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Sunday, December 29, 2013
Article About The Grand Lodge of Tennessee
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
2014 Officers Installed
On December 21, 2013 the newly elected/appointed officers of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 were installed during an open installation. Many family members and brethren were in attendance, travelling as far as Memphis, TN, and enjoyed a terrific meal, fellowship, and ceremony.
Past Grand Master Tom Boduch conducted the installation of the officers during the event. The new officers are to be congratulated on their election/appointments and all of the brethren of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 look forward to a prosperous year both within and outside the lodge.
Front Row L-R; Jerry Thomas Asberry-Junior Deacon, William Lee Morrow-Senior Deacon, David Isaac Oppenheim P.M.-Chaplain, Dale Hicks-Senior Warden, Jerry Dale Asberry-Worshipful Master, Thomas Boduch-Past Grand Master, Keith Byrd Jr-Junior Warden, G. Daniel Mata-Secretary, P.M.
Past Grand Master Tom Boduch conducted the installation of the officers during the event. The new officers are to be congratulated on their election/appointments and all of the brethren of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 look forward to a prosperous year both within and outside the lodge.
Back Row L-R; Jimmie Franklin P.M.-Marshal, Anthony Hinds-Tiler, Charles William Jones-Treasuer, P.M., Ruben Gerald Hilligoss– Junior Steward, Johnny Wayne South Jr-Senior Steward.
Brother Dale Hicks-Senior Warden (L) and Worshipful Master Jerry Dale Asberry (R)
Brother Will Morrow-Senior Deacon(L), Past Master David Oppenheim (C),
and Worshipful Master Jerry Dale Asberry (R)
Worshipful Master Jerry Dale Asberry (L) and Brother Keith Byrd-Junior Warden (R)
Enjoying a great meal
Past Grand Master Tom Boduch (L) and Past Master David Oppenheim (R)
Worshipful Master Jerry Dale Asberry (L) and Past Grand Master Tom Boduch (R)
3 Generations of Asberry's.
Worshipful Master Jerry Dale Asberry (L), Jonathan Asberry (son of Jerry Dale), and Brother Jerry T. Asberry-Junior Deacon (R)
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Past Master Recognized
On December 21, 2013 the officers and brethren of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 presented the outgoing Worshipful Master, David I. Oppenheim, with his Past Masters Apron.
Jerry Dale Asberry, Worshipful Master, presented Brother David with the apron and thanked David for his untiring efforts in the lodge, leadership, and guidance throughout 2013.
Jerry Dale Asberry, Worshipful Master, presented Brother David with the apron and thanked David for his untiring efforts in the lodge, leadership, and guidance throughout 2013.
Past Master David I. Oppenheim (L) and Worshipful Master Jerry Dale Asberry (R)
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Most Worshipful Grand Master of F.&.A.M. of Tennessee Visits
Most Worshipful Grand Master (MWGM) of Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee Roy C. Etherton, along with many other Grand Lodge Officers, assisted in conferring a Master Mason Degree at Jamestown Lodge No. 281 on December 17, 2013.
Brother Robert E. Rains was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason during a solemn degree conferral. Many Grand Lodge Officers and visitors from many lodges assisted in the conferral which was deemed as one of the best ever.
The Worshipful Master, Wardens, and Brethren of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 wish to send a sincere THANK YOU to the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Officers, and visitors for all of the hard work completed during the conferral.
Brother Rains is to be commended and congratulated for the hard work and dedication he gave to reach this milestone.
Brother Robert E. Rains was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason during a solemn degree conferral. Many Grand Lodge Officers and visitors from many lodges assisted in the conferral which was deemed as one of the best ever.
The Worshipful Master, Wardens, and Brethren of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 wish to send a sincere THANK YOU to the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Officers, and visitors for all of the hard work completed during the conferral.
Brother Rains is to be commended and congratulated for the hard work and dedication he gave to reach this milestone.
Brother Rains and MWGM Roy Etherton (Both Center) and members of the degree team.
Shown below is the MWGM presenting Brother Rains with a Grand Master's Pin and Knife.
MWGM Etheron (R) and Brother Rains (R)
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25 Year Member Recognized
On December 17, 2013 Most Worshipful Grand Master (MWGM) Roy C. Etherton, MWGM of Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee, presented Brother Charlie Jones with his 25 year pin and certificate. Brother Jones has been a faithful Brother of the fraternity for over a quarter of a century and Jamestown Lodge No. 281 is lucky and honored to have him as a member and Brother.
The members of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 CONGRATULATE Brother Jones on this milestone.
