Events

January 5 (Monday)

February 2 (Monday)

February 23 (Monday)

March 2 (Monday)

We began the evening with a delectable salmon dinner prepared by our Marshal - "Chef" Robert Qualsund - assisted by Brother Gordon Schlicke and JW Gordon Guthrie. The Job's Daughters of Bethel #28 lent their superb support. Following dinner, we were awed by the authentic, historical presentation by Brewster Denny, Professor and Dean Emeritus, University of Washington, and Great Grandson of Arthur and Mary Denny, founders of Seattle and the University of Washington. Our Chaplain - Mac Macdonald - assisted. It was fascinating to hear of the early days of Seattle and how the streets in Seattle were named.

We were thrilled to hear that Eureka Lodge #20 is a winner of the Mark Twain Masonic Awareness Award for 2008. This national award recognizes lodges that have demonstrated exemplary work in constructing a positive Masonic identity within the lodge and for the local community. Eureka's emphasis on science education in the community was the major reason for our recognition. The formal presentation of this award will be at the 2009 Grand Lodge Annual Communication, June 11-13, in Spokane, Washington.

Spring 2009

April 6 (Monday)

We were inspired by the presentation of Nobles Terry Grove and Jim Butler, Nile Shrine, who enlightened us as to the good works of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

May 4 (Monday)

Past Master's Night. We began the night with a splendid dinner, and as always, the Job's Daughters of Bethel #28 lent their superb support and helped to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Following dinner, we were mesmerized by the interpretive photo presentation by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jerry Gay. A lifelong photojournalist, Jerry shared with us - through pictures he took over the years - his thoughts about how we see ourselves and our world and how this creates everyday reality. His prize winning photograph - taken when he was a Seattle Times news photographer - is entitled "Lull in the Battle" and powerfully depicts firemen in a moment of deep reflection after battling a fire in Burien on 10/11/74. The meeting was also the official visit by our District Deputy - VWB Michael Cuadra - and his remarks were inspiring. It was Past Master's Night and was fantastic to see so many Eureka Past Masters attend.

June 1 (Monday)

The evening's program focused on the Seattle Public Schools Middle School Science Fair, of which Eureka Lodge #20 is in its first year as a principle sponsor. Brother Dan Williams - our chair of the Science Education Committee - facilitated a discussion by Elaine Woo - Science Program Manager for Seattle Public Schools - and Kathryn Kelsey - Fair Coordinator - who reviewed the fair. The fair was held on June 4, 2009, at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. It was an impressive Fair, with about 200 students participating, and was the 11th Seattle Public Schools Middle School Science Fair. Attending from Eureka Lodge #20 were WB Tom Eastman, WB Al Smith, and Brothers Fred Eastman, Dan Williams, and Gordon Schlicke.

Summer 2009

July

August

August 2 (Sunday)

The Eureka Lodge picnic was held on a perfectly sunny Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the Nile Shrine Center! It was great to see so many brothers and their families and friends there. The food was fabulous, the friendship was wonderful, and a good time was had by all.

September 14 (Monday)

Fall 2009

October 5 (Monday)

The October 5, 2009, stated meeting was most memorable. Our very special speaker was MWB Alvin Jorgensen -- Past Grand Master -- who enlightened us with his discussion of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Worshipful Master Elect Fred Eastman announced the appointed officers: Chaplain: Dan Williams; Marshal: Dylan Ramsey; Senior Deacon: Tom Eastman Jr; Junior Deacon: Kris Haahs; Senior Steward: Gordon Schlicke; Junior Steward: Erik Wickstrom; Tyler: VWB David Campbell.

November 3 (Monday)

The November 3, 2009, stated meeting was a most memorable night. We were honored by a surprise visit from the Grand Master himself-MWB Gale Kenney! The Grand Master’s comments were uplifting and inspirational and were enjoyed by all Brethren. It was also WB Tom Eastman's final stated meeting as Master,having served in this station the last two years.

November 9 (Monday)

Past Grand Master of Washington, MWB Wayne Smith, with Right Worshipful Charles Walker III and the installation team installed Eureka's officers for 2010. It was the Lodge's 138th installation.

December

December 7 - Annual Christmas and Holiday Party

December 7th was Eureka's annual Christmas and Holiday Party at Green Lake Masonic Center. With special guests MWB Wayne Smith-Past Grand Master and RWB Charlie Walker-Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, the Brothers and their families, enjoyed dinner and a visit from the jolly old man himself--Santa Claus! Santa, Bro Mac Macdonald, accompanied by Pianist, Jeannette Alexander, led all to laughter with music, skits, and stories.