Hiram Lodge #1, A.F. & A.M.
The olde lodge at New Haven
chartered 1750
New Haven, Connecticut USA
Lodge News
On January 3rd, Hiram Lodge #1 held it's Annual Installation of Officers. Brothers, family and friends gathered in the big room at New Haven for the festivities. We are glad to welcome Clint Potter as our new Worshipful Master and say "Best Wishes". To our outgoing WB Glenn Felton, thanks and congratulations for a fine year. The ceremonies were well performed by our usual suspects with assistance of 2 Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters. We had a nice crowd and after the festivities all joined downstairs in the banquet hall for a very nice dinner. Congratulations and best of luck to all the new officers.
On December 18th a small crew of us went back to LifeHaven for their Annual Christmas Celebration Dinner. We prepared the dinner at our lodge kitchen in New Haven and ferried it over to the LifeHaven facility. The residents had a great supper and then the fun started when Santa Clause handed out gifts to all the youngsters staying at the shelter. Our very best wishes to the amazing folks who run this program for homeless Moms and their children. Life Haven hosts these families in need and help them to find jobs, resources, schooling and permanent housing. Its our pleasure to support this very important program and facility in our city of New Haven.
On November 16th at The Woodwinds in Branford, the lodge held a Gala celebrating 275 years. Brothers and friends enjoyed a beautiful evening of food and drink while enjoying excellent music and conversation. WB Glenn Felton, along with SW Clint Potter made some comments and a brief presentation. MWPGM Bruce Bellmore representing the Valley of Bridgeport and WB Albert Johnson representing the Valley of New Haven, AASR, presented Hiram Lodge with a plague commemorating the occasion. Pictured are the Past Masters who attended the Gala. Happy 275th year Hiram Lodge #1!
On November 14th, a few Brothers and family met at the the lodge to prepare a Thanksgiving Feast for the folks at Life Haven. This shelter houses women and their kids and we are a long time sponsor of the facility. After they packed it all up at our lodge kitchen, WB Keith Macdowall supervised the crew as they transferred it all over to the building in Fairhaven. Many thanks to our volunteers for carrying on this amazing tradition. We'll do it again in December for their annual Christmas party.
This summer, Brothers and families gathered at Paradise Hills Vineyard in Wallingford for a "Cornhole" Tourney to raise money the Tommy Fund in New Haven. Lots of money was raised at the Tourney and the raffle. It was a beautiful warm day at a wonderful location. Thanks to our hosts at the Vineyard and our brothers Dan Keirsted and Jerry Nero for some amazing picnic food.
