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Nellis Lodge 46 F&AM Las Vegas Nevada monthly journal & calendar of eventsTRANSCRIPT
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 50 Issue No. 4NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year
May
2013
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Most Worshipful
Richard M. “Mike” Hoaglin 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
Scott Keiser, P.M.
2 Year
Michael J. Clark, P.M.
1 Year
Arcangelo O. Cocco, P.M.
2013 Nellis Lodge Trustees
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W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M.
Worshipful Master
702)525-4395
Harold Scalzo, Jr. (Janet)
Senior Warden
(702)336-8461
Miguel Zavala (Nichole)
Junior Warden
(702)578-1945
W. Bro. John Feustel, PM (Paula)
Treasurer
(702) 379-2992
W. Bro. James T. Greely, PM (Alice)
Secretary
(702) 604-5542
Jason Turner (Jennifer)
Senior Deacon
702)845-8768
Dennis Tyson
Junior Deacon
(702)254-5998
R. Darce Wilson
Chaplain
(702)595-0713
Daniel Kaelin
Marshall
(847)757-7210
Michael Riitano
Senior Steward
(702)455-2007
Michael Griffin
Junior Steward
(702)425-0634
Joseph Wines
Tyler
(702)513-4205
Barry Mainardi
Master of Ceremonies
(702)523-3052
Bill Mowery
Master of Ceremonies
(708)285-4376
Dennis Tyson
Master of Ceremonies
(702)254-5998
Jason Cunningham
Master of Ceremonies
(702)768-8116
Travis Lindsey (Jacquelin)
Historian
(702)334-0254
Michael J. Clark, P.M.
Deputy Grand Lecturer
(702)592-9249
2013 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
Scott Keiser
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Past Masters by Affiliation
Albert Fischer
Franklin E. Merica
Shibli Sawalha
Frank Fiedler
David Lublin
Frank Heyer
Mike F. Gorman
* Signifies a Deceased Brother
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Brothers,
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate
the members of the degree teams for the last month,
their work has been outstanding and attendance at
practice is really encouraging. I can see the ritualistic
quality that we once had beginning to return…
By your vote at our April Stated Meeting, our dues
will increase to 85.00 dollars for the next Masonic
Year. It is always a very difficult thing to increase our
Lodge Dues; sometimes it makes it difficult for
Members to keep their responsibility to the Lodge. In the past we
have waved the dues of several brothers each year, unfortunately
due to the present economic state of our Lodge we will have to be
more selective on whom we can do this for. At our May Stated
Meeting we will be passing the Hat of Fraternal Assistance, to
start a fund to help Brothers in need, to assist them in paying
some or all of their dues. I would request that this fund will be
administered by the Delinquency Committee…
Thanks to Brother Michael Riitano for his assistance in cleaning
the “Upper Locker”. It was in pretty bad shape. Everything has
been boxed up and labeled so it may be found if the need arise.
The Outdoor Degree Equipment has been found and reorganized
also…
Speaking of the Out Door Degree, it will be held on May 4th at
Rainbow Ranch, located in Rainbow Canyon, just south of Elgin,
NV. W. Mike Gorman was up there a couple of weeks ago and
indicated that the Cane Springs Road had just been bladed,
making it smooth enough for a car. Hope to see you there!!!
Sincerely and Fraternally
Jeff
Jeff Byrne
Worshipful
Master 2013
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May 1, 1865, William McKinley (January 29, 1843 –
September 14, 1901) received his 1st degree in Hiram Lodge
#21, Winchester, Virginia. was the 25th President of the
United States, (U.S. President 1898-1901) serving from
March 4, 1897 until his assassination in September 1901.
McKinley was the last President to have served in the
American Civil War, beginning as a private in the Union
Army and ending as a brevet major.
May 12,1932, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, in Alexandria, Virginia, was dedicated in a very large ceremony, attended by thousands, including the President of the United States. May 12, 1999, the Grand Lodge of D.C., under the
leadership of Grand Master Dan L Frederick, voted to
recognize the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of D.C. (Forty out of a
total of 50 -- 78%) U.S. Grand Lodges listed below have
adopted resolutions that say Prince Hall Masonry is "regular." Almost all of them (38 of
the 40) have adopted "full recognition," in the same sense they recognize any other
Grand Lodge, some have granted recognition to the extent of permitting intervisitation
but not dual memberships.
