DUNEDIN'S 2ND 100 MASTER MASON NIGHT WELCOMES THE DDGM
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Serve it up! JW Richard Whitmyer, left, supervising. Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Brothers of Clearwater Lodge No. 127 brought us a little gift, The Hot Gavel. Click on photo to enlarge. |
Cake commemerating the DDGM's visit. Click on photo to enlarge. |
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DUNEDIN, FL, USA (August 16, 2010) - The Lodge sidelines and parking lot of
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 filled up for the second
year in a row as the Lodge held its second annual "100 Master Mason Night." The event is held to
kickoff the fall program for the district and welcome the District 20 Deputy Grand Master on
his first official visit. This year we were fortunate to have Dunedin's own
R:.W:.Bob Matheson, PM serving as
District Deputy.
In addition to members of Dunedin Lodge attending, Masons from around the Tampa Bay area
joined in, including Lodges in Districts 20 & 21. In addition to R:.W:.Matheson's
committeemen accompanying him on his visit,
R:.W:.Alan S. Rosenthal, PM attended, the sitting District Deputy Grand Master
of District 21.
Presiding in the East for the evening was R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM, PDDGM
as Dunedin's Worshipful Master, W:.Mike Wilson,
was traveling overseas. R:.W:.Schlenker was pleased to present R:.W:.Matheson
with two Masonic pins on behalf of the Worshipful Master and Lodge, a District Deputy pin and
an Air Force/Masonic pin commemorating his service to his country.
W:. Glen Bishop, Master of
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.
led a contingency from his Lodge to present Dunedin with the "Hot Gavel" which is sponsored by the
SunCoast Masters & Wardens Association
and is intended to stimulate inter-Lodge visitations.
In addition to his program for the evening, R:.W:.Matheson presented Dunedin
Lodge with the District Deputy's "Unity Gavel" which is also intended to stimulate lodge
visitations in District 20.
Dunedin's Junior Warden, Bro. Richard Whitmyer
supervised refreshment which included food from Hooter's and an excellent Greek Salad
from Bro. Ilias (Louie) Vavoularis.
The Worshipful Master wishes to thank the Brothers of Dunedin Lodge who pitched in
to make this a memorable event.
Photos courtesy of R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM, PDDGM.
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DUNEDIN LODGE INSTALLS NEW CARPETING
The Lodge Room prior to the new carpeting
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Good job around the checkerboard
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DUNEDIN, FL, USA (JUNE 17, 2010) -
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M. may be
dark for the summer, but there is still a lot of activity going on there. For example, the
Lodge used its down time to replace the aging carpet in the Lodge room. The project was under
the supervision of W:.Ken Giesow, PM.
Carpets by French was selected as
the vendor to install the new carpeting. All of the carpeting in the Lodge Room was replaced.
including the stations in the East, West, South (and North). As a footnote, this was the first
replacement of the Lodge's carpeting since it was originally installed in the new Lodge building in
1964 (that's right, our old carpeting lasted 46 years).
The new carpeting was installed in time for our upcoming 100 Master Mason Night to be
held Monday, August 16th at 7:00pm. Last year, we had 126 Brothers fill the sidelines. This
year, we hope to beat that number. This event will also mark the first official visit of the
new District Deputy Grand Master for District 20, our own R:.W:.Bob Matheson, PM,
a Past Master of Dunedin Lodge (2005). Dinner is at 6:00pm. We hope you will join us.
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DUNEDIN MASONS PROVIDE "BIKES FOR BOOKS"
Dunedin Masons with donated bicycles for Dunedin Elementary
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"And the winners are..."
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DUNEDIN, FL, USA (JUNE 4, 2010) - The Brothers of
Dunedin Masonic Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
were pleased to be on hand at
Dunedin Elementary
for the school's year-end Assembly program recognizing scholastic achievement by the
students. Accordingly, the Lodge provided bicycles for the school's top readers as
part of their "Bikes for Books" program. The program is administered by the school, whereby
students earn points for the books they read throughout the school year. At the end of the
year, the top boy and girl readers from each grade (K - 5th) are recognized by the Masons
in the form of a new bicycle.
