SunCoast Masters & Wardens Meeting

January 20, 2010

@ Clearwater Lodge # 127 F & AM

Dinner 6:30 PM Meeting 7:30 PM

Following the Invocation given by W. Roger Webb, Dinner was served at 6:30 P.M.

President Derryl O’Neal, P.M. called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

President O’Neal proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and guests were welcomed.

There were three first time visitors joining us. Visitors were from East Gate Lodge, Dunedin Lodge, and St. Petersburg Lodge.

Worshipful Bishop and Officers were introduced and thanked for providing the meeting place. The J.W. and his kitchen help, who prepared our fine meal, were then introduced and thanked with a round of applause.

Our guest speaker was introduced. David Morgan, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute spoke about the work in progress at the Institute and other facts about this debilitating disease. After about a 15 minute message about Alzheimer’s and the research on going at the USF Institute, he asked for and answered several questions from the audience. His discussion was very informative and he was thanked with a hearty round of applause. He invited anyone to come and visit the Institute. He thanked the Mason’s for choosing the Byrd Institute

as our Charity and for our generous donations.

President O’Neal then proceeded with the regular order of business.

It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be accepted as printed and distributed.

Treasurer’s Report: (R.W. David Henderson)

Beginning balance: $ 10,307.15 Ending balance: $ 11,186.88 with $ 3000.00 reserved for our Scholarship Fund. It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that the Treasurer’s report be accepted as read and distributed. Bills for postage for the G.I. Care Packages totaling $ 322.65.

W. Bob Matheson read emails that he received from some of our servicemen overseas, thanking us for sending the care packages and for remembering our men and women in the armed forces. W. Bob said he would like for the program to continue next year. Bob said he sent twenty-seven packages to our military personnel.

Roll Call of Lodges: Vice President W. David Webster took roll call of the Lodges: We had 13 Lodges and 52 Brothers present. Star Lodge - 7; St. Petersburg Lodge - 5; Nitram Lodge - 1; Northside Lodge - 1; Elmer O. Smith Lodge - 2; Tarpon Lodge - 0; Pearl of the West Lodge - 5; Dunedin Lodge - 5; East Gate Lodge - 4; Pinellas Daylight Lodge - 6: Clearwater Lodge - 8; Sutherland Lodge - 1; Tampa Bay Lodge - 2; Gulf Beach Lodge - 5

W. Billy Garrett Jr. reported on the Masonic Home Employees Christmas Party. We had approximately 40 children receive presents from Santa Claus, who arrived again this year by Fire Engine from the St. Petersburg Fire Department. All had a good time and enjoyed a fine meal by our Masonic Home Dietary Department. Masonic Home office manager, Debbie Neveitt returned over $ 400.00 to the Association from the purchase of the gifts for the children.

Sickness and Distress: There were no reports of any sickness or distress among the Brethren or in our Fraternal family. Let’s keep all distressed worthy brothers and their families in our thoughts and prayers.

There were no communications to be read.

At this point President O’Neal announced the irregularities in the election of officers at the last meeting. There being no one opposed to the election as it was, W. Bob Matheson made a motion to accept the election as it was, seconded by R.W. John Hickey. The vote of the Craft was to accept the election as held at the November meeting.

President O’Neal made his closing statements about his year as President and thanked all who assisted him and made his year a successful one. He was thanked with a round of applause and standing ovation.

John Anthony, President of the Widows and Sons Motorcycle Club, SunCoast Chapter spoke and invited riders to join in on some of their rides. He will keep us advised to the Clubs activities.

At this time W. Billy Garrett Jr. Installed the new Officers for 2010. W. David Webster, President; and W. Tim Long, Vice President. R.W. David Henderson and R.W. James Clouser were re-elected as Treasurer and Secretary, respectively, and did not need to be reinstalled. With the new Officers installed, President Webster proceeded with business.

President Webster announced his Committees and activities he has planned for this year.

Scholarship Committee: Five Past Presidents; (Bryce, Henderson, Matheson, Garrett Jr. and O’Neal)

Audit Committee: Chairman: Mark Birenbaum, Tim Bryce, and Bob Matheson.

Trap Shoot: Has been held for 10 years. Motion was made by W Bryce to donate all money raised to the scholarship fund. Seconded by R.W. Henderson. With approval from the Craft all money raised will be go to the scholarship fund. To be held on April 10th at the Silver Dollar Trap Range. Cost is $ 55.00 for three rounds of trap.

Roast for both D. D. G. M.’s: Chairman: W. Tim Long.

Golf Tournament: Chairman: W. Derryl O’Neal.

