Grand Lodge. A.F. & A.M. of Idaho. Registration Packet 150th Annual Communication September 21, 22, 23, 2017 Boise, Idaho

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1 Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho Registration Packet 150th Annual Communication September 21, 22, 23, 2017 Boise, Idaho

2 Your Host Lodge, Capital City No. 93 Welcomes you to the 150th Annual Communication Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho Boise, Idaho September 21, 22, 23, 2017 LOCAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS General Chairman... David Triplett Co Chairman... Ronald Lowe Grand Treasurer... Randy King Grand Secretary... Monte Bollar Equipment & Paraphernalia... Capital City Lodge No. 93 The Most Worshipful Grand Master has requested that all the Worshipful Masters, Senior and Junior Wardens wear their Lodge aprons to all the Formal Meetings of Grand Lodge. ALSO Bring your Lodge Banners & Stands for the parade of Banners and Roll Call of Lodges Information from the Chamber of Commerce will be available at the registration table

3 GRAND LODGE OF IDAHO ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS 219 NORTH 17TH STREET BOISE, IDAHO TELEPHONE 208/ To all Worshipful Masters, Senior and Junior Wardens, Idaho Masons and Guests: You are invited to attend the 150 th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho. It will be held on September 21, 22, and 23, 2017 at the Wyndham Garden Boise Airport Hotel 3300 S. Vista Ave., Boise, ID If you register on or before August 31, 2017, the registration cost is $30.00 after that it jumps to $50.00, so register early and save some money. Also, the cost of registering for the 150 th Annual Communication does not include the Lunches or Banquet. Those are separate from the registration cost. This has been a request from the brothers in the past so we will honor that request. When you sign up for the Lunches and Banquet, include yourself and your guest. If you need special dietary requirement please notify us in advance, the hotel can furnish special meals. There will be online registration. A link will be provided on the Grand Lodge website! Registration will be at the Wyndham Garden Boise Airport Hotel, Teton Room, at the following times: Wednesday (20th) Thursday (21st) Friday (22nd) 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm 07:15 am until Grand Lodge opens and during Lunch 07:15 am to 09:00 am All Members must present a current dues card at registration. All members must register to be admitted to any session. If you are representing a WM, SW or JW of your lodge, you must have his signed proxy form. The Most Worshipful Grand Master has requested that all the Worshipful Masters, Senior and Junior Wardens wear their Lodge aprons to all the Formal Meetings of Grand Lodge. ALSO Bring your Lodge Banners & Stands for the parade of Banners and Roll Call of Lodges We look forward to seeing you at Grand Lodge and if you have any questions feel free to call or us. General Arrangements: David Triplett, PGM, Chairman Ron Lowe, Co-Chairman Randy King, Grand Treasure Monte Bollar, Grand Secretary (208) OR (208) kingrandy1228@gmail.com gs@idahomasons.org

4 Greetings, Grand Lodge ladies, wives & significant others, of Masons in Idaho. Please join us in this special Sesquicentennial (150 years) Celebration at the 150 th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho in Boise, Idaho. We will start off with the Grand Masters Banquet, (invitation only) Wednesday, September 20 th at 6pm, with a social hour and 7pm dinner. Attire: Men: Tux & Women: Formal. Thursday morning is Public opening of Grand Lodge at 8am. (GLO) Tux & Ladies dress or nice pants suit. Idaho Wine Country-A True GEM in the State! Idaho has been called the new frontier of grape-growing areas in the US! (This is ironic, as the first wineries in the Pacific Northwest were located in Idaho, with the first grapes planted in Lewiston in 1864!) Wine grapes are grown throughout the state, but the biggest GEMS are just a short ride away from us in the Snake River Valley Region American Viticulture Area (AVA) designated in 2007, and the Eagle Foothills AVA which was designated as a sub-ava in Join us for an afternoon of fun on the frontier as we board a modern Horse drawn Carriage and head west for a winery tour, tasting, and light lunch. We ll be visiting two family owned and operated boutique wineries on the Sunny slope Wine Trail: Indian Creek and Vizcaya Wineries. Experience for yourself why Idaho wines have been discovered across the country and rank 22 nd in the nation! We ll depart the hotel at 10:30 am and return no later than 3 pm in time to rest and get ready for the Thursday night Sesquicentennial celebration. Friday morning, 8am, Public Memorial Service. Then at 11:30 am to 1:30pm the Ladies Luncheon will take place in the Peregrine room. Dressy Casual. Public Installation of Officers at 4pm, and following that is the Friday night no host social hour at 6pm and the Membership Banquet at 7pm. (Dress, Business Formal). Saturday afternoon in the park at Idaho City will be a Celebration and Bar-B-Q. Please join us in all of the festivities we are planning for you. Cordially Yours, Grand Lady Helen Hensley

