Historian's Corner

75 Years ago –April, May, June 1944

Imperator – Ralph Maxwell Lewis

Grand Master – Thor Kihmaleto

Master – Edna D. Burtch

Meeting location – Johnson Building, 509 Seventeenth St.

· Status - Chapter

· Membership roster – 37 members

· Convocation every Friday 8:00 PM

· Each meeting included the lesson and an experiment

· Very healthy group with 2 Colombes

· Continued operation of the “Sunshine Circle” to meet on the last Sunday of each month. The purpose is to provide “a means for coordinating our efforts to being cheer, comfort, and encouragement in the lives of those whose way is rugged.”

· Sponsoring and conducting meetings for the youth – Torch Bearers.

· Monthly dues per member - 35¢

· Chapter initiation was held on May 5^th .

· A Past Master’s Association was newly formed and held its first meeting on May 13^th.

· A party was held on June 16 for all members having a birthday in April, May, and June. Activities included music recitals by members, quiz games, fun stories, and a table lamp raffle.

· On this same day, June 16^th a beautiful hand illumined edition of “SECRET SYMBOLS OF THE ROSICRUCIANS OF THE 16^TH AND 17^TH CENTURIES” was donated to the chapter library.

· A very successful rummage sale was held on June 21^st to raise money for the building fund.

· Movies from Grand Lodge are presented regularly and evoke much discussion.

· Tracking of the activities of the sons and daughters who are in the military is prominent in the newsletter during these war years.

· The newsletter sends out an appeal to keep visualizing and working toward a permanent location for the Denver affiliated body.

50 Years ago –April, May, June 1969

Imperator – Ralph M. Lewis

Grand Master – Chris R Warnken

Master – Clive Cornwell

Meeting location – Terminal Bldg, 1730 Glenarm Pl.

· Status - Chapter

· Membership roster – 53 members

· Convocation every Friday 8:00 PM

· 1 Colombe serving

· Open House with lecture tapes or slides held weekly at the Chapter quarters.

· Chapter Breakfast and “Sunshine” (metaphysical aid) committee meetings at Member’s house held monthly

· A book or tape review is held once each week.

· A public meeting was held on April 20^th at Metropolitan College entitled “The World, Life and You.”

· The annual conclave (convention) was held on May 24^th and 25^th. Guest speakers were George Fenske, Dr. Lonnie Edwards, and Grand Master Chris R. Warnken.

· Much extension activity is occurring with lecture tapes being distributed to local radio stations and public lectures being prepared focusing on college students.

25 Years ago – April, May, June 1994

Imperator – Christian Bernard

Grand Master – Kristie Knutson

Master – Peter Onyenwere

Meeting location – Edgewater Masonic building – 5700 West 25^th Ave.

· Status - Lodge

· 1 Colombe serving

· Membership roster – 33 members

· Held ongoing Artisan classes with Artisan Master Farrell North

· TMO Master Sandra Coleman conducting ongoing TMO classes

· A special memorial ceremony was held in the mountains on June 12th for Soror Louanne Moore.

(no bulletins available for this quarter – limited information)