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February 2016
146 Years of Brotherhood (Est. 1870)
Trestleboard
VOLUME 04 NO. 02
2016 1870
Crocker Lodge No. 212 Free & Accepted Masons of the State of California
17 Hillcrest Drive, Daly City, CA 94014-1014
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2016 Lodge Officers & Ladies
Master Carlo S. Chaves
(Audrey) [email protected]
510-499-7364
Senior Warden Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr.
(Carmela)
[email protected] 415- 994-0250
Junior Warden Renato N. Santos
(Evelyn)
[email protected] 650-271-3377
Treasurer Walter A. Ancheta, PM
(Amer)
[email protected] 650-994-1467
Secretary Moises G. Mendoza, PM
(Cristy)
[email protected] 650-737-9140
Chaplain Mario A. Dayrit
(Marlene)
[email protected] 650-201-0413
Senior Deacon Patrocinio D. Ancheta
(Paz)
[email protected] 415-602-4426
Junior Deacon Eric A. Gapal
(Josie)
[email protected] 415-265-4042
Marshal Norbert D. Baraoidan
(Rosario)
[email protected] 415-734-7005
Senior Steward Lauro V. Guevarra, Jr.
(Bernadet) [email protected]
650-580-4166
Junior Steward Ramil F. Garcia
(Cathy)
650-218-9265
Organist Rolando E. Ramos
(Floy) 415-586-1141
Tiler Joshua L. Cusing
[email protected] 650-826-9065
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February or Februum in Latin means purification. This is the month dedicated to love and ro-mance between lovers. Even though we always tell our spouse, our fami-ly or our partner that we love them every day, this is the month which it seems to mean the most. We, as Free and Accepted Masons, know how much we value that friendship, that brotherly love and that excep-tional and significant lifelong frater-nal bond. It is a time that we need to show our true essence as Masons as we take pride in “Making good men better”. This is a time when we par-don those who doubt and those who don’t follow the cardinal vir-tues and in showing their true intent in joining Freemasonry. This is the time of the year when the New Year, 2016, has brought some good news, increased attendance and participation in ac-tivities, which has led to increasing signs of harmony slowly taking shape. As the Master of Crocker Lodge, my philosophy of Bridging the Gap can only be achieved collec-tively. We must show our love and
commitment to our Lodge. We have the responsibility to make sure that we are a healthy and harmonious Lodge. We hope that we can contin-ue our Masonic goal of making good men better by opening our doors to prospective candidates into this brotherhood and teaching them the masonic values as they begin their journey. Dear Brothers, my family and the Crocker Lodge family, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have supported us. Please continue to do so as we journey together in our quest for Masonic enlightenment. An Invitation for everybody about our Valentines Party/Widows Night on February 6 (Saturday) at 6:00 PM. Also, the Masonic Education on Feb. 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM and reminder of our CPR/AED/First Aid Training on Feb. 20 at 10:00 AM. I would like to thank WB Hercules Valdez for his presentation about Freemasonry and Wor Claude “Jack” Palmer in giving the Introduction and sharing his masonic journey in our well attended Layman’s Night, as well as Bro. Norbert Baraoidan for letting us borrow his projector and screen. Thanks you to all the brethren and guests who attended Let us show support and love by participating in our Lodge activities. May the Supreme Archi-tect bless us all and Happy Valen-tines to everybody. Respectfully & With all the love, Bro. Carlo S. Chaves ”Bridging the Gap: strengthening our Masonic Values through our cardinal virtues”
Upon the Square
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James E. Pettit, PM Officers’ Coach
Cell: (650) 556-4013 Work: (650) 593-1579
email: [email protected]
Wor. Antonio G. Cimarra, Jr. Inspector
325th Masonic District Cell: (510) 303-1235 email: [email protected]
Web site—http://crockerlodge.org/
Facebook— Crocker Lodge No. 212 F&AM of the State of CA
February 2016
Calendar of Events 04 Thurs Stated Meeting (Attire: Coat and Tie)
6:30p Dinner
7:15p Trustees Meeting
7:30p Lodge Opening
6 Sat 7:00p Valentines Party at Embassy Suite South San Francisco
11 Thurs 7:00p 2nd Degree Rehearsal/ 3rd Degree 2nd Section
12—14 Fri to Sun Travelling Master Mason at Amity Lodge 442, San Diego
19 Fri 6:30p
DSOI at Francis Drake Lodge 376 Dispensations/Investigations/Funeral Ceremony
20 Sat 9:30a CPR/ First Aid Training at Crocker Lodge No. 212
23 Tue 7:00p CMHA Meeting
24 Wed 7:00 3rd Degree Rehearsal
25 Thurs 6:30p 3rd Degree Joint Conferral at Coastside Lodge
Mario A. Dayrit, PM Assistant Officers’ Coach
Cell: 650-201-0413 email: [email protected]
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Committees
Auditing Member Retention Charity
Froilan A. Ancheta, PM Patrocinio D. Ancheta Carlo S. Chaves
Manolo A. Vanta, PM Eric A. Gapal Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr.
