On the evening of Wednesday June 1, 2016 at the Cheektowaga Masonic Center Charles W. Cushman Lodge No. 879 installed their Elected and Appointed Officers for the 2016 Masonic year. Worshipful Michael Malachowski presided as the Installing Master, Right Worshipful John Kuemmel, Installing Marshal and the Installing Team of Past Masters transitioned Charles W. Cushman Lodge No. 879 onto their next page in Masonic history.
On the evening of Tuesday June 7, 2016 the Brothers of Fortune Lodge No. 788 North Collins, NY and Tyrian Lodge No. 925 Cheektowaga, NY installed their Brothers elect and appointed in the presence of Brothers, Family and Friends. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Worshipful William Davis, the Brothers of Fortune Lodge No. 788, Worshipful Dale Lawson and the Brothers of Tyrian Lodge No. 925.
On the historic evening of Thursday June 9, 2016 the Past Masters of Western Star Lodge No. 1185 installed Worshipful Andrew Drouin along with the elected and appointed officers for the 2016-2017 Masonic year. Inside the packed Western Star Maonic Center Brothers came together with family, friends and dignitaries to celebrate the changing of leadership. As a special addition to the evening the Most Worshipful Jeffrey M. Williamson, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York presented the prestigious Wendell K. Walker Builder of Men Award to Right Worshipful Anthony Oliveri. Following the ceremonies of the evening everyone moved into the fellowship hall for fellowship and fruitful meal.