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Masonic Fortitude: A Hero’s Journey

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136th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Grand Lodge of Arizona F. & A.M Lodge

Wild Horse Pass Hotel and CasinoMay 31st to June 2, 2018

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Grand Lodge of Arizona F. & A.M Lodge Leadership ConferenceMarch 23-25, 2018

Holiday Inn Casa Grande 777 N Pinal Ave, Casa Grande, Arizona.A Motivational Conference for ALL Master Masons interested in Masonic Lodge Leadership.

Friday 3 PM - 6 PM: Registration Check-In and No Host Cocktail Reception followed by a Bar-B-Que dinner on the patio.

Saturday 8 AM - 5 PM: Presentations on subjects of current interest with a 12 PM Lunch. 9 AM - 3 PM: Ladies Luncheon and Tour.7 PM -10 PM: Evening Dinner and an Entertainment.

Sunday 8 AM - 12 PM: A Facilitated Discussion to address the issues of the craft.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS: Includes: Friday night BBQ, Saturday Lunch Buffet for the men on the Patio and a Plated Lunch for the Ladies. A Plated Dinner in the Banquet Room on Saturday night. Those attending must register and pay the conference fee prior to March 23st, 2018, No registration at the door. The Citrus Room will be open to the Ladies on Saturday afternoon and Sunday to visit and catch up with friends.

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Grand Lodge of Arizona 2018 Leadership ConferenceLadies Program InformationGreetings Mason’s Ladies!Join your Mason in Casa Grande this year for a weekend of fun and friendship which will include:

Friday night barbecue dinner & fellowshipSaturday morning breakfast buffet

Saturday afternoon ladies off site tea party luncheon & mystery tourDoor prizes

Photo/selfie stationWear your fancy tea party hats or borrow ours!Saturday night dinner with all attendees

Sunday morning breakfast buffetSunday morning lady’s social session

Dress code: Saturday Luncheon - Tea party whimsy Saturday Dinner - Cocktail attireAll other times – Resort casual

Conference Location: Holiday Inn 777 N. Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande, AZRoom Reservations: 520-426-3500 mention Grand Lodge Leadership Conference for conference price.

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ARIZONA MASONRYScott A. Thomas, Grand Master F. & A.M. of Arizona visited the Stated Meeting of Downtown Lodge No. 86 and awarded the Very Reverend Jason Stryker, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Arizona, the Arizona Grand Lodge Distinguished Service Award for his years of exceptional service to his Lodge and the Craft. Worshipful Brother Stryker is Past Master of Marion McDaniel Lodge No. 56 and the Charter Master of Downtown Lodge No. 86. Downtown Lodge No. 86 recently moved their home location to the Sabbar Shrine Center.

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ARIZONA MASONRYOn Saturday, February 10th Peoria Lodge 31 will be hosting the first ever Grand Line Degree Night.

This will be a 1st degree, performed by our Grand Line officers, we’ll be having the Grand Lecturer give the Lecture, The Grand Senior Deacon doing the conducting, and we’ll even have the Most Worshipful Grand Master sitting in the East. Dinner ($10/person) will be served at 6:30 and the degree will begin at 7:30.

If you will be attending the meal please RSVP to azpeorialodge31@gmail.com so we can give the catering company a head count. One RSVP per lodge will be ok.

The Grand Line Degree Night will be held at Scottsdale Lodge #43

(Scottsdale Rd, just south of Thomas).

Scottsdale Lodge #432531 N. Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85257

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Riders of the 3° Toy Drive a HUGE SUCCESS!

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ARIZONA MASONRYWB Cosmo Magliozzi and the Grand Lodge Social Committee organized a private screening of 33 and Beyond, the Art of

Freemasonry in Phoenix and Tucson. Both showings were a huge success and sold out. The director Johnny Royal attended the Phoenix showing.

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ARIZONA MASONRYMW Mike Manning and Bro. Jim Leppert received 55 year Mason award at Illinois Masons

Luncheon held in Scottsdale on Jan 16th

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ARIZONA MASONRYArizona Masonic Charities for Children Golf Tournament Fund Raiser

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ARIZONA MASONRYArizona 50 Year Mason Award presented to Brother James Hendersonby Most Worshipful Ernie Shoup of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico

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ARIZONA MASONRYOne Day Grand Masters ClassThe Grand Lodge of Arizona is sponsoring a One Day Class hosted by Hunters Paradise Lodge No. 85 on March 31, 2018, at the El Zaribah Shrine, 552 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ. The degrees will be conferred by the El Zaribah First Degree Team, the Scottish Rite Second Degree Team, and the York Rite Third Degree Team.The consideration for this one day class is to aid Lodges in cleaning up their FAILED TO ADVANCE candidates, any backlog of CANDIDATES IN PROCESS, and any NEW PETIONERS which the Lodge might want to send to a one day class.It shall be the Individual Lodge’s decision on whether to allow its candidates to participate.I encourage you to examine your own records for 2015 and 2016, and even from years prior to 2015, to find brothers that have failed to advance. I ask that you make a concerted effort to review your Failed to Advance records and contact these brothers, offering them this option to complete their degrees. Be advised that all candidates that have FAILED TO ADVANCE for a period of 2 years must comply with Section 7-204 of the Revised Arizona Masonic Statutes prior to attendance at this one day class. In addition, any candidates currently in the process of petitioning, or awaiting election, or awaiting the degrees due to a Lodge back log are also welcome to attend this class.A list of your proposed candidates must be received in the Grand Secretary’s Office no later than January 18, 2018. If your Lodge is not interested in participating, please also notify the Grand Secretary’s Office, so there is a record of your response.

