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TRESTLE BOARD
118 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
Worshipful Master Gene Scheuring (941) 204-6226
Stated Communications - 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:30 pm
(Dark 1st Monday—June through September)
Family Dinners held year-round on the 3 rd Monday at 6:00 pm
Website: www.trowel.com/flamason/Venice301/index.html
Volume 68 Issue 04
April 2018
Chartered on the 18 th Day of April 1951
Worshipful Master: W.·. M.·. Gene Scheuring 941-204-6226
Senior Warden: Br. Adam S. Kendall 941-448-4777
Junior Warden Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426
Treasurer: R.·. W.·. John F. Wermann 941-492-2284
Secretary: Br. Dennis Taylor 941-484-2682
Chaplain: Br. James Malmfeldt 941-244-0994
Senior Deacon: Br. Darren Bracken 941-809-1494
Junior Deacon: Br. Justin Broome 941-626-3806
Marshal: W.·. Scott D. Steelman 941-725-0599
Senior Steward: Br. Gabriel Wasserman 941-484-1928
Junior Steward: Br. Matt Kudriaszow 941-586-7579
Tyler: Br. Walt Milne 941-266-6212
Asst. Tyler: Br. Vince Modie 440-334-4499
Organist: Br. Ken McBride 609-335-4653
Board of Relief: W.·. M .·. Gene Scheuring 941-204-6226
By Laws: R.·. W.·. John F. Wermann 941-492-2284
Charity/Vigilance: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426
Education: R.·. W.·. Barry D. Hart 941-544-5550
Electronic Media (Facebook): W.·. Hampton Crimi 941-468-0578
Finance: Br. Adam S. Kendall 941-448-4777
Funerals: W.·. Lou Ortt 941-485-5313
Greeters: Br. Darren Bracken 941-809-1494
Historian: Br. Isaac Wilder 360-241-9823
Investigations: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426
Lodge Instruction/Catechism: W.·. Lou Kelly 941-468-5457
Lodge Property: W.·. Lou Kelly 941-468-5457
Monthly Meals/Kitchen: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426
Petitions: W.·. Lou Kelly 941-468-5457
Publicity: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426
Scholarships: W.·. M.·. Gene Scheuring 941-204-6226
Telephone Tree: Br. Adam S. Kendall 941-448-4777
Transportation: W.·. Lou Ortt 941-485-5313
Trestle Board Editor: Br. Paul J. Noller 941-391-3300
Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa: Master of Kadosh: Ill:. G. David Walters III, 33°
Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 35: Excellent High Priest: Damian Ostermeyer
Trinity Commandery No. 16: Eminent Commander: Sir Knight William Allen Sorbie
Recorder for Commandery: John F. Wermann, KYGCH, MEPGHP, OPC
Recorder for Council & Chapter: John F. Wermann, KYGCH, MEPGHP, OPC
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Appendant Orders
2018 Lodge Officers
Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M.
2018 Committee Chairs
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G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e E a s t
Ahh!! Spring has sprung. As
mild as our winter was I don’t enjoy
any cold temps anymore., cold mean-
ing below 50 degrees.
Kudos to our Tyler Walt for
organizing and promoting our lodge
outing for 20 or so of us to the rodeo in
Arcadia on March 10th. A good time
was had by all.
The Lodge Sale Committee had
an organizational meeting on Monday
March 26th where we addressed some
of the efforts that will be required if we
receive any additional offers. R:.W:.
Barry D. Hart volunteered and was ap-
pointed the Point Brother for all con-
tact with a prospective buyer. We have
two Masonic Brothers who have
agreed to assist us, both are commer-
cial real estate brokers.
Just a reminder, if you have any
questions don’t hesitate to text, Email
or call me.
Many thanks to the Craig's,
Rodger for his invaluable help with
masonic education and Louise for hav-
ing our dining room reflect the chang-
ing seasons. Thanks to you both.
Junior Deacon Brother Jud
Brome presented Brothers Randal Ai-
ken Jr. Stephen Corkran, Matt Palmer
and Herman Cadina to return their Fel-
low Craft proficiency with an outstand-
ing presentation. They will be raised to
Master Masons on Saturday April 14,
2018 at 9:00 AM.
Lunch is still at Darrell’s, 11:45
AM every Wednesday. Join your
brothers for some good food and a
good time.
This is the time of year when
some of our brothers and their families
will be heading back to the north coun-
try. We wish you a safe journey.
