The Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F. & A.M.

June 16, 2008

We have received numerous inquiries about the Iowa Masonic Library and the record flooding in Cedar Rapids. We appreciate those concerns. The good news is that the Iowa Masonic Library is on high ground. There have been no problems with water infiltration into the building. Our concerns are with local lodges and the brothers that either are or have been affected by flooding in their communities. Please inform this office of lodges and brothers affected by the many natural disasters that have occurred in recent weeks. Thanks again for your concern.

Fraternally and sincerely,
WILLIAM R. CRAWFORD
Grand Secretary

Tornado and Flood--Appeal for Assistance Grand Master’s Emergency Fund

Grand Master's Motorcycle Rides
for Hope Lodge on July 12 Sioux City

The festivities start the evening of July 11 with a dinner hosted by the Sioux City Scottish Rite at the Scottish Rite Center in Sioux City. This will be followed by a Master Mason Degree (Masons Only). The degree cast will consist of ride participants in biker garb, along with local brothers. The next morning, there will be breakfast served by by Tyrian Lodge at the Abu Bekr Shrine Center. Following breakfast the ride will proceed through the beautiful Loess Hills of western Iowa to Logan. Following the ride, lunch will be served in Logan by Chrysolite and Valley Lodges. Flyer to Print and release form.
Grand Master's Motorcycle Rides
for Hope Lodge on July 19 Iowa City

This ride will start with breakfast served by Iowa City Lodge. We will then proceed to the building site of Hope Lodge, where we will have an opportunity to tour the facilities nearing completion. Following the tour, we will proceed to Kinross, where lunch will be served by Farmers Lodge. The ride will then continue to Knoxville. Sprint car races are scheduled in Knoxville that evening, so you may wish to stay for the races.
Flyer to Print and release form.

Grand Master Website Updates...

Motorcycle Rides for Hope Lodge
New Master Mason Forums
Getting a New Mason-(or keeping an old one)
Grand Master's Eastern Iowa One Day Class will be held in Iowa City on August 23, 2008.

Now is the time to identify those acquantances that should be approached about joining the Fraternity. You have the time now to get a petition, ballot taken, and one day application. Do wait too long if your lodge goes dark during the summer months.

Order Form for License Plate New Links for Grand Lodge Information
March 2008 Grand Lodge Bulletin Lodge Service Website
Old Home Page

Hope Lodge Project Grand Master Donald E. Mosier has taken on Hope Lodge as a project. In addition to the contributions received from the mailing of his pin, he is requesting all lodges have an event that promotes Hope Lodge and makes a contribution to this worthwhile project. it is a Home away from home for certain cancer patients.

Cookbooks for Sale Cookbooks prepared by Carol Mosier, wife of the Grand Master are for sale with proceeds going to Hope Lodge. Although Christmas gift giving is past, maybe this is a good way to use some of your money received, or plan to use these cookbooks for birthday gifts, or just to see what recipes the masons have contributed.

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Grand Master's Motorcycle Rides for Hope Lodge on July 12 Sioux City The festivities start the evening of July 11 with a dinner hosted by the Sioux City Scottish Rite at the Scottish Rite Center in Sioux City. This will be followed by a Master Mason Degree (Masons Only). The degree cast will consist of ride participants in biker garb, along with local brothers. The next morning, there will be breakfast served by by Tyrian Lodge at the Abu Bekr Shrine Center. Following breakfast the ride will proceed through the beautiful Loess Hills of western Iowa to Logan. Following the ride, lunch will be served in Logan by Chrysolite and Valley Lodges. Flyer to Print and release form.	Grand Master's Motorcycle Rides for Hope Lodge on July 19 Iowa City This ride will start with breakfast served by Iowa City Lodge. We will then proceed to the building site of Hope Lodge, where we will have an opportunity to tour the facilities nearing completion. Following the tour, we will proceed to Kinross, where lunch will be served by Farmers Lodge. The ride will then continue to Knoxville. Sprint car races are scheduled in Knoxville that evening, so you may wish to stay for the races. Flyer to Print and release form.
Grand Master Website Updates... Motorcycle Rides for Hope Lodge New Master Mason Forums Getting a New Mason-(or keeping an old one)	Grand Master's Eastern Iowa One Day Class will be held in Iowa City on August 23, 2008. Now is the time to identify those acquantances that should be approached about joining the Fraternity. You have the time now to get a petition, ballot taken, and one day application. Do wait too long if your lodge goes dark during the summer months.
Order Form for License Plate	New Links for Grand Lodge Information March 2008 Grand Lodge Bulletin Lodge Service Website Old Home Page
Hope Lodge Project Grand Master Donald E. Mosier has taken on Hope Lodge as a project. In addition to the contributions received from the mailing of his pin, he is requesting all lodges have an event that promotes Hope Lodge and makes a contribution to this worthwhile project. it is a Home away from home for certain cancer patients.	Cookbooks for Sale Cookbooks prepared by Carol Mosier, wife of the Grand Master are for sale with proceeds going to Hope Lodge. Although Christmas gift giving is past, maybe this is a good way to use some of your money received, or plan to use these cookbooks for birthday gifts, or just to see what recipes the masons have contributed.