From the East Let me share this article as I have found it very inspiring. Welcoming our New Brothers by Bruce R. Galloway, Grand Master, as published from California Freemason Magazine. “When speaking of Freemasonry, we often say that we make good men better. For hundreds of years, this statement has rung true. We have welcomed men with a genuine desire to improve themselves and their communities, and with the support of Freemasonry, they have. Our history books and memories contain countless examples. As today’s stewards of Freemasonry, it is our responsibility to ensure that this tradition endures. In the same way that we envision future members’ development, we must consider the evolution of our lodges and fraternity. The brothers we welcome must be good men who will complement our lodge and Freemasonry — those who bring diversity, fresh perspectives, insight, and enthusiasm; who are as prepared to make a lasting impact in our lives as we are to make in theirs. We should know each prospect, and he should know us, long before an application is extended. We should understand why he wants to be a Mason, and he should be familiar with Freemasonry and the culture of our lodge. We can accomplish this by warmly welcoming prospects; by introducing them to our members and families; by encouraging and valuing their participation in lodge activities. In other words, we must develop a friend whom we will be excited to call a brother: a brother who will certainly become a friend.” Please note the assign potluck to bring, it is according to the first letter of your Last Name as listed below. A - E ..... Meats... Beef, Chicken, Pork , Turkey F - J ..... Drinks, Dessert, Fruits... etc... K - O .... Vegetables, Sinigang, Soup P - T ..... Noodles, Pancit ... U - Z ..... Seafood ... Upon the Square, Percival "Percy" Tiu, Worshipful Master South West Lodge No. 283 Trestleboard 1140 B Avenue, National City, CA 91950 TEL : (619) 477 – 4488; EMAIL: [email protected]; Website: http://lodge283.wpfreemason.net STATED MEETING: First Thursday of each month; 730PM 2017 SOUTH WEST LODGE OFFICERS MASTER…………………………………….PERCIVAL E. TIU (GRACE) SENIOR WARDEN………RAYMUND M. MADRIAGA (Fatima) JUNIOR WARDEN………GODFREY D. CATBAGAN (LORRAINE) TREASURER……………………….CLARITO A. DE VERA (CONNIE) SECRETARY……………………...JACOB V. BORILLO, PM (LINDA) ASSISTANT SECRETARY……….…ALAN I. AMBITO, PM (LYNN) SENIOR DEACON…………………….…RICARDO J. TOLENTINO,Jr. JUNIOR DEACON………….…LYNNNYRD G. DELAPAZ (GEREL) CHAPLAIN…………………………………MARIO S. DUMPIT (CORA) MARSHAL……………………………………….IKE M. KHAN (CRISTY) SENIOR STEWARD………………………………..ROLDAN C. MARZO JUNIOR STEWARD………………..……….EDGARDO M. SARNE, Jr. TILER………………………………VITTORIO J. CHIONG (MARIBETH) OFFICERS COACH……………….CLARITO A. DE VERA (CONNIE) Asst. OFFICER’S COACH…….Daniel O. PEPA, PM (Evangeline) 935th DISTRICT INSPECTOR…. Romulo DE VERA, PM (Lorna) SOUTH WEST MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION PRESIDENT……………………….. DIOSDADO S. LALLANA (LYDIA) VICE-PRESIDENT.………......GODFREY CATBAGAN (LORRAINE) SECRETARY……………………………....RICARDO J. TOLENTINO, Jr. TREASURER …………………........................WILFREDO ABALOS BOARD MEMBERS………………………………….. Artemio T. PACO Eliodoro M. CALACSAN Thomas S. FREESTONE Edison SINGSON Andy T. PADILLA Roldan MARZO RENTAL MANAGER………………………Wilfredo M. ROCAMORA Tel: (619) 200-6993 BUILDING MANAGER……………….............. Oscar R. CORDERO Volume 130, Issue 12 LODGE NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2017
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From the East Let me share this article as I have found it very inspiring.
Welcoming our New Brothers by
Bruce R. Galloway, Grand Master,
as published from California
Freemason Magazine.
“When speaking of Freemasonry,
we often say that we make good
men better. For hundreds of years,
this statement has rung true. We
have welcomed men with a
genuine desire to improve themselves and their communities, and with
the support of Freemasonry, they have. Our history books and memories
contain countless examples.
As today’s stewards of Freemasonry, it is our responsibility to ensure
that this tradition endures. In the same way that we envision future
members’ development, we must consider the evolution of our lodges
and fraternity. The brothers we welcome must be good men who will
complement our lodge and Freemasonry — those who bring diversity,
fresh perspectives, insight, and enthusiasm; who are as prepared to make
a lasting impact in our lives as we are to make in theirs.
We should know each prospect, and he should know us, long before an
application is extended. We should understand why he wants to be a
Mason, and he should be familiar with Freemasonry and the culture of
our lodge. We can accomplish this by warmly welcoming prospects; by
introducing them to our members and families; by encouraging and
valuing their participation in lodge activities. In other words, we must
develop a friend whom we will be excited to call a brother: a brother
who will certainly become a friend.”
