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Volume 8 Issue 6

Visit us on the web:      June 2007

www.whitemountain3.org    

 

HAPPY Birthdays  

William Garrard

Robert L. Gillette

Joe A. Henry

Henry H. London

Charles K. Luthy

 

HAPPY

           Masonic Birthdays

 

Eric Ecklund(2)

Harold V. Foster(42)

James A. Hosteller(57)

Jack W. Martyn(46)

 

BIRTHDAY

 

 

Cleo M Medlock(49)

Merle E. Palmer(42)

Frank D. Sheppard(44)

William L. Sneyd(24)

June Schedule

9th

9am – Coffee & Donuts

10am – Lodge

12:00 pm- Lunch with Eastern Star

 

16th or 23rd or 30th

1st Degree possible based on balloting on the 9th

July Schedule

14th

9am – Coffee & Donuts

10am – Lodge

12:00 pm- Lunch with Eastern Star

 

???

Possible Degree work for us or courtesy work for Scottsdale #43

Keep eye on Web Site.

Is This Your Last Trestleboard?

Of course not, but I did get you to read this far. As you know the cost of mailing out the Trestleboard each month continues to climb. I've been editor of this newsletter ever since I came into this fraternity and discovered that the Lodge had lost communications with its membership for over 13 years. During this time I have compiled, printed and mailed the Trestleboard by myself. I have asked in the past for Brothers to give me your e-mail address and I'll send them a copy or they can view it on the World Wide Web. Yes, I have been composing the Trestleboard on the Web for many years and past copies can still be view on our website www.whitemountain#3.org . I actually print the Trestleboard from Microsoft Explorer. For several years now I have absorbed the cost of printing and preparing the mailing (envelopes/labels etc) which I have been more than willing to do to see Masonry grow in the Globe/Miami area. With the digital age that we live in, it would be faster and cheaper to view the Trestleboard on-line IF you have internet access. Please e-mail me (bg_mason@yahoo.com) and I will notify you via e-mail when the Trestleboard is available or will e-mail you with the Trestleboard attached. The majority of my time is spent printing and folding, stamping and mailing the Trestleboards. With the cost of stamps rising, it now costs the Lodge $5/yr for every member just in the postage. That is 25% of your dues (not counting per capita to Grand Lodge). That takes away from lodge maintenance and community support. The dues has been extremely low compared to other lodges aided in the fact that we have rental property income which is fragile at best. The Lodge doesn't have a nest egg to fall back on and the age of our membership is very high. Since I was raised, the Lodge has made a remarkable recovery and has reasserted itself back into the community with programs to support reading in the schools and the recognition of our public servants who watch out for our safety. I'm very proud of that along with all the officers of the Lodge. Masonry is not a service organization but a fraternity of men who wish to improve themselves by becoming better men. In the process of becoming better men we necessarily want to be of service to our community which is a natural outgrowth of the process. The Fraternity for so long has maintained a silence which has not helped our cause. We have failed to educate the community in our goals so that other good men would want to have what we have... true brotherhood. It is the duty of all of us to educate them.

 

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 2007 Officers

Worshipful Master R. Scott Teichrow (928-425-8293)

Senior Warden     William Garrard, PM (602-866-8204)

Junior Warden      Robert Gillette, PM

Secretary            Joe A. Henry PM (928-425-6686)

Treasurer            Oscar T. Lyon Jr., PGM  (602-252-2739)

Senior Deacon    Earl Warner

Junior Deacon     Brad Busler, PM

Chaplain             Paul Dore' Sr, PM

Marshall             Ralph A. Gerhardt. PM

Senior Steward   Howard Billingsley, PM

Junior Steward    Art Salcido Jr.

Tyler                  Henry Johnson

Trustees:

Robert Gillette, PM        2011

Henry London, PM,        2010  

Paul Dore' Sr. PM,         2009  

Howard Billingsley, PM, 2008

R Scott Teichrow,          2007   

 

O.E.S. #8 Luncheon

 

 

 

 

Committees

 

Public Schools - Bro. Jim Heimer

Widows - W. Rusty Moore

Kids Voting - W. Rusty Moore

Education - W. Howard Billingsley

By-Laws - MW Oscar Lyon Jr.

Membership - WB. Doug Skowron

Community Events - W. Paul Dore' Sr.

 

Meeting Calendar 2007

        Jun                    Jul                Aug               Sep                Oct               Nov                 Dec

   7 - OES #8   5 - OES #8    2 - OES #8   6 - OES #8    4 - OES #8   1 - OES #8   6 - OES #8

  9 - WM #3    14 - WM #3    11 - WM #3   8 - WM #3    13 - WM #3  10- WM # 3    8 - WM #3

 

 

Public Schools

Winners of the "Bikes for books are:

Copper Rim School --- Greg Scarber & Lindsey Hudgings -- Presented by Ed Warner
Charles Bejarano School --- Courtney Blake & Adam France --- Presented by Art Salcido & Bob Gillette
High Desert Middle School --- Patrick Miller & Brittney Light -- Presented by Art Salcido & Bob Gillette
Lee Kornegay Junior High School --- Tyler Terhufen & Osessa Martine. – Presented by Art Salcido & Bob Gillette
Pictures of the above except Lee Kornegay School ran in the Copper Country News on May 30, 2007


Also in the May 30th edition were pictures of the winners of the law Enforcement Awards presentation.

Paul Dore'

 

 

 

Something to Think About


 Do You Know?  JUNE 14th - Flag Day

Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?


Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the American flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.

The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.

The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.

The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nations motto, "In God We Trust."

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.

There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.