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NAVAL LODGE No. 87 VISION STATEMENT Naval Lodge attracts and brings together good men of diverse generational, racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds for self improvement, friendship, and service; Because, We provide an authentic initiatory experience and engaging education programs based on a tradition of living and animate speech to effect a personal transformation that inspires each man to a principle driven way of life based on brotherly love, relief and truth. The Vallejo Masonic News Issue: April 2017 Volume 4, Issue 4 Published Monthly (except July) By Naval Lodge No. 87 Free and Accepted Masons of California Publisher: Worshipful. Armand Ballesil e-mail: [email protected] Editor: Bro. Colin D. Amato Telephone: (707) 655-6975 e-mail: [email protected] Vallejo Masonic News Friend to Friend, Brother to Brother April 2017
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NAVAL LODGE No. 87 VISION STATEMENT
Naval Lodge attracts and brings together good men of diverse generational,
racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds for self improvement,friendship, and service;
Because, We provide an authentic initiatory experience and engaging educationprograms based on a tradition of living and animate speech to effect a
personal transformation that inspires each man to a principle driven wayof life based on brotherly love, relief and truth.
The Vallejo Masonic News Issue: April 2017 Volume 4, Issue 4
Published Monthly (except July) By Naval Lodge No. 87
Free and Accepted Masons of California
Publisher: Worshipful. Armand Ballesil e-mail: [email protected]
Editor: Bro. Colin D. Amato Telephone: (707) 655-6975
e-mail: [email protected]
Vallejo Masonic NewsFriend to Friend, Brother to Brother
April 2017
MASTER Armand B. Ballesil
SENIOR WARDEN Rollie Q. Caabay(Sophie)
JUNIOR WARDEN
Manuel “Sam” C. Sarmiento(Mariyln)707-421-2687
TREASURER Virgilio ‘Billy’ M. Lintag (Leticia)
707-557-7463 [email protected]
SECRETARY
Barry Hughes PM (Judy) 707-333-7866
SENIOR DEACON Guadalupe Thomas(Anita)
JUNIOR DEACON Mervyn B. Nicholas(Vera)
SENIOR STEWARDGuy Benjamin(Heidi)
JUNIOR STEWARD Mike Nesmith 707-554-4937
MARSHALL Troy Ruiz(Ludmilla)
707-342-6644Troy1073yahoo.com
CHAPLAIN Colin Amato 707-655-6975
ORGANIST Charles Bailhache
707-644-1560 [email protected]
TILER Dennis A. Timmons(Lolita)
OFFICER’S COACH
Albert Lawson PM (Belinda) 510-921-4629
INSPECTOR OF THE 131st MASONIC DISTRICT
John L. Wasson PM (Pat) 707-552-2869
Officers of Naval Lodge No. 87
NAVAL LODGE 872016 COMMITTEES
AUDIT LODGE ALBERT LAWSON, PM (CHAIRMAN), MICHAEL WOODRUFF PM,
ROLLIE CAABAY
SMTAPresident-Dennis Timmons, Vice President- Mervyn Nicholas,
Secretary-John Snell PM, CFO-KEITH Wattles PM
AUDIT SMTA V. THOMAS LANGFORD PM (CHAIRMAN), MIKE NESMITH, ALBERT LUNA
MEMBERSHIP RETENTION ARMAND BALLESIL (CHAIRMAN), ROLANDO CAABAY, MANUEL SARMIENTO
CANDIDATE COACHINGRollie Caabay
CHARITYARMAND BALLESIL (CHAIRMAN), ROLANDO CAABAY, MANUEL SARMIENTO
ENTERTAINMENT PREME MONTA (CHAIRMAN),
ENRICO CARAMANZANA, GUY BENJAMIN
FINANCEWILLIAM HEMS III (CHAIRMAN), FABIAN GIATTI , MANUEL SARMEINTO
FUNERALGUADALUPE THOMAS, BARRY HUGHES PM, V. THOMAS LANGFORD PM, JOHN WASSON PM,
KEITH WATTLES PM, MANUEL SARMIENTO, SALVATORE PETERSEN
LIBRARYCOLIN AMATO
MASONIC FORMATIONKEITH WATTLES PM
MASONIC HOMES ENDOWMENTWILLIAM HEMS III (CHAIRMAN), JOSE FERRER, FABIAN GIATTI
PHONE TREEBARRY HUGHES PM, ARMAND BALLESIL
NAVAL LODGE 872016 COMMITTEES
(Continued)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS GERALD BETTMAN PM (CHAIRMAN), CHARLES BAILHACHE,
RICK LAZIERE, PM
SCHOLARSHIPGERALD BETTMAN PM (CHAIRMAN), RICK LAZIERE PM
SMEF (ELECTED) ALBERT LAWSON (PRESIDENT), GLENN MUNKERS, JIM JAEGER,