5 HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Grand Lodge will be held in the Wyndham Garden Boise Airport in the Convention Center Wyndham Garden Boise Airport 3300 S. South Vista Ave. Boise, ID Reservations: 1-(208) Room $85.00 per night plus applicable state and local taxes. This includes Breakfast, use of the pool, fitness center and other amenities. Directions: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Boise 2525 Sunrise Rim Rd, Boise, ID Reservations: 1 (208) Room $72.00 per night plus applicable state and local taxes. These rooms do not include Breakfast, use of the pool, fitness center or the other amenities. Requests for handicap rooms must be made early. Reservations must be made by September 5, Identify yourself as a member of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Idaho. From I 84: Take the South Vista Ave Exit 53 Go North (towards town and away from airport) The Wyndham Garden Boise Airport will be on your right.

6 Tentative Agenda 150 th Annual Communication Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho, Boise, Idaho All activities are at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3300 S. Vista Avenue unless otherwise specified. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 Location Attire 08:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m District Deputy Grand Master Training Meridian Lodge #47 Casual 12:00 p.m Grand Lodge Officer Lunch Meridian Lodge #47 Casual 02:00 p.m. 04:00 p.m. Registration / Credentials Opens Teton 03:00 p.m. 04:00 p.m Budget Review / Discussion Brundage Casual 03:30 p.m. Practice for Grand Lodge Officers Cascade Casual 05:15 p.m. Vespers Service (Public Invited) Peregrine Casual / Formal 06:00 p.m. No Host Social Hour Convention Lobby Formal / Tux 07:00 p.m. Grand Masters Banquet (Invitation Only) Silverhorn / Ponderosa Formal / Tux THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, :15 a.m. 10:15 am Registration / Credentials Opens Teton 08:00 a.m. Public Opening of Grand Lodge Cascade (GLO) Tux 10:00 a.m. Formal Opening of Grand Lodge Cascade Bus. Formal 11:00 a.m. Ladies tour and Lunch Casual 11:30 p.m. 01:00 p.m. Men and Ladies Joint Luncheon Silverhorn / Ponderosa Bus. Suit 01:00 p.m. Grand Lodge Resumes Business Cascade Bus. Formal 07:00 p.m. Idaho Lodge of Research No Cascade Bus. Formal FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, :00 a.m. Secretaries Association Breakfast Peregrine Bus. Formal 07:15 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. Registration / Credentials Opens Teton 08:00 a.m. (Public) Memorial Service Cascade Bus. Formal 08:30 a.m. Grand Lodge Reconvenes Cascade Bus. Formal 11:00 a.m. Election of GL Officers for Cascade Bus. Formal 12:00 p.m. 01:00 p.m. Men and Ladies Joint Luncheon Silverhorn / Ponderosa Bus. Formal 11:30 a.m. 01:00 p.m. Ladies Luncheon Peregrine Dressy Casual 01:00 p.m. Grand Lodge Resumes Business Cascade Bus. Formal 04:30 p.m. Public Installation of GL Officers Cascade (GLO) Tux To be announced Pictures of GL Officers TBD (GLO) Tux 06:00 p.m. No Host Social Hour Convention Lobby Bus. Formal 07:00 p.m. Grand Lodge Banquet Silverhorn / Ponderosa Bus. Formal SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, :00 a.m. Grand Lodge Resumes Business Cascade Casual 11:00 a.m. Closing of Grand Lodge Cascade Casual Meeting Rooms for Committees Caribou, Syringa Hospitality Room 10:00 a.m. 05:00 p.m. Thursday Coeur D Alene 01:00 p.m. 04:30 p.m. Friday, Evening Hours to be announced Registration / Credentials Teton Will be open during lunch on Thursday and after Grand Lodge closed as required

