Membership

A little over four years ago, Vaux Lodge No. 406 in Hamburg was facing declining attendance and waning engagement, brought on largely by the impact of COVID-19 and the loss of several long-time members.

Brothers Lester Gaunt and Jim Novak, two men from neighboring Masonic lodges, were involved in coaching the Johnstown-area girls’ softball team that went on to win the Little League Softball World Series, the first time for Pennsylvania in almost 50 years.

Honor a loved one with a commemorative paver to be placed at the Veterans Grove at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown or the Veterans Garden at Masonic Village at Sewickley.

A large group of Masons from District 14 bonded during a cruise to Florida and the Bahamas this past May. Members attended from each of the six lodges in Pike County, Wayne County and part of Lackawanna County.

A community-based program for District 25 created by Past District Deputy Grand Master Jack E. Flaugh, P.M., Crawford Lodge No. 234, collected and distributed coats and accessories to area children in need this winter.

With so many people experiencing “digital burnout” right now, Brother Bill Rhoda’s South Philadelphia typewriter business, Philly Typewriter, is thriving, not failing – as one might expect. Bill is one of several members of Lodge No. 52 with a high level of expertise and commitment to his craft.

Brother Stephen Pierce, Cassia Mt. Horeb Lodge No. 273, Ardmore, has been a history buff since he was a young child. As a historical tour guide, he enjoys the challenge of making history interesting to people.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Sporting Clays events netted $32,932 to support Grand Lodge operations.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brother Ryan Parsons, P.M., St. John’s Lodge No. 435, Reading, and his wife, Amy, found a way to bring some much-needed holiday cheer to their neighbors. Since they were unable to take their three young children to visit Santa in person, they decided to pivot, taking on the roles of Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves.

Imagine facing freezing temperatures and blistery windchill, knowing you have no place to go for the night. Thanks to Upper Bucks Code Blue and Quakertown Masonic Lodge No. 512, local individuals experiencing homelessness have a safe place to enjoy a warm meal and sleep.