Milam County, Texas Masonic Blog

Rosebud Masons to Host Food Booth Sat 11/5

2011-10-31T21:22:00.001-05:00

Brothers of Rosebud Masonic Lodge #745 will host a food booth on Saturday, November 5 at their town's "City-Wide Garage Sale." The booth will be set up on the sidewalk in front of the Lodge building at 241 Main Street in downtown Rosebud. Brothers will be gathering starting around 8:00 and coffee will be served if it's cold out! For more information please contact WM Joe Wallace at 254 482 1867.See you there!

Funeral for Bro. Jamie Wright on Sun. 10/16

2011-10-13T07:24:00.004-05:00

Brethren,

It is with a heavy heart and deep regret we announce the passing of the Worshipful Master of of Rockdale Lodge #414, and Senior Warden of Lexington Lodge #138, Bro. Jamie Wright. Brother Wright passed Tuesday, Oct. 11 after a long and hard battle with cancer. He was a true Brother, a great friend, a loyal Mason, and a wonderful person. He will be sorely missed. A Masonic graveside service will be held.

Masonic Brothers who are available are also asked to come early and help with parking.

The following funeral details were copied from the KMIL web site:

James Howard "Jamie" Wright, Jr.
Sunday, 2 p.m.

(Rockdale) James Howard "Jamie" Wright, Jr., 67, of Tanglewood died Tuesday in an area hospital. Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Tanglewood Christian Camp Chapel, with burial in the Hugh Wilson Cemetery in Tanglewood. Visiation Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Mr. Wright was a machinist in Houston for many years and managed the Tanglewood Christian Camp. He was a life member of Castro Valley Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Lexingotn and Rockdale Masonic Lodges. He also served on the board of directors of Hugh Wilson Cemetery as well as many other organizations and community groups. Survivors include:

Wife: Barbara Wright, of Tanglewood

1 Son: James H. "Little Jamie" Wright, III, of Austin

1 Daughter: Renee Wright, of Rockdale

2 Step-Daughters:
Khris Starbuck & husband, Russell, of Round Rock
Pam Rutherford & husband, Brad of Pflugerville

2 grandchildren also survive
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale is in charge of arrangements

Rockdale: FC & MM Degree, Sat 10/8

2011-10-07T08:08:00.001-05:00

Saturday Oct. 7 starting at 9:00 am we will confer an FC and then immediately following we will confer our newest Master Mason. Please.........come join the fun.

Fraternally,

Bob Stephens,
Jr. Warden
Rockdale Masonic Lodge #414

The blog is back!

2011-10-07T07:54:00.002-05:00

Thanks for all the emails and keeping me in the loop. I will endeavor to try to update this space as much as possible to keep it current with area events. Pictures also welcome. If anyone would like to contribute to this project, please email me at sanandreslodge@gmail.com.

Please check the calendar for updated events:
* Grand Master's workshop in Caldwell on Saturday morning, 10/8.
* Carolina and Rosebud Lodges, with help from Marlin and Chilton, to assemble toothbrush kits at Carolina Lodge in Lott at 6:30 on Thurs., Oct. 13.
* Rockdale Lodge, along with the Rockdale OES Chapter, is raising money to help repair their slab. Raffle tickets are on sale and will be drawn on Nov. 1.

Masonic video

2011-10-07T07:00:00.000-05:00

Interesting Masonic video featuring "Benjamin Franklin".

Rockdale: FC Degree on Thurs. 3/24

2011-03-23T21:58:00.002-05:00

There will be a Fellowcraft Degree on Thursday, March 24 at Rockdale Lodge #414 starting at 7:30. For more information please contact Aaron Alford at aaron.alford@ymail.com.

See you there!

Thorndale Lodge #978 Food Booth on Sat. 3/26

2011-03-23T21:56:00.001-05:00

Come on out and help the brothers at Thorndale Lodge #978 as they man a food booth at their town's biggest event of the year! To find out more about the food booth please contact Sec'y Barton Felton at 979 204 2251.

