TRESTLE BOARD

June 2013
Vol. VII Issue V

LEESBURG LODGE No. 58

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF FLORIDA 200 Richey Road Leesburg, Florida 34748 Phone: 352-787-5696
Chartered January 15th, 1868

Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Each Month at 7:00pm

Officers for 2013

Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Tyler Chaplain Marshal Organist Lodge Instructor Lodge Historian Librarian WMJim Angelos . . . . . . ...255 -1724 W John Haas (Tina).... 360-9114 Br. Saul Goodkin (JoAnne)... 551-7212 RW Ken Graves (Jean) ........ 787-9538 W Hank DeBerry (Paula).... 430-0238 Lodge ........................................ 787-5696 Bro. Ron Glover..874-9504 Br. Jeff Lamb (Sherri).... 753 -0277 Br. Wayne Reynolds........407-484-0096 WJim Campbell (Becky) .. Br. Jim Reynolds Jr. 407-579-4715 787-8875 Br. Cy Stearns.....217-1953 R W Joseph T. Price ... 787-0652 W Larry Duff (Brenda).874-2164

Committees for 2013

Board of Relief Chairman WMJim Angelos, WJohn Haas, JW Saul Goodkin Lodge Property Chairman WJohn Haas, JW Saul Goodkin, WTom Russell, WDon McIntyre Finance - Investments & Budget Chairman WJohn Haas, RW Ken Graves, WTom Russell, WLarry Duff, WEd Davison, WJim Angelos Vigilance Chairman JW Saul Goodkin, JD Jeff Lamb, Chap Jim Reynolds Jr Charity & Scholarships Chairman RW Joe Price, Sec. WHank DeBerry, Chaplin James Reynolds Jr. Education Chairman WHank DeBerry, JW Saul Goodkin, Tyler WJames Campbell Lodge Mentors Chairman WLarry Duff, WHank DeBerry, all Past Masters Catechism Chairman WDon McIntyre, Sr., WRandy Jesmok Petitions Chairman W Hank DeBerry, all members Investigations W John Haas, RW Ken Graves, JW Saul Goodkin Funeral Chairman James Reynolds Jr, JW Saul Goodkin, RWKen Graves, Officers & Members Activities & Awards Chairman WM Jim Angelos, WJohn Haas, JW Saul Goodkin Officers meet at 6:00pm, first stated meeting, Committee Chairman meet the second meeting of each month for business and planning.
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Trestle Board WHank DeBerry (Paula).. 330-7311 Trestle Board Printing Leesburg Printing .. 787-3348 Mike Mason

Living Past Masters

Charles Porter 1959 G. Kiser Hardaway 1964 Jack Holloway 1968 RWRay Richardson 1969* RWJoseph H. Sellers 1970* William Ed Davison 1974 Robert H. Smith 1977 RWColin Crews 1980^* H. C. Connell 1985 RWTheodore Jansen 1986* RWJoseph T. Price 1987* Michael Dozier 1988 John H. Meier V 1989 Jay A. Frizzell, Jr. 1992 Raleigh Sorenson 1993/1994 Don Barfield 1996 Tom Russell 1997/1998/2002 Mervyn Harris 1999 RWKenneth Graves 2000* Robert H. Browning 2003/2004 RWDennis Ricker 2005/2007^* Roland P. Gibson 2006 Bill Green 2008 Richard Ecott 2009 Donald McIntyre, Sr. 2010 Randall Jesmok 2011 Larry Duff 2012

Affiliated Past Masters

Carl Anzelmo Henry DeBerry MWJoseph Brearley Jack Delauter Robert C. Gleckler Robert Kennedy Garry Lee Clifford Moore Frank Peregrin Glenn A. Reynolds*^ Edwin Robbins Robert L. Welch Forest Case* Wayne Parks Fred Lint Raymond D Trudeau ^ Past District Instructor * Past DDGM

