Circle of Honor
FELLOWS
Fellows of Texas Lodge of Research(TLR) represent a distinguished group of Texas Freemasons who have been active in Masonic research during their careers. Read More about TLR Fellows
Mike WigginsFull Member & Past Master
GOLDEN TROWEL AWARDS
Our Golden Trowel Award originated at a place called “Armadillo Acres” – the get-away home, or country retreat of Past Grand Master Leonard P. Harvey. In the Fall of 1989 while at “Armadillo Acres” for a bit of a breather prior to the upcoming Grand Lodge session, Grand Master Harvey, Deputy Grand Master A.D. Hanna and Grand Senior Warden Fred E. Allen were discussing possible recipients of the prestigious Sam Houston Medal given Read More . . .
Recipient 2004 Charles I. Bukin
Recipient 2011 Pedro 'Pete' Martinez
JAMES DAVID CARTER AWARD
One of the objectives of Texas Lodge of Research is to promote Masonic research papers of extraordinary quality. To this end, Texas Lodge of Research has established the James D. Carter Literary Excellence Award. The award is presented to the authors of papers which, when presented and published, enhance the image and reputation of the lodge. Authors producing papers worthy of this commendation receive a suitable plaque in recognition of their exceptional work. Recipients of the James D. Carter Literary Excellence Award.
Jim McCraeFull Member & Carter Award Recipient
ANSON JONES
The Anson Jones Lecture is one of the most prestigious Lectures in the Masonic world. Second only to England's Prestonian Lectures (which commenced in 1820), the Anson Jones Lecture brings with it a membership in the Texas Lodge of Research. Read More. . .
Jim Tresner
Full Member & Past Anson Jones Lecturer
GEMMELL BREAKFAST LECTURERS
In 1976, Texas Lodge of Research (TLR) began a breakfast event during the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas. This event was originally conceived as a way for TLR members to enjoy breakfast and avoid lengthy restaurant waits associated with the Annual Communications. In time, the breakfast became an annual event featuring prominent Masonic speakers from throughout the United States. Following his death, the lodge named the event the Kenneth D. Gemmell Memorial Breakfast in recognition of his role in the establishment of the breakfast and being the first breakfast speaker. The breakfast was discontinued in 1996 due to the increase of breakfast establishments in Waco and competition from other breakfast events during the Annual Communication. Gemmell Lecturers
Mike WigginsFull Member & Past Master
