(by Charlie Schlenker, WGLT.org, October 21, 2021)
The Masonic Lodge in Normal, one of the oldest continuously operating organizations in Bloomington-Normal, is celebrating its sesquicentennial.
Mike Tutter is the senior warden of the lodge. That’s the second-in-command behind the worshipful master. Tutter said though many things have changed about the organization, its core values remain strong after 150 years.
“In general, the principles of what we believe in and what we try to do for members who come in has never changed. Our slogan is to make men better than they are,” said Tutter.
Elks, Eagles, Odd Fellows, and many other fraternal or community groups have struggled over the…
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“In general, the principles of what we believe in and what we try to do for members who come in has never changed. Our slogan is to make men better than they are,” said Tutter.
Elks, Eagles, Odd Fellows, and many other fraternal or community groups have struggled over the…
read more:
