Charity

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We here at Rochester Lodge No. 21 hold charity as a fundamental pillar of our institution. As Masons, we pursue the humble endeavor of doing what we can to make the World a slightly better place. Take a look at some of our Lodge's charitable activities below and see if there is something that you would like to get involved in. 

Activities

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MN Special Olympics Polar Plunge

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Since 2004, members from Rochester Lodge No. 21 have participated in the Polar Plunge, raising money for the Minnesota Special Olympic Team

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

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Every holiday season, Brothers volunteer their time to ring bells around Rochester, raising money for the Salvation Army

Trunk-N-Treat

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Starting in 2020, to give back to the community members from Rochester Lodge No. 21 host a  Holloween drive-thru Trunk-N-Treat.

Roadside Cleanup 

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As a Lodge, we take pride in our beautiful Med-City. With our local Scottish Rite Valley, we've adopted a stretch of roadway along 55th St. NW and twice a year we get together to do roadside cleanups. 

Scholarship

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Purpose:  In sponsoring and funding these scholarships, the Masons of Minnesota affirm their faith in education and their devotion to schools teaching all of the children of all of the people. It is their hope that through these grants, outstanding students may be helped to achieve their potential for success in their chosen career through technical education, the liberal arts, or through protracted programs of professional preparation.

Application and Selection Procedures:  Students in the graduating class in any Rochester high school may apply by submitting an application to the Rochester Masonic Lodge scholarship committee. The deadline for submission of the application to the committee is the second Friday of April. Deadline to submit the application to the high school Guidance office is usually the middle of March sometime and will be noted by that office so they have time to attach the requested records.  Each applicant is required to submit a short statement, 500 words or less, on their future plans and goals. At the option of applicant, a statement may be made explaining the need for the scholarship, as seen by the applicant. But keep in mind that these scholarships are not solely based on need. Also, there are no restrictions on who may get the award, including relationship to any member of the Masonic Fraternity.

All information collected during the application will be kept confidential, and only used by the scholarship committee to select a candidate. The Minnesota Masonic Charities foundation will be told of the winners and given the necessary information to mail a check to the winners.

One Graduating Senior from each of the 4 major high schools in Rochester will receive $1000; $500 from the local Rochester Masonic Lodge and $500 from the Minnesota Masonic Charities. The winner will receive the award checks the middle of August of this year made out to the winner 'and' the school of choice.  If at least one student from each school does not apply, the winners will be selected based on applications received.

The Scholarship application is a PDF form file that the applicant can fill out, and give to the high school guidance office as a file.  The guidance office will then complete the form, print it out and mail it to the scholarship committee before the second Friday in April.   
    

  Rochester Lodge #21 AF&AM
      Attn:  Scholarship Committee
      2002 2nd St. SW
      Rochester, MN 55902

Contact information for the scholarship form and application process should be directed to the chairman at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To fill in the application the free version of Adobe Acrobat reader is required and can be downloaded here: Acrobat Reader.
The current version of the scholarship form, can be downloaded here:  Local Scholarship Form (April, 2020 version is most current)

State Masonic Scholarships

There are also five Signature Scholarships from the state and each scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship, which may be renewed for four years, for up to $20,000. 
Details those scholarships can be found here: Scholarships