JUNE 9,2025 STATED MEETING MINUTE.pdf

Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, here is the June 9th Stated Meeting Minutes. Please let me know of any corrections Stephen Ingram/Secretary

MAY 12, 2025 MINUTES.pdf

Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, here are the May 12, 2025 minutes Steve

APRIL 14, 2025 MINUTES.pdf

Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, here are the APRIL 14TH Minutes Steve

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Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

BRETHREN, Just a reminder that Monday Feb. 10th will be our monthly Stated Meeting starting at 7PM. Dinner will be served starting at 6PM, I hear it might be Pot Pies! sounds interesting. Hope to see you all there. Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary Newport Masonic Lodge #118

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Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, It has been brought to my attention that this Masonic ring was found near the Huntington bank [ the old TCF ]  on Friday, if you lost one let me know. Stephen Ingram/Secretary Newport Lodge #118

Newport Lodge Special Meeting Installation Jan. 11,2025.dotx

Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, Here are the Minutes of the Installation of Officers from Jan. 11,2025 Steve

DECEMBER 9, 2024 STATED MEETING MINUTES, NEWPORT LODGE #118.pdf

Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, here are the minutes of our December 9,2024 Stated Meeting Steve

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Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, here are the November Stated Meeting Minutes

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Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

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Brothers,

Just a quick note to let you know that we are starting to equip Woodbury Police and Fire Departments with the Fire Suppression Tools that we have been passing out lately. this is being done with the help of the Woodbury American Legion, loins club of Woodbury and various donations in their community. 11 units have been ordered so far and their goal is 40

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Newport No. 118 Grand Lodge Of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M.

APRIL 8,2024 STATED MEETING.pdf

Brethren,

here are the April 8 2024 minutes, sorry they are so late 

Stephen Ingram

Brethren,

WM Hunter Pettit is requesting help with the Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday Evening, hours are 4 PM to 7PM if you can help, please just show up or contact Hunter or Me Hunter 952-449-1423 or 651-757-8046 

We have given out 21 of the 22 Fire Suppression Tools that we have purchased for 1st Responders in our area with the promise so far for 5 more. We are doing a fantastic job with these. If you want to donate or if you can have your employer donate let me know. I will include the letter that we have been using for potential donator's

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

WM Hunter Pettit is requesting help with the Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday Evening, hours are 4 PM to 7PM if you can help, please just show up or contact Hunter or Me Hunter 952-449-1423 or 651-757-8046 

We have given out 21 of the 22 Fire Suppression Tools that we have purchased for 1st Responders in our area with the promise so far for 5 more. We are doing a fantastic job with these. If you want to donate or if you can have your employer donate let me know. I will include the letter that we have been using for potential donator's

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

WM Hunter Pettit is requesting help with the Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday Evening, hours are 4 PM to 7PM if you can help, please just show up or contact Hunter or Me Hunter 952-449-1423 or 651-757-8046 

We have given out 21 of the 22 Fire Suppression Tools that we have purchased for 1st Responders in our area with the promise so far for 5 more. We are doing a fantastic job with these. If you want to donate or if you can have your employer donate let me know. I will include the letter that we have been using for potential donator's

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

WM Hunter Pettit is requesting help with the Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday Evening, hours are 4 PM to 7PM if you can help, please just show up or contact Hunter or Me Hunter 952-449-1423 or 651-757-8046 

We have given out 21 of the 22 Fire Suppression Tools that we have purchased for 1st Responders in our area with the promise so far for 5 more. We are doing a fantastic job with these. If you want to donate or if you can have your employer donate let me know. I will include the letter that we have been using for potential donator's

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

Here are the Minutes for March 11,2024

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Brothers,

We will be presenting 6 Fire Suppression Tools to the St. Paul Park Police and Fire Department at their April 1st City Council Meeting at 630pm.

We would like to have as many brothers there from our lodge, please try to attend. I have also included in the attachment what these units are all about. you can donate, ask your employer or anyone else you choose to help support this worthy cause.

Hope to see you there.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary 

Newport Lodge # 118

Brothers,

On April !st at 630 pm we will be doing a presentation at the St.Paul Park City Council Meeting. This will be to give the Police and Fire Deptments 6 of the Fire Suppression Tools that we have purchased

Brothers,

We have exciting news, Newport Masonic Lodge #118 will be donating at least 5 Fire Suppression Tools Units to the City of St. Paul Park First responders at their April 1st council meeting starting at  630 pm. We would like as many brothers as we can get to show up for this event, please let me know in advance if possible. We also have an application in for three more units that would go to Newport first responders.

