HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

JULY 12^TH , 2002 - 7:00 P.M.

VISITATION to HILLSBOROUGH LODGE NO. 25

JULY 16^TH, 2002

3^RD SATURDAY BREAKFAST

JULY 20^TH and AUGUST 17^TH , 2002

8:00 A.M. TIL 10:00 A.M.

FUND RASING SPAGHETTI DINNER

JULY 28^TH , 2002 - 11:30 A.M. TIL 2:00 P.M.

5^TH TUESDAY FAMILY NIGHT DINNER

JULY 30^TH, 2002

2002 Lodge Officers

WORSHIPFUL MASTER     Gary Payne - 961-0035

SENIOR WARDEN               William Stuart - 287-1112

JUNIOR WARDEN               Chuck Hamm - 920-7224

TREASURER                        Douglas Fusco - 926-7022

SECRETARY                        Stephen Edson - 961-5289

CHAPLAIN                           Lewis McCaffrey- 837-5892

SENIOR DEACON                Brian King - 289-8180

JUNIOR DEACON                Greg Palmer - 839-0727

SENIOR STEWARD             Larry Powell - 884-9663

JUNIOR STEWARD             Jerry Torgerson - 837-0169

MARSHAL                            Robert Moore - 964-5555

TYLER                                   Melvin Schnoor - 933-7172

From The EAST

Dear Brethren:

Since our last trestle board, we've had 2 Enter Apprentice Degrees and 1 Fellowcraft Degree. Brothers who came out enjoyed the fun. We have 2 Enter Apprentice Degrees coming up in July. Call the lodge for dates!

                                      HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

We will not have practice on Thursday, July 4th.

                                       FAMILY FUND NIGHT!!

SPECIAL NOTE: We will be having a drawing for a free GET-AWAY WEEKEND at a 4 star hotel during our FAMILY FUN NIGHT on July 12th at 7:00 p.m. We will have Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, Cards, Puzzles, Billiards, Scrabble and many other board games. Feel free to bring other games of your choice!!! Also feel free to invite friends and neighbors!! Hot Dogs, Popcorn and drinks will be provided. You are welcome to bring other snacks if you wish. There was a great turn out on our last fun night so please come and be prepared to have fun.

                                         VISITATION NIGHT

We will be DARK on July 16th. We will be going to Hillsborough Lodge to visit. Meet at the lodge at 6:00p.m. They will serve dinner at 6:30p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:15p.m. Please wear your lodge shirts.

                                          FUND RAISER!!

OUR OWN BROTHER CHUCK'S SECRET HOMEMADE SAUCE & MEATBALLS

will be served on July 28th, for our Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser. We will be having spaghetti, salad, bread, desert, tea and coffee. The time will be 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and tickets will be a donation $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 and under. Tickets will also be available at the door.

                                        CONDOLENCE & SYMPATHY

Our condolence and sympathy goes out to P.M. Robert Luse's family. We had his funeral at the lodge on June 10th. What a nice fraternal turn out of his Brothers. Brother Luse served our lodge as Secretary for 15 years. He will be missed.

Fraternally,

Gary L. Payne WM

e-mail to wmaster@fellowship265.org

From The WEST

Well time is flying by, children out of school. We are still looking for old and new members, so if you haven’t to lodge lately we are here for you. If you have a dues card you’re welcome to your lodge. Any one of the brothers will let you in and help you with what you need

In Fellowship,

William G. Stuart SW

From The SOUTH

Brothers, I want to extend a big thanks to all the appendant organizations for their support at all of our events. If it were not for their support we would not have successful events. It is a shame that our support has to come outside the lodge brothers. Remember your obligation brothers.

Fraternally,

Chuck Hamm JW

e-mail to jwarden@fellowship265.org

From The Lodge Instructor

AN IMPORTANT REQUEST!

Brethren:

            In assuming the responsibilities of Instructor about 10 years ago, I have found it increasingly difficult to assemble enough members together at any one time in hopes of producing a reasonable facsimele of a well defined DEGREE TEAM. Of the faithful that do show up for weekly practice sessions, most find themselves doing more than one part, which just will not work come degree night. I usually find myself searching about. that night for “FILL-IN BODIES” from the gallery. I will not dwell on the circumstances causing this situation, as you’ve heard the reasons why many times over.

