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CHARTERED: May 10, 1927 • WORSHIPFUL MASTER: Carlos Nocentelli


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Great April meeting of Patuxent Lodge.

Welcome Brother Benlix Byas, and Brother Karll Berthaud the newest Entered Apprentice of Patuxent Lodge No. 218.

Senior Warden Brother Carlos Nocentelli gave the Lecture and Brother Xander Delos Santo gave the charge.  Great degree by all the officers of Patuxent Lodge.

Brother Jasonric Villanueva gave a Masonic presentation on the 24’’ gauge.

Brother Melvin Mason and Tom Mason members of the Upper Marlboro CERT had their members  give a presentation on emergency preparedness.  April 2023

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A GREAT DAY AT PATUXENT LODGE NO. 218

Today was a great day for Patuxent Lodge No. 218 on so many levels.

Brother Alonzo Creighton, Jr, and Brother Nick Jacobson passed their Master Mason proficiency.

Grand Inspector Brother Justin Gates was introduced to the membership of Patuxent Lodge and was warmly welcomed.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 for the 2023 term.

Brother Rick Mubarak – Worshipful Master – Elect

Brother Carlos Nocentelli – Senior Warden – Elect

Brother Jasonric Villanueva – Junior Warden – Elect

Brother Melvin Harrison, PM – Secretary – Elect

Brother Terry Royce, PM – Treasurer – Elect

Brother Alan Gordon, PGM – Trustee – Elect

Worshipful Master Jose Cruz Sr., PM presented a certificate for prefect attendance to the Grand Lodge Summer Schools to Brother Rudy McCumber, PM, and Brother Terry Royce, Sr. PM

Worshipful Master Cruz presented certificates of Appreciation to the following brothers for their hard work and dedication to Patuxent Lodge during 2022. SW Rick Mubarak, JW Carlos Nocentelli, SD Jasonric Villanueva, Secretary Melvin Harrison PM, and Treasurer Terry Royce Sr., PM.

Worshipful Master Jose Cruz Sr.PM, presented Brother Kenneth Powell Patuxent’s Master Mason of the Year Award for his hard work and dedication to Patuxent Lodge and the Fraternity.

Worshipful Master Jose Cruz Sr. PM, presented Brother Terry Royce, Sr. PM, Patuxent’s Past Master of the Year Award for his hard work and dedication to Patuxent Lodge.

PGM and Patuxent Lodge member Brother Alan Gordon was presented his Lodge Pin.

Worshipful Master Jose Cruz, Sr. PM, presented Brother Rafael Rodriguez, PM an honorary membership in Patuxent Lodge for his dedication to Patuxent Lodge as our Grand Inspector.

A Holiday lunch was served after the meeting to the membership and their families.

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Congratulations to Brother Terry Royce Sr, PM on receiving the Francis E. Larrimore Medal for Meritorious Achievement at the Grand Masters banquet.

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Congratulations to Past Master Brother Rudy McCumber recognized for his monetary contributions to the Bennie G. Owens Youth Scholarship Program at the 236th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maryland.

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Congratulations to the newest Master Masons of Patuxent Lodge No. 218.  Brothers Deontae Coachman, Eric Unegbu, Alonzo Creighton, Jr., and Kendrick Nathaniel received their Master Mason Degree on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

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Congratulations to (L-R) Brothers Eric Unegbu, Alonso Creighton, Jr., and Kendric Nathanial on passing their Fellowcraft proficiency. They will receive their Master Mason Degree on November 5. Congratulations to (Far Right) Brother Xander Santos on passing his Master Mason proficiency- October 2022

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St. Alban-Birmingham Lodge No. 233 hosted Patuxent Lodge No. 218,  St, Florian 9-11 Lodge No. 238, and Prince Frederick Lodge No. 142 to confer the Master Mason Degree on four (4) worthy brothers. Congratulations to (L-R)  Brothers Jonathan Romero, Ricky Powell, and Xander Santos of Patuxent Lodge. Brother Shariff Thomas of St. Florian Lodge 9-11 Lodge No. 238.  It was a great night of Fellowship with the officers working together to confer the degree – September 2022

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Congratulations!! to Graduating Senior Taylor Thomas of Southern High School, on receiving a $500 Scholarship from The Masonic Charities of Maryland. Worshipful Master Jose’ Cruz, Sr. PM, made the presentation on behalf of Patuxent Lodge on Tuesday, May 10, at Southern’s Senior Award Ceremony

