As the end of the Masonic Year 2011-2012 comes to a close awards are given in acknowledgement of outstanding service. This year RW Ronald A. Clark District Deputy Grand Master and District Lecturer RW Jimmy Barnes started three new awards for three deserving Worshipful Masters of the 5th Masonic District. The awards given are entitled Wisdom, Strength and Beauty.
The Wisdom award for the Worshipful Master who displayed Wisdom while serving and leading his lodge was awarded to our Worshipful Master, WB Anthony D. Hale Worshipful Master of Woodlin Lodge No 30.

(L-R) RW Jimmy Barnes, WB Anthony Hale, RW Ronald Clark
The Strength award was awarded to WB Jerry Thomas for his lodge, Aaron Lodge No 9’s attendance and participation in Grand Lodge events, District Meetings and the events of six Lodges of the 5th District.

(L-R) RW Jimmy Barnes, WB Jerry Thomas, RW Ronald Clark
The Beauty Award for the lodge that displayed exemplary Ritualistic Work was awarded to the Worshipful Master of King David No 15, WB Junius R. Phillips.

(L-R) RW Jimmy Barnes, WB Junius Phillips, RW Ronald Clark