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Fall 2015, Volume 8, Issue 2 TThhee FFlloorriiddaa MMaassoonn Page 1 The Official Newsletter of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida Volume 8, Issue 2 A Message From The Grand Master hat a GREAT year it has been of the ladies we could not have the smooth running year that we are so far! When I was installed as experiencing. Wyour Grand Master five Another important and encouraging issue this year is the support I months ago, I never dreamed that we have seen being expressed for our YOUTH. The impressions we make would have experienced such wonderful upon our Masonic Youth Groups will help to shape the future of times. The attendance at our District our Fraternity. I encourage all Brothers to continue to enhance the Meetings has been up and at every meet - impressions we make upon the youth; encourage the growth of their ing the donations have been excellent. The organizations; and assist when possible in their programs. generous courtesies extended to me have As I said earlier, "What a Great Year It Has Been So Far!!” If this M∴W∴ Steven P. Boring , been extraordinary and greatly trend continues for the second half of our year, all I can say is "That will Grand Lodge of Florida Grand Master appreciated. be AWESOME!". 220 North Ocean Street All of our Grand Lodge Appoint - May God watch over our military where ever they are, May God ments - Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Bless each of you and our Fraternity, and May God Bless The United Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Masters, District Instructors, and State and Zone Chairmen, have given States Of America. P.O. Box 1020 • 32201 their utmost to exceed my expectations. They have gone the extra step Tel: 800.375.2339 and completed every task assigned to them. Our 2015-2016 TEAM has Fraternally, www.glflamason.org done an outstanding job because the Brotherhood has been supportive M∴W∴ Steven P. Boring, of all our programs. Grand Master of Masons in Florida I want to give a special thank you to all the ladies out there who Grand Lodge Officers have supported the Brothers in their Masonic Work. Without the support 2015 - 2016 “Remembering The Past - Embracing The Future” GRAND MASTER A Message From The Deputy Grand Master M∴ W∴ Steven P. Boring (DeLand) s summer comes to an end and We as a Fraternity need to downsize or “right size” for our current mem - the holiday season is around the bership levels. Acorner I would like to thank each Moving forward there will be legislation to change the number of DEPUTY GRAND MASTER and every one of you that have touched districts and zones. This will affect every district and zone throughout R∴ W∴ Stanley L. Hudson my life. It is the friendships of the many the state. It is our plan to consolidate districts and zones so that they (Port St. Lucie Brothers in this Fraternity that continue will be as relatively balanced in regards to Membership and travel dis - to give me the strength and courage to tances as possible. keep serving the Fraternity. Our work I have heard many of your suggestions and have incorporated some SENIOR GRAND WARDEN here is not done; nor do I think it will of them into our plans. As always, I am open to suggestions as your R∴ W∴ Richard G. Hoover ever be. input is important for our Fraternity to move into the 21st century. (St. Petersburg) R∴W∴Stanley L. Hudson , I have spent the last couple of years It is my hope that all of you will have a wonderful Holiday Season. Deputy Grand Warden working towards and talking about Looking forward to seeing you around the state. changing the face of our Fraternity. Yes, JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN we need to change how we do business and yes, we have Lodges that Stanley L Hudson R∴ W∴ John E. Karroum, need to Merge or Consolidate and no, this is not a Band-Aid, but a re - Deputy Grand Master (Boynton Beach) ality. We need to cut overhead both at the Corporate and the local Lodge [email protected] Level. To do this we need to change the districts and zone structures. Cell: (772) 418-1061 GRAND TREASURER A Message From The Senior Grand Warden M∴ W∴ Elmer G. Coffman, P.G.M. (Orange Park) My Brothers, the craft in our various areas. Sometimes the craft will give us their s I contemplate just what to say ideas, and concerns. At other times, they wait for us to make those de - GRAND SECRETARY in these articles, many thoughts cisions. On this, I still say “we want to hear from you.” We can help, come to my mind. Do I give you aid, and assist, we