Felino S. Lomboy, Sr. Alejandro A. Sanchez Renato N. Santos
Ermel Manzano Stephen A. Buck
Trustees Benjie C. Gomez Funeral Services
James E. Pettit, PM Mario A. Dayrit, PM Claude J. Palmer, PM
(11/07/2019) Norbert D. Baraoidan Hercules H. Valdez, PM
Stephen A. Buck Manuel L. Sigua, PM
(11/03/2016) Candidates’ Coaches Gene B. Leano, PM
Manolo A. Vanta, PM Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. Francis G. Alvarado, PM
(11/02/2017) –Chairman
Nicanor F. Cruzata, PM Claude J. Palmer, PM Social Activities
(11/01/2018) Head Coach, Renato N. Santos –
Albert B. Balayan, PM Secretary Emeritus Chairman
(11/04/2021) Lauro V. Arguna, Jr. Lauro V. Guevarra, Jr.
Masonic Education Joel C. Samatra Ramil F. Garcia
Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. Joshua L. Cusing Eric A. Gapal
Hercules H. Valdez, PM Alejandro A. Sanchez Carlo A. Manahan
Trestleboard Editors Ramil F. Garcia Edwin Z. Ortaleza
James E. Pettit, PM Sunshine Joshua L. Cusing
Claude J. Palmer, PM Rogelio T. Gulen, PM Jerome P. Encabo
Walter A. Ancheta, PM 510-912-0208
Hercules H. Valdez, PM Claude J. Palmer, PM Web App Committee
Mario A. Dayrit, PM 650-588-2002 John Fox
650-451-8489 Stephen A. Buck
Sojourners Patrocinio D. Ancheta Norbert D. Baraoidan
Walter A. Ancheta, PM 415-602-4426 William B. Lucas
Pablito A. Abuda, PM Rodolfo C. Labit Hercules H Valdez, PM
Froilan A. Ancheta, PM 415-9949412
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Norbert D. Baraoidan (2016)
Froilan A. Ancheta, PM (2016)
Rodolfo C. Labit (2016)
Patrocinio D. Ancheta (2017)
Francis G. Alvarado, PM (2017)
Hercules H. Valdez, PM (2017)
Lauro V. Guevarra, Jr. (2018)
Edwin E. Duenas (2018)
William B. Lucas (2018)
Ex-Officio Members
Carlo S. Chaves (WM)
Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. (SW)
Crocker Masonic Hall Association
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March 3 - Stated Meeting and Inspectors Official Visit and March Red Cross Month needs Volunteers Blood drive March 10 - Masonic Education Lodge Walk About Open to Public by Inspector of 325th Masonic district March 12 - $3.00 Break Fast for the benefit of Cancer Research Society and Street Clean Up drive March 17 - DSOI at Coastside Lodge No. 762 1st degree conferral/long form closing all Masons March 24 - Lodge Officers Meeting March 28— Trustees Meeting will be March 28,2016 @ 6:30 pm in the recreation room. March 28 - Lodge and Hall Quarterly Audit 7:30 pm. Recreation Room April 7 - Stated Meeting Invitation for School District as speaker April 15-17- 2016 Master and Wardens Retreats April 21 - DSOI at Crocker 212 2nd degree Conferral/long form closing
Calendar of Events 2016
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On the Level, Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. Senior Warden
“An Excerpt Article from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Temple in Phila-delphia”
As freemasons, we swore in front of the Holy Bible to become better men by following the tenets of our institution which has been handed down to us from time imme-morial. Let me remind all of you re-garding our duties and obligations. I have read an article which simply explains the virtues of one of the tenets of our institution. Let me share this with you; "Statues of "Faith, Hope & Charity" Faith - In the theological ladder, the explanation of which forms a part of the instruction of the First Degree of Masonry, faith is said to typify the lowest round. Faith, here, is synony-mous with confidence or trust, and hence we find merely a repetition of the lesson which had been previous-
ly taught that the first, the essential qualification of a candidate for initia-tion, is that he should trust the Great Architect of the Universe. In the lec-ture of the same Degree, it is said that "Faith may be lost in sight; Hope ends the boundless realms of eterni-ty." And this is said, because as faith is "the evidence of things not seen," when we see we no longer believe by faith but through demonstration; and as hope lives only in the expec-tation of possession, it ceases to ex-ist when the object once hoped for is at length enjoyed, but charity, exer-cised on earth in acts of mutual kind-ness and forbearance, is still found in the world to come, in the sublimer form of mercy from God to his erring creatures. Hope - The second round in the the-ological and Masonic ladder, and symbolic of a hope in immortality. It is appropriately placed there, for, having attained the first, or faith to the Great Architect of the Universe, we are led by a belief in His wisdom and goodness to the hope of immor-tality. This is but a reasonable ex-pectation; without it, virtue would lose its necessary stimulus and vice its salutary fear; life would be devoid of joy, and the grave but a scene of desolation. The ancients represent-ed Hope by a Nymph or maiden holding in her hand a bouquet of