We hope to have a joint benefit,silent auction along with a dinner with Accacia Lodge #51 and Mizpah Lodge #191 in the near future.

As always donations for these units are always appreciated.

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary 

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

651-757-8046 

Brothers,

FYI that at the pancake breakfast on St Pattys day at the Lodge, we will have on display the Fire Suppression Tools that we will be donating to public safety department of St.Paul Park.

We the Lodge have purchased 3 of these tools, John & Deb Hawthrone have purchased 1 and Stephen & Rita Ingram have also purchased 1 and they will be donating them to the lodge. We will be having a presentation in the next couple of weeks.

We will be setting up a fund raiser in the near future to provide more of these to our surrounding cities and townships, these are $1500.00 items but through Grand Lodge and MN. Masonic Charities we are getting them for $300.00 a piece.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Newport Lodge #118

Greetings Brothers,

The 26th Annual Newport Lodge Entered Apprentice Table Lodge is scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2024. It will be held at the Lost Spur Osman Shrine Event Center at 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan, MN at 6 pm. This is a multi-course meal inspersed within the official Entered Apprentice Degree for a new candidate.

Dinner only is $70, dinner with toasting canon to keep is $85, and the Golden Ticket which has those and preferred seating, is $100.

Visit https://newporttablelodge.org/ to make your reservation.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Frank Spevak 

PM Lodge Education Officer

Just a reminder that Monday March 11th is our Stated Meeting. Dinner at 6pm, meeting at 7PM, Hope to see you there

Steve

Brethren,

Here are the February 12,2024 Stated Meeting Minutes

Steve

Brethren,

I am sorry to inform all of you that WB Jack Morehouse layed down his working tools today February 7,6024 and entered the Celestial lodge, the house not made with hands.

We will let you know arrangements when we know them..

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram

Brethren,

I have a message from RWB Frank Spevak in regards to WB Jacks health, I will copy the email as I have received it,

Please keep BR. Jack Morehouse in your thoughts. Jack's son Jim has informed me that Jack is in the final stages of his life,moving closer to that house not made with hands. Br. Jack has been weak for sometime and has been falling alot. Jack has conrtacted an infection that is uncurable and will eventually claim his mortal soul. He is expected to still be with us for the next 2-4 weeks.

For now, Jack is in hospice care at 

OUR LADY OF PEACE

2076 st. Anthony Av.

St. Paul,MN. 55104

You can send cards and Jim will read them to Jack.

A little history about Jack, He is almost 95 years of age and has been a member of our lodge for 69.75 years and he was the Master of our lodge in 1967,

Please keep him and his family in your dailey prayers.

Respectfully,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

Brethren,

Here are the January 8,2024 Minutes

Steve

Brethren here are Minutes for the Jan. 6th, 2024 Special Meeting, installation of Officers

Steve

Brethren,

Just reminder that on Sat. Jan. 6th we will be having an open installation of our new officers at our lodge at 1PM.

I have heard that the meal WB Hunter is preparing will be awsome.

See you there.

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

BRETHREN,

HERE ARE THE MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 13, 2023

STEPHEN INGRAM

Brethren,

I am looking for some help regarding financial investments for our lodge, in particular invest money in treasury bills short term. The problem I have is how to set it up since I do not own the bank account nor am I the owner of the lodge, any insite will be helpful. Call me at 651-757-8046 

Stephen M. Ingram

Hello,

I hope you are doing well.  Sue Bay is looking for some help on Friday evening and Saturday.  Please see her message below.  Any help you can provide is appreciated.

Good luck and have a nice evening,

Jim Irvine

651-500-5356

Message from Sue that was sent out earlier this week:

Brethren,

Here the Minutes from November 13, 2023 Stated Meeting

Any corrections let me know

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Hello,

I hope you are all doing well.  This is a reminder that tonight is the monthly lodge meeting.  Dinner is at 6pm (thank you John for cooking) and the meeting is at 7pm.

