Worshipful Master
WB William Lippl
His Jewel is the Square, which is a stonemason’s tool to ascertain true and correct angles of the cut and smoothed stone, thus his Jewel symbolizes virtue.
The Worshipful Master is responsible for every single thing within his lodge during his year as Master. He is ultimately responsible for every other lodge officer and their duties, every lodge committee, ritual and degree work, Masonic education, social functions, fundraisers, District and Grand Lodge liaison, Trestle Board communication, etc.
Senior Warden
VWB David E.
His Jewel is the Level, symbolizing that all Masons meet on the level, without regard to social, political, or religious beliefs or status.
In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master’s duties. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge.
Junior Warden
Brother Alex B.
His Jewel of Office is the Plumb, which symbolizes upright behavior among Masons.
The Junior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the third in command of the Lodge. The Junior Warden sits in the South (symbolic of the position of the sun at midday) and is responsible for the Brethren while the Lodge is at ease or refreshment.
It is the Junior Warden’s duty to arrange meals for the lodge, and, the two Stewards act as his assistants in this responsibility.
Senior Deacon
Brother Sage B.
His Jewel is the Square and Compass with the Sun in the middle. It is his duty to assist the Worshipful Master and carry orders between the Worshipful Master and the Senior Warden. During degree rituals, he guides the new candidate and conducts him around the lodge room.
Junior Deacon
Brother Jerramie R.
His Jewel is the Square and Compass with a moon in the center. It is his duty to ascertain at all times whether the Tiler is guarding the door and only allowing visitors to enter after they have been properly vouched for.
Chaplain
WB John T.
His Jewel of office is an open book, symbolizing the Volume of Sacred Law (the Christian Bible, Hebrew Torah or Tanach, the Muslim Qur’an, the Hindu Vedas, or other Holy Books).
Marshall
WB Todd E.
His Jewel is the Crossed Batons. The Marshal is the Lodge’s Conductor or Master of Ceremonies. The Marshal’s duties and principal role is the organization of processions and ensuring the correct precedence and etiquette in formal proceedings.
Secretary/Treasurer
VWB David D.
His Jewel is the Crossed Quill Pens. The Secretary is the Lodge’s Recorder. His duties require him to handle all correspondence to the members, minutes of Lodge meetings, petitions of new candidates, continuous lodge member count, and many other administrative duties. He compiles an ongoing list of each new candidate and which degrees that candidate has undertaken. From his member list, he sends out the annual dues notices and receives dues payments.
Senior Steward
Brother Tim H.
The Jewels of the Senior and Junior Stewards is the Cornucopia, signifying the “Horn of Plenty”. The Senior Deacon’s principal role is to prepare the candidates during ritual and escort them to the lodge room and assist the Senior Deacon.
Junior Steward
Brother Gerald W.
The Junior Steward’s principal role is to assist the Senior Steward and the Senior Deacon in the preparation of the Candidates.
Both the Senior and Junior Stewards carry rods, atop which are the jewels of their offices. The rods represent England’s Lord High Steward’s rod in the House of Lords.
Musician
WB Dale V.
His Jewel is a Harp, symbolizing music.
The Musician provides musical accompaniment to lodge proceedings, although there is no set form. Many lodge rooms are equipped with an electronic organ, piano, or a wide range of other instruments. The Musician can also operate recorded or digital music systems.
Tyler
VWB David R.
His Jewel is the Sword, by which he symbolically refuses entrance to anyone who is uninitiated in the Craft. The sword has no scabbard, as it is his symbolic duty to always have his sword drawn, ready for the defense of his post.
The Tyler’s duties and principal role are to ensure that only those who are duly qualified are allowed to enter the Lodge Room. He guards against cowans and eavesdroppers.
2022 Installation of Officers
