‘MLMA elects new leaders'

    

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The newly reorganized leadership team at the Masonic Library and Museum Association. From left: Secretary Tyler Vanice, Vice President Dirk Hughes, President Glenn Visscher, and Treasurer Eric Trosdahl. The association held its annual meeting Saturday at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

A few of us in attendance at New Jersey’s research lodge Saturday (see post below) also very much wanted to be at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial for the annual meeting of the Masonic Library and Museum Association, but we haven’t the seniority in the fraternity to use the transporter, thus missing the peaceful transfer of power there.

Speaking of New Jersey, Glenn Visscher is the MLMA’s new president. Glenn and his family created the Museum of Masonic Culture at the Scottish Rite Valley of Northern New Jersey about twenty years ago. The museum was relocated to the Trenton Masonic Temple twelve years ago and it is a very well rounded repository of material culture with regalia and memorabilia from across the Masonic spectrum, plus artifacts from early New Jersey Masonry, and a lot more. There also is a library—not a research library, but a sizable collection of books that can help a history lover get going down the path.

Tyler Vanice, the now immediate past president, is the new secretary. Dirk Hughes, of the Michigan Masonic Museum and Library, is vice president. Eric Trosdahl remains as treasurer. I think he’s been treasurer for about fifteen years.

Congratulations to all! I’m looking forward to whatever might be in store in the coming year.