TRESTLE BOARD

118 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Worshipful Master Gene Scheuring (941) 204-6226

Stated Communications - 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:30 pm

(Dark 1st Monday—June through September)

Family Dinners held year-round on the 3 rd Monday at 6:00 pm

Website: www.trowel.com/flamason/Venice301/index.html

Volume 68 Issue 04

April 2018

Chartered on the 18 th Day of April 1951

Worshipful Master: W.·. M.·. Gene Scheuring 941-204-6226

Senior Warden: Br. Adam S. Kendall 941-448-4777

Junior Warden Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426

Treasurer: R.·. W.·. John F. Wermann 941-492-2284

Secretary: Br. Dennis Taylor 941-484-2682

Chaplain: Br. James Malmfeldt 941-244-0994

Senior Deacon: Br. Darren Bracken 941-809-1494

Junior Deacon: Br. Justin Broome 941-626-3806

Marshal: W.·. Scott D. Steelman 941-725-0599

Senior Steward: Br. Gabriel Wasserman 941-484-1928

Junior Steward: Br. Matt Kudriaszow 941-586-7579

Tyler: Br. Walt Milne 941-266-6212

Asst. Tyler: Br. Vince Modie 440-334-4499

Organist: Br. Ken McBride 609-335-4653

Board of Relief: W.·. M .·. Gene Scheuring 941-204-6226

By Laws: R.·. W.·. John F. Wermann 941-492-2284

Charity/Vigilance: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426

Education: R.·. W.·. Barry D. Hart 941-544-5550

Electronic Media (Facebook): W.·. Hampton Crimi 941-468-0578

Finance: Br. Adam S. Kendall 941-448-4777

Funerals: W.·. Lou Ortt 941-485-5313

Greeters: Br. Darren Bracken 941-809-1494

Historian: Br. Isaac Wilder 360-241-9823

Investigations: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426

Lodge Instruction/Catechism: W.·. Lou Kelly 941-468-5457

Lodge Property: W.·. Lou Kelly 941-468-5457

Monthly Meals/Kitchen: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426

Petitions: W.·. Lou Kelly 941-468-5457

Publicity: Br. John R. Brandon Jr. 850-819-0426

Scholarships: W.·. M.·. Gene Scheuring 941-204-6226

Telephone Tree: Br. Adam S. Kendall 941-448-4777

Transportation: W.·. Lou Ortt 941-485-5313

Trestle Board Editor: Br. Paul J. Noller 941-391-3300

Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa: Master of Kadosh: Ill:. G. David Walters III, 33°

Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 35: Excellent High Priest: Damian Ostermeyer

Trinity Commandery No. 16: Eminent Commander: Sir Knight William Allen Sorbie

Recorder for Commandery: John F. Wermann, KYGCH, MEPGHP, OPC

Recorder for Council & Chapter: John F. Wermann, KYGCH, MEPGHP, OPC

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Appendant Orders

2018 Lodge Officers

Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A. M.

2018 Committee Chairs

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G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e E a s t

Ahh!! Spring has sprung. As

mild as our winter was I don’t enjoy

any cold temps anymore., cold mean-

ing below 50 degrees.

Kudos to our Tyler Walt for

organizing and promoting our lodge

outing for 20 or so of us to the rodeo in

Arcadia on March 10th. A good time

was had by all.

The Lodge Sale Committee had

an organizational meeting on Monday

March 26th where we addressed some

of the efforts that will be required if we

receive any additional offers. R:.W:.

Barry D. Hart volunteered and was ap-

pointed the Point Brother for all con-

tact with a prospective buyer. We have

two Masonic Brothers who have

agreed to assist us, both are commer-

cial real estate brokers.

Just a reminder, if you have any

questions don’t hesitate to text, Email

or call me.

Many thanks to the Craig's,

Rodger for his invaluable help with

masonic education and Louise for hav-

ing our dining room reflect the chang-

ing seasons. Thanks to you both.

Junior Deacon Brother Jud

Brome presented Brothers Randal Ai-

ken Jr. Stephen Corkran, Matt Palmer

and Herman Cadina to return their Fel-

low Craft proficiency with an outstand-

ing presentation. They will be raised to

Master Masons on Saturday April 14,

2018 at 9:00 AM.

Lunch is still at Darrell’s, 11:45

AM every Wednesday. Join your

brothers for some good food and a

good time.

This is the time of year when

some of our brothers and their families

will be heading back to the north coun-

try. We wish you a safe journey.

