LODGE NEWS

BROS. ANDREWS & HOLLAND INITIATED AS ENTERED APPRENTICES


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DUNEDIN LODGE ENJOYS "A DAY AT THE RACES"


(L-R) W:.BJ Sammon (siting Master), winning jockey Rosemary Homesiter,
First Lady Eileen Sammon, and W:.Tim Bryce, PM (Secretary) pose in the Winner's Circle.
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    TAMPA, FL, USA (March 22, 2008) - The Brothers of Dunedin Lodge No. 192 held their Spring social at Tampa Bay Downs where a group of nineteen Brothers and family members were on hand to enjoy horse racing. The eighth race was named for the Lodge and won by Marianne's Dream. It was a bit rainey that day, but the group stayed dry in the comfortable Jockey Club.

   

   

DUNEDIN LODGE POSES FOR CLASS PHOTO


(L-R) Bro. Louie Vavoularis, Bro. Mal McHoul, W:.BJ Sammon,
Bro. Peyton Russell, and Bro. Frank Hunton
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    DUNEDIN, FL, USA (February 11, 2008) - Our Stated Communications this evening was a busy one. First, the Lodge paused to take its annual photo (above). This was followed by several presentations; first, a 25 year certificate for Masonic service to Bro. Malcolm "Mal" McHoul. This was followed by the Worshipful Master presenting Master Mason certificates to Bros. Ilias (Louie) Vavoularis, Peyton Russell, and Frank Hunton. Congratulations to all.

    W:.BJ Sammon reviewed our busy schedule for the next few months, including:

    • Mon, February 18, 7:30pm - Masonic Education featuring guest speaker W:.James Rocha, PM, PDI

    • Sat, February 23, 6:00p - Pot Luck Dinner. The Lodge will provide ham, turkey, and beverages. Please RSVP to 845-0858 or 786-7322, no later than February 20th.

    • Mon, March 3rd, 7:30pm - FC Degree

    • Sat, March 8th, 8:00am - Work Party at Lodge

    • Mon, March 10th, 7:30pm - Official vist of the DDGM

    • Mon, March 17th, 6:00pm - St. Patrick's Day Dinner (corned beef & cabbage) - followed by EA Degree at 7:30pm.

    • Wed, March 19th, 7:00pm - SunCoast Masters & Wardens Association meeting at East Gate Lodge No. 355 F.& A.M., Palm Harbor

    • Sat, May 22nd, 11:30am - "A Day at the Races" - Tampa Bay Downs - for info, contact W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS

    • Sat, April 5th, 7:00am - Dunedin Highland Games

    • Sat, April 12th, 9:00am - 8th Annual SunCoast Masters & Wardens Assoc. Trapshoot - for info, contact W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS

    • Sat, April 19th, 7:00pm - Dunedin Blue Jays vs. Clearwater Phillies (Dunedin Lodge vs. Clearwater Lodge) baseball outing - for info, contact W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS

    • Mon, April 21st, 7:30pm - Masonic Information Night - "The Secrets of Freemasonry"

    • Sun, May 11th, 11:00am - Annual Lodge Picnic at Anderson Park, Shelter No. 9,

    The Craft said it wanted more Masonic Education and Social Activities; the Lodge officers are delivering it. Come join us for the festivities.

   

BRO. BRANDON WOOD PASSED TO FELLOW CRAFT


(L-R) W:.Ed Street, W:.Jud Hiscutt (JW), Bro. Brandon Wood,
W:.BJ Sammon (WM), and Bro. Louie Vavoularis (JD)
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BROS. HUNTON & RUSSELL EARN THEIR APRONS


Pictured are (from L-R) Bro. Hunton, W:.BJ Sammon, Bro. Russell,
W:.Chris Schlenker, PM, and W:.Bob Matheson, PM
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    JANUARY 28, 2008 - At our Stated Communications, Bros. Frank Hunton and Peyton Russell earned their white leather aprons by successfully returning their Master Mason catechisms in Lodge. They were examined by Lodge Instructor Bro. Don Bolam. W:.BJ Sammon was pleased to present the Brothers with their aprons assisted by W:.Chris Schlenker (our junior Past Master and Marshall), and W:.Bob Matheson, PM, who delivered the formal apron presentation. Bro. Hunton is the Lodge's Tyler and Bro. Russell is the Lodge's Junior Steward. Both Brothers did an excellent job with their catechisms.

