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Master's Dinner
District 009-NE     about 2 months ago
We are hoping for a great turn out

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No Special Meeting March 28th
Pleiades #478     about 1 month ago
Take due notice that there will not be a special meeting held on March 28, 2024. 

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Brother Alvin W. McAdory Jr. in Action
Pleiades #478     2 months ago
Our very own Brother, Alvin McAdory Jr. was featured on the Grand Lodge of Illinois Website.  

Brother McAdory in Action

Congratulations and keep up the great work in the pursuit of your drea...
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Widow’s & Ladies Brunch
Westchester #995     2 months ago
Today we honored the widow’s & ladies of Westchester Lodge
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Westchester 995 02/14/24 Agenda
Westchester #995     2 months ago
Westchester 995 Agenda 2/14/24



 

Opening:

 Reading & Approving of Minutes:

Reading / Referring of Petitions:

 Balloting:

 Committee Reports:

 1.   Temple Board

2.   Even...
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Westchester 995 January 2024 Minutes
Westchester #995     2 months ago
Westchester 995 January 2024 Minutes posted in Fles for Lodge members.

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GL Officers School of Instruction December 9th at Riverside Lodge #862 Postponed
District 009-NE     5 months ago
Bretheren,

The GL Officers school of instruction scheduled on December 9th has been postponed until February 3rd due to scheduling conflicts with lodges during the holiday season. I will let eve...
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Widows / Ladies Brunch Date Change
Westchester #995     3 months ago
Saturday 2-24-24, Widows & Ladies Luncheon. Food and decorations will be provided by Jazzy Apples Event Planning. Jazzy Apples will also sponsor opportunities for 4 Gift basket raffles. Brunch menu...
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lodge Visitation
Westchester #995     5 months ago
Brethren of Westchester Lodge visiting Lawn Lodge 
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Pleiades Lodge/Night Ministry Charity Event
Pleiades #478     5 months ago
I want to thank all the brethren that showed up and made this event a success.  Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control we had to cut the event short.  I won't go into details because...
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Passing of Brother Thomas Pete Frank
Pleiades #478     5 months ago
We are saddened to report the passing of Brother Thomas Pete Frank on Friday November 17, 2023.  

There will be a "Celebration of Life" scheduled at a later date and details will be provided whe...
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Happy Birthday
Westchester #995     6 months ago
The Officers & Member of Westchester Lodge Wishes WB Mark Senior Happy Birthday
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Congratulations to our newest Entered Apprentice
Pleiades #478     8 months ago
Congratulations to Brother Anthony Valencia on being initiated as an Entered Apprentice this past Thursday.  Thank you to all the Brethren who helped make the degree a special night.

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Congratulations to our newest Fellowcraft
Pleiades #478     8 months ago
Congratulations to Brother Brendan Gennaro on being passed to the degree of Fellowcraft this past Thursday.  Thank you to all the Brethren who visited and helped make the degree a special night.  

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Passing of WB Ronald B. Hogstrom
Pleiades #478     9 months ago
From the Master & Wardens of Pleiades Lodge #478:

Brethren,

It is with much sorrow and sadness that we have to inform you that our beloved, illustrious secretary Worshipful Brother Ronald Hog...
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Photos from Lodge Outing to Solemn Oath Brewery
Pleiades #478     9 months ago
Photos have been posted to OLP in the files section of the website from our recent lodge outing on July 27, 2023 to Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville.  A great night of fellowship was had by the br...
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Stated Meeting 7/12/23
Westchester #995     10 months ago
Good morning Brethren, this Wednesday 7/12/23 is our last stated meeting before we go Dark. We will open on the 1st degree. Please RSVP if you are attending. All officers, if you will not be able t...
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Visitation
Westchester #995     11 months ago
Brethren of Westchester Lodge visiting Riverside Lodge #862
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Westchester 995 6/14/23 Agenda
Westchester #995     11 months ago
Brethren,

Take due notice 

Opening in form

Old Business

Hastings (Condo) Treasurer Bill will report - no discussionBrick Garden - Get Milt's brick ordered.  Advertising throughout the b...
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New Facebook Page
Westchester #995     about 1 year ago
Like and follow our new Facebook pageWestchester Lodge 995
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1st Degree
Westchester #995     over 1 year ago
First Degree this Wednesday Jan 25th 2023 (2 candidates) at Westchester Lodge # 995. Dinner 6pm / Gavel 7pm. Please RSVP if you are attending 
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The Passing of R.W. Brother Ronald Wayne Hauser
Pleiades #478     over 1 year ago
R.W. Brother Ronald W. Hauser was a Twenty-Three Year Master Mason. Brother Hauser was appointed as District Deputy Grand Master of the 8th Northeastern District on March 1, 2015 until March 8, 201...
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Stated Meeting & Education
Riverside #862     over 1 year ago
Join Riverside Lodge September 15th for our stated meeting, dinner at 630 gavel at 730.This is going to be a great meeting! We will be continuing our school supply drive and our very own Right Wors...
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Open House Has Been Rescheduled
Pleiades #478     almost 2 years ago
The open house that was originally planned for Saturday July 23rd is being rescheduled for Saturday September 17th.  

