MWSteven P. Boring Grand Master

“Remembering the Past—Embracing the Future”

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 District 16

Master Mason Association

3 4 5 District 16

DeLand

Outdoor Degree District 18

6 7 DeLand Chapter

No.16, OES

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Saint Johns Lodge No. 37

9 10 11 12 Outdoor Degree

District 16

13 14 15 16 17 Pineland Lodge

No. 86 50 Year Award

Presentation To

MW Robert D. Trump, PGM

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Board of Trustees

Christmas Party

19 Corporate Board

Ladies

“Christmas Tea” for the

residents

20 21 DeLand Chapter

No.16, OES

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Saint Johns Lodge No. 37

23 24 25 Merry

Christmas

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27 28 Installation of 2016 Officers Saint Johns

Lodge No. 37

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December 2015

Board Of

Trustees

MWSteven P. Boring Grand Master

“Remembering the Past—Embracing the Future” Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Installations:

Volusia Lodge No. 77 10 a.m.

Landmark Lodge No. 383

5 p.m.

3 4 DeLand Chapter

No.16, OES

5 6 Supreme Queen

Daughters of The Nile

Official Visit Jacksonville

7 8 Supreme Queen

Daughters of The Nile

Official Visit Orlando

9 Cornerstone Ceremony 1:00 pm

Marathon City Hall

District 36 Key West

10 11 12InstallationsSirius Sunshine Lodge No. 402

10 a.m. Ormond Beach Lodge No. 326

6:30 p.m.

13 14 15 Installation

Sanford Lodge No. 62-6 p.m.

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17 18 DeLand Chapter

No.16, OES

19 20 Installation

Memorial Lodge No. 16

21 R.T. Shaffer

Lodge No. 350 6:30 p.m.

Gainesville

22 East-West

Shrine Game Banquet

23 Re-Dedication Tavares Lodge No. 234-3 p.m. Tampa Scottish

Rite-6 p.m.

24 Corporate

Board 9 a.m.

Board of Trustees 11 a.m.

25 26

Saint Johns Lodge No. 37

27 28 29 30Endowment Investment Com-

mittee 10 a.m. Finance and

Accounts Com-mittee following In Jacksonville

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January 2016

Cornerstone Dunedin 3 p.m.

15th Masonic District Association Fundraiser for Grand Masters Visit

Sponsored By

Ornan Masonic Lodge No.117 F. & A.M.

P.O. Box 982 Williston Florida 32696

Ticket Donation $10.00

Donation Not Tax Deductible as a charitable contribution.

For tickets or more information call: 352-804-3981

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Steven P. Boring, Grand Master - November 23, 2015

WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016

WHERE: LAKE SEMINOLE PARK

10015 PARK BLVD

SEMINOLE, FL. 33777

(SHELTERS # 12 AND 13 - FOLLOW THE SIGNS)

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TICKETS:

Bro. Pete Bengston or RW William B. “Billy” Garrett, Jr., PM, PDDGM

Cell Phone: (727) 492.8156 Cell Phone: (727) 420.3447

Email: bengstonn@verizon.net Email: botwoods@tampabay.rr.com

Make checks or Money Orders Payable To: Sun Coast Masters and Wardens Association

In the Memo Section: Treasure Chest Fund - Shrimp Boil

Mail To: Hon. William B. Garrett, Jr. 11641 59th Street, Pinellas Park, FL. 33782-2126

ALL ARE WELCOME!

THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT!

TIME: 11:00 A.M.— 4:00 P.M.

COST: $15.00 PER PERSON - SUGGESTED DONATION

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $5.00 PER CHILD - SUGGESTED DONATION

(HAMBURGERS & HOT DOGS)

Proceeds Benefit the Grand Master’s Homecoming - 2017

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Steven P. Boring, Grand Master, on 11/17/2015

Masonic Home of Florida

J. Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331

Charity Benefit

THE MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA

Diamonds and Gold Ladies Night

“An Affair of the Heart”” Live Music

Live Jewelry Auction

Silent Jewelry Auction

A Black Tie Gala

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016

Location: Tropical Acres Restaurant, 2500 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Cocktail Hour Begins: 6:00pm

