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Allen Lodge No. 1435 A. F. &
A. M.
On October 5, 2011 we visited
East Fork lodge No. 650. Allen
Lodge Worshipful Master Jim
Porterfield (left)
along
with 18 others, retrieved the District 9
Traveling Gavel from East Fork
Worshipful Master
Robert Wilkinson (right).
On October 22, 2011 we cleaned
up a section of Exchange Parkway between Lexington Avenue
and SH 121 to help "Keep Allen Beautiful".
On September 24, 2011 we held a "Gift of Life" Blood Drive in Twin Creeks
Shopping Center (in front of Staples). Thanks to the good people of Allen we
had 2
deferrals and 42 pints drawn. The blood will be used in the
community immediately
and by the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital as needed. Thank you Allen!!
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On September 23, 2011 we held
our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Twin Creeks Golf Course.
Proceeds are being used to support the Scottish Rite Hospital
for Children, the Shriner Hospitals, the Knights Templar Eye
Foundation, and to help pay for our New Building.
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On August 13, 2011 we cleaned
up a section of Exchange Parkway between Lexington Avenue
and SH 121 to help "Keep Allen Beautiful".
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On June 25, 2011 we we
installed our 2011-2012 Officers -
the first installation in our new Lodge
Building!
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On June 11, 2011 the steeple
was removed from the Lodge so that it could be refurbished
and used as a
replacement steeple.
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On May 24, 2011 we presented $ 1,500.00 Scholarships to four Allen High School Seniors:
Sara Messer, Katie Newville, Tyler Bahnman and
Taryn Haney.
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On May 14, 2011 we held a
"Free" Child Id Kit Session at the Lodge. During this event we
completed
20 Child Id Kits
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On April 30, 2011 we held a Community Builder Award luncheon for Allen
Police Chief William "Bill" S. Rushing.
This award is the highest honor a Lodge can bestow upon a non-Mason.
It is given in recognition of those
who have distinguished themselves
through their service to the community and for having followed the
same
precepts , ideals and standards that have been established for Masonic behavior.
Chief Rushing and
wife Sue, joined us for lunch prior to the presentation.
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On April 16, 2011 we held a "Gift of Life" Blood Drive in Twin Creeks
Shopping Center (in front of Staples). Thanks to the good people of Allen we
had 2
deferrals and 30 pints drawn. The blood will be used in the
community immediately
and by the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital as needed. Thank you Allen!!
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Miss Stephanie Helvey was
selected as our 2011 Lamar Award Recipient for her work in assisting Allen High
School
students in their pursuit of higher education. The award was presented
during our April 12, 2011 Stated Meeting.
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On Tuesday March 8th, 2011
we went to Dr.
E. T. Boon Elementary School as a part of
Texas Public School Week and
participated in a "Take Time To Read" Program where
we read to
several classes.
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On Friday February 25th, 2011 we presented the "Fantastic Teeth" Program at Boyd and
Rountree
Elementary Schools. This program is sponsored by the Masonic Children and Family
Services of Texas.
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Billy Davidson received the Golden Trowel Award on Tuesday February 22nd, 2011.
This award is the highest award/honor a Lodge can bestow on any member.
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35th Anniversary Gala - Allen
Lodge Received
it's Charter on December 4, 1975
(Living
Charter Officers were honored with plaques)
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Jerry McNair, on behalf of Allen Lodge, presented Scottish Rite Hospital
with a check from the proceeds of our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
James Mentesana, on behalf of Allen Lodge, presented
the
Shriners Hospital
with a check from the proceeds of our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Unity Lodge No. 1242 and Allen Lodge provided fraternal assistance by assisting
Brother T. R. Stanton in obtaining a MPV5 Hoveround Power Wheel Chair Lift.
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On September 17, 2010 we held
our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Twin Creeks Golf Course.
Proceeds are being used to support the Scottish Rite Hospital
for Children, the Shriner Hospitals, the Knights Templar Eye
Foundation, and our New Building Fund.
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Allen Lodge's Scottish Rite
26th Degree Team
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