A combined awards event took place at the Lodge on April 4, 2009, for the purpose of issuing 25-Year Member Pins and certificates to members of Booneville Chapter No. 27, Order of The Eastern Star, along with designations as Ambassadors of Texas Freemasonry issued by the Grand Master of Masons in Texas to four of our Lodge members. Doug Simmons received the Arkansas Grand Lodge Medal of Honor for distinguished service to the Fraternity.

The following is a collection of photos taken at the event. Click on a thumbnail image to see a full-sized view of the festivities.

Pat Finney

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R:. W:. Gene Warren, Deputy Grand Master, J. C. Humble and wife Sherma

M:. W:. James Weatherall, G.S., wife Juana and Grand Master Ronnie Hedge

Paul Maxwell W.M. Blocher Lodge #247

Ambassadors of Texas Freemasonry

John D. Johnson      50-Year Member

John Johnson and wife Cecile

M:. W:. Ronnie Hedge Grand Master

Doug Simmons receiving Grand Lodge Medal of Honor

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Dorris Maxwell, W.M. Booneville #27 OES

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Monroe Robinson, P.G.M. and Barbara Gadbury-Swift, P.W.M.

25-Yr Pin Recipients

Doug Simmons

M:. W:. Ronnie Hedge, Grand Master

R:. W:. Gene Warren, Deputy Grand Master

M:. W:. James Weatherall, Grand Secretary