THE ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIXTH
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge
LI
2015
Part III
Of Maine
HELD AT BANGOR, MAY 5 & 6, 2015
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Table of Contents Special Communications ...... 472 At Thresher Memorial Park Kittery, Maine ...... 472 At Freeport Lodge, Freeport, Maine ...... 473 At Delta Lodge, Lovell, Maine ...... 475 The 196th Annual Communication – Day One ...... 477 Grand Worthy Advisor, Order of the Rainbow for Girls ...... 479 International Order of the Rainbow ...... 480 Rainbow Supreme Charity and Supreme Inspector for Maine ...... 481 Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay in Maine ...... 482 Executive Officer, Maine DeMolay Association ...... 484 Presentation of the Josiah H. Drummond Award ...... 485 RW Mark E. Rustin ...... 485 Grand Master’s Address to the Craft ...... 487 Report of the Committee On Masonic Jurisprudence ...... 493 Report of the Committee On Memorials ...... 498 Preliminary Report -- Committee On Credentials ...... 501 Commissioners of Trials ...... 502 Report of Committee on Grievences and Appeals ...... 503 Presentation to the Grand Lodge from MSANA ...... 503 Report on the George Washington Masonic Memorial ...... 503 Report of the Committee On Finance ...... 505 Presentation of the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation ...... 508 Committee on Amendments to the Constitution ...... 508 Report of the Masonic Bikes for Books Program ...... 512 Final Report -- Committee on Credentials ...... 514 Elections ...... 524 Report of the Committee on Masonic Education and Lodge Services ...... 525 Elections Continued ...... 528 Report of the Committee on Membership ...... 528 Elections Continued ...... 531 Report of the Grand Lecturer ...... 531 Presentation of the Lodge of the Year Award ...... 532 Presentation of the Simon Greenleaf Medal ...... 532 RW Brian S. Messing ...... 532 Elections Continued ...... 534 Presentation by the Distinguised Guests ...... 534 MW Stephen Allen, Grand Master of Masons in New Brunswick ...... 534 The Grand Lodge Banquet ...... 536 470 Proceedings of the [May
Report of the Committee on Child Identification ...... 536 Report of the Maine Masonic College ...... 537 RW Stephen Nichols ...... 537 Presentation of the Josiah Hayden Drummond Award ...... 538 RW Scott E. Whytock ...... 538 Suspensions and Expulsions ...... 539 Report of the Grand Historian ...... 540 Report of the Committee on Histories ...... 545 Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business ...... 547 Installation of Officers ...... 547 Remarks from Grand Master Walker ...... 549 Reports Not Read at the Annual Communication ...... 550 Masonic Charitable Foundation ...... 550 Committee on Fraternal Relations ...... 553 Committee on By-Laws ...... 554 Committee on Doings of the Grand Lodge Officers ...... 554 Committee on Dispensations and Charters ...... 555 Committee on Ritual ...... 555 Committee on Youth ...... 556 Maine Mason Editorial Board ...... 556 Committee on Insurance ...... 556 Committee on Returns ...... 556 Grand Treasurer ...... 556 Grand Secretary ...... 556 Judge Advocate ...... 557 Grand Librarian ...... 557 Report of the Webmaster ...... 559 Grand Lodge Officers 2015-2016 ...... 560 Standing Committees ...... 563 Report of the Grand Lodge Auditor ...... 564 Report of the Charitable Foundation Auditor ...... 566 Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters ...... 569 Abstract of Returns ...... 577 Long Service Secretaries ...... 583 List of Constituent Lodges’ Principal Officers ...... 584 List of Lodges By District ...... 618 Towns Where Masonic Lodges Are Located ...... 623 Lodges in Maine with Dates of Precedent and Charters ...... 629 Permanent Members ...... 638 Recapitulation 2013 ...... 646 Memorials ...... 647 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 471
RW Douglas B. Taylor ...... 647 RW N. James Coolong ...... 649 Josiah H. Drummond Medals ...... 652 Simon Greenleaf Medals ...... 656 Joshua Chamberlain Medals ...... 658 Raymond M. Rideout Masonic Education Awards ...... 658 Rules For Ascertaining Masonic Dates ...... 660 Masonic Calendar ...... 660 Grand Lodge Representatives to Other Grand Lodges ...... 661 Grand Lodge Representatives near other Grand Lodges ...... 664
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Special Communications
At Thresher Memorial Park Kittery, Maine
By order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master: A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A. F. & A. M. will be held at Thresher Memorial Park, Memorial Circle, in Kittery on Monday, May 26, 2014, at 10:00 AM for the purpose of participating in the dedication of this new memorial and honoring the Brethren who were on board the submarine Thresher when it was lost during sea trials. Grand Lodge officers will assemble at 8:45 AM at the Kittery Town Hall, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME. Attire for the dedication is a business suit (preferably dark color or gray), white shirt, dark necktie and full regalia. All Masons and their families are welcome to attend.
Per Order: David A. Walker Grand Master of Masons in Maine
A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A. M., was held on Monday, May 26, 2014, for the purpose of laying a Memorial Stone during the dedication of Thresher Memorial Park. Grand Lodge Officers present were, MW David Walker, Grand Master; RW Thomas Pulkkinen, DGM; RW Christopher DiSotto, SGW; RW Brian Messing, JGW; RW Mark Rustin, GS; RW William Layman, Grand Marshall; along with other appointed Officers and Masons. Most Worshipful David A. Walker, Grand Master of Masons in Maine, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form at 9:00 AM.
At the appropriate hour, the Grand Master symbolically set the Memorial Stone in place with mortar. The Deputy Grand Master inspected stone and reported that it was square. The Senior Grand Warden inspected the stone and reported that it was level. The Junior Grand Warden inspected the stone and reported that it was plumb. The Grand Master then declared the corner stone to be square, level and plumb, thus duly laid.
The Grand Master ordered that the cornerstone be consecrated with the elements of Corn, Wine and Oil. The Deputy Grand Master scattered the Corn of Nourishment on the stone. The Senior Grand Warden poured the Wine of Refreshment and Peace on the stone. The Junior Grand Warden poured the Oil of Joy on the stone. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 473
The Public Grand Honors were given, the Grand Marshal made his official proclamation, and a Benediction was offered.
At the conclusion of the dedication of Thresher Memorial Park the Grand Master closed the Special Communication in Ample Form.
Fraternally,
Grand Secretary
At Freeport Lodge, Freeport, Maine By Order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master: A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A. F. & A. M. will be held at Freeport Lodge #23 in Freeport on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 for the purpose of attending the 200th Anniversary Celebration of Freeport Lodge. The agenda, under the direction of Most Worshipful Charles E. Ridlon, Past Grand Master, is as follows: 10:30 to 12:00 -- Welcoming ceremonies for dignitaries from the Grand Lodge of Maine and Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. We were one of only thirty-one lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts before Maine became at State in 1820, and we have invited the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to join us in this memorable celebration. 12:00 to 1:00 -- Light lunch served in the dining area. 1:00 to 1:30 --History of Freeport Lodge presented by Past Master, Worshipful Brother Peter Cutler. 1:30 to 2:00 -- Presentation of the local history of the Ulster Scots by local historian, John Mann. 2:00 to 2:30 -- Remarks by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 2:30 to 3:00 -- Remarks by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine Freeport Lodge is located at 33 Mallet Drive, Freeport. All officers should plan on arriving by 10:00 AM. Attire for all Elected Grand Lodge officers shall be Morning Suits. Other Grand Lodge Officers dress will be Tuxedo or dark business suit and full regalia. All Masons and their guests are welcome. If any officer of the Grand Lodge is not able to attend, I would like to know as soon as possible. 474 Proceedings of the [May
Thank you.
Per Order: David A. Walker Grand Master of Masons in Maine
At 10:30 AM MW David Walker, Grand Master of Masons in Maine and his suite processed into the Freeport Lodge #23. MW Harvey Waugh, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts and his suite joined them there. MW Charles Ridlon, PGM of the Grand Lodge of Maine served as the Master of Ceremonies for this joint celebration of the 200th anniversary of Freeport Lodge #23.
Freeport Lodge #23 is one of thirty-one Lodges in Maine chartered by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts before Maine gained its independence from Massachusetts in 1820. This event was a celebration of fraternal bonding that disregards jurisdictional boundaries and celebrated the work of Freemasonry in this community. Two great Grand Lodges joined in celebration of this event.
At High Twelve a delightful lunch was served and enjoyed by all in attendance. The work of the day continued at 1:00 PM.
W Peter Cutler, Past Master of Freeport Lodge #23, offered a presentation of the history of Freeport Lodge #23. He traced the workings of the Lodge, the locations of its Lodge Rooms, and notable members over time.
John Mann, local historian, gave an historical account of the influence of the Ulster Scots in the populating, building, and culture of the area. By extension this group of immigrants have a profound effect on the present nature and culture of Freeport Lodge #23.
MW Harvey Waugh, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, offered appropriate fraternal remarks.
MW David Walker, Grand Master of Masons in Maine, offered appropriate fraternal remarks.
The Celebration closed at 3:15 PM.
Fraternally,
Grand Secretary 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 475
At Delta Lodge, Lovell, Maine By Order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master:
A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A. F. & A. M. will be held at Delta Lodge in Lovell on Thursday, 23 April 2015 for the purpose of honoring that Lodge for being named as Ritual Lodge of the Year as selected by the Lecturing Staff of the Grand Lodge of Maine. A supper will be served at 6:00 PM, with degree work at 7:00 PM. Delta Lodge will exemplify the Master Mason Degree. Delta Lodge is located at 920 Lovell Road, Lovell, ME 04051.
Attire for all Grand Lodge officers shall be business suit and full regalia. All Master Masons are welcome. If any officer of the Grand Lodge is not able to attend, I would like to know as soon as possible. Please join me in congratulating the officers and members of Delta Lodge as they celebrate this distinct honor.
Thank you.
Per Order: David A. Walker Grand Master of Masons in Maine
Delta Lodge held a special communication for the Exemplification of the Master Mason Degree Thursday evening April 23rd. As you already know, Delta Lodge was selected from all the Lodges in Maine as the "Ritual Lodge of the Year" for 2014. There were 70 Brothers present from all over the State of Maine, and New Hampshire. A roast beef supper was prepared by V.W. Doug Taft and served by Delta's "Kitchen Crew". Brother Doug thanked all the Brothers and their wives that supplied all the pies and cakes, and Wor. Brother Chris Rugg for taking over the slicing of the meat, and serving. Worshipful Brother Hobbie Denison won the 50/50 raffle and he is going to donate the prize to Crooked River Lodge's 50/50 raffle at their next meeting on May 21st. Lodge was opened by Wor. Master Dana Gregson at 7:00 pm. The Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine David A. Walker, and his suite of Grand Lodge Officers and Dignitaries was escorted into and welcomed to Delta Lodge. M.W. David A. Walker was accorded the Private Grand Honors, M. W. Brian Paradis was accorded the Private Grand Honors, and the remainder of the Grand Lodge Officers were introduced and accorded the Public Grand Honors. M.W. David A. Walker was welcomed to a seat in the East. 476 Proceedings of the [May
Wor. Master Dana Gregson completed opening Lodge and then had Wor. Brother Al Greenhalgh escorted to the East for the first half of the Master Mason Degree. Wor. Master Dana Gregson was returned to the East for the second half of the M.M. Degree. V. W. Brother Doug Taft had "First Gate", Wor. Brother Bob Drew had "Second Gate", R.W. Brother Barry Gilman had "Third Gate". Wor. Brother Chris DeCapua was the "Speaking Fellow Craft, Wor. Brother Lewis Bartlett was the "Wayfaring Man", and Brothers Jan Newhouse, and John Tom were "Non-Speaking Fellow Crafts". I would like to give special thanks to R.W. Brother David Eaton, Wor. Brother Mike Gavett, Wor. Brother Wayne Cadman, Wor. Brother Dan Lane, Brother Karl Furtado, Wor. Brother Bob Drew, and Wor. Brother Chris DeCapua for their help with the canvas. Brother Chris Mills was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by his father Brother David Mills. R.W. Brother Barry Gilman presented the first half of the Master Mason Lecture and Wor. Brother Farwell Sawin presented the second half of the lecture. Wor. Brother Bob Drew presented the poem the "Beacon", and Brother Cliff Brown presented "On Yonder Book". Brother David Mills presented Brother Chris Mills with his Grandfathers Masonic ring. It was a wonderful emotional moment for everyone in the Lodge Hall. Most Worshipful David Walker stepped down from the East and congratulated Brother David Mills and Brother Chris Mills and then told everyone with obvious emotion that he had done the same thing with his son. Right Worshipful Brother Harlan Harnden presented the "2014 Ritual Lodge of the Year Award". Wor. Brother Al Greenhalgh and Wor. Master Dana Gregson accepted the award on behalf of the Brothers of Delta Lodge. The "Traveling Gavel" was awarded to Oriental Lodge who beat out Crooked River Lodge by one member. Most Worshipful Brother David A. Walker thanked Delta Lodge for their hospitality, and told us how much he enjoyed the evening. Lodge was closed in "Ample Form" by M.W. David A. Walker at 10:00pm. Fraternally Submitted,
Wor. Master Dana Gregson Grand Secretary, Pro Tem
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The 196th Annual Communication – Day One
At the appropriate hour the Grand Marshal escorted the Grand Master and the suite of Grand Lodge officers to the stage for the ceremonial opening of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to conduct and introduce the Past Grand Masters of Masons in Maine. The following Past Grand Masters were introduced to the Brethren and given the grand honors of this jurisdiction: MW Robert V. Damon, MW George Pulkkinen, MW Harland S. Hitchings, MW Walter M. Macdougall, MW Brian A. Paradis, MW Wayne T. Adams, MW Charles E. Ridlon, MW Claire V. Tusch, MW Gerald S. Leighton, MW Robert R. Landry, MW W. Louis Greenier, II, MW A. James Ross
The Grand Master then directed that the out-of-state guests be presented to the Grand Lodge. Presented to the Grand Lodge and given the Grand Honors were: MW Charles W. Yohe, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut; RW Richard Maggio, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; RW Glenn D. Payne, MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; MW Stephen H. Allen, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick; MW Wayne Hitchcock, PGM of the Grand Lodge of New Bruswick; TW Clyde Townes, DGM of the Grand Lodge of New Brusnwick; RW Edward Burridge, PSGW of the Grand Lodge of New Bruswick; RW John F. Gordon, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire; RW Peter Iacobucci, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; MW Roger L. Crouse, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Vermont; and RW George J. Deblon, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Vermont.
The Grand Master directed that the in-state Guests be introduced to the Brethren and given the Public Grand Honors. Introduced were: Illustrious RE Kenneth A. Caldwell, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Maine, ME Steven B. Cobb Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Maine, Royal Arch Masons, RI Daniel T. Crowley, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Council R &SM of Maine, Ill Richard E. Hersom, Potentate of Kora Shrine, Ill Jesse Thomas, Potentate, Anah Shrine, Illustrious Alan R. Heath, 33o Deputy for Maine, A.A.S.R.N.M.J., MW Charles E. Ridlon, 33o Deputy Emeritus, A.A.S.R.N.M.J. Grand Sovereign, Grand Imperial Council RCC, Ill Jeffry A. Simonton, Active for Maine, RW Harold E. McKenney Jr., Past Grand Treasurer, Cora Ellen Moody, SWAA, IIORG, Gordon Kimball, State Executive Officer, DeMolay, Christopher T. Cassette, State Master Councilor, DeMolay, Michelle L. Walton, Grand Worthy Advisor of Maine Rainbow, Debbie Redmond, Supreme Deputy, ME IOORG. 478 Proceedings of the [May
The Grand Master and his Officers opened the 196th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine in Ample Form.
The Grand Chaplain invoked the presence and guidance of the Supreme Architect during this Annual Communication.
The Grand Master called for the communications from the Grand Secretary. He replied that there had been three Special Communications during the Masonic year: on May 26, 2014 at Thresher Memorial Park to lay a commemorative stone; on September 13, 2014 at Freeport Lodge to celebrate that Lodge’s 200th Anniversary; and on April 23, 2105 at Delta Lodge in Lovell for the presentation of the Ritual Lodge of the Year Award.
The Grand Master called for regrets received by the Grand Secretary. He replied that there were none.
The Deputy Grand Master made the following motions:
• I move that we dispense with the reading of the records of the last Annual Communication and that, as printed, they be confirmed. • I move that all Master Masons in good standing be admitted as visitors to this Annual Communication. • I move that the Grand Tyler be authorized to employ such assistants as necessary to aid him in the work of his office during this session of Grand Lodge.
All motions were seconded and passed without discussion.
The Grand Master called the Craft from Labor to Refreshment
The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to escort the Non-Masonic guests into the auditorium and introduced. Sammi Getchell, Grand Worthy Advisor, International Order of Rainbow for Girls of Maine, Debbie Redmond, Supreme Deputy of Maine, Mrs. Cora-Ellen Moody, Supreme Charity and Supreme Inspector for Maine, International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Brother Steven Farrington, State Master Councilor for Maine DeMolay, and Worshipful Gordon L. Kimball Jr., State Executive Officer for Maine DeMolay were introduced by the Grand Marshal.
The Grand Master invited Miss Michelle L. Walton, Grand Worthy Advisor to address the Grand Lodge: 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 479
Grand Worthy Advisor, Order of the Rainbow for Girls As many of you know the Rainbow girls as a whole share many of the same values that are instilled by our other Masonic orders such as Faith, Hope and Charity. For those of you who don’t know, we share these similar values because the Rainbow girls were founded by a 33rd degree Master Mason named Rev W. Mark Sexson in 1922 after he recognized the need for a girls youth group. Feeling that young women needed additional lessons he created our seven additional virtues represented by our color stations. We learn of Love, Religion, Nature, Immortality, Fidelity, Patriotism, and Service. Beyond these lessons Rainbow girls also learn other skills that will help them succeed in their everyday life such as confidence, public speaking and leadership. This year Maine Rainbow Girls everywhere have been learning these core values while celebrating our theme of “We Are One”. This theme has been encouraging the strengthening of our bonds between our fellow Masonic bodies. We have focused this year on bringing all the bodies closer together as the one family that we truly are, a very similar focus to your mission this past year. Along with this these we have been raising money for two charities this year which are the Lupus Foundation of America and the Merrill Rainbow Campground. The Lupus Foundations of America has led the way in the fight in discovering what Lupus is and how to cure it. This painful autoimmune disease is very difficult to detect and doctors still know little about how to diagnose and treat the disease. Our hop was to raise awareness and money in the hope that we can one day live in lupus free world. We have also been raising funds for the Merrill Rainbow Campground. This campground provides a gorgeous place for the girls to getaway during our annual camping weekend. The campground has also been used by the DeMolay boys and the Order of the Eastern Star for events that are better spent out of doors and we encourage others to use the campground as well. It was my hope over the past year that we could cross paths many times and we have. Without the support of Masons, Rainbow would be no more. It is for that on behalf of Rainbow girls, I thank you for all that you do, especially in supporting your Masonic youth groups. At this time I would like to invite you all to our “We Are One” Grand Assembly Sessions on May 29th through the 31st at Husson University right here in Bangor, Maine. Thank you for the invitation to be here today and for this opportunity to talk to speak to all of you and I’d like to leave you with on last thought, which is my motto for the year,”We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.
The Grand Master ordered the Presentation of the Colors of our Nation which was done by a color guard from the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of Maine under the direction of S.K. John D. Baggett. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the national anthems of the United States of America 480 Proceedings of the [May
and Canada. The Grand Master introduced the members of the color guard after which they exited the auditorium.
The Grand Master invited Mrs. Deborah Redmond, Supreme Deputy in Maine to the podium.
International Order of the Rainbow Most Worshipful Grand Master very distinguished guests and my Masonic Family. It is truly my honor to once again address this Grand Lodge and to bring you the greetings of the Supreme Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and my own personal greetings. Another year for our Masonic Family has gone by and Michelle and I are enjoying our time visiting with the appendant bodies as they celebrate at their annual conventions the successes of the previous year and setting goals for the year to come. Maine Rainbow is preparing for Grand Assembly and Michelle and I are reflecting on the past “We Are One” Grand year. We have had a very full year and while we lost in membership again this year- by 12 and we lost one Assembly- we are now at 11 Assemblies, we did not lose any enthusiasm. We left Grand Assembly last year with a very full summer planned, including several out of State Grand Assemblies and our big trip to Baltimore where 67 of our Maine Delegations, including our Grand Master, WGM Executive officer descended on the city as our very own Mum Moody was installed as the 2014-2016 Supreme Worthy Advisor and was escorted to the Supreme East as we sang “Grand State of Maine”. Michelle served us proud as the Page to Past Supreme Worthy Advisor, Linda Freimann and performed impeccable ritual as she delivered the “Dad Talk” after initiation. Sammi Getchell, our Jr. Past Grand Worthy Advisor proudly carried the Maine State Flag in the cavalcade and represented us well in the jurisdictional skits. Plans are well underway for the six New England states to welcome the world of Rainbow to Providence in 2016 at Cora-Ellen’s sessions. As we gear up for our “We Are One” sessions, we reflect on the last year and see that Michelle has truly lived her theme, we think about the support that we have received from our sponsoring bodies and especially the Grand Lodge of Maine. I was privileged to attend a few district meetings where I was asked to speak on my favorite subject – Maine Rainbow! I was always welcomed with open arms and always made to feel a “part of the team”. We were also privileged to have some of you with us at Michelle’s homecoming Grand family where we performed the “Dad to Dad” program – if you have not heard this program, I encourage you to contact me and I will have a team visit your individual lodges and have someone prepared to give the dad to dad talk with all of you! 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 481
As I personally prepare for Grand Assembly, with all of the administrative things that I have to do, I am brushing up on my ritual also—while very limited as an adult- --the girls do most of the ritual, I do perform the Majority Rainbow age of 20 or 21, I always think about the words as I say them to the girls…It has been more than 20 years some of the most important things in international life have happened, events so great as to change the course of human history and to make the world in which you shall live as a young woman quite a different place than the world of 20 years ago. One of the most significant things that has happened and one which prophecies untold blessings for the future is the interest manifested in Youth…..These words strike home and touch my heart as I think of my own experience with our Maine Masonic Family. Your interest in both Rainbow and DeMolay will be what helps us to continue and to grow your Masonic Youth groups. I have to say that I truly cherish the opportunity to address the Grand Lodge annually not just to update all of you on Maine Rainbow but also because this is my opportunity to thank, not only Rainbow’s Sponsors---those lodges who actually Sponsor Rainbow Assemblies, but also each of you wo is a advisor---maybe you serve on an advisory board and maybe you don’t----but if you attend and support Rainbow in any way, on behalf of Grand Assembly and your Rainbow daughters, I thank you. It is also my opportunity to thank Grand Lodge for your support of Maine Rainbow. Your generous donations to Grand Assembly and to the Campground (which will soon change from Merrill Rainbow Campground to the Merrill Masonic Youth Campground) have made it possible for our programs and for our girls, whether they know it or not, to learn the lessons and values of Freemasonry. Finally, to all of you, your all are the reason that we have Rainbow – and DeMolay- invest in the Youth Organizations that YOU sponsor. Your Masonic youth are blessings of the future. Our teachings are Masonic Teachings----we are preparing our youth through your support and teachings to take over for all of us, not only in our Lodges and Chapters but in our schools, our government, our churches, our hospitals and the list goes on and on. Because of our very strong Masonic Family, I think our future will be in good hands! Most Worshipful----It has been a wonderful year working with you---- congratulations on accomplishing your goals for this year. We look forward to working with you in the coming year and helping in any way that we can help you accomplish your goals.
The Grand Master invited M. Cora Ellen Moody to address the Grand Lodge.
Rainbow Supreme Charity and Supreme Inspector for Maine
I am delighted to be with you this morning to bring the greetings of Supreme Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and to express my personal appreciation for your genuine support. I am always proud to cite the example of our genuine family relationship as I travel to other Jurisdictions. 482 Proceedings of the [May
I am happy to report that Rainbow is sharing in the renewed interest in fraternalism. It is not a tidal wave at this point, but the tide is turning. Internationally, we had the largest percentage of Jurisdictions reporting an increase in membership than we have had for several years. My personal feeling is that this positive report has a direct relationship to the renewed interest in Masonry. Observation tells me that the majority of your new Masons are in the 35 to 45 year old age bracket. That is just the right age for their children to be of Rainbow and DeMolay age! We appreciate your encouragement of their pursuing membership in our Orders!
The Masonic youth groups expose these young people to the same values to which you adhere. We share the treasures that are the cornerstone of our country and are proud of the principles shared with our Founding Fathers.
On a personal note, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the support given to me by Most Worshipful David Walker. He not only took time from his busy schedule to attend my installation in Baltimore last summer, he also attended my reception in Auburn last October. My fellow Supreme Officers, who were in attendance, at both events noticed this and commented most favorably. Thank you, Most Worshipful. They saw, firsthand, that the Maine Masonic Family is everything I have been telling them!
Finally, I would like to give all of you an advance invitation to my Supreme Sessions that will be held in Providence, Rhode Island, in July of 2016. These Sessions will b'e hosted by the six New England states. More information will be available come fall but I do hope that many of you will be able to join us. Supreme hasn't been in New England since the late 1930's and we want to show them just what they have been missing!
Again, a most sincere "Thank You" to you, Most Worshipful, and to all of my Masonic Brothers, for the many courtesies you have extended to me.
The Grand Master invited Brother Christopher Cassette, State Master Conncilor for DeMolay to the podium.
Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay in Maine
Thank you, Most Worshipful Grand Master and other distinguished guests. I bring warm and fraternal greetings on behalf of all of Maine DeMolay. DeMolay is very grateful for all of the support that comes from our local masonic bodies. Not only do 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 483
we get support in regards to finance, but each of our chapters in Maine meets at their local masonic lodges. Not only do we share the same buildings, but we are able to learn from each other by sharing the same spaces. DeMolays grow up in these lodges curious about what the various masonic symbols scattered around the lodge mean. It is this curiosity combined with masonic support that inspires DeMolays to continue their DeMolay journeys into the bodies of freemasonry.
I myself have had the pleasure of making such a journey. Last year I had the privilege of joining Saco Lodge #9 and am now a Master Mason. Many of my friends in DeMolay have gone through the same journey. It is quite frequent that I come across masons that were once DeMolays. Let’s have a show of hands for any masons in the room that are or were at one time a member of the Order of DeMolay.
All of those with their hands up know what DeMolay is, but for those of you who don’t. Not all of you know the importance of the Masonic Youth Organizations. The purpose is not to make these young DeMolay boys into masons; that is just one of the great side effects that usually occurs. The purpose of DeMolay is to take the young men in society and transform them into better men and leaders in today’s society. DeMolay does this by instilling the seven cardinal virtues inculcated by the order into the hearts of the young men. These seven virtues are: Filial Love, Reverence for Sacred Things, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, Cleanness, and Patriotism. DeMolay teaches these principles, principles that were exalted by our martyred hero, Jacques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. DeMolay does this not only in the chapter room, but in the young member’s daily lives.
I looked back upon the beginning of my journey about 5 years ago. I joined at the age of 15, a shy and timid child who had no responsibilities. Over the course of the 5 years I was given tasks, given a chance to lead, and had a blast while doing it. Through all of this I was able to become the man I am today. Over the last year many young men have had the opportunity to grow and prosper in DeMolay. Maine DeMolay has been able to do great things this past year. This year the boys went to a Red Claws game, a Seadogs game, a Portland Pirates game, snow tubing, bowling, camping, and much much more. The members were able to fundraise for their chapters, participate in various parades, raise money for the Diabetes Association, as well as complete various other community service projects. The young men have had new chances to lead their chapters and plan fun, civic, and masonic events that they enjoy. Throughout this last year Maine DeMolay was able to achieve positive growth and will hope to do it again this coming year. But we cannot do it alone. Maine DeMolay thrives on all of the masonic support given from the local lodges. DeMolay greatly benefits from the time and energy that masonry gives into helping us out. I cannot speak enough about how crucial masonic support is for this organization. Without the masonic support we get from the masons it would be impossible to do all of the great things DeMolay does for the youth in this state. 484 Proceedings of the [May
I thank you all for your support and thank you for the chance to speak tonight. The Grand Master invited W Gordon Kimball, Jr., State Executive Office of DeMolay in Maine to the podium.
Executive Officer, Maine DeMolay Association
It is a great pleasure to once again be able to come here and bring you the greetings of DeMolay International, its Grand Master and the Supreme Council of DeMolay as well as my own warm and Fraternal greetings, and to wish you a most successful session.
Maine DeMolay experienced positive success last year with our membership as we grew by one and we added one new chapter. Our wreaths across America was once again a success and with the continued support of all the masonic Family we were able to raise enough money for more than 500 wreaths last year. But once again I am going to ask for your help in growing DeMolay across this state. DeMolay is a Youth fraternal group for boys between the ages of 12 to 21 and we are sponsored by masons and Masonic bodies. We currently have 5 active chapters here in Maine and that is a very low number considering the size of this state. With 24 Masonic Districts in Maine and just under190 lodges we should have more youth groups.ie DeMolay Chapters and or Rainbow Assemblies.
Every year I speak about this but this year it seems even more important. Masons are a very generous group and it shows with the Chips Program and Bikes for Books program etc. I stand here now and ask you most sincerely that you consider strongly starting a DeMolay Chapter or club where some of our youth may come and learn and enjoy the benefits of Brotherly love and friendship not to mention the rewards you yourself would realize.
All of our towns and cities could benefit if we would open our doors and our hearts to the kids in our community and offer them something new, a new place to come and meet, do new activites and make new friends not to mention the warm feeling you yourself would feel from knowing that you had a part in bringing these young people together. I will not stand here and tell you that it is easy but I will tell you that it is very rewarding work and that your heart will fill with much pride and joy just as it would with your own children when you see these kids excel rather it be ritual or a sporting event or a community service project. I have never had one adult advisor come to me and say that they wished they had never gotten involved or wished that they had done something different with their time. I would ask you that when you get home please go back to your lodge and have this discussion and seriously consider inviting the youth into your hearts be it boys, girls or both. I am more than willing to come speak and I know Mom Redmond is also. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 485
Most Wor Grand Master I thank you for the opportunity to speak today, Thank You for all of you.
The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to escort RW Mark E. Rustin to the podium.
Presentation of the Josiah H. Drummond Award RW Mark E. Rustin R.W. Brother Mark Edward Rustin was born in Old Town, Maine 4 January 1948 the first child of Jim and Fran Rustin. He attended Old Town schools graduating from Old Town High School in 1966.While in school Mark worked as a police cadet. Mark went on to receive an associate degree in Criminal Justice and worked at the Orono Police Department and the University of Maine Police Department. In 1972, he taught a class on "The Student and the Law" at Orono High School. In the mid 70's Mark was ready for a change. He took a position as a Captain in the Public Safety Division of the Medical College, in Augusta Georgia. While living in Georgia Mark rnet and married his wife LaVerne. Also while living in Georgia, Mark opened a Rec Center, which he named Kaleidoscope. It included an Olympic size swimming pool, which the children all loved. Mark gave swimming lessons to the young children and was a lifeguard. It also had a rec room with pool tables and pinball machines. Many hours were spent with teens, pool tournaments and loud music. In 1978, Mark and LaVerne made the decision to return to Maine. Mark took a job as a patrolman at the University of Maine. As luck would have it, a small restaurant went up for sale on Route2 in Veazie. This looked like a good opportunity so he bought the restaurant and that began a lifetime of cooking. Across the street from the restaurant was a little Congregational church. On Sunday people attending church would park in the restaurant parking lot, which was not very big, leaving no place for customers Mark, not being shy, confronted the Pastor about the situation. After several heated chats, the two became friends and Mark started attending the church services and eventually became a trustee. He even preached on occasion. It was obvious at that point that Mark had found his calling. He sold the restaurant and started classes at Bangor Theological Seminary and the University of Maine to get his Bachelor’s degree. When the Pastor left the church, Mark was installed as their new Pastor. A couple of years later, Mark accepted a call from the Congregational Church in Warren, Maine where he was ordained, all the while continuing with his education. In 1986 Mark received a call for the North Deering Congregational Church and started there in 1987. 486 Proceedings of the [May
While in Warren Mark and Laverne were foster parents for a handicapped teenager. They also opened their home to a church member whose husband passed. They made these two people members of their family and moved them with them to Portland when Mark accepted a position at the church there. Mark received his Bachelor's degree, with honors in 1989. He also pastored at Hiram Congregational Church. In addition to pastoring at Hiram and North Deering churches, Mark also did weekly services at Birchwood Assistant Living, where some of his members lived. In the early 90's Mark started a weekly haddock chowdah/lobster roll luncheon and a roast beef buffet to help the less fortunate and create fellowship among church members. In the mid 90's Mark was instrumental in the development of Guardian Youth Escort Services, in Falmouth. The mission was to provide parents with a service which ensured safe and secure transportation for out of control adolescents to highly structured schools and programs in an environment which supported the goals of the parents for their children. Mark was not only the spiritual leader of his church, but a real working part of the organization. He was the business manager, organized and participated in work parties and car washes. He was the head chef, shoveled the walks in the winter and was willing to do anything that needed to be done. One can't count the number of times he has helped homeless people and others with severe needs, usually not members of the church. He did this with no fanfare. Mark was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on December 14, 1985 at St. George Lodge #16 in Warren, Maine. After moving to Portland he affiliated with Comer Stone Lodge #216 in Portland. In 2007 he joined Howard Lodge #69 in Winterport, where he served as Chaplain from 2010-2013 and widows coordinator from 2011-2013. Mark affiliated with Seminary Hill Daylight Lodge #220 in Bangor on October 14, 2013. He is currently Master of the lodge. Mark served as Assistant Grand Chaplain from 2001 – 2012. In 2012 M.W. A. James Ross appointed Mark Grand Secretary. While in this position Mark spearheaded the Library Buildout project. He spent many tiring hours to help raised the money needed for this project. The project goal has been reached and construction has begun. Bro. Mark, for your tireless efforts for the Craft, for the Charitable Foundation and to me as Grand Master, it is indeed my great pleasure to present you with this Josiah Hayden Drummond Medal for Distinguished Service.
David A. Walker Grand Master of Masons in Maine May 5, 2015
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The Grand Master then directed the Grand Marshal to escort all the non-masonic guests from the auditorium.
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor
The Grand Master presented the Deputy Grand Master the gavel. The Deputy Grand Master assumed the Grand East and the Grand Master presented his address.
Grand Master’s Address to the Craft
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Maine: It is a singular honor for me to address this Grand Assemblage as your Grand Master. I have been and still am awed and humbled by the faith placed in me by all of you.
I would like to officially welcome our out of state guests. It is a special pleasure for me to greet you as friends of the Grand Lodge of Maine and especially as friends of mine. You honor us by making the journey to sit with us at this 196th Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge. You have made my special lady, Audrey and I very happy that you came.
When I was installed last May, which seems as though it was yesterday and 10 years ago at the same time, I told you of several items I planned on addressing during this past year. I have done as much as I physically could to make those plans come to fruition.
Item 1 was communications and I have to give myself a C for that. I have tried to keep up my calendar and communications through the District Deputies, but have only been partially successful. I pledge to you that I will strive to improve in this area during the coming year. You all deserve better in this regard than I have provided. 488 Proceedings of the [May
Item 2 was District Calendars. Most Districts have been using the free calendar which our Webmaster, Wor. Ed King provided and I owe him a debt of gratitude for his efforts. A few Districts are using them only partially and a couple of Districts not at all. I have stressed this more than once this past years and my question to those District Deputies is, why aren’t these being used? I will be speaking to each of you very soon, so be forewarned.
Item 3 was ritual. The ritual I have witnessed this past year have been very good overall and in a few instances, outstanding. I applaud the work of the Lodges, the Assistant Grand Lecturers and the District Grand Lodge Officer teams. I also owe a thank you to your Junior Grand Warden, Brian s. Messing for his presentation on our ritual and the impact it has on us all at most of the District Meetings. It is a pleasure to share that love of our ritual with you Br. Messing! As you might imagine, this item will again be key for me going forward.
Item 4 was Civility. As with ritual, I owe most of my success in this area to one of your elected Grand Lodge Officers, R.W. Mark Rustin. He has spoken on this topic at District Meetings and even at Masonic meetings in other Grand Jurisdictions. Thank you, Br. Rustin! I have spoken about civility often, especially when addressing other bodies in our Masonic family. The feedback I have received is very positive and gratifying. As I said at last year’s installation, in an increasingly uncivil world, it is imperative that we as Masons lead the way in becoming more civil. Differences of opinion are common and in most cases, a good thing but we can disagree with one and other and not be hostile about it. At the end of the day, we are still Brothers and that has to count for something. Let the world see that we can and do run our lives and conduct our actions with others and be civil. It should be a hallmark of all Masons.
Another area I intended to concentrate on is regarding relations within our Masonic Family. At times it has appeared to me that each of us in our own Masonic circle has been working as though we were in a bubble, separate entities with our own agenda and not really relating to other members of our family. I have said from the first that we are one big Masonic Family and we should act like one. I have visited many times with other Masonic bodies including but not limited to, the Shrine, York Rites, Eastern Star, Rainbow and DeMolay. I have made the same offer to each that I would use whatever influence I have to improve how we work together. I am pleased to promote their activities and also that they have reciprocated. Last summer, Kora Shrine and the Grand Lodge teamed up to attend a Portland Seadogs game as a group and made it available for non-Masons to attend with them. That same event is planned for this year, on June 6th. I am open to joint events with other Masonic bodies as well. I have offered each body to take advantage of the online District calendars and the opportunity to have an article placed in the Maine Mason. I hesitate to single out any one group, but find that I must. I have been to several Installations of the Daughters of the Nile and have been stunned to learn about what 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 489
they do and that I had never heard about. Brethren, these ladies, all related in some way to Shriners, have but one goal. That is to support the Shriners hospitals, with money, visits and with homemade toys. As a national group they donated nearly $3,000,000 to Shriners hospitals last year. They second only to Shriners themselves in donations to Shrine hospitals. In my opinion that merits our esteem, applause and more importantly, our recognition.
I have also attended several events for Rainbow and DeMolay this past year. What exceptional young men and women are in those groups! I have witnessed extraordinary ritual be each, ritual that would be the envy of any Masonic Lodge. The poise, grace and courtesy they have exhibited leave little doubt that they will achieve great things in their lives and the Rainbow and DeMolay certainly have a place in our society. Indeed, in today’s society, there is as great a need as has ever existed. If you have not attended one of their functions, you owe it to yourself and to them to make that effort. You will be amazed. I traveled to Baltimore in July to attend the installation of our own Cora-Ellen Moody as Supreme Worthy Advisor of the International Order of Rainbows for Girls. Cora-Ellen has worked for many years and invested countless hours supporting these remarkable young ladies. The ceremony was indeed spectacular and there were many Maine supporters of Rainbow and Cora-Ellen in attendance. The installation was conducted by Maine’s Deborah Redmond, Supreme Deputy for Maine and she did a flawless job, entirely from memory. The whole event was special, befitting a special lady, and it was an honor for me to be present, representing the Grand Lodge of Maine.
I also noted last year that I was and still am an ardent supporter of the annual MS Ride. I know far too many friends and Brothers who have been touched by this deadly disease. I have ridden my bicycle each of the past 7 years to raise money for this cause. Thanks to many of you, I managed to raise several thousand dollars this past summer. I have to confess that I only managed to ride for 30 miles each day, due to the deterioration of my hip. I have signed up to ride again this August and I reach out to you for support.
Now that I have mentioned my hip issue, I need to tell you that while I limped along with the aid of a cane this past fall, I had replacement surgery in December and can get along quite well now. I had District Meetings on Friday and Saturday evenings prior to my Monday surgery and was back at a District Meeting 3 weeks after. I owe a great deal of thanks to all of the Grand Lodge Officers and other Brethren who were so good to me during this entire ordeal. It slowed me up, but thanks to you all it never completely stopped me. Of course, I owe the biggest debt to my wife, Audrey. She took care of me far better than I deserved and not surprisingly kept me from overdoing it.
The Dirigo Leadership Committee under the leadership of R.W. Jeff Sukeforth has continued to conduct seminars on request and has already started scheduling for the coming year. Every District in this Grand Jurisdiction has lodges that could really 490 Proceedings of the [May
benefit from leadership training. I once again strongly recommend that District Deputies take a look at the possibility of scheduling one in their area. This is not a mandate, but a request. There are many lessons that can be learned at one of these seminars which can be used by a lodge or not, depending on the perceived needs by the Brethren.
V.W. Richard Nadeau has taken over the leadership of the Mentoring Committee and has been working hard with local coordinators.
The Membership Committee, with R.W. Richard Bergeron as chairman, has been working to jumpstart our efforts. One of the first tasks I gave him was to create a video ad that would replace the Ben Franklin video that has been in use for a few years. I asked the opinion of the Franklin video of a few men in the 20 to 30 year age group who were not masons. The response was unanimous that it gave them a negative impression as it presented Masons as old men who were stuck in the 1700s. I asked the committee to create a video that would more accurately reflect who we are today. They brought in a Mason who, at the time he began working on this project was still a FC. That is Br. Chris Jones and what he put together still awes me each time I see it. As much as most Masons regard the Ben Franklin video, I have pointed out to them that the goal of this video is to impress those who are not yet masons and not those who are already. One tool that the Membership has offered is being used by far too few Lodges. That is the Masonic Rookie Program. We recently held the second annual recognition dinner for new Masonic Rookies in Bangor. Brother after Brother spoke about how engaged they felt as a result of taking part. The statics show that greater than 80% of Masonic Rookies have become officers in their Lodge. 80% Brethren. There are very few Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction that would not benefit from that kind of result. I find it baffling that every Lodge is not taking part and disappointing and frustrating that some profess a total lack of awareness of it. We can do better!
There are many projects that Lodges are engage in, some of which qualify for matching grants from the Charitable Foundation. Far and away the most popular project is Bikes for Books. This program, under the direction of Wor. Michael Theriault, has exploded here in Maine. In District after District I have heard from Brethren who are using this program. They describe how it has energized Brethren in their Lodge and how the children, parents and school employees rave about it. One Mason who is a school administrator told me about a young boy, 10 or 11 years old, had read 30 books because of Bikes for Books. My wife, a school librarian noted that it is notoriously difficult to get young boys to read, but that once this habit is begun it usually is a lifelong habit. We all have heard about the lack of name recognition that Masonry suffers from. In the communities that offer Bikes for Books, there are hundreds of children who are growing up knowing exactly who we are! Thank you, Br. Theriault!
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Your Charitable Foundation has been busy this past year. One item that will relate directly to the Lodges is that the Grant Programs, Bikes for Books, Community Betterment, Youth Activities and Project Graduation will now match Lodge contributions up to $1000 instead of $500.
Other news from the Charitable Foundation is that through it, a new Masonic Library addition is under construction at the Grand Lodge Office in Holden. Many thanks go out to Brethren who have donated to make this possible. The greatest impact on our fundraising for this addition was made by our Grand Secretary, R.W. Mark Rustin. Br Rustin put in countless hours and many, many miles to speak to Brethren, Lodges and others in support of this goal. A tip of the Grand Master’s hat to R.W. Rustin and a hearty round of applause is in order!
The issue of insurance has been on the table for what seems like forever. This is due in no small way to the ever changing landscape of the insurance world and what was a lack of awareness on the part of the Fraternity. We labored under the false impression that we could insure all bodies of Masonry under one umbrella. As it has been explained to us, that is like trying to cover a neighbor’s home under our own policy. Since other bodies operate under their own rules and constitutions, they cannot be considered child accounts. There were and still are some issues with insurance in lodges around the state. Our DGM has been very diligent in working with our Insurance Committee (Br. Fred Lunt in particular) to address these issues. I wish to acknowledge their tenacity in working on each issue to find a resolution and offer my sincere thanks. Another result of the changes in how we insure lodges was that it was discovered that some lodges were operating as building owners. This is not legal or wise. M.W. Wayne Adams has been working with many lodges to address this issue and we all owe him our thanks. One of my goals for the coming year is to establish a task force to review the practices of ownership, insurance and tax filing for all lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction. We need to get this under control before a serious issue befalls us.
Table Lodges have been another area of concern. A few weeks ago, I issued instructions to each District Deputy that the serving of alcohol at Table Lodges must be monitored by them at every event. We have become a little lax about following the rules that require no more than seven toasts and no more than 2 ounces of wine for each toast. I have reminded them of SR 75 which reads in part “The Grand Lodge Representative at each Table Lodge is authorized to intervene to assure that only two-ounce glasses are used and to personally intervene to halt dispensation of wine to any person more than the seven two-ounce toasts and to personally prevent any service of wine to a minor under any circumstances.” We cannot allow ourselves to fall victim to the false notion that these rules can be bent in the name of having a fun event. Should any accident befall a Brother who has attended one of these events and had more to drink than allowed, the consequences could be devastating. More than that imagine how you might feel if you turned a blind eye to these abuses and a friend and Brother was injured or worse. I do not want that on my conscience and will not allow any Lodge or Brother to put us all in jeopardy! 492 Proceedings of the [May
We must also be increasingly vigilant about our conduct in the online world. It is too easy to post a picture or a comment on a web site that is not appropriate for a Mason. Let us not fall into that trap. As Masons we need to do our best to keep our passions and prejudices within due bounds, remembering that each one of us is the world’s perception of our craft.
We have suffered the loss of many Brethren across the state this past year. Two of them were Past Grand Wardens, R.W. Douglas B. Taylor, PSGW and R.W. N. James Coolong, PSGW. The loss of these two Brethren has been felt throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. They were lifelong supporters of the Craft and I counted them as close personal friends. They can never be replaced but we can honor them by continuing to conduct ourselves as good men and Masons, as they did for their entire adult lives.
Another personal loss was that of R.W. Randy S. Raymond, who passed away while serving Grand Lodge and his District as District Deputy Grand Master. The Brethren of the 9th Masonic District will be trying to deal with that loss for some time to come. This loss seems all the more devastating because it came so suddenly and was unexpected. I was speaking to Br. Raymond at length only 2 nights before his passing. At that time he was just as full of life and enthusiasm as ever.
On a more positive note, I have been honored to participate with M.W. Wayne Adams and other past and present members of the Armed Forces to sit in as guest officers at MM Degrees. These degrees have made a special night for a new Brother even more so. M.W. Adams recently performed the MM Degree on an active duty serviceman for the 50th time. The work has been outstanding! I wish to thank M.W. Adams and all those guest officers for allowing me to be a small part of these degrees and to offer them and all other past and present Brothers of the Armed Forces my deepest respect and gratitude.
I would like to thank all of the Officers of the Grand Lodge of Maine for their time and hard work in doing the business of this Grand Lodge to the benefit of the Craft. I especially wish to thank R.W. Tom Pulkkinen, R.W. Chis DiSotto, R.W. Brian Messing, R.W. Scott Whytock and R.W. Mark Rustin for all of their support. No Grand Master could ask for better.
As I have said many times over the past year, Masonry special. One of the things that makes it so special is the bonds we all share because. We all took the same vows at the altar of Masonry. At that altar we promised to live our lives by the principals of Masonry and to be true to one and other. Let us never forget that those promises we made are binding and not mere words spoken as a part of our degree journey. So long as we keep the vows we made to each other and to the Grand Architect of the Universe, Masonry will remain the greatest Fraternity that the world has ever seen. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 493
Finally I would like to thank the Brethren of the entire jurisdiction. Remember. Brethren, it is about you, not me. Masonry resides first in every Lodge in the State and in every Brother. God Bless you all.
The Grand Secretary moved that: 1. The Grand Master’s address be refered to the Committee on Doings of Grand Lodge Officers. 2. The reports of the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer be referred to the same Committee without reading.
Both motions were seconded and approved.
The Grand Master then directed the Grand Marshal to present RW John T. Irovando to the Grand East.
Report of the Committee On Masonic Jurisprudence To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine:
The Grand Master was presented with sixty-eight Dispensations, most of them asking him to waive certain provisions of our Constitution and Standing Regulations when the clear language of those documents permit and in such other cases where similar Dispensations have been permitted by custom and usage.
From March 31, 2014 thru January 16, 2015 a total of 14 Applications for Dispensation were approved by the Grand Master for the Masonic Trustees of Portland authorizing the use of the first floor of the building for various functions to be hosted by licensed caterers, Blue Elephant Catering.
Two Applications for Dispensation (September 19, 2014 and December 15, 2014) were approved by the Grand Master for Union Lodge # 31 allowing the Lessee, Andrew Cunningham, to allow patrons of a dance to consume alcoholic beverages in the dining area.
One Application for Dispensation (December 24, 2014) was approved by the Grand Master for the Bangor Masonic Foundation allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages during a dinner dance. 494 Proceedings of the [May
One Application for Dispensation (November 25, 2014) was approved by the Grand Master for Bethlehem Lodge # 35 allowing the serving of alcoholic beverages at an event honoring the Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand High Priest.
One Application for Dispensation (March 9, 2015) was approved by the Grand Master for Triangle Lodge # 1 to host a small reception on March 10, 2015 and March 15, 2015 allowing the serving of alcoholic beverages.
One Application for Dispensation (February 20, 2015) was approved by the Grand Master for Tranquil Lodge # 29 allowing the serving of an alcoholic beverage to be used as a toast at a Scottish Rite event.
One Application for Dispensation (January 21, 2015) was approved by the Grand Master for Amity Lodge # 6 allowing wine to be served at an annual ladies day catered event.
One Application for Dispensation (July 10, 2014) was approved by the Grand Master for St. Paul’s Lodge # 82 allowing the serving of alcoholic beverages at a weekend dinner of the Scottish Rite to be held at the Rockport Masonic Center.
One Application for Dispensation (May 28, 2014) was approved by the Grand Master for Rabboni Lodge # 150 allowing the serving of alcoholic beverages at the Scottish Rite Council of Deliberation taking place at the Auburn Masonic Hall.
All of the above Applications dealing with the serving of alcohol on lodge premises were accompanied by proper Certificates of Insurance and the requirements of Standing Regulation 75 complied with and we recommend that they all be ratified.
An Application for Dispensation was approved by the Grand Master (February 6, 2015) for Mystic Lodge # 65 to conduct a Table Lodge of Instruction at the Bangor Masonic Center. We recommend that this be ratified.
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An Application for Dispensation (April 3, 2014) was approved by the Grand Master for Belfast Lodge # 24 authorizing the Low XII Riders, Central Maine Chapter, Widow Sons, Motorcycle Riding Association to perform an Entered Apprentice Degree on (May 12, 2014) wearing vests/regalia. It was subsequently found that this organization was not certified by the Grand Lecturer as a Degree Team. Therefore it is recommended that this not be ratified.
An Application for Dispensation (March 19, 2014) was approved by the Grand Master for Morning Star Lodge # 41 allowing the conferring of a degree prior to the required time restriction for a member of the US Navy who would be returning to his duty assignment prior to that requirement.
An Application for Dispensation (November 22, 2014) was approved by the Grand Master for Nezinscot Lodge # 101 allowing the conferring of a degree prior to the required time restriction for a member of the US Navy who would be returning to his duty assignment prior to that requirement.
Per Sec. 130. The Grand Master on being satisfied of the necessity may issue a dispensation to permit degrees to be conferred in less than the required time. Therefore, it is recommendation that both be ratified.
