Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
Sweetheart's Dinner Sunday, February 16 at Mancini's Char House $25 / Person RSVP online at: al5mason.org/rsvp.html |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Our Brother, John Harrington, was named King of the 2025 Winter Carnival! Congratulations are due from other brethren Secretary Ron Larson |
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| Brethren: Attached is an application for 2025 scholarships. As you know, we award $10,000 worth of scholarships each year. Please forward this application to prospects. Applications are due NO LATER THAN 4/30/25. Please call me if you have any questions. Happy New Year! Fraternally yours, Ron Larson, Secretary |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: Thanks to all of you who attended the Installation. It was great. Congrats to the new officers! Fraternally, Ron Larson, Secretary |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Happy New Year one and all! Final reminder to join us this coming Saturday, 1/4/25, for installation of officers for 2025. 8:00 a.m. light breakfast, 9:00 Open Installation of officers at Plato. Officers: Please remember to wear tux or dark suit. Hope to see you all there. Fraternally, Shawn Hunter, Secretary |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| On behalf of Master-elect Erik Starksen and the other officers of AL5, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. The Master-elect is looking for a couple of good souls to fill out the last 2 offices for 2025: - The Tyler sets up the Lodge before meetings and guards the door armed with his sword. It pays $500 for the year. - The Senior Steward, along with the Junior Steward assists the Junior Warden to provide the Lodge with refreshment (i.e. meals) before meetings and ensures candidates for degrees are properly prepared. In our Lodge, the Senior Steward is normally considered part of the progressive line and normally is selected to continue onto the Junior Deacon office the following year. Brothers, please help your Lodge and be an active participant by volunteering for one of these positions. Please contact Erik at goodsushi@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer. Thanks, Brothers. Fraternally yours, Shawn Hunter, Secretary |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: I hope this holiday season finds you safe, warm, and full of love surrounded by friends and family. Just a quick reminder of 2 events: 12/20/24 - 10:00 a.m. at Plato - Presentation of 3 fire suppression units from AL5 to the Ramsey County Sherriff. 1/4/25 - 8:00 a.m. light breakfast, 9:00 Open Installation of officers at Plato. Hope to see you all at these events. Fraternally, Shawn Hunter, Secretary |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: Thanks to all of you for putting on a great Master Mason degree for our new MM, Whitney. Everything went great. This is a final reminder to attend our big annual meeting on 12/12/24. Big agenda including: - Reception of the Grand Master - Voting on several petitions - Election of 2025 officers Brother Doyle will be cooking the feast! Please RSVP on the website. See you there!! Fraternally, Shawn Hunter, Secretary |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: I sincerely hope that you all had a safe and happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. We all have lots to be thankful for and do take the time to reflect on your blessings and thank the ones you love. We have a very big month coming up. Please take note of the following events and attend as you can. It is especially important to RSVP on the website for the December Stated Meeting (our annual meeting). Thanks! - Thursday, 12/5: - 5:30 p.m. - Lodge Officers Meeting in the office - 6:30 - FC prove-up - 7:00 - MM, part 2 rehearsal - Saturday, 12/7: - 8:15 a.m. light breakfast - 9:00 - MM degree (TonyN will prove-up on MM immediately after opening) - Thursday, 12/12: - Annual Stated Meeting - Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Meeting at 7:00 - Reception of the Grand Master - Voting on several petitions - Election of 2025 officers Stay safe and warm, my Brothers. I hope to see you all soon! Fraternally, Shawn Hunter, Secretary |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Please come on down this Thursday, 11/14, at 6:00 for a great dinner followed by the Stated Meeting. Shawn |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: The Lodge officers are proposing a by-law change. It is shown below. The proposed change is being communicated now to give you time to study and prepare questions and comments. We plan to hold the initial discussion at the Annual meeting on December 12. As most of you know, changing bylaws is a long, difficult process that starts with discussion and an initial vote. After a favorable initial vote, the Grand Lodge must approve, formal notification given to all members, and a final meeting and vote. Please come to the annual meeting for the initial discussion and initial vote. - Shawn Hunter, Sec. ========================================= Ancient Landmark Lodge #5 By-laws Amendment Proposal – 10/31/2024 Whereas Lodge expenses continue to increase year after year, and whereas the Lodge continues to balance the budget by drawing down its investment fund, and whereas the current By-laws fix the dues amount, and whereas the Lodge desires the flexibility to annually adjust the dues based on market conditions without requiring a cumbersome By-law change; Therefore the following by-law amendment is proposed: Under ARTICLE V – FINANCES: Replace Section 2 in its entirety. Existing wording is: Section 2. The dues of this Lodge shall be Seventy ($70.00) Dollars plus the Grand Lodge per capita tax (now $40.00) per year for each member, payable in advance and a proportional amount for an unexpired part of the Lodge year. Proposed new wording is: Section 2. The total individual dues of this Lodge, including Grand Lodge per capita, shall be set each year at the annual Stated Meeting in December with a motion requiring a 2/3 vote of members present to pass. The amount set at that meeting will be the amount that is assessed to each member in the fall of the following year. For example, if the Lodge sets the amount to be $150 at the 2025 Annual Meeting, the $150 assessment will be made in the fall of 2026 and will be the amount of the 2027 dues. In the event no dues motion can pass the 2/3 vote threshold after multiple rounds of voting, the presiding Master will declare a deadlock and the dues will remain the same as the previous year. The amount of the 2025 dues is $140. Dues for each year are payable in advance. |
Brethren:
I sincerely hope your fall is going well and you are all safe and secure. AL5 has many exciting events and activities that need to be on your calendar.
The first November event was the annual Game marathon hosted by WB Jeremy at Plato this past weekend. The 25-hour gaming marathon had dozens of attendees, food, fun, games, and raise well over $2,000 for Gillette Children's Hospital. If you couldn't make it, we are still taking donations.
The November Stated Meeting will be on 11/14. There are lots of petitions to read and we will start discussing plans and budgets for 2025. RSVP on the website.
We are putting on a second Master Mason degree on Saturday, 12/7 at 9:00 a.m. (donuts at 8:00). Please plan to join us for this great degree and cheer on on newest Master Masons!
Remember to RSVP and attend our annual meeting which is on 12/12. We will be receiving the Grand Master, voting on many petitions, and electing new officers.
As a final reminder, our chosen charity this year is Accord. Let's maximize our matched giving. Please send a check to the Lodge, made out to AL5 with a note in the memo field earmarking "Accord". THANKS!
