Manatee Lodge No. 31 402 15th Street East Issue 2014-8 Bradenton, Florida 34208 August 2014 Florida Grand Lodge Officers MWDanny R. Griffith, Grand Master RWAllen Sorbie, DDGM RHRon Baber, District Instructor Manatee Lodge No. 31 2014 Officers Worshipful Master WJoe Fenton 941-232-5031 Senior Warden John Steiner 941-232-4927 Junior Warden Doug Dobbs 941-545-1726 Treasurer WMike Olson, PM 941-361-3084 Secretary RHGeorge Benjamin, PM 941-713-7856 Chaplain Stan Preston 941- 792-6167 Marshal WLes Ruggiero, PM 401-338-4205 Senior Deacon Kyle Bachman 941-518-6081 Junior Deacon Tom Carter 941-993-7911 Senior Steward Brody Katt 941-704-9567 Junior Steward Matt Steiner 941-742-8784 Tyler RHRon Baber, PM 941-748-7938 Assistant Tyler Ken Ammons 941-795-4535 Lodge Instructor RHRon Baber, PM 941-748-7938 Funeral Committee WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-756-6298 Publicity Chairman WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-756-6298 Lodge Chef Ed Kieffer 941-313-6760 Assistant Chaplain WGeorge Vomvoris, PM 941-756-6298 Question: Can I solicit a friend to join the Craft? The answer to that question is ‘yes, and no’. Until recent years, any type of solicitation for mem- bership in the Fraternity was strictly prohibited and frowned upon. Anyone seeking to become a Mason was always required to make ‘the first move’ toward obtain- ing an application. Essentially, this is still basically true in the sense that all must join our ancient Craft of their own freewill and accord without any undue influence. However, contrary to the opinion of some, we are not a secret society. Our meeting times, officers, and activi- ties are openly advertised, and our buildings are well- marked and quite visible. And there are many legitimate ways in which we can ’encourage’ men to become inter- ested in membership without improper direct solicitation. One very effective method is to wear your Lodge shirt in public as much as possible. This will often lead to comments and opportunities to explain the Fraternity, its purpose and workings, and method of joining. And, cer- tainly, every member should always have a petition on hand to give out to any who show interest in membership. Also, the Secretary of the Lodge has numerous infor- mation tracts and a short DVD available to give out which gives an excellent overview of the Fraternity and the method of obtaining membership in it. This video as well as printable petitions are also available at our Web- site at www.manateelodge31.org. Many Brothers carry Lodge business cards with them which can be given out to individuals expressing interest in joining the Fraternity. However, all of these excellent tools are only as good as the number of Brothers taking advantage of them and getting them into the hands of prospective members. The membership of our Fraternity is very diverse in occupa- tions, backgrounds, age, and cultures. Consequently, our opportunities to display our Craft and its virtues are al- most endless. In short, don’t hide your Fraternity from the commu- nity. Visibility and publicity is a key ingredient in mem- bership growth. Get out there and be seen! Growth will follow naturally.
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Manatee Lodge No. 31 402 15th Street East Issue 2014-8 Bradenton, Florida 34208 August 2014
Florida Grand Lodge Officers
MW Danny R. Griffith, Grand Master
RW Allen Sorbie, DDGM
RHRon Baber, District Instructor
Manatee Lodge No. 31 2014 Officers
Worshipful Master W Joe Fenton
941-232-5031
Senior Warden John Steiner
941-232-4927
Junior Warden Doug Dobbs
941-545-1726
Treasurer W Mike Olson, PM
941-361-3084
Secretary RH George Benjamin, PM
941-713-7856
Chaplain Stan Preston
941- 792-6167
Marshal W Les Ruggiero, PM
401-338-4205
Senior Deacon Kyle Bachman
941-518-6081
Junior Deacon Tom Carter
941-993-7911
Senior Steward Brody Katt
941-704-9567
Junior Steward Matt Steiner
941-742-8784
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 WGeorge Vomvoris, PM
941-756-6298
Publicity Chairman WGeorge Vomvoris, PM
941-756-6298
Lodge Chef Ed Kieffer 941-313-6760
Assistant Chaplain WGeorge Vomvoris, PM
941-756-6298
Question: Can I solicit a friend to join the Craft?
The answer to that question is ‘yes, and no’.
Until recent years, any type of solicitation for mem-
bership in the Fraternity was strictly prohibited and
frowned upon. Anyone seeking to become a Mason was
always required to make ‘the first move’ toward obtain-
ing an application. Essentially, this is still basically true
in the sense that all must join our ancient Craft of their
own freewill and accord without any undue influence.
