Trestle Board Venice Masonic Lodge No: 301 F. & A. M. Chartered on the 18 th Day of April 1951 January 2015 Vol 65 Issue 1 Stated Communica ons Held on the 1 st Monday and 3 rd Monday at 7:30pm Family Dinner on 3 rd Monday at 6:00 pm 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285 www.trowel.com/flmason/venice301/index.html
Venice Lodge No: 301 F. & A. M. 2015 Officers W:. Master: W:. Derek J Lynn (703) 407 3137 Sr. Warden: Br. Mark Bal more 716 7898 Junior Warden Br. Sco Steelman 725 0599 Treasurer: W:. Dwight Ridgeway 807 5690 Secretary: W:. Steve Murphy 662 0471 Senior Deacon: Br. Gene Scheuring 204 6226 Junior Deacon: Br. Marcel Leclerc (207) 754 5556 Marshall: W:. Jeff Pick 993 0990 Senior Steward: Br. Jus n Le ner 441 8457 Junior Steward: Br. Adam Kendall 448 4777 Tyler: Br. Walt Milne 266 6212 Organist: Br. Ron McLeod 330 6991 Appendant Orders Sco sh Rite: Master of Kadosh ILL. Barry D. Hart 544 5550 York Chapter No. 35: Excellent High Priest: Jeffery T. Lawrence 315 5300 York Venice Council 41: ILL Master: John Jud Powell 350 8028 Commandery Eminent Commander: Todd Meschelle 737 1978 Recorder for Commandery: Gerald E. Goacher, PEC 923 2665 Recorder for Council & Chapter John F. Wermann, KYCH 492 2284
Commi ee Chairmen Board of Relief: W:.M:. Derek J Lynn 451 8122 By Laws: R:.W:. John Wermann 492 2284 Educa on: R:.W:. Barry D. Hart 544 5550 Electronic Media (Face Book): W:. Hampton Crimi 468 0578 Finance: Br. Mark Bal more 716 2898 Funerals: W:. Lou Or 485 5313 Greeters: Br. Mark Bal more 716 2898 Inves ga ons: Br. Mark Bal more 716 2898 Lodge Instruc on/catechism: Br. Gene Scheuring 204 6226 Lodge Property: W:. Lou Kelly 468 2318 Mentors/Pe ons: W:. Lou Kelly 468 2318 Publicity: Br. Ed Shauan 681 6365 Scholarships: W:.M:. Derek J Lynn 451 8122 Telephone Tree: Br. Gene Scheuring 204 6226 Transporta on: W:. Lou Or 485 5313 Vigilance / Charity: Br. Sco Steelman 725 0599 Monthly Meals / Kitchen: Br. Sco Steelman 725 0599
From the East Fraternal Greetings Brethren, Hope that the Holidays treated you and your families well and welcome to the New Year. As always I am certain that this is going to be that special year I have envisioned, with all of life's trials and tribulations resolving or at least getting better than the previous year. Reviewing the month of December 2014, December 1st was much more than just another election; I was honored by the brethren to become their WM for the year 2015. Thank you to the brethren for their confidence in me. I will need all your support for a successful year. The 22nd saw us bring three more new candidates to the light in the EA degree, with Br. Mark Baltimore as the degree master, and as usual an excellent presented degree by him and the degree team. The strength of the officers and brothers who frequent lodge nights is impressive but there is more to do. One goal this year is to reach out to those brothers who we have not sat in Lodge for a while; we do miss your attendance even though we have been remiss in expressing it. I could blame it on our busy lives but everyone is busy, that is no reason for brothers not to be in touch, the question is how we allocate our time. Emails and texts are a quick and easy way to communicate but lack in the personal interaction of grip; a word, a smile or a call. There are no smiles in text or caring tone in an email. I intend to fix the gap in communication and reach out to you; it is your opportunity to respond. In Lodge we will speak with strong clear voices so none go away unhappy. I need all of your help in bringing the lodge, brothers and families together this year and all the future years to come. If we all pitch in a little, stronger fellowship and family support for what we do will follow. The outcome will be a fraternity to be more proud of and a reason to attend lodge. Call a brother you haven t seen for a while, just ask how he and his family is doing and welcome him back. Both will be glad you did. It is up to us to make it happen. Fraternally, W. Derek Lynn Worshipful Master
