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The
Trestleboard
A publication of
Sun City Lodge # 72
F&AM
“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all
the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as
MAY 2020
Brother Harry Houdini became a Mason in St. Cecile Lodge
No. 568, New York, New York, in 1923. He received his En-
tered Apprentice Degrees on July 17 and his Fellow Craft
Degree on July 31. He was raised a Master Mason on Au-
gust 21, 1923. He became a life member on October 30,
1923. He was also a member of the Shrine Temple.
SUN CITY # 72 LODGE
Your Lodge at a Glance
Worshipful Master Michael Rial 602-349-2250 [email protected]
Senior Warden Matthew Link 303-590-4192 [email protected]
Junior Warden Marcus Hensley (619) 208-8986 [email protected]
Secretary Gary Loeb (484) 354-9063 [email protected]
Treasurer
Chaplain Arizona Milke
Senior Deacon Matthew Lawrence
Junior Deacon Dennis McMillen
Senior Steward Robert Saenz
Junior Steward Filiberto Encinas-Tequida
Marshal James Denzien
Tyler Charles Hardy
Building Manager Pat Hayes PM, 623-972-2217 [email protected]
Banquet / Event Coordinator Pat Hayes
Candidate Mentoring Pat Hayes PM
Lodge Trustees - Chairman, Jan Lilley PM Members, Gary Fullington Earl Paasch PM, Tom Lyle, Robert Meizinger
Trust Fund Trustees—Chairman, Hal Knowlton, Members Dave Miller PM, Randall Sturdevant, Charles Hardy, Roger Tricco.
Trial Commissioners: Brian Turner, Harold Knowlton II, James Reece, Matthew Lawrence and Keith Korittky.
Audit Committee Matthew Link and Marcus Hensley
Lodge Ritual Director Pat Hayes PM
Lodge Website Committee David Miller PM, Craig Montgomery PM
Masonic Education Matthew Lawrence
Masonic Funeral Coordination David Miller PM 602-317-6136 [email protected]
Membership Retention Pat Hayes PM
Sickness and Distress Larry Gorelick 602-403-7775 [email protected]
Razvan Dumitru 602-292-8855 [email protected]
Trestle Board Editor / Publisher Richard Flinton PM. 623-889-5772 [email protected]
Webmaster Richard Flinton
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Brethren,
As we all quarantine in our homes time passes and one soon misses the comradery that we share on a routine basis. When I joined Ma-
sonry, I had one suit. I quickly learned that we wear suits often in appreciation to the craft, so I got another. Some years later suits are like
wearing anything else. I am comfortable wearing one and am proud to be an officer in my lodge. I miss wearing my suit.
Masonry remains strong as we have not lost the values that we seek and practice. Brothers and Candidates routinely engage with us ask-
ing when we will be back in service. While this is a setback, I feel it will not interfere with our progress.
When one joins a Masonic lodge, he may know few people. Over time you gain many friends and learn about their lives and events. This
is one of the many things that keeps everyone engaged. I look forward to seeing everyone again when the Covid19 virus is behind us.
In the meantime, please enjoy an article about the Tyler.
The Tyler in the Lodge
Before tiles and shingles were used on roofs, they used thatch straw. This is straw woven together and held in place with rope. Because of
this London just about burnt to the ground, several times.
An ordinance was issued that roofs were to be covered with tiles, lead, shingles, or plastered straw. This was the first fire law ever imposed
by any government.
The occupation of Tiler became quite lucrative because of this new law. Tilers became the highest paid profession of that time. They de-
manded so high a wage, that the government had to step in and set their fees.
Tilers were entered into Masonry around 1738 and was responsible for the drawing of the Lodge, delivery of the summonses (for which
they were paid) and various assets. Until this time the Tilers guarded the door of the Lodge but were not members.
The emblem of the Tilers office is the sword, originally it was the trowel. It was sharp, pointed, and about three feet long. You can see how
a man of that profession could swing something like that with quite a bit of power.
