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REDEMPTION LODGE NO. 24 F.&A.M., P.H.A.
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Redemption Lodge No. 24 F.&A.M., PHA
Mission Statement
My mission statement for Redemption Lodge No. 24 during the 2026 administration is to continue our legacy of community service and to support the programs/initiatives of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge and Georgianna Thomas Grand Chapter, OES/PHA.
Goals
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Provide support to the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge.
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Provide support to the Georgianna Thomas Grand Chapter, OES.
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Provide support to our sister Chapter – Redemption Chapter No. 14.
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Provide support to our fellow lodges.
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Support Redemption Lodge widows and Elderly Members.
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Strengthen the core of lodge officers.
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Actively participate in the Grand Lodge School of Instruction.
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Reclaim brothers of Redemption Lodge No. 24.
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Provide support to Homeless Veterans.
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Provide support to needy individuals, families, widows, and distressed brethren.
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Donate funds to assist a Washington DC/Metropolitan School.
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Donate funds to Central Union Mission,
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Increase our exposure within the DC community.
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Provide individual education scholarships to deserving students in the Washington DC/Metropolitan area.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver”. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Fraternally yours,
Melvin Cammon JR
Worshipful Master
Redemption Lodge No. 24, F.&A.M., PHA
Chartered 1930
Acceptance Speech
Melvin Cammon Jr., Worshipful Master
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
As Worshipful Master of Redemption Lodge No. 24, I humbly accept the honor and responsibility to lead this Lodge with integrity, purpose, and a deep reverence for the ancient landmarks and time-honored traditions of Freemasonry. With humility and dedication, I pledge to serve the Brethren of this Lodge—not as ruler. but as a steward of unity -wisdom and Masonic Light.
It is my mission—to foster a Lodge environment rooted in Brotherly Love, Relief. and Truth—where every Brother is respected, every voice is heard, and the spirit of fellowship thrives. I will strive to ensure that our meetings are meaningful. our rituals are performed with excellence, and our work reflects the dignity of Masonic teachings.
I am mindful to nurture each Brother's personal development, and fraternity development, guiding the Lodge's service in the community through principles of compassion, charity, and civic involvement.
May the Great Architect of the Universe grant me the wisdom to govern justly. the strength to labor faithfully, and the humility to lead with love. And when my time in the East concludes, may I leave behind a Lodge strengthened in unity, elevated in purpose, and ever worthy of the name Redemption,
SOMOTE IT BE!
Fraternally yours,
Melvin Cammon Jr.
Worshipful Master
Redemption Lodge No. 24, F.&A.M., PHA
Past Masters
Name Year(s) Served Name Year(s) Served
*Henry I. Gorden 1930-1931 Truman D. Chambers 1982
*William H. Carpender 1932 James C. Borden 1983
*William 0. Murray 1933 Bobby Ray Huey 1984
*Charles F. Fletcher 1934 *Richard E. Wheeler, Sr. 1985
*Henry D. Jackson 1935 *Joseph A. Reeder 1986
*Henry I. Gorden 1936 Johnnie R. Peterson, Jr. 1987
*John T. French 1937 John Ellington, Jr. (77thMWPGM) 1988
*James A. Deal 1938 Levon Davis 1989
*James W. Tyler 1939-1940 Chester C. Henry 1990
*Nathaniel Davis 1941 Alton G. Roundtree 1991
*Ross I. Flynn 1942-1943 Roger L. Walker, Sr 1992
*James W. Anderson 1944 *John Gary (Demit) 1992
*Raymond I. Beacham 1945-1946 Paul A. Barry (Demit) 1992
*William S. Hawkins 1947 *William J. Matthews 1993
*William A. Thompson, Sr. 1948 *Earl Hazel, Jr. 1994
*Howard W. Smith 1949 Alfred C. Barnes 1995
*George A. Farrar (MWPGM) 1950 *Lynzia 0. Teasley 1996
*Raymond F. Cooke 1951 *Joseph T. Gatling 1997
*Herman L. Scott 1952 * Theodore Green 1998
*Joseph S. Thomas (MWPGM) 1953 *Robert G. Williams 1999
*Robert C. Gray 1954 *Raymond L. Scott, Jr. 2000
*Thomas I. Chase 1955 James N. Short, Jr. 2001
*William T. Scott 1956 Everett A. Greene, Sr. 2002
*Wilfred F. Mitchell 1957 John C. Palmer 2003
*Guy I. Robinson 1958 Maurice T. Hutchins 2004
*Samuel Perry 1959 Juan A. Harris 2005
*Claude M. Green 1960 Quincy G. Gant (MWPGM) 2006
*William H. Curry 1961 Robert C. Gunn 2007
*Roger W. Powell 1962 *Anthony Holland, Sr. 2008
*Lexie B. Hanford 1963 Ralph K. Brown 2009
*William L. Alston 1964 George W. Hunt, Jr 2010
*Charles E. Scott, Sr. 1965 Jon W. Harris 2011
*Richard C. Farrow 1966 *Curtis J. Champion 2012
*Fredy H. Eatmon 1967 Carlton D. Richmond 2013
*Roddy F. Crome 1968 Ronald E. Smith, Jr 2014
*Howard A. Banks 1969 Kenneth N. Pough 2015
*James E. Thomas, Sr. 1970 James A. Harris, Jr. 2016-2017
*Harry Barber 1971 Michael R. Brown 2018
*Ira H. Brown (Demit) 1971 James Means 2019
*Robert E. Morina, Sr. 1972 Redmond K. Barnes 2020-2021
*Melvin Moore 1973 Robert L. Norman 2022-2023
*Joe Faucett, Jr. 1974 Shawn E. Wells 2024
*Carl E. Brown 1975 Rodney E. Branch 2025
*Frank Mabry, Jr. 1976
Morris Moore, Jr. 1977
Elmore Q. Bobo 1978
*Charles D. Thomas 1979
*Raymond N. Pritchett 1980
*Charlie F. Davis 1981