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One of the prize artifacts on the display in the Grand Lodge museum is a stone from the White House. It was gifted to the Grand Lodge by President Harry Truman, Past Grand Master of Missouri. In 1948 the White House was structurally in bad repair and in need of a complete restoration. President Truman…

You are cordially invited to attend. Monday, January 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Sarasota/Bradenton: Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Peridia Blvd. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 Host: Ken Gavins Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Fort Myers: The Edison 3583 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Host: Steve Krekus Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at…

In less than 24 hours North Korean troops would overrun the tiny airstrip base they had managed to carve out of the jungle. With little advanced warning, Jim Lehnert and the rest of his crew had rapidly evacuated everyone and were preparing to board the last flight out of North Korea. When Jim turned back…

By Right Worshipful Brother Chad Kopenski Recently I was sitting with a group of Brethren from around the State. In the outside world, they were teachers, nurses, handymen, emergency services, businessmen, fathers, etc.; in the Masonic world, they represented all levels of involvement and experience. Over the course of the evening, as we discussed life…