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February Birthday Celebrants
Name Birth Day
Bondoc, Galicano G. III 1
Samatra, Joel C. 4
Vinson, Tommy M. Jr., PM 4
Magpantay, Apolinario A. Jr. 5
Mastrile, Renato S., PM 5
Abuda, Pablito A. 7
Catig, Leonard A., PM 12
Domingo, Frank M., PM 13
Harris, Calvin E. 14
Molina, Candido P., PM 14
Estiva, Ray M. 15
Ortaleza, Edwin Z. 15
Seng, Ta 15
Mendoza, Ruben E. 18
Garcia, Ramil F 25
Borden, Michael T. 28
Viana, Joseph O. 28
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Life After Service in the East by Albert Balayan, PM
Anyone who has served in the East, of any Masonic body, has a special feeling of satisfaction and pride in his accomplishments in that office. That being said, it is only natural that he will also have a feeling of regret should he be unable to accomplish everything he envisioned during his term. He may also have second thoughts on how he handled some situations, considering the deep and abiding concern he has for his Lodge. What about "life after service in the East?" What happens then? The answer will de-
pend a great deal upon the Mason and his attitude. There are some who re-linquish the gavel with great reluctance, and there are some who never seem to give it up. And there are few who walk away from the role, never appear to look back, and seldom comeback. Fortunately, the vast majority of Past Masters take on a status of "Senior Advisors" who greatly assist their successors in the government of the Craft. Lodges that grow and succeed take full advantage the talents of these experienced leaders. The special kinship which Past Masters have with one another is evident in many ways. It is customary for the Past Masters to sit together (where, in jest, they have been likened to buzzards sitting on a fence). If you were to eavesdrop on them, you would hear frequent com-ments such as "during my year, we did such and so" as they relive past glo-ries of their term, and discuss upcoming Lodge events. Past Masters are regarded as the backbone of the Lodge. It is their knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and interest which makes any lodge tick. They are men of vision who are continuously working for the good of the Craft, steering the course of its future. A wise Master who recognizes the tal-ents of the Past Master uses them to his advantage. They can serve as a "sounding board" for the programs and activities a Master is considering. He can pick their brains for ideas, and he can count on them to give him the wis-dom of their experience. The Master serves as the rudder, steering the course of the Lodge, but the Past Master are the ones who assist him to keep it on the level. The title of Past Master is accorded the accolade of "Worshipful" indicating that he is an honored and respected brother. It is a reputation which he must continually strive to uphold.
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On the Level Continued from page 6 …….
opening flowers, indicative of the coming fruit; but in modern and Masonic iconology, the science of Craft illustrations and likenesses, it is represented by a virgin leaning on an anchor, the anchor itself being a symbol of hope. Charity - " In Freemasonry it is made the topmost round of its mystic lad-der. We must not fall into the too common error that charity is only that sen-timent of commiseration which leads us to assist the poor with pecuniary do-nations. The true Freemason will "suffer long and be kind." He will be slow to anger and easy to forgive. He will stay his falling Brother by gentle admoni-tion, and warn him with kindness of approaching danger. He will not open his ear to the slanderers, and will close his lips against all reproach. His faults and his follies will be locked in his breast, and the prayer for mercy will ascend to the Great Architect of the Universe for his Brother's sins. Nor will these senti-ments of benevolence be confined to those who are bound to him by ties of kindred or worldly friendship alone; but, extending them throughout the globe, he will love and cherish all who sit beneath the broad canopy of our universal Lodge. For it is the boast of our Institution, that a Freemason, desti-tute and worthy, may find in every clime a Brother, and in every land a home." Brethren as Freemason, let us be an example for the world to see how we Meet, Act and Part as honorable men.
In Memoriam
Almighty Father, Into Thy Hands,
We commend the Soul of Our Beloved
Brother!