            It is my desire to form a well practiced and knowledgeable Degree Team for all three degrees. One for the E.A., one for the F.C. and a combination of those for the M.M.. I would prefer members of Fellowship Lodge to fill the required positions. Requirements would be your ability to attend regular Thursday night practice sessions, most every time. Actual Degree work will be the only theme, as opening and closing will be handled by the current officers. You will be given one position to learn and do well. As some are more involved, we ca pick and choose a spot that you feel more comfortable and best suit you abilities. The practice sessions are the means to be taught new, re-learn what you “used to know” and conform that into today’s floor work.

            I know we have brothers living within driving distance to the Lodge being more or less retired from a 40hr.work week that can contribute a couple of hours a week for practice. My concern is WILL YOU!!

THERE IT IS. You have it. My one time only request for help. I WANT YOU

            Without it, I’m afraid under current circumstances, it may become necessary to have another lodge provide us courtesy degree work in the near future. Please contact the Secretary or the worshipful master if you feel the desire to contribute in this matter.

H. Larry Powell 

From The Secretary’s Desk

Delinquent dues notices went out to those that have not paid their dues yet.

Congratulations go out to Douglas Fusco who got a Grand Lodge appointment this year. Doug will be the Public Education and citizenship committee chairman for our district.

Fraternally,

Stephen D. Edson P.M., Sec.

July Birthdays

3^rd William ely, 4^th Benjamin Zimmer III, 5^th Fred Lawrence Jr., 6^th John Greenslade, 7^th Maurice Neal, Robert Waters, 8^th James Blanton, Clifton Curry Jr., William Decelle, 9^th Willie Ray Starling, 10^th Francis Chelena, Carrelton Hess, 11^th Rudolph Aussner, Dale Greenslade, 12^th Jacob Buchman, 13^th Dennis Marvicsin, 14^th Donald Forino, 15^th James Snow, 16^th David Cooper, 17^th Wallace Butler, John Ray, James Shaw, 18^th Gilber Lucas, Robert Schmauss, 21^st Ronald Donalson, Edward Noland, 23^rd Kenneth Andrews, 24^th Harvey Frizzell Jr., 25^th James Kennedy, 26^th Paul Courtney, 27^th Albert McClellend, 28^th Delmar McDonald, 29^th Spain Hall Jr., Charles Hefner, 30^th Merrill Willis

August Birthdays

1^st William Stuart, 2^nd Gary Smith, Joe Villareal, 3^rd Robert Greene, Tommy Lanier, 4^th George Blatt Jr., 5^th Martti Rahi, 6^th Rolland Dickensheet, 7^th Joseeph Fiasco Jr., 9^th Melvin Schnoor, 10^th Lewis Mccaffrey, Richard Reynolds, Albert Velasco Sr., 11^th Stephen Edson, 12^th Lee Greenslade, 13^th Lynn Davis, Henry Lynn Jr., Robert Mccormack, 14^th Thomas Crumpton, Gregory Palmer, Steven Wilson, 15^th James Golden, Howard Gray, Harry Lyle, Donald Mckee, 16^th Dixon Fender, Douglas Fusco, Charles McBride, 18^th Carle Behnke, Grover Clemmons, Robert Everhart Jr., 19^th George Blenkhorn Jr., 21^st Gary Garrett, Clerence Henrichs, Edward Vega, 22^nd Herschel Denton Jr., William Gay, Joseph Lower, 23^rd Sidnet Bounds, John Dansby, 24^th Laurence Smith, 25^th Henry Fernandez, 26^th Tilmer Barger, James Bickel, 28^th William O’Neal, 29^th Billy Baker, Gary Macdonald, John Morris, 31^st Arthur Christy Jr., Charles Parker

Deaths for 2002

James P. Calhoun                   March 2, 2002

Jeter G. Wood                         March 26, 2002

Richard Casanueva                 March 29, 2002

William J. Berkhan                 April 3, 2002

Lawrence E. Henry                 May 16, 2002

O. Robert Luse                       June 5, 2002

Clifford H. Woodham            June 14, 2002

Petitions

Paul Cooper

Sampson Paul R. Cooper

Initiations

Elmer T. White (Tom)

Passed

Robert L. Shufford

Raised

REMEMBER THE 3^RD SATURDAY BREAKFAST’S

JULY 20^TH, 2002 and AUGUST 17^TH, 2002

Family Fun Night

JULY 12^TH, 2002

Family Night Dinner

JULY 30^TH, 2002

July Calendar

August Calendar