At the core of Freemasonry is

a philosophy of self-

improvement. We see this all the

time in slogans like “Making

Good Men Better”. One funda-

mental way masonry strives to

help us improve ourselves is

through the lessons taught in the

degrees we receive. While there

is no question that the Blue

Lodge is the heart and founda-

tion of Freemasonry, a Master

Mason has the opportunity to

gain further light through addi-

tional degrees conferred in the

various appendent bodies.

The Ancient and Accepted

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, or

Scottish Rite, is one of the two

main appendent bodies in Free-

masonry that confer additional

degrees, beyond the Blue

Lodge’s three degrees. With roots

extending back into the 1730’s,

the Scottish Rite has a rich histo-

ry of furthering a Master Mason’s

light. Scottish Rite Masons strive

to improve themselves, their

families, and their communities

by leading by example and

demonstrating the core princi-

ples of Freemasonry.

The Scottish Rite is geograph-

ically divided into Valleys that

each have four Scottish Rite Bod-

ies. The bodies include the:

Lodge of Perfection, Chapter of

Rose Croix, Council of Kadosh,

and Consistory. Each body con-

fers a set of degrees from the 4th

through the 32nd. Specifically, the

Lodge of Perfection confers de-

grees 4-14, the Chapter of Rose

Croix confers degrees 15-18, the

Council of Kadosh confers de-

grees 19-30, and the Consistory

confers the 31st and 32nd de-

grees. There is also an honorary

33° that is bestowed upon those

Scottish Rite Masons that have

demonstrated exceptional ser-

vice.

In the Valley of Tucson, a se-

lect number of these Scottish

Rite degrees are performed twice

a year in the Valley’s Scottish

Rite reunions. The reunions last

two days and provide an out-

standing opportunity for contin-

ued education and self-

improvement, all while enjoying

fellowship with Masons from

throughout the Tucson area.

To assist 32° Masons in bet-

ter understanding the Scottish

Rite degrees, the Supreme Coun-

cil of the Scottish Rite has also

developed an education program

called the Scottish Rite Master

Craftsman program (SRMC). The

SRMC program breaks down the

history of the Scottish Rite and

goes into great depth to explain

the lessons being taught in each

of the degrees. This program is

highly recommended for all 32°

masons desiring to further their

understanding of the Scottish

Rite and its degrees.

While the Scottish Rite and

other appendent bodies do con-

fer additional degrees beyond

those given in the Blue Lodge, I

must reiterate that there is no

higher degree than that of Mas-

ter Mason. Furthermore, a Ma-

son should always remember

that the Blue Lodge is the heart

and foundation of Freemasonry.

Fraternally,

Matthew Reidmiller, 32º

President, Cochise Scottish Rite

Club

Ancient and accepted

Scottish rite

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

S C O T T I S H R I T E 1

P E D I S T A L O F F I C -

E R S 2 &

4

D D G M 5

S I C K N E S S /

D I S T R E S S 8

M E M B E R A R T I C L E S 6

B I R T H D A Y S /

A N N I V E R S A R I E S 9

J O Y / H A P P I N E S S

1 2

W O R D S E A R C H 1 2

O F F I C E R D U T I E S 1 4 -

1 7

2 0 1 3 T O D O

L I S T . . .

Re-focus on self im-

provement.

Attend Lodge at least 4

-times this year.

Learn a new ritual part.

Preform random acts

of kindness

1 M A Y 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 5

F R O M T H E E A S T

The most

important single

ingredient in the

formula of

success is

knowing how to

get along with

people." --

Theodore

Roosevelt

Page 2 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

T H E F R E E M A S O N

This month arrives and I

have several comments that I

want to address. The first com-

ment is to congratulate Brother

Matt Covel PM for the excellent

conferral of a First Degree.

Brother Harry Brown PM gave a

great lecture and Brother

Reyna Stanley presented an

outstanding charge. Absolutely

great work was done by all.

This is achieving one of the

primary goals of the lodge to

constantly strive to improve our

degree work.

The Temple Management

Board has been hard at work

but will be setting a date at the

Stated Meeting for a work call

for volunteers to help with sev-

eral projects. An example is

the changing of the cooler pads

to prepare for the approach of

summer. We will need five or

six of the younger masons who

can get up on the roof for that

project. Other projects will not

be so difficult and can be han-

dled by some of us more sea-

soned (read old) masons. If

there is a project that has

come to your attention please

mention it to Brother Al who is

the chairman of the Temple

Management Board.

We are continually seeking

brothers to volunteer to assist

in degree work. Even if you do

not want a speaking part con-

sider taking on a non-speaking

role. We need your help in

every degree to maintain the

quality of our work. I think you

will be surprised at how much

fun it is to get out on the floor

and take part in a degree.

