On Monday, September 9th Jerusalem Lodge added a new member to our great organization.  Patrick Russell was initiated as an Entered Apprentice.  The degree was conferred by Acting Master Matt McConnell.  The degree went very well and the new brother was enthusiastic to begin his memory work.

Pictured: Joe Hall, WM, Patrick Russell, Matt McConnell, AM

Also, Brother Caleb Trice showed his proficiency in the EA degree on this evening.  His father, Bruce Trice, PM, was his teacher and was thoroughly proud of his son’s accomplishments.

Pictured: Joe Hall, WM, Bruce Trice, PM, Caleb Trice, Matt McConnell, AM

Brother Adam Dare was passed on to the degree of Fellowcraft on Monday, August 12th.  The first section was conferred by Acting Master Jim DeArmond and the second section was conferred by brother Steve Keach, PM of Henderson Lodge #958.  Adam is a fast learner and will hopefully be able to show proficiency soon.

Pictured: L-R Joe Hall, WM, Jim DeArmond, AM, Steve Keach, PM, Adam Dare, Matt McConnell, JW, and Bruce Trice, PM

On May 27th we added two new members to our fraternity.  Justin Williams and Caleb Trice were initiated as Entered Apprentices.  The degree was conferred by our current Junior Warden, Matt McConnell.  The degree went very smoothly, showing the practice and recent work paid off well.  Both men are excited to have joined, more especially Caleb.  Caleb is the son of Past Master Bruce Trice, a long time member of Jerusalem Lodge #9.

Pictured Top Picture: Justin Williams, Matt McConnell, AM, and Caleb Trice

Bottom Picture: Bruce Trice, PM, and Caleb Trice

On May 18th, Jerusalem Lodge #9 raised one brother, John Tucker and Stanley Lodge #878 raised three brothers, Zachary Hofmann, Ricky Ewing, and Raymond Knowles to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason.  The first section, following a delicious breakfast prepared by Stanley Lodge, was conferred by past master Bruce Trice of Jerusalem Lodge.  The second section was conferred by the Jerusalem 9 degree team.  The new brothers were welcomed to the fraternity and given time to address the lodge.  We all look forward to working with these new brothers in the near future.

Pictured: 1st row L-R: John Tucker, Jerusalem #9, Zachary Hofmann, Ricky Ewing, & Raymond Knowles all from Stanley #878. 2nd row L-R: Vernie Beals, Secretary and Robert Knowles, Master of Stanley #878.

On May 13th we had one new member added to our fraternity.  Adam Dare was initiated as an entered apprentice.  The degree was conferred by our current Junior Warden, Matt McConnell.  The degree work was done exceptionally and the time invested showed well.  Adam was excited to be initiated and looked forward to doing his memory work.

Pictured: Joe Hall, WM,  Adam Dare, Matt McConnel, AM, and JT Roll, Secretary.

Also, on this evening, Brother John Tucker showed proficiency in his Fellowcraft memory work.  Congratulations to Brother Tucker for his hard work and dedication!  We look forward to his third degree work.

Pictured: Joe Hall, WM, John Tucker, Steve Hall, Chaplain

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

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

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.