Fraternally,
W:M:. Gene Scheuring
ATTENTION: THE TAILGATE TRIP TO THE POLO MATCH AT LAKEWOOD RANCH HAS BEEN POSTPONED
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G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e We s t
Spring is upon us and Passo-
ver and Easter are here. I hope that
you have a joyous reunion with fami-
ly and friends and take some time to
relax and ponder all the blessings of
this life.
I am on my way to Washing-
ton D.C. and I am looking forward to
visiting some historic sites and re-
flecting on the history that our great
fraternity has contributed to our na-
tion’s capital. One great place to visit
is the George Washington Masonic
National Memorial – just a short drive
outside the city – in Alexandria, VA.
“The George Washington Ma-
sonic National Memorial is a memori-
al and museum, an active Masonic
temple, a research library, a cultural
space, a community and performing
arts center, and an important regional
landmark. The George Washington
Masonic National Memorial was built
in the 1920s by the more than two
million American Freemasons.
The mission of the Memorial
is to inspire humanity through educa-
tion to emulate and promote the vir-
tues, character and vision of George
Washington, the Man, the Mason and
Father of our Country. In 2015, the
George Washington Masonic National
Memorial was added to the United
States government’s official list of
National Historic Landmarks and Na-
tional Register of Historic Places.” If
you have the opportunity to travel to
the area, I highly recommend that you
check it out!
I would like to congratulate
our brothers who will receive their
Masonic aprons this month. “The
apron of white leather, made of lamb
skin, is a distinguishing badge worn
by every member of the Masonic Or-
der, and without which no brother can
be admitted within the portals of a
Lodge, nor allowed to take part in any
Masonic procession of solemnity.” It
is hoped that you wear it with pleas-
ure and honor.
Fraternally,
Adam S. Kendall, Senior Warden
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G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e S o u t h
Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Caesar Salad. Bread
Dessert, Coffee, Iced Tea & Water
Brethren & Ladies: It is very important that everyone planning on attending our family din-ners make reservations. Please let Chef Deb or myself know so we can ensure sufficient meals will be available for all who attend. —JW John Brandon [email protected]
Family Dinner Menu
Spring is here, everything is
blooming and our cars are pollen yellow.
Not that they weren’t before spring, got
to love Florida. But just as the flowers
are blooming and full of new life, so is
our lodge. We have new Entered Ap-
prentices, Fellow Crafts, and soon new
Master Masons. Our Master Mason de-
gree is scheduled for Saturday, 14 April
2018, 0900 hrs. That’s 9:00 a.m. for
those who don’t know. So plan to come
out, engage in fellowship and welcome
our soon to be new Master Mason broth-
ers as they continue their journey
through masonry.
Just a reminder, the next Master
Mason Association Meeting will be held
on 26 April 2018, at 6:45 p.m. with the
school of instruction following at 7:30
p.m. Peace River Lodge #66 will be
hosting the meeting.
DDGM Juan da la Rosa will host
a meeting on Saturday, 7 Apr 18, 9:00
a.m. at Phoenix Lodge #346 to cover is-
sues to be discussed during the Grand
Communication this year. The back-up
date will be Wednesday, 11 Apr 18, 6:30
p.m. Phoenix Lodge.
The Grand Communication will
be held 27 through 30 May 2018 in Or-
lando Fl, Make your reservations soon.
Make sure you have your signed dues
card with you when you come.
Charity of the Month: St. Francis
Society Animal Rescue. 1925 S. Tami-
ami Trail, Venice Fl, 34293 941-492-
6200
St. Francis Society Animal Res-
cue is an all volunteer, nonprofit 501-c-3
animal rescue organization dedicated to
saving the lives of sick, injured, and
stray domestic animals as well as spay-
ing/neutering and medical services for
those animals. They seek to place ani-
mals in loving foster or permanent
homes after recovery and they do not
euthanize unless terminal illness necessi-
tates such a decision. All of their ani-
mals are spayed/neutered, tested for leu-
kemia/FIV, wormed and vaccinated be-
fore they are adopted.
Masonic Quote of the Month:
Not all Masons are obligated on
the Christian Bible. Masonry is univer-
sal and men of every creed are eligible
for membership so long as they accept
the Fatherhood of God and the Brother-
hood of Man. Therefore, the candidate
should be obligated on the Book of the
Sacred Law which he accepts as such
since his obligation is a solemn and
binding one. Brother George Washing-
ton. 1st President of the United States
(1789), and 1st Worshipful Master Alex-
andria Lodge #22, (1788).
