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On June 18th, Dave Hendricks, Director of Development and Programs for the Kansas Masonic Foundation, attended the scholarship presentation at Vulcan Lodge in Walnut and presented Brother Mike Carnes with his Platinum Level C-Club plaque and Brother Don Wheeler with his Diamond Level C-Club plaque in appreciation of their continued support of the KMF
The meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge saw Alan Jones step down and be replaced by Peter Schofield as Chairman of Furness and South Lakeland Group. To acknowledge the contribution Alan has made to the group, a dinner was held in his honour at the Fairfield Suite in Barrow-in-Furness Masonic Hall which was attended by 95 brethren
Humber 57 Whiskey Galore: Three Humber 57 brethren wove the magic, as again the Whiskey Galore Stall proved to be it’s usual success
W.Bro. Walter Greenwood, a Past Master of Commercial Lodge No.1391 which meets in Leicester, has recently received the Legion d’Honneur Medal presented by the French Government for his contribution to the liberation of France during the Second World War. The Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur is the highest French order for military merit, established 1802 by Napoléon Bonaparte.
A member of Leigh Lodge No 4744, who is also a Provincial Grand Steward, Steve Ralph, has been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen in her birthday honours for services to the community. It was announced in the honours list that Steve has been awarded an MBE.
Ellesmere Golf Club, Worsley, which is a beautiful parkland course that measures 6287 yards and is a testing par 70 and has a clubhouse that was rebuilt in 1996 and has all the facilities required to accommodate golfers in comfort on completion of their rounds, was the venue for the annual Eccles and District Group golf competition.
The combination of gathering storm clouds and threatened heavy rain did not deter the dedicated bowlers of Ormskirk and Bootle Group who came together to compete for the annual crown green bowls tournament. The Dog and Gun in Aughton was once again the venue for this event.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Marcus Humphrey House, RWPGM Bro. John Miller and IPPGM Bro. David Reid organised a 1st degree to be conferred on one candidate by the Reigning Provincial Grand Masters of the Provinces involved in the Friends of Marcus Humphrey House.
After over 7 ½ years the Province of Cheshire said fond farewells to Elaine Hardy who served the Province of Cheshire as a good servant acting as…
Owen Olson, at 94 years old, is a gregarious guy. Sit with him awhile—preferably, in his favorite spot in the Union City Home lobby—and he’ll joke about wearing his shirt untucked in the latest fashion, and his envy for John Wayne’s big strong teeth. He’ll tell you stories about growing up in New York City, thinking that the world began and ended at the city limits. He’ll tell you about joining the Navy, and traveling the globe.