Dunedin's W:.Wilson welcoming the crowd
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LOCAL MASONS GATHER FOR FESTIVE BOARD
Dunedin's W:.Wilson welcoming the crowd
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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.
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DUNEDIN LODGE: OFF AND RUNNING
R:.W:.Ronald P. Kamp discusses the Masonic Medical Research Lab
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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
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DUNEDIN LODGE BEGINS YEAR BY PASSING BROS. PANZANO & CAPPIELLO
Brothers Panzana & Cappiello (center), W:.Mike Wilson (left of center), and Bro. Louie Vavoularis (right of center)
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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)
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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.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
SAFETY HARBOR, FL, USA (December 15, 2009) - Brothers from
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M. brought home
the Traveling Gavel just in time for the holidays (and the last Stated meeting of the year). The gavel, which is
intended to promote inter-Lodge visitations, is sponsored by the SunCoast
Masters & Wardens Association. It was originally known as the John W. Lusk "Galloping Gavel"
as part of the old 19th Masonic District (which was reorganized into Districts 20 & 21 years ago).
This time, the gavel was in the possession of
Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 F.& A.M. who was
holding their last Stated Communications of the year. Tampa Bay's outgoing Worshipful
Master, W:.Lee Edmonds, graciously presented the
gavel to Dunedin's Master, W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN.
In addition to the Master, the Dunedin raiding party included:
W:.Ken Giesow, PM - SW
Thanks Brothers for bringing the gavel home for the holidays.
SUNCOAST MASONS SUPPORT THE TROOPS
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (December 14, 2009) - Masonic Lodges from Districts 20 & 21 assembled a
generous donation of holiday gifts for U.S. troops overseas. Sponsored by the
SunCoast Masters & Wardens Association,
the "G.I.Care Package Program" supports military personnel overseas during the holiday season.
According to committee chairman, W:.Bob Matheson, PM,
"This is the fifth consecutive year the Association has supported the G.I. Care Package Program
and I am always overwhelmed by the generosity of the Craft."
This year, the Association collected enough gifts and supplies for 27 boxes.
Matheson said, "We collected everything from snacks and candies, to cigars, books, games,
DVD's, CD's, and baby-wipes which the troops use to refresh themselves when they come out
of the desert. A big tip of the hat goes out to all of the Masonic Lodges in Pinellas and
West Pasco Counties who participated in the program. And thanks to our troops for all of their efforts.
Hopefully our shipment will make a difference."
SUTHERLAND & DUNEDIN LODGES MARCH IN PALM HARBOR PARADE
PALM HARBOR, FL, USA (December 12, 2009) - Masons from
Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M. and
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M. joined
together for the annual Palm Harbor Holiday Parade.
The procession consisted of Bro. Louie Vavoularis' 1970 Road Runner, followed by three trucks decorated
for the holidays. The Brothers wore white aprons and distributed beads to the people lining the
parade route. W:.Ken Warner, PM, Secretary of Sutherland, also entertained the crowd with
Christmas music on his tuba. The parade route went from Westlake Village, down Nebraska Avenue, to
Omaha, and to the downtown area on Florida Avenue.
The Brothers participating in the parade included:
FROM SUTHERLAND -
Frank Gaughan, PM,
Larry Pomeroy,
Greg Scott,
Ken Warner, PM,
Jarvis Wood, PM, and
Richard Brooks, PM held down the fort at the Lodge.
FROM DUNEDIN -
Tim Bryce, PM,
Mike Hartnett,
John Monte,
Matt Panzano, EA,
Peyton Russell,
Rome Scerbo, PM,
Charlie Snellgrove, EA,
Ryan Schlenker,
Louie Vavoularis,
Richard Whitmyer, and
Mike Wilson.
This was a great way to wind down the Masonic year, promote the fraternity, and put smiles
on the faces of children lining the parade route.
DUNEDIN PAST MASTERS INITIATE TWO MORE HAWAIIAN STYLE
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (December 7, 2009) - Dunedin Lodge initiated
Howard Hecht and
Charles Carnege Snellgrove to the degree of
Entered Apprentice at its "Past Masters Night" featuring Past Masters sitting in the
chairs for the degree. As this was the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, all of the officers
wore Hawaiian shirts in tribute. 36 Brothers were in attendance. The degree team for the evening included:
WM - W:.Bob Matheson, PM
The lecture was delivered by W:.Derryl O'Neal, PM and
the charge was delivered by
W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN .
Half time refreshment was provided by the Lodge's Junior Warden,
Bro. Mike Wilson
The Lodge Instructor for Bros. Hecht & Snellgrove will be Bro. Don Bolam.
Congratulations to all.
LOCAL MASONS ROAST THE DISTRICT DEPUTIES
DUNEDIN, FL, USA (November 23, 2009) - Masons from Districts 20 & 21 assembled at the
Dunedin Brewery for the purpose
of "roasting" the District Deputies,
R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM (District 20), and
R:.W:.Ed Street, PM, PDI (District 21),
both of whom are members of Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
Over 60 Masons, friends and family were in attendance for the last "Festive Board" of the year,
which is used to celebrate Freemasonry in our area. Brothers from the following Lodges participated:
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 F.& A.M.
The "roasters" for the evening included:
R:.W:.Schlenker and
R:.W:.Street were then allowed
to respond to the roasters, and a good time was had by all.
According to W:.Tim Bryce, "This was a great way to wind down the Masonic year. Both
Districts 20 & 21 have been hard at work this year and tonight's venue offered us an opportunity
to stop, share a few laughs, and enjoy some camaraderie."
The Raiding Party poses with the Brothers of Tampa Bay Lodge
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Bro. Dave Seidel - TRS
W:.Bob Matheson, PM - SEC
W:.Rome Scerbo, PM - SEC EMER
Bro. Chris Laughlin
W:.Ross Lindsay, PM
Bro. Robert Meeks
Bro. Jim Thompson
W:.Bob Matheson & the SunCoast Shipment
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The Brethren pose for a photo before
the start of the parade.
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Our lineup: a 1970 Road Runner followed
by three trucks & lots of beads.
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Relaxing before the start of the parade.
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Bro. Vavoularis & W:.Scerbo led the way.
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Front Row center, Bros. Hecht & Snellgrove
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SW - R:.W:.Chris Schlenker, PM
JW - W:.Mike Palenik, PM
Trs - W:.Derryl O'Neal, PM
Sec - R:.W:.Ed Phero, PM, PDI, PDDGM
CH - W:.Ken Giesow, PM
MA - R:.W:.James Tuller, PM, PDDGM
SD - W:.Rome Scerbo, PM
JD - W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN
SS - W:.BJ Sammon, PM
JS - Bro. Mike Wilson
TY - R:.W:.Bill McIntosh, PM, PDDGM
MU - W:.Bob Haynes, PM
Over 60 people were on hand, enjoying
fare from Dunedin Brewery
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W:.Ken Giesow, PM delivered both the
Invocation & Benediction
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Sutherland's W:.Richard Brooks, PM
put the DDGM's on the hot seat
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W:.Bryce offers the final toast
of the evening to the DDGMs
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District 21 Marshall W:.Billy Garrett, Jr, PM
put in his two cents
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Batting cleanup: W:.Bob Matheson, PM
District 20 Marshall
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R:.W:.Schlenker thanked the crowd
for coming
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R:.W:.Street was the last to speak
and expressed his gratitude
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Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
East Gate Lodge No. 355 F.& A.M.
Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 F.& A.M.
Pinellas Daylight Lodge No. 385 F.& A.M.
Star Lodge No. 78 F.& A.M.
Sutherland Lodge No. 174 F.& A.M.