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Godofredo Santy Lascano148 Grand Master of Washington – 2010-2011th

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M�W�B Godofredo Santy Lascano was born and raised in the Philippines. He was born in a citylocated in the outskirts of Manila where he attended elementary and high school. He graduated fromhigh school in 1963 and went straight to Far East Asia Technological Institute, where he studiedElectrical Engineering for two years. He then decided to shift his course of study and attended thePhilippine School of Arts and Trades, majoring in the Commercial Arts discipline.

During this time the attractive wages offered in the career field asan artist became more attractive to him than continuing hiseducation. He then laid the books aside and explored the world ofthe working class. While practicing as a full-time Interior Designer,he taught Perspective Drawing and Watercolor rendering in anexclusive school for girls who were majoring in Interior Design. Atthe same time, he was a drummer and eventually the rhythm guitarplayer of a rock band, jamming songs popularized by the Beatles.This exposure in the design field led him to venture into the fashionworld. Along with the other activities he was juggling at the time, heopened up a Tailoring and Boutique shop and indulged in theluxurious world of fashion design. All these conflicting endeavorsdid not last, and he reverted back and focused on Interior Design. Asa secondary means of building up his clientele in Interior Design, hestarted a small-scale furniture manufacturing business. This was thetime when he met the Freemason who was at the time in the sameline of business and who initialized M�W�B Santy’s entry into theFraternity. Actually, M�W�B Santy had a previous connection toFreemasonry, as his grandfather was a Freemason.

M�W�B Santy first knocked on the door to Freemasonry sometime during the midyear of 1975when he first expressed his interest in joining the Craft. He was initiated as an Entered Apprenticein February 23, 1976; was passed as a Fellowcraft in March 3, 1976; and raised as a Master Masonin March 22, 1976. He had an accelerated experience in learning the ritualistic work due to the stateof King Solomon Lodge, No.150 (his mother Lodge) at that time, as the Lodge during that time wasnot a very active lodge in its Masonic District. M�W�B Santy, being very enthusiastic in the MasonicRitual, developed a natural skill in the more advanced work and joined the ranks of the morerespected ritual experts of the Lodge. He displayed such a very strong interest in Masonry that in avery short period of time he became a 32 Degree Mason and joined the Shrine. He also served asnd

a DeMolay Dad Advisor for the Jose Abad Santos Chapter, Order of DeMolay, during this period.In less than the two years of membership with the Lodge, he rose up to the officer positions and wasinstalled Senior Warden before leaving to come to the United States.

M�W�B Santy came to the U.S.A. in April of 1978. Although his Masonic background was soreputable in the Philippines, he could not find ways to devote time to it since he was undergoingadjustments to cope in a different cultural lifestyle in a foreign land. He got back to his originalprofession as an Interior Designer and ventured in commercial and residential kitchen design inCalifornia. However, he became subject to a couple of misfortunes. He had lost two employments

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from firms that filed bankruptcies and had to close. The transition was what led him to try to find amore stable means of surviving this land of opportunity, and he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

As a soldier, his military occupational specialty evolved from learning and mastering his culinaryarts skills as a Food Service Specialist to providing highly confidential briefing materials to task forceand installation commanders in the U.S. Army European Command. M�W�B Santy managed theVisual Communication and Graphics Department for the U.S. Army Europe Headquarters inHeidelberg. He was stationed in Germany for more than 10 years. While in Europe, he attempted tocontinue his scholastic attainment and attended the University of Maryland, European Campus to pursuea degree in Computer Studies. Due to the workload pressure and unpredictable training schedule as anactive duty military service member, he failed to accomplish his goals and again did not finish therequirements to graduate. M�W�B Santy had qualified for and accepted the Variable SeparationIncentive Program during the height of the military drawdown. He then left the Army, managed to comeback to the U.S. soil in 1995, and decided to settle his family in the Seattle, Washington area.

From 1995 to 1997 he worked for the AmericanDiabetes Association as the affiliate’s BusinessApplications Systems Manager, overseeing computingprocesses, conducting training and managing their databasesystem. He also designed and laid out the organization’snewsletter that was distributed to 20,000 recipients alongthe Washington Interstate-5 corridor. Having acquired ahome in Everett, he was encouraged to enjoy the benefitsof working close to home and joined the Boeingworkforce. At Boeing, he started working for the 767 WireDesign and Installation group and eventually moved to theBoeing Graphic Art software development group as aSoftware Functional Analyst. He retired from Boeing inJune of 2010 while working for the Flight OperationsSupport and Training as an IT Systems Analyst.

M�W�B Santy has a very broad variety of interests as far as his pastimes. He is veryknowledgeable in the creative field of imagery, to include Photographic, Video and Digital Imagingprocesses. His military experience in Visual Communication enabled him to work extensively ingraphic designs, not to mention his formal training in digital hardware software concepts andarchitecture. All these talents and technical experience classifies him as being very capable in theacquisition of digital imaging designs and creations. He also has a passion for woodworking, andsupported his high school and early college years earning money for tuition by doing intricatewoodcarvings for pianos and furniture. He enjoys playing golf but does not believe he can ever excelin playing the game. He guarantees that anything that has something to do with creative art, he willtry to outdo himself every time. M�W�B Santy has been responsible for logos, pins and other graphicdesigns several Grand Masters have used during their term of office.

