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elcome to your spring 2014

issue of Illinois Freema-
sonry. Tis issue is devoted to
membership, whether in your local Blue
Lodge, Eastern Star chapter or in one of
the various youth groups. Also featured
is the wrap-up of the 2014 Grand Lodge
of Illinois Academic Bowl. What a great
tournament that was held this year.
Congratulations to all of the lodges that
sponsored a participating high school
and to the Grand Lodge committee that
worked so diligently in the planning and
staging of this event.
It was brought to my attention that a
special 50-year Masons anniversary was
missed some time ago. I apologize for
the error and wish to state that it was
not deliberate. Congratulations go out
to Brother Jerry Yarrington of Princeton
Lodge No. 587. He obtained this honor
on the 14th of November, 2012. We wish
you many more years of service to your
lodge.
As warmer weather starts to hang
around longer, dont miss the full page
fyer on our Annual Grand Lodge Golf
Outing to be held on Monday, June 30th.
I am planning on teeing of this year,
hopefully with some new clubs.
Remember, this event benefts our
Masonic charities.
We are looking for articles of interest
to all of our readers. Please continue to
promote your Lodge activities with an
article and a photo. Send them both as
an attachment in an email to my address
below. Anniversaries of 50 and 75 years
are published in each issue while degree
work is not something that is a prior-
ity unless fller is needed. I really do
need some explanation of the event that
you are submitting with a photo. Once
again, a one line mention along with a
photo does not help and I cannot run
your article like that. Also no newspaper
clippings and please do not include the
photo in the body of the document if
at all possible. Make it a separate jpeg
attachment. All I can do is rewrite the ar-
ticle with no photo. If an article does not
make it in the current issue, it is because
we ran out of room or that it arrived past
the deadline. Every issue has been full
and some articles do not get printed. As
a reminder, priority will be given to news
about unusual and signifcant activities.
Space does not permit us to cover lodge
installations, degree work, or regular
meetings unless there is something truly
unique about them. Similarly, we do not
provide detailed coverage of individual
membership service awards. If we have
published an article from your lodge and
a similar one is submitted for the next
issue, it will only be ran as space permits.
We need to encourage all lodges in Illi-
nois to submit articles on their activities.
Until next issue, lend a helping hand to
those Brothers in need. And someone
is just waiting for you to ask them to
become a member. So mote it be!
RWB Edward Walker, Editor
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Title Name Phone Number E-mail Address
Grand Master Barry D. Weer 309-838-0230 WeerXXXIII@aol.com
Grand Secretary Frank Cline 217-529-8900 fcline@afam-il.org
Editor Edward Walker 309-721-4446 erwalker33@gmail.com
Contributor Clarence Casson 847-390-9225 cacasson@aol.com
Contributor Scott Werner 618-946-9807 author.soct@gmail.com
Internet Chairman Bill Bussiere 847-963-9580 allhits@comcast.net
Photographer R.T. Jack Gladin 217-356-1960 jgladin@uiuc.edu
Magazine Layout Jennifer Woods jwoodsgraphics@gmail.com
2 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
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ords are a very poor substi-
tute for feelings. Having just
experienced what has to be
one of the most exhilarating Masonic
weekends in my career, I am struggling
to describe my emotions and give thanks
to those who made the weekend special.
On Friday evening, the Masonic Family
Health Foundation hosted a dinner for
some of those who would take part in the
next days festivities, as the Cornerstone
for the Center for Advanced Care at Ad-
vocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center,
Chicago was symbolically laid. A cer-
emony, presided over jointly by Brother
Millard V. Driskell, Most Worshipful
Grand Master of the Most Worshipful
Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons of the State of Illinois and
its Jurisdiction and myself, Brother Barry
D. Weer, Most Worshipful Grand Master
of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge,
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of
the State of Illinois was held. Immedi-
ately prior to the meal, the two Grand
Lodge teams had a walkthrough of the
Cornerstone Ritual which was woven
together with alternating participation of
both sets of Grand Lodge Ofcers.
About fve hundred attendees including
Masons from both Grand Lodges along
with their ladies or friends and various
representatives and supporters of the
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical
Center administration were present
as the sun fnally shown over Chicago
afer a week of damp, cool and drizzly
weather. God was smiling on this event.
Te Medinah Highlanders Drums and
Bagpipes smartly stepped of while a suc-
cession consisting of joint Commandery
contingents moved into position to form
a guard of honor through which a pro-
cession of the combined Grand Lodge
ofcers passed, until the arrival of each
Grand Master which brought forth a
command for an arch of steel by crossed
swords. Te procession moved into a
huge tent where at one end three hun-
dred ffy chairs awaited those who could
assemble on the site of the ceremony, in
addition, about two hundred additional
members and guests witnessed the cere-
mony on a live streamed video feed in an
auditorium inside the Hospital proper.
With dignity and solemnity, the age old
ceremony unfolded and the cornerstone
was symbolically laid, tested and found
to be well formed and trusty, truly laid
and proved by the implements of Ma-
sonry. Te stone was then consecrated
with corn, wine and oil, and the cer-
emony concluded with prayers including
an appeal to the throne of grace for the
protection and safety of the workmen
laboring at the site.
Te Masonic Family Health Foundation,
which since its creation, has provided in
excess of thirty million dollars in chari-
table support for healthcare, community
and Masonic endeavors, then conducted
their annual meeting. It was announced
that from a portion of the Foundations
grants for this year, our Grand Lodges
Illinois Masonic Student Assistance As-
sociation received a generous award and
a special grant was awarded as an answer
to the appeal for assistance for those
Master Masons, their families, and wid-
ows who sufered devastating damage in
last Novembers series of tornados.
A unique aspect of the Foundation and
Hospitals programs is the Masonic
Assistance Program (MAP). Te MAP
provides medical care for Masons who
need but cannot aford medical services.
Our own Illinois Masonic Outreach Ser-
vices Program has referred a number of
brethren from around the state for these
services and the number of brethren
helped is expanded by referrals received
directly from Lodges and concerned
Masons in the Chicagoland area. Te
Foundations funds ofset the clinical
and/or co-pay portions of outpatient
and physician care, while any in-house
hospital services are covered through
Advocate Hospitals charitable outreach.
Tis superb partnership has maintained
and enhanced the legacy of care and
compassion that epitomizes the heritage
of the Illinois Masonic Hospital. Te
new Center for Advanced Care, under
construction, will add a needed expan-
sion to critical diagnostic and outpatient
care, allow for the anticipation of changes
in healthcare delivery and position the
hospital to continue the provision of the
fnest medical services to Masons, the
community and beyond, to the City and
State. Te synergies of these programs
are exciting and extremely benefcial.
continued on page 19
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 3
Barry D. Weer
Most Worshipful Grand Master
A Message from . . .
Most Worshipful Grand Master
Barry D. Weer
My Dear Brethren,
4 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
by Dale Tayer, Chairman, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
Illinois Masonic
ACADEMIC BOWL
Class A State Champion Newman Central Catholic H.S.
Class A 2nd-Place Carterville H.S.
Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling won the 2014 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Class A State
Championship by defeating Carterville High School with a score of 260 to 130. Newman Central Catholic H.S.
received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,500 for their championship
win. Tey were also presented with the championship trophy which they will keep at their school. Carterville H.S.
received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,000 and the 2nd-Place plaque
for Class A.
4 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
Newman Central Catholic High School is 2014 Class A State Champion
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is 2014 Class AA State Champion
Newman Central Catholic H.S. pictured above, lef to right:
Dale Tayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director),
Coach Ann Propheter, Dillon Gallantine, Ken Ellorando, Jakob Frank,
Jacob Ardis, Todd Nelson, Elliott Frankfother, Nate Edison, Andy Eifel,
Luke Hodge, Matt Wagenecht, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).