G.I. Care Package Program; Chairman: W. Billy Garrett Jr.

Masonic Home Employee Christmas Party; President Webster and Vice President Long.

V.A. Christmas Party; Discussion was held about the Masters’ & Wardens’ Association not participating and let the individual Lodges participate if they wish and then they could receive any credit or recognition. Chairman: R.W. Danny Robinson with assistance of W. Roger Webb. W. Webb reported that more participation is needed at this event next year.

Pool Tournament; W. Tim Long and Derryl O’Neal

Pistol Shoot; W. Tim Bryce.

Old Business:

The Hot Gavel is at Tampa Bay Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at Gulf Beach Lodge.

New Business:

The Two Minute Drill was then held with various announcements from the Lodges present.

The next meeting locations was determined to be as follows:

March 17th - Sutherland Lodge in Palm Harbor;

May 19th - Dunedin Lodge in Dunedin;

July 21st - Star Lodge in Largo;

Sept 15th - Pearl of the West Lodge in New Port Richey;

Nov 17th - Elmer O. Smith Lodge in Pinellas Park;

Jan 2011 - St. Petersburg Lodge in St. Petersburg.

Dinner at 6:30 pm and meeting at 7:30 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Introductions;

R W Chris Schlenker , DDGM District 20;

R.H. Michael Rhodes, D.I. District 20; (although not present)

R.W. Ed Street, D.D.G.M. District 21;

R.H. James Clouser, D.I. District 21;

Other Introductions:

R.W. David Henderson, Zone 6 Chair for Public Relations/Education

Benediction was given by W. Roger Webb Elmer O. Smith Lodge.

The meeting was closed at 9:40 pm with Peace and Harmony.

Mite Box collected $ 42.00 for the Grand Masters’ Charity, The Alzheimer’s Institute at USF in Tampa.

Respectfully Submitted,

James R. Clouser, D.I., PDDGM.

Secretary

SunCoast Masters & Wardens Meeting

March 20, 2010

@ Sutherland Lodge # 174 F & AM

Dinner 6:30 PM Meeting 7:30 PM

Following the Invocation, Dinner was served at 6:30 P.M.

President David Webster, P.M. called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

President Webster proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and guests were welcomed. We had four first time visitors: Junior Grand Deacon, R.W. Danny Griffith; Greg Scott, S.W., (both of Orange Park Lodge), Treasurer Frank Gaughn of Sutherland Lodge and P.M. Alec Ramsey of Star Lodge.

Introductions Included: R.W. Chris Schlenker, D.D.G.M.-20

R.W. Ed Street, D.D.G.M.-21

R.H. James Clouser, D.I.-21

R.W. David Henderson, Zone 6 Chair for Public Relations & Education

R.W. Richard Hoover, Zone 6 Chair for Public Relations & Publicity

R.W. David Neveitt

W. Alan Rosenthal, Chair for FA-100

It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be accepted as printed and distributed.

Treasurer’s Report: (R.W. David Henderson)

Beginning balance: $ 10,629.61 Ending balance: $ 8,518.31 with $ 3000.00 reserved for our Scholarship Fund. It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that the Treasurer’s report be accepted as read and distributed.

Roll Call of Lodges: Vice President W. Tim Long took roll call of the Lodges: We had 12 Lodges and 55 Brothers present. Star Lodge - 9; St. Petersburg Lodge - 10; Nitram Lodge - 2; Northside Lodge - 0; Elmer O. Smith Lodge - 4; Tarpon Lodge - 0; Pearl of the West Lodge - 5; Dunedin Lodge - 4; East Gate Lodge - 3; Pinellas Daylight Lodge - 4: Clearwater Lodge - 2; Sutherland Lodge - 9; Tampa Bay Lodge - 2; Gulf Beach Lodge – 1

Sickness & Distress: President Webster reported on R.W. Sam Chancey of Elmer O. Smith Lodge.

Communications: Secretary Clouser read three letters in regards to Heather McShane and her Scholarship Award

Funds which were forwarded to her respective college for payment of related expenses.

Hot Gavel is at Tampa Bay Lodge; Traveling Gavel is at Dunedin Lodge.

Committee Reports:

Audit Committee Chair W. Mark Birenbaum reported the committees’ findings and suggested a new program be implemented for the procedure for receiving and transferring Cash monies to the Secretary, then to be forwarded to

the Treasurer. After much discussion as to this process, President Webster tabled the vote on this process until the May meeting.

R.W. Ron Newton reported on the success of Pilgrimage Day and the pleasure of The Grand Master on this occasion.