    Also during the evening Bro. Brandon Wood successfully returned his EA catechism in Lodge. He was also examined by the Lodge Instructor, Bro. Don Bolam. His Fellow Craft degree is scheduled for Monday, February 4th at the Lodge beginning at 7:30pm.

    Congratulations one and all.

   

BRO. GEORGE PICHT CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF FREEMASONRY


Pictured are Bro. Picht, W:.Chris Schlenker, W:.Ken Gieson, PM, and W:.Rome Scerbo, PM.
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    JANUARY 3, 2008 - As one of his last acts as Worshipful Master, W:.Chris Schlenker was pleased to present Bro. George F. Picht of Dunedin Lodge No. 192 with his 70 year Masonic Service certificate and pin, which is a very rare honor in Masonic circles. Assisting the Worshipful Master in the presentation was W:.Ken Giesow, PM (Marshall), and W:.Rome Scerbo, PM (Secretary Emeritus). The presentation was made at The Gardens at Dunedin assisted-living facility on Patricia Avenue and attended by many of the residents.

    Bro. Picht, who is 96 years young, was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on November 18, 1937 at William F. Burk Lodge No. 230 F.& A.M. in Bogota, New Jersey. He affiliated with Dunedin Lodge on March 27, 1989.

    Bro. Picht is a little older but his grip is still strong and he thanked the Dunedin officers for the courtesy.

   

DUNEDIN MASONS HELP THE NEEDY DURING THE HOLIDAYS


Pictured are W:.Ken Gieson, PM (Committee Chairman), Mrs. Kathy Brickley (Principal),
Karen Turner (Guidance Counselor), and W:.Chris Schlenker (Master)
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    DECEMBER 18, 2007 - Dunedin Lodge No. 192 closed its 2007 operating year by making a generous donation of $700 to be used as holiday gift certificates by the needy. As in our Thanksgiving donation, the certificates were presented to Mrs. Kathy Brickley, Principal of Dunedin Elementary, who will distribute the certificates within the school.

   

DUNEDIN LODGE ANNOUNCES 2008 OFFICERS

   

BRO. FRANK HUNTON RAISED TO MASTER MASON


Group poses for photo following the degree.
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DUNEDIN LODGE WELCOMES BRO. MICHAEL HARTNETT


Brothers from Dunedin Lodge pose with Bro. Hartnett (center) follwing the degree.
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DUNEDIN LODGE GIVES "THANKS" TO
PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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Pictured are Sgt. Borner, Deputy Stibbard, and W:.Ken Gieson, PM
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The Kitchen Crew headed
by our Junior Warden,
Bro. John Lawless
(second from right)
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A capacity crowd filled
the Rec Hall.
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All enjoyed turkey, ham
stuffing and all of the
trimmings.

    NOVEMBER 17, 2007 - Dunedin Lodge No. 192 held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lodge last Saturday night. A capacity crowd was on hand to enjoy a classic thanksgiving dinner as prepared under the leadership of our Junior Warden, Bro. John Lawless. Several brothers from the Lodge pitched in to lend a hand in the preparations and cleanup afterwards.

    The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lodge's 2007 "Outstanding Deputy of the Year Award" to Deputy Jason Stibbard from the Patrol Operations Bureau of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department. The presentation was made by W:.Ken Giesow, PM. On-hand was Depty. Stibbard's immediate superior, Sgt. Borner.

    Deputy Stibbard began his career with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office when he was hired as a detention deputy in June of 2000. As a member of the Detention and Corrections Bureau, Deputy Stibbard worked in the County Jail where he worked in the Boot Camp and as a member of the Corrections Response Team. In 2004 Deputy Stibbard sought a transfer to the Patrol Operations Bureau where he was eventually selected for his current assignment to the Community Policing Unit.

    Deputy Stibbard has earned a reputation with his coworkers and supervisors as a deputy who focuses on community concerns and who works with city government to seek solutions. During the past year he has also distinguished himself on more than one occasion as a skilled and professional law enforcement officer.

