June, 2013 Trestleboard - Florence Masonic Lodge No. 281

From the East
Thanks to all that participated in the Florence Days parade. We had a great time and the
crowd enjoyed the Frisbees, koozies, and pens. See photos below..
On June 8, 2013 we will celebrate our 100th anniversary by having a Re-dedication of our
Lodge. The ceremony will be conducted by the Grand Lodge and will start at 10:30 A.M.
The ceremony is open to the public, so please invite your friends and neighbors. We will
need to open the lodge at 8:00 A.M. in order for our officers and the Grand Lodge officers
to practice the ceremony. celebration. Come on out to Lodge and enjoy the celebration.
There will be a luncheon after the ceremony. During the celebration, there will be a presentation
of 50 and 60 year pins. Please try and fit this event into your calendar. It won’t ever
happen again!
On June 24, we will raise Brother Taylor Keen to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. .
Come on down and help us put on the degree, or watch from the sidelines—either way, just
come and be present. We can use more participation.
Check out the Florence Lodge web page when you have time. Our very capable Web
Master, Micah Evans is adding new and interesting information and visual items when they
become available. Check the web site frequently.
Florence Lodge #281 A.·. F.·. & A.·. M.·.
5903 Maple Street
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 455-0106
http://www.florencelodge.com
May we think of freedom,
not as the right to do as we
please, but as the opportunity
to do what is right.
Brother Peter Marshall,
Scottish clergyman and
congressional chaplain
Old Monkland Saint James
Lodge #177, Costbridge, Scotland
Made an honorary
member of Temple Noyes
Lodge #32 in Washington, D.C.
Below are photos of the Florence Days parade. Included in the photos are members of Florence Lodge, Mayor Jim Suttle,
and Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers (parade grand marshal) Thanks to Paula Kipp for photos.