Ten Applications for Dispensations were approved by the Grand Master authorizing lodges to conduct Outdoor Degrees. These included the following:
1. Lincoln Lodge #3 (May 12, 2014) 2. Springvale Lodge # 190 (May 29, 2014) 3. Euclid Lodge # 194 (May 4, 2014) 4. Yorkshire Lodge # 179 (June13, 2014) 5. Skowhegan Lodge # 34 (July 1, 2014 6. Arundel Lodge # 76 (July 19, 2014) 7. Granite Lodge # 182 (July 15, 2014) 8. Kemankeag Lodge # 213 (July 28, 2014) 9. Cumberland Lodge # 12 (August 14, 2014) 10. Union Lodge # 31 (September 5, 2014)
All applications appeared to contain the proper requirements therefore, it is our recommendation that they be ratified.
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Eight Applications for Dispensation were approved by the Grand Master authorizing the wearing of full regalia for the marching in various parades within Maine. These included:
1. Delta Lodge # 153 (Massachusetts) ( May 7, 2014) 2. Abner Wade Lodge # 207 ( June 6, 2014) 3. Lewy’s Island # 138 (June 8, 2014) 4. St. Croix # 46 (June 2, 2014) 5. Oriental Lodge # 13 (June 27, 2014) 6. Washington Lodge # 37 (July 10, 2014) 7. Cresent Lodge # 78 (July 17, 2014) 8. Eastern Lodge # 7 ( August 1, 2014)
All of these applications appear to contain the proper requirements therefore, it is our recommendation that they be ratified. Seven Applications for Dispensation were approved by the Grand Master authorizing the wearing of full regalia for presentations of Bikes for Books or other awards at schools, holding a church service, participating in a Memorial event honoring local veterans, and conducting a fund raiser for Christmas meals. These included: 1. Star in the West Lodge # 85 (April 2, 2014) 2. Howard Lodge # 69 (April 14, 2014) 3. Abner Wade Wade Lodge # 207 (April 28, 2014) 4. Dresden Lodge # 103 (May 9, 2014) 5. Mt. Tir’em Lodge # 132 (June 13, 2014) 6. Oxford Lodge # 18 ( September 4, 2014) 7. Star in the West Lodge # 85 (January 23, 2015) All of these applications appear to contain the proper requirements therefore, it is our recommendation that they be ratified. An Application for Dispensation for Eastern Lodge # 7 was approved by the Grand Master (March 10, 2015) authorizing the holding of an International Night by the 2nd Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Maine and the 5th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick Canada at the Eastport Youth Center. We recommend this be ratified. An Application for Dispensation for Arundel Lodge # 76 was approved by the Grand Master (March 11, 2015) authorizing their tradition and pilot program of holding a Fourth Night in which newly raised masons receive the Master Mason Lecture, deliver proficiency, and receive the Charge along with other information. We recommend that this be ratified. Three Applications for Dispensation were approved by the Grand Master allowing a different date for the Annual Election of Lodge Officers. All three came about due to 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 497
the fact that there was a lack of a Quorum at the scheduled Annual Meeting. These lodges included: 1. Dirigo Lodge # 104 (December 5, 2014) 2. Howard Lodge # 69 (December 14, 2014) 3. Parian Lodge # 160 (January 3, 2015) Under the circumstances described it appears proper that a dispensation was requested and the Grand Master did approve the election of the lodge officers to take place on another date. (1886 p.155) Therefore, it is our recommendation that these be ratified. An Application for Dispensation for Bristol Lodge # 74 was approved by the Grand Master (March 30, 2015) authorizing a special election for the purpose of electing a Junior Warden. The elected but not yet installed lodge member was not able to serve. This was found to be proper (1866p155) and we recommend it be ratified. An Application for Dispensation for Siloam Lodge # 92 not hold the Annual Election of Lodge Officers on January 1, 2015 was approved by the Grand Master on December 29, 2014. It does appear that the only reason not to hold the Stated Communication and Annual Meeting on that date was due to the fact that it was New Year’s Day and for the convince of the lodge members. It does not appear that there was a failure for any reason to elect the lodge officers and there does not appear to be any emergency to disregard the by-laws of the lodge. As a result it is the recommendation that this dispensation not be ratified. An Application for Dispensation for Washington Lodge # 37 ( May 5, 2014) approved by the Grand Master authorizing the lodge Stated Communication on May 8, 2014 to be opened at 7:00 pm instead of 7:30 pm due to the Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden attending the Grand Lodge session. It is the recommendation that this dispensation not be ratified. An Application for Dispensation for Limestone Lodge # 214 was approve by the Grand Master (November 24, 2014) authorizing the lodge to temporally hold its meetings at a different location; this due to the fact that the Limestone Masonic Building Association had closed the building due to the fact of not having funds to supply heat, electricity, and water. A second Application for Dispensation was approved by the Grand Master (March 24, 2015) allowing the extension of the first application. Both applications appear to meet the requirements and it is recommended that they be ratified. (Note: One Committee Member being a member of Limestone Lodge # 214 did not vote on this recommendation). An Application for Dispensation for Kenduskeag Lodge # 137 was approved by the Grand Master (March 5, 2015) to hold a Special Communication at the Bangor Masonic Center due to problems with the furnace at the Kenduskeag Lodge Building. An Application for Dispensation for Lewy’s Island Lodge # 138 was approved by the Grand Master (January 23, 2015) to hold a Special Communication at St. Croix Lodge # 46 due to the fact that Lewy’s Island building would be dark until spring. 498 Proceedings of the [May
It is recommended that both of these be ratified. An Application for Dispensation for United Lodge #8 (November 7, 2014) was refused (denied) by the Grand Master authorizing that the 1 year resident requirement be waived due to the fact that applicant had lived in Maine prior. The Committee finds the action taken by the Grand Master to be proper and in accordance with the Constitution. The committee found that there were two Applications for Dispensation submitted to the Grand Master which he found inappropriate and as a result took no action on. These included: Composite Lodge # 168 (Requested July 6, 2014) and Excelsior Lodge # 151 (Requested July 19, 2014). An Application for Dispensation for York Lodge # 22 was approved by the Grand Master (March 11, 2015) allowing for the first reading of two applications for membership to take place at a Special Communication to be held on March 16, 2015. Although the Committee had questions concerning why this would be necessary it was found that the action taken by the Grand Master was proper. Therefore it is recommended that this dispensation be ratified. No other matters have been referred to the Committee involving questions of Masonic law and practice for consideration. In conclusion, your Committee unanimously moves the acceptance of this Report and the adoption of the recommendations contained therein. Respectfully submitted,
R.W. Robert W. Ferguson, Chairman R.W. Ronald W. Fowle, II R.W. John T. Irovando
The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to present RW W. Daniel Hill, Grand Chaplain to the Grand East. Report of the Committee On Memorials
Your Memorial Committee does here and now report that since our last annual communication 593 worthy members of our constituent lodges throughout this Great State of Maine have been called to our Eternal Temple on high, there to serve He who is the Father of us all. Of this number 94 were Past Masters of their lodges, 18 were Grand Lodge Officers, 2 of which were elected to the office of Senior Grand Warden. Their loss is deeply mourned by the brethren, and their families to whom we all extend our heart-felt sympathy.
It is with much sorrow that we make this report on the deaths of so many brethren. Your Grand Chaplains sent 152 letters of sympathy to Widows of whom we have 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 499
current addresses. Let me now express my grateful appreciation to the Grand Chaplains who have worked with me and taken upon themselves this most important responsibility. They are; RW Dwight C. Whitney, Sr.; RW Ken Hanscomb, Jr.; RW Neal R. Haines; RW Leslie M Gray; RW Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Tolander; RW Bakhtawer Bilal; RW Rev. Jack Cole; RW Robert A. Hancock; and RW Mark S. Zimmerman.
With profound sorrow I would be pleased to make special mention of three particular past Grand Lodge Officers.
RW N. James Coolong: Born in Houlton, Maine on January 10, 1936. Passed away at Bangor Maine Hospital on February 11, 2015. Jim was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at Aroostook Lodge #197, Mars Hill, Maine on June 27, 1963. He affiliated Monument Lodge #96, Houlton, Maine on March 24, 1999 and also affiliated Caribou Lodge #170, Caribou, Maine on December 10, 2013. Jim was also affiliated with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Jurisdiction, Valley of Bangor, Valley of Portland and the Supreme Council. Jim served our Grand Lodge as an Assistant Grand Lecturer in 1977, Grand Lecturer in 1988, District Deputy Grand Master of district #1, 1972 to 1974, and was elected Senior Grand Warden in 1980. He served on several Grand Lodge committees; On Ritual as chairman from 2007 to 2011, on Masonic Jurisprudence from 2010 to 2012, Commissioners of Trials from 2008 to Death. Jim was awarded a Past Masters Certificate on February 6, 1970, Simon Greenleaf Medal on May 3, 1983 and the Josiah Hayden Drummond Distinguished Service Medal on May 3, 1988. He was presented his 50 Year Service Medal on June 22, 2013. Jim served on many other committees within his church and was well respected statewide as an educator.
RW Douglas Byard Taylor: Born in Lincoln, Maine on May 26, 1920. Passed away in Auburn, Maine on February 5, 2015. Doug was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on March 14, 1957 at Siloam Lodge #92 in Fairfield, Maine. He joined Waterville Lodge #33 in 1967 where he served as Master from 1973 to 1974, Chaplain from 1974 to 1992, and Treasurer from 1993 to 2011. He was District Education Representative of the Grand Lodge of Maine's 12th Masonic District from 1987 to 1988, District Deputy Grand Master of that district from 1988 to 1990, and elected Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge ofMaine from 1993 to 1994. Doug was very active as a member of the York Rite Bodies in which he served as Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter in 1991, Grand Illustrious Master of Grand Council in 1990 and Grand Commander of Grand Commandry in 1977. He also served Augusta Valley as Treasurer from 1978 to 2008. On September 30, 1981 he was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°, Honorary Member of the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the United States of America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
RW Randy Scott Raymond: Born February 15, 1959. Passed away January 3, 2015. Randy was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on June 13, 1994 at King Solomon's Lodge #61 in Waldoboro, Maine. He served as Master of 500 Proceedings of the [May
King Solomon's Lodge from 2002 to 2004. He was appointed District Education Representative of the Grand Lodge of Maine's 9th Masonic District from 2005 to 2007and again from 2011to2014. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 9th District from 2007 to 2009 and again served as District Deputy from 2014 until his death. Randy was affiliated with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite - Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Valley of Rockland and Valley of Portland. He was also a member of Kora Shrine. As a point of note I would like to relate to a letter I received from Randy's widow, Sharon Raymond. In it she refers to how much Randy loved our fraternity and the time he devoted to teaching other lodges what being a Mason really means. She relates to his funeral being attended by over three hundred people and that the funeral director had never seen so many Mason's at a brother’s service. She ended her letter with a most grateful and loving recognition of King Solomon's Lodge #61 for the devoted attention she is receiving from them and asks if there is a way that they could be recognized. I think today we would do well to recognize King Solomon's Lodge #61 as a fine example of what being a Mason really means.
CHARGE TO THE BRETHREN Let us now turn our minds and hearts to the relatives and friends of our departed Brothers who are most heart-stricken at the loss we have all sustained. We have but little of this world's consolation to offer. We can only sincerely, deeply and most affectionately sympathize with them in their bereavement, and assure them that He, who looks with infinite compassion upon the afflicted in the hour of their desolation, will fold the arms of His love and protection around those who put their trust in Him. God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the labor, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, Undying love...
LET US PRAY: Almighty God, our Creator and Redeemer, you have given us these Brothers that we mourn this day, to know and to love in our pilgrimage on earth. Uphold us now as we entrust them to your boundless love and eternal care. Assure us that not even death can separate us from your infinite mercy. Deal graciously with us who mourn that we may truly know your sure consolation and learn to live in confident hope of the resurrection; through thy loving grace. AMEN
Fraternally,
RW W. Daniel Hill Grand Chaplain 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 501
Preliminary Report -- Committee On Credentials Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren all: This is a preliminary report of the Credentials Committee. There are present in this Grand Lodge: Lodges registered: 160 X 3 votes = 483 votes Grand Lodge Officers 62 Permanent Members: 34 Total Ballots distributed: 579 Lodges without voting representation: 24 Lodges not represented: Warren Lodge #2 Oriental Star Lodge# 21 Northern Star Lodge # 28 Hermon Lodge # 32 Waterville Lodge # 33 Casco Lodge # 36 Fraternal Lodge #55 Archon Lodge #75 - No Proxy Authorization Benevolent Lodge # 87 Island Lodge #89 Siloam Lodge # 92 - No Proxy Authorization Katahdin Lodge # 98 Marsh River Lodge #102 Franklin Lodge # 123 Ocean Lodge # 142 Moses Webster Lodge #145 Sebasticook Lodge # 146 Parian Lodge # 160 Composite Lodge # 168 502 Proceedings of the [May
Baskahegan Lodge #175 Bar Harbor Lodge # 185 Jonesport Lodge #188 Knox Lodge # 189 Meduncook Lodge # 211
Fraternally Submitted, RW Richard Bowden, Chairman RW Walter Kyllonen WB Paul Foster WB William Littlefield
At the direction of the Grand Master RW John T. Irovando was escorted to the Grand East to present the report of the Commissioners of Trials. Commissioners of Trials Case No. 2014-1 Grand Lodge Office, Holden, Maine, 10:00 A.M., January 6, 2015, ORCHARD LODGE # 215 vs. BROTHER MICHAEL ERNEST PAUL JR. After examining the evidence, hearing testimony offered by the principle and witness, the Commissioners unanimously concluded that MICHAEL ERNEST PAUL JR is guilty of unmasonic conduct, to wit Conspiracy to Launder Money, a Felony under laws of the United States of America. By a unanimous vote the Commissioners of Trials recommend that BROTHER MICHAEL ERNEST PAUL JR. be expelled from Freemasonry. No other matters were referred. Respectfully submitted, R.W. John T. Irovando, Chairman M.W. Robert R. Landry M.W. W. Louis Greenier II R.W. Ronald W. Fowle II R.W. Randall S. Burleigh
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Report of Committee on Grievences and Appeals
The Committee on Grievances and Appeals was asked to review the case of John P Anderson who was suspended for unmasonic conduct by the Grand Master pursuant to charges filed by Bay View lodge #196. After reviewing materials made available to us, we unanimously concur with and support the action of the Grand Master. We thank the Grand Master for appointing us to serve our Grand Lodge this year.
Fraternally submitted; Ralph G. Knowles William H. Sawyer Roger Reeves
The Grand Master called the Craft from labor to refreshment The Grand Chaplain offered a Table Prayer and the Craft dismissed for lunch to return to labor at 1:30PM.
The Grand Master called the Craft from refreshment to labor
Presentation to the Grand Lodge from MSANA MW Wayne T. Adams, PGM presented a plaque to the Grand Lodge of Maine through the Grand Master citing the “abiding interest and strong support” of the Masonic Service Association of North Anerica during the preceeding Masonic Year. MW Walker accepted on behalf of the Craft and directed that it be displayed at the Grand Lodge Museum and Library.
The Grand Master called MW Claire Tusch to the Grand East. Report on the George Washington Masonic Memorial It was a humbling honor to be elected as the 3rd Vice President which puts me in line to be president in 6 years I believe, that too is a humbling honor and I look forward to representing Maine, hopefully very well and you will be proud of what we can do down there. I should also say that each state, jurisdiction has a representative to the memorial, an ambassador if you will. Our ambassador is Brother Tom Emery. Either he or I would be happy if you would like a program put on at any time, just give us a call. Or if you have any questions about the memorial, or if we can help you in any way visit 504 Proceedings of the [May
the memorial or answer any questions you may have, please give us a call. We are both here to help you. We have a variety of materials to provide as well. That being said I would like to give you a little update on the memorial. Those of you that have been there probably appreciate as I felt the first time I visited. I brought along a young mason about a year ago or so. As we rounded the road where you could see the memorial in full view, I heard from him a bit of a gasp, a sigh, a wow and an “Oh my GOD” or something like that. It reminded me of the feelings I had the first time I had viewed this amazing tribute to our first president and mason. I was moved by the structure as well as by the exhibits to George Washington. I was moved by the importance Freemasonry had in Brother George Washington’s life. It’s humbling to have the honor and privilege to be a part of the memorial and Brother Washington’s life and to learn more about him because every time I’m there it’s just a marvelous experience to learn about who he was. He was the go to guy at that point in our history. To be a part of the mission of the memorial which is to inspire humanity through education, to emulate and promote the virtues, character and vision of Brother George Washington, the man, the mason and the father of our country. Well today our mission is to focus not only on maintaining the memorial but further to educate our members and the general public about George Washington, the man the mason, as well as the impact freemasonry had on his vision on the future, his integrity, his perspectives on living and his relationships with his fellow man. Today our strategic plan focuses on this larger mission. It was the generosity and hard work of freemasonry of the United States that made the George Washington Masonic National Memorial a reality. What began as a dream and a desire to emulate and perpetuate the virtue, character and the vision of this great, and perhaps greatest American and father of our country, Brother George Washington, an enduring stone monument resulted in this beautiful memorial. That is a memorial I might add is more than just a stunning edifice. What it is about is perhaps more important than what it looks like. The directors have formulated a long term plan, now in its 5th year. We have accomplished much but there is much more to do. The stabilization and restoration of the memorial that has deteriorated over the years is well in on the way. The most difficult and the most expensive restoration and repairs have been made. In the Maine Mason you probably saw me 330 feet off the ground on a scaffold looking at those repairs. Much has been accomplished but there is much more that needs to be done. None of this would be a reality if not for freemasonry in America and all of you free masons in Maine. The generosity of the Grand Lodge that is individual free masons is pulling us forward. So on behalf of the board of directors and myself I extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to each and every one of you. The memorial is yours my brethren, so take the time whenever you are down there and please come visit it and enjoy it. Thank you, Thank you Most Worshipful. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 505
The Grand Master called W Glenn Mower, Chairman of Committee on Finance, to the Grand East. Report of the Committee On Finance
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Maine, as your chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance, I am charged to present the operating budget for the ensuing year and to propose the appropriate per capita assessment to fund that budget. Before I explain the proposed Grand Lodge Operating Budget for FY2016, I would like to report on the Committee’s work since our last annual communication.
The Annual Audit The annual audit is an import item for me, as a professional accountant and serving on several non-profit boards, it is sometimes overlooked. The constitution charges your Committee on Finance to engage an outside auditor and to examine the accounts of the Grand Treasurer. The annual audit for FY2013-14 was completed on July 17, 2014. The CPA firm of Macpage issued the Auditor’s report. They found the Grand Treasurer’s accounts in order and issued a non-qualified opinion or clean audit.
Highlights from our audited Balance Sheet: Total Assets grew by 9.5% or $141K Invested Funds appreciated by 13.5% or $128K Unrestricted Fund Balance increased by 9.1% or $120K Totaling $1.4 million.
Historical Record Preservation: Your Grand Secretary brought to the Committee a proposal to digitize our historical records, which are entrusted to his care. Your Committee on Finance thought that this was an important strategic project using 21 century technology to preserve our most valuable records and offer to the craft the ability to search them on line without going to Holden. One important benefit of the project is that a back up file will be stored at the vendor’s secured facility. After much discussion the project was approved by a 4-1 vote. The project will be funded using proceeds from the Moody Fund and therefore there was no cost to the craft which equates to a $4.30 per member value.
Lease Renewal: The Lease agreement with Holden Masonic Associates LLC was negotiated through the due diligence of your Grand Secretary. A 6-year lease agreement was crafted in which several items were modified that were contained with-in the current lease. The most important change however, is that the agreement is between the Grand Lodge of Maine and the Holden Masonic Assoc LLC and that the Maine Masonic Charities Foundation will sub-lease from the Grand Lodge. Therefore, the Grand 506 Proceedings of the [May
Lodge will be reimbursed by the MMCF for 50% of the rent payment as a shared expense. Also, after this next year the lease agreement allows for an annual 5% increase starting in year 2 (FY2017).
The 2015-16 Proposed Budget Overview: Your Committee on Finance with the input from our Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers and those who have committee responsibility has developed a budget that for the forth consecutive year does not increase the per capita assessment of $14.10. Contain in this Proposed Budget are prudent increases in compensation paid to our Grand Lodge Secretary, Treasurer and Staff in recognition of the excellent work and responsibilities required from the Grand Lodge; a 6-year lease agreement with Holden Masonic Associates, LLC with modifications to protect the building investment that we have made; a one time expenditure for the printing and distribution of the proposed amended Constitution and Resolutions to each lodge and required member at no charge to the brethren; also to ensure the Grand Masters’ initiatives of membership recruitment and retainment, leadership development, mentoring & education are funded with the available financial resources ensuring positive outcomes.
I have reformatted the budget presentation to help with your comments or questions by using line numbers and have grouped the expense section into four categories.
Income Section: Your Committee on Finance has budgeted for a decrease in membership of 500 or 2.7%. This reduces the Member Based Revenue (line 2) by $ 8,550 which includes the per capita, Maine Mason and Washington Masonic Memorial assessments remitted by the subordinate lodges. Interest/Investment income (line 5) is increased based on are current projections with very good market conditions. Sales and Service Income (line 6) is reported as a net amount after the reduction in Cost of Goods Sold. Dedicated Fund Transfers (line 8) include those receipts from the Maine Mason and Washington Masonic Memorial assessments. Decrease in Membership of 2.7% reduces the per capita revenue (net of transfers) by $ 7,058 Total Gen Fund Revenue $ 271,720 a decrease of $ 2,255
Shared Expenses An increase is proposed in Total Payroll Expense (line 15) of 5% for the excellent work that the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and Office Staff have done for the craft. The increase in Rent (line 16) of $12,000 is due to the accounting treatment of the lease renewal agreement with HMA LLC and it represents the MMCF portion of the lease payment. The increase in the Total Net Shared expenses (line 25) includes new Directors & Officers insurance coverage and an increase in the cost of printing the Annual Proceedings. The MMCF contribution (line 24) will increase by 37.4% to cover the 50% share of the lease renewal agreement (line 16) and increases in 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 507
other shared costs. The contribution amount of $84,931 has been discussed and approved by the MMCF Finance Committee.
Overall payroll increase of $ 6,713 Rent increase $12,000 is the Sub Lease charge to MMC Total Net Shared Expense $ 148,175 An increase of $ 2,939 in the Grand Lodge allocation
General Expenses An increase in Lodge Supplies/Veteran Medals (line 27) of 8.4% based on our current lodge requests and membership statistics. The Grand Secretary is required to provide to each Lodge in the jurisdiction, free of charge, four printed copies plus one printed copy to each Grand Lodge member of the revised Grand Constitution and Resolutions. Therefore, a one-time expenditure (line 29) is proposed in this budget for the printing and distribution costs if this proposal is adopted at this 2015 Annual Communication.
Grand Constitution proposal $ 11,000 (one time expense) Total General Expense $ 39,142 a net increase of $ 3,252 (less $11,000)
Administrative Expenses Total Administrative expenses, which include Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officer, and the Annual Communication expenses (line 38) remain the same as in FY2015. Total Admin Expense $ 61,000
Program Expenses Your Finance Committee is committed to adequate funding of the Grand Master’s program initiatives to the Craft that are advanced by the various Grand Lodge Committees. However, the Committee on Finance has made some adjustments to the budget requests that were submitted by the Program Committees with a net decrease of $3,425 or 6.6% in the overall total Program Expenses (line 44). This decrease includes a reduction in expenses for our October Open House promotion (line 40) and the MEALS committee for lodge recognition (line 41) with additional funding for the Rookie and Mentoring programs (line 42). This will ensure the continued positive outcomes of our programs while balancing the available financial resource Total Program Expense $ 48,450 a reduction of $ 3,425
The Bottom Line The proposed budget expenditures of $ 297,267 (line 45) is more than the projected budget income of $ 271,720 (line 9) which leaves a deficit of $ 25,547 (line 46) which includes the one time expense of $11,000 (line 29) for the printing and distribution of the revised Grand Lodge Constitution and Resolutions. The Committee recommends that this deficit will be funded through surpluses attained from FY2014 ($22,948) and projected FY2015 ($1,919)
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Committee on Finance Motions The Grand Lodge Committee on Finance proposes the following motions: That the Grand Lodge of Maine approves the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance’s recommended budget for FY 2016 that begins on April 1, 2015.
That the Grand Lodge of Maine approves the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance’s recommendation of the current per capita assessment of $14.10 for the ensuing year.
From the Chairman I would like to thank the members of the Committee on Finance for their confidence and trust in electing me as chairman of this fine group of Masons. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank RW James May for his diligent work in compiling the information and the shared costs calculations of the proposed FY2016 budget. Also, to the Grand Lodge Officers who serve ex-officio for their insight and wisdom during our deliberations on the matters before the committee. It has been a pleasure to serve the craft of this great fraternity dedicated to the advancement of brotherly love and charity.
This report was prepared on behalf of your Grand Lodge Committee on Finance. WB Glenn Mower, Chairman RW Frank Theriault RW James May RW Ronald Murphy RW Lawrence Vennell
A motion was made, seconded and passed to set the per capita at $14.10 for the ensuing year.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the Budget as submitted.
Presentation of the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation RW Mark Rustin presented a brief overview of the fund raising done by the Foundation during the previous year. He noted that enough funds were raised to allow the Foundation to remain a 501c3 Public Foundation. The majority of funds raised were given to allow the expansion of the Grand Lodge Library. He also stressed the necessity of continued efforts to maintain this status going forward. He encouraged the Brethren and Lodges to generously respond to appeals during the year. Committee on Amendments to the Constitution To the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Officers, Members and Brethren of this Jurisdiction: Our Constitutional amending responsibilities are few in number this year, but nonetheless important to the successful operations of our Grand Lodge. We must 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 509
consider six amendments offered in their first reading last year, and now ripe for final determination. We also will be asked to consider one new proposal being offered this year for the first time.
Each of the six articles was accepted, referred to the appropriate committee, entered upon the records of Grand Lodge, and sent to the several lodges for their consideration. They were, in fact, tabled for final action this year, and each must be removed from the table before being considered today.
Voting on these, then, is a two-step process. This body of Masons must first vote to remove each proposed amendment from the table. Once done, we can vote on actual disposition of the proposal.
Let us begin.
The first proposal presented last year to be considered at this hour is the revision of our Constitution. Back in 2013, Grand Master Jim Ross and then-Deputy Grand Master David Walker charged your Amendments Committee to reorganize our Constitution – our Maine Masonic guiding document – in such a way that it would be easier for all to use. Committee members believe that goal has been accomplished.
During his installation, every lodge master is charged to study the Constitution and cause it to be read in his lodge that none may profess ignorance of its requirements.
Your Amendments Committee members, R.W. Brother Alan Heath, R.W. Brother Bradford Blake and I are certain that this reorganized Masonic Code will make that responsibility more enjoyable and therefore more productive and beneficial to the Craft.
I would entertain a motion to remove this revision of our Constitution from the table.
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution recommends adoption of this corrected revision and I would entertain a motion to that end.
Motion passed. New Code adopted.
Let us now consider first the four amendments proposed last May by our Grand Secretary, R.W. Brother Mark Rustin. The proposed changes all have to do with the duties of the Grand Secretary, and, more specifically, processes for meeting those responsibilities.
These proposed amendments take reference to the Constitution in effect last May. If approved, they will be positioned in the appropriate sections of your newly revised Constitution.
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As proposed, Section 23 would read as follows: “He (the Grand Secretary) shall make available printed proceedings of the Grand Lodge, blanks for applications for the Charity Fund, blanks for returns with a circular stating when they must be returned, and diplomas from his office directly to the lodges.”
What this proposal does is replace the directive that the Grand Secretary send the items, replacing the word “send” with the words “make available.” This is possible because forms are now available from the Grand Lodge website and other electronic means.
I would entertain a motion to remove from the table this proposed amendment to Sec. 23, paragraph six.
Your Committee on Amendments recommends adoption of this proposal and I would entertain a motion to that end. motion passed
The next proposal would amend SEC. 23, paragraph ten, which now directs that he forward two copies of the Grand Lodge proceedings to every Grand Jurisdiction recognized by our Grand Lodge, as well as one copy to each Grand Lodge Officer and Permanent Member of the Grand Lodge and two copies to each lodge.
As proposed the words forward to would be replaced with the word provide. Accepting this amendment will not affect distribution of Annual Proceedings in this State. Every Permanent Member and Grand Lodge Officer will continue to receive a printed copy, and each lodge would still receive two printed copies as has been the practice for decades. The change affects distribution only to other jurisdictions. They will receive pdf copies rather than printed copies.
So, as proposed, SEC. 23, paragraph 10 would read: The Grand Secretary shall provide copies thereof to each of the Grand Lodges of the United States and such other jurisdictions as are recognized by this Grand Lodge, one copy to each Officer and Permanent Member of this Grand Lodge and two copies to each lodge.”
I would entertain a motion to remove from the table, this proposed amendment to SEC, 23, Paragraph ten.
Your Committee on Amendments recommends adoption of this article and I would entertain a motion to that end. motion passed
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SEC. 90.3 Every Master Mason raised by a constituted lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction is entitled to a diploma that shall be prepared and provided by the Grand Secretary’s office.
This amendment would eliminate the issuance of a diploma certificate if the original diploma is lost or otherwise destroyed.
I would entertain a motion to remove from the table, this proposed amendment to SEC. 90.3.
I would entertain a motion to accept this proposed amendment, and, if offered, invite the Grand Secretary to explain his reasoning. motion passed
The Grand Secretary’s final proposal would, if adopted, be SEC. 92A and would read as follows: “When allowed by its by-laws, a lodge Master may, when weather conditions cause reasonable concerns for the health and welfare of the brethren of his lodge, postpone a stated meeting for up to 48 hours with due notice to the membership.”
I would entertain a motion to remove from the table, this proposed amendment identified as SEC. 92A.
I would entertain a motion to adopt this proposed amendment. motion passed
Our Grand Lecturer, R.W. Brother Harland Harnden, in an attempt to enhance and maintain quality ritual throughout this jurisdiction, submitted the following proposed amendment:
SEC. 24B. A District Ritual Instructor will be appointed annually by the Grand Master for each Masonic District. The District Ritual Instructor shall, under the direction of the Grand Lecturer and his staff, ensure the correct mode of work and lectures within the several districts. He shall be entrusted with such materials as are necessary to provide accurate instruction, and shall attend all such Schools of Instruction as are provided for in his District. He shall make periodic reports to the Lecturer assigned to his District as may be required by the Grand Lecturer.
I would entertain a motion to remove this proposed amendment from the table.
I would entertain a motion to adopt this proposed amendment. motion passed 512 Proceedings of the [May
We have one final piece of Constitutional business to consider. An amendment to SEC. 33 (21 in the new Constitution) has been presented that would, if adopted, allow for appointment of one Assistant Grand Lecturer in each Masonic District. This amendment would consolidate all ritual related instruction and assessment in one District officer who will work for the Grand Lecturer and with his District Deputy Grand Master and District Education Representative.
SEC. 33, (21 in the new Constitution) paragraph two would read: The Grand Master shall appoint an Assistant Grand Lecturer in each District. This officer would assume duties and responsibilities of the District Ritual Instructor, instruct on ritual text and meaning, schedule and oversee District Schools of Instruction, encourage initiatives to enhance ritual proficiency and understanding, and assume responsibility from the District Deputy for annual assessments of lodge ritual proficiency.
Brethren, I would entertain a motion that this proposed amendment be entertained, referred to the appropriate committee, entered upon the records of the Grand Lodge, sent to the several lodges for consideration, and be deemed in order to take up at the next annual communication. motion entertained
Fraternally submitted, M.W. George Pulkkinen R.W. Bradford Blake R.W. Alan Heath Committee on Amendments to the Constitution
Report of the Masonic Bikes for Books Program Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished East, Brethren all, Good Afternoon. Bikes For Books has grown rapidly here in Maine since it started in Madison in 2008, and this year was a banner year for lodge participation. As of this Grand Lodge session I have had contact with 52 lodges. We will award over 1500 bicycles and helmets this school year. Bikes for Books is a perfect opportunity for your lodge to become more visible in your community. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the program, here is a quick overview.
Bikes for Books is a reading incentive program for students in grades K-8. Students are asked to read as many books or selections as they can. Individual schools and grade levels have the freedom to tailor the program to the needs and abilities of the student, so it is fair for everyone. For every completed reading they receive a ticket that they place in the box for their grade level. At the end of the program, usually 5-6 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 513
weeks, one girl's name and one boy's name are drawn from each grade. The winners receive a new bicycle and helmet.
I have a good contact with Huffy Bicycle Corporation, and can order bicycles directly from Huffy at cost, which saves a lot of money, especially when I order many at one time. I am working on a better way to streamline the ordering process, and working to acquire a few more buildings to use as pick up sites. That will make delivery easier as well.
The Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation continues to support this program by purchasing all the helmets for the program, and I thank the members for their help. If your lodge is running a Bikes for Books program, I do not need to tell you how much fun it is. If your lodge is not, then you are missing out on a most enjoyable experience. Right from the start, kids get excited about the chance to win a new bicycle and helmet. I always enjoy the final assembly.
We roll into the school with a truckload of new bicycles and line them up in the gym. We gather the ticket boxes and bring them to the gym. Always in the final minutes before the students are called down, kids rush in with a few more tickets, hoping for that one last chance to win. When a name is drawn and called out, the cheers for the students is outstanding. The kids are genuinely happy for the winners, even though their names were not chosen. The winners race down the get their new bike. This is when the most rewarding thing happens. The child will look at you and say, "Thank You," or "This is the first new bike I have ever had!" or "I've been trying so hard to win!" Then there are the children that through all the cheers for winning the new bike, will say to you, "I have a nice bike at home so please give this one to someone else who needs it." or "Could you draw another name? I have a good bike at home." I have even had a winner donate his bicycle to a local safe house for survivors of domestic abuse.
Not only is this program expanding the child's reading level and habits, but it is giving them the opportunity to do a good deed for someone else. I could go on for hours about the wonderful stories shared with me from this program. Lodges often receive thank you letters from students and parents, and this is another highlight of the program for me. This letter from a parent sent to Arundel Lodge# 76 stood out.
“Hello, My son Marston, was one of the lucky winners of the Bikes For Books at Kennebunkport Consolidated School. He is a 5th grader, and was very excited to win! Marston's win is extra special because he has profound Autism, and the school went WILD when his name was called. Although he cannot read at the level of his peers, he works very very hard on his reading. We did not have a bike for Marston, because it has been difficult for his to learn to ride alone. He LOVES riding on a "tag along" bike with his Dad, but riding alone has been hard for him, and we had yet to make the investment for a bike he might not ever use. But after winning the bike in your program, it motivated us again to help him learn to ride! Stability is an issue for 514 Proceedings of the [May
him, so we ordered some fancy "adult training wheels" for his bike. They came yesterday, and we put them on. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE LOOK ON HIS FACE WHEN HE FIRST GOT ON!!! Absolutely priceless ... He will be representing (with his big new training wheels) at the parade on Saturday. He and his Dad will not be there right at 12:30 due to a baseball commitment in Biddeford, but Marston will be there before the parade starts! This program, Bikes For Books, is absolutely AMAZING. Marston is just one of the great stories created due to your fundraising efforts and volunteer work! Not only is reading an essential life-long skill to value and foster, but I believe riding a bike is the RIGHT of all children everywhere ... and also great exercise. Your Bikes for Books program accomplishes so much! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Jennifer Poore”
This, brethren, is what it is all about. If your lodge is interested is starting a program you can contact me at [email protected]
Respectfully submitted, Wor. Michael Theriault The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal escort RW Richard Bergeron to the Grand East to present the report of the Committee On Membership
Final Report -- Committee on Credentials This is the final report of the Credentials Committee. There are present in this Grand Lodge:
Lodges registered: 161 X 3 votes = 483 votes Grand Lodge Officers 63 Permanent Members: 34 Total Ballots distributed: 580 Lodges without voting representation: 23
Grand Lodge Officers Attending
MW David Alan Walker Monmouth Lodge 0110 Grand Master RW Thomas Edward Pulkkinen Bay View Lodge 0196 Deputy Grand Master RW Christopher Michael DiSotto Mount Kineo Lodge 0109 Senior Grand Warden RW Brian Scott Messing Orient Lodge 0015 Junior Grand Warden RW Mark Edward Rustin Seminary Hill Daylight Lodge 0220 Grand Secretary* 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 515
RW Scott Everett Whytock Gov. William King Lodge 0219 Grand Treasurer W Mark David Burgess Monmouth Lodge 0110 Senior Grand Deacon RW Donald Walter Pratt Dirigo Lodge 0104 Junior Grand Deacon W Brian Scott Farrington Temple Lodge 0025 Grand Steward Bro Sheldon Lee Goodine Dirigo Lodge 0104 Grand Steward W Robert Allan Scott Asylum Lodge 0133 Grand Steward RW William Marky Layman Tuscan Lodge 0106 Grand Marshal RW Walter Daniel Hill Northern Star Lodge 0028 Grand Chaplain RW Neal Roy Haines Caribou Lodge 0170 Assistant Grand Chaplain RW Robert Alan Hancock Limestone Lodge 0214 Assistant Grand Chaplain RW Kenneth Hubert Hanscom, Jr. Horeb Lodge 0093 Assistant Grand Chaplain RW Harland Maxim Harnden Wilton Lodge 0156 Grand Lecturer RW Ralph Edgar Pennell Jr Harwood Lodge 0091 Assistant Grand Lecturer RW Kevin Eugene Campbell Dresden Lodge 0103 Assistant Grand Lecturer RW Donald James McDougal Piscataquis Lodge 0044 Assistant Grand Lecturer RW Ronald Stephen Murphy Mystic Lodge 0065 Assistant Grand Lecturer RW Robert D. Winton Naval Lodge 0184 Assistant Grand Lecturer W Michael Armand Farrell Ashlar Lodge 0105 Grand Tyler W Ronald Scott Hoyle Pleasant River Lodge 0163 Grand Organist W Eric Kenneth Durgin Greenleaf Lodge 0117 Grand Pursuivant W David Bruce Gilchrist Tranquil Lodge 0029 Grand Pursuivant RW Richard Leslie Rhoda Monument Lodge 0096 Grand Historian W Roy G. Maynard Jr. St. Andrew's Lodge 0083 Grand Sword Bearer W Edward Leslie King Piscataquis Lodge 0044 Grand Librarian * *Duplicate ballots
District Deputy Grand Masters
RW Richard Merrill Wark, Jr. District 1 RW Keith Allan Crowley, Jr. District 3 RW David B. Rackliffe District 4 RW William M. Pinkham District 5 RW John David Bunker District 6 RW Victor George Oboyski, Jr. District 7 516 Proceedings of the [May
RW Walter Frank Riley, Jr. District 8 RW Jeffrey J. Curtis District 9 RW Charles William Billings District 10 RW Michael Paul Meservey District 11 RW R.Charles King District 12 RW Robert DowelMercer District 13 RW Robert Edward Webber District 14 RW Robert Curtis Lawrence District 15 RW Kevin Kerner Kugell District 16 RW Richard Harvey Holman District 17 RWRoger Kenneth Berube District 18 RW Scott Edward Lister District 19 RW Gary David Young District 20 RW Arthur Clifford Smallidge District 21 RW Paul Barry Grondin District 22 RW David Kevin Walton District 23 RW Lawrence R. Greenlaw District 24
District Educational Representatives
VW Marshall P. White DER 1 VW Michael Herbert Doran DER 2 VW Winfield Scott Knight DER 5 VW Steven Eugene Gibbons DER 7 RW Dwight Charles Marshall DER 8 VW Leon E. McCreary DER 10 VW Meon K.Stephenson DER 12 VW Daniel Thomas Crowley DER 13 VW Thomas H. Skolfield DER 15 RW Douglas A. Taft Sr DER 16 VW Thomas S. Hill Jr DER 17 VW Jason Scott Grant DER 18 VW Brian Arthur Ingalls DER 19 VW Michael Adam Lowe DER 20 RW Dr. Eric Warren Kuntz DER 21 VW Richard Michel Nadeau DER 23
Lodge Attendance Report 1 Triangle Lodge W Jody J. Hersey, Master 1 Triangle Lodge Bro Christopher D. Camire, Junior Warden 2 Warren Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 517
3 Lincoln Lodge Bro Charles S. Diperm PROXY 4 Rising Star Lodge W Sheldon Heath, PROXY 5 Kennebec Lodge W Michael A. LaPlante, Master 6 Amity Lodge W William C. Chapman, Master 7 Eastern Lodge Bro James P. Long, PROXY 8 United Lodge W Frank E. Hilton, Master 8 United Lodge RW Reginald Timothy Martel, Senior Warden 8 United Lodge Bro Bryon John Miller Junior Warden 9 Saco Lodge Bro Gregory Robert Maxwell, Junior Warden 10 Rising Virtue Lodge W Chad Everett Smith, Master 10 Rising Virtue Lodge W Richard Davis, Secretary 11 Pythagorean Lodge W Wayne Avard Cadman, Sr., Junior Warden 12 Cumberland Lodge Bro Steve B. Cobb, PROXY 13 Oriental Lodge W Marcus Samuel Gavett, Master 14 Solar Star Lodg Bro Michael H. Alkon, PROXY 15 Orient Lodge W Gabriel Eric Wing, Master 15 Orient Lodge Bro Daniel Joseph Russell, Junior Warden 16 St. George Lod Bro Gary E. Bean, PROXY 18 Oxford Lodge RW Ryan James Paradis, Master 18 Oxford Lodge Bro Richard Sherman Clough, Senior Warden 18 Oxford Lodge Bro Joseph Lee Woodbury, Junior Warden 19 Felicity Lodge W Kevin Deane Murch, Master 20 Maine Lodge W Gerald Wayne Gilman, Master 20 Maine Lodge Bro Shane Philip Cote, Junior Warden 21 Oriental Star Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 22 York Lodge W Danny L. Fink, Master 23 Freeport Lodge W Peter Eugene Cutler, Master 24 Belfast Lodge W Raymond David Paul, Jr, Master 25 Temple Lodge W Bruce Allen Farrington, Master 25 Temple Lodge Bro Joshua David Hooper, Senior Warden 26 Village Lodge W Jeremy Eric Devore, Master 26 Village Lodge Bro Peter John Warner, Senior Warden 26 Village Lodge Bro David Robert Richards, Junior Warden 26 Village Lodge Bro David Thompson - PROXY 28 Northern Star Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 29 Tranquil Lodge W Jay Paul Poirier, Master 30 Blazing Star Lodge RW George Lauson Kimball, Junior Warden 31 Union Lodge W James Robert Heath, Master 31 Union Lodge Bro Stephen Henry Boivin, Jr. Senior Warden 31 Union Lodge Bro Ricky Allan Starrett, Junior Warden 32 Hermon Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 33 Waterville Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 34 Somerset Lodge W John Robert Zaiser, Jr. Master 35 Bethlehem Lodge W Llewellyn Charles Manter, Jr. Master 35 Bethlehem Lodge Bro Kenneth Albert Gotreau, Senior Warden 35 Bethlehem Lodge Bro Edward Milton Libby, Junior Warden 518 Proceedings of the [May
36 Casco Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 37 Washington Lodge W Larry Phillip Jones, Master 37 Washington Lodge W Jonathan Albert McClure, Junior Warden 38 Harmony Lodge W Timothy Vaughn Bushey, Senior Warden 38 Harmony Lodge Bro Keith Martin Cook, Junior Warden 39 Penobscot Lodge W Paul P. Mosley, Master 39 Penobscot Lodge W Harold William Clover, III, Senior Warden 40 Lygonia Lodge W Kurt Russel Gray, Master 40 Lygonia Lodge Bro Scott Mathew Edgerly, II, Senior Warden 40 Lygonia Lodge Bro Gary Haslam, Junior Warden 40 Lygonia Lodge Bro Victor S. Glass - PROXY 41 Morning Star Lodge Bro Daniel William Guilmette, Senior Warden 42 Freedom Lodge W Mark Thurston Grant, Master 42 Freedom Lodge Bro Christopher Franklin Nickerson, Senior Warden 43 Alna-Anchor Lodge W John Cousins PROXY 43 Piscataquis Lodge RW Dennis W. Green, Master 44 Piscataquis Lodge W Douglas Neil MacLean Senior Warden 44 Piscataquis Lodge W David John Pullen, Junior Warden 45 Central Lodge W Craig Stratton Smiley, Master 45 Central Lodge Bro Gary L. Gagnon, Senior Warden 46 St. Croix Lodge W Walter Thomas Parks, Master 46 St. Croix Lodge Bro Brian S. Marshall, PROXY 47 Dunlap Lodge Bro Christopher Allen Mowatt, Senior Warden 47 Dunlap Lodge Bro Scott Edmond Pullen, Junior Warden 48 Lafayette Lodge W Charles Merrill Bonney, Master 49 Meridian Splendor Lodge Bro Jason Metivien, - PROXY 50 Aurora Lodge Bro Lee A. Robinson, Senior Warden 51 St. John's Lodge W Scott Arthur Kelley, Master 51 St. John's Lodge Bro David Kenneth Horne, Senior Warden 52 Mosaic Lodge Bro Scott C. Catell, Senior Warden 52 Mosaic Lodge Bro Gary Laine Sudsbury, Sr. Junior Warden 53 Rural Lodge Bro Floyd L. Luce PROXY 54 Vassalboro Lodge W Shawn David Bragg, Master 55 Fraternal Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 56 Mount Moriah Lodge W Shaun M. Fogg, Master 57 King Hiram Lodge RW Reginald Warren Wing, Master 58 Unity Lodge RW Bruce A. Hutchins, Junior Warden 60 Star In The East Lodge W Glenwood Leyonial Sherman, Jr., Master 61 King Solomon's Lodge W William Albert Dail, Master 62 King David's Lodge W Joseph Corrado, Master 64 Pacific Lodge W Wyatt Ozias Sylvester, Master 65 Mystic Lodge W Jacob Paul Spinney, Master 66 Mechanics' Lodge W James Oakes, PROXY 67 Blue Mountain Lodge Bro Steven Viles, Jr., Junior Warden 68 Mariners' Lodge RW Darrell Robert Gilman, Master 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 519
69 Howard Lodge W Adam Beals, Master 69 Howard Lodge W Douglas A. Dulac, Senior Warden 69 Howard Lodge W Richard R. Rodgerson, Junior Warden 70 Presumpscot Lodge W William Hartley Littlefield, Master 70 Presumpscot Lodge Bro Bruce Malcolm Knowlton, Senior Warden 70 Presumpscot Lodge Bro Jonathan Scott Cail, Junior Warden 71 Rising Sun Lodge W Jason Thomas Craig, Master 72 Pioneer Lodge W Christopher Alan Bessey, Master 73 Tyrian Lodge W Keith Wayne Bennett, Master 74 Bristol Lodge Bro. Samuel Harford, PROXY 75 Archon Lodge ATTENDEE HAD NO PROXY AUTHORIZATION 76 Arundel Lodge Bro James Fairfield, PROXY 77 Tremont Lodge W Maurice J. Marshall, PROXY 78 Crescent Lodge Bro Norman Howe, PROXY 80 Keystone Lodge W Sean Joseph Fluet, Master 82 St. Paul's Lodge W Steven Joseph Pixley, Master 83 St. Andrew's Lodge Bro Ryan Collins, PROXY 84 Eureka Lodge W Brett Rackliffe, Master 85 Star In the West Lodge W Frank Ernest Hatch, Master 85 Star In the West Lodge W Leroy E. Stewart, Senior Warden 86 Saccarappa Lodge W Carl Taylor, PROXY 87 Benevolent Lodge W David Allen Hasey, Master 88 Narraguagus Lodge W Dennis Babiarz, Master 89 Island Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 91 Harwood Lodge W Forrest James Robbins, Master 91 Harwood Lodge Bro Jonathan David Plummer, Junior Warden 92 Siloam Lodge ATTENDEE HAD NO PROXY AUTHORIZATION 93 Horeb Lodge W Byron Bither Sanderson, Master 94 Paris Lodge Bro Neil Samson, PROXY 95 Corinthian Lodge Bro Daniel Garth Hanson, Senior Warden 95 Corinthian Lodge Bro Kenneth Green, PROXY 96 Monument Lodge W Clarence Rendell Jones, Master 97 Bethel Lodge W Lloyd Wayne Sweetser, Master 98 Katahdin Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 99 Vernon Valley Lodge Bro John Blaisdell, PROXY 100 Jefferson Lodge W Vincent Michael Roberts, Master 101 Nezinscot Lodge W Peter Armand Theriault, Master 102 Marsh River Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 103 Dresden Lodge W Allen L. Bever, Master 104 Dirigo Lodge Bro Ernest DeCoster, PROXY 105 Ashlar Lodge W Steven Eric Peterson, Master 106 Tuscan Lodge W Russell Lloyd Grant, Master 107 Day Spring Lodge W Mark John Hebert, Master 107 Day Spring Lodge Bro Sean Remick Senior Warden 109 Mount Kineo Lodge W Charles Edwin Libby, Sr. Master 110 Monmouth Lodge W Stanley Leroy Painter, Jr., Master 520 Proceedings of the [May
111 Liberty Lodge Bro Ron Grondin, PROXY 113 Messalonskee Lodge W Stephen George Gregory Craig, Master 115 Buxton Lodge W Jamie Allen Grant, Master 115 Buxton Lodge RW Stephen Nichols, PROXY 116 Lebanon Lodge W Gary Bryce Bulmer, Master 117 Greenleaf Lodge Bro Michael Mayo, Proxy 118 Drummond Lodge W Samuel Howard Miller Master 119 Pownal Lodge RW Kenneth Hall, PROXY 121 Acacia Lodge W John Alvan Ricker, Master 122 Marine Lodge Bro. Frederick Whitford, PROXY 123 Franklin Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 124 Olive Branch Lodge W Michael D. Smith, Jr. Master 125 Meridian Lodge W Brian Charles Philbrick, Sr. Master 128 Ira Berry Lodge Bro Blaise Desibour, PROXY 129 Quantabacook Lodge Bro Robert Mackenna, PROXY 130 Trinity Lodge RW Milton Edwin Smith, Master 132 Mount Tir'em Lodge W Carl Earl Colby, Master 133 Asylum Lodge W Denny Ralph Blais, Master 135 Riverside Lodge W Allan Ross Roberts, Master 137 Kenduskeag Lodge Bro Matthew George Mower, Junior Warden 138 Lewys Island Lodge Bro Scott David Harriman, Junior Warden 140 Mount Desert Lodge W Barry L. Thomas, Master 140 Mount Desert Lodge Bro Ernest Abdelnour, PROXY 142 Ocean Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 143 Preble Lodge W David L. Bianchi, Master 144 Seaside Lodge Bro Michael Leighton, PROXY 145 Moses Webster Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 146 Sebasticook Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 147 Evening Star Lodge Bro Harold Hall, PROXY 149 ColumbiaDoric Lodge W Robert Carl Howard, Master 150 Rabboni Lodge Bro Andy Bradeen, PROXY 151 Excelsior Lodge W Malcolm Alan Gater, Master 152 Crooked River Lodge W Michael Philip Denison, Master 152 Crooked River Lodge W William Michael Denison, Senior Warden 152 Crooked River Lodge RW Philip Herbert Denison Junior Warden 152 Crooked River Lodge Bro Brandon Dennison, PROXY 153 Delta Lodge Bro Rod Cole Senior Warden 153 Delta Lodge Bro Karl Furtabo, PROXY 154 Mystic Tie Lodge Bro Michael D. Pratt, Senior Warden 154 Mystic Tie Lodge Bro Benjamin Hout, PROXY 155 Ancient York Lodge Bro John Joseph Wierzbicki, Junior Warden 156 Wilton Lodge W Robert Dale Holmes III, Senior Warden 156 Wilton Lodge Bro Harold Beisaw, PROXY 157 Cambridge Lodge W Arthur Gene Watson, Master 157 Cambridge Lodge Bro William John Digby, Senior Warden 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 521
160 Parian Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 161 Carrabassett Lodge Bro. Keith Newell Romprey Senior Warden 162 Arion Lodge W Michael V. Shaw, Master 163 Pleasant River Lodge W Douglas Neil MacLean, Master 164 Webster Lodge W Gerard Edmond Jutras, Master 164 Webster Lodge Bro Michael Roland Roy, Junior Warden 165 Molunkus Lodge W Vernal Elzie Blakely, Master 167 Whitney Lodge W Harry Lee Smith, Jr., Master 167 Whitney Lodge Bro Gary Young, PROXY 168 Composite Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 170 Caribou Lodge W Graham Andrew Warne, Master 170 Caribou Lodge RW John Thomas Irovando Senior Warden 170 Caribou Lodge Bro Ronald Thibodeau PROXY 171 Naskeag Lodge RW William N. Fuller, Master 171 Naskeag Lodge RW Ronald Fowle, PROXY 172 Pine Tree Lodge W John Burleigh, PROXY 173 Pleiades Lodge W William Henry Whitlock Jr, Master 174 Lynde Lodge W Ted McLeod, PROXY 175 Baskahegan Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 178 Ancient Brothers Lodge W Daniel Thomas DiDonato, Master 178 Ancient Brothers Lodge Bro Richard Duplisea, PROXY 179 Yorkshire Lodge W Ray Allen Fuller, Master 180 Hiram Lodge W John Ernest Fairweather, Master 180 Hiram Lodge Bro Jonathan Scott Cail, Senior Warden 182 Granite Lodge W Dannie D. Abbott, Master 183 Deering Lodge W Evan Paul Mills, Master 183 Deering Lodge Bro Thomas Leo Gaudet, Senior Warden 184 Naval Lodge W John Kevin Budlong, Senior Warden 184 Naval Lodge Bro Stephen Nicholas Zimmerman, Junior Warden 185 Bar Harbor Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 188 Jonesport Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 189 Knox Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 190 Springvale Lodge W Brian David Wolfinger, Master 190 Springvale Lodge W Jean M. Shepard, Senior Warden 192 Winter Harbor Lodge W Jeffrey D. Alley, Jr. Master 193 Washburn Lodge Bro Daniel Philbrook, PROXY 194 Euclid Lodge Bro Timothy Alray McDonald, Senior Warden 194 Euclid Lodge RW Robert Ward, PROXY 196 Bay View Lodge Bro Steven Gottleib, PROXY 197 Aroostook Lodge Bro Blair McCartney, PROXY 198 St. Aspinquid Lodge Bro Paul Foster, PROXY 201 David A. Hooper Lodge Bro Troy Alan Hanna, Senior Warden 201 David A. Hooper Lodge W Allen Stevens, PROXY 202 Mount Bigelow Lodge W Peter Bion Farnsworth, Master 202 Mount Bigelow Lodge Bro Emerson Dyer, PROXY 203 Mount Olivet Lodge W Edgar George Moody, Master 522 Proceedings of the [May
203 Mount Olivet Lodge Bro Paul Carlisle Barnes, Senior Warden 203 Mount Olivet Lodge Bro Clayton Stanley Lanphie, Junior Warden 204 Mount Abram Lodge W John David Maynard, Master 204 Mount Abram Lodge Bro Brian Flanders Hatfield, Junior Warden 205 Nollesemic Lodge Bro David Roy Duplisea, Senior Warden 205 Nollesemic Lodge Bro Karl Cousins, PROXY 206 Island Falls Lodge RW William Sawyer, PROXY 207 Abner Wade Lodge W Blaine Charles Nuite, Master 207 Abner Wade Lodge Bro Kelly Eric Jordan, Senior Warden 207 Abner Wade Lodge Bro Gary Bennet Smith, Junior Warden 208 Northeast Harbor Lodge W Michael D. Levesque, Senior Warden 208 Northeast Harbor Lodge W Norris Reddish, PROXY 209 Fort Kent Lodge W Gary A. Stevens, Master 211 Meduncook Lodge NOT REPRESENTED 213 Kemankeag Lodge W Allen Leon Plog, Master 213 Kemankeag Lodge Bro Bradley Alan Kennett, Senior Warden 214 Limestone Lodge W Aaron Matthew Giberson, Senior Warden 214 Limestone Lodge RW Lawrence Boaz, PROXY 215 Orchard Lodge W Michael J Johnson, Master 216 Corner Stone Lodge W Frederick J. Placey, Master 216 Corner Stone Lodge Bro Robert Haines, PROXY 217 Ralph J. Pollard Lodge W Christopher Lee Robison, Master 219 Gov. William King Lodge Bro James Stevens, PROXY 220 Seminary Hill Daylight Lodge RW Mark Edward Rustin, Master 220 Seminary Hill Daylight Lodge W Edward Leslie King, Senior Warden 220 Seminary Hill Daylight Lodge Bro Christopher Ray Howard, Junior Warden 220 Seminary Hill Daylight Lodge Bro William Connell, PROXY
Permanent Members of This Grand Lodge
Past Grand Masters Attending Lodge #
MW RobertVernley Damon 150 MW George Peter Pulkkinen 22 MW Harland Samuel Hitchings 138 MW WalterMarshall Macdougall 44 MW Brian Anthony Paradis 18 MW Wayne Thomas Adams 76 MW Charles Elwood Ridlon 65 MW Claire Victor Tusch 142 MW Gerald Sanford Leighton 49 MW Robert Romaine Landry 95 MW W. Louis Greenier, II 170 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 523
MW A. James Ross 70
Past Grand Senior Wardens Attending
RW Royce Greene Wheeler 83 RW Ronald Garnet Forrest 217 RW William Henry Stretton 150 RW Alan Robert Heath 31 RW Bradford Dunlap Blake 26 RW Frank Merrill Theriault, Jr 37 RW Lester Francis Smith 194 RW Robert Joseph Landry 95 RW John Thomas Irovando 214
Past Grand Junior Wardens Attending
RW Robert Gorden Wilbur Lobley 217 RW Donald Barbour Wiswell 217 RW Kenneth Lee Richardson 150 RW Daniel Carlton Pratt 146 RW Cecil Herbert Annis 82 RW Richard Lee Bowden 10 RW Alvin O. McDonald 156 RW Randy Lee Adams 137 RW Guy Francis Chapman 24 RW Walter Eino Kyllonen 198 RW Ralph George Knowles 43 RW Ronald Wayne Fowle, II 95 RW Randall Lynn Elliott 66 RW Ronald Stephen Murphy 65
Fraternally Submitted,
RW Richard.Bowden, Chairman RW Walter Kyllonen WB Paul Foster WB William Littlefield
Representatives Present Brazil, Espirito Santo – C. Herbert Annis, Rockport Brazil, Santa Catarina – R. Timothy Martel, Topsham Canada (in Ontario) ‑ Kenneth L. Richardson, Lewiston 524 Proceedings of the [May
China ‑ Walter M. Macdougall, Milo Connecticut –Charles E. Ridlon, Yarmouth Czech Republic – W. Louis Greenier, II, Caribou District of Columbia ‑ Claire V. Tusch, Wells England ‑ George P. Pulkkinen, Scarborough Finland ‑ Walter E. Kyllonen, York Florida ‑ Charles E. Ridlon, Yarmouth Germany – A. James Ross, Windham Hawaii ‑ Ronald G. Forrest, Brewer Luxembourg – Lester F. Smith, Lexington Twp Massachusetts ‑ Brian A. Paradis, Michigan Mexico, Tamaulipas ‑ David A. Walker, Monmouth Missouri ‑ Wayne T. Adams, Kennebunkport Nebraska ‑ Royce G. Wheeler, Bangor New Hampshire ‑ Robert V. Damon, Auburn New Jersey – James R. May, Mapleton Nova Scotia ‑ Harland S. Hitchings, Princeton Ontario, Kenneth L. Richardson, Lewiston Oregon ‑ Alan R.Heath,Union Prince Edward Island ‑ William H. Stretton, Lewiston Russia ‑ Richard L. Rhoda, Houlton Texas ‑ Robert G. W. Lobley, Orrington Uruguay ‑ Richard L. Bowden, Eddington Virginia ‑ John D. Baggett, Verona Island Washington – David A. Walker, Monmouth
At the Constitutionally mandated hour of 3:00 PM EDT, the Grand Master called MW Pulkkinen to the Grand East to conduct the election of Officers, Trustees, and finance Committee members. Elections In the uncontested balloting for Grand Master, MW Pulkkinen asked the Grand Lodge to elect MW Walker by acclamation. The Craft responded favorably and MW Walker accepted. In the uncontested balloting for Deputy Grand Master, MW Pulkkinen asked the Grand Lodge to elect RW Pulkkinen by acclimation. The Craft responded favorably and RW Pulkkinen accepted. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 525
In the uncontested balloting for Senior Grand Warden, MW Pulkkinen asked the Grand Lodge to elect RW Bergeron by acclimation. The Craft responded favorably and RW Bergeron accepted. The vote for Junior Grand Warden was opened and the tellers set to work. In the uncontested balloting for Grand Treasurer, MW Pulkkinen asked the Grand Lodge to elect RW Whytock by acclimation. The Craft responded favorably and RW Whytock accepted. In the uncontested balloting for Grand Secretary, MW Pulkkinen asked the Grand Lodge to elect RW Rustin by acclamation. The Craft responded favorably and RW Rustin accepted. The vote for Directors of the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation was opened and the tellers set to work.
