TRESTLE BOARD

October 2015
Vol. XV

Issue X

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

LEESBURG LODGE No. 58

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF FLORIDA
200 Richey Road
Leesburg, Florida 34748
Phone: 352-787-5696
Email: leesburglodge58@centurylink.net
Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Each Month at 7:00pm
Chartered January 15th, 1868

Committees for 2015

Officers for 2015

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
Trestle Board
Trestle Board Printing
Lodge Web Mail

Bro. Ron Glover...874-9504

Br. Jeff Lamb (Sherri)......753-0277
Br. Wayne Reynolds.(Linda)407-484-0096
W Larry Duff (Brenda).874-2164
W Hank DeBerry (Paula)..... 430-0238
Lodge...787-5696
Br. Ed Spencer...324-2134
Br. Pedro Arroyo (Marcia)386-804-2043
Br. James M. Thomas.568-1554
Br. Norman Novis (Alona)...409-7669
WJim Angelos...255-1724
Vacant
W John Haas (Tina).360-9114
Vacant
W Hank DeBerry (Paula)....330-7311
Vacant
W Larry Duff (Brenda)....874-2164
W Hank DeBerry (Paula).. .330-7311
Leesburg Printing .787-3348
leesburglodge58@centurylink.net

Living
Past Masters
Charles Porter
1959
G Kiser Hardaway
1964
Jack Holloway
1968
RWRay Richardson
1969*
William Ed Davison
1974
Robert H. Smith
1977
RWColin Crews
1980^*
H. C. Connell
1985
RWTheodore Jansen
1986*
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*
RH Thomas E. Beach
2001
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
Jim Angelos
2013
John Haas
2014

Affiliated
Past Masters

Chairman WMRon Glover, Jeff Lamb, Wayne Reynolds

Lodge Property
Chairman Jeff Lamb, WDon McIntyre, WJim Angelos,
W John Haas, WMRon Glover
Finance - Investments & Budget
Chairman Jeff Lamb, RW Ken Graves,
WTom Russell, WLarry Duff, WJohn Haas
Vigilance
Chairman WJohn Haas, WBob Browning, Jeff Lamb,
Charity & Scholarships
Chairman WJohn Haas, Sec. WHank DeBerry, Ed Spencer
Education
Chairman WHank DeBerry, WMRon Glover, Jeff Lamb

MWJoseph Brearley
Henry DeBerry
Jack Delauter
Robert C. Gleckler
Robert Kennedy
Clifford Moore
Frank Peregrin
Glenn A. Reynolds*^
Edwin Robbins
Robert L. Welch
Forest Case*
Wayne Parks
Fred Lint
Raymond D Trudeau
John R. Haas
Gary Towne
^ Past District Instructor
* Past DDGM
# Past Grand Master

Lodge Mentors
Chairman WLarry Duff, WHank DeBerry, all Past Masters
Catechism
Chairman WDon McIntyre, Sr., WBob Browning, Jeff Lamb
Petitions Investigation
Chairman WMRon Glover, WLarry Duff, W Hank DeBerry
Investigations Interviews
WM Ron Glover will appoint as needed
Funeral
Chairman WJim Angelos, WBob Browning, Ed Spencer
Activities & Awards
Chairman WM Ron Glover, WJohn Haas, Jeff Lamb,
Wayne Reynolds
Officers meet at 6:00pm, first stated meeting, Committee Chairman
meet the second meeting of each month for business and planning.

18th Masonic District

DDGM
District Instructor

Board of Relief

RW Alan Heist
407-718-5841
RH Ed Mayfield PDDGM 352-751-3532
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LIGHT FROM THE EAST

