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| BRO. DANIEL C. ANDERSON
Firstassociation with a lodge was 1982 when he became a DeMolay in HiawathaChapter. In 2006 he returned to Hiawatha as the caretaker for theircamp and continues to volunteer. The relationships developed in DeMolayhave been the most morally positive and longest lasting of his life. Heis confident that Minneapolis 19 and Masonry will continue thatpositive influence.
A funeral director for 15 years, Danreturned to the University of Minnesota recently attaining a degree inTechnology Education. Until the new career begins, he’s enjoying thesummer with his girls, Taylor & Riley while working as asubcontractor and enjoying hobbies of fishing, and woodworking.
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| BRO. ERIK J. BERG
Bornand grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, Erik graduated from Mayo HighSchool. He moved to Minneapolis in 2004 to attend the University of MN,and is currently finishing a BA in Linguistics.
He came acrossMinneapolis 19’s website while looking for a lodge to call home and wasvery impressed by the progressive approach and social life here. Afterhis first visit, he knew it would be the place to call home, and hasfelt welcome from the very beginning. Erik looks forward to helpingkeep the growth going.
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| BRO. JAMES E. COLLINS
JamesCollins petitioned Minneapolis Lodge No. 19 in February, 2009, begandegree work in April and was raised a Master Mason in June. Hisinterest in Masonry stems from the fact that both of his grandfathersare Masons as well as many uncles and cousins.
James moved toMinneapolis from the Houston, Texas area two years ago to pursuegraduate studies. In his spare time, James enjoys running, biking, andexploring the region. He looks forward to becoming involved in thelodge, learning more about Masonry, and meeting more brothers.
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| BRO. BEAU K. DOBOSZENSKI
Withan appreciation the mantra of good men to better men, Beau searched outMasonry in Minnesota when he moved back to his home state in 2005. In ahappenstance meeting with Brother Reed Endersbe, Beau learned about 19and decided to join.
An avid martial artist, weightlifter, andpolitico. He spends way too much time shooting, working out, andlistening to talk radio, all of which drive his wife Jessica crazy. Heand Jessica welcomed their first child, Roman Michael, into the worldin February of 2009 and Beau has rapidly realized that he has no clueabout the whole fatherhood thing. He volunteered to take the officerposition of Marshal and looks forward to helping 19 to continue theirtradition of making good men, better men.
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| BRO. PETRUS J. FAKKELDIJ
BornSeptember 25th, 1961 in Amsterdam, Peter attended college in Amsterdamand received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After starting a jobas a Technical Instructor, he pursued a career as a Flight engineer andlater an Airline pilot. During an engineering assignment for aMinneapolis based airline, he met his wife, Kathryn.
Whilereading about history, he bumped into Freemasonry a number of timeswhich prompted further research. The different philosophical aspects,philanthropy and the place of Freemasonry in society were veryappealing and, after reading about Minneapolis 19, he decided this wasthe place for him and joined.
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| BRO. TREY FORTNER
Bornin Georgia, Trey’s Southern accent requires excessive libations todetect. While attending Auburn University, he served as President ofthe Phi Kappa Tau fraternity where he learned the value of brotherhood,teamwork, and leadership.
In 2003, he opened design firm LastCall Studios and has managed to elevate several brands and pursue hispassion for photography and film-making. He survives the winter as asnowboard instructor and spends summer on motorcycles, volleyball andthe BWCA. He is excited to find a home and a new fraternal bond atMinnesota 19.
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| BRO. PAUL R. NARVESON
Bornis Blooming Prairie, MN in 1968, he went to college at the Winona StateRochester Center and majored in Nursing Science, as well as additionalclasses in Business and Accounting. Currently a Project Manager forInterClad, Paul runs large glass and glazing projects, including theNew Twins Ballpark.
Paul’s family consists of his wife Jenniferand two boys; Corey (13) and Dean (10). His interests are hunting,fishing, working and driving his kids to sporting events.
Afterdiscussing Masonry with a very good friend and now Brother, John Bensonhe was drawn to Minneapolis 19. He looks forward to furthering hisMasonic knowledge and becoming more involved with 19.
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| BRO. WILLIAM J. THOMPSON
Bornand raised in Minneapolis, Bill’s father worked for the airlines so hebecame a world traveler at a young age. He went to college to pursueprofessional aviation and also owns foster cares for mentally illadults. He currently lives in New Hope where he serves as a part-timefire fighter.
In his spare time, Bill enjoys painting, reading,teaching history, and collecting militaria. He was drawn to 19 througha desire to learn the rich history of Masonry and has since learnedthat the rewards are much more than just academic. While giving him achance to give back to the community, he has also found many likemindedpeople in brotherhood and created bonds that will last a lifetime.
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