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Brother Robert Carhart, Jr. received the Honorary Degree of “Fellow of the Craft” from the 

Maryland Masonic Academy. The presentation was made at Patuxent Lodge by Academy President

Brother Terry Royce, Sr. PM – May 2022 

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Before the Installation of Officers for 2022, outgoing Worshipful Master Brother Robert Parsley was presented The Grand Master’s Award with Distinction for 2021 to Patuxent Lodge No. 218

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Before the Installation of Officers for 2022, outgoing Worshipful Master Brother Robert Parsley presented the following Certificates: Master Mason Certificates to (L-R) Brother Waverly Walker, III, and Brother Nicholas Jacobson. Brother Jasonric Villanueva received the Line Officer of the Year Award for his dedicated service to Patuxent Lodge No. 218.

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Worshipful Master Bob Parsley presented the following awards for the 2021 term:

New Master Mason of the Year – Brother Kenneth Powell

Line Officers of the Year – Brother Jackson Aiken Brother Jasonric Villanueva

Past Master of the Year – Brother Terry Royce, PM

Brother Rudy McCumber, PM and Brother Terry Royce, PM received a perfect attendance certificate from the Grand Lodge of Maryland.

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Congratulations to (L-R) Brothers Jonathan Stotler, and Eric Unegbu, the newest Entered Apprentice of Patuxent Lodge No. 218. Senior Warden Brother Rick Mubarak received his officers Jewel from the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. It was a great night of degree work and Fellowship-November 2021

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Congratulations to Brother Calvin Umezurike of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, on receiving the Honorary Degree of Fellow of the Craft from the Maryland Masonic Academy- November 2021.

For more information on the Maryland Masonic Academy, email us at marylandmasonicacademy@gmail.com

 

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Other Lodge Events & Activities

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 Worshipful Master Brother Robert Parsley, presented a check for $2,245.00 to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Director Zanae Merchant. The money was raised from the proceeds of a raffle to benefit Charlotte Hall Veterans Home-October 2021. 

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Congratulations to the newest Fellowcraft of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, Brothers (L-R) Deontae Coachman, Kendrick Nathaniel, Ricky Powell, Jonathan Romero, and Xander delos Santos.

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 became a member of the Society of Washington Lodges at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

It was a great night of degree work and fellowship!! -October 2021. 

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Great morning of Fellowship with the Brothers of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 at Harvest Home Day, and raising $2,200 for Charlotte Hall veterans Home-2021

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 is proud to a member of the Society of Washington Lodges -September 2021.

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Worshipful Master Brother Robert Parsley presented Brother Nicholas Jacobson a certificate from the Lodge on being raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on Wardens Night on Thursday, August 26.

Congratulations!! to Brother Kenneth Powell on returning his Master Mason proficiency, and to Brother Jasonric Villanueva for his outstanding job as catechism instructor – September 2021.

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Congratulations to Brother Eshawn Pascal and Brother Nicholas Jacobson, the newest Master Masons of Patuxent Lodge No. 218. The Wardens, Deacons, and Stewards of Southern Maryland conferred the degree at Southern Maryland Wardens Night-August 2021. 

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An awesome time at our annual Summer Picnic yesterday! The rain did not stop the great food, entertainment and fellowship! Special thanks to the organizers and helpers who put it all together to make it a spectacular event!-August 2021.

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Congratulations to Brothers Leandro Berges and Waverly Walker who were proficient in the Master Mason Degree. Congratulations to Brother Nicholas Jacobson and Eshawn Pascal who were proficient in Fellowcraft Degree at Casual Dress Night-July 2021

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Congratulations to (L-R) Mr. Mekhi Price and Elizabeth Emiola, who received scholarships from Patuxent Lodge. WM Brother Bob Parsley made the presentations during Patuxent Lodges Strawberry Night. Special thanks to everyone who donated to the Patuxent scholarship fund. The strawberries were delicious!!- June 2021

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CONGRATULATIONS to the newest Master Masons of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, (L-R) Brother Kenneth Powell, and Brother Leandro Berges-June 2021.

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WM Brother Robert Parsley presented certificates to Brothers Kenneth Powell and Leandro Berges for completing their Entered Apprentice proficiency and Brother Elijah Alexander for completing his Fellowcraft Proficiency – May 2021 

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Congratulations to Brother Jonathan Romero, the newest Entered Apprentice of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 – April 2021.

