HARMONI RMONIA LODGE No. 138 F. & A. M. Chartered 1894 122 Years of Masonry in West Palm Beach Address: 1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL. 33409 Website: www.harmonia138.org Phone: 561-640-9115 Email: contact@harmonia138.org Volume 122, Issue #11 Published Monthly District 32, Zone 9, M:. W:. Grand Lodge Of Florida
STATED TED COMMUNICATION 2nd & 4th Monday November 14, 2016 & November 28, 2016 Meal 6:30/Meeting 7:30 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Grand Master s Visit to District 32 Lake Worth Scottish Rite - Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 5:30 PM FREE DINNER Harmonia Brothers Shooting Event Sunday, Nov. 13. 2016 10 AM at the OK Corral, Okeechobee, FL. Bible & Apron Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 6:30 PM Dinner. Santa s Visit To Harmonia Lodge Saturday, December 10, 2016 Lunch at Noon, Santa arrives at 1:10 PM Harmonia Lodge 2017 Officer Installations Monday, January 9, 2016-6:30 PM HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. Lodge Of Instruction - Every Thursday Night At 6:30 pm Catechism, Degree Practice, Masonic Education & Fellowship Page 2
Worshipful Master Charley Hogwood 561.767.6208 Chogwood01@gmail.com Senior Warden Ricky Espiritu 561.329.6151 kutiripse1130@yahoo.com Junior Warden Marco Sevilleja 561.346.7688 mfmsevilleja@yahoo.com Secretary Lou Babbit 561.282.8475 lmbabbit@aol.com Treasurer W:. Josh Johnson, PM 561.632.7278 Joshelmintz1@gmail.com HARMONIA LODGE OFFICERS 2016 Senior Deacon Edmund Rodas 561.687.4465 jigsrodas@aol.com Chaplain Paul Alexander 772.214.0888 palexandergroup@yahoo.com Junior Deacon Ray Rios 561.578.3281 rayrios@comcast.net Junior Past Master W:.Tony Petrides, PM 2015 561-762-7234 meat11ball@aol.com Senior Steward Brian Price 561.644.7620 Bigdog5841@yahoo.com Junior Steward Jorge Sta Rosa 561.385.9433 Praning125@aol.com Tyler Matthew Guzman 561.818.2446 ducegoose@gmail.com Lodge Musician Jason Buelow 561.305.6084 jrobertmusicman@yahoo.com Lodge Historian W:. David Reilly, HPM 561.615.7408 reillydj@att.net HOLD THE DATE & PLAN TO ATTEND Grand Master s Official Visit to District #32 M:.W:.Grand Master Stanley L. Hudson s Official Visit To District #32 is taking place at the Lake Worth Scottish Rite Friday, November 11, 2016 5:30 PM - Registration 6:30 PM - Dinner 7:30 PM - Tyled Meeting Your meal is already paid for and is free for you and your spouse or significant other. Join us for an evening of Fellowship and Fraternal Fun! Page 3
SPECIAL THANKS TO O OUR TRESTLEBOARD BOOSTERS Brother Bruce Leffler, Gulfstream Lodge #245 (Please see Lou Babbit, Lodge Secretary, to add your name) Harmonia Lodge 2016 Family Picnic A great time was had by all! October 23, 2016 Page 4
FROM THE EAST Brothers, I recently had the opportunity to sit in on the visitors session at our lodge. This is a program that was developed by one of our most beloved brothers, Jim Kirby. The sessions are intended to help potential candidates get an idea if Freemasonry is right for them. One of the more important aspects of the program is the involvement of the wives and family members of the prospect. Without support from home, a candidate will certainly struggle to achieve his goals. Our lodge does a fantastic job of including family wherever we can. During this particular evening one of the wives was supportive of her husband s desire to join the lodge and embark on the journey. I was again reminded that we ask a lot of new members. We ask that they trust us. That we will keep their best interests in mind. Most new men have little clue as to what we really do and if they do have a good understanding, how can they explain it to their wives? We really do not have a solid elevator pitch for the uninformed. At least not one that sounds genuine. This nice lady sat through the session. But still seemed to desire an answer that she could say herself to friends and co-workers. Not being one to shy away from my natural male instinct to try to fix everything. Which by the way can often make matters worse but I suspect that is a defective male trait that never mutated out to the dismay of wives everywhere. I