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And Now A Word
The East
My Brothers,
As I'm writing this Grand Lodge is yet to happen so I
have nothing to report on it. May was a very productive
month. We held two Stated Communications, a Fel-
lowcraft degree and a Master Mason degree. I also had
the pleasure of presenting Pioneer Chapter 99 with a new
agreement of cohabitation with Winter Park Lodge going
until 2026.
Saints John Day will not be occurring in June like it nor-
mally does. This year it will be held on July 12th. St.
John's day in the past has been scheduled to coincide
with the official visit of the Grand Master to District 17.
However, the Grand Master had to schedule his official
visit on July 12th this year. For that reason we have had
to move the date of the Saints John Day Celebration to
July 12th. I hope no one visits the Lodge on June 21st
expecting to be fed breakfast and enjoy the program.
Likewise, I hope that everyone who normally attends
Saints John Day will be able to adjust their schedule to
attend on July 12th.
In May we made six new Master Masons. In the rest of
the year it is likely we will make as many if not more. In
my closing comments to these new Master Masons I em-
phasized the responsibility of a Master Mason to his
lodge. I explained to them that it is their responsibility to
maintain payment of their dues, that it is the bare mini-
mum of what a Master Mason has to do for his lodge. I
also communicated to them that many of their brothers
have dedicated a tremendous amount of work into getting
them to the point of Master Mason and that it was my
hope they would reciprocate that effort as a part of their
career as Master Masons. Brothers, especially new
Brothers, often don't know how or what they can do for
their lodge. I think that most of us learn by doing. A new
brother could help set up lodge, help in the kitchen, help
with grounds work, perhaps visit a sick and distressed
brother, Give a ride to a Brother who is no longer able to
drive themselves to lodge, promote Freemasonry to their
friends, and so on and.
We're coming into the summer season. It is going to be
very hot this summer. I have decided to issue a dress-
down policy. In June, July and August the Officers of the
The West
My Brothers,
I want to first and foremost thank all of the brothers
of both Winter Park & South Seminole Lodges for
their help with the Master Mason degree on May
24th. Between both Lodges, we raised 9 new Master
Masons, and several brothers from South Seminole
assisted in both sections of the degrees. It was won-
derful to see the cooperation between Lodges to en-
sure the best possible experience for our newest Mas-
ter Masons.
On a related note, I have noticed that sideline attend-
ance at degrees this year has been a little sparse. At
most of these I could count the number of sideliners
on both hands. We tell our EA’s that every member
in the Lodge is there to help and support them on
their Masonic journey, but with low attendance like
we’ve had, that statement seems to ring hollow. I un-
derstand that many of us are busy and that our cable-
tows only stretch so far, but if there is another reason
why you are not coming to degrees (or stated meet-
ings for that matter) please send me an email and let
me know. If there is a way I can address your issue
or concern, I will do my best to accommodate it.
Justin McDonald
Senior Warden
Lodge are not required to wear a coat and tie to Stated
Communications. Likewise I would recommend to all
the brothers who attend lodge that they dress more
cool and comfortable. I recommend that we all still
dress professionally but you can leave your coat and
tie at home.
I wish everyone a wonderful June and I hope I see
you in lodge.
Jeff Morgan
Worshipful Master
More Words From...
The South
My Brothers,
As the former Lodge Secretary, and the current
“Assistant Secretary”, I would like to utilize this bully
-pulpit to take up the cause of delinquent dues. My
Brothers, I realize it is “only” June but a rather shock-
ing situation is rearing its ugly head… we have over
ninety, yes, NINETY Brothers whom have not yet
paid their 2014 dues! While it may feeeeeel like we
are having non-stop degrees, we are nowhere NEAR
raising the numbers of new Brothers to offset this po-
tential erosion. Are you one of the ninety? Are you
sure? When was the last time you looked at your dues
card? You would be amazed (or perhaps not) at the
number of Brothers who THINK they have renewed
but in reality, have not.
Thank you my Brothers!,
Mike Griffin
Junior Warden
Wednesday morning where you were the night before,
you should say Second and Fourth Tuesday; dinner at
6:30. And don't lie about it! We like her better than
you anyhow.
