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TRESTLE BOARD
LEESBURG LODGE No. 58 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF FLORIDA 200 Richey Road Leesburg, Florida 34748 Phone: 352-787-5696
Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Each Month at 7:00pm Chartered January 15th, 1868
MAY 2013 Vol. VII Issue IV
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Officers for 2013
Worshipful Master W∴M∴Jim Angelos . . . . . . …...255-1724
Senior Warden W∴ John Haas (Tina)……….... 360-9114
Junior Warden Br. Saul Goodkin (JoAnne)..…. 551-7212
Treasurer R∴W∴ Ken Graves (Jean) ........ 787-9538
Secretary W∴ Hank DeBerry (Paula)...…. 430-0238
Lodge ........................................ 787-5696
Senior Deacon Bro. Ron Glover………………..874-9504
Junior Deacon Br. Jeff Lamb (Sherri)..……….. 753-0277
Senior Steward Br. Wayne Reynolds.....…...407-484-0096
Junior Steward
Tyler W∴Jim Campbell (Becky) ..
Chaplain Br. Jim Reynolds Jr………. 407-579-4715
787-8875
Marshal Br. Cy Stearns……………..…...217-1953
Organist
Lodge Instructor W∴Hank DeBerry (Paula)…….. 330-7311
Lodge Historian R∴ W∴ Joseph T. Price …..…. 787-0652
Librarian W∴ Larry Duff (Brenda)……….874-2164
Trestle Board W∴Hank DeBerry (Paula)…….. 330-7311
Trestle Board Printing Leesburg Printing …………….. 787-3348
Mike Mason
Committees for 2013
Board of Relief
Chairman W∴M∴Jim Angelos, W∴John Haas, JW Saul Goodkin
Lodge Property
Chairman W∴John Haas, JW Saul Goodkin, W∴Tom Russell,
W∴Don McIntyre
Finance - Investments & Budget
Chairman W∴John Haas, R∴W∴ Ken Graves,
W∴Tom Russell, W∴Larry Duff, W∴Ed Davison, W∴Jim Angelos
Vigilance
Chairman JW Saul Goodkin, JD Jeff Lamb, Chap Jim Reynolds Jr
Charity & Scholarships
Chairman R∴W∴ Joe Price, Sec. W∴Hank DeBerry, Chaplin James
Reynolds Jr.
Education
Chairman W∴Hank DeBerry, JW Saul Goodkin, Tyler W∴James
Campbell
Lodge Mentors
Chairman W∴Larry Duff, W∴Hank DeBerry, all Past Masters
Catechism
Chairman W∴Don McIntyre, Sr., W∴Randy Jesmok
Petitions
Chairman W∴ Hank DeBerry, all members
Investigations
W∴ John Haas, R∴W∴ Ken Graves, JW Saul Goodkin
Funeral
Chairman James Reynolds Jr, JW Saul Goodkin, R∴W∴Ken Graves, Officers & Members
Activities & Awards
Chairman W∴M∴ Jim Angelos, W∴John 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.
Living
Past Masters
Charles Porter 1959 G. Kiser Hardaway 1964 Jack Holloway 1968 R∴W∴Ray Richardson 1969* R∴W∴Joseph H. Sellers 1970* William “Ed” Davison 1974 Robert H. Smith 1977 R∴W∴Colin Crews 1980^* H. C. Connell 1985 R∴W∴Theodore Jansen 1986* R∴W∴Joseph 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 R∴W∴Kenneth Graves 2000* Robert H. Browning 2003/2004 R∴W∴Dennis 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
M∴W∴Joseph 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 R∴W∴ Erik Forholt
District Instructor R∴W∴ Dana Bishop
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Chaplin’s Corner
In the spirit of Freemasonry, it behooves all of us to consider our responsibilities to our breth-
ren. When we agree to help, aid and assist etc., we must include, whenever possible, our attendance at Ma-
sonic Memorials. I have attended a few such services, so few that I am now very sorry. In several of those
services the Masonic attendance was limited to those who took part in the ceremony and, perhaps, to a few
family and friends who may have been members of the Fraternity.
Especially here in Florida, where many services are performed at the request of family for members of lodges in
other jurisdictions, it would be more appreciated by the family were we to make a greater showing of brotherly love by
filling the small chapel with our presence.
Also consider the impression it would make on those non-members who might get the idea that joining a Lodge
might be an excellent way to honor their loved one!
Chaplin, Jim Reynolds
As I write this, I'm thinking back a little. The last Saturday in March I was accompanied by SW W:.
