MWGM Mike Taylor traveled to Ashville #186 to Raise Brother Harris Trent Godfrey to the Sublime Degree of MM on March 10. Brother Taylor was one of over 25 in attendance for the degree, including DGT James Grigsby and other Grand Lodge committee members. The Degree itself was conferred beautifully, and attendees enjoyed an excellent pot-luck dinner between sections.
Brethren, I am a strong proponent of wearing our Masonic insignia every day. Many of us wear rings with the Square and Compasses on them. Some wear Masonic lapel pins and other jewelry items. We also proudly display our distinctive Alabama Freemasonry car tags which demonstrates to anyone… Read more
We now have our new Bicentennial Lapel Pins available for order in our Secretary’s Secure Store located on our website. If you are interested in ordering one, please have your Secretary order them on our website, or by their usual means of ordering Lodge Supplies. The pins are listed at $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Read more
The Grand Lodge of Alabama now offers an electronic solution for our Lodge Secretaries to order supplies from our office. If you choose not to use our electronic method, you may download a traditional order form from the Grand lodge Member Database to print and mail in.
In order to view or order these items, you must request an account from the Internet Committee. We will review each request, and after verification through our Grand Lodge Member Database, we will grant access to Lodge Secretaries and designated Assistant Secretaries.
To request Access, please complete the following request form:
On Saturday, January 18th, 2020, the Grand Lodge Corporate Board met in Montgomery to administer the business of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Alabama. During this meeting, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Ron Andress informed the board of some recent medical procedures he has endured and as a result of this and his several additional Fraternal commitments, he felt it necessary to tender his resignation as the Grand Treasurer of our Grand Lodge. It was with a sincere heavy heart that we accepted his resignation. MW Brother Andress has faithfully served our Grand Lodge in many capacities over the years but his time as Grand Treasurer has been truly remarkable. During his tenure, our Grand Lodge has remained financially sound and our Charitable Endowment is one of the most solvent in the nation. I have often joked that MW Brother Ron treated the Grand Lodge finances like it was his own money. But Brethren, that is exactly what we want in a Grand Treasurer. We should always seek a person who will ensure that our finances are well-guarded and that the budgets approved by the Brethren are adhered to and not over-executed. MW Brother Andress has performed these duties in an exemplary manner and deserves the respect and admiration of each Brother in this State. On behalf of the Corporate Board and the Craft wherever dispersed, I offer MW Brother Ron Andress our sincere appreciation for a job Extremely Well-Done!
As Grand Master, it is my responsibility to appoint a well-qualified Brother to serve the remainder of MW Brother Andress’s term as Grand Treasurer. After much thought and consideration, and with the consent of the Corporate Board, I have appointed Brother Zachary Allen Holmes to serve as Grand Treasurer for the remainder of this Masonic Term of Office. I have known Brother Zach for several years and he has my complete trust, faith, and confidence. I have served with him as a District Lecturer and I know first-hand his dedication to our Fraternity and the Brethren of Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University in 2004 and has served as the Mayor of Loachapoka, Alabama where he has been responsible for the financial planning and budget execution for the municipality. He is active in the York Rite and is a 32 Degree KCCH Scottish Rite Mason in the Montgomery Valley. Based on his formal education and real-world fiscal experience, I am confident he will serve us well in this most important capacity. Please join me in congratulating Brother Zach Holmes on his appointment as the Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Alabama.
Another Christmas has come and gone. As I sit in my chair near the Christmas Tree sipping coffee with my dog in my lap, I watch the twinkling lights and gaze upon the numerous ornaments which decorate it. In the quietness of this moment, I find myself reflecting on the numerous memories embodied in this tree and am reminded of so many Christmases past…. Read more
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving week-end this year, I would like to take a moment and let each of you know how very Thankful I am to be a part of our Great Fraternity. I am especially Thankful for… Read more
Brethren,
Please review the attached PDF. It contains changes to the Alabama Masonic Code which will be presented during the 2019 Grand Lodge Session. Please review and make sure your Lodge’s voting delegates are well informed on the proposed changes.
Brethren, please be advised by receipt of this notification that the 2019 Annual Communication of your Grand Lodge will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention facility in downtown Montgomery, Alabama on November 12th & 13th, 2019. Grand Lodge registration credentials and related information for the Lodges will be forth coming in the near future.
You will find an enclosed registration form for the Embassy Suites facility along with information for alternate accommodations.
Sunday: For your planning information there will be a Committee on Work practice session on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM (Nov. 10th) the Embassy Suites Ballroom. There will also be a 5:00 PM Sunday Church service on that date in the Ballroom.
Monday: The Committee on Work will exemplify the Alabama Masonic Ritual on Monday (Nov. 11th) beginning at 9:00 AM. We will have a Secretary’s meeting after the Committee on Work session.
Tuesday: The gavel will rap for the official opening of the 2019 Grand Lodge Communication at 9:00 AM (Nov. 12th). The Grand Lodge “First Session” will be called off at noon for lunch. The Grand Lodge “Second Session” will convene at l:00 PM at the Embassy Ballroom for further business of the Grand Lodge.
Wednesday: Grand Lodge will convene at 8:00 AM (Nov. 13th) for the last “Third Session”. Unfinished business will be taken up with election and installation of Grand Lodge Officers to end the 2019 Annual Communication.
Be advised that the Credentials Committee will be registering members at the Embassy Suites on Sunday, Nov. 10th from l:00 – 4:00 PM. Registration on Monday, Nov. 11th will be from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Tuesday, Nov. 12th from 7:00 AM – I l:00 AM.
Fraternally,
Teddy R. Grogan, Jr., PGM
Grand Secretary
This modified image of a US Flag was brought to my attention in the past few days. This modified flag was made and promoted as a fundraiser for an Alabama Lodge that I did not give permission to do, nor would I have. I believe the US Flag should stand alone without any images of ANY KIND on it. I love our Fraternity with all my heart and respect, cherish and am proud of the Masonic Symbol of the Square and Compasses. But it has no place on the US Flag! In saying this, I do not want any Alabama Mason to distribute, sell, purchase or display this modified flag. Read more
