- submitted by Junior Rice
Climax Lodge #411 held an inauguration of new officers for the 2025 year. Derek Cookson and Sam Oakleaf of Hope Lodge in Howard performed the ceremony.
Those elected were Larry Bills, Master; Brian Bogle, Sr. Warden; Jared Helkenberg, Jr. Warden; Austin Hebb, Sr. Deacon; Ray Jones, Jr. Deacon; Trent McCabe, Sr. Steward; Colby Noble, Jr. Steward; Kris Brown, Secretary; Junior Rice, Treasurer; Jim Cross, Chaplian; and Ron Betzen Tyler.
Others in attendance were Jan Bills, Colleen and Rufus Cross and Reata and Buster Bogle.
A fine meal was prepared by the Cross family and L. Bills.
Pictured above from left to right were: Sam Oakleaf, Derek Cookson, Junior Rice, Brian Bogle, Larry Bills, Jared Helkenberg, Ron Betzen; and back row: Kris Brown and Jim Cross.
(Courtesy photo)
