2025 Committees (tentative as of 12/04/2024)

Standing Committees....

Audit (3+)

COL Jim Moore

J.J. Brown

Bill McGloin

The Committee on Audit shall consist of not less than three ( 3 ) members appointed by the Worshipful Master immediately on his installation and shall serve until the next Annual Communication, if not sooner discharged by the Worshipful Master. On or before the last regular communication in November each year this Committee shall examine the books and vouchers reflecting all financial transactions of the Lodge, its officers, committees, commissions, trustees, holding associations and others disbursing Lodge funds. Such Auditing Committee shall report to the Lodge the result of its examination at the communication at which the annual election of officers is held. Provided, it shall not be necessary to appoint such Auditing Committee if this Lodge has said accounts annually audited by a Public Accountant.

By-Laws (4+)

Keith Bryant, Chair

Mike Pappafotis

Bill McGloin

The Committee on By-Laws shall consist of not less than four (4) members who shall be appointed by the Worshipful Master immediately on his installation and continue to serve until the next Annual Communication. This Committee shall review and make recommendations on any changes or amendments as they deem necessary for the good of the Lodge.

Relief and Charity (3+)

J.J. Brown, Chair

Mike Pappafotis

Bill McGloin

The Committee of Relief and Charity shall consist of not less than three (3) members appointed by the Worshipful Master immediately following his installation and shall serve until the next Annual Communication, if not sooner discharged by the Worshipful Master. All requests for Relief and Charity shall be brought to the attention of this Committee which shall promptly investigate the case and make such recommendation to the Lodge as the circumstances may warrant This Committee shall concern itself with those cases, where a distressed Worthy Brother, his Wife, Widow or Children, may stand in need of relief and for this purpose is authorized to expend the funds of this Lodge and to draw on the Treasurer thereof in a sum not exceeding Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) when necessary to relieve the immediate distress of such person or persons. Should it be evident to the committee that a sum in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) is required to bring relief then the committee may, upon approval by a majority of the membership of the Lodge present at any regular communication, expend such sum as may be authorized and approved by a said majority of the membership of the Lodge, present at any regular Communication. 

The Committee for Relief and Charity shall also be responsible for all funds received into the Lodge Welfare Fund box and may expend any such sums from the said funds as the Committee may deem justified for the welfare and relief of a distressed Worthy Brother, his Wife, Widow or Children. All such expenditures shall be reported to the Lodge at the next Regular Communication together with a report of any further need that may exist in order that the members present may take such further action in the matter as to them may appear necessary.

In Addition, this committee shall maintain the Widows list and try to communicate with them as often as possible; including Holiday gifts and periodic Socials.

Education (5+)

Marcus Pinson, Chair

Rick Ganas

John Johnson, III

Keith Bryant

Jim Moore

The Committee on Education shall consist of not less than five (5) members and the Junior Deacon shall be the Chairman thereof. This Committee shall be appointed by the Worshipful Master immediately upon his installation and continue to serve until the next Annual Communication. This Committee shall be responsible for the Lodge System of Masonic Education and The Library.

Finance (3+)

Randy Newman, Chair

J.J. Brown

Rick Ganas

Mike Pappafotis

The Committee on Finance shall consist of not less than three (3) members who shall be appointed by the Worshipful Master immediately on his installation and continue to serve until the next Annual Communication. All matters pertaining to Finances may be referred to this committee for their advice and / or recommendations.

        Sub-Committee on Budget [not required by By-Laws]

The Sub-Committee on Budget is not required by the By-Laws. It is suggested that it contain at least three (3) members appointed by the Worshipful Master. All matters pertaining to the preparation of an Annual Budget must be referred to this committee for their advice and / or recommendations. 

Investigation (5+)

Fernando Melo, Chair

Russell McDaniel

Jim Cook

Others as designated by the chairman

The Committee on Investigation shall consist of not less than five (5) members and the Senior Deacon shall be the Chairman thereof This Committee shall be appointed by the Worshipful Master immediately following his installation and continue to serve until the next Annual Communication. This Committee shall be responsible for all investigations.

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER IS A MEMBER OF ALL COMMITTEES

Special Committees....

Membership

Lee Smathers, Chair

Patrick White

J.J. Brown

Awards

Jim Cook, Chair

Mike Pappafotis

Fernando Melo

The Special Committee on Awards shall consist of not less than 3 members and the Secretary shall be the Chairman. The Committee shall be responsible for Masonic and Civic Awards including the timely presentation of Aprons, Pins, Certificates and any Annual awards.

Building & Grounds (and Insurance)

Jim Moore, Chair

J.J. Brown

Fernando Melo

Coaching & Mentoring

Bill McGloin (Coach, Mentor and DW)

Jim Gaddy, (Coach)

Communications & Public Relations

Jim Moore

The Special Committee on Communications & Public Relations shall be responsible for inside and outside communications with Members, other Lodges and the Public. This requires an ongoing commitment to interface with other Lodges, create a Web presence, create and maintain a Social presence (using Facebook, Twitter and other tools), interface with the Media and guarantee that the Lodge puts its best foot forward with one voice to the profane world. In addition, this committee shall create and maintain a Member Directory with Profiles and Skills. Start sending B'day and Anniversary cards. Encourage as many "Open" meetings as possible.  ALL Members using ONE VOICE

Events & Fundraising

J.J. Brown

Russell McDaniel

Mike Pappafotis

History & Library

Mike Pappafotis, Librarian

Keith Bryant, Historian

Red Wagon & Chad's Bracket

Jim Cook

This Special Committee is a liaison Committee and shall consist of not less than 2 members. The Committee shall be responsible for awarding Red Wagons when the Lodge has enough funds to purchase one from Roger Leggett for donation to a local hospital.

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER IS A MEMBER OF ALL COMMITTEES