SUL ROSS NO. 1300 A.F. & A.M. Sul Ross COLLEGE STATION, CHARTERED 1947 Lodge News

Volume 31, Issue 1 Summer 2012 Special points of interest:

 Please send your articles, FROM THE EAST news items and photos BY BROTHER CHANCE M. ROBINSON, MASTER  Collegium Latomorum “College of Masonry” Brethren, uncle B.A. Haynie (Past Master Masonic Education pro- of Patrick No. 359), as well as gram August 28 What a pleasure it is to be a brethren from my mother member of Sul Ross Lodge, and lodge, Sam Bournias (Secretary  Ritual Forum and Exam what an honor and privilege it is and Past Master of Fairfield No. hosted by Brazos Union to serve you as Worshipful 103) and Scott Mills (Past Mas- Lodge on August 25 Master this year. It was truly a ter of Fairfield No. 103). great experience to join our brethren and their families for I was also honored to have so Inside this issue: the installation of officers on many of our honored ladies and July 14th. I felt especially hon- guests present especially my Sul Ross Member 2 ored to have so many of the wife, Suzanne, my mother, Gina, Brother Robinson and his Updates brethren who have made a pro- and my two daughters, Lyndsay wife, Suzanne, after the found impact in my life both in and Clara. Our ladies support installation of officers on From the East 3 and outside of masonry present the fraternity each and every July 14. (continued) for the installation ceremonies. day as we spend time enjoying This included my father Marc various masonic activities let us Recently my family has moved Henry P. O’Neal 4 Robinson (member of Science not forget to thank them for to a new home, and in the pro- Hill No. 211), my grandfather their understanding and support cess I have begun to reflect on

Collegium 5-6 Charles M. Robinson (member as it is greatly appreciated. of Fairfield No. 103), my great (Continued on page 3) Latomorum Degrees 7-9 … LAMAR AWARD PRESENTATION Habitat for 10 Humanity BY ROY I. SMITH, Jr., PM May-July Birthdays 11- 2012 A&M Consolidat- Freemason and the second and Masonic An- 12 ed High School gradu- President of the Republic of niversaries ate John Spelce was Texas, is remembered as presented on July 9 the the founder of the Texas From the West / 13 2012 of Public Schools and the From the South Texas Lamar Medal by ”Father of Education in Tex- Sul Ross Masonic as.” The award consists of a Calendar of 14 Lodge No. 1300. The medal, certificate, and Events presentation was made $1,000 college scholarship at a dinner in his honor and is given to students to In Memoriam / 15 at the Brazos Valley recognize outstanding per- New Master Ma- Masonic Library and sonal achievement in aca- sons Museum in College demics, citizenship, commu- Pictured: Lamar Award Committee Station. The Lamar nity service, or sports 2012-2013 Officers 16 Chair Brother Jon Hall, Mr. Spelce, Award namesake, Past Master Brother Bobby Mirabeau B. Lamar, a Gilchrist Heritage 17 Roggenbuck. Society

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 Tom Fritz moved to East Lan- SUL ROSS MEMBER UPDATES... sing, Michigan, as his fiancé took a job at Michigan State University.

 Jay Matush continues to serve as a Police Officer with the City of College Station.

 Decebal Marin is about to en- ter law school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

 After living in the BCS area for 12 years, Bobby Roggenbuck, This is the photo of Sul Ross Lodge No. 1300 members who received their immediate Past Master, has 32nd Degree at the Scottish Rite Reunion in Houston accepted a job with Total Safe- on July 28. In photo from left to right: First row: Nathan Teinert, unknown ty in Houston. He and his Aggie, Omid Rahmani, Decebal Marin, Jeff Williford, Roy I. Smith, Jr. 33rd family will relocate to the East Degree. Second row: Sir Dick Heale, Personal Representative and Chairman Houston area toward the end of the Houston Valley 33rd Degree, Sam Balch, unknown Aggie, Gary Beaty, of August. Good luck with Hugh Carnahan, Robert Pagenkopf, Justin Curtsinger, Pete Normand 33rd your new endeavor! Degree.  The picture below is of Eric  Brother Jeff Williford and  Gary Beaty received word Reinheimer where he served as his wife, Abby, had a baby that he was promoted to master for a degree: He boy, Callum Joshua Willi- LTC in the Army National opened, obligated, gave the ford, on July 2, 2012. Cal- Guard on January 24, 2012, lecture and closed. lum weighed 7lbs 10oz, and was pinned on July 10, 20in. and is pictured below! 2012. Brother Beaty is Congratulations! PCSing (moving for non military folks) to Austin and will be stationed at Camp Mabry.

 Congratulations to WM Chance Robinson and his wife, Suzanne, on the pur- chase of their first house in Kurten in July.

BRETHREN SERVING IN OTHER LODGES Information  Carlos Chang is an Asst.  PM Tom Payne is serving as  Eric Reinheimer is serving Wanted: Professor at UTEP and is Secretary of Brazos Union as Senior Deacon of Up- serving as Worshipful Lodge No. 129 as well as land / Mt. Baldy Masonic Please send your Master of El Paso Lodge District Deputy Grand Lodge No.419 in Califor- No. 130. Master for District 29A. nia. letters, articles and digital photos to: Josh Reinbolt  James McInnis is serving as  Ronald Langston is serving Senior Warden in Brazos as Worshipful Master of at Union Lodge No. 129. Washington Lodge, No. jreinbolt99@aggie 18. Brother Langston network.com. donated the ashlars at the  Joe D’Agostino is serving Warden’s stations in the as Senior Warden of Adam lodgeroom. Royder Lodge No. 778. Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 3

