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Hightstown-Apollo Lodge #41 October 2017 Trestleboard
535 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 (609)448-0042
In and about the apartments… September 9, Cranbury Day. Ducky Derby sales start with brethren at the HA41 booth during Cranbury Day.
9/11. The brethren of our lodge had the solemn privilege of participating in a 9/11 memorial ceremony, along with elected town officials, police, fire company and rescue squad members, the school district and community clergy. The brothers read a special poem for the occasion entitled "Light One Candle."
September 22, FC Degree. Hightstown-Apollo Lodge #41 officers and members perform a spectacular Fellowcraft Degree for brothers—Milton Panama, Alex Ovejas, Edward Lerman, Edgardo Villafuerte and Joseph Giminaro.
New FC Brothers and HA41 Officers and members
"September 2017 District 15 DLI with Capital Chapter DeMolay. Kudos to the young men of Capital Chapter DeMolay International on a great presentation. Demolays attending September DLI pose with David Kois, Michael Pylypiak, Brian K. Hartel Sr., Jake Singleton, Carl Jacobson, John Pownall, Ernesto Somera and Frank Klapinski."
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Quack, quack, quack! Race us at the Hightstown Fair Ducky Derby: Saturday, Oct. 7
G R E E T I N G S F R O M T H E E A S T
Dear Brethren: Time flies and we’re now on the last quarter of this masonic year. We still have a lot of activities and I’m heartened that you are all still with me in this wonderful journey. Our encouraging number of active brothers continue to show up in our events and are making their best to participate, contribute and live masonry. This shows that the lodge is active and vibrant only because of its membership that embodies the principles we have ascribed to. At this time of the year, the officers for the next year should already be known and for those aspiring to be one must have already signified their intentions to the brothers. Nominations will be in the coming month. As the brethren plan a more aggressive and active year, new and brighter ideas and proposal are always anticipated for the good of the craft. They will also be looking at how well you performed in our degree conferrals. So, if you are one of them, it is the time to move forward.
Sincerely and Fraternally,Ernie Somera, Worshipful Master
G R E E T I N G S F R O M T H E W E S T
Brethren, As Fall arrives I always love the crisp clean air and am reminded of returning to school. Remember your first day as a freshman, whether it be high school or college. You were concerned, possible confused or maybe even lost. Look around you, my brethren our lodge is now experiencing an influx of new members, our own “freshman class.” So I ask you to be a mentor, a pahtfinder, one who will guide our newly raised brothers along their masonic journey. May you all enjoy safe and fruitful travels together.
Sincerely & Fraternally,Ron Herzog, Senior Warden
G R E E T I N G S F R O M T H E S O U T H
Hello Brothers, As we wind down over the next 3 months of the 2017 Masonic year, hopefully, many of you will look back at this year with a great sense of achievement. We had many, too many to list, in the way of achievements. Equally for the Lodge as well as you personally. Many of you will be asked to consider furthering your Masonic commitment to the Lodge by filling some of the many Officer positions that will be available in the upcoming year. I hope that if asked, many will want to continue in the path, toward Masonic Leadership. Many of the more seasoned members and former Lodge Officers will be encouraged to continue in their active mentoring of the many newer Brothers. There will be many opportunities for the Brothers in all of these roles within the Lodge, each extremely important. The strength and future of Hightstown-Apollo #41 is dependent on all the Brothers filling their roles with full commitment and enthusiasm. Whoever the elected Officers will be, they will need your help and support to ensure a great year. The future will see much Masonic Light shining in HA 41, please be one of the many to grow and get out of Masonry what you were seeking, amongst your Brothers.
