Bremerton Lodge #117, Bremerton Masonic "Temple", 878 5th. St.,Bremerton

 

Bremerton Lodge #117 was Chartered June 11th, 1902 at Bremerton, in Kitsap County. This fine harbor on Puget Sound was suggested early as a Naval Station by WIlliam Bremer who platted the city in 1891. This same year, 1902, it was selected as the site of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Among activities of the Lodge is the continuous yearly visitation to Hood Canal Lodge #288 in the remembrance of the assistance given that Lodge when they sought their own Charter in 1948. It is customary for Bremerton Lodge #117 to close Hood Canal Lodge #288 during that yearly visit.

Bremerton Lodge #117 has an annual "Good Friday" services, honoring all members, friends and visitors. It participates in an annual School Awards program along with Wm. H. Upton Naval & Military Lodge #206 and Steadfast Lodge #216. Each June the 24th the Lodge meets, with the New Grand Master being invited, to celebrate  a St. Johns Night Dinner. After talks by the Grand Lodge electeds it is customary to end the day with a Strawberry Short Cake feed.

The stated Communication is held the 2nd Friday of the Month, except June when it is held on the 1st Friday of the Month. The Lodge is Dark in July and August.  Dinner is served at 6:30 PM and the stated meeting begins at 7:30 PM.

Visit the Tri County Masons Events Calendar for any other Lodge Activities which may occur during the Month.   www.washingtonmasonssite.com

Worshipful Master       WB  Jeffery Parham                      jsp1440@aol.com 

Senior Warden            Bro  Rodger D. Jones, Jr.              robnrog6372@cs.com

Junior Warden             Bro. Mark Brooks

Sec/Treasurer             WB  Herb Farman

Trestle Board Editor    WB  J. Overton                                molokai17@yahoo.com