Pike Lodge Raises 3 New Brethren in One Day

Front Row: Ed Birmingham, Jr. of Plattsmouth Lodge #6, MW John T. Maxell, MW Rick Myers, Grand Master of Masons in Nebraska, Ed Birmingham, Don Shiu, Wayne Stuberg, WB Steve Barchus, MW Mike Gray
Back Row: WB Dan Wellendorf, Don Kavalec, Carl Simmons, WB Mark Miller and WB Mike Tomasiewicz of Mizpah Lodge #302, and WB Paul Rutherford.

The Brethren of Albert Pike Lodge #333 were honored to raise three new men on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Degree work was held at Mizpah Lodge #302 at 48th and Pierce. Our newest members are Don Shiu, Jr., a banker with Banker's Life, Ed Birmingham, a Professor of Law at Creighton University, and Wayne Stuberg, Associate Director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Steve Barchus conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree as Worshipful Master.  John Fairlie and Don Kavalec provided the Questions and Answers, respectively.  WB Michael D. Gray delivered the Second Section Lecture.  WB Dean Skokan gave the Third Section Lecture, and WBMichael Gray of Hickman Lodge #256 gave the Charge.

MW Dean Skokan conferred the Fellowcraft Degree as Worshipful Master.  Mark Miller of Mizpah Lodge #302 delivered the Middle Chamber Lecture. Steve Barchus and John Fairlie provided the Questions and Answers, respectively.  Michael D. Gray of Hickman Lodge #256 gave the Charge.

WB Paul Rutherford conferred the Master Mason Degree as Worshipful Master.  Michael D. Gray and Steve Barchus  provided the Questions and Answers, respectively.  WB Mark Miller of Mizpah Lodge #302 delivered the Second Lecture.  WB Mike Tomasiewicz, currently serving as Master of Mizpah Lodge #302 delivered the Third Lecture andMichael Gray of Hickman Lodge #256 gave the Charge.

The Lodge is indebted to Mizpah Lodge for hosting us for the day and for top-notch degree work from Mike Tomashiewicz and Mark Miller, as well as to Mike Gray of Hickman Lodge #256. Afterward, many of the Brethren stopped at the Scottish Rite for refreshment and conversation. We are also honored to welcome Brothers Wayne, Ed and Don as our newest Scottish Rite Masons at the April 27-29, 2017 Reunion.