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The Trestle Board for the Brothers and Friends of Continued on Page 2 Page 1 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 December 2013 240 S. Tuttle Sarasota, Fl. Vol – XII Sarasota, FL. 34237 MANASOTA FL PERMIT #184 Words From the East Brothers, this is my last written message for 2013 and I will try to make it as brief as possible. It has been a year full of various activities and many accomplishments. However, we definitely had a setback due to the relocation of our Junior Warden, Brother Joe Reynolds, who accepted temporary employment in Michigan. This occurred in August and we were fortunate to have W:. Mike Swatek who agreed to take the position on a pro tempore basis through the remainder of the year. In view of this, I have to give special thanks to all of my officers who stepped up and took on extra duties to help run the Lodge and the many degrees and activities associated with it, especially in the area of food preparation and service. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation also go out to R:. W:. Frank Albinson and W:. Joseph Goggin for their efforts in advancing this Lodge to another new high. Their knowledge and in- struction for all aspects of degree work have helped many of our Brothers in their advancement in Freemasonry. I would remiss if I did not also recognize our Secretary, W:. Derl Smith, and our Treasurer, W:. Allen Sorbie, for their knowledge and skills in keeping our records in order and assisting in various administrative duties. Living Past Masters 2002 – Harvey Kaltsas 1994 -Thomas Robarts Cary B. Fish #346 2003 - John “Skip” Land III 1995 - Aubrey Cross Jr. * 1966– William E. Gaylor Jr. 2004 - Jack Nersinger ^ 1996 - Paul Wilke Undoubtedly, one of our greatest accomplishments this past year was the remodeling of our 1969– Lawrence J. Robinson 2005 – Jeff Le Mieux 1997 - John Williams #** Lodge-Room. After much discussion, the Craft voted to cash in our Certificate of Deposit, 1970– J. Russell Sackett Jr. # 2006 – Gene Marinelli 2000 - Derl Smith which was worth $8,172.24 for upgrading our Lodge. This included new floor tile around our 1972– Henry N. Youngblood 2007 – Robert Wise 2001- Harrison Ragland Altar, the painting of the interior walls, new carpeting, a new organ platform, the installation of 1973– James C. Hager 2008 – Jon G. Wolf 2002 - James Welch 1974– Dennie B. Adams 2009 – Reynaldo “Rey” Lozada 2003 - Robert Lang new wainscoting on the sidewalls, and some rewiring of electrical switches. The total cost of 1976– William A. Johnson III 2010 – John T. Griffin 2004 - Jerry J Russell these improvements thus far is $7,601.61. We still have to install a new photo gallery for our 1977– James H. Hoover 2011 – Darren Denny 2005 - Michael J. Swatek Past Masters, but our final total should come in under our budget ceiling. 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 After the Craft voted to approve these projects, I turned over much of the coordination for the 1983– Blair J. Evans # 1979 - Robert L. Kennedy 2011 - Mike Davenport work to our Senior Warden, Brother Jim Benjamin, who – in addition to his many other charges 1984– Richard L. Cox 1980 - Frank Zirpoli Jr Phoenix #346 – was involved in the construction of the organ platform, the rearrangement and installation of 1985– George P. Prozzo 1981 - Jeffery Roberts # 2011 - Mike Davenport 1988– Brian R. Mulcahy 1983 - Ronald K. O’Donnell 2012 - Roger “Dutch” Neihart about 8 seats, installing the wainscoting, and some electrical work. Jim also solicited help from 1989– Robert C. Goldstein 1984 - William Bieber several other Brothers, including Jim Duffy, Scott Richards, Derl Smith, Tharron Kaufman, 1992– Donald H. Terray 1985 - Thomas Koszoru Chris Haberern, Dore Patlian, and Chris Rich. In addition, Brother Dan Tibbetts, “The Tyler,” 1994– Douglas J. Veches 1987 - Fred Soto Jr. # - DDGM of Sarasota Lodge No. 147 volunteered to install the floor tile at no cost for his labor. We owe 1996– M. Christopher Cox 1988 - Donald Neville #** DDGM Vermont 1997– Tony Fernandez 1989 - Robert Preston *** Demitted much gratitude to all the Brothers who helped in these remodeling projects. 