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Blue Slipper
Punta Gorda Lodge No.115
Chartered January 21, 1890
Newsletter Date : March 2019 Volume 129, Issue 3
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Inside this issue:
From the East 2
From the West 2
From the South 2
Secretary's Desk 3
Chaplin’s Corner 4
Officers Installation 4
Surrounding
Area Lodges
5
O n February 16th Punta Gorda Masonic Lodge held the anticipated event of
the blue slipper for many of our members. The Lodge had a good turnout
of Brothers, wives and families. The event was a black-tie affair in which
the loved ones of the Masonic Brother were able to attend this special
evening. It is an event in which mostly wives and their loved ones are presented and
evening of dedication to those that support many of the men in this Fraternity. The
evening included a fine dining experience which dinner was served and cooked by one
of our own in-house chef Brother S.W. Sean Williamson. The evening had further con-
tinued with W.M. David Summers and the officers providing dialogue on the im-
portance of the Fraternity and the significance of the blue slipper. This truly is an event
dedicated to those women in our Brothers lives. A special thank you goes out P.M.
Chris Depass and to all the volunteers that participate in making this event a special
evening for all, without your support this could not be possible.
B rethren, It is March al-ready, don't forget to stay hydrated and use
a good sunscreen; pull out the grills. February was a very good month with sever-al accomplishments. It was a rocky start however, as we had to plan for the funeral of our departed brother Jerry Gordin; thank you for so many brothers that came to support his family and brothers alike. Brother (Doc) Joe Ravid hosted a magnificent evening for ma-sonic brothers to come together and experience some of the finest cigar’s money can buy at Punta Gorda's nicest cigar club; Havana Tranquility! Brother Adam Soucier was the winner of a beautifully hand-crafted
cigar humidor. Special thank you to honor guest and co-host by CEO/Owner of Hiram & Solomon Cigars, Brother Fouad Kashouty. www.HiramandSolomonCigars.com The Blue Slipper was planned and very nicely done. The food was spectacular, of course we had a V.I.P. Chef; thank you Brother S.W. Sean Williamson assisted with the service staff for the evening brothers Ron George and Charlie Mooney. The decorations were very nice with help from many brothers. The harpist was amazing and a huge thank you goes out to the following broth-ers; Roger McCallum, Dave Naples, Chris DePass (PM), and their wives. (Kayla too) Thank you to my wife (Amy)
also, my personal organizer! Brother David Ahlborn had very bad news with three deaths, all passed in a few weeks. Please continue to keep his family in your prayers. We then went to Sarasota Lodge #147 for our brothers Sam Hoagland, David Zakikian and Wayne Filyaw who were passed to the Fellow Craft De-gree. Thank you, W. M. Ramon Hernandez-Ron and his offic-ers, RWDDGM Doug Dobbs helped with the brothers and RWDDGM Barry Hart delivered an amazing lecture. Congratulations all. Brother Wayne Engberech is in the process of attempting to gain admission to the Mason-
brothers converge for vaca-tion as well as to escape the harsh winters of their home states is truly a blessing. We even have our very own Past Master who is Romanian. I would like to do more visit to the surrounding lodges and cordially invite you to be a part of the fun. There is a big trip I would love to take this August to
W e are called traveling men, one of my favorite things
to do in Masonry is visit other lodges. To me it is fascinating to see how we are all different but the same. Good men working to better ourselves and those around us. To be in a part of the country where so many
From the South
Union lodge in Tennessee where they will host a cave degree near Chattanooga. Sincerely, Junior Warden P.M. Chris DePass
From the East
From the West
faith and fear into love. Senior Warden Sean Williamson B
rothers, All I have for you this month is a quote from
Bro. Manly P. Hall When, the mob governs, man is ruled by ignorance; when the church governs man is ruled by supersti-tion; when the state gov-erns, he is ruled by fear; Before man can live in harmony and understand-ing; ignorance must be transmitted into wisdom superstition into illumined
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“Remembering
our obligations in
all walks of life”
Continued on page 3..
