Greetings from the East

I want to thank you again for your support as we,

the officers of your lodge, continue to grow in our

newly elected and appointed positions. We strive to

do our best as we discover further light.

Brothers, please check your wallets to ensure you

have your 2013 dues cards. With all the activity of the past two months it might be possible that you

missed your dues notice or even misplaced it. Let it

be known that without your current dues card you could and will be excluded from Masonic activi-

ties.

I am happy to inform the Craft that we now have

five new brothers on the side line. Brothers Anwar F. Ajib, Trent L. Dimond, Shawn R. Doolittle,

Peter A. Fazio, and Petar Sibinkic have been raised

to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Make sure to welcome these newly raised brothers when

you see them next and let’s not forget to thank

R:.W:. Gerry Goacher for the time he has dedicated as their Catechism Instructor. Br. Joscelito Da

Silva was raised as a courtesy to Phoenix Lodge

No. 346 that wonderful day also. Congratulations

Brothers all on achieving that special milestone in your

Masonic history.

I want to ask the craft that any entries for the Trestle-

board or idea he may wish to share, send them to us no later than the 15th of the month for inclusion in the

following month’s communication. Also, look to the

calendar for important dates on upcoming events.

I do want to make mention that our Br. Secretary

R:.W:. Bill Burris has been ill this past month. Let us

show our support for this wonderful Brother who has

been so good to the lodge. Please, if you can, show

your support in any manner that you are able. Be it a phone call, a card, an email, a visit or just a moment to

say a prayer. We look forward to seeing R:.W:.Bill

back in lodge with that wonderful smile and heartfelt

laugh. We miss you R:.W:.! Get Well Soon!!!

Fraternally,

Br. Juan de la Rosa

Worshipful Master

From the East

2160 MAIN STREET SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34237

Sarasota Lodge #147

F.& A.M

Inside this issue:

From the East 1

From the West 2

From the South 3

Masonic Education 2

York Rite Messenger 4

DeMolay Messenger 5

Master Mason Association 4

Officer Contact 5

Items of Note 2

February Trestleboard

Sickness & Distress

Brethren, please report any sickness or

distress among the craft to our Chaplain:

Bill Merritt (941)-346-7803

siesta8710@comcast.net

**Requests for Masonic Funeral

Services**

Call R:.W:. Jerry Goacher (941) 923-2665

Lodge Representative , Andrew Gluchov

407-765-4447

Lodge Calendar

February 2013

Tue 12th 7:30pm Stated Communication Master Mason Proficiency

6 Brothers w/ R:.W:. Goacher followed by a

DeMolay Presentation

6:30pm Dinner Served

Tue 26th 7:30pm Stated Communication

6:30pm Dinner Served

Thu 28th 6:45pm Master Mason Association Meeting and

7:30pm School of Instruction - Englewood Lodge #360

Stated Meetings on 2nd and 4th Tuesday– Dinner served @ 6:30pm

Degree Team Practice @ 5:30 pm on Stated Meeting Nights

Sarasota Lodge #147

F.& A.M

Greetings from the West

My Brothers,

I extend my sincere appreciation to all the brothers and their families for attending our installa-

tion of officers. Not only was the event well attended but fellowship was had by all. A hearty

thank you to all the brothers, especially the Widow’s Sons, for participating in the Master Ma-

son degree; without you, this degree would not have been possible.

At our first stated meeting the Worshipful Master presented the lodge budget for 2013 which

was voted and passed by the craft. Given there was much deliberation, lodge committees for

2013 were not discussed, therefore there is still time for any brother to volunteer his services for any committee for the good of the

order. With that said Brothers, we are also looking for a few good men! No, we’re not recruiting for the Marine Corps., but rather

some Brothers within the craft to mentor newly initiated brothers. This month we will be balloting on a few petitions, which means

the following month we could be initiating some well recommended men. If you are interested, please see our Lodge Instructor,

R:.W:.Jerry Goacher or either of the Wardens.