18th Masonic District

DDGM District Instructor RW Erik Forholt RW Dana Bishop

LIGHT FROM THE EAST WM JAMES ANGELOS

, Brothers, since this is going to press on May 26, some of this is going to be old news. We had some bad news in May as we found out that our Lodge insurance was not going to be renewed by the company we had been using. The Officers have been in contact with the agent and there have been several bids going all the way up to $11,500.00 for the same insurance we had paid $4,600.00 for, the previous year. We are currently looking at a Fraternal Disaster Mutual Fund, Inc., which will give us good coverage at about the same price we had been paying. Termites were discovered in the attic and after obtaining 4 bids, we hired Massey Pest Control and that problem is solved. They treated in the attic and outside around the building and they have guaranteed that we wont have any more problems or they will fix them again. In the kitchen our stove repairs and updates to the steam table were completed and signed off. Now the icemaker has decided to give up the ghost and stop making ice. The current icemaker is a model that is larger than needed so it was decided to go with a smaller model and bids are being received on that, as this goes to press. This will save money and give us a reliable source of ice for the dinners and breakfasts we put on monthly. Now the last problem, hopefully, is the fact that the A/C has gone out in the Lodge room. This unit is 30+ years old and has gotten tired. Again, bids are being sought for the replacement of this unit as we have been told that repairs would not be a lasting solution to the problem. We are currently seeking four bids before proceeding and to our appendant bodies we apologize for the heat and inconvenience. Brothers, these things are the tip of the iceberg and are a result of not doing proper upkeep and preventive maintenance on the units when needed over a long period of time. On a lighter note, The Masters BBQ is coming up on the 20th of this month and I encourage you all to attend and have some great food and fellowship! I look for ward to seeing you at the Lodge on the 20th. I will report on Grand Lodge in next months Trestle Board and I am sure there will be a lot to report. Until then May the Blessings of Heaven rest upon You! W Jim Angelos Chaplins Corner We are saddened by the recent loss of one of our Honorary Members, WGarry B. Lee passed away suddenly on May 22. He and his music will be missed in Lodge. Brothers, let us send our thoughts and prayers to the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. There is an appeal from the Masonic Service Association to donate funds to the Relief effort. The Lodge in Moore, Oklahoma was completely flattened and there is nothing left of it. There are also quite a few Brothers in that Lodge who have been left without homes or possessions. We should be looking for ways to help aide and assist our distressed Brother Masons. Please consider a donation to the cause. If you havent noticed there is a 53 trailer sitting in the Lodge parking lot. This is going to be filled with donations to the Oklahoma disaster victims. Be sure and watch for news on when to bring in items to donate. When it is filled, it will be heading to Oklahoma with an escort. Chaplin, Jim Reynolds
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From the West

W John Haas
Brethren, we have been honored to have many famous men who belonged to the Craft and brought attention to our Fraternity. There have been presidents, military leaders, and a host of actors. All of which represents the best Masonry has to offer, but to me there was one individual who by his words and actions brought more to our Craft than many others. This person was the writer Rudyard Kipling. Some of his works include Jungle Book, Captains Courageous, and The Man Who Would be King. The year was 1885 and the place India where Kipling would become a member of Lodge of Hope and Perseverance #782. Kipling wrote that he was made a Mason by dispensation (being underage) because the Lodge was in need of a good Secretary. At the Lodge he meets Muslim, Hindus, Sikhs, and Jews. Kipling writes that he was entered by a Hindu, passed by a Mohammed and raised by an Englishman. They met on the level and the only difference anyone would notice was at banquet when some of the Brethren could not eat certain foods based on religious beliefs. I find this to be pretty profound. Here are a group of men from different backgrounds coming together for a common belief in Masonry. Would not the world be a better place if things were still that simple? Kiplings belief in Masonry reflects greatly in his writing. First are his poems The Mother Lodge and Banquet Night which are wholly Masonic, then there are his Masonic-based stories such as The Man Who Would be King and Kim. Kipling never hesitated to include Masonic suggestions in any of his writings. For Kipling there seems to be a quality within Freemasonry that appeals to him. His biographer writes Freemasonry with its cult of common actions, its masculine self-sufficiency, its language of symbols, provides him with a natural setting for his social ideals. Brethren, Kipling was a Craft Mason who practiced what he had learned in the Lodge. Maybe we should also practice the lessons of Freemasonry and make ourselves better men If you havent seen the movie The Man Who Would be King based on Kiplings book, I would recommend that you get a copy for your viewing enjoyment.

From the Secretarys Desk

W Hank DeBerry
Hello again Brothers! It is that time of year again when I have the distasteful duty of sending out over-due dues notices to those Brothers who have either forgotten or are unable to pay their dues. Brothers, when you signed your petition, there was a section on the petition that stated that if you were elected to receive the degrees of Freemasonry, you would promptly pay your dues before the end of the Masonic year. That year ended on the 27th of December last year and all dues were payable at that time. To date we have 48 Brothers that have not paid their 2013 dues and that means we are $4800.00 short at this time. Brothers, your dues are needed to keep this Lodge running and keep the lights on. Also, the contribution to the Masonic Home for those same Brothers comes to $340.40. This money is needed to help run the Masonic Home which is Your home. We are a dying fraternity Brothers, if you dont step up and help out, we will be gone. I was told today that there are only 4050 Masons in the entire state of Florida because that is who you see at all the functions around the state. The same people all the time. As you all have been informed, there has been a horrendous disaster in Oklahoma. The Lodge in Moore, Oklahoma was leveled by an EF5 tornado. Living in Florida, we too, are subject to Mother Natures wrath in the form of hurricanes, so we should know what those Brothers are going through. The Brothers in that Lodge need our help so please when you are asked, give as generously as you are able. I was very pleased to see the 16th Masonic District Degree team come to Leesburg Lodge and put on the Rusty Nail Degree on May 18th. They did a fantastic job and it was most informative, even to an old war-horse. Pictures on page 16. There is much information that is needed to get out to all the Brothers of the Lodge and I urge you all to come to Lodge and find out what is happening. We would like to have a full house all the time in Lodge but sadly that hasnt been the case lately. We have solved the termite problem and are working on the air conditioning problem, so now we move on to other issues. Come out and help us solve them. Fraternally,

W Hank DeBerry

From the South Bro. Saul Goodkin

My Brothers, it is always a good thing to see your smiling faces at our communications and especially at our dinners and breakfasts. We have had moderate success with the new breakfast date and times but we need your help. We moved the breakfast to accommodate more of the Brothers who had to work during the week and I am sorry to report, that they have not been coming. If you know of a Brother that hasnt been to our First Saturday Breakfast, give him a nudge and ask him to come on down and have some really good morning food and fellowship. Our Sunday dinners havent faired much better but we are holding our own there. Always need more folks to show up and help get rid of some fine cooked vittles. Many thanks go out to Larry Duff and Wayne Reynolds for their cooking expertise on the line. We have the stove and steam table repaired and in tip top shape so no more problems there (cross your fingers). Grand Lodge was great fun and I look forward to it again next year. Thank you again for electing me this year and I look forward to seeing you all at our meals. Junior Warden - Saul Goodkin

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES June

June 1st - First Saturday Breakfast 8-10:00AM June 4th - Stated Communication 7:00PM June 5th - Lake/Sumter York Rite - 7:30PM June 6th - OES Chapter 84 Mtg -7:30 PM June 9th - Second Sunday Dinner 11:30-1:15 PM June 10th - Rainbow Mtg - Mt Dora - 7:30 PM June 12th - York Rite Commandry - 7:30 PM June 12th - Open Books - Tavares 6:30-9:00 PM June 18th - Stated Communication - 7:00 PM June 19th - Masters & Wardens The Villages 7:30pm June 24th - Rainbow Mtg - Mt Dora - 7:30 PM June 26th - School of Inst.- The Villages 7:30PM

Scottish Rite www.OcalaSR.com or www.SROrlando.com

Ocala Scottish Rite meets the first Monday of each month, at 7:30pm.at Ocala Scottish Rite Center, 3632 NE 7th Street, Ocala, Fl. Orlando Scottish Rite meets at 1485 Grand Road, Winter Park, Fla. on the 4th Friday of each month, except, November, which is on the third Friday and dark in December, meetings at 7:30pm.

June Birthdays
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York Rite Bodies

A Continuation of the Blue Lodge www.flgyr.org Ocala York Rite Bodies Meetings at Belleview Lodge No. 95 Ocala Chapter No. 13 - Meets Second Wednesday of January, March, May, September and November beginning at 7:30 PM. Ocala Council No. 22 - R&S Masters - Meets Second Wednesday of February, April, June, October and December beginning at 7:30 PM. Ocala Commandry No. 19 - Knights Templar - Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Lake/Sumter York Rite Bodies - Meetings at Leesburg Lodge 58 Eustis Chapter No. 33, Meets on the first Wednesday at 7:30 PM Golden Triangle Council No. 28Royal & Select Masters Meets first Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Chapter and Council will alternate on who begins first. Triangle Commandery No. 38 Knights TemplarMeets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM, except in July and August.

