Cannon Lodge Officers Senior Warden Anthony P. Stelacio 1540 Route 9 North Cape May CH, NJ (609)

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1 Cannon lodge no. 104 Of free & accepted Masons April th Masonic District Grand Lodge of New Jersey Celebrating our 147th year Constituted 26 February 1870 Blue Lodge Regular Communication Third Tuesday of Month 370 Main Street, South Seaville, N.J Cannon Lodge Officers 2017 Senior Warden Anthony P. Stelacio 1540 Route 9 North Cape May CH, NJ (609) bearhunter4life@icloud.com Treasurer Richard W. Ratcliffe 146 Dennisville Road South Seaville, NJ (609) treasurer@cannonlodge.net Worshipful Master Ronald N. Menear, PGC 789 Cox Lane Cape May, NJ (609) ronaldmenear@yahoo.com Junior Warden Grant Hofferica PO Box 306 Dennisville, NJ (609) hoffie5@comcast.net Secretary David P. Buckwalter Jr, PM 297 Petersburg Rd. Woodbine, NJ (305) secretary@cannonlodge.net Senior Deacon: Greg R. Young, PM Junior Deacon: Robert Bosisio Sr. M of Ceremony: Justin D. Turner Jr. M of Ceremony: Paul N. Loveland III, PM Senior Steward: Somers M. Corson Junior Steward: James E. Bailey Chaplin: Royce E. Robinson, PDDGM Marshall: Charles G. Bitting Sr. Tyler: Albert F. Donahue, PM Ritual Director: Royce E. Robinson, PDDGM Historian: Robert A. Grace, PJGD Proxy to Grand Lodge: Robert Bosisio Lodge Trustee 1 Year: Justin D. Turner Lodge Trustee 2 Year: Albert F. Donahue, PM Lodge Trustee 3 Year: Edward F. Leith Jr., PM Temple Association 1 Year: Charles G. Bitting Sr. Temple Association 2 Year: Paul Larry Gossin, PM Temple Association 3 Year: Paul N. Loveland III, PM Honorary Members MW Francis R. Mitchell, PGM Past Masters B. C. Lippincott 1870 James C. Daebler 1966 J. Milton Townsend 1871, 72 Garwood H. Payne 1967, 76 George H. Dare 1873 Thomas G. Spatol 1968 Michael Swing , 80, 82-88, 95, 98 David G. Whittington 1969 I. S. Townsend 1878, 79 Charles T. Camp 1970, 88, 89 Bennington Corson Richard E. Seymour 1970 Charles Way , 96, 97, 1900, 01 Robert V. Lane, PGC 1971, 86, 98, 2003 Harry S. Douglas 1894 Peter Gudelunas 1972, 74 John M. Sparks 1899 Edwin F. Stites Jr. 1973, 88, 89 Ralph T. Peterson 1902, 03, 10, 1939 Morris A. Reeves 1975 C. E. W. Ellenberger 1904 Harry P. Muller 1975,93, 94, 95 Francis Ludlam 1905 Charles W. Lord 1975, 77, 99 John C. Shreve 1906 C. Dean Ewen 1977 Thomas Holmes 1907 Robert O. Clayton Jr Edward B. Arnett 1908 Jeffery L. Pierson 1978, 79 Charles M. Preston 1909 Frank Van Artsdalen Jr Walter A. Smith 1911, 19, 20 Royce E. Robinson, PDD 1980, 83, 2001, 12, 13 Samuel Morton 1912 David J. Lord 1980 Benjamin R. Little 1913 Steven B. Hopkins 1981 Albert Way 1914 Ernest Utsch III, PDD 1981 Wayne M. Struthers 1915 Eugene F. Guion 1982 Harry T. Pierson 1916 David H. Freese Jr. 1983, 91 Irving Fitch 1917, 18, 22 Harry P. Higbee 1984 Clarence W. Way 1921 Richard A. Affa 1984 Harold D. Collins 1923 David Katz, PGC 1985, 86 Effinger J. Rubright 1924, 30 Edward R. Devlin 1985, 92 Harry C. Whiting, PDD 1925 John Schofield 1987 Henry A. Foster 1926 Howard C. Woolley Jr Claude H. Rice 1927 John C. Leith 1990 Harry S. Muller 1928 Robert A. Lewis 1990, 91 George K. Cain 1929 Donald E. Tweed 1991, 95 Melvin F. Wills 1931, 32 Ray G. Snyder 1992 Virgil W. Pierson 1933 Howard J. Young, PGC 1992 Clarence W. Hartman 1934 Robert A. Grace, PJGD 1993, 99, 2000, 06 James Eldridge 1935 Edward F. Leith Jr Albert Ringler 1936, 37 Jack C. Nichol 1995, 96 Joseph H. Shipley 1938, 41, 43 Bruce L. Young 1996, Elmer Cox Jr. 1940, 42 Gino Marrone 1997 Charles E. Foster Jr. 1944, 45 William J. Stoop 1998 R. V. Anderson 1946 Albert F. Donahue 2002 Arthur D. Perreten 1947 David P. Buckwalter Jr Bailey B. Abrams 1948 Steven H. Kahny, PGC 2004, 08 Paul W. Stevens 1949 Robert L. Lane 2004, 05 Otis McKaig 1950 John R. Reardon Jr. 2005, 09 Lewis M. Simpkins 1951 P. Larry Gossin 2007, 14 Morris A. Reeves 1952 Paul N. Loveland III 2007, 2016 E. Kenneth Simpkins 1953 Ronald N. Menear, PGC 2009, 2017 Leslie O. McElwee 1954 Greg R. Young 2010 James Lindsay 1955 Charles J. Mears 2011 Leon H. Schuck 1956 Emmitt B. Herron 2015 D. G. Everingham 1957 C. Hildreth Reeves 1958 William Rocap 1959 William J. Brown 1960, 80 Elmer Cox Jr., PGC 1961, 62 Otis N. McKaig Jr Otto Greisman, PGC , 71, 73 Calvin Back 1964 Affiliated Unaffiliated

