Vallejo Masonic News Friend to Friend, Brother to Brother

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1 Vallejo Masonic News Friend to Friend, Brother to Brother April 2018 NAVAL LODGE No. 87 VISION STATEMENT Naval Lodge attracts and brings together good men of diverse generational, racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds for self improvement, friendship, and service; Because, We provide an authentic initiatory experience and engaging education programs based on a tradition of living and animate speech to effect a personal transformation that inspires each man to a principle driven way of life based on brotherly love, relief and truth. The Vallejo Masonic News Issue: April 2018 Volume 5, Issue 4 Published Monthly (except July) By Naval Lodge No. 87 Free and Accepted Masons of California Publisher: Worshipful. Rollie Q. Caabay Rollando.Caabay@gmail.com Editor: Bro. Colin D. Amato Telephone: (707) onaroleplay@yahoo.com

2 Officers of Naval Lodge No. 87 MASTER Rollie Q. Caabay(Sophie) Home: / Cell: SENIOR WARDEN Manuel Sam C. Sarmiento(Marilyn) JUNIOR STEWARD Brando Cruz (Marion) Home: (707) JUNIOR WARDEN Gudalupe Thomas (Anita) Cellular: (510) MARSHALL Armand Ballesil (415) TREASURER Mario Cruz (Alejandra) (707) SECRETARY Barry Hughes PM (Judy) SENIOR DEACON Mervyn B. Nicholas(Vera) JUNIOR DEACON Troy Ruiz(Ludmilla) (707) SENIOR STEWARD Bryan Sheilds (Tatiyana) Home: (415) CHAPLAIN John Snell (Veltha) (707) ORGANIST Eric Leigh Throne (Kerby) (707) TILER Mike Nesmith (707) OFFICER S COACH Keith Wattles (Kim) keith_wattles@yahoo.com INSPECTOR OF THE 131st MASONIC DISTRICT John L. Wasson PM (Pat) jwass134@gmail.com

3 NAVAL LODGE COMMITTEES AUDIT LODGE ALBERT LAWSON, PM (CHAIRMAN), MICHAEL WOODRUFF PM, Armand Ballesil, PM SMTA President-DENNIS TIMMONS, Vice President- MERVYN NICHOLAS, Secretary-JOHN SNELL PM, CFO-KEITH WATTLES PM AUDIT SMTA V. THOMAS LANGFORD PM (CHAIRMAN), ANTHONY LUNA MEMBERSHIP RETENTION ROLANDO CAABAY(CHAIRMAN), MANUEL SARMIENTO. GUADALUPE THOMAS, PM CANDIDATE COACHING MANUEL SARMIENTO CHARITY ROLANDO CAABAY(CHAIRMAN), MANUEL SARMIENTO, GUADALUPE THOMAS, PM ENTERTAINMENT VIRGILIO LINTAG CHAIRMAN), TONY BUBAN, PREME MONTA FINANCE WILLIAM HEMS III (CHAIRMAN), FABIAN GIATTI, MANUEL SARMEINTO FUNERAL V. THOMAS LANGFORD PM, JOHN WASSON PM, KEITH WATTLES PM, MANUEL SARMIENTO, JOHN WASSON, PM LIBRARY COLIN AMATO MASONIC FORMATION KEITH WATTLES PM MASONIC HOMES ENDOWMENT GERALD BETTMAN (CHAIRMAN), JOSE FERRER PHONE TREE BARRY HUGHES PM

4 NAVAL LODGE COMMITTEES (Continued) PUBLIC SCHOOLS GERALD BETTMAN PM (CHAIRMAN),RICK LAUZIERE, PM SCHOLARSHIP GERALD BETTMAN PM (CHAIRMAN), RICK LAUZIERE PM, GUADALUPE THOMAS, PM SMEF (ELECTED) ALBERT LAWSON (PRESIDENT), GLENN MUNKERS, JIM JAEGER, ROLLIE CAABAY, JOSE FERRER, MANUEL SARMIENTO TRESTLE BOARD ROLLANDO CAABAY(Publisher) & COLIN AMATO(Editor) TRUSTEES (ELECTED) GLENN MUNKRES, PM (CHAIRMAN), GUY BENJAMIN, DOUG CAMPBELL WEBMASTER JOAQUIN LOAYZA YOUTH ORDERS JIM JAEGER (CHAIRMAN), GERALD BETTMAN, SETH THOMAS SUNSHINE MANUEL SARMIENTO (CHAIRMAN), ALBERT LAWSON PM, PREME MONTA LODGE HISTORIAN COLIN AMATO MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION AMBASSADORS BILL HEMS (CHAIRMAN) MIKE NESMITH NATHAN WALKER MARIO CRUZ PROPERTY COMMITTEE BILL HEMS(CHAIRMAN) MIKE NESMITH MARIO CRUZ

