At the most recent Conference of Grand Masters in North America held in Omaha, Nebraska, MWB Don Stapleton, Immediate Past Grand Master and Washington Lodge #46 secretary, was elected to the Board of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, located in Alexandria, VA. What a great honor it is for our member representing the Oregon Jurisdiction…
Gifts of Freemasonry
A lot of people think that the minute you become a Freemason, you’re immediately invested with its gifts and knowledge. As if, after the due diligence and hard work, you’re lead to a door behind which contains all the secrets you could need to make your life instantly better. Unfortunately, this is not the case….
Officer Installation Photos
On December 7th, 2016, Washington Lodge No. 46 installed its new set of officers for 2017. Heading the lodge’s new officer line is Worshipful brother John Quiroz, with Brothers Adonis Reyes and Dennis Harris serving as Senior and Junior Wardens respectively. Below is a photo gallery of the installation ceremonies.
More Than Just A Flower: The Masonic Life of Joel Poinsett
Every December, a special flower is seen. It is called the poinsettia. Mexicans, from whose land it came originally, called it “flor de noche Buena.” Many do not realize that the flower’s American discover was a Mason, who was very influential in his day and ahead of his time. Let me introduce you to this…