I hope to see you at the meeting,

Jim Irvine

651-500-5356

Hello,

As you now know (sounds like an old fashioned serial tv show) Newport Lodge #118 will be delivering Hamish to Hector lodge on Monday October 23 at 6:30pm.  What has change is the location for the Hector Lodge meeting.  They will be holding their meeting at the Minesota Masonic Center in Bloomington MN.  The address is:

Minnesota Masonic Center

11411 Masonic Home Drive

Bloomington, MN 55437

They will be having a catered dinner.  After the meeting. The price is $25.  If you want to join them for the meal, please let me know by noon this Friday.

Also, just a reminder, that our Fall Pancake Breakfast is this Sunday from 8am to Noon.

Good luck  and I hope to see you there

Jim rvine

651-500-5356

Brethren 

here are the October 9 2023 meeting minutes

Stephen m Ingram

Hello,

Let's try this again.  Last time we had to delay the delivery at the last minute.  Hamish, the traveling cow trophy has been found and is back in our care.  Hamish was presented to us last April by Mizpah Lodge.  Hamish made a journey to Grand Lodge and was abducted while on display with the rest of the traveling trophies from around the state.

As tradition dictates we now need to pass Hamish on to a new lodge.  Three Brothers from Newport Lodge are needed to properly deliver the trophy.  We have an opportunity to do so this Monday, October 23, at Hector Lodge in St Paul.  They meet at 6:30. The address is 1898 Iglehart Ave Saint Paul, .MN 55104.  If you are interested in helping deliver Hamish please let me know.  Frank says the dress code is coat and tie.

Thank you for your consideration and have a nice evening,

Jim Irvine

651-500-5356

Hello,

Due to lack of responses and other items (my short notification for one) we will not be delivering Hamish this month.  We will instead try again next month on Monday October 23rd.

Good luck and have a nice evening,

Jim Irvine

651-500-5356

Hello,

Hamish, the traveling cow trophy has been found and is back in our care.  Hamish was presented to us last April by Mizpah Lodge.  Hamish made a journey to Grand Lodge and was abducted while on display with the rest of the traveling trophies from around the state.

As tradition dictates we now need to pass Hamish on to a new lodge.  Three Brothers from Newport Lodge are needed to properly deliver the trophy.  We have an opportunity to do so this Monday at Hector Lodge in St Paul.  They meet at 6:30. The address is 1898 Iglehart Ave Saint Paul, .MN 55104.  If you are interested in helping deliver Hamish please let me know. 

Thank you for your consideration and have a nice evening,

Jim Irvine

651-500-5356

Hello,

I hope your summer went well.  Fall will soon be here and then..ugh.  winter.  The annual Newport Lodge fall pancake breakfast will be happening again on Sunday October 22 ^nd from 8 to 12pm.  The tickets for the breakfast will be sent to you soon. 

Any help you can provide for the breakfast will be appreciated.   There will be opportunities to help prior to the breakfast if you can’t make it such as moving the counter and setting up the lodge.     We will be contacting you closer to the date to see if you can help.  This event tends to be a little more laid back than the Heritage days breakfast and is a great time to have a nice chat with others you haven’t seen for a while. 

Thank you for considering helping,

Br Marc Lovin                    WM Jim Irvine

Junior Deacon                   Master

651-500-6129                     651-500-5356

Hello,

I hope you all had a nice summer.  This is a quick reminder that our September Lodge meeting is on Monday, September 11 at 7pm.  Supper will be served at 6pm.  The meal will be spaghetti and meat balls, bread, salad and a desert.

Hope to see you at the meeting,

Jim Irvine

651-500-5356

Brethren,

WB Gale Campbell will be turning 90 on August 23rd, his family is holding a " Greeting Card" party for him and are inviting former students,staff and Brothers of the lodge to send him a greeting for his birthday. WB Gale is a almost 40 year member of our lodge and a past master. We will have a card to sign at our Pancake breakfast on Saturday at the Lodge. His address is:6995 80th St. So, Apt. 202, Cottage Grove,MN. 55016

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Hello,

I hope your summer is going well.  We are getting ready for another Heritage Days in St Paul Park and can use some help.  

