I picked up the Lodge's Coat of Arms last night from the framer. This is a project we have been working on for quite some time.
I originally suggested the Coat of Arms in 2007 when I was Secretary under W:.Chris Schlenker, PM, Master. Consequently, a motion and committee was formed on February 26, 2007 to study the problem and make a recommendation. The committee consisted of W:.BJ Sammon, PM (2008; Senior Warden at the time), W:.Ken Giesow, PM (2006; and Marshall at the time), and myself. As part of its requirements, the committee wanted Masonic symbolism included in the Coat of Arms, along with something from our past. Consideration was given to adding a distinctly "Dunedin" flavor to the Coat of Arms, but this was eventually considered trivial and irrelevant. The expression "For the Good of the Order" came from studying the early minutes of the Lodge, whereby it was frequently stated that this or that was done "For the Good of the Order".
After determining their requirements, the committee contacted W:.Joseph Duhammel, PM (2005) of Clearwater Lodge No. 127 who was a well known graphic designer. W:.Joe produced a few designs for the committee to consider; one was selected and fine-tuned until the committee was satisfied. The Coat of Arms was then presented to the Craft in the Stated Communications of September 10, 2007 where it was adopted as the official graphic.
The Coat of Arms as shown herein was officially framed and presented by yours truly to the Lodge where it will proudly be displayed in the Lodge room.
A unique Coat of Arms may seem somewhat trivial, but I think it is important for a Lodge to develop its identity thereby creating pride and dedication in the institution we belong to. The concept is obviously not new and is commonly found in European Lodges, but very few in the United States (I don't know of any in Florida). Regardless, the graphic makes a nice addition to the Lodge and I hope you enjoy it.
After determining their requirements, the committee contacted W:.Joseph Duhammel, PM (2005) of Clearwater Lodge No. 127 who was a well known graphic designer. W:.Joe produced a few designs for the committee to consider; one was selected and fine-tuned until the committee was satisfied. The Coat of Arms was then presented to the Craft in the Stated Communications of September 10, 2007 where it was adopted as the official graphic.
The Coat of Arms as shown herein was officially framed and presented by yours truly to the Lodge where it will proudly be displayed in the Lodge room.
A unique Coat of Arms may seem somewhat trivial, but I think it is important for a Lodge to develop its identity thereby creating pride and dedication in the institution we belong to. The concept is obviously not new and is commonly found in European Lodges, but very few in the United States (I don't know of any in Florida). Regardless, the graphic makes a nice addition to the Lodge and I hope you enjoy it.
Until next time.
All the Best,
Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN
timb001@phmainstreet.com
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
http:/www.dunedin192.org/
Dunedin, FL, USA
"For the Good of the Order"
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