Trestle board. Camp Stone Lodge 77 F&AM Sierra Vista, Arizona July 2012

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1 Trestle board Camp Stone Lodge 77 F&AM Sierra Vista, Arizona July 2012 C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 1

2 About Us Camp Stone Lodge No. 77 is a daylight Lodge. Stated communications are held on the second Saturday of each month. Located at 219 S. Garden Avenue in Sierra Vista, AZ Contact our secretary, Gary McFie, for information at the below address. Camp Stone Lodge No. 77 Free and Accepted Masons PO Box 464 Sierra Vista, AZ Breakfast served by Cochise High Twelve Club No. 703 at 8:30 AM followed by our Stated Meeting at 9:30 AM. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 2

3 ELECTED OFFICERS: Worshipful Master.MWB Michael T. Bishop Senior Warden...Bro. Duane Brown Junior Warden...Bro. Eugene M. Guzzi Secretary.Bro. Gary McFie Treasurer.Bro. Robert Frankenfield APPOINTED OFFICERS: Senior Deacon.WB Donald Rodgers, PM Junior Deacon.. WB Harry Brown, PM Senior Steward...Bro. Nick Kidd Junior Steward.WB Al Camacho, PM Tyler. WB Emerick Zavatsky, PM Chaplain...WB Ed Reed, PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 3 Year Trustee ( ) WB. Donald Rodgers, PM 2 Year Trustee ( ) WB Al Camacho, PM 1 Year Trustee (2012) WB Harry Brown, PM Committees for 2012 First listed is Chairman Finance WM Michael Bishop Bro. Duane Brown, Member Charity WM Michael Bishop Bro. Duane Brown Bro. Eugene Guzzi Temple Management Board WB Al Camacho Bro. Robert Frankenfield WB Harry Brown Masonic Funeral Services WM Michael Bishop WB Donald Rodgers Jurisprudence/Constitution/By-Laws WM Michael Bishop Bro. Gary McFie Audit WB Al Camacho WB Robert Whitney Bro. Duane Brown Education and Ritual WM Michael Bishop WB Harry Brown Bro. Eugene Guzzi Awards Committee WB Edwin Reed WB Donald Rodgers Family, Youth and Public schools Bro. Duane Brown Bro. Eugene Guzzi Brother-to-Brother WB Emerick Zavatsky Bro. Nick Kidd C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 3

4 Past Masters 1983 Richard Lee Taylor ǂ 1984 Ralph Preston Faulkner ǂ 1985 Kenneth Keith Kendall 1986 Melvin Maluo Ugalde 1987 Edwin Reed, Jr George Brown Timmons, Jr. ǂ 1989 Ernest Godfrey Bruder 1990 Joseph Bentham ǂ 1991 Cherry Jeffers Miller ǂ 1992 Donald Ray Rodgers 1993 Michael Taylor Bishop 1994 Guyce Edward Tennison ǂ 1995 Donald Ray Rodgers 1996 Terry William Henley 1997 Douglas William Hockin 1998 William Craig Harris 1999 William Craig Harris 2000 Paul Edwin Kelly II 2001 Richard Lee Averaino Jr. ǂ 2002 Richard Lee Taylor ǂ 2003 Richard Lee Taylor ǂ 2004 Paul Edwin Kelly II 2005 John Anthony Fernandez 2006 Robert Edmonds Whitney 2007 Richard Lee Taylor ǂ 2008 George Brown Timmons Jr. ǂ 2009 Ralph Woodbry Hooten 2010 Ralph Woodbry Hooten 2011 Emerick J. Zavatsky ǂ Deceased July Birthdays: Raised: Gary McFie July Douglas Krusell July Hector Melgar July Gerald King July Masonic Work Petitions Under Investigation N/A Awaiting Entered Apprentice Degree N/A Awaiting Fellow Craft Degree N/A Awaiting Fellow Craft Exam Bro. Steven McFie Awaiting Master Mason Degree N/A C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 4

