March was a pretty good month for Shiloh.  We raised two new brothers and welcome them into the Fraternity!

Now it is time to get out our “Whom do I know” lists and continue to bring in new petitions over the next few months.  If we can continue with at least two candidates per month, our goal of twenty new members in 2003 will be a reality.

At our April 2^nd business meeting, we will start off with a presentation by the Education Committee at 7:00 p.m., prior to the actual business meeting at 7:30 p.m.  We have an advantage at Shiloh in that the members of this committee are known for their active roles in promoting education in this jurisdiction on a state wide level.  W\ Bro. Larry Jacobsen, MW\ Bro. Phil Lorenzen and RW\ Bro. Ivan Vritiska are extremely qualified to bring enlightenment to our membership.

This is our opportunity to enlarge our understanding and appreciation of the fraternity as well as to enjoy the side benefits of good fellowship.

See you there!

Fraternally Yours,

Charles W. Amidon

Worshipful Master-2003

When is a man a Mason?

When he can look out over the rivers, the hills, and the far horizon with a profound sense of his own littleness in the vast scheme of things, and yet have faith, hope, and courage.

When he knows that down in his heart every man is as noble, as vile, as divine, as diabolic, and as lonely as himself, and seeks to know, to forgive, and to love his fellow man.

When he knows how to sympathize with men in their sorrows, yea, even in their sins - knowing that each man fights a hard fight against many odds.

When he has learned how to make friends and to keep them, and above all how to keep friends with himself.

When he loves flowers, can hunt the birds without a gun, and feels the thrill of an old forgotten joy when he hears the laugh of a little child.

When he can be happy and high-minded amid the meaner drudgeries of life.

When star-crowned trees and the glint of sunlight on flowing waters subdue him like the thought of one much loved and long dead.

When no voice of distress reaches his ears in vain, and no hand seeks his aid without response.

When he finds good in every faith that helps any man to lay hold of higher things, and to see majestic meanings in life, whatever the name of that faith may be.

When he can look into a wayside puddle and see something besides mud,

and into the face of the most forlorn mortal and see something beyond sin.

When he knows how to pray, how to love, how to hope.

When he has kept faith with himself, with his fellow man, with his God; in his hand a sword to battle evil, in his heart a bit of a song - glad to live, but not afraid to die! 

In such a man, whether he be rich or poor, scholarly or unlearned, famous or obscure, Masonry has wrought her sweet message!

Such a man has found the only real secret of Masonry, and the one which it is trying to give to all the world.

(Joseph Fort Newton)

Spring Cookout

Bring your family out to Shi-Oma Temple on Wednesday, April 30^th at 6:00 p.m. for our annual Spring Cookout.

We will have the grill hot and ready, so bring a meat to grill out along with a side dish for this popular pot luck dinner.

The Lodge will provide coffee and beverages.

No meeting that night, so plenty of time for dinner and socializing.

Mark your calendars today!

Check the year printed in the upper right hand corner of your mailing label. The year displayed reflects the year through which we show you have paid your dues.

If it does not say 2003 . . . please get your payment to us as soon as possible.

Thank You!

Please note, dues mailed during the last 30 days not be reflected on your mailing label until next month. Contact the Secretary if you have any questions.