The Chalk. Harmonia Lodge No. 138 Free and Accepted Masons Chartered 1894 District 32 - Zone 9 M:.W :.Grand Lodge of Florida.

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1 The Chalk Harmonia Lodge No. 138 Free and Accepted Masons Chartered 1894 District 32 - Zone 9 M:.W :.Grand Lodge of Florida 122 Years of Masonry in West Palm Beach April 2016 April 9, 2016 Called Communication Bible & Apron Ceremony Dinner 6:30, Ceremony 7:15 April 11, 2016 Stated Communication Dinner 6:30, Mtg. 7:30 April 21, 2016 Table Lodge Dinner Called Communication Dinner & Program 6:30 April 25, 2016 Stated Communication *BYKOTA Joint Meeting* Dinner 6:30, Mtg. 7: Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida Telephone (561)

2 From the East From the East, During conversations with brothers through the years I ve noticed something that seems to be a common theme and also a major reason for people not attending lodge. It may not be what you think, we always hear that the lodges are getting older or they don t do anything interesting. While those are real problems there is another concern that has come either by complacency and sometimes choice, it is the loss of the lodge character. Lodges used to be grand places filled with history and tradition. There used to be rooms filled with artifacts from days gone by, elaborate furnishings and inspiring architecture. For the brothers that spent so many years and in some cases generations in the same lodge, it was regarded as a true second home. As career Masons we are not only brothers, we are family and the lodge becomes the place where the family gathers for good and on occasion, difficult times. Walking into lodge has a special feeling for me, it is warm and welcoming, and as I pass the photos of Masters of the past that adorn our walls and the seemingly unending collection of symbols and art I feel like I m part of something timeless. As our lodge has well over one hundred years of activity, there is much to explore and learn from. Lodges aren t just buildings or convenient structures where we meet, Masonic lodges are living history where tradition is passed down through words and deeds. Lodges are places where charitable actions are conceived, plans of action are refined and service rendered. Where we as citizens of our community come together in a common bond to do good to each other and those we encounter every day. Unfortunately, lodges ultimately suffer the same wear and tear as we humans, eventually they deteriorate and the decision must be made how to keep these wonderful places in operation. All too often the buildings are sold for the value of the land and the members strike out to find a new home. Newer buildings just don t have the grandeur and intricate architecture anymore. To hold lodge in a modern office space seems so lacking and disconnected from the rich warmth and traditions of times gone by. It is almost as if the ghosts of brethren past don t warm the halls with the feelings of fraternal bond. When brothers come to visit Harmonia lodge they often comment on how incredible our lodge is, how great the food is and how welcome they felt as they crossed the threshold. While I concede a Masonic lodge is far more than just a building, the atmosphere is set long before any visitor enters the front door. By reputation, Freemasonry offers the intrigue to the interested visitor, the handshake by a member creates the welcome feeling, but the overwhelming reverence felt upon entering a well-appointed lodge room says, I m home. See you in lodge! Fraternally, Charley Hogwood, Worshipful Master From the West From the West, Hello Brothers. Before we knew it, April snuck up on us. It s hard to believe the season is almost over. The end of the season is getting closer but the Lodge attendance is still growing. New faces are coming into our Lodge each week. All of your time and support makes this all possible my Brothers. First off, I want to congratulate our newly obligated Brothers who moved from darkness to light. It was an amazing and enjoyable night, and a privilege to watch them become initiated. The degree team did a great job and thank you to brother Mike Hart for his great lecture. Also, thank you to all the brothers who were present and showed their support. It is always a pleasure to see the members of Harmonia supporting their fellow brothers. Secondly, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the Brothers of the Lodge who have always and continue to support and help whenever a meeting is held. It makes everything easier and smoother and keeps things going. I look around and see how members and guests are appreciated and how everyone enjoys their nights with us. I feel proud and privileged to be one of you. I thank you all and let s continue to bind ourselves together and lift each other up. Mark your calendars for the following upcoming events: -Bible and Apron ceremony for Bill Murray on Saturday, April 9th, 6:30 PM. -Stated meeting- April 11 th, HPM Edgar Mitchell Memorial service 6:30 PM. -District 32 MM association picnic April 17 th at Buttonwood Park, Lantana 12 4pm. -Harmonia Table Lodge, April 21, 6:30 PM, MM only. -Stated meeting- April 25th- Joint meeting with Bykota Lodge. We will be preparing a full BBQ dinner for the meal prior to the meeting including hamburgers, hotdogs, accompanied with sides and fixings. Hope to see you all in Lodge! Ricky Espiritu, Senior Warden

