Eureka-DuPont Lodge 23-29 A.F.&A.M.

Eureka-DuPont Lodge No. 23-29 held it’s 2019 – 2020 officer installation ceremony on July 10.  The new officers were installed in fine form by  M∴W∴James Pletz.

Kevin O’Rourke                    Worshipful MasterGary
Williamson, PM                    Senior Warden
David Simkins, PM              Junior Warden
Rollyn Trueblood                 Secretary
Tom Sandilands                   Treasurer
Kelvin Blassingame             Senior Deacon Pro Tempore
Drew Wedel                          Junior Deacon
Laurent Zenidiu                   Senior Steward
Tim Jackson                          Junior Steward
Garry Norton                         Tiler
John Della Guardia             Chaplain/IT Contact

…from James Hanby
June 27, 2019

Great evening tonight with the Brothers from Solomon Lodge helping pass three candidates to the degree of Fellow Craft. One of theirs, one from Washington Lodge No. 1,  and Augustine Sumo from Eureka-DuPont No. 23-29.

If you or someone you know has a child, step-child or grandchild who is graduating from the Brandywine School District and has a Masonic connection, encourage them to apply for one of the first three $1,000.00 Albert Thatcher Hanby Masonic Scholarships through the Brandywine Education Foundation funded by the Albert Thatcher Hanby Trust.

Deadline to apply is March 31st

February 26, 2019

History was made at Eureka-DuPont Lodge No. 23-29 when Brother Tim Jackson was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason by M∴W∴Donald Rosenberry, Delaware Grange Master, and the Delaware Colonials.  Many visiting Brothers were in attendance, and the degree, lecture and charges were performed with a passion that typifies the Colonials.

On January 11, Eureka-DuPont Lodge was honored to receive M∴W∴Donald Rosenberry for his Grand Visitation. Many Masons and their wives attended, which made for a delightful evening.  When the Brothers retired to the lodge Room for the official reception, Mrs. Jackie Armstrong, of the Sunday Breakfast Club, provided a well-received program for the ladies. Special thanks are extended to Sue O’Rourke for planning the dinner and to Kim Zenidu for helping to prepare the collation room for our guests and visitors.

December 13, 2018
It was a wonderful and festive evening at Eureka-DuPont Lodge with the Brothers, the Grand Master and many of his staff and their ladies.  Many of the Brothers brought their children and grandchildren to help wrap the hundreds of gifts that were purchased for the underprivileged children of Delaware.  A special thank-you is extended to Ms. Cindy Rietz for providing the music for the evening.

Eureka DuPont Lodge in partnership with Granite-Corinthian Lodge  entered two new candidates on October 25, 2018.

There are many reasons to become a mason.  Most men won’t fit the mold.

• The stated goal of freemasonry is to make good men better.  Are you a good man?  Do you want to be a better man?
• The reasons to be a Mason are not mercenary.  Masons are looking to offer help, not looking for a handout.  However, you can be sure that another Mason will reach out a helping hand if you truly need it and are worthy.  If you are just looking for business connections, join the Rotary Club.
• Masonry isn’t a drinking club, although sometimes we have get togethers, intemperance and excess are not a part of what we are about.  If that’s your thing, join The Chive – they do charitable things too.
• Freemasonry is the foundation upon which many organizations (including the US Government, and other organizations) have looked to for how to establish themselves and run effectively.  Are you interested in learning about history?  Are interested in learning more?
• Freemasonry is Inclusive, not Exclusive.  We welcome everyone who meets the basic requirements – belief in a higher power and being a good person are the major ones.
• Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest fraternity.  Do you want to be a part?  Would you like to make some true, life-long friends of similar mind?

If this resonates with you, consider joining a local lodge.