May was certainly a busy

month at the Lodge with no less

than 2 separate degrees held by

the Lodge, a yard sale, and in-

stallation of officers for Electa

Chapter 51, Order of the Eastern

Star and all three York Rite bod-

ies. Additionally, the Cochise

County CHIP Program enrolled

over 100 children into this life

this potentially lifesaving pro-

gram. Yes, it was a fantastic Ma-

sonic Month, but there is yet

more to report.

King Solomon 5 also held

their annual Past Master’s De-

gree on the 20th where they an-

nounced their Mason of the Year

after a fantastic Entered Appren-

tice Degree. The High 12 club

also hosted their annual Mason

of the Year dinner. A bit farther

away, but no less a part of this

County and community, the Scot-

tish Rite held their spring reunion

in Tucson. So much Masonry

practiced. So many opportunities

to participate, no matter which

Lodge or Body you aspire to. This,

in my opinion is Masonry.

I think Masonry is, or should

be, practiced more in our interac-

tions with one another. Only to-

gether can we grow beyond our

own limitations. Only through

honest communication with trust-

ed Brothers and Sisters can we

be shown things outside our vi-

sion. Only together can we truly

be the best we are able to be.

Each newsletter in this area

shares a Masonic calendar pre-

pared by WB Andy Anderson. I

highly suggest that you review

that calendar and make an effort

to attend one function or another

But I digress

The three degrees conferred

in King Solomon 5 and Huachuca

53 really show the efforts of the

Brethren, especially in the lec-

tures. WB Kenn Barrett gave an

absolute fantastic 1st degree

lecture and WB Bruce Wood and

Bro Laco Kuchar were no less

impressive with their 2nd and 3rd

degree lectures. If you have not

attended a degree lately, you just

have to watch these Brothers!

Sister Sharon Shulsky was

installed as the Worthy Matron of

our local Eastern Star Chapter on

the 18th of May. It was a very nice

ceremony with good participa-

tion. The Eastern Star is, as all

Masonic Bodies are, struggling

with membership but there

seems to be a renewed energy

and relationship between Electa

(the Chapter that meets in Sierra

Vista) and Pearl of Venus (the

Chapter that meets in Tomb-

stone/Bisbee. Some of that ener-

gy is a result of the efforts of the

last year or so while some seems

to be new. I predict a good year

for the both Chapters.

The York Rite held their instal-

lation on XX May. Bla Bla Bla

Addd more here.

Bro Rayna Stanley led our first

ever yard sale at the Lodge. This

idea had been discussed several

times previously but no one was

willing to organize it. Bro Stanley

volunteered and while it did not

result in a financial windfall, it did

provide a number of helpful les-

sons which will be incorporated

in the next one.

The Cochise County CHIP pro-

gram participated in yet another

local event at the Sierra Vista

mall and enrolled over 100 chil-

dren. CHIP stands for the Chil-

dren’s Identification Program and

provides parents with a package

containing their child’s biomet-

rics (fingerprints, photos, voice

sample, and DNA. This is format-

ted in such a way as to be com-

A busy month! I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

A B U S Y M O N T H 1

P E D I S T A L O F F I C -

E R S 2

D D G M 3

S I C K N E S S /

D I S T R E S S 6

M E M B E R A R T I C L E S 8 - 9

B I R T H D A Y S /

A N N I V E R S A R I E S 9

J O Y / H A P P I N E S S

6

M A S O N I C A C T I V I -

T I E S 1 0

P A S T D D G M

T H O U G H T S 1 1

2 0 1 3 T O D O

L I S T . . .

Re-focus on self im-

provement.

Attend Lodge at least 4

-times this year.

Learn a new ritual part.

Preform random acts

of kindness

1 J U N E 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 6

F R O M T H E E A S T

The most

important single

ingredient in the

formula of

success is

knowing how to

get along with

people." --

Theodore

Roosevelt

Page 2 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

Our degree work continues

to be first class. My thanks to

everyone who has assisted in

every degree with any part,

large or small. The dining room

has a new look with the wall

hangings, additional plaques

and pictures. This is a fine

example of the team work that

we are all capable of, keep up

the good work! We had a very

successful Bikes for Books

project organized and lead by

Brother Kappas. I was honored

to present six bikes to students

at the General Meyers Elemen-

tary.