5 Famous Masons Richard Stockton Representing New Jersey at the Continental Congress Born: October 1, 1730 Birthplace: Near Princeton, N.J. Education: Work: West Nottingham Academy, Graduate of College of New Jersey. (Lawyer) Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1774; Elected to Continental Congress, 1776 Died: February 28, 1781 Richard Stockton was born near Princeton, on October 1, He attended the West Nottingham Academy under Dr. Samuel Finley, and then earned his degree at the College of New Jersey (Now Princeton) in He studied law with David Ogden of Newark. Stockton became an eminent Lawyer with one of the largest practices in the colonies. He was not much concerned with politics, but applied his talents and person to the revolutionary cause when the day came. He was appointed to the royal council of New Jersey in 1765 and remained a member until the government was reformed. He was a moderate with regard to Colonial autonomy. He argued that the colonies should be represented in the Parliament. With the passage of the Stamp Act, such arguments were overcome by colonial backlash. In 1774 he was appointed Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In 1776, the New Jersey delegates to the Congress were holding out against Independence. When news of this reached the constituents, New Jersey elected Richard Stockton and Dr. Witherspoon to replace two of the five New Jersey delegates. They were sent with instructions to vote for Independence. Accounts indicate that, despite clear instruction, Justice Stockton wished to hear the arguments on either side of the issue. Once he was satisfied, the New Jersey delegates voted for Independence. Stockton was appointed to committees supporting the war effort. He was dispatched on a fact finding tour C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 5

6 to the northern army. New Jersey was overrun by the British in November of '76, when he was returning from the mission. He managed to move his family to safety, but was captured and imprisoned by the British. He was not released until several years later, badly treated and in very poor condition. He lost all of his extensive library, writings, and all of his property during the British invasion. He died a pauper in Princeton at the age of 51. As the Sun Rises in the East Observance Lodges On June 26, I had the privilege and honor of installing WB Ron Richards the Master of Adobe Lodge #41 as part of a Saint John s Day celebration. The speaker for the occasion was Andrew Hammer, Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, Alexandria, Virginia. Worshipful Brother Hammer is the author of a book entitled Observing the Craft. In this book, Brother Hammer brings to light interesting and perhaps obvious observations about Freemasonry, but he has succinctly captured them in print for us to consider. Brother Hammer uses the term Observance to define Masonry as a philosophical society which demands of its members the highest standards in all areas of its labor. The insistence on observing and maintaining those standards is what he has termed Observing the Craft. I see Freemasonry very similarly to the way Brother Hammer does and would like to see Camp Stone Lodge observe Freemasonry in the same way. Simply put in Hammer s words, Observing the Craft matters because while the clichéd explanation of Freemasonry as making good men better is offered almost as a mantra of the Craft, it is impossible to do that unless we are making a concerted and considered effort to better ourselves at everything we do in the Lodge as well as in our lives, from ritual to program, from the quality of our food and dress to the manner in which we conduct ourselves in the Lodge. The task we have before us is no less than reclaiming the dignity of what we have been told is the greatest fraternal organization in the world, to be a member of which, we are told, is an honor more important than any other. Is it, or has it just become another average organization that demands no more of us than to pay dues and show up occasionally or maybe not show up at all? When we do show up, are we making any effort to better ourselves, to learn anything, to seek a higher level of communion with God? I propose to discuss this Observance concept at our next education session on July 17 instead of what we have already announced (Boaz and Jachin). We will save the pillars for another day. In the meantime, please consider some of the highlights of Hammer s book. We will consider dealing with distractions, the pursuit of excellence, dress, ritual, and the Festive Board. We will address whether Masonry is intended for everyone, the value of working for something, the role of philanthropy in Freemasonry, and how and in what way Freemasonry affects the world. We will talk about what the word charity means and the role of secrecy, silence, and initiation. When I was initiated a Mason, I was immediately struck with a profound, spiritual feeling, different than the rest of my life, which at the time was studying to become a civil engineer. I took that study very seriously, perhaps too seriously, and I knew something was missing. Masonry helped put things in perspective. I already had plenty of social and fraternal opportunities; I was on a college campus. I didn t need to just belong to another group. I needed a more spiritual experience. The men in that Lodge in Arkansas where I became a Mason did their job well, because I felt that spiritual boost. It was very real. Over the years, Masonry seems to have moved away from that and has become too much like the rest of C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 6

