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COVID Stay at Home Order from Cook County
Oak Forest #832     over 3 years ago
Due to the stay at home advisory that suburban Cook County has set forth starting Monday, I have canceled our stated meetings.  We will resume meetings after the stay at home advisory has been lift...
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The pot is growing! Currently @ $1500 !!
Oak Forest #832     almost 4 years ago
That's right...  The pot is already at $1500 !

If we had the drawing right now.....

1st place = $450 (30% of pot)2nd place = $225 (15% of pot)3rd place = $75 (5% of pot)That's not too shabby!...
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Charity for Children's Dyslexia Centers of Metropolitan Chicago
Oak Forest #832     about 4 years ago
Blind Reality & the Poison Arrows have teamed up with  Lombard Lodge #1098 to help this special event for Children's Dyslexia Centers of Metropolitan Chicago. $10.00 Donation/All proceeds go to the...
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Passing of two brothers at Tinley Park #810.
Oak Forest #832     about 4 years ago
It is with great sadness that we have received work that brothers Bob Martinic and Bill Cook has passed.

Bill Cook was a past master of Tinley Park Lodge #810.

Bob Martin was the Secretary of...
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Installation Ceremonies
Oak Forest #832     over 4 years ago
Oak Forest Lodge #832 A.F. & A.M. extends a cordial invitation to yourself, ladies & friends to be present at the INSTALLATION CEREMONIES Saturday September 28,2019 at 11 o'clock AM. Lunch to follo...
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Split the Pot 50/50
Oak Forest #832     over 4 years ago
Oak Forest Lodge is selling raffle tickets. The pot is up to $ 1750 and rising fast.  Contact WM Ken Eply.  The drawing will be on Oct 13, 2019

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8-19-2019 Stated Meeting Minutes
Oak Forest #832     over 4 years ago
A Stated Meeting of Oak Forest No. 832 was conducted in the Lodge Hall On Monday August 19, 2019., with the following Officers.

