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THE September 2018

Greetings from the East

Brethren, as we proceed into this new Masonic year, it gives me great pleasure to serve as your Deputy Grand Master. Your Elected Grand Lodge Line is busy working hard to im-prove Freemasonry in South Da-kota. As I review all the programs we have put in place to move our fraternity forward, I am struck by the many young Masons who are welcoming these changes and new challenges but at the same time we have others who are resistant to change. Many in attendance at our recent Annual Communication of

the Grand Lodge were not voting members or key leaders within their Lodge but see the opportunity to be-come involved and grow as a Mason.Over the past two years your Grand Lodge Officers have programmed improvements by updating the Grand Lodge Strategic Plan, its Mission and Goals; initiated New Dues Cards that can be utilized to verify if a member is in good stand-ing; initiated Our Lodge Page with a website and mobile apps for every Lodge; started using email blasts and robo-calls to get the word directly to everyone that has a good email or phone number in MORI; provided Path to Brotherhood folders to all Lodges with examples to assist them in accomplishing many tasks as well as welcoming a new Brother; provid-ed New Member Packets to Brothers once raised and entered into MORI;

initiated Service Awards for 5, 15, 25, 35, and 45 years of service and up-dated the Longevity Awards for 50, 60 and 70 year recipients; continuing to provide Civility Awards for de-serving people in our communities; continuing to provide our Leader-ship Seminar and District Master Training annually; assist with Lodge Assistance Teams to any Lodge that requests assistance; continue to work on getting our artifacts and treasures adequately preserved and displayed; providing exceptional events for our Brethren (i.e. Mt. Rushmore Cel-ebration, Oklahoma Degree Team); look for excellent programs that can benefit the Craft in our jurisdiction; all the while we are representing your South Dakota Jurisdiction at neighboring Grand Lodge Commu-nications, the Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges, the Midwest Con-

ference on Masonic Education and the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America. Your South Dakota Grand Lodge will be hosting the 2019 Confer-ence of Grand Masters of Masons in North America on 16-19 February at the Ramkota in Rapid City. We are looking for Brethren to volun-teer in assist in making this the best conference ever and to also par-ticipate where they can. There are some great activities you should get involved with during this Once-in-a-Lifetime Event. More details are available in this Masonic Messenger and by contacting the Grand Lodge Office. Again, it is a pleasure serving the Brethren of the Craft of this Masonic Fraternity.

Harold D. IrelandDeputy Grand Master

Greetings from the Deputy

Brothers, it is my great honor to serve as Grand Mas-ter, and it is one more step towards paying off a great debt I have to Masonry. Roughly eight months before I became a Mason, I had an intra-cerebral hemorrhage. I wasn’t expected to survive, and if I did, I was supposed to be permanently disabled. I did survive and although I do have some lingering effects, I truly won the lottery of life. Upon returning home from the hospital it took three months to be able to function again. That event changed my life and I made a promise to myself that if I wanted to do something, I did it. Five months later, I was raised as a Master Mason. I went to every meeting, every degree I could attend, and followed along diligently in the Blue Book putting words to cypher and relearning critical thinking skills. Many Brothers assisted me, knowingly and unknowingly. This is my debt.

Although providing only a fraction of my story, I wanted all to know how much Masonry means to me. I truly love our noble Craft and those in it. My life has been changed forever. It deeply saddens me when I see Brothers in dis-agreement, and restores my faith when I see Civility and Brotherhood prevail. I don’t view our Craft as a fraternity, but rather as a family and true Broth-erhood. Like all families we have squabbles, hurt feelings, and things better left unsaid. Having a long memory for grievances is a detriment to resolution. Forgive and forget is the path forward, wipe the slate clean and move ahead unified. Everyone is aware of the current turmoil we face, and I am committed to a restoration of peace and harmony. This is my goal, and my promise to the Craft. May peace within the Craft prevail, and Brotherly love unite and cement us.

