While many people’s first thought is that calling someone “Master” means that you are supposed to “serve” him, in Freemasonry, the opposite is true. The title of “Master” signifies that of a well-versed “teacher,” and not that of the Almighty. The Master of the Lodge serves the Lodge.
As the lodge’s leader, his duties and responsibilities include everything pertaining to his lodge during his elected year: Ability to perform Ritual and Degree Work, Masonic knowledge of Masonry’s science of morals, symbols, and allegory, a delegation of duties to his officers, a delegation of duties to Lodge Committees, Lodge regalia maintenance and upkeep, Trestleboard/communication, scheduling of all functions, all while providing ongoing Masonic education to the brethren, just to name a few.
It is important to honor and remember the Past Masters who have dedicated their time and energy to teaching and serving others, especially within the Masonic community and local community. By following in their footsteps, we can continue their legacy and strive to make a positive impact on those around us, and they also are a valuable source of guidance and mentorship for current and future members of the Masonic community:
William Lakso 1965
Scott P. Nussey 1976
Richard J. Okerman 1980
Stanley W. Harriott 88,89
D, Hollingsworth 1992,1993
William F. Gallaway III 1995
James B. Parker 1996
James E. LeCuyer 97/98-01-09
David P. Macklin 1999
Leslie W. Kusmirek 2000
Clifford P. Bohnet 2010-2012
Scott Mathieu 2013-14
Malcolm Burdine 2015
Andrew C. Paradis 2016-2018
Christopher W. Murray 2019-2020
Richard Corsini 2020-2022
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