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New Fellowcraft and Proficiency Certificate

Brother John Tucker was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on Monday, February 25, 2013.  The first section was conferred by Acting Master Jim DeArmond and the second section was conferred by brother Steve Keach, PM.

Pictured L-R: Steve Keach, PM, Matt McConnell, JW, Jim DeArmond, AM, John Tucker, Steve Hall, PM

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Also, the lodge presented Robert DeHaven with his proficiency card and certificate.  Robert did an excellent job reciting all three of his proficiencies and was very excited and proud to receive his certificate.

Pictured: Robert DeHaven, Jim DeArmond, AM

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Proficiency Certificates

On Monday, February 11th, 2013 Jerusalem lodge presented Paul Harpole, Jason Ellis and Douglas Laramie with their proficiency card and certificate.  All three brothers did an excellent job reciting all three of their proficiencies and were proud and excited to receive their certificates.

Pictured L to R: Douglas Laramie, J.S., Jason Ellis, S.S., Paul Harpole and Jim DeArmond, A.M.
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Friend to Friend Breakfast 2/09/2013

Saturday, February 9th was Jerusalem lodge’s Friend to Friend breakfast.  Lodge members invited many friends to come and enjoy a country ham breakfast that also included sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy.  Many brothers and friends attended and enjoyed an informational video about our organization.  Breakfast was wrapped up around 9:45 and many brothers and friends lingered about the lodge in conversation.  There seemed to be many interested in our fine organization.  We hope to see all of the new and old faces again soon!

New Master Masons – September 8, 2012

On September 8, 2012 we raised five new brothers in the fraternity.  I want to start out by saying this was a great group of candidates that worked together to learn their work and patiently waited for each other so they could go through this degree together.  We started out the morning with a breakfast prepared by some of our dedicated members.  After indulging ourselves on the fine meal, we made our way into the lodge hall for the start of the degree.  We had visitors from as far away as Indianapolis and some from Western Kentucky.
The first section was conferred by past master Bruce Trice.  The second section was conferred by Jerusalem 9 degree team with past master Roscoe Sneed playing the part of King Solomon. After their degree the new brothers were welcomed to the fraternity and each was given time to address the lodge.
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L – R back row: Derek Talley, Robert Dehaven, and Douglas Laramie.
L – R Front Row: Roscoe Sneed P.M., Paul Harpole, Jason Ellis, and W.M. Steve Hall.

New EA’s – August 27, 2012

On August 27, 2012 we had two new members added to our fraternity.  Christopher Ratcliffe and John Tucker were are newly initiated entered apprentices.  The degree was conferred by our current Junior Warden, Jim DeArmond.  The officers had several practices before the degree and it showed in how well the degree was conferred.

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Pictured L – R: S.D. Matt McConnell, Christopher Ratcliffe, A.M. Jim DeArmond, John Tucker, S.W. Joseph Hall.

New Fellow Craft July 23, 2012

Robert Dehaven was passed to the degree of a fellow craft on July 23, 2012.  Acting Master, Joseph Hall (current Senior Warden), conferred the first section.  The second section was conferred by brother Edward Anderson, PDDGM, PM, Grand Lodge Committeeman.

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Pictured L – R: Buck Gish P.M., Edward Anderson P.M., Robert Dehaven, A.M. Joseph Hall, S.D. Matt McConnell, & Cory Stewart.

New Fellowcrafts

 

On July 9, 2012 we were able to confer the Fellow Craft degree on four candidates.  Brother Edward Anderson conferred the staircase lecture and our Senior Warden Joseph Hall stepped up to confer the first section.  We had a great meal prior to the degree and a very good turnout for the meeting / degree section.

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L-R: Doug Laramie, Paul Harpole, Derek Talley, & Jason Ellis.
Back Row L-R: Edward Anderson, PDDGM, & A.M. Joseph Hall.

Courtesy work for Grand Lodge of Indiana

Jerusalem No 9 was given the distinct honor of presenting a member of Howard Lodge No 93 of  the Grand Lodge of Indiana with his 50 year service certificate and pin.  Brother John Will Bridwell lives in Henderson, but belongs to Howard Lodge No 93 in Kokomo Indiana.  He was able to attend our meeting on June 25, 2012, where he was presented with his service awards during our business meeting.

It took a few months to get with brother Bridwell, but it was well worth the wait.  He was able to partake in a fine meal prepared by Bryce Hazelwood in honor of St. John.  After the meal we opened lodge, conducted some business, presented his service award, then went to refreshment to open on the entered apprentice for five brothers to show proficiency.  It was a great night in masonry.

A good time was had by all.  We have scheduled a fellowcraft degree for our each of our two meetings in July for those five proficient entered apprentices.

Below is a picture of W.M. Steve Hall presenting brother John W. Bridwell with his service awards.

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