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Meetings Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Masonic Memorial Temple
2200 West Mesquite Ave. (Rancho & US-95) Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
www.nellislodge46.org
(702)387-0046
A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46
Dispensation: November 10, 1962
Chartered November 12, 1963
Volume 49 Issue No. 9 NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year
November
December
2012
Grand Lodge November 11-12-13, 2012
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Most Worshipful
Hans J. Scheurer Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
PAST GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Most Worshipful Donald G. Hines*
Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
Most Worshipful William B. Berk
Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
Right Worshipful Dale K. Dean Sr.
Past Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Nevada
* Signifies a Deceased Brother
3 Year
Michael J. Clark, P.M.
2 Year
Arcangelo O. Cocco, P.M.
1 Year
Gerald McCorkle, P.M.
2011 Nellis Lodge Trustees
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Scott Keiser (Kelly)
Worshipful Master
(702) 465-8633
W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M.
Senior Warden
(702)525-4395
Harold Scalzo, Jr. (Janet)
Junior Warden
(702)336-8461
W. Bro. John Feustel, PM (Paula)
Treasurer
(702) 379-2992
W. Bro. James T. Greely, PM (Alice)
Secretary
(702) 604-5542
Miguel Zavala (Nichole)
Senior Deacon
(702)578-1945
Jason Turner (Jennifer)
Junior Deacon
(702)845-8768
W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco, P.M.
(Pam)
Chaplain
(702)339-5477
Christopher Rothwell (Mui)
Marshall
(702)809-9616
Joseph Wines
Senior Steward
(702)513-4205
W. Bro. David Lublin, P.M.
Junior Steward
(702)858-1448
Frank Joseph (Wanda)
Tyler
(702) 656-4564
Grant Jay
Master of Ceremonies
(702)210-6822
Kevin Lopez
Master of Ceremonies
(480)323-8081
Travis Lindsey
Historian
(702)334-0254
W. Bro. R. Samuel Ruiz, P.M.
Deputy Grand Lecturer
(702)325-8075
2012 Officer Line
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Nellis Lodge Past Masters
Albert Schouten
Donald G. Hines*
Albert W. Cutler*
Joseph Bureski*
Virgil M. Babbs*
Ivan H. Joyce, Sr.*
Herbert T. Edgar*
Robert P. Braner*
Woodrow W. Thompson*
William B. Berk
Robert E. Broughton
Donald L. Vines
Stuart E. Pirie*
Richard C. Ehrensing*
Walter T. Jones*
Charles R. Rinehart*
William J. Schoenholzer*
Gerald H. McCorkle
Robert B. Riggs
Dale K. Dean Sr.
Stephen M. Thompson
Billy R. Huffman*
John C. Richardson
Theodore M. West*
John W. Startt, III
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
Alan J. Clark
Harold R. Hamilton
John Kiehlbaugh
Gerry Cunningham*
Bart Bonar
Michael Holmstrom
Craig Johnson
Fred Barr
Jeff Byrne
Scutter Newton
John Messana
Andrew D. Craig
Terry Robertson
David Swallow
John Feustel
Sam Ruiz
Franklin E. Merica
Ray Troche
James T. Greely
John Gjonola
Michael J. Clark
Bjorn E. Sundquist
Arcangelo O. Cocco
Michael J. Clark
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Past Masters by Affiliation
Albert Fischer
Franklin E. Merica
Shibli Sawalha
Frank Fiedler
David Lublin
Frank Heyer
* Signifies a Deceased Brother
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The end of the year is almost here. We still have work to do - there are degrees to perform and planning to do for next years 50th. 2013 should be a very exciting year. The incoming Master will need as much help as he can get. I must say it has been an honor to serve Nellis this year. I'm so very proud that my brethren chose me to serve. I can honestly tell you that being Master of Nellis has been an experience of a lifetime. It has been many things I expected and many things I did not. Most of all being Master has taught me what brotherly love is about. Men, brothers, doing -not just saying, the tenets of Freemasonry. These brothers have proved by their actions that their words have meaning and power, what a wonderful thing to partake in. Also, there have been times when I have made decisions that some have not agreed with but, regardless they have stood by my side, knowing that any decisions I have made were what I believed were in the best interest of Masonry and especially Nellis. I can tell you the Past Masters have have stepped up all year long and have been an invaluable recourse not only volunteering but for advice without expecting anything in return. There are many many brothers who deserve thanks and my eternal gratitude, especially my officers and those who have always stepped up to take on parts in degrees and those brothers who have set up lodge and helped our wonderful Junior Warden Harold Scalzo with preparing our meals. My brothers thank you so much.