I am still looking for ideas

that will support our involve-

ment in the community. The

upcoming Community Yard

Sale is one of the most dynam-

ic ideas that have surfaced in

the recent history of the Lodge.

We need to get behind this

event and support it strongly.

We will need every brother we

can get to make it a success.

Fraternally,

Bruce F. Wood

Master

Sean Astin to star in ‘The

Freemason,” filming in

Utah

A former Hobbit is com-

ing to Utah next week to

solve a murder.

Actor Sean Astin — best

known probably for por-

traying the loyal Sam-

wise Gamgee in "The

Lord of the Rings" trilogy

— will be filming a mur-

der mystery, "The Free-

mason," starting Monday

in the Salt Lake City ar-

ea.

Astin plays Leon Weed,

a detective investigating

a ritualistic killing of an

elder Mason, according

to a press release from

the film’s producers.

The movie’s executive

producer, Joseph

James, is a Master Ma-

son, and aims to quench

the public’s appetite for

the secret society’s mys-

teries. James calls "The

Freemason" "the first film

of its kind to highlight

actual initiation practic-

es."

Sohrab Mirmontazeri, an

Iranian-born filmmaker,

will direct the film. He

previously made a thrill-

er, "Blue Door," in Utah.

It’s the second time Astin

has filmed a movie in

Utah. He previously ap-

peared in Ryan Little’s

well-made 2009 rugby

drama "Forever Strong."

Page 3 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 5

From your DDGM

This month I would like to

talk a little about team work and

planning for the future. Team

work does not just apply to work

done within the lodge. We need

to consider team work between

the lodges within District # 11.

Each lodge has strong points

and when combined with those

of other lodges an end result

can be achieved that will be

astounding. Helping each other

with degree work and special

activities such as King Solo-

mon’s participation in the Rose

Parade. There were three seat-

ed masters marching in that

parade.

The Very Reverend Andy An-

derson Grand Chaplin of Ma-

sons in Arizona publishes the

masonic activities each month

and I encourage all of you to

travel and visit with all the lodg-

es within the district to support

their work and activities.

We are approaching the mid-

point of the year and should be

planning for the election and

advancement of the progressive

line. We will be experiencing

the loss of officers in many of

the lines. We need to plan for

certification of new officers for

advancement. I encourage all

to get certified early on so there

will not be a traffic jam at the

last minute.

As a parting thought making

official visits are an excellent

way to make a special meeting

for the visited lodge. It is a way

you can show that you care

about your fellow masons and

their lodges.

Fraternally,

Bruce F. Wood

DDGM, Dist 11

"Learn from

yesterday, live

for today, hope

for tomorrow.

The important

thing is not to

stop

questioning." --

Albert Einstein

Robert D. Wainwright

Robert D. Wainwright 82,

Tucson. Born in Rushville, IN

August 4, 1930, died April

26, 2013 at home with his

family. He is survived by his

wife, Sonya, married for 56

years; his children, Cathy and

Charlie Stotts, Betty Wain-

wright, Bob and Joan Wain-

wright, Brian Wainwright

(deceased), Tina and John

Connor; his grandchildren,

Theresa Manjarrez, Amy Dan-

iel, CB Stotts, Samantha

Marquez, Bobby Wainwright,

Alex Wainwright, Nathan Con-

nors and Aaron Connors and

great-grandchildren, Anthony

Manjarrez, Payton Manjarrez,

and MaryElla Marquez.

Bob retired to Tucson in

1976 from the USAF as a Lt.

Col. after 28 years of service.

He graduated from the Uni-

versity of Nebraska in 1975.

He earned his 50 year pin in

the Masons achieving the

33rd Degree. He was the AZ

State Grand Lodge Treasurer

for over 13 years.

Bob was a dedicated fami-

ly man, who touched the lives

of many with honor and integ-

rity.

Visitation will begin at

4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2,

2013 with a Service starting

at 7:00 p.m. at BRING'S

BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E.

Broadway. Family requests

donations in memory to the

American Cancer Society .

F R O M T H E S O U T H

The most

important

single

ingredient in

the formula of

success is

knowing how to

get along with

people." --

Theodore

Roosevelt

Page 4 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

Bro. Rayna Stanley, Junior

Warden

ing those who dedicate count-

less hours in preparing for the

presentation of Scottish Rite

degrees. Further details on

this award can be found on the

main page of the CSRC Web-

site: http://

cochisescottish-

riteclub.webs.com/

The next Tucson Lodge of

Perfection stated meeting is

scheduled for May 23, 2013

and will be the “Scottish Rite

Birthday Celebration”. Dinner

will be served at 6:30 PM,

prior to the stated meeting.

Please be sure to RSVP for the

dinner by calling the Tucson

Scottish Rite at 520-622-

8364. If you would like to at-

The Spring Reunion is sched-

uled for May 3rd and 4th at the

Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral.

