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Meetings Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Masonic Memorial Temple
2200 West Mesquite Ave. (Rancho & US-95) Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
www.nellislodge46.org
(702)387-0046
A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46
Dispensation: November 10, 1962
Chartered November 12, 1963
Volume 49 Issue No. 2 NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year
February
2012
W. Bro. George Washington’s Apron
We Celebrate Washington’s Birthday
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Most Worshipful
Hans J. Scheurer
Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
PAST GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Most Worshipful Donald G. Hines*
Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
Most Worshipful William B. Berk
Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
Right Worshipful Dale K. Dean Sr.
Past Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Nevada
* Signifies a Deceased Brother
3 Year
Michael J. Clark, P.M.
2 Year
Arcangelo O. Cocco, P.M.
1 Year
Gerald McCorkle, P.M.
2011 Nellis Lodge Trustees
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Scott Keiser (Kelly)
Worshipful Master
(702) 465-8633
W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M.
Senior Warden
(702)525-4395
Harold Scalzo, Jr. (Janet)
Junior Warden
(702)336-8461
W. Bro. John Feustel, PM (Paula)
Treasurer
(702) 379-2992
W. Bro. James T. Greely, PM (Alice)
Secretary
(702) 604-5542
Miguel Zavala (Nichole)
Senior Deacon
(702)578-1945
Jason Turner (Jennifer)
Junior Deacon
(702)845-8768
W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco, P.M.
(Pam)
Chaplain
(702)339-5477
Christopher Rothwell (Mui)
Marshall
(702)809-9616
Joseph Wines
Senior Steward
(702)513-4205
W. Bro. David Lublin, P.M.
Junior Steward
(702)858-1448
Frank Joseph (Wanda)
Tyler
(702) 656-4564
Grant Jay
Master of Ceremonies
(702)210-6822
Kevin Lopez
Master of Ceremonies
(480)323-8081
Travis Lindsey
Historian
(702)334-0254
W. Bro. R. Samuel Ruiz, P.M.
Deputy Grand Lecturer
(702)325-8075
2012 Officer Line
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Nellis Lodge Past Masters
Albert Schouten
Donald G. Hines*
Albert W. Cutler*
Joseph Bureski*
Virgil M. Babbs*
Ivan H. Joyce, Sr.*
Herbert T. Edgar*
Robert P. Braner*
Woodrow W. Thompson*
William B. Berk
Robert E. Broughton
Donald L. Vines
Stuart E. Pirie*
Richard C. Ehrensing*
Walter T. Jones*
Charles R. Rinehart*
William J. Schoenholzer*
Gerald H. McCorkle
Robert B. Riggs
Dale K. Dean Sr.
Stephen M. Thompson
Billy R. Huffman*
John C. Richardson
Theodore M. West*
John W. Startt, III
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
Alan J. Clark
Harold R. Hamilton
John Kiehlbaugh
Gerry Cunningham*
Bart Bonar
Michael Holmstrom
Craig Johnson
Fred Barr
Jeff Byrne
Scutter Newton
John Messana
Andrew D. Craig
Terry Robertson
David Swallow
John Feustel
Sam Ruiz
Franklin E. Merica
Ray Troche
James T. Greely
John Gjonola
Michael J. Clark
Bjorn E. Sundquist
Arcangelo O. Cocco
Michael J. Clark
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Past Masters by Affiliation
Albert Fischer
Franklin E. Merica
Shibli Sawalha
Frank Fiedler
David Lublin
Frank Heyer
* Signifies a Deceased Brother
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February is George Washington's Observance month. We've had many great Presidents both Masonic and not, but Worshipful Washington was the best. Not because he was a Mason or because he was first, and he probably wasn't the "Smartest." It wasn't even because he was not a great general nor that he had such an incredible "cult of personality." He is our "Greatest" President because he did something no one could really conceive (even though we fought a "traitors" war for it), he gave up power. Wow!!!!! I know now that doesn't seem like much but, then it was Earth shattering - Nation transforming. We the People, individuals, have inalienable rights Granted by God. These are truly Masonic ideals from and incredible Man and Mason. There are laws and regulations that bind us to a societal norm but, If we ever say that the needs of the many or the few out way that of the one, then we maybe infringing on those inalienable rights. Sometimes we walk a tight rope but we must have constant vigilance to protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as all Masons do and have done since the beginning of our time. God Bless, Scott
Scott Keiser
Worshipful
Master 2012
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Many of you know that I am a Recreational
Cyclist, there is no better feeling than working
hard riding a bike to the top of a long hill and
having gravity rocket you to the bottom, it’s a
feeling I picked up when I was a kid and still love.