The term "drawing of the lodge" was done by the Tiler and was exactly what it implies. In those days they did not have the furnishings that
we have today. The Lodge would meet in homes of brothers, pubs, churches or where-ever they could find a place. Before the meeting
would start the Tiler would take a piece of chalk and draw the different steps, stations, and places for the officers. The better artist the
Tiler was the more elaborate the drawings and the more prestige the Lodge received.
Sincerely and Fraternally, Michael Rial
Worshipful Master
From The East
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Greetings,
I hope this article finds you and your family well. I have really missed our regular and frequent meetings and hopefully by the time this
article comes out, we are all back in the groove with this pandemic behind us. I suspect that it will likely take some time until our new nor-
mal is sorted out – but we should continue to reach out to one another and remember that you always have your masonic family to sup-
port you.
There is a good story that I’d like to share that you may be familiar with. As we adapt and adjust how we live our lives, I thought is was a
great reminder about what it means to be a Mason.
“A salesman breaks down in a remote country lane, a farmer in the adjacent field comes over and they discover that they are "Brothers".
The salesman is concerned as he has an important appointment in the local town: "Don't worry says the farmer you can use my car, I will
call a friend and get the car repaired while you go to the appointment" Off goes the salesman and a couple of hours later he returns but
unfortunately the car is awaiting a part which won’t arrive until the next morning. "It's not a problem," says the Farmer, "use my telephone
and re-schedule your first appointment tomorrow, stay with us tonight and I'll see that the car is done first thing!" The farmers' wife pre-
pares a wonderful meal and they share a glass of fine single malt during an excellent evening, the salesman sleeps soundly and when he
awakes there is his car, repaired and ready to go. After a full English breakfast the salesman thanks them both for the hospitality. As he and
the farmer walk to his car he turns and asks "my brother, thank you so much but I have to ask, did you help me because I am a Mason?"
"No" was the reply, "I helped you because I am a Mason."
-posted on http://allthingsmasonic.blogspot.com/2009/03/nice-masonic-story.html
Getting to know…Brother Ricky Nolen.
Brother Ricky was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in our lodge in February of 2020 and lives in Peoria, AZ. Ricky was born in
Hobart, IN in 1998 and moved to Arizona with his family at the age of 2 – 3 years old. Ricky’s father is also a member of our lodge (Richard
Nolen) and Ricky is a 4th generation Mason!
For the last few years Ricky has been fighting wildfires, which has taken him to many parts if the western US, including AZ, CA, OR, NM and
CO. He is currently working as a pipefitter with Local 469. He enjoys staying in shape with working out and anything fitness, target
shooting, spending time with family and is a sports fan. In particular, Ricky enjoys hockey and the Chicago Blackhawks, along with other
professional sports teams (Packers, White Sox, Coyotes, Cardinals).
Please say hello to Brother Ricky Nolen the next time you see him in lodge!
I look forward to the next time we meet. May you and your family stay safe and healthy. If there is anything you need, please call or email
me. May peace and harmony prevail.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Matt Link
Sr. Warden
Sun City Lodge #72
303-590-4192 (mobile)
From The West
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Greetings Brethren,
I hope all are well and doing great during this time. I have a couple of updates to share. First in working on the Senior Warden's project to reach out to 100% of our Brothers I have gotten the chance to meet some additional amazing Masons and for that I am very thankful. On that note one of our Brethren has mentioned that he does Estate legal work and that any brother in need of that sort of item should reach out to him. This is Brother Ronald Larson. Should you need to reach out please request his contact information from the Secretary.
On the Masonic Youth Grant I am pleased to report that the committee is working very hard to close out writing the instruc-tion and application and this will be ready to publish shortly as it is currently in a final draft phase. Again want to thank everyone for their support of this program.
