Skaneateles Masonic Lodge #522

10/14/2026

Thank you, Bro. Gary Campbell and Bro. Tyde Richards for helping VW Gannon assemble the 2 new porch heaters! We enjoy our Fellowship on the porch prior to meetings year-round and these heaters will take the chill out of the air on 10 degree evenings! Photo by Bro. Richards.

10/13/2026

We will be hosting a Brother Bring A Friend Night Tablelodge on Wednesday, October 21st. Brother Joe Ori is putting together the Program, which will include dinner. We will begin assembling on the Porch at 5:30 for Fellowship, followed by dinner at 7:00, and the Tablelodge program immediately following dinner. There is no cost to attend and all Brothers and Friends are welcome! Please send us an IM to the FB Page, or text VW Gannon or Bro. Ori if you have their cell numbers, if you plan to join us so we can plan dinner accordingly.

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08/31/2026

It’s hard to believe we are days away from resuming our labor! I am hoping to build on the success and growth that our previous Masters have bestowed on us!

The first meeting will be Wednesday, September 2nd. Typical 5:30 porch time for fellowship, followed by a meal at 6:45, and the meeting at 7:30 PM.

I have asked our new Jr. Warden to coordinate all the meals for the year, along with the Stewards. I'm sure W. Kulik will be reaching out, and I hope that each Brother will provide at least 1 meal throughout the year.

This year, I will be asking that each Brother to present a program. It can be Masonic, a talk on your favorite hobby, even your vocation if you have an exciting job, you get the drift. It only needs to be around 10 minutes or so and interesting!

We'll be discussing all this at our first meeting, which will be casual dress. I hope to keep the "Toby time precedence" by having lodge closed by 9:00 when possible.

S&F,

VW Timothy Gannon

07/14/2026

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Brother Tyde Richards wife, Denise. Over the years Bro. Tyde and Dee have invited us into their beautiful home for committee meetings, and fellowship after Masonic events. Her smile and infectious laugh will be missed by all who knew her. Take comfort in knowing she is now free from pain and is in the comforting arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

7/13/26 Denise Lynn Wieliczka Richards, 68, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2026, after courageously battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). While the disease gradually weakened her body, it never diminished her unwavering faith, her love for her family...

06/18/2026

Skaneateles Lodge 522 is proud to support Buffalo Bend Animal Sanctuary located at 2080 Willowdale Rd in Skaneateles. BBAS is a wonderful destination for a summer weekend outing! Visitors have the unique opportunity to interact closely with many of the animals and even help feed them. The sanctuary offers plenty of picnic tables and seating areas, making it easy to bring lunch and enjoy a relaxing meal surrounded by nature. They've also introduced personalized side-by-side tours for a small fee, providing an even more memorable experience. Whether you're visiting with children or adults, Buffalo Bend Animal Sanctuary is a fun, educational, and enjoyable place for all ages.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the new officers of Skaneateles Lodge 522 who were installed Wednesday, June 3rd. RW Bill Toth, Grand Jr. Warden of the Grand Lodge of NY was the Installing Officer.

While our labors are winding down for the year, there will still be Masonic activities taking place throughout the Onondaga District, as well as social events on the porch of our beautiful Lodge building.

The end of year celebration, a joint Dinner Cruise with the Charles H. Platt Royal Arch Chapter will take place on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30 PM. Please let W. John Covell or W. Mark Kulik know if you would like to join us.

Lodge members and their families will be walking in the Skaneateles 4th of July Parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this great nation. Skaneateles Lodge 522 is also a proud sponsor of the Fireworks that will take place at Austin Park on the 4th, donating $1776!

Finally, from our newly elected Grand Master, MW Robert L. Hogan, Jr. “Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternity comprised of extraordinary gentlemen. We shouldn’t just practice that while only within the walls of our Lodge rooms or at Masonic events. We must let our light shine and live our lives accordingly so that anyone looking will know that for us, it’s Freemasonry – All Day / Every Day"

Have a great summer everyone!

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05/21/2026

On Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, the Brothers of Skaneateles Lodge proudly presented the Dewitt Clinton Award to Dr. Bill Nichols, DVM of Skaneateles for his years of service to the community.

The DeWitt Clinton Award honors exceptional voluntary community service by non-Masonic individuals or organizations, reflecting the values of service and civic responsibility exemplified by DeWitt Clinton.

In his remarks, Dr. Nichols credited much of his success as both a man and veterinarian to the guidance and influence on his late Father, Dr. William Nichols, DVM, and the late Dr. Bruce Widger, DVM, Past Grand Master of Masons of the State of NY.

Congratulations, Doc, on this well-deserved honor. Your commitment to others, along with the love and support of your wonderful family, continues to make your community proud.

05/19/2026

Wednesday, May 20th is Past Masters and Awards Night. There will also be the presentation of the Dewitt Clinton Award to one of our beloved Skaneateles Residence. The Meeting will begin at 7:30 and is open to anyone! Dinner will be served before the meeting, by Chef Tyde, however reservations for dinner are now closed. We hope to see you tomorrow evening for a great night! Stay tuned for pictures of the Dewitt Clinton Award recipient!

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04/15/2026

Wednesday, April 15th. File those taxes and come out to Lodge! Social Hour on the porch at 5:30, followed by "Dinner by Don" at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7:30 sharp! Program, report on the Grand Lodge meeting in Utica on March 28th and discussion on submitting a local, well-deserved resident for a Dewitt Clinton Award. It will be a nice, mild evening for Social Hour, the first of the year without requiring the portable heaters!!!

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04/03/2026

Thank you to all the Brothers who helped confer the Master Mason Degree on 3 new MM Wednesday evening. It was said by many in attendance that it was the best presentation of a degree that they have ever witnessed! We had 40 Brothers in attendance from multiple Lodges across the area, and 2 different Lodges in Pennsylvania. Thank you to Bro. Shearer and Bro. Sloane for providing the meal, and the post degree Oyster Stew made fresh by VW Gannon was well received. Thank you also goes to Crossroads United 93, F& A M Solvay Masonic Temple for providing the cake!