OCTOBER 2017
The Trestleboard
A publication of
Sun City Lodge # 72
F&AM
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“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you
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2017 Calendar of Events
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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Church
10A-12P
Realto Copar
1-7p
Trust-Trustee 4P
Amaranth: 6P
SC-OES: 730P Gourd Patch
2-4p
Boy Scouts: 6-8P
Oasis CHPT: 630P
St. Andrew CMDY: 9A
Boy Scouts: 6-8P
SCL#72 7P
Dinner 6p
Past Mast:830A
Job’s 7-9p
Peoria 59 OES 7:30p
Stewart Council: 630P
Stewart Council: 630P
Church
10A-12P
Job’s Tea
11:30a-5p
Church
10A-12P
Peoria 59 OES
Steak Fry 3-6p
Boy Scouts: 6-8P
Peoria OES 7:30p
Job’s 7-9p DeMolay JR
7-9p
SHOWTIME
Past Masters
Pizza Party
5-10p
Church
10A-12P
DeMolay 4-9P
Sun City OES
Mexican Fiesta
5-7p
26th D. Reh
2-4 p
SC-OES: 730P HI-12 Brd.Mtg.8A
Nile Club: 9A
Lodge Trustee10A
Church 10 am
DeMolay 4-7pm
LOP: 1230P
Boy Scouts: 6-8P
SCL#72 FC: 7P
DAR 9:30-11AM
SUN CITY # 72 LODGE
Your Lodge at a Glance
Worshipful Master Craig Montgomery 623.521.5580 [email protected]
Senior Warden Bob Cole 602.978.6640 [email protected]
Junior Warden Mark Nelson 480-253-0969 [email protected]
Secretary Richard Flinton PM 623.972.2217 [email protected]
Treasurer Michael Kennedy 623.972.2217 [email protected]
Chaplain Jack Daniel PM
Senior Deacon Kevin Baver PM
Junior Deacon Matthew A. Link
Senior Steward Cory Chavez
Junior Steward Ed Tannheimer
Alternate Stewards Andy Pratt
Marshal Michael Rial
Tyler Charles Hardy PM
Lodge Trustees - Chairman, Pat Hayes PM Members David Miller PM, Steve Wieters PM, Earl Paasch PM, Jan Lilly PM
Building Manager Jack Daniel PM 623.972.2217 [email protected]
Audit Committee Jim Rolle PM, Dan Robinson
Banquet / Event Committee, Frank Visceglie
Stewart Bikes For Books Bob Cole, Charles Hardy PM
Candidate Mentoring Pat Hayes PM, Steve Wieters PM
Trust Fund Trustees—Chairman, Hal Knowlton, Members Kevin Baver PM, Doug Robertson,
Bryan Cooper-Keeble PM. Randy Sturdevant
Lodge Ritual Director Pat Hayes PM
Lodge Website Committee David Miller PM, Craig Montgomery PM
Masonic Education
Masonic Funeral Coordination David Miller PM 623.875.2149 [email protected]
Membership Retention Pat Hayes PM
Sickness and Distress George Coxey 602.339.0997
Trestleboard Editor / Publisher Craig Montgomery, WM [email protected]
,
Brethren,
This Masonic year is coming to a close. Next month is our Annual Mee ng, where you will decide
the future of your Lodge. There are several openings on the Elected commi ees. These Trustees
look a er our building, paraphernalia and monies. We have the Lodge Trustees who oversee the
building and paraphernalia of the Lodge, the insurance policies and oversee the building manager.
