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April 2013 Volume I IssueV

An Official Publication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of Florida

CopyrightGrandLodgeofFlorida,2011,AllRightsReserved.

220 NorthOceanStreet*Jacksonville,FL32202Phone:800375-2339Fax:904632-3865


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Danny R. GriffDeputy

Grand Maste

James W. FordSenior

Grand Warden

Brethren;

The Grand Lodge Communications are of great importanceto our fraternity. It affords us the opportunity to gather together,to renew old relationship and foster new ones and mostimportantly, gives us the forum to discuss, debate and shape thefuture of our Grand Lodge and Freemasonry in this jurisdiction

and perhaps influence the Masonic policies and proceedingelsewhere within the fraternity.

The 184th Annual Grand Communication will be held at theRosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando beginning

on Saturday May 25th and concluding on May 29th, 2013. Pleasecheck the schedule on Page 6 for dates and times of variousevents.

It is also that time of year when the Grand Lodge staff andGrand Secretary prepare for the upcoming Annual GrandCommunication, with all the preparations we are available toprovide speedy and accurate services to Florida Lodges and

Grand Lodge Officers.Our dedicated Grand Lodge staff is committed to serve you,the Particular Lodges and our Elected Grand Lodge Officers.The Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary will be conductingLodge Secretary and Treasurer Workshops in the various Zones.Advanced questions and comments are welcomed while theyprepare the contents of these meetings.

Please do not hesitate to call or email the Grand Lodgeoffice with your problems, cares and concerns. We serve at thewill and pleasure of the Craft. Therefore, we wish to optimizeour resources to meet your needs and answer your requests.

Our Annual Grand Lodge Communication is almost uponus and a new Grand Lodge year will begin. This is always anexciting time of the year in our Fraternity when new programsare presented, new charities named and new goals set, with manydedicated Brothers around the state working hard to make thesegoals a reality.

This is also an exciting time in our Fraternity as we are seeingan increase of membership in most of our Particular Lodges.Many of the other Grand Jurisdictions in the United States arereporting an influx of new members as well, telling us thatMasonry is alive and well and on the move. What a great timeto be a member of the oldest and largest Fraternal Organization

in the world.If you happen to be in the Jacksonville area, We would urge

you to visit your Grand Lodge Building, spend a little time withus and meet the staff. We would be happy to assist you with atour through the Grand Lodge Museum and library, where youwill find Florida Masonic history on display or you may wish tobrowse through at you own pace.

May God richly bless you all and may God continue to blessAmerica.

Steven P. BoriJunior

Grand Ward

Richard E. Lynn,PGM

Grand Secretary

Elmer G. CoffmPGM

Grand Treasure

Jorge L. AladroGrand Master


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184th Annual Grand Communication

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY - May 25, 2013

Ritual Competition from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. at Winter Park Lodge

SUNDAY - MAY 26, 2013

Registration

DeMolay Advisors Development Course

Church ServiceMemorial Service

(immediately after Church Service)PDDGM Association

Grand Master's Banquet

MONDAY - MAY 27, 2013

RegistrationOpening of 184th ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION

Open session (Afternoon)

Election of 2013-2014 GRAND LODGE OfficersFlorida Lodge of Research

Actual Past Masters Degree 5:30 PM

TUESDAY - May 28, 2013

Registration

Continue GRAND LODGE SessionLadies Luncheon

WEDNESDAY - May 29, 2013

Registration

Continue GRAND LODGE Session

Installation of 2013-2014 GRAND LODGE Officers


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1st Annual Masonic Appreciation DayDistrict 14, Gainesville

By R W Kurt Morauer, PDDGM

In recognition of the importance of the contributions of Masons to the business, educational, and politicaldevelopment of North Central Florida, Alachua County, through its Board of County Commissioners, has degreedSaturday, February 23, 2013 as Masonic Appreciation Day.

Through a partnership with the Evergreen Cemetery (City of Gainesville), the Master Masons Association oDistrict 14, and the Three Pillars Society (Gator Chapter), over 70 Masons and friends gathered at Evergreen Cemeteryto honor Masons buried there and discuss their contributions to the state and region.

M:. W:. George Aladro provided the Masonic history of two Past Grand Masters buried there, Dr. Jimi Brownhistorian and member of the Cemeterys Board of Directors, gave an inspirational lecture on Masonic contributionsto regional history, and R:.W:. Fred Latsko and R:.W:. Mort Wolfson provided a beautiful rendition of a MasonicOutdoor Memorial Service.

The Color Guard was provided by Gainesville Pilgrim Commandery No. 7 & and Palatka Commandery No. 5Pictured here are some of the Masons and guests who attended the inaugural event. A guided tour of Masonic

gravesides, with a historical overview of each Masonic family represented there, was provided immediately followingthe event.

This event is an ideal way to educate both Masons and the community on our contributions to local history and

to shed a very positive light on Masonry.

Secretary and Treasurer Seminars

All Masons are encouraged to attend. If your Lodge is in need of any supplies please contac

the Grand Lodge and Most Worshipful Lynn will be pleased to bring them with him and save

handling and postage charges.

Monday February 25, 2013- 7:30 PM Mini Review Cabul Lodge No. 116

Friday March 22, 2013 District 1 & 2 Ensley Lodge - 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Meeting

Saturday March 23, 2013 District 5- 7:00 PM Location TBA

Friday April 12, 2013 District 7 Jackson Lodge Dinner 6:00 PM Meeting 7:00 PM

Friday May 3, 2013 District 14, 7:00PM - Gainesville

Saturday May 4, 2013 District 16 Location and Time TBA


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Rainbow Assembly No. 79January 26, 2013 Installation of Officers

District 18

The new year has just started, but Mount Dora Rainbow Assembly No. 79 has had a busy 2013. After travelswithin the 18th Masonic District for installations, we held our own Installation 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 onthe Disney movie UP and has chosen Camp Boggy Creek as her service project. We also served the Lake CountyShrine Dinner, where Janile presented the gavel talk.

In February, we held our yearly fund raiser, serving breakfast and lunch at the Mount Dora Art Festival. Althoughit wasnt as busy as previous years the girls still had loads of fun flipping 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 pan-cakes, 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 includeObligatory Sunday and bowling on April 7th, a yard sale at Mt Dora Lodge on April 13th from 8am 2pm, proceedsto benefit our Grand Worthy Advisors service project, the Rainbow Scholarship Fund, and we will also be workingthe 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 andnon-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

Please, help support our Masonic Youth, those who have come before us are our past,

we are the present and set the stage for those who will follow us, our Fraternity's future.


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A GATHERING OF EAGLESBy; RW Patrick Farrell, PDDGM, Junior Grand Deacon

Saturday evening, February 2, I had the great honor ofrepresenting The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free andAccepted Masons of Florida at the 31st Annual Black Creek DistrictEagle Scout Recognition Dinner held at Orange Park UnitedMethodist Church. I was in good company. In addition to my lovelywife, Rose, I sat at the table with Illustrious Sir Dennis Green

Potentate of Morocco Shine and his Lady, June, RW Frank KleesePDDGM and his Lady, Ann, W Jim Gaskins and his Lady, Bonnie

There were representatives of many other civic organizations who wished to share in recognizing these young menfor their outstanding achievements.

As Rose and I approached the building I noticed and hailed W Jim Gaskins and his Lady coming up the sidewalkWe greeted and headed to the entrance. As we walked in the door to the auditorium it was immediately apparent wewere in the right place. The room was decorated in red, white and blue and was buzzing with activity. I looked aroundthe room as we waited in line at the check-in table. Immediately, I saw Brother Paul Cummins walking briskly in ourdirection to assist us to our reserved seating. There were smiling and happy people everywhere and an army of peoplepreparing the feast and assisting with setups.

While waiting for all to settle in, I perused the program booklet. The first thing I noticed was that the program

itself was of the highest quality. Each of the 39 Eagle was shown on his own page with picture and bio. Also listedin the program were the names of the 770 Eagle Scouts who were recognized over the past 30 years. It occurred tome that this was quite an elite and exclusive group of men.

