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PARADISE VALLEY SILVER TROWEL MASONIC LODGE NO. 29, F. & A.M., PHOENIX, AZ Volu me XVII # 5 May 2017
THE TRESTLE BOARDG
PARADISE VALLEY SILVER TROWEL
#29 F&AM
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From The
The Square & the CompassSubmitted by D.P. McArdle, WM
The Square and Compasses (or, more de�nitively, a Square and a set of Compasses which are joined together each leg of the compass pointing in opposite directions) is the single most universally identi�able symbol of Freemasonry.Due to slight Masonic jurisdictional di�erences around the world, this symbol does not always look exactly the same to all Freemasons. Some jurisdictions call this symbol the Square and Compass, (non-plural) and a few jurisdictions omit the "G" at its center. But, no matter its slightly di�erent look, all Freemasons are in unison as to what this symbol means to them within the fraternity.Speculative Masonic Symbolism of the Square and CompassesIn speculative Freemasonry, this emblematic symbol is used in Masonic ritual.The Square is an emblem of virtue in which we must "square our actions by the square of virtue with all mankind".The Compasses exemplify our wisdom of conduct, the strength to "circumscribe our desires and keep our passions within due bounds".When these 2 Masonic tools are placed together with God (the Creator) as our central focal point (just as King Solomon built God's Temple, �rst - and then built his house around it), peace and harmony is the result.
The Information below may be found in Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, Volume 2, Pg 963,1929.A Short History About the Square and Compasses: THE SQUARE...Morality ; THE COMPASS BoundariesTrying Square: In the operative stone mason era, the 90 degree angle of the square was a necessary tool used to test the accuracy of the sides of a stone to ascertain that the stone's angles matched the square's "true" right angle.Morality: In speculative Freemasonry, the square is a symbol of morality.O�cial Masonic Usage: 1. It is one of the 3 Great Lights (the Square, the Compass and the Holy Book).2. It is the working tool of a Fellowcraft.3. It is the o�cial emblem of the Master of the lodge.In each of its above roles, it inculcates (teaches) the repeated lesson of morality, truthfulness and honesty.Common Usage: The Square is so universally accepted that it has found its way into colloquial language with which we communicate on a daily basis. We have all heard the sayings: "Getting a square deal; Are you on the square? Squaring o�".While the speci�c date with which the Masonic square became an o�cial Masonic symbol is not known, it was one of the primary tools which an operative mason used in his craft.
An Antique Square: In 1830, an architect who was rebuilding an ancient bridge called Baal Bridge near Limerick, Ireland removed the foundation stone of the bridge and found a much eaten away old brass square. On the surfaces of its 2 legs, was the following inscription:"I will strive to live - with love and care - upon the level - by the square." It was dated 1517.
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PVST #29 Trestle Board: The Trestle Board is a monthly publication that delivers to the website by the 1st week of every month. The purpose of the Trestle Board is to provide a means of communication throughout our Brotherhood and constituent bodies on a regular basis. (Our publication is available online at www.pvst29.org.) Contributors may send their submissions in via email to [email protected] no later than the 10th of every month. These should be articles of interest, creative writing and items pertinent or of interest to the Masonic family. All submissions are subject to available space, as well as editing or rejection by the Editor. Questions may be emailed to Shari Bender at [email protected].
Status Updatessubmitted by Sr. Warden Brian L. Colkitt
Greetings Brethren, We had a great March and April. Both Gary Longmuir and Bryn Farrimond gave their EA proficiencies and had their 2nd degrees. Gary Longmuir on April 19th and Bryan Farrimond April 26th. Please join me in congratulating both of these fine Brothers!
In other lodge news, Brother Daniel James Lewis has accepted the Chair position for the Fundraising Commit-tee. Brethren, we need your help, advice and participation for this great endeavor. Money doesn’t grow on trees as they say and we are in need. Fundraising is the best way to supplement small expenses that eat away at the budget. Our budget is in place to make sure we can meet the daily operations of our lodge which covers our usual expenses and activities. However, there are so many more things we can be doing in our community if we had some extra cash lying around, and of course the best way to get this extra money is fundraising. Brother Daniel’s wife Toni has also agreed to help with this endeavor. So - if you are interested in joining the fundraising committee please contact Brother Daniel ASAP.
