CHARITY LODGE No. 134 A.F. & A.M.

CHARITY LODGE No. 134 A.F. & A.M. 20109 Middletown Rd. Freeland, MD 21053 (Not A Mailing Address) Chartered May 11, 1868 Regular Communications on the Wednesday on or before the Full Moon Maryland s Only Moon Lodge Communication for November, 2017 A pencil drawing of Charity Lodge by P.M. Jon Thompson. View is from Middletown and Freeland Road facing North. Visit us at www.charity134.org

The View From the East Greetings from The East Brethren, Our annual Past Master s Night is now in the books. The regular line officers opened the Lodge and after some necessary business the Past Masters took control and raised Brother Lee John Philip. Sitting in the East for the ceremonial work was MWPGM Jack Biggs. PM Merrill Brunson in the West and PM Morris Bohlayer in the South. (See the photograph in this bulletin for a list of all the Past Masters and their positions) Our Past Masters were spot on in their work and only the most studied ritualist would have picked up any errors. Without a doubt our newly raised Brother had a treat experiencing their work. I wish to thank all of the Past Masters who took the time to practice and make this a great night. In the Lodge; however, the degree work is nowhere near complete. As of this writing we will be passing to Fellowcraft two Brothers on October 18 th and we will be initiating as Entered Apprentice four men on November 1 st. I ask all Charity Brothers to please try and come to the Lodge on November 1 st. We need you to greet our new members and give them a positive impression of their new experiences. The November 1 st meeting will be held in the 1 st Degree. Normal Masonic dress code applies. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge extends their sympathy to the family of Brother John Walter who passed to the Celestial Lodge above on October 4, 2017 There are ten (10) 30oz stainless 150 th Anniversary Tumblers left for sale at $20 each for members and $25 to nonmembers. As I have written before when they are gone, they are gone. See Photo in ad section Sincerely & Fraternally Roy Neal Worshipful Master 2017

Looking to the West Greetings From the West Brethren- We saw many friends and Brothers at Harvest Home. If you missed out on coming you also missed a great day. Past Master s Night was one of the better that we have had in a long time and the Past Masters did a fine job I congratulate Brother Lee Philip on being made a Master Mason and hope that in his travels as a concert bass player he gets to visit many different Lodges. You really need to get to the Lodge if you have not been there in a while. The building looks great again and the fellowship abounds. Our next meeting is November 1 and we will initiate four new members and we need you there. Fraternally yours, Jay D. Brown, Senior Warden From the South Greetings Brethren from the South, We had a wonderful Past Masters night on Saturday, October the 14th. Our past masters conducted a Third Degree ritual to raise Brother Lee Philip to the sublime degree. If you missed the meeting then you missed some excellent floor work. Thanks to the Past Masters! I think they can still teach us a thing or two. I would like to congratulate Bro. Philip on being raised as well as on his excellent Fellowcraft catechism proficiency. I would also like to thank Bro. Cliff Baker for preparing a delicious and filling meal. Thanks also to all of our Charity brothers who helped out at Harvest Home. We had some beautiful weather for the event. I encourage all who can, to come out for our meeting on November 1 st. Our EA candidates are back after helping to restore power down in hurricane-hit Florida, and we will be initiating them into the fraternity. Let's give them a good welcome into Masonry! Fraternally yours, Jeff Westra, Junior Warden

From the Secretary s Desk Dues Notices The 2018 Worshipful Master s letter and dues notice will be mailed on November first. Please remember that your dues are due January 1, 2018 and not at the end of the year. Fortunately, or unfortunately, there are only four Brothers who have not met their obligations for 2017. Brothers please get me your checks, it is unfortunate when a Brother is automatically suspended for non-payment of dues. Thanks to those of you who have given to support the Lodge s maintenance, work or the scholarships. These voluntary gifts help greatly. It was great this year to give a meaningful $1,500 scholarship to a student from Hereford High. Those of us attending Harvest Home Day enjoyed great weather and fantastic fellowship. Brother Gordon Clisham and his crew of sausage chefs made sure that there was enough for all. And we had 36 members in attendance. The best turn -out in a while. If you have any questions about your dues, please call me at 410.785.3130. Sincerely & Fraternally W. Miles Cole Secretary Masonic Birthdays NOVEMBER Mahlon W. Hessey, PM 11/28/1950 Gregory B. Hudnet 11/8/2003 John Edward Mathews 11/19/1963 John M. McGinnis 11/8/2003 Charles R. Franklin, PM 11/19/1980 Paul Whitin 11/13/2007 Francis R. Niner 11/16/2002 Dennis A. Curtis 11/28/2009