All Scottish Rite Masons are

encouraged to attend the reun-

ion. If you need a ride to the

reunion, please contact Bro.

Tom Jones at 520-378-6399 or

tejones446@yahoo.com.

For those attending the reun-

ion, please be sure to consider

nominating those brothers de-

serving of the Albert Pike Recog-

nition Award. This award is given

to formally recognize outstand-

ing and significant contributions

to the degree productions, and

to promote and encourage par-

ticipation in both the production

and support services by reward-

tend this meeting and are interest-

ed in joining the carpool, please

contact Bro. Tom Jones at 520-378-

6399 or tejones446@yahoo.com.

Fraternally,

Matthew Reidmiller, 32º

President, Cochise Scottish Rite

Club

C O C H I S E S C O T T I S H R I T E C L U B

May is going to be a very

busy month my Brother. Below

you will find a list of the hap-

penings as viewed from the

South.

Food:

The meal for the May Stated

Meeting will be homemade

spinach stuffed shells and Ital-

ian sausage stuffed shells with

a salad and bread. Dessert will

be a cake of the chocolate vari-

ety.

April Yard Sale:

Due to unforeseen circum-

stances, the date of the com-

munity yard sale will be May

18th. This event is being an-

nounced in a number of ways,

from Craigslist to the Sierra

Vista Herald to the City of Sier-

ra Vista.

All pertinent information will

be delivered at the stated

meeting in May. If you can’t be

at the stated meeting but still

want to participate or volunteer

for the yard sale, please con-

tact me directly at rayna-

dustin@gmail.com. Infor-

mation about participating and

volunteering will be attached to

this newsletter and at the

Lodge.

No donations to the Lodge

are required. If you feel so

inclined, you are able to donate

money to the Lodge any time

throughout the year.

Education:

Education is continuing, and

participation is steady. Every

month from now on you should

find a recap of the education

meeting right here in this news-

letter.

Fraternally,

Brother Rayna Stanley

Junior Warden

Page 5 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 5

On April20, 2013 we had

our monthly meeting at My

Place.

The Vidalia onions will

have arrived and hopefully

sold by the time you read this

article.

Our Club will be dark in

July and August, but we do

have plans for the Potentate’s

Officel Visit, on October 19.

October 20, is the Helldorado

Parade and the Sabbar Shrine

units will follow King Solomon

Lodge’s unit. It is a fun day

and your family is invited to

join with us in the King Solo-

mon’s unit.

Tom Jones

President

The Huachuca Shrine Club

"I count him

braver who

overcomes his

desires than

him who

conquers his

enemies; for

the hardest

victory is over

self." –Aristotle

Our next meeting is May 10 at

the Huachuca City VFW starting

at 5:30 PM. The menu is steak

with all the trimmings. At this

meeting we will honor all Masons

of the Year from Lodges in the

area. AZ State High Twelve Presi-

dent Richard Kessler will be join-

ing us for dinner, always interest-

ing when Pres. Richard and Lady

Beebe are present.

The Club will be dark, no

meetings, for June, July and Au-

gust but we will have our usual

ice cream social on July 28 start-

ing at 2 PM at Huachuca Lodge

#53 and there will be no charge.

A question came up at the

last meeting about name tags. If

you are interested in getting a

name tag, for you and your Lady,

send me your information, how

you want your name to be on the

name tag and also what type of

attachment on the back you

want. Attachments are magnet,

safety pin and military tack. You

can also bring the information at

the next meeting.

The lucky winners for the

meal are Lady Nancy Montgom-

ery and Bro. Pete Giese, con-

grats.

We have received a copy of

the Uniform Club By-Laws from

International High Twelve and

these will be voted on at the

International Annual Convention

to be held in Pennsylvania on

June 13 – 15, 2013. These have

been a work in progress for the

last 4 or 5 years. Once approved

we will make the adjustments to

conform to the newly approved

by-laws.

The member per capita this

year, as of March 31, 2013, will

be ten dollars and the state-

ments should arrive in early May.

This money is already in the

bank so no one needs to pay

anything. Let’s give the Interna-

tional and State Secretary, PSP

Kevin Hokerk, a big “job well

done” for all his dedicated work,

he has been busy.

The High Twelve Kitchen Crew

has been busy fixing breakfast

for Camp Stone Lodge #77 stat-

ed meetings and the Cochise

Scottish Rite Club breakfast /

meeting as a fund raiser. We’re

not making a lot of money but it

sure is fun, taste good too. Our

next breakfast is on May 11

starting at 8:30 AM so come out

and enjoy a very good breakfast.

Andrew Anderson

Secretary (520) 234-3225

H I G H T W E L V E C L U B

Page 6 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

Part 5 – Freemasonry in North America.

