YORK LODGE NO. 22 A.F. & A.M. Kennebunk, Maine. Celebrating 200 Years of Freemasonry. «AddressBlock» Chartered March 9, 1813

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1 «AddressBlock» April, 2013 YORK LODGE NO. 22 A.F. & A.M. Kennebunk, Maine Chartered March 9, 1813 Celebrating 200 Years of Freemasonry Stated Communications First Monday of Each Month Annual in December

2 Upcoming Events Stated Communications: Monday, May 6, :00 p.m. - Supper 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting Refreshments after the meeting. Second Saturday Breakfast: Saturday, May 11, :30 a.m. Coffee 8 9 a.m. Breakfast Annual Inspection: Monday, May 13, :00 p.m. Supper 7:00 p.m. MM Degree Refreshments after the meeting 200 th Anniversary Classic Car Show (Public) Saturday, May 25, a.m. - 4 p.m. Car Show 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Cookout 11a.m. 3 p.m. CHIPS 4:30 p.m. Bean Supper (OES) May Masonic Birthday s Bro Warren Morse 59 Bro William Irons 46 Bro Breen Savage 45 Bro Fred Beatham 37 Bro Craig MacDonald 37 Bro Dean Welch 34 Bro Percy Ford 27 Bro Brian Brook 26 Bro Spencer Jones 15 Bro Steve Lamb 10 The Craft s Noyse: Composers who were Freemasons: Francis Scott Key Lived Wrote The Star-Spangled Banner which became the lyrics for our national anthem. Often listed as a Mason, but hard evidence is lacking Burt Williams Lived Williams was a leading comedian at the Ziegfeld Follies and a song writer. He was raised at Waverly Lodge #597, Edinburgh, Scotland. Quote of the Month "You cannot unsay a cruel word For your Electronic Trestle Board contact RW Randy Burleigh at randall.burleigh@navy.mil Give him your address Members Suspended Demit Affiliated Raised Died Total 1/1/ /27/13 138

3 200 th Anniversary Projects The Celebration Continues. On Saturday April 20 th at 7:00 a Lodge of Entered Apprentices and Table Lodge of Instruction was opened. Most Worshipful Brother George Pulkkinen, Past Grand Master of Masons in Maine presided in the East with Past Grand Masters, MW Wayne T. Adams and MW Clair Tusch in the West and South respectively. Deputy Grand Master MW David A. Walker and District Deputy Grand Master RW John O. Bond Sr. were also in attendance. I am happy to report that the evening as a great success. Thanks to several Brethren the hall looked wonderful. About 70 Brethren were in attendance. The food and fellowship were outstanding. Many thanks to all who helped and attended. Projects in progress include: Saturday May 25 th - A Classic Car Show, Public cookout, CHIPS program, and Bean Supper. Starting with car arrivals at 10:00, Open show from 11-4, People s choice awards at 3:30, CHIPS from 11-3, Bean Supper from 4:30-6:30. The table was properly clothed and furnished. Food and DJ throughout the day. Also In the planning phase are: A community pig roast, a concert of Masonic composers and supper, a special ladies luncheon/supper, an exhibit at the Brick Store Museum, a Woodchoppers degree and a few other surprises. Watch this space more to come!!!

4 The Master s Corner Brethren: Freemasonry is the world's oldest, largest and most widely known fraternal organization. It is a voluntary organization, comprised of men of good character and reputation who all believe in a Supreme Being, Universal brotherhood and loyalty to their country. Freemason`s purpose is to help build a better world by teaching and promoting the brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God. Among its tenants is friendship, morality, patriotism, tolerance, relief of the distressed, the golden rule and charity towards all. Masonic buildings such as our own are familiar sights in most cities and towns. Contrary to popular beliefs Freemasonry is not a secret society. It does not hide its existence or its membership. Its only secrets are certain modes of recognition and ceremonies based on Masonic traditions and ancient usages that our ancient brethren used when we were operative stone Masons. Freemasonry welcomes men of many faiths. Although religious in character, Freemasonry is not a religion. It neither claims to take the place of the church, nor attempts to influence the religious beliefs of the members. The Freemason is taught to be a good and contributing citizen and to obey the laws of the land. Freemasonry takes no part in partisan politics. Although discussions of political matters are forbidden in its assemblies, hundreds, even thousands of freemasons have served their communities as leaders in government, business and the professions. Sixteen presidents of the U.S.A. including George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Gerald Ford have been active Freemasons. Freemasonry does not solicit new members. A man must seek admission of his own free will and accord. He must be at least the age of 18, mentally competent, of moral character and believe in the existence of a Supreme Being. He must obtain a petition from a Masonic friend or acquaintance, be recommended by at least two Master Masons, be investigated by a committee of inquire, and pass a unanimous ballot in the lodge in which he makes application. He is only then eligible to receive the degrees of symbolic Masonry. I sincerely hope that you would consider visiting York Lodge # 22 and that you learn more about Freemasonry and how Masons meet and part, especially during our 200th year celebrations in West Kennebunk. We hope that you will find our lodge hall to be welcoming and warm. Come see for yourself the contributions of our members to the community and the nation. You will be impressed and see that we are deserving of the Honor of being Ancient Free & Accepted Master Masons. Sincerely and Fraternally Wor Thomas Dudevoir Reminder: If you do not have your 2013 dues card you are in arrears Reminder: Dues for 2013 are overdue!!