Please note the assign potluck to bring, it is according to the first letter
of your Last Name as listed below.
A - E ..... Meats... Beef, Chicken, Pork , Turkey
F - J ..... Drinks, Dessert, Fruits... etc...
K - O .... Vegetables, Sinigang, Soup
P - T ..... Noodles, Pancit ...
U - Z ..... Seafood ...
Upon the Square, Percival "Percy" Tiu, Worshipful Master
South West Lodge No. 283 Trestleboard 1140 B Avenue, National City, CA 91950
STATED MEETING: First Thursday of each month; 730PM
2017 SOUTH WEST LODGE OFFICERS
MASTER…………………………………….PERCIVAL E. TIU (GRACE)
SENIOR WARDEN………RAYMUND M. MADRIAGA (Fatima)
JUNIOR WARDEN………GODFREY D. CATBAGAN (LORRAINE)
TREASURER……………………….CLARITO A. DE VERA (CONNIE)
SECRETARY……………………...JACOB V. BORILLO, PM (LINDA)
ASSISTANT SECRETARY……….…ALAN I. AMBITO, PM (LYNN)
SENIOR DEACON…………………….…RICARDO J. TOLENTINO,Jr.
JUNIOR DEACON………….…LYNNNYRD G. DELAPAZ (GEREL)
CHAPLAIN…………………………………MARIO S. DUMPIT (CORA)
MARSHAL……………………………………….IKE M. KHAN (CRISTY)
SENIOR STEWARD………………………………..ROLDAN C. MARZO
JUNIOR STEWARD………………..……….EDGARDO M. SARNE, Jr.
TILER………………………………VITTORIO J. CHIONG (MARIBETH)
OFFICERS COACH……………….CLARITO A. DE VERA (CONNIE)
Asst. OFFICER’S COACH…….Daniel O. PEPA, PM (Evangeline)
935th DISTRICT INSPECTOR…. Romulo DE VERA, PM (Lorna)
SOUTH WEST MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION PRESIDENT……………………….. DIOSDADO S. LALLANA (LYDIA) VICE-PRESIDENT.………......GODFREY CATBAGAN (LORRAINE) SECRETARY……………………………....RICARDO J. TOLENTINO, Jr. TREASURER …………………........................WILFREDO ABALOS BOARD MEMBERS………………………………….. Artemio T. PACO Eliodoro M. CALACSAN Thomas S. FREESTONE
Edison SINGSON Andy T. PADILLA
Roldan MARZO RENTAL MANAGER………………………Wilfredo M. ROCAMORA Tel: (619) 200-6993 BUILDING MANAGER……………….............. Oscar R. CORDERO
Volume 130, Issue 12 LODGE NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2017
SOUTH WEST LODGE TRESTLEBOARD DECEMBER 2017 PAGE 2 OF 4
From the West Last month Stated Meeting, the members of our Lodge have bestowed upon me the most
precious gift within their power; elected me to the station in the East as Worshipful Master. With
rare exceptions, no higher honor can come to any man, "He that is Master must serve, said by a
17th century poet and these six simple words spell out the rule and guide to success for the Master
of a Masonic Lodge.” “Serve" is the keynote; but to serve effectively requires a solid back ground
of thorough preparation. If there is a secret to a successful year in the East, it lies in the planning
thereof. My achievement as a Master will depend almost entirely upon preparations made before
the first rap of my gavel in the East. It is my great honor and humbled to be elected as Master of
South West Lodge No.283 for 2018 Masonic year. Thank you for having the confidence in me to
lead our Lodge for the ensuing year,
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to each of you, whom over the years
have taken the time to mentor, guide, support and instructed me on all things about Masonry. And with the guidance of the
Almighty I will sit in the East prepared under the initial of his name.
In a very short while, South West Lodge will be having its one hundred thirty first Installation of Officers on
December 16th, 2017 Saturday at 4:30PM. Everyone is cordially invited and hoping to see you all. One week before the
installation date, we will be very busy in preparing and finalizing the 2018 Installation of Officers, please be advise we will
be asking volunteers, working party as well as to assign their task before and during the Installation.
Also, I will be holding a meeting with all 2018 Officers which will be held in South West Lodge on December 20th
Wednesday at the Conference Room at 7:30pm.
Reminder in our December 7th Stated Meeting is a potluck, please check your names which food you are assigned
to bring and lastly, I would like to congratulate all our candidates and newly raised Master Mason, the question is when did
you first become a Mason? Your answer was in your Heart! Your travel begins in your heart.
In behalf of South West Lodge 2018 Officers we wish you all the best and Happy Holidays to all!!
On the Level, Raymund Madriaga, Senior Warden
From the South I like to extend my sincerest and warmest HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE. We
plan to travel in unison when we eventually arrive at our destined ports and indulge in Philanthropic work…while sight-seeing in the process.
