Stated Meeting May 16, 2026

 From the Secretary:

There will be a stated meeting of the -East Central York Rite College No. 81 - Saturday May 16, 2026 beginning at 10 A.M. and held at the Villa Grove -Carmargo Masonic Lodge No. 885 in Villa Grove, Illinois. The Lodge is located just south of town off Rt. 130. A letter dated April 28th was mailed regarding this specific meeting to all members of record at their respective mailing addresses as shown per the most current College roster. Hoping you have received same.

This is our ANNUAL MEETING and one of the two fixed date meetings a year per our College bi-laws. There will be the election and appointment of officers for the ensuing College year, discussion of upcoming meetings, events, conferrals for the year and any other business that may come before us on that day. This is an important meeting for many reasons and sets the path for our year. Your valued help, participation and input is needed.

There will be a fellowship opportunity following the meeting for all attending at the -Tri-County Country Club - 6 South Henson Road-Villa Grove, Illinois. You will be able to order lunch from their mid-day menu. The location of Tri-County Country Club is in the south/south eastern part of town adjacent 'Henson Park'- about 2 miles or so from the Lodge building. Ample parking and good food.

This is your College and your membership, participation and your continued interest is valued. Please save the date to join us. We will look forward to seeing you on the 16th. Please share with College members if you see them as further reminder. We're doing good things at the 81 !

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Congratulations to new Companion Knights

 

Congratulations to Companion Knights Chad Richards and Dyke Rothenberger on receiving the Order Knight of York at last night's meeting of East Central York Rite College No. 81.  Welcome to the College, Brethren.

College will meet at Tuscola on Monday October 20, 2025.

  East Central York Rite College No. 81 will meet on Monday October 20, 2025, at the Masonic Temple at 105 1/2 N. Main, Tuscola, Illinois 61953.  The doors will open at 5:30 and the College will meet at 6:00.  There is to be at least one candidate for membership.

 

East Central York Rite College No. 81 makes a donation to Champaign Assembly No. 21 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

 

East Central York Rite College 81 Preeminent Governor, Jeff Baine, visited Champaign Assembly No. 21 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls at their Tuesday, September 23, 2025, meeting.   Preeminent Companion Knight Baine presented a check, to the Assembly, on behalf of the College.  Accepting the donation were Alyssa S., Worthy Advisor of Champaign Assembly and Grand Representative to Connecticut and Massachusetts, Samantha L., Grand Fidelity, and Gail C., Grand Nature.  The donation was made possible by the recent York Rite College Challenge Coins for Masonic Youth Groups fundraiser and will help support local Rainbow programs.

 

East Central York Rite College No. 81 presents check to Lockard DeMolay

 

East Central York Rite College 81 Preeminent Governor, Jeff Baine, visited L.L. Lockard Chapter Order of DeMolay at their Sunday, September 14, 2025, meeting.   Preeminent Companion Knight Baine presented a check, on behalf of the College,  to Lockard Master Councilor, Xavier Hills.  The donation was made possible by the recent York Rite College Challenge Coins for Masonic Youth Groups fundraiser and will help support local DeMolay programs and travel to state events.

Order of the Purple Cross news at Raleigh, NC August 7-9, 2025

 At this year's General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, held in Raleigh, NC on August 7th to the 9th, Companion Knight Brian L. Pettice, Past Governor and current Sentinel of East Central College 81, received the Order of the Purple Cross.  The Grand Governor of Illinois, Sean P. McBride, also Past Governor of East Central College 81, announced that Companion Knight Michael J. Dooley, Past Governor and current Secretary of East Central College 81, was elected to receive the Order of the Purple Cross next year.  Congratulations to all.

 

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE - EAST CENTRAL YORK RITE COLLEGE #81 - NEW LOCATION, DATE & TIME

Member Notification:: In a consultation of the Preeminent Governor of our College with the Grand Governor of Illinois and their advisement to me; the meeting scheduled in Villa Grove, Illinois on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. is being rescheduled into March.  This is due to several Masonic events that particular day and in the coming weeks of February. For some, it may be logistically difficult to attend our meeting on the 11th and/ or fulfill their commitments to those other events also scheduled on the 11th - as well as throughout the month.

Therefore-the proposed date of our College meeting will now be -SATURDAY MARCH 18, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. - at the Danville Masonic Temple, 109 W. North Street, Danville, Illinois.  We would ask in the coming days for an RSVP for attendance & to ensure a quorum at the meeting.

This is also the date of the 'Valley of Danville-AASR - Ancient Craft Degree Team' presentation of 'A Candlelight 3rd Degree Conferral' at the Temple beginning at 9 a.m. sharp.  You might consider attending this presentation in the morning as well for a great Masonic experience. This 3rd Degree presentation's particulars are on the Valley of Danville website & FACEBOOK page.  The Valley of Danville office phone number is 217-446-7620  for further information or clarification.

Save the date!  We will see you in Danville on the 18th.

This notification is with permission of the Preeminent Governor

Fraternally,

Mike Dooley- Sect'y