Continuing in the famous Masons in all walks of life theme I present a list of 7 literary figures who were Members of various Lodges:
Mark Twain was a Freemason, and is best known for such excellent novels such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court. The latter novel has themes of time travel, and features an attempt to alter the past, and is seen as an early science fiction novel. Twain had an interest in science and technology, but also had an interest in parapsychology, which echoes the interests of the writer and Mason Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Mark Twain was a member of the Polar Star Lodge No. 79, A.F.&A.M. in St. Louis, and became a Master Mason within a few months of joining. At one point suspended for not paying his dues, Twain was reinstated a short while later.
Alexander Pope was a poet and satirist of the early eighteenth century, famous for many works such as The Rape of the Lock, a poem that has certain esoteric overtones, and Essay on Man, which has Masonic themes. Pope was a London based Freemason and knew many other Masons at the time such as Jonathan Swift, and became introduced to members of the aristocracy that moved in these circles such as the Duke of Chandos.
Jonathan Swift was a writer, satirist and political pamphleteer, whose best known work Gulliver’s Travels is still widely read and has been adapted for film and TV many times. The work was a satirical attack on the corruption of Walpole’s Whig Oligarchy during the first half of the eighteenth century. The book is a satirical looking glass – and also attacks the Imperialism and Colonialism that was being undertaken at the time. He also knew Pope and frequented the Devils Tavern.
Godfrey Higgins was born in 1772, he resided at Skellow Grange near Doncaster, living the life of a comfortable country squire. He was educated at Cambridge and studied law, becoming a Yorkshire magistrate, a Freemason and a reformer, playing a leading role in uncover-ing the abuse of the patients at the York Lunatic Asylum. Higgins wrote the acclaimed Anacalypsis, a book that still manages to be contro-versial today, dividing historians in the way the work has influenced modern day Theosophy and occultism. The work discusses Higgins’ provocative ideas on a long-lost ancient source for all religions, beliefs, philosophies and the origins of the York Grand Lodge – a must read for all Freemasons interested in philosophy.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Freemason who was also attracted to the occult, investigating mediums and taking a keen interest in the incident of the Cottingley Fairies. Conan Doyle’s most famous work – The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – had strong Masonic themes in some of the stories, and along with Rudyard Kipling and Jerome K Jerome, he wrote a letter of good will when the Authors’ Lodge was founded in London.
Henry Rider Haggard was a Freemason who wrote about the themes of the Craft in his most popular adventure novels, especially She, King Solomon’s Mines, and The Holy Flower, books that deal with the search for lost knowledge and life, death and rebirth. His books contain the essence of the colonising spirit of late Victorian and Edwardian England; his works conveying tales of discovery within the Empire. He was a close friend of Rudyard Kipling, and Rider Haggard also sent the Authors’ Lodge a letter of good will when the lodge opened in 1910.
Rudyard Kipling certainly discussed Masonic themes in some of his poems and novels, such as The Man Who Would be King, a novel that captured the themes of the search for lost knowledge and the search for lost civilisations. Kipling also wrote a letter of goodwill to the Au-thors’ Lodge in 1910. Kipling had been initiated into the Hope and Perseverance Lodge No. 782, based in Lahore, India, in 1886, and went on to become an honorary member of the Authors’ Lodge.
In closing I hope all stay healthy and I can't wait to meet again in person as the simple act of shaking hands with my brothers has taken on greater importance than ever. I look forward to seeing each of you at the Lodge as soon as possible.
Fraternally,
Marcus Hensley
Junior Warden SC 72
From The south
We have no calendar this month because we do not know when we can meet again. All of you be safe.
Lodge news
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Sun City Masonic Investment Trust –Investing In the Future
When the Sun City Masonic Center was first established, a number of masonic related people contributed their
time and resources to developing the building and property. Part of their efforts were to establish an investment
trust to provide financial support for a place where Masonic related groups and activities could be conducted. To-
day, the Sun City Masonic Investment Trust is administered by 5 Trustees elected for individual rotating 5 year
terms of office by members of Sun City Masonic Lodge. The Chairman of the Investment Trust Board is Randall
Sturdevant. Members of the Investment Trust must be members of Sun City Masonic Lodge.
