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My Brethren all. November brings a
time when we need to take a breath
from our busy lives and reflect on what
we are thankful for. As we honor our
families, our health, and livelihood lets
us be thankful for the Fraternity we
blessed to be a part of. Our Fraternity is
thankful that is has continued to prosper
from time immemorial. It has made
good men better. From our fraternity we
have made a positive and life changing
impact on the society in which we live.
It has created lifelong friendships. It has
and continues to bring Light to a life
that has had periods of darkness. When
we find ourselves losing that “spark” of
Freemasonry, let us always be thankful
that we find ourselves in the company our
Brothers with a warm smile, heartfelt
laughter, and the joy of the unity that our
brotherhood brings to one another.
I want to express to the Craft to mark on
your calendar November 26th Stated Com-
munication. I will dedicate the night to the
Officers of the Lodge. I will recognize their
efforts and achievements for the past year.
We will also be awarding the Mason of the
Year as well. Please make every effort to
attend as a visible sign of your appreciation
for the brothers who have served as your
Officers of the Lodge.
Fraternally,
Juan de la Rosa
Worshipful Master
From the East
2160 MAIN STREET SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34237
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.& A.M
Inside this issue:
From the East 1
From the West 2
From the South 3
Masonic Education 2
York Rite Messenger 4
DeMolay Messenger 5
Master Mason Association 4
Officer Contact 5
Items of Note 2
Lodge Committee Chmn. 5
NovemberTrestleboard
Sickness & Distress
Brethren, please report any
sickness or distress among the
craft to our Lodge Representa-
tive , Andrew Gluchov
407-765-4447
Lodge Calendar
November 2013
Sat 9th 9-1pm District Open Books
Sarasota Lodge #147
Mon 11th Veterans Day-Thank You to our Veteran
Brothers for Your Service!!!
Tue 12th 7:30p Stated Communication
Fellowcraft Proficiency
6:30pm Dinner Served
Sat 23rd 8:30am Master Mason Degree
Tue 26th 7:30pm Stated Communication
Lodge Officers Night
6:30p Dinner Served
Thu 27th Thanksgiving Day! Gobble, Gobble!!!
STATED COMMUNICATIONS
2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS @ 7:30PM
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.& A.M
Greetings from the West,
Brethren, it’s been a busy past couple months but we’re not done yet! On November 12th a Fel-
low Craft proficiency will be held at our first stated meeting. Our Lodge Instructors have been
diligently at work with their classes and no doubt our newly obligate brothers will be ready.
Saturday, November 23rdh, there will be a Master Mason degree at 8:30 a.m. Our Brother Jun-
ior Warden will be the degree master and is sure to put on a wonderful degree. Please make the
time to come and support your soon-to-be raised brothers. If you’re experience was like mine –
and I’m sure it was – you’ll remember the moment you were raised and how good it was to see
your brothers there to support you.
May you and your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving and don’t forget; November 11 th is Veteran’s Day. As many of you
know, there are quite a few veterans in our lodge as well as the many lodges throughout District 27. Take the time to thank them,
for if it weren’t for them and their dedication to serving this country we love, we may not have that 4 th Thursday of every Novem-
ber to give thanks!
Fraternally,
Damian Ostermeyer
Senior Warden
From the West
With elections coming up, we need to remember that we are not allowed to participate in any form of electioneering. Unlike
Grand Lodge and in other bodies, there are no nominations and there can be an unlimited number of ballots cast until a winner is
decided.
Masonic Education
Items of Note
Coil's Masonic Encyclopedia
by Henry Wilson Coil
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From the South
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.& A.M
Living Past Masters
Greetings from the South
As November is best known for Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for the blessings we
have.
I want to personally thank all the brothers of Sarasota #147 who not only joined us
for the Grand Master’s dinner, but helped improve our numbers at the lodge that
evening. The Grand Master was impressed by our attendance and the entire evening
went very well.
Also on Saturday, November 9th, the district will have open books at Sarasota #147
from 9am to 1pm. Come out and read up on ritual so we can continue to improve as
a lodge as well as individually. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no
Master Mason Association meeting.
Remember to roll your clocks back as daylight savings time ends.
Fraternally,
Andrew Gluchov
Junior Warden
Robert E. Morris 1957
Joseph H. Gould* 1958
William G. Wolf* 1971
Robert L. Kennedy 1972
Gordon E Burghardt, Jr. 1974
Clyde Lonicker* 1976
Russell B. Glendinning* 1980
Joe R. Hembree 1981
Louis L. Alderman, Sr. 1983
James W. Walker 1984
Donald J Stilley** 1985
Walter R. McCracken III 1986
Terry L. Winkel 1987
Santos Sepulveda 1988
Steven D. McMahon 1989
Norris C. Baxter 1990
Jan K. Galbreth 1991
Jerry DeBusk 1993
Owen B. Blount, Sr. 1994
Charles T. Hutton* 1995
Luther T. Whitaker 1997
Edward L. Jordan* 1998
Harold F. Fultz 2000
Gerald E. Goacher*** 2001
Stephen A. Yarbrough 2002
Gilbert Fernandez 2004
Frank S. Albinson*** 2005
John D. Powell 2006
William S. Paterson 2007
Norman Cyphers** 2008
James Godshall 2009
Drew Wormington 2010
Brian Johnston 2011
**Served as District Instructor *** Served as both DI and DDGM *Past District Deputy Grand Master
DeMolay Update
The Sarasota Chapter Order of DeMolay has started teaming up with the Sahib Shrine
to have a table to sell homemade paracord bracelets at the monthly pancake breakfast.
