Lodge News
Ko'olau Lodge St. Patrick's Dinner
The Brethren of Honolulu Lodge and many other Lodges throughout the jurisdiction were present for
Ko’olau Lodges annual St. Patrick’s fundraising dinner at The Shriners Waimanalo Beach Club. It was a
beautiful night full of fellowship, delicious food, melodic music, and great conversation.
Back Left: W.B. David Kaohelaulii, W.B. Scott Waracka, Bro. Michael Mollohan (Lt. Colonel USMC.)
Front: Bro. Lenny Clairmont, George Clooney (W.B. Garry Graham), and W.B. Dustin Verity
Behind the camera: Bro. Mark Leo
Stated Meeting (Feb 2011)
With our February 2011 Stated Meeting behind us we can definitely say in hindsight that it was more than just a simple success.
42 brethren were in attendance for our February Stated Meeting including Most Worshipful Charles L. Wegener Jr., and Worshipful Dustin Verity who is the sitting Master of Ko’olau Lodge.
Brother Diamond Robinson was installed as Junior Warden of Honolulu Lodge and presented the brethren with great topics of discussion whereby we can collectively strengthen all aspects of our Lodge.
Worshipful Garry Graham presented Worshipful Jimmy Coleman with a beautiful Masonic Timepiece in token of friendship and brotherly love, and to serve as a constant reminder to him that Honolulu Lodge will always be his Home. Worshipful Coleman has given his heart and soul to the Fraternity of Freemasonry and Honolulu Lodge in particular. While he’ll be leaving Hawaii in the weeks to come we know that his move will only improve his life, his family’s, and the beautiful country to which he proudly serves.
Worshipful Dustin Verity presented Worshipful Garry Graham with a gift on behalf of Ko’olau Lodge in token of appreciation for his help with their 2011 officers installation while Most Worshipful Charles L. Wegener Jr. presented Right Worshipful Frank M. Condello II with a certificate of appreciate and honorary plaque for his generous contributions to the Cornerstone & Columns Grand Lodge Fund.
2011 Honolulu Lodge Installation
It was a beautiful night indeed as the brethren of Honolulu Lodge and an outstanding number of supportive brethren from our jurisdiction attended The 2011 Officers Installation at the Honolulu Valley Scottish Rite Cathedral. The brethren honored 2010 Past Master Jimmy Coleman for his outstanding work and dedication to Freemasonry and presented him with a beautiful Past Masters apron and 18k Gold Past Masters Jewel. Following the honoring of Past Master Jimmy Coleman and the installation of 2011 officers, incoming Worshipful Master Dexter Carrasco presented the brethren and distinguished guest with an awe inspiring and motivational speech, leaving the brethren of Honolulu Lodge and our Jurisdiction with a crystal clear vision of what is to come of Honolulu Lodge under the leadership of Worshipful Carrasco. (Pictures below)
An excerpt from WM Carrasco’s speech :
“To be strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind;
To talk success, good-will, and prosperity to every Brethren you meet;
To show your Brethren the greatness with in them;
To always find the best in every situation and let your optimism shine through;
To think only of the best, work only towards the best, and to expect only the best;
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others, as you are about your own;
To forget the mistakes of the past, and look forward to the greater achievements of the future;
To always maintain a positive attitude and to share a word of encouragement to everyone you meet;
To devote so much time to the improvement of yourself, that you have no time to criticize others;
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too confident to permit the presence of trouble;
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world-not in loud words, but in great deeds;
To live in the faith that the world is always on your side, and you are the master of your destiny.”
-Dexter Carrasco, Worshipful Master, Honolulu Lodge 2011
2011 Worshipful Master Dexter Carrasco
Worshipful Jimmy Coleman, Past Master Honolulu Lodge 2010
Mark Worsham, Knight Commander of The Knights of St. Andrews & member of Honolulu Lodge
Doctor Donovan Young, Past Master of Honolulu Lodge, KCCH, and much more.
Brother Justin McNeal and Worshipful Garry Graham (PM of Honolulu Lodge 2009)
Illustrious Pete Holsomback 33°, Worshipful Garry Graham (PM Honolulu Lodge), and Bro. Greg Pentecost (Honolulu Lodge, KCCH)
Worshipful Jeffrey Low (Grand Lodge Inspector)
2010 Past Masters Dinner
It is a custom amongst the brethren of Honolulu Lodge to recognize our Past Masters for their hard work, dedication, and the path they have paved for the rest of us. Honolulu Lodge closed the 2010 year by hosting a beautiful dinner at the prestigious Outrigger Canoe Club Waikiki for our 2010 Worshipful Master Jimmy Coleman.
Martin Luther King Day Parade
The MLK Day Parade will be done to support our Prince Hall brothers. This event will be held at Magic Island (across from Ala Moana Mall). The Officers of Honolulu Lodge are allowed to wear their aprons according to their office. We encourage all available and willing brethren to come and march. This is an annual Masonic function, joined by the two Grand Lodges here on island.
– Convene at the park at 07:30, marching to Kapiolani Park @ 08:00.
– Attire: Black aloha shirt or black Iolani shirt.
– Free food and entertainment at the end
D.M. ROBINSON
HONOLULU LODGE F.&A.M.
JUNIOR WARDEN
1st Degree (9-28-2010)
Congratulations to our newly obligated Brother David Lusk. Brother Diamond Robinson sat in the East while Worshipful Master Jimmy Coleman was deployed out at sea. Brother Darryl Lajola performed an amazing lecture, while Brother Mark Leo closed the night with a beautiful first degree charge. Read more
2nd Degree (9-21-2010)
Congratulations to Bro. Samuel who has been passed to the degree of Fellowcraft . It was a rare sight as Worshipful Low graced the East, reciting an outstanding lecture as always. Bro. Diamond performed an amazing Middle Chamber lecture, while Bro. Owen Shieh was kind enough to give all the brethren an awe inspiring & insightful MC lecture which was derived from his mother lodge in the state of Oklahoma. Brother Chris Baker closed the night with a beautiful second degree charge. Read more
1st Degree (9-14-2010)
Congratulations to our newly obligated brothers John O’Neill and Jeff McCall. It was yet another progressive night for the brethren of Honolulu Lodge as Bro. Diamond Robinson sat in the East. Bro. Gilles Tisseraud provided the candidates with an outstanding 1st degree lecture, followed by a beautiful charge by Bro. Mark Leo. Read more
USS Missouri 3rd Degree
Join Honolulu Lodge on Saturday October 23, 2010 as we look to put on a memorable 3rd degree atop the USS Missouri! Family and friends are welcomed to join us for dinner and tours of this historic vessel! Each and every paid guest will also receive a one of a kind commemorative pin! Read more
Honolulu Lodge Firearms Day
On Saturday September 11th, 2010 the brethren of Honolulu Lodge spent the day at the Kokohead shooting range in Hawaii Kai. It’s right to say that many of the brethren of Honolulu Lodge are highly skilled in the use of firearms due to occupational training. Overall, it was an enjoyable and fun filled afternoon for brethren to dwell in unity. Read more