The first event is Movies in the Park which is hosted by the St Paul Park Parks and Recreation department.  They have asked us to help with selling hotdogs and popcorn as has been done in the past.  The event is on Friday August 18th in the evening before dusk.  We are looking for volunteers to help setup, sell the goodies and tear down at the event.  If you would like to help please contact Steve Ingram at 651-757-8046 or Jim Irvine at 651-500-5356.

The next event is the following morning, Saturday August 19th, and is the annual Heritage Days Pancake Breakfast at the lodge.  The breakfast will be from 8am to 11am.  As always we are looking for kitchen and dining room help..  Please contact Marc Lovin at 651-500-6129 or Doug Senn at 651-308-2139 if you would like to help.

Thank you for considering helping and I hope to see you in a couple of weeks,

Jim Irvine

651-500-5356

Brethren,

WB Hunter Pettit is thinking about starting a Fantasy Football League this year, if anyone is interested contact him by text or phone, his number is 952-449-1423.

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Hello,

I hope your summer is going well.  It is time for our annual summer pancake breakfast.  The date of the pancake breakfast is Saturday August 19, 2023.  The serving time is between 8 AM and 11 AM. Come early and enjoy a great breakfast along with seeing some friends you may have not seen for a while.

Please keep in mind that this is one of our major fundraisers.  Your participation in this event either by purchasing or selling your tickets, enables Newport Lodge to fund its programs and keep our dues at the current level.  We wish to thank you in advance for your dedication to Newport Lodge and Minnesota Masonry.

As with other fundraisers, volunteer help is necessary. If you would like to volunteer, either show up or give one of us a call to reserve your task of preference.  Your willingness to share a few hours of your time is greatly appreciated.

Fraternally yours,

Br Marc Lovin                         WM Doug Senn                                  WM Jim Irvine            

Junior Deacon                        Senior Steward                                   Master

651-500-6129                         651-308-2139                                     651-500-5356

Hello,

I hope all is well with you and your family and friends.  This message is a reminder that the June 12^th lodge meeting will be held at Jack Morehouse’s assisted living apartment building instead of the lodge.  The facility is located at 1850 University Ave W, in St. Paul, MN.  This building is part of the Episcopal senior housing complex. It is not far from where Porky's restaurant used to be, for those familiar with St Paul history. There are no stairs to navigate to get to the room where the meeting will be held. There is plenty of space in the room.  A light dinner, sandwiches chips etc., will be served starting at 6pm.  The lodge meeting we'll begin at 7:00pm.    A special desert or perhaps after meeting snack will be served.  It should be a nice evening.  If you plan on attending please let me know so I can get the right amount of food.  Those of you that have replied already, thank you for letting me know.

If you would like to attend and would like a ride let me know and I will try to get you one. 

I hope to see you there.  Good luck and have a nice evening,

Jim Irvine

Master Newport Lodge #118

651-500-5356 (Cell and text)

Ja_irvine@hotmail.com

Hello,

I hope you are having a nice Memorial Day weekend. First off, I would like to say thank you to all those that served in our country’s military. Without your efforts and sacrifices we would not be where we are today.

Next, as Steve mentioned in a previous notice, the June stated meeting will be moved to WB Jack Morehouse’s Assisted Living bldg. located at 1850 University Ave W, in St. Paul, MN.  This building is part of the Episcopal senior housing complex. It is not far from where Porky's restaurant used to be.  We will be having a light dinner before the meeting at the facility.  We will be bringing in the food so I would greatly appreciate it if you would let me know if you plan on attending.  You can call or text me at 651-500-5356 (please leave a message if I don’t answer) or email at ja_irvine@hotmail.com.  The room is on the ground floor and is easily accessible.  There is off street parking, but spaces cannot be reserved, so please consider carpooling if possible.  If you would like to attend but would like a ride to the meeting, please let me know and we can try and get you one.  It should be a nice evening, and all can attend a meeting without having to navigate any stairs!

The lodge participated in the St Paul Park Gardens in the Park event earlier this month.  A big thank you to those that set up the event and manned the cookie booth.  This event was sponsored by the St Paul Park recreation department.  They are the same folks that organize the movies in the park events that the lodge supports.  More information will be sent out this summer regarding opportunities to help with movies.

We will be having the annual pancake breakfast in conjunction with Heritage Days this year.  I was told by the St Paul Park parks and recreation director that Heritage Days will be moved back to the third weekend in August.  This is good news as the following weekend is the Shrine MSA event in Alexandria.  Now you can attend both if you like.