Brother Percival Alafriz Mecurio
Initiated: September 4, 1993 Passed: September 18, 1993 Raised: January 22, 1994 Entered Into Rest: December 6, 2016
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Brethren, I am happy to report to you that we started the year 2016 with our first stated meeting with a lot of brothers in attendance. Dinner tables were arranged, the dinner wares, table cloth, plates, etc. were set up the night before with the help of Worshipful Carlo Chavez and Worshipful Mario Dayrit. A sumptuous dinner was served with the help of our hard working stew-ards, Brothers Jun Guevarra and Ramil Garcia, along with Brother Rudy Labit. Reminder again that our pre Valentines Affair is on February 6, 2016 at Embassy Suite, (plenty of parking). Cost of the ticket is $60.00 per person, but we have to pay Em-bassy Suite $67.00 per person, a sav-ings of $7.00 for the members, right of the bat. Let us work together to pro-mote the sale of tickets to make this a successful affair. If we can only buy two tickets and sell the other two (a total of four) to relatives, friends and acquaintances, with 50 members, this will be a total of 200 tickets. Brethren, this is not too am-
bitious of a proposal. This can be achieved if only we work together as a team. Remember! The more tick-ets/attendance we have, the lesser will be the cost and the savings will be passed unto us. This is the first time in a long time that a function such as this is to be held outside of the Lodge. Let us support our Worshipful Master on this occasion. Please call the following for more reservations:
WM Carlo Chaves – (510) 499-7364 Bro. Ray Santos (650) 271-3377 Bro. Egay Elazigue (650) 270-7745 Bro.Jun Guevarra (650) 580-4166 Bro. Ramil Garcia (650) 218-9265
Dates to remember: February 20, 2016- CPR/BLS/AED TRAINING May 14, 2016 - BLOOD DRIVE July 16, 2016 - DISTRICT 325 JOINT PICNIC at WESTBOROUGH PARK, SSF Additionally, we now have a ping pong table courtesy of W Dayrit, at the recreation room for the Breth-ren to enjoy for our physical exercise to prolong our lives and enjoy a long-er Masonic Journey. We have also added round dinner tables for our future functions with the help of W Chaves, W Dayrit and Bro. Jun Guevarra. TOGETHER BRETHREN! Sincerely and Fraternally, Renato N. Santos Junior Warden
By the Plumb
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Masonic Education: History for Freemasonry
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Past Masters Corner
I have been asked nu-merous times: “What is a Past Master and what does he do?” The title of Past Mas-ter applies to one who has been regularly elected, or named in a charter, has been installed and has served a term as Master of a Chartered lodge within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge of California as well as a member in good standing. Masonry is very tradi-tional fraternal organization, as a Past Master, he is an in-valuable asset to his Lodge in many ways. He is not giv-
en any specific duties to per-form, other than to fulfill his obligations to his lodge ac-cording to his conscience, but to serve as a role model for others. His regular attendance and support of the lodge ac-tivities are essential that he may mentor and offer wise counsel and encouragement to the Officers and members of his lodge. He should also main-tain his proficiency of our Masonic ritualistic ceremo-nies and be prepared to serve as necessary at the discretion of the Master. As a Past Master of our Lodge, it is my pleasure to be of assistance to our brethren, any time. Claude “Jack” Palmer Past Master
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CROCKER LODGE NO. 212
PRESENTS
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
A PRE-VALENTINE’S PARTY EVENT
SUPPORT OUR LODGE IN HARMONY AND
RESPECTING THE VIRTUES
OF BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF
AND TRUTH
DATE: February 06, 2016
Saturday
TIME: 6:30 PM
VENUE: EMBASSY SUITE
250 Gateway Blvd,
South San Francisco,
CA 94080
PRICE: $60.00 per person
RSVP REQUIRED:
CONTACT
Bro. Rey Santos (650)271-3377
Bro. Lauro Guevarra (650)580-4166
Bro. Ramil Garcia (650)218-9265
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Stated Meeting, January 7, 2016
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& Presentation of Past Master Apron, Certificate and
Lifetime Membership to Wor. Mario A. Dayrit, Junior
Past Master
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Past Masters Corner
I have been asked nu-merous times: “What is a Past Master and what does he do?” The title of Past Mas-ter applies to one who has been regularly elected, or named in a charter, has been installed and has served a term as Master of a Chartered lodge within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge of California as well as a member in good standing. Masonry is very tradi-tional fraternal organization, as a Past Master, he is an in-valuable asset to his Lodge in many ways. He is not giv-
en any specific duties to per-form, other than to fulfill his obligations to his lodge ac-cording to his conscience, but to serve as a role model for others. His regular attendance and support of the lodge ac-tivities are essential that he may mentor and offer wise counsel and encouragement to the Officers and members of his lodge. He should also main-tain his proficiency of our Masonic ritualistic ceremo-nies and be prepared to serve as necessary at the discretion of the Master. As a Past Master of our Lodge, it is my pleasure to be of assistance to our brethren, any time. Claude “Jack” Palmer Past Master