Scott Keiser
Worshipful
Master 2012
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Brethren – I’m pleased to say that the objectives we set for the remainder of this year are finally being met as evidenced by the EA Degree we did on October 16
th. As
you all know Grand Lodge is coming up and this will mean that we may only get one more degree in by the end of the year. I want to remind all of the upcoming officers to be proficient in their parts as we have so much work ahead of us. Next year is Nellis Lodge’s Golden anniversary and we have a lot planned. If anyone has any suggestions for this prestigious landmark event, please let Jim or I know and we will see if it is something we could consider doing. I'll close with this thought: "Remember, if you need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm ....As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others”. Fraternally, Jeff Byrne, P.M. Senior Warden
Senior Warden
W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M.
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Brethren,
Wow, the end of the year is rapidly approaching! I would like once again to thank all who have supported me this year. I couldn’t have done it without all of you. I just wanted each of you to know that you are appreciated and a mere "Thank You" doesn't quite seem to be enough sometimes.
I would also like to thank all the members who have been coming out to see and participate in all of the degrees. If you haven’t seen the fine work all of your officers are doing, then you owe it to yourself to come on down. Support your Lodge in all of its activities.
November will start our Holiday Season with the celebration of Thanksgiving. We as Americans have so much to be thankful for. We are allowed the freedom to love whom we wish, pray when and where we desire, celebrate whatever we like, live and be buried where we choose. During this upcoming Holiday Season, pause and remember those who place their lives in peril in order that we may have these freedoms. Remember those who have come home, those who are still over there and the ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice for us.
Congratulations to all the many candidates that have received your degrees. This year
Fraternally
Harold
Junior Warden
Junior Warden Harold Scalzo, Jr.
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November & December 2012
In the Forefront Spreading Light
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Scottish Rite 1 2 3
4 5 Stated 6
Communication
7 8 9 10
11
Grand Lodge
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Grand Lodge
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Grand Lodge
14 15 16 17
18 19 EA DEGREE 20 21 22
THANKSGIVING
23 24
25 26 Dark—27
Degree if
Necessary
28 29 30 DECEMBER 1
2 3 Stated 4
Communication
Election of
Officers
5 6 7 8
9 10 Installation 11
Of Officers
2013
12 13 14 15
The 148th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Nevada will be held on November 11-12-13,
2012
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November & December 2012
In the Forefront Spreading Light
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Scottish Rite 1 2 3
4 5 Stated 6
Communication
7 8 9 10
11
Grand Lodge
12
Grand Lodge
13
Grand Lodge
14 15 16 17
18 19 EA DEGREE 20 21 22
THANKSGIVING
23 24
25 26 Dark—27
Degree if
Necessary
28 29 30 DECEMBER 1
2 3 Stated 4
Communication
Election of
Officers
5 6 7 8
9 10 Installation 11
Of Officers
2013
12 13 14 15
The 148th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Nevada will be held on November 11-12-13,
2012
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(702) 592-9249
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THE MASONIC MEMORIAL TEMPLE IS NOW
OFFERING RENTAL STORAGE SPACE!!
Conveniently located at the MMT this will be a first come first served
opportunity for any Mason that needs a storage unit. Time is limited
because when they’re gone THEY’RE GONE!
Remember there is limited availability.
