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With Regrets - Passing of PGM Larry Judson Good afternoon, brother -
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| . It is with great sorry that I have to inform our brothers about the passing of our Brother John William Findley. Brother Fiddley was raised on 05/09/2019 and was an active member of the Okemos Masonic Lodge #252. OBITUARY John William Findley November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2026 IN THE CARE OF Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes John William Findley, 84, passed on June 6, 2026. Born November 20, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan, he was a resident of Bath, Michigan. Visitation will be held at the University Club of Michigan State University, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, MI 48910, US, on June 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at the same location on June 12, 2026, from 12:00 pm, with a luncheon to follow the service at the U-Club. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-lansing-mi/john-findley-12918015 |
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Greeting Brothers, The June 2026 Okemos Masonic Lodge #252 Regular Communication was held last night. The Next Regular Communication (Lodge Meeting) will be on September 3, 2026 Dinner 6PM, Gavel 7PM. The June 4, 2026 meeting minutes are attached here as well While the Lodge Regular Communications go “Dark” for July & August each year, the summer Months are still very busy and jam packed full of many great events. In addition to great events to catch up with and see your Masonic Brothers, these are also opportunities for future Brothers to meet us and become future Masons. Please invite others to join us. SAVE THE DATE(S) Saturday, June 13, 2026 8:00 am to Noon Free Fishing Tournament Hawk Island, MI The Michigan DNR has granted June 13 and 14 as free fishing weekend, so a fishing license is not required for the day. There will be trophies for Champions. Scot Henry, Past Mast Master Capitol #8 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Bicentennial Celebration State Capital / Lansing Center 1:30 House session opens - Capitol gallery seating is first come, first serve. Must be through security by 1 p.m. 2:15 est time for tribute. Group photo to follow on Capitol Steps. Dark Suit requested. Aprons available 3:00 Opportunity to view Documentary 4:30 Reception in Lansing Center, dinner at 6:00 Program to follow. - Dark Suit / Plated Dinner / $50 per person - Reservations due by June 16, 2026 Saturday July 25, 2026 Lodge / OES Annual Picnic & Celebrate Meridian 3:00 Pm to 6:00 PM – Bring a dish to pass - Lodge providing main course /meats. Celebrate Meridian - Make the most of your summer with live music, food trucks, children’s activities, a beer garden, a drone show, and more! https://www.meridian.mi.us/recreation-leisure/events-calendar/celebrate-meridian/ August 1, 2026 – Outdoor Fellowcraft Degree in Mackinaw City Registration is now open for Fellowcraft at the Fort! We will be conferring the Fellowcraft Degree on multiple candidates Saturday, August 1, inside the walls of Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City! The event will begin after the fort closes for the day at 7 p.m. There will be seating available, but you are also free to bring your own chair if you would like. There will also be elevated standing room options on the inside of the fort walls! If you wish to tour the fort during regular hours, a ticket from the visitor center will be required. Attendance is limited to 300, don't delay! CLICK HERE to sign up. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d9w7t6y/lp/292a7be3-3834-48ec-91a9-fd9c7c6be2e4 |
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Agenda June 4, 2026
Welcome Visitors: Sick and Distressed: Minutes: Treasurer’s Report: Petitions: Nicholas Kruger, Haslett Michigan / Grand Lodge Website referral Bills: OMCA rent June, July, & August ($550 Each) Bikes For Books $3,556.98 Communications:
Reports: (Boards & Committees)
Old Business:
New Business: Education: Masonic Law and Grand Lodge - Bob Helmic Past Grand Master. For the good of the order: SAVE THE DATE(S)
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REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF OKEMOS LODGE #252 F. & A. M May 7, 2026
Members & Visitors: Adam Mosher from Grand Ledge #179, Scott Henry, Ryan E. Binkley, PM Worshipful Senior Grand Deacon
Opened: 7:05 PM Sick and Distressed:
Minutes: Motion & Support to accept April 2026 Minutes as published / Voted & Approved (Westover / Jorgensen)
Treasurer’s Report: Joesph F.
Bills: Motion & Support / Voted to pay bills (Chris O. & Steve B.) 1-May-26 Rent Okemos Masonic Center $550.00 1-May-26 Newsletter Okemos 267 $17.02 11-Apr-26 RENT: Blue Smoke/ Guys Making Pies $50.00 18-Apr-26 Office Supplies Mike Nevells $70.97 30-Apr-26 MOY Dinner (Blue Lodge 50%) Sue Overly $45.88 30-Apr-26 MOY Plaque Karen Cook $90.00 7-May-26 Facebook Ad Regis Harrington $500.00 Petitions: Nicholas Kruger, Haslett Michigan / Grand Lodge Website referral – Referred back to Mike Nevells to complete Six Step Initiation.
