The first recorded minutes of the “Forks Masonic Club” are dated May 3rd, 1951. The first meeting, held in the Blue Room of the Olympic Dining Room in Forks, was to decide if a Masonic Club should be formed in Forks. Some of the Brothers present at this first meeting were Dr. Ford, Vic Wilson, Bill Brown, Aub Johns, Bert Cole, Erwin Edwards, Robert Dudley, Art Stolz, and Leonard Shaw. Unfortunately, Dr. Ford passed before the second meeting could be held. Over the next few years, meeting would be held all over town. The Odd Fellows Hall, the school’s music room, the back office of the PUD building, the Blue Room of Olympic Dining Room. Where ever these men could find a space large enough to accommodate them, that is where they met.
On Feb. 13th, 1952, there were 13 members present at the “Forks Masonic Club”. The word was spreading to the surrounding communities and Brothers from Forks, Clallam Bay, and Sappho were showing up to take part.
May 14th, 1952 the motion was made and carried to approach Grand Lodge about a dispensation to form an official Lodge in Forks.
Dec. 10th, 1952 the requirements for a dispensation were brought before the Club: In Order to obtain a dispensation it would be necessary to show that the community capable of properly supporting a lodge. That the city and community were of a permanent nature and that there were sufficient members and interest to properly sustain a Lodge.
The motion was brought and passed, each member was assessed $30 and the wheels were put in motion.
July 14th, 1953 saw a visit from the Grand Lecturer and the Deputy to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington and Alaska. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees were gone through this night to demonstrate proficiency and ability.
August 26, 1953 a communication was received from Grand Lodge that a Dispensation had been granted, a charter had been drawn up and sent to the Grand Master.
September 2, 1953 a list of names were put to the club for a Vote:
1. Mt. Olympus
2. Forks Lodge
3. West End
4. Quillayute
With 26 members present, the name Mt. Olympus was voted in. There were 38 names penned on that application for dispensation. 38 men from all walks of life coming together for one purpose: to better themselves and their community through the teachings of Freemasonry.