WM Ron Glover

Once again this month's article is starting off with sad news. I am sorry to inform those that were not already aware that
Brother George Shoemaker passed away. Once his family gives us a date we will be holding a Masonic Memorial Service for him.
For those that knew George, you know the quality of person that we lost. He will truly be missed. Please keep his family in your
thoughts and prayers.
I discussed the poor attendance we've been having at our Breakfast and Dinners last month and I am so pleased with the
attendance we've had in September. Brothers, your coming and supporting the Lodge with your presence at these fund raisers mean
so much to us and I'm truly thankful for those that came. If you haven't come to one this year you've been missing out on some truly
fantastic meals created by our JW Wayne Reynolds.
The officers of Leesburg Lodge made our trip to the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg on the 20 th. It is always an eye opening experience to see the day to day operations of the home and the quality of the facilities that are provided. It is also good to attend
the Board Meeting they hold there the Sunday after every third Saturday, (yes you read that right), to get a good idea of where our
donations and monies go in providing the resources and budget for the home. I thank the officers and their ladies that came.
This year is still flying by and I would like to take a moment to let you Brothers know of a few upcoming dates. Our FC
Jayson Wood will be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on October 12 th at Clermont Lodge. This is going to be another
joint effort between Clermont, Mt. Dora, and Leesburg and we have a total of four Brothers being raised. Please come and support
our new Brothers.
On Sunday November 1st we will be having our Annual Master's BBQ at Leesburg Lodge. Expect to get your tickets in the
mail soon. It is a little later this year because we are hoping more of our traveling Brothers will be able to come, and it was also the
earliest we could make it without it conflicting with any other events.
On our first stated communication in November, Tuesday the 3 rd, Brother Juan Sepulveda will be coming to Leesburg
Lodge to give a speech. For those that do not know, Brother Juan hosts The Winding Stairs Podcast and is known for his handpainted Aprons and Masonic Art as well as his love for The Craft and our Brotherhood. His website is http://
www.thewindingstairs.com/. I encourage any Brother to visit his site and come meet him in November.
Also in November, Brother Jay Kosnar of Groveland Lodge is planning on presenting the Master Mason 1,2,3 classes again,
this time at Leesburg Lodge.
The Villages Masonic Lodge #394 has invited all Brethren to The Order Of The Rusty Nail Degree at Masonic Wildwood
Lodge building. A Lasagna dinner will be served at 5:00 pm and the Rusty Nail Degree will begin at 6:00 pm. The Order of the
Rusty Nail is a short program for use in a tyled Lodge of Master Masons. It is designed to refresh the memories of Brothers holding a
valid dues card who are not regular attendees of Lodge and will cover topics such as the steps, passwords, signs of the three Degrees
of Freemasonry, touch on Lodge Customs, while reviewing the mysteries and legends of Freemasonry as taught in the ritual, all designed to encourage regular attendance.
All Master Masons residing in the area, visiting or permanent, are invited to attend. For further information, or to make a dinner reservation, contact Lou Hook at: 352-750-4799, Degree Coordinator, or Jim Farrow, Worshipful Master at: 352-209-4101.
I would also like to remind everybody that the Grand 18th Masonic District will be putting on the annual Outdoor Degree
on Saturday December 5th at Draper's Farm. There will be a maximum of two Brothers going through due to the Grand Master having an official visit that evening. There will be a pancake breakfast starting at 7:00 am with the degree to start at 9:00 am. RW Ed
Mayfield is also looking for any Brothers that can assist in parts. If you can help please give him a call. Also, if you come, remember
to bring a chair. Please come to any and all of these events. I look forward to seeing you.

Chaplains Corner

My Brothers, as you may have seen on the cover, this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month. We all know
someone who has been affected by this dreaded disease, so I would like us all to say a special prayer for those
who have passed and those who are fighting this awful illness. Hopefully this thing will be gone soon and everyone will be healthy and happy. W. Ed Davison is still in Rehab and still needing prayers and of all things to
happen, his wife was in a car accident and broke her knee cap! She was at LRMC when this is being written
but is hoping to go to the same rehab facility that Ed is in so they can be together. Please keep them both in
your prayers and thoughts. It is my sad duty to inform the Craft of the passing of Brother George Shoemaker
on Tuesday evening Sept. 15th. George was a long time supporter of Leesburg Lodge and the dinners on Sunday and his
humor and good feelings will be sadly missed. His service will be Oct 6th at 9:30 AM at the Plantation Memory Garden.
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From the West