Report of the Committee on Masonic Education and Lodge Services
The MEALS Committee started the year by conducting a full day of training for the District Education Representatives. The attendees were very attentive and it was obvious from the beginning that they were highly motivated and eager to provide top quality Masonic Educational Programs to their constituent lodges. As you know, last year we developed and distributed a new Protocol Manual to all lodges within this Masonic jurisdiction. Our greatest accomplishment this year was to complete the filming of a new Protocol video that will be distributed to all lodges on memory sticks as soon as possible. Expeditious completion of this extremely useful Masonic tool was accomplished by PRAXIS Production Studios, which is a two man operation, one of which, Brother Chris Jones, is a relatively new Maine Mason. This highly talented two man team was contracted to do the Protocol Video because of the extraordinary Membership DVD that they produced for the Membership Committee. We also developed three Masonic Education Toolbox Items which focus upon the lessons that are taught during the Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason Degrees. These products will be distributed to the 24 DER’s very soon and will hopefully be utilized to conduct short Masonic Educational Programs for all lodges. Although there are numerous short interactive educational programs in the toolbox that is given to every DER already, there seems to be a tendency to over use only a select few of them. All of these programs have been written in such a way that they can be given in 15 – 20 minutes after a Stated Meeting within or outside of the lodge room and very little preparation is required. These programs can easily be led by the DER or the lodge educator. If any lodge wishes to see a list of what programs are included in the toolbox and/or want copies of any or all programs available, please 526 Proceedings of the [May
don’t hesitate to ask your DER to see what is available or contact me, Tim Martel, at 729-1433 and I will do my best to help you. All that I ask is that the lodges first try to work with your DER’s and if you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact me. Also, anyone can write a Masonic Educational Toolbox Item and I encourage you to do so but if you do write one, please share it with me and the MEALS Committee so we can share it with all of the DER’s and lodges. Raymond Rideout Award There were only seven submissions for the Raymond Rideout Award this year and two lodges stood out from the rest, i.e. Amity Lodge #6 at Rockport was nominated by V.W. Steven E. Gibbons, the 7th District’s DER. The other outstanding lodge is Tranquil Lodge #29 at Auburn and they were nominated by V.W. Richard M. Nadeau, the 23rd District DER. Both lodges are doing an outstanding job of educating both their candidates and their membership alike. Furthermore, both lodges are very involved with their respective communities and have proved themselves to be excellent Ambassadors for Freemasonry. After a thorough review of all nominations, the M.E.A.L.S. Committee has unanimously selected Amity Lodge #6 as the Raymond Rideout Award Winner and Tranquil lodge #29 as The Runner Up.
The following is a sample of some of the activities that made Amity Lodge stand out:
• Amity Lodge #6 invites potential candidates and their families to dinner prior to being voted on. This enables lodge members to get acquainted with potential members and vice versa. This small gesture of Brotherly Love and Friendship says volumes about Amity Lodge and its members. • After each man becomes an Accepted Candidates, both he and his family are invited to dinner, regardless of what degree work is being done that night. • They publish a monthly newsletter and distribute it by email and U.S. Mail. • They have a Facebook page. This enables the outside world to get a glimpse of Freemasonry and hopefully, causes some good men to petition the lodge for membership. Facebook is very popular among men of all ages but is especially interesting to younger men. • All candidates are assigned an Elder Brother to help them learn their lesson strongly encouraged to give their lessons in Open Lodge along with their Elder Brother. After a Brother demonstrates proficiency of the Master Mason Degree in open lodge, he is given a lodge coin with the appropriate dates engraved on it. • They have a very active Masonic Education Program and all brethren are encouraged to recommend, develop and present topics of interest to the lodge. Some of the topics that have been presented recently are: 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 527
o The Morgan Affair o Fun with Numbers o Trivia o The Immortal 9 who kept Amity Lodge going during the anti- Masonic era
• Recently, multiple members learned portions of the Master Mason Lecture. This provided some relief to the members who usually do these lectures and allowed more brothers to get involved with the degree. • Education has been a regular agenda item at every Stated Meeting for several years. • Guest Speakers have been invited to give presentations. Recently, one speaker gave a presentation on The American Flag and another spoke about Prince Hall Masonry. • Amity Lodge and St. Paul’s Lodge maintain a common library that makes all sorts of educational materials available to the brethren. Recently, the two lodges teamed up and bought the first volume of Short Talk Bulletins. These will be utilized to conduct Masonic Education programs for the membership of both lodges. In closing, the MEALS Committee and Masonry in Maine recently lost one of the hardest working and most devoted Masons in this jurisdiction when the Grand Architect of the Universe suddenly called R.W. Randy Raymond home. He was always calling me to bounce some of his ideas off of me and anyone who knew him would agree that not only did he “Think Outside of the Box”, oftentimes he wasn’t even close to the box. I used to tell him that and we would always get a good chuckle out of it. He was my good friend and brother and I will always miss him. I want to thank all of the DER’s who served the Craft this year. Each of you made a significant contribution to Masonry in Maine and I sincerely hope that this has been a positive experience for you. I wish to thank all members of the MEALS Committee for their dedicated support and say that I am honored to serve with each of you. Lastly, thank you Grand Master for everything that you have done to support me and the MEALS Committee. We would not be able to accomplish anything without your support. Respectfully & Fraternally Submitted, Tim Martel
RW Tim Martel, Chairman RW Richard Bowden RW Eric Kuntz RW Steve Mairs 528 Proceedings of the [May
RW Harry Grinder RW Randy Raymond RW Gary Young
Elections Continued The results of the balloting Junior Grand Warden were RW Frank Palmer – 267 and RW Donald Pratt - 223. RW Palmer accepted the position. The vote for members of the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance was opened and the tellers set to work.
Report of the Committee on Membership The following is the annual report of the Membership Committee for the Grand Lodge of Maine for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. During the past year, your membership committee has worked hard trying to provide tools for the craft for the purpose of building membership. Your membership committee members are: Bro. Shaun Carr V.W. Brian Ingalls Bro. Edward Libby R.W. Carl Marsano V.W. Richard Nadeau R.W. Frank Palmer R.W. Toby Williams R.W. Richard Bergeron (chairman) Under the leadership of our Grand Master, the Membership Committee has developed a promotional video. It was our goal to show this video though social media outlets and also at lodge public events. A copy of the video was mailed to every lodge earlier this year. Hopefully all have had a chance to view it. We also have more copies available for you at our membership table. You can also view it at askamainemason.org. The membership committee would like to publically thank Bro Chris Jones from Morning Star Lodge in Litchfield for his invaluable contribution to this endeavor. This past year, lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction Initiated 460, Passed 398 and Raised 385 new Master Masons. We affiliated 146 and restored 101 for a total of 632 additions to this Grand Jurisdiction. However, we lost 398 to suspensions for non- payment of dues, 114 demitted, 14 expulsions and 544 to deaths for a total of 1,070 loses. The net loss for 2014 was 438. Our current membership as of January 1, 2014 is 18,994 of which 859 are plural members leaving us with a distinct count of 18,135 masons in Maine. Over the past five years, we have had loses of 3,421 to deaths, 1,891 to suspensions for non- 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 529
payment of dues, 661 to demits and 41 to expulsions for a total of 6,041 total losses. During this same period we have raised 2,157 new masons for a net 5-year loss of 3,884. Through the leadership of M.W. Ross and M.W. Walker this committee started a Masonic Rookie program. As of today, we have 103 brethren achieve that status. We held a banquet in their honor each year. The Rookie Program is designed to try to lower the amount of demits and suspensions from non-payment of dues by teaching good masonic habits to our newest brethren. It seems to be making a difference. Of these 103 brethren, all are still active. None have demitted or been suspended. In fact, many are currently lodge officers and taking active roles in their lodges. There are still others who may not have completed all 11 requirements to the program but have also developed those good masonic habits. The rate of demits and NPDs have been declining. Two years ago we lost 541 from demits and NPDs and this past year we lost 384. We must continue to try and do a better job in keeping the masons we already have. Retention is not only the key to a good membership development plan. Retention is the key to our survival. If you take out deaths, those districts that have embraced the Rookie Program have shown the greatest growth. Districts 6, 18 and 23 have shown the greatest growth on the past 5 years. All three of these districts have embraced the Rookie Program. We must continue to emphasize this program and try and get those lodges who do not endorse it to see its benefits. We must also continue our efforts to attract new brethren. Fellowship events and public lodge events should continue. We must also think of ways to attract new brethren. Nearly ¼ of our lodges (44) have raised 5 or less brethren over the past 5 years. Two of those 44 have not raised a new mason in 5 years. We have been holding statewide open houses the past few years with varying results. The lodges that plan a community event on those days have made this a successful event while those lodges who do nothing more than put out a banner and hope people come in have not been so successful. In addition, many lodges have chosen to hold their open houses on days other than the statewide October event for different reasons. It’s more productive to hold an open house on a day when there may be a special town event. Lodges should have more than one opportunity each year where you invite the public. Public suppers, honoring a local teacher or emergency personnel, flea markets, farmers markets, summer concerts, board game day, or a cribbage tournament are just a few of the events lodges are doing. This year lodges are asked to hold at least one event open to the public but it need not be on the third Saturday in October. We would rather you schedule your open house around a special event you hold at your lodge. In addition to events open to the public, lodges should consider other ways to attract potential members. Fellowship events have been very successful for many. If your lodge has never held a Fellowship event, consider it. Your membership committee is committed to assist you in planning one if you so desire. 530 Proceedings of the [May
Membership Awards There are many lodges doing great things. Visiting any of these lodges one can only go away feeling inspired and proud to be a Maine Mason. This year, we have continued our approach to honor those lodges that not only raised the most Master Masons but also recognize those lodges that showed positive growth. We have two plaques; one for the lodge that raised the most Master Masons and the second for the lodge that had the greatest positive growth. In addition, we have numerous certificates for all lodges that showed positive growth. The award to the Lodge that raised the most Master Masons goes to: Lygonia Lodge #40 (Ellsworth) in the 21th masonic district with 19 Master Masons – • Current Master – Wor. Kurt Gray • 2013 Master – Wor. George Schatz
The award to the lodge that had the greatest positive gain goes to: Webster Lodge #164 in Wales in the 23rd district with a net +16 in membership. Webster Lodge also came in second place behind Lygonia is raising 13 new Master Masons. • Current Master (for his 2nd term) Wor. Sonny Jutras
There were a total of 42 lodges that had positive growth in 2014. We would like to recognize the following lodges; all of which have had a positive gain in membership for 2014: Webster Lodge #0164 16 Excelsior Lodge #0151 2 Gov. William King Lodge #0219 8 Hermon Lodge #0032 2 Pythagorean Lodge #0011 7 King David's Lodge #0062 2 Lynde Lodge #0174 6 Meridian Splendor Lodge #0049 2 Abner Wade Lodge #0207 5 Moses Webster Lodge #0145 2 Belfast Lodge #0024 5 Mount Abram Lodge #0204 2 St. Croix Lodge #0046 5 Mount Olivet Lodge #0203 2 Drummond Lodge #0118 4 Alna-Anchor Lodge #0043 1 Nezinscot Lodge #0101 4 Ashlar Lodge #0105 1 Village Lodge #0026 4 Island Falls Lodge #0206 1 Washburn Lodge #0193 4 Jefferson Lodge #0100 1 Bristol Lodge #0074 3 Kemankeag Lodge #0213 1 Dunlap Lodge #0047 3 Knox Lodge #0189 1
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Freeport Lodge #0023 3 Lafayette Lodge #0048 1 Island Lodge #0089 3 Liberty Lodge #0111 1 Meridian Lodge #0125 3 Meduncook Lodge #0211 1 Morning Star Lodge #0041 3 Mount Desert Lodge #0140 1 Rural Lodge #0053 3 Pleiades Lodge #0173 1 Springvale Lodge #0190 3 Rising Sun Lodge #0071 1 Temple Lodge #0025 3 Saco Lodge #0009 1 Delta Lodge #0153 2 Triangle Lodge #0001 1
In closing, we must all remember that the responsibility for membership does not fall on any one person. Every mason must be thinking membership. It takes the leadership of your lodge’s elected officers to make membership a priority. We are now beginning to see the results of your efforts; keep the momentum going. Let’s work together so we can see the trend going upward.
Respectively Submitted; R.W. Richard N. Bergeron, Jr Chairman
Elections Continued
MW Pulkkinen announced that MW Wayne Adams, RW Christopher DiSotto, and MW W. Louis Greenier, II were elected to the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation Board of Directors.
Report of the Grand Lecturer This past year has seemed to pass faster than the years preceding it and another report is due. First I want to thank my staff of lecturers for their excellent dedication in performing their duties. They have not been afraid to try out new ideas to find a way to increase the attendance at Schools of Instruction. Attendance has been increasing in many of the districts and it seems that more new members are eagerly attending these schools. We still have problems with the DDGMs in some districts that forget to get their schools scheduled. When the DDGM and Masters of the 532 Proceedings of the [May
Lodges in a district don't make an effort to stress the importance of these schools, attendance seems to drop. Some districts really want to work on ritual and floor work while others enjoy time spent explaining the meaning of the degrees.
We seem to be getting more nominations for Lodge of the Year. This makes for a very interesting session to choose the winner. This year Delta Lodge #153 Lovell, Maine was chosen. They worked the Master Mason degree on a candidate on April 23, 2015 to show the Grand Master their expertise in performing ritual work.
At the session of Grand Lodge in 2013 a proposal was made to add SEC. 24B to the Constitution to cover the appointment and provisions of a District Ritual Instructor. For some reason it did not get entered into the minutes of that session of Grand Lodge. Consequently it had to reintroduced at the Grand Lodge session in 2014 and was laid over to be voted on at the Grand Lodge session of 2015.
After all is said and done I feel that the past year has been very rewarding and successful.
Respectfully submitted, Harland M. Harnden, Grand Lecturer
Presentation of the Lodge of the Year Award RW Harnden announced the selection of Delta Lodge #153 in Lovell as Ritual Lodge of the Year. The Grand Master invited the members to the Grand East where they were introduced, congratulated, and presented with the Award.
The Grand Master requested RW Brian Messing join him Grand East.
Presentation of the Simon Greenleaf Medal RW Brian S. Messing
Brian Scott Messing was born on October 1st, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. A military "brat", Brian never quite established any roots until moving to Maine. He has lived in big cities and small towns across the United States and overseas. Having traveled extensively in foreign countries for both work and pleasure, he is quite happy settling down in America's Vacationland, where he expects to remain for the rest of his life.
As a boy, Brian was very active in the Boy Scouts, Order of the Arrow and Explorers. Having attained the rank of Eagle, he has tried to live his life according to 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 533
the scouting tenets; once introduced to the Masonic fraternity, he found it a natural fit.
A magna cum laude graduate of Rensselear Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York with degrees in Systems (M. Eng) and Electrical Engineering (BSEE), his career extended from one of our national intelligence agencies to Electromagnetic Systems Laboratories (ESL), TRW and Northrop Grumman Corp. He is currently the Facility Security Officer for a small company in Camden.
Brian has been married to Tiare since 1982, and has two children, Kat and Collette. Since 2001 they have resided in Rockland, Maine. They moved from San Jose, California where Brian was a Project Manager directing technology teams developing, and field agents working, on government programs.
Brian was raised in Orient Lodge #15 of Thomaston, Maine on February 19, 2002. He was installed and served as Master in 2005 for the Lodge's 200th anniversary year, and re-elected in 2006 for a second term. Since then he has fulfilled the duties of Secretary, Historian and Librarian of the lodge.
Having been certified as a Ritualist in all degrees, lectures and charges by the then DDGM, Brian then served two terms as the District Educational Representative 2007 – 2009 and two terms as District Deputy Grand Master 2009 – 2011 both for the 9th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Maine. He was elected as the Grand Junior Warden in 2014.
Extremely active in the York Rite, Brian has served two terms as High Priest of Keystone Chapter #24 in Rockport, Maine, three terms as Illustrious Master in King Hiram Council #6 and four terms as Commander of Claremont Commandery #9, both of Rockland, Maine. He is presently the Treasurer of King Hiram and Instructor of Military Tactics in Claremont. He has been the Grand Principal Sojourner twice and an Assistant Grand Lecturer of the Grand Chapter, and is presently the Grand Captain of the Hosts. Completing the Commandery line, he served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery in 2012 and has served as the Grand Instructor of Military Tactics since then.
In the Scottish Rite, he is a 32° Mason with the Valley of Rockland and the Valley of Portland (Consistory). He is also a past President of the Midcoast Past Masters Association, past President of the Past Commander's Association, President of the Past Officers Association #1, and a member of the Order of High Priesthood, Order of Thrice Illustrious Masters, Knights Preceptor, Kora Shrine, Mid-Coast Shrine Club, Knights of the York Cross of Honor (Pine Tree Priory #65), Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine (Tamerlane Conclave #4), and Societas Rosicruciana In Civitatibus Foederatis. 534 Proceedings of the [May
Since his raising twelve years ago, Brian has actively held more than 70 officer positions in all these bodies combined.
Non-Masonically during this same period, he has been elected three times by his local community to the school board. As a Director of the Maine Lobster Festival, he also had one of the more active roles, being that of Blackbeard the Pirate whom he has portrayed for twelve years. While still a Director, he has hung up his sword.
Brian has served this Grand Lodge many times. He has represented the Grand Master on numerous occasions in exemplary fashion. When tragedy struck the 9th Masonic District earlier this year, Brian stepped up and did what needed to be done to make certain that the Grand Master was well represented there.
R.W. Brian Scott Messing, for you exemplary service to Maine Freemasonry and to me personally, I am pleased to present to you the Simon Greenleaf Medal for distinguished contributions to Masonry.
David A. Walker Grand Master of Masons in Maine May 5, 2015
Elections Continued
MW Pulkkinen announced that results of the election to the Committee on Finance were very close. The vote totals are: Wayne A. Cadman, Sr. –260; Michael G. Lambert – 269; Glenn E. Mower – 266; and George L. Schatz – 122. You have elcted Lambert and Mower.
Presentation by the Distinguised Guests MW Stephen Allen, Grand Master of Masons in New Brunswick Most Worshipful Brother Walker, Most Worshipfuls, Right Worshipfuls, Very Worshipfuls, Worshipfuls, Distinguished Brethren, brethren and all. It is a great privilege and honor for me to bring the greetings of the visiting Grand Jurisdictions to your 196 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine. It has certainly been a privilege and the hospitality that has been extended to us has been exemplary. We thank you for that. I know I speak on behalf of the visiting Grand Jurisdictions and that our hope is that if you have the opportunity to join us in our Grand Jurisdiction that we might extend that same hospitality to all the brethren who join us, whether at Grand Communications or Craft Lodges. We certainly hope we could be as hospitable. I thought last night when Most Worshipful Brother Walker asked me to do this little presentation that I might add a little bit to that. I had a brief 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 535
presentation that I was given to do or asked to do at the Grand Lodge of Canada In Providence of Ontario a couple of years ago. My theme at that presentation was that size doesn’t matter. When I look at the Grand Jurisdictions along the eastern seaboard, I realize we share a lot of the similarities and that size doesn’t matter. If we have programs or presentations that we are doing, and we can share those with one another, we don’t need to reinvent the wheel, brethren, if we share at our communications with one another it will help to further our masonry in our jurisdictions and size doesn’t matter. One thing I need to clarify when I say that. When my wife, Lady Janice, overheard me preparing that presentation a couple years ago, she said “You might be able to tell that to all the brethren, but that might not be the opinion of some of the ladies.” So I told her anytime I would do this speech, I would always clarify. With that the other point I would certainly like to make is that we are masonicly engaged as we join with one another and certainly as we have our communications and I will refer to a section of ritual. We establish our friendships and establish our connections and brethren as we gather in these communications, friendship is often a very predominant aspect of our gatherings. Certainly these friendships will not only be established for today, not only for next week but often for a lifetime. I will end my remarks with a brief poem by P.W. Downing, called friendships road and it goes like this: Friendship is a chain of gold Shaped in GOD all perfect mold Each link a smile, a laugh, a tear A grip of the hand a word of cheer In a steadfast as the ages roll Binding closer soul to soul No matter how far or heavy the load Sweet is that journey on friendship road Right to the doors of the 196 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Thank you Brethren.
RW Kenneth Richardson, Committee on Arrangements informed the Craft of the bus waiting outside and wished everyone an enjoyable evening at the banquet.
The Grand Chaplain offered prayer.
The Grand Master called the Craft from Labor to Refreshment
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The Grand Lodge Banquet
At 6:00PM attendees began to gather for a social gathering prior to the Grand Lodge Banquet. At 7:00PM the Grand Marshal introduced the head table guests. The Grand Master made some welcoming remarks and, after a table grace was offered, rang the official Grand Lodge Dinner Bell to signal the opening of the Banquet.
During the meal RW Pete Forrest, Master of Ceremonies, went to each table and offered the opportunity for introductions and comments. This, interspersed with his humorous banter, added to the enjoyment of the evening.
RW Mark Rustin offered comments about the nature of Freemasonry. He reminded those in attendance that our Fraternity was born during the enlightenment. As such our mission is to provide opportunitites for men to become better people and, through engagement with the greater community, build a better world for all humankind.
The Grand Master then offered remarks including thanks to many in attendance for their work and support during his tenure. He offered special thanks and appreciation to First Lady Audrey Walker for her support, understanding, and love. At the conclusion of his remarks a benediction was offered.
DAY TWO
With a rap of the gavel the Grand Master reconvened the Annual Communication for the second session. The Grand Chaplain offered a prayer to the Supreme Architect of the Universe. The Grand Secretary moved that the following reports from Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, Committee on Fraternal Relations, Committee on By-Laws, Committee on Insurance, Committee on Doings of Grand Officers, Committee on Dispensations and Charters, Committee on Ritual, Committee on Youth, Maine Mason Editorial Board, Committee on Returns, Grand Secretary, Judge Advocate, Grand Librarian, and Webmaster be published in the Proceedings without being read. The motion was seconded and approved.
Report of the Committee on Child Identification Since the conception of the Child ID Program in 1999, over 60,000 ID’s have been provided at no cost to the families, to aid officials in the recovery of missing or lost children. This past year the Child ID Program had 105 events and did 4142 children. As of right now for this year we had 40 requests for the Child ID Program but we 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 537
still have 20 left to do. The Charitable Foundation has decided they will no longer be funding this program. I will be sending out letters asking each lodge for a donation to keep this going. There is a big demand for this program all over the state. I think if all lodges donate $50.00 a year, we can continue this program to help protect the children in the state of Maine. Thank you for your consideration Most Worshipful. William Littlefield, Chairman
Report of the Maine Masonic College RW Stephen Nichols As in the recent past, the Maine Masonic College scheduled twelve regular classes during the year. All were well received and most were well attended. In addition, the College made six additional presentations, some in response to requests from Masonic districts or individual Blue Lodges. We are continuing our efforts to reach a wider audience in all parts of Maine. This year, classes were held in Districts 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 17. In an effort to find a date that would be more suitable to the Craft, the College moved the Annual Convocation from July to October. This year’s Annual Convocation was held in Bangor and was well attended. Another annual event is the College’s Annual Celebration of the Arts & Sciences, which is aimed at adding interest in and elaboration of the seven arts and sciences that are intro-duced to the Candidate in the Fellow Craft degree. This event consistently draws a large crowd and has been warmly received by the attendees. Suzanne Nance’s presentation in April of 2014 on the importance and influence of music in our lives was particularly appreciated. The 2015 theme for the Annual Celebration is the importance of the liberal arts and sciences in today’s society and will be addressed by a team of professors from the University of Maine at Orono. There will, of course, be obvious implications for the Craft. We have been fortunate to be able to draw upon the skills and experience of the University throughout our early years and we hope to continue our association with UMaine in the future. The first Maine Masonic College diplomas were awarded at the Convocation 2014. The diploma program has attracted increasing attention from the Craft during the past year. Additional Masons have shown an interest in entering the program, each in his own specialty. The program is not limited to Masons and at least one non-Mason has already received this recognition. Last year we reported that we had received an inquiry from Connecticut about our experience in setting up the Maine Masonic College. This year we heard from a Prince Hall lodge in Arkansas asking similar questions. These requests reinforce our con-viction that there is a widespread desire for more light in Masonry and that we are on the right track in our pursuit to provide that light in Maine. Regent Brother Donald McDougal is leading the way to bring new technology to some of our presentations. While not new to everyone, Power Point programs have demonstrated that we can offer lessons that are more vivid and more illustrative 538 Proceedings of the [May
when we draw on tech-nology that is available to us but which we have heretofore largely neglected. We look forward to incorporating still more modern tech-niques to further enhance our teaching efforts. In 2014, our first Dean of Academic Affairs, MW Walter Macdougall, handed over those responsibilities to RW Eric Kuntz. Brother Macdougall continues to labor in the vineyards of our endeavor and to lend support to the new Dean. Not to be isolated from reality in our search for truth, we have brought some more administrative order to our organization. The addition of our board secretary, Theresa Hatch, has allowed us to better organize our plans and our records. In addition, we have consolidated our real property at the Grand Lodge office in Holden. Our financial archives have been stream-lined by Regent Brother Guy Chapman so that our planning is founded on a more precise appreciation of our capabilities. Throughout our work of the past year, we have tried to sustain our emphasis on the need for civility in our Masonic fraternity and in our communities. Following the guidance of our Grand Master and drawing on the writing of RW Russ Charvonia, Grand Master of the Grand Jurisdiction of California, we are committed to including the concept of civility in our classes and our other presentations We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our Grand Master. The Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Secretary have also lent their assistance to our efforts, attending our board meetings and our classes, and offering constructive suggestions for the improvement of our curriculum and the overall direction of the College. Without the generous funding by the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation we could not continue our work and we wish to thank that body for its contribution to our successful programs. Respectfully submitted, Steve Nichols Board of Regents: Richard Bowden, Guy Chapman, Chris Howard, Eric Kuntz, George Macdougall, Walter Macdougall, Don McDougal, Dave Richardson, Mark Rustin, Meon Stephenson, and Claire Tusch
Presentation of the Josiah Hayden Drummond Award RW Scott E. Whytock R.W. Brother Scott Everett Whytock was born to Nancy and William Whytock on August 25, 1976 and lived in Dixfield, Maine. After graduating high school in 1994, he went to college at the University of Southern Maine and finished in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Scott began working in Portland as a mutual fund accountant for Forum Financial Group. After becoming an operations manager, he left Forum to start his own business in 2003. After selling that business 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 539
a year later, he began working on becoming a financial adviser and eventually founded August Wealth Management in 2011. Scott has two children and lives in Scarborough, Maine. William was born in August 2002 and Thomas was born in August 2005. Aside from raising his boys and doing his Masonic work, Scott has been involved as a board member for the Center for Grieving Children in Portland since 2009 and served as the chair of the Center’s annual Auction and Gala for three years. In the past he has been involved with the Maine Center for Creativity, the Cumberland County YMCA, and the Ronald McDonald House. Scott has also been a little league coach for five years. Scott was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on April 4, 2003 at Gov. William King Lodge #0219, in Scarborough, Me. Scott served Gov. William King Lodge as Secretary from 2005 to 2013. Scott has served Grand Lodge and the Masonic Charitable Foundation as Grand Treasurer since 2012.
Br. Whytock, for you tireless efforts for the Craft, the Community, the Charitable Foundation and me as Grand Master, I am indeed proud to present you with this Josiah Hayden Drummond Medal for Distinguished Service.
David A. Walker Grand Master of Masons in Maine May 5, 2015
Suspensions and Expulsions The Grand Secretary made the following motions: John Anderson MW, whereas John Anderson was referred by Bay View Lodge #196 for disciplinary action, and whereas the Grand Master concurred and expelled him for un-masonic conduct, and whereas his appeal was heard by the Committee on Grievances and Appeals who concurred with the Grand Master’s decision, I move that he be expelled from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, for un-masonic conduct. Donald P. Blow MW, whereas Donald P. Blow was convicted of two felonies in US District Court while a member of the Fraternity, I move that he be expelled from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, for un-masonic conduct. Michael Callahan MW, whereas Michael Callahan was referred by Tyrian Lodge #73 for disciplinary action, and whereas the Grand Master concurred and expelled him due to seven felony convictions in Maine District Court while a member of the Fraternity, I move that he be expelled from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, for un-masonic conduct. 540 Proceedings of the [May
Gary R. Dorman MW, whereas Gary R. Dorman plead guilty to a felony in Maine District Court while a member of the Fraternity, I move that he be expelled from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, for un-masonic conduct. Benjamin Frenette MW, whereas Benjamin Frenette was referred by Mechanics Lodge #66 for disciplinary action, and whereas the Grand Master concurred and suspended him for unlawful conduct while a member of the Fraternity, I move that he be expelled from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, for un-masonic conduct. Kyle R. Green MW, whereas Kyle R. Green has been charged with four felony counts in Maine District Court while a member of the Fraternity, and whereas he has been suspended by the Grand Master pending adjudication of the cases, I move that the suspension be continued and he be expelled from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, for un-masonic conduct if convicted. Michael E. Paul Jr. MW, whereas Michael E. Paul Jr. was convicted of a felony in US District Court while a member of the Fraternity, and whereas he was expelled by the Grand Master for un-masonic conduct, and whereas a trial was conducted by the Commissioners of Trials who found him guilty of un-masonic conduct, I move that he be expelled from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, for un-masonic conduct. All motions were seconded and passed.
Report of the Grand Historian
"Since history has no proper scientific value, its only purpose is educative. And if historians neglect to educate the public, if they fail to interest it intelligently in the past, then all their historical learning is valueless except in so far as it educates themselves. " George M Trevelyan
"266 VOTE TO ABROGATE OBLIGATION OF A MASTER MASON."
Such might the headline of a muckraking daily newspaper have read on May 7, 2014 had a reporter had access to the proceedings of Grand Lodge the prior day. The vote of a few, approving the confessed violating of the chastity of a Brother Master Mason's wife, does not supercede Maine's ritual. It was but the action on one matter that does not establish precedence. Why, one may ask, is this to be addressed as 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 541
history only a year later? It is done for the very reason that it is part of our history as a Grand Lodge. It will be part of that by which we are judged. It will be a factor which we must address as we go forward and answer the question "What came we here to do?" More to the point perhaps: "What does it say of our commitment to a Brother?"
THE HISTORICAL SETTING This was a case in which a sitting Master of a lodge preferred charges against a Past Master of another lodge for having sexual intercourse with his wife while they were still living together. The charge had to be filed in the lodge of the alleged wrong doer where it was unanimously denied. The matter was appealed to the Commissions of Trials and a hearing was held. The accused and the wife both testified and admitted the charge. It was further admitted by the accused that after his wife died he continued the relationship while the Mason's wife obtained a divorce. The accused was unanimously found guilty of the charge by the Commissioners of Trials. This decision was affirmed by the Committee on Grievances and Appeals which recommended his expulsion from Masonry.
The seriousness of the charge against the Brother and of the profound importance of the vote about to be taken was put forth by Grand Master A. James Ross in his Grand Master's Annual Address. While what follows was printed in last year's "Proceedings of the Grand Lodge," it needs to be put forth yet again as G.M. Ross' comments are to the point on the issue under consideration. “The Entered Apprentice Degree clearly demonstrates that we have entered the ground floor of an association or union of men; an environment of fraternalism. The Fellowcraft Degree expounds on these same principles while it is preparing us for a greater calling and for a higher expectation which speaks to our moral conduct and truths. Those truths are demonstrated as we become skilled workmen on the edifice we call life and which will ultimately be challenged in the Master Mason Degree. In the Master Mason Degree we swear to uphold specific obligations toward one another. In the second section of this degree, those obligations and our principles and values are challenged by the three Ruffians who have strayed from those same teachings. The Ruffians represent those external forces in life which constantly pull on us in all directions. Like the Ruffians, those forces are challenging us to compromise or throw away entirely our high standards of conduct we hold for one another and for the people we care about in our lives. In the end, Hiram Abif gave the ultimate sacrifice rather than compromise the truths of being a Free Mason.”
While no man and Mason are perfect, we do find ourselves facing an ever-increasing challenging world where our values and truths for one another are put to the test. Though minor infractions of our conduct may be corrected by aid and reformation through the good offices of a Brother, more severe infractions have direct and lasting negative consequences which may be deemed intolerable and moreover, uriforgivable. Be mindful that we who are Free Masons have sworn to uphold, perpetuate and live by the highest standards of moral conduct which is richly entrenched in our Ritual. Our Ritual is not to be taken lightly. Our oaths (or 542 Proceedings of the [May
obligations) are not to be considered archaic sound bites merely to wow a candidate while he kneels at our altar. They are not subject for self-interpretation to be applied when they are convenient to make a self-righteous point or to be used to mitigate or soften the errors of a Brother.
Today, you will hear the reports of the Commissioners of Trial and the Committee on Grievances and Appeals. You will be asked to either uphold or reject their decisions. One case that has been particularly troubling for me is the appeal of a Brother who was expelled for unMasonic conduct - violating the chastity of a Brother's wife. There will be those who speak for upholding the decision of those two committees and those who will advocate for restoring the expelled Brother to good standing. I am afraid that the very oaths or obligations that every one of us swore to uphold will be challenged - those oaths or obligations that we swore to abide by unequivocally and without reservation will undergo a very serious test for all of us today. Mitigating circumstances which lead up to the decision for a Brother to have sexual relations with another Brother's wife are not excuses justifying the wrong-doing that was committed." Several Mason spoke on his behalf of the accused attesting to all he had done for Masonry and his community. They also attempted to justify his conduct because of the difficulties he had been experiencing with his sickly wife and the deterioration of the other Brother's marriage. Only one stepped forth to condemn his conduct as a violation of his oath and obligation as a Master Mason.
At Grand Lodge the recommendation of the Committee on Grievances and Appeals was rejected by a vote of 266-230 or 53% of the 496 who voted. A total of 576 were eligible to vote but 80 or 15% did not vote. Eighty Master Masons who were either sent by their lodges to conduct the business of their Grand Lodge, or current officers or permanent members of Grand Lodge failed to fulfill their obligation.
OBSERVATIONS Masonry has and will continue to have to make small adaptations to meet changes in society if it is to remain a meaningful organization in which men can share a fraternal experience. Different eras and changes in society present new challenges for consideration. The basis of sexual mores in Maine have descended from the Judaic teaching of the Torah and of the Christian teachings in the New Testament. With the advent of "the pill" to avoid unwanted pregnancy and the rise of feminism in the past half century, basic mores have changed for many in our society. For a Mason, the question is how does he govern his conduct with a woman whose husband or father is a Mason.
One question posed in defense of the accused at Grand Lodge was from a Mason who was cohabiting with a woman whose father was a Mason. He professed to be worried that such conduct might be grounds to exclude him from Masonry. The online dictionary, Wikipedia, speaks of "Chastity" as the sexual behavior of a man or woman that is acceptable to the moral standard and guidelines of their culture, 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 543
civilization or religion. It further states: "The words 'chaste' and 'chastity' ... entered the English language around the middle of the 13th century, at that time they meant slightly different things. 'Chaste' meant 'virtuous or pure from unlawful sexual intercourse' (referring to extra-marital sex), while 'Chastity' meant 'virginity'. It was not until the late 16th century that the two words came to have the same basic meaning as a related adjective or noun."
A Mason must address the question of whether the beneficiary of his oath or obligation is the woman or his fellow Brother Mason. Therein lies the rub. A woman must be free of rape and untoward sexual contact. A woman, though, is free to make her own determinations relative to her conduct. In this day and age, conduct recently considered unthinkable by young girls and women is now the fodder for Facebook or sexting. A Mason's oath or obligation is much more. It is a commitment to a fellow Mason in an organization of which they each choose to belong. Having received their third degree, every Mason knows what he has bound himself to do towards others. If he does not wish to or feels that he cannot abide by his oath then he may resign his membership. It is his choice whether he will be bound by what fellow Masons have the right to expect of him.
A Mason's oath is not a smorgasbord for picking which obligations one will abide by and which ones he will ignore if not convenient for him. As M.W. Bro. Ross said: "What do we as Free Masons have if we do not have truth, respect and adherence for our Masonic principles and high standards of conduct for ourselves and for one another?” How can we align ourselves with others in the spirit of true fraternalism if we apply a set of standards contrary to what we would expect from others? Fraternalism can only flourish when we are mindful of our own actions and inclinations and remembering that every day, we are somebody's impression of what and who a Freemason is, including the considerations and expectations that one Brother has toward another. "
LIGHT FROM THE PAST The word of a Freemason to another Freemason is beyond value. It is everything between two men. Men who may never have met but who know they can trust the other because of their sacred bond. In the mid-l 9th century there was a most gifted Mason from Pacific Lodge No. 64 in Exeter. W. Bro. David Barker, (1816-1874), was a lawyer and poet of such renowned ability that he was known as "The Burns of Maine." He was also the son-in-law of M.W. Timothy Chase and brother-in-law of M.W. Hiram Chase. He wrote several poems which related to his beloved Freemasonry. One of his best for historical consideration today was entitled "The Craftsman's Confession, or Courting a Mason's Daughter." It was first published in "The Freemason's Monthly Magazine," 1853, published by Charles W. Moore. Its message is as strong today as it was one hundred-sixty-two (162) years ago.
"Courting a Mason's Daughter" In my earlier years (And the thought brings tears, 544 Proceedings of the [May
For horrible 'tis to say,) I was false as the pit To each girl that I met, Till meeting with Caroline Ney. Each time that I strode To her father's abode The neighbors were struck with dismay: At morning and even A prayer went to heaven For the innocent Caroline Ney. The old matrons winked And the old maids blinked And tuned up a sorrowful lay, And nodded the head While they gravely said "He'll ruin that Caroline Ney!" The young country "Squire" In his dreams would perspire, In counting his bountiful pay For conning the laws And pleading the cause Of beautiful Caroline Ney. The old village Priest Not doubting the least The gossips who threaded the way, Bid the father beware Of the terrible snare I was setting for Caroline Ney. But the father cared not For the idle report Which haunted him every day, For the old man knew I should ever be true To the innocent Caroline Ney. For I whispered a word Which the old man heard, 'Twas a magic word, though simple, 'Twas a word which we caught On a sacred spot Just west of King Solomon's Temple.
OUR FUTURE If the word of a Mason was that strong to a Masonic father, how much stronger should it be to a Mason as regards his wife? What came we here to do? To build our future as men of honor. Let us move forward in Masonry with our history, for better 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 545
or worse, serving as a light and a guide for our conduct. Our history is our future. Respectfully submitted, Richard L. Rhoda, P.G.S.W. Grand Historian
Report of the Committee on Histories The Committee on Lodge Histories met at the Grand Lodge Office on April 2nd and reviewed one hundred thirty-five (135) lodge histories. Of these, one hundred five (105) were submitted before March 1st and were considered for selection as the five best histories. As of today, one hundred eighty-five (185) lodge histories have been filed and one (1) has not been filed. As of March 1st, one hundred seven (107), or 57.5%, of lodge histories had been filed on time. The committee believed that histories not submitted in a timely manner in accordance with the Constitution should not be considered for special recognition. Tardiness has its price of more than having to pay the constitutionally required fine of $10.00. One submitted lodge history might very well have been selected as the best had it been timely. M.W. Grand Master, I wish to publicly recognize the invaluable assistance your District Deputies have been relative to getting lodge histories filed. Starting in mid- February they were advised every Thursday of the lodges which did not have their histories filed. They would then follow up with lodges and some would keep checking with me as to how their lodges were doing. Early into the reporting season, I received an Historian’s report from W. Bro. Scott A. Johnson, of Crescent Lodge No. 78. Copies of his history were sent out to the District Deputy’s to share as example of how a short and meaningful history could be written. If you still are not sure how to undertake the writing of your lodge’s history, consider using this general format for guidance of how to make your history more meaningful. (See attached copy). R.W. Richard Wark of the First District had all of his lodges reported before March 1st. R.W. Walter F. Riley, Jr. of the Eighth District and R.W. Kevin K. Kugell of the Sixteenth District where the next two to have all lodges reported. Will those three Brothers please stand and be recognized. Brethren, I thank you. Will the following please come forward to be recognized as Lodge Historians or the producer of their lodge’s history? The best lodge histories for 2014, in descending order are:
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1 -- Bay View #196 – R.W. Thomas E. Pulkkinen; 2. -- St. Paul’s #82 – R.W. Jeffrey W. Sukeforth; 3. -- Amity #6 – R.W. Jeffrey W. Sukeforth; 3. -- Tyrian #73 – W. Wayne D. Cotterly; and 5. -- Saco #9 – Bro. Michael G. Hopkins and R.W. Carl J. Marsano
Respectfully submitted, Richard L. Rhoda, Chairman, Grand Historian Kenneth E. White, P.D.D.G.M. Richard L. Bowden, P.G.S.W. Jeffrey W. Sukeforth, P.D.D.G.M. Victor G. Oboyski, D.D.G.M. The above report having been tabled on May 5th, it was brought forth with the following additions. Two (2) weeks ago there were twenty-four (24) lodges histories unreported. An effort to get them all in was undertaken which came up one short. Histories came in at 12:34 a.m. by email; three (3) or four (4) the same day; and one at 9:15 a.m. the first morning of Grand Lodge. This would have been only the third time in the history of Grand Lodge that all histories for a year had been filed. Unfortunately we came up one short. The following lodges were recognized for the special effort the made to achieve one hundred percent (100%) down to the stretch: 1. -- Cumberland Lodge No. 12; 13.Kenduskeag Lodge No. 137; 2. -- Felicity Lodge No. 19; 14.Lewy’s Island Lodge No. 138; 3. -- York Lodge No. 22; 15.Ocean Lodge No. 142; 4. -- Somerset Lodge No. 34; 16.Preble Lodge No. 143; 5. -- Freedom Lodge No. 42; 17.Moses Webster Lodge No. 145; 6. -- Mosaic Lodge No. 52; 18.Baskahegan Lodge No. 175; 7. -- Katahdin Lodge No. 98; 19.Yorkshire Lodge NO. 179; 8. -- Nezinscot Lodge No. 101; 20.Deering Lodge No. 183; 9. -- Monmouth Lodge No. 110; 21.Jonesport Lodge No. 188; 10. -- Greenleaf Lodge No. 117; 22.Kemankeag Lodge No. 213; and 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 547
11. -- Drummond Lodge No. 118; 23.Corner Stone Lodge No. 216 12. -- Riverside Lodge No. 135: The only lodge not to report its history was Warren Lodge No. 2 which, it is noted, does not have an appointed Historian. Respectfully submitted, Richard L. Rhoda, Chairman, Grand Historian
The Grand Secretary moved that the 197th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine be held at KORA Temple in Lewiston on May 3rd and 4th 2016. The motion was seconded and passed.
Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business Most Worshipful, on my report of unfinished business I have but one Item called to my attention in my search. Two years ago the Grand Historian made a motion and it was carried and has not been fulfilled this year. Hopefully in the future it will be. It was on the length and terms of a lodge historian. Other than that the Committee of Unfinished Business finds no further unfinished business. I move the acceptance of this report.
Fraternally, RW Robert Ward The report was seconded and accepted.
The Grand Master then recessed the Annual Comminucation in preparation for the Installation of Officers.
The Annual Communication reconvened for the Istallation of Officers.
Installation of Officers
MW Pulkkinen called the Communication back into session and declared it to be meeting in semi-public form for the purpose of installing Officers for the ensuing Masonic Year. The Brethren about to be installed were escorted into the Lodge by Installing Grand Marshal RW Brad Blake. 548 Proceedings of the [May
MW David A. Walker was installed as the Grand Master of Masons in Maine by MW Claire V. Tusch and the remaining Past Grand Masters
MW George P. Pulkkinen obligated the remaining elected officers.
MW George P. Pulkkinen installed the Deputy Grand Master.
MW Brian A. Paradis installed the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden.
MW Claire V. Tusch installed the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary.
MW Wayne T. Adams installed the District Deputy Grand Masters with the assistance of the Grand Master, MW David A. Walker.
MW Walter M. Macdougall installed the District Education Representatives with the assistance of the Gand Master, MW David A. Walker.
MW Wayne T. Adams obligated the remaining appointed officers.
MW Walter M. Macdougall installed the Grand Chaplain and the Assistant Grand Chaplains.
MW Claire V. Tusch installed the Grand Marshal.
MW Robert V. Damon installed the Grand Lecturer and Assistant Grand Lecturers.
MW Harland S. Hitchings installed the Grand Deacons.
MW A. James Ross installed the Grand Stewards.
MW A. James Ross installed the Grand Standard Bearer.
MW George P. Pulkkinen installed the Grand Pursuviants and Grand Organists.
MW W. Louis Greenier, II installed the Grand Historian and Grand Librarian.
MW Gerald S. Leighton installed the Grand Tyler.
MW Harland S. Hitchings delivered the Charge to the Grand Lodge Officers.
MW Wayne T. Adams thanked the Grand Master on behalf of himself and his Brother Past Grand Masters for the honor and privilege to preside over the Installation of Officers. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 549
Remarks from Grand Master Walker
I have had a couple people over the last couple of days telling me how much like my father I am. They don’t know how much of an honor it is to hear that. I stood here last year and gave a fairly lengthy speech, expecially lengthy by my standards. I’m not going to do that today because I gave a speech yesterday which I outlined pretty much what I have tried to do, what I was successful at and unsuccessful at and the things I wanted to address going forward. I will say this, I am so looking forward to working with all of you, I can’t tell you. I want to thank each and every one of you, elected and appointed officers for seeking the office and for accepting the office for which you are now installed. It’s going to be a great team and I really, really look forward to working with you. We are going to get a lot of good things done with your help and I thank you. I want to thank the Past Grand Masters for all of your help in doing this installation. I count each and every one of you as close, personal friends as well as mentors. I have sought your guidance on various topics over the past year and will continue to do so. I may not always do what you think I should but bear in mindthat I will take seriously anything that you have to offer for advice for me.I’m going to hang myself, is what I am going to say. You can hang me afterwards but I’m going to hang myself. Thank you so much for taking the time to install me and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Lodge. It means so much to me. Brother Blake, thank you so much for coming up and being my installing Grand Marshall. I appreciate it. A lot easier then when Jerry and I were Grand Wardens isn’t it? Yah. I like to also at this time thak the arrangements committee. I did not do so last night as I shuld have at dinner. How many of the arrangements committee members are here? Just Bill? Oh and Ken and all the ladies. I’ve got to tell you. I have been involved with this a little bit before but not in detail as I have this year. You Brethren and your ladies do so much for this Grand Lodge. Most Masons have no idea. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you have done to help make this go as smoothly as possible. It has been a real pleasure working with you and I look forward to doing it again next year. Thank you. I would also like to thank the Bangor Masonic Center for the loan of this furniture, it is greatly appreciated. I think I have some flowers here. Brother Grand Marshal will you plese present to me Theresa and April. Ladies you are very, very special to all the Brethren and to me. The Brethren have no idea the mess I can leave. My receipts and the “Oh I need this and Oh I need that.” Mark takes care of a lot of things for me and does a great job. I thanked him in front of everybody yesterday, but behind the scenes these two ladies are there to take care of all of your needs and making this Grand Master look a little bit like he knows what he is doing. It is only because of them, so I thank you. 550 Proceedings of the [May
Brother Grand Marshal would you present Mrs Walker to the Grand East please. Mrs. Walker it is so nice of you to join us. I have to tell you Brethren, you all, I’, sure, have understanding wives. These Brethren over here understand just how understanding a Grand Master’s Wife has to be. Not just understanding, she also has to be a source of strength and support for keeping the Grand Master from losing his mind. Not that that’s a big loss. I’ve got to tell you, I’ve said for many years that I married way out of my league and the last year has proven me right. Thank you. While she is being escourted back to her seat I will take this opportunity to thank all of the wives, families and friends of all of the Grand Lodge Officers. As all of you know, it’s a commitment when any of your family members are members of a lodge, but an ever bigger commitment when they take a position in the Grand Lodge. Without your support and your assistance they wouldn’t be as effective as they are, which is so important to the smooth operation for the Grand Lodge, for our ability to promote Masonry throughout this Grand Jurisdiction which we believe is so important. I offer you all my heartfelt thanks and my applause. There is probably something else I have forgotten but I think it is time for us to bring this Annual Communication to a close. I want to thank each and every one of you for your support over the last year. I look forward very much to working with you for the betterment of the craft and The Grand Lodge of Maine throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. It is an honor to serve with you. It’s not top down or bottom up, it’s working with you side by side. Just call me Brother Walker. Thank you all.
Reports Not Read at the Annual Communication
Masonic Charitable Foundation 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 551
President David Walker called the meeting to order at the Cumberland Club in Portland at 6:00PM. Tom Pulkkinen, Wayne Adams, Brian Messing, Claire Tusch, Ralph Knowles, Scott Whytock, John Irovando, and Mark Rustin were present. A guest, Richard Smith, was also present. The minutes from the last meeting were accepted as presented. The Board reviewed Maine Day in Florida and the fund raising effort for the Library Expansion Project. Dave Walker mentioned the tireless effort Mark has put in for the fundraising effort. He asked the committee for a round of applause for Mark. Mark thanked the committee. A motion was made and seconded to empower Mark to spend up to $165,000.00 to finish the library project. The motion was made by Dave Walker and seconded by John Irovando. Dave asked for any discussion on this matter and if anyone was not aware of the findings of grants requested to Alfond Foundation and the Steven and Tabitha King Foundation. Mark explained that the Alfond Foundation turned us down. He had applied for a $25,000.00 grant from the King Foundation and they came back with a $50,000.00 check with the stipulation that the money was spent within one year for the purposes for which we stated. With no further discussion, the motion was put to a vote and passed. Tom Pulkkinen moved that the Grand Secretary receive a one-time $5000.00 after tax bonus in recognition of all the hard work and effort that Mark put in to the raising of money to build the library, raising donations to help meet necessary demands this year, and all of other time he has put in for the betterment of Masons in Maine. Wayne Adams seconded the motion. After a short period of discussion, the motion passed. Treasurer Scott Whytock reported on several items: 1. Income -- pretty much on target there. 2. Fundraising – we exceeded our $120,000.00 goal for the year. 3. Operating expenses -- are right on within $200.00 of budget. 4. Program section, matching grants and relief -- there is a little room for the most part. Bikes for Books continues to grow by a lot. Shipping problems and Mike being overwhelmed by the growth and is in need of help. The CHIPS program, did not spend a lot of money in this current fiscal year. 5. Handling of the Cutter fund with Saccarappa Lodge -- There has been some discussion that Saccarappa Lodge thinks the money is theirs but it clearly belongs to the foundation. Scott met with the Lodge and they were rude and hostile. Scott feels they need to be told how things are going to run and how things are. The President asked that Scott not entertain another meeting with them unless he was present. He made a motion that Scott present Saccarappa Lodge with a letter stating what 552 Proceedings of the [May
was required of them in reference to the Cutter fund and that the Foundation is behind him 100 percent. Seconded and passed. 6. The 501/C3 program -- how things went and what they may want to consider going forward.
A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was made seconded and approved John Irovando presented next budget. Total operating expenses budgeted are $83,641.00 which includes $9000.00 to cover the mailing of the Grand Master’s Appeal letter. Income budgeted is $548,515.00 which does not include the committed funds from the fundraiser money already received. Wayne Adams said that he believed that it was a matter of policy for the budget to consist of what was available through interest and dividend income. It was decided that the Board could change the policy by a vote on the budget. John stated that he had made many attempts to reach the CHIPS committee though emails and letters for information on their needs and expenditures for the coming year. It was moved, seconded and passed that the CHIPS program be terminated and leave enough funds available to cover outstanding obligations. The Matching Grant Program -- It has been suggested that the program move to a 2 for 1 match of the first $500.00 up to the total cost of the project. The committee believes this is the most successful project to date. The increase was approved. The President asked if they possibly could ask the lodges to help with the district grant project next year. Tom suggested that some lodges may not be financially able to afford this and to leave the program as is. John Irovando agreed. Mark suggested that maybe we could ask the more substantial and organized districts, to do their own fundraising to add to the 2000.00 grant and maybe make them a 3000.00 grant. Motion was made, seconded to keep the district grant program going again another year and keep it the same. Passed. It was discussed and decided to keep the Maine Day program in Florida for another year. A motion was made and seconded to accept the budget as amended. Motion Passed. Tom discussed a program for Students. He said there is a program run by the National Foundation for Children. He said they have professionals work with children on such problems as drugs, low self-esteem, and health issues. Twenty four states throughout the country utilize this program. Tom said he feels it would be a great publicity exposure for the Foundation and he believes the program speaks for itself. Mark agreed. Tom will gather more information for their next meeting. A motion was made and seconded to approve the Budget for the LLC. Motion Passed. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 553
Scott Whytock was nominated for and elected to Foundation Treasurer for the coming year.
A motion was made seconded and passed to authorize the Grand Treasurer to sign proxies for securities owned by the Foundation and Stock Certificates, Resolutions and other documents pertaining to the sale of securities.
A motion was made seconded and passed to accept the Report of the Committee on Investments.
A motion was made seconded and passed to ratify and confirm all actions of the Investment Committee as reflected in the HM Payson report for the year ended March 31, 2015.
A motion was made seconded and passed to authorize the Committee on Investments to purchase and sell securities on behalf of the Foundation during the coming year, as it deems prudent.
A motion was made seconded and passed to accept the verbal report of the Committee on Distributions as presented by Wayne T. Adams.
A motion was made seconded and passed to accept the Report of the Committee on Gifts as presented by Mark Rustin. A motion was made seconded and passed to empower the Grand Treasurer to make financial transactions on behalf of the Foundation for the coming year. A motion was made seconded and passed to invest funds in income accounts beyond the needs of cash flow for the budget in the Charitable Foundation account with HM Payson. A motion was made seconded and passed that the Sub-committee appointments be made at the next special meeting. The President thanked the Board members. Meeting adjourned at 9:00PM.
Committee on Fraternal Relations
The Grand Lodge of Albania was consecrated on October 14 2011 in Tirana by the Grand Lodge Italy. The Grand Lodge of Albania meets the criteria for recognition 554 Proceedings of the [May
and has requested amity with the Grand Lodge of Maine. Your committee recommends we grant recognition to the Grand Lodge of Albania. Several Grand Lodges in the United States and Europe withdrew recognition of the National Grand Lodge of France. It appears that the National Grand Lodge of France has resolved its problem and is being welcomed back by those who chose to sever ties with them. We have a request from the Most Worshipful, Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Rhode Island for recognition. They have a mutual relationship with the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. We have voted to extend recognition to any Prince Hall grand Lodge that establishes a mutual relationship within its jurisdiction. We would ask the Grand Secretary to communicate our amity to the Grand Lodge Prince Hall of Rhode Island Out of respect to our Brethren in other jurisdictions remember there are several Grand Lodges that do not recognize Prince Hall Masonry. Respectively Submitted, M.W. Claire V. Tusch William Dooring C. Herbert Annis
Committee on By-Laws No Report Filed.
Committee on Doings of the Grand Lodge Officers The Committee on Doings of Grand Lodge Officers has reviewed the reports of all officers and committees required to file reports and offer this summary. The Committee on Doings of Grand Lodge Officers complement the Grand Master and his Officers for the completion of a very successful year. The Grand Master and his Elected Officers this year, have again proven that their primary obligation is to the craft within this jurisdiction. We commend the Grand Secretary for his careful attention and dedication to the duties of his office. The Grand Secretary has been in this position for a couple of years now and seems to have the Grand Lodge office and staff all working together efficiently. This task has not been easily completed in the short span of only two years and he as well as his staff should be applauded for his efforts. The Grand Treasurer has also shown careful attention and dedication to his office. He has taken a very difficult job and converted it to his own format. This system seems to be working very well as is reflected in the Finance Committee’s Report. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 555
The District Deputy reports seem to vary greatly in length and format. In prior years a certain format has been used for these reports, they covered such items as administration, ritual, education, lodge activities etc. It is unknown to this committee if this format is still in use as many reports were not submitted in this manner. This made it much harder to compare than in the past. Said reports also varied greatly in length from one and a half pages to fourteen pages. This being said, many District Deputies did complete their duties to the high standards set forth by the Grand Lodge of Maine. Most Worshipful David Walker has also completed his year with the grace and dignity of many Grand Masters of Masons in Maine. Although hampered with a slight medical issue, almost all members of the Craft never even noticed any changes in his performance of his duties. The position of Grand Master is an extremely difficult position to hold under any circumstances, and Most Worshipful Grand Master has done it with ease. The issue of the timely submission of reports by many of the officers required to do so is still an issue. Late submissions and the ability for this committee to receive the reports as soon as they come in should to be addressed. The members of this committee have served together many years and it is their opinion, that the timely submission of these reports is directly affected by the effort the Grand Master puts forth in requiring them to do so. Many of the programs initiated in past years such as Bikes for Books and the Child ID Program still seem to be a mainstay of all Grand Masters’ programs. This along with new programs such as Mentoring seems to be keeping the fraternity in the focus of the public. It is the recommendation of this committee that it be stressed to all officers required to do so to submit their reports on time and that they be immediately forwarded to the Committee on the Doings of Grand Officers. We recommend that this report be referred to the appropriate committees for their review.
Fraternally submitted, Vernon G. Bean, Guy F Chapman, and Randy L. Adams, Chairman
Committee on Dispensations and Charters
No Report Filed.
Committee on Ritual
No Report Filed.
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Committee on Youth
No Report Filed.
Maine Mason Editorial Board No Report Filed.
Committee on Insurance No Report Filed.
Committee on Returns
As of opening of the Grand Lodge Annual Communication one Lodge, Composite Lodge #168, had not filed Annual Returns for 2014. Fraternally submitted, RW Mark Rustin, Chair, RW Ronald Fowle II, and W Edward King
Grand Treasurer The financial facts and figures reported in the Report of the Committee on Finance represent the work of the Grand Treasurer during the Masonic Year.
Grand Secretary
May 2015
To the Grand Lodge of Maine:
Your Grand Office has endeavored to provide service to the Lodges and Brethren of the Craft during the last Masonic year. Much has been accomplished. We have endeavored to streamline our procedures and remove “red tape” where applicable. 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 557
Additionally, we have reviewed and updated many of the forms and publications of the Grand Lodge to make them more user friendly. As part of that process we worked to make the changes as transparent as possible thus improving service to you while at the same time not causing any undue burden on the users of our services.
Part of the Constitutional responsible of this Office is to maintain and protect the vital records of Grand Lodge. These include Proceedings, membership records, and Annual Returns. To that end, all of these vital records have been digitized and stored in several electronic locations thus insuring, if a catastrophe should strike destroying the paper records, the data contained therein will never be lost. The member cards from 1820 through 1995 are electronically available via the genealogy section of the Grand Lodge website and the Proceedings are available via the Proceedings section of that website.
We have begun the process of placing barcodes on the dues cards beginning with the 2016 dues year, As barcode reading technology has greatly improved, this innovation will make registration for and reporting on the Annual Communication far more efficient thus allowing the Credentials Committee to function more effectively.
This Office is keenly aware of its role in the Grand Lodge – service. We look forward to fulfilling that role as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Fraternally,
Mark E. Rustin Grand Secretary
Judge Advocate No Report Filed.
Grand Librarian This report highlights one of the many component pieces of a productive Masonic year for this jurisdiction. Your Grand Lodge Library has both grown in size and 558 Proceedings of the [May
learning opportunities. Its development has been positive and provides even more opportunities for Brethren to make their daily advancement in Masonic education. During the past year, we’ve added over 800 books, both physical and electronic, to our collection. Digital rights management is a thorny issue for all libraries and the ability to lend our electronic works is, by law, severely limited. Publishers, instead of selling electronic works to libraries, do what can most easily be compared to renting: they restrict the number of times the book can be read before it must be purchased all over again. This is SO different from the standard process through which libraries operated for centuries and everyone in the library field is trying to adapt while readers crave more electronic options and publishers try to wring additional income from technology. We’re on top of this issue and watching it carefully. Libraries are for learning and reference. To that end, we’ve added a collection of books that will enhance personal and community development. We also offer a number of genealogical resources for those tracing their ancestry. Still further, we’ve begun several longer-term archival projects. Some examples: cataloging and keeping the Annual Proceedings of other Grand Lodges as they arrive now electronically; scanning older copies of the Maine Mason Magazine and making them available online through our library catalog; weeding material that only takes up space (things like the Iowa Masonic Code of 1913 and the Scottish Rite Proceedings of the Valley of Albuquerque for the 1950s are just not EVER going to be used by anyone – and if they were, could be obtained from their respective origins); scanning the many papers written by Masons for the Maine Lodge of Research; and much more including the addition of subjects to the volumes already in our collection. A big ‘thank you’ goes out to two Brothers who have volunteered many hours to helping ‘set things straight’: William Connell and Jonathan Canfield, both of Seminary Hill Daylight Lodge #220 have been just terrific in doing whatever was needed, regardless of how menial. It’s helped considerably. THANK YOU, Brothers. And a big ‘thank you’ as well to those who’ve donated books this year. While some were duplicates, many were not. It’s this type of help that helps others as well – and our community outreach is being expanded as a result. Finally, the Library Expansion Program. WOW! When our Grand Secretary and I first talked about this over lunch at a Chinese restaurant, I thought he might have overdosed on MSG. He was confident we could – and SHOULD – expand library services but wanted me on board 110%. Well, it’s FAR more than that and we are now moving forward. You’ll be receiving periodic reports as things progress but for now, for all of those who have supported this endeavor and to Mark Rustin for his fundraising acumen, a thousand thanks on behalf of Maine Masonry’s future – as well as the many Masons, friends, family and community members who are part of our great state! This is VERY exciting! Fraternally submitted, 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 559
Edward L. King, Grand Librarian
Report of the Webmaster Once upon a time, there was great interest in each and every new permutation of a website. Now, they’re like utilities: ubiquitous and darn frustrating when they don’t work exactly as you expect. Grand Lodges which actually USE their websites (and many don’t) now realize that there’s just SO much information that it’s a problem to find things. To that end, this year we’ve tried to list all forms and downloadable things in one place: http://www.mainemason.org/forms.asp - and have even listed the same thing multiple times depending upon its name to try and make it easier. The website is being updated every 7-10 days, and sometimes more often than that. We try to get things to you on a timely basis and hope that you find it helpful. Lodges and Districts who have embraced calendar use have, from reports I’ve received, been quite pleased. Your Grand Master emphasized the importance of these and although we’ve got some laggards, most of you have benefited from being able to see what was going on in your area and across the state. As vacationers charge here this summer, those who use the calendar to advertise events will surely benefit. If you’re not using the calendar, why not? In order to minimize confusion and ensure some degree of probity, the Grand Lodge Webmaster has been given the responsibility of overseeing all social media activity as it relates to Freemasonry in Maine. During the past year, there have been a couple of occasions where passion outstripped sensibility but I’m extremely pleased to say that in all such instances, Brethren have responded immediately and contritely with true angst over the impression they might have mistakenly conveyed as a result of their behavior being seen as exemplifying Masonic morality. The Grand Lodge Social Media Policy is not a bludgeon but rather a guide. You need to remember that once things are online, they ‘never’ go away – and that YOU are someone’s impression of Masonry. Guard against intemperance at all times…. As we move into yet another year, there are plans being drawn on the trestle board to enhance online communications so if you’ve got thoughts or ideas, let me know. We’re all overwhelmed by the information glut created by the internet: we’re be doing our best to make sure we’re not adding to it. Warm fraternal regards, Ed King, Webmaster
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Grand Lodge Officers 2015-2016
David A. Walker MW Grand Master PO Box 182, Monmouth 04259 Thomas Pulkkinen RW Deputy Grand Master PO Box 413, East Boothbay 04544 Richard N. Bergeron Jr RW Senior Grand Warden 81 Everett Rd., Poland 04544 Frank T. Palmer RW Junior Grand Warden 271 N. Raymond Rd., Raymond 04071 Scott E. Whytock RW Grand Treasurer 1 Sextant Ln., Scarborough 04074 Mark E. Rustin RW Grand Secretary 2087 Carmel Rd. N., Newburgh 04444 Richard M. Wark Jr. RW DDGM 1st District 1664 State Rd, Mapleton 04757 Lawrence E. Clark RW DDGM 2nd District 236 South St, Calais 04619 Keith A. Crowley Jr. RW DDGM 3rd District 693 Basin Rd, Addison 04606 David B. Rackliffe RW DDGM 4th District PO Box 393, Blue Hill 04614 William M. Pinkham RW DDGM 5th District 58 E. Sangerville Rd, Sangerville 04479 Roy G. Maynard RW DDGM 6th District 583 Blackstream Rd., Hermon 04401 Victor Oboyski RW DDGM 7th District PO Box 288, Washington 04574 Walter F. Riley Jr. RW DDGM 8th District PO Box 420, Belfast 04915 Jeffrey J. Curtis RW DDGM 9th District 1 Otis St., Rockland 04841 Charles W. Billings RW DDGM 10th District 177 Bradford Rd, Wiscasset 04578 Brian S. Farrington RW DDGM 11th District 149 P. Ridge Rd., Readfield 04355 R. Charles King RW DDGM 12th District PO Box 162, Burnham 04922 Daniel T. Crowley RW DDGM 13th District PO Box 581, Skowhegan 04976 Alan C. Hindley RW DDGM 14th District 109 Wardtown Rd., Freeport 04032 Thomas H. Skolfield RW DDGM 15th District 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 561
349 Phillips Rd., Weld 04285 Kevin K. Kugell RW DDGM 16th District 60 Independence Dr, Oxford 04270 Richard Holman RW DDGM 17th District 195 Varney Mill Rd, Windham 04062 Roger K. Berube RW DDGM 18th District 10 Day Rd, Porter 04068 Scott E. Lister RW DDGM 19th District 140 Center Rd, Lebanon 04027 Michael A. Lowe RW DDGM 20th District 268 Gore Road, Bryant Pond, ME 04219 Arthur C. Smallidge RW DDGM 21st District 8 Stillmeadow Ln, Trenton 04605 Paul B. Grondin RW DDGM 22nd District PO Box 153, Garland 04939 David K. Walton RW DDGM 23rd District 447 Webster St, Lewiston 04240 Byron B. Sanderson RW DDGM 24th District PO Box 261, Lincoln 04457 Mark D. Burgess W Grand Senior Deacon 375 Cobbossee Rd, Monmouth 04259 Donald W. Pratt W Grand Junior Deacon 17 Maple Grove Rd, South China 04358 Steven P. Boucouvalas W Grand Steward 35 School St., Saco 04072 Sheldon L. Goodine W Grand Steward PO Box 57, South Chinav04358 Robert A. Scott W Grand Steward PO Box 205, Leeds 04263 Steven E.Peterson W Grand Steward 9 Fairway Dr., Auburn 04210 William M. Layman W Grand Marshal PO Box 205, Leeds 04263 Eric K. Durgin W Grand Pursuivant PO Box 270, Hiram 04041 David B. Gilchrist W Grand Pursuivant 9 Wildwood Dr, Lewiston 04240 Cedric D. Novy W Grand Sword Bearer 1228 High St., West Gardiner 04345 Mark S. Zimmerman W Grand Standard Bearer 148 Beech Ridge Rd., Eliot 03903 Harland M. Harnden RW Grand Lecturer 104 Bryant Pond Rd., Wilton 04294 Kevin E. Campbell RW A. Grand Lecturer 317 Calls Hill Rd., Dresden 04342 Ronald S. Murphy RW A. Grand Lecturer 562 Proceedings of the [May
PO Box 6093, Bangor 04402 Donald J. McDougal RW A. Grand Lecturer 120 McDougal Rd., Hartland 04943 Ralph E. Pennell Jr. RW A. Grand Lecturer 26 North Main St., Whitneyville 04654 Steven L. Sherman RW A. Grand Lecturer 685 Oxbow Rd., Oxbow 04764 Robert D. Winton RW A. Grand Lecturer 135 Winnicutt Rd., Stratham, NH 03885 Daniel Hill W Grand Chaplain 582 River Rd., North Anson 04958 Baktawer Bilal W A. Grand Chaplain 4603 Providence Rd., Jamesville, NY 13078 Leslie M. Gray W A. Grand Chaplain PO Box 140, Etna 04434 Neal R. Haines W A. Grand Chaplain PO Box 872, Caribou 04736 Ken H. Hanscom W A. Grand Chaplain PO Box 254, Lincoln 04457 Stephen M. Tolander W A. Grand Chaplain 33 Norway Dr., Chelsea 04330 Dwight C. Whitney W A. Grand Chaplain 125 Whitney St., Jonesboro 04648-3232 Clarence R. Jones W A. Grand Chaplain PO Box 1522, Houlton 04730 Jack S. Cole W A. Grand Chaplain 7 Pine Ledge Terrace, Portland 04103 Norman F. Rust W & Rev Grand Chaplain Emeritus 6 Wyman’s Way, Windham 04062 Ronald S. Hoyle W Grand Organist PO Box 283, Milo 04463 Patrick D. Kaloustian W Grand Organist 108 Townsend Rd., Augusta 04330 Howard W Moulton W Grand Organist 282 Haley Rd., Kittery 03904 Brewster H. Staples W Grand Organist 463 Allen Rd., Pownal 04069 Clyde A. Roth W Grand Organist 215 Highland Ave., Apt 1H, Gardiner 04345 Richard L. Rhoda W Grand Historian PO Box 743, Houlton 04730 Edward L. King W Grand Librarian PO Box 816, Bangor 04402 Michael A. Farrell Bro. Grand Tyler 145 Eastman Ln, Auburn 04210 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 563
District Education Representatives Marshal P. White (72) 45 Garfield Rd, Ashland 04732 District 1 Michael H. Doran (37) 218 County Rd, Lubec 04652 District 2 Stephen G. Smith (2/106) PO Box 232, Columbia Falls 04623 District 3 Jeffery E. Byard (71) 58 Johnson Rd, Dedham 04429 District 4 Christopher G. Reardon 6 Grange St, Dover-Foxcroft 04426 District 5 (149,152) John D. Bunker (83) 454 Levenseller Rd, Holden 04429 District 6 Steven E. Gibbons (6) 100 Molyneaux Rd, Camden 04843 District 7 Dwight C. Marshall 52 Waterville Rd, Belfast 04915 District 8 (151/111/129) Carl T. Wolff 690 Bremen Road, Waldoboro 04572 District 9 District 10 Robert R. Haigh (41/32) 433 Huntington Hill Rd, Litchfield 04350 District 11 Meon K. Stephenson PO Box 411, Fairfield 04937 District 12 (34,35,92) Robert D. Mercer (80/34) 1416 Beckwith Rd, Cornville 04976 District 13 Peter Cutler (23) 59 Beech Hill Rd, Freeport 04032 District 14 William S. Keirstead (213) PO Box 1055, Rangeley, 04970 District 15 Douglas A. Taft Sr. PO Box 25, North Bridgton 04057 District 16 (13/153) Thomas S. Hill Jr. (1/180) 53 Cliff Ave, Cape Elizabeth 04107 District 17 Jason S. Grant (115) 57 Warren Rd, Buxton 04093 District 18 Brian A. Ingalls (22) PO Box 1046, Alfred 04002 District 19 Gary D. Young (167/182) 43 Butter Hill Rd, Livermore 04253 District 20 Eric W. Kuntz (40/220) 56 Harmony Way, Ellsworth 04605 District 21 Kelley M. Carter (49) 177 Birchwood Ter., Pittsfield 04967 District 22 Richard M. Nadeau (164) 8 S. Lisbon Rd, Lewiston 04240 District 23 Donald A. Copeland (206) PO Box 261, Lincoln 04747 District 24
Standing Committees (The first name listed under each Committee is the Chairman) 564 Proceedings of the [May
On Credentials Richard L. Bowden William H. Littlefield Robert A. Hoyt On Returns Mark E. Rustin Ronald W Fowle, II Edward L. King On Grievances and Appeals Ralph G. Knowles William H. Sawyer On Dispensations and Charters Brian A. Paradis Martin L. Perfit Randall S. Burleigh On Amendments to the Constitution George P. Pulkkinen Alan R. Heath Bradford D. Blake On Masonic Jurisprudence John T. Irovando Robert W. Ferguson Ronald W Fowle, II On Fraternal Relations C. Herbert Annis, Jr. Claire V. Tusch William C. Doering On Condition of the Fraternity Ryan J. Paradis Ronald W Fowle, II Curtis R. Merrill On Masonic Education and Lodge Services R. Timothy Martel Steven P. Mairs Harry Grinder Gary Young Michael Meservey Eric W Kuntz On Doings of Grand Officers Randy L. Adams Guy F. Chapman Vernon G. Bean On Unfinished Business Robert B. Ward Mark E. Rustin Ronald W Fowle, II On Ritual Donald J. McDougal Robert R. Landry Harland M. Harnden On By-laws Mark E. Rustin Ronald W Fowle, II Frank M. Theriault, Jr. Maine Masonic College Mark E. Rustin Richard L. Bowden Guy F. Chapman Chris Howard Eric W. Kuntz George M. MacDougall Walter M. Macdougall Don McDougal Dave Richardson Meon K. Stephenson Claire Tusch
Report of the Grand Lodge Auditor
MACPAGE Accessible Approachable Accountable Independent Auditors Report To the Finance Committee Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 565
Free and Accepted Masons Holden, Maine
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Grnd Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Mason, which comprise the statements of assets, liabilities, and net assets-modified cash basis as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and the related statements of revenue collected, expenses paid, and other changes in net assest – modified cash basis, for the uears then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting as described in Note 1; this includes determining that the modified cash basis of accounting is an acceptable basis for the preparation of the financial statements in the circumstances. Management is also responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatment, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The prcedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit prcedures that are appropriate in the circumstancesk but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to the above present fairly, in all 566 Proceedings of the [May
materials respects, the assets, liabilities, and net asset of Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons as of March 31, 2015and 2014 and its revenue collected, expenses paid, and other changes in net assets for the years then ended, on the modified cash basis of accounting described in Note 1.
Basis of Accounting We draw attention to Note 1 of the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting, which is abasis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the Untied States of Maerica. Our opinion is not modified with respect to that matter.
Macpage LLC (signed copy on file) South Portland, Maine August 11, 2015
Copies of the complete financial reports of MMCF and The Grand Lodge of Maine are available from the Grand Secretary’s Office upon request.
Report of the Charitable Foundation Auditor
To the Board of Trustees The Masonic Charitable Foundation Of the Grand Lodge of Maine Holden, Maine
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements fo the Maosnic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the consolidated statement of assits, liabilities, and net assets – modified cash basis as fo March 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of support, revenue, and expenses – modified cash basis for the uears then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting as described in Note 1; this includes determining that the modified cash basis of accounting is an acceptable basis for the preparation of the financial statements in 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 567
the circumstances. Management is also responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatment, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The prcedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit prcedures that are appropriate in the circumstancesk but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the assets, liabilities, and net assets – modified cash basis of The Masonic Charitable Foundation of The Grand Lodge of Maine as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and its revenue collected, expenses, and other changes in net assets for the years then ended, on the modified cash basis of accounting described in Note 1.
Basis of Accounting
We draw attention to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting, The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally acceptd itn the Untied States of America. Our opinion is not modified with respect to that matter.
MacPage LLC (signed copy of file) South Portland, Maine
0 260.00
Annual Dues Annual 568 Proceedings of the [May
270.00 1040.00
Degrees for Fees
80.00 45.00
August 11, 2015 year this Expended Amt.
0 500.00
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charity of Amt.
Copies of the complete financial reports of MMCF and The Grand Lodge of 1055.79 0 D. J.
Maine are available from the Grand Secretary’s Office upon request. by Attended No.
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Secretary by Attended No.
9 15 W J.
by Attended No.
9 13
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
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Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
9 13
Attendance Average Average
12 5
year
Meetings during Meetings
9 15
Rendition
GD EX District
20 7
Name Lodge
Blazing Star #30 Union #31
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 569
Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters
570 Proceedings of the [May
Lodge
Cost of Running Running of Cost
5210.30 8,156.62 25,783.78 437.44 2889.14 6155.01 9653.08 59.76
Lodge of Income
2137.18 22,579.31 27,392.31 1957.86 12,621.02 7141.80 9157.00 8841.03
Arrears
Two or more more or Two
186.00 105.00 1000.00 520.00 220 92.00 214.00 873.39 2500.00 685.00 360.00
Awards Year One
469.00 1789.39 225.00 294.00 2200.00 1050.00 1103.00 206.52 768.00 486.00 904.60 1826.00 3700.00 600.00 100 25.00 1200.00
Dues
Annual Annual Owed Owed
434.00 2703.32 525.00 294.00 9200.00 1570.00 3301.00 522.00 1584.00 1277.00 235.78 3546.00 2573.00 846.00 2625.00 6200.00 550.00 405.00 616.00 1620.00
Degrees for es Fe
80.00 45.00 60 50.00 90 100.00 100.00 125.00 120 115.00 45.00 55.00 200.00 130.00 60.00 100.00 45.00 155.00 100.00 70 130.00 85.00 25.00 100.00
year this
Amt. Expended Expended Amt.
1939.58 4556.00 1290.00 8749.31 841.09 432.00 775.00 25036.00 1800.00 4274.00 200.00 388.90 1800.00 365.63
Fund
Amt. of charity charity of Amt.
424,728.00 2,383.79 2,415.00 1,900.00 9,639.16 5,100.00 9,292.19 576,990.30 97,911.00 2,147.54 24,587.67 1,050.00 165,347.00 1,540.13 20,185.99 14,637.75 90,300.00 5,507.17 4,316.00 257,080.50 32,335.37 27,470.95
D. J.
by Attended No.
7 10 7 13 10 10 6 18 13 15 7 7 7 17 14 13 13 5 6 15 14 9 25 8 19
D. S.
by Attended No.
14 7 9 14 11 10 9 20 11 18 8 7 6 17 14 13 11 1 14 15 13 10 25 9 19
Secretary No. Attended by by Attended No.
14 10 8 15 13 10 8 30 10 23 9 9 10 12 13 10 15 6 14 15 14 12 26 10 19
W J.
by Attended No.
14 5 9 14 13 9 4 26 9 20 7 7 8 20 14 6 14 3 14 11 13 10 24 8 19
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
14 6 8 15 6 10 9 27 13 20 8 10 9 20 14 11 11 2 13 15 14 12 23 10 18
Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
14 10 10 15 12 10 9 30 13 21 9 11 9 20 14 8 14 3 13 15 15 11 28 11 18
Attendance Average Average
22 8 13 14 15 12 12 25 32 14 22 22 34 17 25 11 20 7 27 26 16 27 10 15
year
during Meetings
14 10 11 15 14 10 9 30 13 23 9 11 10 20 14 14 15 6 14 15 15 12 28 11 19
Rendition
GD EX EX EX EX EX EX EX EX EX VG GD GD GD EX EX EX VG EX EX EX EX EX GD EX
District
17 3 10 4 11 7 2 14 18 6 16 23 16 14 9 9 16 4 15 20 19 14 8 11 14 13 23
Lodge Name Lodge
No. 9
Triangle No. 1 Warren No. 2 Lincoln No. 3 Rising Star No. 4 Kennebec No. 5 Amity No. 6 Eastern No. 7 UnitedNo. 8 Saco Rising Virtue No. 10 Pythagorean No. 11 Cumberland No. 12 Oriental No. 13 Solar Star No. 14 Orient No. 15 St. George No. 16 Oxford No. 18 Felicity No. 19 Maine No. 20 Oriental Star No. 21 York No. 22 Freeport No. 23 Belfast No. 24 Temple No. 25 Village No. 26 Northern Star No. 28 Tranquil No. 29 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 571
Lodge
Cost of Running Running of Cost 9611.73 12,016.00 260.55 13,435.32 2038.75 2606.05 3432.11 10490.87 8585.85 5291.82 1062.65 3001.98 8256.72
Lodge of Income
7010.83 11,994.00 4618.00 14,218.14 2218.98 2998.79 3490.49 2250.00 3017.00 5480.00
Arrears
Two or more more or Two
301.20 180.00 960.00 2550.00 22.87 82.00 350.00 1200.00 440.00 35.00 70.00 880.00 2227.70 360.00 136.00
Awards Year One
260.00 1575.00 459.00 1500.00 935.00 348.00 953.94 490.00 2560.00 890.00 520.00 315.00 40.00 560.00 96.00 52.10 359.24 180.00 264.00
Dues Annual
Owed
846.00 630.00 1260.00 66.97 40.00 2278.00 630.00 3800.00 750.00 54.00 1040.00 805.00 320.00 840.00 528.00 677.30 1254.00 340.00 80.00 480.00
Degrees for Fees
100.00 45 225.00 45.00 80.00 65.00 80.00 30.00 70.00 720.00 75.00 55.00 40.00 10.00 60.00 30.00 65.00 55.00 100.00 75.00 80.00 120.00 325.00
year this
Expended Amt.
1757.80 250.00 5000.00 500.00 7201.56 1685.00 145.00 250.00
Fund
Amt. of charity charity of Amt.
27,470.95 66,000.00 750.39 3,400.00 13,597.00 13,060.00 5,731.37 8,013.72 75,640.08 3,681.27 613.76 3,512.00 639.77 7,444.10 10,550.00 3,326.56 1,903.25 4,946.00 263.51 1,200.00 200.00
D. J.
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19 14 10 10 20 8 5 7 0 26 18 7 7 7 18 4 13 10 10 10 9 5
D. S.
by Attended No.
19 12 9 10 22 16 4 7 2 12 19 9 13 11 18 10 13 1 8 2 11 6
Secretary No. Attended by by Attended No.
19 13 10 10 22 20 6 6 7 27 21 8 13 11 19 9 14 13 10 8 7 5
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19 14 9 10 22 14 6 4 4 27 18 8 11 12 16 7 7 11 9 9 8 6
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
18 4 10 10 21 13 5 7 7 20 21 6 10 12 16 7 7 13 10 8 1 6
Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
18 15 9 10 22 20 5 7 7 25 21 9 13 10 19 9 14 77 10 10 12 6
Attendance Average Average
15 15 11 9 15 12 12 6 8 12 20 19 17 21 16 14 11 17 9 10 14 18
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during Meetings
19 15 10 10 22 21 7 7 7 28 21 9 17 12 20 10 14 13 11 10 12 6
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52 45 47 50 31 36 53 Anchor No. - Blazing Star No. Union No. Hermon No. Waterville No. Somerset No. Bethlehem No. Casco No. Washington No. HarmonyNo. Penobscot #39 Lygonia No. Morning Star No. Freedom No. Alna Piscataquis No. Central No. St. Croix No. Dunlap No. No Lafayette Meridian Splendor No. Aurora No. St. John’s No. Mosaic No. Rural No. Vassalboro No. Fraternal No. Mt. Moriah No.
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Lodge
Cost of Running Running of Cost 3522.78 14,819.58 3865.62 15,951.74 11,891.57 4321.62 9391.44 3458.84 9218.00
Lodge of Income
6004.40 14,255.90 4574.00 20,762.93 16,981.61 6583.18 9373.00 3784.83 9727.00
Arrears
Two or more more or Two
1323.00 1217.46 86.00 160.00 75.00 413.00 546.00
Awards Year One
270.00 98.00 180.00 180.00 147.00 39.00 172.00 130.00 70.00 140.00 106.00 704.00 190.00 60.00 659.00
Dues Annual
Owed
270.00 392.00 900.00 300.00 780.00 477.75 39.00 842.00 845.00 355.03 448.00 900.00 348.00 325.00 400.00 550.00 2013.00 70.00 480.00 39.00
Degrees for Fees
75.00 75.00 30.00 60.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 65.00 55.00 80.00 60.00 100.00 60.00 140.00 55.00 65.00 60.00 60.00 90.00 45.00 25.00 80.00
year this
Amt. Expended Expended Amt.
200.00 342.00 129.00 1600.00 650.00 59.00 1390.00 3000.00 3500.00
Fund
Amt. of charity charity of Amt.
25.00 762.12 395.91 75.00 28,442 .14 3,000. 00 1,172. 13 82,163 .00 1,805. 00 231.87 20,266 .97 11,400 .00 683.70 3,548. 76 3,678. 04 500.00 698.00 135,53 4.80
D. J.
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0 8 9 3 13 3 5 9 10 15 9 10 12 6 7 20 0 6 19 13 0 5
Secretary No. Attended by by Attended No.
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by Attended No.
5 2 9 0 15 5 6 6 9 15 8 11 11 7 10 11 14 7 11 14 11 14
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
4 8 10 6 14 5 5 10 8 15 2 14 11 7 10 15 3 6 16 14 13 8
Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
5 9 10 7 13 5 6 10 11 16 15 14 12 10 9 19 12 6 19 14 13 20
Attendance Average Average
18 11 15 8 20 14 13 8 16 26 15 18 22 14 8 25 9 18 22 10 16 14
year
during Meetings
5 10 10 7 18 5 6 10 15 16 12 14 13 10 10 21 14 7 19 14 13 22
Rendition
GD GD GD GD GD EX EX GD GD GD GD EX EX GD EX EX EX EX GD GD GD
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2 0 1 2 6 9 7 2 2 6 6 1 5 8 6 1 7 4 1 2 3 1 0 2 2 1 9 2 1 2 1 3 7 6 9 1 2 1 7 6
Lodge Name Lodge
King Hiram No. 57 Unity No. 58 Star in the East No. 60 King Solomon’s No. 61 King David’s No. 62 Pacific No. 64 Mystic No. 65 Mechanics No. 66 Blue Mountain No. 67 Mariners’ No. 68 Howard No. 69 Presumpscot No. 70 Rising Sun No. 71 Pioneer No. 72 Tyrian No. 73 Bristol No. 74 Archon No. 75 Arundel No. 76 Tremont No. 77 Crescent No. 78 Keystone No. 80 St. Paul’s No. 82 St. Andrew’s No. 83 Eureka No. 84 Star in the West No. 85 Saccarappa No 86 Benevolent No. 87
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 573
Lodge
Cost of Running Running of Cost 8518.01 3030.39 6644.85 5342.76 5571.88 9227.63 5235.77 5617.06
Lodge of Income
11,586.47 2874.10 9077.02 4789.01 8141.48 5850.29 5341.50 6697.00
Arrears
Two or more more or Two
1,471.08 200.00 330.00 954.00 132.00 96.00 833.09 17.00 50.00
Awards Year One
300.52 200.00 495.00 334.00 600.00 660.00 132.00 672.00 833.02 264.00 7.00 160.00 250.00
Dues Annual
Owed
111.30 340.00 1,430.00 620.00 140.00 2,031.00 5,834.09 265.00 198.00 48.00 383.21 264.00 720.00 24.00 200.00 560.00 1,024.61 426.97 50.00 1,080.00 630.00
Degrees for Fees
10.00 20.00 75.00 90.00 85.00 75.00 215.00 75.00 55.00 90.00 55.00 150.00 40.00 160.00 50.00 100.00 55.00 20.00 80.00 60.00 120.00 45.00
year this
Expended Amt.
1,717.47 1,000.00 30.00 1,200.00 1,823.00
Fund
Amt. of charity charity of Amt.
838.18 257.81 2,712.00 157.16 18,308.00 91,461.90 3,100.00 259.00 343.00 1,533.00 760.00 4,897.69 1,098.00 640.31 2,000.00 200.00 528.77 1,089.29 2,300.00 500.00 250.00
D. J.
by Attended No.
12 12 2 5 6 8 20 10 2 2 2 14 9 15 5 9 4 2 3 19 11 4 12
D. S.
by Attended No.
5 12 14 7 5 10 23 5 9 4 3 15 9 16 4 9 10 2 3 15 10 4 16
Secretary No. Attended by by Attended No.
15 10 16 7 8 10 21 8 9 5 7 14 10 14 4 10 14 10 7 18 10 4 16
W J.
by Attended No.
5 8 4 7 9 18 8 9 4 6 15 0 10 6 9 2 0 5 15 11 4 16
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
12 11 15 7 6 9 21 7 4 5 4 13 10 8 5 10 13 0 3 15 8 4 14
Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
7 12 20 7 8 7 23 11 8 5 7 16 10 16 6 10 15 8 5 19 10 4 16
Attendance Average Average
12 9 8 16 8 8 19 20 9 16 4 13 9 27 7 12 17 5 10 24 12 30 22
year
during Meetings
15 12 20 7 8 10 23 11 9 5 9 16 10 16 7 10 15 10 8 20 11 4 16
Rendition
GD GD GD EX EX GD EX EX GD GD EX GD GD GD GD EX EX EX EX EX EX EX
District
3 7 3 12 24 16 22 1 20 24 15 20 23 8 10 11 23 3 18 5 11 8 12 18 13 18 18
Lodge Name Lodge
Narraguagus No. 88 Island No. 89 Harwood No. 91 Siloam No. 92 Horeb No. 93 Paris No. 94 Corinthian No. 95 Monument No. 96 Bethel No. 97 Katahdin No. 98 Vernon Valley No. 99 Jefferson No. 100 Nezinscot No. 101 Marsh River No. 102 Dresden No. 103 Dirigo No. 104 Ashlar No. 105 Tuscan No. 106 Day Spring No. 107 Mount Kineo No. 109 Monmouth No. 110 Liberty No. 111 Messalonskee No. 113 Buxton No. 115 Lebanon No. 116 Greenleaf No. 117 Drummond No. 118
574 Proceedings of the [May
Lodge
Cost of Running Running of Cost 6855.26 13,981.01 12,000.02 10,656.30 8645.56
Income of Lodge of Income
7418.63 14,222.38 11,826.00 9922.34 6064.12
Arrears
Two or more more or Two
2,610.00 86.00 91.00 140.00 180.00 234.00 98.00 460.00 207.00 40.00 360.00 144.00
Awards Year One
2,810.29 1,672.00 336.00 80.00 93.00 194.00 270.00 117.00 343.00 1,660.00 621.00 490.00 120.00 800.00 144.00 58.00
Dues Annual
Owed
1,113.63 616.00 912.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 334.00 920.00 1,007.00 350.00 1,110.00 1,176.00 2,241.00 3,738.00 490.00 150.00 1,960.00 590.00 672.00 522.00
Degrees for Fees
60.00 30.00 70.00 135.00 10.00 50.00 60.00 95.00 45.00 205.00 80.00 55.00 60.00 83.00 300.00 70.00 25.00 56.00 65.00 120.00 50.00 25.00
year his
Expended Amt.
1,000.00 3,260.00 500.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 51.00
Fund
Amt. of charity charity of Amt.
200.00 1,348.26 2,253.81 857.28 727,857.00 250.00 2,110.46 193.51 36,165.19 414.80 3,804.81 454.70 2,184.00 110.00 2,002.83 20.54 424.76 395.28 6,410.18
D. J.
by Attended No.
2 5 13 8 4 10 9 7 7 5 12 2 3 4 5 6 8 8 12 9 12 8 11
D. S.
by Attended No.
2 6 13 14 2 15 8 8 11 7 17 5 0 3 4 6 9 7 11 10 2 8 11
Secretary No. Attended by by Attended No.
0 8 15 14 6 15 11 10 15 5 20 6 12 6 5 14 10 7 12 11 12 8 12
W J.
by Attended No.
1 9 14 12 5 14 9 10 7 13 15 10 5 3 4 7 8 8 9 11 12 8 11
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
1 6 9 12 7 13 10 10 9 5 17 2 0 2 5 12 8 8 15 11 12 8 11
Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
10 9 16 16 6 14 10 10 11 13 19 10 6 6 5 15 10 7 14 11 11 8 11
Attendance Average Average
7 24 12 14 10 17 19 11 18 21 13 11 11 0 11 12 15 21 13 12 16 35 16
year
during Meetings
10 20 17 16 8 16 11 10 19 13 20 10 13 6 5 16 10 9 16 11 12 8 12
Rendition
GD EX GD GD EX EX EX EX GD GD EX GD EX EX EX EX EX EX GD EX EX EX EX
District
8 14 4 15 6 22 4 7 1 16 11 7 6 2 21 19 19 10 9 12 20 5 23 8 16 16 15
149
124
Lodge Name Lodge
No.
133 Doric - No. 121
Pownal No. 119 Acacia Marine No. 122 Franklin No. 123 Olive Branch No. Meridian No. 125 Ira Berry No. 128 Quantabacook No. 129 Trinity No. 130 Mount Tir’em No. 132 Asylum No. Riverside No. 135 Kenduskeag No. 137 Lewy’s Island No. 138 Mount Desert No. 140 Ocean No. 142 Preble No. 143 Seaside No. 144 Moses Webster No. 145 Sebasticook No. 146 Evening Star No. 147 Columbia Rabboni No. 150 Excelsior No. 151 Crooked River No. 152 Delta No. 153 Mystic Tie No. 154
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 575
Lodge
Cost of Running Running of Cost 6164.94 7834.46 2446.46 1088.47 7699.14 705.09 10,835.02 1234.00
Income of Lodge of Income
5672.73 6417.00 2813.00 4856.64 9987.76 757.00 25,384.36 1378.00
Arrears
Two or more more or Two
94.00 230.00 270.00 200.00 1,692.00 1,200.00 150.00 66.00 1,352.00 1,400.00 642.75
Awards Year One
1,328.00 94.00 396.00 540.00 177.00 190.00 90.00 440.00 1,692.00 1,500.00 660.00 126.00 1,334.00 1,190.00 857.00
Dues l Annua
Owed
249.00 1,227.00 33.00 660.00 482.00 550.00 80.00 276.00 960.00 1,120.00 1,892.00 2,100.00 880.00 805.00 3,644.00 2,590.00 728.45 92.00
Degrees for Fees
130.00 70.00 45.00 30.00 70.00 78.00 35.00 50.00 35.00 45.00 105.00 90.00 100.00 105.00 10.00 150.00 75.00 60.00 160.00
year this
Expended Amt.