2 My Brother, From the East One of Webster's definition for a lodge is the meeting place of a branch of certain fraternal organizations. As far as I'm concerned that is a small part of the meaning. It couldn't of been more evident then what I have witnessed this past week. Last night we had our first fundraiser since I became worshipful master. We spent the week collecting the food, setting up the dinning hall, passing out flyers and most of the day Saturday having the event. I couldn't of been more proud of my brothers. The way and manner in which they worked together to make for a smooth evening was outstanding. You see, as masons we all have something to give for the common cause. Whether it be selling tickets, setting tables, cooking, serving or dish washing afterwards. It is where the individual puts his self pride aside and does what is needed for the good of the lodge. The lodge is not a place, it is the people that come together, combine their strengths and unify themselves for the one common good to make the world a better place. When was the last time you came out to be part of the lodge? To experience the brotherhood? To make a difference in the world? Remember we are the lodge. If you have difficulty getting here my phone number is on the back of this trestle board or if it's impossible for you to get here we will make arrangements to come and see you. Remember we are your brothers. Fraternally yours, Ronald Menear, WM 2017 Dues - $81.25 Masonic Birthdays for April Edmund J Bailey 1970 Kenneth D Karrer 2009 David P Buckwalter Jr 1997 Robert W Karrer 1969 David P Buckwalter Sr 1969 Edward F Leith Jr 1988 Antonia Castagna 2012 Mark W Logan 1985 Vernon D Champion 1994 John S Mazurie 1966 Perry A Conte 1994 Richard C Papperman Jr 1979 Edward R Devlin 1977 Thomas M Poponak 1985 Paul L Doell 1965 Edwin F Stites Jr 1965 Albert F Donahue 1994 Edward J Wilson 1978 Robert F Garrett III 1965 Petitions: Mr. John H. Sacks Dual Membership - Br Anthony Fazio Entered Apprentice: Br. Adriano A. Colombo Br. Grant W. Russ GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY M.W. Walter R. Kaulfers, 29 Fox Hollow Road, Ramsey, NJ gm2016@njmasonic.org DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 24th MASONIC DISTRICT RW Bruce S. Graham, 310 So. Delsea Dr., Cape May CH, NJ brucesgraham@comcast.net DISTRICT RITUAL INSTRUCTOR 24th MASONIC DISTRICT RW William H. Marsden, 921 Main Street, Cape May, NJ whsm@comcast.net GRAND CHAPLIN 24th MASONIC DISTRICT R.W. Edward W. Price, 7 Marlin Court, Ocean City, NJ eddyoc@aol.com The 24th Masonic District CANNON #104 3rd Tuesday CAPE ISLAND #30 2nd & 4th Tuesday STAR #65 1st Wednesday OCEAN CITY #171 1st Thursday Regular Communication April 18, 2017 Dinner 6:30 PM Escarole Soup with meatball & beans, Chicken Piccata in mushroom lemon butter sauce, Risotto parmesan, veggie, dessert Program 7:30 PM Balloting on petitions Fellowcraft Degree Rehearsals Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 29 24th District and other Masonic Events At Cannon Lodge every Monday at 7:00 PM except holidays. All Brethern are invited and all officers are required to attend. Candidates Night, Sea Oaks Country Club Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ District 24 Lodge of Instruction Cannon 104, 7:30 PM Grand Lodge Annual Communication Bally s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City Grand Lodge Banquet Bally s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City Grand Master s Open Installation Bally s Hotel and Casino Convention Room, 2:00 PM Grand Master s Open Reception Masonic Fellowship Center, Burlington To cut down on mailing fees (approximately $7.50 per year per member) this monthly publication is available by attached in portable document format which can convey much more information than the mailed version for no added cost. If you are willing to help keep the lodge dues affordable and receive this solely by , please contact the lodge secretary. secretary@cannonlodge.net In case of sickness or distress, please contact the Worshipful Master, Wardens or Secretary. Please notify the Secretary of any change of address.

