Constituted in 1875, George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531. has the largest brethren in District 12. Named in honor of the 11th U.S. Vice President George M. Dallas, the Lodge has amassed over 825 members.
Each month, Lodge 531 features presentations to educate and entertain regarding Freemasonry, with some open to the public. It also welcomes new members and works to help others take further steps in Freemasonry.
531 continues to serve the public through charitable donations and fund-raising events each year. Several organizations such as the Back Mountain Food Pantry and American Legion Post 672 have benefited from the generosity of our Lodge.
We invite you to explore the pages of our website so that you may become more familiar with Freemasonry and Lodge 531. If you have any questions or are interested in joining our Lodge, please Contact us.
Open Meeting
RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER
LARRY A. DERR
OPEN PRESENTATION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF THE 12th MASONIC DISTRICT
Bro. Daniel W. Lewis, PM
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531
Attendance will be mandatory for all elected Blue Lodge Officers. This will be an open meeting so all are invited to attend, including non-masons, family members, or those who desire to learn more about our Craft. Your attendance is greatly appreciated. This will be an unprecedented opportunity to meet and interact with Masonic Leadership.
150th Anniversary Celebration
150th George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531
Anniversary Celebration
With the Right Worshipful Grand Master and
Grand Lodge Officers
Monday, March 3, 2025
AppleTree Terrace @ Newberry Estates
$35 per person
Hors d’oeuvres
Dinner Buffet
Dessert Buffet
Please contact Bro. Barry T. Wagner, PM, Secretary to make reservations. Payment is due no later than the February 3rd Stated Meeting.
What’s Missing
Do you know what’s missing in Freemasonry?
YOU! Please make a New Year’s resolution to attend our Stated and Extra Meetings. Hear an interesting program, refresh your memory of your entered apprentice, fellow craft, or master mason’s degree. Enjoy some fellowship with the Brethren. Remember, you get out of Freemasonry what you put into it.
Haven’t been to the lodge lately? Never be concerned about an entrance examination as a member of George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531. If requested, your current membership card is all that is needed to attend a Stated or Extra Meeting. No other questions will be asked. Come out for a great meal and terrific fellowship. Hope to see you soon at Lodge.
My Brother’s Keeper
Brethren, the ladies of the Trucksville United Methodist Church make bed rolls for the homeless in Wilkes-Barre for the winter months as part of the My Brother’s Keeper: Maker’s of Ugly Quilts program. These bed rolls are tied together with USED neckties to maintain the roll. If you have any USED neckties you no longer want, please drop them off at the lodge and we will make sure they are donated to this program.
Pay Your Dues On-Line
As part of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge’s 21st Century Masonic Renaissance, Members can now pay dues online. All necessary measures have been taken to ensure safe financial transactions and that payments are properly recorded and disbursed. And as always, you can pay dues in person or by mail making checks payable to George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531 F. & A. M.. Dues paid online will incur a $3.25 processing fee.
You can also add a voluntary donation to our charity fund in the same transaction if you like.
Masonic Ritual
The 21st Masonic District School of Instruction meets each month on the 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Monday at:
Masonic Temple
25 North Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Instruction in all phases of Masonic Ritual are available. Instruction begins at 7:00 p.m.
January 14 – Qualifying
January 20 – Business of the Lodge
Request
The Worshipful Master requests that first and second-line signers of petitions be present for the stated meetings when the petition is presented and balloted and at extra meetings when the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason degrees are conferred.
Thank You