About Us
About Us
The LVM Mission Statement and Philosophy
LuzViMinda Lodge No. 317 is a fraternal organization of men who are trying to better themselves through Freemasonry. It is a fraternity of enthusiastic, innovative, and forward-thinking men - united in fellowship and service, dedicated to mutual self-improvement, and committed to making a positive difference within our communities.
GRAND LODGE VISION
Freemasons of Washington will be recognized as a relevant and respected fraternity, committed to attracting and retaining men all men of high quality who strive for self improvement and the opportunity to make a positive difference in their community.
LuzViMinda Lodge No. 317 is the first Lodge that was organized by Filipinos, Filipino-Americans and one American under the jurisdiction of the MW Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Washington . (read complete History)
“Luzviminda” is a proper noun and a common first name for Filipino females. It is the acronym for the three major islands of the Philippine Republic: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Used for the purpose of naming this lodge, it is the geography and not the nation nor person that is being memorialized. Map of the Philippines.
LuzViMinda No. 317 is NOT a Filipino lodge! It is appropriate, though, to refer to it as a “Filipino American lodge” (unhyphenated). It was organized and initiated mainly by Washington Masons of Filipino descent. One founding member, is an all-American Seattle native and speaks not a word of any Filipino dialect, as is one of the first three initiates. Of the 92 members (as of 8-02-10), there are only 57 Filipinos/Filipino-Americans, 2 Filipino-Canadians and 33 non-Filipino members (whose ethnicity are as follows: 29 Caucasians, 2 Native-Americans, 1 African-American and 1 Japanese-American.
Needless to say, LuzViMinda is not a single ethnic aggrupation of men, but rather a regularly constituted and charted Masonic lodge under the Washington Masonic jurisdiction (Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Washington). Ethnicity Profile.
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LODGE CENSUS AS OF MAY 1, 2012 |
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A. Master Masons (total voting members) |
90 |
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B. Fellowcraft(s) - Non-voting |
1 |
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C. Entered Apprentice(s) – Non-voting |
2 |
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D. Living Honorary Members – Non Voting |
7 |
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E. TOTAL MEMBERSHIP |
100 |