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Congratulations to (L-R) Brothers Leandro Berges, Eshawn Pascal, Kenneth Powell                                        and Nicholas Jacbson on being passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft – March 2021.

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Congratulations to Brother Jose’ Cruz, PM who received the Honorary Degree of Master of the Craft from MWGM Brother Marlin Mills and PGM Kenneth Wyvill. Brother Jose is now eligible to be inducted into King Solomon Society-February 2021. 

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Congratulations to (L-R) Brothers Nicholas Jacobson, Brother Eshawn Pascal,                                                          and Brother Kenneth Powell on passing their EA catechism -February 2021.

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Congratulations to Brothers Elijah Alexander and Waverly Walker, II the newest Master Masons of Patuxent Lodge No. 218-February 2021.

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Past Masters Rudy McCumber and Terry Royce received their certificates for attending the 2020 Grand Lodge Summer Schools of Instruction-February 2021. 

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Congratulations to Brother Jose’ Cruz, PM, on receiving his Past Masters Apron-February 2021.

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Congratulations to Brother Leandro Berges, the newest Entered Apprentice of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 -January 2021.

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Congratulations to the following officers elected for 2021: (L-R) Brothers Carlos Nocentelli-JW Elect; Robert Parsley-WM Elect; and Rick Mubarak-SW Elect. 

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WM Brother Jose Cruz presented MWPGM Brother Richard Naegele

an Honorary Membership in Patuxent Lodge No. 218

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MWPGM Brother Richard Naegele presented WM Brother Jose Cruz and the members of Patuxent Lodge the Grand Master’s Award with Distinction for 2020

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WM Brother Jose Cruz presented the Officers of Patuxent Lodge certificates of appreciation for their hard work and dedication during his term as Worshipful Master

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Congratulations to Brother Waverly Walker, who passed his Fellowcraft proficiency-December 2020

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Congratulations to Brother Jermaine Sewell of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, who was presented the Honorary Degree of Pillar of the Craft from the Maryland Masonic Academy by MWGM Brother Richard Naegele. 

Grand Master Naegele also presented Brother Jermaine with his Zerubbabel Medal and certificate. This medal may be earned by Master Masons during the first two years from their raising by having met a required and optional criteria to qualify.

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Congratulations to Brothers Jose E. Cruz Sr. -WM, Terry L Royce Sr., PM and Rick Mubarak-JW of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, who were presented the Oblong Square Award by MWGM Grand Master Richard Naegele

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Brother Waverly Walker being congratulated by MWGM Richard Naegele

on his perfect EA catechism proficiency -September 5. 

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Congratulations to our beloved Brother Terry L Royce, PM who was presented with his Patuxent Lodge No. 218 Past Master’s apron by Brother Secretary, Melvin E. Harrison PM, and our MWGM Richard Naegele during the Stated Communication on September 5, 2020. Brother Terry served as Worshipful Master of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 in 1986, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019. Under Brother Terry’s leadership, the lodge received the Grand Master’s Award and recognition as the Maryland Lodge of the Year in 2018 and 2019.

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Congratulations to Brother Stephan Mulrain, the newest Master Mason of Patuxent Lodge No. 218. The degree was conferred by the Wardens, Deacons and Stewards of several Southern Maryland Lodges. “Wardens Night” is a long tradition in Southern Maryland – September 3, 2020.

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Congratulations to the five newest Entered Apprentice in Southern Maryland. Prince Frederick Lodge No. 142 with officers participating from various Lodges in Southern Maryland conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree – July 2020

From (L-R) Brothers Dakota Kyle Crumpler – TJ Shryock No. 223, Timothy Harris. – Perseverance No. 208, Juan Morales, III – Prince Frederick No. 142, David Santiago – TJ Shryock No.223 and Waverly Walker, III – Patuxent No. 218

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218, had the honor and pleasure to present Ms. Amy Thames of Southern High School a check from the Masonic Charities of Maryland, to assist in furthering her education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Ms. Thames will be studying marine biology and loves sharks! We were told she has collected well over 20,000 sharks’ teeth – June 2020.

