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Nellis Lodge 46 Summer TrestleboardTRANSCRIPT
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. 6NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year
June July August
2013
Nellis’ 50th Anniversary Table
Lodge June 11th 2013 6:30pm
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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
Franklin E. Merica
Shibli Sawalha
Frank Fiedler
David Lublin
Frank Heyer
Mike F. Gorman
* Signifies a Deceased Brother
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Brothers,
As summer fast approaches and we make preparations for
our Lodge to be Dark for part of June, all of July and most
of August, I would like to mention some of our activities
during those months.
June 11th will be our Annual Table Lodge… We are
requesting a 15.00 donation from all those who attend, to
cover the cost of your 50th Anniversary Commemorative
Glass and Dinner. Dinner will be Carne Asada with rice
and beans… This is a Fund Raiser for our NV. Veterans
Home Committee, additional glasses will be available at
7.50 each… All Master Masons are invited; Entered Apprentices and
Fellow Crafts will be admitted if properly vouched for… Please join us for
a night of Friendship and Fun.
It is customary for our lodge to go Dark after the Table Lodge, but I find
us in a position that will require us to extend our labors another week.
We have two brothers in waiting for the Second Degree of Freemasonry,
that being said we will have a Fellow Craft Degree on June 18th to close
the First Half of the Year…
The Senior Warden will be handling our Fire Works Booth this year. Let’s
give him all the support we can, for this is our largest fund raiser of the
year. The Fire Works Booth will be in the same place as it has been the
last couple of years at the corner of Maryland Pkwy and Silverado
Ranch. The Booth is normally open for 1 week, starting on Thursday
June 27th and going through Thursday July 4
th. Please give Harold a call
and volunteer your time or stop by any time the Booth is in operation to
lend some Fraternal Support or just have fun!!!!
On August 27th we will resume our Labor and open Lodge to hear the
Proficiencies of all those who worked hard over the Summer to learn
them. We will have had Four Brother be passed to the 2nd
degree before
we went Dark, I’m sure we will be doing several 3rd’s in the fall…
Please have a Happy and Safe Summer…
Fraternally
Jeff
Jeff Byrne
Worshipful
Master 2013
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It is that time of the year again “Fireworks booth” from June 28
to July 4. This year there will be something different that will
bring more customers and awareness to our booth. But it is a
surprise. The funds we raise during this event are not only for
our expenses for next year, but also for projects that you may
want to bring forth to our Lodge. The more money we make,
the more we can do within our Lodge, like family picnic, more
Scholarship and do more for DeMolay, Rainbow Girls. I have
a signup sheet ready to be filled out and hopefully will soon
receive the pre-sales information. I believe that this will help
tremendously. On July 4th I will provide all volunteers with
lunch and dinner, it will be a long day. I also need someone
pick the trailer at the lot in the morning or to bring the trailer to
the lot at night. It is the one time during the year that we all
work together to provide for our lodge and our brethren that
will need our assistance in the future. It is a good time for
friendship and brotherly love. We always have a great time. All
volunteers, including family members, will be much
appreciated. Maybe we can talk someone to help provide music on the 4th.
June 5,1820, James K. Polk (U.S. President 1845-1849) received his 1st degree in Columbia Lodge #31, Columbia, Tennessee. James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th President of the United States (1845–1849). Polk was the surprise (dark horse) candidate for president in 1844, defeating Henry Clay of the rival Whig Party by promising to annex Texas. Polk was a leader of Jacksonian Democracy during the Second Party System. Polk oversaw the opening of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Smithsonian Institution, the groundbreaking for the Washington Monument, and the issuance of the first postage stamps in the United States. He promised to serve only one term and did not run for reelection. He died of cholera three months after his term ended. June 24, 1734, Benjamin Franklin became Grand Master of what would be known as the "Moderns" Grand Lodge in Pennsylvania. June 24, 1791, the African Grand Lodge of North America was organized in Boston. It later became the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. July 4, 2013, United States 237th birthday. July 19, 1901, Sir Winston Churchill received his 2nd degree in Studholme Lodge #1591, London. August 4, 1753, George Washington received his Master Mason degree in Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia. Congratulations all my brothers who are celebrating birthday in June,
July August.
On the level
Fraternally Yours
Harold Scalzo Jr.
Senior Warden
Senior Warden
Harold Scalzo, Jr.
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Nellis Lodge No. 46
F. & A.M.
Annual Table Lodge
50th Anniversary
June 11, 2013
6:30pm
In the Garden Room at the Masonic Memorial
Temple.
$15.00 Donation Requested
This is a Tyled event
Entered Apprentices & Fellowcrafts are welcome.
Full Dinner
Junior Warden
Miguel Zavala
Commemorative 50th Anniversary Firing Cannon to each participant
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June 2013
In the Forefront Spreading Light for 50 years
Calendar of Events For Summer
3rd Daylite 44 & Oasis 41 Stated Communication
4th: Nellis Stated Communication
6th Scottish Rite Stated Communication
11th: Table Lodge
18th: Fellow Craft Degree
28th—30th: Fireworks Booth
July 2013
1st—4th: Fireworks Booth
5th—31st DARK—Unless especially convened
August 2013
27th: Lodge will open for proficiencies
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Nellis
Lodge
Annual
Fireworks Booth June 28th through
July 4th
Silverado Ranch & Maryland
Parkway in the Albertsons
parking lot
Sign up to help
or buy your fireworks early.