While it is hard to be away from our family and friends, it is a joy to know that I can still immerse myself in the comradery of Brotherly Love right here aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. May the Great Architect of the Universe Bless us ALL..From the Brethren of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Travelers Goup…
By the Plumb, Godfrey D. Catbagan, Junior Warden
ENTERED APPRENTICE MASONS PROFICIENCY
Bro. Bryan J. Mercado November 9, 2017
Bro. Salvador I. Ramos November 16, 2017
FELLOWCRAFT MASONS
Bro. Ronald R. Banci November 22, 2017
Bro. Jose T. Monday November 22, 2017
MASTER MASON
Bro. Edwin Datuin November 15, 2017
Bro. Diosdado A. Cayabyab November 18, 2017
Bro. Romeo G. Corrales November 18, 2017
Bro. Daniel U. Onate November 29, 2017
~ SECRETARY’S CORNER ~
Brethren, DUES PAYMENT – for 2018 is equal to
$78.00 – checks address to
South West Lodge No. 283.
Mail to: South West Lodge No 283
PO Box 283
National City, CA 91951-0283
Drop by the lodge on Wednesday or Thursday at 600PM – or call
Secretary- (619) 315-1664.
SOUTH WEST LODGE TRESTLEBOARD DECEMBER 2017 PAGE 3 OF 4
Dinchel I. Adolfo 1-Dec
Eligio D. Pangilinan 1-Dec
Ricarido O. Victa 1-Dec
Joseph V. Marasigan 2-Dec
Roy K. Zimmerman 2-Dec
Clarito A. De Vera 3-Dec
Juan Rodriguez, III 4-Dec
Diosdado S. Lallana 5-Dec
Daniel O. Pepa 6-Dec
Andrew A. Apostol 7-Dec
Christopher P. De Leon 7-Dec
Charles H. Dickerhoff 7-Dec
Raffy G. Espaldon 8-Dec
Renato E. Magbitang 8-Dec
Celso B. Jimenez 9-Dec
Erren B. Noblejas 9-Dec
Roberto I. General 10-Dec
Hewes A. Bell 10-Dec
Nathoeun Chiep 12-Dec
Martin W. Keller 12-Dec
Glenn M. Miller, Sr. 12-Dec
Ernesto C. Adapon 13-Dec
Louie N. Lagliva 13-Dec
Mart Martin D. Latorilla 13-Dec
Gener D. Barbon 14-Dec
Brandon D. Ellison 14-Dec
John R. Menard 14-Dec
Dioscoro M. Puspos 14-Dec
Nonie J. Quioque 14-Dec
Rodel S Rubi 14-Dec
Gavin B. Sermona 14-Dec
Ed Morrison, Jr 14-Dec
Thomas L. Hardy 15-Dec
Bienvenido B. Pila 16-Dec
Orlando V. Baciles 17-Dec
Rodante A. Mopia 18-Dec
Grogory R. Estes 18-Dec
Buenaventura E. Syfu, Jr. 21-Dec
Bienvenido L. Tanmajo 21-Dec
Jerry D. Azurin 22-Dec
Romano V. Ochoa 23-Dec
Arturo D. Diaz 23-Dec
Arnel J. Orcino 25-Dec
Christopher M. Garrido 26-Dec
Christian M. Lleva 26-Dec
Arce M. Monsalud 26-Dec
Domingo G. Bornales 26-Dec
Ernie U. Ambrosio 27-Dec
Michael C. Liwanag 27-Dec
John V. Mamuyac 27-Dec
Elizer P. Castillones 29-Dec
David E. Gomez 29-Dec
Tomas S. De Luna 30-Dec
Oscar V. Merto 31-Dec
Benjamin F. Tumalad 31-Dec
You are cordially invited
To South West Lodge No. 283
On hundred thirty first Installation of Officers
On December 16, 2017, 430 PM
Master Raymund M. Madriaga
Senior Warden Percivla E. Tiu
Junior Warden Ralph Eric A. Banci
Treasurer Clarito A. De Vera, PM
Secretary Jacob V. Borillo, PM
Chaplain Mario S. Dumpit
Assistant Secretary Alan I. Ambito, PM
Senior Deacon Andrei R. Trillana
Junior Deacon Roldan C. Marzo
Marshal Daniel U. Onate
Senior Steward Ferdinand G. Lacurom
Junior Steward Diosdado A. Cayabyab
Organist Gil P. Deleon
Tiler Eusebio D. Hondolero
ARTICLE 5 – INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS
§805.510. INSTALLATION.
Lodge officers, including incumbents succeeding themselves in office, shall be installed
as soon as is practical after their election or appointment. There can be no installation by
proxy. The installation may be private or public. Two Lodges may participate in a joint
installation.
Lodge officers shall be installed using the Installation Ceremony for Constituent Lodges,
with the Master serving as the Installing Officer. Alternatively, by invitation of the
Master, the Installing Officer may be any qualified Past Master of any Jurisdiction. It is
not the privilege of the Master-elect to select the Installing Officer or in any way interfere
with the duty and privilege of the Master to install his successor in office, if he so
chooses. If the Installing Officer is a Past Master, the Master or a Warden of the Lodge
must be present.
Lodge officers shall hold their respective offices until their successors have been duly
elected or appointed and installed.
[Source: Section 25120 of the 1991 California Masonic Code.]
For more information, please refer to the Appendix on Grand Masters’ Decisions
