Public School Night
312 COLLEGE STREET
Thank
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to all who
IOWA
CITY, IOWA
participated in Public School Night, held April 22.
It was a pleasant evening and we filled the main floor, with some
people sitting in the balcony. Masonic members, students and their
families enjoyed the light meal prior to the awarding ceremony.
Approximately 85 people attended.
Masonic Newsletter
Iowa City Masonic Temple Association – Annual Meeting
it is time for the annual meeting of the Iowa City Masonic Temple
Association, December 4th at 7:30 p.m. Reports on the year's activities,
committees and plans for the future will be shared. The new Board
members will then be elected, before the meeting is turned over to
the Foundation for its annual business meeting and election. Following
the meeting we will have a social time with lots of holiday treats to
share! Remember that anyone who is a member in good standing of
one of the organizations that share ownership of the building has a
voice and vote at the Association meeting. We have struggled in the
past few years to reach the necessary quorum and we really need to
have everyone there to participate. Please mark this annual event on
your calendars. Tuesday, December 4, 2012; see you there!
---Kevin Smith, President
Calendar Meeting – reserve the building
This year’s calendar meeting will be held on December 4th at 6:00p.m.,
prior to the annual meeting of the Iowa City Masonic Temple
Association. The purpose of the Calendar Meeting is where each
organization may request dates to reserve the building for the
upcoming year. This directly affects all the incoming heads of the
various organizations, and you are encouraged to attend and reserve
the building for the various activities you have planned for the
upcoming 2013 year.
---Kevin Smith, President
Volume 63, Issue 10
DECEMBER 2012
Future Events
 Dec 4th 6pm, calendar
meeting for 2013 (social
hall)
 Dec 4th 7:30pm, annual
business meeting (social
hall)
Building Reservations
To reserve any part of the
building, please call either
Janelle Wagner 354-0696
or Bob Woodburn 3385600.
LOCAL BODIES’ CALENDAR
Clarksville #668–1st Monday
PLEASE NOTE – No games/cards night in December!
PLEASE NOTE – No monthly Sunday breakfast in December!
Temple Board – 1st Tuesday
#4 Officers – 2nd Monday
Foundation –2nd Tuesday
York Rite – 2nd Tuesday
White Shrine–2nd Wednesday
#4 Stated – 3rd Monday
Blazing Star – 4th Monday
(study group, metro CR)
Eastern Star – 4th Tuesday
Amaranth—4th Saturday
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Iowa City Lodge No. 4
Happy Holidays Brothers! Another year is winding down for our lodge, and I want to
thank and congratulate all of the officers for 2012. There have been some high points
and some low points for the lodge this year. Of course the lowest point has to have been
the passing of Maynard Smith. He was a good man, a good friend and a Mason's Mason
and we will all miss him.
The new officers were elected at the November meeting. They are: Alexander P.
Reavis - Master elect, David L. Davis - Senior Warden elect, Mahir Trnjanin - Junior Warden elect,
Paul E. Anderson – Treasure,r and Kevin R. Smith - Secretary. Congratulations to the new leadership
team! I am sure Brother Alex has a full calendar in mind.
The lodge has more degrees coming up and we would appreciate your attendance at the
degrees. The more Brothers there to greet the new candidate, in any of the degrees, make for a
more impressive ceremony and a better welcome to our lodge.
Keep Saturday, December 8 open on your calendars. We are going to have a holiday get
together in the Amanas. Time and place to be determined, so watch for the information on the
Yahoo Group. It will be "dutch treat" and families are invited to attend. We ask that you bring a new
toy with you and then the lodge will donate all of them to charity in time for Christmas.
Don't forget the Annual Temple Association meeting on Tuesday, December 4th at 7:30 PM.
Finally, may you and your family have the Merriest Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
—Kevin R. Smith, Secretary
Iowa City York Rite
Companions and Sir Knights, first, I want to say good bye to our Companion Maynard Smith.
Maynard passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012. While he was not a member of the Iowa City
York Rite bodies, he was a frequent visitor. He was always ready and willing to help us out for degree
work, or projects. A small measure of how much he meant to Masonry in Iowa was demonstrated by
the large number of Brothers and Companions who attended his Masonic Funeral Service. Maynard,
we will sorely miss your good common sense, your witty comebacks and that big grin!
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Our December meeting will be on Tuesday,
December 11th at 7:30p.m. It will be time for the annual election of officers for the upcoming year.