Which at the me is W.B. Jack Daniel, who is doing a great job scheduling all the work that needs to
be done around the Lodge as well as dealing with scheduling the needs of the 16 organiza ons that
meet in the building. (Well done Jack. You do a great job.). There will be several posi ons open on
this esteemed board. We then have openings on the Trust Trustees. These Brothers oversee and
manage the Trust account of the Lodge. There will be two openings on this board this year. A work-
ing knowledge of the stock and bond markets would be extremely helpful, but not necessary. The
other members of the Board will teach you. Brother Michael Kennedy, our Treasurer, has informed
me that he will not seek reelec on. He has done a tremendous job for this Lodge, most of you do
not know how much me and effort he has put into the job of Treasurer. He has saved us thou-
sands of dollars on insurance and has put into effect an accoun ng system that works very well for
our specific needs. I am very sorry to see him go. Thank you Mike for doing a great job and espe-
cially for winning the financial ba les that have come up before this Lodge. We, my Brothers, now
face the very hard task of replacing Brother Mike. If you, or a Brother you know, would like to take
on this task, please let us know. Brethren, when we introduce legisla on to raise dues the Lodge is
full of Brethren, the choices to be made at the Annual Mee ng this year are far more important
than taking a few more dollars out of your wallet. I hope you find the me to a end.
Craig Montgomery
Worshipful Master
From The East
,
Just before researching this month’s ar cle, I a ended our
Brother Earl Trudy’s memorial service and while listening to
the tes monials I was reminded of something that I had
read some me ago. I revisited this and wanted to share it
with you, as I think that Earl would have liked it.
THE 34TH DEGREE
Your me on Earth, spent in service, a shining example of a Man to be. But, you’re now needed in the Heavenly
lodge, me has come for your 34th degree.
Leaving behind the ones you love, are the dues that you must pay. From afar, you can watch over them a part of
your obliga on this day.
This is the farthest you can go, the highest point of masonic life, no higher an honor can be sown in Gods Lodge,
you must now stride.
God in the east, King Solomon, in the west. They open the Lodge for you this day. You go the way as Masons be-
fore. To sit with Pride, and stand with Praise.
The Alter shows the Love you felt, Brotherhood of Man one and all, your deeds reflect like shining Gold, the jewel
you wear is none too small. You now stand before this Alter, deserving of the rest you now seek. No longer to toil
the labors of life, Grand masters wages are yours to keep.
Those of us you’ve le behind, will carry on the work for you. Your dedica on will shine for all, a memorial you
leave for all to view.
So, gather your wages, rest for now. Lay back in the shade of Gods great tree, you’ve earned the honor
now bestowed.
Sincerely and fraternally
Bob Cole
From The West
SUN CITY LODGE SHIRTS
Sun City Lodge No 72 is coordina ng an order for short sleeve collared polo shirts embossed with the Square and Compasses. The shirts
have the following features:
+ Port Authority is the shirt manufacturer;
+ Shirt is short sleeve with a collar;
+ Le breast pocket with Name above the pocket;
+ Square and Compasses with SUN CITY LODGE No 72 on the Right breast; and
+ Shirts are in Black, Blue, or White.
Price is $30.00 per shirt with payment made to SUN CITY LODGE No 72.
If you are interested in ordering a shirt, please contact Dave Miller at 602.317.6136 or [email protected]. When ordering, include:
+ your shirt size;
+ the shirt color; and
+ Name you want placed above the shirt pocket (if any).
MASONS IN HEAVEN, THE 34TH DEGREE
Originally by Paul Marshall
,
Thoughts from a Young Mason
wri en by G. Cliff Porter, 32
The other day I heard, once again, from a brother approximately 30 years my sen-ior
who told me “what young Masons want.” It was one me too many for me, and so I have put my thoughts on paper as to what a young Mason wants. A er all, I’m
34-years old and have been a Mason for 4 years—I should know!
I do not mean this to be a commentary on the division of young and old, but rather to be a proclama on of a young Mason concerning what I believe we want. This is so we might all improve our understanding of one another and pro-gress our fraternity.
It occurred to me that some may not know what young Masons really want. Worse, I think it is o en misunderstood or mis-stated. We “young Masons” or new Masons bear some of the responsibility for this. We are o en uncomfortable declaring our desires, our disappointments, and our frustra ons. And what do we do? We quietly stop appearing at mee ngs and simp-ly slip off the rolls. We return to our communi es outside the lodge disheartened with Masonry, and—unfortunately for the fraternity—we will o en share our disappointments with our friends. Sadly, we then join a group of Masons as diverse as the lodge itself: unfulfilled Masons.
