JANUARY 21, 2004
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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President Rick
Hoover called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. W:.Ken
James, Sr. gave the invocation followed with the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag. President Rick
Hoover then proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and
guests were welcomed and the W:.M:. of Clearwater Lodge was
thanked for providing the meeting place and dinner. The kitchen help, who
prepared our fine meal, were then introduced. It was
regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be
accepted as printed and distributed. Our ending
balance from the previous meeting was $3,541.54. The current ending balance
is $5,571.72 with $2,590.98 reserved for our Scholarship Fund. It was
regularly moved, seconded and passed that the treasurer's report be accepted
as read. Roll call was
then taken with 12 Lodges represented and 46 Brethren present:
Old Business: The Hot Gavel
is at Clearwater Lodge. The
Traveling Gavel is at East Gate Lodge. R:.W:.David
Neveitt reported on the Masonic Home Christmas Party. There were
approximately 32 children in attendance and a nice meal was served. It was
decided that we will continue to participate in this event. A report was
given on the Bay Pines Christmas Party. There was approximately 14 Masons in
attendance. The proposed
by-law change which was discussed at our last meeting was read for the final
vote. After much discussion, it was regularly moved, seconded and passed that
this proposed by-law be changed. New
Business: The 2004
Installation of officers for the ensuing year was then held, with the
following brothers installed: President - R:.W:.Sam Lampson Installing
Officer was R:.W:.Mike
Beijar; Installing Marshall was R:.W:.Paul Stellrecht and
Installing Chaplain was W:.Ken James, Sr. President Sam
Lampson appointed the following to the Audit Committee: Mark Birenbaum,
Chairman; R:.W:.Paul
Stellrecht; and W:.Jim Clouser. The meetings
for this year were set for the following locations: March 2004 - Star
Lodge A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed that this Association award a $1,000
scholarship to a deserving student, and be presented a plaque not to exceed
$25.00. A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed the Scholarship Committee consist of the
same members as the previous year (Bryce, Chairman; Verderame,
and Birenbaum).
A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed that the Scholarship Committee have the
authority to select the winner of this Association's Scholarship recipient
since the end of the school year has been moved up. A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed that this Association's scholarship be
named the "William S. O'Brien Masonic Scholarship" in memory
of W:.O'Brien. A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed that this Association sponsor a trap
shoot, to be held on April 17, 2004 at the Silver Dollar Shooters Club, with
the proceeds for the benefit of the Scholarship Fund. A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed that the proceeds from this Association's
annual golf tournament, tentatively scheduled for October 9, 2004, go to
charity, to be announced at a later date. A motion was
regularly made, seconded that this Association fund and sponsor the Grand
Master's Official Visit. After much discussion, this motion was defeated. An announcement
was made that the Grand Master's Parade will be held on February 15, 2004
beginning at 12:30pm. Introductions
were then made: This Association's Past Presidents; Past District Deputy
Grand Masters; R:.W:.Ed
Phero - District Instructor for District 20; R:.W:.Sam
Lampson, District Deputy Grand Master of District 20; R:.W:.Rick
Hoover, District Deputy Grand Master of District 21. The
next Masters & Wardens Meeting will be held at Star
Lodge on March 17, 2004. Dinner at 7:00pm and the meeting will
begin at 8:00pm. Benediction was
given by W:.Ken James, Sr. The meeting
closed at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully
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MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST
MASTERS &
WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
MARCH 17, 2004
Star Lodge No. 78 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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President Sam Lampson
called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. R:.W:.Jack Stabler, PDDGM gave the
invocation followed with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Sam
Lampson then proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and
guests were welcomed and the W:.M:. of Star Lodge was thanked
for providing the meeting place and dinner. The kitchen help, who prepared
our fine meal, were then introduced. It was
regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be
accepted as printed and distributed. Our ending
balance from the previous meeting was $5,571.72. The current ending balance
is $4,417.62 with $2,092.90 reserved for our Scholarship Fund. It was
regularly moved, seconded and passed that the treasurer's report be accepted
as read. Roll call was
then taken with 10 Lodges represented and 35 Brethren present:
Old
Business: The Hot Gavel
is at East Gate Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at
Pinellas Daylight Lodge. W:.Tim
Bryce announced that our Scholarship Committee had received approximately
28 to 30 applicants. The Scholarship Committee will be selecting the
recipient of our Scholarship very soon and will be announced at our next
meeting. The Audit
Committee stated they had completed the audit of the Association's financial
records for the past year and found everything to be in order. R:.W:.Ron
McMillan was thanked for doing an excellent job with the books. A
copy of the Audit Committee report is attached to the minutes. New
Business: The rules for
both the "Hot Gavel" and the "Traveling Gavel" were
discussed and voted on. The rules for the "Hot Gavel" and the
"Traveling Gavel" are the same as follows: 1.
