Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd at Travelers Lodge No. 390 F. & A. M.

It was a great evening tonight at Travelers Lodge No. 390 F. & A. M. with our District Deputy Grand Master Jason Harper and Brother and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, who spoke about his his philanthropic work in Polk County and shared inspiring stories of two of his heroic deputies. Awards were duly presented by Sheriff Judd.

Information For M:.W:. Joseph Fowler Funeral and Masonic Service

Brethren,

Funeral arrangement and a separate Masonic Service for M:.W:. Joseph Fowler, Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida will be as follows...

Funeral -
Blount and Curry Funeral Home
Friday December 12th

Viewing from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Reception/Celebration of Life 6:00pm to ????

Masonic Service by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida

Masonic Home of Florida

3201 1st NE, Saint Petersburg
Date and Time: TBD (This information will be updated when Grand Lodge provides the info.)

Fraternally,

R:.W:. Jeremy A. Tabak, District Deputy Grand Master 19th Masonic District

Passing of M:.W:. Joseph Fowler Past Grand Master

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of Most Worshipful Joseph Fowler of PTF United No. 153, who laid down his working tools and passed to the Celestial Lodge above this morning. He was a close brother whose wisdom, dedication, and love for this fraternity helped guide many younger masons, myself included, along their masonic journeys.

As further details regarding arrangements and memorial services become available, I will update you accordingly. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information.

Respectfully,

R∴W∴ Jeremy A. Tabak, District Deputy Grand Master, 19th Masonic District
Telephone: 1-813-748-6888

Spring Training Fundraiser

Brethren,

As we say adieu to the 2025 baseball seassion with the last minute stunning win by the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays at the 121st World Series held in Los Angeles and Toronto, we here in the 21st Masonic District have started the preparations for our next annual fundraiser during the Detroit Tigers spring training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. There will be a fifteen game schedule starting on February 22nd through March 21st. All of the game dates, times and concession assignments will be posted soon on this website and our Facebook page. Please make sure that this information is posted in your lodge so everyone who wants to participate can make plan.

All participants will be required to go through a mandatory training session this includes alcohol service training, this is per the Detroit Tigers concessionaire Delaware North and as requred by Florida State Statues. Anyone who missess any of the training session will not be able to participate.

Everyone who volunteers earns money for their Lodge and family members are welcome to join in the group. If you have any question email office@21stmasonicdistrict.com,

Fraternally,
W:. Joe Rogers, 21st District Spring Baseball Chairman.  

Schedule For 21st Masonic District Lodges Installation of Officers

The following is the schedule for the Masonic Installation of Officers in the 21st Masonic District.

RED indicates installation is held during a Stated Communication and is open to Master Masons only.
GREEN indicates that the installation of officers is open to Master Masons and the general public.
Click on the lodge name for further information, a map and directions.

● Corinthian Lodge No. 191 (TBD)
● Fort Mead Lodge No. 160 (TBD)
● Frostproof Lodge No. 229 (TBD)
● Haines City Lodge No. 219 (TBD)
● Kathleen Lodge No. 338 - January 3rd, Dinner 6:00pm and Installation of Officers 7:00pm
● Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 - January 3rd, Dinner 6:00pm and Installation of Officers 7:00pm
● Lakeland Lodge No. 91 - January 10th, Dinner 6:30pm and Installation of Officers 7:30pm
● Placid Lodge No. 282 (TBD)
● Poinciana Lodge No. 227 - December 27th, Coffee/Donuts 9:00am. Installation of Officers 9:30am
● Sebring Lodge No. 249 (TBD)
● Travelers Lodge No. 390 
● Tuscan Lodge No. 6 (TBD)
● Wauchula Lodge No. 17 (TBD)
● Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 (TBD)

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the District Deputy Grand Master R:.W:. Jason Harper ddgm@21stmasonicdistrict.com or Bro. Rick Schwarz office@21stmasonicdistrict.com.

Haines City and Travelers Lodges Trip To The Masonic Home

On November 8th the Brothers of Haines City Lodge No. 219 and Travelers Lodge No. 390 makea  trip to the Masonic Home of Florida in Saint Petersburg. The purpose of this trip was to deliver thirty-four Afghan lap blankets to the residents of the Masonic Home who are in wheelchairs. We were freated by a Brother and his wife, the looks on their faces were of both suprise and gratitude.

The Brothers who brothers who travelled to the Masonic with me include W:. Tom Leach Past Master of Haines City and current Chaplain, Bro. Adam Peraset, Junior Warden at Haines City, W:. John Donovan, Past Master Travelers Lodge, W: Ralph Jones and the ladies from the Lakeland Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.

When this project was just an idea in my mind. I set a goal of 15 Afghans to be taken to the Masonic Home. Well thanks to the hard work we exceeded that goal. Next goal is to make sure everyone of the 80 residents at the Masonic Home has his or her own afghan. Thank you all who had a hand in making this idea a reality.

Fraternally,
W:. Paul Wilson, Secretary and Past Master of Haines City Lodge No. 219

M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Florida New Grand Lodge Building Cornerstone Ceremony