Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Avery Lodge #493 EST 1873. Hilliard, Ohio ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.avery493.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [2025 Officer Installation](https://www.avery493.org/2025-officer-installation/) - On November 9th, 2024 - Avery Lodge held a special meeting for the installation of our 2025 officer line. Jim Badgley was installed as Master for the ensuing... - [What to expect my first meeting?](https://www.avery493.org/what-to-expect-my-first-meeting/) - Starting anything new is bound to give somebody some nerves. No matter if its a new job, a first date, or just going to a new place - its a part of human... - [Witches Night Out - 2024](https://www.avery493.org/witches-night-out-2024/) - Last week we held our 4th annual Witches Night Out at Avery Lodge! This is a great social event that we hold for those ladies that are near and dear to the... - [2024 Masonic Service Recognition](https://www.avery493.org/2024-masonic-service-recognition/) - Every year Avery Masonic Lodge holds an Awards Night to recognize its long standing members for their years of service. Last night, Sept 17 2024, we... ## Pages - [Home](https://www.avery493.org/) - Welcome to Avery Lodge #493! Our Masonic lodge has been active in the Hilliard community for over 150 years! We focus on making good men better and providing - [Avery's Past Masters](https://www.avery493.org/about-us/averys-past-masters/) - A listing of the Past Masters of Avery Lodge #493 in Hilliard, Ohio. - While our time as the Master of the lodge is short and we readily step back onto the - [Officers](https://www.avery493.org/about-us/officers/) - Worshipful Master Jim Badgley Senior Warden Mason North Junior Warden Chris Betts Senior Deacon Gerald McLaughlin Junior Deacon Thomas McDaniel Senior Steward Emmanuel Lee Junior Steward J.W. Badgley Treasurer Steve Cramer Secretary Lee Whistner Tyler Dave Henderson Chaplain Bob Sweeney - [50+ Year Members](https://www.avery493.org/about-us/50-year-members/) - The following brethren have been Master Masons in good standing for 50 years or more and a member of Avery Lodge #493. - [What is a Freemason?](https://www.avery493.org/about-freemasonry/) - What is a Freemason? Making good men better... Freemasonry cannot be defined in a few sentences or short answers. One of the most common definitions is that it is a system of morality, veiled in allegory (or a story) and illustrated by symbols. This is true, but Freemasonry is more than that. While it is - [Freemasonry Links](https://www.avery493.org/about-freemasonry/freemasonry-links/) - Ohio Masonic Links Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio The Ohio Masonic Home Ohio Widows Sons District Links The 14th Masonic District - (Avery Lodge is in the 14th district) District Lodges Scottish Rite Links Scottish Rite 32° Masons Valley of Columbus York Rite Links Grand Council Royal & Select Masons of Ohio - [Become a Freemason](https://www.avery493.org/about-freemasonry/become-a-freemason/) - If you are interested in membership, you must ask a Mason for a petition. Masons do not solicit for members. Also, prospective members must meet the following qualifications: You must have been an Ohio resident for at least one year. You must be a man at least 19 years old. Have a belief in a - [About Avery Lodge](https://www.avery493.org/about-us/) - About Avery Lodge On May 31,1871, a petition to establish a new Masonic Lodge in Hilliard, Ohio was presented to Urania Lodge No. 311. The petition was signed by Brothers Davidson, Hatton White and Avery. The motion was defeated. A new petition was presented on June 14, 1871 and was declared illegal. On July 26, - [Endowed Membership](https://www.avery493.org/about-us/endowed-membership/) - Make one final dues payment for life. Create a Lodge endowment fund. Leave a living legacy. All for $800.00. The bottom line is simple. You pay no more Lodge dues, and your Lodge will receive the benefit of your endowed fund for as long as the Lodge exists. Dues are only going up. But with an - [Contact Us](https://www.avery493.org/contact/) - Visit us: 3980 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026 Mailing Address: Avery Lodge #493 F & AMPO Box 1733980 Main StreetHilliard, OH 43026-0173Phone: (614) 356-7041 Click here to contact us via email. - [Masonic Calendar](https://www.avery493.org/masonic-calendar/) ## Categories - [Events](https://www.avery493.org/category/events/) - [Educational](https://www.avery493.org/category/educational/) ## Tags - [Awards](https://www.avery493.org/tag/awards/) - [Service Awards](https://www.avery493.org/tag/service-awards/) - [First Meeting](https://www.avery493.org/tag/first-meeting/) - [New Member](https://www.avery493.org/tag/new-member/) - [How to join](https://www.avery493.org/tag/how-to-join/) - [Witches Night Out](https://www.avery493.org/tag/witches-night-out/) - [Events](https://www.avery493.org/tag/events/) - [Family](https://www.avery493.org/tag/family/)