Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
Brothers, This is a reminder that Fellowship 236 lodge regular is tonight. Dinner is at 6:00 PM with lodge to follow at 7:00 PM. Dress code will be dark suit and tie for all business meetings. Degrees will be tuxedo's for officers and dark suits for others. We will open on the EA Degree. Newsletter attached! See everyone there! Fraternally, Todd Lamb Worshipful Master Fellowship Lodge 236 |
Brothers,
This is just a reminder of our meeting on, Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. JW Matt Berry is preparing a gut warming Chili-and Soup/Salad bar starting at 6pm. We will then make our way to the lodge room for a 7pm regular communication. Minutes from our December meeting and our most recent 2026 Officer Installation are attached to this email. This month WB Jerry Preston will Educate us on Roberts Rules of Order as our lodge education topic.
Looking forward to see you on Tuesday!
Fraternally,
Brian Mason - Secretary
December Special Communication 2025 Minutes.pdf
Brethren,
My SINCERE APOLOGY for the confusion. This is a reminder that there will be a Christmas Potluck this SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st, 2025 at 2 P.M. (NOT Saturday, the 20th as previously reported) at the Swartz Creek Masonic Temple. Bring a dish to pass, along with your families, and come and enjoy some Masonic Christmas Fellowship before the Jolly one comes to visit! Hope to see everyone there!
Fraternally,
Todd Lamb
Worshipful Master
Fellowship Lodge 236
951-473-7889
Brethren,
This is a reminder that there will be a Christmas Potluck this Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 2 P.M. at the Swartz Creek Masonic Temple. Bring a dish to pass, along with your families, and come and enjoy some Masonic Christmas Fellowship before the Jolly one comes to visit! Hope to see everyone there!
Todd Lamb
Worshipful Master
Fellowship Lodge 236
951-473-7889
Brethren,
This is just a reminder of our meeting Tonight Tuesday, December 9th. We will have another awesome meal starting at 6pm (See dinner program below for details). We will then make our way to the lodge room for a 7pm Special Communication where Worshipful Master Austin Conquest will open the lodge on the Master Mason Degree to install our slate of officers for 2026 (See Installation program below for details). Please come out and support these new officers with your presence as they begin their work to revitalize the lodge!
Hope to see you all tomorrow evening!
Fraternally,
Todd A. Lamb
Worshipful Master - Elect
Brethren,
This is just a reminder of our meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 9th. We will have another awesome meal starting at 6pm (See dinner program below for details). We will then make our way to the lodge room for a 7pm Special Communication where Worshipful Master Austin Conquest will open the lodge on the Master Mason Degree to install our slate of officers for 2026 (See Installation program below for details). Please come out and support these new officers with your presence as they begin their work to revitalize the lodge!
Hope to see you all tomorrow evening!
Fraternally,
Todd A. Lamb
Worshipful Master - Elect
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OfficersWorshipful MasterTodd Lamb (951) 473-7889 TLamb10@Comcast.net Senior Warden Mario Zepeda (810) 877-1331 OmegaZep@Yahoo.com Junior Warden Matthew Berry (810) 938-9314 matt002031@icloud.com Secretary Brian Mason (810) 874-5972 b.mason14u@gmail.com Treasurer Don Schoellig 955-4545 donschoe@coomcast.net Senior Deacon Tyler Hart (810) 493-4968 teachout1992@gmail.com Junior Deacon Jared Whitman jaredwhitman@gmail.com Lodge Education Officer WB Jerry Preston (810) 348-4777 jlpreston11@gmail.com Sr. Steward Nic Custer (810) 919- 4806 ncuster@Umich.ed Sr. Steward Roy Mejia (810) 206-6363 roymejia19@gmail.com Jr. Steward Eugene Herbig (810) 394-3866 eugeneherbig@hotmail.com Jr. Steward Mark Sturtz (810) 736-8918 marksturtz@hotmail.com Tiler Larry Whitman lwhit4650@gmail.com December 2025 Birthdays Jeremy Burhans- 12/01Brady Smith - 12/09 Jack Armstrong - 12/16 Konstantinos Saites -12/24 January 2026 Birthdays Ronald Walker - 01/01 Michael Rhoades - 01/-09 Michael Grumley - 01/10 Dale Kuehn - 01/12 Jerry Crossnoe - 01/21 Bruce- Whitman - 01/23 Brian Sabin - 01/25 Brandon O'Brien - 01/25 William Taggert - 01/27 Josef Martinu -01/30 February 2026 Birthdays James Avery - 02/03 Carl Davis - 02/07 Andrew Champine - 02/12 Bobbie Havener - 02/13 Byrl Burris - 02/16 Gary Childs - 02/24 Randall Cochrane = 02/24 | From the East Happy New Year to the Brethren and families of Fellowship Lodge 236! To begin, I am humbled to have been chosen to lead our beloved lodge through its revitalization journey so that we can continue to serve our home communities of Flint and Davison, MI for another 150+ years.In an age where communication flows through social media, printed newsletters, email and instant messaging, it's essential to utilize every tool at our disposal to bridge distances and foster connections - ensuring