On The Level
My Brethren, I now wish to address a matter of great concern. When I first came to our Lodge one of the reasons I joined this Lodge in particular was the constant showing of kindness and respect for every member of this Lodge. It was overwhelming - the brotherly love that I witnessed every week. At our stated meeting our lodge room was full and every Brother in that room was treated with equal kindness and respect. In the past three years, however, I am noticing a disturbing trend. I’ve seen a great number of non-masonic behavior amongst my Brothers. Backstabbing, temper tantrums, negative outbursts, non-participation, lack of initiative, constant bickering and complaining without offered solutions and the recent trend of our Worshipful Masters disappearing after their term has ended (I’m not saying all but Brethren you know what I’m talking about)! I became a Mason to be taught how to become better than these behaviors. I became a Mason to become a better man. As Masons we are taught to subdue our passions and not let them get the best of us. There are so many good men in our lodge but good men stand alone, great men stand together. Brethren it is not difficult to be great men, all you have to do is put aside your pride, subdue your passions, forget and forgive the behaviors of the past and come together as great men on the level. I will leave you now with a little masonic poem that I believe makes my point. (Please see page 3 top).
Masonically, Brother Brian
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STARS OF PARADISE OES #56 Virginia Valente - reporting
The year is quickly galloping to a �nish, and we thank those who have blessed us with good leadership. Our thanks to Brother Bill and Sister Ann Lau. We are also for their diligence in recruiting new members. We have initiated several of our Jobie’s and some of the parents too. How welcome they are! We have other petitions pending. PLEASE call Jean Patterson to make or cancel reservations for Star Night Out in May to aviod location confusion this month! Her phone number is 602-300-5539. STARS OF PARADISE invites all friends, members and their friends and families to attend the “Queen for a Day” Tea Party to be held on May 13th from 1-3 p.m. in the PVST Lodge. There will be Auctions, door prizes and lots of fun and merriment. Patti Herrington is in charge so you can believe is a Party that you won’t want to miss and all for the low sum of $15.00. A dozen of Stars of Paradise members joined those from Mesa Starlight for a day at the Wild Horse Pass Casino, and some made money and some did not but it was a most enjoyable afternoon of fraternal friendship and of course the Chapters added a little to our co�ers. Ellie Aldrin, our Sickness & Distress Chairman has sent cards to: Dan and Norma Schwartz, Shari Bender (Our Editor of the Trestleboard ), June Richardson, Rosemary Bennet, who has been so helpful when we needed her, and of course our WP who is recovering from his annual Kidney Procedure. Ellie’s phone number is 602-996-8197 to report any one needing cards or calls of encouragement.
(cont. from page 2 - Brian Colkitt, SW)
10 MASTER MASONS10 Master Masons, happy, doing fine; One listened to a rumor, then there were 9.
9 Master Masons, faithful, never late; One didn't like the Master, then there were 8. 8 Master Masons, on their way to heaven; One joined too many clubs, then there were 7.
7 Master Masons, life dealt some hard licks; One grew discouraged, then there were 6.6 Master Masons, all very much alive; One lost his interest, then there were 5.
5 Master Masons, wishing there were more; Got into a great dispute, then there were 4. 4 Master Masons, busy as could be; One didn't like the programs, then there were 3.
3 Master Masons, was one of them you? One grew tired of all the work, then there were 2. 2 Master Masons with so much to be done; One said ‘What's the use’, then there was 1.
1Master Mason, found a brother true! Brought him to the Lodge, then there were 2.2 Master Masons didn't find work a bore; Each brought another, then there were 4.
4 Master Masons saved their Lodge's fate; By showing others kindness, then there were 8.8 Master Masons, loving their Lodges bright sheen; Talked so much about it, they soon counted 16.
16 Master Masons, to their obligations true; Were pleased when their number went to 32.So we can't put our troubles at the Lodge's door; It's our fault for harming the Lodge we adore.
Don't fuss about the programs or the Master in the East; Keep your obligation by serving even the very least.
