From the East

As our Brethren in 1920's started supporting California's public schools, once again South West Lodge No. 283 continues the tradition by supporting National City Public Schools Outstanding Citizenship Award Program. This year’s ceremony was held last April 21, 2017 with tremendous success. Worshipful brother Larry De Vera observed that this was the first time all ten principals of National City Elementary Schools. Altogether we entertained about 250 guests. The

event was another great successful achievement for our Lodge.

It is the time of the year to consider submitting your recommendee for consideration of Hiram Award as well as Mason of the Year Awardee. Brother Senior Warden, Raymund Madriaga, is our Committee Chairman. For the purpose of timely planning, the last date of submission is no later than June 29, 2017, particularly for Mason of the Year Award recipient. The "Hiram Award Program" is the official recognition of a Brother by his own Lodge for his devoted service to that Lodge and to Masonic principles in general. It is intended for the Brother who, year after year, displays his devotion without receiving special recognition or special honor. Every Lodge has many such members. They are the living cement that binds our Fraternity into a true Brotherhood. You will find them at labor in kitchens, the coaching rooms, the committees, their churches and communities, and also called as the "unsung hero" such as the volunteer who makes the coffee at each meeting, the ones who set the tables or arranges the furniture and ornaments in the Lodge room, the painter, the handyman, the organist, the program chairman or any Brethren who consistently donate their time and talents to our beloved Fraternity or who have brought credit to the Craft by their community activities.

As for the "Mason of the Year Award", It is intended for the Brother who, for this particular year 2017, displays his devotion without receiving special recognition or special honor. They could be any Brother as described in the Hiram Award Program. This year's Grand Master's reception of Mason of the Year Award recipient will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 5:30 PM at the San Diego Scottish Rite Center.

Upon the Square, Percival "Percy" Tiu, Worshipful Master

South West Lodge No. 283 Trestleboard 1140 B Avenue, National City, CA 91950

TEL : (619) 477 – 4488; EMAIL: swl283@sbcglobal.net; Website: http://lodge283.wpfreemason.net

STATED MEETING: First Thursday of each month; 730PM

2017 SOUTH WEST LODGE OFFICERS

MASTER…………………………………….PERCIVAL E. TIU (GRACE)

SENIOR WARDEN………RAYMUND M. MADRIAGA (Fatima)

JUNIOR WARDEN………GODFREY D. CATBAGAN (LORRAINE)

TREASURER……………………….CLARITO A. DE VERA (CONNIE)

SECRETARY……………………...JACOB V. BORILLO, PM (LINDA)

ASSISTANT SECRETARY……….…ALAN I. AMBITO, PM (LYNN)

SENIOR DEACON…………………….…RICARDO J. TOLENTINO,Jr.

JUNIOR DEACON………….…LYNNNYRD G. DELAPAZ (GEREL)

CHAPLAIN…………………………………MARIO S. DUMPIT (CORA)

MARSHAL……………………………………….IKE M. KHAN (CRISTY)

SENIOR STEWARD………………………………..ROLDAN C. MARZO

JUNIOR STEWARD………………..……….EDGARDO M. SARNE, Jr.

TILER………………………………VITTORIO J. CHIONG (MARIBETH)

OFFICERS COACH……………….CLARITO A. DE VERA (CONNIE)

Asst. OFFICER’S COACH…….Daniel O. PEPA, PM (Evangeline)

935th DISTRICT INSPECTOR…. Romulo DE VERA, PM (Lorna)

SOUTH WEST MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION PRESIDENT……………………….. DIOSDADO S. LALLANA (LYDIA) VICE-PRESIDENT.………......GODFREY CATBAGAN (LORRAINE) SECRETARY……………………………....RICARDO J. TOLENTINO, Jr. TREASURER …………………........................WILFREDO ABALOS BOARD MEMBERS………………………………….. Artemio T. PACO Eliodoro M. CALACSAN Thomas S. FREESTONE

Edison SINGSON Andy T. PADILLA

Roldan MARZO RENTAL MANAGER………………………Wilfredo M. ROCAMORA Tel: (619) 200-6993 BUILDING MANAGER……………….............. Oscar R. CORDERO

Volume 130, Issue 5 LODGE NEWSLETTER MAY 2017

SOUTH WEST LODGE TRESTLEBOARD MAY 2017 PAGE 2 OF 4

From the West

We are now nearly into the second half of the year and time to consider your options and start thinking about qualifying for vacancies in our officers’ line. We need to fill in the senior deacon and junior warden seats. Our line officers and those who preceded us are here willing and able to train, guide, mentor and extend our wholehearted support for you. Availability is understandably a bit of challenge to some due of the myriad of situation: it could be family, work schedule, or some other hindrance. I, myself, as Senior Warden have yet to make preparations to be qualified and elected for the challenges of occupying the seat in the East. I am entertaining the idea of approaching our brethren to be members of one the various committees.