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Members of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 captured the Manchester Lodge No. 73 Traveling Gavel from Oxon Hill Lodge No. 230 – February 2020

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Congratulations to Brother Robert Rodeffer, who received his 60 Year Masonic Service Award from the Grand Lodge of Maryland. Making the presentation was GI Rafael Rodriguez, PM, WM Jose Cruz Sr., SW Bob Parsley, JW Rick Mubarak, Asst. Sec. Terry Royce, PM, SS Jermaine Sewell and Chaplain Rudy McCumber, PM – Feb. 2020

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Patuxent Lodge “Holiday Gathering and Ugly Sweater Table Lodge” on December 7, 2019

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Masonic Service Awards, Certificates of Appreciation and Grand Lodge Certificates for School of Instruction were presented at the Stated Communication on December 7, 2019. 

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Scouter’s Lodge No. 236 made a special fraternal visit to Patuxent Lodge No. 218 to recognize Brother Rick and Sister Sarita Mubarak’s four sons Amir, Ahmad, Ali, and Asa on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Each were presented Eagle Scout certificates from the Grand Lodge of Maryland, Scouter’s Lodge No. 236 and the Jewish Committee on Scouting. Nov-2019

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 was recognized as one of 15 Masonic Lodges in Maryland to achieve the Grand Master’s Award with Distinction for 2019. 

Patuxent Lodge was recognized as the “2019 Maryland Lodge of the Year.” November 2019

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Brother Rudy McCumber, PM and Brother Terry Royce, PM was recognized by the Grand Lodge of Maryland for their generous support of the Bennie G. Owens Masonic Youth Scholarship Fund. November 2019 

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Congratulations to the three newest Master Masons in Southern Maryland. Brother Tylor Deeds, and  Jeff Howard of Prince Frederick Lodge No. 142 and Brother Jamie Spaulding of Patuxent Lodge No. 218- October 2019

Members of Patuxent Lodge enjoyed a little lunch celebration after the degree.

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Congratulations to Brother Stephan Mulrain, Patuxent Lodge No. 218 newest Entered Apprentice. Brother Jamie Spaulding completed his Fellowcraft proficiency. He will receive his Master Mason Degree on Saturday, October 26

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Congratulations to Brothers Rudy McCumber, PM,  Jermaine Sewell,  Jackson Aiken, Jr., William Hines, PM, and Melvin Mason, Jr., PM for their dedication and assistance with the Marlboro Food Bank every month.

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Brother Rudy McCumber, PM was presented his gold Solomon’s II Pin from secretary Melvin Harrison, PM on behalf of the Grand Lodge for membership.

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 is proud to support Bethel No. 41.

Great breakfast and fellowship with the

young ladies of Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 41. October-2019

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Harvest Home Day -2019

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Patuxent Lodge is proud to be a sponsor for the following:

Scottish Rite Golf Classic

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Grand Master’s Cup 

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Corn Hole Boards for Grand Lodge

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Team Patuxent walking for Alzheimer’s – September 2019

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Brother John LeRoy and Brother Randy Geck presentation “Building of the Flag” – September 2019

 

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Congratulations to (L-R) Brothers George Whitehead, Kenji Darby, Christopher Munar, Willie Mcallister and Marc Hunter, Patuxent Lodge newest Master Masons-August 2019

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Patuxent Lodge sponsored the religious service for the residents of Bonnie Blink-June 21, 2019

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Patuxent Lodge participating in the Deale Fireman’s Parade-July 20, 2019

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 and Collington Lodge No. 230 made a fraternal visit to 

Collington-Bowie DeMolay. Great night of ritual and fellowship – July 2019

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Congratulations to Brothers Willie Mcallister, Kenji Darby, Sean O’DonnellGeorge Whitehead, Christopher Munar, Marc Hunter and Jamie Spaulding, Patuxent Lodge newest Fellowcraft. Regional Fellowcraft Degree-July-2019

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Strawberry Night-June 2019

 

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Perfect Attendance Challenge Patuxent and Tracy’s Elementary Schools

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Assisting the Marlboro Food Bank-June 2019

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Grand Lodge Family Day Picnic-2019

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Patuxent Lodge Scholarship Presentations-2019 

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Fraternal visit with Brother Herbert Haney

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Congatulations to Brother Jamie Spaulding,

the newest Entered Apprentice of Patuxent Lodge-June 1, 2019

 

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Congratulations to (L-R) Brothers Jasonric VillanuevaJermaine Sewell and Calvin Umezurike, raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial by MWGM Richard Naegele and his Grand Line. May 2019

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Congratulations to (L-R) Brothers Jasonric VillanuevaJermaine Sewell and Calvin Umezurike who passed their Fellowcraft Catechism examination. They will be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on Friday, May 31, 7 PM at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial by MWGM Richard Naegele and his Grand Line.

