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Englewood Masonic Lodge # 360PO Box 117Englewood, FL
34295-0117941-475-9211
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ENGLEWOOD MASONIC LODGE NO. 360 F&AMMeetings:
1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 7:30pm265 Pine St, Englewood, FL
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May
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2020 OFFICERS OF THE LODGEWorshipful Master W\Mike Short Lady:
Robin 941- 812-9556 [email protected]
Senior Warden David Mashia Lady: Michelle 941-468--0231
[email protected]
Junior Warden Darrell Lacourse Lady: Tracy 941-441-5177
[email protected] W\ Jim Beamguard 804-305-9635
[email protected] W\ Bill Reed Lady: Ellie 603.767.5558
[email protected]
Senior Deacon Mickey Mullin 941-650-8715
[email protected]
Junior Deacon Jon Marston Lady: Anne 207-831-2615
[email protected] W\ Charles Rock Lady: Michele
941.650.1823 [email protected] W\ Harry Shaffer Jr Lady:
Susan 941.473.4615 [email protected]
Senior Steward Wayne Vaillencourt Lady: Nancy 941-999-7040
[email protected] Steward Adam Raffone Lady:
Veronica 917-576-4140 [email protected]
Tyler Russell Powers Lady: Janice 570-916-1244
[email protected] Ken McBride Lady: Nelli 609-335-4653
[email protected]
Lodge Instructor W\ Lou Kelly 941-468-5457
[email protected]
R\W\DDGM R\W\Dan Van Alstine Lady: Nancy 941-716-7167
[email protected]
LIVING PAST MASTERS OF ENGLEWOOD LODGE #3601987/1988 – R\W\Gary
Schroeder 2005 – W\ Jason Rose 2016 - W\Stoney Stonecipher
1998/2001 – W\ Bobby Jones 2006 – R\W\ Gene Jeffers 2017- R\W\
Dan Van Alstine
1991 – W\ Charles Rock 2000 – W\ Gerry Roberts 2008 /2011– W\
Bob Holland 2018 R\W\ Dan Van Alstine1994 – W\ Peter McIvers 2002 –
W\ Russell DeFrahn 2012 – W\ Scott Budwitz 2019 W\ Denis Doome1995
– W\ Dana Morgan 2003 – W\ Frank Moffett1996 – W\ Roberto Grolemund
2015 - W\ Denis Doome
23RD MASONIC DISTRICTDDGM: R\W\Dan Van Alstine 941-716-7167
DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR: R.\ W\ Barry D. Hart 941.544.5550DISTRICT
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DATE: mealThe meal for the DATE meal will be.
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MASONIC ANNIVERSARIES
REPORTED IN 5 YR INCREMENTS
10 YearsMatthew SheldonFrank DeMarco
35 YearsJames Bumikel
May 2Harold NeubauerMay 16Charles RockMay 17Albert KingRichard
HockerMay 19Samuel Levin
May 21Harry SchafferScott NicklasMay 22Philip MariaMay 25Robert
IiamsMay 30Russell DeFrahnJustin Stack
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
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FROM THE EAST
SEE GRAND TWO LETTERS
FROM THE SOUTH
SEE PAGE 4
FROM THE WEST
Well my brothers wish I could say business as usual!! I Truly
hope all are staying safe and healthy. As we go into may let’s hope
we can get back to some come of normal life. I miss seeing all my
brothers and getting together doing all our lodge activities. Our
fishing night at the pier was cancelled due to the pier being
closed down (and we all know why). I am hopeful once all this
passes, we can reschedule this event sometime in May. If all goes
as planned, we should get back to business this month with our
normal meeting and lodge events. I am still figuring out how do
post and due certain things on our Facebook page and I will
continue trying to keep that active with what is going on at the
lodge.
Summer is coming and I am sure several of our up-North brothers
are getting ready to pack up and head North once this lock down is
over. If you are one of those brothers stay safe on your travels
and we look forward to your return in the fall.
As always “be a Better Mason tomorrow than you were
today”Fraternally yourDavid MashiaSenior Warden
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From the South My Brothers, I hope this finds all of you
healthy, and in good spirits. I hope all of your self isolation
days have been productive. Perhaps getting that book read that has
been sitting on the counter, or maybe learning a new language. We
at the LaCourse house are no exception. The first few days went by
kind of slow. I had accidentally swallowed an ice cube, and I spent
a tense 3 days waiting for it to pass. My doctor wouldn't take my
calls so I have learned to live with it.