Sick,Shuts Ins & Departures Brother John Brown is fighting an illness that is not yet been fully diagnosed. Keep Brother John in you prayers for a speedy diagnosis and recovery. We extend our sympathy to the Brother John Walter family on the passing of Brother John Walter. Brother Walter was raised to Master Mason on October 31, 1963 and passed to the Celestial Lodge above on October 4, 2017. If you know of any Charity Lodge Brother that could use a visit contact the Worshipful Master or P.M. John Lambert. For any Pastoral Service that is needed please contact our Chaplain Brother Rev. Cliff Kelbaugh at (301) 802-9213. Our Surviving Past Masters Philip Stansfield 1969 Edgar F. Berry 1972 George E. Lang III 1982, 1991, 1994, 2011, 2012, 2013 Robert S. Yates 1983 Roy W. Albin 1984 John E. Lambert 1985 C. Robert Franklin 1986 Albert P. Westra 1987 Leslie A. Orlidge1988 R. Frederick Lunn PGI, PSGS, PSecBGI 1989, 2010 John R. Biggs, MWPGM, DGL, DGLAL, WSGD, RWSGW, WPGL 1992 Morris L. Bohlayer PGI, PGSB, PJGW 1993 Arthur Stika 1995 Richard Shelley 1996, 2004, 2005 Michael J Wingard Sr. 1997 Jon A. Thompson 1998 Frederick Laser Jr., PGSB 2000, 2007, 2008 Merrill G. Brunson, GI 2014, 2015 Robert C. Candler WGMar, GI, PPSGS 2016 + Affiliated Past Masters Mahlon Hessey, No.123 1962 Theodore A. Harding, No. 152 DGL, RWPJGW 1983 Honorary Past Masters Bennie G. Owens, MWPGM John A. Young, MWPGM Ian D. Shaw, Johore Bahru Lodge Portsmouth, Eng. Russell C. Thompson, No. 116 Jack R. Kroh, No.423, Shrewsbury, PA G. Keith Rees, Elliot Lodge, Eng. Martin Weeks, PM Lodge Saint George 200, Bermuda

Committees Charitable Contributions: Co-Chairs Bill Minor & Jay Brown Brethren, Once again please remember the Holiday Season will soon be on us. We are looking for your input as to where our Lodge can support the needs of our Community Should you know of someone in need or a worthy cause please contact Bill McDonald, Bill Minor or myself. Thank you, Brethren, Jay Brown, Bill Minor, & Bill McDonald Building & Grounds: Co-Chairs Keith Chesla & Greg Hudnet Hello brethren, to date we have spent $2419 of the $3000 building maintenance budget. We recently replaced the door hardware on the side basement door and installed a solar flagpole light so now we can fly "Old Glory" at night! Next on the list is to replace the back-basement door (which is an old wood door with single pane glass) with a steel security door and new hardware. Sincerely & Fraternally Keith Chesla Co-Chairman Fruit Basket: Chairman John Lambert PM Brethren, This past month Brothers Miles Cole, Bob Yates and myself visited with Brother Andy Burgess and presented him with a fruit Basket. Brother Andy was also out and about on Harvest Home day. There is no other news in this corner of the square and that is good news. Sincerely & Fraternally John Lambert Past Master

Committees 150th Anniversary: Co Chairs Roy Neal, Jeff Westra & Jay Brown The date: Saturday May 12, 2018. The time 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. The place: The Grand Lodge Ballroom in Hunt Valley. Celebrate our Lodge s 150th Anniversary Buffet Dinner & Dancing Brethren, Raffle: Co Chairs Dave Adams & James Ambrose We are about to begin a new Raffle for the benefit of Charity Lodge and its community charitable contributions. Details will be coming out in the next publication. We look forward for your participation and involvement in making this another successful fund raiser. Sincerely & Fraternally David Adams Senior Deacon Membership Brethren, We now have nine men and brothers on their way to either joining Charity Lodge or advancing through their degree. We have room for more. Should you know of any worthy candidates and need a petition for them to join our Lodge contact me an I will see that you get one. If you would like someone else to talk with them about our fraternity just let me know as well. Come out and support your Lodge on November 1st as we initiate four new members Brother Jay Brown, Senior Warden

