Kearney, Nebraska, was the site of the 3rd Triennial Masonic Youth Conference during October 18-19, 2008. Members of Nebraska's youth organizations -- Job's Daughters, DeMolay and Rainbow -- met to develop leadership skills, have fun, and leave their mark on Kearney with a community service project. Saturday featured breakout sessions with Brady Beran who told his inspiring story of a football injury and how he is fighting back; Josh Shipp who toured with Bill Cosby and hosted a TV reality show led with humor and insight; and Matt Glowacki who inspired to use each of our unique gifts to the fullest. The day also involved purchasing food and stocking shelves at the Food Bank in Kearney with almost two tons of food and personal items. | 
| | Hillary M., Kylie W. Kylie C., and Brette D. load their shopping cart with groceries for the Food Pantry coming within their allotted $57.00 budget. |
Following dinner on Saturday, we learned about our Masonic heritage with representatives of the branches of our family tree culminating in our family portrait.  | | Our Masonic Family representing the adult and youth organizations alike with Nebraska's Grand Master center stage. |
After dinner Dan Breding, a professional animal trainer and educator shared his unique animals including a porcupine, owl, gibbon and crocodile. Everyone enjoyed a dance with great music before calling it an evening. Sunday culminated with a brief concert by contemporary rock band, "Fate of Angels" and the morning closed with Paul Dabdoud as he use of media and inspiration to reach to be the best we can be by giving back. 
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