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My Brethren all, we have before us yet
another full month in September. The
lodge is humming with activity. Be-
tween Lodge, DeMolay, and York Rite
you will find someone in lodge any time
of the month! The Wardens entries will
inform you of the activity the Lodge has
in store for September. Make sure to
mark your calendars appropriately.
Our Lodge is flourishing and I would
like to take this opportunity to thank
each one of you for your support and
dedication to our order. We, as the of-
ficers, have grown into our positions
and have now started our journey to the
next level. This could not be done without
YOU!!! It is the strength of the craft and
love of our fellow Brothers that make us a
cohesive unit. The officers in turn do our
best in our Ritual in hopes that it pleases
you and brings pride to the Craft.
I look forward to seeing you at Lodge at
one of the many activities we have planned
for this month. Your presence at the lodge
makes a great difference not only for the
Craft but I assure you that it will make an
even greater difference in You.
Fraternally,
Juan de la Rosa
Worshipful Master
From the East
2160 MAIN STREET SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34237
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.& A.M
Inside this issue:
From the East 1
From the West 2
From the South 3
Masonic Education 2
York Rite Messenger 4
DeMolay Messenger 5
Master Mason Association 4
Officer Contact 5
Items of Note 2
Lodge Committee Chmn. 5
September Trestleboard
Sickness & Distress
Brethren, please report any
sickness or distress among the
craft to our Lodge Representa-
tive , Andrew Gluchov
407-765-4447
Lodge Calendar
September 2013
Tue 3rd 6:30p Stated Communication
Widows / Ladies Night
Sat 7th 12-2pm Annual Bowling Event
Fundraiser/Grand Masters Dinner
Sarasota Lanes– 2250 Fruitville Rd.
Sat 14th 9-1pm Open Books @ Sarasota #147
Tue 24th 7:30pm Stated Communication
Past Masters Night
6:30p Dinner Served
Thu 26th 6:45pm Master Mason Association Meeting
7:30p District School of Instruction
Sarasota Lodge #147
STATED COMMUNICATIONS
2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS @ 7:30PM
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.& A.M
Greetings from the West Brothers,
Looking at our Masonic calendar, it appears we’re going to have a very busy month. So break-
out your personal calendars and start jotting down the following dates.
On Saturday September 14th, there will be two events to choose from. Either way you go,
you’re bound to receive some quality Masonic education. Open books will be held at our lodge
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the same time, Manatee Lodge will be hosting the Master Mason
1, 2 and 3 exams. For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to take the Master Mason
exam, I highly encourage you to try and make this event. Not only will you learn some basics
on how to navigate the Masonic Digest, but the course will also be annotated in your Masonic
Record. The exams are open book and it is encouraged that groups form to help each other out.
Tuesday, September 17th our degree team will be conferring the Entered Apprentice degree for three candidates. Brothers, this will
be the first time our “soon-to-be” obligated brethren will get the opportunity to witness the craft in action. Let’s show them some
true fellowship and brother love by attending this degree.
Last, but certainly not least, we will have a Past Master’s night on our last stated meeting September 24 th. Come out and show your
appreciation for our Past Masters and all they did for our lodge during their tenure. And hey, all you Past Masters don’t be shy.
Come on out and enjoy some quality fellowship prior to the stated meeting, hear a few words from our current Worshipful Master
and allow all of us to pay our respects to you. Our Stewards are sure to whip-up a good meal and I’m sure the wives won’t mind
you get outta the house for a while!
Hope to see you all at some of the events and more importantly, please have a safe and pleasant September.
Fraternally,
Br. Damian Ostermeyer
Senior Warden
From the West
When we do Masonic prayers, we are taught to make them non-denomination. I was conversing with another brother
when he mentioned that he did a Masonic prayer and since he is accustomed to add a religious remark at the end, it
slipped out. I’ve seen it happen in Masonic prayers too and never have been offended because while the Chaplain, or
whoever, might be verbally delivering a prayer, it is our personal spiritual connection with the Great Architect of the
Universe that truly matters. – Andrew Gluchov
Masonic Education
Items of Note
Coil's Masonic Encyclopedia
by Henry Wilson Coil
This remarkable encyclopedia was first printed in 1961, then updated in 1995. Here we see a comparison of Coil's to the other available encyclopedias on Freemasonry.... http://www.masonicsourcebook.com/coils_masonic_encyclopedia_henry_wilson_coil_review.htm
From the South
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.& A.M
Living Past Masters
Robert E. Morris 1957
Joseph H. Gould* 1958
William G. Wolf* 1971
Robert L. Kennedy 1972
Gordon E Burghardt, Jr. 1974
Clyde Lonicker* 1976
Russell B. Glendinning* 1980
Joe R. Hembree 1981
Louis L. Alderman, Sr. 1983
James W. Walker 1984
Donald J Stilley** 1985
Walter R. McCracken III 1986
Terry L. Winkel 1987
Santos Sepulveda 1988
Steven D. McMahon 1989
Norris C. Baxter 1990
Jan K. Galbreth 1991
Jerry DeBusk 1993
Owen B. Blount, Sr. 1994
Charles T. Hutton* 1995
William L. Burris*** 1996
Edward L. Jordan* 1998
Gerald E. Goacher*** 2001
Stephen A. Yarbrough 2002
Gilbert Fernandez 2004
Frank S. Albinson*** 2005
John D. Powell 2006
William S. Paterson 2007
Norman Cyphers** 2008
James Godshall 2009
Drew Wormington 2010
Brian Johnston 2011
Jim Gillett 2012
**Served as District Instructor
*** Served as both DI and DDGM
*Past District Deputy Grand Master
Greetings from the South,
September is upon us already. It seems like this year has flown by so far. This
month is definitely loaded with action.
