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My Brothers,The month of April has come to a close. Our Past Masters night was a great success. This was due to the efforts of Past Master Al Dahlberg, Br. Don White and Br. Dave Wentzel. I believe the meal and gifts were all well received. My hope was that it was a great excuse to reconnect with old friends and family. I have planned another family and friends event in June.
Our Charity for the coming quarter will be the Tampa Shrine Hospital and the Sahib Shrine Transportation Fund. We presented our hospital check to High Priestess Lady Mary Fletcher of Sar-I Court#79, of the Ladies Oriental Shrine. The Sahib Transportation Fund checks will be delivered by the Past Masters unit over the next two months.
There was also a good turnout for the Child ID Program held at the Van Wezel. Thanks to Brother Omer for pulling that together.
The Grand Communication is almost upon us. My plan is to discuss the legislation over the next three stated meetings. We have already received a briefing from Grand Lodge. Our concern is your opinions. You will decide on how the lodge officers will vote. Please try to attend lodge so we can hear your concerns.
As always, if I can assist you in anyway please call upon me.
Your Brother always!
Paul Ritchie
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEP A I D
MANASOTA, FLPERMIT #184
Established Under the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons of Florida Phoenix Lodge No. 346240 South Tuttle Ave.Sarasota, FL 34237
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Phoenix LodgeNo. 346Phoenix Lodge
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Worshipful MasterW:\ Paul Ritchie • 941-321-4367Senior WardenBr. Juan Sanchez • 941-330-5938Junior WardenBr. Mark Brewer • 941-371-4170TreasurerW\ Allen Sorbie • 941-232-1494SecretaryW\ Derl Smith • 941-365-1350Asst. SecretaryW\ Al Dahlberg • 941-371-7924ChaplainBr. John McAllister • 941-266-9850 MarshalW\ James Benjamin • 941-780-3544Senior DeaconBr. James Duffy • 941-780-4698Junior DeaconBr. Chris Rich • 941-321-1339Senior StewardBr Scott Richards • 941-539-8568Junior StewardBr. Marco Metzger • 941-460-3001TylerBr. Tommy GriffithOrganist Br. Gary Snyder Lodge InstructorsR\W\ Frank Albinson • 941-922-9311W\ Joseph Goggin • 941-323-3076Catechism InstructorsBr. William Hassler • 941-374-7212Br. George Hoffman • 941-371-1209Br. Juan Sanchez • 941-330-5938Br Scott Richards • 941-539-8568Trestleboard EditorBr. James Duffy • [email protected]
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May, 2015
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My brothers…In an effort to modernize the way we conduct busi-ness in the Lodge and to allow for the addition of more activities that will bring us closer together in Brotherhood, the officers of the Lodge are mov-ing forward with plans to bring internet, cable TV and a land line phone into our building. There are several packages available to us and we are looking for a comprehensive plan that is both affordable and conducive to our needs.
We want to have more functions at the Lodge to bring our families and friends - such as movie nights, sports events and anything else that will give us an excuse to be together. Internet access will allow us to work at the Lodge instead of our homes and the phone service will put us on the 911 map with the City of Sarasota. We are hoping to bring this for a vote in the near future. As always, I hope that you are fully enjoying this wonderful spring weather and for those who will be traveling North to your permanent residences, good luck, be safe and we hope to see you next season.
Your grateful Senior Warden,
Br. Juan Sanchez
Grand Lodge will soon meet and one item on the agenda is whether to set regulations for the wearing of the “Lewis Jewel”. The Lewis Jewel has been adopted in England and by other Grand Lodges in America. It is at least two bars bearing the name of a father and son if both are masons in good standing. Each bar is usually engraved with name, lodge, date of raising, etc. It is a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate a fam-ily of masons. There are many articles about the Lewis
Jewel on the internet. We will report back after Grand Lodge!Fraternally,
Br. Mark Brewer, Junior Warden.
