'Support Your Blue Lodge'

It is where all other Masonic Bodies begin !!!!

The Craftsmen Chapter held election of officers at our meeting on Friday, October 15, 2010.  officers are;   

President:    Dan Vines (June)     danvines39@yahoo.com   cell 352-267-2530

Vice President:    Vic Michet  (Jenny)      lghvic@yahoo.com     cell  352-217-6638

Secretary/Treasurer  Daphne Gonynor (Don”Gonzo”)  DDgonynor@aol.com  work 352-394-8627

Road Captain:  Jack Hughes (Brenda) jhw5507@yahoo.com  cell 352-461-3575

    The Widows Sons are an independent group of internationally based Master Masons and friends who ride motorcycles and have organized for the laudable task of aiding and assisting the Widows of Master Masons, promoting Freemasonry in the world of motorcycling, promoting motorcycling in the world of Freemasonry and to support the charities of the Widows Sons Motorcycle Riders Association.

    The Widows Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders Association-Southern Jurisdiction and it's chartered chapters in are an affiliate of the Widows Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders Assoc., Int'l.  We are a non-brand specific riding association, so no matter what brand of motorcycle you ride (minimum 500cc), you are welcome as a member. We  have three levels of membership.  Active, for those who are members in good standing of a Blue Lodge (F&AM/AF&AM ) and ride a motorcycle, Masonic associate membership open to Masons (F&AM/AF&AM) who are Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts and those who do not ride but wish to participate in our activities, wives are included in most of our activities. All membership is subject to a vote of our active members. Our Masonic members are an internationally based group of independent Masons who have joined together to simply share the thrill of riding with other members of our fraternity.

    We do not intend to speak for or represent any Masonic body. We simply want to share our passion for riding with all other Masons who ride, and have some fun while we do it.

    We are not a 1% club. We are a social riding association, which happens to have set one of its membership requirements to include being a Master Mason in good standing. Our name comes from certain aspects of the Masonic fraternity, it is not intended to instill fear or appear threatening in any way.

    We are not territorial and do not condone illegal activities by our members. All we ask is that our members act in a way that will reflect well on our organization, our Fraternity and motorcycling in general.

    We have an association patch worn by our active members in the United States comprised of a picture of the Widow, the words Widows Sons and the name of our local Chapter. We also wear a Square & Compass patch (as we are entitled to do as Masons) to denote our personal fraternal affiliation. This is not a part of our insignia; it is simply a common custom among members of our Fraternity to wear this symbol.  Our International members wear a slightly different patch depending on their local customs, but all use the words 'Widows Sons' and proudly display the Square & Compass.

    We strive to be friends and on good terms with all other clubs, associations and riders we share the road with.

    We realize the wearing "insignia" is a serious matter and wear them appropriately. We understand there are clubs that have been around for many years and we respect that totally! We realize we are able to enjoy many of our riding freedoms thanks to the many clubs, associations and riders that have ridden in the wind before us.

    Our patches allows other riders to know who we are and where we are from. We wear the name of our Chapter simply to identify where we are from not to claim any territory.

    We ask all our members to wear their patch proudly and to always show respect for all other clubs, associations and riders. We do not take sides or involve ourselves when it comes to other club or association politics. We do not claim turf or territory. We remember foremost that we are Masons 24 hours a day.

    Our members are also individually, members of ABATE, HOG, AMA and other similar motorcycling associations. We come from all walks of life, including veterans of the Armed Forces.

    If any prospective members or others have any questions or would like more information about the Widows Sons, please contact Chapter President Dan Vines at 352-267-2530 or by e-mail DanVines39@yahoo.com. Brother Ricker is a Past Master of Leesburg Lodge No. 58 (2005 & 2007), Past District Instructor (2008) for the 18th Masonic District of Florida and current Grand Lodge Chairman for Zone 5 on Masonic Education.

Want a GREAT TIME and  meet some of YOUR MASONIC BROTHERS who share your enjoyment of motorcycling?

MAKE YOUR PLANS AND COME AND JOIN US ON  APRIL 29, 30, May 1st, 2011

Click on this link to be taken to the official website site of Leesburg Bikefest.

LIFE is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safe in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW ...What a ride!"