Lodge building parking lot area on 02/02/2026
 Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| ATTENTION: Our parking area around the Lodge building needs to be cleaned. This includes the side walk and the steps. Anyone that can help with the proper equipment, please contact the Secretary, Rocky Turner, at 336-613-0902. This is just way more that the majority of us can handle. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. |
2026 INSTALLATION OF REMAINING OFFICERS on 01/13/2026
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| An Installation of the remaining officers was held on January 6 during the Stated Meeting of Jefferson Penn Lodge N0. 384.The Installing Officer was WB J. D. Paschal, Master of the lodge, Installing Marshal was WB John Durham. Installing Secretary was Brother Robert ("Rocky") Turner.Brothers James Christopher ("Chris"), Fred Allen Ramsey, and WB Kevin Scott ("Scott") Greene were escorted to the Altar and took the oath of office.Brother Chris DeLapp was next presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Senior Warden by the Installing Marshal, WB John Durham.WB Scott Greene was next presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Treasurer.Brother Fred Ramsey was next presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Tyler. Each brother was escorted to their seat or places by the Installing Marshall after each presentation, and the installation was declared over by the Master. |
2026 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS on 01/12/2026
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| An installation of the 2026 officers of the lodge was held at 10:00 A.M. on December 20, 2025, in an open installation at the lodge. Installing Officer was WB Clifford Shrewsbury, 22nd DDGM,; Installing Marshall was WB Marvin Preble, PM. Installing Chaplain was WB Daryl Crowder, PM. Installing Secretary was WB Eddie Bruce ("Bruce") Needham, PM.Brother John Dudley ("JD") Paschal was escorted to the Altar and was presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Master.He was then escorted to the East by the Installing Marshal, WB Marvin Preble, PM..Arriving in the East, Brother JD was presented with the Gavel and Charter of the lodge and his hat by the Installing Officer, WB Cliford Shrewsbury, DDGM 22nd District..Brother Melvin Hill was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Junior Warden..Brother Robert Kessler ("Rocky") Turner was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Secretary..WB John Durham was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Senior DeaconWB Joseph Jimmy ("Joe") Castellano was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Junior Deacon.Brother Samuel Walter "Sammy" Fulp was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Chaplain.Each brother was escorted to their seat or places by the Installing Marshall after each presentation WB JD Paschal then closed the Installation and thanked everyone present for their attendance and help. |
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Passing of WB John Paul Jones VI on 12/22/2025
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
John Jones, VI ObituaryWB John Paul Jones, VI, of Ruffin formerly of Texas went to be with the Lord Monday December 15, 2025 at his home. There will be no memorial service at this time. A native of New York City, he was a son of the late John Paul and Elizabeth Schreeder Jones and had lived in Ruffin for the past 30 years moving here from Texas. He served in the US Navy for four years and was retired from the US Air Force with over 27 years of service. John Paul was a member of the Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge # 384 AF & AM and was also a member of The Leaksville Masonic Lodge #136 AF & AM. He was preceded in death by a son: Kevin Jones, his parents and a sister: Caroline Irwin. Survivors include his wife: Patricia Duke Jones of New Braunfels, TX, sons: Steven P. Jones (Brigitte) of Gilbert, AZ, David B. Jones of Katy, TX, and John Paul “Jay” Jones VII (Mary) of Kyle, TX, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and his good friend Larry Strader and his wife Cindy of Ruffin. Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family, Online condolences may be sent to¨www.cittyfh.com ServicesNo services to be held DonationsMasonic Home for Children at Oxford 600 College St., Oxford NC 27565 |
Installation of Officers for 2026 on 11/26/2025
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| To all Brothers in District 22. Jefferson Penn Lodge # 384 will hold an Open Installation of Officers on Saturday, December 20th at the lodge at 10:00 am. Members should be at the lodge at 9:00 am to open the lodge and close the Lodge of Sorrows and memorialize passed brothers for 2025. After closing the lodge, guests may be escorted and enter. PLEASE DRESS WARMLY! THE HEAT IN THE LODGE ROOM FLOOR IS NOT WORKING! This is an opportunity to invite non-members as well as family to get a glimpse of Masonry. Please be there to welcome Brother J. D. Paschal as the new Master of the lodge as well as the other new officers. S&F, The Master and Wardens Paul Tutherow, PM Assistant Secretary |
JEFFERSON PENN LODGE VISITS WHITESTONE on 06/13/2025
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
JEFFERSON PENN LODGE VISITS WHITESTONE Some members of Jefferson Penn Lodge No. 384 visited Whitestone in Greensboro on June 11th, 2025.. Pictured left to right are WBro Marvin Preble, Bro J. D. Paschal, and Bro Melvin Hill. |
District 22 Traveling Gavel on 03/06/2025
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384 met at a stated Communication on March 5, 2025.