Carterville H.S. pictured above, lef to right: Dale Tayer (Academic
Bowl Tournament Director), Coach Mary Jo Osborn, Jacob Stone,
Harrison Tomas, Courtney Kinnard, Anna Spoerre, Bryson
Hunsaker, Zvonimir Stojanovski, Felicia Epplin, Janessa Epplin,
Laura Tate, Hannah Tate, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 5
by Dale Tayer, Chairman, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
Illinois Masonic
ACADEMIC BOWL
Class AA State Champion Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Class AA 2nd-Place William Fremd H.S.
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora won the 2014 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Class AA State
Championship by defeating William Fremd High School in Palatine with a score of 340 to 230. IMSA received a scho-
lastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,500 for their championship win. Tey were also
presented with the championship trophy which they will keep at their school. William Fremd H.S. received a scholastic
monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $1,000 and the 2nd-Place plaque for Class AA.
Illinois Math and Science Academy pictured above, lef to
right: Dale Tayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director),
Binita Gupta, Molly Fane, Waleed Ali, Anton Karpovich,
Andrew Salij, Siva Gangavarapu, Dan Pechi, Head Coach
Noah Prince, Mike Etzkorn, Varun Lyer, Assistant Coach
Sharon McMurray, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).
William Fremd H.S. pictured above, lef to right: Dale Tayer (Academic
Bowl Tournament Director), Assistant Coach Chris Grattoni,
Head Coach Kevin Palmer, Soumya Vhasure, Soumik Biswas,
Daniel Tokarz, Susan Jacob, Jennie Yang, Robert Andrews, Phillip Shih,
Patrick Pazerunas, Brandon Tio, Assistant Coach Laura Marsh,
and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).
6 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
Class A 3rd-Place Litchfeld H.S.
Class A 4nd-Place Cumberland H.S.
Litchfeld High School won the 3rd-Place match over Cumberland High School in Toledo with a score of
230 to 200. Litchfeld H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount
of $700 for their 3rd-Place fnish and also received the 3rd-Place plaque for Class A. Cumberland H.S.
received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $400 for their 4th-Place
fnish and also received the 4th-Place plaque for Class A.
Litchfeld H.S. pictured above, lef to right: Dale Tayer
(Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Head Coach
Amanda Lamore, Kinder Guthrie, Logan Leitschuh, David
York, Andrew Tomas, Kyle Towner, Andrea Fischer, Bekah
Quinn, Assistant Coach Jo Brummet, and Barry Weer
(M.W. Grand Master).
Cumberland H.S. pictured above, lef to right: Dale
Tayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Assistant
Coach Julia Sappington, Amanda Dill, Jerry Brockett,
Zach Tomas, Charles Ault, Tucker Bowman, Tachel
Brown, Head Coach Brendan Aydt and Barry Weer
(M.W. Grand Master).
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 7
Class AA 3rd-Place Adlai E. Stevenson H.S.
Class AA 4nd-Place Rockford Auburn H.S.
Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire won the 3rd-Place match over Rockford Auburn
High School with a score of 280 to 250. Stevenson H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from
the Masons of Illinois in the amount of $700 for their 3rd-Place fnish and also received the 3rd-Place
plaque for Class AA. Rockford Auburn H.S. received a scholastic monetary award from the Masons
of Illinois in the amount of $400 for their 4th-Place fnish and also received the 4th-Place plaque for
Class AA.
Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. pictured above, lef to right: Dale
Tayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Jason
Asher, Jeeho Lee, Braden McDowell, Justin Millman,
Zach Pease, Jay Patel, Jonathan Mishory, Coach Caroline
Humes, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand Master).
Rockford Auburn H.S. pictured above, lef to right: Dale
Tayer (Academic Bowl Tournament Director), Joshua
Day, Broderick Hooker, Evan Pandya, Cole Timmerwilke,
William Rupprecht, and Barry Weer (M.W. Grand
Master). Not pictured: Coach Linda Greene.
8 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
I
n addition to the 4 fnalists in each
class at the State Tournament, the
other 8 competing teams for Class
AA and 14 competing teams for Class
A each received $100 from the Masons
of Illinois for being State Tournament
qualifers. All teams competing at the
State Tournament were Sectional Tour-
nament Champions, except for Dwight
Township H.S. which fnished in second
place in their sectional. Dwight ad-
vanced to state due to Seneca Township
H.S. not being able to advance due to
scheduling conficts.
Te State Tournament was held on
Saturday, March 1st at Springfeld High
School in Springfeld.
Number of Schools competing
continues to increase.
A total of 313 high schools registered
to participate in our 31st
annual tournament, which
was 9 more than last
year. Te sectional
tournament was held on February
15th at 30 diferent tournament sites
throughout the state. Twenty-two
new schools registered for the tourna-
ment this year. One school joined our
tournament afer a 7-year absence, 1
returned afer a 5-year absence, and 3
returned afer a 3-year absence. Due
to last minute cancellations because of
school schedule conficts and adverse
driving conditions in a couple of areas,
we had a total of 294 high schools (6
more than last year) actually compete
in our sectional tournament. Twelve
sectional sites were for Class AA
schools. Eighteen sectional sites were
for Class A schools. At each of the 30
sectional tournament sites, scholastic
awards money was awarded as follows:
$400 to the Sectional Champion, $300
to second-place, $200 to third-place,
and $100 to fourth-place.
Number of Lodges Supporting Program
decreased from last year.
277 Lodges fnancially supported the
2014 Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl.
Tis was 6 fewer Lodges than in 2013.
Te 277 Lodges contributed $42,100 to
the program this year, which amounts
to $430 more than in 2013. Te Illinois
Masonic Academic Bowl Committee
greatly appreciates the fnancial support
that the 277 Lodges provided.
Masonic Youth Groups provided much
needed help at State Tournament
Te DeMolay Boys, Rainbow Girls, and
Jobs Daughters provided some of the
workers for our State Tournament. Tey
also provided the pencils and scratch
paper used in all 15 competition rooms.
Tey did this as a service project for our
Grand Lodge. Tis was the third year
that they did this service project. Teir
assistance was very valuable and greatly
appreciated! Teir time and efort
greatly helped our State Tournament to
operate very efciently.
2015 Tournament Dates
Te dates for the 2015 Illinois Masonic
Academic Bowl will be: Saturday, Feb.
21, 2015, Sectional Tournament Satur-
day, Mar. 7, 2015, State Tournament.
Please mark these dates on your 2015
Lodge calendar. Information should
arrive at the Lodges during the last week
of August 2014. Information should
arrive at the schools during the second
week of September 2014.
8 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 9
Start Planning
NOW for 2015
Now is the time to start planning for
next years tournament. If your Lodge
has not sponsored a high school scho-
lastic bowl team in our tournament due
to a lack of funds, summertime is a very
good time for Lodges to have a fund-
raiser. Interest in participating in our
tournament by Illinois high schools con-
tinues to increase each year. Te Illinois
Masonic Academic Bowl Committee
meeting was held on April 26, 2014, to
discuss this tournament and make plans
for any necessary changes for 2015.
Te Sectional Tournaments were held
on Saturday, February 16th. Following
is the list of results for the 30 Sectional
Tournament sites.
Class A Schools (enrollment = 518 and less)
Site 01 at Lena-Winslow H.S.
Galena (Champion), River Ridge at
Hanover (2nd), Dakota (3rd), and East
Dubuque (4th).
Site 02 at Byron H.S.
Keith Country Day School at Rockford
(Champion), Oregon (2nd), Pecatonica
(3rd), and Somonauk (4th).
Site 03 at Morrison H.S.
Newman Central Catholic at Sterling
(Champion), Morrison (2nd), West Car-
roll at Savanna (3rd), and Milledgeville
(4th).
Site 04 at Riverdale H.S. (Port Bryon)
Riverdale at Port Byron (Champion),
Bureau Valley at Manlius (2nd), Amboy
(3rd), and Prophetstown (4th).
Site 05 at Rockridge H.S. (Taylor
Ridge)
Rockridge at Taylor Ridge (Champion),
Knoxville (2nd), United at Monmouth
(3rd), and Cambridge (4th).
Site 06 at Dwight Township H.S.
Seneca Township (Champion), Dwight
Township (2nd), Westmont (3rd), and
Lisle Senior (4th).
