The Grand Master's Visit to Marlin on 11/22

Thanks to Bro. Jim Pfrommer from Carolina Lodge #330 in Lott for sending me these pics. A BBQ dinner was served beforehand and a great time was had by all. If folks will send me an email at sanandreslodge@gmail.com and I will update the pics with all the correct names. I have posted only a few -- click this link to see the entire set.

TWO Masters Degrees in Lott on Sat. 11/13

WM Stan Parker cordially invites all area Masons to join the brothers at Carolina Lodge #330 in beautiful downtown Lott for the raising of TWO Master Masons on the morning of Sat., Nov. 13. A hearty breakfast will be served beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the degrees will begin around 9:00. A degree team has been assembled but participation is always welcome. If you are available please contact Bro. Parker at stanltt@aol.com or at 254-749-4934.  

This should be a fun event and many central Texas brothers will be on hand. Come and join us!

Degrees in Rockdale on 11/9 and 11/23

The Brothers at Rockdale Lodge #414 will be putting on three degrees in the month of November.

On the evening of Tuesday, November 9 there will be TWO EA Degrees, starting at 7:00 P.M. Then two weeks later, on the evening of Tuesday, November 23, there will be an MM Degree, also beginning at 7:00 PM.

All local brothers are invited to come and join in. If you are available to help with any of the degrees please contact WM David Pendleton at dkpendleton@sbcglobal.net or Sec'y Jim Maines at jwmjwm@hotmail.com.

Food Booth at Rosebud City-Wide Garage Sale 11/6

The brothers at Rosebud Lodge #745 had a food booth during the recent Rosebud City-Wide Garage Sale. Sausage wraps, coffee and water were sold. Here are a few pictures from the event:

   

Grand Master to Visit Marlin on 11/22

The brothers at Marlin Lodge #152 would like to announce the visit of the Grand Master, M.W. Orville O'Neill, at their November stated meeting on the evening of Monday, November 22. A meal will be served beginning at 6:30.  For more information please contact Bro. Banner. He is trying to get a head count to make sure there is enough food. His email is kebanner@sbcglobal.net.

The address for Marlin Lodge is 204 Virginia St., Marlin, TX 76661.

MM Degree in Rosebud Rescheduled to 10/30

Last Saturday the brothers at Rosebud Lodge #745 got together and put on two EA Degrees, but the MM candidate had to reschedule. The Degree is now scheduled for Sat. 10/30 beginning at 8:00 a.m. for donuts and fellowship and kicking off the degree at 8:30. As always, your help and participation is appreciated. If you would like to play a part please contact Joe Wallace at 254 482 1867.

See you there!

Three Degrees in Rosebud on Sat. 10/23

Sorry for the late notice on this ...

There will be not one, not two but THREE degrees in Rosebud on the morning of Sat. 9/23 beginning at 8:00 a.m.  The first two will be EA's, and the third one will be an MM. The MM will begin at approximately 10:00.

Needless to say, we need all the help we can get, especially for the MM. Bro. Joe Wallace is coordinating the team. If you are available to help please give him a call on 254 482 1867.

Coffee and donuts will be on-hand! Come on out!

FC Degree in Rosebud on Monday 9/27

There will be an Fellowcraft Degree at Rosebud Lodge #745 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Joe Wallace is coordinating the degree team, so let him know if you want to help out.

See you there!

FC Degree in Cameron on Thurs. 9/16

There will be a Fellowcraft Degree in Cameron beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thurs. 9/16. If you would like to help please contact Bro. Hank Clore on h_clore@hotmail.com

See you there!

New Officers and Joint Installation on July 30 (updated 7/20)

Local Lodges are pleased to announce this year's joint Installation Ceremony to be held at Fireman's Hall in Thorndale on the evening of Friday, July 30, hosted by Thorndale Lodge #978. The ceremony will be presided over by MW Orville O'Neill, Grand Master of Masons in Texas.

