)

* 17 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Meeting of the Directors of the Iowa Masonic Library and Museums Building Endowment Fund. (Personal)

* 19-21 – MITCHELL, SD – Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. (Personal)

* 22 – NEWTON – Kingston Lodge No. 676 hosts trip to the Iowa Corn 250. Contact Worshipful Master Michael Zinser for reservations at 319-389-1512. (Personal)

* 23 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Meeting of the Finance Committee. (Personal)

* 24 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Stated Communication of Kingston Lodge No. 676. (Personal)

* 27 – URBANDALE – Meeting of the Masonic Charitable Educational Corporation. (Personal)

* 29-30– ST. LOUIS, MO – Imperial Shrine Session. (Personal)

Masonic Schedule for July

(* Grand Master expects to be present)

JULY:

* 1-3– ST. LOUIS, MO – Imperial Shrine Session. (Personal)

4 – DES MOINES – Independence Day – Happy Birthday America

* 7 – DES MOINES – Instituting Ceremony for Specialis Procer Lodge U. D., 519 Park Street at 7:00 P.M.

* 10-11 – BURLINGTON – 120^th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Iowa and Jurisdiction, Inc. (Personal)

* 11 – SIOUX CITY – Dinner at 5:30 P.M. at the Scottish Rite Center, 801 Douglas Street, followed by Third Degree with participants in biker garb. (Personal)

* 12 – SIOUX CITY – Grand Master’s Motorcycle Ride for Hope Lodge beginning at Abu Bekr Shrine Center, 820 Nebraska Street, and concluding in Logan. (Personal)

* 12 – NEWTON – Hope Lodge Fundraiser – $30 per person – Oklahoma Indian Degree Team hosted by Newton Lodge No. 59, 208 First Avenue West. An Iowa Chop Dinner will be served at 5:30 P.M. with Degree work beginning at 7:00 P.M. Reservations are necessary – to Secretary Wade Sheeler at 641-792-5258 or newtonmasons@iowatelecom.net. Ladies are invited to dinner, but no other plans for them. (Personal)

* 13 – MARSHALLTOWN – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony and Program at Marshall Lodge No. 108, 26 South First Avenue, Suite 500. Social Hour begins at 1:30 P.M. with the program and Rededication Ceremony at 2:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 16 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Meeting of the Trustees of the Grand Lodge. (Personal)

* 16 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Dinner meeting hosted by the Des Moines Scottish Rite. (Personal)

* 19 – IOWA CITY – Grand Master’s Motorcycle Ride for Hope Lodge beginning at Iowa City Lodge No. 4, 312 East College Street, #212, and concluding in Knoxville. (Personal)

* 20 – LE CLAIRE – Grand Master’s Fishing Tournament at Snow Lodge No. 44, 113 South Cody Street. Fishing is from “sun-up” to 1:00 P.M. A catfish fry ($15.00 per plate) is at 2:00. Reservations to David Melchert at 563-320-1084 or apebuilders@netins.net. G.L.O. fishing clothes. Ladies are welcome.

* 21 – AMES – Forum for new Master Masons. (Personal)

* 22 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Stated Communication of Kingston Lodge No. 676. (Personal)

* 24 – TIPTON – Forum for new Master Masons. (Personal)

* 26 – PERRY – 50^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony and Brunch at the Herman L. Rowley Memorial Home, 3000 East Willis. Brunch is at 9:30 A.M. with program, Rededication Ceremony, and tours to follow. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 26 – AMES – Shrine Bowl at Jack Trice Stadium. (Personal)

* 28 – DUBUQUE – Forum for new Master Masons. (Personal)

* 31 – OTTUMWA – Forum for new Master Masons. (Personal)

Future Cornerstone Ceremonies,

Temple Dedications, and Rededications

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May 17, 2008 – Humeston – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the new Humeston Public Library

May 30, 2008 – Coralville Lake – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the new Veterans Trail Memorial

May 31, 2008 – Pleasantville – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony of Pleasant Lodge No. 128

June 1, 2008 – Dubuque – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony of Mosaic Lodge No. 125

June 7, 2008 – Mount Vernon – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony of Mount Vernon Lodge No. 112

June 14, 2008 – Madrid – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony of Star Lodge No. 115

July 13, 2008 – Marshalltown – 150^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony of Marshall Lodge No. 108

July 26, 2008 – Perry – 50^th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home

August 2, 2008 – Iowa City – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the new Hope Lodge

August 9, 2008 – Spirit Lake – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for new Dickinson County Court House

August 18, 2008 – North Liberty – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for new Elementary School

September 11, 2008 – Decorah – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the Trout Run Trail