Grand Master 2016 2017 Calendar (2).Pub

February 2017

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

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Groundhog Day

Boynton Lodge

100 year celebration

5

6

7

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9

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11

Corporate Board Masonic Home Pink Lodge Plant City

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15

22
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18

Board Of Trustees Masonic Home
Valentine’s day York Rite
Grand Master’s Conference
Grand Master’s Conference Omaha Nebraska

Mokanna Lodge No. 329

70 year presentation

Fort Pierce Lodge

Omaha Nebraska

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21

24

25

Winter Park 100 Year Celebration

26

27

28

York Rite Fort Pierce Lodge

March 2017

Sun

Mon

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Ft. Pierce York Rite Outdoor Degree
Box Ranch—Stuart, Florida

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11
Table Lodge 7 PM Spring Lodge
Feast of Kadash Tampa Scottish Rite

12

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20

14

15

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16

18

Daylight Saving Time

York Rite

Fort Pierce Lodge

St, Patrick's Day

Corporate Board

Masonic Home

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21

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24

25

Melbourne Lodge No. 143

Board Of Trustees Masonic Home
Master Mason Degree

Grand Lodge of Tennessee

District 15 Ocala
George Washington Gravel

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Ornan Lodge No.117

——————-Turkey Hunt ————

The Masonic Home of Florida Pilgrimage Day

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 ‐ 10 AM – 2 PM

Presented by: The 20th and 21st Masonic Districts of The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Florida.

ALL CAR OWNERS & VISITORS WILL RECEIVE LUNCH, COURTESY OF THE MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA.

www.glflamason.org

www.masonichomefl.com

3201 1^stStreet N.E., St. Petersburg, Florida

Ray Hughes
[email protected]
Greg Williamson
[email protected]

THIS MESSAGE APPROVED BY THE GRAND MASTER MASONS IN FLORIDA, MW Stanley L. Hudson

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT
1:00 PM!

1 – GRAND MASTER’S CHOICE
2 – RESIDENTS’ CHOICE
3 – BEST IN SHOW

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NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________________ STATE: __________________ ZIP CODE: ________________ SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________________________________

BY SIGNING THIS FORM AND/OR REGISTERING, I AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA, AND THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA, FROM ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE I MAY SUFFER DURING, OR BY MY PARTICIPATION IN, THIS EVENT WHETHER SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE IS DESIGNATED AS PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

PRE‐REGISTER BY EMAIL or BY MAIL

Approved for Distribution by MW Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on November 30, 2016

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017

GET OUT YOUR AWARD WINNING, MOUTH WATERING, RECIPES!!! WE’LL DECIDE AT PILGRIMAGE DAY WHO’S CHILI IS SUPREME!!!

THIS IS ONLY OPEN TO FREEMASONS AND APPENDANT BODIES!
(INCLUDING THE LADIES AND YOUTH GROUPS)
ONE (1) ENTRY PER LODGE, CHAPTER, ASSEMBLY, COURT, ETC.

PROVIDE A 4-QUART CROCK POT OF YOUR FINEST CHILI!
JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON 5 CRITERIA:
REDDISH COLOR, AROMA, CONSISTENCY, TASTE AND AFTERTASTE.

JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 12:00 PM (NOON)
AFTER JUDGING IS COMPLETED, SAMPLES WILL BE AVAILABLE.
WINNER WILL BE AWARDED A TROPHY!
RUNNER-UP WILL RECEIVE HONORABLE MENTION.

For more Information or to Register Contact:
Ray [email protected]
Greg Williamson - [email protected]

Deadline to register is Monday, March 10, 2017

Approved for Distribution by MW Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on November 30, 2016

Brotherhood Lodge No. 375
Charity Raffle

Raffle Open Only to
Masonic Fraternity, Appended Bodies and Orders of Florida
Minimum Donation: 1 for $5 or 5 for $20