As always, please contact me with any questions or issues at secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: Game night is this coming weekend! 24 hours, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. This is our 7th year and each is better than the last. Doors open at 9am and we go till we drop! Giant assortment of games in our silent auction and our raffles. (see attached pic and flyer) 5 dollars gets you in the door and we will have board games, video games, nerf and laser tag, and lots of food and fun! We raised 2000 dollars last year to support Gillette Children’s Hospital. See you there!! Fraternally, Shawn Hunter, Sec. |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, Apologies for the short notice, but the Entered Apprentice Prove-up that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed. We will have the candidates prove up prior to beginning the Fellowcraft Degree on Thursday night. Danny Baker Master |
Brethren:
We have a REALLY busy night this Thursday, 10/10/24 at Plato. The fun starts with our annual Awards Night dinner at 6:00 p.m. We will break bread, enjoy fellowship, and honor our 10, 25, 40, and 50 year Brothers. Afterwards we will be performing Masonic funeral rites for our departed Brother, Russ Starksen about 7:00 p.m. Immediately thereafter we will open the Lodge for our October Stated Meeting. At this time we are still planning on receiving the Grand Master of Masons in MN, Foster Solem.
Please RSVP on the website (al5mason.org) and we will see you there!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: Our AL5 Lodge is hosting the next MetroEast meeting at Plato on Monday, 9/30/24. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00. Please RSVP ASAP directly to me at shawn.h.hunter@gmail.com so we can get an accurate count for dinner. Let's get a big AL5 turnout (since we are hosting!). I look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally yours, Shawn Hunter, Sec. |
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
[A note for the Masons in the room - members of the Masonic fraternity are invited to attend this event, but only if they bring someone who is not a member.]
Trailer: https://youtu.be/4oDVf8sOG9w? Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/
Representatives from non-Masonic groups are invited to join us for this community event. Any group desiring a display table can contact Reed Endersbe – reed.endersbe@mnfreemasons.org
We look forward to seeing you on November 11th.
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Alas, my Brethren. Our dear Brother, Russ Starksen, has laid down his working tools and called to the Celestial Lodge above. Russ was the father of our Senior Warden, Brother Erik Starksen. Please keep Erik and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers. Masonic Rites will be held before the Stated Meeting on October 10th at Plato.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
Don't forget to donate to this year's Master's Endowment charity recipient: Donations by members of the Lodge will be matched up to 50% of our total budgeted amount for 2024. Donations can now be made on the lodge website here: https://www.al5mason.org/donate.html Via PayPal, Venmo or CC. If you prefer to pay by check Make your check payable to: Ancient Landmark 5 put a note in the memo field of "Accord" Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 |
Brothers:
I sincerely hope your summer was fun and fulfilling. Following our tremendous Canadian visit over Labor Day, it is now time to get back to work at the Lodge!
Our September 12 Stated meeting will be held at the Masonic Heritage Center in Bloomington. Dinner at 6:00 and meeting at 7:00. Please RSVP on the website so we get the dinner numbers right. We have a new petition to read and we are starting to prepare for another degree cycle. Hope to see you there.
Looking forward, the October Stated meeting on 10/10 will feature our service anniversary awards at dinner and reception of the Grand Master of MN.
Finally, a reminder that this year's chosen charity is Accord. Please send in a donation to the Lodge (made out to AL5 with a memo field indicating "Accord"). AL5 will match most of these donations and at the end of the year we will apply for matching funds from MN Masonic Charities! Please give!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
 Ancient Landmark No. 5 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren: As you know, AL5 is a part-owner of the Plato facility. The other owner, Scottish Rite, has stepped up on several occasions to help clean various internal and external areas. Now is the time for the AL5 Brothers to step up and do the same. We will meet up with Building Manager Fred Perez over the next 2 weekends (July 20, 21 and July 27, 28) to help clean the carpets and clean other internal areas. No special equipment or supplies are needed. Just show up and see Fred. We will start each day at 9:00 a.m. with donuts and coffee and take it from there. It will be fun to work with your Brothers and it will be doing a great service to all those who use the Plato facility. PLEASE help! Send your availability to work to shawn.h.hunter@gmail.com and I will get the list of workers to Fred. THANK YOU, my Brothers! Fraternally yours, Shawn Hunter, Sec. |
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FINAL DAY! At the end of the day on Monday WILL BE CLOSED for the Canadian Visitation Invitation Code: ALV24US |
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| Brethren: Alas, Jan Lingo, wife of Brother Art Lingo, has been called to the Celestial Lodge above. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20th 2024 at 2:00 PM at 2650 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113. Memorials to Masonic Cancer Center Research at U of M. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. Fraternally, Shawn Hunter, Secretary |
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TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT DEAL!
O R D E R N O W !
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POLO SHIRTS
The window to order your shirts is short so take advantage of it while it lasts.
We will close the ordering at midnight on May 15.
To place your order, Go to:
https://www.al5mason.org/lodge-shirts.html
(or call or email the Lodge secretary)
These are high quality, Adidas brand polo shirts that retail for $40-50, but because of bulk ordering and Lodge subsidization,
You only pay $20
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Please note that we set up the ordering through the eCommerce portion of our web hosting service, and some of the information may be misleading. The pick-up times are not accurate. Once we close the ordering process, we will place a bulk order. We hope to have received them from our vendor by the first week of June.
Brethren,
This is just a reminder of tomorrow night's Stated Communication.
We have a full agenda, including a presentation before the meeting by Accord, one of our three Master's Endowment candidates*, as well as a LEO presentation by WB Nienow on the first Master of our Lodge, WB Andrew G. Chatfield.
Dinner at 6:00 pm, as usual, and quite unusually, I will be cooking for you. The menu for tomorrow night is:
- Fresh Baked Bread
- Salad and fixings
- Honey Baked Ham w/ Pineapple topping
- Candied Yams
- Green Bean Casserole
- Death By Chocolate Trifle
I look forward to seeing you at Lodge!
WB Danny Baker
Master
* see Master's Endowment charity candidate analysis, attached
ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT!
O R D E R N O W !
Ancient Landmark Lodge
POLO SHIRTS
The window to order your shirts is short so take advantage of it while it lasts.
We will close the ordering at midnight on May 15.
To place your order, Go to:
https://www.al5mason.org/lodge-shirts.html
(or call or email the Lodge secretary)
These are high quality, Adidas brand polo shirts that retail for $40-50, but because of bulk ordering and Lodge subsidization,
You only pay $20!
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Please note that we set up the ordering through the eCommerce portion of our web hosting service, and some of the information may be misleading. The pick-up times are not accurate. Once we close the ordering process, we will place a bulk order. We hope to have received them from our vendor by the first week of June.
Brothers,
If you intend to join us tomorrow night in our visit to St. John's Lodge #1 in Stillwater, please RSVP tonight so we have an accurate count.
Thank you,
Danny Baker
Worshipful Master
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Brethren:
Just a reminder that AL5 is visiting St. Johns Lodge #1 on Monday, May 6. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30. Come join us! RSVP on the website.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
As you know, we are putting on the Master Mason degree on 6/1. Rehearsal part 1 is 5/16. Part 2 is 5/23. Rehearsals will have pizza at 6:00 with rehearsal starting at 6:30. If you are in the degree, PLEASE be there or let WM Danny know.
Thanks,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brothers,
As promised we are ordering new polo shirts for the Lodge, and we are taking orders now!
Ancient Landmark Lodge
POLO SHIRTS
The window to order your shirts is short so take advantage of it while it lasts.
We will close the ordering at midnight on May 15.