Well, Brethren, I don’t intend to become an unfulfilled Mason. So here I stand. It is vital for the members of the Cra to un-derstand one another so that we can create an environment that is beneficial for all.
Ini ally, we must discuss Blue Lodge, the birth place of the Master Mason. The young man approaching the Cra today does so to supplement and add to what his church and family have already given him. A certain tugging at his soul speaks to him to seek a deeper meaning in life, in family, and in God. He researches and desires an ini a on into the esoteric and ancient quest for Truth. He requests a pe on with these hopes in mind. Why shouldn’t he? The eloquent wri ngs of Masonic scholars, in-cluding the Sco sh Rite’s Albert Pike, have hinted at the existence of such knowledge, and Masonic wri ngs abound with hints of this very thing.
What does this man find once he joins? For too many, its membership drives, one-day classes, poor and has ly planned ritual, late nights, and a push to become an officer before he is even proficient as a Master Mason. If that man has made it through the three degrees hoping that at the end of his journey some of the promises might be fulfilled, he only learns phrases like “progressive science” and “self-improvement.”Excitedly, he stands up in lodge one day or approaches a small group of breth-ren in the parking lot and explains some ideas that he has for lodge and changes he might like to see. He is immediately told, “It has never been done that way, they won’t allow it, and anyway it’s against the rules.”
He swi ly learns that they won’t allow much of anything, and worse, no one will claim to be a member of them. They are the most illusive, but most powerful members of Masonry. They are responsible for every poor, hasty, or frustra ng decision ever made, and more importantly, they rigidly enforce their number one rule: NO CHANGES.
I bring up them as it leads into discussing what they have decided the young Mason or unfulfilled Mason is looking for. I will a empt to list some of the most common things I’ve heard. Make no mistake, I am lis ng these because they are misconcep-ons, and we do not want them.
X 1. Young Masons want everything easier and faster, which leads to one-day raisings, watered down ritual, and li le or no memory work.
This simply is not true. Once I arrive at the West Gate and am permi ed entry, I want a fulfilling and life-changing experience on which I can build a be er understanding of my rela onship to my brethren and my God. I don’t mind hard work. To the contrary, and this is a big one, I want to feel like I have achieved something. I don’t want to be handed a pin, given a hand-shake, and told thank you for your small fee, and by the way, here is your membership card. I want my path to be challenging and enlightening.
X 2. Young Masons want or need low dues.
I am very willing to pay higher dues. I do, however, want a quality experience—educa onal, social, and community—for my
From The south
money. I don’t need low dues. If the fraternity does not value itself, why should I value it? Can something that comes so cheaply have real value? These are ques ons I asked myself when I saw Masonry’s low dues schedules.
X 3. Young Masons want it to be easy to get in.
I don’t want to believe that just any man could or should get in. I wish that every inves ga ons commi ee treated their as-signment with the importance it should have—if we did not worship at the altar of bigness. I already belong to the communi-ty at large, and that costs me nothing in me or money. I would like the Fraternity to be guarded and to care greatly about the men who enter it. If I am going to call a man my brother, I want to be able to trust him. I don’t trust everybody who shows up with some money in one hand, and a pe on in the other. I have seen brothers sign both lines of a pe on, as if increasing our numbers is the only thing that counts. Let us care about our fraternity enough to guard it against those who do not deserve the tle of Master Mason and brother.
These observa ons would prove of li le value, if I did not offer some solu ons and provide an explana on of how they might be applied to the Blue Lodge.
It begins with ensuring a quality Blue Lodge experience. We as Master Masons should return Masonry from a primarily social ins tu on to one that studies ancient symbolism and the truths so revealed. Encourage and allow the candidate to have a meaningful experience in the ini a ve phase of his degree work. Follow up with quality educa on and instruc on in regards to the symbolism and, more importantly, how to apply it to his life.