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CROCKER LODGE NO. 212
PRESENTS
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
A PRE-VALENTINE’S PARTY EVENT
SUPPORT OUR LODGE IN HARMONY AND
RESPECTING THE VIRTUES
OF BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF
AND TRUTH
DATE: February 06, 2016
Saturday
TIME: 6:30 PM
VENUE: EMBASSY SUITE
250 Gateway Blvd,
South San Francisco,
CA 94080
PRICE: $60.00 per person
RSVP REQUIRED:
CONTACT
Bro. Rey Santos (650)271-3377
Bro. Lauro Guevarra (650)580-4166
Bro. Ramil Garcia (650)218-9265
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Brethren, I am happy to report to you that we started the year 2016 with our first stated meeting with a lot of brothers in attendance. Dinner tables were arranged, the dinner wares, table cloth, plates, etc. were set up the night before with the help of Worshipful Carlo Chavez and Worshipful Mario Dayrit. A sumptuous dinner was served with the help of our hard working stew-ards, Brothers Jun Guevarra and Ramil Garcia, along with Brother Rudy Labit. Reminder again that our pre Valentines Affair is on February 6, 2016 at Embassy Suite, (plenty of parking). Cost of the ticket is $60.00 per person, but we have to pay Em-bassy Suite $67.00 per person, a sav-ings of $7.00 for the members, right of the bat. Let us work together to pro-mote the sale of tickets to make this a successful affair. If we can only buy two tickets and sell the other two (a total of four) to relatives, friends and acquaintances, with 50 members, this will be a total of 200 tickets. Brethren, this is not too am-
bitious of a proposal. This can be achieved if only we work together as a team. Remember! The more tick-ets/attendance we have, the lesser will be the cost and the savings will be passed unto us. This is the first time in a long time that a function such as this is to be held outside of the Lodge. Let us support our Worshipful Master on this occasion. Please call the following for more reservations:
WM Carlo Chaves – (510) 499-7364 Bro. Ray Santos (650) 271-3377 Bro. Egay Elazigue (650) 270-7745 Bro.Jun Guevarra (650) 580-4166 Bro. Ramil Garcia (650) 218-9265
Dates to remember: February 20, 2016- CPR/BLS/AED TRAINING May 14, 2016 - BLOOD DRIVE July 16, 2016 - DISTRICT 325 JOINT PICNIC at WESTBOROUGH PARK, SSF Additionally, we now have a ping pong table courtesy of W Dayrit, at the recreation room for the Breth-ren to enjoy for our physical exercise to prolong our lives and enjoy a long-er Masonic Journey. We have also added round dinner tables for our future functions with the help of W Chaves, W Dayrit and Bro. Jun Guevarra. TOGETHER BRETHREN! Sincerely and Fraternally, Renato N. Santos Junior Warden
By the Plumb
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Masonic Education: History for Freemasonry
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Life After Service in the East by Albert Balayan, PM
Anyone who has served in the East, of any Masonic body, has a special feeling of satisfaction and pride in his accomplishments in that office. That being said, it is only natural that he will also have a feeling of regret should he be unable to accomplish everything he envisioned during his term. He may also have second thoughts on how he handled some situations, considering the deep and abiding concern he has for his Lodge. What about "life after service in the East?" What happens then? The answer will de-
pend a great deal upon the Mason and his attitude. There are some who re-linquish the gavel with great reluctance, and there are some who never seem to give it up. And there are few who walk away from the role, never appear to look back, and seldom comeback. Fortunately, the vast majority of Past Masters take on a status of "Senior Advisors" who greatly assist their successors in the government of the Craft. Lodges that grow and succeed take full advantage the talents of these experienced leaders. The special kinship which Past Masters have with one another is evident in many ways. It is customary for the Past Masters to sit together (where, in jest, they have been likened to buzzards sitting on a fence). If you were to eavesdrop on them, you would hear frequent com-ments such as "during my year, we did such and so" as they relive past glo-ries of their term, and discuss upcoming Lodge events. Past Masters are regarded as the backbone of the Lodge. It is their knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and interest which makes any lodge tick. They are men of vision who are continuously working for the good of the Craft, steering the course of its future. A wise Master who recognizes the tal-ents of the Past Master uses them to his advantage. They can serve as a "sounding board" for the programs and activities a Master is considering. He can pick their brains for ideas, and he can count on them to give him the wis-dom of their experience. The Master serves as the rudder, steering the course of the Lodge, but the Past Master are the ones who assist him to keep it on the level. The title of Past Master is accorded the accolade of "Worshipful" indicating that he is an honored and respected brother. It is a reputation which he must continually strive to uphold.
