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The Kansas Mason
Summer 2016
A Publication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas
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FROM THE GRAND EAST Lyn E. Beyer. Grand Master of Masons 2016-2017
“Serve, Teach, Lead”: 2016-17 will bring more success for Kansas Masons
put forth more effort in our work. Our standards have been allowed
I am both honored and humbled by the
(communications). Lodges will need to
to slip. We need to regain pride in our ritual
confidence the Craft has placed in me to
bring Masonic education to their Brothers,
work, whether there are five or 40 Brothers
lead our Fraternity for the 2016-2017
attend the Leadership Academy and District
who show up for our Lodge meetings. Strive
Masonic year. I thank you for that.
Schools of Instruction (education). Brothers
to become more. Masonry is friendship,
must work on their ritual work and learn to
thought and study, responsibility, working,
the Craft. I, along with the Council of Ad-
open and close proficiently without ciphers
sharing and generosity. It’s not just showing
ministration, will strive to bring the Lodges
(esoteric). This will take personal time,
up twice a month. There has to be more.
and Appendant Bodies closer together.
effort and energy outside the Lodge room.
We are all Brothers. We will, also, work
But if we, as a Craft, want to become closer
leadership has provided all the tools neces-
diligently to bring our disparate Lodges back
to the standards set by our fathers and
sary to make a Lodge experience meaningful
into our Grand Lodge family. But remem-
grandfathers, we have to re-energize and
continued on page 2
This Masonic year will be a year to unite
ber, this is a two- way street. I have charged the Council of Administration and my appointed officers with the message of being positive in our communications with all Masons. The theme for the 2016 year will be “Serve, Teach, Lead.” This does not mean we will ignore the challenges, however. Numerous challenges face Masonry in Kansas. They will not disappear on their own. Our mission statement of supporting Freemasonry by assisting our constituent Lodges to achieve success and prosperity as assets to their membership and communities is our priority. The programs that have been created can accomplish this if used by the Lodges. We must all work together if we are to succeed. We will need to begin living our principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. We can renew our desire to have a more meaningful Lodge experience through excellence in education, communication and esoteric work. Lodges need to use the free Lodge newsletter, social media and Discovering Freemasonry programs
The good news is that the Grand Lodge
A CALL TO UNITE We have and get enough criticism and condemnation in life. It’s time to be healers and restorers. We have all had our share of adversity, loss and bad breaks. Pain is the sign of new growth – new beginnings. It’s similar to giving birth. When a mother has a painful contraction, the nurse say “push”. When you feel the pain of life – push! Pain is the touchstone of all growth whether physical, spiritual or mental. It is through this pain that we are given the choice to grow or suffer. Pain is mandatory in life – suffering is optional. Let the pain push you to new levels of growth. New levels of accomplishment. Allow it to push you to your destiny. Masonry, like life, is a journey and not a destination. Responsibility and accountability as individuals, as well as collective, is imperative for the future of the Craft. Character is more important than talent. Character is what you build during the tough times by continuing to do the right things in the face of adversity, loss and bad breaks. This is the preparation which will create excellence. Stop the criticizing. Stop condemning each other. We are all Brothers. Give the Brothers in our Appendant Bodies a reason to return to their Blue Lodge by being positive and making the Lodge experience more meaningful. This is not accomplished by ostracizing them. The tools have been provided but it takes individual effort and group effort to make it happen. Become active as a Lodge and offer solutions. When you give up, you become part of the problem. Sit down as a Lodge and create a plan. Then, act on it. Every Brother in every Lodge has talents and abilities he is not using for the improvement of his Lodge. I’m asking all Brothers to try. To renew and rededicate themselves to our Masonic experience. Become a healer and restorer. If we are united, we can accomplish and overcome any obstacle. Divided, we fall.
Kansas Masonic Foundation, 2909 SW Maupin Lane, Topeka, Kansas 66614
SUMMER 2016 1
FROM THE GRAND EAST "Serve, Teach, Lead" and they are developing more. The Lodges us-
become a player.
ing, with over 400 in attendance, and which
ing these tools are building and growing. They
Let’s stop condemning and begin mending. included participation by all the Appendant
are experiencing new life and new evolution.
This year’s Annual Communication was
Bodies and the youth groups. It was impres-
There are numerous success stories. Add that
a resounding success with just under 700
sive. And all accomplished in peace and
to the many new Kansas Masonic Foundation
registered. We all had insightful and exciting
harmony. I know of no other organization
programs, and success cannot be far behind.
moments that will be remembered for many
in which that could occur. The Craft did
years. The rededication of our State Capitol
themselves proud.
Brothers, we need to empty our buckets.
Brothers, you are the Grand Lodge of
The ones filled with “I can’t,” “I won’t,”
with our Prince Hall Brothers and almost
“We did that 30 years ago,” “I don’t like
600 Brothers present. The opportunity to
Kansas. You are the future and I am proud
Charley,” “I don’t like Grand Lodge.” Dump
witness the historical George Washington
of all my Brothers. All organizations are run
the bucket for the good of your Lodge and
Bible along with a beautiful display of other
by those who show up. Always be ready to
the advancement of Masonry in Kansas.
Grand Lodge artifacts. The Grand Lodge
assist in this Great and Glorious work.
When you dump your bucket, you make
officers opening the Grand Lodge at 12:01
Unite for Kansas Masonry.
room for improvement, growth, activity, and
a.m. Friday morning to put on the Sublime
new words: “we can” and “we will.” If we
Degree for Brother Chuck Rodman, an
can unite and help each other, there is no
experience he will never forget. The lively
challenge we cannot overcome.
discussions about important issues. The
Lyn E. Beyer,
installation of officers on Saturday morn-
Grand Master
Divided we will fall. Join the team and
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR
PLEDGE YET? If not, join your Kansas Masonic Brothers and do so today!
We have identified several future priorities for us as an organization. These priorities represent, not new directions or goals for KMF, but expansions and extensions of our foundational goals, which emerge from our vision and mission.
Fraternally,
GOALS
SCIENTIFIC/RESEARCH MASONIC CANCER ALLIANCE
ADULT SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING SERVICE
EDUCATIONAL
KANSAS MASONIC LITERACY CENTER GRAND LODGE MUSEUM & LIBRARY CREATION & RENOVATION MUSEUM & LIBRARY ARCHIVIST ENDOWMENT KANSAS FREEMASONRY PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
CHARITABLE BUI LDING KANSAS
KANSAS MASON PRIDE COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MILITARY AFFAIRS PARTNERSHIP
For Questions call or email Bob Shively, Executive Director, Kansas Masonic Foundation at Bob@KansasMasonic.Foundation (785) 357-7646
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KANSAS MASONIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
GRAND SECRETARY By Tracy L. Bloom, PGM, Grand Secretary
Exciting 160th Annual Communication Draws Record Attendance, Launches Masons into New Initiatives Our 160th Annual Communication, just
All of those things coupled with this
sations with brothers who have questions or just want to say “Hi.” Brothers, I can assure you that even if I was unable to
concluded, was the best I’ve been to since
being one of the best attended Annual
visit with you at the Annual Communica-
being raised as a Master Mason in 1994, and
Communications in a long time made for
tion you are welcome to call, text or email
I haven’t missed any of them. It was well
a great event. Of course, that means a lot
me anytime. I’ll try my best to reply as
attended, and there was a lot going on, from
of work for our office and staff, but it all
quickly as possible and either answer your
the early morning opening of Grand Lodge
seems to come together and afterwards we
questions personally or direct you to the
at 12:01 a.m. Friday for a very special pur-
all breathe a sigh of relief and relax a little.
person who can. I work for you, and am
pose, to the reenactment of the laying of the
But not for long, because the Monday after
always available.
cornerstone of the State Capitol building,
the session we are all back to work and
to the presence of the George Washington
planning for the next session, which we are
capita tax proposal did not pass, but it
Inaugural Bible, to the silent and live auctions
predicting to be just as exciting and as well
gave the Council of Administration (COA)
conducted by our Kansas Masonic Founda-
attended, if not better.
direction for another proposal at the next
I was personally disappointed the per
My personal regret during the Annual
Annual Communication. Additionally, the
of Kansas Freemasonry. Hopefully, everyone
Communication is not having more time to
Grand Lodge Office, with the support of
who attended got something out of at least
just visit and socialize with all of the broth-
the COA, will be embarking, very soon,
part of the festivities. Additionally, to my
ers who attend. It seems like about half
on some aggressive initiates to increase
knowledge, this was the first time there were
of my time is spent putting out small fires,
membership and thus income for the Grand
artifacts displayed from our own Library/
which leaves little time for genuine conver-
Lodge. Each Master and Secretary of the
tion to raise money for the charitable arm
Museum, which dovetailed nicely with the display of the George Washington Bible. Dylan Kuhlman, our archivist, was excited to put together the display and, in the process, even discovered some hidden treasures, which I’m sure he will be sharing with you soon. We always suspected there are historically significant items in our collection, but none had been catalogued or preserved. As Dylan digs and sifts through the multitude of items in our possession, our detailed catalogue grows. Dylan is, of course, available for questions and assistance for our lodges and will offer suggestions and help with preserving your own artifacts. All your lodge needs to do is call.
SCORE CARD
PROPOSED BY-LAW REVISIONS Proposal 1 Increase the Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax by $6.00 in 2017 and $5.00 each year thereafter for 6 years. _____ Faile T PASdSIN G! _____ Passed NO Proposal 2 Move the day of the Grand Lodge Annual Communication from the third Friday to the third Saturday of March.
T PASdSIN G! _____ Faile _____ Passed NO
Proposal 3 Prohibit those having a speaking part in a Tyled Lodge from having a cipher on their person during the meeting.
T PASdSIN G! _____ Faile _____ Passed NO
Proposal 4 Clarify the minimum proficiency requirements for candidates and require proficiency be demonstrated on all three degrees.
SIN G!
T PASd _____ Faile _____ Passed NO
Proposal 5 Require Occasional Lodges to meet quarterly instead on annually.
SIN G!
T PASd _____ Faile _____ PassedNO
constituent subordinate lodges will be contacted about the first phase of the initiative, and I would appreciate, as would the COA, your upmost attention to the program and your aid and assistance to ensure success. With that, I wish to personally say “Thanks” to everyone who had a hand in helping out with this Annual Communication. There are many, many who committed their time and energy, and I’d love to name them all, but would be afraid that I’d miss someone. I’ll choose instead to send my gratitude to everyone for their help, aid and assistance. You are all amazing, and I greatly appreciate your help!
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
www.kansasmason.org
The Kansas Mason Established 1963
Why did KMF identify nine (9) programs
The Kansas Mason is the official publication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Kansas, formally organized March 17, 1856.
for the 50th Anniversary Campaign?
A
lmost 2 years ago, KMF sent letters to all of the statewide universities and colleg-
The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas 320 SW 8th Avenue Topeka, Kansas, 66603-3912
es soliciting ideas for possible funding. The criteria identified were threefold—must be good for Kansans, Kansas communities and provide involvement opportunity for our 225 Lodges. While KMF received a number of proposals, the six academic programs of the campaign provided great diversity—continued work
I noticed during the rededication ceremony
with Cancer Research through the Masonic
of the State Capitol at Annual Communication
Cancer Alliance (University of Kansas); Adult
our Brothers of Prince Hall were included—
Speech/Language Program (Ft. Hays State
Thank You!
University); Masonic Literacy Center (Emporia State University) and Kansas Masons Military
O
ver the past several years, leadership of the two bodies, Grand Lodge of Kansas
and Prince Hall Masons of Kansas, has been
Affairs Program, Kansas Masons Statewide
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Entrepreneurship Challenge, and Kansas Ma-
meeting to further identify ways in which all
son Pride Communities of Excellence Program
Kansas Masons can work closer together. This
(Kansas State University). Specifically, these six
is the first event that you saw the two bodies
programs will provide every Kansas Masonic
working together and more are planned this
Lodge the opportunity to get more actively
coming year.
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three programs are more Masonic, focused
Will every March 18th in the future be
No compensation is allowed or intended for any articles, photographs, or other material submitted or published.
on preserving our history (Library/Museum
designated Kansas Masons Day? I really like
renovation and creating permanent position
the concept and recognition!
involved in their communities. The other
of Archivist) and a two-year campaign creating Public Awareness of Kansas Masons. GOAL
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LEADERSHIP
W
hile it may make sense in the future, given the activities going on at the
time to bring further light on the Craft for
GOAL
2
PROGRAMS
FUTURE PRIORITIES: SCIENCE & RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION MASONIC FOUNDATION KANSAS MASONIC THE KANSAS OF THE GOALS OF
GOAL
3
FUNDING
GOAL
COMMUNICATIONS
“Are we willing to start working even harder, so that the good we do reaches even farther into the future and makes an even bigger positive difference to Kansans and Kansas Communities in the generations to come?”
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the good work it is doing, having an “annual”
ALLIANCE CANCERALLIANCE MASONICCANCER MASONIC
GOALS2,2,44&&55 GOALS
Million $5.0Million $5.0
Kansas ofKansas Universityof University
LANGUAGE SPEECH,LANGUAGE ADULTSPEECH, ADULT SERVICE HEARINGSERVICE ANDHEARING AND
GOAL22 GOAL
years $250,000/5years $250,000/5
State HaysState FortHays Fort
Kansas Masons Day would most likely lose its
MASONIC KANSASMASONIC KANSAS CENTER LITERACYCENTER LITERACY
GOALS2,2,44&&55 GOALS
years Million/10years $8.5Million/10 $8.5
State EmporiaState Emporia
impact if celebrated every year. We as Masons
MUSEUM&& LODGEMUSEUM GRANDLODGE GRAND CREATION LIBRARYCREATION LIBRARY RENOVATION &&RENOVATION
SCIENTIFIC/RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC/RESEARCH
GOAL
THE CRAFT
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– MICHAEL TAVARES, KMF PRESIDENT
As we at KMF look toward the future, we are thrilled and thankful for the rich history and heritage that we have. We are deeply committed to our vision and mission, and excited to maintain our
current goals and priorities. We also look with great enthusiasm toward the future of our Foundation, as well as its work and influence in our region. With this in mind, we have identified several future priorities for us as an organization. These priorities represent, not new directions or goals for KMF, but expansions and extensions of our foundational goals, which emerge from our vision and mission.