7 Dress Code defined by Grand Master: Formal Men Black Tuxedo jacket and matching trousers Women Formal (floor length) evening gown Dressy Cocktail dress Business Formal Men Business suit Dressy Casual Women Dress Skirt and Dressy top Dressy pants outfit Casual Men Khakis or good jeans (clean, no holes) Cargo or Bermuda shorts, depending on occasion and climate Casual button down shirt and/or sweater Loafers, sneakers (with or without socks), sandals Women Sundress Long or short skirt Khakis or nice jeans Shorts, depending on occasion and climate Plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, turtleneck Casual button-down blouse.

8 Registration Form 150 th Annual Communication Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho Boise, Idaho Sept. 21, 22, 23, 2017 Name: Guest: Mailing Address: Phone: ( ) Lodge Name: No. Title: Idaho Mason Registration: Number Totals Early Registration (prior to and including August 31, 2017)... ( $ $ Late Registration (After August 31, 2017)... ( $ $ Registration fee includes all printed reports, name badge(s) and program. Meals are optional and purchased separately. Please complete the section above and return even if you do not plan to purchase any meals. Meal tickets are limited and availability is not guaranteed after the 1 st of September. No meal tickets will be sold at the door or registration. Thursday Sept. 21, Includes (Tax & Gratuity) Thursday Men and Ladies Luncheon Taco Bar... ( $20.00 $ Ladies Tour... ( $25.00 $ Wine tour with lunch at winery, transportation included Friday Sept. 22, 2017 Secretaries Association Breakfast Breakfast Buffet...( ) Need count for setup. (If you are staying at the Wyndham Hotel the Buffet is free) (If you are not, staying at the Wyndham Hotel, purchase ticket at front desk or restaurant) Friday Men and Ladies Luncheon North End Deli Buffett... ( $25.00 $ Ladies Luncheon...( $20.00 Butter Lettuce Wedge, Chicken Salad, Fruit, Cheese, Lemon cake Grand Lodge Banquet Grilled Top Sirloin and Halibut...( $45.00 Grilled Chicken and Shrimp Scampi... ( $45.00 Vegetarian Stuffed Manicotti...( $25.00 Total Enclosed (including Registration Fee) $ $ $ $ $ Please notify us of any special dietary requirements. Make checks payable to: Mail Registration and Checks to: 150 th Annual Communication 150 th Annual Communication Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Idaho 219 N. 17 th St., Boise, ID 83702

9 EVERY IDAHO MASON HAS THE RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE 150th ANNUAL IDAHO GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION MAKE CERTAIN YOUR LODGE IS REPRESENTED SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 23, Boise, Idaho Article 1 General Provisions Section 106 Votes in Grand Lodge Paragraph Vote of Lodges. Each chartered Lodge represented is entitled to three votes, but no one shall be allowed to represent more than one Lodge. (Revised Sept. 1978) If the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden or Junior Warden will not be present at Grand Lodge, they may assign any Master Mason, in good standing, to represent him with a properly signed proxy. (See Attached) d. When a Lodge is not represented by any of its three principal officers, in person or by proxy, the Junior Past Master present may represent the Lodge and cast its three votes. (Revised Sept.1978) In the absences of signed proxies, the Junior Past Master present will be able to pick up the votes on Friday morning before Grand Lodge reconvenes. All Proxy forms must be delivered to the committee on credentials at the Annual Communication by the Brother serving as Proxy, and all Forms must be properly completed and signed beforehand. DO NOT SEND PROXY FORMS TO THE GRAND SECRETARY BRING THEM TO THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION!! Worshipful Master PROXY PROXY PROXY To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho: Date, 2016 I, the undersigned, hereby appoint Brother, who is a member in Good Standing of Lodge No. as my PROXY to represent me at the 150th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho, to be held at Boise, Idaho on September 21, 22, 23, 2017 and act for me as though I was personally in attendance. Do not send PROXY forms to the Grand Secretary Lodge Signature of Worshipful Master Seal Attest: Signature of Lodge Secretary