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Harvey Chase Edward Sowden Gregory Connell Clifford Moore Bascom Tucker Jr. Richard Follett Jr. James Ferguson Blair Gingrich Ted Jansen Jerry Stegall John Schneider Wayne Longo Dallas Douma Jr. Theodore Patten Jr. David Raber Ronal Colletti Ken Graves

A fellow cant keep people from having a bad opinion of him, but he can keep them from being right about it.
- Unknown -

Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 84

Lady Elizabeth Eldridge PM Worthy Matron W Roland Gibson PPWorthy Patron Lady Paula DeBerry PMSecretary W Robert Welch PGP Treasurer Meetings 1st Thursday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of July, August and September. Meets at Leesburg Lodge No. 58. May 2, 2013 - Honor Night for Mothers and Grand Chapter Reports from the Officers. Editors Note: All articles and information must be received by the editor prior to the 23rd of the publishing month for inclusion in the next issue. Articles can be e-mailed to: hdeberry@embarqmail.com

2013 TRESTLE BOARD SPONSORS

YOUR NAME HERE - INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE FOR ONLY $20.00 Current year or any part thereof - HELP US KEEP YOU INFORMED!

Bob and Carolyn Browning Leo and Patsy Blum Ken and Jean Graves Betsy Jordon Jim Angelos Forrest and Ann Case Pete and Nancy Taylor Joe Sellers Randy and Joye Jesmok Thomas and Lyn Russell Terry and Judy Shook Dick and Jackie Frazier Mike and Judy Hartman OES Chapter 84 Gareth and Maria Rouillard Bob Fickies Arthur L. Burke

Robert and Wilma Braun Richard and Marjorie Jones Hank and Paula DeBerry John and Tina Haas Saul and Joanne Goodkin Richard Ecott Theodore Patten Larry and Brenda Duff Joseph and Anna Brearly Jack Welch Penturff Pedro Arroyo Clifford and Carolyn Frazier Ed and Pat Kerr George and Ruth Wikane RW Joseph T. Price Ron Glover Ed Spencer

Dean and Linda Sever Tom and Barbara Mansur George Shoemaker Don and Nina McIntyre Todd and Eva Ball Bill and Sharen Aston Jim Weekley Edwin and Wanda Robbins Jim Cass Joe Schlegal Sam and Karen Getter Lee and Donna Frazier Robert and Glenda Knott Kenneth Hamilton Jim and Becky Campbell Mid FL Lakes Hi-12 #522

If you would like to be a sponsor in 2013, please see the secretary with your donation. Your donations are applied to the monthly mailing costs of the Trestle Board, we need 60 sponsors to cover the yearly mailing costs. Sponsorship is $20.00 for the year or any part thereof. Our Goal for this year is 60 sponsors. Please consider a sponsorship.

"You get out of Masonry only what you put in it."

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HIGH TWELVE Meeting Times & Locations

Hawthorne Masonic High Twelve No. 547 Meets at 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at Golden Corral, 1720 Citrus Blvd. (Hwy 27/441) Leesburg, FL. Tel: 352728-3911. Tri-County Masonic High Twelve meets 10:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday of each month at La Hacienda Recreation Center, The Villages. Reservations for lunch due by the Thursday before the meeting, call Rita at 750-5561.

RAINBOW ASSEMBLY No. 79 at Mt. Dora

Lets not forget the young Ladies of our local Rainbow Chapter. They need our support. We should also remember they are the future of our Ladies organizations and future leaders in our communities. Meetings are at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at Mt. Dora Lodge. Know a young Lady who might want to join, you can contact Chapter Mom Debbie Dyer at 407908-6973 or Chapter Dad Warren Shippee at 321689-6661. Attend a meeting and be impressed.

Freemasonry embraces the highest moral laws and will bear the test of any system of ethics of philosophy ever promulgated for the uplift of man -General Douglas MacArther-

There is no doubt in my mind that Masonry is the cornerstone of America. - 33 Dave Thomas Founder of Wendys restaurants

18th MASONIC DISTRICT LODGES Stated Communication Meetings

Leesburg No. 58 Umatilla No. 65 Clermont No. 226 Eustis No. 85 Villages No. 394 Tavares No. 234 Wildwood No. 92 Groveland No. 190 Mt. Dora No. 238 1st and 3rd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Monday 1st and 3rd Monday 2nd and 4th Monday 2nd Monday 2nd and 4th Tuesday 2nd and 4th Tuesday 2nd and 4th Thursday 1st and 3rd Thursday

DEMOLAY CHAPTER At Eustis

Lets also not forget the young Men of our local DeMolay Chapter. They also need our support. We should also remember they are the future of Masonry and future leaders in our communities. Meetings are at 7:00pm on the 1 and 3rd Mondays of each month at Eustis Lodge. Know a Man who might want to join, you can contact Granddaddy Philip Paul at 407-8328771. Attend a meeting and be impressed.

