Georgia Masonic Information 13 March 2008

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6th. District= Hapeville Lodge #590 has the Lakewood Traveling Hat. Rex Lodge #251 has the Rex Lodge Traveling Gavel; Riverdale Lodge #709 has the Jonesboro Travel Gravel. Mickey Fuller #720 has the East Point Traveling Gravel.

4th. District= Carroll Lodge #69 has the Carroll Lodge Traveling Gavel. Tyus Traveling Gavel is at Tyus Lodge #671. Temple Lodge #322 has the Bowdon Traveling Gavel. Buck Creeks Lodge #639 has the Buck Creeks Gavel.
5th. District= 5th. District Travel Gavel and the Clarkston are at Gate City #2.
2nd. District= Thomasville Lodge #369 has the one for the 2nd District


March 13, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Will confer the Masters Mason Degree. Thomas Golmon, WM 478-956-0334. Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm
March 13, 2008= Thomasville Lodge #369= Will confer the Entered Apprentice degree on one candidate (Chris Parrish) Eat at 6:30pm. And meet at 7:30pm.
March 15, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge # 87= "Rose on the Altar" Performed by Battle Hill Lodge #523. Eat at 6:00pm. and the play will start at 7:00pm.
March 15, 2008= Hampton Lodge # 70= Will be conferring the Master Mason Degree on Michael Sherwood Griggers and you are cordially invited to attend. Our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Ted C. Collins, will be attending. We will start the degree at 10am.and have a noon meal to follow the degree to which you are also invited. Michael is a Senior DeMolay and was a member of Clayton DeMolay Chapter. He distinguished himself in that order, rising to its highest office, State Master Councilor, during the 2005/2006 term. We hope that you can attend. The brothers of Hampton Lodge # 70 are practicing hard to present a good degree for all, especially Michael, to enjoy. Dress: Coat and tie recommended, otherwise business casual. Fraternally, Larry Griggers, Secretary (and proud father of the candidate)
March 15, 2008= Clarkston Lodge #492= Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser benefitting the Grand Master's and Grand Worthy Matrons Fund, in association with Starlight #421 OES. Start at 4pm. until 7pm. All you can eat for $5.00 each.
March 15, 2008= Sand Hill Lodge #350= Will be Conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on 1 Candidate. The Candidate is a relative of W. Bro. Johnny Broome and we are all excited to have degree work and to bring another member of the Broome family into the Order. Eat at dinner at 6:30pm. We are serving home made Lasagna for dinner and there will be plenty to eat. The Lodge will open promptly at 7:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there and if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to email me for more information or directions.W. Bro. David T. Melton ~ Secretary of Sand Hill Lodge #350.
March 17, 2008= Webb Lodge #166= 50th. Awards to be presented by our Grand Master Ted C. Collins. $7 per meet Please rsvp your meal.
March 18, 2008= Wolihin Lodge #390= Tentative Fellowcraft Degree. Tim Graham, WM 478-972-0848. Light Refreshments after Degree.
March 18, 2008= Acacia Lodge #452= Will be conferring a courtesy Master's Degree for Metter Lodge #435. There will be 3 candidates. We would like to have the sidelines filled for this special event. Please communicate this to as many Brothers as possible so that we can have as many present for our newly raised Brothers. Acacia meets at the York Rite building on DeRenne Avenue in Savannah. There will be a dinner at 6:30pm. Our present plan is to have the officers open Lodge early (before dinner). This will allow us to go right into the degree promptly at 7:30pm. Also, these Brothers are traveling from Metter, and we all know that this degree can make for a long night. Any questions, comments, or if any brothers can help with the degree, please call me at 912.596.3218. We look forward to a great evening! Fraternally, Guy T. Lupica, WM Acacia Lodge #452 glupica@comcast.net
March 19, 2007= Riverside Masonic Temple= Lodge Of Instruction. Worshipful Brother Ed Shaw, Custodian of the Uniform Work, will conduct a Lodge of Instructions. Lodge Officers of Lodges in Sub-District "B" of the Sixth Masonic District are urged to attend, all Master Masons are Welcome. These classes are designed to improve the uniform work in the District as well as in the State. Please avail yourselves of this important function. Classes begin at 7:00 PM and are concluded at 9:00 PM. Light Refreshments served after the meeting.
