Welcome

The Republic Lodge meets on the second Thursday of Every Month.  The Lodge opens at 7:30pm with dinner or refreshments are served at 6:45 P.M.
 

All Masons are Invited to our Lodge.  We meet at 141 ½ N. Main Republic, Missouri.  

We  welcome visitors with open arms.

Lodge Officers 2007 - 2008

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Masonic Glassware From Fenton Glass for the Republic fund raiser!!

Round paperweight   Iceberg paperweight   USA Flag Paperweight  Fairy Light        

      $20                              $25                              $30                               $50

Ways to order:  Email Brother Fenton.  Go to Fenton Collectibles  In the near future this will also be available via Ebay!

Lodge Headlines and News:

On Saturday, April 26th, the Republic Lodge #570, sponsored and worked at a very successful CHIPS event held at the Miller Community building.  We had 47 volunteers that served and processed 198 kids.  This number was up 22 kids from last year.  A special thanks needs to go out to many people and I hope not to forget anyone because without their help we couldn't put on this event.  First, I would like to thank the Grand Lodge for creating and sponsoring this event.  Without them and the CHIPS team, nothing would have happened.  Next, I would like to thank the men and women of the Republic Police department.  The fire department came out and really made a great difference -  Thanks!  The men, officers, and several wives from the lodge came out and worked their butts off for the cause.  You each and everyone rocked!!!!  The girls of the Rainbow Assembly of Republic came out and did a wonderful job.  They worked hard and made us proud of each and everyone of them.  We had two Boy Scouts that came and helped.  Part of the time they were the eyes and babysitter of the tiger mascot.  You did a lot!  Hannah Caudle needs to be mentioned for her hard work and dedication to the cause.  She processed over 40 children at her terminal.  Chad Cole needs to be recognized for his hard work on the event as the event coordinator.  He worked tirelessly to advertise this event and to find us sponsors.  Great job, Chad!  You're a great brother!  Thanks to our sponsors!  Sonic provided us with lunch and I will add the other names as I get  them.  I want to thank the parents that came and brought their children.  Being able to serve and provide this service was a wonderful thing that touched the hearts of all the participants.  On a more personal note, I want to thank that wonderful and beautiful woman that I call my wife.  Her years of service in college as the Sugar Bear helped to make my day in the Republic Tiger mascot costume a success.  If she hadn't have pulled me aside and told me to dress cooler in the costume, I would have probably heat stroked.  She also gave me much needed guidance on interacting with kids in the costume. 

Speaking of the mascot costume, I want to relate a moment that really touched my heart during the event.  I was dancing around and playing with the kids that were being processed.  I was directed to a small girl that was wanting to see the Tiger.  She really was enjoying my romping, dancing, and acting silly.  She then motioned to me to pick her up.  I willingly did so.  I noticed that the child was a special needs child.  She let me hold her as I danced around for a bit with her in my arms.  At the time I suspected she might have had cerebral palsy.  I put her back in her walker and went on about my business.  Later my wife told me that the mother had told her that she was amazed at the way the child had reacted to me.  This was not the way she acted.  The child did in fact have cerebral palsy and was autistic.  The mother was amazed that the child reacted to me so well and nearly fainted when she wanted to be picked up by me.  That never happens.  Later after the event, when I had to time think about it, I realized the blessing that was for me and how much that it meant to me.  That moment made every drop of sweat that I shed in that extremely hot costume worth it all, a thousand times over.  Now for some pictures.

The Sword of Bunker Hill initiated seven new brethren into this patriotic side order of Freemasonry.  The degree is designed to be both fun and to instill lessons in patriotism and other moral and social virtues.  A dinner of sandwiches, chips, dips, grapes, strawberries, cookies and assorted soft drinks was served before the order opened lodge.  This order was a lot of fun and Republic looks forward to hosting it again in the future.

