12/05/2023
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Masonic Lodge Provides Helping Hand to Local Schools, Students and Nonprofits
~By Trevor Phipps~
The Masonic Lodge, known internationally as being the longest running fraternity in the world, with links stemming back to the Medieval Ages, has a strong connection with Teller County.
More importantly, it has gained a growing reputation for giving back to the community, providing select scholarships for area students, as well as supporting a number of school programs and helping a variety of local nonprofits. It is an organization that is often overlooked and doesn’t receive the recognition of other big community players.
The origins of the Free Masons can be traced back as far as the 10th century, and the group is still very active all across the globe today.
Locally, the fraternity has two chapters, the Ute Pass Masonic Lodge located in Woodland Park and the Cripple Creek Masonic lodge in Divide. Both still have active members and they constantly do things to give back to the community.
The Cripple Creek group was chartered in 1893, and it has since moved from the gaming community to Divide. The Ute Pass Lodge opened in Woodland Park more than 60 years ago. To this day, the brotherhood still attracts new members and aids the community in various ways.
Read more at https://www.mountainjackpot.com/2023/05/12/masonic-lodge-provides-helping-hand-to-local-schools-students-and-nonprofits/