7 the world. If we just want to belong to a breakfast club, we don t need Masonry. I want the feeling back that I once had and Observance is about precisely that. It is what I need and what I think Masonry was intended to be and once was. As the Sun Sets in the West Brethren, We had a great second degree last month. Our efforts paid off. The degree team s effort certainly made for a special day for Candidate Steven McFie. Of course, he returned his proficiency on the floor with his mentor Ron Watkins in excellent form. If all goes well, we can expect to raise Bro. McFie his year. As the Sun at Meridian height Brethren, I was invited this year to attend Adobe Lodge 41 installation. There was a Table Lodge to follow afterwards. I have to admit this was the first time I attended a Table Lodge and was quite excited as I did not know what to expect, but I know you ll never know unless you try and that is exactly what I did, especially if you are looking for more Light and I was. The guest speaker was WB Andrew Hammer from Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, Alexandria, Virginia, author of the book Observing The Craft. This shed a different light on me on what I should be looking for and my path seems clearer. WB Andrew Hammer with Rex Hutchens who gave a talk it was a fantastic experience. I now feel that this was the piece missing for me in Masonry, and this is what I so desired and have not found until this moment. To my Brothers who are looking for more and have not attended a Table Lodge, attend one. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 7

8 Masonic Education THE MASONIC CONCEPTION OF HUMAN NATURE Paragraph from Chapter XV H.L. Haywood THE GREAT TEACHINGS OF MASONRY Man is not an angel. He is not a perfect being whose faults are always due to an unfriendly environment, nor is he a debased, rotted creature, wallowing in mire until touched by the arbitrary grace of some supernatural power. Nor is his nature in a state of flux, so that he may be human now and something other than human after millions of years. We cannot learn what man is by the long roundabout of some abstract theory. We must take him as he is. He cannot be taught much, but he can be taught. He is incapable of receiving much light, but he is able to use his intellect a little. He can never be an ideal friend or brother, but he is always capable of some brotherhood. He has plenty of selfishness, cupidity, lust, ignorance in him; but he has a lot of nobility in him for all that. Only a sentimentalist will abandon his part in the uplift of man merely because that enterprise always fails. Because a mature Mason has the common-sense view of human nature he will never expect too much of the world by way of charity, brotherhood, enlightenment and the like, but even so he will toil faithfully all his days to those great ends, knowing that human nature is capable of great things. Book of the Month OBSERVING THE CRAFT by Andrew Hammer About the Author Andrew Hammer is the Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No.22 (A.L. 2010) and holds a Gold Card in the Grand Lodge of Virginia, which certifies his proficiency in all aspects of Masonic ritual. He is a Royal Arch Mason, a Companion of the Allied Masonic Degrees and a 32 Scottish Rite Mason. He is a member of the Quatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle, the Philalethes Society, the Masonic Society, and sits on the Executive Committee of the George Washington National Memorial Association. He resides in Alexandria Virginia. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 8

9 Section Chamber of Reflection Provided the following criteria are followed, the optional use of a Chamber of Reflection just prior to an EA Degree is authorized and is not considered a matter of ritual, being treated in the same way as a Bible Presentation or Longevity Awards. It is to be done in a private room, outside of the lodge, prior to the opening of the lodge, and there is to be a guide present at all times, just outside the door of the Chamber/room. (a) The purpose of a Chamber of Reflection is to help the candidate withdraw his attention from the distractions of the day and focus his attention on the profound ceremony he is about to undergo. Its goal is to stress to the candidate that he is entering into a solemn, serious and life-changing event. It should be sobering while not depressing. (b) All aspects of handling the candidate and the features of the chamber itself must be very serious and calculated to prepare the candidate s mind for the degree to follow. It is helpful to have the top line signer or another brother well known to the candidate introduce him to the guide who will conduct him to the chamber. (c) Physical symbols presented in the Chamber may range from as little as a darkened room with classical music playing in the background and a plain piece of paper upon which the candidate may write his thoughts, to a complete array of traditional symbols. The symbols may include any of the following items: a skull and pones indicating mortality; an hourglass indicating that time is short; the rooster indicating the dawn of a new day and the coming light from the East; salt and sulfur representing philosophical pursuits and growth; a mirror indicating that the candidate should examine his own motives and actions; bread and water as a reminder of tyranny and simplicity; and the appropriate Volume of Sacred Law. (d) Instruction shall be given to the candidate to help him understand the symbols presented and the purpose of the experience. (e) Under no circumstances shall anything be done which might be viewed as demeaning or degrading to the candidate, or which might incite levity. If the candidate is claustrophobic, or for any reason does not wish to participate, the Chamber/room shall not be used. (f) Each Lodge is required to notify the Deputy Grand Master in writing if it chooses to use a Chamber of Reflection. The District Deputy Grand Master for that Lodge will inspect and approve the room before it may be used. ARIZONA GRAND LODGE MASONIC LODGE OF EDUCATION THE WORKING TOOLS MASONIC MAGAZINE TUCSON SCOTTISH RITE C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 9