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 Page 16 Continued on page 2 Page 1 (Continued from Page 1) Worshipful Master Senior Deacon Tyler We held two Master Mason Degrees this past year and raised 10 new Master Masons. Our newest Albert Dahlberg Br. Paul Ritchie Br. William Hassler 941-735-0761 941-321-4367 941-374-7212 Master Masons include Josecelito Da Silva, Christopher Rich, James Duffy, Christopher Haberern, Senior Warden Junior Deacon Charles Howes, Theodore Brewer, Thomas Edelblute, Marco Metzger, Donald White, and David Br. Jim Benjamin Br. Juan Sanchez Lodge Instructor s Wentzel. Brothers Michael Lerman, Steven Meals, and Theodore Wentzel were passed to the Degree 941-780-3544 941-330-5938 R\W\Frank Albinson Junior Warden Senior Steward 941-922-9311 of Fellow Craft and most recently Brian Engle, Justin Fralick, Michael Bussell, III, Ellis Burns, and Br. Joseph Reynolds Br Mike Nesta W\ Joseph Goggin William Baker were initiated Entered Apprentices. Our congratulations to all these Brothers for their 941-284-9936 941-922-6935 941-323-3076 achievements and advancements in Freemasonry. Treasurer Junior Steward Catechism Instructors W\ Allen Sorbie Br. Thomas Griffith Br. William Hassler 941-232-1494 941-586-3580 941-374-7212 In addition, we also accepted 9 new Brothers into our Lodge. Those accepted as Plural Members in- Secretary Assistant Stewards Br. George Hoffman cluded Scott Christian, David Finkelstein and David Mills; Leonard Grier, Conrad Jacobi and Mau- W\ Derl Smith Br. Daniel Goldberg 941-371-1209 941-365-1350 941-928-4641 Br. Juan Sanchez rice Skinner, Sr. were accepted as a Dual Members; Dana Callanan and Robert Warshaw became Af- Chaplain Br. John King 941-330-5938 filiated Members, and James Hager was reinstated. Br. John McAllister 941-232-3004 Br. Paul Ritchie 941-266-9850 Br. Richard Kyllonen 941-321-4367 Marshal 941-928-2852 Trestle Board Manager Congratulations are also extended to several Brothers who received their service pins this past year. W\ Roger “Dutch” Neihart Bro. Omer Quesnel 50 Year Service Awards and Pins were awarded to Brother F. Darrell Dye and W:. Harrison R. 941-981-5449 Br. Scott Richards 941-400-0792 Ragland, Jr.; 40 Year Awards and Pins were awarded to W:. Joseph J. Goggin and W:. Ronald S. 941-822-1989 Tengowski, and Brother Omer J. Quesnel received his 25 Year Service Award and Pin. Another spe- State of Florida Grand Lodge of F&AM Officers cial recognition went to Brother Mark L. Tishman who received his Silver Card for his proficiency in M:. W:. Danny R. Griffith, Grand Master -- 800-375-2339 M:. W:. Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M, Grand Secretary -- 800-375-2339 the catechisms of the Three Degrees of Masonry. 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 We had several special events this past year which kept us quite busy. These included a luncheon for the Widows of our Brothers who have passed to the Celestial Lodge; two major fundraiser luncheons for our Child I.D. Program, the Resurrection House, Wounded Warriors Project, and Salvation Army; The Annual Pilgrimage Day to the Masonic Home; The 2nd Annual Cardiac Research Institute and Correction: Spotlight on WM Joseph Goggins: Mrs. Goggins name is corrected to Saxon. MMRL Golf Outing; a Fellowship Day with Sarasota Lodge No. 147; several Child I.D. Registra- Editors apology tions; The DDGM’s Bowling Tournament; a Past Masters Night; The Grand Masters Annual Visita- tion and Dinner, and a Widows Sons Recognition Night. Beyond these, we are currently awaiting final approval from the Grand Master of our Scholarship Fund Amendment to our By-Laws. In addi- Thursday November 28 is Thanksgiving—Let us all be thankful for the blessings that we have tion to these events, we are looking forward to our Election of Officers on December 3, our Holiday beginning with this country. No other place in the world like it. God bless America!! Party on December 10, our St. John’s Day Celebration on December 17, and finally our Installation of the 2014 Officers on Saturday, December 28, at 9:00 A.M. In closing, let us remember W: Robert Wise and Brothers John Truitt, Gerald Stickelman, Alan Rieser, and William Linville who passed to the SPECIAL NOTICE: DECEMBER 3— STATED MEETING Celestial Lodge during this past year. Lastly, I would just like to say that t ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2014 Page 3 his has been a very rewarding year for me personally, and I believe for the members in general. Phoenix Lodge continues to grow in numbers, in recognition, and in respect. Committee Chairman Standing Committees: Words from the Junior Deacon—Brother Juan Sanchez Finance Committee: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 Vigilance Committee: Br. Michael Swatek 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 Investigation Committee: W Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 In keeping with the observance of Armistice Day or Veteran’s day as it is commonly known to- Committee on Charities: Br.