Happy New Year 2026

 Happy New Year 2026 from Admiration Chapter of Royal Arch Masons.

Admiration Chapter - We are Still Here

 

We realize it has been a long time since we updated this blog, since 2019 to be specific.   Of course a lot of things have happened in the world since that time, namely the pandemic, world strife and societal unrest.   

At Admiration Chapter, we have continued meeting and having some great Masonic education along the way.  One of our original purposes was to have real masonic education, not just reading the latest Short Talk Bulletin (though these are excellent resources as well), but truly having discussions on topics that can help our members leave the lodge room inspired and better equipped to lead in the world.

Are you a Royal Arch Mason?  If you are a Master Mason in Illinois, we invite you to consider becoming a member of our Chapter.  

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Stated Convocation May 30 in Homer

Admiration Chapter No. 282 will hold a stated convocation on Thursday May 30 in the Homer Masonic Temple.

Admiration - Stated Convocation November 30

Admiration Chapter No. 282 will have its next Stated Convocation on November 30.  Dinner will be served at 6pm and the meeting will begin at 7pm.

Admiration Chartering Ceremony - September 30

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest

of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Illinois

Jerald H. Starks

and

Excellent High Priest Michael J. Dooley and the Officers of

Admiration Chapter of Royal Arch Masons

Cordially invite you to the Chartering Ceremony of

Admiration Chapter No. 282

Saturday September 30, 2017

9 am Refreshments

10 am CharteringCeremony

Held at the

Homer Masonic Temple

128 E. Wabash Homer, Illinois

Questions may be addressed to

Gregory J. Knott, Secretary Admiration Chapter

Admiration Chapter Meeting August 31

Admiration Chapter will be meeting in a stated convocation Thursday August 31 in the Homer Masonic Temple.  Plans are to conduct the 4th and 5th degrees that evening.

Admiration Chapter Meeting June 29

The next stated Convocation of Admiration Chapter of Royal Arch Masons will be held Thursday June 29 at 7pm.  

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December 29 - Table Convocation

Companions,

The next convocation of Admiration Chapter will be Thursday December 29 in Homer.   Below are the details:

What:  Admiration Chapter Convocation with Potluck Dinner

When:  Thursday December 29, 2016 at 630pm

Where:  Homer Masonic Temple

We will be holding our first Table Convocation with a talk by Todd E. Creason on St. Johns Day.

The table convocation will be a potluck event with the drinks provided.  We are asking that you bring a dish to share.

Please let me know if you are able to attend.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Upcoming Events

With thanks to Companion Scribe Brian Pettice, here is a list of Stated Convocations for Admiration Chapter 282 for calendar years 2018-2022:

All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. at the Homer Masonic Temple.

2018: March 29; May 31 (Annual Meeting); August 30; November 29.
2019: January 31; May 30 (Annual Meeting); August 29; October 31.
2020: January 30; April 30 (Annual Meeting); July 30; October 29; December 31.
2021: April 29 (Annual Meeting); July 29; September 30; December 30.

2022: March 31; June 30 (Annual Meeting); September 29; December 29.

Grand Chapter Leadership Conferences

June 30 - Next Stated Convocation

Companions - Admiration Chapter's next meeting is Thursday June 30. Companion Glenn Overby will be giving an education piece that night entitled "Poetic Craftsmen". Please mark your calendar!

Admiration News

Admiration Chapter will confer the 4th and 5th degrees on Friday night April 15.  Short meeting at 7:00pm and degrees at 7:15pm.  Dinner is on your own.

There will be a combined Grand Royal Arch Quarry Day and Scottish Rite Degree Presentation on April 16, 2016.

Royal Arch Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Candidates for the Most Excellent Master Degree must have received the Mark Master and Past Master Degrees previous to that day. The Most Excellent Master Degree and the Holy Royal Arch Degree will be presented.

There will be a lunch. Lunch is $12.00 and reservations must be made by contacting Ryan Irby at 217-918-0247 orrwirby13@gmail.com. Reservations must be made by April 11, 2016.

Scottish Rite Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. The 4^th Degree DVD will be shown and the 7^th Degree and 13^th Degree will be presented live. New candidate fees for those joining the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite are $290.00, which includes the candidate fee and dues through June 30, 2017.

The Quarry is located off of Perrysville Road, just east of Atherton Cemetery. The address is Sand Valley, 16395 Lewis Road, Danville, IL 61834. In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Masonic Temple.

Admiration Chapter News

Upcoming events:

Thursday March 31 - Stated Convocation

• 6pm:  We are meeting for dinner at Homer Belly Deli located right across the street from the Lodge Hall 118 S. Main Street Homer.  They have some great food.
• 7pm we are meeting for a very short business meeting at the Homer Masonic Temple.
• 7:15pm - One of our Chapter goals is the promotion of civility.  At this time in our nation's history, this topic is more important than ever.  We are going to have a facilitated discussion on civility, asking questions such as: " Is there a lack of civility in our society today?"  "Is this a problem?"  "Should we as Freemasons endeavor to practice civility in the Lodge and why?"  "Should we endeavor to practice it outside of Lodge and why?"
• All Master Masons and Companions are welcome to join us for the evening.  (Business meeting is Companions only).  If you know of a Masonic brother who would be interested in this evening, feel free to invite them.

Friday April 15 - 4th and 5th Degrees at Homer

• 7pm  - we will open the chapter and confer the 4th and 5th degree for our candidates.

Saturday April 16 - 6th and 7th Degree at Danville - see attached flyer for details.

• 8am - Registration and coffee/donuts
• This is a special event held in conjunction with the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite in a working Rock Quarry
• Lunch is going to be served - reservations required.  See flyer.

Future dates:

June 30 - Admiration Chapter Stated Convocation

July 14-16 Illinois Grand Chapter Convocation in Normal.  Info at http://ram-il.org/2016-grand-session/ 

Admiration Chapter Royal Arch Masons

Welcome to Admiration Chapter

Thank you for visiting Admiration Chapter - U.D., we are grateful you are spending some time with us.  We are a new Chapter of Royal Arch Masons that is operating under a dispensation from the Grand Chapter of RAM of Illinois.

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