don’t want to do it for you, or tell you this is what you M∴ W∴ Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M. A some type of Masonic Education will do. (Jacksonville) thoughts, wise words from Albert Pike, Mergers and consolidations still need to be a topic of discussion keep reiterating the same message? and talked about in our Lodges. Re-zoning and re-districting will be our All submissions for future issues What does the craft want to hear from biggest concern this upcoming year. It will help, aid, and assist all of of The Florida Mason their Grand Lodge Officers? I guess the us if we keep an open and honest mindset. The combining of some and craft wants to keep abreast of what their committees is also being discussed. We need to make our committees R∴W∴ Richard G, Hoover, E-News submissions should be Grand Lodge Officers are doing and a better asset to our Districts, Lodges, and our Craft as a whole. Senior Grand Warden sent to, what are our plans for our Fraternity’s fu - If you have any thoughts on any of the topics above, or ones that ture. have not been mentioned, please let me know. I am here for you, and I Larry Duff - 352-874-2164 As most know, we have all been busy with the Grand Master’s of - thank you for giving me this opportunity. [email protected] ficial visits. It’s that time of year. We have been to the Southeastern Conference in Mississippi to meet with our counterparts and discuss Fraternally, various topics there. We all have the same basic concerns, questions, R∴ W∴ Richard G, Hoover, and problems. It is finding the right answers and the best way to serve Senior Grand Warden A Message From Junior Grand Warden Next Issue Deadline: Brethren, Second is the social part which includes all of our social activities, The Florida Mason y Brothers, again I want to festive boards, Grand Master’s Official Visits, etc... Third, is the busi - thank you for the vote of con - ness part which includes running our Lodges and keeping them open to Vol. 9, Issue 1 Mfidence you bestowed upon the members and new potential candidates. This is our biggest chal - & Masonic Lifestyles me at our 186th Annual Grand Commu - lenge, to stabilize our Lodges financially and to keep them alive into the Summer 16 nication. It is an honor and privilege to twenty-first century. serve the Craft as Junior Grand Warden. My Brothers, we have a lot of work ahead of us to improve and Submission Date Carol and I have traveled through - build a stronger fraternal organization. The younger generation pres - March 10, 2016 out our great state and enjoyed all of the ents the biggest challenge as they bring new technology and modes of Print Date places we encountered, and most impor - communication that we have to keep up with if we want them in our R∴W∴ John E. Karroum, May 5, 2016 tantly, we enjoyed the Brotherly love and midst. Junior Grand Warden friendship shown to us in every District My Brothers, let’s exchange ideas and work together for the bet - and every Lodge we visited. terment of Freemasonry. I am responsive to pursue new ideas and to My Brothers, I divide Masonry into three parts. First, is the esoteric work with the Craft for a better future. part which has existed from time immemorial and should never change. Fraternally yours, Remember, “Freemasonry is a system of morality vailed in allegories John E. Karroum and illustrated by symbols.” Freemasonry is a moral institution. Junior Grand Warden A Message From The Grand Secretary Brothers and friends: is invited to attend. For a list of upcoming seminars or to register go to hat a great Fraternity we belong to! Although our membership www.grandlodgefl.com/sec_treas_seminars.html. Again, I would like to has slipped down each year it is encouraging to see younger express a special thank you to Right Worshipful Joseph Gonzalez and Wmen joining our ranks. The quality of our members is very im - Brother Ken Skillman for all they have done. I wish to thank Right portant to the success of all of our undertakings. When I look at my 4 Worshipful Don Cowart, D.D.G.M, and Secretary of Brandon Lodge No. year grandson I often wonder what changes to society will take place in 114 for agreeing to perform a Beta Test for his Lodge of the new system. the next 15 or so years and can only hope they will improve. I have com - He has spent many hours assisting in the fine tuning of the program. fort in knowing that he will have the benefit of our Masonic Youth Groups We are very fortunate to have a dedicated staff at our Grand Lodge.
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