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279th Annual Communication - April 28-29, 2016

9/5/2015

 
The 279th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina will be held April 28th and 29th, 2016, at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport Convention Center located at 670 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607.

The Religious Service will commence at 9:00 AM conducted by The Reverend A. Robert Nix, Grand Chaplain.

The Grand Lodge will be officially opened at 10:00 AM by the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother William B. Rogers, assisted by the other Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren.

The Annual Banquet will be held Thursday night, April 28, 2016, at 7:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.

The Embassy Suites Hotel (864-676-9090) will be the headquarters hotel. Those desiring rooms there should get their reservations in early as rooms will be assigned on a first come - first serve basis. Each person, including Grand Lodge Officers, will be responsible for making his own reserva­tion.

It is not likely that everyone will be able to stay at the hotel as there are a limited number of rooms. It is desirable, if at all possible, that all Grand Lodge Officers, including Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters and Committee members, stay at the headquar­ters hotel. The telephone number of the hotel is 864-676-9090.




The Grand Lodge Banquet will be held on Thursday evening, April 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel Convention Center, 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607. In the near future, two tickets will be mailed to the Secretary of each Lodge. If the Lodges do not want to purchase the tickets, they may be returned to this office for credit.

IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM THE LODGE, OR IF THE TICKETS ARE NOT RETURNED, THE LODGE WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SAME.

12th Annual Grand Lodge Golf Tourney - April 23, 2014

3/8/2014

 
The 12th Annual Grand Lodge Golf Tourney will be held April 23, 2014 at The Crossings Golf Course, 3450 Shadow Creek Dr, Florence, SC 29505

Deadline for Sponsorships is April 12, 2014


Download Flyer for complete details.

277th Annual Grand Lodge Communication - 2014

2/6/2014

 
The 277th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina will be held April 24th and 25th, 2014, in the Florence Civic Center, 3300 West Radio Drive, Florence, SC 29501.

The Religious Service will commence at 9:00 AM, conducted by The Reverend Jerry L. Phillips, Grand Chaplain.

The Grand Lodge will be officially opened at 10:00 am by the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother David J. DeChant, Sr. assisted by the other Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren.

The Annual Banquet will be held Thursday night, April 24, at 7:00 pm at the Florence Civic Center.

The Hilton Garden Inn, 2671 Hospitality Blvd., Florence, SC 29501 will be the headquarters hotel.
Those desiring rooms there should get their reservations in early as rooms will be assigned on a first come-first serve basis. Each person, including Grand Lodge Officers, will be responsible for making his own reservations.

Rates at the hotel are $94.00 plus tax. Identify yourself as attending the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons to get this special rate. It is not likely that every­one will be able to stay at the hotel as there are a limited number of rooms. It is desirable, if at all possible, that all Grand Lodge Officers, including Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters and Committee Members, stay at the headquarters hotel. The telephone number of the hotel is 843-432-3001.

Listed below are other nearby motels for your convenience.

Hampton Inn Suites
3000 West Radio Drive
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-629-9900

Red Roof Inn
2690 David McCloud Blvd
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-678-9000

Spring Hill Suites
2670 Hospitality Blvd
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-317-9050

Residence Inn
555 Bingo Blvd
Florence, SC 29501
Phone 843-468-2800



Past Grand Master Grave Marker Ceremony Feb 22, 2014

2/6/2014

 
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Special Grand Lodge Communication:  Feb 22, 2014

To dedicate a Past Grand Master Grave Marker at the grave of Most Worshipful Brother Jesse Clyde Branham.
Lunch at Fellowship Lodge No. 400 AFM at 11:30 AM

Grand Lodge, Fellowship 400 AFM, and Mariner 2 AFM will open at 12:30 PM.

After opening, the craft and visitors will proceed to Live Oak Cemetery in Charleston for the dedication ceremony at 2:00 PM.
The ceremony is open to the public.

Fellowship Lodge No. 400 AFM is located at:
1085 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC

MWB David J DeChant
Grand Master

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