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''Front Row: Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLKWillis Kevin J. Willis], Most Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMGleason Paul F. Gleason], Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLGOMasta George O'Masta]''<br>
 
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''Back Row: Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRSchremser Robert C. Schremser], Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRWaugh Roger W. Waugh, Sr.], Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLMRussell Mason W. Russell], Most Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMAmes Albert T. Ames].''
 
''Back Row: Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRSchremser Robert C. Schremser], Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRWaugh Roger W. Waugh, Sr.], Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLMRussell Mason W. Russell], Most Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMAmes Albert T. Ames].''
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* 2017-32: Recognition of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Hawaii.
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* 2017-33: Appointment and recognition of Grand Representatives.
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* 2017-36: [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts2000AndAfter#Consumption_of_Impairment-Producing_Substances Ruling on Impairment-Producing Substances].
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* 2017-36: Discipline.
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* 2017-37: [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts2000AndAfter#Vision_For_Growth Grand Master's ''Vision For Growth''].
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* 2017-38: [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts2000AndAfter#R._W._Robert_Johnston_Award Robert Johnston Award]
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* 2017-38: Presentation of Grand Master's Awards.
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* 2017-39: Other Presentations.
  
 
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==== Lodge By-Law Changes ====
 
==== Lodge By-Law Changes ====
  
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** ''Full Codes '': ''none''.
 
** ''Full Codes '': ''none''.
** ''Amendments'':  [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title= ], approved; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title= ], not approved.
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* 06/xx: 2017-xx;
 
* 06/xx: 2017-xx;
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* NECROLOGIES:
 
* NECROLOGIES:
** 03/09: 2016-19: Rt. Wor. James Allen Manninen, Past District Deputy Grand Master.  
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** 03/08: 2017-34: Rt. Wor. Walter Lawrence Gosciminski, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
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** 03/08: 2017-34: Rt. Wor. Harry Sundlun Novek, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
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** 03/08: 2017-34: Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRJohnston Robert Johnston], Past Junior Grand Warden.
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** 03/08: 2017-35: Rt. Wor. Melvin Ravitz, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
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** 03/08: 2017-35: Rt. Wor. Jack Lionel Zimmerman, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
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** 03/08: 2017-36: Rt. Wor. Mark Edward Feder, Past District Deputy Grand Master.  
  
 
* MEMORIALS:
 
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==== Grand Master's Address ====
 
==== Grand Master's Address ====
  
* 03/09: 2016-27; opening remarks; visits;
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* 03/09: 2016-27; opening remarks; visits; license plates; membership.
  
 
* 12/14: 2016-132; opening remarks; visits; open house; Joseph Warren statue dedication; Scottish Rite; revamping of first floor areas; revenue enhancement; increase in Grand Lodge Dues; new edict on Masonic Motorcycle Clubs; thanks.
 
* 12/14: 2016-132; opening remarks; visits; open house; Joseph Warren statue dedication; Scottish Rite; revamping of first floor areas; revenue enhancement; increase in Grand Lodge Dues; new edict on Masonic Motorcycle Clubs; thanks.
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** 2017-18: Remarks by the Acting Grand Master and other Brothers.
 
** 2017-18: Remarks by the Acting Grand Master and other Brothers.
  
 
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** 2017-44: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Fidelity Fidelity] Lodge, Wor. Gregory Potamis.
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** 2017-44: History of Melrose Masonic Building.
  
  

Revision as of 18:23, 10 February 2022

2017

PAUL F. GLEASON, Grand Master

Kevin J. Willis, Deputy Grand Master
Roger W. Waugh, Sr., Senior Grand Warden
Robert C. Schremser, Junior Grand Warden

GMandOfficers2017.jpg

Front Row: Rt. Wor. Kevin J. Willis, Most Wor. Paul F. Gleason, Rt. Wor. George O'Masta
Back Row: Rt. Wor. Robert C. Schremser, Rt. Wor. Roger W. Waugh, Sr., Rt. Wor. Mason W. Russell, Most Wor. Albert T. Ames.

A portrait of the Grand Master and officers appeared on the frontispiece and above.


QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/08: 2017-20;
  • 06/: 2017-xx;
  • 09/: 2017-xx;
  • 12/: 2017-xx; (Annual Communication)

03/08 Agenda

03/09 Agenda

03/09 Agenda

03/09 Agenda

Lodge By-Law Changes

  • 06/xx: 2017-xx;

approved; [2], not approved.

