Thursday, May 29, 2025
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GRAND LODGE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Grand Lodge of Oklahoma - Wardens Retreat
Your Grand Lodge Officers will be hosting a series of Wardens Retreats
in the coming months. Sessions are planned for the Akdar Shrine Center
in Tulsa on August 16th, the India Shrine Center in Oklahoma City on
September 27th and at Cordell Masonic Lodge No. 127 in Cordell on
October 18th. This program is open to anyone who is interested in lodge
operations or may want to get into the line of his lodge at some time
in the future. However, the course content will be focused on lodge
operations for sitting Lodge officers, especially Wardens, Treasurers
and Secretaries. Your Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior
Grand Warden, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer will
each be presenting material at these events. Details will be
forthcoming in the near future. In the meantime, put these dates on
your calendar. These sessions will be something you do not want to miss.
http://www.gloklahoma.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-MW-Grand-Lodge-of-Oklahoma/118340938185233
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FUNERALS

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:30 AM ---> REPRINT
McAlester Scottish Rite - Sickness and Distress
It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst the soul of our
brother, Albert L. Barnett, KCCH on May 17, 2025. Brother Barnett has
been faithful and devoted member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of
America, Orient of Oklahoma, Valley of McAlester since March 20, 1999.
He received his Knights Commander Court of Honour December 11, 2005.
Brother Barnett has earned the love and esteem of his Masonic Brethren
everywhere: Therefore, be it resolved, that the Executive Committee of
the Valley of McAlester expresses wholehearted sympathy to the family
of our departed brother, and be it further resolved, that we will keep
Brother Barnett in our memories. May he rest in eternal peace. Funeral
services for Brother Al is Saturday May 31 at Bishop Funeral Service at
1030 A.M. Burial will be at Ulan Cemetery in the Ulan community.
http://www.mcalesterscottishrite.org
https://www.facebook.com/mcalester.rite?fref=ts
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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, May 31, 2025 9:00 AM - Stilwell
Flint Lodge #11 - District 25 School of Instruction
All Master Mason are welcome and invited.
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Monday, June 9, 2025 6:00 PM - Oklahoma City ---> REPRINT
Oklahoma City Lodge #36 - Master Mason 2nd and 3rd explanatory lectures
Monday June 9th OKC #36 will be presenting the Master Mason 2nd and 3rd
explanatory lectures, Given by Worshipful Brothers Dan Pryor and Jason
Elsasser. This is open to all Master Mason's....a wonderful opportunity
for all chance to advance candidates to be given the explanatory
Lectures. We usually gather around 3pm for fellowship and cigars on
the patio followed by dinner at 6pm then the Lectures. Oklahoma City
Lodge #36, 2935 West Britton Road, 1/2 mile East of the Hefner Parkway
Britton Road Exit.
http://okclodge36.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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Saturday, May 31, 2025 6:30 AM - Chandler ---> REPRINT
Chandler Lodge #58 - Breakfast
We charge just $6.00 for all you can eat. We serve biscuits and gravy,
pancakes, scrabbled eggs and scrambled eggs with onions and peppers,
sausage and we always have coffee, milk, orange juice, and water.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Jenks ---> REPRINT
Jenks Lodge #497 - Breakfast
The menu will be Pancakes, eggs. Bacon, biscuits and gravy. No cost
but Donations will be gladly accepted for breakfast.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM - Oklahoma City ---> REPRINT
Myrtle Lodge #145 - Breakfast
Please come enjoy the best breakfast in all of Masonry and help some
great kids while you are at it. On the last Saturday of each month,
Myrtle works to help a different children’s organization to raise some
much needed funds for their program. For just $8, you can fill up on
eggs made to order (as long as that order is scrambled), bacon,
sausage, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, waffles, hash browns, fruit,
coffee, and juice. We serve from 7:30 to 9:30 AM.
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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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Friday, June 13, 2025 6:00 PM ---> REPRINT
India Shrine - Charity Smokes Cigar & Steak Dinner
This years Charity Smokes Cigar & Steak Dinner is scheduled for June
13th. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Table of 8 is $1,000 or $125 a seat.
Includes Cigars, a fabulous Steak Dinner and Adult beverages. Proceeds
are split between the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport and the Guthrie
Temple Improvement Fund. Both excellent Charities. To reserve your
table or seat call the India Shrine Temple at 405-947-3311 no later
than June 6th. There will no tickets sold at the door. This is by
advance reservation only.
http://www.indiashrine.org
https://www.facebook.com/india.shriners?fref=ts
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MASONIC TRIVIA

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On this date May 29:
In 1947, Brother William Brockmeier conducted 5,586 Masonic funeral
services. On this date, he attended his last - his own.
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Does your Lodge or Masonic organization have a Website or use Facebook?

If so, send me the name of the lodge and the link. I will put it in

the system, then anytime an email goes out about your Lodge, it will

show the link as well. Plus the link will show up on the OkMasonMail

calendar along with the event.

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