Chris Chag, PM
Secretary
The Chaplain
Bro. Justin’s sister-in-law has started chemotherapy.
Bro. Aman and his wife are in continued need of prayer.
Bro. Brian Harrelson of Mokanna Lodge, son of Ill. Sir
Ken Harrelson, has been called to the Celestial Lodge
Above. Please keep the Lodge and the family in your
prayers.
As always, please keep our military, law enforcement,
first responders, and anyone else whose livelihood places
them in harm’s way in your prayers as well.
John Essick
Chaplain
From The Secretary:
Here is a phrase that every member of Winter Park
Lodge should know by heart: "Second and Fourth
Tuesday; dinner at 6:30." Pretty easy, right? There
are many times when I find out that someone is inter-
ested in joining the Fraternity but they don't know
what to do. Second and Fourth Tuesday; dinner at
6:30. That's the answer. If you haven't been to the
lodge for a while, or if you didn't know that we now
always eat before our meetings, then you should re-
member Second and Fourth Tuesday; dinner at 6:30.
If someone asks for a petition, don't tell them you'll
bring it to them. Tell them Second and fourth Tues-
day; dinner at 6:30. When your wife asks you on
The Treasurer
Winter Park Masonic Lodge has six cemetery plots in
the “Garden of Truth” at Glen Haven Memorial Park
located at 2300 Temple Drive in Winter Park. These
six remaining plots are available for sale with all pro-
ceeds to benefit the Lodge. For details or to make a
purchase, please contact me at 407-405-3268.
Chester A. King, PDDGM
Treasurer
Masonic Events
Receive your Trestle Board electronically!
Winterparklodge.org/trestleboard.html
St. John’s Day Celebration
Winter Park Lodge #239
Breakfast at 8AM
Program at 9AM
Come welcome our new Junior Grand
Warden for his journey to the Grand
East!
Charity of the Month:
http://www.mmrl.edu/
Lodge Social Outing Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant
6/22/14—6:30pm
Please RSVP with Bro. Cebollero by 6/15/14
Hiram’s Daylight Lodge:
Will receive their charter and be set to work at
South Seminole Lodge #364 on Wednesday
June 18th, 7:30pm
Open Books June 28th 9am-3pm
Breakfast served at 8AM
Lunch served at Noon
*Come meet the new District Instructor*
Masonic Education
June 2nd, 7pm: LOTC Mod 3, Lessons 4-6
June 16th, 7pm: ???
Don’t forget the H. Glen Avery Birthday
Building Fund Challenge!
Donate $1/year on your birthday.
Grand Master’s Visit to the 17th District
Orlando Scottish Rite
Registration Starts at 5:30pm
Dinner at 6:00pm
Meeting at 7:30pm
Attire: Business Dress
Saturday July 12th, 2014
ST. JOHN’S DAY 2014 Saturday, July 12th, 2014
Special Guest Speaker: Brother Juan ‘One’ Sepulveda Owner of Sepulveda Fine Art,
Host of “The Winding Stairs” Freemasonry Podcast
WINTER PARK LODGE NO. 239
1495 Grand Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 FREE Breakfast at 8AM Labor resumes at 9AM
Welcomes the Elected Grand Lodge Officers of Florida In Presentation of:
Join the Junior Grand Warden as he continues his voyage to the Grand East!
www.winterparklodge.org
OES Pioneer Chapter 99
O.E.S. Pioneer Chapter #99 is looking for new members from Winter Park Lodge and the Ma-sonic community. Masons and their Wives, Daughters, Mothers, Widows and Sister of Ma-sons qualify for membership. For more infor-mation, call Secretary Beth Strayer at 407-462-4148. Pioneer Chapter 99 meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Winter Park Lodge. Please Come Out And Support The Chapter!
