The Trestle Board for the Brothers and Friends of THE PHOENIX LODGE No. 346 PRSRT STD Phoenix Lodge No. 346 U.S. Postage Established Under the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida 3329 Oakwood Blvd So. PAID September 2013 240 S. Tuttle Sarasota, Fl. Vol – IX Sarasota, FL. 34237 MANASOTA FL Page 1 Continued PERMIT #184on page 2 Words From the East Wow, the month of August was a busy month for Lodge work and activities, and September looks to be another one. Many thanks to Brothers Paul Ritchie, Don White and Dave Wentzel for planning and organizing our first family fish fry on Tuesday, August 6. What a nice turnout of Brothers, their ladies and families. I heard nothing but compliments on the food and ques- tions as to when we will hold our next one. Special thanks also to W:. Land, and Brothers Grif- fith and Quesnel who worked so diligently in serving and cleaning up the kitchen – great job by all! On Saturday, August 10, a few of our Brothers and their wives headed off to Trinity United Methodist Church on Shade Avenue for the purpose of registering more than 60 children for our Masonic Child I.D. Program. It was a back-to-school function that provided school-age children with free backpacks, haircuts, and schools supplies. This event was headed up by Brother Omer Quesnel with assistance from Brothers Rick Betts, Chris Rich, and Tharron Kauffman. The la- dies who also helped out included Bev Quesnel, Annette Betts, and Jan Dahlberg. Although we Living Past Masters 2002 – Harvey Kaltsas 1994 -Thomas Robarts had three computers in use, it was still a very busy morning! Cary B. Fish #346 2003 - John “Skip” Land III 1995 - Aubrey Cross Jr. * 1966– William E. Gaylor Jr. 2004 - Jack Nersinger ^ 1996 - Paul Wilke 1969– Lawrence J. Robinson 2005 – Jeff Le Mieux 1997 - John Williams #** Congratulations also to Brothers Theodore Brewer, Thomas Edelblute, Michael Lerman, Marco 1970– J. Russell Sackett Jr. # 2006 – Gene Marinelli 2000 - Derl Smith Metzger, David Wentzel, and Donald White for being passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft at a 1972– Henry N. Youngblood 2007 – Robert Wise 2001- Harrison Ragland Called Communication on August 13. Brother Jim Benjamin served as the Degree Master and 1973– James C. Hager 2008 – Jon G. Wolf 2002 - James Welch he and his team did an outstanding job in the ritual work. Several Brothers commented on how 1974– Dennie B. Adams 2009 – Reynaldo “Rey” Lozada 2003 - Robert Lang 1976– William A. Johnson III 2010 – John T. Griffin 2004 - Jerry J Russell well the degree was performed. So far, we have raised four new Master Masons this year and it 1977– James H. Hoover 2011 – Darren Denny 2005 - Michael J. Swatek looks like we may very well have six more to raise sometime in October or November. 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 We also had an Entered Apprentice Degree that was held at a Called Communication on Tues- 1983– Blair J. Evans # 1979 - Robert L. Kennedy 2011 - Mike Davenport day, August27. Brother Paul Ritchie served as the Degree Master for the EA Degree and, as 1984– Richard L. Cox 1980 - Frank Zirpoli Jr Phoenix #346 usual, the degree team performed very well. Those who were initiated included Michael M. 1985– George P. Prozzo 1981 - Jeffery Roberts # 2011 - Mike Davenport Bussell, III, Brian Engle, and Justin D. Fralick. Congratulations to these newly initiated Broth- 1988– Brian R. Mulcahy 1983 - Ronald K. O’Donnell 2012 - Roger “Dutch” Neihart 1989– Robert C. Goldstein 1984 - William Bieber ers. Hopefully, they too will become Master Masons by the end of this calendar year. 1992– Donald H. Terray 1985 - Thomas Koszoru 1994– Douglas J. Veches 1987 - Fred Soto Jr. # - DDGM Brother who seeks his instruction, counsel and advice. 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 2001 - Stephan Klabel 1993 - Harvey Lindhurst (Continued from Page 1) Worshipful Master Albert Dahlberg Senior Deacon Tyler 941-735-0761 Br. Paul Ritchie Br. William Hassler For September, we have stated communications on Tuesday September 3 and Tuesday September 17. Senior Warden 941-321-4367 941-374-7212 Br. Jim Benjamin Junior Deacon Lodge Instructor s The second of which is also Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Please plan to join us for these 941-780-3544 Br. Juan Sanchez R\W\Frank Albinson two meetings and enjoy the fellowship that comes with coming to a meeting. Junior Warden 941-330-5938 941-922-9311 Besides, we hope to have a little something special for our second Stated Communication in Br. Joseph Reynolds Senior Steward W\ Joseph Goggin September. 