We’re rollin’ now! I want to thank the more than 30 brothers that turned out for the regular October communication. Now it just so happened that the Job’s Daughters and their adult advisors had prepared an excellent chili dinner for the brother’s that night. The young ladies also brought an outstanding video presentation on what’s new and exciting in the current Job’s Daughters’ program.

Pay special attention to the Friendship Night that will be held at the lodge on Tuesday, October 21^st. Brother TJ Berg has planned an evening where, in an informal setting, we can show our fraternity off to our friends and relatives. Please take it upon yourself as a Mason to ask at least one person to join you at the lodge that night. I guarantee there will be no arm-twisting or hard sell – just an outstanding opportunity to expose them to the idea of joining our fraternity. Things have changed and we are not hiding our group under a cloak of secrecy and we’re darn proud of it. Just ask the two men who submitted their petitions last night!!

Take a look at the minutes from this month’s Steering Committee meeting and the calendar of events. Pick out what looks interesting and fun for you and get involved. If you have a new or different idea, let me know and we’ll start working on it. This is YOUR fraternity.

Home: Montgomery

Wife: Dorothy

Children: Cynthia (35), Steven (33)

Occupation: Inside Sales Rep – Wausau Supply Company in Lakeville – 9 years. Former Manager of H.E. Westerman Lumber Co. in Montgomery and Cologne – 32 years

Hobbies & Interests: Collecting old phonograph records, fishing & golfing.

Other organizational involvement:

Montgomery Lions Club – Past President

St. John Lutheran Church Council Member and former Treasurer & past Council President

Masonic Career:

Raised – February 26, 1977

Worshipful Master of King Hiram Lodge #31, Jordan, MN - Twice

Secretary for MRVL #6

Meeting Date: 9/30/03

Brothers Present: 18

Brother Don Conn gave a treasure’s report stating that the Lodge has $8,669.65 dollars in the checking account as of this date

Reminder that the Lodge newsletter reports and articles are due the first week after the Steering Committee Meeting, they need to be sent to Brother Scheffert on time.

Reminders about the Job Daughters Chile Dinner before are regular Meeting on Oct 1, 2003 starting at 6PM. The Lodge Meeting will start after the Dinner. Brother Secretary Scheffert will send out Post Cards to the Brothers, also include the date of the Friendship Evening on the card.

Brother Richard Friend gave the final numbers on the 2004 Budget. The budget will be voted on at the next regular meeting.

A report was given about the Everybody’s Birthday event in which only 8 people attended at

Richter’s Woods. Those that attended had a fun time.

Friendship Night is all set for Oct. 21, 2003. Brother TJ Berg will do a Flyer for the newsletter.

Reminder that wives and children are invited to come. This is not a dress up event, come in casual clothes. This event will be a good time to bring a prospective person who you would think would make a good Mason, include their wife, children, or other.

Brother Mike Pierce reported that the Table Lodge scheduled for November will also include wives, guests, and prospective candidates. Watch for the date and place.

Brother Mike Sullivan reported that the Lodge would have 2 new candidates who have petitioned the Lodge. The petitions will be read at the next Lodge Meeting.

Brother Mike Kottwitz stated that he now has a list of Brothers who will be doing the Degree parts to get ready for the new Candidates. If you have not been contacted, and wish to help of take a part see Brother Kottwitz.

The HO HO Shriners Club from LeSueur has invited Brothers, and guest from MRVL #6 for a trip to the Shriners Children’s Hospital on Nov. 1, 2003 Cost of $10.00 per person. A flyer will be placed in the newsletter. Any questions call Brother Richter or Brother Conn.

Shakopee Eastern Star Members Jean and Ron Ward had been asked to come to our Steering Committee Meeting to give the Lodge Brother’s some idea’s on what the Star Chapter has been doing, and maybe where the Lodge Brother’s could share in some of the events. Some ideas were talked about but nothing was final. Both Groups are to meet again.

A request was made that we start putting pictures in the newsletter. Will try some as soon as we

Have some pictures.

The Committee is still working on the Lodge scholarship program. It should be ready soon for a Lodge vote. Want to have in order for the coming spring Grads.

Meeting Adj. Brother Scheffert Sec.

Dear Master Masons,

It’s once again the time of year that we would like to extend an invitation to all our Master Masons and their families to the annual Job’s Daughters Parent/Masonic Turkey Dinner. This fun event will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.

This year we are trying something new. We would like your help promoting Job’s Daughters by asking, you our Masons to bring all your daughters, granddaughters and nieces ages 11-20 to our turkey dinner where we will have a short public meeting showing all our visitors what Job’s Daughters is about.

So mark your calendars and call those girls so they too can join Job’s Daughters and become one of the Fairest in the Land. If attending, please reserve your spot by calling 952-440-6976 and leave a message. Thanks in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Michelle Barum, Honored Queen

Join us for a trip to the Masonic Home, Shrine Center and Shriner’s Hospital on

Saturday, November 1, 2003

We are planning bus transportation - $10.00/person

(Provided there is enough interest)

Departure times and places are to be determined

Departure time approximately 9:00 a.m.

Return time approximately 5:00 p.m.

Any questions?

Call: Don or Mary Seeman at (507) 964-2813

This is your newsletter, feel free to add to it!

Any Brother that wishes to contribute any article to the newsletter is encouraged to do so. Simply contact Dave Scheffert and they will see that your contribution gets published.

Brother Dave Scheffert

802 E. Circle Drive, Montgomery 56069

(metro) 507-364-5177

davidscheffert@hotmail.com

November Newsletter Articles are due to Brother Dave Scheffert by Sunday, October 26, 2003.

For the latest Lodge information, check out our Website at: www.mn-rivervalley.org