Shriners Hospital
Presentation by Frederick Martin, Captain of the Guard Medinah Shriners
Monday, February 9 2009
Fred Martin joined us Monday evening to give a very interesting and information presentation on Shriners Hospitals as well as Shriners overall. The 22 Shriners Hospitals are at the forefront of treating pediatric burns, neurological disorders, orthopedic and cleft pallet disorders. Fred is a former commander of the Shrine Aviator unit who flies families who could not afford commercial transportation, to special Shrine Hospital treatment units wherever in the US they may be.
Fred was recently appointed as the Captain of the Guard for Medinah Shriners, Addison, IL. He is currently the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Cryptic Masons of the State of Illinois and serves on the Board of Managers, Illinois Masonic Children’s Home, LaGrange. He is a member of the Knights York Grand Cross of Honor which signifies he has served as a Past Master of Cary-Grove Lodge, Past High Priest of Cary-Grove Chapter, past TIM of Sycamore Council and past Commander of Calvary Commandery. Fred is a very dedicated Mason and still finds time to operate his own company and spend time with his wife, Jeannie and his family.
Grand Master Hiram and the Word
Presentation by York Rite College No. 15
Monday, April 13 2009
Several members of the York Rite College No. 15 presented the dramatic Masonic play, “Grand Master Hiram and the Word” at Western Springs Lodge on April 13. This play starts out with Hiram Abiff speaking to the audience about the loss of the Master’s Word and the circumstances under which it was lost. The scene changes to the 15 Fellowcrafts discussing whether they should be given the Master’s Word in spite of the fact the Temple is not yet completed. Two opposing points of view are debated. They also surmise what riches, glory and power could come with knowing the Master’s Word. Then Jubela, Jubelo and Jubelum discuss how they plan to obtain the Word. The remaining Fellowcraft, feeling guilty even before the deed is done, share thoughts going to King Solomon early and admitting the Tyrian’s plot. The significance of the Word is discussed between King Solomon, Hiram Abiff, King Hiram and one of the remaining Fellowcraft. This dramatic play makes a cornerstone piece of our Masonic ritual come alive.
32° Learning Center
for Children
Presentation by Jay Faermark
Monday, March 9 2009
Jay Faermark is a member of the Board of Governors of the 32° Learning Center for Children which is sponsored by the Scottish Rite. The Center trains tutors in the Orton-Gillingham Method of teaching dyslexic children how to read. This is done at no cost to the parents or tutors. There are over 59 learning centers in the 15 states comprising the North Masonic Jurisdiction. Jay is a retired teacher how has been on the BOG since the LaGrange, IL. Learning Center was founded by our Secretary, Dick Yena. Jay helped us understand how a dyslexic person reads and shared with us how the Orton-Gillingham Method works.