From the West Brethren, It s hard to believe 2014 is gone. They always say the older you get the faster they go. I hope everyone had a good holiday and enjoy a safe happy new year. I would like to congratulate W:. Steve Murphy on doing a great job as master in 2014. I also would like to express my appreciation for all of the 2014 officers for all of the hard work they did for our great lodge. W:. Lynn and his line of officers are looking to have a very busy 2015 with some new fund raising events planned. So, we will be looking for both new and old faces to come out to help. I am looking forward to my new position as Sr. Warden. I am committed to working hard to make Venice 301 the friendliest lodge in the 27 th district. If any brothers have any fund raising ideas please feel free to contact me at: baltimore711@yahoo.com or (941) 716-2898. Fraternally, Mark Baltimore, Senior Warden
From The South Brethren, First, I want to congratulate Derek Lynn for having been elected as Worshipful Master for 2015. I am honored to have been elected as your Junior Warden and I am looking forward to a great year while serving Derek and our Lodge. A big Thank You to outgoing Worshipful Master, Steve Murphy who had an outstanding year while leading our Lodge. Our family dinner will be held on Monday, January 19 th, starting at 6 pm. I am so fortunate that our outstanding chef, Deb Sims, will continue to provide the Lodge with delicious meals in 2015. I look forward to working with her. I encourage all of our members and their families and friends to come out and enjoy the wonderful dinners and fellowship. Fraternally, Scott D. Steelman, Junior Warden Family Dinner Menu 3 rd Monday of the Month Cottage Pie, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Apple Pie and Ice Cream Hot Coffee and Iced Tea Charity of The Month Salvation Army
Boosters We would like to thank the following Brothers for suppor ng our Lodge. Gold $50.00 Silver $25.00 Bronze: $10.00 W:. Steve Ellis R:.W:. John Wermann W:.M:. Derek Lynn W:. Jeff Pick W:. Fred Ellis *Contact W:. Derek Lynn if you would like to support your Lodge by becoming a Booster contributor for 2015. Remember it starts at $10.00 Venice Masonic Lodge #301 Like us on Facebook Monitored by W:. Hampton Crimi
Chaplains Corner Sickness & Distress: Please keep our brethren in your thoughts and prayers: Br. David Al mier Village on the Isle Assisted Living Br. John Lewis Village on the Isle Assisted Living W:. Malcolm Ryder Hospice at Bay Village in Sarasota R:.W:. Maurice (Babe) Dalton Manor Care in Sarasota
Perpetual Members Help Yourself Help Your Lodge It is Once It is Forever Lee Briner Philippe George V. Canlers Mem. Richard Cervi John Coffey Rodger Craig Hampton Crimi Maurice Dalton Sr. Frederick Ellis Steven Ellis David Farley Les Frisby Richard Geraci Barry D. Hart Harold L. Jones Mem. Rocky Kearney Louie Kelly Robert Kern John La a Robert Mac Alvanah Joseph Madrak Louis Marche Robert Mar n Gerald Maxey Clark McClelland Ronald Morrison Paul Noller Earl Orth Louis Or Jeffrey Pick Blair Post Dwight Ridgeway B. John Ross Edward Schwenk Mem. Glenn Miller Smith Hon. Joseph Stella Richard Tacy Mem. Robert Duane Trump Hon. John Wermann Eric West John Winters District 27 Lodges Manatee Lodge No.31: 402 15th St. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 1st/3rd Mon. 7:30 pm Braidentown Lodge No.99: 520 30th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 1st/3rd Tues. 7:30 pm Palme o Lodge No.110: 402 15th St. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 2nd/4th Tues. 7:30 pm Sarasota Lodge No.147: 2160 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237 2nd/4th Tues. 7:30 pm Phoenix Lodge No.346: 240 S Tu le Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237 1st/3rd Tues. 7:30 Englewood Lodge No.360: 265 Pine St., Englewood, FL 34223 1st/3rd Tues. 7:30 pm North Port Lodge No.406: 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd., North Port, FL 34287 2nd/4th Wed. 7:00 pm
Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A.M. Past Masters 1951 (d) Forest Chapman 1983 (d) James Oakley 1952 (d) C. Allen Pa son DDGM 1984 George DeNeen 1953 (d) Elihu B. Roberts 1985 C. Bruce Jones 1954 (d) Sanford Smith 1986 (d) William W. Brooks 1955 (d) Robert Bruce Rigby Sr. 1987 Rodger L. Craig Sr. DDGM 1956 (d) Carl Cribbs 1988 Richard Cervi DDGM 1957 (d) Malcolm A. Miner 1989 (d) Ralph Wilkinson 1958 (d) George R. Mitchell 1990 Robert B. Strayer Jr. 1959 (d) Irvin H. Jones 1991 (d) Robert J. Lane 1960 (d) Joseph Jossart 1992 Cur s Bradley 1961 (d) Thomas Hankins 1993 B David Harris Jr. 1962 (d) John A. Nelson 1994 Stephen H. Clark