Charity Lodge # 134 Freeland, Maryland TRESTLE BOARD Wednesday November 1, 2017 7:30 p.m. Stated Communication Meeting In 1st Degree Nomination of 2018 Officers Committee Reports Initiate Into Free Masonry Mr. James Lewis, Trevor Lewis, David Festermann & Scott Lee Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday November 11, 2017 Meeting Parkton Chapter N0. 42 Order of the Eastern Star Wednesday November 15, 2017 7:30 p.m. New Moon Communication Degree Work Only Deli Tray After Degree NOTE This Meeting Will Only Be Held If Needed You Will Be Notified By Email, Text, Phone Or In The November Communication Thursday November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Day Wednesday December 6, 2017 7:30 p.m. Stated Communication Meeting In 1st Degree Memorial Service Committee Reports Election of 2018 Officers Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday December 9, 2017 Meeting Parkton Chapter N0. 42 Order of the Eastern Star Wednesday December 13, 2017 7:30 p.m. New Moon Communication Degree Work Only Deli Tray After Degree NOTE This Meeting Will Only Be Held If Needed You Will Be Notified By Email, Text, Phone Or In The December Communication Monday December 23, 2017 Christmas Day

Charity Lodge # 134 Freeland, Maryland TRESTLE BOARD Saturday December 9, 2017 Meeting Parkton Chapter N0. 42 Order of the Eastern Star Wednesday January 10, 2018 7:00 p.m. Installation of Officers Wednesday February 7, 2018 7:30 p.m. Stated Communication Meeting In 1st Degree Committee Reports Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday February14, 2018 7:30 p.m. New Moon Communication Degree Work Only Deli Tray After Degree NOTE This Meeting Will Only Be Held If Needed You Will Be Notified By Email, Text, Phone Or In The December Communication Wednesday February 14, 2018 Valentines Day As Always Please Remember Ladies & Gents of Leisure Breakfast Fourth Monday of the Month Mason Dixon Restaurant Shrewsbury, PA @ 8:00 a.m. REHEARSALS Charity Lodge Officer s Rehearsals take place Every Wednesday evening At 7:00 p.m. except on the night of the Communication. All officers are expected to attend. Any members with an interest in learning the degree rituals are encouraged to attend. (If you are looking for entertainment we are it)

Charity Lodge # 134 Freeland, Maryland TRESTLE BOARD Grand Lodge Friday Saturday November 17-18, 2017 Annual Communication 150th Anniversary Tumbler Only 10 Left At $20 for Members Grand Lodge Friday Saturday December 8 thru 10, 2017 Annual Communication & Installation DC.Boumi Shrine Saturday 11:00 a.m. December 16, 2017 Kids Christmas Party Scottish Rite Sunday 2:00 p.m. December 10, 2017 Christmas Party PLACE YOUR ADD HERE Business Card $10 per month 1/2 Page $20 per month Discount for Multiple Months

CHARITY LODGE OFFICERS for 2017 Roy Neal, Worshipful Master 21222 Dunk Freeland Rd Parkton, MD 21120 301-471-8075 roynealjr@gmail.com Jay D. Brown, Senior Warden 443-392-2396 Jeffrey S. Westra, Junior Warden 410-812-7845 W. Miles Cole, Secretary 400 Symphony Circle Unit 432 Hunt Valley, MD 21030 410-785-3130 Robert M. Westra, Treasurer 443-956-6011 David C. Adams, Senior Deacon R. Darrell Kolscher, Junior Deacon Nicholas B. Gohn, Senior Steward Keith D. Chesla, Junior Steward Rev. Clifford H. Kelbaugh, Chaplain 301-802-9213 Scott L. Wilson, Tyler Robert C. Candler, PM, WGMar John R. (Jack) Biggs, MWPGM Ritualist Raymond Luken Catechism Chairman Michael Raab, Grand Inspector Michael C. Smith, DGL

Past Master s Night Charity Past Masters at Past Master s Night on Saturday October 14, 2017. Pictured with newly raised Master Mason Brother Lee John Philip. From left to right with their positions for the ceremony. PM Roy Albin. Tyler PM Al Westra, Senior Deacon PM Fred Lunn, Junior Warden PM Morris Bohlayer, Junior Deacon PM George Lang, Brother Lee Philip, Worshipful Master MWPGM Jack Biggs, First Ruffian PM Jon Thompson, Third Ruffian PM Phil Stansfield, Senior Warden PM Merrill Brunson, Junior Steward PM Bob Yates, Senior Steward PM John Lambert.

Past Master s Night Brother and Chef, Chief Petty Officer Cliff Baker. Brother Cliff breaking in our new range and preparing dinner for all members present on Past Master s Night. Great job Brother Cliff.

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