From the Secretary

Bro. Jeff Lamb

WHank DeBerry

With hundreds of organizations in which

men can join, what makes Freemasonry different? I believe it comes down to one simple
word, Brotherhood. When you become a member of our honorable Fraternity, you are not just
another dues paying member, another number
to add to the rank, but a brother among brothers. A relationship with other like minded men,
who are willing to accept you into the Masonic
family.
This is not so true in other organizations,
and is one of the main points that separate us
from the rest. But are we truly living up to this,
or just paying lip service. It sounds good when
we say it, but are we really living it. Have you
visited a brother lately that might be in the hospital, or given a call to one you haven't seen in
a while? Have you offered to give a brother a
ride to lodge that might not be getting around
as well as he use to, or even just went out of
your way to shake a brothers hand when you
see him in lodge.
When we hear someone say hey brother, how are you doing remember what the
word brother means, and treat that man as if he
is family. Make a call this month or a visit to a
brother, go out of the way to ask a brother how
he is doing, This is an important part of our obligation and should not be overlooked, Because
without it, we are just like all the other organization out there. So when you make the extra
effort, do it because it is what we are supposed
to do, and it will make a difference in not only
the way he will feel, but you'll feel better yourself.

Brothers, I am going to make this as short

and sweet as possible this month. Here it is in a nut
shell. We have received the dues notices and cards
from Grand Lodge and they will be going out on
Monday October 5th. I know this because W. Larry
Duff and I will be working on them and getting the
envelopes stuffed and stamped and addressed the
day before. It then becomes up to you as members
of Leesburg Lodge No.58 to pay your dues on or
before the 27th of December, just like the Florida
Digest of Masonic Law and our own By-laws state.
This is the only time I will be bringing this subject
up because of the next item I will be explaining.
Brothers, due to my advancing years and our
love and affection for our grandchildren, Paula and I
have decided to sell our house in The Villages and
move down to Winter Springs to be closer to them
and be able to participate in more of their activities
with them. It has been my great honor to serve
Leesburg Lodge and the Brothers here as your Secretary and as I hope your friend. I know that Paula
and I will miss all of our Brothers and Sisters of the
Lodge and the Eastern Star and we plan to come
back often as we can to sit in Lodge or Chapter with
you.
Now Brothers, the ball is going to be in your
court. You will need to find a replacement for my
position. It is not an easy position but it also is not
impossible to do (Hey I did it!) The Brother taking
this job will be in charge of the Trestle Board, the
Breakfast and Sunday dinner money collection,
sending out correspondence to Grand Lodge and
other items that I will be happy to sit down and teach
you how to do. As you know I was at the Lodge on
Tuesday and Friday during the week, however if the
Brother is still employed that would not be possible.
I am sure something can be worked out. This will
take someone who is committed to doing the job and
doing it correctly. The ladies at Grand Lodge will
be your saviors when it comes to knowledge and
MW Richard Lynn has been more than kind when
answering my dumb questions that I should have
known the answer to. Dont forget you have to fill
out a nomination form and have it back to the current Secretary (Me) before the sound of the gavel on
December 1st! Anything turned in after will go in
the round file by order of the Grand Master. If you
are running towards the desk when that gavel sounds
you are too late! Brothers these are not my rules! I
will be happy to provide the copy of the Executive
Order signed by the Grand Master so you can read it
yourself.
Brothers it has been fun and a real pleasure
but you have me only until the January Installation.

From the South

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

October 2015

Bro. Wayne Reynolds

Last Saturday at breakfast after eating a

hearty meal, there was a good showing with conversation and fellowship
Sundays diner of meatloaf and baked chicken
was enjoyed by all. The kitchen made over
$500. I want to thank the craft for all their support
Jeff and I went shopping for a new fridge to
replace the pass-through. We will share our findings at the next meeting.
Saturday, October 3rd well provide breakfast
with eggs made to order, bacon, sausage patties,
sausage links, biscuit and gravy, pancakes, and
grits. Coffee, tea, juice, and pastries, as always.
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Sunday, October 11 the dinner will offer a

choice of pork loin or lemon chicken with baby
baker potatoes, and green beans, along with salad, desserts (sugar and sugar free), coffee, ice
tea, and lemonade .