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ARIZONA MASONRYDistrict Fourteen Blue Horseshoe Club Pig Roast

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Marion McDaniel Lodge No. 56 60th Anniversary 60th Anniversary Pin

Brothers, 2018 is Marion McDaniel Lodge's 60th Anniversary. In honor of our Diamond Anniversary, we offer this custom Lapel Pin ... to be worn in addition to your traditional Lodge Pin.

It is meant to be complimentary to the original.

Visitors in our Diamond year will receive BOTHpins as a gift.

If you have already visited us and would like to receive one of these special pins, please let usknow on your next visit!

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Adobe Lodge No. 41 Stated Meeting for January

Fellowcraft Degree at Acacia Lodge No. 42

Phoenicia Lodge No. 58 selling refreshments at the

Fiesta Bowl

Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 12 is gifted some amazing trestleboards

When the Secretary ruins a perfectly good presentation picture op at Paradise Valley Silver Trowel

Lodge No. 29

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The newest Entered Apprentice at Prometheus Lodge No. 87

New Officer pictures are up at Aztlan Lodge No. 1

Downtown Lodge No. 83 participating in the Rides of

the 3rd Degree Toy Run

El Zaribah Legion of Honor at Prescott Christmas Parade

50 year pin presented to Bro. Gene Via at Marion McDaniel Lodge

No. 56

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North West Lodge of Perfection (NWLOP), AASR, installation of 2018

officers

Stated Meeting at El Quixote Lodge No. 83

A new Master Mason is raised at Glendale Lodge No. 23

Two brothers receiving 30°, Knight Kadoshpresided by MP Jose Antinio Sevilla 33°

WB Larry Behers planetary science PhD, presents on how Astronomy

correlates with Freemasonry at Tucson Lodge No. 4

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An Entered Apprentice is raised at Oriental Lodge No. 20

Military Degree Team Fellowcraft Degree at Oasis Lodge No. 52

Newest Fellowcraft at Chandler Thunderbird Lodge No. 15

Anahuac Lodge No. 81 Stated meeting with Official JGD Visit

Congratulations to Ally the new Honor Queen installed at Jobs

Daughter's Bethel #22 in Sun City

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Knights Templar honors JoEvaSchaffer on her 75 anniversary with

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Newest Master Mason at Marion McDaniel Lodge No. 56

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The newest Brother at Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge No. 29

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Newest Fellowcraft at El Quixote Lodge No. 83

First Degree at Flagstaff Lodge No. 7 is a First Degree

Newest EA at Glendale Lodge No. 23

Aztlan Lodge No. 1 passes another Brother

The Blue Horseshoe Social Club preparations for Saturday for District

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Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge No. 29 newest

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First Master Mason Degree at Prometheus Lodge No. 87 in 2018

Another great night at Glendale Lodge No. 23 passing a brother

to the degree of Fellowcraft

Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge No. 29 Pig Roast

Bed Bugs happen, sometimes even at the High Twelve International Mid-

Year Meeting in Las Vegas

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HISTORY OF THE GRAND LODGESPOTLIGHT ON WILLIAM FRANCIS NICHOLS 1896 and 1899 GRAND MASTER OF ARIZONAMWB Nichols was born in Worcester, Mass., October 8, 1852. His parents, W.N. and Emily Nichols were natives respectively of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, removed from their home in Massachusetts about 1855, coming to the Pacific Coast, by way of the Isthmus of Panama, and settling at Michigan Bar, Sacramento County, California, where Bro. Nichols received the greater part of his education, graduating from the High School and finishing the course at Oakland College in 1868.He came to Arizona in 1880, settling in Tombstone, in 1881 went to Wilcox, a small station on the Southern Pacific Railroad, then building through the Territory of Arizona, becoming interested, as agent, in the L.W. Blinn Lumber Company. In 1888 he bought out the company.In politics Judge Nichols was a staunch upholder of the principles of the Republican party. He held various offices within the gift of the people and served his hometown (Wilcox) for 16 years as Justice of the Peace. In 1885 he was a member of the Legislature, served on the County Committee and Live Stock Sanitary Board and for several years prior to his leaving Arizona, was United States Court Commissioner.

Bro Nichols was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Wilcox Lodge No. 10, August 5th, 1891, serving as master during 1894-1896.

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ARIZONA MASONRY INSTALLATIONS

Montezuma Lodge No. 35 in Phoenix, Arizona

Eloy Lodge No. 46 in Eloy, Arizona

Marion McDaniel Lodge No. 56 in Tucson, Arizona

Camp Stone Lodge No. 77 in Sierra Vista, Arizona

Jerusalem Daylight Lodge No. 66 in Tucson Arizona

Hiram Daylight Lodge No. 73 in Phoenix, Arizona

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ARIZONA MASONRYEloy Lodge No. 46 Installation of 2018 Officers

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ARIZONA MASONRY300th Anniversary of Masonry Coin Fund Raiser!Greetings Brethren,We have a Grand Lodge of Arizona 300th Anniversary of Freemasonry Coin as Masonic Youth Group Fundraiser. The purchase price is $10, (five of which is going to be for the youth groups. (See the attached images), Please contact your Lodge Secretary or any DDGM or DDGL to purchase the Coins both either individually or in quantity. They will make great gifts for Masons and Non-Masons alike and the benefit going to the Masonic youth is a worthy cause. The details of purchasing are described below and I am asking for your help to make this successful fundraiser and hope you will support it.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONEstel W. Brooks, PMWhite Mountain Lodge No. 3February 23, 1966

Probably no man in the history of our country has had so much praise conferred upon him, nor has any man had as much dirty and vile abuse heaped upon him as our Honorable Brother George Washington. He was our first president by unanimous vote, but he could have been king, if he had listened to the petitions of his fellow officers at the successful conclusion of the Revolutionary War. His officers knew of his qualifications in gathering together the rabble of men who fought under him. They knew of his determination to let nothing stand in his way of developing these men into soldiers. They knew of his ability to get the various and necessary parts of the army to work together, although he and his men almost froze and starved before he could get supplies of munitions, clothing, food, and money.