2,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 3,366.10 250.00 6,500.00 1,000.00 3,702.00 200.00
Fund
Amt. of charity charity of Amt.
6,239.94 550.00 3,395.92 25.00 1,200.00 500.00 20,000.00 797.97 40,487.86 40.52 897.51
D. J.
by Attended No.
0 13 1 6 6 5 6 12 8 10 10 15 3 1 17 21 16 14
D. S.
by Attended No.
15 8 6 3 6 12 1 13 9 10 6 15 4 5 17 22 16 13
Secretary No. Attended by by Attended No.
14 12 8 6 13 15 7 18 9 10 14 15 4 4 11 20 15 12
W J.
by Attended No.
12 3 8 6 7 9 4 9 1 10 10 15 0 4 18 21 16 12
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
14 8 5 7 11 15 7 8 8 10 12 16 4 5 18 19 16 14
Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
15 12 8 6 13 12 6 18 9 10 10 15 4 5 16 22 16 12
Attendance Average Average
15 21 8 8 15 10 8 24 9 10 18 16 20 16 19 17 8 20
year
during Meetings
15 13 8 7 13 15 9 19 11 12 14 16 4 5 18 23 17 14
Rendition
EX EX GD GD EX EX GD EX PR GD GD GD EX GD EX GD GD GD EX
District
14 15 22 22 13 18 5 23 24 20 5 1 4 24 3 6 24 23 19 17 20 17 19 21 3 9 19
Lodge Name Lodge
Ancient York No. 155 Wilton No. 156 Cambridge No. 157 Parian No. 160 Carrabassett No. 161 Arion No. 162 Pleasant River No. 163 Webster No. 164 Molunkus No. 165 Whitney No. 167 Composite No. 168 Caribou #170 Naskeag No. 171 Pine Tree No. 172 Pleiades No. 173 Lynde No. 174 Baskahegan No. 175 Ancient Brothers No.178 Yorkshire No. 179 Hiram No. 180 Granite No. 182 Deering No. 183 Naval No. 184 Bar Harbor No. 185 Jonesport No. 188 Knox No. 189 Springvale No. 190
576 Proceedings of the [May
Lodge
Cost of Running Running of Cost
2274.17 4163.07 6284.25 10,490.87 8927.77 7154.21 4910.82
Lodge of Income
1975.00 4469.65 4044.00 9342.32 9782.01 6491.59 3406.23
Arrears
Two or more more or Two
336.00 418.00 55.00 360.00 147.00 6,100.67 383.30
Awards Year One
240.00 48.00 100.00 2,628.00 204.00 164.00 152.00 559.00 220.00 160.00 490.00 200.00 2,487.35 888.87
Dues Annual
Owed
120.00 120.00 384.00 440.00 2,964.00 408.00 246.00 190.00 977.00 930.00 100.00 520.00 607.00 800.00 1,327.65 4,434.12 3,888.00
Degrees for Fees
570.00 25.00 95.00 15.00 100.00 100.00 20.00 120.00 115.00 70.00 50.00 20.00 25.00 100.00 65.00 110.00 100.00
this year this
Expended mt. A
30.00 300.00 1,100.00 146.00 1,342.46 2,7334.94 125.00 500.00 5,740.00 18.03
Fund
Amt. of charity charity of Amt.
1,000.00 94,000.00 579,188.00 225.00 1,694.72 341.16 19,963.69 6,273.28 1,054.43 33,834.66 868.40 39,576.69 2,965.45 2,719.00 400.00
D. J.
by Attended No.
9 9 9 5 10 6 9 10 10 6 9 5 8 6 8 16 5 15
D. S.
by Attended No.
8 7 10 2 18 5 10 9 11 9 10 5 9 6 9 14 10 0
Secretary No. Attended by by Attended No.
12 13 9 10 23 7 10 9 11 8 10 3 9 5 11 14 12 16
W J.
by Attended No.
9 9 10 8 0 7 10 9 5 6 9 5 9 6 6 13 11 16
W S. No. Attended by by Attended No.
11 9 12 8 6 4 10 10 11 7 8 6 9 4 1 19 12 19
Master No. Attended by by Attended No.
11 12 10 10 19 7 10 10 13 9 10 6 9 6 11 19 13 11
Attendance Average Average
8 16 19 12 16 13 12 15 12 15 17 23 20 18 8 17 13 17
year
during Meetings
12 13 12 10 25 7 10 10 13 9 10 6 11 6 11 23 13 19
Rendition
GD GD PR EX EX EX EX EX EX GD EX EX EX GD EX GD EX
District
21 1 13 10 1 19 21 15 7 15 24 24 5 21 1 9 15 1 18 17 6 17 6
Lodge Name Lodge No. 209
Winter Harbor No. 192 Washburn No. 193 Euclid No. 194 Bay View No. 196 Aroostook No. 197 St. Aspinquid No. 198 David A. Hooper No.201 MountBigelow No. 202 Mount Olivet No. 203 Mount Abram No. 204 Nollesemic No. 205 Island Falls No. 206 Abner Wade No. 207 Northeast Harbor No.208 Fort Kent Meduncook No. 211 Kemankeag No. 213 Limestone No. 214 Orchard No. 215 Corner Stone No. 216 Ralph J. Pollard No. 217 Gov. William King No. 219 Seminary Hill Daylight No. 220 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 577
Abstract of Returns
instated - Rejected
Lodge Name Year Last Initiated Raised Affiliated Re Dimitted Susp.NPD Depr.NPD Died Suspended Expelled Affiliates Assessed Members Year This Triangle Lodge #1 178 5 8 1 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 12 167 179 Warren Lodge #2 132 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 12 117 129 Lincoln Lodge #3 103 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 98 100 Rising Star Lodge #4 138 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 7 126 133 Kennebec Lodge #5 85 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 82 84 Amity Lodge #6 59 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 53 56 Eastern Lodge #7 74 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 70 73 United Lodge #8 195 3 5 1 1 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 5 189 194 Saco Lodge #9 205 5 7 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 10 196 206 Rising Virtue Lodge #10 249 3 4 0 2 2 4 0 4 0 0 0 4 238 242 Pythangorean Lodge #11 101 2 3 4 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 4 104 108 Cumberland Lodge #12 190 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 9 180 189 Oriental Lodge #13 125 4 3 0 1 0 6 0 5 0 0 0 3 118 121 Solar Lodge #14 177 4 4 0 2 2 1 0 9 0 0 0 10 161 171 Orient Lodge #15 85 2 2 0 1 3 1 0 3 0 1 0 4 78 82 St. George Lodge #16 73 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 71 72 Oxford Lodge #18 165 2 2 1 1 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 9 151 160 Felicity Lodge #19 103 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 98 102 Maine Lodge #20 117 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 1 112 113 Oriental Star #21 38 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 35 36 York #22 130 2 4 1 4 1 11 0 4 0 0 0 2 122 124 Freeport #23 132 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 131 135 Belfast #24 165 5 5 1 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 7 163 170 Temple #25 74 3 4 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 75 77 Village #26 136 7 2 2 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 132 140 Northern Star #28 75 1 1 0 1 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 6 63 69 Tranquil #29 307 6 5 1 1 2 13 0 10 0 0 0 8 281 289 Blazing Star #30 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 75 77 Union #31 103 3 4 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 6 93 99 578 Proceedings of the [May
instated -
Lodge Name Year Last Initiated Raised Affiliated Re Dimitted Susp.NPD Depr.NPD Died Suspended Expelled Rejected Affiliates Assessed Members Year This
Hermon #32 102 5 4 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 12 92 104 Waterville #33 105 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 5 0 0 0 5 91 96 Somerset #34 76 3 3 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 11 62 73 Bethlehem #35 221 5 5 1 1 2 24 0 9 0 0 0 8 183 191 Casco #36 160 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 3 150 153 Washington #37 78 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 72 76 Harmony #38 105 3 1 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 0 0 8 88 96 Penobscot #39 70 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 64 64 Lygonia #40 409 16 19 1 4 1 20 0 3 0 0 0 4 395 399 Morning Star #41 95 5 5 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 87 98 Freedom #42 32 8 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 11 20 31 Alna-Anchor #43 79 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 77 80 Piscataquis #44 118 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 114 118 Central #45 112 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 108 112 St. Croix #46 104 6 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 106 109 Dunlap #47 80 5 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 4 79 83 Lafayette #48 63 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 61 64 Meridian Splendor #49 114 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 112 116 Aurora #50 136 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 127 127 St. John’s #51 131 4 6 0 1 1 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 126 127 Mosaic #52 77 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 71 74 Rural #53 57 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 54 60 Vassalboro #54 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 71 72 Fraternal #55 97 6 3 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 11 84 95 Mt. Moriah #56 69 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 64 68 King Hiram #57 80 2 2 0 1 2 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 71 71 Unity #58 51 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 48 49 Star in the East #60 101 1 1 1 2 1 13 0 2 0 0 0 5 84 89 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 579
instated -
Lodge Name Year Last Initiated Raised Affiliated Re Dimitted Susp.NPD Depr.NPD Died Suspended Expelled Rejected Affiliates Assessed Members Year This King Solomon’s #61 68 3 1 0 1 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 60 60 King David’s #62 53 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 52 55 Pacific #64 41 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 37 37 Mystic #65 138 5 4 0 1 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 8 127 135 Mechanics #66 129 2 2 1 1 2 14 0 3 1 0 0 8 105 113 Blue Mountain #67 91 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 87 88 Mariners’ #68 60 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 60 61 Howard #69 101 0 2 1 0 3 2 0 4 0 0 0 4 91 95 Presumpscot #70 293 7 7 1 1 4 5 0 11 0 0 0 13 271 284 Rising Sun #71 119 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 115 120 Pioneer #72 83 1 2 1 2 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 81 82 Tyrian #73 189 2 1 1 1 1 4 0 7 1 1 0 6 174 180 Bristol #74 79 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 81 82 Archon #75 69 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 66 67 Arundel #76 197 5 2 2 4 1 5 0 4 4 0 0 8 186 194 Tremont #77 71 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 65 65 Crescent #78 72 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 68 69 Keystone #80 121 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 4 114 118 St. Paul’s #82 81 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 77 81 St. Andrews #83 218 4 4 1 1 1 6 0 5 0 0 0 7 205 212 Eureka #84 59 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 56 59 Star in the West #85 64 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 3 57 60 Saccarappa #86 127 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 4 116 120 Benevolent #87 144 4 2 0 0 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 4 133 137 Narraguagus #88 68 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 66 66 Island #89 36 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 39 40 Harwood #91 130 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 2 121 123 Siloam #92 114 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 108 111 Horeb #93 168 4 4 0 0 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 5 155 160 Paris #94 45 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 40 42 Corinthian #95 85 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 82 83 580 Proceedings of the [May
instated - Lodge Name Last Year Last Initiated Raised Affiliated Re Dimitted Susp.NPD Depr.NPD Died Suspended Expelled Rejected Affiliates Assessed Members Year This Monument #96 168 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7 157 164 Bethel #97 101 1 0 0 2 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 5 88 93 Katahdin #98 43 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 39 40 Vernon Valley #99 43 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 39 41 Jefferson #100 55 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 53 56 Nezinscot #101 168 8 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 166 172 Marsh River #102 49 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 46 47 Dresden #103 53 4 3 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 50 53 Dirigo #104 92 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 87 91 Ashlar #105 145 6 5 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 144 146 Tuscan #106 138 2 2 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 134 136 Day Spring #107 61 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 55 59 Mount Kineo #109 109 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 101 105 Monmouth #110 88 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 85 87 Liberty #111 63 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 57 64 Messalonskee #113 107 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 2 99 101 Buxton #115 148 4 2 2 1 1 5 0 4 0 0 0 6 138 144 Lebanon #116 68 0 0 1 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 60 62 Greenleaf #117 112 3 2 1 1 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 6 105 111 Drummond #118 65 7 7 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 14 55 69 Pownal #119 75 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 4 61 65 Acacia #121 114 1 1 1 0 1 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 107 108 Marine #122 108 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 4 102 106 Franklin #123 68 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 67 68 Olive Branch #124 103 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 96 99 Meridian #125 108 9 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 110 111 Ira Berry #128 114 8 3 1 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 110 112 Quantabacook #129 91 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 8 78 86 Trinity #130 231 5 3 0 3 1 6 0 9 0 0 0 1 221 222 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 581
instated - Lodge Name Last Year Last Initiated Raised Affiliated Re Dimitted Susp.NPD Depr.NPD Died Suspended Expelled Rejected Affiliates Assessed Members Year This Mt. Tir’em #132 73 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 8 62 70 Asylum #133 62 3 2 1 1 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 58 59 Riverside #135 83 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 82 83 Kenduskeag #137 136 0 0 7 0 1 13 0 2 0 0 0 11 116 127 Lewy’s Island #138 99 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 6 83 89 Mt. Desert #140 58 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 53 59 Ocean #142 137 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 134 137 Preble #143 73 2 2 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 64 67 Seaside #144 96 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 9 84 93 Moses Webster #145 63 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 62 64 Sebasticook #146 111 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 8 99 107 Evening Star #147 70 2 2 0 2 0 4 0 3 0 1 0 3 64 67 Columbic-Doric #149 127 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 122 125 Rabboni #150 92 1 2 0 1 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 87 87 Excelsior #151 47 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 44 49 Crooked River #152 79 3 2 0 4 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 75 76 Delta #153 64 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 56 66 Mystic Tie #154 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 59 60 Ancient York #155 118 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 114 117 Wilton #156 81 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 77 77 Cambridge #157 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 62 65 Parian #160 99 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 8 87 95 Carrabassett #161 65 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 59 64 Arion #162 63 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 58 63 Pleasant River #163 99 2 2 1 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 5 92 97 Webster #164 129 11 11 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 14 131 145 Molunkus #165 70 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 4 59 63 Whitney #167 51 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 47 48 Composite #168 79 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 72 75 Caribou #170 106 11 4 1 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 5 101 106 582 Proceedings of the [May
instated -
Lodge Name Year Last Initiated Raised Affiliated Re Dimitted Susp.NPD Depr.NPD Died Suspended Expelled Rejected Affiliates Assessed Members Year This Naskeag #171 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 27 32 Pine Tree #172 52 2 0 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 47 51 Pleiades #173 122 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 119 123 Lynde #174 164 7 3 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 167 170 Baskahegan #175 71 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 67 67 Ancient Brothers #178 91 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 6 83 89 Yorkshire #179 125 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 4 118 122 Hiram #180 265 5 5 1 0 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 5 254 259 Granite #182 45 1 1 1 1 0 9 0 4 0 0 0 7 31 38 Deering #183 169 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 5 158 163 Naval #184 184 8 5 0 1 1 0 0 11 0 0 0 1 178 179 Bar Harbor #185 62 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 62 62 Jonesport #188 115 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 111 111 Knox #189 51 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 13 39 52 Springvale #190 130 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 132 133 Winter Harbor #192 97 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 91 93 Washburn #193 57 2 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 59 61 Euclid #194 74 2 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 72 73 Bay View #196 102 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 8 89 97 Aroostook #197 111 2 1 0 0 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 1 102 103 St. Aspinquid #198 207 9 8 0 1 2 4 0 9 0 0 0 7 195 202 David Hooper #201 96 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 8 87 95 Mt. Bigelow #202 60 3 0 0 1 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 3 51 54 Mt. Olivet #203 56 3 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 11 47 58 Mt. Abram #204 67 2 4 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 6 63 69 Nollesemic #205 98 4 1 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 3 89 92 Island Falls #206 77 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 78 78 Abner Wade #207 61 2 2 3 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 58 66 Northeast Harbor #208 65 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 4 56 60 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 583
instated - Lodge Name Last Year Last Initiated Raised Affiliated Re Dimitted Susp.NPD Depr.NPD Died Suspended Expelled Rejected Affiliates Assessed Members Year This Fort Kent #209 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 49 49 57 Meduncook #211 40 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 39 41 Kemankeag #213 91 4 4 1 2 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 5 87 92 Limestone #214 91 3 1 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 6 77 83 Orchard #215 129 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 13 113 126 Corner Stone #216 173 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 163 166 173 Ralph J. Pollard #217 255 13 7 2 4 1 6 0 12 0 0 0 2 246 248 Gov. Wm King #219 118 4 2 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 18 108 126 Seminary Hill Daylight #220 60 1 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 46 11 57 Lodges Reporting: 185 19463 457 387 109 101 115 397 0 546 4 40 0 859 18131 18990
Long Service Secretaries
Many of our Lodge Secretaries have given their Lodges years of dedicated service, often without recognition, only asking that the Lodge prosper and its members enjoy its fellowship. Their dedicated devotion to the Lodge and its members certainly merit the recognition given here. The following completed 15 or more years of service in 2014.
Years Secretary Lodge 40 John E. Lord, Jr. 48 28 Gerard C. Post 157 26 Michael P. Allen Sr. 171 24 Carl H. Winslow, Sr 36 24 Raymond G. Locke 146 22 Ronald B. Moore 115 22 Harold E. MacDonnell 30 22 David A. Walker 110 22 Duane L. Young, Sr. 69 22 Dennis R. Rackliffe 128 22 Ernest A. Lowell 20 22 James R. Allen, Jr. 162 20 David J. Basley 72 584 Proceedings of the [May
20 Richard A. McCann 12 20 A. James Ross 70 19 Floyd A. Montgomery, Jr. 50 19 John Nompleggi 76 18 John E. Burleigh Sr. 172 18 Frank M. Theriault Jr. 37 18 Carl H. Wilson Sr. 36 Death or retirement reduces this number by a few each year. These dedicated Brothers will be missed. List of Constituent Lodges’ Principal Officers
ABNER WADE NO. 207, Sangerville First Thursday 1774* Blaine C. Nuite WM, 1009 Silvers Mills Rd, Sangerville 04479-3706 Kelly E. Jordan, SW, 563 Douty Hill Rd, Sangerville 04479-3200 Gary B. Smith, JW, 19 Bearce Rd, Sangerville 04479-3614 Bob Wilson, Sec., PO Box 662., Dover-Foxcroft 04426 District No. 5 Dark - January, February Election, November
ACACIA NO. 121, Durham Tuesday on or before full moon 0092* John A. Ricker, WM 31 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Durham 04222-5423 Bruce Vosmus, SW, c/o R.F.D. 2 Box 850, 139 Durham Rd, New Gloucester 04260- 4817 Kenneth E. Hilton, JW, 469 Stackpole Rd, Durham 04222-5130 Ryan L. Carter, Sec., 7 Sunset Ave., Lisbon Falls 04252-1125 District No. 14 Not Dark Election, December
ALNA-ANCHOR LODGE NO. 43, Damariscotta First Tuesday (Sec. Wed. if GL meeting) Jonathan Eaton, WM, PO Box 1223, Damariscotta 04543-1223 Andrew T.Mullin, SW, 1522 Bristol Rd., Bristol 04539-3515 Jesse C. Daiute, JW, 178 W. Old County Rd, Newcastle 04553-3612 Barry W. Knott Jr., Sec, PO Box 238, Damariscotta 04543-0238 District No. 10 Dark - July, August Election, January
AMITY LODGE NO. 6, Camden Third Thursday 0056* William C. Chapman, WM, 77 Pascal Ave, Rockport 04856-5915 Brian D. Gasser, SW, 242 Molyneaux Rd., Camden 04843-4131 Iain D. Kirkham, JW, 2093 Heald Highway, Union, 04862 Jeffrey W Sukeforth, Sec., 47 Rawson Ave., Camden 04843-1831 District No. 7 Dark - July, August Election, January 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 585
ANCIENT BROTHERS LODGE NO. 178, AuburnSecond Monday 1519* Dan DiDonato, WM, 409 County Rd., Turner04282-4209 David B. Gilchrist, SW, 9 Wildwood Dr., Lewiston 04240-3850 Darin W. Long, JW 15 Broad St, Apt 1, Auburn 04210-6810 John E. Priest, Sec., 110 Ridge Rd., Wales 04280-3273 District No. 23 Dark - July, August Election, January
ANCIENT YORK LODGE NO. 155, Lisbon Falls Second Monday 1521* Daniel W. Henton, WM, 12 Fortin Ave., Lisbon 04250-6027 Michael S. Robitaille, SW, PO Box 184, Lisbon 04250-0184 John J. Wierzbicki, JW, 18 Cotton Rd., Lisbon 04250-6216 Toby D. Williams, Sec., 72 Summer St., Lisbon Falls 04252-9574 District No. 14 Dark - July, August Election, January
ARCHON LODGE NO. 75, East Dixmont Second Thursday 1775* David Oxley, WM, 228 Plymouth Rd., Etna 04434 Philip J. Dube, SW, PO Box 425, Brewer, 04412 Joseph F. Springer, JW, 29 Masonic Rd, Dixmont 04932-3541 Robert G. Vile, Jr., Sec., PO Box 114, Dixmont 04932-0114 District No. 22 Dark – January, February Election, October
ARION LODGE NO. 162, Goodwin Mills Third Thursday 1522* Michael V. Shaw, WM, 605 Ridgeville Rd, Standish 04084 Scott E. Pullen, SW, 54 New County Rd, Saco 04072 Luke M. Townsend, JW, 156 Senator Black Rd, West Baldwin 04091-3134 James R. Allen Jr., Sec., 1473 Alfred Rd, Lyman 04002-7503 District No. 18 Dark - January, February Election, November
AROOSTOOK LODGE NO. 197, Mars Hill Second Monday 1776* Mark E. Rondyke, WM, 27 Sugarloaf St, Apt 3, Houlton 04730-1692 Robert R. Collins, SW, PO Box 781, Mars Hill 04758-0781 Peter B. Burlock, JW, 1366 State Rd., Mapleton 04757-4003 Blair R. McCartney, Sec., PO Box 288, Mars Hill 04758-0288 District No. 1 Dark - July , August Election, December
ARUNDEL LODGE NO. 76, Kennebunkport Second Tuesday 1523* Thomas J. Reagan III, WM, 11 Ridgewood Cir, Kennebunk 04043-7339 Keith B. Nunan, SW, 50 Mills Rd., Kennebunkport 04046-5700 Daniel E. Gaucher, JW, 11 Mere Ln, Kennebunk 04043 586 Proceedings of the [May
John Nompleggi, Sec., 43 Mount Kineo Rd., Kennebunkport 04046-5224 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, December
ASHLAR LODGE NO. 105, Auburn Third Monday 1524* Steven E. Peterson, WM., 9 Fairway Dr., Auburn 04210-8876 Daniel Masselli, SW, 70 Coachman Ave, Auburn 04210 Logan E. Apple, JW, 28 Poloquin Ave, Auburn 04210 Sam Michaud, Sec., 10 Arkwright Ave, Lewiston 04240-6647 District No. 23 Dark - July, August Election, January
ASYLUM LODGE NO. 133, Leeds Second Thursday 1525* Denny R. Blais, WM, 6 Pineau St., Jay 04239-1614 Jared D. Wilson, SW, 125 Warren Hill Rd., Jay 04239-4714 Matthew J. Sekerak, JW, 12 Rolling Knoll Rd, Leeds 04263 Robert A. Scott, Sec., PO Box 205, Leeds 04263-0205 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, December
AURORA LODGE NO. 50, Rockland First Wednesday 1528* Jeffrey E Lamkins, WM, 120 New County Rd., Rockland 04841-2128 Lee A. Robinson, SW, PO Box 385, Warren 04864-0385 Jon R. Thompson, Jr., JW, 435 Eastern Rd, Warren 04864 Floyd A. Montgomery, Jr., Sec., 18 N Main St., Rockland 04841-3117 District No. 9 Dark- July, August Election, January
BAR HARBOR LODGE NO. 185, Bar Harbor Third Thursday 1529* Matthew E. Bratzler, WM., 1201 State Hwy 102, Bar Harbor 04609 Robert Gray, SW, PO Box 78, Salsbury Cove 04672-0078 Alexander H. Phillips, Sec., 110 Main St Ste A, Bar Harbor 04609 District No. 21 Dark - July, August Election, December
BASKAHEGAN LODGE NO. 175, Danforth First Tuesday 1801* James B. Foss, WM., 680 Us Route 1, Weston 04424-4221 Donald G. Pond, SW, 3141 Military Rd, Haynesville 04497-3000 Cody Pond, JW, 3141 Military Rd, Haynesville 04497-3000 Richard L. Morgan-O’Connor, Sec., PO Box 141, Danforth 04424-0141 District No. 24 Dark – Not Dark Election, August
BAY VIEW LODGE NO. 196, East Boothbay Second Thursday 1530* Courtney S. Nickerson, WM, 16 Hiden Ridge Rd, Boothbay 04537-4681 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 587
Stuart M. Smith, SW, PO Box 2, Edgecomb 04556-0002 Michael P. Cook, JW, 17 Highland Ridge Rd., Boothbay 04537-4245 Thomas E. Pulkkinen, Sec., PO Box 413, East Boothbay 04544-0413 District 10 Dark - July, August Election December
BELFAST LODGE NO. 24, Belfast Second Monday 2427* Raymond D. Paul Jr., WM, 16 Huntress Ave, Belfast 04915-6049 Robert I. Mealey, SW, 12 Tozier St, Belfast 04915 Bill Bruns, JW, 60 Swan Lake Ave., Belfast 04915-7017 Malcolm A. Gater, Sec., 70 Church St., Belfast 04915-6205 District No. 8 Dark - June, July, August Election, December
BENEVOLENT LODGE NO. 87, Carmel Third Wednesday 1531* David A. Hasey, WM, 55 Swett Rd, Carmel 04419-3737 Brian J. Veneziano, SW, 51 Bishop Dr., Hermon 04401-0456 Steven S. Craig, JW, PO Box 20, Etna 04434-0020 Stephen B. Hoekstra, Sec., 1002 Elm St., Newport 04953 District No. 6 Dark - June, July, August Election, October
BETHEL LODGE NO. 97, Bethel Second Thursday 1532* Lloyd W Sweetser, WM, 54 Annis Rd., Bethel 04217-3422 William D. McAloney, SW, 410 Milton Rd, Milton Twp 04219-3615 David W Roberts, JW, PO Box 673, Bethel 04217-0673 Scott M. Fraser, Sec., PO Box 1053, Bethel 04217-1053 District No. 20 Dark - July, August Election, November
BETHLEHEM LODGE NO. 35, Augusta First Monday 1533* Llewellyn C. Manter, Jr., WM, 123 Troop Rd., Pittston 04345-5161 Kenneth A. Gotreau, JW, 46 Blue Ridge Dr E, Sidney 04330-2501 Edward M. Libby, JW, 1105 Hallowell/Litchfield Rd., West Gardiner 04345 Calvin L. Yeaton, Sec., 182 Metcalf Rd, Winthrop 04364-3385 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, January
BLAZING STAR LODGE NO.30 Rumford Crn First Wednesday 1534* Jeffrey L. Roy, WM, 6 Roy Rd., Rumford 04276-3039 Gerald Martin, SW, PO Box 305, Rumford 04276-0305 George Kimball, JW, 1232 Route 2, Rumford 04276 Harold E. MacDonnell, Sec., 520 Penobscot St., Rumford 04276-1807 District No. 20 Dark – Jan., Feb., March Election, November
588 Proceedings of the [May
BLUE MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 67, Phillips Second Wednesday 1535* Niilo Sillanpaa, WM, PO Box 284, Phillips 04966-0284 Gerald Haines, SW, 133 Mt. Blue Pond Rd., Avon 04966-3304 Steven Viles Jr., JW, 355 Baker Hill Rd, Freeman Twp 04983-4901 Wendell Olmsted, Sec., 315 Hartland Rd., Saint Albans 04971-7435 District No. 15 Dark - July, August Election, January
BRISTOL LODGE NO. 74, Bristol Second Monday 1536* David Tonry, WM, PO Box 719, Newcastle 04553-0719 Harry M. Lowd III, SW, PO Box 124, New Harbor 04554-0124 David E. Prime, JW, 74 Lincoln Ln, Newcastle 04553-3313 Jon L. Prime, Sec., PO Box 151, So. Bristol 04568-0151 District No. 10 Dark -Jan, Feb, March Election December
BUXTON LODGE NO. 115, West Buxton First Monday (Third Mon. Sept.)
Jamie A. Grant, WM, 185 Parker Farm Rd, Buxton 04093-3102 Richard L. Eilinger, SW, 268 Buxton Rd, Saco 04072-9551 Dwaine K. Desjardins, JW, 268 Buxton Rd, Saco 04072-9551 Ronald B. Moore, Sec., 31 Pleasant Hill Rd., Hollis Center 04042-3320 District No. 18 Dark - July, August Election, December
CAMBRIDGE LODGE NO. 157, Cambridge First Tuesday
Arthur G. Watson, WM, 83 Harmony Rd., Cambridge 04923 William J. Digby, SW, 143 North Rd, Cambridge 04923-3221 Paul M. Noble, JW, 219 Andrew Ham Rd, Cambridge 04923-3028 Gerard C. Post, Sec., 1808 State Hwy 150, Parkman 04443-3513 District No. 22 Dark - July, August Election, December
CARIBOU LODGE NO. 170, Caribou First Thursday 1802* Graham A. Warne. WM, 384 N. Caribou Rd., Fort Fairfield 04742-3036 John T. Irovando, SW, 821 Bod Rd, Limestone 04750-6507 Duane P. Walton, JW, 17 W. Presque Isle Rd, Caribou04736-4107 Neal R. Haines, Sec., PO Box 872, Caribou 04736-0872 District No. 1 Dark - July, August Election, December
CARRABASSETT LODGE NO. 161, Canaan Second Tuesday 1803* Chris A. Price, WM, PO Box 443, Canaan 04924-0443 Keith N. Romprey, SW, 123 Ballard Rd, St. Albans 04971 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 589
Donn E. Chamberlain, JW, 7 Jackson St, Skowhegan 04976-2207 Clifford H. Allen, Sec., 38 Merritt St., Canaan 04924-3000 District No. 13 Dark - Not Dark Election, November
CASCO LODGE NO. 36, Yarmouth First Tuesday 1780* John P. Kane Jr., WM, 53 Middle Rd, Cumberland Center 04021-3707 Jody J. Hersey, SW, 128 Ledgewood Dr, Falmouth 04105-1851 Michael L. Doten, Sr., JW, 26 Sarah Goud Rd., Yarmouth 04096 Carl H. Winslow, Sr., Sec., 172 W Main St., Yarmouth 04096-8416 District No. 17 Dark - July, August Election, October
CENTRAL LODGE NO. 45, China First Wednesday 1538* Craig S. Smiley, WM, 585 Oak Grove Rd., Vassalboro 04989-3228 Gary L. Gagnon, SW, 701 Hussey Rd, Albion 04910-6807 Lance P. Gagnon, JW, 28 Military Ave., Fairfield 04937-1123 Kevin C. Maroon, Sec., PO Box 6102, China Village 04926-0102 District No. 12 Dark - July, August Election, December
COLUMBIA-DORIC LODGE NO. 149 Greenville Fourth Tuesday (Third Thurs. in Dec.) Robert C. Howard, WM, PO Box 240, Greenville Jct. 04442-0240 Bruce W. Wyman, SW, PO Box 648, Greenville 04441-0648 John R. Tappin, JW, PO Box 164, Greenville Jct. 04442-0164 Eugene F. Murray, Jr., Sec., PO Box 751, Greenville 04441-0751 District No. 5 Dark - Not Dark Election, October
COMPOSITE LODGE NO. 168, LaGrange Second Thursday 1782* Bradley Harris, WM., PO Box 131, W Enfield 04493-0131 Keith R. DeWitt, SW, 1152 Medford Center Rd., Medford 04463 Larry Harris Jr., JW, PO Box 131, W Enfield 04493-0131 Jason O. Neal, Sec., 103 Lowell Rd., W Enfield 04493-4310 District No. 5 Dark - July, August Election, October
CORINTHIAN LODGE NO. 95, Hartland First Wednesday 1783* Mark W Springer, WM, PO Box 163, Saint Albans 04971-0163 Daniel G. Hanson, SW, 312 Line Rd, Corinna 04928-3063 Lester H. Goforth, JW, 77 Spring Hill Rd., Palmyra 04965-3625 Nathaniel C. Foss Jr., Sec., PO Box 280., Palmyra 04965-0280 District No. 22 Dark - July, August Election, December
CORNER STONE LODGE NO 216, Portland Second Wednesday 1539* 590 Proceedings of the [May
Frederick J. Placey, WM, 84 Lisbon St. Lewiston 04240 Charlie Cobb, SW, 77 Mona Rd., Portland 04103-3618 Kevin A. Crocker, JW, 26 Everett St, Westbrook 04092-3013 Carleton R. Hodge, Sec., 514 Cape Rd., Limington 04049-3137 District No. 17 Dark – Any 2 months by vote Election, June
CRESCENT LODGE NO. 78, Pembroke First Wednesday 1784* Scott A. Johnson, WM, 222 Belyea Rd, Edmunds Twp 04628-5331 Jamey L. Gower, SW, 83 Charlotte Rd, Charlotte 04666-6302 Jeffery L. Wilder, JW, 280 King St., Edmunds Twp 04628-5007 Dennis W Bryant, Sec., 1036 Ayers Jct. Rd., Charlotte 04666-6208 District No. 2 Dark - January, February Election, November
CROOKED RIVER LODGE NO.152 Bolsters Mills First Thursday 1540* Michael P. Dennison, WM, 24 School St., Harrison 04040 William M. Denison, SW, 55 Dawes Hill Rd, Harrison 04040-3407 Philip H. Denison, JW, 79 Dawes Hill Rd, Harrison 04040-4420 Thomas J. Nolan, Sec., 765 Upper Ridge Rd., Bridgton 04009-4420 District No. 16 Dark - Not Dark Election, September
CUMBERLAND LODGE NO. 12, New Gloucester Sat. before full moon 1541* Frederick M. Andrew, WM, PO Box 531, Greene 04236-0531 Chad L. LeBourdais, SW, 117 Rackley Dr, Greene 04236-3952 George L. Carman, JW, 45 McKenney Dr., New Gloucester 04260-4053 Richard A. McCann, Sec., PO Box 251, New Gloucester 04260-0251 District No. 23 Dark - July & Aug. Election, November
DAVID A. HOOPER LODGE NO. 201, West Sullivan First Monday 1785* Clinton C. Richardson, WM, 43 Goodwin Rd, Franklin 04634-3005 Troy A. Hanna, SW, PO Box 224, Sullivan 04664-0224 Ferdinand A. Slater, JW, 683 E Side Rd., Hancock 04640-3913 Edward E. Jellison, III, Sec., PO Box 71, Sullivan 04664-0071 District No. 21 Dark - January, February Election December
DAY SPRING NO. 107, West Newfield Second Monday 1786* Sean Remick, WM, 128 River Rd, Lebanon 04027 Mark A. Eddows, SW, 9 Village Ln., Lebanon 04027-4370 Edward A. Moulton, JW, 163 Garland Rd., West Newfield 04095-3527 Dave Peterson Sec., PO Box 418, North Berwick 03906-5508 District 18 Dark – July, August Election, December 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 591
DEERING LODGE NO. 183, Portland Second Monday 1543* Evan P. Mills, WM, 1219 Bridgton Rd #1, Westbrook 04092-2507 Thomas L. Gaudet, SW, 35 Hunnewell Rd, Scarborough 040474-7405 Michael T. Schermuly, JW, 17 Dale Ln, Steep Falls 04085-6850 Christian A. Ratliff, Sec., 83 S. Richland St., South Portland 04106-4725 District No. 17 Dark - July, August Election, February
DELTA LODGE NO. 153, Lovell First Thursday 1544* Dana A. Gregson, WM, 219 Slab City Rd., Lovell 04051-3112 Rod Cole, SW, 470 Sabattus Rd, Lovell 04051 Robert G. Drew, JW, PO Box 33, Center Lovell 04016-0033 Charles D. Lane, Sec., 110 Pig St, Brownfield 04010-4762 District No. 16 Dark - July, August Election, December
DIRIGO LODGE NO. 104, Weeks Mills Third Monday
Donald W. Pratt, WM, 17 Maple Grove Rd, South China 04358-5507 John H. Crommett Jr., SW, 31 Pullen Rd., Augusta 04330-8526 Christopher A. Mann, JW, 131 South Rd, South China 04358 Ernest K. DeCosta, Sec., 1080 Colby Rd., Weeks Mills 04358-6602 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, October
DRESDEN LODGE NO. 103, Dresden Mills Second Tuesday 1787* Allen L. Bever, WM, 743 River Rd., Dresden 04342-4044 Fletcher M. Atkinson, SW, 368 Nelson Rd, Chelsea 04330-1335 Wayne A. Peaslee, JW, 12 Ayrshire Rdg., Pittston 04345-5147 John W Ottum, Sec., 222 Cedar Grove Rd., Dresden 04342-3020 District No. 10 Dark - January, February Election, December
DRUMMOND LODGE NO. 118, No. Parsonsfield First Thursday 1788* Samuel H. Miller, WM, 43 Fieldstone Ridge Dr, Cornish 04020-3339 Walter D. Towle Jr., SW, 50 Lewis Ln, Porter 04068-3724 Brian E. Moore, JW, 79 Lombard Hill Rd, Parsonsfield 04047-6527 Gary L. Nickerson, Sec., 346 Kennard Hill Rd, Porter 04068-3130 District No. 18 Dark - Jan., Feb., March Election, December
DUNLAP LODGE NO. 47, Biddeford First Monday 1545* Jack R. LaRoche, WM, 21 Gertrude Ave, Biddeford 04005-3819 Christopher A. Mowatt, SW, 13 Coolidge Ave., Saco 04072-1647 Scott E. Pullen, JW, 54 New County Rd., Saco 04072 592 Proceedings of the [May
Claude R. Drouin, Sec., PO Box 90, Biddeford 04005-0090 District No. 18 Dark – 3 consec. Months by vote Election, December
EASTERN LODGE NO. 7, Eastport First Monday 1789* John D. Surles, WM, 33 Third St, Eastport 04631-1429 Mark E. Cook, SW, 18 Wilson St, Eastport 04631-1031 David F. McLean, JW, 43 Toll Bridge Rd, Eastport 04631-3808 Paul L. Theriault, Sec., 78 Clark St., Eastport 04631-3205 District No. 2 Dark July-August Election, November
EUCLID LODGE NO. 194, Madison First Monday 1791* Charles J. Haley III, WM, PO Box 161, Anson 04911-0161 Timothy A. McDonald, SW, 20 Vaughn St, Madison 04950-4205 George E. Reed, JW, 53 Red Oak Dr., Skowhegan 04976-4563 Lester F. Smith, Sec., 78 Moores Pond Rd., Lexington Twp. 04961-5301 District No. 1 Dark - July, August Election, December
EUREKA LODGE NO. 84, Tenants Harbor First Thursday 1546* Brett Rackliff, WM., 304 Dennison Rd., Spruce Head 04859 Christopher Ferguson, SW, PO Box 265, Tenants Harbor 04860-0265 James S. Barstow, JW, PO Box 559, Tenants Harbor 04860-0559 Douglas A. Rackliff, Sec., 143 Cline Rd., Spruce Head 04859-4046 District No. 9 Dark - January, February Election December
EVENING STAR LODGE NO. 147, Buckfield Second Monday 1547* David A. Castonguay, WM, PO Box 97, West Minot 04288-0083 Maurice A. Gauthier, SW, 721 W. Minot Rd, Minot 04258-5442 Ronald W. Darling, JW, 568 Town Farm Rd., Hartford 04220-5115 Jerry Marstaller, Sec., 27 Jones Dr., Hartford 04220-5635 District No. 20 Dark - July, August Election December
EXCELSIOR LODGE NO. 151, Northport Second Wednesday 1548* Malcolm Gater, WM, 1 Tufts Rd, Belfast 04915-7513 James E. Cunningham, SW., 76 Back Searsport Rd., Searsport 04974 John C. Moran, JW, 1285 Atlantic Hwy, Northport 04849 Walter F. Riley Jr., Sec., PO Box 420, Belfast 04915-0420 District No. 8 Dark - July, August Election, November
FELICITY LODGE NO. 19, Bucksport First Monday 1549* 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 593
Kevin D. Murch, WM, 97 Langley St., Bangor 04401-2818 Daniel R. Holcomb, SW, PO Box 206, Bucksport 04416-0206 Erik Lauritsen, JW, PO Box 1957, Bucksport 04416-1957 Christopher P. Connor, Sec., PO Box 1675, Bucksport 04416-1675 District No. 4 Dark - July, August Election, December
FORT KENT LODGE NO. 209, Fort Kent First Wednesday 1793* Gary A. Stevens, WM., 73 Third Ave., Fort Kent 04743-1014 Peter J. Clavette, SW, 93 Dionne St, Madawaska 04756-1394 Harold Wilson, JW, 130 Conant Rd, Presque Isle 04769-5202 Raymond R. Phinney, Sec., 5 Audibert St, Fort Kent 04743 District No. 1 Dark - July, August Election, December
FRANKLIN LODGE NO. 123, New Sharon Second Friday 1794* David A. Holt, WM, 572 Mercer Rd, New Sharon 04955-3335 Alvin E. Harris, SW, 67 Cape Cod Hill Rd, New Sharon 04955 Charles E. Allison, JW, PO Box 91, New Sharon 04955-0091 Alfred L. Griswold, Sec., 226 Mile Hill Rd., New Sharon 04955-3531 District No. 15 Dark - July, August Election, January
