Members of Distinction

  • Charles O. Baird, Jr. was Master in 1962 and was a noted lecturer.
  • Henry Banks, raised in Fulton Lodge in 1867, was Grand Master of Masons in Georgia in 1910 while a member of Union Lodge No. 28.
  • Stanley M. Baum was Master in 1974, a 33º Mason.  He chaired the 150th Anniversary Committee, was Chairman of the 5th Masonic District Trial Commission and Treasurer of the Scottish Rite Foundation and known for his work in the Second Section of the Master’s Degree.
  • Leo Benatar was raised in Fulton Lodge No. 216 on November 16, 1960.  Brother Benatar was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 21, 1930, at the onset of the Great Depression.  He attended Georgia Tech, and pursued a degree in Industrial Engineering, and graduated in 1951. Upon graduation, he was called to duty serving in the US Navy, assigned to the Admiral’s staff and was honorably discharged in 1954.  Ultimately, he became the President of Mead Packaging, CEO and President of Engraph, Inc., and Chairman of The Federal Reserve, Southern District.  Brother Benatar’s contributions to Georgia Tech have become part of the fabric of the institution, both in terms of service and his financial generosity.
  • Sol Beton was Master in 1960 and was one of Atlanta’s most respected artists.
  • Mendle Boorstin was Master in 1926, became Secretary of the lodge 1941 and held the office until his death in 1974.  One of Mendel’s most enjoyable tasks was to explain the charity boxes and would always end his comments by saying, “Remember Brethren, these boxes will take money that rustles as well as money that rattles!  Let your conscience be your guide.”
  • M. Ronald Boorstin was Master 1965, served as Chaplain of the Lodge and was elected to continue as Secretary after his father’s death in 1974.  He was reelected and held the office until his death in 2000.  The father and son held the office of Secretary in Fulton Lodge for 58 years.
  • Samuel Boorstin was Master in 1913 and served as Secretary in 1915.  At the time, he was the youngest person ever admitted to the Georgia Bar and was on the Leo Frank defense team.
  • Ernst F. Braun was Brother of the Year in 1998.
  • Tom D. Bruce was Master in 2022, Master of Tucker Lodge No. 42 in 2012 and 2013, a 33º Mason, has been Outstanding Brother of the Year in Fulton Lodge No. 216, Director of Work, District Master of the 5th Masonic District, District Deputy to the Grand Master, District Leader of the District Deputies, State Chairman of the District Deputies, Grand Marshal, committeeman of the Grand Lodge on various committees, progressive line officer of the Grand Lodge, Fellow of the Grand College of Rites of the United States of America, and Quarryman of the Quarry of Solomon.
  • Levi Cohen was Master in 1870-73 and 1891-92.  He served as Treasurer of Fulton Lodge for ten years and was president of the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation.
  • Louis Cohen, Master in 1964 and was Head Instructor and Director of Work for many years.
  • Norman H. Diamond was Master in 1957 when the Lodge won the Grand Master’s Cup, and he started the “Glad Hand” prize as a way in increase Lodge attendance.
  • Rabbi Harry H. Epstein of Congregation Ahavath Achim, often lectured in Lodge on the morality of man and Freemasonry.
  • Jerry H. Fields, a member of the Shrine Clown division, would come in full clown outfit and entertain the children at our picnics and other events for children.  He headed our Blood Drives for over 20 years.
  • A. Jack Fishman was Master in 2018, a 32º KCCH Mason, and has served as Secretary from 2019 through 2025 when he was elected as Treasurer for 2026.  He is very well known for his work on the Fulton Lodge Blood Drives as well as the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race.  He had a career in the military as well as an IRS enforcement agent after which he opened a law office.
  • Joe W. Gerstein was Master in 1963 and served as Treasurer for many years.  He was a director of the Atlanta Masonic Temple Building was a noted lecturer and for his “Glad Hand” explanation.