To achieve these outcomes, KMF has worked in concert with organization leaders, universities, and other constituents to identify
nine priority initiatives - both within KMF’s structure and through partnership with Kansas organizations and institutions - that will be the focus of the Building Kansas Campaign.
EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
believe our actions speak loudly for us and will
GOAL55 GOAL
Million $2.0Million $2.0
LIBRARY MUSEUM&&LIBRARY MUSEUM ENDOWMENT ARCHIVISTENDOWMENT ARCHIVIST
GOAL55 GOAL
Million $1.0Million $1.0
FREEMASONRY KANSASFREEMASONRY KANSAS AWARENESS PUBLICAWARENESS PUBLIC CAMPAIGN CAMPAIGN
GOALS44&&55 GOALS
Million $1.0Million $1.0
PRIDE MASONPRIDE KANSASMASON KANSAS EXCELLENCE OFEXCELLENCE COMMUNITIESOF COMMUNITIES
GOAL22 GOAL
years Million/5years $1.0Million/5 $1.0
University StateUniversity KansasState Kansas
UNIVERSITY STATEUNIVERSITY KANSASSTATE KANSAS AFFAIRS MILITARYAFFAIRS MILITARY PARTNERSHIP PARTNERSHIP
GOAL22 GOAL
years $750,000/5years $750,000/5
University StateUniversity KansasState Kansas
MASONIC KANSASMASONIC KANSAS ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE CHALLENGE
GOAL22 GOAL
years $750,000/5years $750,000/5
University StateUniversity KansasState Kansas
reserve special situations in the future to bring
CHARITABLE CHARITABLE
the Craft to the forefront of the public.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE FEATURED ARTICLES FROM THE GRAND EAST 1 “Serve, Teach, Lead”: 2016-17 will bring more success for Kansas Masons GRAND LODGE
Annual Communication: One For The History Books 12 Learning to Lead 6
2016 District and Area Deputy Grand Master’s Orientation
14
Grand Lodge Officers 2016-17
16
District and Area Map Shoring our Foundation for a Stronger Tomorrow A Selfless Approach to Mentoring Awards From The Grand Lodge Of Kansas Dramatized Version Of The Third Degree
18 20 22 23
FEATURE ARTICLE 24 BUILDING KANSAS Kansas Masonic Literacy Center
DEPARTMENTS 3 GRAND SECRETARY Exciting 160th Annual Communication Draws Record Attendance, Launches Masons into New Initiatives
4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 26 LODGE OF RESEARCH Product, Service & Price 28 MEMBER INTERVIEW Jeremie Walker
30 FROM THE ARCHIVES 1863: Aid For Lawrence Emphasizes Charitable Spirit of Kansas Lodges 33 MAKING A DIFFERENCE Newly Appointed Board Trustees Cancer Screening Clinic Calendar Kansas Masonic Foundation Scholarships Soar for 2016! Annual Communication Auction 42 HOME WARMINGS What Kind Of Care Does KMH Offer? 43 BOOK REVIEW Macoy’s Modern Worshipful Master’s Assistant 45 OUT AND ABOUT 48 EVENTS CALENDAR
The Kansas Mason (ISSN 2380-372X) is published quarterly (2/1; 5/1; 8/1; 11/1) by the Kansas Masonic Foundation, 2909 SW Maupin Lane, Topeka, KS 66614-5335 at the direction of the Council of Administration from the office of The Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M. of Kansas. Periodicals Postage Paid at Topeka, KS 66675. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Kansas Mason, 2909 SW Maupin Lane, Topeka, KS 66614.
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One For The History
Books
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 2016
GRAND LODGE By Kansas Masonic Foundation Staff
The 160th Annual Communication drew a record number of Kansas Masons to Topeka for a celebration of Masonic history and an exciting look to the future.
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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 2016 Almost 600 Masons converged in Topeka March 17-19, and they were privileged to
Masonic history come alive. “It puts a little more to it,” he said. “You
participate in the rededication of the State
read all this history when you’re younger,
Capitol cornerstone 150 years after it was
but when you get older, it really starts to
originally put in place. Held in conjunction
come together for you.”
with the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand
For Joseph Mitchell, of Union Lodge
Lodge of Kansas, Masons from as far away as
No. 7 in Junction City, the depth of Masonic
Scotland witnessed the moving and impor-
history worldwide tells him that he’s exactly
tant acknowledgement of Freemason history.
where he should be.
The ceremony was held on a typical
“It tells me that what I’m in is what I
Kansas almost-spring day, complete with
should be in – not like a tumbleweed blow-
rain and chilly air. But cloudy skies couldn’t
ing through . There’s a richness of history
blunt the excitement of honoring the Kansas
– I think everybody wants to feel like what
Masonic history.
they’re involved in has been around forever
“It was impressive and a huge crowd,” said Russell Hull, of Hill City’s Millbrook
and forever,” he said. Mitchell, who found his way to the
Lodge No. 281. “There was a lot of history
Masons in 2008 when he was 60, said being
there.”
a Mason fills him with pride.
The weather, Hull admitted, was a deter-
“What I find is the opportunity to
rent, and in just a suit and with no hat, he said
continue to grow and to meet people from
he got pretty cold. But even so, seeing the
all walks of life, all of whom are working on
ceremony performed in much the same way
who they are and how they can help their
as it was done 150 years ago connected him
communities,” he said. “It’s the only group
to the rich history of Masons in the state.
that selects the very best of men and tries
It reminded him, he said, of a reenactment of a Passover supper where the pas-
to make them better.” The focus of Masons on doing more and
tor had someone come in and take a man
becoming more was evident in announce-
out in handcuffs. The reality of seeing that
ments made about the work and focus of
hit him hard, and it was the same to stand
the Kansas Masonic Foundation. Robert continued on page 10
on the capitol steps and see that bit of
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 2016
Shively, Executive Director, shared a new
“Many today believe that they have ev-
For him, the historical value of the experi-
initiative that represents five fundamental
erything that they need,” Shively said. “We
ence will remain with him. In particular, he
goals – leadership, programs, funding, com-
are offering an opportunity that they can
was impressed to see the George Washing-
munications and the Craft.
become more if they knew what Freema-
ton Bible that was on display.
Masonic leaders worked throughout the last year to develop strategic partners
sonry had to offer.” One well-known Kansan is aware of
“So many different things throughout our history are tied to the Masons,” he said, add-
by sending letters to all universities and
what Freemasonry offers, and former Sen.
ing that he tried to get pictures of the Bible
colleges, seeking opportunities to invest in
Bob Dole threw his support behind the
and was impressed thinking about all the
Kansans and Kansas communities and make
campaign by agreeing to be its chairperson
historical figures who had held it. A Mason
a difference.
and by making a “lead” gift.
for just a short time, he said he continues to
Shively announced that $8.5 million has
Grand Master Daren Kellerman remind-
learn every day. “Going through all the processes, I’ve
already been pledged or under consider-
ed those gathered of the commitment of
ation toward the ultimate goal of raising $20
Masons everywhere to bettering the world
learned a lot about the Masons, and his-
million to support long-term programs like
through programs like those announced and
torical aspects of the Bible and things that I
the KU Cancer Center and to initiate new
also by simply how they live.
didn’t even know about. I also learned a lot
programs that will help Kansans.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are the Free-
about myself in the process,” he said.
masons of Kansas, and from the heart of this
Although he loves the history, Jacobs
accomplish three craft-related initiatives,
nation, we are trying to change the world, to
said he’s also impressed by the camaraderie
including renovating the library to better
become more,” he said.
among Brothers.
In addition, monies will be raised to
house historical items and setting up an endowment to hire an archivist. A third initiative, Shively said, will focus on letting Kansans know who the Masons are through a two-year public awareness campaign. The campaign will focus on the slogan “Become More,” he said.
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The announcements and historical signifi-
“The thing that floors me is I’ve heard
cance of the 160th Annual Communication
several stories where there’s been guys clear
of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were not lost
across the country and they’ve been stranded
on those in attendance.
and they’ve needed help, and it’s been an-
Matt Jacobs, who was at his first annual
other Mason that’s ended up helping them,”
communication as a member of Hebron
he said. “It’s really cool to know that you’re
Lodge No. 314, said it was also his first op-
part of a brotherhood that anywhere I go in
portunity to witness a building dedication.
the United States, I’ve got instant friends.”
(L to R) M\W\Larry S. Coleman, Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons in Kansas; R\W\Michael J. Tavares, President Kansas Masonic Foundation; Sam Brownback, Governor of Kansas; M\W\Daren L. Kellerman, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas
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earning to Lead
GRAND LODGE
By B. Cole Presley, Deputy Grand Master
2016 District and Area Deputy Grand Master’s Orientation
On February 6th, at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Topeka, Incoming District and Area
Deputy Grand Masters gathered for their annual orientation. This group of new and dedicated leaders are from all across the state and began training in earnest for what promises to be an exciting and challenging year in Kansas Masonry. The session began with a welcome from DGM and incoming Grand Master Lyn Beyer who put them straight to work. The Orientation consisted of briefings and training related to the Grand Lodge Strategic Plan, current programs as well as instruction on Lodge visits and support.
incoming District Deputies are largely new with just under 40% returning from the previous year
This year, the incoming
of Kansas.” Other’s reported as well that
visits are conducted, Lodges get the re-
District Deputies are
they felt prepared to serve and to lead the
sources they need through District Deputies
largely new with just
Lodges assigned to them.
and be in a better position to work in a more
under 40% returning
Area Deputy Grand Masters have seen
broadly defined leadership environment.
their roles adapted greatly in the last four
Area Deputies are also being tasked this year
With this many new Deputies, training was
years and this year’s training showed them
with the development of a strategic plan for
paramount to success given these men are
that their leadership roles are increasing
their respective jurisdictions. In achieving this
new to the position.
again. In an effort to streamline communi-
mission, look for your Area Deputy to reach
cation and administration, the Council of
out to your lodges in assistance.
from the previous year.
When asked how he felt about the
This group of leaders also received an in-
training, incoming District Deputy, Robert
Administration has moved the Area Deputies
McClarty, said, “ The Orientation afforded
into a supervisory role of District Deputies.
formational briefing from the Kansas Masonic
me an opportunity to learn, and to better
This move also eliminates district boundaries,
Foundation. Executive Director Bob Shively
myself in Masonry, all while developing a
which were only administrative, and creates
presented the many Lodge support programs
better understanding of what occurs behind
more freedom of movement for District
and educated the District Deputies on how
the scenes—truly how Grand Lodge and the
Deputies to support local Lodges. Area
to assist your Lodge in tapping into this great
Foundation can assist, even serve the Lodges
Deputies will be responsible to ensure that
continued on page 47
the Council of Administration has moved the Area Deputies into a supervisory role of District Deputies this move also eliminates district boundaries, which were only administrative, and creates more freedom of movement for District Deputies to support local Lodges 12 THE KANSAS MASON
Grand odge O fficers 2016-17
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Grand Master
Lyn E. Beyer Old Mission Lodge No. 153, Prairie Village
Deputy Grand Master
B. Cole Presley Millbrook Lodge No.281, Hill City
Grand Senior Warden
Robert C. Talbott Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita
Grand Junior Warden
Delmus R. “Dale” Morrow, DSM Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, Belle Plaine
Grand Treasurer
L. Kent Needham, PGM Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie
Grand Secretary
Tracy L. Bloom, PGM Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina
Assistant Grand Secretary
Robert F. Nelson, OM Emporia Lodge No. 12, Emporia
Grand Chaplain
Fred A. Lockard Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe
Assistant Grand Chaplain
Gerald W. Burson Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan
Grand Orator
Donald D. Newman, Jr., PGM Gilead No. 144, Yates Center
Grand Senior Deacon
Anthony W. “Tony” Borum, OM Parker Lodge No. 341, Parker
Grand Junior Deacon
Craig A. Olson Fidelity No. 106, Eureka
Grand Marshal
Herbert F. Merrick, Jr. Hancock No. 311, Ft. Leavenworth
Grand Sword Bearer
Jamie L. Carwell Smithton No. 1, Highland
Grand Senior Steward
D. Brian Byrd Albert Pike No. 303, Wichita
Grand Junior Steward
Mikel J. Stoops Palmyra No. 23, Baldwin City
Grand Pursuivant
Philip A. Gicalone Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City
Grand Tyler
Steven L. Meyer, Sr. Ben Hur No. 322, Kansas City
Assistant Grand Tyler
Jose M. Marrero, Sr. Hancock Lodge No. 311, Ft. Leavenworth
Grand Standard Bearer
Jason S. Gibson Delta Lodge No. 77, Medicine Lodge
Grand Flag Bearer
Lincoln L. Wilson, Jr. Goodland Lodge No. 321, Goodland
Grand Musician
Dennis L. Reed Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka
Grand Photographer
Lynn J. Carson Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville
Area Deputy Grand Masters 1 Victor Henke 2 Michael D. Johnson II
3 Les Allison 4 Donald Lapanne
5 Lowell Brown 6 Mark Stephenson
7 Tim Fowler 8 Jason Gibson
9 Gerald Clary 10 Gary Shipley
District Deputy Grand Masters Charles Baskins
Kyle Olson
Brendan Gelinas
Shawn Catlin
Michael Kupsch
John Barker
Danny Farlow
Bucky Moore
Galen Graves
Warren Hughes
Tom Rigg
Gary Brown
James R. Burns
Troy Glasgow
Dale Fritz
Richard Barnes
Shawn Cardin
Mark Stapleton
Joseph Mitchell
Neal Gamble
Lee Hermreck
Jacob Glover
Vincent Tracy
Matt Whitney
William Reeder
Craig Thompson
Randall Carlson
Jason Padgett
Raymond Gottstein
Christopher Megonigle
Robert McClarty
Rick LeShure
Jerry McDaniel
Matthew Mutz
Grand Lecturers & Assistant Grand Lecturers Vernon L. Butt
Vernon J. Clark
Earl E. Bryant, Sr.
