At Acacia’s March Stated Meeting the District Deputy Grand Master S. Eugen Herrit made his annual visit.

The District Deputy made a presentation of the 60-Year Member Emblem to Robert C. Smith.

He also presented the Past Master's Appreciation Award to Jeff Geesaman, PM and Jeremy Bowersox, PM.

Following the February Stated Meeting, Kirsten Piatak, Miss Jobs Daughter of Pennsylvania 2007-2008 and Miss Congeniality of Pennsylvania 2007-2008 paid a visit to Acacia Lodge.

Kirsten discussed the duties associated with those activities as well as her experiences in Jobs Daughters and how it has helped to shape her future.

She is the Daughter Chairperson for the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (H.I.K.E.) for Pennsylvania. This fund provides hearing devices to children whose families cannot afford such devices.

Kirsten is also a Past Honored Queen to Bethel #12, Gettysburg and Past Grand Bethel Honored Queen for Pennsylvania.

Joe Chubb (right), Master Councilor of Pilgrim Chapter, Order of DeMolay, and State Chaplain for Pennsylvania DeMolay gave a presentation to members of the lodge following the January stated meeting regarding his experiences at the 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center at the Harrisburg Consistory building.

During his presentation, Joe talked about his struggle with grades in school, specifically reading class. With the help he received from the 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center he was able to turn his grades around and accelerate in the class room.

In his DeMolay career, Joe has earned the Past Master Counselor's Meritorious Service Award, Representative DeMolay, and the Founders Membership Award.

Brother Jeremy Bowersox, Worshipful Master (right) presents the Gavel of Authority to the newly installed Worshipful Master, Brother Jason Stains during the Officer Installations at Acacia Lodge #586.

As Brother Stains took the Gavel and the East Chair for the first time he said, "I am honored to lead Acacia Lodge and look forward to an eventful and exciting year as Worshipful Master."

Other installations included Past Master William Wepking was installed as the Senior Warden. Joel Klimoski, Past Master, was installed as Acacia's Junior Warden.

Robert Nelson, Jr., Past Master, was installed as Secretary following the long tenor of John Campbell.

Jeffrey Geesaman, Past Master, was installed as Treasurer taking over for Robert Nelson, Jr.

The 2nd Annual Acacia Lodge Trap Shoot took place on Saturday, June 23, at the Waynesboro Fish and Game shooting range.

No experience in trap shooting or a gun and ammo was needed to participate. Experienced shooters were on hand with guns, ammo and training.

The lodge provided hot dogs, chips, soda and water for lunch.

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Acacia Lodge was proud to present Whitney T. Sheppard of Boonsboro High School with our 2007 annual $1000 scholarship. 

Whitney is the granddaughter of Gerald Caufman. 

Congratulations to Whitney and best wishes for future success. 

Acacia Lodge was proud to host Peggy Ann Bradnick for our annual Strawberry Night. 

Peggy Ann was kidnapped in 1966 while getting off her school bus in the Shade Gap, PA.  Her 8-day ordeal made national headlines and was also featured in a movie and a book.  It is still to this day the largest manhunt in Pennsylvania history.  

Peggy Ann talked with the ladies during our stated meeting and also answered questions from both the brethren and their ladies following the meeting. 

Following her presentation, Peggy Ann continued to visit with the members and guests and answer their questions. 

On Friday May 18th, members of Letort Star Lodge #18, Carlisle, were welcomed at Acacia Lodge.  Deputy Grand Master Robert Owens gave a brief history of Prince Hall Masonry and answered many questions from the brethren.  It was an evening of friendship, fellowship, and Freemasonry. 

There was talk of continuing activities between the lodges and the members of Acacia were invited to any and all of Letort’s functions. 

As a part of the Annual Hooverville Elementry Yard Sale and Fair, Acacia Lodge provided the public the Child Identification Program (CHIP).

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A Past Master Jewel and Apron was presented by Worshipful Master, Jeremy Bowersox to Past Master Jeffrey Geesaman.

Past Master recognition was given by the Worshipful Master, Jeremy Bowersox to the 15 living Past Masters of Acacia Lodge that were present and to 3 visiting Past Masters.

Brethern from New Jersey, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida attended the meeting as well as some visitors from other area lodges.

Jeffrey Geesaman, Past Paster, hands the gavel to newly installed Worshipful Master Jeremy Bowersox when Acacia Lodge 586 F.&A.M. installed its officers for 2007 on December 19, 2006.

Other officers include Senior Warden Jason Stains, Junior Warden Joel Klimoski, Senior Deacon Zachery Wilhide, Junior Deaon Adam Geesaman, Senior Master of Ceremonies Donald Eubanks, Junior Master of Ceremonies William Martz, Pursuivant Bradley Monn, Tyler Paul Houpt, Chaplain William Wepking, Secretary John Campbell, Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Geesaman, Treasurer Robert W. Nelson, Jr., Steward John Doyle, and Trustees Anthony Haugh, Dennis McClanahan and Clinton Barkdoll.