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: [email protected]
Editor: Bro. Colin D. Amato Telephone: (707) 655-6975
e-mail: [email protected]
Vallejo Masonic NewsFriend to Friend, Brother to Brother
March 2018
MASTER Rollie Q. Caabay(Sophie)
Home: 707-558-8793/ Cell: 707-246-6376 [email protected]
SENIOR WARDEN Manuel “Sam” C. Sarmiento(Marilyn)
JUNIOR WARDEN
Gudalupe Thomas (Anita)Cellular: (510) 375-7126
TREASURER
Mario Cruz (Alejandra)(707) 373-2030
SECRETARY
Barry Hughes PM (Judy) 707-333-7866
SENIOR DEACON Mervyn B. Nicholas(Vera)
JUNIOR DEACON Troy Ruiz(Ludmilla)
(707) 342-6644 [email protected]
SENIOR STEWARD
Bryan Sheilds (Tatiyana)Home: (415) 446-8676
Email: [email protected]
JUNIOR STEWARD Brando Cruz (Marion)Home: (707) 853-3034
Email: [email protected]
MARSHALL Armand Ballesil (415) 370-6537
CHAPLAIN John Snell (Veltha)
(707) [email protected]
ORGANIST Eric Leigh Throne (Kerby)
(707) [email protected]
TILER Mike Nesmith
(707) 554-4937Email: [email protected]
OFFICER’S COACH Keith Wattles (Kim)
INSPECTOR OF THE 131st MASONIC DISTRICT
John L. Wasson PM (Pat) 707-552-2869
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
(Continued)
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