The Grand Lodge has long recognized those members who have maintained their good standing for extended periods of time, beginning with 25 years and extending to 35, 40, 50, 60 and more. These men who have supported their Lodges with their time, talent, and treasure have made it possible for Lodges to function and for Freemasonry to thrive. Lodges are responsible for awarding 25, 35, and 40 year awards. The Grand Lodge awards those for fifty years of service
and more.
This year, Grand Master Jess N. Raines had the honor to present one 80 Year Service Award to Brother Carl Ellsworth Boggs of Groveport Lodge No. 240. Brother Boggs was raised in Columbus Lodge No. 30 in May of 1939 and affiliated with Groveport Lodge No. 240 in 1966. The Grand Master met with Brethren and family at the Inn at Winchester Trail to present the 80 Year Award.
He reported: Brother Boggs received a very nice award in the shape of Ohio containing a bronze medallion of the Seal of the Grand Lodge. Celebrating 101 years of a wonderful life, Brother Boggs was most concerned about how we would make an even better award for his 90 year award! He informed me the oldest person in the world had just passed at 117 and he intended to live long enough to earn his place in the record books. Of course, I committed to beginning the work for his 90-year award to be presented in 2029.
