Hawaii Free Mason Newsletter

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Hawaii Summer 2011

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In this Issue:

1-7 Messages * Grand Master * Deputy Grand Master * Senior Grand Warden

* Junior Grand Warden

* Grand Secretary

8 4th of July Snapshots

9-13 Blue Lodge News * Maui Lodge * Ko`olau Lodge

* Hawaiian Lodge

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Greetings from the Grand East!

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Aloha Brethren and Fraternal Greetings from the Grand East!

First off, I’d like to express my feelings

of gratitude and honor to have

been elected to serve you this

Masonic Grand Lodge Year.

Thank you all for your

continued support.

So we started off the year running.

We have welcomed aboard a new

member of our Grand Lodge Exec

team -- RW Brother Richard Huston as

our Junior Grand Warden. Rick I know

will work hard for the Jurisdiction over

the next 4 years and will be a wonderful

Grand Master in time. Please welcome him

and assist him as you can.

As many of you know, we have had other changes in our Grand Lodge

Executive Committee. In May, MW Randy Change resigned his position as

Grand Secretary and I have appointed MW Marty Alexander to serve as

Grand Secretary for the remaining Masonic Year. MW Marty has done a

wonderful job in the past with not only coordinating, training, and

supporting the GLHI Membership system ROLLS which is a major duty of

the Grand Secretary; he has also been very adept at keeping the Grand

Lodge running smoothly in what could have been a very difficult time. He

has the complete support of every member of the Executive Committee and

we ask that you also lend your support to him in his new position.

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19 Black-and-White Ball

20 The Grand Lodge Officers

21 Grand Lodge Fast Class

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I have also appointed MW Charles Wegener to act as Assistant Grand Secretary. MW Charlie will be working in the

Grand Lodge Offices on M/W/F as he can and I will be filling in on T/TH as I can to help with any Oahu business that

needs attending to.

On June 1st, Maureen and I had the pleasure and honor to represent the Brothers of Hawaii at the Grand Lodge of

Oregon’s Annual Communication at the Riverhouse in Bend, OR. The events there were wonderful, the weather was cold

and wet, but the fraternalism warm and welcome. The on June 8th, we were joined by RW Ligaya for the Annual

Communication of the Grand Lodge of Washington. Again, we were welcomed by the Brothers in Washington. The great

thing about the Grand Lodge of Washington Officer’s installation is that the new Grand Master, MW Bro. Michael

Sanders, is also a very proud member of Hawaii. So please, if you get the chance, send him a note of special

congratulations and Aloha from his Brothers here in Hawaii and let him know how proud we are of him.

June also saw the start of the largest project ever undertaken by a Lodge or Lodges in the history of the Hawaii

Jurisdiction, if not in all of Hawaii Freemasonry -- the renovation of the Makiki Temple. This is not only a financial

milestone because of the expense of the project but also the determination and perseverance of the owners to work hard

at coming to a consensus to develop a plan that was acceptable to everyone. This was no easy task and was the work of

several people working over nine years or more. I know that the newly renovated Temple will be something that all

Masons and Masonic Bodies in Hawaii will be proud of.

Our 501C3 Masonic Charities foundation has been completed and can now accept tax-deductible donations. This is a big

deal for the Grand Lodge because the Grand Lodge has never had a Tax Deductible Charity in the past and has limited us

on fund raising for projects such as the Child ID, PSA’s and other public service ideas that have surfaced over the years.

Now we have a proper foundation with which to work from. I heartfelt mahalo to MW Dennis Ing for his hard work in

getting the Foundation set up.

While so many wonderful things are going on in the jurisdiction, New Brothers being brought in, Wonderful Temple

renovations underway, and Masonic Charities being developed, there are still areas that need work. The most serious of

these is our ability to treat each other as Brothers, work together as one to accomplish a common goal and be respectful of

one another. I have seen, and quite often been the target of, much rumor mongering, lies, and innuendos – none of which

belongs in our beloved craft. I am a firm believer that this sort of cancerous behavior should not be tolerated by our

membership and if approached by one spreading such talk they should be informed that they have no attentive ear to

their speech. If we all present a united front of rejection of this sort of behavior, I’m sure they will in time fade away from

our craft and the craft will be the better for it. I encourage all the Lodges to review the Charges we were all given as

Masons and make a concerted effort to act and walk as such.

I’d like to congratulate the Brothers of Koolau Lodge for the great work they did in coordinating the annual 4th of July

Parade for the Family of Freemasons. A special mahalo to WB Scott Waracka for his great work and joyful and infectious

attitude.