John G. Crary
Andrew P. Cassity
Ronald L. Main
Grand Lecturers Emeritus
David Aday FA. Franklin Baldwin, Jr. Earl E. Bryant, Sr.
Ronald Detwiler Richard R. Haefele Leland G. Salts
Delmus R. “Dale” Morrow, DSM David R. Neal Donald D. Newman, Jr., PGM
H. Wayne Rector
Neil E. Sammon Robert M. Schroeder William W. Sellen-Deceased
David F. Snyder William G. Updegrove, Jr. J. Fred Williamson, PGM
Robert C. Talbott C. David Williams III
SUMMER 2016 15
DISTRICT AND AREA Almena
St Francis Atwood
Mankato Phillipsburg
Oberlin
Jewell
Smith Center
Goodland
Colby
Hoxie Hill City
Oakley Winona
Sharon Springs
Beloit
Osborne
7
Plainville
Quinter
10
Wakeeney
Lincoln
Lucus
Hays Russell
Ellsworth Scott City
Claflin
Hoisington
Dighton
Rush Center
Little River Lyons
Great Bend
Sterling Syracuse
Lankin
Nickerson
Garden City Lewis Ensign
Johnson City
Pratt
Ulysses
Minneola
Plains Hugoton
9
Dodge City
Liberal
Kingman
Greensburg
Ashland
Coldwater
8
Harper Medicine Lodge
Anthony
Gerald Clary
Gary Shipley
Jason Gibson
Tim Fowler
Richard Barnes
Matt Whitney
Shawn Catlin
Randall Carlson
Neal Gamble
Jason Padgett
Bucky Moore
Robert McClarty
Gary Brown
Matthew Mutz
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MAP Oketo
Belleville
Marysville
Highland Troy Wathenia
Clay Center Manhattan Minneapolis Junction City
Abilene Enterprise Solomon
Alta Vista
Dwight
LIndsborg McPherson
Marion
Cottonwood Falls Florence
6
Dover Topeka
Lecompton Linwood Desoto Lawrence
Lebo
Parker Lacycne
Garnett
Mound Kincaid City
Yates Center Iola
Halsted
El Dorado
Mount Hope
Augusta Wichita Haysville
Clearwater Derby
Leon
Eureka
Latham
Mulvane
Wellington Oxford
5
Benedict
Fall River Howard
Conway Belle Springs Plaine
Toronto
Climax Douglas
Victor Henke
Burden
Fredonia
Independence
Arkansas
Michael Kupsch
Eire
Galen Graves James R. Burns
2 3
Garland
Chanute
Walnut Arma Girard
Michael D. Johnson II Shawn Cardin Lee Hermreck William Reeder
Pittsburg
Neodesha
Elk City
Winfield
Xenia Devon Bronson Ft Scott Savonburg Hiattville
Moran
Thayer
Charles Baskins
Shawnee Shawnee Mission Lenexa Overland Park
Olathe Wakarusa Gardner Carbondale Stanley Burlingame Overbrook Baldwin City Spring Hill Louisburg Wellsville Lyndon Pomona Paola Ottawa Osawatomie Americus Melvern Williamsburg Fontana Emporia Lane
Benedict Madison Gridley Leroy
Hutchinson Newton
1
Holton Atchison Circleville Easton Westmoreland Leavenworth Mayetta Wamego Ft Leavenworth Delia Oskaloosa Silver Perry Tonganoxie Lake KC Tecumseh
Concordia
Caldwell
Hiawatha
Beattie Blue Rapids Frankfort Waterville Onaga
Courtland
Salina
Sabetha
Axtel
Parsons Weir Altamont Columbus Oswego Galena Edna
Raymond Gottstein
4
Lowell Brown
Mark Stephenson
Donald Lapanne
Les Allison
Craig Thompson
Tom Rigg
Troy Glasgow
Rick LeShure
Christopher Megonigle
Dale Fritz
Mark Stapleton
Kyle Olson
Jerry McDaniel
Joseph Mitchell
Jacob Glover
John Barker
Brendan Gelinas
Vincent Tracy
Warren Hughes
Danny Farlow
SUMMER 2016 17
GRAND LODGE By B. Cole Presley, Deputy Grand Master
Stronger Tomorrow Shoring our Foundation for a
Any structure built without a foundation will only last a short period of time.
It simply cannot bear on its own the elements around it and load or wear placed on it without strong support underneath to help hold it up.
Our great Fraternity is no different and was
launch of the first version of the plan and it
at the Grand Lodge Building in Topeka to
founded on certain bedrock principles that
was ambitious, yet due to strong leadership,
review our current state, success, struggles
have seen it survive through 300 years of
was successful and saw early completion of
and endeavored to shore up our principle
history and all the change the world has
many of the goals originally laid out. 2013
foundation as a Fraternity in order to grow
seen in that time. This was the thought
saw a revision of that plan and narrowed
in the future. This plan developed in to five
process involved with the latest revision
the scope and focus of the Grand Lodge
separate objectives and are focused on the
of the Grand Lodge Strategic Plan.
to three specific goals broken down into
Grand Lodge Building and Finances, Local
objectives. With the same tenacity and level
Lodge Support and Accreditation, Grand
ministration began the process of strategic
of leadership these objectives were met and
Lodge Officer Selection and Education, Im-
planning in order to set our great Fraternity
set in place to continue to serve the Craft.
proving the Fraternal Experience and Main-
on the path to prosperity. 2010 saw the
In August of 2015, Kansas Masons gathered
taining and growing our current endeavors.
Beginning in 2007, the Council of Ad-
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This goal will require a very hard and honest look in the mirror and then adaption to prepare our leaders at every level to see our Grand Lodge move back into prosperity and achieve our vision. GOAL 1
The Grand Lodge of Kansas will maintain financial
most capable of leaders for this position. Over the next few years
viability, administration and physical structure to preserve, main-
we will be working to strengthen the training and development our
tain and protect the assets both historical and those of the future.
leaders undertake to prepare to lead the Craft. No trial or
– Having gained a better understanding of both our membership
hardship has ever been successful without strong leadership.
trends, fiscal and physical outlook, this goal becomes critical for
This goal will require a very hard and honest look in the mirror
success. It also represents a “heavy lifting” portion of the plan that
and then adaption to prepare our leaders at every level to see our
requires rapid execution. While much of the data is known, defining
Grand Lodge move back into prosperity and achieve our vision.
an action plan must occur rapidly and follow through must occur for the next two years at a minimum. In order to continue to meet
GOAL 4 Create and implement a Mentoring Program that
our mission, the Grand Lodge must take a hard and honest look at
will improve the quality of Kansas masonry and ensure the future
our current fiscal and physical state. This goal began in earnest this
success of our Craft.
past fall and two immediate products were the By-Law Proposal to
– We all know and understand that the journey for any new
increase Per-Capita and the feasibility study that the Craft voted on
Mason begins the moment they turn in their petition. It was
at the Annual Communication. These goals, the Council recognizes,
the opinion of the working group that we must make every
are heavy lifting goals but must be met or addressed early to ensure
effort possible to ensure that these prospective candidates are
success as they will take time and money to see completed.
properly educated, mentored and nurtured not only through the process of degree conferral but as the endeavor to become
GOAL 2
The Grand Lodge of Kansas will establish a Lodge
Lodge leaders as well.
accreditation program for growth and accountability. – Developing from a discussion involving our Lodge achievement
GOAL 5
awards, the work group felt that now was the time to create and
improve participation in existing programs.
enforce standards that meet the expectations for excellence of the
– Over the past 5 years, we have seen many new programs put
Craft. This same committee felt that standards will have to be built
in place or adapted to meet the current needs of our Lodges
upon a sliding scale to increase in complexity over time. Simply
and demands of the Craft. We must ensure that these initiatives
put, we have to get ourselves back to the basic bedrock standards
remain vibrant and beneficial to our members. Look for more
that saw Masonry through its toughest and strongest times. If we
information about this from your District Deputy as well as more
do not hold ourselves to that same high standard as our predeces-
resources from the Kansas Lodge of Research. One particular
sors, we not only fail the expectations of those before us, but our
objective worth noting is in capturing the assistance of one of
future as well.
our greatest resources, our Past Grand Masters.
The Grand Lodge of Kansas will maintain and
Over time the foundations of buildings, can begin to crumble
GOAL 3
The Grand Lodge of Kansas will work to improve the
from years of wear and weight. Fraternities like ours can experi-
selection, education and training of future Grand Lodge leaders.
ence the same trouble if the focus of it’s leaders shifts or only
– A critical point from the work group was that we are asking more
considers what could be instead of what should be. Your Grand
and more of our District and Area Deputy Grand Masters without
Lodge leaders remain committed to our history, our present
much in the way of measurable improvement except for motivation.
and our future. We strongly believe that with continued effort
It was repeatedly stated that our District Deputies are the key point
and a focus on what made us what we are today, we can become
for success and not enough is being done to train them or select the
the preeminent fraternal organization in Kansas once again.
SUMMER 2016 19
GRAND LODGE By Michael Johnson II, ADGM
entoring
A Selfless Approach to
ONE FACTOR DEFINES MENTORING:
It is never the same between individuals. That makes it a more difficult concept to grasp because there is no set approach to find success.
Rather, several techniques and skills can be
largely due to the advice and actions of
period also witnessed the American and
employed, depending on the candidate’s
the Mentor-guised Athena. Although this
French revolutions and produced the cur-
particular personality and expectations. It
story introduces the idea of a mentor to
rent personification of Freemasonry. It was
is ultimately a mentor’s responsibility to
the literary world, it does not really begin to
truly a time of illumination that awakened
know how, and when, to utilize the correct
define what a mentor is. That is most likely
the inner quest for us to be better than we
methods. Therefore, it is vital for a mentor
attributed to an imitation of Odysseus,
are. Ultimately, that is what mentoring is – a
to spend time educating himself on what a
which was written at the end of the 17th
quest to build better lives.
mentor is and what a mentor does to find
century. The Adventures of Telemachus, Son
There are many perceptions on what
success. As important as mentoring is to
of Ulysses, was written by François Fenelon,
mentoring is. Whether it is Homer, Fenelon
the success of our future, it must become a
who was a priest and royal tutor to the
or a plethora of other minds through the
priority in our lodges to do so.
throne of France. Published in 1699, this
centuries, the overarching idea that remains
book focused on the relationship of Mentor
consistent is the betterment of lives. To
but a person. Mentor was a trustworthy
and Telemachus, and quickly became one of
accomplish this, we truly let go of our own
friend of Odysseus, who at Odysseus’s
the most widely published books during the
selfishness and focus solely on those around
behest, accepted the responsibility of
18th century. It is curious to consider the
us. Only then are we able to become openly
overseeing his household and educating his
timing of this book because it parallels the
genuine in our efforts for other's success.
son Telemachus when Odysseus left to fight
rise of Freemasonry as well, and many ide-
Carl Rogers, one of the eminent psycholo-
in the Trojan War. In Homer’s Odyssey, this
als contained in our Craft can be glimpsed in
gists of the 20th century, performed consid-
portrayal of Mentor deepens as Telema-
this work. Furthermore, we must consider
erable research on this topic by developing
chus comes of age and wants to leave and
that this period of time coined the Age of
the humanistic approach to the progress
search for his father. While the aged Mentor
Enlightenment, was a time of introspec-
of an individual. His extensive research led
does not travel with Telemachus, the god-
tion on the high ideals of humanity. This
him to surmise, “People thrive when they
Originally, mentoring was not a concept,
dess Athena does, in the guise of Mentor. Through much peril and danger, Telemachus is ultimately successful in his venture,
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It takes an honest effort to change your perception from self-first to others first.
