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Fundraiser Chili cookout
D. C. Cregier #81     18 days ago
Thanks to all suporting Brothers and spouses
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Masonic Travel
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 months ago
Fellwoship with the Class Director Emiritus and the current Class Director of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Knoxville, after the Spring Reunion.

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D.C. Cregier Master Mason of the Year 2023
D. C. Cregier #81     4 months ago
Thank you Brother Jim Novak for all your support to our Lodge!

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Supporting the Local Amvets with Turkeys for Thanksgiving
D. C. Cregier #81     6 months ago
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2023 Fall Trapshoot Fundraiser
D. C. Cregier #81     6 months ago
We had fun and Fellowship at the our biannual Trapshoot Fundraiser

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Supporting Ben Hur Lodge #818 on their 3rd Degree
D. C. Cregier #81     7 months ago
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We certainly...
D. C. Cregier #81     8 months ago
....will not let our Brother Ulises leave Chicagoland without inculcating in his mind forever the taste of a Malört.
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Official Visit at Clarence B. Schwarz Lodge #1163
D. C. Cregier #81     8 months ago
We had a great time yesterday at Clarence B. Schwarz Lodge #1163, which conferred a 3rd degree to an Argentine Brother in the presence of the Most Worshipful Brother Grand Master from Argentina.
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Joint Picnic
D. C. Cregier #81     9 months ago
Participating the joint picnic of Integrity, Morton Grove, and Pilipinas Lodge today.Brethen Ulises and Manfred.

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Lodge Visit to Wilmette Park Lodge #931
D. C. Cregier #81     9 months ago
D.C. Cregier Lodge #81 visited Wilmette Park Lodge #931 yesterday. Thanks to Wilmette Park Lodge, and WM Matthew Scaro for the hospitality. Thanks to members of our Lodge for making this an officia...
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Installation, Vince Celdran
D. C. Cregier #81     9 months ago
D.C. Cregier Lodge #81 congratulates Brother Vince Celdran for his installation as Master of Integrity Lodge #997.

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Fellowship with Ben Hur
D. C. Cregier #81     about 1 year ago
We had a great time with Ben Hur yesterday and wittnessed the degree of their newest Entered Apprentice.

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Officer Installation for 2023
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
We had a great time at the installation yesterday. Thanks for everyone who participated and special thanks to Brethren from out of town and out of state.

Very special thanks to Brother Bryan Mus...
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2022 December Stated + Annual Meeting
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Brethren, it’s been my sincere pleasure to serve you in the East this year!  It was wonderful to see you all last evening … and I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say I’m really looking forward t...
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Turkey Donation 2022!! 🦃 🇺🇸
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Thanksgiving can be a rough time for our military veterans.  WB Scott Kendall was our hero this week as he delivers some sweet looking Butterballs to a local AMVETS organization. Thank you, Brethre...
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Beware of Hackers!
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Someone just posted as me on OLP. Beware of hackers and be vigilant Brethren!  🙏🏻🎩
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November 2022 Stated Meeting - Veteran's Recognition
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Gents...we will be celebrating our Military Vets at our Dinner and Stated Meeting on November 10th.  Please try to attend that evening. 

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October 2022 Lodge Fellowship and Instruction
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
If you feed them…they will come…and they did!  Great stew by Brother Mike Matteson! Awesome Piggies in Blanket by WB Patrick’s wife! A brilliant pepperoni pizza by Aldi’s. 😁Followed up by a relaxin...
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2022 Master Mason Proficiency!
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Celebrating a flawless MM Proficiency executed this evening by Brother Gabe during our October Stated Meeting!  Sad that these occasions have become so rare in Illinois!  But extremely grateful tha...
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2022 Grand Lodge Communication
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
A chill Thursday dinner (Muldaner’s) and digestif (Celtic Mist) in Springfield last week with brethren from around NE Area. How good it is for brethren to dwell in harmony!! 👍🏽🎩
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2022 Grand Lodge Annual Communication
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Our WM Patrick Sand receives credit for the efforts he put into our Lodge.Thank you, Pat
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2022 Grand Lodge Communication
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Some good looking DC brethren representing at the 2022 Grand Lodge Communication in Springfield! 
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Brotherly Fellowship
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Greetings from Loveland, OH, where the Scottish Rite valley of Cincinnatti perfomed the 29th degree outdoors at the Loveland Castle.Best,Manfred
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September 2022 - Welcome DC’s Youngest MM
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
A fantastic evening filled food, fellowship and fun…visiting with brethren old and new…coming together to take part in raising D.C. Cregier #81’s youngest Master Mason, Brother Gabe Clisham!Special...
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August 2022 - Fellowship and Lodge Instruction
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Sometimes...burgers go best with Fellowship!  A nice turnout on our usual Thursday evening gathering.  Brother Rich was the true Master of the Lodge...delivering fresh grilled burgers and dogs.  Wo...
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July 2022 - Visitation to Wisconsin
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
Tried to do a lodge visit in Madison...but the meeting was cancelled.  Sorry to say, could not meet any of the Madison brothers or see their AWESOME building in the center of Madison. 

