Officers 2009/2010
2009/2010 Lodge Officers
Worshipful Master – Jimmy RumseyJimmy entered into Masonry in February of 2003, when he joined the Pine Tree Masonic Lodge. He has served the Lodge in the offices of Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Senior Steward, and Junior Steward. He holds a Class A Esoteric Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Texas’ Committee on Work. He has completed the Lodge Instruction for Effectiveness Lodge Leadership Program and graduated from the Warden’s Retreat Leadership and Administration Programs. He is a member of the Pine Tree Chapter #1090 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Waco Scottish Rite Bodies, the Sharon Shrine Temple where he is a member of the Sharon Provost Guard, the Texas Lodge of Research, and is President of the Gregg County Scottish Rite Club. In the Scottish Rite, Jimmy is a Master Craftsman and serves as Degree Master of the 18th Degree (Knight Rose Croix). He is an active member of the East Texas Degree Team conferring the 6th, 14th, and 18th Degrees throughout East Texas.
The duty of the Worshipful Master is to govern the Lodge and tend to all matters Masonic. The insignia of the office of Worshipful Master is the square. Allegorically, the square reminds the Freemason to regulate his actions by the rule and line, and to harmonize his conduct by the principles of morality and virtue. |
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Senior Warden – Kenneth JacksonKenneth entered into Masonry in Grand Prairie, Texas, at the Sam R. Hamilton Lodge in 1973. He joined the Pine Tree Lodge in 1976. He has served the offices of Junior Warden, Senior Deacon, and Senior Steward. He has completed the Lodge Instruction for Effectiveness Lodge Leadership Program and graduated from the Warden’s Retreat Leadership and Administration Programs. He is a member of the Pine Tree Chapter of the Order of the Easter Star, Waco Scottish Rite, the Longview Commandery, and the Sharon Shrine Temple. He is also affiliated with the Little Cypress Lodge, #1459. Kenneth serves the Grand Lodge of Texas as Area Coordinator and is active in the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star. The duties of the Senior Warden are to assist the Worshipful Master in the government of the Lodge and to govern in his absence. The insignia of the office of Senior Warden is the level. Allegorically, the level reminds the Freemason that all men, regardless of rank, title, or background are equal. |
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Junior Warden – Dan FlanaganDan joined the Lodge in 2000. He has served the offices of Junior Deacon and Senior Steward. He holds a Class C Esoteric Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Texas’ Committee on Work.
The duties of the Junior Warden are to carefully observe the time and to communicate the orders of the Worshipful Master to the Lodge. The Junior Warden also serves as the Lodge’s compliance officer for matters of Masonic Law. The insignia of the office of Junior Warden is the plumb. Allegorically, the plumb reminds the Freemason to stand erect and walk uprightly, thus facing the world and the associated adversities ethically and morally. |
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Treasurer – Phillip P. SmithPhillip joined the lodge in 1966. He has served the office of Lodge Treasurer.
The duties of the Treasurer are to keep the lodge’s deposits and settle all debts and pay the Lodge’s bills. The insignia of the office of Treasurer is the crossed keys, signifying that the Treasurer is the keeper of the Lodge’s treasures. |
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Secretary – Chuck RueChuck joined the Lodge in 1994. He is a Past Master, having served as Worshipful Master in 2003-2004. He has also served the offices of Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary, Senior Steward, and Junior Steward. He holds a Class A Esoteric Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Texas’ Committee on Work. Chuck has graduated from the Warden’s Retreat Leadership and Administration Programs and the Grand Secretary’s School of Instruction. He is a member of the Waco Scottish Rite and the Sharon Shrine Temple where he has served the office of Marshal in the Provost Guard. He is a member of the Gregg County Scottish Rite Club and is affiliated with Iron Bluff Lodge, #1376. Chuck serves as District Instructor for Masonic District 10-A.
The duties of the Secretary are to observe all the proceedings of the Lodge and to make a correct record of all things proper to be written. The insignia of the office of the Secretary is the crossed quills, signifying that the Secretary is the recorder of Lodge proceedings and history. |
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Chaplain – Jason RumseyJason Joined the Lodge in 2006.
The duty of the Chaplain is to invoke the aid of Deity, to perform solemn services and to offer the blessings of heaven. The insignia of the office of Chaplain is the opened Holy Bible, which is the Great Light in Masonry, and guides all to truth; it directs the Freemason to the temple of happiness and points out the whole duty of man. |
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Senior Deacon – Kevin LumanKevin Joined the Lodge in 1981. He has served the offices of Senior Deacon Junior Deacon, Tiler, and is a member of the Waco Scottish Rite and the Gregg County Scottish Rite Club.
The duties of the Senior Deacon are to attend to the Worshipful Master and to act as his proxy in the active duties of the Lodge. The insignia of the office of Senior Deacon is the square, compasses, and the blazing sun. |
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Junior Deacon – Ives KirbowIves joined the lodge in 2006. He has served the offices of Senior Steward and Junior Steward, and is a member of the Waco Scottish Rite.
The duties of the Junior Deacon are to attend to the Wardens and to act as their proxy in the active duties of the Lodge. The insignia of the office of Junior Deacon is the square, compasses, and moon. |
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Senior Steward – Patrick BryanPatrick joined the lodge in 2007. He has served the office of Junior Steward.
The duties of the Senior Steward are to see that the tables are properly furnished at refreshment and the brethren and guests suitably provided for. The insignia of the office of Senior Steward is the cornucopia, or horn of plenty. |
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Junior Steward – Jason TurnerJason joined the lodge in 2007. He has served the office of Marshal.
The duties of the Junior Steward are to assist the Senior Steward in the duties of furnishing the tables at refreshment. The insignia of the office of the Junior Warden is also the cornucopia, or horn of plenty. |
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Marshal – Brett BeggsBrett joined the lodge in 2007. He has served the office of Master of Ceremonies. Brett also serves as the web master to the Lodge’s web site.
The duty of the Marshal is to lead the members of the Lodge in processions and to assist the Worshipful Master and officers of the Lodge in the performance of their duties. The insignia of the office of Marshal is the crossed batons. |
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Master of Ceremonies – Michael KirbowMichael joined the lodge in 2007.
The duties of the Master of Ceremonies are to see that new members receive proper Masonic education and mentorship, and to assist the other officers in the performance of their duties. The insignia of the Office of Master of Ceremonies is the crossed swords. |
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Tiler – Charles LooneyCharles joined the lodge in 1983. He is a member of the Waco Scottish Rite, the Gregg County Scottish Rite Club and the Sharon Shrine Temple where he serves in the Fire Brigade.
The duty of the Tiler is to guard the door of the Lodge and permit none to enter except those who are duly qualified and have permission. The insignia of the office of Tiler is the sword, which is the implement of his office and aids him in guarding the door. |