North Port Lodge No. 406 F.& A.M Lodge Calendar from the East
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North Port Lodge No. 406 F.& A.M NORTH PORT, FLORIDA From the East Greetings from the East; November is the month of Thanksgiving. I hope all of you will be able to celebrate the holiday with your families. The Grand Master will visit the 27th masonic District on the 21st.All officers should attend the visit of the Grand Master. I would like to congratulate Bro. Steve Marotta on being passed to the November Trestleboard Degree of Fellowcraft. A reminder that North Port Lodge will be dark for the 2nd communication this month. At the first meeting in December we will be Inside this issue: electing the officers for 2016. Brothers plan to attend. This masonic year is nearly over. We should be preparing for next year From the East 1 what we as a lodge what we should accomplish in 2016.The following is a From the West 2 quote to contemplate upon. "Freemasonry is a moral order, instituted by virtuous men, with the From the South 3 praiseworthy design of recalling to our remembrance the most sublime truths, Masonic Education 2 in the midst of the most innocent and social pleasures, founded on liberality, DeMolay Update 3 brotherly love and charity." (ARNOLD) Everyone please enjoy Thanksgiving and may the Great Architect of the Sickness / Distress 4 Universe watch all the Brothers and families. Officer List 4 Fraternally, Masonic Birthdays 5 Worshipful Master Lodge Committees 5 Mike Tirpak Officer Contact 6 Petitions for Membership 6 Lodge Calendar Sponsors 9 November 2015 Wed 11th 7:00pm Stated Communication (Bring current dues card) Sat 14th 9:30am DeMolay DAD Training (needed to work w/ our DeMolay members) Charity: @Venice Lodge No. 301 - Please bring food donations to support the Sat 21st Grandmaster’s Official Visit to District 27 School food pantry at our Stated Meetings. Location: Renaissance On 9th 1816 9th Street - Our Quarterly Charity is the SWFL West Bradenton, Fl 34205 Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers 5:00pm Registration and Check-in 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Tyled Meeting with the Grand Master (Bring current dues card) @ Manatee No. 31 ( 402 15th St. E., Bradenton) Illness & Distress Brethren, please report any sickness or All Stated Meetings: Farley Funeral Home: 5900 S. Biscayne Blvd. , North Port, Florida 34287 distress Bro. Jack Watson 941-240-5737 [email protected] Get involved in your lodge!!! W:. Louis Ortt There are several opportunities to assist with the activities of the lodge. We’re (941)-485-5313 looking for catechism instructors, degree team members, committeemen and general [email protected] assistance. If you are interested, please contact your officers. North Port Lodge No. 406 F.& A.M From the West My Brothers All, On October 28th at our Stated Communication held at Englewood Lodge, Brother Steve Marotta was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft. Congratulations to Brother Steve! I would like to thank R: .W:. Barry Hart for giving the Winding Stairs Lecture—he did a great job. It was also a pleasure to welcome R: .W:. Ed Lanham on his first time visit to our Lodge. Last, and certainly not least, I would like to thank the Brothers of Englewood Lodge for allowing us to use their facilities. In other Lodge business, we agreed to make a donation to the SWFL Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers for a holiday wreath to be placed a veterans grave at Sarasota National Cemetery next month. On behalf of veterans everywhere, thank you for your support and remembrance. Finally, may all of you and your families have a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Fraternally, On the Level, Robert Moschini, SW Masonic Education DISCUSSION IN LODGE All sectarian discussion, all principles of common courtesy and argument or statement pro or con as etiquette and by the disciplinary laws to the merits of civil politics, or any of the Craft. given religion or theological creed, of This is not to say that a Master racial questions, or private business, Mason, particularly one who has acted or of any other non-Masonic subject as a Representative in Grand Lodge, by which Masons might be divided should not inform the Craft fully and into classes, feuds, schisms, or completely as to what has taken place opposed schools, is at all times in Grand Lodge. Such a report can be forbidden. It is strictly forbidden to rendered truthfully and with dignity and without the discuss a petitioner or for a Mason to reveal how he use of personalities, and this rule, of course, should has voted or in any way to seek to persuade members always he observed. to vote one way or another on a petitioner. A Brother wishing to participate in a discussion All uses of personalities, all expressions of in open Lodge should always rise and address the bitterness or ill will, acrimoniousness, and all or any Worshipful Master. He should speak on the subject slurs upon the Lodge or its Officers, Grand Lodge or at issue in the fewest possible words, not using his its Officers, and the Fraternity itself, and all flippant, privilege of the floor as an opportunity to deliver a unseemly, or discourteous remarks addressed to the speech merely for its own sake. Lodge or to its Officers are condemned alike by the North Port Lodge No. 406 F.