John Haas and JD Jeff Lamb to Melbourne, for the Zone 5 Masonic Leadership Training Seminar. Our first
meeting in April had me wearing my “tricon” (three cornered hat) again, in honor of those colonists who rose
up and challenged British rule in North America. Concord and Lexington "The shots heard around the world",
truly, the first big defeat the British ever had. Yes, Masons were involved in the forming of our country. From
Brother Paul Revere (silver smith) riding through the country side calling the “minute men” to arms. Ending
with General (Brother) George Washington (the gentleman farmer) accepting the conditions of surrender of
the British on behalf of the colonists in America. These United States from the start, very much like ourselves,
have had times of joy and sadness, plenty and not so plenty. Like us, times of anger and times of peace. Yet so
far, we the people have remained FREE. To this we have only a very few men and women willing to fight to
save these freedoms. When you see a member of our armed forces give them a “THANK YOU”, and don't be
bashful to thank the veterans who went before to serve this country.
On the 10th of April the Grand Lodge of Florida Held a Legislative Meeting in Zone 4 at Marion-Dunn
Lodge. This was to pass out the proposed Legislative changes that will be voted on at the Grand Communica-
tion held in Orlando. First, each Lodge will discuss these proposed changes. Then, during the Grand Lodge of
Florida Stated Communication 26 May thru 29 May, the three principle officers of each Lodge will vote the
will of their Lodges. All Master Masons may attend Grand Lodge but only those three officers will be eligible
to vote. Come and see how your Grand Lodge works for you.
May is one of our United States sad but remembered months. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance,
set aside to pay homage to those men and women who gave the ultimate price defending our FREEDOM.
God Bless All,
W:.M:. Jim Angelos
LIGHT FROM THE EAST
W∴M∴ JAMES ANGELOS
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“Friend to Friend”
Brethren, this July marks the 150th anniversary of the battle of
Gettysburg. For those of you who are not familiar with the
significance of this battle it was the turning point of the Civil
War. The battle was fought over three days, ending in what is
known as Pickett’s Charge. Confederate General George E.
Pickett, a member of Dove Lodge #51, Richmond, VA, was to
lead a frontal assault against a well-entrenched Union Army
commanded by General Winfield Scott Hancock, a member of
Charity Lodge #190, Norristown, PA. One of the Generals
under Pickett’s command was Lewis Addison Armistead, a
Mason who was a member of Alexandria-Washington Masonic
Lodge #22, Alexandria, VA and a personal friend of General
Hancock. During the battle General Armistead is shot several
times. Lying on the ground and realizing his injuries were se-
vere, he calls out for help. No one answers. Next he gives the
Masonic Grand Hailing Sign. Union Captain Henry H. Bing-
ham, a doctor and member of Chartiers Lodge #297, Canons-
burg, PA, comes to his aid and tends his wounds. General Ar-
mistead, realizing he is mortally wounded and there was very
little the doctor could do for him, directs his concerns towards
his old friend Union General Hancock. The doctor tells Ar-
mistead that his friend has also been wounded but his injuries
were not severe. At this time General Armistead hands the
doctor his pocket watch and Bible and asked if he would pass
them on to his friend General Hancock. The doctor assures
him that he would pass those items along. General Armistead
died a few days later.
Brethren, you’ve often heard the Civil War was fought brother
against brother. Well, this was a story of how one Masonic
brother brought aid and comfort to another. It makes one won-
der what is it about our Fraternity that creates such a strong
bond that we are willing to put our differences aside and give
aid to one another. I believe it has to do with The Tenets of our
profession -- Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania there is a monument that was com-
missioned by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania depicting Con-
federate General Armistead handing his watch and bible to
Union Captain Henry Bingham. It is known as the Friend to
Friend Masonic Memorial. A plaque on the back has this dedi-
cation: “This monument is presented by the Right Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
and dedicated as a memorial to the Freemasons of the Union
and the Confederacy. Their unique bonds of friendship enabled
them to remain a brotherhood undivided, even as they fought in
a divided nation, faithfully supporting the respective govern-
ments under which they lived."
I happened to be there during the dedication of the monument
along with many other masons. It was a pretty impressive
sight. I’ve included a picture of the monument for your
viewing.
S.W. John Haas
(pictures on Page 16)
From the Secretary’s Desk
W∴ Hank DeBerry
Hello again Brothers! I have much good news for you this month! We have a new man coming into masonry and two brothers coming in to the Lodge through transfer and demit! Mr. John M. Thomas has petitioned for the three de-grees and Bro. Dale Miller and Bro. Gary Towne have peti-tioned for affiliation. Let’s all make them feel welcome when we see them in Lodge.
Brothers we now have 46 sponsors for the Trestle Board and I am happy to say that we are growing! We only need 14 more sponsors to reach our goal and not use any Lodge funds to mail it out. The most recent monthly e-mail version is 14 pages and I hope to expand to 20 pages by the end of summer. That is, “if” you Brothers will give me something to put in it! I am very happy to include Bro. Jeff Lamb’s “Comedy Corner” this month because we all need a little humor in our lives especially if it pokes fun at ourselves and not others. I am sure some of you other Brothers have something you wish to say, so write it out and let me put it out there for all of us to see and hear. If you would rather get the e-mail version than the printed ver-sion, Please let me know by e-mail to [email protected] so I can take you off the print list and save the Lodge some money. Every penny counts Broth-ers.
