DeMolay at Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Brethren,

We are at the end of the long journey to adopting a DeMeolay at Lake Wales, I need all applications, teaching modules and background checks turned in as soon as possible for the men that are interested in becoming advisors.

This is it gentlemen, this is what we all talk about, how important investing our time and energy into the next generation is, and here's our opportunity 

Feel free to message me on here, or my phone at (863) 221-9228.

Fraternally,
Bro. Timothy Ratliff, Junior Warden Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Alas My Brother... W:. Larry Witchard

We've just been informed by R:.W:. Ron Mincey that a Celebration of Life service for W:. Larry Witchard of Fort Meade Lodge No. 160 will be held next Sunday March 15th at 3:00pm at the First United Methodist Chuch located at 135 East Broadway. Please let any other Brothers know.

Fraternally,

R:.W:. Bill Doolin, Secretary/Treasurer Master Mason Association / Secretary Kathleen Lodge No. 338

Lake Wales Lodge No 242 Rabbie Burns Night Fundraiser

Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 F. & A. M. presenting a check for $700 to the Candlelight Christian Academy. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward a student trip to Washington D.C.

Important Announcement About Sebring Lodge No. 249 and Placid Lodge No. 282

Effective on Monday February 23, 2026 Sebring Lodge No. 249 and Placid Lodge No. 282 have merged with Placid Lodge No. 282 as the surviving lodge. Stated Communications are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Lake Placid Masonic Temple, 102 North Main Street in Lake Placid. The former Sebring Masonic Temple on Home Avenue in Sebring has been sold and is now under private ownership please do not go to the building as you will be tresspassing. Thank you.

Grand Lodge Office Experiencing Internet Outage

Due to work in the area (Per Comcast Business) the office of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida in Jacksonville will be closing early today. The office will reopen for regular business starting on Monday February 23, 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Announcement of the Passing of W:. Jerry Haynie

Brethren, it is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I announce the passing of W:. Jerry Paul Haynie Jr., Past Master of Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 entered the Enternal Grand Lodge today following a tragic home accident. Prayers for his family, friends and Brothers. Service details to follow.

Fraternally,
W:. Dennis Wind, Past Master Winter Haven Lodge No. 186

A Low Country Boil Fundraiser (CANCELLED!!)

Brethren, Please be advised that the A Low Country Boil fundraiser that was scheduled to take place on February 28th at the Highlands Shrine Club in Avon Park has been CANCELLED. We have do not have any further information on if and when it may be rescheduled or if it will take place at all.