Drawing on Veteran’s Day Saturday November 11, 2017
ALL PROCEEDS FUNDING FOR

BROTHERHOOD’S FIRST ANNUAL MILITARY SERVICE APPRECIATION EVENT

Raffle Official Rules and Regulations: By entering this drawing, the ticket purchaser acknowledges that he or she is aware of and agrees to abide by the Official Rules and Regulations of this drawing.·Brotherhood Lodge No. 375 located at 13402 Montour St. Brooksville, FL 34613 is conducting a raffle pursuant to Florida Statutes to raise proceeds to benefit Annual Military Appreciation Event ·The winning ticket will be drawn at random at or about 3:00pm, 11/11/2017 at 13402 Montour St. Brooksville, FL 34613 from all eligible raffle tickets received.·The winner will be notified by Phone or email or by mail.· Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.·One chance to win per ticket.·The holder of the winning ticket shall be entitled to receive a FIREARM the “prize”, in one game awarded to one person, upon compliance with these Official Rules, All Federal and State laws apply.·Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the prize to be awarded.·Prize(s) is/are non-transferable.·No substitutions for prize(s) will be made.·All prizes must be claimed within 30 days of winning drawing date.·The winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, local taxes and fees, which must be paid prior to prize delivery· Entrants must be18 years of age or older.· Tickets purchased through misrepresentation of age or identity shall be void.· No purchase/contribution is necessary to enter;· A $5.00 minimum donation is suggested.· Unauthorized persons copying, selling or altering tickets are subject to prosecution.· Ticket will be void and no prize will be awarded if there is proof that the ticket was stolen, unissued, ineligible, altered, counterfeit in whole or in part, defective, printed in duplicate or printed/production in error.· The odds of winning the prize will depend on the number of raffle tickets sold.· Brotherhood Lodge reserves the right to limit the number of tickets distributed to each entrant and is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets or tickets redeemed in error by its agents.· Brotherhood Lodge is not responsible or liable for any actions or for any events that occur during or as a result of winner acceptance and use of prize· Winner agrees to allow Brotherhood Lodge to use name and likeness to promote future drawings.· Prize purchased by Brotherhood Lodge General Funds, all proceeds donations go to Brotherhood’s Military Appreciation Event ·For additional information, please contact by mail at Brotherhood Lodge Address, 13402 Montour St. Brooksville, FL 34613 or call 352-515-3395 · All ticket holders must be eligible to lawfully receive and possess firearm. FLORIDA REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH50219 “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 800-435-7352 OR VISIT WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRA- TION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMEND”.

www.freshfromflorida.com

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Please Forward Check or Money Order to:

Brotherhood Lodge No. 375 C/O Fernando J Rosado

13402 Montour Street Brooksville, FL 34613

Brotherhood Lodge Charity Raffle (Please Print Clearly and Return)

Name: ____________________________________________ Lodge Name & No. ______________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:__________________________ Email:___________________________________________

(Your Raffle Ticket will be Printed and your Ticket Receipt Mailed or Emailed to you)

APPROVED FOR DISTRIBUTION: ______________________________________________________
M∴W∴ Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on January 17, 2017

Treasure Chest Fundraiser

Proceeds Benefit The
Incoming Grand Master’s Homecoming 2017

WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017
WHERE: LAKE SEMINOLE PARK

10015 PARK BLVD SEMINOLE, FL. 33777
FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO: SHELTER # 10
ALL ARE WELCOME!
A FAMILY EVENT!
TIME: 11:00 A.M.— 4:00 P.M.

COST: $15.00 PER PERSON SUGGESTED DONATION

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $5.00 PER CHILD SUGGESTED DONATION
HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS WILL BE AVAILABLE

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TICKETS:

Richard Whitmyer, PM, President (727) 403.6511 William Sundquist, DDGM, 1st Vice-President (727) 542.3805 W. Rick Wendling, 2nd Vice-President (727) 647.2658 David Henderson, PDDGM, Treasurer (727) 698.0736 Frank Gaughen, PDDGM, Secretary (727) 512.8355 Glen Bishop, PDDGM (727) 224.6991
Larry Pomeroy, DDGM (727) 798.3721
W. Greg Williamson (727) 512.1760 W. Matthew Winters (727) 452.8846
John Drewett, PDDGM (727) 480.2150
Bro. Peter Bengston (727) 492.8156

Make Checks or Money Orders Payable To: Sun Coast Master Mason Association
In the Memo Section: TCF—Shrimp Boil GM Homecoming 2017

Mail To: William B. Garrett, Jr., PDDGM, Chairman (727) 420.3447
11641 59th Streeet, Pinellas Park, FL. 33782-2126

Approved for Distribution by MW Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on January 10, 2017

MEBERSHIP SEMINAR

ESCAMBIA LODGE No. 15

2920 LON G LEAF DRIVE, PENSACOLA FL. 32526

SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2017

Seminar will start at 10:00 am and will last appro x i mately 2 hours.
Lunch will be provided after the seminar.

