From the East
We initiated Jason Papy on Sept. 15th. Congratulations to Junior Torres, Sean Fontaine, and Steve Plotz on their Master Mason Catechism.
Their apron presentations are to be at the Sept. 29th Family night dinner.
Thanks to all who have donated to help with the ROOF, A/C and floor projects. As of now we have enough in the building fund to pay the roofer for the repairs that have been completed so far. Quotes for A/C servicing and repair are being gathered at this time. Donations are going well for the floor project.
A big thanks to John Amato for keeping the grass mowed and trimmed.
We have had two petitions come in and more on the way. It is great to see the Lodge growing and more degree’s coming soon, so keep watching for them as we progress to the end of the year.
On October 25th we will have a fund-raising spaghetti dinner to start a roof replacement fund. This is greatly needed, as some of our roof is rusting from the bottom and caving in creating leaks—thus the ongoing repairs. We actually have three separate roofs and as we build the fund we can concentrate on the worst first and go from there.
District school has been moved from J.F. Swartzel to Community Lodge.
In fellowship & brotherly love,
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 West
From the South
Hello Brothers,
I hope that everyone is found in good health and that your families are as well.
I would like to say that Brother Fontaine, Brother Plotz, and I have all successfully given back our Master Mason catechism. I want to tell you and them that I am very proud of them.
On Tuesday September 15th we initiated Jason Papy. I want to congratulate him on taking his first step, and cannot wait to get started in teaching you your catechism. I want to thank the degree team for your hard work and efforts.
I have not received many email addresses so I am once again asking for Brothers to send me your email address. This will not be for solicitation or junk emails. My email address is jtorres@shrinenet.org.
Also if you have not been to lodge in a while let us know how you are doing. We are interested!
Fraternally,
Junior Torres JW
Just a Note: It was so good to see such a great crowd of new and familiar faces at the 3rd Saturday Breakfast. Our attendance has been growing and everyone seems to enjoy the food and fellowship. Thanks to our great cooks, kitchen and clean-up crew for their dedication and support of the cause. Come join us, you’ll be glad you did!!!
From the Chaplain
I am happy to report there have been no deaths or serious illness to report or at least none of which I have heard.
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.
Fraternally,
Lewis McCaffrey Chaplain
Departed Brothers & Sisters
Fellowship Lodge
Wallace Butler
Charles Watters
White Shrine
Thomas Comfort, PWOS
Alice Wagner
From our Sisters
Amaranth
Meetings
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Summer has ended and we are back hard at work It is great to be back. Our Official Inspection was held on Sept. 16th under the direction of HL Kay Woodall, Grand Lecturer. All officers were present with the exception of one. Thanks for all your hard work. Attending the State School of Instruction on Sept. 19 in New Port Richey were HL Arlene Nelson, RM: SK Norm Nelson, RP, HL Rachel TerZino, HL Dorothy Long , SK Jim Long and HL Judy Barnes.
Our fund raiser is underway with the sale of chances at $5.00 each for a hot air balloon ride donated by Celebration Aviation. Get your tickets soon, we will be drawing at our Official Visit on Nov. 4th. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM and tickets are $8.00 each. Contact HL Carol Nelson at 727-526-2987 for reservations by October 28th. Plan to attend and meet our Grand Royal Matron, Janet St Jacques and Grand Royal Patron, Steven P Weinkrantz.
Eastern Star
Meetings
2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 8:00 PM
Our break has ended and everyone was welcomed back for the rest of our year. It was good to see you all.
Friends night was held on Sept. 23rd and we were delighted to have the line officers from Mystic serving for our line officers. Also, the other officers had their friends there as well.
We will be holding a practice for our official inspection on Sunday, Oct. 18th at 2:00 PM. Our official inspection is October 28th at 8:00 PM under the direction of Sister Harriet Peeples, Associate Grand Conductress. Dinner will be at 6:30 PM and the cost of tickets are $7.50. Deadline to purchase tickets is October 25th. Please contact Patrice Barker at 300-3302.
Please keep Sister Alice Lanier, PWGM in your prayers, she is recovering from a broken leg and gall bladder surgery and is now at John Knox Village. Also under the weather are June Lovejoy, Fred Shelton , Olga Kelly, Opal Johnson, Les Alonzo and Lillian Haslinger.
White Shrine
Meetings
1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:45 PM
Welcome back after your summer break. We came back and went right in to our first meeting on Sept. 21st. We held our Ceremonial for our candidate, Addie Kimbril with the help of Guiding Star Shrine of Brooksville. Guiding Star Shrine also had a candidate receiving the degree. Everyone did a great job and the Ceremonial was beautiful and very moving.
Upcoming events: Mark your calendar for a reception and banquet for Shirley Curtin, SHP 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. Lebanon Shrine will be in charge of the opening and closing.
Also, our sympathy to the family of Thomas Comfort, PWS who passed away recently.
October
1st, 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 29th—Degree Practice
7th, 21st—Amaranth 7:30 PM
5th, 19th—White Shrine 7:45 PM
13th, 27th—Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
14th, 28th—Eastern Star 8:00 PM
12th—Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting
17th—3rd Saturday Breakfast 8:00—10:00 AM
23rd—Masters and Wardens 7:30 PM
25th—Spaghetti dinner 11:00 AM—2:00 PM
November
3rd, 5th, 12th, 17th, 19th,—Degree Practice
4th, 18th—Amaranth 7:30 PM
2nd, 16th—White Shrine 7:45 PM
10th, 24th—Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
11th, 25th—Eastern Star 8:00 PM
9th—Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting
21st—3rd Saturday Breakfast 8:00—10:00 AM
20th—Masters and Wardens 7:30 PM
26th—Thanksgiving