To place your order, Go to:
https://www.al5mason.org/lodge-shirts.html
(or call or email the Lodge secretary)
These are high quality, Adidas brand polo shirts that retail for $40-50, but because of bulk ordering and Lodge subsidization,
You only pay $20!
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Please note that we set up the ordering through the eCommerce portion of our web hosting service, and some of the information may be misleading. The pick-up times are not accurate. Once we close the ordering process, we will place a bulk order. We hope to have received them from our vendor by the first week of June.
Brethren:
AL5 continues with another busy year. May is especially busy with MetroEast and MTA (Plato building) meetings as well as rehearsals for our June 1 Master Mason degree. Also, preparation continues for the Canadian visit on Labor Day. Make sure you register on the website.
RSVP for the May Stated meeting on May 9. Our 3rd charity candidate, Accord, will be presenting. Come on down and join in the fun and fellowship.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
To all members of AL 5 please join me in welcoming our newest fellow craft to the Lodge.
Congratulations to the officers for an excellent job tonight. The MWB said it all. We should be proud of a degree the MWGM Solem would have been impressed by. It’s the year of the hug. All of you give yourselves hugs tonight. You deserve it.
Thank you:
Acting opening Worshipful Master 4/25/24
Join us for the Fellowcraft degree this Thursday, 4/25. Dinner at 6:00 with degree at 7:00. We have 3 candidates so come cheer on our Brothers as they continue their journey.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, sec.
Brothers,
Preparation for the 2024 Canadian Visitation is going well, and your Planning Committee has a great weekend of events planned.
Please register for the event by July 15th. The registration page can be found here:
https://dwbvortex.com/al5-ca-visit-registration/register.php
Your Invitation Code is: ALV24US
And more information and an itinerary for the weekend can be found on the event page of our Lodge website:
https://www.al5mason.org/canadian-visitation.html
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns,
Thanks,
WB Danny Baker
Brethren:
We will be holding our September Stated Meeting on 9/12/24 at the Bloomington Masonic Heritage Center. 6:00 p.m. dinner and 7:00 meeting. Please RSVP on the website.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Just a quick reminder of our April events. On 4/17/24 (Wed) we will be co-sponsoring a recruiting event at Plato at 6:00 p.m. Great BBQ. Only $20 (free for nonMasons). Come learn about AL5 and Scottish Rite.
We will hold a Fellowcraft degree on 4/25 at Plato. 6:00 p.m. dinner and 7:00 gavel. Come cheer on your new FCs! RSVP on website.
Finally, put in a prayer for our Master Danny. He is battling through Covid (again). Hopefully he will be through it and join us for the FC degree.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
In the April 2024 AL5 newsletter recently published, an article implied that only Master Masons can visit other Lodges. This is not strictly true. The MN Masonic Code (specifically Article X on Visitation) describes the conditions by which EAs or FCs can visit other Lodges. Sorry for any confusion. Feel free to call me to discuss.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Join us for the Stated Meeting on April 11 at 6:00 p.m. Senior Steward Mike Doyle is returning to cook a great meal including classic casserole and all the fixings. Lots of business and events to discuss. Please RSVP on the website.
Fraternally, Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
We have decided to partner-up with our Brothers at Macalester Lodge 290 for a St. Paul Saints game. The date is July 28. We will tailgate at noon at Plato and then go to the game at 2:00 p.m. The cost is $24 for the ticket plus a few bucks to defray BBQ costs (TBD). I have attended many of these and it is ALWAYS a great time.
We need to get a count ASAP in order to buy tickets. Please send me an e-mail at shawn.h.hunter@gmail.com if you plan to attend (and let me know how many people since this event is OPEN to all friends/family members too). Please send your email by the end of March so we can buy the tickets. THANKS!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
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Brethren:
We have a big February planned. On February 8th, we will have our annual chili cook-off at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Stated Meeting. Please RSVP on the website and bring your BEST chili to share.
Then on Sunday, February 18th, we will have our annual Sweethearts dinner at Mancinis starting at 5:00 p.m. Bring your significant other for a great night. Cost is $25/person. Please RSVP on the website.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Our new Junior Warden has just informed me that Famous Dave's will be showing up for dinner at this Thursday's Stated Meeting, including:
- Spareribs
- Wings
- Pulled Pork
- Pulled Chicken
- Side salad
- Potatos
- Slaw
JW Grittner guarantees none will go away dissatisfied!
RSVP on the website!!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Happy New Year once again. Congratulations to WM Danny Baker and all the newly-installed AL5 officers. Saturday's installation was grand indeed.
Please join us for our first Stated Meeting of the year this Thursday, 1/11/24 at 7:00 p.m. at Plato. As usual, we will break bread at 6:00 p.m. with a great meal and fellowship. WM Danny will be reviewing his 2024 budget and events followed by a great LEO presentation. Join us! Please rememer to RSVP on the website.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Happy New Year from all your Brothers at AL5! Please join us on Saturday, 1/6/24 for the Installation. Light breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and installation at 10:00. Please RSVP on the website. This is an OPEN installation.
See you there!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
As you know, we are partial owners of the Plato building. A while back we lost a major warehouse renter. We need another one to help defray costs. Please forward this to any and all possible leads. THANKS! - Shawn
The Masonic Temple Association of Saint Paul (MTA) has lodge rooms, office, and storage / warehouse (with loading dock) space for rent to Masonic organizations and related. The building is located at 200 Plato Boulevard East in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The space is secure and heated. Lease terms can be several months up to several years. Space available ranges from a 96 square foot cage to 2,500 square feet of warehouse space. Please email the MTA at mtaonplato@gmail.com with your name, telephone number, and questions, and we will contact you.
Brethren:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the AL5 office! As you know, 2024 dues are now overdue. To those members who are all caught up, THANK YOU! However, many of you have not yet paid your 2024 dues and there are more than a few of you who owe for multiple years. PLEASE log onto our Grandview system (mn.grandview.systems) and pay your outstanding balance. You can send a check into the office or pay via PayPal directly on Grandview or on the AL5 website (al5mason.org). If you do not know how to get into Grandview, please e-mail me at shawn.h.hunter@gmail.com so I can walk you through the process.
Brothers, as you are well-aware, the Lodge simply cannot exist without the participation of members and your financial support via dues. Thanks so much for your kind attention to this important matter.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
AL5 is once again planning to award cash scholarship grants to college-bound students. Attached is the application. Please provide to deserving students. Note that the strict deadline for receipt of the application is April 30, 2024.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Merry Christmas! Great to see so many of you at last night's Stated Meeting. Congrats to Master-elect WB Danny Baker and all the officers for 2024.
Attached is the latest Newsletter. Enjoy
Finally, I hope you can find some end-of-year money to contribute to this year's selected charity, Bridging. Please send a check in (or Paypal) to the Lodge ASAP. Our expectation is that all contributions, including from the Lodge itself, will be matched by MN Masonic Charities. THANK YOU!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Join us for the December Stated Meeting on 12/14/23. A fantastic holiday beef dinner is planned with lots of trimmings. As usual, dinner at 6:00 with meeting at 7:00. Remember to RSVP on the website.
