Meet the District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM)...

Welcome to the Tenth Masonic District of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons under the Grand Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Virginia. If you are a non-mason visiting this website and have a desire to inquire about joining our fraternity its as easy as 'TO BE ONE, ASK ONE'.
It is my pleasure to serve our Tenth Masonic District as your District Deputy Grand Master for 2009. I want to thank each of your for your trust and support. Since being raised a Master Mason in 1994 I have come to know many of you as a true friend and Masonic brother. In today’s tough economic and unpredictable times it is good to know that we are members of a fraternity such as ours that we can always depend on to ‘Help, Aid and Assist’ in times of need.

Our Brother Right Worshipful Fred Morgan keeps your Tenth District Trestle board Calendar of events up to date. Please utilize it to keep up with all our District Masonic Activities. Contact RW Morgan at fpmorgan@comcast.net with any Masonic activities for the calendar.

Your Tenth District Masonic Team consist of excellent members of our craft who can be called on to deliver a stretched forth hand to any Masonic Brother in need.



2009 Worshipful Masters of the Tenth Masonic District:

• • Cabell 328, Kents Store, Worshipful David Faudree


• • Day 58, Louisa, Worshipful Robert Haley


• • Mineral 311, Mineral, Worshipful James Starcher


• • Murray 175, Fredericks Hall, Worshipful Miller Arritt

• Waddell 228, Gordonsville, Worshipful Holland Penton

2009 Grand Lodge Appointed Tenth Masonic District Officers:

• • District Instructor on Work, Right Worshipful E. Russell Bane


• • District Educational Officer, Worshipful Richard B. Baker


• • District Masonic Home Ambassador, Vacant


• • District Membership Coordinator, Worshipful Gregory D.    Hosaflook


• • District Child Identification Officer, Worshipful Richard B.    Baker
• • District Blood Coordinator, Right Worshipful Jay L Cotner

The 164th Grand Master of Masons in Virginia for 2009 is Most Worshipful Doctor Jeffery Eugene Hodges. Most Worshipful Hodge’s theme for 2009 is “Discovering Your Potential”. One of his ‘Special Emphasis’ programs for 2009 is the Mentorship Program. I feel very strong on this, and have proclaimed this our District Ten theme for 2009, as it is imperative in our lodges of the Tenth Masonic District that we re-invigorate and renew our efforts to teach Freemasonry to our Brethren. This does not mean just teaching the ritual to them or giving them the Mentor’s Manual. This means a long term obligation to teach Masonry, be a friend to them and their families, attend lodge with them and be the “Masonic father” figure they need to become regular lodge attendees and outstanding Masons. The future of our small membership rural lodges depends on bringing along the newly raised Master Mason, to assist in his lodge involvement and to show him what each of us have benefited from in our long years in the craft. We each knocked at the ‘West Gate’ for a reason, let this reason continue to strengthen our lodges, attend on a regular basis, invite and bring a Brother Master Mason along with you. Make visitations to home bound Master Masons, let them know that they are appreciated and are still a part of this wonderful fraternity. Be proud of your membership in Freemasonry and support its activities and charities.

Always at your fraternal service,

Right Worshipful Mikel Stanley Johnson
Tenth District Deputy Grand Master 2009
Email:cabell328@aol.com
Home phone: 804-457-2248

About the 10th Masonic District...

The 10th Masonic District is located in the Piedmont Region in Central Virginia. The 10th District is comprised of five Lodges:

• Cabell Lodge No. 328, Kents Store, VA


• Day Lodge No. 58, Louisa, VA


• Mineral Lodge No. 311, Mineral, VA


• Murray Lodge No. 175, Fredericks Hall, VA


• Waddell Lodge No. 228, Gordonsville, VA

The 10th District is rich in Masonic, natural, and cultural history with Lodges dating back to the early 1800's. One of the Lodges was originally built as a church with a Lodge on the second floor of the building. It was also used as a hospital during the Civil War. These buildings are evident of the beautiful traditions of Freemasonry.

If you are interested in becoming a Mason, please feel free to check our membership page for frequently asked questions and contact information for the Lodge closest to you.