The Trestle Board for the Brothers and Friends of THE PHOENIX LODGE No. 346 Phoenix Lodge No. 346 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Established Under the of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida 3329 Oakwood Blvd So. PAID October 2013 240 S. Tuttle Sarasota, Fl. Vol – X Sarasota, FL. 34237 MANASOTA FL PERMIT #184

Words From the East

October is upon us and we are now into autumn, and hopefully our days will be cooling down a bit. Although the weather may be cooling down somewhat, it appears that our Lodge schedule for October will continue to be as hot and active as ever.

Starting on October 1, we will have our first Stated Communication for the month, which will also be our Past Masters’ Night. We hope to have several of our Past Masters from The Builders Lodge, Cary B. Fish Lodge, and Phoenix Lodge for their special night of recognition. The Lodge will be furnishing free German-style meals for all Past Masters, their ladies, and their children. The dinner will be served at 6:30 pm and our regular Lodge meeting will start at 7:30. The cost of the Dinner for adults will be $5.00 for their dinner and all children eat free,. Past Masters, their ladies, and all children will be free.

The Ladies and children will have their own special programs in the Fellowship Hall while we are meeting in the Lodge room. All Brothers, whether Past Masters or not, are encouraged to bring their wives or ladies and children to the dinner.

On Saturday October 5, we will have a Master Mason Degree which will start at 9:00 am. Brothers Theodore Brewer, Thomas Edelblute, Marco Metzger, David Wentzel, and Donald White are scheduled Living Past Masters 2002 – Harvey Kaltsas 1994 -Thomas Robarts to be raised the the sublime degree of Master Mason. Brother Paul Ritchie will be the Degree Master for Cary B. Fish #346 2003 - John “Skip” Land III 1995 - Aubrey Cross Jr. * this degree. It will be the first degree to be held in our remodeled lodge room, so come out and support 1966– William E. Gaylor Jr. 2004 - Jack Nersinger ^ 1996 - Paul Wilke these Brothers and see our new lodge room. 1969– Lawrence J. Robinson 2005 – Jeff Le Mieux 1997 - John Williams #** 1970– J. Russell Sackett Jr. # 2006 – Gene Marinelli 2000 - Derl Smith The following Saturday, October 12, our Grand Master M:. W:. Danny R. Griffith will hold his annual 1972– Henry N. Youngblood 2007 – Robert Wise 2001- Harrison Ragland dinner and official visit to District 27. Registration for the dinner will begin at 5:00 pm at the Potter 1973– James C. Hager 2008 – Jon G. Wolf 2002 - James Welch Building on the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The dinner is free to all Phoenix Brothers and their 1974– Dennie B. Adams 2009 – Reynaldo “Rey” Lozada 2003 - Robert Lang 1976– William A. Johnson III 2010 – John T. Griffin 2004 - Jerry J Russell ladies. Please plan to come an enjoy the dinner and the program. Following the program, The Grand Master will hold a tyled meeting at Sarasota Lodge No. 147 beginning at 7:30 pm. It is important that 1977– James H. Hoover 2011 – Darren Denny 2005 - Michael J. Swatek 1978– Fredrick R. Clayton The Builder’s#376 2008 - Allen Sorbie all Brothers who attend the dinner also attend the Stated Meeting.

