First to be installed was Bro. Michael S. Rust. Bro. Michael S. Rust was born near New York City on July 27, 1957. Following his high school graduation and brief exile in Bethlehem, Pa at Lehigh University, he emigrated from the east coast and attended the University of Washington and Western Washington State University. From the latter he received a degree in technology education and geology. Though the greater part of his education was osmotically infused from his work as a machinist, cabinetmaker, sailing instructor and boat bum.
Bro. Rust spent a few too many years in the Seattle area as a teacher at the high school and community college level, paying his dues
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for those years spent as a student in similar surroundings in New York. During that time he taught Earth Science, Machine Shop, Building Construction, and Physics. For the last few years, he has traded in his "teacher clothes" for those he is much more comfortable in - those of a union electrician. Oddly enough, the tuxedo - as worn by St Johns' officers- does seem to have a positive effect on him.
Michael is lovingly married to Alexandra (Alex) Rust, and together they raised two boys, Orion and Damian along with a fair number of German shepherd dogs.
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Next to be installed was Brother Joseph Lund as Senior Warden.
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 | | Brother Joseph Lund was born March 23, 1967 in Compton, California. At 6 he moved to Iowa City, Iowa; then to Waldport, Oregon at age 11, where he graduated from high school with honors. After 3 years of study at the University Of Oregon, he transferred to Seattle University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts in 1989.
Following college, Bro. Lund went to work at A Contemporary Theatre (ACT), joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 15 and has been a journeyman for 8 years. He has worked a wide range of productions from Pacific Northwest Ballet's "Nutcracker" to set
| construction for Seattle Opera's new Ring Cycle. This year he added the Seattle production of Cirque du Soleil - Alegria to his list of achievements.
Bro. Lund was initiated, passed, and raised on March 28, 1997 at the first Grand Lodge One Day Degree Conferral session, along with Bro. Douglas Lidz. Bro. Lund proved up in open lodge the following Wednesday, April 1st. He has taken an active lead in our degrees and charity projects.
He is currently a single father with a 6-year old son, Tristan Tyler and a 4-year old daughter, Brittany Sapphire, whom he loves dearly. He is a leader in Tristan's Cub Scout Pack. Joseph enjoys hiking, canoeing, and white water rafting. He also works as a rafting guide during the spring and summer weekends.
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Third to be installed was Brother Mark Campbell as Junior Warden.
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Bro. Mark Campbell was born in Seattle on June 25th, 1970. After graduating from Ballard High School, he attended Shoreline Community College and eventually transferred to the University of Washington where he received a degree in history.
The beginning of his Masonic career can be traced back to 1983 when he joined Shoreline DeMolay where his dad David Campbell, Jim Russell, Bill Collison and Jerry Schuh were all members of the Advisory Board. After rising to the position of Master Councilor, he remained active with the chapter and eventually served as Ritual Advisor.
Bro. Campbell was initiated as an Entered
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Apprentice, February 3, 1996, passed to a Fellowcraft, March 13, 1996, and raised a Master Mason, April 23, 1996.
Mark and his wife Katie live in Kenmore with their two dogs Ladybug and Penny. In his spare time Mark pursues a career in music, enjoys camping (a Life Member of the Masonic Park) and attending Seahawk Games.
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The Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee, and the appointed officers were then installed.
WB Terry Grove was presented with a Past Masters apron, pin, and ring by WM Rust. WB Grove was asked for a few remarks and he mentioned that VWB Richard Oslund and VWB David Campbell had spent much of the past year visiting other Lodges with him on behalf of St. John's Lodge No. 9. He then called WB Charles Tupper and presented him with the 2003 Master's Service Award from St. John's Lodge No. 9.
VWB David Julian requested that he be allowed to perform a musical number for the outgoing Master. This was granted and everyone enjoyed a wonderful musical interlude.
Worshipful Master Michael Rust was then presented with a rosewood gavel from his lady, Alexandra. After receiving the gavel he proceeded to the altar where WB Terry Grove had him sign the Bible as the 130th Master of St. John's Lodge No. 9. Following this the past principle elected officers met at the altar and exchanged pins with those now holding those offices.
The 144th installation of officers was then adjourned. |
