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THE PHOENIX LODGE No. 346 Phoenix Lodge No. 346 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Established Under the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida 3329 Oakwood Blvd So. PAID September 2013 240 S. Tuttle Sarasota, Fl. Vol – IX Sarasota, FL. 34237 MANASOTA FL Page 1 Continued PERMIT #184on page 2 Words From the East
Wow, the month of August was a busy month for Lodge work and activities, and September
looks to be another one. Many thanks to Brothers Paul Ritchie, Don White and Dave Wentzel for planning and organizing our first family fish fry on Tuesday, August 6. What a nice turnout of Brothers, their ladies and families. I heard nothing but compliments on the food and ques- tions as to when we will hold our next one. Special thanks also to W:. Land, and Brothers Grif- fith and Quesnel who worked so diligently in serving and cleaning up the kitchen – great job by all!
On Saturday, August 10, a few of our Brothers and their wives headed off to Trinity United Methodist Church on Shade Avenue for the purpose of registering more than 60 children for our Masonic Child I.D. Program. It was a back-to-school function that provided school-age children with free backpacks, haircuts, and schools supplies. This event was headed up by Brother Omer Quesnel with assistance from Brothers Rick Betts, Chris Rich, and Tharron Kauffman. The la-
dies who also helped out included Bev Quesnel, Annette Betts, and Jan Dahlberg. Although we Living Past Masters 2002 – Harvey Kaltsas 1994 -Thomas Robarts had three computers in use, it was still a very busy morning! Cary B. Fish #346 2003 - John “Skip” Land III 1995 - Aubrey Cross Jr. * 1966– William E. Gaylor Jr. 2004 - Jack Nersinger ^ 1996 - Paul Wilke 1969– Lawrence J. Robinson 2005 – Jeff Le Mieux 1997 - John Williams #** Congratulations also to Brothers Theodore Brewer, Thomas Edelblute, Michael Lerman, Marco 1970– J. Russell Sackett Jr. # 2006 – Gene Marinelli 2000 - Derl Smith Metzger, David Wentzel, and Donald White for being passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft at a 1972– Henry N. Youngblood 2007 – Robert Wise 2001- Harrison Ragland Called Communication on August 13. Brother Jim Benjamin served as the Degree Master and 1973– James C. Hager 2008 – Jon G. Wolf 2002 - James Welch he and his team did an outstanding job in the ritual work. Several Brothers commented on how 1974– Dennie B. Adams 2009 – Reynaldo “Rey” Lozada 2003 - Robert Lang 1976– William A. Johnson III 2010 – John T. Griffin 2004 - Jerry J Russell well the degree was performed. So far, we have raised four new Master Masons this year and it 1977– James H. Hoover 2011 – Darren Denny 2005 - Michael J. Swatek looks like we may very well have six more to raise sometime in October or November. 1978– Fredrick R. Clayton The Builder’s#376 2008 - Allen Sorbie 1979– Ronald S. Tengowski 1977 - William Wolf *** 2009 - Joseph Goggin 1982– Don C. Cotton 1978 - Paul Arcadi Jr. 2010 - Nyle Davenport We also had an Entered Apprentice Degree that was held at a Called Communication on Tues- 1983– Blair J. Evans # 1979 - Robert L. Kennedy 2011 - Mike Davenport day, August27. Brother Paul Ritchie served as the Degree Master for the EA Degree and, as 1984– Richard L. Cox 1980 - Frank Zirpoli Jr Phoenix #346 usual, the degree team performed very well. Those who were initiated included Michael M.