Seminar Presentation By:

R∴W∴ John W. Westerman III

Jr. Grand Warden, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida

For more information feel free to contact: R∴W∴ Alan B. Cox DDGM District 2

850-686-1362

FREE EVENT, ALL MASONS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Approved for Districution by M.W. Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on January 10, 2017

TOWN HALL MEETING

Membership Development
Oleeta‐ West Dade Lodge No. 145
145 South Royal Poinciana Blvd
Miami Springs, FL 33166

Monday, April 3^rd, 2017

Dinner: 6:00 pm Seminar: 7:00 pm
Seminar will be presented by:
RW John W. Westerman, III

Junior Grand Warden of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida
For more information: Contact: RW Tali Atala, PDDGM (305) 479‐3300

Free Event Open to all Masons

Approved for Distribution by MW Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on January 9, 2017

Approved for Distribution by MW Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on January 26, 2017

The George Washington Gavel

A Naꢀonal Treasure
Coming to Ocala March 24-25, 2017

A brief history of the gavel

At 10:00 a.m. on September 18, 1793 the President of the United States, George Washington, and his entourage crossed the Potomac River to arrive in the city of Washington. There they were joined by an escort consisting of the Alexandria Volunteer Artillery and members of Masonic Lodges from Virginia and Maryland, and proceeded to the construction grounds approximately 1.5 miles away. At the site of the Capitol, Washington was received by the Grand Master of Masons of Maryland Joseph Clark. A silver plaque fashioned by Georgetown silversmith Caleb Bentley was handed to Washington who stepped into the foundation trench and placed the plaque, whereupon the cornerstone was lowered. The plaque was inscribed with a brief tribute to the "military valor and prudence" of

Washington, and dedicated the building in the "first year, of the second term, of the presidency of George W a shing-

ton ... and in the year of Masonry 5793." Washington, accompanied by three W o rshipful Masters carrying corn, wine, and oil, then struck the stone three times with the gavel, as prescribed by Masonic custom. Washington exited the trench to cheers by the assembled Masons and a 15-gun salute (one gun for each U.S. States) from the Alexandria Volunteer Artillery. Clark then delivered a short invocation, after which a 500 pound ox was slaughtered and roasted.

The George Washington Gavel will be on display March 24^thand 25^th2017. It is in the care of Potomac Lodge No. 5 A.F.&A.M. in Washington, DC. The Gavel travels several times a year throughout the Country. The Masonic Lodges of the 15^thMasonic District of Florida are responsible for bringing this artifact to Marion County for public viewing. It is escorted by three Freemasons from Washington DC and is not out of their custody and control. There is a free event, and one ticketed event both open to the public.

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Silver Springs 5360 E Silver Springs Blvd Silver Springs FL 33488 PH:352-304-6111

www.ocalasilverspringshotel.com Group Name: Masonic Event Group Rate: $106.00 per night

Date: Friday March 24^th, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Recepꢀon at The Ocala Shrine Club

Address: 4301 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480 Donaꢀon of $30.00 includes heavy hors d’oeuvres

Date: Saturday March 25^th, 2017 FREE EVENT
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Locaꢀon: Marion-Dunn No.19 Masonic Lodge
Address: 1846 SE 36^thAve Ocala

For more information please visit www.fldistrict15.org
Call the 15th Masonic District of Florida George Washington Gavel Committee Chairman

Glen Garner 305-775-1254 Or email: [email protected]

State Wide Outdoor Festival

Fort Pierce York Rite is Proud to Host
AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL OF THE YORK RITE DEGREES AND ORDERS

HONORING

M:. W:. STANLEY L. HUDSON

Most Worshipful Grand Master of
Free & Accepted Masons of Florida

When:

March 3^rd& 4^th, 2017

Friday Evening starting at 6 pm Saturday Morning starting at 10 am

Location: Cost:
Box Ranch

7150 Kanner Hwy, Indiantown, Florida 34956

(off SR 76 approx 6.5 mi. east of SR 710 & 7.5 mi. west of I-95)

$20 includes lite snack Friday and.... lunch and Barbeque Dinner on Saturday (Candidates eat for FREE)

Contacts:

John Pickford call: (772) 879-0030

137 SW East Danville Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 email: [email protected]

Masonic Home of Florida

Charity Benefit

Sponsored by the Masonic Districts of South Florida
District 33, District 32, District 34, District 35, and District 36

Diamonds and Gold Ladies Night

“An Affair of the Heart””

 Live Music
 Live Jewelry Auction
 Silent Jewelry Auction

A Black Tie Gala

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017
Location: Tropical Acres Restaurant, 2500 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Cocktail Hour Begins: 6:00 pm
Dinner Begins: 7:00 pm Cost: $55.00 per person
RSVP: R:.W:. Mike Binder @ (954) 647-8422 or email [email protected] RSVP: W:. Luigi Gandolfo P.M. @ (561)445-6050 or email [email protected]
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