Grand Master Visits Wayzata #205

On June 3rd, we had the honor of a visit by MWB Thomas G. McCarthy, Grand Master of Minnesota. 

We started off the evening with a great meal arranged by Mike Stattman and Mark Bullis.

Following dinner, the Lodge held our regularly stated meeting where we handled some business as well as formally welcomed our new Master Masons who had the honor of receiving the Mason pins from the Grand Master.  When the meeting was closed, we invited all visitors into the lodge for the formal entrance of the Grand Master.  The Grand Master was accompanied by Area Deputy Lee Dorholt and District Representative Emilio Munoz as Grand Lodge Representatives, they were piped in by WB Dave Camp, PM 2005 while the By-laws were carried in by WB Henry Lofquist, who was Master of Wayzata in the 1963.

We were then privileged to have Miss Minnesota Jobs Daughter Shannon and the Jobbies from Robbinsdale Bethel #39 perform the Living Cross.  Bethel Guardian Cynthia McDonald explained the symbolism.  Many members felt that this was the highlight of the night!

We chose this night to present 40, 50, and 60 year pins to Richard Johnson (40), WB Jerry Johnson (50), Kenneth Orcutt (50), and John Ulku (60).  It was wonderful to see these long time members along with their families.

A new Wayzata award was initiated this year called the Beehive Award.  It is given to members who are not currently line officers who put in extra time at the lodge over an extended period of time.  The charter members are Mike Stattman, WB Vern Peterson, WB Mark Eilers,

WB Marv Schendel, and Leonard Andrews.

It was also announced that later this year, Leonard Andrews will receive the highest award a lodge can give – The Hiram Award.  We thank Lenny for all the effort he has put into this lodge.  We are truly fortunate to have Lenny as both a brother and a member of our lodge.

Thanks, again to everyone for making this event so special. 

 WM Dale Lillevold

Mark Bullis, Mike Stattman, and Leonard Andrews serving the meal.

Don Erickson and Olindo Verrico

60 year brother John Ulku, WB Jack Hendrickson (PM 1983) and WB Henry Lofquist (PM 1963)

MWB Neil Neddermeyer (PGM 2003) and Grand Master MWB Thomas G. McCarthy

WB Mark Eilers (PM 2007) and WB Terry Johnson (PM 2000)

Junior Deacon Verl Raap, Area Deputy Lee Dorholt, and District Representative Emilio Munoz

WM Dale Lillevold, WB Marv Schendel (PM 1978), Junior Warden Charlie Leflar, Don Erickson

Senior Warden Andrew Brennen and Craig Linsday

WB Ernie Johnson (PM 1987-1988), WB Dave Camp (PM 2005), WB Vern Peterson (PM 1969), and WB Henry Lofquist (PM 1963)

WB Thomas Glynn (PM 1987), WB James Bagwell (PM 1989-1990), and WB Dave Camp (PM 2005)

Full House for the Festivities

Jobs Daughters Program

Miss Minnesota Jobs Daughter Shannon explains Jobs Daughters

Jobs Daughters of Robbinsdale Bethel  

Bethel Guardian Cynthia McDonald explaining the Living Cross

40 Year Pin Award

WM Dale Lillevold, Richard Johnson, and Grand Master MWB Thomas G. McCarthy

50 Year Pin

WB Jerry Johnson accompanied by his wife Nancy receiving his 50 year pin from District Representative Emilio Munoz

District Representative Emilio Presenting Kenneth J. Orcutt his 50 year pin.  He is accompanied by his daughters.

60 Year Pin

John Ulku received his 60 year pin.  He was accompanied by his son

Photo of our 50 and 60 year members with the Grand Master.

Charter Beehive Award Winners

WM Dale Lillevold presenting the Award to Mike Stattman, WB Vern Peterson, WB Mark Eilers, WB Marv Schendel, and Leonard Andrews

 Announcement of the Hiram Award – Leonard Andrews

WM Dale Lillevold, Leonard Andrews and his wife Timmie, Mike Stattman, and Hiram award winner MWB Neil Neddermeyer

Selected 2009 Hiram Award Winner Leonard Andrews and his wife Timmie

Grand Master Presented Leather Jacket by Wayzata Lodge #205

WM Dale Lillevold, Grand Master MWB Thomas G. McCarthy, and WB Terry Johnson who coordinated the jacket embroidery