Bismarck Holiday Social

Last night I attended the Bismarck area lodges Holiday Social hosted by Lodge #5. This was a first time event and the coordinator RW Brian Burkett, DGM did a wonderful job. A big thank you to the Bismarck and Mandan Lodges for supporting this event. It was great going out West and seesing the Brothers again. Looking forward to our 2nd Quarterly Meeting and Christmas Party this coming Saturday in Carrington. Thanks again Brian and Lodge #5 for a wonderful evening.

North Star Table Lodge

Last night I attended Table Lodge at North Star Lodge in Larimore. What a great evening!!! WM John and the officers of North Star put out a feast of Oyster Stew, Buffalo Chili and regular chili, two bowls of stew was my limit. We had over 45 Brothers in attendance. Also in attendance was the newly elected Potentate of Kem Shrine, Illustrious Sir, Miles Christianson. It's really great to see a lodge like North Star thriving and excited about Masonry. Tonite I drive to Brismarck to attend their Christmas/Holiday Social. I'm looking forward to seeing the Brothers from out West.

North Dakota Month at George Washington Masonic Memorial

January has been designated as ND Month at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. January 6 & 7 RW Kvasager and myself traveld to Arlington, VA to participate in the opening of the ND display at the memorial.

St. Aldermar Commandery #3 Christmas Observance, Grand Forks

On Monday, December 21st I attended the St. Aldermar Commandery #3 Christmas Observance in Grand Forks. The observance was highlighted by a wonderful meal and Christmas Obserance that was very well done. Participating in the Overservance were Br. Wendel VanWechel, Goose River #19 and SGW, RW Lon Kvasager, Malta Lodge.

St. Aldermommandery #3 Christmas Observance, Grand Forks

Internation Past Masters Night

Last night I attended the annual International Past Masters Night hosted by Lebanon Lodge #34 in Langdon. I was accompanied by Grand Sr. Warden, RW Lon Kvasager. We were honored to have MW Grand Master David Love and brothers from the Grand Lodge of Manitoba in attendance. Another great meal was prepared by the brothers of Lebanon lodge. PGM, Darrel Schrader served at host for the evening. WM Ryan Gustafson and members of Lebanon did a great job opening and closing lodge, a special thanks to WM Ryan for sitting in the East for the meeting. Also in attendance from the Grand Lodge were PGM Curt Mundahl, Grand Secretary, Grand Lecturer,PGM Ron Penfold and Associate Grand Historian, PGM Jim Savaloja and PGM Charles Ottem. MW Savaloja gave a brief update on the Fort Buford project. At the conclusion of the meeting MW Love and myself "entertained" the brothers with ou rendition of "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer". I played the "air bass" and brother Love sang. A great time was had by all.

Day After Thanksgiving

On Friday, November 27 members of Goose River #19 sponsored their annual Coffee, Cider & Pizzelles event. Proceeds from the event go to our public library. That night member of our lodge played Christmas music outside. We also accompanied the local Scandinavian dancers.