FRATERNAL LODGE NO. 55, Alfred Third Wednesday 1550* Nicholas A. Georges, WM., 572 Newfield Rd., Shapleigh 04076-3106 Steven J. Ravesi, SW, 36B Charles St., Sanford 04073-3739 Harold A. Jamieson Sr., JW, 487 Federal St., Waterboro 04087-3224 Earland H. Morrison, Sec., PO Box 82, Alfred 04002-0082 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, May
FREEDOM LODGE NO. 42, Limerick Fourth Wednesday 1551* Mark T. Grant, WM, 10 Squaretail Rd., Shapleigh 04076-3132 Christopher F. Nickerson, SW, 346 Kennard Hill Rd., Porter 04068-3130 Thomas J. McElwain Jr., JW, 178 Mountain Rd, Parsonsfield 04047-6814 Timothy V. Bushey, Sec., 54 Island Way, Limerick 04048-4053 District No. 18 Dark - July, August Election, December
FREEPORT LODGE NO. 23, Freeport First Monday 5515* Peter E. Cutler Jr., WM., 59 Beech Hill Rd., Freeport 04032-6761 Keith A. Barlow, SW, 9 Amys Way, West Gardiner 04345-3255 Alan C. Hindley, JW, 109 Wardtown Rd., Freeport 04032-6846 594 Proceedings of the [May
Kevin P. Manter, Sec., 11 Grant Rd., Freeport 04032-6861 District No. 14 Dark - July, August Election, December
GOV. WM. KING LODGE NO. 219, Scarborough Second Thursday 1555*
Guy J. Duprey, WM, PO Box 10702, Portland 04104-6102 Tyler J. Palmer, SW., 117 Virginia St., Portland 04103 John F. Gallant, JW, 119 Quincy Dr., Gorham 04038-1994 James W. Stevens, Sec., 74 Atrium Way, Scarborough 04074-8589 District No. 17 Dark - July, August Election, January
GRANITE LODGE NO. 182, West Paris First Monday 1553* Dannie D. Abbott, WM, 22 Benson Hill Rd, West Paris 04289-5515 James Bennett, SW, PO Box 6, West Paris 04289-0006 Raymond S. Baker, JW, 155 Pioneer St, Apt 20, West Paris 04289-5165 Gary D. Young, Sec., 43 Butter Hill Rd, Livermore 04253-4207District No. 20 Dark - July, August Election, December
GREENLEAF LODGE NO. 117, Cornish Second Wednesday 1554* Eric Durgin, WM, PO Box 270, Hiram 04041-0270 Edwin J. Lord, SW, 44 Dam Rd, Porter 04068-3116 Al Cannell, JW, 11 Asselyn Dr, Scarborough 04074-8966 Michael R. Singleton, Sec., PO Box 245, Parsonsfield 04047-0245 District No. 18 Dark – Jan., Feb., March Election, December
HARMONY LODGE NO. 38, Gorham First Wednesday 1557* Daniel Verrill, WM, 732 Sebago Lake Rd, Gorham 04038 Timothy V. Bushey, SW, 54 Island Way, Limerick 04048-4053 Keith M. Cook, JW, 7 Canyon Way, Windham 04062-4895 James E. Shaw Jr., Sec., 23 Donna St., Gorham 04038-1102 District No. 17 Dark – any 2 mos. by vote Election January
HARWOOD LODGE NO. 91, Machias First Monday 1795* Forrest J. Robbins, WM, 11 Smithfield Dr., Machias 04654-3416 Scott M. Hanscom, SW, 481 Roque Bluffs Rd., Roque Bluffs 04654-3004 Jonathan D. Plummer, JW, 79 Main St., East Machias 04630-4210 Ernest J. Atkinson, Sec., 202 Ridge Rd., Marshfield 04654-5122 District No. 3 Dark 2 mos. by vote at Annual Mtg. Election December
HERMON LODGE NO. 32, Litchfield First Tuesday 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 595
1558* Todd Lester, WM, 524 Main St. Apt 4, Lewiston 04240-6262 Joseph L. Adkins, SW, 96 Larry Dr., Monmouth 04259-6504 Joseph R. Hersom, JW, 16 Woodland Dr, West Gardiner 04345-3352 Mark E. Mansir, Sec., PO Box 207, South Gardiner 04359-0247 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, January
HIRAM LODGE NO. 180, South Portland Second Tuesday 1559* John E. Fairweather, WM, 12 Walnut St, South Portland 04106-3733 Jonathan S. Cail, SW, 665 Saco St, Lot 192, Westbrook 04092-2055 Philip S. Longanecker, JW, 115 Settler Rd., South Portland 04106-4026 Leonard T. Darling, Sec., 15 Simmons Rd, South Portland 04106-6509 District No. 17 Dark - July, August Election, June
HOREB LODGE NO. 93, Lincoln Second Tuesday 1577* Byron B. Sanderson, WM, 15 Mountainview Dr., Lincoln 04457-1164 David A. Sandilands, SW, 210 Cedar Rst, Enfield 04493-4136 Robert A. Guathier, JW, PO Box 760, Lincoln 04457-760 Robert J. Anthony, Sec., 18 Mattanawcook St., Lincoln 04457-1107 District No. 24 Dark - July, August Election, September
HOWARD LODGE NO. 69, Winterport Second Wednesday 1578* Adam Beals, WM, 45 E. Coiley Rd., Old Town 04468-5634 Douglas A. Dulac, SW, 350 Hampden Rd., Carmel 04419-3521 Richard Rodgerson, JW, 243 North Rd, Winterport 04496-4605 Duane L. Young, Sr., Sec., 41 Webster Ave N, Bangor 04401-4520 District No. 6 Dark- June, July, August Election, December
IRA BERRY LODGE NO. 128, Blue Hill Third Monday 1560* Lewis M. Tapley, WM, PO Box 59, Blue Hill 04614-0059 David B. Rackliffe, SW, PO Box 393, Blue Hill 04614-0393 William D. Perkins Jr., JW, 20 Toddy Dr, Penobscot 04476 Dennis R. Rackliffe, Sec., PO Box 393, Blue Hill 04614-0393 District No. 4 Dark - July, August Election, October
ISLAND LODGE NO. 89, Islesboro First Thursday 1561* Wade L. Slauenwhite, WM, 1186 Dyer Brook Rd, Dyer Brook 04747-5030 Micah D. Swallow, SW, 122 Mcsheffery Rd., Houlton 047330-3707 Patrick M. Sawyer, JW, 341 Route 212, Merrill 04780 Lawrence R. Greenlaw, Sec., 160 Mission St, Oakfield 04763-3329 District No. 7 Dark – Jan., Feb., March Election, October 596 Proceedings of the [May
ISLAND FALLS LODGE NO. 206, Island Falls Third Wednesday 1579* Mark V. Clayton, WM., 245 Melvin Heights Rd, Camden 04843-4355 Michael Z. Clayton, SW, PO Box 276, Islesboro 04848-0276 Stanley J. Makara Jr., JW, PO Box 180, Islesboro 04848-0180 Richard F. Cilley Jr., Sec., 1255 Meadow Pond Rd., Isleboro 04848-4029 District No. 24 Dark - Jan., Feb., March Election, December
JEFFERSON LODGE NO. 100, Bryant Pond Third Monday 1562* Vince Roberts, WM, 29 Cross St., Apt 10, Bethel 04217 Charles G. McAllister, SW, 79 Old Route 26, South Paris 04281-6305 Raymond S. Hakala, JW, 28 Phillips Rd, South Paris 04281-6404 Eldon C. Bartlett, Sec., 35 Hill St. Apt 24, South Paris 04281-1245 District No. 20 Dark – January, February Election, December
JONESPORT LODGE NO. 188, Jonesport First Tuesday 1796* Cary E. Carver, WM, PO Box 557, Jonesport 04649-0557 Joseph B. McDonald, SW, PO Box 433, Jonesport 04649-0433 Ronald E. Dunphy, JW, 16 Hard Head Rd., Beals 04611 Allan E. Alley, Sec., PO Box 354, Jonesport 04649-0354 District No. 3 Dark - July, August Election, January
KATAHDIN LODGE NO. 98, Patten Third Thursday 1580* Ronald Libby, WM., PO Box 96, Patten 04765-0096 Thomas B. Dube, SW, PO Box 285, Patten 04765-0285 Scott V. Willett, JW, South Patten Rd., Patten 04765 Richard Hall, Jr., Sec., 1268 Shin Pond Rd., Mt. Chase 04765 District No. 24 Dark - January, February Election December
KEMANKEAG LODGE NO. 213, Rangeley First Wednesday 1563* Allen L. Plog, WM, PO Box 692, Rangeley 04970-0692 Bradley A. Kennett, SW, PO Box 708, Rangeley 04970-0708 Christopher L. Talbert, JW, PO Box 1253, Rangeley 04970 William C. Hardt, Sr., Sec., PO Box 1188, Rangeley 04970-1188 District No. 15 Dark - July, August Election, December
KENDUSKEAG LODGE NO. 137, Kenduskeag Last Wednesday 5533* Randy L. Adams, WM, 89 Lake Rd, Levant 04456-4528 Donald K. Guillaume, SW, 1836 Pushaw Rd., Glenburn 04401-1701 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 597
Matthew G. Mower, JW, 736 Pushaw Rd., Bangor 04401 Stewart A. Harvey, Sec., PO Box 226, Kenduskeag 04450-0226 District No. 6 Dark - June, July, August Election, October
KENNEBEC LODGE NO. 5, Hallowell Second Wednesday 1564* Michael A. LaPlante, WM, 20 Roberta St., Farmingdale 04344-1628 Robert Randall, SW, 257 Winthrop St. Hallowell 04347-3019 Scott Boyington, JW, 39 Albert Ave., Unit #7, Augusta 04330 Donald A. Smith, Sec., 15 Beech St., Farmingdale 04344-1603 District No. 11 Dark – January, February Election, March
KEYSTONE LODGE NO. 80, Solon Third Wednesday 1565* Sean J. Fluet, WM, 54 Lower Mills Rd, Madison 04950-3435 William B. Shaw, SW, PO Box 642, Bingham 04920-0642 Steven L. Steward, JW, PO Box 212, Bingham 04920-0212 Dana E. Hall, Sec., 245 French Hill Rd., Solon 04979-3115 District No. 13 Dark – 2 consec. Mo. By vote Election, January
KING DAVID'S LODGE NO. 62, Lincolnville First Tuesday (Sec. Tues. if First is holiday or G.L.) 1566* Joseph Corrado, WM, 31 Beach Rd., Lincolnville 04849-5400 Seth E. Sleverton, SW, PO Box 75, Rockport 04856-0075 John C. Moran, JW, 1285 Atlantic Hwy, Northport 04849 Joseph Corrado, Sec., 31 Beach Rd., Lincolnville 04849-5400 District No. 7 Dark - July, August Election, October
KING HIRAM LODGE NO. 57, Dixfield Second Tuesday 1567* Reginald W. Wing, WM, PO Box 289, Peru 04290-0289 Lauren A. Hebert, SW., PO Box 220, Dixfield 04224-0220 Dexter H. Berry, JW, 120 Pinewoods Rd, Canton 04221-3206 Bernard A. Frost, Sec., 28 Lacroix Rd., Peru 04290-3208 District No. 20 Dark –Jan. Feb. Mar. Election, December
KING SOLOMON'S LODGE NO. 61, Waldoboro Second Monday 1568* William A. Dail, WM, PO Box 24, Waldoboro 04572-0024 Mark G. Wallace, SW, PO Box 201, Friendship 04547-0201 William L. Dail, JW, PO Box 24, Waldoboro 04572-0024 William E. Maxwell, Sec., 899 N. Nobleboro Rd., Waldoboro 04572-5611 District No. 9 Dark - July, August lection December
KNOX LODGE NO. 189, South Thomaston Second Monday 1569* 598 Proceedings of the [May
Jeffrey L. Cushman, WM, 261 Buttermilk Ln., South Thomaston 04858-3001 Russell J. Fish, SW, 34 Admontem Ave, Rockland 04841-3002 William A. Oliver, Jr., JW, PO Box 46 South Thomaston 04858-0046 Kenneth S. Allen, Sr., Sec., PO Box E, Rockland 04841-0737 District No. Dark - July, August Election, January
LAFAYETTE LODGE NO. 48, Readfield First Thursday 1570* Charles M. Bonney, WM, PO Box 175, Wayne 04284-0175 Terrance L. Thomas, SW, 554 Smithfield Rd, Belgrade 04917-3231 Charles E. Colegrove, JW, 317 Pond Rd., Manchester 04351-3608 John E. Lord, Jr., Sec., 431 Main Street, Readfield 04355-3103 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, December
LEBANON LODGE NO. 116, Norridgewock First Friday 1571* Gary B. Bulmer, WM, 830 Village Rd., Smithfield 04978-3436 Brian S. Campbell, SW PO Box 465, Norridgewock 04957-0465 Robert M. Smith, JW 118 Fairfield St, Oakland 04963 Robert J. Farmer, Sec., PO Box 157, Norridgewock 04957-0157 District No. 13 Dark - July, August Election, September
LEWY'S ISLAND LODGE NO. 138, Princeton Last Wednesday 1797* Bruce R. Stevens, WM, 29 The Hideaway Ln., Princeton 04668 Tyson G. Seeley, SW, PO Box 976, Baileyville 04694-0976 Scott D. Harriman, JW, 14 Apple Tree Ln., Baileyville 04694 Harland S. Hitchings, Sec., PO Box 145, Princeton 04668-0145 District No. 2 Dark – January, February Election, November
LIBERTY LODGE NO. 111, Liberty Third Thursday 1572* James W. Marple, WM., 22 Highland Dr, Liberty 04949-3221 James M. Sheperd, SW, 39 Belfast Augusta Rd., Liberty 04949-3101 Dwight C. Marshall, JW, 52 Waterville Rd., Belfast 04915-7617 William A. Bachelder, Sec., 215 Stevens Pond Rd., Liberty 04949 District No. 8 Dark - July, August Election, January
LIMESTONE LODGE NO. 214, Limestone Second Tuesday 1573* Nicholas A. Poitras, WM, 1 Lane Terrace St., Limestone 04750-1207 Aaron M. Giberson, SW, 140 Main St, Fort Fairfield 04742-1220 Jonathan A. Poitras, JW, 18 Brook Ct., Limestone 04750-1366 Michael G. Lambert, Sec., 1075 N Chester Rd, Chester 04457-5733 District No. 1 Dark - July, August Election, December 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 599
LINCOLN LODGE NO. 3, Wiscasset Thurs. on-or before full moon 1574* Ryan T. Demeny, WM, 10 Ready Point Rd, Wiscasset 04578-4928 Michael J. Williams, SW, 666 Mountain Rd., Woolwich, 04579-4741 Dickey L. Brigance, JW, 385 Montsweag Rd., Woolwich 04579-5028 Karl Olson, Sec., 147 Bradford Rd., Wiscasset 04578-4458 District No. 10 Dark - July, August Election, December
LYGONIA LODGE NO. 40, Ellsworth First Thursday 1575* Kurt R. Gray, WM, 42 Getchell Rd., Clifton 04428-6033 Scott M. Edgerly II, SW, 327 Morgan Bay Rd, Surry 04684-3614 Gary Haslam, JW, PO Box 71, Bucksport 04416-0071 Victor S. Glass, Sec., 59 Dollard Farm Way, Ellsworth 04605-2401 District No. 21 Dark July, August Election, January
LYNDE LODGE NO. 174, Hermon Third Thursday 1576* Tom G. Vanchieri, WM, 984 Main Rd., Eddington 04428 Richard H. Spreng, SW, 141 Bog Rd, Hampden 04444 David A. Hasey, JW, 55 Swett Rd, Carmel 04419-3737 Audie Gould, Sec., 110 Annis Rd., Hermon 04401-0508 District No. 6 Dark - July, August Election, December
MAINE LODGE NO. 20, East Wilton First Monday 1581* Gerald W Gilman, WM, 141 Elm St., Mercer 04957-4413 Stephen M. Millett, SW PO Box 5232, North Jay 04262-5232 Shane P. Cote, JW, Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington 04938-6434 Ernest A. Lowell, Sec., 304 Middle St., Farmington 04938-6963 District No. 15 Dark - July, August Election, December
MARINE LODGE NO. 122, Deer Isle Second Monday 1582* Randall W. Eaton, WM, 230 North Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle 04627 William Billings, SW, 34 Black Point Rd, Deer Isle 04627-3737 Vernon C. Seile, JW, 9 Burnt Cove Rd., Stonington 04681-3301 John C. Scott, Sec., PO Box 722, Deer Isle 04627-0722 District No. 4 Dark - Not Dark Election, January
MARINERS' LODGE NO. 68, Searsport First Tuesday 1583* Darrell R. Gilman, WM, 12 Alto St, Belfast 04915-4507 David L. Boyle II, SW, 4 Pine Rd., Belmont 04952-3120 600 Proceedings of the [May
Ronald A. Cook, JW, PO Box 562, Searsport 04974-0562 Darin D. Hersom, Sec., 399 Nickerson Rd., Swanville 04915-4507 District No. 8 Dark - July, August Election, December
MARSH RIVER LODGE NO. 102, Brooks Second Thursday 1584* Michael P. Murphy, WM., 309 Moosehead Trail, Jackson 04921 Raymond E. Quimby, Jr., SW, 21 Quimby Rd., Brooks 04921 Daniel I. Dolloff, JW, 175 Pattee Rd., Monroe 04951-3308 Gregory W. Parks, Sec., 1 Brigadieres Ln., Searsport 04974-3566 District No. 8 Dark - June, July, Aug. Election, January
MECHANICS LODGE NO. 66, Orono First Wednesday 1585* Robert J. Smith, WM, PO Box 278, Bradley 04411-0278 Randy Elliot, SW, 400 Tate Rd., Corinth 04427-3609 Barry A. Bennett, JW, PO Box 64, Stillwater 04489-0064 Chester Davis, Sec., 198 4th St, Old Town 04468-1429 District No. 6 Dark - July, August Election, December
MEDUNCOOK LODGE NO. 211, Friendship First Monday 1586* Blaine Davis, WM, 331 Cushing Rd, Friendship 04547-4129 Leander E. Guptill, SW, 33 Cline Rd, Friendship 04859-4044 John F. Hoonhout, JW, 34 Wadsworth Point Rd., Friendship 04547-4117 John W Black, Sec., 501 Union Rd., Waldoboro 04572-5823 District No. 9 Dark - July, August Election, January
MERIDIAN LODGE NO. 125, Pittsfield Fourth Tuesday 1587* Brian C. Philbrick Sr, WM, 451 Libby Hill Rd, Palmyra 04965 Stacey A. Fitts, SW, 108 Sibley Pond Rd, Pittsfield 04967 Kirk J. Fitts, JW, 371 Ell Hill Rd, Palmyra 04965-4013 Lewis R. Fitts, III, Sec., 32 Michaud Rd., Palmyra 04965-4013 District No. 22 Dark - July, August Election, December
MERIDIAN SPLENDOR LODGE NO. 49, Newport First Thursday 1588* Doug Brockway, WM, 15 Pine St, Newport 04953-3327 Jon P. Lessor, SW, 26 Hill Ave, Newport 04953 Christopher P. Leonard, JW, 71 Golf Course Rd, Newport 04953 Roger S. Carr, Sec., PO Box 94, Newport 04953-0094 District No. 22 Dark - July, August Election, December
MESSALONSKEE LODGE NO. 113, Oakland Third Tuesday 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 601
1589* Stephen G. Craig, WM, 82 Lakeview Dr., Oakland 04963-4616 Travis W. Wood, SW, 64 Pleasant St, Oakland 04963-5012 Shawn M. Gibson, JW, 18 Lakeview Dr., Oakland 04963-4616 Dana W Wrigley, Sec., 453 Fairfield St., Oakland 04963-5206 District No. 12 Dark – 3 consec. Mo by vote Election, December
MOLUNKUS LODGE NO. 165, Sherman Mills Third Tuesday 1590* Vernal E. Blakely, WM, 25 Golden Ridge Rd., Sherman 04776-3001 Kenneth A. Warman, SW, PO Box 87, Benedicta 04733-0087 Wayne E. Guiggey, JW, 68 North St., Sherman 04776-3037 Alan V. Bouchard, Sec, 885 Silver Ridge Rd, Silver Ridge Twp 04476-4006 District No. 24 Dark - January, February Election, September
MONMOUTH LODGE NO. 110, Monmouth Second Monday 1804* Stanley L. Painter Jr, WM, PO Box 325, Monmouth 04259-0325 Ryan T. Allen, SW, PO Box 74, North Monmouth 04256-0074 Raymond M. Fletcher, JW, 972 Main St., Monmouth 04259-7019 David A. Walker, Sec., PO Box 182, Monmouth 04259-0182 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, December
MONUMENT LODGE NO. 96, Houlton Second Wednesday 1591* Clarence R. Jones, WM, PO Box 1522, Houlton 04730-1522 David E. Rairdon, SW, 1028 County Rd, New Limerick 04761-6004 Thomas A. McAfee, JW, PO Box472, Houlton 04730-0472 John M. Galda, Sec., 52 White Rd, Houlton 04730 District No. 1 Dark June, July, August Election, January
MORNING STAR LODGE NO. 41, Litchfield Third Tuesday 1592* Matthew P. Ouellette, WM, 313 Blue Rd, Monmouth 04259-6914 Daniel W. Guilmette, SW, 151 Old Lewiston Rd., West Gardiner 04345-7530 Charles J. Izzi Jr., JW, 80 Belmont Ave, Randolph 04346-5114 Robert R. Haigh, Sec, 770 Huntington Hill Rd., Litchfield 04350-3715 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, January
MOSAIC LODGE NO. 52, Dover-Foxcroft Third Thursday 1593* Thomas R. Boone, WM, 40 Weston Rd, Dover Foxcroft 04426-3814 Scott C. Catell, SW, 271 Norton Hill Rd., Dover Foxcroft 04426-3106 Gary L. Sudsbury Sr., JW, 770 Bangor Rd, DoverFoxcroft 04426-3303 Thomas R. Boone, Sec, 40 Weston Rd, Dover Foxcroft 04426-3814 District No. 5 Dark - July, August Election, December 602 Proceedings of the [May
MOSES WEBSTER LODGE NO. 145, Vinalhaven Second Tuesday 1594* Joseph A. Bickford, WM., PO Box 146, Vinalhaven 04863-0146 Russell L. Oakes, SW, PO Box 167, Vinalhaven 04863-0167 Gregory A. Hopkins, JW, 54 York Rd., Vinalhaven 04863-3627 Dana M. Barton, Sec., PO Box 382, Vinalhaven 04863-0382 District No. 9 Dark - July Election, November
MOUNT ABRAM LODGE NO. 204, Kingfield First Thursday 1595* John D. Maynard, WM, 41 Old Kingfield Rd., New Portland 04961-3639 Darren D. Maxsimic, SW, PO Box 100, Kingfield 04947-0100 Brian F. Hatfield, JW, PO Box 100, Kingfield 04947-4311 Wade M. Browne, Sec., 30 Olde Parkway Rd., Kingfield 04947-4264 District No. 15 Dark – July, August Election, November
MOUNT BIGELOW LODGE NO. 202, Stratton First Tuesday 1596* Peter Farnsworth, WM, PO Box 398, Stratton 04936-0136 Scott M. Stevens, SW, 998 Rangeley Rd, Coplin Plt 04970-3010 John G. Dube, JW, PO Box 570, Stratton 04982-0570 Kenny R. Wing, Sec., PO Box 35, Eustis 04936-0035 District No. 15 Dark - January, February Election, April
MT DESERT LODGE NO. 140, Mount Desert Third Monday 1597* Barry L. Thomas, WM, 4 Beech Hill Rd, Mount Desert 04660-6208 Allen H. Stevens, SW, 989 US Hwy 1, Hancock 04640-6208 Edward E. Jellison III, JW, PO Box 303, Sullivan 04664-0303 William H. Reiff, Sec., 1113 Main St, Mt. Desert 04660 District No. 21 Dark - July, August Election, December
MOUNT KINEO LODGE NO. 109, Guilford Second Wednesday 1598* Charles E. Libby, Wm, 847 State Hwy 150, Parkman 04443-3202 Herbert B. Libby, SW, 160 Main Rd, Abbot 04406-3611 Chad L. Cotta, JW, 284 E Main St, Dover Foxcroft 04426-1243 Robert C. Wilson, Sec., PO Box 121, Monson 04464-0121 District No. 5 Dark - July, August Election, December
MOUNT MORIAH LODGE NO. 56, Brownfield Third Wednesday 1638* Shaun M. Fogg, WM., PO Box 646, Center Conway NH 03813-0646 Bruce A. Scrimger, SW, 36 Thurston Rd, Brownfield 04010-4309 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 603
Scott L. Cressey, JW, 135 Ossipee Trl., Porter 04068-3403 Lewis M. Bartlett, Sec., 80 Thurston Rd, Brownfield 04010-4309 District No. 16 Dark - January, February Election, December
MT OLIVET LODGE NO. 203, Washington Second Thursday 1599* Edgar G. Moody, WM, PO Box 114, Union 04862-0114 Paul C. Barnes, SW, 36 American Way, Washington 04574-3458 Clayton S. Lanphier, JW, 294 W. Washington Rd, Washington 04574-3623 Donald L. Grinnell, Sec., 74 Liberty Rd., Washington 04574-3801 District No. 7 Dark – January, February Election, December
MOUNT TIR'EM LODGE NO. 132, Waterford Tues on or before full moon 1600* Carl E. Colby, WM, RR 1 Box 533, Bethel 04217-9710 Devin J. Pike, SW, 48 Mutiny Brook Rd, Waterford 04088-3435 Walter D. Towle Jr., JW, 50 Lewis Ln, Porter 04068-3724 James M. Long, Sec., 256 Mcintire Rd, Waterford 04088-3339 District No. 16 Dark any 2 mo. by vote Election, December
MYSTIC LODGE NO. 65, Hampden Third Tuesday 1601* Jacob P. Spinney, WM, 1077 Main St., Corinth 04427-3639 Gaylen L. Jones, SW, 55 Aarons Way, Hampden 04444-1041 Chad R. O’Leary, JW, 129 Town Farm Rd, Hampden 04444-1053 David Higgins, Sec., 134 Old County Road, Hampden, 04444 District No. 6 Dark – June, July, August Election, December
MYSTIC TIE LODGE NO. 154, Weld Third Wednesday (Sec. Wed. in Sept.) Travis E. Pratt. WM, 823 Phillips Rd, Weld 04285-3032 Michael D. Pratt, SW, 225 Center Hill Rd, Weld 04285-3215 Steven A. Lee, JW, PO Box 11, Weld 04285-0011 Kurtis E. Moody, Sec., 21 Applewood Dr., Wilton 04294-4817 District No. 15 Dark - July, August Election, December
NARRAGUAGUS LODGE NO. 88, Cherryfield First Tuesday 1805* Dennis Babiarz, WM, PO Box 390, Cherryfield 04622-0390 Charles C. Curtis Jr., SW, 12 Park St, Cherryfield 04622-4341 Thomas J. Bouchard, JW, 325 Epping Rd, Columbia 04623-3010 Jamie L. Robbins, Sec., 333 Marshville Rd., Harrington 04643-3608 District No. 3 Dark - July, August Election, January
NASKEAG LODGE NO. 171, Brooklin First Wednesday 1603* 604 Proceedings of the [May
William N. Fuller, WM., PO Box 177, Brooklin 04616-0177 Peter W Atherton, SW, 734 Sedgwick Ridge Rd., Sedgwick 04676 Arnold L. Staples, II, JW, 31 Old County Rd, Brooklin 04616 Michael P. Allen Jr., Sec., PO Box 23, Brooklin 04616-0023 District No. 4 Dark - July, August Election, January
NAVAL LODGE NO. 184, Kittery First Wednesday 2289* Ryan M. Lent, WM, PO Box 497, Moody 04054-0497 John K. Budlong, SW, 30 Beech Rd, Eliot 03903-1919 Stephen N. Zimmerman, JW, 148 Beech Ridge Rd, Eliot 03903-1655 Mark S. Zimmerman, Sec., 148 Beech Ridge Rd., Eliot 03903-1655 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, December
NEZINSCOT LODGE NO. 101, Turner First Tuesday 1605* Peter Theriault, WM, 1754 Federal Rd, Livermore 04253-4248 Jonathan R. Murray, SW, 72 General Turner Hill Rd, Turner 04282-3708 Thomas A. Budek, JW, 616 E. Hebron Rd, Turner 04282-4523 Danny L. Ward, Sec., 549 N Parish Rd, Turner 04282-3220 District No. 23 Dark - July, August Election, January
NOLLESEMIC LODGE NO. 205, Millinocket Second Thursday 1606* Mark D. Pelkey, WM, 40 Spruce St., East Millinocket 04430-1136 David R. Duplisea, SW, 308 Massachusetts Ave., E. Millinocket 04462-2241 Michael S. Laporte, JW, PO Box 19, Medway 04460-0019 Harold Birt, Sec., 47 Beech St., E. Millinocket 04430 District No. 24 Dark - July, June, August Election, October
NORTHEAST HARBOR LODGE NO. 208, Northeast Harbor Second Tuesday 1607* Chad Bucklin, WM, PO Box 752, Northeast Harbor 04662-0752 Michael D. Levesque, SW, PO Box 1504, Southwest Harbor 04679-1504 Ernest P. Abdelnour, JW, PO Box 459, Mount Desert 04660-0459 Norris M. Reddish, Sec., 21 Whitney Farm Rd, Mount Desert 04660-6300 District No. 21 Dark - July, June, August Election, December
NORTHERN STAR LODGE NO. 28, North Anson Third Tuesday 1608* James B. Bowman, WM, 7 Solon Rd, North Anson 04958-7612 Ronald A. Moody, SW, 641 White School House Rd., Madison 04950-3205 Kenneth S. Ingalls, JW, 528 Fahi Pond Rd, Embden 04958 Robert A. Dunphy, Sec., 201 Kennebec River Rd, Embden 04958 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 605
District No. 13 Dark - July, August Election, December
OCEAN LODGE NO. 142, Wells Wed. on or before full moon 1806* Alan K. Martin, WM, 27 Mt. Zion Way, Wells 04090-6838 Jake L. Wiggin, SW, 989 Bald Hill Rd., Wells 04090-6646 Michael S. Power, JW, PO Box 36, Wells 04090-0036 Martin H. Shepard, Sec., 296 N. Berwick Rd, Wells 04090-6802 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, December
OLIVE BRANCH LODGE NO. 124, Charleston Second Thursday 1609* Michael D. Smith Jr., WM, 20 Oscar Dr., Corinth 04427-3629 Chadwick Crooker, SW, 17 Hudson Rd, Corinth 04427 Paul S. Wickett, JW, 354 Storer Rd., Bradford 04410-3512 Norman E. Patterson, Sec., 95 Ridge Rd, Corinth 04427-0116 District No 6 Dark – Dec. Jan. Election, November
ORCHARD LODGE NO. 215, Old Orchard Beach Third Wednesday 2290* Michael J. Johnson, WM, 8 Grant St, Saco 04072-2030 Michael C. Maksut, JW, 128 Flag Pond Rd, Saco 04072-9004 Eric S. Pooler, Sec., 54 Acadian Ln., Buxton 04093 District No. 18 Dark - July, August Election, December
ORIENT LODGE NO. 15, Thomaston First Tuesday 1610* Gabriel E. Wing, WM, Medomak Mobile Home Park #47, Waldoboro 04572 Steven J. Gibbons, SW, 100 Molyneaux Rd, Camden 04843 Daniel J. Russell, JW, 93 Hall Ln, Appleton 04862-6469 Brian S. Messing, Sec., 63 Summer St., Rockland 04841-2919 District No. 9 Dark - July, August Election, January
ORIENTAL LODGE NO. 13, Bridgton Fourth Wednesday (Third Wed. if Thanksgiving Eve) 1611* Marcus S. Gavett, WM, 8 Mackeys Landing Rd., Bridgton 04009 Matthew S. Gavett, SW, PO Box 890, Conway NH 03818-0890 Morgan S. Gavett, JW, 8 Mackeys Landing Rd, Bridgton 04009-4813 Ronald W. Bell, Sec, 147 Cooks Mill Rd, Naples, 04055-5121 District No. 16 Dark - July, August Election, December
ORIENTAL STAR LODGE NO. 21, Livermore Falls Third Wednesday 1612* 606 Proceedings of the [May
Clint Boothby, WM, 363 Boothby Rd, Livermore 04253-4007 Kurt D. Hawes, SW, 92 Main St, Sumner 04292-3213 Deric V. DiGuiseppe, JW, 35 Belmont Dr, Jay 04239-5102 Gerry A. Page, Sec., 12 Skyline Dr., Jay 04239-5026 District No. 20 Dark Any 3 consec. Mo. by vote Election, November
OXFORD LODGE NO. 18, Norway Fourth Monday 2291* Ryan J. Paradis, WM, 236 Cobb Hill Rd, Otisfield 04270-6242 Richard S.Clough, SW, 122 Ralph Richardson Rd, Norway 04268-5049 Joseph L. Woodbury, JW, 508 Gore Rd, Otisfield 04270-6836 Ronald S. Raymond, Sec., PO Box 401, Oxford 04270-0401 District No. 16 Dark - July, August Election, November
PACIFIC LODGE NO. 64, Exeter Third Wednesday 1613* Wyatt O. Sylvester, WM., 1755 Exeter Rd., Exeter 04435-3213 Shawn S. Colbath, SW, 195 Cider Hill Rd., Exeter 04435-3030 William B. Pearsall Jr., JW, 47 Holts Mills Rd., Garland 04939-4445 Robert C. Wetzler Jr., Sec., 1730 Exeter Rd., Exeter 04435-3215 District No. 22 Dark – January, February Election, December
PARIAN LODGE NO. 160, Corinna Second Tuesday 1614* Jason E. Paradis, WM, PO Box 216, Corinna 04928-0216 Jason D. Metivier, SW, 164 County Woods Rd., Newport 04953-3914 William Cooper, JW, PO Box 323, St. Albans 04971 John A. Somes, Sec., PO Box 116, Holden 04429-0116 District No. 22 Dark - July, August Election, December
PARIS LODGE NO. 94, South Paris Third Tuesday 1615* Ralph W. Chamberlain, WM, 31 Gary St, South Paris 04281-1607 Stephen P. Cobbett, SW, 14 Sunrise Dr., South Paris 04281-6573 Jonathan J. Stevens, JW, 6 Tuell Town Rd, W. Paris 04289 Neil E. Sampson, Sec., PO Box 508, Norway 04268-0508 District No. 16 Dark - July, August Election, December
PENOBSCOT LODGE NO. 39, Dexter First Wednesday 1616* Paul P. Mosley, WM, PO Box 352, Sangerville 04479-0352 Harold W. Clover III, SW, 41 Highland Ave, Dexter 04930-1110 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 607
Timothy A. Briggs, JW, 39 Crawford Rd, Dexter 04930-2005 David P. Mosley, Sec., 35 Pine St., Dexter 04930-1126 District No. 5 Dark – January, February Election, December
PINE TREE LODGE NO. 172, Mattawamkeag Second Monday 1617* John W. Farrington, WM, 1748 Medway Rd, Medway 04460-3334 Eugene C. Laporte, SW, PO Box 262, Medway 04460-4016 Derward A. Shedd, JW, 38 Ohio St, Millinocket 04462-1937 John E. Burleigh, Sr., Sec., PO Box 71, Medway 04460-0071 District No. 24 Dark - July, August Election, October
PIONEER LODGE NO. 72, Ashland Second Wednesday 1618* Christopher A. Bessey, WM, PO Box 856, Ashland 04732-0856 James E. Ball, SW, PO Box 751, Ashland 04732-0751 Jordan S. Beaulier, JW, PO Box 726, Ashland 04732-0726 David J. Basley, Sec., PO Box 517, Ashland 04732-0517 District No. 1 Dark - July, August Election, December
PISCATAQUIS LODGE NO. 44, Milo Second Friday 1619* Dennis W. Green, WM, PO Box 651, Brownville 04414-0651 Neil MacLean, SW, PO Box 723., Brownville 04414-0723 David J. Pullen, JW, 129 Little Boyd Lake Rd., Orneville TWP 04463-3309 George M. A. Macdougall, Sec., 1 Davis Rd., Fairfield 04937-3223 District No. 5 Dark - January, February Election, December
PLEASANT RIVER LODGE NO. 163, Brownville Third Monday 1621* Neil MacLean, WM, PO Box 723., Brownville 04414-0723 Glendon A. Arnold, SW, 85 Townhouse Rd, Kenduskeag 04450-3235 Hazen G. Conlogue, IV, JW, 775 Williamsburg Rd, Williamsburg Twp 04414-4009 Dennis W Green, Sec., PO Box 651, Brownville 04414-0651 District No. 5 Dark - July, August Election, November
PLEIADES LODGE NO. 173, Milbridge First Monday 1816* William H. Whitlock Jr., WM, 753 Kennedy Hwy, Milbridge 04658-3001 William A. Bartlett, II, SW, 183 Ridge Rd, Cherryfield 04622-4016 Brent L. West, JW, 16 Pigeon Hill Rd, Steuben 04680 William F. Nichols, Sec., 82 E. Side Rd, Steuben 04680-2906 District No. 3 Dark - July, August Election, January 608 Proceedings of the [May
POWNAL LODGE NO. 119, Stockton Springs First Wednesday 1624* Nathaniel P. Boehmer, WM., 796 Beach Rd., Lincolnville 04849-5717 Christopher Capponi, SW, 322 W Main St., Searsport 04974 Bryan K. Lewis, JW, 7 Alderwood Dr., Winterport 04496-4044 Kenneth L. Hall, Sec., 242 Cape Jellison Rd, Stockton Springs 04981-4724 District No. 8 Dark - July, August Election, January
PREBLE LODGE NO. 143, Sanford First Wednesday 1625* David L. Bianchi, WM, 191Westview Dr., Sanford 04073-4213 William E. Derosie, SW, 77 Deering Neighborhood Rd, Springvale 04083-1859 Kevin P. O’Malley, JW, 157 Alfred St, Unit #4, Biddeford 04005 Curtiss F. Kimball, Sec., 123 Pleasant St., Springvale 04083-1204 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, June
PRESUMPSCOT LODGE NO. 70, Windham Second Monday 2292* William H. Littlefield, WM, 103A County Rd., Gorham 04038-1916 Bruce M. Knowlton, SW, 15 Cole Hill Rd, Standish 04084-5633 Jonathan S. Cail, JW, 665 Saco St, Lot 192, Westbrook 04092-2055 A. James Ross, Sec., 137 Albion Rd., Windham 04062-4503 District No. 17 Dark - July, August Election, December
PYTHAGOREAN LODGE NO. 11, Fryeburg Third Monday 1626* John A. Charles, WM, 57 Smith St, Fryeburg 04037-1138 Eric A. Bloomberg, SW, 154 Menotomy Rd., Fryeburg 04037 Wayne A. Cadman Sr, JW, 119 Sam Ingalls Rd, Bridgton 04009-3212 William L. Perry, Sec., 28 Upper Kimball Rd., Chatham 03813-5522 District No. 16 Dark - July, August Election, December
QUANTABACOOK LODGE NO. 129, Searsmont Third Wednesday 1627* Scott Jackson, WM, 406 S. Mountain Valley Hwy., Montville 04941-4314 Jason G. Fuller, SW, PO Box 154, Searsmont 04937-0154 Travis Reynolds, JW, 38 Main St, S. Searsmont 04973 William A. Bachelder, Sec., 215 Stevens Pond Rd., Liberty 04949-3706 District No. 7 Dark - January, February Election October
RABBONI LODGE NO. 150, Auburn Third Wednesday 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 609
1628* Jeffrey M. Lapointe, WM, 66 Marston St., Auburn 04210-4326 Shaun J. Carr, SW, 7 Whitney St, Lisbon 04250 James C. Thibodeau, JW, PO Box 11, Wales 04280-0011 Kenneth L. Richardson, Sec., 21 Allen Ave., Lewiston 04240-4842 District No. 23 Dark - July, August Election, January
RALPH J. POLLARD LODGE NO. 217 Orrington First Thursday 1629* Christopher L. Robinson, WM, 142 Elm St., Brewer 04412-1738 James C. Green, SW, 844 W. Etna Rd, Etna 04434-3427 Daniel R. Taylor, JW, 244 Hoxie Hill Rd, Orrington 04474-3721 Fred S. Patterson, Sec., 142 Elm St., Brewer 04412-1738 District No. 6 Dark - July, August Election, December
RISING STAR LODGE NO. 4, Penobsoct Second Wednesday 1631* David J. Drew, WM., 161 Southern Bay Rd., Penobscot 04476-3051 Jonathan T. Allen, SW, 1788 Castine Rd., Penobscot 04476-4030 Richard S. Bowden, JW, 147 Barstow Ln, Tolland CT 06084-2547 Richard E. Robinson, Sec., PO Box 236, Castine, 04421-0236 District No. 4 Dark - July, August Election, December
RISING SUN LODGE NO. 71, Orland First Tuesday 1632* Jason T.Craig, WM, 256 Jarvis Gore Dr., Eddington 04428-3408 Brandon S. Gomm, SW, PO Box 1209, Holden 04429-1209 Scott L. Bradford, JW, 1213 Otis Rd, Otis 04605 Eric W Stover, Sec., 796 Castine Rd., Orland 04472-3706 District No. 4 Dark - July, August Election, December
RISING VIRTUE LODGE NO. 10, Bangor Last Tuesday 1633* Chad E. Smith, SW., 39 Mainewood Ave., Orono 04473-3834 Derrick A. Robertson, JW, 71 Eaton Ridge Rd, Holden 04429-7260 Phillip W. Joy, JW, 41 Getchell Rd, Clifton 04428-6035 Richard T. Davis, Sec., 201 Silver Rd., Bangor 04401-5831 District No. 6 Dark - June, July, August Election, December
RIVERSIDE LODGE NO. 135, Jefferson First Wednesday 1634* 610 Proceedings of the [May
Allan R. Roberts, WM., PO Box 36, Damariscotta 04543-0036 Steve Flagg, SW, PO Box 6, Jefferson 04348-0006 Jason T. Blackler, JW, 51 Bunker Hill Rd, Jefferson 04348-3804 Shawn M. St. Cyr, Sec., 34 Laren Rd, Jefferson 04348-3842 District No. 7 Dark - July, August Election, January
RURAL LODGE NO. 53, Sidney Fourth Monday 1636* Howard G. Malin, WM, 2250 Bear Den Rd, Frederick, MD 21701-2310 Brandon W Keene, SW., 17 Fowler St., Augusta 04330-4403 Michael A. Philbrick Sr., JW, 565 Quaker Rd, Sidney 04330-2310 Floyd L. Luce, Sec., 341 Lyons Rd., Sidney 04330-2518 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, November
SACCARAPPA LODGE NO. 86, Westbrook First Monday 1650* Stephen P. Laslie, WM, 129 Stetson Rd, Lewiston 04240-2509 Paul M. Laslie, SW, 18 Scott St., Portland 04102-2520 Eric S. Lowell, JW, 461 Bridge St, Westbrook 04092-3104 Carl E. Taylor, Sec., 28 Deer Hill Ave, Westbrook 04092-4401 District No. 17 Dark – any two months Election, January
SACO LODGE NO. 9, Saco First Wednesday 1637* Gerald J. Ouellette, WM, 66 Berry Rd., Saco 04072-9780 Jonathan W. Maynard, SW, 6 Patriot Dr, Saco 04072-9369 Gregory R. Maxwell, JW, 6 Patriot Dr, Lyman 04002-7578 Carl J. Marsano, Sec., 8 Plymouth Dr., Saco 04072-1734 District No. 18 Dark - July, August Election, January
SEASIDE LODGE NO. 144, Boothbay Harbor First Monday (Sec. Mon. if holiday or town comm.. mtg) Alex Vise, WM, 19 Eastern Ave., Boothbay Hbr 04538-1955 Jedd R. Smith, SW, 391 Back Narrows Rd, Boothbay 04537-4444 Jeffrey S. Norwood, JW, 29 Kelly Brook Rd, Boothbay 04537 Gary A. Tilton, Sec., PO Box 4, West Boothbay Harbor 04575-0041 District No. 10 Dark - July, Aug., Sept Election, December
SEBASTICOOK LODGE NO. 146, Clinton Third Thursday 1643* Peter A. Stinson, WM, 1088 Hill Rd., Clinton 04927-3544 Dustin M. Palmer, SW, 33 Jordan Rd, Lewiston 04240-3544 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 611
Roger M. McAllister Sr, JW, 79 McAllister Rd, Clinton 04927-3042 Raymond G. Locke, Sec., PO Box 147, Clinton 04927-0147 District No. 12 Dark - July, August Election, October
SEMINARY HILL DAYLIGHT LODGE NO. 220, Bangor Second Monday Mark E. Rustin, WM, 2087 Carmel Rd N., Newburgh 04444-4521 Edward L. King, SW, PO Box 816, Bangor 04402-0816 Christopher R. Howard, JW, 377 State St, Ellsworth 04605 Stephen B. Hoekstra, Sec., 1002 Elm St, Newport 04953 District No. 6 Meets year-round Election, December
SILOAM LODGE NO. 92, Fairfield First Thursday 1644* Kevin D. Madore, WM, 33 Elm St, Skowhegan 04976-1201 Eric L. Spaulding, SW, 712 Unity Rd, Benton 04901-3827 Daniel P. Holt, JW, 245 Palmer Rd, Skowhegan 04976-4949 Norman R. Dickinson, Sec., 315 Norridgewock Rd., Fairfield 04937-3118 District No. 12 Dark - July, August Election, December
SOLAR STAR LODGE NO. 14, Bath First Sunday First Monday 1645* John A. Vigue, WM., 433 River Rd., Woolwich 04579-4205 Michael A. Blum, SW., 52 Corliss St., Bath 04530-1719 James C. Weber, JW, 7 Tide Mill Ln, Phippsburg 04562 Toby D. Williams, Sec., 72 Summer St., Lisbon Falls 04252-9574 District No. 14 Dark - July, August Election, January
SOMERSET LODGE NO. 34, Skowhegan Second Monday 1646* John R. Zaiser, WM, 27 Bennett Ave, Skowhegan 04976-1213 Frank A. Bolduc, SW, 15 Batty Brook Ln, Cornville 04976-6367 Jason L. Kirk, JW, 21 Gem St, Skowhegan 04976 Jeffrey R. Bowzer, Sec., PO Box 246, Canaan 04924-0246 District No. 13 Dark - July, August Election, December
SPRINGVALE LODGE NO. 190, Springvale Second Tuesday 1647* Brian Wolfinger, WM, 91 New Bridge Rd, Lebanon 04027-3712 Jean M. Shepard, SW, 3 Drew Rd, Somersworth, NH 03878-1401 David A. Dalessandri, JW, 7 Susan Rd, Cape Elizabeth 04107 Richard C. Smith, Sec., 7 Raymond St, Sanford 04073 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, December 612 Proceedings of the [May
ST. ANDREW'S LODGE NO. 83, Bangor Last Thursday 1639* Brian H. Coltar, WM, 822 Stillwater Ave, Old Town 04468-2158 Darryl W. Lyon, SW, 88 Skyline Rd, Bangor 04401-2156 Matthew G. Mower, JW, 736 Pushaw Rd, Bangor 04401-2156 Benjamin J. Despres, Sec., 95 Frankfort Rd, Swanville 04915-4311 District No. 6 Dark - June, July, Aug. Election, December
ST. ASPINQUID LODGE NO. 198, York Village First Tuesday 1807* Robert A. Hoyt, WM, PO Box 476, Cape Neddick 03902-0476 Douglas M. Blaisdell, JW, 151 Southside Rd, York 03909-5157 Walter E. Kyllonen, Sec., 8 Georgia St., York 03909-1301 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, June
ST. CROIX LODGE NO. 46, Calais First Monday 1808* Walter T. Parks, WM, 77 Swan St, Calais 04619-1422 Bruce R. Stevens, SW, 29 The Hideaway Ln, Princeton 04668 David C. Marsanskis, JW, 530 North St, Calais 04619-1037 David G. Beckett, Sec., 77 Washington St., Calais 04619-1451 District No. 2 Dark - July, August Election, December
ST. GEORGE LODGE NO. 16, Warren Third Monday 1640* George L. Field, IV, WM, 2 Main St., Warren 04864-4296 Francis A. Davis, SW, 91 Moore Rd, Washington 04574-3249 Thomas L. Stevenson, JW, 572 Waldoboro Rd., Jefferson 04348-3644 Gary E. Beam, Sec., 159 Montgomery Ave., Warren 04864-4139 District No. 9 Dark - July, August Election, October
ST. JOHN'S LODGE NO. 51, South Berwick Third Monday 1809* Scott A. Kelley, WM, 44 Orrills Hill Rd, Lebanon 04027-3914 David K. Horne, SW, 124 School St, Berwick 03901-2722 David R. Larson, JW, 55 Berwick Rd, So. Berwick 03908 Christian L. Comeau, Sec., 562 1st Crown Point Rd, Strafford, NH 03884 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, October
ST. PAUL'S LODGE NO. 82, Rockport Mon. on or before full moon 1641* Steven J. Pixley, WM, 361 Hosmer Pond Rd., Camden 04843-4033 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 613
William C. Chapman, SW, 77 Pascal Ave., Rockport 04856-5915 Joseph Corrado, JW, PO Box 132, Lincolnville 04849-0132 Jeffrey W Sukeforth, Sec., 47 Rawson Ave., Camden 04843-1831 District No. 7 Dark - July, August Election, October
STAR IN THE EAST LODGE NO. 60, Old Town Last Monday 1648* Glenwood L. Sherman, Jr., WM., 886 Cardville Rd., Greenbush 04418 Charles H. Norburg, Jr., SW, PO Box 168, Milford 04461-0168 Thomas I. Gasaway, JW, 10 W. Old Town Rd, Old Town 04468-5701 Chester H. Davis, Jr., Sec., 198 4Th St., Old Town 04468-1429 District No. 6 Dark - July, August Election, January
STAR IN THE WEST LODGE NO. 85, Unity First Tuesday 1649* Frank E. Hatch, WM, PO Box 96, Dixmont 04932-0096 Leroy E. Stewart, SW, 275 Ward Hill Rd., Unity 04988 Kenneth E. May, JW, 30 Quarry Rd, Apt 36, Waterville 04901 Peter L. Quimby, Sec, 55 Gordon Hill Rd., Thorndike 04986-3227 District No. 12 Dark - January, February Election, December
TEMPLE LODGE NO. 25, Winthrop Third Monday 1651* Bruce A. Farrington, WM. PO Box 14, North Turner 04266-0014 Joshua D. Hooper, SW, 52 Route 41, Winthrop 04364-3910 Andrew R. Morin, JW, 38 Lane Rd, Readfield 04355-3752 Dwight N. Hawkins, Sec., 367 Wilson Pond Rd, No. Monmouth 04265-6109 District No. 11 Dark - July, August Election, January