1979– Ronald S. Tengowski 1977 - William Wolf *** 2009 - Joseph Goggin 1982– Don C. Cotton 1978 - Paul Arcadi Jr. 2010 - Nyle Davenport We will be holding a fundraiser luncheon at Carrabba’s Restaurant, University Parkway, on Saturday, 1983– Blair J. Evans # 1979 - Robert L. Kennedy 2011 - Mike Davenport October 19. The money raised will be divided evenly among the Wounded Warriors, Resurrection 1984– Richard L. Cox 1980 - Frank Zirpoli Jr Phoenix #346 House, and the Salvation Army. The cost of the luncheon is $10.00 a ticket of which $4.00 or 40% goes 1985– George P. Prozzo 1981 - Jeffery Roberts # 2011 - Mike Davenport to charity. Every Phoenix Lodge Brother is asked to purchase or sell at least 2 tickets. The tickets can 1988– Brian R. Mulcahy 1983 - Ronald K. O’Donnell 2012 - Roger “Dutch” Neihart also be used for either eat -in or carry-outs. If you need tickets, please call Brothers Dore’ Patlian at 941- 1989– Robert C. Goldstein 1984 - William Bieber 320-8291, Omer Quesnel at 941-400-0792, or Paul Ritchie at 941-321-4367. This will be one of our larg- 1992– Donald H. Terray 1985 - Thomas Koszoru er fundraisers for the year, so please sell as many luncheon tickets as possible. 1994– Douglas J. Veches 1987 - Fred Soto Jr. # - DDGM 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 Page 1 Continued page 2 2001 - Stephan Klabel 1993 - Harvey Lindhurst Page 16 Worshipful Master Albert Dahlberg Senior Deacon Tyler (Continued from Page 1) 941-735-0761 Br. Paul Ritchie Br. William Hassler Senior Warden 941-321-4367 941-374-7212 Br. Jim Benjamin Junior Deacon Lodge Instructor s Tuesday, October 22, marks another special day in the month as well will be offering an Entered Apprentice 941-780-3544 Br. Juan Sanchez R\W\Frank Albinson Degree that evening. It will be a Called Communication and the degree will begin at 7:30 pm. Junior Warden 941-330-5938 941-922-9311 The candidates who will be initiated Entered Apprentices include Messrs. Ellis M. Burns, Paul R. Gesko, and Br. Joseph Reynolds Senior Steward W\ Joseph Goggin Jarred A. Swan. Brother William Hassler will be sitting in the East for this degree. 941-284-9936 Br Mike Nesta 941-323-3076 Treasurer 941-922-6935 Catechism Instructors One week later, on Tuesday, October 29, we will have a Fellow Craft Degree. Brothers Michael M. Bussell III, W\ Allen Sorbie Junior Steward Br. William Hassler Brian Engle, Justin D. Fralick, and Theodor Wentzel II, are preparing to qualify themselves for the Fellow Craft 941-232-1494 Br. Thomas Griffith 941-374-7212 Degree. Brother Juan Sanchez will serve as the Degree Master. Secretary 941-586-3580 Br. George Hoffman W\ Derl Smith Assistant Stewards 941-371-1209 As you can determine, the month of October will be another busy month for Phoenix Lodge. 941-365-1350 Br. Daniel Goldberg Br. Juan Sanchez Last month was also a busy month with the updating of our lodge room. Chaplain 941-928-4641 941-330-5938 Br. John McAllister Br. John King Br. Paul Ritchie My thanks and Appreciation goes out to our Senior Warden, Brother Jim Benjamin, who 941-266-9850 941-232-3004 941-321-4367 Marshal Br. Richard Kyllonen Br. Mark Tishman coordinated the work that needed to be done. The painting, which was done by M&D W\ Roger “Dutch” Neihart 941-928-2852 941-302-4500 Construction and the new carpeting, which was completed by Carpet Corner were both done 941-981-5449 Br. Scott Richards Trestle Board Manager very professionally, and our Brothers seem very satisfied with the outcome. Brother Benjamin 941-822-1989 Bro. Omer Quesnel had help from several other Brothers in staining and installing the wainscoting behind the chairs State of Florida Grand Lodge of F&AM Officers on the sidelines. Those who helped out included Brothers, Jim Duffy, Chris Haberern, M:. W:. Danny R. Griffith, Grand Master -- 800-375-2339 Bill Henderson, Tharron Kauffman, Chris Rich, Scott Richards, and W:. Derl Smith. M:. W:. Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M, Grand Secretary -- 800-375-2339 Thanks to all who so willingly helped to improve the looks of our lodge room. 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 I would also like to congratulate Brothers Jim Duffy, Chris Haberern, and Chris Rich who successfully completed their Master Mason Proficiency Examination last month on Tueday,

September 17. These Brothers, and perhaps with two or three others, will receive their Master Mason Aprons at a special presentation within a few weeks. Masonic Education If you have not been to Lodge lately, come out and see what our Lodge looks like and the quality of When does a candidate for the Degrees of become a Member of a our degree work. I think you will be impressed with both. Lodge?