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On the Level Continued from page 6 …….
opening flowers, indicative of the coming fruit; but in modern and Masonic iconology, the science of Craft illustrations and likenesses, it is represented by a virgin leaning on an anchor, the anchor itself being a symbol of hope. Charity - " In Freemasonry it is made the topmost round of its mystic lad-der. We must not fall into the too common error that charity is only that sen-timent of commiseration which leads us to assist the poor with pecuniary do-nations. The true Freemason will "suffer long and be kind." He will be slow to anger and easy to forgive. He will stay his falling Brother by gentle admoni-tion, and warn him with kindness of approaching danger. He will not open his ear to the slanderers, and will close his lips against all reproach. His faults and his follies will be locked in his breast, and the prayer for mercy will ascend to the Great Architect of the Universe for his Brother's sins. Nor will these senti-ments of benevolence be confined to those who are bound to him by ties of kindred or worldly friendship alone; but, extending them throughout the globe, he will love and cherish all who sit beneath the broad canopy of our universal Lodge. For it is the boast of our Institution, that a Freemason, desti-tute and worthy, may find in every clime a Brother, and in every land a home." Brethren as Freemason, let us be an example for the world to see how we Meet, Act and Part as honorable men.
In Memoriam
Almighty Father, Into Thy Hands,
We commend the Soul of Our Beloved
Brother!
Brother Percival Alafriz Mecurio
Initiated: September 4, 1993 Passed: September 18, 1993 Raised: January 22, 1994 Entered Into Rest: December 6, 2016
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On the Level, Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. Senior Warden
“An Excerpt Article from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Temple in Phila-delphia”
As freemasons, we swore in front of the Holy Bible to become better men by following the tenets of our institution which has been handed down to us from time imme-morial. Let me remind all of you re-garding our duties and obligations. I have read an article which simply explains the virtues of one of the tenets of our institution. Let me share this with you; "Statues of "Faith, Hope & Charity" Faith - In the theological ladder, the explanation of which forms a part of the instruction of the First Degree of Masonry, faith is said to typify the lowest round. Faith, here, is synony-mous with confidence or trust, and hence we find merely a repetition of the lesson which had been previous-
ly taught that the first, the essential qualification of a candidate for initia-tion, is that he should trust the Great Architect of the Universe. In the lec-ture of the same Degree, it is said that "Faith may be lost in sight; Hope ends the boundless realms of eterni-ty." And this is said, because as faith is "the evidence of things not seen," when we see we no longer believe by faith but through demonstration; and as hope lives only in the expec-tation of possession, it ceases to ex-ist when the object once hoped for is at length enjoyed, but charity, exer-cised on earth in acts of mutual kind-ness and forbearance, is still found in the world to come, in the sublimer form of mercy from God to his erring creatures. Hope - The second round in the the-ological and Masonic ladder, and symbolic of a hope in immortality. It is appropriately placed there, for, having attained the first, or faith to the Great Architect of the Universe, we are led by a belief in His wisdom and goodness to the hope of immor-tality. This is but a reasonable ex-pectation; without it, virtue would lose its necessary stimulus and vice its salutary fear; life would be devoid of joy, and the grave but a scene of desolation. The ancients represent-ed Hope by a Nymph or maiden holding in her hand a bouquet of
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February Birthday Celebrants
Name Birth Day
Bondoc, Galicano G. III 1
Samatra, Joel C. 4
Vinson, Tommy M. Jr., PM 4
Magpantay, Apolinario A. Jr. 5
Mastrile, Renato S., PM 5
Abuda, Pablito A. 7
Catig, Leonard A., PM 12
Domingo, Frank M., PM 13
Harris, Calvin E. 14
Molina, Candido P., PM 14
Estiva, Ray M. 15
Ortaleza, Edwin Z. 15
Seng, Ta 15
Mendoza, Ruben E. 18
Garcia, Ramil F 25
