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Jr. Warden’s Choice Dinner
3rd Monday at 6:00 pm
$10 The Lodge now provides
the entire meal!
Steak Nights Monday at 6:00 pm
$10 Rib eye Steak Dinner
Typically includes: mushrooms &
onions,
Manatee Lodge No. 31 402 15th Street East Issue No. 9 2016 Bradenton, Florida 34208 September 2016
Greetings Brothers,
It’s been with great pleasure to have the privilege of serving this
Lodge. Whether I am assisting one of the Lodge Officers with
some task, or working in the kitchen, I get a feeling of satisfaction
that I am doing something to support this lodge. The time spent
with Brothers practicing degree work, or training, always leads to
a sense of fellowship that is always gratifying.
I wanted to take this opportunity to reach out to our newest broth-
ers, especially those coming through the degrees. I know It’s a
little intimidating, joining the oldest, most prestigious fraternal
organization in the world, while not really knowing many people.
It took me a few years to find my place in this lodge, little by lit-
tle, making connections that slowly developed into friendships
with many other brothers. I finally came to realize that all it took
was a smile, or a handshake, and a little small talk to break the ice
with many of the brothers. We were all there once ourselves.
It also took a commitment to make the time to participate. I have
come to learn that the most valuable thing I can give anyone is my
time. So I give time to my lodge, and all its worthy brothers not
only because I am obligated to do so, but because I know that it
will come back in dividends later. Service to this lodge is service
to my brothers, both those who are here, and those yet to come.
The world needs Masons now more than ever. Your lodge needs
you now more than ever as we continue to grow.
So please make every effort to come to the dinners, come to train-
ing, and spend some time in the kitchen and eating dinner with the
other brothers. Your efforts will be rewarded with the friendship
and comradely you desire, that which our fraternity is so willing
to give.
I look forward to seeing you soon
Anthony R DiMauro Jr
Junior Steward.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Advanced Catechism Class
On the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
James Albritton will be holding catechism for catechism instruc-
tors and those who intend to be come instructors, however all are
welcome.
************************************* Manatee lodge 31 will be hosting a play on October 23 AT 3:00
as a FUN – FUND raiser.
THIS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
So bring your family and friends.
A ROSE UPON THE ALTAR
The play is about 75 minutes long and will be followed with
drinks and deserts in the dining room.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR AUGUST
Our goal is to try and get everyone we can set up before that
30 day deadline.
Kyle Bachman and Tom Carter will be at the lodge with
camera and computer on Mon Sept. 19th before the
meeting and Sat. Sept. 24th from 10 am - 2 pm to help
anyone set up their profile.
Please bring your dues card!
OPEN BOOK DATES
At Sarasota 147
Instructors with or without their students should
take
advantage of this opportunity as often as possible. Saturday, September 10th
Saturday, October 8th
Saturday, November 12th
Saturday, December 17th
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TENTATIVE DDGM’S SCHEDULE FOR 2016
Wednesday September 14 North Port Lodge No.
Florida Grand Lodge Officers
MW Steven P. Boring , Grand Master
RWRon Baber, DDGM
R W Barry D Hart District Instructor
Manatee Lodge No. 31 2015 Officers
Worshipful Master Doug Dobbs 941-545-1726
Senior Warden Kyle B. Bachman 941-518-6081
Junior Warden Tom Carter 941-993-7911
Treasurer* W Mike Olson, PM 941-361-3084
Secretary* RH George Benjamin, PM
941-713-7856
Chaplain WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-524-8333
Marshal W John Steiner, PM 941-232-4927
Senior Deacon Matt Steiner 941-742-8784
Junior Deacon Lazaro Diaz 1-732-318-0014
Senior Steward Nick Evans 941-580-4075
Junior Steward Anthony DiMauro 941-747-8865
Tyler* R W Ron Baber, DDGM 941-748-7938
Assistant Tyler* Ken Ammons 941-238-8828
(* Officer Previously Installed)
2016 LODGE APPOINTMENTS
Lodge Instructor R W Ron Baber, PM 941-748-7938
Funeral Committee WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-756-6298
Publicity Chairman NICK EVANS
Lodge Mentor Tracy Junior Martin