Very shortly, we were called to order by the Master of Ceremonies. After a few minutes of welcome and instructionwe were given directions to the serving lines and soon sat down to a outstanding steak dinner including baked potatoand of course green beans. Our guest speaker came to the microphone at the end of the meal and gave a thoroughaccounting of the names of famous Eagle Scouts extending back several generations.

Following the introduction of dignitaries, the presenters were organized into a receiving line and each individualEagle Scout in the class of 2012 was introduced and presented with a variety of certificates suitable for framing aswell as appropriate insignia. At this time I had the pleasure of shaking hands and looking each of these young menin the eyes. It was greatly rewarding to see this side of our youth. These young men brought a sense of pride andachievement with them as they graciously accepted recognition with heads held high.

EAGLE SCOUT IN LEESBURG

Leesburg Lodge No. 58 is proud to sponsorLake County Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica. Recently another Scout, Kylor Stumbo,earned his Eagle Scout which was presented to himby Master Mason and Eagle Scout, Brother DeanSever, past secretary of Leesburg Lodge No. 58.

Pictured left, Eagle Scout Kylor Stumbo and family, picturedabove, Brother Dean Sever and Kylor.


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CHILD ID EVENT - MASONIC DISTRICTS No. 1 & No. 2On Saturday, February 2nd, Workman Middle School in Pensacola Florida was host to a Neighborhood Health

Fare. The Health Fare included booths from many organizations including the American Red Cross, The Northwes

Florida Blood Bank, and various healthy eating healthy living advocates. The Florida Masons of the 1st and 2nd MasonicDistricts were invited to attend and were able to offer the child I.D. program to children attending the event.

Providing the program were Tony Warrington, Master Eascambia Lodge #15; Rainbow girl Brittany, fromMarvelous Assembly #101; Jane Denard, Member of Florida Chapter #9 OES; Lynn Aultman Member of FloridaChapter #9 OES; Harry Lowe, member of Myrtle Grove Lodge #352; Debbie Whiteman, Assistant Mother AdvisorMarvelous #101; Bruce Fortner, PDDGM; Scott Bray, Member Myrtle Grove Lodge #352; Robert Denard, MemberMyrtle Grove Lodge #352; and Larry Buck Member Myrtle Grove Lodge #352.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL APPOINTEDTO NATIONAL VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

George O. Braatz, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSANA), has beenappointed to represent MSANA on the National Advisory Committee for the U.S. Veterans Administration VoluntaryServices.

It will be the first time in many years for a Masonic representative to serve in an advisory capacity for the VAVSBrother Braatz said that during his two-year term he would work to strengthen the relationship between

Freemasonry and our military Veterans. The Masonic Service Association for more than 50 years has administered aHospital Visitation Program at virtually all VA medical facilities in the country, as well as at a variety of state Veteranshomes or military hospitals.

MSA is one of 57 national groups and the only Masonic one certified by the VA to work in and provide servicesto our military Veterans in VA facilities.

MSA coordinates about 184 certified Coordinators and Hospital Representatives in the U.S., plus works with morethan 1,000 other Masonic volunteers who assist at VA hospital and medical centers.

Brother Braatz is a Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.FOR MORE INFORAMTION, CONTACT: Masonic Service Association of North America,8120 Fenton StreetSuite 203, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785301-588-4010 or www.msana.com

Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F&AMMadeira Beach

On Thursday March 28th, sixty (60) Masons from as far away as Canada and England attended an EnteredApprentice Degree at Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 for Brother Matt Covington and Jim Wittstruck. There were nine(9) first time visitors and six (6) members of Elmer O. Smith Lodge attending. It would seem from the numbers inattendance that this was an unusual occasion, however, such is not the case. Gulf Beach Lodge averages forty (40) tofifty (50) Masons at each Lodge Degree. The Lodge attributes this attendance to the fact that it is one of the mostwelcoming and friendlylodges anywhere. Eachmember and visitor is

made to feel like he is apart of the family, greetedwith a smile andhandshake, he is never left'unattended' during anyportion of the meeting.This is what makes ussuccessful, this is whatbrings sixty (60) Masons tothe sidelines.this isFreemasonry at work!


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Jupiter Light Lodge #340 Sponsors Jupiter High Schools Project GraduationBy; William E. Owen Jr., Senior Deacon

On February 24, 2013, the brothers of Jupiter Light Lodge #340 in Jupiter, Florida, sponsored a BBQ chicke

dinner to support Jupiter High Schools Project Graduation for the 28th year in a row! Project Graduation is an annuevent that gives graduating seniors an opportunity to have a fun and safe graduation night, free from the dangers odrugs and alcohol. The event, which is held at Jupiter High School, is an all night party held in the school gymnasiufor graduating seniors. Graduates spend the night of graduation in a gym lock in with live bands, games, foo

activities and prizes. Money raised for the event helps to pay for the cost of these prizes, food, and entertainment.To raise money for this event, the Masons helped sell over 1300 tickets, and prepared more than 1150 chicke

dinners for members of the community. This was an outstanding turnout, and surpassed last years total by over 40tickets. The brothers of Jupiter Light Lodge #340, assisted by volunteers from Jupiter High School and thcommunity, succeeded in raising over $9000 for this important cause. The fundraiser was held at Jupiter Light Lodg#340, which is located at 600 S. Loxahatchee Drive in Jupiter, Florida.

Over the years, Project Graduation has become much more than just a graduation night event. It is community-wide project that helps promote open communication between youths and adults, and represents conscious effort on the part of young people to make responsible, safe decisions, and to enjoy themselves withoualcohol or other drugs. This attitude is strongly supported by the Masonic lodges as they strive to provide positive romodels for young people and to promote leadership within the community. Jupiter Light Lodge #340 is pleased

continue to support Project Graduation as well as other programs at Jupiter High School and within the Jupitecommunity.

(Above)

The Jupiter LightLodge

Kitchen Crew

It all begins with agreat crew who are

dedicated to make thisevent a success.

(Left)

Getting to Work

Foods here, crewshere, time to make

this event asuccess.


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I like Mine Done

That was the caption that came withthe photo, upon closer examinationit looks to us that the Master Chef

just might be preparing his coals forsome outstanding chicken.

Eric and Sonny

Organization goes a long way with havinga successful event, Brothers Eric and

Sonny seem to have in hand.

Rick and GerogePainting the Birds

We all know that great foo

beings with the properpreparation. Brothers Rickand George obliviously

were the Brothers for thejob.


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Pinellas Daylight Lodge No. 385St. Petersburg

Pinellas Daylight Masonic Lodge, located at 3000 16th Street in St. Petersburg supports a Little League team andshowing the community how actively Freemasonry truly is involved. By supporting our youth of today; who will beour leaders of tomorrow.

Opening day ceremonies took place on Saturday, March 9 th R.W. Ed Street, Worshipful Master and membersattended the first game.

The team ages range from 9-12 years old and many of them including the coaches recognized the square andcompasses and the work Freemasonry does!

Pinellas Daylight Masonic Lodge No. 385 was chartered in1984 and has been active in south Pinellas county for29 years.

Its members have included a variety of vocations. Ranging from construction to active and retired Military.Visit the Lodge website atwww.pinellasdaylight385.org

FUN DAYSpecial Olympics of Marion County

Marion-Dunn Freemason Lodge #19 hosted a "special"event for members of the community of Marion County.

On Saturday, 03/09/2013, Marion-Dunn Masonic Lodge#19 hosted the very first "Fun Day" for athletes of "SpecialOlympics of Marion County" and their families. During abeautiful, sunny day in central Florida, many members ofMarion-Dunn Lodge #19, their supportive family members, andmembers of the DeMolay youth group helped out at thiswonderful outdoor event.

Pictured here (L-R) are Lodge members Tracy Martin Pickand Danny Snellgrove as they prepared the grilled chicken lunches.


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LODGE IN NEED OFASSISTANCE

PALM BAY LODGE NO. 397By; Tom Johnson, Secretary

Palm Bay Lodge No. 397 is trying to locate four

missing Jewels for their Officer Collars and they are nolonger manufactured. Palm Bay is hoping that somelodge might have them as extra Jewels and they mightobtain them.

Please contact Palm Bay Lodge if your Lodge canassist. The below photographs are of a jewel and stylethey have and looking for.

