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Events
Here is an archive of events for 2008.
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January 7 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. We opened on the Second Degree. Newly-elected WM Tom Eastman discussed with Brethren his vision for the 2008 year.
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February 4th (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. We opened on the Second Degree. Official visit of VWB Jim Maher, Deputy of the Grand Master in District #5. Guest speaker Eugene Morgan, survivor of the U.S.S. Indianapolis.
We were awed and humbled by Eugene Morgan's personal accounting of the worst Naval disaster in U.S. history. Eugene is one of the last survivors of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis in WWII. Eugene told us, "The Indianapolis is forever etched in military history, delivering the first atomic bomb for U.S. forces in the South Pacific before meeting a perilous fate when it was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the Philippine Sea on July 30, 1945."
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February 11 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Special Meeting
Third Degree conferral, 7:00pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. Bro Kris Haahs and Bro Robert Qualsund.
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March 3 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. We opened on the Third Degree. Guest speaker Col. Bill Holloman, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. We were joined by Prince Hall Lodge, Hercules #17.
 
It was a very special night of brotherhood and history. We began with a sumptuous lasagna dinner prepared by our own Junior Warden, Gary "Cookie" Photakis! We were joined by Prince Hall Hercules Lodge #17 and enjoyed a great night of Brotherhood with them. LTC Bill Holloman then rendered a riveting presentation about his experiences as a Tuskegee Airman in WWII. The Tuskegee Airmen were an extraordinary part of American history, and LTC Holloman's presentation regarding them was both sobering and inspirational.
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Spring 2008
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April 7 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. We opened on the Third Degree. The April 7th stated meeting was very enlightening. The Most Illustrious Grand Master of Royal and Select Masters of Washington-WB Glenn Wilson of Eureka Lodge #20-discussed the York Rite in a most impressive manner.
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May 5 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. We opened on the Third Degree.
The May 5th stated meeting was Past Master's Night. It was wonderful to see so many of Eureka's Past Masters in attendance. A distinctive memento was presented to each Past Master. It was very special to have Past Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Al Jorgenson participating with me in recognizing the Past Masters. The meeting began with another of Junior Warden Gary Photakis' delicious meals. What a chef! He always fills the house!
This was followed by a most uplifting patriotic presentation by 32nd Degree Mason / Lieutenant Colonel Joe Jackson who won the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. LTC Jackson flew as an Air Force Pilot in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His presentation portrayed that fateful Mother's Day in 1968, when, as a C-123 pilot, he distinguished himself during a daring rescue of a USAF Combat Control Team from the enemy-controlled Special Forces Camp at Kham Duc.
Not enough can be said about this true American Hero, but you can read about him here in an
October 2005 article in Airforce Magazine.
Appropriately at this meeting, the National Sojourner's conducted a unique flag ceremony, and were attired in Colonial costumes.
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June 2 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. We opened on the Third Degree. A very insightful presentation on the Scottish Rite was made by Carl Alexander - 33rd Degree and Secretary, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Orient of Washington, Valley of Seattle.
Sadly, we held a Memorial Service for two of Eureka’s Bothers who are now with the Supreme Architect of the Universe. We will not forget Past Master Worshipful Brother Floyd King and Brother Jerry Wu.
Eureka is proud to announce that Brother Gordon Schlicke was elected to be a member of our Lodge by affiliation.
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Summer 2008
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July
Eureka Lodge Dark
We refrain from stated meetings in July
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August
Eureka Lodge Dark
We refrain from stated meetings in August.
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August 9 (Saturday)
Summer Picnic
Although the Lodge was dark in August, we held our annual picnic on August 9, 2008, at JW Gary Photakis' house on Lake Sammamish. The weather cooperated and a great time was had by all in attendance. Brother Gary roasted a lamb and also cooked chicken and hamburgers.
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September 8 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. Election of 2009 Officers held. The September 8th stated meeting was a busy one and was well-attended. It was election night, and these Brothers were elected or appointed as Officers for 2009:
Master - Tom Eastman, Sr.
Senior Warden - Fred Eastman
Junior Warden - Gordon Guthrie
Treasurer - WB Al Smith
Secretary - WB Rick Becker
Chaplain - Mac Macdonald
Marshal - Robert Qualsund
Senior Deacon - Dan Williams
Junior Deacon - Tom Eastman, Jr.
Senior Steward - Kris Haahs
Junior Steward - Open / TBD
Tyler - Doug Searles
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Fall 2008
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October 6 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. The October 6th stated meeting was a dandy! It started off with an Italian dinner of meatballs and pasta, and desert was a cake made in the shape of Italy! Our guest speaker was Illustrious Sir Richard Kovak-Potentate, Nile Shrine-Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Sir Richard performed an awe-inspiring one man act as Constantine the Great. It was truly a magnificent rendering of that most famous historical leader!
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October 20 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Special Meeting
First Degree conferral for Erik Wickstrom, 7:00pm, Green Lake Masonic Center.
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November 3 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Stated Meeting
Regular monthly meeting at 7:30pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. The November 3rd stated meeting included enlightening presentations by Mr Gary Foss and his son, Eric Foss, on the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF) held on April 5, 2008, and also on their experiences at the International Science and Engineering Fair held last May in Atlanta, Georgia. Erik was the Bronze Medalist at the WSSEF, and is from Kentwood High School in Kent. Eureka Lodge #20 - Seattle’s Masonic Lodge for Science Education - provides principal funds for the awards presented at the fair. Also presenting was Elaine Woo, Science Program Manager for the Seattle Public Schools, who gave an overview of the Seattle Public Schools Middle School Science Fair.
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November 10 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Special Meeting
Installation of officers for 2009 at 7:00pm, Green Lake Masonic Center. Past Grand Master of Washington, MWB Sat Tashiro, and the installation team installed Eureka's officers for 2009. It was the Lodge's 137th installation!
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December
Eureka Lodge Dark
We refrain from stated meetings in December.
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December 1 (Monday)
Annual Christmas and Holiday Party
December 1st was Eureka's annual Christmas and Holiday Party at Ivar's Salmon House. Sixty Brothers and family members attended and really had a great time. Dinner included a splendid buffet of salmon and prime rib. The entertainment was joyous with the exceptional display of magician Brother Ken Wehl. Following dinner, a special appearance was made by that jolly old elf himself - Santa Claus! - our own Chaplain, Mac MacDonald. An added bonus was the sailing of the Christmas Ships on Lake Union, with festively lighted ships often passing by right outside our room's windows!
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December 8 (Monday)
Eureka Lodge Special Meeting
Second Degree conferral for Erik Wickstrom, 7:00pm, Green Lake Masonic Center.
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