This is our big annual meeting with officer elections. Please come on down to participate and help choose our new leaders. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Brethren:
Join us at the November Stated meeting this Thursday, 11/9. 6:00 dinner, 7:00 meeting. Final chance to bring a gift for the toy drive (provide a gift and eat for free!). RSVP on the website. See you there!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Come join us TONIGHT (Thurs, 10/26) for our EA degree. Dinner at 6:00 and degree at 7:00. Just a friendly reminder that we will still have the Alley Shoppe toy drive box out for your toy donations. Remember, if you donate some items, you eat FREE! See you there.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
I sincerely hope you can join us for our big Stated Meeting on October 12. We will start off with a great meal at 6:00, of course, and move into the meeting at 7:00. We will be doing our annual selection of our charity based on previous presentations. We will also have many committee updates and vote on a new petition. Finally, WB Drew will have a great LEO presentation. Please RSVP on the website.
Remember to bring in an upwrapped toy or two for the Alley Shoppe Toy Drive. If you provide a toy, you eat for free.
Also, remember to come on down for the MetroEast 4th School of Instruction on 10/17 sponsored by AL5. Dinner a 6:30, school starts at 7:00. RSVP directly to evjokinen@gmail.com
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren,
Brother Nelson has asked for our help in helping The Alley Shoppe that is asking for help for kids 8-11 years old in their community.
We will have a large donation box set up right outside of the Lodge office and if you bring a new, unwrapped toy you won’t have to pay for that evening’s meal. Below are ideas/suggestions from the Alley Shoppe. If you donate to this cause at the October Stated Meeting, you will not be charged for dinner that night. THANKS!!!!
Here are some ideas for the gift drive recommended to keep the gifts under $20.
Ideas for 8-11 year olds:
Craft kits, jewelry making kits, art supplies, paint by number, science kits, soccer balls, basketballs, Tumble cars, model building kits
Games such as Jenga, Yahtzee, Spot it,
For the older kids:
$ 10.00 gift cards to a fast food restaurant or coffee shop. McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King, Starbucks etc. We put the gift cards in a mug with hot chocolate and some candy. We will add a fleece blanket with the mug/gift card as well. If your group wants to donate mugs they could also do that. Some people have liked to create the whole mug gift. Either way is fine with us.
They do take checks. They should be made out to Alley Shoppe.
Brethren:
Just a final reminder that our annual golf outing is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Monday, 9/25/2023 at Oak Marsh Golf Course. Please RSVP as soon as possible to WB Dave Roussopoulos (hiramabif@comcast.net).
See you there!
- Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
On Thursday, Sept. 14 we will be holding our annual Awards Night and Stated Meeting at the Heritage Center in Bloomington. 6:00 p.m. is dinner and the awards followed at 7:00 p.m. by the Stated Meeting. The Center really provides good food.
Cost is $25/person for this one (awardees and their guest dine for free). Please RSVP on the website. Please do so ASAP so we can get an accurate count.
See you there!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Brother Allan Floyd will be given the Hiram award on Thursday, August 10 at Mancinis. Social hour starts at 5:00 p.m.
UPDATE: 30 people have now registered so that consumes the "free dinner" slots. Mancinis can accomodate 10 more people so please RSVP on the website to attend for $30/head.
See you there!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
On Thursday, Sept. 14 we will be holding our annual Awards Night and Stated Meeting at the Heritage Center in Bloomington. 6:00 p.m. is dinner and the awards followed at 7:00 p.m. by the Stated Meeting. The Center really provides good food. Cost is $25/person for this one (awardees and their guest dine for free). Please RSVP on the website.
See you there!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Brother Allan Floyd will be given the Hiram award on Thursday, August 10 at Mancinis. Social hour starts at 5:00 p.m. AL5 is paying for each attending Brother and their guest....up to the first 30 people (15 couples) so RSVP on the website ASAP. We would hate to turn folks away so be sure to RSVP right away.
See you there!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
WB David Potter is a friend of our Senior Deacon, Jim Grittner. WB David is in the hospital in failing health. We are asking for prayers for his recovery.
SD Jim acted with David for 20 years a the MN Ren Fest. He is a great man.
Thank you, my Brothers.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
I sincerely hope your summer is going well and you are staying cool. During our "dark" summer, please do continue to send me any news of ailing Brothers and let me know if you have any special needs. (secretary@ancientlandmark5.com)
Attached is the June newsletter. Enjoy!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Join us for our May Stated Meeting this Thursday, 5/11/23 at 6:00 p.m. for dinner with the meeting to start at 7:00. We have lots to discuss such as our scholarship activites, the June 3 Master Mason degree, etc. As the weather is finally getting warmer, the Master has ordered that dress code is being relaxed in May to Business Casual.
Please remember to RSVP on the website. See you there!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren,
Our Brothers at St. Paul 3 would enjoy as many of us staying for their dinner after their meal and even offered to allow any of us who attend to have a complimentary meal. Rather than accepting their gracious offer, I will allow Brothers who attend their meeting and enjoy their meal to submit their receipt and be reimbursed for the expense. You may register at this link https://saintpaullodgenumberthree.wildapricot.org/event-5220445
Regarding our Ladies Brunch for May 20th, I am going to cancel this event due to not having enough participants. I will look for a future event we can have and bring our spouses/significant others to.
Sincerely,
Eric
Brethren:
Just a clarification on our 5/16 visit to St. Paul #3. There is indeed an optional dinner following the meeting, but it is necessary that you register for the dinner using the link:
https://saintpaullodgenumberthree.wildapricot.org/event-5220445
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
As you know, AL5 is planning on visiting St. Paul #3 on 5/16. They will be presenting an emulation of a pre-1990 Entered Apprentice Degree in conjunction with the “Stevenson Lecture” which is a lecture delivered in the style used by Thornton Wilder in his play, “Our Town.” Please be there at 6:00 p.m. The meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. No meal, but some of the Brothers go out for a meal after the meeting.
NOTE: It is necessary to register ASAP to attend.
https://saintpaullodgenumberthree.wildapricot.org/event-5220445
This should be a fun and educational meeting. Please plan to attend.
Sincerely, Shawn Hunter (on behalf of WM Eric)
Brethren:
This is an exciting week! On Tuesday (4/25) we will hold a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. to have our EA's prove-up. No food at this one so no need for an RSVP.
On Thursday (4/27) we will present the Fellowcraft degree for several candidates with dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. Tux or dark suit, please. Please RSVP on the website.
Please plan to attend both meetings if at all possible to show support for our Brothers.
Also, one final reminder for the Shiner's Trap Shoot on the 29th (see attached). You can register day-of. AL5 will reimburse entry fee.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brothers,
Master
Ancient Landmark Lodge #5
Brethren:
The WM has requested that AL5 field a team for this event to benefit the Shriners Healthcare Camps and U of M Masonic Childrens Hospital. Please see the attached flyer. Please respond to secretary@ancientlandmark5.com if you are interested in participating.