Dinner Begins: 7:00pm

Cost: $50.00 per person or $395.00 per table of 10

RSVP: R:.W:.Mike Binder @ (954) 647-8422 or email ABINDER4U@AOL.COM

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Steven P. Boring, Grand Master, on November 19, 2015

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS for

Diamonds and Gold Ladies Night

Quality Inn & Suites Airport/Cruise Port South 2520 Sterling Road

Hollywood, FL 33020 Phone: (954) 992-1600

King Rate - $169

Double Rate - $179

Group Name: Grand Lodge

Reservation Deadline for Group Rate: December 31, 2015

DAY OF MASONIC EDUCATION

ZONE 4 MASONIC EDUCATION ZONE WORKSHOP

ZONE 4 MASONIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING ZONE WORKSHOP

ENTERED APPRINTICE DEGREE W/ MULTIPAL CANDIDATES EXEMPLIFICATION

(Books will be available in the Lodge Room during Workshops)

Saturday December 19th 2015 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Hosted by Marion-Dunn No19 1846 Southeast 36th Ave, Ocala

Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Lunch 12:00

Workshop Schedule:

Masonic Education by W:. Bob Fitzgerald EA, FC, MM (Dining Hall)

9:00 - 10:00 Masonic Education Topic: "Masonic Relevancy" a discussion of the current issues confronting Masonry regarding our declining numbers, and other important issues.

Masonic Leadership Training EA,FC,MM (Dining Hall)

10:15-11:15 Lodge Officers Duties (1) WM Duties (2)

11:15 –12:00 Lodge Committees (6&7)

Masonic Leadership Training EA, FC, MM (Conference Room)

10:15-10:45 Finance & Budget (9)

10:45 -12:00 Classes as needed for completion.

Special Note: You can only receive credit for up to 5 classes of MLT

Zone 4 School of Ritual Instruction open to Master Masons Only

12:30 – 2:30 Entered Apprentice Degree w/ multiple candidates

will be exemplified with very proficient Brothers in the chairs.

(This will be in Lodge Room, with Several District Instructors in

attendance with Open Books)

For More Information contact:

R:. H:. Bill Catsulis 15th Masonic District Instructor 352-804-3981

catsulis1@aol.com

W:. Bob Fitzgerald Zone 4 Masonic Education Chairman

fitzrm@windstream.net

W:. Richard Munsell Zone 4 Chairman MLT

richard.munsell@hma.com

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Steven P. Boring, Grand Master - November 23, 2015

ELECTED OFFICERS FOR THE NEW YEAR _________ Lodge Name Lodge No. District No.__________ Please fill in all blanks and return to the Grand Secretary immediately after your annual election of Officers. (Please use member numbers) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT: W.M. ____________________________________________________ Member No. _______________ (First) (Middle) (Last) Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ Zip Code_________________________________

Res. Phone __________________ Bus. Phone ___________________ Cell Phone___________________

Phone to show on Web _________________ E-mail __________________________________________

S.W. ______________________________________________________ Member No. ______________ (First) (Middle) (Last) Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ Zip Code_________________________________

Res. Phone __________________ Bus. Phone ___________________ Cell Phone___________________

Phone to show on Web _________________ E-mail __________________________________________

J.W. _____________________________________________________ Member No. _______________ (First) (Middle) (Last) Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ Zip Code_________________________________

Res. Phone __________________ Bus. Phone __________________ Cell Phone___________________

Phone to show on Web _________________ E-mail _________________________________________

TREAS. __________________________________________________ Member No. ______________ (First) (Middle) (Last) Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ Zip Code_________________________________

Res. Phone __________________ Bus. Phone __________________ Cell Phone___________________

Phone to show on Web _________________ E-mail _________________________________________

SECT ____________________________________________________ Member No. ______________ (First) (Middle) (Last)

PLEASE GIVE ADDRESS WHERE YOU WISH TO RECEIVE LODGE MAIL: Address for Lodge Mail _________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ Zip Code_________________________________

Res. Phone __________________ Bus. Phone __________________ Cell Phone___________________

Phone to show on Web _________________ E-mail __________________________________________

By signing below I hereby affirm that the names listed above are the newly elected Officers/Directors of the Lodge and further authorize Richard E. Lynn, Grand Secretary/Registered Agent, to file the 2016 Corporate Return with the State of Florida. ________________________________ Signature of Lodge Secretary

