The Quarry Observer

Cayce Masonic Lodge #384 A.F.M

Monday, February 3^rd – Business Meeting

Monday, Febr 10^th – EA Degree TENTATIVE

Monday, March 3^rd – Business Meeting

Greetings from the East,

I hope this finds all of you in good cheer and that each of you had a very Merry Christmas and are having a Blessed New Year. Please remember all of those on our prayer list and help us keep it up to date.

We had a good attendance at our first meeting for 2025 and I thank all of those who took the time to come out and enjoy the lodge fellowship. Thanks also to Brother Jorge for the outstanding meal. We received a report on the parade parking fund raiser and thanks to those who came out to help with this successful event. Also I would like to thank whoever it was that cut the grass and cleaned up our property it didn’t go unnoticed! It was announced that Cayce Chapter OES will be voting at their February meeting to merge with Lexington Chapter. After many years of having them as a part of our lodge family I hate to see this happen, they will be missed and we wish them all the best. We received a petition for degrees and a petition for affiliation. Committees were assigned and should report back in February. Provided all goes well, plan to come out and support this candidate for membership. It is also my pleasure to announce that Brother Jesse Black has been appointed and has accepted to serve the lodge as Steward. This gives us a complete compliment of officers. Your officers will be meeting shortly to begin planning out the 2025 year. If you have any suggestions or ideas to make this a better year please make them known to any officer for consideration. Brothers, we need your input to try and improve our lodge. We as officers do not have all “the answers” we welcome your input.

As a closing thought I want to leave you with a quote from Brother Albert Pike:

A man should live with his superiors as he does with his fire: not to near, least he burn: nor to off, least he freeze.

May God Bless and keep each of you

Mark Pridgen, PM, WM 

Greetings from the West!

Happy New Year, Brethren! I hope everyone’s adjusting to writing 2025 instead of 2024!

Cayce Lodge #384 kicked off the year in style with our first business meeting on January 6th, 2025. The highlight of the evening? An absolutely amazing meal prepared by Brother Jorge Navarrete. This wasn’t just dinner—it was a feast! Brother Jorge treated us to a culinary tour of flavors, including:

Arroz con Guandules

(Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)

Honduran Rice and Beans

Teriyaki Ribs & Honey BBQ Ribs

Corona Baked Chicken

with veggies

(potatoes, carrots, and celery)

Macaroni Salad

with peas, carrots, and tuna

Dinner Rolls

And to top it all off,

sweet pastries for dessert!

It was truly a meal to remember—thank you, Brother Jorge! We’re already hoping you’ll cook for us again soon.

We had a strong turnout for the meeting, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, along with two of our newest Master Masons. Congratulations, brothers, on being raised! We’re excited to see how you’ll grow within the Craft.

Looking ahead, the officers of Cayce Lodge will meet after instructional on January 18th. Officers, let’s make it a priority to attend—your ideas and energy will be key to planning a successful year of fundraisers and events. If you’re not an officer but have suggestions or want to help out, we want to hear from you too! Don’t be shy—reach out to any lodge officer. Your input is invaluable, and we’d love to get you involved.

To all brethren: Let’s make 2025 a year to remember! Whether it’s attending meetings, participating in events, or simply sharing a meal together, your presence makes a difference. Let’s show the community—and ourselves—what Cayce Lodge is all about.

That’s all for now. I hope everyone had a joyful Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year. Stay warm, stay safe, and I’ll see you all in February!

Fraternally,

Dustan Eberhardt, SW

Greetings from the South,

I sincerely hope that each and every one of you have had a wonderful joyful Christmas and New Year. 

It’s a new year indeed, we recently had our first meeting of the year, it was a wonderful time. We’re looking forward to seeing you and having a great year. 

Until we meet again May God Bless and watch over each and every one of you and your families.

Fraternally,

John Howell, PM, JW                   

PRAYER LIST:

The United States of America 

The victims of recent Hurricanes and those supporting the continued recovery efforts.

All the Troops, the Police and Firefighters, First Responders and all others who help protect and serve us, also all the Doctors and Nurses and others on the front lines.

Prayers for our Grand Lodge of SC, AFM

Jim Bickley

Wor. Bro. Julian Bevel & family

Linda Birchfield (Masonic Widow)

Bill Campbell

The family of Florence Lee Carter (passed)

Ms. Sue Carver & MWB Jerry

Scott Chattin & family (son’s health)

A.G. Dantzler

Michael Dembitsky

Lyndsey (Dustan) Eberhardt’s father

Mac Graham & his wife

Howard Griffith

MWB Steve Hames, GM (health)

Tom Halcum

Wor, Bro. Larry Harris (shoulder surgery)

Wor. Bro. Jeff Hutchison

Gary James

Wor. Bro. Mike Lambert’s mother

WB Travis Mann, PM & Lisa

Brother Richard Merritt & wife (Brenda)

Bro. Loy Miller’s wife (Claudette)

Wor. Bro. Derek Montrose

Brother Nate Meyers (health)

Gail Rickman (MWB Barry) and grandson

Betty Price  (Masonic Widow)

Terri Smith (wife of RWB Ed)

MWB Sam Tennyson

Angela Tsuboi

Please help us keep this list updated by contacting the Lodge; any officer or brother; or by e-mail:

caycemasoniclodge384@gmail.com