Kansas Mason - WINTER 2021

The Voice of Kansas Masonry

THE KANSAS MASON

Volume 59, Issue 1

Winter 2021

A publication for Kansas Masons in partnership with the Grand Lodge of Kansas and Local Masonic Lodges

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From the Grand East Anthony W. “Tony” Borum, Grand Master of Kansas Masons 2020-2021 As we approach the end of another Masonic year, let us remember that only the Grand Architect of the Universe can slow down the revolution of our planet around the sun.

My time to lead our great craft and leave any possible mark, good or bad, on our history is coming to an end.

While humbling to me, in the broader scope, the time has passed as imperceptibly as sand in the hourglass.

As men and as Masons, we must always cherish the short time we occupy this earth, make every effort to enjoy the present, and look to the future. Although no one can predict Kansas Freemasonry’s future, all Kansas Masons can undoubtedly make a positive mark on our rich history.

I believe our great fraternity has the roadmap to our future. It would be easy for me to say that our future is written in our mission statement. However, our future is also in our catechisms, rituals, lectures, Charges, landmarks, and, especially, our brotherly love for each other and our passion for Craft Masonry.

I have the utmost confidence in Mikel Stoops, our incoming Grand Master, and the Council of Administration. They will continue creating a path that adheres to the mission statement that our craft has drafted.

I know Grand Master Stoops and the Council are ready to lead us out of this current crisis and into the future as our work is not yet finished. Indeed! We are builders.

I encourage you to register and join me, your Grand Lodge Leadership team, and our lodge leadership from around the state in Topeka for our 165th Annual Communication! Every effort is being made to mitigate the health risk and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Please know that Vera and I will always cherish your love and support.

Sincerely and Fraternally, Anthony W. “Tony” Borum, GM

The Kansas Mason is published by the The Grand Lodge of Kansas, A.F. & A.M. Inquires should be sent to Editor@KansasMason.org

Dates to Remember

Anthony W. "Tony" Borum Parker Lodge No. 341, Parker

Deputy Grand Master:

Mikel J. Stoops, DSM De Soto Lodge No. 40, De Soto

Grand Senior Warden:

Michael D Johnson, II Peace Lodge No. 243, Louisburg

March 15:

Scholarship Application Deadline

March 18:

Raffle Car Drawing - Topeka

March 19:

Annual Communication - Topeka

April 2:

Band Camp Application Deadline

June 22:

Band Camp starts - Hutchinson

June 26:

Kansas Shrine Bowl & Activities - Hutchinson

Sept 10-11:

Leadership Academy (date tentative) - Topeka

Grand Junior Warden: Robert D. McClarty Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, Lindsborg

Sept 24:

Grand Master's Scotland Tour departs (advance registration required)

Grand Secretary:

Tracy L. Bloom, PGM Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina

Grand Treasurer:

B. Cole Presley, PGM Millbrook Lodge 281, Hill City

Check the online calendar for the most up to date information and details, KansasMason.org

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Grand Master:

Tracy Bloom, Grand Secretary

Hopefully, too, soon our lodges can get back to regular Anthony W.that “Tony” Grandmany Master meetings, whatever means.Borum, Unfortunately, of My title obviously refers to our our lodges will struggle to return to some semblance of collective trip through the year 2020 normalcy, and frankly, some will not survive. and is an obscure reference to the 1977 So, enough doom and gloom! Many things continue to release of the song Truckin’ (what a long strange trip happen in and around the Grand Lodge. The first thing version) by the Grateful Dead. Like our experience in I need to mention is that the Grand Lodge Office has 2020, the song infers that no matter the adversity we completed the moving of our physical office from our face, we must keep on truckin’. How appropriate that long-time historic residence in Topeka to our new home in line in the song is and, for that matter, the song’s entirety, Emporia. Our new address is 25 W 5th Ave, Emporia, KS we can relate to many of our experiences this past year!

66801. Our phone numbers and email addresses remain 2020 was indeed a very tough year. The COVID unchanged. There has not been any interruption in the outbreak has undoubtedly affected each of us Groupable M2 Database service, the Our Lodge Page web differently, some directly and others not as direct, but pages, or the Our Lodge Page phone app. Oh, if this is both equally as devastating. Our Brothers were not the first time you have heard about the Our Lodge Page immune to its devastation; some lost their lives, some features, please contact your Lodge Master or Secretary as lost family members, many of us lost good friends and they can help you with access to it.

