LODGE LIFE - THE NEW MINNEAPOLIS 19
Minneapolis 19 will be moving to the Harrington Mansion (owned by Zuhrah Shrine Temple) on August 27th, 2007. This historic move signifies a major step in our revitalization efforts over the next year or so. We are heading back home to the city where it all began almost 150 years ago.
In 2008, we will be celebrating our 150th year as a blue lodge. And we will be celebrating this major milestone with some major changes in our operations and programs. These initiatives include:
- The move back to Minneapolis.
- Increasing our annual dues and fee structure to realistic levels.
- Establishing our own perpetual membership fund.
- Establishing our own 501(c)3 scholarship fund.
- Purchasing life memberships for our 70+ members.
- Purchasing life memberships for our new Past Masters.
- Establishing credit card and bank draft services via the website.
- Providing a superior website presence for our membership.
Our partnership with Zuhrah Shrine is a strategic investment by Minneapolis 19. The third floor ballroom in the Harrington Mansion will be transformed into a first class blue lodge room over the next year.
Some of the other changes for Minneapolis 19 include:
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GAVEL TO GAVEL IN 30 MINUTES
There is hope for those desiring efficiently run stated communications. And there is no reason why most lodges can't accomplish this task in 30 minutes or less.
At Minneapolis 19, we only conduct tyled business within a tyled meeting. Everything else is accomplished at our monthly officer meetings.
After our meetings, we adjourn to the Harrington Mansion Library for dinner, lodge education and social time.
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A LODGE WITH A DEEP TRADITION
Over the past 150 years, Minneapolis 19 has contributed Masonic leaders across many Masonic bodies in our state.
In 2008, we have the distinction of having the most senior Past Potentate and current Potentate of Zuhrah Shrine from 19. Over the years, 19 has provided Grand Masters, Scottish Rite S.G.I.G's, York Rite Leaders, and Shrine Potentates to name a few.
We were also, at one time, the largest blue lodge in the country. If you want to find out more about our lodge's history, please refer to our 100th Anniversary booklet by clicking the link below.
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FIVE STAR DINING EXPERIENCE
Dinners at Minneapolis 19 are a first class experience. Meals are complimented with your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, the choice is yours at 19.
The meals, themselves, are catered by the Zuhrah Shrine banquet facility by renowned resident Chef Michael and served in the Harrington Mansion Library after our Stated Communications around 7 PM.
For Special Communications (degree nights), meals will be served before the degree program around 6 PM.
The menu is generated a year in advance and can be accessed by the link below to see entree' options available for a specific upcoming date.
Dinner reservations are a must and can be secured by advance payment via credit card/bank draft through the PAYMENT CENTER on our website.
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OUTER LODGE
Social time and networking with fellow Brothers is a must for a healthy lodge.
At Minneapolis 19, we will either stay in the Harrington Mansion Library or head over to the Oasis Bar in the Shrine Center next door where we can enjoy refreshment, watch TV or play a round of pool.
Prospective members are welcome to join us for dinner and outer lodge events.
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