Mrs. Kathy Brickley, the Principal of Dunedin Elementary, appreciated the efforts by the
Masons, "This program was very helpful in encouraging our youth to read."
Cindy Borland is the school's Reading/Literacy Coach.
This year's winners included:
Dunedin Masons on hand for the presentation included: Bro. Steve Andrews, W:.Tim Bryce, PM, W:.Ken Giesow, PM, Bro. Chris Laughlin, R:.W:.Bob Matheson, PM, R:.W:.Bill McIntosh, PM, PDDGM, W:.Shannon McIntosh, PM, W:.Mike Palenik, PM, Bro. Matt Panzano, W:.BJ Sammon, PM, W:.Rome Scerbo, PM, and R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM, PDDGM According to Ken Giesow, the Lodge/School liaison, "This is the second year we have implemented the Bikes for Books program and we're told that it is having a positive effect on encouraging the students to read. This is a program that was originally created by Masonic Lodges in the western United States, but we're the first Lodge to implement the program in Florida. All of the bikes were paid for by individual donations by members of Dunedin Lodge." Deputy Spencer Gross of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department was also on hand to give a brief lecture on bicycle safety to the students and presented free bicycle helmets to the winners. Dunedin Lodge is pleased with the results of the program and wants to perpetuate it in the years ahead. According to the Master of Dunedin Lodge, W:.Mike Wilson, "Masons have long been supporters of public school systems, Dunedin Lodge is no exception. We are proud of our relationship with Dunedin Elementary and pleased to support them not only with the 'Bikes for Books' but with other programs as well. Youth represents the future for all of us. It is just common sense that we support them any way we can." Photos by Kevin Schlenker. | ||
MELISSA DOHME WINS MASTERS & WARDENS SCHOLARSHIP
Clearwater HS's Melissa Dohme
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CLEARWATER, FL, USA (May 26, 2010) - The SunCoast
Masters & Wardens Association is pleased to announce the winner of the William S. O'Brien
Memorial Scholarship, Miss Melissa Danielle Dohme of
Clearwater High School.
The Association represents the forteen Masonic Lodges in Pinellas and West Pasco Counties (Districts 20 & 21).
The William S. O'Brien Memorial Scholarship, which includes $1,500, is presented annually to a graduating
high school senior who has demonstrated high academic achievement and outstanding volunteer service
to the community. The scholarship is named after W:.William S. O'Brien, PM of
Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F.& A.M.
who chaired the Association's Scholarship Committee for many years.
The winner of this year's award, Melissa Dohme, was selected from 83 applicants representing 20
high schools in our area. Miss Dohme has a weighted GPA of 4.7143 and is a member of the
National Honor Society. She has been on the Dean's list all four years of high school.
In terms of volunteerism, she has been a
Morton Plant Meese Hospital
volunteer for the last four years, having completed over 600 hours there. She will be attending
St. Petersburg College in the Fall.
The Scholarship was presented to Miss Dohme at Clearwater High School's Junior/Senior Awards
Program. Making the presentation was W:.Tim Bryce, PM
of Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M. who is
this year's Chairman of the Association's Scholarship Committee. Also in attendance were:
W:.David Webster, PM, President of the
SunCoast Masters & Wardens Association and Treasurer of
Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F.& A.M., and;
W:.Mark Birenbaum, PM, Secretary of
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.
(and photographer for the evening).
Thanks go out to this year's Scholarship Committee which consists of Past Presidents of the Association:
W:.Bob Matheson, PM - Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
Congratulation Miss Dohme.
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R:.W:.CHRIS SCHLENKER'S DDGM HOMECOMING
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DUNEDIN, FL, USA (May 17, 2010) - As the Grand Lodge year comes to an end,
R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM made
his last official visit as District Deputy Grand Master of the 20th Masonic District to his
home Lodge, Dunedin 192. As is customary,
he was acompanied by his committeemen:
W:.Richard Brooks. PM - Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M.
