Joaquin Masonic Lodge Installs New Officers

July 30, 2016 - Album - Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 held an officer installation ceremony on Saturday, July 23, 2016 just off the Joaquin square.

Those performing the installation ceremony were Ron Barker and Al Howard.

Past Worshipful Master Vance Jordan thanked his officers for all of the support they have given him.

"It has been an honor and a privilege to have served this lodge over the last three years and I thank you for all you've done, for all of the degrees we've put on, and for the meetings that we've had. I pray that we will continue to support our incoming Master and I'm going to do my best to support all of his new officers," said Jordan.

The newly installed officers include: Jimmy Wagstaff, Worshipful Master; Billy Claybaugh, Senior Warden; David Bonner, Junior Warden; Randy Stone, Treasurer; Jay Wilson, Secretary; Vance Jordan, Chaplain; John Paul Sledge, Senior Deacon; Randy Bonner, Junior Deacon; Jerry Agnew, Senior Steward; Charlie Carroll, Junior Steward; and Willie Edwards, Tyler.

Once Worshipful Master Jimmy Wagstaff took to the podium he was appreciative to all who attended the installation.

"I'd like to thank everybody for coming out, showing support for the lodge and your families, I appreciate it. I definitely appreciate the installing officers," said Wagstaff.