Brothers. With limited availability for funeral services The planning for the 2021 Annual Communication because of restrictions and social distancing guidelines, on Friday, March 19, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and many of us will have to wait even longer to say our Convention Center in Topeka is complete. We will be proper goodbyes! maintaining safety protocols, and I look forward to I’m not sure how much things will change as we seeing all those who feel comfortable enough to attend progress through 2021, but we should be as optimistic in person. Doing more business through telephone as possible that we will see improvement. Without calls, emails, text messages, and virtual meetings may a doubt, post-election, and the inauguration of the have now become widely acceptable to many. However, president, we have seen a massive decrease in political I still prefer my Masonic business face-to-face when I ads, fliers, yard signs, TV coverage, radio spots, and can. (Or should that be, facemask-to-facemask?) As most welcome, the volume of mail in my/our mailbox! usual, I have a lot more to say but will hold that in With the advent of the new vaccine being distributed reserve until later. For now, it’s back to work! and administered, it seems we may already be seeing Until we meet again! this pandemics’ devastating effects starting to wane.

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Nothing has Stopped; Putting The Craft To Work Bob Talbott, PGM, Committee on Ritualistic Work Chairman In Freemasonry, the concept and importance of providing work for the lodge membership cannot be overstated. The principle of setting the craft to work is one of the fundamental duties assigned to the Master of the Lodge. It is important enough that it is part of the opening & closing ritual every time Lodge is convened.

While Covid and current meeting restrictions have impacted all lodges in some way or the other, it has not stopped our ability to meet and maintain the traditions of our Craft. Like all other aspects of life: work, school, religious services, etc., things move on and require us to rethink and change the way we work.

• As this article is printed, degree work is allowed on the EA in a safe manner. Please reach out to your District or Area Deputy if you need assistance in performing degree work on new candidates. The Committee on Ritualistic work is at your disposal to help your lodge officers and brethren to perform this work.

• Do you have EAs & FCs waiting to advance?

Have you fully engaged them in the Grand Lodge Mentoring Program so they have the richest possible experience in their current degree until

Over the past five-years this Lodge Raffle Program has returned $1.0+ million to Kansas Masonic Statewide Lodges.

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allowed to advance?

• Committees are still needed to perform their work and be staffed. Have you engaged these Brothers who are waiting to advance to assist these committees?

• Are your new officers in need of instruction? While the “normal” standard Schools of Instructions were canceled in 2020, many lodges requested and received individual Lodge Instructions for their officers/members from the Grand Lecturer staff (following safety guidelines, of course).

While we know not when, we wait with patience to resume our labors on the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees. Your Ritulastic Committee has worked closely with the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and the Council of Administration to ensure that when our quarries are fully re-opened we will be able to safely resume our work there without hesitation.

Please reach out to your District or Area Deputies or your Ritualistic Committee (Grand Lecturers) at Ritcomm@kansasmason.org if we can be of any service.

Our Ritual is the single most distinguishing factor from other fraternal and civic organizations. Maintaining that Ritual is an obligation that every one of us took.

Drawing is on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 6PM

ESSAY TOPIC

Masonic values include: • promoting morality; • lifting up the oppressed; • respecting the laws of government; and • extending charity.

How can you exhibit one or more of these traits in your school or community and how will this prepare you for your future?

2020 STATE MASONIC PUBLIC SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST Alexander Dart Cheylin High School, St. Francis Lodge No. 404 “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater

oppressed and extend charity in my community. Every year

loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better

my 4-H Club gives out baskets to needy families at Christmas.

living, for my club, my community, my country and my

Other ways I have assisted my community is by helping with

world.” As the president of my local 4-H Club, I recite the

the community blood drive and by serving at the local food

4-H Pledge at every meeting. This pledge mirrors the Ma-

bank. Even though I live in a small community, this is a very

sonic Values of promoting morality, lifting the oppressed,

important resource for many families and elderly people.

respecting the law and extending charity.