The legacy established 30-40 years ago has developed into a Masonic Center which is used by many groups and
many of us enjoy today. With the expenses of today, the Sun City Masonic Center is not self-sustaining and de-
pends on donations from the group using the Masonic Center and the proceeds from the Trust investments. The
proceeds from the invested Trust principal are disbursed periodically and no longer provide a sufficient amount to
cover the ever increasing costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the building and grounds.
The Investment Trust Board oversees the investments and provides, pursuant to the Trust Agreement, a quarterly
amount that is distributed to assist with the operation of the Sun City Masonic Center. The principal of the Invest-
ment Trust was established through donations and contributions by members of the Masonic groups using the Sun
City Masonic Center. The Investment Trust continues to need donations and contributions to maintain and grow a
Trust principal that will provide for the future operating expenses of the Masonic Center.
Individuals, or the groups, desiring to assist in enhancing the legacy or those who founded the Sun City Masonic
Center, are always welcome to make contributions and donations to the Investment Trust principal. Donations and
contributions directed to growing the Investment Trust need to be specifically identified for the Investment Trust and
directed for adding to the invested principal. Routine donations and contributions made to Sun City Lodge No 72
assist the Lodge with current expenses but are not used to grow the principal of the Investment Trust. Individuals
and groups interested in exploring the opportunity to make a direct contribution to growing the Investment Trust
principal should contact Randall Sturdevant at 623.217.9426 or
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SUN CITY LODGE SHIRTS
Sun City Lodge No 72 is coordinating an order for short sleeve collared polo shirts embossed with
the Square and Compasses. The shirts have the following features:
+ Cornerstone is the shirt manufacturer;
+ Shirt is short sleeve with a collar;
+ Left breast pocket with Name above the pocket;
+ Square and Compasses with SUN CITY LODGE No 72 on the Right breast; and
+ Shirts are in Black, Blue, or White.
Price is $35.00 per shirt with payment made to SUN CITY LODGE No 72.
If you are interested in ordering a shirt, please contact Dave Miller at 602.317.6136 or
[email protected] . When ordering, include:
your shirt size, and color you would like.
Name you want placed above the shirt pocket (if any).
Stated Meeting Dinner Menu
MENU:
The cost for dinner is $8.00
Reservations would be appreciated at least 5 days in advance.
RSVP to: Marcus Hensley [email protected] or call
the lodge at 623-9722217
TRESTLEBOARD ARTICLEs or other SUBMISSIONs
Articles and other Trestleboard submissions are due no later than the 15th of the month. If your submission is not received and other arrangements have not been made, it will not be printed. All Trestleboard submissions must be sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word format, to Richard Flinton at: [email protected] If you have questions, please call Steve at 623-889-5772
We need current telephone numbers, addresses, and email addresses for all brothers and Trestleboard subscrib-
ers. You will be receiving the Electronic Trestleboard if we have your email address. If you require a printed copy,
Please notify the Lodge Secretary, Richard Flinton at 623-972-2217.
From the Secretary’s Desk
Sun City Lodge has 216 members. Growth-wise, we are doing very well, with two candidates waiting for
the second degree and one waiting for the third degree. We have one elected Brother, whose membership is
pending receiving a Demit from his former Lodge. Additionally, we have two petitions for membership (one
by affiliation/plural and one for degrees). Our average age is 70.5 years.
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Grand Lodge will ONLY allow teleconference Stated Meet-
ings. Information about calling in to the May 14 teleconference Stated Meeting will be sent to the members by e-mail.
Any business, requiring the in-person vote of the membership (like balloting on petitions), will wait until Grand Lodge
allows normal meetings to resume. If anything of importance needs to be shared with our membership, I will be sure to
communicate it with you.
Stay healthy, Brethren!
Fraternally in Peace and Harmony,
Gary A. Loeb, PM
623-972-2217 (mobile – 484-354-9063)
NECROLOGY
George G. Glass, Edward R. Harris
“Remember him before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is bro-ken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, or the wheel broken at the well and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it”. ~ Ecclesiastes 12:6-7
Masonic tradition calls on us to aid and assist all distressed brothers, withersoever dispersed. While we are getting better at assisting our brothers, we have been neglecting our ladies and their needs. If any of you know of a sick or distressed brother or a Masonic widow in need, please call the lodge office at 623.972.2217.