self in the “necessities” of Sul (Continued from page 1) visit to a brother in need, ABOUT THE MASTER Ross Lodge. Volunteers are providing assistance to the what material items I have that widows of our brethren, fur- requested to take on the re- Brother Chance M. are necessities and what items thering our masonic knowledge warding job of calling upon a Robinson was raised a that are simply superfluous to and education, and fellowship widow of your lodge through- Master Mason in Fairfield my day to day living. I believe with one another. out the year. This will be your Lodge No. 103, Fairfield, this transcends to other parts opportunity to offer a helping Texas in 2007. hand, a simple a hello and an of my life as well, and to how So how might we ensure that we govern ourselves as a fra- these necessities are accounted invitation to the Homecoming He has been married to ternity. As I consider just what for? In the coming months Banquet in December and Suzanne for six years and is are those vices and superflui- brethren when you receive a Sweetheart Dinner in February. the father of two daughters, ties which I should divest my- phone call from a young Master Another program which will Lyndsay and Clara. Chance self of? I ask myself just how Mason in your lodge asking begin this coming year is the received two degrees from often I judge someone I do not how you and your family are Collegium Latomorum (Latin Texas A&M University and is know, or curse someone for doing, and inviting you to an for College of Masonry). The currently employed as a soil not driving in a manner that I upcoming meeting, know that College of Masonry will be held scientist with the USDA in think is proper. your lodge does care about monthly on the fourth Tuesday. Bryan. you and for that reason we are This educational program will Well I could go on, but I think I calling. Without occasional enable a brother through his Many thanks go out to Broth- will stop short of making a full communication, we are ill in- participation to incrementally er Robinson for his excellent confession of my shortcomings formed of your recent surgery, gain a wealth of masonic service and stewardship to knowledge. The syllabus for and say that I have a lot of the health of a loved one, your our lodge this masonic year work yet to do in breaking off recent deployment, or the loss the program was developed by those rough edges in my life, I of a job. We are your brothers Brother Pete Normand and think we all do, but often times and we do care about you and runs the gamut of masonic I fail to reflect upon my life and your family’s well-being. topics while at its core pro- Finally, I wish to draw your how I am living. I accumulate ceeds through our history and attention to page 14 where superfluities and fail to focus on That being said, I also know will provide an excellent foun- notice is given regarding a dues the necessities of life through that many members of our dation to further masonic re- increase from $75-$85. This introspection. fraternity remain the best rep- search and education for the dues increase will take affect if resentatives and most faithful brethren. This is a program for voted upon favorably by the As a fraternity we sometimes ambassadors of masonry not by which I am extremely excited lodge at the September Stated do the same thing, but what are serving in high offices or even to offer to the masons of Col- Communications. Sul Ross those necessities? I believe regularly attending meetings, lege Station. Lodge is currently financially they include such things as a but by living a righteous and sound, but in order to retain a honorable I also hope to expand the num- solid foundation for future gen- life, sup- ber of brethren who take an erations we must reexamine porting active role in our degree con- our dues and degree fees each their family ferrals. We are asking that you year to determine the need for and com- consider becoming more in- adjustment. Such was the case munity, volved in the lives of the young this year. while prov- masons of Sul Ross Lodge ing to the through taking on a role in an Should you have any sugges- world that upcoming degree. This could tions or if you need transporta- there truly be a few lines or we might tion to an upcoming meeting, are honest work you in to a major speak- do not hesitate to contact me men in our ing role over time, but this can at 979-676-2487 or email world today be rewarding to both you and [email protected]. who work your lodge. As has been our Finally, brethren, be ye all of hard and tradition, the lodge will also one mind; live in peace, and may stand by continue providing quality de- the God of love and peace de- their word. gree conferrals and opportuni- light to dwell with and bless ties to improve in ritual profi- you. This year ciency, monthly educational you will be programs at our stated com- Fraternal regards, munications, as well as our fifth given sever- Chance Robinson Tuesday Family Fun Night and al opportu- Master, Sul Ross Lodge #1300 WM Robinson with his father, Brother Marc nities to Potluck Supper.

Robinson, after he was installed as Master. involve your-

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HENRY P. O’NEAL RECEIVES GOLDEN TROWEL

“I can think of no better recipient of the Golden Trowel than Bro. O’Neal. He is truly a fine On Monday, June 18, 2012, Sul served as its Secretary for several Ross Lodge # 1300 presented years. He is always very active in the example of what Brother Henry P. O'Neal with the fund raising efforts for the hospitals. Golden Trowel award for his dedi- all Master cation and years of service. The He is a Past President of the Steve Masons should Golden Trowel Award is the high- Cook Scottish Rite Club and contin- est honor that a lodge can bestow ues to serve as its secretary. strive to be like.” on a member. Brother O’Neal is Bro. Will Plotts the only the third recipient of the Brother O’Neal is a Member of As- Golden Trowel Award presented cension Conclave of the Red Cross by Sul Ross Lodge. The previous of Constantine as well a Star Cham- recipients are Clyde E. Collins, PM ber Council of the Allied Masonic and Dr. John Huff, PM. Degrees.

Brother O’Neal is a member of Brother O’Neal served on the Board Marlin Lodge, Brazos Union Lodge of Director’s of the Brazos Valley and Sul Ross Lodge. He is a Past Library and Museum for several Master of both Sul Ross and years. He has been the go to guy for Brazos Union. He has also served anything that needs to be done in in many of the other officer posi- and around the building. If paper tions, including as interim secretary towel were needed Brother Henry in both. made sure that they were supplied. If a light bulb needed to be changed, he He is a 33rd Degree Inspector took care of that. General Honorary of the Houston Scottish Rite Bodies and has partic- In addition to all this activities he has ipated on the 19th and 12 Degree taught many young mason’s their teams for a number of years. He is work. He holds a Class “A” Certifi- Front Row: Clyde Collins, PM a Past District Deputy Grand Mas- cate from the Grand Lodge of Texas and previous Golden Trowel Recipient, Henry O’Neal, ter of Masonic District 29B. He is and has conducted many Masonic DDGM Jay Meador also member of W.T. Austin Chap- funerals in and around the area. ter and Council as well as Ivanhoe Back Row: WM Bobby Commandery. Congratulations Brother O’Neal! Roggenbuck, Golden Trowel Committee Chair Adam Brother O’Neal is a Past President Helms, PM of Brazos Valley Shrine Club and Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 5