Contact information;Palm Bay Lodge No. 397

1582 Water Drive NEPalm Bay, FL 32906-1109

Lodge Mailing Address: P O Box 61109

Palm Bay, FL 32906-1109Lodge Phone Number: 321-724-8755

http://palmbaylodge.com

Brother Receives Gold Proficiency CardArticle and Photos submitted by: R.W. Richard G. Hoover, P.M., P.D.I., P.D.D.G.M., Secretary

St. Petersburg, FL.

At a Stated Communication of Nitram Lodge No. 188 on March 14th, in the presence of 40 Brothers, R.W. Ed

Street, Zone 6 Chairman, Committee on Work, presented Brother William Carl Sundquist his Gold ProficiencyCard and Certificate. Currently, Brother Sundquist is the Senior Warden and has worked tirelessly for the past 2years to achieve this great accomplishment. He is to be congratulated by all his fellow brethren for his efforts notonly for himself, but for Nitram Lodge No. 188 also.


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Corporation is well positioned, ready to expandinto additional medical disciplines with reasonable

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Available for only $175,000.

Sale includes original .com domain name, UPSStore contract, and more

Call 800-628-3162 or [email protected]

for more information.


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W. GRAND ORATORR. W. GEORGE WAAS

PENSAUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR

R.W. George Waas, current W. Grand Orator and

2010 PDDGM (Dist. 7), has written his autobiographyand memoir, recounting his more than 40-year career

as a news reporter and lawyer, as well as his Masonicactivities, crediting his work with the Masons as

enriching his retirement years.

His book is entitled "Retired...And Loving It!!!" andwas published recently by AuthorHouse Book

Publishing Company.My first thought was 'Why do I want to do this'?

I'm not rich, famous or notorious; I haven't survived

years of drug or alcohol abuse. I can't sing, dance or act.

Who am I to write an autobiography/memoir? But themore I thought about it, the more I realized that I could

do something special for my family. My oldestdaughter is heavily into ancestry research, and I wanted

to help that project along as well," Waas said.

"I also realized that history is about people, and eachperson has a story to tell that is unique; no two people

live the same lives. I thought that if I persevered anddid this, it might inspire others to tell their stories. And

if I can write a book about my life, believe me, anyone

can write one about his or her life," he said.

R.W. George divides his work into 11 chapters inwhich he discusses his family background; his wife,

children and grandchildren; his "life so far;" his last job;his last few months on the public payroll; personal

observations; retirement anxiety; health issues;

retirement: two big myths, a few facts and "my plan;"

positive thinking, values and leadership; and not-so-

final final thoughts.Much of his writing centers on his involvement

with the Masons. R.W. George traces his firstinvolvement with Masonry in 1981 to his appointment

as W. Grand Orator. "Being a Mason means so very

much to me. I have made many lifelong friends, and

retirement means adding to this growing list. Being aMason assures an active retirement not only for me,

but for my wife Harriet as well. The Masons make upa family oriented fraternity, and we eagerly look

forward to continued involvement in the activities

which are the hallmark of this great organization ofwhich I am honored to be a part," Waas said.

The book is available in hard cover, soft cover and

electronic version on AuthorHouse's website "click onBookstore, type in my last name next to 'Research' and

scroll down"), as well as from Barnes & Noble and

Amazon.com.


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PALMWOOD LODGE No. 303845 Bradley Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33405Lodge Mailing Address: P O Box 17327West Palm Beach, FL 33405Lodge Phone Number: 561-833-0034EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INTERIOR DESIGNER / CONSTRUCTION

Palmwood Lodge No. 303 is in the planning process of aremodel of their Lodge room.

The Brethren are searching for an interior designer whocan assist in making interior spaces functional, safe, attractivewithin the established layout of a Masonic Lodge room.

Needed is consultation on the design, selection of colors,finishes, fabrics, furniture, flooring, wall coverings or artwork,lightning and other possible materials needed to create auseful and stylish interior for a Masonic Lodge meeting room.

If you, or know of a brother, their family member or Masonicaffiliated person with experience in the interior/ constructiondesign field with knowledge of Masonic designs interested inthis opportunity, please contact;

Palmwood Lodge No. 303561-833-0034.

Albert Mazmanian WM

Efraim Logreira, Sec.


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70 Year Masonic Service Award

Brother John Carothers

On March 5, 2013, twenty brothers from Jupiter Light Lodge No. 340 traveled to Vero Beach Masonic LodgeNo. 250 to present a 70 year Masonic Service Award to Brother John Carothers, Secretary at Jupiter Light for 28 yearsand Honorary Past Master. A great time was had by all. The brothers of Jupiter Light would like to thank W.MBiscoe and R.W. Douglas L. Ankeny for making the event a success.

Mistakes and The Value of Human ErrThe saying goes To err is human and when we err we are reminded we are not perfect. As we work to make

our ashlar more perfect and to become better men, we make mistakes. Error is a vital part of how we learn to change

and when we recognize how we think and feel about our mistakes, we learn more about who we really are.It's not always easy to admit we have made a mistake and easier to blame others, rationalize or deny it. When we

recognize we have done something wrong, some of us are critical of ourselves. If we are publicly corrected,reprimanded, downsized or embarrassed, most of us are hurt. However, when we are told we did something wrong,it does not have to diminish us.

When we make mistakes, we need to have the self-confidence to admit to them, take responsibility for them andnot shrug them off. When we err, we can learn to forgive ourselves and use the opportunity to learn and grow. Wecan be courageous about making changes and resilient and remember to appreciate what we do between successesand errors.

As we learn to practice acceptance for and grow from our mistakes, we can help our brothers and our loved ones

see it is okay to err and to take responsibility for their mistakes. When a brother or family member or friend makes amistake, we can model being slow to anger, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. We also need to give ourselvespermission to do the same to ourselves when we err.

In Adaptation to Life,George E. Vaillant, a psychiatrist, wrote "It's all too common for caterpillars to becomebutterflies and then maintain that in their youth they had been little butterflies" (Harvard University Press, 1988, p.197). As Masons when we make mistakes and see ourselves awkwardly stumbling and fumbling like a caterpillar, weneed to remember we are on a lifelong journey of self discovery to become a better man and like the butterfly arecapable of soaring much higher.

Words to Live By: All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil.The only crime is pride.Sophocles,inAntigone


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DISTRICT No. 1and District No. 2

By; W. Harry H. Boyette / Public RelationsDistrict 2

Once again Mardi Gras season has pastbut not without great participation from thebrothers of District one and two. Having

numerous parades the brothers turned out tothe pleasure of all in Santa Rosa andEscambia Counties. Especially the kids.

Hundreds of thousands of beads fell onlyto be pounced on. Some had so many beadsaround their necks it was hard to tell therewas someone in there. But in all honesty thereal joy in these parades is seeing the faces ofthose receiving.

I ask all brothers to start parading in yourareas, not just for fun (although thats not

bad either) but to put a face on masonry.Exposure is not a bad thing. We need

more of it. Some of the things we areimplementing are lodge nights out. Wearyour lodge shirts and as a group go to a ballgame, concert, or other activity.

You want to see more brothers attendinglodge then make it a place they want to beat. From the attached pictures you can seewhat I am talking about.

More fun to follow.

Top Photo (left to right)W. Kurt Stierwalt, W. Harry Lowe,

W. Jim Salsbury, W. Richard Morgan,Br. James Redman, W. Lewis Brannin,

Br. James Hall/ wife Lady Sally,W. Harry Boyette

Center Photo - R.W. Bruce Fortner andW. Jim Salsbury pass out beads to kids at

Westgate school.

Left Photo W. Harry Lowe making newfriends everyday.


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Masonic Blood Drive a SuccessGulf Beach Lodge No. 291, Madeira Beach, FL

By; Howard W. Knapp PM, PDI, PDDGM, Secretary

Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291, recently sponsored a Blood Drive through Florida Blood Services. Nearlythirty members of the Lodge as well as local residents from the Gulf Beaches came out to donate blood. Those whodonated were treated to a free dinner at the Lodge and a free movie ticket from Florida Blood Services. Gulf BeachMasonic Lodge is proud to be a part of this worthy program and encourages other Lodges and organizations in the

community to do the same. The Junior Warden, Travis Palladeno, prepared a wonderful meal which was well attendedHopefully this will become and annual event.

Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 Raises New Master MasonBy; Howard W. Knapp PM, PDI, PDDGM, Secretary

Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge announces its newest Master Mason. Brother Matthew Butcher was made a Master Masonat a ceremony held at the Masonic Temple on February 28, 2013 in the presence of sixty two members and visitingMasons. Masons from as far away as England and Canada were in attendance as well as Past Grand Master of Masonsof the state of Rhode Island, Most Worshipful Kenneth Jenks, eighteen Past Masters, three Past District Deputy GrandMasters and three sitting Masters. A wonderful dinner was prepared beforehand by Brother Travis Palladeno, JuniorWarden, and enjoyed by all. Gulf Beach Lodge is blessed to have strong attendance at all of its meetings, and this isjust an example of some of the great work going on in our humble Temple.


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CriticismBy: Monseigneur Andreas Chevalier Reinhardt II

Sent In By; W.: Patrick X. Velasquez

Greek philosopher Aristotle said, Criticism is something you can avoid easilyby saying nothing, doing nothingand being nothing. Obviously, that isnt an option for anyone who wants to be successful as a leader. Good leadersare active, and their actions often put them out front. That often draws criticism. When spectators watch a race, wheredo they focus their attention? On the front-runners! People watch their every actionand often criticize. Since criticismis a part of leadership, you need to learn how to handle it constructively. The following has helped me to deal withcriticism, so I pass it on to you.

Know Yourself:Do you really know yourself? Are you aware of your weaknesses as well as your strengths? Where do you fall short asa person and leader? Not sure what your weaknesses are? Ask five trustworthy people close to you. Theyll be able totell you where you come up short.

Know the criticism and the critics:When you receive criticism, how do you tell if its constructive or destructive? (Some say constructive criticism is

when I criticize you, but destructive criticism is when you criticize me!) Here are the questions I ask to get to determinewhat kind of criticism it is:Who criticized me?Adverse criticism from a wise person is more to be desired than theenthusiastic approval of a fool. The source often matters. How was it given? I try to discern whether the person wasbeing judgmental or whether he gave me the benefit of the doubt and spoke with kindness. Why was it given?Wait given out of a personal hurt or for my benefit? Hurting people hurt people; they lash out or criticize to try to make

themselves feel better, not to help the other person.Stay open to change:

Lets assume you now know yourself pretty well. You can tell when a criticism is way off-base; maybe its directedmore at your position than at you. And you know when a criticism is 100% legitimate because its about a weaknessthat youve already discovered. But what about the gray areas? The criticisms that might hold a grain of truth? A goodleader stays open to improvement by: Not being defensive,

Looking for the helpful grain of truth,

Making the necessary changes, and

Taking the high road.

Accept yourself.Jonas Salk, developer of the Salk polio vaccine, had many critics in spite of his incredible contribution to medicine

Of criticism, he observed, First people will tell you that you are wrong. Then they will tell you that you are right, butwhat youre doing really isnt important. Finally, they will admit that you are right and that what you are doing is veryimportant; but after all, they knew it all the time. How do leaders who are out front handle this kind of fickle responsefrom others?

The Serenity Prayer, made famous by Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs, gives direction in thisarea:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdomto know the difference.

If you have endeavored to know yourself, and have worked hard to change yourself, then what more can you do?

Forget yourself:The final step in the process of effectively handling criticism is to stop focusing on yourself. Secure people forgeabout themselves so they can focus on others. By doing this, they can face nearly any kind of criticismand even servethe critic. I try to live out a sentiment expressed by Parkenham Beatty, who advised, By your own soul learn to liveAnd if men thwart you, take no heed. If men hate you, have no care: Sing your song, dream your dream, hope yourhope and pray your prayer.

As leaders, we must always be serious about our responsibilities, but it isnt healthy for us to take ourselves tooseriously. A Chinese proverb says, Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves. They shall never cease to beentertained. My friend Joyce Meyer observes, God will help you be all you can be, but He will never let you besuccessful at becoming someone else. We cant do more than try to be all that we can be. If we do that as leaders, wewill give others our best, and we will sometimes takes hits from others. But thats okay. That is the price for being oufront.


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RUSTY NAIL DEGREE - DISTRICT 16

The Rusty Nail Degree was presented at the District 16 School of Instruction on January 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM,R..H.. Eli Ellich was delighted that we preformed the Rusty Nail. We had the honor and privilege to have 23Brothers in attendance.

The degree started promptly at 09:00 AM and was completed by 10:15 AM. Introductions were made, and ourDistrict Instructor R..H.. Eli Ellich presented the candidates with their Rusty Nail Degree card. After severalcomments the Worshipful Master proceeded to close the Order of the Rusty Nail. The Order of the Rusty Nail was

closed at 10:30 AM in peace, love, and harmony.Rusty Nail Team:

WM:Tommy Turlington SS: Charles CalabrittoSW: Howard Chase P.M JS:Al Woodstock

JW: Edgar Ortiz Chaplain:Jay RogersSD: Ed Slauson Lecturer: Sam Guarneri

JD: Patrick X. Velasquez Tyler: Donald E. Needham


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Rusty Nail Degree at Daytona Lodge No. 270

The Rusty Nail Degree at Daytona Lodge No. 270 was another successful event, Daytona 270 W..M..Tom Aikenwas thankful that we were able to bring the Rusty Nail Degree to Daytona 270. This degree was special because wehad the privilege and honor to bestow this degree upon Brother Martin J. Luis who just got back from Afghanistanafter a year in battle. This Brother was given special dispensation from the Grand Master to allow him to get all hisdegrees in Masonry before he left for the War. He is back in and working on his Master Mason catechism.

In attendance we had the honor and privilege of receiving R..W.. Steve Boring, Junior Grand Warden of the

Grand Lodge of Masons of Florida also we had Master Masons from Landmark 383, Sanford 62, New Smyrna 149,Daytona 270, Memorial Lodge 16, Volusia 77, St. Johns 37, Ormond Beach 326, twenty eight Brothers in total. Outof these twenty two Brothers, two were our candidates, Brother Martin J. Luis from Daytona Lodge 270 and BrotherThomas A. Teague from Daytona Lodge 270 who volunteered to be a candidate.

The degree started promptly at 7:00 PM and was completed by 8:15 PM. Introductions were made after severalcomments the Worshipful Master proceeded to close the Order of the Rusty Nail. The Order of the Rusty Nail wasclosed at 8:30 PM in peace, love, and harmony.

Rusty Nail Team: WM:Tommy Turlington SW: Howard Chase P.M JW: Edgar OrtizSD: Ed Slauson JD: Patrick X. Velasquez SS: Charles Calabritto JS:Al WoodstockChaplain:Jay Rogers Lecturer: Sam Guarneri Tyler: Donald E. Needham


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Brotherly Love

Religions describe brotherly love as an extension of the natural affection associated with near kin, toward the

greater community, that goes beyond the mere duty in to " love thy neighbor as thyself", extends an unconditionalhand of friendship that loves when not loved back, that gives without getting, and looks for what is best in others.Because we are the sons of Adam who was created in Gods image, to despise any man is the equivalent of despisingGod who has made us in his image. Therefore the Biblical command is to love our fellow-man as a brother. The loveof God for man and of man for God is extended to include a Brotherly Love for all humanity. Thus a virtue ofBrotherly Love is being charitable, kind and benevolent with each other.

When Masons refer to each other as Brother, it has a tenderness and depth all its own, and it is beautiful beyondwords. Masons learn Brother Love includes: helping a brother when it is within our power to do so, being willing tosacrifice for a brother or his widow and orphans in need; being willing to "live" for them through active service ontheir behalf; to love, not just in words, but truly, through deeds; by what we do, not just by what we say; charity andwe do not engage in debates about politics or religion.

Sometimes it may be difficult to feel or display Brotherly Love. For example when Brothers personalities clashor one or both are unable to forgive, or one doesnt seem to listen or care about your constructive comments, orcontinues the same behavior, or says or does something which you think is wrong or embarrasses you, and/or whenyou or both of you get so frustrated or angry you no longer talk to one another. What we could learn from theseinstances could be valuable not only to resolving the conflict with a Brother but can also help us when we are facedwith these issues in our families, neighborhood and/or in our community.

