TRESTLE BOARD. May 2018

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1 TRESTLE BOARD May 2018 Chartered on the 18 th Day of April E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL Worshipful Master Gene Scheuring (941) Stated Communications - 1 st & 3 rd Mondays at 7:30 pm (Dark 1 st Monday June through September) Family Dinners held year-round on the 3 rd Monday at 6:00 pm Website: Volume 68 Issue 05

2 Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M Lodge Officers Worshipful Master: W.. M.. Gene Scheuring Senior Warden: Br. Adam S. Kendall Junior Warden Br. John R. Brandon Jr Treasurer: R.. W.. John F. Wermann Secretary: Br. Dennis Taylor Chaplain: Br. James Malmfeldt Senior Deacon: Br. Darren Bracken Junior Deacon: Br. Justin Broome Marshal: W.. Scott D. Steelman Senior Steward: Br. Gabriel Wasserman Junior Steward: Br. Matt Kudriaszow Tyler: Br. Walt Milne Asst. Tyler: Br. Vince Modie Organist: Br. Ken McBride Committee Chairs Board of Relief: W.. M.. Gene Scheuring By Laws: R.. W.. John F. Wermann Charity/Vigilance: Br. John R. Brandon Jr Education: R.. W.. Barry D. Hart Electronic Media (Facebook): W.. Hampton Crimi Finance: Br. Adam S. Kendall Funerals: W.. Lou Ortt Greeters: Br. Darren Bracken Historian: Br. Isaac Wilder Investigations: Br. John R. Brandon Jr Lodge Instruction/Catechism: W.. Lou Kelly Lodge Property: W.. Lou Kelly Monthly Meals/Kitchen: Br. John R. Brandon Jr Petitions: W.. Lou Kelly Publicity: Br. John R. Brandon Jr Scholarships: W.. M.. Gene Scheuring Telephone Tree: Br. Adam S. Kendall Transportation: W.. Lou Ortt Trestle Board Editor: Br. Paul J. Noller Appendant Orders Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa: Master of Kadosh: Ill:. G. David Walters III, 33 Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 35: Excellent High Priest: Damian Ostermeyer Trinity Commandery No. 16: Eminent Commander: Sir Knight William Allen Sorbie Recorder for Commandery: John F. Wermann, KYGCH, MEPGHP, OPC Recorder for Council & Chapter: John F. Wermann, KYGCH, MEPGHP, OPC 2

3 G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e E a s t With a sad heart we say goodbye to Past Master Curtis G. Bradley who was Worshipful Master of Venice Lodge No. 301 in Masonic services were held at St Mark's Church on Saturday April 28 th. Thanks to all who attended the funeral services. The Chili Challenge was held on April 28 th at Sahib Shrine from noon until 2:00 pm. Kudos to Brother Reid Pettit for cooking an awesome chili as we were competing against other lodges in the district. This was a fund raiser to offset the cost of the Grand Master of Florida's visit. The Chilis were tasted by numerous attendees then they voted for the chili, which in their opinion was the best. Venice Lodge took second place. Congrats to Br. Reid! Starting this month, Pennies for Participation will be distributed a penny earned if two or more brothers are doing one hour of Lodge / Masonic work. They each will receive one penny. Longer time, doing lodge work, more pennies will be earned. For instance, over 2 hours worked, two pennies will be earned etc. If you do lodge work just keep a record, then when you see any of the three elected officers advise them and we will all have pennies to distribute. We had the pleasure of recognizing some Venice area outstanding citizens. Teacher Nikki Warfield received a certificate from the Grand Lodge as the recipient of Adopt a Teacher. Master Police Officer Paul Joyce was honored as the Venice Police Officer of the Year for Officer Joyce, Lady Joyce along with Venice Police Chief Tom Matmuller were our guests for dinner. The lodge presented Officer Joyce with a certificate from the Grand Master. Congratulations to our recently raised Brother Master Masons Randall Aitken, Steve Corkran, Matt Palmer and Herman Cadena. May you be blessed in all your future years in the Fraternity. W:. Mark Baltimore received his perpetual membership There will be an all hands lodge cleanup day on Saturday May 19 th from 9 am - 1:00 pm. Your officers will be attending the Grand Lodge of Florida's Grand Communication starting on May 28th until May 30th. The business card placemats are growing slow but sure as is the remembrance bricks. Put these dates on your calendar June 4 th EA Degree 7 pm and a Fellowcraft Degree on June 11 th at 7 pm. Our luncheon venue has changed from Darrells BBQ to The Salty Dog which is located on the Island just West of the Lodge. The May 21 st Dinner & Stated Communication will be a Veteran Recognition Night. Veterans are encouraged to wear their Uniforms with medals/ribbons or, if you re like me and can t squeeze into that 50 year old apparel, wear your medals/ribbons on a Sports Jacket or a Tux. The 23 rd Masonic District Picnic has been scheduled for June 16 th 10 am until 2 pm, Location to follow. We will be going Dark in June, consequently NO MEETING ON THE FIRST MONDAY for June, July, August and September. Fraternally, W:. M:. Gene Scheuring 3