Washington was a powerful and imposing figure of a man. He lived many of his years as an outdoor man. As a young man in his teens, he was a surveyor of renown. As a courier for Governor Dinwiddie, he let nothing stand in his way to get the Governor’s message to the French in the Ohio Valley.

As an aide to General Braddock, he was well known for his prowess in the field and his strength and stamina on the march. As a planter and owner of a large plantation, he had a great reputation as a successful manager and host.

Washington was a dedicated man to all that he believed to be right. At the conclusion of the war, when Congress had seemingly forgotten the men who had fought and suffered for their country, he averted an uprising by promising them his support to see that Congress acted in their behalf.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONThe Congress eventually did remember the veterans, but only in a small way.

At the end of the war, Washington was weary and in ill health. He had had a tumor removed from his leg, and at one time his teeth were wired together. He had suffered with his men for seven long years. There were very few, either men or officers, who were in the war as long as he had been. Although his estate was in the hands of a good manager at Mr. Vernon, Washington lost about $50,000 of his own money in the long war. He served without pay, but he did get his actual personal expenses paid—after a long wait.

George Washington was the oldest of several children by his father’s second marriage. His father was a plantation owner, who died when George was only 11 years old. It is said that Washington inherited his love of fair play anddetermination to see that right was done from his father. According to many researchers, George and his mother did not get along very well, and he spent most of his time at his half-brother’s home after his father’s death. Mary Ball Washington seemed to have had an inferiority complex, and thought that she should have been able to live better than she did with the farm and servants that her children gave her.

George Washington was born February 22, 1732, according to the new style, or Gregorian calendar. The change from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar is thought by many to be the reason that Washington petitioned and received his Entered Apprentice Degree before he was 21 years of age. There are some who think that his father was a Mason, but there is no proof of this. Had he been, George would have been eligible as a Lewis, as he was over 18. All this does not matter now as it happened over 200 years ago, and we do have written proof that he entered before he was 21, but did not receive his Fellowcraft or Master Mason degrees until after he was 21. At that time the fees for joining were three pistoles for EnteredApprentice, and one pistole each for Fellowcraft and Master Mason. A pistole was the equivalent of about $4.00, so the threedegrees cost about $20.00. Dues were paid quarterly, and the brethren attending a meeting paid the expenses of that particular meeting. In the winter season the meetings started at 5 p.m., and in the summer at 6 p.m.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONKnowing the amount of money that it took to be a Mason in those days, it is easy to understand why the lower classes and few of the middle class could be Masons—it was far too expensive for them. Some men of that period would not see $20.00 cash in a year’s time. Be that as it may, the men who were Masons were dedicated men.

Washington was welcomed in all his visits to the various parts of the country by the Lodges. In many instances he would receive formal, written notices, and as he was very meticulous in his correspondence, these letters were always answered. He kept all of the letters that he received and a copy of his answer to them. His letters, over 26,000 of them, are kept in the government archives. From them we have gained much information about his private life. Due to his lack of formal schooling, his letters were not always grammatically correct. The phraseology of the times was stilted and unnecessarilyformal. It was a survival of the distinction between the gentry and peasantry that succeeded the Norman conquest of England.Norman French was the language of the court and polite society. The plain Saxon language was scorned as the language of the peasantry.

Freemasonry was held in great esteem by most of the people of that time. There were several reasons for this. The men who were business and professional leaders were quite often members of the Craft. In that day of bad roads, lack of communications, and none of the 1001 side attractions we have today, men had more time to devote to Masonry. The common man could usually not read or write, let alone afford the necessary means to be able to meet with and have fellowship with his Lords and leaders. There were no good roads, railroads, steamboats, airplanes, radios or TV. To attend lodge, a man had to plan ahead and have the necessary leisure to travel to and from a meeting. We can travel across our continent by jet in less time than it took George Washington to go from Mt. Vernon to his lodge meeting. We now have news from around the globe quicker than the men in Virginia knew what was happening in Maryland.

George Washington began his Masonic life by being initiated as an Entered Apprentice, November 4, 1752,

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONpassed to the degree of Fellowcraft March 3, 1753, and rose to the sublime degree of Master Mason August 4, 1753, in Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4. Masonry in America was young at this time. It came into being on this side of the ocean about the time of Washington’s birth in 1732. Many of his generals and aides were members of the Craft and several were members of his own lodge. It is true that he was not an active member, as far as ritual and regular attendance were concerned. We each of us know men who are good Masons, who live Masonry, but who can’t give a lecture or say that they have never missed a meeting. We do have proof Washington was a Mason who believed in the teachings of the Craft. Also, he placed his trust in men who were Masons. When he was to be Governor Dinwiddie’s personal representative and took his messages to the French to get out of the Ohio Valley, he chose as his interpreter a member of his own lodge. When Benedict Arnold turned traitor, Washington’s grief was made bitterer because Arnold was a Mason. Washington is reported to have said, “Whom can we now trust?”

