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"Here is the test of wisdom ... it is the certainty of the reality and the immortality and the excellence of things. Here is humankind tallied. We realize here what we have within us, the past, the future, majesty, love." Walt Whitman c. 1850 C.E.

OFFICERS - 2009

Robert Harvey
Worshipful Master
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Marino Pallotta
Senior Warden
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James Voss
Junior Warden
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Correspondence

Secr. Ron Ehemann
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 AF&AM
Jefferson Masonic Temple 5418 West Gale Street
Chicago, IL 60630

STAFF - 2009

Officer Proficiency and
Certified Lodge Instructor
Rick Taman
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Newsletter Editor

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Bro. George Washington:
"Observe good faith and justice
towards all."

UPCOMING EVENTS

DIRECTIONS TO JEFFERSON MASONIC TEMPLE: | MAPS AND DIRECTIONS |

Note that, although most Hesperian events take place at Jefferson Masonic Lodge on Gale street, festivals and some other activities are located elsewhere and so indicated below. Updated: 28 Nov 2009

DEC 2009

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10 Dec 2009 (Thursday): STATED MEETING
STATED MEETING: Thursday: Dinner at 6:30pm - Members as well as visitors are welcome to join us for dinner to enjoy good food as well as interesting conversation and camaraderie. Meeting at 7:30pm - open to Master Masons, and when specified, to Fellowcraft and Entered Apprentice Masons. Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 5418 West Gale Street in Chicago. [ An official Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Event ]

14 Dec 2009 (Monday): Richard D Johnson School of Masonic Instruction
School: 7:30pm Ritual instruction is provided for all Master Masons within the Lodge Hall by Certified Lodge Instructors who have been qualified by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Catechism instruction is provided for Masonic candidates who have completed their Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft Degrees and want to receive further instruction in the degree prior to moving on to the next degree, or in preparation to post their degree before the Lodge. If you'd care to join some of us for dinner (open to all), we will be meeting on school nights at 6:00 PM. Always confirm the location by contacting me. Fraternally, Rick Taman. | . SCHOOL WEB PAGE: CLICK . |

For more information contact Rick Taman at rick.taman@e-masons.us or phone me at 630-569-9000
Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 5418 West Gale Street in Chicago.

12 -25 Dec 2009 : DECEMBER HOLIDAYS and NEW YEAR's DAY
May you and your family and friends enjoy the holidays and festivals of December - Hanukkah, Christmas, the Winter Solstice and all the celebrations of men and women around the globe. Enjoy the return of light in the lengthening days and the advent of the New Year, 2010 C.E. (6010 A.L.). FIAT LUX!

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JAN 2010

11 Jan 2010 (Monday): Richard D Johnson School of Masonic Instruction
School: 7:30pm Ritual instruction is provided for all Master Masons within the Lodge Hall by Certified Lodge Instructors who have been qualified by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Catechism instruction is provided for Masonic candidates who have completed their Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft Degrees and want to receive further instruction in the degree prior to moving on to the next degree, or in preparation to post their degree before the Lodge. If you'd care to join some of us for dinner (open to all), we will be meeting on school nights at 6:00 PM. Always confirm the location by contacting me. Fraternally, Rick Taman. | . SCHOOL WEB PAGE: CLICK . |

For more information contact Rick Taman at rick.taman@e-masons.us or phone me at 630-569-9000
Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 5418 West Gale Street in Chicago.

14 Jan 2009 (Thursday): ANNUAL MEETING
STATED MEETING: Thursday: Dinner at 6:30pm - Members as well as visitors are welcome to join us for dinner to enjoy good food as well as interesting conversation and camaraderie. Meeting at 7:30pm - open to all Masons. Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 5418 West Gale Street in Chicago. [ An official Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Event ]

25 Jan 2010 (Monday): Richard D Johnson School of Masonic Instruction
School: 7:30pm Ritual instruction is provided for all Master Masons within the Lodge Hall by Certified Lodge Instructors who have been qualified by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Catechism instruction is provided for Masonic candidates who have completed their Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft Degrees and want to receive further instruction in the degree prior to moving on to the next degree, or in preparation to post their degree before the Lodge. If you'd care to join some of us for dinner (open to all), we will be meeting on school nights at 6:00 PM. Always confirm the location by contacting me. Fraternally, Rick Taman. | . SCHOOL WEB PAGE: CLICK . |

For more information contact Rick Taman at rick.taman@e-masons.us or phone me at 630-569-9000
Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 5418 West Gale Street in Chicago.

28 Jan 2009 (Thursday): STATED MEETING
STATED MEETING: Thursday: Dinner at 6:30pm - Members as well as visitors are welcome to join us for dinner to enjoy good food as well as interesting conversation and camaraderie. Meeting at 7:30pm - open to all Masons. Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 5418 West Gale Street in Chicago. [ An official Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Event ]

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