All the above would have made a nice article for the Fraternal Focus that Sue Bay publishes each month, if I would have made the deadline.  Sue does a great job with the newsletter, and I apologize for not getting the article in on time.

Finally, a reminder that the lodge will be going dark for July and August.  I hope you, your families and friends have a safe and happy summer.  Enjoy the nice weather and long days,

Jim Irvine

Master Newport Lodge #118

651-500-5356

Brethren,

Our June 12th Stated Meetig will be held at WB jack Morehouse Assisted Living bldg. locted at 1850 University Ave W, in St. Paul,MN. in the community room. As many of you know WB Jack has been a very active member of our lodge and has not been able to attend lodge for quite some time, this is our way to give back to a very remarkable Mason.

Dispensation has been granted, hope to see you all there

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge $118

Good morning,

This is a reminder that tonight is the second Monday of May already.  That means tonight is Newport lodge night and we will be having a meeting with a meal prior to the meeting... Tonight's meal is boneless pork chops, potatoes, cole slaw,  garlic bread and brownies with whipped cream.

Hope to see you there,

Jim Irvine

Master Newport Lodge

Brethren,

Here is a copy of April 10,2023 Minutes, any corrections let me know Stephen Ingram

Brethren,

Here are the March 13,2023 Stated Meeting Minutes. Please review and comment back if corrections are needed

Stephen Ingram

Brethren,

Monday, March 13, 2023 is our Stated Meeting Dinner @ 6pm, Meeting @7pm, see you there

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Hello,

We hope your winter has been healthy and safe. As we are getting ready to recieve a fresh 1-2 feet of snow, it is nice to remember that we are heading into the start of spring (eventually) and it is time for the Newport Lodge Spring pancake breakfast.  The breakfast will be happening on Sunday, March 19th from 8am to 12pm. The tickets for the breakfast have been sent and you should have them or will be getting them them soon.

Any help you can provide for the breakfastwill be appreciated. There will be opportunities to help prior to the breakfast if you can't make it such as removing the countertop and setting up the Lodge. WB Al Rieder, JR. Warden or Br Josue Alvarez, Sr. Deacon will be contacting you closer to the date to see if you can help. This event tends to be a little more laided back and is a great time to have a nice morning with others you haven't seen in a while.  

The Easter Star will be having a bake sale that morning so there will be goodies galore.

Thank you for considering helping.

WB Al Rieder, Jr Warden                   Br Josue Alvarez, Senior Deacon                   

    651-247-8049                                             763-807-3260                                          

BRETHREN,

Here is a copy of the February 13, 2023 minutes and a copy of the Masters calander for the year.

As always let me know if there are any corrections

Stephen Ingram

Brethren,

Attached is the February 6,2023 special Meeting 

Any changes, let me know

Steve Ingram

Hello,

The lodge will be hosting an Entered Apprenice degree on Monday February 6th 2023.  There will be a dinner at 6pm.  Your attendance would be appreciated as Jose starts his journey to becoming a Master Mason.

Good luck and have a nice evening,

Jim Irvine - Master

651-500-5356

BRETHREN,

Here are the January Stated meeting minutes, Any changes let me know

Fraternally, Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

If like to eat at Carbone's for pizza or sandwiches, Monday the 23rd of January from 4pm to 9pm they will be donating 15% of their proceeds to our Sisters and Brothers at the Order Of The Eastern Star, Queen Esther Chapter #26. See the attachment for details. Lets help them help others in our community by going to, take delivery, or pickup some delicious items at CARBONE'S.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118. 

Hello,

Newport Lodge #118 will be having an open installation of officers on Monday, January 9^th, 2023.  The evening will start with a lasagna dinner with salad and bread at 6:00 pm.  The installation will follow at 7:00pm.  Depending on how things are going we will have desert either after supper or after the installation.  Hunter will be providing the always delicious Dairy Queen ice cream cake. 

Please RSVP by January 7^th by contacting me at:

Ja_irvine@hotmail.com (email)

651-500-5356 (talk, text or voicemail)

651-735-6120 (talk or voicemail)

Good luck and have a safe and Happy New Year,

Jim Irvine

Senior Warden

Brethren,

Here are the minutes for the Dec. 12th Stated meeting.