4 G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e We s t As the season winds down the roads become clearer and it becomes easier to get into restaurants in Venice. However, many of our brothers and families find their way back up North for cooler temperatures and less humidity. I want to wish you all safe travels and I want to remind you to check your for the monthly Trestle Board to stay apprised of what s happening at your lodge. Congratulations to Brothers Randall Aitken, Herman Cadena, Steve Corkran, and Matthew Palmer on being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. You have worked hard during your journey to further light. Now that you have attained it, we look forward to welcoming you to our meetings. We hope to present you with your badge in the very near future! Thank you to our voting brothers for giving me the time (and your patience) as I presented the legislation that will be voted upon at Grand Communication at the end of this month. You asked good questions and provided insightful feedback. Your delegates will represent you well. The month of May will prove to be busy this year with two stated communications, a family dinner, degree practices, a lodge clean-up day (5/19; 9am-1pm), and Grand Communication. Please continue to check your as we may have additional updates as well. I leave you with this thought, the only way to multiply happiness is to divide it. I m looking forward to spreading the joy of happiness with you all. Have an enlightened month! Hoping for a green flash at sun down, Adam S. Kendall, Senior Warden 4

5 G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e S o u t h April is gone and just like the ducks our northern brothers have migrated, leaving us alone in paradise. Summer is almost upon us and that means sun, fun, and masonic beach cleanup. We raised four new Master Masons last month and are setting our sights on holding Fellow Craft and Entered Apprentice degrees soon. Just a reminder, degree work is not just for lodge officers. Any mason can be part of the degree team as long as they are of equivalent level or higher than the degree being held. All brothers are welcome and encouraged to get involved so please see one of our lodge officers to join the fun. Just a reminder, there is an informal luncheon on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. it s just a time for the brothers to get together share fellowship, talk and solve all the problems of the world (at least in our little part of it). All brothers welcome. This month we will be meeting at the Old Salty Dog restaurant on the island. Hope to see you there. The next Master Mason Association Meeting will be on 24 May 18, at 6:45 p.m. at Punta Gorda #115 with the school of instruction to follow at 7:30 p.m. All brothers are welcome to attend. It s a great place to keep up with what is happening in the district and the school of instruction is always good. Open Books is held the 4 th Saturday of the month at Sarasota #147, 9:00 a.m to Noon. All you need is a dues card and a desire to learn. If you ever wondered about a word or anything in our degrees this is the place to find out. No cipher, no code, no confusion, everything is written out in plain English. And sometimes they have donuts. Come out, have a good time and learn. Just a reminder our lodge cleanup day will be 19 May 18, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. lunch will be provided. Come out and share the fellowship, clean the lodge and get a hot dog or whatever we have. It will be good. Masonic Quote of the Month: Masonry is too great an institution to have been made in a day, much less by a few men, but was a slow evolution through long time, unfolding its beauty as it grew. Indeed, it was like one of its own cathedrals which one generation of builders wrought and vanished, and another followed, until amidst vicissitudes of time and change of decline and revival the order itself became a temple of Freedom and Fraternity. Brother Joseph Fort Newton. Friendship Lodge #7, Dixon, Illinois. Grand Chaplain, Grand Lodge of Illinois: Author of The Builders (1914) and the Men s House (1923). Fraternally, John Brandon, Junior Warden Family Dinner Menu To be Determined Brethren & Ladies: It is very important that everyone planning on attending our family dinners make reservations. Please let Chef Deb or myself know so we can ensure sufficient meals will be available for all who attend. JW John Brandon jrb.brandon@gmail.com 5