Oct 1 - OES Meeting - Leesburg - 7:30 PM

Oct 3 - First Saturday Breakfast - 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Oct 4 - Lodge rented out
Oct 6 - Stated Communication - 7:00 PM
Oct 11 - Second Sunday Dinner - 11:30-1:00 PM
Oct 12 - Master Mason Degree -Clermont - TBA

Oct 12 - Columbus Day

Oct 14 - Open Books/School of Inst. - Tavares 6:30-9:00PM
Oct 15 - National Grouch Day
Oct 20 - Stated Communication - 7:00 PM
Oct 21 - M & W/ Memorial Lodge - Leesburg 7:30 PM
Oct 24 - National Bologna Day
Oct 31 - Halloween

Once again Brothers and

Sisters we ask that you
please DO NOT drive on
the grass next to the Lodge
parking lot. It is leaving
ruts in the ground and they
are hard to mow over.
Thank You!
-Yard Maintenance Guy5

Masonic Education Worksheet

Name(s) of Those Who Attended:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Date(s) Attended: _____________________________________________________________________
Function/Activity/Training/Etc. Attended:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Number of Hours Involved:______________________________________________________________
Location of Activity: ___________________________________________________________________
Please leave completed slips on the Secretarys desk at the Stated Communications, or email W. Hank DeBerry
with this information at hdeberry@embarqmail.com,
hdeberry@embarqmail.com or place them in the slot on the Secretarys door.

Name(s) of Those Who Attended:

____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Date(s) Attended: _____________________________________________________________________
Function/Activity/Training/Etc. Attended:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Number of Hours Involved:______________________________________________________________
Location of Activity: ___________________________________________________________________
Please leave completed slips on the Secretarys desk at the Stated Communications, or email W. Hank DeBerry
with this information at hdeberry@embarqmail.com, or place them in the slot in the Secretarys door

Name(s) of Those Who Attended:

____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Date(s) Attended: _____________________________________________________________________
Function/Activity/Training/Etc. Attended:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Number of Hours Involved:______________________________________________________________
Location of Activity: ___________________________________________________________________
Please leave completed slips on the Secretarys desk at the Stated Communications, or email W. Hank DeBerry
with this information at hdeberry@embarqmail.com, or place them in the slot in the Secretarys door

Leesburg Announcement Forms

Please Print Clearly

Event:_________________________________________________________
Date (s):__________________________ Time:_________________________
Description/Comments____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
For further information contact:____________________ at ________________
Submitted by:_____________________________________________________

Leesburg Announcement Forms

Please Print Clearly

Event:_________________________________________________________
Date (s):__________________________ Time:_________________________
Description/Comments____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
For further information contact:____________________ at ________________
Submitted by:_____________________________________________________

2014 TRESTLE BOARD SPONSORS

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

Hank & Paula DeBerry

Larry & Brenda Duff

Jim Angelos

William & Sharen Aston

Joe Schlegal

Suzanne Mina

John & Tina Haas

Jim & Becky Campbell

Richard Follett

Ed Spencer

George A. Brown

Bob & Carolyn Browning

Ken Graves

George Shoemaker

Betsey Jordan

Bill & Sharon Staple

RW Ed Mayfield

Gary & Alberta Grimes

Dennis & Ginny Ricker

Ronald J. Glover

Ronald W. Glover

Ed Spencer

Charles and Marlene White

If you would like to be a sponsor in 2015, 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."

RAINBOW
ASSEMBLY
No. 79 at Mt. Dora

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: 352-728
-3911.

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.

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.

It does not matter how

The person that can drive himself

Slowly you go so long as you

further once it gets painful, is the

person who will win.

Do not stop.

-Roger Bannister-

-Confucius-

Attend a meeting and be impressed.

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

DEMOLAY
CHAPTER
At Eustis

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

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
407-832-8771. Attend a meeting and be impressed.

Have YOU Traveled Lately?

HELP BY SUPPORTING OUR

MASONIC YOUTH
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October Birthdays

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.

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.

Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct

02 - Richard Ecott
03 - Bob Browning
03 - David Knowles
04 - Gareth Roulliard
05 - Robert Smith
06 - Allen Applebee
06 - Renaine Julian
07 - Richard Tanner
10 - Andrew Sheffield
12 - Jerry Spears
19 - James Hodge Sr.
20 - Gary Borders
21 - Robert Willey
23 - James M. Thomas
23 - William Schonauer
23 - Christopher Emerson Jr.
26 - Charles Payne
29 - William Kerakos
30 - Steven Raulerson

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 fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.

Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 84

Lady Paula DeBerry PM Worthy Matron
W Hank DeBerry PPWorthy Patron
Lady Orrissa Maurer PMSecretary
W Robert Welch PGP Treasurer

Attention Brothers and Sisters! The Chapter

has its first meeting this month on Oct. 1 at
7:30 PM come out and enjoy our fellowship
and lets make this a great ending to the year.
Welcome back Snowbirds we missed you!
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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:
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The Masonic Apron

When a man is initiated as a Master Mason, the new Brother is presented with a
white lambskin apron, which he usually keeps at home in a special box or a dresser drawer. In all ages, the color white has been associated with purity and the lamb with innocence. This symbolism is universal, and the Christian Mason notes that the Bible speaks
of a persons sins as being washed white as snow and refers to the Master of Nazareth as
the Lamb of God. In Masonic Lodges today, Masons who are not officers wear undecorated aprons of white cloth or white lambskin.
It is suggested that a Brothers Masonic apron, should be buried with him or
burned, if the service is a cremation. His name is on it, so it would be of no use to anyone
else, except, perhaps, to a family member who is a Mason. Alternatively, you may wish to
give his apron to his Lodge, where his Brothers will archive it in honor of your husbands
longtime service to Freemasonry.
"When the summons comes to join the innumerable caravan that moves to that mysterious realm where
each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death," will you have made the preparations necessary to satisfy the laws of the land and to ease the burden of your passing on your family? It is something we should all
consider in a timely manner, especially while we are of sound mind and body and can make clear decisions
regarding our possessions and last wishes.
Approaching this task from the standpoint of membership in the Fraternity, we must deal with the long
-standing tradition not to discuss, in detail, the business and customs of the Fraternity with family members.
Because of this outdated custom, many widows and children have no idea who in the Lodge needs to be notified of our passing. Here are a few suggestions that will ease the burden on your family and, at the same time,
ease the burden on the Lodge Secretary and its Master.
Include with your important papers, envelopes addressed to the Lodge Secretary and the Secretaries of
all the Appendant Bodies in which you have membership. Put a sheet of paper in each envelope with your Masonic history. If you have been a member of more than one Lodge, be sure your list reflects the correct names
and locations of all Lodges in which you have held membership in case you have transferred your membership. Include a place for your survivor to write the date of your passing and other such information that might
be of interest to the Lodges and/or Appendant Bodies. Attach to the envelopes a sheet of paper with detailed
instructions that explain to your next of kin the importance of notifying each Masonic Body of your passing. If
you are uncertain what the correct address is, look at the return address on your latest dues notice.
Also, include with these important papers a sheet of paper with instructions on whom to contact to request a
Masonic memorial service. The Master of your Lodge is always the appropriate person to contact when requesting a service. It would be a good idea to write out a draft of your obituary so that others will know those
things that was important to you in your lifetime. This also insures your Masonic memberships, titles, and
honors are presented and spelled accurately. Be sure to include the full name of each Masonic Body as well as
the complete title of each office you have held. Also, include specific instructions on disposal of your Masonic
ritual books, pins, aprons, and related items.
If you have been a collector of Masonic books, pamphlets and other such items, be sure to suggest
proper disposition of these articles. This may be to a Masonic relative who is interested, the Lodge for their
library, or a Brother you know who will keep and treasure your books as you did. Alternatively, you may want
to donate your books to the Lodge with instructions to sell them and use the money earned for upkeep of the
Lodge or for a Lodge charity. Whatever your personal wishes, just make timely plans and leave clear instructions. Nothing is sadder than going to a flea market or yard sale and seeing someone's Masonic jewels or book
collection lying in a neglected heap on a dusty table.
Now for a look at the worldly side of the issue of death. As in disposition of your Masonic belongings,
it should be a priority with every Brother to make final plans. You should contact a funeral director and ask
him or her for assistance in preplanning your funeral and burial. Your funeral director can assist you in developing a pre-need plan. This plan can be purchased and paid for at any time. The funeral director will help to
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select your casket, service, vault, grave plot, grave marker, and make suggestions on the type of service and
what could be included in the service such as visitation arrangements, choice of minister and casket bearers,
songs, and Masonic emblem(s) on the service folder. The funeral director should be instructed to remind the
family that it is customary that the Masonic apron remains in the casket.
The funeral director will counsel you on the financial aspects of your service and will help you to select items
and services within your financial range. He will suggest options for paying for your pre-need arrangements.
This can include CDs, insurance policies, etc. An advantage of pre-paying is that the cost can be frozen to
protect against inflation and save your family any increased cost when the service is needed.
The funeral director can provide you with a book that guides you in providing the information needed. You
should fill this book out carefully and completely. Be sure to include a copy of your obituary and a copy of
the list of Masonic Bodies you belong to, as suggested above. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include
pertinent information related to your service record. This would include branch of service, rank held, medals
awarded, date of entry, date of exit, service serial number, and a copy of your discharge papers.
Of course, you should visit your attorney and have him draw up a last will and testament. This will insure you
your wishes are legal and binding and will leave no doubt as to what your wishes are for the disposition of
your property. Such legal papers lift a big burden from the shoulders of your survivors during a very traumatic time.
Take these steps now. As the Masonic memorial service says, we do not know when that time will come. Be
prepared and be considerate of your loved ones and your Brothers. Most of all, be prepared yourself, first in
your heart and second in your affairs.