He was also accompanied by R:.W:.Marvin Gerhardt, PM, PDDGM, and
R:.W:.Ed Street, PM, PDI, the current
sitting District Deputy Grand Master of the 21st Masonic District and an Honorary member of Dunedin Lodge.
R:.W:.Schlenker will be turning the DDGM reins over to Dunedin's own
W:.Bob Matheson, PM, District 20's next DDGM.
Congratulation to R:.W:.Chris on a fine year and good luck to W:.Bob for next year.
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DUNEDIN LODGE PASSES THREE TO FELLOW CRAFT
FC Brothers Saito, Atkins & Snellgrove (center)
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DUNEDIN, FL, USA (May 3, 2010) -
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 held its second Fellow Craft degree of the year. Joining them
were the Brothers of Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.
who brought two candidates to be passed. Over 30 Brothers were on hand to see Brother
Charlie Snellgrove of Dunedin and
Brothers David W. Atkins and Leo Francis Saito, III of Clearwater Lodge passed to the degree of Fellow Craft.
The degree team for the evening included:
WM - W:.Mike Wilson
Both the lecture and the charge were delivered by Bro. Ilias "Louie"
Vavoularis. Refreshment was provided by the Junior Warden and the Stewards.
The instructor for Brother Snellgrove is
Bro. Don Bolam.
Congratulations on a fine degree.
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DUNEDIN WRESTLES THE CHICO SOFTBALL TROPHY AWAY FROM SUTHERLAND
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The Champs: Dunedin Lodge Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Sutherland squad Click on photo to enlarge. |
Our umpires: W:.Alan Rosenthal & R:.W:.Rick Hoover
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PALM HARBOR, FL, USA (May 2, 2010) - The Brothers of
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M. was finally
able to wrestle the coveted "Chico" softball trophy away from
Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M.
at Putnam Park in Palm Harbor. The softball game is intended to promote inter-Lodge
camaraderie, and generate money for the Grand Master's Charity, which this year is the
Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr. Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute.
The captains for the two teams were the Worshipful Masters of the Lodges;
W:. Mike Wilson for Dunedin, and
W:.Brian Campbell for Sutherland.
The umpires for the game came from District 21;
R:.W:.Rick Hoover, PM, PDI, PDDGM of
Nitram Lodge No. 188 F.& A.M., and
W:.Alan Rosenthal, PM of
St. Petersburg Lodge No. 139 F.& A.M.
The official scorekeeper was Bro. Dick Brown of Dunedin.
Prior to the start of the game, W:.Jarvis Wood, PM
of Sutherland delivered the invocation. The Chico Commissioner,
W:.Tim Bryce, PM made the introductions. Also on hand to throw out the first pitch
was the District 20 District Deputy Grand Master, R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM.
The "Chico" award was intended to be a traveling trophy, whereby any Lodge in Districts 20 & 21
can challenge the Lodge currently in possession of the trophy. The softball game primarily follows
ASA rules with some minor modifications
(consult Tim Bryce). To participate, both Lodges must put up money for the current Grand Master's
Charity which is then donated pursuant to the game.
This particular game lasted seven innings with Dunedin winning 15-8. Afterwards
W:.Brian Campbell of Sutherland
graciously turned the "Chico" trophy over to W:. Mike Wilson of Dunedin.
According to W:.Campbell, "This was a fun competition for a good cause. There was a lot of
Brotherhood here today and a great way to involve our families and friends." Dunedin's
W:.Wilson echoed these sentiments and added, "Dunedin welcomes any challenger from
Districts 20 and 21."
The Dunedin Brothers participating in the event included:
There have been other "Chico" games over the years. The current records for the Lodges
participating are:
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 - (0-1)
Click for "The Legend of Chico".
Photos courtesy of R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM of Dunedin.