Brothers Fred Ramsey and Rocky Turner had attended Dan River Lodge the previous night and Brother Rocky Turner was escorted to the altar where WM Johnny Washburn presented the District 22 Traveling Gaveling gavel to Brother Turner. The gavel was returned to Jefferson Penn Lodge 384 and presented to the WM, John Durham where it is displayed in the lodge.
Jefferson Penn was the first lodge to claim and display the new traveling gavel in their lodge room.
A Salute To The Flag on 03/06/2025
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384 met at a stated Communication on March 5, 2025. Under Masonic Education, WM John Durham read "A Toast To The Flag" and explained the history of the US flag. The paper presented and read was by John J. Daly from the year 1917. |
Paul Tutherow, PM
Asst. Secretary
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2025 on 11/30/2024
WBro Paul Tutherow Asst. Secretary |
FOUR NEW ENTERED APPRENTICES on 10/24/2024
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
The Lodge was opened by Master John Durham who conducted the degree assisted by Senior Deacon Br Melvin Hill, Junior Deacon WBr Joe Castellano, Junior Warden Br Chris DeLapp, and Chaplain Br Sammy Fulp; all from Jefferson Penn Lodge and with Pro Tems as Senior Warden, Senior and Junior Stewards; all from Leaksville Lodge and Dan River Lodge. The Aprons were presented by DDGL WBr Joshua Ryan Payne from Tobasco Lodge No.271 as well as the Lecture and Closing Charge. DDGP WBr Clifford Shrewsbury received word from the Grand Master about "Together we rise" and stated that the turnout from the other lodges that night represented this. Remember that the first meeting in November is our annual lodge day when we vote for the officers for 2025. Your 2025 Lodge dues of $152.00 may be paid at any time. WBr Paul Tutherow Asst. Secty. |
TRESTLEBOARD FOR OCTOBER 2024 on 10/17/2024
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Our last big chance to sell raffle tickets for our charities is this Saturday in Madison from 9:00 to 6:00 PM. We need more Brothers to help with set-up from 8:00 to 9:00 AM and take-down from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This is your opportunity to help all three charities this year: Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, MESH Foundation, and "Toys for Tots." Tickets will be available until the drawing on December 10th. We will initiate FOUR candidates on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 PM. Due to our members' LOW ATTENDANCE, we have asked other lodges to help us as we need conductors for the candidates. We have not had this many new initiates in years and your presence would be helpful and/or supportive. Remember that the first meeting in November is our annual lodge day when we vote for the officers for 2025. Unfortunately, we had to suspend 3 members for NPD's at our last meeting so remember you will need a dues card to vote and your dues may be paid for 2025 at any time. Attend and see what is happening at JEFFERSON PENN LODGE, |
Lodge Tour on 09/19/2024
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
The Lodge hosted a walking tour for the Reidsville City's Historical Preservation Commission. It was a great opportunity to share the rich history of our lodge and Masonic traditions. It’s fantastic that WBRS Earl Moore and Paul Tutherow, along with other brothers, were there to answer questions and engage with the visitors. |