How about our attendance in Lodge? Do you know of a Brother who might need a ride to Lodge? Who might attend if he just had someone to help him get there? If you are such a Brother and in need then please call the Lodge office at 352-787-5696 and leave a message with name and phone number so we can contact you. If you can provide a ride for a Brother please call and leave your name and number also and maybe we can get the two of you together and fill some seats in the Lodge. Also on the matter of attendance in Lodge, I have placed a survey that can be printed out and faxed or mailed in or dropped off to the Lodge on page 13. I hope all of you will take a few minutes of your busy schedule to fill this survey out and let your Lodge elected Officers know what they can do to make this Lodge better for you.
Don’t forget our Grand Lodge Communication at the end of this month. All Master masons are encouraged to attend. There is new legislation coming out that will affect all Brothers in our state. I will have a special edition of the Trestle Board coming out to you on this legislation so that you can read and decide for yourself how you want your officers to vote. If you wish to attend, please contact me so I can get your credentials sent in to the Credentials committee and you won’t have to wait for them when you arrive.
Hopefully, by now the new “specialty plate” for Ma-sons has been approved thanks to your support by sending in the letters to your Representatives and Senators. This is much needed funds that can be added to our Masonic Home Endow-ment Fund.
That’s it for this month Brothers. As always it is great to be your Secretary and communicate with you in Lodge and out of it. Don’t forget our Masonic Home is in need of our help and may God Bless our men and women in uniform, and keep them from harm.
Fraternally and respectfully,
WHank DeBerry
From the West
W∴ John Haas
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UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
May
May 2 - OES Mtg. - Honor Night - Mothers
May 3 - Secretary/Treasurer Seminar @
Gainesville Lodge 41 7:00PM
May 4 - Saturday Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM
May 4 - BBQ Chicken Dinner Clermont OES
5:00PM-7:00 PM
May 6 - Boy Scouts - Every Monday 7:00 PM
May 7 - Stated Communication
May 8 - Open Books Tavares Lodge 6:30-9 PM
May 11 - Trash Pickup Day w/Boy Scouts 8:00am
May 12 - Sunday Dinner 11:30 - 1:15 PM
May 13 - Rainbow Assy. 79 at Mt Dora 7:00 PM
May 15 - 18th District Mtg - Mt Dora 7:30 PM
May 18 - Rusty Nail Degree @ Leesburg 8:00AM
May 20 - Rainbow Assy. 79 at Mt Dora 7:00 PM
May 21 - Stated Communication
May 22 - School of Inst. - Mt Dora 7:30 PM
May 25- Ritual Competition @ Grand Lodge
May 26,27,28th - 184th Grand Communication
From the South
Bro. Saul Goodkin
At our monthly dinner we served 75 paid in-
dividuals. We made some money which was then
put into the kitchen account. Now we have money
for the food for our next Saturday breakfast. We
have a wonderful crew in the kitchen and really
thank them all for their voluntary good work. Larry
is really the person who makes this all happen.
We have been busy in the Lodge kitchen tak-
ing care to bring it up to code. We had to get our
steam table changed so that it can shut off automati-
cally. We also added a lever to shut off the gas
manually where it comes in to prevent an emer-
gency. We are also repairing the stove so that our
pilot lights work. All this is happening this month of
April 2013. This will put us in code with the City of
Leesburg Utilities Dept.
Brethren, we need support to pay for all this.
We need more of you to come to our fun fundraising
breakfasts. Come out and socialize with the brothers
and enjoy a really great breakfast. I hope to see new
faces at breakfast the first Saturday in May from
8AM to 10AM, You ALL come out--you hear!!
“WHAT WILL YOU DO”
My brothers have you thought about what you will do
with the remainder of your estate after all your bills and
final expenses are paid. Have you considered leaving a
small stipend to your Lodge. We have had several broth-
ers leave a stipend to the Lodge. These have ranged from
a small donation to a large estate. We've had a brother
donated his estate which was sizable to the Masonic
home and our Lodge got credit for it. We've had brothers
leave us their estate and we did not even know about it
for several months. In one case the executor waited sev-
eral months to let us know, and several weeks before se-
curing the house. We were able to prove that, in that pe-
riod of time, several items were removed from the estate
such as Rolex watches, guns and large screen TVs. We
were never able to recover any of that material but the
executor did pay us a nominal $2000 fee. If we had
known that we were mentioned in the will we could have
done more due diligence and perhaps saved some of the
items. If you are considering leaving the Lodge a dona-
tion then tell the Secretary that the Lodge is mentioned in
your will. If you haven't left a donation to the Lodge and
you don't have plans for all of your estate then consider
leaving a token to our Lodge. This you may do by simply
adding a codicil (amendment) to your existing will. Your
officers have proven to be good shepherds of the trust
funds this Lodge has received.
Treasurer, RW Ken Graves
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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 Wednes-
day 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.
