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November 2013
Vol. VII Issue VIX
FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF FLORIDA 200 Richey Road Leesburg, Florida 34748 Phone: 352-787-5696
Chartered January 15th, 1868
Trestle Board WHank DeBerry (Paula).. 330-7311 Trestle Board Printing Leesburg Printing .. 787-3348 Mike Mason
Lodge Mentors Chairman WLarry Duff, WHank DeBerry, all Past Masters Catechism Chairman WDon McIntyre, Sr., WRandy Jesmok Petitions Chairman W Hank DeBerry, all members Investigations W John Haas, RW Ken Graves Funeral Chairman James Reynolds Jr., RWKen Graves, Officers & Members Activities & Awards Chairman WM Jim Angelos, WJohn Haas Officers meet at 6:00pm, first stated meeting, Committee Chairman meet the second meeting of each month for business and planning.
November. Yes this was the month that a surrender that was supposed to end all wars was made. Yes many years ago it was signed in a time when all it took to consummate a deal was made on a hand shake. People believed in each other, their government, and their country. After another World War and several other wars for various reasons that only politicians know. Our Country made the month of November a month of Thanks to Our Veterans month. Yes! Thanks to the Veterans for saving us from being forced into speaking German, Italian, Japanese. Korean, and hopefully no other foreign language in the future. You people who spat on returning veterans, demeaned them at every opportunity, YOU should have been thankful that they, the Veterans, kept our shores free. Because you would have been shot and killed on the spot by the conquering enemy. In keeping with the honoring of our Veterans, I would like to have all Veterans wear your uniforms to our stated communications for the month of November. If you don't have a uniform, and you still have your hard earned medals, wear them on a jacket to Lodge AND BE PROUD!!! We all, the Veterans, had a job to do and we did it. Some of us lucky ones came back in one piece. Some were wounded, and "Alas Brother" some did not. God Bless America. and ALL YOU VETERANS. Thank You and God bless you all. WM JAMES ANGELOS
Chaplins Corner Brothers, we as Master Masons, are entitled to a Masonic burial service. It can only be done if the Lodge know that is your wish. You must inform your loved ones of your wishes or at least write them down where those wishes may be found and followed up on. It is totally up to you Brother. At the writing of this article, there is no further word on Brother Jim Scarmada. He is still I the hospital in serious condition from his accident. We all need to keep him and his family in our prayers for a speedy recovery. We also have not heard anything further on Brother Richard Dick Winkle and again we offer him and his family our most sincere prayers. Brothers please, if you know of any sick or distressed Brothers or their families please contact me or the Secretary so that we can offer our assistance if needed. Please contact the Lodge with any information at 787-5696. May the Great Architect watch over and keep you all safe. Chaplin - Jim Reynolds
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From the Secretarys Desk My Brothers, as you know I read all the letters and flyers that come to the Lodge whether it be by paper, mail either electronic or snail mail. I recently read the Trestle Board of our Sister Lodge in the Villages, and the Secretary there has come up with a novel way of recording the attendance of the Brothers to Masonic functions and enabling us to get the Masonic Education Award from Grand Lodge. We must have a minimum amount of 70 points to win the award and whenever a Brother attends an MLT class or School of Instruction, we receive points (IF they are recorded). I will have these forms at the secretaries desk and on a clip outside the office so that all who attend can fill one out and then just put it in the slot in the Secretarys door and I will collect them and enter them into the records. I have included a page of these forms on page 6, that can be printed out and cut apart. I think this is a very easy way to track a very difficult task, so please Brothers, give it a shot and if it doesnt work at least we have tried. Otherwise Brothers, I fear we wont be getting the award this next year, as our attendance at Masonic education functions has been abysmal. I include myself in this as I have not been going either. I will be attending as many as possible from now on. Brothers, once again we have had a Brother pass without us being notified. Brother Arthur Lambright passed all the way back in February of 2012! That is over two years ago and we have kept him on the Emeritus List for the last four years! If you Brothers dont let someone know your wishes then we cannot fulfill our Masonic Obligation to you as a Brother Mason to send you to the Celestial Lodge above or to assist your widow as she should be assisted if she needs help. Put the information in your will or in some prominent place that your loved ones will see when it is your time. Please also update your address and phone number with the Secretary so we can let you know of events happening and changes being made. This information is kept private and no one else other than the Master and myself as Secretary will receive it! Dont forget our Called Communication the 25th and come see how our officers can do in another station.
s documented that as early as 1600, the Lodge of Edinburgh began to admit non-operative Freemasons. In June 1600, the Laird of Auchinleck was made a Speculative member the first authentic record of the making of such a member. During a meeting on 24 August 1721 at which time the Grand Master of England was present; the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, the Treasurer, the Deacon Convener Trades, and the Clerk to the Dean of the Guild Court were admitted as members. (Continued page 5)
W Hank DeBerry
(Continued from page 4) This date is thought to mark the changeover from Operative to Speculative Freemasonry in Scotland. Edinburgh Lodge No. 1 was demolished in 1787 and the members continued to meet in several locations until 1893 when the new building was constructed and is still in operation today. Because Edinburgh Lodge No. 1 claims the rank of having: the oldest Masonic minutes The Lodge of Records where the first Operative to Speculative Freemasonry began
And, therefore, due to these documented minutes, claims its title as the oldest Masonic Lodge in the world.
