LodgeCast1417- Clear Lake Lodge Podcast

Today we capture the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas and Worshipful Master Alan Duncan leading a rare cornerstone ceremony for the new Clear Lake Lodge, tracing Masonic history and ceremonial tradition from the 1830s to 2025. The conversation highlights the ceremony’s significance to the community, plans to repurpose the old lodge as a community center, and the importance of visibility, education, and ethical example to grow and sustain Freemasonry locally.

Michael Bland sits down with Tom Tucker, an original charter member of Clear Lake Lodge No. 1417, to recount the lodge’s founding, building its hall, and memorable ties to astronauts and DeMolay. They discuss community outreach, challenges to Masonry’s growth, ideas for district-wide service projects, and preserving lodge history and legacy. Tucker also shares his chaplaincy work in the regional hospital, his book The Conduit, and reflections on faith, family, and Freemasonry’s future.

On June 17 at Saltgrass on the Kemah boardwalk, Lodge Cast host Michael Bland sits down with Brother Jesse Jennings, Past Master of Clearlake Lodge No. 1417, to discuss his Masonic journey, leadership roles, challenges and membership declines.    The conversation explores lodge history, challenges in recruiting younger members, the appeal of traditional values, and plans for a new building and stronger community connections.

Michael Bland interviews Tom Tucker, an original charter member and Past Master of Clear Lake Lodge No. 1417, about the lodge's founding, building the lodge, and memorable members including astronauts. They discuss community outreach, challenges in growing membership, ideas for regional service projects, and Tom's work as a hospital chaplain and author. The episode highlights Lodge history, personal legacy, and plans to keep Masonry visible and relevant in the Clear Lake area.