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24 HOUR TURNAROUND FOR THE HOT GAVEL
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Next Day: Bro. Ken Johnston presenting the gavel to W:.Glen Bishop Click on photo to enlarge. |
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DUNEDIN, FL, USA (April 20, 2010) - At Dunedin Lodge's Stated Communications on Monday, April 19th,
the Worshipful Master and Brothers of Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 F.& A.M.
were pleased to present the "Hot" Gavel of the SunCoast
Masters & Wardens Association to Dunedin Lodge. The "Hot" gavel is one of two gavels used to
promote inter-Lodge visitations within Districts 20 & 21. W:.Jim Messier
of Tampa Bay Lodge was pleased to present the gavel to Dunedin Lodge's Senior Warden
Bro. Ken Johnston who sat in the East as our
sitting Master, W:.Mike Wilson, was stuck in London
due to the recent valcano eruptions in Iceland which is blanketing ash throughout Europe (W:.Mike
is a FedEx pilot grounded due to the ash).
Dunedin Lodge wasted little time with the Hot Gavel and organized a group
of Dunedin Brothers to present it the next day to W:. Glen Bishop,
Master of Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.
on the occasion of a Fellow Craft degree at Clearwater.
Bro. Ken Johnston of Dunedin was pleased to present Clearwater Lodge with "their" gavel. Accompanying him was:
Bro. Dave Seidel - Treasurer
Congratulations to all.
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SUNCOAST MASONS SHOOT TRAP FOR CHARITY
ODESSA, FL, USA (April 17, 2010) - 36 Masonic Brothers and friends were on hand for
the 10th Annual SunCoast
Masters & Wardens Association Trap Shoot held at the
Silver Dollar Shooter's Club in Odessa. The shoot is a charity event used to generate funds for
the Association's college scholarship fund. This year's event produced over $828 and the Brethren
had a lot of fun and comaraderie in the process.
Four local Lodges were represented at the shoot, including:
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
Taking home the trophies were:
Division I - (Young Masons) - Mike Billiadeaux - Nitram Lodge No. 188 (47)
In the Lodge competition, the Lodges finished in the following order:
Overall, it was a great event to mix and hobknob with the Brothers from around our area and share
experiences and a laugh or two. The money collected from this event is used as part of the
Association's "William S. O'Brien Scholarship" which is awarded annually to a local graduating
High School senior who exhibits good grades and actively volunteers in the community.
Congratulations to all.
DUNEDIN LODGE HOLDS OUTDOOR MM DEGREE
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (April 10, 2010) - A crowd of over 50 Master Masons were on hand for a special
outdoor MM degree put on by Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M..
This is the fourth consecutive year for the Lodge to hold an outdoor degree.
Twelve Tampa Bay Lodges were represented at the event, including representatives from Districts 20, 21, and 22.
There were also visiting Brothers representing other jurisdictions.
Prior to the degree, the Craft was treated to some Scottish pipe music courtesy of
Bro. Steven Andrews.
Also, W:.Tom Willmot, sitting Worshipful Master of
Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F.&A.M.
headed up our cookout featuring grilled chickens and a pig roast (which was unbelievably good).
As a prelude to the degree, Dunedin's Acacia Committee held a Masonic Memorial service for
Brother Douglas Bishop, an Honorary member of Dunedin Lodge who had passed away recently and
whose property was used for the degree.
Raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason were:
Jason Cappiello and
Matthew Panzano.
The degree team for the first section included:
WM - W:. Mike Wilson
The degree team for the second section included:
KS - W:.Bob Matheson, PM
Delivering the lecture and Bible presentation was R:.W:.Ed Street, PM, PDI,
and the charge was delivered by W:.Ken Giesow, PM.
The Lodge Instructor for the Brothers was Bro. Don Bolam.
At the conclusion of the degree, W:.Tom Willmot,
along with the Brothers of
Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F.&A.M.,
absconded with Dunedin's Traveling Gavel.