That’s why the Bikes for Books program is very
special for me, it gets bikes into the hands of kids
who have worked real hard, that might not
necessarily be able to get one, so they can enjoy
that same feeling. Our lodge’s program is
headed up by W. Mike Clark Pm. He informs me
that at present, we have 3 sets of bikes that
need to be purchased and delivered to the
schools we are sponsoring; we have funds for
just one set at this time. Each school is
presented with a girls and boys bike, a pair of
helmets and locks for the bikes. The cost for
this is approximately 180.00 per set with no sales tax (Non-Profit
Exemption). Please make you donation to this worthy program, that gets
the Face of our Masonic Lodge into the community. Donations can be made
to the W. Mike, the Secretary or Treasurer.
Did you want to participate in a degree and didn’t know who to talk to? Did
you want to learn a part? Were you aware that all members of the lodge
are invited to participate in degree work? Please join us on Monday nights
for degree practice, sharpen your ritual
skills, learn a new part or just have a
good laugh. Remember that you learned
most of the first section of each degree
as part of your proficiency, may as well
use what you already know.
On the Level,
W. Jeff Byrne Pm.
Senior Warden
Senior Warden
W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M.
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In this New Year I would like to see more brothers join us at our meetings.
In the lodge we all meet as brothers, who, in other walks of life, we would seldom ever meet. We are men of many different backgrounds and who are good and honest. The most splendid thing about it is that we are all brothers.
We are men from every station of life, some are rich and some are poor. But we all are filled with friendship and brotherly love, and of service towards other men.
We may differ in our methods, but our goals are the same and it binds us into one sacred society, making us all brothers.
Reach out to our brothers, whom you have not seen or heard from for a while and let them know we care. Maybe they just need a ride to come to lodge.
Brother Dave Lublin PM has scheduled our 3
rd Annual Family Picnic for June 10, 2012
at Floyd Lamb State Park. Come join us for some Fellowship, Family Fun and FOOD!!! Contact Brother Dave for more information.
Fraternally
Harold
Junior Warden
Junior Warden Harold Scalzo, Jr.
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FROM THE SIDELINES
by Travis Lindsey
Who are the Freemasons?
This information is as much for those who want to know something about
speculative Masonry as it is for those who already have some knowledge. So
let’s ask a few questions and give a few answers.
What is Freemasonry? Basically, Freemasonry is a fraternity of men who es-
pouse high moral character, who are non-atheist and who are not afraid to help
another person. The U.S. has a large number of Christian Masons but many
Non-Christians become Masons.
What about color? Masons, have many languages, nationalities and ethnicities.
Is it a secret society? No, there are some parts of Masonic ceremony which are
held secret. This is ceremonial and for the identification of other Masons.
Other than that there are no secrets.
Is it a political organization. No, politics will most certainly occur outside the
lodge room, because the lodge does not govern politics.
Are Freemasons concerned with their own personal gain. No; at the core of the
fraternity is a giving spirit which infuses all of it’s members. Many well known
humanitarian activities in our communities have been generated by Masonic
lodges and individual Freemasons.
Masons intend to preserve peace and harmony. Private arguments are not to
occur in the lodge, especially those about religion, politics or government pol-
icy.
Many notable and popular personalities have been Freemasons. Here are a few
quotes-
“The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race”.
George Washington (First President)
“We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable
action in your community-men who are endeavoring to be better citizens [and]
to make a great country greater. This is the only institution in the world where
we can meet on the level, all sorts of people who want to live rightly”.
Harry S Truman (33rd President)
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“Freemasonry is an order whose leading star is philanthropy, and whose princi-
ples inculcate an unceasing devotion to the cause of virtue and morality”.
Marquis De La Fayette (Hero of the American Revolution)
“There is no doubt in my mind that Masonry is the cornerstone of America”.
