2005 The Plumb Line

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Minnesota River Valley Lodge #6

"Issued with the Permission of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Minnesota"

Plumb Line for May 2005

Hello my Brothers,
Here is my first addition of the Plumb Line for the 2005-2006
term.  You can count on a new addition around the first of every month from
now on.  I thank you for allowing me to serve you as your Grand Master and I
pledge to you my loyalty and diligence.  Together we can Make Minnesota
Masonry a viable force for good in our state.
            Fraternally.....Andy Rice GM

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All are invited to attend The Grand Master's Reception at the Minnesota
History Museum, 345 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, Minnesota on Sunday,
May 22nd 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Please come and help celebrate with the Grand
Lodge.  There will be free parking in the museum ramp.

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May 14th One Day to Masonry:
The Minnesota Grand Lodge will be sponsoring a One Day to Masonry class at
the Minneapolis Scottish Rite Temple.  This may be an excellent time for
candidates who have had their degree work interrupted to catch up and become
Master Masons.  Lodges who are interested might want to call those brothers
who have not finished their work.  Details may be found on the Grand Lodge
web site. But time is of the essence, the petitions and fees will need to be
in the Grand Lodge office by May 6th so the proper materials can be sent to
each participant.

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Minnesota Masonic Charities update:
At our Grand Lodge Annual Communication Sessions the delegates voted to give
the go-ahead in combining all of our charities into one entity that will
serve us better.  Minnesota Masonic Charities will allow for more efficient
use of our time and monies fulfilling one of Masonry's sacred tenets,
Charity.  A new Board of Directors for Minnesota Masonic Charities is now in
place and you will be hearing more of their progress and successes in the
near future.

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Director of Fraternal Operations Hired:
The Grand Lodge progressive line has contracted with Most Worshipful Brother
Neil Neddermeyer to serve as the new Director of Fraternal Operations His
job description includes visiting and assisting lodges, supporting District
Representatives and Area Deputy Grand Masters, evaluating Grand Lodge of
Minnesota programs as well as managing special projects assigned by the
Grand Master.
Neil has already visited a number of Lodges and is working hard in the area
of Lodge revitalization.

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There are only 5 shifts left for the kids ID State Fair program for 2005.
The remaining shifts are:
Thursday 8/25/05   5pm-9pm
Thursday 9/01/05   5pm-9pm
Friday     9/02/05   5pm-9pm
Saturday 9/03/05   1pm-9pm  (3 workers needed)
Monday  9/05/05    5pm-9pm
If you or your lodge is interested in participating in the KidsID program at
the Minnesota State Fair, please contact Jacob Geer at 651-771-7005
JacobAaronGeer@aol.com.
Your ticket into the fair will be provided for you. Thank you and I'll see
you at the fair.

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W. Brother Dan Akins, the Chair of our Membership Committee, extends an
invitation to all interested Masons for Friday, May 20, 2005 at 7:00 pm at
his home in Edina MN.  Participants will be asked to assist in finalizing a
draft of the new membership plan for Minnesota Masonry.  A final version
will be set containing all ideas and procedures that will attract new
Masons, improve the proficiency of our degree work, and retain membership in
our Craft. Please RSVP @ (952) 929-6087.

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Any Brother can sign up for the PLUMB LINE:
Any Masonic Brother who wishes to keep up to date with what's happening with
Minnesota Masonry can receive this free email each month.  Just email the
Grand Secretary at mn-mason@spacestar.com.
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Make Good Men Better...........................Andy