The breakfast takes place at Sahib Shrine from 7am to 1pm on the first Sunday of the
month. The chapter meets at Sarasota #147 on the first and third Thursdays at 7:30pm
with fun days on the second and forth Thursdays. If you know a young man between
the ages of 12-20, be him related or not, and think DeMolay would be good for him,
please contact Chapter Dad Larry Bernard or any other chapter advisor.
Sarasota Lodge #147
F.&A.M
& District School of Instruction
2012
November Dark
December Dark
All Master Mason Association meetings will
start promptly at 6:45pm followed by District
School of Instruction at 7:30pm.
Trinity Commandery No.16
Knights Templar
Conclaves held First Thursday of each month (dark July &
August)
January, March, May, September, November @ Braidentown
Lodge No. 99, 520 30th Ave W, Bradenton
February, April, June, October, December @ Venice Lodge
No. 301, 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice
Next Conclave – Nov. 7, 2013 Braidentown Lodge
No. 99
Sarasota Chapter No. 35
Royal Arch
Masons Convocations held Second Thursday of each month (dark
June, July & August)
Sarasota Lodge No. 147, 2160 Main Street, Sarasota
Next Convocation: November 14, 2013, 7:30 PM
Venice Council No. 41 Royal & Select
Masters
Assemblies held Third Friday each month (dark August)
Venice Lodge No. 301, 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice
Next Assembly – November 15, 2013, 7:30 PM
Bradentown Council No. 9 R. & S.M. Assemblies held Third Thursday each Month at Braidentown
Lodge No. 99 (dark June, July, August)
Next Assembly September 20, 2012
York Rite Messenger
Master Mason Association
Preferred Dress Code for Lodge Meetings
Business Casual is preferred for Called and Stated
Meetings.
Officers: White Jackets For Degree Work
Don't forget your name tag!
Proficiency Cards – Masonic Education
Are you interested in earning one of the many available
Proficiency Cards? Do you know what Proficiency
Cards are available? Contact your officers for more
information.
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Sarasota Lodge #147
F.&A.M
Trestleboard Sponsors
Square Norm Cyphers
Joe H. Gould
Kenneth Dean
C.O. Rickert
Brian Johnston
Bill Merritt
Johnny Yong
Nick Sardelis
Gerald Goacher
Merle Lilly
Cy Glickman
Robert Hammel
Joe Murphy
Trent Dimond
Kent Warman
Thanks to our current Trestleboard sponsors
The following sponsorships are available
Plumb: $5 to $20
Level : $21 to $35
Square : $36 to $50
Simply contact any officer about becoming a sponsor. If you’d like to
send a check, please make a note of Trestleboard Sponsor on the check.
Worshipful Master
Juan de la Rosa
5104 54th St. W.
Bradenton, FL 34210
941-586-0541
Senior Warden Junior Warden
Damian Ostermeyer Andrew Gluchov
7061 15th St E 3731 61st Dr. E.
Bradenton, FL 34243 Bradenton, FL 34203
941-266-3014 407-765-4447
[email protected] [email protected]
Treasurer Secretary
R:.H:. Norman Cyphers R:.W:. William L. Burris
4315 Brandywine Dr. 2290 Waldemere St.
Sarasota, FL 34241 Sarasota, FL 34239
941-379-5269 941-366-3266
[email protected] [email protected]
Officers
DeMolay The Sarasota Chapter Order of DeMolay has started
teaming up with the Sahib Shrine to have a table to
sell homemade para-cord bracelets at the monthly
pancake breakfast. The breakfast takes place at
Sahib Shrine from 7am to 1pm on the first Sunday
of the month. The chapter meets at Sarasota #147
on the first and third Thursdays at 7:30pm with fun
days on the second and forth Thursdays. If you
know a young man between the ages of 12-20, be him related or not,
and think DeMolay would be good for him, please contact Chapter
Dad Larry Bernard or any other chapter advisor.
Degree Work
Awaiting FC Proficiency: Robin Alday ,
James Goolsby, Donald M. Hill, James Mi-
chael Magill and Victor Presciti. Awaiting
EA Proficiency: Scott Alan Pryer, Ruslan
A. Grinchenko and Keith M. Curtis.
Lodge Committee Chairman
Finance - Damian Ostermeyer [email protected]
Vigilance - Andrew Gluchov [email protected]
Petitions - Rusty Glendinning [email protected]
Education - Gerry Goacher [email protected]
Board of Relief - Juan de la Rosa [email protected]
Charity - Damian Ostermeyer [email protected]
Property- Jeff Lawrence [email protected]