Peninsular Chapter Stated meeting and School of Instruction
233 E Fulton, Grand Rapids Mich.
Pathways Christmas Program and Grand Family Meeting
Pathways Masonic Home, 1200 Wright Ave., Alma, MI 48801
Program – 10:00 a.m., Doig Chapel; Grand Family Meeting following downstairs; Lunch – Noon
Reservations with remittance of $15.00 payable to Grand Chapter and sent to:
Tammy Dankenbring
1145 E. River Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-8759
Deadline: November 27, 2024
Dress: Holiday/Sunday Best
Rainbow/OES Christmas Party
“Up on the Rooftop” Rainbow Girls Grand Christmas Party”
Howell Masonic Lodge, 401 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843
PLEASE NO EARLY ARRIVALS DUE TO THE LODGE BEING IN USE PRIOR TO PARTY
12-4 p.m., Bring an ornament for an ornament exchange; Feel free to bring games
Reservations with remittance of $10.00 payable and sent to:
Susan Baumgartner (517) 404-6511
5210 Bradley Rd. susanbaumgartner@ymail.com
Gregory, MI 48137
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Dress: Holiday/Sunday Best
Wayne County Vesper Service
Wayne County Vesper Service
Livonia Masonic Lodge, 27705 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia 48152
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow
Reservations not required
Iron Mountain Stated and School of Instruction
Times listed are CENTRAL time zone, not Eastern Standard
Grand Officer GOEX practice
Ypsilanti Masonic Lodge, 5752 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Lunch 12:00 p.m. (Soup & Sandwiches $15.00); Practice 1:00 p.m.
See 1/11 for reservation information
Decker-Brock GOEX
Ypsilanti Masonic Lodge, 5752 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Lunch 12:00 p.m. (Potato and Salad Bar $15.00); GOEX 2:00 p.m.
Reservation with remittance payable to Ypsilanti Chapter #119 and sent to:
Mary Grace Gordon
7881 Ramblewood St.
Ypsilanti, MI 49187
Deadline: January 4, 2025
Michigander Club Annual Meeting
Metamora Lions Club Pavillion, 3790 N. Oak St., Metamora, MI 48455
Registration 10:30 a.m.; Lunch 12:00 p.m.; Meeting to follow
Reservations with remittance of $25.00 payable to Michigander Club and sent to:
Tammy Kinloch
2237 Lauderdale St.
Flint, MI 48532
Deadline: January 9, 2025
Dress: OES Casual
WGM Day Wayne County
Ypsilanti Masonic Lodge, 5752 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Registration 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Meeting 11:00 a.m.; Entertainment 1:00 p.m.; Lunch 1:30 p.m.
Reservation with remittance of $20.00 payable to Wayne County Association and sent to:
Lisa Peck (313) 617-3359
9885 Fox Ave. lpeck709@yahoo.com
Allen Park, MI 48101
Deadline: January 10, 2025
Dress: Formal
DeMolay Winterfest
DeMolay Winterfest 25 – DeMolay Bowl
Comfort Inn & Suites, 2424 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Registration opens Feb. 7 th 4-11 p.m
RSVP to sandy@michigandemolay.com by January 17, 2025
(see Michigan DeMolay Facebook page for more details)
TRYING SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR - "Multiple Grand Family Gathering" Wilcenski/Otte; Hegenauer/Eakin; McSweyn/Forgo; Hunnicutt/Kennedy; Wojack/Miller & Ahl/VanNorwick
Bay Chapter, 200 E. John Street, Bay City, MI 48706, United States
Event Description: Time: 2:00 p.m. Meet and socialize with each other (hoping this will give everyone time to go to church, and time in daylight to drive home.
Eat: 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 Each - Will collect at door -
Colleen Wilcenski - cmwilcenski@mail.com or Phone 231-675-2273
snail mail: Colleen Wilcenski, 10696 Ferry Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720
NO DUES WILL BE COLLECTED FOR ANY GRAND FAMILY - WE THOUGHT THAT WE COULD DO A SHARE THE WEALTH DRAWING AND DECIDE WHICH CHARITY (S) TO THE DONATE MONEY TO.
FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED AND YOU ONLY NEED TO BRING YOUR LUNCH MONEY, YOUR SMILE, YOUR LOVE AND AFFECTION FOR EACH OTHER. PLAN TO HAVE A FUN TIME.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH OTHERS YOU KNOW THAT MIGHT WANT TO COME.
NO ONE NEEDS TO BRING ANY FOOD.
GOEX and Reception
Honoring Patty Joe Sims, Grand Warder, held at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center.
Heart of the Mitten Fun Raiser Hayride & Picnic
Suggested Donation $15.00
Reservations to: Val Kusiak - 4562 Mostetler Rd. Harrison, MI 48625 - Phone: (248) 320-4150 - Email: tgbbtours@hotmail.com
GOEX and Reception
honoring Margaret Banks, Grand Ruth
Arlene VonHout, Starliner Senior Editor
Beverly Peeters, Sunshine Committee
Barbara Dickert Grand Representative of Kentucky in Michigan
held at SW Michigan Masonic Center
3661 East Napier, Benton Harbor MI
Reservations with remittance of $15 payable to America Chapter #234 by September 5, 2024. Seating limited to 100. Mail to Deborah Lightner, 210 S Haver Street, Hartford MI 49057
Reception honoring Carl Diesing, GR of Montana in MI
held at Ludington Masonic Temple, parking lot and elevator in rear of building. Registration 3 pm, dinner at 4:30 pm. Send remittance of $16.50 per person to Barbara Ockerman, 345 Apricot Lane, Shelby MI 48455. Dress is formal, this will be a swiss steak dinner.
Variety Show
Schedule for the day
12:30 Registration
2:00 Program
Attire is OES Casual
$5 Donation at the door
proceeds to Masonic Pathways Project
special project collection
fall themed craft supplies
If you or your chapter wish to perform... we need acts that are 6 to 10 minutes
email Tammy at tdankenbring@grandlodgemi.org
Grand Representative reception
Potluck picnic honoring Dottie Kennedy, Grand Representative of Kansas in Michigan. Chapters will provide hamburgers and hotdogs, place settings and beverages. RSVP to Linda Otte if you plan on coming.
Picnic/potluck honoring 5 Grand Representatives
Reception for: Holly Whitehead, Cora Burch, Linda Dobbrastine, Janella Hicks and Sandy King-Heaven - all currently serving as Grand Representatives in Michigan!
Registration 1:30 pm, honoring to begin at 2. Cost $5.00
Reservations made to Mt Pleasant OES # 55 and mailed to Annajeanelle McInnis. 8090 Harding Ave. Farwell, Michigan 48622-8739
Reservation deadline is June 24, 2024
Attire is picnic casual.
General Grand Chapter Committee Fundraiser
Join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun while supporting the General Grand Chapter charities in Michigan. Cancer/ESTARL/Heart/International Temple/Service Dogs/Youth
Menu: Burgers, Bratwursts, coleslaw, chips, water, lemonade and ice tea
Everyone is welcome, invite all family, friends. neighbors, co-workers and prospective members!
Reservations of $10 per person, checks made payable to Grand Chapter OES of Michigan and mailed to Norma Wojack, 81 West Clarke Avenue, Coldwater, Michigan 49036
Publicity Committee Picnic for Janet Brown, William Keherer and Daniel Abbey
Registration begins at 12:00 PM. Picnic casual attire.
Reservation with remittance of $5 can be sent to Willian Kehrer made out to Martha Washington #113.
Picnic Reception at Wacousta
Wacousta Chapter #133
Invites you to attend a Potluck Picnic Reception Honoring
Carol Orsborn, Drills and Formations
Cynthia Harkins-Fenstemaker, Foster Closet Committee
Diane Cranmer, Past Grand Representative of Rhode Island
Fred Openlander, Past Grand Representative of Idaho
and the
Abbey-Hoekstra
Torpey-O'Connell
Talbot-Groves
Grand Families
Heritiage Park, 12803 Wacousta Rd, Eagle, MI
4:00 pm: Registration
5:00 pm: Dinner
Sloppy Joes, Lemonade and
paper products provided by the chapter
Reservation for count only by June 14
to Darci Herl, darci.herl@gmail.com
4229 Holt Road, Holt MI, 48842 231-250-3606
Reception and GOEX for Pat Bruen and Jennifer Stinson
Imlay City Friendship Chapter and Fenton Chapter invies you to attend a reception and GOEX honoring Patricia Brue, Grand Organist and Jennifer Stinson, Committee member at the Mt Morris Masonic Center, 810 North Street, Mt Morris MI. Registration 11 am; lunch at noon, GOEX at 2 pm. Reservations with remittance of $15 per person, checks should be made payable to IC Friendship Chapter #252 and mailed to Lorraine Rosebrugh, 3145 Marathon Rd, Columbiaville MI 48421. Deadline is May 31st.