Fraternally,

W:M:. Gene Scheuring

ATTENTION: THE TAILGATE TRIP TO THE POLO MATCH AT LAKEWOOD RANCH HAS BEEN POSTPONED

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G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e We s t

Spring is upon us and Passo-

ver and Easter are here. I hope that

you have a joyous reunion with fami-

ly and friends and take some time to

relax and ponder all the blessings of

this life.

I am on my way to Washing-

ton D.C. and I am looking forward to

visiting some historic sites and re-

flecting on the history that our great

fraternity has contributed to our na-

tion’s capital. One great place to visit

is the George Washington Masonic

National Memorial – just a short drive

outside the city – in Alexandria, VA.

“The George Washington Ma-

sonic National Memorial is a memori-

al and museum, an active Masonic

temple, a research library, a cultural

space, a community and performing

arts center, and an important regional

landmark. The George Washington

Masonic National Memorial was built

in the 1920s by the more than two

million American Freemasons.

The mission of the Memorial

is to inspire humanity through educa-

tion to emulate and promote the vir-

tues, character and vision of George

Washington, the Man, the Mason and

Father of our Country. In 2015, the

George Washington Masonic National

Memorial was added to the United

States government’s official list of

National Historic Landmarks and Na-

tional Register of Historic Places.” If

you have the opportunity to travel to

the area, I highly recommend that you

check it out!

I would like to congratulate

our brothers who will receive their

Masonic aprons this month. “The

apron of white leather, made of lamb

skin, is a distinguishing badge worn

by every member of the Masonic Or-

der, and without which no brother can

be admitted within the portals of a

Lodge, nor allowed to take part in any

Masonic procession of solemnity.” It

is hoped that you wear it with pleas-

ure and honor.

Fraternally,

Adam S. Kendall, Senior Warden

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G r e e t i n g s f r o m t h e S o u t h

Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Caesar Salad. Bread

Dessert, Coffee, Iced Tea & Water

Brethren & Ladies: It is very important that everyone planning on attending our family din-ners make reservations. Please let Chef Deb or myself know so we can ensure sufficient meals will be available for all who attend. —JW John Brandon jrb.brandon@gmail.com

Family Dinner Menu

Spring is here, everything is

blooming and our cars are pollen yellow.

Not that they weren’t before spring, got

to love Florida. But just as the flowers

are blooming and full of new life, so is

our lodge. We have new Entered Ap-

prentices, Fellow Crafts, and soon new

Master Masons. Our Master Mason de-

gree is scheduled for Saturday, 14 April

2018, 0900 hrs. That’s 9:00 a.m. for

those who don’t know. So plan to come

out, engage in fellowship and welcome

our soon to be new Master Mason broth-

ers as they continue their journey

through masonry.

Just a reminder, the next Master

Mason Association Meeting will be held

on 26 April 2018, at 6:45 p.m. with the

school of instruction following at 7:30

p.m. Peace River Lodge #66 will be

hosting the meeting.

DDGM Juan da la Rosa will host

a meeting on Saturday, 7 Apr 18, 9:00

a.m. at Phoenix Lodge #346 to cover is-

sues to be discussed during the Grand

Communication this year. The back-up

date will be Wednesday, 11 Apr 18, 6:30

p.m. Phoenix Lodge.

The Grand Communication will

be held 27 through 30 May 2018 in Or-

lando Fl, Make your reservations soon.

Make sure you have your signed dues

card with you when you come.

Charity of the Month: St. Francis

Society Animal Rescue. 1925 S. Tami-

ami Trail, Venice Fl, 34293 941-492-

6200

St. Francis Society Animal Res-

cue is an all volunteer, nonprofit 501-c-3

animal rescue organization dedicated to

saving the lives of sick, injured, and

stray domestic animals as well as spay-

ing/neutering and medical services for

those animals. They seek to place ani-

mals in loving foster or permanent

homes after recovery and they do not

euthanize unless terminal illness necessi-

tates such a decision. All of their ani-

mals are spayed/neutered, tested for leu-

kemia/FIV, wormed and vaccinated be-

fore they are adopted.

Masonic Quote of the Month:

Not all Masons are obligated on

the Christian Bible. Masonry is univer-

sal and men of every creed are eligible

for membership so long as they accept

the Fatherhood of God and the Brother-

hood of Man. Therefore, the candidate

should be obligated on the Book of the

Sacred Law which he accepts as such

since his obligation is a solemn and

binding one. Brother George Washing-

ton. 1st President of the United States

(1789), and 1st Worshipful Master Alex-

andria Lodge #22, (1788).

