NUTLEY LODGE NO. 25

Free and Accepted Masons

 

Masonic Information Center Announces Winners of the 2008 Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Masonic Awareness 

 

Nutley Lodge #25, Nutley, NJ achieved national recognition based upon its 2008 Lodge submission to the Mark Twain Award competition.  Lodge leaders energized members through new endeavors that served multiple Masonic interests and focused on reaching the community. 

 

Silver Spring, March 31, 2009 – The Masonic Information Center (MIC) announces the 2008 winners of the highly regarded Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Masonic Awareness. The Twain Award recognizes Lodge leadership for asserting a uniquely Masonic identity both within the Lodge and throughout the community that is consistent with the Fraternity’s historic focus on education, self-improvement, good works, and fellowship.

 

Richard E. Fletcher, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Information Center says, “The 2008 Twain Award winners represent hundreds of Masons who are putting energy and creativity into their Masonic identity.” Fletcher continues, “Winning a Twain Award means that members of a Lodge have come together to plan, implement, and evaluate a year’s worth of activities focused on enriching the experience of being a Freemason.” Winners receive a custom designed award for display and nationwide recognition through MIC web and print publications.

 

Lodge Master Wayne A. Petermann says, “Chartered in 1853, Nutley Lodge #25 has a rich history, but we were in a state of disharmony and malaise. In 2008, we were committed to moving our Lodge forward.” Petermann adds that the Lodge’s new Website keeps Brothers informed and involved. Senior Warden Franklin Suco says, “With the assistance of Officers, Past Masters and White Apron Brothers alike, we transformed ourselves into a vibrant and active Lodge.” 

 

Fletcher says, “When given the opportunity, I enjoy participating in presenting the award and recognizing the individuals who are strengthening the distinction of being a Freemason.”

 

Most historians believe Freemasonry arose from stonemasons’ guilds in the Middle Ages and began to flourish in the 1700’s in Europe, the American Colonies and Canada. Masons are known for their commitment to making good men better and their philanthropic work. 

 

For more information on Freemasonry and the Mark Twain Award go to the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSANA) at http://www.msana.com .