Waukegan Lodge #78 AF&AM

October, 2015

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Did you know?

FAMOUS INDIAN
MASON!

Ely S. Parker, a fullblooded Indian chief,

was the grandson of
Red Jacket, a close
friend of George
Washington.

He was a Union
Brigadier General in
the Civil War, and
served as General
Grant's secretary. He
was raised in Batavia
Lodge No. 88, Batavia,
New York, and later
affiliated with Valley
Lodge No. 109.

He demitted and
became a founder and
first Worshipful Master
of Akron Lodge No.
527 of New York. Ely
Parker Lodge No. 1002
of Buffalo, New York. is
named after
him.

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The Masters Message

The time is here. The year has gone by so quickly and I couldn't
be more proud of what the lodge has accomplished. We've made
some lodge improvements, we've raised several men to the
Sublime Degree of Master Mason, we've had great fellowship and
to be sure, our share of issues to deal with. Your ocers dealt
with those issues in a way that turned problems into positive
opportunities. As I think about this past year and what it meant
to be elected to the East, I am deeply moved at the brief time you
have elected me to hold this oce, it is the highest honor. With
the help of our Past Masters, instructors and all the help we have
received we truly have had another great year. "
But what's next? Brothers, as I make the move to the South-East
corner as your incoming Secretary, you have my word that I will
continue to be there for whatever you may need. I will rededicate
myself to serving the new ocers and the membership alike. Our
progressive line is an exciting feature, which gives us leadership
through a consistent oering of qualified men who will also
dedicate themselves to the positive growth, fellowship and
educational endeavors of this great fraternity and more
especially , this lodge in particular. I will also continue my roll as
the District Education Ocer and Grand Lodge Education
Committee member, so if you have any questions, please do not
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Lodge Happenings

October, 2015

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hesitate to reach out. I will take this last opportunity to say, that
it has been my honor and privilege to serve as Master in
2014/20115. I know the successful things we have started will
continue well into the future.We must not think of a year in the
East as "my year", it must be thought of as one year, in the span
of many which is building on the successes of previous years and
moving forward with each succesive year, this is our lodge plan,
our lodge culture and our key to continued success. Please do not
hessitate to contact me via email at rjred5@gmail.com or by
phone at 714-615-7809."

Waukegan has been

busy all year. Between
degree work and
events, it's been nonstop. WB Michael
Ruchti recently scored
some Skybox Bulls
tickets. He graciously
extended the offer to
let (on a first come first
serve basis) 11
addition brothers
attend the game. It was
a great night indeed!
Brothers from
Waukegan were joined
by David Truax,
Michael Blasius, &
Jay Reed of Rising
Sun Lodge. Brother
Dan Gentry of Milburn
also attended the
game. Our sincere
thanks to WB Michael
Ruchti for his
generosity and for
putting this together.

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That's all folks,"

~Robert Johnson - Worshipful Master "

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Grand Lodge Sessions Prologue
This year at the Grand Lodge Sessions was an
exciting one. Not much in the way of legislature
and book keeping, but we did have a great time
and were proud to be present at the installation of
our new Grand master, Tony Cracco. Tony is a great guy with a
great attitude about Masonry. I can tell you many brothers were
impressed with his final words as he descended from the podium
and spoke to the those in the crowds on the level. He pledged his
dedication to the craft and all of us. Join the Ocers of this lodge
in congratulating or new GM.

Another great opportunity the brothers of Waukegan 78 had was

to break bread with our brothers of Anchor and Ark 1027 at the
traditional dinner (Started by WB Ed Keenan) at Saputo's
Restaurant. We talked, we laughed and we just had a truly
remarkable time. The relationship between our two lodges is
absolutely critical to the success of Masonry in our area and I can
tell you that if you have't visited our Brothers on Wednesday
nights you're missing out. Waukegan wishes to give a hearty
thanks to our brothers of 1027 for their excellent fellowship. "

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October, 2015

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A changing of the guard.!

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It's been quite a long time, perhaps no one really knows

but WB Donahue, how long he has been our Secretary.
Through the years he has kept us between the lines and
oered his counsel, advise and time. That last bit is so
important. Time. We can't get it back and it's worth so
much. WB Carl Donahue has wrought his hours in the
quarries and he has requested a well deserved retirement.
There are no words to express the gratitude we have for
Bro. Carl. Please take a moment and thank him for his
service, he will assuredly shoot you a look, maybe give a
little smile and probably shake his head ;)

Thank you for your service WB Carl B Donahue!

Waukegan Lodge 78 is forced to say "So

long!"...!
Not long ago, WB Terry Behling mentioned his
intention to move to New Mexico. We knew the
time was coming but tried not to think about it.
WB. Terry has served Waukegan Lodge in a great
many endeavors. Instruction, Counsel and who can
forget his attempts to not pay the bills? ;)"
WB Terry is making one last stop in Waukegan and
we will have the honor of having him serve as our
Installing Secretary for the November 7th
Installation of Ocers. Please join the lodge in
congratulating WB Terry and his wife in their new
move! "
Thank you Brother Terry!"

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October, 2015

Lodge Happenings
Waukegan #78

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October 19th -Stated / Annual Meeting
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October 26th -2nd Degree
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November 2nd - Installation Practice
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November 7th - Annual Public Installation of

Officers
(will also be webcast)

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November 9th - Open
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November 16th - Stated Meeting
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November 23rd - TBD
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November 30th - 1st Degree
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*Just a note, the schedule is

dependent on the return of
catechisms. We will post updates
to the schedule as needed on
our website as well as weekly
announcements through our
call em all phone system and
Facebook page.

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