The Trestleboard. Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M. Chartered on the 18th day of April, 1951

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1 The Trestleboard Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M. Chartered on the 18th day of April, 1951 November 2014 Volume 64 Issue 11 Stated Communications Held on the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 7:30 pm Family Dinner on 3 rd Monday at 6:00 pm Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M. 118 E. Venice Ave.,Venice FL W:. Stephen C. Murphy, Worshipful Master Tel: (941)

2 VENICE LODGE NO. 301 F.& A.M OFFICERS W:. Master: W:. Steve Murphy Sr. Warden: Br. Derek Lynn (703) Jr. Warden: Br. Mark Baltimore Treasurer: W:. Dwight Ridgeway Secretary: W:. Jeffrey Pick Sr. Deacon: Br. Scott Steelman Jr. Deacon: Br. Gene Scheuring Marshal: W:. Lou Kelly Chaplain: Br. John Greene Sr. Steward: Br. Ed Schuan Jr Steward: Br. Marcel Leclerc (207) Tyler: Br. Walt Milne Organist: Br. Ron McLeod APPENDANT ORDERS Scottish Rite/ Master of Kadosh ILL. Barry D. Hart York Chapter No. 35 Excellent High Priest: Jeffery T. Lawrence York Venice Council 41 ILL Master: John Jud Powell Commandery/ Eminent Commander: Todd Meschelle Recorder for Commandery: Gerald E. Goacher, PEC Recorder for Council & Chapter John F. Wermann, KYCH

3 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Board of Relief W:.M:. Steve Murphy By-Laws: R:.W:. John Wermann Education: R:.W:. Barry D. Hart Electronic Media: (Facebook) W:. Hampton Crimi Finance: Br. Derek Lynn (703) Funerals: W:. Lou Ortt Greeters: Br. Derek Lynn (703) Investigations: Br. Mark Baltimore Lodge Instruction & Catechism: W:. Lou Kelly Lodge Property: W:. Lou Kelly Mentors Chairman: W:. Lou Kelly Petitions: W:. Jeff Pick Publicity: Br. Edward Shauan Scholarships: W:.M:.Steve Murphy Telephone Tree: Br. Derek Lynn (703) Transportation Coordinator: W Lou Ortt Vigilance & Charity Br. Mark Baltimore Chaplin: Br. John Greene III Monthly Meals Chairman: Br. Mark Baltimore DDGM R:.W:. Allen Sorbie District Instructor: R:.H:. Ron Baber All telephone numbers are area code 941 unless otherwise indicated.

4 From The East Brethren, I must begin this note by expressing my gratitude to the York Rite Trinity Commandery No.16 and the York Rite Council No. 41 for their most generous donations for the replacement of the air handlers in our Lodge. Brothers Ray Kildisas, Paul Noller and W:. Jeff Pick have also donated generously to the cause. The replacement of the air handlers was an unexpected expense that we are hoping to recover from by receiving donations from our affiliated Masonic Bodies and most of all from our Lodge Brothers. Any Brother wishing to donate to this cause is asked to contact W:.M:. Steve Murphy or W:. Secretary Jeff Pick or just send your donation to: Venice Lodge No. 301 (memo) building fund. All addresses can be found on this Trestleboard. The Sun Fiesta was a great success and I would like to thank each and every Brother and Lady who took time out of their weekend to volunteer and help at the Brat & Hotdog stand. We may have broken a record this year because the weather was perfect and the crowds were hungry. Next year we have permission to serve Corndogs! The Corndogs are very popular at this event and we expect to sell plenty of them in addition to our Brat s and Hotdogs. The addition of Corndogs to our menu will require a lot more work, so we will need more volunteers next year to make this venture a success. Tis the Season and we are collecting canned goods for the All Faiths Food Bank to help them feed the less fortunate in our community. I am asking that each Brother when coming to the Lodge meetings, bring along two cans each for our donation to this worthy cause. We can t forget the kiddies who s parents have a hard time making ends meet around Christmas time. We can make some little guy or girl very happy this year when they find something under their tree given to them by the Toys for Tots organization. Toys for Tots needs our help by collecting donated unwrapped toys in a special box that will be placed in the foyer of the Lodge just for that purpose. Please be generous and put a smile on a youngsters face. At our first meeting in November we will read the petitions for two petitioners and ballot on two other petitioners. It is very important to have our Lodge grow and it is also very important that our members be present to take part in the balloting procedure. If you wish to have YOUR ballot cast you must attend this meeting. Our second meeting of the month of November will honor our Lodge Widows I will try to get invitations out to each of the Ladies but if any Brother knows of a widow of one of our past members please contact me so I can be sure to invite them. This meeting will also recognize the Widow Sons Organization and the great work that they do. Fraternally, W:. Steve Murphy, Worshipful Master