Have YOU Traveled Lately?

HELP BY SUPPORTING OUR MASONIC YOUTH

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GRAND MASTER

DISCOURSE
Funerals
Dear Brothers: I want to thank all the Brothers that religiously participate in the funeral services of our departed Brothers and although I have always believed that as Masons we must be part of the Masonic services for a departing Brother, and even though I have taken part in many, it has never been more evident to me than in recent days the importance of our assistance in such services representing Masonry and demonstrating to the families that he was one of ours and that we deeply loved our Brother and will surely miss him. Often times these Brothers for reasons known to them, have separated themselves from the Craft and they may not be known to the Lodge Brothers although members of the same Lodge, sometimes is for a sojourning Brother that we have not met, but was a long standing member of the Craft that may have moved into our area. Today, I find myself with a very short cable tow and not able to attend some of the services of our beloved Brothers due to conflicting schedules that cannot be postponed or rearranged, and I wonder how many more Brothers have found themselves in the same situation and their hearts have been torn because of their inability to be there for their departing Brother. Think for a minute of your closest friend and Brother departing and you living miles away perhaps in a faraway city or even in another state, and you cannot be there to pay your final respects, although you may raise your voice to the heavens above in solemn prayer for those you loved, you still feel the pain of not being there physically to pay your respects. Now you wonder were the services fitting this great Brother, did he have Masonic Funeral Services, was proper respect given, did the local Brothers attend his service, was he sent home with dignity and with honor, was the Family of the Brother, more importantly the widow given comfort, was a lending hand offered to the bereaving family. My Brothers this single act of selflessness is probably Masonry at its best, and although sometimes we take small things for granted this is probably one of our most important undertakings. This ceremony of respect for our departed Brother is one of Masonrys most beau-

tiful and solemn services. Listen to the words and it will open your hearts and minds and expose your senses to the beauty of Masonry and the love of disinterested friends and Brothers that are just there because the departed was one of us and we valued his commitment, service and love to the Craft. In a world where I come first, WE need to stand ready to demonstrate that WE care for our fellowmen and particularly our Brothers and their family more especially in their time of need. That we at the local level wherever that may be stand ready and committed to stand up and do our part, and that no Brother will leave this earth without the proper ceremony and representation from the local Brothers and the offering of our assistance to the family in their time of need. This is a commitment that we must make that we may not only ease the pain of the Family by our demonstration of Love for their beloved and departed family member, but for those Brothers that could not make it due to distance and conflicts which make their travel impossible, so that when they hear from the Family and friends about the Masons that there words are of reverence for work well done. From my perspective it pains me not to be able to pay my respects to those I have known and are dear and near to my heart, I pray the Lord will fill the hearts of those nearby that they will help me and many others by taking our places among those celebrating the life of our departed Brothers and send them off to Thy Lodge on High in a manner fitting for a Master Mason and Beloved Brother. For those of you that have taken this work to heart, you are the salt of the earth and although not always said it is greatly appreciated by more than you can ever imagine. I am confident that your rewards are in heaven for bringing comfort with your words and presence to so many families. For those of you that have not participated before I will tell you that there is nothing more rewarding and encourage you to make it your commitment to attend as many as possible and become involved yourself. This is heavenly work here on earth make sure you are part of the comforting feeling you deliver the family when a large group of Brothers present themselves in a demonstration of Love for their Beloved Family member and more specially our Brother. Respectfully and Fraternally Submitted, I remain your most humble servant Jorge L. Aladro Grand Master

NEWS
May 22, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

APPEAL FOR RELIEF -- OKLAHOMA MSA has established a Disaster Relief Fund for Oklahoma, with all donations received to be transferred directly to the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma for distribution to those in need. A series of tornadoes ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20 leaving a path of death and destruction for this community, a suburb of Oklahoma City. The toll of the damage to life and property is still growing. At least eight Masonic brothers lost all or portions of their homes. The impact for the entire community has been devastating, and aid and assistance is flooding in. When remitting funds to the MSA in response to this appeal, please mark clearly on your check that you wish the funds go to the Oklahoma Appeal. Please forward to the MSA such donations as you feel appropriate to help our devastated Brothers, their families, and others in this stricken jurisdiction. Please make checks payable to MSA Disaster Relief Fund and send to 8120 Fenton Street, Suite 203, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785.MSA is a 501 ( c) (3) charitable organization. Thank you very much for your help. # # # George O. Braatz Executive Secretary Masonic Service Association of North America 8120 Fenton Street, Suite 203 Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785 301-588-4010 www.msana.com