And now for the rest of the story Mother Kilwinning the oldest Masonic Lodge in the world? It is number 0 on the Roll and is reputed to be the oldest Lodge not only in Scotland, but the world. In the year 1140, the Abbey of Kilwinning was constructed for an order of monks. It is said at this time traveling Freemason architects were in this area and there is every reason to believe these men were the architects who constructed the Abbey. According to one article I read, the Lodge was founded in the Chapter House within the Abbey and remained there until 1560 at which time the Earl of Eglinton had the building destroyed during the Reformation Period. The Lodge continued to operate at different locations until 1893 when a permanent location was constructed and is still in operation today. Now, here is where disputes come into play. Mother Kilwinnings Lodge records only date back to 1642. Previous records are thought to have been destroyed during the destruction of the building or by fire. So, without this written proof, Lodge minutes of meeting, how can one really be sure it was a working Lodge? Therefore while Lodge of Edinburgh, No. 1 has the oldest Masonic Lodge minutes, it may very well be possible that another Lodge may be able to claim the title of oldest Masonic Lodge in the world. Ill let you decide
Name(s) of Those Who Attended: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Date(s) Attended: _____________________________________________________________________ Function/Activity/Training/Etc. Attended: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Number of Hours Involved:______________________________________________________________ Location of Activity: ___________________________________________________________________ Please leave completed slips on the Secretarys desk at the Stated Communications, or email W. Hank DeBerry with this information at hdeberry@embarqmail.com, hdeberry@embarqmail.com or place them in the slot on the Secretarys door.
Name(s) of Those Who Attended: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Date(s) Attended: _____________________________________________________________________ Function/Activity/Training/Etc. Attended: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Number of Hours Involved:______________________________________________________________ Location of Activity: ___________________________________________________________________ Please leave completed slips on the Secretarys desk at the Stated Communications, or email W. Hank DeBerry with this information at hdeberry@embarqmail.com, or place them in the slot in the Secretarys door
Name(s) of Those Who Attended: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Date(s) Attended: _____________________________________________________________________ Function/Activity/Training/Etc. Attended: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Number of Hours Involved:______________________________________________________________ Location of Activity: ___________________________________________________________________ Please leave completed slips on the Secretarys desk at the Stated Communications, or email W. Hank DeBerry with this information at hdeberry@embarqmail.com, or place them in the slot in the Secretarys door
Dear Brothers, Companions, and Sir Knights, Please mark your calendar for Sunday, November 3rd. Come and show your support for one of our Masonic Youth organizations.
November
Nov 2 - First Saturday Breakfast 8:00 - 10: 00 AM Nov 3 - Jobs Daughters - Daytona Beach 2:00 PM Nov 4 - Boy Scout Troop 1 Meeting 7:00 PM Nov 5 - Stated Communication 7:00 PM Nov 7 - Order of the Eastern Star Mtg. 7:30 PM Nov 10 - Second Sunday Dinner 11:30 - 1:00 PM Nov 11 - Boy Scout Troop 1 Meeting 7:00 PM Nov 13 - Open Books - Tavares Lodge 6:30 PM
SUPREME GUARDIAN VISIT NOVEMBER 3, 2013 YOU ARE CORIALLY INVITED TO OUR SUPREME GUARDIAN PATTY REARDONS FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO BETHEL #UD OF MELBOURNE/DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA. WE ARE HAVING SUPPER AT 2PM AND THE COST IS $10 PER PERSON. OUR BUSINESS MEETING IS AT 4PM. WE ARE ALSO CROWNING DAD TOMMY TURLINGTON THE DDGM OF DISTRICT #16 AS OUR COUNCILS BETHEL BEAU. COME SEE HIS OFFICIAL CROWNING. ADDRESS: HALIFAX LODGE, 135 ORANGE AVE. DAYTONA BEACH PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 TH CONTACT: MOM HILLARY COHAN CELL PHONE (386) 473-0495 or samtheharley1234@aol.com
Nov 18 - Boy Scout Troop 1 Meeting 7:00 PM Nov 20 - Masters & Wardens Groveland 7:30 PM Nov 23 - Boy Scout Troop 1 Meeting 7:00 PM Nov 25 - Called Comm. - Step-Up Night 7:00 PM Nov 27 - School of Instruction Groveland 7:30 PM Nov 28 - Thanksgiving Dec 7 - First Saturday Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM
ATTENTION!!!
Unless absolutely Necessary, Please do not Drive on the grass at the Lodge! It is leaving ruts and the lawn is starting to wash out! Thank You!
