Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Glen Avon Lodge No. 306
George Washington Table Lodge
February 10th 2026
Duluth Masonic Center
4 West 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Schedule:
• Social Hour: 5:00 – 5:45 PM
• Bagpipe Procession to the Table Lodge: 5:45 – 6:00 PM
• Table Lodge Opens: 6:00 PM
The evening will feature a traditional Table Lodge with seven toasts, reflections on George Washington, and remarks from distinguished guests representing various Masonic appendant bodies.
A four-course meal will be served:
• English Garden Salad
• Personal Charcuterie Selection
• English Bangers and Mash
• Dessert
Attire: Suit and tie is encouraged. Guests are welcome to wear what they have available. Some attendees may be wearing kilts, reflecting a long-standing lodge tradition.
Cost: $30 per person
RSVP & Payment Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Payment is required to complete your RSVP.
Registration:
Masons are strongly encouraged to RSVP and pay via Grand View:
https://mn.grandview.systems/
Brethren are welcome to register and pay for guests, friends, and family members through Grand View as well.
Alternate Payment Options:
If paying by cash or check, please contact:
Tom Knutson
Phone: 218-461-8203
Email: events@glenavonlodge306.org
Cash or check payments must be received by
January 28, 2026.
We sincerely hope the Brethren of Ionic Lodge will join us for this evening of fellowship, tradition, and celebration, and we encourage members to bring family and friends to share in the experience.
Fraternally,
Tom Knutson
Worshipful Master
Glen Avon Lodge No. 306
218-461-8203
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Installation of Officers
January 12 2026
Installing
Worshipful Master Sterling Hartwick
Installing Master WB. Alan Adams
6 pm Meal
7 pm Public installation
Cost $25.00
Catered by Wabegon
(RSVP is a must)
RSVP no later then January 9th
Everyone is welcome
Meal
RSVP no later then January 9th
ionic.lodge.186@gmail.com or (218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Annual Meeting December 8th 7 pm
Dessert and coffee to follow
Agenda
Master Mason Proficiency
Annual Reports
Election of Officers
and more
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Greetings Brethren,
We will not be having a meeting on Nov 24th due to the holidays. Hope to see you all in December and have a great Thanksgiving.
Fraternally Yours,
WB. Tony Marquardt
ionic.lodge.186@gmail.com or (218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Greetings Brethren,
We will not be having a meeting on Nov 24th due to the holidays. Hope to see you all in December and have a great Thanksgiving.
Fraternally Yours,
WB. Tony Marquardt
ionic.lodge.186@gmail.com or (218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Greetings Brethren,
We will not be having a meeting on Nov 24th due to the holidays. Hope to see you all in December and have a great Thanksgiving.
Fraternally Yours,
WB. Tony Marquardt
ionic.lodge.186@gmail.com or (218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Stated Communication
November 10th
6 pm - Dinner
7 pm - Meeting
Meal
Turkey w/ gravy
Stuffing
Green bean casserole
Cranberry sauce
Dessert
(Cost goodwill donation)
RSVP by November 9th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Stated Communication
November 10th
6 pm - Dinner
7 pm - Meeting
Meal
Turkey w/ gravy
Stuffing
Green bean casserole
Cranberry sauce
Dessert
(Cost goodwill donation)
RSVP by November 9th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Dear Brethren,
Yesterday the lodge electronically tried to send out its dues notices. Unfortunately, as we all saw Grandview glitched sending out multiple copies of last years notice. We have contacted help support at Grandview for this issue. We also will be mailing out paper copies soon. I am truly sorry for any inconvenience this glitch caused anyone.
Fraternally yours,
Worshipful Master Tony Marquardt
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Pot luck and Game Night
October 27th
6 pm
Bring a dish to share
Games
Uno
Scrabble
Cribbage
and more
Feel free to bring your own games to share
*Halloween costumes are optional*
*All Mason, Spouses and School age kids welcome*
RSVP by October 24th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
BOWLING NIGHT
October 19th
3 pm - 5 pm
Incline Station
cost $6/person
paid to Ionic Lodge 186
*All Mason, Spouses and School age kids welcome*
RSVP by October 18th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Traveling Gavel
Challenge
Tuesday Oct. 14th
6 pm Dinner
Brats
Coleslaw
Mac & Cheese
(cost $10.00)
7 pm Challenge
Brothers help support your Lodge in this challenge!!!
The Traveling Gavel is currently housed at Glen Avon Lodge # 306
7 or more Master Masons are needed to win this challenge.
To the best of my knowledge Ionic Lodge has never been home to the gavel. WB. Al Farmer informed me know that we indeed had the gavel in 2010. Thanks WB Al.
Ionic Lodge # 186 are you up to the challenge?
Will you help the Lodge make history?
Brothers who are up to the challenge
MWB. Jim Christensen
WB. Tony Marquardt
WB. David Wahlberg
Br. Jared Katsmark
(3 More Brothers are needed please)
RSVP by Oct. 11th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Business Meeting
October 13
6 pm Dinner
(goodwill donation)
Sloppy Joes
Vegetable
Chips
Dessert
7 pm Meeting
RSVP by Oct 10th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Business Meeting
October 13
6 pm Dinner
(goodwill donation)
Sloppy Joes
Vegetable
Chips
Dessert
7 pm Meeting
RSVP by Oct 10th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Ionic # 186 Fall Road Clean Up
Oct 12th 2:00 pm
Meet at Holy Cross Church
We will be cleaning our section between central entrance and Arrowhead road
Bags, pickers, buckets and water will be provided
Meal payed by Lodge to follow
RSVP by Oct 10th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
6 pm Dinner
Lasagna
Breadsticks
Salad
Cost is a free donation
*During dinner our Scholarships Winner may be joining us for dinner*
7 pm Meeting
*2nd Degree proficiency
* Lodge updates
RSVP by Sept. 5th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Back to Light Potluck
August 25th
6:00 pm
Duluth Masonic Center
Cost: a dish/side to share
Family, Spouses and Friends welcome
*Please include dish/side when you RSVP
*RSVP count will be emailed out on August 18th
RSVP by August 18th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Back to Light Potluck
August 25th
6:00 pm
Duluth Masonic Center
Cost: a dish/side to share
Family, Spouses and Friends welcome
*Please include dish/side when you RSVP
*RSVP count will be emailed out on August 18th
RSVP by August 18th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Volunteers Needed
Duluth Huskies Celebrity Bartender Fundraiser
June 13th @ 5:30 pm
June 14th @ 2:00 pm
RSVP by June 12th
or
(218) 461-0870
Ionic Lodge # 186
Transforming Lives with Timeless Values
Greetings Brethren,
We will not be having a meeting on Nov 24th due to the holidays. Hope to see you all in December and have a great Thanksgiving.
Fraternally Yours,
WB. Tony Marquardt
ionic.lodge.186@gmail.com or (218) 461-0870