Mount Zion Lodge #311

Today, we honor Juneteenth. Today is a powerful reminder of the enduring fight for freedom and justice.

As Freemasons, we stand on the principles of liberty, equality, and brotherly love. We commemorate this day not only as a celebration of emancipation, but as a continued call to reflect, educate, and build a more just society for all. There is still work to be done. The ashlar is not perfected.

Let us unite in remembrance, uplift one another in truth, and work tirelessly toward the light of true equality.

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Mt. Zion No. 311 celebrated its annual Installation of Officers with a wonderful turnout of Brothers, family, and friends.

A big thank‑you to our new Senior Warden, Bro. Dana Brown, for one last fantastic meal before he left the South.

Congratulations to our new Worshipful Master, Bro. Jimmy Dilone, and to all our newly installed Officers. We’re excited for the year ahead and grateful for your dedication to the Craft.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your support and presence made the night truly memorable. Here’s to a summer filled with fellowship and renewed energy.

It is our pleasure to invite you and your families to join us for the Installation of Officers for Mt. Zion Lodge No. 311 on Monday, June 1, 2026. This is a special moment in our Masonic year, and your presence will make the evening even more meaningful.

Schedule for the Evening:

6:00 PM – Fellowship
6:30 PM – Dinner - Cost $15
7:30 PM – Installation of Officers
8:30 PM - Fellowship in the Club Room

This is a public event, so please feel free to bring your family, friends, and anyone interested in learning more about Freemasonry. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share the values of our fraternity with those close to us.

Let’s start the new Masonic year off strong and show our full support for our Worshipful Master–elect, Bro. Jimmy Dilone. Your attendance and encouragement will mean a great deal to him and to the incoming line of officers.

Over the weekend, several Brothers from Mt. Zion Lodge joined the Old Seventeenth Masonic District for the annual planting of flags at Memory Gardens in commemoration of Memorial Day. Brothers and families from across the District came together, making it a meaningful and solemn morning of remembrance.

Thank you to the LCDR John E. Hart Masonic Veterans Post No. 70 for presiding over the ceremony, and to V∴W∴ Jim Cozzy for organizing this important event.

Following the ceremony, the Schenectady Masonic Temple hosted the Installation of Officers for the LCDR John E. Hart Masonic War Veterans Post No. 70. Congratulations to Mt. Zion’s own R∴W∴ Neil Bonesteel and Bro. Joe Stefanovich on being elected to Officer and Trustee positions. Your dedication and service make us proud.

May we always honor the memory of those who gave their lives in service to our nation, and may our actions continue to reflect the values they defended.

Election of officers last night at Mount Zion Lodge No. 311. Congratulations to Brother Jimmy Dilone on being elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year!

Our installation of officers will be on June 1, 2026. Social hour at 5:30 PM. Dinner at 6:30 PM. Installation at 7:30 PM. This will be an open meeting so feel free to bring friends, significant others, and anybody who may be interested in learning more about Freemasonry. 



On this day in 1843, a National Masonic Congress opened in Baltimore, Maryland. Now referred to as the Baltimore Convention, it ran from the 8th to the 17th of May and aimed to gain concurrence on a uniform "mode of work" for Grand Lodges in the United States.

One of the most enduring outcomes of the Convention was the adoption of certificates of membership, or dues cards, which are still used throughout the United States today.

The 244th Commutation of the Grand Lodge of New York has come to an end. We are so excited about our newly elected leadership and look forward to all they will do with and for the Craft in the coming year. Congratulations to Most Worshipful Robert L. Hogan Jr. - Grand Master - Right Worshipful E. Oscar Alleyne - Deputy Grand Master - Right Worshipful John Haslam Sr. - Senior Grand Warden - Right Worshipful William Toth - Junior Grand Warden - Right Worshipful John Hansen - Grand Treasurer - Right Worshipful Richard Schulz - Grand Secretary

Today, a few Brothers from Mt. Zion Lodge No. 311 traveled to the Scottish Rite Museum in Lexington, Massachusetts, alongside Brothers from the Valley of Schenectady.

It was a day filled with light, learning, and Brotherhood. There was a wonderful lunch, followed by a guided tour through the museum’s rich history and symbolism. They were even honored with a visit from Sovereign Grand Commander Walter Wheeler.

Moments like these remind us of the strength of our fraternity. Traveling together, learning together, and celebrating the bonds that unite us across Lodges and Valleys.

A great day of fellowship, history, and Masonic pride.

Congratulations to our Mason of the Year Award winner, W:. Alexander Terpening.

W:. Xander is a pillar of Mt. Zion Lodge No. 311 and the Craft as a whole. Throughout the year he has not only stepped up, he has consistently gone above and beyond for the good of the Lodge. From mentoring our new Brothers during Sunday evening proficiency practices, to assisting with all of our charitable endeavors, to filling multiple roles whenever needed, his dedication has been unwavering.

W:. Xander is the kind of Brother who never needs to be asked, he sees the work and does it. Our Lodge is stronger, steadier, and better because of him.

We are deeply thankful for this worthy Brother and all he continues to do for Mt. Zion No. 311.