Suncoast
Masters and Wardens
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
Brothers,
You may have
seen this before... But I believe it not only fits us as Masons but all
mankind. Further, it fits our Masonic society as "friends and
brothers" in peace and harmony in our hearts, souls and consciences.
"Peace of
mind, peace of heart and peace of soul; squash gossip, squash indifference,
squash grumbling, squash selfishness; let us be faithful; let us be kind, let
us be patient, let us really love one another. Turn up for meetings, turn up
for service and turn up to help one another. Time for each
other, time for family, and time with friends".
Remember,
there is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
Billy Garrett Jr. PM,
President
VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
There is no reason a Mason
should ever be bored!
As I review our calendar
since the first of the year, I see numerous opportunities for us to improve our
Fraternity and socialize both inside and outside of our regular Lodge meeting.
Within our regular Lodge meetings, there are a lot of very active Lodges doing
very good degree work for our newly obligated brothers. Everyone should show
their support when these brothers are being initiated, passed and especially
raised! Remember how you felt when you were raised.
Outside our regular
meetings, there are many opportunities to fellowship and enjoy the camaraderie
of our Fraternity. I would like to focus on three. First, Masons should never
be hungry! With this in mind, there was an estimated 25 events where food was
available. Masons should be informed concerning Masonic activities! There were
about 8 events surrounding Masonic Board meetings, Zone Schools of Instruction
and
Coordinating all of these
events to get the maximum participation is important. Before your Lodge
schedules an event, take a few minutes to see what else has been scheduled at
the other Lodges. Check out the calendar on the Suncoast Masters and Wardens
Assn website. This allows everyone an equal opportunity to participate in your
event; it increases our cooperation and the closeness that we feel as Masons!
On a final note: my
congratulations to my brothers from Sutherland Lodge #174 who came in 2nd
Place (again) in the Bowling Tournament!
Fraternally,
Derryl B. O’Neal, PM
Vice President
DISTRICT 20 DDGM MESSAGE
Brethren,
Nothing to offer from the 20th District Deputy
Ken James Jr. DDGM
20th Masonic District
DISTRICT
21 DDGM MESSAGE
Brothers,
We are getting close to our Grand Communication. There will
be a legislative meeting at Fellowship Lodge in
I encourage all to attend so you can become familiar with the
legislation being proposed at Grand Lodge this year. You can then take that
information back to your Lodge so all the Brothers may
discuss how they would like their representatives to support their wishes.
Fraternally,
Danny Robinson, DDGM
21st Masonic District
DISTRICT
20 DI MESSAGE
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Brothers,
I Hope this communication
finds you all in good health. Just a few quick notes to remind everyone the
next Zone school of instruction for Zone 6 will be cancelled. R.W. Ted Tooma is not doing well, please
keep him in your prayers and thoughts. I will be conducting district level
school of instructions at Tampa Bay Lodge in
Worshipful Masters of all lodges I will make myself available to any lodge in the 20th district that would like to have a practice or instruction at their lodge just call me at 727-455-5285
Fraternally Yours,
Tony Rhoades PDDGM, DI
District 20
DISTRICT
21 DI MESSAGE
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My Brothers,
District 21 has been extremely
active with degree work and the Lodges are putting on some terrific ritual. Our
District Schools have been very well attended and hopefully informative.
Congratulation to W:. Roger Webb who has earned his
Blue Card and Brown Card !! Brothers, remember to
attend the Zone and
Fraternally Yours,
Howard W. Knapp PDDGM, DI
District 21
Proficiency
Cards (good
for 3 years, except the Brown which is 10 years and the Gold which is for
life):
White - Opening and Closing in all three degrees and all ritual work
of the EA Degree
Green - Opening and Closing in all three degrees and all ritual work
of the EA and FC Degrees
Blue - Opening and Closing in all three degrees and all ritual work
of the EA, FC & MM Degrees
Silver - Questions and answers in the Catechism of all three Degrees
Brown - Chaplain parts in the three degrees with opening and closing
prayers, flag prayer, prayers for the 25, 40 & 50 year awards, all three
Charges, and all parts of the funeral service and the apron presentation.
Gold - All ritual in the Three Degrees and all Three
lectures.
Brothers:
As acting Secretary pro tem of your Association, I would like to invite and encourage the sitting Officers of all particular Lodges in Districts 20 & 21 to join the membership of The SunCoast Masters and Wardens Association. Get Active! Attend the meetings and offer your ideas and thoughts. This Association can survive only with the support and ideas of the membership. At the last meeting we had only nine Lodges out of fourteen represented. Not only do we need your attendance at our meetings, but at our functions and fund raisers as well. Even if you do not participate, I’m sure if you would attend, you would enjoy some great fellowship with your Brothers. Participation is not required, but I’m certain you would be welcomed to be a part of our activities. Thanking You, in advance, for your future attendance and participation
Fraternally,
James R. Clouser, PDDGM
Secretary
FROM THE TREASURER’S DESK
Brothers,
All is well from the Treasurers office. R\W\ Rick Hoover left
the books totally in order, as I knew he would. The auditing committee
consisting of R\W\Howard Knapp; W\ David Brown; and
W\ Remko Van Der Voordt
reviewed the transactions, and found them to be totally efficient.
If any member of the Masters and Wardens wishes to
see a Treasure’s report with any specific information, please e-mail me before
the next meeting and I will try to accommodate your request.
At the last meeting In March, I tried to include things I thought you
might want to see, and I hope that it was sufficient. Lots of things are
happening in April and May, and I certainly hope all of you will take part in
the Masonic Events, and enjoy the fellowship and brotherhood of the Fraternity.
I pledge to keep the financial books in order, and certainly appreciate
the opportunity to serve the Suncoast Masters and Wardens Association as
Treasurer.
Fraternally,
David A. Henderson, PDDGM, Treasurer
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