Fraternally,
John R. Brandon, Junior Warden
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Please keep our Brethren and Ladies in your thoughts and prayers:
W.·. Lee Briner
Br. Marcel Leclerc
Br. James Malmfeldt
Lady Gale Wilder
In Memoriam W.·. Curtis Bradley - 25 March 2018
Please contact our Chaplain, Br. James Malmfeldt, if you are aware of any Brother or Lady who is in sickness or distress. Phone: (941)244 -0994
A l l m e n a r e b o r n o f M o t h e r s , A l l M a s o n s a r e r a i s e d b y B r o t h e r s - A n o n y m o u s
Masonic Birthdays
Sickness & Distress
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of W.·. Bradley
"The will of God is accomplished! So mote it be. Amen."
Charity of The Month
St. Francis Society Animal Rescue
1925 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice Fl, 34293 941-492-6200
4/07/1973 Robert Konz Jr.
4/09/1994 Nickola Basilisco Jr.
4/12/1988 Barry D. Hart
4/12/2003 Robert M. Martin
4/13/1996 Richard E. Moyer
4/13/2013 Daniel Hernandez
4/13/2013 Raymond J. Kildisas
4/13/2013 Gene Scheuring
4/13/2013 Stephen R. Uber
4/15/1973 Lowell L. Livinghouse
4/20/1974 Robert I. Johnson
4/21/1967 John E. Hunter
4/23/1984 Kenneth J. Bailey
4/30/1948 Loren M. Pittman
4/30/1956 Lee G. Briner
4/30/1983 Lee Bergin
4/30/1983 Walter W. McCue
4/30/2005 John R. Latta Jr.
4/30/2011 Barry R. Batezel
Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301
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Masonic Education
The wearing of a hat while pre-
siding in the East is not optional, in-
cluding during open installation of
Lodge Officers. Our Regulations state
that the Worshipful Master is required
to remove his hat only for the Grand
Master in person, during prayer and at
certain times during ceremonies.
The hat is a distinguishing mark
by which the importance of the Mas-
ter’s Office is signalized, a visible and
conspicuous sign of his position as
presiding Officer and titular head of
the Lodge. In Grand Lodge Communi-
cations, of course, only the Grand
Master remains covered.
The hat should always be re-
moved during prayer as a sign of re-
spect to the Great Architect of the Uni-
verse. It should be removed when giv-
ing the obligations, as a token to their
authority. If a funeral is held in church,
or in a chapel, it should be removed as
a sign of reverence. The proper hat for
funerals is a black hat according to the
Florida Monitor. At graveside funerals
it should be removed when prayer is
first offered and not worn during the
remainder of the service. The Worship-
ful Master and Brethren may wear
headpieces at the funeral of a deceased
Brother whose religion requires such.
The kind of hat a Master should
wear is determined wholly by good
taste. A cap or stiff straw hat is always
inappropriate. The only governing
principle is good taste, and in defer-
ence to that, a Master will never wish
to wear any style of hat that will attract
attention out of oddity or will derogate
from the dignity of his office.
MASTER’S HAT
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—Photos by Br. John Brandon Lodge News
Br. Reid Pettit receiving s Certificate of Ap-preciation from W:.M:. Gene Scheuring for the exceptional work on making our Lodge a brighter and cheerier place.
Congratulations Br. Reid!
Br. Charles J. Crandall was recently present-ed with a 55 Year Masonic Service Certifi-cate from the Grand Lodge of Florida.
Congratulations Br. Crandall!
W:. M:. Gene Scheuring presented Ms. Nik-kie Warfield from Venice High School a Cer-tificate of Recognition for her exceptional achievements as a Science Teacher in our community.
W:. M:. Scheuring and R:.W:. Wermann pre-sented Br. Thomas D. Spencer with a 25 Year Masonic Service Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Florida.
Congratulations Br. Spencer!
W:. M:. Scheuring and R:.W:. Wermann pre-sented Br. Charles N. Regan with a 55 Year Masonic Service Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Florida.
Congratulations Br. Regan!
W:. M:. Scheuring presented Br. Matt Kudri-aszow with his Master Mason Certificate.
Congratulations Br. Matt!
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—Photos by Br. John Brandon Lodge News
The Scottish Rite is widely considered to be the University of Ma-sonry. You are invited and encouraged to spend one weekend in Tampa at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center on May 5th & 6th.