Pledging your head to clearer thinking and your health

Another great passion of mine has been coaching and refereeing youth football and basketball. I remember

to better living is a promise to use sound reasoning and

looking up to high school students when I was younger,

avoid mind altering substances that cloud your judgement.

and I want to be a positive role model for younger students.

This is not only respecting the law, but ultimately, it is

Sports are a great way to learn about rules, discipline,

respecting yourself. According to a recent survey by the Na-

teamwork and respect. If these are taught at a young age,

tional Institute on Drug Abuse, 40% of high school seniors

children are much more likely to respect the laws of our

admit to using drugs at least once in the last year, and 19%

government. I was recently asked to speak with our 4th

of youth ages 12 to 20 use alcohol. I have seen what hap-

grade class about my roles and responsibilities as a student

pens when friends have chosen a path of destruction. It has

body president. I feel that my job as Stugo president isn’t

ended in loneliness and dead ends. Instead, I have chosen

only to be a leader and role model, but that it also comes

to devote my time to community service by volunteering

with the responsibility of demonstrating leadership and

over 160 hours while in high school to serving my commu-

informing younger students of their opportunities, so they

nity, and by participating in sporting activities.

can be prepared when it is their turn to be leaders.

I have been involved in football basketball, track, FFA,

I plan to attend college and become a teacher, so I can

student government, National Honor Society, Scholar’s Bowl,

have a career that makes a difference in the lives of young

as well as 4-H throughout high school. “Giving your all”

people. I will use my experiences of service, charity and re-

in activities that you are involved with require heart. Many

spect to build character in the students I teach, and to serve

of these pursuits have given me the opportunity to lift the

my family, church and community.

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May the joy of this moment abide with you, always.

By Anthony W. “Tony” Borum, 2020 Kansas Grand Master, Parker Lodge No. 341

When we are initiated into our Craft, we learn that our life’s journey as a Mason begins when we are brought to light. Even though our Masonic accomplishments may not be counted until we give up our working tools, our Masonic history is recorded from our initiation forward.

It is in our power to further write our Masonic record with participation, leadership, charity, and esoteric knowledge.

It is a telling reminder to us all that the most treasured memories of our long-standing members are their longlost mentors who taught our rituals mouth-to-ear. They remember the brothers who did not accept sloppy work

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or poor technique. They reflect upon those brothers who were armed with strong knowledge and a desire for near ritualistic perfection. We owe it to our Craft and our most tenured brothers to guard our rituals with the same fervor and zeal. We owe it to our Masonic mentors to insist that every new member invest in our fraternity, not just with their participation and resources, but by learning our ritualistic work, understanding its profound meaning, and promising to teach it.

Of all the Masonic events we as leaders mark as essential and plan to attend, the Masonic Service Emblem presentations are part of our masonic journey to Light. They are a proud accomplishment for our lodges and our long-serving members. We owe it to our longest-standing members to make every effort to celebrate their service to our fraternity and to recognize their hard work. These events include families who have also sacrificed their time and resources for our endeavors to become better men. In this time of health concerns, these events can be done safely with careful consideration, attention to detail, and safe practices.

This pandemic has reduced the frequency and attendance of our Service Emblem presentations for a good reason. It is a mutual choice in many cases to cancel or postpone the formal presentations. Still, we must not forget to recognize and celebrate the milestones of our brothers who have diligently labored in Freemasonry. We must not forget those who continued to solidly build upon the foundations of our Craft that were given to them.

To all Lodge Masters and subordinate officers, please reach out to your Grand Lodge Leadership team if you need help planning these important presentations as they are acknowledgments of faithful service and continuous support for our great Fraternity. While those of us who have not yet achieved those milestone distinctions may not fully understand their importance, there will come a time that we do, and we will greatly appreciate the attention given to us. We say we make good men better.

Let us honor those made better men.

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The Grand Master’s Tour Scotland

Edinburgh and Western Scotland September 24 - October 4, 2021

Itinerary

$4,475.00 From JFK* September 24- October 4, 2021 Tour Code: 222127 On September 24th, you will depart New York’s JFK Airport to begin your Scotland adventure, traveling through iconic, historic, and stunningly beautiful natural landscapes!

Fantastic excursions, cultural encounters, preserved historical sites, delicious food, and wonderful shopping make this trip exciting and rewarding. Bring these memories home with you as the tour concludes on October 4th.