The Temple Management

Board has been hard at work

developing a prioritized list of

projects. If you ask them di-

rectly what needs to be accom-

plished they will coordinate

with you on a time and place

that will work for a project that

you might have the skill sets to

assist with. My thanks to the

brothers who cleaned the park-

ing lot. The next step according

to Brother Al is to repaint the

parking spaces to include the

handicap markings. We will

need some help with that pro-

ject. He is also looking at BBQs

at Home Depot, to select just

the right one for the patio. He

plans to have a BBQ in place

(chained and cement an-

chored) before June.

We are continuing to con-

duct the ritual practice ses-

sions on Tuesdays from 4:00 to

5:30. This is the time to work

with experienced Brothers on

any part of the ritual that inter-

ests you. Come one come all

you will be surprised by how

much fun you can have. We

need your help in every degree

to maintain the quality of our

work.

The first attempt by the

lodge to conduct a yard sale

was a success. Brother Stanley

made a significant effort in the

planning and execution phases.

The lodge did not make much

money but many lessons were

learned. I would like to thank

all of the volunteers who

worked the sale. I feel that

with the lessons learned we

could conduct another sale this

fall and make a significant

amount of money for improve-

ments on the lodge. We had

some interaction with the com-

munity and many asked ques-

tions that allowed us to make

good presentations on Mason-

ry. Well done to all involved.

Fraternally,

Bruce F. Wood

Master

F R O M T H E S O U T H

Bro. Rayna Stanley, Junior

Warden

First and foremost, thank

you to everyone who showed

up to assist with our yard sale.

While it wasn’t the largest or

most successful event the

Lodge has ever held, it was a

great test run for future occa-

sions. The groundwork has

been laid and I have many

good lessons and tips for who-

ever takes it over next time.

For education this month, I

admit I had to wing it a bit. I

decided to put on a brief dis-

cussion pertaining to initiation,

the esoteric and a regular re-

quest: a reading list. The link

for my main source document

as well as the reading list is:

http://www.freemasons-

freemasonry.com/

esoteric_freemason.html.

Dinner for the Stated Meet-

ing: Bro. Bobby will be making a

meatloaf and mashed pota-

toes. Danielle will make a sea-

sonal tart or turnover.

June will be busy with Grand

Lodge and at least one degree.

The midway point in our Ma-

sonic year is already here and I

can hardly remember where all

the time went. If you have any

ideas for future events or re-

quest for meals/desserts, feel

free to email or call me or the

Stewards. If you are coming to

Grand Lodge, I’ll see you there.

Fraternally,

Brother Rayna Stanley

Junior Warden

Page 3 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 6

From your DDGM

This month I would like to

address the ritual work conduct-

ed by the lodges. I am im-

pressed with the quantity and

quality of the work. Brother

Shulsky, Brother Stanley, Broth-

er Barrett and Brother Camacho

should be recognized for their

excellent efforts conferring the

degrees. Brother Stanley, Broth-

er Hammond, Brother Kuchkar

and Brother Barrett gave abso-

lutely outstanding lectures. Well

done my Brothers!

Certification is a part of the

moving up process in the pro-

gressive line and should be on

everyone’s mind if you are think-

ing of eventually sitting in the

east. Plan ahead and do not

wait until the last minute. You

must schedule your time with

me for I must support the lines

in four lodges. I am available to

assist you whenever you need

help but please give some time

to work you into my schedule.

As a parting thought a way to

enrich your Masonic life is to

visit as many lodges as you can

and meet as many of your

Brothers as possible. You will

be surprised at the variety of

experiences you can share with

your Brothers. Travel often and

work with your Brothers.