In the Masonic Jurisdiction of Washington, Noalani (M�W�B Santy’s daughter) once moreinvoked his Masonic interest when she joined Assembly No.9, International Order of Rainbow forGirls. The assembly met at the Everett Masonic Center. Noalani had requested for M�W�B Santyto join a Lodge in the local area so that if she got the chance to become a Worthy Advisor that hewould be available to be her Rainbow Dad. Due to the high demand of school activities, Noalanidiscontinued her participation in the assembly.

M�W� G. Santy Lascano with his grandsonXander at his installation as Grand Master,June 12, 2010



In 1999, M�W�B Santy joined Everett Lodge, No.137, as a dual member after a long wait for aCertificate of Good Standing from his Lodge in the Philippines. Immediately after he was voted tobe a member of the Lodge, he was elected Secretary and was installed into the office the same night.He retained the position as Secretary for two years and thereafter was elected to the office of SeniorWarden and was subsequently installed to the office of Worshipful Master. He was president of theSymbolic Lodge Officers Council of Masonic District No.8 and served as Secretary for the councilfor several years. In 2001, while he was serving in the office of Senior Warden, M�W�B RichardMecartea appointed him to be a member of the Multimedia Lecture Committee and eventually he wasappointed chairman of the same committee by M�W�B Robert Van Zee.

M�W�B Satoru Tashiro first appointed him as a Grand Lodgeappointed officer and gave him the title of Senior Grand Deacon, his firsttime to wear the Masonic purple apron. He was presented with the Masonof the Year Award for the Masonic Year 2005, the year he completed the3 Degrees Multimedia Lecture project while serving as a consultingrd

member of the Information Technology Committee. It was also during thesame year that he served as the representative to the Grand Lodge Alpinaof Switzerland. The year 2006 was when M�W�B Alvin Jorgensenappointed him Deputy of the Grand Master in District No.8, and in thesucceeding year was appointed to continue the same office, serving forM�W�B Charles McQuery.

M�W�B Godofredo Santy Lascano was elected Junior Grand Wardenin 2007. He served the succeeding positions as a Grand Lodge officer andwas installed to the high office of Grand Master in June 11, 2010. He wasthe first native-born Filipino to become Grand Master in one of the majorMasonic Jurisdictions in North America. His philanthropic project was“Operation Smile,” a charitable organization that provides correctivesurgery for children with cleft lip and cleft palate. He helped raise morethan $12,000.00 during his term, which was donated to the cause.

The first Masonic Family Celebration was held during his term. AllMasonic Bodies in the Masonic Jurisdiction of Washington participated inthis, which in turn led to the creation of the first Grand Lodge ofWashington Masonic Yearbook. His Lodges of membership are EverettLodge, No.137; Alpha Lodge, No.212; Yancey C. Blalock Lodge, No.265;and LuzViMinda Lodge, No.317, (all of the Free & Accepted Masons ofWashington,) King Solomon Lodge, No.150, Grand Lodge of thePhilippines F&AM; and Meridian Lodge, No.108, Grand Lodge of BritishColumbia and Yukon AF&AM. He is a 32 Degree, KCCH Scottish Ritend

Mason, a member of the Nile Shrine Temple and a member of EverettCourt, No.7, Order of the Amaranth.

Araceli (his wife), Noalani and Nina (his two daughters), have given him encouragement,unconditional support and understanding to pursue his endeavors in life and Freemasonry. The FilipinoMasonic Community nationwide celebrated his success in the Fraternity, expressed with pride theirgratitude for the service he had undertaken and the honor he had brought upon to enrich the Filipinocultural being. He recognizes indebtedness to the efforts the Filipino Masons of the Pacific Northwest havecontributed to his success. Also, he expresses appreciation for their support and likewise expresses hisadmiration to their relentless efforts to help sustain the well-being of the Masonic Fraternity. M�W�B

Grand Lodge Coin

2010 - 2011

Proceeds from the coins weredonated to his charity project“Operation Smile.”

Grand Lodge Lapel Pin

2010 - 2011



Santy regarded the Fraternity as one family and believed that “Working Together” (his theme) is the onlykey to moving forward in successfully promoting the goodness of Freemasonry. 2, Vol. LXXXPX, 2011, pg. iii

Grand Master’s Message

(Given at the One Hundred Fifty-Fourth Annual Communication, Grand Mound Washington, June 2011)

I bid you all welcome greetings, salutations and many pleasantries, and I thank the Lord for givingus this wonderful Washington weather. I am very much pleasured by this auspicious event and muchhonored by the presence of all the dignitaries, who made time and paid their way to visit and attendthis celebration, our 154 Annual Communication. To all, thank you so much for giving us theth

chance to extend to you our hospitality. Gracing us with your presence contributed to making thisevent very meaningful to us. It is indeed a grand and glorious day to enjoy the benefits of this, ourbeloved Fraternity, Freemasonry. Again, thank you and Mabuhay to all.

