MANATEE LODGE NO. 31F&AM TRESTLEBOARD OCT. 2017 Lodge, New and Improved! Look at that picture above, its an old picture. The front of the building has been landscaped beautifully by Bro. Tom Carter, come check it out! If you have trouble making it to Lodge or need a ride please reach out to an Officer and we will try our best to get you here. Manatee Lodge No. 31 402 15th Street East Bradenton, Florida 34206 Fare Thee Well! My Brothers, Its hard to find the words, over the last 5 years or so being an officer of Manatee 31 has become a major part of my life. I let it saturate my life, and always tried to give it my best. I joined to be apart of something, to feel less alone in this world. I never dreamed that my photo would one day grace the wall of past masters, I never imagined the bonds I would create. It s often said You get out of Freemasonry, what you put into it., but its never mentioned that the dividends are returned three fold. It s been such an honor to sit as your Worshipful Master this year. I started this year with a long list of goals and ideas, and while I wasn t able to cross them all off, I feel nothing but pride in what we were able to accomplish together. Togetherness is the lesson I learned most as Master, and I am so thankful to each and every one of you who took any time at all to help make this Lodge so great. The level of affection and caring at 31 sets it apart, as I have never felt so loved, and have loved so many. I don t have the room to list everyone who have touched my heart in some way, but am grateful for the friendships I ve earned, and how many of you have made Alex & I feel like family. As my footprints in the East fade and I journey Northward, I have highest hopes for the lodge as it is in the best of hands! Fare thee well, W:. Kyle B. Bachman
DEC MASONIC BIRTHDAYS Luis Salazar Roger Riggle Earl Hasenflu John Steiner John Palmer Alexander Wemyss Jerry Ireland William Brooker George Lichner Roderick Berger Steven Persinger Robert Hughes Neil Sutton Terry Bowen John Callahan Julian Hyatt Gary Cox Gary Prince Douglas Dobbs Jack Simpkins David Hall Harry Van Why Jr Robert Hunt Walter Vogler Ryan King Theodore Simpkins II PERPETUAL MEMBERS Kenneth E. Ammons Edwin T. Holman Wilbert L. Anders, Jr. Ryan P. Johnson Mark A. Atkinson Hutton G. Lewis Ronald E. Baber Stanley Preston George V. Benjamin Kenneth Reese, Sr. Brady W. Chapman Joseph S. Rowland John G. Collins Alessio Ruggiero Robert B. Coverdale Nicolas A. Ruggiero Earl W. Dennis, Jr. Thomas A. Simpkins Douglas W. Dobbs Theodore R. Simpkins, II Michael R. Dobbs Robert J. Springer Joseph K. Fenton Billy Staffiles John E. Hokanson Kyle B.Bachman Earl M. Grimes Andrew Gluchov OFFICERS Worshipful Master Kyle B. Bachman 941-518-6081 Senior Warden Tom Carter 941-993-7911 Junior Warden Matt Steiner 941-742-8784 Treasurer W:. Mike Olson - 941-724-2495 Secretary W:. Doug Dobbs - 941-545-1726 Chaplain W:. George Vomvoris - 941-524-8333 Marshal R:.H:. George Benjamin - 941-713-7856 Senior Deacon Nick Evans - 941-580-4075 Junior Deacon Anthony DiMauro - 941-747-8865 Senior Steward Tracey Martin - 941-561-4845 Tyler R:.W:. Ron Baber - 941-748-7938 Letter from Worshipful Elect Tom Carter Brothers the end of the year is here. We are very sorry to see Worshipful Bachman moving north, but send our best wishes with him. I am proud and humble to be chosen as next year s Worshipful Master. I will continue to work hard to keep the great regard the district and state