The Trestleboard is available through your e-mail…
Issues of the Trestleboard can be sent directly to your e-mail. The advantage of this is that
you will receive it earlier than if mailed. To receive the Trestleboard in your e-mail, please
send your request and e-mail address to [email protected] or call the
lodge office at 623.972.2217.
Sickness and Distress
If you know of a brother in need, Please contact Larry Gorelick, at [email protected] or Razvan Dumitru at [email protected]
Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to All!
Masonic Anniversaries
Jack E. Adams 5 /11/1963
James A. Heger 5 /6 /2000
Kenneth R. Hartman 5 /24/2001
Harvey Finks 5 /27/1954
Glenn W. Cummings 5 /3 /1997
Cody B. Burks 5 /18/2005
Robert S. Bennett 5 /3 /1958
Ryan N. Jacobsen 5 /30/2019
Paul A. Baron 5 /27/2006
Walter P. McMartin 5 /29/2001
Kirk T. Lockett Jr 5 /26/2004
Glynn E. Ley 5 /24/2007
Ronald F. Larson 5 /19/1979
Kenneth N. Larsen 5 /9 /1983
Craig D. Cheetham 5 /17/1990
Douglas F. Kydd 5 /6 /1992
James L. Becker 5 /11/1988
Frank Stickel 5 /28/1998
Joseph Tancredi 5 /7 /1974
Mark R. Grindle 5 /20/1982
George P. Vinson 5 /25/2017
Jason P. Gorski 5 /5 /2016
John W. Holliday 5 /16/1977
William R. Sturdevant 5 /26/2016
John C. Holz Sr 5 /17/1947
Jack A. Bernhart 5 /22/
James W. Duval 5 /15/
Carl L. Fredricksen 5 /12/
James E. Hug 5 /30/
Harold C. Jensen 5 /29/
Robert J. Kinch 5 /6 /
Marcos P. Lakandula 5 /1 /
Gerald T. Larson 5 /31/
Harold J. Lilley 5 /7 /
Paul V. Meierhenry 5 /2 /
Rickie Polke 5 /17/
Rex S. Provenzale 5 /29/
Ricky L. Rencher 5 /12/
William L. Strickland 5 /10/
Eugene L. Winkels 5 /2 /
Masonic Anniversaries
Henry R. Stoll 5 /6 /2000
Robert L. Johnson Jr 5 /2 /2012
Joseph B. Setticase 5 /4 /2010
James J. Rolle 5 /28/1958
Douglas S. Robertson 5 /9 /2006
Charles L. Reeves 5 /20/1988
Andrew E. Pratt 5 /18/2013
Richard W. Oakley 5 /17/2003
Gene V. Giordano 5 /16/2013
Edward A. Srsen 5 /29/1965
Past Master’s fellowship
The Past Master’s Fellowship (PMF) of Sun City Lodge will be meeting on the
second Tuesday of the Month at 8:30 AM at the Sun City Masonic Center.
The meeting will be reviewing the Worshipful Master’s plans for Sun City Lodge
and where the Past Masters can be of assistance and support. Lite refresh-
ments will be served during the meeting.
Oasis Chapter No 15, Royal Arch Masons, cancelled the April meeting and plans for degree conferrals in accordance
with the Edicts of the Grand Master of Masons in Arizona and the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons in Arizona.
At the time of the preparation of this item, those 2 edicts remain in effect and may extend for all or parts of May. If
there is a May meeting of Oasis Chapter, it will be on Friday, 15 May, at the Sun City Masonic Center. Pot Luck be-
gins at 6:30 PM. Education follows at 7:00 PM with the monthly meeting following at 7:30 PM.
Contact Pat Hayes (602.570.5684, [email protected]) to confirm if there will/will not be a meeting on Friday, 15
May.