Here is more information on the event:

On Saturday March 26th, down town Thorndale Texas will be alive with V-Twins and American Iron as the Thorndale Area Chamber of Commerce presents The 12th Annual "Louis Run" and 2nd Annual "Tour de Frank" classic car show from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The event features a 75 mile poker style bike run beginning and ending at Steve's Place, with stops at Noack Bar, Casper's Place, Ace's Bar, and The Oak Club. Along with a classic car show with awards for 17 categories. There will be vendors booths, Arts & Crafts and concessions available. Entry fee for bikes or cars is $25 each. Register in advance or beginning at 8:00am that morning. Vendor spots are $25 & $50. Bikes out at 11:00am and return at 4:00pm. Proceeds benefit The Bulldog Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps families facing the challenges of a terminal illness. For more information go to WWW.THORNDALETX.COM or contact Trey Felton, 512-898-2514 or Brian Morton, 512-658-5378, pbm650@gmail.com.

Rosebud: Three FC Degrees Sat. 3/5

2011-03-04T08:50:00.002-06:00

There will be THREE Fellowcraft Degrees performed at Rosebud Lodge #745 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 3. Come on out and join in!

For more information on the degree team please contact Joe Wallace at 254-482-1867.

See you there!

Carolina Lodge 140th Anniv. Dinner on 2/26

2011-02-17T20:05:00.000-06:00

The Worshipful Master and members of Carolina Lodge #330 would like to invite all local brothers to the 140th Anniversary Dinner at the Masonic Hall in Lott Texas, on February 26, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. After the meal there will be a open lodge meeting. Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas Orville L. O’Neil will be the guest speaker.

RSVP by Feb. 12, 2011.

Contact: Shen Thornton 254-405-2305 sthornton62@yahoo.com or
Jim Pfrommer 254-744-6800 goodwrench@cyberranch.org

Milano: EA Degree on Sat. 2/19

2011-02-17T19:54:00.000-06:00

Come on down to Milano Lodge #605 and join the brothers for an EA degree on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1:00 p.m. The Lodge is located at 321 West Ave. E in beautiful Downtown Milano.

For more information on the degree, or if you are available to help out, please contact WM Aaron Alford on aaron.alford@ymail.com.

See you there!

San Andres Fish Fry on Sat. 2/12

2011-02-02T08:31:00.001-06:00

Come on out and help out with the annual San Andres fish fry. A rough schedule of events follows:
* Thur. 2/10 -- Regular Stated of Meeting at San Andres Lodge, where we will discuss things we need to do. If you have silent auction items you may bring them to the Lodge that evening.
* Afternoon of Fri. 2/11 -- Some brothers will get together and organize the silent auction items. Some other brothers will get together and cut fish.
* Sat. 2/12 -- We will get together at 8:00 at Bea's Kitchen to get started. We expect the first patrons to arrive at 10:30. Help is always needed on the clean-up, which starts at 1:00.

For more information please contact WM Norman Lanford at (512) 751-1272.

The official press release follows:

CAMERON – San Andres Masonic Lodge #170 in Cameron announces its seventh annual Fish Fry Luncheon, to be held on Saturday, February 12 from 10:30 to 1:00 at Bea’s Kitchen, across from the courthouse in Cameron. Tickets are $8.00 each and patrons may dine in or carry-out. The menu features hand-breaded catfish, french fries cut from fresh potatoes, hush puppies, coleslaw and a homemade dessert. The public is also invited to stay and bid on items in the silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lodge and the cleanup of the historic Port Sullivan Cemetery, on the Brazos River in east Milam County. The town of Port Sullivan was one of the county’s earliest towns, and although long abandoned, a cemetery remains which contains the graves of several noted Texans from the era. Tickets are on sale at True Value Hardware and Cameron Chiropractic Clinic, or may be purchased at the door. For more information, or to make a donation to the silent auction, contact E. J. Provasek at 697-2556, J. C. Wheeler at 605-0442, or any member of San Andres Masonic Lodge. Further information on Masonic activities in the area can be found on their blog at milammasons.blogspot.com.

