Masonic District 26: Broward County
Freemasonry in Broward County Under the Grand Lodge of Florida
Leadership of District 26
Grand Master of Florida: Most Worshipful Taleb Atala
District Deputy Grand Master: Right Worshipful Brian Chartrand
District Instructor: Right Honorable Eran Erez
President, Masters & Wardens Association: Worshipful Laz Trejo
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Eureka-North Shore Late 2024
Lodges of District 26
District 26 consists of six Masonic lodges, each contributing to the strength and legacy of Freemasonry in South Florida.
Doric Lodge No. 140
West Broward Lodge No. 253
Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269
Roe Fulkerson Lodge No. 299
J. Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331
Cornerstone Lodge No. 416
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Featured on Thee_Library Podcast
Masters & Wardens Association of Broward County
The Masters & Wardens Association of Broward County serves as a collaborative body for the leadership of District 26. This association brings together the sitting Worshipful Masters and Wardens of the district lodges to discuss, coordinate, and strengthen Masonic activities within the district.
While the meetings are generally open, they primarily serve as a forum for the principal officers of each lodge.
2025 Officers of the Masters & Wardens Association
President: W∴ Manny Vila, PM Doric Lodge
Vice-President: W∴ Alex Mirea, PM Roe Fulkerson Lodge
Treasurer: W∴ Michael Waymire, PM North Star Lodge
Secretary: R∴W∴ Matthue Goldstein, Past District Deputy Grand Master
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Eureka-North Shore Early 2024
2025 Masters & Wardens Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held monthly at rotating lodges within District 26.
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 - Doric Lodge No. 140
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 Eureka North Shore Lodge No. 269
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 Roe Fulkerson Lodge No. 299
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 J Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 Cornerstone Lodge No. 416
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 West Broward Lodge No.253
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 Doric Lodge No. 140
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 Eureka North Shore Lodge No. 269
Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 Roe Fulkerson Lodge No. 299
Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 J Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331
Wednesday, December 30th, 2026 Cornerstone Lodge No. 416
Committees of District 26
Florida’s 26th Masonic District operates various committees to support Masonic initiatives, community outreach, and charitable programs.
Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents (LYPMGC): Br. Orlando Curet
Masonic Home Endowment (MH-100): W∴ Ryan Tyler, Past Master of Cornerstone Lodge
Wills and Gifts: R∴W∴ Ralph Fasano, PDDGM
Masonic Education: W∴ Hunter Adak, Past Master of Eureka-North Shore Lodge
Public Education and Citizenship: Br. Joseph Ives Laforest
Public Relations and Publicity: Br. Philip Buie
Masonic Youth Activities: W∴M∴ Louis Rosas-Guyon
Grand Master’s Charity: W∴ Luis Manny Villa, Past Master of Doric Lodge
Perpetual Membership: W∴ Jobson Chaves, Past Master of North Star Lodge
Membership Development: W∴M∴ Yvens Fievre
Masonic Leadership Training (MLT): W∴ Cesar Temes, Past Master of Roe Fulkerson Lodge
Fraternal Administration FA-100: W∴ Stewart James, Past Master of Doric Lodge
Grand Master’s Coins: Br. Luis A. Garcia
These committees play a vital role in supporting Masonic education, charity, and member development throughout the district.
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Cornerstone Lodge 2022