There were several memorable parts of the program:
1. Madison Wilkinson an RTHS senior sang the National Anthem,
2. Karla Carwile made the presentation of the IMOS Award,
3. Orville Shoemaker , DDGM, presented Bro LaVerne Krahenbuhl with his
50 year pin and certificate.
4. A special Memorial Service was held by reading the names of our
Masonic Widow's departed husbands.
WM Bud Norcross acted as the Master of Ceremonies and filled in the gaps for information about the several parts of the program. He explained the Lodge's part of the sponsorship to young Madison Wilkinson on her trip to Europe with the national choir group. He introduced Karla and had a few words about her achievements in Illinois with the Grand Lodge. And, he also introduced our WB LaVerne Krahenbuhl for his 50 year award.
We were especially honored with the presence and presentation of a very informative talk about the IMOS program in Illinois, by Karla Carwile. Many of our widows and families in attendance did not realize the importance of this program in assisting the distressed Masonic Widows of this state. They had realized that Rochelle Masons were providing them with many considerations because of their late husband's membership with the Lodge. But, they realized for the first time the importance of this program and the leadership of the Rochelle Masons in this effort.
Bro LaVerne Krahenbuhl was presented his 50 year pin and certificate by DDGM Orville Shoemaker, on behalf of the Grand Master of Illinois. Laverne was very humbled receiving this coveted award as his family looked on.
Concluding the evening, WBro Lyle Headon led the memorial service of our widow's departed Masons. He read the 48 names on our rolls and explained the remembering of each Mason as he passed from our ranks.
The dinner meeting adjourned and everyone parted the enjoyable evening.