10 Photography by Al Camacho Steven McFie was passed to Fellow Craft on June 16 th. The degree team did excellent work. Commitment to excellence continues to be the goal. Congratulations to Steven McFie and the degree team. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 10

11 Photography by Al Camacho MW Michael T. Bishop presents Bro. Eugene M. Guzzi with the 2012 Camp Stone 77 Mason-of-the-year award. From the 130 th Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Arizona: Frank Belluardo from Perfect Ashlar #12 Lodge in Bisbee, Arizona and WB Marlin Easthouse DDGM district 15 Willcox Lodge #10, Willcox Arizona were personally bestowed the Distinguished Service Medal, which is the Grand Lodge s most prestigious award, from Grand Master D. Brook Cunningham in Sedona, Arizona. WB Andy Anderson was appointed Grand Chaplain and WB Bruce Wood appointed District Deputy Grand Lecturer for district 11. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 11

12 MASONIC ACTIVITIES FOR JULY 2012 Tucson Scottish Rite Nov. 2 nd and 3 rd Fall Reunion Outdoor Raising Sept. 22, 2012 Escapule Ranch, St. David Scottish Rite Club 8:00 A.M. Huachuca Lodge Camacho dining room. Camp Stone Lodge 77 Education July 17 th 5:30 PM Camacho Dining Hall Topic: Observing The Craft 2 King Solomon Lodge #5 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 5:30 at a local restaurant. 3 Pearl of Venus Chap #6 OES stated meeting at 2 PM. Bisbee 4 Huachuca Lodge #53 stated meeting CANCELLED 5 Perfect Ashlar Lodge #12 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 6 PM. 5 Electa Chap #51 OES stated meeting at 7 PM. 7 Cochise Scottish Rite Club breakfast meeting at 8 AM. The meeting will be held at 219 S. Garden Ave Sierra Vista. 10 Mt. Moriah Lodge #19 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 6 PM. 11 Huachuca Lodge #53 stated meeting at 7 w/ dinner at 6 PM. 12 Willcox Lodge #10 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 6 PM. 13 Cochise High Twelve Club #703 is dark. 14 Camp Stone Lodge #77 stated meeting at 9:30 w/breakfast at 8:30 AM. 17 Camp Stone Lodge #77 education night at 5:30 PM. All are welcomed. 17 Pearl of Venus Chap #6 OES stated meeting at 2 PM. Tombstone. 17 Adoniram Council #14 Cryptic Masons stated meeting at7pm. 17 Coronado Chap #20 Royal Arch Masons stated meeting at7pm. 18 Huachuca Lodge #53 education will be conducted at 6 PM. 19 Electa Chap #51 OES stated meeting at 7 PM. 20 George W. Prioleau Lodge #13 PHA stated meeting at 7 PM. 21 Huachuca Shrine Club is dark. 23 San Pedro Lodge #55 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 6 PM. 25 Huachuca Lodge #53 EA Degree at 7 w/ dinner at 6 PM. 26 Tucson Lodge of Perfection formal meeting is dark. Social hour w/games at 6:30 PM. Planning for August Huachuca Shrine Club Archie Pate Picnic has been cancelled. Comments from a PDDGM Attending Grand Lodge this year was very interesting and as usual the right decisions were again made by the majority of the Brothers attending. As we move ahead I am confident that all the new Grand Lodge Officers are interested in moving ahead so peace and harmony prevails. My sincere congratulations to JW Bro. Frank Belluardo on being awarded the Grand Lodge Distinguished Service Medal in recognition of his work in Lodges in District #11. Well deserved. Congratulations to the new District Deputy Grand Master for District #11 WBro. Bruce F. Wood, PM. Congratulations to King Solomon Lodge #5 for their work and recognition on the trestle board newsletter and Huachuca Lodge #53 for their work and special award on the Lodges newsletter and the second Builders Award, see the lodge s newsletter for more details. Congratulations also to JW Bro. Frank Belluardo (5) on being assigned as Arizona Masonry magazine contributing editor and WBro. Phillip Shulsky (53) on his assignment as the Chairman for the Trestle board Newsletter committee for the Grand Lodge. A. M. Anderson PDDGM C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 12