GL Masonic Education R James Fleming, PM
Lodge Masonic Education Mike McCullough
GL Fundraiser Ken Ammons
Lodge Betterment Bill Dickey
Lodge Betterment Zach Humphries
Lodge Work & Instruction J.J. Albritton
Civic Improvement Andy Richardson
Lodge Property & Maintenance Chad Terrell
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Finance Committee Kyle B Bachman 941-518-6081
Vigilance Committee Tom Carter 941-993-7911
Petitions Committee Tom Carter 941-993-7911
Education Committee RH Jim Fleming 414-350-6061
Mike McCullough
Board of Relief WM Doug Dobbs 941-545-1726
Committee on Charity WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-524-8333
Committee on Lodge Property Tom Carter 941-993-7911
Investigation Committee Tom Carter 941-993-7911
Matt Steiner 941-742-8784
Funeral Committee WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-524-8333
Lodge Instruction R W Ron Baber, DDGM 941-748-7938
Trestle Board Bill Dunning 941-504-5195
Website Editor Kyle B Bachman 941-518-6081
John E. Hokanson Edwin T. Holman Ryan P. Johnson Hutton G. Lewis Stanley Preston Kenneth Reese, Sr. Joseph S. Rowland Alessio Ruggiero Nicolas A. Ruggiero Thomas A. Simpkins Theodore R. Simpkins, II Robert J. Springer Billy Staffiles KYLE B Bachman
1960 Milton M. Stewart 1990 George J. Vomvoris 2006 John E. Hokanson
1965 John G. Collins 1993 Byron P. Barton 2007 Charles A. Keeler
1967 Wallace R. Davis 1994 Marc B. Gilner 2008 Robert Coverdale
1968 Glen E. Boeschen 1996 Ronald E. Baber 2009 Albert Thurman
1973 James P. Sellers 1998 Earl T. Hasenflu 2010 Brian Johnsen
1976 George V. Benjamin 2000 Charles M. Reibold 2011 Earl Dennis
1978 John G. Breese 2001 Elwood H. Williams 2012 Mike Grimes
1983 Riley M. Hardy 2002 Joseph S. Rowland 2013 Les Ruggiero
1984 Dozier K. Walker 2003 Theodore R. Simpkins 2014 Joe Fenton
1987 Thomas A. Simpkins 2004 Wilbert L. Anders 2015 John Steiner
1989 Gary E. Carter 2005 Richard A. Cooper
Perpetual Members
Kenneth E. Ammons Wilbert L. Anders, Jr. Mark A. Atkinson Ronald E. Baber George V. Benjamin Brady W. Chapman John G. Collins Robert B. Coverdale Earl W. Dennis, Jr. Douglas W. Dobbs Michael R. Dobbs Joseph K. Fenton Earl M. Grimes
Living Past Masters
Clifford’s Antiques & Collectables
Timothy F. Clifford Certified Appraiser
cell: (941) 545-4133 [email protected]
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ADVERTISE HERE AND SUPPORT THE TRESTLE BOARD. FOR ONLY $25,
YOUR LISTING WILL RUN FOR ALL OF 2015!
SEND CHECK AND YOUR DESIRED LISTING INFORMATION TO: Manatee Lodge #31, P.O. Box 9304, Bradenton, FL 34206
or bring them to the lodge and see the Worshipful Master, Secretary, or Trestle board Editor
Thank you to our Trestle Board Business Sponsors!!
YOUR COMPANY
HERE
YOUR COMPANY
HERE
Gator stamping International. Inc.
6610 63 Street East
Sarasota, Florida 34243 941-753-9598
Michael H. Smith Investment Advisor
6350 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. Suite 101
Longboat Key, FL 34228 voice: (941) 383-2300
George Benjamin ADR P.O. Box 1698
Bradenton, Florida 34206-1698 941-845-4660
941-845-4661 (fax) 941-713-7856 (cell)
Mike Norman Realty, Inc. 3101 GULF DR.
HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 CHAD TERRELL
Sales Associate
941-778-6696 cell 941-920-0890 800-367-1617 fax 941-778-4364
YOUR COMPANY
HERE
Anders Home Services, Inc.
Home Care For Snowbirds 2806 56th Ave Cir E Bradenton, FL 34203
voice: (941) 753-3486 voice: (941) 705-0751
Nick Evans
Photography Phone (941)-580-4075
Fax (941-896-8926
[email protected] www.NickEvansphotography.com
Sammy Simpkins Funeral Director
Griffith-Cline Funeral Home
720 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205
Voice 941-748-1011 [email protected]
PLATINUM CLUB ($75.00+ ) Ken & Karen Ammons - Edwin & Carol Holman - Les & Carol Ruggiero
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Carter - Anthony DiMauro
GOLD CLUB ($50.00—$74.99) John and Roberta Collins
Trestle Board Sponsors 2015
SILVER CLUB ($25.00—$49.99) PM Bill Delgarno,
REGIONS BANK Anthony R. DiMauro, Jr.
Branch manager Manatee avenue office
4401 Manatee Avenue W. 941-747-8865
Fax 941-747-5789 [email protected]
PETITIONS UNDER INVESTIGATION: Gerodo Carmona — Degrees,
Steve Lakner — degrees, — degrees
Douglas Cobb for Reinstatement
WAITING TO BE INITIATIONED:
John Webster Brown
E.A’s PREPARING FOR CATECHISM PROFICIENCIES: Ihsan Daifallah, Allen Patrick Donahue, Raymond Scott Gingrich, Michael Shannon Glasgow, Curtis M Mahoney, Sr.