Seven
(7) Brothers are required to present or obtain a gavel; of these seven
brothers, two must be officers, one of which of must be an elected officer. 2.
The
gavels can be presented or obtained at either a Stated or Called
Communications. The whole team must stay for the complete communications and
claim or present the gavel at the close of the meeting. 3.
The
gavel cannot be obtained or presented to the Lodge that was last in
possession of it; at least one other Lodge must have been in possession of
the gavel. 4.
Gavels
should be passed on A.S.A.P. (within the period of time before the next SunCoast
Masters & Wardens Association meeting - currently held bi-monthly). 5.
Gavels
are to be prominently displayed in the "East" during all Stated and
Called Communications. 6.
For
the "Traveling Gavel" - In the event multiple Lodges are present to
obtain the gavel, the Lodge with the most Brothers present will be awarded
the gavel. In case of a tie, the Worshipful Master of the Lodge in possession
of the gavel shall, at his discretion, devise a suitable and fair method to
break the tie. 7.
For
the "Traveling Gavel" - The visiting Lodge obtaining the gavel
shall have at least one meeting scheduled, after claiming the gavel, before
going dark for the summer. 8.
The
"Hot Gavel" and "Traveling Gavel" cannot be exchanged at
the same communications by the same Lodge. 9.
Upon
transfer of a gavel, an entry will be made in the accompanying register
giving date of receipt, Lodge name and number, and the names of the Brethren
involved. W:.Jack Large,
candidate for the station of the Junior Grand Warden was introduced and
presented a brief summary of his Masonic history and views on various items
at Grand Lodge. A short question and answer period was then held. Introductions
were then made: R:.W:.Ed
Phero - District Instructor for District 20; R:.W:.Sam
Lampson, District Deputy Grand Master of District 20; R:.W:.Rick
Hoover, District Deputy Grand Master of District 21. As is customary
at this meeting, the outgoing DDGM's announced who would proceed their
positions for the ensuing Grand Lodge Year. They are as follows: W:.Bill
Petrey will be the new DDGM for District 20 and W:.Jim Clouser
will be the new DDGM for District 21. The new District Instructors will be
the same: R:.W:.Ed
Phero - District 20 and W:.Ed Street - District 21. The
next Masters & Wardens Meeting will be held at Sutherland Lodge on May 19, 2004. Dinner at
7:00pm and the meeting will begin at 8:00pm. Benediction was
given by R:.W:.Jack
Stabler, PDDGM. The meeting
closed at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully
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MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST
MASTERS &
WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
MAY 19, 2004
Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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President Sam
Lampson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. W:.Alan
Leverock, PM, Chaplain of Sutherland Lodge gave the invocation
followed with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Sam
Lampson then proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and
guests were welcomed and the W:.M:. of Sutherland Lodge was
thanked for providing the meeting place and dinner. The kitchen help, who
prepared our fine meal, were then introduced. It was
regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be
accepted as printed and distributed. Our ending
balance from the previous meeting was $4,417.62. The current ending balance
is $6,485.40 with $2,092.90 reserved for our Scholarship Fund and $260.19
reserved for the Masonic Home Christmas Party. It was regularly moved,
seconded and passed that the treasurer's report be accepted as read. Roll call was
then taken with 11 Lodges represented and 26 Brethren present:
Old
Business: The Hot Gavel
is at East Gate Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at
Pinellas Daylight Lodge. W:.Tim
Bryce reported on the Trap Shoot Tournament held in April. R:.W:.Paul
Stellrecht, PDDGM (Star Lodge) won the Adult Division and Bro.Dale Thomas
(Elmer O. Smith Lodge) won the Seniors Division and was "Top Gun."