Witness numerous degrees performed on stage in full costume by members of the Scottish Rite. There is nothing for you to memo-rize. You just, watch, learn, and enjoy. The experience will open your mind to new thoughts. At the end of one weekend, you will be a 32° Mason!
For further information and to obtain a petition please contact: W:. Jeff Pick, 32° KCCH Scottish Rite Ambassador [email protected]
**Car Pooling is available**
The newest member of our Venice Lodge No.301
family, Theo Kendall, recently stopped by for a
photo op with his adoring public.
Congratulations Br. Adam and Lady Judith!
Venice Lodge No.301’s
recent Family Day at the
Arcadia Rodeo was a huge
success!
A great time was had by
all and especially by the
crowd as they enjoyed eve-
rything a local rodeo has to
offer—including some
Shriners in Parade Cars!
W:. Fred Ellis is pictured
driving his car during the
Rodeo Parade.
Many thanks to Br. Walt
Milne for doing all the pre-
liminary work to make this
event so much fun for all
who attended.
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Lodge News
1951 (d) Forest Chapman 1952 (d) C. Allen Pattison, DDGM 1953 (d) Elihu B. Roberts 1954 (d) Sanford Smith 1955 (d) Robert Bruce Rigby Sr. 1956 (d) Carl Cribbs 1957 (d) Malcolm A. Miner 1958 (d) George R. Mitchell 1959 (d) Irvin H. Jones 1960 (d) Joseph Jossart 1961 (d) Thomas Hankins 1962 (d) John A. Nelson 1963 Lee G. Briner 1964 (d) George R. Collett Jr., DDGM 1965 (d) William Hendrix 1966 Richard Geraci 1967 (d) Wade H. Ballard Sr. 1968 (d) William A. Cultice 1969 (d) Paul Lanius, DDGM/DI 1970 (d) A. Bradford Smith 1971 Roger Isphording 1972 (d) Larry Jeffrey 1973 (d) Hubert Palmer, DI 1974 (d) Joseph Bezjian 1975 (d) Donald A. Richard 1976 (d) Forest L. Foster 1977 (d) Harold L. Jones 1978 (d) Hudson W. McCoy 1979 (d) John P. Haus 1980 (d) George A. Carver III 1981 (d) Harold L. Jones 1982 (d) Maurice M. Dalton Sr., DDGM 1983 (d) James Oakley 1984 George DeNeen
1985 (d) C. Bruce Jones 1986 (d) William W. Brooks 1987 Rodger L. Craig Sr., DDGM 1988 Richard Cervi, DDGM/DI 1989 (d) Ralph Wilkinson 1990 Robert B. Strayer Jr. 1991 (d) Robert J. Lane 1992 (d) Curtis Bradley 1993 David Harris 1994 Stephen H. Clark, DDGM 1995 (d) Malcolm B. Ryder 1996 Louie E. Kelly 1997 Frederick Ellis 1998 (d) Richard Tacy 1999 Steve Ellis 2000 (d) Eric B. West, DDGM 2001 (d) B. John Ross 2002 John F. Wermann, DDGM 2003 Hampton Crimi 2004 Robert Kern 2005 Louis H. Ortt 2006 (d) Donald Hixon 2007 Joseph Stella 2008 G. Rocky Kearney 2009 John Hobeika 2010 John Latta 2011 Barry D. Hart, DDGM/DI 2012 Louis Marchetti 2013 Jeff Pick 2014 Steve Murphy 2015 Derek J. Lynn 2016 Mark R. Baltimore 2017 Scott Steelman
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Perpetual Members Lee Briner Philippe Geo V. Canlers-Mem. Richard Cervi Steve Clark John Coffey Rodger Craig Hampton Crimi Maurice Dalton Sr. Frederick Ellis Steven Ellis David Farley Les Frisby Richard Geraci Barry D. Hart Harold L. Jones-Mem.
G. Rocky Kearney Louie Kelly Adam Kendall Robert Kern John Latta Robert MacAlvanah Joseph Madrak Louis Marchetti Robert Martin Gerald Maxey Clark McClelland Ronald Morrison Paul J. Noller Earl Orth Louis Ortt
Jeffrey Pick Blair Post Dwight Ridgeway B. John Ross Malcolm B. Ryder Edward Schwenk-Mem. Glenn Miller Smith-Hon. Joseph Stella Richard Tacy Dennis A. Taylor Robert Duane Trump-Hon. Jerry Wadel John Wermann Eric West John Winters
Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A.M. Past Masters
(d)- Deceased DI - District Instructor DDGM—District Deputy Grand Master
Help Yourself—Help Your Lodge—It is Once—It is Forever
We would like to thank the following brothers for supporting our Lodge.