Committee Reception for Judy Athey, Kandi Butler, Marilyn Strader and Gloria Timm
North Branch, Croswell and Nourmahal Chapters invite you to a lunch reception honoring Grand Chapter Committee members: Judy Athey, Sunshine; Kandi Butler, Membership; Marilyn Strader, Obituary; and Gloria Timm, Sales and the Abbey/Hoekstra Grand Family on Friday June 14, 2024. Registration 12:00 noon, Luncheon 1:00 pm, honoring at 2 pm. Cost is $15, make checks payable to Nourmahal Chapter #282 and RSVP by June 1 to Karen White, Secretary. 5119 Bloss Drive, Swartz Creek MI 48473. Picnic attire, bring a lawn chair we will be playing lawn games!
Trenton Chapter Obligation Night
Obligation night and regular meeting at Trenton Chapter, 2550 Jefferson, Trenton MI
Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons Exemplification
Michigan Past Grand Matrons and Patrons invite you to attend an exemplification on Saturday, June 1, 2024 to be held at Ypsilanti Chapter, 5752 Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti. Reservations with remittance of $16 can be mailed to Mary Grace Gordon, 7881 Ramblewood St, Ypsilanti MI 48197. Reservation deadline May 22, seating limited to 150.
Past Grand Practice 10 am, Ypsilanti Chapter officers opening 10:30 am, Grand Executive Board meeting with Past Grand Matrons and Patrons 11 am, lunch at noon and exemplification at 2 pm. Formal attire is requested.
Celebrating Mothers Tea Party
Open to all Sisters, Brothers, Family, and Friends
Questions email Anne Ellis at ellisam78@gmail.com
Southwestern District Association
SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION 78 TH ANNUAL MEETING
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE 78 TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
HONORING THE ABBEY-HOEKSTRA GRAND FAMILY
MAY 18, 2024
Mattawan Masonic Center 25347 Front Ave Ste 268 Mattawan, MI 49071
Attire: Formal
REGISTRATION 11:00 AM, LUNCH 12:00 NOON, MEETING 1:00 PM INSTALLATION FOLLOWING
Reservation Coldwater, MI
517-677-3493
with remittance of $13.00 by May 12, 2024 made payable To S.W.D.A
Mail to: Joan Huntley, Secretary/Treasurer
329 Jonesville Rd. Coldwater MI 49036
Email: huntleyhouse@hotmail.com
Mt Pleasant #55 Mystery Bake sale auction
Regular meeting at 730 pm, followed by refreshments and our annual Mystery Bake Sale. You will bid on beautiful packages filled with goodies made by the Mt Pleasant members. Bid often and take home some delicious baked goods and other handmade items.
Genesee County Association
Genesee County Association Spring “Carry the Cross” Session. Registration 4 PM, Dinner 5 PM, Evening session 7 pm. Cost of Dinner is $12, reservations with remittance to Marilee Smiley 4432 Eleanor Drive, Fenton MI. Please make checks payable to Genesee County Association.
Reception honoring Crissey Burtt, Grand Electa
Queen of the North #82 invites you to a reception for Crissey Burtt, Grand Elects on Thursday, May 9, 2024. 4 pm registration 5:30 pm dinner, program to follow. OES Casual attire at Lake Superior State University, Cisler Center, 650 W Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Reservation by April 24th, with remittance payable to Queen of the North #82 $24 per person. Mail to Loretta Hallesy, 817 Lizzie Street, Sault Ste Marie MI 49783
Cloverland District Association
Cloverland District Association Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday May 9, 2024 at Lake Superior State University, 650 W Easterday, Cisler Center, Sault Ste Marie MI
Wednesday May 8, Registration 4 pm, dinner 5:30 pm cost $24 per person. Formal attire. Evening sessions begins at 7 pm.
