Masonic District 26: Broward County
Freemasonry in Broward County Under the Grand Lodge of Florida
Leadership of District 26
Grand Master of Florida: Most Worshipful Donald W. Cowart
District Deputy Grand Master: Right Worshipful Matthue Goldstein
District Instructor: Right Honorable Eran Erez
President, Masters & Wardens Association: Worshipful Laz Trejo
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Eureka-North Shore Late 2024
Lodges of District 26
District 26 consists of six Masonic lodges, each contributing to the strength and legacy of Freemasonry in South Florida.
Doric Lodge No. 140
West Broward Lodge No. 253
Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269
Roe Fulkerson Lodge No. 299
J. Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331
Cornerstone Lodge No. 416
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Featured on Thee_Library Podcast
Masters & Wardens Association of Broward County
The Masters & Wardens Association of Broward County serves as a collaborative body for the leadership of District 26. This association brings together the sitting Worshipful Masters and Wardens of the district lodges to discuss, coordinate, and strengthen Masonic activities within the district.
While the meetings are generally open, they primarily serve as a forum for the principal officers of each lodge.
2025 Officers of the Masters & Wardens Association
President: W∴ Laz Trejo, PM Doric Lodge
Vice-President: W∴ Alex Mirea, PM Roe Fulkerson Lodge
Treasurer: W∴ Michael Waymire, PM North Star Lodge
Secretary: W∴ Hunter Adak, PM Eureka-North Shore Lodge
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Eureka-North Shore Early 2024
2025 Masters & Wardens Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held monthly at rotating lodges within District 26.
January 29 – Doric Lodge No. 140
February 26 – West Broward Lodge No. 253
March 26 – Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269
April 30 – Roe Fulkerson Lodge No. 299
May 21* – Cornerstone Lodge No. 416
June 25 – J. Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331
July 30 – Doric Lodge No. 140
August 27 – West Broward Lodge No. 253
September 17* – Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269
October 29 – Roe Fulkerson Lodge No. 299
November 19* – Cornerstone Lodge No. 416
December 17* – J. Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331
* Adjusted to accommodate Annual Grand Communications, religious observances, and holiday schedules.
Committees of District 26
Florida’s 26th Masonic District operates various committees to support Masonic initiatives, community outreach, and charitable programs.
Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents (LYPMGC): W∴M∴ Harley Bofshever
Masonic Home Endowment (MH-100): W∴ Ryan Tyler, PM
Wills and Gifts: R∴W∴ Ralph Fasano, PDDGM
Masonic Education: W∴ Hunter Adak, PM
Public Education and Citizenship: W∴ Brian Chartrand, PM
Public Relations and Publicity: Br. Philip Buie
Masonic Youth Activities: W∴ Akili Nebiu, PM
Grand Master’s Charity: W∴M∴ Luis Manny Villa
Perpetual Membership: W∴ Jobson Chaves, PM
Membership Development: W∴ Harry Bonet, PM
Masonic Leadership Training (MLT): W∴ Cesar Temes, PM
Child I.D. Program: Br. Yvens Fievre
Fraternal Administration FA-100: W∴ Stewart Jamesm PM
Grand Master’s Coins: Br. Luis A. Garcia
These committees play a vital role in supporting Masonic education, charity, and member development throughout the district.
Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Cornerstone Lodge 2022