Originally, mentoring was not a concept, but a person.
feel safe, valued, and well supported.” He
with us down the path
also said, “When a mentor is friendly, open,
of enlightenment. That
approachable, and consistently encouraging,
is why it is so important
protégés are more at ease with risk-taking,
to become genuine in our relationships. It
lar in the aspect that we must consider the
more assured that they can succeed, and
cannot be denied that we feed off of the
success of the candidate first. The mentor
more comfortable asking for advice and
positive, or negative, energy of those around
should have an idea of where the candidate
assistance.” That picture painted by Rogers
us. It can possibly be attributed to a sixth
is in his progress, and where he needs to
is where we want the candidate to end up
sense, whether we admit it or not, in how
go. This takes guidance through intention-
and how we want him to feel. To a certain
we are affected by those around us. Thus, it
ally asking the right questions, providing the
degree it is almost common sense, yet it is
is important to know ourselves and focus on
correct information and nurturing the right
still a rather elusive concept to grasp. Fur-
others so that we are able to become truly
ideas for the candidate’s growth. Again,
thermore, even as we begin to understand
genuine in our affairs with others.
there is no room to think of yourself first
what it means to mentor, it is even tougher yet to get the candidate to walk side-by-side
Just as a successful mentor is genuine, he
because, in most cases, it takes all your
must also be intentional, which is very simi-
continued on page 47
Dova, Stamatia, “’Kind Like a Father’: On Mentors and Kings in the Odyssey.” Center for Hellenic Studies, Harvard University. Found at http://chs.harvard.edu/ CHS/article/display/4351 2 Fenelon, Francois, The Adventures of Telemachus: Son of Ulysses (The University of Georgia Press, 1997). 3 W. Brad Johnson and Charles R. Ridley, The Elements of Mentoring (New York, New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008), 18. 1
TRESTLE BOARD OF KANSAS MASONS The Grand Lodge of Kansas, new Google calender. This new calender is limited to DEGREE WORK, REGULAR STUDY CLUBS and SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTIONS. To add this new Google Calender to your own calender, to get notifications, or to add your Lodge’s upcoming Ritual event, or to add your Regular Study Club meetings to it, please send your request for access, via email to
trestle@kansasmason.org
SUMMER 2016 21
GRAND LODGE
Awards From The Grand Lodge Of Kansas One of the most important tasks we complete at the Annual Communication every year is that of recognizing the many that serve and make the work of Kansas Freemasonry possible. The following Masons received awards from the Grand Lodge of Kansas: Master’s Achievement Award recognizes superior performance in leadership by Worshipful Masters. Special recognition is given to those Masters who exhibit program excellence by undertaking various activities that support, enhance, and build this great Fraternity by meeting minimum prescribed requirements as well as participating in additional activities that achieve a superior performance level.
Individual leadership awards were established in 2014 to recognize those brothers who have distinguished themselves by superior achievements in furthering the strategic plan of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The awards recognize the remarkable dedication and incredible level of leadership necessary to achieve the mission of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Three leaders were recognized for their extraordinary achievements.
Dallas G. Wonnell – Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 James E. Brown – De Soto Lodge No. 40 Warren L. Hughes – Neosho Lodge No. 27 John M. Hammontree – Lenexa Lodge No. 135 Edward D. Chrisco – Sunflower Lodge No. 86 David L. Rake – Orient Lodge No. 51 D. Brian Byrd – Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 Jerry Osborne – Hancock Lodge No. 311
The Distinguished Service Medal recognizes superior achievements in three areas: Masonic Education, Esoteric Work, and Communications. Three Masons to receive this award are:
Receiving an Outstanding Mason Award were:
Arthur W. Adams – Salina Lodge No. 60 Darrell D. Anderson – Masonic Home Lodge No. 450 Daniel E. Brown – Hancock Lodge No. 311 Douglas G. Chartier – Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 Willie Clarks – Masonic Home Lodge No. 450 Christopher D. Collins – Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 James A. Craig – Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 W. Neal Gamble – Anthem Lodge No. 284 Jack Hiner – Parker Lodge No. 341 Samuel J. Long – Peace Lodge No. 243 Matthew J. McNamar – Delta Lodge No. 77 Donald S. Meats – Neosho Lodge No. 27 Richard W. Mellard II – Albert Pike Lodge No 303 Paul R. Oldham – Euclid Lodge No. 101 Thomas A. Owen – Mayetta Lodge No. 393 Clarence L. Price – Virginia Lodge No. 315 Kyle S. Prucell – Mayetta Lodge No. 393 Meldon R. Strickland – Erie Lodge No. 76 Douglas L. Wilkinson – Belleville Lodge No. 129 The Trice-Robison Award is earned when a lodge develops certified Ritualists, achieves perfect attendance of their lodge at their District Schools of Instruction, has attendance at Leadership Academy, completes our new Masonic Education course, and is recognized by their Area or District Deputy Grand Master as proficient in all required ritual work.
Tuscan Lodge No. 460
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Right Worshipful Brother Jose M. Marrero, Sr., Immediate Assistant Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and outgoing Grand Marshal. Past Master of Hancock Lodge No. 311 and has held positions of Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Senior Deacon and Junior Deacon, all of Hancock Lodge No. 311. He was also Junior Steward of Justice Lodge No. 457. Right Worshipful Brother Timothy A. Fowler, Immediate Assistant Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and outgoing Area Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Master. He has also held the position of Worshipful Master, Junior Warden and Masonic Foundation Chairman of Solomon City Lodge No. 105. Junior Warden and Junior Deacon of Salina Lodge No. 60. Junior Steward and Junior Deacon of Tuscan Lodge No. 460. And, Secretary and Masonic Foundation Chairman of Heritage Lodge No. 458. Right Worshipful Brother Vernon J. Clark, Immediate Grand Lecturer (since 1991) of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He has held positions of Grand Representative and District Deputy Grand Master. Worshipful Master, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Tyler, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Senior Steward and Junior Steward of Delaware Lodge No. 96.
GRAND LODGE
By C. David Williams III, Grand Lecturer
Dramatized Version Of The Third Degree The 12 & 15 Man 2nd Sections were begun
the Plates that were in the “normal”
time these pages had been presented to the
as a job of preservation. The idea was to
3rd Degree and making the Dramatized
members of the Craft. This worked out very
preserve, for the future, these versions of
versions complete, in and of themselves.
well, better than we expected. Since that
the Degree. After about a year of work
time much work has been put in to making
The original participants were
there were questions asked of the Ritualistic
Ron Detwiler, David Williams and
sure that all explanations are consistent and
Committee and some of the Grand Lectur-
Ron Main, with the sometime assistance of
correct, spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
ers about Lodges actually performing these
Chuck Abels, Lowell Brown, Bob Talbott,
This has been a labor of love for the Craft
versions, so the focus changed from just
Don Newman, Jim Craig, Lyn Beyer,
that has led to this point, and it is gratifying
preservation to actually being able to use
Vernon Clark, David Snyder, John Mowen
to have it finished and approved.
the book for performing the Degree. Most
and the Mirza Shrine Fellowcraft Team.
Worshipful Don Newman, as Grand Master,
(There are probably others, but I cannot
downloadable format only; from the Grand
appointed Ron Detwiler, David Williams
remember them.)
Lodge Website. At this time there are no
and Ron Main to update and correct the Dramatized Versions. This included adding in
The work is available in electronic,
plans to provide a bound/printed version
We put the work “on the floor” on August 29, 2015 at Haysville Lodge, the first
from Grand Lodge.
Emporia State Univerity July 26 through July 30, 2016
The 33rd Annual Kansas Masonic All-State
High School Marching Band will soon be marching!
Guarantee Your SPOT!
Send in your full amount today.
Students must be sponsored by a Lodge or other Masonic body.
We are limited to 225 students.
Sponsor fees remain at $300 per student Students must be enrolled as High School Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior or Senior as of Sept. 1, 2016, or be a member of the graduating Class of 2016.
Registrations due by May 1, 2016
SUMMER 2016 23
FEATURE ARTICLE
ansas Masonic Literacy Center
BUI LDING KANSAS
Masons across the state of Kansas are part-
versity history. The Center is part of Kansas
to assist the improvement of their students’
nering with Emporia State University to create
Masonic Foundation’s Building Kansas Cam-
literacy rates.
the Kansas Masonic Literary Center (KMLC)
paign that seeks to raise $20 million during a
The KMLC will promote the literacy
on the Emporia State campus. The initiative
new fundraising campaign to enrich the lives
development of Kansans of all ages, young
was publicly announced by the Masons last
of Kansans throughout the state. The KMLC
children through adults. Outreach efforts will
week during the 160th Annual Communica-
is scheduled to open Jan. 1, 2017.
include providing elementary teachers and
tion of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The $4 million gift is the largest in uni-
Aiming to transform the lives of over
students with quality literacy instruction and
50,000 children throughout Kansas in the
support for literacy activities from the Kansas
next 10 years, the KMLC’s goals are to
Masons in communities around the state.
provide service and support with three foun-
Tutoring and year-round community
dational pillars: service for schools, teach-
literacy activities for children and adults are
ers and students across Kansas; service for
other services the KMLC will offer.
families and communities at the KMLC; and
Emporia State will lead the way by
research for the betterment of literacy de-
providing literacy leaders, faculty and teacher
velopment. The KMLC will provide reading
education students and graduates to partner
specialists and experts in the field to work
with teachers, schools and communities to
with school districts and provide resources
promote literacy.
The Kansas Masonic Literacy Center will provide unprecedented literacy development that will give richer meaning and greater potential to the futures of over 50,000 children throughout Kansas. This literacy center will be housed on the Emporia State University campus and will aim to transform the lives of over 50,000 children throughout Kansas in the next 10 years. The request will be $400,000 per year and will be funded through an $8.5 million endowment. The Center’s goal is to provide service and support cemented in three foundational pillars: • Service for schools, teachers, and students across Kansas • Service for families and communities at the KMLC • Research for the betterment of literacy development Benefits include: • Provide enriching, authentic literacy resources to students and teachers in schools currently struggling to meet literacy standards • Increase the percentage of Kansas children reading at or above grade level • Positively impact multi-generations of Kansans by preparing them to be successful, lifelong learners • Enhance the state’s overall literacy capacity by sharing the lessons learned from the communities served via the partnership between Kansas Masons and Emporia State University
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KANSAS MASONIC LITERACY CENTER’S THREE PILLARS SERVICE FOR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS
SERVICE FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AT THE KANSAS MASONIC LITERACY CENTER
RESEARCH FOR THE BETTERMENT OF LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Comprehensive Plans For Target Schools
Learning Experiences
Books for children
Tutoring
Professional learning opportunities for educators
Summer literacy camps
Data Collection at Target Schools and the Kansas Masonic Literacy Center
Enrichment Activities
Research opportunity for ESU faculty and other researchers
Family literacy programs
Use research to plan implementation of programs in schools and communities
Literacy Events Partnership With The Masons Of Kansas Read with students Host family literacy events in the community
National Literacy Events
Create archive of data for future researchers to analyze and publish
Young Author's Conference
Study long-term effects of literacy interventions
Guest Authors Published Author's Conference
Distribute books
Advocacy Parent/caregiver workshops Online resource sharing
KANSAS MASONIC LITERACY CENTER’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES Literacy is the gateway to success in life. Literacy begins at birth and continues throughout adulthood. Literacy encompasses all modes of language: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing. All six modes will be instrumental in the practices of the Kansas Masonic Literacy Center. Literacy develops through engagement and discussion; that is, meaning is paramount.
Family & Culture Literacy growth is multi-generational. Literacy development begins in the natural environment of a family unit.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Social Interactions
Family & Culture
Literacy develops through interactions with parents, care givers, peers, and the culture in general. Developmentally Appropriate
Literacy and language are acquired over the course of the lifetime. Understanding and recognizing the developmental stages of literacy is key.
Research
Social Interactions
Learning Experiences Everyone needs literacy support at one time or another throughout her/his literacy encounters in life. All learners are entitled to high-quality literacy experiences in a variety of formats in order to support this process.
Research
Learning Experiences
Developmentally Appropriate
Research provides the theoretical foundation for literacy.
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LODGE OF RESEARCH By Herb F. Merrick, Jr., DSM, Past Master Handcock Lodge No. 311 & KMF Trustee
Enabling The Masonic Explorer In All Of Us. Kansas Lodge of Research was established in 1982 to conduct research, gather and preserve Masonic information, supply speakers, and enhance Grand Lodge endeavors to promote Masonic Education. In this article Bro. Herb Merrick explores the background of the first master of his lodge and reveals the high ‘caliber’ of an Army artillery officer who received the military’s most prestigious combat decoration. Perhaps your lodge has had brothers with extraordinary accomplishments. Submit your findings to klor@kansasmason.org or see our web page at kansasmason.org.
Product, Service & Price RECENTLY AT AN OPERATIONAL PLANNING MEETING ONE OF
THE MEMBERS BROUGHT UP A LESSON HE HAD LEARNED IN A COMMERCIAL PLANNING CONFERENCE SOME YEARS EARLIER. THE QUESTION THERE
AS IT IS NOW WITH THE FRATERNITY, WHERE SHOULD WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS?