Thursday, May 9 Registration 8 am, 2nd session begins at 9 am. OES Casual attire. Lunch at noon, $16 per person. Select Grilled Caesar Wrap or smoked ham, Brie and Apple on sourdough or lemon basil roasted vegetable sandwich.
Reservations with remittance by April 24, 2024. Make checks payable to Queen of the North #82, and mail to Loretta Hallesy, 817 Lizzie St, Sault Ste Marie MI 49783
Wolverine District Associaton
Wolverine District Association invites you to their 107th Annual meeting hosted by Lincoln Chapter #184, along with a luncheon reception for Cindy Lisiecki, Grand Committee member, Margo Richardson, GR of Wyoming and David Dailey, GR of Colorado.
Registration 9 am, meeting at 10 am. Lunch/reception at noon Price $14 (checks made payable to WDA) Afternoon session 1:30 pm. OES Casual (travel attire)
Lincoln Chapter #184 is the host chapter, 316 E Traverse Bay Rd, Lincoln MI 48742
Reservations mailed to Colleen Wilcenski, Secretary 10696 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix MI 49720 Phone 231-675-2273 email cmwilcenski@gmail.com
Ohio Michigan Exchange
Ohio-Michigan Exchange night. Registration at 4 pm, dinner at 6 pm. Reservations due by April 12th Dinner reservations must be mailed with check payable to Palestine Chapter #51,
Lisa Jones, 1304 Cady Maumee, Ohio 43537
Star and Compass Club Spring Luncheon
Star & Compass Club Annual "Spring Luncheon " will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Flat Rock Masonic Temple, 25730 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, Mi. We will be honoring the Abbey-Hoekstra Grand Line Officers and presenting Nancy Morrow, Grand Cond. with her Gavel. Registration at 2:00pm - Lunch at 3:00pm followed by presentations. Reservations to Linda Otte at 21305 Robinwood, Farmington, Mi. 48336 by April 24, 2024. Make checks $18 payable to Star & Compass Club.
Attire: Sunday Best
SWDA Turkeyville Dinner Theatre event
SWDA Turkeyville Dinner Theatre Event, on Saturday, April 27th. The musical Oklahoma! is a beloved production. Dinner at noon, show at 2 pm. Cost is $55 per person for dinner and show. Checks made payable to SWDA and mailed to Joan Huntley, 329 Jonesville Rd. Coldwater MI 49036. Reservations due by 4/3/24
Theater and Dinner GGC Fundraiser
Mamma Mia at the Fisher Theatre, show time is 2 PM, lunch at Andiamo Riverfront restaurant at 11 am. Meal choices are Chicken marsala, Chef’s seasonal ravioli or Tortellini alla Panna. Main dining room seating with water view. Fundraiser for the General Chand Chapter Charities. Deposit to reserve seating is $75 per person, payable to Grand Chapter OES of Michigan. Final payment due no later than March 1, 2024. Send payments to Carrie Welsh-Stout, Travel Committee, 6920 N 700 East, Fremont Indiana 46737.
Fern Leaf #66 Card Party Fundraiser
Fern Leaf #66 is hosting a card party and fundraiser for the Grand Reception Fund. Bring you own cards or board games. Friends and family are welcome, the more people that attend the more fun it will be! Cost is $5 at the door. Games will begin at 7 pm, there will be a salad bar, silent auction, door prizes, share the wealth and much more!
Reception honoring Jen Ivey, Grand Soloist and Cathi Brock GR
Berkley-Highland Park Chapter #483 invites you to a reception on Thursday 4/25 honoring Jen Ivey, Grand Soloist and Cathi Brock, Grand Representative of Texas in Michigan and Oakland County Association President. Berkely Masonic Temple, 2290 Eleven Mile Rd, Berkley MI, Registration 4 pm, dinner 5:30 pm. Reservations with remittance of $20 per person by 4/18 to Amber Cross, 3868 Wayfarer Dr, Troy MI 48083. Please make checks payable to Berkley-Highland Park #483
Jefferson Chapter Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser 5-8 pm, Proceeds donated to Relay for Life. $12 for Adults, $5 6-12 years old 5 and under - free
Saline Chapter Paint Party
Cost is $35 per person, bring you own beverage and snack to share. RSVP to Anne Ellis at ellisam78@gmail.com by April 5th.