Fraternally,DaNiel D. Wood

Grand Master of MasonsGrand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of South Dakota

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District Master Training: Your Grand Lodge will be holding its training for New and Current District Masters (DM) on September 7 at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center at 920 West Sioux Avenue in Pierre, SD. This training will begin at 11:00 and end around 4:30, providing information on the DM duties, requirements and responsibilities, the District Teams, protocol, support to the Constituent Lodges, and the Grand Lodge Programs for the

next year. This session will provide an opportunity to get your questions answered and share what is working in your district. District Masters are the Grand Lodge Repre-sentatives to the Lodges and we want everyone to assist in getting this year off and running with the most positive outlook possible. District Master at-tendance is expected and encouraged so they can receive the flow of information and schedule their District Meetings with Grand Lodge Regional Of-

ficers. DMs are encouraged to stay over for the Leadership Training on September 8 if they can attend. Call the Ramkota for rooms by 8 August to ensure you can get a room at discounted rate of $99.00, and be sure to mention this is for the Grand Masons Leader Training. See you at Pierre!


District Master Training to be held September 7 in Pierre

Grand Lodge of South Dakota is sponsoring Leadership Training on September 8 at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center at 920 West Sioux Avenue in Pierre, SD. Registration will begin at 8:30 and Training starts at 9:00. We will be providing knowledge on the Six

Steps to Initiation, the Lodge Lead-er’s Planning Guide, Meeting Man-agement, preparing for your year as Master of your Lodge, and much more. Our special Guest Presenter is MWB Robert Conley, PGM of Michigan. “Join us for fun, a chance

to make new friends and see old ones, and leave with a plan to make your Lodge a cut above the ordinary.” This training is geared for the Lodge Leaders but anyone is wel-come to attend. A block of rooms has been reserved at Ramkota for $99.00 plus tax. Be sure to mention

the Grand Masons Leader Training to get this rate. Rooms will be held until August 8. Make your reserva-tion by calling 605-224-6877 to get discounted rate. Hope to see you all in Pierre!


Leadership Training to be held September 8 in Pierre

GRAND LODGE OF SD LEADERSHIP TRAINING

7 & 8 September 2018 RAMKOTA Hotel & Conference Center

920 W. Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD

LEARN TO BE A BETTER LEADER

Join us at the Ramkota in Pierre September 7 & 8 and find the answers

to these questions and more. MWB Bob Conley will again be our keynote presenter and will cover “Six Steps to Initiation”, Candidate Mentoring and much more. Cost for this fantastic training is only $45.00 and covers registration, all training materials and lunch on Saturday. Registration forms can be found at: mygrandlodge.org. (print the form and mail it in). Please call Kari at the Grand Lodge office (605-332-2051) if you need assistance. A block of rooms has been reserved at Ramkota for $99.00 plus tax. Be sure to mention the Grand Masons Leader Training to get this rate. Rooms will be held until August 8. Make your reservation by calling 605-224-6877 or [email protected]. This year’s training promises to be great and we will be done in time Friday night to socialize, and we will have you done in time on Saturday to get home that night. “Join us for fun, a chance to make new friends and see old ones and maybe, just maybe, leave with a plan to make your Lodge a cut above the ordinary.”

Six Steps to Initiation Mentoring Lodge Planning Guide Member Retention Striving for Excellence Protect the Franchise Have Fun Renew Old Friendships

“If not me, Who?”

“If not now, When?”

How can I be a more effective Lodge leader? How can we attract better quality candidates? How can I provide a quality program my year? How can I get more members to attend? How can we make our Lodge the best it can be?

GRAND LODGE OF SD LEADERSHIP TRAINING

7 & 8 September 2018 RAMKOTA Hotel & Conference Center

920 W. Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD

LEARN TO BE A BETTER LEADER

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LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

WITH MWB, ROBERT CONLEY. PGM MICHIGAN 7 & 8 September 2018

All events will be held at the Ramkota Conference Center, Pierre, SD. For room reservations, call 605-224-6877 or

[email protected] ask for Grand Masons block of rooms for discounted rate.