March, 19 2008= Screven Lodge #368= Is having a school of instruction Bill Shepard, our 11th District Custodian, will be teaching the classes. All qualified Master Masons are invited and encouraged to come. Light refreshments will be served. Please call for any further information needed. Fraternally, Richard Bailey, WM sbailey@accessatc.net 912-579-2300
March 20, 2008= Rockmart Lodge #97= The Grand Master will be making his official visit. This is also our Stated "100" member regular communication. Would like for all to attend, Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and eat at7:30pm. So come be with us. Harold McDurmon PM. MELD HLMMJM2@aol.com7th District. 404-379-2136
March 22, 2008= Unity Lodge #36= Jefferson Easter Egg Hunt and GACHIP Program at Jefferson Civic Center 65 Kissam St. Jefferson. Contact: Mark Bradley. Start at 6pm. until 12pm. We will be partnered with the Jefferson Rotary Club, Jefferson Lions Club and the Jefferson Better Hometown. We have also secured the services of a local dentist to assist in the dental impressions. We have the facilities donated by the city of Jefferson, who have also promised participation from the local police dept and fire dept.
March 22, 2008=First District Convention= Will be held at Ogeechee Lodge 213 in Statesboro,Ga. Start at 9am. registration, Lodge open at 10am. Meal well follow the meeting.Lodge location is in middle of town on highway 67 north from I-16. Hope to see you there.
March 26, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
March, 26 2008= Screven Lodge #368= Is having a school of instruction Bill Shepard, our 11th District Custodian, will be teaching the classes. All qualified Master Masons are invited and encouraged to come. Light refreshments will be served. Please call for any further information needed. Fraternally, Richard Bailey, WM sbailey@accessatc.net 912-579-2300
March, 27 2008= Thomasville Lodge #369= Will be conferring the Master Mason Degree on two candidates (Paul Massey & Frank Cienniwa) on March 27, No meal, meeting starts at 7:30pm.
March 28, 2008= George Walton Lodge #699= Spaghetti Fundraiser. Eat in or Take out. 11am. until 7pm. $7 for Adults and $5 for Children.
March 28, 2008= Douglasville Lodge #289= Will be conferring the Master Mason. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm.
March 29, 2008=Hampton Lodge #70= Will have a Pancake Breakfast. beginning at 7am. and ending at 12pm. and invites everyone to come join us. The proceeds will go toward supporting the charities of the lodge. Good food, good fellowship and a good cause. Donation $5. Please make every effort to attend. Larry M. Griggers, Secretary Hampton Lodge #70.
March 29, 2008= Midland Lodge #144= Bar. B. Que. BBQ Pork or Chicken, brunswick stew, Cole Slaw, tea, & bread. 11am. to 3pm. $7 donation - eat in or take out.
March 29, 2008= Cohutta Lodge #64= GACHIP Program at the Town Hall Red Clay Street, Cohutta, Ga. Contact: Ray Knittel #706-463-3201. Star at 5pm. until 10pm.
March 29, 2008= Fulton Lodge #216= Will host the GACHIP (Child Identification Program) at the Atlanta Masonic Center. For more Info Ross Laver RossLaver@masonicmessenger.com
April 1, 2008= Palmetto Lodge #74= Annual WB Brother Cotton Coggin Fish Fry. This event is free! If you plan to attend or have any question. Please contact Wayne Duncan WM. 770-474-1501 or 404-409-9609 by March 17, 2008. this is for head count only.
April 4, 2008= Fort Hawkins Lodge #418= Annual Bar B Que Fundraiser. Plates $5.00 each. Begin serving at 11am. See any Fort Hawkins Member for Tickets.
April 8, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= 25 and 50 years awards with the GrandMaster Ted C. Collins and The Past Grand Master. Eat at 6:30pm. and Meet at 7:30pm.
April 8, 2008=Dacula Lodge #433= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. Josh Griffin 770-252-3958 Sec. Joe Phillips770-932-0460
April 12, 2008= Masonic Home Workdays= Masonic Home. Districts 5,8,10,11. Registration 8am. and work start at 9am.
April 12, 2008= Zerubbabel Lodge #15= Sunbury Classic Fishing tournament and GACHIP Program at Shrimp Docks at Sunbury Midway, GA, Contact: Charles Bittle II Start at 10am until 3am.
April 16, 2008= Duluth Lodge #480= 9th District Stewards/Deacons Workshop titled "I am in a chair, now what do I do?" Will be held at 7pm. This information class will take the participant through every chair in the Lodge (except Sec. and Treas.) and describe and discuss the duties. Please bring something to take notes on and with. If you have any questions contact WB Roger Bishop @ rbishop@rushcomputer.com or WB Ralph Dennis @ bigrodennis@etcmail.com. This class is open to all Master Masons whether serving in an off ice or not.
