Pilot Lodge #493 A.F. & A.M.

03/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped to make this effort possible!

When the Pilot Masonic Lodge #493 noticed how rickety our piano in our gathering space was, they decided to find a replacement for us. A couple named Richard and Lorie Jessup offered their piano and this weekend the guys from the masonic lodge delivered the piano and took away the old broken one. We are so excited to enjoy music from our new and much improved piano.
We would like to thank EVERYONE who made this happen!!

03/05/2026

Pilot Lodge mourns the passing of Brother Terry Hutchins, a 49-year member of our Lodge.

We request the assistance of all available Brothers as we confer Masonic Rites on Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026. Masons are requested to meet at the cemetery (King Memorial Park, King, NC) at 2:30pm.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hutchins Family.

https://www.richardbolesfuneralservice.com/obituary/Terry-Hutchins?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQWp25leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-iBaJOxTH2fJ16xYPjjc6GsTNMECbKxxk0A9riY5GlnL-kXNOekZrep-yi8_aem_opuo3F5dEBGnnXRmWBaAlQ

Celebrate the life of Terry Hutchins and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

02/09/2026

**Stated Meeting Cancellation & New Meeting Date**

Our Stated Communication scheduled for Monday evening February 9, 2026 has been canceled due to continued concerns with ice in our parking lot.

Under special dispensation, we will plan to meet next Monday evening, February 16, 2026 at 7:30pm with a meal before the meeting at 6:30 PM. We hope you will plan to join us next week!

12/19/2025

2026 Officer Installation - December 18, 2026

Master - Larry Smith
Senior Warden - Bryan Shumate
Junior Warden - Larry Shamel, PM
Treasurer - Ronald Marshall
Secretary - James Inman
Senior Deacon - Tyler Cook, PM
Junior Deacon - Dale Wilson
Steward - CW Hill, PM
Steward - Dickie Crump, PM
Chaplain - Ted Johnson, PM
Tyler - David Jones, PM

12/08/2025

NOTICE!

Our December 8, 2025 Stated Communication is canceled due to inclement weather.

Our next meeting will be an emergent communication on December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM for the installation of our 2026 officers.

Stay warm, and be safe!

11/11/2025

Grand Master's Veterans Day Message

Happy Veterans Day!

09/06/2025

As of 2:00pm, we are officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for supporting Pilot Lodge's 47th Annual Fall Barbecue--we hope to see you again next year!

09/06/2025

The 47th Annual Pilot Lodge Fall Barbecue is underway, and plates are rolling out the door! Come get yours before we sell out! If you're on the way to the Pilot Mountain Cruise-in, we're just off the interstate.

Thank you for supporting Pilot Lodge!

09/06/2025

We're just a couple of hours away from being ready to serve! Come get your BBQ TODAY! Starts at 11am, and serving till sold out!

09/06/2025

We could get used to waking up to this!

Come see us for plates or pounds beginning at 11am today!

09/05/2025

Pilot Lodge's cooks began preparation this afternoon for our 47th Annual Fall BBQ fundraiser! Come pick yours up tomorrow, Saturday 9/6, 11am till sold out!