"We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage... For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out."
~ Brother Theodore Roosevelt
A native of Waco, Texas, Most Worshipful Brother Karl Hinkle grew up in Colorado Springs. MWB Karl began his Masonic journey in 1992 while living in Omaha, Nebraska, and continued following his return to Colorado Springs. He is a Past Master of El Paso Lodge #13.
MWB Karl was the charter Worshipful Master of Enlightenment Lodge #198, serving our Lodge while it operated under dispensation in 2007, and through our first two years under charter during 2008 and 2009. He also holds plural membership in Blackhawk Lodge #11 and is an associate member in the Lodge of Living Stones #4957 in Leeds, England. MWB Karl has been honored to be coroneted a 33rd degree, Inspector General Honorary in the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction and he currently serves as the Sovereign Grand Inspector General for Colorado. MWB Karl has received the designation of KYCH in the York Rite, is a past Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for Colorado and he is a member of Al Kaly Shrine and has been admitted to numerous invitational Masonic bodies.
Originally a native of San Diego, CA, Brother Zach Smith began his Masonic journey in La Mesa Lodge#0407, La Mesa CA where he was Initiated, Passed, and Raised in 2008. Worshipful Brother Zach is the sitting Worshipful Master of Manitou Lodge #68 in Colorado Springs, CO. He is also actively involved in Scottish Rite, serving as the Class Director for the Southern Colorado Consistory, and Assistant Director of Education.
Brother Zach joined Enlightenment Lodge in 2023, and currently serves as our Senior Warden
Worshipful Brother Dave was initiated, passed, and raised a Master Mason in 1985 at East Gate Lodge #555 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2012, he affiliated with Centurion Lodge #195 in Monument, Colorado, which became his home Lodge, where he later served at Worshipful master in 2018. That same year, he affiliated with Enlightenment Lodge #198, where he served as Treasurer for three years.
in 2014, Worshipful Brother Dave continued his Masonoic journey by joining the Colorado Springs York Rite. He served as Excellent High Priest of Colorado Springs Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Thrice Illustrious master of Zabud Council #8 Cryptic Masons, and Eminent Commander of Pikes Peak Commandery #6 Knights Templar in 2020.
Subsequently, he was appointed to the Grand Line of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Colorado. For the 2025-2026 York Rite Masonic year, he served as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest for Colorado.
In other appendant Masonic bodies, Dave has served Gofannin Council #315 , Allied Masonic Degees as Sovereign Master and Secretary. Other organizations for which he is also a member include: Kencora Council #8 Knights Masons, the Red Cross of Constantine, York Rite Sovereign College, the Knights of York Cross of Honor (KYCH), the Royal Order of Scotland, and Ish Sodi.
Worshipful Brother Barry Nightingale was born in California, and Initiated, Passed, and Raised in Ute Pass Lodge #188, Woodland Park, Colorado where he was Worshipful Master in 2015. He became a member of Enlightenment Lodge #198, in 2015. WB Nightingale was coroneted a 33rd degree Inspector General Honorary, served as past Master of the Lodge of Perfection, and currently serves as the Personal Representative to the Deputy of the Supreme Council for the Southern Colorado Consistory of Scottish Rite. Active in York Rite, he is a Past Excellent High Priest, Past Thrice Illustrious Master, and Past Commander of the Colorado Springs York Rite Bodies. He received the Knight Ish Sodi (Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Colorado) in 2013. He is Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Colorado and serves as the Governor of the York Rite Sovereign College. He was inducted into the Red Cross of Constantine in 2015. He is also served as Sovereign Master of Gofannin Council #315, Allied Masonic Degrees. He is a past District Lecturer for the Grand Lodge of Colorado. In 2022, WB Barry Nightingale was recognized for his singular commitment and dedication to the Craft; Receiving Mason of the Year for Colorado.
Worshipful Brother Don Mangin was Initiated, Passed, and Raised in Pueblo Lodge #17, in Pueblo, Colorado. He affiliated with Enlightenment Lodge #198 in 2008, as a Charter Member. Currently, WB Don serves as the Secretary for Pueblo Lodge #17 and the Senior Steward for Enlightenment Lodge #198.
Brother Peter Stoneham was Initiated, Passed, and Raised in Enlightenment Lodge and currently serves as our Junior Deacon.
Most Worshipful Brother Michael McMillan was Initiated, Passed, and Raised in South Pueblo Lodge #31, in Pueblo, Colorado. He affiliated with Enlightenment Lodge #198 in 2008, as a Charter Member and is very active in numerous Masonic bodies and organizations across the jurisdiction, including the Scottish Rite where he is a 33° Inspector General Honorary. Currently, MWB Michael currently serves as member of the Grand Lodge Jurisprudence Committee and the Fraternal Relations Committee.
MWB Michael McMillan served as the Grand Master of Masons for Colorado in 2014.
Worshipful Brother Scott Casey was Initiated, Passed, and Raised in Centurion Daylight Lodge #195, in Monument, Colorado. He affiliated with Enlightenment Lodge #198 in 2008, and served as its Worshipful Master in 2014 & 2015. Fully engaged as a Freemason, WB Scott is an active member of the Scottish Rite as well as the York Rite Chapter, Council and Commandery, and a Frater of the Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis. His personal areas of interest include the studies of Gnosticism, Martinism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Hermeticism. He has also studied Kaballah at length with the Kaballah Centre.
Brother Daniel Bjorklund was initiated into Enlightenment lodge 198 January 2014, passed to the degree of a FC August 2015 and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason August 2017. Since then he has held the positions of Junior and Senior Steward and Junior and Senior Deacon, and Junior Warden.