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1 A. D A. L September T R E S T L E B O A R D Warrant Dated January 11, Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, NJ (609) mountmoriah28.com Regular Communications 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30pm

2 From the East Entitled I was told that a Master Mason is entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Fraternity. Now we all know, what all the rights and privileges of the Fraternity are, but should they be used or applied? To understand better what I am trying to say take the words Entitled, Rights, Privileges, Fraternity and read them in definition form. Now apply the outcome of thought from the definition form to the ceremonies through which you have passed. Now ask yourself are you entitled to use or apply all the Rights and Privileges of the Fraternity? Since you have answered the question in your mind apply it to this (Who is entitled to all the rights and privileges of FREEMASONRY) Stay Safe Stay Well, Arthur S. Pelzer Worshipful Master From the West Title Three: Grand Lodge Constitution Article IV Grand Lodge Meetings And Elections S E C T I O N 2. E L E C T I O N S A N D V O T I N G I N T H E G R A N D L O D G E. Part 1. Election of Grand Lodge Officers. The M.W. Grand Master, R.W. Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Senior Grand Warden, R.W. Junior Grand Warden, R.W. Grand Treasurer, R.W. Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge Trustees, Masonic Charity Foundation Trustees, and

3 Historic Trenton Masonic Temple Trustees, shall be elected by ballot of the members of the Grand Lodge. Ballots shall be cast by the current officers of each lodge, in person, by being present at the stated annual communication, or by proxy to the Grand Lodge, as provided. Ballots may be cast by past masters either in person or electronically by Internet connection. All votes, regardless of how cast, shall be tabulated and reported at the Grand Lodge Communication. A majority of all the votes cast shall be necessary to constitute a choice for the Grand Lodge Elected Officers. If there be no choice on the first ballot, then a second ballot shall be taken, which shall be confined to the three candidates who shall receive the highest number of votes. Should there be no choice on the second ballot, then a third ballot shall be cast, which shall be confined to the two candidates who received the highest number of votes on the second ballot. All Trustees shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. Part 5. Appointed Officers of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master shall appoint all the other Grand Officers. Voting by Ballot. When voting is by written ballot, every lodge shall be allowed three votes: i.e., if all three Senior Officers (Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens) are present, each shall cast his own ballot; if one of such Officers is absent, the Senior Officer shall cast 2 ballots; if two of the Senior Officers are absent, the attending Officer shall cast all 3 ballots; and if all three Senior Officers are absent, the proxy duly elected by the lodge shall cast 3 ballots. If the proxy is a Past Master, he may cast 4 ballots. When Voting by Manual Sign. Each member shall be privileged to vote and if all three Senior Officers of a lodge are absent, then the proxy duly elected by the lodge shall vote. Proxies. The proxy will be elected at the lodge annual communication from its membership and will not be a Grand Lodge Officer. A letter certifying the proxy shall be delivered to the Grand Secretary at least one week prior to the communication. Meet on the Level, Michael J Galati Senior Warden

4 From the South Brethren, The natural law of duality can be seen all around us. It encompasses and engulfs our very own actions on a day to day basis without a realization that we are using the power of duality to go about our day. This duality is preeminent in everything we do and see. We have light vs dark, good vs evil, black vs white, male vs female, Lucifer vs Adonai, order vs chaos, square vs compass, and the list goes on. We have this constant battle of one over the other, but don t understand why it is all there. An interpretation that I ve come across myself through research and the teachings of others is the power of 2 is needed to create a blissful balance to make one. We must learn to bridge the connection between each half to construct for ourselves the one true thing that is a mix of each half. You must learn to create this archway to meet in the middle and figure out your keystone of life. Too much of one thing isn t always a good thing and that is why a natural law of balance exists. The marriage of 2 halves together is the blessing of a unity that is born from the creation of balance. It is that unity that brings us an understanding of the Grand Architect s plan and to reach an enlightenment to show us that we are creators of our own balance. We are here to create on earth what God has created for us in the heavens. As above, so below. Once this concept is adapted you will realize that you yourself can also create your destiny and manifest what you want to see for yourself in the future. So I urge my brothers to live in a world where balance is created by joining one half to the other and bringing forth the magic of unity. Dwell deep within yourself to balance your chakras and bring forth that one spirit that will bring peace, harmony and love. Respectfully, Anand U. Trivedi Junior Warden