However.....
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August 2022 Summer BBQ - DC & Constellation
D. C. Cregier #81     over 1 year ago
A quiet setting at Lake County Forest Preserve on a cool overcast August Sunday.  It's nice to live life in moderation...but sometimes you just have to over indulge in food, laughter, fun, and fell...
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July 2022 Fellowship Thursday with Special Presentation!
D. C. Cregier #81     almost 2 years ago
A fantastic July Fellowship!  Some pizza and pop put the brethren in a receptive mood to enjoy a special education topic.  Brother Bryan Musicar's presentation on the ancient Dew Drop Lecture was a...
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June 2022 - Fellowship Thursday
D. C. Cregier #81     almost 2 years ago
Howdy Brethren! Many thanks for everyone pitching in last night to work on the Archives! The pizza, movie (Jurassic Park…great for digestion) and Fellowship were awesome…as was welcoming Brother ...
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2022 June Stated Meeting
D. C. Cregier #81     almost 2 years ago
A great June Stated meeting with fellowship and fun…complete with some visitors and concluded with a Masonic History challenge!  Brother Secretary came through with home smoked brisket, with sides ...
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Fellowship Nite - June 2020
D. C. Cregier #81     almost 2 years ago
A lazy evening at the lodge. Fellowship, fun, and food…coupled with the ongoing chore of archiving historic records, some going back 150 years!  Monotonous work, made easier by combining it with a ...
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2020 Flasback - Traveling Man!
D. C. Cregier #81     almost 2 years ago
Visited the oldest lodge in Minnesota! St Paul lodge #3! Amazing building with unique history. WB Kit Kiesic showed us the lodge hall and walked us through some unique history going back to 1846!...
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2022 May - First Degree
D. C. Cregier #81     almost 2 years ago
Welcoming our newest Entered Apprentice to D.C. Cregier #81! A great Thursday evening for a first degree…and another Masonic journey has begun. 👍🏽🎩
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Traveling Man (Freeport Illinois) - April 2022
D. C. Cregier #81     almost 2 years ago
I visited Freeport, Illinois, on Saturday, 4/23, to take advantage of their Scottish Rite Spring Reunion.  I've never been there, but the building was absolutely amazing.  The building was erected ...
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Past Master Presentation - April 2022
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
DC’s most recent Past Master, WB Rich Blank, sports his new Past Master’s apron presented to him by the lodge at our April Stated Meeting!!  👍🏽🎩
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Scottish Rite VOC Spring Reunion - April 2022
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
Chilling with some D.C. brethren at the Valley of Chicago Scottish Rite 2022 spring reunion. Fantastic event reflecting the historic World’s Colombian Exhibition of 1893 in Chicago! 
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Visitation with a Great Triple 1st! (4/7/2022)
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
Visitation of DC brethren to support newly initiated Constellation #974 brethren.  A great simultaneous 1st degree for three new Entered Apprentices!
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Town Hall Visit - March 2022
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
Great Town Hall meeting hosted by AO Fay Lodge #676 in Highland Park.  After a filling dinner and some fellowship, the Grand Lodge Officers facilitated some engaging discussion with the brethren on...
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St. Patrick's Day Fellowship - 2022!
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
A stellar Thursday evening filled with some home made corned beef and cabbage, mint cake, and some fun fellowship followed by a masonic presentation on the patron saints of Freemasonry!  Dress code...
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Welcome to Our Newest Fellowcraft
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
A sunny Saturday afternoon brought the brethren together to pass our newest Fellowcraft, Brother Gabe Clisham!  A beautiful degree, followed by some well deserved fellowship. 👍🏽🎩
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March 2022 - 3rd/4th NE District School @ Wheeling Lodge
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
A great turnout Tuesday evening as many brethren enjoyed fellowship and informative instruction presented by Brother Bryan Musicar.  