Fraternally,

Damian Ostermeyer

Senior Warden

From the West

IN FELLOWSHIP My foot to thy foot, however thy foot may stray, Thy path for my path, however dark the way. My knee to thy knee, whatever be

thy prayer; Thy plea my plea, in every need and care. My breast to thy breast, in every doubt or hope; Thy silence mine too,

whatever thy secret's scope. My strength is thy strength, whenever thou shalt call; Strong arms stretch love's length, through

darkness, toward thy fall! My words shall follow thee, kindly warning, fond, Through life, through drear death-and all that lies

beyond

By BRO. C. M. BOUTELLE (From The Builder, Anamosa, Iowa, November, 1915)

Masonic Education

Items of Note

There are parts of a ship which taken by themselves would sink. The engine would sink. The propeller would sink. But when the

parts of a ship are built together, they float. So with the events of my life. Some have been tragic. Some have been happy. But

when they are built together, they form a craft that floats and is going places. And I am comforted. -Ralph W. Sockman

“We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable

action in your community…men who are endeavoring to be better citizens…

[and] to make a great country greater. This is the only institution in the world

where we can meet on the level all sorts of people who want to live rightly.”

Harry S. Truman-President of the United States

From the South

Sarasota Lodge #147

F.& A.M

Living Past Masters

Greetings from the South

February is upon us and love is in the air with Valentine’s on the 14th. It’s another

opportunity to remind all brothers that they are welcome to join us at lodge and will

receive the fellowship and brotherly love we have all been raised with.

Our Stewards will have meals prepared before each meeting for your enjoyment. For

our first meeting on the 12th, they will be making chili with beans, fries, and salad.

For our second meeting on the 26th, they will have a pasta dish prepared. For those

who don’t know, one of our nation’s founding fathers and well known Masons,

George Washington, has a birthday on February 22nd. In honor of the story of

George and the cherry tree, we will have a cherry-related dessert as well. Don’t miss

out on the good food our Stewards are making!

At our February 12th meeting, our Masonic sponsored youth at the new Sarasota

Chapter of the Order of DeMolay will have a representative there to tell us about the

Order of DeMolay, its national history, a little history about the original Sarasota

chapter, and what the boys are up to and how we, as the sponsoring home lodge, can

help continue to raise good young men into bright new Masons. The chapter current-

ly meets at Sarasota Lodge on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm. All Master Masons

are welcome to attend.

As always, the Master Mason Association will meet on the 4th Thursday. This time,

it will be at Englewood Lodge #360 starting at 6:45pm. All Master Masons are wel-

come to attend to get together and learn what is going on within our district.

‘Fraternally,

Andrew Gluchov

Junior Warden

Robert E. Morris 1957

Joseph H. Gould* 1958

William G. Wolf* 1971

Robert L. Kennedy 1972

Gordon E Burghardt, Jr. 1974

Clyde Lonicker* 1976

Russell B. Glendinning* 1980

Joe R. Hembree 1981

Louis L. Alderman, Sr. 1983

James W. Walker 1984

Donald J Stilley** 1985

Walter R. McCracken III 1986

Terry L. Winkel 1987

Santos Sepulveda 1988

Steven D. McMahon 1989

Norris C. Baxter 1990

Jan K. Galbreth 1991

Jerry DeBusk 1993

Owen B. Blount, Sr. 1994

Charles T. Hutton* 1995

William L. Burris*** 1996

Luther T. Whitaker 1997

Edward L. Jordan* 1998

Harold F. Fultz 2000

Gerald E. Goacher*** 2001

Stephen A. Yarbrough 2002

Gilbert Fernandez 2004

Frank S. Albinson*** 2005

John D. Powell 2006

William S. Paterson 2007

Norman Cyphers** 2008

James Godshall 2009

Drew Wormington 2010

Brian Johnston 2011

Jim Gillett 2012

**Served as District Instructor *** Served as both DI and DDGM *Past District Deputy Grand Master

Sarasota Lodge #147

F.& A.M

& District School of Instruction

2013

February 28 Englewood #360

March 28 Sarasota #147

April 25 Phoenix #346

May 23 Sarasota #147

All Master Mason Association meetings will

start promptly at 6:45pm followed by District

School of Instruction at 7:30pm.

