Masonry teaches that each person has a responsibility to make things better in the world.
While we may not solve every global challenge individually, we can make a meaningful difference together.
From nationwide initiatives—like children’s hospitals and language learning centers—to quiet acts of local support for neighbors in need, Masons contribute over $1.4 million daily across the U.S. Most of this support goes directly to non-Masons. Through the lodge, we unite to turn small, everyday actions into lasting community impact
Inside the Lodge
Personal Growth & Integrity
At its heart, Freemasonry is a framework for personal development. Nature teaches us that growth is essential, and many men feel a deep desire to continually refine their character—to become more honest, charitable, compassionate, and informed. The lodge provides a supportive environment where men of honor come together, share these values, and encourage one another to make principled decisions in daily life.
Fellowship & Community
Beyond self-improvement, the lodge is a place of genuine friendship and trust. Members spend time together through charitable projects, family events, picnics, and social gatherings. It is a welcoming space where brethren build lifelong bonds and support one another through life’s challenges.
Lodge Meetings & Public Events
Regular lodge meetings serve two main purposes: conducting business (planning community outreach, voting on new petitions, and supporting brethren in need) and conferring degrees that pass down our timeless traditions. While business meetings are reserved for members, the lodge frequently opens its doors to the public for special community programs, open installations, family dinners, and civic events.
Past Masters Bartlett Lodge #211
| Year | Name |
| 2024 | Charles Carter |
| 2023 | David Harkleroad |
| 2022 | Steve Garrison |
| 2021 | Jimmy Smallwood |
| 2020 | Brandon Wilson |
| 2019 | Peter McKelvy |
| 2018 | Michael Darden |
| 2017 | Brian Paris |
| 2016 | *Billy Aycock |
| 2015 | James McCraw |
| 2014 | Mark Havener (Expelled) |
| 2013 | Thomas Kerlin |
| 2012 | John McKelvy |
| 2011 | Peter Rayburn |
| 2010 | Ken Delaet’ |
| 2009 | Charlie Mixon |
| 2008 | Jeff Zullick |
| 2007 | *Pete Harris |
| 2006 | Harold Ricketts |
Past Masters Woddlawn #211
| Past Masters (2006 – 1928) | Past Masters (1927 – 1850) |
| 2006 *Garner, Terrance E. | 1927 *Mizell, Ernest B. |
| 2005 Hawkins, C. Scott | 1926 *Hunt Sr., W. B. |
| 2004 Harris, Donald L. | 1925 *Haynes, E. H. |
| 2003 Wetzel, James G. | 1924 *Cunningham, W. H. |
| 2002 *Howerton III, Robert B. | 1923 *Hughes, B. F. |
| 2001 Harber, Michael R. | 1922 *McDonald, J. E. |
| 2000 *Sloan, Henry Rew | 1921 *Stokes, J. W. |
| 1999 *Manning Jr., Lee | 1920 *Beckendorf, F. C. |
| 1998 *Ferguson, Morris D. | 1919 *Bunbury, T. F. |
| 1997 *Poole Sr., James A. | 1918 *Thomas, W. G. |
| 1996 Peck, William A. | 1917 *Davis, John M. |
| 1995 *Tyler, Charles R. | 1916 *Merifield, T. |
| 1994 *Carter, Owen C. | 1915 *Thomas, W. G. |
| 1993 *Black, Charles D. | 1914 *Lapworth, R. |
| 1992 Peck, William A. | 1913 *Gould, N. L. |
| 1991 *Lewis, Charlie P. | 1912 *Bingham, C. R. |
| 1990 *Manning Jr., Lee | 1911 *Hare, Paul |
| 1989 *Estes, Robb C. | 1910 *King, Edward |
| 1988 *Howerton III, Robert B. | 1909 *Myrick, W. H. |
| 1987 *Hollingsworth, David C. | 1908 *Webster, P. A. |