Eustis York Rite Bodies - Meetings at Leesburg Lodge No. 58
Eustis Chapter No. 33, Meets on the first Wednesday of Janu-
ary, March, May, September and November at 7:30 PM.
Golden Triangle Council No. 28—Royal & Select Masters -
Meets first Wednesday of Feb., April, June, October, December at
7:30 PM.
Triangle Commandry No. 38 –Knights Templar—Meets on the sec-
ond Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM, except in July and Au-
gust.
Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 84
Lady Elizabeth Eldridge PM– Worthy Matron
W∴ Roland Gibson PP—Worthy Patron
Lady Paula DeBerry PM—Secretary
W∴ Robert Welch PGP – Treasurer
Meetings – 1st Thursday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. with the excep-
tion of July, August and September. Meets at Leesburg Lodge No.
58. May 2, 2013 - Honor Night for Mothers and Grand Chap-
ter Reports from the Officers.
May Birthdays
Carl Anzelmo 5/1
Edward Riddle 5/3
Fredrick Weil 5/4
Glenn Haworth 5/5
William Gibson 5/6
Ronald Glover 5/9
John Bach 5/12
Freddy Farris 5/14
Charles McCord 5/14
Victor Michet 5/14
Charles Knolle 5/16
Garth Phillips 5/18
Jack Delauter 5/19
Kenneth Zipperer 5/19
Alfred Smith 5/24
Raymond Trudeau 5/26
Wilhelm Hoehndorf 5/27
Joseph Carlton 5/28
Bernard Firks 5/30
William Schneider 5/30
“Happiness lies in the joy of
achievement and the thrill of
creative effort “
- Franklin D. Roosevelt -
Editors Note: All articles and informa-
tion 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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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 Robert and Wilma Braun Dean and Linda Sever
Leo and Patsy Blum Richard and Marjorie Jones Tom and Barbara Mansur
Ken and Jean Graves Hank and Paula DeBerry George Shoemaker
Betsy Jordon John and Tina Haas Don and Nina McIntyre
Jim Angelos Saul and Joanne Goodkin Todd and Eva Ball
Forrest and Ann Case Richard Ecott Bill and Sharen Aston
Pete and Nancy Taylor Theodore Patten Jim Weekley
Joe Sellers Larry and Brenda Duff Edwin and Wanda Robbins
Randy and Joye Jesmok Joseph and Anna Brearly Jim Cass
Thomas and Lyn Russell Jack Welch Penturff Joe Schlegal
Terry and Judy Shook Pedro Arroyo Sam and Karen Getter
Dick and Jackie Frazier Clifford and Carolyn Frazier Lee and Donna Frazier
Mike and Judy Hartman Ed and Pat Kerr Robert and Glenda Knott
OES Chapter 84 George and Ruth Wikane Kenneth Hamilton
Gareth and Maria Rouillard RW Joseph T. Price Jim and Becky Campbell
Bob Fickies Ron Glover Mid FL Lakes Hi-12 #522
Arthur L. Burke
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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RAINBOW
ASSEMBLY
No. 79 at Mt. Dora
Let’s 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 407-
908-6973 or Chapter Dad Warren Shippee at 321-
689-6661.
Attend a meeting and be impressed.
DEMOLAY
CHAPTER
At Eustis
Let’s 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 Monday’s 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.
HELP BY SUPPORTING OUR
MASONIC YOUTH
18th MASONIC DISTRICT
LODGES
Stated Communication Meetings
Leesburg No. 58 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Umatilla No. 65 1st and 3rd Monday
Clermont No. 226 1st and 3rd Monday
Eustis No. 85 2nd and 4th Monday
Villages No. 394 2nd Monday
Tavares No. 234 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Wildwood No. 92 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Groveland No. 190 2nd and 4th Thursday
Mt. Dora No. 238 1st and 3rd Thursday
Have YOU Traveled Lately?
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.
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 be-fore the meeting, call Rita at 750-5561.
“Even if you are on the right track,
you will get run over if you just sit
there.”