Merry Christmas to you all and your families.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Brothers of Newport Lodge,

Just a reminder that Monday December 12th is our Stated meeting starting at 7PM.

We will be having elections of Officers for the 2023 season, Please try to attend.

REMINDER, DUES ARE DUE, PLEASE REMIT IF YOU HAVEN"T DONE SO YET.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary 

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

Brothers of Newport Masomic Lodge,

St. Paul Parks Parks and Rec. commission is looking for our help with their Annual Glow in the Dark Sledding event behind City hall on December 28th from around 4pm to 7pm. they need 3 to 5 of us to help if possible. We will be passing out hot Chocolate, Apple Cider and cookies. Please let me know if you able help out.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

Brethren,

Here are the Minutes for the November stated Meeting.

I would like to wish all of you and your families  A HAPPY THANKSGIVING and a wonderful HOLIDAY season .

Fraternally Stephen Ingram/Secretary

NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE #118 

Brothers of Newport Lodge #118,

Just a reminder the Monday November 14th is our Stated Meeting. Dinner at 6PM, With the gavel dropping a 7PM.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

Here are the Minutes for October !0,2022

DUES ARE DUE By the end of the year

Stephen Ingram

Brethren,

I have been informed that Brother Donald Sederholm has passed on to the Celestrial Lodge on August 28th of this year in Texas.

Please keep LeAnn and their Family in your Thoughts and Prayers.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

WB Hunter Pettit is cleaning out his Grandmothers house after her passing this year and he has a motorized single bed if anyone is interested, he will deliver it and it is free. Contact him at 952-449-1423 or contact me at 651-757-8046.

Stephen Ingram 

Brethren,

Here are the meeting minutes for Sept. 12, 2022

Steve

Brethren,

Just a reminder, tommorrow September 12th is our Stated meeting at 7pm, a light dinner will be served starting at 6pm

Steve Ingram

Brethren,

One more set of minutes

Steve

Brethren,

Here is another set of Minutes, please excuss this is a newer format

Steve

Brethren, Here are the May 9th meeting minutes

Steve Ingram

Brethren,

Here is a copy of a communication that our WM John Barron has asked me to send to all of you.

Brothers, Sisters and Extended Family of the Craft,

Hello, this is John A. Barron. I am the current Sitting Master of Newport Masonic Lodge #118 for the year of 2022.

I am inviting all Masons of the Lodge and Widows of Members of Newport Masonic Lodge #118 to come down to the Annual Widows and Awards Dinner. this will be held at Tinucci's Restaurant located at 396 21st St., Newport, MN. 55055. on September 28th,2022 starting at 5PM. The cost will be 25.00 per person. The lodge will be hosting a Dinner to recognize the Widows of fallen Masons and to present Awards to honor years of service etc. With warm welcome we hope to see you assembled to Validate the service of loved ones who have participated in making our Lodge Flourish. As always RSVP is important to get an accurate count.

If you need anymore information about this event, please contact me at 651-808-5486.

W.M. John A. Barron

You can RSVP me @ ingramsrm@gmail.com or text or call @651-757-8046 More information to Members and Widows receiving awards will be contacted directly

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

Brethren,

Monday August 8th at 6pm we will be updating our  Kitchen lighting at the lodge and we will be doing some housekeeping also.

We are in need of volunteers , come help, enjoy each others company and make our lodge shine.

see you there.

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram 

Brethren,

We have received Dispensation from The Grand Lodge of Mn. to have our Table Lodge/1st Degree Special Meeting at the Lost Spur Country Club in Eagan, MN on July 15th starting the degree work at 6PM.

If anyone still needs a ticket let me know.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

651-757-8046

ingramsrm@gmail.com

Brethren,

A reminder that Monday June 13th our Stated Meeting will begin at 7PM with a lite meal served starting at 6.

Fraternally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

Brethren,

Minutes for April 11,2022

Steve

Brethren,

Minutes for March 14,2022

Brethren,

Just a reminder that tonight May 9th, we have our Stated Meeting at 7 PM with dinner being served at 6 PM. 

See you there.

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

Brethren,

I am asking all of you that if you have a key to our lodge please let me know with the key number so we can account for them.

