Happenings Around
Virginia Masonic District 27
New Master Masons from the One Day Conferral in District 27.
The New Master Masons in District 27 are:
Kevin Cardwell St Johns No.144
Tony Connway St Johns No.144
Justin Spigler St Johns No.144
Phillip Means St Johns No.144
Larry Dunn St Johns No.144
Nathan D. Roundy Pittsylvania No.24
Benjamin Davis South Hill No.297
Todd Hearn Amelia No.101
Shane Knaack Amelia No.101
Ryan Cumbie Amelia No.101
And this included Grandfather and Father witness and participate in the raising of their 3rd generation as well as another grandfather to mentor his grandson to make him the family's 5th generation Mason!
Amelia Lodge No. 101 presented Worshipful Nunnally Hall with his 60 Year Masonic Veteran’s Pin.
He was escorted to the East by his Son-in-Law, Worshipful Randy Maxey and Grandson, Brother Kevin Maxey.
Pictured (left to right) Brother Kevin Maxey, Worshipful Nunnally Hall, Worshipful Randy Maxey
13 New Master Masons from the One Day Conferral on June 29, 2024 hosted by Nottoway Lodge NO. 147 in Crewe, VA
13 Newly raised Master Masons and their Mentors
Chase City Lodge No. 119’s
Newest Master Masons
(Pictured l to r) Brother Eddie Gregory,
Worshipful Master Charles Willis, Sr., and
Brother Sonny McBride
Right Worshipful Lee Kern (right) with Worshipful Nick Daniel on the occasion of Right Worshipful Kern’s official visit to South Hill Lodge No. 297
on January 11, 2024
Installing Officer Right Worshipful Lee Kern presenting the Chapin Award to newly installed Worshipful Master John H. Butler at Farmville Lodge No. 41’s December 2023 Stated Meeting.
South Hill Lodge No. 297 elected and installed its officers for 2024
on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Front Row, From Left to Right Worshipful Buck Williams, Marshall, Worshipful Ernest Conner, Senior Deacon, Brother Butch Steffey, Junior Deacon, Worshipful Nick Daniel, Master (with Hat), Brother Stephen Rea, Junior Warden, Brother Michael Wilhelm, Chaplain.
Back Row, From Left to Right, Right Worshipful Mark Lucy, Senior Warden, Right Worshipful Tommy Williams, Treasurer, Right Worshipful Glenn Allen, Secretary, Worshipful Michael Grimm, Senior Steward, Right Worshipful Tom Tanner, Tiler.
Worshipful Derrick Napier (L) and Worshipful Russell Clark (R) were presented their 50 Year Masonic Veterans Awards by Right Worshipful Lee Kern(C) at the November Stated Communication of St Johns Lodge No. 144
Photo by Worshipful Garland H Hamlett Jr., Secretary, St Johns Lodge No. 144
The Brethren from Farmville Lodge No. 41 and Nottoway Lodge No. 147 met together on Monday October 30th to initiate a candidate from Nottoway and pass three Brothers to the degree of Fellowcraft. It was a fine night of great ritual and fellowship.
Shown from Left to Right are Worshipful Dan Fink, Worshipful Master of Nottoway Lodge No. 147; Brothers Darren Simpson and John Osborne, new Fellow Crafts from Nottoway Lodge No. 147; Right Worshipful John Butler Senior Warden of Farmville Lodge No. 41, presiding Master for the degree; Brother Mark Owens, new Fellow Craft from Farmville Lodge No. 41; Worshipful Irving “Pepper” Arnold, Jr. and Worshipful (now Right Worshipful) Lee Kern, both of Nottoway Lodge No. 147
Not shown in the picture is Brother William Clark Bennett, V, who was initiated an Entered Apprentice but was unable to remain in the Lodge for the photo.
Photo and details provided by Right Worshipful Michael Montgomery
Worshipful Ernnie Conner introduces our guest speaker, Right Worshipful Gary D. Huffman, Grand Senior Warden, and his wife, Paula.
Right Worshipful Huffman receives a Hand Crafted Masonic Clock
Ms Abby Poythress Thomas receives the Community Builders Award for her unselfish contributions to our community by Right Worshipful Mark Lucy.
Kaitlyn Marie Lynch receives her Scholarship from Right Worshipful Glenn Allen
Emmerson Grace Sullivan receives her scholarship from Right Worshipful Glenn Allen
Mason Buchanan Davis receives her scholarship from Right Worshipful Glenn Allen
Worshipful Buck Williams is presented a family heirloom Masonic Ring by his daughter, Jasmine Williams, while his Grand Son, Ben Davis and Grand Daughter Mason Davis look on.
Most Worshipful Donald Ellis Strehle gives his remarks at his Official Visit to Masonic District 27 on Firday, September 15, 2023
Most Worshipful Strehle is presented with Hand Crafted Square and Compasses from Amelia Lodge No. 101 and Masonic District 27
Most Worshipful Strehle presents the 50 Year Masonic Veterans Award
to Right Worshipful Michael Montgomery with Lady Strehle looking on.
Brother Robert Peyton Anderson, III is presented with a Certificate of Outstanding Service by the Craft of the 27th Masonic District
Here are some photos of Farmville Lodge No. 41 Brethren (and spouse) engaged in our first Adopt-a-Highway pick-up last Saturday. Guess this counts as a new Community Service!
Raegan Russell (center - holding check) was awarded a scholarship from St Johns Lodge 144
She will be attending Longwood University this fall. She is the daughter of Brother Chris Russell and granddaughter of Worshipful Garland Hamlett.
Derrick Napier, Worshipful Master of St Johns Lodge No. 144 presents a scholarship check to Jacob Moore, grandson of Brother Ralph and Lana Moore. He will be attending Radford University this fall.
Submitted by Worshipful Garland H. Hamlett, Jr., Secretary, St. Johns Lodge No. 144 07/19/2023
Brethren gather around our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Donald E. Strehle (Hat, Center) on the occasion of his official visit to South Hill Lodge No. 297 on Thursday, May 11, 2023
Most Worshipful Donald E. Strehle (center) with South Hill Lodge No. 297 newest Master Masons, Michael Wilhelm (left) and George Steefey (right) at the Grand Master’s Official Visit to South Hill Lodge No. 297 on May 11, 2023.
Farmville Police Department were pleased to receive a delivery of lunches today. The box meals were prepared by the Farmville United Women of Faith and delivered by a Mason.
Submitted by Right Worshipful Mike Montgomery, April 5, 2023
Worshipful Master Buck Williams (Left) and Secretary Glenn Allen (right) make a donation to the Lake Country SPCA on behalf of South Hill Masonic Lodge No. 297 on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Worshipful Kenny Caviness (Center) holding his award for work during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pictured from Left to Right Right Worshipful Gary Huffman, Grand Senior Warden, Most Worshipful Alan W. Adkins, PGM 1997, Most Worshipful Donald E. Strehle, Grand Master, Worshipful Kenny Caviness, Brother Jeremy Caviness (Amelia Lodge’s newest Entered Apprentice), Right Worshipful Philip Rhodes, Grand Marshal, Right Worshipful Michael Bible, Associate Grand Marshal, Right Worshipful Jeff Hayes, DDGM District 1-A.
Brother Nick King receives his certificate of proficiency on his catechisms by Most Worshipful Strehle
Mr. Roy Manning received Amelia Lodge No. 101 Community Builder Award for his 20 plus years of volunteer work coaching youth basketball for Amelia Parks & Recreation
Right Worshipful Michael Bruce Montgomery, District Deputy Grand Master for the 27th Masonic District presents his remarks on the occasion of his Official Visit to South Hill Lodge No. 297, February 9, 2023. Seated to the left is Worshipful Walter Woody “Buck” Williams, Master of South Hill Lodge No. 297.
Amelia Lodge No. 101 supported Wounded Officer, Deputy Josh Price, with a donation drive to assist him in his recovery. The Community raised almost $2,000 in donations and the Lodge rounded that up. He was invited to our January Community Breakfast where he was surprised with the check.
