Freemasonry in Vermont

Governor James H. Douglas is greated by Calvin K. Keyler, Grand Master, at the 215th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Vermont on June 10, 2009.

L to R: Brothers Christhoper Allen, Paul Mosher, George Deblon, Errol Hinton and Calvin K. Keyler, Grand Master. Brotehr Calvin K. Keyler is presenting these Officers of The Young Masons Lodge the Charter. The Young Masons Lodge is open to all Master Masons, but to hold office, one has to be 45 years or younger.

L to R: Calvin K. Keyler, Grand Master awarding Brother Nishan M. Grout, Master of Summit Lodge No. 104, Williamstown, Vermont the Young Mason of the Year Award, 2009. This is awarded once a year at the Annual Communication of The Grand Lodge of Vermont. The recipient must be 40 years or younger to be considered for this award.

Brother George Deblon, Grand Lecturer, Ted Corsones, Installing Grand Master, Joanne Johnston, wife of Thomas Johnston, IV, Grand Master, Roderick J. Maclay, PGM., Grand Treasurer and Cedric Smith, PGM, Grand Secretary.

This the line of Grand Masters and goes as follows:
Cedric Smith appointed Roderick Maclay
who appointed Ted Corsones
who appointed Thomas Johnston, IV
who appointed George Deblon.

L to R: Brother Dale Pushee, Past Executive Officer for DeMolay in Vermont, Brother Shawn Brewster, Executive Officer for DeMolay in Vermont, Governor/Brother James H. Douglas and Brother Robert Cockerham, Grand Master, DeMolay International. Governor Douglas was inducted into the DeMolay Hall of Fame at the Annual Meeting of DeMolay, International, on June 20, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri

Grand Officers of The Grand Lodge of Vermont attend the Annual Communication of The Order of Eastern Star, State of Vermont on June 5, 2009.

Brother David Trombley, Chief Chef for Minerva Lodge No. 86, East Corinth, showing Brother Calvin Keyler, PGM, one the steaks that will be served for the outstanding meal everyone enjoyed at 6:60 P. M. on June 16, 2009.

Color Guard Units and spectators assemble for the Massing of the Colors and the Dedication of the Welcome and Information Center at The Vermont Veterans National Cemetery in Randolph Center.

The Grand Lodge Marching Unit prepared to escort our Grand Lodge Color Guard Unit down Cemetery Hill.
National Sojourners carried the colors.

Governor James H. Douglas was invited by Grand Master Cal Keyler to participate in the dedication. He is shown here administering the cup of oil.

The Grand Lodge Officers assembled in front of the Welcome and Information Center ready for the beginning of the Dedication.

L to R: Roger Crouse, Grand Junior Warden, Roger Burr, DDGM #5,
John R. Campbell, Jr, Past M. W. Grand Master, Calvin Keyler, Grand Master, Robert Devarney, Master of Seneca Lodge No. 40, Milton, VT
Brother John R. Campbell received his 50-year member ship button in Seneca Lodge No. 40. Over 30 Brothers were in attendance to witness this presentation on May 12, 2009.

Grand Master makes a visit to Seneca Lodge No. 40, Milton, Vermont
on May 12, 2009. Brother Robert Devarney, Master.

Front Row L to R: Earl Washburn, PGM, Calvin Keyler, Grand Master, Cedric Smith, PGM, Grand Secretary,
Randy Cary, Aide to Grand Master
Back Row L to R: Thomas Johnston, IV, Deputy Grand Master,
John R. Campbell, Jr., Past Grand Master, Philip Morton, Grand Senior Warden, Mike Reed, Grand Junior Deacon. These Green Mountain Boys made a visit to the Annual Communication of The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire on May 16, 2009.

L to R: Vincent Libone, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of New York, presents Governor James H. Douglas, Governor of Vermont and member of Union Lodge No. 2, Middlebury, Vermont, the prestigious Grand Lodge of New York Distinguished Achievement Award at the Grand Lodge of New York Annual Communication on May 4, 2009.

L to R: Cedric Smith, Past Grand Master, Grand Secretary, VT, Calvin K. Keyler, Grand Master, VT., Governor James H. Douglas, Vermont, Earl J. Washburn, Past Grand Master, VT., Thomas Johnston, IV, Deputy Grand Master, VT. Richard E. Fletcher, Past Grand Master, VT. Taken May 4, 2009 at the
Grand Lodge of New York.