& A.M From the South Brethren My brothers, happy Thanksgiving to everyone, I hope to see everyone at are stated meeting this month. The year is winding down. And we have alot to look forward too in the up coming year. Be safe and have a great holiday. Michael Short, JW Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. - Brian Tracy DeMolay Update C. Allen Pattison Chapter Order of DeMolay Our Brother Chapter, Sarasota Chapter Order of DeMolay sponsored by North Port Lodge No. 406 and Venice received their official charter this November 1st. Lodge No. 301 is still growing. This last month It's been a wonderful 5 year endeavor and journey for Sarasota Chapter those working with Sarasota Chapter. A new journey Sponsored by Sarasota begins with new goals. We hope to follow by their Lodge No. 147 hosted the example and earn our charter as well. Initiatory Degree for C. Allen Pattison Chapter. Our membership is now up to 11 members. C. Allen Pattison Chapter was recently recognized at the Vex Robotics Competition - Battle At Bradenton. To quote our Senior Councilor, "We got a Trophy!" Congratulations Sarasota Chapter!!! The Judges Award goes to a team the judges decide is deserving of special recognition. Judges consider a number of possible criteria for this award, such as team displays of special attributes, exemplary effort and perseverance at the event. A duplicate trophy will be obtained for the trophy case where we meet. North Port Lodge No. 406 F.& A.M Sickness and Distress This Thanksgiving Season, let us pause and give thanks for all the blessing and gifts that God has bestowed upon us. Let us also pray for those serving our great nation overseas and are unable to make it home. We are thankful for their sacrifice. Brethren we have a number of those who could use your appeal to the Great Architect of the Universe. Brethren please keep all those who truly need your prayers, in your thoughts. May Follow Us Online God bless and watch over us all until we meet again. North Port Masonic Lodge Chaplain Assistant Chaplain No. 406 F.& A.M. Jack Watson W:. Louis Ortt . 941-240-5737 (941)-485-5313 North Port Lodge’s own webpage. [email protected] [email protected] www. NorthportMasons.com Current Lodge Officers Worshipful Master ….. Michael Tirpak Senior Warden ………. Robert Moschini Junior Warden ………. Michael Short Treasurer ……………. Tom Millaway Secretary ……………. Samuel P Cohen Senior Deacon ………. David Wheatcroft Junior Deacon ………. Mark Yates Senior Steward ……… Albert Sawdai Marshall …………….. R:.H:. Michael E Cullen Chaplain ……………… John Watson Jr Assistant Chaplain …… W:. Louis Ortt Tyler ………………… J.D. Copher North Port Lodge No. 406 F.& A.M Standing Lodge Committees Finance: Chair: Robert Moschini, Senior Warden - and up to 6 members appointed by the Master Vigilance: Chair: Mike Short, Junior Warden (941-812-9556) - and 2 members appointed by the Worshipful Master Petitions: Chair: W:.M:. Michael Tirpak (941-626-5963) - and up to 7 members appointed by the Master Past Masters of Masonic Education: Chair: Robert Moschini, Senior Warden Board of Relief: Chair: W:.M:. Michael Tirpak (941-626-5963) North Port Lodge - Worshipful Master and Wardens James Godshall —- 2012 Charity: Chair: David Wheatcroft, Junior Deacon (941-423-2476) - and 2 members appointed by the Worshipful Master Andrew P. Wormington —- 2013 Lodge Property: Chair: Samuel P Cohen, Secretary (941-377-0273) - and 3-5 members appointed by the Worshipful Master Michael Cullen —- 2014 Perpetual Members Additional Lodge Committees Brother Ayotte Arthur Brother Samuel Cohen Brother John Copher Lodge Instructor/Mentor: Chair: R:.W:.Rodger Lee Craig, PDDGM (941-284-9218) W:. James Godshal Investigation: Chair: Mike Short, Junior Warden (941-812-9556) Brother Christopher Harrison Ad Hoc Committee formed when presented a task Brother Donald E Kissel - 3 members appointed by the Worshipful Master W:. Charles Levan P.D.D.G.M. W:. Louis Ortt Public Relations: Chair: W:. David Kissel P.M. W:. B. John Ross W:. Les Ruggiero Masonic Funerals: Chair: W:. Louis Ortt (941-485-5313) Brother John Watson Jr. Fundraising: Chair: Mike Short, Junior Warden (941-812-9556) Brother John Watson III Brother Mark Yates Social Events: Chair: Mike Short, Junior Warden (941-812-9556) Masonic Youth: Chair: W:.