Historical context:

American colonies

Antients vs Moderns

B Franklin

Enlightenment

St Andrew’s Lodge, Boston

The world has been shrinking. Nowadays,

with airplanes and other means of fast trans-

portation, maybe faster than before, but

even in the 17th and 18th centuries people

traveled from the American colonies to the

Old World and back. This, obviously, was

more expensive and took longer than today.

Long enough, in fact, that an American trav-

eling to England had enough time to be

initiated, passed, and raised, and returned

back home a Master Mason. And it is with

the colonists that Masonry first crossed the

Atlantic.

Other contributors to the origins of Ma-

sonry in America were British soldiers sta-

tioned in the colonies who had become

Masons back in England. There were no

organized lodges in America at that time and

they would therefore begin forming military

lodges, which would be attached to and

travel with regiments, etc. The Grand Lodge

of England was not a fan of chartering lodg-

es without a permanent address, so be-

tween 1775 and 1777 there was only one

within the Continental Army chartered by it.

Of the possible reasons for the lack of

organized Masonry in the colonies at the

time when back in England there were multi-

ple lodges and Grand Lodges and the con-

flict of the Moderns vs the Antients was

happily raging on, we should mention dis-

tance and expense. Despite the shrinking

world it still took several months for a piece

of mail to reach England and return back.

Add to it more time for an application for a

charter to be adjudicated and now we’re

looking at months-years, from an application

sent to a charter received. To get a charter

was no frivolous, inexpensive matter. Many

times lodges would be in existence and

meeting for a few years before even applying

for a charter just to be sure they were viable

and there would still be a lodge alive when

the charter finally made it to the colonies.

Many lodges chose to be chartered by the

Grand Lodge of Scotland or Ireland as these

were not charging for the privilege as much

as the British.

Finally, just to add to the mix of things,

lodges were appearing spontaneously, per-

haps under the influence of fringe Masonic

movements, which France was beginning to

spin off at the time. Starting in 1730 the

Grand Lodge of England (Moderns) began to

issue warrants for Provincial Grand Lodges

in the colonies. Initially, these warrants were

issued to individuals, to act as deputies for

the Grand Master in a given area for fixed

periods of time, and some confusion result-

ed due to overlapping jurisdictions. With this

in mind it is easy to understand that the

Masonic scene in the colonies was a regular

variety show rather than a consolidated

front, which one is to encounter in this coun-

try today.

In 1733, one Henry Price, the Provincial

Grand Master of all North America granted a

charter to a group of Masons from Boston

who were part of a lodge, which was later

named, understandably, after St John and

which became the first duly organized lodge

in North America. Following this, Masonry

began spreading like a wildfire – the Grand

Lodge of England warranted Provincial

Grand Lodges in Massachusetts, New York,

Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, all within

a few years ensuing after the formation of

the officially first lodge. There is some evi-

dence that lodges were meeting in Philadel-

phia as early as 1715.

Right around this time, Benjamin Frank-

lin, as we already know, reissued and print-

ed the Anderson’s Constitutions, in his ca-

pacity as the Provincial Grand Master of

Pennsylvania. On 8-Dec-1730 he wrote an

article for the Pennsylvania Gazette, in which

he talks about “several lodges” of Masons

already operating within the province – all

this before the formation of the official first

lodge in America.

As mentioned above, other Grand Lodges

would also grant warrants. In 1752 George

Washington became a member of the Lodge

of Fredericksburg. This lodge was later char-

tered by the Grand Lodge of Scotland in

1758. The first properly chartered “Scottish”

lodge within the colonies was St Andrew’s

Lodge in Boston in 1756. Paul Revere and

Joseph Warren were members of this lodge

and we will definitely revisit this lodge later.

Historical perspectives...

Whence came you and whither are you traveling?

Part 5 – Freemasonry in North America.

Page 7 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 5

The Grand Lodge of Ireland

chartered most of the regimental

lodges.

In the mid-1770s there was a

group of black Masons who were

rejected by the lodges in the

Boston area. On 6-Mar-1775 on

Castle William Island in the Bos-

ton Harbor they became initiated

within the Lodge #441, chartered

by the Grand Lodge of Ireland,

which was attached to the 38th

Foot Regiment. As the British

departed later on, these Masons

formed the African Lodge #1 in

1776. Two of the members who

happened to be seafarers later

obtained entrance to a London

lodge, being recognized as regu-

lar Masons. The Master of this

lodge, Prince Hall applied to the

Moderns for a charter, which was

duly granted on 29-Sep-1784.

The lodge is now the African

Lodge #459.