April 19, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= Country Breakfast Fund Raiser 7am. until 11am.
April 19, 2008= Douglasville Lodge #289= 13th Annual FISH FRY, 11am until 6pm, $6:00 per plate.
April 23, 2008= Fayetteville Lodge #711= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
April 24/25, 2008= Cochran Lodge #217= GACHIP Program at Bleckley County Elementary School, School Drive, Cochran, GA, 31014. Contact: Eric Bisher Start at 4pm. until 10:30pm.
April 26, 2008= Meridian Sun Lodge #26= GACHIP Program at Griffin City Park Griffin, Georgia Contact: Bob Liddell #770.851.1021. Start at 5pm. until 1am.
April 29, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Family and Friends Night 5th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. Everybody is welcome.
April 29, 2008= Fulton Lodge # 216= GACHIP Program at the Atlanta Masonic Center in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: Frank Vexler #404-315-6839
May 10, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Ole Stockbridge Days. GACHIP Program at Stockbridge Elementary School 4617 North Henry Blvd. Stockbridge. Contact: Joseph McDaniel. Start at 6pm. until 1am.
May 10, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= Annual Fish Fry Charity Fund Raiser. Start at 11am. until 7pm.
May 10, 2008= Lawrenceville Lodge #131= Will have a Spring Bar.B Que. Start at 11am to 7 pm. Everyone is invited to all the BBQ you can eat for a small donation.
May 10, 2008= Midland Lodge #144= Breakfast Fundraiser. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, orange juice, and coffee. All you can eat! Only for $7 donation!
May 10, 2008=Grayson Lodge #549= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. Ronald W. Roberts 770-554-2234 Sec. Gerald Johnson 770-972-7287
May 17, 2008=Palmetto Lodge #74= Pancake Breakfast. Start at 7am. until 11am. All you can eat including drinks. $5 per plate In conjunction with the Palmetto Spring Festival.
May 22, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Past Masters Night & Memorial Day Program. Eat at 6:30pm. Meet at 7:30pm. Thomas K. Golmon, WM 478-956-0334
May 24, 2008= The Grand Lodge of Georgia= And the Traveling Men invite all motorcycle riders to a GACHIP FUN RUN. Starting at your location and ending up at the Al Sihah Shrine Center in Macon, GA. All Donation go to GACHIP. Plan your arrival time between 12pm and 2pm. Grand Master will present awards and tell about GACHIP at 2:00 P.M. Commemorative caps, etc to all participants. Food & entertainment on site. Mark Dugger 770-596-0311 md7792@att.com
May 28, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
May 31, 2008= Masonic Home Workdays= Masonic Home. Districts 2,3,6,7. Registration 7am. and work start at 8am.
May 31, 2008= Bartlett Lodge #139= We have finalized the date time and location for the North Ga Masonic Festival at Paulding Meadows in Dallas. We are having the GAchips program there as well as several distinguished speakers have already been lined up. Start at 9am. and Booth are limited!! You can sign up on the website at www.masonicfestival.com We will also be hosting a GACHIPS event at the Festival.
June 6/7, 2008= Walton Lodge #200= Shady Dale Rodeo at the Rodeo Fairgrounds Start at 8pm. GACHIP Program. Contact: Merill Clark. Start at 4pm. until 1am.
June 7, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= 1st Annual Homecoming.
June 12, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Flag Day Presentation. Eat at 6:30pm. Meet at 7:30pm. Thomas K. Golmon, WM 478-956-0334
June 14, 2008= Fulton Lodge #216= GACHIP Program at Atlanta Masonic Center 1690 Peachtree Street. Atlanta. Contact: Dean Watts #770-560-9186 Start at 4pm. until 12am.
June 14, 2008=Norcross Lodge #228 =Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. Bill McNeal 770-449-1108 Sec. Bill Barks 770- 449-4419
June 16, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= Past Masters' Night. Eat at 6pm. and meet at 7:30pm.
June 20, 2008= Grand Lodge of Ga.= The Annual Georgia-South Carolina Masonic Exchange meeting will be held at the Greenville Masonic Temple located at 222 Howe Street, Greenville, SC. A meal will be served at 6pm. with the meeting to follow. All Master Masons are invited to attend.
