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An Official Publication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of Florida

Copyright Grand Lodge of Florida, 2011, All Rights Reserved.

220 NorthOceanStreet*Jacksonville,FL32202Phone:800375-2339Fax:904632-3865


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Grand Lodge Officers2012-2013GRAND MASTER

MW J. L. George Aladro(Palm Bay)

DEPUTY GRAND MASTERRW Danny R. Griffith(Orange Park)

SENIOR GRAND WARDENRW James W. Ford

(Valrico)JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN

RW Stephen Boring(Deland)

GRAND TREASURERMW Elmer G. Coffman, P.G.M.

(Orange Park)GRAND SECRETARY

MW Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M.(Jacksonville)

AllsubmissionsforfutureissuesofTheFloridaMason and

E-News should be sent to

LarryDuff,Stae Chairman

Public Relations & Publicity

Ph: 352-874-2164

E-Mail: [email protected]

Pilgrimage Day 2013 was a tremendous success, thResidents and Staff appreciate the efforts of all those whparticipated.

We are in awe of the many ways in which Lady BonniAladro's Masonic Home Project has benefited the Residentand overall beauty of the Home.

We appreciate all the dedication that she and the GranMaster put into this effort and your generous donations.

The Residents have always enjoyed spending time on thefront porch, but even more so now! Lady Bonnie AladroProject has brought Residents outside to appreciate the fresair, sunshine, and good conversation.

Pilgrimage Day at the The Masonic Home of Florida ialways a special day with the unveiling of the First LadyProject, a time to see old friends and make new friends, greafood, a car show, live entertainment and much more.

It also affords us an opportunity to sit and talk to ThMasonic Home residents and staff. The 2014 Pilgrimage Dawill be no different. When the dates are announced, makplans to attend, sit and talk with the residents and staff anyou will learn and see whyThe Masonic Home of Florida itruly a special place and needs our continued support.

For this issue, Thanks goes out to the photographers whcaptured the events during this years Pilgrimage Day.

Public Relations & Publicity Committee2012-2013

2012 - 2013Deadlines:

The Florida Mason& Masonic Lifestyles

Vol. 6 Issue 1 - Summer2013

Submission date

March13,2013

Print Date

May10,2013

E-News

Submission Date - March 18

Distribution - April 1st , 2013


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First Lady Bonnie Aladro thanking all

who contributed to the improvementsmade at The Masonic Home during thededication ceremony.


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2012-2013 Grand Master of Masons of FloridaMost Worshipful J. L. (George) Aladro and Lady Bonnie Aladro


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W. GRAND ORATOR

R. W. GEORGE WAAS

PENS

AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR

R.W. George Waas, current W. Grand Orator and

2010 PDDGM (Dist. 7), has written his autobiographyand memoir, recounting his more than 40-year career

as a news reporter and lawyer, as well as his Masonicactivities, crediting his work with the Masons as

enriching his retirement years.

His book is entitled "Retired...And Loving It!!!" andwas published recently by AuthorHouse Book

Publishing Company.My first thought was 'Why do I want to do this'?

I'm not rich, famous or notorious; I haven't survived

years of drug or alcohol abuse. I can't sing, dance or act.

Who am I to write an autobiography/memoir? But themore I thought about it, the more I realized that I could

do something special for my family. My oldestdaughter is heavily into ancestry research, and I wanted

to help that project along as well," Waas said.

"I also realized that history is about people, and eachperson has a story to tell that is unique; no two people

live the same lives. I thought that if I persevered anddid this, it might inspire others to tell their stories. And

if I can write a book about my life, believe me, anyone

can write one about his or her life," he said.

R.W. George divides his work into 11 chapters inwhich he discusses his family background; his wife,

children and grandchildren; his "life so far;" his last job;his last few months on the public payroll; personal

observations; retirement anxiety; health issues;

retirement: two big myths, a few facts and "my plan;"

positive thinking, values and leadership; and not-so-

final final thoughts.Much of his writing centers on his involvement

with the Masons. R.W. George traces his firstinvolvement with Masonry in 1981 to his appointment

as W. Grand Orator. "Being a Mason means so very

much to me. I have made many lifelong friends, and

retirement means adding to this growing list. Being aMason assures an active retirement not only for me,

but for my wife Harriet as well. The Masons make upa family oriented fraternity, and we eagerly look

forward to continued involvement in the activities

which are the hallmark of this great organization ofwhich I am honored to be a part," Waas said.

The book is available in hard cover, soft cover and

electronic version on AuthorHouse's website "click onBookstore, type in my last name next to 'Research' and

scroll down"), as well as from Barnes & Noble and

Amazon.com.


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