Spring School of Instruction
We had a lodge full of brethren from across the district as Excelsior hosted the District 32 Spring School of Instruction. Chef Mendoza filled our stomachs and before the DDGL filled our minds.
Prince Hall Brothers Visit Excelsior
Eight Brothers from the 32nd Prince Hall District visited with Excelsior at our March Stated Communication. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and then moved on to our business meeting and a game of Masonic Trivia with Brother Blake from Excelsior and Brother Swann from Myersville 687 winning the top prize.
Successful Entered Apprentice Degree
Thank you to everyone who came out for our first Entered Apprentice Degree of 2017. We had a good crowd and the the initiation went very well. Join us on February 27th for the Fellowcraft Degree.
Davie Academy at Excelsior on 1/21
We had a great Davie Academy Session on January 21st at Excelsior. Freemasons from around the region came out to learn how to run effective and efficient lodge meetings. Topics included creating an agenda, modifying the order of business for efficiency, principles of organization, chairing the meeting, Masonic parliamentary usage, and proper handling of motions and
New Mosaic Tile Installed!
Come see the newly installed mosaic tile in the lodge room. It is beautiful!
WELCOME
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2017 Officers
Congratulations to the 2017 Officers of Excelsior! Officer installation will be on Monday, December 12th with dinner at 6:30pm and the installation starting at 7:15pm. Friends and family are welcome! If possible, please RSVP at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZRH3D2Q so we can plan the meal accordingly.
Blood Drive- Saturday 11/12
Excelsior 261 and Temple 676 held a blood drive on Saturday, November 12th with the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Hot dogs were served for lunch for everyone who donated. We also sold raffle tickets for $10 each with the prize being a 32" LG LED TV for a charity fundraiser. All proceeds went to
Halloween Festival- Saturday, October 29th
Excelsior partnered with Temple 676 to hold a Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 29th. There was fun and games for the kids, information about youth groups, free hot dogs, and more. masonic-halloween-flier
Observing the Craft
Andrew Hammer, Past Master and Secretary, Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, A.F. & A.M., Grand Chancellor, Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, F.A.A.M. and Past Grand Orator, Grand Lodge of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M., an internationally acclaimed masonic author and speaker spoke on 'Observing the Craft' at Excelsior Lodge No. 261 on August 15th.