Name: W. Bro. Tyler Moe-Slepica

Officer Role: Worshipful Master

Hometown: Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota

Current: Minnetonka, Minnesota

Raised a Master Mason: March 30th, 2015 at Braden Lodge No. 168 in Northeast Minneapolis

Appendant Masonic Bodies:
After a move brought me closer to the Lodge by the Lakes, I joined the “Rough Ashlars” softball team. Affiliated with Lake Harriet Lodge in August of 2016

32˚, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
- Double Eagle Representative, Minneapolis Valley

What prompted you to join Freemasonry?
Though not the son of a Freemason, my Great-Grandfather, Magnus was initiated into the Fraternity in 1918 at Equality Lodge in Minneota, MN where he was active with his fellow “Icelandic” Brethren until joining the Celestial Lodge in 1971.

My interest in Freemasonry peaked through a number of mentions in popular culture and learning of my Masonic heritage, I felt nudged to seek out a lodge for membership. Around that same time I just so happened to identify a Brother at my neighbourhood hardware store by noticing the unmistakable square and compasses on his ring. He invited me to a local pub to learn more and we ended up chatting over a few pints for something like three or four hours I just knew I wanted to join.

Favorite Masonic Memory: Participating in the the cornerstone ceremony for the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center Clinic in 2016 presided over by Lake Harriet's own, John R. Gann P.G.M. It was distinctly memorable as my wife Laura joined me for the occasion. It was her first Masonic event and just so happened that the cancer center was one of the many rotations she had during medical school. It just felt incredibly special for me to in some small way, to share in this philanthropic and healing work to improve the lives of those in our community.

Why is Freemasonry still relevant after 300 years?: Most of us seek to surround ourselves with choir members who sing a familiar tune but Freemasonry is the only group I’ve joined who’s primary goal is to show men of differing backgrounds and beliefs systems that there’s much more they can agree on than they don’t. I’ve learned much from my Brothers at the lodge and pray I do the same for them. For these simple reasons, our fraternity is timeless.

Biography: I live in Minnetonka with my wife Laura, our children, Sølveig and Ingrid and our two cats. I enjoy playing men’s league hockey, maintaining our family outdoor rink, Slepica Ice Garden, paddling the Boundary Waters, and supporting Minnesota United Football Club.