Bro. Steve Thomas receives his Life Membership in Perpuity from Wor Jim Hart. LMIP provides lasting financial support to the Grand Lodge of Virginia and Franklin Lodge by entering 16 year's dues into an endowment.
Franklin Masonic Lodge No 151 A.F.&A.M. recently held their election and installation for the new officers of the lodge for 2012. New officers for 2012 are pictured above, as follows:
First Row( l-r): Joe Carr, Senior Deacon; Joel Bradshaw, Senior Warden; Jim Hart Worshipful Master; Welton Deshields, Junior Warden; Steve Thomas, Junior Deacon.
Back Row: Gerald Elks, Treasurer Pro-Tem for Kevin Insull; Gerald Whitley, Chaplain; Ricky Delk, Junior Steward; Sam Butler, Senior Steward Pro-Tem for Kim Hall; Greg Jackson, Secretary; Eric Lehew, Marshall Pro-Tem for Ralph Tayloe; and David Drewry, Tiler.
This post, converted from a Grand Lodge of Massachussetts VHS tape, is a poignant reminder of why you may have become a Mason, or why someone may desire to join our Craft. [15 min]