Finally, remember Brothers, the Grand Lodge Black and White Ball is fast approaching – August 14. Each Lodge

Secretary should have received their tickets for the event. So please see your Secretary to get yours. It’s sure to be a gala

event with fun and fellowship dressed to the nines. See you all there.

Monty J. Glover

Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Hawaii F&AM

From the Grand Master (From page 1)

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From the Deputy Grand Master

Welcome to the 2011 – 2012 Masonic

Year, and, congratulations to Most

Worshipful Brother Monty

Glover on his ascendancy to the

Grand East, and to Right

Worshipful Brother Richard

‚Rick‛ Huston for his joining

our Grand Lodge Team

following his election as our

Junior Grand Warden during

our April Annual

Communication (AnCom). We

are all excited and looking

forward to continue moving our

Grand Lodge forward, with

everyone’s support!

A significant update in the Hawaii Masonic Code (HMC) was

approved at the recent AnCom with the approval of Resolution 2011-

06, which created the Grand Lodge’s Long-Range Planning Committee

and is covered by the addition of §1210. Please note this new section of

the HMC (go to http://www.hawaiifreemason.org/resources/hmc-

2011.pdf), as well as amended §2086 (Art. VIII, Sec. 1, and Art. IX, Secs.

1 & 2), §2096, §2548-7th, and §2548b.

During the first quarter of this new Masonic Year, I had both the

honor and pleasure of representing our Jurisdiction at the recent

AnCom and installation of officers of the Grand Lodge of the

Philippines in beautiful Davao City during the April 28 – 30 period,

where I was able to renew some old fraternal acquaintances, including

with a newly-installed Deputy Grand Lecturer, for instance, who

reminded me that it was I who raised him as a Master Mason in 1984

while I was Pro-Temporé Master of Sagamihara Lodge #13 in Camp

Zama, Japan – over 27 years ago, and whom I’ve lost contact with since

until the Davao AnCom, and, perhaps more importantly, meet and

make new friends and Brothers. I was definitely impressed with the

attendance of said event, as according to its organizers they anticipated

2,000 Brethren (a number that already boggles my mind), but at the

final count I was informed approximately 3,500 came! I, along with our

Grand Master, also attended the Grand Lodge of Washington’s AnCom

and installation of its 2011-2012 officers during the second weekend of

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RW Tony Ligaya poses with MW Danny Angeles, PGM and current Grand Secretary, and MW Sonny Razon, JPGM.

of the Grand Lodge of the

RW Tony Ligaya and newly-installed Grand Master of the Philippines, MW Juanito Abergas.

RW Tony Ligaya, third from left, is shown with Masonic dignitaries as they make their way into the Grand Lodge of the Philippines' session for proper introductions.

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From the Deputy Grand Master

June. It was quite an experience to attend both Communications and

witness each Jurisdiction’s installation of officers, and, even as I noted

how different each Grand Lodge conducted their sessions and officer

installations compared to how we in Hawaii do ours, the end-result is

the same – the perpetuation of the Mystic Tie in our great Fraternity! I

definitely encourage you Brethren to consider attending similar events

in other Grand Jurisdictions; I promise it will be quite educational!

By this time, the renovation of Makiki Temple should already have

commenced if not fully underway. Three of the four Lodge-occupants

of the Temple, and the York Rite Bodies, are temporarily situated and

are fully operational at the Honolulu Community Church in Nuuanu,

Loge Le Progres is at Iolani Palace, and the Eastern Star Chapters are

at Schofield Temple. The renovation is planned for completion within

nine months!

The upcoming annual ‚Black and White Ball” on August 14th at the

Hale Koa Hotel, promises to be a welcome, albeit brief, respite from

our otherwise busy schedules – whether in our Lodges or elsewhere.

Great food and live music will definitely make this a memorable

occasion. Make sure you save this date for this great social event, and

be prepared to display your skills on the dance floor with your special

lady. Our Senior Grand Warden, Right Worshipful Brother Frank

Condello, is our head planner and coordinator extraordinaire for this

special evening.

Finally, as we move on to the next quarter, I again ask you to ever

remember in your prayers our men and women proudly wearing the

military uniform of our great country who are ‚on watch‛ on foreign

soils in the name of the freedom we all treasure, as well as the civilian

personnel who support them, and their families – may God, the

Supreme and Great Architect of the Universe, forever keep them

under His Care away from all harm, and may they soon be back home

safely to their families!