Prairie exit, go one block west, and - Frère-Maçons, Franc-Maçons, Free- turn right on Longmire Drive. The stone Masons and Freemasons. Library & Museum is a half block on Collegium - The French Compagnonnage. the right.) - The German Steinmetzen. - The Old Charges & Gothic Consti- Registration: Attendees may enroll tutions. Latomorum at any meeting; however, only those

who attend and participate in all eight III. 16th- & 17th-century Back- seminars will receive a certificate of ground. In October, we will hear a completion. There will be a small reg- presentation on how the religious, istration fee to cover the costs of philosophical and political culture of handouts, certificates and other mate- rials and expenses. Europe affected early speculative . - Scotland’s Schaw Statutes. Sponsorship: The Collegium - The Kabalistic culture of the Stuart Latomorum is sponsored jointly by the court and its influence on early Scot- two lodges in College Station, Texas: Sul Ross Lodge No. 1300 and St. Al- tish Freemasonry. ban’s Lodge No. 1455, and is governed - The German Rosicrucian Furor. - Sir Francis Bacon’s New Atlantis. Sponsored by the by a board of five directors appointed - Symbolism of medieval esoteric by the presiding officers of the two Masonic Lodges of lodges. traditions. - Hermetic tradition of the Art of College Station, Texas Memory. Course Outline: IV. 17th-century Pre-Grand The following is an outline of the sub- Lodge Era. In November, the ject matter to be covered throughout presentation will focus on what What: The Collegium Latomorum (or the year, and sample topics for the we know of Freemasonry during the College of Freemasonry) is a series monthly seminars. 17th century, the century between of eight monthly seminars on the the rise of speculative Freemasonry history, symbolism and philosophy I. Overview of Freemasonry and its centralization under a so- of Freemasonry, presented once through Six Centuries of Devel- called “grand lodge.” each month from late August opment. The August meeting will - Sir Robert Moray & Elias Ashmole. through April (except in December). include an overview of the several eras - The Invisible College and the Royal of Masonic development from the Society. Who: Any Master Mason in good medieval operative stonemasons, - Rare published references to Free- standing who is a member of a regu- through the transition to a speculative masonry in the 17th century. lar lodge recognized by the Grand fraternity, its development during the - The Acception in the London Com- Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M., and next two centuries, including the de- pany. who is formally enrolled and regis- velopment of high-grade systems and - Early Freemasons and Gresham tered in the Collegium may attend rites, and the history of American College. the seminars. Freemasonry. - Pre-Grand Lodge Catechisms. - The Noachite Legend. When: The Collegium will meet We also will discuss reliable source monthly on the fourth Tuesday of material and good reference works, V. 18th- and 19th-century Mason- each month from August through and will encourage individual attendees ic history. In January, the topic of April (with the exception of Decem- to volunteer for future presentations. discussion will be the development of ber). The presentations, followed by the institution of Freemasonry discussion, will begin at 7:00 PM, and II. Medieval Europe and the Op- as an organization, the formation of a last no more than about an hour. eratives. In September, we will hear a grand lodge, and then a second, third, presentation on medieval operative etc. Where: The Collegium will meet at masonry, the operative freestone ma- - Old Masons, St. John’s Masons and the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & sons and their lodges. the tradition of the Ancients. Museum, 3411 Longmire Drive in - Classical Architecture. - Whigs and Tories, Loyalists and College Station. (Directions: From - Romanesque & Gothic Cathedrals. Jacobites. Texas Highway 6, take the Rock - Operative lodges and craft - The grand lodge of the Moderns of “mysteries.” 1717. Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 6

A Definition of Freemasonry

Freemasonry is an oath-bound fraternal order of men, which originated among the medieval stonemasons of Europe; adhering to their Ancient Charges, laws, customs and legends; loyal to the civil government under which it exists; inculcating moral and social virtues by symbolic application of the working tools of the stonemasons, and by allegories, lectures and charges; the members of which are obligated to observe principles of brotherly love, equality, tolerance, mutual assistance, secrecy and confidence; have secret modes of recognizing one another as Freemasons when abroad in the world; and meet in lodges, each governed by a Master, assisted by Wardens, where petitioners, after particular enquiry into their mental, moral and physical qualifications, are formally admitted into the Society in ceremonies based in part on old legends of the Craft.

- The grand lodge of the Ancients in 1751. - Hermetic, Alchemical, Mystical, Kabalistic and - The Constitutions of Rev. James Anderson. Rosicrucian degrees. - The Ancient Charges. - The . - Papal Bulls and anti-Masonry. - Chivalric, Templar & Kadosh Degrees. - The union of rival grand lodges in 1813. - Freemasonry and the British Empire. VIII. American Freemasonry, its history and development. In April, we will close out the VI. 18th- & 19th-century Masonic Ritual Collegium with a look at American Freemasonry Development. In February, we will take a look since its introduction here. at the development of the ritual, and the addition Among the many topics we will discuss are: of any number of new symbols, implements and - Early American Freemasonry. other aspects of the ritual. - Itinerant American Masonic lecturers. - The early ritual exposures. - Freemasonry in the American Revolution. - Five Points of Fellowship. - The Baltimore Convention of 1843. - The Hiramic legend. - The Morgan affair and anti-Masonry. - The floor of the lodge: Mosaic pavement, in- - & , two pillars of dented tessel, trestleboard and carpet. American Freemasonry. - The two globes and the pillars of the porch. - American “Ancient Landmarks.” - Books, bibles, altars and lights. - Freemasonry in the War Between the States. - Trestleboards and the Master’s Carpet. - Freemasonry in early Mexico. - William Preston & . - Freemasonry in early Texas.

