From Labor to Rest
It is with a heavy heart we announce before this great state of Illinois, Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World Inc, to share with you a great loss in this state.
Brother Willie Neely, Hiram Lodge #1228, was born into that house not made of hands, eternal in the heavens, January 10, 2012 due to heart problems.
Home Going Service
for
Brother Willie Neelywere held on
Wednesday ~ January 18, 2012
FEBRUARY
---->SESSION PASSKEY
Introducing the ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL
newsletter
Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World Inc.
79th Supreme Grand Council Session
Las Vegas, Nevada
Convention Fact Sheet
Date: June 22nd -July 2nd, 2012
Location: Tropicana Hotel /Resort & Casino
Room Rates: $89.00 + 12% Tax Single-Quad - ($25.00 charge for Roll-away)
Rate available 3 days pre/post-convention
Hotel accepts: Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover or Diners Club
Reservations: 800-634-4000 – Use "Modern Free & Accepted Masons" or mention Group Code SFAM612), or online at HYPERLINK.
All reservation must be guaranteed with a one night deposit for the 1st night + 12% tax
Credit cards will be billed immediately when reservation is made. Cancellation required 48 hours prior to arrival- for full refund credit.
Cut off date for Reservations: May 23, 2012
Feb. 2:
1st Thursday Communication & Social hosted by Conquering Lion Lodge #579 and Harmony Chapter #957 presents to you SKOOL DAZE in Modern Free ~food and raffles ~
Feb. 10-12:
California Grand Conclave VALLEY OF THE KING GRAND LODGE & QUEEN ESTHER GRAND CHAPTER presents their 14th Grand Conclave
Theme: 'Look at California" (Theme Song by Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly)
HOTEL: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley 901 Camino del Rio South San Diego, Ca 92108
Hotel (Direct) Phone: 619.543.9000 Reservation Phone: 800.682.6099
HOTEL CODE: Modern Free Mason
Hotel cut off date:January 16th 2012
Self Parking:$7.00 per day ROOM RATES: $110.00 Single $120.00 Double $130.00 Triple and Quad
Group Code-Masons
REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00
CONTACT PERSONS:
Bro. Darrick Spears
Grand Session Committee Co-Chair
Email: Darrick.Spears@gmail.com
Phone: 619-243-4841
Sis. Sandy Borum
Grand Session Committee Co-Chair
Email: Sandy1799@gmail.com
Phone: 619-807-2639
Mail Registration to:
Sister Hope Mitchell
PO Box 503081
San Diego, CA 92150
Make Checks Payable To:
"California Grand Council"
Feb. 24: Bathsheba Grand Chapter "NIGHT OF THE STARS 2012" Illinois Pearls Rock ! @Mr. G's 9p-2am Donation: $10 Attire: Jazze Blaque.
Feb. 23-26:
Louisiana Grand Conclave KUJICHAGULIA GRAND LODGE #1502 & NIA GRAND CHAPTER #1503 presents their 19th ANNUAL GRAND CONCLAVE
Scripture:“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
HOTEL: DOUBLETREE HOTEL 300 Canal St. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
HOTEL CODE: LGS TEL:RESERVATIONS: 1-504-581-1300
AIRPORT CODE: MSY
ROOM RATES: SINGLE $139 DOUBLE $149 TRIPLE $159 Parking $30.00 a night
Colors:Black, White, and Silver
REGISTRATION FEE: Masonic $70.00 Non-Masonic $60.00
Registration Deadline January 31, 2012
***Late registration and/or onsite registration will not guarantee a banquet ticket ***
For Additional Information contact:
CONTACT:
Bro. Rodney L. Coates, Grand Secretary
Cell: 225-303-4765
Email: rcoates.kuji.la@gmail.com
CONTACT:
Sis. Jacqueline W. Walker, Grand Secretary
Cell: 225-221-0877
Email: jwwalk372@yahoo.com
Scheduled Events:
Mar. 8-11: Alabama Grand Session
Mar. 25-27: Florida Grand Conclave
Apr. 5-8: Illinois Grand Session - Session pass key - https://resweb.passkey.com/go/IllGrand2012
Apr. 19-22: Bahama Council Session
~~~Special Notes~~~
~~Queen Of Sheba Chapter No. 282 is having their "Annual Blanket Drive" Queen of Sheba #282 will be having their Annual Blanket Drive for the homeless. We are asking for donations of new or slightly used blankets. We will be collecting donations throughout the month of December & January. You may bring your donations to January 1st Thursday Communication, contact Sis Belinda Collins 773-573-5794 or any member of Queen of Sheba #282 for more info. See Attached Flyer.
~~Hadassah Chapter No. 878 has an ongoing charity collecting pop tops from cans to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. The more they collect, the less the families pay to stay there.
~~Mentoring Program: Masters Lodge #242 is looking for Brothers & Sisters to become a mentor at Julian High School. The mentoring program is Monday thru Friday from 3pm-5pm & Saturdays 9am-1pm. For more information, please contact Bro. Torris Brown 312-714-0936.
Session - Session pass key
Apr. 19-22: Bahama Council Session
If any member of King Solomon Grand Lodge or Bathsheba Grand Chapter that will like to be included in the distributions of the "Updates & Reminders", please submit your email address to:
calendarclerk@ksgrandlodge.com
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Tongue-tied by motions?
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procedure anyway? Try this online tutorial, here's a chance
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RULES
FOR 1st THURSDAY SOCIALS
As per the Grand Council Meeting held 11 June 2006, the following rules were adopted by the majority of the councilors
present as the prevailing rules regarding the 1st Thursday Socials. Any questions can addressed to
the Grand Master or Grand Matron. RULES
FOR 1st THURSDAY SOCIALS This is a .pdf file
IS YOUR LODGE CHAPTER OR HAVING AN EVENT SOON? Please post your event on the Announcements/Meetings/Events page so that everyone can be notified and it can be properly publicized! You can access Announcements/Meetings/Events page by selecting the link on the menu page on the left.
THE ANCIENT ART OF MASONIC ALCHEMYAfter being asked by several brethren concerning the ancient art of alchemy a decision was made for a paper. Read this article about Masonic Alchemy written by Fra. Dalton A. Noland. THE ALCHEMIST
PROPER PROTOCOL Did you know.... Proper MASONIC
protocol dictates to only use the title 'Brother', 'Illustrious',
'Grand Illustrious', 'Supreme Grand Illustrious' by a Lodge
member when referring to another member, and not to use other titles
unless it is used
to refer to that member within that perspective house.
ARE YOU DULY AND TRULY PREPARED BROTHER? Here's a better question: When was the last time you attended a Grand Lecture? Visit our section of our website on Freemasonry and click on the Grand Lecturer's link.
ODD FACT OK brand soda actually contains Acacia. (Make what you will of that!)
MODERN FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE WORLD, INC. is in the Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Learn more about Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction. Supreme Council, 33°, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA.
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Something You Should Know... Robert Rules of Order
ANTI-MASONRY POINTS OF VIEW Since the earliest days of Freemasonry, there were people and groups who opposed its existence for various reasons. Here are some very thought provoking sites for you to check out! Points Of View .
Problems?!? What Problems? A clearly written article on the problems facing Craft Masonry today, which are different from those of the Appendant and Concordant Bodies, according to this author. Worth your time to read carefully. Read This
Masonic Jokes Masonic Jokes can be found on this page by Southern California Lodge #529, if you are looking for something to brighten your day. Masonic Jokes
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