God bless us all!!

Antonio Ligaya

Deputy Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Hawaii F & A M

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RW Tony Ligaya and Junior Past Grand Master MW G. Santy Lascano of the Grand Lodge of Washington.

MW Monty Glover and RW Tony Ligaya at the installation of officers of the Grand Lodge of Washington.

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From the Grand West

Aloha brethren! The year is zipping right along and the lodges have all been

staying busy. It has also been a time of transition for the four lodges that meet

at Makiki Temple. After talking for more than 20 years about remodeling

the building, it has finally begun. Those lodges now meet at the

Honolulu Community Church on Nuuanu Ave. until the temple is

completed. Although it will continue to be a challenge to meet at this

location and to motivate the brethren to continue to show up weekly,

I know they can do it.

On July 4th, we had the honor to again march in the Kailua Independence Day

Parade. I have enjoyed doing this for many years now and I am glad that we

continue to participate in this wonderful community event. Thank you to

Ko’olau Lodge for always spearheading this event. I want to remind everyone

that we have our Grand Lodge Black and White Ball event on Sunday, August

14th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel. The cost is $65 and payment

should be made to your lodge Secretary as soon as possible. In the past, there has

been a friendly competition to see which lodge had the most brethren in attendance.

Lets see who can bring the most this time.

On October 29th, MW Monty Glover will be having a Fast Class. Please think about which candidates are having

difficulty due to age, health, military service, etc. and get them ready for the class by giving them their Entered

Apprentice degree prior to the event. We are working to make this an informative and rewarding experience for all.

The Grand Lodge continues to deal with challenges and issues that impact the brethren of this jurisdiction. We are

working as a team to make the most informed and honorable decisions we can. You have elected us to make these

decisions and I promise that we have your best interests at heart. Please support us in these endeavors. Only

together can we effectively deal with challenges and come out stronger in the end. Please don’t hesitate to express

your concerns and ideas with us. We are an approachable Grand Lodge and I do not want you there to be feeling that

we are not available to speak with you.

Although the summer tends to be a slower time for lodges, I know our jurisdiction will stay busy over the coming

months. Please continue to strive to do the best ritual work you can for your candidates. Work with your Officers

Coaches and Inspectors. How you perform the degree work has a lasting effect on the brother who experiences the

degree that evening. All I ask is that you give it your best.

It continues to be an honor representing the brethren as your Senior Grand Warden, and I am only successful as long

as the lodges are successful and work together and live the teachings of Freemasonry in their hearts. We need to

practice what we preach. Please support MW Glover this year as he leads us as your Grand Master.

Fraternally,

Frank M. Condello II

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From the Grand South

Aloha and fraternal greetings from the Grand South!

I would first and foremost like to thank all of you who put your trust and

confidence in me to assume the duties of the Junior Grand Warden. As I

stated in Grand Lodge following my nomination, I would never enter upon

such an important or prestigious position for popularity or title. I agreed to

run for JGW because I felt I could, and would do something good for

Masonry in the State of Hawaii, and Masonry in general. I must admit, I

had some hesitation, and had several conversations, most especially with

my wife Karen, before I too decided I could help make a difference, and

could commit to a 4 year ‚tour of duty‛. This I will commit to, and

continue to strive for as I proceed through this year, and God Willing,

subsequent Masonic Years.

Many of us can testify how Freemasonry has touched our lives and influenced

our dealings with our families, colleagues, fellowmen, and Brothers in the Craft.

Such positive and harmonious relationship is rooted from the uncompromising

adherence to the principal tenets of Masonry – Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, as well as

to its cardinal virtues of temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice. In our Masonic journey, what matters most is

how we live up to the very reason why we joined Freemasonry in the first place, demonstrating our response to the

question: ‚What came you here to do?‛ -- which is to learn to subdue our passion and improve ourselves in Masonry.

The net result of this is harmony that is an essential element in furthering our fraternal relationships.

I felt so delighted to see the Family of Freemasons on the commemoration of the 235th anniversary of the birth

of our country. Freemasonry has been an important factor in the formation of this nation. Principled and courageous

Masons were among those who fought in the American Revolutionary War – also known as the American War of

Independence – and framed the fundamental law of this country, the American Constitution. In time of conflict and

peace, we have Freemasons who have shed blood, sweat and tears, and invested incredible talents and energies to

preserve and advance our freedom.

