Midwest Conference on Masonic Education May 7-9, 2010
The 2010 Midwest Conference on Masonic Education will be in Independence, Missouri, May 7-9, at the Hilton Garden Inn. Few details are available at this time, but the website is now active at www.midwestmasoniceducation.comThere is a call for papers and recommendations for topics, and a tour of the nearby Truman Library is planned.

GL of DC Charters New Lodge: Maynilad Lodge U.D.
The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia F&AM has chartered a new lodge this past week for Masons with a Philippine background or interest: Maynilad Lodge U.D. "Maynilad" was the first recorded name of what is now Manila.From the Grand Secretary:Greetings Brethren:Please be informed that our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Kwame Acquaah, has issued a dispensation (No. 09-25) to a number of regular Freemasons to establish a Lodge in this jurisdiction, under the name of "MAYNILAD Lodge, U.D.", to work using the D.C. Ritual in English and in accordance with the laws, rules and

George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1789
WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United S

Casting for New History Channel Series
DECODED, a new series from the History Channel, is searching for a "Lead Investigator."From the casting page website: This series is going to uncover the hidden or little known origins of iconic American symbols w

2009 Thanksgiving Day in Indianapolis
My home lodge, Broad Ripple No. 643 will again take part in the Indianapolis Prince Hall Thanksgiving dinner program tomorrow. The program serves several hundred meals to the homeless, shut-ins and others who would otherwise not have a Thanksgiving dinner.