Acanthus Brothers

This weekend is the Acanthus Pancake breakfast. Also this weekend, as it always happens twice a year, we conflict with the Scottish Rite  degrees downtown known as a Reunion.

Most of you are also active members of the Scottish Rite and these Pancake Breakfasts are tough to hit on this weekend. I myself will have to leave the breakfast at 9:45am to get to the degrees I am participating in on time. (Honest, Charlie & Brian, I’ll be there on time:-)

Since many of us are going to be at the Scottish Rite most of the morning, (heck, the 13^th degree is pretty much an “Acanthus” degree and is scheduled for Saturday morning), I’d like to ask that as many of you as possible, please show up to help. There is a faction of Acanthus members that like to use these conflicts as a excuse to complain about other Masonic bodies drawing off Acanthus members thus making the Lodge weaker. I, for one, believe a stronger Masonic community in the area makes all Lodges and other Masonic bodies stronger and more flexible. Please help reinforce this idea this weekend.

If you aren’t in a SR degree that directly conflicts with the Pancake Breakfast please do your best to come in and help. If you are a Scottish Rite member that likes to watch degree work, there is plenty going on Saturday after 11am to get your fix, that is where I’ll be all afternoon.

Thank You,

Steve Hall

Take due notice and gorge yourselves accordingly.

(but not to intemperance and excess)

When: Sat, March 17th, 7:30am – 11:00am

Where: Acanthus Lodge Dinning Room

Description: Pancake Breakfast themed for St. Patrick's Day.

Come join the members of Acanthus lodge for our March Pancake Breakfast.  I have been assured that there will St.  Patrick's day themed breakfast foods, and as usual a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

You might have heard of LinkedIn.  At Acanthus, we have a special take on it. Please come see us Saturday, Feb 18th for our monthly Pancake Breakfast.  Half of the profit from this month's breakfast are going to support the Beaverdale Little League.

Feb 2012 – Pancake Breakfast

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Just want to remind everybody to attend Acanthus' Pancake Breakfast tomorrow Saturday, Jan 21^st from 7:30am to 10:30am.

The 2012 officers for Acanthus lodge are:

Worshipful Master: Jim Ford

Senior Warden: Phil Gauthier

Junior Warden: Mike Taylor

Treasurer: Dick Whiton

Secretary: Benjamin Mayer

Chaplain: Ron Leschber

Senior Deacon: Doug Mentzer

Junior Deacon: Dustin Ritter

Senior Steward: Matt Rissberg

Junior Steward: Ron Hobbs

Marshal: Russ Saffell

Tyler: Don Coon

Thanks you to the family, friends, and brothers that came out to installation on January 2nd, and Acanthus Lodge would also like to thank Past Master Jerry Kellar for a wonderful year.

The Brethren of Acanthus Lodge #632 gathered together on the evening of Oct 17th to recognize and and remember the service of its Past Masters.  Many have passed and now labor in that house not made with hands.  Many still labor with us daily.  We appreciate their service, their leadership, and their sacrifices made for the benefit of their Brothers.

Sorry for falling behind on the calendar updates everyone. The loss of our Brother Secretary put us behind in getting the latest update out.  A HUGE Thank You goes to Brother Ben Mayer for stepping in and assuming the duties of Secretary.

What's Up?

Pancakes! – Saturday, 09/17 7:30 am – 10:30 am

This is the big one folks. The Beaverdale Fall Festival is in full swing and we expect the lodge to be very busy. If you can lend a hand in the kitchen, Past Master Steve Hall tells us all the extra hands are appreciated. 

Hot Dogs – Friday & Saturday :: 09/16 1pm – 10pm'ish :: 09/17 10am – 10pmish

Brother Phil Gauthier is heading up the hot dog stand again this year. All extra help is welcome. We'll be serving up delicious dogs during the afternoon on Friday and beginning at 10am on Saturday.  We're not quite sure yet when things will close down, but we expect that most people will be gone by 10pm, but the party's never done until we're done.

Next Monday

Dinner and 1st Degree
 

          Big Rock Resort, Leech Lake, MN 

June 2012

As you know, Brother Bob Kellar passed away suddenly on the first day of a fishing trip on Leech Lake, MN, in the company of two other brothers of Acanthus Lodge. Brother Bob had been planning this trip for a couple of years prior and was having a wonderful time doing what he enjoyed.

He commented during that trip,

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could get a group of Acanthus Lodge brothers to make this trip together next year?”
- Bob Kellar

In memory and honor of Brother Bob, we are planning a memorial Acanthus Lodge fishing trip to Big Rock Resort, on Leech Lake, MN, for June of 2012.

Specific dates in June of 2012 will be dependent on the number of participants and cabin availability. Initial plans are to drive to Leech Lake on a Monday, fish 3 days, and return on Friday (i.e.; 4 nights at the resort). Deposits and confirmation of attendance will be due to the resort in January of 2012. This advance notice is intended to provide Brothers who are interested in going on the trip, several months notice to facilitate planning and personal budgeting for the trip.

Everyone is welcome,…. even if you don’t want to fish! This is a great opportunity to create and share memories with Masonic fellowship around the campfire in memory of Bob.

Estimated costs for the trip (not including personal expenses, i.e.; libations, casino visits, etc.) are as follows:

Optional: Fishing Guide w/boat = $ 350 @ day

If you are interested in attending, please notify either Brother Greg Johnson, (515) 720-8207, gwjohnson52@msn.com, or Brother Dustin Ritter, (515) 240-3466, dustin.ritter@gmail.com.

See also: Attached Flyer in PDF format.

Acanthus Lodge #632 - Bob Kellar Memorial Fishing Trip - flyer