Room Reservations for the Grand Lodge 198th Grand Communication

If you are planning on attending the 198th Grand Communication for the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida and plan to stay overnight be advised that the host hotel, The Rosen Plaza in Orlando advises that the four primary dates for reserving a room, May 30th and 31st, June 1st to June 2nd are close to being booked to capacity, once all host hotel rooms are sold out you will only be able to make a room reservation at the overflow hotel, The Rosen Inn at Point Orlando.

If you have not made a room reservation you need to do so as QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, the group rate which is Grand Lodge of Florida 198th Grand Communication is $111.00 per night/per room. The Rosen Plaza Hotel room reservations phone number is 1-800-627-8258 or 1-407-996-9700.

We have been further advised that parking for non-registered hotel guests is limited so if you are driving from home or from the overflow hotel please try to arrive as early as possible to assure you get a parking spot. once all of the parking spaces have been taken you will need to park off-site. There is no reimbursement off-site parking fees, you are solely responsible for all costs.

The following are off-site parking lots and garages near and within walking distance to the host hotel.

Pointe Orlando Parking Garage - 9101 International Drive 
$8.99 For 0 to 2 hours
$10.99 For 2 to 3 hours
$16.00 For 3 hours or more

Orange County Convention Center - 9800 International Drive
$20.00 + tax ($21.30)

Rosen Centre - 9840 International Drive
$40.00 per day (Self Parking) | $53.00 per day (Valet)

Important Note: The Rosen Centre is a separate hotel from the Rosen Plaza and the Rosen Inn and do not provide any type of free or courtesy parking for Grand Communication attendees. 

Fraternally,
The Master Mason Association of the 21st Masonic District

Masonic Youth Jamboree at Lakeland Lodge No. 91

While we're deep into GMOV season, Lakeland Lodge decided to pump the brakes and hold a Masonic Youth Jamboree! We had about 120 people in attendance, great food, a lot of fun, and even better people! Money was raised, presentations were made, laughs were had by all.

A HUGE "Thank you!" to everyone who attended, especially the following:

R:.W:. Rick Wendling, R:.W:. John Dragneff, M:.W:. Robert Lambert, R:.W:. Haber, R:.H:. Greg Riddell (MASON OF THE YEAR!!!!), President of Int'l High Twelve Jeff Snyder, and 1st Vice President of International High Twelve Fred Kidwell. 

If I missed you, it wasn't intentional, I only have so much room!

Fraternally,
Lakeland Lodge No. 91 F. & A. M.

Travelers Lodge No. 390 Event Announcement

FWC Hunters Safety Course Hosted By Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Call for assistance from the Grand Lodge of Venezuela

Brethren, the Grand Lodge of Venezuela has reached out and asked for help in light of a devastating earthquake that occured in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on June 24, 2026.

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.

Master Mason Association of the 21st Masonic District.
office@21stmasonicdistrict.com

R:.W:. Jeremy Leslie, District Deputy Grand Master of the 21st Masonic District.
jleslie@21stmasonicdistrict.com.

Fraternally,
Bro. Richard Schwarz
IT Administrator and Social Media Manager, Master Mason Association of the 21st Masonic District.

Important Announcement

The Entered Apprentice Degree at Poinciana Lodge No. 227 in Avon Park scheduled for July 6th has been CANCELLED. Information will be posted if and when the EA degree is re-scheduled.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Ken Barefield, Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 21st Masonic District

M:.W:. Haskell Vest Jr. Grand Master Homecoming