What is the FAITH? How do we apply it to our daily lives? From time immemorial, man has

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2 , What is the FAITH? How do we apply it to our daily lives? From time immemorial, man has had FAITH in many ideals. When our forefathers founded this country, they had FAITH in its future. When we attend the church of our FAITH, we, as Masons, are taught to have FAITH in the existence of a supreme being. It has been this continual FAITH over all the years, exerted by society toward their fellow man that has resulted in our progress and civilization toward that ideal of one common band of society. Today, more than ever, it is obvious that we must have a FAITH in our ideals and in our fellow man in all that we do. Changes are taking place in our society, in our youth and in our technology, that often leaves us quite breathless. Often as we discussed some of the problems facing our young people today, we hear the expression, what kind of an example have we set for them, or what kind of future can we offer them? How can they have a FAITH in the present world that we are giving them? Certainly the tenants of Freemasonry can be the most encouraging and vital inheritance that our youth can receive. They will accept them only if we can show them by example how important these teachings will be to influence their future purpose and happiness. Most of us want our youth of today to emulate in some ways the pattern of life that we ourselves hold in such high regard. Why can t this be an experience in masonry? If you are concerned about the direction our youth are headed in, it is time that you stop shaking your head. Hold it high and attend all of your lodge meetings. The direction that masonry is headed depends upon whether or not they have enough FAITH in you to follow. I think they will. Although you may think I wrote this today, this was written by an anonymous bother and can be found in a book compiled by Alphonse Cerza in 1971 (September 26), titled A Masonic Thought for Each Day of the Year. This passage demonstrates how little things have changed and how much FAITH is a part of what we do. This New Year is our time to make a difference. Be sure to attend meetings and get involved. I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

3 Brethren, I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday season. Hanukkah and Christmas are a special time of year. People rekindle the true meaning of the season and for a short time behave as all true Masons behave all year round, with Brotherly Love, Truth and Charity guiding their actions. Wouldn t be nice if everyone s New Year s resolution would be to treat everyone as they would like to be treated? As we start a new calendar year, we also started a new Lodge year a couple of weeks back. Which means I am in charge of the 3 RD degree slate of Officers. The first 3 rd degree is going to be on January 28 TH, if you want to participate in the degree please give me a call. We are starting the year off with a lot of degree work and it is a nice feeling to start doing our ritual work again. Please come out and join us for some fellowship, if you haven t been to lodge in a while, don t worry about, come on out and you will find it easy to get in and enjoy the companionship that you remember. Charles E. Seiter John C. Holz Sr eslie E. Ellis Horst Neuhaus Sidney Engel William L. Butler Glenn W. Cummings James A. Boothman David H. McConachie Roger D. Flowers Richard K. Flinton William B. Lewis Kirk T. Lockett Jr Paul J. Dore' Jr Brian N. Brown Sean J. Shelton Francisco R. Felix SUN CITY LODGE SHIRTS Sun City Lodge N 0 72 is coordinating an order for short sleeve collared polo shirts embossed with the Square and Compasses. The shirts have the following features: + Port Authority is the shirt manufacturer; + Shirt is short sleeve with a collar; + Left breast pocket with Name above the pocket; + Square and Compasses with SUN CITY LODGE N 0 72 on the Right breast; and + Shirts are in Light Blue or White. Price is $25.00 per shirt with payment made to SUN CITY LODGE N If you are interested in ordering a shirt, please when ordering, include: + your shirt size; + the shirt color; and + Name you want place above the shirt pocket. CONTACT: Dave Miller at or gdmillerak@msn.com Scouting makes a direct and positive impact on our communities by teaching positive values and leadership skills to youth. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America Is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Vision of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Sun City Lodge N 0 72 is proud to support Boy Scout troop 938.

4 Greetings: Brethren From The South As we start the new year with a clean slate and all that this implies let us look forward to new beginnings and to a renewed commitment to the principles of our craft. I eagerly look forward to participating in the initiation of new brothers and assisting them through their progress of becoming Master Masons. Some upcoming changes to our meal service at our stated meetings include that the meals will be prepared and served at 5:45 PM by the ladies of the Amaranth. These meals will now cost $8.00 per person and a reservation must be made three days in advance in order to participate. You must RSVP by ing Bob Cole at 13013cole@Cox.net or, by contacting the lodge directly at The ladies of the Eastern Star will be preparing and serving our meals on the nights that we conduct Master Mason degrees. Please RSVP for this meal also following the above instructions. Refreshments will continue to be served after all meetings. I look forward to seeing all of you in lodge and wish you all a happy, healthy new year. Masonic tradition calls on us to render aid to our sick and needy brothers. While we are getting better at doing that, we have been neglecting our ladies and their needs. If any of you know of a sick or distressed brother or a Masonic widow, please call the lodge office at and leave a message on the recorder or in person tell the Secretary or Building Manager. Sun City Lodge N 0 72 would like to preserve our heritage and Lodge by building upon the Irrevocable Trust Fund. To do this, the Brothers of Sun City Lodge N 0 72 can consider Including in their will a Gift to the Irrevocable Trust Fund of Sun City Lodge N 0 72, Peoria, Arizona. This absolutely will preserve our heritage that the Brothers above have established. The funds will be used to maintain the building and for possible renovations in the near future. The Lodge is in need of replenishing this fund. The Brothers may contribute to this fund at any time.