6 Sickness & Distress Please keep our Brethren and Ladies in your thoughts and prayers: W.. Lee Briner Br. Marcel Leclerc Br. James Malmfeldt Lady Gale Wilder Please contact our Chaplain, Br. James Malmfeldt, if you are aware of any Brother or Lady who is in sickness or distress. Phone: (941) Masonic Birthdays 05/01/1993 Paul T. Marrone 05/01/1993 Robert M. Mitchell 05/01/1993 Steven Ellis 05/05/1978 George L. DeNeen 05/08/1968 George W. Estes Jr. 05/08/2006 Evan M. Lebson 05/09/2015 Wayne A. Brecka 05/09/2015 Donald W. Kidwell Sr. 05/09/2015 Daren J. Bracken 05/09/2015 David M. Green 05/09/2015 Kadan J. Duke 05/10/1969 Richard J. Cervi 05/12/1975 James S. King Sr. 05/12/1976 Phillip J. Kopp 05/15/1976 Terry L. Garner 05/17/1966 Robert. E. Foster 05/17/1997 Kenneth F. Baier 05/17/1997 Hampton L. Crimi 05/18/1964 Carroll G. Scribner 05/22/1970 Raymond W. Simpson 05/24/1950 Joseph V. Mahoney 05/25/1970 David J. Rife 05/25/2010 Bruce D. Bartow 05/27/1963 Glen E. Boeschen 05/27/2002 Siegfried Pahl 05/27/2002 Robert T. Snow 05/27/2002 John C. Hobeika 05/28/1991 James C. Eppley A l l m e n a r e b o r n o f M o t h e r s, A l l M a s o n s a r e r a i s e d b y B r o t h e r s - A n o n y m o u s Charity of The Month American Cancer Society 6

7 Masonic Education Cardinal Virtues If you had three wishes what would you wish for? Most people would wish to; Live forever? Win the lottery? Have peace on earth? Living forever, although it seems immortal, is one of the most mortal parts of mankind abilities. We all live forever, for as long as you live that is forever. When your body expires your spirit lives on and people who know you will remember you, and that remembrance will keep you living forever. Winning the lottery is much more difficult. First you have to play to win and then be one out of twenty million. But, all of this does not matter because we have enough for ourselves and our families. We have enough to live on, and to survive, we may not have it as easy as others but we have enough. Peace on earth is a matter of cooperation and understanding. The more we understand each other the less difficult it will be to cooperate and achieve peace. We can be sure that some have other wants or needs, noble and selfish, but what about an alternative? How about ABILITY, STRENGTH, and WISDOM? With ability TEMPERANCE would be easy. If you have the ability to accomplish what you wish, temperance would be the first accomplishment. To be able to control ones desires is the goal of every good man. This would make it easy for you to help others through your example and your knowledge. With strength FORTITUDE is a part. To be strong of character you must have fortitude. Fortitude is the driving force in strength of character. This would give you the skill to deal with those who would subvert the good you are trying to do. With wisdom PRUDENCE would be found and JUSTICE could be served. Prudence is a part of wisdom. To be wise is to be prudent. Justice is known to a wise person. Thus, to be wise is to have the know-how to administer justice. Having the knowledge to use prudence and dispense justice can only come from wisdom. Thus, we would be able to tell who is in need and who is causing the pain of need. So if given three wishes, maybe we should wish for: The ability to help those in need. The strength to forgive those who cause pain. The wisdom to know the difference. If we all did this we would still live forever, we would all be richer and peace on earth would last for an eternity. Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 Like us on Facebook! Monitored by W.. Hampton Crimi 7