Trinity Commandery No.16

Knights Templar

Conclaves held First Thursday of each month (dark July &

August)

January, March, May, September, November @ Braidentown

Lodge No. 99, 520 30th Ave W, Bradenton

February, April, June, October, December @ Venice Lodge

No. 301, 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice

Next Conclave–February 7, 2013 7:30pm (6:30 Supper)

Sarasota Chapter No. 35

Royal Arch

Masons Convocations held Second Thursday

of each month (dark June, July & August)

Sarasota Lodge No. 147, 2160 Main Street, Sarasota

Next Convocation– February 14, 2013 7:30pm

Venice Council No. 41 Royal & Select

Masters

Assemblies held Third Friday each month (dark August)

Venice Lodge No. 301, 118 E. Venice Ave, Venice

Next Assembly February 15, 2013 7:30pm

Bradentown Council No. 9 R. & S.M. Assemblies held Third Thursday each Month at Braidentown

Lodge No. 99 (dark June, July, August)

Next Assembly February 21 , 2013 7:30pm

York Rite Messenger

Master Mason Association

Preferred Dress Code for Lodge Meetings

Business Casual is preferred for Called and Stated

Meetings.

Officers: White Jackets For Degree Work

Don't forget your name tag!

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Sarasota Lodge #147

F.&A.M

Trestleboard Sponsors

Square Norm Cyphers

Joe H. Gould

Kenneth Dean

Jerry Goacher

Merle Lilly

Thanks to our current Trestleboard sponsors

The following sponsorships are available

Plumb: $5 to $20

Level : $21 to $35

Square : $36 to $50

Simply contact any officer about becoming a sponsor. If you’d

like to send a check, please make a note of Trestleboard Sponsor

on the check.

Get involved in your Lodge

There are several opportunities to assist with the ac-

tivities of the lodge. We’re looking for catechism in-

structors, degree team members, committeemen and

general assistance.

If you are interested, please contact one of

your officers.

Worshipful Master

Juan de la Rosa

5104 54th St. W.

Bradenton, FL 34210

941-586-0541

Delarosaj71@yahoo.com

Senior Warden Junior Warden

Damian Ostermeyer Andrew Gluchov

7061 15th St E 4767 Travini Circle #101

Bradenton, FL 34243 Sarasota, FL 34235

941-266-3014 407-765-4447

dojo_71@yahoo.com havokxl200@gmail.com

Treasurer Secretary

R:.H:. Norman Cyphers R:.W:. William L. Burris

4072 Webber St. 2290 Waldemere St.

Sarasota, FL 34232 Sarasota, FL 34239

941-379-5269 941-366-3266

ncyphers@comcast.net Wlb2290@comcast.net

Officers

DeMolay Greetings from DeMolay

The Chapter has just returned from

Mini-Conclave in Cocoa Beach. As a

Chapter we earned the Sportsmanship

Award and it now hangs proudly in the

lodge.

Sarasota Chapter also participated in

Basketball, Flag Football and Chess.

Our upcoming events include our second Chapter Installation

of Officers on February 9th @ 1pm. All Masons and their

Families are welcome to attend. We also have a Stated Meet-

ing on February 7th @ 7:30pm.

Thank you for your continued support!

Keaton Mendieta Senior Councilor

tigerfang589@hotmail.com

Degree Work

Brothers Trent Dimond, Petar Sibinkic, Peter

Fazio, Shawn Doolittle and Anwar Ajib will be

doing their Master Mason Proficiency February

12th.

Turn Off Cell Phones in Lodge!!

Please respect our lodge and your brothers by turn-

ing off your cell phone while in lodge. There will be

$5 donation to the charity box if your phone rings

during open lodge.