Sunday, March 19, 2023

Lakeland Lodge No. 91 Fellow Craft Degree

On March 18th Lakeland Lodge No.91 conferred the Fellow Craft Degree to Bro. Jose Valentin from our lodge. Pictured L to R, Bro. Joshua Johnson (Chaplain), Bro. Neftali Mendoza (Junior Steward), Bro. Jose Valentin our newest Fellowcraft, W:. Joe Rogers P:.M:. (Senior Warden), W:. William Nelson (Worshipful Master), Bro. Andy Johnson (Senior Deacon), Bro. Ryan Greiner (Senior Steward), R:.W:. Phil Dixon, P:.D:.D:.G:.M:. (Lecturer), Bro. David Hobbs (Junior Warden), Bro. Jack Kemptster (Junior Deacon, Not Pictured), R:.H:. Dr. John Ellis (Tyler) and Bro. Richard Derk (Secretary). Many thanks to all of the Brothers on the Degree Team and to all of the Brothers who attended for their support.

Fraternally,
W:. William Nelson, Worshipful Master, Lakeland Lodge No. 91

Photo courtesy of W:. William Nelson, Worshipful Master, Lakeland Lodge No. 91 F. & A. M.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Lakeland Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 29

On Tuesday, the Lakeland Chapter No. 29 of the Royal Arch Masons welcome M:.E:. John Gray, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Florida. The Lakeland Chapter No. 29 of the R.A.M. and Polk Council No. 11. R. & S. M. meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Lakeland York Rite Temple. The Lakeland / Winter Haven Commandery No. 21 meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Every Master Mason should be a member of the York Rite, The Chapter, Council and Commandery degree explains what happened after the events of the Master Mason Degree. If you are interested in joining any of these organizations please contact myself or R:.W:. Pearce Dreadin, P:.D:.D:.M:.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Anthony Pickren, Past District Deputy Grand Master, 21st Masonic District

Photo courtesy of R:.W:. Anthony Pickren, Past District Deputy Grand Master, 21st Masonic District

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

District Deputy Grand Master Official Visit To Lakeland Lodge No. 91

The officers and Brothers of Lakeland Lodge No. 91 received and welcomed with open Brotherly love R:.W:. Gary Gordon, our District Deputy Grand Master for his second official visit (First in 2023).

Pictured below from left to right, Bro. Tom Romanishin of Travelers Lodge No. 390 the Fraternal Administrative Endowment. R:.W:. Gary Gordon, District Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Gregg Ridell of Kathleen Lodge No. 338 Masonic Youth Coin Sales, W:. William Nelson of Lakeland Lodge No. 91, Berman Pritt Jr. of Sebring Lodge No. 249 Perpetual Membership and Kenneth "Bear" Barefield of Poinciana Lodge No. 282 Masonic Education. We appreciate all of the time and effort of the District Deputy Grand Master and his Committeemen for bringing their valuable messages to our lodge

Fraternally,.
W:. William Nelson, Worshipful Master, Lakeland Lodge No. 91 F. & A. M.

Photo courtesy of W:. Joe Rogers, Past Master, Lakeland Lodge No. 91 F. & A. M.

Sunday, March 12, 2023

55 and 50 year pins presented at Placid Lodge No. 282 and Sebring Lodge No. 249


On Tuesday evening at Placid Lodge No. 282, R:.W:. Walt Courtney received his 50 year pin and on Thursday evening R:.H:. Richard "Dick" Miller received his 55 year pin at Sebring Lodge No. 249.
Photo courtesy of W:. Stanley Epling II Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of W:. Ken "Bear" Barefield Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of W:. Ken "Bear" Barefield Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of W:. Ken "Bear" Barefield Facebook page.

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Fellowcraft Degree at Lakeland Lodge No. 91


Brethren,

Lakeland Lodge No. 91 will hold a Fellowcraft degree on Saturday March 18th, meal at 8:00am with degree work to follow at 9:00am. We look forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally,
W:. William M. Nelson, Worshipful Master, Lakeland Lodge No. 91

                                          Map and address for Lakeland Lodge No. 91

Friday, March 10, 2023

Entered Apprentice Degree at Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Brethren,

The Entered Apprentice Degree that was scheduled at Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 on Thursday March 16th has been rescheduled to Thursday March 23rd, dinner is at 6:00pm and degree work to follow.

Fraternally,
W:. Eddie Buck, Worshipful Master Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

                                                Map to Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 F. & A. M.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

District Deputy Grand Master Official Visit To Winter Haven Lodge No. 186

On Monday evening Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 received and welcoming with open Brotherly love R:.W:. Gary Gordon, our District Deputy Grand Master for his second official visit (First for 2023). Winter Haven also had the honor of receiving and welcoming with Brotherly love R:.W:. Don Cowart, Junior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida.

Photo courtesy of W:. Dennis Wind via the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of W:. Dennis Wind via the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of W:. Dennis Wind via the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of W:. Dennis Wind via the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of W:. Dennis Wind via the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of R:.W:. Don Cowart, Grand Senior Warden, M:.W:.Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida