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Manatee Lodge No. 31 402 15th Street East (401)-338-4205 Issue 2013-10 Bradenton, Florida 34208 October 2013

Florida Grand Lodge Officers MW Danny R. Griffith, Grand Master

RW Norman F. Cyphers, DDGM RHMichael Cullen, District Instructor

Manatee Lodge No. 31 2013 Officers

Worshipful Master W Les Ruggiero 401-338-4205 Senior Warden Joe Fenton 941-232-5031 Junior Warden John Steiner 941-232-4927 Treasurer W Mike Olson, PM 941-361-3084 Secretary RH George Benjamin, PM 941-713-7856 Chaplain Stan Preston 941- 792-6167 Marshal W Mike Grimes, PM 941-812-8306 Senior Deacon Doug Dobbs 941-545-1726 Junior Deacon Rob Hunt 941-284-8584 Senior Steward Kyle Bachman 941-518-6081 Junior Steward Tom Carter 941-993-7911 Tyler RH Ron Baber, PM 941-748-7938 Assistant Tyler Ken Ammons 941-795-4535 Lodge Instructor RH Ron Baber, PM 941-748-7938 Funeral Committee W Les Ruggiero 401-338-4205 Publicity Chairman WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-756-6298 Lodge Chef Ed Kieffer 941-313-6760 Assistant Chaplain WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-756-6298

FROM THE TREASURER Greetings to all my Brothers and their families. I am very proud to belong to such a great Lodge. My Ma-sonic Life is quite different from most Masons at Manatee #31. Yes, I’m a Yankee, and everything in Florida is strange to my world. From the openings - to the lectures - to the closings. The words are different but the meanings are still the same. The Lodge takes good men and makes them bet-ter. Never better than anyone else, but better than they were before becoming a Mason. Our white apron always reminds me to be a better husband, father, grand father, neighbor and citizen. It is one of my most prized possessions. I came from what is called a “Gypsy” Lodge. We have no building, no eating area, and no kitchen. We rent space in schools or other meeting areas. Our Altar consists of a card table and a white table cloth. We use real candles and we set the Lodge room with folding chairs. Beforehand, we meet at a restaurant and have a meal together and the Stewards leave early to prepare the Lodge room. We place sheets over the windows and our Tyler is outside the room. We are a very active Lodge and rank among some of the best in the state. We have received many gold awards for various achievements. So you all understand that a great Lodge is not about the building – a great Lodge is about the work performed in the Lodge. It’s really quite simple. Poor Masonic work results in the beginning death of a Lodge and great work causes a Lodge to Flourish. At Manatee Lodge #31 we have it all. A wonderful building that actually has parking, a kitchen, and huge seating. To my Brothers, If you haven’t been to Lodge in a while you are really missing out on wonderful meals, warm fellowship, and great work. Hope to see you soon. W:. Mike Olson, PM Treasurer

Sickness & Distress

WJames Fleming is recovering from knee surgery. WBob Davis is hospitalized and undergo-ing tests.

Perpetual Members

Kenneth E. Ammons Wilbert L. Anders, Jr.

Ronald E. Baber George V. Benjamin Brady W. Chapman

John G. Collins Robert B. Coverdale Earl W. Dennis, Jr. Douglas W. Dobbs Michael R. Dobbs John E. Hokanson Edwin T. Holman Ryan P. Johnson Hutton G. Lewis Stanley Preston

Kenneth Reese, Sr. Joseph S. Rowland Alessio Ruggiero

Thomas A. Simpkins Theodore R. Simpkins, II

Robert J. Springer Billy Staffiles

Nicolas A. Ruggiero

Special Announcements

Grand Master’s visit & Dinner, Sat. Oct. 12th. We would like as many as possible

to attend. The Lodge covers the cost of your meal!! Registration is at 5PM, dinner at 6PM, and stated meeting at Sarasota #147 at 7- ish

Everyone invited to dinner including wives etc., there will be entertainment for the la-dies while the stated meeting is going on. Dinner at the Potter building on the Sara-sota Fairgrounds. Please make note that

ALL officers should be there and as many others as possible, the GM takes a head-

count of each lodge from WM right down the list!

We need to make Manatee 31 look good!! Anyone wanting to go should contact WM, SW, JW or Sec. with # attending.