Lexington Lodge Hosts Forum and Exams on Sat. 2/5

2011-02-02T08:00:00.002-06:00

Lexington Lodge No. 138 will host a Masonic Forum and Certificate Exams under the direction of RW T. K. Anthony on Saturday, February 5. The forum begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Certificate Class at 1:00 p.m. R.W. Lunch will be served. Lexington Lodge extends a warm invitation to anyone wishing to further their proficiency on the degree work, even if you are not ready to sit for your exam.

Lexington Lodge #138 is located at 649 Main St. in Lexington. Stated meetings in Lexington are the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information please contact PM Johnny Menges at mengesjohnny@yahoo.com.

MM Degree in Cameron on Sat. 1/22

2011-01-13T09:09:00.001-06:00

Please join the brothers at San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron on the morning of Sat. Jan. 22 for the raising of a Master Mason. The degree will begin at 10:00 with a light lunch to follow. Participation is encouraged so if you would like to play a part please contact Hank Clore on h_clore@hotmail.com.

See you there!

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

2010-11-25T08:16:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-07T16:28:00.000-06:00

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

2010-11-05T18:01:00.000-05:00

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

2010-11-03T07:56:00.001-05:00

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

2010-10-24T11:01:00.002-05:00

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

2010-10-24T10:49:00.000-05:00

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

2010-10-22T08:52:00.001-05:00

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

2010-09-24T10:13:00.001-05:00

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

2010-09-11T13:48:00.001-05:00

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)

2010-06-16T11:35:00.008-05:00

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

2010-06-16T11:03:00.001-05:00

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

2010-04-12T21:10:00.000-05:00

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

2010-04-07T12:06:00.000-05:00

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

2010-03-22T08:40:00.000-05:00

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

2010-03-02T09:25:00.000-06:00

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

2010-02-23T22:14:00.001-06:00

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

2010-02-16T08:27:00.001-06:00

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

2010-01-19T21:34:00.002-06:00

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

2010-01-13T11:28:00.000-06:00

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

2010-01-01T20:14:00.004-06:00

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!

Master's Degree in Rosebud on 12/30

2009-12-22T19:41:00.002-06:00

All Master Masons in the area are invited to attend a Master's Degree at Rosebud Lodge #745 in Rosebud, TX on the evening of Wednesday, December 30 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bros. Tommy McCormick and Barton Felton from Thorndale Lodge #978 are coordinating the degree team so please contact them if you would like to participate.

There will also be food and sweets so come early and join the fellowship beginning at 6:00.

Christmastime in Thorndale!

2009-12-21T06:17:00.005-06:00

The brothers in Thorndale were busy this Christmas helping with their town's Christmas festivities. In addition to helping hang the town's decorations, the Lodge sponsored the Shriners from Ben Hur Shrine in Austin, who came to town and put on a show. They also had a booth selling sausage wraps and refreshments.

A few pics are included here. To see the whole album click here.

Brothers from the Ben Hur Shrine entertained the crowd. (Photo by Bill Crist of The Cameron Herald.)

Fun for the kids!

Thanks to all who came out to help!

Bro. Trey Gilchrist spreads Christmas cheer in preparation for the parade.

Lodges to Participate in Local Christmas Parades

2009-11-27T07:50:00.003-06:00

The Christmas season kicks off during the first week in December with several area Christmas parades, and local Lodges will be participating. Brothers in Rosebud and Lott are putting together a float that will be used in several parades. In order of date:

On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Carolina Lodge #330 in Lott will be participating in their city's parade with a float. All local brothers and family members are invited to come and ride along. Also the Lodge will be selling hot chocolate and coffee underneath its new awning on the main street in Lott.

On Thursday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Rosebud Lodge #745 will also have a float in their city's Christmas Parade. Santa will be riding along! (There is a rumor that he bears an uncanny resemblance to Bro. Charlie Groseclose.)

On Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Thorndale Lodge #978 will be having a BBQ sandwich and wraparound fundraiser during the Thorndale Christmas Parade. Anyone who’d like to help out, please contact Trey Felton at tfelton@ercot.com, or 512-638-5958. The Lodge is also selling raffle tickets and the winner will be drawn out during the parade. In addition the Lodge is sponsoring the Shriners in the parade, and will host a luncheon for them afterwards at the Lodge.