We would dearly love to see some of our newer members in attendance, and taking on some
leadership in York Rite. Fair warning! If you don't attend and defend yourself, you could find yourself
elected to a top office! :-)
Please remember that the annual Temple Association meeting is on Tuesday, December 4th. The
calendar meeting will begin at 6:00p.m. for those who may want to reserve the building in 2013; and
the Association meeting will begin at 7:30p.m. We tend to struggle
with having a quorum, so please plan on attending if you are available.
Happy Holidays! —Kevin R. Smith, High Priest
Clarksville Lodge No. 668
December greetings from Clarksville Lodge! The following 2013 lodge officers were elected at our
November meeting: Keith Jones WM, Daniel Hansen SW, Harry Crist JW, Steven Dowd Treasurer,
Robert Woodburn Secretary.
Planning is underway for 2013 with expectations of another very busy year for Clarksville. Thanks
and congratulations to all who agreed to serve and were elected to do so. Installation is tentatively
being planned for Sunday, January 6th.
We extended a very special congratulations to Brother Arnold Zajicek and his lovely wife Mary Lou
on their 50th wedding anniversary on November 9th.
Our December stated meeting is on December 3rd with Brother Ben Ploof hosting dinner and
Brother Dan Hansen providing a segment of Masonic education during the stated meeting. Dinner is
at 6:30 pm, with lodge opening at 7:30 pm.
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season! —Keith Jones, Worshipful Master
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Katherine Court #7, Order of the Amaranth
Our stated meeting will be Saturday, December 15th at 2:00. Bring your favorite treat to
share. Please remember that we will be dark in January and February. Happy Holidays to
all! —Margaret Hahn, RM —Keith Paulson, RP
Bethlehem Shrine #8, White Shrine of Jerusalem
December 12th will be a catered meal at 6:00 p.m. prior to our meeting. All members are
welcome and need to make reservations with Helen Sheets, 354-5370. Please bring an item
to donate to the Crisis Center. Please remember we will be dark in January and February.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
—Margaret Hahn, WHP —Keith Paulson, WOS
Jessamine Chapter #135, Order of the Eastern Star
Jessamine Chapter will be dark for December and January. We will have installation in
January and will publish the date as soon as possible. For those who do not have email, I
will get a note in the mail or a message on your answering machine.
We have many interesting projects that we can pursue in the New Year. I hope you will
find something that will be meaningful to you and your families.
It's not too soon to start preparing for our Joint School of Instruction. The tentative date
for this event has not been cleared with the Building Calendar, but think “April Flowers.” Our District
Instructor is Ellen Knupp and our partner for the Joint School is Marion Chapter.
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
—Erin McCroskey, WM —Randy Essing, WP
In Memoriam --Maynard J. Smith, 03/13/40 – 11/11/12
Maynard was born in Lone Tree, and
graduated from West Liberty High. He was
married to Waucile Maas from 1961 until her
death in 1998. Together, they had 3 children, five
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He
was a member and Past Master of the Mt.
Calvary Lodge #95 of West Liberty, and served as
secretary since 1973. He was a member of the
Iowa City Lodge #4, and Past Patron of the Lotus
Chapter O.E.S. in West Liberty.
Brother Maynard served on the West Liberty
Volunteer Fire Department for 37 years, was a
member of the First Church United (West Liberty),
and more recently First United Methodist Church
(Iowa City).
He held several offices in Lotus Chapter,
including that of Worthy Patron. When Lotus
Chapter consolidated with Jessamine Chapter,
Brother Maynard continued to take an active
interest in Eastern Star and not only served as
Marshal, but was always willing to pro-tem
various other stations as needed. Brother
Maynard’s wit and wisdom made him an iconic
figure at Masonic functions, and he will always
be remembered as a born story-teller who gave
wonderful and meaningful recitations. We
rejoiced with Brother Maynard on April 8, 2006,
when he and Sister Patricia Zioberek were united
in marriage and a huge crowd gathered at the
Iowa City Masonic Temple to celebrate with
them at their reception…and we grieved with
Brother Maynard when Sister Pat left this life far
too soon. He also left two step-daughters/their
spouses, and five step-grandchildren.
Our sympathies to all his family. Brother
Maynard was called to his Eternal Reward, and
we trust that he is now with those dear ones who
have gone before him to be with Our Lord.
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