Past Masters
(Worshipful Master
1997 & 1998)
Masonic
career began in November of 1994. He was instrumental in the effort to Organize
and Charter New Light Lodge No 27. He served in 1997 as the Worshipful Master
during the Dispensation granted by The Most Worshipful St. James Grand Lodge,
A.F. &A.M., State of Illinois. Re-elected and installed for the year 1998
he established high standards in Masonic Leadership which have carried on.
During his terms he instituted a Masonic Lodge Officer Course, adopted By-Laws,
and developed the Alumni Scholarships. He is a source of Inspiration and Wisdom
to the brethren. Brother Whitted has served as Lodge Secretary from 1999 until
2001 since “Passing the Chair”. He is now Marshal of New Light Lodge No. 27.
Grand Officer positions currently held as R.W. Grand Junior Steward and 2nd
Vice President of the Past Masters Council. Bro. Whitted has progressed in
masonry advancing through the Capitular and Chivalric degrees of the York Rite.
Additionally he has advanced through all the Scottish Rite Degrees and has been
honored as a Sov. Gr. Inspector General of the 33rd Degree.
Bro. Whitted is
currently Worthy Patron of Martha Chapter No. 12, O.E.S., and also an
Ambassador with Lady Knights.
(Worshipful Master 1999-2001)
Masonic career began
in 1994. He is a Charter Member of New Light Lodge No 27, holding the office of
Senior Warden during 1997 and 1998. In 1999 Brother Harden was elected and
installed as Worshipful Master for three successive years. During his terms in
office New Light Lodge No 27 continued to grow each year, quickly becoming
ranked as a “Top Six” Lodge in the State of Illinois. Brother Harden has been a
constant source of Strength and Motivation. He has also helped establish the
New Light Lodge No. 27 - Charity Fund, and authorized the Adoption of an Order
of the Eastern Star Chapter. Since “Passing the Chair” He currently holds the
office of Treasurer. Bro. Harden has advanced through the Capitular and
Chivalric degrees of the York Rite.