The Huachuca Shrine Club

Officers and committees

Officers

Worshipful Master Bruce Wood bruce.wood357@gmail.com

Senior Warden Matthew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

Junior warden Rayna Stanley raynadustin@gmail.com

Senior Deacon Kristopher Capas kris.capas@yahoo.com

Junior Deacon Matthew Reidmiller matthew.reidmiller@gmail.com

Treasurer Charles Fortner chuckem@cox.net

Secretary Grant Hays huachuca53@gmail.com

Chaplain Steven Ziegler sziegler@powerc.net

Senior Steward Robert Bezduch bobbyducks@gmail.com

Junior Steward Ladislav Kuchar dustgrains@yahoo.com

Tyler Robert Frampton toyotabob123@yahoo.com

Marshall Vacant

Board of Trustees

Chairman Bruce Wood bruce.wood357@gmail.com

1 year Al Camacho bombtek@cox.net

2 year Mathew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

3 year Robert Frampton toyotabob123@yahoo.com

4 year Phillip Shulsky loki33w@gmail.com

5 year Jeffrey York jky1911@gmail.com

Temple Management Board

1 year Jeffrey York jky1911@gmail.com

2 year Robert Frankenfield retiredbob69@yahoo.com

3 year Al Camacho bombtek@cox.net

4 year Kristopher Capas kris.capas@yahoo.com

5 year

Charity

Chairman Bruce Wood bruce.wood357@gmail.com

Matthew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

Rayna Stanley raynadustin@gmail.com

Finance

Chairman Matthew Covel matthew.covel@gmail.com

Rayna Stanley raynadustin@gmail.com

Kristopher Cappas kris.capas@yahoo.com

Page 8 H U A C H U C A # 5 3 N E W S L E T T E R

Earlier this morning, 26 April

2013, The Great Architect of the

Universe took our Illustrious

Brother Robert Donald Wain-

wright, 33 Degree, to the Celes-

tial Lodge above. Additional

details will be forthcoming, how-

ever in the meantime, cards may

be sent to: Mrs. Sonja Wain-

wrightP.O, Box 18198Tucson,

S I C K N E S S A N D D I S T R E S S

AZ 85731-8198 Please keep Sonja

and their family members in your prayers.

Please keep these Brothers and their

families in your thoughts and prayers. If

you or someone you know is under the

weather, please drop a line to

loki33w@gmail.com and I will include you

in the next newsletter.

Do you have ideas, thoughts, or opinions you want to share with your Brothers? Is there some

piece of Masonic history or myth that you find worthy of sharing? Type it up and send it to me by

email to loki33w@gmail.com and I will include it is the next months newsletter.

Are you a Brother who has moved from the area but wish to stay in touch with the membership?

Type up an introduction, or share a memory of your time in the Lodge. Many of the newer Brothers

are interested in knowing members who cannot physically attend Lodge.

Want to be published? Here is your chance!

Page 9 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 5

Congratulations to the following Brothers on the anniversary of being raised

to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason!

M A S O N I C A N N I V E R S A R I E S

Bro Jaime Pruna 05-02

Bro Paul Sheppard 05-05

Bro Clarence McComber 05-07

WB Donald Handy 05-14

Bro Laco Kuchar 05-23

Bro John Laster 05-23

Bro Ronald Backes 05-26

Bro Gilbert Hart 05-27

Bro Richard Rhinehart 05-28

WB Phillip Shulsky 05-28

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !

On behalf of the Worshipful Master, The Lodge extends a very Happy Birthday to the following

Brothers:

Bro Williamjohn Polidoro 05-02

Bro James Turner 05-02

Bro Ruben(Paul) Miller 05-04

WB Peter Gillespie 05-08

Bro Nolean Branstetter 05-13

Bro Robert Frampton 05-14

Bro John Laster 05-14

Bro Bassom(Sam) Almesfer 05-17

Bro Eric Coulson 05-19

WB Matthew Covel 05-20

WB Danie Vannoy 05-20

WB Herbert Hensley 05-22

Bro Paul Sheppard 05-22

Bro Gustave Weinschenker Jr. 05-23

Bro Joseph Bronstein 05-27

Bro Anthony Waalkens 05-27

Bro Larry Colby 05-30

1 Huachuca Lodge #53 stated meeting w/ dinner at 6 PM.

2 Perfect Ashlar Lodge #12 stated meeting dinner at 6 PM.

2 Electa Chap #51 OES stated meeting (elections) at 7 PM.

3 & 4 Tucson Scottish Rite Spring Reunion. POC: (724) 396-0140.

5 AZ Grand Lodge Dedication of new administration offices.

6 King Solomon Lodge #5 stated meeting at 7 w/ dinner at 5:30 PM.

7 Pearl of Venus Chap #6 OES stated meeting in Bisbee at 2 PM.

8 Huachuca Lodge #53 Master Mason degree at 7 w/ dinner at 6 PM.

9 Willcox Lodge #10 stated meeting at 7 w/dinner at 6 PM.

10 Cochise Masonic High Twelve Club #703 meeting at Huachuca City

VFW starting at 5:30 PM. Program to recognize Masons of the Year.

