W:. Following Attorney General Moodys remarks, PGER McPherson returned to the podium to present a $10,000 donation from the Elks National Foundation to Camp Idlewild of Florida, which is a new camp for children with autism-spectrum disorders. 26, Section 2. Its membership is restricted to men. 2021-2022 Officers Ray Owens Worshipful Master Bill Craigmyle Senior Warden Richard Gutierrez Junior Warden Billy Ward Secretary Charles Curry Treasurer 1 HOME LODGE OFFICERS CALENDAR PAY DUES Donations About Us Cornerstone Leveling Grand Lodge of Texas Links What is Freemasonry? Heading the slate was T. Keith Mills, of the Caldwell, Idaho, Lodge, who was elected Grand Exalted Ruler for the 2021-2022 year. Quick links. You can cancel at any time. . "It's extremely important all masks will be worn," he said. Communications. Our host lodge is Davy Crockett Lodge No. Lubbock March, 2022Installation for 2022 officers. Members 23, Section 2. No Expense of Officers, Representative or, Committees Paid .. 30, Section 2. We look forward to seeing you in Lubbock! During his presentation, PGER Luhr presented the Orders final installment of the donation, which amounted to slightly more than $260,000, to Pacific Historic Parks President and CEO Aileen Utterdyke and Director of Communications Jim McCoy. A copy of all documents should be added to your records by your secretaries.BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all Worshipful Masters, Worthy Matrons, and Heads of Higher House must present their completed yearly calendar for coordination with the Grand Bodies Calendar. Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 2021 Grand Lodge Convention Highlights Due to the current Pandemic, we will be holding virtual meetings on Saturday January 16th, 2021. San Antonio September 17, 2022More details to follow as soon as they become available. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all attendees of the Winter Session shall dress in Lodge or Chapter shirts and collars if applicable. 760, located at 5300 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75244. Worshipful Master Jeremy Smith. No Member Can Cast More Than Four Votes. Our Lodge officers 2020-2021 As pictured: Top Row: Scott Surplus, Treasurer, Lewis Bell, District 9A Communications Officer, Brad Bell, Jr. Past Master & Tiler, Bill Strohmeyer, Past Master, Michael Morgan , Jr. Payment may be made by cash or check at the meeting. 202101 FAILED: To return to the laws of the Order the requirement that a local lodge conduct a long-form Initiatory Ritual for the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler at the time of his/her official visit. Guard Todd Cruickshank, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Esq. The open portion of the meeting will be available through Zoom (information below). 202112 PASSED: To eliminate the requirement that the lodge treasurer give bond if the Grand Lodge Insurance Program provides such coverage. Dr. Ric Berman, Past Master and Long-Serving Secretary of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 202103 FAILED: To require incorporated local lodge Past Exalted Rulers Associations to obtain Grand Lodge approval before taking certain actions. Don Lee 32 Grand Secretary ILL. Ernest C. Henry 33 Grand Recorder Bro. There was a problem saving your notification. Copyright Sunset 2022 Grand Lodge of Texas | Powered by WordPress | Powered by Interserve |, All Worshipful Master and Worthy Matrons are required to collect the Winter Session membership Dues from the members of their LodgeChapter and is. We expect to have two new member papers read and a presentation by Pierre Pete Normand, Past Master and Fellow of Texas Lodge of Research. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data. Home What is Freemasonry? Lodges. Knight Wayne McDonnell, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Est. Only about 500 members are expected to attend the opening session, with the remaining members coming to town for Fridays full-day session. A vote will be held @ the December Stated meeting. The full text of the resolutions and full Grand Lodge Legislative Session voting results are available to Elks members at https://www.elks.org/convention/. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. We are men from the community who have joined together to improve themselves. Richard Schlaudroff and another presentation by Pierre Pete Normand, Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research and Fellow. Our host lodge will be St. Albans Lodge No. Staff writer at the Waco Tribune-Herald covering courts and criminal justice. . 1225, and the meeting will be held at 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX 78212 on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 am. : GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS IN THE NAME OF THE GAOTU. You have permission to edit this article. A TOTAL OF 6,672 Elks and guests from all fifty states as well as overseas territories gathered in Tampa, Florida, from July 4 to 7 for the 156th Grand Lodge Session and celebrated the opportunity to meet each other in person for the first time in two years following the cancellation of the scheduled session in 2020. . Following the conclusion of the reports, the assembled delegates nominated and elected the Grand Lodge officers for 2021-2022. Junior Grand WardenRW ELQUEMEDO O. ALLEYNE. The auditorium has a capacity of 3,500 people. .. 