Fraternally,

John R. Brandon, Junior Warden

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Please keep our Brethren and Ladies in your thoughts and prayers:

W.·. Lee Briner

Br. Marcel Leclerc

Br. James Malmfeldt

Lady Gale Wilder

In Memoriam W.·. Curtis Bradley - 25 March 2018

Please contact our Chaplain, Br. James Malmfeldt, if you are aware of any Brother or Lady who is in sickness or distress. Phone: (941)244 -0994

A l l m e n a r e b o r n o f M o t h e r s , A l l M a s o n s a r e r a i s e d b y B r o t h e r s - A n o n y m o u s

Masonic Birthdays

Sickness & Distress

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of W.·. Bradley

"The will of God is accomplished! So mote it be. Amen."

Charity of The Month

St. Francis Society Animal Rescue

1925 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice Fl, 34293 941-492-6200

4/07/1973 Robert Konz Jr.

4/09/1994 Nickola Basilisco Jr.

4/12/1988 Barry D. Hart

4/12/2003 Robert M. Martin

4/13/1996 Richard E. Moyer

4/13/2013 Daniel Hernandez

4/13/2013 Raymond J. Kildisas

4/13/2013 Gene Scheuring

4/13/2013 Stephen R. Uber

4/15/1973 Lowell L. Livinghouse

4/20/1974 Robert I. Johnson

4/21/1967 John E. Hunter

4/23/1984 Kenneth J. Bailey

4/30/1948 Loren M. Pittman

4/30/1956 Lee G. Briner

4/30/1983 Lee Bergin

4/30/1983 Walter W. McCue

4/30/2005 John R. Latta Jr.

4/30/2011 Barry R. Batezel

Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301

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Masonic Education

The wearing of a hat while pre-

siding in the East is not optional, in-

cluding during open installation of

Lodge Officers. Our Regulations state

that the Worshipful Master is required

to remove his hat only for the Grand

Master in person, during prayer and at

certain times during ceremonies.

The hat is a distinguishing mark

by which the importance of the Mas-

ter’s Office is signalized, a visible and

conspicuous sign of his position as

presiding Officer and titular head of

the Lodge. In Grand Lodge Communi-

cations, of course, only the Grand

Master remains covered.

The hat should always be re-

moved during prayer as a sign of re-

spect to the Great Architect of the Uni-

verse. It should be removed when giv-

ing the obligations, as a token to their

authority. If a funeral is held in church,

or in a chapel, it should be removed as

a sign of reverence. The proper hat for

funerals is a black hat according to the

Florida Monitor. At graveside funerals

it should be removed when prayer is

first offered and not worn during the

remainder of the service. The Worship-

ful Master and Brethren may wear

headpieces at the funeral of a deceased

Brother whose religion requires such.

The kind of hat a Master should

wear is determined wholly by good

taste. A cap or stiff straw hat is always

inappropriate. The only governing

principle is good taste, and in defer-

ence to that, a Master will never wish

to wear any style of hat that will attract

attention out of oddity or will derogate

from the dignity of his office.

MASTER’S HAT

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—Photos by Br. John Brandon Lodge News

Br. Reid Pettit receiving s Certificate of Ap-preciation from W:.M:. Gene Scheuring for the exceptional work on making our Lodge a brighter and cheerier place.

Congratulations Br. Reid!

Br. Charles J. Crandall was recently present-ed with a 55 Year Masonic Service Certifi-cate from the Grand Lodge of Florida.

Congratulations Br. Crandall!

W:. M:. Gene Scheuring presented Ms. Nik-kie Warfield from Venice High School a Cer-tificate of Recognition for her exceptional achievements as a Science Teacher in our community.

W:. M:. Scheuring and R:.W:. Wermann pre-sented Br. Thomas D. Spencer with a 25 Year Masonic Service Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Florida.

Congratulations Br. Spencer!

W:. M:. Scheuring and R:.W:. Wermann pre-sented Br. Charles N. Regan with a 55 Year Masonic Service Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Florida.

Congratulations Br. Regan!

W:. M:. Scheuring presented Br. Matt Kudri-aszow with his Master Mason Certificate.

Congratulations Br. Matt!

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—Photos by Br. John Brandon Lodge News

The Scottish Rite is widely considered to be the University of Ma-sonry. You are invited and encouraged to spend one weekend in Tampa at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center on May 5th & 6th.

