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Congratulations to Wor. Robert E. Hamm, seen here receiving the Major General John Sullivan Distinguished Service Medal in Bronze. Most Worshipful David S. Collins, Grand Master had the honor to make the presentation on behalf of the Lodge on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Pictured from left to right, Meg Hamm, Wor. Hamm, the Grand Master and the Master of Benevolent Lodge No. 7, Right Worshipful James H. Lawrence, III.

 

Wor. Hamm joined Lodge in 2010. He immediately became on Officer and served as Master in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He served as Deputy Treasurer in 2020 and 2021. At the 2022 Annual Communication he was elected to serve as Junior Warden. He currently serves the Temple Association as President.

 

Over his nearly 12 years in Lodge, he has been very active and involved. He is primarily responsible for the institution of the Thursday morning Coffee Klatch at the Temple.

 

A well-deserved honor for a fine Mason.

Congratulations to Wor. Robert E. Hamm, seen here receiving the Major General John Sullivan Distinguished Service Medal in Bronze. Most Worshipful David S. Collins, Grand Master had the honor to make the presentation on behalf of the Lodge on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Pictured from left to right, Meg Hamm, Wor. Hamm, the Grand Master and the Master of Benevolent Lodge No. 7, Right Worshipful James H. Lawrence, III.

 

Wor. Hamm joined Lodge in 2010. He immediately became on Officer and served as Master in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He served as Deputy Treasurer in 2020 and 2021. At the 2022 Annual Communication he was elected to serve as Junior Warden. He currently serves the Temple Association as President.

 

Over his nearly 12 years in Lodge, he has been very active and involved. He is primarily responsible for the institution of the Thursday morning Coffee Klatch at the Temple.

 

A well-deserved honor for a fine Mason.

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At the Special Communication on February 3, 2022, Brother Fletcher W. Seagroves, Jr. was also honored by the Lodge and Grand Lodge. Brother Seagroves was presented the Jeremy Ladd Cross Medal for his services to Benevolent Lodge, the community and the country. Most Worshipful David S. Collins made the presentation along with the Master, RW Lawrence. Several members of his family were also in attendance. on this special occasion. 

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Bikes for Books Presentation March 10, 2018

“Leading By Example” Bro Fred A. Stewart, a member of Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29 in Phoenix, AZ created “Bikes For Books” in 1995. It has since spread through the Masonic Fraternity nationwide.

 

I became aware of Bikes For Books while visiting a Past Master in 2008 who now lives in Northern Maine.  His son-in-law, also a Past Master from Madison, ME had started the program in Maine and shared his success stories with me.

 

In 2009, Benevolent Lodge #7 sponsored Bikes For Books at Heron Pond Elementary School in Milford.  Masons provide bikes and helmets and the school sets up the reading program.  Each time a student reads a book, their name goes into a bucket for a chance to win a new bike and helmet.  That first year in Milford (2009) the children read 300 books and the teachers thought that was great! Last year (2017) they read 3500 books! Last year’s award ceremony is on the cover of this year’s 2018 voter guide!

 

In 2015, Benevolent Lodge #7, Milford received the New Hampshire Partners in Education Award “The Gold Circle School Partnership Award” for our Bikes For Books Program.

 

I’ve personally made presentations of this program from Portsmouth to Keene and am very pleased that several Lodges now are involved with their own Bike For Books Programs.

 

Benevolent Lodge #7 has also added several libraries to our Bikes For Books program.  We recently participated in the Winter reading program at the Stephenson Memorial Library, Greenfield, NH.

Myself and Wor Jon Manley watched two white doves and a white bunny in the magic show that preceded our presentation of two bikes and helmets to the winners!

 

If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.  This program was made for Masons - It’s easy!

 

Fraternally,

RW Artie Dunham"

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