5 Final Reminder My Brothers: I take this last opportunity to request that you review your membership status. Do you possess a 2018 Dues card? If your answer is no and you cannot locate your dues notice, please immediately contact William Morelli at (609) or Secretary at (609) As you should be aware changes in the Grand Lodge Constitution and Laws require all Lodges to notify Brothers who are not current with their dues. As Masons, we are individually responsible for our conduct, including notifying our Lodge Secretary of changes in address or contact information. We have always been responsible for paying dues when notified. In August, final notices will be mailed to all Brothers who have not obtained a 2018 Dues card. With heavy hearts, we will ballot on the names of these Brothers on a ballot for suspension, to suspend them for non-payment of dues on October 10, 2018 with an effective date of December 31, No Brother in Mount Moriah Lodge #28 seeks this outcome. In fact it is repugnant to our character as Masons. Your Brothers are interested in your regular attendance and participation in the multitude of activities scheduled throughout the year, including, meetings, degrees, debates, dinners, parades, memorial events, poker night and car shows to name a few. We recognize that times change and with them fortunes. If you are having difficulty, please do not suffer in silence contact your Lodge to discuss your situation. Respectfully, Bro. George A. Chidley Trustee

6 O R D E R O F T H E E A S T E R N S T A R # P R E S E N T S Hungarian Style Stuffed Cabbage & Meatball Dinner in honor of the Worshipful Master, Arthur Pelzer September 9th 5pm at Mt. Moriah Lodge Proceeds, after expenses, to help defray the costs of new carpet in the Lewis Parker Room Menu Stuffed Cabbage or Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rye Bread, Beverages, Dessert Only 100 Tickets Available! $15 One Seating Only The men of Mt. Moriah will have tickets to sell. Volunteers Needed! To help on the day before/of the dinner, or to ask questions, please call Sharon McCormick at (609)

7 MT. MORIAH LODGE #28 F. & A. M. Mark Your Calendars! 5-45 Years Token Recognition S E P T E M B E R 1 2 AT 7 : 3 0 P M Mt. Moriah Lodge #28 F&AM WM Arthur S. Pelzer B O R D E N T O W N Honorees 5 Years Eric S. Ruczynski William E. Wentzien Barclay M. Townsend Barry G. Oros Louis Partite Charles E. Peterson, III James T. Potts Robert E. Springman William S. Jennings Vincent T. Estelle 10 Years Mark A. Mercurio Kevin D. Nelson Jason P. Peters William V. Federico Norman C. Hand James R. Stadler Frank M. Nucera

8 15 Years Bruce J. Seaman George A. Chidley Joseph B. Varga Jeremy I. Liedka Rudolph L. Torlini Charles W. English Robert B. McCormick 30 Years Thomas R. Burzachiello Michael Ramirez Joseph R. Shields, Jr. Leonard L. Fennimore Dean H. Forman Richard William G. Nicholson, Jr. 20 Years Larry J. Miller Roger K. Fisher 35 Years Dean R. Allen Christopher S. McCay Daryl F. Donnel Henry P. Fratz Vincent E. Marazzo Dr. Edward F. Conway Andre T. Pepper James N. Brimmer Bruce Hill 40 Years Frank L. Blades, Sr. Daryl G. Bell Kevin J. Davis Keith O. McCoy Erich W. Palkovich 25 Years Donald A. Jones George W. Powell 45 Years William R. Tantum William R. White

9 Annual Fried Oyster & Chicken Dinner O R D E R O F T H E E A S T E R N S T A R # October 13th S C O T T I S H R I T E C E N T E R D U N N S M I L L R O A D B O R D E N T O W N, N J Dinner 2-6pm Take Out 3-5pm $25 Adult $10 Children (12 and under) Take Out Dinners $26 Pre-Ordered Only No tickets will be sold at the door! For tickets, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Mrs. Sharon L. McGinley, PGM, 433 East Fifth Street, Florence, NJ and make checks payable to: Bordentown Chapter #257 O.E.S. Any questions, please call (609)

10 Our Living Past Masters 1966 Edgar N. Peppler, P.G.M John McCoy 1980 Ronald R. Meadows 1982 Robert W. Alpaugh 1983 Harry S. Forman, Jr Michael Grenz, P.G.C., P.G.Mar Dean R. V. Allen 1992 Thomas V. Petito 1993 Joseph R. Shields, Jr Holmes L. Hay 1995 William F. Walling, P.G.C F. Gerry Spence, P.D.D.G.M Carl H. Doan, P.G.C Mark Dempsky 2001 James F. Anderson 2002 Charles V. Anderson 2003 Richard F. LaBaw, Jr., P.G.S.B William D. Pigott 2005 Henry P. Fratz, P.D.D.G.M Roger K. Fisher 2007 David S. Blew 2008 Ned A. Koble 2009 Joseph B. Varga 2010 P. Brian Sisz, P.G.C William J. Morelli, P.G.C Dean J. Buhrer 2013 George A. Chidley, P.G.C Robert J. Pigott 2015 Jose G. Gonzalez 2016 Ted M. D Annunzio, Sr Richard W. LaBaw Our Affiliated Living Past Masters 1988 Frank L. Blades (Woodstown Lodge) 1990 William J. Booher (Pyramid Lodge) 1994 John R. Parke (Gothic Fraternal Lodge) 1997 Michael A. Ramirez (Mariner s Lodge) 1997 Dennis R. Bator (Palestine Lodge) 1997 Ronald R. Meadows (South Pine Lodge) 2003 Scott Wiese (Princeton) 2016 Lawrence W. Craver (Amwell Lodge) 2016 Scott W. Daily (Beverly-Riverside Lodge)