11 Camp Stone Lodge #77 stated meeting at 9:30 AM. Breakfast at 8:30.

13 SABBAR Shrine stated meeting.

14 Perfect Ashlar Lodge #19 stated meeting at 7 w/ dinner at 6 PM.

15 Huachuca Lodge #53 starting at 6 PM education. POC: (602) 565-1320).

16 Electa Chap #51 OES stated meeting at 7 PM.

17 George W. Prioleau Lodge #13 PHA stated meeting at 7 PM.

18 Huachuca Shrine Club meeting at 5:30 PM meet at My Place Rest.

18 Electa Chap #51 OES Installation of 2013 -n 2014 Officers, 3 PM.

18 Child Identification Program (CHIP) 9 - 3 SV Mall Wellness Ctr.

20 King Solomon Lodge #5 Entered Apprentice degree at 7 w/ dinner at

The Longhorn Restaurant at 5:30 PM.

21 Pearl of Venus Chap #6 OES stated meeting in Tombstone at 2 PM.

21 Adoniram Council #14, Cryptic Masons stated meeting at 7 PM.

21 Coronado Chap #20, Royal Arch Masons stated meeting at 7 PM.

22 Huachuca Lodge #53 TBA

23 Tucson Lodge of Perfection stated meeting at 7:30, dinner at 6:30 PM.

27 San Pedro Lodge #55 stated meeting at 7 PM.

28 Burning Taper Commandery #15, Knights Templar stated meeting at 7 PM.

28 SV Scottish Rite study session at 6:30 PM. We meet at Huachuca Lodge

#53.

29 Huachuca Lodge #53 TBA

M A S O N I C A C T I V I T I E S S C H E D U L E D F O R M A Y

2 0 1 3

“Be courteous to

all, but intimate

with few, and let

those few be

well tried before

you give them

your

confidence.”

—George

Washington

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Wilcox Lodge #10

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I attended the education night at

Huachuca Lodge #53, the third Wednesday

of each month, and I commend Junior War-

den Bro. Rayna Stanley in his leadership

to not just initiate these education nights

but the subject matter is excellent.

Brothers, it is well worth your time to

attend these education sessions. We talk

often about leadership and the future

growth of our organization is greatly de-

pendent upon the leadership in our Lodges.

The Grand Lodge may set standards and

measurements and goals, however, these

are of little consequence when the officers

of our lodges are not in agreement.

The average member is going to reflect

the qualities, or the lack of them as shown

by the leadership of the lodge he joins. As

can be readily observed, the responsibility

for the future of the Masonic blue lodge is

placed squarely on the shoulders of the line

officers.

In addition to the specific duties of each

officer, there are a certain number of gen-

eral duties which each officer assumes

when he swears at the time of installation.

"I solemnly promise upon the honor of a

Mason, that I will serve this Lodge in the

office to which I have been elected, or ap-

pointed, and will perform all the duties per-

taining thereto, to the best of my ability."

Many of these duties were discussed at

the last education get together, I invite YOU

to make the next one. Travel safely:

Andrew Anderson 33

Grand Chaplain

AZ Grand lodge

F R O M T H E P D D G M

P L A N N I N G A H E A D

June 1 - Camp Stone Lodge #77 stated meeting at 9:30 w. breakfast at 8:30.

June 6 - 8 - AZ Grand Lodge Annual POC: Lodge Secretary.

June 15 - SABBAR Shrine host Marian McDaniel's Lodge #56 Master Mason

Degree.

J O Y , H A P P I N E S S , O R J U S T G O O D N E W S

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M A S O N I C W O R D S E A R C H

— O R D E R O F T H E E A S T E R N S T A R

Come on Brothers! I know some of you have good

news to share!

A O R I E N T H L Q T H K V E M T D I L

F J M T V H Q W W M P S Z Q E A V D V O

I S E M T K R A R H L G A R V B E F Y D

R E U N I O N S H T M Y S H A C U P R G

P G T V Q U G L D W N T E Y L D C O E E

W J D Q D J D K H E H R R V L E O K G O

H E J W V D T U K D T E F D E F N R M F

L B N D V P I K E V F W C T Y G S T U P

M X R H W T K Q Q H C Q V R M H I C T E

R Y A Y M B Y T Y U X C G L N I S N C R

S J P R Y W R X T P S O Y L T J T H A F

T D J N D S T D E O W U U G Q K O T R E

C H A P T E R R B K E N J R E L R F Y C

H I G E Q V U Y J N R C M X D M Y A I T

M T E V D H F K U H G I K T U N D C V I

C C T S H S T M I T H L I H H O V K B O

V N V F G E H Y R F U R T Y E P H J G N

M A S T E R C R A F T S M A N Q T H T W

U Q A L V N W A D S R R C H F R R Z Y X

T H I R T Y T W O Q Q W D V Z S T U V W

Wrote the Ritual

Number of Scottish Rite Degrees

2 - Scottish Rite Geographical Are-as

4 - Scottish Rite Bodies

Scottish Rite Degrees are Con-fered at?

