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Volume 6 Issue 2

Visit us on the web:      February 2005

www.arizonamasonry.org/3/wm.htm    

HAPPY

Birthdays  

Paul A. Brooks

Earl C. Cunningham Jr

Walter L. Gay

Myron R. Henderson

James Malott

Marko S. Milutinovich

Kenneth W. Stone

 

BIRTHDAY

Masonic Birthdays

Cline W. Armstrong(35)     Harold B. Benjamin(44)

Jesse N. Bentley(44)          Howard J. Billingsley(39)

Robert C. Conrad(27)        Loy M. Gantt(65)

Walter L. Gay(22)                Robert L. Gillette(48)

Carl C. Harmon(51)            Henry Johnson(16)

Martin J. Kornhass(46        James E. Mills(16)

Paul F. Petty(48)                 John Saban(39)

Kimble B. Shows(34)         Douglas Skowron(37)

February Schedule

12th

9am – Coffee & Donuts

10am – Lodge

12:00 pm- "Sweetheart" Lunch

1:00pm - 2nd Degree

March Schedule

12th

9am – Coffee & Donuts

10am – Lodge

12:00 pm- Lunch

 

 

SEARCH FOR THE CHARTER

 

APRIL 16, 2005

 

Put it on your calendar !!!

 

 

 

 

2005 Officers

Worshipful Master Henry London, PM

                              (520-363-5126)

Senior Warden     Douglas Skowron, PM

                              (480-986-2296)

Junior Warden      R. Scott Teichrow

                              (928-425-8293)

Secretary            Joe A. Henry PM

                              (928-425-6686)

Treasurer            Oscar T. Lyon Jr., PGM

                              (602-252-2739)

Senior Deacon   William “Bill” Greenen PM

Junior Deacon    Harold Benjamin, PM

Chaplain              Paul J. Dore’, PM

Marshall               William L. Sneyd

Senior Steward  Howard Billingsley, PM

Junior Steward   Robert Gillette, PM

Tyler                     Henry Johnson

 

 

Trustees:

Robert Gillette, PM 

Carley Moore, PM,  

Howard Billingsley, PM, 

R Scott Teichrow,

Paul Dore' Sr. PM

 

O.E.S. #8 Luncheon

Broad Street Brewery

February 12th 12:00 pm

 

Brothers,

We have a winner!!!! Jake Norris of High Desert Middle School as taken 3rd place in the state competition

Update: Rose Campbell received a Teachers grant

 CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Bill Greenen - Public Schools Chairman

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Brothers

Robert L. Moore

Frank Healy

Claude E. Taylor

Sickness & Distress

Garold Timmons - Rest Home in Phoenix

Doug Skowron - Major surgery on his jaw on Dec 30th. - doing well

 

 

 

 

Committees

Public Schools - W. Bill Greenen

Widows - W. Rusty Moore

Kids Voting - W. Rusty Moore

Education - W. Howard Billingsley

By-Laws - MW Oscar Lyon Jr.

Membership - W. Doug Skowron

 

 

 

Meeting Calendar 2005

         Feb              Mar              Apr               May          Jun            Jul            

 3 - OES #8   7 - OES #8   5 - OES #8   5 - OES #8    2 - OES #8    9 - WM #3

12 - WM #3  12 - WM #3   9 - WM #3 14 - WM #3   11 - WM #3

 THE CANDIDATE
by RW Alan R. Heath


It was his dream to become a Mason,
Though he wasn't sure quite why.
So he made an application,
Then waited months for a reply.

No committee came to pay a call,
To meet him and his wife,
No invitation to Mason's hall;
Nor offer of advice.

Finally a postcard in the mail,
Said, "come Monday night at six,
And bring us twenty dollars,
If you want to see our tricks."

He made that solitary journey,
And entered by the door,
But not one hand was offered,
As he slowly crossed the floor.

They fed him beans and hot dogs,
And a piece of apple pie,
Then lead him to a little room,
With no explanation why.

The work was done with care and skill,
No one could argue that.
But, the candidate was forgotten,
As they patted themselves on the back.

He came to the lodge hall two more times,
And was raised to the third degree.
That was the last time they saw him.
What could the trouble be?

They scratched their heads and wondered,
As again they cried and moaned,
"Our time has all been wasted!"
"We should have stayed at home."

It seems to me that they've missed the point,
But they need to understand.
It's not just how well you do the work,
It's how you treat the man.

 

 

Because you can only be a Mason,
When you're a Mason in your heart;
And along with his jacket seams,
They had burst his dream apart.

So, if you get an application,
Please, call on that man at once.
Invite him and his family,
To tour your hall and share some lunch.

Answer all his questions,
Let him share your pride.
A Mason's work, is honest work;
That's not a secret to hide.

And when it's time to present him,
With the gift of a degree,
Remember, genuine friendship is,
The true gift of masonry.

Pick him up and take him home.
Isn't he worth the trip?
No candidate should come alone.
Please, don't ignore this tip.

All should rush to greet him,
As he enters by your door.
Extend your hand in friendship,
That's what a Mason's grip is for.

And remember your obligation,
As you lead him to the gate.
It's up to you to guide him through,
Not to hurt or humiliate.

Now armed with proper instruction,
Masonry's door will open wide,
Thanks to you, his best example,
Of what a Mason should be inside.

And thank him sincerely for coming.
Invite him back to his new home.
For a brother will not be a brother,
If he feels unwelcome and alone