The event resulted in a $120 donation to the Association's Scholarship Fund.
As to the William S. O'Brien Scholarship itself, the Committee selected Miss
Than Doan of Gulf High School out of 40 applicants in the area. Bro. Bryce
thanked his committee members for their participation, including Bro. Mark Birenbanm
and W:.Frank
Verderame. Bro. Bryce went to Bro. Bryce also
reported that the 3rd Annual SunCoast Masters & Wardens Association Golf
Tournament has been moved back one week. It is now scheduled for 12:00pm on
Saturday, October 16th. New
Business: Bro. Jim Ullery
of East Gate Lodge discussed the upcoming Masonic 5K Charity Run scheduled
for Saturday, May 22nd, at Eastlake Woodlands in Oldsmar. Proceeds to benefit
the National Childhood Cancer Foundation. Bro. Ullery solicited volunteers
from the Brethren to help on the day of the event. Introductions
were then made: R:.W:.Ed
Phero - District Instructor for District 20 and W:.Ed
Street for District 21. R:.W:.Sam Lampson, District Deputy
Grand Master of District 20, and R:.W:.Rick Hoover, District Deputy
Grand Master of District 21. As is customary
at this meeting, the outgoing DDGM's announced who would proceed their
positions for the ensuing Grand Lodge Year. They are as follows: W:.Bill
Petrey will be the new DDGM for District 20 and W:.Jim Clouser
will be the new DDGM for District 21. The new District Instructors will be
the same: R:.W:.Ed
Phero - District 20 and W:.Ed Street - District 21. The Grand
Master's official visit to Districts 20 & 21 will be on Friday, October
29, 2004 at the Masonic Home in The
next Masters & Wardens Meeting will be held at Northside Lodge No. 283 on
July 21, 2004. Dinner at 7:00pm and the meeting will begin at 8:00pm. Benediction was
given by W:.Alan
Leverock, PM, Chaplain. The meeting
closed at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully
Submitted, NOTE: These
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MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST
MASTERS &
WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
JULY 21, 2004
Northside Lodge No. 283 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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President Sam
Lampson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. R:.W:.Jack
Stabler, PDDGM, gave the invocation, followed with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. President Sam
Lampson then proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and
guests were welcomed and the W:.M:. of Northside Lodge was
thanked for providing the meeting place and dinner. The kitchen help, who
prepared our fine meal, were then introduced. It was
regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be
accepted as printed and distributed. W:.Tim Bryce was thanked for taking the
previous minutes due to the absence of our Secretary. R:.W:.Ron
McMillan, Secretary announced that M:.W:.John Givens (then Grand
Master) approved our recent by-law change on May 28, 2004. Our ending
balance from the previous meeting was $6,485.40. The current ending balance
is $5,590.93 with $1,193.93 reserved for our Scholarship Fund and $260.19
reserved for the Masonic Home Christmas Party. It was regularly moved,
seconded and passed that the treasurer's report be accepted as read. Roll call was
then taken with 14 Lodges represented and 41 Brethren present:
Old
Business: The Hot Gavel
is at East Gate Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at Tampa
Bay Lodge. W:.Tim
Bryce, Vice President, announced that this Association's annual
golf tournament will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the Tides Golf
Club. A packet of various sign up sheets, flyers, etc. was handed out to all
of the Lodges. It was strongly encouraged that each Lodge's participation is
required if this event is to be a success. New
Business: R:.W:.Rick
Hoover read a letter from the A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed that this Association advance $3,000 to
the DDGM's of the 20th and 21st Masonic Districts for the Official Visit of
the Grand Master, to be held on Friday, October 29, 2004 at the Masonic Home. The Zone 6 Schools of Instruction were announced for
this year as follows: September 11, 2004 (Rusty Nail Degree); November 20,
2004; March 19, 2004 (Zone 6 Ritual Competition) and May 21, 2005. These Zone
Schools will be held at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center
in It was
announced that the Masonic Home Parade will be held on October 31, 2004 with
a barbecue to follow for a donation of $7.00. There will be several other
events scheduled this weekend - details will follow at a later date. W:.Gil Wiseman,
State Chairman for the Wardens Workshop announced that the Zone 6 Workshop
will be held on August 14, 2004 beginning at 7:00am to 5:00pm at the Masonic Home. The cost to cover the workbook,
materials, etc. is $25. This is a very informative workshop for any line
officer and is open to any Master Mason who wishes to attend. You may pay at
the door the day of the workshop. Introductions
were then made: R:.W:.Ed
Phero - District Instructor of District 20; R:.W:.Bill
Petrey District Deputy Grand Master of District 20; R:.W:.Jim
Clouser District Deputy Grand Master of District 21. Bro. Oscar
Laurene was resigning his position as Administrator effective July 30, 2004. W:.Jim Mason,
candidate for Oriental Guide at The
next Masters & Wardens Meeting will be held at Clearwater Lodge No. 127 on September 15, 2004.