stepped up and took the approach of asking her to ask her question again. This was for two reasons, I wanted to be sure I was addressing the right issue and that she had the opportunity to frame her query the way she intended. Her question was, How do I explain what my husband does at the lodge to other people? We always talk about this with the guys but now we have to think about framing it in a way that he can explain it to his wife and she can in turn explain to someone who may have a negative view of Freemasonry. I took the approach of explaining that we don t make men better but we do surround them with positive influences, successful men of all walks of life and we are obliged to be the best friends we can be to him. We offer opportunities to be charitable. We offer philosophy, history, faith, hope and friendship. We offer positions of responsibility to all who want it. This is to develop leadership qualities that one may not normally have access to. We offer guidance in times of hardship and a shoulder to cry on when things seem dire. We stand side by side with him at all times and congratulate him through all of his successes. We present every opportunity for him to be a better man, a better husband, father and role model so that when he steps out into public, he is the one that shines to all who make his acquaintance. So who are we? We are your family, your best friends, your brothers. That s who I think we are. Fraternally, Charley Hogwood Worshipful Master Page 5
FROM THE WEST Brothers, We are at the end of summer but we still have to endure the last two months of 2016. Time has gone quickly and we have accomplished a lot here at Harmonia. I am glad to report that we had great attendance at last months Stated meetings and Degree. Thank you again to all the Brothers for your help and support of our Lodge. I want to extend my warm sincere appreciation to Brothers Mike, Worshipful Tony Petrides, David Riley, and Worshipful Josh Johnson. They made the Lodge of Sorrow very meaningful. Everything was a success. Congratulations to all the Brothers who passed the Fellowship Degree. Also thanks to Bro. Junior Warden, Marco Sevilleja and the entire Degree team for a job well done. Once again thank you all the Brothers and their family and friends who attended our 4th Annual Picnic on October 23rd at John Prince park. There was great turnout and the event was fun filled and had great food. The kids had fun playing games, jumping in the bounce house, and using the dunk tank. I also want give thanks to all the Brothers who gave their time for this event. This month on November 11, 2016 we have our official visitation of our Most Worshipful Grand Master Stanley Hudson to our district at the Lake Worth Scottish Rite. I am hoping for a great turnout for our Lodge. The meal has already been paid for. Please attend the event, Registration is at 5:30 see you there. Furthermore please check our calendar for the next months event. See you all at the Lodge. Ricky Espiritu Senior Warden, Page 6
FROM THE SOUTH Brethren, First of all a Happy Birthday to those who are celebrating their birth anniversary this month. May the Almighty shower you with more blessings and I wish you good health for the years to come. Again, my unending thanks to the Brothers who are helping in the kitchen especially to those who jump in voluntarily. Last month was a busy one preparing for various activities of the Lodge. Kudos to our Brother Jorge Sta Rosa in spearheading the preparation of our annual picnic and to the Brothers and family members who helped for the event's success although it was moved to a latter date due to a typhoon. The event was attended by a great number of Brothers, family and friends. More participated in the Child ID program and blood drive. Great Fellowship! Congratulations to the team of Brothers who made the recent Lodge of Sorrow successful. This coming Nov. 11th will be the official visit of our Grand Master Most Worshipful Stanley Hudson and it will be at Lake Worth Scottish Rite. Come and join to grace the occasion. The meal is already paid for. This will be a great fellowship night Brothers. I conclude with a warm greetings to all, a Happy Thanksgiving! See you at the Lodge Brothers. Marco Sevilleja Junior Warden BEHIND THE SCENES Exceptional Volunteers for November This month s exceptional volunteers are Picnic Chairman Brother Jorge Sta Rosa and the Brothers on the Picnic Committee that set-up, cooked, served, cleaned, conducted activities, helped in many other ways and tore-down. This years picnic was one of the best in recent memory and I truly want to thank Brother Sta Rosa and ALL of the Brothers and their family members that pitched in. Thank you Brothers! Page 7