Joseph Robert Shannon, James Warren Weber, William B Wiedeman
Gordon Ellsworth Govalet -William Arthur Shuttleworth -Colin Elliott Snowball
MM’s PREPARING FOR CATECHISM PROFICIENCIES:
William Allen Dickey, Zachary Joseph Humphries, Tracy Junior Martin, Andy J. Richardson
Donald Ray Simmons, Shawn J Long.
Manatee Chapter 14 Order of the Eastern Star
Stated meetings on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Worthy Matron Glenda Dunning 941-504-5194 [email protected]
Worthy Patron James Fleming 414-350-6061 jdf [email protected]
Associate Matron Kathy Rodd 941-776-0937 [email protected] Associate Patron Bob Rodd 941-776-0937 [email protected] Secretary Bill Dunning 941-504-5195 [email protected]
Treasurer David Rowe 941-748-6025
Marshal Courtney Murkerson
Chaplain Mike Olson 941-361-3084
Warder Barbra Roberge
Sentinel Gil Carlsen [email protected]
Our Masonic Family
MANATEE YORK RITE
Why three burning tapers about the Altar?
How will the Master’s word be found?
Fill in the gaps left by the first three
Degrees.
Join Manatee York Rite and get the
answers to these questions and more.
For more information contact
Butch Thurman at
September Masonic Birthdays
David earl Clark Sr. 9/24/51
Howard Watson Walls 9/23/1957
Gilbert Charlie Pierola 9/20/1960
Charles Michael Olson 9/7/1971
Richard wayne Carter 9/23/74
Thomas Matthew Burton JR. 9/24/1977
William Walter Horn 9/24/1977
William Parker Dixon Sr. 9/26/1977
Roger Woolford Hall 9/26/1977
Angus Morrison 9/4/1981
Samuel Kent Dodd 9/22/84
William Charles Godfrey 9/22/84
Bruce Alan Meade 9/14/1992
William Karl Hensley 9/26/1992
Albert William Thurman9/7/1995
Clinton Chapman 9/7/1996
Wilbert Leroy Anders Jr. 9/25/1999
David Lee Davis 9/25/1999
Anthony William Dupont Jr. 9/13/2008
Walter Ronnie Edwards 9/13/2008
Christopher Antony Metzger 9/13/2008
Alessio Reggiero 9/13/2008
**************************************************
Special Olympics Area Bowling
Oct. 8th from 9am - 4pm
We are Needing Volunteers
First, Second, or
All Day Shifts. For Preregistration call Bill Dunning @
941.504 5195
The DDGM will be present to
hand out awards.
Go Paperless! Help Support Our Lodge by choosing to receive
your copy of the Trestle Board by email.
Win A Perpetual
Membership! Series 2!!
Only 80 tickets will be sold! Tickets are $25,
and you can purchase more than 1 ticket (depending on
availability).
Members of other Lodge’s can play, but a maximum
value of $1600.00 will be awarded for a Perpetual
Membership in their particular Lodge.
These tickets are selling fast, and the odds are great!
We will hold the drawing when all 80 tickets have sold.
Tickets can be purchased at any Manatee Lodge
meeting, or by mailing a check to Manatee Lodge No.
31, F&AM to P.O. Box 9304, Bradenton, FL 34206. Your
ticked will be issued as soon as your check is received,
and sent to you by return mail.
Win An Annual Membership!
Raffle tickets are on sale at the Tyler's station at every
Stated or Called meeting of Manatee Lodge. 50 tickets
will be sold at $2.00 each, and then a drawing for that
batch of 50 tickets will be the same evening if it is a
Stated Communication, or if it is a Called Communica-
tion, the drawing will be held at the next Stated Meet-
ing. Prize is a certificate redeemable for the following
year’s dues ($80.00 value). For example, tickets cur-
rently being sold are for 2017 dues, and ongoing raffles
for 2017 dues will continue until dues notices for 2017
are mailed out in October of 2016. After that date raf-
fles will continue, but will be for certificates redeem-
able for 2018 dues. In addition, because of the low
value of each ticket, records of individual sales will not
be maintained as in the Perpetual Membership raf-
fles. Therefore, the winning ticket holder MUST present
his stub to win. If he cannot produce the ticket stub
after the drawing or within 30 days of publication of the
winning ticket number in the Trestle Board, the drawn
ticket will be considered void, and a new ticket will be
drawn from that same batch.