Dave Thomas (Wendy’s restaurant Founder)
Lafayette and Washington at Mt. Vernon, 1784
Lafayette's sword
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February 2012
In the Forefront Spreading Light
Thursday Feb.2nd Scottish Rite Stated
Meeting
Monday Feb. 6th Stated
Communications of:
Daylite 44 12:00 noon
Oasis 41 7:00pm
Nellis Practice 6:30
Tuesday Feb. 7th Nellis 46 Stated
Communication
George Washington
Observance . Meal &
Education
Monday Feb. 13th Practice
Tuesday Feb. 14th Dark
Tuesday Feb. 21st Fellowcraft Degree
Wednesday Feb
22nd
MMT Board Meeting
Thursday Feb.
23rd
Masters & Wardens
Tuesday Feb. 28th Master Mason Degree
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Caution, Humor
We are not just some squares looking for an angle.
Humor is a wonderful thing. There is a large place in all of our lives for an abundance of it, having said that, there is a best time and a best place for humor. It is usually a good idea to welcome new people to the lodge and humor gives us a wonderful vehicle to accomplish this. We can all use a little levity, especially when it is meant in kindness. We must also recognize that humor can also be negative. If humor can be interpreted as chiding or insinuating it can have negative returns. If it is delivered at a time when the serious nature of business is most important, it can be damaging. As freemasons we should try to be careful to remain serious at the appropriate times. Humor on the floor can be a slippery slope. A candidate being exposed to floor work might not understand. At this important time he is experiencing new things which would be better if these remained in his memories. Unexplainable disturbances on the floor are not conducive to the solemn nature of this work. Now that is enough about seriousness. This is about humor and we don’t want to be too circular, do we? that is enough about seriousness. This is about humor and we don’t want to be too circular, do we?
The first Day
Look back on your first day, the day you became a Mason. You may
remember some of your experience and recall it as being a little strange,
possibly frightening, but in your apprehension, by summoning some
internal strength from within, you chose to continue. Then you also might
remember when it was past, being proud, pleased or even happy. You
were content that you had accomplished something worth doing. When
you think about it today you may see it as a great gamble or an
adventure. It was a day when you took a chance and went forward on an
uncertain path with an unknown destiny, and it paid off. Few experiences
will be as spiritual and exciting as the first day. There are so many
emotions, so many sensations. By having exposed our hearts to this,
each of us has earned a large favor from our fraternity. It is friendly
comfort, knowing that your Masonic brother has been in the same places
as you have. Even when meeting a new brother for the very first time,
you will without doubt, have a greater respect for this man. We are all on
the same road as this new brother, or older brother, and we have all
been afraid, proud and happy. Please remember this.
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THE MASONIC MEMORIAL TEMPLE IS NOW
OFFERING RENTAL STORAGE SPACE!!
Conveniently located at the MMT this will be a first come first served
opportunity for any Mason that needs a storage unit. Time is limited
because when they’re gone THEY’RE GONE!
Remember there is limited availability.
If you are interested contact: TERRY ROBERTSON at 702-499-2242
10’ X 13’ $60 per month
7’ X 13’ $45 per month
7’ X 16’ $100 per month
14’ X 13’ $120 per month
Other units also available
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2012 COMMITTEES COGNIZANCE
W. Bro. Terry Robertson, W. Bro. David Swallow & W. Bro. John Gjonola
DELINQUENCY
W. Bro. James Greely, W. Bro. Scott Keiser, W. Bro. John Feustel,
Bob Kinniburgh & W. Bro. Mike Clark.
EDUCATION & INVESTIGATIONS
W. Bro. Jerry McCorkle,
Bro. Robert Kinniburgh
TRESTLEBOARD
Bro. Harold Scalzo, Jr., W. Bro. James Greely,
TELEPHONE
W. Bro Scott Keiser & All Line Officers
FUNDRAISING
W. Bro. David Lublin, W. Bro. Jeff Byrne & Harold Scalzo Jr.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
W. Bro. John Feustel
HELLDORADO PARADE
W. Bro. John Gjonola
RUSTY NAIL & HIGH 12 CLUB
W. Bro. David Swallow
RITUAL & DEGREE
W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, W. Bro. David Swallow, & W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco