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French Lick, Indiana - June 13 - June 15, 2025
Freemasons from across Indiana gathered in French Lick for the 158th Council of Deliberation. Brothers representing all six valleys converged on the scenic southern Indiana town for a two-day event filled with both camaraderie and constructive work.
The weekend began with a golf outing, followed by popular wine and bourbon tasting sessions, where many attendees picked up "souvenirs". The hospitality room was a lively hub, fostering a great atmosphere among the participants.
The following day featured a well-attended General Session. Representatives from each valley presented activity reports, and notable guests, including Grand Master MWM Randal Seipel, were present. The keynote address was delivered by Howard Kellman, Indianapolis Indians broadcaster, who offered insights on leadership through the lens of sports.
Breakout Sessions and Fellowship
Following the main session, several breakout discussions were held. These sessions focused on important issues within the Rite and provided a platform for exchanging ideas for future projects, proving to be very informative. Concurrently, the ladies enjoyed a luncheon, where they engaged in a fun "murder mystery" activity.
The event culminated in the 158th Council of Deliberation Banquet, where MSA awards were presented to deserving brothers from all six valleys. The festivities continued late into Saturday night.
Freemasons from across Indiana gathered in French Lick for the 158th Council of Deliberation. Brothers representing all six valleys converged on the scenic southern Indiana town for a two-day event filled with both camaraderie and constructive work.
The weekend began with a golf outing, followed by popular wine and bourbon tasting sessions, where many attendees picked up "souvenirs". The hospitality room was a lively hub, fostering a great atmosphere among the participants.
The following day featured a well-attended General Session. Representatives from each valley presented activity reports, and notable guests, including Grand Master MWM Randal Seipel, were present. The keynote address was delivered by Howard Kellman, Indianapolis Indians broadcaster, who offered insights on leadership through the lens of sports.
Breakout Sessions and Fellowship
Following the main session, several breakout discussions were held. These sessions focused on important issues within the Rite and provided a platform for exchanging ideas for future projects, proving to be very informative. Concurrently, the ladies enjoyed a luncheon, where they engaged in a fun "murder mystery" activity.
The event culminated in the 158th Council of Deliberation Banquet, where MSA awards were presented to deserving brothers from all six valleys. The festivities continued late into Saturday night.
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To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck that which is planted. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” -Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3 of a song by the 60’s rock band The Byrds.
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While tonight is always a special night for the Officers of the Valley of South Bend, this year it also marks the auspicious occasion of the 100-year anniversary of the Cornerstone laying of this very building. A century having passed within these walls, we gather tonight with the additional reverie of this magnificent milestone. I would like you to take a moment with me and imagine yourself in May of 1924. A gallon of milk was .28 cents. The average house was about $2500. On February 22, President Coolidge “delivered the second radio address by a U.S. president from the White House.” For fun, there were baseball cards, jigsaw puzzles, and roller skating. There were poker games, ping-pong, and pedal cars. Baseball was the national pastime, and many Americans went to baseball games, followed baseball, and played baseball. People also listened to music, read books, danced the Charleston, played the banjo, went to the movies, and even took a “Sunday drive” in their Model T Ford. It is a world that for us is often imagined in Black and white. In color it must have been a sight to behold.
