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		<title>Sulphur Masons and Fire Department Fundraiser Generates Beneficial Results for Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Sulphur Fire Department and the Sulphur Firefighters Association were assisted by the Sulphur Masonic Lodge #144 in raising $5,000 by holding the 13th annual chili supper.  The $5,000 that was raised enabled the purchase and distribution of 100 smoke alarms; certified over 50 local residents in CPR/AED; taught fire prevention to all elementary age students in the Sulphur Public&#8230;<br /><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/successes/sulphur-masons-and-fire-department-fundraiser-generates-beneficial-results-for-community/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Sulphur-Lodge-3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1471" title="Sulphur Lodge 3" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Sulphur-Lodge-3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> The Sulphur Fire Department and the Sulphur Firefighters Association were assisted by the Sulphur Masonic Lodge #144 in raising $5,000 by holding the 13<sup>th</sup> annual chili supper.  The $5,000 that was raised enabled the purchase and distribution of 100 smoke alarms; certified over 50 local residents in CPR/AED; taught fire prevention to all elementary age students in the Sulphur Public School District, Inca Oklahoma School for Deaf, and Chickasaw Headstart. All this community service was done at no charge to the public because of the fundraiser.</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.mcfok.org/media/SulphurLodge2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-1489" title="SulphurLodge2" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/SulphurLodge2-1024x597.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="373" /></a></p>
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		<title>Valley Lodge Assists Local Volunteer Fire Department</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jlowrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valley Masonic Lodge #6 assisted the volunteer Rush Creek Fire Department in raising $4,000 by sponsoring a chili supper, live band, raffle, and auction at the Pauls Valley Fair Barn.    ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Valley-Lodge.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-1461" title="Valley Lodge" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Valley-Lodge-1024x731.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="456" /></a><strong>Valley Masonic Lodge #6 assisted the volunteer Rush Creek Fire Department in raising $4,000 by sponsoring a chili supper, live band, raffle, and auction at the Pauls Valley Fair Barn.    </strong></p>
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		<title>Pryor Creek Masons Assist Fire Pup Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jlowrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pryor Creek Masonic Lodge #100 presented a $220 check to the Pryor Fire Department to help purchase materials to teach local students about fire safety and burn prevention through their “Fire Pup Program&#8221;. Remarkably, the Masons have been supporting this program for 14 years.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Pryor-Creek.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-1449" title="Pryor Creek Lodge #100" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Pryor-Creek-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a><span style="color: #000000;">Pryor Creek Masonic Lodge #100 presented a $220 check to the Pryor Fire Department to help purchase materials to teach local students about fire safety and burn prevention through their “Fire Pup Program&#8221;. Remarkably, the Masons have been supporting this program for 14 years.</span></p>
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		<title>Courtesy Shuttles Presented to the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jlowrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Recently, three new Courtesy Shuttles ($10,000 each) were presented to the Veterans of the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Medical Center from the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma. &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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<h4><strong>Recently, three new Courtesy Shuttles ($10,000 each) were presented to the Veterans of the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Medical Center from the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma.<a href="http://www.mcfok.org/media/VAShuttle.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1428" title="VAShuttle" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/VAShuttle-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a></strong></h4>
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		<title>Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma Presents Check to O4A</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tjohnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Annual presentation was made in December 2011 to the Oklahoma Area Agencies on Aging (O4A)  in the amount of $750,063.61. Representatives of the Eleven Area Agencies on Aging accept check from Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma during their Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Annual presentation was made in December 2011 to the Oklahoma Area Agencies on Aging (O4A)  in the amount of $750,063.61.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Representatives of the Eleven Area Agencies on Aging accept check from Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma during their Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City.<span id="more-1383"></span></p>
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		<title>Wellston Masons Assist Local Students&#8217; Colonial Journey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jlowrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Wellston Lodge sponsored a pancake breakfast to assist in raising proceeds to benefit the Wellston Colonial Kids Booster Club. The fifth and sixth graders are earning their way to Virginia and will be touring Historical Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown Victory Center in June 2012.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_1315" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 269px"><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/successes/wellston-masons-assist-local-students-colonial-journey/attachment/wellston-lodge/" rel="attachment wp-att-1315"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1315" title="Wellston Lodge" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Wellston-Lodge-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="259" height="236" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Teacher, Mrs. Wall and David Johnson, P.M. of Wellston Lodge</p></div></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">The Wellston Lodge sponsored a pancake breakfast to assist in raising proceeds to benefit the Wellston Colonial Kids Booster Club. The fifth and sixth graders are earning their way to Virginia and will be touring Historical Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown Victory Center in June 2012.</p>
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		<title>Weatherford Masons Raise Scholarship Money for Young Bowlers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jlowrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bowling tournament, co-hosted by Western Star Lodge #138, raised money for the Weatherford Youth Grand Prix Scholarship Fund for those young bowlers who will be attending trade schools or colleges in the future. &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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<p>A bowling tournament, co-hosted by Western Star Lodge #138, raised money for the Weatherford Youth Grand Prix Scholarship Fund for those young bowlers who will be attending trade schools or colleges in the future.</p>
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		<title>Idabel Masonic Lodge Assists in Medical Needs With Fundraiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jlowrey</dc:creator>
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		<title>Toys for Tots &#8211; Altus Lodge</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Altus Lodge gave a donation of $5,980 to the Salvation Army for the purchase of toys for needy children in the area. Pictured giving and receiving the donation (from left to right) are: Mary Stager, David Stager (responsible for toy purchasing), Lt. Joe Price, Lt. Betty Price (Salvation Army commanders), Roger Meyer, 2011 Worshipful Master Altus Lodge and his wife&#8230;<br /><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/successes/toys-for-tots-altus-lodge/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/successes/toys-for-tots-altus-lodge/attachment/toys-for-tots-altus-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1240"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1240 aligncenter" title="Toys for Tots - Altus" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Toys-for-Tots-Altus2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Altus Lodge gave a donation of $5,980 to the Salvation Army for the purchase of toys for needy children in the area. Pictured giving and receiving the donation (from left to right) are: Mary Stager, David Stager (responsible for toy purchasing), Lt. Joe Price, Lt. Betty Price (Salvation Army commanders), Roger Meyer, 2011 Worshipful Master Altus Lodge and his wife Kaye Meyer. Approximately 70 people were present for family night dinner and toy distribution.</p>
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		<title>Masons Help Head Start Fundraiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Henryetta Head Start had a big boost for the organization&#8217;s Christmas fundraising efforts. A check for $5,010 was presented to the Head Start program from the Tulledega Masonic Lodge. Accepting the check from Lodge members, Todd Hunter, Senior Warden and Travis Moore, Treasurer, were Michelle Poull assisted by Damian Smith and Bristal Britt. &#160; &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_1143" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 180px"><a href="http://www.mcfok.org/successes/1142/attachment/henryetta-masons-head-start-fundraiser/" rel="attachment wp-att-1143"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1143 " title="Henryetta Masons Head-Start Fundraiser" src="http://www.mcfok.org/media/Henryetta-Masons-Head-Start-Fundraiser-150x150.jpg" alt="Henryetta Masons" width="170" height="172" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Henryetta Masons Boost Christmas Fundraising Efforts</p></div></p>
<p>The Henryetta Head Start had a big boost for the organization&#8217;s Christmas fundraising efforts. A check for $5,010 was presented to the Head Start program from the Tulledega Masonic Lodge. Accepting the check from Lodge members, Todd Hunter, Senior Warden and Travis Moore, Treasurer, were Michelle Poull assisted by Damian Smith and Bristal Britt.</p>
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