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The TYLER’S TICKLER (April)28 members present
w/1 Guest & -1- Grand Lodge Officer
Grand Lodge Officers WB Kirk Lockett Sr DDGM 14
Guests -1-Stanley Johnson #58
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For May Stated PVST # 29 will be having Chef Luke’s Fiesta Surprise!
Please bring desserts & sweets
Remember -$ donation$ are appreciated!
Thank you!!
THE LIBRARY CORNER
Hello Book Lovers!
PVST has a new LibrarianOur EA Mason Brian Farrimond has graciously accepted the position and will be working together with other Lodge Brothers to make our Library better than ever!
Plans are in the works for registering all books not in the log as well as seeking out new and informative materials to add to our collection!
Brian and another EA, Barney Gilley, will be working on constructing a locking bookcase for us! THANK YOU to both Brian & Barney! ( $$$ Donations would help! )
See you at Lodge!
Fraternally,Friends of the Library
AZ JOB’S DAUGHTERS INTERNATIONALSEEKING DAUGHTERS AND ADULT LEADERS
A lodge with an active youth group fulfills a sense of pride for all its members. Our youth is our future. Our daughters seek the skills of leadership, organi-zation, teamwork, & self reliance. They want the
benefits of belonging to our Masonic family.
DaughtersJob’s Daughters provide young girls, ages 9-19, a
safe environment to develop their identity with life skills to be a productive, successful adult. Most of all Jobies have fun, with group activities & lasting
friendships.
Adult LeadersThe benefit of being an Adult Leader is a rewarding experience. The rich traditions and structured ritual provide the vehicle to expand your desire to make a difference, to give back to your community, & share
in the developments of our future leaders.How do I join?
Please contact our Bethel Guardian, Tricia Troiano: ([email protected])
www.azjdi.org
Paradise Valley Chapter
of DeMolay Announces
Jacque’s Java
Fine Coffee from www.givingbean.com
We will be coming by soon so you may sample these fine coffees! $12.50 for a 12oz
bagComparable with fine coffees like Starbucks!
See the ad on the DeMolay bulliten board or call us at 602-904-1551
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CRAFT BUILDERS 2017 Dona�ons as of May 1, 2017
CRAFT BUILDERS is a voluntary recognition program offered to our members who make addi�onal financial contribu�ons to the Lodge. Your contribu�on (minimum $10.00) will go into the General Fund to oversee opera�ons, Lodge ac�vi�es and programs. The following Brothers have made their contribu�on, won’t you make your contribu�on now?
… IN MEMORY OF… .
Robert “Bob” W. Gamelgaard Bill Norris Glenn Woods (J. Michael Jones & Ray Najjar ) (Jack Bender) (Jack Bender)
Jim Stegall, PM Robert Bender, PM Harry C. Brooks Earl Thurber (Jack Bender) (Jack Bender) (Charles M. Brooks) (Earl Atwood Sr)
Charles I. Barnes Richard “Rick” Dwyer Bud Cochran (Charles M. Brooks) (Ray Najjar, PM ) (Nancy Cochran)
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Earl Atwood, Jr Earl Atwood, Sr Scot Baker, PM Allen Hat�eld, Jr. PM
J. Michael Jones Steven Proctor Dan Schwartz, PM Neil Silliman
David Silliman LeRoy Sweat Gus Voyk Ray Najjar, PM
Charles M. Brooks Paul Brannon
NECROLOGY - NONE!
You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger.
The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have
that sense of accomplishment!
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MAY 2017 Masonic Anniversaries
~~~~from the Secretary’s desk~~~jack~~~~~PVST #29 - 2017 DUES
Do you have your 2017 Dues Card? Payments were due on the first of the year! If you need special assistance, please email me at [email protected] and I will see what we can do. If you are in a position where you can HELP A BROTHER IN NEED, please email me! Times are tough for some Brothers and any assistance is greatly appreciated! THANK YOU for your generosity in the past! SUSPENSIONS will start in July. PLEASE take a moment to be sure you’re all caught up! If you have been making payments please be sure to get in touch with me to arrange your final payments. Thanks!