May 24, 1901, Sir Winston Churchill (November 30, 1874 to January 24, 1965) received his 1st degree in Studholme Lodge #1591, London. He served as Prime Minister twice (1940–45 and 1951–55). He is the only British prime minister to have received the Nobel Prize in Literature and was the first person to be made an Honorary Citizen of the United States. In the United States, the Scottish Rite is officially recognized by Grand Lodges as an
extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical
teachings and philosophy offered in the craft lodge, or Blue Lodge, through
dramatic presentation of the individual degrees and for further
exposure to the principles of Freemasonry.
Our annually baseball night will be May 30, 2013 at 7:30pm. The Las Vegas 51’s will
be playing the Reno Aces and will be $1.00 be night. The tickets are $10.00 includes a
51’s baseball hat. Tickets are available, see me for tickets. Friends and family are
welcome.
Congratulations all my brothers who are celebrating birthday
in May. On the level
Fraternally Yours
Harold Scalzo Jr.
Senior Warden
Senior Warden
Harold Scalzo, Jr.
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Greetings Brethren, May brings us a few exciting events that I always look forward to! 1st event being our Outdoor Degree at Rainbow Canyon! This event always brings joy to my heart, Brethren and Family dwelling together in unity. I would like to send a special thanks to PM Mike Clark for making the weekend possible.
2nd event being the 51's Baseball night! Again a time where we get to spend a night outside of Lodge together with our Brothers and families. I truly appreciate the time we spend together in Lodge but getting together outside of Lodge with each other and our families is truly a blessing.
Fraternally, Bro Miguel
Junior Warden
Miguel Zavala
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Starts at 10:00am Saturday May 4, 2013
Breakfast at 8:am, Lunch at 12:30pm, Dinner at 6:30pm.
Rooms are $25 per night meals are $5 each
Ladies welcome to stay at the ranch.
Western wear, guns and hats.
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AAA
Baseball action!
Masonic Baseball Night
Nellis Lodge No. 46
May 30th at 7:05 pm
$1 Beer Night
Tickets $10.00 includes a 51’s baseball hat
Friends and family are welcome.
Call Brother Harold Scalzo Jr.
(702) 336-8461
VS.
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May 2013
In the Forefront Spreading Light for 50 years
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Scottish Rite 2 Stated
Communication
3 OUTDOOR 4 DEGREE at Rainbow Canyon
5 6
Officers Meeting & Practice
STATED 7 COMMUNICATION
8 9
10 11
12
13
Degree Practice
14 Master Mason
Degree
15 16 17 18
Helldorado Days Parade
Step off 5:00pm
18 20
Degree Practice
21 Entered
Apprentice Degree
22 Masonic Baseball
Night with the Las Vegas 51s Cashman Field,
7:05pm
23 24 25
26 27 Zelzah Shrine 28 Dark
MMT29 Board Meeting
30 31
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May 2013
In the Forefront Spreading Light for 50 years
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Scottish Rite 2 Stated
Communication
3 OUTDOOR 4 DEGREE at Rainbow Canyon
5 6
Officers Meeting & Practice
STATED 7 COMMUNICATION
8 9
10 11
12
13
Degree Practice
14 Master Mason
Degree
15 16 17 18
Helldorado Days Parade
Step off 5:00pm
18 20
Degree Practice
21 Entered
Apprentice Degree
22 Masonic Baseball
Night with the Las Vegas 51s Cashman Field,
7:05pm
23 24 25
26 27 Zelzah Shrine 28 Dark
MMT29 Board Meeting
30 31
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The Rainbow Canyon Scenic Drive is a relaxing and enjoyable ride on a paved road through Rainbow Canyon, a deep canyon located just south of the town of Caliente on State Highway 317. Anyone passing through the town of Caliente of US Highway 93 should make a point of taking this 21-mile (42 miles round-trip) scenic drive. Rainbow Canyon lies between the Delamar Mountains to the west and the Clover Mountains to the east. The canyon is quite deep and steep, with the canyon lying three thousand feet below the higher peaks of the mountains. Yet what makes Rainbow Canyon an enjoyable drive isn’t tall mountains, but instead the colored rock and interesting rock formations along the road. Throughout the drive, the traveler will see large formations of red rock and rock formations that defy easy description. Additionally, and in contrast to the surrounding mountains, the traveler will come across many cottonwood trees. The reason for all the cottonwood trees is