- Will Rogers -
“ Sunlight is the greatest disin-
fectant”
- Samuel Clemens -
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GRAND MASTER
DISCOURSE
“Getting Back to Basics” Dear Brothers: As I read our history I often wonder if our prede-cessors would recognize us today as Masons. Sure we call ourselves Masons and we have many of the same things they had, but I just wonder if they would see us as Masons. The archives of Masonry have recorded many of our predecessors’ leadership skills and knowledge of Masonry these generations of Masons, were well grounded on the mission and vision of Freemasonry. They knew and under-stood the importance and responsibility of delivering pos-terity to a Craft that would be unimpaired from innovation. They are the Masons we revere but fail to imitate; they are the Masons we cite but fail to understand, they are the Ma-sons we were inspired by, but fail to see their purpose. Yet the answer to our future is well grounded in our past. The Masons of yesterday understood their duty and faithfully executed their obligations, this is why we admire and re-spect them, and when asked about famous Masons we cite them over and over again. Very seldom do we mention or even know a Mason that is contemporaneous with us that we can cite as a living legend or one that has recently passed. If we look at Freemasonry from the perspective of the leaders of yesterday one thing will ring true every sin-gle time and that is their passion for education, for self-improvement through knowledge, for practicing their ritual and for making Masonry a way of life. All of this while using the Holy Scriptures as our Guiding Light, the one indispensable book of knowledge we cannot function with-out and which so much of our ritual can be found in its pages. What we all need is a good dosage of “Getting Back To Basics” and we start this with accountability. If you are looking at taking on a committee appointment, place or station in your Lodge you will ask for direction and information on your new commitment that you may understand the responsibilities that you will enjoined in order that you can fulfill your obligations in this new posi-tion. Your new job description will be found in the Digest, Masonic Leadership Training, Masonic Education Booklets, Monitor, etc., and whether you can find it or not in these publications discuss your new found knowledge and responsibility with the person appointing you, your Mentor, or a learned Brother and how you will proceed in the discharge of your new obligations to ensure that you understand them correctly before executing your duties. Next we have to work on our Lodge, are we making our meetings interesting, are we delivering what the Brothers are looking for in our communications, do we have a user friendly atmosphere and are we giving value for the time spent by the Brothers in our Lodges. If you have not been doing this before today you may need to start by asking of the Brothers what they are looking for or you may want to take the leadership role and present different scenarios on
what could be added to enhance the Masonic experience at our meetings. With the exposure that Masonry has received in the differ-ent medias, our mysteries have received a lot of attention and many non-Masons have given them what they perceive to be our mean-ings, this has caused our Brethren to want to know more, the new Brothers to look into our mysteries and candidates to knock on our doors and what have we done about exposing our members to this subject nothing by far for the most part. There are many ways we can do this we can create a committee to bring presentations from learned Brothers in our Lodge, District, or in or out of our State to visit our Lodges and bring forth knowledge that we can all learn from and enjoy. We can couple this with a nice dinner or lunch well prepared and served appropriately to make this a special occasion that will attract the Brothers back to the next presentations. We are happy to see that more Brothers and Lodges are seeking this route and creating an interest with these seminars and are bringing in caliber speakers to present exciting programs full of information that make for an interesting program and create a quest for further knowledge and this is good for everyone involved. Let us regroup and find our roots, we need to be well grounded in our past in order to chart a course for the future and the past in Ma-sonry is not measured by the last ten or twenty years, that is not sufficient to see any changes in Masonry since it moves very slow. We need to look at cycles in order to properly compare and you will find many similarities which can teach us how to chart for our fu-ture considering our past. We need to solidify our ritual by improving on our accu-racy and delivery. Mentoring is paramount to our success and wher-ever practiced according to the guidelines it works, builds fellow-ship, and improves in knowledge. We need Officers that demon-strate that they care not by words but by deeds. We need Lodges that are financially viable. We need to have buildings that are invit-ing after all they are our windows to the outside world and speak volumes of who we are. We need to explore our past and revitalize our passion for our mysteries and cause in depth studies of them like our predecessors use to do that we can improve ourselves mor-ally and spiritually. There is no magic bullet and if we work collectively in-stead of trying to find the magic bullet independently we can cer-tainly improve our situation quicker. We can turn this Fraternity around sooner rather than later and if everyone would work together trying to find the solution instead of working twice as hard to being an obstacle we will be a lot better off. This notion that we continue to shoot ourselves in the foot just so that we can prove the others that are trying to do something good, but we don’t like, were wrong has lead us on the wrong path over and over again, and yet we don’t even realize what we are do-ing. Our quest for quantity has not been vanquished and many of the leadership continue to look for numbers coming in while ig-noring the numbers they already have, simply because they have geared for recruiting and never looked at the retention side. This needs to be a two prong program we take in only those qualified with an eye on QUALITY while we have the other eye on educa-tion of those we need to RETAIN by improving their Masonic Ex-perience. Respectfully and Fraternally Submitted, I remain your most humble servant
Jorge L. Aladro Grand Master
Vol. 3 Issue 16 April 10, 2013
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Leesburg Lodge would like to Congratulate Sister Linda Every on being elected Associate Grand Con-
ductress of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Florida at the Grand Chapter meeting held in
St Augustine, FL on April 24th -26th. This is a wonderful accomplishment that is well deserved. Sister Linda
has worked tirelessly for Leesburg Chapter 84 OES as a Plural member, an officer and Past Matron of the
Chapter. She is a member of Tavares Chapter and has been a member of the Eastern Star since 1977, when
she was originally initiated in Umatilla Chapter. Born in the town of Mineral Wells, Texas she came to us in
Florida in 1969. She and her husband of fifty years (this May 15) Bob, started their business in Umatilla in
1978. She and Bob have two sons living in the Tampa area and one daughter in Umatilla who works in the
family business. In 1985, Linda stepped up and was elected Mayor of Umatilla to fill an unexpired term for
the office that had been left empty by the passing of the current mayor. Always an achiever in the Eastern
Star, she was named Grand Esther in 1996-97. She has held several offices in the Grand Chapter ranging
from District Chairman of several committees and funds, to State Chairman of R.E.S.T. committee, to The
Worthy Grand Matron’s personal secretary.