Washington was an honorary member of Alexandria Lodge No. 39 under the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. This lodge surrendered its charter to Pennsylvania and sought a charter from Virginia. This petition was granted and it became Alexandria Lodge No. 22. Washington was named its charter Worshipful Master. He thus became the first and only Mason to be Master of his Lodge and President of the United States at the same time. The name of the lodge was later changed to Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22. There was an interesting episode concerning the lodge surrendering its charter to Pennsylvania before petitioning Virginia. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania was unhappy, to say the least, and decided to send a representative to express their displeasure in no uncertain terms. Before the meeting began, the members of the Lodge saw to it that the representative was “well oiled” by partaking of many toasts, and eating more than usual. In this happy and somewhat inebriated state, he could do nothing but sing their praises; even unto the time he made his report back in Pennsylvania.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONAnd then the boom was lowered.

At the time Washington was elected as Master of Alexandria Lodge, the members also elected a Deputy Master to take care of the actual duties of the Master. Washington at that time was extremely busy with the affairs of the government,and therefore, could not attend the Lodge as should be done. This can be attested to by those who have had the pleasure and the duty of presiding over a lodge.

Two of the most important dates during the year for the Lodge were the celebration of the feasts of St. John the Baptist in June and St. John the Evangelist in December. The Lodge would assemble and march to church for an appropriate sermon, and then repair to the festive board for good food and toasts. The first president attended many of these festivals.We might note that in Philadelphia on December 27, 1778, he marched between the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master on the way to church services, and Rev. Wm. Smith, Grand Chaplain of Pennsylvania, delivered the message.

Washington took part in many Masonic ceremonies, but the one that received the widest publicity and had the mot written about it at the time, was the occasion when he acted as Grand Master of Maryland and laid the cornerstone of the Capitol while he was the president. Our school history books never reveal this fact. One peculiarity of the occasion was that the cornerstone was laid in the Southeast corner, instead of the Northeast corner as it usual. No explanation is given for this, but there is conjecture that it was because it pointed towards Mr. Vernon. We shall never know.

When Washington was inaugurated as President, he was administered the oath of office by Chancellor Livingston, Grand Master of New York. The bible was from St. John’s Lodge in New York City. After he had kissed the open Bible, the leaf was folded, and the Bible was returned to the Altar from which it had been taken. It is still well preserved and bears Washington’s likeness and this inscription, “On this Sacred Volume, on the 30th Day of April AL 5789 n the City of New York was administered to George Washington the First President of the United States of America, the oath to support the Constitution of the Untied States.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONThis important ceremony was performed by the M.W.G. Master of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York Robert B. Livingston, Chancellor of the State.”

“Fame spread her wings and loud her trumpet blew.Great Washington is near: what praise his due?What title shall he have? She paused and said,Not one. His name alone strikes every title dead.”

Do you suppose that perhaps he may have remembered the first obligation he took as a Mason, on a Masonic Bible? Perhaps he did. He was a Mason first, last and always.

Washington then prayed this inaugural prayer:

“Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou will keep the United States in Thy Holy protection; that Thou will incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large.”

During the war the Grand Lodges severed their relations with the Mother Grand Lodge of England. When they rewrote their constitutions, several of them were dedicated to Washington. He had been asked to serve as Grand Master of Pennsylvania, and several Grand Lodges proposed that he be chosen as General Grand Master. He wisely refused and used for his answer that, at the time, he had never been a Master of a Lodge.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONIn 1793 he wrote to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, “To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of Masonic institutions and it is most fervently to be wished that the conduct of every member of the Fraternity, as well as the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is topromote the happiness of the human race.”

At another time, while he was still president, he made this statement, “My best ambition ever aimed at the unbiased approbation of my fellow citizens, it is peculiarly pleasing to find my conduct so affectionately approved by a fraternity whose association is founded in justice and benevolence.” At another time, “I shall be happy on every occasion toevince my regard for the fraternity.”

Shortly after Washington returned to Mr. Vernon after his second term, his lodge sent him a congratulatory letter and invited him to attend at a time convenient to him. He wrote his reply, and when he attended on April 1, 1797, it was readat the meeting and was as follows:“Brethren of Ancient York Masons of Lodge No. 22:

While my heart acknowledges with Brotherly Love your affectionate congratulations on my retirement from the arduous toils of the past years, my gratitude is no less excited by your kind wishes for your future happiness.

If it had pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to make me a humble instrument to promote the welfare and happiness of my fellowmen, my exercises have been abundantly recompensed bythe kind partiality with which they have been received; and the assurance you give me of your belief that I have acted upon the square in my public capacity, will be among my principle enjoyments in this Terrestrial Lodge.”

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONThis letter is in the possession of Alexandria Washington Lodge No. 22. If Freemasonry had been castigated by Washington in his Farewell Address, as is alleged by some sources, would he have written such a letter and attended lodge a short time later? After this meeting, the Lodge went in procession to Mr. Albert’s Tavern, where they partook of an elegant dinner, andthe following toasts were given:

1. Prosperity to the Most Ancient and Honorable Craft;2. To all those who live within the Compass and the Square;3. The Temple Liberty, may its pillars be the Poles, its canopy Heaven, and its votaries all mankind;4. The virtuous Nine;5. The United States of America;6. The Grand Master of Virginia;7. All oppressed and distressed wherever dispersed;8. Mason’s wives and Mason’s bairns, and all who wish to lay in Mason’s arms (!);9. May brotherly love unite all nations;10. The Lodge at Alexandria and all Masons throughout the world (given by Washington);11. To our most respected Brother, George Washington (which was drunk with all Masonic honors).All was not smooth sailing for Washington as president. It was during his second term that a great antagonism

arose towards Freemasonry. There was an organization, or society, known as the “Illuminati.” It was claimed by the enemies of Freemasonry that the Illuminati Society was an integral part of Freemasonry, and that its plan was to overthrow the government. This Society was very popular in France, and it did have some bodies meeting in America. Some people were never convinced, even though told so by Washington, that Masonry had no dealings with the group.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASON

