Historian's Corner

75 Years ago – October, Novbember, December 1947

Imperator – Ralph Maxwell Lewis

Grand Master – Rodman R. Clayson

Master – J. Clifford Carr

Meeting location – Johnson Building, 509 17th St.

• Status - Chapter

• Membership roster – 26 members

• Convocation every Friday 8:00 PM

• Neophyte review class every Tuesday at 8:00 PM

• Sixth degree review class every Wednesday at 8:00 PM

• Three Colombes serving with one Colombe-in-waiting

• The Chapter room is open each Tuesday and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for reading and meditation.

• On the last Sunday of each month a meeting of the “Sunshine Circle”, a regular gathering to perform metaphysical aid, is held. The Circle also does visiting functions and gathers materials for shut-ins.

• The Chapter gathers donations and sends charitable gifts to the Red Cross and sends packages of clothing to Holland and Java

• The annual Assembly (convention) was held on October 24th-26th, consisting of convocations, meditations, book reviews, panel discussions, special lectures, experiments, films, and a banquet.

• Nov. 7 – The chapter hosted a special open meeting and lecture by Dr. Sa-Hiuhushu, Chief Executive and Editor of the magazine, ‘The Indian Speaking Leaf’ pertaining to the American Indian

• Nov. 13 – The chapter hosted a special presentation of “Pianos in Miniature” presented by Theo Marie Sponsler who has the largest miniature piano collection in the United States.

• Dec 12 – The chapter celebrated the annual Christmas Bazaar. This included food, games, prizes, a quilt auction, and great fellowship.

50 Years ago – July, August, September 1972

Imperator – Ralph M. Lewis

Grand Master – Chris R Warnken

Master – Dean Woodhull

Meeting location – 851 Clarkson St. . (Note that this is an entire house dedicated to Rosicrucian activities)

• Status - Chapter

• Membership roster – 61 members

• Convocation every Friday 8:00 PM

• 1 Colombe serving with 2 Colombes-In-Waiting

• Hosted a Roundtable Discussion for the public on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. A topic is presented, and each attendee is asked to express their thoughts and opinions on the topic

• Meetings open to the public are held on the first Wednesday of the month with degree forums conducted on the remaining Wednesdays of the month.

• The Chapter held its annual Halloween party on Oct. 29 at the home of Dean and Eleanor Woodhull. The theme is “come as your favorite ghost.”

• The Chapter conducted a Garage Sale on Nov. 18th and 19th to raise funds in support of the affiliated body and to build the fund dedicated to buying their own building.

• The annual Christmas party was held on December 16th at the home of Dean and Eleanor Woodhull, with the exchange of gifts and a full Christmas dinner.

25 Years ago –July, August, September 1997

Imperator – Christian Bernard

Grand Master – Kristie Knutson

Master – Wendell Payton

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

• Status - Lodge

• 1 Colombe serving

• Membership roster – 46 members

• Held ongoing Artisan classes on the fourth Saturday of each month with Artisan Master Farrell North

• TMO Master T. Lynn Signor conducting ongoing TMO classes

• Lodge convocations are held at 8:00 pm on the first two Fridays of the month with a Pronaos convocation held on the third Friday. A neophyte degree forum is conducted during the Lodge convocation and after the Pronaos convocation.

• Junior Convocations are held every second Friday at 8:00 pm for the children of members

• Public Alternative Programs are presented on the 3rd Friday of each month. These are usually Roundtable Discussions where a topic is presented and each attendee is asked to express their thoughts and opinions on the topic

• Oct. 25th – Performed the 8th degree initiation.

• Oct. 31st – Held an “All Hallows Eve’ party. Costumes were mandatory!!!

• Nov. 1st – Conducted the Appellation Rite ceremony for Sean Gerard Morris, son of Jerry and Sonya Morris.

• Nov. 7th – The evenings activities include the installation of Jennifer Daniels as Colombe.

• Nov 22nd – Performed the 9th degree initiation.

• Dec. 13th – Hosted a Mystical Workshop on “The Human Aura” presented by Regional Monitor Farrell North

• Dec. 19th – Conducted the annual “Candle Lighting Ceremony.”

• Dec. 20th – Held the annual Christmas Party at the Condo of Michael Homyak.