1985– George P. Prozzo 1981 - Jeffery Roberts # 2011 - Mike Davenport Bussell, III, Brian Engle, and Justin D. Fralick. Congratulations to these newly initiated Broth- 1988– Brian R. Mulcahy 1983 - Ronald K. O’Donnell 2012 - Roger “Dutch” Neihart 1989– Robert C. Goldstein 1984 - William Bieber ers. Hopefully, they too will become Master Masons by the end of this calendar year. 1992– Donald H. Terray 1985 - Thomas Koszoru 1994– Douglas J. Veches 1987 - Fred Soto Jr. # - DDGM Brother who seeks his instruction, counsel and advice. 1996– M. Christopher Cox 1988 - Donald Neville #** DDGM Vermont 1997– Tony Fernandez 1989 - Robert Preston *** Demitted 1998– George Dakkak 1990 - Dr. Theodore Simon * - PDI 1999– Lou Marchetti 1991 - James Sender ^ - Resigned from Masonry 2000– John “Skip” Land III 1992 - Brian Baum 2001 - Stephan Klabel 1993 - Harvey Lindhurst
(Continued from Page 1) Worshipful Master Albert Dahlberg Senior Deacon Tyler 941-735-0761 Br. Paul Ritchie Br. William Hassler For September, we have stated communications on Tuesday September 3 and Tuesday September 17. Senior Warden 941-321-4367 941-374-7212 Br. Jim Benjamin Junior Deacon Lodge Instructor s The second of which is also Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Please plan to join us for these 941-780-3544 Br. Juan Sanchez R\W\Frank Albinson two meetings and enjoy the fellowship that comes with coming to a meeting. Junior Warden 941-330-5938 941-922-9311 Besides, we hope to have a little something special for our second Stated Communication in Br. Joseph Reynolds Senior Steward W\ Joseph Goggin September. 941-284-9936 Br Mike Nesta 941-323-3076 Treasurer 941-922-6935 Catechism Instructors W\ Allen Sorbie Junior Steward Br. William Hassler I would like to extend a special thanks to those Brothers who have served so well as instructors for 941-232-1494 Br. Thomas Griffith 941-374-7212 our Brothers who have advanced in their degree work. In particular, I wish to thank W:. Joe Goggin, Secretary 941-586-3580 Br. George Hoffman and Brothers Mark Brewer, Bill Hassler, George Hoffman, Dore’ Patlian, Scott Richards, Paul W\ Derl Smith Assistant Stewards 941-371-1209 Ritchie, and Juan Sanchez, for their time and efforts in helping all of our Brothers who were initiated 941-365-1350 Br. Daniel Goldberg Br. Juan Sanchez and advanced in their degree work. We have a great group of instructors and they are most knowl- Chaplain 941-928-4641 941-330-5938 Br. John McAllister Br. John King Br. Paul Ritchie edgeable as teachers of the Craft. Special thanks and appreciation also is extended to R:. W:. Frank 941-266-9850 941-232-3004 941-321-4367 Albinson who is always available to assist any officer, instructor, or Marshal Br. Richard Kyllonen Br. Mark Tishman W\ Roger “Dutch” Neihart 941-928-2852 941-302-4500 I would like to extend a special thanks to those Brothers who have served so well as instructors for 941-981-5449 Br. Scott Richards Trestle Board Manager our Brothers who have advanced in their degree work. In particular, I wish to thank W:. Joe Goggin, 941-822-1989 Bro. Omer Quesnel and Brothers Mark Brewer, Bill Hassler, George Hoffman, Dore’ Patlian, Scott Richards, Paul State of Florida Grand Lodge of F&AM Officers Ritchie, and Juan Sanchez, for their time and efforts in helping all of our Brothers who were initiated M:. W:. Danny R. Griffith, Grand Master -- 800-375-2339 and advanced in their degree work. We have a great group of instructors and they are most knowl- M:. W:. Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M, Grand Secretary -- 800-375-2339 edgeable as teachers of the Craft. Special thanks and appreciation also is extended to R:. W:. Frank R:.W:. Norman F. Cyphers, District Deputy Grand Master, Dist. 27 -- 941-379-5269 R:. H:. Michael E. Cullen, District Instructor, Dist. 27 -- 941-456-6838 Albinson who is always available to assist any officer, instructor, or Brother who seeks his instruc- tion, counsel and advice. For September, we have stated communications on Tuesday September 3 and Tuesday September 17. Phoenix Lodge No. 346 September Schedule Tuesday, Sept. 3. -- Stated Communication; Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Cole Slaw, Beans, & dessert. The second of which is also Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Please plan to join us for these two meetings and enjoy the fellowship that comes with coming to a meeting. Saturday, Sept. 7. -- DDGM's Bowling Party, 12:00-2:00 pm, at Sarasota Lanes; open to family & friends. Besides, we hope to have a little something special for our second Stated Communication in Sept. Saturday, Sept. 14. -- Open Books at Sarasota Lodge No. 147, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Lastly, I wish to thank Brother Chris Rich who so willingly agreed to be in charge of our Tuesday, Sept. 17 -- Stated Communication; Baked Ziti with sausage, salad, ice cream. Facebook page. Chris was formerly the webmaster for the State of Georgia and his background and experience is invaluable to our Lodge. Please check our Facebook page for our Monday, Sept. 30 -- Master Mason Degree Practice, 7:00 pm at the Lodge. activities and upcoming events. Tuesday, Oct. 1 -- Stated Communication; Past Masters Night with families. German food and des- sert, suggested donation $8.00 per person except for Past Masters and their ladies.