On Tuesday, September 3rd, we will be hosting a Widows/Ladies night at the lodge.
The event starts at 6:30 as we honor our better halves. On Tuesday, September 24th,
our stated meeting will also be our Past Masters night. We invite all of our Past
Masters to join us at the lodge and be recognized. Dinner is at 6:30 with the meeting
to follow.
On Saturday, September 7th, the district will be holding its annual bowling event to
raise funds for the district sponsored Grand Master’s dinner. The event will take
place at Sarasota Lanes from noon to 2pm. The cost is $20 and that includes all
bowling expenses plus food and $5 goes to the Grand Master’s dinner.
On Saturday, September 14th, the district will have open books at Sarasota #147
from 9am to 1pm. Come out and read up on ritual so we can continue to improve as
a lodge as well as individually. On Thursday, September 26th, the Master Masons
Association will be meeting at Sarasota #147. The meeting starts at 6:45pm with the
district school of instruction to follow. Come out and see what other lodges are up
to and learn something about Masonry.
Fraternally,
Andrew Gluchov
Junior Warden
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.& A.M
& District School of Instruction
2013
September 26 Sarasota Lodge #147
October 24 Venice # 301
November 28 Sarasota Lodge #147
All Master Mason Association meetings will start
promptly at 6:45pm followed by District School of In-
struction at 7:30pm.
Trinity Commandery No.16
Knights Templar
Conclaves held First Thursday of each month (dark July &
August)
January, March, May, September, November @ Braidentown
Lodge No. 99, 520 30th Ave W, Bradenton
February, April, June, October, December @ Venice Lodge
No. 301, 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice
Next Conclave–September 5, 2013 7:30pm
Sarasota Chapter No. 35
Royal Arch
Masons Convocations held Second Thursday
of each month (dark June, July & Au-
gust)
Sarasota Lodge No. 147, 2160 Main Street, Sarasota
Next Convocation– September 12, 2013
Venice Council No. 41 Royal & Select
Masters
Assemblies held Third Friday each month (dark August)
Venice Lodge No. 301, 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice
Next Assembly-September 20, 2013
Bradentown Council No. 9 R. & S.M. Assemblies held Third Thursday each Month at Braidentown
Lodge No. 99 (dark June, July, August)
Next Assembly September 19, 2013
York Rite Messenger
Master Mason Association
!Great News!
Governor Richard L. Scott has signed
the Freemasonry Novelty Plate into
law. Effective October 1st, 2013 you
can obtain a voucher at any location
that sells license plates. As soon as
1,000 vouchers are turned in, the State
of Florida will start production.
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Full of information on the many Shriner AND Masonic
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Sarasota Lodge #147
F.&A.M
Trestleboard Sponsors
Square Norm Cyphers
Joe H. Gould
Kenneth Dean
C.O. Rickert
Brian Johnston
Bill Merritt
Gerald Goacher
Merle Lilly
Cy Glickman
Robert Hammel
Joe Murphy
Trent Dimond
Kent Warman
Thanks to our current Trestleboard sponsors
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Simply contact any officer about becoming a sponsor. If you’d
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on the check.
Worshipful Master
Juan de la Rosa
5104 54th St. W.
Bradenton, FL 34210
941-586-0541
Senior Warden Junior Warden
Damian Ostermeyer Andrew Gluchov
7061 15th St E 4767 Travini Circle #101
Bradenton, FL 34243 Sarasota, FL 34235
941-266-3014 407-765-4447
[email protected] [email protected]
Treasurer Secretary
R:.H:. Norman Cyphers R:.W:. William L. Burris
4072 Webber St. 2290 Waldemere St.
Sarasota, FL 34232 Sarasota, FL 34239
941-379-5269 941-366-3266
[email protected] [email protected]
Officers
DeMolay Sarasota Chapter Order of DeMolay sent 9 boys to
the state Conclave in Gainesville. Everyone had a
good time and once again, Sarasota had a strong
presence that people noticed. State Master Counci-
lor and Master Mason Harrison Sherwin finished
out his term and passed his collar on. The chapter
is very proud of the job brother Sherwin demon-
strated as State Master Councilor and look forward
to seeing him as an advisor. Then Master Councilor Keaton Frati-
celli-Mendieta was the recipient of the Knight of Jerusalem award,
which goes to the top Sir Knight of the year. He is one of only 10 to
hold that award. He also won 1st place in the senior division mile
run. The chapter had its installation of officers where Tristan Crimi
was installed as the new Master Councilor. He will need everyone’s
support as the chapter continues to move towards obtaining their
charter. The chapter meets at Sarasota #147 on the first and third
Thursdays at 7:30pm with fun days on the second and forth Thurs-
days. If you know a young man between the ages of 12-20, be him
related or not, and think DeMolay would be good for him, please
contact Chapter Dad Larry Bernard or any other chapter advisor.
Degree Work
Awaiting EA Proficiency and FC Degree:
Robin Alday , James Goolsby, Donald M.
Hill, James Michael Magill and Victor Jun-
ior Presciti.
Lodge Committee Chairman
Finance - Damian Ostermeyer [email protected]
Vigilance - Andrew Gluchov [email protected]
Petitions - Rusty Glendinning [email protected]
Education - Gerry Goacher [email protected]
Board of Relief - Juan de la Rosa [email protected]
Charity - Damian Ostermeyer [email protected]
Property- Jeff Lawrence [email protected]