Fraternally,

Bruce F. Wood

DDGM, Dist 11

"Learn from

yesterday, live

for today, hope

for tomorrow.

The important

thing is not to

stop

questioning." --

Albert Einstein

E L E C T A C H A P T E R # 5 1 O E S

Almost six years ago, Phillip

made a decision to be a part of

an organization that I knew

nothing about. As I learned

more, I soon discovered that

Freemasonry was a concept,

principles, and life style that I

fully supported and wanted to

be a part of. When I walked into

Huachuca #53 the wife of a

Master Mason, I meet many

Masons who welcomed and

introduced me to the Masonic

Family. These same Masons

showed me that I too could do

more, that I too could be a bet-

ter person.

Now I am the Worthy Matron

of Electa Chapter #51, Order of

the Eastern Star. With Phillip at

my side as the Worthy Patron,

my focus for the year will be

Self, Fellowship and Community.

Self focuses on the betterment

of self through education and

reflections based our teachings.

Fellowship focuses on our con-

nections with each other. Lastly,

Community focuses on what we

can do for the Masonic commu-

nity and the community of Sierra

Vista as a whole. Although a

person may see these as individ-

ual endeavors, I feel that they

are intricately connected and

each enable the other to be

achieved.

I believe in the Masonic Fami-

ly and all that we can achieve

together. I look forward to work-

ing with my Brother Bruce Wood,

your Worshipful Master, and the

membership of Huachuca #53

in strengthening our connection

and bond.

Sharon Shulsky

Worthy Marton

Electa Chapter #51 OES

The most

important

single

ingredient in

the formula of

success is

knowing how to

get along with

people." --

Theodore

Roosevelt

Page 4 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

C O C H I S E S C O T T I S H R I T E C L U B

Brothers,

Congratulations are in order for our newest 32°, Bro. Pete Giese. Bro. Giese attended the Tucson

Scottish Rite’s Spring Reunion on May 3rd and 4th and became a “Master of the Royal Secret”. Wel-

come aboard Pete! I am sure you will obtain the light you are in search of.

I also want to congratulate the club members. The club did an excellent job of supporting this Re-

union and had over 15 members participating in the various activities. Specifically, the club’s mem-

bers were degree directors and/or actors for six separate degrees (4th, 8th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 29th),

makeup artists, prompters, photographers, and participants in the opening and closing ceremonies.

Upcoming events include a Pot Luck Dinner & Game Night scheduled for 6:30 PM on June 27th at

the Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral. If you would like to attend and are interested in joining the car-

pool, please contact Bro. Tom Jones at 520-378-6399 or tejones446@yahoo.com.

Fraternally,

Matthew Reidmiller, 32º

President, Cochise Scottish Rite Club

http://cochisescottishriteclub.webs.com/

Page 5 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 6

On May 18, 2013 we had our

monthly meeting at My Place.

The Vidalia onions will have

arrived and are selling by the

time you read this article. The

Club said farewell to Noble Eric

Navarro, our VP/Sec .Speed-eee

did a fine job while he was with

the Club and Sabbar Shrine.

Noble Dave Kremer and Lady

Wanda are celebrating their 55th

wedding anniversary.

Our next club meeting will be

at MY Place on June 15 at 5:30.

We will be dark in July and

August, but we do have plans for

Sept and the Potentate’s Official

Visit, on October 19.

October 20, is the Helldorado

Parade in Tombstone and the

Sabbar Shrine units will follow

King Solomon Lodge’s unit. It is

a fun day and your family is invit-

ed to join with us in the King

Solomon’s unit.

Tom Jones

President

The Huachuca Shrine Club

At our May 2013 meeting we had a

very good turnout with thirty-two mem-

bers and guest present. As usual the

steak dinner was excellent as was the

fellowship. The 50/50 was won by Lady

Raeanne who donated the money back

to the Scholarship Fund, Thank You Lady

Raeanne. The next regular meeting is

scheduled for September 13 at the

Huachuca City FW and we hope that you

will join us.

The picture at the

left is AZ State High Twelve Club Assoc.

