FROM THE SOUTH. John Steiner. Manatee Lodge No Officers

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1 Manatee Lodge No th Street East (941) Issue Bradenton, Florida March 2013 Florida Grand Lodge Officers M W Jorge George L. Aladro, Grand Master R W Barry D. Hart 33, DDGM R H Norman F. Cyphers, District Instructor Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary Chaplain Marshal Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Tyler Assistant Tyler Lodge Instructor Funeral Committee Publicity Chairman Lodge Chef Assistant Chaplain Manatee Lodge No Officers W Les Ruggiero Joe Fenton John Steiner W Mike Olson, PM R H George Benjamin, PM Stan Preston W Mike Grimes, PM Doug Dobbs Rob Hunt Daryl Leeworthy Kyle Bachman R H Ron Baber, PM Ken Ammons R H Ron Baber, PM W Les Ruggiero W George Vomvoris, PM Ed Kieffer W George Vomvoris, PM My Brothers, FROM THE SOUTH I would like to congratulate all the newly installed officers of the Lodge. Our Lodge is truly blessed by a fine group of men that keep the lodge running smoothly. There is always room for whoever wants to help & we can especially use help on work days, charity events, & petition investigations (just to name a few). There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in this Lodge just to make sure that we can stay one of the strongest lodges in our district. So on behalf of myself & all the other officers in the line, please help with whatever you can whenever you can. It is really appreciated & we thank you for whatever you can do. I would like to again congratulate Worshipful Mike Grimes for the fine job he did in He was a perfect example of what the Worshipful Master should do for his Lodge. He kept us very busy throughout the year but he was always there elbow deep getting dirty with the rest of us which shows great leadership for his officers & his Lodge. It has been a pleasure working with him. Finally, I would like to welcome all the new Brothers that joined in 2012 & the ones that just went through their E.A. Degree. As you new Brothers know, you have joined the oldest & best fraternity known to man. Let's keep working for further light in masonry & continue to make Masonic education something that we continue to learn in our lives as masons. As Masons, none of us will ever learn it all but the harder we try the better & more knowledgeable Masons we all become. Fraternally, John Steiner Junior Warden

2 Sickness & Distress Please keep Bro. Don Steele in your prayers as he undergoes treatment. Special Announcements New Head of Funeral Committee Needed Manatee lodge No. 31 is the Funeral Lodge for Manatee County and the person in charge would be the contact between the Funeral Homes and the Grand Lodge to coordinate and put together Funeral Teams. Please contact W:. M:. Les for more information. Perpetual Members Kenneth E. Ammons Wilbert L. Anders, Jr. Ronald E. Baber Brady W. Chapman John G. Collins Robert B. Coverdale Earl W. Dennis, Jr. Douglas W. Dobbs Michael R. Dobbs John E. Hokanson Ryan P. Johnson Stanley Preston Kenneth Reese, Sr. Joseph S. Rowland Alessio Ruggiero Thomas A. Simpkins Theodore R. Simpkins, II Robert J. Springer Billy Staffiles Edwin T. Holman Nicolas A. Ruggiero Masonic Birthdays ROBERT W BORDNER 3/1/1954 WILLIAM A CARAKER 3/5/1994 DENNIS B CROFT 3/5/1994 ELWOOD H WILLIAMS 3/5/1994 MICHAEL V CREWS 3/7/1990 DAVID S HENDERSON 3/14/2000 RONALD B BURKE, JR 3/15/1952 DOUGLAS W DODSON 3/17/1990 WILLIAM H WALKER, JR 3/17/1990 JAY S LITSCHAUER 3/22/1982 JAMES A WHITTEMORE 3/23/2002 RONALD E BABER 3/26/1988 ROBERT D MILLS 3/26/1988 JOHN W PRESKENIS 3/26/1994 JESSE L PEASE 3/27/1993 EDWARD W WENTZEL 3/28/1960 IVAN D ALDERTON 3/31/1984 ALI F ARIN 3/31/2007 BRIAN K JOHNSEN 3/31/2007 ADVERTISE HERE AND SUPPORT THE TRESTLEBOARD. FOR ONLY $75, YOUR AD WILL RUN FOR ALL OF 2013 SEND CHECK AND BUSINESS CARD TO: Manatee Lodge #31, P.O. Box 9304, Bradenton, FL or bring them to the lodge and see the Worshipful Master, Secretary, or Trestleboard Editor

3 2013 Table Lodge & Past Master s Dinner Photo Courtesy Of Bro. Robert L. Rodd When was the last time you were here? Please join us for a meal or stated meeting!