The gavel is sanctioned under the
SunCoast Masters & Wardens Association (representing Florida's Districts 20 & 21). Unlike the
"Hot Gavel," which requires a Lodge to dispose of it at another Lodge, the "Traveling Gavel" must be fetched
from the Lodge holding it. Both gavels are designed to encourage inter-Lodge visitations within Districts 20 & 21.
The degree was enhanced by Lodge Musician Bro. John Montemarano
who laced some Pink Floyd into the degree, as well as other favorites.
W:.Mike Wilson wants to thank everyone for their
assistance in putting on the degree, as well as to those who attended. Congratulations to all; well done!
Now if we can just figure out what the Worshipful Master meant by the "grand hailing sign of success."
Photos courtesy of R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM of Dunedin.
THE CAT IN THE HAT COMES BACK
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (March 15, 2010) - The "Cat in the Hat" returned to
Dunedin Elementary School
in the form of W:.Ken Giesow, PM who came to
read to a first grade class, complete with the Cat's familiar red and white hat.
Nicole McKenna, the school's Librarian, wrote a thank you note to Ken saying:
Thank you very much for being a "purrfect" Guest Reader during the
Dunedin Elementary Read Across America celebration on March 2, 2009. Your time and
enthusiasm for reading made a lasting and positive impact on our school community. We appreciate you!
Adults modeling reading is one of the keys to student success. Since your visit, there has
been a spike in Dr. Seuss book loans in our Library. Thank you for inspiring our students to
have a passion for reading."
This is the second consecutive year W:.Ken has donned the hat at Dunedin Elementary.
Well done my Brother.
DUNEDIN LODGE BRINGS OUR GAVEL HOME
CLEARWATER, FL, USA (March 9, 2010) - Realizing our Traveling Gavel had been on loan to
other Lodges far too long, W:.Mike Wilson called
for a raiding party to retrieve the gavel from the Brothers of
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M..
Clearwater Master, W:. Glen Bishop, reluctantly yet
graciously surrendered the gavel to Worshipful Wilson who led an entourage consisting of 16
Dunedin Lodge members including:
W:.Mike Wilson - Master
Dunedin met with token resistance from the Worshipful Master,
W:.Brian Campbell, and Brothers of
Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M.
who made a vain attempt of absconding the gavel.
The Traveling Gavel is one of two gavels sanctioned by the
SunCoast Masters & Wardens Association (representing Florida's Districts 20 & 21). The
"Traveling Gavel," requires a Lodge to fetch it from another Lodge, the "Hot Gavel" must be disposed of
at another Lodge. Both gavels are designed to encourage inter-Lodge visitations within Districts 20 & 21.
The Clearwater meeting also represented the official visit of the District Deputy Grand
Master of District 20, R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM
who was accompanied by a special guest, M:.W:.Reno P. Favretto, Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia who was
visiting the area.
FESTIVE BOARD DISCUSSES DUNEDIN'S SCOTTISH HERITAGE
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (February 22, 2010) - The February meeting of the Festive Board was
held at Kally-K's Restaurant and attended by 38 people. The Master of Ceremonies was Bro. Ken Johnston,
Senior Warden of Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.. The featured
speaker was Bro. Steve Andrews, Senior Deacon at Dunedin Lodge,
who gave a presentation on the Scottish heritage of Dunedin, Florida, and the role the Masonic Lodge
played in its development. In particular, he described the evolution of Scottish music and
use of bagpipes in the community.
The "Festive Board" is used to celebrate Freemasonry in our area and is open to Masons, friends,
family, and candidates interested in joining the fraternity. It is not a Lodge sponsored event.
The next Festive Board is scheduled for Monday, March 22nd, 6:30pm, at Kally-K's.
DUNEDIN LODGE 'ENERGIZES' THE REC HALL
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (February 21, 2010) - In an effort to curb rising energy costs
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M. has just completed a major project to insulate the Rec Hall and added new window treatments.