30, Section 1. . The meeting will be hosted by Robert Burns Lodge No. More than 1,000 Masons from across Texas are on their way to Waco for an annual meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas in what is expected to be among the largest indoor gatherings in Waco during the pandemic that continues to rage unchecked. The winner of the girls Getty Powell Award, which recognizes the top female athlete in the competition, was Ellison Graham. Our members provide the momentum that helps us affect change. There are 27 nonprofit designations based on the numbered subsections of section 501(c) of the tax code. Doyle, Brett Laird XXXIX (2004-2005) 113-24 Published by the Texas Lodge of . We will add information about hotel reservations and the no-host dinner as they become available. Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Sam Cryan a Mason since 1972 and previous master of the James H. Lockwood Lodge, says they will be taking all social distancing and mask protocols. Our room rate is available for those who may want to stay an additional night to attend. We will meet for the Friday night no host dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse, 2702 Parker Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Officers of United Grand Lodge of England 2020 - 2021. 2025 Kansas City, Missouri June 29-July 2. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all official communications/business for Sunset Grand Lodge jurisdiction will be conducted using the Sunset Grand Lodge email system. Location TBD December 17, 2022More details to follow as soon as they become available. The Grand Lodge of Texas has held its annual grand communication event in Waco for about 100 years and in the current building since 1947. We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. Past Grand Exalted Ruler Millard Pickering, who is chairman of the ENF Board of Trustees Drug Awareness Subcommittee, next stepped to the podium to speak about the Elks National Drug Awareness Program. Those that did proceed at the Waco Convention Center were limited to 300 people because of the governors emergency orders limiting locations to half of capacity. BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that all members of the Sunset Grand Lodge jurisdiction are required to check their Grand Lodge email on a regular bases.BE IT THEREFORE KNOWN, that Sunset Grand Lodge Jurisdiction of Texas is moving to cashless system. Annual Contributions.. 29, or Pay Dues. . Mills later served as Idaho Elks Association state president in 20062007 and was inducted into the Idaho Elks Hall of Honor in 2016. . At the Grand Lodge level, Mills served as district deputy for the Idaho South District from 2008 to 2010, was a regional Hoop Shoot director from 2010 to 2016, and served on the Board of Grand Trustees from 2016 to 2020. The first-place winners of the contest were the New Bern, North Carolina, Lodge (Division One); the Presque Isle, Maine, Lodge (Division Two); the Casa Grande Valley, Arizona, Lodge (Division Three); the Waterville, Maine, Lodge (Division Four); and the Wallingford, Connecticut, Lodge (Division Five). For the sisterhood email to grandsecretaryoes@mwsglot.org. Host HotelCourtyard by Marriott Dallas Addison/Midway, located at 4165 Proton Drive, Addison, TX 75001. Darian C. Powell MM Eligibility to Office .. 25, Section 7. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. . Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats. Gary Pittman, Greenville, SC; Chaplain Thomas Rovito*, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Candidate Derryck Menard, Kenton, OH; Coach D. Jack Buroker, Kenton, OH; and Coach Sue Buroker, Kenton, OH. Texas Masonic History Ask A Freemason Becoming a Mason . This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s. We look forward to seeing you in San Angelo! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Krum Masonic Lodge No. Steward. .. 28, Section 1. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations and mention that you are registering for the Grand Masters Conference. Box 446, Waco, TX 76703 **Registration Fees are subject to the registration deadlines. For the brotherhood email to grandsecretary357@mwsglot.org. The meeting will be held in the main auditorium of the Grand Lodge of Texas Memorial Temple. On Tuesday, McLennan County hit record breaking COVID-19 case numbers with 467 new diagnoses. Steward. & A.M. Section 4. 851625 The parade featured flags representing emergency responders as well as the flags of all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and overseas possessions. For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, heres where our data comes from: Enter a nonprofit's name, a keyword, or city, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits. The parade also featured the flags of the five branches of the US Armed Forces, the POW/MIA flag, and the flag of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Grand Exalted Ruler Ryan also noted that even during a difficult year for everyone, Elks across the country had continued to give generously to the Elks National Foundationaveraging a remarkable $7.73 per capita. Current Lodge Officers for 2016-2017 of the James F. Taylor Masonic Lodge. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio! Grand Lodge of Texas 2021 Installation of Grand Officers Livestream . . Failure to Elect or Install Grand Officers. 148, located at 1100 Henderson Street, Fort Worth, TX. It reports a membership of over 355,000 members organized in 2,100 local chapters (lodges), state lodges, and the national Grand Lodge. Only available for electronically filed documents. Asmamaw will attend Harvard University. Please join us for the March stated meeting of Texas Lodge of Research. Grand Master; Grand Lodge Officers; District Deputy GMs; Committees; Past Grand Masters; . 148 in the Fort Worth Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Worth. 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Following Millss presentation, Ritualistic Committee Chairman Kenneth Rice closed out the session by recognizing the winner of the first-ever national Eleven OClock Toast Contest and the winners of the national Ritualistic Contest, including outstanding officers from the preliminary rounds as well as the top four winners of the national Ritualistic Contest finals. Tonight, friends, family, and brothers welcomed the newly installed officers for Krum Lodge #1453. With many Masons older in age, officials say this was the best option. That is a record. "That's the reason why we're doing Zoom, for most of our meetings will be on Zoom," Cryan said. All payments to the Grand Bodies should be paid using the electronic system setup by the Grand Bodies for payments. 1st Installed State Officers of the Grand Lodge of Texas; Installed State Officers and Elected Boards . The legislative session that followed this report commenced under the guidance of Grand Lodge Committee on Judiciary Chairman Thomas Zisa. Because of that, for the first time, Masonic officials will plug in much of the gathering so those who chose not to attend can participate via teleconference, Underwood said. Kelly Craine, spokesperson for the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, said everyone, including the Masons, need to be aware of the risks involved when going out, especially to indoor settings with large groups. . 25, Section 6. He never set foot in Waco before attending Baylor, and never returned. The attending Elks and their guests were welcomed to Tampa by PGER Malcolm J. McPherson Jr, during the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday night. She hopes one day to go to medical school to become a neurosurgeon and then hopes to work with Doctors Without Borders. PM Fred Millikens interview with RWGJW Frank Jackson, Prince Hall Charitable Foundation of Texas, Thomas H. Routt Grand Council Knights of Pythagoras, The 2021 Revitalization Program (Part 1) Opening Remarks & St. John the Evangelist Observance, The 2021 Revitalization Program (Part 2) The Lodge of Sorrow. The event typically brings in 3,000 people but is being limited this year to about 1,000, with parts also available to view online. However, the most recent membership news was considerably brighter. The meal will be $65 per person, choice of beef short rib or grilled salmon. (972) 458-0962. We are lee masonic lodge #435 in prosper, Texas. Senior Warden Matthew Tucker. The lodge will be open by 9:00 a.m. and the business meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be at 135 E. Twohig Avenue, San Angelo, Texas 76903, (325) 655-3790. Since its inception, Krum Lodge has enjoyed steady growth, and strives to abide by the principles of Freemasonry. Lockman will attend Harvey Mudd College to study computer science with a focus on rehabilitation robotics. Time of Election and Installation . 25, Section 5. "When you go outside of your home, you are at risk of coming into contact with someone who already has the virus. We endeavor to extend the fraternity's lessons into our daily lives in order to become positive influences in our homes, communities, nation and throughout our journey in the world. .. 28, Section 2. The Grand Exalted Rulers report was followed by the report of the chairman of the Elks National Convention Commission, PGER Michael F. Smith, of the Plant City, Florida, Lodge. Election, Term of Office, Etc .. 30, Section 1. & A.M. Arabia Shrine Center Houston Scottish Rite . 127 at Round Rock Lodge in Round Rock, Texas. He noted that the Soccer Shoot had conducted its second virtual national championship and congratulated the five boys and five girls who were national champions in their respective age-groups. . The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This meeting will also be the presentation of the 2021 Anson Jones Lecture. The Grand Lodge of Texas has about 65,000 members statewide, Underwood said, acknowledging that many decided to stay home this year out of concerns for the pandemic. Grillo opened by congratulating Elks across the country for their unwavering resilience and their adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic before turning the presentation over to Elks National Foundation staff members and other presenters. Sunset Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, State of Texas, to affix hereto, this 23rd day of November 2020 A.D., 6020 A.L. The September 2021 TLR Meeting will be held in San Angelo, TX on September 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM. (338), Grand Tiler, Derek Gastineau(Not Pictured), (60,631,994) Grand Sword Bearer Elected Grand Lodge Officers . Loyal Knight Clem Brown, Phoenix, AZ; Est. WACO, TX The 185th Grand Communications of the Grand Lodge of Texas will take place over a three-day event in Waco beginning Thursday. A donation of $12.00 for lunch is requested, and an additional donation for breakfast would be appreciated. Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Masonry in Texas. We accomplish this through the principles and lessons of the fraternity. No personal email accounts should be used to communicate or conduct the business of Sunset Grand Lodge. Following the memorial service, the assembled Elks turned to the final item on the agenda, which was the installation of T. Keith Mills as Grand Exalted Ruler and the installation of the rest of the Grand Lodge officers for 20212022. Fortunately, downtown Tampa was not significantly affected by the hurricane, and the Grand Lodge Session proceeded without further disruption. Inherent Power to Regulate Masonry . 24, Section 3. . 1260San Marcos December 4, 2021San Marcos Lodge No. However, she says it's critical we all follow guidelines. 148, located at 1100 Henderson Street, Fort Worth, TX. Grand Master May Grant Dispensations for New, Lodges. Same Question Not Acted Upon Again Unless, Reconsidered .. 31. Members of Chartered Lodges/Chapters will pay $60 dollars per member. 202111 PASSED: To delete the requirement that the lodge secretary prepare the November membership report on forms provided by the Grand Secretary since the November membership report is now automatically generated and submitted through CLMS; and to eliminate the requirement that the lodge secretary give bond if the Grand Lodge Insurance Program provides such coverage. Many events have been canceled this year because of COVID-19 and we considered canceling this year, Masonic Grand Master Paul Underwood said. This week's "grand annual communication" at the Grand Lodge of Texas on Columbus Avenue will be set up for online participation, a first for the event. 1453 was founded in 1990. M. March 31, 2005. Get directions Home What is Freemasonry? And we are under the 50% occupancy rate for our facility.. 570 and Concho Lodge No. Freemasonry is a fraternity. Robert Burns Lodge No. The keynote presentation for the opening session was given by then Grand Exalted Ruler Paul R. Ryan, who spoke about his strange but exciting year as Grand Exalted Ruler. Dallas TBAMore details to follow as soon as they become available. 2021-2022: Mr. Tom Brisko 2022-2023: Mr. James Parker . The June 2022 TLR Annual Meeting and Installation will be held in Dallas, TX on June 18, 2022. When the dust settled and the shoot-off free throws and other tiebreakers were considered, the boys Getty Powell Award winner was Caden Thompson, who was sponsored by the Claremore, Oklahoma, Lodge and competed in the Boys 1213 Division. Don Krupens, Senior Deacon, Jim Hill, Chaplain, Jason Porter, Senior Warden, E. David Aldape, Worshipful Master, Cedric Cascio, Junior Warden, Jim Miller, Secretary, Brett McMillin, Junior Deacon, Buck Lafon, Sr. The Comfort Suites on La Salle is our host hotel, located at 2700 La Salle Avenue, Waco, Texas 76706. Close. Part 2 - The Lodge of Sorrow. Members of Lodges/Chapters Under Dispensation will pay $125 per member. Steward Bottom Row: But it made an impression, the elementary school music teacher leaving . GRAND MASTER'S PAGE Learn More About Masonry Learn More About Masonry There were more than 400 new cases today. MARCH 2023 STATED MEETING & ELECTION/INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS, June 2022 Stated Meeting and Anson Jones Lecture, MARCH 2022 ANNUAL MEETING and Installation Lubbock, DECEMBER 2021 STATED MEETING & Anson Jones Lecture SAN MARCOS, September 2021 Stated Meeting San Angelo, September 2020 Stated Meeting Fort Worth. Scott Surplus, Treasurer, Lewis Bell, District 9A Communications Officer, Brad Bell, Jr. Past Master & Tiler, Bill Strohmeyer, Past Master, Michael Morgan , Jr. Tuesdays session opened with several brief reports, including the final report of the Board of Grand Trustees, during which Grand Trustee Chairman Jeffrey Miller indicated that the 20222023 dues would be fixed at $24.00$6.50 for the Grand Lodge, $12.00 for the insurance assessment, and $5.50 for The Elks Magazine. Lodges Shall Make Annual Returns. The opinions and pages of this site do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or policies of the The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliated, Texas and its jurisdictions, its Officers, Constituent Lodges, and Members. