Lawrence Acacia Lodge #9

03/14/2026

At our stated meeting night Thursday March 12, we presented a donation of $500 to Robert Silipigni for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life! We thank “Bob” Silipigni for his many years of service in raising money for this great cause! The Relay For Life event has been moved up this year and will be April 18th at Rock Chalk Park.
—————————

01/17/2026

This morning Acacia #9 donated our NINTH year annual $5000 contribution to Peaslee Tech - a great local Lawrence trade school that is continually adding programs and resources - like aviation training!

Peaslee Tech is a technical school providing career training in skilled trades, healthcare, and transportation, with a focus on workforce development for the local community. It offers programs like automotive, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and various certifications, often in partnership with local industry and colleges, and is known for its apprenticeship programs.
—————————

12/12/2025

Acacia #9 had a pretty eventful Annual Communication last night! Not only did we elect and install 2026 Officers jointly with Lawrence Lodge #6, but also presented a 25 year certificate and pin to our 2026 W.M. Bob Amyx’s son Bill, presented a Grand Lodge special award to our 2025 W.M. Santino Williams for the ritual competition, and the Acacia #9 Mason of the Year Award to Brother Ben Allen!

We thank the Brothers from other Lodges who came to assist in the installation: Wyandotte #3 & Orient-Topeka Lodge #17.
—————————

11/27/2025

10/11/2025

Today Acacia Lodge #9 and members from Lawrence Lodge #6, picked up trash at Veterans Park here in Lawrence, Kansas! It was warm but a successful day! Thanks to the City of Lawrence, Kansas - Municipal Government for their support! Let’s keep Lawrence clean!
—————————

10/04/2025

Today we raised Brother K***n McMurray to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason!

McMurray said: “Today was an overall great experience and a true and wonderful overall process. I thank my Brothers for showing me their unwavering dedication and support. I am lucky to have Acacia Lodge #9 as my home and even more blessed to have you all as my Brothers in my Masonic journey a resounding thank you!”

We thank the visiting Lodges who came to assist: Wyandotte #3, Orient-Topeka Lodge #17, Lafayette Lodge #16 - Manhattan, Kansas, Temple Builders Lodge 462, Golden Rule Lodge No 90 A F & A M.
—————————

10/03/2025

Last night we initiated Brother Jason Nixon!

Nixon said: “I’m honored to be brought into a society of god fearing men. I look forward to the mission that is to better ourselves and our communities through service.”

Thanks to the supporting Lodges that came to assist: Lawrence Lodge #6, Orient-Topeka Lodge #17, and Lafayette Lodge #16 - Manhattan, Kansas.

09/26/2025

Last night Acacia #9 raised Brother Jack Campbell Jr. to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason!

Campbell said: “Thank you to all of the Brothers from Acacia #9 and other Kansas Lodges who supported my Raising to Master Mason. I am humbled and inspired by their dedication to the craft and their work to help make it a memorable event. I look forward to continuing my growth as a Mason and aspire to follow their example for the Masons that come after me.”

We thank the Lodges that were present to assist us in this degree: Hancock Lodge No.311, Orient-Topeka Lodge #17, Lawrence Lodge #6, Wyandotte #3, Lafayette Lodge #16 - Manhattan, Kansas, Golden Rule Lodge No 90 A F & A M, and Old Mission Lodge 153.
—————————

09/20/2025

Today we passed Brother - Alex Timpe to the degree of a Fellowcraft!

Alex said:
“I am thankful for the opportunity to gain further knowledge and for all the Brothers who came together to make this possible. I am excited to where my journey takes me.”

Thanks to the visiting Lodges who came to assist us: Hancock Lodge No.311, Wyandotte #3, Lafayette Lodge #16 - Manhattan, Kansas.
—————————

09/19/2025

Last night we initiated a new Brother - Trent Burton! The event was also witnessed by his Grandfather!

Trent said:
“I am very grateful for the opportunity my Brothers have provided me. I plan on learning much from, and with them.”

Thanks to the visiting Lodges who came to assist us: Wyandotte #3, Orient-Topeka Lodge #17, Lafayette Lodge #16 - Manhattan, Kansas.
—————————

08/12/2025

Our very own Secretary Dylan Warrington attended his first international Masonic Lodge meeting in the Philippines in July! Thank you to Jacobo Zobel Memorial Lodge No. 202 for their hospitality in welcoming this Brother! Mabuhay!
—————————

06/27/2025

Last night we passed Brother Caleb Moreno to the degree of Fellowcraft! Thanks to the assistance of Brothers from Hancock Lodge No.311, Wyandotte #3, Lawrence Lodge #6, and Orient-Topeka Lodge #17.
—————————