Thanks!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Please see the attached newsletter. Happy Reading! It's great to belong to Ancient Landmark Lodge 5!!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Please join us for the Entered Apprentice degree this Thursday, 3/23. Let's pack the sidelines to show support for our 2 new candidates. Dinner at 6:00, degree at 7:00. Tuxes or dark suits. Please RSVP on the website.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Coming off a very successful and fun Sweetheart's Dinner at Mancinis, we are now moving into our Spring degree season. At present we have 2 candidates for the EA degree on 3/23 and 7 candidates for the FC degree on 4/27! Our Lodge is really growing! I hope you will join us to welcome and cheeer on our new Brothers at these degrees. We will especially need lots of help for the FC degree (namely guides). Please contact me (secretary@ancientlandmark5.com) if you can help.
Meanwhile, stay warm and safe my Brothers.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Happy Valentines Day! Approved minutes are now being posted on Grandview for your viewing pleasure.
As a reminder, if you have ANY suggestions or need advice/help with ANYTHING, please do not hesitate to email me at secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
or call the office at 612-930-3432.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren: See attached.
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Bring your best chili to our next Stated Communication:
Thursday, Feb 9 at 6:00 pm (5:30 pm for contestants)
The Lodge will furnish toppings and beverages. And if you're not a chef and don't want to enter, please come down to Lodge and enjoy and judge the chili!
Click on the image above to RSVP
Brethren:
As you know, AL5 adopted a new bylaw and policy in 2022 which created the "Masters Endowment Fund" to provide donations to a charity selected by the Lodge each year. For 2022, the charity selected was 2nd Harvest Heartland. This great charity provides food to needy families throughout the area.
I am pleased to report that the Lodge and Lodge Brothers combined to donate over $14,000. This amount was matched by MN Masonic Charities so the grand total donated to 2nd Harvest was over $28,000 !!
On behalf of the Master and all the AL5 officers, THANK YOU, my Brothers. This is awesome result for our very first year implementing the Masters Endowment. We should all be very proud of our Craft and AL5.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Click on the image above to go to the al5mason.org RSVP page
Brethren:
This Saturday, 1/21, at 8:00 a.m. is the One-Day-To-Masonry at the Minneapolis Scottish Rite. Our very own WB Danny Baker will be in the role of Kind Solomon. Come on out and support Danny and witness the top-notch rituals. https://mnfreemasons.org/event/oneday-2023/
We are putting on the EA degree on 1/26 at Plato for 3 new candidates. Let's pack the sidelines to welcome our new Brothers! Dinner at 6:00 as usual.
Be sure to attend the February Stated Meeting on 2/9. The meeting will be preceeded by the famous annual chili cook-off. Bring your best crockpot of chili and may the best chili win!
Finally, make sure you have the Sweethearts dinner on your calendar for the evening of 2/19 at Mancinis.
As always, please make sure you RSVP on the website for all of these events (except for the 1-day).
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
We are again preparing to order a set of nametags from our vendor. If you would like a new nametag, they are $25 and must be paid for in advance. Just send an e-mail to secretary@ancientlandmark5.com with your order, specifying the EXACT wording/spelling of your name. Send your check to the office. We are also setting up an option to use Paypal on the website. All orders need to be in by the end of February, 2023.
Thanks!
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
I hope you are all well. Please see the attached list of key events and meetings and put them on your calendars (i.e. "Save the Date"). Obviously in addition to these events, we meet for Stated meetings on the second Thursday of each month. As always, the calendar is a bit of a work-in-progress so stay tuned for changes. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me. Thanks!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
The WM is proposing that AL5 field one or more teams for a fun mattress race fundraiser for a charity called Bridging. See the link below. The event is on Sat., March 11. Please email me if you could join us on that day for lots of fun and a great charitable cause. secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
https://bridging.org/get-involved/bedraceforbridging/
Thanks,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Just a reminder that the OPEN Installation of 2023 officers will take place at 9:00 a.m. sharp at Plato on Saturday, 1/7/23. Coffee and donuts will be available at 8:00 a.m. For officers the dress is formal/tux. Officers should be there by 8:15 a.m. to help prepare. Following the installation there will be a light lunch. PLEASE RSVP on the website. If you already filled out the RSVP, please do so again as we have experienced technical difficulties.
Thanks, my Brothers. See you there.
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Just a reminder that the OPEN Installation of 2023 officers will take place at 9:00 a.m. sharp at Plato on Saturday, 1/7/23. For officers the dress is formal/tux. Officers should be there by 8:15 a.m. to help prepare. Following the installation there will be a light lunch. PLEASE RSVP on the website. If you already filled out the RSVP, please do so again as we have experienced technical difficulties.
Thanks, my Brothers. See you there.
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Happy New Year. This is your official notification that applications are now being taken for the 2023 scholarships. Simply e-mail a request for an application form to me by March 15, 2023. No requests for applications will be taken after that date. Applications are then due back to me (via e-mail) by April 30, 2023. These are strict deadlines. The e-mail address is secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
Thanks!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Our WM-elect Eric Jokinen has been working with a charity called Bridging for some time. They provide used furniture and other items to families in need. Bridging is collecting blankets for families and would like your donations. Just drive up and drop off a blanket at any of the 4 metro Original Mattress Factories Saturday between 9am - 11am. See the following for more information:
Thank you, my Brothers.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
We just closed out our accounting for 2022 and wrote checks to our various charities. Thanks to your generosity, we contributed several hundred dollars to the Masonic Cancer Center and to the Masonic Visitation program at the Vet Hospital. As for our 2022 chosen charity, 2nd Harvest Heartland, when you add up all the member donations, direct member donations to 2nd Harvest, and our base and matching AL5 contributions, we collectively donated $14,752! THANK YOU, my Brothers!
Finally, I want to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Please stay safe and enjoy the holidays with friends and family. As always, if you need anything at all, please contact me. Take care.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
At long last AL5 is once again publishing a periodic newsletter. See attached. Thanks to SW Eric Jokinen for leading the charge to resurrect the newsletter. Enjoy, my Brothers.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
One final reminder to attend the final Stated Meeting of the year this Thursday, 12/8/22. Dinner at 6:00 (with your significant other invited to dine for free) with meeting at 7:00. Remember to RSVP on website. We will be electing officers for 2023! See you there.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
I hope you are all well and safe...and enjoying the snow! If you need anything, please contact me. Just another reminder that the FC prove-up for 11/29 is cancelled.
This is just a friendly reminder to join us on Saturday, December 3 for our Master Mason degree. We would love to have a great turnout to help make this sublime degree a memorable one and to support our Brothers. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a light breakfast followed by the Degree beginning prompting at 9:00 a.m. Following the degree we will serve a light lunch. Please RSVP on the web site. As a reminder, please adhere to Lodge decorum and dress appropriately (no jeans, shorts, sandels, etc.). Business casual or better is expected.
Thanks so much, my Brothers. I look forward to seeing you all at the degree!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
By order of the Worshipful Master, your lady or significant other is invited to join us at no cost for dinner at 6:00 p.m. before our December Stated Meeting on 12/8/22.! Please plan to join us for dinner (and the Stated Meeting, of course). It is VERY important to RSVP on the website so we can get a good count.