This year, four Masonic lodges (Hawaiian, Honolulu, Le Progres, and Pearl Harbor) and other Bodies (Eastern

Star and York Rite) on Oahu will make adjustments as the historic renovation of the Makiki Temple takes places. We

look forward, however, to a much-improved temple facility and lodge room after the construction is completed.

Major Grand Lodge events are before us: the Black and White Ball on August 14 at the Hale Koa Hotel and the

Grand Master’s Fast Class on October 29 at the Schofield Temple in Wahiawa. Please support these events with your

presence and active participation.

Again, thank you for your faith and confidence in electing me as Junior Grand Warden. Please let me know

how best I can be of assistance to you. I will do my very best to reciprocate your trust.

Fraternally,

Richard Huston

Junior Grand Warden

Grand Lodge of Hawaii

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Aloha My Brothers,

Let me start off by saying thank you to Most Worshipful Randy Chang who has

served our jurisdiction as Grand Secretary faithfully for all these years. Not only

did he work tirelessly to make sure we stayed connected with other Masonic

jurisdictions but he helped to keep us all organized and on the same page here

locally. He also spent hours creating a wonderful work environment and work

space at the Grand Lodge office with very little to work with. Most Worshipful Sir,

. . . thank you.

Many of you asking right about now: ‚Hey Marty! With you being the Grand

Secretary now, how’s that gonna work out with you living on Maui?‛ Well, just fine

so far. All office calls and emails are routed directly to me and they are responded to

right away. If there is any physical correspondence delivered to the Grand Lodge office,

either the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer or MW Wegener who has been appointed Assistant

Grand Secretary is in the office on a daily basis to check for that. They contact me if any of it pertains to me.

I do communications and mailings out of my home office but also get into the Grand Lodge office several times a

month to get caught up on the physical things. Actually, doing this out of the home office has extended the hours

support that we can offer to those not only here in Hawaii but to Mainland jurisdictions as well. My wife isn’t too keen

on those 5:30 am calls just yet but I think they’re starting to grow on her!

Anyway, we think we have this pretty well organized and we hope that you agree. However, if you do find an area

with a lack of response or decrease it timeliness, please let me know.

Please keep me informed how I can be of service to you.

Marty Alexander, PGM

Grand Secretary

Grand Lodge of Hawaii

From the Grand Secretary

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Happy 4th of July!

The Hawaii Family of Freemasons, led by the Grand Lodge

of Hawaii, participated in the annual 4th of July 2011 Kailua

Parade, joining the nation in celebrating the 235th birthday

of the United States. In participation were the different

Lodges in the Jurisdiction (Ko`olau, Hawaiian, and

Leeward), the Aloha Shriners, Order of DeMolay,

Order of the Rainbow Girls, and National Sojourners.

The annual July 4th parade is now a tradition of Hawaii

Freemasons where the jewels and aprons, vests and fez,

crown and clown, vintage rifle and costumes going back to

the American Revolution – all hinting to the rich and

colorful shades of Freeasonry – proudly march with the Old

Glory.

Family of Freemasons joins 4th of July celebrations Kailua 4th of July Parade

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Aloha from Lodge Maui everyone,

It has been as busy as a bee’s nest over here. First off. Congratulations to our newest Master Masons: John Crowe, Ed

Kanai, and Thomas Althouse.

Besides the usual officers’ practices and degree work, we have

been rolling up our sleeves making changes and doing little

things here and there over the last couple of years to the

building to spruce it up and try to make it a nicer place for

everyone to use.

We have a little covered lanai area with ceiling fans on the

back of our social hall so that the outdoors can be enjoyed

when the weather turns a little warm in the summer. We are

working on a little BBQ area by our back fence as well so that

we won’t have to produce major amounts of food for get-

togethers in a small kitchen. Fencing was connected to the

existing fences to prevent the homeless from homesteading. Our courtyard area got cleaned up, a few plants thrown

in and a new coat of paint and turned it into a space that is actually usable and

not just a catch all for storing things that no one knows what to do with. Our

lodge room was spruced up with a few new columns and curtains. And then

when you throw in a little fresh paint for the offices, next thing you know, it’s

starting to look pretty good around the place!

That doesn’t even begin scratching the surface when you start to talk about the

donations from all the Brothers like the 50 inch LCD TV from Brother Robert

Hansen; the sound system for it from Brother Gary Green; the plants from

Brother Keoni Woo, and the lanai chairs and benches from Worshipful Vincent

Guzman to name a few.

Also, for those of us that haven’t seen it in a while, our trees are in full bloom

and are beautiful.

