To recognize important milestones and distinctions in 2015, We held a special awards night on October 8th. It was very well attended, both by our membership and by many guests!
![Sidelines2](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Sidelines2-300x200.jpg)
We were able to recognize the following brothers’ distinctions:
Br. Pete Yendell Distinguished Service Award pin
![Pete Yendell DSA Pin](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Pete-Yendell-DSA-Pin-300x200.jpg)
W.∙. Joseph Gallant Past Master’s Apron, certificate & pin
![Joe Gallant Past Masters Apron](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Joe-Gallant-Past-Masters-Apron-300x200.jpg)
We were happy to recognize the following brothers and their milestones:
Br. Steven Zukaitis 5 Year certificate & pin
![Steve Zukaitis 5-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Steve-Zukaitis-5-year-300x200.jpg)
Br. Craig Bailey 5 Year certificate & pin
![Craig Bailey 5-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Craig-Bailey-5-year-300x200.jpg)
Br. Duane Sisson 10 Year certificate & pin
![Duane Sisson 10-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Duane-Sisson-10-year-300x200.jpg)
Br. Ray Dreimiller 10 Year certificate & pin
![Ray Dreimiller 10-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Ray-Dreimiller-10-year-300x200.jpg)
W.∙. Jamie Treuthart 20 Year certificate & pin
![Jamie Treuthart 20-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Jamie-Treuthart-20-year-300x200.jpg)
Br. Glen Vanbuskirk 25 Year certificate & pin
![Glen Vanbuskirk 25-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Glen-Vanbuskirk-25-year-300x200.jpg)
Br. Paul Turk 35 Year certificate & pin
![Paul Turk 35-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Paul-Turk-35-year-300x200.jpg)
Br. Jerry Kleehammer 35 Year certificate & pin
![Jerry Kleehammer 35-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Jerry-Kleehammer-35-year-300x200.jpg)
W.∙. Jerry Treuthart 40 Year certificate & pin
![Jerry Treuthart 40-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Jerry-Treuthart-40-year-300x200.jpg)
W.∙. Lee Shanks 40 Year certificate & pin
![Lee Shanks 40-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Lee-Shanks-40-year-300x200.jpg)
Br. Ron Charron 45 Year certificate & pin
![Ron Charron 45-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Ron-Charron-45-year-300x200.jpg)
W.∙. Mike Rapson 45 Year certificate & pin
![Mike Rapson 45-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Mike-Rapson-45-year-300x200.jpg)
W.∙. Guy Ball 50 Year certificate
![Guy Ball 50-year](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Guy-Ball-50-year-300x200.jpg)
R.∙. W.∙. Tom Bennett 60 Year certificate, pin and GL 60 Yr Apron
![Tom Bennet 60-year apron](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Tom-Bennet-60-year-apron-300x200.jpg)
And to close out our awards night, Worshipful Master Corey VanBlarcom had the pleasure of bestowing upon R.∙. W.∙. Jim Slocum the honorary title of Secretary Emeritus for his 18 years of service as Union Lodge’s Secretary.
![Jim Slocum Secretary Emeritus](https://union.masonicdigitaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Jim-Slocum-Secretary-Emeritus-300x200.jpg)
It was a great experience and we were happy to be able to share it with so many brothers and guests!