Red Oak and Ames Cornerstones

Friday June 19th 11 Sir Knights formed the lines for the Grand Lodge of Iowa laying a Cornerstone for the new Willson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak Iowa. Sir Knight Gene Hatfield, District Commander and Grand Warder, took charge and did an outstanding job.

Saturday June 27th The Grand Lodge of Iowa layed a Cornerstone for the new Social Securtiy Office in Ames Iowa. Sir Knight Kevin Christians, District Commander and Grand 2nd Guard was in command of the 12 Sir Knights who formed the lines.

I am so pleased with the great turn out from the Sir Knights and Grand Officers if Iowa at these Cornerstone events. These are our best public events, to show off our swords, uniforms, and feather hats. It is interesting the comments and questions the general public make about who we are. I was at a cornerstone for a school in Keosaqua a few years back. There was an elderly woman there who remembered those men in the feather hats from her childhood when they came to lay the cornerstone for her school, many many years ago. We don't always know what someone notices or remembers. Let each of us continue to make a good impression for Templarly and Masonry.

Thanks to all who attend these and future cornerstones. I was unable to be at Red Oak or Ames as I was attending out of state Grand Commandery Conclaves. I commend those appointed to take charge, job well done Sir Knights!