09/26/2026
Brethren, From the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary Johnathan Underwood, the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina has come to a close.
294 Lodges (out of 323) and 861 Delegates were present.
The various reports were all received, recorded, and accepted.
Amendment 1 Failed
Amendment 2 Passed
Amendment 3 Referred to BGP for Review and Clarification
Amendment 4 Passed
Amendment 5 Passed
Amendment 6 Referred to BGP for Review and Clarification
The Budget for 2027 was passed.
And these men were elected to office:
Grand Master: Gilbert D. Bailey (693)
Deputy Grand Master: Michael A. Register (493)
Senior Grand Warden: Philip R. Johnson (106)
Junior Grand Warden: C. Alvin Billings, Jr. (409)
Grand Treasurer: Lewis R. Ledford (27)
Grand Secretary: Jonathan A. Underwood (770)
And, Kenneth W. Lambert (693) was appointed Junior Grand Steward.
It was a GREAT week of Masonry! Thank you, brethren, to all present, and to all of you across this great state for your dedication to our fraternity!