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May 22, 2013

MEMO TO:

All Grand Secretaries of North America

SUBJECT: Disaster Relief Appeal for Oklahoma A series of tornadoes ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20 leaving a path of death and destruction for this community, a suburb of Oklahoma City. The toll of the damage to life and property is still growing. At least eight Masonic brothers lost all or portions of their homes. The impact for the entire community has been devastating, and aid and assistance is flooding in. MSA has established a Disaster Relief Fund for Oklahoma, with all donations received to be transferred directly to the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma for distribution to those in need. When remitting funds to the MSA in response to this appeal, please mark clearly on your check that you wish the funds to go to the Oklahoma Appeal. Please forward to the MSA such donations as you feel appropriate to help our devastated Brothers and their families in this stricken jurisdiction. Please make checks payable to MSA Disaster Relief Fund and send to 8120 Fenton Street, Suite 203, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785.MSA is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Thank you very much for your help. Most sincerely and fraternally, GEORGE O. BRAATZ, PGM Executive Secretary

Brothers, As a community service we have agreed to park a 53 foot trailer in our parking lot and it will remain there until it is filled and then it will be going to Moore, Oklahoma. As this is going to press, the people of Moore are again being threatened by deadly tornadoes. It is imperative that we help them as much as possible. There are pictures of the truck and one of Bro. Paul Fullerton and his wife Lindsey, who will be driving the truck and staying until it is unloaded. They are hoping for an escort of Widows Sons riders. - Editor-

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Boy Scout Troop 1 News

Brother Dean Sever, Organizational Rep Jaime Velez, Scoutmaster

Rainbow Assembly 79 News

Mom Debbie Dyer - Mother Advisor

May was a busy month for Community Service. May 18 th the Troop did a trash clean up at Lake Griffin State Park helping the State prepare new campsites. On May 25th , was the Lodge Highway cleanup where we had 4 Scouts plus 4 of our 261 Brother Masons show up and participate, removing 15 bags of trash from the highway assigned to us weighing approximately 180#. Beautiful weather, great exercise, a good cause and great PR for the Lodge. Brother Sever furnished Oscar doughnuts to get started and WM:. Angelos made coffee, juice plus furnished some Danish. After the cleanup, WM:. Angelos made his excellent Angelos grilled cheese sandwiches for all to enjoy and not a crumb was left. This was brother Severs last highway cleanup for Lodge 58, Junior Deacon Brother Jeff Lamb graciously agreed to take on that responsibility and take the necessary State training course. The next clean up should be in August. The Troop meets every Monday in the Lodge dining area at 7 pm and Brothers of the Lodge are always invited to drop in. There are no meetings following a weekend camping trip, Mondays with school exams or on Mondays that are National Holidays. If you are aware of any boys that might be interested in Boy Scouting age 10-17 bring them along. Boy Scouting has made the news a lot lately relative to allowing gay youth in the Scouting program. Boy Scouting, founded on Masonic principles, has had only three requirements from its inception that applicants affirm a belief in a God, are male and met the age requirements of the various programs. The Boy Scouting program was formed to develop good young males and make them better. Otherwise any male was allowed to be considered for membership by the Troop Committee after submitting an application and paying the fees. The question of homosexuality was not normally even mentioned, it was a dont asked dont tell type scenario. Recent changes now will not allow the Committee from rejecting an applicant if he indicates he has homosexual tendencies and wants to openly follow that lifestyle. Adult leadership will still be held to the pre-existing standards, that requires 2 deep leadership, male or female, who do not mentor perverse moral, ethical, religious or illegal principles, have completed necessary training in the areas they function and are over age of 18 therefore precluding outward homosexuals in Leadership roles. I am sure the issue with the adults will be the next issue the Media will pursue. As a Sponsor, Leesburg Masonic Lodge No. 58 which holds the Charter for Troop 1, does have the right to drop the Scout Program at such time it does not met the standards we wish to portray as Masons. I currently know of no problems with this issue within our Troop, Scouts or Scouters. This change was brought about as usual by a small minority and media looking for negatives. Our Marshal, Brother Cy Stearns, will be taking over my position as Boy Scout Troop Charter Organizational Rep effective mid June. Brother Stearns is now on the Troop committee and has completed all necessary Training requirements and is an experienced Scouter. I will be moving to Pinellas Park the later part of June and unable to continue working actively with the Troop, I will assume Cys committee position until the end of the year and be able to help in a small way by email etc. The Troop will be in summer camp the week of June 9 to 15 at Camp LaNochee in Paisely.