5 Pot Luck :30 PM Education :00 PM Meeting :30 PM westernsmith@aol.com Happy New Year s Brethren. This has been a busy season once again with the Holidays, as well as Elections and Installations. The best of those installations, showing true courage under fire was for our councils Purple Heart of Masonry. Our own Deputy Master, Steve Wieters, I am proud to say is, well, having a very Black & Blue Year. That is, as you know, being the Eminent Commander of St. Andrews Commandery of Knights Templar and now has been installed as the Worshipful Master of Sun City N 0 72, F&AM in Arizona. Within the Year, Steve will also be leading, if elected, the Red & Purple Lodges, as well, as High Priest of Oasis Chapter N 0 15 Royal Arch Masons and as the Illustrious Commander of Stewart Council of Cryptic Masons, leading all 3 York Rite bodies and the hosting Blue Lodge within a 2 year span. I am in awe of the Powerhouse of Personalities which our Council embodies, showing us what is possible of one singular Mason. Congratulations to our Dearest Deputy Master, Steve Wieters. Awesome Work Companion!!! Start the year out right, by coming to Council this 4 TH Monday night. mikael1212@yahoo.com RITUAL PRACTICE :30 AM COFFEE :00 AM CONCLAVE :00 AM Welcome Sir Knights companions brothers and sisters. I hope this New Year finds you well. We had a great December, and are looking forward to a busy January. Immediately following our December conclave, the Commandrey celebrated our Christmas observance on December 12 TH. It was a very enjoyable ceremony, many many thanks go out to Doug Robertson and his wife Eva for their outstanding work to making it what it was skw@ep2p.com

6 WHO: WHAT: THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS FOR CRYPTIC MASONS THIS TABLE COUNCIL MEETING WITH DINNER AND TRADITIONAL TOAST IS CONDUCTED IN THE OFFICIAL TABLE COUNCIL RITUAL OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INT. WHY: TO PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF MASONRY AS OUR BRETHREN LIVED IT IN THEIR LODGES LONG AGO WHEN: WHERE: ATTIRE: MENU: MARCH 28, 2016 AT 7:00 PM (4 TH Monday regular meeting night) SUN CITY LODGE N 0 72 (Just North Union Hills Rd. on 107 TH Ave.) APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR STEWART COUNCIL MEMBERS PORK LOIN WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS & DESERT IF YOU REQUIRE A SPECIAL MENU PLEASE CONTACT PAT HAYES AT or pmhayes1@cox.net HOW: SEND THE ATTACHED RESERVATION A WITH CHECK FOR A DONATION OF $25.00 PAYABLE TO STEWART COUNCIL N 0 16 ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2016 TO: Pat Hayes W. Garnette Dr. Sun City, AZ pmhayes1@cox.net PLEASE RESERVE A PLACE IN MY NAME FOR THE DINNER I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DONATION OF $25.00 WILL GUARANTEE ME A PLACE AT THE TABLE NAME: DATE: ADDRESS: CITY & ZIP: PHONE:

7 OASIS CHAPTER # 15 ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ARIZONA WILL BE CONFERRING THE FIFTH ANNUAL MARK MASTER OUTDOOR DEGREE IN WICKENBURG, AZ ON FEBRUARY 20, 2016 DEGREE START TIME: AM COST: $25.00 (CANDIDATES FREE) DOUGHNUTS IN THE MORNING (BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE / BEVERAGE) BRATS & BURGERS LUNCH INCLUDED WITH WATER ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS: Black Cat Road, Wickenburg 1. Take Grand Ave (US 60) West to Wickenburg; 2. RIGHT Turn on N Jack Burden Road (Fast Food Restaurant on corner); 3. Travel 2.2 miles on N Jack Burden Road. Make slight Right onto Jack Burden Road. This is 0.9 miles past N Blue Tank Trail. 4. Take first Left onto S. Black Cat Road. Travel 0.4 miles. 5. Look for signage regarding Royal Arch. ON LINE ON_FACEBOOK Sun City Lodge N 0 72 ROYAL ARCH MASON REGISTRATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 16, 2016 CANDIDATE CHAPTER VISITOR CHAPTER SEND REGISTRATION WITH CHECK OR M.O. ONLY PAT HAYES W. GARNETTE DR. SUN CITY, AZ pmhayes1@cox.net NAME: ADDRESS: CITY & ZIP: PHONE:

8 These tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches with your name or other name of choice and desired Masonic Emblem. The tiles will be placed on the patio on the south entrance to the lodge. Several brothers have purchased them so far. They will be installed in groups of 6 to 10 tiles. Pricing is $ each. See our Secretary Dick Flinton for information Junior Warden Message: Salad, Pork Lion Roast, Au-Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable, Desert with Beverage. Master Mason Degree: Salad, Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Vegetable, Desert and Beverage.

