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JAY JOLICOEUR
Deputy Grand Master, 2010
BIOGRAPHY
From Trowel Magazine:
Rt. Wor. Jay A. Jolicoeur was installed Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts. As the second highest officer of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, he will assist the Grand Master and preside over the Grand Lodge during his absence for the next year.
Brother Jolicoeur attended Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Worcester, and the College of the Holy Cross. He is President of Switchback Inc., Holden. He and his wife, Pamela, have two children, Adam, 25, and Brittany, 22. Adam will serve as the Grand Standard bearer for the next year.
He began his Masonic career in 1981 as a member of Putnam Rufus Putnam Lodge in Rutland. Bro. Jolicoeur served as master for several terms. He has been Rufus Putnam Lodge's secretary since 2003. He is also a member of Columbian Lodge, Boston.
In 2007 and 2008, Bro, Jolicoeur was the District Deputy Grand master of the 25th Masonic District. Earlier this year, he was presented the Joseph Warren Medal for Distinguished Service. The Deputy Grand Master is active in several Masonic organizations, including the Scottish Rite, Valley of Worcester. He also belongs to the York Rite's Eureka Royal Arch Chapter, Hiram Council Royal and Select Master Masons, and Worcester County Commandery #5. He is a member of Aleppo Temple and is a musket sergeant in their Minuteman unit.
In addition to his Masonic pursuits, Bro .Jolicoeur has long been associated with and also active in the Boy Scouts. He earned his Eagle Scout in 1972 as a member of Troop 180 in Holden. He was an assistant scout mater of the troop for several years. He subsequently served as scountmaster of Troop 175 Holden; he was also a Cub Scout Webelos den leader of Pack 175, Holden. Beween 2001 and 2007 Bro. Jolicoeur was an advisor for Venturing Crew 175, sponsored by Putnam Rufus Putnam Lodge. He is a founding member of the Massachusetts Masonic Eagle Scout Association.