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There are a couple of Masons though, that I would like to point to directly and give special thanks: Worshipful Jeff Byrnes and Worshipful Jim Greely. I can't begin to list all things they have done to assist me and more impor-tantly serve Nellis. Both of them have work diligently and hard without care for recognition or reward. Please be sure to thank yourselves, brothers of Nellis, and the Officers of Nellis for their serves and great care they have given to our fraternity and Nellis in 2012 year. Gratitude completes the circle of giving. My brethren be Well, God Bless, and Thank you All. Scott Keiser
Worshipful Master
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Thanksgiving for Masons
Thanksgiving time is once more here, time to get together
and check the score, maybe even drink some beer.
Lucky for us this year we had no bombs falling on our homes. Sadly
we did have some attacks on our troops.
Our floods were small and our earthquakes inconsequential.
We were not particularly thirsty, though it was extremely hot. It did
not appear that we particularly hungry, although some of god’s crea-
tures certainly were.
Some were made ill by medicines intended to cure, but our health was
mostly good and our homes were secure.
We had no dictator dispensing the cure or wantonly invading our pri-
vate liquor’, well, almost.
Money was tight and jobs were slight.
There are many outside who will need a helping hand. It is right that
we recognize this and help as much as we can.
Sadly, one only need look to see hardship these days.
Thank god for our families and our friends our homes and our jobs.
We are set apart in this country, where people are free.
We blessed few will continue to dwell together in unity and enjoy all
of the richness and happiness of our fraternity.
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Christmas for Masons
It is time again to take out your wallet and buy some gear. Time again to spend
like there is no tomorrow.
The kids will most appreciate your Christmas spirit (about ten minutes), feel
your goodwill and see your good cheer.
You may be embarrassed to think what amount you might spend, and should try
to forget about it as soon as you can. You will probably feel better when it is
over and just before you get the bill in the mail.
It will be a wonderful time when Santa comes down the chimney this year
But the presents will be wrapped and under the tree. There will be cookies and
milk on the mantle, just in case for Santa. The tree will sparkle and glow. The
air will be crisp and as sharp as a knife.
The morning will wait and hang like a long frost. It will take forever for the sun
to come up. The children will not sleep!
Any small noise must be investigated. After all, someone could be trying to steal
the presents! Or even worse it could be your brother trying to sneak a peek at
your present! Oh my God!
It is difficult for a person to fully appreciate the warmth and goodness a child
feels when experiencing a Christmas like this, unless he or she has also had such
an experience.
We could each think of those who this Christmas, may not have much of an op-
portunity for such a wonderful day. Maybe we can make it happen.
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Brian Kundinger 12/15
Chris Lee 12/29
David Lublin 12/25
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Al Schouten 12/22
Kevin Smith 12/16
Bjorn Sundquist 12/30
Allen Taylor 12/16
Jeff Wells 12/28
Harvey Williams 12/12
Timothy Woods 12/10
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2012 COMMITTEES COGNIZANCE
W. Bro. Terry Robertson, W. Bro. David Swallow & W. Bro. John Gjonola
DELINQUENCY
W. Bro. James Greely, W. Bro. Scott Keiser, W. Bro. John Feustel,
Bob Kinniburgh & W. Bro. Mike Clark.
EDUCATION & INVESTIGATIONS
W. Bro. Jerry McCorkle,
Bro. Robert Kinniburgh
TRESTLEBOARD
Bro. Harold Scalzo, Jr., W. Bro. James Greely,
TELEPHONE
W. Bro Scott Keiser & All Line Officers
FUNDRAISING
W. Bro. David Lublin, W. Bro. Jeff Byrne & Harold Scalzo Jr.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
W. Bro. John Feustel
HELLDORADO PARADE
W. Bro. John Gjonola
RUSTY NAIL & HIGH 12 CLUB
W. Bro. David Swallow
RITUAL & DEGREE
W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, W. Bro. David Swallow, & W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco