Masonic Home of Missouri

MASONIC HOME ofMissouri

Missouri Masonic Research Library

When the Masonic Complex was being designed and built in Columbia, Missouri, it was done with the intent to be the new home of the Masonic Library and Museum. The Masonic Home of Missouri built the Masonic Museum, which opened in 2008. The Missouri Lodge of Research came to the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Board of Directors in 2012 indicating their desire to help establish the library.

The Missouri Lodge of Research would spend countless volunteer hours over the years in the library. This past summer, the Missouri Lodge of Research Foundation’s Board of Directors in partnership with the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Board of Directors facilitated the transition of the library to the operations of the Masonic Home.

While there are so many people to thank for their hard work over the years, we would like to take a moment to thank MWB Gail Turner, Secretary and Treasurer for the Missouri Lodge of Research and the Missouri Lodge of Research Foundation. The Masonic Home had the privilege of MWB Turner’s leadership and guidance through his years of dedicated service on the Masonic Home Board of Directors. He is now giving his considerable talents and knowledge to the Missouri Lodge of Research.

MWB Turner graciously helped facilitate the communication necessary to assist the smooth transition of the library operations from the Missouri Lodge of Research to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Once again, both entities find themselves in a debt of gratitude for his leadership.

As the Masonic Home assumes operations of the library, the library will need to be closed. The Masonic Home of Missouri’s Board of Directors will be working through various management issues and looks forward to the day it will be once again open to visitors. The Masonic Home of Missouri would again like to acknowledge and thank the Missouri Lodge of Research for all of the work they have done to bring the library to fruition.

Masks that Care

Masonic Family Cares is all about Masons, Masonic widows, and Eastern Star ladies connecting to each other and resources to help one another through the hard times, and what harder times have we collectively experienced than the global pandemic we are currently immersed?

Associate Grand Conductress Agnes Maxon, of Warrensburg Chapter No. 3, did just that with a caring and generous handmade donation. Maxon created 50 masks beautifully embroidered with the logos of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and Grand Chapter of Missouri for the Masonic Home of Missouri’s LongTerm Assistance clients. Many of these clients are living in assisted living facilities and other congregant living situations where masks are crucial.

Masonic Family Cares connects Lodges and Chapters with Masonic brothers and sisters in need of a helping hand. The Masonic Home of Missouri can act as a liaison between the member and the Lodge or Chapter, connecting the two. The Masonic Home may also be able to assist if there is a financial component.

For example, if a brother needs a ramp for wheelchair access to his home, his lodge may obtain grant funds from the Masonic Home of Missouri for materials if they can provide the labor to build the ramp. Up to $10,000 per year per Lodge or Chapter is available each fiscal year.

If you know a Masonic brother or sister in need but need this kind of financial assistance to help them or you wish to help them make connections, contact Masonic Home of Missouri outreach staff at outreach@mohome.org.

Lodge gives to

Regional Child Advocacy Center through CAP

Children in an emergency shelter after experiencing abuse in their homes will soon have improved playground equipment thanks to Acacia-Twilight Lodge and the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Together, using the Masonic Home’s Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) program, the organizations made a $1,000 donation to Rainbow House, one of Missouri’s Child Advocacy Centers. These centers serve many functions for children who have experienced suspected abuse, one of which is as an emergency shelter.

Children placed in Rainbow House’s emergency shelter may need a safe place to stay until foster care can be arranged or they may be in the Division of Family Services’ Crisis Care program in which DFS is working with the child’s parents to stabilize their home and environment so the child can return.

During the pandemic shutdown, Rainbow House also offered free, all-day and overnight childcare to essential workers like law enforcement, paramedics, and nurses.

CAP provides matching funds for Lodges and Chapters to help children in need within their communities. In Fiscal Year 2020, the Masonic Home of Missouri and participating Lodges and Chapters provided $291,194 in assistance to help 14,834 children statewide. Lodges and Chapters may receive up to $10,000 in matching funds per fiscal year through CAP.

