This page was last updated: October 27, 2026
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Worshipful Master John H. Bell 781-630-1057 jhullbell1969@gmail.com
Brother Michael Rezendes, Secretary 508-320-0407 pioneerlodgesecretary@gmail.com
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Your payment will include a convenience fee of $7.50 for regular dues and $4.00 for just Pioneer or Grand Lodge dues.
For Failing to Prepare, is Preparing to Fail
- Brother Benjamin Franklin
Preparedness and survival are not just a fad – they are a mindset from our not so distant past. All we are doing is trying to make up for the time lost when we started relying on technology and government for our daily needs. Let’s use today’s technology and blend with the skills of the past to achieve a greater level of preparedness.
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2026 -2027 Dues
It's that time of year once again. Please take a few minutes to pay your Pioneer Lodge dues. The cost this year is $189 for a Regular member. You can send a check, bring cash to the meeting or pay via PayPal on the website.
REGULAR DUES $189
PIONEER DUES $94
GRAND LODGE DUES $95
Dues for 2026 - 2027 have increased to $94 for Grand Lodge, plus $1 for the George Washington Memorial Fund and $94 for Pioneer. Total dues now $189 per year.
Preparedness Corner
Is your "bug-out" bag ready to go? Click here for a complete list of items that should be in your bag - as a start.
Church of Our Saviour Volunteer Schedule
The Brothers of Pioneer Lodge are volunteering at the Annelle Delorme-Hagerman Food Pantry, Clothing Boutique, and Rev Alden Burhoe Meal Ministry. It is located at the Church of Our Saviour, 2112 County St. Somerset, MA. Here is the schedule for 2026. if you would like to help out those less fortunate. Please click here to enter in when you can be there to serve your community. We will be serving breakfast on the following dates (please arrive at 6:30 AM): October 24, November 19 (Thanksgiving Dinner), November 24 (breakfast).
Wor. John H. Bell
Worshipful Master of Pioneer Lodge
Regular Communication - November 2, 2026 - Pioneer will have it's Official Visit from R.W. James Fontaine, District Deputy Grand Master of the 16th Masonic District. Lodge will be opening at 6:00 PM. A Thanksgiving dinner will be held from 6:30-7:45. Pioneer's Official Visit will begin at 8:00. Several Brothers will be taking care of dinner items but there are a few items still needed to make it a real Thanksgiving Feast. Please click here to review what it already being made and what is needed. Once you fill out what you're bringing - I will update the "need" list.
Annual Dues 2027
It is more important than ever that you live up to your obligation to support Pioneer Lodge by paying your annual dues on time - meaning prior to September 1 (according to Bylaws). Each October Pioneer Lodge pays Grand Lodge the amount due for each member. This totals one half of the annual dues amount for the Lodge. Your prompt payment will make sure the monies are available to pay the Lodge bill. If you can not pay on time please contact the Master or myself to discuss options.
Your dues bill has been emailed to your email address on record in order to save on postage, which adds up. Just to send out the notices cost the Lodge around $45! If you have any questions about your dues, please contact me at pioneerlodgesecretary@gmail.com or 508-320-0407.
Make check payable to Pioneer Lodge and send to Michael Rezendes 41 Davis Street, Somerset, MA 02726. Payments may also be made at www.pioneerlodge.org via PayPal. Prompt payment is appreciated.
FALL 2026 OFFICIAL VISIT SCHEDULE
Date Lodge
LodgeSeptember 16 Ezekiel Bates Lodge
October 14 Eastern Star Lodge
October 20 Bristol Lodge
November 2 Pioneer Lodge
November 3 May Flower Lodge
November 10 King David Lodge
Remember that even during the darkest of times your Brothers are always there - and three great lights to guide you.
The Secretary's Desk
SAVE THE DATE - November 14, 2026 - Pioneer will have it's second Trivia Night! This will again be a pot-luck dinner, so decide on your favorite dish (or dessert) to bring! We will be accepting donations to pay for the evening - so hopefully you will support your Lodge and make the night a big success! We will start the evening at 6 PM for dinner - followed by Trivia from 6:45 - 8 PM. Here's a link to Trivia Master's Facebook Page if you'd like to follow.
Click above to take the dinner survey