On Deck
Petitions Received:
None, but there are a few investigations to be done. If available and interested, please con-tact the Worshipful Master
Attentive Ears/Instructive Tongues: Calix Ancion (FC) David Crossmier (EA) Kevin Knowles Larry Velez Kevin Fender Adrian Ellis Michael Ayo Luke Leonard Raul Rivera
John Cotto/Alex Darwich (MM): Earl Funk Shawn White Steve Roberts Brendan Farwick Brian Caffee Jason Johnson
June 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
7pm Masonic
Education
3 4 5
OES 7:30pm
6 7 M&W Orange
Blossom #80
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9 10 Stated Meeting
6:30pm - Dinner
7:30 - Meeting
11 LOS - 7:30pm
District School of Instruction @ OB #80
12
13 14
15
Father’s Day
16
7pm Masonic
Education
17
18 7:30pm Hiram’s Daylight Lodge Set to Work (Chartering)
19
OES 7:30pm
20 21
22 23
24 Stated Meeting
6:30pm - Dinner
7:30 - Meeting
25 District School of Instruction @ OB#80
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27 28
Open Books
9am-3pm
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Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Kismet Court #86 meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each
month at 7:30pm with dinner starting at 6pm. If you are
interested in attending the dinner as a social or getting
information on LOS, for more information, visit
kismetcourt86.weebly.com. Ladies related by birth,
marriage or adoption to a member in good standing or a
deceased member who was in good standing as a Noble
or a Master Mason and are 18 years of age are qualified.
We raise money for Special Projects that benefit our
Shrine children, march in parades and anything fun.
Winter Park Lodge 239 Officers Winter Park Past Masters Winter Park Past Masters Winter Park Past Masters Worshipful Master – Jeff Morgan (Susan)
407-729-8391 [email protected] Senior Warden – Justin McDonald (Emily)
774-263-8927 [email protected]
Junior Warden - Mike Griffin (Janet)
407-968-3589 [email protected]
Treasurer – R.W. Chester A. King (Monica) 407-736-0767 [email protected]
Secretary — W:. Chris Chag (Beth)
407-494-0329 [email protected] Marshal – Miguel Arteaga (Marina)
561-251-3127 [email protected] Chaplain – John Essick (Susan)
407-657-9133 [email protected]
Senior Deacon – Jay Cebollero
407-462-8872 [email protected]
Junior Deacon – Jason Streit
407-716-9076 [email protected]
Senior Steward – Paul Long
386-785-9990 [email protected] Junior Steward – Hobie Fisher (Janet)
904-657-1341 [email protected]
Tyler – W:. Pete Gregory
407-695-6382 [email protected]
Secretary Emeritus — W:. John E. Bukoski (Lois)
1916-BenjaminW. Stone* (UD) 1917-Benjamin W. Stone* 1918-Homer S. Hope* 1919-J. Otis Hale* 1920-Walter H. Schultz 1921-Frank J. Lindergreen* 1922-Raymond W. Green* 1923-William G. Hoffman* 1924-James E. Harper* 1925-Adolphus A. Wesson* 1926-H. Earl Cole* 1927-J.A. Podmore* 1928-George C. Dolive* 1929-Warren M. Ingram* 1930-Willis J. Johson* 1931-Willis J. Johson* 1932-Milton A. Perch* 1933-Forrest B. Stone* 1934-J.C. Russell* 1935-Guy F. Colado* 1936-Milton A. Perch* 1937-Webber B. Haines* 1938-Eziel D. Cook* 1939-Huland W. McCord* 1940-William A. Gilbert* 1941-John G. Graylee* 1942-Carroll L. Ward* 1943-Lloyd H. King* 1944-R.W. Fred L. Tuck* 1945-J. Rex Holiday* 1946-Willis J. Johson* 1947-Chester O. Cornwall* 1948-B. Roy Sloniger* 1949-George C. Russell* 1950-M.W. George L. Myers, P.G.M.* 1951-James T. Pegram* 1952-Charles O. Kummer* 1953-Roscoe E. Sloniger* 1954-Robert F. McCord* 1955-Thomas W. Tope* 1956-James M. Rhiner* 1957-R.W. Morris D. Parker*
