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Unity Lodge #367
Free and Accepted Masons
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Some recent photos
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On December 20, Unity Lodge held its annual Christmas Party for the kids.  A Magician entertained us all, and Santa showed up with presents for the Little Ones.

New Roof for our Lodge

Morton Buildings replaced our leaking roof under warrantee.  The old metal was pretty well done in by our weather.  The old and faded roof is at the right, the new is at the left.

The Sausage Crew

Brothers John, Joe, Vince, and Don helped raise some money by selling Brats.  Better weather would have helped.

During July, the gang travelled to see a few of the brethren to deliver more awards. (Thanks to Bro. Vince for the photos)

Pat McNally Bro. Jim Dowell presents a 30 year pin to Bro. Pat McNally	Frank Young Bro. Frank Young received a 30 year pin from Bro. Jim	Louie Zagame Bro. Jim presented a 35 year pin to Bro. Louie Zagame	John Schappert Bro. John Schappert receives his 40 year pin from Bro. Jim	Oral Congdon Bro. Babe Kreuser presented Bro. Oral Congdon with a pin and certificate recognizing his 55 years as a Mason

On June 26, Unity Lodge held its annual Awards Night.  Some 42 Brothers and guests enjoyed a great meal and then shared in the presentation of awards.  Congratulations to All !

Jim Kruse Bro. Wayne read a very touching letter from our "Soloist", Bro. Jim	Ray Andersen Bro. Ray Andersen presented a hand-made clock to the Lodge	Royce Ingraham WM Mike presented a 25 year certificate and pin to Bro. Royce Ingraham, PM	Terry Heeter WM Mike presented a 30 year pin to Bro Terry Heeter	Ray Andersen WM Mike presented a 35 year pin to Bro. Ray Andersen
Randy Holton Bro Randy Holton, our Senior Deacon, receives his 35 year pin from WM Mike	Jim Kruse WM Mike presented a 35 year pin to Bro. Jim Kruse	Wilhelm Sterba When Bro. Wilhelm Sterba received a 40 year pin from WM Mike, he was speachless...in any language!	Alan Frederick WM Mike presented a 45 year pin to Bro. Alan Frederick	Lodge Rings All of the Brethren in this photo are wearing their new Unity Lodge rings.
Now You Are Famous! This lovely couple wanted to be "On the Internet". Does anyone recognize them?

At a Special Communication on April 10, Bro. Douglas Sawyer completed his Fellowcraft proficiency with Poster Wayne Budwick, PM and then was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Gordon Charlton, PM.  Congratulations, Bro. Doug!

On April 3, Unity Lodge was visited by J. B. Van Hollen, Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin.  The visit was arranged by Bro. Jim Kreuser, State Representative for the 64th Assembly District and also a member of Unity Lodge.

Two of Unity's newest Master Masons completed their Proficiency exams that evening.  Bro. Ryan Bonell (our Senior Steward) was examined by his Poster, Randy Holton, Senior Deacon.  Bro. James Pittman was examined by his Poster, Vince Shuler, PM, who is our Treasurer.  Both Ryan and James did an excellent job and were declared Proficient.

Shown above are James Pittman, J.B. Van Hollen, Grand Master, Mike Galayda, Worshipful Master, Ryan Bonell, Senior Steward and Bruce Christianson, Past Grand Master (and Editor of Unity's Trestleboard)

Brother Mike surrounded by Grand Masters.

Grand Master J.B. spoke to the thirty-five brethren gathered for this meeting.  He was very complimentary concerning our Lodge, the work we are doing and especially the Proficiency examinations of Ryan and James.  He told all that these young Master Masons are the future of Masonry in Wisconsin.

Shown above (front) Jim Kreuser, James Pittman, J.B. Van Hollen, Mike Galayda, Ryan Bonell. In the rear are Harold Kreuser (Jim's Dad, and our Secretary), Wayne Budwick, Senior Warden, John Walker, Junior Warden, Jerry Slagoski, Tiler, Randy Holton, Jerry Sadlon, PM (Ryan's Grandfather) and Gordon Charlton, Junior Deacon.
(Looks like a good time...it truly was!)

...and here's one for the scrapbook.  Ryan Bonell and his Grandfather, Jerry Sadlon, who was Worshipful Master of Pike Lodge in 1968.

On March 25, Bro. David Parkinson was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at Unity Lodge.  Bro. Dave first completed his proficiency in the Fellowcraft degree with his Poster, Senior Deacon Randy Holton.  Bro. Dick Anderson, PM, conferred the degree.

On March 15, Unity Lodge celebrated St. Patrick's Day with its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner.  Deserts were provided by the Ladies of Eastern Star Pike Chapter.

On March 7, a group of Brethren went to the home of Bro. Leon Mardoian to present him with a pin and certificate recognizing his 50 years as a Mason.

With Bro. Leon are Vince Shuler, John Walker, Babe Kreuser, Randy Holton, Jim Gename and Worshipful Master Mike Galayda.

Sweetheart Dinner, February 12, 2008 (In a snow storm)

On January 29, a Special Meeting was held to confer the Master Mason degree on Bro. James Pittman (L).  Past Master Dick Anderson (R) conferred the degree.  Twenty one brothers were in attendance despite the blizzard blowing outside.

Stated meeting January 24

EA Proficiency SW Wayne Budwick tested Bro. Doug Sawyer and he was found proficient	MM Proficiency SD Randy Holton tested JS Neil Bollinger and he was found to be proficient	MM Reobligation JS Neil leads the brethren in a Reobligation ceremony
MM Reobligation Besides Bro. Neil, 20 Brothers participated	MM Reobligation A good turnout for one of the coldest nights of the season

Saturday morning special meeting (with breakfast) on 1/12/2008.

Biscuits... ...to go with the gravy !	The chow line	All concentration	Bro. Randy working on the grill	None go away hungry.

After a stated meeting (1/10/2008)

Past Master Royce Ingraham unwraps his new apron.	Too many cards. Must be Pinochle.	A Bears fan trying to learn the game from a Democrat.	Go Fish !	The Cook and the Fisherman. A great dinner !

The Usual Wednesday Morning Crowd

Wednesday morning Philosophers - 1/9/2008	Wednesday morning Philosophers - 1/9/2008	Wednesday morning Philosophers - 1/9/2008	Pinochle players. Obviously all winners.