On September 8, 2007, Petersburg Lodge No. 926, F. & A. M. was re-named and re-chartered as Elvin E. Helms Lodge No. 926, F. & A. M. Photos are courtesy of Brother Nelson Charette.

Worshipful Master Ron Schroeder welcomes the assembled guests to the re-naming and re-chartering of Elvin E. Helms Lodge No. 926, F. & A. M.

Children of Elvin E. Helms, Sr., left to right, Ms. Patricia Hogan, Bro. Elvin E. Helms, Jr., Ms. Marilyn Peters and Ms. Nell Jo Tanner.

Worshipful Master Ron Schroeder accepts the Lodge’s new charter from Most Worshipful Grand Master Greg Powell.

Worshipful Master Ron Schroeder unfurls the Lodge’s new banner and Bro. Elvin E. Helms, Jr. looks on.

Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Keith Dreier, Most Worshipful Grand Master Greg Powell and Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain Mel Kinser conduct the proceedings.

Bro. Al Collier at his station as Treasurer of the Lodge.

Bro. Ed Tanner observes the proceedings.

Worshipful Grand Senior Deacon Garry Kelly.

Bro. Kirby Smith visits with guests of the Lodge.

Bro. Rick Campbell and Bro. George Bowman enjoy some of the good food provided by the Lodge.