North Raleigh Masonic Lodge J.J. Crowder Lodge No. 743 A.F. & A.M.
11150 Durant Road, Raleigh NC 27614 Stated Communication: 1st Thursday, 7:30pm — Dinner 6:30pm Facebook

2026 Officers and Appointments

2026 JJ Crowder Masonic Lodge No. 743 Officers
Jewel Office Officer
Square Master Marty Atwater
Level Senior Warden Bryan Braman
Plumb Junior Warden Jeff S.
Crossed Quills Secretary Mike Harris
Crossed Keys Treasurer Fred Dean, PM
Sun Senior Deacon Kurtis Archer (pt)
Moon Junior Deacon Francesco Scrivano, PM
Cornucopia Steward OPEN
Cornucopia Steward OPEN
Bible Chaplain Phil Miller, PM
Crossed Swords Tyler Michael Conally, PM
Trustees
2024-2026 Craig Horton, PM/PDDGM
2025-2027 Michael Conally, PM
2026-2028 Bill Hayes, PM
Appointments
Rentals Fred M. Dean, PM
Charity Phil Miller, PM
Education Marc Fusco
Webmaster Don Butto, PM/PDDGL

Roles & Responsibilities

Master
Presides over all lodge activities as the chief executive officer, directing business, rituals, and ensuring the lodge operates in accordance with Masonic principles.
Senior Warden
Serves as the Master's principal deputy and second in command; oversees the craft during labor and assumes the Master's duties in his absence.
Junior Warden
Assists in lodge governance as third in command; supervises refreshment and harmony among members.
Secretary
Manages all official records, correspondence, minutes, and communications with the Grand Lodge.
Treasurer
Maintains the lodge's financial accounts, collects dues, pays bills, and provides financial reports.
Senior Deacon
Assists the Master in ceremonial work, escorts candidates and visitors, and conveys messages within the lodge.
Junior Deacon
Assists the Senior Warden, guards the inner door during meetings, and supports ceremonial proceedings.
Steward
Assists with preparing candidates, hospitality, and ensuring the comfort of members and visitors.
Chaplain
Provides spiritual guidance and delivers prayers during lodge openings, closings, and ceremonies.
Tyler
Guards the outer door of the lodge, ensuring only properly qualified Masons are admitted.
Trustee
Serves on the Board of Trustees, overseeing lodge property, investments, and long-term financial stewardship on a staggered three-year term.
Rentals
Coordinates use of the lodge building for outside events and rentals, working with renters to schedule and prepare the facility.
Charity
Oversees the lodge's charitable giving and community outreach efforts.
Education
Plans and delivers Masonic education programs for the lodge's members.
Webmaster
Maintains the lodge's website and online presence.