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Living Past MastersCary B. Fish #3461966 – William E. Gaylor Jr.1969 – Lawrence J. Robinson1970 – J. Russell Sackett Jr. #1972 – Henry N. Youngblood1973 – James C. Hager1974 – Dennie B. Adams1976 – William A. Johnson III1977 – James H. Hoover1978 – Fredrick R. Clayton1979 – Ronald S. Tengowski1982 – Don C. Cotton1983 – Blair J. Evans #1984– Richard L. Cox1985 – George P. Prozzo1988 – Brian R. Mulcahy1989 – Robert C. Goldstein1992 – Donald H. Terray1994 – Douglas J. Veches1996 – M. Christopher Cox1997 – Tony Fernandez1998 – George Dakkak1999 – Lou Marchetti2000 – John “Skip” Land III2001 - Stephan Klabel2002 – Harvey Kaltsas2003 - John “Skip” Land III2005 – Jeff Le Mieux2006 – Gene Marinelli2007 – Robert Wise2008 – Jon G. Wolf2009 – Reynaldo “Rey” Lozada2010 – John T. Griffin2011 – Darren Denny The Builder’s#3761977 - William G. Wolf.1978 - Paul Arcadi Jr.1980 - Frank Zirpoli Jr 1981 - Jeffery Roberts #1983 - Ronald K. O’Donnell1984 - William Bieber1985 - Thomas Koszoru1987 - Fred Soto Jr.1988 - Donald Neville1989 - Robert Preston1990 - Dr. Theodore Simon1991 - James Sender 1992 - Brian Baum1993 - Harvey Lindhurst1994 - Thomas Robarts1995 - Aubrey Cross Jr. *1996 - Paul Wilke1997 - John Williams #**2000 - Derl Smith2001 - Harrison Ragland2002 - James Welch2003 - Robert Lang2004 - Jerry J Russell2005 - Michael J. Swatek2008 - Allen Sorbie2009 - Joseph Goggin2010 - Nyle Davenport 2011 - Mike DavenportPhoenix #3462011 - Mike Davenport2012 - Roger “Dutch” Neihart2013 - Albert (Al) Dahlberg2014 - James Benjamin# - PDDGM, * - PDI,#** PDDGM Vermont
May BirthdaysJames A. Ballard 5/15/1930John A. Davis 5/12/1979Charles O. Howes 5/02/1958Tharron E. Kauffman 5/21/1976Nathan D. Kelty 5/1/1968Robert P. Lang 5/12/1954Benjamin J. McClasky 5/19/1987Glen D. Mitchell 5/2/1956Douglas F. Mitchell 5/17/1958Omer Quesnel 5/29/1943Harrison R. Ragland Jr. 5/16/1935Roy Reams Jr. 5/21/1928Jeffrey R. Roberts 5/27/1954Juan Luis Sanchez 5/31/1971Frederick E. Soto Jr. 5/8/1954Taras Stelmashenko 5/8/1969Ferenc Szoke 5/10/1976James T. Trefrey Jr. 5/20/1935
If you would like your birthday to appear here, please check with the lodge secretary Derl Smith, or submityour information to the editor.
Awaiting Degrees
Fellowcraft:Trent CullenyJohnson Savary JrMichael BaconJonathan BrusoeAustin Drake Jeffery Eslinger
Chaplain’s Chat By: Brother John McAllister
Please keep the following and their families in your thoughts and prayers, Br. Scott Richards, W:. Joe Fenton, W:. Brian Johnsen, Br. Barry Baetzel, Br. Chris Rich’s wife, Br. Gary Johnson, Br. Charles Kistner, Br. John McAllister. Br. Mark Meek and son Ryan. Also Bros. William Powell and Jose Stumbo in nursing homes. Should you become ill, or know of a brother who is ill, please call at 941-365-1350 so that I may share it with the brothers at our next Lodge meeting.
Trestle Board Boosters & Sponsors - 2015 Platinum Club, (100 +) Danna Callanan, Henry Janczewski, Leonard Leetzow, Keith Hart,Edward Osika, Robert Purvis, Leonard Grier, M. Nyle Davenport,William Bieber, Derl Smith, Gus Spurr, Albert Dahlberg, Roger Hensley, Midge Jordan (In memory of RW Doug Jordan), Roger Neihart, Barbara Martin Gold Club. ($50—$99)Lawrence Robinson, Pete Peters, John E.Miller, Lou Marchetti,Curtis Toale, Harold Merchant, Dieter Krakow, Walter Lander, Stephen DinserSilver Club ($25—$49)Marco Metzger, James Hawkins, Gene Marinelli, Frank Wieckowski, Richard Betts
Standing Committees - 2015 (Subject to change)Finance: W:. M:. Paul Ritchie • 941-321-4367Vigilance: Br. Juan Sanchez Petitions: W:. Derl Smith • 941-365-1350Board of Relief: W:. Al Dahlberg • 941-735-0761Investigation: W:. Al Dahlberg • 941-735-0761Charities: W:. James Benjamin • 941-780-3544Lodge Property: W:. M:. James Benjamin • 941-780-3544Education and Primary Schools: Br. Dore’ Patlian • 941-320-8291Fundraising Events: Br. Dore’ Patlian • 941-320-8291Lodge By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and Legal Matters: Co-Chairmen W:. Al Dahlberg • 941-735-0761, W:. Roger Neihart • 941-730-6181Publications & Community Involvement: Br. O. Quesnel • 941-400-0792Scholarship & Endowment Fund: W:. Roger Neihart • 941-730-6181Visitation Committee: W:. Nyle Davenport • 941-374-3329
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April 14 -Past Masters Night.Thanks to all the Past Masters, their families, and all for attending. For those who couldn’t make it, tables in the fellowship hall were decorated with forget-me-nots. Later in the evening WM:. Paul Ritchie gave the explanation of their signifigance. After a wonderful meal and dessert, the Past Masters in attendence were asked to stand and be recognized. WM:. Paul lined up the Builder’s Lodge on one side and Carey B. Fish on the other, then had Phoenix in the middle.
Another high point was the recently elected Ladies of the Shrine High Priestess spoke about what her organization does.
