Archives Lodge #1399 A.F & A.M. Joins With President Bush’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to Deliver President’s Volunteer Service Award

Prestigious Award Honors Outstanding Commitment to Volunteer Service

“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award,” said Gilbert Chafin. “Archives Lodge #1399 A.F & A.M. volunteers are role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us closer together as neighbors and a Nation. The Award is our way of thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a central part of their lives.”

The Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group convened by President’s Administration to help foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among Americans. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council is composed of leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofit and volunteer service organizations and community volunteering.

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"Archives Masonic Lodge at 2918 San Augustine in Pasadena is extremely proud to join the President of the United States in recognizing the volunteers who consistently take the time to make a difference in the lives of others," said Gilbert Chafin, Worshipful Master of Archives Lodge No. 1399 A.F. & A.M. "Volunteers strengthen America and inspire others to get involved. We are proud to honor some of our volunteers who are answering the call with this Award."

Pictured in front from left are Past Masters Joe Newman, Hershel Walker, Phil Trahan, Tom Elmerand Bob Starbuck;

Middle Row: Bill Yeager, E.B. Roy, Gene Thompson and Melvin Gilliam;

Back Row: Bernard Migl, Worshipful Master Gilbert Chafin and Mark Hadley.

For more information about volunteering with Archives Lodge #1399 A.F & A.M. (ADD APPROPRIATE CONTACT INFORMATION). For more information on the President’s Volunteer Service Award and to find out how to identify additional volunteer opportunities in this area, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307.

2006 -2007 Worshipful Master - Gilbert T. Chafin

2006-2007 Archives Lodge Officers