This is a picture of a lady driven to excel in all that she does and will be an asset to the Grand Chapter
line of Officers. We can expect great things over the next four years and we in Leesburg Lodge 58 and Lees-
burg Chapter 84 OES wish her all the very best in her future and on her road to the East.
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Boy Scout Troop 1 News
Brother Dean Sever, Organizational Rep
Lamar Eury, Scoutmaster
Several events going on in April with the Scout
Troop. April 5-6 the Troop will be up in Fruit-
land Park for Fruitland Park day handing out water to the 5K
runners and will also have a booth selling Chick-fil-A for a
fund raiser while there. All Brothers and family are encour-
aged to stop by, introduce yourselves to the Scouts and help
them with their fund raiser.
April 19-21 the Troop will be camping out at the Dis-
trict Spring Camporee at Lake Geneva in Fruitland Park. The
theme this Camporee will be Space so all activities will be re-
volved around Space. The Troop was given former Astronaut
Brigadier General Charles Duke as part of their project to re-
search. Brigadier General Duke is an Eagle Scout and one of
the Astronauts who made Lunar Landings. Scoutmaster Velez
developed a card with the Astronauts picture and facts about
his Scouting, Military and activity with NASA.
Troop leadership has recently been busy updating
required training to be involved in Boy Scouting leadership
such as Youth Protection, which is required of all leaders.
Scout Ivan Marcial recently earned the Interpreter strip for his
uniform, the first to be awarded in our Troop, for proficiency in
Spanish. Requirements include being able to carry on a 5 min-
ute conversation with fluency in the language, translating a 2
minute speech or address, writing a letter or communicating in
that language and translating a 200 word or more from that
written word of the particular language. Brother Sever also
received a newly created Interpreter strip for proficiency in
Morse code, the first to be awarded in Lake District. Several
other of the scouts are currently working on these including
one in Sign Language for hearing impaired.
The boys are available to help with chores needing
done around your home to help them raise money for Summer
Camp in June (June 9-15), please contact the Brother Secretary,
Brother Sever or Brother Stearns if you might have some need
for some help around the home. Our WM:. Angelos recently
commissioned them for some gutter and yard cleaning in his
neighborhood.
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 or on Mondays that are National Holidays. If you are
aware of any boys that might be interested in Boy Scouting age
11-18 bring them along. Boy Scouting is doing an excellent
job of training these good young men, making them better, and
therefore excellent potential candidates to receive the light of
Masonry when they reach 18.
The next Highway cleanup will be the last Saturday of
May, May 25th at 8 am. The Scout Troop as always will be
there. Needing as many Brothers as possible to help us with
this great Community exposure our Lodge gets as well as the
exercise and great eats provided by your Kitchen crew. For
those unable to pick up some litter, there is always a need for
drivers to take the picker uppers to the various locations and
giving them a ride back at the end. Also your WM:. and War-
dens can find a few jobs within the Lodge if you are unable to
get out as well as mentoring to the Boys as they assemble be-
fore and after pickup. The Youth are our future, they need
your encouragement, support and mentoring.
Rainbow Assembly 79 News
“Mom” Debbie Dyer - Mother Advisor
January 26, 2013 Installation of Officers
The new year has just started, but Mount Dora Rainbow
Assembly No. 79 has had a busy 2013. After travels within the
18th Masonic District for installations, we held our own Installa-
tion of Officers in January. Miss Janile Ramos was installed as
Worthy Advisor. Janile selected ‘The Sky is the Limit’ as her
theme for the term, based on the Disney movie ‘UP’ and has cho-
sen Camp Boggy Creek as her service project. We also served
the Lake County Shrine Dinner, where Janile presented the gavel
talk. In February, we held our yearly fund raiser, serving break-
fast and lunch at the Mount Dora Art Festival. Although it was-
n’t as busy as previous years the girls still had loads of fun flip-
ping pancakes and serving burgers & hotdogs. We also initiated
a new Rainbow Pledge and are very pleased to welcome Emily to
our group.
In March, we went to DeLeon Springs for some yummy
pancakes, canoeing, swimming, burgers and hotdogs. It was a
really nice day and we were pleased that Ocala Assembly was
able to join us. Our upcoming events include Obligatory Sunday
and bowling on April 7th, a yard sale at Mt Dora Lodge on April
13th from 8am – 2pm, proceeds to benefit our Grand Worthy Ad-
visors service project, the Rainbow Scholarship Fund, and we
will also be working the Shrine Circus on April 27 & 28 selling
novelties.
