The North Carolina Mason

MiLepoSTS September/October 2014 The North Carolina Mason Page 7 GREENSBORO — Gate City 694's Jack Crater, right, recently received his 60-year Diamond Jubilee. A past master of West Bend 434, he was well known for his many years as installing officer for the lodge, a duty he performed from memory. His award was presented by West Bend Secretary Joey Transou, left. — Bob Blair LEXINGTON — Vernon A. Darr, right, received his Dia- mond Jubilee for his 60 years as a Mason on July 17. The Lexing- ton Memorial 473 member was presented the award by Doug T. Sink, left. Senior Deacon Will Fulbright escorted Darr before the altar for the ceremony. — Thomas Jolly HALIFAX — Royal White Hart 2's Winford Dickens, center, recently earned the Grand Lodge Diamond Jubilee for his 60 years as a lodge member. He is seen here receiving the award from Junior Grand Warden Gene Cobb, left, and Lodge Master Randy Bowen, right. — Randy Bowen SNEADS FERRY — Stump Sound 733's Billy Ennett, right, received his Diamond Jubi- lee July 22. Master William Brandon, left, pre- sented the award honoring Ennett's 60 years in the fraternity at a special dinner held in the honor of service award recipients. Ger- ald Padgett, who earned his 50-year Veteran's Emblem, was unable to attend. — Robert J. McLaughlin ZEBULON — Johnnie Horton, center, was honored by Ze- bulon 609 in June for his 60 years in the lodge. He is seen here receiving his Diamond Jubilee from PDDGM Bob Barron, left and Zebulon Master Floyd Edwards. GREENVILLE — On June 12, James W. Jenkins, center, was presented his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years in the lodge. The pre- sentation was performed by Past Grand Master William L. Dill, left, and Crown Point 708 Master Justin Robinson, right. Mr. Jimmy was master of Crown Point in 1963 and continues to be "an in- spiration to the younger Masons." — Charles R. Sumerlin HENDERSONVILLE — As a courtesy to Florida's Orlando 69, Kedron 387 recent- ly presented Joe Gibeault, right, is 65-Year Award from the Grand Lodge of Florida. Ke- dron Master Wiley B. Kessler, left, made the presentation. Gibeault is a new member of Kedron Lodge. — Spence Campbell CASAR — Loy Norman, center, was presented his Diamond Jubilee Award for 60 years membership June 5. Casar Master Kenny Warlick and Bob Braswell pre- sented the award. — Eric Newton GREENVILLE — D. Calvin Stokes, right, was recently presented his 60-year Diamond Jubilee by St. John's 3. Past Grand Master Wil- liam L. Dill visited Crown Point 708 here to make the presentation. — Charles R. Sumerlin WILKESBORO — A contingent from Mt. Pleasant 573 re- cently ventured to Mountain City, Tennessee to call on their Brother Paul E. Welborn. They visited him June 10 to present his Diamond Jubilee award celebrating his 60 years as a Mason. Seen here are, from left, Master Dwight Church, Welborn, Paul's nephew Greg Welborn, and 33 rd District Deputy Grand Master Bobby Nichols. — Dwight Church CULLOWHEE — East LaPorte 358 held their Awards Night in August. They honored their 60-year members. Seen here, from left, are James Baxter Wood, John Winfred Ashe, Frank Louin Hooer, John Davis Buchanan, and Andrew Jackson Wood. Their other two Diamond Jubilee members, Christopher Earb Burrell and Harold Vance Craft, were unable to attend. — Thomas Turrentine HERTFORD — Perquimans 106 held their Ladies Night Banquet August 12. Several lodge members got service awards that night. Carlton Davenport and Ray Guest got their Dia- mond Jubilees honoring their 60 years as Masons. Horace Co- hoon got his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years membership. Past District Deputy Grand Master Phil Johnson made the presenta- tions. Seen here, from left, are Davenport, Guest, and Cohoon. Honorees unable to attend were 60-year member Tom Brown and 50-year Mason Edgar Ray Evans. — Paul Gregory STEDMAN — On August 8, Grand Master Dalton Mayo, center, presented two service awards at Stedman 730. Archie C. Fields, left, the second brother raised by 730 after its char- ter was issued in 1964, got his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years membership. Arnold Pope, right, got his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years as a Mason. Fields did all his degree work in a span of 15 days; Pope in 22 days. — Thomas Pope Jacob McMinn photo Kent Saunder s photo RALEIGH — Officers' Boot Camps and Coaches Workshops will be held this fall at four different locations in the state. Boot Camp is designed to train lodge line officers in essential leader- ship skills for their travel to the East. e forum provides up-to- date and informative material on effective lodge management and planning. e Board of Custodians is hosting a Coaches Work- shop in conjunction with the Boot Camps this year. Boot Camp and the Coaches Workshops are separate; one- day sessions held on four Saturdays in October and November. e October 18 session will be held at the Salisbury Masonic Temple, 401 N. Fulton Street in Salisbury; the November 1 ses- sion at Concord 58, 1601 Barlow Road, Tarboro; November 15, Asheville Masonic Temple at 80 Broadway; and the November 22, Semper Fidelis 680, 727 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville. e two schools are held simultaneously, so attendees must choose one. ese sessions offer lodges across the state unparalleled op- portunities for development. As each session stands on its own, you need only attend one session to get the full Boot Camp or Coaches Workshop experience. Boot Camp is provided free by the Grand Lodge Masonic Education Committee and Wilkerson College. Participants re- ceive a workbook and other material. You will be responsible for your own lunch. While Boot Camp is most helpful to lodge line officers, they are open all members. e Boot Camps were conceived as a way of providing leader- ship training for officers who could not attend Wilkerson College, or who would like a refresher of the Wilkerson College program. Topics include Masonic Education in the Blue Lodge, Motiva- tion, Fundraising, e Master's Toolbox, Steps to Dynamic Lodge Leadership, and e Proven Path. Brothers scheduled to present at the boot camps include Deputy Grand Master Doug Caudle, Jim Medlin, Rick Smith, Grand Steward Shaun Bradshaw, Larry ompson, Ben Wallace, Luigi Ammons, and Kevin Combs. Coaches Workshops are aimed at brothers who coach candi- dates through the degrees. ese sessions are focused on word- ing of the catechism, commonly misused words, and mentor- ing techniques. ose interested are encouraged to bring their OSWs and Bahnson Manuals. Board of Custodians Secretary David Potts will lead the coaches' sessions. To register or for more information, contact David Potts at unc1969@hotmail. com or (704) 223-1969. is is the sixth year for the Boot Camps. Participants in pre- vious years have remarked on its value in their development as leaders. For more information on the Boot Camps, contact Kevin Combs at (704) 929-9707 or secretarync27@gmail.com. Officer Boot Camps coming soon

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