We endeavor to extend the fraternity's lessons into our daily lives in order to become positive influences in our homes, communities, nation and throughout our journey in the world. Steward. A report on the Hoop Shoot competition was given by Elks National Foundation Youth Program Associate Makenna Cannon. The announcement of the election was followed by an exuberant celebration as supporters from Millss Area 8 streamed into the hall. Lubbock March 19, 2022Annual meeting and installation for 2022 officers. About 1,000 Masons from across Texas are expected to participate in an annual event this week at the Grand Lodge of Texas. It exists to take good men and help them to become better men. The first-place winners of the contest were the New Bern, North Carolina, Lodge (Division One); the Presque Isle, Maine, Lodge (Division Two); the Casa Grande Valley, Arizona, Lodge (Division Three); the Waterville, Maine, Lodge (Division Four); and the Wallingford, Connecticut, Lodge (Division Five). All payments to the Grand Bodies should be paid using the electronic system setup by the Grand Bodies for payments. Inherent Power to Regulate Masonry . 24, Section 3. 1225, and the meeting will be held at 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX 78212 on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 am. In a letter to members statewide, Underwood assured members that ritual portions of the grand communication will not be shown to those participating remotely. The restaurant has graciously agreed to split the check for each guest. The speaker this year is Worshipful Brother David Clarke, CVO, who is the District Grand Superintendent of the District Grand Chapter of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean under the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland. WACO, TX The 185th Grand Communications of the Grand Lodge of Texas will take place over a three-day event in Waco beginning Thursday. We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. The hospitality room will be in the Addison Room of the hotel. . Texas Masonic History Ask A Freemason Becoming a Mason Guard Taylor Ruiz*, Phoenix, AZ; Esq. Don Lee 32 Grand Secretary ILL. Ernest C. Henry 33 Grand Recorder Bro. REGISTRATION FORM AND FEES MUST BE RECEIVED AT GRAND LODGE BY DATE INDICATED TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND! The important thing for people to remember is that every time you go out there is a risk, Craine said, adding that she was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a Masonic youth service organization. From https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits. . WACO, TX The 185th Grand Communications of the Grand Lodge of Texas will take place over a three-day event in Waco beginning Thursday. The Friday evening no-host dinner will be at Cafe Homestead, located at 608 Dry Creek Road, Waco, TX 76705. FINAL SCORES OF WINNING RITUALISTIC TEAMS, 1stKenton, OH (97.1112); 2ndPhoenix, AZ (96.5571); 3rdGreenville, SC (96.4582); 4thGrand Island, NE (96.3469), 1stDiane Bodwell, Phoenix, AZ; 2ndRobert Walker, Burien, WA; 3rdJohn Hines, Kenton, OH; 4thTracey Austin, Tallahassee, FL. The restaurant has a policy of no more than 4 bills for large parties, so bringing cash will make things easier. The lodge will be open by 9:00 a.m. and the business meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be hosted by Fort Worth Lodge No. Heading the slate was T. Keith Mills, of the Caldwell, Idaho, Lodge, who was elected Grand Exalted Ruler for the 20212022 year. Please join us for the December stated meeting of Texas Lodge of Research. 342 will be hosting the event. Justin Duty and other Masons prepare packets this week for an annual three-day event in the auditorium of the Grand Lodge of Texas on Columbus Avenue. .. 24, Section 1. Lect. He expressed his confidence that the Order will return to growth and his hope that the total membership will once again surpass the one-million-member mark, noting that we have the toolsand Lord knows we have the talentto conquer any obstacles that come our way.. She explained that although the COVID-19 pandemic forced an early end to the 20192020 Hoop Shoot, the competitors were able to complete the contest in 2021. 148, located at 1100 Henderson Street, Fort Worth, TX. The top male MVS Scholarship winner was Jacob Lockman, who was sponsored by the Mount Adams (White Salmon), Washington, Lodge. We look forward to seeing you in College Station! Seminars providing information about the work of national Elks programs and committees are offered every year; however, for the 2021 Grand Lodge Convention, the number of these sessions was increased from nineteen to forty-six. Reservation link and details to follow as soon as they become available. Once the flags were placed in the positions of honor that they would hold throughout the session, PGER McPherson introduced PGER Michael T. Luhr, who spoke about the Elks Pearl Harbor Campaign. Description. Stated Meeting Study Night Fundraisers Officers . He also holds the rank of Past Junior Grand Deacon of the United Grand Lodge of England. While 153 of Tuesdays reported cases are older, previously unreported cases, the 314 new cases still represent a record. The full text of the resolutions and full Grand Lodge Legislative Session voting results are available to Elks members at https://www.elks.org/convention/. The parade also featured the flags of the five branches of the US Armed Forces, the POW/MIA flag, and the flag of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Cryan says with the pandemic, some meetings will be online. After taking the oath of office, GER Mills swore in the district deputies for the coming Grand Lodge year and then formally closed the 156th Grand Lodge Session. It reports a membership of over 355,000 members organized in 2,100 local chapters (lodges), state lodges, and the national Grand Lodge. Texas is located at 3609 Shire Boulevard, Richardson, TX 75082, just east of Highway 75 on the George Bush Turnpike. . He made special note of the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of the Hoop Shoot. 