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Our Thoughts and Prayers for the People of Ukraine
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
As recently posted on the Illinois Grand Lodge FB page: 

 At present, 14 Lodges are operating under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ukraine. In Ukraine, Lodges work in the following citie...
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Visitation to Ben hur Lodge #818
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
A bunch of the DC brethren visited Ben Hur lodge in Palatine on Thursday 2/17, to take part in raising one of their new Master Masons!  Visitation combined with home made chili, great fellowship, a...
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February Stated Meeting
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
A great evening with fun and fellowship at our Thursday Stated Meeting. This also came with a great visitation from brethren of Elgin Lodge #117. A presentation of some unused lodge furniture to ou...
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2022 Officer Installation
D. C. Cregier #81     about 2 years ago
Congratulations the 2022 newly installed lodge officers of D.C. Cregier Lodge!
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Annual Communication
North West #271     over 2 years ago
A big Thank you to our Lodge Officers and Past Masters for ensuring North West Lodge No. 271 was well represented at the Annual Communication in Springfield. Discussions were had and decisions made...
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Lodge Growth
North West #271     over 2 years ago
Congratulations to our two candidates for being unanimously elected for membership in our fraternity and beginning your Masonic journey!

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Skokie Integrity Lodge #997 Annual Lodge Brunch on August 24, 2019
Morton Grove #1146     over 4 years ago
Brethren, I hope this message finds you well.Let us have a Sumptuous Meal as Skokie Integrity Lodge#997 host an Annual Lodge Brunch on August 24, 2019, 10am to 3pm at Skokie Masonic Temple Located ...
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In Defense of Memorizing Masonic Ritual by Edward A. Rund, Masonic Education
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
In Defense of Memorizing Masonic Ritualby Edward A. Rund, Masonic Education I.    IntroductionReflecting upon my career both in industry and at the university, a prominent theme becomes evident. No...
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Integrity Lodge#997 Installation of Officers 2019-2020
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
Brethren/Friends, let us join Skokie Integrity Lodge #997 Installation of Officers 2019-2020 at 2pm. Address:Skokie Masonic Center5405 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Mohammad Shrine Golf Tournament September 16, 2019
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
 Brethren, for those of you who plays golf ⛳, https://www.facebook.com/events/325522858401739/?ti=as 
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Master Masons Officers Workshop at Skokie Masonic Center
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
Join us for a Master Masons Officers Workshop at Skokie Masonic Center July 9,2019 Tuesday 6pm 
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Feed My Starving Children
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
Please join us for our Morton Grove Lodge#1146 Feed My Starving Children Event on August 3,2019 Saturday 4:30pm to 6:30pm at 740 Wiley Farm Court Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Feed My Starving Children Event
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
Please join us for our Morton Grove Lodge#1146Feed My Starving Children Event on August 3,2019 Saturday 4:30pm to 6:30pm at 740 Wiley Farm Court Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Congratulations to St. Cecilia Lodge #865(Installation of Officers 2019-2020)
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
Congratulations to Worshipful  Master David Jimenez and Officers of St. Cecilia Lodge #865
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Multiple Degrees Workshop
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
Successful School of instruction in Multiple Degrees. There will be a School of Instruction, Saturday June 29th at the Downers Grove Masonic Center. The Masonic Center is located at 923 Curtiss Str...
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Morton Grove Lodge #1146 Installation of Officers 2019-2020
Morton Grove #1146     almost 5 years ago
Brethren, family and friends are welcome! Please join us for Morton Grove Lodge #1146 Installation of the Officers for 2019-2020, June 15th at 3pm. Come and meet your new officers for 2019-2020!Loo...
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RW Bro. Gerald Carlton 50th Anniversary
Morton Grove #1146     about 5 years ago
Please join us onMarch 30th, 2018(Saturday)at Glenview Masonic Temple1450 N. Lehigh Rd. Glenview, IL 60026Lodge opens @ 6pm for theCeremonial EventReception to follow
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DDGM Visit - 03/11/2019
Morton Grove #1146     about 5 years ago
DDGM Visit - 03/11/2019RW Bro Michael Braun Visit at Morton Grove Lodge #1146
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