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The
Hiram
Award Committee informed the Master that Worshipful Norman Chris
Parker,
was selected to be honored as the recipient of
the
Hiram Award for 2022. Worshipful Chris was raised a Master Mason
on October 29, 2013 in Black Mountain Lodge No. 845. He
affiliated with S.W. Hackett Lodge No. 574 on July 3, 2018. Worshipful Chris came
to our lodge at a time when we certainly needed the help, but then he did not
just fill a chair, he brought with him a real energy to do what he could to
help SW Hackett, and worked hard to move up to Master. When Covid, then the Scottish Rite flood,
took away almost both of his years in the East, it didn’t depress him or stop
him from working hard for his lodge. He continually
worked with our Secretary Worshipful Dimiter to keep all the necessary lodge requirements
taken care of. He took over the
Trestleboard and with his hard work and his lovely wife Finesse’s creativity,
they made our Trestleboard truly one of the best. And, after a year and a half of no real
chances to “get together”, He didn’t let anything stand in his way of having a
Lodge picnic. He reserved the biggest
and best gazebo, at Santee Lakes recreation center and hosted the whole affair. He and Finesse invested much time and money
to make this a very memorable event. They
brought enough food to feed all that attended with much left over. We all had a wonderful time. Because of this
dedication and continual work in and for the lodge, the Hiram Award
committee selected Worshipful Parker as deserving of
this prestigious honor. To
be chosen the
Hiram Award recipient is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a
Mason, aside from being elected to, and serving as, the Master of his
Lodge.
Worshipful Norman Chris Parker, Hiram Award recipient for 2022 and his lovely wife Finesse.
First of course, the award dinner which was fun and good food was on the menu
Seated at the Honorees table are Worshipful Charlie Abayan and Angela.
The Master's table enjoying the wonderful dinner.
some of the great Brothers and ladies that attended.
More of the group that were here to honor our Hiram honoree.
Still more of the group with Ben and Julia Pulido all smiles.
Topping this group are Worshipful Tom Colgan, Worshipful Dimiter Lyakov, Betty Stein
Group 5 is graced with the Gales. Bob and Susie with Mary Lyakov, Norma Salini and Worshipful Dimiter Lyakov
Now... On to the presentation and celebration...
Worshipful Dennis Stahr, Master, welcomes the guests.
Worshipful David Haslim, Inspector at Large for Division IX is our Master of Ceremonies and gives the meaning of the Hiram Award. He then presents the biography of Worshipful Chris
Worshipful Chris and Lady Finesse enter the lodge room with the Marshal
The Master's remarks about our very deserving Hiram Award Honoree
The master then presents the certificate, letter and award to Worshipful Chris.
Lady Finesse places the medallion and lapel pin on her husband
With the medallion and pin in place, public Grand Honors will now be presented
A battery of three-times-three is given as the Grand Honor
Worshipful Chris speaks, thanks the committee and all the guests and his loving wife.
Marty Haslim presents a gift from the lodge. A great "black bear" welcome sign for their new home
Hiram Award Honorees all
The attending ladies are the support of the lodge
Most Worshipful Melvyn Stein, Worshipful Dennis Stahr, Worshipful Norman Chris Parker and Worshipful David Haslim
Worshipfuls Charlie Abayan, Chris Parker and Pierre Abdou
Ladies Angela, Gheda and Finesse
And a GREAT BIG thank you to our Secretary
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