Also, towards the end of his term as president, there were many so-called Secret Societies formed that were actually political in scope. George Washington was strong in a crisis, and as is usual in such times, aroused antagonisms and personal animosities. There were several bitter minorities aroused and they broke one of the oldest Lodges in Philadelphia. When the personal feelings had calmed down, the faction that had favored Washington got the Lodge’s charter back.

There was great enmity between Washington and Jefferson. They were miles apart politically, and Washington never forgave Jefferson for his derogatory remarks during the war. Even at that, Washington recognized Jefferson’s intellectand appointed him to his cabinet. Jefferson eventually resigned and continued sniping at Washington and trying to undermine him. Three of the most important things they disagreed about were: (a) Washington’s desire for a strong national government,(b) his declaration of neutrality between France and her monarchical enemies, and (c) John Jay’s imperfect commercial treaty with England.

History has proven that Washington was correct in his treatment of these important decisions. At the time it took some of the bitterest political struggles in our history for Washington to get them across to the people.

In the bitter fight against Washington by his Masonic antagonists, many accusations were made about his being a Mason. They even construed parts of his farewell address as Anti-Masonic. Such was the farthest from his meaning and feelings when he spoke of “secret societies.” What he actually had in mind were the many political societies springing up which were anti-government.

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MASONIC EDUCATIONGEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASONThese societies originated in Europe, spread to England and then to America.

In 1799 England enacted legislation against secret societies, but Freemasonry was exempted. It must be remembered that the anti-Masonic feeling was being generated and reached its peak after the Morgan Affair. In 1833 John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, said that he had never heard Washington say one word about Masonry, and Marshall himself had only been in a Lodge once. He said this in spite of the fact that he (Marshall) had been Grand Master ofMasons in Virginia in 1793-1795.

In 1798, during the time France was seizing our merchant ships and we were almost at war again, Washington was made Commander-in-Chief and held the office until his death.

On December 11, 1799, he was out working on his plantation, and got caught in a sleet and hail storm. Although he caught cold, he was out all the next day marking trees to be removed to improve the view from the portico of Mr. Vernon to the river. He was advised to take a cold remedy (by his wife?) but refused. It turned out to be one of his greatest mistakes, as he never recovered from the pneumonia that developed from the cold. He was bled twice and given copious doses of calomel and tartar emetic.

Three physicians attended him, of whom two were Masons and one of those two was Master of his Lodge. Washington had a Masonic Funeral service and many Masonic memorial services, as news of his death spread to the various lodges in different parts of the new country. He had lived a Masonic life for 47 years. In this time he had gained many honors and the love and respect of his fellow countrymen. He is truly our most famous Freemason.

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MASONIC TRIVIAIn order to build the The White House, the Federal Government employed stonemasons from Scotland. Some of these immigrant were also Freemasons and with architect James Holban, formed Federal Lodge in 1793. During the White House full renovation in 1950, President Truman discovered stones with Masons' marks. Recognizing them as important Masonic relics, he sent one to every American Grand Lodge and other important Masonic organizations.

Ground breaking for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial took place on June 5, 1922 in the rain. MWB Louis A. Watres, a past Grand Master of Pennsylvania and MWB Charles H. Callahan, a future Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Virginia A.F. & A.M. shoveled the first spade of dirt

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MASONIC TRIVIAThe Lodge of Journeymen Masons No8, Edinburgh is a Lodge under the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland. The Lodge of Journeymen Masons is a most unusual Lodge which has a unique place in Masonic history. There are many interesting and unique aspects connected with The Lodge of Journeymen Masons and its history: Probably none more so than in the fact that it has never, atany time, been granted a charter The story begins centuries before the actual formation of the Lodge. The forefathers of the City of Edinburgh were far sighted enough throughout the centuries to keep detailed written records -Acts of Parliament, Royal Charters, etc.

In one of these Acts of Parliament, dated 1424,we find reference to the crafts" It is ordained that in ilke (each) Towne of the Realm of ilk sindrie Craft used therein, be chosen a wise man of that craft...Shall be halden Deakon or Maister-man....to govern and assat akk warjesthat beis maid be the Craftes-men of that craft.“

(In modern English, it would read, "It is decreed that in each town of the realm, each craft employed in that town shall choose a wise man of that craft and install him as Deacon or Master to govern and evaluate all work made by the craftsmen of that craft." In 1469 the Town Council of Edinburgh began granting Charters of Incorporation or Seals of Cause to various craft bodies so that the craftsmen could have some say in the election of magistrates. At the head of each Incorporation was a Deacon

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MASONIC TRIVIAA special communication of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in Arizona was held on Monday, November 12, 1923, at 3 o'clock pm in Tucson, Arizona for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of Tucson High Magnet School. WMB Harry Drachman served as Grand Master and WB Nelson C. Bledsoe served as Senior Grand Warden. The movie Can't Buy Me Love was filmed there

