Tuesday, October 8, 2024 At the October Regular Communication on Tuesday, October 8th the Lodge invited all the local Past Masters of Myrtle Beach 353 Lodge to join us. Special personalized invitations were sent out, and those who accepted joined us for dinner and the meeting are pictured below.
Also at the October meeting an Honorary Membership was presented to Brother Matthew Szanca, from Omni Lodge #509, Pittsburgh PA. Brother Szanca visits our Lodge often when he is down in our area, and also donates time in helping out whenever the Lodge needs help. Pictured below are WM Phil Workman (L) presenting Brother Matthew Szanca (R) with his Honorary Membership card.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 On Tuesday, September 10th, at the Regular Communication, two Annual Awards were presented. Pictured below is WB Dale Todd (L), receiving his 25 year Pin from DDGM, RWB Randy Durant (R). Congratulations WB Todd.
Also, a 50-year Award was presented. In the picture below is WM Phil Workman (L) with Brother Hubert R. Elvis, Jr. (C) who received his 50-year Certificate, Pin and Lifetime Dues Card from DDGM, RWB Randy Durant (R). Congratulations Brother Hubert.
Thursday, August 29, 2024 On Thursday, August 29, 2024 Myrtle Beach 353 put on an EA Degree for two Candidates. Pictured below are Brother Joshua Heisman (L) and Brother Joseph Perry who both took their EA Degree. Congratulation Brothers, and we look forward to supporting you as you take your next steps toward becoming Master Masons.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 At our Regular Communication on August 13th, a 25-year Pin was presented to WB Bud Laws. Pictured below is WB Bud Laws (L) who received his Pin from RWB Don Cox (R). Congratulations, WB Bud!
July, 2024 As most of you know, the canopy at the back door of our Lodge was blown down and damaged beyond repair during a storm in December. We ordered a new one in in June, and although it took a few weeks for the new materials to come-in, we are pleased to say that at the end of July the structure was replaced – and is pictured below.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Pictured below is Brother Fred (“Clem”) Campbell from Belvedere Lodge #388 in Belvedere, SC (Left) receiving his Honorary Membership Card from WM Phil Workman (Right) at our July Regular Communication meeting. Brother Clem comes to our Lodge frequently whenever he is staying in our area and helps us out wherever and whenever he can. We welcome him as an Honorary Member of Myrtle Beach Lodge 353.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 The picture below was taken at our June Regular Communication, of our Myrtle Beach 353 Brothers along with visitors from other local lodges, and with our WM Phil Workman (center) are special visitors RWB Tommy Watson, Deputy Grand Master on his right and RWB Randy Durant, 29th District Deputy Grand Master on his left.
Monday, May 13, 2024 On Monday, May 13th, eleven members of Myrtle Beach 353 visited Conway Lodge 65, and captured their flag and the Traveling Gavel. Pictured below are WM Phil Workman, holding Conway’s flag (L), Brother Frank Haney with the Traveling Gavel (C) and Conway 65 WM Jason McCoy (R). Thanks to all the Myrtle Beach 353 Brothers who participated
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April 24 – 26, 2024 SC Grand Lodge was held in Charleston Wednesday, April 24th thru Friday, April 26th. WB Phil Workman, Senior Warden Brother Ed Vanderbilt, Junior Warden Brother Dino Barr and RWB Myron Creel attended the meetings, along with Secretary RWB Don Cox, DDGM of 29th District – all representing our Lodge. It was RWB Don Cox’s final “official” attendance as DDGM after a three-year appointment. Pictured below are RWB Don Cox with his wife, Jane at the Thursday night Grand Lodge banquet.
Thursday, April 18, 2024 A memorable date for Myrtle Beach 353! On Thursday, April 18th the Lodge conferred the Master Mason Degree on six Brothers, five from our Lodge and one as a courtesy for Murrells Inlet 368. Pictured below are our newly raised Master Masons – from (L) to (R) are Brother Hunter Todd, Brother John Ingram III, Brother William Pietrucha, Brother Joshua Poole (from Murrells Inlet 368), Brother Vincent Padavano and Brother Joseph Baldwin. Congratulations Brothers, and welcome! We look forward to your participation in Lodge meetings and events.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Myrtle Beach Lodge 353 had an EA Degree for three Candidates on Thursday, March 28, 2024. This was truly a “family” moment, since they were each related to an active Master Mason or another EA in our Lodge. Pictured below are, from (L) to (R): Brother Christopher Mantal (father of EA, Brother Von Mantal), Brother William “Bill” Leckie (father of our Steward, Brother Billy Leckie) and Brother Bradley Leckie (son of the aforementioned William “Bill” Leckie and brother of the same Brother Billy Leckie, Steward). Congratulations Brothers! We look forward to you all taking your next steps toward becoming Master Masons, and welcome your family connections into our Lodge.
Thursday, March 21, 2024 When Seaside Lodge 419 held a Master Mason Degree on Thursday, March 21st, Myrtle Beach Lodge 353 was invited to include two of our Brothers to the Degree. The Degree was conferred by the 29th District Master & Wardens Club. Pictured below are Brother Alan Kalisky (L) and Brother Mark Spence (R) who are proud to have become Myrtle Beach Lodge 353’s newest Master Masons. Congratulations, Brothers! And we thank Master & Wardens Club for conferring the Degree and Seaside Lodge 419 for hosting it.
Thursday, February 29, 2024 We have another new FC…. Brother William Pietrucha took his FellowCraft at Graddy Lodge 257 on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Congratulations to you, Brother Pietrucha and we thank Graddy Lodge 257 for putting on this Degree for him.
Thursday, February 22, 2024 There was an FC Degree at Myrtle Beach Lodge 353 on Thursday, February 22, 2024. There were four Brothers taking their FC Degree. Pictured below, from (L) to (R) are Brother Mark Spence, Brother Alan Kalisky, Brother John Ingram III and Brother Hunter Todd. We congratulate these Brothers and look forward to supporting them as they prepare to take their next degree and become Master Masons of Myrtle Beach 353.
Thursday, January 18, 2024 The Myrtle Beach Lodge 353 Brothers put on their first degree of the year on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Taking their EA Degree were Candidates John Ingram III and Von Mantal. We congratulate them both as they completed their first step toward becoming a Master Mason, and look forward to supporting them as they journey on through the next two Degrees. Pictured below are Brother John Ingram III (L) and Brother Von Mantal (R).