STATE OF THE CRAFT

This wonderful journey has come to its conclusion. Good thoughts to fonder, pleasant memoriesand a great experience, defines the period of time I spent as the Grand Master of this MostWorshipful Grand Lodge. The journey begins the time one puts in the statement of availability toserve in the office of the Junior Grand Warden, the Grand South. This is where the journey begins,a lot of learning experience and a great number of interesting and intelligent people to meet. It is along, long journey. However, It is indeed an interesting path to travel. I have traveled this rough andrugged path and I am now worthy to impart to you the knowledge and experience that I have gainedfrom my observations and from the wonderful journey you my Brethren have afforded me during myterm of office. The knowledge I now convey to you so it may serve as a reference in your futureendeavors to support this great and honorable institution – The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free& Accepted Masons of Washington.

At the beginning of my term, I started our grand Jurisdiction with the plan to gather the initiativesthat we will try to accomplish during the year and I divided them in to three sprints. The first sprintwe have focused on Education and Research and we promoted the attainment of the Certificate ofProficiency in Lodge Management. The second sprint was to concentrate in Family and CommunityInvolvement. Moreover, in the third sprint, we evaluated our accomplishments in the first two sprintsand worked towards having a gathering to recognize these accomplishments by having a MasonicFamily Celebration. In the course of the year, we also implemented a change in the manner that weconducted our District Meetings and Receptions of the Grand Master.

During the period of the first sprint, Research and Education Committee released an improvedversion of the written portion of the examination for the Proficiency in Lodge Management. Due tothis change, there was a delay in accomplishing the task and caused for it to be an ongoing effortduring the year in acquiring the certificates. The amount of participation however proved to be verysuccessful, thanks to the Deputies of the Grand Master in every District that diligently promoted theendeavor. To date, we have awarded ninety-two certificates across the Jurisdiction a great increaseof participation from the previous years. I hope the participation will continue to grow as weconstantly improve the process. With the help of the Lodges in conducting group training to assistin the accomplishment of the initiative, it will provide this Masonic Jurisdiction with quality leadersto pursue and accomplish its mission.



The reimplementation of the Regional Communication during this Masonic year reintroduced adifferent approach in organizing the District meetings across the Jurisdiction. It was not as conduciveto some regions due to their geographical situations which required for some to travel great distancesto attend the communication. Although this was the case, a few regions managed to organize it verywell and provided the Brethren with a worthwhile and quality fraternal fellowship and gathering. TheRegional Communication also gave way to give focus on the initiatives of the second sprint, theFamily and Community involvement. Masonic Outreach Services briefings were provided in eachof the Regional Communication events. I express appreciation to the Outreach Services staff for allthe efforts they have made to effectively disseminate pertinent information on what is available toour members and to the members of their respective communities. Other relevant topics were alsodelivered to the attendees by means of the Grand Lodge Committee presentations. The presentationtopics were the choices submitted by the Brethren and were relevant to their daily operations as aMasonic organization. As the Regional Communication format will continue to be practiced in theupcoming Masonic years, it is expected that a lot of improvements will be made, the better for theFraternity to enjoy its benefits and appreciate its values.

The Information and Recognition Committee – Conference of Grand Masters of North Americareported that the Grand Priory of the Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America wereestablished and a charter was granted to confer Grades and form Priories in the USA. The said Charterwas granted by the Grand Priory of the Scottish Rectified and Reformed Rite of Occitania, located inFrance. Correspondence issued by the regular Great Priories of the Rectified Scottish Rite in Europestates that the Great Priory of Occitania is an irregular body. It was self-created in 1995 by formermembers of the Great Priory of Gauls, which was declared irregular by the Grande Loge NationaleFrançaise. The information referenced above therefore identifies the Grand Priory of the Reformed andRectified Rite of the United States of America to be equally irregular. For this reason, I issued an edictstating that the Grand Priory of the Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America shallnot be allowed to conduct any Masonic activity in the Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge of Washington. Theedict also stated that any Mason affiliated with the Grand Priory of the Reformed and Rectified Rite ofthe United States of America will not be allowed or accommodated to attend in any Masonic assemblyin the State of Washington. This was an unfortunate situation, but in token of our alliance with otherGrand Lodges across North America, the edict had to be issued by this Masonic Jurisdiction.

