FREDONIA-- At a recent meeting of the Dunkirk Irondequoit Lodge No. 301, F. & A.M., Charles F. Baker, one of its esteemed members was presented with a dedicated service award. Baker is a 33-year member of the Masonic Fraternity, and was presented with the Grand Lodge Dedicated Service Award for his tireless service to Freemasonry. This extraordinary award, was presented by the Grand Lodge of New York's Grand Sword Bearer, R\W\Steve Schmitt. Grand Sword Bearer Schmitt explained the history and requirements of this award. The Dedicated Service Award is given a lodge member who, through commitment of his time and expertise in performing various functions for the lodge, exemplifies true dedication to Freemasonry. These Brothers support our Lodges with their presence, time and talent, and inspire and motivate others to emulate their examples of true Masonic dedication.
The Dunkirk-Irondequoit Lodge No. 301 has met at the Fredonia Grange Hall on 58 West Main Street since 1996. This was several years prior to the fire that destroyed the Masonic Temple on Central Avenue in Dunkirk in 2010. The lodge itself was erected and dedicated in 1908. For further information on Freemasonry, local and worldwide, visit www.wny-masons.org.
Pictured from left to right are:
R\W\Raymond Gordon, District Deputy Grand Master, R\W\Steve Schmitt,
Grand Sword Bearer, Charles Baker, Recipient of Dedicated Service Award,
James Odell, Marshall, and W\Richard Sam, Master.