Site 07 at Bushnell-Prairie City H.S.
Elmwood (Champion), Peoria Christian
(2nd), Illini Blufs at Glasford (3rd), and
Farmington Central (4th).
Site 08 at Eureka H.S.
Ridgeview at Colfax (Champion), El
Paso-Gridley (2nd), Hall at Spring
Valley (3rd), and Putnam County at
Granville (4th).
Site 09 at Armstrong Township H.S.
Bismarck-Henning (Champion),
Paxton-Buckley-Loda (2nd), Westville
(3rd), and St. Joseph-Ogden (4th).
Site 10 at West Central H.S. (Win-
chester)
Carrollton (Champion), Camp Point
Central (2nd), Routt Catholic at
Jacksonville (3rd), and West Central at
Winchester (4th).
Site 11 at A-C Central H.S. (Ashland)
Williamsville (Champion), Pleasant
Plains (2nd), Riverton (3rd), and Athens
(4th).
Site 12 at Warrensburg-Latham H.S.
Warrensburg-Latham (Champion),
Maroa-Forsyth (2nd), Blue Ridge at
Farmer City (3rd), and St. Teresa at
Decatur (4th).
Lunch time at the State Tournament on March 2, 2013.
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Site 13 at Tuscola H.S.
University at Urbana (Champion),
Judah Christian at Champaign (2nd),
Neoga (3rd), and Sullivan (4th).
Site 14 at Carlinville H.S.
Litchfeld (Champion), Pawnee (2nd),
Auburn (3rd), and Gillespie (4th).
Site 15 at Southwestern H.S. (Piasa)
Mater Dei Catholic at Breese (Cham-
pion), Southwestern at Piasa (2nd),
Gibault Catholic at Waterloo (3rd), and
Dupo (4th).
Site 16 at Robinson H.S.
Cumberland at Toledo (Champion),
Casey-Westfeld (2nd), Newton Com-
munity (3rd), and Robinson (4th).
Site 17 at Fairfeld Community H.S.
Fairfeld Community (Champion),
Edwards County at Albion (2nd), Ham-
ilton County at McLeansboro (3rd), and
St. Anthony at Efngham (4th).
Site 18 at Cobden H.S.
Carterville (Champion), Nashville
(2nd), Johnston City (3rd), and Marissa
(4th).
Class AA Schools (enrollment = 519 and
more)
Site 19 at Stillman Valley H.S.
Rockford Auburn (Champion), Kane-
land at Maple Park (2nd), Sycamore
(3rd), and Belvidere North (4th).
Site 20 at Grayslake Central H.S.
Adlai E. Stevenson at Lincolnshire
(Champion), Lake Zurich (2nd), St.
Charles East (3rd), and Carmel Catholic
at Mundelein (4th).
Site 21 at William Fremd (Palatine)
William Fremd at Palatine (Champion),
Fenton at Bensenville (2nd), Evanston
Township (3rd), and Loyola Academy in
Wilmette (4th).
Site 22 at Fenwick H.S. (Oak Park)
Latin School at Chicago (Champion),
Oak Park & River Forest (2nd), Hin-
sdale Central (3rd), and University in
Chicago Chicago Laboratory H.S.
(4th).
Site 23 at Metea Valley H.S. (Aurora)
Illinois Mathematics & Science Acade-
my at Aurora (Champion), Metea Valley
at Aurora (2nd), Wheaton North (3rd),
and Naperville North (4th).
Site 24 at Crete-Monee H.S.
Providence Catholic at New Lenox
(Champion), Bradley-Bourbonnais
Community (2nd), Chicago Christian
at Palos Heights (3rd), and Homewood-
Flossmoor (4th).
Site 25 at Moline H.S.
Dunlap (Champion), Geneseo (2nd),
Moline (3rd), and Peoria Richwoods
(4th).
Site 26 at Bloomington H.S.
Bloomington (Champion), Normal
Community (2nd), University at Nor-
mal (3rd), and Streator Township (4th).
Site 27 at Glenwood H.S. (Chatham)
Springfeld (Champion), Macomb Se-
nior (2nd), Glenwood at Chatham (3rd),
and Lincoln Community (4th).
Site 28 at Centennial H.S. (Cham-
paign)
Centennial at Champaign (Champion),
Mahomet-Seymour (2nd), Champaign
Central (3rd), and Danville (4th).
Site 29 at Greenville H.S.
Greenville (Champion), Marquette
Catholic at Alton (2nd), Mascoutah
(3rd), and Columbia (4th).
Site 30 at Carbondale Community
H.S.
Carbondale Community (Champion),
Freeburg (2nd), Centralia (3rd), and
Massac County at Metropolis (4th).
Te Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
Committee extends a special THANK
YOU to the Lodges for their very impor-
tant fnancial support of this valuable
program for the high school youth of
Illinois, and to the ofcers of our Grand
Lodge for their continuous backing of
this highly respected program. Over
the past 31 years, the Illinois Masonic
Academic Bowl program has allowed
the Masons of Illinois to become well-
known for supporting high school aca-
demics, providing positive recognition
for academic excellence, and afording
much monetary assistance to many
Illinois high school scholastic bowl
programs throughout our state.
Submitted by: Dale F. Tayer, Chairman
Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
Committee Members serving for 2014
tournament: Herman Albers, Jim
Albsmeyer, Kendal Balding, Barry Beck,
Dimitri Beres, Clinton Block, Larry
Buchenau, Donald Busby, John Buvelot,
Eric Buzzard, William Carter, Derek
Craig, Ronald Croy, Rodney Eichen,
Jefery Fox, Harry Gross, John Haney,
Charles Harper Sr., Terry Irwin, Doug-
las Keppy, Larry Lawson, Lawrence
Lewis II, Mark Nokes, Phillip Pinney,
Kenneth Puckett, Robert Raukohl, Jason
Sample, Perry Steward, Charles Turasky,
Steven Walker, and Fred Wright.
Evaluate
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 11
Evaluate
A Pilot Test to
the Intender Program
F
reemasonrys primary purpose is to accept good men
as members and help them to become better men by
exposing them to Masonrys moral philosophy. Tis is
done by assisting candidates to learn and apply that philosophy
on an individual or group basis, or both. Te key to achieving
this purpose is to ensure men learn the specifcs of our morals
and values through a mentor-guided or self-directed educa-
tional process.
Ten we must ensure they remain actively involved with more
seasoned Masons in the lodge and elsewhere, especially by
participating in lodge meetings and degrees. Minimally, there
needs to be a sufcient length of time in order for the candi-
dates new Masonic-based thoughts and actions to take hold
and become enduring habits.
What Were Doing
Our Grand Lodges Intender Program is designed to provide
the guidelines and resources to accomplish this behavioral
improvement. Te brothers at my lodge are conducting a pilot
test to determine the most efective way to use this Program in
order to achieve our candidate education goals. We are explor-
ing a combination of one-on-one learning opportunities with
an assigned Intender as well as group events, bringing together
all candidates, their Intenders, and a few lodge brethren.
We currently have nine apprentices, and shortly a tenth, so we
have a good supply with which to work. Our frst initiative was
to conduct a two-hour Intender training program using the
Grand Lodge training materials, both video and print items.
We next made sure the one-on-one aspect was being carried
out, including work on the catechism. Last month we sched-
uled our frst group session and, interestingly, it included a few
apprentices and Intenders from other lodges. Unfortunately,
two of Wilmettes candidates were working that evening.
Our agenda was to provide a guided discussion that covered
reasons for wanting to be a Mason, the lodges expectations
of candidates, and a review of (and answers to) the questions
at the end of their Guidebooks. We provided time to answer
their general questions about Masonry plus opportunities for
comments and opinions from the Intenders and other Masons
present. One of the purposes of the group aspect is to get
everyone acquainted and to begin building a base of friend-
ships, as well as starting their habit of coming to the Temple.