USE & CARE OF OUR LODGEThere seems to have been some rough use of the dining room recently. Please be sure that when you are at Lodge you treat it with respect in all areas. From the restrooms to the Lodge room to the Dining Room - PLEASE be careful with sharp objects, liquids, hot items and any food & beverage. Luke has been work-ing really hard to maintain our property but he can not do it alone! The floors & table cloths are the latest areas of concern. Also - if you leave ANYTHING in a box or on the floor of the restroom it will be discarded after a week, including that brown box on the floor of the ladies room. Thank you for your help.
Micheal D. Briles 5/18/2016 1 Freddie Ray Beaty 5/22/1985 32Timothy M. Dougherty 5/14/2014 3 Doyle Wesly Carleton 5/27/1981 36Edward J. Leal 5/28/2014 3 George E. Spencer 5/18/1977 40Joseph Warren Mance 5/9/2012 5 James A. Calvin 5/26/1976 41Paul Bryan Westerman 5/12/2010 7 Charles Fred Krantz 5/29/1974 43William A. Kenny IX 5/15/2010 7 Raymond A. Freeman 5/26/1971 46Gene Kelly Barner 5/27/2009 8 Ronald B. Crownover 5/26/1971 46James Mark Crigler 5/20/2008 9 Alexander T. Borgeas 5/21/1969 48Charles Buck Head 5/9/2007 10 Lloyd Deo Redford 5/17/1966 51Christopher M. Reed 5/22/2003 14 Murray Greiff 5/25/1966 51Michael John Behl 5/6/2000 17 Thomas A. Nelson 5/25/1966 51Robert Charles Silver 5/6/2000 17 Daniel Staton 5/19/1965 52Scot Monroe Baker PM 5/6/2000 17 Thomas E. McCowan 5/15/1964 53Nickolas Adam Maro�a 5/6/2000 17 Thomas Lee Wible 5/7/1962 55David James Baumann 5/6/2000 17 William C. Lau Jr 5/13/1961 56Ma�hew John Co�ni 5/25/1995 22 Robert W.Rimer PM 5/17/1961 56John Earl Clarke Sr 5/28/1994 23 Richard Leon Drinen 5/17/1961 56William M. Gibson 5/9/1992 25 Daniel Clifford Smith 5/18/1960 57Dale James Borger 5/25/1991 26 George Copes Alkire Jr 5/27/1959 58Allen Kleinman 5/3/1989 28 Mack Wiltcher 5/23/1958 59John F. Frauendiener 5/10/1989 28 Frederick E. Miller 5/13/1953 64Garry D. Callaway PM 5/19/1987 30 Robert E. White PM 5/21/1953 64Kirk Daniel Thompson 5/14/1986 31
NAME MM Date Yrs NAME MM Date Yrs
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May CALENDAR of EVENTS
PVST #29 1st Wednesday of the month on May 3rd- Stated Meeting/Dinner Chef Luke’s Fiesta Surprise! Please bring sweets/desserts! 6:30pm Stated Meeting, 7:30 pm FISH FRY’S Friday the 12th ! -LAST ONE BEFORE SUMMER! All other Wednesdays - 7pm meetings - see website for details Officer’s Meet 1st Monday (before Stated) 6pm Trustees 3rd Monday 6pm TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & FELLOWSHIP - Come join the gang!! Weekly at 7am - Village Inn at 40th Street & Bell Road Phoenicia #58 2nd Tuesday of the month 6pm Dinner Stated Meeting 7pm All other Tuesdays Meetings 7pm - details on website if there are special events
OES #56 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7pm 13th - OES TEA & Auction! 1+3 pm Star Night Out - 18th Call Jeannie for details 602-300-5539 PV DeMolay 1st Sunday - 2pm Advisory Council 3pm meeting 3rd Sunday - 4pm meeting
Job’s Daughters Bethel #19 2nd & 4th Mondays Meeting at 7pm **** Sat. May 6th - Fundraiser BINGO NIGHT! ****INSTALLATION - Sat. May 20th time TBA (early evening)
PVST FISH FRY FRIDAYS ARE BACK!!!! 2nd Friday of the month May 12th!
TELL a FRIEND !5:30-7:30pm $7 per person x1$10 all you can eat!!!