10 EVERY IDAHO MASON HAS THE RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE 150th ANNUAL IDAHO GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION MAKE CERTAIN YOUR LODGE IS REPRESENTED SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 23, Boise, Idaho Article 1 General Provisions Section 106 Votes in Grand Lodge Paragraph Vote of Lodges. Each chartered Lodge represented is entitled to three votes, but no one shall be allowed to represent more than one Lodge. (Revised Sept. 1978) If the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden or Junior Warden will not be present at Grand Lodge, they may assign any Master Mason, in good standing, to represent him with a properly signed proxy. (See Attached) d. When a Lodge is not represented by any of its three principal officers, in person or by proxy, the Junior Past Master present may represent the Lodge and cast its three votes. (Revised Sept.1978) In the absences of signed proxies, the Junior Past Master present will be able to pick up the votes on Friday morning before Grand Lodge reconvenes. All Proxy forms must be delivered to the committee on credentials at the Annual Communication by the Brother serving as Proxy, and all Forms must be properly completed and signed beforehand. DO NOT SEND PROXY FORMS TO THE GRAND SECRETARY BRING THEM TO THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION!! Senior Warden PROXY PROXY PROXY To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho: Date, 2016 I, the undersigned, hereby appoint Brother, who is a member in Good Standing of Lodge No. as my PROXY to represent me at the 150th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho, to be held at Boise, Idaho on September 21, 22, 23, 2017 and act for me as though I was personally in attendance. Do not send PROXY forms to the Grand Secretary Lodge Seal Signature of Senior Warden Attest: Signature of Lodge Secretary

11 EVERY IDAHO MASON HAS THE RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE 150th ANNUAL IDAHO GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION MAKE CERTAIN YOUR LODGE IS REPRESENTED SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 23, Boise, Idaho Article 1 General Provisions Section 106 Votes in Grand Lodge Paragraph Vote of Lodges. Each chartered Lodge represented is entitled to three votes, but no one shall be allowed to represent more than one Lodge. (Revised Sept. 1978) If the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden or Junior Warden will not be present at Grand Lodge, they may assign any Master Mason, in good standing, to represent him with a properly signed proxy. (See Attached) d. When a Lodge is not represented by any of its three principal officers, in person or by proxy, the Junior Past Master present may represent the Lodge and cast its three votes. (Revised Sept.1978) In the absences of signed proxies, the Junior Past Master present will be able to pick up the votes on Friday morning before Grand Lodge reconvenes. All Proxy forms must be delivered to the committee on credentials at the Annual Communication by the Brother serving as Proxy, and all Forms must be properly completed and signed beforehand. DO NOT SEND PROXY FORMS TO THE GRAND SECRETARY BRING THEM TO THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION!! Junior Warden PROXY PROXY PROXY To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho: Date, 2016 I, the undersigned, hereby appoint Brother, who is a member in Good Standing of Lodge No. as my PROXY to represent me at the 150th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho, to be held at Boise, Idaho on September 21, 22, 23, 2017, and act for me as though I was personally in attendance. Do not send PROXY forms to the Grand Secretary Lodge Seal Attest: Signature of Lodge Secretary Signature of Junior Warden

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