Gold $50.00 Silver $25.00 Bronze: $10.00
Venice Lodge No. 301 Boosters
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W.·. Mark Baltimore
R.·. W.·. Richard Cervi
R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig
W.·. David Harris
R.·. W.·. Barry D. Hart
Br. Matt Kudriaszow
Br. Paul Noller
W.·. Jeff Pick
W.·. M.·. Gene Scheuring
Please contact a Lodge Officer to support our Lodge as a Booster.
1993 Br. Steve Yosman
1994 W.·. Louis Ortt
1995 W.·. David Harris Jr
1996 W.·. B. John Ross (d)
1996 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)
1997 Br. Don Needham
1998 Br. Donald Smith
1999 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)
2000 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)
2000 W.·. Richard Tacy (d)
2001 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)
2002 W.·. B. John Ross (d)
2003 R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig
2004 R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig
2005 R.·. W.·. John Wermann
2006 R.·. W.·. John Wermann
2006 W.·. Hampton Crimi
2007 R.·. W.·. John Wermann
2007 R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig
2008 Br. John Lewis (d)
2009 Br. John Greene III
2010 Br. John Greene III
2011 Br. John Greene III
2012 No Award Given
2013 W.·. Louie Kelly
2013 Br. Mark Baltimore
2014 Br. Marcel Leclerc
2015 Br. Walt Milne
2016 Br. John Brandon
2017 Br. Darren Bracken
Venice Lodge No. 301 Masons of the Year
23rd Masonic District Lodges
Englewood Lodge No.360: 265 Pine St., Englewood, FL 34223—1st/3rd Tuesday-7:30pm
Liberty Lodge No.412 (Daylight): at Manatee Lodge No.31—2nd Saturday-9am
Manatee Lodge No.31: 402 15th St. E., Bradenton, FL 34208—1st/3rd Monday-7:30pm
Peace River Lodge No.66: 909 North Oak, Arcadia, FL 34266—2nd/4th Tuesday-7:30pm
Phoenix Lodge No.346: 240 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237—1st/3rd Tuesday-7:30pm
Punta Gorda Lodge No.115: 25349 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950—1st/3rd Thursday-7:30pm
Sarasota Lodge No.147: 2160 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237—2nd/4th Tuesday-7:30pm
Venice Lodge No.301:118 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285—1st/3rd Monday-7:30pm
West Coast Lodge No.409: 520 30th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205—2nd/4th Monday-6:30pm
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Fax (941) 493-4000
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Venice Shrine Club
Meets 3rd Tuesday—11:00 AM
Left Coast Seafood 385 US41 Bypass, Venice
President: Jim Fahey 941-223-6533
York Rite Freemasonry
Royal Arch—2nd Thursday—Sarasota No.147—7:30pm
Council—3rd Friday—Venice No.301—7:30pm
Commandery—1st Thursday—7:30pm
Odd Months—West Coast No.409
Even Months—Venice No.301
1845 S. Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
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Venice No.301 Stated
Communication 7:30 pm
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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am
Sarasota
Scottish Rite Club
Ceremony of Remembrance Dinner-6 pm
Ceremony 6:45 pm
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Trinity Commandery No.16—7:30
pm Even Months:
Venice No.301
Odd Months: West Coast
No.409
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Polo Club Family Event
Postponed
DeMolay Venice No.301
5 pm
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Officer’s Meeting Ritual Practice
6:30 pm
Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa Dinner-5:45 pm Meeting-7:30 pm
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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am
Master Mason
Degree Venice No.301
7 pm
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Sarasota Scottish Rite
Club Luncheon
Sahib Shrine 11:30-1 pm
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Master Mason Degree
Venice No.301 9 am
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Venice No.301 Family Dinner
6:00 pm
Stated Communication
7:30 pm
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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am
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DeMolay Venice No.301
5 pm
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Fellow Craft Degree Practice
6:30 pm
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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am
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Master Masons
& School of
Instruction Sarasota No.147 6:45 pm
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District 23 Master Masons
Association Chili Cookoff
Challenge Sahib Shrine
12—2 pm
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Rainbow Girls Venice No.301
1 pm
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Fellow Craft Degree Practice
6:30 pm
April 2018 Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301