APPOINTED LODGE OFFICERS FOR YEAR ________

LODGE NAME ________________________________________ LODGE NO. _________ MEMBER NUMBER NAME OF OFFICER OFFICE

Chaplain

Marshal

Senior Deacon

Junior Deacon

Senior Steward

Junior Steward

Tyler

Musician

Historian

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of Florida RICHARD E. LYNN, P.G.M. GRAND LODGE BUILDING GRAND SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1020

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32201-1020 PHONE: (904) 354-2339

TOLL FREE (800) 375-2339 FAX: (904) 632-3865

“Think Perpetual Membership”

November 23, 2015 TO: ALL PARTICULAR LODGES RE: LET YOUR PENNIES MAKE GOOD CENTS REPORT

PER REGULATION 22.07 Dear Brother Secretary: Your Fourth Quarterly Return and Summary of Collections for the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, ALet Your Pennies Make Good Cents Program@ and remittance is due on or before January 15, 2016, per Regulation 22.07. This return covers your collections through December 31, 2015. In the event you have no collections, please mark the Quarterly Return NONE and return to this office. Please be sure to fill in the space provided for Lodge Name, Address and Number. We need a report filed even though there are no collections for the quarter. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely and fraternally,

Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M., Grand Secretary REL/wj Enc. cc: Grand Lodge Officers

D.D.G.M.=s Chairman, L.Y.P.M.G.C.

Detach and Send Only White Copy to Grand Secretary. Keep Colored Copy for Your Lodge Records. Return to: Grand Lodge of Florida, P.O. Box 1020, Jacksonville, FL 32201-1020 SEND THIS COPY TO GRAND SECRETARY ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 15, 2016

4th QUARTERLY RETURN

Particular Lodge Report On “Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents”

LODGE NAME, ADDRESS, AND NUMBER

RETURN FOR QUARTER

ENDING

DECEMBER 31, 2015

(No. 1) Amount Collected for this Quarter ..................................................................................... $

(No. 2) Check Attached ............................................................................................................... $

PARTICULAR LODGE SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RETURNS, “LET YOUR PENNIES MAKE GOOD CENTS”

First Quarter (Ending March 31st) $

Second Quarter (Ending June 30th) $

Third Quarter (Ending September 30th) $

Fourth Quarter (Ending December 31st) $ (same as No. 1 above)

Total for year $

Did you mail out dues notice as per Regulation 22.06?

Yes G No G

On what date?

This return to be filed in Grand Secretary’s Office on or before

“Remember Our Masonic Home in Your Will”

JANUARY 15, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA

OCTOBER 18, 2015

The Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home of Florida met in regular session on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with the following members present: PRESENT: RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman RW Michael S. Binder W Robert R. Holland, Jr. RW Ronald E. Peebles W Joseph Smedley RW B. Allen West RW John W. Westerman, III RW R. James Rocha ABSENT: RW Charles R. Jordan (Excused) W Ira S. Alderman (Excused) ALSO PRESENT: RW Stanley L. Hudson, Deputy Grand Master; RW Richard G. Hoover, Senior Grand Warden; RW John E. Karroum, Junior Grand Warden; MW Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M., Grand Secretary; MW Joseph Shurette; and MW James W. Ford, P.G.M. CALL TO ORDER: RW J. Steven Teal called the Meeting to order at 11:01 a.m. The Chairman welcomed all assembled and asked them to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Invocation was given by RR Brian Poole. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES: RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman; RW Michael S. Binder; RW Robert R. Holland, Jr.; RW Ronald E. Peebles; W Joseph Smedley; RW B. Allen West; RW John W. Westerman, III; and RW R. James Rocha. A motion was made by RW Ronald E. Peebles and seconded by RW John W. Westerman, III, that the minutes of the September 20, 2015, Board of Trustees Meeting be adopted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD: None ADMINISTRATOR’S BOARD REPORT: Lisa Tsotsos reported at our last regular Board Meeting we had 92 residents in the Home. During the month of September we had 3 admissions, and 1 discharge bringing the total to 94. ADMITTED: ADMIT DATE: John Philkill, membership Mercer Lodge No. 50 Trenton, New Jersey September 22, 2015 (Private Pay) Madeline Webster, husband’s membership at Haines City Lodge No. 219 September 23, 2015 Ann Fleming, husband’s membership at Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 September 23, 2015 (Private Pay) DISCHARGED: Glenn Banks, membership Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 September 18, 2015 Admitted: November 11, 2014 (Private Pay) With 3 admissions, and 1 discharge the month of September ended with 52 Assisted living Residents, and