It was such a great joy to see many faces from all walks of life at our recently concluded National City Public Schools Awards Ceremony. Thus as a yearly event, it becomes an honor for our Lodge to have even just a few moment in the recognition of the students in our community schools. It is the Principals, educators and parents who have the greater roles in these students well-being and we are glad to add a little contribution for morale boosters. We hope that our little contribution to our

community schools will impart some positivity and acceptance upon the educational attainments of these children. I had a chance to visit Hornitos Lodge No#98 Free & Accepted Masons. The seven-hour drive was worthwhile to be in

attendance at the raising of brother Franc Ragsac, sibling of our member Bro.Troy Ragsac. Brother Franc has the honor of being the first Filipino to be initiated, passed and raised at Hornitos Lodge; which was chartered in1856. It is an old western town quite so remote that I have wonder that a Masonic Temple exist there. Inside of the Lodge may be very small, compared to ours, yet, as you can imagine, what we have inside our Lodge they have it there too. I got to know a little history about the Lodge. I was amazed and very impressed. Their dedication and love for Masonry is so heroic. Just imagine they have a Past Master who had been a Master of the Lodge for 30-consecutive years; then another Past Master, 20 years as Secretary. The Lodge now has 75-members, most are Past Masters and some are quite older in age but the Lodge members are adding up because we have brethren that their cable tow is longer than their own life. An example my brother worthy of all imitations!!!

.On the Level, Raymund Madriaga, Senior Warden

From the South

I bid everyone greetings from your Junior Warden aboard the mighty USS Theodore

Roosevelt (CVN 71). Although I am out to sea once more, my responsibilities and duties at

Southwest Lodge stay constant in my mind and I frequently inquire about the on-goings, health

and happiness of the brethren there. My wife is my steady reporter and through her I have heard

nothing but positive and productive things coming from our mother lodge this past month. First

and foremost, congratulations to Brother Tyler Garcia for making the arduous journey towards

Passing to the Degree of Fellow Craft, as well Brother Justin "Tiny" Fauver for delivering an

impeccable 3rd degree proficiency of which I had the pleasure to bear witness to. A warm

welcome is extended to our newest Entered Apprentice Mason: Brother Isagani Custodio; I look

forward to meeting with you and extending my cable tow to assist you on your road to becoming a

Master Mason.

We were able to hold yet another successful Breakfast-Lunch Fundraiser at the end of April, as well as provide

refreshments and pay tribute to prestigious educators of National City's public schools and awarding students with an

Outstanding Citizenship Award. For the month of May's Stated Meeting, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, we will be hosting a

Mexican food theme, so please look forward to joining us for the festivities.

As a friendly reminder, we will be holding a POTLUCK for our Stated Meeting in the month of June and are

assigned to bring our BEST dish to share among the brethren and our loved ones. This is an assigned potluck according to the

first letter of your LAST NAME, so please refer to the list below to find out how to help do your part:

A-E: Beef, Chicken or Pork

F-J: Drinks and dessert

K-O: Fruit or Vegetables

P-T: Pancit or Pulutan U-Z: Seafood and/or Cutlery (forks, spoons, plates, napkins)

Should you desire to bring any other dishes that you would like to share with everyone to provide variety and avoid

duplicates, please do not hesitate to do so. Your helping hand and generous contribution are greatly appreciated.