that every member, whether active or inactive, feels informed, valued, and a part of our ancient fraternity. I am a big believer in communicating. So fair warning you may receive the some of the same information via text, Email, Electronic and postal mailed newsletters. But rest assured you will know what to expect at the next lodge regular/Stated communication at least a month in advance as well as available travel opportunities up to the publish date of this newsletter. To this end as we begin our new masonic year I am eager to share our plans with ALL of our brothers near and far and keep all lodge members well informed of our progress as we work to reengage with our brethren and fan that burning taper residing within each of us and bring our brothers light, more light and further light in masonry. We will accomplish this through a dedicated focus on the fundamental Masonic Tenets of Brotherly, Relief and Truth. On to setting the craft at work and giving them proper instruction. Brothers, We have much work to be done to lay the ground work for revitalization over the next 3-5 Years. That revitalization begins with the ability to confer degrees professionally and in a manner that makes an impression on the candidates. Therefore, with deep sincerity I am asking for your support in this and earnestly request that each of you re-commit yourself to your obligation to "improve myself in Masonry", through frequent and disciplined study of the ritual as well as active and frequent participation in lodge activities. Whether you currently hold an elected or appointed officer position or have aspirations for leadership and want to join the line of officers we have a fundamental responsibility to initiate, pass and raise prospective candidates in a manner that honors the ancient usages and customs of our craft which includes the memorized recitation of the rituals. This can be done through a daily focus incrementally learn each of the rituals and associated lectures. We are fortunate to have many regular and honorary members who are well versed in ritual. The officers will each be assigned a Past Master/DDI mentor who will be a resource to you for ritual proficiency improvement. They are eager to answer your questions or coach you where you need coaching. However, it starts with you committing yourself to incremental improvement. Further, as a lodge we are fortunate and blessed to have the ability to manage a meaningful and impactful philanthropic program that can continue to make a difference in the lives of our distressed brothers, widows, orphans, and communities members/organizations in need. I look forward to reporting our goals and successes for 2026 in our next issue. Finally, frequent and fun fellowship opportunities will abound over the next year and I want to extended a sincere invitation to each of you to join us. Whether you fancy visiting the world renowned Detroit Masonic Temple, George Washington National Masonic Memorial, enjoying a Patriotic Flag Day picnic with your family, or an evening of Bourbon and Cigars with your masonic brothers, we will have something for everyone and we are just getting started. So please join us lodge renewal first hand. In closing, your opinions and wishes on what how to improve our lodge are are earnestly requested. You should have received either a paper survey or an email asking you to complete the survey electronically. Please do your best to complete than within the next week. I will compile the input and present it back to the lodge and we together will use it to shape our activities over the next 1-3 years. Finally, I again want to thank all of my Lodge Brethren with a special thanks to our honorary members who are always there to lend a hand when asked. I look forward to this next year and continuing to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood within our fraternity. Lodge Education January 6th Roberts Rules of order - How to Hold Better Meetings Review education plan for the year Assignment 1 - EA Obligation January 20th EA Degree Re-obligation discussion February 3rd February 17th | "The most important part of any masonic gathering is not the business, but the fellowship. We have meals before each Stated/Special Communication beginning at 6:00 PM. to foster fellowship! Please come and Join us! Monthly Stated Communications every 1st Tuesday, 7:00PM Monthly Special Lodge Education Communication every third Tuesday, 7:00PM 7839 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 If you need a ride to lodge, let us know! All Visitors Welcome! In 2026, Fellowship Lodge 236 We will not be going dark this year! We will operate in the months of July and August! From the South January Meal Soup & Salad Du'jour Aperitif Tossed Salad Main Course Chili Chicken Tortilla Chicken Noodle Cracker Medley Desert Carrot Cake February Meal Apertif Tossed Salad Main Course Spaghetti & Meatballs March Meal Main Course French Dip Sandwiches | |
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Who | Date | Time | What |