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Brother Jose’ Cruz, Sr. certified as Worshipful Master on the Entered Apprentice Degree-April 2019

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Presentation on Hiram Abiff by RWPJGW Brother Mike Banagan – April 2019 

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Camp Springs Lodge No. 227 making a fraternal visit – April 2019

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Fraternal visit to Naval Lodge No. 4 – April 2019

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Fraternal visit to Annapolis Lodge No 89 – April 2019 

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Presentation on the Masonic Creed by Brother Paige Johnson March 2019

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Brother George Whitehead Initiated into Freemasonry Feb 2019

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Assisting at the Marlboro Food Bank each month

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Brother Hilmer Krebs, a 72 year Master Mason and 104 years young, closed Patuxent Lodge Open Installation of Officers for MWGM Richard Naegele 

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Congratulations to Brother George Allen, PM, member of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, who was presented his 70 Year Masonic Service Award by MWGM Richard Naegele. Brother Allen was also honored as a Senior DeMolay from Robert LeBruce Chapter

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MWGM Richard Naegele presented Brother Rick Mubarak and Brother Jose Cruz Sr., their Honorary Degree of Pillar of the Craft from the Maryland Masonic Academy.

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MWGM Richard Naegele presented Rudy McCumber, PM, with his Bennie G. Owens Masonic Youth Scholarship Pin for his generous donation to the Scholarship Fund.

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Congratulations to Brother James Spicer, member of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, who was presented his 50 Year Masonic Service Award by MWGM Richard Naegele 

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Congratulations to Brother William Hines, PM who was presented his 65 Year DeMolay Service Award by State Master Councilor Rafael Rodriguez IV

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Assisting the Upper Marlboro Food Bank

 

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Patuxent Lodge was presented the Grand Master’s Award with Distinction and the “2018 Maryland Lodge of the Year” at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication on Saturday, November 17, 2018

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Congratulations to Brother Kenji Darby, the newest Entered Apprentice

of Patuxent Lodge No. 218

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Patuxent Lodge presenting Bike to Patuxent Elementary School

for their Perfect Attendance Challenge

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Patuxent Lodge assisting the Upper Marlboro Food Bank

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Presenting Bikes to Tracey’s Elementary School

for the Perfect Attendance Challenge

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Patuxent Lodge participating in the PRAD Parade

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Brother Jermaine Sewell receiving his Fellowcraft Degree

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Officers receiving certificates for

Perfect Attendance at the Grand Lodge Summer School

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s @ National Harbor

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Southern Maryland Masonic Family Picnic

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Patuxent Family & Friends Cookout

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 participated in the Perfect Attendance Challenge 

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Winners show with their new bikes!

Wardens Night-2018

On August 23, 2018, Patuxent Lodge No. 218 hosted “Wardens Night” when the Wardens, Deacons and Stewards filled the chairs at Southern Maryland “Wardens Night” to confer the Master Mason Degree. Congratulations to Brothers Steven Stumpp, Conrado Taguba and Joseph Pinto. Brother Taguba is the newest member Patuxent Lodge No. 218

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(L-R) Brothers Steven Stumpp, Conrado Taguba and Joseph Pinto.  

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 participated in Celebrating Veterans at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on May 14, 2018

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 assisted the Upper Marlboro, Food bank on Friday, May 11, 2018

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 hosted “Brotherhood Day” on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The Grand Lodge of MD, The Grand Lodge of DC, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodges of MD and DC were in attendance. George Washington’s gavel used to lay the cornerstone of the United States Capitol was on display. The program: Cleopatra’s Needle was presented by Springfield Lodge No.217

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Grand Representatives from the four Grand Lodges 

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The 4 Grand Lodges pictured with the Lodge officers of Patuxent Lodge No. 218

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Members of Springfield Lodge No. 217  with Cleopatra’s Needle

and members of Patuxent Lodge No. 218

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George Washington’s Gavel used to lay the cornerstone of the United States Capitol

Congratulations to Patuxent Lodge newest Entered Apprentice- 4-18

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(L-R) Jermaine Sewell, Christopher Manuo

Brother Jose Cruz, Sr received the Honorary Degree of Fellow of the Craft

Brother Melvin Harrison, PM received the Honorary Degrees of Fellow of the Craft

and Master of the Craft from the Maryland Masonic Academy- March 2018

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Congratulations to Patuxent Lodge newest Entered Apprentice-March 2018