If the man understands what has been presented, if the degrees were done with brothers that knew and understood the work, and if each degree was treated as a special event, then the brother is not going to mind the me. Remember, it is not the speed of the educa on, but the quality of it that young and unfulfilled Masons are interested in. Bring educa on and dis-cussion to the forefront of the mee ngs, period.
You are not going to retain young Masons without real change. It is not about a gimmick or a slogan. It is about improving men within the fraternity who seek a higher understanding and deeper meaning of the Cra .
It is not going to be easy because we are asking you to imagine a Masonry many have never seen in their life me. I am asking you to see beyond your own personal experiences and allow progress in this beau ful philosophy and science of ours.
Most respec ully,
Mark Nelson, Junior Warden
Stated Meeting Dinner Menu
The ladies of the, Peoria Chapter # 59 Order of the Eastern Star,
Proudly and with great care prepare and serve the meals at the Sun
City Lodge Stated Mee ngs.
MENU: Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables and dessert
The cost for dinner is $8.00
Reservations would be appreciated at least 3 days in advance.
RSVP to: Mark Nelson E-mail [email protected] or call the lodge at 623-9722217
From the Secretary’s Desk We presently have 224 members. We have two entered apprentices and one Fellowcraft. We have two petitions for degrees to vote on. We are doing very well. Do good unto all. Our average age is 70.04.
Fraternally,
Richard Flinton
Secretary
NECROLOGY
None Reported, Praise God “Remember him before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, or the wheel broken at the well and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it”. ~ Ecclesiastes 12:6-7
Masonic tradition calls on us to aid and assist all distressed brothers, withersoever dispersed. While we are getting better at assisting our brothers, we have been neglecting our ladies and their needs. If any of you know of a sick or distressed brother or a Masonic widow in need, please call the lodge office at 623.972.2217.
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Issues of the Trestleboard can be sent directly to your e-mail. The advantage of this is that you will receive it earlier than if mailed. To receive the Trestleboard in your e-mail, please send your request and e-mail address to [email protected] or call the lodge office at 623.972.2217.
Sickness and Distress
None Reported
Masonic Anniversaries
Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to All!
Jason H. Yaffi 10/01/1927
Charles L. Reeves 10/04/1934
Richard B. Costes 10/06/1920
Joseph B. Setticase 10/06/1948
Robert L. Johnson Jr 10/06/1949
David N. Leiva 10/06/1964
William G. Wagner 10/09/1922
Kamal F. Busaid 10/09/1946
William R. Sturdevant 10/13/1988
Robert H. Wilson Jr 10/17/1929
David M. Hodgins 10/17/1941
Gary M. Bain 10/18/1947
Samuel B. Garrison 10/20/1935
Jack W. Austin 10/20/1946
Richard W. Oakley 10/21/1940
Razvan C. Dumitru 10/22/1970
Vincent T. Jones 10/23/1926
Steven C. Shroyer 10/24/1967
Martin D. Heiberg 10/25/1947
Laurence R. Iseman 10/26/1963
Lynden M. Sagen 10/31/1948
Jason H. Yaffi 10/01/1927
Charles L. Reeves 10/04/1934
Richard B. Costes 10/06/1920
Joseph B. Se case 10/06/1948
Robert L. Johnson Jr 10/06/1949
David N. Leiva 10/06/1964
William G. Wagner 10/09/1922
Kamal F. Busaid 10/09/1946
William R. Sturdevant 10/13/1988
Robert H. Wilson Jr 10/17/1929
David M. Hodgins 10/17/1941
Gary M. Bain 10/18/1947
Samuel B. Garrison 10/20/1935
Jack W. Aus n 10/20/1946
Richard W. Oakley 10/21/1940
Razvan C. Dumitru 10/22/1970
Vincent T. Jones 10/23/1926
Steven C. Shroyer 10/24/1967
Mar n D. Heiberg 10/25/1947
Laurence R. Iseman 10/26/1963
Lynden M. Sagen 10/31/1948
TRESTLEBOARD ARTICLEs or other SUBMISSIONs
Articles and other Trestleboard submissions are due no later than the 15th of the month. If your submission is not received and other arrangements have not been made, it will not be printed. All Trestleboard submissions must be sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word format, to WM. Craig Montgomery, at: [email protected]. If you have questions, please call Craig at 623.521.5580
We need current telephone numbers, addresses, and email addresses for all brothers and Trestleboard subscribers. You will be receiving the Electronic Trestleboard if we have your email address. If you require a printed copy, Please notify the Lodge Secretary, Richard Flinton at 623-972-2217.
Past Master’s fellowship
The Past Masters meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am. Location changes monthly. All Past Master are welcome. You don’t have to be a Past Master from Sun City Lodge # 72. Our purpose is to assist the Worshipful Master, the Officers, and the Lodge in general.. We also perform Masonic Funeral services when requested. Contact Dave Miller PM at 602-317-6136 to schedule our services.
SUN CITY LODGE SHIRTS
Sun City Lodge No 72 is coordina ng an order for short sleeve collared polo shirts embossed with the Square and Com-
passes. The shirts have the following features:
+ Port Authority is the shirt manufacturer;
+ Shirt is short sleeve with a collar;
+ Le breast pocket with Name above the pocket;
+ Square and Compasses with SUN CITY LODGE No 72 on the Right breast; and
+ Shirts are in Black, Blue, or White.
Price is $30.00 per shirt with payment made to SUN CITY LODGE No 72.
If you are interested in ordering a shirt, please contact Dave Miller at 602.317.6136 or [email protected]. When ordering, include:
+ your shirt size;
+ the shirt color; and
+ Name you want place above the shirt pocket (if any).
Gree ng Companions, it is great to be back at work, by that I mean our Masonic work. At our September mee ng of Oasis
Chapter Royal Arch Masons, we had the pleasure and opportunity to confer the Royal Arch Degree on Companion Ray Negus.
It was a great night of food, fellowship and ritual. I want to give special thanks to our Past Grand High Priests who were in
a endance and assisted in the conferral. First, thank you to William Anderson Gerrard Jr. Kerry Owens and Pat Hayes all who
are Past Grand High Priests for Arizona, I would also like to thank Dave Miller, who is a member of Oasis Chapter and is also a
Past Grand High Priest of Illinois. The Royal Arch Degree is a very exci ng and meaningful degree; Companion Ray is very excit-
ed to be exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Mason. Please take a look at the picture below and you will see all of our smiling
faces. In addi on to the degree work, our regular business mee ng was held a er the degree. Our new Veils arrived and were
placed in their proper places in the Lodge room. The new Veils are spectacular. Thank you Sid Leluan, of Lapel Pins and More.
We are also working on finding Brothers who are seeking more light in Masonry. If you know of one, bring him to our next
mee ng, so that we might introduce him to Royal Arch Masonry. Our next mee ng will be October 20th. As usual there will be
Potluck Dinner at 6:30PM, Educa on at 7:00PM, with the mee ng star ng at 7:30PM. It would be great to see you all there.
Excellent High Priest
Steve Wieters Oasis Chapter RAM meets on the third Friday each month.
Pot Luck. 6:30PM Educa on. 7:00PM Mee ng. 7:30 PM
St Andrew meets on the second Saturday of each month, Officers, sword and
ritual training at 7:30AM coffee & donuts 8:00AM Conclave at 9:00AM
The Sir Knights of St Andrew Commandery will be mee ng on Saturday 14 October 2017 at the Sun City Lodge #72.
Coffee and doughnuts at 8:00 AM. The Conclave opening at 9:00 AM.
Please bring in a Brother for fellowship and a meet & greet if they are interested in the Knights Templar. We will be
con nuing some interes ng educa on on "The Order of the Knights Templar", by W.F. Wilke. This is just a brief
history and book review done by James Burnes in 1829.