Fraternally, Saturday, Oct. 5 -- Called Communication; Master Mason Degree, 9;00 am at Phoenix Lodge. W:. Al Dahlberg Worshipful Master Page 2 Page 3
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THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Why are we called Freemasons? RESURRECTION HOUSE SALVATION ARMY
The name definitely dates back to the days when Masonry was almost wholly operative in
character. Numerous explanations have been suggested, such as (a) masons worked in free TO BE HELD AT stone (which could be carved), and hence were called "free-stone masons", later shortened to "freemasons" (b) they were free men, not serfs; (c) they were free to move from place to place as they might desire; (d) they were given the freedom of the towns or localities in which they worked; (e) they were free of the rules and regulations that were usually im- 5425 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34201 posed upon members of guilds. DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2013 AT: 11:00 AM & 11:45 (2 SEATINGS) MENU: GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH PENNE PASTA & CEASAR SALAD, BREAD & NON- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ______TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE 0 Please respect the sanctity of the Lodge and your Brothers by turning off your cell phones $10 $1 while in Lodge. There will be a $5 donation to the Charity Box if your phone rings while in BRING YOU FAMILY & FRIENDS Lodge.______Trestle Board Booster & Sponsors Brothers since your Dues Notices and Trestle Boards are sent using data from our Mailing Chaplain’s Chat By: Silver Club $25.00 - $49.99 List it is important that you inform the Lodge Secretary of any address change in a timely fash- Brother John McAllister Barry R. Batezel, William "Lew" Bryan, ion. Please do the same if you have a change in your phone number. Should you become ill, or know of a brother William E. Gaylord, Douglas S. Herpel, Dieter who is ill, please call me at 941-365-1350 Krakow, Michael Nesta, John E. Miller, James August Birthdays so that I may share it with the brothers at our R. Sackett, Gary M. Snyder, Mark D. Weaver, next Lodge meeting. Please keep the following Richard L. West Gold Club $50.00 - $99.99 Paul Ingram 09/6/1931 H. Brian George 09/19/1958 and their families in your thoughts and Fred K. Betz Jr., Joseph W. Goggin, Midge prayers, Ws∴Bob Wise, and Jerry Russell, Jordan ( in memory of husband R∴W∴ Doug Lawrence Josling 09/2/1945 Dennis Place 09/26/1947 Brs. Gary Johnson, Charles Kistner, Edgar Jordan), Roger N. King, Curtis H. Toale, Newman, Br. Bob Levy’s mother Lucille, & Charles Kistner 09/17/1947 Harold Bachenburg 09/03/1922 Robert V. Toale Bro. John McAllister. Platinum Club $100.00+ Michael Lerman 09/22/1988 John West 09/14/1965 William G. Bieber, Albert W. Dahlberg, M. Great News: Bro. Ben McClaskey’s Nyle Davenport, Keith M. Hart, Robert F. Roger Niehart 09/22/1947 Joseph Goggin 09/17/1937 wife Ashley is in full recovery. Hensley, Robert V. & Ruth Levy (in Loving
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Words From the West