have for Manatee 31. It is a tough path to follow, we have had some of the best Worshipful masters in the zone. My goals are to keep working on the facelift of the building and keep it in as good of condition as we can. Also we will have masonic education at ALL meetings. We have setup a new method to take better care of our students and with help from RW Baber as our Lodge Mentor we will continue to make this a priority. We have several charity events on the schedule and welcome new ideas in our monthly strategy meeting on the 4th Monday of every month at 6pm open to anyone. Thank you again for your belief in me I will try to live up to your expectations. Tom Carter Freeborn W:. Jim Fleming You have taken the first step over its threshold, the first step toward the inner sanctuary and heart of the Temple. You are in the path that leads up the slope of the mountain of Truth; and it depends on whether you will advance or remain stationary. Imagine not that you will become a Mason by learning what is commonly referred to as the work, or even by becoming familiar with our traditions. Masonry has a history, a literature, and a philosophy. Its allegories and traditions will teach you much, but much is to be sought elsewhere. A few rudimentary lessons in architecture, a few universally admitted maxims of morality, a few unimportant traditions, whose real meaning is unknown or misunderstood, will no longer satisfy the earnest inquirer of Masonic truth. Let who so is content with these seek to climb no higher. He who desires to understand the harmonious and beautiful proportions of Freemasonry must read, study, reflect, and digest. Taken from Freeborn by James D. Fleming Reprinted by Permission NPD, DUES, LYPMGS This year we lost close to 16 members due to NPD (Non-Paid Dues). Don t let this happen to you brothers. It s easier then ever to make sure you ve got your dues in. Just sign in to https://glfl.circumscribe.net/ where you can pay with check or credit card. While the secretary can still take these methods as well, he is going through the same method you would, so take control! Further more when paying your dues, please consider making the contribution to Let your pennies make good sense, this year we were way behind our goal. Most likely due to the raising of the dues as well as the new payment portal. We re doing our best to come up with other methods of raising our share but your contributions goes a long way to insure our masonic home gets the funding it needs.
Installation January 13th @ 1pm Refreshment and entertainment provided, Come out and support your incoming officers! Worshipful Master: Tom Carter Senior Warden: Mike McCullough Junior Warden:.Nick Evans Treasurer: W:. Mike Olsen, pm Secretary: Allen Donahue Chaplain: W:. George Vomvoris, pm Marshal: W:. Doug Dobbs, pm Senior Deacon: Anthony DiMauro Junior Deacon: Tracey Martin Senior Steward: Rick Groover Junior Steward: Ryan Widden Tyler:.R:.W:. Ron Baber,pddgm MASON OF THE MONTH The Mason of the Month for the Month of December is Bro. Jeff Curry. Brother Curry always eager to help. Most recently not only allowed us to use his lift, but single handedly painted the top half of the building! Thank you Brother for your hard work! If there is a brother who you think should be Mason of the Month then please email your suggestions to Kyle@rev66.com. IMPORTANT NOTICES WE WILL BE DARK JANUARY 1 FOR NEW YEARS! NEW ITEMS IN JEWELRY CASE! DUES CARDS COMING SOON, BE ON THE LOOK OUT!