G reetings Brothers: First of all, I want to touch on a subject that
comes up quite often. I have Brothers calling me con-cerning their dues card after they have paid their 2019 dues. Their telling me that they did not receive their card after paying their dues. If by chance you received a plas-tic dues card in the last year or so, you do have your dues card. There will be no more paper cards issued. This will be your permanent dues card from now on. So, when you pay your 2020 dues, and the years there after, you will not receive another card. If you have yet to receive your plastic card after paying your 2019 dues, contact Joe Gonza-
lez at: [email protected]. The next question I have been asked is how does it work? If you have received your plastic dues card, look on the back of it and you will see on the left side a broken-up square. That is a bar code. When you go to Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, etc., your card will be scanned with an app for the card. If it comes up a green arrow, that means your current on your dues. If a red X comes up, that means you have failed to pay your dues and you will be denied entry. Brothers, if you have yet to pay your 2019 dues, I would suggest you do so as soon as possi-ble. Also, I took a count on the Brothers who have yet to pay their 2019 dues and it
appears 1/3 of the Brothers of our Lodge have yet to pay. I believe starting in the June Trestleboard I will publish the names of those Brothers who still have yet to pay their 2019 dues in an at-tempt to hear from them and possibly finding out if they are having financial difficulties and could pos-sibly use some assistance. With that said, I hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Also hoping to see you in Lodge soon. Ron George Secretary
Secretary’s Desk
Chaplin’s Corner
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B rothers, This month I will provide a
quote by William Howard Taft.” The secret of Ma-sonry, like the secret of life, can be know only by those who seek it, serve it, live it. It cannot be uttered; it can only be felt and act-ed. It is, in fact, an open secret, and each man knows it according to his quest and capacity. Like all things worth knowing, no one can know it for another and no man can know it alone” David Naples Chaplin
ic Home of Florida. As I stated in the last meeting, I need any brother that can write a letter of reference on bring to the lodge so we can release his applica-tion for the Masonic Board the review. This is a very important matter brothers that I need you to support our brother in his time of need. Brother Ernie Rose (PM) has been very busy with several funerals and memorials. Hopefully this next month will not be busy in this area. Make sure you acknowledge and thank brother Rose for all his hard work. Thank you, Brother Ernie Rose for representing Punta Gorda Lodge #115 in a dignified and professional manner.
This a summary of the past month and I hope if you were not able to come to the lodge recent-ly, this can bring you out to enjoy a meal with your brethren and join us for lodge business and spreading the cement of brotherly. We are currently practic-ing for an Enter Appren-tice Degree and would be very pleased for your participation and support, brother Sean Williamson is coordinating all de-grees while I attend all matters of the lodge. Please take a minute to thank and congratulate him for his continued service to Punta Gorda Lodge #115. It is also time when I want to meet with all the committee
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Traveling Brothers
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Cape Coral No. 367 244 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7:30 Englewood No. 360 265 Pine Street Englewood, FL 34223 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 Lehigh Acres No. 344 1110 Ashlar Ave Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:30 Liberty Lodge No. 412 (Daylight) 402 15th Street East Bradenton, Florida 34208
2nd Saturday at 9:00 am at Manatee Masonic Lodge No. 31
Labelle No. 379 180 Jaycee/Lions Dr. Labelle, FL 33935 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7:30
Manatee No. 31 402 15th Street East Bradenton, Florida 34208
1st & 3rd Monday 7:30 Moore Haven No. 61 2nd Str. Moore Haven, FL 33471 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7:30 Noah No. 357 41 Willis Road North Ft. Myers, FL 33917 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:30 Peace River No. 66 909 North Oak Arcadia, FL 34266 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7:30 Phoenix No. 346
240 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, Florida 34237 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30
Sarasota Lodge No. 147
2160 Main Street Sarasota, FL
34237
2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:30
