Montgomery Lodge #258

Spagetti and Chili Lunch with dessert and Montgomery Lodge Chili Challenge

Montgomery Lodge #258 defends the Minnesota Grand Lodge “Chili Master”Award

Hosted by Montgomery Lodge #258 on February 20th, 2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the St. Paul Masonic Center for up to 7 competitors.

Proceeds from this lunch will go to the Montgomery Lodge Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to individuals in the Montgomery Lodge family who are furthering their education.

Adults $10, Children under 10 free.

Most Worshipful Grand Master Tom Jackson presents the “chili trophy” to our very own Sr. Steward Shawn Carrick at the January 15 oyster stew/chili dinner.

Grand Master Tom invited any lodge with in Minnesota to make their best chili, invite him to dinner, and if he deemed your efforts to be the “Best Chili in Minnesota Masonry” he would award the lodge with the first trophy.

Montgomery stepped up and SS Shawn made his own brand of chili and is seen here accepting the traveling trophy on behalf of Montgomery Lodge.

Let it be known that we are open to all challengers who have the courage to attempt and win the trophy
away from it’s first home.

Stated Meeting
Fellowcraft Degree
Dinner 6:00 PM

TABLE LODGE & DINNER

to honor our
MWGM Raymond Christensen

The last hurrah, or should we say HUZZAH!!!!!

Friday, March 28th at the St.Paul Masonic Center, 200 E. Plato Blvd.
Open to Masons, wives, lady friends & other friends

$20 per seat, 100 seats available, all proceeds go to the “Partners for Life” campaign

Social hour 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Dinner 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Choice of Pork Chop or Fish, dinner includes appetizers, salad, desert, etc.

Come join us for the 7 traditional toasts, HUZZAH!! Champagne or non-alcoholic beverage

Hosted by Montgomery, Macalester & Ancient Landmark lodges.

Last years evening was a huge success, Don’t miss this years evening

LODGE FISHING TRIPS

MAY 30 to June 2 AND SEPT 19-22

Lodge has decided to go on a couple fishing trips this year and if you’re interested, you have a chance to go too. There will be 2 options this year and we feel we have picked two great spots to bond, fish, relax and just get to know each other better. Both of the get-a-ways are $150.00 and includes your lodging and meals. Both are first come, first served.

May 30 to June 2: Check in after 3 PM May 30 and Check out by Noon , June 2. Option #1: WHITE EAGLE RESORT – Lake Vermilion. Cook MN. www.whiteeagleresort.com check it out. Cabin is the Timber Jay. Sleeps 10 with each person having their own bed. Meals include: Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Lunch Saturday, Steak fry Saturday night. Your payment of $150.00 is your reservation. It’s non-refundable unless your spot can be filled. This trip is limited to the first 10 to pay $150.00

September 19 to 22: Check in after Noon Sept. 19 and Check out by Noon, June 22 Option #2: Moosehorn Resort – Lake Kabetogama. Web moosehornresort.com check it out. Cabin sleeps 13 with each person having their own bed. Meals include: Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Lunch Saturday, Steak fry Saturday night. Your payment of $150.00 is your reservation. It’s non-refundable unless your spot can be filled.

Contact or send your payment to:

Kenneth White
1621 Independence Ave N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-545-0491 Home Phone

SW Mark Dreyer
735 York Ave
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-778-0843 Home Phone

Christmas Trees from Montgomery
(A summary of the project)

Well Christmas has come and gone, and W.B. Dave Hansen has made a final report on the outcome of our new program. We bought 255 trees, sold 86 on the lot, and another 130 wholesale for a total of 216 trees sold. We ended up with 39 trees unsold. 25 wreaths were purchased, and 12 were sold. Two of the unsold trees were donated to United Hospital for a fund raiser.

The gross profit from sale of the trees was $669.54. We lost $14.59 on the wreaths. These figures are the difference between sales receipts and the cost of the trees and wreaths. In addition, we paid $194 in gas expense to transport the trees and we invested $447 in signage and display racks. These are re-useable. Not too bad for a for time effort!

Now for the benefits. We had planned to donate $5 from the sale of each tree to the Johnson Youth Hockey program. They received a check for $430 from Montgomery, and we expect they will receive a matching grant from Minnesota Masonic Charities. We also donated $250 to the Johnson High School band, and expect that they will receive a matching grant from MMC, too. A petition for membership was received as a result of the program, and our tree source, Blue Ribbon Tree Farm, is planning to advertise in the Bulletin.

A lot of effort went into this program and many brothers deserve a huge “THANK YOU”. A particular vote of thanks goes to W.B. Dave Hansen who brought us the idea and stayed fully involved in making it happen. Thanks again Bro. Dave. It was a great adventure, as all of those involved can attest. It turned out very well. Nobody got hurt and our customers received the freshest trees in town. The lodge expects this program to continue next year and hopefully in the years beyond then. History of Christmas tree sales shows that sales increase each year. This was and is a great way to serve our community and is the essence of Masonry.

Our annual ladies night will be held on Thursday, October 18th. Dinner will be at 6:00 PM and a short memorial service will follow. Please call our Sr. Steward Eric, 651-793- 0189 with your reservation.

Reservations are not a must, but they are very helpful in the count.
Dinner information and details will be in the next bulletin.

The Annual Awards/Scholarship dinner is planned for Thursday, June 7 starting at 6:00 PM.

This is one of our finer attended evenings and we are once again requesting you call and make reservations. We would like a count so we know how many to cook for. Reservations are not a must, but they are very helpful.

Please contact your Senior Steward or Secretary:

SS Eric Bishop at 651-793-0189 or
Secretary, WB Ken White at 763-545-0491

help out if possible with the serving, bussing, and clean-up

email SW

March 3rd, Carmel Chapter O.E.S. is having a fundraiser for the “Partners for Life” program. Serving times will be from 9:00 AM until Noon. Tickets available at the Door