W. Tim Bryce reported the Trap Shoot was rapidly approaching and the reservation cut-off date would be April 1.

Vice President W. Tim Long reported the Roast of the D.D.G.M.’s for Districts 20 & 21 would be at the Chili’s on East Bay Drive on April 30, at 7:00 P.M. Meal items will be from the menu. For more information, go to the Masters’ and Wardens’ website.

W. Billy Garrett Jr. reported on the upcoming Golf Tournament which is open to all golfers. More information will be reported at the next meeting.

W. Tim Bryce said the Scholarship Committee had over 40 applications for the scholarship award and the deadline for application was rapidly approaching.

W. Billy Garrett Jr. & W. Tom Long will be having another Pool Tournament. Proposed date is July 29.

No New Business.

R.W. Chris Schlenker reports that he has a Unity Gavel in District 20. He presents this gavel to the newest raised Master Mason of the Lodge he is attending for his Official Visit. This Master Mason then must attend Chris’ next official Visit so the Gavel may be passed to another newly raised master Mason, thus promoting visitation between Lodges.

R.W. Danny Griffith is running for the Grand South at this Grand Lodge Session in May.

Incoming D.D.G.M.’s W. Bob Matheson, 20, and W Alan Rosenthal, 21, announce that the Grand Masters’ Official Visit to the Districts 20 & 21 will be on Friday night July 16, with registration at 5:00 P.M. and Dinner at 6:00 P.M.

at the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg.

New Business:

The Two Minute Drill was then held with various announcements from the Lodges present.

Our next Meeting will be May 19, 2010 at Dunedin Lodge.

Dinner at 6:30 pm and meeting at 7:30 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

The next meeting locations was determined to be as follows:

July 21st - Star Lodge in Largo;

Sept 15th - Pearl of the West Lodge in New Port Richey;

Nov 17th - Elmer O. Smith Lodge in Pinellas Park;

Jan 2011 - St. Petersburg Lodge in St. Petersburg.

Benediction was given by W. Roger Webb Elmer O. Smith Lodge.

The meeting was closed at 9:35 pm with Peace and Harmony.

Respectfully Submitted,

James R. Clouser, D.I., PDDGM.

Secretary

SunCoast Masters & Wardens Meeting

May 19, 2010

@ Dunedin Lodge # 192 F & AM

Dinner 6:30 PM Meeting 7:30 PM

Following the Invocation by R.H. James Clouser, Dinner was served at 6:30 P.M.

President David Webster, P.M. called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

President Webster proceeded with the regular order of business. All members and guests were welcomed. Dunedin Lodge Worshipful Master, Mike Wilson and Junior Warden, Richard Whitmyer was thanked for hosting the meeting and the fine meal which was enjoyed by all. We had one first time visitor: Brother Ken Johnson of Dunedin Lodge.

Introductions Included: R.W. Ed Street, D.D.G.M.-21

R.H. James Clouser, D.I.-21

R.W. David Henderson, Zone 6 Chair for Public Relations & Education

R.W. Richard Hoover, Zone 6 Chair for Public Relations & Publicity

W. Alan Rosenthal, Chair for FA-100

It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that the previous meeting minutes be accepted as printed and distributed. Secretary Clouser apologized for the tardiness of the March Meeting Minutes due to the serious illness of his wife, who is now home and recovering very nicely. He thanked all the Brothers for their thoughts and prayers.

Treasurer’s Report: (R.W. David Henderson)

Beginning balance: $ 9026.92, Ending balance: $ 9911.78 with $ 3000.00 reserved for our Scholarship Fund. It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that the Treasurer’s report be accepted as read and distributed.

Roll Call of Lodges: Vice President W. Tim Long took roll call of the Lodges: We had 11 Lodges and 33 Brothers present. Star Lodge - 5; St. Petersburg Lodge - 4; Nitram Lodge - 3; Northside Lodge - 0; Elmer O. Smith Lodge - 0; Tarpon Lodge - 0; Pearl of the West Lodge - 4; Dunedin Lodge - 5; East Gate Lodge - 2; Pinellas Daylight Lodge - 6: Clearwater Lodge - 1; Sutherland Lodge - 1; Tampa Bay Lodge - 1; Gulf Beach Lodge – 1

Sickness & Distress: No other sickness & distress than already reported by Secretary Clouser on his wife.

Communications: Secretary Clouser had no current communications.

Hot Gavel is at Clearwater Lodge; Traveling Gavel is also at Clearwater Lodge.

