 Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, Attached is the agenda for tonights meeting. Sorry avbout the format. Thank you Matt Ressl |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, Please join us tonight for our Stated Meeting. Fellowship will begin at 615pm and the meeting is at 7:00pm. We welcome and encourage you all to come. Thank you Brothers, |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, Worship Master Michael Argenziano would like to invite you all to our Stated Meeting tomorrow night at 7:00pm. We will be getting together at 6:00pm for Fellowship and coffee. Please join us Thank You Matt Ressl Secretary |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
A Message to the Brethern from Feeding South Dakota: We are in need of a few more volunteers to help at the Box Elder distribution, tomorrow (7/24) from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. Currently we only have a couple of folks signed up to help us. If you are able to help with this distribution, please click here to sign up, or reach out to me and I can assist you in that process. Thank you for all that you do to support our community! Ryan Teets Alyssa Albrecht, Eastern Volunteer Coordinator, (605) 335-0364, ext. 124 Tracy Schmitt, Operations Coordinator for central South Dakota, (605) 494-3663, ext. 306 Ryan Teets, Western Volunteer Coordinator, (605) 348-2689, ext. 210 Jennifer Stensaas, Community Engagement Manager, (605) 335-0364, ext. 108 |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
It is with a heavy heart that I report that Sister Karen Ridgway, Past Matron, passed away yesterday, July 8th. Please keep Jim and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Cards can be sent to Jim at: Nebraska Masonic Home 1300 Avenue D Plattsmouth NE 68048 RidgwayJames@Netscape.net Star love, Joann Secretary |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
Brethren,
Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to serve our Lodge.
Tomorrow, I hope you each enjoy and celebrate the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Cherish that we do live in the best country on earth. Also recall we must keep it that way. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 15th.
Next Meeting of Rapid City Lodge No. 25 July 15, 2025 OPEN HOUSE: The Doors of our lodge building open at 5:00 PM on July 15, 2025 for the member so the public interested in learning about the various Masonic Bodies that operate at our Lodge and the good that we do for our community.
Volunteers will be needed to
Worshipful Brothers Jim Heald, George Bauder, Ken Harris, and Dan Conklin and myself have agreed to be present for the Open House. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer as well.
The Open House will cease by 6:45 PM, guests will be asked to depart, and our Regular Stated Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.
Kind Regards,
Mike Argenziano Mobile: 605-608-0926
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| Brothers, tonight is the first meeting in our new Masonic Year. Please join us in Welcoming Worshipful Master Michael Argenziano as we start the new year. AGENDA
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Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Good Morning Brothers, This Evening at 7:00pm is the first Stated Meeting of the month, we will be attending to the normal business, totals for the spaghetti dinner and any other issues that need to be addressed. Our next meeting we will be conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree and I encourage you all to come and to spread the word beforehand, we want all of you to help us welcome our new Brothers.--------- As a reminder, we have EA practice on Wednesday(5-7-25) and Friday(5-9-25) at 7pm sharp.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank You Matthew Ressl Secretary Lodge 25 |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, We are conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on May 20th, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Lodge at 618 Kansas City St, Rapid City South Dakota and we would like to invite all Masons to attend. We have been working hard and expect to have a good show. Please come and help us welcome two new brothers to our noble fraternity. Refreshments will be served after the degree during fellowship. Thank you Rapid City Lodge 25 |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Good Morning Brothers, We have appointed a team to confer the EA degree on May 20th 2025. The team is as follows; George Bauder, Worshipful Master/ Apron Lecture. Christopher Holland, Door Lecture. Matt Ressl, Coin Lecture/ possibly 3rd section. MIke Argenziano, Working Tools. Jim Heald, The Charge. All other Officers will be in their installed roles. WM will be asking if WB Yancey Smith can possibly do the 3rd section as his memorized rendition is amazing and I would be merely reading it. Dates for practice are as follows: April 29, May 7, May 8, Degree on May 20th. Please contact me via text at 605-393-7740 with any questions or clarifications. All times are at 6pm to meet and 7pm for practice/ degree as usual. Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm and participation. |
| Thank You, Matthew Ressl Secretary, Lodge 25 605-393-7740 |
