Old Headlines 2010

Annual Sunday Brunch

On May Second St. John's Lodge held its annual Sunday Brunch for the membership, our widows, everyone's families, and other special guests of the Lodge. This was held at Ivar's Salmon House on Union Bay as it has been for the past several years.

The Salmon House opened to the Lodge early as a special event and the breakfast began at 8:30 AM. Everyone had plenty of excellent food to eat and no one went away hungry. Two hours were allotted to this and by 10:30 most of our membership had left to go to their Church or home.

Pictures of this event are seen on our photo slideshow page.

Committees For This Year

Our Scholarship Committee is headed by WB Paul Winter and he found several members to help with this effort this year.   They have awarded scholarships to many of the applying students and these young men and women will be honored at the June Stated Communication.

The 150th Year Committee has already met a few times and the celebration plans are well on the way toward the finish line.

WB Joseph Lund has delivered the $6,000.00 check to Bailey Gatzert Elementary School to set up an Accelerated Reader program.   There are again three active schools that your Lodge is supporting in this.    There is a need for more Brethren to help out on this Committee.

WB Hans Wehl has a Store full of goodies for the Brothers to buy.   These are useful items, from coffee mugs to jackets, and all of them advertise your commitement to Freemasonry and to St. John's Lodge No. 9.    If you don't see what you want, let him know what you would like to have.   Hans is willing to go get just about any item that we would want that is within the budget.   He is presently involved in getting an updated presence on this website. Stay tuned for a complete store listing and possibly a method to purchase items on line.

If you are interested in Committee work speak to the Worshipful Master and he will point you to the proper Committee Chairman. There is a Committee for just about any type of interest you may have in charitable or Lodge work and there is always room for more of our Brethren on them.

Sign Hanging Party

On March 28th Worshipful Master Al Jorgensen took the opportunity to hold a picnic and hang a sign on shelter No. 58 at the Masonic Park at Granite Falls. Intermittent rain dominated the weather, but that didn’t stop everyone from having a wonderful time. VWBro. Chuck Brockway brought the smallest bar-b-que ever seen, but it worked beautifully to cook hot dogs for everyone present. Salads were plentiful and there was plenty of pop and other libations.

The Masonic Park Board elected to commemorate the help we have given over the years by dedicating Shelter 58 "In Appreciation of St. John's Lodge No. 9." Worshipful Brother Fred Turner, the Park Manager, presented the sign to WBro. Charles Tupper who was attending Damascus Lodge (Granite Falls). MWBro. Al Jorgensen opted to hold a picnic and have a small work party attach the sign to the shelter. This took one Mason, the Park Manager who seemed to be the only one who could handle a drill adequately to do the job, and five others to hold the ladder, shout instructions, and offer moral support. Another 20 or so stood around asking “how many Masons does it take to . . .”

It was a fun time for all and we look forward to our next excuse to have a party.

St. John's Lodge No. 9 helped two families with Thanksgiving dinner fixings and with food to last most of the next month. One of these families was found to be almost bereft of the rudiments of civilization.

This family did not even have beds for the mom and daughter to sleep on. They were missing a set of silverware, dishes, and even a set of cooking pots and pans. The bedrooms and other rooms in this two bedroom HUD subsidy apartment were virtually bare and they had a hand-me-down very old television set on the floor because there was no stand or table to put it on. A very sad situation indeed.

The brethren of the Lodge stepped up to the plate and are presently helping to get this family supplied with that they need.

The mother and daughter have been living in the same apartment for the past two and a half years but have never had enough money to do anything other than buy a little food and pay the house bills. Read the full story, and find out how you can help, on our Thanksgiving Help page.

St. John's Lodge No. 9's 150 Installation of Officers

On Saturday, December 12, at 10 AM Most Worshipful Brother Gale H. Kenney, Grand Master of Masons in Washingto installed Most Worshipful Brother Alvin Jorgensen as Master of the Lodge. Right Worshipful G. Santy Lascano, Deputy Grand Master installed the rest of the officers into their respective stations and places.

These fine officers will lead the Lodge into bright future.
We have every confidence in these Brothers to navigate the unknown waters of the future which are before us.

To see the Installation pictures, Click here.

Operation Kid Smile 2009

Eleven Brothers of St. John's and five of their ladies made the Holidays extra special for families of the 555th Combat Engineer Brigade (Triple Nickel) at Fort Lewis last month. Toys, food, clothing, and other essentials were distributed to those who were fortunate enough to receive a visit from St. Nicholas.
In addition to the $1,500 supplied by the Lodge, another $1,400+ was contributed in cash, clothing and toys by member families of St. John's. WBro. Hans Wehl donned his red suit again and entertained the children and distributed gifts. This marks the 7th year that Santa has visited families of Fort Lewis via the St. John's sleigh!

Christmas Help in Seattle

St. John's Lodge No. 9 helped two families with Christmas presents and food. These were the same families that we helped at Thanksgiving and our help has really made a difference in their lives.
The members of St. John's shopped, wrapped, and delivered Christmas presents, clothing, and even paid the overdue utility bill for one family while giving the other furniture, clothing, and other presents.

This year we know we have really helped these families to survive a very tough situation and those who helped can be proud of their work and that of St. John's Lodge No. 9.

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