A ton of thanks go out to all the Brothers who have donated money, time, and

materials as well as toiling so hard for the benefit of all to make Lodge Maui a

nicer place. We hope that when you are on Maui, you get a chance to come in

and see us.

But ya’ know, Kudos also need to go out to our Maui Shrine Club for

all the effort they are putting out to rejuvenate the interest in the our

local Shrine club. As everyone can sympathize with a lodge that is

trying to do their administrative best on only a 100 or so membership

count, they are trying to do the same on about a 30-membership

roster.

They are organizing Sunday morning breakfasts, they participate in

several Maui Parades each year, there was even a fund raiser at a

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Kihei Restaurant called Stella Blues where there was a live and a silent auction in which about 85 people gathered to

support the efforts of a little 13 year old girl named Ocean. She has been helped by the Shriners Hospitals for years now

and she organized a way to so thank you and give back. It was very inspirational. Besides the bands providing great

entertainment that night, there was dancing and

some old guy even started a 70’s conga line!

We christened out BBQ area for a 4th of July BBQ on

the 2nd of July to coincide with the Maui Shrine

Club’s participation in the Makawao 4th of July

parade.

Between brothers, family and friends gathering in

out BBQ area, participating in heated competition in

our new horse shoe pits or watching them from

under the nice shade trees, of the 50+ that showed

up, none went home hungry as there was plenty of

hamburgers,

hot dogs, pork

ribs, salads,

chips, deserts

and side dishes

to go around.

Well, that’s about it from Maui for this time,

Aloha everyone!

Ocean and Noble Jerry Eiting Noble Vince Gusman cutting a rug

The Lodge room is spruced up with new columns and curtains.

The barbeque area is an excellent place to further strengthen our fraternal bond.

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Aloha from the Windward side of O’ahu! The Brothers of Ko’olau Lodge of F. & A. M. started the

second quarter of 2011 by honoring the passing of Brother Katona to the Celestial Lodge above.

Although this was a sad and somber occasion, it did bring to mind the acacia tree; how it budded and

bloomed and represents that immortal part of man, which will live forever.

We continued to support our communities and participated in two Keiki ID events this

quarter: the Grand Lodge Keiki ID at Ward Shopping Center and Ko’olau’s own Keiki ID

event in May at Keolu Elementary School’s Annual Family Fun Fair where we were able to

provide parents with Kieki IDs for 70+ children!

On May 11th, Brother Trevor Miller was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft and on June

29th, he was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Brother Trevor’s Father was

able to fly-in from the Mainland, attended Trevor’s 3rd Degree, and assist in raising his son.

On June 22nd, we raised Brother, Kenneth Taylor to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

This was our Junior Warden’s, Seth Connell, first time sitting in the East and he did a

superb job as always.

Although the Brothers at Ko’olau do enjoy their community service and degree work,

we also enjoy refreshment and on May 22nd, we held Ko’olau Lodge’s 50th Anniversary

with a Lodge Potluck at the Shriner’s Beach House. The potluck was organized by WB

Scott Waracka and Brother Dennis Sachs. It was a terrific event with great food and

excellent fellowship!

As always, we welcome all Brothers to come out and join us at either our stated

meetings, which are held the first Wednesday of every month at Enchanted Lakes

Elementary School Cafeteria at 7: 30 pm, or any of our rehearsals or special meetings,

which are held just about every Wednesday at the same location, but at 7:00 pm.

Enchanted Lakes Elementary School is located at 770 Keolu Dr. Kailua, Hawaii 96734.

Fraternally,

Dustin T. Verity

Master, Ko’olau Lodge F. & A. M.

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The first half of 2011 saw the brethren in Hawaiian Lodge in

their usual active, cooperative, committed and community-

oriented work. Notwithstanding the smaller temporary

meeting room, the brethren continue to support the Lodge

with their attendance in stated and conferral meetings.

Prospective members continue to knock, while EAs and FCs

progressively move on with their masonic journeys.

On May 7, during the Filipino Fiesta, Hawaiian Lodge

members manned the Keiki Masonic ID program of the

Hawaii Grand Lodge. The Lodge also launched a Japan

Disaster Relief Effort with Bro. Chris

Kaminaka, Junior Deacon, as chair.

The Lodge will be turning in $1,500

through the Grand Lodge of Japan,

which is also undertaking relief

effort there.