·        Ken Epley as -- Master

·        Granville Phillips -- ...
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”I am an American Day” Parade
Oak Forest #832     over 4 years ago
The parade was a huge success!  Thank you all who helped and attended!SW Bro Granville Phillips 
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American Day Parade
Oak Forest #832     over 4 years ago
M. W. Grand Master & the Grand Lodge has been notified that Oak Forest Lodge will be participating in the 8th Annual American Day Parade on Sunday, September 1, 2019 and we can proudly display our ...
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June 17, 2019 Stated Minutes
Oak Forest #832     over 4 years ago
A Stated Meeting of Oak Forest No. 832 was conducted in the Lodge Hall On June 17, 2019., with the following Officers.Ken Epley as -- MasterDon Snedden as -- Senior WardenGranville Phillips --Junio...
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Funeral Services for WB David Laveck W.M.
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
Funeral Services for WB David Laveck W.M. are as follows:Date: Sunday June 30th, 2019Location: Oak Forest Masonic Lodge # 832 15470 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Forest ILDoors open for Visitation at 1:00 P...
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Death Notice of WB David Laveck
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
It is with great sadness that Oak Forest Lodge #832 report the passing of W.B. David Laveck. WB Laveck was the current Worshipful Master at Oak Forest Lodge #832. In addition to Oak Forest Lodge, h...
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Oak Forest City Hall
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
On behalf of Oak Forest Lodge 832, Ken Eply SW and Granville Phillips JW presented a wreath for Memorial Day May 27, 2019 
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Type 2 School
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 there will be a Type 2 School at Matteson Lodge #175 from 7-9pm. Dinner at 6:15pm. 350 Midland Ave. Joliet IL. RWB Bill Thomas will be instructing. If you are coming please...
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District Education Officer
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
There is currrently a vacancy for the District Education Officer in the Distrct. If you are interested in the position please email RWB Erik Solomon at aeone@ilmason.org.
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May 20, 2019 Stated Meeting Minutes
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
A Stated Meeting of Oak Forest No. 832 was conducted in the Lodge Hall On May 20, 2019  A.D., with the following Officers.·        Bro. Ken Epley as -- Master·        Bro. Nick Palumbo PM as -- Sen...
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Brother Melvyn Norris Freed
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
A Funeral meeting of Oak Forest Lodge # 832 AF & AM was held at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park, IL on Monday May 13 2019 at 8pm with the following officers:W. Bro. George E Coppess...
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Bro. Melvyn Norris Freed
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home15525 S. 73rd Ave.Orland Park, Illinois 60462       ph. # 708-532-5400Monday May 13, 2019Service: 5-9pm           Masonic Service 8pm 
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Stated Minutes 4-15-2019
Oak Forest #832     almost 5 years ago
A Stated Meeting of Oak Forest No. 832 was conducted in the Lodge Hall On April 15, 2019 A.D., with the following Officers.·        Ken Epley as -- Master·        Don Snedden as -- Senior Warden·  ...
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3-18-2019
Oak Forest #832     about 5 years ago
A Stated Meeting of Oak Forest No. 832 was conducted in the Lodge Hall On Monday March 18, 2019., with the following Officers.·        Dave Laveck -- Master·        Ken Epley -- Senior Warden·     ...
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School of Instruction
Oak Forest #832     about 5 years ago
BrethrenOn May 29th 2019 the 11th & 13th Districts will hold a Type 2 School of Instrution ( 1st section of the 1st Degree) at Matteson Lodge #175 located at 350 N Midland Ave. Joliet, Ill. The tim...
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Rainbow Girls - Camelot Assembly #96 - White Sox
Oak Forest #832     about 5 years ago
You are cordially invited to attend a day of friendship and baseball with Camelot Assembly #96 May 18, 2019.Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays 1:10 First pitch Tailgate starts at 11:10Hamburger...
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Stated Minutes February 18, 2019
Oak Forest #832     about 5 years ago
A Stated Meeting of Oak Forest No. 832 was conducted in the Lodge Hall On February 18, 2019 A.D., with the following Officers.·        Dave Laveck -- Master·        Ken Epley as -- Senior Warden·  ...
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Late Brother Wayne Snedden - Internment
Oak Forest #832     about 5 years ago
Our late Bro. Wayne Snedden will be interred at Abraham National Cemetery - Elwood, IL, on 17 May, 2019 @ 2:30PM. Oak Forest Lodge Memorialized Bro Wayne at our last Installation held in October, 2...
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NEDDGMA Masters Dinner, Apr 12
Oak Forest #832     about 5 years ago
The NEDDGMA Masters Dinner will be held on April 12th at the Medinah Shriners.Location:  Medinah Shriners, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, IL 60101This year's theme is Hawaii. Details and tickets can ...
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Receiving the Right Worshipful District Deputy of the NE District of the Grand Lodge of Illinois.
Oak Forest #832     about 5 years ago
Take due notice:Receiving the Right Worshipful District Deputy has been moved to April 15th. 
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January 21, 2019 Stated Meeting Minutes
Oak Forest #832     over 5 years ago
A Stated Meeting of Oak Forest No. 832 was conducted in the Lodge Hall On January 21, 2019 A.D., with the following Officers.·        Dave Laveck -- Master·        Kenneth Epley as -- Senior Warden...
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Courtesy 3rd Degree
Oak Forest #832     over 5 years ago
On January 9, 2019 Tinley Park Lodge #810 put on a Courtesy 3rd Degree for Bro. Brian Mark Atherton.First Section-WM WB Robert Dunand-SW Bro. Frank Andrejko-JW Bro. Steve DeVries-SEC WB Jerry Czaho...
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Masonic Workshop
Oak Forest #832     over 5 years ago
There will be a Masonic Workshop at Lockport Lodge located at 912 S State St. in Lockport Illinois on January 16, 2019 starting at 7pm. RWB Paul Silva will be instructing. All Master Masons are enc...
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Wreath Placement at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery
Oak Forest #832     over 5 years ago
Abraham Lincoln Cemetery, Elwood, ILSaturday December 15.Meet at Oak Forest Lodge 832 at 9am.The lodge will be assisting in the placement of wreathes on veterans graves.
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Tinlely Park Parade of Lights
Oak Forest #832     over 5 years ago
Thank you Tinley Park Lodge #810 for inviting Oak Forest Lodge #832 to the parade!!Link to Photos Hyperlink only accessible from the website not the app. 
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Joliet Shriner's Dinner Dec, 9, 2018
Oak Forest #832     over 5 years ago
The Joliet Shrine Club is sponsoring a Ladies Night Out event on Sunday, December 9, 2018 that includes entertainment and dinner. The entertainment is provided by the Lincoln Way Area Chorale (LWAC...
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