The April 10th stated communication was a special evening with a fine dinner.  As always the Republic lodge showed why it has the reputation as one of the best feasting Lodges in the district!  The Lodge hosted two very special guests who talked about the DeMolay program.  First was Charlie Mason, Bass Country Radio personality, active Freemason and Farnsworth Chapter DeMolay Dad and Roy Cochran, the Chapter Dad for the Southwest Missouri Chapter and Worshipful Master of Anderson Lodge #621.  The briefly touched on the history of the DeMolay, what it takes to create a successful program, and offered any assistance they could to start a chapter if anyone was interested.  The meeting then went on with the normal business.  Petitions were read and the upcoming 3rd degree for Brother Lakey was discussed. 

The following pictures are from the Rainbow Girls visit to the Blue Lodge.

Open Christmas dinner meeting pictures

Group shot of the Open Christmas Party/December Communication

On September 15th, 2007, a picnic was held starting at 5:00 P.M., followed by the annual open installation of officers for the upcoming year.  This was done a couple weeks earlier than in previous years to accommodate the Grand Lodge's desire to have the new Worshipful Masters installed and attending the Grand Lodge at the end of September.  The Picnic was a great time and well attended.  The installation got off to a slow start, because of some scheduling conflicts.  Outgoing Worshipful Master Larry Caudle began the ceremony by speaking about the previous Masonic year and how it had been a bittersweet experience.  It was bittersweet because of the loss of two line officers during the year.  Long time Marshal WB Don Manes and long time chaplain Bert Miller were called home to the eternal lodge.  The accomplishments of the year was briefly reviewed and some thanks said to important individuals that helped make WB Caudle's year so good.  A plaque was presented RWB Bob Hammond for his dedication to ritual instruction and for being the instructive tongue when our ears weren't always so attentive.  THANKS Bob, from the bottom of our hearts.  WB Caudle says that your friendship, wisdom, experience, and guidance often helped him to make sound decisions, not to make blunders, or hurt feelings.  Plaques were presented to the Republic Police Department and to the Republic Fire Department for the invaluable assistance rendered during the Missouri Children Identification Program event this year.  Because of their help this event was a smashing success.  Their presence lends credibility to the program and provided much needed help to process the 176 kids that were photographed, fingerprinted, dental impressions taken, and information created and stored for.  WB Caudle was presented a cut crystal gavel by WB John Fenton.  This piece nearly brought a tear to WB Caudle's eye.  He was touched by the gesture and the esteem that the lodge seemed to hold him in.  He was also presented a very beautiful Past Master's apron by the lodge.  This has become one of his most prized possessions. 

If you have an item you would like to see on the Lodge news, give me a call or email me and we will get it on.  Pass on the address to friends and let's  try to make this an active page!

The next Monthly Stated Communication will be Thursday, May 8th with dinner starting at 6:45 PM. 

We Have many degrees coming up!  Check in often to find out the latest times and dates.  Friday nights will be full of practice or degrees for the time being.

If you are a member and need transportation or some other form of accommodation to attend, please feel free to contact Brother Caudle or any other officer and arrangements can be made!

Saturday, October 28th the Eastern Star had an Open Installation of Officers

 For the 2006 - 2007

Republic Rainbow Assembly Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

The first picture is the July 7th, 2007 Masonic Youth day picture in Columbia, MO.  It was a hot day but the girls really enjoyed themselves.

The second Picture is from the July installation of Officers.

The Taco Stand along with the Tiny Tot Booth is an annual Fundraiser and the monies raised are used for our services projects and help run the assembly.  It takes an all out effort including the Rainbow Girls, Pledges, parents, friends and of course the Advisory Board

Upcoming events for Republic Rainbow Assembly: Rainbow of Hope Team at the Republic Relay for Life, Prospect Bowling Party, Trash Pickup on our adopted section of highway 174 and Grand Assembly.

  If anyone has any questions or needs further information they may contact the Mother Advisor, Paula Howell at 417-732-2180 or by email at im_howell@hotmail.com

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