SPACE ON YOUR TOUR IS LIMITED, SO DON’T DELAY! Submit Your Application And $100 Deposit By July 1, 2021 To Ensure Your Space On This Tour!

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EDINBURGH

September 25th - 28th, 2021 On September 25th, you will arrive in Edinburgh and begin your Scotland adventure. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has a violent and romantic history. This city ranges from medieval Old Town to Georgian New Town, giving the city a unique architectural character. You will begin your visit with a guided city tour* of Edinburgh as you travel to your hotel. Some points of interest you will see are the Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat and inside visit to Edinburgh Castle*. Visits to Cannongate-Kilwinning Lodge* and The Grand Lodge of Scotland* are your focus on September 26th• Visits to Melrose Abbey*, lunch at The Original Roslyn Inn*, Roslyn Lodge* and Roslyn Chapel* are all planned for September 27th• The Rosslyn Chapel, built by Sir William St. Clair, was to be the world’s High Temple of Masonry.

The St. Clairs have been Grand Master Masons since Sir William’s time. Tours of Bannockburn Battlefield* and Sterling Castle* are scheduled as you travel to your Inveraray hotel on September 28th.

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BOTHWELL AND UDDINGSTONS AREA September 30th - October 2nd, 2021

INVERARAY AREA September 28th - 30th, 2021 You arrive at your Inveraray hotel in the late afternoon of September 28th after a full day of touring. On September 29th, you visit Kilmartin Museum*, Church* and Graveyard* a fascinating area in Scotland that holds 800 historic monuments, many of which appear to be the gravesites of Knights Templar who found refuge following their persecution. The afternoon includes an enjoyable visit to Ohan Distillery*. Plans for September 30th include a visit to Inveraray Castle* and a boat trip on Loch Lomond* before you arrive at the Bothwell Hotel.

Following your overnight in Bothwell, Tunnock’s Bakery will be your first stop on October 1st, where you may wish to try one of their famous Caramel Wafers or teacakes. You then continue to David Livingston Center, Bothwell Church, and Castle* and tentative plans are being made for a social at St. Bryde Lodge.* Mother Kilwinning* and Castle Barr Lodge* are your planned stops on October 2nd before you arrive at your Ayr hotel.

AYR October 2nd - 4th, 2021 Touring in Ayr on October 3rd will include Robert Burns Museum, Old Kirk*, and Brig-ODoon Bridge. In the evening, you will enjoy a wonderful Gala farewell dinner* before returning to your hotel. On October 4th, you will transfer to Edinburgh Airport where you board your flight home.

SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS: **The tour price, if payments are made by cash or check, is $4,475.00; otherwise, if paying by credit card, the standard nondiscounted price is $4,575.00. If you wish to use a credit card for your initial deposit, you will be allowed to pay the remaining payments by check and still receive the discounted tour price. Trip price is based on twin occupancy and includes point-topoint transportation between cities while in Scotland, all breakfasts, one lunch and four dinners, including a special Gala Farewell Dinner in Ayr. Additionally, *Entrance fees and/or transportation marked with an asterisk as well as a city tour in Edinburgh are included in the tour price (Edinburgh Castle, Melrose Abbey, Roslyn Chapel, Bannockburn Battlefield, Stirling Castle, Kilmartin Museum, Oban Distillery, Loch Lomand Cruise, David Livingston Museum, Bothwell Castle, Mother Kilwinning, Robert Burns Museum and Auld Kirk as well as all mentioned Lodge visits pending availability). In the unlikely event that EA Tours cancels the tour and is unable to

operate a substitute itinerary, the tour cost, including the initial deposit, is fully refundable. Additional items may be offered optionally, are subject to availability and are not included in the tour price. A guaranteed single room may be available for a supplemental charge of $725.00. A minimum number of paying participants may be required to operate the tour. A $100.00 non-refundable initial deposit is required to reserve your space on this tour. All tour participants must submit an online application. Please go to “Student/Traveler Sign Up” on the home page at www.EAtours.com. Your tour number is 222127. A second payment of $1000.00 will be due no later than 30 days after your initial payment. Final payments are due no later than seventy (70) days before departure. Updated tour details (hotels, day-by-day itinerary, etc.) are scheduled to be released approximately four weeks before departure.