A memorial service was also held in the John Hassinger

Columbarium at the Makiki Cemetery on Pensacola St. This

event has now become an annual tradition to pay homage to

Brothers who have gone to the celestial lodge. Days prior to

the memorial service, the brethren cleaned up the

columbarium and its surroundings. A fraternal breakfast

coordinated by WB Robert Shultz, PM concluded the

morning rites.

Hawaiian Lodge members also participated in the 4th of July

parade – some of them representing other Masonic Bodies

such as the Aloha Shriners, DeMolay, and Rainbow Girls –

and proudly joining the Family of Freemasons.

On July 17, Hawaiian Lodge had its annual summer picnic

where the brethren and their families enjoyed the cool beach,

good food, delightful singing, and great camaraderie at the

Waimanalo Shriners Beach Club.

On Saturday, July 30, 8:00am-12:00pm,

Hawaiian Lodge will be undertaking its

periodic clean up drive at Aiea Elementary

School. This activity is part of the Lodge’s

Adopt-A-School Program, which was

launched years ago.

WM Bernard Baldueza introduces his corps of officers at a function in Hale Koa Hotel.

Brethren at Hawaiian Lodge came out in support of the Grand Lodge Keiki ID Program during the Filipino Fiesta at the Kapiolani Park. Above shows WB Orly Ragudos, PM entering information into the database.

Submitted by Bro. Raymund Liongson, SW

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On Memorial Day, Hawaiian Lodge family pauses to remember Brother Masons who have gone to the Great Beyond. This annual tradition is done in the Hassinger Columbarium in Honolulu.

Hawaiian Lodge Summer Picnic 2011 Waimanalo Shriners Beach Club

For update on Hawaiian Lodge events, visit

www.hawaiianlodgefreemasons.org

4th

of July Parade in Kailua

(From page 12)

The brethren have been providing hundreds of man-hours of

school maintenance work, which, according to school

officials, are ‚extremely valuable help especially considering

the tight resources of the school.‛

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Now that construction has begun on the Makiki Temple renovation, be thinking about being a part of its history.

There will be “naming” opportunities throughout the building. Plaques and other monuments will be installed on the Lodge room chairs, walls, hallways and elsewhere

with the names of donors.

For example, your name (or that of your family) can be permanently affixed to a Lodge room chair for a $500 donation, or to the Masters or Warden’s Chair for $5,000.

Or to an office or room for larger donations.

Smaller donations will be memorialized on a video screen, along with Past Masters and other dignitaries.

A complete schedule of naming opportunities will be circulated soon. Start to choose your chair, room or

other place where you would like to be remembered for posterity. Anyone heard of the “Dennis Ing Urinal”?

The Makiki Masonic Temple is fenced off as renovation is underway. Actual construction will shortly follow after the soft demolition is completed.

Leaving Your Legacy in the New Temple

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The Grand Assembly of Hawaii’s International Order of the Rainbow for Girls was held inHonolulu on June 24 – 26,

2011, with members of the state’s two remaining IORG Assemblies, Honolulu #1 and Lei Lehua #3 in attendance.

The Grand Assembly Session, dedicated to Mrs. Leloy Banks, a long-standing musician for all Rainbow and Eastern

Star activities, was kicked off with a banquet at the Pagoda Hotel on Rycroft Street in Honolulu, where the girls were

billeted. Representatives from various Masonic organizations, led by the Grand Lodge of Hawaii, were present. The

theme for the event was ‚Glancing at the Past with the Future Insight‛.

On Saturday, June 25, the Session was held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and was called to order at 9:30 in the

morning. The morning session included a tribute to the American Flag, the Hawaiian Flag, the Christian Flag, and

Hawaii Rainbow Girls Holds

Grand Assembly

Catherine Ligaya, Grand Worthy Advisor, along with MW Monty Glover, RW Tony Ligaya (State Rainbow Dad), other Rainbow Girls, and members of Hawaiian Lodge.

By: Right Worshipful Antonio M. Ligaya, Deputy Grand Master

State Rainbow Dad

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the Flag of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Right Worshipful Tony Ligaya, Deputy Grand Master,

provided a short entertainment by singing three songs while accompanying himself on the guitar, to represent significant

times during a young lady’s life as she transitions to womanhood –– “The Road That Never Ends” by Kealii Reichel (with

some of the lyrics slightly changed) to celebrate the day ‘the girls were becoming friends for life’, Paul Stookey’s “The

Wedding Song (There is Love)” – on the anticipated next significant event of a girl’s life, that of getting married, and finally,

as mother consoling her son – in a song by Peter Yarrow called “Day is Done”.

