From the East
Hello to all my Brothers and Sisters,
I hope that all are doing well and enjoying the summer. I hope and pray that all is well with everyone and your family. We are more than half way through with my year as Worshipful Master, and not sure where the first half of the year has gone, or if I can remember it all, but surely know that I have enjoyed my time and met a lot of new people. Finally found the names out to many that knew mine. I have also gotten the opportunity to meet a lot of the older members of the lodge. Finally I gave my first 50 year Membership pin to Brother Husbands and that was special as that was my first time doing the ceremony and I think it went better than I had practiced it. We have been able to give out a few other years of service awards; I had others do the presentation as I was not certain I could do them correctly. Thank you to the Brothers who have helped me learn and have helped to build my confidence.
To other Brothers that have not been to lodge either this whole year or for a while, I want to invite you to a stated meeting, or a 3rd Saturday breakfast, or even to one of our catechism practices. The newer Brothers are looking for answers on the history of Fellowship lodge, as am I and the upcoming officers. And you, the older members have the answers.
Currently we have raised this year 5 Brothers we have 5 Fellow Crafts and 7 Entered Apprentices, and 2 petitions waiting for their time to come for their balloting. So as you can see we have been busy and active this year. We have a few fundraisers coming up and we surely could use a lot of support. We need our roof replaced and our A/C units so please be on the look out for that information coming up soon. This situation needs to be corrected quickly and currently our funds are nowhere near where we need them to be.
Lastly I want to welcome Mystic Chapter Order of the Eastern Star to our building. They come to us in need of shelter and the Craft has opened our doors to assist our Brothers and Sisters of Mystic.
I look forward to meeting more members of Fellowship Lodge, and I look forward to learning more of our history. Thank you for this amazing opportunity and thank you for the endless memories I have made and will look forward to making for the rest of the year.
Fraternally,
Junior Torres, WM
From the West
Brothers, I would like to thank everyone for a great half of the year. I would also like to thank my Lodge for electing me as their Senior Warden, and giving me a chance to attend Grand Lodge. It was an amazing experience, and I look forward to attending them in the future. I’m in the process of putting together a fund raiser to help with our building fund. We will be holding a Chili Cook-off Challenge. The date is yet to be determined, but will be in September. In our next trestle board article I will provide more details. I will also include information on how to enter the contest. Finally, petitions coming in have slowed down, but we have received a few within the past month. So, if you know of any good men, please invite them to one of our functions. Also, if you need anything please give one of your officers a call, or send us an e-mail.
Fraternally,
Sean Fontaine SW
From the South
My Brothers and Sisters,
I hope all is well with each of you and your families. First, please join me in welcoming Mystic Chapter Order of the Eastern Star to our family at the Lodge. Last night at the Palma Ceia Eastern Star meeting, Steve Edson and I spoke to them about our Bowling Tournament on September 18th, and I must say they were very excited about it and from the sounds of it ready to take on the other Ladies Organizations. Alright Brothers, it's time to get our teams ready. Remember that we have a family night coming up on June 29th. I do believe that is all I have for you this month.
For you that bowl, we are looking to have bowling teams of both Brothers and Sisters. Brothers against Brothers and Sisters against Sisters. Open to all in Zone 6 comprising of Masonic districts 20, 21, 22, and 23 to be held on September 18th. Flyers with location and time to follow at a later time, so get your teams together and practice if you want. This is sure to be a social fun time and fellowship amongst Brothers and Sisters for all.
So be careful on the Fourth of July weekend and may God bless you all.
Steven Plotz JW
From the desk of the Secretary
Brothers,
First I want to welcome Mystic Chapter #110 OES, who became part of our family meeting at Fellowship on June 21st.
Masonic Leadership Training classes will be held on Saturdays in July, August, September, and October, which are open to all Master Masons. The classes are designed to provide training for all chairs and enable a Master Mason on the sidelines to be elected to the East with confidence. The present officers are expected to attend the classes, but open to all Master Masons who desire the education. Some of the topics to be covered are duties of the elected and appointed positions, setting up and maintaining a budget, proper procedure of handling petitions and candidates thru the degrees. Check the schedule in the announcements area for dates and times.
Delinquent dues notices are going out, so if you have not yet paid your dues please do so before you get your notice.
Stephen Edson PM/SEC
From the Chaplain
Keep the family of Most Worshipful Wally Dawson in your prayers for the loss of Wally. Also we lost Worshipful John “Jack” Greenslade last month as well.
If you know of any sickness or distress let the Master, secretary, or myself know. We all know power of prayer, so let us increase the power of prayer and we can let the person know with a card too.
Jerry Torgerson, P.M. Chaplain torgystoy1@aol.com
Prayer List for all our Brothers and Sisters:
Manuella Valenti (She has moved to an assisted living facility.)
