Trestleboard may 2009 - Welcome To Athelstane...
16
ATHELSTANE LODGE NO. 839 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS,EST. 1902 Naurashank Temple 2 South Middletown Road Pearl River, NY 10965 Communications each 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday Mailing Address: 18 Buena Vista Rd. Suffern, NY 10901 May 2009 THE ATHELSTANIAN
Transcript of Trestleboard may 2009 - Welcome To Athelstane...
ATHELSTANE LODGE NO. 839FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, EST. 1902
Naurashank Temple2 South Middletown Road
Pearl River, NY 10965
Communications each 1st and 3rd TuesdayMailing Address: 18 Buena Vista Rd. Suffern, NY 10901
May 2009
THE
ATHELSTANIAN
M.W. Edward G. Gilbert R.W. Robert Morlang, Jr.Grand Master of Masons District Deputy Grand Master
Brethren:You are cordially invited to attend the:
2146th Stated CommunicationTuesday, May 5, 2009
Place: Naurashank Temple, Pearl River, NYBusiness: Ladies Night and Brother Bring a Friend Night
Join us and bring the ladies for a special evening of relaxing and socializ-ing. It is a perfect opportunity to bring a friend who may be interested inMasonry. Cocktails, Dinner and Socializing being at 6:30pm.
Summoned CommunicationTuesday, May 19, 2009
Place: Naurashank Temple, Pearl River, NYBusiness: Elections
You are hereby summoned to a communication of Athelstane Lodge to beheld in the Pearl River Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening, May 19 forthe purpose of electing the officers of Athelstane Lodge for the 2009—2010year.
By Order of the Worshipful Master:Attest:R:.W:. Ronald J. Steiner, Secretary
SAFETY ID
The Lodge will be holding a Safety Id program at New Life PentecostalChurch located at 26 W. Church Street in Spring Valley on Saturday May16, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 6:00pm. Volunteers are needed. Please contactmyself or Br. John Gebbia to confirm your participation.
DUES REMINDER
Reminder if you haven’t done so already, please remit your annual dues.The 2009 dues payment is $105. The annual dues payment for Life mem-bers is $30. Please get those dues in quickly.
Also, given the state of the economy, charitable contributions are espe-cially meaningful this year. Please do not forget to give.
CONGRATULATIONS
Brothers Christopher Considine, Frank Sparaco and Douglas Wardon being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on April 21,2009. As Master for the degree I want to thank the Degree team:Br. Alec Mulgrew-Senior Warden, Br. Ronald Pomerance-JuniorWarden, Br. John Gebbia-Senior Deacon, Br. Richard Butts-JuniorDeacon, Br. Bruce Klein-Senior Master of Ceremony, Br. Louis Iri-zarry II-Junior Master of Ceremony, Br. David Schwan-Marshall,Br. Howard Whitman-Steward, Br. Antonio Reda-Steward, Br. Rich-ard Schwartz-Steward, Br. Ronard Dumas-Steward, Br. Louis Iri-zarry III-Chaplain, Br. Scott Klein-Tiler.
The Drama Team was led by Br. Joel Rossenwasser who engagedthe part of King Solomon, and Br. Ronald Steiner was Hiram Kingof Tyre. Both gave a fabulous performance Also thank you to restof the drama team: Br. Bruce Klein, Br. Richard Butts, Br. JohnGebbia, Br. Alex Mulgrew, Br. Frank Gardner, Br. Ronard Dumas,Br. Al Oster, Br. Antonio Reda, Br. David Schwan, Br. Louis Iri-zarry II, Br. Louis Irizarry III,
A special thank you to Br. Nate Metlitz who prepared for the degreeas Marshall but sacrificed his part in the degree to Br. DavidSchwan so that a newer brother could learn and participate. I thankBr. Nate as a Masonic leader and someone we know we can alwayscount upon.