My theme for the Masonic year 2010-2011 is “Working Together.” In my Masonic travels in andaround our Jurisdiction, attending functions and activities with other Masonic groups and bodies, itwas evident that all of us emphasize the practice of “Working Together” not only as individual groupsbut as a Masonic family as a whole. Though widely expressed across the state, we have not been veryefficient in communicating with each other to promote our programs effectively to make us enjoy thefeeling togetherness and of being united as one family. There is a need to reinstate the Masonicalliance we have once have organized in our state. Proper coordination of our calendars andmanaging our time properly will make our operations much more efficient to meet our goals. We arealways ready to support each other, but we need to have awareness and understanding of each othersneeds and endeavors. “Working Together” is the key to our success.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Several projects were launched at the beginning of my term of office. As my philanthropic project,I had chosen “Operation Smile.” Operation Smile is a charity organization healing children’s smiles.It is a mobilized force of medical professionals who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery forchildren born with facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate. More than 200,000 childrenare born with a severe cleft condition each year – often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. Insome places these children are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can’t



afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a normal life. The contributions you have madeduring the course of the year accumulated some $12,000.00 to donate to Operation Smile. The fundswe have raised will assist in bringing some pleasant smiles and joy in the hearts of those lessfortunate children across the world.

Another special project that I was able to carry out was the distribution of the printed American flagwhich contained the names of 15,456 Masons in the roster of our membership during the beginning ofMasonic year 2010. All the names were imprinted in the red and white stripes of the flag; below the flagis inscribed the Masonic tribute to the flag. This fundraising effort benefited and supported the presenceand accommodation of the members of our youth groups at the Masonic Family Celebration.

The Masonic Family Celebration was the long-awaited project which was held last May 21, 2011.With the tireless efforts of Ms. Vickie Roberts (the lady of VWB Sam Roberts – DDGM – DistrictNo.8) in doing the overall planning and coordination of the project, we were able to successfully pursuethe endeavor. The overall result of the event was below our expectations, although we have gatheredcommendable remarks from the attendees and received a lot of expressed admiration by many for thevery pleasant experience spent at the celebration. The youth participation added a sparkle to the event.The presence of the leadership and members of concordant bodies confirmed it to be a truly MasonicFamily Celebration. The Masonic Family Leadership Evening Banquet the night before the event alsohighlighted the celebration. It turned out to be a very pleasant relaxed environment where everybodyjust mingled casually and re-established acquaintances with each other. We have awarded two Awardsof Excellence to the recommended members of the concordant bodies and recognized the efforts of thegroup that had the most attendance to the celebration – won by the International Order of the Job’sDaughters. The Masonic Family Celebration proved to be very effective in restoring the acquaintancesbetween our Masonic bodies. The event displayed proof that we have been waiting for the chance to becloser to each other and enjoy the benefits of this grand and glorious order.

Finally, yet importantly in the list of projects, is the yearbook. The 2010-2011 Masonic Year-In-Review contains the pictorial recollections of our events and activities throughout the Masonic year.It documents some of the travels that I have made to spend time with the Brethren in this MasonicJurisdiction. There are pictures from the courtesy visits the Brethren and I will cherish through theyears. It provides us with a means to reminisce the many pleasantries expressed and memorablefraternal moments we shared together.

A 100,000,000 thanks to all for the support you have been giving our Fraternity and for makingthe year term of my service to this Grand Jurisdiction meaningful. On behalf of my lady Celly, wealso wholeheartedly express our appreciation to all, for making our Masonic travels very enjoyable,for making it a totally wonderful journey and providing us with a very unforgettable experience.

Godspeed and thank you.

STATISTICAL FIGURES

During my tenure as Grand Master, our Grand Jurisdiction in several instances publicly displayedits existence as a respected and relevant Masonic Fraternity. We laid a cornerstone for a hospital inGrand Coulee, rededicated three Masonic Temples and a Masonic Monument. We performed aWreath-Laying Ceremony at the monument of the foremost Filipino Masonic hero at Rizal Park,located in Seattle. We participated in a Unity March and a joint church service in conjunction withthe Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington and Jurisdiction. I was given the opportunity to throwthe first baseball pitch for the Tacoma Rainier’s opening game. I attended eight Grand Lodge AnnualCommunications, to include the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, where I was joined by our GrandSecretary and his lady Karen together with some fifteen other Washington Masons and their ladiesas my entourage. I represented our Jurisdiction at the Imperial Shrine in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.



I sat at the U-Shaped conference table together with some fifty-nine Grand Masters recognizedby the Conference of Grand Masters of North America and twenty visiting Grand Masters fromforeign Jurisdictions. Most of these Grand Masters were joined by their respective elected lineofficers at the convention. This conference was held in Denver, Colorado, where I also served asvoting member of the Nominating Committee for the proceeding conferences. The conference hasleadership representing over two million Freemasons in North America.

I have successfully presided over thirteen Special Communications of our Grand Lodge, eight ofwhich are Regional Communications with twenty-nine Districts in participation representing the onehundred eighty three Lodges in our Masonic Jurisdiction. The highlights of my travels were thetwenty courtesy visits to the individual Lodges during their respective stated Meetings, where Iconducted open forums and gave the Brethren a chance to ask questions and express issues andconcerns regarding the Fraternity and our Jurisdiction. I attended, participated or installed sometwelve Lodges across the Jurisdiction, was present at some fifty-nine Lodge events or activities andeleven youth or concordant body assemblies and sessions.