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42 Nursing Center for a total of 94 residents. Of those, 36 are men and 58 are women, with 1 of the women sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Resident Council Officers were introduced: President, Guy Wilson; and Vice President, Bob Elston. A motion was made by RW Ronald E. Peebles and seconded by RW John W. Westerman, III, that the Administrator’s Report be accepted as read. Motion carried. ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT REPORT: During September the residents enjoyed the annual visit from the 11th and 12th Masonic Districts for their Tropical Luau, especially the food, dancers, and the singers! Later in the month, the residents also enjoyed an Oktoberfest Day with German food and music. In addition, resident ladies loved the visit from Bonworth’s clothing store who sold items right in the Recreation Room. A motion was made by W Robert R. Holland, Jr., and seconded by R W Ronald E. Peebles that the Activities Report be accepted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT:

1. The Annual AHCA Inspection was recently completed with all of the minor issues having been corrected, re-inspected, and approved.

2. Latite Roofing Representative Scott Thompson has had the roofing permit renewed as of September 21, 2015. He has assured the Maintenance Director that the corrective actions will be completed as soon as possible with weather permitting. In accepting the completion of the project, we are requiring that Latite Roofing complete the required repairs, pass the final inspections, and provide the product warranty dated as of the final inspection. The repairs will include adding a scupper on the vacant hallway roof to provide adequate drainage and reworking all areas notated as deficient by the Building Department.

3. The Maintenance Director is receiving estimates for re-roofing the Administration Building, the Chiller Deck, and the Activities Area. The leaks in these areas have been repaired, as approved previously.

4. The contract for pest control services has been presented for bids and the Maintenance Director will complete this process within the next month.

5. The Maintenance Department will be completing the required OSHA training for all of the maintenance personnel with specialty training to follow for the Specialty Work Scopes.

6. The LRP Committee has received the preliminary elevation work from our Surveyor, George Young, Inc., for FEMA LOMA Applications on the remaining buildings, which may result in some savings on our flood insurance premiums.

7. The Guest House Permit process is continuing with our Architect reviewing the Building Department’s second review comments, who is currently preparing responses for final submission and approval. The LRP Committee will submit the response package to the Building Department as soon as possible.

8. The planning and budgeting process has commenced for the First Lady’s Project, which is the aesthetic enhancement of the Beauty Parlor. The LRP Committee expects the actual work to commence in mid-December.

The Report of the Maintenance Director is submitted as part of this report. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT FAILED EQUIPMENT REPORT:

1. Replaced several old sprinkler heads in the Nursing Center which had previously been overlooked by inspectors. New quick response heads were installed by WSC Inc.

2. Repaired main lobby elevator. Parts replaced by Suburban Elevator and it is now working good.

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3. Replaced both the photocell and wall pack light unit at the loading dock behind the kitchen. The UV light had deteriorated the lens and water was getting into the unit.