Masonic Birthdays

JOE S ROWLAND 10/3/1967 DONALD E BARR 10/8/1994

KEVIN L PULFORD 10/8/1994 JOSEPH S ROWLAND 10/8/1994

DAVID A BELL 10/13/1975 CHARLES W CZUMAK 10/14/1984 WALLACE R DAVIS JR 10/15/1962

JOHN A TOMASSO 10/15/2011 CARL E WALP 10/15/2011

PATRICK L WENZEL 10/15/2011 MARK E BENNETT 10/17/1966

WILLARD O BRASGALLA 10/17/1966 CLAYTON E SUTTON 10/18/1980 PETER F CARROLL III 10/22/1988

DONALD F HIBBERT, JR 10/22/1958 JAMES P SUTHERLAND 10/22/1990

DAVID M KUEHL 10/24/1983 SAMMY D SIMPKINS 10/24/1987

GEORGE J VOMVORIS 10/24/1983 NICOLAS A RUGGIERO 10/25/2010 DALE H HIGINBOTHAM 10/30/1967 KENNETH REESE SR 10/31/1998

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Can you find 2 hours to spare on a Saturday? If you haven't heard, our charitable fundraisers at Publix have been a HUGE success. We’ve managed to raise thousands of dollars for our charity partners, and increase our visibility in the community. The ONLY problem we seem to have, is that we need more of our Lodge Brothers and friends to help out.

EA’s, FC’s, even those who haven't attended Lodge in a while, are encouraged to step up and lend a hand. You can sign up

for a 2 hour spot, anytime during the usual 10 am to 6 pm event. If you’ve never done anything like this, you’ll be

amazed at how there is no pressure, and most patrons are more than willing to give what they can to help us out. Check

the Trestleboard for upcoming events, and feel free to contact W:. Mike Grimes, PM if you are interested.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE BROTHERS FOR THEIR TIME AND EFFORT!!!

W:. Brian Johnson, PM W:. M:. Les Ruggiero

Bill Dunning W:. Mike Olsen, PM

Andy Purcell Tom Carter David Rowe

Kyle Bachman Joe Fenton

John Steiner Paul Cronen

MEGHP John Worman Ken Ammons

R:. H:. Ron Baber, PM Adam Sherr Doug Dobbs Ed Kieffer

W:. Earl Dennis, PM Brody Catt

R:. H:. George Benjamin, PM

Manatee Chapter 14 Order of the Eastern Star

Manatee Chapter 14 holds its regular meetings on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm

Worthy Matron Donna Fleming Worthy Patron James Fleming [email protected] Secretary Diane Nourse 508-904-8660 [email protected] Chaplain Mary Hancock 758-5272 Warder Douglas Dobbs

545-1726

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your copy of the Trestle Board by email.

Contact: Worshipful Master, WLes Ruggiero, [email protected] Or Trestle Board Editor and Junior Deacon, Rob Hunt,

[email protected]

Our Masonic Family

Daughters of the Nile

NYLA Temple #152 holds its regular meeting on the 2nd

Tuesday of each month. 11:30 am for lunch and 1:00 pm for session.

Queen Marilyn Carlsen [email protected]

The Manatee Lodge #31 website is www.manateelodge31.org

Featuring: Up-to-date Calendar, Photos, Monthly TrestleBoard and a

Downloadable Petition. Visit Local Masonry on the Internet at :

www.trowel.com/flamason

York Rite Council

Bradentown Council #9 holds its regular meetings on the

3rd Thursday each month at 7:30 pm

Illustrious Master Gene Lance 941-723-2075 [email protected]

Deputy Master Albert (Butch) Thurman PM Principal Conductor George Cancro PM Of Work

Palmetto Lodge #110

Holds its regular meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

at 7:30 pm.

Worshipful Master Gene Lance 941-723-2075 [email protected]

Sr. Warden Kevin Bergquist Jr. Warden Richard Coles

Princess Recorder Donna Kay Duffy mailto:[email protected]

Announcements The following men have submitted Petitions for the Three Degrees of Masonry to be read in Lodge: Steve Hopkins The following men have submitted Petitions for the Three Degrees of Masonry and are currently under in-vestigation: John Michael Cronen, Robert I. Hammer, Nicholas Jared Ierulli, and Michael Albert Rogers. The following Brothers have submitted a Petition for Affiliation and are currently under investigation: James Reid Buttler, III. Candidates to be balloted upon: None at this time Candidates to be initiated: James Jackson Albritton and Anthony Thomas McNair Brothers preparing for EA Proficiency: Richard K. Benn, Samuel Julian Bohn, Sr., Sidney M. Evans, II, Phillip Wallace Fellows, and John Alderman Freeman, III,, Donald Ray Simmons Brothers to be Passed: Lazaro Diaz Brothers preparing for FC Proficiency: Derek James Berry, and Edward Alan Lutz, Brothers to be Raised: James McConnell Bell and Mat-thew Steven Steiner Brothers preparing for MM Proficiency, pursuing their Apron: Timothy Frances Clifford. Brothers to be presented their Masonic Apron: None at this time Brothers presented their Masonic Apron: Charles R. Bigham, Thomas D. Carter, Brody McClellan Catt, Wil-liam R. Dunning, Christopher A. MacKenzie, Jonathon R. Mitchell, and Adam Seth Sherr. 3rd Quarter Non-Masonic donation was to Southeastern Guide Dogs School for Paws for Patriots program.

2012 Lodge Committees

FINANCE COMMITTEE Sr. Warden: Joe Fenton [email protected]

VIGILANCE COMMITEE

Jr. Warden: John Steiner [email protected]

PETITIONS COMMITTEE WMike Grimes [email protected]

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Worshipful Master: WLes Ruggiero [email protected]

BOARD OF RELIEF Worshipful Master: WLes Ruggiero [email protected]

COMMITTEE ON CHARITY

WMike Grimes [email protected] W George Vomvoris, PM [email protected]

COMMITTEE OF LODGE PROPERTY Sr. Warden: Joe Fenton [email protected]

INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE

Jr. Warden: John Steiner [email protected] Sr. Deacon: Doug Dobbs [email protected]

FUNERAL COMMITTEE

Worshipful Master: WLes Ruggiero [email protected]

LODGE INSTRUCTION RH Ron Baber, PM

LODGE CHEF

Bro. Ed Kieffer [email protected]

TRESTLE BOARD & WEBSITE EDITOR Jr. Deacon: Rob Hunt [email protected]

Solomon is full of energy, as most 6 month old labs are. He is full of love, and is already showing good traits for a guide dog. He sticks to my side 24 hours a day. He comes to work with me daily, and my customers

can't wait to see him each month they come in. He sits patiently until I allow them to greet him. The photos attached are Solomon at my office.

In his free time, he is learning to swim. He knows how to swim, it's just that he doesn't know just yet how he feels about not having his footing. He does like to cool off by putting his 2 front paws in the water and then kicking the water underneath his belly to cool off. If you place a toy on

the top step, he'll put his whole head under water to pick it up. His favor-ite toys are his Bouncy Bone, and his Nyla bones, as he is a big chewer, but with these toys around he hasn't chewed up anything but his dad's

wallet, that only happened twice though! He is a sweet, sweet boy.

Thank you so much for supporting Southeastern Guide Dogs. I love being a part of this organization that does so much good for the visually

impaired and our soldiers, and your role makes my role possible!

- Julie Pierce

An update on Solomon...

Solomon at 4 mos.

Manatee Lodge #31 proudly donates

$1560.30 to our local

Make-A-Wish chapter

Support Our Lodge Dinners! Steak Night

1st Monday at 6:00 pm Potluck Night

3rd Monday at 6:00 pm

For a small donation, the Lodge provides the Main Course, Coffee & Tea. Guests are en-couraged to bring their favorite side dish or

dessert to share.

$10 Ribeye Steak Dinner Typically includes: mushrooms & onions,

mashed potatoes w/ gravy, vegetable, tossed salad, & dessert.

ALESSIO’S RISTORANTE All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner

5:00 PM - 7:30PM On the 2nd Friday of each month at the Lodge Building Cost is only $9.00 for Adults

Please come and bring your friends and family, children under 12 free. Serving: salad, bread, pasta, coffee, & iced tea.

Please feel free to bring your favorite dessert to share!

2013 Lodge Officers Front Row (L to R):

W:. Mike Grimes, W:. Mike Olson, R:.H:. Ron Baber, R:.H:. George Benja-min, Daryl Leeworthy, Kyle Bachman

2nd Row (L to R): Doug Dobbs, Rob Hunt

Back Row (L to R): Joe Fenton, W:.M:. Les Ruggiero, &

John Steiner

Photo Courtesy Of: Nick Evans Photography

The Chaplain’s Corner

Should anyone hear of a Brother or family member in sickness or distress, please don’t hesitate to contact our

Chaplain at 792-6167, or any other Lodge Officer.

Want to serve on a committee? Chaplain Stan Preston is looking for some Brothers who can serve on a visitation committee. Sometimes a visit to a shut-in or sick Brother is better than medicine!

See our Chaplain if you can spare a little time to help out.

Chaplain: Bro. Stan Preston

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Remember in your prayers the men and women in uniform, who are serving our country.

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Living Past Masters 1960 Milton M. Stewart 1989 Gary E. Carter 2004 Wilbert L. Anders

1965 John G. Collins 1990 George J. Vomvoris 2005 Richard A. Cooper

1967 Wallace R. Davis 1993 Byron P. Barton 2006 John E. Hokanson

1968 Glen E. Boeschen 1994 Marc B. Gilner 2007 Charles A. Keeler

1973 James P. Sellers 1996 Ronald E. Baber 2008 Robert Coverdale

1976 George V. Benjamin 1998 Earl T. Hasenflu 2009 Albert Thurman

1978 John G. Breese 2000 Charles M. Reibold 2010 Brian Johnsen

1983 Riley M. Hardy 2001 Elwood H. Williams 2011 Earl Dennis

1984 Dozier K. Walker 2002 Joseph S. Rowland 2012 Mike Grimes

1987 Thomas A. Simpkins 2003 Theodore R. Simpkins

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