5 From the Master in the East Worshipful Rollie Caabay FROM THE EAST April is upon us and for some of us in the Christan faith, this is the tme of renewal and re-afrming our vows to our belief in the Supreme Being and to his only begoten son, our Savior. Let me wish you all a safe Lent and that you will fnd solace that Christ gave his life to save his people. On March 22, 2018 as you may all kno we raised Bro. Roberto Molera, to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Congratulatons to you Brother Bob on becoming a Master Mason and I wish you the best in your Masonic journey. The eyes of the Fraternity are now upon you, be just be faithful be true and on becoming a master mason you have become a beter man. I guessed from now on we are almost in a good shape in regards to our catch up mode. What I mean hopefully we do not have to wait much longer to schedule our candidates whenever they are qualifed on the next step for ceremony of their respectve degrees. Again, as a member of the Lodge Retenton Commitee, I have worked closely with our Worshipful Brother Secretary with the goal to do everything possible to retain our members who are in arrear of their dues. I'm happy to inform you that some of the brethren have updated their status and are now current or remited. As a reminder to the brethren who are subject to non-payment of dues suspension, once suspended from any lodge in this jurisdicton, the suspension applies to all lodges you have afliaton. So please do not ignore the correspondences from our WB Secretary. Keep in mind, the lodge objectve is to retain you as a member; we do not want to lose you that you may contnue to enjoy the rights and benefts as a Mason. family!!!!. Finally the Easter falls on Sunday April 1st. I wish you all a Blessed and Happy Easter to you and your. Fraternally, Rollie Caabay, Worshipful Master

6 From the Senior in the West From the Junior in the South As the Sun at Meridian Height THE SUN IS IN THE WEST Brethren, now that I am back from my two weeks of rest and relaxation from the Islands of the Philippines, I should be able to concentrate on the upcoming rituals and Lodge activities. I am very pleased to hear that the Springbrook Masonic Temple Facility Rental has exponentially exploded to the point that the Facility Manager has to turn down multiple requests. We owe this sudden and pleasant turned of event to our very own, non-other than WB Keith Wattles. He has done such a tremendous job on keeping the facility in the state of white gloves inspection. I was hoping that the deck would have been done but the weather got in the way. I believe he save just enough work so I can show my expertise on how to use power tools. We are almost done with our 3rd Degree back logged and from what I gathered, the Past Masters will be raising our Brother Matt Vallerino. After, this, we should be able to start the conferrals for the Entered Apprentices and Fellowcraft. I am setting up a Day at the Range in Yolo Sportsman Association towards the end of April and I ll need some volunteers who can make a commitment to set up, cook and clean up. Just to let you know that the Range Ofcers I ve invited to assist us to enjoy the range time and do it safely volunteered their time for us to have fun and feel secure while in the facility. I don t feel that it is fair for them to clean up after us once we re done shooting. Once I confrmed the date and time, I will let you know. To my brethren who are under the weather, we are praying for you speedy recovery. If you know of any brother who I need to contact and get an update on their health issues, please give me a call or text me. Again, thank you for all your support. Fraternally and On the Level, Manuel Sam Sarmiento Senior Warden There is no article from the Junior Warden this month-the Editor.

7 FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Wor. Bettman (chair).wor. Thomas) THE JACK & MABEL WRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR $ AND ARE INTENDED FOR RELATIVES OF NAVAL LODGE 87 MEMBERS. THIS YEAR AT LEAST THREE BUT POSSIBLY FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED. TO APPLY SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION TO: GERALD BETTMAN, PM, 884 ROSE DR., BENICIA, CA PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SCHOOL RECORD OF COURSES AND GRADES (H.S.). YOU MUST MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES. RECORDS OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORT PARTICIPATION. CONTRIBUTING TO PUBLIC SERVICE CLUBS IS ALSO IMPORTANT. FAMILY CONNECTION TO A MEMBER OF NAVAL LODGE 87. A WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF YOUR LIKE PREPARATION, APTITUDES AND GOALS. FINAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADES, DIPLOMA & HONORS. COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE TO AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. A RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM A TEACHER, COUNSELOR OR ADMINISTRATOR OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 20, 2018

8 Twenty-four Inch Gauge The following brethren have been reported to be incapacitated. Please let them know that you are thinking of them. Peter Axtman Brad Larson April Anniversaries Brother Abeja Anderson Axtman Foss Harmon Hoback Manansala Martinez Petersen Renfro Saunders Sweatfield Thomas William A. Pratt Horia Tanasescu Fabian Giatti April Birthdays Brother Abeja Jones Gardner Hoback Brown Thomas Santos Throne Bettman Pamplin Vera Broussard Radder Pierce Thomas Royer Timmons