13 COCHISE MASONIC HIGH TWELVE CLUB #703 DARK See you in September. Camp Stone No. 77 Education The next schedule education meeting is at Huachuca Lodge 5:30 PM in the Camacho dining hall. The discussion will be focused on Observing The Craft. (See below for Book of the Month.). The format is open discussion round table. All Brothers and non-masons are welcome to attend. Coffee and cookies will be provided. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 13

14 MASONIC HUMOR Name: Charles Kettles Lodge: Mad River # 77 Grand Lodge: GL of VT As the Grand Master and I were walking down the street while we were visiting Cincinnati, OH. We happen to pass a pet shop. It has a sign in the window that caught our eye. It said, See our Masonic Birds. Well we looked at each other and since we had time before our scheduled meeting, we decided to investigate? We went in and proceeded to the aviary to view the birds. While we were inspecting them the owner came over and offered to help us. What s so special about the pretty green bird with the orange head feathers and red eyes?, I asked. Oh, he recites the Working tools of the First Degree., was the reply. How much is that bird I queried. That one goes for $500 said the owner. What about that blue bird with the red trim feathers and yellow beak?, I asked. That bird knows the Middle Chamber and sells for $750., said the owner. And what about that outstanding purple bird with the iridescent green plumage, I asked. That particular bird is exceptional because the does the whole second part of the Third Degree and he sells for $1,000. Oh, I see. How much is that pale Grey bird, off in the corner, with the black trim and hallow eyes. I inquired. Well that bird goes for $2,000., said the owner. Wow, I said, What does he do? Nothing., replied the owner. Nothing?, I repeated. Well, then why are you charging so much for him? I wanted to know. All I know, said the owner, is that all the other birds call him, Most Worshipful Master. Southeast Arizona Masonic Lodges King Solomon Lodge No.5 Willcox Lodge No. 10 Nogales Lodge No. 11 Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 12 Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 19 Huachuca Lodge No. 53 San Pedro Lodge No. 55 Camp Stone Lodge No. 77 Day Light Lodge Safford Lodge No. 16 George W. Prioleau Lodge No. 13 PHA First Monday Second Thursday Second Wednesday First Thursday Second Tuesday First Wednesday Fourth Monday Second Saturday First Tuesday Third Friday C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 14

15 Please visit the Benson-Arizona for all Cochise County Masonic information at the following WEB address: by WEB Master Merle Hobbs who does a wonderful job at keeping us informed with Mason activity in Cochise County. SCOTTISH RITE 7th degree - Provost and Judge: We learn that impartial justice protects person, property, happiness and reputation. We are instructed to judge with patience and impartially. The apron of the 7th degree is white, edged with red, with a key and five rosettes. The jewel is a golden key. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 15

