meeting minutes June 24 2026

14^th Districts Masters, Wardens, and Secretaries Association (MWSA)

May 27, 2026

President (Pres)....... Robert Westin

Vice-President (VP).... David Ritter

Secretary (Secy)............ Fred Sloan

Treasurer (Treas). K Kerr Morton Jr

Chaplain (Chap)..... RW Jeff Frayser*

Ambassador George Rutherford

Pres R Weston opened the 14^th MWSA meeting at 19:33.

Chap RW Jeff Frayser led the Lodge in prayer and Bro. President led the attendees in the pledges to the United States and Texas flags.

Bro President introduced the officers of 14^th MWSA. WM Alan Zabloudil introduced the officers of Washington Lodge No. 1117.  Bro President introduced current Worshipful Masters, 50+ year Masons and Veterans. VP D Ritter introduced dignitaries.

Bro Secretary informed the brethren that the minutes from May 27^th, 2026, meeting was posted on the website and made a motion for them to be accepted as posted.  VP Ritter seconded, the brethren voted by affirmation.  

Bro Treasurer provided a report stating that the current bank account balance is $1974.57 with only no transactions occurring since the prior month. Motion to pay bills as they come was made and seconded by Bro. Secretary.

There was no unfinished business: None

New business: None

Program: Bro Grady Smart - Light: The Fifth Element.  Masonic symbolism and meaning.  His presentation was well received and appreciated by the members present.

Announcements and calendar events were announced. Including that the Travelling Gavel is currently at Carrollton Lodge No. 1400 and their stated meeting is the first Thursday of the month. The next MWSA meeting will be July 29^th, 2026, at Hillcrest Lodge No. 1318 where elections and installation of officers will occur.  MW Jim Rumsey is expected to attend.

Calls for Sickness and Distress were made and included RWs Sanchez and RW Travis as well as Bro. Livingston who is on the mend; Bro. Steve Gooch delivered a closing prayer.

Bro. President Weston closed the meeting at 20:00.