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Kempsville Lodge No. 196

4869 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Kempsville Lodge No. 196 - 2009

2009

Worshipful Ronald Stewart Jacobson

  • Initiated: 9/15/2003, Passed: 11/4/2003, Raised: 11/25/2003
  • Member, Norfolk Scottish Rite: 2004
  • Member, Khedive Shrine: 2004
  • Recipient, James Noah Hillman Award: 2009

Lodge Officers

Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
left to right
  1. Joe Salt - Marshal
  2. Bill Peterson - Senior Deacon
  3. Bill Rawson - Senior Warden
  4. Scott Foxwell - Musician
  5. Bill Nelligar - Treasurer
  6. Steve Sorano - Junior Deacon
  1. Ron Jacobson - Worshipful Master
  2. Bob Stanek - Secretary
  3. Michael Johnstone - Junior Warden
  4. Chris Jaeger - Tiler
  5. Jerry Hallal - Chaplain

Installation of Officers - December 13, 2008

Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
left to right
  1. Bill Rawson - Senior Warden
  2. Bill Nelligar - Treasurer
  3. Ron Jacobson - Worshipful Master
  4. Steve Sorano - Junior Deacon
  5. Jerry Hallal - Chaplain
  6. Scott Foxwell - Musician
  1. Chris Jaeger - Tiler
  2. Michael Johnstone - Junior Warden
  3. Bob Stanek - Secretary
  4. Bill Peterson - Senior Deacon
  5. Worshipful Ray Hall - Installing Marshal
  6. Joe Salt - Marshal

Commemorative Pins

Worshipful Master's Pin
Grand Master's Pin

District Deputy and the Grand Master

Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate - District Deputy Grand Master, 2009 and Most Worshipful Jeffery Eugene Hodges - Grand Master, 2009

Brother Hank Foiles Receives 50 Year Veteran Award

Photo courtesy of Worshipful Michael Johnstone
Worshipful Michael Johnstone presents Brother Hank Foiles with his 50 Year Veteran Award prior to the January Stated Communication.
left to right:
  1. Brother Bud Marchman
  2. Brother Hank Foiles
  1. Mrs. Joyce Foiles
  2. Worshipful Michael Johnstone

Grand Master's Official Visit - January 17, 2009

Photo courtesy of Brother Jason Elliott Hodges
Most Worshipful Jeffery Eugene Hodges making his address during his Official Visit to Districts 36 and 56 held at Khedive Shrine Center in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Princess Anne Lodge No. 25 Gift to District Deputy Grand Master

Handmade rendering of Princess Anne Lodge No. 25 presented to Right Worshipful Emmett Pate on the occasion of his Official Visit on March 4, 2009. Made by Anthony D. Perry, P.A. County SCV, Camp No. 1993

Father/Son Night - March 10, 2009

Most Worshipful Jeffery Eugene Hodges makes a surprise visit to Kempsville Lodge for Father/Son Night.
Rick Casenave and Jeran Gray following Jeran's presentation of the DeMolay "Father Talk" prior to Lodge opening.
Over 140 Brethren in attendance.
The guest speaker for Father/Son Night. Most Worshipful John Randall Quinley, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia in 2005, addressing the Brethren.
Most Worshipful Jeffery Eugene Hodges, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, making some closing remarks at the conclusion of the evening.
Custom postage stamp
Invitation mailed to Brethren.
Commemorative coin given to the Brethren. (front)
(back)
Note from Most Worshipful John Randall Quinley.
Article from the Summer 2009 Masonic Herald. Photos courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate

Masonic Home Visit - March 20, 2009

Photo courtesy of Worshipful Bob Stanek
Brethren visiting Right Worshipful Bill Pierce at the Masonic Home.
left to right
  1. Worshipful Roger Cort
  2. Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
  3. Worshipful Joe Thornton
  4. Right Worshipful Bill Pierce
  5. Worshipful Bob Stanek

Bethel 42 "Grandparents Day" - March 21, 2009

Photo courtesy of Marta Gray
Bethel 42 visits the Masonic Home.
left to right
  1. Nadia R.
  2. Worshipful Charles Goens
  3. Caitlin W.
  4. Natasha C.
  1. Bethany W.
  2. Kaitlynn G.
  3. Right Worshipful Bill Pierce

