2020 Lodge Officers
Freemasonry is a organization that practices the ideals of democracy, principally electing its leadership. Lodge officers are voted upon by the membership, usually yearly, to guide the Lodge in its business and charitable work.
Masonic lodges are led by a Worshipful Master. The Worshipful Master is elected by the Lodge to govern over any business that may come before the Lodge during his year. The term “Worshipful Master” is not a religious term. It in fact, derives from the judicial system in England. The meaning is translated as either “highly respected leader” or “honored leader.”
The Worshipful Master is assisted by two senior elected officers, the Senior and Junior Wardens. These elected officers assist the Worshipful Master in any duties that may arise. The Wardens may be expected to stand in for the Worshipful Master if he can not be present at a Lodge’s stated business meeting. The Deacon positions are sometimes the start of a member’s progression into the elected officer line, though each Lodge has different customs on where the elected line starts. This includes Singleton, where our Deacons are appointed.The Stewards assist the Wardens and typically provide the refreshment for Lodge events and meetings.
The Secretary position is usually reserved for a previous Worshipful Master, a "Past Master", because they are required to know and understand the codes and rules of the Grand Lodge in which the Lodge resides. The Treasurer is the financial keeper of the Lodge and its monetary assets. The Marshal escorts guests while they are within the Lodge and the Chaplain provides encouragement and support to lodge members. The Tiler (or Tyler) is required to be outside the Lodge room for large portions of the meeting, as he is charged with examining the Masonic credentials of anyone wishing to enter the Lodge, and keeping non-Masons from entering Masonic meetings.
The elected and appointed officers of William R. Singleton Hope Lebanon Lodge #7 for the 2020 Masonic Year are:
Freemasonry is a organization that practices the ideals of democracy, principally electing its leadership. Lodge officers are voted upon by the membership, usually yearly, to guide the Lodge in its business and charitable work.
Masonic lodges are led by a Worshipful Master. The Worshipful Master is elected by the Lodge to govern over any business that may come before the Lodge during his year. The term “Worshipful Master” is not a religious term. It in fact, derives from the judicial system in England. The meaning is translated as either “highly respected leader” or “honored leader.”
The Worshipful Master is assisted by two senior elected officers, the Senior and Junior Wardens. These elected officers assist the Worshipful Master in any duties that may arise. The Wardens may be expected to stand in for the Worshipful Master if he can not be present at a Lodge’s stated business meeting. The Deacon positions are sometimes the start of a member’s progression into the elected officer line, though each Lodge has different customs on where the elected line starts. This includes Singleton, where our Deacons are appointed.The Stewards assist the Wardens and typically provide the refreshment for Lodge events and meetings.
The Secretary position is usually reserved for a previous Worshipful Master, a "Past Master", because they are required to know and understand the codes and rules of the Grand Lodge in which the Lodge resides. The Treasurer is the financial keeper of the Lodge and its monetary assets. The Marshal escorts guests while they are within the Lodge and the Chaplain provides encouragement and support to lodge members. The Tiler (or Tyler) is required to be outside the Lodge room for large portions of the meeting, as he is charged with examining the Masonic credentials of anyone wishing to enter the Lodge, and keeping non-Masons from entering Masonic meetings.
The elected and appointed officers of William R. Singleton Hope Lebanon Lodge #7 for the 2020 Masonic Year are:
Worshipful Master - John Zevitas
Worshipful Brother Zevitas was raised as a Master Mason in 2011 as a part of William R. Singleton-Hope-Lebanon Lodge #7's Bicentennial Class. As a member of the lodge, Worshipful Brother Zevitas has been an active participant in Singleton's degree ritual and community service events.
When not fulfilling his duties to the lodge, Worshipful Brother Zevitas is an in-house intellectual property lawyer for a financial management company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Worshipful Brother Zevitas is a proud graduate of Catholic University's Columbus School of Law and American University's School of Public Affairs.
Worshipful Brother Zevitas was raised as a Master Mason in 2011 as a part of William R. Singleton-Hope-Lebanon Lodge #7's Bicentennial Class. As a member of the lodge, Worshipful Brother Zevitas has been an active participant in Singleton's degree ritual and community service events.
When not fulfilling his duties to the lodge, Worshipful Brother Zevitas is an in-house intellectual property lawyer for a financial management company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Worshipful Brother Zevitas is a proud graduate of Catholic University's Columbus School of Law and American University's School of Public Affairs.