Although not entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Lodge until he is Raised to the Sub- W:. Al Dahlberg lime Degree of a Master Mason, in Pennsylvania the candidate becomes a member of the Worshipful Master Lodge at the time he receives his Entered Apprentice Mason's Degree.

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PHOENIX LODGE NO. 346 F&AM 240 S. TUTTLE AVE., SARASOTA, FL : Committee Chairman Standing Committees: INVITES YOU TO OUR FUND RAISER IN SUPPORT OF THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Finance Committee: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 RESURRECTION HOUSE Vigilance Committee: Br. Joseph Reynolds 941-284-9936 SALVATION ARMY Petitions Committee; W Derl Smith 941-365-1350 Committee on Mason Education: Br. Joseph Reynolds 941-284-9936 Board of Relief: W Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 TO BE HELD AT Investigation Committee: W Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 Committee on Charities: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 Committee on Lodge Property: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544

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Co-Chairmen W Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 and W Roger Neihart 941-730-6181 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE Committee on Publications & Community Involvement Br. O. Quesnel 941-400-0792 BRING YOU FAMILY & FRIENDS Scholarship & Endowment Fund Committee: W Roger Neihart 941-730-6181 Visitation Committee: W Nyle Davenport 941-374-3329 Trestle Board Booster & Sponsors Chaplain’s Chat By: Silver Club $25.00 - $49.99 Barry R. Batezel, William "Lew" Bryan, Please respect the sanctity of the Lodge and your Brothers by turning off your cell phones Brother John McAllister Should you become ill, or know of a brother William E. Gaylord, Douglas S. Herpel, Dieter while in Lodge. There will be a $5 donation to the Charity Box if your phone rings while in Krakow, Michael Nesta, John E. Miller, James Lodge.______who is ill, please call me at 941-365-1350 so that I may share it with the brothers at our R. Sackett, Gary M. Snyder, Mark D. Weaver, Brothers since your Dues Notices and Trestle Boards are sent using data from our Mailing Richard L. West List it is important that you inform the Lodge Secretary of any address change in a timely fash- next Lodge meeting. Please keep the following and their families in your thoughts and pray- Gold Club $50.00 - $99.99 ion. Please do the same if you have a change in your phone number. Fred K. Betz Jr., Joseph W. Goggin, Midge ers, WsBob Wise, and Jerry Russell, Brs. Jordan ( in memory of husband RW Doug October Birthdays Gary Johnson, Charles Kistner, Edgar New- Jordan), Roger N. King, Curtis H. Toale, Rob- man, Br. Bob Levy’s mother Lucille, & ert V. Toale George D. Fraley 10/21/1932 John R. King 10/13/1953 Bro. John McAllister. Platinum Club $100.00+ William G. Bieber, Albert W. Dahlberg, M. Jerry Russell 10/14/1941 William Henderson 10/30/1939 Great News: Bro. Ben McClaskey’s Nyle Davenport, Keith M. Hart, Robert F. wife Ashley is in full recovery. Hensley, Robert V. & Ruth Levy (in Loving David Wentzel 10/21/1960 Ali M. Chokr 10/26/1951 Memory of their daughter Beth) Raymond L. ——————————————————— Maxon, Lance & Bradford Meadows, Roger John L. Williams 10/16/1938 Thomas Griffith 10/10/1961 “Dutch” Neihart, Edward D. Osika, Charles

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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 , 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 Benjamin 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 addition- It is not known when blue first came to be associated with Freemasonry, although some his- al $25.00 to get the Masonic tag. If you want your tag personalized, there will be torians think that initially the color was used in Craft Masonry to represent the sky. Today, 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.’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.

