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highlight to their event. Not only has Jim serenaded all over the state but it became clear that music
has since become a common thread running through the fabric of Jim’s life. (VWB Zane McCune
has had the privilege to labor in the Masonic quarries and perform musical entertainment with
M⸫W⸫ B Jim since 2007 when he joined the Craft.)

Jim joined Freemasonry in 1997 as a Charter Initiate of the newly formed Frank S Land Lodge
No. 313. Since joining he has jumped in with both feet and learned to explore the opportunities
Masonry offers and discover the possibilities a Lodge can do to better its members. Jim served as
Worshipful Master in 2003 and Secretary from 2005 to 2010. He also holds membership in Verity
Lodge No. 59, LuzViMinda Lodge No. 317, Western Cascade Lodge No. 61 (Honorary), and
Grand Mound Historic Lodge No. 3. He also holds and honorary membership with Aurora Lodge
No. 15 in the Grand Lodge of Alaska. Jim received of the Grand Masters Achievement Award in
2002, and achieved the Certificate of Ritual Proficiency in 2007 which he has consistently
renewed.

Jim’s first opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge came in 1999 as a member of a Special Task
Force on Long Range Planning. The story goes, “let’s see what this kid is all about.” Since then
the Grand Lodge Leadership has honored Jim with several appointments: Long Range Planning
Team (2001 – 2004), Commission on Grand Lodge Reorganization (2003 – 2005), Long Range
Planning Tiger Team (2004), Wardens Conference Leadership Team (2003 – 2009), Grand
Representative to New York (2003 – present), Deputy of the Grand Master in District #13 (2004
– 2006), Leadership Training Committee, Co-Chairman (2006 – 2008), Arrangements Committee
(2007 – 2009); Chairman, 2009 – 2011), Grand Lecturer (2008-2009), Long Range Planning,
Chairman (2009 – 2010), Grand Marshal (2010 – 2011), and the Special Task Force on Planned
Giving, Chairman (2011 – 2013).

While serving as Chairman of the Special Task Force on Planned Giving, Jim drew on his
experience as a registered investment advisor. In collaboration with others who shared his passion,
Jim began to blend investment education and retirement planning with ongoing and lifelong
support of Freemasonry in Washington which resulted in a transformation that would push the
Craft further in fulfilling its intention of doing good unto all. In 2012, at the Grand Lodge Annual
Communication of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, Washington Masonic Charities was
born. Since then it has blossomed and now invests in youth and education, provides comfort and
support for seniors and those in need, and to preserve and share the Masonic heritage of
Washington State. Washington Masonic Charities is the 501 (c)3 incorporating and overseeing all
of the charitable activities of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington Free and Accepted
Masons.

Outside of the Blue Lodge, Jim is a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Tacoma. He enjoys the
educational opportunities afforded by the Scottish Rite, participating in the Master Craftsman
program. In 2013, he was designated as a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. Jim is also a
member of the York Rite bodies, having taken his degrees during his tenure as Grand Master.