MANITO LODGE #246 F.& A.M. 
2715 SOUTH GRAND BOULEVARD
SPOKANE WA 99203-2525
509-747-3702
STATED MEETING JUNE 14, 2010
DINNER AT 6:30 * MEETING AT 7:30
FROM THE EAST
SHORT BUSINESS MEETING IN JUNE
As we are about to go dark for the summer, Manito Lodge #246 will hold a short business meeting for its June stated meeting, which will take place on Monday, June 14 at 7:30pm.
At this meeting we will be balloting on 3 petitions (Bro. Neil Uhrig of North Hill 210 for Affiliation, Hank Shafer and John McClure for the degrees), as well as a brief report on the proceedings of the 2010 Grand Lodge Annual Communication.
As always, dinner will be served prior to the meeting beginning at 6:30pm. The cost of the dinner will be announced at the meeting.
Please contact either Ryan Leonard or Jim Benthin at the following to make dinner reservations:
Ryan Leonard – ryanleonard1@comcast.net or (509) 951-1263
Jim Benthin - jbee2@comcast.net or (509) 879-3706
Rogers JROTC
For the last several years, Manito Lodge #246 has had the privilege of awarding a $500 scholarship and $500 toward the purchase of a Letterman's jacket to 2 deserving cadets from the Rogers High School Air Force Junior ROTC program.
We would like to be able to present these awards again in 2010; but we are asking for the assistance of the membership in order to make this happen. If within the length of your cable tow, please consider making a $20 contribution so that we may continue rewarding deserving cadets for their achievements. Please send contributions by June 7 to: Manito Lodge #246 F&AM, 2715 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99203 Attn: Rogers JROTC. Please put Rogers JROTC on the memo line of your check, and thank you for your consideration!
JGW CANDIDATE FORUM SUCCESSFUL
Approximately 30 Masons were in attendance as Manito Lodge #246 held its first ever Junior Grand Warden Candidate Forum during its May stated meeting on Monday, May 10.
Four of the 5 Junior Grand Warden Candidates, John Sleeth, John Booth, Cary Cope and Dave McCuistion were on hand to answer questions about why they wanted to be Junior Grand Warden, their perspectives on the direction of Masonry and what they hope to accomplish once installed as Grand Master. The Lodge would like to thank each of the candidates for taking time from their busy schedules to participate in the program.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, June 2 @ 7:30pm: El Katif Shrine Stated Meeting, Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W Riverside Ave Spokane, WA 99201. Unit Heads Meeting 5:30pm followed by dinner and social hour at 6pm.
Wednesday, June 9 – Saturday, June 12: 153rd Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Washington, Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound, WA.
Monday, June 14 @ 7:30pm: Manito Lodge #246 Stated Meeting, Manito Masonic Temple, 2715 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99203. Short business meeting, no program.
Saturday, June 19 at 1:00pm: Spokane Scottish Rite & El Katif Shrine combined golf tournament at Wandermere Golf Course. Proceeds to benefit RiteCare Spokane and Shriner's Hospital for Children. Please call the Scottish Rite office at 624-5491 or the Shrine office at 624-2762 for more details.
Wednesday, July 28 – Sunday, August 1: 2010 Pacific Northwest Shrine Association in Spokane. Various competitions and tours available, including a sunset cruise on Lake Coeur d” Alene. For more information or to register, please contact the El Katif Shrine office at (509) 624-2762 or visit www.pnsa2010.org.
Friday, August 13: Fairways Golf Course 2nd Annual Spokane Shriner's Hospital Benefit Golf Tournament. Individual Entry: $100; Team Entry: $400; Banquet $30. Please call the El Katif Shrine office at (509) 624-2762 for more details.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT OFFICERS
Worshipful Master Ryan Leonard (509) 951-1263 ryanleonard1@comcast.net
Senior Warden Paul Yost (509) 244-2260 pyost@coeurdal.com
Junior Warden Ted Bare (509) 448-0540 bareted@q.com
Secretary Jim Benthin (509) 879-3706 jbee2@comcast.net