Welcome to the Thundering 17th Masonic District!
Brethren of the THUNDERING 17th District,
It is my honor and privilege to serve as your Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master for the Thundering 17th District as the personal representative of our Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of Florida, Most Worshipful Haskell R Vest Jr.
Many of you know me from my time serving as Worshipful Master of Harbor City Masonic Lodge No. 318 in Melbourne during the 2013 Masonic year. That year strengthened my love for this Fraternity and deepened my appreciation for the Brothers who make our Craft so meaningful. Today, I am humbled to continue that journey in service to our District and to the Grand Lodge of Florida
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Our Grand Master has given us a clear and powerful vision for this Masonic year:
God. Family. Fraternity.
These are not just words. They are the foundation stones of our Craft. They remind us who we are, what we believe, and where our priorities must remain. With God as our guide, Family as our anchor, and Fraternity as our bond, we have the strength to accomplish great things together.
My Brothers, we have much work ahead of us. We must continue building upon the walls laid by those who came before us, while preparing the way for those who will follow. Let us carry these building blocks forward with purpose, humility, and unity.
I look forward to visiting with each Lodge, supporting each Worshipful Master, and working alongside every Brother as we continue to strengthen Masonry throughout our District and across this great Jurisdiction.
Fraternally,
R∴W∴ Henry L. Engel Jr.
District Deputy Grand Master 2026-2027
Representative of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Florida, Most Worshipful Haskell R Vest Jr.
R∴W∴ Henry Engel
District Deputy Grand Master
17th Masonic District
R∴H∴ Matt Hankes
District Instructor 17th Masonic District