Also on Saturday Dec. 5 at 5:00 p.m. San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron will have a float in their city's Christmas parade.

If your event is not listed here, send me an email!

Monroe Mortimer receives Golden Trowel

2009-11-15T17:49:00.002-06:00

The Golden Trowel award was presented to Bro. Monroe Mortimer on the evening of Thursday, November 12 by San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron. Here Monroe proudly displays his award:

Also present at the ceremony were other previous Golden Trowel recipients:

L-R: Barton Felton (2009, Thorndale #978), Eugene Morgan (2009, Milano #414), E.J. Provasek (2008, San Andres #170), Monroe Mortimer (2009, San Andres #170), Hank Clore (1995, Park Place #1172), Johnny Menges (2009, Lexington #138; 2000, San Andres #170; and 2004, Rockdale #414)

The award was presented by the Right Worshipful Roderick Holcombe, District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District 104:

Worshipful Master Albert "Hootie" Weller presided over the meeting and Hank Clore, PM, served as Master of Ceremonies. The meal was catered by Bob and Collie Terry.

Thanks to Peggy Lanford for the photos. For more click here.

San Andres #170 to Present Golden Trowel

2009-11-09T11:05:00.002-06:00

A Golden Trowel Award will be presented to Bro. Monroe Mortimer, PM, at a special open meeting prior to the regular stated meeting of San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron on Thursday, November 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Presiding will be Worshipful Master Albert "Hootie" Weller, with Bro. Hank Clore, PM, performing as Master of Ceremonies. The meal will be catered. Hope to see you all there!

Area happenings

2009-11-09T10:47:00.002-06:00

Sorry -- it's been a while since I've updated the Blog -- it's been a busy fall! In the meantime I've received some emails and wanted to update everyone on happenings in the area:

* Knob Creek Lodge #401 in Temple has their website up and running again and I have posted a link to it on this page. They have a calendar that they update regularly and they have a Master's Degree planned for Monday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. Their web site is:
http://knobcreek401.com/

* Zerne Lodge #615 in Holland extends an invitation for assistance in putting on a Fellowcraft Degree on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. They are specifically in need of assistance with the lecture for this degree. For more information contact Bro. Tim Smith, PM, at (512) 635-2310 or at timothy_m_smith@msn.com. Driving directions to Zerne Lodge are available on their Lodge Locator Page on the Grand Lodge of Texas website and on their Lodge Website at http://zerne615.blogspot.com/.

Even though the news hasn't been updated, the calendar events are correct so that we can all make plans to attend Lodge. As always, I can't post anything unless I find out about it, so don't forget to keep me in the loop!

Masters Degree in Holland on Sat 8/29

2009-08-10T10:43:00.002-05:00

To all District Deputy Grand Masters, Masters, Wardens and Brethren
of Lodges in Districts 45, 47, 48, 61-A, 69, and 104 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, greetings!

The Master of Zerne Lodge #615, Worshipful Guy D. Wilson, extends to the brethren
of our home District 48 and adjacent Districts of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, AF&AM, an invitation to witness the raising of a Master Mason at
our Lodge on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 8:00 A.M. in Holland, Texas.

We welcome all Master Masons who are in good standing with their Lodge and the
Grand Lodge of Texas, AF&AM, who can attend this ceremony. If there are those in your Lodge who are able and willing to assist with this degree, please contact
our Lodge degree team coordinator, Bro. E. Guy Willson at gwilson11@embarqmail.com.

Our degree team will rehearse on Tuesday, August 18th, at 7:30 P.M. at our Lodge Room. Driving directions are available on our Lodge Locator Page on the Grand Lodge
of Texas website and on our Lodge Website at http://zerne615.blogspot.com/.

This is the first of what will hopefully be three Master Mason degrees our
Lodge will conduct in Holland this year. Your efforts
to promulgate this event amongst the Brethren of your
respective lodges is earnestly solicited and greatly
appreciated.

With brotherly love and warm personal regards, I remain,

Fraternally
yours,

Bro. Tim Smith,
PM
Senior Warden, Zerne Lodge #615
Holland, Texas

Masters Degree in Thorndale on 8/22

2009-08-06T14:42:00.002-05:00

There will be a Master's degree at Thorndale Lodge #978 on Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 a.m. Come and help! For more info contact Tommy McCormick or Barton Felton.

