Honoring Brother William Donald
Schaeffer
October 18, 2007
It was a
very special evening with Brethren, family, guests and friends celebrating our
210th year of the founding of and charter of Amicable Lodge #25 in
1797. The Cassia, Center and St. John’s Lodges were merged
recently to form the Amicable-St. John’s Lodge #25 and it is deemed that because
of those mergers, our Lodge has been strengthened as we go forward into the
future together. Coincidently, it was also the year 1797
that the City of Baltimore, Maryland was chartered. It is
not unimaginable that some of our Nation’s founding fathers might have attended
a meeting or two or perhaps a Masonic function sponsored by our Lodge.
It was only fitting that we selected
Baltimore and
Maryland ’s living legend, William Donald Schaefer to be our honored
guest. Now retired from public life and soon to be 86 on
November 2, 2007 , he was the epitome of a true and very dedicated public
servant. Of special note to Brethren everywhere was the
title that he held within our ranks of being a 33° Scottish Rite Master Mason.
This evening he was made an honorary member of our Lodge and given a
plaque by our Worshipful Master, Brother Ronald J. Jacobson on behalf of the
Officers and Brethren in recognition of his devotion to the State of Maryland
and his participation in this evening’s festivities.
Additionally to the honors and recognition bestowed on our Brother Don and our
Lodge, a 50 year pin was presented to Brother Marvin Schein and a 60 year pin
was presented to Worshipful Brother Herman Samuel.
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Ken Taylor, PM and Marvin Schein receiving 50 year pin
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Honoree and Carol Davis
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Ronald Jacobson, PM and Honoree
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Honoree and Fred Tepper
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Ronald Jacobson, PM and Honoree
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New Brother and his father
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Nathan Schaeffer,PM and Honoree
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Ken Taylor, PM and Herman Samuel, PM . W. Bro. Samuel was presented with his 60 year pin.
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photos by Carol Davis
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