We are anxiously awaiting Grand Assembly in June,
celebrating the ‘Sweet Side of Rainbow’ and are the proud home
assembly of Grand Drill Leader, Miss Amber Sode and Grand
Representative to Virginia, Iowa and Minnesota, Miss Janile
Ramos. We always love visitors and welcome any Majority
Member, Mason, Eastern Star, Amaranth and non-affiliated
wives of Master Masons to our meetings, which are held on the
2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
In Rainbow Love and Service,
Mount Dora Assembly No. 79
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“Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude to-wards it, for that determines our success or failure. The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you
ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you are.”
- Norman Vincent Peale -
How is our attitude today? Have we let the facts of a matter slip away from us? Do we have all the facts? These are questions we should be asking ourselves each time we cast a vote or ballot in Lodge. Is it enough that we let the “orators” among us do our thinking and sway us by rhetoric? If it is a tough decision are we going to face it head on or let it slip by and maybe “someone else will handle it down the road”. Or worse, do nothing and continue the way “it always has been”. We as Masons are taught that we must think and act for our-selves. We can’t let a few nay sayers condemn us to doing the same old thing every time. If we let a “fact” grow into a huge problem with-out trying to overcome it then we will lose our way every time. If however, we face that fact and come to the realization that we are above it and can defeat it, then we will win in the end. Yes, there is a saying that the “facts speak for themselves” but I think that we as men and Ma-sons should also speak for ourselves and refute the facts sometimes. There is always another way of doing things, if we think about it hard enough. The Great Architect gave us a brain and the ability to reason, so why not use those abilities and figure out what needs to be done. This goes for our lives as well as in Lodge. Make the hard decisions and stand up for what is right. The “fact” that “it has always been done that way”, should not limit or sway us. We are better men and can be better Masons by doing the right thing every time. Don’t be overcome by the “facts”.
© WHank DeBerry, 2013 -
“Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the
privilege to do so too.”
- Voltaire -
Bro. Jeff’s Comedy Corner
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Leesburg History 1868-2013
Let’s go back to yesteryear. Let’s go back 100 years to
the first Communication in May of 1913 and what happened on
that day. The Worshipful Master was J. F. Stunkle who served
this Lodge as it’s Master 15 times! He also served as District
Deputy Grand Master in 1916.
The Lodge was opened on the evening of May 20th,1913 in the
Master Mason degree with 17 Brothers present. There were
two visiting Brothers, Bro. W.R. Shaw from Cadiz Lodge No.
121, Cadiz, KY and Bro. C.J. Johnson from Parrish Lodge No.
162, Parrish, FL. One of the communications read at this meet-
ing was an invitation from Bushnell Lodge 30, to attend the lay-
ing of the cornerstone for the new Court House. Also through
courtesy of Hillsborough Lodge No. 25, of Tampa, FL, Fellow
craft bro. J.S. McCawley was raised to the sublime degree of
Master mason.
There was one petition read, fee ($10) accepted and
referred to committee. They had one petition for affiliation by
demit, from Monroe Lodge 244, Monroe, NC .
The Lodge was stepped down to EA from Master Ma-
son and they had two EA Brothers return their proficiencies.
The Lodge was closed in the EA degree and a Lodge of Master
Masons opened. The Lodge balloted on accepting the Brothers
proficiency and allowing them to advance. They then stepped
back down to the FC degree and proceeded to pass the two
brothers to Fellow Craft. The Lodge received one Brother into
the Lodge to return his FC proficiency which he did satisfacto-
rily. The Lodge of FC was then closed and a Lodge of Master
Masons was opened. A ballot was spread on whether to accept
the proficiency of the FC Brother. It being clear he was elected
to be advanced to the Sublime degree of Master Mason.
The Treasurers report was given and there was $204.06 cash on hand. Rent from NYR Store Feb, Mar. Apr $60.00 MM degree from brother McCawley 10.00 Dues J.F, Stunkle 3.00 Dues J.S. McCawley 3.00 Application Fee 10.00 FC degree fee 5.00 $91.00 295.06 Bill for Commercial printing 1.25 Balance on hand 5/20/13 $293.81 There being no further business the Lodge was closed in due form
W.M. Robinson, Secretary
WJ. F. Stunkel buried in Lone Oak Cemetary
Leesburg, Florida
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“Plastic Safety” In today’s society debit cards, bank cards and
credit cards are a way of life. We sometimes don't
think of how these convenient tools can put our lives
and identity in danger. Here are a few tips in hopes
of helping you becoming more secure with your
plastic finances.
Most people don't think of what the simple
act of signing the back of your plastic card can do.
Give the card number out only to those who actually
need to have it (not friends and family members).
You would not believe the family members, who we
thought of as trustworthy, only to find out they
bought a new T.V. or dress with your card. Check
your monthly statement(s) over with a fine tooth
comb. Call in any unknown purchases right away!
Don’t leave your card payments in your roadside
mailboxes. People will go through them. The best
place to drop off your mail payments is inside the
post office itself, not even the drop box outside is
safe (even there it can be a source for identity theft).