If your Lodge or Chapter would like to help a Child Advocacy Center in your area or would like to use CAP to assist children in your community, contact Partnership Programs Coordinator Tisha Woodard at twoodard@mohome.org.

15 Years or More Participation in a Partnership Program

Lathrop Lodge #506 O’Sullivan Lodge #7 Robert Burns Lodge #496 Summit Lodge #263

10 Years or More Participation in a Partnership Program

Bee Hive Lodge #393 Billings Lodge #379 Clay Lodge #207 Decatur Lodge #400 Elvins-Ionic Lodge #154 Fraternal Lodge #363 Greenville Lodge #107 Leadwood Lodge #598 Montgomery Lodge #246 Mountain View Lodge #637 Osage Lodge #303 Owensville Lodge #624 Poplar Bluff Lodge #209 Samaritan Lodge #424 Sampson Lodge #298 Strafford Lodge #608 Sullivan Lodge #69 Willard Lodge #620

5 Years or More Participation in a Partnership Program

Bernie Lodge #573 Branson Lodge #587 Brotherhood Lodge #269 Clinton Lodge #548 Daisy Chapter #86 Fairfax Lodge #483 Farmington Lodge #132 Fellowship Lodge #345 Galena Lodge #515 Gate of Temple Lodge #422 Gower Lodge #397 Grand River Lodge #276 Greenville Chapter #337 Hallsville Lodge #336 Hazelwood Lodge #459 Henderson Lodge #477 Hermitage Lodge #288 Hopewell Lodge #239 Laclede Lodge #83 Lamar Lodge #292 Lebanon Lodge #77 Mansfield Lodge #543 Marceline Lodge #481 Mt. Hope Chapter #74 Mt. Hope Lodge #476 Noble Lodge #684 Pauldingville Lodge #11 Platte City Lodge #504 Richland Lodge #385 Richmond Lodge #57 Rising Sun Lodge #13 Sullivan Chapter #105 Table Rock Lodge #680 University Lodge #683 Wayne Lodge #526 Webster Lodge #98 Weston Lodge #53 Western Star Chapter #197

Fewer than 5 Years Participation in a Partnership Program

Acacia Chapter #42 Adelphi Lodge #355 Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636 Barry Chapter #369 Barry Daylight Lodge #17 Blue Springs Lodge #337 Bolivar Lodge #195 Boone Chapter #290 Cairo Lodge #486 Christian Lodge #392 Circle Lodge #342 Clinton Chapter #73 Composite Lodge #369 Easter Lodge #575 Excelsior Lodge #441 Gray Summit #173 Herculaneum Chapter #325 Holden Lodge #262 Ivanhoe Lodge #446 Jefferson Lodge #43 Meridian Lodge #2 Monroe Lodge #64 Mt. Washington Lodge #614 Naomi Chapter #296 Naylor Lodge #568 Neosho Lodge #247 Richmond Chapter #255 Shawnee Lodge #653 Solomon Lodge #271 Tuscan Lodge #360 Tyro Lodge #12 Webb City Lodge #512 Wentzville Lodge #46 Windsor Lodge #29

Virtual Truman Club Event Sponsored by Central Trust and Central Bank of Boone County

The first ever Truman Club Virtual Event was held Saturday, September 12, 2020. Although we were not able to meet in person due to the pandemic, we looked forward to gathering together to spend a fun and relaxing evening honoring those individuals who have joined or leveled up within The Truman Club.

Guest speaker Carolyn Paris provided a presentation to help our Truman Club members live richer, calmer and more fulfilling lives. A guest bartender showed us how to make “The Truman Twist,” the signature drink for the event. Members who joined or leveled up were recognized with a slideshow presentation. We held a Best Dressed Contest for those who wanted to participate. Congrats to Dave and Friday Ramsey for the win! And thank you to Dan and Anita Philbrick for their great outfits and performance during the contest!