All attendees believed the session was worthwhile and wanted
to know when the next one was scheduled. As the Intender
Coordinator, I followed this up with calls and emails to Intend-
ers and candidates to assess how the continuing one-on-ones
were progressing, and assessing how soon they would be ready
for their catechism exam.
What We Hope to Achieve
Decreasing the number of newer Masons drifing away from
lodge involvement or even leaving the Fraternity during their
frst few years.
Creating Masons who are more knowledgeable about our
Fraternity, its history, philosophy, and symbolism and also
building greater commitment to the lodge and its activities.
Building fraternal bridges between new and longer-termed
Masons; between the young and the more senior members.
A Continuing Process of Evaluation and Adjustment
We recognize were in an all too human and voluntary environ-
ment. Te process of making good, committed Masons isnt
easy, but using the above-mentioned educational materials
and procedures, we have a much better likelihood of success.;
that is to say, better than just leaving it to chance, as we have all
done in the past. Continuing evaluation of the diferent com-
ponents and making appropriate adjustments should increase
those chances of success. Finally, ongoing results and problems
will be fed back to the Committee on Masonic Education.
by Edward Rund, P.M.
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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: June 15, 2014
El Paso Golf Club 4-Man Best Ball El Paso, Illinois
Monday, June 30, 2014
Open to the General Public, Gentleman and Ladies, Masons and non-Masons alike
More about Illinois Masonic Student Assistance Program at www.IMSAP.org.
Special sponsorship opportunities for hole sponsors, drink cart and other possible items

Shotgun Start at 11:00 a.m.
(please arrive by 10:45)

The tournament package of
only $90 per person
includes the greens fee, golf
cart, box lunch, entry into
the $10,000 Hole in One
Contest and a

5:30 Steak Dinner
Monday night at the El Paso
Golf Club in El Paso
Other activities to benefit
this fundraiser event will
include some special prizes,
as well as the usual hole
events such as:
Longest Drive
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Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 13
Two Illinois Grand Lodges Join Together
for Cornerstone Ceremony
T
he laying of a Cornerstone is
a time-honored tradition of
Freemasonry. For the frst time
in recent memory, Te Most Worship-
ful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois
and Te Most Worshipful Prince Hall
Grand Lodge, State of Illinois and
it Jurisdictions, Free and Accepted
Masons, co-ofcated at the joint public
ceremony held on Saturday, May 3,
2014. Te Cornerstone was dedicated
in a celebration at the Advocate Illinois
Masonic Medical Centers new Center
for Advanced Care.
Led by the Medinah Shrine Highland-
ers, Pipes & Drums, Knights Templar,
Scottish Rite, and both Grand Lodge
Ofcers, a very stirring procession made
its way from the Centers Courtyard to
the site where the Cornerstone Cer-
emony took place. Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America and the invocation,
Most Worshipful Grand Master Brother
Barry D. Weer and Most Worship-
ful Grand Master Brother Millard V.
Driskell, along with their ofcers, partic-
ipated in this historic event. Following
a presentation on why a Cornerstone is
laid by Freemasons by Right Worshipful
Brother Michael Jackson, Grand Junior
Deacon, both Grand Masters along with
their Deputy Grand Masters, Senior and
Junior Grand Wardens, Grand Secretar-
ies and Grand Treasurers went through
the ceremony dedication with corn,
wine, oil, and various items that will
be included in the time capsule to be
opened in 50 years.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical
Center, located on Chicagos North
Side, is one of the states largest, most
comprehensive nonproft medical
centers. Illinois Masonic Medical Center
ofers a wide range of medical special-
ties and is nationally recognized for its
medical expertise. Tis center has also
been recognized as a 100 Top Hospital
four years in a row and has been ranked
one of Chicagos Best Hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report for the past three
consecutive years.
Following the dedication ceremony,
many of the Masonic organizations in
attendance presented the Masonic
Family Health Foundation with a
variety of donations, led of by a very
sizeable donation from our own Illinois
Masonic Outreach Services presented
by Most Worshipful Grand Master
Barry D. Weer. Most Worshipful Grand
Master Driskell made a presentation on
behalf of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge.
Susan Nordstrom Lopez, President of
the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical
Center expressed her appreciation to
both Grand Masters for their invest-
ment in the Medical Centers future.
At the conclusion of the Cornerstone
Ceremony, a bufet luncheon was held
for all in attendance with the opportuni-
ty for pictures with both Grand Lodges
and the Cornerstone. Te weather coop-
erated and made this a very historic and
beautiful occasion.
14 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014 14 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
IMOS, Standing in the Gap
for our Membership
I
n May 2008, as a way to reach out to and assist a wide range
of our Masonic family, the Illinois Masonic Outreach Ser-
vices (IMOS) Program was formed out of the Illinois Ma-
sonic Endowment Program. Te mission of the IMOS program
is to help bridge the gap between community resources and the
actual need of the Masonic membership. Te program reviews
an individuals specifc needs to determine the best way for the
program to assist, if applicable. Te resources of the IMOS pro-
gram are available to Master Masons and their wives or widows.
Te program can provide referrals to other agencies, emergency
assistance for unexpected events, widow(er) support, fnancial
assistance and/or volunteer assistance. A person interested in
receiving assistance can make application to the IMOS program
and, upon review, it will be determined if that person is eligible
to receive assistance. Applications can be requested through
the IMOS program or by accessing the application through
the Grand Lodge website, http://go.masonicconnections.com/
Site/GrandLodgeIllinois. In addition, anyone wishing to refer a
needy brother or widow for assistance may do so by contacting
the IMOS program or utilizing the same website. Tere is also
the opportunity for a lodge to help out a member in need by
applying for a matching grant afer the lodge has given a dona-
tion to the brother or widow or by requesting dues assistance.
Information regarding the matching grant or dues assistance
program can be accessed through the website or by calling the
IMOS program.
Asking for help is never a small task. Ofen times, pride cripples
a persons willingness to ask for help. Te necessity of admit-
ting one needs help causes that person to become vulnerable
and exposed emotionally. Te person deals with, frst, the act
of admitting the need, second, the fear of how the request will
be perceived by others and third, the fear of being rejected or
ridiculed. Realizing the necessity of asking for help is something
that the majority of us will experience at one point or another
in our lives. Asking for help exemplifes a persons courage,
strength and desire for change. Taking the opportunity and hav-
ing the ability to extend an ofer of assistance to a person is an
honorable and cherished gif. No one should ever fnd opportu-
nity to judge another based on what is merely seen or presumed
because more than likely there is more to that persons story
then will ever be known.
IMOS staf members are pleased to be able to ofer help to
those in need throughout the Fraternity. Tey recognizes that
each person has value and is worthy of respect. Terefore, the
information provided to IMOS staf regarding an individuals
circumstance and fnancial need is kept in strict confdence. It is
not as a matter of secrecy that this is done, but out of a desire to
protect and further help the person in need. In addition, there
are legal guidelines that must be followed by any agency that
ofers assistance with regards to releasing a persons personal
information. Te law clearly states that a persons personal
information should be protected at all times. Te few exceptions
would be when authorization from that individual is given to
release information (such as to bill collectors), in the case of a
court order, and in the case of an extreme nature (such as crimi-
nal activity or abuse). IMOS staf appreciates the understanding
of the lodge membership regarding the need for such privacy
protection.
It is the goal of IMOS to provide assistance to our Masonic
membership whenever we are made aware of a need. Lodge
ofcers can have a positive impact on the IMOS program and
the assistance we provide by, making members aware of the
program, making referrals as needed for needy members and
by respecting the position of the IMOS staf and their desire to
respect each and every person that contacts them. Te endow-
ment program was created to optimize the assistance provided
to the Masonic membership and the IMOS program is one
avenue by which this can be accomplished. Te future of IMOS
is bright and we are excited about the opportunity to provide for
our Masonic brothers and their wives or widows. We are here to
assist whenever we can. Tank you for your continued support
of this wonderful program. You, the Masonic membership of Il-
linois, can be proud that you are contributing to the betterment
of your fellow brothers and their families.