Everyone is invited to dinner and socializing beforehand at Downtown Cafe in Thorndale beginning at 4:00. This will be an informal gathering where everyone will order off of the menu. After dinner all Master Masons are invited to attend the opening of Thorndale Lodge #978 (less than a block away) where the Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officers will be officially received and welcomed. At 6:00 everyone is invited to attend the Installation Ceremony, which will be an open meeting, at Fireman's Hall, just north of town on FM 486.

(Please note that the above information has been updated from previously incorrect information on times.)

Currently the following Lodges are scheduled to participate:
Thorndale Lodge #978 (Host Lodge)
San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron
Carolina Lodge #330 in Lott
Rockdale Lodge #414
Milano Lodge #605
Rosebud Lodge #745

The following are the incoming officers for the 2010-2011 Masonic Year:


San Andres #170 (Cameron)
WM: Norman Lanford
SW: Tommy McCormick
JW: Casey Stanislaw
Treas: James C. Wheeler
Secy: Hank Clore
Chaplain: E.J. Provasek
SD: Joe Wallace
JD: Steve Howeth
Tiler: Ed McCormick

Carolina #330 (Lott)
WM: Stanley Parker
SW: Craig Burnside
JW: John Stem
Treas: Tommy Trice
Secy: Ralph Scott
Chaplain: Raymond Golding, Jr.
SD: Tom Lagrone
JD: Shen Thornton
Sr. Steward: Austin Parker
Jr. Steward: Marshall Jenkins
Tiler: Jimmy Thornton

Rockdale #414
WM: David Pendleton
SW:
JW:
Treas:
Secy: James Maines
SD:
JD:
Tiler:

Milano #605
WM:
SW:
JW:
Treas:
Secy:
SD:
JD:
Tiler:

Rosebud #745
WM: Stacy Maness
SW: Joe Wallace
JW: John Reason
Secy: Maurice Goza
Treas: Casey Stanislaw
SD: Jeff Slovacek
JD: Harmon "Sonny" Burns
Tiler: Charles Groseclose

Thorndale #978
WM: Johnny Menges
SW: Ed McCormick
JW: Dillon Decker
Treas:
Secy: Barton Felton
SD: Trey Felton
JD:
Tiler:

Please help me fill in the blanks (or correct my spelling!) by emailing me at sanandreslodge@gmail.com. Thanks.

Upcoming Degrees Fri 6/18 and Mon 6/21

There will be a Fellowcraft Degree at Rockdale Lodge #414 on Friday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. For more information please contact Aaron Alford or WM Johnny Menges.

There will be a Master's degree in Thorndale on the evening of Monday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. All who are interested in helping please contact WM Tommy McCormick or Barton Felton.

See you there!

Thorndale: Master's Degree on Fri. 4/16

There will be a Master Mason's Degree this Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. at Thorndale Lodge #978. Everyone is invited to come out and join in.

For more information please contact WM Tommy McCormick on emccormick@cameronisd.net.

Milano: EA Fri. 4/9, Golf Tournament Sat. 4/10

Milano Lodge #605 will be busy this weekend!

An EA Degree will be held on Friday, 4/9, beginning at 7:00 p.m. for two candidates.

On Saturday, 4/10 Milano Lodge is holding their annual scholarship golf scramble at Cameron Country Club. Sign-up begins at 8:00 a.m. with tee-off at 8:30. The cost is $50 per player, plus cart.

For more information on both events please contact WM Darrell Morgan on dkmorgan76556@yahoo.com.

EA Degree in Cameron on Thurs. 3/25

San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron will hold an Entered Apprentice Degree on the evening of Thursday, March 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All brothers are invited to attend. Tommy McCormick (emccormick@cameronisd.net) is coordinating the degree team.

For more information please email sanandreslodge@gmail.com.