27, Section 3. The Friday evening no-host dinner will be in the hotel at the Brazos Proper Texas Kitchen. Done under my hand and the Great Seal of the M.W. Installation of the 2020-2021 Grand Lodge Officers 1,014 views Apr 14, 2021 22 Freemasons of Washington 175 subscribers This is a live recording of the Installation Ceremony for the. The Worthy Grand Patron and I have been honored 1 year ago. 202114 FAILED: To allow district deputies to be appointed to districts other than their home district. To close the parade, the Louisville, Kentucky, Lodge honor guard and the members of the Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee escorted the worlds greatest symbol of freedom, the flag of the United States of America, to the front of the stage and paused as the assembled Elks recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Section 3. /articles/2021-grand-lodge-convention-highlights. Visit our Grand Master's Page to find resources for Masons. If you have used our data or site in your research or reporting, add credit and a link to Nonprofit Explorer in your story or publication and let us know. TO: The Grand Officers, Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons, Heads of Affiliate Houses working under a charter or dispensation from the M.W. Kelly Craine, spokesperson for the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, said everyone, including the Masons, need to be aware of the risks involved when going out, especially to indoor settings with large groups. Duties of Other Grand Officers. . Member Winter Session dues late fees will be $25 to the member and $25 fine to the Head of the Lodge/Chapter. Robert Burns Lodge No. Worshipful Master Jeremy Smith. Kenneth C. Curry . BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all attendees of the Winter Session shall dress in Lodge or Chapter shirts and collars if applicable. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Grand Lodge/Chapter officers along with the Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons of all lodges/chapter and all Heads of Higher House are to assemble with the Grand Body at our Annual Winter Session on Saturday January 16th, 2021. Section 1. Grand Lodge of Texas 2021 Installation of Grand Officers Livestream. . Transactions of theTexas Lodge of Research, Captain Peter F. Tumlinson: Texian Ranger and Mason. 25, Section 6. Mode of Election .. 25, Section 10. Read the API documentation . .. 28, Section 2. 127 at Round Rock Lodge in Round Rock, Texas. . 25, Section 4. Judge OKs autopsy finding as testimony starts in retrial of ex-Waco day care owner, Olympic-winning pole vaulter, pastor Bob Richards dies at 97, Man ejected from motorcycle in Waco dies Saturday night, Big stage doesn't faze La Vega girls, who believe they're more than ready, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza, Greece train crash: Public anger grows as death toll rises. 202106 PASSED: To allow a lodge to provide for the waiver of dues and fees of any applicant who is a current or former Elks scholarship recipient with a goal of encouraging membership. The Internal Revenue Service is substantially delayed in processing and releasing nonprofit filings, so documents available here may not be the most recent an organization has filed. Knight Wayne McDonnell, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Est. The business of the session began with the report of Grand Exalted Ruler Paul R. Ryan. Next up was the report of the Government Relations Committee, which was given by Chairman Vernon Saunders. Read the IRS instructions for 990 forms. 1260 will be co-hosting the event. More than 1,000 Masons from across Texas are on their way to Waco for an annual meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas in what is expected to be among the largest indoor gatherings in Waco during the pandemic that continues to rage unchecked. 342. . A donation of $12.00 for lunch is requested, and an additional donation for breakfast would be appreciated. Following the conclusion of the reports, the assembled delegates nominated and elected the Grand Lodge officers for 2021-2022. 28, Section 3. Its membership is restricted to men. Annual Contributions.. 29, or Pay Dues. No Expense of Officers, Representative or, Committees Paid .. 30, Section 2. 10. The Grand Lodge of Texas Memorial Temple is located at 715 Columbus Avenue, Waco, TX 76701. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services. The top female MVS Scholarship winner was Gellila Asmamaw, who was sponsored by the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lodge. Dear Brethren of Texas Lodge no.46 F&AM of California, A resolution was proposed at the November Stated meeting on 11-12-2022 to increase Texas Lodge no.46 Dues and Degree Fees. Annual Anson Jones Lecture at Fort Worth June 17, 2023Host will be Fort Worth Lodge No. Richard Schlaudroff and another presentation by Pierre Pete Normand, Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research and Fellow. I, Anthony Mondrey 33/90, Grand Master, am hereby calling the Most Worshipful Sunset Grand Lodge of Texas into its Winter Grand Session to be held on January 16, 2021. The organization has 64,120 members. Fraser is on trial this week in Waco after her 2015 conviction in the same case was thrown out on appeal. Freemasons in Texas - The Grand Lodge of Texas Af&am is a fraternal organization that governs the operation of 781 masonic lodges in Texas. 202112 PASSED: To eliminate the requirement that the lodge treasurer give bond if the Grand Lodge Insurance Program provides such coverage. Chairman Cotterly also presented the Marvin M. Lewis Elks in Scouting awards to Joe Black of the Littleton, Colorado, Lodge and Michelle Mott of the Plymouth, Massachusetts, Lodge. The meeting will be on Saturday, December 17 at 10:00 am. .. 28, Section 1. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons, and Heads of Higher House must present their Secretary and Treasure books for review. On Tuesday, McLennan County hit record breaking COVID-19 case numbers with 467 new diagnoses. Lect. Copyright 2023 Grand Lodge of Texas - All Rights Reserved. Asmamaw will attend Harvard University. Carol Brown, Phoenix, AZ; Chaplain Joseph Brown, Phoenix, AZ; Candidate Bonnie Days, Reno, NV; Coach Diane Bodwell, Phoenix, AZ; Assistant Coach William Darr, Phoenix, AZ. 851625 570 and Concho Lodge No. Stated Meetings: 2nd & 4th Friday of Each Month 8:00 pm Meeting Location: Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland, Texas 75049 Mailing Address: P.O. The Stated Meeting will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 19thin the Fort Worth Masonic Temple. 202110 PASSED: To codify fair process practices that are currently being followed in those circumstances where the rights of members, lodges, state associations, or officers of any entity formed under the Laws of the Order may be impacted. The meeting will be at the San Marcos Masonic Center on 3024 TX-123, San Marcos, Texas 78666. The December 2021 TLR Meeting will be held in San Marcos, TX on December 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM. About eleven thousand members had come back to the Order already since the beginning of the 20212022 year, and nearly thirteen thousand candidates were awaiting initiation. . The Grand Lodge of Texas has held its annual grand communication event in Waco for about 100 years and in the current building since 1947. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. 202102 FAILED: To allow local lodge Past Exalted Rulers Associations to incorporate for the purpose of raising, receiving, and distributing funds for such charitable, educational, and scientific purposes that are supported by its lodge, state association, and/or Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge Representative Grand Lodge Representative Darren R. Klinefelter 2022 L. Bryant Harris 2022 - 2023 Jerry Underwood 2021 - 2022 Barry D. Nightingale 2020 - 2021 William E. Marshall 2019 - 2020 Richard G. Stewart 2018 - 2019 District 54. 2021 - Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas Revised-2021, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save 2021 - Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas Revised-20 For Later. Elective Grand Officers . 25, Section 3. The Grand Lodge of Texas Memorial Temple is located at 715 Columbus Avenue, Waco, TX 76701. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly. Justin Duty and other Masons prepare packets this week for an annual three-day event in the auditorium of the Grand Lodge of Texas on Columbus Avenue. 2021 Grand Lodge Convention Highlights Normally, about 3,000 Masons attend the grand annual communication, he said. Masonic Home and School .. 29, Section 4. Reservations are required, please send email to reserve to WM Christian Moore at [emailprotected] Seating will begin at 6:30 PM,dinner at 7:00 PM. The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is a fraternal organization consisting of sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. On Saturday, June 12, 2021, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas and Jurisdiction virtually held its 2021 Revitalization Program led by Honorable Wilbert M. Curtis, Grand Master. Extracted financial data is not available for this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download. We expect to have several papers read, including a paper by W:.M:. . He encouraged the attending exalted rulers to be active in engaging with the Orders many national programs, including those related to youth activities, veterans service, and drug awareness. Eligibility to Office .. 25, Section 7. The regional finals and Hoop Shoot National Finals for the 20192020 season were held virtually in 2021 and involved each athlete competing in his or her own region under the supervision of local Hoop Shoot volunteers. ER Sean Brennan, Reno, NV; Est. Following Attorney General Moodys remarks, PGER McPherson returned to the podium to present a $10,000 donation from the Elks National Foundation to Camp Idlewild of Florida, which is a new camp for children with autism-spectrum disorders. Voting by Lodges and Members and Otherwise. 