For further information contact:
Talia Dean, IMOS director
217-529-8900 ext. 212 tdean@afam-il.org
April Eichen, IMOS assistant
217-529-8900 ext. 211 aeichen@afam-il.org
Y
our membership in our wonderful fraternal family afords
you the opportunity to share with your Masonic broth-
ers the same morals and values that you hold, to promote
goodwill, and to work for the betterment of our communities.
Many believe that our brothers cannot join our Order, but with-
out you we would not exist. You are our foundation! Would you
consider joining an organization that would allow you share the
principals of charity and benevolence with your spouse and/or
other female members of your family?
Te Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization
in the world to which both men and women can belong. Found-
ed by Dr. Rob Morris, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Kentucky, the beautiful and inspirational ritualistic work that
he wrote refects our objectives of Charity, Truth and Loving
Kindness. Tere are over 500,000 members throughout the world
representing Chapters in the United States, Canada, Europe, the
Far East and South America. In Illinois we have about 17,000
members in 150 Chapters throughout the state. We are both a
social and charitable Order dedicated to fraternal service in our
communities, and at the State and National levels.
Who qualifes for membership? Membership in the Order of
the Eastern Star requires a Masonic relationship. Any Master
Mason in good standing in a Masonic Lodge under the jurisdic-
tion of the Grand Lodge of Illinois can apply for membership.
A woman who is at least 18 years of age, and has one of the fol-
lowing relationships to a Mason in good standing may also apply:

A Jobs Daughter or Rainbow Girl with proof of 3 years member-
ship or certifcate of majority membership recommended by 2
members of the Chapter petitioned is also eligible to apply.
What can membership do for me? Tere are many personal
rewards of membership in the Order of the Eastern Star, such as:
Chapter meetings are open to all members of the Order.
Spouses can enjoy their membership, being able to attend meet-
ings and work on charitable projects together. Tose who wish
may volunteer to preside over their Chapter afording them the
opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills. Or you can
visit other Chapters and form new friendships.
Opportunities to help others through volunteer service in the
community and through our Grand Chapter. Te Order of
the Eastern Star in Illinois supports many diferent charitable
eforts including the American Cancer Society, the Heart
Association, the Diabetes Association, Knights Templar Eye
Foundation, and the Shrine Hospitals for Children. We also
provide funds for Educational scholarships and fnancial assis-
tance through our Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious
Leadership (ESTARL).
Our Eastern Star Home provides a place for those Sisters in
need of shelter, loving care and compassion in the later years
of their life. Located in a quiet and beautiful country setting in
Macon, Illinois our Eastern Star Home is an intermediate and
sheltered care nursing home. Te nursing staf is well-trained
in geriatrics and committed to providing the highest quality of
care in a loving, kind and home-like atmosphere. Options for
residency are also available for qualifed non-members with
Masonic afliation and for temporary respite care.
To inquire about membership or request a petition you can talk
to a member of the Order, contact a local Chapter or our Grand
Secretary at 217-764-3326.
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Mother
Widow
Step-Mother
Daughter
Grandmother
Legally Adopted Daughter
Granddaughter
Mother-in-law
Step-daughter
Sister
Great- Granddaughter
Daughter-in-law
Half-Sister
Niece
Step-Sister
Great-Niece
Sister-in-law
First and Second Cousin
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How Can I
the Star?
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 15
by Donna Starkey, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois
16 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
St. Clair Lodge No. 24 Presents Two 50-Year Pins For Two Jurisdictions
St. Clair Lodge No. 24 was very proud to host the awarding of two 50-year pins recently. Te frst was for service
in the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the second from the Grand Lodge of Illinois to Brother Melroy Mel Hutnick
of Belleville, Illinois. Brother Hutnick began his Masonic journey in Missouri where he was initiated on Septem-
ber 16, 1963, passed to the degree of Fellowcraf on November 4, 1963 and raised to the sublime degree of Master
Mason on December 16, 1963. Brother Hutnick subsequently afliated with Illinois Masonry in 2007.
Brother Hutnick is a civil litigation attorney in Belleville and has practiced law for the last 52 years. He has won
numerous cases, the most memorable he recalls being a criminal trial where he was pivotal in the acquittal of a
17-year-old boy that was accused of murder. He is well-known within the legal feld, having authored a recognized
criminal law text book and contributing numerous hours to the support of his local community.
He and his spouse Marian enjoy travelling and the world of show dogs and horses. Brother Hutnick states that
his favorite part of Freemasonry is just being a Brother. He feels that the Lodges work is never done, and that
although we face daily challenges in our eforts to advance our principles of brotherly love, relief and truth, it is
our responsibility to persevere through these challenges
El Dara Lodge No. 388 Presents 65-Year Pin
El Dara Lodge No. 388 presented Brother Richard Dick
Albers with a 65-year membership pin and certifcate.
Family members and several friends were present at the
ceremony held recently. Brother Albers has been a faith-
ful member and loyal supporter of the Masonic fraternity.
Dick and his wife Harriett were instrumental in establish-
ing the Pike County Chapter of the Rainbow Girls several
years ago. Tey were both very honored when their grand-
daughter Bridget Fee was elected 2009-2010 Worthy Advi-
sor of the International Order of Rainbow Girls in Illinois.
Front Row: L-R are 2009-2010 Past Grand Worthy Advisor
International Order of Rainbow Girls in Illinois Bridget Fee,
Assistant Area Deputy Grand Master James F. Albsmeyer,
Past Master Richard Dick Albers, District Deputy Grand
Master James H. Davis, Worshipful Master Frank Armistead.
Second Row: L-R are Bruce Fee, Bob Tater sons-in-law of
Dick Albers.
Rantoul
Lodge
No. 470
Aids Church
Toy Drive
Members of
Rantoul Lodge
No. 470 in Rantoul
donated 19 stufed toys to help the annual stufed toy col-
lection drive done in February by the First United Meth-
odist Church of Rantoul. Toys collected this year will go
to local emergency services agencies to give to children in
traumatic situations. In other years, the toys went to hospi-
tals and child care agencies. During the Lodges 11 Febru-
ary stated meeting, Secretary, W.Bro. Fred Randall, asked
the brethren to bring stufed toys (such as teddy bears) to
the Lodge during the rest of February to help support the
churchs toy drive. In presenting the toys to the Method-
ist Church at the 10:15 a.m. service on March 2nd, W.B.
Randall spoke of how donating toys was a way to put into
action the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love and Relief. He
also spoke of the other programs for children supported by
Freemasons, such as the Shrine Hospitals for Children and
the Scottish Rite speech and dyslexic clinics for children.
Lodge News
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 17
Anniversary Pins Presented by Current
and Past Grand Masters
Arthur Lodge No. 825 recently presented 50-year pins
and certifcates during a special dinner evening at Yoders
Kitchen. Brothers James Jurgens and Ward McDonald were
present to receive their pins. Brothers James Winningham
and Calvin Coombes were unable to attend the presentation.
Pins and certifcates will be sent to Brosthers Donald Knob-
loch who lives in Ohio, and Bro. Harold J. Curry in Arizona.
Brother Knobloch will be a 50-year member and Brother
Curry will be honored for being a member for 75 years, a
milestone which very few attain. Presentations were made
by Brother Barry D. Weer, Most Worshipful Grand Master,
and Brother Noel C. Dicks, Most Worshipful Past Grand
Master, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois.
Leland Lodge No. 558 Presents 50-Pin
Worshipful Brother Earl Mills, Past Master of
Leland Lodge No. 558, recently received his
50-year membership pin and certifcate. Current
Worshipful Master Charles Miller is pictured
making the presentation.
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Installation of the 2014-2015 Grand Bethel
Officers of Illinois Jobs Daughters
Saturday, June 21
st
, 2014
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OFallon Lodge No. 576 Welcomes Three
New Master Masons
OFallon Lodge No. 576 recently raised three new Mas-
ter Masons. Pictured are the three newly raised Brothers
in the middle of their fellow Lodge Brothers, Brothers
Nicholas Cunningham, John Patrick Oliver-Kelley, and
Daniel Turston. OFallon Lodge is one of many Lodges
around Illinois that have been busy welcoming new
members. Congratulations to the new Master Masons of
OFallon Lodge No. 576.
