Sunday, May 25, 2025
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Note from the Staff of OKMasonMail

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Does anyone know any of the following Brethren? The email address that I have for them in the system is apparently bad. If you know them, would you please contact them for me? Ask them to please email me a working email address. Thanks

TAYLOR, STEVEN - Durant Lodge #45
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GRAND LODGE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Saturday, June 28, 2025 ---> REPRINT
MasonicCon
Speakers include Billy Hamilton, Randy Sanders, Robert WIlliam
Marshall, Jason R. Smith, and Kenny Sivard. Register by clicking the
link below
https://forms.gle/stmGBxqLgHeTyYJk7
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Saturday, August 23, 2025 ---> REPRINT
Grand Lodge of Oklahoma - 2025 Middle Chamber Program
Crafted for Brothers searching for a deeper, more esoteric understanding and interpretation of our ritual, symbols and allegories. Each session ' facilitated by 'well-informed' Brethren ' utilizes a mixture of lecture, open discussion, self-study, and contemplative exercises to investigate the Mysteries of our Order.

This education program offers Oklahoma Masons an opportunity to explore the rich symbols and allegories of our Craft. Improve yourself as Men and Masons. Instructors are experienced Masons specially trained to assist each Brother as he examines the Masonic rituals, himself and his relationship with Deity. Four Sessions are offered and are progressive in nature ' that is, you must have completed each of the previous sessions in order to continue to the next session.

TWO LOCATIONS

DURANT MASONIC LODGE NO. 45
3911 W. University Boulevard
Durant, Oklahoma 74701

Introduction/Registration (first-time and repeat participants) May 2, 2025 @ 6:30 PM

EA' Presentation: June 7 @ 10:00 am ' 4:00 pm *

FC' Presentation: July 12 @ 10:00 am ' 4:00 pm

MM' Presentation: August 2 @ 10:00 am ' 4:00 pm *

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LAWTON MASONIC LODGE NO. 183
2001 NW Lincoln Avenue
Lawton, Oklahoma 73507

Introduction/Registration (first-time and repeat Attendees): May 19 @ 6:00 pm

EA' Presentation: June 14 @ 9:00 am ' 3:00 pm *

FC' Presentation: July 19 @ 9:00 am ' 3:00 pm *

MM' Presentation: August 23 @ 9:00 am ' 3:00 pm *

*Afternoon ending times can vary

First-time or Repeat Attendees may register in person at either of the Introduction/Registration dates listed above. Or, registration for first-time (only) Attendees may be done on line at:

https://www.gloklahoma.com/2025-middle-chamber-registration-first-time-attendee/

First-Time Attendees
$150 + Credit Card Fee
Includes 4 Books

Repeat Attendees
$50 + Credit Card Fee

QUESTIONS' (405) 282-3212
http://www.gloklahoma.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-MW-Grand-Lodge-of-Oklahoma/118340938185233
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DEGREE WORK

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 8:30 AM - Oklahoma City ---> REPRINT
Oklahoma City Lodge #36 - Chance to Advance/Perpetual Path
We will host the 'Chance to Advance/Perpetual Path' degrees beginning
at 8:30 AM. The Trestle Board has been set and submitted to the Grand
Lecturer but we can make minor changes subject to availability.
Candidates are limited to 10 but we are campaigning for more.
Remember, Candidate registrations should be submitted to Grand Lodge at
least 10 days in advance and should be accompanied by 2 of your
Members. We have 5 Candidates already. There should be coffee and
maybe some donuts for the early nourishment. Lunch will be provided
for @$10.00 each. It is important for us to attend these degrees in
support new Members. Oklahoma City Lodge #36, 2935 West Britton Road,
1/2 East of the Hefner Parkway Britton Road Exit.
http://okclodge36.com/
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EDUCATION

