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Raytown Lodge meetings resumed

Based on guidance from Jackson County, Raytown Lodge #391 is able to resume our stated meeting schedule. We will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm going forward. We will practice social distancing procedures. For the time being we will not have dinner before meetings. We invite all Brothers who are comfortable meeting to join us. Masks are certainly welcome but not required.

Because of the reduced meeting schedule this spring we have decided that the lodge will not go “dark” this summer, but instead will continue to meet. We will skip the July 2 meeting due to the fireworks tent, but will have regular meetings on July 16, August 6 and August 20.

April Meetings – Cancelled

In keeping with the guidance provided by health authorities as well as the directives from the Grand Lodge, Jackson County and the State of Missouri, Raytown Lodge #391 has cancelled our stated meetings in April.

We will monitor the situation closely and make plans to resume our meeting and activity schedule when it is safe to do so. In the meantime we sincerely hope everyone stays safe and healthy.

Easter Message from the Worshipful Master – April 12, 2020

Brethren, on this Easter holiday I hope each of our brothers and their families are safe and healthy. As we reflect on the history and meaning of the day please keep also in mind the tenets of our institution.

As a society we have been in uncharted territory for some time now, not having seen anything even similar to this in a century. I have every confidence that we will overcome these challenges and come out of this, as a nation and as a society stronger than before.

I’m sure everyone is looking forward to returning to their regular lives and routines just as soon as it’s safe to do so. As an organization we have much work to do. We had a full slate of activities planned for this year and although I am sure our plans may change somewhat we will need everyone ready to jump in and do what they can to get our lodge back on track as soon as possible.

In the meantime I hope everyone continues to follow sound guidance to keep ourselves and families safe. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Fraternally,

Rick Kingcade
Worshipful Master

Stated meeting 3/19/20 – Cancelled

In keeping with the spirit of actions being undertaken by governmental agencies and our Grand Lodge to help limit the spread of COVID-19, we have cancelled Raytown Lodge #391’s stated communication on Thursday, 3/19/20. Please stay safe and healthy.

Two 3rd Degrees – March 11, 2020

Raytown Lodge No. 391 will be conferring two 3rd degrees at a special communication on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Lodge will open at 6:30pm with dinner before. We hope to see a great turnout to welcome our two newest Master Masons!