ALL MEMBERSHIP RAFFLES TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The temple CLUB MEMBERS
OES CHAPTER #14
BRIAN JOHNSON,
GEORGE BENJAMIN,
JOHN & ROBERTA
COLLINS,
ASDOLLAH LIVANI,
PALMETTO LODGE #110,
DONATIONS OF $100.00 OR MORE TO THE BUILDING FUND
If you have moved, OR have a new email address please inform the LODGE SECRETARY via mail to
the address above or email to [email protected]
You can also email the trestle editor at [email protected]
YOU CAN SAVE THE LODGE MAILING COST BY RE-CEIVING THE TRESTLE BOARD VIA EMAIL
All returned mail will be deleted from mailing list.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
4 5
Due to Labor Day
Holiday the Officers
Meeting will be on
Tuesday Sept. 6th Bro. Bachman will
have a special report
on Budget and
Financial Situation.
6 MANATEE 14 OES DARK
Officers
Meeting
7 8 9 10 WORK DAY
OPEN BOOK
Sarasota 147
11
Scottish Rite Dinner
410.00 RSVP by 9-2-
16 813-886-0578
The Grand Master will be present
12
Scottish Rite recogni-
tion
Dinner @5:45 meeting
6:45
13 Officers meeting
At 6 PM
followed by Fellow
craft practice
14 DDGM VISIT
NORTH PORT
LODGE No. 406
15 16 17
18 Masonic
Education
Monday
September 19
Before
Stated Meeting
19 MANATEE 31
JR WARDEN’S
DINNER
FOLLOW BY
STATED
MEETING
20 MANATEE 14 OES Now only has one
stated meeting per
month
DINNER AT 6
FOLLOWED BY A STATED MEETING
AT 7 PM.
21 22 6:45 pm Master
Mason meeting
Sarasota 147
Followed by
School of
instruction
23 MANATEE 14
OES
REHEARSAL
FOR
OFFICIAL VISIT
OCTOBER 4th.
24 BR. KYLE AND BR. TOM AT LODGE 10
AM TO 2 PM TO
HELP WITH YOUR
PROFILE FOR THE
CIRCUMSCRIBE PROGRAM BRING
YOUR DUES CARD.
25 26 Fellow Craft
Practice 6 PM
27 28 29 30
September 2016
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
2 3 MANATEE 31
6:00 PM
STEAK DINNER
STATED
MEETING
7:30
4 OFFICIAL VISIT
DINNER AT
OLIVE GARDEN
ON 14TH ST.
6 PM
5 6 7 8 MSCO BOWLING OUR DDGM WILL
BE PRESENT
OPEN BOOK
Sarasota 147
9 10 Fellow Craft
Practice 6 PM
11 12 Fellow Craft
Practice 6 PM
13 14 15
16 17 MANATEE 31
JR WARDEN’S
DINNER
FOLLOW BY
STATED
MEETING
18 19 20 21 22
23 The Play
A Rose upon
the Altar
3:00 drinks and
desert after OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
24 Fellow Craft
Practice 6 PM
25 26 Fellow Craft
Practice 6 PM
27 The last MM
Association meet-
ing 6:45 Venice
lodge #301 School
of instruction after
28 29
30 31
October 2016
Manatee Lodge No. 31 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida P.O. Box 9304 Bradenton, Florida 34206 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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Meeting,
Enjoy some
Fellowship with
Your fraternity
Brothers
URGENT NOTICE
Brothers,
The lodge is now active for the new dues card and membership tracking application “Cir-cumscribe”. This program will provide all members with a permanent plastic dues card, with photo. It will also allow you to pay your dues via the Internet. It is of the utmost importance that you log in to your account, to verify your information and upload a photo. We have a short 30 day dead line. If you have not uploaded a photo by then you will be getting a blank dues card. Replacement dues cards will cost $5.
Our goal is to try and get everyone we can set up before that 30 day deadline. Kyle Bachman and Tom Carter will be at the lodge with camera and computer on Mon Sept. 19th before the meeting and Sat. Sept. 24th from 10am - 2pm to help anyone set up their profile. Please bring your dues card!
If you have any questions / issues, please contact Brother Bachman @ 941.518.6081
To Log in to Circumscribe, Please follow these instructions:
• Open your Internet Browser and Navigate to: https://glfl.circumscribe.net
•You will be prompted to change both username and password.
• Once you’ve updated these, you will be required to log back in with the new credentials.
• After logging back in click on the “Profile” button, review your contact information and upload a photo.
• Enter your default Username:
• Enter your default password:
FL + Your Grand Lodge Number + @changeyouremail.info
FL + Your Grand Lodge Number
Your NEW username should be any email address that you frequently use or have access to
When selecting a photo, choose one fitting for a Drivers License or Passport.
(example: [email protected])
(example: FL1234567)
Your NEW password must have atleast 8 characters and 1 number
NOTE: Your Grand Lodge Number is found on your current dues card.