Witness numerous degrees performed on stage in full costume by members of the Scottish Rite. There is nothing for you to memo-rize. You just, watch, learn, and enjoy. The experience will open your mind to new thoughts. At the end of one weekend, you will be a 32° Mason!

For further information and to obtain a petition please contact: W:. Jeff Pick, 32° KCCH Scottish Rite Ambassador 301master2013@gmail.com

**Car Pooling is available**

The newest member of our Venice Lodge No.301

family, Theo Kendall, recently stopped by for a

photo op with his adoring public.

Congratulations Br. Adam and Lady Judith!

Venice Lodge No.301’s

recent Family Day at the

Arcadia Rodeo was a huge

success!

A great time was had by

all and especially by the

crowd as they enjoyed eve-

rything a local rodeo has to

offer—including some

Shriners in Parade Cars!

W:. Fred Ellis is pictured

driving his car during the

Rodeo Parade.

Many thanks to Br. Walt

Milne for doing all the pre-

liminary work to make this

event so much fun for all

who attended.

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Lodge News

1951 (d) Forest Chapman 1952 (d) C. Allen Pattison, DDGM 1953 (d) Elihu B. Roberts 1954 (d) Sanford Smith 1955 (d) Robert Bruce Rigby Sr. 1956 (d) Carl Cribbs 1957 (d) Malcolm A. Miner 1958 (d) George R. Mitchell 1959 (d) Irvin H. Jones 1960 (d) Joseph Jossart 1961 (d) Thomas Hankins 1962 (d) John A. Nelson 1963 Lee G. Briner 1964 (d) George R. Collett Jr., DDGM 1965 (d) William Hendrix 1966 Richard Geraci 1967 (d) Wade H. Ballard Sr. 1968 (d) William A. Cultice 1969 (d) Paul Lanius, DDGM/DI 1970 (d) A. Bradford Smith 1971 Roger Isphording 1972 (d) Larry Jeffrey 1973 (d) Hubert Palmer, DI 1974 (d) Joseph Bezjian 1975 (d) Donald A. Richard 1976 (d) Forest L. Foster 1977 (d) Harold L. Jones 1978 (d) Hudson W. McCoy 1979 (d) John P. Haus 1980 (d) George A. Carver III 1981 (d) Harold L. Jones 1982 (d) Maurice M. Dalton Sr., DDGM 1983 (d) James Oakley 1984 George DeNeen

1985 (d) C. Bruce Jones 1986 (d) William W. Brooks 1987 Rodger L. Craig Sr., DDGM 1988 Richard Cervi, DDGM/DI 1989 (d) Ralph Wilkinson 1990 Robert B. Strayer Jr. 1991 (d) Robert J. Lane 1992 (d) Curtis Bradley 1993 David Harris 1994 Stephen H. Clark, DDGM 1995 (d) Malcolm B. Ryder 1996 Louie E. Kelly 1997 Frederick Ellis 1998 (d) Richard Tacy 1999 Steve Ellis 2000 (d) Eric B. West, DDGM 2001 (d) B. John Ross 2002 John F. Wermann, DDGM 2003 Hampton Crimi 2004 Robert Kern 2005 Louis H. Ortt 2006 (d) Donald Hixon 2007 Joseph Stella 2008 G. Rocky Kearney 2009 John Hobeika 2010 John Latta 2011 Barry D. Hart, DDGM/DI 2012 Louis Marchetti 2013 Jeff Pick 2014 Steve Murphy 2015 Derek J. Lynn 2016 Mark R. Baltimore 2017 Scott Steelman

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Perpetual Members Lee Briner Philippe Geo V. Canlers-Mem. Richard Cervi Steve Clark John Coffey Rodger Craig Hampton Crimi Maurice Dalton Sr. Frederick Ellis Steven Ellis David Farley Les Frisby Richard Geraci Barry D. Hart Harold L. Jones-Mem.

G. Rocky Kearney Louie Kelly Adam Kendall Robert Kern John Latta Robert MacAlvanah Joseph Madrak Louis Marchetti Robert Martin Gerald Maxey Clark McClelland Ronald Morrison Paul J. Noller Earl Orth Louis Ortt

Jeffrey Pick Blair Post Dwight Ridgeway B. John Ross Malcolm B. Ryder Edward Schwenk-Mem. Glenn Miller Smith-Hon. Joseph Stella Richard Tacy Dennis A. Taylor Robert Duane Trump-Hon. Jerry Wadel John Wermann Eric West John Winters

Venice Lodge No. 301 F. & A.M. Past Masters

(d)- Deceased DI - District Instructor DDGM—District Deputy Grand Master

Help Yourself—Help Your Lodge—It is Once—It is Forever

We would like to thank the following brothers for supporting our Lodge.