Please note: Additional tour conditions apply and are listed in the Tour Conditions Section on the Online Application.

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More Rees, If You Please.

By Alex G. Powers, Director, Kansas Lodge of Research Many of you are probably familiar with the initials “R.R.” in Kansas Masonry, now commonly referring to Past Grand Master Rick Reichert. However, there was another “R.R.” in Kansas Masonry, our first Grand Master of Kansas, Richard Rees. With his middle name being Ridgway, he was actually “R.R.R.,” and that is who we will be dusting some pages off in the archives to take a deeper look at in this article.

Most Worshipful Rees is best known in our jurisdiction today as being the founding Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas. To others, he was known simply as “Uncle Buck.” Some may be interested to know that he was not only a ranking Freemason but also a ranking member of the Odd Fellows, or IOOF, as well which he was said to have served likewise in their highest-ranking office.

Richard Rees was born on December 23rd of 1812, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rees was said to be the smallest but the most brilliant of his brothers and described as full of life, spirit, and energy. He was a lawyer by occupation after being admitted to the bar in 1832, just after making his initial move from Ohio to Missouri in 1829. He remained in Missouri pursuing the legal field up until 1854, at which time he moved to Kansas to take advantage of the new opportunities for establishment here. He was also described as the best informed Mason in all of Kansas or Missouri. Such knowledge of and respect for the Craft resulted in him serving as the first Grand Master of our jurisdiction from 18561859. However, with no one being perfect, although there was much to learn about our Brother Rees that I did enjoy and respect, there are always some skeletons mixed in with historical research. Rees had also made a name for himself as a prominent leader of the Pro-slavery party in Kansas. Oddly enough, even with conflicting views from the state’s citizens, his genial disposition 10

and generous nature made him a favorite even while most Kansans opposed his political stances. After some years in the state, he changed his position, offered his regret, and made efforts to become better acquainted with the Free State citizens and their views. He ended up winning many of them over and found himself elected as a probate judge in 1870. He maintained the faith of the citizens as he won each proceeding election.

I was thrilled to find out that Grand Master Rees was very esoteric-minded as he wrote and published a small volume of wild, weird, and ancient mysteries of Egyptian lore. All in all, Richard Rees lived a life worthy of being talked about far beyond his years on this plane of existence. Sadly, we know that Rees’ journey to the lodge above was not a smooth transition. The sickness that would eventually lead to his unfortunate death was a rather drawn-out, extremely painful, and discomforting experience. Highlighting his tough nature, we find that he took this burden on and gave it his all, working up until only three weeks before his death. The last time he reported to work at the courthouse, he was so weak he was unable to make it up the stairs to the front door and had to be carried up. His journey on this Earth was finally brought to an end, allowing him to rest on November 19th, 1875, at the age of only 62. He quietly passed away as the clock struck the eleventh hour, surrounded by his wife and children.

Visiting his final resting place was a memorable experience for me as I prepared this article. His grave is a somewhat prominent one located in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery in Leavenworth. Within his extensive Masonic career, Grand Master Rees was a very proud member of the Knights Templar, which was heavily displayed through his custom memorial through various symbolism and the stone itself being in the shape of a cross looking at it from above.

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A Sojourner’s Summons

By Vincent Tracey, Past Master, Lafayette Lodge No. 16 In the middle of September, I received word from the secretary of my mother-lodge in Fountain, Colorado, that one of the men instrumental in my passage from cowan to Master had passed to that “house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” at the Veteran’s Home in Huntsville, Alabama.

Born in the small town of Belvue in September 1932, Brother Rex Reid began his Masonic Journey in 1972 while honorably serving his country in the military.

Among many distinctions, he was a Korean War veteran and twice a P.O.W. He would have celebrated his 48th year in Masonry in February 2021.

A Past Master of Fountain Valley Lodge No. 191, it was always Rex’s wishes to be buried back in the family plot in Valley View cemetery in St. Mary’s (Kansas) with a Masonic funeral service. Upon his passing, Brother Rex’s wife formally requested Masonic services.

Unfortunately, or possibly, fortunately, I was informed in advance that only one member from Colorado would be able to make the 517 mile, 7.5-hour drive, and he did not know the funeral service. Having seen how families of other deceased Masons in Kansas reacted when I attended secular services and the requested Masonic services were not performed, I instantly made a decision.