Dinner at 7:00pm and the meeting will begin at 8:00pm. Benediction was
given by R:.W:.Jack
Stabler, PDDGM. The meeting
closed at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully
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MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST
MASTERS &
WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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President Sam
Lampson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. W:.R.James
Rocha, PM, gave the invocation, followed with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. President Sam
Lampson then proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and
guests were welcomed and the W:.M:. of Northside Lodge was
thanked for providing the meeting place and dinner. The kitchen help, who
prepared our fine meal, were then introduced. It was
regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be
accepted as printed and distributed, with one minor correction. This
Association's Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, October
9, 2004 rather than Sunday, October 9, 2004. Our ending
balance from the previous meeting was $5,590.93. The current ending balance
is $4,993.31 with $1,193.93 reserved for our Scholarship Fund and $260.19 reserved
for the Masonic Home Employee Christmas Party. It was regularly moved,
seconded and passed that the treasurer's report be accepted as read. Roll call was
then taken with 12 Lodges represented and 28 Brethren present:
Old
Business: The Hot Gavel
is at East Gate Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at Tampa
Bay Lodge. W:.Tim
Bryce, Vice President, announced that this Association's annual
golf tournament will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the Tides Golf
Club. Brother
Rick Willis, of Sutherland Lodge will be the Tournament Director.
The putting contest will begin at 12:30 PM and the Tournament will begin at
1:30 PM. W:.Bryce is requesting that all Lodges participate in this
event since it is the only large fund raiser we have during the year. A
motion was regularly made, seconded and passed to give the Tides Golf Club a
$500 deposit. It was
announced that the Grand Masters Official Visit to Districts 20 and 21 will
be on October 29, 2004 at the Masonic Home. Registration
will begin at 6:00 PM, dinner will be served at 6:30 PM and the Tiled Meeting
will begin at 7:30 PM. New
Business: It was
announced that the Masonic Home Parade will be held on October 31, 2004 with
a barbecue to follow for a donation of $7.00. There will be several other
events scheduled this weekend. A motion was regularly made, seconded, and
passed that this Association sponsor the Christmas Party for the Employees of
the Masonic Home. The amount of money we will give to this party will be
decided at our November meeting. Our Secretary
read a letter from Brother Red Russell regarding the Bay Pines Christmas
Party, which will be held on Friday, December 17, 2004. We will assemble in
the Cobb Room on the ground floor of the Introductions
were then made: R:.W:.Ed
Phero - District Instructor of District 20; W:.Ed
Street - District Instructor of District 21' R:.W:.Bill
Petrey District Deputy Grand Master of District 20; R:.W:.Jim
Clouser District Deputy Grand Master of District 21. Two members
of the Egypt Shrine Temple were introduced: W:.R.James
Rocha, High Priest and Prophet, and Brother Jim Odell, Assistant
Raban. The
next Masters & Wardens Meeting will be held at Nitram Lodge No. 188 on
November 17, 2004. Dinner at 7:00pm and the meeting will begin at 8:00pm.
This will be the annual election of Officers for the ensuing year. Benediction was
given by R:.W:.Jack
Stabler, PDDGM. The meeting
closed at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully
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