Gold $50.00 Silver $25.00 Bronze: $10.00

Venice Lodge No. 301 Boosters

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W.·. Mark Baltimore

R.·. W.·. Richard Cervi

R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig

W.·. David Harris

R.·. W.·. Barry D. Hart

Br. Matt Kudriaszow

Br. Paul Noller

W.·. Jeff Pick

W.·. M.·. Gene Scheuring

Please contact a Lodge Officer to support our Lodge as a Booster.

1993 Br. Steve Yosman

1994 W.·. Louis Ortt

1995 W.·. David Harris Jr

1996 W.·. B. John Ross (d)

1996 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)

1997 Br. Don Needham

1998 Br. Donald Smith

1999 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)

2000 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)

2000 W.·. Richard Tacy (d)

2001 W.·. Malcolm Ryder (d)

2002 W.·. B. John Ross (d)

2003 R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig

2004 R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig

2005 R.·. W.·. John Wermann

2006 R.·. W.·. John Wermann

2006 W.·. Hampton Crimi

2007 R.·. W.·. John Wermann

2007 R.·. W.·. Rodger Craig

2008 Br. John Lewis (d)

2009 Br. John Greene III

2010 Br. John Greene III

2011 Br. John Greene III

2012 No Award Given

2013 W.·. Louie Kelly

2013 Br. Mark Baltimore

2014 Br. Marcel Leclerc

2015 Br. Walt Milne

2016 Br. John Brandon

2017 Br. Darren Bracken

Venice Lodge No. 301 Masons of the Year

23rd Masonic District Lodges

Englewood Lodge No.360: 265 Pine St., Englewood, FL 34223—1st/3rd Tuesday-7:30pm

Liberty Lodge No.412 (Daylight): at Manatee Lodge No.31—2nd Saturday-9am

Manatee Lodge No.31: 402 15th St. E., Bradenton, FL 34208—1st/3rd Monday-7:30pm

Peace River Lodge No.66: 909 North Oak, Arcadia, FL 34266—2nd/4th Tuesday-7:30pm

Phoenix Lodge No.346: 240 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237—1st/3rd Tuesday-7:30pm

Punta Gorda Lodge No.115: 25349 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950—1st/3rd Thursday-7:30pm

Sarasota Lodge No.147: 2160 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237—2nd/4th Tuesday-7:30pm

Venice Lodge No.301:118 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285—1st/3rd Monday-7:30pm

West Coast Lodge No.409: 520 30th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205—2nd/4th Monday-6:30pm

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Fax (941) 493-4000

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Venice Shrine Club

Meets 3rd Tuesday—11:00 AM

Left Coast Seafood 385 US41 Bypass, Venice

President: Jim Fahey 941-223-6533

York Rite Freemasonry

Royal Arch—2nd Thursday—Sarasota No.147—7:30pm

Council—3rd Friday—Venice No.301—7:30pm

Commandery—1st Thursday—7:30pm

Odd Months—West Coast No.409

Even Months—Venice No.301

1845 S. Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293

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Venice No.301 Stated

Communication 7:30 pm

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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am

Sarasota

Scottish Rite Club

Ceremony of Remembrance Dinner-6 pm

Ceremony 6:45 pm

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Trinity Commandery No.16—7:30

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Venice No.301

Odd Months: West Coast

No.409

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Polo Club Family Event

Postponed

DeMolay Venice No.301

5 pm

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Officer’s Meeting Ritual Practice

6:30 pm

Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa Dinner-5:45 pm Meeting-7:30 pm

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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am

Master Mason

Degree Venice No.301

7 pm

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Sarasota Scottish Rite

Club Luncheon

Sahib Shrine 11:30-1 pm

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Master Mason Degree

Venice No.301 9 am

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Venice No.301 Family Dinner

6:00 pm

Stated Communication

7:30 pm

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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am

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DeMolay Venice No.301

5 pm

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Fellow Craft Degree Practice

6:30 pm

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Lodge Lunch Darrell’s 11:45 am

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Master Masons

& School of

Instruction Sarasota No.147 6:45 pm

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District 23 Master Masons

Association Chili Cookoff

Challenge Sahib Shrine

12—2 pm

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Rainbow Girls Venice No.301

1 pm

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Fellow Craft Degree Practice

6:30 pm

April 2018 Venice Masonic Lodge No. 301