Tuesday February 25th saw Worshipful Master Mark Gaftarnik conducted his first Second Degree ceremony of the Masonic year 2024/25.
The Lodge of Dawn 6511 saw Bro. Mark Raw become a Fellowcraft Freemason. His answers to the ten questions were perfect.
Mark said “ As I now start to work towards my Raising in May, I have the benefit of looking back at my short journey so far; to reflect on the many new brothers I have found along the way, the new skills, understandings and learnings gained. The support, guidance, and approbations received from the brethren these past 6 months has been very humbling.I am very much looking forward to many years in freemasonry, what it gives me, and importantly what I can give back to it “.
Mark is a great credit to the Lodge of Dawn and we see him as a great role model for any new Freemason. He clearly studies hard and will no doubt enjoy climbing the lodge ladder.
The Lodge, as usual, was very well attended and a great Festive Board was enjoyed.
11 Masters of the Leeds Lodges attended, and W Bro. Jeff Hilman presented Bro. Anthony Jacobs with a 70 year certificate. Quite a rare treat!
We must also thank W. Bro Howard Barnett for his predictably excellent photography. Howard’s work can be found at https://howardbarnettphotography.co.uk
WM Mark Gaftarnik with Bro. Mark Raw – becoming a Fellowcraft Freemason.
W Bro. Jeff Hilman presented Bro. Anthony Jacobs with a 70 year certificate.
11 Master of The Leeds Lodges
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