  • F. Robert Ginsberg was Master in 1970, published the Fulton Fellowcraft for many years, started the Past Master’s Club, was a noted lecturer, and was on the Dramatization Team.
  • Luther J. Glenn served as the first Worshipful Master of Fulton Lodge during 1857 and 1858.  One of Atlanta’s foremost attorneys, he was elected Mayor of Atlanta, serving two terms in 1858 and 1859.
  • Donnie M. Golson was Master in 1979 and served as Treasurer from 1990 for many years.
  • Lon B. Goodman was Brother of the Year in 1999 and served as our representative to the Masonic Children’s home from 1979 for many years.
  • Ben Gross, a Holocaust survivor, fell in love with Fulton Lodge and the brotherhood and to show his appreciation, every year he would provide a home cooked Roast Beef dinner to the Brethren.  He also owned a lake in Conyers and for many years hosted the annual summer picnic where the Brethren and families could enjoy the lake for swimming and great food.  He was named Brother of the Year in 1994.
  • Jack I. Hazan was Master in 1977 and served occasionally as Chaplain.   He was active in degree work and on the Dramatization team.
  • Randy I. Hazan was Master in 1998 and again in 2023, he served as Director of Work and oversaw the Second Section of the Entered Apprentice and Master’s degrees for many years.  He was also named Mason of the Year in 2007 by the Fifth Masonic District and won the Joseph P. Suttles Ritualist of the Year Award from the Fifth Masonic District.  He has served as the Fifth District Custodian of the Uniform Work and is a very active coach.
  • Isadore (I.) Heiman was Master in 1930 and 1934, he established the first Lodge Red Cross Blood Drive in 1949.
  • P. Ellis Hogue was our representative to the Masonic home for Children for many years.
  • W. L. Hubbard was Master 1875-77 and 1889-90 and 1898.  He was Sheriff of Fulton County for several years and served four years in the Confederate Army.
  • George Hunter, who was raised in St. Machan Lodge #54 in Aberdeen, Scotland, affiliated with Fulton Lodge.  On May 7, 1915, he and his wife were lost when the Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat.
  • Alan M. Kaplan, who owned a wholesale food supply business, helped supply the food our events and picnics.
  • Arthur M. Kaplan, a Judge, was one of the most honored citizens in the city, receiving many awards for the work with first aid training for the Atlanta Police, CPR training and was featured on the TV show, “This Is Your Life.”
  • Fred S. Kern was very active and donated many of the prizes that the lodge presented at its annual picnic.
  • Mike A. Kessler was Master in 1981, a 33º Mason, has served at Temple Trustee since 1981 through the date of this update (2024).  He is president of the Atlanta Masonic Temple and has edited the Fulton Fellowcraft.  He was District Master of the 5th Masonic District.  He has, and continues to serve, the Grand Lodge on several committees and was Grand Master of Masons in Georgia in 2023.
  • James L. Key was Master in 1905-1906, he served two terms as Mayor of Atlanta in 1910.
  • Ross M. Laver was Master in 2008, Master of Flint Hill Lodge No. 371 in 1999, District Master of the 5th Masonic District in 1996, District Deputy to the Grand Master 1990-1997, and Grand Chaplain in 2023.  He has served as Chairman of the Publications Committee of the Grand Lodge of Georgia and has been responsible for Grants Acquisitions for the GACHIP, served as District Director in 2009, and was formerly the editor of the “Fulton Fellowcraft.”
  • John Lawshe was Master in 1887, he organized and became the first Master of our sister lodge, Gate City Lodge No. 2.
  • Joseph Lazear was Master in 1918 and served as Secretary for 22 years.
  • Abe Levitan was Head Instructor and had his instructor’s card for over 34 years.
  • Philip S. Levy, “official photographer” of Fulton Lodge for many years, he was Brother of the Year in 1997.
