January
Lodge Harry S. Truman held a Fellow Craft degree for Bro. Ian.
MacArthur Lodge held their annual installation of office bearers. Bro. Ben was installed as Worshipful Master.
Pusan Lodge held an Entered Apprentice degree for Bro. Jacob.
Lodge Han Yang held a Master Mason degree for Bros. Roy, Eel-Hee, and Sunghoon.
Lodge Harry S. Truman also held a Master Mason degree which was followed by a Burns Supper.
The Widow’s Sons participated in the Yongsan Road Dragon’s Annual Polar Bear Run.
The Seoul Shrine Club met on Yongsan Garrison and elected their new officers for the year.
February
The Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Han Yang, along with a small deputation, visited II Corinthians Lodge #96, Prince Hall Affiliated, Washington and Jurisdiction.
Lodge Han Yang also had an Entered Apprentice Degree for Bros. Marc, Mike, and Greg.
Bro. Keith returned his Fellow Craft proficiency at MacArthur’s regular stated meeting.
Truman Lodge held an Entered Apprentice Degree for Bro. Harold.
Lodge Han Yang got together at Little Cuba to enjoy some cigars and rum.
Lodge Han Yang also said farewell to Bro. Lex, who had supported the lodge for several years.
Along with the District Grand Master of the Far East and Bros. Derek and Julien, I attended the 2016 International Scottish Masonic Conference in Penang, Malaysia. The District Grand Lodge of the Middle East held their Centenary Re-dedication, and I had the pleasure of meeting Bro. Charles, the Grand Master Mason of Scotland.
March
As a way to inform traveling brethren of our presence, Lodge Harry S. Truman erected a banner outside the main gate of Osan Air Base, at the entrance to the Shinjang Shopping Mall.
The Right Worshipful Master of Han Yang played a very gracious host to Brethren visiting from the Grand Lodge of Japan.
Lodge Han Yang also did an Entered Apprentice Degree for Bros. Bertie and Valiant. Brethren especially enjoyed meeting visiting Bro. Darran from Danycoed Lodge #8127 EC, Caerphilly, Wales UK, who gave a very spirited and well done charge for the degree.
The Seoul Shrine Club made a contribution to the 2016 Seoul American High School Girls Athletic Sport Banquet.
The Scottish Rite held their annual installation of officers.
Truman Lodge got a piano! The secretary is learning the songs to be used during ceremonies.
Truman Lodge also held a St. Paddy’s Day Party and Past Master’s Dinner.
Lodge Han Yang elected Bro. Sangmin as the new Worshipful Junior Warden.
And finally, Pusan Lodge held a regular business meeting as well as a 1st degree practice which was supported by visiting brethren.
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