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City: _________________________________ State: ______ ZIP: _________

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Event Number Price Each Amount Leadership Conference Registration $45.00 X $45.00 =

Friday, September 7 —evening meal on your own

Saturday, September 8 —breakfast on your own

9:00 AM (Central Time)—Conference start

12:00 noon Lunch (included)

1:00 PM—Conference resumes

4:30 PM—Conclusion

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Make checks payable to “The Grand Lodge of South Dakota” at 520 South First Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6902 Please, no later than August 24, 2018

Please call the Grand Lodge office if you need assistance with registration (605) 332-2051 or 800-462-7661

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Here is news frompast Masonic activities in

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2018-19 Grand Lodge OfficersAt the 144th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, the following officers were installed to govern the Craft for the ensuing Masonic year: DaNiel Wood, Grand Master; Harold Ireland, Deputy Grand Master/Grand Master Elect; Richard Hagler Jr., Senior Grand Warden; Jason Swindler, Junior Grand Warden; Terry Knutson, Grand Treasurer-Secretary; John McKnight, Grand Chaplain; Kendig Bergstresser II, Grand Orator; Bryant Stokes, Grand Marshal; Jeffrey VanCuren, Senior Grand Deacon; Aaron Zahn, Junior Grand Deacon; Dane Bloch, Senior Grand Steward; Stephen Butterfield, Junior Grand Steward; Arlon Gill, Grand Standard Bearer; Roger Hansen, Grand Sword Bearer; David Wheeler, Grand Pursuivant; Justin Stanek, Grand Historian; James Frey, Grand Musician; Ardel Reder, Grand Tyler; Don Humes, Representative for the Grand Master. Elected to serve the Craft were WB Douglas Papendick, WB Robert Tesch Jr., WB Glendon Rice, and WB Herbert Cook as Trustees, and WB Jason Glodt and WB Scot Mannschreck on the Jurisprudence Committee. A complete list of Officers and Committees can be found on the Grand Lodge of South Dakota website at www.mygrandlodge.org. Pictured from left to right, front row: RWB Jason Swindler, JGW; RWB Terry Knutson, GTS; MWB DaNiel Wood, GM; RWB Harold Ireland, DGM/GME; RWB Richard Hagler Jr., SGW. Second Row: WB Stephen Butterfield, JGS; WB James Frey, Grand Musician; Br. Don Humes, Representative for the GM; WB Arlon Gill, Gr. Standard Bearer; WB Aaron Zahn, JGD; WB Dane Bloch, SGS; WB Ardel Reder, Gr. Tyler; WB John McKnight, Gr. Chaplain; WB Roger Hansen, Gr. Sword Bearer; WB Jeffrey VanCuren, SGD; WB Kendig Bergstresser II, Gr. Orator; WB Bryant Stokes, Gr. Marshal; WB Justin Stanek, Gr. Historian. Not pictured: WB David Wheeler, Gr. Pursuivant.

Albert Einstein is credited with saying “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I follow that up by saying “here I am in my second year as Grand Treasurer-Secretary.” I may try to reassure myself that these two sentences are placed together purely by co-incidence, but I know the true answer may differ slightly. Having said that, I will argue that when doing something of importance, repeat-ing it SHOULD bring different results. Whether it is a part in a Degree, a leader-ship position, or whatever the case may be, whenever we take on a new challenge,

we practice, we perform, we practice some more. Each of those repetitions is INTENDED to bring differ-ent results, it brings im-provement. Even when things go well, we can always do better. Masonry teaches us that we should always strive to improve ourselves, to strive for perfection. We fully understand

that we will never truly achieve perfection in this life. Only our spiritual transition to that house not made with hands will bring us to that state. But that should never prevent us from striving to be better than we were before, to strive toward perfec-tion. After all, if we cannot live by our own precepts, how will we convince others that they should even try. Safe travels Brothers!

New Office Manager After an arduous yet fruitful search, I am pleased to announce that Kari Muller has taken the position as the new Office Manager of the Grand Lodge Office in Sioux Falls. She is replacing Gwen Olson who retired at the end of June. Kari has quickly acclimated to the workings of the Grand Lodge Office and we are very pleased to have her on board. If you get an opportunity, please take a minute to introduce yourself.

Respectfully submitted,Terry Knutson

Grand Treasurer-Secretary

Tidings from the Desk of the Grand Treasurer-Secretary


AWARDS & INSTALLATIONS

50-year pinRichard Phillips received his 50 year pin at the Hi-12 luncheon. Pictured are Doug Bjorke, Richard and Helen Phillips. There were 12 people in attendance with Helen performing the pinning ceremony.