Communications: (full complete documents /communications are on file)
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
New Business:
May 17, 2026 - Oklahoma Indian Degree team “Master Mason Degree” May 18 -19, 2026 – 200th Annual Communication
Education:
For the good of the order:
CLOSED: Respectfully Submitted; SECRETARY: Ken Cook WM Harvey Gurd |
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| Brothers, The 2026 B4B Award Schedule has been set. We will be meeting at the Lodge 45 minutes prior to each scheduled award time to load bikes and travel to the resopective school. ALL BROTHERS are invited to attend any and all Bike Awards at the schools. This is the fun part. Mike
I am so very excited and pleased to announce the Winners for our 11th annual (2025/2026 school year) Bike For Books program. As you can see from the summary below this was the best event held yet to date. I will also post below the winners' names by school. Please review and let me know which names I misspelled, some forms are very hard to read. Additionally, below is the Awards Schedule we have so far. PLEASE if you haven't scheduled your Bike Awards day and time yet, let me know as soon as possible. This continues to be a wonderful program for our Kids and its great success is largely credited to the wonderful Staff and support we get from All the Schools and both Libraries every year. Thank you so much for making this so great. Mike Nevells Okemos Masonic Lodge #252 Bikes For Books Chair |
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| Brothers, The next few days have some great Masonic activities and oportunities to share them with our fellow brothers. Sunday May 17, 2026 Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team 3:00 PM @ Soaring Eagle Casino & resort. I know of several brothers that are going from our Lodge and local Lodges. This looks to be a popular event and should be well attened by Lodges form arounf the State. I will be driving myself and Brother Scott Jorgesen to thsi event. There are no costs or tickets required, it is first come first serve. I plan on leaving Okemos at 9:00 am on Sunday. If you would like to ride with us pleae call me at 517-285-8733. Monday - Tuesday May 18 & 19 Grand Lodge of Michigan Annual Communication. I know that ELaine & I am going as well as our Worshipful Master and his Lady, as well as Brother Bob Helmic. IOf there is anyone else going from our Lodge, Please email me or call at 517-285-8733 and we can cordinate meeting up at the event(s) car pooling, whatever. Mike Nevells Secretary |
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May 7, 2026
Members & Visitors: Adam Mosher from Grand Ledge #179, Scott Henry, Ryan E. Binkley, PM Worshipful Senior Grand Deacon
Opened: 7:05 PM Sick and Distressed:
Minutes: Motion & Support to accept April 2026 Minutes as published / Voted & Approved (Westover / Jorgensen)
Treasurer’s Report: Joesph F.
Bills: Motion & Support / Voted to pay bills (Chris O. & Steve B.) 1-May-26 Rent Okemos Masonic Center $550.00 1-May-26 Newsletter Okemos 267 $17.02 11-Apr-26 RENT: Blue Smoke/ Guys Making Pies $50.00 18-Apr-26 Office Supplies Mike Nevells $70.97 30-Apr-26 MOY Dinner (Blue Lodge 50%) Sue Overly $45.88 30-Apr-26 MOY Plaque Karen Cook $90.00 7-May-26 Facebook Ad Regis Harrington $500.00 Petitions: Nicholas Kruger, Haslett Michigan / Grand Lodge Website referral – Referred back to Mike Nevells to complete Six Step Initiation.