I tried finishing old projects I have started years ago. I have
come up with a way to make gasoline engines run on hand sanitizer.
Shark Tank has yet to return my call, however, I am hopeful.
You can try counting things. It's fun, and can really pass the
time. I started out counting easy things like days in the week, and
toes on my left foot. I have had enough time to really advance my
counting skills. Did you know there are an average of 200 seeds on
a strawberry? I am now in the middle of counting the treads in my
1800 thread count Egyptian sheets. I want to make sure I got my
moneys worth. Just so you know, it takes 837 licks to get to the
center of a tootsie pop.
We do miss everyone of you, except you, you know who you are.
The rest of you, we cannot wait to see. It will be wonderful to see
the Lodge filled with all your smiling faces. Our first meal will
be a banquet. We can have a vote. Do you want Banquet fried
chicken, or Banquet meat loaf? Let me know your preference.
Please remember in these questionable times, that you have
brothers you can call on, and confide in. The world has gone a
little crazy, and its the older, less mobile citizens that suffer
the most. If you are in need of food, toilet paper, or perhaps a
comforting word, reach out to us. Help will be on the way. There is
no reason a brother should go without in this, or any Lodge. Do not
hesitate, or feel shame in asking. You are all worthy. God
bless.
Fraternally,Darrell LaCourseJunior Warden Englewood Lodge
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNR
NOW, MORE THAN EVER, WE NEED TO RELY ON OUR BROTHERHOOD AS THE
BOND THAT HOLDS USTOGETHER. IN THE MIDST OF THIS PANDEMIC WE CALL
UPON OUR FAITH AND THE SUPREME
ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE FOR STRENGTH AND WE RELY ON OUR
BROTHERS FOR SUPPORT. IENCOURAGE YOU TO EXTEND SPECIAL THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS FOR OUR BROTHERS AND THEIR
FAMILIES. SO MOTE IT BE.
W\ Harry Shaffer Jr., 33°Chaplain
MASONIC EDUCATION
I HAVE MENTIONED BEFORE THAT EDUCATION IS DEFINED AS SYSTEMATIC
TRAINING ANDINSTRUCTION DESIGNED TO IMPART KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP
SKILLS. FREEMASONRY OFFERS
LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY. IT CAN MAKE A
REAL IMPACT ONYOUR LIFE. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTINUE READING AND
STUDYING MASONIC PRINCIPLES TO
AID YOU IN STRIVING TO BECOME A BETTER MAN.
W\ Harry Shaffer Jr., 33°Lodge Mentor / Education Officer
ORDER OF AMARANTH
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STARI want to thank everyone for reaching
out to our Sisters and Brothers during this time of distancing.
Using it as a period of conversation, reflection and staying in
touch. Some may have even become “closer” to each other through
these times by reaching out to those members who are unable to
attend meetings on a regular basis. Even though the official day
has passed, I, with a grateful heart feel it appropriate to wish
Easter Blessings to everyone. Hopefully it granted each of us a day
of Peace and Comfort. On April 4th, 2020, June Currier, a 75-year
member of The Order of the Eastern Star, went to her eternal home.
In 1986 June served as District Deputy Grand Matron of New York and
became a member of Englewood #300 in 1987. June was 100 years young
and a Life Member of our chapter.Warm wishes hugs and kisses to All
Mothers in observance of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th. As of
this time we are still hoping to meet for our regular Stated
meeting on Wednesday May 13th at 1:30.
I will close this with a poem……A STAR by Mother Goose
Higher than a house, Higher than a tree, Oh! Whatever can that
be?In Star Love,Heather ZakWorthy Matron
On Thursday, May 28th, 2020, Suncoast Court will meet at 1:00
p.m under dispensation, if the Lodge will be open at that time .
Lunch will be served at 12 noon prior to the meeting. Business will
be Election of Officers, Installation of Officers and Memorials. It
is hoped that our membersHave been safe from the virus and will be
able to attend our meeting.
H.L. Linda Farney, DSRM S.K. Kenneth Traverson, DSRPRoyal Matron
Royal Patron, Protem