June 25, 2008= Tyrone Lodge #644= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Eat at 9pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
June 28, 2008= Grand Lodge of Ga.= Tri-State, Ga./Al./ and Tenn. Start at 7am. In Greenville, S.C. 29608.
July 4, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= Annual 4th. of July Parade and Bar. B. Que. Start at 11am until 6pm.
July 12, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= Family Day. Everyone will bring a dish 1pm.
July 19. 2008= Lawrenceville Lodge # 131= Will have its Annual Car Show. Star at 10am to 2pm. Admission to the Car Show is Free. See the Lawrenceville Lodge web page for details on entering a vehicle as more information becomes available. http://lvlodge131.org
July 23, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Eat at 9pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
July 29, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Family and Friends Night 5th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. Everybody is welcome.
Augusta 9,2008= Masonic Home Workdays= Masonic Home. Districts 1,4,9,12. Registration 7am. and work start at 8am.
Augusta 9,2008=Gwinnett Day light #744= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. Gary H. Leazer 770-851-0997 Sec. Phil Walker 770-978-2771
Augusta 16,2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser. 11am. until 3pm.
Augusta 23, 2008= Mineral Bluff #483= Rock Quarry Degree. More info. later. I hope!
August 27, 2008=Fraternal Lodge #27= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
September 9, 2008= Jonesboro #87= 25 and 50 years awards with The Most Worshipful Grand Master Ted C. Collins. Eat at 6:30pm. and Meet at 7:30pm.
September 13,2008= Lawrenceville Lodge # 131= Will have a Fall Bar-B.-Que. Start at 11am to 7 pm. Everyone is invited to all the BBQ you can eat for a small donation.
September 15,2008= Snellville Lodge #99= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. Gary Lewis 770-237-3292 Sec. Herb Fowler 706-387-7415
September 19,2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= Four Annual Bruce Gibbs Past Master meeting honoring Past Masters of the 6th. District. Guest speaker, Most Worshipful Grand Master Ted C. Collins Eat at 6:30pm. and Meet at 7:30pm.
September 20/21,2008= Sandy Springs Lodge #124= GACHIP Program at William Payne House Mt. Vernon and Sandy Springs Circle Sandy Springs. Contact: Mike Lynch Start at 5pm. until 12am.
September 24, 2008= Meridian Sun #26= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
September 30, 2008= Stockbridge Lodge #691= Family and Friends Night 5th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. Everybody is welcome.
October 4, 2008= Midland Lodge #144= Breakfast Fundraiser. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, orange juice, and coffee. All you can eat! Only for $7 donation!
October 4, 2008= St. John The Baptist #184= Annual Sant Pit Degree. Starts at 4pm.
October 11, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= 23rd. Annual Chicken-Que. Start at 11am until 5pm.
October 11, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= Annual BBQ Charity Fund Raiser. Start at 11am. until 7pm.
October 11, 2008=Duluth Lodge #480 = Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. Dale Moore 678-357-3265 Sec. Clinton Thompson 770-476-3089
October 28&29, 2008= Grand Lodge of Georgia= Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Georgia at Macon City Auditorium. Start 9am. until 5pm. on 21st and 9am. until 12pm on 22nd.
October 29, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Led by W.Brother Ed Shaw, State Chairman of District Custodians. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us. Eat at 9pm.
November 6, 2008= Mountain Park #729= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. John D. Heckert 770-962-1443 Sec. Bill Lewis 770-921-8194
November 11, 2008= Lakewood Lodge #443= 25 and 50 year Awards and Past Master Day. Start at 2pm.
November 11, 2008= Meridian Sun Lodge #26 = Will do The Empty Chair Degree. Eat at 6:30pm and meet at 7:30pm.
November 19, 2008= Hampton Lodge #70= South Side Memorial Association at 6:30pm. and Lodge of Instruction at 7:30pm. Eat at 9pm. All Master Mason are Welcome to join us.
December 9, 2008= Jonesboro Lodge #87= 159th. Annual Communication. Election of Officers. Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm.
December 11, 2008= Mickey Fuller Lodge #720= Election of Officers. Eat at 6:30pm. Meet at 7:30pm. Thomas K. Golmon, WM 478-956-0334
December 30, 2008=Stockbridge Lodge #691= Family and Friends Night 5th Tuesday of month. Dinner at 6pm. everybody is welcome.
January 22, 2008= Buford Lodge #292= Gwinnett County Masonic Association 2008 Eat at 6:30pm. and meet at 7:30pm. W.M. Wiley Forrester III 770-271-2368 Sec. Jeffrey Wise 678-714-5621