To sum it all up, I managed to be present at some one hundred thirty Lodge functions, events andactivities, and spent more than fifty-nine days attending conferences and visiting other Grand Lodgesoutside our Jurisdiction. This does not include those emergency calls (not 911) and last-minuteinvitations to assist in delivering Degree Lectures, perform installations, presentations of longevityawards, presentations of Lewis Jewels and conduct funeral services. During all these times, you willnot be able to get an honest answer from me if you ask me where I was yesterday, because I have togo online and see what was registered in my calendar and for surely, whatever it was, I was there(thanks to Marty). In my spare time, I pulled Xander duties (Xander is my “Grand Son”), which Iconsidered as my stress therapy days.

TRIBUTES AND MEMORIALS

The most tears fell from my eyes when I delivered the Eulogy for my Mother who passed awayduring the busiest month in my tenure as Grand Master. When weary days come to pass in the middleof a crisis, one tend to suffer more. However the expressed sympathies and prayers pledged and offeredby friends and kindred contributes to the strength to endure the sadness in one’s heart. Thank you somuch for all the pledged prayers and offerings on my and my family’s behalf for our loss. There werea number of Brethren to whom we also offered our prayers, to pay tribute to their being a part of ourheritage, and to express appreciation to their hard work and dedication to this, our beloved Fraternity.

This year, we have improved the Necrology ceremony and raised it up a notch technologicallyfrom the previous years. The names and Lodges of the Brethren being remembered will bepronounced as they scroll on the screen. Our Grand Chaplain, WB Ted L. Shrum, suggested this idea.This will give the respective members notice to rise at the time the names of the members of theirrespective Lodges were announced. It is important that we contribute more efforts to celebrate thelives of our departed Brethren who in the past had given us their best efforts so we may now be ableto enjoy the benefits this Fraternity has to offer.

OUR GRAND LODGE OPERATIONS

I tried my best to make it to the Grand Lodge office twice a week, to sit in the Grand Master’soffice chair and work on my duties as they may regularly come before it. Due to some of my travelsbeing out of the way at times, if I came from the Grand Lodge office, it became somewhatcumbersome to maintain that schedule. I however was able to spend quite a number of times at theoffice and had wonderful experiences working with the Grand Lodge staff, to include our GrandSecretary. You wouldn’t believe how much information is processed in and out of that officeeveryday, starting from numberless phone calls for inquiries or sometimes complaints, regularly



scheduled reports received, instantaneous mailings and communications that needed attention everyminute of the day. There were times that I felt bad when I walk in and chatted with them when Iknow for a fact that I have just distracted them being in that zone of focus to accomplish theirscheduled tasks. They can use some help to ease down some of the burden coping with and takingcare of the 17,000 Masons in our Jurisdiction.

These are all under the direct supervision of our Grand Secretary who is very well under-paid. Acomparison was made on the pay scale for Grand Secretaries across North America and consideringthe amount of membership we have in this Jurisdiction, a huge adjustment has to be made to get ourGrand Secretary to the pay level fair for the services he provides our Grand Jurisdiction.

THE MASONIC OUTREACH SERVICES & MASONIC RETIREMENT CENTER

Mary Craves-Holland was hired this year to oversee the operations of the Masonic OutreachServices. She has made a lot of progress during the course of the year establishing systems,developing programs and bringing about ideas how best to promote the initiative of the project.Traveling through the whole state, she exposed the existence of the organization and providedinformative literature in various ways to members of our Masonic Family and the community theylive in. The Masonic Outreach Services delivered presentations at the Regional Communications andhave received commendable remarks from the Brethren due to the already increasing number ofassistance the organization has provided to them.

At this time, you should now be well aware of the cancellation of the previous project referenced theMasonic Retirement Center. Grand Lodge of Washington and the MRC Board of Trustees at the presenttime have their full attention focused in enhancing the operations of the Masonic Outreach Services. Onthe other hand however, a committee is being formed to continue further studies on the best use of theMRC campus. The MRC Board of Trustees is working on several transitioning factors as directed byGrand Lodge to realign their functions according to the responsibilities left in their care. Legal auditsand inventory of assets are underway to settle the debts of the MRC Corporation to Grand Lodge. Dueto the strategic pause and cancellation of the previous project, Grand Lodge has taken over themanagement of those assets owned by Grand Lodge. The operations and maintenance of the current useof the campus as an event center is also now under the management and supervision of Grand Lodge.The revenue from this operation is expected to be adequate to sustain the upkeep of the campus untila viable option is reached and decisions are made as to what will be the future of the property. MyBrethren, we had to endure many long hours of discussions to come up with the most accurate decisionsto overcome the unfortunate circumstances that led to the cancellation of the previous project andpursue the research to identify the future best use of the campus.

