Our Purpose

Established in 1865, Watseka Lodge aims to promote Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love among its members for the betterment of society around the world. It is, by definition, a fraternity; comprised of men from every race, religion, opinion, and background who are brought together as Brothers to develop and strengthen the bonds of friendship.

So Mote it Be! A History & Meaning

Every Master Mason has encountered the ritual phrase “So Mote It Be” numerous times in the lodge. This phrase, which means “so may it be,” is repeated by a group of Masons at the end of a ritual, similar to how religious congregations say “Amen” in response to a prayer’s ending. “Amen”

Education: Brother Gerald Ford

Ill. Brother Gerald Ford, 33° joined the fraternity in 1949 alongside his three half-brothers, Thomas, Richard, and James at Malta Lodge No. 465 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He later became a Master Mason at Columbia Lodge No. 3, Washington D.C., on May 18, 1951, and was the last president who

Masters Message: Rules of Civility

Written by: Kevin J. Hack George Washington joined the Masonic Lodge in Fredericksburg Virginia at the age of 20 in 1752.  During the War of Independence, General Washington attended Masonic celebrations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.  Washington also supported Masonic Lodges that formed within Army regiments.  At his

Masters Message: Meet, Act, & Part

Written by: Kevin Hack “Eighty percent of life’s satisfaction comes from meaningful relationships.”-Brian Tracy Al Ritter has written a book titled “The 100/0 Principle.”  You can find the short read by googling Simple Truths.  Ritter points out that most of us have heard the notion that relationships should be a

155th Anniversary

155 years ago on October 4th, 1865, Watseka Lodge #446 was formally chartered. The members of our lodge have been through the turn of 2 centuries, the Great Depression and Great Recession, and multiple natural disasters but have continued to work to improve themselves as individuals and the communities they