3 Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey JOHN S. RYAN, PGM 100 BARRACK STREET GRAND SECRETARY TRENTON, NJ B February 10, 2017 TO: All Lodge Secretaries RE: GRAND LODGE BANQUET - ANNUAL COMMUNICATION The following is to be published in your Trestleboard and read at every regular communication of the lodge between now and the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge in April. Most Worshipful Walter R. Kaulfers, Grand Master extends a cordial invitation to our Brethren and their Ladies to attend the Grand Lodge Banquet at the 230 th Annual Communication in Atlantic City. Details are as follows: Place: Ocean Ballroom, 6th Floor, Bally s Hotel & Casino Park Place and the Boardwalk Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Time: Social Hour 6:00 P.M. (Cash Bar) Dinner 7:00 P.M. Price: $ per Person Entertainment For tickets, please forward your check made payable to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey for the number of tickets needed along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, to William J. Anderson, 134 West 28th Street, Bayonne, NJ The DEADLINE for reservations is Wednesday, April 7, Tables of 10 can be reserved. We must have the name and meal choice of every person for whom a ticket is purchased. A $ Late Fee will be assessed for reservations made after the deadline. To pay by credit card, please call William J. Anderson at (201) Thank you for your interest and support. We look forward to breaking bread and sharing an evening of Masonic fun and fellowship with you. Sincerely and fraternally, John S. Ryan, P.G.M. Grand Secretary

4 Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey JOHN S. RYAN, PGM 100 BARRACK STREET GRAND SECRETARY TRENTON, NJ B To: All Lodges In the event of the election of Right Worshipful Dieter B. Hees as Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Jersey at the 230 th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge on April 20, 2017, the Brethren, their ladies and friends are cordially and fraternally invited to attend the following: GRAND MASTER S OPEN INSTALLATION Thursday, April 20, 2017 Bally s Atlantic City Convention Room 1900 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 2:00 P.M. GRAND MASTER S OPEN RECEPTION Saturday, April 29, 2017 Masonic Fellowship Center 1114 Oxmead Road, Burlington, NJ 3:00 P.M. - Church Service at the Masonic Home Chapel 4:00 P.M. - Social Hour 5:00 P.M. - Dinner 6:30 P.M. - Reception $65.00 per person Admission to the reception is by advance reservation only. No tickets will be sold at the door. Reservations must be made by April 15, For those attending the installation only, there is no charge and no reservations are necessary; however we request that you contact the Grand Marshal, Keith Herman, with your intention to attend at kaherman@msn.com Please make checks payable to Sunrise Lodge No. 288 and mail to: R.W. Arnold Butch Elliott 38 Main Street, Flanders, NJ (C): butch0012@gmail.com Please mail the completed slip below with your check: GRAND MASTER S OPEN INSTALLATION and RECEPTION Name: Title: Lodge: District # Attending Amount Enclosed $ Guest(s) Name (If Applicable):

5 Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey JOHN S. RYAN, PGM 100 BARRACK STREET GRAND SECRETARY TRENTON, NJ B Nominations for Grand Lodge Office Grand Master Dieter B. Hees, Sunrise Lodge # Merion Avenue, Pine Beach, NJ Deputy Grand Master Roger Quintana, Blue Stone Mystic Tie Malta Doric Lodge #35 75 Cameo Place, Colonia, NJ Senior Grand Warden Gregory J. Scott, Peninsula Lodge # Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ Junior Grand Warden Andrew G. Churney, Mount Holly Lodge #14 41 Bridge Road, Lumberton, NJ Dale A. Lynch, Jr., Laurel Lodge # Pine Avenue, Voorhees, NJ Robert V. Monacelli, AzureMasada Lodge # Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ Grand Treasurer Robert J. Sheridan, Atlantic Lodge # Breaker Drive, Galloway, NJ Grand Secretary John S. Ryan, Livingston Lodge #11 1 Killdeer Glen, Hackettstown, NJ 07480

6 Sincerely and fraternally, Grand Lodge Trustee - 3 Year Term (Vote for 2) Brian H. Blades, Philo Lodge # Stirrup Lane, Flemington, NJ George A. Olsen, Genesis Lodge #88 25 Gail Drive, East Hanover, NJ Thomas L. Winter, Eclipse Lodge # S. Conger Avenue, Congers, NY Historic Trenton Masonic Temple Trustee - 3 Year Term (Vote for 3) Joshua N. Barnett, Lessing Passaic Lodge # New York Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ George A. Chidley, Mount Moriah Lodge #28 21 Ticonderoga Drive, Bordentown, NJ Raymond E. Foose, Horizon Daylight Lodge # West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA Richard E. Schultz, Clifton Lodge #203 8 Bartholf Lane, Mahwah, NJ Masonic Charity Foundation - 3 Year Term (Vote for 3) Ron M. Bar-Nadav, Euclid Lodge # Linwood Avenue, Apt. 17U, Fort Lee, NJ Angelo A. Caprio, Enterprise Lodge #31 5 Heartwood Trail, Farmington, CT David A. Dorworth, Covenant Lodge # Walnut Street, Palmyra, NJ Bernard J. Madgey, V, Laurel Lodge #237 7 Lakevilla Drive, Voorhees, NJ John S. Ryan, P.G.M. Grand Secretary