Oasis Chapter N0 15 Royal Arch Masons Meets at Sun City Lodge No72
Saint Andrew commandery no 17 meet at sun city lodge no72
SCOTTISH RITE WEST VALLEY LODGE OF PREFECTION The West Valley Lodge of Perfec on will be mee ng on Thursday, 05 October 2017 at the Sun City Masonic Center. All Sco sh Rite Masons are invited to a end. Lunch will be served at 12:15 PM with the mee ng scheduled for 1:30 PM. For addi onal informa on and RSVP for lunch, contact Al Wilcox at 623.556.9299 or [email protected].
Congratula ons to the following Brethren in the Phoenix Valley who have been honored by the Sco sh Rite, Southern
Jurisdic on with the following designa on:
KCCH (Knight Commander, Court of Honor) – Red Hat
William Robert Cramer Terry Alan Nichols Harold G. Knowlton II Joseph Michael Papas, Jr. Robert Stephen Lydon Allen Frank Wilcox
33 Degree (Sovereign Grand Inspector General ‐ Honorary) – White Hat
Jeffery S. Carlton James Ray Raynovic
William Anderson Garrard, Jr. L. Wilhelm Vaisman
Glynn Edward Ley
These honors are only conferred once every two years. These fine men will be honored in special ceremonies in Tucson on Saturday, 14
October 2017.
Sun city west High Twelve club Sun City High 12 Club has completed the Summer Luncheon program. Thanks to Jeff Samuelson for taking res-
erva ons and coordina ng the program.
On Friday, 13 October, at 8:00 AM, the Sun City West High 12 Club will resume monthly mee ngs. The Club mee ng begins at 8:00 AM with
breakfast at Golden Corral Restaurant, 17674 N Litchfield Drive (Corner of Grand Ave and Litchfield) in Surprise. Any Master Mason is wel-
come to join in the breakfast and mee ng. Spouses are welcome to join in the breakfast meal and a end the mee ng. The restaurant
opens at 7:30 AM and breakfast is available at that me. When paying the Golden Corral Restaurant, be sure to iden fy that you are eligible
for those a ending the Sun City West High 12 Club mee ng. At the October mee ng, there will be a presenta on on Hospice Care in the
West Valley area.
The Arizona State High 12 Club Associa on Annual Mee ng took place on Saturday, 23 September, in Tucson. There will be a report on the
mee ng at the Club mee ng on 13 October.
The Board of Directors and Club Officers will resume their monthly mee ngs on Monday, 02 October, at 8:30 AM. The mee ngs take place
at the Sun City Masonic Center. During the mee ng, there will be discussion of the upcoming ac vity for the remainder of 2017 and the first
several months of 2018. The Club members use the last several months of the year to support the local West Valley Food Pantry with a sig-
nificant dona on of rice and/or beans. Club members are also involved with suppor ng the local Salva on Army Bell Ringing ac vity at the
Wal Mart at Grand Avenue and Bell Road in Surprise.
QADESH TEMPLE NO 35 SUN CITY NILE CLUB
Welcome back to all ladies of the household,
It's been a long hot summer and now we are ready for this wonderful cooler weather and all the great things that fall brings us.
We start back with our regular mee ngs on Monday October 2nd, mee ng at 10am, and lunch at 11:15, and yes lunch is s ll just $1.00.
I look forward to seeing all you ladies again and hearing about everyone's even ul summer.
We will be having our visit from queen Martha Jones of Qadesh No. 35 on November 15th, at 11am at El Dorado. Cost just $15.00. Please RSVP Daina Montgomery 623-755-4928.
If any member of Daughters of the Nile is interested in joining Sun City Nile Club, feel free to visit us or call Daina Montgomery -President [email protected] or call 623-755-4928.
Daina Montgomery
President Sun City Nile Club
AMARANTH—NEW HORIZON COURT NUMBER 12 The members of New Horizon Chapter, Order of the Amaranth sends gree ngs to all and hope the summer heat is coming to an end!
At our mee ng in October, we’ll be honored with a visit from our Grand Lecturer, H.L.
Juanita May. She will be reviewing our work as we prepare for the Official Visit of our Grand
Royal Matron, H.L. Vernda Mone e, in November.