11 Our Lodge Trustees W.B. Ted M. D Annunzio (appointed, to 2019) R.W. George A. Chidley (to 2020) W.B. Jose G. Gonzalez (to 2021) D.B. Raymond E. Jones (to 2022) Bro. David Patriarca (to 2023) Our Lodge Committees Ritual R.W. George A. Chidley, Chair R.W. William J. Morelli R.W. William F. Walling Finance and Dues R.W. P. Brian Sisz, Chair R.W. William J. Morelli W.B. Robert Pigott Charity and Lew Parker Scholarship R.W. Carl H. Doan, Chair W.B. Ted M. D Annunzio W.B. Scott W. Daily Bro. Barry G. Oros Bro. Albert Ari (LPS only) Bro. Robert Oliver (LPS only) Mentoring W.B. David S. Blew, Chair Bro. Michael J. Galatti Bro. Nicholas A. Manacchio IV Sickness and Distress Bro. Barry G. Oros Audit Bro. David Workman, Chair W.B. David S. Blew Bro. Michael Onofri Blood Bank W.B. Roger K. Fisher, Chair W.B. Richard W. LaBaw Bylaws M.W. Edgar Peppler, Chair R.W. Henry P. Fratz R.W. Carl H. Doan Masonic Home Bro. William E. Wentzien, Chair Bro. Mark S. Juchniewicz Bro. William Federico Liason to Eastern Star W.B. Ted M. D Annunzio, Sr. Bro. Robert B. McCormick

12 In and About the Temple Brethren, you and your Masonic friends are cordially invited to participate in the following Masonic events: September Sept. 4 7:00pm: District Lodge of Instruction, hosted by Pemberton/Pyramid #92, 122 Hanover Street Pemberton, NJ. All Officers are required to attend and all Brothers are encouraged to attend. Sept. 7 7:00pm: White Apron Entered Apprentice Degree Rehearsal. All Officers are encouraged to attend. Sept. 9 5:00pm: Hungarian Style Stuffed Cabbage & Meatball Dinner, OES #257. See ad. 7:00pm: White Apron Entered Apprentice Degree Rehearsal. All Officers are encouraged to attend. Sept. 12 6:30pm: Dinner Before Meeting 7:30pm: Regular Communication. Ballot Vacant Trustee Position. Token Night 5-45 Year Pins. Sept. 26 6:00pm: Dinner Before Meeting 7:00pm: White Apron Entered Apprentice Degree. All Officers are required to attend and all Brothers are encouraged to attend the dinner and support the White Apron Degree Team. Sept. 29 3:00-4:00pm: Mentoring Session. Sept. 30 7:00pm: Fellow Craft Degree Rehearsal. All Officers are required to attend. October Oct. 2 7:00pm: District Lodge of Instruction, hosted by Maple Shade-Moorestown #281, 15 North Fellowship Road, Maple Shade, NJ. All Officers are required to attend and all Brothers are encouraged to attend. Mason s Progress Pending Committee Report & Ballot Mr. Robert Morton, Jr. (Previously published in July) Richard John Hundley III (Previously published in May) Awaiting Master Mason Examination William Michael Carson Robert Joseph Morton

13 Support Our Sponsors Peppler Funeral Homes Bordentown Bro. Edgar N. Peppler, Jr., Mgr. NJ Lic (609) Allentown Karen E. Peppler, Mgr. NJ Lic (609) Liberty Safes of New Jersey and The Gun Room US Highway 130 Bob s Barber Shop 2786 S. Broad St., Trenton, NJ (609) Bordentown, NJ (609) Bro. Paul & R.W. Brian Sisz Lucas Chevrolet 1622 Route 38, Lumberton, NJ Freedom Financial Advisors (609) Jim Lynch Retirement, Estate, Tax & Wealth Management 132 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown City, NJ (609) Bro. David Workman, C.P.A. Burlington Cleaners 201 South Route 130 Burlington, NJ (609) W.B. Ted M. D Annunzio Herdt Fencing 183 Bordentown-Crosswicks Road Crosswicks, NJ (609) Bro. Mike Galati

14 The Annual Great DEBATE October 9th Dinner at 6:30pm Regular Meeting at 7:30pm Debate to Start at 8:00pm Mt. Moriah Lodge # 28 vs. Burlington Lodge # 32 TOPIC Be it resolved, Masonry should be more casual Hosted by Burlington Lodge #32 Route 541, just east of Route I-295, Burlington, NJ