The Ritualistic Opening of the Grand Assembly followed, and Most Worshipful Monty Glover, Grand Master, and

members of Aloha Shriners’ Divan were in attendance and were appropriately recognized. A couple of girls were

initiated in a beautiful and very impressive ritualistic ceremony prior to the Session going on an hour-long lunch break.

The Saturday’s afternoon session was conducted from 1:00 – 3:00 pm with the submission of reports by Grand

Representatives, several presentations, greetings from out-of-state guests, a report by Grand Worthy Advisor Jorlene

Saludo, an entertainment number by members of Lei Lehua #3, and several announcements. A rehearsal for the

installation of 2011 – 2012 officers preceded their 6:00 dinner and subsequent ‘Fun Night’.

Following the 8:00 breakfast on Sunday, June 26, Masters of the Grand Cross held the Grand Cross of Color (GCC) Degree

in a closed ceremony; non-GCC attendees engaged in craft activity while the GCC Degree was conducted. Sisters Theresa

Angela and Catherine Ligaya were designated as Grand Cross Designates for 2011. Worship service was held starting at

around 10:30 and was followed by an awards ceremony, and majority service. The Ritualistic Closing of the Grand

Assembly was conducted just before lunch.

The Installation of the Grand Officers for 2011 – 2012, led by Catherine Ligaya as Grand Worthy Advisor, commenced at

1:30 in the afternoon. Catherine’s parents, Tony and Fe, sisters TheresaAngela and Michelle who is visiting from New

York, along with Catherine’s 3-month old niece Nailah, were introduced. Also introduced were the Grand Worthy

Advisor’s Assembly, and RW Tony Ligaya as the 2011 State Rainbow Dad. Members of the Order of DeMolay for Boys

presented their greetings to the Grand Assembly, and subsequent to the remarks by the Supreme Deputy, Mrs. Susan

Bierman, and the closing benediction, the Grand Assembly Session was closed, and the newly-installed Grand Officers

departed under the Arch of Steel provided by the DeMolay Boys.

(From Page 15) Hawaii Rainbow Girls General Assembly . . .

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By Dennis A. Ing, PGM, Grand Lecturer

At the national assembly of Red Cross of

Constantine in June, the Grand Secretary reported that over

the last two years their postage costs had declined by

almost 80%. They were able to reduce not only direct mailing expenses but also the cost

of printing, stationery and envelopes. And not having to pay someone to fold letters

and envelopes, stuff and lick envelopes and other manpower was (as they say)

‚priceless‛.

Almost all of these savings was attributed to email and the Internet. Email is

essentially free. It is fast and extraordinarily simple. Web pages are more costly and

require more expertise to set up, but as a resource for information and materials, they have unlimited potential.

Today it costs 44 cents to send a first-class letter, 29 cents for a post card. (Bulk mail is a bit less, but not much,

since one has to bundle and prepare the letters in a prescribed fashion – or pay someone else to do this.)

For cost-effectiveness and convenience alone, organizations like ours, which are living on limited budgets, are

more than ready and willing to consider the Internet their primary means of communication. Indeed, the adoption of the

Rolls database program has moved our Grand Lodge irreversibly toward that end. In the future, we hope to hold online

meetings and online schools of instruction.

The Rolls program has become more than a means to develop and maintain a comprehensive record of our

membership. It has become our preferred method of notifying our membership. Indeed, this very newsletter will be

posted on our website and all Lodges will be notified of its existence by email.

So it’s incumbent on the organization to obtain everyone’s current email address. And some advocate

automatically giving everyone an email address, like colleges and high schools (where everyone’s address ends in

‚.edu‛). Personally, I hope that will be the Grand Lodge’s (i.e., MW Marty’s) next project.

But this brings us to YOUR responsibility. It will do no good for you to have an email address if you don’t read

their email. And they can’t read their email unless you: (a) have access to a computer and become reasonably ‚computer

literate‛; (b) check your email regularly, at least once a day; and (c) actually read your email. Believe it or not, these

three seemingly simple obstacles are extremely difficult to overcome.

O More Critical Than Ever

(Turn to Page 18)

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There are many in our aging fraternity who simply do not want to bother with this ‚new-fangled‛ machine

called a computer. Guys, this is not rocket science. A relatively few years ago (when the ‚PC‛ was invented it was

considered inconceivable that there would be a computer in every home. Today, it is as essential part of your personal

tools, as just about everything is computerized. A personal computer is cheap, easier-than-ever to use, and critical in

organizing and maintaining your life. Suggestion: every Lodge should make a computer available to its members, and

to help those who are still ‚afraid‛ to touch a computer, there should be a Lodge member assigned to assist others in

using a computer and obtaining their email.

