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Grand Lodge of Missouri
Installations, Dedications & Special Events Hayes 65 Year Pin
Vineyard 70 Year Pin
Brother Perry L Hayes, Sr., a member of Bayou Lodge 365 in Bakersfield, MO since October, 1955, received a 65-year pin and certificate created and presented by his daughter, Tracy Hayes Wood. He is also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. The Lodge previously presented him a 60-year pin by Brother Wayne Calhoun.
On December 19, 2020, Tyro Lodge 12 in Caledonia, MO, honored Brother William (Bill) O. Vineyard for 70 years of service to the Masonic order. Born on July 19, 1927, he was initiated, passed and raised at Paul Revere Lodge 330 in Hazelwood, MO. In 1988, he transferred his membership to the Belgrade Lodge 632 and then, through merger, Tyro Lodge 12. Brother Vineyard was presented with his 70-year service pin and certificate and was pinned by his daughter-in-law Kim Vineyard. He was then presented with a certificate from the 28th District, and a Veterans’ certificate, flag and pin from the Missouri Masonic Home for his service in the navy during WWII.
Solomon Veterans and Awards Night
On November 9, 2020, Solomon Lodge 271 honored all veterans in attendance; Left to Right: RWB Jim McManigle, WB Jerry Rindom, WB Mark Johnson, Brother Les McClelland, WB Charles Dixon, WB Jerry Grace, Brother Charles Koonce, WB Tom Erickson, MWB Tim Thomas, and RWB Bob Detherow. This Stated Communication was the Official Visit of RWB Travis Schnelle, DDGM, who presented WB Greg Walker with the Lodge Achievement Award with Distinction.
Strafford Lodge Christmas Parade
Portrait Unveiled
On December 5, 2020, the members of Strafford Lodge 608 participated in the Small Town Christmas Parade for the City of Strafford, MO. WM Rick Headlee (Red Hat) greeted the families and gave candy to the kids. WB Dave Bagdonas (Santa Suit) was Santa and and his Elf’s were RWB Rick Thompson (Elf Suit), WB Craig Dunn (Santa Hat), Mrs. Dunn (Elf Suit), Brother Tony Warnke, and other brethren.
On October 12, 2020, MWB Tim Thomas’s portrait was unveiled in Solomon Lodge 271.
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