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NAVAL LODGE No. 87 VISION STATEMENT

Naval Lodge attracts and brings together good men of diverse generational,

racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds for self improvement,friendship, and service;

Because, We provide an authentic initiatory experience and engaging educationprograms based on a tradition of living and animate speech to effect a

personal transformation that inspires each man to a principle driven wayof life based on brotherly love, relief and truth.

The Vallejo Masonic News Issue: March 2018Volume 5, Issue 3

Published Monthly (except July) By Naval Lodge No. 87

Free and Accepted Masons of California

Publisher: Worshipful. Rollie Q. Caabay e-mail: Rollando.Caabay@gmail.com

Editor: Bro. Colin D. Amato Telephone: (707) 655-6975

e-mail: onaroleplay@yahoo.com

Vallejo Masonic NewsFriend to Friend, Brother to Brother

March 2018

MASTER Rollie Q. Caabay(Sophie)

Home: 707-558-8793/ Cell: 707-246-6376 rolando.caabay@gmail.com

SENIOR WARDEN Manuel “Sam” C. Sarmiento(Marilyn)

707-421-2687sigsam0601@comcast.net

JUNIOR WARDEN

Gudalupe Thomas (Anita)Cellular: (510) 375-7126

guadalupet1951@gmail.com

TREASURER

Mario Cruz (Alejandra)(707) 373-2030

hotinktattoos@gmail.com

SECRETARY

Barry Hughes PM (Judy) 707-333-7866

barryhughes@sbcglobal.net

SENIOR DEACON Mervyn B. Nicholas(Vera)

707-980-0372mervynn@aol.com

JUNIOR DEACON Troy Ruiz(Ludmilla)

(707) 342-6644 Troy1073@yahoo.com

SENIOR STEWARD

Bryan Sheilds (Tatiyana)Home: (415) 446-8676

Email: bryanshields75@gmail.com

JUNIOR STEWARD Brando Cruz (Marion)Home: (707) 853-3034

Email: BRANDORCRUZ@GMAIL.COM

MARSHALL Armand Ballesil (415) 370-6537

CHAPLAIN John Snell (Veltha)

(707) 334-6539jvs724@comcast.net

ORGANIST Eric Leigh Throne (Kerby)

(707) 761-1322eric.throne.csr@gmail.com

TILER Mike Nesmith

(707) 554-4937Email: mednight@aol.com

OFFICER’S COACH Keith Wattles (Kim)

707-334-5514keith_wattles@yahoo.com

INSPECTOR OF THE 131st MASONIC DISTRICT

John L. Wasson PM (Pat) 707-552-2869

jwass134@gmail.com

Officers of Naval Lodge No. 87

NAVAL LODGE 872018 COMMITTEES

AUDIT LODGE ALBERT LAWSON, PM (CHAIRMAN), MICHAEL WOODRUFF PM,

Armand Ballesil, PM

SMTAPresident-DENNIS TIMMONS, Vice President- MERVYN NICHOLAS,

Secretary-JOHN SNELL PM, CFO-KEITH WATTLES PM

AUDIT SMTA V. THOMAS LANGFORD PM (CHAIRMAN), ANTHONY LUNA

MEMBERSHIP RETENTION ROLANDO CAABAY(CHAIRMAN), MANUEL SARMIENTO. GUADALUPE THOMAS, PM

CANDIDATE COACHINGMANUEL SARMIENTO

CHARITY ROLANDO CAABAY(CHAIRMAN), MANUEL SARMIENTO, GUADALUPE THOMAS, PM

ENTERTAINMENT VIRGILIO LINTAG CHAIRMAN), TONY BUBAN, PREME MONTA

FINANCEWILLIAM HEMS III (CHAIRMAN), FABIAN GIATTI , MANUEL SARMEINTO

FUNERAL V. THOMAS LANGFORD PM, JOHN WASSON PM, KEITH WATTLES PM, MANUEL SARMIENTO,

JOHN WASSON, PM

LIBRARYCOLIN AMATO

MASONIC FORMATIONKEITH WATTLES PM

MASONIC HOMES ENDOWMENTGERALD BETTMAN (CHAIRMAN), JOSE FERRER

PHONE TREEBARRY HUGHES PM

NAVAL LODGE 872018 COMMITTEES

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS GERALD BETTMAN PM (CHAIRMAN),RICK LAUZIERE, PM

SCHOLARSHIPGERALD BETTMAN PM (CHAIRMAN), RICK LAUZIERE PM, GUADALUPE THOMAS, PM

SMEF (ELECTED) ALBERT LAWSON (PRESIDENT), GLENN MUNKERS, JIM JAEGER,

ROLLIE CAABAY, JOSE FERRER, MANUEL SARMIENTO

TRESTLE BOARD ROLLANDO CAABAY(Publisher) & COLIN AMATO(Editor)

TRUSTEES (ELECTED)GLENN MUNKRES, PM (CHAIRMAN), GUY BENJAMIN, DOUG CAMPBELL

WEBMASTERJOAQUIN LOAYZA

YOUTH ORDERS JIM JAEGER (CHAIRMAN), GERALD BETTMAN, SETH THOMAS

SUNSHINE MANUEL SARMIENTO (CHAIRMAN), ALBERT LAWSON PM,

PREME MONTA

LODGE HISTORIANCOLIN AMATO

MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION AMBASSADORSBILL HEMS (CHAIRMAN)

MIKE NESMITHNATHAN WALKER

MARIO CRUZ

PROPERTY COMMITTEEBILL HEMS(CHAIRMAN)

MIKE NESMITH

MARIO CRUZ

From the Master in the East Worshipful Rollie Caabay

FROM THE EAST

Spring is here and let's all get in the groove of things. Speaking of being in the groove, this Valentnes Day, I hope youall have a wonderful tme with your loved ones.

On February 19th 2018, we observed this day to honor one of the founding fathers of this great naton, our BrotherGeorge Washington by partcipatng in a traditonal “daylight degree conferral” with other lodges within our district.Our Lodge hosted this event and it was well atended by brethren from diferent lodges in the bay area. This gave usthe opportunity to sharpen our Masonic rituals and just simply enjoy each other's company and much morefellowship.

On this month of February 8th and 19th we raised Bro. Kevin Smith and Bro. Evan Davis, to the Sublime Degree ofMaster Mason. Congratulatons to both of you my Brothers. This is only the beginning of your Masonic journey. Wehave a lot of more things to be known and to learn in regards to our Symbolic Masonry or simply as “the craf”. Nowyou have the burden of showing the world by your acts that you became a beter man.

Our membership is on the rise and I challenge the mentors and candidate coaches to closely work with our newlyinitated and passed brothers to provide them with the necessary assistance and essental mentoring for theiradvancement. It is (our) the responsibility of the mentors to inform and advise me of the status of the candidatewhich you are assigned to mentor. Our goal is to raise these brothers to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Wemust constantly strive to achieve the highest standard and dedicate ourselves to the ideals of our ancient craf.

Again, we are asking if you have any changes to your personal informaton, please inform the Lodge Secretary to havebeter communicaton with regards to Trestle board, Phone Tree and other medium. These are being held in privatefor Lodge business, please update.

This was brought to my atenton, Brethren, if you have not paid / send your annual dues for 2018, please be remindedto send your payment to our Brother the Secretary. Revenues generated in our membership is very essental to theexistence of our lodge. Again, I am asking for your immediate acton to resolve your membership dues. Thank you.My brothers and sisters, let me start with greetng each one the best and a wishes of contnued good health.

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Fraternally,

Rollie Caabay, Worshipful Master

From the Senior in the West From the Junior in the SouthAs the Sun at Meridian Height

THIS MONTH I WANT TO BEGIN BY THANKING MrsVERA NICHOLAS, HER HUSBAND JJ “DOC” NICHOLAS(our senior deacon), HER MOTHER HAZEL, BROTHERRALPH LINDERMAN AND MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE ANITAFOR COOKING OUR FEBUARY STATED DINNER. IRECEIVED ALOT OF POSITIVE COMPLEMENTSREGARDING THE MEAL. ACUTALLY VERA (also known asMax) WAS THE CHIEF COOK AND THE REST OF USJUST FOLLOWED ORDERS. “MAX” ONCE AGAIN, THANKYOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND ENERGY.I ALSO WANT TO CONGRATULATE BROTHERS STEVEND. ROBERSON AND FLORIAN J. LINSAO ON BEINGINITATED ENTERED APPRENTICE MASONS. BROTHERSIT WAS MY PLEASURE TO BE THE MASTER DURINGTHE CONFERRAL OF YOUR ENTERED APPRENTICEDEGREE.OUR SUPERBOWL PARTY WAS ATTENDED BY 32MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. ALTHOUGH NONE OF THEBAY AREA TEAMS WERE PLAYING, IT WAS A GREATGAME ENJOYED BY ALL. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALLWHO ASSISTED IN THE PREPERATION AND CLEANUP.A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO WOR. LAWSON OURSUPERBOWL SUNDAY COOK AND TO WOR. WATTLESFOR TAKING CHARGE OF THE CLEANUP.

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is acultural and religious celebration this year held on March17th, the traditional death date of SAINT PATRICK (385–461), the foremost Patron Saint of Ireland. This holiday is thecommemoration of the arrival of . It is typically observed by and people of , the , the (church of Ireland), the and the .Modern celebrations have been greatly influenced by thoseof the Irish diaspora, particularly those that developed inNorth America.

MARCH STATED MEETING DINNER: Corn Beef, Potatoes,Cabbage, & Carrots. Cost $5.00 each.

FROM THE SOUTHGUADALUPE THOMAS, JW

THE SUN IS IN THE WEST

(No article from the Senior Warden thismonth.)-The Editor.

Fraternally and On the Level,Manuel “Sam” SarmientoSenior Warden

FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE(Wor. Bettman (chair). Wor. Lauzire, Wor. Thomas)

THE JACK & MABEL WRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSFOR OUR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR $500.00 AND ARE

INTENDED FOR RELATIVES OF NAVAL LODGE 87 MEMBERS. THIS YEAR AT LEAST THREEBUT POSSIBLY FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED. TO APPLY SUBMIT YOUR

INFORMATION TO:

GEARLD BETTMAN, PM

884 ROSE DR.

BENICIA, CA 94510-3603

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

SCHOOL RECORD OF COURSES AND GRADES (H.S.). YOU MUST MAINTAIN GOODGRADES.

RECORDS OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORT PARTICIPATION.CONTRIBUTING TO PUBLIC SERVICE CLUBS IS ALSO IMPORTANT.

FAMILY CONNECTION TO A MEMBER OF NAVAL LODGE 87.

A WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF YOUR LIKE PREPARATION, APTITUDES AND GOALS.

FINAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADES, DIPLOMA & HONORS.

COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE TO AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE ORUNIVERSITY.

A RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM A TEACHER, COUNSELOR OR ADMINISTRATOROF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 20, 2018.

Twenty-four Inch GaugeThe following brethren have been reported to be incapacitated.

Please let them know that you are thinking of them.

Peter Axtman Brad Larson Russell Parker-Taft

February Anniversaries Brother

Carlisle 3Doherty 58Fowler 57Freeman 59Hammack 46Hanson 52Hughes 37Lintag 3Loyd 47Ramos 4Tool 48Vidal 47

William A. PrattGus QuezonRey Santiago

Horia TanasescuFabian Giatti

February Birthdays Brother

Roberson 01Schofield 03Morton 05Pangilinan 07Budding 08Foss 13Stout 13Patterson 14Benjamin 15Kelley 15Tanasescu 16Molera 17Zarco 20Hammack 21Nesmith 27Marquez 30