President Richard Kessler presenting a

Masonic Widows Pin to Lady Gertrude

Valentine who lost the first pin presented

to her. Lady Gertrude was really happy to

have another pin and Thank You WBro.

Ed Reed for bringing it to our attention.

WBro. Ed Reed received a beautiful

plaque from State President Richard

Kessler in recognition for his $1,000.00

dollar donation to the Wolcott Founda-

tion Scholarship Fund. WBro. Ed and

Lady Patricia are dedicated Charter

Member supporting the Club since the

start up in July 1994.

In addition to a very fine steak dinner

for eight dollars the Club recognized

current Masons of the Year from local

Lodges. The Club donated twenty-five

dollars to the Heritage Bond Scholarship

Fund for each Masons of the Year recog-

nized. Masons recognized were Bro.

Frank Belluardo from King Solomon

Lodge #5, Perfect Ashlar Lodge #12 and

Mt Moriah Lodge #19, WBro Phillip

Shulsky from Huachuca Lodge #53 and

Bro. Eugene “Gino” Guzzi from Camp

Stone Lodge #77.

The Club will be dark for June, July and

August except on July 28 starting at 2

PM at Huachuca lodge #53 we will have

an ice cream social with all the goodies

at no charge to members and guest. We

are asking those who attend to donate a

non-perishable food item for the local

Red Cross. We also recognized all Mili-

tary Veterans present who told us what

service they served and for how long.

Some of our Members will be traveling

out of state and we pray that your jour-

ney will be safe, enjoyable and we look

forward to seeing you at the September

meeting to hear all about your trip. Trav-

el safely

Andrew Anderson

Secretary (520) 234-3225

H I G H T W E L V E C L U B

Page 6 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

WHAT IS THE ALMONER?

The Alms or Masons Box is one of

the oldest institutions in a Masonic

organization, first starting in Lodges of

Scotland during the 17th Century. In

America, the Almoners box is only used

in the Scottish Rite. The Almoner is an

elected Officer. His duties are to dis-

burse the money to those found to be

in need and worthy Masons and non-

masons alike. Brotherly love is not

measured by the size or the source of

the gift. It is hoped that each gift will

bring an individual family a renewal of

faith and strength by knowing that

someone cares.

Maintaining the Almoners Fund is a

duty of each member. Even those

Brothers who cannot attend meetings

should not with hold his gift. Many

Brothers “Remember the Almoner”

when paying their yearly dues.

Article By:

Ill.·. Andrew M. Anderson, Jr., 33°

Scottish Rite Education

Bro. Dale Waldren’s blood count is down again; Bro. Gus Weinschanker has suffered

a heart attack but is doing okay; WB Tom Dingwall countinues to fight his blood disorder;

WB Phillip Shulsky and Sister Shirley Elliston will both be having surgery.

Please keep all of our Brothers and Sisters in your thoughts and prayers!

If you or someone you know is under the weather, please drop a line to

loki33w@gmail.com and I will include it in the next newsletter.

S I C K N E S S A N D D I S T R E S S

Do you have ideas, thoughts, or opinions you want to share with your Brothers? Is there some

piece of Masonic history or myth that you find worthy of sharing? Type it up and send it to me by

email to loki33w@gmail.com and I will include it is the next months newsletter.

Are you a Brother who has moved from the area but wish to stay in touch with the membership?

Type up an introduction, or share a memory of your time in the Lodge. Many of the newer Brothers

are interested in knowing members who cannot physically attend Lodge.

Want to be published? Here is your chance!

J O Y A N D H A P P I N E S S

As of the publishing of this month’s newsletter, I have received no reports of

joy or happiness

If you or someone you know has a happy event to share, please drop a line to

loki33w@gmail.com and I will include it in the next newsletter.