What was purposed to us was that we
to the community and the fraternity.
have a large number of state wide programs that our lodges support with more coming
needed to focus first on our product, then
These products are what prospective
on our service to our customers and finally
members often tell the investigating com-
consider the price. The idea here was that
mittee, and at least in my experience, it was
a first class product well serviced will be
those who asked me for sponsorship into
customer service aspect of our fraternity
seen as a value and price can take care of
my lodge.
is more difficult to come to grips with.
itself later in the equation. So who are the
We therefore have two great products,
out every year. The second piece is our service. The
Customer service begins with the degree
first the friendship and fellowship of the
work with which we greet a new member.
lodge and second the lodge as a venue for
This is the surprise. While, to the expe-
us. It is our membership and prospective
service to the greater community. This gives
rienced member this is what is expected,
members. The second part is a bit trickier
us two imperatives. First, we need to pro-
the new member will find this as the most
to discuss. But, based on the research of
vide quality fellowship to all members every
unique part of the fraternity.
the Kansas Masonic Foundation as well as
time they come to lodge and whenever we
personal experience I have some proposals
meet in the community. No member should
the best degree work the new member has
for what our customers are looking for. Men
ever sit by themselves in a meeting or during
ever seen, and it is a bonus.
join and in part remain because they are
the social hour. Every lodge has a number
looking for two things. First they are looking
of community engagement activities, essay
of the fraternity into a fraternal setting.
for fraternity. A group of men with whom
contests, scholarships and charity events,
A good mentor and coach is a must, but
they can share friendships and become
any of which are activities that a member
is only part of the service. Every member
involved with. The second product is service
would love to get involved with. Then we
needs to make themselves available. The
customers and what is the product? The first part of that question is easy for
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This experience is as often remarked as
The key is to get the newest member
same is true of visitors to our lodges, as
is not the exact price itself, but rather the
involved in the three corner stones of our
well as our lapsed brothers, if we are to
value of the product that is in question. The
fraternity; brotherly love, relief and truth.
bring them back into the fold. We also need
member is not getting the product they were
We need to provide the fellowship and
to get all members involved in the things we
looking for. These members don’t see the
fraternity that all our members are looking
do both within the fraternity and without
product or service they were looking for
for, including dinners and social events both
in the community. The service we provide
and thus they leave. Often it is because they
for the members and for their families. We
means we work with all past and current
have never heard from the lodge, except
need to make sure we are involved in lodge
membership. Like any good customer
for a bland generic dues notice. Not when
and community activities providing the
service organization we need to plan to
they first stopped coming or even when they
chance to be involved. Secondly we need
reach out to our members who are not
dimitted or missed paying dues. This goes
to be actively looking after our members,
being heard from or who have dropped
back to basic customer service.
providing customer service. Asking and
their membership to find out what we could
We have a great product, we need to work on it constantly. We need to be
do to provide our product to them.
then answering the questions they have and making sure they have the latest information on the activities that are our product.
Investigation into our lapsed members
Remember that within the greater
says that many, if not most, would return
scope of all our bodies there are
if approached.
things happening every day that
This brings us to the final part
will interest a portion of our
of the membership equation,
membership. Finally, a
price. For the new member,
great product will be
the price is that as long as the value proposition is what
worth the price
they expected then the
but if it is not a
price is acceptable. While
good product then
I am sure at least once or
few will buy it at
twice there may have been a prospect who did not join because of price, it is a rare event. In most cases, price comes into play for existing members. Again, the issue
any price.
FELLOWSHIP SERVICE VALUE
About the Author Herb Merrick was born in Yokohama Japan the oldest son of a career Army Officer, but grew up in Forsyth, Missouri where his family settled on the farm, that he still oversees. He was raised in November of 1974 in the Forsyth Lodge 453. He graduated from Missouri State University in May of 1975 and was commissioned in the US Army as field artilleryman. In June of that year he married Carolyn and they spent the next twenty two years traveling the world. Herb has sat in a lot of lodges, but was only active in one before moving to Kansas. He held a variety of offices in Forget-Me-Not 896 in the American Canadian Grand Lodge of Germany during his five years serving in that country, including secretary for two years. In 1994 Herb, Carolyn and their daughter Kristina settled in Lansing, Kansas and Herb joined Hancock Lodge 311 on Fort Leavenworth. He served as Master in 2004 and again in 2009. He has held every office in the lodge except Treasurer. He served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy in 2009, as Grand Pursuivant in 2013 and Grand Marshal in 2014. He has also been on a number of Grand Lodge Committees. Herb belongs to the Armed Forces Scottish Rite, Leavenworth and Heidelberg York Rite bodies, Greeter of Abdallah Shrine, Byington Chapter 177 OES as well as Haworth Chapter 32 OES and the National Sojourners of Fort Leavenworth. He has been the treasurer of Pilgrim Community Church for the last thirteen years. Kristina lives in Washington DC with her husband Nick and their daughter Evelyn. Herb teaches at the United States Army Command and General Staff College. In his spare time he likes the shooting sports, hunting, golf, and reading particularly ancient and military history. Plus getting to see Evelyn whenever there is a chance.
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MEMBER INTERVIEW By Kansas Masonic Foundation Staff
Brother Jeremie Walker challenged to grow, learn through Freemasonry “Within the Lodge, there is a large
with open arms, never making me feel like I
group of other leaders who are willing to
am less welcome or any different. This has
share their experiences and advice,” he
changed my outlook on many things and has
said. “I can already recognize that there has
given me a confidence to be less subjective
been a change in me, which will continue
when meeting new people.”
to expand and make me a better husband,
Jeremie Walker
The fellowship of Lodge meetings
a better father, a better friend and an all-
has been important in Walker’s Masonic
around better man.”
journey, and he looks forward to gaining
His experience so far with Freemasonry has led him to become involved with his
experience in degree work. “Being Junior Deacon, there is not much
“I remember riding around with my dad on
community. “Since joining the Craft, I have
to learn or memorize,” he said. “But I am
base and seeing the Square and Compass
enjoyed a handful of activities that have
always looking forward, and I pay attention
on several cars,” he said. “I asked my dad
given back to our neighbors,” Walker said.
to the Senior Deacon and learn from him
what that meant and he told me that they
“With Masons in the U.S. donating an esti-
and aspire to transition into that place.”
are Freemasons.”
mated $1.4 million daily, I’m sure that there
Walker said most of his friends are not
Today, that initial child’s curiosity has
will be an abundance of future opportuni-
Freemasons, but they’ve been accepting
been deepened through his membership in
ties to give back. It makes me feel good to
and supportive of his involvement. “They
the Salina Lodge No. 60. and a truer under-
be a part of a group that could keep that
think that I have some kind of secret
standing of what Freemasonry means.
money in our pockets or within our lodges,
knowledge of the world or that I am part
but instead, invest in making our world a
of the Illuminati,” he said. “I tell them they
better place.”
should read more and believe less of what
“The three most prominent things that come to mind are brotherhood, leadership skills and giving back to the community,”
Along with reaching out to the commu-
Walker said of what his immersion in the
nity, Walker said his Brothers and what he’s
Masons has meant. “I really enjoy the fact
learning have helped him change as a person.
that Masonry brings men together from all
“I feel like Freemasonry has made me
they see on TV.” Walker said he is concerned for the future of Freemasonry. “It almost seems like membership has
walks of life. We come together, the young
more open and less guarded,” he said. “I
been declining for the last 30 years or so as
and old, rich and poor with a common goal
grew up in South Carolina where, for the
we primarily consist of the Baby-Boomer
and starting point. No matter what experi-
most part, black men are Prince Hall and
generation,” he said. “Unless men my age
ences we have had outside of the Lodge,
the white men are in the more mainstream
have a father that was a Freemason, they
within its walls, we all start blinded, half
Freemasonry, with little to no acknowledge-
are unlikely to be interested in joining. With
dressed and destitute, knocking on the door
ment of each other. Racism and prejudice
the endless amount of groups or organiza-
for admission.”
are very alive there, leaving me with feelings
tions to join there is not much to entice
of suspicion toward other races. Since I
men in their 20’s and 30’s to Freemasonry.”
Walker said he’s looking forward to
Walker said he hopes to see Brothers
the opportunity to learn leadership skills
live in Salina and wanted to join a Lodge in
through his Masonic involvement. He hasn’t
my home town, I just decided to jump in
become more involved in their lodges, as it
taken a leadership role in his life or career
with both feet and see how things go. The
can be a challenge to get everyone to par-
before, he said.
men that I have met have embraced me
ticipate in lodge meetings or gatherings.
28 THE KANSAS MASON
SUMMER 2016 29
FROM THE ARCHIVES
By Dylan Kuhlman, Archivist, Kansas Masonic Library & Museum
1863: Aid For Lawrence Emphasizes Charitable Spirit of Kansas Lodges On August 21, 1863, William Clarke Quantrill led his infamous raid on Lawrence, Kansas. The attack claimed numerous lives and destroyed homes and businesses. Four members of Lawrence Lodge No. 6 were killed, and also lost were their Lodge building, records, and charter to fire. However, in the aftermath of that great calamity, the lodges around Kansas were asked to help aid the suffering in Lawrence, and they showed that Masonic charity knows no bounds. Depending on the sources used, the exact number of people killed in Left: Scan from Annual Proceedings, 1863;
the raid varies slightly, but historians agree the death toll was between 160 and 190. This accounted for ap-
Top right: Scan of Membership record of J. F. Griswold;
proximately 20 percent of the male population of Lawrence, and left 85 widows. Among those numbers were
Bottom right: Scan of Membership record of S. M. Thorp
six Master Masons and one Entered Apprentice. Of the six Master Masons, four were from Lawrence Lodge No. 6,
In addition to the loss of life, Lawrence
of the founding members of the Lawrence
one from Topeka Lodge No. 17, and one
Lodge suffered the loss of their building,
Township and a Charter Member of Law-
from Auburn Lodge No. 32. The Entered
most of their furniture and records, and
rence Lodge No. 6, William H. R. Lykins.
Apprentice was also a member of Law-
their charter. Thankfully, some pre-1863 re-
After that building’s destruction in the raid,
rence Lodge No. 6. In honor of the losses
cords still remain in existence, due to having
the remaining members of Lawrence Lodge
suffered by these lodges, a memoriam was
been at the home of the Secretary at the
were taken in and given space to meet by
added to the Proceedings of the Eighth
time of the raid. At the time, the Lodge met
the local I.O.O.F., until they began to meet
Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge
on the third floor of the Babcock-Lykins
in the Bullene Building, which was con-
of Kansas.
building, a building partially owned by one
structed after Quantrill’s raid.
Dylan Kuhlman has been working in archives and libraries for the last six years. Originally from Dighton, a small western Kansas town, he attended Baker University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History. He followed with a Masters in Library Science and an Archives Certificate from Emporia State University. His work experience includes positions at the University and Kansas Methodist Archives for Baker University, the National Archives and Records Administration in Kansas City and the Kansas Historical Society in Topeka. He has also done volunteer and graduate work at the Grinter Place Historic Site, The National WWI Museum, The Kansas City Public Library and the University Archives at Johnson County Community College.
30 THE KANSAS MASON
Right: Scan of Bullene Building, Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas Top: Scan of Message at bottom of Lawrence Lodge No. 6 Charter
According to the reports and newspaper stories of the raid on Lawrence, the Grand Lodge of Kansas and Lodges all around Kansas did not stand idly by. The Grand Lodge, via Grand Master Jacob Saqui, issued a circular requesting relief be provided by the lodges in the Jurisdiction of Kansas to the “distressed brothers, their widows and orphans at Lawrence.” An excerpt from Grand Master Saqui’s Annual Address at the following An-
the citizens, in fancied security, rested from
also lighted the paths of terrified women and
nual Communication in October illustrates
the toil of the day. The babe smiled upon its
children who, wild with alarm, sought a place
the pain Masons felt across Kansas, and the
mother’s bosom. The matron counselled with
of safety from the barbarous assassin. A band
actions they took to help Lawrence.
her husband of his plans and purposes, or
of barbarous murderers had made the peace-
cheered his weary spirit with sympathy and
ful village a ruin, red with the blood of her
affection.
unoffending citizens; and among the victims
“It now becomes my painful duty to bring to your notice one of those horrible
The maiden, yielding to the dreaminess
were a number of our brothers and fellows. In
occurrences at which the heart shudders,
of the hour, wandered through the realms
Lawrence Lodge there are vacant places and
and which gives the lie to all the preten-
of imagination, or warbled, in the words of
heavy hearts.
tious claim of our boasted civilization. On
some old ballad, the inspirations of her own
the evening of the 20th of August last, the
innocence. The aged already slept, and in
of the Lawrence butchery was a terrible real-
town of Lawrence, in this State, presented a
dreams were young again. All were peace-
ity, and not one of the numerous sensation
picture of unusual beauty. The season was
ful and happy. But ere morning dawned, all
rumors which weary our credulity every day, I
delightful, summer mellowing into autumn.
was terror and desolation. The flames of the
caused a communication to be addressed to
The quiet but prosperous little town nestled
burning village, which shone fitfully upon the
each of the subordinate lodges in this jurisdic-
upon the bank of the broad, calm river; and
ghastly countenances of murdered citizens,
As soon as I was convinced that the report
continued on page 32
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FROM THE ARCHIVES tion, requesting pecuniary contributions, according to their circumstances, for the relief of our brethren in Lawrence who had suffered loss of property, and to enable Lawrence Lodge to do whatever money could effect for the bereaved widows and orphans whom the awful calamity had placed under her protection. And nobly and generously the fraternity responded to my request. It is true they did no more than their bounded duty, but the willingness and liberality with which they gave according to their ability is creditable to themselves and a practical assurance that ‘Charity endureth forever.’” The Proceedings go on to show the money provided, in amounts per lodge, showing specifically the contributions of a few individual lodges to aid Lawrence. In total, the official amount raised at the time of the Annual Communication was $702.50, which would be approximately $13,607 in today’s dollars. In addition to monetary contributions, Lodges also raised provisions for Lawrence, and some Lodges additionally provided aid after the circular was sent out by the Grand Lodge. The money left over was put into a Grand Lodge charity fund, which was later used to help a member in Lawrence rebuild his home, and to help other towns and lodges in Southern Kansas that were also
Scan of a Report from the Annual Proceedings, 1863, detailing donations for Lawrence Lodge No. 6
the targets of raids. With the help from the Masonic Com-
attack. Blooming Grove Lodge No. 41
the Union Army’s march through Georgia
munity in Kansas and others, Lawrence
requested aid from other Lodges, and de-
razed numerous towns and Lodges.
Lodge No. 6 was able to rebuild. The aid
spite their own rebuilding efforts, Lawrence
The Grand Lodge of Georgia reached
Lawrence Lodge received after the raid in
Lodge answered the call, donating $25.
out to all brothers across the country to
1863 was not lost on them, nor did it dim
Even during the time of strife between
help repair what was destroyed. Again,
their own Masonic spirit of charity. Just a
North and South during the Civil War,
Lawrence Lodge answered and donated
year after the raid in Lawrence, another
charity and forgiveness outweighed bit-
$61.50. As Grand Master Saqui said,
Lodge in Eastern Kansas was caught in an
terness. In 1867, General Sherman and
“Charity endureth forever.”