| Fellowship 236 | Tuesday, January 6 | 6:00 PM-D/7:00 PM-L | Stated Regular Communication |
| Morning Star 556- Swartz Creek Masonic Temple Travel Opportunity! | Monday, January 19 | 9:00 AM-B/7:00 AM-L | Round Robin - Junior Warden Day EA Degree |
| Fellowship 236-Swartz Creek Masonic Temple | Tuesday, January 20th | 6:00 PM-D/7:00 PM-L | Lodge education Special Special Communication |
| King Solomon's Club- Linden Lodge # 132-Linden Masonic Temple Travel Opportunity! | Saturday, January 24th | 6:00 PM-D/7:00 PM-L | KSC Outstanding Master and Installation of Officers RSVP ronwright2000@yahoo.com |
| Vienna Lodge #205 Travel Opportunity! | Tuesday, January 27th | 6:00 PM-D/7:00 PM-L | Conferral of EA Degree |
| Fellowship 236 Swartz Creek Masonic Temple | Tuesday, February 3rd | 6:00 PM-D/7:00 PM-L | Stated Regular Communication |
| Genesee Lodge #174 - Flushing Masonic Temple Travel Opportunity! | Wednesday, February 11th | 7:00 PM-L | Summons - School of Instruction Districts 15, 16 & 17 |
| Fellowship 236-Swartz Creek Masonic Temple | Tuesday, February 17tth | 6:00 PM-D/7:00 PM-L | Lodge education Special Special Communication |
| Swartz Creek Lodge #458# 236 Travel Opportunity! | Wednesday, February 18th | 6:00 PM-D/7:00 PM-L | Round Robin - Worshipful Master Night MM Degree |
| George Washington Masonic National Memorial Travel Opportunity! | Friday, February 19th - Sunday, February 21st | 8:00 AM - 12: 00 PM 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM | GW Symposium Gala reception & Banquet |
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Brothers,
This is just a reminder of our meeting tonight, Tuesday, December 2nd. We will have what sounds like an awesome meal starting at 6pm. We will then make our way to the lodge room for a 7pm regular communication. Minutes from our November meeting and our most recent Master Mason degree are attached to this email.
Allow me a moment of personal privilege so I can say thank you for the opportunity to serve as Secretary for the last few years. While it has been a pleasure serving you all, and especially serving under WM Austin Conquest, I look forward to finally being able to wear my Past Master apron to lodge!
Hope to see you all tonight!
Fraternally,
Jeff Downing, P.M. - Secretary
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
| Greetings Brothers, Just a reminder of our Regular Communication on Tuesday, October 7th. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm, and the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. Minutes from our October Regular, as well as our joint Fellowcraft Degree, are attached for your review. Please bring any additions or corrections with you Tuesday to the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Jeff Downing, P.M. Secretary Fellowship Lodge #236 September Monthly Minutes.docx 9-16-25 Special Meeting - FC Degree.docx |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
| Brothers All, Hopefully everyone had a great summer - I know I did! Now it's time to get back to work. Our September stated meeting will be held Tuesday, September 2nd. We will eat at 6:00pm, and the gavel will fall at 7:00pm. Please find the minutes from our June stated meeting, as well as minutes from our EA degree on June 24th attached. If you have any additions or corrections, please bring them with you Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing everyone again! Fraternally, Jeff Downing, P.M. Secretary - Fellowship Lodge 236 June 2025 Monthly Minutes.docx June EA Degree Minutes.docx |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
| Brothers, Please join us Tuesday, June 3rd for our June regular communication. Dinner will be provided at 6:00pm. Please RSVP to Bro. Matt Berry if you plan to attend so he can make sure there is enough food. You can text message him at 810-201-6315. We will have a meeting at 7:00pm. This is a pretty important meeting. We will continue discussion on our potential consolidation with Swartz Creek Lodge. WB Jerry Preston will present findings of his committee's meetings in this regard. Please plan to attend to help steer YOUR lodge going forward. The minutes of our May communication are attached for your review and approval. Please bring any corrections or additions with you Tuesday. Fraternally, Jeff Downing, P.M. Secretary - Fellowship Lodge #236 May Monthly Minutes 2025.docx |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
| Please see the attached flyer for information on our upcoming flagpole and veterans monument dedication event. Fraternally, Jeff Downing, P.M. Secretary - Fellowship Lodge #236 1 JUNE 17 Flag and Monument.pdf |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