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Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren!!!! Two weeks have already passed and it's time for our stated meeting. There have been building association meetings and conversations O plenty concerning the building and we expect a lively discussion. We also need to discuss the final trimmings for the George Washington dinner. And once again it's time to get ready to do Valentine's Day. This is very important that we have a good turnout for the Valentines as the widows are counting on us!!! Plus the joy on the ladies faces when they get their flowers and their cards is priceless. I know for sure that I will be participating in the distribution of Valentines this year, how about you? |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, January 7th is upon us and with it our first meeting of the year. As promised it should be a very interesting meeting. We will be welcoming WB Jay Darrow from Mt. View 161 in Edgemont where he is currently Secretary. Jay will be announcing his bid for Junior Grand Warden. We also have a few announcements from Grand Lodge and the orderly business of Lodge 25 to attend to.----------The reason for the build up however is that the Rapid City Masonic Building Association has requested that we start the discussion as to the fate of our beloved building. Let me assure you all that this is one of many meetings where we will be discussing the building and her fate. As we all know the building is in need of many, many repairs and we need your ideas and thoughts. It has been suggested that the building be sold to a loving custodian. It has been suggested that we raise the money to repair her ourselves. At this time what is paramount is that your voice be heard in Lodge. We will have fellowship after Lodge, complete with beverages and snacks, so that our ideas can be shared as we reluctantly approach a topic that we can no longer avoid. ---------- I urge you to attend, your ideas and input is needed as we carefully lay plans for the future. Thank you, Matthew Ressl Secretary Lodge 25 605-393-7740 |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Good Morning Brethren, As you all know we are having our first meeting of the year on Tuesday January 7th at 7:00pm and you are all encouraged to attend if possible. We will be opening a discussion that many Brothers from both Lodges will be talking about and possibly debating for some time and I would like you all to be a part of it! It is your Lodge after all. There will be delicious snacks and beverages after Lodge to be enjoyed, provided by the Senior Warden, who is an excellent cook!!! Oh! the Brisket was amazing! And the pulled pork... and something amazing before that. Sorry, I got distracted. Where was I...... We will have a special speaker as well. More to follow and I will post the Agenda for the meeting on Monday morning. I hope I have at least piqued your curiosity and will see you soon. Thank you Bro. Matt Ressl Secretary |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Merry Christmas from The Worshipful Master and the Officers of Lodge 25. We are looking for to see you at our next Stated Meeting on January 7th,2025. See you there!!! |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, I regret to inform you all that this evening (12-17-24) the lodge will be dark. We intended on having a meeting, but due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable. The officers and Worshipful Master apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we're looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks. We also apologize for the short notice. Merry Christmas and may the Grand Architect watch over your endeavors. |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
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Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| The Thanksgiving Dinner is close approaching. It will be held in the dining room at the Rapid City Historic Masonic Temple on Saturday, November 23rd at 6PM. Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $6.00 for children (10 and under). Eastern Star will be handling the kitchen and the two Lodges are responsible for working the dining room. We’ll need help setting up and tearing down tables and chairs, cleaning, taking tickets at door, serving and doing dishes (will require dishwasher training). Tickets are available from the Masters of the two Lodges. Turkeys will be donated and Eastern Star has requested a minimum of eight. Birds are to be unstuffed, cooked in cooking bag, with giblets and juices retained. |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers of Lodge 25, Welcome to November............We will be meeting this coming Tuesday 11-5-25 for a Stated meeting and the Worshipful Master and Officers would like to encourage your attendance . We are planning to discuss the Thanksgiving dinner, as you all know, this is one of the ways we fund the work we do in the community. So please, if possible , attend. Not to mention , we miss you and would enjoy seeing you and getting your ideas for your Lodge. (However I must say that the elevator is still not working). May the Grand Architect guide your fate,……………..Matt Ressl, Secretary, Lodge 25 |
Rapid City No. 25 Grand Lodge Of South Dakota, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brothers, By Order or the Worshipful Master the Lodge will be Dark tonight August 20,2024. Several of the Officers are away on Masonic Business and we have agreed to go Dark instead of holding the Stated Meeting. We hope to see you all on the first Tuesday of September and may the Grand Architect watch over your endeavors. Thank you Matthew Ressl Secretary |
Brothers,
Our Lodge will again meet this Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00 pm. We will have some business to discuss (Spaghetti supper, nominations for JGW) some education and great refreshments afterwards.
Our Deputy Grand Master/Grand Master elect will be making his Official visit to our Lodge this evening as well.
Please join us if you are able, and if not, a note is always welcome
May the GAOTU be with you.
George
Hey Brothers,
TOMORROW, January 16, 2024
Dinner: Chili 6:00 p.m.
Watch your Brothers unfold some of the mysteries of the Entered Apprentice Degree to the candid observers present.
