Events

George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531 Hosts 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Golfers, mark your calendars! The George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531 F&AM is proud to announce its 29th Annual Charity Open Golf Tournament, happening Friday, August 22, 2025, at the beautiful Irem Country Club in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

This much-anticipated event brings together golf enthusiasts, community supporters, and Masons from across the region for a day of fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy — all while enjoying great food and the great outdoors.

Tournament Highlights:

• 11:00 a.m. – Registration and lunch at the Main Pavilion
• 12:30 p.m. – Shotgun start (Captain and Crew format)
• $90 per golfer – Includes greens fees, golf, cart, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages

Special Features:

• $5,000 Hole-in-One Prize
• Trophies & Awards for:
  • Championship, First, and Second Flights
  • Closest to the Line
  • Closest to the Pin
  • Longest Drive
• District Deputy Trophy Competition – Gather a team of four from your lodge and go for glory!

After the final putt drops, participants will be treated to an exceptional dinner under the Main Pavilion, featuring:

• Juicy steak and fresh steamed shrimp
• Locally grown corn on the cob
• Potato salad, draft beverages, and desserts

This event is more than just a golf outing — it’s a cornerstone of the Lodge’s Charity Fund, which supports vital philanthropic efforts and community programs throughout the year.

Important Info:

• Entry Deadline: August 13, 2025
• Proper Golf Attire Required

Register or Learn More:

• Contact Roy Smith at 570-301-4033
• Contact John Sinclair at 570-916-6476

Come out, play a round, and make a difference. Whether you’re swinging for the $5,000 prize or just enjoying a day with friends, your support helps strengthen the community one drive at a time.

At the regular Stated Meeting on June 2, 2025, the following members were recognized for their many years of Masonic Service.

Seventy Years:
Bro. Lyman T. Moore

Sixty Years:
Bro. Richard H. Disque, II, PDDGM
Bro. Donald L. Rome

Fifty Years:
Bro. Bernard D. Walter
Bro. Bernard J. Boback, Jr.
Bro. Harry J. Galletly
Bro. Donald F. Hopkins
Bro. Melvin T. Morris
Bro. Robert N. Nygren, Jr.
Bro. Rodney F. Sennett
Bro. Barry H. Williams
Bro. Charles R. Wilson

George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531 Free and Accepted Masons recently celebrated their 150th anniversary since is was constituted on March 1, 1875.  A banquet was held at the Apple Tree Terrace at Newberry Estates and was attended by representatives from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, members of George M. Dallas Lodge and guests. Highlights of the evening included remarks by the Right Worshipful Grand Master, District Deputy Grand Master 12th District, Worshipful Master George. M. Dallas lodge and a reading of the history of the lodge.  For information on joining George M. Dallas lodge, please visit our website at http://www.lodge531.com.

Pictured  L to R, first row: Daniel W. Lewis, District Deputy Grand Master 12th District, Robert D. Brink, R.W. Deputy Grand Master, Larry A. Derr R.W. Grand Master, Lynn B. Baker Jr., R.W. Junior Grand Warden and Paul M. Rutkowski, Worshipful Master. Second row: Barry T. Wagner P.M. Secretary, John Owens, Junior Warden, Robert J. Shaffer, Treasurer, Kenneth Hinz, Junior Deacon, Leo V. Carr P.M., Senior Warden, Robert Birkland, Senior Master of Ceremonies and Michael Loftus, Senior Deacon.

Brethern, please join us on Wednesday evenings for fellowship at 6:30 p.m. These are informal, come-as-you-are evenings. We will engage in Masonic instruction, sometimes we solve world problems, and most of the time we just have fun. Come join us!