Brotherly Love could improve in society and in those Masons who have difficulty in changing the prejudices theyhave learned in their family and community. Brotherly Love is an art that has to be learned but many people put theirenergy instead into money, power, prestige or success. If people would practice Brotherly Love, perhaps there wouldn'tbe as much conflict between the truly needy and the greedy.

Words to Live By: If two people who have been strangers, as all of us are, suddenly let the wall between thembreak down, and feel close, feel one, this moment of oneness is one of the most exhilarating, most exciting experiencesin life..Eric Fromm. The Art of Loving


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The 23rd Psalm

The author Ernest Wilson wrote a lesson on the 23rd Psalm well over 50 years ago. I want to share it with youin the hope that not only will it help you today in this moment, but later on when you may have to face difficultappearances.

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside stillwaters; He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk throughthe valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."Psalm 23

To all who are weary and confused and oppressed,To all who are beset by obscure and hidden dangers,To all who are sick and sore and weary unto death,To all who are lonely and bereaved and forsaken,To all who are in desperate financial need,To all who have lost their way and cannot find it,To all who have come to the end of the road

Here is a message for you. It comes to you with supreme simplicity, but it has in it a steady, unwavering strengthand power. It speaks from the lips of a plain shepherd of many years ago, but it has in it the authority of God Almightyfor your life. You have spoken it many times for the sheer beauty of its flowing speech; you shall speak it again andagain for the assurance and courage and guidance that are in it for you. It is the immortal 23rd Psalm.

You are discouraged and disheartened, you say? You are pressed from every side by demands greater than yourstrength? You are called on to make decisions for which you have not the needed wisdom? You have sought vainlyamong all the persons you know, for one clear voice that will set you right, that will tell you what to do. You havelonged to find some wise seer, like the fabled masters of old, at whose feet you might sit, in childlike trust and faith,saying, "Only tell me what I should do, Master, and I will do it? You are weary past belief in trying to make harddecisions, to choose between the thousand insistent voices that cry, "Lo, here" and "Lo, there?" Come with me.

Together we shall go on a little journey, you and I; a little journey of thought. It takes us far away from the crowdedstreets of cities; far away from any place with competition and financial pressure and barter and trade. We leave thejangling noises of the streets behind. We shake from our shoulders the heavy weight of cares. We let go of the pressingsense of hurry and urgency that has obsessed us.

We find ourselves on a pleasant country hillside, reclining under a rugged, old twisted tree for whose shade weare grateful, because the sun is hot today. We can see little heat waves rising from the sparsely covered earth. Beforeand below us is a smiling valley. A flock of sheep is grazing there calmly in the sun. They are munching the greengrass greener there in the valley in peace and security.

The shepherd has taken precautions against every danger that threatens them. He has led them in ways ofpleasantness through the paths of peace. Conscious of their safety, he reclines now on the hillside a little way belowus, amusing himself with the birdcalls that he picks out upon a flute that he has fashioned from a willow branch.


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About him is an air of lazy ease, but do not be deceived by it. Let the slightest danger threaten his charges and hewill be up in a flash, ready to defend, with his life if need be, the lives of his charges.

He is only a simple shepherd boy, but he is a veritable god to the sheep; and though he is simple in much thatwould seem important to us, he is wise in all things pertaining to them. He has a way to meet their every need, toprotect them from every danger, to lead them into plenty, to thwart their enemies, and to bring them, at the closeof the day, safe and secure into the fold. They, lowly dumb creatures that they are, nevertheless are wise enough totrust him, and they know his voice among many, and respond to it without hesitation.

How like unto a shepherd is God toward us! Through the varied adventurings and journeyings and needs of our

day of life, God watches over us, with brooding, tender care. For every danger that threatens us, God providesprotection. God leads us, and guides us, and guards us. The simple sheep owe their very existence to the care of ashepherd boy, and though he is dull, yet he cares for them and they put unquestioning faith and trust in him. Myhope is that we are as wise as those sheep. Wise enough to put our trust in our Shepherd, God, who with infinitelove and wisdom holds our life securely in Gods hand. Let us follow the shepherd's day, and sing with understandingthe simple song of faith inspired by his talks.

"The Lord is my shepherd," the song begins. For you, the harassed, discouraged one, this opening sentence ofthe shepherd's song holds a precious message. The Lord is YOUR shepherd. Place your trust in God. God will leadyou into your good. God will protect you, and guide you. Nothing disastrous can befall you. God is mightier thanany adverse circumstance or condition that confronts you. God will not desert you or forsake you or even forgetyou. Take care that you do not desert or forsake or forget God! Keep your trust in God. Even though you cannot

see how God can possibly help you, be faithful to your trust. Gods wisdom is greater than yours. God sees fartherthan you do. God knows ways that are hidden from your sight. When every way seems closed, when dangers threaten,when want looms on the horizon like some fierce wolf to slay you, remember the one who is the Good Shepherd."I am the good shepherd," God assures us; "and I know mine own, and mine own know me. Fear not, only believe."With faith and confidence, we join in the song: "The Lord is my shepherd."

Do you fear lack? Does it rear its ugly head, like a specter, in your life? Follow the shepherd as he leads his sheepinto places of plenty. Say with the shepherd, "I shall not want." In the Orient the hillsides become parched and dry.The grass, none too plentiful, withers in the hot sun. Many hungry sheep have roamed the same pastures. They havenibbled close down to the roots the little grass there is. The wise shepherd knows where in times of drought thegrass is still fresh and green. He urges his charges on past the hilltops to plains and valleys of peace.

Because of his wisdom, they do not lack. As familiar ground, now parched and barren, is left behind, they hesitate,

but the shepherd goes ahead of them, and they follow, even though the way is strange to them. Surely it will be onlya little way, but the way stretches into a long way. The sheep become hot and tired and hungry and thirsty. Still theyfollow, because they trust their good shepherd. At last they come to green pastures, where they may find food andrest.

Our Lord is a Lord of bounty, not of lack. It is God's good pleasure to share that bounty with us. "Fear not,little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." But we must trust God, and follow God.Gods way may lead us away from familiar paths that have become barren to us. The way ahead may seem evenmore desolate than that behind us. It is strange to us. We feel completely lost. We have noassurance of what lies in any direction.

Except for the Good Shepherd, we should be lost indeed. With God we are secure. Let us keep close to Godindeed. "If ye abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you," Godpromises; and God fulfills Gods promise. God brings us not only plenty, but rest from anxiety that enables us to

enjoy in peace the blessings God provides. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures."In times of drought, when the hills are dry and only the tranquil hidden valleys are still green, all but the largest

of the streams have dried up. The quiet little streams and the pools from which the sheep like best to drink are gone.Sheep are afraid of the rushing waters of the big streams, and well they may be, for they are easily caught in therushing waters; the heavy wool on their backs quickly becomes saturated with water and weighs them down.

Even the wise, strong shepherd may be unable to help them when they are caught in the turbulent current. Thisthe shepherd knows even better than they. If quiet waters are still to be found, the shepherd leads them there; if not,he diverts some of the water from one of the noisy, rushing streams, so that it forms a quiet pool where the sheepmay drink in safety.

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fortunate are we to have a Shepherd whose guiding care brings peace into lives that are harassed and troubled by theconfusion and dangers of rushing streams of human thought. Our Shepherd makes it possible for us to rest in thepeace of plenty, to cleanse our world-begrimed thoughts, and quench our thirst for things, in the still waters of peace.Surely we too can say, "He leadeth me beside the still waters."

Are you weary and confused? Do you seem to have been left behind in the swift onward rush of things andevents? Look again to the shepherd. Sometimes the march over the hillsides is a long one. The sheep are hot anddusty and weary. They are hungry and thirsty. Some of them, the weaker ones, lag behind. The wise shepherd callsa halt while they rest. And if some poor sheep is especially weak and wobbly, he takes it in his arms and carries it

awhile, as the others resume the onward march. His clear voice rings with encouragement, and the patient sheeprespond to his call.

Soon they come to green pastures and still waters. Truly he restores not only the soul but also the body of hischarges. So does the Master bid us pause in the onward rush of things, to renew our strength and faith, to make afresh start. We feel the steadying influence of Gods presence. Gods words ring softly upon our inner ears: "Be ofgood cheer: it is I; be not afraid." And we whisper, "God restoreth my soul."

