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 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 . 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. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 day, I reflect on the contributions of our nation’s veterans and their many sacrifices. As a veteran Committee on Lodge Property: Br. James Benjamin 941-780-3544 myself, I often think of my fellow brothers and sisters in arms, who fight, bleed and sometimes Other Committees; make the ultimate sacrifice. As we approach the 13th year of combat action in Iraq and Afghani-

Committee on Education and Primary Schools: Br. Dore’ Patlian 941-320-8291 stan, I am very proud of what we accomplish every day as members of the Armed Forces. Truth- Committee on Fundraising Events Br. Dore’ Patlian 941-320-8291 fully, I also struggle everyday knowing that the idealistic reasons why we fight don’t always Committee on Lodge By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and Legal Matters: match the geo-political realities of our time. So, why do we fight, bleed and die? Is it for apple Co-Chairmen W Al Dahlberg 941-735-0761 and W Roger Neihart 941-730-6181 pie, freedom and the American way of life? I don’t know that there is a cliche that explains the Committee on Publications & Community Involvement Br. O. Quesnel 941-400-0792 Scholarship & Endowment Fund Committee: W Roger Neihart 941-730-6181 complexities of battle or the Warrior spirit. We, as a society are inclined to romanticize conflict in Visitation Committee: W Nyle Davenport 941-374-3329 order to give it some intrinsic or moral value. I’m not trying to be controversial or provocative in any way, I simply believe the answer is known only to those who have experienced combat. In my humble opinion, we fight, bleed and die for one another. We trust each other with our lives. It is true love in its purest form. I salute all Veterans, past, present and future and hope and pray that December Birthdays we, as a society properly care for them as they return from battle. Bernado Velazquez 12/31/1998 Dr. Robert Walters 12/20/1942 Your humble servant Frank Zirpoli 12/4/1936 Edward Brown 12/31/1925 Bro Juan Sanchez Junior Deacon Ellis M. Burns 12/17/1944 Anthony Galanti 12/19/1946

Harold Merchant 12/8/1934 Frank Norman 12/3/1928

Wayne Parker 12/10/1951 Kenneth Pena 12/28/1949

Buell Smith 12/26/1934

Missed October Birthday

Jon G. Wolf Chaplain’s Chat By: Brother John McAllister Should you become ill, or know of a brother who is ill, please call me at 941-365-1350 so that I may share it with the brothers at our next Lodge meeting.

Please keep the following and their families in your thoughts and prayers, and

Brs. Gary Johnson, Charles Kistner, Edgar Newman, Bro. John McAllister. Also

Bros. William Powell and Jose Stumbo who are in nursing homes.

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Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

Saturday, Nov. 23 -- Master Mason Degree at Sarasota No. 147, 8:30 A.M.

Monday, Dec. 2 -- 2nd Fellow Craft Degree Practice, 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 -- Stated Communication & Election of Officers with dinner at 6:30 P.M.

Monday, Dec. 9 -- Practice for the Installation Ceremony, 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday, Dec. 10 -- Christmas/Holiday Party at Phoenix Lodge with the Gratto, 6:30 P.M.

Saturday, Dec. 14 -- Open Books at Sarasota No. 147, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Saturday, Dec. 14 -- Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army at the Winn Dixie on Fruitville Road, 9:00 - 7:00

Monday, Dec. 16 -- New Officers Practice for Opening & Closing the Lodge, 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 -- Stated Communication & St. John's Day Celebration, dinner at 6:30 P.M.

Saturday, Dec. 28 -- Installation of 2014 Phoenix Lodge Officers, 9:00 A.M.

Monday, Dec. 30 -- 3rd Fellow Craft Degree Practice, 7:00 P.M.

Note: The closing of the Lodge of Sorrow must take place prior to the Installation of the new officers. The closing of the Lodge of Sorrow therefore will most likely be scheduled for either Thursday or Friday evening, December 26 or 27 at 7:30 P.M. A final notice of date and time will follow.

We are still in need of a few good men to help ring them bells. Call Jon at 915-1120

Location— Winn Dixie on Fruitville.

Come on out and have some fun with your brothers & a busy location. See you there. Honor Roll of Our Living Perpetual Members

Perpetual Membership in any Florida is generally an advantage to both the

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 case is currently $65.00 a year. Therefore, Perpetual Membership in Phoenix Lodge currently 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 would still have to pay his annual dues, plus the required per capita, until the Perpet- ual Membership is paid in full. Once paid, the cost for annual dues never goes up, even if the annual dues are increased by vote of the Craft.

Having a Perpetual Membership will also follow you if your Lodge should consolidate or lose its Charter, as long as you belong to a Lodge in the same jurisdiction. It will also continue to benefit your Lodge should you decide to take out a dual membership in another jurisdiction.

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 guaranteed to receive a minimum of 5% interest of that fund annually. As a result, Phoenix The lodge thanks the Widows Sons for all that they do in supporting charities and Ma- Lodge is ensured a permanent flow of funds into our Lodge from the Grand Lodge, even after sonic values with a dinner. a member 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 Per- petual Members. We therefore need to honor the following 33 living members of Phoenix Lodge for their commitment to become Perpetual Members. ______Dinner Menu for the Month of December Paul J. Arcadi, Jr. Gary M. Goodman Scott Ridener Glenn Baker John T. Griffin James R. Sackett Dec 3: Spaghetti, meat balls, salad, garlic bread and ice cream Brian E. Baum Kim L. Hanes Justus R. Sackett, Jr. Dec 10: (Holiday Party) Mojo pork, Black beans, rice, southwestern chicken, Mark P. Brewer Francesco Ingrilli Lennie M. Senn Baked Potato & Green Beans Mark C. Cox William A. Johnson, III Theodore Simon Richard L. Cox Roland K. Kaiser Ryan C. Sommer Dec 17: (St. John's Feast) Steak, salad, green beans, roll and cake George R. Dakkak Stephen M. Klabel Lee E. Stewart Michael B. Davenport Dieter E. Krakow Michael J. Swatek 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