North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407

12/21/2024

06/11/2024

Monday night, North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 held its monthly Stated Communication. We also hosted “Past Masters Night”, a tradition started in 2023 by Worshipful Master J.B. Absher, to have a designated night for North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 to honor those that have served as Worshipful Master within the fraternity. Each year this memorable night kicks off with a Low Country Boil for dinner. We had approximately 20 Master Masons present for the event.

Almost every officer position within the lodge was filled with a Past Master from North Wilkesboro #407.

Steve Nixon - WM
Robert Handy Jr. - SW
Neil Cashion Jr.- JW
Mark Alexander - SD
Steven Russell - JD
J.B. Absher - Secretary
Gary Miller - Chaplain
Bobby Nichols - Tyler

These Brothers have many years of Masonic service and each one is a faithful member to North Wilkesboro. We’re blessed to have such knowledgeable brothers who are always excited to share that knowledge with younger members.

We also had 2 Past District Deputy Grand Masters and the current District Deputy Grand Master in attendance.

Our Brothers from Traphill Masonic Lodge #483 was able to take home the District 33 Traveling Gavel.

Great Night in Masonry!

05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day, North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 joins the nation in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have sacrificed to serve our country. We especially remember and honor those who were also members of our fraternity. Their courage and dedication continue to inspire us all.

As we enjoy this day with family and friends, let's take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and express our deepest gratitude to the fallen heroes and their families. Thank you to all the service members who have given their lives to protect our freedom. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

04/01/2024

Worshipful Master Joseph Woodie has ordered work in the Master Mason Degree Saturday, April 6, 2024.
North Wilkesboro #407 will have a double 3rd Degree in conjunction with Liberty #45. 

Breakfast will be served at 8:00 and Lodge will tile around 9:00.

There will be a practice session on Friday, April 5 at 5:15 for this degree.

We encourage all Brothers to come support our candidates as they’re raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

Come join us for great day in masonry!

03/31/2024

On behalf of Worshipful Master Joseph Woodie and the Officers of North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 we would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.

We hope that you get to spend some time with your families and reflect on what the true meaning of Easter is all about.

Look to the East and thank the Great Architect of the Universe for his forgiveness for our sins.

03/12/2024

Tonight, North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 held their monthly Stated Communication. Tonight was also the District Fellowship Night of the 33rd Masonic District of N.C.

The District Fellowship night was started a few years ago by Brothers who wanted to encourage visitation to other lodges in our district. Since its inception, each lodge in the 33rd district has hosted this event.

Members of North Wilkesboro worked many hours preparing a delicious meal consisting of 60+ racks of ribs seasoned by the best Smokey Moon Grillin and Sippin BBQ Sauce as well as all the fixings. If any Brother left hungry tonight, it was his own fault.

After meal and fellowship, Brothers gathered in the lodge room to hold North Wilkesboro’s normal business meeting. Then an awesome presentation was given regarding Masonic history in the 1700s.

In total we had 52 Brothers in attendance from all different lodges in the 33rd District. We also had the current DDGM of the 33rd District in attendance along with multiple Past DDGM and DDGL from our district.

It was a good night of fellowship and a great night in masonry.

01/01/2024

Last night, North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 held its annual Installation of Officers ceremony for the year 2024.

2024 Lodge Officers

Joseph Woodie - Worshipful Master
Frank Blevins - Senior Warden
Jonathan Nichols - Junior Warden
Rob Thornburg - Treasurer
Brandon Absher - Secretary
Nathan Hall - Senior Deacon
Raymond Hayes Jr. - Junior Deacon
Stoney Greene - Senior Steward
David Thompson - Junior Steward
Gary Miller - Chaplain
J.B. Absher - Tyler

Installing Master - Worshipful Steve Nixon
Installing Marshal - Worshipful Jonah Stone Jr.
Installing Secretary - Worshipful Robert Doyle
Installing Chaplain - Worshipful Neil Cashion Jr.

2023 Maurice E. Walsh Award - Jonathan Nichols

06/13/2023

Tonight, North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 held its monthly Stated Communication. We had 22 Master Masons present from 5 different lodges in the area. We also hosted Past Masters Night, a new tradition that will continue for years to come. Worshipful Master J.B. Absher wanted to have a designated night for North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 to honor those that have served as Worshipful Master within the fraternity.

Tonight, every officer position within the lodge was filled with a Past Master from North Wilkesboro #407. They were…

Jonah Stone Jr. - WM
Steve Nixon - SW
Neil Cashion Jr.- JW
Robert Handy Jr. - SD
Mark Alexander - JD
Tony Lyall - Treasurer
Brandon Absher - Secretary
Steven Russel - Steward
Robert Doyle - Chaplain
Bobby Nichols - Tyler

Combined these Brothers have over 308 years of Masonic service and each one is a faithful member to North Wilkesboro. We’re blessed to have such knowledgeable brothers who are always excited to share that knowledge with younger members.

We also had 4 Past District Deputy Grand Masters and the current District Deputy Grand Master in attendance.

06/05/2023

Brethren,

North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 will hold its Stated Communication next Monday, June 12th, a meal (Low Country Boil) will be served at 6:15pm.
Lodge will tile at 7:15pm.

This will be our Past Masters night, a night to recognize those who have served as Master in the past. Worshipful Master J.B. Absher has asked that evryone dress in business casual (slacks, collared shirt or coat and tie) for the evening.

Hope to see then and bring a Brother with you.

05/09/2023

Tonight, North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407 held its monthly Stated Communication. Following a terrific meal, members gathered to celebrate three of our Brothers who reached a Masonic Milestone.

District Deputy Grand Master Mark Alexander and Worshipful Master J.B. Absher presented 50 Year Veterans Service Awards to Worshipful Brother Tony Lyall, Brother Gilbert Curtis and Brother Bill Long. Each of these Brothers have dedicated over 50 years of service to the fraternity.