See you there, my Brothers.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Happy Thanksgiving, my Brothers!
I am thankful to each and every one of you and happy to be associated with such a great Lodge as Ancient Landmark #5. On behalf of the Worshipful Master and all of the Lodge officers, we sincerely hope you all have a safe and healthy holiday spent with loved ones and family.
Brothers, just a friendly reminder that we have a big Stated meeting in December (12/8) with officer elections and 2 (count 'em 2) petitions to vote on. Also, please mark you calendars for a special EA degree on January 26. At this time we plan to initiate 4 new candidates on that date!
Take care, my Brothers. As always, please do not hesitate to call or write me with suggestions, questions, or concerns.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
We are trying to clean up some of our records, specifically recording which Brothers have successfully completed their Master Mason Proficiency Exam (i.e. "prove-up"). If you completed this, you should have received a card indicating so. If you have yours, please snap a picture of it and e-mail it to secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
Thanks!
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren: WB James Stevenson has laid down his working tools. Rites are on Tuesday, 11/15/22 at 6:30 p.m. St. Paul Lodge 3. Please contact me ASAP if you can join us.
Thanks,
Shawn Hunter, Sec
shawn.h.hunter@gmail.com
Brethren:
The AL5 Fellowcraft degree planned for this Thursday, 10/27/22, has been CANCELLED. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly.
Thanks,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Just a friendly reminder that we are meeting at 7:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, 10/25 at Plato for the purpose of having an EA prove-up for our newest Entered Apprentice, Brother Josh LaMere. No dinner for this one, but please attend if you can. THANKS!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
Please join us on Thursday, 10/27 at Plato for the FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE! As usual, dinner at 6:00 with degree starting at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP on the website and come support our candidates as they take the next big step in their journey into Freemasonry.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
As you know, AL5 selected Second Harvest Heartland for our 2022 charity. The Lodge will match any donation you make until mid-December. Webmaster Danny Baker has worked hard and created a special online donation page on our website. Please use it!!! Just go to al5mason.org and click on Donate at the top. If you have questions, please contact me. Alternately, you can donate directly to Second Harvest Heartland and send me some proof of donation in order to get the match.
Thanks, Brothers!
Shawn Hunter Secretary
(612)-930-3432
Brethren:
It is my distinct honor to announce WB Jeremy Nienow as this year's Hiram Award recipient. Jeremy has been a tireless worker and advocate for Ancient Landmark Lodge #5 for many years and is highly deserving of this award. Please help celebrate by joining us at Mancinis at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23. The cost is $25/person. It is very important to RSVP on the web page. I sincerely hope to see you there!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren: Just a quick message for you to SAVE THE DATES for the following important events:
Officer Installation: 9:00 - noon, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023
Sweethearts dinner at Mancinis: Evening of Sunday, January 19, 2023
Thanks,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
As you may know, the Lodge elected to designate Second Harvest Heartland as our 2022 charity. Per our newly-adopted policy, the Lodge will match up to $9,300 of member donations to this charity. Please open your hearts and wallets and donate generously in order to maximize our Lodge match. We are off to a good start, closing in on $1,000 in member donations already! THANK YOU.
This message is meant to emphasize that although you can send a check directly to the Lodge, it is NOT necessary. If you would prefer, you can donate DIRECTLY to 2nd Harvest through a donor-advised fund, IRA, a check, or whatever. We just ask that you provide some kind of proof-of-donation to the Lodge so we can track your donation and match it per our policy. Proof-of-donation can be a Grant letter (e.g. from a donor-advised fund), a cancelled check, a receipt from 2nd Harvest, etc. Just mail the document to the Lodge office or (better yet) send it to secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
If you have questions, please call me at 612-930-3432.
Thank you, my Brothers.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Just a final reminder that AL5 is holding the Entered Apprentice degree on Thursday, Sept. 22 at Plato. Come join us for fellowship and a great dinner at 6:00 p.m. with the degree starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. As we will open the Lodge on the 1st degree, ALL Brothers (EA, FC, and MM) are invited to take part. Remember that the dress code is tux or dark suit.
Join us on 9/22 to support our newly-admitted Brother as he takes this first big step into the world of Freemasonry! As always, please RSVP on the website (al5mason.org).
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
AL5 is holding the Entered Apprentice degree on Thursday, Sept. 22 at Plato. Come join us for fellowship and a great dinner at 6:00 p.m. with the degree starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. As we will open the Lodge on the 1st degree, ALL Brothers (EA, FC, and MM) are invited to take part.
Join us on 9/22 to support our newly-admitted Brother as he takes this first big step into the world of Freemasonry! As always, please RSVP on the website (al5mason.org).
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
As you may know, the Lodge elected to designate Second Harvest Heartland as our 2022 charity. Per our newly-adopted policy, the Lodge will match up to $9,300 of member donations to this charity. Please open your hearts and wallets and donate generously in order to maximize our Lodge match. It is easy. Just send in a check to the office, made out to Ancient Landmark 5 with "2nd Harvest" in your memo field. Alternatively, if you directly donate to the charity through a donor-advised fund, IRA, etc., just send to the office some soft of proof-of-donation and we will count it towards the match. Please have your donations into the office by mid-December at the latest.
Brothers, I know these are tough times, but that is when the need for food relief is the greatest. As Masons, we will always pull together to help out those in need. Remember: Charity extends beyond the grave, through the boundless realms of eternity.
Thank you, my Brothers.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Just a reminder of our terrific Ladies Night on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Plato. All for just $20/couple, you get a great chicken dinner, BUNCO, prizes, and fellowship and fun. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. with BUNCO starting at 7:00. Please RSVP on the website (al5mason.org). See you there!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter
Brethren:
I hope this letter finds you all safe and well. Following our "dark" summer, the AL5 officers invite you to return to the Light by joining us at the September Stated Meeting on Thursday, 9/8/22. As usual, dinner and fellowship at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00. We have a full agenda including selecting our 2022 charity! At dinner, presentations will be given by representatives from Second Harvest, Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity. As always, please RSVP on the website so we can get a good count for dinner.
Hope to see all of you this Thursday!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
The Master has directed me to remind you that on Thursday, Sept. 29, we will be holding our annual Ladies Night at Plato. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. with Bunco and other fun activities to follow. More details to follow. Please RSVP on the website.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
This is a heads-up that we have a very busy September planned as we come back to the Light after a summer of Masonic darkness. There are 5 Thursdays and we have an event on EVERY one of them. Principal officers meeting is Sept 1st. As always, any Brother is welcome to attend, just drop me a line.
At the 9/8 Stated meeting we will receive presentations (at dinner) by Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, and Salvation Army. We will discuss and VOTE for the winning 2022 charity at the Stated Meeting (per our newly-adopted policy on giving).
We have an EA degree rehearsal on 9/15 and the degree itself a week later.
We will have a Ladies Night on the last Thursday. Details to follow.
