Catawba Lodge 56 ~ Making Good Men Better ~ To Be One, Ask One ~ 803-658-8642
50-Year Certificate
Bro. Wallace Coleman
In December 2023, Brother Wallace Coleman received his 50 year membership pin. It was presented to him by MWB Steven D. Hames, Grand Master with the assistance of past RW and current WM Tom Slate during the annual official visit of the Grand Master.
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2023 awards
Mason of the Year
Mason of the Year
Mason of the Year
At the 2023 awards banquet, WM David Harllee received the Mason-of-the-Year Award for his dedication to the lodge. He was out of town and was unable to receive it so WM Tom Stale handed it out to WM Harllee at the lodge's November Regular Communication .
Broadwell Award
Mason of the Year
Mason of the Year
At the 2023 awards banquet, WM Marty Monahan received the Broadwell Award for his dedication to Masonry and its appendant bodies. He was out of town and was unable to receive it so WM Tom Stale handed it out to WM Monahan at the lodge's November Regular Communication .
Dedicated Service
Mason of the Year
Dedicated Service
WM Michael Troutman was presented an award for his dedicated service as the lodge's Treasurer for several years.
The award was presented by WM Tom Slate at the lodge's November 2023 Regular Communication.
Master Mason degree
On August 26, 2023, Catawba Lodge 56 hosted a Master Mason Degree. There was a total of four candidates; two from Catawba Lodge 56 and two from Rock Hill Lodge 111. There was in attendance a total of 41 guests and members including DDGM Mike Rowe Sr.
It was a great morning and the candidates appreciated everything that was done for them. Congratulations
40-YEAR CERTIFICATE
PM Gary Welch
In July 2023, Past Master Gary Welch Sr. received his 40-year certificate. It was presented to him by past RW and current WM Tom Slate. In attendance was Brother Gary's son, WM Nick Welch.
Son-Like-father
In June 2023, Catawba Lodge gave Zackery Bevins (son of current Junior Warden Kevin Bevins) and Austin Maye (son of Past Master Johnny Maye) Recognition of Appreciation for their volunteer work with a few of the lodge's fund raisers.
Thank you for your help!! It was greatly appreciated!!
50-Year Members
Brother Wayne Helms
In April 2023, Brother Wayne Helms received his 50 year membership pin. It was presented to him by past RW and current WM Tom Slate and by the current District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd Masonic District of South Carolina RWB Nelson Horton
On the road again!!!!
On April 13, 2022, ten brothers from Indian Land Lodge 414 came to visit our lodge and were able to take The Traveling Gavel back to Indian Land. Catawba PWM Gary Welch, the maker of The Traveling Gavel, was also in attendance and to welcome the brothers from Indian Land.