VII. The Development of the High Degrees For additional information, contact: in the 18th & 19th centuries. In the March Pete Normand, 979-696-7334 meeting, we will study the development of high- Email: [email protected] grade Freemasonry and its various elements, systems and rites. - Craft, Architectural and Symbolic degrees. - The Scots Master’s Degree. - Cryptic, Enochian, Ineffable and Ecossais de- grees. - The Elect, or Elu, degrees. - Second Temple, or Embassy degrees. Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 7

YORK RITE DEGREES TO BE CONFERRED LOCALLY… BY WM CHANCE M. ROBINSON

Brethren: an overseer of the Work, But he does not realize This fall, all of the degrees you are taught many moral that the goal of his aspira- and orders of the York Rite lessons and prepared for tions is near at hand-In will be conferred over a the Life to come, But -The the Royal Arch Degree. period of two weekends in Temple of life is not yet nearby Normangee, Texas. completed, and those faith- All Symbolic Masonry has The capitular and cryptic ful Craftsmen who have its source In the Grand degrees (explained below) labored so long, are de- Lodge of England. Section will be conferred on Satur- prived, by the wickedness of I of the Constitution of day, September 29, 2012, others, of that for which the United Grand Lodge and the chivalric orders will they have wrought so faith- of England declares that be conferred on Saturday, fully, the WORD, which "pure, ancient Masonry con- lime Degree of Royal October 13, 2012. would entitle them to sists of three Degrees and Arch Mason is more WAGES. Because of the no more, Viz., those of the august, sublime and im- In addition to my duties as symbolism used in the Sym- Entered Apprentice, the portant than all that pre- Worshipful Master of Sul bolic Degrees, often difficult Fellow Craft, and the Mas- cedes it. It brings to light Ross Lodge, I also currently of comprehension, the fol- ter Mason including the Su- many essentials of the preside over several of the lowing Degrees exist to preme Order of the Holy Craft contained ONLY York Rite Bodies in down- elucidate, explain and make Royal Arch." in this Most Sublime De- town Bryan. There are sev- clear the wonderful gree and explains many eral nearby York Rite Bod- knowledge imparted to us in The Degree of Royal Arch cryptic passages of the ies in Bryan, Navasota, symbolic form, and to sup- Mason is founded upon the first three Degrees in- Brenham, and Normangee. ply that which was lost but destruction of the first and comprehensible to the And I personally encourage later FOUND. the building of the second Master Mason. Without all Master Masons of this Temple. The ceremonies of a knowledge of these the lodge to strongly consider Every Master Mason aspires the Degree have an inter- Masonic character can- completing the work already to attain the summit of An- esting and graphic historical not be complete. begun in your first three cient Craft Masonry. Many setting, and a profound and It has been said that degrees, by petitioning for feel with regret that it is not reverential moral signifi- "The Royal Arch stands the degrees of the York practicable for them to cance. The Royal Arch De- as the rainbow of prom- Rite. The following infor- share in all the light shed by gree is the complement of ise in the Ritual; it stands mation is provided for your the several bodies, but all the Master's Degree, the as the promise of the information to learn more wish most earnestly to re- unfolding into a second vol- resurrection; of that of the York Rite Degrees ceive all the light and in- ume of the history of that which was lost and that and Orders. If you are in- struction which pertains to which was lost to its final which shall be recov- terested in petioning please the Ancient Craft-the origin recovery. Without the Roy- ered." call or email me at 979-676- and foundation of the Insti- al Arch, the Master's De- 2487 or crobin- tution. gree is like a song half sung, The value of Royal Arch [email protected]. a tale partly told, or a prom- Masonry will be justly In the life of every Master ise unfulfilled. appreciated by all who Fraternal regards, Mason, moreover, there are Exalted to that Most Chance Robinson, Master comes a time when he real- The preparatory Degrees Sublime Degree, particu- 979-676-2487 izes that he has not yet at- conferred in the Chapter larly by those who are tained that goal, that he is are those of Mark Master seeking ·to complete Those who have attained not yet in possession of all Mason, Past Master and their Masonic education. the degree of Master Mason the rights and light of a Mas- Most Excellent Master. All It reveals the full light of may petition for all of the ter Mason, as these were are beautiful, all are inter- Ancient Craft masonry, York Rite Degrees and Or- known and understood by esting, all teach valuable presents it as a complete ders. As a Master Mason, his ancient brethren. lessons, but the Most Sub- (Continued on page 8) Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 8

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son is exemplified, inculcat- system in accordance with been regularly initiated, gratitude, received and ing the encouraging truth the original plan and confers passed and raised to the acknowledged them that though we are often at last the rights and light of Sublime Degree of Master Most Excellent Masters, misunderstood, underrated, a Master Mason in fact as Mason in a just and duly empowered to travel and traduced, there is ONE well as in name. It truly constituted Lodge of Free and receive Master's who will make the rejected leads to a fuller understand- and Accepted Masons who Wages, and charged stone, the Head of the Cor- ing of the purposes and spir- are properly vouched for, in with the responsibility ner. it of Freemasonry, for good standing in their re- of sharing their Masonic standing upon this towering spective Lodges and in the Light and Knowledge, PAST MASTER.-This summit we are able for the community in which they with those who needed Degree begins the prepara- first time to perceive the reside. it. tion for the Royal Arch, completeness of the Ancient which we are told was re- Craft and to understand We would have all such THE ROYAL ARCH.-In moved from the Symbolic how all its forms and cere- receive the light and instruc- this Degree we find the Degrees, of which it was monies, from the Entered tion which can be communi- actual completion of the once a part, to reserve it for Apprentice to the Master cated only in the Royal Arch Masters Degree and the the more earnest seeker for Mason's Degree, are the Degree. Any Royal Arch Recovery of the Word. more preparation for the final Mason can give full infor- After the death of King goal, the Most Sublime De- mation on how to proceed Solomon, his magnifi- Light in Masonry. Originally gree of Royal Arch Mason. to that end. cent Temple was de- only actual Past Masters of stroyed and the Israel- Lodges were admitted to Our membership consists There follows a short expla- ites carried away cap- the sublime secrets of the only of those who have nation of each of the de- tive to Babylon. Here Royal Arch, which meant grees and or- they lived for about that very few could receive ders: seventy years, many of them. The Degree of Past CAPITULAR them acquiring consid- Master (virtual) by teaching DEGREES erable wealth, and some the candidate that he must (Royal Arch attaining high rank and first learn to obey before he Chapter) influence in the Chalde- can rule, and to govern him- MARK MAS- an government. Howev- self before he can govern TER.-The er. When liberated, by others, fulfills the obligation work on the King Cyrus, many of and qualifies him for ad- Temple contin- them returned to Jeru- vancement. ues. Amplifying salem and began re-

the Fellowcraft building the Temple. MOST EXCELLENT Degree, we are While this work was MASTER.-Here we have taught that the going on and the rub- the most significant Degree learning we bish of the ruins of the in Ancient Craft Masonry. receive there first Temple was being King Solomon's Temple, can most use- cleared away, many which was begun so auspi- fully and judi- interesting and valuable ciously and halted so dra- ciously be em- discoveries were made, matically in the third De- ployed for our chief of which was the gree, is here completed honor and the recovery of the lost amid much rejoicing and profit of others, Word. With the recov- great splendor. The labors to whom our ery of that which was of the Craft are given the duty is more lost it would seem, to blessing of the Lord de- clearly defined. the novitiate that his scending as fire from heav- A beautiful les- search for Light was en, and King Solomon in his