However, contrary to the opinion of some, we are not
a secret society. Our meeting times, officers, and activi-
ties are openly advertised, and our buildings are well-
marked and quite visible. And there are many legitimate
ways in which we can ’encourage’ men to become inter-
ested in membership without improper direct solicitation.
One very effective method is to wear your Lodge
shirt in public as much as possible. This will often lead to
comments and opportunities to explain the Fraternity, its
purpose and workings, and method of joining. And, cer-
tainly, every member should always have a petition on
hand to give out to any who show interest in membership.
Also, the Secretary of the Lodge has numerous infor-
mation tracts and a short DVD available to give out
which gives an excellent overview of the Fraternity and
the method of obtaining membership in it. This video as
well as printable petitions are also available at our Web-
site at www.manateelodge31.org.
Many Brothers carry Lodge business cards with them
which can be given out to individuals expressing interest
in joining the Fraternity.
However, all of these excellent tools are only as good
as the number of Brothers taking advantage of them and
getting them into the hands of prospective members. The
membership of our Fraternity is very diverse in occupa-
tions, backgrounds, age, and cultures. Consequently, our
opportunities to display our Craft and its virtues are al-
most endless.
In short, don’t hide your Fraternity from the commu-
nity. Visibility and publicity is a key ingredient in mem-
bership growth. Get out there and be seen! Growth will
follow naturally.
Sickness & Distress
Please let our Chaplin, Master, or Secretary know of any who are sick or in need so that
the Lodge can respond accordingly. Without Brothers reporting cases of distress,
there is usually no other way we can know when our help or support is needed.
And as always, please keep all those in sick-
ness and distress in your thoughts and prayers.
Perpetual Members
Mark A. Atkinson 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 Joseph K. Fenton
Earl M. Grimes 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
There will be no Stated Meeting on September 1, 2014 in observance of
the Labor Day Holiday
All Brothers are requested to invite their wives to dine with us on the 3rd Monday in August. The Order of the Eastern Star will be making a presentation about the struc-
ture and purpose of the Organization. This will provide an excellent opportunity
for member’s wives (and girlfriends) to learn about the OES and to meet and get
to know its members better. Please RSVP Doug Dobbs.
The Special Olympics will be having their annual Bowling Tournament from 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 27 2014, at Cortez Lanes. They will need as much help as possible. If you can help
out, please see Bill Dunning, Bill Dalgarno, or Doug Dobbs for more info.
The craft voted to raise our potluck dinner
to $10.00 and the whole dinner will be provided by the lodge.
Masonic Birthdays
Ernest A Calande 8/1/1994 Kenneth C Terryberry 8/8/1963
Charles M Brown, Jr 8/9/1976 Joshua L Baumgard 8/19/2006
Parker R Biery 8/19/06 Gire D Hill 8/19/2006
Freddie A Augustin 8/21/1967 Arnold R Stanaland 8/21/1967
William H Nuttle 8/24/1948 Richard A Cade 8/25/1975 Braxton R Ezell 8/27/1979
Thank you to our Trestle Board Business Sponsors!!
BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE AND SUPPORT THE TRESTLE BOARD. FOR ONLY $25, YOUR LISTING WILL RUN FOR ALL OF 2013!
SEND CHECK AND YOUR DESIRED LISTING INFORMATION TO: Manatee Lodge #31, P.O. Box 9304, Bradenton, FL 34206
or bring them to the lodge and see the Worshipful Master, Secretary, or Trestleboard Editor
The following men have submitted Petitions for the Three Degrees of Masonry to be read in Lodge: None at this time The following men have submitted Petitions for the Three Degrees of Masonry and are currently under investigation: William Allen Dickey, III, and Zachary Joseph Humphries, The following Brothers have submitted a Petition for Affiliation and are currently under investigation: None at this time. Candidates to be balloted upon: None at this time Candidates to be initiated: None at this time. Brothers preparing for EA Proficiency: Warren Glenn Bergstressor, II, Jason Michael Bileth, John Michael Cronen, John Alderman Freeman, III, Tracey Junior Martin, James A. Miller, and Dennis Warren Neihart. Brothers to be Passed: Richard K. Benn and Donald Ray Simmons. Brothers preparing for FC Proficiency: None at this time Brothers to be Raised: None at this time Brothers preparing for MM Proficiency, pursuing their Apron: James Jackson Albritton, James McConnell Bell, Lazaro Diaz, Robert I. Hammer, Steve Hopkins, Nicholas Jared Ierulli, Anthony Thomas McNair, Michael Albert Rogers, and Chadwick Terrell Brothers recently presented their Masonic Apron: Derek James Berry, Matthew Steven Steiner
$10 Ribeye Steak Dinner Typically includes: mushrooms & onions,
mashed potatoes w/ gravy, vegetable,
tossed salad, & dessert.
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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