This is a great time of year for us girls, I guess you could say we love the spring. Mt Dora Assembly celebrated the founding of Rainbow by attending Central Christian Church in Mt Dora where we presented Mrs. Connie Elmore with flowers from the Assembly. We went bowling and had pizza that afternoon, everyone had a great time and Aunt Tina was amazing when she picked off a split. It was then time for the annual Bahia Shrine Circus. We had a blast selling inflatable animals and balloons at the circus, while Uncle Warren learned the fine art of cotton candy making; he was very sweet and sticky by the end of the day. It was delicious, but some of us ate too much cotton candy, we wont mention any names Natasha and Emily, but two of our younger girls had quite the sugar buzz. It was a great weekend as we sold most of everything the Shrine had purchased for our group to sell.yeah! In the beginning of May, our Assembly held an Initiation, where we welcomed two new girls, Autumn & Emilia. Everyone did a great job and we much appreciated the assistance from Ocala & Largo Assemblies and our Majority Girls. We also attended Ocala Assembly meeting for the annual Grand Cross announcements. We are very pleased that Tiffany and Uncle Terry will be receiving their Grand Cross of Color at Grand Assembly. We also traveled to Willie Wonkas candy factory, the theme for our annual Silver Tea. Ocala Assembly did a great job honoring our Districts Grand Officers, and we especially enjoyed the chocolate fountain and meeting Mr. Wonka (aka Mr. David McConnell). In addition to our travels, we have been working on our banner, bags and chair covers for Grand Assembly, which is fast approaching. We also held our Installation of Officers, where Amber Sode was installed as Worthy Advisor. Her term is appropriate Lifes a Beach, since we are approaching summer. Amber has selected Save the Turtles as her service project, so the girls will spend a day cleaning up a beach sometime in July. We are pleased that our college girls are now home for the summer and it is wonderful to see their shining faces. Good thing they are home, as we expect to have a busy summer. We hear that Lake County will be plagued with pink birds, so well need their expert help controlling the flocks! In Rainbow Love and Service, Mount Dora Assembly No. 79

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A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanging, it is the skin of a living thought and may vary in colour or content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used. -Oliver Wendell Holmes-

Bro. Jeffs Comedy Corner

Words, they can be loving, kind, hateful or spiteful. Their use depends on you and your character. Are you a person who praises or one that condemns? Can you speak to a person and not at them? We all have these traits in ourselves and only have to look in a mirror to see what others see in us. I have to look at myself in the mirror daily and tell myself, you are going to be better today than you were yesterday. It doesnt always work but I always try. Can you say the same as a Brother Mason? Can you look yourself in the mirror and say at the end of the day, I made a difference, I said a kind word and made someone else feel special. We are humans after all and make mistakes but if we use reason and think about how it will make someone else feel, will we still say the things that make them feel bad. I know that I have said hurtful things in my life and spoken without care at times but now I feel that as a Mason I should stand a bit taller and speak a bit kinder to people around me. This is what Freemasonry is, at its heart. The love of a Brother for another and the love of our Fraternity, because we are taught that as Masons we will meet on the level, act by the plumb and part upon the square. This is the challenge each of us faces daily. Can we meet that challenge head-on or will we continue to say things that hurt ourselves and others. Be a Mason everyday and act as an example for others to follow. You will feel better about yourself, I know when I am acting like a Mason I do.

WHank DeBerry
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Lodge Activity Survey (Please Print)

(mail to Leesburg Lodge 58 Secretary @ P.O. Box 985, Fruitland Park, FL 34741)

First Name:________________________________________________________ Middle Name:______________________________________________________ Last name:_________________________________________________________ Spouses Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:_________ Zip:______________ Email Address:_____________________________________________________ Home Phone:__________________ Cell Phone:__________________________
I would like my Trestle Board delivered Electronically Printed What are your interests/hobbies _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ What would get you back into Lodge? _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ What changes would you like to see in the Lodge? _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ What appendent bodies are you affiliated with? Scottish Rite - Valley: ______________________________ York Rite - Chapter__________________Council_____________________Commandry_______________ Shrine - Temple: __________________________________ Grotto: _______________ Order of the Eastern Star: Chapter:__________ Order of the Amaranth Demolay Tall Cedars Rainbow Board Hi Twelve

(Mail to Lodge@ P.O. Box 985, Fruitland Park, FL 34741)

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Pictures from around the Lodge

Mothers Day Dinner 2013 Waitress Krewe Aint they cute?

