Philanthropy Matters; Issue 9 - MN Masonic Charities eNewsletter

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Hmmm... good Mr. Tusser (noted English poet and farmer) may have given us this proverb - one that we all learned as children (as well as the often repeated A Fool and his money are soon parted) but he never experienced the April showers that bring Minnesota flooding.

This year, as we anticipate record melting and subsequent overflows, we sincerely hope that advanced preparation, awareness and assistance will lessen the impact on our families, friends and communities.

And here is a thought: if your Lodge, Chapter or Masonic organization becomes active in a flooding project in your community by raising funds for assistance, the funds you raise could very well be eligible for a Matching Grant from Minnesota Masonic Charities. If you are considering this as a possibility and have further questions, call us at 952-948-6206.

More about April:

MMC Stronger Together dinner events –definitely still time to register your attendance by phone or reserve online –
see below.

Attending the Grand Lodge Annual Communication April 7-9 in St. Cloud? So are we! Make sure you stop by to say hello, get some good information and grab a piece of chocolate.

Convenient Links

Matching Fund Grants

Scholarships

Minnesota Masonic Homes

Masonic Cancer Center

Grand Lodge of Minnesota

Minnesota Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star

Contact Us

No, operators are not on stand-by, but we are pretty easy to contact: 952-948-6004 or here

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The latest Pillars magazine has arrived and should be in your mailbox now – not on the free subscription list? One call to 952-948-6004 or online request here

and we can put the latest issue in the mail same day.

It is filled with brand new, true stories of how philanthropy can actually work in the real world.

Stronger Together... by sharing a great evening together

A casual evening of families and friends breaking bread together while learning more about the ways that your charity, Minnesota Masonic Charities, can support your activities in your community. Masons, Stars, firaternal and non-fraternal guests are heartily welcome.

Social at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm, with a smart and short film and program following. Family-style Italian dinners will be provided:

Adults - $15
Children 6 to 12 - $10
Children under 6 - free

Check out these dates for the one nearest you:

April 16 at Willow Creek Golf Club Rochester – deadline is April 11
April 23 at North Star Lodge, St. Cloud - deadline is April 18
April 30 at Scottish Rite Center, Duluth - deadline is April 25

You can make reservations by credit card online here or by phone at 952-948-6004. Prefer to pay by cash or check at the door? Then simply call 952-948-6004 and tell us how many will be in your party.

Will your Lodge or Chapter be going dark in June? Then you still have at least 3 more months to apply for a Matching Grant from MMC – there are needs in your community that never go dark and can truly benefit from the light of your support. Get an application here now or call 952-948-6206.