Brookings Lodge #24 installationLeft to right, front row: Bro Ben Smith, Sr Deacon; WB Dusty Roed, Sr Warden; WM Jeff Jung, Worshipful Master; WB Bruce Bleakley, Jr Warden; Bro Jim Pepperworth, Junior Steward; WB Terry Spitzenberger, Chaplain; Back Row WB Mike Hart, Trustee; WB Mike Ehlers, Treasurer; Bro Allan Jones, Secretary; WB Gary Christie, Senior Steward. Officers not pictured: WB Mike McCann, Marshal; Bro Eric Lee, Junior Deacon; Bro Jeff Pinkava, Tyler.

50-year pin Bro Rodney Hall was awarded a 50 year pin and pocket certificate on August 1, 2018. Keith Reierson, Grand Secretary - Grand Lodge of Minnesota, made the presentation at the Min-nesota Masonic Heritage Center.

New Brothers raised in Sioux FallsNew Brothers were raised on April 28 in Sioux Falls. They are: from Unity Lodge #130 – Nick Vaernhoej, Nicholas Fiegen, Sheldon Haas, George Hendrickson, Rice King, Colin McKen-zie, Andrew Purintun, Richard Reid, Ray Whitmore, pictured with WM Dan Nace; from Trinity Lodge #200 – Mark Johnson, Neil Hlebichuk, Clay Wittmeier, Ryan McCain, Brian Mesch, Wade Carman, Scott Nepp, and Douglas English.


The George Washington Masonic National Memorial stands as the most distinguished monument to Washington ever build by a private organization. Erected in the 1920s and 30s, it soars 333 feet as a beacon of Light and knowledge, educating and inspiring all who visit it. Recognized in 2015 as a National Historic Landmark, the Memorial is one of the most impressive and iconic buildings in the area around our nation’s capital. Our new fundraising endeavor, The Landmark Century Campaign, aims to support a thorough restora-tion of the Memorial. And you can help!Programs & Purpose Today, the Memorial is a museum like no other in the world. Everything we do revolves around our vision: “to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character and vision of George Washington, the Man, the Mason, and Fa-ther of our Country.” Open seven days a week, the Memorial offers detailed exhibits and guided tours that teach the general public about George Washington, his life and virtues, and the role that Freemasonry played throughout his life. Further, the Memorial is an important space for the performing arts, social gatherings, public events, and educational seminars. And, of course, it is an active Ma-sonic temple, housing two Craft lodges and regularly hosting visit-ing lodges from around the country. The Memorial is a central hub connecting Masons to one another, and connecting the Craft to the public, our nation, and our world.Restoration & Improvement For the past decade, the Memorial Association has devoted tre-mendous energy and resources to the renovation of the Memorial. Major exhibits have been added. Interiors have been repaired and repainted. Lighting has been updated. But the most considerable work is the top-to-bottom restoration of the building itself – the first such renovation since the Memorial was completed nearly a century ago. Beginning at the Memorial’s pyramid level, we have begun a multi-year project to perform all needed structural repairs. Stone by stone, we are repointing the mortar and protecting the building from water pen-etration. When completed, the building will be in better than new condi-tion. Your generous help is essential in reaching that goal. A Landmark Century As a National Historic Landmark, the George Washington Masonic Na-tional Memorial prepares to move into its second century. A few years from now, in 2023, the Memorial will celebrate the centennial anniversary of the laying of its cornerstone. By focusing our restoration efforts on completion by 2023, we seek to honor both the past and the future. By becoming part of our Landmark Century Campaign, you can provide the support so essential to that success.Current & Upcoming Work In the next two years, our projects include major repairs and important enhancements:

The Memorial’s Exterior. After completing major renovation of the pyramid level, ninth floor Observation Deck, and eighth floor Chapel, we will be di-recting our attention downward, performing needed exterior restoration on the seventh, sixth, and fifth floors. The Memorial’s Interior. We will continue to restore and enhance the inside of the Memorial. A major project about to begin is the restoration of the large murals in Memorial Hall. Painted by the renowned artist, Bro. Al-lyn Cox, these images of George Washington celebrating Saint John’s Day in 1778 and laying the cornerstone of the United States Capitol in 1793 require conservation in order to be available for future generations. The Memorial’s Grounds. The long-planned granite cladding will be added to the pylons in front of the Memorial. Another important change will be the addition of a new, direct sidewalk through the plaza at street level. Originally specified in the 1920s by landscape architect Bro. Carl Rust Parker, the side-walk will better connect the Memorial to the city of Alexandria, promoting

