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

District Deputy Grand Master MG visits Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269, standing with lodge officers during an official Masonic meeting.

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

District Deputy Grand Master featured on Thee_Library Podcast, discussing Masonic leadership, education, and fraternity.

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

District Deputy Grand Master Juan visits Eureka-North Shore Lodge No. 269, posing with officers and members in the lodge room.

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.

District Deputy Grand Master Steve visits Cornerstone Lodge No. 416 in 2022, standing with lodge officers and members during an official Masonic gathering.

Pictured: District Deputy Grand Master Visit to Cornerstone Lodge 2022