2003 Officers Elected, Installed

By virtue of a unanimous ballot, officers for 2003 were elected at the December 2002 Stated Communication. The motion was to re-elect all of the current officers for another term. Those officers are listed at the bottom of this newsletter.

At the January Communication, WM Bob O’Connor announced the appointed officers as follows: Senior Deacon – Jim Nesseth; Junior Deacon – Ron Richards; Senior Steward – Wig Turner; Junior Steward – Tracy Nitch; Tyler – Bob Turner; Chaplain – Lloyd Hawks; Marshal – Dick Robinson; Lodge Education Office – Duane Pingeon. All of the officers present were then installed for the New Year.

Fraternal News

Brother Tracy Nitch was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason during the December Communication.

The Lodge received a Petition for Affiliation from Ron Kenyon of Heron Lake. Following the customary investigation, he was elected to membership at the December Communication.

Eight members of Prudence Lodge passed away during the year 2002. These included Merrill Stolp of Mankato; Allan Johnson of Oregon City, OR; James Pengra of Mankato; John Wesseling of Kerrville, TX; L W Lecy of Willmar; Charles Johnson of Windom; Dr. Lawrence Sjostrom of St. Peter; and Bob Skillingstad of Windom.

Two more members passed away recently. They are Warren Sporey of St. James and Harris Knauss of Windom.

Worshipful Master Robert O’Connor was called to active duty in the Army Reserves. We understand he is now stationed somewhere in Middle

East. WB Rod Deuel will be the Acting Master in Bob’s absence.

Masons Assist Hospital Foundation

Prudence Lodge assisted the Windom Area Hospital Foundation with a fundraising breakfast on March 30. The Jackson Lions were hired to prepare pancakes and sausage, which were served at the Windom Eagles Club. Approximately $1,000 was raised for the Foundation that will use the money to purchase specialized equipment for the hospital.

Coming Events

April 28 – Adopt-A-Highway. Brothers will meet at the Lodge at approximately 5:00 p.m. We will carpool to our section of TH-71, which includes the intersection with TH-30. It usually takes about 1½ to 2 hours to walk our stretch.

May 15 – Stated Communication. Supper served by Maurice Kruckenberg

May 16 – All Masonic Spring Party at Bingham Lake Senior Center.

June 19 – Stated Communication. Supper served by Ron Richards.

June 21 – One Day to Masonry Class at Minneapolis. The fee of $150 covers all three degrees, a women’s program, lunch, handouts and an evening banquet.

July 17 – Stated Communication. Looking for a volunteer to prepare supper.

August ?? – Summer All-Masonic Picnic / Sweet Corn Feed. When the corn is ready, we will schedule another sweet corn and potluck picnic supper.

August 21 – Stated Communication. Looking for a volunteer to prepare supper.

2003 Elected Officers

Worshipful Master - Robert O'Connor 847-5993

Senior Warden - Rodney Deuel 847-5706

Junior Warden - Steven Clark 831-3094

Secretary - Allen Peterson 831-0212

Treasurer - Kjell Turner 831-0136