Charity Brunch

Community Benefit for Don the Police Dog

 April 09, 2010, Rochelle's Horicon Lodge #244 hosted a community benefit Spaghetti Supper to raise monies to support funding for Rochelle Police Department's new Police Dog.  Don (the Police Dog) and his trainer were present for photo ops and make his premier to the Rochelle citizens.
The members of the Lodge conducted this event with the assistance of the Eastern Star (also of this temple).  There were 16 Masons present along with representatives of the Star.  The doors opened at 4pm and there was a continuous line of patrons until 7:30 pm.
There were 277 people fed and approximately $1500.00 profit raised in this effort.
Not only did we receive positive exposure for the lodge, but we also showcased our building.  A Community Days sign and information table were set up.  Tours for interested parties were conducted upstairs to the lodge room.  And, three petitions were handed out along with many assorted Masonic pamphlets.  One petition has since been received.
We feel that this event was a great success and a very positive image for Illinois masonry.

Bud Norcross, WM

Results of our Call-Em-All Alert

Today we triggered our Automatic Phone Alert System for the first time and here are the results. I am interested in your feedback so we can improve this thing.

Our departed Brother

Charles L. Abbott
(October 11, 1914 - April 18, 2010)

Charles L. Abbott, 95, of Malta, Ill. passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1914 in Malta the son of John and Lola (Bridgewater) Abbott. Charles married Phyllis Turner on September 2, 1938 in DeKalb, Ill.
Charles formerly owned and operated a garage in Malta. He later worked in the building trades until retirement. Charles was an active member of the Malta Congregational Church, U.C.C., Trustee on the Village Board for several years, a member of Creston Masonic Lodge #320, of which he served as master for three terms. The Creston Lodge has now merged with Rochelle Horicon Lodge #244.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; one son, Dennis (Joanne) Abbott; three grandchildren, Michele (Brian) Baker of Rochester, Ill., Robert (Patti) Abbott of Malta and Todd (Jeana) Abbott of Rochelle, Ill.; four great grandchildren, Lauren Patterson, Zackary and Brittany Abbott and Kailey Abbott; three step-great grandchildren, Paige, Ellyn and Abby Baker; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and two sisters.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Malta Congregational Church, U.C.C. with Rev. Robert Vaughn officiating. Cremation will take place at the Anderson Funeral Home Crematory with interment of cremated remains at a later date at Malta Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Charles L. Abbott Memorial Fund for Malta Congregational Church, U.C.C. in care of the Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, please call 815-756-1022 or visit AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com

Otto's Pig Roast

Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Rochelle Police K-9 Dog "Don"

Friday, April 9th, 2010
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rochelle Masonic Lodge
Tickets : $6.00
Children under 5: Donation
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ROCHELLE PD K-9 Unit

Rochelle Hosts a Successful Standards Club in March

Rochelle Horicon Lodge #244 of the 5th Northern District had a very successful Standards Club with 42 present. This Standards Club has been very active under the guidance of DDGM Orville Schoemaker, Jr. This evening’s instruction was presented by W.Bro’s Red Prestagaard, Dana Barlow, and Jack Baylor.