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Pictures from around the Lodge

Recently, at a Masters & Wardens meeting, I asked the District Deputy Grand Master, RW Alan Heist, if
he would mind getting wet for a good cause. Well it turns out he has a bum back and couldnt do it but
he decided to turn the tables on me and volunteer me to take his place. Now there just happened to
be a Past Grand Master at the meeting that night, and he spoke up and said I have $20 if you take pictures! So the Ice Bucket plunge for me was started. Brothers, I have never seen money fly to the table
like that night! I am very proud to say that we raised $600 dollars for the Grand Masters Masonic
Youth Program and the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch. The Challenge took place at Mt Dora Lodge on the
evening of September 14, 2015 right before a meeting of Rainbow Assembly No. 79. The girls all had a
laugh, I got wet (and cold) and Most Worshipful Aladro here are the pictures! Many thanks to Mt Dora
Lodge for allowing these shenanigans at Donnelly House and to the Brothers who poured oh so slowly
over my slightly frozen bald head. To the Rainbow girls and their leaders for their support and being
there every time a Lodge has asked them, this was for you ladies!
Written by W. Hank DeBerry

Finally its done!

The slow pour.Brrrrrrrrrr!

Can a Brother puleeze get a towel?????

Still alive and kicking! NOW can I have a towel?

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SUNDAY DINNER
Leesburg Lodge No. 58
October 11, 2015
Menu

Pork Loin or Lemon Chicken

Baby Baker potatoes and green beans
Salad, Desserts both ( Sugared and Sugar free),
Drinks (Iced Tea, Coffee or Lemonade)
$8.37 + .63 tax - Adults, under 14 - $3.72 + .28 tax

11:30 AM until 1:00 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.

Future menu suggestions are always welcome!

Introducing 2015 Chef Crew

JW Wayne Reynolds
SS James Michael Thomas
JS Norman Novis
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Leesburg Masonic Lodge No. 58 F&AM

PO Box 985
Fruitland Park, Florida 34731
leesburglodge58@centurylink.net

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

Celebrating 147 years (1868 2015)

in Leesburg, Fla. The Lakefront City

SUNDAY DINNERS
11:30 a.m. TO 1:00 p.m.
Menu items: October 11, 2015

Pork Loin or Lemon Chicken

Baby Baker potatoes and Green Beans
Garden Salad, Desserts (Sugared & Sugar-Free)
Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade
$8.37 + .63 tax per person, Children under 14 years of age $3.72 + .28 tax

PLEASE call the Lodge at 787-5696, or sign the guest list in the foyer, provide 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.

Dont forget to call or sign -up!!!

1st Saturday Monthly Coffee Klatch & Breakfast

8:00am to 10:00am
Eggs (cooked to order), Pancakes, Waffles, Bacon, Sausages
(Pattys or Links), Breakfast Potatoes, Grits, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Toast
Coffee, Orange Juice $5.58 +.42 sales tax per person
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