Washington Lodge

The officers elected for the ensuing 2011-2012 year are:

Worship Master – Marion Watkins

Senior Warden - Christopher Allen

Junior Warden – Geoffrey Grove p/t

Treasurer – RW John Duby

Secretary – Andrew Farrington

The Worshipful Master, Marrion Watkins announced his appointed officers as follows:

Senior Deacon – Steven Bailey p/t

Junior Deacon – Nick Spina p/t

Senior Steward –

Junior Steward –

Chaplain – Alex Lehning

Marshall – Adam Skiff

Tyler – Robert Lemnah

Congratulations to those both elected and appointed!

Washington Lodge #3 is a subordinate lodge of the Grand Lodge of Vermont F. & A.M. Washington Lodge meets on the first Wednesday of every month, with the exception of July and August, which are Masonically dark. Our meetings start at 7:30pm with a dinner preceding the meeting. Washington Lodge meets at the Green Mountain Masonic Center in Williston, Vermont.

Masonry is a unique institution that has been a major part of community life in America for over 250 years. Masonry, or more properly Freemasonry, is America's largest and oldest fraternity and one that continues to be an important part of many men's personal lives and growth.

Many years ago in England it was described as "a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols." It is a course of moral instruction using both allegories and symbols to teach its lessons. The legends and myths of the old stonecutters and Masons, many of them involved in building the great cathedrals of Europe, have been woven into an interesting and effective way to portray moral truths.

Masons are men who have joined together to improve themselves. This is accomplished through the principles and ceremonies of the Fraternity. Members endeavor to extend Masonic lessons into their daily lives in order to become positive influences in their homes, communities, nation and throughout the world. They base their efforts on morality, justice, charity, truth and the laws of God. Worldwide, membership encompasses millions of men who believe and support the same fundamental principles.