Freemasonry is a volunteer organization. You do not have to be born into it (for more on what it takes go here), but we do have leadership that by design changes every year generally. The leadership is voted in by the members (also called “brothers”) of the lodge. There are 3 primary elected officers (Worshipful Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden), 5 elected trustees and a number of appointed officers. Appointed officers are made by the incoming Master of the Lodge and are members who are dedicating time to make sure the lodge is successful in its daily operations, charitable operations, events and business. In general, the 3 primary officers and 2 appointed officers each year are held responsible to run the lodge.
Worshipful Master- Bill Friedman will preside as Worshipful Master for the 2025-2026 masonic year. As Master, all events, happenings and financial business fall under his purview. Its his responsibility the lodge succeeds in its endeavors.
Senior Warden- Drew MacCallum serves as Senior Warden and tends to the “harmony of the lodge” making sure members are cohesively working together in their efforts. The Senior Warden is to fill in if at any time the Worshipful Master is absent.
Junior Warden- Franckel Enelus serves as Junior Warden. Its his role to make sure meals for collation before the meetings and events are planned, staff is scheduled and all preparations are made.
Senior Deacon- Luke Loporto serves as Senior Deacon. A key individual for understanding the rituals of the lodge and welcoming new members and visiting quests. As Senior Deacon, he is the highest appointed officer and has many hats as a leader of the brothers, understanding ritual and acts as a “right hand man” to the Worshipful Master durning meetings.
Junior Deacon- William (Bill) Meis serves as Junior Deacon. His role is to make sure the meetings are held in privacy and to meet and greet all visiting members from other lodges and confirm they are just and duly prepared for a meeting. He is to make sure the meeting rooms are set to their proper design.
Trustees- The 5 Trustees are held responsible for the physical building management and any tenants currently occupying the space. At the time of this article, Georges (formerly Industry Makers) and Cafe Ninnet are occupants of the building spaces. The trustees are voted for 3 year terms but in opposing cycles- this way, not all 5 are up for election at anytime.
