The North Carolina Mason

Page 12 The North Carolina Mason July/August 2018 Mileposts 143 MIDDLESEX – At 96, WB David Jordan of Rogers #525 is not about to sit back and relax. The lodge's 2018 Junior Warden has begun his fifth round through the chairs. Brother David is a WWII veteran and retired from the USAF with 20 years of service. Upon returning to Middlesex, he joined the local American Legion and met several men who were Masons. He was raised to a Master Mason in 1979. Soon after, he was asked to fill the chair of an absent officer. Being new, he had no idea what to say or do and decided that he would prepare for the next time. He learned every role on opening and closing on every degree. This inspired him to keep learning until he could fill any role on any degree. He loves the work and says there is nothing better than a degree done correctly. Within the last year he coached a new candidate through the degrees and did the role of SD on the first and second section of the Master Mason degree. Brother David seldom misses a meeting of his home lodge and loves to visit other lodges in the area. He says there is no fellowship like the fellowship in Masonry. He says he wonders sometimes if his memory is not as good as it once was, but he can still read his OSW like reading a magazine. His broth- ers say they are very proud of him and look forward to the year he becomes Master again. This brother truly can say 'been there, done that' HENDERSONVILLE – Worshipful Brother Kolen Flack of Western Star #91 in Rutherfordton, second from left, was recognized in May for having achieved 60 years as a Class "A" Certified Lecturer, one of only five to ever reach this milestone. Brother Flack was first certified on Sept. 10, 1956. He has served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lecturer (1978-1980). He served a total of 15 years on the Board of Custodians, including two years as chairman. Grand Master Speed Hallman presented the award at his district meeting in Hendersonville. L-R in the photo: Randy Flack, Kolen Flack, Deputy Grand Master Mack Sigmon, Grand Lecturer Donald Helton, and MW Hallman. Not included in the photo to the left of Randy Flack was Kolen's other son, Jodie. MOUNT HOLLY – Mount Holly #544 won the city's Community Service Award. Master Thomas J. Hally accepted the award on behalf of the lodge. The nomination letter outlined the lodge's achievements. "The Masonic Lodge is not just a building where the Masons meet. The lodge building served for decades as the polling station for our political elec- tions; and, it still serves as a great place for children's birthday parties, family re- unions, etc. In fact, the lodge is also a place where other local non-profit groups can host their own fundraisers." Among other works, the letter cited the lodge's charita- ble giving, primarily to the Masonic Home for Children, but also to WhiteStone: A Masonic and Eastern Star Community, the NC Masonic Foundation and local chari- ties. CANDLER – How do you honor a brother who has given much to Masonry and to his community? The brethren of Hominy #491 hon- ored Past Master Jack Ferguson by performing a cornerstone ceremony at his church, Hominy Baptist, in June. Brother Ferguson also has fi- nancially supported several other community efforts, including an academic building at Mars Hill University and at AB Tech, and the YMCA in its effort to expand into the Enka/Candler com- munity, and to the Asheville Buncombe County Christian Ministries to expand medical services to those who can and cannot afford the cost of a doctor visit in the Enka/Candler community. The cornerstone ceremony, attended by Grand Master Speed Hallman, Past Grand Master Bry- ant Webster and others, honored Brother Jack's faith, Masonry and his benevolence. 60 YEARS Congratulations to our 60-year member: Royce Claybourne Jordan, Vanceboro #433

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