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 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.

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.

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.

Worshipful Master David Oppenheim (L) and Brother William Morrow (R)

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Master Mason Degrees Conferred by Upper Cumberland Scottish Rite Degree Team

At a called meeting on August 16, 2013 at Green Pond Lodge No. 703 the Upper Cumberland Scottish Rite Degree Team conferred two Master Mason Degrees. The night was filled with friendship and brotherly love as the two Brothers, Jacob Byrd and James Tommy Harris, were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

Brothers James Tommy Harris and Jacob Byrd (front and center)

and members of the Upper Cumberland Scottish Rite Degree Team

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Lodge "Quarry Work" Happening

From Worshipful Master David I. Oppenheim;

Gentlemen. On Saturday, September 7, 2013 I will need every available able bodied Mason or non mason to please be at the Lodge at 8:00 AM ready to work. Wear your sweating clothes and bring a shovel. Our lodge property is in dire repair by way of a drainage ditch. Water is seeping into our tenant’s offices and we cannot continue to let this happen. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show up to help.

Our Secretary, Daniel Mata, has secured someone with a backhoe to dig the trench, therefore you will not be required to dig that much mostly setting down the corrugated pipe and cover it with rock.

We will need your help. We can get this done in a few hours and have fun doing it.  The lodge will provide lunch for FREE.

BROTHERS I EXPECT EVERYONE TO PITCH IN. Bring a friend, even if he’s not a Mason, who knows he can become one.

Yours fraternally,

David Oppenheim 

Worshipful Master

Jamestown Lodge No. 281

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Certificate of Third Degree Proficiency Awarded

During the July 2013 stated meeting Brother Tommy Dale Delk Jr was examined and found proficient on the Third Degree lecture.  Brother Delk was instructed by Brother G. Daniel Mata P.M., Brother Delk is to be commended for the hard work and dedication that he gave in order to obtain the certificate.  All of the Brothers of Jamestown Lodge No. 281 congratulate Brother Delk on this accomplishment.

Brother Tommy Delk Jr (L) being presented with the Certificate of Proficiency
of the 3rd Degree Lecture by
 Worshipful Master David Oppenheim (R)




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