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curs prior to the third De- In presenting his plea before deavors, his knighting as gree, and deals with inci- Darius the King, a powerful a Christian Warrior. dents that occurred at the testimony to the almighty Knights Templar were building of the first Temple. force of Truth was offered, so named because of It is closely connected with and a new Order founded, their close association the Royal Arch Degree and which is a fitting foundation with the site of the affords the explanation stone for the Orders that Temple, during the needed for its perfect un- follow. number of years that derstanding. This Degree is they occupied and held highly dramatic and of great ORDER OF MALTA Jerusalem. The Ancient interest. AND THE MEDITER- Order of the Temple RANEAN PASS. - Shifting has been dispersed, and SUPER EXCELLENT to the time of the Crusades, the warlike spirit of the MASTER.-This Degree, admission to the Mediterra- Order has passed away, which is conferred usually nean Pass is sought, that a but there remains a Brother Cliff Ransdell, on large classes and on spe- safe pilgrimage to the Holy spirit of refined and PM of Sul Ross Lodge cial occasions refers to cir- Sepulchre might be under- moral Chivalry, which served as Grand High cumstances and incidents taken. This is a very sublime prompts its members to Priest of the Grand Roy- during the siege of Jerusa- and sacred Order, which be ever ready to defend al Arch Chapter of Tex- lem, and the final destruc- culminates in the enrollment the weak, the innocent, as in 1984. tion of the Temple. It is very of the suppliant as a Knight the helpless and the dramatic and impressive, of Malta. oppressed and thus ended, however, in order and is conferred upon Select warrant the title of true that he might better acquire Masters. ORDER OF THE TEM- KNIGHTS TEM- the lessons, a seemingly PLE.-No Degree or Order PLAR. The Order of inverse movement of the Here is completed the Cir- in Masonry is more solemn, the Temple has been Degrees historically is set cle of Perfection of Ancient more impressive or more called the most beautiful up. Craft Masonry, but to the soul-searching than the Or- of all the Orders and follower of Christ there is a der of the Temple. It be- Degrees of Masonry; CRYPTIC DEGREES definite need and desire for comes a fitting climax to the and no Mason, who is a (Council) the application of these im- labors of the humble peni- believer in the Christian ROYAL MASTER.-This pressive lessons and beauti- tent, who has faithfully per- religion, should be satis- Degree takes us backward ful ceremonies to the Chris- formed the symbolic seven fied until he has re- in time to a day prior to the tian Believer and his way of years of preparation for this ceived this, the cap- death of the builder, who is life. To fulfill this need we consummation of his en- stone; of the York Rite. again the central character. have the- He imparts to the candidate sublime teachings of a useful CHIVALRIC ORDERS labor on earth, and gives (Commandery) him valuable instruction as ORDER OF RED to preservation of our valu- CROSS.-Here again we able secrets. This is one of revert to the period of the the most beautiful Degrees Royal Arch Degree, when in all Masonry with lessons the Jews were returning so impressive that they are from Babylon to Jerusalem never forgotten. It is espe- to rebuild the Temple. One cially illustrative of their number prevails of the third and seventh upon the King to restore to Degrees. the new Temple the Holy Vessels carried away by the SELECT MASTER-This Babylonian armies when the Degree also historically oc- first Temple was destroyed. Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 10 MARCH 2012 FAMILY FUN NIGHT...

SUL ROSS MASONIC LODGE—HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TEAM...

Brethren, zations to fund and construct the houses for the families. It is time for masonry here in the Brazos We need to do valley to join this wonderful organization in better more operative serving our community. masonry! My name is Omid Rahmani Many of you may already know brethren who are and I am the new active with volunteering for Habitat during their Master of Ceremo- down time. However, I believe that it is time for us nies for Sul Ross to band together and help the needy in our area as Lodge during this a coherent unit. I have already taken steps to regis- Masonic year. ter our lodge as a volunteer group for helping build Aside from my some of the houses in the new Faith subdivision Masonic duties I am that Habitat is currently working on. I believe we also active with Habitat for Humanity BCS. After dis- have a large enough group of younger brothers to cussing the idea with Worshipful Master, Chance Rob- perform some of the more labor intensive tasks inson, it was decided that Sul Ross Lodge will form a that may be required in this endeavor. For some Habitat for Humanity team in order to extend a help- brethren that may not be able to participate in ing hand to the community. working on job sites Habitat also accepts donations of any amount as all the homes are financed with Habitat for Humanity BCS is a local non-profit organi- donations. Any brother who is interested in partici- zation dedicated to providing comfortable and afforda- pating in this program or has any questions can get ble housing to low income families in the Brazos Val- in touch with me by email at ley. They have already made the dream of home own- [email protected]. ership a reality for hundreds of low income families in the area and are regarded as one of the areas most Fraternally active non-profit groups. They usually work with Omid Rahmani, Master of Ceremonies churches and other humanitarian and religious organi- Page 11 Sul Ross Lodge News

