Trestle Board. Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M. January 2016 Vol 66 Issue 1. Chartered on the 18 th Day of April 1951

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1 January 2016 Vol 66 Issue 1 Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M. Chartered on the 18 th Day of April 1951 Trestle Board Stated Communica ons held on the 1 st and 3 rd Monday at 7:30 pm *3 rd Monday only June through September Family Dinner on 3 rd Monday at 6:00 pm 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL Website: Mark R. Bal more, Worshipful Master (941)

2 Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M Officers Worshipful Master: W.. Mark R. Bal more Senior Warden: Br. Sco Steelman Junior Warden Br. Gene Scheuring Treasurer: W.. Dwight Ridgeway Secretary: W.. Jerry Waddell Chaplain: Br. Jim Malmfeldt Senior Deacon: Br. Adam Kendall Junior Deacon: Br. John Brandon Marshal: W.. Derek Lynn Senior Steward: Br. Ed Shauan Junior Steward: Br. Vince Modi Tyler: Br. Walt Milne Organist: Br. Ken McBride Appendant Orders Sco sh Rite: Master of Kadosh: York Chapter No. 35: High Priest: Norman F. Newcomb 32 KCCH TBA York Venice Council No. 41: Illustrious Master: TBA Trinity Commandery No. 16: Eminent Commander: TBA Recorder for Commandery: John F. Wermann, KYGCH (941) Recorder for Council & Chapter: John F. Wermann, KYGCH (941)

3 Commi ee Chairmen Board of Relief: W.. M.. Mark R. Bal more By Laws: R.. W.. John Wermann Educa on: R..W.. Barry D. Hart Electronic Media (Facebook): W.. Hampton Crimi Finance: Br. Sco Steelman Funerals: W.. Lou Or Greeters: Br. Adam Kendall Inves ga ons: Br. Gene Scheuring Lodge Instruc on/catechism: W.. Lou Kelly Lodge Property: W.. Lou Kelly Pe ons: W.. Jeff Pick Publicity: Br. John Brandon Scholarships: W.. M.. Mark R. Bal more Telephone Tree: Br. Sco Steelman Transporta on: W.. Lou Or Vigilance/Charity: Br. Gene Scheuring Monthly Meals/Kitchen: Br. Gene Scheuring

4 From the East Gree ngs, I am deeply honored and humbled to have been elected to serve as Master of Venice Lodge no Thank you for having the confidence in me to lead our lodge for the ensuing year. I also want to take this opportunity to say thank you to each and every one of you, whom, over the years have taken the me to mentor, guide and instruct me on all things Masonic. I could not be this well prepared to sit in the East if it we not for each and every one of you. Thank You! I would also like to thank our outgoing W:.M:. Derek J. Lynn and his Officers for all their hard work and dedica on. Thank You Brothers! A job well done! My vision for this year is to con nue the excellence in our ritual and degree work, making new masons, fun, fellowship, and our charity ini a ves. In addi on, I am planning on hos ng a couple of raffles where the proceeds will go to a limited number of local chari es. I have heard from many Brothers who would like the lodge to do more community outreach; which we will be doing. I have plans to create addi onal fundraisers this year so we can try to make our lodge more financially sound. The lodge will be open every Monday on our non mee ng nights 2 nd and 4 th Mondays as we will be having ritual prac ce. I feel this will much improve our work. I m very excited to work side by side with my line of Officers and the Brothers of Venice Lodge No. 301 in I hope some of the Brothers who haven't been to lodge recently will come out and join us for what I believe will be a very exci ng year. I am asking every brother to call a Brother who they haven't seen in lodge for a while to invite him to come join us for some great fellowship. Fraternally, W:.M:. Mark R. Bal more 4

5 From the West Brethren, First, I wish you and your families a Happy, Healthy and Blessed 2016! I hope everyone has had a great Holiday season to date. Second, I want to thank all of my brothers for elec ng me to serve as your Senior Warden this year. It is a great honor and privilege for me and I am looking forward to working with you this year. We have a great lineup of Officers again this year and I look forward to working with all of them. We re hoping to put on a Fellow Cra Degree some me in March and I look forward to si ng in the East for that degree. I also hope to bring more new Masons into our Lodge this year. This is something we can all contribute to just by being ourselves and good Masons as we interact with people throughout our community. While the admission of new members is important, I am very cognizant of our Masons and their Ladies who have been faithful members of our Lodge for many years. I con nue to look forward to your knowledge, input and fellowship. I also encourage those members who have not been to a Lodge mee ng in a while to please join us for some great camaraderie and fellowship. Last but not least, our 2016 Installa on of Officers will be held at the Lodge on Saturday, January 2 nd at 7:00 pm. Don t miss the dinner at 5:30 pm which will be prepared by our gourmet chef, Debra Sims. Let s get this year off to a great start by joining W:. M:. Mark Bal more for his dinner and Installa on! Our next Stated Communica on will be held at the Lodge on Monday, January 4, 2016, star ng at 7:30 pm. Let s start the year off with a great turnout on the sidelines! Fraternally, Sco D. Steelman, Senior Warden 5

6 From The South Brethren, I hope all are enjoying the con nuing summer weather. Congratula ons to all the elected and appointed Officers for the 2016 Lodge year. Special thanks to W:.M:. Derek Lynn for his successful year. May God bless us as we strive to fulfill our Masonic du es throughout Wonderful news, lady Deb Sims has decided to con nue as our own Chef Extraordinaire for the next year. She will be providing us her usual delicious meals on the 3 rd Monday every month. By the way that will be on Monday January 18 th, 2016 Fraternally, Gene Scheuring, Junior Warden Family Dinner Menu 3 rd Monday of the Month Pasta with Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread Hot Coffee, Iced Tea Dessert Surprise Charity of The Month Our Mother s House of Venice 6

7 Masonic Titles When should masonic tles be used? Titles should always be used in lodge, lodge func ons, or really any me, place or situa on that carries with it a masonic context for it is a sign of respect and to not use them is a sign of disrespect. Titles should never be used when in the presence of the profane (non masons) outside a masonic context. This is to say, when you are in a lodge building, at a lodge func on, or any other clearly masonic gathering, tles are almost always appropriate regardless of who might be around. However when there is no masonic context and it's just you and a few guys + a non mason out in public, tles must never be used. This is for the simple fact that the non mason standing there may not be aware that one or all of you are freemasons. Perhaps it does not ma er to you but it may ma er to the person your standing next to and you are bound to respect that fact. When in doubt, the tle "Sir" is always respec ul and nondescript. 7

8 Awards & Recogni on Venice No. 301 s Tyler, Br. Walt Milne receiving the 2015 Mason of the Year Award from 2015 W:.M:. Derek Lynn. Congratula ons Br. Milne. Well Deserved! Br. Adam Kendall receiving his Perpetual Membership Cer ficate and Pin from 2015 W:.M:. Derek Lynn. Congratula ons Br. Kendall for your support of Venice Lodge No Br. Don Campbell and Br. Paul Noller receiving Awards of Recogni on from 2015 W:.M:. Derek Lynn. Congratula ons Brothers and thank you for all your hard work during the year. 8

9 1993 Br. Steve Yosman 1994 W.. Louis Or 1995 W.. David Harris Jr 1996 W.. B. John Ross 1996 W.. Malcolm Ryder (d) 1997 Br. Don Needham 1998 Br. Donald Smith 1999 W.. Malcolm Ryder (d) 2000 W.. Malcolm Ryder (d) 2000 W.. Richard Tacy (d) 2001 W.. Malcolm Ryder (d) 2002 W.. B. John Ross 2003 R.. W.. Rodger Craig 2004 R.. W.. Rodger Craig Masons of the Year 2005 R.. W.. John Wermann 2006 R.. W.. John Wermann 2006 W.. Hampton Crimi 2007 R.. W.. John Wermann 2007 R.. W.. Rodger Craig 2008 Br. John Lewis (d) 2009 Br. John Greene III 2010 Br. John Greene III 2011 Br. John Greene III 2012 No Award Given 2013 W.. Louie Kelly 2013 Br. Mark Bal more 2014 Br. Marcel Leclerc 2015 Br. Walt Milne Masonic Birthdays 01/10/1977 David Farley 01/12/1998 John Wermann 01/14/1984 William Lather 01/19/1973 Dennis Taylor 01/22/1979 Larry Hanson 01/27/2004 Kenneth Archibald 01/28/1980 Charles Jones Current Pe oners Mr. John White, Jr. 9

10 Sickness & Distress Please keep our Brethren in your thoughts and prayers: R.. W.. Maurice (Babe) Dalton Manor Care in Sarasota All men are born of Mothers All Masons are raised by Brothers Anonymous 10

11 Perpetual Members Help Yourself Help Your Lodge It is Once It is Forever Lee Briner Philippe George V. Canlers Mem. Richard Cervi Steve Clark John Coffey Rodger Craig Hampton Crimi Maurice Dalton Sr. Frederick Ellis Steven Ellis David Farley Les Frisby Richard Geraci Barry D. Hart Harold L. Jones Mem. G. Rocky Kearney Louie Kelly Adam Kendall Robert Kern John La a Robert MacAlvanah Joseph Madrak Louis Marche Robert Mar n Gerald Maxey Clark McClelland Ronald Morrison Paul Noller Earl Orth Louis Or Jeffrey Pick Blair Post Dwight Ridgeway B. John Ross Edward Schwenk Mem. Glenn Miller Smith Hon. Joseph Stella Richard Tacy Mem. Robert Duane Trump Hon. Jerry Wadel John Wermann Eric West John Winters District 27 Lodges Manatee Lodge No.31: th St. E., Bradenton, FL st/3rd Mon. 7:30 pm Braidentown Lodge No.99: th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL st/3rd Tues. 7:30 pm Palme o Lodge No.110: th St. E., Bradenton, FL nd/4th Tues. 7:30 pm Sarasota Lodge No.147: 2160 Main St., Sarasota, FL nd/4th Tues. 7:30 pm Phoenix Lodge No.346: 240 S Tu le Ave., Sarasota, FL st/3rd Tues. 7:30 pm Englewood Lodge No.360: 265 Pine St., Englewood, FL st/3rd Tues. 7:30 pm 11