Sugarland No. 281 524 E. Sugarland Hwy Clewis-ton, FL 33440 1st and 3rd Thursdays 7:30 Tropical No. 56 10868 Metro Pkwy Ft. Myers, FL 33966 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 Venice No. 301 118 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34284 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:30 West Coast Masonic Lodge No. 409 520 30th Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34205 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30
chairmen so we can final-ize the committees and further plan the rest of the year. If you have a pas-sion within the lodge, this a great opportunity to be a vital part of your lodge and the inner workings as the lodge needs and wants to grow with a purpose for the future. Brethren, also please keep in mind that we practice on Mon-day evenings and this would be an excellent time join us and bring forth information from the community and brethren that don't make it to the lodge regularly. ALL BROTHERS are welcome and could use this as a chance to be more in-formed. Brother Charlie
Mooney has a Child ID Program scheduled for the Charlotte County School Board at the Charlotte Harbor School on March 14th, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. We will discuss the partic-ulars at the next stated communication March 07th and would gladly accept any help you can provide. Please keep in mind that many of our brother that do come out to help with the child ID it is time for the background checks to be updated and we will have the forms on hand at the next meet-ing. Our next scheduled Child ID will be at the lodge May the 4th. We are going to attempt to
also see if any brothers would be interested in a group spring baseball game. It was asked about other functions for brothers of which we have attempted many times throughout the past few years; if you have any ideas please bring your ideas to us. I have a very nice set of golf clubs also if any brothers want to think about a tournament or a few golf outings. Daylight savings time begins March 10th; don't forget to set your clocks or you may be late. March is the month to rec-ognize our 7th President of the United States of Ameri-ca, Andrew Jackson who
was the only president to pay the national debt off com-pletely. How is that for thought, if only today? I look forward to seeing many of you at the lodge soon my brothers, we have much in store and planned. Don't forget that your wives are also invited to all our meals and they can have a chance to socialize with other Brothers wives as well. Have a blessed month and the blessings of heaven rest upon each and every one of you and your families. Fraternally, Brother David Summers Worshipful Master
March Birthdays
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Punta Gorda 115 wishes our
Brothers A HAPPY Birthday
John C. Brake
Robert P. Cook
George C. Kretschman
Donald C. Moore
Raymond B. Rubin
Donald M. Schwartz Sr
Michael D Tirpak
Gerald J. Woelkers
Virgil T. Yonts
Blue Slipper Event
Proud Supporters of our Lodge
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Proudly Supporting Punta Gorda 115
Ray & Pat Rubin
We thank you for your support
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We formed with one mission in mind, to help feed/vaccinate the
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Masonic ART Scottish Rite Club
The Scottish Rite Club welcomes all Scottish
Rite Masons to come and join us.
Come and join us every 1st Tuesday of the month
Dinner begins at 6:00 pm
Meeting at 6:30 pm
We encourage you to support our members of the valley
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Spring York Rite Festival
April 13th & April 20th
The Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Myers
Spring Reunion 2019
Reunion Dates March 23rd & 20th, 2019
Starts at 7:00 A.M.
Brothers if you have any
interest in participating in
any of the committees as
a chair person please in-
form the chairman of your
desired interest.
Committee’s and Chairmen
Sickness & Distress
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Board of Relief Chairman: W. Steve Rizza Charity Chairman: Bro. Rick O’ Donnell Child ID Chairman: Bro. Charlie Mooney Dining & Refreshment Chairman: Bro. Sean Wil-liamson Finance Chairman: Bro. Da-vid Summers Funeral Chairman: P.M. Ernie Rose
Investigation Chairman: Bro. Micky Helbig Lodge Coach: Bro. David Naples Lodge Mentor: Bro. Sean Williamson Masonic Education Chair-man: W. Steve Rizza Petitions Chairman: P.M. Jonas Seda Property/Maintenance Chairman: Bro. Seam Wil-liamson
Sickness/Distress Chairman: Bro. David Naples
Vigilance Chairman: Bro.
Sean Williamson
R∴W∴ Richard Bayly (wife)
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P.M. Ray Rubin please keep in your prayers
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25349 Airport Rd.