8 Lodge News & Events Degree Master John Brandon and his degree team raised four brothers to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons on April 14th. The newest Master Masons at Venice No.301 are Brothers Randall Aitken, Herman Cadena, Stephen Corkran and Matthew Palmer. Congratulations to all! W:.M:. Gene Scheuring presented a Grande Lodge of Florida Certificate of Recognition to Officer Paul Joyce as Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the year for outstanding service to the Venice Police Department, Marine Patrol and to the community. Assisting at the presentation was Venice Chief of Police Tom Mattmuller. Congratulations Officer Paul Joyce! W:.M:. Gene Scheuring presented W:. Mark Baltimore with his Perpetual Membership Certificate and Pin. Many thanks to W:. Baltimore for supporting our Lodge as a Perpetual Member! Br. John Greene presented W:.M:. Gene Scheuring a check representing the profits from the recent Masonic Ball Cap Sales Fundraiser. Many thanks to all who purchased a ball cap in support of Venice Lodge No

9 Lodge News & Events Saturday the 28 th of April was a very Chili day at Sahib Shrine in Sarasota! Many thanks to all who took part in presenting Venice Lodge No.301 s gastronomic delight at the 1 st Annual District 23 Master Mason Association Chili Cookoff Challenge. Many thanks also to everyone who attended, tasted the assortment of Chili dishes and voted on their favorite. Everyone fully enjoyed this outstanding charitable event. Although there was HOT competition from the other District 23 Lodges participating in this year s competition, Venice Lodge No.301 s Chili received a 2 nd place award from the voting/tasting public. Congratulations to our Chief Chili Chef, Br. Reid Petit. If you missed this year s smorgasbord of all things Chili, make a mental note to attend next year. Your digestive tract will thank you! 9

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11 Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A.M. 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) William 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 1978 (d) Hudson W. McCoy 1979 (d) John P. Haus 1980 (d) George A. Carver III 1981 (d) Harold L. Jones 1982 (d) Maurice M. Dalton Sr., DDGM 1983 (d) James Oakley 1984 George DeNeen Mark R. Baltimore Lee Briner Philippe Geo 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 Perpetual Members Harold L. Jones-Mem. G. Rocky Kearney Louie Kelly Adam Kendall Robert Kern John Latta Robert MacAlvanah Joseph Madrak Louis Marchetti Robert Martin Gerald Maxey Clark McClelland Ronald Morrison Paul J. Noller Earl Orth (d) C. Bruce Jones 1986 (d) William W. Brooks 1987 Rodger L. Craig Sr., DDGM 1988 Richard Cervi, DDGM/DI 1989 (d) Ralph Wilkinson 1990 Robert B. Strayer Jr (d) Robert J. Lane 1992 (d) Curtis Bradley 1993 David Harris 1994 Stephen H. Clark, DDGM 1995 (d) Malcolm B. Ryder 1996 Louie E. Kelly 1997 Frederick Ellis 1998 (d) Richard Tacy 1999 Steve Ellis 2000 (d) Eric B. West, DDGM 2001 (d) B. John Ross 2002 John F. Wermann, DDGM 2003 Hampton Crimi 2004 Robert Kern 2005 Louis H. Ortt 2006 (d) Donald Hixon 2007 Joseph Stella 2008 G. Rocky Kearney 2009 John Hobeika 2010 John Latta 2011 Barry D. Hart, DDGM/DI 2012 Louis Marchetti 2013 Jeff Pick 2014 Steve Murphy 2015 Derek J. Lynn 2016 Mark R. Baltimore 2017 Scott Steelman (d)- Deceased DI - District Instructor DDGM District Deputy Grand Master Louis Ortt Jeffrey Pick Blair Post Dwight Ridgeway B. John Ross Malcolm B. Ryder Edward Schwenk-Mem. Glenn Miller Smith-Hon. Joseph Stella Richard Tacy Dennis A. Taylor Robert Duane Trump-Hon. Jerry Wadel John Wermann Eric West Help Yourself Help Your Lodge It is Once It is Forever