This is the LAST Fish Fry for the Summer - Come join in!
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FRY’S FOODS Rewards Programwww.frysfood.com/topic/new-community-rewards-program
**********************RE-ENROLL NOW!!! It’s that time of year! ************************If you have a Fry’s Card, enroll in the program if you haven’t already!
If you are renewing your choice, click enroll & ...Remember to select PVST#29
Our number is 10277Email [email protected] for info
***Our Rewards Check last quarter was $96 from only 7 families participating! Let’s keep up the good work & get your friends & family to sign up. This is a great opportunity to do some Fundraising for the Lodge.
Please Support Our Donors! To place YOUR business card in the Trestle Board please contact the Editor or Secretary! If your card appears blurry
PLEASE submit a new one ASAP. THANKS!
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LeRoy’s Food Bank in conjunction with the Phoenix Rescue Mission
ADD A CASE OF BOTTLED WATER TO YOUR DONATION!Our Lodge needs donations of non-perishable food items, as well as blankets, socks and
bottled water for distribution to local needy families. This will be an ongoing effort, and donations will be accepted continually at the Lodge, or by contacting the Master!
Please HELP needy families in the Phoenix area. Thank you so much for those donations already made. The families that are on the
recieving end of those donations certainly appreciate your generosity!
Trowel-Talk #74 by Brother Tom Lyle, PVST29 How Does Our Second Working Tool (Our C.G.) Relate To Socrates Statement That He Is
"Different From Men In General"?
My brothers, awareness and discernment are the roots of consciousness. The serious Mason asks the Great Architect for guidance in using his C.G. in order to smooth his stone. Which roughness is most prudent to work on next, in order to become a be�er man? In our following quote, Socrates targeted a roughness common to most men -- that we presume to know that which we do not know. Right about now, many my be now thinking, "Just what in the universe does that mean?" Let's give Socrates a chance to clarify it for us as follows.
"For the fear of death is indeed the pretense of wisdom, and not real wisdom, being a pretense of knowing the unknown; and no one knows whether death, which men in their fear apprehend to be the greatest evil, may not be the greatest good. Is not this ignorance of a disgraceful sort, the ignorance which is the conceit that a man knows what he does not know? And in this respect only I believe myself to differ from men in general, and may perhaps claim to be wiser than they are: that whereas I know but li�le of the world below, I do not suppose that I know: but I do know that injus�ce and disobedience to a be�er, whether God or man, is evil and dishonorable, and I will never fear or avoid a possible good rather than a certain evil." The Apology; Plato's Dialogues, p47 translated by B. Jowe�
Surely for the non-spiritual (those who do not believe in a Supreme Being, and the con�nuity of consciousness), where the grave is the final des�na�on, a fear of death is a dominant concern which greatly affects a�dude and conduct. But the Mason, who believes in a Supreme Being, understands that his service to Humanity will con�nue in the Supreme Lodge above, and so his fear of, death is seriously diminished. To the discerning esoteric thinker, who understands that each of us have had more life�mes than there are stones in the Great Wall of China, the fear of death may be next to non existant. Certainly the fear of death commands much personal energy in most men that could be be�er used to increase their level of service to family and Mankind.
My brothers, in addi�on to the pretense of knowing what we do not know, as well as the fear of death, there is another roughness which Socrates addressed, while he was on trial for his life in ancient Athens. This roughness is one which many moderns are adamant about, and consider a rose in the garden of personality rather than a weed. It is the concept of taking personal independence to an extreme and thus easily forge�ng our duty of obedience to God and His Hierarchy of Goodness. It is not so obvious a rough spot as the fear of death, yet it awaits the discerning use of our C.G.
Is it not the mark of the Great ones that even in �mes of very serious adversity, they con�nue to show the way to become be�er men? A statement comes to mind here that warms the heart of Master Masons-- "Let there be Light." (Fiat Lux!)
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The Long & the Short Of It
"We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality." (Albert Einstein) We’ve just celebrated Einstein's 138th Birthday; What does that mean?