When using your card numbers on-line (or
the internet) it is a good habit to use only trusted
sites. Also look at the website URL (i.e.: http://
www.example.com/) and see if there is a little mas-
ter lock in the corner on either side of the URL. This
master lock should be in the locked position. This
means this site is a secure link and making purchases
should be safe. If the lock is un-locked then the link
is unsecure and should NOT be used to place your
order. Make sure to read the terms and conditions so
that added charges or added monthly charges are not
added to your order. After you order on the com-
puter it is a good idea to delete your computer cook-
ies and passwords. These can be copied by hackers
if you go into a wrong site or an infected site, you
may never know if the site is compromised.
We are told to sign the backs of our credit
and debit cards and instructed by cashiers. Did you
know that if your card is used or stolen without your
knowledge and the current user purchases items with
your copied signature (from the back of the card),
you could still be held liable and responsible for
those fraudulent purchases. Something to think
about... Instead write, "CHECK ID" on the back of
your cards. All cashiers are in fact supposed to check
your signature and ID before using your card for
purchases so don't get upset but be happy that they
are doing their job in stopping ID theft.
Most people don’t realize, but if you use
your debit card as a debit card and type in your Per-
sonal Identification Number (PIN) in some cases the
cashier can copy this and use it (PIN may show up
on their computer). Also when using your debit card
as debit your purchases are never insured by the
cards company or bank. Most banks will insure your
purchases if you use your debit card as a credit card.
The cashier can not copy this information unless
they use a carbon copy which in this day and age is
almost nonexistent. If they do use a carbon copy ask
for it and you shred it. That way it can not be copied.
Another good habit to get into is to make a
photo copy of your cards front and back and place
this information in a file cabinet or safe. I also do the
same with all my personal ID’s. This way you have
the card number and 1-800 numbers to call in case
your card(s) are lost or stolen. If your card(s) are
gone and you call for a replacement card(s) ask for a
different card number. Doing this helps in securing
your accounts. The number will be disabled once
you call in for a different numbered card but still ask
the question; will my old card(s) be disabled now?
Some cards (credit or debit) have an insurance to
cover the cost of lost and stolen cards if they have
activity on them. You should ask for this! Some
cards come with it but most don't! One more thing I
do is take one or two cards with me when I go out
and I leave the others behind in my safe that way if
my wallet is stolen I still have a source of finances
which can be used. If you carry everything and lose
it, then all of your finances are gone until your re-
placements come in which can be a few days to a
few weeks.
One can never be too safe but you have to be
or you could be taken advantage of. Again, if you
notice charges which you did not make, call your
card company or bank right away!
Marshal, Cy Stearns
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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:_________________________________________________________
Spouse’s 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: _______________ Demolay Rainbow Board
Order of the Eastern Star: Chapter:__________ Tall Cedars Hi Twelve
Order of the Amaranth (Mail to Lodge@ P.O. Box 985, Fruitland Park, FL 34741)
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Pictures from around the Lodge
“Friend to Friend Dedication”
“Kitchen Krew April 2013”
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Pictures from around the Lodge (cont.)
Worthy Matron Beth Eldridge 2013-2014
L to R - Beth Eldridge, Denise Meier, Roland Gibson, John Meier V Denise and John received their Twenty-Five year Service Awards.
Leesburg Chapter 84 Order of the Eastern Star Officers 2013-2014
Top Row L-R Ken Bailey, Bob Welch, Jim Fretwell, Kelly Bayless, Hank DeBerry Middle Row L-R Ellen Rasmussen, Linda Every, Marylu Stewart, Sharon Staple Front Row L-R Miriam Walldroff, Orissa Maurer, Peggy Welch, Theresa Fox, Beth Eldridge, Roland Gibson, Garry Lee, Paula DeBerry
Pictures from around the Lodge (cont.)
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SUNDAY DINNER
Leesburg Lodge No. 58
May 12, 2013
Menu
Larry’s Luscious LASAGNA Veggies, Garden Salad
Dinner Rolls, Drinks, Desserts (Sugared, Sugar Free or No Sugar Added)
$9.00 Adults, under 14 $4.00
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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NONPROFIT US Postage
PAID Permit#1040 Leesburg,, FL
34748
Leesburg Masonic Lodge No. 58 F&AM PO Box 985 Fruitland Park, Florida 34731
SUNDAY DINNERS 11:30 a.m. TO 1:15 p.m.
Menu items: May 11, 2103
Larry’s Luscious Lasagna Veggies, Garden Salad, Roll,
Dessert (sugared, sugar free or no sugar added) Coffee, Tea, Lemonade $9.00 per person, Children under 14 years of age $4.00
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.
Don’t forget to call or sign -up!!!
Celebrating 145 years (1868 — 2012) in Leesburg, Fla. “The Lakefront City”
1st Saturday Monthly Coffee Klatch & Breakfast 8:00am to 10:00am
Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausages (Patty’s or Links),
Breakfast Potatoes, Grits, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Toast,
Fruit Cup, Breakfast Pastries, Coffee, Orange Juice
$6.00 per person