Page 7 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 6

Officers and committees

Officers

Worshipful Master Bruce Wood bruce.wood357@gmail.com

Senior Warden Matthew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

Junior warden Rayna Stanley raynadustin@gmail.com

Senior Deacon Kristopher Capas kris.capas@yahoo.com

Junior Deacon Matthew Reidmiller matthew.reidmiller@gmail.com

Treasurer Charles Fortner chuckem@cox.net

Secretary Grant Hays huachuca53@gmail.com

Chaplain Steven Ziegler sziegler@powerc.net

Senior Steward Robert Bezduch bobbyducks@gmail.com

Junior Steward Ladislav Kuchar dustgrains@yahoo.com

Tyler Robert Frampton toyotabob123@yahoo.com

Marshall Vacant

Board of Trustees

Chairman Bruce Wood bruce.wood357@gmail.com

1 year Al Camacho bombtek@cox.net

2 year Mathew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

3 year Robert Frampton toyotabob123@yahoo.com

4 year Phillip Shulsky loki33w@gmail.com

5 year Jeffrey York jky1911@gmail.com

Temple Management Board

1 year Jeffrey York jky1911@gmail.com

2 year Robert Frankenfield retiredbob69@yahoo.com

3 year Al Camacho bombtek@cox.net

4 year Kristopher Capas kris.capas@yahoo.com

5 year

Charity

Chairman Bruce Wood bruce.wood357@gmail.com

Matthew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

Rayna Stanley raynadustin@gmail.com

Finance

Chairman Matthew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

Rayna Stanley raynadustin@gmail.com

Kristopher Cappas kris.capas@yahoo.com

pletely compatible with the Amber Alert

System and while it is hoped that it will

never be used, it does provide parents

with a single package to provide to the

police should their child come up miss-

ing.

Finally, Huachuca 53 awarded six

bikes to students at Myer elementary

school on Fort Huachuca. These bikes

were awarded as part of the Bikes for

Books program which encourages chil-

dren to read.

So my Brothers and Sisters, Masonry

is alive in our community. The only com-

ponent missing is you. We do so much

with what we have but could do so much

more with your assistance.

- Phillip Shulsky

Page 8 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

The Story of Ruth

It’s Lessons and Relevance Today

Prelude: This is a brief synopsis of

a portion of the Book of Ruth in the

Bible. Ruth’s story is one that the

Order of the Eastern Star uses to

teach members of important life

lessons toward one another.

Book of Ruth 1-4 – (Naomi Loses

Her Husband and Sons)

In the days when the judges

ruled, there was a famine in the

land. So a man from Bethlehem in

Judah, together with his wife and

two sons, went to live for a while in

the country of Moab. The man’s

name was Elimelek, his wife’s

name was Naomi, and the names

of his two sons were Mahlon and

Kilion. They were Ephrathites from

Bethlehem, Judah. Now Elimelek,

Naomi’s husband, died, and she

was left with her two sons. They

married Moabite women, one

named Orpah and the other Ruth.

After they had lived there about ten

years, both Mahlon and Kilion also

died, and Naomi was left without

her two sons and her husband.

As stated, Ruth was a Moabite

woman, from a country that was

one of Israel's traditional enemies.

She was an outsider. But she mar-

ried an Israelite and joined his

family while they were living in Mo-

ab. Ruth’s husband later died, as

did her brother-in-law, also a Moab-

ite, and her father-in-law. This left

Ruth and her elderly mother-in-law

Naomi alone and destitute.

Her mother-in-law Naomi decid-

ed she had no alternative but to

return to her homeland, and to the

village from which her family came

from in far away in Bethlehem

which was a long journey for an

older woman. Although Naomi was

fond of her two daughters-in-law,

Naomi prepared to say good-bye to

both of them. However, one of

them, Ruth, showed unexpected

loyalty and insisted on staying with

her. “Where you go, I will go.

Where you lodge, I will lodge. Your

people shall be my people and your

God my God. Where you die, I will

die and there I will be buried.” So

the two women traveled to Bethle-

hem together. Naomi knew the

people there, what they were like,

and had distant relatives who

might help them.

