The Fifth Masonic District of The Grand Lodge of Georgia represents 41 Masonic Lodges in DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and Rockdale counties (and one in Fayette), centered around metropolitan Atlanta. The District serves as a regional layer of support for our member lodges.

The 5th Masonic District Annual Communication is conducted by the 5th District Officers for the purpose of uniting the Blue Lodges of the 5th Masonic District. It is generally hosted by the Lodge which the District Master is a member. Other organizational and planning meetings for the officers and representatives are held throughout the year.

Our 103rd Annual Communication was held on 8 September 2007 at the Atlanta Masonic Center, and was hosted by Clarkston 492, where this year's slate of officers were elected and installed.

Our 104th Annual Communication is scheduled for September of 2008 at the Atlanta Masonic Center, and will be hosted by Palmetto Daylight 755. More information will be posted when details are made known.

Below are listed many of the duties and responsibilities of the Fifth District. Georgia Masonic Code section 61-1 further details the purpose and operation of Masonic Districts.

District Program Listing

Provide a Degree Team to confer Blue Lodge Degrees

The Fifth Masonic District's Officers have in the past and will in the future assemble a Degree Team for conferring the Fellow Craft Degree at Blue Lodges in the 5th District when requested through the Secretary.

Recognize the Fifth District "Mason of the Year"

Recognition of the Fifth Masonic District "Mason of the Year" is promoted by the District Convention but those recognized are done so only through the application of the Blue Lodges in the District. No application means no recognition. Please see the Annual Awards page for more detailed information.

Recognize the Fifth District "Lodge of the Year"

Recognition of the Fifth Masonic District "Lodge of the Year" is promoted by the District Convention but those recognized are done so only through the application of the Blue Lodges in the District. No application means no recognition. Please see the Annual Awards page for more detailed information.

Conduct the Annual Family Picnic and Fund Raiser

This is hosted by a Lodge willing to allow their facilities to be used for the function. Please see the Family Day Picnic page for more detailed information.

Provide a Masonic Home Trustee

The Masonic Home Trustee is elected by the members of the 5th Masonic District at an annual Communication for a 3 year period of service. He is then approved by the Grand Master and the Masonic Home's Board of Trustees.

Norman Wheeler is the Fifth District Masonic Home Trustee.

Provide a Fifth District Endowment Fund Committee and Chairman

The Fifth Masonic District Endowment Fund Chairman is appointed by the Grand Master. He operates under the control of the Grand Lodge Endowment Fund Committee Chairman.

Kent R. Rollings is the Fifth District Endowment Fund Committee Chairman.

Provide a Board of Relief Member

The Board of Relief Member is appointed by the Grand Master. The 5th Masonic District confirms the appointment for a period of 3 years at the proper time during an Annual District Communication.

William T. Eleazer, Sr. is the Fifth District Board of Relief Member.

Provide a Trial Commission Staff

The Trial Commissioners are recommended by the Chairman of the District's Trial Commission Committee. They are elected for a period of 3 years at the proper time during an Annual District Communication.

Stanley M. Baum is the Chairman of the Fifth District Trial Commission.

Officers of the Fifth District

Please see the District Officers page for more detailed information.

District Deputies to the Grand Master

Please see the District Deputies page for more detailed information.

Masonic Ritual Proficiency Programs

Please see the Custodian page for more detailed information.

Masonic Education and Leadership Development (MELD)

Please see the MELD page for more detailed information.

Please email the Secretary if you have any updates or additional information.

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