Welcome a new Brother
TOMMOROW
Will you be there?
Fraternally,
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George Bauder
Secretary
Lodge 25
Brethren,
I hope you are all having a Joyous Holiday season.
Your Lodge will again meet this Tuesday, January 2 at 7:00 pm. We will have a little business to discuss, including a special election for a new Secretary, some education, and as always, plenty of time for fellowship.
I have attached the unapproved minutes of the last meeting, the proposed agenda for Tuesday, and the December Treasurer's report.
As noted above, I have stepped down from the office of Secretary. WB George Bauder will be filling that postion until the next regular election in June. It has been an honor to serve as your Secretary these past 5 1/2 years; Thank you for the opportunity.
May the Grand Architect of the Universe be with you always.
Fraternally,
Yancey
Brethren,
I hope the GAOTU has blessed you these last few weeks.
Your Lodge will again meet this Tuesday, September 19,at 7:00 pm. We have very little business to condut, and WM Mike Lamb is sure to provide some great education.
Please join us if you are able, and if not, a note from you is always welcome.
I have attached the agenda for Tuesday and the unapproved minutes of the last meeting, for your use.
Fraternally,
Yancey
Good afternoon Brothers,
I hope you are doing well and enjoying the last weeks of summer. Your Lodge will again meet this Tuesday, September 5, at 7:00 pm. We have very little on the agenda; one bill, and updates on an ill Brother.We will have some great educaton, and plenty of time for fellowship. It's supposed to be cooler here in Rpaid on Tuesday, so come on out and join us. If you are unable to attend in person, a note is always welcome.
I have attached the unapproved minutes of the previous meeting, and the agenda for Tuesday.for your use.
May the GAOTU be with you and yours.
Fraternally,
Yancey
Brethren,
I hope you are all doiing well and enjoying the cooler weather (in RC at least).
Your Lodge will again meet this coming Tuesday, August 18, at 7:00 PM. We have just a very little business to conduct, some education, and plenty of time for fellowship. We would love to have you join us in person, but if that's not possible, a note from you is always welcome.
I have attached the unapproved minutes of the last meeting and the agenda for Tuesday, for your use.
May the Grand Architect of the Universe be with you..
Yancey
Good afternoon Brothers,
I hope you are all enjoying your summer and staying out of the heat.
Your Lodge will again meet this coming Tuesday, August 1, at 7:00 pm. As the Rally starts this Friday, WM Mike has indicated that biker apparel is appropriate for this meeting, but please no shorts or sandal/flipflops. We have a little business, some education and as always, plenty of time for fellowship.
We would love to see you there. If you can't make it in person, a note is always welcome.
I have attached the unapproved minutes of the last meeting and the agenda for Tuesday, for your use.
May the GAOTU be with you.
Yancey
Good afternoon Brethren,
Your Lodge will meet again this Tuesday, July 18, at 7:00 pm, We have a little business to transact, a Petition for reinstatement to vote on, and some great education. We would love to see you there; WM Mike Lamb has a great year planned. Please attend if you are able, and if not, a note to let us know how you're doing is always welcome.
I have attached the unapproved minutes of the previous meeting and the proposed agenda for tomorrow for your use.
May the Grand Architect of the Universe be with you.
Yancey
Good morning Brethren,
I hope this email finds you well. We are off to another great Masonic year. New WM Mike Lamb has some great things in store for the year; well worth your time to attend, if you are able.
We will meet this evening, June 20. We will start with a dinner of brisket sandwiches, baked potatoes, etc. etc. at 6:00 pm. Special gueat will be MWB Lowell Holmgren, who is moving to CO very soon.
Lodge will open at 7:00 pm, in the dining room, to allow those members with dificulty climing stairs to attend. We will have a little business, some education, and a chance to visit with and bid farewell to Lowell.
Please join us if you are able.
I have attached the unapproved minutes of the June 6 meeting and the agenda for tonight for your use.
Fraternally,
Yancey
Brethren of Lodge #25, I hope this email finds you well. Your Lodge will again meet this coming Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 pm. We will recognize April Birthdays and Masonic Anniversaries, have some great education, and plenty of time for fellowship. Please join us if you are able. If not, a note is always welcome.
I have attached the unapproved minutes of the May 2 meeting and the agenda for Tuesday.
May the Grand Architect of the Universe be with you.
Fraternally,
Yancey
Brethren, due to the weather, Lodge 25 will not meet tonight, April 4.