L to R: Richard S. Sokoll presented the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island Christopher Champlin Medal at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island on May 18, 2009. Brother Keyler is the third living Vermont recipient of the prestigious medal. The other two are Richard E. Fletcher, PGM and Cedric L. Smith, PGM.

L to R: Brothers Cedric Smith, PGM, Roderick Maclay, PGM and Calvin Keyler, Grand Master. Brother Maclay received the Citizen of the Year award from the Lions club in So. Strafford, VT on May 20, 2009.
Brothers Calvin Keyler, Grand Master and Cedric Smith, PGM, were invitied to say a few "kind" words about Bro. Rod
and his Masonic membership.

L to R: Calvin K. Keyler, Grand Master, Masons of Vermont, presenting John R. Campbell, Jr. his Grand Representative Certificate representing The Grand Lodge of Quebec in Vermont, on May 24, 2009.

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Brother Ted Corsones, Past Grand Master of Vermont,
and member of Rutland Lodge No. 79, is presented a
Plaque from Brother Thomas Johnston, Secretary of
Rutland Lodge No. 79 and Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Vermont, in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the Masonic Family.

Brother Calvin K. Keyler, Grand Master presents Brother Ted Corsones, Past Grand Master, a "Certificate of Meritorious Service" at the Rutland Lodge No. 79 Table Lodge on
Saturday, April 25, 2009 held to honor Brother Ted Corsones for his dedication and work in Freemasonry.

L to R: Bothers James Stevens, Ben Ilsley, David Ilsley, Cedric Smith, James Dudley, all members of Pulaski Lodge No. 58, Wells River, VT marched in the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, April 26, 2009. The march was 4.5 miles, beginning in Wells River, going to Woodsville, NH and returning to Wells River. There were over 200 people who participated and Pulaski Lodge No. 58 raised about $200.00 for
the March of Dimes.

The Spring Meeting of the Past Masters Association of District No. 9 met at Charity Lodge No. 43, Bradford, VT on Friday, April 17, 2009.

The fall meeting of this association and Ladies Night will be held at Brookfield, Vermont on Friday, October 16, 2009.

L to R: Brother Thomas MacPhee, Grand Marshal and Chairman of the Grand Lodge of Vermont Annual Cribbage Tournament, presents Brother Gordon Spooner, a member of Morning Sun Lodge No. 5, Bridport, VT with a beautiful Cribbage Board as winner of the Vermont State Cribbage Tournament on Saturday, April 18, 2009. The Cribbage Tournament was held at the Masonic Lodge Building in Barre, Vermont. The money raised from this Cribbage Tournament goes to the Grand Lodge Scholarship Awards.

Cedric Smith, Past Grand Master and George Deblon installed the officers of Sharon Lodge No. 105, F & A M, Sharon, VT on Sunday, April 19, 2009. Brother Tobin Winters was installed Master of the lodge and he is in the center of the picture with the square
on his apron.

L to R: Brother Calvin Keyler, Grand Master, presents Brother James W. Parker, a member of Washington Lodge No. 3 with his 60-year member ship button and Sandy Karstens, Master of Washington Lodge No. 3.

L to R: Brothers Calvin K. Keyler, Grand Master, Horatio F. Jenkins and Robert Jenkins. Grand Master Keyler presented Brother Horatio F. Jenkins with a 50-year membership button and a Centenary Certificate. His son, Robert Jenkins, assisted with the presentations. Horatio Jenkins was born July 18, 1906 and raised a Master Mason on March 26, 1959 in Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72, Essex Jct. Vermont now meeting in Williston, VT. These awards were presented on April 1, 2009.

L to R: Calvin K. Keyler, Arthur Lagrange, Roland J. Smith. Brother Lagrange received his 50-year membership button in Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72, Essex Jct. now meeting in Williston, VT. April 1, 2009.

L to R: Calvin K. Keyler, Philip A. Kolvood, Roland J. Smith. Brother Kolvood received his 50-year membership button in Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72, Essex Jct., now meeting in Williston, VT April 1, 2009.

L to R: Calvin K. Keyler, James W. Parker, Sandy Karstens. Brother James Parker received his 60-year membership button in Washington Lodge No. 3 on April 1, 2009.