1958-Robert F. Edwards* 1959-Dallas L. Bishop* 1960-Albert L. Mashburn* 1961-Charles W. Hostetler* 1962-M.W. Harvey Eddy P.G.M.* 1963-R.W. Eugene B. Taylor* 1964-Walter J. Boyer* 1965-Donald A. Nyholm* 1966-Eugene R. Simpson 1967-Julius Blum* 1968-Deane W. Hammond* 1969-R.W. Robert D. Fiedler* 1970-R.W. H. Glen Avery Jr. 1971-Daniel W. Hughes* 1972-James E. Winne 1973-Norman T. Gore 1974-George Ray Sloniger * 1975-R.W. Charles C. Hayes 1976-Robert Kowalski 1977-Kenneth White 1978-R.W. Ernesto Fuste 1979-Wallace D. Myers* 1980-David E. Smith 1981-Carl P. Kummer 1982-Jesse W. Ridley* 1983-William A. Boyland, Jr.* 1984-Anthony J. Decanio* 1985-G. Keith Gordon 1986-R.W. Allen Fiedler 1987-R.W. Michael G. Juett 1988-R.W. Zeb E. Blanton Jr. 1989-Fred E. Brooks* 1990-R.W. Chester A. King 1991-William B. Erd 1992-Lewis S. Lawson Jr. 1993-Walter R. Becker 1994-Carl J. Moore +++ 1995-Jerry W. Spruiel 1996-Phil Bloom 1997-Bobby E. Granthum 1998-Hans Weinmann 1999-John H. Beatty*
2000-John T. Scheidt* 2001-John E. Devlin 2002-Warren T. Gillis 2003-Cameron Lovett 2004-Robert W. Jeffrey Sr 2005-Rodolfo T. Galvan 2006-Michael A. Costa 2007-Harry V. Eisenberg 2008-Alex A. Darwich 2009-R.H. Bill Valentino 2010-Mark A. Avery 2011-Christopher P. Chag 2012-Allen N. Stearns Jr. 2013-John D. Halter
Associate Past Masters Stuart Orgaz—Orange #36 2013 Robert W. Jones-Copestone Ophir
#108 Kearney, NJ 1975 R.W. Ottis Erickson-South Seminole
#364 1983 Raymond E. Turner, Jr.-Eiffel #855 Germany 1961 Norman E. Hitchcock-St. Paul’s #14 Middletown, RI John E. Bukoski-Livingston #11 New Jersey 1979 Mark D. Griffis-Mt Moriah #400 2005 Neal Tish-South Seminole #364 2003 Sam Tish-South Seminole #364 2004 Bob Billoni-South Seminole #364 2008 William Miller, Peace & Concord #445
Lima, Peru 2002-03 Erik Anderson-Mokanna #329 2008 Peter Gregory-Bethlehem #85 Delmar, NY 1984
Masonic Birthday’s
Deceased *
Unaffiliated +++
Mike Seeley Anthony Ortner Robert Miller Harold Smothers Charles Weber Jon Cotto Jerry Waggoner Robert Stevenson Jerry Spruiel, PM David Danziger Robert Hanky
Douglas Popwell Ralph Proctor III Richard Annable Michael Griffin Derek Warner Brian Abreu Mike Etzold Julian Gordon Ed Montanez Robert Williamson Bennie Stevens
Daniel LeFebre Harold Buchanan, Jr. Walter Fordyce III John Crawford Rick Walters, Jr. Raymond Cody Paul Fix Donald Scott Richard Harbaugh Robert Kinzler Clem Lisor III
Thomas Langmann Eduardo Rodriguez Kevin McCoy Gerald McKinnon William Pindell Allen Stearns, Jr., PM Robert Jones, PM Chris Chag, PM Shannon Winters Scott Setzer Harry Collison
Earl Brawdy Harold Greenberg
Masonic Trivia - June 2014
Masons in Space
While many Masons reach lofty height in their careers, the following have by far soared highest:
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (Apollo 11); Gordon Cooper (Mercury 9, Gemini 5); Donn Eisele (Apollo 7); John Glenn (Mercury 6);
Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom (Mercury 4, Gemini 3, Apollo 1); James B. Irwin (Apollo 15); Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14); Walter
Schirra (Mercury 8, Gemini 6, Apollo 7); Thomas P. Stafford (Gemini 6, 9, Apollo 10, Apollo-Soyuz); Paul Weitz (Skylab 2,
Challenger STS-6)
Additionally, Bro. Aldrin carried a Scottish Rite flag given to him by the Supreme Council to the moon. The 3 Mercury Masons
(Grissom, Cooper & Schirra) were members of Bahia Shrine here in Orlando. Copies of their petitions are on display in the Ba-
hia museum.