  • 09/xx: 2017-xx;
  • 12/xx: 2017-xx;

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/08: 2017-34: Rt. Wor. Walter Lawrence Gosciminski, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 2017-34: Rt. Wor. Harry Sundlun Novek, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 2017-34: Rt. Wor. Robert Johnston, Past Junior Grand Warden.
    • 03/08: 2017-35: Rt. Wor. Melvin Ravitz, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 2017-35: Rt. Wor. Jack Lionel Zimmerman, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 2017-36: Rt. Wor. Mark Edward Feder, Past District Deputy Grand Master.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/09: 2016-27; opening remarks; visits; license plates; membership.
  • 12/14: 2016-132; opening remarks; visits; open house; Joseph Warren statue dedication; Scottish Rite; revamping of first floor areas; revenue enhancement; increase in Grand Lodge Dues; new edict on Masonic Motorcycle Clubs; thanks.
    • Visits by Grand Master Gleason, beginning on Page 2017-xx:
      • Anniversaries:
      • Constitution and Consolidation of Lodges:
      • Lodge Visits:
      • Visits by other Grand Lodge officers begin on Page 2017-xx.

Petitions for Charters

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 02/09: 2017-6. Albrook. Commemoration of the Centenary of the Panama Canal District.
    • 2017-6: Grand Lodge opened in a convenient apartment in the Shriners' Building in Albrook. The District Grand Lodge was opened in the main hall.
    • 2017-7: The Grand Master and officers were received by Rt. Wor. George O'Masta, District Grand Master.
    • 2017-8: Historical Address by Rt. Wor. Walter H. Hunt, Grand Historian, reprinted in full.
    • 2017-16: A presentation about the ornaments of the Lodge by Rt. Wor. John B. Bamber.
    • 2017-16: Additional presentations.
  • 02/18: 2017-17. Woburn. Consolidation of Mount Horeb (Woburn) and Somerville Lodges. Rt. Wor. Kevin J. Willis, Deputy Grand Master, Acting Grand Master.
    • 2017-18: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 2017-18: Merger ceremony.
    • 2017-18: Proclamation by the Grand Marshal.
    • 2017-18: Carpet ceremony.
    • 2017-18: Remarks by the Acting Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 04/22: 2017-43. Melrose. 150th Anniversary and rededication of Melrose Masonic Building.
    • 2017-44: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Master of Fidelity Lodge, Wor. Gregory Potamis.
    • 2017-44: History of Melrose Masonic Building.


LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 2017

There were 32 districts in Massachusetts in 2017 (numbered 1 through 32), as well as districts for Cuba and Panama (which includes the lodges situated in Chile). Note change of China District name to District 32.

DISTRICT 1

Timothy A. Ackerman, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A2

DISTRICT 2

Donald R. Watson, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A3

DISTRICT 3

Paul A. S. Bushey, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A4

DISTRICT 4

Thomas A. Lima, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2015-A5

DISTRICT 5

Joseph Goldstein, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A6

DISTRICT 6

Glenn L. Kubick, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A7

DISTRICT 7

Edward W. Redmond, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A8

DISTRICT 8

Wayne L. Robbins, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A9

DISTRICT 9

Lester A. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A10

DISTRICT 10

William K. Clapp, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A11

DISTRICT 11

Fred A. Dobson, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A12

DISTRICT 12

Archibald H. Campbell, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A13

DISTRICT 13

John E. Kelley, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A14

DISTRICT 14

Donald S. Stevens, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A15

DISTRICT 15 NORTH

Richard A. Ellis, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A16

DISTRICT 15 SOUTH

Robert A. Mosher, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A17

DISTRICT 16

Christopher L. Lindsay, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A18

DISTRICT 17

Michael J. Kelly, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A19

DISTRICT 18

David J. Damstra, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A20

DISTRICT 19

Thomas O. Dexter, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A21

DISTRICT 20

Peter M. Culberson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A22

DISTRICT 21

Chronis Kalivas, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A23

DISTRICT 22

Wilfred E. Ducharme, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A24

DISTRICT 23

Gregory L. Stahl, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A25

DISTRICT 24

Christopher M. St. Cyr, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A26

DISTRICT 25

John A. Fritscher, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A27

DISTRICT 26

Jeffrey R. Gordon, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A28

DISTRICT 27

Philip W. Lambert, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A29

DISTRICT 28

Robert J. Pannon, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A30

DISTRICT 29

Marc C. Abbe, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A31

DISTRICT 30

Craig A. Pedercini, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2016-A32

DISTRICT 31

Gordon G. VanOrman, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2015-A33

PANAMA DISTRICT

Gerald Dowden, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2015-A36

CHINA DISTRICT

Brian N. Watson, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 2015-A34

  • Sinim (Tokyo, Japan, 1903)

CUBA DISTRICT

Gerald Dowden, District Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 2015-A35


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