By the Plumb, Godfrey D. Catbagan, Junior Warden

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Roberto D. Canare 1-May

Rafael C. Laserna 2-May

Gloriani A. Lontoc 3-May

Marcelino M. Bagtas 4-May

Zainal I. Khan 4-May

Arturo R. Santos 4-May

Felizardo B. Tria 4-May

John R. Cirujales 5-May

Cresenciano H. Dayrit 5-May

James W. Secrest 5-May

Eliodoro M. Calacsan 6-May

James Gil R. Magno 6-May

Alberto G. Matias 6-May

Robert Francis C. Santos 6-May

John C. Brosnahan 7-May

Fernando C. Cabusao 7-May

Rodolfo G. Manalo 9-May

Rolando E. Cayetano, Jr. 10-May

Joe N. Anderson, Jr. 11-May

Reynaldo E. Javier 11-May

Jerry A. Lleva 11-May

Edward C. Pamintuan 11-May

Khen E. You 11-May

Benjamin P. Doria 12-May

Carlos Y. Mabalot 12-May

Wilfredo M. Abalos 13-May

Jacob V. Borillo 13-May

Kyle A. Ross 13-May

Giovanni L. Perez 14-May

Reynaldo L. Sansano 14-May

Louie J. Opol 15-May

Joven M. Miller 16-May

Carlito F. Plojo 16-May

Eddie D. Brandes 19-May

M. V. Brock 19-May

Jason P. David 19-May

Jim L. Desquitado 19-May

Josephere C. Perral 19-May

Melvin M. Samson 19-May

Seuko R. Hawkins 20-May

Lester M. Nelson 20-May

Bryan V. Que 20-May

Ramil S. Caguioa 20-May

Chad V. Bearden 21-May

Jess C. Fulgencio 21-May

Rex D. Afan 27-May

Angelo Arvin S. Catindig 27-May

Patricio M. Flores 27-May

Beda C. Galleta 27-May

Antonio L. Urbina 27-May

Rene C. Abano 28-May

Johnny Collins 28-May

Eleazer Ariel D. Ochinang 28-May

Alex C. Pascual 30-May

FELLOWCRAFT MASON

Brother Tyler J. Garcia April 5, 2017

APPLICANTS FOR DEGREES

MR. PETER J. CORTES

MR. JONNEL O. ISLA

MR. STEPHEN GABRIEL R. PADILLA

MR. ARMIN T. POQUIZ

CANDIDATE FOR 1st

DEGREE

MR. EDWIN DATUIN

§ Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day.

Regardless of the exact date or location of its origins, one thing is clear – Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.

On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war).

It is now observed in almost every state on the last Monday in May with Congressional passage of the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 – 363). This helped ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays, though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19th in Texas; April 26th in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10th in South Carolina; and June 3rd (Jefferson Davis’ birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.

§807.030. ORDER OF BUSINESS AT STATED MEETINGS. The order of business at every Stated Meeting of the Lodge shall be as follows: A. Reading of the minutes; B. Reports of investigating committees; C. Balloting; D. Reception of applications; E. Miscellaneous and unfinished business; and F. Conferring of degrees. All official communications from the Grand Master or Grand Secretary shall be read at the Stated Meeting next

following their receipt, or at a time otherwise directed therein. No such communication shall be published unless

specifically authorized.

~ SECRETARY’S CORNER ~ Brethren, DUES PAYMENT – for 2017 is equal to $75.00 – pay

your dues to South West Lodge NO. 283. Mail it to South West Lodge No 283, PO Box 283, National City,

CA 91951-0283 or drop by the lodge on Wednesday or Thursday at 600PM – or call Secretary- (619) 315-

1664.

SOUTH WEST LODGE NO. 283 POST OFFICE BOX 283

NATIONAL CITY, CA 91951-0283

TEL: 619-477-4488

Email: swl283@sbcglobal.net

Website: http://lodge283.wpfreemason.net

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

DATED MATERIAL

MAY 2017

Memorial Day 2017 Monday, May 29

SOUTH WEST LODGE NO. 283

MONTHLY SCHEDULE MAY 2017 PERCIVAL “PERCY” TIU

(MASTER)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 700PM-Proficiency,

Fellowship, Prep for

Stated Meeting

4

630PM-Stated Meeting

Dinner

730PM-Stated Meeting

5 6

7

8 700PM-Jobs

Daughters

Meeting

9 10

700PM- Proficiency

Examination, Candidate

Coaching, Fellowship

11

630PM- First Degree

Conferral, Mr. Edwin

Datuin

12 700PM-Demolay

Meeting

13

14

15

16

17 700PM- Candidate

Coaching, Proficiency –

Bro. Jimenez, Bro. Corpuz

Fellowship

18 630PM- 2nd Degree

Conferral,Bro. Isagani

Custodio, Bro.

Sherwin Corpuz

19 Master, Wardens

Retreat@Riviera

Palm Spring

20 Master,

Wardens

Retreat@Riviera

Palm Spring

21

22 700PM-Jobs

Daughters

Meeting

23 630PM-DOSI-Chula

Vista Lodge 626, Admin

Training, Hall

Association, Funeral

Master

24

700PM- Practice,

Candidate Coaching,

Proficiency-Bro.

Nathouen Chiep.

Fellowship

25 630PM- 3rd Degree

Conferral, Bro.

Nathouen Chiep

26 700PM-Demolay

Meeting

27

28 Master, Wardens

Retreat@Riviera

Palm Spring

29

Memorial

Day

30 31 700PM- Practice,

Candidate Coaching,

Proficiency. Fellowship

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