18 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
Newton Community Gathers for Proposed Illustrious
Brother Burl Ives, 33 Monument
Community leaders, business people and interested citizens assembled at Newton
Lodge No. 216 on February 13, 2014, to hear about the proposed construction of
the Heritage Information Center and Burl Ives Monument. Tose attending were
treated to an array of many of Burl Ives songs while dining on a meal prepared and
furnished by the brethren of Newton Lodge. Placemats with pictures of Burl and the
proposed structure were on all tables.
Te stone structure will feature a grey granite life-size likeness of Jasper County
native Burl Ives, seated on a bench of black stone, guitar in hand. Visitors traveling
through Newton will be able to take photographs of themselves seated on the bench
with the famed balladeer. Also part of the structure surrounding the bench will be
information pertaining to another famous resident Jasper Countians as well as other
events in the county.
In the entry way a video was playing of the Masonic Funeral for Brother Ives held at Mound Cemetery on May
4th, 1995 by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Te video shows MWGM Brother John Loudan giving the Masonic
Funeral Ritual and Brother Roger Ives, a member of Newton Lodge and also Burls nephew, giving the Eulogy.
Also attending that ritual back in 1995 was Burls good friend Mel Tillis, who is also a Master Mason. Te wall
in the entry way is full of pictures of Burl furnished by his nieces who live in the area.
Concerning Masonry Burl was quoted as saying I was fortunate to be born in a family of Masons. My older
sister Audrey (Halterman) was Worthy Matron of the Willow Hill Illinois Chapter of the OES. Other family
members were active in Masons and Eastern Star. Brother Ives began his Masonic journey as a DeMolay in
the George N. Todd Chapter in Charleston, Illinois.
OFallon Lodge
No. 576 Presents
Donation to National
Alliance on Mental
Illness
Worshipful Master Jim
Carroll, along with mem-
bers of OFallon Lodge
No.576, recently presented a check to NAMI, the Nation-
al Alliance on Mental Illness. Acting Executive Director,
Jessica L. Gruneich, J.D., presented NAMIs mission and
what the organization is doing to improve the qual-
ity of life for individuals faced with mental illness, our
understanding of mental illness, and NAMIs scientifc
dedication to fnding a cure.
Blueville Lodge No. 647
Blueville Lodge No. 647 was honored recently by
having four of its members receive their 50-year
membership pins and certifcates. Te citizens of
Edinburg, families, and friends gathered for fellow-
ship and food in support of our brothers reaching
this milestone. Pictured (right to lef) are Brothers
Tracy Bandy- presenter, Fred McKinnon, Lee Baker,
Charles Truax, and Walter Stokes.
Lodge News
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 19
St. Clair Lodge No. 24 Conducts Family
Third Degree
St. Clair Lodge No. 24 was proud to host the raising of a new
Master Mason, Brother Steven Gherardini, by his son, Brother
Joel Gherardini, currently serving as St. Clair Lodges Secretary.
Tis event was truly memorable, and adds more rich history to a
Lodge already steeped in honor and tradition.
Brother Joel Gherardini received his Entered Apprentice Degree
December 2011; was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraf January
2012, and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason Feb
2012. Brother Secretary is currently a special education teacher
at High Mount Elementary School and has been doing this now
for fve years. His favorite part of Masonry is Keeping my brain
sharp by learning new things and when asked about the night he raised his Dad, Brother Gherardini adds,
I couldnt have been more proud. He is married to Jennifer and has two sons, Jackson and Jamison.
His father and Brother, Steven Gherardini, received his Entered Apprentice Degree Sep 2013, passed to the Degree
of Fellowcraf Oct 2013 and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on January 27, 2014. Brother Gherardini
says that he was proud to have become a member of a great organization and was very impressed with the profes-
sionalism shown by all of the Brothers at each of my ceremonies. He retired from the railroad where he served as a
switchman and secretary for the Union for over 20 years. He is now living the dream.
I was particularly pleased to announce a four-year pledge from the Illinois Masonic Services Outreach Program of one
million dollars to the new building. Tis pay-it-forward gif is an investment, helping to ensure these programs continue
to touch our membership, keeping body and soul together when faced with critical health care issues. I stand a little taller
knowing we are making a diference today and that we are moving into the future with confdence. Together these partner-
ships with dedicated professionals, address the care of our members and in so doing, expand the potential to address the
broader needs of the Northeastern area of this state.
At the conclusion of the program, the guests gathered around tables at the other end of the tent for food, fellowship and
remembrances of a great day.
If this was not enough, we had the opportunity to join with our Brethren on Saturday evening as the Northeastern Areas
DDGM Association held their annual Masters banquet, honoring the Worshipful Masters who are working diligently to
further our Fraternity with dedication and perseverance. Te fellowship was outstanding and the nights activities included
raising funds to support the kids at the Illinois Masonic Childrens Homes.
I trust you will have occasion to celebrate the best of our Craf as Freemasonry in Illinois demonstrates Fraternity, Enlight-
enment and Benevolence to a world so desperately needing to be provided the humanizing characteristics found in this
Ancient and Gentle Craf. So mote it be.
Fraternally,
Barry D. Weer
Grand Master
continued from page 3
20 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
Busy Times for DeMolay
in Illinois
On Friday February 1, 2014, the
members of James Stuart Chapter
(Pontoon Beach), A.D. Manners
Chapter (Fairview Heights) and Alton
Chapter assisted State Master Coun-
cilor Nicholas Capes in presenting a
check to Potentate Rick Sieben and
members of Ainad Shrine for $5,000
to beneft the Shriners Hospital in St.
Louis.
Each year, DeMolay Chapters
conduct a campaign to beneft the
Chicago and St. Louis hospitals called
Kanes for Kids. DeMolays organize
and execute a program to raise funds.
Typically, Chapters will stand outside
a business and swap candy canes for
a donation for the hospitals. Once
funds are collected, checks are pre-
sented to the Shrine to be passed on
to the local Hospital.
DeMolay is proud to support the
Shrine and the Shrine Hospitals and
would like to thank all the Shrines of
Illinois for your continued support of
your DeMolay and future members.
In 2013, all fve Illinois Shrines sup-
ported DeMolay with full page greet-
ings in the 2013 Conclave Souvenir
Program. Tank you to all Potentates,
Divans and members on behalf of all
the DeMolays of Illinois.
Grand Master Barry D. Weer joined
the 2014 Conference of Executive
Ofcers at the Grand Banquet on
February 28, 2014. Te MWGM
shared with the DeMolay Leadership
the importance of the Masonic Com-
munity to support DeMolay in their
Jurisdiction, but more important
for the DeMolay to engage with the
Masonic organizations in their local
communities.
Te Conference of Executive Of-
fcers is a leadership and educational
conference for the international and
Jurisdictional Leaders of DeMolay In-
ternational. Tis year, the Conference
was run by Conference Chairman
WB Mark L. Rauschenberger of Illi-
nois and was held at the Scottish Rite
Cathedral in Bloomingdale. Jurisdic-
tions throughout the United States
and Canada were in attendance.
DeMolay institutes Sauk Valley Chap-
ter - DeMolay is proud to announce
that Sauk Valley Chapter, meeting at
Erie and Prophetstown lodges, has
reached the required 15 members
and is ofcially instituted by DeMolay
International.
Illinois DeMolay would like to extend
a special thank you to the Worshipful
Masters and Members of Erie Lodge
No. 667 and Prophetstown Lodge
No. 293 for their support of one of
our newest Chapter.
Over the next few months, members
will vote on their permanent Chap-
ter name and hold a special Charter
presentation ceremony. If your Lodge
is considering forming a DeMolay
Chapter to provide leadership and
character building to the young
men of your community, contact
Dad Mark Rauschenberger (EO@
ILDeMolay.org) or Dad Russ Scanlan
(R.Scanlan@ILDeMolay.org) at 815-
312-0981.
