Monday September 25, 2023
NELMS LODGE #323
50-Year Apron Award
to
COL Jim Moore
by
PGM Jan Giddens
Meal:
Beef and okra stew, rice pilaf, salad and dessert.
-08/24/2023
“Bill” Stephens
November 16, 1931 – August 24, 2023
William Roy Stephens, age 91, of Mableton, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor Matt Roskind officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Smyrna.
Born in Natchez, MS, Mr. Stephens lived most of his life in Mableton, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Korean War. William worked at Lockheed for several years. His deceased mother, Eula Stephens, was a riveter at the Bell Bomber Plant in World War II. His father was an electrician. He retired from the Automatic Controls Company after many years of employment. He was also a long-time member of the Masonic Lodges in Mableton and Smyrna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann Stephens.
Survivors include Daughters: Janet Holter and Julie Bates; Son-in-law, Frank Bates; Granddaughter, Stephanie Rowell; Grand Son-in-law Casey Rowell; Grandson, Jason Andersen; Grandson-in-law, Adam Price; Great Granddaughter, Grayce Rowell; Sister-in-law, Sherry Stephens; Two nephews, 2 nieces, many great nieces and great nephews, many great-great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory.
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08/03/2023
The bright and shining soul of Fran Goodnow is now at peace with her mom, dad and Brother Jim. No more pain, only peace.
....as of 640pm.
--Brother David Goodnow
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but, it started with water damage from frozen pipes in the Fire Suppression System!<Click here for more Info and Photos>
The EAST 02/22/2023
The WEST 02/22/2023
Everybody pitches in!
DUES & DONATIONS
You can now Pay your dues or make a donation to the Lodge right here on our website. There is only a small processing fee for the convenience of dues-payment; and no fee at all for any donations. Thanks!!
A note about the donation selection for the Grand Lodge Per Capita tax - this amount is included in your annual dues. However, if you are an Emeritus or Life member, you deservedly do not pay dues any more. This is just a way that you can help the lodge by volunteering to cover the Grand Lodge fixed costs.
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Fathers and Sons.....
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SUMMER DRESS CODE FOR OFFICERS....Light pants, nice white or blue ShirtStarts - April 10th, 20232023 OfficersFernando Melo, WMJim Gaddy, SWRandy Newman, JWJim Cook, SEMike Pappafotis, TRDavid Kilgore, CHBill McGloin, SDMarcus Pinson, JDChris Ryle, SSJ.J. Brown, JSRussell McDaniel, TY
156 Members!
All others, please dress appropriately for a meeting!
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RECENT ACTIVITY
David Kilgore receives respect with a prominent place in the Lodge...
Russell McDaniel receives his Past Master's Apron 2/13/2023. . . . .
Bill Stephens receives blanket from OES!
Our Brother from Smyrna Turkey!
Our local Chapter of Rainbow Girls receive a certificate of Recognition on the 100th Anniversary of IORG
Worshipful Brother COL Jim Moore receives his Past Masters Apron from Worshipful Master Russell McDaniel Monday Jan 10, 2022 Go Dawgs!
CHRISTMAS 2020
CHRISTMAS 2021
HELLO!!
The goal of the Nelms Degree Team is to present the ancient Masonic degrees to new Masons via allegory, symbols, and historical lessons. The brethren on the Nelms Degree Team are devoted to helping each new Mason, as well as each other, improve themselves in Freemasonry by putting our best apron forward.
Wor Bro JASON WELDON
DEGREE TEAM FOUNDER
2020 Annual Installation
Our own Brother Bill McGloin was
elected 2021 Worshipful Master
at James E Sledge Daylight Lodge #742
Congratulations Wor Bro Bill!
COBB COUNTY MEMORIAL CLUB
2019 Demolay Pin
presented to
Worshipful Master
Jerry Henry
By
Secretary Jim Cook
135th Annual Communication
2021 ELECTION RESULTS
December 2020
Jim Moore, Worshipful Master
Fernando Melo, Senior Warden
Russell McDaniel, Junior Warden
Randy Newman, Treasurer
Jim Cook, Secretary
and Appointments
David Kilgore, Chaplain
Jim Gaddy, Senior Deacon
Mike Pappafotis, Junior Deacon
Senior Steward
Junior Steward
Bill Stephens, Tyler
Jim Cook, Children's Home Ambassador
Bill McGloin, Director of Work
Audit Committee:
Mike Pappafotis, Bill McGloin, Russell McDaniel
Click here for more Information
STARS FOR OUR TROUPS
PORTAL TO MYSTERIES OF FREEMASONRY
2020 DEDICATION OF 4th COTTAGE AT CHILDREN'S HOME
LANDSCAPING
is now being provided by
Anita Gaines
In memory of her Father and our beloved Brother
1976 PWM George Gaines
We can't thank you enough Anita!
Please take notice of the Nelms Lodge grounds! Through an exceedingly gracious gift, Anita Gaines (daughter of the late W. Bro. George Gaines) has funded the landscaping of Nelms Lodge as a way to thank the lodge and fraternity that meant so much to her father for 60+ years of his life. In 2015 Ms. Gaines hired a landscaper to mow, trim, and blow once or twice per month. In itself, this was a tremendous help to our lodge, but Ms. Gaines did not stop there. She also had a retaining wall built between our parking lot and CVS, and new flower beds installed in several areas. We were able to install a gate in 2015 to help protect our property, and jonquil flower beds on either side of the front door (along the front side of the building). Thanks to her generosity, our lodge now looks better than ever. A plaque was installed on the new wall in dedication to W. Bro. Gaines via his daughter, Ms. Anita Gaines. Thank you Ms. Gaines!
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2022 MASTER MASONS
J.J. Brown
Lucas Hopkins
Rick Ganus
2021 MASTER MASONS
Chris Ryle (11/27/21)
2020 MASTER MASONS
Collin Hatcher (01/13/20)
2019 MASTER MASONS
Michael Cook (11/30/19)
2018 MASTER MASONS
Tad Mercer (4/23/18)
Bill Lobe (11/17/2018)
2017 MASTER MASONS
Ryan Parrott
2016 MASTER MASONS
Fernando Melo
Russ Cook
Gill Lopez
Paul Purdue
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