GRAND MASTER’S RECOMMENDATIONS

For your consideration this year, I have submitted eleven Grand Master’s Recommendations.Resolution No.2011-9 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.1 (To require Proficiency in LodgeManagement for all first-time Worshipful Masters); Resolution No.2011-10 – Grand Master’sRecommendation No.2 (To require fewer copies of Lodge By-Laws and amendments); ResolutionNo.2011-11 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.3 (To increase the annual amount charged tochargeable Master Masons to support the operations of the Grand Lodge); Resolution No.2011-12 –Grand Master’s Recommendation No.4 (To allow the Grand Lodge to charge an annual managementfee of no more than 2.0% on the various funds of the Grand Lodge); Resolution No.2011-13 – GrandMaster’s Recommendation No.5 (To clarify the authority of the Board of Trustees of the MasonicRetirement Center over money appropriated for the Masonic Outreach Services Program); ResolutionNo.2011-14 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.6 (To clarify that Lodges may confer more thanone Degree on a candidate on a given day); Resolution No.2011-15 – Grand Master’s Recommendation



No.7 (To clarify who is notified of the judgment of a Grand Master’s Trial Committee.); ResolutionNo.2011-16 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.8 (To provide a standard for the removal of aTrustee from a Corporation of which the Lodge is a member); Resolution No.2011-17 – Grand Master’sRecommendation No.9 (To standardize submittal of proposed amendments to the Washington MasonicCode and the Standard Work and Freemasons Guide); Resolution No.2011-18 – Grand Master’sRecommendation No.10 (To increase the annual amount charged to chargeable Master Masons forGrand Lodge Officer travel expense reimbursement) and Resolution No.2011-19 – Grand Master’sRecommendation No.11 (To increase the annual amount charged to chargeable Master Masons forpublication of the Masonic Tribune) The background of which I expand as follows:

Resolution No.2011-9 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.1 (To require Proficiency in LodgeManagement for all first-time Worshipful Masters) This should have been a carry over from last year.The initiative is vital to the future leadership of our Jurisdiction because it invokes the interest of theBrethren to achieve better understanding and knowledge of the ritualistic work and allows for themto have an awareness of the standard operations of the Lodge in accordance with the WashingtonMasonic Code. The Proficiency in Lodge Management, when discussed as a topic, can buildrelationships and establish acquaintances within our Lodge members; it promotes understanding ofeach other’s responsibilities relevant to the current and future well-being of the Lodge.

Resolution No.2011-10 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.2 (To require fewer copies ofLodge By-Laws and amendments) This resolution is a general housekeeping initiative and will allowfor the administrative operations to be simplified and less cumbersome to manage.

Resolution No.2011-11 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.3 (To increase the annual amountcharged to chargeable Master Masons to support the operations of the Grand Lodge) It has been welloverdue way before the downturn of the economy that the Grand Lodge operations had limited fundsto improve the quality of service provided to you, my Brethren. Managing records, maintaining theintegrity of our databases, the internet capabilities and information technology requirements, printingforms, publications of both hard copy and digital materials, brochures and systematic mailings area few of the necessities that need up-keeping and maintenance to stay abreast with the changinggeneration. If we do not allow for our Grand Lodge operations to be up-to-date in all its processes,we hold back our progress and become stagnant. At the most recent Conference of Grand Mastersof North America, the leadership of over two million Freemasons expressed the need to modernizethe means of communication and develop systems that meets the expectations and demand of the newwave of members coming into our Fraternity. Our Jurisdiction never looked into this in the past andbecause of the rapid change in technological innovations, we have made ourselves be left out in theopen and suffer the consequences. We, the Brethren of this Jurisdiction, are responsible to supportthe daily operations of our Grand Lodge. We love this Fraternity and Grand Lodge is our mother thatbonds us together as Brothers of this gentle craft.

Resolution No.2011-12 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.4 (To allow the Grand Lodge tocharge an annual management fee of no more than 2.0% on the various funds of the Grand Lodge)First, let me reiterate the definition of what is the management fee. It is the funds allotted to pay thefees needed to manage the various funds of the Grand Lodge such as all the legal, portfoliomanagement, auditing and administrative expenses, etc. This resolution will increase the amount thatthe General Fund will receive from each Grand Lodge fund to a maximum of 2% annually as statedin the recommendation.

Resolution No.2011-13 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.5 (To clarify the authority of theBoard of Trustees of the Masonic Retirement Center over money appropriated for the MasonicOutreach Services Program) The changes made in the structure of the MRC Board and the remaining



responsibilities it covers to sustain the existence of the corporation had made an impact on how theCode defines the authority of the board over the monies appropriated by Grand Lodge for the project.This resolution is an amendment to clarify the said entry in the Code.

Resolution No.2011-14 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.6 (To clarify that Lodges mayconfer more than one Degree on a candidate on a given day) At the discretion of the Lodge, thisresolution will allow for the Lodges to confer all three Degrees of Masonry on no more than threecandidates at a time. This is considering that they will be able to form the Degree team to do the workproperly on the candidates. This is be a very lenient procedure, but would assist in giving the benefitto candidates that are in situations like being deployed for Military reasons.