As was becoming apparent, the Rec Hall had become a source of significant energy loss, particularly
noticeable during the summer months and this past frigid January. This has led to much higher
energy bills. To this end, the Lodge voted to add insulation and replace the windows in the Rec Hall and
kitchen. The old windows were a part of the Lodge since 1964 and had become ineffective in keeping energy inside
the building. Block windows were installed in the back windows and kitchen, and new double-paned sash windows
were installed on the East side of the building, including both the Rec Hall and Administrative offices.
In addition to better energy efficiency, the windows are more secure and less likely to be broken into.
The Brethren did the prep work by removing the old ceiling tiles and installing new tiles after
the insulation had been pumped in. A tip of the hat goes to the following Brothers for their
efforts:
W:.Ken Giesow, PM - who spearheaded the effort
Thank you Brothers for all your efforts. They are greatly appreciated.
DUNEDIN LODGE PRESENTS MASONIC AWARDS
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (February 15, 2010) -
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M. held its Awards Night and recognized Brothers for their
participation in the fraternity; in all, representing 205 years of Masonry. As Master,
W:.Mike Wilson was pleased to make the following
presentations assisted by R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM,
the sitting District Deputy Grand Master for District 20 and a member of Dunedin Lodge:
For 25 years of Masonic service, the Master presented framed certificates and pins to:
For 40 years of Masonic service, the Master presented framed certificates and pins to:
The Worshipful Master also presented Bro. Justin Dillon
his Master Mason certificate from the Grand Lodge of Florida.
In a surprise move, Secretary W:.Tim Bryce, PM and
2009 Secretary W:.Bob Matheson, PM, presented a special
plaque to
W:.Rome Scerbo, PM for his 50+ years of faithful
service to the Lodge, as Master in 1964, and as Secretary for 16 years. He was also elected Secretary
Emeritus in 2007. The plaque will be displayed permanently in the Lodge room next to the Secretary's desk.
Congratulations one and all.
DUNEDIN LODGE INITIATES THREE EA's WITH EAST GATE & SUTHERLAND
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (February 8, 2010) -
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 initiated three men to the degree of Entered Apprentice, one
from Dunedin Lodge and two others on a courtesy basis from
East Gate Lodge No. 355 F.& A.M. and
Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M.
Initiated were: Bros. Alex Emmanuelli (Dunedin Lodge), Randy Eldridge (East Gate), and
Ray Hughes (Sutherland). Over 50 Brothers were in attendance for the degree.
The degree team for the evening included:
WM - W:.Mike Wilson
Joining the Worshipful Master in the East was W:.Dennis Bryant, PM,
Worshipful Master of East Gate Lodge, and; W:.Frank Gaughan, III, PM,
the Junior Past Master of Sutherland Lodge.
The lecture was delivered by W:.Stan Szemer, PM of
Nitram Lodge No. 188 F.& A.M.
and the charge delivered by W:.Tim Bryce, PM.
Refreshment was provided by the Junior Warden and the Stewards.
The new Brothers were provided with their EA instructional materials from:
W:.Rome Scerbo, PM - Secretary Emeritus of Dunedin Lodge,
W:.James Ullery, PM - Secretary of East Gate Lodge, and
W:.Frank Gaughan, III, PM of Sutherland Lodge.
The instructor for Brother Emmanuelli will be
Bro. Don Bolam.
Congratulations on a fine degree.
LOCAL MASONS GATHER FOR FESTIVE BOARD
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (January 25, 2010) - A group of over 40 Masons, friends and family
gathered at the
Dunedin Brewery for the first
Festive Board of 2010. The Festive Board, which is an open event and not sanctioned by any
particular Lodge, is used to celebrate Freemasonry in our area. Masons from
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.,
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.,
East Gate Lodge No. 355 F.& A.M., and
Nitram Lodge No. 188 F.& A.M.
were in attendance.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was
W:.Mike Wilson of Dunedin Lodge.
Other sitting Lodge masters attending the event included W:. Glen Bishop
of Clearwater Lodge, and W:.Dennis Bryant, PM of East
Gate Lodge.