All day long the shepherd goes before his flock, choosing a way for them to go. He picks a path where rocks arefewest, lest they dash their feet against a stone. He prods in the grass with his staff to force out any snake that maybe frightened into biting the ankles of the sheep as they pass, and to disclose, hidden gopher holes that may causethe sheep to stumble and fall. He leads them by the best way that he can find, for his name's sake as a good shepherd.

It might seem to the sheep that another way would be betteror quicker, for they are impatient to reach a place

of food and restbut he knows better than they. He is their guardian, and must guard them from themselves as wellas from outside dangers. How much more so, does the Good Shepherd guard and guide us. "He leadeth me in thepaths of righteousness for his name's sake."

The shadow of death is ever upon the sheep, death from tooth and claw, skulking in the distance, waiting to rushand kill, death from cruel fang darting from the grass, death from hole and pit open to trap slender feet and legs,death from rushing water reaching with greedy fingers to catch and carry downstream the luckless animal whosethirst overbalances his judgment, winged death soaring overhead to swirl upon the young and helpless, the old andweak. With the sturdy shepherd at hand, all this is changed. The timid sheep, so easily panicked without their guardian,are calmed and guided by his reassuring presence. Yes, even though they walk through the valleys of the shadow ofdeath, they fear no evil, for he is with them. His rod and his staff are ever ready to protect them. They are comforted.

Wise is the human who has an equal faith; who knows that even death itself is only a shadow, and that beyond

the shadow and all around it is light, the light of eternal life. Conscious of an abiding presence, whose nature is lifethat is the light of humans, then the human says, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Iwill fear no evil: for thou art with me." In our Shepherd's hands, to defend and protect us is a rod of power and astaff of support. "Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

The hillsides and valleys and tablelands are the table of the sheep, spread with food and drink for them. Thetables of their masters are not unlike their own, for in nomadic countries humans commonly spread a skin upon theground before the door of their tent, and placing on it their simple foods, they squat upon the ground around it andeat. Often both their own and their master's meal is in the presence of enemies, wild animals who, emboldened byhunger, may attack; and sometimes thieves who live from the spoil of other men's labor. The shepherd prepares atable before the sheep, truly in the presence of their enemies.

Humans often feel today that they are surrounded by persons and circumstances and events that are adverse totheir best interest. It sometimes seems to them as if all life is a kind of conspiracy against them, separating them from

all they want to possess or achieve, and in the "fell clutch of circumstance" they do not always clearly know theShepherd's guidance, or hear Gods gentle voice amid the din of other voices. Good, then, it is to know and to affirm,"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies." My trust is in Thee.

We come now to the closing lines of the shepherd's immortal song and to the closing scenes in the shepherd'sday. From dawn until sunset he has trudged the hills and valleys with them, going before them, making their way safeand plain and easy, finding them food, guarding them against dangers both imaginary and real, bringing them safelyhome again.

Now, as the sheep return to the fold, comes the most beautiful scene of all. The shepherd stands guard at theentrance to the fold. He has a dipper of olive oil, and another, brimful of cool water by his side. He examines thesheep as they enter. If he finds a bruise or cut, he cleanses it and binds it up with a healing ointment. His quick eye


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and gentle hands seek out the weariest animals, a eweheavy with young, or a lamb that is still none too steadyon its wobbly legs. He refills his cup of water, and letsthe tired animal drink its fill. He anoints the hot, dustyhead, bramble-torn as well, perhaps, with the healing oliveoil, and sends the poor beast on to its night of rest. Notuntil the last of his charges is safely cared for, and thedoor of the fold closed and barred, does he retire to his

own refreshment. Surely, with such a good shepherd,goodness and mercy shall follow them all the days of theirlives!

The sun has set. The flock is safely in its fold. Its lowmurmurings have hushed to quiet. Twilight deepens intonight, velvet-soft, and darkest blue. A light twinkles inthe window of the herdsman's home, beckoning him awelcome. Overhead the steadfast stars appear.

Within us, you and me, something of the serene faithand courage of the shepherd's day is born anew, andsomething of the calm peace of the starlit night. We have

found a strong and gentle presence, the Lord who is OURShepherd; and as we turn once again from the sweetsimplicity of the shepherd's song to the challenge andactivity of our own busy days, the closing words of thesinger of Israel echo in our hearts: "Thou anointest myhead with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness andmercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I willdwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION: No matter whereI am I dwell in the house of the Lord!

Do you know where

these doors lead?

POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE: "To try is to risk failure. But risk must be taken because the greatest hazard of life is trisk nothing: The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrowbut he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow, live, and love." Leo Buscaglia


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SCOTT MILLERP. O. Box 12208

Fort Pierce, Florida 34979(772) 475-0755

[email protected]

CONSTRUCTIONPROJECT MANAGER

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CORE COMPETENCIESMarket Awareness QualityRisk Analysis ContractsDocumentation SafetyFacilities Management SalesDesign Review Cost Containment

Permitting SchedulingACHA Experience CommissioningStrategic Planning ProcurementOSHA Compliance

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONFort Pierce, FL 200506/12Project Manager / Managing Member

Accurately supported the quality completion of morthan 420 renovation and remodeling projects on-time andon-budget. Positioned as a specialist in constructingACHA related buildings, updating acute care, educationalinstitutional, and correctional facilities. A go-toresource respected for skills in the efficient practice ofmarketing, conceptual estimating, hard bids, contracnegotiation and scheduling. Managed the followinginitiatives:

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Interior upgrades and renovations include actionstaken on patient wings, waiting rooms, main lobbies,doctors offices and lounges, without limiting orinterrupting existing operations

Bonded Project Take Over / CompletionContractor for the Veterans Administration Facility inMiami, Florida

Martin County Girl Academy Correctional Facility

for the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justicein Stuart, Florida

WENCO SOUTH Jensen Beach, FL 1998 - 2004Project Manager / Vice President

Strategic and operational leader who generated keyengagements averaging $750,000 per year, whilesimultaneously creating hard bid estimates, documentingaccurate employee and subcontractor schedules, andordering the delivery of special materials. Managedmultiple critical initiatives on health care facilities,

institutional buildings, commercial construction, andhigh end custom residential remodeling projects with aprimary focus on multi-family residential retrofits. Successfully completed a bonded project as theprincipal contractor for the Perdue Medical Center atJackson Memorial Hospital Generated all required process documents as requiredby architects, client, and municipalities

METROPOLITAN CONSTRUCTIONFort Pierce / Winter Park, FL. 1994 - 1998

Regional Project ManagerClient-facing professional and valued ProjectManager who enhanced sales and drove the accurategeneration of estimates, project quality control,manpower and raw materials delivery. Highly accurateand timely Contract Administrator for multiple projectsincluding:

Indian River State CollegeSt. Lucie County School BoardOrange County at LargeOrange County School BoardOrange County Convention CenterAvon Park Community Hospital

INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGEFort Pierce, FL 1993 - 1994

Adjunct Faculty, Construction Management

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION ANDLICENSES

Bachelors of Science, Building Construction, 1985University of Florida

State Certified General Contractor CGC 1515421State Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 046929State of Florida Licensed Public Adjuster P177356Community Association Manager CAM 38776State of Florida Licensed Independent AdjusterOSHA 30 CertifiedEPA Certified Lead Renovator EPA-740-R-09-002

John E SawyerP.O. Box 4877

Seminole, Fl. 337751-727-392-9104

EDUCATIONI graduated from Rockland District HS in 1976 and

graduated from The University of Maine at Augusta in1982 (AA Degree in Liberal Studies)

I moved to Florida in Oct. 1982.I have a Class B CDL.

I am also a certified FL Notary Public.EMPLOYMENT

From Oct. 1982thru July, 2005 Iworked at OrangeBlossom Grovesin Seminole, FLuntil the businessclosed after 60years. At OrangeBlossom, I drovea truck in State,delivered things between the 2 stores, drove a forkliftprocessed fruit, and worked in the shipping departmentI purchased produce at the market weekly.