AWAITING DEGREES
Mr. Daniel Mateyka Entered ApprenticeMr. Eric Mateyka Entered ApprenticeMr. Andrew Jersey Entered ApprenticeMr. Dennis O’Connor Entered ApprenticeBro. James Shanahan FellowcraftBro. Roy Powell FellowcraftBro. Joseph Chapley Fellowcraft
AWAITING REPORT OF INVESTIGATING COMMITTEEAND BALLOT
Mr. Michael J. Joy: proposed by RW Mel Birnbaum 1/27/09Major Frank Letizuia: proposed by Bro. William Schroeder 4/2/08
Mr. Robert E. Lysiak, Jr.: proposed by Bro. Howard Whitman 9/15/08
BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE
Congratulations to the following Brothers who celebrate their birth-days this month:
George Berkowitz George LiberisMel Birnbaum Steven MarcusJoseph Curtis Fred MelamedEugene Foladare Max MittlemanArthur Gerofsky Robert SlotnickMarvin Gess Irwin StelzerPercy Goldstein Santiago TelloLouis Irizarry II Paul TendlerHarvey Kaufman Robert TrowCharles Ketchum Alan Wasserman
ATHELSTANE LODGE TEAM TAKES TOP PRIZE(of sorts)IN AND 5K WALK/RUN TO BENEFIT HOSPICE
Our Athelstane Lodge Team Captain, Brother Richie Schwartz DSA,worked very hard to assure a beautiful day and a good turnout ofAthelstane family members for the April 26th 5K Run/Walk to bene-fit United Hospice of Rockland, but he never expected these results:
FIRST PLACE TROPHY FOR MOST MONEY RAISED BY ASPONSORING ORGANIZATION (check out our beautiful silvertrophy next time you are at Lodge).
FIRST PLACE IN ADULT MALE RUNNERS .... ARTHURGUNTHER, son of our Athelstane Brother Art Gunther.
The most beautiful day of the year (so far).
Normally at this point we would say thanks to all who participated,but the consensus is "Thank You Athelstane Lodge! " and"Thank You Hospice!" for giving us the opportunity to be togetherto enjoy a great morning to benefit a wonderful cause.
Hope to see you walking or running with us next year.
Ronald J. Steiner
CHECK OUT ALL THE PICTURESD TAKEN BY SUELEE SCHWARTZ ....
TEAM ALTHELSTANE(back) Ada Lai, Richard Schwartz, Tom Sassone, Ronald Steiner JoanSteiner, Louis Irizarry II, (front) Mel Birnbaum, Joan Birnbaum, WandaIrizarry, and lets not forget Paco Irizarry. (Thank you Susan Schwartzfor taking the photos.)
And they’re OFF!!!
This is no PET!! Paco is our second son.(Doesn’t this remind you of Arnold in True Lies)
Made it.
Br. Lou looks more tired than Paco, doesn’t he.
Accepting the Award
TRULY A WINNING TEAM.Arthur Gunther Jr. on right
Brethren:
Your lodge continues its tradition of providing financial support tocommunity groups and charities, as well as the masonic community. Athel-stane Lodge has also been active in providing participation in charitableevents, having run several Safety ID programs (formerly the Child ID Pro-gram), co-hosted two community blood drives in conjunction with UnitedHospice of Rockland and other community groups, and our annual participa-tion in the Hospice Tree of Life fundraiser during the 2008 holiday season.
Below is a list of Athelstane Lodge’s charitable donations to date.Please note that it does not include donations earmarked for the Shriner’sTransportation Unit and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, but not yet paid. In addi-tion it does not include the over $11,000.00 that brothers of our lodge havecontributed personally to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund. Please continueyour contributions, both through the lodge and personally. In these times,every little bit is greatly appreciated.
ATHELSTANE LODGE
NO. 839FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
CHARITIES COMMITTEE
May 2009
2008 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Charity Amount
Camp HASC Scholarships 800.00
Camp Turk Camper Scholarships 1,600.00
Jawonio, Inc. 2,000.00
United Hospice of Rockland 1,000.00
West Nyack Little League 200.00
Pearl River Ambulance Corps 600.00
Masonic Medical Research Laboratory 5,000.00
Masonic Brotherhood Fund 1,248.00
Clarence P. Erickson Scholarship 1,000.00
Fred Dresdale Scholarship 1,000.00
Martin Lindenberg Scholarships 2,500.00
Miscellaneous 600.00
Total $17,548.00
Spend a Night……At the Museum 28th Annual Jawonio Film Benefit
Join Jawonio at the movies!! To benefit and help sustain our ability to provideearly childhood educational and clinical services to children with specialneeds.