If you are interested in volunteering to help organize this event please rea...
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Stated Meeting
Riverside #862     almost 2 years ago
Join Riverside Lodge for it's Stated Meeting! Thursday June 2nd. Dinner is at 630 and gavel is at 730.Dinner: Italian Beef SandwichesEducation: Vitruvian ManEducation: OLP use
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1st Degree conferral
Riverside #862     almost 2 years ago
Join Riverside Lodge for a 1st degree conferral on June 9th. Dinner at 6 gavel at 7. Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can prepare enough food!
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1st Degree practice
Riverside #862     almost 2 years ago
Join Riverside Lodge for 1st Degree practice Thursday May 26th. Practice starts at 700. Light meal beforehand. 
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Academic Bowl Saturday February 19th
Pleiades #478     about 2 years ago
Pleiades Lodge is sponsoring Wheaton Warrenville South High School and will be competing at Naperville North High School, 899 North Mill Street, Naperville  on Saturday, February 19, 2022 starting ...
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February Stated Meeting
Sunrise #996     about 2 years ago
Well attended Stated meeting in January. 

Sunrise 996 is coming back!!!!!

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Masonic Funeral
Pleiades #478     over 2 years ago
Pleiades Lodge No. 478, A.F. & A.M. will have a Masonic Funeral Service for W. B. John William Salyer at the Carbonara Funeral Home 1515  25th Avenue Melrose Park, IL at 8:00 P.M.on Friday, 9/10/21...
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COVID Update from M.W. Grand Master Stephen F. Oakley
Westchester #995     over 2 years ago
Please find attached an update from M.W. Grand Master Oakley regarding COVID.

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West 40 This Saturday
Pleiades #478     over 2 years ago
Hi Brethren,

 

Just wanted to provide one last update.  I will be unable to attend the event for the West 40 Backpack Giveback on August 7th, 2021 at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois f...
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IN PERSON LODGE MEETINGS START JUNE 1, 2021
Westchester #995     almost 3 years ago
Our Most Worshipful Grand Master MWB Steve Oakley has mandated that all lodges must meet IN PERSON beginning June 1st until further notice.  Virtual and hybrid meetings no longer an option at this ...
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Worshipful Brother Richard Hurbanis has passed to the Great Architect April 10, 2021
Westchester #995     about 3 years ago
Richard J. Hurbanis, age 78, of Indian Head Park. Beloved husband of Ruth Hurbanis passed on April 10, 2021  Rich was a 50 Year Mason, currently of Westchester Lodge 995; longtime member of Medinah...
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Brother Edward Sindelar Jr. has passed to the Great Architect 11/10/2020.
Westchester #995     about 3 years ago
Edward Sindelar, Jr. reported his father passed away on November 10th, 2020. Bro. Sindelar had a traffic accident and was sent to a nursing home for rehab where he died of COVID 19

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R∴W∴ Salvatore Joseph De Cola has passed to the Great Architect 12/12/2020.
Westchester #995     over 3 years ago
Salvatore Joseph De Cola, Sr. of Brookfield, age 90. Beloved husband of Joan Marie De Cola passed on December 12,2020. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. 

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Widow Betty Kohlbach has passed to the Great Architect 9/30/2020.
Westchester #995     over 3 years ago
Worshipful Brother William Kohlbach informed us that his mother, Betty, has passed away.

Betty was the widow of Walter Kohlbach, a Fifty Year member who was raised at Columbian 895 which later m...
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Brother Robert William Skrotbutt has passed to the Great Architect 9/28/2020.
Westchester #995     over 3 years ago
Widow Beata Skrobutt informed us the Brother Robert has died.

Robert W. Skrobutt beloved husband of Beata (nee Wlochowski); loving father of William (Melissa), Catherine (Paul) Kuczmierczyk and ...
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Worshipful Brother Milton Frank Petrik has passed to the Great Architect 3/25/2020.
Westchester #995     about 4 years ago
Brothers,

I am sad to report that Worshipful Brother Milton Frank Petrik has passed to the Great Architect 3/25/2020. Brother Milt would have been 103 at his next birthday. Many of us knew Broth...
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First seven brick being added to the Westchester 995 Masonic Memorial Brick Garden.
Westchester #995     about 5 years ago
See them in the Brick Garden Photo album

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