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 July 2005

Hello My Brothers,
As I’m sure you can imagine, it has been a very busy and trying time for me as Grand Master. I want you to also know that the future of our Craft looks bright and promising and I am pleased with what is happening around the state. Here are some of the things that are happening:
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The Masonic Motorcycle Club International Annual Convention begins Thursday August 4 and runs to Sunday, August 7. The convention will be held at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs. All are welcome to attend. Make your room reservations directly with the casino by calling 800-626-5825. Rates for the group are $20.00 Thursday night and $45.00 Friday and Saturday. Registration and hospitality will be August 4th. A ride to Hibbing scheduled on the 5th with lunch at Mesaba Lodge #255 at noon. The cost for this ride is $11.00. The lunch is open to anyone. The cost for lunch for non riders is $6.00

Friday, August 5, an all you can eat spaghetti dinner will be held at
Cuyuna Lodge #276 in Crosby, with help from Mystic Lodge #213 of Aitkin.
Our group will be there around 6:30 pm. I believe the cost will be $7.00
and is open to the public.

Saturday, August 6th will start with a ride to the Emily Town Hall for the Annual Meeting. A picnic lunch will follow. A Bike show back at the hotel will be followed with a banquet dinner at 7:00PM. Registration fee for the event is $60.00.
This will be a great time for all
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Congratulations to RW Bro. Fred Vihovde on his election as the 3rd Vice President of the National Sojourners. If tradition prevails Fred will be president of this great organization in 2010.
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On July 23rd the first of six regional Masonic Seminars will take place at Fraternity Lodge #101 in Worthington from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. All Lodges in the South/West part of the state are being directed to attend. All will be welcomed and lunch will be served.
Discussion on this day will consist of questions concerning the future of Masonry in Minnesota: what we must change and what we can’t change. Everything concerning the Craft and each specific Lodge will be on the table.

Future Masonic Seminars
July 23 Worthington Area
August 20 Bemidji Area
September 24 Rochester Area
October 22 Duluth Area
November 19th Metro Area
January 14th Willmar Area
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Attention DR’s
At our December 10th DR Retreat I will be asking for a short written report on the status of each of your Lodges…………Thanks in advance for your effort.
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I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July, my Brothers,
Fraternally,
Andy Rice GM