From the East
First I want to thank everybody for helping make this a successful and memorable year. Please support the next Master as you have done this year.
We got a quote on replacing the roof over the lobby and dinning room along with replacing the A/C units for the same area. Combined it will be in the neighborhood of $30,000 dollars. If more of us sign up to work a concession stand at Raymond James stadium in a little over a year we can pay for the roof and A/C units. 4 of us worked the Nov. 8th game and had fun even though it was work.
Congratulations to Jason Papy on being raised to Master Mason Dec. 1st.
Dec. 6th at 2:00 PM we will be decorating the Lodge for Christmas, so come help in the fun and getting in the spirit of the season. Christmas party will be Dec. 12th. Pictures with Santa between 5:00 and 6:00. Dinner at 6:00 and Entertainment at 7:00. Donations for the Christmas dinner will be posted on the website and will be updated as they come in. If you don’t have access to the site please call me as we will have a sheet with what has come in so far.
Installation of officers will be Jan. 9th. At 9:00 AM to allow time for other activities on the same day.
Election of officers will be on Dec. 8th at our stated meeting.
Stephen Edson WM
If you have e-mail please give us your e-mail address so we can update our records. Also let us know if you want the Trestleboard via e-mail or through the mail.
Stephen Edson WM
From the South
At our most recent stated meeting a lot was accomplished. Getting the electrical brought up to code and fixed on the roof. That is a must! Voted on getting all 9 air conditioning units maintained and tuned up and cleaned. Got a report as to what the cost would be to remove, replace 3 A/C units. Got a report as to what the cost will be to replace the roof above the lobby and the dining room. Brothers the combine total of getting our roof and A/C units is about $30,000! Which needs to be done at the same time. This is why I will stress the need to attend, support and represent the lodge at all fund raisers so that we maybe able to get this done.
Brother Papy give back his Fellow Craft Catechism and was accepted by the craft. He is now awaiting his Master Mason Degree which will be on December 1st.
I do have open spots for any Brothers that would like to take part. Especially in the second part.
The Brothers that worked the Raymond James concession stand reported on the activity. They had a good time, but would like to see more Brothers take part in the next game.
The Next game is Sunday December 13th If you are able to assist with this please email me.
Dates to remember:
December 1st : M M Degree
December 3rd Shrine Ritual Practice (need help)
December 5th (Shriner class with some Fellowship brothers)
DECEMBER 6th decorate lodge for Christmas
DECEMBER 8th: Stated Meeting (ELECTIONS)
DECEMBER 15th STATED MEETING!
Fraternally,
Junior Torres JW
From the Chaplain
Please let me know if you know of anyone that has been ill, needs cards, phone calls or visits from the chaplain. I can’t fulfill my responsibilities as Chaplain if I don’t get the information.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!.
Fraternally,
Lewis McCaffrey Chaplain
Departed Brothers & Sisters
Fellowship Lodge
White Shrine
Robert Lastinger
From our Sisters
Amaranth
Meetings
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Our Official Visit on Nov. 4th with our Grand Royal Matron, HL Janet St. Jacques and Grand Royal Patron, SK Steven P. Weinkrantz was very well attended and great fun for all. HL Rachel TerZino and her team did a wonderful job with the dinner as always. Thanks to all of those who helped to make this a success. HL Janet did the honors in the drawing for the hot air balloon ride and the winner was...Estelle Stout, Mystic 110 OES. (see photo, pg 1)
If you have not gotten your tickets for the Keys In Toyland dinner on Dec. 5th honoring HL Kathy Seichko, Grand AM, please contact HL Judith Barnes.
Mark your calendars for Amaranth Masonic Home Day, Jan. 10th at 9:00 AM. Call SK James Long,chairman for information.
Welcome to our newest member, HL Francis Baldwin by reinstatement.
Continue to keep SK Norm Nelson, RP in your prayers. He has been in the hospital again but we were happy to see him at the last meeting.
AND THE WINNER IS………
Sister Estelle Stout was the winner of the balloon ride drawing by Century Court # 58 Order of the Amaranth. She took her ride on Tuesday, Nov. 17th. Pictured left to right—Rachael TerZino, Estelle and Howard Stout. Steve and Cathy Edson were part of the “chase crew” and were there for take-off and landing. The ride was donated by Celebration Aviation of Tampa, FL and you can just barely see the head of the pilot, David Justice in the background
Eastern Star
Meetings
2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 8:00 PM
Our initiation ceremony for Victoria Cain-Stuhl and Jeff Stuhl at our meeting on Nov. 11th went very well. We did have to have quite a few pro-tems because so many were either out of town or ill. Thanks to those who helped to make this a success.
We also are selling raffle tickets for a chance on a Christmas tree decorated by Sister Joan Hundley with $50.00 in cash. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Please contact Patrice Barker if you would like to purchase tickets. We will not draw until December, 2010 at our official inspection.
The first meeting in December is the 9th and we will be doing our Christmas card exchange and everyone needs to bring a baked “goody” to exchange. We will have bags for everyone to take some home.
Please keep in your prayers: June Lovejoy, Olga Kelly, Opal Johnson, Manuela Valenti and Lou Torgerson.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
White Shrine
Meetings
1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:45 PM
Upcoming events: Mark your calendar for a reception and banquet for Shirley Curtin, SNP on February 6th.
And our Official Inspection along with Largo Shrine will be held on Monday, February 8th at 7:30 PM at Lebanon Shrine. We will be doing the opening and closing.
We are happy to report that Soj. Helen Beberstein is now back at home and was at our meeting on November 16th. Congratulations on her 96th birthday on Nov 2nd.
Our WHP Yvonne Orcutt and WOS Kenneth Orcutt have been out of town for the last month helping with their new grandchildren-triplets. Congrats.
Lebanon Shrine brought back the plaque again from the Florida State White Shrine Association held on October 24th in Orlando.
Welcome to Soj. Elaine Trautman by Demit. We are sorry for the loss of Soj. Robert Lastinger and $20 was donated in his honor to the Material Objective by Lebanon Shrine #6.
December
1st,3rd, 10th, 15th, 17th,—Degree Practice
2nd, 16th—Amaranth 7:30 PM
6th—Decorate the Lodge for Christmas 2:00 PM
7th, 21st—White Shrine 7:45 PM
8th—ELECTION OF OFFICERS 7:30 PM
8th, 15th—Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
9th, 23rd—Eastern Star 8:00 PM
12th— Christmas Party 5:00 PM
14th—Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting
3rd Saturday Breakfast resumes January 16th
20th—Masters and Wardens 7:30 PM
January 2010
9th— Installation of Officers 9:00 AM
5th,7th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th —Degree Practice
6th, 20th—Amaranth 7:30 PM
4th, 18st—White Shrine 7:45 PM
12th, 26th—Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
13th, 27th—Eastern Star 8:00 PM
11th—Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting
16th—3rd Saturday Breakfast 8:00—10:00 AM
22nd—Masters and Wardens 7:30 PM