5 Officers of York Lodge 2013 Master Wor. Thomas DuDevoir Senior Warden Bro. Bruce Johnsen Junior Warden Bro. Dan Fink Senior Deacon Bro. Charles Morin Junior Deacon Bro. Anthony Brown Senior Steward Bro. Michael Glidden Junior Steward Bro. Scott Rocray Tyler Bro. Paul Krippendorf Marshall Chaplain Bro. Fred Beatham Secretary RW Randall Burleigh PAST MASTERS OF YORK LODGE NO. 22 For the Past 100 years 1913 *Angier C. Merrimen 1949 *George E. McConnell 1980 *David Tremblay 1914 *Charles W. Roberts 1950 *Clarence M. Crosby 1981 George Pulkkinen PGM 1916 *Joseph B. Mitchell 1951 *Carl E. Russell 1982 Jack L. Libby 1917 *John H. Cooper 1952 *Edward Whitcher PDD 1983 *Alfred D. Curtis 1918 *Fred M. Severance 1953 *Lendall A. Smith 1984 Joseph V. Cummings 1919 *Edward S. Hawkes 1954 *William F. Warren 1985 *Chester J. Dunham Jr *Harold H. Bourne PDD 1955 *Cecil R. McConnell 1986 Raymond A. Brown 1921 *Charles H. Lucas 1956 *Royal E. Spoffard 1987 Henry C. Tibbetts Jr *Joseph T. Cole 1957 *C. Roland Dutch 1988 *Robert Sprague Jr *Howard C. Wakefield 1958 *G. William Jennison 1989 *George G. Lebarge 1924 *George E. Larrabee 1959 *Arnold L. Smith 1990 Adam Hunnewell 1925 *Ralph Andrews 1960 P. Freeman Welch 1991 Henry C. Tibbetts Jr *Elmer A. Mitchell 1961 *Arthur A. Tracy Sr Scott A. Wentworth 1927 *Arthur C. Goodwin 1962 *Walfred H. Johnson 1993 Gerry Goulden 1928 *Roy A. Evans PDD J. Russell Yates Brian Bradbury 1929 *George L. Authier 1964 *Robert Sprague PGT 1995 Gregory S. Pargellis 1930 *Archie W. Turner 1965 *Marvin H. Budd 1996 Edward Thyng 1934 *Carle S. Spiller 1966 Richard C. Russell 1997 William K. Jewett 1935 *Arthur L. Leach 1967 *Cranston W. Foley 1998 Randall S Burleigh PDD 1936 *Leroy H. Hutchins 1968 *William G. West 1999 Gregory S. Pargellis 1937 *Harrison G. Coleman 1969 *Robert F. Eveleth 2000 Stephen D. Nason 1938 *A. Wesley Leach 1970 *Robert G. Dickson 2001 Michael A. Hickson 1939 *Alexander Burr Jr *Robert Sprague PGT 2003 Richard B. Cluff Jr *Arthur L. Stevens 1972 *Sam Spencer 2004 Brian A. Ingalls 1941 *Kenneth Ritchie PDD 1973 *William C. Hobbs 2005 Timothy L.Cluff 1942 *Ralph A. Hatch 1974 *John P. Kotlewski 2006 Donald Young 1943 *Charles H. Currier 1975 *Richard Amirault 2007 Richard B. Smith 1945 *George W. Thompson 1976 *Ralph E. Pierpont 2009 Laurie Cohen 1946 *Lewis H. Burr 1977 Edward L. MacDonald 2010 Rayomnd A. Brown 1947 *Seth L. Emmons 1978 Robert H. Hunt Jr Philip Perez 1948*Donald E. Smith 1979 Richard O. West 2012 Brian A. Ingalls * Deceased + Demitted Forfeiture of Membership Non-Payment of Dues Treasurer Wor. Richard Smith dick@netimetrak.com Organist Bro. David Shaw Finance Committee Wor Joe Cummings, Bro. Tom Dudevoir, Bro C. MacDonald Care and Share Committee Wor Richard Smith, Wor Brian Ingalls, Wor Ray Brown Ponder Section Most of the stuff people worry about ain t never gonna happen anyway

6 Sponsors and Supporters The individuals and concerns listed here generously support the endeavors of York Lodge and we should endeavor to support them in theirs. Ad renewals are due Please contact Chuck Morin. In Memory Of those who have gone to that Celestial Lodge Above Ad renewals are due Please contact Chuck Morin. Place your Ad or message of support here. Just contact us and we will include it in the Newsletter, Trestleboard, and Website for a full year for a donation of $100 The View from the South Our second Saturday Breakfast for May will be on the 11 th. Our suppers continue before every Stated Meeting and Master Mason degree. Check the Upcoming Events for dates and times. Fraternally, Dan Fink, Junior Warden In Support of York Lodge No. 22 Kennebunk, Maine Neil Morin 1/13 Richard Michaels WWII Veteran Supporter of York Lodge 1/13 Steven Michaels Donald E. Smith Past Master of York Lodge No /13 Richard B. Smith My Friend David W. Tremblay Past Master of York Lodge No /13 Ed MacDonald Robert P. Fink Past Master of Kemper Lodge No. 64 Falls Church, VA 1/13 Dan L. Fink Raymond T. Ingalls Sr. WWII Veteran Member of York Lodge 1/13 Brian Ingalls My Dear Friend Clyde Farrington Past Master of Portland Lodge No. 01 4/13 Joe Cummings Ad renewals are due Please contact Chuck Morin. You can include your intention here just contact us and we will include it in the Newsletter, Trestleboard and Website for a full year, for a donation of $100.