MLK #29 History
On Friday evening February 9, 1976, a new Masonic Lodge was formally organized in Chandler, Arizona. Lodge #29 Free and Accepted Masons (Prince Hall Affiliated) Arizona Jurisdiction Incorporated. The stated meeting nights are the first and third Fridays of each month at 8:00 PM. The purpose for establishing this lodge in Chandler, AZ is to serve the needs of the many Prince Hall Masons in the area and those stationed at William Air Force Base who wish to affiliate in this jurisdiction. We plan to be visible in the community by doing charity work in the city of Chandler and the nearby surrounding communities, including William Air Force Base. The first Officers and Charter Members were:
Worshipful Master Horace Ames, Chandler, AZ
Senior Warden Palton Young, Chandler, AZ
Junior Warden James Hicks, TSgt., William AFB
Secretary Charles B Denton, Mesa, AZ
Treasurer Calvin Taylor, SSgt., William AFB
Chaplain Rev. T R McDanials, Mesa, AZ
Tyler Jesse Alexander, Chandler, AZ
Senior Deacon Martin Hope, TSgt., William AFB
Junior Deacon William E Vivens, SSgt., William AFB
Senior Steward Robert Turner, TSgt., William AFB
The establishment of said lodge was authorized by dis-pensation from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arizona Jurisdiction Incorporated. The Charter for the lodge was issued at the 55th Annual Grand Lodge Communication in May 1976, Phoenix, AZ by Grand Master Doeg M Nelson. Since its beginning, Martin Luther King Jr Lodge #29 has been involved in all Masonic Works in Arizona and the Nation. These include scholarships to area high school students, adopting various elementary schools (Sponsoring various activities to increase learning), various food banks (Service and donations), donations to the Grand Lodge of Arizona and other lodges in the jurisdiction. We are here to bring Masonic work to deserving men and women and assist in charitable activities. Prince Hall Masonry
as Depicted by
Conference of Grand Masters
Prince Hall Masons, Inc.