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 21
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Hello to our Masonic family
Illinois Jobs Daughters is proud to be associated with the
Illinois Masonic bodies. Without the heritage of the Masonic
fraternity in not only Illinois, but throughout the whole world
we would not have our International Organization and for
that, we are eternally grateful. We would also like to thank
you for the privilege of attending your Grand Lodge and it
is always a pleasure to be able to spend time with you all! It
was such an honor for me, as Grand Bethel Honored Queen,
to lead the Daughters in the exemplifcation of the Living
Cross as we made history together this was the frst time
the Living Cross was performed at the Annual Grand Lodge.
A special, thank you to Te Most Worshipful Grand Master,
Terry Seward for inviting us! I have enjoyed every moment
spent with you, and I am excited to get to know Te Most
Worshipful Grand Master, Barry Weer as well.
For those of you who do not know what Jobs Daughters is, we
are an International Organization for young ladies who aspire
to leadership, community service, and philanthropy. A youth
organization world-wide that has their own philanthropy,
members raise funds for and provide hearing aids to other
children. In so many ways both the Masonic brethren and
Jobs Daughters International share the same moral, charitable
and religious values.
Jobs Daughters have had a very exciting year which began at
our Annual Grand Guardian Council Session this past June.
We kicked things of with a state wide initiation on Masonic
Youth Day! All three Masonic youth organizations, Jobs
Daughters, DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls initiated new
members and on this day were able to start of the 2013-2014
year together. What a great way to show unity between the
three organizations!
Jobs Daughters was also given the privilege of exemplifying
the formation of the Living Cross at Grand Chapter for the
Order of the Eastern Star as well, and as like I said before, at
your Grand Lodge. We enjoyed meeting and conversing with
so many Masonic bodies in just one weeks time. Te stand-
ing ovation we received from you at your Grand Lodge afer
performing the Living Cross, still gives me chills! Tank you
for giving us the opportunity to share such a special ceremony
with you, and we hope to be given that same opportunity in
years to come.
Lastly, with a lot of hard work and dedication Jobs Daughters
were able to reinstitute a Bethel in Joliet, Illinois! Tis has
been the frst time in 20 years. We hope to reinstitute two
more Bethels before our Annual Grand Guardian Council
Session in June.
As you can see this has been an exciting year for Illinois Jobs
Daughters and we would love to invite all of you to spend the
rest of it with us. If there is anything we can do for you, please
do not hesitate to ask. Afer all thats what family is for!
To learn more about Jobs Daughters International; visit www.
jobsdaughtersinternational.org
Claire Bruce - Grand Bethel Honored Queen 2013-2014
Apply now for your
ILLINOIS MASONIC LICENSE PLATES
Guidelines and application forms are available from the
Ofce of the Grand Secretary 2866 Via Verde,
Springfeld, IL 62703, phone: 217-529-8900 or
download from Grand Lodge Web Site www.ilmason.org
Display your pride in the
Fraternity and help the
Illinois Masonic Student
Assistance Program
22 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
50 Year Membership Anniversaries Membership anniversaries occurring July 1 - September 30, 2014
Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No.
B. Keith Points Harmony 0003
Charles Philip Becker Springfeld 0004
Jimmy Lee Mc Carty Temperance 0016
Joseph Walter Smith Macomb 0017
Richard Paul Slimick Franklin 0025
James Russell Ellison Charleston 0035
Quintine Dean Slevin Olive Branch 0038
Robert Lee Henry Herman 0039
Jackie Dean Watkins Herman 0039
John Charles Eldridge Occidental 0040
Earl Henry Brown Temple 0046
Robert Joe Enright Caledonia 0047
Dwight Henry Folkers Mt. Moriah 0051
George Drexel Suits Mt. Moriah 0051
Victor Max Elbert Jr Jackson 0053
Herman Victor Sparr Jackson 0053
John William Each Trio 0057
Norman George Oehler Belvidere 0060
Walter Dean Vieregg St. Marks 0063
Joseph Harry Little Pacifc 0066
John Thomas Mitchell Waukegan 0078
Frederick Eugene Still White Hall 0080
Glenn Everett Koets D. C. Cregier 0081
Robert Arthur Wilson Fellowship 0089
Leonard Carl Baumann Excelsior 0097
Glenn Garey Taylor 0098
Loren Glenn Hodel Taylor 0098
James Wayne Kennay Rockford 0102
William Joseph Markello Lewistown 0104
Phillip Loy Tippey Lewistown 0104
Delmar Thomas Haynes Lancaster 0106
George Michael Kloos Jr Lebanon 0110
Louis W Frick Jr Jonesboro 0111
Ray Sadler Jonesboro 0111
Donald James Brown Oquawka 0123
John Frederick Clover III Oquawka 0123
Robert Doyle Holland Empire 0126
Charles Ralph Lofborn Geneva 0139
Dick Salsbury Geneva 0139
Herbert Louis Buhr Jr De Kalb 0144
Claude Alfred Patten De Kalb 0144
James Roy Hilyard Bunker Hill 0151
Harold William Myler Alpha 0155
Edward Eugene Durbin Urbana 0157
John Michael Reich Urbana 0157
Raymiel Kandelman Decalogue 0160
Bruce John Spillar Decalogue 0160
Thurlow Edward Stahlheber Hope 0162
William Robert Truman Hope 0162
Daniel Judd Nicholas Star in the East 0166
John Lewis Oehler Star in the East 0166
Joel Gordon Prather Star in the East 0166
William Sidney Reum Star in the East 0166
Donald Denton Smith Star in the East 0166
Larry Lansford Hairrell Cherry Valley 0173
Earl Ray Ewing Fairfeld 0206
Max Edward Tipps Fairfeld 0206
Claude Henderson Hogan Jr Wilmington 0208
Oliver Ray Welch Wilmington 0208
Jack Lee Bradley George
Washington
0222
Buddy Keith Thurman Black Hawk 0238
Calvin Clarence Seybold Mt. Carmel 0239
Donald Ray Taylor Aurora 0254
Theodore Jay Powers Jr La Moille Calumet 0270
Jerry Michael Cronin Meteor 0283
William George Cooper Wauconda 0298
James Thomas Wormley Raven 0303
Donald Edwin Allen Doric 0319
Kenneth Laurence Monson Windsor 0322
Robert Gene Milroy Altona 0330
James Owen Butcher Kedron 0340
Robert Charles Traum Jr Milledgeville 0345
Harry Kreutzberg Marine 0355
Larry Eldon Prott Marine 0355
Edwin J Ard Bement 0365
William Wesley Allison Mississippi 0385
Harold David Atherton Jr Mississippi 0385
Ronald Edwin Grove Paxton 0416
Lloyd Oscar Larson Marseilles 0417
Wayne Allen Sippel Landmark 0422
Leroy Duane Tatro Chebanse 0429
Daniel Bradford Downs Summit 0431
Donald Allen Chavin Chicago 0437
James F Maddox Chicago 0437
Eric Daniel Spitzer Chicago 0437
Stanlee Clae Tyler Casey 0442
Silas Bea Light Watseka 0446
Richard Daniel Brunk
Funkhouser
Rantoul 0470
Wayne Curtis Larson Kendall 0471
Richard Earl Craig Amity 0472
Kenneth Gene Haller Columbia 0474
Jack Eugene Widener Pleiades 0478
Gordon Harry Benson Libertyville 0492
Clair Leroy Foreman Libertyville 0492
Harry Harrison Hahl Sr East 0504
Robert Frank Mantle East 0504
John Edward Tevebaugh Sr East 0504
William Smith Tippett East 0504
Donald Bert Engleson Barrington 0522
Le Moyne Ross Chatham Central 0523
George Krickovich Lockport 0538
Robert Charles Kappes Plum River 0554
Wilfred John Schoen Madison 0560
Charles L Stevens Dongola 0581
Stephen Arthur Albro Cerro Gordo 0600
Ronald Clayton Pagel Watson 0602
Name Lodge No.