Thursday night, June 4th, 7pm, AMC Theatres, West Nyack, NYSponsors welcome!
Individual Tickets: $25.00 includes popcorn and drink
For more information contactDiana Hess
Communications [email protected]
c-845.521.5352www.jawonio.org
Jawonio...building community together
——————————————
Lets not forget the End-of-Year Party on June 16, 2009. Thisyear the party will be
Calendar of Upcoming Events
05/05/2009 Ladies Night & Brother Bring a Friend Night
05/16/2009 Safety ID Program @ New Life PentecostalChurch, Spring Valley
05/19/2009 Election of Officers
06/02/2009 Installation of Officers
06/16/2009 End of Year Party (Open)
Enjoy the photo on the following pages. All were taken by SusanSchwartz, wife our brother Richie Schwartz DSA. All these photohave won Susan awards. You can see more photos at her galleryhttp://gallery.me.com/suelee10901#100749
Snake Rive Sunset
These photos were taken by Susan from the boat when the Mason's went toLiberty Island with Bill Mauer.
Jefferson's Monticello Arbor
Susan’s all-time favorite Hudson River Athens, NY
The Master’s Station
As this is my last Trestleboard of my term I want to thank the entireofficer line for their fine work and enthusiasm this year. During this year Iinstituted several changes to help streamline the meetings. I want to thankthe Lodge for accepting these changes. I want to especially thank BrotherRon Steiner, our Lodge Secretary, who in truth was the cornerstone to anysuccess we have enjoyed this year. As those who have recently gone before mewill attest, without Br. Ron as a mentor, being Master could easily devolveinto a yoke of rules and regulations. His guidance in all the nuances of beingMaster was invaluable. Br. Ron: I thank you for everything.
I also want to give special recognition to Br. Hank Morris who withthe assistance of Br. Martin Lindenberg and Br. Ron Steiner led the fu-neral service in West Palm Beach Florida for our departed brother MortonBaron.
SICKNESS & DISTRESS
Diane Gess, wife of our treasured Brother R:.W:. Marvin Gess, contin-ues to recuperate from knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately she isnow experiencing a problem with her vocal cords. Keep her in yourprayers.
We’ve also news from Sandy Weinberg, wife of our loved brother GlenWeinberg who is now at the Masonic Home in Utica. Glen’s condition iscontinuing to deteriorate. Please keep him in your prayers.
Sydelle Carmen, beloved wife of our good Brother Robert Carmenpassed from this life April 11 after a long, long battle and declininghealth. We grieve with our Brother and pray that Sydelle is at rest andthe family knows no further grief for a long time.
