Christmas 2006
We had over seventy people turn out for our annual Christmas dinner. Brothers Randy and Joe brought the turkey and ham and the rest of us pitched in on the other fixens. Master of the Lodge, Bob Ramsey, gave a short speech and thanked Brother Alan Kelly for working so closely with Santa again this y... [more]

Past Masters Night
Current Master and also past master from last year, Bob Ramsey, Welcomed the many brothers, their wives and children to an open meeting of Joppa Lodge for the appreciation of all the Past Masters. He also led the lodge in a round of applause for Brothers Joe Brunson, Joe Parker and Randy McIntos... [more]

Lodge Christmas 2005
At the annual Christmas party for the Lodge we had a great turn out. We even had little carolers, and Alan Kelly (who organized the party), to sing for us before Santa got there.During the evening Brother Joe introduced our essay contestwinner; Rachel Underwood, and presented her with a check for a ... [more]

Past Masters Night
The 2005 past masters night was a great success. It is always wonderful to see the lodge packed with friendly people and smiling faces. The evenings entertainment was the Bluestem Grade School choir, which is in great demand; We even had to 'book' their appearance considerably in advance. After th... [more]

25 Year Pin Presentations
Two long time members were awarded their 25 year Membership Pins recently at an open meeting of Joppa Lodge.Pictured here (from left to right) is Jared Brewer, the District Deputy Grand Master for the 27th district. He stands with James Wesly Poulter, the pin recipient, his wife Wanda, and Lawren... [more]

Christmas Party
Stuart Kelly plays Christmas music for Joppa Lodge 223. He's in the 7th grade attending in El Dorado Ks under the tutelage of John Templin a noted Leon Kansas Trumpeteer. Santa visited Joppa Lodge much to the delight of Ethan Hanks, Son of Mr and Mrs. Frank Hanks and Family. In the background to ... [more]

Masonic Essay Contest
Prior to opening Joppa Lodge 223 on October 20th the Master of the Lodge; Maynard Walker introduced Laura Kate Kelley for the purpose of presenting her essay to the brethren. After she read the essay, Joe Parker, Lodge Essay Chairman, moved that she be deemed the winner from Joppa and that the lo... [more]