Communications: (full complete documents /communications are on file)
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
New Business:
May 17, 2026 - Oklahoma Indian Degree team “Master Mason Degree” May 18 -19, 2026 – 200th Annual Communication
Education:
For the good of the order:
CLOSED:
Respectfully Submitted; SECRETARY: Ken Cook WM Harvey Gurd |
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Brothers,We have an opportunity if we fill a table of ten people For the Grand Lodge Bicentennial Gala, one will be free. Brotehr Chamberins email to me and the Gala info are below. We already have Brother Chamberlin and His Wife, Brother Regis and his wife and Mike Nevells and his wife. That's six, so far. You can make your reservation at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9a9uybm After yo makle your reservation Conact me at mpnevells@gmail and let me know you are registered. Bicentennial Gala for the Grand Lodge of Michigan / Great Date Night or Lodge EventGrand Lodge of Michigan invites you to a Bicentennial Gala Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 1:30 House session opens - Capitol gallery seating is first come, first serve. Must be through security by 1 p.m. 2:15 est time for tribute. Group photo to follow on Capitol Steps. Dark Suit requested. Aprons available 3:00 Opportunity to view Documentary 4:30 Reception in Lansing Center, dinner at 6:00 Program to follow. Dark Suit / Plated Dinner / $50 per person Reservations due by June 16, 2026 Christopher Chamberlain Ryan Binkley contacted me and said the lady in charge of the gala reservations is offering a deal to us that if we fill a table of ten people, one will be free. We already have Myself and my wife, Regis and his wife and Mike Nevells and I'm guessing his wife. That's six, there. We'd need to call to get it worked out with her. Like, we'd be telling her who would be signing up. SO, if we can get a blast out to the members to get a hold of me before they register so we can get a ccommitment of numbers to her, she'll comp one out of every ten. I'm not sure how that part works but I'll trust they'll work it out in the end. Best regards, -Chris Chamberlain 517-507-8715
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Agenda May 7, 2026 Open â–¡ Welcome Visitors: â–¡ Sick and Distressed: â–¡ Minutes: â–¡ Treasurer’s Report: â–¡ Petitions: One recieved â–¡ Bills: â–¡ Communications: a) Grand Lodge Reminders for May Communication b) Grand Master’s Reception c) Grand Lodge Child ID event Kits d) Letter & 60 Year Pin for brother David Beiser (WM & Brothers sign) â–¡ Reports: (Boards & Committees) a) Temple Board (OMCA) b) Development Fund (OMDF) c) Bikes For Books d) Scholarships â–¡ Old Business: a) Star & Mason of the Year was held on Friday April 17, 2026, thank you to the Stars for a great meal and program: b) Service Awards Eric Voss Raised 6/14/2001 25 Years Joseph Bonsall Raised 4/23/1999 25 Years David Bieser Raised 2/25/1966 60 Years James Hart P.M. Raised 3/16/1966 60 Years Mason of The Year Michael Nevells P.M Raised 09/24/2015 C) “Guys Making Pies” Report on success â–¡ New Business: a) Who is going to Annual Communication and/or Oklahoma Indian Degree May 17, 2026 - Oklahoma Indian Degree team “Master Mason Degree” May 18 -19, 2026 – 200th Annual Communication Do we want to carpool agree to meet at events, etc.? b) Grand Lodge of Michigan Bicentennial “Community Premiere Night” https://michiganmasons200.org/celebrating-200-years-together/our-bicentennial-story/ “200 Nights of Lights” Community - What Does Okemos Lodge want to do? - Who, What, When, -Committee? â–¡ Education: â–¡ For the good of the order: â–¡ SAVE THE DATE(S) + May 17, 2026 Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team + May 18 -19, 29026 Annual Communication + June 24, 2026 – Bicentennial Celebration State Capital / Lansing Center + August 1, 2026 – Outdoor Fellowcraft Degree in Mackinaw City + December 27, 2026 – Festive Board at the Detroit temple Close |
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ALL BRTOTHERS ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ANY OR ALL OF THE BIKES FOR BOOKS SCHEDULED EVENTS. The Masonic Lodge #252 - Bikes for Books Program Drawing entry deadline is 5:00 PM Friday May 8, 2025 The B4B Form submittal deadline is tomorrow (Friday May 8). We will be drawing the winning entry forms (By school & Grade) Wednesday 5/13 at the Lodge (7:00 PM). On Monday 5/11 we need to stop by all the schools and both Libraries to pick up any hard copy completed entry forms they have. I can go to any schools or libraries as needed, just let me know if you are not going to be able to get to your assigned School or Library by Tuesday 5/12. I have emails from the following indicating they do have forms to be picked up:
ALSO, below are the Bikes Award dates and times I have so far. Again, please let me know if you can't contact your assigned school to confirm their Award date and time(s)
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Annual COMMUNICATION MAY 18th - 19th, 2026 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort • Mt. Pleasant, Michigan It is my honor to invite you to the 200th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan, a celebration of 200 years of leadership, service, and dedication by the Michigan Masons. During this landmark session, you will hear a report of the year’s activities and review future programs, initiatives, and budgets for your consideration. Proposed changes to our Blue Book regulations will be presented, and you will elect the Grand Lodge Officers who will help lead us into our third century in 2026–2027. You will also experience the dignity and ceremony that define our fraternity while reconnecting with brothers from all 238 lodges in Michigan and with brethren from other jurisdictions. This is truly a remarkable time to be a Freemason in Michigan, and I look forward to welcoming you to this historic 200th Annual Communication. |