ROLLIR CAABAY, JOSE FERRER
TRESTLE BOARD Armand Ballesil(Publisher) & Colin Amato(Editor)
TRUSTEES (ELECTED)Glenn Munkers, PM (CHAIRMAN), GUY BENJAMIN, SALVATORE PETERSEN
WEBMASTERJoaquin Loayza
YOUTH ORDERS JIM JAEGER (CHAIRMAN), WILLIAMS HEMS III,
GERALD BETTMAN, SETH THOMAS
SUNSHINE ROLLIE CAABAY (CHAIRMAN), ALBERT LAWSON PM,
HENRY BUDDING PM, PREME MONTA,
LODGE HISTORIANCOLIN AMATO
MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION AMBASSADORSBILL HEMS (CHAIRMAN)
MIKE NESMITHNATHAN WALKER
MARIO CRUZ
PROPERTY COMMITTEEMIKE NESMITH (CHAIRMAN)
TROJAN RUIZMARIO CRUZ
From the Master in the East Worshipful Armand Ballesil
FROM THE EAST
Greetngs Brethren,
It's being said, that one of the goals of our insttuton is "To make good men become beter.” Afer beter, then thepursuit excellence. Well, of course all the teaching of Masonry are directed to excellence, whether in the performanceof our duty to God, our country, our neighbor or ourselves.The contnuing efort to improve oneself is the true mark ofa Mason. We must constantly remember that in every moment of our life, in public, at work, with our family, atpleasure or even alone, we are a Mason.
The uninitated- always judge our insttuton and each of us. Missteps are always notced. This in one of their gauge towhether to join the Fraternity or just stay critcal. Before we can expect to atract good men, our conduct andreputaton in public should be refned and moderated.We must learn to conduct ourselves with due order andpropriety and it should be the duty of every Mason to be loyal to the Fraternity and be obedient to its laws. This is afundamental requirement.
The Dress Code- In many Jurisdictons, there is no mandatory dress code, but this does not mean that we shoulddisregard our appearance. Although as Masons " We regard no man for his worldly wealth....", Human societyeverywhere considers a man's outward appearance as the refecton of his inner self and attude. Let then, at all tmesyour apparel should be appropriate for the occasion. When atending a Stated Meetng, remember that the altar ofMasonry is the altar of God. Thus the clothes you would wear for your other pleasures or just a stroll in the park maynot be appropriate for work done in the Lodge room. Concerning appropriate dress, a dark business suit (or as theMaster prefers- summer atre) is ofen acceptable for a Lodge meetng.
At Tiled Meetngs- At the sound of the gavel in the East, the Ofcers and Brethren take their places and the Lodgecomes to order. This means that everyone is seated unless called up by the Worshipful Master or unless rising toaddress the Worshipful Master. In most introductons, all speaking is directed to the East. Therefore, it is improper fortwo Brother to speak to each other during an open discussion, unless directed by the Worshipful Master, and it isnever proper for two Brothers to hold a private conversaton (whispered or otherwise) in a Lodge at labor.Brothers, these are few thoughts to guide us, to beter ourselves.
Upon the Square.
Armand BallesilWorshipful MasterNaval Lodge #87
From the Senior in the West From the Junior in the SouthAs the Sun at Meridian Height
Brethren,
We are going to have our Annual Naval Lodge No.87 Day at The Range at Yolo's Sport-men's Association onApril 29th 2017. We need to be there by 0830 hours or8:30am for the non-combatant members. Be there on timefor SAFETY TRAINING. You can invite your families andfriends to join us. I need to finalize the attendees by the 21st of April so I can let the range know and also buy enoughfood and drink for our refreshment. I've invited at least adozen range officers to assist and guide us to make sure thatwe are having fun in a very safe manner. See you at therange in Apri.