SECRETARY SEZ Brethren, A letter has been sent to Brothers who have not paid their dues. If you haven t yet paid your dues, please see the Secretary. If you need financial assistance, please contact the Secretary or Worshipful Master as the Lodge has a Brother-to-Brother fund for the purpose of Brotherly relief. Lou Babbit, Secretary It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. President M:.W:. Harry S Truman, PGM OF MISSOURI HOLD THE DATE & PLAN TO ATTEND Harmonia Lodge Bible & Apron Ceremony Family & Friends Welcome Saturday, November 19, 2016 Dinner - 6:30 PM Ceremony - 7:30 PM Page 8
Off The Shelf Of The Harmonia Library NOVEMBER W:. Bro. David J. Reilly, HPM, Librarian Check out your Harmonia Library! We have grown to over 400 Volumes and 40 DVD s. Masonic Education awaits you on every page of every volume. Talk about it and USE IT! Off the Shelf Harmonia Lodge Library As once told me, So many books so little time In today s world of social media we are blessed by instant response to questions. Reading is still the media to discover what proper questions we should be asking ourselves and looking for. We need to remember that many times social media is reported by men who are no more inept than ourselves. We as Masons must continue to search for truth in the light we find. Brothers I invite you to come to the Library at Harmonia and begin by pulling some books of interest off the shelves and browse. You may find an interest, a question, an answer, and a path that will lead you to questions. A List of books to begin with are as follows: A Pilgrims Path, Born in Blood, Holy Blood Holy Grail smf The Hiram Key David J. Reilly, Librarian. Study Club: Scottish Rite 21 st Degree Practice (Wednesday November 16) at Harmonia 6:30 PM Harmonia Lodge 2016 Committees Finance SW Ricky Espiritu (Chairman), Treas. W:. Joshua Johnson, Sec. Lou Babbit, W:. Ed Griffin, Chap. Paul Alexander Vigilance JW Marco Sevilleja (Chairman), JD Ray Rios, Tyler Matthew Guzman Petitions Marshal Juan Rossello (Chairman), Sec. Lou Babbit, Bro. Dave Porter, Bro. Bill Murray, W:. Tony Petrides, W:. David Reilly Masonic Education W:. David Reilly (Chairman), Treas. W:. Joshua Johnson, Chap. Paul Alexander Board of Relief W:.M:. Charley Hogwood (Chairman), SW Ricky Espiritu, JW Marco Sevilleja Charity W:.M:. Charley Hogwood (Chairman), JD Ray Rios, Treas. W:. Joshua Johnson, Sec. Lou Babbit Lodge Property JW Marco Sevilleja (Chairman), Bro. Scott McGary, Tyler Matthew Guzman, JS Donald Gonzalez, Bro. Dave Porter Mentor s Committee W:. Michael Hart (Chairman), Chap. Paul Alexander, JD Ray Rios Community, Civic, and Social Activities JD Ray Rios (Chairman) Page 9
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Florida Boca - Delray Lodge #171 -------------------- Boynton Lodge #236 -------------------------- Gulf Strem Lodge #245 ------------------------ Palmwood Lodge #303 ----------------------- Bykota Lodge #333 ----------------------------- Jupiter Light Lodge #340 ---------------------- Garden Lodge #366 ---------------------------- Lantana Lodge #372 --------------------------- MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER Stanley L. Hudson RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND SECRETARY M:.W:.Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M. 32nd Masonic District DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 32nd MASONIC DISTRICT Right Worshipful Harold A. Gordon E-Mail: hgordon007@gmail.com Phone: 772-530-4650 DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR Right Honorable James M. Schmidt E-Mail: pmjll2009@gmail.com Phone: 561-301-5761 4093 Northwest 4th Ave. Boca Raton, Fl. 33431 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 PM 2701 Quantum Blvd. Boynton Beach, Fl. 33426 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM 2000 N. D St. Lake Worth, Fl. 33460 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 PM 845 Bradley St. West Palm Beach, Fl. 33405 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 PM 421 Jennings Ave. Greenacres, Fl. 33463 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM 600 S Loxahatchee Dr. Jupiter, Fl. 33458 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 9463 Roan Ln. Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. 33420 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 2000 N. D St. Lake Worth, F. 33460 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 PM Master Mason Association of the 32nd Masonic District Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every Month at Lake Worth Scottish Rite - 7:30 PM Page 10
Palm Beach York Rite Bodies Meets at Harmonia Lodge No. 138 F & A M Chapter No. 24 Royal Arch Masons Zabud Council No. 17 Royal and Select Masters Palm Beach Commandry No. 18 Knights Templar Meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays Masonic High Twelve Club #316 - Lake Worth, FL Squire Sidney King, President Email: sking1474@att.net - Phone: 954.974.4983 Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month Call Squire Sidney King for location We Are Everywhere 2B1 ASK1 Page 11
HOLD THE DATE & PLAN TO ATTEND Santa s Visit To Harmonia Lodge Harmonia Masonic Lodge will host its Annual Santa s Visit and Holiday Par arty Saturday, December 10, 2016 1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd #200, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Santa s Aniticpated Arrival is at 1:10 PM Bring Your Family & Friends... Are All Welcome! Gifts - Children s Activities - Festive Fun Holiday Treats & Goodies - Santa s Visit Happy Holidays from Harmonia Lodge Lunch Served At Noon With Special Children s Menu Featuring A Make-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae Bar PLEASE NOTE: If you plan to bring your child a wrapped gift to be given by Santa, please be sure it has your child s name & age on the tag. Mark your calendars for a wonderful day of Family Fun, Fellowship & Holiday Spirit! Please RSVP on the Event Sheet at t the Lodge or email Secretar etary y Lou Babbit bit at: t: lmbabbit@gmail.com
Brethren, IMPORTANT - DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING NEW CIRCUMSCRIBE INFORMATION ACT NOW - December 27th Deadline At the 186th Annual Grand Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Florida, a new software application, Circumscribe, was presented and implemented during this Masonic year. The Lodge membership data migration is now complete, and you now have access to the new system. It is important for you to login as soon as possible, review your profile, make any appropriate changes to your contact information, and upload a current picture for your new permanent ID card. To login to Circumscribe, simply follow these instructions: 1. Open your internet browser NOTE: be sure to enable cookies, and disable private browsing 2. Navigate to: https://glfl.circumscribe.net 3. Enter your initial Username: FL + Your Grand Lodge Number ( from your Dues Card ) + @changeyouremail.info (example: FL1234567@changeyouremail.info) 4. Enter your temporary Password: FL + Your Grand Lodge Number ( from your Dues Card ) (example: FL1234567) 5. You will be immediately prompted to change both your username and password Your NEW username can be any email address that you frequently use, or have regularly access to. Your NEW password must contain 8 characters and 1 number, and you must enter it twice. 6. Upon successfully entering both, you will be required to logout, and then log back in with your new credentials. 