Signers of The Declaration of Independence that were Masons; Gunning Bedford Jr. Delaware, John Blair Virginia, David Brearley New Jersey, Jacob Broom Delaware, Daniel Carroll Maryland, Jonathan Dayton New Jersey, John Dickinson Delaware, Benjamin Franklin Pennsylvania, Nicolas Gilman New Hampshire, Rufus King Massachusetts, William Peterson New Jersey, George Washington Virginia

The first Grand Lodges in the United Stated and the year

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TALES OF ARIZONA MASONRY 1882-2016Masonic Lodges Contribute to Welfare of Old PuebloGeorge J. Roskruge, Father Masonry, Was Important Factor in Establishment of Schools here: Active in Public AffairsBy Oney Anderson, Jr. Arizona Daily Star February 22, 1929George J. Roskruge, 33rd degree Inspector General, Father of Masonry in Arizona, was born in Cornwall, England, April 10, 1845, and died in Tucson July 27, 1929, thus breaking another link in the Fraternal chain. He was buried with full Masonic and military honors. “Uncle George” as he was affectionately calledby his many friends and by his Masonic brothers, was buried on Monday, July 30th. The services were held in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, by the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Arizona, Grand Master Lloyd C. Henning reading the ritual of the Blue Lodge.A man of utmost attainments, Mr. Roskruge excelled in any activity that engaged his interests. The father of Masonry in Arizona, the Mason has been so honored by his brothers as he stood at the peak of his profession, while in Marksmanship, a lifetime hobby with Uncle George, there was none more expert in a country of skilled marksmen.Mr. Roskruge was an important factor in the establishment of schools here in the early days, andwas a close associate of Governor Safford, Father of Arizona’s public school system, whose roommate he was at times. He was an active member of the school board for years and a Regent of the university when that institute was established. He served as secretary of the board of regents for years.

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TALES OF ARIZONA MASONRY 1882-2016Masonic Lodges Contribute to Welfare of Old PuebloCrossed Atlantic in 1870Born in Corwall England, April 16, 1845, Roskruge began his life in American as a cook and packer for Case, Deputy United States surveyor, who was then running the fifth standard parallel north from Partridge Creek to the Colorado River. Mr. Roskruge had left his country in 1878 crossing the Atlantic to America and traveling to Denver, Colorado. He was there employed by Lawrence H. Greenleaf and Gardner Brewer, but at the end of the time in company with his adventurous spirits, he determined to visit Arizona, which was then merely a wilderness. Uncle George’s greatest triumph of all however, was achieved in Arizona Masonry. He was without doubt the greatest force in the development of that organization in the state and his service record as follows:His connection with the order began June 16, 1870, when he was made a Master Mason in England. On November 28, 1882 he was exalted to the Sublime Royal Arch Degree in Tucson Chapter Number 3, and two years afterwards admired and passed as a Royal and Select Master Mason in California Council Number 1 in San Francisco. He was created a Knight Templar in Arizona Commandery Number 1 on may 1, 1882 and in August of the following year was elected an honorary member of Tucson Lodge Number 4 F & AM in recognition of services rendered to the craft. He was on April 11, 1913 elected an honorary member of the Masonic Veterans Association of the Pacific Coast. His admission into Islam Temple A.A. O.N.M.S. took place in September 1924 as a charter member and two years previous he had received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite from the Fourth to the thirty second inclusive. Knights Commander Court of Honor.The Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States in October 1898, elected him a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, and on January 24, 1894 he was crowned Sovereign Inspector General Honorary.

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TALES OF ARIZONA MASONRY 1882-2016Masonic Lodges Contribute to Welfare of Old PuebloThe Grand Master of Knights Templar of the United States, Sir La Rue Thomas on the 28th of November 1894 appointed Sir Roskruge Inspector of Grand and Subordinate Commandery of the fifteenth district of the United States, embracing Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona. Mr. Roskruge acquired his title as the Father of Masonry in Arizona from the fact that when, on the 23rd of March 1882, the Grand Lodge of Arizona was formed, he was elected Grand Secretary and has servedcontinuously as such to the time of his death, with the exception of the years 1889 and 1890 when he served as Deputy Grand Master and as Grand Master.

Eminent in SouthwestMr. Roskruge was easily one of the most distinguished and eminent representatives in the southwest. The benevolent and upright principles for which the order stands, he made a guiding rule of his life, and was an honorable, upright, progressive, and loyal citizen. Honored by the Masons of Arizona, with all the dignities that it was in their power to bestow, he by his service had earned all they gave, and wearing his many titles with unassuming modesty, he was loved as well.

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TALES OF ARIZONA MASONRY 1882-2016Masonic Lodges Contribute to Welfare of Old PuebloHis age made his death not unexpected, and yet to his many friends it was a shock. He was a delightful companion, full of wit, story or antidote. His knowledge of Masonic Law and history made him a walking encyclopedia. He was a charitable man. His purse was ever open to the needy, and his deeds of kindness, known only to the recipients, were unnumbered. He was a devoted Mason, an honest, upright gentleman, a true friend, of whom it may well be said that “whatever he did, he did it well”The spring Scottish Rite reunion class will be named the Roskruge class in further honor of his memory.

“His life was gentle; and theelements

So mix’d in him, that NatureMight stand up

And any to all the world “this Was a man”

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FUND RAISERSThe Phoenicia Lodge No. 58 F&AM Raffle!