12 Venice Lodge No. 301 Boosters We would like to thank the following brothers for supporting our Lodge. Gold $50.00 Silver $25.00 Bronze: $10.00 W.. Mark Baltimore R.. W.. Richard Cervi R.. W.. Rodger Craig W.. David Harris R.. W.. Barry D. Hart Br. Matt Kudriaszow Br. Paul Noller W.. Jeff Pick W.. M.. Gene Scheuring Please contact a Lodge Officer to support our Lodge as a Booster. Venice Lodge No. 301 Masons of the Year 1993 Br. Steve Yosman 1994 W.. Louis Ortt 1995 W.. David Harris Jr 1996 W.. B. John Ross (d) 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 (d) 2003 R.. W.. Rodger Craig 2004 R.. W.. Rodger Craig 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 Baltimore 2014 Br. Marcel Leclerc 2015 Br. Walt Milne 2016 Br. John Brandon 2017 Br. Darren Bracken 23 rd Masonic District Lodges Englewood Lodge No.360: 265 Pine St., Englewood, FL st/3rd Tuesday-7:30pm Liberty Lodge No.412 (Daylight): at Manatee Lodge No.31 2nd Saturday-9am Manatee Lodge No.31: th St. E., Bradenton, FL st/3rd Monday-7:30pm Peace River Lodge No.66: 909 North Oak, Arcadia, FL nd/4th Tuesday-7:30pm Phoenix Lodge No.346: 240 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL st/3rd Tuesday-7:30pm Punta Gorda Lodge No.115: Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, FL st/3rd Thursday-7:30pm Sarasota Lodge No.147: 2160 Main St., Sarasota, FL nd/4th Tuesday-7:30pm Venice Lodge No.301:118 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL st/3rd Monday-7:30pm West Coast Lodge No.409: th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL nd/4th Monday-6:30pm 12

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16 MAY 2018 Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 6 7 Venice No.301 Stated Communication 7:30 pm 13 MOTHER S DAY 14 Officer s Meeting Ritual Practice 6:30 pm Tampa Scottish Rite Dinner 5:45 pm Meeting 7:30 pm Venice No.301 Family Dinner 6:00 pm 27 Rainbow Girls Venice No pm Stated Communication 7:30 pm 28 MEMORIAL DAY 189 th Grand Communication 1 2 Lodge Lunch Old Salty Dog 11:45 am 8 9 Lodge Lunch Old Salty Dog 11:45 am Lodge Lunch Old Salty Dog 11:45 am Lodge Lunch Old Salty Dog 11:45 am th Grand Communication th Grand Communication 3 Trinity Commandery No.16 7:30 pm Even Months: Venice No.301 Odd Months: West Coast No Rainbow Girls Venice No pm 4 5 DeMolay Venice No :30 pm 11 Sarasota Scottish Rite Club Lunch Sahib Shrine 11:30 am 1 pm Venice No.301 Lodge Work Day 9 am 1 pm Lunch Provided 24 Master Masons Assoc. & School of Instruction Punta Gorda No.115 6:45 pm Open Books Sarasota No am 1 pm