3 From the South From the South, A special thanks to all the brothers who helped make our recent full moon outdoor EA degree a memorable success. Congratulations to SD Edmund Rodas who did an exceptional job as Worshipful Master, and to the entire degree team who did a fabulous job and represented Harmonia with excellence! Congratulations as well to all the brothers who were initiated! A special thanks to Bro. David Reilly for making sure all the details were attended to and the courtyard of the Scottish Rite was set up to perfection! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Grand Table Lodge taking place on Thursday, April 21st, that will honor Ill. R:.W:.Michael Cribbet, 33 and General Secretary of LW Scottish Rite, and distinguished Master Mason. Great fellowship, good fun and fine dining will be enjoyed by all. Don t be left out! Dinner and program will begin at 6:30pm. Lastly, the Master Mason Association annual picnic will be held on Sunday, April 17th from 12-4pm at the Buttonwood Park on Lantana Road. This fun family event is free of charge. This annual event is a great opportunity to meet and visit with families from across the entire District. Hope to see you there! See you in Lodge! Marco Sevilleja Junior Warden Secretary Sez Brethren, If you are considering attending the upcoming 2016 Grand Lodge Communication in Jacksonville, I have 10 reserved hotel rooms left for Brothers on a first come, first serve basis. They are going fast, so if you need accommodations please contact me as soon as possible at Lodge or by cell at (561) ! Additionally, if you are looking for a Brother to share the cost of the room or to carpool with, let me know and we will work to accommodate you! Lou Babbit, Secretary In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do. The worst thing you can do is nothing! ~Bro. Theodore Roosevelt

4 Lodge Officers for 2016 W:. M:. Charley Hogwood SW Ricky Espiritu JW Marco Sevilleja SD Edmund Rodas JD Ray Rios SS Brian Price JS Jorge Sta Rosa JS Don Gonzalez JS Anthony Sarver Tyler Matthew Guzman Chaplain Paul Alexander Marshal Juan Rossello Musician Jason Buelow Secretary Louis Babbit Treas. W:. Joshua Johnson Historian David Reilly Trestleboard Ray Rios M:.W:. GRAND MASTER Steven P. Boring M:.W:. GRAND SECRETARY Richard E. Lynn, PGM DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 32 ND MASONIC DISTRICT R:. W:. Roy Strohacker DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR R:. H:. John Jay Carter Palm Beach York Rite Bodies Meets at Harmonia Lodge No. 138 F&AM Chapter No. 24 Royal Arch Masons Zabud Council No. 17 Royal and Select Masters Palm Beach Commandry No. 18 Knights Templar

5 Area Lodges District #32 Boca-Delray #171 Boynton #236 Gulfstream #245 Palmwood #303 Bykota #333 Jupiter Light #340 Garden #366 Lantana # NW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7: Quantum Blvd, Boynton Beach 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:30 Lake Worth Scottish Rite 2000 North "D" Street 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7: Bradley St., West Palm Beach 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7: Jennings Ave., Greenacres 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7: S. Loxahatchee Dr. Jupiter 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7: Roan Lane, Palm Beach Gardens 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7: N D St., Lake Worth 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 Master Mason Association of the 32nd Masonic District Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every Month. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM at Lake Worth Scottish Rite Masonic High Twelve Club #316 Lake Worth, FL Bernard Kainer, President The High Twelve Club of Lake Worth meets the 2nd Wednesday at the Red Lobster Restaurant 6638 Lake Worth Road Greenacres, FL at 6:30 p.m.

6 2016 Lodge Committees Finance SW Ricky Espiritu (Chairman), Treas. W:. Joshua Johnson, Sec. Lou Babbit, W:. Ed Griffin, Chap. Paul Alexander Vigilance JW Marco Sevilleja (Chairman), JD Ray Rios, Tyler Matthew Guzman Petitions Marshal Juan Rossello (Chairman), Sec. Lou Babbit, Bro. Dave Porter, Bro. Bill Murray, W:. Tony Petrides, W:. David Reilly Masonic Education W:. David Reilly (Chairman), Treas. W:. Joshua Johnson, Chap. Paul Alexander Board of Relief W:.M:. Charley Hogwood (Chairman), SW Ricky Espiritu, JW Marco Sevilleja Charity W:.M:. Charley Hogwood (Chairman), JD Ray Rios, Treas. W:. Joshua Johnson, Sec. Lou Babbit Lodge Property JW Marco Sevilleja (Chairman), Bro. Scott McGary, Tyler Matthew Guzman, JS Donald Gonzalez, Bro. Dave Porter Mentor s Committee W:. Michael Hart (Chairman), Chap. Paul Alexander, JD Ray Rios Community, Civic, and Social Activities JD Ray Rios (Chairman) Letters to the Editor (Open forum by Brothers, for Brothers) We welcome any feedback to improve our Trestle Board! If you have any suggestions or input, a pressing issue, flustering problem, or you are just plain curious about any topic whatsoever, submit your comments in an to the editor at rayrios@comcast.net. Thanks in advance for your valued input!