Oasis Chapter RAM meets on the third Friday each month.
Pot Luck. 6:30PM Education. 7:00PM Meeting. 7:30 PM
Oasis Chapter N0 15 Royal Arch Masons
Meets at Sun City Lodge No72
Stewart Council meets on the forth Monday of each month
Pot luck dinner at 6:30PM Education 7:00 PM Meeting at 7:30 PM
St Andrew meets on the second Saturday of each month, Officers,
sword and ritual training at 7:30AM coffee & donuts 8:00AM
Conclave at 9:00AM
In accordance with the Edicts of the Grand Master of Masons in Arizona and the Grand Commander of Knights Templar in Arizona, St An-
drew Commandery No 17, Knights Templar, cancelled the April meeting and plans for celebrating Easter with a short ceremony.
St Andrew Commandery is next scheduled to meet on Saturday, 09 May at the Sun City Masonic Center. Conclave begins at 9:00 AM with
full ceremony. Coffee and light refreshments are available beginning at 8:00 AM along with instruction. This meeting may not occur if the
2 Edicts referenced above continue in effect for May 2020.
Sir Knights of St Andrew Commandery No 17 are reminded that a special communication was released in April by the Commandery Record-
er regarding the election of 2020-2021 Commandery Officers.
Contact Pat Hayes, at 602.570.5684, [email protected], if you want to confirm the scheduled Saturday, 09 May, meeting or if you did not
receive the special communication released in April regarding the election of 2020-2021 Commandery Officers.
St Andrew Commandery meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday except for the month of August. During August, the Arizona Grand York Rite
Sessions are held. For further information, contact Pat Hayes, Commandery Recorder, at 602.570.5684, [email protected].
In accordance with the Edicts issued by the Grand Master of Masons in Arizona and the Grand Master of Cryptic
Masons in Arizona, the April 2020 meeting of Stewart Council and the Super Excellent Degree conferral along with
the ISH SODI conferral activity were cancelled.
At the time of the preparation of this item, it is not known if the edicts will remain in force for all or parts of May. If
there is a May meeting of Stewart Council, it will be on Monday, 25 May, at the Sun City Masonic Center. Pot Luck
Dinner at 6:30 PM, Education at 7:00 PM, and the meeting at 7:30 PM.
Contact Pat Hayes at 602.570.5684 or [email protected] for further Stewart Council information and to confirm
the May meeting arrangements.
Stewart Council No 16 Cryptic Masons
Meets at Sun City Lodge N0 72
Saint Andrew commandery no 17
meet at sun city lodge no72
Sun city west High Twelve club
At the time that this item is prepared, there are no plans for a meeting of
the Sun City West High 12 Club in May due to the Edict issued by the Grand Master of Masons in
Arizona and the closure of the Golden Corral Restaurant in conformance with the edicts issued by
the State of Arizona Governor.
We are planning on a series of Summer Luncheons once the local restaurants are permitted to reo-
pen. Notice of the date/time and location for the several luncheons will be released to members.
Any Master Mason is welcome to join the Sun City West High 12 Club in breakfast and meeting on
the 2nd Friday of the month during the months of October through May. Meetings begin at 8:00
AM and are in a separate room at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 17674 W Litchfield Road (Corner
of Grand Avenue- US Route 60). The restaurant opens at 7:30 AM and breakfast is available at that
time. When paying the Golden Corral Restaurant, be sure to identify that you are eligible for those
attending the Sun City West High 12 Club meeting. Spouses are welcome to join in the breakfast
meal and attend the meeting. For additional Club meeting information, contact Jeff Samuelson at
623.876.8911, [email protected].
QADESH TEMPLE # 35 SUN CITY NILE CLUB
AMARANTH—NEW HORIZON COURT NUMBER 12
May 2020
Easter Blessing – May His blessing bring the world back to a normal way of life
With the knowledge that we can survive any pandemic thrown our way – Amen
April – meeting was cancelled as result of the pandemic that has hit our world. So the best that we can do is to stay
inside, wash our hands as much as possible, use hand sanitizer, and be safe.