UPCOMING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

AUGUST 2 Clifford S. Linsey 13 Kenneth B. Fischer 26 Chad A. Adkins 3 Jack C. Britain 13 Thomas J. Freeman 26 Thomas L. Fritz, Jr 4 Ismael Villalobos, Jr 13 Kent J. Fuselier 28 William C. Lafield, Jr 5 Stephen T. Williams 18 Douglas V. Porter 28 Steven C. Loomis 7 Welsey N. McShan, Jr 22 Michael D. Nanny 29 Francis J. Axline 8 Wayne E. Sirmon 24 Hamzah H. Barlas 30 Giles C. Berry, Jr Lawrence Sullivan 12 John D. Smith, Jr 24 Gary L. Beaty 31 Cecil T. Fields Ross—1838-1898 Sol- dier, Statesman, 13 Newton W. Cunningham 25 Jerry R. Flanagan 31 Robert D. Tucker Knightly Gentleman, Brig. General C.S.A., SEPTEMBER Governor of Texas, President of AMC 2 Leonard W. Martin 13 Robert S. Cohen 23 R. Scott Atkinson 2 Gavan D. Tinsley 13 Ryan W. Elliott 23 J. David Giles “The three steps 4 Alexander P. Gogulski 14 James D. Ingram III 23 Henry P. O'Neal 5 Rodney A. Taylor 14 Nathan L. Teinert 24 Joshua D. Blankenship delineated upon 7 Roger A. Schoppe 15 Andrew P. McNeel 26 Louis B. Cole the Master’s 7 Wesley A. VanRite 17 Kenneth D. Loveless 26 Eddy E. Yuja carpet are 8 David R. Walker 17 Randy A. Mena 27 Joseph E. D'agostino emblematical of 9 Jeffrey L. Williford 18 Paul D. Beckingham 27 Juan M. Hinojosa 10 Charles C. E. Garrett 19 James P. Irving 27 Roy I. Smith, Jr the three 10 Doyle W. Morse, Jr 21 George E. Miles, Jr 28 James T. McGinnis principal stages 10 Michael J. Sconzo 21 Lee J. Phillips, Jr 28 Eugene R. Molina of human life, 12 Donald S. Davis 22 James R. Scoggins 29 John B. Hopkins youth, manhood 13 Tyler L. Boykin 22 Curtis E. Waldrop 30 Michael D. Gerst OCTOBER and old age.” 2 Seth D. Hudson 12 Don K. Lyons 19 Jon E. Hall 4 Erik S. Scott 14 Andrew J. Cummings 19 Charles M. Sneed 6 Robert A. Lacey 15 William C. Landiss 20 A. Dale Felps 6 C. Montel Rutledge 15 Robert R. Roggenbuck, Jr 23 E. Edward Staples, Jr 7 Stephen Henry 17 John E. Baquet 25 Shane P. Bush 8 Michael L. Epps 17 Charles R. Haning 25 Russell R. Farquhar 10 Raymond C. Freeman 18 Joseph L. Boring, Jr 31 Ryan A. Bareilles 10 Alfred Lehtonen 18 Sean E. Matula Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 12

MASTER MASON ANNIVERSARIES

AUGUST 1 Thomas L. Fritz, Jr (2011) 17 Stephen Henry (1971) 27 Guy L. Moody (1986) 2 Ismael Villalobos, Jr (2010) 17 William C. Lafield, Jr (1959) 29 Clifford S. Linsey (1957) 2 Jerome W. Swoboda (1994) 19 Rodney A. Taylor (1977) 29 Clyde E. Collins (1970) 2 Allen D. Mccord IV (1977) 20 Henry M. Sorrels (1948) 29 Jesse E. Watson (1966) 3 Timothy L. Pickerill (2009) 20 Lee J. Phillips, Jr (1953) 29 Matthew W. Allan (2005)

5 Robert C. White (1972) 20 William A. Haile (1948) 29 William J. Cross (1984) Crest of Clan Ross. Sprig 8 Justin D. Curtsinger (2006) 21 Billy L. May (1970) 31 Frank M. (Skip) Langley (1963) of evergreen held aloft. Motto: Success Nourishes 10 Ryan J. Ussery (1995) 24 P.G. (Pete) Normand, Jr (1979) 31 William P. Harper (1987) Hope 10 William C. Landiss (1971) 26 Kenneth F. Keller (1959) 16 James B. Akin (1979) 26 Roger A. Powell (1965) SEPTEMBER 5 Joel Latham (1963) 16 Chad A. Adkins (2002) 22 Clark Rich (1970) 7 Frederick A. Mckethan III (1978) 18 Joseph L. Boring, Jr (2000) 25 Robert C. Pagenkopf (2006) 7 Laurence H. Potts, Jr (1962) 19 Carl D. Seiter, Jr (1994) 28 Jon E. Hall (2009) 8 Aaron D. Gibbs (2009) 19 Claude D. Davis (1990) 28 Matthew S. Parmerlee (2009) 11 David L. Slanker (1993) 19 Andrey Malakhovsky (2011) 29 J. Michael D. Murphy (2003) 13 John D. Williams (1955) 20 Charles R. Haning (1962) 30 Leslie C. Clifton (1982) 13 Leonard W. Martin (1979) 21 James M. Mann (1988) 15 William R. Boswell (2001) 22 Benjamin C. Baskin (2008) OCTOBER 1 Alfred Lehtonen (1953) 9 Barron R. Fredricks (2010) 20 Jerry R. Flanagan (1982) 2 Riley W. Waddell (2006) 9 Robert S. Adams (2010) 21 Michael P. Becket (1969) 3 Justin E. Mckown (2005) 11 Marion M. Barringer (1973) 22 R. Frederick Hunter (1959) 4 James P. Irving (1994) 11 Wayne E. Sirmon (1973) 23 Jeremiah M. Nance III (1980) 5 James L. Shelton (1992) 15 Arthur J. Stocker (1946) 25 Arthur C. Flory (1951) 5 Zachary S. Elewitz (2009) 16 Herman T. Hunt, Jr (1991) 29 David M. Peter (2001) 8 Louis B. Cole (1945) 17 John C. Thomas (1968) 30 Newton W. Cunningham (1956)

Stained glass depiction of our Ancient Grand Master drawing his designs upon the trestleboard. Page 13 Sul Ross Lodge News