It is well known that among the ancients, initiation into the mysteries and “perfection” are As another month has rolled by and we are entering the eight month a lot has happened at Phoenix lodge. Two synonymous terms and this is why blue is the appropriate color for the greatest of all the EA degrees, two Fellow Craft and one Master Mason. A Fellow Craft degree is schedule for this month and pos- systems of initiation the world has ever known, The Ancient Blue Lodge Craft.” sibly another Master Mason degree October. A lot of work is being done behind the Sean’s. The tile has been ordered. The painting and the paneling are in Beyond the allegory and symbolism of the color blue, there is the reality of millions of the works. With new, carpeting bids coming in from the venders. The A/C has been worked on but will need men who have experienced things beyond themselves, transformed and evolved into more repairs. Which the Scottish Rite, has been taking care of. their highest potentials, reached even further to give the same to other men, while stand- The other day a question was ask of me and I think the following may answer that. ing in and being a member of a Blue Lodge. Why is it called BLUE LODGE? By Brother Elton Trindade It is said over and over again, “There is no other degree “higher” then the third degree The question always is " Why is it called BLUE LODGE ?" Here is some inside in this subject and being a Master Mason. There is no higher distinction in our entire institutional Frater- from my research. nity! ” With that being said, we all should remember, support and love our Blue Lodges, where we began as good men and through the motherly love of our Ancient Craft Lodge, Why have we adopted blue into the lodge name? Where does it come from? What does it we were brought into the world anew….literally brought from the dark to the light, to rise represent and mean? as GREAT MEN!
The mother of all Freemasonry. The place where every man begins his journey into the An- Fraternally, cient Craft of Free and Accepted Masons. “The Blue Lodge” - It has been here in America James Benjaming that the term “Blue Lodge” has become popularized and so widely used. Originally, it was Senior Warden frowned upon, and Lodges were called, Craft Lodges or Ancient Craft Lodges, some were even called a St. Johns Lodge. ______
According to Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, there may be a number of reasons why symbolic lodges are called Blue Lodges. Since ancient times, the color blue has been associated with
immortality, eternity, and fidelity. References to the color blue in the Bible emphasize the A Reminder About Masonic License Plates
special place blue has as a color symbolizing goodness and immortality. The Druids also Vouchers for Masonic License Plates will be available at any County Tax Office honored the color while the ancient Egyptians used the color to represent Amun, one of their beginning on October 1. most important gods. The ancient Babylonians associated the color blue with the gods. In
Medieval times, Christians saw blue as the symbol of perfection and hope, and well as of im- The vouchers are expected to go fast. If you wish to order a plate, the voucher mortality and fidelity. will cost you $40.00 (deposit), plus the normal cost of your tag, plus an addi- It is not known when blue first came to be associated with Freemasonry, although some his- tional $25.00 to get the Masonic tag. If you want your tag personalized, there will torians think that initially the color was used in Craft Masonry to represent the sky. Today, be an additional fee. blue for Masons symbolizes brotherhood and symbolizes the fact that Masons should seek out virtues as extensive as the blue dome of heaven.Albert Mackey’s Encyclopedia of Free- Contact your County Tax Collector's Office for details. masonry under “Blue” has further light to share. He says “Blue is emphatically the color of
Masonry. It is the appropriate tincture of the Ancient Craft degrees. Your voucher will give you $40.00 off the total cost of your tag. derivedהתכלת The Hebrew word for blue when referring to spiritual matters is tekhelet
from a root word meaning perfection.