Thorndale: FC Degree to Follow Stated Meeting on 3/8

Tommy McCormick, Worshipful Master of Thorndale Lodge #978, invites everyone to attend the regular stated meeting this Monday, March 8 and stay for a Fellowcraft Degree, which will immediately follow. Bro. McCormick wishes to assure everyone that there is a short agenda for the stated meeting and it should be over farily quickly. In addition Bro. Barton Felton, Secretary of Thorndale Lodge, will be heading up a team to serve a "breakfast" supper beforehand, beginning at 6:30, consisting of deer sausage and pancakes.

For more information please contact Bro. McCormick on emccormick@cameronisd.net.

See you there!

FC Degree in Bremond rescheduled for Weds. 3/3

There will be a Fellowcraft degree at Bremond Lodge #350 at 7:00 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, March 3. This degree has been rescheduled several times so check back to confirm.

Come on out and join in!

Degrees in Rockdale, Lott, Beaukiss and Rosebud

The following degrees have been added to the calendar:

Rockdale Lodge #414 -- Entered Apprentice Degree
Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Post Oak Island Lodge #181 in beautiful Beaukiss, TX -- Entered Apprentice Degree
Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast will be served and the degree will begin afterwards.

Carolina Lodge #330 in Lott -- Master Mason's Degree
Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast will be served and the degree will begin at 9:00.

Rosebud Lodge #745 -- Entered Apprentice Degree
Monday, Feb. 22 at 7:00 p.m.

San Andres Lodge Fish Fry Set for Feb. 13

Albert "Hootie" Weller, Worshipful Master of San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron cordially invites everyone to come out to the Lodge's 6th annual fish fry on Saturday, February 13 at Bea's Kitchen in Cameron. Proceeds will benefit the Lodge and the Port Sullivan Cemetery project.



The menu includes fresh, hand-battered catfish, french fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, iced tea and a dessert. This year we are using fresh-cut fries instead of frozen ones. Also the desserts are home-made by the ladies of the Lodge.

Serving starts at 10:30 a.m. and will go until 1:00. Tickets are $7.00 in advance or at the door. Eat in or carry out!



In addition the Lodge will also have a silent auction with many great items donated by local businesses. A portion of these proceeds will go to the ongoing cleanup of the Port Sullivan Cemetery, located in eastern Milam County on the Brazos River.



Everyone is welcome to attend and help out. We will be starting to cook at about 8:00 that morning. Come on out if you would like to help. We are also looking for items for the silent auction. If you have an item please bring it to Lodge on the Thursday before (2/11) or to Bea's Kitchen on the evening of Friday the 12th.



For more information please drop us an email at sanandreslodge@gmail.com.

To see more pictures of past fish frys click here.

FC Degree in Thorndale on Sat. 1/23

Tom McCormick, Worshipful Master of Thorndale Lodge #978, cordially invites all Master and Fellowcraft Masons to a Fellowcraft Degree on the morning of Saturday, January 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The brothers will be congregating at 8:30 for coffee and donuts, so come on out and join in.

For more information or to participate in the degree, please contact brother Tommy on emccormick@cameronisd.net.

Carolina and Milano to hold degrees on Sat. 1/9

The first two degrees of the new year will be conferred simultaneously at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Carolina Lodge #330 in Lott and at Milano Lodge #414.

Tommy Trice, WM of Carolina Lodge, extends an invitation to all brothers to join in putting on a Fellowcraft Degree. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:00 and the degree will begin at 9:00. Please contact Bro. Trice at tommytrice@windstream.net if you would like to participate in the degree.

Darrell Morgan, WM of Milano Lodge, also extends an invitation to all brothers to join in putting on an Entered Apprentice Degree, beginning at 9:00. Bro. Aaron Alford, PM, is coordinating the degree. Please contact either brother on the following emails if you would like to participate in the degree:
Bro. Darrel: dkmorgan76556@yahoo.com
Bro. Aaron: aaron.alford@ymail.com.

Happy New Year, everyone!