Event Details: Joseph Warren 92 Stated Communication and Annual Meeting

Brethren,

Our Bicentennial Year is quickly approaching, and it is time for our Annual Business Meeting, which includes the election of officers for 2027.

In accordance with Section 302 of the Book of Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of the State of North Carolina, all members are hereby summoned to attend the Annual Business Meeting to be held at the home of Joseph Warren Lodge No. 92, 2501 Nash Street NW, Wilson, NC 27896, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to fulfill the requirements of our Annual Meeting as prescribed by our bylaws, including the election of officers for the ensuing year. As we prepare to celebrate the 200th anniversary of our Lodge in 2027, planning is well underway. We encourage every Brother to join us as we begin this historic chapter in the life of Joseph Warren Lodge No. 92.

If you have not attended Lodge in some time, we respectfully ask that you remember your obligation as it pertains to answering Masonic summonses. Your officers need and greatly appreciate the support of the entire Lodge, and your presence is important.

The W:. Brothers Harper will host dinner at 6:45 p.m., followed by our Stated Communication at 7:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you as we gather to conduct the business of our Lodge, elect our officers for 2027, and prepare for the celebration of our Bicentennial Year.

S&F,

Alex H. Ellis, Master

Event Details: Officers’ Workshop

Brethren,

We will be having an officer workshop on Monday, November 23rd at Fellowship Lodge No. 84 in Smithfield. We will start with hors d'oeuvres at 6:00pm and the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. 

The purpose of this workshop is to provide upcoming officers an opportunity to practice frequently used ritual and to briefly discuss successes and challenges of our lodges. We will also be hearing from the next District Deputy Grand Master of the District.

Masters, please advise the number that will be attending from your lodge by Sunday, November 22nd. 

Thank You and hope to see you there.

Fraternally yours, 

Matt Moore, DDGM

Event Details: Joseph Warren 92 Stated Meeting

*** This is a coat and tie event.***

Brethren,

Our Stated Communication is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd, at 7:30 p.m.

Please RSVP so we can ensure we have a quorum present.

W: Mason Dyer plans to host our meal prior to the Stated Communication at 6:45 p.m.

The Installation of our Officers for 2027 is scheduled for this SC. 

I look forward to seeing each of you on the first Thursday.

Fraternally,

Alex H. Ellis, Master

Event Details: Joseph Warren 92 Stated Meeting

*** This is a coat and tie event.***

Brethren~

As we embark into our Bicentennial year, we will comemorate the issuance of our Charter at this SC.

On December 29, 1826: At a Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina… following the opening of the Grand Lodge in Ample Form, Brother Jesse Speight was appointed to the Committee on Charters along with Robert Strange, George E. Spruill, Louis D. Wilson (Concord Lodge N^o 58), and John E, Lewis.

Brother George E. Spruill presented a petition From Joseph Warren Lodge, Stantonsburg and Brother Louis D. Wilson the petition for Mt. Moriah, Edgecombe praying for charters; which were referred to the committee on charters.

Subsequently, on January 2, 1827: The Grand Lodge convened pursuant to adjournment… The committee on Charters made a Report, recommending that charters be granted to Joseph Warren Lodge, Stantonsburg; Mt. Moriah Lodge, Edgecombe county; which was concurred in.

The hard copy of that Charter was executed and dated January 27, 1827.

The Grand Officers at the time were:

Hutchins Gordon Burton, Grand Master; Francis Lister Hawks, Deputy Grand Master; George E. Spruill, Grand Senior Warden; Louis Dicken Wilson, Junior Grand Warden; Benjamin A. Barham, Grand Treasurer; Alexander J. Lawrence, Grand Secretary; Samuel F. Patterson, Grand Senior Deacon; John E. Lewis, Grand Junior Deacon; and

The Officers of Joseph Warren Lodge N^o 92 at that time were:

Jesse Vines Speight, Master; Benjamin Miller, Senior Warden; Patrick Sutherland Cromwell, Junior Warden; Thomas Amason, Treasurer; B. Thomas, Secretary; William Little, Senior Deacon; Morrison "Maid "R. Thomas, Junior Deacon.

Details will be provided as the date approaches.

S&F,

Alex H. Ellis, Master