2003 Masonic Awarness Lecture

High Noon, Second Saturday of Every Month
The Masonic Temple
216 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 * (260) 426-4728

AGENDA

   To teach and enlighten the Brethren, to preserve Charity, Union and Fraternal Love in works of Peace and Mercy." --Albert G. Mackey, M.D. 33°

The Honor of Your Presence Is Requested

   We have put together twelve free one-hour programs to expand your awareness of the Masonic Fraternity, and their family organizations.
   Each program will be delivered at High Noon, the Second Saturday of each month, on the Fifth floor of the Masonic Temple, in the Commandery Room. (Six of these sessions are open to the general public; the other six are restricted to Master Masons only.)

PROGRAM

One Hour of Introspection Can Be Worth a Lifetime of Inquiry.

January 11, 2003 (Public)
In the Beginning there might have been a Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland
Andrew R. Jackson, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Indiana

February 8, 2003 (MM Only)
A Vision for the Fraternity in Indiana
Most Worshipful Brother Roger S. VanGorden, Grand Master of Masons in Indiana

March 8, 2003 (Public)
The York Rite
Illustrious Rev. David W. Widmoyer, 33°

April 12, 2003 (MM Only)
Big me & Little God, or Little me & Big God
Cleon H. Wright, Chaplain, Indiana Masonic Home, Most Excellent Grand High Priest

May 10, 2003 (Public)
The Youth of the Masonic Family
Lynn K. Shoulders, Supreme Deputy for Indiana Rainbow for Girls
Tom Nelson, Legion of Honor, International Order of DeMolay
Connie Whisner, Grand Guide, Job's Daughters of Indiana

June 14, 2003 (MM Only)
Ancient Landmarks: Principles that set boundaries
Rev. Howard Coop, Past Master

July 12, 2003 (Public)
Order of Eastern Star, Five Points of Life
Holly A. Woods, Past Matron

September 13, 2003 (Public)
The Scottish Rite
Illustrious Richard B. Duke, 33°

October 11, 2003 (MM Only)
National Sojourners: what's it all about
Richard D. Sutton, Great Lakes Regional Representative

October 18, 2003 (MM Only)
Where have we been and where are we going
Richard J. Elman, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Indiana

November 8, 2003 (Public)
Masonic Overview
Richard Ellis, A concerned Master Mason

December 13, 2003 (MM Only)
The origin of certain Lies and Misconceptions about Freemasonry
Gary Thomas, WM

PUBLIC IS INVITED

   The Masonic Temple at 216 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been the center of the Masonic Fraternity activity in Allen County since its construction over 76 years ago. It presently houses nine Masonic Blue Lodges, three Eastern Star Chapters, the York Rite, and Job's Daughters.
   The building will be open for public tours two hours before the General Public Lecture Sessions.
   Photography will be permitted; however, telephones, records and pagers are to be turned off or silenced. Lavatory facilities are available, and the temple is handicapped-accessible. There are no public telephones, and smoking is not permitted.

For out-of-town groups seeking lodging or local information, contact:
Allen Travel, 6429 Oakbrook Parkway, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
Mike Smith, Agent, 1-800-732-0063 x319 or msmith@allentravel.com

HOST
   Al McClelland, WM, South Gate Lodge #731, F&AM, Ft. Wayne, IN
CO-HOST
   Bob Kolk, PM
MARSHALLS
   Gene Peltier, PM
   Jim Ross, PM
   Andy Federspiel, PM
   Lonnie Maggart, PM
   Jim Coleman, PM
   Roger Warner, PM

SPONSORS

South Gate Lodge #731 and the individual lecturers, in the name of FRIENDSHIP, MORALITY, and BROTHERLY LOVE, sponsor this 2003 Masonic Awareness Lecture Series, with guidance from the House Committee of the Masonic Temple.

I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. --Brother George Washington

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