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Committee Chairman Standing Committees Honor Roll of Our Living Perpetual Members Finance Committee: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 Vigilance Committee: Br. Joseph Reynolds 941-284-9936 Perpetual Membership in any Florida Masonic Lodge is generally an advantage to both the Petitions Committee; W∴ Derl Smith 941-365-1350 Brother and the Lodge, especially if the Brother plans to be a member of a Lodge for twenty Committee on Mason Education: Br. Joseph Reynolds 941-284-9936 Board of Relief: W Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 years or more. Perpetual Membership requires a fee of 20 times the annual dues, which in our Investigation Committee: W Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 case is currently $65.00 a year. Therefore, Perpetual Membership in Phoenix Lodge currently Committee on Charities: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 would be $1,300.00. This amount of money, however, does not have to be paid all at one time; Committee on Lodge Property: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 it can be paid over a period of 5 years. However, if paid over a five-year period, the member
Other Committees would still have to pay his annual dues, plus the required per capita, until the Perpetual Mem- Committee on Education and Primary Schools: Br. Dore’ Patlian 941-320-8291 bership is paid in full. Once paid, the cost for annual dues never goes up, even if the annual Committee on Fundraising Events Br. Dore’ Patlian 941-320-8291 dues are increased by vote of the Craft. Committee on Lodge By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and Legal Matters: Co-Chairmen W∴ Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 and W∴ Roger Neihart 941-730-6181 Having a Perpetual Membership will also follow you if your Lodge should consolidate or lose Committee on Publications & Community Involvement Br. Omer Quesnel 941-400-0792 its Charter, as long as you belong to a Lodge in the same jurisdiction. It will also continue to Scholarship & Endowment Fund Committee: W∴ Roger Neihart 941-730-6181 benefit your Lodge should you decide to take out a dual membership in another jurisdiction. Visitation Committee: W∴ Nyle Davenport 941-374-3329 The money that is submitted to Grand Lodge for Perpetual Membership goes into an endow- ment fund for Phoenix Lodge. The annual earned income on this endowment fund will be used to support both Phoenix Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Florida. Our Lodge, however, is guar- anteed to receive a minimum of 5% interest of that fund annually. As a result, Phoenix Lodge is ensured a permanent flow of funds into our Lodge from the Grand Lodge, even after a member is called to the Grand Architect’s Celestial Lodge. Thanks to those Brothers listed below, last Special Events year (2012) Phoenix Lodge received $1,668.60 from the Grand Lodge for our Perpetual Mem- bers. We therefore need to honor the following 33 living members of Phoenix Lodge for their Sept. 2— Tuesday -Labor Day commitment to become Perpetual Members.
Sept. 7—Saturday—Bowling Fund Raiser at Sarasota Lanes from 12:00—to 2:00pm Paul J. Arcadi, Jr. Gary M. Goodman Scott Ridener Raise funds for our DDGM’s hosting of our Grand Masters Dinner. Glenn Baker John T. Griffin James R. Sackett
Sept. 17—Tuesday Constitution Day - Commemoration of the signing of the Constitution of Sept. 18, Brian E. Baum Kim L. Hanes Justus R. Sackett, Jr. 1793. There are pocket size Constitutions at the Tyler’s Desk. Mark P. Brewer Francesco Ingrilli Lennie M. Senn Please take one. Mark C. Cox William A. Johnson, III Theodore Simon Richard L. Cox Roland K. Kaiser Ryan C. Sommer Oct. 19—Saturday—Fund raiser at Carrabba’s—tickets now available. See Dore’ Patian, Paul George R. Dakkak Stephen M. Klabel Lee E. Stewart Richie, or Omer Quesnel Michael B. Davenport Dieter E. Krakow Michael J. Swatek Great food, Great fellowship, Help support local charities. Darren H. Denny John H. Land, III Scott K. Wagman James K. Denny Gene C. Marinelli Frank Wieckowski
Robert C. Goldstein Thornton W. O’Duggan Raymond C. Wolf, II See the Expanded Trestle Board http://www.trowel.com/flmason/phoenix346/ In addition to the Perpetual Members listed above, we had two Perpetual Members who have passed away: Brothers Alfred W. Fullgrapp and Paul T. Morton. Page 10 Page 11