Second, there are those with email addresses and access to computers who fail to check their email regularly.

Just as you brush your teeth, or take your pills at a certain time, checking your email box should be a daily part of your

life. If done regularly, it will take only a few minutes. Here’s a hint: when checking your email, you should first delete

all the email you know you won’t read. That should take care of three-fourths or more of your emails. Then read the

rest of your email – without replying. Delete or archive the emails that are only informational. Then reply to those

emails requiring only a short answer. Then reply to the emails that may take a little more time.

If you need to send a longer email, especially those you initiate yourself, do this in a different computer session,

when you have more time. Using this system of regularly and systematically organizing and reading your email will

become much less burdensome and daunting, and will put you in constant touch with the world.

Finally, take time to read your email, especially longer messages. When

we publish a newsletter or send out notices, we have often never know

if the recipient has received our message, whether it has been diverted

to his ‚junk‛

mailbox, or if he ignored it altogether. That’s a big problem with email,

but (if you think about it) it’s also a problem with snail mail, too, unless

your letter is certified or registered. So please, please, please READ

YOUR EMAIL. Read the notices on our web page. It’s important to you

and to us that you join the Internet Age. Gosh, will anyone even read

this article? (Has anyone read any of these articles?)

“For cost-effectiveness and convenience

alone, organizations like ours, which are

living on limited budgets, are more than

ready and willing to consider the Internet

their primary means of communication.

Indeed, the adoption of the Rolls database

program has moved our Grand Lodge

irreversibly toward that end.”

(From Page 17) Online Accessibility . . .

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Black and White Ball

Sunday, August 14, 2011 6 P.M. – 10 P.M.

Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki Ballroom

Honolulu, Hawaii

Enjoy a wonderful crab and prime rib buffet and

dance the night away to live music with your

special Lady.

Please make payments to your Lodge Secretary.

Each Lodge, please forward all RSVPs and payments to the Grand Lodge of Hawaii at

535 Ward Ave., Suite 2132, Honolulu, HI 96814.

All payments should be received no later than August 8, 2011. Cost is $65 per person. Funds raised from this event will be used to support the programs of the Grand Lodge.

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Grand Master

Deputy Grand Master

Senior Grand Warden

Junior Grand Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

Grand Lecturer

Grand Chaplain

Grand Orator

Grand Marshal

Grand Standard

Bearer

Grand Sword Bearer

Grand Bible Bearer

Senior Grand Deacon

Junior Grand Deacon

Senior Grand Steward

Junior Grand Steward

Grand Historian

Grand Pursuivant

Grand Organist

Monty J. Glover

Antonio M. Ligaya

Frank M. Condello

Richard B. Huston

Alberto P. Alarcon

Marty P. Alexander PGM

Dennis S.A. Ing PGM

John B. Connell

Lopaka K. Kapanui

Wilson S. Camagan

Vincent L. Gusman

Diamond M. Robinson

Geronimo T. Mateo

Dexter C. Carrasco

Stewart H. Enger

Cyrus H. Wilson

Gilles Tisseraud

Raymong Wieckowicz, Jr. PGM

Gerhart Walch

Owen Shea

James R. Steinwandt

Hawaiian

Honolulu

Kauai

Kilauea

Kona

Ko'olau

Leeward

Le Progres

Maui

Pearl Harbor

Schofield

Manuel V. Aquino

Andrew L. Geiser

Donald Traller

Dan Miller

Michael D. Janovsky

James A. Sullivan

Robert S. Schultz

Orlando S. Ragudos

Stanley H. Takeuchi

Jeffrey A. Low

Alexander A. Escasa

Grand Lodge Inspectors

The Grand Lodge Officers

2011-2012

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Hawaii 535 Ward Ave., Suite 2132 Honolulu, HI 96814

Grand Master’s Fast Class

A Grand Master’s Fast Class is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Schofield Masonic Temple in Wahiawa, Hi. Only candidates who have been at least initiated into the

Craft are eligible to join this year’s Fast Class. Knockers need to be first initiated as Entered Apprentice Masons in the Lodge where they were elected to receive the degrees.

The Grand Master’s Fast Class is designed for candidates who may have scheduling difficulties due to military deployment, job reassignment, work load, family commitments, and other

similar reasons.

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