7 You are Cordially Invited to: The Grand Table Lodge at Harmonia Lodge #138 on April 21st, 2016 at 6:30 pm The tradition continues with this time honored and festive evening full of numerous toasts, good natured kidding on a grand scale, and inspirational speeches given to honor: Ill. R:.W:.Michael Cribbet, 33 and General Secretary of LW Scottish Rite and distinguished Master Mason of our fine Lodge. This unforgettable event is open to all Master Masons. Each attendee will receive a custom keepsake mug to commemorate this event, as well as the wonderful memories created during this unforgettable evening of inspiration and fellowship. Seating is limited to only 50 Brothers with a $45 per person donation RSVP to Lou Babbit, Secretary, at (561) Menu Tri-tip Sirloin Salad & Shrimp Cocktail Potato and Sides Seasonal Veggies Dessert

8 April Birthdays W:. Christopher Spring James Beattie Marvin Hubert Edmund Rodas Eiman Sharmin Neal Hunter Mauree Vicente Harold Rosenfeld Eric Deming Aaron Silver Jorge StaRosa William Winkel Mike Hart John Kline Walter Scherzer Daniel Sosa John Van Sickle Gary York Harmonia Lodge Upcoming Masonic Events 4/9/16 Bible & Apron Ceremony (Sat.) -Meal 6:30, Event 7:15 4/11/16 Stated Mtg: HPM Edgar Mitchell Memorial Ceremony 4/13/16 Master Mason Assoc. Scottish Rite 7:30pm 4/16/16 Masonic Leadership Training MLT-II, 9am - Harmonia Lodge, Open to all EA, FC and MM 4/17/16 Master Mason Assoc. Annual Park on Lantana Rd, 12-4pm, Open Family & Friends 4/21/16 Table Meal & 4/25/16 Stated Mtg.-BYKOTA Joint Mtg., Meal 6:30/Mtg.7:30 4/30/16 Open Books & School of Instruction 9:00-12:00p (Sat.) Master Mason Association Family Barbeque Picnic The District #32 Master Mason Association will host its annual family barbeque picnic on Sunday, 4/17 at Buttonwood Park on Lantana Road from 12 to 4pm. This wonderful day is open to all Masons, family and friends. There will be plenty off good food, fun, and fellowship, as well as a bounce house for the kids. Come out for a great day of family fun!

9 April 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Gardens Lodge Breakfast Palm Beach Commandry #18 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Meeting Harmonia #138 6:30 Lodge of Instruction and Degree Practice Bible and Apron Ceremony 6:30pm Dinner 7:15pm Ceremony BYKOTA Lodge Breakfast Harmonia #138 HPM Edgar Mitchell Memorial Srvc. 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Meeting Master Mason Assoc. LW Scottish Rite - 7:30pm Harmonia #138 6:30 Lodge of Instruction and Degree Practice Masonic Leadership Training Harmonia 9am-12pm Master Mason Assoc. Family Picnic & Buttonwood Park: Lantana 12-4 pm York Rite Council #17 7:30 pm Scottish Rite 21st Degree practice at Harmonia 6:30pm Table Lodge Full Steak multicourse meal : RSVP limited seats 6:30pm Gulfstream Lodge Breakfast at Lake Worth Scottish Rite Harmonia #138 BYKOTA Joint Mtg. 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Meeting Lake Worth Scottish Rite Consistory Meeting 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Meeting Harmonia #138 6:30 Lodge of Instruction and Degree Practice District 32 School of Instruction 9-12:00

10 Harmonia Lodge DRESS CODE For regular stated communications, degree conferrals, and official lodge visitations, all brothers are required to wear a suit or a sport coat and tie. For regular stated communications, all officers will wear black trousers, black tie, with white tux coat. Usual Course Leonardo Valens, Livan Torres, James Matt Wurm Awaiting EA none Awaiting FC Ferdinand Habijad, Joseph Demitruk, James Mason, Dairo Restrepo, Rob Gibson, Robert Mason Jr., Robert Canderozzi Jr., Gerald Horfilla, Seth Greenberg Awaiting MM Ryan Hillock, Raymond Lavoie Jr., David Tappin Off The Shelf of the Harmonia Library for April Bro. David J. Reilly, Librarian Lexicon of Freemasonry ~by Albert G. Mackey, M.D. The Lexicon of Freemasonry is a book in our library that sheds light on the arcana of Freemasons from Abraxas to the Rite of Zinnendorf, giving readers a glimpse into the secrets of this centuries-old brotherhood. It also gives an account of the Myriad Rites, symbols, mysteries, and the traditions of Freemasonry. Albert G. Mackey ( ) is one of the 19 th Century s most prominent scholars of Freemasonry. His many books and materials include a multi- volume Encyclopedia of Freemasonry. Your Lodge Needs You! Can you help out one day per month by volunteering to be on the Lodge cleaning crew! We need Brothers for once a month inside cleaning and outside maintenance. You choose which one! Please contact Sec. Lou Babbit at (561) or the Lodge office. Charity for the Month of April Royal Palm Beach High School Project Graduation The Box of Fraternal Relief is located in the Lodgeroom. Please donate what you can to this worthy cause.