Educational Program

The answers to items 2 through 6 can be found in the cover article

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E L E C T A C H A P T E R # 5 1 O E S

As discussed in last month’s

newsletter, The Order of the

Eastern Star is a concordant

body of the Masonic family and

one to which both men and

women may belong.

As such, I want to take this

opportunity to invite each and

every one of you to Electa Chap-

ter #51’s 2013/2014 Installa-

tion of Officers. This open event

will be held on May the 18th at

3PM at Huachuca Lodge #53.

Refreshments will be served

following the installation.

In order to ensure we have

enough for everyone, we ask

that you RSVP to

loki33w@gmail.com on or be-

fore 11 May 2013. If you wish,

you can also RSVP to (520) 678-

8904.

We hope that many of you

will attend and share in this

special event.

Phillip Shulsky

Associate Patron

Electa Chapter #51 OES

A D V E R T I S M E N T S

The offer been made before, but is being made again now, you are free to advertise your activities, business, and

opportunities here. There are no fees or payments required. There are no expectations. As a member of the Masonic

family, this is your place to share! I hope to see more next month….Yes Brother Laco and WB Sid, I am talking to you!!

If you know of a local business that is owned or operated by a member of our Masonic Family, or is Mason friendly

please let them know about this page. Additionally, if your having a yard sale, garage sale, or if you are in some Varity

of direct sales feel free to send me your advertisement and I will place it on this page for as long as you wish!

The Freemason Network is a

Facebook group that contains

many articles and items of

general interest. If you’re on

Facebook, and if you join

groups, this is a good one.

Who are your Lodge officers

On April 17, Very Reverend Andy Anderson led the education discussion with a deceivingly simple subject. What are the

duties of the Lodge officers? On the surface, we all know what the officers do because we have all been to an installation and

we have all seen them work in and out of the Lodge. To anyone who has actually taken the time to observe the many things

that happen in the Lodge, the question is not quite so simple. There are elected and appointed officers, committees that are

mandatory and others that are at the discretion of the Worshipful Master. VR Andy proposed an experienced and well thought

out opinion about what each of these officers do and should do. To my end, I will transfer that knowledge to you all for consid-

eration. I will leave out the duties that are in the Arizona Masonic Code and/or the bylaws of Huachuca Lodge #53.

The Worshipful Master

To see the Lodge duly opened, the regular dispatch of business properly conducted, and closed with peace and harmony

prevailing.

To see that elections of officers be held annually at the November stated meeting, and during the same meeting, you state

to the membership your list of brothers to fill the chairs of the appointed officers.

To oversee the election of the members of the Board of Trustees for the ensuing year.

To see the Secretary notified Grand Lodge by any and all requested or required forms per the Grand Secretary’s officer.

To see the budget for the ensuing year is properly drafted and submitted to the membership, to be reviewed and voted

upon for approval.

To see that no harm befalls the Lodge, that its rules and regulations remain intact, and conduct yourself with due order

and propriety during your time in office.

To instruct the officers in the Lodge in their duties, to teach them proper Masonic traditions and behavior, and address

any and all concerns they may have.

To conduct the will of the membership of the Lodge proper.

To see all Brothers of your Lodge duly informed of all meetings (stated, ritual or otherwise).

To promote the general welfare of the Lodge to the best of your abilities.

To see that the Installation of Officers (Elected and Appointed) is to be held within 60 days of election, per the By-Laws, yet

before the January stated meeting.

To appoint (or re-appoint) the necessary Brethren to the standing committees as described in the By-Laws.

To appoint an Investigating Committee for each new applicant for the degrees from the Lodge.

The Senior Warden

Charged with the responsibility of the general care, welfare, maintenance, and upkeep of the Lodge Hall and grounds.

To ensure the regular inspection of lights, doors, bathroom supplies, tables, chairs, and any other items within the Lodge

that can be consumed or suffer the effects of normal wear and tear, is performed as needed and in a timely basis.

To work with the Stewards to ensure that the Lodge and grounds are kept clean and orderly, that repairs are made in due

and proper fashion, that routine maintenance is performed or contracted as needed or required, and keep an inventory so

that required supplies are always on hand for any foreseeable eventuality.

To see to the Stewards themselves, ensuring they have the time, supplies, and aid needed to carry out their tasks in a

proper and timely manner.

Have regular contact with the Tyler to ensure that he is not only performing his duties, but that he has the aid and support

necessary from your office the effectively and efficiently carry out his role.

The Junior Warden

Charged with the responsibility of the care and welfare of the Brethren and visitors of the Lodge where meals and refresh-

ments are considered.

Work directly with the Stewards to ensure the Lodge dining facilities are ready to receive the Brethren and guests during any

meeting.