16 2012 Distinguished Service Award Recipient Master Mason Frank Belluardo from Perfect Ashlar Lodge #12 in Bisbee, Arizona was personally bestowed the Distinguished Service Medal, which is the Arizona Grand Lodge s most prestigious award, from Grand Master Most Worshipful D. Brook Cunningham at the 130 th Grand Lodge Communication held in Sedona, Arizona on the Saturday secession June 2, This award is for special recognition to extraordinary Arizona Freemasons and five recipients were presented the award this year. Frank is only one of a few Freemasons in Cochise County to ever receive this award. This year he was also the only non-grand Lodge Officer, elected or appointed, to receive this award. The 2012 presentation ceremony of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Distinguished Service Award. Frank Belluardo (green shirt) is standing to the left of MW D. Brook Cunningham. This award was presented to Frank for his dedicated and faithful service to the Craft through the years and his extraordinary hard work in the preservation of one hundred plus year old historical records from Arizona s Territorial Lodges in Cochise County. Freemasons in Cochise County can appreciate Frank s hard work and dedication in promoting and protecting our rich Masonic history in Arizona, especially for the three lodges he is a member and officer in: Perfect Ashlar #12 Bisbee, King Solomon #5 Tombstone and Mt. Moriah #19, Douglas. This is just one of the many reasons Frank was recognized for the Distinguished Service Award in C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 16

17 Jeffery S. Carlton (22, 64, 68) (Moira) M W Grand Master 805 W Atlantic Ave (C) jeffcarlton03@gmail.com Kingman, AZ William A. Garrard Jr. (2, 3, 72) (April)... R W Deputy Grand Master 436 W Gleneagles Dr (H) wagarrard1@gmail.com Phoenix, AZ (C) Mike B. Manning (14, 56) (Maggie)... R W Senior Grand Warden 2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd # (H) semperfireccw@cs.com Flagstaff, AZ (C) J. Michael Atchley (32) (Peggy)... R W Junior Grand Warden N New Reflections Dr (H) jmatch@theriver.com Marana, AZ (C) Robert D. Wainwright (41) (Sonya)... V W Grand Treasurer PO Box (H) azgnd_trea@azmasons.org Tucson, AZ (C) Michael N. McGee (50) (Sharon)... Deputy Grand Treasurer 3217 E Shea Blvd Ste 498 (C) bro.falldown@gmail.com Phoenix, AZ Wilbur E. Robertson (20) (Judy)... V W Grand Secretary 345 W Monroe St (H) (O) azgnd_sec@azmasons.org Phoenix, AZ (OF) (O) (C) James H. May PGM (20) (Lorraine)... Deputy Grand Secretary 1124 E Fairmont Dr (O) (C) jmay@azmasons.org Tempe, AZ (H) George H. Stablein, Sr. (15) (Carol)... V W Grand Secretary Emeritus 2207 W Straford Dr (H) (HF) gstablein@cox.net Chandler, AZ (C) W. Kelly Rowden (10, 55) (Terry)... W Grand Lecturer 469 S Biddle Ave (H) wkrowden@yahoo.com Willcox, AZ Andrew M. Anderson Jr. (5, 53) (Mary Lou)... V Reverend Grand Chaplain 1260 E Tacoma St. (H) mo1939@gmail.com Sierra Vista, AZ (C) Craig L. Gross (4, 74) (Lynda)... W Grand Orator 5026 E Adams St (H) tl4so@hotmail.com Tucson, AZ (C) Donald E. Galyon (7, 38) (Mary Lou)... W Grand Marshal PO Box 104 (H) bigdon7@gmail.com Flagstaff, AZ (O) James B. Buehler (1,14) (Vicki)... W Grand Standard Bearer 275 Oak Creek Dr (H) jbsedona@esedona.net Sedona, AZ William P. Herzig (56,70) (Christine)... W Grand Sword Bearer 703 W Oso Dorado Cir (H) cbherzig@gmail.com Payson, AZ Charles Chuck V. Phemister III (68) (Dee)... W Grand Bible Bearer C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 17