Sincerely & Fraternally,Joe Kahn, Junior Warden
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2 0 1 7 O F F I C E R S Worshipful Master Ernesto Somera
[email protected]@gmail.com
Senior Warden Ronald [email protected]
Junior Warden Joseph [email protected]
Treasurer Steven [email protected]
Secretary John [email protected]
Senior Deacon & Grand Lodge Proxy
Anthony Katawick, III
Junior Deacon Paul Zeszotarski
Senior Master of Ceremonies
Kristian Stout
Junior Master of Ceremonies
Jackson Dieu
Chaplain Michael Kraus
Marshal Alan Peters
Senior Steward Anthony Dionne
Junior Steward Carlos Remolado
Tyler Gerald Fabisch, PM
Ritual Instructors Past Masters
L I V I N G P A S T M A S T E R S
Robert Campbell PGC 1972William Rowles 1972Bob Sprout 1973Francis Fels, PGC 1974Charles O’Neill 1975Gary Grubb 1976Wayne Hetzell 1976/1985Charles Stults III, PGC 1979Peter McNulty 1980Francis Conway 1981Raj Sudarsanam 1988George Smith, PGC 1990Thomas Estelle 1991, 1993James Mount, PGC 1995, 2001Robert Hung, PGC 1996, 2002Gerald Fabisch 1997, 1998Mark Megee, PDDGM 1999Carlos Rodriguez 2000Russell Beaulieu 2003Michael Lakat, PGP 2004Ronald Mayer 2006, 2010John Chobrda 2007Barry Cutler 2008Keith Bergmann 2009, 2011Earl Groendyke 2012Denis deLeon 2013Robert Sullivan 2014Alexander Bragat 2015James Hauck 2016
G R A N D L O D G E O F F I C E R S , S TAT E O F N Jwww.newjerseygrandlodge.org
MW Dieter B. Hees, Grand MasterGrand Lodge of New Jersey100 Barrack StreetTrenton, NJ 08608-2008C: (732) 300-4860eMail: [email protected]
Deputy Grand Master RW Roger Quintana
Senior Grand Warden RW Gregory Scott
Junior Grand Warden RW Robert V. Monacelli
Grand Treasurer MW Robert J. Sheridan, PGM
Grand Secretary MW John S. Ryan, PGM
15th District Deputy Grand Master
RW Brian K. Hartel, Sr.
15th District Ritual Instructor
RW Carl Jacobson
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James Mount, Gary Grub 2019Robert Hung, David Babcock 2018Denis deLeon, George Smith 2017
D I S T I N G U I S H E D B R O T H E R S
DB David BabcockDB Steven M. Romm
A WA I T I N G M M D E G R E E :Milton Panama, Alex Ovejas, Joseph Giminaro, Edgardo Villafuerte, Edward Lerman
A WA I T I N G F C D E G R E E :Adolphus Gorgbahn, Francis Hackett
AWA I T I N G E A D E G R E E :Louis Apuzzio, Jeremy Somera, Alfred Farrel Jr.,Matthew Walker, William Duffy, Edward Clark
AWA I T I N G B A L L O T I N G :Ryan Bennet, Salvatore Montore, Jared Taylor
C A N D I D AT E S C O R N E R :
C U R R E N T ( O C T O B E R ) A N DU P C O M I N G C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
Oct 4Dinner 5:45Lodge Open 6:45
DLI at Trenton Cyrus #5131 Burd St.Pennington, NJ 08534HA41 to exemplify EAAttire: Jacket and Tie
Oct 6 Regular Communication6:30 pm Dinner, 7:30 pm Open
Oct 7 Hightstown Fair & Ducky Derby7am to 3pm
Oct 7 Junior Grand Warden Reception
Oct 8 Wheelchair Push
Oct 8 Gold Token Night at Gothic Fraternal (Hamilton), 11am-3pm
Nov 1 DLI at Amwell
Nov 74-9pm
Election Day - Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Nov 10 Regular Communication6:30 pm Dinner, 7:30 pm Open
Nov 25 One Day Class at TC#5
Dec 6 DLI at Trenton Cyrus #5
Dec 8 Annual Communication & Election of Officers6:30 pm Dinner, 7:30 pm Open
Dec 9 Feast of Saints John (TBD)
Dec 10 Emergent - Installation of 2018 officers (TBD)
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NJ Masonic Texas & Florida Relief
3 Collection Drop-off Sites NORTHERN CENTER
Glenn Trautmann’ s Warehouse 209 Myrtle Ave
Boonton NJ 07005. CENTRAL CENTER
Mike Holt's Warehouse 504 Raritan St.
Sayreville NJ 08872. SOUTHERN CENTER
Fellowship Center 1114 Oxmead Road
Burlington NJ 08016.
Critical Items of Need. Please NEW Items
Men's & Women's
Underwear and socks
T-shirts XL thru 3XL
Diapers Baby formula
Baby Wipes Baby food
Canned food Water
Toothpaste Toothbrush
Soap Deodorant
Shampoo Towels
Washcloths Sneakers
Other Essentials
If you have any questions please call: Glenn Trautmann 973-865-5889 Mike Holt 908-418-2177 Andrew Churney 609-267-2639
Checks for Flood Relief should be made payable to "Masonic Charity Founda on of New Jersey" and in the memo write "Flood Relief" Mail or Drop off checks to: Masonic Village at Burlington A n: Texas Relief 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington NJ 08016
Continuing to take Donations
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