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Greetings from the East,
Brethren,
An Il Chip is in the works for Spring time. We have a tentative date for training on May 31st and an event date of June 7th. We need volunteers for this program to succeed and if our calculations are correct we will need between 32 and 40 Brothers to help participate. If you are interested in helping in the Il Chip please contact Mike Flock at 630-359-4441. This is a super program that helps not only us but our entire community. At our March stated meeting we had a good number of brothers sign up but we still need more help.
Our Annual Awards Luncheon has been slated for May 4th at 12:00 PM at the Medinah Shrine Center. The luncheon will follow a similar program to the past years. We will be honoring our widow’s, Community Builder, Lodge Builder, Scholarship recipient(s) and a few other acknowledgments as well. We have always had a great turn out for this event and expect the same this year. Rich Koester has helped getting a flyer out, if you have not received your flyer in the mail please contact Rich at 630-629-4376 as soon as possible.
We will also be participating in this year’s Lilac Parade. I have secured a Trolley from the Chicago Trolley Company. The trolley can accommodate about 32 people sitting and is an open air vehicle, meaning that the entire two sides of windows in the trolley can be rolled up if the weather so allows. It has been a few years since our last attendance in the parade and I am hoping for a good turn out. Please let me know if you are interested in the parade. Kevin Acker has made some beautiful vinyl banners to dress the sides of the trolley. The banners will also be able to be used at all of our public activities. A big thanks to Kevin and West Suburban Bank for the support
In early March two EA’s, James Pankiewicz and Robert Flynn, passed their catechism and are now moving forward in their pursuit of their FC’s degree. We are very proud of their drive and success. Additionally, I want to thank all of the brethren that helped in working with their candidate as well as those that came out to support and work as a committee to approve their posting. I have added a picture from that morning in this months Temple Topics. Congratulations again to Robert and James. We also voted on having Wheaton confer another courtesy degree for us in April if possible.
On April 27th, the Lodge will hold our biannual Paintball Pursuit Event in Joliet, the same place as last time. The event will begin at 12:00 P.M. For $25, you will get all safety equipment and a rental gun. Ammunition cost is $7 for 100 rounds. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and treats will be provided by the Lodge. For information and registration, contact Bro. Brad Nance: 630-279-4647 This event is open to family and friends.