Contact Bro. Harold Scalzo
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Scott Bernard 6/20
Michael J. Clark, P.M. 6/24
Paul Gamble 6/16
Daniel Kaelin 6/26
Scutter Newton 6/3
James Porter 6/4
Michael Sanchez 6/7
Ryan Sanchuck 6/24 Craig Sasso 6/30
Jason Turner 6/25
Charles F. White 6/15
Russell Allen 7/16
Bennie Brewer 7/23
Dustin Casey 7/15
Frank Cordier 7/7
Jason Davis 7/4
John Gjonola, P.M. 7/12
Michael Holmstrom, P.M. 7/5
Scott Keiser, P.M. 7/25
J.C. Lester 7/12 Richard McCarty 7/15
Mark Miller 7/18
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William Mowery 7/22
Harold Newbold 7/20
Michael Olson 7/5
Michael Passanante 7/22
Murlen Perdue 7/16
William Perez 7/28
Roy Plumley 7/23
Steven Richard 7/22
Jack Richardson, P.M. 7/21
Christopher Rothwell 7/16
Don R. Sherman 7/15
Richard Tribett 7/1
Vern Wilcox 7/7
Kelly Allen 8/17
Cam Ashby 8/18
James Bassett 8/9
Steven Beattie 8/10
Jeff Byrne, W.M.P.M. 8/21
John Coulson Jr. 8/17
Melvin Downum 8/11
Jeffrey Gordon 8/9
Bob Kinniburgh 8/12
Kevin Lopez 8/4
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Larry McCandless 8/24
Frank Merica, P.M. 8/14
Sanjay Narasimhalu 8/11
Adam Papacs 8/4
Scot Ponder 8/4
Robert Riggs, P.M. 8/28
James Royse 8/8
Robert Spurling 8/25
George Tsacoyeanes 8/25
Don White 8/2
John Williams 8/27
Robert Woodsford 8/24
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After the labors of the Lodge have been completed, Freemasons frequently meet at tables to enjoy a repast in common. In England and
America, this repast is generally called a banquet, and the Lodge is said to be, during its continuance, at refreshment.
The Master, of course, presides, assisted by the Wardens, and it is considered most proper that no profanes should be present. But with
these exceptions, there are no rules specially laid down for the government of Masonic banquets. It will be seen, by an inspection of
the article Refreshment in this work, that during a the eighteenth century, and even at the commencement of the nineteenth,
refreshments in a English Lodges were taken during the sessions of the Lodge and in the Lodge room, and then, of course, a rigid rules were in existence for the government of the Fraternity, and for the
regulation of the forms in which the refreshments should be partaken. But this system has long grown obsolete, and the Masonic banquets of the present day differ very little from those of other societies, except, perhaps, in a more Strict observance of the rules of order, and in the
exclusion of all non-Masonic visitors. But French Freemasons have prescribed a very formal system of rules for what they call a Loge de Table, or Table Lodge. The room in which the banquet takes place is as much protected by its isolation from observation as the Lodge-room itself. Table Lodges are always held in the Apprentice's Degree, and none but Freemasons are permitted to be present. Even the attendants are taken from the class known as Serving Brethren, that is to say, waiters who have received the First Degree for the special purpose of entitling them to be present on such occasions. The table is in the form of a horseshoe or elongated semicircle. The Master sits at the head, the Senior Warden at the northwest extremity, and the Junior Warden at the southwest The Deacons or equivalent officers sit between the two Wardens. The Brethren are placed around the exterior margin of the table, facing each other; and the void space between the sides is occupied by the serving Brethren or attendants. It is probable that the form of the table was really adopted at first from motives of convenience. But M. Hermitte (Bulletin, Grand Orient, 1869, page 83) assigns for it a symbolism. He says that as the entire circle represents the year, or the complete revolution of the earth around the sun, the semicircle represents the half of that revolution, or a period of six months, and therefore refers to each the two solstitial points of summer and winter, or the two great festivals of the Order in June and December, when the most important Table Lodges are held.
Historical Table Lodge
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The Table Lodge is formally opened with an invocation to the Grand Architect. During the banquet seven toasts are given. These are called Santes d' Obligation, or obligatory toasts. They are drunk with certain ceremonies which are prescribed by the ritual, and from which no departure is permitted. These toasts are:
1. The health of the Sovereign or Chief Magistrate of the State.
2. Grand Master and the Supreme power of the Order, that is, the Grand Orient or the Grand Lodge. 3. Master of the Lodge; this is offered by the Senior Warden.
4. The two Wardens.
5. Visiting Brethren.
6. The other officers of the Lodge, and the new initiates or affiliates if there be any. All Freemasons wheresoever spread over the face of the globe. Ragon (Tuileur General, page 17) refers these seven toasts of obligation to the seven libations made by the ancients in their banquets in honor of the seven planets, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn, and the seven days of the week which are named after them; and he assigns some striking reasons for the reference. But this symbolism, although very beautiful, is evidently very modern. The Table Lodge is then closed with the fraternal kiss, which is passed from the Master around the table, and with the usual forms. One of the most curious things about these Table Lodges is the vocabulary used. The instant that the Lodge is opened, a change takes place in the names of things, and no person is permitted to call a plate a plate, or a knife a knife, or anything else by the appellation by which it is known in ordinary conversation. Such a custom formerly prevailed in England, if we may judge from a passage in Doctor Oliver's Revelations of a Square (page 215), where an instance is given of its use in 1780, when the French vocabulary was employed. It would seem, from the same authority, that the custom was introduced into England from France by Captain George Smith, the author of the Use and Abuse of Freemasonry, who was initiated in a Continental Lodge.
Source: Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry
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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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