Master Mason Degrees September 08

On September 23rd 2008, Christopher Hamper was raised to the degree of Master Mason.  In attendance were over 30 Masons from local lodges (including VW Brother Jay Galland, Deputy to the Grand Master in District 19, and Brother Robert Cotton (Brother Hampers grandfather) of Maine and Brother Roy Stone (Brother Hampers great uncle) of Massachusetts.  The degree was conferred by WM Jon Gill, with assistance of brothers at Silver Star, and visiting Masons.

The evening concluded with a number of presentations to MM Hamper, his visiting family and refreshments provided by WB Mark Sanders.

 

 

Installation of Officers for 2009

On November 25, 2008, the 2009 Lodge Officers for Silver Star #286, F&AM were installed.  The  Installation Team consisted of WB Stephen Fondren, VWB Jay Galland, WB Malcolm Parker and VWB Dave Emmerton.  The Charge to the Master and the Lodge was given by VWB Jay Galland and the Charge to the Wardens by WB Patrick Conroy. 

WM James Parsons was installed and then asked that WB Fondren continue installing the remaining officers.  After which, the Benediction was given by WB Parker, Officers exchanged pins and WB Jonathan Gill was presented his Past Master Apron by WB Ric Bishop.

WM Parsons addressed the lodge on how he became interested in Masonry, joined the lodge and his experiences moving through the chairs to the East.  He concluded his remarks with thoughts on the future of Silver Star and inspirational words to the officers, brothers and guests.

The evening concluded with delicious refreshments and fellowship. 

 

 

50 Year of Masonic Membership and Service Recipient WB Lee Birdsall

On September 9, 2008 WB Lee Birdsall was presented with his 50 year membership pin by WM Jon Gill and VWB Jay Galland.  WB Birdsall was Lodge Master in 1967 and currently serves as the Marshal, as well as complicated parts during the MM degree.

Congratulations WB Birdsall!

2008 Hiram Award Recipient Brother Ronald Bishop

On September 9, 2008 Brother Ron Bishop was presented with the Hiram Award for his hundreds of hours of work and research in presenting the Masonic Education program "Brother Who Art Thou".  The program is presented by Brother Bishop each lodge meeting where he will read (in the first person) biographical information about a current or brother Mason from history.  Brothers in attendance attempt to guess the identity or sometimes the accomplishments of the famous Mason.

The research requires Brother Bishop to not only find famous Masons in history, but to confirm their membership in the fraternity through contact of the lodges in the country, and world; research on the web; and pouring over books on Masonry.  The presentation is the looked forward to every meeting by brothers who not only learn about famous Masons, but also a little history and the challenges of different brothers faced in their Masonic travels through life.

Congratulations Brother Bishop!

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Welcome to our newest Master Mason, Brother Norman.  Below is a photo of the refreshments, which did not last too long after his Master Mason degree on March 24, 2009.

Photo Courtesy WB Mark Sanders