September
Sep. 10The Organization Committee of the South Dakota Grand Lodge will meet at Cedar Shores in Chamberlain at 11:00 A.M. Take due notice.
Sep. 11Cedar Branch Lodge #179 will hold an Open Air Lodge Meeting in the Reva Gap Camp Ground, 20 miles east of Buffalo on Highway 20 and 6 miles west of Reva. The time will be 3:00 P.M. Ladies are welcome and can meet at Gordon Helms's ranch while we have our meeting. A lite lunch will be served at Gordon Helms's ranch afterwards. Contact Tom Wilson at (605) 375-3650 or John Helms at (605) 375-3374 or jchelms@sdplains.com.
Sep. 11Rushmore Lodge #220 and Rapid City Lodge #25 will co-host a SDCHIP event at the Rushmore Mall in Rapid City, beginning at 10:00 A.M. All Brothers from the area are welcome.
Sep. 12District 3 meeting, at 2:00 P.M., at the Masonic Center in Sioux Falls. This is an open meeting, with coffee and cookies to follow the meeting. RW Brother Richard Decker, DGM will attend.
Sep. 12District 16 meeting, at 2:00 P.M., at the Masonic Center, in Hot Springs. Harmony Lodge #110 is host. Grand Master Dean Behrens is the Grand Lodge visitor.  Lunch will be served following the meeting.
Sep. 17-18Grand Sessions for York Rite in Pierre.
Sep. 18The Board of Trustees for the Grand Lodge will meet at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield. The meeting will convene at 9:00 A.M.
Sep. 24-25Deadwood Valley Scottish Rite Fall Reunion at the Scottish Rite Temple in Deadwood.
Sep. 25Yankton Valley Scottish Rite Fall One-Day Reunion at the Scottish Rite Temple in Yankton.
Sep. 25Tin City Lodge will host a SDCHIP event at the Boys and Girls Club  in Hill City across from the 1880 train from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Sep. 26District 1 meeting, at 1:00 P.M., in Yankton. This is an open meeting. RW Brother Richard Decker, DGM will attend.
Sep. 306:00 P.M. Table Lodge sponsored by Mt. Rushmore Lodge 220, Rapid City Masonic Center, 618 Kansas City St., Rapid City.
October
Oct. 2The District 2 meeting will be at 2:00 P.M. at Jeptha Lodge #121 in Hudson. This is an open meeting so bring your ladies and guests who may be interested in Masonry. We will have presentations on CHIP and MMSAP plus presentations from our District Custodian and Membership Committee member. Right Worshipful Brother Richard Decker, Deputy Grand Master will attend.
Oct. 2One Day Masonic Festival to be held at the Masonic Temple in Aberdeen. EA degree begins at 8:30 A.M. Registration begins at 7:00 A.M.. Sunrise Lodge #211 is the host lodge. Courtesy work must be requested in advance and you can notify W Brother Bruce Likness by calling 493-6728.
Oct. 5-7MMSAP workshop at the Ramada Inn in Mitchell. Click here for the Registration Form. Click here for the Schedule. Click here, for the letter to educators.
Oct. 6-9OES Annual Communication, Ramkota Motel, Pierre.
Oct. 9The Lodges of Sioux Falls will host a One-Day Conferral at the Masonic Center, 520 1st Avenue, Sioux Falls. Registration begins at 7:00 A.M., with degree work to start a little after 8:00 A.M.
Oct. 23District 4 meeting, at 2:00 P.M., in Brookings. This is an open meeting. RW Brother Richard Decker, DGM will attend.
Oct. 24District 5 meeting, at 2:00 P.M., in Watertown. This is an open meeting. RW Brother Richard Decker, DGM will attend.
November
Nov. 6Red Cross of Constantine in Aberdeen, starting at 1:00 P.M.
Nov. 13Incense Lodge #2 will host a reception and dinner at the Vermillion Winery honoring MWB Charles N. Kaufman’s 50 years as a Freemason, starting at 5:00 P.M. Send email to incenselodge@yahoo.com requesting details. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Nov. 146:00 P.M. Thanksgiving Dinner, Rapid City Masonic Center, 618 Kansas City St., Rapid City.
December
Dec. 51:30 P.M. Schrader Commandery Christmas Observance, Rapid City Masonic Center, 618 Kansas City St., Rapid City.
January 2011
Jan. 8District Masters, Grand Lodge Officers and Committees will meet at Cedar Shore Resort & Convention Center in Chamberlain from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.. There will be a no-host lunch break from Noon to 1:00 P.M.. The purpose of the meeting will be for the Grand Master to provide updates and progress reports on the current Masonic year as well as workshop opportunities for the District Masters and Committees. All District Masters, Grand Lodge Officers, Custodians, Membership Committee Brothers and other Committees as directed by the respective Chairman should plan on attending.
Jan. 29The Grand Lodge Elected Officers Strategic Management Group will meet at Cedar Shore Resort & Conference Center in Chamberlain from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.. There will be a no-host lunch break from Noon to 1:00 P.M.
April 2011
Apr. 23The Grand Lodge Elected Officers Strategic Management Group will meet at Cedar Shore Resort & Conference Center in Chamberlain from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.. There will be a no-host lunch break from Noon to 1:00 P.M.
March 2011
Mar. 296:00 P.M. Open Table Lodge sponsored by Rapid City Lodge No. 25; Rapid City Masonic Center, 618 Kansas City St., Rapid City.
June 2011
Jun 15-18The 137th Annual Communication will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Spearfish.
October 2011
Oct. 6-8OES Grand Chapter meeting in Pierre.
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