L-R Senior Warden - John Haas, Junior Deacon - Jeff Lamb, Junior Steward Ed Spencer

Would you buy a kiss from this man??? NOT!!! W Larry Duff
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Pictures from around the Lodge (cont.)

16th Masonic District Rusty Nail Degree Team with Brothers and guests of Leesburg Lodge No. 58

OES Grand Line 2013-14 Elected and Appointed Officers

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Pictures from around the Lodge (cont.)

Rainbow Assembly 79 of Mt Dora, Florida

OES Tupperware Party Fundraiser

184th Grand Lodge, Orlando, FL 27,28,29 May 2013

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Pictures from around the Lodge (cont.)

L-R WHank DeBerry, WJim Angelos, Bro. Jeff Lamb, RW Forrest Case

L-R Grand Junior Steward, Miss Florida Jobs Daughter, Grand Marshal

L-R Saul and Joanne Goodkin, RW Bob Every PDDGM, RW Eric Forholt DDGM

L-R WJim Angelos, MW Jorge Aladro Grand Master, Junior Deacon Bro. Jeff Lamb

WJim Angelos DeMolay Award recipient

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Pictures from around the Lodge (cont.)

WHank DeBerry and MW Danny Griffith

MWGriffith with Junior Deacon Bro. Jeff Lamb

Leesburg Lodge No. 58 would like to congratulate all the 2013-14 Grand Lodge Officers Elected and Appointed in their election and appointments. Most especially to the elected officers, M W Danny R Griffith our new Grand Master for 2013-14; RWJim Ford, DGM; RW Steve Boring, SGW; RWStan Hudson, JGW; MW Elmer Coffman Grand Treasurer and MW Richard Lynn
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Sign says it all!! Lets fill this trailer up!

Huge thanks to Carroll Fulmer Company for providing the trailer for this relief effort!

About 1/3 Full

Bro. Paul Fullerton and his wife Lindsey have made the drop offs possible! Thanks Brother! Paul and Lindsey will also be driving this truck to Oklahoma!

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SUNDAY DINNER
Leesburg Lodge No. 58 June 9, 2013 Menu
Country Fried Steak w/Country White Peppered Gravy or Breaded Chicken
$9.00 Adults, under 14 $4.00

Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dinner Rolls, Salad, Drinks, Desserts (sugared or sugar free or No sugar added 11:30 AM until 1:15 PM Please call the Lodge at 787-5696 or sign the guest list in the
lobby and provide the number attending with you,. This ensures enough food is purchased and prepared for all.
ALL MASONS, their families and friends are invited to our Monthly Second Sunday Dinners and First Saturday Breakfasts Help support your Blue Lodge, IT IS where all other Masonic Bodies Begin.

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Leesburg Masonic Lodge No. 58 F&AM

PO Box 985 Fruitland Park, Florida 34731

NONPROFIT US Postage PAID Permit#1040 Leesburg,, FL 34748

Celebrating 145 years (1868 2012) in Leesburg, Fla. The Lakefront City

11:30 a.m. TO 1:15 p.m. Country Fried Steak w/ Country White Peppered Gravy or Breaded Chicken Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dinner Rolls, Salad, Drinks, Desserts (sugared or sugar free or No sugar added)
$9.00 per person, Children under 14 years of age $4.00 Menu items: May 11, 2103

SUNDAY DINNERS

the number of guests attending with you, this ensures enough food is prepared for all. ALL MASONS, their families and friends are invited . Menu suggestions welcomed, just fill out a comment card.

PLEASE call the Lodge at 787-5696, or sign the guest list in the foyer, provide Dont forget to call or sign -up!!!

1st Saturday Monthly Coffee Klatch & Breakfast

8:00am to 10:00am
Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausages (Pattys or Links), Breakfast Potatoes, Grits, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Toast, Fruit Cup, Breakfast Pastries, Coffee, Orange Juice $6.00 per person

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