Page 8 Page 9 Dinner Menu Honor Roll of Our Living Perpetual Members 1 Oct:( Past Master Night) Brats, sourkraut, bo iled potataos,apple sauce and German chocolate cake Perpetual Membership in any Florida is generally an advantage to both the 15 Oct: Lasagna, salad, garlic bread and pie Brother and the Lodge, especially if the Brother plans to be a member of a Lodge for twenty

years or more. Perpetual Membership requires a fee of 20 times the annual dues, which in our 5 Nov:(Widow Sons Night) Chili, rolls, salad and fruit cup case is currently $65.00 a year. Therefore, Perpetual Membership in Phoenix Lodge currently 19 Nov: Pulled pork, cole slaw, baked beans and pie would be $1,300.00. This amount of money, however, does not have to be paid all at one time; it can be paid over a period of 5 years. However, if paid over a five-year period, the member 3 Dec: Spaghetti, meat balls, salad, garlic bread and ice cream would still have to pay his annual dues, plus the required per capita, until the Perpetual Mem- bership is paid in full. Once paid, the cost for annual dues never goes up, even if the annual 10 Dec:(Holiday Party) Mojo pork, Black beans, rice, southwestern chicken, dues are increased by vote of the Craft. Baked Potato & Green Beans Having a Perpetual Membership will also follow you if your Lodge should consolidate or lose 17 Dec:(St. John's Feast) Steak, salad, green beans, roll and cake its Charter, as long as you belong to a Lodge in the same jurisdiction. It will also continue to OCTOBER DATES TO REMEMBER benefit your Lodge should you decide to take out a dual membership in another jurisdiction.

OCT. 1 -- TUES. PAST MASTER’S NIGHT, GERMAN DINNER, F.C. PROFICIENCIES 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 OCT. 3 -- THURS. POSSIBLE LAST PRACTICE FOR M.M. DEGREE OCT. 5 to support both Phoenix Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Florida. Our Lodge, however, is guar-

OCT. 5 — SAT. CALLED COMMUNICATION M.M. DEGREE, 9:00AM 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 OCT. 7 — MON. 1ST PRACTICE FOR F.C. DEGEE OCT. 29 is called to the Grand Architect’s Celestial Lodge. Thanks to those Brothers listed below, last year (2012) Phoenix Lodge received $1,668.60 from the Grand Lodge for our Perpetual Mem- OCT. 12—SAT. GRAND MASTERS DINNER 5:00PM POTTER BUILDING, TYLED MEETING bers. We therefore need to honor the following 33 living members of Phoenix Lodge for their AT LODGE 147 AFTERWARDS OCT. 14— MON. 1ST PRACTICE FOR E.A. DEGREE IOCT 22. commitment to become Perpetual Members.

OCT. 15—TUES. STATED COMMUNICATION, EA PRIFICIENCY EXAM Paul J. Arcadi, Jr. Gary M. Goodman Scott Ridener Glenn Baker John T. Griffin James R. Sackett OCT. 19—SAT. CARRABBA’S FUNDRAISER—BRING FRIENDS & FAMILY Brian E. Baum Kim L. Hanes Justus R. Sackett, Jr.

OCT. 21—MON. FINAL PRACTICE FOR E.A.DEGREE ON OCT. 22 Mark P. Brewer Francesco Ingrilli Lennie M. Senn Mark C. Cox William A. Johnson, III Theodore Simon OCT. 22—TUES. CALLED COMMUNICATION, E.A. DEGREE, 7:30 Richard L. Cox Roland K. Kaiser Ryan C. Sommer George R. Dakkak Stephen M. Klabel Lee E. Stewart OCT. 24—THURS. MASTER MASON ASSOC MEETING 6:45 Michael B. Davenport Dieter E. Krakow Michael J. Swatek

OCT. 26—SAT. POSSIBLE “COMMUNITY DAY” AT THE LODGE, 9:00AM—5:00PM: Darren H. Denny John H. Land, III Scott K. Wagman James K. Denny Gene C. Marinelli Frank Wieckowski OCT. 28—MON. FINAL PRACTICE FOR F.C. DEGREE, 7:00PM Robert C. Goldstein Thornton W. O’Duggan Raymond C. Wolf, II OCT. 29—TUES. CALLED COMMUNICATION, F.C. DEGREE, 7:30PM 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 This month our spotlight is on Brother George Edwin Hoffman. By Worshipful Dahlberg After selling his businesses in Ohio, George and his family moved to Sarasota in 1985. George was born December 4, 1923 in a community called Green Point in Brooklyn, New He joined Cary B. Fish Lodge No. 346 as an Entered Apprentice in October 1990. In January York. He is a veteran of World War II where he served in the US Army Air Force 1991, he was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft and received his third degreein Masonry on as a Radar Counter-Measures Operator. After the War he worked for the firm of March 9, 1991. Since then, he has sat in all the chairs except Secretary, Treasurer, Senior Tanenbaum–Harber, Inc. which was located at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue in Warden, and Master. In the early 1990’s he served as a Mentor in the Lodge; he became New York City. The firm later expanded into a second company called Tanenbaum S a Noble of the Shrine and a Prophet of the Grotto; he was Commodore of the Shrine prinkler Contracts, Inc., and after six years with the firm George was appointed Mariners Unit; he received his 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite in 1991, and Corporate Secretary. He was a licensed insurance broker with New York State currently holds his Silver Card in Masonry and specialized in fire protection. He resigned his position in 1954 and he and his wife, Hazel, moved to Ohio. After five years in Ohio, George founded his own company called Over the past three or four years, George has become very involved as an instructor for the Fire Protection and Sprinkler Associates, Inc., and later a second company called Red-E Fire Brothers going through their degrees in the Phoenix Lodge. He has enjoyed working with Equipment Company. the Brothers and he is well liked by all who have studied under him.

While living in Marion, Ohio, George was an active member of the Marion Ohio Noon George has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to American and World History and his Kiawanis Club; a member of the Civic Affairs Committee of Marion Ohio Chamber of stories about WWII and the military are of special interest. Although he had to give up flying Commerce, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Marion Tower Rotary Club’s his own airplane years ago, he is still very much interested in history and Masonry. Senior Citizen Housing Project where he also served as their president. He was president of the Last but not least, during the initial discussions of the consolidation between The Builders Fire Sprinklers Contractors Association of Ohio and was appointed to the Committee of t Lodge and Cary B. Fish Lodge, George was the first Brother to suggest that the new name he National Fire Protection Association. Then Governor Celeste of Ohio appointed George to of our Lodge be Phoenix Lodge. the first State Licensing Board for Industrial Fire Protection Contractors. After 26 years as a successful businessman in Ohio, George sold his two companies to a large company but stayed on retainer for an additional 5 years as a consultant while living in Sarasota.

In 1945, George found his future wife, Hazel (or “Buzz”) in a honkey tonk night club while he was still a soldier on active duty. He and Hazel were married on August 30, 1947 and eventually had a son, George L. (Woody), who now lives in Walnut Creek, California and a daughter, Mary Ann who resides with George in Sarasota. Unfortunately, George’s wife had . to be placed in an assisted living facility five years ago and she passed away this past May 31. George often reminds us that Hazel was part Native-American and was a member of the Choc- taw Tribe. His father was a New York City policeman and his mother was president of the New York State Legion Auxiliary with over 64,000 members. George also served as Post Commander of the J.B. Garity Post No. 562 in New York City, which at that time had 555 members. George also had a brother, Edward, who played a major part in getting astronaut John Glenn into space and safely returning him to earth in 1962. George (2nd from Rt) with Worshipful Dahlberg and former students. L-R. Juan Sanchez, James Duffy, Chris Rich and Chris Haberern

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MASONIC EDUCATION OVERVIEW A Tradition of Caring Masonic Education is an ongoing process whereby all Masons, throughout the world, further their knowledge about the Craft. It begins with education for candidates about the Three Sym- The Masonic Home of Florida is situated on 18 acres of lush landscaping on the shores of Cof- bolic Degrees, and it continues with instruction of Masonic history, tradition, philosophy, Mason- ic Law, Lodge administration, and procedures in the everyday management of the fee Pot Bayou. Named by Spanish explorers, this picturesque inlet off Old Tampa Bay is flanked by some of the fin- Lodges. My Brothers, the world over, you should have a working knowledge of these est neighborhoods in the area and right next door to shopping and downtown St. Petersburg. topics, not only as Lodge Officers, but as dedicated Masons. If not, now is the time to prepare yourself. This choice waterfront location has been owned and operated by the Grand Lodge of Florida since the early 1900’s As Freemasons, one should always remember, "AN EDUCATED MASON IS A DEDICATED and shares a century old tradition with the City of St. Petersburg. The Home was originally set aside for children Mason." As we endeavor to educate more of our Brothers in Masonry, we will see that this is a true phrase. As they learn, they become more active and attendance increases and stronger slowly turning over to the needs of senior Masons and their wives/widows as aging demographics changed. A series bonds are developed between themselves. Even the most learned men learn something new each day. This keeps us interested and active. It will take work and dedication on our part, but of building expansions beginning in 1973 brought us to the present 150,000 square foot Home which can accommo- the results will be very rewarding. date up to 187 Residents in a state-of-the-art setting. There are gracious lobbies, an elegant dining room overlooking We would like to encourage the Lodges to use the many forms of Masonic Education lessons the grounds and water, a 5,000 volume library, billiards and activities rooms, gift shop, community kitchenettes and and publications available to them. Encourage the Brothers to learn to use the Masonic Digest, attend Schools of Instruction, become more active in Lodge functions and bring in qualified can- lounges, a chapel, waterside pavilion and fishing pier plus a host of other amenities which make the Masonic Home didates. Let us encourage the Lodges to use Masonic Education materials such as Masonic one of the premiere facilities of its kind in Pinellas County. Recently, the City of St. Petersburg presented The Ma- History, Masonic Philosophy and Masonic Etiquette in their monthly meetings. We should en- deavor, in each of our Lodges, to work toward the Masonic Education Achievement Award. sonic Home a Mayors First Place Award for Building and Grounds Beautification. Every Florida Lodge should qualify for this award. The Art of Graceful LivingAt the Masonic Home of Florida, we’ve reinvented the art of graceful living. Senior An excellent method to learn to use the Masonic Digest and Mentors Manual is to complete the three Master Mason Examinations, now offered Online in this website. These examinations Masons and their wives/widows thrive in an atmosphere of “homey” charm yet we also provide one of the most com- have proven very popular as they produce more friendships, more knowledge of Florida Ma- sonry, better informed Brothers and an increase in Lodge attendance. Get together some even- prehensive health care regimens available in Florida today. Geriatric physicians and specialists design personal care ing and try it, you'll like Why is the Master called 'Worshipful Master' of a Florida Lodge? The programs with the assistance of physical and occupational therapists, audiologists, podiatrists, speech therapists, oph- term worshipful also means knowledgeable. It refers to one who has educated himself in and about the Craft Freemasonry. thalmologists, dentists and psychosocial counselors. Emphasis is placed on “independence” to preserve self reliance

As a Freemason in your Particular Lodge, would you like to be an officer, work your way around and a healthy self esteem. Even day to day routines have been generously peppered with “choices” which fosters to become Master of the Lodge? If so, the Grand Lodge of Florida Masonic Education program greater control over their daily lives. has prepared for you an outstanding tool with which you may become very 'knowledgeable.' It is called the "Lodge Officers Correspondence Course" and any Master Mason may take it. It The Masonic Home of Florida offers care on two levels: skilled nursing for Residents who require round-the-clock consists of Modules 1, 2, and 3; each containing seven lessons. The lessons, of course, are care and assisted living for Residents who need little or no supervision. More than 90 staff members, under the direc- open book type and may be taken by one or a group of Master Masons as they prepare for their travels through the "Chairs." The Modules are available directly from the Grand Lodge Web tion of career professionals in geriatric disciplines, join together to create a lifestyle through which Residents can page. The District Chairman will grade the lessons and the results will be returned to the Grand Secretary's office. reach their full potential. Secure. Bright and cheerful. Dignified. The celebration of a happy and healthy lifestyle throughout the golden years. Page 15 Page 14