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Stated Meetings:
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
at 7:30 PM
Dinner Served at 6:30 PM
Punta Gorda Lodge No.115
1884-1885 George Anderson 1889-1892 M.S. Lee 1893 JR Hector 1896 Albert W. Gilchrist 1897-1902 J.M. Samuel 1903 J. Johnson 1904 TJ Purdue 1905 J. Mezell 1906 R. I. Earnest 1907-1908 F.M. Cooper 1909 D.M. McQueen 1910 Arthur C. Jordan 1911-1913 C.W. Shaw 1914 S.E. Johnson 1915-1916 CW Shaw 1917-1918 R.W. Roundtree 1919 T.A. Stevens 1920-1921 J.M. Lipscomb 1922 L.E. Robinson 1923 Albert Hatch 1924 R. Deloach 1925 L.E. Mizey 1926 W.E. Guthrie 1927 Charles Curry 1928-1929 Cleaveland 1930 Henry Payne 1931 Arthur S. Taylor 1932 TJ Briggs 1933 D. F. Gibbons 1934 C. F. Cerny 1935 RJ Hyatt 1936 Arthur B Johnson 1937 W.L. Rose 1938 T. I. Kennedy 1939 M. E. Ingraham 1940 EJ McCann 1941 RB Shepard
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Punta Gorda Past Masters Page 11
1942 M. C. Giesey 1943Lamson A. Welherley 1944 Leo Wotitzky 1945 F.T. Gardener 1946 Albert S. Cleaveland 1947 C.W. White 1948 Joseph T. Manning 1949 John T. Rose 1950 Harry B. Curran 1951 E.W. Blanton 1952 Joyce L. Hindman 1953 Gerald D. Fetch 1954 JT Lawthorne 1955 W. A. Smith Sr 1956 George L. Minx 1957 Howard L. Mills 1958 EL Gorson 1959 Hugh C McGibbson 1960 C. T. Daniels 1961 George Bryant Jr 1962 James C. Bailey 1963 Fobian F. Johnson 1964 A.J. Jetson 1965 Emery M Collins 1966 Louis Quinlen 1967 David G. Howie 1968 Walter Monson 1969 John M. Mattews 1970 M. Lee Oldham 1971 Robert Norton 1972 Ray Gugui 1973 Donald P. Baer 1974 Melvin W. Byers 1975 William C. Monson 1976 Oscar P. Sisk 1977 Carl Peden 1978 M. Rich Cunningham 1979 Robert H Russel
1980 Emery Addison 1981 Charles Lewis Sr 1982 W.E. Driggers 1983 Ed Falada 1984 Edsel Morrison 1985 Jerry Powell 1986 Carl Powell 1987 Richard Chase 1988 H. Russell Davis 1989 Paul Heavener 1989 Wayne Engbrecht 1990 Bernard J. Haines 1991 Raymond Evans 1992 Arthur Shepard 1993 Douglas Jewell 1994 Joseph Lezark 1995 Robert Newell 1996 Donal Sutter 1997 Michael Schneider 1998 John Bittner Jr. 1999 Trent Lewis 2000 Eric McKee 2001 Mike Cullen 2002 Edward Stepp 2003 Thomas Yonts 2004 John Brake 2005 Mackinley Mayes 2006 Ernie Rose 2007 Duncan MacDougall 2008 John Degnan 2009-2010 Richard Bayly 2011 Ernie Rose 2012 Raymond Rubin 2013 Christopher DePass 2014 Glen Purdy 2015 Raymond Rubin 2016 Stefan Antochi 2017 Jonas Seda 2018 Steve Rizza
Thank you for your
years of service to
the Craft
Worshipful Master: David Summers 941-457-3536
Senior Warden: Sean Williamson 407-402-4290
Junior Warden: P.M. Chris Depass 941-234-3909
Treasurer: P. M. Paul Heavener 941-255-9435
Secretary: Ronald George 941-286-2646
Senior Deacon: John Zimmer 941-487-0451
Junior Deacon: Charlie Mooney 941-623-3790
Chaplin: David Naples 586-530-5862
Senior Stewart: Roger McCallum 517-763-6045
Marshall: P.M. Steve Rizza 941-204-9634
Richard Bayly P.D.D.G.M. Hank Beaudoin P.D.D.G.M. John Bittner P.M. John Brake P.M. Phillip Burgess Stefan Antochi P.M. Michael Cullen P.M. Jerry Gordin Ronald Hewlette Willi Hoffer
Thomas Howell Hamdy Ibrahim Walter Jones Charles Lewis Jr. P.M. Michael Tirpak Scott Mathias McKinley Mayes P.M. Julio Miranda Tommy Yonts P.M. Carl Powell P.M.
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