Members of Fellowship Lodge #236... Last night at our regular May meeting, the committee on the future of 236 informally reported that because we are unable to fill the line with the required officers, the recommendation will be to consolidate 236 with Swartz Creek #458. The plan is to present this formal resolution at the June Regular and take the final vote at the September Regular. There is quite a bit of support for this and some opposition. Personally, I think this solution only provides "hospice" for our lodge and Masonry in general. I was shocked when I learned that some 20 years ago we had some 60,000 members in Michigan and today that number is less than 16,000! It appears as if young men are not finding Masonry relevant. Apparently they do not feel that Masonry fills a need for them in today's modern world. I asked for and was granted permission by our Master, to form an Ad Hoc Committee to explore all options to revitalize and reinvigorate our lodge. I hope to learn if and how we can provide relevance for young men while maintaining our Masonic Landmarks. I am seeking members to join this committee!!! Please let me know if you would like to join us. Please send me an email with your name, email address and phone number. Also let me know if you can attend meetings via Zoom. I anticipate some Hybrid and Zoom only meetings. I would like your response no later than Monday (5/12/25) So we can begin this work ASAP. I am hoping that we can have a good start on this by the June regular and conclude with a recommendation at the September Regular. Please email me - jlpreston11@gmail.com - With your thoughts and your agreement to serve on this committee I appreciate your help. Jerry Preston Fellowship #236 L.E.O. 810-348-4777 |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
| Greetings brothers, Please join us on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 for our May Regular Communication and dinner. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. We have very important business to discuss and would appreciate your attendance. Please find a copy of April's meeting minutes attached. If there are any corrections, please bring them to the meeting Tuesday. Fraternally, Jeff Downing, P.M. Secretary - fellowship Lodge #236 April Monthly Minutes.docx |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
Brothers of Fellowship Lodge #236, As many of you are aware, attendance at regular communications and participation in lodge affairs has been on the decline in recent years. We have no moving line of officers and are unable to put on degrees or memorials ourselves without significant help from other lodges. Additionally, we are losing far more members than we are gaining. To move forward and save our lodge, myself and the majority of the active membership have begun pursuing a consolidation between ourselves and Swartz Creek #458. We feel this course of action is best in order to keep our members and resources without going defunct, going our separate ways, and surrendering our assets to Grand Lodge. We are still discussing the terms of a merger, and will obviously have an official vote on the matter with due notice to the membership. In the meantime, I would like your opinions on other possible courses of action. It has been suggested that the move to Swartz Creek has caused many of the former Davison Lodge members to stop attending. Would these members prefer we move again, perhaps to Davison or Burton? Your opinion matters to this Lodge. Please respond with your preference: should we consolidate with Swartz Creek or another lodge? Move to a new location? Something else? I look forward to hearing from you and moving forward together. Fraternally, Austin Conquest, PM Worshipful Master Fellowship Lodge #236 |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
| Brethren, Just a reminder that our April regular meeting is tomorrow, April 1st, 2025. We will have dinner at 6pm. The meeting will open at 7pm. We have lots to discuss and value your opinion! Please find the minutes from our March meeting attached to this post. If there are any questions or corrections, please bring them to the meeting Tuesday. Fraternally, Jeff Downing, P.M. Secretary, Fellowship Lodge #236 March Monthly Minutes.docx |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
All Fellowship brothers who plan to attend the Unity Gala event on March 23rd will please meet at the Swartz Creek temple by 3pm for carpooling. WB Jerry Preston has rented a 10-person van, which should accommodate everyone. Remember to register and pay for your ticket ahead of time! Save the confirmation email as you will be reimbursed for expenses by the Lodge. The event is black tie so please wear either a tux with a black bowtie or a black suit with a black necktie. Hope you can join us! Fraternally, Austin Conquest, PM Worshipful Master Fellowship Lodge #236 |
Fellowship No. 236 Grand Lodge Of Michigan |
| Greetings Brothers, This email is a reminder of our Stated Business Meeting this coming Tuesday, Match 4th, 2025. We will have dinner prior to the meeting at 6pm. WM Conquest will bring us to order at 7pm. Please find the minutes from our last stated meeting attached to this email. Please bring any corrections or changes to lodge with you. If there are no corrections, please prepare to approve the minutes as delivered. Thanks to everyone who has gotten their dues paid. Fraternally, Jeff Downing, P.M. Secretary - Fellowship Lodge #236 March Monthly Minutes.docx |