2026–2027 The Officers
| Office | Brother |
|---|---|
| Worshipful Master | Paul Arbogast, P.M. |
| Senior Warden | C.J. Arbogast |
| Junior Warden | James Hurt |
| Treasurer | Steve Burleson, P.M. |
| Secretary | M. Chase Thornton, P.M. |
| Chaplain | Henry Theierl, P.M. |
| Senior Deacon | Donald Hill, Jr., P.M. |
| Junior Deacon | Scott Hickerson |
| Tiler | Tony Torres, P.M. |
P.M. denotes a Past Master, a Brother who has previously served as Worshipful Master of a Lodge.
Correspondence for the Lodge should be directed to the Secretary at secretary.burkburnettlodge1027@gmail.com, or through the contact form.
For the Curious What the Offices Mean
Masonic Lodges have used the same officer structure for centuries. Each station has a specific duty in the work of the Lodge:
- Worshipful Master: presides over the Lodge. "Worshipful" is an old English honorific meaning worthy of respect, not an object of worship.
- Senior Warden: second in authority; presides in the Master's absence.
- Junior Warden: third in authority; traditionally responsible for the Craft at refreshment, including the fellowship meal.
- Treasurer: receives and disburses Lodge funds.
- Secretary: keeps the minutes and records, handles correspondence, and collects dues. Usually the first person a visitor or petitioner talks to.
- Chaplain: offers prayer at the opening and closing of the Lodge.
- Senior and Junior Deacons: carry messages and attend to candidates during degree work.
- Tiler: guards the door of the Lodge.
Lodge officers are elected annually and installed toward the end of June. This page is updated after each installation.