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

Masonic Schedule for June

(* Grand Master expects to be present)

JUNE:

4 – MADISON, WI – Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin (Personal)

* 4-6 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Annual Conclave, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Iowa. (Personal)

* 5 – NEWTON – Cornerstone Re-Laying Ceremony for the Jasper County Court House, 101 First Street N. Grand Lodge will open in Newton Lodge No. 59, 208 First Avenue West at 2:00 P.M. An important practice session will be held at 2:15 for all Grand Lodge Officers and local participants, with the Ceremony at 3:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 6 – SPRINGVILLE – 150^th Year Anniversary Rededication Ceremony at Springville Lodge No. 139, 306 Liberty Street, at 2:00 P.M. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 12-13 – AMES – Leadership Conference. (Personal)

14 – SPIRIT LAKE – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the new Dickinson County Court House, 1802 Hill Street. Grand Lodge will open at 2:00 P.M. in Wesley Hall, 1813 Hill Avenue. An important practice session will be held at 2:15 for all Grand Lodge Officers and local participants, with the Ceremony at 3:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

16 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Meeting of the directors of the Iowa Masonic Library and Museums Building Endowment Fund. (Personal)

* 19 – RED OAK – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the new Wilson Performing Arts Center, 300 Commerce Drive. Grand Lodge will open at 6:00 P.M. in Red Oak Lodge No. 162, 2700 North Fourth Street. An important practice session will be held at 6:15 for all Grand Lodge Officers and local participants, with the Ceremony at 7:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 20 – RUNNELLS – 125^thYear Anniversary Rededication Ceremony at Faithful Lodge No. 448, 211 Maple Street. Social hour is at 1:00 P.M. and Ceremony at 2:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 23 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Table Lodge of Instruction hosted by Kingston Lodge No. 676. (Personal)

* 25 – DAVENPORT – Informal Third Degree hosted by Brubaker Lodge No. 675, 511 East 65^th Street. First Section is at 5:30 P.M., supper at 6:30, and Second Section at 7:30. G.L.O. dark business suits. No plans for ladies.

26 – WILTON – Regional School, 405 Cedar Street, 9:00 A.M.

27 – BETTENDORF – Regional School, 2412 Grant Street, 8:00 A.M.

* 27 – AMES – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the new Social Security Administration Building, 2615 University Boulevard. Grand Lodge will open at 10:00 A.M. in Arcadia Lodge No. 249, 107 Alexander Avenue. An important practice session will be held at 10:15 for all Grand Lodge Officers and local participants, with the Ceremony at 11:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 27 – MARION – Reception for Grand Marshal Damian N. Hurmence hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge No. 112. The reception will be held at the Marion Masonic Temple, 684 Tenth Street. Social Hour is at 3:30 P.M., reception of Grand and Past Grand Lodge Officers at 4:30, and dinner at 5:30 with program to follow. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

Masonic Schedule for July

(* Grand Master expects to be present)

JULY

* 2 – DUBUQUE – Metropolitan Lodge No. 49 Stated Communication. (Personal)

* 4 – FOURTH OF JULY – Independence Day – Happy Birthday America

* 8 – CEDAR RAPIDS – Meeting of the Trustees of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. (Personal)

* 9-10 – BURLINGTON – Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa, F. & A.M. (Personal)

* 18 – PERRY – Annual visit to the Herman L. Rowley Memorial Masonic Home, 3000 East Willis. Brunch is at 9:30 A.M. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

18 – CORYDON – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the new Wayne County Law Enforcement Center, 207 North Lafayette Street. Grand Lodge will open at 2:00 P.M. in Corydon Lodge No. 91, 212½ South Franklin. An important practice session will be held at 2:15 for all Grand Lodge Officers and local participants, with the Ceremony at 3:00. G.L.O. dark business suits. Ladies are invited.

* 18 – KNOXVILLE – Grand Lodge Officers will be guests of Hartford Lodge No. 83 and Attica Lodge No. 502 for the Knoxville Race Night, 706 Marion Street. Supper is at 6:00 P.M. GLO casual dress. Ladies are invited.

22 – GRINNELL – Regional School, 928 Main Street, 9:00 A.M.

23 – ALBIA – Regional School, 15½ South Clinton Street, 9:00 A.M.

25 – AMES – Shrine Bowl

* 25 – AMANA – Informal Grand Lodge Third Degree hosted by Canopy Lodge No. 290 in an outdoor setting (Hiram-in-the-Hills) north of Amana (watch for signs on Highway 151). First Section of Third Degree is by local lodge members at 4:00 P.M. Dinner is at 5:00, followed by the Grand Lodge Officers conferring the Second Section of Third Degree. For reservations, contact with either Harry Dolder at 319-828-4312 or harrydolder@canopylodge190.org; or Doug Darrow at 319-828-4741 or darrow56@aol.com. G.L.O. blue shirts and tan slacks. No plans for ladies.

* 26 – AMANA – National Camping Travelers Rally. (Personal)

The Cedar Rapids Marriott Welcomes

The Grand Lodge of Iowa

SEPTEMBER 16-19, 2009

1200 Collins Rd NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Phone: (800)-396-2153

www.marriott.com/cidmc

Please ask for the “GRAND LODGE” room block

Call no later than August 28^th to receive the

special group discount.

ROOM RATE $89.00

plus applicable tax

Future Cornerstone Ceremonies,

Temple Dedications, and Rededications

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June 27, 2009 – Ames – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for new Social Security Administration Building

July 18, 2009 – Corydon – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for new Law Enforcement Center

August 8, 2009 – Eldora – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at new Redemption Center owned by Montague Lodge No. 117

August 23, 2009 – Tiffin – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for new Clear Creek Amana High School

August 29, 2009 – Sioux City – Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at new Mid American Transportation & Aviation Center