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MARCH 2010
FROM THE EAST
Greetings Brethren, Spring is upon us and is a time of rebirth and renewal.
The lodge is busier then ever. Now is the time to get involved and lend a helping
hand.
At the February Stated Meeting we finally finished the installation of officers.
Brother Rocco Landi was duly installed as Senior Deacon. Brother Robert
Foerster was installed as Treasurer. WB Dan Miller, PM served as Master of
Ceremonies and I served as the installing officer.
The Public Schools committee is already receiving requests for the High
School Scholarships. The time is at hand and we are gearing up for the
presentations before graduation. Thank you Brethren for your generosity in
making this a successful program.
On February 17 we held a Master Mason degree for Brother Jeff Stockton. It
was a beautiful ceremony and the officers did an outstanding job. Congratulations
Brother Jeff, the eyes of the fraternity are upon you.
We have a busy schedule coming up this month. First of all we will be serving
a corned beef and cabbage dinner at the stated dinner. We have had great
turnouts at the dinners lately and I pray that it continues.
On March 10th we will have a first degree practice. It is time to brush up for the
upcoming degrees.
March 13th will be the date for a Child ID event at the Kona Public Library. We
need volunteers from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please lend a hand and volunteer. It is
not only helpful but rewarding.
On March 17th we will have a 3rd degree for Brother Ivan Villasenor.
On March 24th there will be a Temple Board Meeting at the lodge. Those on the
board are required to attend. All brethren are invited to attend and give your
input. We will be entertaining ideas for revenue building.
We also have a couple of first degrees coming up in the near future.
At the March Stated Meeting we will be voting on a petition for degrees and
reading another.
We will also be selecting our Past Master’s representative for the Grand
Lodge Annual Communication on April 15 & 16.
Those of you that attended the last stated meeting noticed that we are in a
financial pinch this year. There are still 17 brothers that have not paid their dues
this year. If we can collect their dues we will be OK. My brothers, if you have not
paid your annual dues yet, PLEASE do so now. We need to meet our financial
obligations. If there is a problem and you are in financial difficulty please give me
a call and we will see if we can help.
As a cost cutting measure I have decided to discontinue the telephone
service to the lodge. This will save $500.00 annually.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming stated meeting.
Brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Brother Jeff Stockton has
become our newest Master Mason, and we welcome him into the fold, and feel
confident that he will become a real asset to our Lodge.
The Officers that performed the degree work did a great job, not to mention
the delicious dinner served before the meeting, prepared by our own Worshipful
Master, Mike Baker. We will raise another Brother in March, so look over the
calendar, and make plans to attend this most important step in our Brother’s
Masonic journey. Your attendance is greatly appreciated by both the candidate
as well as the officers who work hard to perform the ritual.
I am pleased to report that worshipful Brother Bob Self successfully
underwent double knee replacement surgery, and is now doing well in his
recovery and rehabilitation, despite some rather “touchy” complications during
the operation.
In looking over the Lodge budget or this year, it is apparent that we will need
to find ways to raise funds to keep the Lodge and Temple Association operating in
the black. Please help us in making the important decisions on how to address
this important issue. Our Stated Meetings will become the vehicle for this
discussion. Please plan to attend and give us your ideas and support.
J. Dan Miller, PM — Sr. Warden
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
THIRD DEGREE ANNIVERSARIES
Please call:
Mike Baker, Master
Home: 355-8633 or Cell: 937-0028
email : bakermp@yahoo.com
FROM THE EAST
Greetings Brethren, Spring is upon us and is a time of rebirth and renewal.
The lodge is busier then ever. Now is the time to get involved and lend a helping
hand.
At the February Stated Meeting we finally finished the installation of officers.
Brother Rocco Landi was duly installed as Senior Deacon. Brother Robert
Foerster was installed as Treasurer. WB Dan Miller, PM served as Master of
Ceremonies and I served as the installing officer.
The Public Schools committee is already receiving requests for the High
School Scholarships. The time is at hand and we are gearing up for the
presentations before graduation. Thank you Brethren for your generosity in
making this a successful program.
