1st eastern disrict upcoming events

Brethern:

 

3/3/09        Grand Lodge Officers presentation            Illinois Lodge #263 @ 7:00 P.M.

                            This is to include the Second Eastern District also.

 

3/10/09    Three 1st Degrees                                           Illinois Lodge # 263 @ 6:00 P.M.

 

3/24/09    Will receive the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Daniel C. Yandel

                                                                                         at  Illinois Lodge # 263 @ 7:00 P.M.

                This event must be attended by all Lodges in the First Eastern District

                The Second Eastern District members are welcome.

 

3/31/09  Three 2nd Degrees                                        Illinois Lodge # 263 @ 6:00 P.M.

 

4/7/09    Three 3rd Degrees                                         Illinois Lodge # 263 @ 6:00 P.M.

 

4/14/09  Grand Lodge School of Instruction             Illinois Lodge # 263 @ 7:00 P.M.

                            This school must be attended by all Lodges in the First Eastern District

 

4/21/09  Three 2nd Degrees                                        Illinois Lodge # 263 @ 6:00 P.M.

 

4/28/09  Receiving the RWSGW, Terry Seward        Illinois Lodge # 263 @ 7:00 P.M.

 

Fraternally,

 

William R. Fuller, Sr. DDGM 1E

[Fwd: Mason Day-American Passion Play]

Sir: Would you please pass this on.

Last year the American Passion play in Bloomington IL . offered a one day special to all Masonic bodies, the cast and crew would once again like to offer a special rate for the performance on March 22nd 2009. With a current dues card in hand tickets at the door will be reduced to $15.00 and dinner will be $10.00.

Any questions contact C Walden Crouch or Tina Fowler at the Passion Play office (309) 829-3903 Toll Free: (800) 354-9640

www.americanpassionplay.org

Thanks
Bill Tanner
Home 309-828-6755
Cell 309-826-8323

Monthly Breakfast Changes -- Old Crew retires

After about 20 years of fixing Lodge Breakfasts, the faithful crew of Perry Camp, Ivan, Dennis, and Jimmy Rickey have decided to "retire". A new committee has been formed and after skipping March will do a breakfast April 26th and return to the second Sunday schedule in May.

The menu and serving will also change --

• There will be fewer choices - to be announced later but will include popular breakfast items
  
• We will no longer "cook to order" - you will serve yourself buffet style
• There will be a fixed price of $6 for adults - pays for all you can eat

This is still a popular Lodge event -- come out and support us!

Annual Spaghetti Supper Date Set (March 14)

The Alta Lodge Annual spaghetti fundraiser supper will be held March 14 at the lodge hall.

• Serving will be from 5 p[m till 7 pm
• Price - $6 for adults, $3 children
• Public is welcome
• Desserts fom the ladies are always appreciated -- help from the men that afternoon is needed as well.

Richard Childress, Junior Warden

Orrill Surgery Report READ COMMENTS!!

Wanda and I were there for the surgery - he went in at 4:15 pm and got out about 11:30 pm. He had a bypass then surgery to repair the aneurysm. According to the surgeon:
-- everything went well and according to plan but he is not 'out of the woods' yet
-- he has a serious infection that has weakened the blood vessels
-- he couldn't repair everything but took care of the main damage
-- another part of the aortic artery could still 'blow' later
-- the infection is still being treated with antibiotics and will be for some time
-- he is in a drug induced sleep and will be for 48-72 hours
The surgeon wants everyone to focus on the positive -- other patients that have had this surgery died on the table. Bob has a chance at least of returning to a normal life.

Dick Bean, Secretary

Bob Orriill

Bob has been in St Francis with GI problems since last Thursday; that condition is improved, but as of this morning he has been moved to ICU room 4014 with a circulatory problem We all need to support Bob and Pam in their hour of need.

Dick Bean

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Deaths

• Past Master Wilbur Tarr recently passed away.
• WM Casali's sister Nina Cato passed away last week.
• Bro. David Chinn's Masonic Service was Monday, Feb 16 -- see separate blog entry
  
• Verna Rickey, wife of PM Ivan Rickey and mother of PM's Dennis and Jimmy Rickey passed away Saturday - services are Tuesday Feb 17
  
• Byron "Dan" Oesvch, of Pekin, son-in-law of PM Jim Scott passed away. Dan was an active Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner -- services in Pekin are pending
  

Sickness and Distress

When it rains it pours....

Betty, our WM Les Casali's wife, has been recovering from a broken hip so Les has been spending quit a bit of time with her in the nursing home.

Last week, Les had to deal with the death of his sister, Nina Cato of Peoria

This week Les is dealing with health issues of his own. Please include Les and his family in your prayers and let's all pitch in and pick up the load where we can.

Building News

We had a serious water leak in the men's room last month. It caused some water damage in the basement but an insurance claim will pay for the damages (warped doors, etc.). Come to Lodge and see how you can help!

Both electric chair lifts (landing to upstairs and landing to basement) are installed and in uses.

A new cement ramp has been poured from the front sidewalk to the front door, eliminating the step up at the door. Your Secretary and Chaplain appreciate it very much!

FW: Masonic Services Notice

Forward/Reply by: WB Richard D. Bean

Secretary, Alta Lodge #748 AF&AM, Peoria, Illinois

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From: Lodge [mailto:alta748@alta748.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7:08 PM

Subject: Masonic Services Notice

Just added to the calendar….

Monday, February 16, 2009
1:45p-2:15p
Alta 748 - Masonic Funeral
David Chinn, 84, 49 yr member (Wilton's,Peoria)
Pallbearers needed; regular service and burial at Swan Lake Cemetery follows

WB Richard D. Bean

Secretary, Alta Lodge #748 AF&AM, Peoria, Illinois

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WB Richard D. Bean

Secretary, Alta Lodge #748 AF&AM, Peoria, Illinois

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