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Help restore the Washington Masonic National Memorial


The George Washington Ma-sonic National Memorial, located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a memo-rial and museum, an active Masonic temple, a research library, a cultural space, a community and perform-ing arts center, and an important regional landmark. This magnificent nine-story neoclassical structure has been erected and maintained by the Freemasons of the United States as an expression of the high esteem in which the memory of George Wash-ington is held within the Masonic fraternity, and to preserve the history and heritage of American Freema-sonry.History of the Memorial On February 22, 1910, representa-tives from twenty-six Grand Lodges gathered in Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of forming an Asso-ciation to plan and build “a suitable Memorial Temple to George Wash-ington, the Mason.” On that day the George Washington Masonic Nation-al Memorial Association was formed. Ten years after the first official meet-ing of the Association, the concept of a colossal building as a Memorial “lighthouse” to Washington was ap-proved by the Grand Lodges of the United States. American Freemasons actively supported the endeavor through a nationwide fundraising initiative, and ground was broken in 1922. A year later, on November 1, 1923, the Memorial’s cornerstone was dedicat-ed in a Masonic ceremony. President Calvin Coolidge, former President and Chief Justice William H. Taft, and numerous other dignitaries per-formed the ceremony before a crowd of thousands of Freemasons from around the nation. Over the next decade, Freema-

sons faithfully contributed to the construction of the Memorial. On May 12, 1932, the bicentennial year of George Washington’s birth, the dedication ceremony of the Memo-rial took place. President Herbert Hoover participated in the solemnity. Work on the interior of the Memorial slowed down considerably during the Great Depression and World War II, but after the allied victory American Freemasons again returned their fo-cus to the Memorial and its comple-tion. Major improvements took place during the 1950s and 1960, includ-ing the installation of the statue of George Washington (funded by the Order of DeMolay), the execution of beautiful murals throughout the building by Allyn Cox, and the estab-lishment of numerous galleries and exhibits. In 1999, the large Square and Compasses emblem was added to the front lawn, a visible sign to the Masonic nature of the Memorial.The Memorial Today In 2015, the National Park Service named the Memorial a National His-toric Landmark, in recognition that it is “the only major unified, fully national initiative of the Freemasons and among the boldest attempts by a private organization to memorialize George Washington.” The mission of the Memorial is to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character, and vision of George Washington, the Man, the Mason, and Father of our Country. Today, the Memorial is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week (excluding major holidays). Five public tours are offered daily, giving all visitors an opportunity to learn about George Washington’s endur-

ing legacy and Freemasonry’s role in American life. This is made possible by the generous support of the Memorial Association’s community of donors: individuals, lodges, Grand Lodges, and other Masonic organizations who value the Memorial’s work and provide contributions toward it. To date, 31 Grand Lodges participate in the $1 Per Member program, provid-ing $1 (or more) per member per year to the Memorial’s operation. Other ways to support the Memo-rial include the Landmark Century Campaign, the George Washington Memorial Society, the Society of Washington Lodges, and the Dedi-catory Tree Program. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue

Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Submitted by Shawn Eyer,GWMNM

Monument/from previous pageincreased tourism and greater awareness of the Memorial and its programs, as well as improving public safety at the intersection.Society of Washington Lodges – $2,500.00 Member Lodges will be those regular Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodges of the United States who are committed to supporting the Memorial and who make a one-time donation of $2,500.00. The Member Lodges will receive a portrait of Washington with a plaque attesting their membership in the Society. The Lodge will receive specially-commissioned Society of Washington Lodges jewels and lapel pins for the Officers of the Lodge. Individual Masons belonging in good standing to Lodges that are Members of the Society may also purchase the specially-produced jewels and lapel pins. The Member Lodges of the Society will be listed on the Memorial’s website and in a plaque outside the Replica Lodge Room at the Memorial.Dedicate a Tree Having a tree planted on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is an excellent way to honor an important individual in your life. And it’s also a great way to express thanks to an organization, such as a Lodge or Chapter. For a donation of $750, the tree will be cared for in perpetuity, and a hand-some stone marker placed near the tree will communicate your dedication. Sponsor a tree today!