Thorndale FC Degree on Sat 7/18

2009-07-14T21:39:00.002-05:00

There will be a Fellowcraft Degree this Saturday morning at Thorndale Lodge #978 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Come on out before it gets hot! Help is needed so if you're available contact Barton Felton or Tommy McCormick.

See you there!

Joint Installation for Tempe Lodges on July 27

2009-07-10T14:17:00.001-05:00

Brethren,

Please join us for a joint installation of officers for Knob Creek Lodge #401 & King Solomon Lodge #1427 on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 7:30 pm with dinner prior at 6:30.
This meeting will be in place of King Solomon's regular stated meeting and will be held downtown at Knob Creek Lodge at 16 E. Central Ave., in Temple.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Randy Clifton, Secretary
Knob Creek #401
King Solomon #1427

Joint Installation Ceremony Sat 7/11

2009-07-09T08:53:00.007-05:00

There will be a joint ceremony for the installation of officers for the upcoming Masonic year for the following Lodges:
San Andres #170 (Cameron)
Rockdale #414
Rosebud #745
Thorndale #978

The open ceremony will be held at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Cameron at 10:30 a.m. Installing Officer will be Bro. Hank Clore; Installing Marshall will be Bro. James Wheeler. Brothers are invited to attend a joint opening of all Lodges at San Andres Lodge beginning at 9:30, with family and guests meeting at the fellowship hall (one block away) and brothers joining them after Lodge is called to refreshment.

A light lunch will be served afterward.

The list of officers is as follows:

San Andres #170:
WM - Albert Weller
SW - Norman Lanford, Jr.
JW - Tommy McCormick
Treas. - James Wheeler
Sec. - Hank Clore
SD - Monroe Mortimer
JD - Dan Jones
SS - John Hairston
JS - Roy Martinez
Tiler - E.E. McCormick
Chap. - E.J. Provasek

Rockdale #414:
WM - Johnny Menges Sr.
SW - David Pendleton
JW - James Wright Jr.
Treas. - Albert Weller
Sec - James Maines
SD - Doug Davenport
JD - Bob Stephens
Tiler - James Powell
Chap. - Monroe Mortimer

Rosebud #745:
WM - Maurice Goza
SW - Stacey Maness
JW - Dan Jones
Treas. - Casey Stanislaw
Sec. - Joe Wallace
Tiler - Charles Groseclose

Thorndale #978:
WM - Tommy McCormick
SW - Johnny Menges, Sr.
JW - E.E. McCormick
Treas. - Edward Weise
Sec. - Barton Felton
SD - Jimmy D. Gilmore
JD - Delan Decker
Tiler - Albert Weller
Chap. - Alton Leroy Cast

EA in Lott on Friday 7/10

2009-07-07T07:52:00.001-05:00

There will be an EA degree at Carolina Lodge in Lott on Friday evening, July 10, beginning at 7:30. Tommy McCormick will be sitting in the East. We can use your help!

Rockdale OES Installation Sat. 6/13

2009-06-10T16:43:00.006-05:00

Rockdale Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 23 is holding its Officer Installation Ceremony on Saturday, June 13 at Rockdale Masonic Lodge, beginning at 5:00 with sandwiches and the ceremony starting at 6:00. Cake, punch and coffee will be served afterward.

Everyone is invited!

Here is the list of officers for the upcoming year:

Worthy Matron: Betty Alford
Worthy Patron: Aaron Alford
Associate Matron: Lois Love
Associate Patron: Jesse Love
Secretary: Gail Blackmon
Treasurer: Johnny Menges
Conductress: Mary Alice Poe
Associate Conductress: Sue Davenport
Organist: Dee Maines
Marshall: James Maines
Chaplain: Barbara Wright
Adah: Shirley Lane
Ruth: Mary Brannam
Esther: Nancy Clark
Martha: Deborah Reagan
Electa: Lola Pevehouse
Warder: James Wright
Sentinel: Eugene Lane

For more information contact Aaron or Betty Alford.