DIETARY DEPARTMENT REPORT: The total number of resident meals served for the month of September was 8,316 with 1,665 other meals, which included employees, visitors, and special events, for a total of 9,981 meals served. The Masonic Home collected $ 375.00 towards meal cost. The raw food cost per meal was $2.11. SECURITY DEPARTMENT REPORT: There were no reportable incidents for the month of September. Three (3) resident ID badges and four (4) employee ID badges were issued. HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT REPORT: The Housekeeping Department standards are at a good level to maintain the facility standards. The laundry used 15 gallons of Bio-Power detergent at $3.49 each; 10 gallons of Flo-Glo Chlorine Destainer at $8.88 each; 15 gallons of Flo-Prime Alkali Builder at $22.63 each; and 5 gallons of sour softener at $16.14 each; for a total of $561.30 in chemical costs for the month of September. The average count is 50,050 pounds for the month. GUEST HOUSE REPORT: The Guest House was occupied for 42 nights during the month of September. Visits were from the Board of Trustees and resident families. The Masonic Home collected $800.00 in donations from Guest House occupants. A motion was made by RW Ronald E. Peebles and seconded by RWJohn W. Westerman, III, that the Long Range Planning and Facilities Committee Report be accepted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. LEGAL ADVISOR’S REPORT: Estates and Wills (New Year Begins April 1st) Funds received and deposited in the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) Corporation. DATE ESTATES AND WILLS RECEIVED FOR AMOUNT DEPOSITED MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND, INC. RECEIVED 09/01/15 A. Sigmund Weil – Trust $ 1,780.00 09/09/15 Alvin H. Lampp – Trust 37.05 09/09/15 Alvin H. Lampp – Trust 78.44 09/09/15 Alvin H. Lampp – Trust 26.51 09/09/15 Alvin H. Lampp – Trust 39.29 09/15/15 Gertrude I. Madill -– Estate 1,000.00 09/22/15 Mary Self – Estate 603.56 09/23/15 Peter J. Fuhrman – Estate 24.76 09/24/15 Robert & Geraldine Martine – Trust 2,500.00 09/29/15 Peter J. Furhman – Estate 395.02 09/30/15 Chester Buck – Trust 4,078.43 09/30/15 Adelbert Tenney – Trust 3,985.00 09/30/15 Paul S. Weber – Estate 380.27

Total Received for MHEF, Inc. $ 14,928.33 TOTAL RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE – MHEF, INC. $126,546.70

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As of this date, there have been no funds received from Estates and Wills and deposited into an account other than the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc. A motion was made by RW John W. Westerman, III, and seconded by RW Ronald E. Peebles that the Legal Advisor’s Report be accepted. Motion carried. BUDGET REPORT: The following report reflects expenditures through August 31, 2015 Administration 53.11% Maintenance 23.48% Dietary 46.91% Nursing 47.52% Housekeeping 46.28% Recreation 48.68% Social Services 48.02% TOTAL 41.74% After six (6) months, we are 10.59% under budget for the year after amortizing for the insurance already paid. A motion was made by W Robert R. Holland, Jr., and seconded by RW Ronald E. Peebles that the Budget Report be accepted. Motion carried. ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: During the month of October the following application was approved by the Board: Martha Donaldson, sponsored by Pinellas Daylight Lodge No. 385; pending clarification of the

mortgage on her condominium The Committee approved one (1) application for Non-Resident Relief to continue for one (1) additional month. A motion was made to accept the Admissions Committee Report by RW John W. Westerman, III, and seconded by RW Ronald E. Peebles. Motion carried. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT:

1. Pinstripe Marketing Plan – Work is in progress regarding new brochures and their design, implementing on-hold messaging, new signage, development of a community benefit report, and lastly, the development of an effective means whereby the Lodges become familiar with the Lodge Incentive Reward for Lodges completing the process of bringing a new applicant into residency at the Masonic Home. Additionally, as two outside consultants have suggested substitution Fraternal Care for Life Care, the Operations Committee recommends implementing this change at the earliest opportunity.

2. Information Technology Upgrade – Knymble continues with the implementation of their proposal. Currently all new server hardware has been installed. Next week new work stations will be installed in the Business Office. A review of the current phone system that is fourteen years old is being conducted.

3. Development Director – Mrs. Tsotsos is requesting Development Director’s job descriptions from other Masonic Homes. The committee has received a copy of a similar document used by the Shrine for the Children’s Hospital in Tampa. The committee will review these materials in the future as it begins to design a detailed proposal for said position.

4. Website Re-Launch – The Committee in conjunction with the Board has reviewed the site with a focus on what needs to be done to complete this project.

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A motion was made to accept the Operations Committee report by RW John W. Westerman, III, and seconded by RW Ronald E. Peebles. Motion carried. The Grand Marshal then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Instructors, Committeemen, and others that were present at the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The next regular Board Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonic Home of Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida, on November 15, 2015. RR Brian Poole gave the Benediction and the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m. Respectfully submitted, RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman W Joseph Smedley Acting Secretary to the Board of Trustees