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Brothers, 2026 is a historic year for our Grand Lodge as we celebrate its bicentennial. There are many events planned and thus many opportunities for us to participate. Please contact our Lodge Secretary (Brother Mike Nevells 517-285-8733 or mpnevells@gmail.com) with any questions. We can also coordinate car-pooling and rendezvous as we know who will be attending each event. For example, Mike Nevells is planning on going to the Oklahoma Masonic Indian Master Degree May 17 @ Soaring Eagle (up and back on that day). Brother WM Harvey Gurd (and guest) & Mike Nevells (and guest) will be attending the Annual Communication on Monday, May 18-Tuesday, May 19 at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. https://michiganmasons200.org/celebrating-200-years-together/our-bicentennial-story/ Celebrating 200 Years Together Since 1826, Michigan Masons have built a legacy of unity, service, and brotherhood. This bicentennial marks not just a milestone in time, but the enduring impact of our fraternity on communities across the state—and our commitment to lighting the way for generations to come. SAVE THE DATES Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team Sunday, May 17 @ 3:00PM Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort MT. Pleasant, MI Make plans to join us at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on May 17 for this first-time visit by the Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team! There is no charge but please arrive well early of the 3 p.m. start as we will be checking dues cards! This will be a Master Mason Degree. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 2026 Monday, May 18-Tuesday, May 19 Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort MT. Pleasant, MI REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 200th ANNIVERSARY GALA Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, is the official 200th Anniversary of the formation of the Grand Lodge the Michigan! We invite you to join us in Lansing for a special Bicentennial Celebration. The day will begin with a special presentation at the Capitol during the House Session. The session opens at 1:30 p.m. There is limited first-come, first-served seating in the House gallery. Following the presentation, all Masons are encouraged to take part in a special photo op on the Capitol steps! We will then head over to the Lansing Center for a special viewing of the 200th Anniversary Documentary, followed by a Gala/Dinner. The Gala/Dinner is $50 per person and is open to all to attend. Seating is limited, please click the button below to register and view more details! A LIGHT ON THE LAKES DOCUMENTARY As part of the bicentennial celebration of Michigan Freemasonry, a new documentary titled A Light On The Lakes shares the story of how Freemasons helped shape Michigan over the past two centuries. Created by Ben Tigner, Director of Marketing & PR, the film features interviews with Masons and historians from across the state, along with rare archival photographs that highlight the leadership, service, and lasting impact of Michigan Masons in communities statewide. The documentary will be shown in full at Annual Communication and at the Bicentennial Gala. Outdoor Fellowcraft Degree in Mackinaw City August 1, 2026 Festive Board at the Detroit Temple December 27, 2026 |
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REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF OKEMOS LODGE #252 F. & A. M Members: Jack Voss, Chis Olson, David Westover & Ken Cook as acting Treasurer
Visitors: Adam Mosher & Matt Riely from Grand Ledge #179
Opened: 7:00 PM (EA) Sick and Distressed: Drap Alter – Brother Steven Schrumpf passed away in December 2025.
Minutes: Motion & Support to accept March 2026 Minutes as published / Voted & Approved
Treasurer’s Report: None given (Secretary absent)
Bills: Motion & Support / Voted to pay bills * Rent $550 * Newsletter $17.02 * Stamps & postage $100.95 *Grand Lodge Pins $ 27 * ADN Sponsorship $450 * Helmic/Quane Dues $195
Petitions: None
Communications: (full complete documents /communications are on file)
Committee Reports:
Old Business:
New Business:
https://michiganmasons200.org/celebrating-200-years-together/our-bicentennial-story/
Education: Brother Hart presented an overview of the Masonic change from “Operative” to “Speculative” years 1390 to 1313. From Cathedral Builders to the Birth of Modern Freemasonry.
For the good of the order:
CLOSED: 8:35 PM Respectfully Submitted; SECRETARY: Michael P. Nevells WM Harvey Gurd |
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Annual Communication #200 Registration is OPEN!
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| Brothers, As a test can you reply to me at mpnevells@gmail.com if you have recived this email. Greetings from the Secretary's desk. The Grand Lodge has provided a central Masonic application / sytem for Lodge use. known as "Grand View". Each individual Mason has acces to this tool as well as expnded tools for Lodge use. I would like to utilize the "New Letter" feature of gran view to email to all our brothers information and updates on a regular basis. The reason for theis email is to assertain if alll our brothers are recieving this from the Grand View syste. So as the opening of theis email requested, please email at mpnevells if you recive this message. Mike Nevells Okemos #252 Secretary |
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Regular Communication of Okemos Lodge #252 F. & A. M. Agenda April 2, 2026
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Brothers, Please find attached the updated Lodge 2026 Directory. As usual this remains a work in progress and is largely dependent on input we receive from the individual Brothers of the Lodge. Please send me via email, snail mail, smoke signals, whatever works for you any edits or updates you may have for our records / Directory. Thank you Mike Nevells Lodge Secretary 517-285-8733 mpnevells@gmail.com |