My supervisor was Richard C Miller who can be reachedat 727-638-2871(cell)

I worked for Citrus Country Groves (which took oveOrange Blossom Groves) from Oct. 2005 thru June 2010( Seasonal Oct thru July each year) At Citrus Country, Idrove forklift, bagged fruit, delivered produce and juic

between stores and went to market to pick up produce.My supervisor was April Groth, who can be reached

at 1-727-423-6195. (Cell)

COMMUNITY:I belong to Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge #291Madeira Beach, FL and Star Lodge #78, Largo, FL.

PERSONAL REFERENCES:

Edwin F Pinkham - 4103 72nd StreetSt. Petersburg, Fl. 33709 727-381-4433

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regulatory inspections (AIB / FL DACS). AIB Superiorrating last 3 years. DEP wastewater permitting. SafetyProgram Coordinator, developed the Safety Plan andsupporting networked OSHA reporting and trainingmaterials. Product liability investigation and claimsmitigation (resulting in a 25% reduction in insurancepremiums). Database development and administration.Production rate trending via PLC (RSView) to Excel

conversions. Network administration and support.Rework supervision.

Secondary job function as Assistant to the Pres-ident (08/05 10/09).

Engineering support for process improvement. Au-toCAD (flooring, conveyors, palletizer, outsourced ma-chined parts, brewhouse line addition). DVT machinevision programming for automated rejection of defects(fill heights and bottle closure). Cleaning and organiza-tion of the maintenance shop.

Development of a recommended spare parts inven-

tory, stockroom system and a preventive maintenanceschedule for bottling equipment to reduce downtime.CMMS (Almyta) work order and purchase order pro-gram development.

New employee training (Lab, Shop, Plant Manager).Employee scheduling to reduce overtime. Organization-al charts. Peachtree work orders for finished goods andbrewhouse production, planning, packaging materialspurchasing analysis and inventory management.

Blender/Operator - Clerk Adecco, Lakeland FL(04/02 - 10/03)

Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Auburndale FL. Blendingand testing of 5000 gal batches of concentrated frozenorange juice. Brix Acid Ratio, Oil Content, andColorimetry specifications per load as verified by on-siteUSDA inspectors.

Publix Supermarkets, Lakeland FL. TrafficDepartment. Outbound appointments, databasedevelopment and administration.

Consultant Baker Commodities, Los Angeles CA(12/01 - 03/02)Conducted a market, economic and regulatory pre-feasibility analysis for a methyl ester facility.

Spray Technician Duncan Spray Service, LakelandFL (10/01 - 11/01)

Operated a medium-duty spray truck. Appliedfertilizer, insecticide and nutrients on turfgrass.

Sushi Chef/Manager Shogun Japanese Steakhouse,Lakeland FL (03/01 - 10/01)

Sushi bar chef. Restaurant management. Open/close,employee hire/fire and scheduling, accounting andinventory, vendor relations, customer satisfaction.

Consultant Charter Group, Lakeland FL

(05/00 - 10/00)Designed, constructed and installed a multi-channel

digital video security system.Director, Business Dev Env. & Energy Inc,

Thousand Oaks CA (04/98 - 01/01)Technology, side-stream and market research. Assisted

in the writing of a business plan for a biomass ethanolfacility. Negotiation and closure on the core put contract.

Technical Director Aiko Associates LLC, LakelandFL (04/98 - 01/01)

Chemical brokering supply contracts. Patent researchand EPA 211b Fuel/Additive registration. Established aweb presence to generate leads. Specification and costinganalyses for contract feasibility.

VP Research/Development NOPEC Corporation,Lakeland FL (01/97 - 04/98)

EPA emissions and specifications application formethyl esters. Evaluation of new technologies andprocedures. Patent development. Net costing analyses.

Proposals and contracting. Side stream product sales.Government regulatory and legislative liaison activity.

Director Research/DevTwin Rivers Technologies,Quincy MA (11/94 - 09/96)

Team leader in establishing analytical procedures for astart-up oleo chemical production facility. GC, UV/IR,titrations.

EPA certification of emissions results andspecifications. Proposals and procedures for airshedemissions reductions. Government regulatory andlegislative liaison activity (EPA, DOE, USDA).

Industry AnalystAmerican Biofuels Association,Rosslyn VA (12/92 - 09/94)

Industry research and documentation of specificationsand regulations pertaining to methyl esters used as abiofuel. Publication of industry white papers.Administrative support for a busy Washington nationalindustry association. RFP review and generation.Government regulatory and legislative liaison activity.

Teaching Assistant Georgetown University,Washington DC (09/87 - 12/92)

Analytical lab teaching assistant for both graduate andundergraduate courses in HPLC, GC, NMR, IR/UV

and MS. NMR Operator for the Chemistry Department.Layout, editing and publication of newsletters and de-partmental brochures.

Research Asst Howard Hughes Medical Institute,Baltimore MD (06/85 - 08/87)

Biopolymers (DNA/Protein) synthesis and sequencingincluding HPLC, gel electrophoresis, NMR.Troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment.

Projectionist/Admin JHU Chaplain's Office,Baltimore MD (09/80 - 05/85)


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Program administrator and projectionist for a filmseries. Scheduling, budgeting, advertising, staffing,ticketing and open/close operations.

Associations (Past and Present)American Chemical SocietySociety of Automotive EngineersCoblentz Society, Vibrational/IR Spectroscopy

AwardFlorida Restaurant Association, ServeSafe and CPFMCertification (79/80 score)

AIB HACCP Training (9/2005)Lakeland Masonic Lodge 91,

Jr./Sr. Steward (2008-2009)Masonic District 24 Committee Chairman,

Public Relations (2010-2011)Lake Alfred Masonic Lodge 390, Sr. Warden (2012)

Publications & AcknowledgementsIsolation and Primary Structure of a Neuropeptide

Hormone from Heliothis zea with Hyprtrehalosemicand Adipokinetic Activities. Jaffe H., Raina A. K., RileyC. T., Fraser B. A., Bird T. G., Tseng C-M., Zhang Y-S.,and Hayes D. K. (1988) Biochemical and Biophysical

Research Communications 155, 344-350.Evaluation of Biodiesel in an Urban Transit Bus

Powered by a 1988 DDECII6V92TA Engine. Howes,P., Rideout, G. (1995) Environment Canada, MSEDReport #95-26743-1, 1-132.

Adenovirus Origin of DNA Replication: SequenceRequirements for Replication In Vitro. Wides R.J.,Challberg M.D., Rawlins D.R. and Kelly T.J. (1987)

Molecular and Cellular Biology Vol. 7 No. 2, 864-874.Human Ornithine-d-aminotransferase. Mitchell

G.A., Looney J.E., Brody L.C., Steel G., Suchanek M.,Engelhardt J.F., Willard H.F., and Valle D. (1988) TheJournal of Biological Chemistry, Vol. 263, No. 28,14288-14295.

References;Paul Kip, Owner Kippro Engineering,[email protected], 813-716-4300Andy Kip, VP Kippro Engineering,[email protected], 863-604-5477

Yoon Hoi Kim, Owner/CEO Environment & Energy,[email protected], 818-518-0981Richard Schmidt, Brewmaster Florida Brewery (Ret.),[email protected], 336-253-1083Earl Ferguson, Owner/CEO, Control DesignElectrical, cdecearl@aol, 863-557-0683Steve Coutant, Owner/CEO Unipack,[email protected], 407-701-3838Gary Landry, Owner/GM CE Construction,[email protected], 863-287-4113

Dale Kingen, Sr. Project Manager, ADCOManufacturing, [email protected], 559-875-5563Allen Redd, Engineer, Citrus Maintenance & Welding,[email protected], 574-532-7335Paul Kessock, VP Sales, ADCO Manufacturing,[email protected], 770-429-8009Ramon Campos Sr., Prior Owner/CEO FloridaBrewery, [email protected], 863-258-6008

THOMAS DeLAINE(321 502-1380

[email protected]/in/thomasdelaine

STRATEGICALLY FOCUSED INFORMATIONASSURANCE & DATA SECURITY DIRECTOR

Benchmarking the necessary technology governanceand processes to avert information security risk andprofit loss.