Although some experienced difficulties during the event, we hope that you were able to find some enjoyment in attending. We thank you for your patience through the difficulties and look forward to seeing you at The Truman Club Dinner in person next year. Thank you to all who supported this event. Congratulations to those listed below who were honored that evening. We hope to see you next year for more formal recognition.

Lewis & Clark Society $1,000 - $2,499

Bruce G. Bax Marion & Michelle Briggs Spencer & Lilli Burnham Donald & Delores Cannon Dennis J. Carroll James H. Coogan Clay & Sandra Copeland Thomas Corum Harold & Marietta Davis Kenneth & Wylene Dunlap Woodrow W. Fitzgerald Marcus A. Foreman Karen Gaertner William & Joan Halliburton Kenneth Hampton John L. Hoeykens William & Velma Howard Bob & Marguerite Jenkins Scott & Shalene Link Ray McDowell Dan & Anita Philbrick Jonathan & Michelle Phillippe Dennis & Cathy Spears Charles G. Steltzer Michael & Laurel Sundhausen Lonnie & Zoe Tucker Paul & Patsy Werner Gerald D. White Troy G. Whitton Thomas Yunick

Laura Ingalls Wilder Society $2,500 - $4,999

Harry & Mary Lee Albert Robert S. Alexander JoAnne Bryan William & Cynthia Carboneau Larry & Donna Cook Barry & Audrey Cundiff Warren & Karen Dixon Jimmie Durkee David A. Emring Michael & Janet Ford Leonard Landsbaum Lee & Rebecca McCollum Darby P. Meehan Chris & Tonya Nickle Dr. Roger W. Owens Ron & Nichole Phillips Joseph S. Russell Michael & Jennifer Singer Donald & Lola Stanley Phillip P. Stringfield Robert & Pam Trewatha Robert & Dora Warder Mitch & Beth Weinsting Darvin L. Weston Jimmie L. Wharton Cary & Jacque White

Thomas Hart Benton Society $5,000 - $9,999

Roy & Janice Cary Jean P. Haberichter John & Carol Hendrickson Donald J. Newman, Jr. Pete & Mary Papasifakis David & Lois Powell Doug Reece & Gayle Behr Tim & Kathryn Thomas Reverend Ron & Betty Wood

Samuel Clemens Society $10,000 - $24,999

John W. Carter, Jr. Bobby L. Grisham

Charles A. Lindbergh Society $25,000 - $49,999

Roy F. & Bernie Wilde

The Vincil Society

Congratulations to the following for joining or attaining a new level within The Vincil Society. Thank you for your continued support of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Gold Level $10,000 - $24,999

Columbia Marketing Group

Silver Level $5,000 - $9,999

Noble Lodge No. 684 Richland Lodge No. 385

Nickel Level $2,500 - $4,999

Corinthian Lodge No. 265 Leadwood Lodge No. 598 Meridian Lodge No. 2 Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439

Bronze Level $500 - $2,499

Arena Liquor Arlington Lodge No. 346 Barnesville Lodge No. 353 Central Missouri Auto Body Centralia Lodge No. 59 Clintonville Lodge No. 482 Composite Lodge No. 369 Cuba Lodge No. 312 Hope Lodge No. 251 New Hope Lodge No. 199 Saxton Lodge No. 508 St. Francisville Lodge No. 588 St. Joseph Valley Foundation Willard Chapter #551, O.E.S.

If your lodge or chapter is not yet a member of The Vincil Socity or you would like to know where your lodge or chapter stands, feel free to contact Julie Kirchhoff, Annual Giving Officer, at 800-434-9804.

Masonic Home Charity Golf Tournament 2020 event is cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Thank you to those who planned to support the 2020 Golf Tournament Thank you to Commerce Bank for their continued support.

We are working to secure a date for the 2021 Golf Tournament, More information to come in the spring.