Membership Anniversaries
Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No. Name Lodge No.
Name Lodge No.
75 Year Membership Anniversaries
Spring 2014 Illinois Freemasonry 23
Pat Simpson Clark 0603
Guindolyn Lamonn Delashaw Union Park 0610
Raymond Wallace Johnson E. F. W. Ellis 0633
A. Leon Lochbaum Rochester 0635
Melvin Paul Johnson Manteno 0636
Jerry Max Winder Manteno 0636
Hoy Dowdell Blueville 0647
Robert Eugene Long Atwood 0651
Phillip Elwin Brown Greenland 0665
Larry Dean Reiss Erie 0667
Barnhard H Argo Normal 0673
Herbert Arthur Ash Clement 0680
Jerry Lee Halsey Hutton 0698
Edward Leland Irvin Star 0709
Melvin Fisher Irvin Star 0709
Clyde William Bailey Jr Collinsville 0712
John Webster Biggers Collinsville 0712
James Rolwig Cain Collinsville 0712
Robert William La Surs Collinsville 0712
Bobby Joe Mann Collinsville 0712
Donald Lane Gossett May 0718
David Evan Moon Walnut 0722
Jim Steinman Gibson 0733
Jack L. Stubblefeld Sesser - Goode 0744
Donald Eugene Grounds Allendale 0752
Earl Glenwood Grifn Crete 0763
Clarence Edward Wilson George A. Sentel 0764
Wayne Raymond Angstrom Palace 0765
William Vernon White Triluminar 0767
Larry Walsh Riverton-Lavely 0786
Dale Bode Morris 0787
Theodore Roosevelt Tinsley Jr Auburn Park 0789
Gary Melvin Mc Cluskey Williamson 0802
Jerry D Sugg Gilham 0809
Charles Marion Cross Ridgway 0816
Cecil Edward Bullok Ben Hur 0818
Carl Walter Fenske Grove 0824
Arlie Ray Jacobs Grove 0824
Edward Gustav Sandstrom Mazon 0826
John Ronald De Young Oak Forest 0832
Lloyd Gene Gardiner Oak Forest 0832
Raymon Frank Whitney Oak Forest 0832
Dodson Dean Hefin Triple 0835
G. Keith Pogue Triple 0835
Richard Bertel Pott Berwyn 0839
Darwin Gale Schisler London 0848
Paul De Wayne Rosenberg Palestine 0849
Jimmy Dean Hamlet Gothic 0852
Richard Joseph Destree King Oscar 0855
Gene Phillip Campbell Riverside 0862
Walter Delmar Winney Riverside 0862
Paul Douglas Barber St. Cecilia 0865
Max Burton Justice Argenta 0871
Edmund Burke Lynch Argenta 0871
Ronald Corwin Phillips Argenta 0871
Charles Raymond Fitch Marissa 0881
Thomas Eugene Elbs Villa Grove
Camargo
0885
Harold Dean Smith Villa Grove
Camargo
0885
Laddie Charles Janda Des Plaines 0890
Myron Lee James Silvis 0898
Ronald Dale Boston Carlock 0904
Charles Edward Lampman Joseph Robbins 0930
James Crandle Salisbury Wilmette Park 0931
Robert Erwin Rocque Hinsdale 0934
Garry Glenn La Faver Elmhurst 0941
Roger Helms La Faver Elmhurst 0941
Adolph J. Habich Constellation 0974
Dean Edward Evans Stephen Decatur 0979
Laurence Daren Morris Stephen Decatur 0979
Walter Daniel Kozlow Park Ridge 0988
David Lynn Petersen Park Ridge 0988
Jimmie Joe Stanbery Clover Leaf 0990
Clarence Albert Coutcher Paul Revere 0998
George Walter Shif Wayfarers 1001
James Edward Kotrba Loyal 1007
Raymond Frank Wolf Loyal 1007
Robert George Carlson Moline 1014
Jack Ross Rowell Moline 1014
Bobbie Ray Lotz Anchor and Ark 1027
Donald Cornelius Yess Leyden Laurel 1057
Melvin Glen Hamm Glenview United 1058
Thomas James Lovaas Glenview United 1058
Charles Joel Hardway Wood River 1062
Raymond Richard Schneider Jr West Englewood
Home
1074
Harry Calvin Murrie Grand View 1112
Frederick Karl Roehrig Grand View 1112
James Hubert Burke Further Light 1130
Clay Chauncy Maupin Jr Arcadia 1138
Laurel William Blacet Hilton 1143
Kenneth Drake Swords Hilton 1143
Harry Mason Wakeman Hilton 1143
Raymond Wayne Nolte Bensenville 1159
Neil Sherman Collins Clarence P. Schwarz 1163
Lowell Ernest Drenthe Oak Lawn 1166
William Reid Sayre Oak Lawn 1166
Paul William Markum Jr Frank N. Nicol 1170
Robert Lloyd Mc Alister Sr Matteson 0175
John Hubert Morrison Homer 0199
F. Jewell Grein Western Star 0240
Robert Clarence Coombe Arcola 0366
Beryl William Rutledge Farmer City 0710
24 Illinois Freemasonry Spring 2014
to the Government?
Give Everything
Other Topics
Over the past several months I have had
the pleasure to travel the state of Illinois
and meet many of our loyal donors who
support our charities. Teir devotion to
our great fraternity and our charitable
mission is very inspiring. I thank all of
you who truly believe in our passion to
help our brothers, our surviving spouses
and our children.
When I travelled to our Illinois Masonic
Childrens Homes in Murphysboro
in January and La Grange in March, I
toured the facilities and witnessed frst-
hand, the care and compassion that these
children receive. I asked Jill Morrison,
the administrator if there was a Wish
List of items used on a daily basis that I
could print in this newsletter article. She
was happy to oblige. Te items that are
listed in the box at the lef, are items that
are necessary staples for the children.
If you would like make a donation, you
can send a check made payable to the
Illinois Masonic
Charities Fund, 2866
Via Verde Street,
Springfeld, Illinois
62703 and we will be
sure to see that Jill
receives the funds for
the children.
Tank you very much for your
consideration!
Tom Lucchesi
Fund Development Director
(217) 529-8900 ext. 214
tlucchesi@afam-il.org
Make a list of who you would like to
receive your possessions, whether it be
family members, your church, your fa-
vorite charities and other special people
in your life.
Consider including a Revocable Living
Trust in your will. It might help to avoid
lengthy courtroom battles and excessive
inheritance taxes.
If you already have a will, if you havent
had it updated in the past fve years,
take a look at it to see if anything needs
updating. Ill bet that it does.
If you would like to include our Illinois
Masonic Charities in your will, the fol-
lowing language can be used:
I give to the Illinois Masonic Charities
Fund, an Illinois not for proft corpora-
tion, 2866 Via Verde Street, Springfeld,
Illinois 62703, ____________Dollars or
___________% of my estate, for use as
determined by its board of directors.
I hereby bequeath everything that I
own to the United States Government.
I got your attention didnt I? Without
a will in place, your possessions could
end up belonging to the government. If
you feel as I do, then you believe that the
government has already taken more than
its fair share over the years through taxes,
user fees, hidden taxes and more taxes.
Studies indicate that over 50% of people
die without a will or valid will! Tink
about that for a moment. We take better
care of our cars and lawn mowers than
we do with our most important assets.
One thing is certain, besides death and
taxes. If we fail to produce a valid will,
someone other than who we might
choose, is going to get the real estate,
jewelry, furniture, autos, savings
accounts and the cofee maker!
Here are a few things to consider in the
very near future:
Get in contact with an attorney who
specializes in making out a will.
AA Batteries
Scientifc Calculators
1 and 2 inch binders
Mechanical Pencils
Pocket Folders
Kleenex
Shampoo/conditioner
Lotion
Face Wash
Body Wash
Toothpaste
Bedding for Twin & Twin XL
Towels
Pillows
Hangers
Jump Drives
Backpacks
(for older and younger
children)
Water Bottles for sporting
events
Childrens Homes Wish List