By Rich Rygh
Brethren and their families filled the Oregon Masonic Center on September 6th for awards presentations and to honor their Past Masters.
Grand Master Jeff Schoenfeldt presented Brother Phil Petersen his 65 Year Certificate and presented 50 Year Certificates to Brothers Arlen Christensen, Robert Everson and Past Master Robert Markham.
District Representative Dakota Latimer received the Planning Guide Gold Award on behalf of Oregon Lodge from D9 District Deputy Patrick J. Garvin.
Master John Graham presented Brother Ward Nottestead an honorary membership for his support of Oregon Lodge.
The 17 Past Masters in attendance were introduced individually by the Master.
Grand Master Schoenfeldt and members of the Wisconsin Freemasonry Leadership Team presented Past Masters Mark and Mike Nelson with Masonic Service Awards. They were honored for their service to the Blue Lodge, York Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite, and OES throughout southern Wisconsin. The Grand Master remarked, “Freemasonry in this area is stronger and Oregon Lodge and its Brothers are better because you are a part of our fraternity. Personally, I am a better Mason and a better person because I know the two [Nelson Twins] of you.”
At the closing the group sang “This Little Light of Mine”, symbolic of making the Masonic light shine in the community followed by the Grand Master’s remarks.
Everyone retired to the dining room for refreshment and fellowship.