Pictured above (Left to right) is Brother Sheriff Ricky Walker, Deputy Josh Price, his mother, and his fiancé..
South Hill Lodge No. 297
Elects and Installs new Officers for 2023
Front Row (Left to Right)
Right Worshipful Tom Tanner, Tiler; Brother Nick Daniels, Senior Warden; Worshipful Walter Woody “Buck” Williams, Worshipful Master; Brother Steven Rea, Junior Deacon; Brother Joseph Hutson, Senior Deacon
Back Row (Left to Right)
Worshipful Curtis Glasgow, Jr., Treasurer; Worshipful Michael Grimm, Marshal; Right Worshipful Marck Lucy, Chaplain; Right Worshipful Glenn Allen, Secretary
Right Worshipful Mike Montgomery, District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District 27 reports that Nottoway Lodge No. 147 had a great turn out at the Nottoway Parade. They served over 100 cups of hot apple cider. One guy requested to get more information about membership. I'm calling him today. We are also serving hot cider at the Burkeville Parade this Saturday at 5pm. If you can please join us.
Most Worshipful James W. Golladay, Jr. (Center)
2022 Grand Master of Masons in Virginia
Presents the Gift of Life Award to
Worshipful Michael G. Grimm, Worshipful Master of South Hill Lodge No. 297 (Left) and Worshipful James L. Hermansen-Parker, Secretary of Ocean View Lodge No. 335 (Right)
South Hill Lodge No. 297 had 1,073 Units of Blood Collected
and Ocean View Lodge No. 335 had 1,709 Units.
November 11, 2022
There were four Entered Apprentices in attendance for the Entered Apprentice Degree work on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Farmville Lodge.
From left to right Butch Steffey, South Hill lodge, David Simcox, St Johns Lodge, Justin Stargardt, Farmville lodge, Right Worshipful Tommy Williams, District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District 27, Jamie Dingus, Powhatan 295, and Charlie Buck, St Johns Lodge .
23 Brothers in attendance counting the candidate.
__________________Brother A. J. Walker Receives his
_________________60 Year Masonic Veteran Award
Arthur Jennings (A. J.) Walker, Jr. and his family were visited by several Members from Farmville Masonic Lodge No. 41 to honor him as a 60 year Member of the Masonic Fraternity. On March 17th, A. J.’s 91st birthday, he was presented the prestigious 60-Year Masonic Veterans Award from the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A. J. has been a member of Farmville Lodge No. 41 since becoming a Mason on April 11, 1960. Pictured from Left are Brother Jay Fort, Worshipful Mike Montgomery and Brothers Walker and John Jamieson.
Attendees at the District 27 Ritual School held at Nottoway Lodge No. 147 on Saturday, March 12, 2022
PDF of Attendance Sign Up Sheet
St. Johns Lodge 144 presents the Community Builder's Award to Kerwin Kunath.
Pictured left to right: Right Worshipful Tommy Williams, Beverly Kunath, Kerwin Kunath and Worshipful Master H. Dale Mason, Worshipful Master of St Johns Lodge No. 144.
Kerwin has cooked stews for many organizations (VFW Post in the county, churches, volunteer fire departments, etc.), worked in concession stand for their daughter's softball team at high school, and serves on the Charlotte County Planning Commission.
Front Center - Worshipful Michael G. Grimm, Front Right Brother Cecil Hodges - Sr. Steward
One Row Back (Left to Right) Brother Buck Williams - Sr. Warden, Right Worshipful Tom Tanner - Tiler,
Brother Nick Daniels - Junior Warden, Brother Sam Sullivan - Junior Deacon
Back Row (Left to Right) Worshipful Curtis S. Glasgow, Jr. - Treasurer, Brother Matt Burgess - Senior Deacon,
Worshipful Ernest C. Conner - Marshall, Right Worshipful Mark P. Lucy - Chaplain, Right Worshipful Glenn Allen - Secretary
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