BLOOD DRIVE

Special Recognition by

Grand Lodge

During the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge in April of 2010, Penns Grove-Excelsior Lodge was recognized for its outstanding work in hosting Blood Drives. MW William H. Berman awarded the lodge with two plaques:

 1. Donation of 570 Pints of Blood" which had been collected at the past year's drives, More than any other lodge in the state.

2. "83 Pints of Blood in One Day" also more than any other lodge in the state.

3.in addition R.W. Charles G. Hocknell, Jr. (Past Master and present District Deputy Grand Master )was awarded a plaque for donating over 17 gallons of blood through, many years of donating.

 

Penns Grove-Excelsior Lodge Heritage Night

PennsGrove-Excelsior Lodge #54 celebrated its Masonic roots at their regular communication on February 3, 2010.  Included among those in attendance were twelve past masters.  The celebration was inspired by the 150th calendar year since Excelsior Lodge #54 was constituted in 1860.  However, the presentation did not stop there.  Equal time was also given to the history of PennsGrove Lodge #162 which was constituted in 1889.  The historical review ended with the 1996 merger of these two lodges with charts showing how the lodge fits into the historical context of all other lodges in the area.

 Past Masters of Excelsior Lodge #54 in attendance (starting far left):  James J Claxton (Worshipful Master 1985) Frankie J. Mitchell (W.M. 1978, 1991); Howard J. Hopkins (W.M. 1977) Sidney L. Riley (W.M. 1971).

 

 

Past Masters of PennsGrove Lodge #162 (starting far left):  Grady D. Young, Jr. (W.M. 1986); Harry S. May, III (W.M. 1978); Wayne W. Mulford, Sr. (W.M. 1974); Russell B. Nichols (W.M. 1976).

 

 

Past Masters of the Merged lodge first known as PennsGrove Lodge #54 and finally changed to PennsGrove-Excelsior #54: Ronald D. Miller(W.M. 2010); Bruce E. Campbell (W.M. 2008); Brian J. Martins (W.M. 2006); William D. Johnson (W.M. 2009); Harry S. May, III (W.M. 2001-02); Wayne W. Mulford, Sr. (W.M. 2000); Charles G. Hocknell, Jr. (W.M. 2004 and present D.D.G.M of the 21st Masonic District).

 

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST

 

 

A Breakfast was held March 28. It served as a fundraiser and an opportunity to interact with friends and the public.

 

ARC of Glocuester and Salem Counties

 

 

Visting speakers form the Salem County ARC gave a presentation at the June Meeting.  The speakers were Ms. Shirley Brooks, Associate Executive Director, and Ms/ Rebecca Call, Employment Specialist.

 

 

Preparations were being make in this picture for the Gloucester County ARC Walk.

 

 

 

Food and Clowns were on hand for the Salem County ARC Walk.

 

 Gold Token Luncheon and Celebration

 

 

 

Members of the District were honored for 50 years or more service to Freemasonry at the Gold Token Luncheon and Ceremony held at PennsGrove-Excelsior Lodge on June 26. Among the honorees was James Paris, member of PennsGrove-Excelsior Lodge, seen here receiving his award for 60 years in Masonry.

 

New Master Masons