5 4 From The West Brethren: The Sun Fiesta was a big success and the lodge received much needed funds. I wish to thank the volunteers and brothers who gave their time so readily over the weekend of the 17th, 18th, 19th November, in assisting the lodge with this annual event, the Chair for this event was myself, and I wish to thank the numerous brethren who made staffing this event a great success, to numerous to mention you all know who you are, a very big hearted thank you from me, in making this Sun Fiesta a great success. Worshipful Lou Kelly used is vehicle to bring the trailer and other supplies for set up, I had an excellent set up crew, who did an outstanding job in organizing the set up and also tearing down. Br. John Greene worked in the kitchen on the Friday morning preparing the condiments; he also purchased all our supplies for the event, thank you Br. Greene. The team ended up selling all our Brats and Hotdogs with the exception of 5 hotdogs left. On attending the Grand Masters visit, in Sarasota our lodge was well represented, the meal provided was outstanding in the Shrine we should have the visit their every year. Our own Br. Ed Shauan was the mastermind behind the dinner. Remember at this time of the year our own Masonic home and its residents. The annual visitation to the Masonic home will be December 19th, for the residents Christmas party, is a standing tradition for Venice Lodge members to attend; it brings great cheer to the residents of the home. Hope to see more members attending this year, time it starts is 10.00am. Our next lodge meeting will be November 3rd 2013 at 7.30pm. Br. Derek Lynn SW

6 From The South Brethren, On Monday November 10th at 7:00 pm we will be holding an EA Degree. I would love to see the sidelines full of Brothers for that event. Please come out and support our team and the, to be, newly obligated Brothers. There will be light refreshments served after the degree as well. The Sun Fiesta was a great success thanks to so many Brothers and Ladies. I have never seen so many people work so well together. Brothers Lynn and Greene deserve a special THANK YOU for their outstanding work. Chef Deb will be doing another great Family Dinner on the third Monday of November. Please come and join us for some great food and fellowship. We always are in need of help before and after the meals. Contact me at ( baltimore711@yahoo.com ) if you can provide any assistance. I hope that everyone has a good Thanksgiving. Congradulations to Br. Ed and Lady Sarah Shauan on the birth of their new baby. Our Charity for November will be " All Faiths Food Bank ". Fraternally, Br. Mark Baltimore JW Family Dinner Menu Roasted Chicken, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Veggies, Biscuits and a Special Desert Hot Coffee and Iced Tea Please come and enjoy the Dinner and Fellowship with Friends and Brothers!

7 BOOSTERS We would like to thank the following Brothers for supporting our Lodge GOLD $50 W:. Richard Geraci R:.W:. Barry D. Hart Br. Ray Kildisas W:.M:. Steve Murphy Br. Paul Noller GOLD $50 W:. Jeff Pick W:. Dwight Ridgeway R:.W:. John Wermann R:.W:. Eric West SILVER $35 YOUR NAME HERE BRONZE $25 WE NEED YOUR HELP TO OFFSET THE COST OF OUR NEW A/C HANDLERS Venice Masonic Lodge 301 Like us on Facebook Monitored by W:. Hampton Crimi CHAPLAIN S CORNER Sickness and Distress By: Br. John Greene Br. John Lewis had his Gall Bladder removed and is under going Rehab Therapy at home. Br. John is currently up and around and he is in great sprits and says hello to everyone. R:.W:. Rodger Craig is recovering at his home from a recent surgery but the word is that he will soon be returning to the Lodge. W:. Lou Kelly has recovered from his ailments and is back to working on the many projects he has going in the Lodge. Br. Stan Preston, Chaplin for Phoenix Lodge No. 346 has passed to that House not made with hands on Sunday morning Nov 2, 2014 It seems that the Power of Prayer is strong in Venice Lodge so remember to say a special Prayer for W:. Malcolm Ryder as he recovers from his recent injuries. Please keep these Brothers in your thoughts and prayers.

8 PERPETUAL MEMBERS HELP YOURSELF - HELP YOUR LODGE IT IS ONCE - IT IS FOREVER Lee Briner Philippe George V. Canlers-Mem Richard Cervi 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. Rocky Kearney Louie Kelly Robert Kern John Latta Robert Mac Alvanah Joseph Madrak Louis Marchetti Robert Martin Gerald Maxey Clark McClelland Ronald Morrison Paul Noller Earl Orth Louis Ortt Jeffrey Pick Blair Post Dwight Ridgeway B. John Ross Edward Schwenk-Mem. Glenn Miller Smith-Hon. Joseph Stella Richard Tacy Robert Duane Trump-Hon. John Wermann Eric West John Winters Current Petitioners Micah J. Wemes David M. Green DISTRICT 27 LODGES Manatee Lodge No.31: th St. E., Bradenton, FL st /3 rd Mon. 7:30 pm Braidentown Lodge No.99: th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL st /3 rd Tues. 7:30 pm Palmetto Lodge No.110: th St. E., Bradenton, FL nd /4 th Tues. 7:30 pm Sarasota Lodge No.147: 2160 Main St., Sarasota, FL nd /4 th Tues. 7:30 pm Phoenix Lodge No.346: 240 S.Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL st /3 rd Tues. 7:30 Englewood Lodge No.360: 265 Pine St., Englewood, FL st /3 rd Tues. 7:30 pm North Port Lodge No.406: 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd., North Port, FL nd /4 th Wed. 7:00 pm