Our longtime Athelstane Brother, Worshipful Morton Baron, passedaway peacefully in Florida on Thursday evening, April 9, 2009, just shortof his 91st birthday. "Morty" Baron, as he was called, lived most of hislong life in Spring Valley. He was very active politically and was electedSupervisor of the Town of Ramapo. He served four - two year terms fromJanuary 1974 thru December 1981. For the past few years he lived inFlorida and had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Reminder: If you haven’t done so already, pleaseconsider getting the Trestleboard by emailrather than by regular mail. The savings will beallocated for Charity use. Please e-mail a notestating you want to participate. My e-mail is
Thomas Sassone, Master
Officers 2008-2009Br. Thomas Sassone (Ada) ……………………………………………………………………. Master
(845) 639-4664 [email protected]
Br. Alexander Mulgrew (Jennifer) ………………………….…………...……………….. Sr. Warden(845) 639-4664 [email protected]
Br. Howard Bleiwas (Cynthia) ……..………………………………..…………………... Jr. Warden(845) 362-3604 [email protected]
Br. Ron Pomerance (Marion) …………………………………………..………. Assistant Jr. Warden(845) 357-8388 [email protected]
R.W. Marvin Gess (Diane) ………………………………………………………………... Treasurer(845) 357-5366 [email protected])
R.W. Ronald J. Steiner (Joan) ………………………………………..…….……………... Secretary(845) 354-4192 [email protected]
Br. Louis Irizarry III (Rebecca) ………………………………………..……………….... Chaplain(845) 359-9550 [email protected]
R.W. Bruce Klein (Rhonda) ………………………………………..……………….... Chaplain(845) 426-5856 [email protected]
Br. John Gebbia III (Huang Mei) ……………………………………………………….… Sr. Deacon(914) 414-9440 [email protected]
Br. David McKeown (Colette) ………………………………………………………….... Jr. Deacon(845) 558-9237 [email protected]
Br. Richard Butts (Eraina) ……………………………………………………………..……. Jr. Deacon(845) 356-1238 [email protected]
Br Shannon Heithcock (Carla) ….……...………………………………….. Sr. Master of Ceremonies(845) 406-2721 [email protected]
Br. Robert Trow (Joanne) ………………………………………………..…. Jr. Master of Ceremonies(845) 349-4900 [email protected]
Br. David Schwan …………………………………………………………………………... Marshal(845) 639-7722 [email protected]
Br. Nate Metlitz (Carolyn) ..………………………………………………………………... Marshal(914) 672-6871
Br. Richard Schwartz (Susan) …………………………………………………………….. Sr. Steward(845) 354-2161 [email protected]
Br. Howard Whitman (Joan) ………………………………………………………………. Steward(845) 634-4136
Br. Antonio Reda (Vicky) ……………………………………………………………………... Steward(845) 639-7722 [email protected]
V.W. Scott Allan Klein ……………………………………………….….….………………….... Tiler(845) 359-6787
Trustees
R.W. Martin Lindenberg R.W. Joel Rosenwasser Br. Richard Schwartz D.S.A
Past Masters
David Richards 2007-08Louis M. Irizarry III 2006-07R.W. Bruce Klein 2005-06R.W. Louis M. Irizarry II 2003-05Harry F. Anderson 2002-03Harry E. Kramer 2001-02R.W. Peter J. D. Dedel 1999-01Harry E. Kramer * 1999-00Thomas P. Walden * 1997-98R.W. C.F. William Maurer III 1997‑99R.W. Glen L. Weinberg * 1994‑97R.W. Joel Rosenwasser 1993-95R.W. Mel Birnbaum 1992, 1995-97Anthony Urbinato 1987-88, 1990George Bielski 1986,1989,1992V.W. Scott A. Klein * 1984,1992-94
1998-99Richard H. Fassberg 1984, 1991Gerald P. Rickard 1983Harold N. Eder * 1981Barry Ronner 1980-82Eugene Foladare, DSA * 1979R.W. Marvin R. Gess 1979
R.W. Giles M. Purvis 1977Norman J. Greenberg * 1976R.W. Harold J. Dresdale 1976R.W. Martin Lindenberg 1975Sander A. Lefkowitz * 1974Erwin L. Robbins 1973-74Leonard J. Plotch * 1972Henry Morris 1972, 1985R.W. Eugene W. Erickson 1971Charles K. Dunlop * 1969Allen P. Oster 1969Henry Chait * 1967Morton Baron 1967Murray Kaplowitz * 1965Robert Maidman * 1958M.W. Neil I. Bidnick affl.R.W. Robert Blanke affl.R.W. Daniel E. Jonas affl.R.W. Ronald J. Steiner affl.Alvin M. Russell affl.Stuart Sindell affl.Arthur S. Vener affl.Harry Sky affl.
Jay Helfgott affl.George Liberis affl.Nate Metlitz affl.M.W. Carl J. Fitje Hon.R.W. Charles Antzelevitch Hon.R.W. Hon. Benjamin Gilman Hon.R.W. Albert E. Mealey Hon.R.W. Norman E. Moon Hon.
* Tappan Zee Lodge No. 1125