Borden, Michael T. 28
Viana, Joseph O. 28
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Norbert D. Baraoidan (2016)
Froilan A. Ancheta, PM (2016)
Rodolfo C. Labit (2016)
Patrocinio D. Ancheta (2017)
Francis G. Alvarado, PM (2017)
Hercules H. Valdez, PM (2017)
Lauro V. Guevarra, Jr. (2018)
Edwin E. Duenas (2018)
William B. Lucas (2018)
Ex-Officio Members
Carlo S. Chaves (WM)
Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. (SW)
Crocker Masonic Hall Association
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March 3 - Stated Meeting and Inspectors Official Visit and March Red Cross Month needs Volunteers Blood drive March 10 - Masonic Education Lodge Walk About Open to Public by Inspector of 325th Masonic district March 12 - $3.00 Break Fast for the benefit of Cancer Research Society and Street Clean Up drive March 17 - DSOI at Coastside Lodge No. 762 1st degree conferral/long form closing all Masons March 24 - Lodge Officers Meeting March 28— Trustees Meeting will be March 28,2016 @ 6:30 pm in the recreation room. March 28 - Lodge and Hall Quarterly Audit 7:30 pm. Recreation Room April 7 - Stated Meeting Invitation for School District as speaker April 15-17- 2016 Master and Wardens Retreats April 21 - DSOI at Crocker 212 2nd degree Conferral/long form closing
Calendar of Events 2016
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James E. Pettit, PM Officers’ Coach
Cell: (650) 556-4013 Work: (650) 593-1579
email: [email protected]
Wor. Antonio G. Cimarra, Jr. Inspector
325th Masonic District Cell: (510) 303-1235 email: [email protected]
Web site—http://crockerlodge.org/
Facebook— Crocker Lodge No. 212 F&AM of the State of CA
February 2016
Calendar of Events 04 Thurs Stated Meeting (Attire: Coat and Tie)
6:30p Dinner
7:15p Trustees Meeting
7:30p Lodge Opening
6 Sat 7:00p Valentines Party at Embassy Suite South San Francisco
11 Thurs 7:00p 2nd Degree Rehearsal/ 3rd Degree 2nd Section
12—14 Fri to Sun Travelling Master Mason at Amity Lodge 442, San Diego
19 Fri 6:30p
DSOI at Francis Drake Lodge 376 Dispensations/Investigations/Funeral Ceremony
20 Sat 9:30a CPR/ First Aid Training at Crocker Lodge No. 212
23 Tue 7:00p CMHA Meeting
24 Wed 7:00 3rd Degree Rehearsal
25 Thurs 6:30p 3rd Degree Joint Conferral at Coastside Lodge
Mario A. Dayrit, PM Assistant Officers’ Coach
Cell: 650-201-0413 email: [email protected]
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Committees
Auditing Member Retention Charity
Froilan A. Ancheta, PM Patrocinio D. Ancheta Carlo S. Chaves
Manolo A. Vanta, PM Eric A. Gapal Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr.
Felino S. Lomboy, Sr. Alejandro A. Sanchez Renato N. Santos
Ermel Manzano Stephen A. Buck
Trustees Benjie C. Gomez Funeral Services
James E. Pettit, PM Mario A. Dayrit, PM Claude J. Palmer, PM
(11/07/2019) Norbert D. Baraoidan Hercules H. Valdez, PM
Stephen A. Buck Manuel L. Sigua, PM
(11/03/2016) Candidates’ Coaches Gene B. Leano, PM
Manolo A. Vanta, PM Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. Francis G. Alvarado, PM
(11/02/2017) –Chairman
Nicanor F. Cruzata, PM Claude J. Palmer, PM Social Activities
(11/01/2018) Head Coach, Renato N. Santos –
Albert B. Balayan, PM Secretary Emeritus Chairman
(11/04/2021) Lauro V. Arguna, Jr. Lauro V. Guevarra, Jr.
Masonic Education Joel C. Samatra Ramil F. Garcia
Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr. Joshua L. Cusing Eric A. Gapal
Hercules H. Valdez, PM Alejandro A. Sanchez Carlo A. Manahan
Trestleboard Editors Ramil F. Garcia Edwin Z. Ortaleza
James E. Pettit, PM Sunshine Joshua L. Cusing
Claude J. Palmer, PM Rogelio T. Gulen, PM Jerome P. Encabo
Walter A. Ancheta, PM 510-912-0208
Hercules H. Valdez, PM Claude J. Palmer, PM Web App Committee
Mario A. Dayrit, PM 650-588-2002 John Fox
650-451-8489 Stephen A. Buck
Sojourners Patrocinio D. Ancheta Norbert D. Baraoidan
Walter A. Ancheta, PM 415-602-4426 William B. Lucas
Pablito A. Abuda, PM Rodolfo C. Labit Hercules H Valdez, PM
Froilan A. Ancheta, PM 415-9949412
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January 2016 Master Mason Anniversary
Member Date Raised Years Raised Jurisdiction Raised Lodge
Ritter, William B. 2/26/1957 59 California Crocker No. 454
Borden, Michael T.
2/26/1970 46 California South San Francisco No. 212
Taylor, Michael G. 2/15/1972 44 California Crocker No. 454
Castillo, Manuel S. 2/14/1976 40 Philippines 17
Salgado, Carlos O.