They're here!! The Phoenicia 58 Skateboard project is in full effect. Limited edition Skateboards sporting an original Wes Humpston design on a Big Foot template. Handmade and silk screened in the USA by Splitt Lipp Manufacturing in California. Custom designed by the one and only, Wes Humpston. Legendary Dogtown Skateboard artist and skater. Only 50 of these decks were made by Splitt Lipp Mfg. in California, USA. Less than half of the run are still available to Freemasons and non-Masons alike. Using the original 1978 Bigfoot template, each deck was shaped and hand silkscreened to Wes’s specifications. Original owners to be included on the “Wes Deck Registry”A donation of $150 per board secures a great piece of Skateboarding and Masonic history. Only 50 boards were made in this run.

For more information, pleasecontact Phoenicia Lodge No. 58 directly at info@phoenicia58.org

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February 8, 2018 Safford No. 16https://www.facebook.com/groups/156141284847387

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February 8, 2018 Pinal Lodge No. 30www.facebook.com/pinallodge30

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February 8, 2018 Yuma No. 17www.facebook.com/groups/165341547176775

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February 10, 2018 White Mountain No. 3 10:00 am Stated Meeting

February 13, 2018 Ray-Winkleman No. 247:30 pm Meeting

February 15, 2018 Eloy Lodge No. 46www.facebook.com/Eloy-Lodge-No-46-of-Free-Accepted-Masons-of-Arizona-494580944085012

February 16, 2018 Gila Valley Lodge No. 9www.facebook.com/gilavalley9 @gilavalleylodge

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February 1, 2018 Flagstaff No. 7www.facebook.com/groups/

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February 7, 2018 Mohave Valley No. 687:30 pm Stated Meeting

February 12, 2018 Winslow No. 13OV from SGD Randy Jager

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February 12, 2018 Kingman No. 227:30 pm Stated Meeting

February 13, 2018 White River No. 62www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62

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February 13, 2018 Sy Harrison No. 70www.facebook.com/Sy-Harrison-Masonic-Lodge-70

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February 13, 2018 Aztlan No. 1www.facebook.com/Aztlan-Lodge-1 @aztlanlodge1

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February 13, 2018 Havasu No. 64www.facebook.com/Havasu-Masonic-Lodge-No-64-F-AM-

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February 14, 2018 Williams Grand Canyon No. 387:30 pm Stated Meeting

February 14, 2018 Central Arizona No. 14www.facebook.com/CentralAZLodge14

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February 14, 2018 Chalcedony No. 67:30 pm Stated Meeting

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February 1, 2018 Montezuma No. 35OV from JGW Greg Vasquez

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February 1, 2018 Scottsdale No. 43www.facebook.com/scottsdalemasoniclodge

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February 6, 2018 Arizona Lodge No. 2www.facebook.com/ArizonaLodge2

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February 7, 2018 Paradise Valley Silver Trowel No. 29www.facebook.com/Paradise-Valley-Silver-Trowel-Lodge-No29-F-AM

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February 10, 2018 Hiram Daylight No. 73www.facebook.com/HiramDaylightLodgeNo73

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February 13, 2018 Phoenicia No. 58www.facebook.com/Phoenicia58

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February 13, 2018 Wayfarer No. 50OV from SGD Randy Jager

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February 14, 2018 El Quixote No. 83www.facebook.com/groups/elquixote83

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February 14, 2018 Sahuaro No. 45www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro45

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February 17, 2018 Arizona Sunrise No. 8810:00 am Stated Meeting

February 19, 2018 Pioneer No. 82www.facebook.com/pioneermasons

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February 26, 2018 Hunters Paradise No. 85www.facebook.com/Hunters-Paradise-Lodge-85-F-AM

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February 5, 2018 King Solomon No. 5www.facebook.com/groups/

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February 1, 2018 Perfect Ashlar No. 12www.facebook.com/groups

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February 10, 2018 Camp Stone No. 77www.facebook.com/groups

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February 13, 2018 Wilcox No. 107:00 pm Stated Meeting

February 13, 2018 Mount Moriah No. 197:00 pm Stated Meeting

February 14, 2018 Nogales No. 117:30 pm Stated Meeting

February 20, 2018 Green Valley No. 71www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71

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February 26, 2018 San Pedro No. 55www.facebook.com/groups/sanpedro55

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February 5, 2018 Marion McDaniel No. 56www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56

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February 5, 2018 Adobe No. 41https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/

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February 7, 2018 Aaron No. 49OV from DGM Craig Grosswww.facebook.com/groups/

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February 10, 2018 Jerusalem Daylight No. 6612:00 pm Meeting

February 13, 2018 Oasis No. 52www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52 @oasis52tucson

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February 13, 2018 Nelson C Bledsoe No. 74www.facebook.com/profile

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February 14, 2018 Epes Randolph No. 32www.facebook.com/groups/1033656566693307

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February 14, 2018 Builders No. 607:30 pm Stated Meeting

February 19, 2018 Anahuac No. 817:00 pm Stated Meeting

February 26, 2018 Downtown No. 86www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM

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February 6, 2018 Oriental Lodge No. 20www.facebook.com/Oriental20

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February 7, 2018 Prometheus Lodge No. 87http://tinyurl.com/j9xgqne @PrometheusAZ

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February 8, 2018 Apache Lodge No. 697:00 pm Meeting

February 13, 2018 Chandler-Thunderbird No. 15www.facebook.com/ChandlerThunderbird @Thunderbird15AZ

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February 1, 2018 Glendale No. 23www.facebook.com/glendaleaz2 @glendaleaz23

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February 6, 2018 Camelback Daylight No. 75www.facebook.com/camelback.daylight

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February 6, 2018 Peoria No. 31www.facebook.com/FreemasonsPeoriaLodge31

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February 8, 2018 Sun City No. 727:30 pm Stated Meeting