12 Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A.M. Past Masters 1951 (d) Forest Chapman 1984 George DeNeen 1952 (d) C. Allen Pa son DDGM 1985 C. Bruce Jones 1953 (d) Elihu B. Roberts 1986 (d) William W. Brooks 1954 (d) Sanford Smith 1987 Rodger L. Craig Sr. DDGM 1955 (d) Robert Bruce Rigby Sr Richard Cervi DDGM 1956 (d) Carl Cribbs 1989 (d) Ralph Wilkinson 1957 (d) Malcolm A. Miner 1990 Robert B. Strayer Jr (d) George R. Mitchell 1991 (d) Robert J. Lane 1959 (d) Irvin H. Jones 1992 Cur s Bradley 1960 (d) Joseph Jossart 1993 B. David Harris Jr (d) Thomas Hankins 1994 Stephen H. Clark DDGM 1962 (d) John A. Nelson 1995 (d) Malcolm B. Ryder 1963 Lee G. Briner 1996 Louie E. Kelly 1964 (d) George R. Colle Jr. DDGM 1997 Frederick Ellis 1965 (d) William Hendrix 1998 (d) Richard Tacy 1966 Richard Geraci 1999 Steve Ellis 1967 (d) Wade H. Ballard Sr Eric B. West DDGM 1968 (d) William A. Cul ce 2001 B. John Ross 1969 (d) Paul Lanius DDGM/DI 2002 John F. Wermann DDGM 1970 (d) A. Bradford Smith 2003 Hampton Crimi 1971 Roger Isphording 2004 Robert Kern 1972 (d) Larry Jeffrey 2005 Louis H. Or 1973 (d) Hubert Palmer DI 2006 (d) Donald Hixon 1974 (d) Joseph Bezjian 2007 Joseph Stella 1975 (d) Donald A. Richard 2008 G. Rocky Kearney 1976 (d) Forest L. Foster 2009 John Hobeika 1977 (d) Harold L. Jones 2010 John La a 1978 (d) Hudson W. McCoy 2011 Barry D. Hart DDGM/DI 1979 (d) John P. Haus 2012 Louis Marche 1980 (d) George A. Carver III 2013 Jeff Pick 1981 (d) Harold L. Jones Steve Murphy 1982 Maurice M. Dalton Sr. DDGM 2015 Derek J. Lynn 1983 (d) James Oakley 12 (d) Deceased DI District Instructor DDGM District Deputy Grand Master

13 Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 Boosters We would like to thank the following Brothers for suppor ng our Lodge. Gold $50.00 Silver $25.00 Bronze: $10.00 *Contact W.. M.. Mark Bal more if you would like to support your Lodge by becoming a Booster contributor for Remember it starts at $10.00 Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 Like us on Facebook! Monitored by W.. Hampton Crimi 13

14 Brethren: Sales of the Florida Masonic Tag have, to date, been less than the State requires in order to continue offering a specialty tag. Please support the effort to raise much needed funds for the Masonic Home by purchasing a Florida Masonic License Tag when it is time to renew. It is only an extra $25.00! Choosing the Masonic Tag will ensure this tag remains available for us to show our support of the Craft as well as the Masonic Home. 14

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19 YORK RITE MASONS Royal Arch 2nd Thursday at Sarasota No.147 7:30pm Council 3rd Friday at Venice No.301 7:30pm Commandery 1st Thursday 7:30pm Odd Months Braidentown No.99 Even Months Venice No.301 VENICE SHRINE CLUB President: Jim Fahey Meeting Place: Left Coast Seafood, 385 US41 Bypass, Venice Meets 3 rd Tuesday at 11:00 am 19

20 Venice Lodge No. 301 ~ January 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 Stated Communica on 7:30 pm Trinity Commandery No.16 7:30 pm Even Months Venice No.301 Odd Months Braidentown No Installa on of Officers Venice No.301 5:30 pm 8 Installa on of Officers Sarasota No pm Officer s Mee ng Ritual/Degree Prac ce 7 pm Sco sh Rite Valley of Tampa Dinner 5:45 pm Mee ng 7:30 pm Family Dinner 6:00 pm Stated Communica on 7:30 pm Order of DeMolay Rainbow Girls Venice No pm Venice Council No.41 R&SM 7:30 pm Master Masons Mee ng School of Instruc on Sarasota No Sco sh Rite Valley of Tampa Feast of Kadosh 6:30 pm 24 Rainbow Girls Venice No pm ============ Ritual/Degree Prac ce 7 pm Order of DeMolay Venice No pm 29 30