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AUGUST 2007
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE BONISTEEL -
"Reading is a Masonic Duty"
FEBRUARY 2007  The Bonisteel Masonic
Library was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bonisteel
Foundation for the purpose of developing
libraries at Masonic Lodges.
Sets of classic Masonic
books have been purchased from the Grand Lodge
of
Michigan and from Amazon.com.
Masonic books will also be distributed to
public Libraries throughout the State of
Michigan .
Mitchell Ozog, Editor of
rising
Point will be traveling to
Poland and Eastern
Europe this summer to film and visit newly
restored Masonic Temples, Libraries, and
Museums. Brother Ozog will
be developing special Internet pages of the
images for publication on the Bonisteel web
site.
Robert Murphy, Bonisteel Director has been
developing audio CD’s for distribution to
Brothers who spend large amounts of time in
their automobiles. Brother
Murphy & Sands have recently published six Masonic education programs on CD for use in Lodges.
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MONROE CLUB HOLDS SPRING DINNER On Friday evening, April 28, 2006, the Monroe Club held its Spring Dinner at the Buffalo Bistro Restaurant in Monroe. Everybody enjoyed their dinner and had a good time. The speaker for the evening was Karl Grube, PhD., and 32 degree Mason. He is the president of the Bonisteel Masonic Library in Ann Arbor. He gave a fascinating talk on Roscoe Bonisteel, 33 degree, and his many contributions to Freemasonry in Michigan. Karl brought along some interesting artifacts from the museum to show us. He also talked about the important part the Internet is playing in revitalizing Masonry. |
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Bonisteel Masonic Library Grant
The Bonisteel Masonic Library was awarded a $25,000 grant
from the Bonisteel Foundation to further the international mission
of the library. I wish to thank Art Davidge and Mitchell Ozog for
the technical preparation of the grant. (kwg)
The Artifacts, Links, Architecture, and Index files of our
web site have been expanded. New digital artifact images from our
Ann Arbor Temple are posted. As publishing policy, new content,
editing, and graphic design are added to the Bonisteel web site
weekly. Check out the best selling Masonic book in years,
Freemasons for Dummies .
http://www.amazon.com
- includes a
$7.00 discount - signed copies are available from author.
S & F,
Karl Grube, President
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BONISTEEL SERVICES FOR BLUE LODGES Dear
WM: As a member of the Bonisteel Masonic Library there are
a number of basic services for your members, especially your
newly-made Masons and Candidates.
1st - The six directors of the
Bonisteel have designed an INTENDER program for candidates
and/or newly made Masons. The four lecture program
reinforces the masonic Degrees offered in the Blue Lodge.
http://www.bonisteelml.org/intender2.htm
2nd - The Bonisteel offers research services
for Masonic questions of interest to Lodge members. Recently
a brother wanted to know Q - Why Masons did not wear
aprons to Benjamin Franklin's funeral attended by 25,000
Philadelphia citizens as was customary in the 18th century? A
- Bro. Franklin remained a Lodge member of the United Grand
Lodge of England which was not recognized by the Grand Lodge
of Pennsylvania; the issue was clandestine vs. regular
lodge status.
3rd - The Bonisteel has participated in the
wiring of the the Ann Arbor Masonic Temple and providing
computer hardware and software to create a Temple Network.
We have ten wall drops, three hardwired computer/printer
stations and 7 laptop stations. These stations are
available to Bonisteel members from 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
M-F, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Regulars 7:00 P.M. - 9:30
P.M. and by appointment.
4th - The Bonisteel offers Lecture Tours for
its members. Past tours have included the George
Washington National Masonic Monument, Detroit Masonic Temple
Lodge & Library Tour, Pathways Masonic Retirement Center at
Alma, and the Grand Lodge of Michigan Library & Museum.
I would like an opportunity to speak to your members at one of
your Regular meetings. My remarks would be informational
and allow for Q & A by members in attendance.
S & F,
Karl Grube, President
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Brother Krasnoff Gifts Classic Prints The next time you are in the Temple, take a moment and look at the Bonisteel’s newest acquisition. Hung on the grand entry wall are four classic Masonic prints. The prints were purchased from http://www.thetemplebooks.com The quality framing includes protective light fading glass and was ordered and paid for by Brother Justin Krasnoff, Thrice PM. The prints were selected for their artistic Masonic value and their ability to be used in teaching Masonic ideals, especially to the newly-made Mason. (kwg) |
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ARTIFACT FIND I am pleased to announce that the Bonisteel Masonic Library has located the original blueprints to the 4th Avenue Ann Arbor Masonic Temple. This is important to Freemasons because these architectural prints and specifications were integrated into the Detroit Masonic Temple. The architectural specifications and creative thinking of George D. Mason, Architects and Engineers and Commissioned Artisans was greatly influenced by the 1922-24 Ann Arbor Temple project. Ann Arbor Masonic Temple circa 1922 Detroit Masonic Temple circa 1927 Architectural Print Artifacts found: 1. Sets of working blue prints in readable condition 2. Original Tracings in reproducible condition 3. Handwritten notes by Architects McConkey and Rousseau The Bonisteel Masonic Library will be applying for a grant to develop an historic exhibit to promote our Masonic Heritage. The downtown Temple exhibit will include an updated writing of the history, construction of a scale model, and digital poster boards using original blueprints, photographs, and oral histories. KARL GRUBE, Ph.D., President Bonisteel Masonic Library www.bonisteelml.org 8-12-03 AL 6003 |
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MONTHLY INTENDER LECTURES
The Bonisteel Masonic Library will offer monthly lectures for newly-made Masons. Lectures will be presented by prominent Michigan Masons.
Intender Lecture Series Dates: 1st Wednesday of the Month Times: 6:20 Dinner - 7:00 Lecture
Karl W. Grube, Ph.D., Masonic Education Officer AA Fraternity Lodge No. 262
Place: Ann Arbor Masonic Temple 2875 W. Liberty Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone Info: 734-878-0639 karlgrube@hotmail.com
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| Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history. (Introduced in House) HRES 17 IH
Mr. GILLMOR (for himself and Mr. KINGSTON) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
Whereas Freemasons, whose long lineage extends back to before the Nation's founding, have set an example of high moral standards and charity for all people; Whereas the Founding Fathers of this great Nation and signers of the Constitution, most of whom were Freemasons, provided a well-rounded basis for developing themselves and others into valuable citizens of the United States; Whereas members of the Masonic Fraternity, both individually and as an organization, continue to make invaluable charitable contributions of service to the United States; Whereas the Masonic Fraternity continues to provide for the charitable relief and education of the citizens of the United States; Whereas the Masonic Fraternity is deserving of formal recognition of their long history of care-giving for the citizenry and their example of high moral standards; and Whereas Freemasons have always revered and celebrated St. John's Day, June 24th, as dedicated to their patron saints: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honors them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history.
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