Hope to see you there.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
I am pleased to announced that the Worshipful Master has chosen to honor WB Jeremy Nienow with the Hiram Award! Banquet details are still being worked out, but please SAVE THE DATE.......We will celebrate on the evening of Sunday, October 23 at Oak Marsh in Oakdale. Details to follow.
Please join me in congratulating Jeremy. Well-deserved, sir!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Just a friendly reminder that you have a deadline of AUGUST 1st to register for our exciting Lodge visit to Canada. To register, please immediately contact the trip chairman, Ron Larson, at 651-439-9089.
Every 4 years, our Lodge visits our "sister" Lodge, Ancient Landmark #3, in Winnipeg, Canada. We spend the Labor Day weekend breaking bread, seeing the sites, learning how their Lodge works, and generally enjoying each other's company. Your ladies are welcome to join us. The Lodge has decided to defray some costs including a gas stipend and some of the hotel expenses. For more information and to sign up, please contact Ron Larson.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
The roll of the workmen has been called and one Brother has failed to answer. Alas, WB Don Olsen has laid down his working tools and has joined the Celestial Lodge above. We will be conducting a Masonic Funeral on Saturday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation starts at 9:00 a.m. Please be there no later than 10:30 a.m.
Kok Funeral Home - CG
7676 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 651-341-1373.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Just a final reminder that we will be meeting this Thursday, June 9, for dinner at 6:00 p.m. and meeting at 7:00 at the beautiful Grand Lodge Heritage Center in Bloomington. If you have not already done so, please RSVP on the website. Also, the Master has directed me to inform you than business casual attire is fine for dress, but please no jeans, shorts, sandels, T-shirts, etc. If you have an AL5 polo shirt, that would be great (hopefully with khakis). I hope to see you there!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
First, congrats to our newest Master Mason, Grant Robinson. The Lodge put on a heck of a degree on Saturday.
This is a friendly reminder that our June Stated Meeting is being held on June 9 (Thursday) at the beautiful Heritage Center in Bloomington. Dinner at 6:00 and gavel at 7:00. Our LEO has indicated that he will providing a free gift to all attendees! If you are interested in joining Brother Tony Nelson for a tour of the facility at 3:00 p.m. that day, please call him at 651-494-7758. See you there!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren: If you ordered a nametag, it has arrived. Please see me in the office. I will also bring to each stated meeting. $15 if you never have had one. $0 if this is your first.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Ancient Landmark #5 Visitation to
Ancient Landmark #3
Friday, September 2 to
Sunday, September 4, 2022
This visitation is focused as revitalization for the Ancient Landmark Brethren and guests. As a courtesy and due to the long 2 year hiatus, all meals and events are subsidized courtesy of Ancient Landmark 3.
Please open the attached PDF document for more information and RSVP/Registration form.
Regsitration must be submitted by August 1st.
Brethren:
Although it is on our website calendar, there is no FC prove-up on 5/31 (Tues night).
There IS a Master Mason degree THIS SATURDAY, June 4, with breakfast at 8:00 and the degree starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please join us for the sublime degree and to support our Brothers as they are raised. Per the WM, the expected dress code is khakis and a blue golf short, preferrably one with AL5 logo. Please RSVP on the website. Hope to see you there.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
The previous posting erroneously stated that the June Stated meeting is on June 4. The actual date is June 9 (Thursday). Please RSVP on the web site.
See you at the beautiful Heritage Center!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
I hope you are all well and safe. If you need anything, please contact me.
This is just a friendly reminder to join us on Saturday, June 4 for our Master Mason degree. We plan to raise 2 Brothers and would love to have a great turnout to help make this sublime degree a memorable one and to support our Brothers. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a light breakfast followed by the Degree beginning prompting at 9:00 a.m. Following the degree we will serve a light lunch. Please RSVP on the web site. As a reminder, please adhere to Lodge decorum and dress appropriately (no jeans, shorts, sandels, etc.). Business casual or better is expected.
Thanks so much, my Brothers. I look forward to seeing you all at the degree!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
I hope you are all well and safe. This is just a friendly reminder that we are holding our Stated Meeting this Thursday, May 12th at Plato. Dinner at 6:00 with ritual opening at 7:00. As always, we have a full agenda and will be voting on the important by-law change governing our charitable donations (formal notice previously sent out). Hope to see you there! Please RSVP on the web site.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Thanks to all those who attended WB Todd Henderson's Masonic funeral on Thursday. There were about 80 attendees and the family was very grateful.
Unfortunately, IB Jerry Johnson attended the funeral and just tested positve for Covid. Jerry was wearing a mask nearly the entire evening. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly.
Stay safe, my Brothers,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary, AL5
Brethren:
After much further discussion with the family, the Todd Henderson Masonic funeral has been moved to this Thursday, 4/28/22 at 6:00 p.m. We will gather in the dining hall at Plato at 5:30. Obviously this means we are cancelling the FC degree we had planned for that night. Hope to see you all there.
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Sec.
Brethren:
The role of the workmen has been called and one Brother has not answered. WB Todd Henderson has laid down his working tools and has been called to the Celestial Lodge above. Although we are deeply saddened, we are grateful and thankful to have known him, worked with him, and laughed with him while he walked this Earth. Our deepest sympathies to his family and all those who loved him.
Please join us for a Masonic Funeral for WB Todd:
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200 E. Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN
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Sunday, May 1, 2022
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3:30 p.m. gather in dining hall
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4:00 funeral
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5:00 visitation and light refreshments
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary, AL5
My Brothers:
I hope this message finds you all well and safe. As always, please reach out to me at secretary@ancientlandmark5.com if you are hurting or need help in any way.
This is a reminder that we are putting on a Fellowcraft Degree on Thursday, 4/28/22 at Plato. As usual, dinner at 6:00 and degree at 7:00. Dress is tux or dark suit. Brother Mike Doyle has a great dinner lined up so please RSVP on the web site so we can get an accurate number. The degree team has been working very hard. I hope you will all come on down and witness a great degree.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary, AL5
Brethren:
The Lodge is proposing a Bylaws change which was sent to you via EMail a couple weeks again. It has been read in Lodge twice and has the approval of the Grand Lodge. The final step is for our Lodge to formally ratify the change with a 2/3 vote of members present at the May Stated Meeting on 5/12/2022. This is your formal notification of that meeting. Brothers without email addresses will be notified via US mail. If you have questions or need another copy of the proposed amendment, please contact me at secretary@ancientlandmark5.com.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
I am sad to report that several AL5 officers have Covid and several others have been recently exposed. By order of the WM, the April Stated meeting has been CANCELLED. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Brethen:
Just a quick reminder that we are holding an Entered Apprentice degree this Thursday, 3/24/22, at 7:00 p.m. Dinner is at 6:00. The degree team has been working very hard to put on a great, memorable degree. Please join us to welcome a new Brother into our fraternity!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, AL5 Secretary
Brethren:
The Lodge is proposing a Bylaws change (stated below). It has been read in Lodge twice and has the approval of the Grand Lodge. The final step is for our Lodge to formally ratify the change with a 2/3 vote of members present at the April Stated Meeting. This is your formal notification of that meeting. Brothers without email addresses will be notified via US mail. If you have questions, please contact me at secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
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RESOLUTION TO AMEND LODGE BYLAWS TO CREATE ANNUAL BUDGET ITEM FOR PHILANTHROPIC DONATIONS
WHEREAS, the members of Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 are desirous of making philanthropic donations to charitable organizations in the local community, and,
WHEREAS, the lodge has an investment portfolio currently valued at more than $1.75 million, and,
WHEREAS, the lodge acknowledges responsible financial management is necessary to safeguard Lodge assets for future generations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article III, Section 12 of the bylaws of this lodge be amended as follows:
Current
Article III, Section 12. The Financial Committee at the direction of the Master, shall present to the Lodge at the State communication in February annually, a proposed budget for the ensuing year, to include an estimate of all moneys to be received and any amounts to be expended.