Ruth and Naomi arrived in Beth-

lehem exhausted, in travel-stained

clothes and hungry. But luckily,

they arrived at just the right mo-

ment, in time for the harvest. They

were more or less destitute, but

resourceful. Ruth decided she

would help glean the barley in the

fields, to feed herself and Naomi

and to get a store of grain for win-

ter. “Gleaning” was a form of chari-

ty for the disadvantaged in ancient

Israel. The poor could walk behind

the harvesters, picking up what

was left, so Ruth set about the

task, collecting grain left by the

harvesters, a little at a time. Dur-

ing the harvest Ruth went to the

field of Boaz, a rich relative of Na-

omi’s. Boaz was, as it happens,

was an ideal match for any young

woman. He was single, childless,

well respected and rich. He was

also a distant relative of Naomi’s

through her husband’s family, so

he had a legal obligation to help

Naomi and allowed the two

women to glean from his fields.

It was not long before Boaz

came to the field to see how the

harvest was going, and met Ruth. It

was love at first sight. He instruct-

ed his field workers to let Ruth

gather the shafts of barley so his

relative Naomi would not go hun-

gry. In addition he went to elabo-

rate lengths to get extra grain for

Ruth, and saw she was protected

from young men who might hassle

her, and to see that she was well

fed.

Eventually Naomi was instru-

mental in giving Ruth advice that

resulted in her marrying Boaz, thus

securing happy and fruitful lives for

all.

What does this have to do with

our lives today?

First, Ruth’s, dedication to help

the elderly and frail Naomi back to

Bethlehem demonstrated a loyalty

that is seldom seen today. It

teaches us that if you take the time

to assist others in need, you may

eventually be rewarded.

If Ruth had not helped take

Naomi back to Bethlehem, she

would not have met, nor married

Boaz and lived a prospered life.

Good deeds and patience often

result in reward, but you may never

reap those rewards until you go out

of your way to provide that initial

act of kindness or caring in the first

place.

Secondly, the fact that Ruth

worked hard and patiently gleaned

the fields to collect grain for her

Page 9 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 6

Congratulations to the following Brothers on the

anniversary of being raised to the Sublime De-

gree of Master Mason!

M A S O N I C A N N I V E R S A R I E S

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !

On behalf of the Worshipful Master, The Lodge extends a very Happy

Birthday to the following Brothers:

and Naomi to eat and store for the

winter teaches us that hard work

and doing things a little at a time,

over and over, eventually gets us

where we need to be in life.

Thirdly, Ruth listened to the ad-

vice of the more experienced and

wiser Naomi which enhanced her

life and resulted in her marriage to

Boaz, creating a prosperous future

for all of them.

Ruth’s loyalty in returning Naomi

to her family in Bethlehem teaches

us we are often better off in our

lives when we return to our roots

and place ourselves around people

of like-minded values and beliefs.

The attributes of hard work, pa-

tience, listening to those more ex-

perienced and loyalty outlined in

the Book of Ruth are but a few that

help lay a strong foundation for

individuals affiliated with concord-

ant bodies of the Masonic Family.

