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

District Deputy Grand Master MG visits Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269, standing with lodge officers during an official Masonic meeting.

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

District Deputy Grand Master featured on Thee_Library Podcast, discussing Masonic leadership, education, and fraternity.

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

District Deputy Grand Master Juan visits Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269, posing with officers and members in the lodge room.

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.

District Deputy Grand Master Steve visits Cornerstone Lodge No. 416 in 2022, standing with lodge officers and members during an official Masonic gathering.

Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Cornerstone Lodge 2022

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