Resolution No.2011-15 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.7 (To clarify who is notified ofthe judgment of a Grand Master’s Trial Committee) This legislation completes the requirement tostate specifically who will be included in the notification of the judgment of a Grand Master’s TrialCommittee.

Resolution No.2011-16 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.8 (To provide a standard for theremoval of a Trustee from a Corporation of which the Lodge is a member) This resolution willstrengthen the authority of the Lodge to be in total control of the leadership of the fraternal or title-holding corporation. This recommendation will add to the security measures to maintain the bestinterests of the Lodge referenced its ownership of their property.

Resolution No.2011-17 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.9 (To standardize submittal ofproposed amendments to the Washington Masonic Code and the Standard Work and FreemasonsGuide) The submittal of the proposed amendments to the Washington Masonic Code and theStandard Work and Freemasons Guide had become nonstandard due to some open-ended statementsin the Code. This resolution will assist in the standardization of the process, which will also eliminatedifficulties in determining the accuracy and validity of the proposed legislation.

Resolution No.2011-18 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.10 (To increase the annualamount charged to chargeable Master Masons for Grand Lodge Officer travel expensereimbursement) As you may note, the expenditures for the amount of travel we the Grand LodgeOfficers pursue each year is over and above the funds provided for by our Jurisdiction. The priceincrease in many of the items to consider for travel had gone ten times more from the time the budgetwas set for the travel allowance. Planning our calendars to travel to different locations in and aroundour Jurisdiction comes from the requests made by you, my Brethren. We would like to do our bestto accommodate those requests, but you have to assist in making it possible for us to afford it.

Resolution No.2011-19 – Grand Master’s Recommendation No.11 (To increase the annualamount charged to chargeable Master Masons for publication of the Masonic Tribune) We have onlypublished three issues of the Masonic Tribune every year due to the lack of funds to spend forprinting a high quality and presentable publication of the Masonic Tribune. The mailing costs haveincreased tremendously in the past three years and no adjustments were made to the funds allottedfor the purpose. I know that there are many expressed ideas to move to online digital publishing ofthe publication. We have tried many times to seek support and provide us with the intent to opt outreceiving the hard copy of the Tribune from the postal mailing system. We never got enoughresponses to justify the sorting of the mailing list to print fewer copies of the publication. Thisresolution will provide enough funds to publish four issues of the publication and if in the future webecome successful moving to online digital publishing, the funds will be reallocated to support theproduction and maintenance of the digital publishing system.



MY APPRECIATION, THANKS AND GRATITUDE

First I would like to express full appreciation to the votes of confidence the Brethren have laid onme to serve the high office as Grand Master of this Masonic Jurisdiction. I wholeheartedly believethat if not for the trust you have given me I could not have been given the chance to experience thiswonderful journey. It was indeed a very rewarding experience, something to cherish in one’s life untiltime can be no more, and I thank you all for allowing me and giving me the pleasure to be of serviceto you, my Brethren, and to this honorable institution.

My special thanks to the following friends and Brothers, if I missed anybody, I hope you forgiveme, but thank you anyway:

V\W\B Charlie Tupper – you really contributed so much to the successful travels we have madethrough the course of the year. Not only those miles and miles you drove but also organizing ourschedule so we can travel efficiently and make it on time to our destinations. The occasional errandsyou did for me assisted me in many ways so I can cope with the challenges in juggling my time.

W\B Nessy Borge – Thank you very much for those miles and miles you drove me on my officialtravels. Also, the occasional errands you did for me helped a lot in making more time toaccommodate more in my schedule.

W\B Darrel Womack and Bro. Todd Johnston – you have documented my year to the max, yourtalents, skills, dedication and the time you contribute to serve this Jurisdiction is unequalled. Pleaseaccept my thanks and gratitude for your tireless efforts to support this Jurisdiction.

WB Baltazar Gatan – you have shot all the video footage in my major events, but never seen anyof your work as I still cannot find time to edit them. W\B Bong, thank you so much for being everready to answer to the request for a videographer at a very short notice.

V\W\B Richard “Bud” Cook – your counsel is always very good and timely. Thanks for takingon the duties as Special Deputy twice, to analyze and submit recommendations on some pertinentissues to assist me in making the right decisions to settle them.

W\B John Sutton and W\B Steve Wandel – the Grand Masters cup Golf Tournament was notvery well participated, but you did so much and had put your best efforts to organize it. Thanks foryour dedication and helping our team finish having a score of under (the water). We were drenched,but we had fun.

W\B Neil and Lucila Quinn – you made it happen. On behalf of Celly and I, we cannot thank youenough for all the support you have given us in the management of the participation of the FilipinoMasons of Greater Seattle in different projects in support of my year’s term as Grand Master.

To the members Filipino Masons of Greater Seattle and the Filipino Masons of the PacificNorthwest – I express my thanks and gratitude to you all for being there when I need you. Your beingdiligently prepared to answer to the needs of this Masonic Jurisdiction is something a Filipino Masoncan be very proud of. You Rock!