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Kansas Masonic Foundation Staff
Newly Appointed Board Trustees Mark E. Smith, Trustee (1-Year Term—Presidential Appointee) Mark was born
on both sides of his parents’ families. His
Mark and his wife of 32 years, Cindy,
in Tribune, Kan.,
home lodge is Anthem Lodge No. 284 in
currently live at Pleasant Valley Ranch in
and raised on the
Scott City. He is a Past Master of Sharon
Wallace, Kansas, and spend a lot of time in
family farm. After
Springs Lodge No. 417 and Past District Dep-
the summer on Spirit Lake at Spirit Lake,
high school, he attended junior college
uty Grand Master for the 40th District. He
Iowa. Mark has two daughters, Angela Jo
at Kemper Military School and College in
also belongs to Wallace Lodge No. 318 and
Smith of Sharon Springs and Valarie Smith
Booneville, Mo., and then attended Kansas
Twilight Lodge No. 329 of the Grand Lodge
Rivera of Wallace. A few of his many
State University. He returned to the family
of Iowa, A.F & A.M. Mark is a 32 Degree
hobbies are photography, wine making, bee-
farm for a career in ranching and farming in
KCCH of the Valley of Wichita, Orient of
keeping and traveling. He also enjoys ritual
Greeley and Wallace counties.
Kansas. He is a member of the ISIS Shriners
work on the ISIS Ceremonial Divan and at
and currently the High Priest and Prophet.
the Valley of Wichita Scottish Rite.
Mark comes from a long line of Masons
Brad T. Koehn, Trustee (3-Year Term) Brad was born and
He is past president of Topeka Country
1991-92 fiscal year. He is a 1992 graduate of
raised in Topeka,
Club, spent 10 years as Treasurer of the
Leadership Greater Topeka and has served
attending local
Sunflower Soccer Association and Brewster
on their selection and planning commit-
schools. He was
Place Foundation, and, in his spare time,
tees. Brad has spoken numerous times for
officiates youth and high school soccer.
the Entreprenurial and Minority Business
graduated from the University of Kansas in December 1980 with degrees in accounting
Upon graduating from the University of
Development for the Chamber and Wash-
and business administration. He is mar-
Kansas, Brad joined the ranks of Main Hurd-
burn University Law School classes. He has
ried to Cheryl, and they have three grown
man in January 1981 as a staff accountant in
served as a mentor for the University of
children, Tyler (in dental school at UMKC),
Topeka. He became a director at Berberich
Kansas School of Business.
Brett (finance department of Hallmark) and
Trahan & Co., P.A. in 1995. He has expe-
Courtney (a special education teacher).
rienced all aspects of public accounting
and is an active member of Orient Lodge
When not working, Brad enjoys spending
but enjoys working with small businesses
No. 51 in Topeka. That same weekend he
time with family, watching and participating
and individuals in the areas of accounting
joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Topeka
in sports and volunteering. He is currently
and income tax. Brad is a member of the
and Arab Shriners, where he spent six
Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee
AICPA, KSCPA and the Northeast Chapter
years on the Divan and is the Immediate
of Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shri-
of the KSCPA, where he served on numer-
Past Potentate. He particularly likes recruit-
ners International. Brad recently served as
ous committees throughout his 30 years of
ing new members and mentoring them
the Potentate of Arab Shriners in Topeka.
membership, including President during the
through the degrees.
Brad was raised a Master Mason in 1981
SUMMER 2016 33
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Robert F. Nelson, Trustee (3-Year Term) In July 2006, Robert accepted the
son in 2004 by his father, Frank Nelson, now
in Hutchinson,
position of chief engineer of Kansas State
a 60+ year Mason, and raised to the degree
Kansas, and raised
University’s Educational Communications
of Master Mason in 2005 at Emporia Lodge
in Emporia, where
Center and was named director of Video-
No. 12, where he is a perpetual life mem-
he graduated from Emporia High School
Engineering Services four years later when
ber and current Treasurer, also serving as a
in 1976. After attending Flint Hills Area
the ECC became part of K-State’s Division
member of the Lodge’s Board of Trustees.
Vocational-Technical School, where he
of Communications and Marketing. He is
He was elected Master of Emporia Lodge
studied electronics, he received a scholar-
responsible for the technical plant at Dole
in 2009, and served two terms as District
ship to Washburn University in Topeka. He
Hall, which includes a mobile production
Deputy Grand Master for District No. 23 in
obtained a degree in physics while working
truck, an uplink vehicle and two HD studios.
2010 and 2011. He has served as Assistant
at KTWU, the university’s public television
He leads the video production department,
Grand Secretary since 2014. Robert was
station. Upon graduation, Robert worked
tasked with production of official market-
appointed Grand Representative to Andorra
in several television stations in Kansas,
ing videos, and radio and television com-
in 2014, and received the Grand Master’s
including Wichita, Garden City, Topeka and
mercials. He also serves on the Technology
Order of Merit award in 2015.
Lawrence before returning to Emporia to
Classroom Committee at Kansas State,
join Camplex Corp. as operations and tech-
recommending learning technologies for use
est daughter, Robert and Robin are slowly
nical services manager. During 16 years at
in classrooms at the university, and frequent-
adjusting to life as “empty-nesters” at their
Camplex, he traveled throughout the world
ly works with the “Wildcat Watch” student
rural home north of Emporia. Robin is a
installing, training technicians and servicing
production team capturing and streaming
skilled quilter and enjoys interior decora-
their extensive line of products. In 2001,
student events at K-State. In his spare time,
tion, while Robert keeps busy with church
he married Robin Emley and became the
he earned a Masters in Engineering Manage-
work, tending a beehive, and taking on
proud stepfather of three beautiful young
ment from Kansas State University in 2011.
regular sports production and design work
Robert was born
ladies, Jordan, Jenna and Janae.
Robert was recommended to be a Ma-
With the 2015 marriage of their young-
as a freelance broadcast engineer.
150TH YEAR REDEDICATION OF THE KANSAS STATE CAPITOL CORNERSTONE
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34 THE KANSAS MASON
Delmus R. “Dale” Morrow, Trustee (Grand Lodge Appointee) Dale Morrow was born to Dwain and
No. 173 in 1999. He served as Worship-
ics equipment.
ful Master in 2004, 2008 and again in
Dale worked for Wheat State Tele-
Grace Sinclair Mor-
phone of Udall, Kansas, first as an
2012, and is currently the Secretary. Dale
row in Arkansas
electronics technician and later as Central
served as District Deputy Grand Master
and grew up on a “Grade A” dairy farm
Office Supervisor. Dale served as a part-
for District 25 in 2010 and 2011, Area
near Subiaco, Arkansas. Dale attended
time police officer for the City of Udall,
Deputy Grand Master of Area 5 in 2013,
Paris High School and was involved in FFA,
and completed the Kansas Law Enforce-
Grand Sword Bearer in 2014, and Grand
4-H, football, and was president of the
ment Training Center Part-Time Officers
Senior Deacon in 2015. Dale was awarded
Science Club.
Academy on 1995. Dale also served on
the Distinguished Service Medal and was
the Cowley County Fire District #4 as
awarded his Master Ritualist Jewel at the
Arkansas, in electronics and communica-
Captain and Emergency Medical Techni-
Annual Communication in March of 2014.
tions, later transferring to the RCA branch
cian. Dale is currently employed at Spirit
Dale was also appointed Assistant Grand
in Wichita, Kansas, in 1984. Soon after,
Aerosystems Inc. in Wichita in support
Lecturer in 2015.
General Electric took over RCA. Dale
of the Boeing 737 and P8A “Poseidon”
traveled extensively for GE, installing and
fuselage programs.
Dale worked for RCA in Little Rock,
repairing electronic and telecommunications equipment and later industrial robot-
Dale and wife, Sherrell, make their home near Udall and have four children
Dale was initiated, passed, and raised a Master Mason in Belle Plaine Lodge
CANCER
SCREENING CLINIC
and nine grandchildren. They enjoy camping, fishing, travel and HAM radio.
CALENDAR
Kansas Lodges that have been approved to have a Cancer Screening Clinic for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year: Wichita Lodge No. 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/09/2016 Anthony Lodge No. 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/16/2016 Lenexa Lodge No. 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/23/2016 De Soto Lodge No. 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/07/2016 Keystone Lodge No. 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/14/2016 Galena Lodge No. 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/04/2016 Lawrence Lodge No. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/10/2016 Dover Lodge No. 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/18/2016 Melvern Lodge No. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/25/2016 Lebo Lodge No. 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/02/2016 Hebron Lodge No. 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/09/2016 Active Lodge No. 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/16/2016 Wathena Lodge No. 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/23/2016
Hugoton Lodge 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/20/2016 Comanche Lodge No. 295 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/27/2016 Parker Lodge No. 341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/16/2016 Unity Lodge No. 273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/17/2016 Delta Lodge No. 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/24/2016 Marysville Lodge No. 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/08/2016 St. John’s Lodge No. 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/15/2016 Fidelity Lodge No. 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/22/2016 Iola Lodge No. 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/29/2016 Topeka Lodge No. 17&Orient Lodge No. 5111/05/2016 Old Mission Lodge No. 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Derby Lodge No. 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD Fortitude Lodge No. 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Kansas Masonic Foundation Staff
Kansas Masonic Foundation Scholarships
Soar for 2016!
AWARDS BY LODGES Abilene Benevolent Lodge No. 98, AF&AM Kasey Kolling Alta Vista Alta Vista Lodge No. 357, AF&AM Caleb Kirk Ashland Ashland Lodge No. 277, AF&AM Elyse Bigler Atchison Active Lodge No. 158, AF&AM Kyle Chew Baldwin City Palmyra Lodge No. 23, AF&AM Analise Gill Baxter Springs Baxter Lodge No. 71, AF&AM Jayden Rather
Kansas Masonic Lodges have been active
Foundation and delivered by our Masonic
the past few months in going to local high
Lodges throughout the State, is at the core
schools and promoting the scholarship
of our belief that charity beyond ourselves
program they are offering from their Lodge
strengthens our community.”
through the Kansas Masonic Foundation. This year the Kansas Masonic Founda-
Over the 50 years of its existence, the Foundation, along with the Grand Lodge
tion received almost 1,200 scholarship
of Kansas, its 225 statewide Lodges, and
applications from students throughout
almost 18,000 Kansas Masons, have given
Kansas seeking consideration for an
thousands of scholarships and millions of
award. As a result, one hundred and
dollars to deserving students in Kansas.
fifteen (115) Kansas Masonic Lodges will
“Whether it is this scholarship program,
be presenting 345 scholarships throughout
the more than $25 million that Kansas
Kansas during the month of May, ranging
Masons have donated to the University of
from $500 to $5,000.
Kansas Cancer Center, the newly $20 mil-
These scholarships were awarded to
the Foundations 50th Anniversary, or any
already attending four- and two-year uni-
of the other worthwhile endeavors to help
versities and colleges, including vocational
others that Masons are committed to do,
and technical schools, throughout Kansas.
our Fraternity provides significant charitable support to Kansans and Kansas Com-
Masons, are able to provide this type of fi-
munities,” said Lyn E. Beyer, Grand Master
nancial support to our future leaders,” said
of Masons in Kansas. The Grand Master
Michael J. Tavares, President of the Kansas
also noted that more than $360 million has
Masonic Foundation. “Our commitment to
been raised annually by the American Ma-
the scholarship program, and the numer-
sonic philanthropy alone demonstrating the
ous other programs that benefit Kansans
good work we as Masons do throughout
and Kansas communities through the
the United States.
36 THE KANSAS MASON
Beloit Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, AF&AM Drake Evans Isabella Harvey Collin Harvey Bronson Bourbon Lodge No. 268, AF&AM Kyle Oehrle
AWARDS BY SCHOOL Emporia State University . Fort Hays State University . Kansas State University . . Pittsburg State University . University of Kansas . . . . Washburn University . . . Wichita State University . .