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(L-R) Calvin Umezurike, Marc Hunter, Conrado Taguba and Lonnell Atwater

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 made a fraternal visit to Bethel No 41 of Job’s Daughters International- February 2018 

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Brother Charles Dean with his family is presented with his 50 Year Masonic Service January 2018

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Patuxent Lodge participated in the Grand Masters Perfect Attendance Challenge -2017

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Past Masters Rudy McCumber and Terry Royce presenting bikes to Tracy’s Elementary School in Anne Arundel County

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Past Masters Rudy McCumber and Terry Royce presenting bikes to Patuxent Elementary School in Prince George’s County

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Southern Maryland well represented at The Feast of Tishri at the DC Scottish Rite with William Hines, Wes Sudduth, Mike Grierson, Rudy McCumber, David Andrukitis and Harold Saintelien

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Congratulations to Alexis Ward & Megan Phibbons, two of our scholarship recipients for 2017 being presented Scholarships at Patuxent Lodge- June 2017 

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Congratulations to Ava Grounds and Megan Phibbons selected by Patuxent Lodge to receive Scholarships at the Masonic Charities of Maryland Award Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2017

 

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Congratulations to Patuxent Lodge newest Entered Apprentices. From (L-R) – Jared Reiber, Mark Manapul, WM Kenyatta Galbreth, Alejo Nefalar, Carlos Nocentelli, Jose Vazquez-Cruz Sr – May 15, 2017 

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 Celebrating our 90th Anniversary on May 10, 2017

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WM Kenyatta Galbreth presents Wes Sudduth a certificate from the Grand Lodge of Maryland, making him a member of the Instructive Tongue Society on Saturday, May 6, 2017

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WM Kenyatta Galbrath has Brother Dean Howard, a member for 64 years closed Patuxent Lodge on Saturday, May 6, 2017 

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Master Mason Degree at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial-2017

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Congratulations to Alex Brehm, John Rhodes, Shane Vanfossen, Michael Breder, -142, Antonio Lzaquirre,-198, Mark Wooten,-223 and Marikhande Sissoko, -218 were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. The Officers of Prince Frederick Lodge No. 142, Patuxent Lodge No. 218, Kensington-Bethesda 198, and Thomas J. Shryock Lodge No. 223 conferred the degree work at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. A great night of Fellowship and Degree work. 

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Pictured (L-R) First row Kenyatta Galbreth-WM,Marikhande Sissoko, Harold Santelien, Terry Royce, PM. Second Row (L-R) Larry Stoner, Robert Carhart, Rudy McCumber Alex Flanga and James Cloud.
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Pictured (L-R)   Worshipful Master Kenyatta Galbreth and Marikhande Sissoko  

Congratulations to Melvin Harrison, PM who was presented his 50 Year Service Award-2017 

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Pictured (L-R) Mike Banagan-Grand Inspector, Earlene and Melvin Harrison, PM,  Kenyatta Galbreth-Worshipful Master, Kostas Vourvoulas-Most Worshipful Grand Master

Naval and Masonic Careers

Admirals Gene and Bill Sizmore provide a presentation to our lodge on their distinguished Naval and Masonic careers.

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Maryland Masons of Law Enforcement

Our lodge, along with MWGM Kenneth S. Wyvill, Jr., honored the MD Masons of Law Enforcement with guest speaker MWGM Jack Biggs.

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Past Master’s Night 2016 

Nine of our Past Masters were honored and presented with a lodge PM cap.

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2016 Lodge Open House – Family & Kids Day/ MDChip Program

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Brother Elmer Robinson receiving his 60 year service award from Brother Mike Banagan, Grand Inspector

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Fraternal visit between Patuxent Lodge No. 218 and Camp Springs Lodge No. 227 on October 24, 2015,

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The Officers of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 and Camp Springs Lodge No. 227

Public Re-dedication of the George Washington Monument in Baltimore, MD

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The 2015 Grand Line of Maryland at the Public Re-dedication of the George Washington Monument in Baltimore, MD – September 26, 2015

 

Southern Maryland Masonic Family Picnic – September 20, 2015

 

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With over 150 members of the Masonic fraternity, their family and friend in attendance for a great day of food, games and fellowship

 

Southern Maryland Wardens Night- September 3, 2015

Congratulations to Patuxent Lodge newest Master Masons. The degree was conferred by the Wardens of Southern Maryland Lodges 

 

