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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

WELCOME

It is our hope on this site to provide answers to any questions you may have about Freemasonry - the world's oldest fraternity. Throughout the ages, men of great character have practiced the ancient arts in our brotherhood, including many great historical figures. Our honored fraternity has been a guiding spirit behind many of the

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

Excelsior Helps MHCO Children Attend Panthers Game

At our August Stated Communication, we voted to donate $200 to West Gate so they can take a group of children from the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford (MHCO) to a Panthers game. Below is an email from Gary Cooke of West Gate Lodge letting us know the results: The next home game vs chiefs we will

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.