TRANQUIL LODGE NO. 29, Auburn Second Wednesday 1653* Jay P. Poirier, WM, 18 Libby Ave, Lewiston 04240-5931 Etheridge L. Tate III, SW, 96 Coachman Ave, Auburn 04210-4517 Raymond G. Edwards, JW, 20 Robinson Gardens, Lewiston 04240 Arthur C. Dunlap, Sec., 100 Everett Rd, Poland 04274-6239 District No. 23 Dark - July, August Election, January
TREMONT LODGE NO. 77, Southwest Harbor First Thursday 1654* Andrew S. Mays, WM., PO Box 1176, Southwest Harbor 04679-1176 Scott J. Alley, SW, PO Box 1458, Southwest Harbor 04679-1458 Mark E. Ross, JW, 895 Tremont Rd, Seal Cove 04674 Maurice J. Marshall, Sec., 30 Coley Cove Rd., Lamoine 04605-4594 614 Proceedings of the [May
District No. 21 Dark - July, August Election, December
TRIANGLE LODGE NO. 1 Portland Second Wednesday 1623* Jody J. Hersey, WM, 128 Ledgewood Dr., Falmouth 04105-1851 Thomas H. Fales, SW, 210 Eastern Promenade, Apt 3S, Portland 04101-5308 Christopher D. Camire, JW, 15A Olive St, Saco 04072-1633 Michael C. Whyte, Sec., 7 Deerfield Cir, Standish 04084-5434 District No. 17 Dark - July, August Election, December
TRINITY LODGE NO. 130, Presque Isle First Tuesday 1655* Milton E. Smith, WM, PO Box 1262, Presque Isle 04769-1262 Andrew C. Coiley, SW, 32 Fort Hill St, Fort Fairfield 04742-1129 Bruce G. Blodget, JW, 329 Center Rd, Easton 04740-4243 Milton E. Smith, Sec., PO Box 1262, Presque Isle 04769-1262 District No. 1 Dark - July, August Election, December
TUSCAN LODGE NO. 106, Addison First Saturday 1811* Russell L. Grant, WM, PO Box 228, Addison 04606-0228 James F. Hubisz, SW, PO Box 33, Harrington 04643-0033 Ronald A. Gray, JW, 437 Westside Rd, Addison 04606-3019 Robert H. MacLeod, Sec., 36 North St., Columbia Falls 04623-0232 District No. 3 Dark - July, August Election, December
TYRIAN LODGE NO. 73, Mechanic Falls Thurs. on or before full moon 1656* Keith W. Bennett, WM, 34 Timber Ln., Mechanic Falls 04256-5514 Jeffrey W. Coolidge, SW, 318 Bakerstown Rd, Poland 04274-7130 Kenneth M. Tripp, JW, 181 Jordan Rd, Mechanic Falls 04256-5911 Wayne D. Cotterly, Sec., 282 Maine St, Poland 04274-5105 District No. 23 Dark - July, August Election, December
UNION LODGE NO. 31, Union First Thursday 1812* James R. Heath WM, PO Box 188, Union 04862-0188 Stephen H. Boivin Jr, SW, 18 Main St, Thomaston 04861-3430 Ricky A. Starrett, JW, 328 Gurneytown Rd, Appleton 04862-6237 C. Dale Flint, Sec., 63 Clarry Hill Rd., Union 04862-5005 District No. 7 Dark – June, July & August Election, December
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 615
UNITED LODGE NO. 8, Brunswick Second Tuesday 1657* Frank E. Hilton, WM., 1433 Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell 04079 Reginald T. Martel, SW, 7 Brookside Dr, Topsham 04086-5145 Byron J. Miller, JW, 18 Bull Rod Rd, West Bath 04530-6235 Robert E. Webber, Sec., 351 Cundys Harbor Rd., Harpswell 04079 District No. 14 Dark - July, August Election, January
UNITY LODGE NO. 58, Thorndike Third Wednesday 1658* Mayo A. Cookson, Jr., WM., 40 Cookson Rd., Albion 04910-6157 Kenneth R. Overlock SW, 44 Ledges Ln., Freedom 04941-3248 Bruce A. Hutchins, JW, 1053 Halldale Rd., Montville 04941-4076 Mayo A. Cookson, Jr., Sec., 40 Cookson Rd., Albion 04910-6157 District No. 12 Dark - July, August Election, December
VASSALBORO LODGE NO. 54, Vassalboro Second Tuesday 1659* Shawn D. Bragg, WM, 130 Shorey Rd., Winslow 04901-0132 Gregory L. Theriault, SW, PO Box 6058, China Village 04926-0058 Bernard P. Fortin, JW, 40 Fortin Rd, Vassalboro 04989-3312 Christopher A. Bartsch Sr., Sec., 279 Unity Rd., Albion 04910-6202 District No. 12 Dark – July, August Election, September
VERNON VALLEY LODGE NO. 99, Mount Vernon First Tuesday 1660* Harold J. Webster, WM, 334 West Rd., Belgrade 04917-4111 James F. O’Connor III, SW, 8 Tardiff St, Waterville 04901 Frank C. Mitchell Jr, JW, PO Box 107, Belgrade 04917-0107 Charles E. Wadleigh, Jr., Sec., 1216 North Rd., Mount Vernon 04352 District No. 15 Dark - July, August Election, December
VILLAGE LODGE NO. 26, Bowdoinham First Wednesday 1661* Jeremy E. Devore, WM, 546 Foreside Rd. Bowdoinham 04008-4619 Peter J. Warner, SW, 362 River Rd, Richmond 04357-3621 David R. Richards, JW, 291 New Rd, Richmond 04357-3504 Bradford D. Blake, Sec., 10 Abbagadassett Rd., Bowdoinham 04008 District No. 14 Dark - July, August Election, January
WARREN LODGE NO. 2, East Machias Tuesday before the full moon 1813* Lyle C. Guptill, WM., PO Box 226, East Machias 04630-0226 616 Proceedings of the [May
Kevin T. Ashley, SW., PO Box 512, East Machias 04630-0512 Ryan L. Richardson, JW, PO Box 22, East Machias 04630-0022 Edwin H. Joy, Sec., PO Box 154, Machias 04654-0154 District No. 3 Dark - July, August Election, December
WASHBURN LODGE NO. 193, Washburn Second Thursday 1663* Joel P. Wardwell, WM, PO Box 1095, Caribou 04736 Donald E. Anderson, SW, 175 East Rd, New Sweden 04762-3506 Charles H. Currier II, JW, 728 Griffin Ridge Rd, Mapleton 04757-4418 Terry L. Cochran, Sec., 1144 Perham Rd., Perham 04766-4217 District No. 1 Dark - July, Aug., Sept. Election, December
WASHINGTON LODGE NO. 37, Lubec First Wednesday Larry P. Jones, WM., 18 Dewey Mowry St., Lubec 04652-1302 Dennis E. Drews, SW, 210 Doherty Ln., Lubec 04652-0338 Jonathan A. McClure, JW, 1192 Boot Cove Rd, Lubec 04652-3425 Frank M. Theriault, Jr., Sec., 1397 County Rd., Trescott Twp 04652 District No. 2 Dark - July, August Election, December
WATERVILLE LODGE NO. 33, Waterville Second Monday 1664* Robert J. Siviski, WM., 690 Abbott Rd., Winslow 04901-0019 Ryan S. Bolduc, SW, 65 Burleigh St., Waterville 049015401 Kurt N. Tidd, JW, 140 Wyman Rd, Benton 04901-3510 Jonathan J. Hallenbeck, Sec., 107 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville 04901-4723 District No. 12 Dark - July, August Election, December
WEBSTER LODGE NO. 164, Wales Third Thursday 1665* Gerard E. Jutras, WM, 487 Pond Rd., Lewiston 04240-2212 Richard B. Dionne, SW, 279 Bull Rd Rd, Greene 04236-3207 Michael R. Roy, JW, 67 Lake Shore Dr, Leeds 04263 Paul L. Boudreau, Sec., 264 Maxwell Rd., Litchfield 04350-3425 District No. 23 Dark - July, August Election, December
WHITNEY LODGE NO. 167, Canton First Thursday 1814* Harry L. Smith Jr, WM, PO Box 508, Canton 04221-0580 Roger P. Gingras, SW, 20 Drift Ln, Jay 04239-0157 Robert E.Turnbull, JW, PO Box 494, Canton 04221-0494 Scotty Kilbreth, Sec., 218 Jewett Hill Rd, Canton 04221-3336 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 617
District No. 20 Dark – Jan., Feb. & March Election, December
WILTON LODGE NO. 156, East Wilton Fourth Wednesday 1666* Richard C. Lumb, WM, PO Box 952, Wilton 04294-0952 Robert D. Holmes, III, SW, 55 Sunset Ave., Wilton 04294-4829 Warren L. Bryant, JW, 126 Plaisted Rd, Jay 04239-4530 Alvin O. McDonald, Sec., 271 Depot St., Wilton 04294-6654 District No. 15 Dark - July, August Election, November
WINTER HARBOR LODGE NO. 192, Winter Harbor First Wednesday 1667* Jeffrey D. Alley, Jr., WM., PO Box 321, Winter Harbor 04693-0321 Earl Blackney, SW, PO Box 246, Winter Harbor 04693-0246 Peter W. Drinkwater, JW, PO Box 340, Winter Harbor 04693-0340 William D. Van Horn, Sec., PO Box 212, Winter Harbor 04693-0212 District No. 21 Dark - June, July, Aug Election, January
YORK LODGE NO. 22, Kennebunk First Monday 1668* Danny L. Fink, WM, 21Talbot Dr., Arundel 04046-8156 Charles R. Morin, SW, 432 Elm St, Biddeford 04005 Frederick L. Beatham, JW, 5 Pine Cone Dr, Alfred 04002-3742 Brian A. Ingalls, Sec., PO Box 1046, Alfred 04002-1046 District No. 19 Dark - July, August Election, December
YORKSHIRE LODGE NO. 179, North Berwick Third Thursday 1815* Ray A. Fuller, WM, 79 Coley Trafton Rd., Shapleigh 04073 Leo A. Gagne, Jr., JW, 7 Sunview Ln, Rochester NH 03868-8632 Arthur C. Sullivan, Sec., PO Box 353, Berwick 03901 District No. 19 Dark – Any 2 consec. Mos. Election, December
MAINE LODGE OF RESEARCH Fourth Saturday of March, June, & September Second Saturday of December Eric W Kuntz, WM., 56 Harmony Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605-3138 Lorne Urquhardt, SW, P.O. Box 5005, Waverley, Nova Scotia B2R 1S2 Canada Guy Chapman, JW 54 Valley View Ln, Apt. A Bangor, ME 04401 Richard L. Bowden, Sec., 32 Clewleyville Rd., Eddington, ME 04428-3024 Election, March
618 Proceedings of the [May
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List of Lodges By District
District No. 1 District Deputy Grand Master – Richard M. Wark Jr. 1664 State Rd, Mapleton 04757
72 Pioneer, Ashland 193 Washburn, Washburn 96 Monument, Houlton 197 Aroostook, Mars Hill 130 Trinity, Presque Isle 209 Fort Kent, Fort Kent 170 Caribou, Caribou 214 Limestone, Limestone
District No. 2 District Deputy Grand Master –Lawrence E. Clark 236 South St, Calais 04619
7 Eastern, Eastport 78 Crescent, Pembroke 37 Washington, Lubec 138 Lewy's Island, Princeton 46 St. Croix, Calais
District No. 3 District Deputy Grand Master – Keith A. Crowley Jr. 693 Basin Rd, Addison 04606
2 Warren, East Machias 106 Tuscan, Addison 88 Narraguagus, Cherryfield 173 Pleiades, Millbridge 91 Harwood, Machias 188 Jonesport, Jonesport
District No. 4 District Deputy Grand Master –David B. Rackliffe PO Box 393, Blue Hill 04614
4 Rising Star, Penobscot 122 Marine, Deer Isle 19 Felicity, Bucksport 128 Ira Berry, Blue Hill 1 Rising Sun, Orland 171 Naskeag, Brooklin
District No. 5 District Deputy Grand Master – William M. Pinkham 58 Sangerville Rd, Sangerville 04479
39 Penobscot, Dexter 149 Columbia-Doric, Greenville 44 Piscataquis, Milo 163 Pleasant River, Brownville 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 619
52 Mosaic, Dover-Foxcroft 168 Composite, LaGrange 109 Mount Kineo, Guilford 207 Abner Wade, Sangerville
District No. 6 District Deputy Grand Master – Roy G. Maynard 583 Blackstream Rd, Hermon 04401
10 Rising Virtue, Bangor 87 Benevolent, Carmel 60 Star in the East, Old Town 124 Olive Branch, Charleston 65 Mystic, Hampden 137 Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag 66 Mechanics, Orono 174 Lynde, Hermon 69 Howard, Winterport 217 Ralph J. Pollard, Orrington 83 St. Andrew's, Bangor 220 SeminaryHill Daylight Bangor
District No. 7 District Deputy Grand Master –Victor G. Oboyski PO Box 288, Washington 04574
6 Amity, Camden 89 Island, Islesboro 31 Union, Union 129 Quantabacook, Searsmont 62 King David's, Lincolnville 135 Riverside, Jefferson 82 St. Paul's, Rockport 203 Mount Olivet, Washington
District No. 8 District Deputy Grand Master – Walter F. Riley Jr. PO Box 420, Belfast 04915
24 Belfast, Belfast 111 Liberty, Liberty 68 Mariners', Searsport 119 Pownal, Stockton Springs 102 Marsh River, Brooks 151 Excelsior, Northport
District No. 9 District Deputy Grand Master – Jeffrey J. Curtis 1 Otis St, Rockland 04841
15 Orient, Thomaston 84 Eureka, Tenant's Harbor 16 St. George, Warren 145 Moses Webster, Vinalhaven 50 Aurora, Rockland 189 Knox, South Thomaston 61 King Solomon's, Waldoboro 211 Meduncook, Friendship
District No. 10 District Deputy Grand Master –Charles W. Billings 177 Bradford Rd, Wiscasset 04578
3 Lincoln, Wiscasset 103 Dresden, Dresden Mills 620 Proceedings of the [May
43 Alna-Anchor, Damariscotta 144 Seaside, Boothbay Harbor 74 Bristol, Bristol 196 Bay View, East Boothbay
District No. 11 District Deputy Grand Master – Charles W. Billings 177 Bradford Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578
5 Kennebec, Hallowell 48 Lafayette, Readfield 25 Temple, Winthrop 53 Rural, Sidney 32 Hermon, Litchfield 104 Dirigo, Weeks Mills 35 Bethlehem, Augusta 110 Monmouth, Monmouth 41 Morning Star, Litchfield 133 Asylum, Leeds
District No. 12 District Deputy Grand Master – R. Charles King PO Box 162, Burnham 04922
33 Waterville, Waterville 85 Star in the West, Unity 45 Central, China 92 Siloam, Fairfield 54 Vassalboro, No. Vassalboro 113 Messalonskee, Oakland 58 Unity, Thorndike 146 Sebasticook, Clinton
District No. 13 District Deputy Grand Master – Daniel T. Crowley PO Box 581, Skowhegan 04976
28 Northern Star, North Anson 116 Lebanon, Norridgewock 34 Somerset, Skowhegan 161 Carrabassett, Canaan 80 Keystone, Solon 194 Euclid, Madison
District No. 14 District Deputy Grand Master – Alan C. Hindley 109 Wardtown Rd, Freeport 04032
8 United, Brunswick 26 Village, Bowdoinham 14 Solar Star, Bath 121 Acacia, Durham 23 Freeport, Freeport 155 Ancient York, Lisbon Falls
District No. 15 District Deputy Grand Master – Thomas H. Skolfield 349 Phillips Rd, Weld 04285
20 Maine, East Wilton 156 Wilton, East Wilton 67 Blue Mountain, Phillips 202 Mount Bigelow, Stratton 99 Vernon Valley, Mt. Vernon 204 Mount Abram, Kingfield 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 621
123 Franklin, New Sharon 213 Kemankeag, Rangeley 154 Mystic Tie, Weld
District No. 16 District Deputy Grand Master – Kevin K. Kugell 60 Independence Dr, Oxford 04270
11 Pythagorean, Fryeburg 94 Paris, South Paris 13 Oriental, Bridgton 132 Mt. Tir’em, Waterford 18 Oxford, Norway 152 Crooked River, Bolsters Mills 56 Mount Moriah, Brownfield 153 Delta, Lovell
District No. 17 District Deputy Grand Master – Rchard H. Holman 195 Varney Mill Rd, Windham 04062
1 Triangle, Portland 180 Hiram, South Portland 36 Casco, Yarmouth 183 Deering, Portland 38 Harmony, Gorham 216 Corner Stone Portland 70 Presumpscot, Windham 219 Gov. Wm. King, Scarborough 86 Saccarappa, Westbrook
District No. 18 District Deputy Grand Master – Roger K. Berube 10 Day Rd, Porter 04068
9 Saco, Saco 117 Greenleaf, Cornish 42 Freedom, Limerick 118 Drummond, N. Parsonsfield 47 Dunlap, Biddeford 162 Arion, Goodwin's Mills 107 Day Spring, West Newfield 215 Orchard, Old Orchard Beach 115 Buxton, West Buxton
District No. 19 District Deputy Grand Master –Scott E. Lister 140 Center Rd, Lebanon 04027
22 York, Kennebunk 143 Preble, Sanford 51 St. John's, South Berwick 179 Yorkshire, North Berwick 55 Fraternal, Alfred 184 Naval, Kittery 76 Arundel, Kennebunkport 190 Springvale, Springvale 142 Ocean, Wells 198 St. Aspinquid, York
District No. 20 District Deputy Grand Master – Michael A. Lowe 268 Gore Road, Bryant Pond, ME 04219 622 Proceedings of the [May
21 Oriental Star, Livermore Falls 100 Jefferson, Bryant Pond 30 Blazing Star, Rumford Corner 147 Evening Star, Buckfield 57 King Hiram, Dixfield 167 Whitney, Canton 97 Bethel, Bethel 182 Granite, West Paris
District No. 21 District Deputy Grand Master – Arthur C. Smallidge 8 Stillmeadow Ln, Trenton 04605
40 Lygonia, Ellsworth 192 Winter Harbor, Winter Harbor 77 Tremont, Southwest Harbor 201 David A. Hooper, W Sullivan 140 Mount Desert, Mount Desert 208 NE Harbor, Northeast Harbor 185 Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor
District No. 22 District Deputy Grand Master—Paul B. Grondin PO Box 153, Garland 04939
49 Meridian Splendor, Newport 125 Meridian, Pittsfield 64 Pacific, Exeter 157 Cambridge, Cambridge 75 Archon, East Dixmont 160 Parian, Corinna 95 Corinthian, Hartland
District No. 23 District Deputy Grand Master – David K. Walton 447 Webster St, Lewiston 04240
12 Cumberland, New Gloucester 105 Ashlar, Auburn 29 Tranquil, Auburn 150 Rabboni, Auburn 73 Tyrian, Mechanic Falls 164 Webster, Wales 101 Nezinscot, Turner 178 Ancient Brothers', Auburn
District No. 24 District Deputy Grand Master – Byron B. Sanderson PO Box 261. Lincoln 04457
93 Horeb, Lincoln 175 Baskahegan, Danforth 98 Katahdin, Patten 205 Nollesemic, Millinocket 165 Molunkus, Sherman Mills 206 Island Falls, Island Falls 172 Pine Tree, Mattawamkeag
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 623
Towns Where Masonic Lodges Are Located
LOCATION LODGE ISTRICT
ADDISON Tuscan, 106 3 ALFRED Fraternal, 55 19 ASHLAND Pioneer, 72 1 AUBURN Ancient Brothers, 178 23 AUBURN Ashlar, 105 23 AUBURN Rabboni, 150 23 AUBURN Tranquil, 29 23 AUGUSTA Bethlehem, 35 11 BANGOR Rising Virtue, 10 6 BANGOR St. Andrew's, 83 6 BANGOR Seminary Hill Daylight, 220 6 BAR HARBOR Bar Harbor, 185 21 BATH Solar Star, 14 14 BELFAST Belfast, 24 8 BETHEL Bethel, 97 20 BIDDEFORD Dunlap, 47 18 BLUE HILL Ira Berry, 128 4 BOLSTER’S MILLS Crooked River, 152 16 BOWDOINHAM Village, 26 14 BRIDGTON Oriental, 13 16 BRISTOL Bristol, 74 10 BROOKLIN Naskeag, 171 4 BROOKS Marsh River, 102 8 BROWNFIELD Mount Moriah, 56 16 BROWNVILLE Pleasant River, 163 5 624 Proceedings of the [May
BRUNSWICK United, 8 14 BRYANT POND Jefferson, 100 20 BUCKFIELD Evening Star, 147 20 BUCKSPORT Felicity, 19 4 CALAIS St. Croix, 46 2 CAMBRIDGE Cambridge, 157 22 CAMDEN Amity, 6 7 CANAAN Carrabassett, 161 13 CANTON Whitney, 167 20 CARIBOU Caribou, 170 1 CARMEL Benevolent, 87 6 CHARLESTON Olive Branch, 124 6 CHERRYFIELD Narraguagus, 88 3 CHINA Central, 45 12 CLINTON Sebasticook, 146 12 CORINNA Parian, 160 22 CORNISH Greenleaf, 117 18 DAMARISCOTTA Alna-Anchor, 43 10 DANFORTH Baskahegan, 175 24 DEER ISLE Marine, 122 4 DEXTER Penobscot, 39 5 DIXFIELD King Hiram, 57 20 DOVER-FOXCROFT Mosaic, 52 5 DRESDEN MILLS Dresden, 103 10 DURHAM Acacia, 121 14 EAST BOOTHBAY Seaside, 144 10 EAST BOOTHBAY Bay View, 196 10 EAST DIXMONT Archon, 75 22 EAST MACHIAS Warren, 2 3 EAST WILTON Maine, 20 15 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 625
EAST WILTON Wilton, 156 15 EASTPORT Eastern, 7 2 ELLSWORTH Lygonia, 40 21 EXETER Pacific, 64 22 FAIRFIELD Siloam, 92 12 FORT KENT Fort Kent, 209 1 FREEPORT Freeport, 23 14 FRIENDSHIP Meduncook, 211 9 FRYEBURG Pythagorean, 11 16 GOODWIN'S MILLS Arion, 162 18 GORHAM Harmony, 38 17 GREENVILLE Columbia Doric, 149 5 GUILFORD Mount Kineo, 109 5 HALLOWELL Kennebec, 5 11 HAMPDEN Mystic, 65 6 HARTLAND Corinthian, 95 22 HERMON Lynde, 174 6 HOULTON Monument, 96 1 ISLAND FALLS Island Falls, 206 24 ISLESBORO Island, 89 7 JEFFERSON Riverside, 135 7 JONESPORT Jonesport, 188 3 KENDUSKEAG Kenduskeag, 137 6 KENNEBUNK York, 22 19 KENNEBUNKPORT Arundel, 76 19 KINGFIELD Mount Abram, 204 15 KITTERY Naval, 184 19 LAGRANGE Composite, 168 5 LEEDS Asylum, 133 11 LIBERTY Liberty, 111 8 626 Proceedings of the [May
LIMERICK Freedom, 42 18 LIMESTONE Limestone, 214 1 LINCOLN Horeb, 93 24 LINCOLNVILLE King David's 62 7 LISBON FALLS Ancient York, 155 14 LITCHFIELD Hermon, 32 11 LITCHFIELD Morning Star, 41 11 LIVERMORE FALLS Oriental Star, 21 20 LOVELL Delta, 153 16 LUBEC Washington, 37 2 MACHIAS Harwood, 91 3 MADISON Euclid, 194 13 MARS HILL Aroostook, 197 1 MATTAWAMKEAG Pine Tree, 172 24 MECHANIC FALLS Tyrian, 73 23 MILBRIDGE Pleiades, 173 3 MILLINOCKET Nollesemic, 205 24 MILO Piscataquis, 44 5 MONMOUTH Monmouth, 110 11 MOUNT DESERT Mount Desert, 140 21 MOUNT VERNON Vernon Valley, 99 15 NEW GLOUCESTER Cumberland, 12 23 NEWPORT Meridian Splendor, 49 22 NEW SHARON Franklin, 123 15 NORRIDGEWOCK Lebanon, 116 13 NORTH ANSON Northern Star, 28 13 NORTH BERWICK Yorkshire, 179 19 NORTHEAST HARBOR Northeast Harbor, 208 21 NORTH PARSONSFIELD Drummond, 118 18 NORTH VASSALBORO Neguemkeag-Vassalboro, 54 12 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 627
NORTHPORT Excelsior, 151 8 NORWAY Oxford, 18 16 OAKLAND Messalonskee, 113 12 OLD ORCHARD BEACH Orchard, 215 18 OLD TOWN Star in the East, 60 6 ORLAND Rising Sun, 71 4 ORONO Mechanics', 66 6 ORRINGTON Ralph J. Pollard, 217 6 PATTEN Katahdin, 98 24 PEMBROKE Crescent, 78 2 PENOBSCOT Rising Star, 4 4 PHILLIPS Blue Mountain, 67 15 PITTSFIELD Meridian, 125 22 PORTLAND Corner Stone, 216 17 PORTLAND Deering, 183 17 PORTLAND Triangle, 1 17 PRESQUE ISLE Trinity, 130 1 PRINCETON Lewy's Island, 138 2 RANGELEY Kemankeag, 213 15 READFIELD Lafayette, 48 11 ROCKLAND Aurora, 50 9 ROCKPORT St. Paul's 82 7 RUMFORD CORNER Blazing Star, 30 20 SACO Saco, 9 18 SANFORD Preble, 143 19 SANGERVILLE Abner Wade, 207 5 SCARBOROUGH Gov. William King, 219 17 SEARSMONT Quantabacook, 129 7 SEARSPORT Mariners', 68 8 SHERMAN MILLS Molunkus, 165 24 628 Proceedings of the [May
SIDNEY Rural, 53 11 SKOWHEGAN Somerset, 34 13 SOLON Keystone, 80 13 SOUTH BERWICK St. John's 51 19 SOUTH PARIS Paris, 94 16 SOUTH PORTLAND Hiram, 180 17 SOUTH THOMASTON Knox, 189 9 SOUTHWEST HARBOR Tremont, 77 21 SPRINGVALE Springvale, 190 19 STOCKTON SPRINGS Pownal, 119 8 STRATTON Mount Bigelow, 202 15 TENANTS HARBOR Eureka, 84 9 THOMASTON Orient, 15 9 THORNDIKE Unity 58 12 TURNER Nezinscot, 101 23 UNION Union, 31 7 UNITY Star in the West, 85 12 VINALHAVEN Moses Webster, 145 9 WALES Webster, 164 23 WALDOBORO King Solomon's, 61 9 WARREN St. George, 16 9 WASHBURN Washburn, 193 1 WASHINGTON Mt. Olivet, 203 7 WATERFORD Mount Tir'em, 132 16 WATERVILLE Waterville, 33 12 WEEKS MILLS Dirigo, 104 11 WELD Mystic Tie, 154 15 WELLS Ocean, 142 19 WESTBROOK Saccarappa, 86 17 WEST BUXTON Buxton, 115 18 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 629
WEST NEWFIELD Day Spring, 107 18 WEST PARIS Granite, 182 20 WEST SULLIVAN David A. Hooper, 201 21 WINDHAM Presumpscot, 70 17 WINTER HARBOR Winter Harbor, 192 21 WINTERPORT Howard, 69 6 WINTHROP Temple, 25 11 WISCASSET Lincoln, 3 10 YARMOUTH Casco, 36 17 YORK VILLAGE St. Aspinquid, 198 19
Lodges in Maine with Dates of Precedent and Charters
Lodge Location Date of Date of Precedence Charter 1 Triangle Portland Mar. 20, 1762 Mar. 30, 1769 # 2 Warren East Machias Sept. 10, 1778 Sept. 10, 1778 # 3 Lincoln Wiscasset June 1, 1792 June 1, 1792 4 Hancock Castine June 9, 1794 June 9, 1794 # 5 Kennebec Hallowell Mar. 14, 1796 Mar. 14, 1796 6 Amity Camden Mar. 10, 1801 Mar. 10, 1801 7 Eastern Eastport June 8, 1801 June 8, 1801 8 United Brunswick Dec. 14, 1801 Dec. 14, 1801 9 Saco Saco June 14, 1802 June 16, 1802 10 Rising Virtue Bangor Sept. 13, 1802 Sept. 16, 1802 11 Pythagorean Fryeburg June 13,1803 June 13,1803 12 Cumberland New Gloucester June 13, 1803 June 13, 1803 13 Oriental Bridgton Mar. 12, 1804 Mar. 12, 1804 14 Solar Bath Sept. 10, 1804 Sept. 10, 1804 # 15 Orient Thomaston Sept. 10, 1805 Sept. 10, 1805 16 Saint George Warren Mar. 10, 1806 Mar. 10, 1806 17 Ancient Land-Mark Portland June 10, 1806 June 10, 1806 # 18 Oxford Norway Sept. 14, 1807 Sept. 14, 1807 19 Felicity Bucksport Mar. 14, 1809 Mar. 14, 1809 20 Maine East Wilton June 13, 1809 Jan 13, 1810 21 Oriental Star Livermore June 13, 1811 June 13, 1811 # 22 York Kennebunk Mar. 9, 1813 Mar. 9, 1813 23 Freeport Freeport Sept. 13. 1814 Sept. 13, 1814 24 Belfast Belfast Sept. 9, 1816 Jan. 14, 1991 # 25 Temple Winthrop Sept. 8, 1817 Oct. 6, 1817 26 Village Bowdoinham June 9, 1817 Sept. 16, 1817 # 27 Adoniram Limington Sept. 9, 1818 Sept. 10, 1818 + 28 Northern Star North Anson Dec. 9, 1818 Dec. 15, 1818 630 Proceedings of the [May
Lodge Location Date of Date of Precedence Charter 29 Tranquil Auburn Dec. 9, 1818 Dec. 9, 1818 30 Blazing Star Rumford Corner Mar. 10, 1819 Mar. 11, 1819 31 Union Union Dec. 27, 1819 April 8, 1820 32 Hermon Litchfield June 23, 1820 June 23, 1820 33 Waterville Waterville June 27, 1820 June 27, 1820 34 Somerset Skowhegan Jan. 11, 1821 Jan. 11, 1821 35 Bethlehem Augusta July 12, 1821 May 3, 1862 # 36 Casco Yarmouth Oct. 11, 1821 Oct. 24, 1826 37 Washington Lubec Jan. 10, 1822 Jan. 24, 1822 38 Harmony Gorham Jan. 10, 1822 Jan. 24, 1822 39 Penobscot Dexter Jan. 10, 1822 Jan. 24, 1822 40 Lygonia Ellsworth April 11, 1822 April 11, 1822 41 Morning Star Litchfield July 11, 1822 July 16, 1822 42 Freedom Limerick Jan. 11, 1823 Jan. 14, 1823 43 Alna Damariscotta Jan. 11, 1823 Jan. 14, 1823 # 44 Piscataquis Milo Oct. 9, 1823 Oct. 28, 1823 45 Central China April 8, 1824 April 8, 1824 46 Saint Croix Calais April 8, 1824 April 8, 1824 47 Dunlap Biddeford Jan. 13, 1826 Jan. 30, 1826 48 Lafayette Readfield Jan. 13, 1826 May 20, 1850 49 Meridian Splendor Newport July 13, 1826 July 18, 1826 50 Aurora Rockland July 13, 1826 July 18, 1826 # 51 Saint John's South Berwick Jan. 12, 1827 Feb. 13, 1827 52 Mosaic Dover-Foxcroft April 22, 1827 July 16, 1827 53 Rural Sidney April 12, 1827 July 25, 1827 54 Vassalboro No. Vassalboro April 12, 1827 May 31, 1827 55 Fraternal Alfred Jan. 10, 1828 Jan. 10, 1828 56 Mount Moriah Brownfield Jan. 10, 1828 Jan. 23, 1828# 57 King Hiram Dixfield April 10, 1828 May 9, 1872* 58 Unity Thorndike April 10, 1828 May 15, 1828 59 Mount Hope Hope Jan. 25, 1848 May 4, 1848+ 60 Star in the East Old Town Feb. 23, 1848 May 5, 1848 61 King Solomon's Waldoboro April 4, 1849 Feb. 4, 1855 62 King David's Lincolnville June 16, 1849 Jan. 22, 1850 63 Richmond Richmond Jan. 1, 1850 May 10, 1850# 64 Pacific Exeter Oct. 22, 1850 May 12, 1851 65 Mystic Hampden Mar. 1, 1851 May 12, 1851 66 Mechanics Orono Mar. 3, 1851 May 12, 1851 67 Blue Mountain Phillips July 12, 1850 May 10, 1852# 68 Mariners' Searsport Oct. 23, 1851 May 10, 1853 69 Howard Winterport Nov. 28, 1851 May 6, 1853 70 Standish Standish June 10, 1852 May 10, 1853# 71 Rising Star Orland Oct. 18, 1852 May 10, 1853 72 Pioneer Ashland Oct. 26, 1852 May 5, 1854 73 Tyrian Mechanic Falls Jan. 21, 1853 May 10, 1853 74 Bristol Bristol Mar. 1, 1853 May 5, 1854 75 Archon East Dixmont May 9, 1853 May 5, 1854# 76 Arundel Kennebunkport May 5, 1854 June 26, 1854 77 Tremont So. West Harbor June 12, 1854 May 3, 1856 78 Crescent Pembroke July 4, 1854 July 10, 1854 79 Rockland Rockland Oct. 25, 1854 May 4, 1855 # 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 631
Lodge Location Date of Date of Precedence Charter 80 Keystone Solon Dec. 16, 1854 May 4, 1855 81 Atlantic Portland May 3, 1855 May 3, 1855# 82 Saint Paul's Rockport Oct. 27, 1855 May 2, 1856 83 Saint Andrew's Bangor Feb. 6, 1856 May 3, 1856 84 Eureka Tenants Harbor July 27, 1855 May 2, 1856 85 Star in the West Unity May 4, 1855 May 24, 1856 86 Saccarappa Westbrook Mar. 1, 1856 May 5, 1856# 87 Benevolent Carmel Mar. 12, 1857 May 7, 1857 88 Narraguagus Cherryfield Mar. 25, 1857 May 28, 1857 89 Island Islesboro April 3, 1857 Nov. 5, 1857 90 Hiram Abiff West Appleton Jan. 27, 1857 May 5, 1858^ 91 Harwood Machias April 8, 1858 Oct. 15, 1858 92 Siloam Fairfield Mar. 8, 1858 Jan. 1, 1859 93 Horeb Lincoln June 5, 1858 May 5, 1859# 94 Paris South Paris June 18, 1858 May 5, 1859 95 Corinthian Hartland Sept. 13, 1858 May 5, 1859 96 Monument Houlton Nov. 18, 1858 May 5, 1859 97 Bethel Bethel July 6, 1859 May 5, 1860 98 Katahdin Patten Aug. 24, 1859 May 3, 1860 99 Vernon Valley Mount Vernon Oct. 28, 1859 May 3, 1860 100 Jefferson Bryant Pond Feb. 8, 1860 May 3, 1860 101 Nezinscot Turner Mar. 1, 1860 May 3, 1860 102 Marsh River Brooks Dec. 24, 1859 May 9, 1861 103 Dresden Dresden Mills Feb. 3, 1860 May 9, 1861 104 Dirigo Weeks Mills June 12, 1860 May 9, 1861 105 Ashlar Auburn Nov. 5, 1860 May 9, 1861 106 Tuscan Addison Dec. 27, 1860 May 9, 1861 107 Day Spring West Newfield Mar. 19, 1861 May 9, 1861 108 Relief Belgrade Jan. 11, 1861 May 8, 1862 ^ 109 Mount Kineo Guilford May 10, 1861 May 8, 1862 110 Monmouth Monmouth May 21, 1861 May 8, 1862 111 Liberty Liberty Nov. 8, 1861 May 8, 1862 112 Eastern Frontier Fort Fairfield May 8, 1862 May 7, 1863 + 113 Messalonskee Oakland May 15, 1862 May 7, 1863 114 Polar Star Bath Mar. 7, 1863 May 7, 1863 # 115 Buxton West Buxton Mar. 18, 1863 May 7, 1863 116 Lebanon Norridgewock April 30, 1863 May 7, 1863 117 Greenleaf Cornish April 22, 1863 May 4, 1864 118 Drummond No. Parsonsfield May 7, 1863 May 4, 1864 119 Pownal Stockton July 4, 1863 May 6, 1875* 120 Meduncook Friendship Feb. 6, 1864 May 4, 1864 + 121 Acacia Durham May 7, 1863 May 4, 1865 122 Marine Deer Isle Mar. 18, 1864 May 3, 1865 # 123 Franklin New Sharon May 4, 1864 May 3, 1865 124 Olive Branch Charleston May 4, 1864 May 3, 1865 125 Meridian Pittsfield June 7, 1864 May 3, 1865 126 Timothy Chase Belfast Oct. 26, 1864 May 3, 1865 # 127 Presumpscot Windham Nov. 19, 1864 May 3, 1866# 128 Ira Berry Brooksville Mar. 1, 1865 May 3, 1866 # 129 Quantabacook Searsmont Mar. 28, 1865 May 3, 1866 130 Trinity Presque Isle July 17, 1865 May 3, 1866 131 Lookout Cutler July 18, 1865 May 3, 1866 # 632 Proceedings of the [May
Lodge Location Date of Date of Precedence Charter 132 Mount Tir'em Waterford Oct. 18, 1865 May 3, 1866 133 Asylum Leeds July 20, 1865 May 9, 1867 134 Trojan Troy Feb. 19, 1866 May 9, 1867 # 135 Riverside Jefferson Mar. 13, 1866 May 8, 1867 136 Ionic Gardiner April 24, 1866 May 9, 1867 + 137 Kenduskeag Kenduskeag May 3, 1866 May 8, 1867 138 Lewy's Island Princeton May 3, 1866 May 8, 1867 139 Archon East Dixmont Sept. 26, 1866 May 8, 1867 # 140 Mount Desert Mount Desert Feb. 14, 1867 May 8, 1867 141 Augusta Augusta Mar. 21, 1867 May 8, 1867 # 142 Ocean Wells Mar. 22, 1867 May 7, 1868 143 Preble Sanford May 9, 1867 May 7, 1868 144 Seaside East Boothbay Oct. 7, 1867 May 7, 1868 145 Moses Webster Vinalhaven Jan. 13, 1868 May 7, 1868 146 Sebasticook Clinton Feb. 3, 1868 May 7, 1868 147 Evening Star Buckfield Feb. 22, 1869 May 5, 1869 148 Forest Springfield April 1, 1869 May 5, 1869# 149 Columbia-Doric Greenville May 7, 1868 May 5, 1869 # 150 Rabboni Auburn Dec. 28, 1868 May 5, 1869 151 Excelsior Northport Mar. 1, 1869 May 5, 1869 152 Crooked River Bolster's Mills April 15, 1869 May 5, 1870 153 Delta Lovell May 5, 1869 May 4, 1870 154 Mystic Tie Weld June 8, 1869 May 4, 1870 155 Ancient York Lisbon Falls Jan. 1, 1870 May 4, 1870 156 Wilton East Wilton Jan. 31, 1870 May 4, 1870 157 Cambridge Cambridge May 5, 1870 May 4, 1871 158 Anchor South Bristol May 5, 1870 May 4, 1871 # 159 Esoteric Ellsworth Sept. 3, 1870 May 4, 1871 # 160 Parian Corinna Sept. 9, 1870 May 9, 1872 161 Carrabassett Canaan Mar. 2, 1871 May 9, 1872 162 Arion Goodwin's Mills Mar. 18, 1871 May 9, 1872 163 Pleasant River Brownville July 28, 1871 May 9, 1872 164 Webster Sabattus July 28, 1871 May 9, 1872 165 Molunkus Sherman Mills Aug. 26, 1871 May 9, 1872 166 Neguemkeag Vassalboro Dec. 22, 1871 May 9, 1872 # 167 Whitney Canton Mar. 9, 1872 May 9, 1872 168 Composite LaGrange May 9, 1872 May 8, 1873 169 Shepherd's River Brownfield July 1, 1872 May 8, 1873 # 170 Caribou Caribou July 27, 1872 May 8, 1873 171 Naskeag Brooklin Feb. 3, 1873 May 8, 1873 172 Pine Tree Mattawamkeag Nov. 14, 1873 May 7, 1874 173 Pleiades Milbridge May 7, 1874 May 7, 1874 174 Lynde Hermon May 7, 1874 May 7, 1874 175 Baskahegan Danforth Dec. 3, 1874 May 20, 1875 176 Palestine Biddeford May 5, 1875 May 6, 1875 # 177 Rising Star Penobscot June 17, 1875 May 4, 1876 # 178 Ancient Brothers Auburn June 21, 1875 May 4, 1876 179 Yorkshire No. Berwick Sept. 18, 1875 May 4, 1876 180 Hiram South Portland Nov. 1, 1875 May 4, 1876 181 Reuel Washburn East Livermore May 4, 1876 May 3, 1877 # 182 Granite West Paris Sept. 16, 1878 May 8, 1879 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 633
Lodge Location Date of Date of Precedence Charter 183 Deering Portland April 2, 1879 May 8, 1879 184 Naval Kittery May 8, 1879 May 6, 1880 185 Bar Harbor Bar Harbor April 19, 1882 May 2, 1882 186 Warren Phillips Westbrook April 18, 1883 May 3, 1883# 187 Ira Berry Blue Hill Nov. 12, 1883 May 8, 1884 # 188 Jonesport Jonesport May 8, 1884 May 8, 1884 189 Knox South Thomaston Sept. 6, 1884 May 7, 1885 190 Springvale Springvale May 7, 1885 May 6, 1886 191 Davis Strong May 7, 1885 May 6, 1886 # 192 Winter Harbor Winter Harbor Aug. 12, 1887 May 3, 1888 193 Washburn Washburn Dec. 14, 1887 May 3, 1888 194 Euclid Madison May 4, 1888 May 9, 1890 195 Reliance Stonington May 9, 1889 May 8, 1889 # 196 Bay View East Boothbay Dec. 20, 1889 May 8, 1890 197 Aroostook Mars Hill Dec. 17, 1890 May 7, 1891 198 Saint Aspinquid York Village July 22, 1892 May 4, 1893 199 Bingham Bingham Dec. 23, 1892 May 4, 1893 # 200 Columbia Greenville July 23, 1894 May 7, 1896 # 201 David A. Hooper West Sullivan June 3, 1897 May 5, 1898 202 Mount Bigelow Stratton June 19, 1897 May 6, 1898 203 Mount Olivet Washington Nov. 24, 1897 May 7, 1898 204 Mount Abram Kingfield May 4, 1900 May 9, 1901 205 Nollesemic Millinocket Nov. 17, 1900 May 9, 1901 206 Island Falls Island Falls Oct. 3, 1901 May 8, 1902 207 Abner Wade Sangerville June 3, 1902 May 7, 1903 208 No. East Harbor No. East Harbor Sept. 2, 1903 May 6, 1904 209 Fort Kent Fort Kent Mar. 23, 1904 May 4, 1905 210 Bagaduce Brooksville Sept. 2, 1905 May 3, 1906 # 211 Meduncook Friendship Feb. 15, 1909 May 5, 1910 212 McKinley McKinley May 6, 1909 May 6, 1910 # 213 Kemankeag Rangeley Oct 6, 1913 May 7, 1914 214 Limestone Limestone Nov. 10, 1913 May 7, 1914 215 Orchard Old Orchard Beach May 4, 1916 May 3, 1917 216 Corner Stone Portland Oct. 27, 1926 May 4, 1927 # 217 Ralph J. Pollard Orrington Jan. 28, 1947 May 4, 1948 218 Brotherhood Portland Nov. 30, 1954 May 3, 1956 # 219 Gov. William Scarborough Nov. 29, 1960 May 3, 1961 King 220 Seminary Hill Bangor Jan. 12, 2010 May 3, 2011 Daylight Me Lodge of Research Aug. 14, 1981 May 5, 1982 # Consolidated + Charter surrendered * Means charter surrendered and afterward restored, ^ Charter revoked About Precedent and Charters Note:
634 Proceedings of the [May
*1 Portland consolidated with Ancient Land-Mark No. 17 and Atlantic No.81, August 7, 1981, which became Triangle No. 1.
2 Warren consolidated with Lookout No. 131 on September 5, 2006, which became Warren No. 2.
4 Hancock consolidated with Rising Star No. 177 on March 26, 2008, which became Rising Star No. 4.
6 Petitioned for under the name "Federal"
11 Originally "Pequawket" U.D., Charter restored in 1865, after no meetings since 1830.
*14 Solar consolidated with Polar Star No. 114 on March 25, 2011, which became Solar Star No. 14.
*17 Ancient Land-Mark consolidated with Portland No. 1 and Atlantic No. 81, August 7, 1981, which became Triangle No. 1.
21 Oriental Star consolidated with Reuel Washburn No. 181 in 1892, which became Oriental Star No. 21.
*24 Phoenix consolidated with Timothy Chase No. 126 on January 14, 1991, which became Belfast No. 24.
26 Village consolidated with Richmond No. 63 on October 15, 1983, which became Village No. 26.
27 Adoniram charter surrendered on May 1, 2007.
29 Tranquil removed from Lewiston to Auburn, 1971.
35 Bethlehem charter restored in 1866. Augusta No. 141 consolidated with on January 22, 2005, which became Bethlehem No. 35.
40 Lygonia consolidated with Estoric No. 159 on January 11, 1908, which became Lygonia No. 40.
43 Alna consolidated with Anchor No. 158 on September 5, 1995, which became Alna-Anchor No. 43.
*47 Buxton removed to Biddeford 1855, name changed to Dunlap No. 47.
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50 Aurora charter burned. New one May 9, 1872. Aurora No. 50 consolidated with Rockland No. 79 on September 27, 2006, which became Aurora No. 50.
54 Vassalboro consolidated with Neguemkeag No. 166 on April 2, 1994, which became Neguemkeag - Vassalboro No. 54. Name changed to Vassalboro No. 54 on June 6, 2007.
56 Mount Moriah consolidated with Shepherd's River No. 169 on October 17, 1979, which became Mount Moriah No. 56.
*59 Mount Hope charter surrendered 1879.
*61 King Solomon’s Charter was erroneously reported as surrendered in many previous versions of the Proceedings.
*63 Richmond consolidated with Village No. 26 on October 15, 1983, which became Village No. 26.
*67 Blue Mountain consolidated with Davis No. 191 on February 10, 1993, which became Blue Mountain No. 67.
70 Standish consolidated with Presumpscot No. 127 on September 14, 2009, which became Presumpscot No. 70.
*75 Plymouth consolidated with Archon No. 139 on October 8, 1939, which became Archon No. 75.
*79 Rockland consolidated with Aurora No. 50 on September 27, 2006, which became Aurora No. 50.
80 Keystone consolidated with Bingham No. 199 on December 7, 1994, which became Keystone No. 80.
*81 Atlantic consolidated with Portland No. 1 and Ancient Land Mark No. 17 on August 7, 1981, which became Triangle No. 1.
85 Star in the West consolidated with Trojan No. 134 in 1888, which became Star in the West No. 85.
*86 Temple consolidated with Warren Phillips No. 186 on December 20, 2002, which became Saccarappa Lodge No. 86.
*90 Hiram Abiff, charter revoked 1868.
93 Horeb consolidated with Forest No. 148 on January 12, 2010, which became Horeb No. 93. 636 Proceedings of the [May
95 Originally "Pond" name changed in 1864 to Corinthian No. 95.
105 Removed from Lewiston to Auburn 1971.
*108 Relief, charter revoked 1894.
*112 Eastern Frontier, charter surrendered 1989.
*114 Polar Star consolidated with Solar No. 14 on March 25, 2011, which became Solar Star No. 14.
115 Removed from Hollis to Buxton 1867. Originally called "Moderation," name changed in 1874 to Buxton No. 115.
119 Was "Perseverance" U D.
*120 Meduncook, charter surrendered 1884.
122 Marine consolidated with Reliance No. 195 on March 12, 1965, which became Marine No. 122.
*126 Timothy Chase consolidated with Phoenix No. 24 on January 14, 1991, which became Belfast No. 24.
127 Presumpscot consolidated with Standish No. 70 on September 14, 2009, which became Presumpscot No. 70.
*128 Eggemoggin consolidated with Bagaduce No. 210 on March 13, 1976, which became Bagaduce No. 128. 128 Bagaduce consolidated with Ira Berry No. 187 on November 21, 1983, which became Ira Berry No. 128, meeting at Blue Hill.
*131 Lookout consolidated with Warren No. 2 on September 5, 2006, which became Warren No. 2.
133 Asylum removed from Wayne to Leeds 2004.
*134 Trojan consolidated with Star in the West No. 85 in 1888, which became Star in the West No. 85.
136 Ionic, charter surrendered 1882.
*139 Archon consolidated with Plymouth No. 75 on October 8, 1939, which became Archon No. 75.
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*141 Consolidated with Bethlehem No. 35 on January 22, 2005, which became Bethlehem No. 35.
148 Forest consolidated with Horeb No. 93 on January 12, 2010, which became Horeb No. 93.
149 Doric consolidated with Columbia No. 200 on November 7, 1970, which became Columbia-Doric No. 149.
150 Rabboni removed from Lewiston to Auburn, 1971.
*158 Anchor consolidated with Alna Lodge No. 43 on Sept. 5, 1995, which became Alna-Anchor Lodge No. 43.
*159 Estoric, consolidated with Lygonia No. 40 on January 11, 1908, which became Lygonia No. 40.
160 Was "Fisher" U.D.
166 Neguemkeag consolidated with Vassalboro No. 54 on April 2,1994, which became Neguemkeag - Vassalboro No. 54.
*169 Shepherd’s River consolidated with Mount Moriah No. 56 on Oct. 17, 1979, which became Mount Moriah No. 56.
*176 Palestine consolidated with Dunlap No. 47 in 1895, which became Dunlap No. 47.
177 Rising Star consolidated with Hancock No. 4 on March 26, 2008, which became Rising Star No. 4.
178 Ancient Brothers removed from Lewiston to Auburn, 1971.
*181 Reuel Washburn consolidated with Oriental Star No. 21 in 1892, which became Oriental Star No. 21.
*186 Warren Phillips consolidated with Temple No. 86 on December 20, 2002, which became Saccarappa No. 86.
*187 Ira Berry consolidated with Bagaduce No. 128 on November 21, 1983, which became Ira Berry No. 128.
*191 Davis consolidated with Blue Mountain No. 67 on February 10, 1993, which became Blue Mountain No. 67.
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*195 Reliance consolidated with Marine No. 122 on March 12, 1965, which became Marine No. 122.
*199 Bingham consolidated with Keystone No. 80 on December 7, 1994, which became Keystone No. 80.
*200 Columbia consolidated with Doric No. 149, November 7, 1970, which became Columbia-Doric No. 149
*210 Bagaduce consolidated with Eggemoggin No. 128 on March 13, 1976, which became Bagaduce No. 128.
*212 McKinley consolidated with Tremont No. 77 on April 18, 1969, which became Tremont No. 77.
216 Corner Stone consolidated with Brotherhood No. 218 on June 26,1996, which became Corner Stone No. 216.
*218 Brotherhood consolidated with Corner Stone No.216 on June 26, 1996, which became Corner Stone No. 216.