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February 10, 2018 Grand Lodge of ArizonaGrand Line 1st Degree at Scottsdale Lodge No. 43

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March 23-24, 2018 Grand Lodge of ArizonaGrand Lodge Leadership Conference

Holiday InnCasa Grande, Arizona

March 31, 2018 Grand Lodge of Arizona One Day Master Mason Class

El Zaribah Shrine Temple552 N. 40th St.Phx, Arizona

April 7, 2018 Phoenix York Rite Bodies Knights Templar Ball

Palmbrook Country Club9350 W. Greenway RdSun City, Arizona

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April 7, 2018 Phoenix York Rite Bodies Knights Templar Ball

Palmbrook Country Club9350 W. Greenway RdSun City, Arizona

May 13, 2018 Kingman Lodge No. 22Hualapai Mountain Outdoor Third Degree

RSVP to WB John Huth(928) 727-6818

May 31 – June 2, 2018 Grand Lodge of ArizonaGrand Lodge 136th Annual Communication

Wild Horse Pass Resort and CasinoChandler, Arizona

June 23, 2018 White River Lodge No. 62White Mountain Lodge No. 3

Dutch Mountain Degree10:00 am Degree Begins

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Lodge Perpetual Life MembershipDid you know that Perpetual Life Memberships are available from the Lodge? It is not too late before the end of the year!18 years old through 35 years old is 25 times the annual Lodge dues36 years old through 50 years old is 20 times the annual Lodge dues51 years old through 65 years old is 15 times the annual Lodge dues66 years old and above is 10 times the annual Lodge dues!

Contact the Lodge Secretary for a Perpetual Life Membership Application!

Memorial Perpetual MembershipDo you have a Masonic family member, Masonic friend or notable Mason that you would like to recognize at your Lodge? Recent changes in the Arizona Masonic Code now allow you to purchase Memorial Life membership for any deceased Mason that you wish to memorialize in your Lodge Perpetual Life Fund. The fee for these Memberships is only 10 times dues ($1400). The Deceased Mason’s name will remain on the Lodge’s register in perpetuity and the Lodge will receive an annuity from this donation every yearContact the Lodge Secretary for a Memorial Perpetual Membership Application for that someone special!

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Brethren, Friends, and Family,This year the Masonic Charities of Arizona approved 18 grants totaling $30,000 to organizations throughout Arizona. These 501c3 charitable organizations provide much needed services to their communities. Those services include assistance to our Veterans at the three VA Hospitals in Arizona, Domestic abuse shelters, child learning disabilities, training and assistance forpeople with special needs, support for soldiers abroad, Adult literacy programs and Personal hygiene kits for the working poor and homeless. We are able to award these Grants from the income of our investment fund, Lodge and Personal donations and support from Grand Lodge. In order to keep up with the desire to expand our Grant distribution to more organizations and communities around the State we ask for your help. We have registered with the Amazon Smile Foundation. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization selected by their customers. For Amazon customers to select the Masonic Charities of Arizona to receive these donations go to http://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2746389 to automatically select us. Or you can go to www.smile.amazon.com and you will be prompted to select a charity. Now you are ready to shop and support the Masonic Charities of Arizona. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Charities of Arizona extends our appreciation to all of you for your support. Fraternally,Jim BakerSecretary, Masonic Charities of Arizonawww.masoniccharitiesaz.comjhb4557@gmail.com 520-518-0409

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2018 Arizona Grand Lodge OfficersGrand Master: Scott Thomas (15, 23, 43)Deputy Grand Master: Craig Gross (4,74)Senior Grand Warden: Greg Vasquez (15)Junior Grand Warden: Boyd Robertson (1)Senior Grand Deacon: Randy Jager (52)Junior Grand Deacon: Jim Baker (9)Senior Grand Steward: George Rusk (20)Junior Grand Steward: Darrel “Po-Po Mandrell (15,75)Very Worshipful Grand Secretary: James Rowan (43)Very Worshipful Grand Treasurer: Michael McGee (13,50)Grand Lecturer: Ron N. Allen (4,55,74,81)Grand Chaplin: Jason Stryker (86, 56)Grand Orator: Ahmet S. Erdemir (32,41)Grand Marshall: Lance Brown (7)Grand Editor: Roger Biede III (9)Grand Bible Bearer: Jesse Lee (43)Grand Sword Bearer: Michael Bernhardt (45)Grand Pursuivant: Mark Brown (43,85)Grand Standard Bearer: Michael A. Dale (17)Grand Organist: Carlos Rausch (43)Grand Tyler: Matthew Reidmiller (53,77)

District 1: Keith McCormack District 13: Jeff HortonDistrict 2: David Sahady District 14: Kirk Lockett, Sr. District 3: Damon Krieg District 15: Roderic WagonerDistrict 4: Clayton J. Howard District 16: Lyle AdamsDistrict 5: James E. Grier District 17: Robert L. Hill District 6: Mikel White District 18: Bill CramerDistrict 7: Vince Santos District 19: James Wild District 8: Robin Settlemeyer District 20: Mark H. NeilsenDistrict 9: James Xie District 21: Dean MillardDistrict 10: Gerry Massey District 22: Matt MorralesDistrict 11: L. Grand Hayes District 23: James E. Watson District 12: Michael Gatti District 24: John Escapule

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2018 Arizona DDGL’sDistrict 1: Jason D. Morrett District 13: Jason MichlowitzDistrict 2: Cal D. Magness District 14: Leigh Creighton District 3: Bob S. Goble District 15: Gus PortilloDistrict 4: John Reynolds District 16: Richard Hendrickson

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