April There was a Memorial Ceremony for Bro. Robert E. Ring, Past Master of MacArthur Lodge. His son and current Master of MacArthur, Ken gave the eulogy. It was Bro. Augusto’s final meeting at Lodge Han Yang. He affiliated with the lodge a few years ago, and has now returned to the Grand Lodge of Cuba. … More 2nd Quarter Update
January To kick off the new year, Bro. Stoney, Past Master of Lodge Harry S. Truman was in town visiting and presided over a meeting. Bro. Kevin, Past Master of Lodge Han Yang, was on his way out of country and attended his final meeting. Lodge Han Yang also visited Bro. Bob, who was in hospital. … More 1st Quarter Update
October Rose of Sharon Chapter held their first meeting of the year, at which I humbly presided as the newly installed First Principal. II Corinthians Lodge and Elect Lady of the East Chapter had a farewell dinner for Bro. Scott. Truman Lodge also held their first meeting of the year, at which Bro. Chris presided … More 4th Quarter Update
April Elect Lady of the East Chapter sold funnel cakes at the CYSS Month of the Military Child Community Fun Fair on USAG Yongsan. The Scottish Rite held their Spring Reunion and Conferral. Six new Masters of the Royal Secret received the degrees. Pusan Lodge held an Entered Apprentice degree for Bros. Hans and Simon. … More 2nd Quarter Update
January The Scottish Rite held their Annual Installation. Elect Lady of the East Chapter participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Walk on Yongsan Garrison. Lodge Harry S. Truman held a Master Mason Degree and their annual Rabbie Burns Night. MacArthur Lodge held an Entered Apprentice Degree. February Lodge Han Yang held their annual Valentine’s … More Bi-Annual Update
On October 1st, II Corinthians Lodge #96 and Elect Lady of the East Chapter #54 did some community service and went to Seoul Station to feed the homeless. On October 11th, the Scottish Rite Seoul Bodies held a breakfast and meeting in Yongsan. On October 18th, Elect Lady held a charity fundraiser for Christ Love … More 4th Quarter Update
This past weekend the Widow’s Sons had their annual Task Force Smith Memorial Ride. They rode from Pyeongtaek to the TFS Memorial at Osan Air Base and then back to the Keystone Lounge for a barbeque. To learn more about the Widow’s Sons Riding Association and Task Force Smith, click here.
On Memorial Day, Lodge Han Yang visited Yanghwajin Foreign Cemetery to pay tribute to past members who have passed on to the Celestial Lodge above. The particular highlight this year was when we offered prayer at Bro McFarlane’s grave. In 1958, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Lodge Han Yang, the McFarlane … More The McFarlane Tartan
Recently, the Widow’s Sons celebrated their 2nd Anniversary by having a ride and BBQ. The Widows Sons R.A (Riding Association) is a Masonic Riding Association comprised of Freemasons. The purpose of the Widows Sons is to provide a social and fraternal outlet for Freemasons who ride and desire to socialize and travel the open roads … More The Widow’s Sons
Not long ago, we visited Yanghwajin Foreign Cemetery to honor past brethren of Lodge Han Yang. Yanghwajin Cemetery overlooks the Han River and was designated in 1890 as a site for foreign missionaries by King Gojong. The cemetery was also a victim of close quarters combat during the Korean War and war damage to many … More Visitation for Absent Brethren
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