Fairport Lodge # 476 - F.&A.M.

FAIRPORT LODGE PRESENTS SERVICE AWARDS

On October 22, 2001, Fairport Lodge, No. 476 held a public Awards Program to celebrate outstanding contributions to the Fairport Community, our Fraternity and our Country. There were over 50 people in attendance including representatives from the Perinton Town Council, Fairport Central School District, Fairport School Principals, and the Fairport Mayor and the Town Supervisor of Perinton.

Fairport Masonic Lodge Community Service Awards were presented to Debra Tandoi, Dick Hastings and Dick Laidlaw in recognition of their work and energy in making the Assets Building program a remarkable success in the Fairport-Perinton community.

The Fairport-Perinton Assets Building program is partnership between the Town of Perinton, Village of Fairport, and the Fairport Central School District, together with parents, neighbors, youth teachers, congregations, and businesses to encourage and support the healthy development of all our young people. It is a wonderful program that is truly making a difference and improving the quality of life in our community.

In recognition of outstanding service to our Fraternity, Masonic Anniversary Certificates and pins were presented to the following Brothers: 25-Year Certificates to W:. George R. Bracht and Brother Roy J. Forest; 50-Year Certificates to Brothers Roy E. Borrowman, Albert Castellani, Rev. High B. Chittendin, Robert L. Koehler and W:. Theodore V. Summers, Jr.; 55-Year Certificates to Brothers Elmer L. Hess and Robert N. Gifford; and 60-year certificates to Brothers Alfred K. Miller and Gordon F. Steinfeldt. We thank you all for making a difference in our Fraternity.

The Veterans of Fairport Lodge were also recognized for their outstanding service to our Country and were presented Veterans Recognition Certificates. Brother Peter Swanson, member of Fairport Lodge and Commander of the Fairport VFW Post made the presentations. Fairport Lodge Veterans receiving Certificates include: Brian Bills, R:.W:. Robert Cameron, Charles Blazey, William Burges, Roy Forest, W:. Edward Goodrich III. Larry Hood 33o, Gergory Ludwig, Alfred Miller, R:.W:. Roger Scott, Peter Swanson, W:. David Taber, R:W: Dwight Turner, Robert Vandenbush. We thank all our Veterans for making a difference to our Country.

It was a truly a special and delightful evening, which did a lot to bring our Fraternity closer to the Community.

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Worshipful Master Mike Morris presents Fairport Lodge Community Service Award to Debra Tandoi, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to the Fairport-Perinton Assets Building Program.

Brother Alfred K. Miller receives his 60-year Masonic Anniversary Certificate and Pin.

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Brother Brian Bills receives a handshake and Veterans Recognition certificate from Commander (and Brother) Peter Swanson.

Veterans of Fairport Lodge, No. 476 pose for a group photo.

Brothers Ray Forrest and George Bracht receive their twenty-five year certificates.