Our Mission
Jefferson Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole.
What We Do
As a lodge, we strive to be an active member of our community, and have various events throughout the year, from charitable and educational events, to social events with members-only as well as our families.
Our Community
Jefferson Lodge is a community of men, and their families, who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, physical ability, or national origin. We are brothers connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Lodge Officers
2026-2027
Dave Lorah
Worshipful Master
Peter Pagani, PM
Senior Warden
Cole Benfer
Junior Warden
Juan Arjona
Senior Deacon
Joel Wisner
Junior Deacon
Howard Rothstein
Senior Steward
John Barton
Junior Steward
Thomas J. Hudecheck
Marshall
Robert Silvagni
Chaplain
E. Scott Wallen
Tiler
Anthony Valenti, PM
Secretary
Robert Karafin, GLAH
Assistant Secretary
Patrick Shearon
Treasurer
Rob Jennings
Aide to the Worshipful Master
Committees
2026-2027
Budget
Ron Ferraro, PGM, Pat Shearon
Past Master’s Night
Cole Benfer, Eric Evans, PM
Scholarships
Anthony Valenti, PM, Jim Horn, PM
Officer Instruction
Walter Hopkins, PM, Eric Evans, PM
Intender Program
Juan Arjuna, Joel Wisner
Investigations
John Barton, Anthony Valenti, PM, Scott Wallen
Grand Lodge Visit
Dave Lorah, PM, Peter Pagani, PM
Widows / Sick
John Badeen
Funerals
Peter Pagani, PM, John Souder, PM, Jim Horn, PM
Christmas Party
John Barton and Juan Arjuna
Ladies Night
Cole Benfer
Almoners Fund
Nick Accord PM, Rob Silvagni, Cole Benfer
Saturday Breakfast
Aide to the Worshipful Master
Bingo
Anthony Valenti, PM, Juan Arjona, Joel Wisner
Parade
Peter Pagani, PM, Howard Rothstein