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Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Shawnee ---> REPRINT
Composite Lodge #107 - Grand Pillars Regional School of Instruction
Mark your calendar for Summer School. For those of you needing to make
up some past work, or if you want to get some extra credit, mark your
calendar for the Grand Pillars Regional School of Instruction at
Composite Lodge #107 in Shawnee to be held on June 14th. For details
contact the Grand Lecturer, babbcave@gmail.com
http://shawneefreemasons.com/
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FUNDRAISER

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Clinton ---> REPRINT
Clinton Lodge #339 - Travis Family Benefit Event - DATE CHANGE
NEW DATE - MAY 31ST
Boss and Bling Range
10965 N 2290 Rd, Clinton, OK

Join your Brothers for a day of fellowship and charitable support. The drawing for our fundraising raffle will take place during this special event. Activities include:

' Pistol Challenge Competition
- NRA B-16 Target at 15 yards
- 10-shot course of fire
- $20 entry fee
- Winner receives 50% of entry fees, remaining 50% benefits Travis family

' Special Range Challenges
- AR Platform Stage ($25 per magazine)
- Precision Rifle Stage ($15 for 10 shots)
- 50 Caliber Experience ($10 per shot)

Food will be provided. This event is open to the public, offering an excellent opportunity to showcase our fraternal commitment to community support.

Raffle tickets remain available through the event date:
$20 each or 3 for $50
Contact Brother Cadence Richeson at 580-309-4872

The grand prize package includes a custom-engraved Citadel Boss-25 shotgun with case of shells, $300+ in meat gift cards, and a one-year range membership valued at $300.

All proceeds benefit the Travis family.
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Friday, June 6, 2025 8:00 AM ---> REPRINT
Akdar Shrine - Sporting Clays Tournament
Register now for the 2nd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament. Four person
teams are just $600. Trophies for 1st-3rd. Masonic Lodge Award. 12ga
& 20ga shells and clays provided. Click on the link below for full
details.
http://okmasonmail.org/AKDARSHOOTING.pdf
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Saturday, June 28, 2025 4:00 PM ---> REPRINT
Bartlesville York Rite fish fry
Bartlesville York Rite will be having its first annual fish fry on June
28th, 2025. 4-8pm at 610 NE Washington blvd. Bartlesville, ok 74006.
Tickets bought in advance will be $10/person. And in person for
$15/person. We are also raffling off a Henry golden boy .22 rifle. You
can also visit our Bartlesville York rite facebook page for more
details. Click on the link below to buy raffle tickets
http://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gun-raffle-2
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MASONIC TRIVIA

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On this date May 25:
In 1912, Frank S. Land, Founder of DeMolay, Ivanhoe Lodge 446, Kansas
City, MO, was initiated this date
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MASONIC KNOWLEDGE CONTEST

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Last Week's Contest

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The first person to answer was:

JOSH PROCK of Sand Springs Lodge #475

Others who answered correctly were:

STEPHEN GRAGG of Hartshorne-Haileyville Lodge #122

Ron Shoaf of Broken Arrow Lodge #243

Kip Beisly of Sand Springs Lodge #475

DYLAN PAYNE of Collinsville Lodge #165

Carlos Bollman of Midwest City Lodge #532

JOHNNIE TRIVETTE of Siloam Lodge #276

KEN FRY of Sand Springs Lodge #475

Last Week's Question

In the Symbolist school of thought are those Brethren who sought the
origin & authors of Masonic ritual by combining works of well-known
writers to find examples of “Masonic Language”. Alfred Dredd was one
and his most outlandish example was of what famous person?

Answer to Last Week's Question

William Shakespeare
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This Week's Contest - If you know the answer, email me the answer back and put the word ANSWER in the Subject line of the Email. I will print the name of the first person to answer correctly in with the following week's quiz.

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Initiated in May 1911 in the Royal Alpha Lodge No. 16 in the presence
of the Grand Master, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught. Who is he?
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Most Questions Answered By:

JOHNNIE TRIVETTE of Siloam Lodge #276 with 17 Correct Answers

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The Quickest Correct Responses by:

JAMES BOWKER of Ponca Lodge #83 with 9 First Responses

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