MISSOURI Lodge of Research OFFICERS Worshipful Master - Nicholas R. Ciechielo Missouri Lodge of Research (MLR)
Senior Warden - Steven L. Harrison Junior Warden - L. Leroy Salmon Secy-Treas Ronald D. Miller 6033 Masonic Dr Suite B COLUMBIA MO 65202-6535 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
MLR RP
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RWB Nicholas Cichielo
Worshipful Masters Message I am deeply honored to have been elected Worshipful Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research, and what a time in our history to have that happen. In 1941 Past Grand Master Harry S Truman had a vision and that vision was to one day see a Missouri Lodge of Research Library. It happened in September some 61 years later. I am sure that even Harry Truman could not have envisioned that his Grand Son Clifton Truman Daniel would have been there as our speaker, that usually happens in novels. For those of us that were there you were a part of History. . For many years there were many meetings, plans and projects that had to be completed, but it all came together and happened. We have many great plans for the Missouri Lodge of Research and Library. As we speak our Past Grand Master John Hess is recording each book onto our computer system. We have 10,000 books and 1,000 have been registered. When we finish that project we will have 10,000 more donated to us from The Grand lodge of Iowa. If you have time on the third Saturday of each month, come out to Columbia and help us with the enormous task of bring books up from the basement to be registered. You will be carrying history. Even now as we go through each book we are finding so much history such as hand written notes and letters by President Truman. At the present time the Library will be open on the third Saturday of each
month and every Monday. Any Lodge can request a special tour, just contact the Grand Secretary or myself. My Brothers we have great plans for the Missouri Lodge of Research and its members. We now have two official Lectures each year, one at Grand Lodge and the other Mid-Year. We are looking into satellite telecast so brothers at other locations can hear and see lectures. We are also planning mini discussion meetings at the library throughout the year. All of this takes time and planning, but I assure you that you will all be very proud of your Lodge of Research and Library. By receiving this Newsletter you are a member of The Missouri Lodge of Research. Why not invite a fellow lodge member who does not belong. The knowledge and camaraderie you will receive is second to none. . Fraternally, Nicholas R. Cichielo WM Missouri Lodge of Research
HAPPY
2013