The members of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 CONGRATULATE Brother Jones on this milestone.
Brother Charlie Jones(L) and MWGM Roy C. Etheron (R)
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Saturday, December 14, 2013
Lodge Brothers Inducted Into Military Orders
Two Brothers of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 who are currently serving in the U.S. Military were recently inducted into military orders during the annual 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Holiday Ball in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Brother/Sergeant First Class Keith Byrd was inducted as a member of the Order of St. Maurice (http://www.infantryassn.com/pages/awards.html) and Brother/Master Sergeant Jerry Dale Asberry was inducted as a member of the Order of St. George (https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=USAA&WebCode=051).
Both Brothers are to be congratulated on their achievements and the Brethren of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 extends CONGRATULATIONS to each of them.
Brother/Sergeant First Class Keith Byrd was inducted as a member of the Order of St. Maurice (http://www.infantryassn.com/pages/awards.html) and Brother/Master Sergeant Jerry Dale Asberry was inducted as a member of the Order of St. George (https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=USAA&WebCode=051).
Both Brothers are to be congratulated on their achievements and the Brethren of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 extends CONGRATULATIONS to each of them.
Brother Keith Byrd (L) and Brother Jerry Dale Asberry(R)
Shown with their respective medals.
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Worshipful Master Presented with Past Master License Plate
Brother David I. Oppenheim, Worshipful Master of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 was presented with a lodge Past Master License Plate from Past Master Paul Morgerson during the December 2013 stated meeting.
Brother Paul had a special saying engraved on the back of the license plate to remind Brother David of his term in office. I recommend that you ask Brother Oppenheim about what it says and its meaning.
Brother Paul had a special saying engraved on the back of the license plate to remind Brother David of his term in office. I recommend that you ask Brother Oppenheim about what it says and its meaning.
Worshipful Master David Oppenheim (L) and Brother Paul Morgerson P.M. (R)
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Fentress County Travelling Gavel Travels Again
During the December 2013 stated meeting the Fentress County Travelling Gavel, which has resided at Jamestown Lodge No. 281 for several months, was retrieved by members of Little Crab Lodge No. 614. The Fentress County Travelling Gavel was donated by Brother Mark Walker Past Master of Clarkrange Lodge No. 605 to promote Masonic fellowship, brotherhood, and Masonic values. Worshipful Master Keith Harrison, of Little Crab Lodge No. 614, took possession of the gavel.
Only lodges located in Fentress County are authorized to retrieve the gavel from another lodge which has the gavel in possession. In order for another lodge to retrieve the gavel, for their lodge, the following requirements must be met;
1) If conferring an Entered Apprentice (EA) Degree, a minimum of Seven(7) EA's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
2) If conferring a Fellowcraft (FC) Degree, a minimum of Five(5) FC's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
3) If conferring a Master Mason (MM) Degree, a minimum of three(3) MM's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
4) If attending a stated meeting, a minimum of three(3) MM's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
In the event of a tie, between two lodges, count the total number of years as a Mason. Highest number gets the gavel.
Only lodges located in Fentress County are authorized to retrieve the gavel from another lodge which has the gavel in possession. In order for another lodge to retrieve the gavel, for their lodge, the following requirements must be met;
1) If conferring an Entered Apprentice (EA) Degree, a minimum of Seven(7) EA's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
2) If conferring a Fellowcraft (FC) Degree, a minimum of Five(5) FC's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
3) If conferring a Master Mason (MM) Degree, a minimum of three(3) MM's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
4) If attending a stated meeting, a minimum of three(3) MM's from another lodge must be present from opening to closing.
In the event of a tie, between two lodges, count the total number of years as a Mason. Highest number gets the gavel.
Worshipful Master David Oppenheim (L) and Worshipful Master Keith Harrison(R)
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Mason of the Year Announced
During the December 2013 stated meeting, Worshipful Master David Oppenheim informed the craft that he had observed many great deeds done by many of the lodge members throughout his term of office. While many Brethren personified the true values of a Mason, one Brother showed exceptional leadership and lived the Masonic values and was deemed to be a worthy of having been chosen as MASON of the YEAR.
Brother William L. Morrow, Junior Deacon, of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 was presented with the Mason of the Year plaque for 2013. The craft congratulated Brother Morrow on his accomplishments.
Brother William L. Morrow, Junior Deacon, of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 was presented with the Mason of the Year plaque for 2013. The craft congratulated Brother Morrow on his accomplishments.
Worshipful Master David Oppenheim (L) and Brother William Morrow (R)
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