A snapshot of major events occurring 75, 50, and 25 years ago for the Rocky Mountain Lodge/Chapter/Pronaos AMORC affiliated body
Rocky Mountain affiliated body existed 1937 to 2011 in its incarnations as Lodge/Chapter/Pronaos
by David Schloegel
75 Years ago – April, May, June 1945
Imperator – Ralph Maxwell Lewis
Grand Master – Thor Kihmaleto
Master – Pamela Wickham
Meeting location – Johnson Building, 509 Seventeenth St.
Status - Chapter
Membership roster – 24 members
Convocation every Friday 8:00 PM
Each meeting included the lesson and an experiment
Very healthy group with 2 Colombes and 1 Colombe-in-Waiting
Sponsoring and conducting meetings for the youth – Torch Bearers.
The Library Room “across the hall” is now open on Tuesdays through Saturdays for study, meditation, and discussion.
Monthly dues are 50₵.
There is continued concern and extended positive energy toward the war. Members and sons of members are being tracked as they participate in war related activities.
On June 6th a party was held at the home of Master Pam Wickham celebrating the birthdays of all member having their birthdays in April, May, and June
50 Years ago – April, May, June 1970
Imperator – Ralph M. Lewis
Grand Master – Chris R Warnken
Master – Linton Royston
Meeting location – Kittredge Building, 511 16th St.
Status - Chapter
Membership roster – 52 members
Convocation every Friday 8:00 PM
2 Colombes serving
Chapter Breakfast and “Sunshine” (metaphysical aid) committee meetings at a member’s house held monthly
Neophyte degree forums were held on each Wednesday evening of April and May
Open House sessions for members and friends were held on Wednesdays in June.
Public meeting was held on April 17th at Temple Buell College – speaker: David Schloegel
Conclave (convention) was held on May 23-24 at the Heart O’Denver Hotel. Speakers were Grand Councilor George Fenske and Inspector General Lonnie Edwards
25 Years ago – April, May, June 1995
Imperator – Christian Bernard
Grand Master – Kristie Knutson
Master – Judith Stewart
Meeting location – Edgewater Masonic building – 5700 West 25th Ave.
Status - Lodge
2 Colombes serving
Membership roster – 25 members
Held ongoing Artisan classes on the fourth Saturday of each month with Artisan Master Farrell North
TMO Master Linda Tyler conducting ongoing TMO classes
Lodge convocations are held on the first two Friday’s of the month with a Pronaos convocation held on the third Friday. The Pronaos convocation is followed by a neophyte degree forum.