I determined that my mentor, a native of Kansas, desiring to be buried with the Masonic rites, and his surviving family requesting the same, would receive what had been requested. I might also suggest that there were Freemasons before us that told Brother Rex, as we have all

been told, that we, fellow Freemasons, would be present when the working tools of life have been laid down and that certain things would be done when the final deposit of our remains occurs.

Not knowing the Masonic funeral service myself, I contacted Kansas Grand Secretary Tracy Bloom for assistance. I was quickly given several Brothers’ names in the area who are proficient in the funeral work. In addition, local lodges were contacted for assistance if within the length of their cable-tow. A Past Master of a Prince Hall lodge sent regrets that they were under Edict (due to COVID-19) not to perform any activities and would be unable to attend.

When the day arrived, a bright and balmy Saturday morning, ten Freemasons from four lodges were present to fulfill our deceased Brother’s desires and family’s graveside request. Past Master Brian Huntzinger delivered the beautiful funeral oration. Area Deputy Grand Master of Kansas, Mark Reeder, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Colorado and Fountain Valley Lodge, presented Mrs. Reid with a Colorado Widow’s emblem and card, and Past Master of Fountain Valley Lodge Bill Heintzen presented their Lodge Memorial Scroll.

Mrs. Reid and other family members have expressed their gratitude for Kansas Freemasonry coming together for their loved one’s final request. For we Freemasons, it was an earned and much deserved welcoming home for our sojourning Brother; something that we all quietly hope will be done for us when we receive our Summons to the Grand Lodge Above. While this story is about someone with whom I had a personal connection, almost all of the other participants did not. While it would have been easy for them to say they were too busy, they did not, and it made the day more impactful for people they had never met. I encourage and implore you to do the same the next time you are notified about a Masonic funeral taking place.

While we were each made a promise when we entered this Fraternity, it is up to us to help fulfill that promise for others as we wish it done for ourselves.

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Roller Coaster of Challenges and Triumphs

By Michael Miller, CEO This past year has been a roller coaster of challenges and triumphs for KMH. All systems were good until COVID-19 took ahold of the country and the top story on every news channel was its negative effects in nursing homes. “Nursing Home Cluster” became synonymous with despair and isolation. KMH experienced its first cluster in July 2020, it lasted eight weeks and was isolated to our long-term care. We experienced a second cluster at the end of October 2020 that effected all areas of campus and it lasted four months. Throughout both clusters, KMH was blessed with good clinical leadership, and plenty of personal protective equipment.

One of the most difficult decisions we had to make this past year was to close our doors to visitors on campus. This not only meant the isolation of residents from families, but also the loss of volunteers, outside entertainment, and closing the campus from Masonic gatherings and events. We are extremely grateful for the understanding and support as this decision was not taken lightly.

However, 2020 was not all bad. We found new ways to connect families with their loved ones. We adjusted our services to provide in-room dining and doorway activities. We partnered with vendors outside of healthcare to ensure our staff had sufficient personal protective equipment. We began virtual tours to show off our amazing campus to new prospects. A significant number of staff members and almost 100% of residents have received both rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations.

We have rallied as a team and persevered the challenges 2020 threw at us.

We are optimistic for what is in store for KMH in 2021. As more of the general population continues to get vaccinated, people will once again be more open to community living and our census will continue to rebound. We are especially looking forward to CDC and 14

We found new ways to connect families with their loved ones.

CMS loosening restrictions on visitation and gatherings.

KMH has four quality standards Courtesy, Service, Vibrancy, Home. This year we are focusing on Service.

As KMH begins its 125th year of service, it seems fitting for us all to look at how we can make this wonderful community even better for the residents that call KMH home.

As a not-for-profit, KMH relies on the generosity of our donors to help in several ways. We have two different funds available to help residents in need. Good Deeds Fund provides assistance to residents of KMH who currently receive Medicaid or are impoverished.

Masons Helping Masons Fund provides assistance to Masons and widow of Masons. Any Mason living at KMH can benefit from this fund. Other gifts are used to offset costs of capital improvement and to keep our prices low for KMH residents.

On behalf of KMH staff members, thank you for your long-standing vision to serve this vulnerable population. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Michael Miller, CEO

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