Executive SummaryCritical thinking technology strategist and Certified

Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) withTop Security Clearance and master level expertise ininformation assurance (IA) and information security(IS)Consistently called upon to solve the most complextechnology issues surrounding operationaleffectiveness, cost, and risk. Trusted, respected advisorto leadership teams, integral in establishing andmaintaining enterprise vision, strategy, programs andsolutions to prevent internal and external security

breaches and compliance issues. Well versed in diverseregulatory touch points for defense, government andcommercial organizations. Person of action, adept atmaximizing resources on complex, mission criticaprojects and rallying success, focused teams around aunified vision of achievement.

Critical Skill SetStrategic Business PlanningFigure Budget ManagementTest Development/ManagementOperations Leadership

Team LeadershipTrainingDevelopmentGovernance/Policy MakingDisaster Recovery PlanningIS Risk & Gap AnalysisBusiness Continuity PlanningAuditing/ComplianceLogistics PlanningProject/Program ManagementIncident ManagementExecutive Client Engagement


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Professional Employment History

IT SECURITY GOVERNANCE ANALYST 2011 Present JetBlue Airways

Engaged to entrench Payment Card Industry DataSecurity Standards (PCI-DSS) culture across theenterprise and overcome 4-year history of non-compliance. Immediately strengthened PCI

environment with new governance, controls,documentation management system and informationsecurity training programcrucial to preventingadditional tens of thousands in bank fines and shieldingsensitive customer information assets across allenterprise networks.

Set foundation for enterprise-wide PCI-DSScompliance by cre at ing and formalizing documentmanagement system for 10 separate informationsecurity domains and outlining policies, standardsand procedures to simplify process managementreporting.

Authored Corporate Information Security Policy,9 supporting information security policies and 30information security standards in adherence withstringent PCI-DSS requirements.

Positioned company to meet statutory privacy lawsand information security and PCI-DSS regulatoryrequirements by restructuring and standardizingupgraded information security training program.

SENIOR CONSULTANT2000 2011 A&N Associates, Inc.

Recruited to assist this $3M public-sector technicalconsulting firm to penetrate Department of defense(D0D) and Federal markets based on TS Clearance andprevious DoD and 22-year Communications Security(COMSEC) experience. Applied skill in cryptologic keymanagement, policy/standard development, trainingdevelopment and documentation management acrossvaried assignments during tenure. Forged long-termindustry relationships with vendors to include Raytheonand general Dynamics. Select projects and enterpriseimpact:.

Assumed role as key liaison to U.S. DefenseDepartment program management offices (PMOs)in various capacitiesfrom IT transition,ITIL-based system engineering and acquisitionmanagement to risk/gap/economic analysis, testingstrategy and database implementations.

Overcame critical gaps in DoD COMSECaccounting system, realized $224K cost savings in testdevelopment and cut redesign time 75% by overhaulingdata collection process and creating new test reporttemplate for key management system.

Met 9-month deadline for Analysis ofAlternatives (AoA) development project for DoDPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI) program by combatingissues of DoD identity management infrastructureimpacting entire DoD.

Proved instrumental in shaping policy and technicaldevelopment strategy in pivotal areas including digitalsignatures, network policy and software certificate

usage as advisor to U.S. Army Chief InformationOfficer/G6 Cyber Directorate (headquarters).Ensured DoD-wide compliance with strict

HIPAA requirements as human identity verificationsource.

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY OFFICER1998 2000 U.S. Navy Washington, DC

Counseled Chief of Naval Operations oninformation assurance strategy while overseeing 20-strong team, $600K budget as well as technicaloperations and related projects. Select projects andenterprise impact:

Solved prevailing data translation issues andcoordinated efforts of National SecurityAgency andservice teams, ensuring zero disruption to mission-critical operations across 900+sites during DoD-widemigration of legacy system to COMSEC accountingsystem. Launched first-ever U.S. Navy user certificationprogram.

Called in at the eleventh hour to conduct mandatorysecurity assessment and generate inspection report forU.S. Naval Postgraduate School. Met aggressive 3-week

target with 18 days to spare and advised on shapingsystems integration plan to incorporate informationsecurity as a keypriority.

Additional Career History

SIGNALS WARFARE OFFICERUSS LAKE ERIE (CG 70)

Optimized $400K budget and performance of 16staff while carrying out highly classified cryptologic keymanagement, electronic warfare and signal intelligence

projects for DoD. Advised key leadership on USS LAKEERIE and battle group accountable for Persian Gulftheater of war operations.

LOGISTICS SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICERNaval Security Group Activity, Pearl Harbor, HI

Prompted $3.5M annual cost savings for FleetElectronic Support Department by consolidatingcalibration lab facilities and refurbishing equipment.Saved $25K+ per year in testing by collaborating withNaval Magazine Lualualei to initiate test equipment


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calibration. Trimmed excess eq uipmen t holdings32 % by recycl ing $900K+ in obsolete electronicequipment and supplies to support foreign militaryefforts, key to winning Best Large MaintenanceActivity recognition.

[T.J.s] distinctive accomplishments, unrelentingperseverance and steadfast devotion to duty reflectedcredit upon himselfand were in keeping with the highest

traditions of the United States Naval Service.Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet

ENLISTED EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENTPROGRAM (EEAP) DIVISION OFFICER

Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, HI Juggled full-timework and academic priorities while raising trainingcommitment of 37-member EEAP team enrolled in 5state bachelor programs. Established division-widescholastic precedent and compelled 56% of crew toearn 3.8 GPA or higher by earning both BA and MBA

in 2 years, maintaining personal GPA requirementsand graduating Magna Cum Laude with LeadershipDistinction. Influenced policy decisions as StudentBody President and Strategic PlanningCommitteemember.Credentials and Technology Skill

MBA, Human Resources Management, MagnaCum Laude with Leadership Distinction, ChaminadeUniversityofHonolulu, School of Business, Honolulu,HI

BA in Business Administration, Chaminade

University of Honolulu, School of Business, Honolulu,HI

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

(CISSP)-ISC2 (#120222)Provisional Auditor, Information Security

Management Systems Scheme (ISO 27001)-RABQSA International (#110754)

Technical Snapshot

MS Active Directory, X.500, X.509, OnlineCertificate Status Protocol (OCSP), CertificateRevocation List (CRL), PKCS #7, PKCS #12, and

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).Information Technology Infrastructure Library

(ITIL) framework in systems engineering andacquisition management support.

PCI-required Controls: access management,network security, risk assessment, data security andmanagement, incident response, networkingmonitoring, testing and information security.

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIESBy Mason Employers

(No cost for advertising in this space)

Is your business or your employer looking for newemployees. Let us know and well advertise the position.This is an opportunity for Masons to assist other

Masons who are seeking employment. And anopportunity for a Masonic employer to hire a known manof good character for his business.

GRAND LODGE PROPERTIES

& ITEMS FOR SALE

855 Yacht Club Way, Moore Haven, Fla.

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, manufactured home on YachtClub Way in Moore Haven. Senior community withamenities including picnic area, pool, meeting room &library. Property features river-front location with privatedock, large Florida room over looking river/locks andsuite with separate exit door to road side for friends orfamily member. Storage room, or would make a great

workshop, located to rear of driveway. Community hasparking available for those that have a motor home orboat trailer. Electric for storage area extra. Vacant lot nextdoor, with additional dock with electric, also for purchaseFishing in your own back yard!

ITEMS FOR SALE(By the Membership or Particular Lodges)

(Minimal fee to be established)

Have something for sale, car, boat, motorcycle, homeor a Masonic item such as jewelry, swords, hats, uniforms,coats, you can advertise your For Sale item here.

Does your lodge have items stuffed in that back closetthat it may want to part with. Maybe a Lodge could usethat item, your Lodge can advertise here and sell the item

Send us a picture, descriptive information of the itemand your contact information.


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ITEMS FOR SALE(By the Membership or Particular Lodges)

For Sale:

Ladies stamped 14 karat yellow gold diamond ring. The ring features twenty-eight roundbrilliant cut diamonds each prong set in a cluster. The diamonds have an average clarityof 11 - 12, color of JK and a estimated combined weight of 1.00 carats. The shank isstamped 14K. The total weight of the piece is 5.6 Grams.

This ring was appraised for insurance purposes in December of 2005 with a thenestimated replacement value of $1,200.00.

Interested or want more information about this piece;

Contact - Pamela Jonesat The Grand Lodge of Florida

[email protected]

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