At the end of the evening, a ticket was drawn for a door prize. Past Master James Benjamin won a large frozen ham. A great evening overall.
Happened In LodgePhotos By Brother Chris Rich, Junior Deacon
May Meetings and Events
May 5th - Stated Meeting, 7:30pm Dinner 6:30pm, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert and Iced tea.
May 12th - Fellow Craft practice 7:00-8:00 pm first half. All Master Masons and Fellowcraft are welcome to attend.
May 19th - Stated Meeting, 7:30pm Dinner 6:30pm, Chicken tacos, Hamburger, or Ham and cheese basket (short order night) Iced tea. Door prize given out during dinner. (possible Fellow Craft give back)
May 9th - Open books at Lodge #1479am-12pm
May 24th - 27th Grand Communication, Orlando
May 26th - Possible FC Degree
The Past Masters.
High Priestess Lady Mary Fletcher of Sar-I Court#79, of the Ladies Oriental Shrine being thanked by WM:. Paul Ritchie.
“The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who
can’t read them.” — Mark Twain,
American writer and Freemason
A Little Humor
Masonic History on this date...May 1, 1865 Pres. William McKinley received 1st degree in Hiram Lodge #21, Winchester, Virginia.May 3, 1886 Rudyard Kipling, 2nd degree.May 4, 1821 GL of Missouri and the GL of Illinois were formedMay 5, 1851 Pres. Andrew Johnson received 1st degree in Greenville Lodge #119, Greenville, TennesseeMay 11, 1865 GL of West Virginia was formedMay 12, 1932 The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, in Alexandria, Virginia, was dedicated in a very large ceremony, attended by thousands, including the President.May 18, 1959 Pres. Harry S. Truman received 50 year masonic award.May 24, 1901 Sir Winston Churchill received 1st degree in Studholme Lodge #1591, London, England.
A young police officer is undergoing his initiation and has just taken his obligation, he is asked ”What do you most desire?” and before the deacon can prompt him he declares that it is “To be a sergeant!”
vDarling,” said the swooning man to his new bride. “Now that we are married, do you think you will be able to live on my small income?” “Of course, dearest, no trouble,” she said. “But what will you live on?”
vA fire started in the grasslands close to a farm. The county fire department rushed to the scene, but the fire was more than they could handle. Someone suggested calling the volunteer fire department. Despite some doubt that they would be of any assistance, they were called.
Your Help Is Greatly NeededAs many of you know, budgeting your money is very difficult in these times. The same holds true for your Lodge. One of the greatest expenses each year is the printing and mailing costs associated with the Trestleboard. In the coming months you will receive a request to either continue receiving the printed version or have your Trestleboard delivered as an electronic file through your email. Thanks to the many brothers who have already elected this option. Currently you can access the electronic version on the Lodge’s Facebook page, Twitter, and our Lodge’s Internet home page. Don’t worry we will still mail out printed copies to those who would prefer it and printed copies will be always be available at the Lodge.
Help your Lodge by submiting your email addrees to Lodge Secretary, Derl, at [email protected].
The volunteers arrived in a dilapidated old fire truck. They rumbled straight towards the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames and stopped! The firefighters jumped from the truck and frantically started spraying water in all direc-tions. Soon they had snuffed out the fire. As the farmer watched this, he was so grateful that his house and farm had been saved. He quickly got his checkbook and donated $1000 to the volunteer fire department. A local news reporter asked the volunteer fire captain how they planned to use the funds. The captain replied, “The first thing we’re gonna do is get the brakes on our fire truck fixed!”
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Freemasonry is a voluntary, fraternal organization, composed of men of good will, good character and good reputation, whom in most jurisdictions around the world, believe in an Almighty Creator and practice the spirit of universal brotherhood to man.
They are loyal to their country and devote their time to the principles of friendship and fellowship. Their focus is to be of service to all mankind.
For many men, Freemasonry fulfills a part of them-selves that they intrinsically felt was missing. Whether it be the social, the philosophical, the spiritual, the historical or simply a sense of community with others; you will find within Freemasonry that part of you which you seek.
What will I gain if I become a Free Mason?The Masonic Fraternity furnishes opportunity and inducement for men to gather for group enjoyment and personal development.
• You will never again be truly alone, because you are a part of a brotherhood of men who want to see you prosper in all ways possible and if it is within their ability, they will help you to do so.
• You will learn to focus your energies upon an upright and truthful life, and remove the more negative excesses which all of mankind must continually resist.
• If you become a Free Mason, you will become a better man, if you truly wish to study and learn.
-From http://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/
I put this information in for a reason - Phoenix Lodge has over 300 members on the books, but only a scarce few ever come to a Lodge meeting or function. Sadly, I heard one man brag during a meeting that he only attends once a year.
On several occassions I’ve seen a recently raised brother. I’ve said hello several times, but he neither acknowledges me nor recognizes me, even though I was the Degree Master for his second degree. He doesn’t know me because after he was raised - he stopped going to Lodge - sound familiar?
Be honest, why did you become a Mason? Just for the title?-Editor
Why are so many men joining Free Masons?
