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
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
On October 6th, MacArthur Lodge held a Master Mason Degree for Bros. Pavao and Formosa. On October 10th, Elect Lady of the East Chapter helped with Yongsan Garrison’s Fall Festival Fun Run. On October 17th, the Widow’s Sons held their 6th annual Task Force Smith Memorial Ride. On October 24th, Lodge Pusan held an Entered … More 4th 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 May 10th, the Seoul Bodies Scottish Rite held their spring conferral. Eleven candidates received the Master of the Royal Secret Degree (32nd). On May 11th, Elect Lady of the East Chapter #54 (OES) held a going away party for Sis. Jasmine and Bro. Brock. On May 14th, Lodge Han Yang held a business meeting, … More May Update
On April 5th, Bros. James, Vic, Jaila and Adam were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at Truman Lodge. On April 12th, OES PHA Washington and Jurisdiction had their Far East District Session at the Dragon Hill Lodge in Yongsan. And on April 26th, there was a joint Mark Master Mason Degree … More April Update
On Saturday March 22, 2014 MacArthur Lodge had their annual installation of Office Bearers. In the morning, Pusan Lodge held breakfast and a meeting at the Navy Club on Yongsan Garrison. In the afternoon the installation was held at Commiskey’s. Bro George was installed as WM and it was the biggest turnout they’ve ever had. … More Mac Installation
Last weekend I attended a meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star in Yongsan. I visited Elect Lady of the East Chapter #54, Prince Hall Affiliated Washington and Jurisdiciton. The Order of the Eastern Star is a Freemasonry-related fraternal organization open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by Boston, Massachusetts … More Order of the Eastern Star
On April 5th the State of Washington and Jurisdiction 40th Annual Far East District Session for the Order of Eastern Star hosted an event where people came out to represent their different organizations wearing their paraphernalia. The members of Han Yang came out wearing their polos. There was the usual good music playing with some … More Rep Your Org
On May 5th, A couple of friends and I attended the 2nd annual “Mardi Gras in May”, put on by the Order of the Eastern Star. For this event we traveled to USAG Humphrey’s which isn’t too far outside Pyeongtaek. The food was really great. I love mozza sticks but I don’t eat them often … More Mardi Gras in May
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