Amended
Article III, Section 12. The Financial Committee at the direction of the Master, shall present to the Lodge at the State communication in February annually, a proposed budget for the ensuing year, to include an estimate of all moneys to be received and any amounts to be expended.
- The budget will include an amount for charitable donations to outside organizations, which shall not exceed 10% of the lodge’s average annual investment portfolio earnings, net of all withdrawals and fees, as reported in the last three years.
Brethren:
Our March Stated Meeting is this Thursday, March 10. As usual, dinner at 6:00 (yummy potroast by Chef Mike Doyle) and meeting at 7:00. We will have a prospect, Josh LaMere, joining us for dinner and fellowship. Come on down to meet Josh and also to welcome our newest Master Mason, Brother Chris Weger who was raised last week in Helios Lodge.
Following the guidance of local governments and Masonic organizations, we are happy at last to relax the rules for mandatory masking, although social distancing, sanitizing, etc. are strongly encouraged.
Come on down and join in the fellowship and fun! Please RSVP on the website...especially important if you are an EA or FC!! See you then. Stay safe.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary; secretary@ancientlandmark5.com
Some details on the 3/31 Ladies Night:
- Bring your ladies and/or significant other
- 6:00 p.m. start
- BINGO hosted by Art Lingo
- Leisurely BBQ meal
- Please RSVP by March 28
- Contact secretary@ancientlandmark5.com for questions or suggestions
Brethren:
We have an exciting month of March in store for you! March 10 Stated Meeting followed by an Entered Apprentice degree on March 24, both with 6:00 p.m. dinner and 7:00 event. Most importantly, Ladies Night is 6:00 p.m. on March 31 with more details to follow. Please jump onto the al5mason.org website and RSVP for these great events.
Stay safe, my Brothers.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
We have lost contact with one of our members, Brother Michael DeBough. We have no email address, the phone number we have has been disconnected and mailings to the several postal addresses we have on file have all been returned. I am hopeful that one of you Brothers can provide me contact information so I can get ahold of our missing Brother. If you have any information, please send to me at secretary@ancientlandmark5.com.
Thanks!
- Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
Just a final reminder that we will be gathering for cards and games on 2/24 down at Plato. Significant others, friends, and prospects are all welcome! We will kick off at 6:00 p.m. and wind up around 8:30. We will have make-your-own sandwiches with chips, pop, and cookies. A free-will donation wil be taken to help defray costs.
Brethren:
As always, I sincerely hope you are all staying safe, warm, and Covid-free. First, THANK YOU to the many Brothers who have heeded my call and paid their outstanding dues balance. HOWEVER, we still have WAY too many members who are behind and need to pay their dues. Roughly HALF of our members owe past dues! Many members owe for multiple years. A small number of Brothers actually owe for 3 years! I am sure you all agree that this is unacceptable and certainly unsustainable.
Brothers, please, please, PLEASE log onto Grandview, check your balance, and send in a check (or pay with PayPal on Grandview). If you don't know how to get into Grandview, please call me. If you want me to simply tell you your outstanding balance, please call me. If you have special financial circumstances, please call me. If you just want to talk, please call me! :-)
The Lodge only works if we all do our part and keep current with dues. Please help us get caught up and current.
Thank you, my Brothers. Stay safe.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary, AL5. secretary@ancientlandmark5.com. (612)-930-3432
Brethren:
This is a final reminder that we are once again having our Annual Sweethearts Dinner at Mancini's. This time honored tradition is a great way to socialize and get to know your brothers and their significant others outside of Lodge. At present, we have more than 30 people attending so this is sure to be the social event of the season!
This year we will be gathering starting at 5pm on Sunday, February 20th. The cost is just $25.00 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, main course, and more.
Please RSVP by TODAY (Feb 14) if at all possible on our AL5 page https://www.al5mason.org/rsvp.html - You can pay via PayPal on the website or pay at the door.
I hope to see you for this wonderful evening.
ALSO, put Thursday, 2/24 on your calendar for 6:00 p.m. for card night down at Plato. We will be playing cribbage and many other card games. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP on the website. See you there as well!
Fraternally,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
This is a formal notification that the 2022 Scholarship program has begun. If you know of deserving post-secondary students who are in need, please send an email to secretary@ancientlandmark5.com to obtain an application. Requests for applications must be received by March 15 and completed applications need to be sent to me electronically by May 1.
Thank you, my Brothers.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary
Brethren:
I hope this message finds you all safe, warm, and happy, Brighten up your cold winter with some piping-hot chili this Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Stated Meeting. This is the annual chili cook-off contest (see attached flyer). Contestants set up at 5:30 with chili feed at 6:00 with Stated Meeting at 7:00. We plan to open the Stated on the 2nd degree, unless we have EAs.
Remember to RSVP on the website. Bring your best chili and cheer on the constestants. May the best chili win!!
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, AL5 Secretary
Brothers,
We are once again having our Annual Sweethearts Dinner at Mancini's. This time honored tradition is a great way to socialize and get to know your brothers and their significant others outside of Lodge.
This year we will be gathering starting at 5pm on Sunday, February 20th.
The cost is just $25.00 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, main course, and more.
Please RSVP by Feb. 14th - on our AL5 page https://www.al5mason.org/rsvp.html - You can pay via pay pal also on the website, or pay at the door.
Also be aware, there is currently a requirement in St. Paul that all attendees are fully vacinated, or have a recent negative covid test.
I hope to see you for this wonderful evening.
Fraternally,
Jeremy Nienow
Past Master, AL5
Brethren:
I sincerely hope you are all staying safe, warm, and Covid-free. Today I am writing to ask all of you to log into Grandview (our Lodge Management System) to check your dues balance. We have many (way too many) members who are now in arears on their dues. If you owe a balance, please remit ASAP using Grandview Paypal or by sending in a check to the AL5 office on Plato Ave. The Lodge only works if we all do our part and keep current with dues. If you have any questions or issues or need instruction on how to log onto Grandview, please contact me.
Thank you, my Brothers. Stay safe.
Fraternally yours,
Shawn Hunter, Secretary, AL5