To Ms. Vickie Roberts, the overall coordinator for the Masonic Family Celebration – you singlehandedly made the event come to its fruition. I know that you were not very happy and felt that theresults did not meet your expectations, but it was a success and we have gathered a lot of laudablecomments about it. The attendees were very happy and expressed that they hope it will happen againsometime in the future. I also thank the members of your assigned committees for the smoothoperations of the details of the event. Thank you all so very much.

To Nancy Jorgensen, Mary Jo Schoeben, Diane McQuery, Lucila Quinn, Vickie Roberts, JanSmith, Rachel Coalman, Alicia Butterbaugh, Mindy Downing, Sue Adamson, and all the ladies that



assisted in the planning, preparation and execution of the necessary details for the ladies programs– Thank you all so much for your hard work in helping Celly plan and organize the activities.

To the Grand Lodge Staff – Maryann Matthews, Marty McCarthy, Kathleen Lau, Jane Davis andV\W\B Don Campbell, I cannot thank you enough for all the assistance you have given me fromday one. Thank you for the times that you had sympathized with me in my miseries coping with stressand rejoicing with me in times when things fall into place as expected. You mean everything to thisGrand Lodge, keep up the good work. I salute you.

To R\W\David P. Owen who made every day in the life of a Grand Master worth living for. Heis every Grand Master’s best friend and in fact their only friend while they are in office (besides theirspouses of course). R\W\ David, you always assured me that there was light at the end of the tunnel,and for sure there was all the time. You were my point man and you helped me navigate through thecourse successfully. I thank you for passing on to me your past experiences and everything you have tooffer to assist me in completing this journey. Thank you for your guidance so I can gain all theknowledge and wisdom that I may make sound decisions to lead this Masonic Jurisdiction. Furthermore,and most of all, thank you for all the fond memories we shared with the rest of the Brethren of The MostWorshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington.

Lastly, I could never have pursued this journey without the love support my family has given me.The love and understanding Celly and my two daughters, Lani and Nina helped me stay in focus allthe time. They knew how much I cared about my Masonic career and they provided me with thatcomfort of always showing me the love, support and understanding. I dedicate all myaccomplishments to them.

Again and again, to you all, Thank you so very much and Mabuhay! 2, Vol. LXXXPX, 2011, pg. 18

Fraternally,

Godofredo Santy LascanoGrand Master

Grand Lodge of Washington F&AM2010-2011



Postscript / personal remarks from M�W� G. Santy Lascano, December x, 2012: s j

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This Biographical Sketch is hyperlink to our Grand Lodge Library andMuseum website for the year 2010-2011:


s See M�W� G. Santy Lascano’s video interview, available at our Grand Lodge web site: T

j A digital voice recording of the full interview is available. Contact: V�W� Bud Cook, email: [email protected]

Most Worshipful Godofredo Santy Lascano

Grand Master, 2010 - 2011

of the M�W� Grand Lodge of F.& A.M. of Washington



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Grand Lodge OfficersFor the year June 12, 2010 to June 13, 2011

Grand Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . M�W� G. Santy Lascano (9-141-259-317)

Deputy Grand Master. . . . . . . R�W� Michael L. Sanders (4-52)

Senior Grand Warden. . . . . . . R�W� Dean W. Heinemann (42)

Junior Grand Warden. . . . . . . R�W� Jerald K. Lingle (11-27-288-317)

Grand Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . R�W� David P. Owen (18-52-314)

Grand Chaplain.. . . . . . . . . . . V�W� L. Ted Shrum (144-314-317)

Grand Lecturer. . . . . . . . . . . . V�W� Alden Sarmiento (129-152-317)

Grand Orator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . W� Neil P. Quinn (189-317)

Grand Historian. . . . . . . . . . . W� Norberto C. Bautista (95-317)

Grand Marshal. . . . . . . . . . . . V�W� Jim Mendoza (59-313-317)

Senior Grand Deacon. . . . . . . V�W� Ray D. Lavadia (128-189-265-305)

Junior Grand Deacon. . . . . . . W� Timothy R. Steiner (42)

Grand Standard Bearer. . . . . . W� Warren R. Schoeben (6-129-317)

Grand Sword Bearer. . . . . . . . V�W� Steven L. Pennington (165-259-305-317)

Grand Bible Bearer.. . . . . . . . W� Patrick T. Marlatt (137-212)

Senior Grand Steward.. . . . . . W� Hernan B. Divinagracia (137)

Junior Grand Steward. . . . . . . V�W� Steven L. Guffy (112-148-285-314)

Grand Musician. . . . . . . . . . . W� Anthony V. Monaco (141-232)

Grand Tyler.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . V�W� Tee-Squant-Nee Jackson (152-317)

Asst. Grand Secretary. . . . . . . V�W� Donald J. Campbell (2-190)

(Left > Right) R�W� Jerald K. Lingle, Junior Grand Warden – R�W�Michael L. Sanders, Deputy Grand Master – M�W� G. SantyLascano, Grand Master – R�W� Dean W. Heinemann, Senior

Grand Warden – R�W� David P. Owen, Grand Secretary


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