Henceforth, Bro. Terry Leckbee will be in charge of handling all questions regarding Rentals and Rental Contracts. We would like to thank W.B. Caleb George for his service to the Craft in handling this responsibility these past few years. Thank you all for your continued patronage in helping support your community

Our Brothers from the Golden Valley Shrine Club are once again smoking some ribs and chicken. Please stop by and pick up a good meal

Clinton Lodge 548 with the assistance of several visiting Brother's performed the third degree ceremonies for Arthur Charles Evensen on September 22, 2026. BR Evenson was obligated by RWB Bobbie Smith and raised by WB Caleb George. RWB Mike Sutton gave the Lecture and RWB Bruce Jelneck gave the charge.

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It is with deep sadness that we must report the passing of our Past Master Kenneth Hawkins has passed to the Celestial Lodge Above. WB Hawkins was a Past Master (two times) of Clinton Lodge No. 548. He was a well respected and well loved brother among us always ready to help wherever the need arose. Further information will be passed along as it becomes available. Condolences may be sent to his widow Marvalee Hawkins at 610 W 3rd Terr, Wellsville, KS 66092. Pictured in 2010 a

At our regular stated meeting on Tuesday September 8, 2026 WM Jay Terry presented Br Mike Taylor a mounted signed replica of the Fire & Smoke fundraiser poster. Br Taylor organized, managed and chaired the committee who worked to put on the event. He was responsible for all aspects of this very successful event. Pictured are Br Taylor and WM Terry.

Clinton Lodge No 548 will hold a stated communication on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at it's hall at 1109 E Ohio St in Clinton, MO. There will be a fellowship meal at 6.30 PM followed by a regular business meeting at 7.30 PM.

On September 3, 2026 Clinton Lodge 548 was honored to be able to perform the Masonic Funeral Service for Past Master Hugh Sperry. Numerous Brothers were able to take part in the ceremony.

On Saturday August 29, 2026 Clinton Lodge 548 installed it's officers for 2026 - 2027. Installed were Worshipful Master Jay Terry, Senior Warden Scott Anderson, Junior Warden Terry Leckbee, Treasurer Don Varner, Chaplain Will Anderson, Senior Deacon Andrew Renfro, Junior Deacon Mike Taylor, Senior Steward Caleb George. The installing officers were Worshipful Master Dave Coborn, Installing Marshall Mike Sutton, and Installing Senior Deacon Bubba Schillo.

Clinton Lodge 548 with the assistance of several visiting Brother's performed the third degree ceremonies for Christopher Glen Brown on August 25, 2026. BR Brown was obligated by WM Will Anderson and raised by WB Caleb George, assisted by WB Hugh Sperry, grandfather of BR Brown. WB Scotty Walker gave the Lecture and RWB Mike Sutton gave the charge.

Clinton Lodge 548 was pleased to be able to recognize some of our first responders. Brother Bubba Schillo presented the Clinton Police Department with tickets to attend the dinner. They were able to attend and enjoy a delicious meal.

Clinton Lodge 548 was pleased to be able to recognize some of our first responders. Brother's Larry Storer and Bubba Schillo presented the Clinton Fire Department with some slabs of ribs since they were unable to attend the dinner.

Sarah Sperry was the winner of the drawing for the shotgun during the Fire & Smoke event.

The Fire and Smoke fundraiser was held this afternoon at the Lodge. It was a very successful event, well supported by the community. The funds raised will be used to support various programs in the Clinton school district. Pictured is the work crew that made this event possible. Special thanks to Brother Mike Taylor for organizing and overseeing the project.

On the evening of August 11, 2026 RWB Darrin Taylor, representing the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri, presented Past Master Jim Stone with his 50 membership award. Seventeen members of Clinton Lodge joined with seventeen members of WB Stone's family were present for the event.

On August 11, 2026 Worshipful Master Will Anderson presented RWB Darrin Taylor with the Master's Award in recognition of the time and work he put in on the recent Lodge remodel project.

After the merging of Hermitage Lodge and Hogles Creek Lodge, on the 6th Day of August 2026, with Most Worshipful Brother Emmett Bryson presiding, The Grand Lodge of AF & AM of the State of Missouri was opened up on the 3° of Freemasonry in due form to present the charter for the Hermitage-Hogles Creek Lodge No.279. Thirty-six Master Masons were in attendance and several lodges from several districts were represented to pay homage to the merging of two beautiful Masonic legac

Bro. Michael David Taylor Jr., was raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason on July 14, 2026. Congratulations Mike Taylor on this achievement. Special thanks to all of the traveling brothers that came and helped us put on this special degree! We had a 26 brothers in attendance last night!

Just wanted to give a huge shout out to everyone that came out and supported and participated in the MOCHIP Event today!! Thank you: Golden Valley Shrine Club, Clinton Chapter 73 Order of the Eastern Star Clinton, Missouri Fire Department , Clinton Missouri Police Department, and the Henry County Missouri Sheriff's Office ! We really appreciate your support and showing up for the community! We were able to bring 23 children through the Program! Thank you!!

This is the group of officers that passed Br Arthur Evensen to the degree of Fellowcraft on June 9, 2026.

Clinton Lodge 548 recognized WB Glen Bellamy for his many years of service as the Hugh Henry trust financial officer on June 9, 2026. Pictured from the left are WM Will Anderson, WB Glen Bellamy and SW Jay Terry.

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This is the group of officers and brothers who helped pass Br Brown to the degree of Fellowcraft t

Pictured from the left are WB Caleb George, Past Master, Christopher Brown, our new Fellowcraft, WB Hugh Sperry, Junior Warden and BR Jay Terry, Senior Warden.

The journey through the degrees of Freemasonry marks a path of personal growth, learning, and commitment. Recently, Br Michael D Taylor Jr., who began as an Entered Apprentice, was Passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. This important step was conducted by the officers of the Lodge, with the lecture delivered by RWB Gary White and the charge and the letter “G” presented by RWB Mike Sutton. This milestone represents more than a ceremonial advancement; it reflects a deeper unders

WB Hugh Sperry was pleased to attend the initiation of his grandson Christopher Brown. Pictured are from the left WB Will Anderson, Worshipful Master, Christopher Brown and WB Hugh Sperry, Junior Warden.