May ?? – will be the date of our next meeting for elections of our officers for the ensuing term being kept un-
der the guidelines of the SRM edict in keeping attendance to a minimum due to the pandemic.
The result of this meeting and to who our new officers will be will appear in the issue of the trestle
board after we have finally been able to have this very important meeting and also every member of our court
with an email will receive the news the day after plus those members without email will receive a letter by
snail mail.
Keep our shut-ins in your prayers as they continue to heal.
As you hear of a member needing assistance in obtaining food, medicine, or just general aid, please let us know so
that we can get them the service that they need.
Jobie Daughters Bethel #22 meetings and events have been suspended but we have received the edict from the
Supreme Council that the daughters can have a virtual meeting. This will be the first for Bethel #22 as well
as the council but we are adapting to our new way of life for the time being.
Amaranth meetings and events have been suspended until further notice as well as our Grand Court
Session which has been moved to June 11-13, 2020 to the Phoenix Sheridan Crescent Hotel at I17 and
Dunlap Avenue.
Star meetings and events have been suspended until further notice.
Hugs - your secretary, Pat Zimmerman
What you see – What you hear – When you leave – Leave it here
On Sunday, May 3rd, the Chapter is scheduled to receive its new Charter as Valley of the Sun Chapter. This is a spe-
cial occasion and the public ceremony will begin at 4:00 PM at the Sun City Masonic Center.
On Saturday, March 14th, the State DeMolay assembled to honor the Arizona Grand Master of Masons. Below is a
picture taken at the conclusion of a busy day of degree activity and great fellowship.
With the cancellation of physical meetings due to the COVID 19 medical restrictions, Chapter members have been
active with using the electronic media to stay in touch and have activities. Zoom, Google Hangouts, and internet con-
nectivity have been used to keep everyone involved with the Chapter and State DeMolay activities. This use of virtu-
al activity is part of everyday life for many of the members.
Chapter members are selling Yearbook Ads to help with their expenses to attend the July 2020 State DeMolay Con-
vention. Contact one of the Chapter members or Dad Dave Zaucha for more information.
DeMolay is a Masonic youth organization for young men. To be eligible to join DeMolay, three simple requirements
need to be met by the applicant:
+ You are a young man between the ages of 12 and 21;
+ You are of good moral character; and,
+ And you believe in a supreme being (all religions welcome).
The members engage in a variety of service and fun activities. Service events include working with adult Masonic
groups and working in local community charity events. DeMolay members enjoy social activities with members of
locally Masonic sponsored Rainbow Girl Assemblies and Job’s Daughter Bethels, as well as recreational events in-
volving sports and electronic game challenges. The Chapter events and meetings are planned and run by the youth
Chapter officers with guidance from the Dad Advisor.
Valley of the Sun DeMolay Chapter regularly meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 4:00 PM at the Sun
City Masonic Center.
Currently, local Master Masons serving on the Valley of the Sun Chapter Advisory Council include: Bryon Howe;
Steve Liguori; Matt Link; and David Zaucha. For further information about becoming a member of DeMolay or how
to become a member of the Advisory Council, contact David Zaucha at 623.236.6307 or
VALLEY OF THE SUN DEMOLAY
May 2020
Bethel 22 has emerged into the technology age with having virtual meetings. The first meeting was held on April
14 with a wonderful success as we had all the daughters online as well as all of the council members. For some of
us this was a first but we are willing to grasp this together and move forward until we are once again able to travel
to the lodge for a Bethel meeting and give hugs and awards to those that have met this challenge.
We are still wishing everyone to be safe, practice the hygiene as required and we are all looking forward to getting
back together as soon as we can.
I have no pictures to share with you at this moment as have not been able to socialize but as soon as we can do
that we encourage anyone who is a Mason, has a Masonic connection, to please come to our Bethel meetings and
support our daughters as we get back together.
Stay tuned for future events & goings on within our Bethel.