If you think of people that rely on only their intellect throughout their life, how do they get their point across with the impression that they actually believe what they are saying? How can you convince anyone what you say is right if only by quoting text and memorizing facts? Would you blindly follow a heartless leader?
Life is full of many decisions. Work, family, ethical, moral and even recreational decisions. Then there are the seemingly simple decisions. How do you get where you really & truly want to end up.
Example: You need to get to the Castle in time for the King's speech at 7pm. There are 2 paths to take - the first being the direct one and the other that is a lot longer. You assume you can save time by taking the shorter route so you leave home at 6:45 and head out for the Castle. You arrive at 5-minutes to 7 only to find you are on the back side of the Castle and there is no way to get in! Now you have to walk all around the entire building to gain entry and are late - arriving after the speech has started. You made great time but you cannot get in. That is the short-long route.
On the other hand - if you would have taken your time - found out the details - you would have gone the other way - which although it would have taken you longer to arrive - you would have arrived at the front door right on time! That is the long-short route! At times it is the better journey.
In today's hectic life we all seem to be looking for a quick fix. For the shortest distance between 2 points. A way to simplify and make it easier to get through the task at hand. Only be where we need to be - when we must be there - but be there fast & get out as soon as we can.
Another example - An EA at Lodge is having his 2nd Degree. You're not in the Line of Officers; you aren't participating in the Degree. So maybe you don't even need to go to Lodge that night. Why not stay home and get other things done? It would be faster for you - make your life easier. You can accomplish your things while that Brother accomplishes his.
Well then - the question needs to be asked - Why are you a Mason? Is it only to get what you desire from it? Only what you feel is necessary? Where is the Brotherhood and heart in all of that? If you live on intellect, logic and only what you think is important to you, you will miss out on what you can get out of life.
The heart of life; the heart of the Lodge.
Masonry is not just about you - it is about Brotherhood. Part of Brotherhood is showing up for your Brothers, on their special occasions - or just when they may need you. You can not anticipate another's needs and they can't know yours until you let it be known. Lodge is the meeting place that brings you together on Wednesday nights; That is when your Brothers are supposed to be able to count on you for support, an ear to listen, a friend and a Brother to care - just by being there. Some-times Brothers choose not to talk about their troubles - they just come to Lodge to get away from them & be around people they feel a bond with.
YOU are the HEART of the Lodge. The books and files and titles are not. It is what is inside of each of you that you can offer to Brothers new & old. BUT - If you don't show up, not only are you missing out on the fellowship and brotherhood, you are depriving the other Brothers of it as well.
What do you want to get out of the journey? Just the quick facts? A 3rd Degree so you can say "I am a Mason" and move on to your next task? Or the do you want to know your Brothers; Do you want to be a part of the Lodge or just someone that passed through? What was the purpose of the journey?
There is no room in Masonry for apathy. It defeats the main principals of the Craft: Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
