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International Ship Masters' Association Detroit Lodge No. 7, Inc.

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- CALENDAR OF EVENTS -


Updated on July 13, 2026


Saturday, July 18, 2026:

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Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
- First Ever Mariner Meet-Up at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo.  Current and former Great Lakes Mariners are welcome to attend this special gathering to share stories, revisit familiar spaces, and celebrate the community built on the Great Lakes.    Click Here for More Information



Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Port Huron Lodge No. 2 Summer Cruise aboard the Huron Lady II - All ISMA members invited.   Please see the flyer for more information
Pay-Pal Link to Purchase Tickets:  https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2964Y5M4M5F24



November 1, 2026 - Last Day to Submit an application for an ISMA Scholarship. 
Details: https://www.shipmaster.org/scholarship.html



Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM - Annual Great Lakes Memorial Service at Mariners' Church of Detroit.  Honoring all of the Sailors who have served on the Great Lakes, and the grateful remembrance of all military personnel who have sacrificed their lives to gain and maintain our freedoms. 


Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 6-8 PM - Lost Mariners' remembrance at Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle.  A Livestream of this event can be viewed on the Dossin Great Lakes Museum Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/DossinGreatLakesMuseum



Tuesday, December 1, 2026 -
Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7
First United Methodist Church; 315 E. 9 Mile Road; Hazel Park, MI.  
Board of Governors Meeting at 11:00 AM; Luncheon at 12:00; Regular Membership Meeting at 1:00 PM.


Tuesday, December 15, 2026 - Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7
Great Lakes Yacht Club; 23900 Jefferson Avenue; St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Board of Governors Meeting at 11:00 AM; Luncheon at 12:00; Regular Membership Meeting at 1:00 PM.
The 2027 Lodge Ballot will be finalized at this meeting. 


Tuesday, January 5, 2027 - Annual Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7
First United Methodist Church; 315 E. 9 Mile Rd.; Hazel Park, MI. 
Board of Governors Meeting at 11:00 AM; Luncheon at 12:00; Annual Membership Meeting at 1:00 PM.
At this meeting, ballots will be counted and the Treasurer will deliver the lodge financial report for 2026.
A ZOOM Link will be made available for those members who cannot attend in person. 



Saturday, January 16, 2027 - Joint Evening Meeting with Spouses and Guests.
6:00 PM Social Hour; 7:00 PM Dinner Served, followed by Guest Speaker (TBA)
Please Bring a dish to pass; the lodge will provide the main meat dish.



Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7
Great Lakes Yacht Club; 23900 Jefferson Avenue; St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Board of Governors Meeting at 11:00 AM; Luncheon at 12:00; Regular Membership Meeting at 1:00 PM.
Our Convention Delegate will receive his voting instructions at this meeting. 



Thursday, January 28 - Sunday, January 31, 2027 - 137th Annual Grand Lodge Convention
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel; 444 N. Summit Street; Toledo, OH 43604

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Tuesday, February 9, 2027 -
Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7
First United Methodist Church; 315 E. 9 Mile Road; Hazel Park, MI.  
Board of Governors Meeting at 11:00 AM; Luncheon at 12:00; Regular Membership Meeting at 1:00 PM.
The convention delegate will give his report at this meeting.
Lewis Ludington Award Recipient(s) will be selected at this meeting.


Saturday, February 20, 2027 - Joint Evening Meeting with Spouses and Guests. 
First United Methodist Church; 315 E. 9 Mile Road; Hazel Park, MI 48030
6:00 PM Social Hour; 7:00 PM Dinner Served.  Guest Speaker to follow.
Please bring a dish to share; the lodge will provide the main meat dish.




Tuesday, March 2, 2027 - Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7
First United Methodist Church; 315 E. 9 Mile Road; Hazel Park, MI.  
Board of Governors Meeting at 11:00 AM; Luncheon at 12:00; Regular Membership Meeting at 1:00 PM.


Saturday, March 6, 2027 -
Annual Dinner Dance of Port Huron Lodge No. 2.  Details TBA


Saturday, March 13, 2027
- 134th Annual Dinner Dance of Detroit Lodge No. 7.   Details TBA



Sunday, March 14, 2027
- 62nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet at Mariners' Church of Detroit
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Presentation of the Lewis Ludington Award.
Bell Ringers and Wreath Bearers are needed for this service.
Free Parking in the Ford Underground Garage; 30 E. Jefferson Avenue; Entrance is in the median strip on Jefferson Ave.   https://marinerschuchofdetroit.org


Tuesday, March 16, 2027
- Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7.  Location TBA


Tuesday, March 30, 2027 -
Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7
First United Methodist Church; 315 E. 9 Mile Road; Hazel Park, MI.  
Luncheon at 12:00; Regular Membership Meeting at 1:00 PM.



Wednesday, April 14, 2027 - Regular Membership Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7.   Location TBA




Saturday, May 15, 2027 -
Annual Lodge Barbecue at J.W. Westcott Company
12 24th Street
Detroit, MI 48222
This is an open meeting; Spouses and Guests welcome.
Please bring a dish to share; the lodge will provide the main meat dish.



****All meeting places time and date are subject to change*****



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