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34 17 82 33 29 13 16
lion that was recently committed as part of
graduating high school seniors and students
“It is with great pride that we, as
Belleville Belleville Lodge No. 129, AF&AM Trent Frye Lane Shoemaker Tess Woolsey
Flint Hills Technical College (Emporia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Manhattan Area Technical College (Manhattan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 North Central Kansas Technical College (Beloit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Northwest Kansas Technical College (Goodland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Salina Area Technical College (Salina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Washburn Institute of Technology (Topeka) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Other University/Colleges (Legacy’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Burlington Burlington Lodge No. 66, AF&AM Breanna Bluma Rebecca Hawkinson Morgan Lewis Regan Norton Caney Caney Lodge No. 324, AF&AM Elizabeth (Lyssa) McKee Nathan McKee Clearwater Unity Lodge No. 273, AF&AM Grant Ryan Coffeyville Keystone Lodge No. 102, AF&AM Colton Hambleton Jason Helkenberg Jordan Robbins Colby St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, AF&AM Amy Molstad Whitney Schultz Justin Schmidt Coldwater Comanche Lodge No. 295, AF&AM Micaela Jellison Rylee Jellison Tanner Kay Callie Kay Cole Lohrding Cassidy Puderbaugh Emily Vaught Michael Colter Grant Dunn Tristan Dunn
Emporia Emporia Lodge No. 12, AF&AM Kayleb Allen Jenika Burkert Margaret Clark Piper Fowler Trevin Garcia Whitney Gutsch Kelsey Hendricks Dylan Kleissler Mazie Kolterman Analicia Leek Jordan Wooderson Josey Wooderson Jacob Wright Brian Penn Jake Smith Taylor Boucher Faith Schreiner Erie Erie Lodge No. 76, AF&AM Heather Chaney Courtney Gard Eureka Fidelity Lodge No. 106, AF&AM Claire Cook Alexis Fritz Klanci Wiggins Fontana Equity Lodge No. 131, AF&AM Paige Bennett Emilee Johnson Lyndsee Johnson Taylor Macfarlane Trent Markus Brittany Wellman
De Soto De Soto Lodge No. 40, AF&AM Lauren Browning
Fort Leavenworth Hancock Lodge No. 311, AF&AM Neal Long
Delia Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM Katherina Conley Shane Pokorney
Fort Scott Hiattville Lodge No. 216, AF&AM Kaitlyn Brown Ashton Mason
Derby Derby Lodge No. 365, AF&AM Ada May Jessica Neises Marissa Neises
Fort Scott Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, AF&AM Kylie Bruner
Devon Devon Lodge No. 92, AF&AM Torrie Hathaway Douglass Douglass Lodge No. 151, AF&AM Benjamin Fulghum Zackary Thimmesch Dover Dover Lodge No. 138, AF&AM Kyle Ehrlich Thatcher Moddie Dwight Dwight Lodge No. 374, AF&AM Nathaniel Becker Elk City Carson Lodge No. 132, AF&AM Kaylee Bryant Hanna Selman Ellsworth Ellsworth Lodge No. 146, AF&AM Ambria Roberson
Galena Galena Lodge No. 194, AF&AM Madison Blaylock Chloe Blaylock Taylor Curry Gage Davies Amelia Mallatt Caitlyn Riley Bryttne Swan Darcy Sweet Bailey Titus Garden City Tyrian Lodge No. 246, AF&AM Connar Younkman Garland Memphis Lodge No. 108, AF&AM Hannah Dunn Garnett Delphian Lodge No. 44, AF&AM Kinlee Jones Cassidy Lutz Jessica McCullar Bailee Wilson Quentin Sams Bryce Feuerborn
Goodland Goodland Lodge No. 321, AF&AM Alexis Bergquist Brevin Bergsma Andrew "Drew" House Elizabeth House Dani Mangus Yidam Mendoza Gridley Hebron Lodge No. 314, AF&AM Taylor Dechant Hanah Huber Harper Harper Lodge No. 206, AF&AM Jaci Ummel Hays Hays Lodge No. 195, AF&AM Brooks Barber Vincent Bowhay Cameron Chapman Emilie Christian Payton Ruder Nathan Rohr Hiawatha Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, AF&AM Garrett Binns Highland Smithton Lodge No. 1, AF&AM Laura Rush Hoisington Hoisington Lodge No. 331, AF&AM Emily Jasnoski Randall Martin Ariel Starr Holton Holton Lodge No. 42, AF&AM Jacob Hess Hoxie Hoxie Lodge No. 348 AF&AM Kylie Brown Alison Johnson Hugoton Hugoton Lodge No. 406, AF&AM Caleb Gayer Macie Lawson Zack Littell Katie Murray Raven Staten Hutchinson Hutchinson-Reno Lodge No. 124, AF&AM Micah Schmutz Kylie Schultz Indepe ndence Fortitude Lodge No. 107, AF&AM Logan Null Iola Iola Lodge No. 38, AF&AM Brad Bazo Bridget Colvin Kaleigh Kannarr Emily Ware Johnson Johnson Lodge No. 441, AF&AM Zac Johnson Tia Berens Junction City Union Lodge No. 7, AF&AM Annemarie Mitchell
Kansas City Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, AF&AM Cyrena Colgan Delaware Lodge No. 96, AF&AM Tyler Hill Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369, AF&AM Amelia Anderton Abigail Becker Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, AF&AM Ceirra Jackson Megan Richards Carlie Shively Brady Shively Kincaid Kincaid Lodge No. 338, AF&AM Colton Strickler Brytton Strickler Kingman Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, AF&AM Tevin Oller Kiowa Cosmos Lodge No. 278, AF&AM Kaitlyn Stark La Cygne La Cygne Lodge No. 61, AF&AM Case Pemberton Lakin Emerald Lodge No. 289, AF&AM Jordan Pollman Lane Lane Lodge No. 339, AF&AM Sydney Meyer Lawrence Lawrence Lodge No. 6, AF&AM Payton Shambaugh Lebo Lebo Lodge No. 152, AF&AM Shane Newton Garrett VanArsdale Conner Gould LeRoy Neosho Lodge No. 27, AF&AM Casey Mispagel Aaron TruE Lindsborg Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, AF&AM Merissa Anderson Garrett Jacobson Makenzie Kack Seth Peterson Louisburg Peace Lodge No. 243, AF&AM Natalie Moore Nathan Moore Kathryn Reece Spencer Rogers Abigail Tucker Jacob Cutshaw Lyndon Euclid Lodge No. 101, AF&AM Wyatt Fitch Dalton Fitch Hailey Robinson Madison Madison Lodge No. 196, AF&AM Kelsi DeLong Ryan Scheibmeir
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Manhattan Lafayette Lodge No. 16, AF&AM Karsen Brown Madison Monaco Marysville Marysville Lodge No. 91, AF&AM Kaitlyn Bussmann Jacob Bussmann Mayetta Mayetta Lodge No. 393, AF&AM Tanner Driggers Mary White McPherson McPherson Lodge No. 172, AF&AM Ty Goss Sarah Houston Efrain Ruiz Stevie Stockham Janae McKinney Melvern Melvern Lodge No. 22, AF&AM Haley Gilman Zave Goodrich David Oakley Taylor Rohr Kole Schankie Tanner Sipe Travis Sipe Kylie Vanderpool Kaden Vanderpool Samantha Volkman Merriam Rosedale Lodge No. 333, AF&AM Quentin Haas Minneapolis Minneapolis Lodge No. 143, AF&AM Miranda Kay Aaron Kay Mound City Mound City Lodge No. 33, AF&AM Jessie Carr Darcy Ellis Morgan Needham Shelby Northcutt Autumn Secrest Sidney Snyder Patrick Sutherland Allison Wakefield Brianna Laver Newton Newton Lodge No. 142, AF&AM Shaelin Dunlavy Alena Haase Olathe Olathe Lodge No. 19, AF&AM Jacob Ostertag Cody Sader Osawatomie Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, AF&AM Nikole Cain Tiffany DeMoss Natalia Diediker Riley England Ashley Haag Lanie Hastings Dylan Rice Oakley Wallace Misty Weiss
38 THE KANSAS MASON
Ottawa Ottawa Lodge No. 18, AF&AM Amanda Raby Overland Park Overland Park Lodge No. 436, AF&AM Katherine Allison John Ochsner Jordan Stofer Braden Zotinca Jordan Winter Stanley Lodge No. 444, AF&AM Jacob Berglund Wes Caldwell Thomas Robinson Logan Robinson Oxford Oxford Lodge No. 165, AF&AM Kolbi Wampler Paola Paola Lodge No. 37, AF&AM Emma Ure Taylor Williams Parker Parker Lodge No. 341, AF&AM Molly Bertz Alisha Page Matthew Mackey Pittsburg Marvin A. Armstrong Lodge No. 187, AF&AM Kaleigh Boone Courtney Boone Jadyn Burkholder Plainville Paradise Lodge No. 290, AF&AM Jessie Rubottom Pomona McKinley Lodge No. 41, AF&AM Miranda Carey Rush Center Walnut City Lodge No. 215, AF&AM Spencer Romeiser Russell Russell Lodge No. 177, AF&AM Rianne Richard Baylee Wolters Saint Francis St. Francis Lodge No. 404, AF&AM Shakotah Blanka Jacob Brubaker Jakob Church Salina Caledonia Lodge No. 459, AF&AM Caitlin Corn Salina Salina Lodge No. 60, AF&AM Travis Bigler Austin Kack Kellen Womochil Delani White Savonburg Virginia Lodge No. 315, AF&AM Rabecca Bales Keagan Boyd Cy Burghart Derek Kyser Emily Meiwes Justin Willard
Scott City Anthem Lodge No. 284, AF&AM Dalton Buehler Julie King Gage Phillips Christina Tilton Melanie Tilton Brooke Wineinger Sharon Springs Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, AF&AM Troy Wineinger Madisan Nicholson Shawnee Shawnee Lodge No. 54, AF&AM Lauren Toole Solomon Solomon City Lodge No. 105, AF&AM Joshua Martinez Spring Hill Spring Hill Lodge No. 56, AF&AM Lacey Beck Noah Beets Hannah Eddings Jordan Gooch Delanie Shefcyk Charles Williams Tecumseh Albert Neese Lodge No. 248, AF&AM Karli Benson Jordan Lee Legino Jennifer Christine Legino Tyler Carver Tonganoxie Henri Lodge No. 190, AF&AM Matthew Denholm Charley Fine Morgan Galvin Cassidy Hutchinson Dakota Hutchinson Scott Kirk Katrina Reiss Lee Seitter Topeka Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF&AM Megan Harwood Wyatt Hendrix Kaylene Strever Collene Strever Melissa Hollar Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM Michaela Edkin Wayne Edkin II Timothy Gibson Elizabeth Gibson Topeka Lodge No. 17, AF&AM Anthony "TJ" Andrade Alexandria Andrade Ashley Aumiller Jesse Barnes Andrea Blaauw Lauren Gabriel Kassondra Graham Jacquelyn Graham Meghan Keller Mark Stephenson Cindy Whitham-Foster
Ulysses Ulysses Lodge No. 435, AF&AM Kennedy Klein Walnut Vulcan Lodge No. 229, AF&AM Blythe Buscher Sisson Colby Amanda Grewing Joshua Hudiburg John Hughes Victor Hughes Carly Lallemand Zachary Wheeler Wathena Wathena Lodge No. 64, AF&AM Kimberly Euler Noah Scrimsher Wichita Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, AF&AM Makinzie Alamo Bailey Brown Jacob Carraher Patrick Coleman Cade Delperdang Nicholas Delperdang Sarah LaMarche Avery Noel Whitney Steele Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, AF&AM John Brosz Macie Hamlett Anita Martinez Tanner Terrell Tiffany Terrell North Star Lodge No. 168, AF&AM Samantha Rader Sunflower Lodge No. 86, AF&AM Monroe Chrisco Wichita Lodge No. 99, AF&AM Idan Reed Kristen Weber Williamsburg Anchor Lodge No. 224, AF&AM Cale Bolen Nicholas Clarkson Winfield Winfield Lodge No. 110, AF&AM Alexandra Randall Dakota Soukup Chardonnay Stephens Winona Wallace Lodge No. 318, AF&AM Fred Schertz Yates Center Gilead Lodge No. 144, AF&AM Chessa Chrisman Kylie Jackson Lindsey Kimbell Rachael Manske Jason Wendland
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Lodge of Kansas and administered through Kansas Masonic Lodges. The Freemason Endowment touches the lives of many Masons and their families, who are both in need and deserve our help. The Kansas Masonic Foundation would like to sincerely thank everyone involved for their hard work and effort in making this event a tremendous success! Thank you for your generous support for the Sold on Helping Brothers, Freemasons Charity Auction!
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Fairchild, Kenneth
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Rigg, Thomas
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Mason, Steve
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Gibson, Jason
Masters, John
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McClarty, Robert
Smith , Mark
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Smith, Carol
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Hill, Shannon
Olson, Karen
Cotter, Lee
Hiner, Jack
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Craddock, Patrick
Hoopingarner, Lindsay
Otto, Carl
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Hughes, Warren
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Dahl, James
Humes, Steve
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Parsons, Robert
Wheeler, Bill and Vera
Davison, Mark
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Peters, Sharon
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Pressley, Cole
Wonnell, Dallas
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Prine, Joshua
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MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS
Lafayette Lodge No. 16
Phoenix Assembly Advisory Board
Albert Pike Lodge No. 303
McPherson Lodge No. 172
Scottish Rite of Topeka
De Soto Lodge No. 40
Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186
Temple Builders Lodge No. 462
Emporia Lodge No. 12
Neosho Lodge No. 27
Topeka Lodge No. 17
Great Bend Lodge No. 15
Parker Lodge No. 341
Zeredetha Lodge No. 80
Kansas Masonic Foundation
Phoenix Assembly, Rainbow Girls, Topeka
THE AUCTION COMMITTEE
W. David Eckert
R.W. Jaime Carwell
R.W. Lyn E. Beyer, GM (Chairman)
R.W. Robert Talbott, GJW
W. Russ Ingle
R.W. Tony Borum
W. D. Brian Byrd
R.W. Lincoln Wilson, Jr.
W. Mickey Graves
R.W. Don Wheeler
M.W. Tracy Bloom, PMG, Grand Secretary
SUMMER 2016 41
HOME WARMINGS
By Hervey Wright III, Director of Development and Fraternal Relations, KMH
What Kind Of Care Does KMH Offer? Fellowship Lounge, where residents can gather around our beautifully restored turn-of-the-century bar. There is opportunity to dine in an elegant restaurant setting in the Towers Dining Room, as well as on the outdoor Dining Terrace.