Worshipful Master Degree Team- March 25, 2009

Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
The 56th District holds its first "Worshipful Master Degree Team" Night at Willis V. Fentress Lodge No. 296.
left to right
  1. Worshipful Mike Bartleson - Senior Deacon (Worshipful Master of Willis V. Fentress Lodge No. 296)
  2. Worshipful David Crook - Senior Warden (Worshipful Master of Virginia Beach Lodge No. 274)
  3. Worshipful Ron Jacobson - Chaplain and Lecturer (Worshipful Master of Kempsville Lodge No. 296)
  4. Worshipful Richard Collins - Worshipful Master (Worshipful Master of Princess Anne Lodge No. 25)
  5. Worshipful Roger Cort - Junior Warden (Senior Warden of Bayside Lodge No. 218 sitting in for Worshipful Bob Miles)
  6. Worshipful Doug Norris - Junior Deacon (Worshipful Master of Lynnhaven Lodge No. 220)

Past Masters Night - March 31, 2009

Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
left to right
  1. Charley Orsargos - Naomi Lodge No. 87, 1995
  2. Joe Posey - Elizabeth Lodge No. 34, 1986, 1997
  3. Tommy Haste - Kempsville Lodge, 1970
  4. Ralph Ward - Kempsville Lodge, 1987
  5. Spencer MacMath Rogers - Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, 1981
  6. Marvin Spruill - Norfolk Lodge No. 1, 1967
  7. Bob Lockwood - Ocean View Lodge No. 335, 1984
  8. Adam Green - Kempsville Lodge, 2008
  9. Roger Cort - Kempsville Lodge, 2007
  10. Denny Harrison - Kempsville Lodge, 1993
  11. Jimmy Wilder - Kempsville Lodge, 1986
  12. Bill Knowles - Kempsville Lodge, 1982
  13. Tom McGowan - Kempsville Lodge, 1983
  1. Monte Howell - Kempsville Lodge, 1978
  2. Chris Jaeger - Tilden NJ Lodge No. 183, 1966
  3. Bob Stanek - Kempsville Lodge, 1996
  4. Prentice Tuck - Kempsville Lodge, 2004
  5. Ejnar Jorgenson - Kempsville Lodge, 1979
  6. Ray Hall - Kempsville Lodge, 1988
  7. Mike Lombardo - Kempsville Lodge, 1974
  8. Joe Thornton - Kempsville Lodge, 1984
  9. Don Robinson - Kempsville Lodge, 2000
  10. Don Meyer - Kempsville Lodge, 1992
  11. Frank Creasy - Kempsville Lodge, 1980
  12. Emmett "Buddy" Pate - Kempsville Lodge, 2005
  13. Mike Sheehan - Kempsville Lodge, 2001

50 & 60 Year Veteran Presentations - April 14, 2009

Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
Worshipful Robert G. Lockwood receives his 60 Year Veterans Emblem. Attending the ceremony was his wife, Mrs. June Lockwood, his son, Worshipful Robert D. Lockwood along with his wife, Jan.
Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
Most Worshipful William Lee Holliday presents Brother Charlie B. Taylor Sr. his 50 Year Veterans Emblem.

6th Annual Armed Forces Night - April 28, 2009

The Degree Team for the Initiation.
left to right
  1. Bill Peterson - Treasurer
  2. Jim Beighley - Senior Deacon
  3. Billy Gordon - Junior Warden
  4. Joe Salt - Secretary
  5. Ken Chord - Lecture
  6. Chip Mielkey - Worshipful Master
  1. Jim Sheppard - Marshal
  2. Christopher Favata - Candidate
  3. Bruce Cunningham - Conductor, Charge
  4. Justin Gray - Senior Warden
  5. Jerry Peacock - Junior Deacon
Photos courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
All the uniformed Brethren (active and retired).
left to right
  1. Bill Peterson
  2. David Barnes
  3. Jim Boone
  4. Billy Gordon
  5. Bob Lockwood
  6. Jim Bieghley
  7. Ken Chord
  8. Adam Green
  9. Joe Salt
  1. Chip Mielkey
  2. Seth Miles
  3. Dennis Harrison
  4. Jim Sheppard
  5. Bruce Cunningham
  6. Justin Gray
  7. Elson Aviles
  8. Russ Bradshaw
  9. Christopher Favata
  10. Jerry Peacock
Royal Air Force challenge coin presented to the Lodge by Brother David Barnes of Forget Me Not Lodge Lodge No. 9035 of Wiltshire England.
(back)

National Sojourners Bridge Of Light Award - May 12, 2009

Worshipful Morris Donovan White Obituary - May 21, 2009

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The Bull Roast - June 13, 2009

Photo courtesy of Worshipful Bob Stanek
The preparation begins...
Photo courtesy of Worshipful Bob Stanek
The Friday morning preparation.
Photo courtesy of Worshipful Bob Stanek
A couple of the chefs closely monitoring the grills.
Photo courtesy of Worshipful Bob Stanek
Cooking slow...
Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
Brethren, family, and guests enjoying the food and fellowship.
Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate

District Deputy Grand Master Degree Team - June 30, 2009

Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Jeff Smith
DDGMs and PDDGMs from six Masonic Districts came together to confer the Master Mason's degree on Brother George Robert Winn, Jr.
Front Row, left to right
  1. Right Worshipful Rick Young (District 35B, 2009)
  2. Right Worshipful Jay Burton (District 36, 2009)
  3. Right Worshipful Jeff Smith (District 33, 2009)
  4. Brother George Robert Winn, Jr. - Candidate
  5. Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate (District 56, 2009)
  6. Right Worshipful Fred Dixon (District 35, 2009A)
  7. Right Worshipful John Tillman (District 13, 2009)
 Back Row, left to right
  1. Right Worshipful Tom McGowan (District 56, 2003)
  2. Right Worshipful John Bartleson (District 56, 2001)
  3. Right Worshipful Bill Gurley (District 56, 1989)
  4. Right Worshipful Tom Ransone (District 35A, 2006)
  5. Right Worshipful Billy Irvin (District 36, 2000)
  6. Right Worshipful Chad White (District 56, 2008)
  7. Right Worshipful Leon Stocks (District 36, 2006)
  8. Right Worshipful Pat Miskill (District 35, 1979)
  9. Right Worshipful Bo Lewis (District 13, 2008)
  10. Right Worshipful Ronald Rowe (District 13, 2005)
  11. Right Worshipful Kent Daughtry (District 33, 2008)
  12. Right Worshipful Keith Merritt (District 13, 1980)
  13. Right Worshipful Leroy Tarbox (District 35A, 2003, Not Shown)

Worshipful Lee Kelberg Receives his 50 Year Veteran's Emblem

Photo courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
left to right
  1. Worshipful Ron Jacobson
  2. Worshipful Lee Kelberg - Worshipful Master, 1973
  3. Right Worshipful Tom McGowan

The Family Picnic - September 20, 2009

Hamburgers
and hotdogs...
Brethren...
and family...
Games...
Photos courtesy of Brother Dave Borntrager
and music...

Past Masters Night - September 29, 2009

Courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate
left to right
  1. Tommy Haste - Kempsville Lodge, 1970
  2. Jim Gardner - Kempsville Lodge, 1989
  3. Bill Nelligar - Kempsville Lodge,2003
  4. Bob Lockwood - Ocean View Lodge No. 335, 1984
  5. Bill Knowles - Kempsville Lodge, 1982
  6. Chris Jaeger - Tilden NJ Lodge No. 183, 1966
  7. Ray Hall - Kempsville Lodge, 1988
  8. Roger Cort - Kempsville Lodge, 2007
  9. Joe Thornton - Kempsville Lodge, 1984
  10. Arthur Cole - Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, 1995
  11. Ralph Ward - Kempsville Lodge, 1987
  12. Adam Green - Kempsville Lodge, 2008
  1. Steve Ridgeway - Worshipful Master, Dorchester No. 369, 1982
  2. Bob Stanek - Kempsville Lodge, 1996
  3. Bobby Spruill - Kempsville Lodge, 1991
  4. Emmett "Buddy" Pate - Kempsville Lodge, 2005
  5. Jimmy Wilder - Kempsville Lodge, 1986
  6. Mike Lombardo - Kempsville Lodge, 1974
  7. Joe Posey - Elizabeth Lodge No. 34, 1986, 1997
  8. Mike Sheehan - Kempsville Lodge, 2001
  9. Don Robinson - Kempsville Lodge, 2000
  10. Spencer MacMath Rogers - Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, 1981
  11. Tom McGowan - Kempsville Lodge, 1983

Outstanding Lodge Award - November 7, 2009

Grand Master's Award of Excellence - November 7, 2009

Secretary Visits Schofield Lodge - November 24, 2009

The secretary makes a fraternal visit to Schofield Lodge No. 443 in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

Lodge Of Sorrow

  • Theodore Roosevelt Saleeby - 02/03/2009
  • James Gilman Moore - 02/14/2009
  • William Roy Fitzgerald - 04/04/2009
  • William Leslie Robbins, Sr. - 05/01/2009
  • Billy George Farris - 05/18/2009
  • W∴ Morris Donovan White - 05/21/2009
  • Willie David Matthews - 06/09/2009
  • Harold Allen Young - 07/16/2009
  • Blair Saywell Willcox - 09/30/2009
  • Henry Albert Young - 11/06/2009

Roster Cover

Courtesy of Right Worshipful Emmett "Buddy" Pate

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