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. Finally, PGER Grillo returned to the stage to close the ENF presentation by urging Elks across the country to join the ENF Fidelity Club, which is a group of loyal Elks who make monthly donations to the foundation. The speaker this year is Worshipful Brother David Clarke, CVO, who is the District Grand Superintendent of the District Grand Chapter of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean under the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland. I, Anthony Mondrey 33/90, Grand Master, am hereby calling the Most Worshipful Sunset Grand Lodge of Texas into its Winter Grand Session to be held on January 16, 2021. The June 2021 TLR Meeting will be held in Waco, TX on June 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM. To give attendees a chance to learn about national programs in the absence of the exhibit hall, an expanded program of seminars was offered. About eleven thousand members had come back to the Order already since the beginning of the 20212022 year, and nearly thirteen thousand candidates were awaiting initiation. He noted that despite the pandemic, he was still able to make twenty-two trips across the nation over the past year, and he thanked the Elks in the many states he had visited who had made those trips possible. Kelly Craine with the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District says since the meetings are taking place on private property, they did not have to get a city permit for the three-day event. Next up was the report of the Government Relations Committee, which was given by Chairman Vernon Saunders. The organization has 64,120 members. To close the parade, the Louisville, Kentucky, Lodge honor guard and the members of the Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee escorted the worlds greatest symbol of freedom, the flag of the United States of America, to the front of the stage and paused as the assembled Elks recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Annual Anson Jones Lecture at Fort Worth June 17, 2023Host will be Fort Worth Lodge No. Lead. Waco December 17, 2022More details to follow as soon as they become available. A report on the Hoop Shoot competition was given by Elks National Foundation Youth Program Associate Makenna Cannon. It is a very nice chophouse, and there is a second-floor, open-air balcony adjacent to the Isabelle Room. In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. Masons pledge to follow COVID-19 protocols during three-day Waco meeting with 1,000 members. A room block is heldat the Austin Marriott North, 2600 La Frontera Blvd, Austin, TX 78681. Please join us for the December stated meeting of Texas Lodge of Research. The TLR rate will be $85/night. $126 USD per night is the room rate as of the time of this post, but please call (254) 523-6776 and ask for the standing Masonic discount code of LCOUN. Rooms may be limited due to the Baylor winter commencement that weekend. A donation of $12.00 for lunch is requested, and an additional donation for breakfast would be appreciated. Grand Lodge Representative Grand Lodge Representative Darren R. Klinefelter 2022 L. Bryant Harris 2022 - 2023 Jerry Underwood 2021 - 2022 Barry D. Nightingale 2020 - 2021 William E. Marshall 2019 - 2020 Richard G. Stewart 2018 - 2019 District 54. The camp held its first session in 2021. While 153 of Tuesdays reported cases are older, previously unreported cases, the 314 new cases still represent a record. We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Kansas City, Missouri Read the IRS instructions for 990 forms. Fraser is on trial this week in Waco after her 2015 conviction in the same case was thrown out on appeal. Grand Lodge of Colorado; Other successful resolutions adjusted statutory requirements related to accounting practices and membership to take into account the roles played in these areas by the Chicago Lodge Membership System, the Grand Lodge Insurance Program, and the new Grand Lodge online Financial Reporting System. Once the flags were placed in the positions of honor that they would hold throughout the session, PGER McPherson introduced PGER Michael T. Luhr, who spoke about the Elks Pearl Harbor Campaign. 1 year ago. We look forward to seeing you in College Station! We even have a temporary morgue truck that is still in use," Craine said. 92, located at 4324 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710. 23, Section 1. McClain presented his organizations Partner of the Year award to the BPO Elks and thanked Elks across the country for providing his organization with leather to make its kits. Fort Worth Lodge No. Section 1. Reviewing the state of the Order during his year in office, GER Ryan took special note of a grant of $1,500 that the Grand Lodge provided to each lodge to help with pandemic-related expenses. McPherson then yielded the podium to PGER Michael F. Smith, who welcomed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to the stage. Kahler Doles then queued up a video for those in attendance that introduced the two top MVS Scholarship winners for 2021, each of whom will receive $50,000 over four years to complete their college educations. top of page. Junior Warden Randell Lancaster. Section 1. Attendees also came together to attend to the business of electing new leadership to guide the Order through the challenges of the 20212022 Grand Lodge year. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 27, Section 3. 26, Section 1. Section 3. This year, the event will continue but with only 1,000 in attendance. The meeting will be hosted by Fort Worth Lodge No. The meeting agenda will include installation of officers, and we have several papers ready for presentation. 202113 PASSED: To clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Grand Lodge Auditing and Accounting Committee and the duties and responsibilities of the local lodge Auditing and Accounting Committee as a result of the use of the new Grand Lodge online Financial Reporting System (FRS).