  • Sylvan P. Lidsky was Master in 1978, was Director of Work, Head Instructor and was a noted lecturer.
  • Sheldon Little was Master in 1975, a 33º Mason, served as Director of Work, Treasurer, District Deputy to the Grand Master, District Master of the 5th Masonic District, and its Secretary for 23 years.  He also served as President of Information Resources for the Grand Lodge.
  • G. Frank Loewy was Brother of the Year in 1995.
  • Bill G. Loventhal, III was Master in 1999.  He served as Junior Deacon for several years during the COVID-19 pandemic.  He and his office have handled the Lodge investments and funds for many years.  He will always be remembered for his Charity Lecture.
  • David Mayer was Master from 1859 through 1865, he helped establish the Atlanta Board of Education and served as its Vice President and Treasurer until his death.  He also served as Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Georgia and was chairman of its Committee on Finance.  He was so respected, that when he died, the Grand Master called an emergent communication of the Grand Lodge in Atlanta to conduct the Masonic funeral.
  • Dr. David (Rabbi) Marx was Master in 1899 and served as Rabbi for the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation (The Temple), and was a major civic leader in the City of Atlanta.
  • T.C. McDonald was Master in 1901-1910.  His book Freemasonry and its Progress in Atlanta and Fulton County with a Brief History of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Georgia 1786-1925 is the source of the early history of Fulton work.  He officiated at the dedication of the Masonic Temple at the corner of Peachtree and Cain streets in 1909.
  • Moses Moskowitz was Master in 1942 and was killed on December 18, 1944, in the Battle of the Bulge.  He was the inspiration for the Fulton Lodge campaign to buy enough war bonds to purchase a B-29 bomber for the war.
  • Sidney Parks was Master in 1953, he was very active the Lodge and chaired many committees for the Grand Lodge.
  • Howard R. Peck was Master in 1972, he was noted for his Temple Lecture.
  • W.S. Richardson was Master in 1907 and 1908, he served as Tax Collector for Fulton County.
  • Mendel Rivers, a member of Congress and head of the Armed Service Committee, he was raised as a courtesy candidate in Fulton Lodge.
  • Adolph Rosenberg was the Editor of the “Southern Israelite.”
  • Manny Rubin was Master in 1968, he was Director of Work for many years.
  • Bill H. Sacks, a 33º Mason, chaired the visitation committee starting in 1947, was a noted Masonic historian and was Lodge Chaplain starting in 1967.  He was Brother of the Year in 1996.
  • Dr. Jeffery L. Smith served as the Senior Warden in 2024, a 32º KCCH Mason, Master of Lawrenceville Lodge No. 131 in 2000, a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, is a Past Grand Marshal, a progressive Grand Lodge line officer, and an active Grand Lodge committeeman.
  • Willie Solomon donated ice cream for many lodge functions for many years.
  • Arthur S. Vener was Master in 1988, a 32º KCCH Scottish Rite Mason, served as District Deputy to the Grand Master and District Master of the 5th Masonic District.
  • Frank J. Vexler was Master in 2000, served at District Deputy to the Grand Master in 2009 and was a District Leader of the District Deputies to the Grand Master and served as District Master of the 5th Masonic District.
  • Charlie D. Walker was Master in 1992 and was noted for this Charity Lecture.
  • Arthur Wasser, Jr. was Master in 1958 and was noted for his work in the Master’s degree.  He was a director and Vice President of the Atlanta Masonic Temple Building.
  • Jack Weinkle was Master in 1936 and 1937, he chaired the Committee on Charity, and started the program to donate lunches for the Crew Street School children.
  • Herb E. Wollner was Master in 1980 and Director of Work for four years and oversaw the Second Section of the Entered Apprentice and Master’s degrees for many years.  He also edited the 150th Anniversary History of Fulton Lodge.
  • Morris Zimmer, Tyler, served at his post from 1967 until his death at age 100 in 2003.  He was Brother of The Year in 2000.