Sandra Smith

Secretary

Electa Chapter #51, OES

WB William Jenney III 06-01

Bro. Frank Camp 06-08

Bro. Raymond Zeller 06-10

Bro. Jaime Figueroa 06-11

Bro. Gustave Weinschenker Jr. 06-11

Bro. Richard Laszok 06-13

Bro. Ralph De Leon 06-18

WB Lawrence Hays 06-19

Bro. Jason Viljac-Faucett 06-21

WB Herbert Hensley 06-22

Bro. Kristopher Capas 06-23

Bro. Eric Navarro 06-24

Bro. Tie Steele 06-28

Bro. Bassom(Sam) Almesfer 06-30

Bro. Billy McRoberts 06-30

Bro. Elmer Bright 06-01

WB John Fernandez 06-04

Bro. James Stephens 06-06

Bro. Bernest Herring 06-10 Bro. Guery Flores 06-20

Bro. Weston Ochse 06-20

Bro. Billy McRoberts 06-22

WB Lawrence Hays 06-28

Bro. Dustin Fish 06-29

Bro. Sean Pomeroy 06-29

Bro. Matthew Reidmiller 06-30

1 Camp Stone Lodge #77 stated meeting w/breakfast at 8:30 AM.

3 King Solomon Lodge #5 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at BNK at 5:30.

4 Pearl of Venus Chap #6 OES stated meeting in Bisbee, 2 PM.

5 Huachuca Lodge #53 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 6 PM.

6 – 9 AZ Grand Lodge Annual meeting in Lake Havasu City, POC Secretary

6 Perfect Ashlar Lodge #12 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 6 PM.

6 Electa Chap #51 OES stated meeting at 7 PM. Snacks at 6.

11 Mt Moriah Lodge #19 stated meeting at 7 PM.

12 Huachuca Lodge #53 TBA

13 Willcox Lodge #10 stated meeting at 7 PM.

15 Huachuca Shrine Club meeting at 5:30 PM, location TBA.

17 King Solomon Lodge #53 possible FC degree at 7 PM. Look for announcement.

18 Pearl of Venus Chap #6 OES stated meeting in Tombstone at 2 PM.

18 Adoniram Council #14, Cryptic Masons stated meeting at 7 PM.

18 Coronado Chap #20, Royal Arch Masons stated meeting at 7 PM.

19 Huachuca Lodge #53 Education Night at 6 PM.

20 Electa Chap #51 OES stated meeting at 7 PM.

21 George W. Prioleau Lodge #13 PHA stated meeting at 7 PM.

24 San Pedro Lodge #55 stated meeting at 7 PM.

25 Scottish Rite Study session at 6:30 PM at Huachuca Lodge #53.

26 Huachuca Lodge #53 TBA

27 Tucson Lodge of Perfection Pot Luck Dinner, no stated meeting.

M A S O N I C A C T I V I T I E S S C H E D U L E D F O R

J U N E 2 0 1 3

“Be courteous to

all, but intimate

with few, and let

those few be

well tried before

you give them

your

confidence.”

—George

Washington

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Wilcox Lodge #10

P L A N N I N G A H E A D

6 July Cochise Scottish Rite Club meeting at 8 w/breakfast. POC Tom Jones

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This article will cover two subject,

Wages of a Mason and The Spon-

sor’s Responsibility.

WAGES OF A MASON

Masonic labor is purely a labor of

love. He who seeks to draw Masonic

wages in gold and silver will be dis-

appointed. The wages of a Mason

are earned and paid in their deal-

ings with one another. Sympathy

begets Sympathy, kindness begets

kindness, helpfulness begets help-

fulness and these are the wages of

a Mason.

A SPONSOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

For every petitioner there are two

Masons on whom rest a responsibil-

ity for the proper training of the peti-

tioner. The two Masons who sign the

petition have a responsibility that

does not end with their signature on

the petition. If you invite a guest to a

gathering at your home, you make

sure that he meets all your guests

and is made welcomed and comfort-

able. Isn’t the man whom you rec-

ommend to Freemasonry entitled to

the same courtesy? As his sponsor,

it is your duty to assist him with his

work and take an interest in his

progress? You should see to it that

he fully understands the fine les-

sons of our degrees. If you recom-

mend a man to Freemasonry satisfy

yourself that he is receiving that for

which you recommended him. To do

so is but a Masonic courtesy and it

is also your duty as a Mason. Let’s

all give this matter some serious

consideration.

Are these two subjects im-

portant? You bet they are and do

you fall into either of these catego-

ries? It seems that many do when

we drop from the rolls a man who

failed to advance, or has not paid

his annual dues. We talk about dues

card carrying members or those who

collect titles and disappear or take a

less active role, usually when it is

needed the most, which is really

unfortunate for all concerned.

Over the next several summer

months when work slows down let’s

reevaluate our priorities and goals

and take a more active role. Get

involved “Your Lodge Needs You.”

Andrew Anderson 33

Grand Chaplain

AZ Grand lodge

F R O M T H E P D D G M