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Columbia Masonic Lodge #286 hosted District Deputy Grand Master Larry Derr, a resident of Mount Joy, along with Worshipful Masters from local lodges Feb. 2.
Derr presented the agenda for the year of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, which includes a more openness attitude of lodges by having "open houses." Lodges are also being asked to devlop a Random Acts of Kindness program which would assist local community residents in times of need.
More information about the Grand Lodge and local lodges in Lancaster County can be found at www.pagrandlodge.org and www.firstmasonic.org.
Columbia Lodge #286 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple in Wrightsville. Lodge information is available at www.columbialodge286.org. The Columbia Lodge, constituted in 1854 is associated with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Masonic Bodies and is dedicated to community service by promoting personnel development of the individual.

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At a recent installation of Worshipful Master for Columbia Lodge # 286 the Zeamer legacy     continues!  Andrew M. Zeamer was installed  for the 2012 year, to     this office following his Uncle Scott J. Zeamer.
Andrew’s father, Mark C. Zeamer, administered   both Scott's oath and Andrew's oath of office.  Mark was Worshipful Master in  2009.

The ceremony was an  open installation and many friends and family of Master Masons attended.    

Columbia     Lodge # 286 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple 25 Cool Creek Road in     Wrightsville. Lodge information is available at www.columbialodge286.org. phone 940 1758.    

The     Columbia Lodge, constituted in 1854 is associated with the Grand Lodge of     Pennsylvania Masonic Bodies and is dedicated to community service by     promoting personnel development of the individual    

Andrew Zeamer to lead Masons

Andrew M. Zeamer,   Columbia has been elected to serve as Worshipful Master of Columbia Lodge  286 for 2012

Zeamer,   29, resides in Columbia with his wife   Amanda and 2 daughters, Mildree and   Stella. He is employed at Dart Container, Lancaster as Fusion Department   Manager. Zeamer is a member of the Old Columbia Public Grounds Committee and   the Columbia Park Rangers 

Also elected with   Zeamer were  Kenneth E. Brandt   Senior Warden, Marlin E. Shughart Junior, Junior Warden, Scott S. Mahan   Secretary, Gerald E. Winters Treasurer and  Trustees   Aubrey R. M. Aldons, Pete W.   Null, Mark C. Zeamer, Demuth Rodkey   and as      Representative in Grand   Lodge  Scott J.   Zeamer.
                    
Zeamer appointed   the following to their respective positions in the Lodge. Chaplain Glenn D.   Bachert, Senior Deacon, Clair W. Knight Junior Deacon, Ricky Warner, Senior.   Master of Ceremonies Andrew C. Gambler, Junior Master of Ceremonies Chad M.   Zeamer, Pursuivant Steven J. Mango and Tyler   Curtiss H. Pemberton Sr.

According to Zeamer   he is looking forward as serving the Columbia Lodge this coming year and   values the opportunity to continue the support the Lodge provides to the   Columbia community. The Masons have supported   the Shade Tree Commission,   Columbia Historical Society and provides a scholarship to a senior at the   local High School.

Columbia Lodge #   286 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple 25 Cool Creek Road in Wrightsville.   Lodge information is available at www.columbialodge286.org. or   684-2343.

The Columbia Lodge,   constituted in 1854 is associated with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Masonic   Bodies and is dedicated to community service by promoting personnel   development of the individual

Masons to hold open house

Columbia Lodge 286 and Wrightsville Lodge 503 will hold a combined open house in Wrigthsville on the corner of Cool Creek Road and Route 462. The open house will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free hot dog and soda will be offered to each attendee, and free tours of the lodge room will be given.

Members of the public may attend the open house for free, and Masons will be on-hand to answer most questions about Free Masonry. 

Call Mark C. Zeamer at 684-8300 after 5 p.m. weekdays for more information

Masons present award

Columbia Lodge #286 of  the Masons, presented a $1,000 Scholarship each year to a graduating Senior from Columbia.  This year's recipient is Christopher Detz a Senior Valedictorian from Columbia Jr.Sr. High School.  Pictured  are the following people:  (LR)   Michelle Detz, Christopher Detz, Vernon Detz, Scott Zeamer (Worshipful Master), Glenn Bachert (VP Craftsman Club), Dwayne (Rob) Sourbeer
(Back Row – LR)   Mark C. Zeamer – President of Craftsman Club)
The check was presented on June 23rd, 2011 at the Fairview Picnic area.  Christopher is planning on furthering his education by going to Kutztown University in the Fall.

Masosns elected officers

Scott Zeamer has recently been elected Worshipful Master of the Columbia Masonic Lodge # 286.

Zeamer resides in Lititz with his wife Susan. He has been associated with the Brethren Village for over 15 years and serves as Supervisor of Cottage Renovations.
Along with Zeamer, Andrew Zeamer was elected Senior Warden, Ken Brandt, Junior Warden, Gene Winters Treasurer, Allen Mahan Secretary, Aubrey Aldons, Pete Null, Mark Zeamer and Demuth Rodkey, Trustees
The following were appointed by Zeamer: Chaplain, Glenn Bachert, Senior Deacon, Marlin Shuggart, Junior Deacon, Clair W. Knight, Junior Master of Ceremonies Steve Mango, Senior Master of Ceremonies, John Heissler, Pursuivant, Chad Zeamer, Tyler, Andrew Gambler.

 Worshipful Master Zeamer stated that Masons should be more involved in the community and will lead the Columbia Masons to continue to be active in Columbia Boro. Aside from assisting the Shade Tree Commission and supporting the Columbia Historical Society. A Scholarship award is given to a Columbia High male Senior in route to collage and holds a 3.75 gpa. The Masons will continue to sponsor The Riverside Chapter of DeMolay and the Rainbow Girls. Both youth programs associated with Free Masonry. A new program this year will be supporting the Masonic Blood Drive.
The Columbia Lodge # 286 meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Masonic Center in Wrightsville. Information on the Lodge is available by calling 684 2343 or on the web: http://www.firstmasonic.org/main.html

Columbia Masonic Lodge to recognize Columbia High School Graduate

Graduate Jimmy Lee with be receiving from the Columbia Lodge a scholarship in the amount of $1000 which will be presented to him June 24 at Fairview Park. This scholarship is made possible by the Craftsmen’s Club, an affiliate of the Columbia Masonic Lodge

The recipient of this scholarship must carry at least a 3.2 GPA, have no school violations and show a high level of respect for other students and teachers.

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