Argus Lodge has induction of slate of officers for 2009


CANFIELD — At a meeting Dec. 12, Argus Lodge 545 F&AM installed the elected officers for 2009 during its 123rd installation ceremony.

Worshipful Brother Russell W. Gillam III served as the master of ceremonies for the evening and was aided by the installing officers, worshipful brothers Russell W. Gillam Jr., Robert Edwards, Donald L. Huntley, Dale E. Hawkins, Lyle K. Orr Jr., George E. Brainard, Thomas J. Hallden, Paul L. McGraw and Emmanuel Comminos, and Brother James Rice.

This year’s officers are WB Christopher J. Brocious, master; Brother R. Christopher Gillam, senior warden; Brother Richard B. Percic, junior warden; Huntley, secretary; WB Terry D. Crosby, treasurer; Hallden, senior deacon; Gillam Jr., junior deacon; Brother Joseph R. Popio, senior steward; Brother David Giudici, chaplain; Brother Jonathan Smith, tyler; Brother Denny Furman, lodge education officer; and WB Greg M. Foley, trustee.

Brother Mark Monroe photographed the events. The meeting was preceded by a dinner served by Gillam Jr.

Argus Lodge, chartered in Canfield in 1886, is among the 540 Lodges under the Grand Lodge of Ohio. For more information, visit www.arguslodge.org.