Committee Reports:

Audit Committee: President Webster offered record keeping sheets for our use as per the Audit Committees’ recommendations. Both Secretary Clouser and Treasurer Henderson now have receipt books for receiving, transferring, and depositing cash monies, so a proper accounting of said cash monies can be tracked in the future.

Chairman W. Mark Birenbaum recommended a treasurer’s Deposit Sheet signed by both the Treasurer and Secretary for a deposit accounting procedure.

W. Tim Bryce reported the 10th Annual Trap Shoot was held on April 17th and raised $ 828.00 for our Scholarship Fund. 36 shooters participated.

Vice President W. Tim Long reported the Roast of the D.D.G.M.’s for Districts 20 & 21 was held at the Chili’s on East Bay Drive on April 30, at 7:00 P.M. Good Fellowship and Roast was enjoyed by all who attended. The restaurant was pleased with our attendance and invited our organization back again.

W. Billy Garrett Jr. and W. Tim Long will be having another Pool Night on July 29th at 7:00 P.M. at The Crooked Cue behind Mug’s and Jug’s on 66th Street. This event is open to all Masons or anyone interested in our Fraternity.

More information is available on the Master’s and Warden’s website.

W. Tim Bryce said the Scholarship Committee reviewed 83 scholarship applications from 20 area High Schools. The winner is Miss Melissa Dohme of Clearwater High School. W. Bryce will present the Scholarship and Plaque at an Awards Ceremony next Wednesday Night, May 26, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., at Clearwater High School. W. Bryce thanked all of his committee men who worked so diligently on making this selection. The Committee consisted of:

W. Tim Bryce, Chair; R.W. David Henderson; W. Derryl O’Neal; W.Bob Matheson; President W. David Webster; and W. Billy Garrett, Jr. A round of applause thanked the Committee for their work.

W. Billy Garrett Jr. reported the Golf Tournament fundraiser will be at Airco Golf Course, on September 25, 2010. Open to all single golfers and teams. Come out and support this fundraiser. Proceeds are for The Masonic Home and our Scholarship Fund. One of the prizes will be a round of Golf for a foursome at another local golf course. Contact W. Garrett, Jr. to sponsor a hole for $ 50.00. For more information go to the Master’s and Warden’s website.

More upcoming events are: Fort Clinch Outdoor Degree on October 26, 2010, and the annual Pistol Shoot at The Wyoming Antelope Club on Saturday November 6, 2010.

Under New Business.

Gulf Beach Lodge was presented a Certificate and Plaque for offering and maintaining the website at no cost to the association. A round of applause followed.

W. Billy Garrett Jr. made a motion, which was seconded, to give an Honorary Membership to R.W. J. Dick Martinez

(should he be elected Grand Master, and he is not already a member ). The motion was passed unanimously.

W. Billy Garrett Jr. made a motion to give the incoming D.D.G.M.’s $ 3500.00 for expenses of the Grand Masters’ Official Visit to our District , which will be on July 16^th, at The Masonic Home. The Motion was seconded voted on, and passed. This money will be accounted for under the previously established rules and to be returned to the Association when the D.D.G.M.’s receive the money after assessing their respective Lodges in their Districts.

Secretary Clouser presented an invoice for the Scholarship Award plaque from Metz Signs and Awards for $ 44.89

A motion was made, seconded and passed to pay this invoice.

Worshipful Master Earl Ray of St. Petersburg Lodge made a motion to donate $ 200.00 to the Grotto for the Hyperbaric Chamber program. W. Ray said he has utilized the program and attested to its success. The motion was seconded and passed. A donation was made.

Welcome to two new members; W.M. Tom McVeigh purchased a Lifetime membership; and Tom Watson purchased a One Year membership.

Grand Lodge will be May 31; June 1st & 2nd at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando. All Master Masons are eligible to attend.

at the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg.

New Business:

The Two Minute Drill was then held with various announcements from the Lodges present.

Our next Meeting will be July 21, 2010 at Star Lodge in Largo.

Dinner at 6:30 pm and meeting at 7:30 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

The future meeting locations were determined to be as follows:

Sept 15th - Pearl of the West Lodge in New Port Richey;

Nov 17th - Elmer O. Smith Lodge in Pinellas Park;

Jan 2011 - St. Petersburg Lodge in St. Petersburg.

Benediction was given by R.W. Ed Street, D.D.G.M. – 21.

The meeting was closed at 9:25 pm with Peace and Harmony.

Mite Box donation of $ 62.00 was for the Grotto’s Hyperbaric Chamber Program.

Respectfully Submitted,

James R. Clouser, D.I., PDDGM.

Secretary