Lodges enrolled, 220, extinct 35; working 185
Permanent Members Past Grand Masters MW Robert V. Damon, PSGW, #150 #214 151 Stetson Rd., Auburn 04210 MW George P. Pulkkinen, PSGW, #18 #22 15 Ocean View Rd., Scarborough 04074 MW Harland S. Hitchings, PSGW, #138 PO Box 145, Princeton 04668 MW Walter M. Macdougall #44 #220 75 Sargent Hill Dr., Milo 04463 MW Brian A. Paradis, PSGW, #18 220 King St, Oxford 04270 MW Wayne T. Adams, PJGW, #76 111 North St., Kennebunkport 04046 MW Charles E. Ridlon, PSGW, #23 #65 91 Bowdoin St., Yarmouth 04096 MW Claire V. Tusch, #142 PO Box 459, Wells 04090 MW Gerald S. Leighton, PJGW, #49 #160 59 Ralphs Ln, Stetson 04488 #220 MW Robert R. Landry, PSGW, #95 #49 37 Nyes Corner Rd., Saint Albans 04971 MW W. Louis Greenier II, PSGW #170 49 Herschel St., Caribou 04736 #209 MW A. James Ross, #70 137 Albion Rd, Windham 04062 Past Senior Grand Wardens RW Royce G. Wheeler #83 13 Longrale Park Apt B, Bangor 04401 RW Sherel T. Collamore #61 PO Box 165, Nobleboro 04555 RW Edward I. Emery #111/#129 470 Augusta Rd., Belmont 04952 RW Ronald G. Forrest #217 35 Clover Ln., Brewer 04412 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 639
RW Charles W Plummer #8 41 Damy Dr. Apt 88, Auburn 04210 RW William H. Stretton #73/#150 314 Russell St., Lewiston 04240 RW Douglas B. Taylor #33 41 Old Norridgewock Rd., Fairfield 04937 RW John R. Zaiser, Sr. #34 337 Falcon Crst W, Plant City, FL 33565 RW George M. A. Macdougall #44 1 Davis Rd., Fairfield 04937 RW Frederic B. Campbell #182 6 Tuell Hill Rd., Sumner 04292 RW John A. Lagerquist #93 1815 Lakefront Blvd., Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 RW David A. Walker #110/#220 PO Box 182, Monmouth 04259-0182 RW Alan R. Heath #31/#203 PO Box 188, Union 04862-0188 RW Bradford D. Blake #26 10 Abbagadassett Rd., Bowdoinham 04008 RW Frank M. Theriault, Jr. #37/#220 1397 County Rd., Trescott Twp 04652 RW Lester F. Smith #194 78 Moores Pond Rd., Lexington Twp 04961 RW Robert J. Landry #35 764 Hallowell Litchfield Rd., W Gardiner 04345 RW Thomas A. Heath #31, #203 PO Box 188, Union 04862 RW Richard L. Rhoda #96, #220 PO Box 743, Houlton 04730 RW John T. Irovando #214 821 Bog Rd, Limestone 04750 RW Christian A. Ratliff #1,#180, #183 83 S. Richland St., South Portland 04106 RW Christopher M. DiSotto #109, #183 8 Carriage Way, Scarborough 04074
Past Junior Grand Wardens
RW Robert G. W Lobley #217/#220 279 River Rd., Orrington, ME 04474 RW James R. Buss, Sr., #75 170 Fisher Rd., Monroe 04951 RW Carroll B. Knox #170 13 Elizabeth Ave., Caribou 04736 RW Gordon L. Kimball, Sr., #12 107 Yarmouth Rd., Gray 04039 RW Reginald W Wing, Sr. #57 PO Box 289, Peru 04290 RW Donald B. Wiswell #217 93 River Rd., Orrington 04474 RW Vernon G. Bean #202 PO Box 337, Rangeley 04970 RW Richard B. Farrington #172 1625 Medway Rd., Medway 04460 RW Kenneth L. Richardson, #150 21 Allen Ave., Lewiston 04240 RW Daniel C. Pratt, #146 165 Pleasant St., Clinton 04927 RW Robert W Sawyer, IV #72 PO Box 637, Ashland 04732 RW C. Herbert Annis, Jr., #6/#82 55 Annis Ln., Rockport 04856 RW Patrick C. Whitney #91 56 Whitney St., Jonesboro 04648 RW Richard L. Bowden #10/#220 32 Clewleyville Rd., Eddington 04428 RW Alvin O. McDonald #156 271 Depot St., Wilton 04294 RW Randy L. Adams #137 89 Lake Rd., Levant 04456 RW Guy F. Chapman #24/#220 54 Valley View Ln Apt A, Bangor 04401 RW Robert A. Hoyt #198/#220 PO Box 476, Cape Neddick 03902 RW Walter E. Kyllonen #198/#220 8 Georgia St., York 03909 RW Ralph G. Knowles #43 102 Cedar Ln., Nobleboro 04555 RW Ronald W Fowle, II #95 164 Square Rd., St. Albans 04971 RW Randall L. Elliott #66,/#220 400 Tate Road, Corinth 04427 RW Ronald S. Murphy #65, #220 PO Box 6093, Bangor 04402 RW Lawrence M. Vennell #76, #198 PO Box 1076, Kennebunkport 04046 640 Proceedings of the [May
RW Brian S. Messing #15 63 Summer St., Rockland 04841
Past Grand Secretaries
RW Hollis G. Dixon #219 38 Tall Pines Road, Scarborough, 04074 MW Gerald S. Leighton #49/#160/#220 59 Ralphs Ln, Stetson 04488
Past Grand Treasurers RW John A. Lagerquist #93 1815 Lakefront Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 RW Harold E. McKenney Jr. #83 169 Puritan Drive, Westrook 04092
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Grand Grand Secretaries *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C. Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C. Johnson *Philip C. Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C. Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Charles Fox *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Charles B. Smith *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry
jamin Davis Grand Treasurers Grand *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Garish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *James B. Cahoon *James B. Cahoon *James B. Cahoon *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Ben *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Henry H. Boody *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge
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W obert P. Dunlap Junior Grand Wardens *Nathaniel Coffin *Josiah *Samuel Fessenden *George Thacher, Jr. *George Thacher, Jr. *Robert P. Dunlap *R *Amos Nourse *Amos Nourse *Reuben Nason *Reuben Nason *David C. Ma *David C. Magoun *David C. Magoun *Abner B. Thompson *Abner B. Thompson *Abner B. Thompson *Stephen Webber *Stephen Webber *Stephen Webber *John T. Paine *Alexander H. Putney *Alexander H. Putney *Alexander H. Putney *John C. Humphreys *John C. Humphr *Frye Hall *Joseph C. Stevens *Stephen C. Webber *Timothy Chase *William Somerby *William Somerby *Thomas B. Johnston *Thomas B. Johnston *William Kimball *William Allen *John William *Stephen B. Dockham *Oliver Gerrish
Smith Smith Smith Smith
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oel Miller Senior Grand Wardens *William Swan *Charles Fox *Charles Fox *Samuel Fessenden *Samuel Fessenden *George Thacher, Jr. *George Thacher, Jr. *Robert P. Dunlap *Robert P. Dunlap *Amos Nourse *Amos Nourse *John L Maquier *John L Maquier *John L Maquier *Joel Miller *Joel Miller *J *Thomas *Thomas *Thomas *Thomas *John T. Paine *John T. Paine *John T. Paine *Alexander H. Putney *Alexander H. Putney *John C. Humphreys *John C. Humphreys *Freeman Bradford *Freeman Bradford *Timothy Chase *Timothy Chase *Jabez *Ezra B. French *Ezra B. French *Isaac Downing *William Allen *Gustavus F. Sargent *Gustavus F. Sargent
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GrandMasters Deputy Deputy *Simon Greenleaf *William Swan *William Swan *Charles Fox *Charles Fox *Samuel Fessenden *Samuel Fessenden *Peleg Sprague *Peleg Sprague *Peleg Sprague *Nathaniel Coffin *Amos Nourse *Reuel Washburn *Reuel Washburn *David G. Magoun *David G. Magoun *David G. Magoun *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *Asaph R. Nichols *James L. Chil *Asaph R. Nichols *Elisha Harding *Samuel L. Valentine *Samuel L. Valentine *John C. Humphreys *John C. Humphreys *Freeman Bradford *Freeman Bradford *Timothy Chase *Jabez True *Jabez Trite *Hiram Chase *Hiram Chase *Josiah H. Drummond *Josiah H. Drummond OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION 1820
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hn C. Humphreys C. hn Robert P. Dunlap P. Robert Grand Masters Grand *William King *Simon Greenleaf *Simon Greenleaf *William Swan *William *Charles Fox *Charles Fox *Samuel Fessenden *Samuel Fessenden * *Robert P. Dunlap *Nathaniel Coffin *Nathaniel Coffin *Nathaniel Coffin *Reuel Washburn *Reuel Washburn *Reuel Washburn *Abner B. Thompson *Abner B. Thompson *Abner B. Thompson *Hezekiah William *Thomas *Thomas *Thomas *John T. Paine *John T. Paine *Alexander H. Putney *Alexander H. Putney *Joseph C. Stevens *Joseph C. Stevens *Jo *John C. Humphreys *Freeman Bradford *Timothy Chase *John Miller *Jabez True *Robert P. Dunlap *Hiram Chase *Hiram Chase
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en Berry Berry Grand Secretaries *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Steph
m O. Fox arquis F. King Grand Treasurers *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Willia *William O. Fox *William O. Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. King *M *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. King
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Grand Wardens W W ohn H. Lynde Junior *Joseph Copvel *Francis J. Day *T. K. Osgood *F. Loring Talbott *J *John H. Lynde *Thaddeus R. Simonton *Thaddeus R. Simonton *Thaddeus R. Simonton *John *John *Henry H. Dickey *William O. Poor *William O. Poor *William O. Poor *Charles I. Collamore *A.M. Wetherbee *S. J. Chadbourne *S. J. Chadbourne *Edwin Howard Vose *Archie L. Talbot *Fessenden I. Day *Charles *Goodwin R. Wiley *Augustus Bailey *Henry R Taylor *Benjamin Ames *Wilford J. Fisher *Samuel G. Davis *Algernon M. Roak *E. B. Mallet, Jr. *Samuel L. Miller *Howard D. Smith *William F. Lord *Gustavus H. Cargill Tait *Moses *Benjamin L. Hadley *Enoch O. Greenleaf *Millard M. Caswell *Franklin R. Redlon *John H. McGorrill
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uis F. King ey G. Trask Senior Grand Wardens *John J. Bell *John J. Bell *David Bugbee *Edmund Hinckley *Francis L. Talbot *Francis L. Talbot *David Cargill *David Cargill *David Cargill *Thaddeus R. Simonton *Thaddeus R. Simonton *Albert Moore *Edward P. Burnham *Edward P. Burnham *Edward P. Burnham *William O. Poor *Charles I. Collamore *Marq *Marquis F. King *Sumner T. Chadbourne *William R. G, Estes *John B. Redman *Arlington B. Marston *William H. Smith *Frank E. *Joseph M. Hayes *Albro E. Chase *Horace H. Burbank *Leander M. Kenniston *Manl *Daniel P. Boynton *George R Shaw *Augustus B. Farnham *Joseph A. Locke *Herbert Harris *Winfield S. Choate *Albert M. Penl *Alfred S. Kimball *Elmer P. Spofford *William J. Burnham *James E. Parsons
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Augustus B. Farnham Deputy Grand Masters *William P. Preble *William P. Preble *William P. Preble *John J. Bell *Timothy J. Murray *Timothy J. Murray *John H. Lynde *John H. Lynde *John H. Lynde *David Cargill *David Cargill *David Cargill *Albert Moor *Albeit Moore *Albert Moore *Edward P. Burnham *Edward P. Burnham *Charles I. Collamore *Charles I. Collamore *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. King *William R. G. Estes *William R. G. Estes *Fessenden I. Day *Fessenden I. Day *Frank E. Sleeper *Frank E. Sleeper *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Henry R. Taylor *Henry R. Taylor *Horace H. Burbank *Horace H. Burbank *Augustus B. Farnham * *Joseph A. Locke *Joseph A. Locke *Winfield S. Choate *Winfield S. Choate *Alfred S. Kimball *Alfred S. Kimball OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION THE1820 LODGE ORGANIZATION GRAND SINCE OF OFFICERS
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y J. Murray Josiah H. Drummond *Winfield S. Choate Grand Masters *Josiah H. Drummond *Josiah H. Drummond * *William P. Preble *William P. Preble *William P. Preble *Timothy 1. Murray *Timoth *Timothy J. Murray *John H. Lynde *John H. Lynde *John H. Lynde *David Cargill *David Cargill *David Cargill *Albert Moore *Albert Moore *Edward P. Burnham *Edward P. Burnham *Charles I. Collamore *Charles I. Collamore *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. *William R. G. Estes *William R. G. Estes *Fessenden I. Day *Fessenden I. Day *Frank E. Sleeper *Frank E. Sleeper *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Henry R. Taylor *Henry R. Taylor *Horace H. Burbank *Horace H. Burbank *Augustus B. Farnham *Augustus B. Farnham *Joseph A. Locke *Joseph A. Locke *Winfield S. Choate
Date 1900 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899
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vis vis Grand Secretaries *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Da *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Da *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Charles B. Davis *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach
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bert N. Maxfield N. bert llard F. Hicks Grand Treasurers *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. King *Marquis F. King *Millard F. Hicks *Millard F. Hicks *Millard F. Hicks *Millard F. Hicks *Millard F. Hicks *Mi *Millard F. Hicks *Millard F. Hicks *Millard F. Hicks *Millard F. Hicks *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Albro E. Chase *Edmund B. Mallett *Edmund B. Mallett *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Herbert N. Maxfield *Her *Herbert N. Maxfield
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W W W W W rwin G. Ryder Junior Grand Wardens *Adelbert Millett *James C. Ayer *Charles F. Paine *George *Edward G. Weston *Albert M. Ames *Leon S. Howe *George *Winfield S. Hinckley *Sullivan L Andrews *Convers E. Leach *Ernest P. Parlin *George A. Gilpatric *Clifford J. Pattte *Frank B. Arnold *Albert H. Newbert *Edwin K. Smith *Carroll S. Douglass *Wallace N. Price *Lee M Smith *Allen L. Curtis *Charles M. Farrar *Daniel G. Chaplin *E *James Richan *Eugene A. Whittridge *Ernest J. Record *Norris S. Lord *Eban J. Marston *Henry *George *George F. Giddings *George H. Minott *Henry D. Davis *Harry S. Grindall *James P. Bunker *Harvey L *John L. Polleys *Edward H. Britton *Carroll
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W Senior Grand Wardens *Hugh R. Chaplin *Edwin A. Porter *Charles * *Curtis R. Foster *James M. Larrabee *William N. Howe *John C *Frank J. Cole *Isaac N. Jones *Frank E. Monroe *Waldo Pettengill *Fred C. Chalmers *Isaac A. Clough *Fred Raymond *Ralph *James H. Witherell *Willis A. Ricker *William S. Davidson *John J. Marr *John M. Burleigh *Lewman B. Soper *Frederick O. Eaton *Frank P. Denaco *Harry E. Rowe *James Abernethy *E. Murray Graham *William S. Holmes *Alwood E. Cushman *William A. Small *J. Blaine Morrison *Augustus E. Campbell *Irving R. Case *George N. Stevens *Manson *John L Tewksbury *Charles E. Tuttle *Arthur E. Lander *William D. Bruce *Funk
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Deputy Grand Masters *William J. Burnham *William J. Burnham *Hugh R. Chaplin *Charles F. Johnson *Charles F. Johnson *Edmund B. Mallet *Edmund B. Mallet *Ashley A. Smith *Ashley A. Smith *Elmer P. Spofford *Elmer P. Spofford *Thomas H. Bodge *Thomas H. Bodge *Waldo Pettengill *Waldo *Silas B. Adams *Silas B. Adams *Edward *Edward *Albert M. Spear *Albert M. Spear *David E. Moul *David E. Moulton *David L. Wilson *David L. Wilson *Harold E. Cooke *Harold E. Cooke *Cyrus N. Blanchard *Cyrus N. Blanchard *Ernest C. Butler *Ernest C. Butler *Clark D. Chapman *Clark D. Chapman *Henry R. Gillis *Henry R. Gillis *Samuel B. Furbish *George F. Giddings *Harold H. Murchie *Harold H. Murchie *Benjamin L Hadley OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION THE1820 LODGE ORGANIZATION GRAND SINCE OF OFFICERS
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W W . Blanchard F. F. Johnson Grand Masters *Alfred S. Kimball *Alfred S. Kimball *William J. Burnham *Hugh R. Chaplin *Hugh R. Chaplin *Charles *Charles F. Johnson *Edmund B. Mallet *Edmund B. Mallet *Ashley A. Smith *Ashley A. Smith * Elmer P. Spofford * Elmer P. Spofford *Thomas H. Bodge *Thomas H. Bodge *Waldo Pettengill *Waldo Pettengill *Silas B. Adams *Silas B. Adams *Edward *Edward *Albert M. Spear *Albert M. Spear *David E. Moulton *David E. Moulton *David L Wilson *David L Wilson *Harold E. Cooke *Harold E. Cooke *Cyrus N. Blanchard *Cyrus N *Ernest C. Butler *Ernest C. Butler *Clark D. Chapman *Clark D. Chapman *Henry R. Gillis *Henry R Gillis *George F. Giddings *George F. Giddings *Harold H. Murchie
Date 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940
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bster rle D. Webster Grand Secretaries *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Convers E. Leach *Ea *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. We *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Ervin E. J. Lander *Ervin E. J. Lander *Ervin E. J. Lander *Peter C. Schmidt *Peter C. Schmidt *Peter C. Schmidt *Peter C. Schmidt *Peter C. Schmidt *Peter C. Schmidt
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axfield, Jr. S. S. Tornquist Grand Treasurers *Herbert N. Maxfield *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton M *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *H. Norton Maxfield, Jr. *Robert M. Fletcher *Robert M. Fletcher *Robert M. Fletcher *Robert M. Fletcher *Robert M. Fletcher *Bruce S. Tornquist *Bruce S. Tornquist *Bruce S. Tornquist *Bruce S. Tornquist *Bruce *Bruce S. Tornquist
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W W W Roger P. Snelling Robert G. Junior Grand Wardens *Elbert G. Moulton *Amos A. Carter. *Arthur *Earle D. Webster *Earle D. Webster *Frederick C. Louder *Wesley L. Oxton *James A. Sanker *Merton E. Leech *Harry I. Rolli *Fred J. Lowell *Adin L. Hopkins *Clifford H. M. Perry *Merrill R. Kittridge *Harold *Norman *Isaiah J. Jackson *Elmer S. Doe *Donald T. Page *Victor N. Greene *Harold L. Chute. *Laurence G. Higgins *B. Warren Dodge *Howard R. Mallar *Charles A. Duncan *Lewis E. Newell *Elmer J. Russell *Charles S. Brown * *Millard A. Whitney *Clarence L. Todd *Philip L. Sprague *John S. Turner *Stanley F. Sampson *Clarence J. Johnson *Richard H. Haskell *Franklin R *Wilbur F. Loveitt *John E. Anagnostis
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e French schel K. McIntosh Harold L. Gerrish Francis S. Harvey Oscar M. Hartford N. James Coolong Royce G. Wheeler Senior Grand Wardens *William 1. Levensalor *Ervin *Clarence J. Perham * *Harold L. Gerrish *Clyd *Elmer P. Smart *Frank L. Milan *Judson P. Lord *Lewis T. Brown *George R. Caswell *Everett S. Higgins *Arthur *Philip T. Tingley *Royal L. Cleaves *B. Glen McGee *Andrew M. Lund *Richard C. Cookson *Malcolm R. Holts *Glendon R. Ayer *Reginald F. Berry *Albert +Gilbert R. Chadbourne *Harold S. Baker *John H. Lee *Roger I. White *Emery L. Scribner, Jr. *Edward E. Haskell *Aubrey H. Chase *Elmer G. Hayward *Peter C. Schmidt *Her *Willard A. Vincent *Robert E. Str *Walter H. Moore *Alfred E. Neff
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W W r I. White oge OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION THE1820 LODGE ORGANIZATION GRAND SINCE OF OFFICERS Roger P. Snelling Roger P. Snelling Deputy Grand Masters *Benjamin L. Hadley *Ralph J. Pollard *Charles E. Crossland *Carroll *Carroll *Granville C. Gray *Granville C. Gray *Ervin E. J. Lander *Ervin E. J. Lander *Benjamin *Benjamin *Paul L. Powers *Paul L. Powers *Aubrey L. Burbank *Aubrey L. Burbank *John M. Littlefield *John M. Littlefield *Leon M. Sanborn *Leon M. Sanborn *Raymond M. Rideout *Raymond M. Rideout *Wallace H. Campbell *Wallace H. Campbell *M. Donald Gardner *M. Donald Gardner *Harold L. Chute *Harold L. Chute *Roger I. White *R *Charles R. Glassmire *Charles R. Glassmi *George E. Pushard *George E. Pushard *Donald S. Smith *Donald S. Smith * * *Harlan F. Small *Harlan F. Small *C. Ross Buzzell
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W W Roger P. Snelling Roger P. Snelling Grand Masters *Harold H. Murchie *Benjamin L. Hadley *Benjamin L. Hadley *Charles E. Crossland *Charles E. Crossland *Carroll *Carroll *Granville C. Gray *Granville C. Gray *Ervin E. J. Lander *Ervin E. J. Lander *Benjamin *Benjamin *Paul L. Powers *Paul L. Powers *Aubrey L. Burbank *Aubrey L. Burbank *John M. Littlefield *John M. Littlefield *Leon M. Sanborn *Leon M. Sanborn *Raymond M. Rideout *Raymond M. Rideout *Wallace H. Campbell *Wallace H. Campbell *M. Donald Gardner *M. Donald Gar *Harold L. Chute *Harold L. Chute *Roger I. White *Roger I. White *Charles R. Glassmire *Charles R. Glassmire *George E. Pushard *George E. Pushard *Donald S. Smith *Donald S. Smith * * *Harlan F. Small
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dwin V. George Grand Secretaries *Peter C. Schmidt *Edwin V. George *Edwin V. George *Edwin V. George *Edwin V. George *E *Edwin V. George *Edwin V. *Edwin V. George *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagnostis *John E. An *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagn Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dix Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Hollis G. Dixon Gerald S. Leighton Mark E. Rustin Mark E. Rustin
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Gordon L. Kimball, Sr. Junior Grand Wardens *Ralph E. Bayliss *Ha James R. Buss *Arthur C. Frieder Carroll B. Knox *Donald E. Bowden Reginald *C. Wilfred Brann *Sidney Lerman Donald B. Wiswell Vernon G. Bean Richard B. Farrington Wayne T. Adams *Robert Kenneth L. Richardson Daniel C. Pratt Robert C. Herbert Annis, Jr. Patrick C. Whitney Richard L. Bowden Gerald S. Leighton Alvin O. McDonald Randy L. Adams Guy F. Chapman Robert A. Hoyt Water E. Kyllonen Ralph G. Knowles David J. Billings Ronald Randall L. Elliott Ronald S. Murphy Lawrence M. Vennell Brian S. Messing
hoda Plummer Plummer
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Louis Greenier, II
William H. Stretton W Sherel T. Collamore Edward I. Emery Robert V. Damon Harland S. Hitchings Gerald C. Pickard George P. Pulkkinen Ronald G. Forrest Charles Douglas B. Taylor Brian A. Paradis Charles E. Ridlon John R. Zaiser, Sr. George M.A. Macdougall Frederic B. Campbell John A. Lagerquist David A. Walker Alan R. Heath Bradford D. Blake Robert R. Landry Frank M. Theriault, Jr. Lester F. Smith A. James Ross Robert J. Landry Thomas A. Heath Richard L. R John T. Irovando Christian A. Ratliff Christopher M. DiSotto Richard N. Bergernon Jr. Frank T. Palmer Scott Whyt Senior *Ernest H. Curtis *William A. Oliver *Leon A. Carpenter *John B. Greenleaf +Demitted
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OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION THE1820 LODGE ORGANIZATION GRAND SINCE OF OFFICERS
Walter M. Macdougall Walter M. Macdougall Wayne T. Adams Wayne T. Adams W W Robert V. Damon Robert V. Damon George P. Pulkkinen George P. Pulkkinen Harland S Harland S. Hitchings Brian A. Paradis Brian A. Paradis Charles E. Ridlon Charles E. Ridlon Claire V. Tusch Claire V. Tusch Gerald S. Leighton Geral Robert R. Landry Robert R. Landry A. James Ross A. James Ross David A. Walker David A. Walker Thomas E. Pulkkinen Deputy Grand Masters *C. Ross Buzzell *Peter C. Schmidt *Peter C. Schmidt *Ernest H. Curtis *Ernest H. Curtis *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagnostis
les E. Ridlon Louis Greenier, II Louis Greenier, II
Walter M. Macdougall Walter M. Macdougall Wayne T. Adams Wayne T. Adams W W Robert V. Damon Robert V. Damon George P. Pulkkinen George P, Pulkkinen Harland S. Hitchings Harland S. Hitchings Brian A. Paradis Brian A. Paradis Charles E. Ridlon Char Claire V. Tusch Claire V. Tusch Gerald S. Leighton Gerald S. Leighton Robert R. Landry Robert R. Landry A. James Ross A. James Ross David A. Walker JohnA. ++ Lagerquistappointed byGran Grand Masters *Harlan F. Small *C. Ross Buzzell *C. Ross Buzzell *Peter C. Schmidt *Peter C. Schmidt *Ernest H. Curtis *Ernest H. Curtis *John E. Anagnostis *John E. Anagnostis *Deceased
91 2015 David A. Walker Thomas E. Pulkkinen Date 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 19 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
646 Proceedings of the [May
Recapitulation 2013
Lodges, enrolled 220
Lodges, extinct 35 Lodges, working 185 Lodge of Research 1 Lodges represented at Communication 159 Number of Individual Electors 579 Lodges to make returns 185
Making returns on time 130 Raised 387
Affiliated 109
Re-instated 101 Total increase 634 Demitted 115 Died 546 Suspended 5 Deprived 0 Expelled 10 Suspended N.P.D 397 Total loss 1,072 Net loss 438
Membership, December 31, 2013 18131
Grand Lodge Receipts $ 376,322.00 Grand Lodge Disbursements $ 325,610.00 Amount of Charity Fund $20,161,882.00
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 647
Memorials RW Douglas B. Taylor
RW DOUGLAS B. TAYLOR
SENIOR GRAND WARDEN May 1993 – May 1994
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RW Taylor was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on March 14, 1957 at Siloam Lodge #92 in Fairfield, ME. He joined Waterville Lodge #33 in 1967 where he served as Master from 1973 to 1974, Chaplain from 1973 to 1992, and Treasurer 1993 to 2011. He was District Educational Representative of the Grand Lodge of Maine’s 12th Masonic District from 1987 to 1988; District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine’s 12th Masonic District from 1988 to 1990; and Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Maine from 1993 to 1994. RW Taylor was also a member of the York Rite Bodies in which he served as Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter in 1991; Grand Illustrious Master of Grand Council 1990; and Grand Commander of Grand Commandery in 1977. On September 30, 1981 he received his 33rd Degree awarded by the Northern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite. RW Taylor was pre-deceased by his wife Alice (Collins) Taylor in 2007. As of this date all services will be held on Saturday, May 30th (4 days after what would have been 95th birthday - May 26th) at the Waterville Masonic Lodge Hall (The Lodge Hall that he built). The wake will be at 10AM, the Masonic Service at 11AM, and the religious service at 11:30AM. A lite lunch prepared by Eastern Star & Waterville Lodge will be served at 12:30PM, followed by a Graveside Service at the Fairfield Cemetery between 2 and 2:30PM.
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 649
RW N. James Coolong
RW N. JAMES COOLONG
SENIOR GRAND WARDEN May 1979 – May 1980
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RW Coolong was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on June 20, 1963 at Aroostook Lodge #197 in Mars Hill, ME, where he moved through the chairs serving as Master from 1969 to 1970. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine’s 1st Masonic District from 1972 to 1974; Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Maine from 1979 to 1980; and Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Maine until 1988. He was also affiliated with Monument Lodge #96 in Houlton, ME, where he twice served as Master and Caribou Lodge #170 in Caribou, ME. RW Coolong was also a member of the York Rite Bodies and a 33rd degree member of the Northern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite. RW Coolong is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peggy) L. (MacArthur) Coolong. They were married in 1957. A Masonic service will be held on Sunday, February 15th at 1:30 PM at Dunn’s Funeral Home, 11 Park Street in Houlton, ME. The religious service will be at 12 Noon on Monday, February 16 at the Methodist Church on Military Street in Houlton, ME.
2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 651
IN MEMORY
OF THE
ILLUSTRIOUS BRETHREN
OF
SISTER GRAND JURISDICTIONS
WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY DURING THE
PAST YEAR
652 Proceedings of the [May
Josiah H. Drummond Medals Under the provisions of Standing Regulation No. 27 Drummond Medals have been presented to the following:
Dec. 27, 1939 Joseph Earl Perry, Mass., by G. M. Giddings Dec. 27, 1939 Melvin M. Johnson, Mass., by G. M. Giddings Dec. 27, 1939 Frederick W Hamilton, Mass., by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Ashley A. Smith, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Thomas H. Bodge, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Edward E. Wheeler, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 David E. Moulton, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 David L. Wilson, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Cyrus N. Blanchard, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Ernest C. Butler, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Clark D. Chapman, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Henry R. Gillis, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Conveys E. Leach, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 7, 1940 Frank J. Cole, Maine, by G. M. Giddings May 9, 1940 George F. Giddings, Maine, by G. M. Murchie Apr. 23, 1941 Charles H. Johnson, N.Y., by G. M. Murchie May 4, 1942 Albert A. Schaefer, Mass., by G. M. Murchie May 7, 1942 Ralph J. Pollard, Maine, by G. M. Murchie May 4, 1943 Harold H. Murchie, by G. M. Hadley May 4, 1943 Walter W Williamson, by G. M. Hadley May 3, 1944 Charles E. Crossland, by G. M. Hadley May 1, 1945 Benjamin L. Hadley, by G. M. Crossland May 8, 1946 P. Conant Voter, Vt., by G. M. Crossland May 9, 1946 Ansel A. Packard, Conn., by G. M. Crossland, for 1945 May 6, 1947 Ray V. Denslow, Missouri, by G. M. Keene May 6, 1947 Ervin E. J. Lander, Maine, by G. M. Keene May 5, 1948 John Temple Rice, Texas, by G. M. Keene May S, 1948 Frank C. Allen, Maine, by G. M. Keene May 4, 1949 Earl E. Dusenbery, Iowa, by G. M. Gray May 4, 1949 George W Haskell, Maine, by G. M. Gray May 5, 1949 Carroll W Keene, Maine, by G. M. Gray Aug 25, 1949 Donald C. Malcolm, by G. M. Gray May 4, 1950 Granville C. Gray, by Ervin E. J. Lander May 1, 1951 Karl J. Mohr, by Ervin E. J. Lander May 3, 1951 H. Norton Maxfield, by Ervin E. J. Lander May 8, 1952 Thomas S. Roy, by Ervin E. J. Lander May 8, 1952 John M. Littlefield, by Benjamin W Ela May 4, 1953 Wallace E. Caldwell, by Benjamin W Ela May 4, 1954 Harry S. Grindall, by Benjamin W Ela May 5, 1954 Whitfield W Johnson, by Benjamin W Ela 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 653
May 5, 1954 Benjamin W Ela, by Paul L. Powers May 3, 1955 Carl H. Claudy, by Paul L. Powers May 1, 1956 Frank S. Land, by Paul L. Powers May 1, 1956 George R. Caswell, by Paul L. Powers May 3, 1956 Paul L. Powers, by Aubrey L. Burbank April 25, 1957 L. Wade Temple, by Aubrey L. Burbank May 6, 1958 Charles H. Nitsch, by Aubrey L. Burbank May 6, 1958 Lewman B. Soper, by Aubrey L. Burbank May 8, 1958 Aubrey L. Burbank, by John M. Littlefield May 5, 1959 James Luther Jordan, by John M. Littlefield May 3, 1960 Clarence M. Pitts, by John M. Littlefield May 3, 1960 Irving I. Goodof, by John M. Littlefield May 2, 1961 Conrad Hahn, by Leon M. Sanborn May 3, 1961 Alvoid E. Cushman, by Leon M. Sanborn May 1, 1962 N. Dean Rowe, by Leon M. Sanborn May 2, 1962 Earle D. Webster, by Leon M. Sanborn May 3, 1962 Leon M. Sanborn, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. May 7, 1963 Archer B. Gay, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. May 5, 1964 William E. Burier, by Raymond M Rideout, Sr. May 6, 1964 Richard C. Cookson, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. May 6, 1964 Raymond M. Rideout, by Wallace H. Campbell May 4, 1965 Dwight L. Smith, by Wallace H. Campbell May 5, 1965 Philip D. Tingley, by Wallace H. Campbell May 3, 1966 Waldron C. Biggs, by Wallace H. Campbell May 4, 1966 Wallace H. Campbell, by M. Donald Gardner May 2, 1967 George A. Newbury, by M. Donald Gardner May 7, 1968 William H. Cantwell, by M. Donald Gardner May 8, 1968 M. Donald Gardner, by Harold L. Chute May 6, 1969 Albert P. Ruerat, by Harold L. Chute May 7, 1969 Clifford H. M. Perry, by Harold L. Chute May 5, 1970 Allen E. Roberts, by Harold L. Chute May 6, 1970 Harold L. Chute, by Roger I. White May 3, 1971 Irvin R. Pusey, by Roger I. White May 2, 1972 Stanley A. Johnson, by Roger I. White May 3, 1972 Roger I. White, by Charles R. Glassmire May 1, 1973 W Orville Kimmel, by Charles R. Glassmire May 1, 1973 Donald S. Smith, by Charles R. Glassmire May 6, 1974 Marvin E. Fowley, by Charles R. Glassmire May 6, 1974 Merrill R. Kittredge, by Charles R. Glassmire May 7, 1974 Charles R. Glassmire, by George R. Pushard May 6, 1975 Lloyd S. Cochran, by George E. Pushard May 4, 1976 Stanley F. Maxwell, by George E. Pushard May 5, 1976 George E. Pushard, by Donald S. Smith May 3, 1977 Eric W Nancekivell, by Donald S. Smith May 4, 1977 Harlan F. Small, by Donald S. Smith May 2, 1978 James D. Penley, Jr., by Donald S. Smith 654 Proceedings of the [May
May 2, 1978 Peter C. Schmidt, by Donald S. Smith May 1, 1979 John L. McCain, by Roger P. Snelling May 1, 1979 Ernest H. Curtis, by Roger P. Snelling May 6, 1980 Edger N. Peppler, by Roger P. Snelling May 6, 1980 Millard A. Whitney, by Roger P. Snelling May 7, 1980 Roger P. Snelling, by Harlan F. Small May 5, 1981 Edwin V. George, by Harlan F. Small May 4, 1982 Jerry C. Rasor, by Harlan F. Small May 5, 1982 Royce G. Wheeler, by Harlan F. Small May 3, 1983 John S. Schlett, by C. Ross Buzzell May 3, 1983 Edward E. Haskell, by C. Ross Buzzell May 1, 1984 Thomas R. Dougherty, by C. Ross Buzzell. May 1, 1984 Walter M. Macdougall, by C. Ross Buzzell. May 2, 1984 C. Ross Buzzell, by Peter C. Schmidt May 7, 1985 William A. Carpenter, by Peter C. Schmidt. May 7, 1985 Bruce S. Tornquist, by Peter C. Schmidt. May 6, 1986 Edward I. Emery, by Peter C. Schmidt. May 5, 1987 Carl W Stenberg, Jr., by Ernest H. Curtis. May 5, 1987 Stanley F. Sampson, by Ernest H. Curtis. May 3, 1988 Richard E. Fletcher, by Ernest H. Curtis. May 3, 1988 N. James Coolong, by Ernest H. Curtis. May 3, 1988 Jack Frazier, by John E. Anagnostis. May 4, 1989 George P. Pulkkinen, by John E. Anagnostis. Sept. 30, 1989 Franklin G. Hinckley, by John E. Anagnostis. May 2, 1990 John E. Anagnostis, by Robert V. Damon. May 7, 1991 Carroll M. Fogg, by Robert V. Damon May 8, 1991 Charles S. Partridge, by Robert V. Damon May 5, 1992 W Scott Stoner, by Robert V. Damon May 5, 1992 Charles W Plummer, by Robert V. Damon May 5, 1992 Robert V. Damon, by George P. Pulkkinen May 3, 1993 Robert L. Steadman by George P. Pulkkinen May 4, 1993 Edward L. Fenderson by George P. Pulkkinen May 4, 1994 W Louis Greenier, II by George P. Pulkkinen May 1, 1995 Robert O. Ralston by Harland S. Hitchings July 9, 1995 Stewart M. L. Pollard by Harland S. Hitchings May 6, 1996 Donald Maynard Robey by Harland S. Hitchings May 7, 1996 Clovis A. Frame by Harland S. Hitchings May 8, 1996 Harland S. Hitchings by Walter M. Macdougall May 6, 1997 Wayne T. Adams by Walter M. Macdougall May 6, 1997 Wilbur F. Loveitt by Walter M. Macdougall May 4, 1998 Thomas W Jackson by Walter M. Macdougall May 5, 1998 Richard L. Rhoda by Walter M. Macdougall May 3, 1999 Robert W Clarke by Brian A. Paradis May 4, 1999 Charles E. Ridlon by Brian A. Paradis May 1, 2000 Ronald W Simpson by Brian A. Paradis 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 655
May 2, 2000 John D. Baggett by Brian A. Paradis May 3, 2000 Brian A. Paradis by Wayne T. Adams April 25, 2001 Fred K. Bauer by Wayne T. Adams May 12, 2001 Gerald C. Pickard by Wayne T. Adams Mar 23, 2002 R. Wayne Hitchcock by Wayne T. Adams May 11, 2002 Charles W Barker by Wayne T. Adams May 9, 2003 Charles S. Brown by Charles E. Ridlon May 9, 2003 Walter E. Webber by Charles E. Ridlon March 6 2004 Donald G. Hicks, Jr. by Charles E. Ridlon May 4, 2004 Alvin O. MacDonald by Charles E. Ridlon May 7, 2005 Richard L. Bowden by Claire V. Tusch May 7, 2005 Ronald G. Belanger by Claire V. Tusch May 2, 2006 Gerald S. Leighton by Claire V. Tusch May 3, 2006 Guy F. Chapman by Claire V. Tusch May 3, 2006 Claire V. Tusch by Gerald S. Leighton May 1, 2007 Hollis G. Dixon by Gerald S. Leighton May 1, 2007 Edward L. King by Gerald S. Leighton May 6, 2008 Robert R. Landry by Gerald S. Leighton May 6, 2008 Walter E. Kyllonen by Gerald S. Leighton May 5, 2009 Ronald G. Forrest by Robert R. Landry May 5, 2009 Alan R. Heath by Robert R. Landry May 4, 2010 Robert W Ferguson by Robert R. Landry May 4, 2010 Bradford D. Blake by Robert R. Landry May 2, 2011 Thomas M. Velvin, Jr. by W. Louis Greenier, II May 3, 2011 William H. Stretton by W. Louis Greenier, II May 3, 2011 Kenneth L. Richardson by W. Louis Greenier, II May 1, 2012 Ronald W Fowle II by W. Louis Greenier, II May 1, 2012 John T. Irovando by W. Louis Greenier II May 7, 2013 W. Daniel Hill by A.James Ross May 7, 2013 Christian Ratliff by A. James Ross May 6, 2014 David A. Walker by A. James Ross May 6, 2014 Thomas Pulkkinen by A. James Ross May 7, 2014 A. James Ross by David Walker May 5, 2015 Mark E. Rustin by David Walker May 5, 2015 Scott E. Whytock by David Walker
656 Proceedings of the [May
Simon Greenleaf Medals Under the provisions of Standing Regulation No. 46, Simon Greenleaf Medals have been presented to the following:
May 1, 1956 Frederick C. Davis, by Paul L. Powers May 1, 1956 M. Gerry Plummer, by Paul L. Powers May 7, 1957 Henry Doherty, by Aubrey L. Burbank May 8, 1957 Elmer S. Doe, by Aubrey L. Burbank May 6, 1958 Rev. Percy G. Cotton, by Aubrey L. Burbank May 6, 1958 Herschel P. Boynton, by Aubrey L. Burbank May 3, 1960 Horace M. Budd by John M. Littlefield May 4, 1960 Harold L. Chute, by John M. Littlefield May 2, 1961 Peter K. Constantine, by Leon M. Sanborn May 3, 1961 Milton M. McGorrill, by Leon M. Sanborn May 4, 1961 George P. Jackson by Leon M. Sanborn May 1, 1962 Raymond H. Clark by Leon M. Sanborn May 7, 1963 Harold S. Baker, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. May 8, 1963 Aubrey H. Chase, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. May 5, 1964 Harlan E. Irish, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. May 5, 1964 Donald S. Higgins, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. May 4, 1965 Elmer J. Russell, by Wallace H. Campbell May 5, 1965 Robert S. Gass, by Wallace H. Campbell May 3, 1966 John H. Reed, by Wallace H. Campbell May 3, 1966 Norman J. Mee, by Wallace H. Campbell May 2, 1967 James H. Doyle, by M. Donald Gardner May 7, 1968 Roger L. Matthews, by M. Donald Gardner May 7, 1968 Roger P. Snelling, by M. Donald Gardner Oct. 28, 1968 Maurice J. Dionne, by Harold L. Chute May 6, 1969 John S. Turner, by Harold L. Chute May 5, 1970 Clarence L. Todd, by Harold L. Chute May 6, 1970 Raymond W Rand, by Harold L. Chute May 5, 1971 Newell S. Perry, by Roger I. White May 6, 1971 Malcolm H. Brewer, by Roger I. White May 2, 1972 Alfred M. Squires, by Roger 1. White May 2, 1972 Roscoe A. Apgar, by Roger 1. White May 1, 1973 Sidney Lerman, by Charles R. Glassmire May 1, 1973 Ernest H. Curtis, by Charles R. Glassmire May 6, 1974 Oscar M. Hartford, by Charles R. Glassmire May 6, 1974 Stewart M. L. Pollard, by Charles R. Glassmire May 6, 1975 Adelbert A. Carter, by George E. Pushard May 4, 1976 Wilbur F. Loveitt, by George E. Pushard May 3, 1977 Norman B. Swett, by Donald S. Smith May 3, 1977 Edwin V. George, by Donald S. Smith 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 657
May 2, 1978 Rodney A. Pearl, by Donald S. Smith May 3, 1978 Royce G. Wheeler, by Donald S. Smith May 1, 1979 Franklin G. Hinckley, by Roger P. Snelling May 1, 1979 Walter M. Macdougall, by Roger P. Snelling May 6, 1980 Haven F. McCrillis, by Roger P. Snelling May 6, 1980 Reginald W Wing, by Roger P. Snelling Nov. 22, 1980 Louis E. Peters, by Harlan F. Small May 5, 1981 Mason D. Shaw, by Harlan F. Small May 4, 1982 Clayton E. Smith, by Harlan F. Small May 4, 1982 Miles Brookes, by Harlan F. Small May 3, 1983 Charles S. Brown, by C. Ross Buzzell May 3, 1983 N. James Coolong, by C. Ross Buzzell May 1, 1984 Florian L. Clark, by C. Ross Buzzell May 1, 1984 Leslie E. Buzzell, by C. Ross Buzzell May 7, 1985 Maurice H. Hutchings, by Peter C. Schmidt May 7, 1985 Richard Files, by Peter C. Schmidt Apr. 30, 1986 Edward A. Moulton, by Peter C. Schmidt May 6, 1986 Roger B. Lincoln, by Peter C. Schmidt May 5, 1987 Richard B. Olfene, by Ernest H. Curtis May 6, 1987 George P. Pulkkinen, by Ernest H. Curtis May 3, 1988 Donald A. Wilder, by Ernest H. Curtis May 3, 1988 Arthur M. Griffiths, by Ernest H. Curbs May 1, 1990 Robert W Philbrook, by John E. Anagnostis May 1, 1990 Robert L. Witham, by John E. Anagnostis May 26, 1990 Gordon L. Evans, by Robert V. Damon May 8, 1991 H. Frederic Cheney, by Robert V. Damon May 5, 1992 Harry N. Kearney, by Robert V. Damon May 5, 1992 Wayne T. Adams, by Robert V. Damon May 3, 1993 David C. Fairbairn by George P. Pulkkinen May 5, 1993 H. Donald James by George P. Pulkkinen May 3, 1994 Colwyn F. Haskell by George P. Pulkkinen May 3, 1994 Brian A. Paradis by George P. Pulkkinen May 2, 1995 James E. Dufresne by Harland S. Hitchings May 3, 1995 Wallace M. Gage by Harland S. Hitchings May 7, 1996 Raymond J. McLellan by Harland S. Hitchings May 8, 1996 John R. Zaiser, Sr., by Harland S. Hitchings May 6, 1997 Robert A. Waugh, by Walter M. Macdougall May 6, 1997 Harold W Crocker, by Walter M. Macdougall May 5, 1998 David E. Wigley, by Walter M. Macdougall May 5, 1998 Richard E. Lerette, by Walter M. Macdougall May 4, 1999 William H. Stretton, by Brian A. Paradis May 4, 1999 Gilbert P. Prevost, Sr., by Brian A. Paradis May 2, 2000 Frederic B. Campbell by Brian A. Paradis May 2, 2000 Alan R. Heath by Brian A. Paradis May 12, 2001 David A. Walker by Wayne T. Adams May 12, 2001 Walter E. Kyllonen by Wayne T. Adams 658 Proceedings of the [May
May 11, 2002 John A. Lagerquist by Wayne T. Adams May 11, 2002 Claire V. Tusch by Wayne T. Adams May 9, 2003 Robert N. Walker by Charles E. Ridlon May 9, 2003 Hollis G. Dixon by Charles E. Ridlon May 4, 2004 Harold E. McKenney, Jr. by Charles E. Ridlon May 4, 2004 Bradford D. Blake by Charles E. Ridlon May 6, 2005 Randall S. Burleigh by Claire V. Tusch May 6, 2005 Wendall T. Graham by Claire V. Tusch May 2, 2006 A. James Ross by Claire V. Tusch May 3, 2006 Stephen E. Nichols by Claire V. Tusch May 1, 2007 Leslie M. Gray by Gerald S. Leighton May 1, 2007 Thomas A. Heath by Gerald S. Leighton May 6, 2008 Frank M. Theriault, Jr. by Gerald S. Leighton May 7, 2008 Robert A. Hoyt by Gerald S. Leighton May 5, 2009 Cecil H. Annis, Jr. by Robert R. Landry May 5, 2009 Kenneth L. Richardson by Robert R. Landry May 4, 2010 David J. Billings by Robert R. Landry May 4. 2010 Michael I. Theriault by Robert R. Landry May 5, 2010 Mahlon C. Harvey by W. Louis Greenier, II May 3, 2011 Robert G. W Lobley by W. Louis Greenier, II May 1, 2012 Milton F. Smith by W. Louis Greenier II May 1, 2012 Lester F. Smith by W. Louis Greenier II May 7, 2013 Jeffrey W. Sukeforth by A. James Ross May 7, 2013 R. Timothy Martel by A. James Ross May 6, 2014 Richard Bergeron by A. James Ross May 6, 2014 Ryan Paradis by A. James Ross May 5, 2015 Brian S. Messing by David Walker June 24 2015 John E. Lord by David Walker Joshua Chamberlain Medals
1998 Senator George Mitchell by MW Brian Paradis 2006 Bro. Harold Alfond by MW Gerald S. Leighton 2007 RW R. Timothy Martel by MW Gerald S. Leighton 2011 RW Charles Plummer by MW W. Louis Greenier, II 2012 MW Walter Macdougall by MW W. Louis Greenier, II 2013 MW Charles Ridlon by MW A. James Ross 2014 MW Gerald Leighton by MW A. James Ross Raymond M. Rideout Masonic Education Awards
1973 Ashlar No. 105 1974 St. John's No. 51 1975 St. John's No. 51 1976 St. John's No. 51 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 659
1977 Ashlar No. 105 1978 Ashlar No. 105 1979 Ashlar No. 105 1980 Pleiades No. 173 1981 King Hiram No. 57 1982 Deering No. 183 1983 Deering No. 183 1984 Deering No. 183 1985 Cornerstone No. 216 1986 Deering No. 183 1987 King Hiram No. 57 1988 King Hiram No. 57 1989 King Hiram No. 57 1990 Arundel No. 76 1991 Siloam No. 92 1992 Rising Virtue No. 10 1992 Naval No. 184 1993 Tyrian No. 73 1994 Tyrian No. 73 1994 St. Andrew's No. 83 1995 Harmony No. 38 1996 Seaside No. 144 1996 Trinity No. 130 1997 United No. 8 1998 Winter Harbor No. 192 1999 Fort Kent No. 209 1999 United No. 8 1999 Tyrian No. 73 2000 St. Aspinquid No. 198 2000 Northern Star No. 28 2001 St. Aspinquid No. 198 2002 Howard No. 69 2003 Corner Stone No. 216 2004 Corner Stone No. 216 2004 Naval No. 184 2005 Corner Stone No. 216 2005 Asylum No. 133 2006 Mt. Bigelow No. 202 2007 Orient No. 15 2008 Limestone No. 214 2009 Monmouth No. 110 2010 Village No. 26 2011 Deering No. 183 2012 Springvale No. 190 2013 Evening Star No. 147 2014 Tuscan Lodge No. 106 660 Proceedings of the [May
2015 Amity Lodge No. 6
Rules For Ascertaining Masonic Dates
Ancient Craft Masons Add 4000 years to the Common Era. Thus: 2012 and 4000=6012
Scottish Rite Add 3760 to the Common Era. Thus 2012 and 3760=5772. After September add another year. Royal Arch Add 530 years to the Vulgar Era. Thus 2012 and 530=2542. Royal and Select Masters Add 1000 to the Common Era. Thus 2012 and 1000=3012. Knights Templar From the Christian Era take 1118. Thus 1118 from 2012=894. Order of High Priesthood To the Christian Era add 1913, the Year of the Blessing. Thus: 2012 and 1913=3925.
Masonic Calendar
Ancient Craft Masons commence this era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucis (A.D.), "in the year of light."
Scottish Rite, same as Ancient Craft, except the Jewish chronology is used, Anno Mundi (A.M.), "in the year of the world."
Royal Arch Masons date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel, Anno Inventionis (A.I.), "in the year of the discovery." 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 661
Royal and Select Masters date from the year in which the temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis (A. Dep.), "in the year of the deposit."
Knights Templar commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinid (A.O.), "in the year of the Order."
Order of High Priesthood dates from the year of the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchisedec, Anno Benefacio (A.B.), "in the year of the blessing."
St. Johns’ Days
St. John The Baptist, June 24th
St. John The Evangelist, December 27th
Grand Lodge Representatives to Other Grand Lodges
Alabama – Alaska – Alexander G. Lyle, III, Lincolnville Alberta - Argentina – John A. Lagerquist, Ft. Pierce, FL Arizona – Thomas E. Ray, Auburn Arkansas - Reginald W Wing, Peru Austria - Belgium – Harold E. McKenney, Jr., Westbrook 662 Proceedings of the [May
Bolivia – Alton R. Bryant, Arizona Brazil, Brasilia - Brazil, Ceara - Brazil, Espirito Santo – C. Herbert Annis, Rockport Brazil, Goias – James Dwyer, Presque Isle Brazil, Maconica do Estado de Rondonia - Richard B. Farrington, Medway Brazil, Maconica do Estado do Rio Grande Do Norte - Gordon W Harrington, Winter Hbr. Brazil, Maranhoao – Brazil, Mato Grosso - James R. Buss, Sr., Monroe Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil, Minas Gerais - David E. Wigley, Scarborough Brazil, Parana - Raymond E. Quimby, Brooks Brazil, Pernambuco - Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte – Gordon W Harrington, Winter Harbor Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil, Santa Catarina – R. Timothy Martel, Topsham Brazil, Sao Paulo - Stephen Wentworth, Bridgton British Columbia - Bulgaria - California - Canada (in Ontario) - Kenneth L. Richardson, Lewiston Chile – China - Walter M. Macdougall, Milo Colorado - Costa Rica - Roland D. Herrick, Cambridge Connecticut – Croatia - Cuba - Czech Republic – W Louis Greenier, II, Caribou Delaware - Denmark - District of Columbia - Claire V. Tusch, Wells Dominican Republic - England - George P. Pulkkinen, Scarborough Finland - Walter E. Kyllonen, York Florida - France, National Grand Lodge – Gerald W Gannett, Eustis, FL Georgia, Edward I. Emery, Belmont Germany – A. James Ross, Windham Greece - Haiti – Peter Davis Couture, Fairfield Hawaii - Ronald G. Forrest, Brewer Hungary - Iceland - Daniel C. Pratt, Clinton Idaho - Gordon L. Kimball, Sr., Gray Illinois - India - Alfred L. Butler, Warren Indiana - Sherel T. Collamore, Nobleboro Ireland – Bradford D. Blake, Bowdoinham 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 663
Israel – Martin L. Perfit, Hampden Italy - Kenneth C. Carlin, Mechanic Falls Ivory Coast - Timothy W Herling, Durham Japan - David G. Beckett, Calais Kansas - John R. Zaiser, Sr., FL Kentucky - Paul L. Hazard, Belfast Louisiana - Luxembourg – Lester F. Smith, Lexington Twp Macadonia at Skopje – Malta – Norman G. Williams, Freeport Manitoba – Leslie E. Buzzell, Auburn Maryland - John K. Caldwell, Portland Massachusetts - Brian A. Paradis, Michigan Mexico, Benito Juarez - Leigh A. Roak, Portland Mexico, Nuevo Leon – Mexico, Sinaloa – Mexico, Tamaulipas - David A. Walker, Monmouth Mexico, Valle De Mexico - Mexico, York G. L. - Michigan - Minnesota - Richard O. Pulkkinen, Wales Mississippi – Missouri - Wayne T. Adams, Kennebunkport Montana - Raymond J. McLellan, Yarmouth Nebraska - Royce G. Wheeler, Bangor Netherlands - Walter L. Hayes, Westbrook Nevada - Hollis G. Dixon, Scarborough New Brunswick - Robert H. Perry, Sumner New Hampshire - Robert V. Damon, Auburn New Jersey – James R. May, Mapleton New South Wales - New York - Emil A. Kenney, Anson New Zealand - Robert W Sawyer, IV, Ashland Newfoundland & Labrador – North Carolina - Kenneth C. Mitchell, Corinth North Dakota - James E. Dufresne, Old Orchard Beach Norway - George M. A. Macdougall, Fairfield Nova Scotia - Harland S. Hitchings, Princeton Ohio - Dwight C. Whitney, Jonesboro Oklahoma - Charles H. Cobb, Jr., Portland Ontario, Kenneth L. Richardson, Lewiston Oregon - Alan R. Heath, Union Panama - Peru - Milton D. Weeks, Farmington Philippines – Manuel G. Sangalang, Lewiston Portugal –W Frank Dixon, Falmouth Prince Edward Island - William H. Stretton, Lewiston Puerto Rico – Quebec - Frederic B. Campbell, Summer Queensland – Lewis R. Fitts, III, Palmyra Rhode Island – 664 Proceedings of the [May
Romania – Russia - Richard L. Rhoda, Houlton Saskatchewan – Robert R. Landry, St. Albans Scotland - Senegal - South Africa - Richard E. Chase, Unity South Australia - South Carolina - S. Clyde Ross, Farmington South Dakota –Patrick C. Whitney, Jonesboro Spain - Rod B. Roderick, Calais Sweden - Raymond G. Locke, Clinton Switzerland (Alpina) - Charles W Plummer, Auburn Tasmania - Howard C. Weymouth, Abbot Tennessee - Richard A. Agathos, Eustis, FL Texas - Robert G. W Lobley, Orrington Turkey - Bruce L. Heywood, Yarmouth Uruguay - Richard L. Bowden, Eddington Utah - David H. Hitchings, E. Machias Venezuela - Vermont - Victoria - Vernon G. Bean, Rangeley Virginia - John D. Baggett, Verona Island Washington – David A. Walker, Monmouth Western Australia - Daniel L. Harrison, Stockton Springs West Virginia - Robert W Ferguson, Springvale Wisconsin - Dwynal R. Grass, Oxbow Prince Hall of CT – William Collins, Edgecomb Prince Hall of MA – James E. Dufresne, Old Orchard Beach
Grand Lodge Representatives near other Grand Lodges
Alabama - Paul E. Bradford, Trussville Alaska - Jerry W Lewis, Canaan, ME Alberta - Robert B. Taylor, Edmonton Argentina – Diego E. Paez , Buenos Aires Arizona - Gilbert J. Eno, Mesa Arkansas - O. C. Boyd Austria - Belgium - Carlo Schmitz Bolivia - Carlos Bedregal Soria, La Paz Brazil, Brasilia - Adolpho Porta Brazil, Ceara - Joao Edson Rola Brazil, Espirito Santo - Dorvagyl Correa Filho Brazil, Goias - Wanderley Lelis Martins Brazil, Maconica do Estado de Rondonia - Claudo Jacinto, Rondonia Brazil, Mato Grosso - Jose Carlos, Musis Brazil, Mato Grosso Do Sul - Fernan Do Camilo Carvalho 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 665
Brazil, Minas Germs - Ivan Crepaldi Brazil, Parana - Adolfo Bley Brazil, Pernambuco-- Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - Valdemiro Liberato Pinto Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte - Pedro Borges de Andrade Neto, Natal Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul - Frede Antonio Rodrigues Brazil, Santa Catarina - Rubens Tortato Oliveira Brazil, Sao Paulo - George Antonio Mellios British Columbia - Marvin Lundeen California - Ernest M. Newton, San Diego Canada (Ontario) - Leonard W Westwell, Ottawa, Ont. Chile - William John Falconer China - Benson H. T. Sung, Taipei Colorado - Charles Watkins Costa Rica - Francisco Sandovel Mendez, San Jose Connecticut - Robert G. Fitzgerald, East Hartford Czech Republic - Martin Marsik Delaware - Herbert P. Fulmer, PGM, Wilmington Denmark - Henning Sieverts, Copenhegan District of Columbia - Gordon Ferguson, Kensington, MD Dominican Republic - R. H. Dr. Milciades Eduardo, Media J. England - Viscount Chelsea, London Finland - Heikki Parmela, Aleksanterinkatu 1, Lahti Florida - James B. Walcott, Auburndale France - Jacques Paublan Georgia - Richard A. Cunningham, Marietta Germany - Otto Trawny, Kuhnstr, 12 Greece - George Vassilogeorgis Haiti - Hawaii - Iceland - Johann Lindal Idaho - Burrell G. Lirgg, Boise Illinois - Joseph L. Casson, Crete India - J.N. Chowdhary Indiana - Walter P. Worland, Greenfield Ireland - Robert S. Hackett, Galway Israel - Waleed Zaher, Nazareth Italy - Giovanni Sconca, Cosenza Ivory Coast - Japan - Yoshiharu Shimokowa Kansas - Thomas F. Burrows, Liberal Kentucky - Virgil T. Larimore, Jr., Louisville Louisiana - Robert E. Buzzell, Shreveport Luxembourg - Carlo Brever Macedonia - Dr. Mario Mezzadri Malta - Dr. Mario Mezzadri Manitoba - John A. Windsor, Winnipeg Maryland – Ronald G. Belanger Massachusetts - Richard A. Gesualdo 666 Proceedings of the [May
Mexico, Benito Juarez - Mexico, Nuevo Leon - Mexico, Tamaulipas - Mexico, Valle De Mexico - Mexico, York G.L. - Edward Heath Michigan - Robert W Sanborn, Clio Minnesota - Stuart A. Lindman, Minneapolis Mississippi - Jerry W. Reeves, Corinth Missouri - Ronald R. Bollinger Montana - Larry T. Lund, Hamilton Nebraska - Gerald G. McKay, Bellevue Netherlands - Albert Th. ten Houten, Wageningen Nevada - Carl L. Banks, Las Vegas New Brunswick -R. Wayne Hitchcock, Rolling Dam New Hampshire - Arnold M. Ashley, Dover New Jersey - Joseph H. Vaughn, Oakridge New South Wales - Noel Morrison Stevens New York - Douglas C. Specht, Sr. New Zealand - E. W Plank, Bulls Newfoundland & Labrador - Frank Tibbo North Carolina - James G. Martin, Charlotte North Dakota = Duane Engebretson, Devils Lane Norway - Knut S. Sanderson, Oslo Nova Scotia - Tabor Jan “Ted” Caulier, Halifax Ohio - Curtis A. Miller, Niles Oklahoma - Wilson B. Haney Oregon- Delberi E. Atkins, Coos Bay Panama - Jose Ollner, Panama City Peru - Luis Benavides Arias, Lima Phillipines - Mabini G. Hernandez, Manila Portugal - Miguel Cardina, Portugal Prince Edward Island - Archibald E. Campbell, Kensington Puerto Rico - Victor Berrios Quebec - Brian W Allen, Foster Queensland - Cyril E. Jones, Brisbane Rhode Island - Joseph Brearley, Westerly Russia - Alexander Saveljev, Moscow Saskatchewan - John W Pinnow, Moose Jaw Scotland - Jain Duguid Senegal - Armand Agbogba South Africa - Bernard L. Neuhaus South Australia - B. G. Cole South Carolina - D. Samuel Tennyson, Rock Hill South Dakota - William A. Coffield, Hot Springs Spain - Jesus Soriano Carrillo 2015] Grand Lodge of Maine 667
Sweden - Hans Laufke, Stockholm Switzerland (Alpina) - Tasmania - Lloyd S. Potter Tennessee - Johnny L. Byrd, Nashville Texas - Todd W Polk, Plano Turkey - Ergun Bozkurt, Izmir Uruguay - Diego Viego, Montevideo Utah - Robert C. Wentzell, Ogden Venezuela - Guillermo F. Miranda Massa Vermont - Cedric L. Smith, Barre Victoria - Dr. L. Rosengarten, Melbourne Virginia - William W Harrison, Jr., Chesapeake Washington - Alvin W Jorgensen Western Australia -Edwin C. Boyd, Kallaroo West Virginia - Earl C. Boggess, Page Wisconsin - D. James Childs
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