18 4422 S Ranchita Dr (H) chicken@npgcable.com Fort Mohave, AZ Robert W. Bradfield (68) (Billie)... W Senior Grand Deacon 4473 El Paso Rd N (H) bbandbb@citlink.net Bullhead City, AZ (C) John A. Engstrom, III (23) (Carol)... W Junior Grand Deacon 9563 W Albert Ln (C) bigsunbum@yahoo.com Peoria, AZ Richard A. Hendrickson (11, 71) (Judith)... W Senior Grand Steward 1890 W Dove Way (C) sandiamt2@gmail.com Amado, AZ Scott A. Thomas (15, 23, 43) (Roberta )... W Junior Grand Steward S Tuzigoot Dr (H) scottathomas@cox.net Phoenix, AZ (C) Stephen E. England (24)... W Grand Pursuivant 8150 S Open Trail Ln (C) seesafesteve@gmail.com Gold Canyon, AZ Carlos Rausch (43) (Anna)... W Grand Organist 7826 E Mariposa Dr (H) piavio@cox.net Scottsdale, AZ David H. Luebke PGM (1) (Shirley)... W Grand Editor PO Box 370 (H) dhluebke@gmail.com Chino Valley, AZ (C) (F) Daniel M. Genchi (9) (Katie)... W Grand Tyler 982 W Saguaro Ln. (H) dgenchi@cox.net San Tan Valley, AZ (C) GRAND TRUSTEES D. Brook Cunningham, PGM (1,7,14)... Term expires Devils Kitchen Dr (H) cunningbrook@q.com Sedona, AZ (C) James W. Rowan, PGM (43)... Term Expires E Pebble Beach Dr (H) jimrowan@cox.net Tempe, AZ (C) Michael T. Bishop, PGM (5, 77)... Term expires S Sioux Ave (H) mtbishop@q.com Sierra Vista, AZ (C) David H. Luebke, PGM (1) (Shirley)... Term expires 2013 PO Box 370 (H) dhluebke@gmail.com Chino Valley, AZ (C) (F) Robert F. Hannon, PGM (32) (Marian)... Grand Trustee Emeritus PO Box (H) mbhannon@q.com Tucson, AZ (C) C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 18

19 Retaining Membership in a Lodge. By Brother Eugene M. Guzzi Is the number of members important for a Lodge? If so, does it help in attendance? Does it increase in fundraisers and other activities? Does it help with education and mentoring? If the answer is NO, then why do these Lodges think numbers are important? Membership is important for future growth no doubt, but increased membership and to expect nothing does not serve the Craft! What do the members think? Are they active in the Lodge? Are they satisfied with their Lodge? Every effort must be made in every Lodge to retain its members. The Lodge must find a ways to keep them active. A Lodge should offer work to all its members so matter how small a job. From the M W Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Arizona, 130 th Annual Communication pg. 50, Member Retention: Arizona loses nearly as many Brethren to demit and SNPD each year as we do death. Why is that? Better yet, what will you do to change that? A successful Lodge may be merely a small Lodge tied together by a close knit of Brothers who regularly attend fellowship and meetings, get together occasionally and engage in some community service. The Brothers that serve their Lodge are loyal. That is the minimal each Lodge should expect from a Brother. Success for a Lodge is not measured by money, members, awards and affluent dress styles etc, it is measured by Brothers who are true to the Craft especially Brothers working Brothers. What is the point of a initiating a candidate and not expect anything from him. We should expect something from him and it is our job to ensure there is something we can offer him as well. It can be the smallest of tasks, but we must offer something. He must feel that he is a part of this fraternity by contributing what he has to offer or what we feel is helpful to us. If we don t, do you think he will come back? It s easy enough to say to him, I need you to do this for us, will you be able to help us? He will flounder if you let him, but he will flourish if you mentor him. Membership is a privilege in our Fraternity, not a right. Protect our Craft. Masonry is about Brotherly Love and if a Lodge offers that then we are well ahead in maintaining a successful Lodge and keeping members. Remember, no push-troughs. So mote it be. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 19

20 The Mason s Lady is an important and integral part in the Mason s life. She is there for her husband and the work they are committed to in the Masonic family. Each play a role, sometimes she is behind the scenes, sometimes she is right there with him, but nevertheless she is there. We sometimes take for granted that we as Masons are the ones that manage to do this great work by ourselves and never realize that without our Ladies behind us, our work may not be that great. So yes, we need to particularly say thanks to our Ladies and let them know that they too are making the difference in the Fraternity. Your Lady might even be interested in joining the Order of the Eastern Start were both you and your Lady can share in a great experience together side by side. We have two wonderful Chapters in the immediate area: Electa Chapter 51 and Pearl of Venus Chapter 6. C a m p S t o n e L o d g e N o. 7 7 F & A M S i e r r a V i s t a, A Z Page 20

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