DDGM 1963 Lee G. Briner 1995 Malcolm B. Ryder 1964 (d) George R. Colle Jr. DDGM 1996 Louie E. Kelly 1965 (d) William Hendrix 1997 Frederick Ellis 1966 Richard Geraci 1998 (d) Richard Tacy 1967 (d) Wade H. Ballard Sr. 1999 Steve Ellis 1968 (d) William A. Cul ce 2000 Eric B. West DDGM 1969 (d) Paul Lanius DDGM/DI 2001 B. John Ross 1970 (d) A. Bradford Smith 2002 John F. Wermann DDGM 1971 Roger Isphording 2003 Hampton Crimi 1972 (d) Larry Jeffrey 2004 Robert Kern 1973 (d) Hubert Palmer DI 2005 Louis H. Or 1974 (d) Joseph Bezjian 2006 (d) Donald Hixon 1975 (d) Donald A. Richard 2007 Joseph Stella 1976 (d) Forest L. Foster 2008 G. Rocky Kearney 1977 (d) Harold L. Jones 2 2009 John Hobeika 1978 (d) Hudson W. McCoy 2010 John La a 1979 (d) John P. Haus 2011 Barry D. Hart DDGM 1980 (d) George A. Carver III 2012 Louis Marche 2 1981 (d) Harold L. Jones 2 2013 Jeff Pick 1982 Maurice M. Dalton Sr. DDGM2 2014 Steve Murphy (d)- Deceased DI - District Instructor
Masonic Education FREE AND ACCEPTED The Masons who were selected to build the temple of Solomon were declared free. These Free Masons were allowed to gather with their families and were exempt from paying taxes. They also had the privilege to bear arms. Thus, they were accepted as free men. At the destruction of the Temple by Ne-buch-a-nezzar, these Free Masons were taken to Babylon and put into captivity with the Jews. Cyrus, after taking control of Babylon, gave these Masons permission to return to Jerusalem to erect a second Temple, freeing them to do so. To be free they had to be accepted as free, hence the term Free and Accepted. Not all men in all cases are accepted as free, they are held by the restraints of doctrine and power. To be free in mind and body one must work at it. So if your are asked: Are you a Free Man? Yes. How do you know you are a free man? Because I am free to follow my dreams. What makes you a free man? The people around me, for I am accepted as a free man. If you can answer these questions in this manor you are truly a Freemason.
Masons of the Year 1993 Br. Steve Yosman 2005 R:.W:. John Wermann 1994 W:. Louis Or 2006 R:.W:. John Wermann 1995 W:. David Harris Jr 2006 W:. Hampton Crimi 1996 W:. B. John Ross 2007 R:.W:. John Wermann 1996 W:. Malcolm Ryder 2007 R:.W:. Rodger Craig 1997 Br. Don Needham 2008 Br. John Lewis 1998 Br. Donald Smith 2009 Br. John Greene 1999 W:. Malcolm Ryder 2010 Br. John Greene 2000 W:. Malcolm Ryder 2011 Br. John Greene 2000 W:. Richard Tacy (d) 2012 No Award Given 2001 W:. Malcolm Ryder 2013 W:. Lou Kelly 2002 W:. B. John Ross 2013 Br. Mark Bal more 2003 R:.W:. Rodger Craig 2014 Br. Marcel Leclerc 2004 R:.W:. Rodger Craig Masonic Birthdays 01/10/1977 David Farley 01/12/1998 John Wermann 01/14/1984 William Lather 01/22/197 Dennis Taylor 01/22/1979 Larry Hanson 01/27/2004 Kenneth Archibald 01/28/1980 Charles Jones Current Petitioners Br. Mark Sanders Mr. Matt McKinley Palmer
New Entered Appren ce Class Ini ated December 22, 2014. Pictured Le to Right: R:.W:. Barry D Hart, Br. Wayne Breka, SD Gene Scheuring, Br. Kadan Duke, Br. John Greene III, PM Lou Kelly, Br. Walt Milne, Degree Master Mark Bal more, SW Derek Lynn, JW Sco Steelman, JD Marcel Leclerc, Br. Micah Wemes, W:.M:. Steve Murphy
January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Commandery 1st Thursday 7:30pm Odd Months Braidentown #99 Even Months Venice #301 2 Sarasota Lodge #147 Installa on of Officers 6:30 pm 3 Venice Lodge #301 Installa on of Officers 5:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Installa on 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Stated Communica on 7:30pm Followed by Phoenix Lodge #346 Installa on of Officers 6:30 pm Dinner Combined Installa on of Chapter Council & Commandery Dinner Braidentown #99 fellowship 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Council 3rd Friday at Venice #301 7:30pm 18 19 Stated Communica on 7:30pm Dinner 6:00 pm 20 21 22 Master Masons 6:45 pm Sarasota #147 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Lodge Officers Mee ng 7:00 pm Venice Lodge #301
Venice Shrine Club President Jim Fahey 941 223 6533 Mee ng Place: TBD Meets 3rd Tuesday at 11:00am YORK RITE MASONS Royal Arch 2nd Thursday at Sarasota #147 7:30pm Council 3rd Friday at Venice #301 7:30pm Commandery 1st Thursday 7:30pm Odd Months Braidentown #99 Even Months Venice #301