941-284-9936 Br Mike Nesta 941-323-3076 Treasurer 941-922-6935 Catechism Instructors W\ Allen Sorbie Junior Steward Br. William Hassler I would like to extend a special thanks to those Brothers who have served so well as instructors for 941-232-1494 Br. Thomas Griffith 941-374-7212 our Brothers who have advanced in their degree work. In particular, I wish to thank W:. Joe Goggin, Secretary 941-586-3580 Br. George Hoffman and Brothers Mark Brewer, Bill Hassler, George Hoffman, Dore’ Patlian, Scott Richards, Paul W\ Derl Smith Assistant Stewards 941-371-1209 Ritchie, and Juan Sanchez, for their time and efforts in helping all of our Brothers who were initiated 941-365-1350 Br. Daniel Goldberg Br. Juan Sanchez and advanced in their degree work. We have a great group of instructors and they are most knowl- Chaplain 941-928-4641 941-330-5938 Br. John McAllister Br. John King Br. Paul Ritchie edgeable as teachers of the Craft. Special thanks and appreciation also is extended to R:. W:. Frank 941-266-9850 941-232-3004 941-321-4367 Albinson who is always available to assist any officer, instructor, or Marshal Br. Richard Kyllonen Br. Mark Tishman W\ Roger “Dutch” Neihart 941-928-2852 941-302-4500 I would like to extend a special thanks to those Brothers who have served so well as instructors for 941-981-5449 Br. Scott Richards Trestle Board Manager our Brothers who have advanced in their degree work. In particular, I wish to thank W:. Joe Goggin, 941-822-1989 Bro. Omer Quesnel and Brothers Mark Brewer, Bill Hassler, George Hoffman, Dore’ Patlian, Scott Richards, Paul State of Florida Grand Lodge of F&AM Officers Ritchie, and Juan Sanchez, for their time and efforts in helping all of our Brothers who were initiated M:. W:. Danny R. Griffith, Grand Master -- 800-375-2339 and advanced in their degree work. We have a great group of instructors and they are most knowl- M:. W:. Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M, Grand Secretary -- 800-375-2339 edgeable as teachers of the Craft. Special thanks and appreciation also is extended to R:. W:. Frank 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 Albinson who is always available to assist any officer, instructor, or Brother who seeks his instruc- tion, counsel and advice. For September, we have stated communications on Tuesday September 3 and Tuesday September 17. Phoenix Lodge No. 346 September Schedule Tuesday, Sept. 3. -- Stated Communication; Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Cole Slaw, Beans, & dessert. The second of which is also Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Please plan to join us for these two meetings and enjoy the fellowship that comes with coming to a meeting. Saturday, Sept. 7. -- DDGM's Bowling Party, 12:00-2:00 pm, at Sarasota Lanes; open to family & friends. Besides, we hope to have a little something special for our second Stated Communication in Sept. Saturday, Sept. 14. -- Open Books at Sarasota Lodge No. 147, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lastly, I wish to thank Brother Chris Rich who so willingly agreed to be in charge of our Tuesday, Sept. 17 -- Stated Communication; Baked Ziti with sausage, salad, ice cream. Facebook page. Chris was formerly the webmaster for the State of Georgia and his background and experience is invaluable to our Lodge. Please check our Facebook page for our Monday, Sept. 30 -- Master Mason Degree Practice, 7:00 pm at the Lodge. activities and upcoming events. Tuesday, Oct. 1 -- Stated Communication; Past Masters Night with families. German food and des- sert, suggested donation $8.00 per person except for Past Masters and their ladies. Fraternally, Saturday, Oct. 5 -- Called Communication; Master Mason Degree, 9;00 am at Phoenix Lodge. W:. Al Dahlberg Worshipful Master Page 2 Page 3 Masonic Education PHOENIX LODGE NO. 346 F&AM 0 240 S. TUTTLE AVE., SARASOTA, FL $1 $1 0 INVITES YOU TO OUR FUND RAISER IN SUPPORT OF THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Why are we called Freemasons? RESURRECTION HOUSE SALVATION ARMY The name definitely dates back to the days when Masonry was almost wholly operative in character. Numerous explanations have been suggested, such as (a) masons worked in free TO BE HELD AT stone (which could be carved), and hence were called "free-stone masons", later shortened to "freemasons" (b) they were free men, not serfs; (c) they were free to move from place to place as they might desire; (d) they were given the freedom of the towns or localities in which they worked; (e) they were free of the rules and regulations that were usually im- 5425 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34201 posed upon members of guilds.