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(L-R) Larry Stoner, Jr, Wes Sudduth, Grand Master Kenneth S. Wyvill, Jr, Zachary Waterfield and Alex Falanga

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(L-R) Larry Stoner, Jr, Wes Sudduth, Worshipful Master Marlon Curtis, Zachary Waterfield and Alex Falanga

 

National Night Out in Shadyside, MD-Aug 4, 2015

 

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(L-R) Wes Sudduth, Harold Saintelien, JW, Larry Stoner,  (Not Pictured) Rudy McCumber, PM 

 

The Deale Firemen’s Parade-July 11, 2015

 

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(L-R) William Hines, PM, Bobby Hight, SD-PF 142,  Wes Sudduth and Terry Royce, PM

 

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The Re-dedication of the George Washington Monument in Baltimore, MD on July 4, 2015

 

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Past Master’s Terry Royce and Rudy McCumber of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 attend the re-dedication ceremony of the George Washington Monument in Baltimore, MD on July 4, 2015

 

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Members of several Masonic Lodges from Southern Maryland travel together for the re-dedication of the George Washington Monument in Baltimore, MD on July 4, 2015

 

 

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The Re-dedication of  the George Washington Monument in Baltimore, MD on July 14, 2015.

 

 

Certificate of Appreciation Presented to the Past Master’s of Patuxent Lodge No. 218-June 2015

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Past Master’s of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 (L-R) Melvin Harrison, PM, Melvin Mason, PM, Marlon Curtis, WM, William Hines, PM and Frank Wilburn, PM

 

Congratulations to Zachary Waterfield and Alex Falanga, Patuxent Lodge No. 218 newest Entered Apprentices-June 2015

 

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 DC Brotherhood Day-June 2015 

 

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The Grand Lodge of Maryland, The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland and The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia was honored by Patuxent Lodge No. 218. The Brethren assembled around the altar and renewed their Master Mason Masonic Obligation

 

 

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 and the Masonic Charities of Maryland Scholarship Awards – 2015 

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MWGM Kenneth S. Wyviil Jr.,  Daemar Casey – Suitland High School and WM Marlon Curtis

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 WMGM Kenneth S. Wyvill, Jr.,  Jamie Fuhrer – Southern High School and WM Marlon Curtis

 

 

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Masonic Charities of Maryland Scholarship Winners for 2015 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Nihinlolu Fatinkun and Dae’Junay Whalen of Forestville Military Academy selected by Patuxent Lodge No. 218 to receive Scholarships for 2015 

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Nihinloly Fatinikun, WM Marlon Curtis and Dae’Junay  Whalen

 

 

 

“Celebrating Charlotte Hall Veterans” on Thursday May 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM 

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Congratulations to William Sudduth and Larry Stoner,  Patuxent Lodge No. 218 newest  Fellowcrafts-April 2015

 

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60 Year Service Award Presented to Albert Fallin- January 2015

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Albert Fallin presented his 60 year service by Most Worshipful Grand Master Kenneth S. Wyvill, Jr 

 

 

Instructive Tongue Society Award Presented to Terry Royce, PM-January 2015 

 

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Terry L. Royce, PM of Patuxent Lodge No. 218 was made a Charter Member of the Instructive Tongue Society for his many years of dedicated service teaching catechism to the newest members of Patuxent (Seat Pleasant) Lodge No. 218

 

Warren S. Seipp Award- November 2014

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Terry L. Royce, Past Master of Patuxent Lodge No. 218, received the Warren S. Seipp Award from the Grand Lodge of Maryland on Saturday November 15, 2014, for Distinguished Service. The Warren S. Seipp Award is the second highest award given to Masons in Maryland.

 

 

 

Religious Service at Bonnie Blink-August 2014 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 hosted the religious service for the residents of Bonnie Blink. Thank you to Rev. Brookman and Organist Ron Unger for the wonderful service. Joining us today was William Hines, Janet Hines, Rudy McCumber, Diane  Bryant, Bill and Marion Ross, Melvin Mason, Thomas Mason, Don and Brenda Hamilton and Terry Royce

 

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National Night Out, Shady Side, MD -September 2014

 

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Wes Sudduth, Terry Royce and Rudy McCumber passing out school suppies at National Night Out.