The history of the Washington Masonic National Memorial


I would like to thank you all for the opportunity to serve as your Junior Grand Warden for the ensuing Masonic year. As an elected officer I believe I have an obligation to act in the best interest of all Masons in South Dakota. I have been working hard to open lines of communication with several Brothers throughout the State. In order for me to be an effective leader I need counsel, ideas and concerns from as many SD Masons as possible. Please remember I am working for all of you even if my thoughts and ideas are different from yours. This is what makes our Fraternity great. We can meet on the Level, have civil conversations, compromise if need be and leave knowing our Work means something. I have been asked many tough questions from concerned Brothers and past and current Line Officers. I have tried to answer them to the best of my ability. I have the best interest of the Craft in mind each and every time. I

encourage and welcome communication from all Masons in South Dakota. My contact information will be available and I hope to hear from you. During the Sturgis Rally I had the opportunity to attend the Widows Sons Council meeting and act as the Grand Master’s Representative on the WS Board. It was a productive meeting and I look forward to great things coming out of this group of Masons. Proud to wear my Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association vest whenever I ride. I also had the honor of attending the Installation of Officers at Resurgam Lodge on August 14th in Mitchell. The event was well attended and it was great to see so many family members there. Without our family we would not be able to do what we do as Masons. I look forward to working arm-in-arm with each and every one of you this year. Remember our communities and friends and family on social media notice Masonic symbols wherever they may see them. Promote our Craft positively every day.

Jason D SwindlerJunior Grand Warden

National Night OutWatertown’s Concord Lodge #13 held a SD Child ID event on August 7, 2018 at the Watertown Police Station as part of the National Night Out Campaign. National Night Out is an annual community-police awareness-raising event. In addition to the SD Child ID event held inside the police station, a variety of vendors were set up outside providing fun and games for the kids. With the help of twelve Brother Masons and eight Lady volunteers, as well as two De-Molay members, 83 children were processed. Additional thanks to Brother Larry Clark of Elk Point Lodge #3 and his lady for getting things set up. (Bill Neale & Marv Stavig, Coordinators)

Notes from the Junior Grand Warden

Happy retirement!Gwen Olson, Office Manager, was honored for her service to the Grand Lodge of South Dako-ta at the public opening of the 144th Annual Communication. Gwen has retired after 4 years of service. The Brethren of South Dakota appreciate her service, and she will be missed. Gwen was presented with a plaque and roses honoring her retirement. She is pictured above with Right Worshipful Brother DaNiel Wood and Most Worshipful Brother Yancey Smith.


The annual Philip Masonic Rascal Rodeo for youth up to age 14 was Aug. 4 at the Philip Roping Arena. Philip Masonic Lodge #153 put on the fun event. The entries were divided into four age groups: six years old and younger, seven through nine, 10- through 12, and 13-14 year olds. The fun for all did not necessarily require a horse. Depending on the num-ber of entries, possible events included a goat ribbon race (no horse needed), goat tying, barrel racing, mutton busting and steer riding, breakaway roping, flag race, pole bending, and adult and rascal team roping. In the top photo at left, The Four Rivers Shriners Club, a unit of NAJA Shriners, gave away a boy’s bicycle and a girl’s bicycle, including safety helmets, during the Masonic Rascal Rodeo. Shown with the lucky winners are local Shriners, Scott Pinney (left) and T.J. Gabriel. In the bottom photo at left, “no guts, no glory.” This youngster was not going to hold back in the pole bending event. If the time is good enough, a dropped pole may not hurt that badly. Below, contrary to the old saying of being on a high horse, this tyke and his comparatively tall mount handled the pole bending event with ease at the Masonic Rascal Rodeo.

Philip Masonic Rascal Rodeo

The Freemasons of South Dakota engage and inspire good men, who believe in a Supreme Being, to live according to

Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Our mission is guided by the core values of our fraternity:

Freedom: Freemasons champion the liberties and values outlined in the founding documents of the

United States of America. Integrity: Freemasons strive to be honest, truthful and reliable,

living in a just and upright manner. Tolerance: Freemasons embrace diversity of opinion, religious,

ethnic, cultural, social, and educational differences.

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