9 The Past Masters of Sun City lodge N 0 72 wish you and your family a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. The Past masters meet on the second Tuesday at 8:30 am in the Jackson Room. Coffee & doughnuts served. Our next meeting will be on January 12, We invite the lodge officers to attend It is a wise Master who recognizes the talents of the Past Masters and who uses them to good advantage. They can serve as a sounding board for the programs and activities a master is considering. He can pick their brains for ideas and he can count on the Past Masters to give him the wisdom of their experience. The Master serves as the rudder, steering the course, but it is often the Past Masters who assist him to keep it on an even keel. Contact: Pat Hayes at , pmhayes1@cox.net. Issues of the Trestleboard are available to individual accounts electronically. The advantage of the electronic release is that the recipient will be receiving the Trestleboard at the time it is sent to the printer, which is a week or more before the end of the calendar month. To receive the Trestleboard electronically released in pdf format, please send your request and address to Brethren, at this time we have 221 member. We have three waiting for the EA degree (Royce Kidd, Brian Arrowood and William Sturdevant) and two who have received the EA Marcus Beckles and Edward Tanheimer. At the November meeting, we suspended 15 for non-payment of dues. Two have paid their dues for 2015 and They are accounted for in the total. I think we are doing very well. Our average age is Do good unto all. Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. ~ C. H. Claude MM Masonry aims at the promotion of morality and higher living by the cultivation of the social side of man, the rousing in him of the instincts of charity and love of his kind. It rests surely on the foundation of the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. ~ William Howard Taft MM "Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt, American President and Freemason

10 . This is a change from previous months and is being made for more rapid processing and release of information for the upcoming month. skw@ep2p.com Remember him before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, or the wheel broken at the well and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. ~ Ecclesiastes 12:6-7 I would like to contribute to The Sun City Trestleboard for the 2014 year at the following level: Enclosed is my donation in the amount of $ Make checks payable to and mail to: Donation is IN MEMORY OFHONOR OF: (circle one Attention: Sun City Lodge #72 Secretary: Please n *St. Andrew s Comm. *Amaranth Oasis Chapter R.A.M. Gary Bain *James Becker *Steward Council C.M. Karen E. Bulawa *Pioneer Lodge *John Stoefer Arthur Hart *James D. Spooler *Ardarth Wilber *David Miller *West Valley Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge N 0 72 needs current telephone numbers, current addresses and addresses from all brothers and Trestleboard subscribers. You will be receiving the Electronic Trestleboard if we have your address unless your preference is a mailing edition. Please notify W.M. Steve Wieters or

11 The Chairman for our second annual Pancake Breakfast, Bob Carhart, reports that the planning is done and he is ready for some action on the part of the volunteers who will head up the various categories assigned to perform at the breakfast. It is never too soon to make your plans so you will be available to help with this fun/fund raiser. Perhaps the most important activity that we can all do is sell tickets so we can have more attendees than we did at our first Pancake Breakfast. It is going to be up to each of us members and you do not even have to be a sound physical specimen to do this important work. Like in some of the other chores our ladies can assist as well in making this event very successful. They attend many meetings and other activities where the men do not so they have an excellent place to sell individual as well as groups of tickets. THANKS LADIES! We hope to see everyone, who reads this epistle, at the breakfast with your friends and neighbors. All Master Masons are invited and encouraged to attend any of our regular meetings on the second Fridays of the months of October through May as well as our social events where the ladies and guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Santa Claus delivered at the festive Christmas Holiday Luncheon on December 7, A great time had by all! Reminders Mark your calendars! Don t miss any meeting or event! January 8, :00 AM Installation of 2016 Officers. State President Dave Miller and his team will preside. Arizona Wolcott Deputy Trustee, Harry Brown, will bring us up to date on Wolcott in Arizona. Remember, you can participate with your donations to the Wolcott Foundation any day of the year and join our Brothers attending the Sun City Lodge or any Lodge. As you know, any of the local Lodges that you may visit can be a great location to find a new High Twelvian for our club. It is up to each of us to sign up a new High Twelvian to keep our roster on the plus side and, hopefully, to increase our membership so that our friends can enjoy our Food, Fun and Fellowship. David Miller President of Sun City West High Twelve Club From Left to Right: Tyler James Liber, Marshal Nicolas Felix, Treasure Michael Kennedy, Junior Deacon Francisco Felix, Junior Warden Robert Cole, Worshipful Master Steve Wieters, Senior Warden Craig Montgomery, Senior Deacon Mark Nelson, Junior Steward Kevin Baver, Senior Steward Mathew Link, Chaplain Jack Daniel and Secretary Richard Flinton

