By Junior Grand Warden Earl Gunderson
The Freemasons of Collins-Spring Valley Lodge (No. 192) observed the 150th anniversary of their charter by holding a free pancake breakfast at the Baldwin American Legion Hall on September 29th.
A crowd of more than 150 enjoyed a wonderful time of food and fellowship. A program detailing the history of the Lodge and awards was presented. Pictured at the top of the story, Lodge Master and Junior Grand Warden Earl Gunderson presents a $1,500 check, made up of $500 Lodge funds, $500 matching funds from Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Acts of Kindness and $500 from Pete Beliveau, to the Baldwin-Woodville Shooting Club, who helped at the breakfast.
Among those present were: Valley Eau Claire Scottish Rite Secretary Lyle Koerner, Grand Lecturer Lester C. Paulson, Grand Marshal Jeff Clark, Dignitary-at-Large Steve Klein, Representative of Eau Claire York Rite Pete Sterzinger and District 2 Deputy Bryce L. Fransway.
The brothers of Collins-Spring Valley look forward to another 150 years of service to our communities!
