A note from the Master

My brother's,

As you are all aware that attended our last stated meeting on Thursday, July 25th, a motion was approved by all in attendance to send a message to the Grand Lodge of South Dakota with a request to issue a statement on the events of discrimination that occurred in Georgia over a black man being accepted into masonry. Our Grand Master called me today to inform me he was contacted by the Grand Lodge of Georgia with a request to allow them to handle this delicate situation appropriately. As you can well imagine this is both a travesty and embarrassment to all Mason's especially to our brother's in Georgia. While I am proud that situation does not exist here at our lodge I can also understand the Grand Master of Georgia wanting to handle this without outside interference. We all need to keep in mind discrimination occurs in all facets of life not just in relation to a person's color.

Fraternally,

Ray D. Harmon, WM

Mt. Rushmore Lodge 220

Rapid City, SD

Installation of officers for 2009/2010

The members and Past Masters of Mt. Rushmore Lodge #220 will be presenting the installation of it's new officers on Thursday evening, July 9, beginning at 7:00 pm. The installation program is open to all Masons, visitors and guests and will be held at the Rapid City Masonic Center at 618 Kansas City Street. Light refreshments will be provided in the downstairs dining area following the installation ceremonies. Stop by, meet your new officers and visit with long time friends.