    On April 12, 2007 Dep. Stibbard responded to a bank robbery that had just occurred in North Pinellas County. The suspect had managed to flee the area prior to the arrival of responding deputies however Deputy Stibbard took it upon himself to check a local motel in the vicinity of the bank. While doing so, he spoke with the motel clerk who reported having a guest matching the description of the suspect. Upon leaving the motel office, Deputy Stibbard came face to face with the suspect and was able to take him into custody eliciting a confession and recovering the stolen bank funds.

    On October 23, 2007 Dep. Stibbard responded to assist with yet another robbery investigation, this time at a convenience store in North Pinellas County. When he arrived in the area, Depty. Stibbard began checking an apartment complex. While doing so, he discovered the getaway vehicle parked in the lot and subsequently arrested both suspects inside a nearby apartment with the assistance of other deputies. Once again all of the stolen money was recovered.

    By our award, Dunedin Lodge is again proud to support local law enforcement officials. Well done Deputy Stibbard. Well done.

   

DUNEDIN MASONS SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS


Pictured are W:.Ken Gieson, PM (Committee Chairman), Mrs. Kathy Brickley (Principal),
and W:.Chris Schlenker (Master)
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    OCTOBER 30, 2007 - Masons are well known for their philanthropy, donating over two million dollars each day to a wide variety of charities. Locally, Dunedin Lodge No. 192 has been actively supporting the community in 2007. Most recently the Lodge donated Publix gift certificates to help needy kids and families over the Thanksgiving holidays. The certificates were presented to Mrs. Kathy Brickley, Principal of Dunedin Elementary, who will distribute the certificates within the school.

    According to Ken Giesow, Program Chairman for the Lodge, "We like to believe our Lodge is an integral part of the Dunedin community and have supported numerous projects over the years. For example, earlier this year, Dunedin Lodge, sponsored a classroom at Dunedin Elementary as part of the fraternity's "Adopt a Class" program. We are also long time sponsors of Dunedin Little League."

    The Dunedin Masons also recently opened their doors to the Neighborly Care Network who provides lunches and the "Meals on Wheels" program through the facilities at the Lodge.

    "Charity is an important part of Masonic life," said Chris Schlenker, Master of the Lodge. "This year we will have lent support to the Girl Scouts, the Bay Pines VA Hospital, Pinellas County High School graduates, the Diabetes Foundation, the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg, and the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory in Utica, New York. We are also supporting a G.I. Care Package program which sends supplies to our troops in Iraq for the holidays and we're preparing to recognize a Deputy of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department as 'Deputy of the Year.' The Lodge also plans to donate additional gift certificates for the needy at Christmas time through Dunedin Elementary."

    Dunedin Lodge has been a part of the Dunedin landscape since 1916 and is located at 1297 Michigan Boulevard. Their web page is: dunedin192.org

   

DUNEDIN LODGE BROTHERS VISIT FORT CLINCH


Artillery stands silently at guard at the fort at dusk.
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W:.Tim instructs Bro. Ken on how to properly tyle a lodge.
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    DUNEDIN, FL, USA (October 20, 2007) - Brothers from Dunedin Lodge traveled north once again to attend the Ft. Clinch Civil War-era Outdoor MM Degree on Fernandina Beach, FL. The annual degree which is performed by Amelia Lodge No. 47 F.& A.M. is performed inside a Civil War-era fort, complete with Union and Confederate uniforms. This evening, three candidates were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

    Attending the degree from Dunedin Lodge were W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, Lodge Secretary, and; Bro. Ken Johnston, the Lodge's Senior Steward. Brothers from Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M. and East Gate Lodge No. 355 F.& A.M. were also present, making this the eighth consecutive year that District 20 has attended this historical degree.

    Prior to the degree, the City of Fernandina Beach hosted a Classic Car show in the downtown area which added to the festival atmosphere of the weekend.

    Congratulations to the Brothers of Amelia Lodge for a fine degree and their hospitality.

   

BRO. FRANK HUNTON PASSED TO "HAWAIIAN" FELLOW CRAFT


Group poses for photo following the degree.
ALOHA Y'ALL!
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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Two more Brothers raised to Master Mason in special outdoor degree.


The group poses for a photo following the degree.
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DUNEDIN DITCHES HOT GAVEL AT GULF BEACH LODGE


W:.Derryl O'Neal reluctantly accepts the Hot Gavel

   

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