San Andres: Garage Sale on June 6

2009-05-28T08:53:00.004-05:00

San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron will be holding a garage sale at the Lodge on Saturday, June 6. The event is being held in conjunction with the "City Wide Garage Sale", sponsored by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce.

Details:

Meet at the Lodge at 6:30 on Friday night to tag and organize items, and to put out signs.
At 7:00 on Saturday morning meet to set up and organize items.
All types of items welcome -- clothes, books, furniture and household items.
Left-over items will be donated to local charities.
Proceeds will be used to offset the cost of the new fence.

Help and donations are needed! For more information call Casey on 254-913-7913.

See you there!

San Andres: EA Degree to preceede workshop on 5/23

2009-05-19T07:20:00.004-05:00

An EA degree will be conducted at San Andres Lodge #170 in Cameron prior to the District Education Workshop on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Master will bring donuts and put a pot of coffee on, so come on out.

District Education Workshop 5/23

2009-05-19T07:12:00.004-05:00

The 2009 Masonic Education Workshop for Masonic District 104 and surrounding districts will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at San Andres Lodge #170, 106 W. 6th St. in Cameron. The workshop will be conducted by Bro. David R. Kale, Chairman of Area "F". Light refreshments will be served. This workshop is for Masons only, but EAs and FCs are also invited to attend.

For more information click here to view the flier.

EA Degre in Thorndale Fri 5/15

2009-05-13T10:20:00.000-05:00

There will be an EA degree in Thorndale on Friday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. Come on out, we need your help!

Rockdale: EA Degree on Tuesday night

2009-05-10T10:02:00.003-05:00

A EA degree will be conducted for two candidates on the evening of Tuesday, May 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Rockdale Lodge #414.

York Rite Festival in Temple on June 20

2009-05-10T09:46:00.003-05:00

Temple Chapter and Council are sponsoring a York Rite festival on June 20 to be held at Knob Creek Lodge #401 in downtown Temple at 16 E. Central Ave.

Registration/breakfast at 7am, degrees begin at 8am. The fee is $150 and covers Chapter, Council and Commandery degree fees and first years dues.

For more details please contact Bro. Randy Clifton at 254-931-6907.

Bro. Randy is also Secretary of Knob Creek Lodge #401 and King Solomon Lodge #1427 in Temple and extends an open invitation for brothers to visit.

Meeting nights are:
Knob Creek #401 : 1st Monday
King Solomon #1427 : 2nd and 4th Monday

Also there is ritual practice at King Solomon Lodge every Thursday night from 6-9, come and go.

Carolina: EA Degree on Saturday

2009-05-08T06:26:00.003-05:00

An EA Degree will be held at Carolina Lodge #330 in Lott at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009. If you feel like helping out with the degree please contact Joe Wallace.

Zerne Lodge (Holland) Cornerstone Dedication on May 15

2009-05-07T07:53:00.002-05:00

To all District Deputy Grand Masters, Masters, Wardens and Brethren of the Lodges of Districts 45, 47, 48, 61-A, 69, and 104 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, greetings!

The Master of Zerne Lodge #615, Worshipful E. Guy Wilson, extends to the brethren of our home District 48 and adjacent Districts of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, AF&AM, an invitation to witness the leveling of a cornerstone at a Holland ISD School on Friday, May 15, 2009, in Holland, Texas.

Our main reason for reaching out to adjacent districts is that we attempted this Leveling Ceremony once this morning with insufficient attendance by Past Masters to legally open a representation of the Grand Lodge of Texas, thus prompting us to have to reschedule at the last minute, which no doubt reflected negatively on Masonry and our Lodge. We beseech all Past Masters who can attend this ceremony and assist with the opening of the representation of the Grand Lodge to come to Zerne Lodge 615 in Holland, TX, on May 15, at 9:00 a.m. Driving directions are available on our Lodge Locator Page on the Grand Lodge of Texas website.

Zerne Lodge #615 will open a called meeting at 9 AM in our Lodge Room in Holland, followed soon thereafter by the opening of a represenatation of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas. We will then adjourn to the school construction site to conduct the ceremony which is expected to be wtnessed by many of the students of the school district. The ceremony is to be officiated by R:W: Archie W. Scott, the Grand Treasurer of the MW GLofTX.