DECEMBER 2017 1 FRIDAY 17 SUNDAY 2 SATURDAY 3 SUNDAY 4 MONDAY - STATED ELECTIONS 18 MONDAY - STATED STEP UP 4 TOM 19 TUESDAY 20 WEDNESDAY 5 TUESDAY 6 WEDNESDAY 7 THURSDAY 8 FRIDAY 9 SATURDAY 21 THURSDAY 22 FRIDAY 23 SATURDAY 24 SUNDAY Christmas Eve 25 MONDAY Christmas Day 10 SUNDAY 11 MONDAY 26 TUESDAY 27 WEDNESDAY 12 TUESDAY 28 THURSDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 29 FRIDAY 14 THURSDAY 30 SATURDAY 15 FRIDAY 31 SUNDAY New Year s Eve 16 SATURDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY / DEL RAY CHRISTMAS
JANUARY 2018 1 MONDAY - DARK / NO MEETING NEW YEARS DAY 17 WEDNESDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY 18 THURSDAY 19 FRIDAY 4 THURSDAY 20 SATURDAY 5 FRIDAY 21 SUNDAY 6 SATURDAY 22 MONDAY PLANNING MEETING 7 SUNDAY 23 TUESDAY 8 MONDAY 9 TUESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 26 FRIDAY 11 THURSDAY 27 SATURDAY 12 FRIDAY 28 SUNDAY 13 SATURDAY INSTALLATION 29 MONDAY 14 SUNDAY 30 TUESDAY 15 MONDAY - STATED 31 WEDNESDAY 16 TUESDAY
LIVING PAST MASTERS 1965 John G. Collins 1967 Wallace R. Davis 1968 Glen E. Boeschen 1973 James P. Sellers 1976 George V. Benjamin 1978 John G. Breese 1983 Riley M. Hardy 1984 Dozier K. Walker 1987 Thomas A. Simpkins 1989 Gary E. Carter 1990 George J. Vomvoris 1993 Byron P. Barton 1994 Marc B. Gilner 1996 Ronald E. Baber 1998 Earl T. Hasenflu 2000 Charles M. Reibold 2001 Elwood H. Williams 2002 Joseph S. Rowland 2003 Theodore R. Simpkins 2004 Wilbert L. Anders 2005 Richard A. Cooper 2006 John E. Hokanson 2007 Charles A. Keeler 2008 Robert Coverdale 2009 Albert Thurman 2010 Brian Johnsen 2011 Earl Dennis 2012 Mike Grimes 2013 Les Ruggiero 2014 Joe Fenton 2015 John Steiner 2016 Douglas Dobbs 2017 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Advertise here and support the Trestle Boards. For only $25, your listing will run in all of the 2017 Trestle Boards. SEND CHECK AND YOUR DESIRED LISTING INFORMATION TO: Manatee Lodge #31, P.O. Box 9304, Bradenton, FL 34206 or bring them to the lodge and see the Worshipful Master or Secretary SILVER CLUB $25 - $49 Make your Donation today to help the Trestle Board. GOLD CLUB $50 - $74 BILL DALGARNO PLATINUM CLUB $75 + KEN & KAREN AMMONS JULIAN M. HYATT DEGREE STATUS E.A. s : Andrew Brady*, Colin Snowball, Gordan Govalet, Bill Shuttleworth, Michael Glasgow, Curtis Mahoney, Joseph Shannon, Nicholas Pryor,, James Hudson, Brad Ranney, Chuck Knapp F.C. s: Joseph Fairbothem MM s PREPARING PROFICIENCY: Zachary Joseph Humphries, Andy J. Richardson Donald Ray Simmons, Ryan Whidden
HOLIDAY WISHES So mote it be! Whether its Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or Yule, regardless of what or how you celebrate this is the time of year that were thankful for what we have and try to spread joy through out. With all the strife, anger, and pain in the world lets take an extra moment to remember our obligations, to reflect upon the lessons and do our part in living them every day. May we open our hearts and homes to those in need, may we share our bounties and joys, may we forgive and be forgiven, and most of all may we all remain healthy and happy in the oncoming year. Blessed Be and Happy New Year to All!! KBB Our Newest EA Welcome! Manatee 31 & Liberty 412 put on the last degree of the year, and welcome to our ranks two new brothers. Chuck Knapp of 31 and Gerardo Carmona of 412 are the newest Entered Apprentice. Make sure to Welcome these new Brothers when you see them! Also a thank you to Brother Kevin Sapio of 412, who gave an outstanding lecture!
Manatee Lodge No. 31 F&AM P.O. Box 9304 Bradenton, Florida 34206 Return Service Requested MY IDEA OF CHRISTMAS, WHETHER OLD-FASHIONED OR MODERN, IS VERY SIM- PLE: LOVING OTHERS. ~ BOB HOPE TRESTLE BOARD DEC 2017 MEETING THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS DINNER AT 6PM, MEETING AT 7;30PM SEE YOU THERE!!!!