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Bob and Carolyn Browning Leo and Patsy Blum Ken and Jean Graves Betsy Jordon Jim Angelos Forrest and Ann Case Pete and Nancy Taylor Joe Sellers Randy and Joye Jesmok Thomas and Lyn Russell Terry and Judy Shook Dick and Jackie Frazier Mike and Judy Hartman OES Chapter 84 Gareth and Maria Rouillard Bob Fickies Arthur L. Burke Michael Maravich
Robert and Wilma Braun Richard and Marjorie Jones Hank and Paula DeBerry John and Tina Haas Saul and Joanne Goodkin Richard Ecott Theodore Patten Larry and Brenda Duff Joseph and Anna Brearly Jack Welch Penturff Pedro Arroyo Clifford and Carolyn Frazier Ed and Pat Kerr George and Ruth Wikane RW Joseph T. Price Ron Glover Ed Spencer John and Jeanice Schneider
Dean and Linda Sever Tom and Barbara Mansur George Shoemaker Don and Nina McIntyre Todd and Eva Ball Bill and Sharen Aston Jim Weekley Edwin and Wanda Robbins Jim Cass Joe Schlegal Sam and Karen Getter Lee and Donna Frazier Robert and Glenda Knott Kenneth Hamilton Jim and Becky Campbell Mid FL Lakes Hi-12 #522 Van Ganaway Chevrolet Robert and Wilma Braun
If you would like to be a sponsor in 2013, please see the secretary with your donation. Your donations are applied to the monthly mailing costs of the Trestle Board, we need 60 sponsors to cover the yearly mailing costs. Sponsorship is $20.00 for the year or any part thereof. Our Goal for this year is 60 sponsors. Please consider a sponsorship.
A man only learns in two ways, one by reading , and the other by association with smarter people.
Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in. Andrew Jackson - Freemason
November Birthdays
Richard Newman Jeffery Lamb Thomas Quick Jr. Thomas Mansur Edward Bergman Jason Driggers Wannie Frazier Clyde Waller Joseph Brearley Joseph Dykes
11/11 Roger Sutton 11/11 Gary Kapit 11/16 Ed Spencer 11/19 Michael Abendschein 11/24 William Ranquist
Lake/Sumter York Rite Bodies - Meetings at Leesburg Lodge 58 11/24 Ronald Glover Eustis Chapter No. 33, Meets on the first Wednesday at 7:30 PM 11/24 William Fohey Golden Triangle Council No. 28Royal & Select Masters 11/27 Robert Gleckler Meets first Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Chapter and Council will alternate on who begins first.
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Triangle Commandery No. 38 Knights TemplarMeets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM, except in July and August.
Birthday Brothers!
Editors Note: All articles and information must be received by the editor prior to the 23rd of the publishing month for inclusion in the next issue. Articles can be e-mailed to: leesburglodge58@centurylink.net
Clara Barton the Angel of the Battlefield Clara Barton known as the Angel of the Battlefield during the Civil War, was a nurse, teacher, and humanitarian and today is honored as the Founder of the American Red Cross. Much of the inspiration for her life of service came from her father, Captain Stephen Barton, a Master Mason and a Royal Arch Mason, who impressed her with the tenets of Freemasonry. Captain Barton, was a native of Oxford, Massachusetts and enlisted at the age of 19 to fight in the Indian wars in the West under General Anthony Wayne. After his return to Oxford, he married and later moved to the farm where Clara was born. He was chosen as Captain of the militia and served as moderator of town meetings, selectman , and a member of the legislature. Two months after his marriage, he became a mason in Olive Branch Lodge. Brother Barton combined military spirit, gental disposition, and spirit of philanthropy characteristics inherited by his daughter. After his death, Clara said, As the daughter of an accepted Mason, he bade me seek and comfort the afflicted everywhere. Before his death, he presented his daughter with a gold Masonic emblem to wear in his memory for luck and protection. Clara Barton wore that emblem throughout the war and was never harmed. Later in life, Clara became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was initiated by none other than Rob Morris, the founder of the Order. Just after her initiation she said, My father was a Mason; to him it was a religion, and for the love and honor I bear him, I am glad to be connected with anything like this. (Source: Royal Arch Mason Magazine, Summer 2013, article by George L Marshall Jr.)
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SUNDAY DINNER
Leesburg Lodge No. 58 November 10, 2013 Menu
Turkey or Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Rolls Salad, Desserts (Sugar and Sugar-free) and Drinks
$9.00 Adults, under 14 $4.00
11:30 AM until 1:00 PM Please call the Lodge at 787-5696 or sign the guest list in the
lobby and provide the number attending with you,. This ensures enough food is purchased and prepared for all.
ALL MASONS, their families and friends are invited to our Monthly Second Sunday Dinners and First Saturday Breakfasts Help support your Blue Lodge, IT IS where all other Masonic Bodies Begin.
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Celebrating 145 years (1868 2012) in Leesburg, Fla. The Lakefront City
11:30 a.m. TO 1:00 p.m. Turkey or Ham, Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Taters, Carrots, Garden Salad, Rolls, Desserts (sugared and sugar free), Drinks
$9.00 per person, Children under 14 years of age $4.00 Menu items: November 11, 2013
SUNDAY DINNERS
the number of guests attending with you, this ensures enough food is prepared for all. ALL MASONS, their families and friends are invited . Menu suggestions welcomed, just fill out a comment card.
PLEASE call the Lodge at 787-5696, or sign the guest list in the foyer, provide Dont forget to call or sign -up!!!
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