4 Our Masonic Family Manatee Chapter 14 Order of the Eastern Star Manatee Chapter 14 holds its regular meetings on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm Worthy Matron Diane Nourse Worthy Patron Gilbert Carlsen ; Secretary Jane Stewart Daughters of the Nile NYLA Temple #152 holds its regular meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am Queen Marlies Gluck-Upton York Rite Council Bradentown Council #9 holds its regular meetings on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7:30 pm Illustrious Master Gene Lance Deputy Master Principal Conductor Of Work Palmetto Lodge #110 Holds its regular meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Worshipful Master Albert (Butch) Thurman PM George Cancro PM Gene Lance Sr. Warden Jr. Warden TBA TBA Go Paperless! Help Support Our Lodge by choosing to receive your copy of the Trestle Board by . Contact: Worshipful Master, W Mike Grimes, mg5010@aol.com ortrestle Board Editor and Senior Steward, Rob Hunt, caddcid@gmail.com Announcements The following men have submitted Petitions for the Three Degrees of Masonry to be read in Lodge: None at this time The following men have submitted Petitions for the Three Degrees of Masonry and are currently under investigation: Lizaro M. Diaz & James A. Miller The following Brothers have submitted a Petition for Affiliation and are currently under investigation: Rory MacConnell Candidates to be balloted upon: None at this time Candidates to be initiated: None at this time Brothers preparing for EA Proficiency: James McConnell Bell, Richard K. Benn, Derek James Berry, Samuel Julian Bohn, Sr., Sidney M. Evans, II, Phillip Wallace Fellows, John Alderman Freeman, III, and Matthew Steven Steiner Brothers to be Passed: None at this time Brothers preparing for FC Proficiency: Everte Foster Fornell & Edward Alan Lutz Brothers to be Raised: Charles Robert Bigham, Thomas Dean Carter, William Ralph Dunning, Christopher Andrew McKenzie, Jonathan Richard Mitchell Brothers preparing for MM Proficiency, pursuing their Apron: Timothy Frances Clifford, Brody McClellan Catt, Frank Chance Costantino, Ronny Dale Wilson, and Adam Seth Sherr Brothers presented their Masonic Apron: None at this time For the first quarter of 2012, Manatee Lodge #31 made a $ non-masonic donation to: The Manatee County Special Olympics The NEW Manatee Lodge #31 website is Featuring: Up-to-date Calendar, Photos, Monthly TrestleBoard and a Downloadable Petition. Visit Local Masonry on the Internet at :

5 2012 Lodge Committees FINANCE COMMITTEE Sr. Warden: Joe Fenton VIGILANCE COMMITEE Jr. Warden: John Steiner PETITIONS COMMITTEE W Mike Grimes mg5010@aol.com EDUCATION COMMITTEE Worshipful Master: W Les Ruggiero les31@yahoo.com BOARD OF RELIEF Worshipful Master: W Les Ruggiero les31@yahoo.com COMMITTEE ON CHARITY W Mike Grimes mg5010@aol.com W George Vomvoris, PM keymaster5050@yahoo.com COMMITTEE OF LODGE PROPERTY Sr. Warden: Joe Fenton nuiili@aol.com INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE Jr. Warden: John Steiner jsteiner4@tampabay.rr.com Sr. Deacon: Doug Dobbs doug.dobbs61@yahoo.com FUNERAL COMMITTEE Worshipful Master: W Les Ruggiero les31@yahoo.com LODGE INSTRUCTION R H Ron Baber, PM LODGE CHEF Bro. Ed Kieffer Edward.kieffer@gmail.com TRESTLE BOARD & WEBSITE EDITOR Jr. Deacon: Rob Hunt caddcid@gmail.com Lodge Name Tags Are Available! Cost is only $7.00 (or $9.50 shipped to your home) Please see the Worshipful Master or Secretary. The Chaplain s Corner Should anyone hear of a Brother or family member in sickness or distress, please don t hesitate to contact our Chaplain at , or any other Lodge Officer. Want to serve on a committee? Chaplain Stan Preston is looking for some Brothers who can serve on a visitation committee. Sometimes a visit to a shut-in or sick Brother is better than medicine! See our Chaplain if you can spare a little time to help out. Chaplain: Bro. Stan Preston Attention All Brothers!! The Lodge is currently updating it s records. Please provide the following information to the Worshipful Master or Secretary As Soon As Possible: Mailing Address, Phone Number, & Address 2013 Dues Notices have been sent out and are now due. It is critical that you send your address and phone number to the Secretary as soon as possible, so that you can be contacted in case your dues notice is returned. Failure to receive your Dues Notice does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay your dues in a timely manner. Failure to pay your dues in a timely manner, may result in suspension. Again Brothers, without a correct address, you might not receive your dues notice, current membership card, monthly Trestleboard, or other important information. (All returned Trestleboards are automatically dropped from mailing list)

