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Draft Minutes June 2023 Posted
Illinois #263     8 months ago
Draft minutes are posted for review.

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2023 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
Illinois #263     over 1 year ago
Information is in the Public folder. We will be supporting Peoria Heights H. S. 

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York Rite Activities
Illinois #263     over 1 year ago
PEORIA RIVERMAN'S Homer Opener Hockey Game. October 22nd, 7:00PM.

The entertainment committee has coordinated what we hope will be a fun filled night of hockey at the Peoria Riverman's home open...
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May Stated Meeting Minutes
Illinois #263     almost 2 years ago
Uploaded and available for review.

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Alta Lodge #748 Smoke 'em & Shoot 'em
Illinois #263     about 2 years ago
An afternoon of fun, food, and frolicking.

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Winter Storm Warning
Illinois #263     about 2 years ago
Brethren,

Current forecast has the Peoria area getting up to a foot of snow with severe impacts to travel. Reach out here if anyone needs help.....groceries, house heat, stuck in snow, shoveling...
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Lodge Building Update
Illinois #263     over 2 years ago
Brethren,

A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Stacy Caroll - DAN Network, RWB Earl Wys - Illinois Lodge #263, WB Tom Rehn - Illinois Lodge #263, Brothers Roland Batrouni  - Illinois Lodge #263 and Brandon ...
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Honoring Those who Serve(d)
Illinois #263     over 2 years ago


Thank you to the following members of Illinois Lodge #263 who have served our country:

Brothers Baker, Barnes, Belcke, Blevins, R. E. Booth, Bridgewater, Canfield, Chesko, Cloninger, Colglaz...
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Choose the Future
Illinois #263     over 2 years ago
The new Grand Master's motto.

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Do we Really love our Country? (from Midnight Freemasons)
Illinois #263     almost 3 years ago
Link to the article.

 

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Brother William "Bill" Bunker 75 Years of Great Service
Illinois #263     about 3 years ago
On Sunday, 21 March 2021, a small group gathered with Brother William "Bill" Bunker to celebrate the 75th anniversay of his Third Degree. Bill is a spritely 98 years young and regaled those present...
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COVID restrictions are easing
Illinois #263     about 3 years ago
Starting February 2021, we'll start meeting at the Lodge Hall once again. Masks and physical distancing still required. Other details as needed for specific meetings.

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Masonic Symbolism
Illinois #263     over 3 years ago
Interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShKqgDfsUhU&feature=emb_logo

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Detroit Masonic Temple
Illinois #263     over 3 years ago
This is a program that spotlights this fascinating building. Inspiring and shows what was done by our Brothers of the past and what is achievable by us and our descendents in the future.

https:/...
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Honoring those who Served
Illinois #263     over 3 years ago


Thank you to the following members of Illinois Lodge #263 who have served our country:

Brothers Baker, Barnes, Belcke, Blevins, R. E. Booth, Bridgewater, Canfield, Chesko, Cloninger, Colglaz...
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Worshipful Master Rehn establishes weekly meetings
Illinois #263     over 3 years ago
Brethren, 

The Worshipful Master has instituted weekly meetings. Informal meetings will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 PM at the Lodge Hall, except for the stated meeting which is the 4th Tuesday...
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Lodge History Page
Illinois #263     over 3 years ago
A Lodge History of the first 125 years of Illinois Lodge #263 is now posted. This was taken from the 125th Lodge Anniversary booklet on loan from Worshipful Brother John Henshilwood. Additions (esp...
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How many Past Masters does it take to repair a coat rack??
Illinois #263     over 3 years ago
Two! Worshipful Brothers Kirchgessner (Temple #46) and Gibson (Illinois #263) have repaired the coat rack and it's now ready for use. With winter coming on, now their's more space for coats.

Tha...
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New Link added
Illinois #263     over 3 years ago
I came across a new website/project that seems interesting, especially today. Check out https://www.masoniccivility.org/

 

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