FROM THE WEST BY BROTHER JOSHUA W. REINBOLT Brethren, Brother Helms, our degree learn with the brethren prior master, or one of the officers if to his initiation. This allows the As I write this I have had the you have any questions. petitioner and the brethren to opportunity to read over the better understand each other messages from our Master and Over the past year we have and ensure that these men Junior Warden, and I would be seen a lot of men interested in soon to be masons, share and remiss if I did not echo their our fraternity. I want to con- respect the philosophy of Ma- sentiments in saying what a vey the importance of knowing sonry. pleasure it is and an honor to the men we bring into our fraternity. In today’s society Brothers Meyer, Reinbolt serve Sul Ross Lodge. I am also Brethren, thank you for allow- honored to serve under the there are many young men ing me to share this message and Smith during the who long for the age-old princi- Installation of officers leadership and guidance of our with you and for the oppor- Worshipful Master, Brother ples and ideals Freemasonry ceremony. tunity to serve Sul Ross Lodge. Chance Robinson. He has offers; it is important however I am proud to have served this great plans for the upcoming that we ensure that we bring to lodge the past few years and I year that will build on the our West Gate only those who look forward to continued framework laid by his prede- will “truly conform to the es- service in the coming years in cessors in office. This vision tablished customs and usages of whatever capacity I may offer. will further our knowledge as the order. Therefore, be sure to take time to get to know Masons and our reputation as Sincerely and Fraternally, Masons in the community. the individual before signing a petition or recommending a Josh Reinbolt At Sul Ross Lodge, we current- individual. ly have seven active brothers Senior Warden, Sul Ross Lodge working on their various de- We want to know the man No. 1300 grees. While this number is before offering him a place in actually lower than we have our Lodge. For this reason, for had in the past year, I do not the past four years we have believe this is a bad sign for the required that a petitioner visit Lodge. This will allow us to the lodge on at least three schedule practice nights to give separate occurrences prior to other members of our Lodge the acceptance of his petition. the opportunity to learn, prac- tice and take part in degree I see the membership of Sul work. For those of you who Ross Lodge benefiting from this have not been participating in requirement. We have men of degrees now you have a chance all ages interested in joining Gayla Reinbolt pins the “level to do so. I encourage you to our lodge, and each is given pin” for the Senior Warden on get involved. Please contact an opportunity to share and her husband, Brother Reinbolt, during the installation ceremony.

FROM THE SOUTH BY BROTHER JUSTIN M. MEYER Brethren, Master in thanking so many ing this year while we are de- of our brothers, honored I would like to extend my veloping programs to assist ladies, and guests for show- deepest thanks. It is a tre- our brethren in striving for ing so much support and mendous honor to be en- increased masonic knowledge good will at our installations Brother Meyer trusted the workings of the as well as working to build ceremony. I am extremely seated in the South South in Sul Ross Lodge. I increased fellowship between after being installed excited to a part of Sul would like to echo the sen- the lodges of district 29. Ross’s leadership body dur- as Junior Warden timents of the Worshipful (Continued on page 18) Volume 31, Issue 1 Page 14 Sul Ross Lodge was chartered in 1947, and is thought to be the first known Masonic Lodge to have func- tioned on the campus of a state college or university in the United States. A unique feature of the new lodge was that among its members were the president of Texas A&M College, all of the deans, and almost all of the department heads. The sizeable number of college administrators who were Master Masons provided impetus to the growth of the new lodge which created almost 100 new masons during its first year of existence. In 1951 Sul Ross Lodge purchased the Dan Russell building at 312 Jersey Street (now Bush Street). It was sold in 2000. LOCAL CALENDAR OF MASONIC EVENTS AUGUST 2012

6 Mon. MM Degree Practice BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 13 Mon. Stated Communication (DDGM Visit) BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 20 Mon. FC Exam & MM Degree BVMLM 6:00 p.m. College Station 25 Sat. Ritual & Forum Exam Brazos Union 9:00 a.m. Bryan 27 Mon. EA Degree BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 28 Tue. Collegium Latomorum BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station

SEPTEMBER 2012

3 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 10 Mon. Stated Communication BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 17 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 24 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 25 Tue. Collegium Latomorum BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station

29 Sat. York Rite Festival (Chapter & Council) Rogers Prairie 8:00 a.m. Normangee OCTOBER 2012 3 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 8 Mon. Stated Communication BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 10 Wed. Grand Masters Conference BVMLM 7:30 p.m. College Station

13 Sat. York Rite Festival (Commandery Orders) Pyramid Lodge 8:00 a.m. North Zulch 15 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 17 Wed. District 29 MWSA Orphan’s Friend 6:30 p.m. Carlos 22 Mon. Steve Cooke Scottish Rite BVMLM 7:00 p.m. College Station 23 Tue. Collegium Latomorum BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station

27 Sat. Grand Secretary’s School Waco 7:00 p.m. Waco NOTICE 29 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station During the 30 Tue. Family Fun Night BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station September 10 NOVEMBER 2012 stated meeting we will vote to 3 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station increase dues 12 Mon. Stated Communication BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station from $75 to 19 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station $85. 26 Mon. Open BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station 27 Tue. Collegium Latomorum BVMLM 6:30 p.m. College Station Page 15 Sul Ross Lodge News

IN MEMORIAM

The following brothers of Sul Brother Carlos J. Roberts Ross Lodge have laid down the laid down the working tools of working tools of life during this life on August 2, 2012. masonic year. Let us remem- ber their service to our frater- Brother Willard P. Worley, nity, and remember their fami- Jr. laid down the working tools lies as they grieve the loss of of life on March 29, 2012. these brothers. Brother John H. Kelly laid May their grief only be tempo- down the working tools of life rary and may they be strength- on March 3, 2004. However, ened by the merits of the Lion we were not aware of his of the Tribe of Judah. death until this past February.

OUR NEWEST MASTER MASONS

Congratulations are due to several of our brethren who recently have been raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason and we also thank there instructors and mentors who have led them thus far.

Brother Jim Rakestraw was raised on May 7, 2012, as a courtesy to us by Palo Duro Lodge No. 1239 in Amarillo, TX.

Brother Michael Hojanki was taught by Broth- er Rusty Farquhar as a courtesy for Mena Lodge No. 1456 in Bastrop. He was raised on June 4, 2012.

Brothers Sam Balch and Hamza Barlas were was raised on June 9, 2012 . Brother Balch was co-taught by Brothers Hugh Carnahan and Photo take following the raising of Bro. Wooldridge to Omid Rahmani. Brother Hamza Barlas was taught by Brother Omid Rahmani. the sublime degree. Pictured (Front L-R) are Bro. Sam Balch, Omid Rahmani, Decebal Marin, Zach

Wooldridge, Brian Wilkey, Josh Reinbolt, Andrey Brother Zach Wooldridge was raised on July 2, Malakhovsky, (Back L-R) Mike Gerst, Caleb Williams, 2012 and taught by Brother Brian Wilkey. and Rusty Farquhar.

