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Members from George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531 joined Brothers from neighboring Lodges to march in the 66th annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 6. The 12^th Masonic District marched along with more than 1,000 people from military units and community organizations to honor Veterans. The Parade traveled along Market Street in Kingston and ended at the Square in Wilkes-Barre.

Pictured at left are Brother Grant Barall, PM, of Nanticoke Lodge No. 541, and Barry Wagner PM, Lodge 531. Pictured below are Brothers from Dallas No. 531; Nanticoke No. 541; Lodge No. 61; Coalville No. 474; Landmark No. 442; and Bro. Barry W. Littleford, District Deputy Grand Master.

George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531 participated in the 1-Day Masonic Journey held on Saturday, Nov 5, 2011, at Masonic Temple, Wilkes-Barre. Worshipful Master Chris Matus gave the First Degree and Senior Warden John Sinclair gave the Second Degree. They were assisted by Brothers Lynn Sheehan, P.M., Noel Kline, and Jim Byers as well as Brethren from Landmark Lodge No. 442. The Third Degree was given by Members of 442. District Deputy Grand Master Barry Littleford led and officiated the day’s program. The event was attended by about 100 members from District 12 lodges. 25 candidates were made Master Masons, 14 from 531. The program was for Blue Lodge only, but candidates were introduced to Consistory and Irem Temple.

The 1-Day Masonic Journey was introduced several years ago as an opportunity to invite interested, quality men who may have busy schedules and numerous business and personal time commitments to join our ranks. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge’s 21st Century Masonic Renaissance, click the logo.

In August, Brother Jim Byers visited the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA, during his trip to Washington D.C.

The George Washington Masonic Memorial’s construction began in 1910 and has experienced renovations and additions all the way up until 1999. It is privately funded through the grateful contributions of Freemasons and others, yet remains open to the public, free of charge, seven days a week. Inside, there are several statues of Brother Washington along with many of his fraternal and personal items such as aprons, furniture, and even locks of his hair. A trip to the Memorial comes highly recommended. Go to www.gwmemorial.org to see more.