Assisted Living in the Manor Living in the Manor is being part of your “household’s” family. The Manor utilizes the intimate “household” approach to care and living, providing each resident with their own living space while homemakers take care of the tasks and preparing the meals. Large common spaces and family-style Recently, we’ve had quite a few brothers drop by our campus to see first-hand all the
and connection, just like home. As people continue to stop by, the ques-
kitchens allow residents to gather as friends and family do. In this household, you have
changes that have taken place at KMH over
tions we get are usually the same, “What
access to all the services and amenities the
the last few years. We are privileged to be
kinds of care does KMH offer?” I will take
KMH campus has to offer.
able to share our facility with many Masons,
this opportunity to speak a bit about the
their widows and family members. Their eyes
different levels of care and how each holds
household, where memory-care special-
light up as they step into our main entrance
tight to our mission of providing an active
ists are trained to understand the individual
and see the Thomas C. Raum historic grand
and vibrant community where every person
needs of each resident and respond to them
hall and fireplace. We see something happen
can live life to the fullest.
with innovative tools that promote well-
The Manor also offers a Memory Care
being and quality of life.
to their demeanor as they turn left toward our beautiful library, walking through our
Assisted Living in the Towers
Veteran’s Hallway to see men and women’s
The Towers provides apartment-style living
photos proudly displayed on the wall – folks
for those who want to live independently
Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care in the Pavilion
they may know, their neighbors, fellow
but may need a little help. Living in the Tow-
Housed within our larger campus and staffed
service men and women, their friends. We
ers provides access to all the services and
by nurses and aides 24 hours a day, residents
see it again as we walk them through our
amenities our campus has to offer, including
living in one of the four Pavilion households,
Spanish Mission Household in the Manor, as
housekeeping and laundry services, use of
including a Memory Care household, receive
they watch the gathering of people sharing
our fitness center as well as indoor pool,
exceptional, person-centered care while
conversations over a meal prepared in their
access to our beautiful Eastern Star Chapel,
still easily visiting friends and staff within the
household. Our steps forward have been
listed on the Historical Registry, and an
community, receiving visitors, and partici-
about the feeling you get when you are
extensive calendar of social opportunities
pating in community events. All meals and
here, the feeling of warmth, comfort, and fel-
and entertainment. There is a pub-style
snacks are provided and prepared in accor-
lowship. It’s about providing the best in care
42 THE KANSAS MASON
continued on page 47
BOOK REVIEW
Macoy’s Modern Worshipful Master’s Assistant By Terry Tilton, PGM
shipful Master, Halleran notes that Robert
A Must-Read For Every Lodge Officer
Macoy proclaimed in his first edition that
Over thirty years ago I commented to my
and well qualified’ should be the legitimate
lodge brothers that an updating of Macoy’s
object of ambition to every brother inter-
The Worshipful Master’s Assistant was
ested in the prosperity of the society but
badly needed as the prosaic language was a
nothing corrodes the new Mason’s enthu-
hard slog and the “ideal” lodge of the book-
siasm for Freemasonry more swiftly than
let simply did not exist. Finally, thanks to the
“the incapacity of his Worshipful Master.”
skillful editing of Michael Halleran we have
As Halleran points out, Macoy had clearly
a readily accessible and truly informative
observed milksop Masters, overbearing sec-
modern book for Lodge Master’s and
retaries, tyrannical treasurers, and ill-gov-
Officers. Covering eleven chapters the book
erned lodges that plainly resulted from the
includes sections on: THE BASICS–Master
automatic advancement of the progressive
of the Lodge, Duties of the Master , The
line. Believing that education might solve
Subordinate Officers , Masonic Law Dis-
the problem, Macoy wrote the Worshipful
ciplinary Matters; CEREMONIES – Instal-
Master’s Assistant.
lation of Lodge Officers, Service Awards,
“to become Master of a Lodge, ‘worthy
Among the many updates in this book
CHANGE IS NOT UN-MASONIC, ALTHOUGH THAT MAY BE NEWS TO MANY FREEMASONS
Lodge of Sorrow, Funeral Ceremonies,
is a subsection titled MODERN COMMU-
and SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL– Lodge
NICATION. Halleran not only notes the
Bylaws , and Committees . In short, it has
many new forms of electronic communica-
information for every Master on how to
tion in our society today - email, Facebook,
understand the duties and responsibilities of
tweets, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
running a well-governed lodge and how the
but encourages the lodge officers to rec-
responsibilities of his lodge officers help him
ognize the importance of these new forms
make that happen.
of communication and to use them to the
Lodge ritual and fellowship activities that
best advantage of the lodge. To this end, he
are supported by the progressive officer
I am particularly impressed with the survey
offers many examples of how good com-
line and the lodge. This book is a must-read
of information and number of updated
munication is so necessary for good lodge
for every member of the Lodge officer
sources of current lodge and Grand Lodge
organization and membership participation.
corp. Its 225 pages touch on every aspect
practices across the United States. As Halle-
The subject of lodge branding and its im-
of running a good lodge program with
ran points out, this book can only give the
portance also comes up under this section.
particular emphasis on the responsibilities
basic duties associated with lodge officers
As Halleran so skillfully points out,
and running a well-governed lodge. Of ne-
“change is not un-Masonic, although that
cessity, ritualistic obligations and prerequi-
may be news to many Freemasons.” The
sites of Grand Lodges will not only vary but
change emphasized here has to do with the
Terry L. Tilton is a Past Grand Master of the
must govern and be fundamental to each
time and effort to plan. To this end, conti-
Grand Lodge of Minnesota (2002), a founding
lodge’s organization and practice.
nuity becomes the operative word as the
member of The Masonic Society, a Fellow of
Lodge officers have a planned and coordi-
the Philalethes Society and a member of the
nated program of good Masonic education,
Masonic Information Center.
This edition is a complete revision and
Emphasizing the characteristics and responsibilities of leadership for the Wor-
of the lodge Master and his officers. I cannot recommend it more highly.
SUMMER 2016 43
BOOK REVIEW By Adam Kendall
Literary Reboot Of A Masonic Classic Although the words “reboot” and “reimagine” are common parlance in the modern age that are used to describe the update of
PROVIDES THE MODERN READER WITH COMPARISON AND CONTEXT SO THAT HE MAY BETTER UNDERSTAND HIS
TRADITIONAL ROLE WITHIN A CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY.
a classic work of art or literature, often the
poetry is necessary for the modern ear, which
the new Master, but also provides the mod-
results are found wanting—as if the previ-
is not so accustomed to such usage. His ser-
ern reader with comparison and context so
ous work deserved, much less needed, an
vice as a Grand Master, coupled with his long-
that he may better understand his tradition-
update in order to be attractive or relevant
time role as a Masonic historian and educator,
al role within a contemporary society.
to a modern audience.
provides him with a unique and sympathetic
It is especially dodgy when a beloved and classic work is given this treatment. Not so with M.W. Bro. Michael Halleran’s revised
perspective to tackle a literary reboot from
Adam Kendall is a Past Master of Phoenix
someone as formidable as Macoy.
Lodge 144 in San Francisco, a founding
Rather than reproduce a classic work
member of Academia Lodge 847 in Oakland,
version of the Robert Macoy classic, Macoy’s
that is devoid of character, or a mere
California. He is the Curator and Collections
Modern Worshipful Master’s Assistant, due to
reprint using dated and faded prints, he
Manager of the Henry W. Coil Library & Mu-
be released in the Spring of 2016.
has given us a rare and essential gem of
seum of Freemasonry, Grand Lodge of A.F. &
unbridled Masonic instruction that not only
A.M. of California and is a Past President of
evokes Macoy’s original intent to instruct
the Masonic Library & Museum Association.
Halleran freely admits that his intentional updating of the language and the removal of
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OUT AND ABOUT By Kansas Masonic Foundation Staff
Francis Jackson: An Example of Fortitude and Strength Francis Jackson was on the front row at
is about 25 miles from his home in Yates
the Kansas Capitol building as a ceremony
Center, and he said his wife takes him to
honored the long tradition of the state’s
meetings and someone brings him home.
Freemasonry with a rededication during the Annual Communication. He was there, despite the off-and-on
But his persistence, character and good attitude epitomize the virtues of a Mason, and the fact that he keeps pushing on when
rain, the chilly air, the challenge of getting
it might be easier to stay home sets a good
around when he is unable to see.
example for his Brothers. For Jackson,
In fact, there is little that holds Jackson back, although the loss of his eyesight, which occurred gradually since his mid-30s, makes it
though, being an active Mason is just the way he reaps the benefits of the organization. “You make good friendships, you get to
selling raffle tickets for the Masons right now.) In fact, he jokes around a lot, laughing
tough for him to always get where he wants
socialize, and they have a lot of good pro-
frequently. It’s not always easy to maintain
to go. He is serving as Worshipful Master at
grams,” he said. “In fact, a lot more good
that positive attitude, but Jackson works
the Hebron No. 314 Lodge in Gridley, and
programs now than what they did have,
hard at it.
for him, that’s a serious commitment that
especially through the Foundation.”
means attending not only lodge meetings,
He’s able to hold positions in his lodge
but going to nearby lodges to visit as much as
– with the exception of secretary and
possible. He’s also a Past Master in the Yates
treasurer – because of the support of his
Center lodge, Gilead Lodge No. 144.
Brothers, Jackson said.
Jackson has been a Mason for 44 years,
“When I can’t get out, it’s awful, awful, awful boring,” he said. “Even listening to these talking books gets boring. When it’s good weather, I go up and drink coffee with another gal, the church
“I’ve got a lot of good help up there.
secretary.” He slips right back into his gentle teasing.
drawn to the organization by his father and
They all know my condition, so they look
his brother. Both of them were Masons
out for me in everything, same way with the
“I’ve been running around a lot with a young
for 50 years before their deaths. In such a
American legion down here,” he said.
gentleman; he’s been taking me places,”
family, it’s probably not surprising that he’s
Even though it’s sometimes difficult and
he said, cackling a little as he admits that
active in his lodge, despite the challenge of
even though he feels guilty because some-
“young” man is 90 years old and another
his eyesight.
one has to drive him home, Jackson said he
Mason, Carl Otto.
At age 72, Jackson has been dealing with the loss of his eyesight since he was young.
stays active because it’s important to him.
The two run the roads around Yates
He loves the opportunity to serve the
Center – Jackson offers that Otto is a bit of
It gradually dimmed, and although in the
community through outreach activities. He
a “hot rodder” – and show their commit-
right light today he can see shadows, he is,
jokes around that his nickname is “Raffle”
ment to the Masons daily.
to all intents and purposes, blind.
because he always has raffle tickets to sell,
“It depends on the light,” Jackson said.
benefiting someone in the community. (He’s
They set an excellent example for Brothers throughout the state.
“On good days, I’ll go out walking by myself in this area where I know my way. Plus my
ask for rides, because Jackson doesn’t like
He jokes around that his nickname is “Raffle” because he always has raffle tickets to sell, benefiting someone in the community.
putting anyone else out. The Gridley lodge
(He’s selling raffle tickets for the Masons right now.)
ears help too.” He gets aggravated always having to
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OUT AND ABOUT
The Badge Of Our Fraternity By Jim Craig, Past Master Pyramid No. 451, Secretary & Honorary Past Master Albert Pike No. 303
Brethren, just today I wrote a letter to a deceased member’s daughter who asked what she should do with her father’s apron… I did let her know what should have
sure most if not all of our Kansas Masonic
Lodge to include an instructional paper on
happened with it…and I can attest by
Lodges have given instruction on this
what to do with one’s apron when finally
personal experience, too many of our
important subject when presenting a new
given to him to take home. I would like to
Brother’s families do not know where
Master Mason with his Masonic Apron
share this information with you now so
their Masonic family member’s apron is
to take home, but if these instructions
you can make sure the above examples do
or know of the promise we made to him
are not written down, they can easily be
not happen to your family when it is time
when he received his First Degree. I am
forgotten! It has been my custom in my
for you to receive your final reward!
Your Masonic Apron:
Points to remember:
“This emblem is now yours, to wear we hope with equal pleasure
1. Do: Let your family members know just what it is and where
to yourself and honor to the Fraternity”. So says the ritual of our Fraternity in the presentation of the apron to a candidate in the
you have laid it! 2. Do: Inform your family of the promise made to you that your
First Degree. And it is true! You may wear your apron at any time
apron shall accompany you to your last resting place…
you deem appropriate, ever bearing in mind those lessons taught
“That narrow house appointed for all living”.
concerning the proper care of this “spotless emblem of innocence”. When not being worn, it is suggested that you purchase some thin wrapping paper in which to wrap it and place it back in the
3. Do: Inform your family of your desires/wishes for that time… if you want or perhaps do not want Masonic services. 4. Should you move away…WHETHER OR NOT you transfer your
plastic “bag” it was presented to you in. If your Lodge does not use
membership or join a local lodge as a plural or a dual member,
plastic bags, that’s OK….the thin wrapping paper is enough. If your
find out the contact information for the local lodge and be sure
apron was presented to you in a “tube”, then I suggest taking it out
to share this information with your family or close friends.
of the tube so it will be able to “flatten out” before needed. If you
(A good place to keep this contact information is with your apron
don’t, it is very hard to keep the apron from curling up! Then, many
where it will be easy to find when that time comes).
of us find that a good place for it to be stored is in the bottom of a
5. As you progress in Masonry, you may be appointed an office,
clothes drawer in a dresser or bureau where it can remain flat and
or serve the Lodge in other capacities which will become a part
pressed by the light weight of other clothes.
of your Masonic history. Please make note of all these things in writing so that if you are “far, far away”, the Brothers there will have that information to record and present to your family. Perhaps a good place to put these records (as many of us do not keep file cabinets at home for such), is also in the bag with your apron! FOOTNOTE: It has been brought to our attention that a number of Lodges have aprons returned to them that could not be found at the time of the member’s burial. Any of those aprons that can be returned to Grand Lodge will be placed together, cremated, placed in a common urn and next March during the Necrology Ceremony will be honored and paid tribute to.
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