Senior Warden - Graham Keithley
Generally Freemasonry (or Masonry) is one of the world's oldest and largest secular fraternal organizations, whose members are concerned with moral and spiritual values. The Fraternity aims to unite men of differing beliefs into a harmonious and productive community through the application of Masonic moral values and the practice of benevolence, intellectual development, and mutual respect. The necessary prerequisite for acceptance into the Masonic fraternity is the belief in a Supreme Being and membership is open to men of all races and religions who profess belief in deity and are of good repute. |
Junior Warden - Michael Trott
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Secretary – Michael P. Reid
Brother Michael Reid has served multiple roles in William R. Singleton-Hope-Lebanon Lodge #7, including Marshal, Senior Steward, Community Service Committee Chair, and Temple Association Representative. During his several years as the Community Service Committee Chair, he organized numerous hands-on community service events, including a community tree planting that resulted in more than 100 volunteers planning trees in the neighborhood around the Lodge. More than 5 years later, the community enjoys the transformed park that is home to more than 30 mature and thriving trees. He has received the Mason of the Year award twice. Brother Reid was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and, after 10 years living here, considers the Washington, D.C. area home. Much of this is because of the close friendships he has developed though his experiences with Freemasonry. He has a bachelor’s degree from Denison University, in Granville, Ohio, and a master’s Degree from Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar and brewing his own beer. |
Treasurer - Peter W. Brusoe
Brother Peter W. Brusoe was initiated on October 27, 2003, passed on January 26, 2004, and raised on March 22, 2004 in Master's Lodge #5 in Albany, NY. He affiliated with William R. Singleton-Hope-Lebanon Lodge #7 in the fall of 2007. Brother Brusoe is active in a number of appendent bodies including Scottish Rite, York Rite, the Shrine, Ubar Grotto, and the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to his involvement in Freemasonry, Brother Brusoe volunteers with the Woodley Park Community Association, St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church, Everybody Wins! DC, Iona Senior Services and Martha’s Table. Brusoe is a proud alumnus of the University at Albany where he earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, and American University where he earned a PhD in political science. |
Senior Deacon - Andrew Uhlman
Brother Uhlman is a Lewis Mason (the son of a Mason) and was raised a Master Mason in 2015 in New England Lodge #4 in Ohio, the oldest Masonic lodge west of the Allegheny Mountains. He affiliated with William R. Singleton-Hope-Lebanon Lodge #7 in 2017 and has since become an active member in his position of Senior Warden. Brother Uhlman is also active in the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. Brother Uhlman grew up in Ohio and attended Denison University, where he studied biology and was a proud brother of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He moved to the Washington, DC area to conduct medical research at the National Institutes of Health. Brother Uhlman plans to continue his education in a medical scientist training program and receive the M.D.-Ph.D. degree which will provide him the opportunity to conduct translational research in the field of immunotherapy. In his free time, Brother Uhlman enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending quality time with family and friends. |
Junior Deacon - John Cummings
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Senior Steward - Zachary Rubenfeld
Brother Rubenfeld was raised on July 28, 2018 in Fraternity Lodge No. 54 in the District of Columbia. Although a relatively new mason, he affiliated with William R. Singleton-Hope-Lebanon Lodge #7 in March 2019. Later that year, the lodge presented him with the Mason of the Year award. Brother Rubenfeld grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida and moved to the District of Columbia to work as a federal technology consultant after graduating with his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida Tech. He also serves as the Secretary for St. John's Mite in the District of Columbia and as an officer in his mother lodge. |
]Junior Steward - Luke Herzel
A third generation Mason, Luke first became interested in Masonry as a young man after learning about his grandfather's membership in the craft. Luke was raised to the degree of Master Mason on Aug. 10, 2019. He has been recognized as New Mason of the Year and has quickly become an active member of the lodge and attends many events of other lodges. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Luke moved to Washington after graduating with a B.A. in Political Science from The College of New Jersey. He has worked in the U.S. House of Representatives and currently works as a Research Analyst. When not working or attending Masonic events, Luke volunteers at the National Museum of American History or at one of the many volunteer events held by one of the D.C. lodges. |
Marshal - Ryan Christensen
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Chaplain - Anastasios Vassilas
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Tiler - Eric Antoine
Eric was raised at William R. Singleton-Hope Lebanon-Lodge #7 on January 31st, 2009. Shortly after becoming a Master Mason he moved to the Philippines where he spent almost ten years. After returning this summer, he re-joined his Singleton Brothers where he immediately volunteered to join the Officers line for 2019.
Eric was born and raised in Washington DC and attended the University of Maryland. He is heavily involved in sports, has a professional USSF coaching license and has been involved in the industry for over 24 years. Before returning to the United States he became a sports writer and media pundit on national television in the Philippines where he also coached in the country's first division and helped scout, recruit and transfer players from all over the world. He also did countless charitable work with underprivileged kids and hopes to continue doing the same here in Washington.
Eric was raised at William R. Singleton-Hope Lebanon-Lodge #7 on January 31st, 2009. Shortly after becoming a Master Mason he moved to the Philippines where he spent almost ten years. After returning this summer, he re-joined his Singleton Brothers where he immediately volunteered to join the Officers line for 2019.
Eric was born and raised in Washington DC and attended the University of Maryland. He is heavily involved in sports, has a professional USSF coaching license and has been involved in the industry for over 24 years. Before returning to the United States he became a sports writer and media pundit on national television in the Philippines where he also coached in the country's first division and helped scout, recruit and transfer players from all over the world. He also did countless charitable work with underprivileged kids and hopes to continue doing the same here in Washington.