St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1

Moonlight Lodge Photo Gallery

Tanner Hobin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:55:19 +0000

Thank you to all that attended the Moonlight Lodge of Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Moonlight Lodge of St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1

Tanner Hobin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:29:12 +0000

You and Your Lodge are invited to attend the Moonlight Lodge of Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Bellefontaine Cemetery starting at 4:30pm.

A unique and memorable outdoor event for the gathering of all the Lodges of District 27, and all other Freemasons. The Lodge will be held on the first degree of Freemasonry to allow all of our brethren
the ability to attend and participate.

Please email moonlight@stlmasons.org with the name of Brothers attending so we may accomodate all.

Download the invitation here: Moonlight Lodge Invitation

September 15th 2011 Trestleboard

Tanner Hobin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:30:38 +0000

Message from the East

Regular Communication on September 15th, 2011

As announced at the communication of September 1st, the communication of September 15th will begin at 7pm, with dinner to begin at 6pm. We are going to open on the First Degree, conduct brief business, confer the First Degree to Daniel Feldman, move to the Second Degree, confer the Second Degree to James Naumann, and then move to close. It will be a busy night but we will have Juan White and Miguel White in attendance to assist with the degree work; and our very own Curt Perkins to deliver the First Degree obligation and charge. I would encourage everyone to come to witness Curt's outstanding work in this degree.

Special Communication to be called on September 30th, 2011

This communication is being called for the purpose of bestowing the first degree for two candidates. While we usually attempt to meet earlier in the week, this particular week has Grand Lodge and Rosh Hashanah; plus the availability of the candidates, Temple, and degree teams really works out for this date. The need for this special communication is supported by the steady growth of the Lodge. We currently have seven individuals at various points of their journey in Freemasonry, and this special communication will help to move two of these men forward in becoming Brothers in our Lodge. Here is the breakdown as of the writing of this Trestleboard:

Petitions submitted in due form, received, and under investigation: 4
Petitions balloted and accepted, with candidates in waiting: 2
Brothers awaiting 2nd Degree: 1
Brothers awaiting 3rd Degree: 0
Total Outstanding: 7

Some Notes from the September 1st Communication

As promised, our regular meeting of September 1st was anything but regular. WB Robert Wheeler presented an outstanding presentation on the Golden Trowel of Missouri Lodge #1, accompanied by the Golden Trowel and the minutes of the meeting from our centennial celebration in 1916. Afterward, the Golden Trowel and its fitted case were available for all to examine during cake and coffee. This was the first in our education series, with the following events planned for the rest of 2011:

October - RWB Linton Kneemiller, the meaning of being invited to the East, and the proper use of the invitation.
November - Robert Meinert, Senior Steward, the Sons of the American Revolution and Masonry.
December - Bill Parr, Junior Warden, the meaning of the Holy Saints John and the Feasts of Saint John.

Special Event – Moonlight Lodge

Invitations have been sent to all of the Lodges of District 27 to notify them of this event on October 8th.

Special Event – Feast of St. John the Evangelist

We will hold the Feast of St John on December 27th as a holiday party for this year, and we invited Beacon Lodge #3 to participate. At one time this was a huge Masonic event and it will be open to Brethren and their guests at a nominal cost. We are attempting to research some traditional foods and celebrations for the event.

Special Event – Feast of St John the Baptist

To celebrate the end of the Masonic year, we will hold a meeting to coincide with the Feast of St John the Baptist, on June 23rd, and with proper approval, we will hold the event as a "Table Lodge". The concept of this event was brought forth by our Junior Warden, Bill Parr, and it could prove to be as interesting as our opening event of the Moonlight Lodge.

Official Visit on November 3rd, 2011

Our future DDG, Jeff Parrotte, has accepted our invitation for his official visit on November 3rd. We will be very glad to have him in attendance at which time he will be received and afforded the opportunity to present the Grand Masters message.

Thank you very much for all of your support,

September 2011 Trestleboard

Tanner Hobin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:48:05 +0000

Message from the East

Regular Communication on September 1st 2011

Our regular meeting of September 1st should be looked at as anything but a regular meeting. This is the first meeting of the new Masonic year, and this being the first meeting in September, we will be having Masonic Education. For this first meeting of the year, WB Robert Wheeler will be giving us a presentation on the Meaning of the Masonic Trowel, and the history of the Golden Trowel in our Lodge. The Golden Trowel is going to be retrieved from the safety deposit box and will be present for all to see. In addition, we will have desert following the meeting at which time everyone will have an opportunity to handle the Golden Trowel. Other business for this meeting will include reading of petitions, balloting as required, and preparation for the annual meeting of Grand Lodge at the end of September. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm with Lodge to follow at 7:30pm. The dinner menu will be lasagna with garlic bread and salad; followed by cheese cake after the meeting.