On February 17 we held a Master Mason degree for Brother Jeff Stockton. It
was a beautiful ceremony and the officers did an outstanding job. Congratulations
Brother Jeff, the eyes of the fraternity are upon you.
We have a busy schedule coming up this month. First of all we will be serving
a corned beef and cabbage dinner at the stated dinner. We have had great
turnouts at the dinners lately and I pray that it continues.
On March 10th we will have a first degree practice. It is time to brush up for the
upcoming degrees.
March 13th will be the date for a Child ID event at the Kona Public Library. We
need volunteers from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please lend a hand and volunteer. It is
not only helpful but rewarding.
On March 17th we will have a 3rd degree for Brother Ivan Villasenor.
On March 24th there will be a Temple Board Meeting at the lodge. Those on the
board are required to attend. All brethren are invited to attend and give your
input. We will be entertaining ideas for revenue building.
We also have a couple of first degrees coming up in the near future.
At the March Stated Meeting we will be voting on a petition for degrees and
reading another.
We will also be selecting our Past Master’s representative for the Grand
Lodge Annual Communication on April 15 & 16.
Those of you that attended the last stated meeting noticed that we are in a
financial pinch this year. There are still 17 brothers that have not paid their dues
this year. If we can collect their dues we will be OK. My brothers, if you have not
paid your annual dues yet, PLEASE do so now. We need to meet our financial
obligations. If there is a problem and you are in financial difficulty please give me
a call and we will see if we can help.
As a cost cutting measure I have decided to discontinue the telephone
service to the lodge. This will save $500.00 annually.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming stated meeting.
- Fraternally yours,
Mike Baker, PM
Master
From The West
Brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Brother Jeff Stockton has
become our newest Master Mason, and we welcome him into the fold, and feel
confident that he will become a real asset to our Lodge.
The Officers that performed the degree work did a great job, not to mention
the delicious dinner served before the meeting, prepared by our own Worshipful
Master, Mike Baker. We will raise another Brother in March, so look over the
calendar, and make plans to attend this most important step in our Brother’s
Masonic journey. Your attendance is greatly appreciated by both the candidate
as well as the officers who work hard to perform the ritual.
I am pleased to report that worshipful Brother Bob Self successfully
underwent double knee replacement surgery, and is now doing well in his
recovery and rehabilitation, despite some rather “touchy” complications during
the operation.
In looking over the Lodge budget or this year, it is apparent that we will need
to find ways to raise funds to keep the Lodge and Temple Association operating in
the black. Please help us in making the important decisions on how to address
this important issue. Our Stated Meetings will become the vehicle for this
discussion. Please plan to attend and give us your ideas and support.
J. Dan Miller, PM — Sr. Warden
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- MARCH 03 6:00 PM STATED DINNER
- 7:00 PM STATED MEETING
- MARCH 10 6:00 PM 1ST DEGREE PRACTICE
- MARCH 13 9:00 AM CHILD ID KONA LIBRARY
- MARCH 17 6:00 PM 3RD DEGREE DINNER
- 7:00 PM 3RD DEGREE
- MARCH 24 6:00 PM TEMPLE BOARD MTG
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
- RAMON VILLASENOR MARCH 03
- WADE B. EARLY MARCH 04
- MANELY KIRKABY MARCH 08
- ALLEN D. KENNEDY MARCH 15
- RALPH G. HIND MARCH 15
- “DOC” SIMICH MARCH 18
THIRD DEGREE ANNIVERSARIES
- DON GILES MARCH 03, 1966
- RICHARD MARSHALL MARCH 06, 1953
- “DOC” SIMICH MARCH 06, 1976
- RICK BELLAH MARCH 09, 1983
- SCOTT SNOEK, PM MARCH 17, 1983
- HECTOR ROBLES MARCH 18, 2009
- LEO C. WITTNER MARCH 24, 1993
- CARL SCHEER, PM MARCH 25, 1987
- ALLEN KENNEDY MARCH 31, 1993
Please call:
Mike Baker, Master
Home: 355-8633 or Cell: 937-0028
email : bakermp@yahoo.com
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