Following the usual introductions, announcements, and meal, the attendees were treated to
a DVD presentation entitled, "The
Scottish Key" which described how Freemasonry was founded.
The next Festive Board is scheduled for Monday, February 22nd. Stay tuned for details.
DUNEDIN LODGE: OFF AND RUNNING
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (January 18, 2010) - 45 Master Masons were on hand for the first stated
communications of Dunedin Lodge No. 192 for 2010.
In addition to the usual business of a Lodge at the start of the year, the meeting was used to:
We also discussed our "Bikes for Books" program at
Dunedin Elementary and various projects to improve the energy efficiency of the Lodge
(thereby reducing operating costs).
Under Masonic Education, the Master, W:.Mike Wilson,
announced the Lodge will host the Master Mason I, II, III examinations in May. This will be open to
other Lodges in our area. Following this announcement,
a talk was given describing the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory
by R:.W:.Ronald P. Kamp, the
Director of Development and Communications at the MMRL in Utica, New York. The MMRL is the
flagship charity for the Grand Lodge of Florida.
The Worshipful Master concluded the evening with a talk on Constitutional Studies. He dedicated
2010 to famous Freemason forefathers. This month he talked about the contributions of Bro. Benjamin
Franklin, Past Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania and his role in developing the US Constitution.
Prior to the meeting, dinner was provided by our Junior Warden,
Bro. Richard Whitmyer.
NEXT UP: Festive Board - Monday, January 25th, 6:30pm @ Dunedin Brewery
DUNEDIN LODGE BEGINS YEAR BY PASSING BROS. PANZANO & CAPPIELLO
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (January 15, 2010) -
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 began its year with a Fellow Craft degree. 40 Brothers were on hand to see
Brothers
Jason Cappiello and
Matthew Panzano passed to the degree of Fellow Craft.
The degree team for the evening included:
WM - W:.Mike Wilson
Both the lecture and the charge were delivered by Bro. Ilias "Louie"
Vavoularis. Refreshment was provided by the Junior Warden and the Stewards.
The instructor for Brothers Cappiello and Panzana is
Bro. Don Bolam.
Congratulations on a fine degree.
NEXT UP: Stated Communications - Monday, January 18th, 7:00pm (dinner at 6:00pm)
DUNEDIN LODGE INSTALLS 2010 OFFICERS
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (January 2, 2010) - As is customary for a new year, Dunedin Lodge
installed its new officers. The installation team consisted of:
Officers installed included:
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of W:.Mike Wilson's.
Congratulations one and all and good luck for 2010!
NEXT UP: FC Degree - January 11th.
Group pauses for photo before the shoot
Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F.& A.M.
Nitram Lodge No. 188 F.& A.M.
Star Lodge No. 78 F.& A.M.
Division II - Robert Eckland - Star Lodge No. 78 - (Top Gun - 49)
Division III (Seniors) - CJ Morris - Nitram Lodge No. 188 (48)
Group photo
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W:.Tom Wilmott (right) was the Head Chef
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View of the Lodge before opening
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Surrendering the Gavel to Gulf Beach Lodge
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Bros. Cappiello (left) & Panzano (right) with W:.Wilson
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SW - R:.W:.James Clouser, PM, PDDGM - Star Lodge No. 78 F.& A.M.
JW - Bro. Richard Whitmyer
TR - Bro. Dave Seidel
Sec - W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN
CH - W:.Ken Giesow, PM
MAR- W:.Mike Palenik, PM
SD - Bro. Steve Andrews
JD - Bro. Ryan Schlenker
SS - Bro. Chris Laughlin
JS - Bro. Casey Cane
MUS - Bro. John Montemarano
TY - Bro. Mike Hartnett
SGW - W:.William B. Garrett, Jr., PM - Pinellas Daylight Lodge No. 385 F.& A.M.
JGW - Bro. Richard Whitmyer
SEC - W:.Ken Giesow, PM
CH - Bro. Jay Haire
SC/WFM - Bro. Dave Seidel
SD - R:.W:.Ed Street, PM, PDI
JD - Bro. Ryan Schlenker
RUF1 - W:.Tom Willmot - Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F.&A.M.