2/23/1989 27 California San Francisco No. 139
David, Fernando T. 2/22/1990 26 California Crocker No. 212
Oz, Mehmet S. 2/14/1991 25 California Crocker No. 212
Arguna, Lauro V. Jr. 2/13/1992 24 California Crocker No. 212
Cote, Manuel S. 2/11/1993 23 California Crocker No. 212
Apolo, Antonio B. 2/26/2004 12 California Crocker No. 212
Paje, Emmanuel O. 2/23/2006 10 California Crocker No. 212
Agoncillo, Juvenal F. 2/26/2009 7 California Crocker No. 212
Mercado, Rodolfo S. 2/17/2011 5 California Crocker No. 212
Hernandez, Laur R. 2/25/2015 1 California Crocker No. 212
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Febru
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Lati
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eans p
urifi
catio
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is is the
mo
nth
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lo
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man
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ou
gh
we alw
ays tell ou
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ur fam
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r ou
r partn
er that w
e love th
em
every day, th
is is the m
on
th w
hich
it seem
s to m
ean
the m
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e, as Free
and
A
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M
ason
s, kn
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h
ow
mu
ch w
e value th
at friend
ship
, th
at bro
therly lo
ve and
that excep
-ti
on
al and
signifi
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nal b
on
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me th
at we n
eed
to sh
ow
ou
r true essen
ce as Maso
ns
as we take p
ride in
“Makin
g goo
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men
bett
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me w
hen
we p
ar-d
on
th
ose
wh
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do
ub
t an
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tho
se w
ho
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on
’t fo
llow
th
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vir-tu
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in sh
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in jo
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nry.
Th
is is the ti
me o
f the year
wh
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the
New
Year,
2016
, h
as b
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me go
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new
s, increased
att
end
ance an
d p
articip
atio
n in
ac-ti
vities, w
hich
has led
to in
creasing
signs
of
harm
on
y slo
wly
taking
shap
e.
As
the
Master
of
Cro
cker Lo
dge,
my
ph
iloso
ph
y o
f B
ridgin
g th
e Gap
can o
nly b
e achieved
collec-
tively. W
e mu
st sho
w o
ur lo
ve and
com
mitm
ent to
ou
r Lod
ge. We h
ave th
e respo
nsib
ility to m
ake sure th
at w
e are
a h
ealthy
and
h
armo
nio
us
Lod
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nti
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ue o
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f makin
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men
bett
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pro
specti
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did
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to
this
bro
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ason
ic values as th
ey begin
their
jou
rney.
D
ear B
roth
ers, m
y fam
ily an
d
the
Cro
cker Lo
dge
family,
I th
ank yo
u m
ost sin
cerely for all th
e lo
ve and
wo
rk with
wh
ich yo
u h
ave su
pp
orted
us. P
lease con
tin
ue to
do
so
as
we
jou
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togeth
er in
o
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qu
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r M
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lighten
men
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Invitati
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fo
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alenti
nes P
arty/Wid
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s Nigh
t o
n Feb
ruary 6
(Saturd
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PM
. A
lso, th
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Feb.
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ason
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Wo
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laud
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is m
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well
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Bro
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rbert B
araoid
an fo
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screen.
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ks you
to all th
e breth
ren an
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guests w
ho
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Let u
s sh
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su
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and
lo
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articip
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Lod
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vities. M
ay the Su
prem
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less us all an
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everybo
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Respectf
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ro. C
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aves ”B
ridging the Gap: strengthening our
Masonic V
alues through our cardinal virtues”
Upon th
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are
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2016 Lodge Officers & Ladies
Master Carlo S. Chaves
(Audrey) [email protected]
510-499-7364
Senior Warden Miguel F. Jabagat, Jr.
(Carmela)
[email protected] 415- 994-0250
Junior Warden Renato N. Santos
(Evelyn)
[email protected] 650-271-3377
Treasurer Walter A. Ancheta, PM
(Amer)
[email protected] 650-994-1467
Secretary Moises G. Mendoza, PM
(Cristy)
[email protected] 650-737-9140
Chaplain Mario A. Dayrit
(Marlene)
[email protected] 650-201-0413
Senior Deacon Patrocinio D. Ancheta
(Paz)
[email protected] 415-602-4426
Junior Deacon Eric A. Gapal
(Josie)
[email protected] 415-265-4042
Marshal Norbert D. Baraoidan
(Rosario)
[email protected] 415-734-7005
Senior Steward Lauro V. Guevarra, Jr.
(Bernadet) [email protected]
650-580-4166
Junior Steward Ramil F. Garcia
(Cathy)
650-218-9265
Organist Rolando E. Ramos
(Floy) 415-586-1141
Tiler Joshua L. Cusing
[email protected] 650-826-9065
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