7. Once you have successfully logged back in, navigate to your Masonic profile by selecting Profile from the menu items on the left side of the screen. Review your profile and make any appropriate changes to your contact information, and upload a current picture for your new permanent ID card. You must upload your picture within 60 calendar days of your Lodge s On-board date. After 60 days, you will be sent a dues card without your picture, and replacement cards are $5.00 each. When uploading your picture, use as high a resolution as possible, and your face should be positioned to take up as much of the photo square as possible. You should avoid hats, sunglasses, other individuals or animals in the picture. 8. Select Save Profile to complete the process. Online help is always available at http://help.circumscribe.net, or by clicking the question mark icon on the top right of the Circumscribe system once you are logged in. For additional support, please contact me at the Lodge. I thank you for your participation and feedback, and wish you all a prosperous Masonic year Fraternally, Lou Babbit, Secretary
HOLD THE DATE & PLAN TO ATTEND UPCOMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2016 Grand Master s Visit to District 32, LWSR, Friday, Nov. 11th at 6 PM FREE DINNER Brothers Shooting Event, Sunday, Nov. 13 th, 10 AM At the OK Corral, Okeechobee. Harmonia Lodge Stated Communication, Monday, Nov. 14 th at 6:30 PM Veterans Program Harmonia Lodge Entered Apprentice Degree, Thursday, Nov. 17 th at 6:30 PM Harmonia Lodge Bible & Apron Ceremony, Saturday, Nov. 19 th at 6:30 PM Dinner. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. Harmonia Lodge Stated Communication, Monday, Nov. 28th at 6:30 PM. Harmonia Lodge SANTA S VISIT TO OUR LODGE, Saturday, December 10, 2016 - Lunch at Noon, Santa arrives at 1:10 PM Harmonia Lodge Stated Communication, Monday, Dec. 12th at 6:30 PM. LODGE ELECTIONS & NPD VOTE, FC Proficiency, Perpetual Membership announcement. Harmonia Lodge Master Mason Degree, Thursday, Dec. 15 th at 6:30 PM (HARMONIA LODGE WILL BE DARK ON MONDAY, DEC. 26, 2016) A HAPPY HOLIDAY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. HARMONIA LODGE 2017 OFFICER INSTALLATIONS, MONDAY, JAN. 9, 2017, AT 6:30 PM YOUR LODGE NEEDS YOU! Can you help one day per month by volunteering to be on the Lodge Cleaning Crew? The 3rd Saturday of each month will be the Lodge clean up day. Choose inside or outside! See Lou Babbit or Ray Rios CHARITY OF THE MONTH Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches Mission:To assist persons with visual impairments to develop their capabilities to the fullest and to utilize them in the pursuits of life which are the right and privilege of all. http://lighthousepalmbeaches.org Page 12
Leave Your Mark On Harmonia, Create A Legacy For You & The Lodge From the newly initiated EA to the aged Master Mason, every Brother feels the great sense of pride and historical legacy when taking a seat in Harmonia Lodge. Now you can have an individual Lodge Seat named in your honor, or commemorate one for another Brother or loved one for a one-time donation of $200. Your name and message will be professionally engraved on a brass plate and affixed on the seat of your choice, permanently displaying the honor and making you a member of an exclusive group of Brothers. A limited number of seats are available, and this program is on a first come, first served basis so don t get left out! Please see Lou Babbit, Lodge Secretary, The Chalk Your Feedbac eedback k Is Welcome! We welcome any suggestions to improve our Trestle Board! Email your ideas, input or questions to The Chalk Publisher, Bro. Howie Zusel, Email: thechalk@zusel.com Thanks in advance for your valued input & support! Harmonia Lodge Dress Code For regular stated communications, degree conferrals, and official lodge visitations, all Brothers are required to wear a suit or sport coat and tie. For regular stated communications, all Officers will wear black trousers, black tie, with white tux coat. Visit our website at www.harmonia138.org Take a tour of the related links, resources, educational materials, photo albums and Harmonia history. Sign in to the guestbook and let us know your feedback! A special thanks to our amazing Web Master and Website Designer, Illustrious Sir Chris Brett! Thanks for your service to Harmonia Brother! Page 13