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The Masonic Family of Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge #29Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge No. 29, F&AM: Lodge Officers for 2017Worshipful Master - David P. McArdle, PM - [email protected] (C) (602)321-1640 (H) (602)867-4368Senior Warden - Brian L. Colkitt, [email protected] (623) 606-3998Junior Warden - Timothy Michael Dougherty, [email protected] (602) 715-9636Treasurer - John R. Amidon, PM - [email protected] (602) 689-1425Secretary - Jack Bender, [email protected] (480) 993-5021Senior Deacon - James W. Wynne - [email protected] (623) 308-4886Junior Deacon - Luke Van Siegfried - [email protected] (602) 908-9865Sr. Steward - Micheal Briles - [email protected] (602) 751-4727Jr. Steward – Christopher Goyette - [email protected] (602) 348-0055Marshal - Eddie MacIntyre - [email protected] (602) 992-5382Chaplain - Aram Hosepian - [email protected] (480) 823-2522Tyler - Allen Hatfield, Jr. PM - [email protected] (C) (623) 414-1015, (H): (623)537-1466Candidate Coordinator - Brian Colkitt, [email protected] (623) 606-3998Candidate Mentor- TBARitual Director- POSITION OPEN
Trustees of Paradise Valley Silver Trowel #29, F. & A.M. Dave McArdle,WM Chairman; Jack Bender, Secretary; John R. Amidon, PM Treasurer; Ray Najjar, PM; Brian Colkitt, SW; Tim Dougherty, JW; Anthony Buchta, Sr.: [email protected] (623) 628-0216; Tony Buchta Jr. ; James Wynne ; Micheal Briles
Paradise Valley Silver Trowel #29 Committees For 2017 To volunteer for a committee: Call the MasterAudit - Dave McArdle, WM, & TBA Budget - SW, JW, Treasurer & SecretaryBuilding & Grounds - Trustees Bylaw Review - WardensLongevity Awards - Jack Bender, Secretary Almoner - Allen Hatfield, Jr, PMMasonic Supplies - Jack Bender, Secretary Crisis Nursery - Allen Hatfield, Jr. PM, Public Relations - Jack Bender, Secretary Relief - Master and WardensFamily Picnic - Junior Warden & Allen Hatfield, Jr.,PM Technology - OpenRefreshment - Jack Bender, Secretary; Jr. Warden Wives & Widows - Master, Secretary Maintenance Committee - Luke Siegfried Scholarship - Richard Jensen, PM. & SecretaryBuilding Maintenance - Secretary & Trustees Fundraising - Chmn. Daniel Lewis & Secretary George Washington Oratorical Contest - Jason Huber, Chmn, WB Bob Rimer, CoChair Emeritus, WB Ray Najjar Public Education Committee: Dave McArdle, WM; Richard Jensen, PM: Bikes for Books, Teacher Conference Cookouts, Essay Contest, Classroom Grants and Teacher of the Year Librarian: Brian FarrimondMason of the Year - Jack Bender, MOTY, Master & Secretary Sickness & Distress - Line Officers Food Service Committee - Luke Siegfried - CREW WANTED Master Mason Degree Team - Dave McArdle, WMFlag - Eddie MacIntyre Food Bank - Mustafa Karamujic, PM
Trestle Board - Jack & Shari Bender (email submissions to: [email protected] by the 10th of the month)The Trestle Board : A monthly publication of Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge No. 29, F. & A.M. 602-992-4880Address: 16027 N. 25th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85032 Mailing address: P.O. Box 54155, Phoenix, Az. 85078-4155 AVAILABLE ONLINE at www.pvst29.org Email Secretary with special requests. Calendar is there too! Stated Meeting: First Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. family Pot luck dinner, 7:30 meeting.
STARS of PARADISE #56 – OES Worthy Matron: Ann Lau : (623)582-3016 [email protected]; Worthy Patron, Bill Lau, Secretary, Jeannie Patterson, (602)300-5539 [email protected]
PHOENICIA Lodge #58, F&AM Phoenicia58.org : Worshipful Master, Tony Hernandez ( [email protected]) (602)639-6998 Secretary, Glen VanSteeter, PM, ([email protected]) (602)-626-7787 Cell: (602)904-1551
BETHEL # 19 – Job’s Daughter’s International Honored Queen - Ashleigh Segrest; Bethel Guardian - Tricia Troiano ([email protected]) - Associate Bethel Guardian - Pending - Guardian Secretary - Donna Naessig- Guardian Treasurer - Cheryl Kibarian ([email protected])
DeMolay PV Chapter www.PVDemolay.org: Master Councilor - Caleb Crabtree; Chapter Dad, Matthew Brassard (e-mail: [email protected])
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
May 2017
Past Masters Paradise Valley Silver Trowel #29Dean Graham, Charter Master (2000)
James Miller, PM (2001)*William “Skip” Boyer, PM (2002)*
Stafford O. Gormley, PM (2003) William R. Hearter, Jr. PM (2004)
David P. McArdle, PM, (2005) Philip J. “Jack” Buta, PM (2006)
James E. Boniface, PM (2007)Eric T. Carter, PM, (2008)Scot M. Baker, PM (2009)
Kirk Lockett Sr., PM (2010)DDGM District 14Shane Crabtree, PM (2011)Tod Truettner, PM (2012)
Leonard Shapiro, PM (2013P. Bryan Westerman, PM (2014)
Jovan Boskovski, PM (2015)Mustafa Karamujic (2016)
*deceased