Brother Ryan Hogan was raised on June 25, 2012 and was taught by Brother Bobby Roggenbuck.

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2012 –2013 SUL ROSS LODGE #1300 OFFICERS

Installation of officers for Sul Ross The 2012-2013 officers elected and appointed of Sul Ross Lodge #1300 took place at the Brazos Lodge No. 1300 are as follows: Valley Masonic Library and Museum in College Station on Saturday, July 14, Chance M. Robinson - Worshipful Master 2012. The 2012-2013 officers elected Joshua W. Reinbolt - Senior Warden and appointed were installed in a public Justin M. Meyer - Junior Warden ceremony at 4:00 pm followed by a ca- Michael D. Gerst, PM - Treasurer tered meal. Robert S. Cohen, PM - Secretary Caleb W. Williams - Chaplain The Installing Officers were Brother R. Scott Atkinson - Senior Deacon Clyde E. Collins, PM as Installing Master, Timothy L. Pickerill - Junior Deacon Brother Roy I. Smith, Jr., PM as Installing James D. Robbins - Senior Steward Marshal, and Brother Marc Robinson as *Roger Schoppe - Junior Steward Installing Chaplain. Nathan Teinert - Marshal Omid Rahmani - Master of Ceremonies *Pierre G. Normand, Jr., PM - Librarian Benjamin C. Baskin - Photographer Adam J. Helms, PM - Tiler *Robert R. Roggenbuck, Jr. - Immediate Past Master * Not pictured below...

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GILCHRIST HERITAGE SOCIETY “SPECIAL NOTICE - Roy I. Smith, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Brazos Valley Ma- sonic Library & Museum Association (and Past Master of Sul Ross Lodge No. 1300), has requested that we include in our newsletter the following information about the Gilchrist Heritage Society.”

The Gilchrist Heritage Society recognizes individuals who include a gift to the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum Association in their estate plans. Anyone who submits docu- mentation of his estate gift qualifies for membership, no matter what size the gift.

The Gilchrist Heritage Society is named for “Gibb” Gilchrist, the first Master of Sul Ross Masonic Lodge No. 1300, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, and President of Texas A&M University.

Gilchrist Heritage Society members are recognized by being included in an Honor Roll pub- lished each year, and by having their names permanently displayed on the Gilchrist Heritage Society Plaque in the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum.

THREE STEPS TO MEMBERSHIP Once you decide to make an estate gift to the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum Association, becoming a member of the Gilchrist Heritage Society takes just three simple steps:

1) With the help of your professional advisors, include a gift to the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum Association in your estate plan. This might include a bequest, a living trust, beneficiary designation of a retirement account or life insurance policy. A gift of any size qualifies you for membership. 2) Send the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum Association a copy of your will, trust agreement, retire- ment account statement, or insurance policy. If you prefer, you may copy just the relevant part of your will or trust agreement or the cover and beneficiary pages of your retirement account or insurance policy. If you and your spouse both seek membership and have a separate will, please submit copies of both docu- ments. This applies also to trust agreements and other documents. 3) Request a membership form, complete the form, and return it to the Association. We will keep the de- tails of your gift confidential, and you are welcome to decline public recognition.

For more information call (979) 694-3579 or write: Roy I. Smith, Jr. Chairman, Board of Trustees Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum Association P.O. Box 10110 College Station, TX 77842 ...that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who can best work and best agree. SUL ROSS MASONIC LODGE NO. 1300

A.F. & A.M. Sul Ross Masonic Lodge No. 1300, A.F. & A.M. COLLEGE STATION, PO Box 10110 TEXAS College Station, Texas 77842 CHARTERED 1947

Address Service Requested Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum 3411 Longmire Drive College Station, Texas 77845

Mailing Address: PO Box 10110 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone: 979-680-1300 Email: [email protected]

Sul Ross Lodge 2012-2013 Elected and Appointed Officers Chance Robinson - Worshipful Master Josh Reinbolt - Senior Warden Justin Meyer - Junior Warden Mike Gerst, PM - Treasurer Bob Cohen, PM - Secretary Caleb Williams - Chaplain REMINDER Scott Atkinson - Senior Deacon Brethren, Tim Pickerill - Junior Deacon Jim Robbins - Senior Steward If you have an email address that is not on file, or if you need to update your email or mailing ad- Roger Schoppe - Junior Steward dress with Sul Ross Lodge please send a message to [email protected]. Nathan Teinert - Marshal Omid Rahmani - Master of Ceremonies Pete Normand, PM - Librarian Sincerely and Fraternally, Ben Baskin - Photographer Adam Helms, PM - Tiler Bob Cohen, Secretary Bobby Roggenbuck - Immd Past Master Sul Ross Lodge News Josh Reinbolt, Editor (Continued from page 8) [email protected] To our inactive brothers To promote brotherly love I Again, thank you for giving within our local area I would love to see as many the opportunity to serve Sul would love to see you re- brothers as are able attend Ross Lodge as your Junior turn to lodge; our family fun nights. At Warden. If you ever have these evenings the lodge will any questions or require www.sulross.org time permitting of provide an entrée and assistance I am always at course. Brotherly love, drinks. We ask that you your service. relief, and truth being the bring your favorite side dish principle tenants of our fra- or desert at 6:30pm along Sincerely and Fraternally, with your favorite card Stated Communication ternity I would encourage game, board game, or box Second Monday of every month each and every brother to Justin Meyer of dominoes, and remember Meal at 5:30 p.m. take it upon themselves to Masonic Program at 6:30 p.m. that your family is certainly promote these ideas at all 979-229-6656 or Master Masons Lodge at 7:00 p.m. times. Being in charge of the invited. These are every 5th [email protected] Called meetings or Floor School lodge at refreshment I Tuesday and happen once a

every Monday except stated would like to encourage quarter. The remaining meeting at 6:30 p.m. these ideals as much as I dates for this Masonic year can. are listed below.

October 30, 2012 January 29, 2013 hApril 30, 2013