The North Carolina Mason

Page 8 The North Carolina Mason November/December 2010 Masonic supplies with Tarheel roots By Ric Carter ALBEMARLE — Kevin Kubacki is work- ing in his garage. Te phone rings, and he grabs the cordless receiver. Te caller identifies himself. Kevin makes small talk while he thumbs through his cabinet of file folders. He spots his current call- er and his order history. Kevin asks him about a 2005 apron order. “Are they holding up okay for you?” “Have you been happy with them?” He gives the caller a quick rundown on new products he’s added to his product line. He an- swers questions about several items. “Sure, our turnaround on custom aprons is about six weeks.” He makes notes in a small spiral notebook, tears out the page, and posts it on a bulletin board alongside 21 other orders currently in process. “Nice talking to you, too.” One of three forensic recreations of Washington features Valley Forge. Discovering the real Washington RALEIGH — Te N.C. Museum of His- tory is hosting the traveling exhibition Discover the Real George Washington: New Views From Mount Vernon during its three-year national tour. Approximately 100 objects associated with Washington are on view in this exhibition through January 21, 2011, in Raleigh. Te NC Museum of History is the only venue in the Southeast on the exhibition’s tour. “Although over a million people come to walk in Washington’s footsteps at Mount Ver- non each year, we know that not everyone will have a chance to visit his home,” said Jim Rees, president of Mount Vernon. “We wanted to bring the fascinating story of Washington’s life to people around the country by showing a wide variety of compelling personal belongings and In this issue of The NC Mason some intriguing elements from our new Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center.” Discover the Real George Washington offers a new and refreshing perspective on our nation’s first president, his achievements, and his family and times. Te exhibition reveals the real George Washington not only as a general and president, but as a young land surveyor, experimental farm- er, and savvy entrepreneur. Washington’s views on religion and slavery, and the influence of his wife, Martha, are also explored. Highlights among the objects associated with Washington include: • the only surviving complete set of Wash- ington’s famous dentures, made of ivory, human teeth, and animal teeth; see WASHINGTON, page 5 Kevin Kubacki uses patterns to cut a leather apron bound for some lodge officer. NORTH CAROLINA The Mason Volume 135 Number 6 page 1 North Carolina gains another new lodge. November/December 2010 Tis crowded home garage is the business and manufacturing hub for Dean and Associ- ates, North Carolina’s only Tarheel-based Ma- sonic supply company. Back in 2003, Kevin Kubacki wasn’t planning to take a new profes- sional direction in his life. He was only looking at a small business op- portunity to supplement things. But, life some- times thrusts things upon you. Kevin’s life is now governed by trailering Masonic aprons from one Masonic event to another. 2003 was the year Kevin heard that James Talbert might be interested in selling Dean and Associates, his North Carolina born Masonic paraphernalia business. Talbert had bought the business from Past Grand Master Nat Dean who had started the company back in 1975. After deciding to take on the mission, Kevin see APRONS, page 5 page 1 The Ride raises $25,000 in its thirteenth year. page 8 Kevin Kubacki maintains a Tarheel Masonic heritage. Our Grand Lodge is helping sponsor an exhibit at the NC Museum of History that will help thousands of children and adults discover the depth of founding brother George Washing- ton. You can get a sneak peek starting on page 8 of this issue of The NC Mason. page 8 George Washington comes alive in a new exhibit. The North Carolina Mason The Grand Lodge of North Carolina, AF&AM 600 College Street Oxford, North Carolina 27565 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORG. AUTO U.S. POSTAGE OXFORD, NC 27565 PERMIT NO. 56 PAID Ric Car ter photo Ric Car ter photo Ric Car ter photos

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