because the drive follows a wash, called the Meadow Valley Wash, for its entire length. This wash usually has no more than a trickle of water in it, but collects enough water during heavy rain events to allow cottonwood trees to grow along its banks. The Rainbow Canyon Scenic Drive closely follows the main line of the United Pacific Railroad for its entire length. This stretch of the Union Pacific is extremely busy, sometimes averaging one train every twenty minutes or so. There are also numerous railroad tunnels and deep cuts along the railroad, providing the rail fan with excellent train watching and photography. The Rainbow Canyon Scenic Drive follows Nevada State Highway 317 for its entire length, to the ghost town of Elgin. At Elgin, the road splits and becomes gravel. The road that heads to the west is called Kane Springs Road and is usually in very good condition. The drive down Kane Springs Road is quite enjoyable, at least if the traveler enjoys driving through completely empty and isolated countryside. The road passes through the uninhabited and sprawling Kane Springs Valley that lies between the Delamar Mountains and Meadow Valley Mountains. Kane Springs Road links up with US Highway 93 thirty-two miles south of the town of Alamo. As such, the traveler wishing to avoid the rather boring and sometimes busy drive on US Highway 93 between Las Vegas and Caliente can use the Kane Springs Road to reach the Rainbow Canyon Scenic Drive (and follow it north to Caliente, linking back up with US Highway 93) and have a more enjoyable ride, too. Traffic on the Rainbow Canyon Scenic Drive is exceedingly light. What little traffic is found on the road are usually local ranchers and those who might be heading out into the Clover Mountains Wilderness Area. The traveler should be aware that during periods of heavy rain, the road might pose problems for low-clearance vehicles where the road crosses various washes (riverbeds that are usually dry or just a trickle of water but fill up with gushing water during periods of heavy rain). At these river crossings, the road dips down and crosses the wash with a cement roadbed. However, if the water is deep due to heavy rain, it is possible for a low-clearance vehicle to stall out at one of these crossings. Fortunately, this part of Nevada doesn’t have many heavy rain events during the year (if any). As such, travelers will only need to remember this bit of advice if thunderclouds are building and it’s
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Old School House in Elgin Nevada
Railroad through Rainbow Canyon
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Available in Black or White with a gold Square & Compasses Order yours today!!
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Nellis Lodge No. 46
Bikes for Books
Program
Help encourage elementary school children to
read!
For more information contact
W. Michael Clark, P.M.
(702) 592-9249
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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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you please contact the Lodge at
(702) 387-0046 and leave a message with your
address.
Dunnunique Ahmad 5/13
William B. Berk, PGM 5/03
Phillip Bowden 5/20
James Byers 5/31
Andrew D. Craig, PM 5/12
Brad Croft 5/03
Jason Cunningham 5/05
William Holland 5/24 James A. Larson 5/05
John Laster 5/14
Ernest Lawhead 5/19
J. Michael Miller 5/01
Charles Munns 5/13
William Pollard 5/09
Michael Privitera 5/27
Craig Tomao 5/22
Donald Vines, PM 5/30
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Albert “Al” Schouten
8987 King John Court
Las Vegas, NV 89149-3221
702-395-7580
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Nellis Lodge #46 2013 Committees
Cognizance: W. David Swallow PM. 499-4899
W John Gjonola PM. W. Scott Keiser PM.
Delinquency:
W. James T. Greely III PM. 604-5542 W. Ray Troche PM.
W. AL Schouten PM.
Sickness and Distress: Bro. Harold Scalzo Jr. SW 775-336-8461
Education:
W. Jerry McCorkle PM: 277-7775
Charity:
W. John Gjonola PM: 743-7836 Bro. Harold “Hap” Hendrix
Trestle Board Publication:
W. James T. Greely PM: 604-5542 Bro. Harold Scalzo Jr. SW W. Arcangelo Cocco, PM
Telephone/Communication: W. Jeff Byrne PM: 525-4395
Nellis Officers
Finance: W. Terry Robertson PM: 499-2242
W. John Feustel PM.
Fundraising: Bro. Harold Scalzo Jr. SW: 775-336-8461
Ritual and Degree: W. Jeff Byrne PM: 525-4395
W. Mike Clark PM. DDGL
Refreshments: Miguel Zavala JW: 578-1945
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