9 Masonic Birthdays 11/02/2013 John Fowler 11/08/1962 Charles Regan 11/08/1980 Bruce Downing 11/10/1961 Peter Dittmer 11/13/1993 Charles Carpenter III 11/13/1993 Ralph Ellingsen Sr 11/13/2006 Dwight Ridgeway 11/15/1966 Frederic Shattuck Jr 11/15/1994 Walter Milne 11/16/1985 Charles Hodges 11/16/1985 Donald Jones 11/16/1985 Robert Strayer Jr 11/19/1976 Gary Rocky Kearney 11/20/2006 Daniel Boles 11/22/2008 James Cross 11/22/2008 John Hinshaw 11/22/2008 Scott Sams 11/22/2008 Myron Storch 11/26/1968 Eric Geistert 11/28/1960 Richard Geraci 11/30/1991 James Tallman CHARITY OF THE MONTH All Faiths Food Bank Masons of the Year 1993 Br. Steve Yosman 2000 W:. Richard Tacy 2007 R:.W:. Rodger Craig 1994 W:. Louis Ortt 2001 W:. Malcolm Ryder 2008 Br. John Lewis 1995 W:. David Harris Jr W:. B. John Ross 2009 Br. John Greene 1996 W:. B. John Ross 2003 R:.W:. Rodger Craig 2010 Br. John Greene 1996 W:. Malcolm Ryder 2004 R:.W:. Rodger Craig 2011 Br. John Greene 1997 Br. Don Needham 2005 R:.W:. John Wermann 2012 No Award Given 1998 Br. Donald Smith 2006 W:. Hampton Crimi 2013 Br. Mark Baltimore 1999 W:. Malcolm Ryder 2006 R:.W:. John Wermann 2013 W:. Lou Kelly 2000 W:. Malcom Ryder 2007 R:.W:. John Wermann

10 Submitted by : W:. Hampton Crimi MASONIC EDUCATION TEN MASTER MASONS Ten Master Masons, happy, doing fine; One listened to a rumor, then there were nine. Nine Master Masons, faithful, never late; One didn't like the "Master," then there were eight. Eight Master Masons, on their way to heaven; One joined to many clubs, then there were seven. Seven Master Masons, life dealt some hard licks; One grew discouraged, then there were six. Six Master Masons, all very much alive; One lost his interest, then there were five. Five Master Masons, wishing there were more; Got into a great dispute, then there were four. Four Master Masons, busy as could be; One didn't like the programs, then there were three. Three Master Masons, was one of them you? One grew tired of all the work, then there were two. Two Master Masons with so much to be done; One said "What's the use," then there was one. One Master Mason, found a brother -- true! Brought him to the Lodge, then there were two. Two Master Masons didn't find work a bore; Each brought another, then there were four. Four Master Masons saved their Lodges fate; By showing others kindness, then there were eight. Eight Master Masons, loving their Lodges bright sheen; Talked so much about it, they soon counted sixteen. Sixteen Master Masons, to their obligations true; Were pleased when their number went to thirty-two. So we can't put our troubles at the Lodges door; It's our fault for harming the Lodge we adore. Don't fuss about the programs or the "Master" in the East; Keep your obligation by serving even the very least. Author Unknown

11 Venice Lodge No. 301 Past Masters 1951 d Forest Chapman 1952 d C. Allen Pattison - DDGM 1953 d Elihu B. Roberts 1954 d Sanford Smith 1955 d Robert Bruce Rigby Sr d Carl Cribbs 1957 d Malcolm A. Miner 1958 d George R. Mitchell 1959 d Irvin H. Jones 1960 d Joseph Jossart 1961 d Thomas Hankins 1962 d John A. Nelson 1963 Lee G. Briner 1964 d George R. Collett Jr. - DDGM 1965 d William Hendrix 1966 Richard Geraci 1967 d Wade H. Ballard Sr d Willaim A. Cultice 1969 d Paul Lanius - DDGM/DI 1970 d A. Bradford Smith 1971 Roger Isphording 1972 d Larry Jeffrey 1973 d Hubert Palmer - DI 1974 d Joseph Bezjian 1975 d Donald A. Richard 1976 d Forest L. Foster 1977 d Harold L. Jones d Hudson W. McCoy 1979 d John P. Haus 1980 d George A. Carver III 1981 d Harold L. Jones - 2 d - Deceased DI - District Instructor 1982 Maurice M. Dalton Sr. - DDGM 1983 d James Oakley 1984 George DeNeen 1985 C. Bruce Jones 1986 d William W. Brooks 1987 Rodger L. Craig Sr. - DDGM 1988 Richard Cervi - DDGM 1989 d Ralph Wilkinson 1990 Robert B. Strayer Jr d Robert J. Lane 1992 Curtis Bradley 1993 B. David Harris Jr Stephen H. Clark - DDGM 1995 Malcolm B. Ryder 1996 Louie E. Kelly 1997 Frederick Ellis 1998 Richard Tacy 1999 Steve Ellis 2000 Eric B. West - DDGM 2001 B. John Ross 2002 John F. Wermann - DDGM 2003 Hampton Crimi 2004 Robert Kern 2005 Louis H. Ortt 2006 Donald Hixon 2007 Joseph Stella 2008 G. Rocky Kearney 2009 John Hobeika 2010 John Latta 2011 Barry D. Hart - DDGM 2012 Louis Marchetti 2013 Jeffrey Pick DDGM - Deputy District Grand Master Where To Find More Information Venice Lodge Website (Latest Trestleboard can be found here): Florida Grand Lodge Website: District 27 Calendar Website: For a printed copy of this Trestleboard push Ctrl + P

12 Getting ready for the long weekend selling Brats and Hotdog's at the Venice Sun Fiesta we see Brothers Don Coulter, Mark Baltimore and W:. Joe Stella. These are just a few of the many Brothers that showed up to make this year the most successful year in the history of Venice Lodge s effort at this fundraiser.

13 W:.M:. Steve Murphy turns over the Traveling Gavel to W:.M:. Mike Cullen from North Port Lodge No, 406 W:. Mike had around a dozen members with him to retrieve the Gavel and take it for a vacation back to their lodge. We at Venice Lodge only have to wait 30 days before we can go to North Port Lodge and bring it back home.

14 News from Venice Lodge No. 301 The key for the chain locks in the parking lots is on the bulletin board inside the East entrance door on the right. Remember to order your Tee Shirts, please contact Br. John Greene at The first order has arrived and has been distributed. If you want to receive your order by mail, contact Br. John with any information that he may require. The locks on the front and rear doors have been re-keyed. Replacement keys are available to any member who feels he has a need for one just see W:.M:. Steve Murphy or W:. Secretary Jeff Pick for a new key. Please make sure that the Lodge is securely locked when you leave. The thermostat should be set to 82 degrees and if you hear any water running give the toilet handles a jiggle. There is still plenty of time to add your name to the BOOSTERS list any amount will be accepted and appreciated! Remember that we still have to pay off our new air handlers and donations of any kind will be gratefully accepted. If your 2014 dues are in arrears, and you WANT to pay but just can t for some reason, please contact our secretary W:. Jeff Pick to see what can be done to help you. If you would like to pay by credit card please call W:. Pick. We are here and willing to help a Brother in need. If anyone is interested in becoming a Perpetual Member, now would be a great time to do so. Our Secretary ( W:. Jeff Pick ) has the information you ll need to make an intelligent decision. Let him know if you would like to discuss becoming a Perpetual Member. Help yourself and help your Lodge. Remember it is once and it is Forever. The air conditioner in the Lodge HAS BEEN REPAIRED so Business Attire will be the dress code for all future Lodge meetings.

15 November 2014 Venice Lodge No. 301 F.& A.M. Communications and Events Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Stated Communicat ion 7:30 PM Called Communicat ion Entered Apprentice Degree 7:00 PM Rainbow Girls Venice Assembly No. 38 7:00 PM Family Dinner 6:00 PM Stated Communicat ion 7:30 PM Venice Council No. 41 7:30 PM Officers Meeting 7:00 PM 30 Rainbow Girls Venice Assembly No. 38 2:00 PM

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19 P le a s e S u p p o rt O u r A d v e rtis e rs P le a s e S u p p o rt O u r A d v e rtis e rs Place Your Ad Here V E N IC E S H R IN E C L U B President Jim Fahey Meeting Place: Crossroads Restaurant 385 U.S. Hwy 41 BYP N., Venice FL Meets 3 rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Y O R K R IT E M A S O N S Royal Arch - 2nd Thurs. At Sarasota #147-7:30 pm Council - 3rd Fri. At Venice # 301-7:30 Commandery 1st Thurs. - 7:30 pm Odd months at Bradenton # 99 Even months at Venice # 301