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

You are invited to attend an education session on the Fellow Craft Degree. We will cover a number topics including much of the symbolism and learning of the liberal arts and sciences. The Fellow Craft is full of so much to study that it can take your whole Masonic journey to fully understand everything that is talked about.

This is your jumpstart to that learning. Below is the link to our session that will take place on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 7:30 pm.

Hope to see you there. 

Frank Spevak
Past Master
Lodge Education Officer

Frank Spevak is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Fellow Craft Degree Education Session
Time: Apr 4, 2022 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Brethren,

If you know of any High School Seniors that are thinking of advancing their education in a Trade School or College, have them contact me for a Scholarship Application or print a copy from the attachment.. We will be accepting them through May 2nd this year. If you want to contribute please send it to Newport Lodge #118, Attn. Secretary, P.O.Box 186, St. Paul Park, MN. 55071. We receive matching funds from MN. Masonic Charities.

Brothers Thank You in Advance,

Stephen M. Ingram/ Secretary  Newport Lodge #118

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Brethren,

Attached are the Special Meeting Minutes for March 7,2022

Brethren,

Attached are the Feb. 14th ,2022 meeting minutes

Steve Ingram

Brethren,

This is from BR. Jim Irvine,  Sr. Warden Hello,

I hope your winter has been healthy and safe. we are heading into the start of spring and it is time for the Newport Lodge Spring pancake breakfast which will be happening on Sunday, March 20th from 8am to 12pm. The tickets for the breakfast have been sent and you should have them or will be getting them them soon.

Any help you can provide for the breakfastwill be appreciated. There will be opportunities to help prior to the breakfast if you can't make it such as removing the countertop and setting up the Lodge. WB Hunter Pettit, JR. Warden or WB Al Rieder, Sr. Deacon will be contacting you closer to the date to see if you can help. This event tends to be a little more laided back and is a great time to have a nice with others you haven't seen in a while.

Thank you for considering helping.

WB Al Rieder, SR. Deacon                    WB Hunter Pettit, JR.Warden                       BR, Jim Irvine, SR.Warden

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Brethren,

Monday March 7th our lodge will be conferring the Fellowcraft Degree on EA'S David Firkus, Zach Firkus and Marc Lovin. All are invited to attend, WM John Barron will be serving Pizza at 6pm. The Degree will begin at 7pm.

Also, a reminder that our Stated Meeting will be on Monday March 14th at 7 pm. Dinner will be Chicken Ala King, serving starts at 6pm. See you all there.

Fraternally,

Stephem Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

Brethren,

Anyone that was planning on going to E.A. Marc and Lady Kaitie Lovin's baby shower on Sunday Feb. 27th at the Lodge, It has been CANCELED due to the fact that their son decided it was time to enter this world 7 WEEKS early. All are doing good, let us say CONGRATULATIONS to the new dad and mom along with their new addition to their family.

Stephen M. Ingram

Brethren,

Just a reminder that Monday February 14th is our stated meeting, Dinner at 6, Gavel drops at 7PM. If anyone knows how to drywall tape we could use some help at the lodge in the ladies remodeling job. Those of you that ordered new name badges, they are here and will have them with me tommorow.

Fraternnally,

Stephen Ingram/Secretary

All Members of Newport Lodge #118 are invited to attend a Lodge Education Session discussing the Entered Apprentice Degree.

We will review some of the symbols and emblems and lessons taught in the degree

For those that are Entered Apprentices, we will also review the proficiency exam to help you advance to the next degree.

Frank Spevak

Lodge Education Officer/Past Master

Frank Spevak is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Newport Lodge #118 Entered Apprentice Education Session
Time: Feb 7, 2022 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Brethren,

Here are the Minutes for January 10, 2022

Steve

BRETHREN,

Here is a copy of the latest EDICT from MWGM ROLF WIDSTRAND in regards to Lodge Functions.

Fraternally,

Stepgen Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118

Brethren,

We will be having a Special Communication on Monday January 17th for the purpose of confurring Brother Marc Lovin to the degree of a Fellowcraft. Hope to see you all there.

Also we would like to welcome TWO new Master Masons to our Lodge. Welcome Brother Ron Morgan and Brother Marc Reisdorf both whom were raised to Master Masons on January 15,2022.

Fraternally,

Stephen M. Ingram/Secretary

Newport Masonic Lodge #118