Grand Lodge 2024: A Retrospective
The Grand Lodge Banquet starts off with the introduction of the Grand Lodge officers, elected and appointed, and their ladies. I was lucky enough to capture that short series of introductions as a video.
Archive
A collection of 23 issues
Herb Lindberg Memorial Photo Collection
We mourn the loss of Brother Herbert John Lindberg and offer this photographic tribute to his memory and long service to the Masonic fraternity.
Masonic Stories Celebrate 100 Years of Argo-Summit Freemasonry
Argo-Summit Lodge No. 1133 is known for its larger-than-life spirit of brotherhood and fellowship, and also for its modest and narrow lodge hall. Since floor space was at a premium, a different solution had to be discovered.
Poseidon Lodge No. 1184 Conducts Funeral Ceremony for Bro. Elias Linares-Gutierrez
At the request of Bro. Linares's family, Poseidon Lodge No. 1184 conducted a Masonic Funeral Ceremony to honor the memory of their departed Brother. The ceremony was conducted at the Jefferson Park Masonic Temple, on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Initiates Four New Brothers
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 initiated four new Brothers at its Stated Meeting on August 28, 2025. In accordance with Grand Examiners' Guidance, the First Section of the Degree was conferred twice...
Horicon Lodge No. 244 Rededication
In the town of Rochelle Illinois, one-hundred years and one day in the past, The Rochelle Masonic Temple cornerstone was laid. We marked that occasion with a rededication ceremony.
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Confers Second Degree and Third Degree on Two Occasions
Hespeeria Lodge no. 411 conferred the Second and Third Degrees in Freemasonry on two recent occasions.
Poseidon Confers Second Degree on Two Brethren
At the regularly stated meeting of May 24, 2025, Poseidon Lodge No. 1184 passed Brother Elias Linares-Gutierrez and Brother George Omiloli to the degree of Fellowcraft.
Masonic Family Health Foundation Annual Review
On the agenda was an informative session that provided attendees with an overview of operations, the state of the Foundation at the close of the current year, and some detailed insights into the funding and beneficiaries of Foundation grants, assistance and programs.
Junior Grand Warden's Reception
Over two-hundred Masons and their Ladies and guests gathered to celebrate R.W. Brother Desario as he advances through the Grand Line of officers toward the Grand East.
Forty-first Academic Bowl Photos Available
Photos of the forty-first annual Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl are available for viewing and downloading.
King Oscar Lodge Installs Officers
King Oscar Lodge No. 855 installed elected and appointed officers for the ensuing Masonic year on January 24, 2025.
Grand Lodge Officers Present Programs, Answer Questions at Joliet Town Hall
With over one-hundred Masons in attendance Grand Lodge officers covered programs as diverse as Lodge Officers Competition, Grandmaster's Award of Excellence, and Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS).
Hesperians Bid Adieu to Brother Ronald J. Ehemann
Masonic Funeral Ceremonies are undertaken at the request of the deceased brother or his surviving family. The Funeral Ceremony is one of the most touching and beautiful of all Masonic rigual.
Northeastern Area Brethren Seek to Improve Multiple Degree Conferrals
Masons are always striving for improvement, especially when it involves something as basic to Masonic identity as degree conferral. This class focused on multiple degree conferrals, probably the most complicated of all Masonic ceremonies.
Masons + Youth + 2,400 Helium-Filled Balloons = Happy New Year!
New Year's Eve Celebrations take a lot of preparation and behind-the-scenes work just to get ready for the few seconds before and after the "Midnight Bump" signals the beginning of another trip around the sun. Here's a look at one such preparatory effort.
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Celebrates Thanksgiving With Annual Pot Luck (Copy)
Kicking off the Holidays, Hesperia Brethren enjoyed their traditional Thanksgiving Pot Luck, inviting family, friends and prospects to give thanks and enjoy the bounty of our prosperity.
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Celebrates Thanksgiving With Annual Pot Luck
Kicking off the Holidays, Hesperia Brethren enjoyed their traditional Thanksgiving Pot Luck, inviting family, friends and prospects to give thanks and enjoy the bounty of our prosperity.
5th Northeastern District Meeting Recap
A belated recap of the 5th NE District Meeting held on November 2, 2044. List of agenda topics.
King Oscar Lodge No. 855 Confers Dual Second Degrees
Congratulations to newly passed Fellowcrafts Chester Moran and Nick McMann. Degrees were conferred by King Oscar Lodge No. 855 on 2024-12-13.
The Magic of Christmas
The complete set of 83 photos can be viewed or downloaded free of charge. See the link at the end of the email and follow the bread-crumbs!
Poseidon 1184 Enjoys a Rainbow Breakfast Before 2024-11-23 Stated
The mini-event was a fundraiser for Rainbow, arranged by Worshipful Master Chip Smith.
Coming soon
My plan to make it easier for Brethren, family and friends to access and download the photos I take at the numerous events I attend.