6 2013 Lodge Officers Front Row (L to R): W:. Mike Grimes, W:. Mike Olson, R:.H:. Ron Baber, R:.H:. George Benjamin, Daryl Leeworthy, Kyle Bachman 2nd Row (L to R): Doug Dobbs, Rob Hunt Back Row (L to R): Joe Fenton, W:.M:. Les Ruggiero, & John Steiner Photo Courtesy Of: Nick Evans Photography Congrats to Our Lodge s Ritual Competition Team!!! Out of the eight lodges in our district, awards were given to the first two places, Manatee Lodge No.31 placed 1ST with Englewood Lodge No. 360 placing 2ND Congratulations to all. Manatee will represent District 27 at Punta Gorda Lodge Lodge No. 115 for the Zone Competition on Sat. April 27, 2013 starting at 10AM. ALESSIO S RISTORANTE Friday March 8th All you can eat Pasta & Meatballs W/ Special Linguini & Clam Sauce 5:00 PM - 7:30PM On the 2nd Friday of each month at the Lodge Building Cost is only $9.00 for Adults Please come and bring your friends and family, children under 12 free. Serving: salad, bread, pasta, coffee, & iced tea. Please feel free to bring your favorite dessert to share! Yard Sale Saturday March 30, AM-1PM Bring in all your unused stuff. Remember, One mans trash is another mans treasure. 50% Off most items Steak Night 1st Monday at 6:00 pm Support Our Lodge Dinners! Potluck Night 3rd Monday at 6:00 pm $10 Ribeye Steak Dinner Typically includes: mushrooms & onions, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, vegetable, tossed salad, & dessert. For a small donation, the Lodge provides the Main Course, Coffee & Tea. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite side dish or dessert to share.

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8 Manatee Lodge No. 31 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida P.O. Box 9304 Bradenton, Florida RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Manasota, FL Permit No. 183 If you move, please inform the secretary at the address above so service will not be interrupted (and save costs to the Lodge). All returned mail will be deleted from mailing list. Remember our Masonic Home in your Will Remember in your prayers the men and women in uniform, who are serving our country. Have you Considered a Perpetual Membership? Ask why and how it benefits both you and the Lodge Trestle Board Sponsors Help your Lodge with a yearly contribution. Contact the Worshipful Master or Secretary for details SILVER CLUB ($25.00 $49.99) GOLD CLUB ($50.00 $74.99) William Dalgarno Add your name here! PLATINUM CLUB ($ ) John & Carol Steiner, George & Lucille Benjamin, Ken & Karen Ammons, Les & Carol Ruggiero Living Past Masters 1960 Milton M. Stewart 1989 Gary E. Carter 2004 Wilbert L. Anders 1965 John G. Collins 1990 George J. Vomvoris 2005 Richard A. Cooper 1967 Wallace R. Davis 1993 Byron P. Barton 2006 John E. Hokanson 1968 Glen E. Boeschen 1994 Marc B. Gilner 2007 Charles A. Keeler 1973 James P. Sellers 1996 Ronald E. Baber 2008 Robert Coverdale 1976 George V. Benjamin 1998 Earl T. Hasenflu 2009 Albert Thurman 1978 John G. Breese 2000 Charles M. Reibold 2010 Brian Johnsen 1983 Riley M. Hardy 2001 Elwood H. Williams 2011 Earl Dennis 1984 Dozier K. Walker 2002 Joseph S. Rowland 2012 Mike Grimes 1987 Thomas A. Simpkins 2003 Theodore R. Simpkins The Scottish Rite, York Rite, Eastern Star, Grotto, and the Shrine Need You Why not Join and Gain New Light. Contact the Lodge Secretary for Contact Information