| 1986 *Howard, Fred M. | 1907 *Webster, P. A. |
| 1985 *Harness, Harold L. | 1906 *Moore, James E. |
| 1984 *Wallace, Charlie V. | 1905 *Pope, A. L. |
| 1983 *Boudreaux, James W. | 1904 *Pryor, B. E. |
| 1982 Nevels III, C. Gordon | 1903 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1981 Seaton, Billy Joe | 1902 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1980 *Burk, Earnest C. | 1901 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1979 *Seaton, Joe Neal | 1900 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1978 *Lindsey, Leroy B. | 1899 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1977 *Flowers, Herbert L. | 1898 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1976 *Graddy, Richard S. | 1897 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1975 *Wright, Richard J. | 1896 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1974 *Machado, C. Joe | 1895 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1973 *Hollowell, Lawrence T. | 1894 *Walton, J. S. |
| 1972 *Black, Frank E. | 1893 *Gotten, Nicholas |
| 1971 *Crane, John H. | 1892 *Taylor, W. A. |
| 1970 *Poole Sr., James A. | 1891 *Walton, J. S. |
| 1969 *Brewer, Eugene L. | 1890 *Taylor, W. A. |
| 1968 *Bethune, James E. | 1889 *Taylor, W. A. |
| 1967 *McCullough, Jr., Robert L. | 1888 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1966 *McCray, R. E. | 1887 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1965 *Tracey, R. F. | 1886 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1964 *Dowdy, W. H. | 1885 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1963 *Nichols, L. C. | 1884 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1962 *Culwell, James B. | 1883 *Means, R. R. |
| 1961 *Branch, Harold J. | 1882 *Means, R. R. |
| 1960 *Wood, James G. | 1881 *McGowan, E. |
| 1959 *West, Thomas S. | 1880 *McGowan, E. |
| 1958 *Hollingsworth, David C. | 1879 *McGowan, E. |
| 1957 *McMaster, Edward A. | 1878 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1956 *Rook, James H. | 1877 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1955 *Stringer, Frances M. | 1876 *Cochran, W. A. |
| 1952 *Griffin, Burnette H. | 1875 *Cole, A. V. |
| 1951 *Reasons, Homer A. | 1874 *Munn, A. |
| 1950 *Tackett, Winburn H. | 1873 *McGowan, E. |
| 1949 *Livingston, I. W. | 1872 *McGowan, E. |
| 1948 *Hodges, Eugene T. | 1871 *McGowan, E. |
| 1947 *Turner, Rodrick C. | 1870 *Wright, W. W. |
| 1946 *Locke, Edward C. | 1869 *Munn, A. |
| 1945 *Nichols, Ira G. | 1868 *Mercer, I. M. |
| 1944 *Roberts, John S. | 1867 *Wright, W. W. |
| 1943 *Powell, William I. | 1866 *Mercer, I. M. |
| 1942 *Gallmeyer, Charles F. | 1865 *Wright, W. W. |
| 1941 *Nash, L. N. | 1864 *Mercer, I. M. |
| 1940 *Whitley, William B. | 1863 *Unknown |
| 1939 *Lokey, Edgar W. | 1862 *Shore, R. H. |
| 1938 *Hunt, Everett L. | 1861 *Shore, R. H. |
| 1937 *Danielson, Harper A. | 1860 *Unknown |
| 1936 *Ferguson, John B. | 1859 *Unknown |
| 1935 *Hunt, W. B. | 1858 *Crouch, G. W. |
| 1934 *Aaron, James | 1857 *Crouch, G. W. |
| 1933 *Ivy, Elmer E. | 1856 *Matlock, H. B. |
| 1932 *Price, John W. | 1855 *Unknown |
| 1931 *Bell, Robert L. | 1854 *Robbins, W. H. |
| 1930 *Butler, Charles L. | 1853 *Robbins, W. H. |
| 1929 *Bolin, Max W. | 1852 *Unknown |
| 1928 *Kidd, Sr., W. C. | 1851 *Bartlett, Gabriel M. |
| 1850 *Bartlett, Gabriel M. |