September 10th, 2011
This is the facade of our beautiful temple. It has a banner welcoming all to our Centennial Celebration. The Wilmette Park Lodge No. 931 is celebrating its 100th anniversary in style. Officers of the Grand Lodge of Illinois including Rt. Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Terry Seward attended this grand event and dedicated this lodge with grand honors. The lodge was chartered on October 11th, 1911, but the real start of this lodge began just after the turn of the century. You can read the historical presentation here and the website historical rendition with pictures here.
These gentlemen are officers and members of the Grand Lodge of Illinois and Wilmette Park Lodge No. 931. Many of them had traveled far to participate in this celebration and we thank all for their support.
This is the Grand Lodge Sword Bearer's working tool.
This is the beginning of the procession of the Grand Officers.
Here is Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Terry Seward. We are honored to have him here with us on this momentous occasion.
Rt. Worshipful in front of the Grand Lodge Standard.
One of our Past Masters as the Grand Architect
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Terry Seward dedicating the lodge.
One of our Past Masters shares the history of the lodge
Rt. Worshipful Ed Rund, Past Master of Wilmette Park Lodge No 931 grants honorary membership to Grand Master Richard Swaney on behalf of the Lodge. Rt. Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Terry Seward accepts it on the Grand Master's behalf.
Our Worshipful Master addresses the audience.
The reception after the ceremony was wonderful. The food was excellent and the stories were entertaining.
Wilmette Park Lodge No. 931 had Commemorative Coins made to remember this grand event. They can still be purchased from the lodge. If you are interested please contact the secretary or the webmaster.