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13 Honored Lady s and Sir Knight s: Our Amaranth Court N 0 12 meeting was held on December 14 TH, which was our friendship night. The tables were beautifully decorated, we had many visiting members from other Courts. Our Grand Royal Matron, Honored Lady Jeannie Yunker and the Grand Royal Patron, Sir Knight Earl Wunder attended. Fun was enjoyed by all with games, gifts and laughter. The Order of DeMolay boys were again with us, serving and doing the KP duty, the Royal Patron Jack Daniel introduced the young men and presented a nice donation to them. Over all, a grand time of fellowship was enjoyed by all. Christmas is here and a New Year is knocking at the door. We look to seeing all of you in in year Where did this year go? Save the date, February 14 TH : 00 PM Valentine s day dinner at Lodge N 0 72 More info to follow in the February Trestleboard.

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15 SUN CITY N 0 72 LODGE OFFICERS 2016 Worshipful Master Steven Wieters skw@ep2p.com Senior Warden Craig Montgomery cmonty51@cox.net Junior Warden Bob Cole Secretary Richard Flinton Treasurer Michael Kennedy Chaplain PM. Jack Daniel Senior Deacon Mark Nelson Junior Deacon Frankie Felix Senior Steward Matthew A. Link Junior Steward Kevin Baver Alternate Stewards Andy Pratt Marshal Felix Tyler Jim Leber Organist / Pianist Sidney Engel cole@cox.net rflinton@comcast.net mkennedysolutions@gmail.com Building Lodge Trustees Chairman Errol Hakwsley, Members George Coxey, David Miller, Al Cohen, Pat Hays Emeritus Earl Trundy Lodge Building Manager Jack Daniel jackdnl@cox.net Audit Committee Jim Rolle, Dan Robison Banquet / Event Committee Chairman Frank Visceglie, Member Steve Wieters Stewart Bikes For Books Bob Cole, Steve Wieters, Charles Hardy Candidate Mentoring Errol Hawksley, Michael Kennedy, Andy Pratt Irrevocable Trust Fund Trustees Chairman Hal Knowlton, Members Bill Clark, John Geyer, Doug Robertson, Bryan Cooper-Keeble Lodge Ritual Director Pat Hayes Lodge Website Committee David Miller, Craig Montgomery Masonic Education Errol Hawksley, Michael Kennedy, Andy Pratt Masonic Funeral Coordination David Miller gdmillerak@msn.com Masonic Jewelry Frank Visceglie Membership Contact Retention Michael Kennedy, Pat Hayes Sickness and Distress Larry Gorelick , George Coxey Publisher / Editor 乔治 米切尔水龙

16 JANUARY 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FOR CALENDAR ENTRIES CONTACT JACK DANIEL AT CHURCH BUILDING TRUST EASTERN STAR 10 AM 10 AM 7:30 PM NILE CLUB 9: AM OFFICERS MEETING 7 PM PIONEER LODGE 6 PM CHURCH 10 AM CHURCH 10 AM 18 IRREVOCABLE TRUST 4PM AMARANTH 6 PM PIONEER LODGE 6 PM PAST MASTERS 8:30 AM DAR 1 PM 19 EASTERN STAR 7: 30 PM 6 13 ROYAL ARCH DREGEE 6 PM PEORIA EASTERN STAR 7: 30 PM ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE 7: PM BOY SCOUTS 6 8 PM 14 STATED MEEING DINNER 6:PM MEETING 7 PM BOY SCOUTS 6-8 PM ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE 7: PM ROYAL ARCH MASONS DINNER 6:30 PM MEETING 7:30 PM ST. ANDREWS CONCLAVE 9 AM MSRICF 1 6 PM KNIGHT MASONS 2-6 PM 24 CHURCH 10 AM 25 STERWARD COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS DINNER 6:30 PM MEETING 7: 30 PM PEORIA EASTERN STAR 7: 30 PM MASTER MASON DEGREE 5: PM DINNER 6: PM BOY SCOUT 6 8 PM EASTERN STAR ALL DAY 31 CHURCH 10 AM ON SUNDAY

17 Ad space is now available on the Trestleboard. You may purchase a business card size for $120 for one year, or a larger ad for $200 for one year. (11 issues) Please support our Brothers and Friends of the Lodge who advertise in our Trestleboard. skw@ep2p.com U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 45 Sun City, AZ Non-Profit Org. suncitylodgeno72@gmail.com OR CURRENT RESIDENT