To see that the kitchen and dining area are always clean and in an orderly state ready to be used for the next occasion.

To see to the Stewards themselves, ensuring they have the time, supplies, and aid needed to carry out their tasks in a proper

and timely manner.

For all fundraisers that involve the selling of food, to oversee and ensure the Lodge has adequate supplies and stores on hand

for the event.

To make sure the designated equipment, tools, and other items for use during these events are cleaned, prepped, packaged,

or otherwise made ready for use, as well as see them safely returned to the Lodge once the event is completed.

To assist the Stewards to inventory and account for all stocks and supplies that will be necessary for the duration of the event,

and with the Secretary and Treasurer to ensure needed supplies, items, or other material be purchased, repaired, or replaced

as needed for the event.

The Secretary

Act as the chief administrator of the Lodge and the liaison to Grand Lodge for the WM.

To see all requested and required forms are complete and accurate, and sent to the Grand Lodge prior to their due date.

Being entrusted with the Lodge Seal, see it is not used in any manner other than prescribed by the By-Laws and Grand Lodge.

To assist the Treasurer in keeping accurate records of the Lodge finances, and all monies received or distributed.

To assist the Wardens, Deacons, and/or Stewards in storing a record or inventory such as they have been instructed to main-

tain.

To assist the Master in composing a written agenda for the regular stated meetings, to be made available for those in attend-

ance.

Endeavor to make personal contact with members subject to suspension for nonpayment of dues or members demitting for

financial reasons, indifference or resentment and bring findings before the Lodge in order that proper action may be taken.

To oversee the publication and distribution of any letters and/or notices of special events.

To maintain order, upkeep, security, and cleanliness of the Secretary’s physical office.

To ensure proper supplies are available and stocked, see that no damage come to the office, and inform the WM of your

needs concerning its maintenance.

The Treasurer

To prepare and read aloud a report of the income and expenses for the Lodge since the previous report, as well as the Lodge

financial status Yearto-Date, during each monthly regular meeting.

To properly and accurately keep a regular account and books of all financial transactions for the Lodge and additional funds, as

well as maintaining and proving to Grand Lodge all requested forms or reports as dictated by Grand Lodge.

Make available at the beginning of each Masonic year, a budget for the Stewards to purchase and prepare meals for the Breth-

ren at each meeting of the Lodge.

Make available to the Charity Committee a sum not to exceed $100 for aid of a distressed worthy Brother, his widow or orphans.

To collect any/all donations or proceeds collected from fundraising events executed by the Lodge, maintaining an accurate rec-

ord thereof in the appropriate accounts, and make the funds available for use by the WM and the consent of the Lodge.

To assist the Secretary in maintain the order and cleanliness of the Secretary’s physical office, help ensure necessary office

supplies are well stocked and purchased as needed, and assist the Secretary in any other office duties as necessary or request-

ed.

Senior Deacon

Assist the WM with messages and communications.

Assist the Secretary in Masonic communication with Lodge Brethren.

Assist the Secretary and Chaplain with the “Sickness and Visitation Committee.”

Assist the Secretary with Widows and Orphans communication.

Assist the Secretary with Grand Lodge communication on eligibility of awards, pins and recognition for Lodge Brethren.

Assist in the youth committee overseeing public schools week and other related scholastic activities.

Assist the Wardens as a member of the Finance Committee.

Junior Deacon

Assist the WM with messages and communication.

Assist the WM as a member of the publicity committee.

Oversee and ensure the distribution of Lodge communications including:

Lodge bulletin board

Trestle board

Mailing lists (physical, online)

Aide the SD as a member of the “Sickness and Visitation Committee.”

Senior/Junior Stewards

Tasked as an understudy to the Junior Deacon’s position and fill in for him when absent. (For SS)

Tasked as an understudy to the Senior Deacon’s position and fill in for him when absent. (For JS)

Outside of meetings and rituals the duties of the Stewards are two:

General care and upkeep of the Lodge Hall.

Meals for the Brethren before and after meetings.

Chaplain

Proper care and safety of the Volume of Sacred Law.

Keep an inventory of all Holy writings within the Lodge.

Present each newly made MM a copy of the VSL if desired by the candidate.

Assist the Secretary as a member of the “Sickness and Visitation Committee.”

Educate the Brethren in and assist with the “Masonic Last Rites Request Form.”

Marshal

Oversee the peace and harmony of the Lodge

Assist the Stewards in gathering Brethren and visitors for meals.

Assist the Tyler in seeing the Brethren and visitors are registered, clothes and seated in an orderly fashion.

Make yourself available for interrogations of first time visitors not vouched for.

Tyler

To ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the Tyler’s room, Masonic regalia storage room, and preparation room.

Make regular inspections to see these rooms are kept clean and free of contaminants, all item are properly stored when not in

use, and any/all damage to items or rooms are brought to the attention of the SW for repair or replacement.