This is the third Cornerstone Leveling ceremony to be conducted in Holland in 10 years and continues the great Texas Masonic tradition of supporting public education in our communities. Your efforts to promulgate this event amongst the Brethren, especially Past Masters, of your respective lodges is earnestly solicited and greatly appreciated.

With brotherly love and warm personal regards, I remain,

Fraternally yours,

Bro. Tim Smith, PM
Junior Warden, Zerne Lodge #615
Holland, Texas

Local activities for May 9

2009-05-07T07:30:00.002-05:00

Several things happening on Saturday, May 9:

* San Andres has a Lodge cleanup day starting at 8:00 a.m. The main goal is to tear down the old fence on the east side of the parking lot, but we will also spend time cleaning the inside of the Lodge. Bring your tools!

* Rockdale Lodge has a fish fry benefiting their scholarship fund, from 11-2 at the Lodge. Tickets are $7 per plate.

* Carolina Lodge in Lott is putting on an EA for Austin Parker at 5 p.m.

If there is something else going on that's not listed it's because nobody told me about it! Please send email to sanandreslodge@gmail.com.

Master's Degree in Rosebud on Mon. 5/4

2009-04-27T08:36:00.002-05:00

A Master's Degree will be put on at Rosebud Lodge #745 on Monday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. For more info or if you want to participate please contact Joe Wallace or Maurice Goza.

Milano Lodge Golf Tourney Rescheduled for 5/16

2009-04-22T10:38:00.004-05:00

The annual golf scramble for Milano Lodge #605 has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 16 at the Cameron Country Club. Cost is $40 per golfer and carts are available upon request. Sponsorships are also available for $150 each. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with a 9:00 shotgun start. The event was originally scheduled for April 18 but was rained out.

Rockdale OES Hamburger Luncheon 4/25

2009-04-22T09:54:00.002-05:00

The Rockdale Order of the Eastern Star is holding a hamburger and hot dog luncheon on Saturday, April 25 at the New Salem Home Demonstration Building at Fair Park in Rockdale, starting at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $6.00 each for a hamburger or two hot dogs, chips and a drink. Desserts are available for $1.00 a slice. There will also be a silent auction. For more information or to make a donation please call 512-446-5450 or 512-760-6911.

See you there!

San Andres booth at the Dewberry Festival 4/25

2009-04-21T07:25:00.006-05:00

Cameron's annual Dewberry Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Wilson Ledbetter Park in Cameron and San Andres Lodge will have a booth selling lemonade, limeade, sausage wraps and iced tea. We will meet at the Lodge at 7:30 on Saturday morning to load up and we will tear down the booth starting about 4:00.

Please give Casey a call on 254-913-7913 and let him know your availability. Everyone's help is needed and I have composed a checklist of things that need to be done. I will email the current status of the checklist so check your email.

See you there!

Preparation tasks:
Pay the C of C for the booth
Contact Steve Howeth about his juicer
Contact John Shuffield about his juicer
Get the sausage
Check the Lodge, find out what we have and what we need: cups, wraps, sugar,
splenda, foil wraps, mustard, ketchup, etc.
Get lemons, limes, other supplies, prob. in Temple at Sam's
Get tent
Get ice chests
Get water jugs
Get firewood, kindling and lighter fluid
Get a bbq pit
Get $100 of change and a money bag

Saturday tasks:
Get ice & water
Get bbq pit
6 people for load up at the Lodge at 7:30 supplies, drinks, ice, tables, chairs
Set up at booth site
Make a sign
4 Workers for 7:30 to 10:00
4 Workers for 10:00 to 2:00
4 Workers for 2:00 to end
6 people load out & haul back to Lodge
Take the pit back
Clean up juicers and tidy the Lodge
Count and deposit the money

Stan Parker is turning 50!

2009-04-20T08:59:00.002-05:00

Everyone is invited to Stan Parker's 50th Birthday Party on Saturday night, April 25. There will be food and music at his house near Lott. See the attached document for more info and a map.

See you there!

birthday_party_invitation.pdf