Norman Nelson, PRP, Century Court (Norm is on dialysis 3 times a week )
Olga Kelly, PM Palma Ceia Chapter
Departed Brothers & Sisters
Fellowship Lodge
John "Jack"E. Greenslade
Amaranth
Eastern Star
White Shrine
Announcements
Masonic Leadership Training schedule 8:00AM—12:00 PM
July 31st Nitram Lodge No. 188
August 14th Fellowship Lodge No. 265
September 11th Clearwater Lodge No. 127
October 23rd Tampa Lodge No. 240
Bowling tournament on September 18th
For Brothers, Sisters, family and friends
District 22 Official Visit Schedule
July 3rd—High Twelve 317
Memorial Lodge No. 23
Brothers and Sisters Memorial Lodge is set up to perform memorial services for a deceased Sojourner and assist local Lodges in Masonic memorial and funeral services. With 17 Lodges in Hillsborough county we only have a few attend the services. We need more to help in these services and to become members so we can contact you when a service is needed. Membership is open to any member of any Lodge and the dues are only $5.00 per year.
Come to the 3rd Saturday breakfast at Fellowship Lodge and attend Memorial Lodge following the breakfast. Breakfast starts at 8:00 AM and Memorial Lodge is at 10:00 AM.
From our Sisters
Palma Ceia Chapter # 243, Order of the Eastern Star
Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 8:00 PM
Honor Night for Sister Judy Covey, Associate Grand Conductress is on the 10th
of July at the Zendah Grotto, tickets are $20, we will be having lasagna, salad,
Cuban bread & dessert; contact Patrice at 813-300-3302 if you need a ticket.
There will be a Green Tea on the 11th of July from 2-4 pm here at Palma Ceia
Chapter honoring Sister Judy Covey. We will have a variety of teas and desserts,
please join us for fun and fellowship.
The District 20 honoring of Rob Morris will be a covered dish dinner on the
29th of August, 2 pm at Palma Ceia Chapter.
We are still selling tickets for the Christmas Money Tree decorated by Sister
Joan Hundley, the drawing will be on December 8, 2010 the night of our Official
Inspection.
We are saddened with the loss of Sister Beatrice Rodriquez and Brother Stanley Smythe. Please keep their families in your prayers. Also keep Olga Kelly, Manuella Valenti and Opal Johnson in your prayers.
We will be in Recess for July and August, but don’t forget to put the Rob Morris picnic on your calendar for Aug. 29th at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Lodge.
Patrice Barker, WM
Century Court # 58, Order of the Amaranth
Meetings 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
May and June were busy months for our Court. The Grand Court session was May 26-29th in Jacksonville, Fl. Our own SK Douglas Harris was installed as Grand Warder and HL Judy Barnes was elected and installed as Associate Grand Conductress. Congratulations to them both.
At our meeting on June 2nd, we honored our Grand Appointments . On June 16th we initiated Theda (Ted)Tooma, installed SK Fred Shelton, Gr. Rep of W. Virginia, SK Norm Nelson, DGRP and HL Arlene Nelson, DGRM, installed HL Arlene Nelson, Trustee and honored Fathers. We will be dark in July and August for summer break. The Amaranth State School of Instruction will be held on August 21st at Largo Court. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. There will be pastries for breakfast and Largo Court will be selling luncheon tickets.
The members of Century Court would also like to welcome Mystic Chapter #110 OES to the family here at Fellowship Lodge. We are sure you will be a welcome addition and look forward to working with you with all the activities and things that go on at the Lodge.
We hope you all have a great summer and come back rested and ready for the rest of the year.
Cathy Edson, RM
Lebanon Shrine #6, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Meetings 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:45 PM
We are all looking forward to our summer break. Come back in September all refreshed and relaxed. In the upcoming trestle board I will have information to share with you regarding our upcoming Ceremonial. Stay safe and enjoy your summer! We would like to extend a HEARTY WELCOME to Mystic Chapter.
Georgia Deshong WHP
Message from Mystic #110, Order of the Eastern Star
Mystic would like to thank Fellowship Lodge for welcoming us into their fold. We are very excited about our new beginning for Mystic. We are gearing up to help out with the Bowling Fundraiser. Are you Masons ready to get beat by OES?
Our move went very smoothly. A special thanks goes to all our members who came and helped out. Especially Steve and Cathy Edson.
Mystic Chapter will be having a Yard Sale at Sister Mary Louise Shattles home @14003 Middleton Way
In Carrolwood on Saturday July 17, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Have a wonderful and safe summer and we will see you at the Rob Morris Picnic Sunday August 29th @ 2:00 PM.
Mary Burt WM Don Burt WP
July 2010
5th, 19th—White Shrine 7:45 PM
1st, 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 29th —Degree Practice
7th District School of Instruction 7:30 PM
12th—Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting
13th, 27th—Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
17th—3rd Saturday Breakfast 8:00—10:00 AM
17th—Mystic Yard Sale at 14003 Middleton Way
Carrolwood 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
23rd—Masters and Wardens 7:30 PM
31st—Masonic Leadership Training 8:00 AM Nitram Lodge, St Petersburg
August 2010
3rd, 5th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 26th —Degree Practice
4th—District School of Instruction 7:30 PM
9th—Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting
10th, 24th—Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
14th—Masonic Leadership Training 8:00AM Fellowship
21st—3rd Saturday Breakfast 8:00—10:00 AM
27th—Masters and Wardens 7:30 PM
29th—Rob Morris Picnic 2:00 PM
31st—Family night covered dish Dinner 6:30 PM