760, located at 5300 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75244. . The host hotel will be Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center at a nightly group rate of $139 for a King room. Waco December 17, 2022More details to follow as soon as they become available. Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Masonry in Texas. . The official work of the Grand Lodge Session began during Mondays business session. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons, and Heads of Higher House must present their rosters donating which members paid their Winter Session dues. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Secretaries and Treasurers of subordinate Lodges/Chapters, along with the Secretaries and Treasurers of all Higher Degree Departments must attend the Secretary and Treasurer mandatory workshop. It was a great night of celebration as the we welcomed the newly installed officers for 2021-2022. The meeting will be held in the main auditorium of the Grand Lodge of Texas Memorial Temple. This more than a centuries tradition was not about to be stopped because of a pandemic. To close her presentation, Morgan introduced Joe McClain, CEO of Help Heal Veterans, a charity that provides therapeutic arts-and-crafts kits to hospitalized and homebound veterans. The Grand Exalted Rulers report was followed by the report of the chairman of the Elks National Convention Commission, PGER Michael F. Smith, of the Plant City, Florida, Lodge. A TOTAL OF 6,672 Elks and guests from all fifty states as well as overseas territories gathered in Tampa, Florida, from July 4 to 7 for the 156th Grand Lodge Session and celebrated the opportunity to meet each other in person for the first time in two years following the cancellation of the scheduled session in 2020. Officers of United Grand Lodge of England 2020 - 2021. She was sponsored by the Great Falls, Montana, Lodge and won the Girls 8 9 Division by shooting a perfect twenty-five-for-twenty-five. The meeting will be held in the main auditorium of the Grand Lodge of Texas Memorial Temple. Election, Term of Office, Etc .. 30, Section 1. The Grand Bodies will no longer accept any type of cash payments of dues, taxes, or fees in cash. Hinkle announced that the 20212022 contest theme will be What Does It Mean to Love Your Country? Next, he congratulated the winners of the three Fraternal Committee media contests and the eighteen winners of the All-American Lodge contest, including the six first-place winners. Tonight, friends, family, and brothers welcomed the newly installed officers for Krum Lodge #1453. Masons pledge to follow COVID-19 protocols during three-day Waco meeting with 1,000 members. This meeting will also be the presentation of the 2021 Anson Jones Lecture. He noted that the Soccer Shoot had conducted its second virtual national championship and congratulated the five boys and five girls who were national champions in their respective age-groups. . Meetings will be held in their auditorium at the Grand Lodge of Texas in downtown Waco. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The customary $12.00 donation for lunch is requested. Staff writer at the Waco Tribune-Herald covering courts and criminal justice. Powers of the Grand Master 26, Section 3. During his presentation, PGER Luhr presented the Orders final installment of the donation, which amounted to slightly more than $260,000, to Pacific Historic Parks President and CEO Aileen Utterdyke and Director of Communications Jim McCoy. Duties of the Grand Master and His Deputy and, Grand Wardens. Redondo Beach, California, Lodge PER Karen Buchanan delivered the Eleven OClock Toast, and then eulogies were delivered for Past Grand Exalted Rulers C. Valentine Bates and Thomas S. Brazier. If votes at the December 10th Stated Meeting are in the affirmative by 2/3 of the [] Lead. Rooms are $99.00. https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1661882410792&key=GRP&app=resvlink. No Member Can Cast More Than Four Votes. And we are under the 50% occupancy rate for our facility.. The meeting will be hosted by Dallas Lodge No. This was primarily because the COVID-19 pandemic had limited the volunteer hours that usually make up a significant portion of the annual total. In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. . The final day began on a somber note with the observance of the Elks Memorial Service, which was led by Past Grand Exalted Ruler Robert L. Duitsman. . . The March 2021 TLR Meeting will be held in Round Rock, TX on March 20, 2021. To close his speech and round out the session, he encouraged the assembled Elks to join him in a Minnesota Elks tradition, which involved a rousing chant of Its great to be an Elk.. Installation of Officers. While the results of the voting were being tabulated, Activities Committee Chairman Wayne Cotterly announced the results of the Community Project Contest. San Angelo Lodge No. The TLR rate will be $85/night. Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to check-in. We look forward to seeing you in Lubbock! These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Prior to the election of the Grand Exalted Ruler, a number of reports were heard, and other officers were elected and appointed. The school was among the first 20 or so Texas charter schools formed in 1996. Since its inception, Krum Lodge has enjoyed steady growth, and strives to abide by the principles of Freemasonry. This is the 185th grand communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas, which has met in Waco for about 100 years and in the current building since 1947. The Friday evening no-host dinner will be at Los Barrios Restaurant, located near Davy Crockett Lodge on4223 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212. Voted on at Next Communication 31, Do not sell or share my personal information. "That's the reason why we're doing Zoom, for most of our meetings will be on Zoom," Cryan said. Get directions Home What is Freemasonry? He noted that despite the pandemic, he was still able to make twenty-two trips across the nation over the past year, and he thanked the Elks in the many states he had visited who had made those trips possible. Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. Fraternal Committee Chairman Robert Hinkle next gave his report, during which he congratulated the winners of the Americanism Essay Contest. If this organization has filed an amended return, it may not be reflected in the data below. Its goals are to advance the moral and social interests of its membership; to foster good citizenship, honest industry, and upright living; to cultivate the exercise of charity in its best and broadest sense; to assist the widows and orphans of its deceased members; to stimulate friendship, harmony, and brotherly love; and generally to promote, in its own way, the happiness of mankind. Tuesdays session opened with several brief reports, including the final report of the Board of Grand Trustees, during which Grand Trustee Chairman Jeffrey Miller indicated that the 20222023 dues would be fixed at $24.00$6.50 for the Grand Lodge, $12.00 for the insurance assessment, and $5.50 for The Elks Magazine. Officers; 2021 Installation of Officers; 2021 Installation of Officers. The revitalization program is composed of three (3) parts: Part 1 - Opening Remarks & St. John the Evangelist Observance. You can cancel at any time. The Comfort Suites on La Salle is our host hotel, located at 2700 La Salle Avenue, Waco, Texas 76706. Most Worshipful G. Clay Smith Right Worshipful Raborn Lovelace Reader, Jr. Gary Pittman, Greenville, SC; Chaplain Thomas Rovito*, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Candidate Derryck Menard, Kenton, OH; Coach D. Jack Buroker, Kenton, OH; and Coach Sue Buroker, Kenton, OH. By limiting the attendance to about 1,000 members, the group will be able practice proper social distancing, he said. Our cases are so high," Craine said. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 148 in the Fort Worth Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Worth. 127 meets in Round Rock Lodge, located at 111 Masonic Way, Round Rock, TX 78664. There was, however, other business to attend to first. Reservationis for Friday, December 16 at 6:00 pm. Grand Lodge Officers 2022-2023. He was the 2016 Prestonian Lecturer, and author of multiple books on Masonic history available on Amazon. *Rovito and Ruiz each won the William King Award, which recognizes the highest total score in each division during the preliminary round. 800 pieces of evidence. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. This represented an increase of five dollars in the annual insurance assessment, which Miller indicated was needed because of several expensive liability judgments against the Order. There will be a lunch starting at 12:00 PM, followed by the business meeting beginning at 2:00 PM. 1455, located at the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum, 3411 Longmire Drive, College Station. Attendees also came together to attend to the business of electing new leadership to guide the Order through the challenges of the 20212022 Grand Lodge year. He spoke about the significant challenges the Order faces in recovering from the COVID- 19 pandemic and his belief that the Elks response to adversity will help the Order become stronger than ever. The ornate auditorium at the Grand Lodge of Texas at 715 Columbus Ave. has a 3,500-person capacity, Underwood said. . Our host lodge is Davy Crockett Lodge No. 27, Present Charter (1900) and Enabling Act .. 19, Charter of 1845 . 21, Charter of 1846 . 22, Charter of 1879 . 22, Section 1. Loyal Knight Gary Steffen, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Est. Next up were the reports of the National Memorial and Publications Commission and the Veterans Memorial Restoration Trust and the preliminary reports of the Board of Grand Trustees and the Committee on Judiciary. To give attendees a chance to learn about national programs in the absence of the exhibit hall, an expanded program of seminars was offered. Members of Lodges/Chapters Under Dispensation will pay $125 per member. College Station March 18, 2023Host will be St. Albans Lodge No. "When you go outside of your home, you are at risk of coming into contact with someone who already has the virus. Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats. It is a fraternity of good men, linked together by honorable and indissoluble bonds, striving to accomplish these noble purposes, eschewing all interests in factional politics and sectarian religion and free from the dictation of both.
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