RUF2 - W:.Rome Scerbo, PM
RUF3 - W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN
FC10 - R:.W:.James Clouser, PM, PDDGM - Star Lodge No. 78 F.& A.M.
FC11 - W:.Mike Wilson
FC12 - W:.Mike Palenik, PM
MUS - Bro. John Montemarano
TY - Bro. Mike Hartnett
W:.Ken Giesow, PM
Group photo afterwards
Bro. Dave Seidel - Treasurer
W:.Rome Scerbo, PM - Secretary Emeritus
W:.Tim Bryce, PM - Secretary
Bro. Steve Andrews - Senior Deacon
Bro. Chris Laughlin - Senior Steward
Bro. John Montemarano - Musician
R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM - DDGM/20
W:.Bob Matheson, PM - District 20 Marshall
W:.Ross Lindsay, PM - Honorary Member
R:.W:.Ed Phero, PM, PDI, PDDGM - Honorary Member
Bro. John Sawyer - Plural Member
Bro. Jay Haire
Bro. Bob Meeks
Bro. Jim Thompson
Bro. Ray Vyvyan
L-R: Clearwater's W:.Glen Bishop, M:.W:.Reno Favretto, and R:.W:.Chris Schlenker
Bro. Steve Andrews
BEFORE - W:.Giesow removing tile.
AFTER - with sprayed insulation
BEFORE - bare to the roof
AFTER - with a layer of insulation
New Block Window
New double-pane window
Bro. Casey Cane - who donated the new ceiling tiles
Bro. Tom Collias - who donated the masks, goggles and gloves
Bro. Dave Seidel
W:.Tim Bryce, PM
Bro. Paul Cowled
W:.Ross Lindsay, PM
Bro. Brent Baldwin
W:.Bertie Raye, PM (MO)
Pictured with Awards (font row):
W:.Rome Scerbo, Bro. Harold Korb, Bro. Garrett Parks, Bro. Gainey Boswell, Bro. Jerry Insko, and Bro. Jim Brown
Back Row:
W:.Tim Bryce (Sec), R:.W:.Chris Schlenter (DDGM/20), W:.Mike Wilson (WM), Bro. Ken Johnston (SW),
W:.Ken Giesow (Chap), Bro. Dave Seidel (Trs), and Bro. Richard Whitmyer (JW)
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Brothers Hughes, Eldridge & Emmanuelli (center) with attendees
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SW - Bro. Ken Johnston
JW - Bro. Richard Whitmyer
TR - Bro. Dave Seidel
SEC-EMER - W:.Rome Scerbo, PM
SEC - W:.Tim Bryce, PM
CH - W:.Ken Giesow, PM
MA - W:.BJ Sammon, PM
SD - Bro. Steve Andrews
JD - Bro. Ryan Schlenker
SS - Bro. Chris Laughlin
JS - Bro. Casey Cane
MUS - W:.Bob Haynes, PM
TY - Bro. Mike Hartnett
Dunedin's W:.Wilson welcoming the crowd
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R:.W:.Ronald P. Kamp discusses the Masonic Medical Research Lab
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(This is not a Lodge sanctioned event. All area Masons, friends, family, and candidates are welcome).
Brothers Panzana & Cappiello (center), W:.Mike Wilson (left of center), and Bro. Louie Vavoularis (right of center)
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SW - Bro. Ken Johnston
JW - W:.Ron Lough, PM
TR - Bro. Dave Seidel
SEC - W:.Tim Bryce, PM
CH - W:.Ken Giesow, PM
MA - W:.BJ Sammon, PM
SD - Bro. Steve Andrews
JD - Bro. Ryan Schlenker
SS - Bro. Chris Laughlin
JS - W:.Mike Palenik, PM
MUS - W:.Bob Haynes, PM
TY - Bro. Mike Hartnett