Fraternally and By The Plumb,Manuel “Sam” SarmientoJunior Warden
THE SUN IS IN THE WEST As we approach the atmosphere of
renewal, change is upon us. We transition into the secondquarter of this year. We have met all the challenges thatwere ahead of us with clear vision, dedication, andcommitment to achieve nothing but the better outcome. Wecontinue to confer degrees each month and to includeproficiencies for our newly initiated and passed brothers.This is indication of progress in the making. I personallyencourage our membership to directly involve themselves inall our Lodge activities. This is the moments to step forwardand be accounted for, ask what you can contribute for thebetterment of our Lodge. We should all be proud due to thefact that we are “Masons” and most importantly we aremembers of Naval Lodge No. 87.
We initiated Bro. Evan Davis on March 16, 2017and Bro. Brando Cruz on March 30, 2017, respectively intothe Fellowcraft Degree. Congratulations to both of youbrothers. I highly encourage you both to participate in ourSchool of Instruction (SOI) to broaden your knowledge aboutMasonry in general which is scheduled every month by ourDistrict Inspector WB John Wasson. This is also a source ofvehicle that can assist you in understanding the symbolismand allegories about our Ancient Craft, and updates to ourrituals.
Quotable Quotes1] Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you put outwhen in trouble, but it is a “steering wheel” thatdirects the right path throughout.2] So a Car’s WINDSHIELD is so large & the Rearview Mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not asimportant as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead andMove on.3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few secondsto burn, but it takes years to write.4] All things in life are temporary. If going well,enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong,don’t worry, they can’t last long either.5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond!If you get a Diamond, don’t forget the Gold!Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Baseof Gold!
Lastly, I would like to thank every one of you withall my heart for assuming the responsibilities (as SeniorWarden) while I am out of the country. Your kindness andcooperation are greatly appreciated. I recognized theBrotherly Love !!!!
Fraternally,Rollie Q. CaabaySenior Warden
Twenty-four Inch GaugeThe following brethren have been reported to be incapacitated.
Please let them know that you are thinking of them.
Peter Axtman James Crane
Brad Larson Russell Parker-Taft
Stan Talbot
March Anniversaries Brother
Abeja 1Anderson 36Axtman 58Foss 50Harmon 49Hoback 52Hull 30Martinez 45Navasca 31Nickelson 29Petersen 8Renfro 33Saunders 56Sweatfield 41Thomas 1Vera 2
William A. PrattGus QuezonRey Santiago
Horia TanasescuFabian Giatti
March Birthdays Brother
Abeja 02Jones 02Gardner 04Hoback 04Brown 05Thomas 05Taft 05Throne 08Bettman 08Pamplin 09Vera 12Luna 14Broussard 18Radder 19Talbot 23Pierce 26Thomas 27Royer 29Timmons 29
2nd Degree
Armand Ballesil Barry HughesMaster Secretary18 Ford Drive 101 Temple WayAmerican Canyon CA, 94503 Vallejo CA, 94591 415-370-6537 [email protected] [email protected]
101 Temple Way Vallejo, CA 94591 (707) 644-0124 www.naval-lodge87.org tSated Meeting First Thursday of the Month April 6, 2017
To the Master, Wardens, & Members,
My Brothers after doing a check on our Fees for degrees and affiliation I have found that we are not charging enough,our current charge for degrees is $250, our actual cost are as follows:
Name Tag $ 17.00Apron 58.00Apron Calligraphy 15.00Degree Books Etc. 75.00 Includes all degrees also includes officer & lodge manuals and cipher Masonic Bible 35.00Trowel 15.00 Only engraved with Naval Lodge $87 no dates of degrees.Postage 10.00 For all three degreesMiscellaneous 200.00 All 3 degrees also maintenance & replacement for Candidate’s clothing etc. Total $ 425.00 These are actual costs to the lodge and the candidate should pay them not the lodge. In addition to these costs theGrand Lodge adds fees totaling $104 at this time but can go up from time to time. Making the total for degrees $529.Keep in mind that the costs above increase over time and should be monitored yearly.
At our current fee for degrees $250 we are losing $175 which the lodge is subsidizing for each candidate and weshouldn’t do that, so we need increase our fees. I therefor propose that Naval Lodge #87 increase our fees for degreesby $175 to make it $425 for degrees plus Grand Lodge Fees and $125 plus any Grand Lodge Fees for Affiliation. Thisamendment will be voted on at the May 4,2017 stated meeting this letter will be sent to all Members of Naval Lodge#87 on 4.7.17, per CMC 802.020 Lodge Bylaws Article IV Amendments Section 1. Thank you for your consideration inthis matter.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
Barry L. Hughes, PMSecretaryNaval Lodge #87
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