JOBS DAUGHTERS, BETHEL 22
May 2020
Dora Nickell, President
Dear Nile Ladies,
Easter Blessing – all of us can hope and pray that this year’s Easter Blessing will grant us the
path back to our normal way of life.
When we are granted the time to resume our meeting – the following will be done:
First item on the agenda would be to install the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, and Chaplain.
Second item was that the club voted on changing the number required for a quorum to “Five (5) members
shall constitute a quorum providing that one (1) member is one of the top four (4) officers (President, Vice
President, Secretary, or Treasurer).”
Hopefully before we meet your Secretary will have the time to prepare and hand out new rosters to everyone.
Before this can be completed, she will have to make a few phone calls to make sure that the information given by
some members is still correct. As it stands, the secretary has not heard from all the members listed in the current
club roster.
Message from Dora Nickell, President:
Hope you are well. Latest input is that we will NOT have a Nile meeting in May unless something changes. Officers
will remain as current with the installation on October 5, 2020.
Mark your calendar that the club official visit will be Wednesday November 11, 2020 at the
El Dorado.
At the time that this item is prepared, the May meeting of the West Valley Lodge of Perfection scheduled for Thurs-
day, 07 May, at 12 Noon is cancelled in compliance with the Edict issued by the Grand Master of Masons in Arizona.
West Valley Scottish Rite Masons are reminded that the Valley of Phoenix normally has a monthly meeting on the
3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Scottish Rite building at 7726 N 59th Avenue in Glendale. The Thursday,
21 May, may be cancelled if the Grand Master’s Edict remains in force. Please contact the Valley of Phoenix Office
at 623.248.5079 to confirm if there will be a meeting of the Valley of Phoenix on Thursday, 16 May.
For additional information regarding the West Valley Lodge of Perfection, contact Hal Knowlton at 714.343.4322,
Peoria CHAPTER 59 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
59 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
PEORIA CHAPTER #59
Order of the Eastern Star
May 2020
Marsha Young, GTE, reporter
The members of Peoria #59 are all tucked safely at home (we hope) away from this nasty virus, except for our Wor-
thy Matron Crystal Thompson, who is a nurse, and other members still considered essential workers. We keep them in
our thoughts and prayers. It is certainly a difficult time for everyone especially our older members. Our Secretary, Sis-
ter Kathy Pierson, has been sending email updates periodically to keep everyone connected. We appreciate her efforts
to check in on everyone.
These are unprecedented times and we need to remain vigilant and safe at home, if possible. If you cannot get out
and need something, please let one of the officers know, and they’ll try to arrange help. It is important to do your part
by staying home and using social distancing practices. We must help ourselves first in consideration of others. The
better we are about it now, the sooner we will be allowed out. Our governor says it best: stay safe, stay healthy, stay
connected.
Plans for the Chapter are totally unknown at this time. We had a farewell dinner for the Worthy Matron and Worthy
Patron, but like all plans, it is on hold for now. Elections are supposed to take place the first meeting in May, but who
knows if we will be able to gather by then!! The communications from the Most Worthy Grand Matron are clear; put
your members safety first, obey your non-gathering directions and we’ll get through this together. Nothing is written
in stone!
I saw the piece below on Facebook and thought it was appropriate as we need to look to the positives in life now. I
borrowed it and left the hashtag and ownership marking in it.
Ad space is now available on the Trestleboard. You may purchase a business card
size for $120 for one year, or a larger ad for $200 for one year. (10 issues) Please
support our Brothers and Friends of the Lodge who advertise in our Trestleboard.
Contact: Richard Flinton 623-889-5772 [email protected]
Mailing Address
SUN CITY LODGE # 72
F. & A.M.
P.O. Box 1353
Sun City, Arizona 85372
Telephone: 623.972.2217
e-mail: [email protected]
Office hours: Mon / Wed / Fri – 9AM -1 PM
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Physical Address
SUN CITY LODGE # 72
F.& A.M.
18810 North 107th Avenue
Sun City, Arizona, 85373