1621 Project

In the year 2016, our Lodge will be 200 years old; and in the year 2021 the Grand Lodge of Missouri will be 200 years old. In recognition and anticipation of these two events, we have developed the 1621 Project in order to prepare our Lodge for the beginning of the next 200 years. Sub committees have developed within this project, which include:

Moonlight Lodge - for the October 8th Special Event
Mentor Program - to assign past masters to line officers
Venue Committee - to review our pending move with Rose Hill Temple
Economic Program - to review our fiscal objectives through 2016

If any Brother would like to participate in the 1621 Project, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Masonic Education – first meeting of every month

Below are listed the months through the end of the calendar year with the scheduled presenter and topic:

September - WB Robert Wheeler, the meaning of the Masonic Trowel, and the history of the Golden Trowel of our Lodge.
October - RMB Linton Kneemiller, the meaning of being invited to the East, and the proper use of the invitation.
November - Robert Meinert, Senior Stewart, the Sons of the American Revolution and Masonry.
December - Bill Parr, Junior Warden, the meaning of the Holy Saints John and the Feasts of Saint John.

Special Event – Moonlight Lodge

Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1 has been approved by the Grand Master to perform a special communication as a Moonlight Lodge on Saturday, October 8th. The event will be held at Bellefontaine Cemetery with a 5pm scavenger hunt, followed by a light dinner, and the Moonlight Lodge, beginning at 6:34pm. This event was specifically created by our Lodge to bring together all of the Lodges in District 27, as our guests in a common venue. Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1 will open and stand open on the First Degree so that all of our Brothers will be able to attend.

Special Event – Feast of St. John the Evangelist

Special Event – Feast of St John the Baptist

Thank you very much for all of your support,

August 2011 Trestleboard

Tanner Hobin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:22:27 +0000

You can download the pdf version of the August 2011 Trestlboard here.

August 2011 Trestleboard

July 2011 Trestlboard

Tanner Hobin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:53:40 +0000

You can download the pdf version of the July 2011 Trestlboard here.

July 2011 Trestleboard

Welcome Jeremy McGowen & Nick Estell

Tanner Hobin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:45:05 +0000

Please welcome two of our newest brothers, Jeremy McGowen and Nick Estell. Raised to the degree of Entered Apprentice on Thursday, April 7th, 2011.

August 2010 Trestleboard

Tanner Hobin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:50:18 +0000

The August 2010 Trestleboard is now available for download. The 2010-2011 Lodge Schedule has also been updated.

Click to download: August 2010 Trestleboard

Grand Masters Brunch 2010

Tanner Hobin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:56:20 +0000

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2009 Lodge Holiday Party

Tanner Hobin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:34:35 +0000

This year's Lodge holiday party will again be held at The Big Muddy Food and Spirits restaurant in St. Charles on Saturday, December the 12th starting at 6:30.

The Big Muddy Food and Spirits restaurant is located in New Town St. Charles. (click to view map)

Special Communication – December 1, 2009

Tanner Hobin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:25:42 +0000

We will be meeting for a special communication on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Dinner will begin at 6:00pm.

CNN’s Inside the Freemasons

Tanner Hobin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:17 +0000

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October 2009 Trestleboard

Tanner Hobin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:39 +0000

St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1 A.F. & A.M Trestleboard: Click to Download (PDF)

Author Christopher Hodapp on the Dan Brown Effect: Freemasonry & The Lost Symbol

Tanner Hobin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:54:49 +0000

Missouri Lodge of Research 2009 Annual Meeting Breakfast
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St. Louis Freemasons Connection to Meriwether Lewis

Tanner Hobin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:27:51 +0000

Although the first Missouri Lodge was not founded till 1808, the history of the St. Louis Freemasons actually goes all the way back to Albemarle County, Virginia, in 1796, when Lt. Meriwether Lewis was recommended to become a member of the local Lodge there.

This October is the 200th anniversary of the death of Lewis, and his passing will finally be commemorated in the first national memorial service for him. Lewis' part in the famous Corps of Discovery may even have been a result of his Masonic connection. When the first St. Louis Masonic Lodge, Lodge 111, was chartered in 1808, Lewis was its first Master. He is also credited with the induction of William Clark, his partner in the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Clark himself later helped found Missouri Lodge 12.

Although the circumstances of Lewis' death at age 35 remain shrouded in mystery, it is known that he had his Masonic apron in his pocket at the time of his death. As Lewis' death is commemorated this October in Tennessee (his grave is located in the Natchez Trace Parkway), St. Louis Freemasons may wish to recall the part he played in Missouri Lodge history.

50 Year Presentation – Alvin Sievers

Tanner Hobin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:21:16 +0000

Wor. Bro. Alvin Martin Sievers was presented with his 50 year pin on the evening of July 16, 2009.

Grand Masters Brunch 2009

Tanner Hobin — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:40:53 +0000

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Welcome New Member Jerald Sander

Tanner Hobin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:00:34 +0000

Welcome to our newest member Jerald Sander initiated 2 April 2009.

Family Night – March 19, 2009

Tanner Hobin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:34:07 +0000

St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1 will be hosting a Family Night this coming Thursday. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm, and a personal financial lecture will follow by Wor. Bro. Gary Krawer.

Special Communication – January 29, 2009

Tanner Hobin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:55:26 +0000

It is the Order of the Worshipful Master that St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1 meet for a Special Communication on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at 7:00 PM. All resident members of St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1 are invited to attend.

The nature of the business to be conducted at the Special Communication is as follows:

Reading of New Petition(s)
Revisiting and possible amendment of Passed Vote regarding the location of Trivia Night to be held in April, 2009.

This short meeting will be immediately followed by rehearsal for the February Official Visit.