 

 

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218  50 year service awards – 2014

 

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Harry  Cotten, PM with Grand Inspector Mike Banagan  2014

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Grand Inspector Mike Banagan with George  Stephenson

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(L-R) Terry  Royce, PM, JW, Savltore  Tammaro and Mike Banagan, Grand Inspector

 

 

 

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 Participates in the Deale Firemen’s Parade-July 2014

 

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(L-R) William  Hines, PM, Rudy  McCumber, PM WM, Raul Azcueta and Terry  Royce, PM,  JW

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 Participates in the 4th of July Parade in Shady Side, MD-July  2014

 

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(L-R) William  Hines, PM-218, Terry  Royce, PM,JW-218,  Bobby Hight-SS-142, Tylor Hight-142,  Marlon  Curtis-SW-218,  Jon Simpson, WM-142 and Rudy  Mcumber, PM, WM-218

 

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 MDCHIP event at Riverfest-June 2014

 

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(L-R) Rudy McCumber, PM, WM-218, Terry Royce, PM, JW-218 and William Sudduth-218

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 and the Masonic Charities of

Maryland Scholarships Awards- May 2014.

 

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Jamie Mashie and Terry Royce, PM, JW

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Brian Thames and Terry Royce, PM, JW

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Braian Thames and Jamie Mahshie,  2014 MCM Scholarship winners from Patuxent Lodge No. 218

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218  Scholarship Award

at South River High School-May 2014.

 

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 awards a scholarship to Nicholas Platek. Nicholas is a student at South River High School in Edgewater, MD.  Nicholas will be attending Virginia Tech this fall majoring in Biology with plans to attend medical school.  Money raised for the Scholarship was donated by the Patuxent Lodge No. 218 membership.  Nicholas is pictured with his proud family.

 

Scholarship Winners for 2014 

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Masonic Charities of Maryland Scholarship Winners for 2014

 

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218  receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on April, 16, 2014

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 MDCHIP event at Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department-April 2014

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MDCHIP event at Anne Arundel Volunteer Fire Department October 2013

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Religious Service at Bonnie Blink-August 2013

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Attending were WM Rudy McCumber; his mother Louise; Diane Bryant; Don and Brenda Hamilton; Nancy Royce; Terry Royce; Marlene Naegele; Ronald Unger; Marion and Bill Ross. Not pictured, but in attendance: James Cloud; Melissa Cloud; Toni Jo Delano.

 

 

Shady Side National Night Out 2013

With an Anne Arundel County Police helicopter, K-9 demonstrations, hot dogs, hamburgers and music, Patuxent Lodge teamed up with Kallipolis Grotto to support National Night Out in Shady Side, MD. Patuxent handed out school supplies and lollipops which were a huge success! Kallipolis Grotto handed out toothbrushes along with information about The Humanitarian Fund for Children with disabilities. Big thanks to WM Rudy McCumber, Diane Bryant, Jonathan Binstock and Terry Royce

 

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Deale Firemen’s Carnival Parade on July 13, 2013, in Deale MD.

 

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Eric Gronbeck E. A. at Deale Firemen’s Carnival Parade

 

MDCHIP event in Deale, MD June 2013  

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WM Rudy McCumber, PM, William Hines, PM and Terry Royce, JW visited with Brother Richard Mizak at Bonnie Blink during the Semi Annual Communication

 

 

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Patuxent Lodge No. 218 presents 50 and 60 year service awards. Congratulations!! to Stephen Cumberland, Dean Howard and Jerry Reshew on receiving their 50 and 60 year service awards on May 4, 2013

 

 

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Certificate of Appreciation 2012

 

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Al Fallin a 57 year Member of Patuxent Lodge

 

 


2012 Scholarship Winner

 


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Distinguished Gentlemen with George Washington Gavel.

 


On September 19, 2011 we honor our DC Masonic brothers with DC Night.

 


The Maryland Grand Line and Patuxent’s 2011 Officers at DC Night.

 


Patuxent’s 2011 Worshipful Master Terry Royce PM, WAGP with George Washington Gavel.

 


Masonic Brothers at the Grand Lodge.

 


Newly Raised Brothers with 2011 Worshipful Master & 2012 Worshipful Master at the Grand Lodge Of Maryland.


Distinguished Gentlemen.

 
MWGM Stephen J. Ponzillo, III & 2012 Worshipful Master Gerald F. Poe Jr.

 

2012 Grand Lodge Officers
Terry Royce PM, WAGP, William Hines PM, WAGT, Rudy McCumber PM, GI

 

Patuxent Lodge No. 218 Installation Photos 2012.
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