Also, in October, all are invited to the Court’s Annual Burger Burn. The date is Sunday, October 22, from 2:00 pm to
4:00 pm and for the cost of $10.00, you’ll get the best burger you ever “et” with all the fixin’s. Join us at the Lowry’s
place (8220 S 54th Ln, Laveen, AZ) for a GREAT me, WONDERFUL eats, and FANTASTIC friends! Please call Cynthia
at 602-499-0095 so we know to throw a pa y on the fire for you. SEE YOU THERE!
PV DeMolay Chapter is now regularly mee ng on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 4:00 PM at the Sun City Masonic Center. There will
be a mee ng on Sunday, 01 October at the Sun City Masonic Center. On Sunday, 15 October, the Chapter is planning a bowling event at
Uptown Lanes in Surprise. The bowling party is open to Chapter members and prospec ve candidates and is scheduled for 1:00 PM. The
bowling party will replace the Chapter mee ng for that Sunday.
On Saturday, 26 August, the Chapter hosted a Laser Tag event at the Sun City Masonic Center. The event developed several prospects for
Chapter membership. Special thanks to the Sun City Lodge Trustees for permi ng the use of the building and to the members of Sun City
Lodge for their generous financial support of this ac vity. Over the night/morning of Friday, 08 September/Saturday, 09 September, the
Chapter held an overnight sleepover/Game Night at the Masonic Center. In addi on to electronic and board games, the boys a ending
worked on upda ng the paraphernalia inventory.
The PV Chapter Treasurer, Laura Van Steeter, has accepted an employment opportunity in Salt Lake City and will be reloca ng. She will be
missed for her many years of service to the Chapter in a variety of posi ons, her regular support of DeMolay and of the Chapter’s ac vi es,
and her warm and friendly manner. All members of the Chapter wish her all of the best.
DeMolay is a Masonic youth organiza on for young men between the ages of 11 and 21 years of age. DeMolay Chapters confer two degrees
for membership. The members engage in a variety of service and fun ac vi es. Service events include working with adult Masonic groups
and working in local community charity events. DeMolay members enjoy social ac vi es with members of locally Masonic sponsored Rain-
bow Girl Assemblies and Job’s Daughter Bethels, as well as recrea onal events involving sports and electronic game chal-
lenges. The Chapter mee ngs are run by the youth Chapter officers with guidance from the Dad Advisor.
Currently, the following Sun City Lodge members serve on the PV Chapter Advisory Council: Jim Almrud; Dave Miller;
Craig Montgomery; and Mike Rial. For further informa on about becoming a member of DeMolay, how to become a
member of the Advisory Council, or PV Chapter mee ngs/events, contact Dave Miller at 602.317.6136 or dmil-
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Bethel #22 has been busy. We had our mee ng on the 12th and were visited by our Worshipful Master Craig Montgomery, The Worthy Matron of our Sun City OES Chapter, Daina Montgomery, and the Grand Worthy Patron, Perry Casazza. It was an honor to have visi-tors. We encourage everyone to come out to a Job's Daughter's Mee ng and see what we are about.
September 23, the Bethel had a prospect party at the Ice Rink. We stayed cool, and even some of our adults when out to show their Olym-pic ska ng skills. It was great fun, and will be dong another prospect event in the future.
September 26th, we had our Honor our Past Honored Queens night. This was a lot of fun. Our Past Honored Queens brought their special items to share and we had the opportunity to see Jobies of the past.
October 6-8th some of the bethel will be a ending the Supreme Leadership Training in Anaheim, California. This will be great fun, and can't wait to report on the experience.
Save the Date:
October 10th, we have a bethel mee ng at 7:00pm
October 22nd, we have our Halloween Tea (flyer a ached)‐ This a Witches and Warlocks brew, (men and women are invited) Tickets are $8 presale, and $10 at the door. We will have raffles, best costume (costumes are encouraged), and the symphony cket winner will be drawn.
October 24th, we have our Honor our Masons and Dads. This mee ng is at 7:00pm. We invite all Masons to a end. Our organiza on could not exist without the support of our Masons. We invite you to thank you for all you do.
Our Junior Princess is having a fundraiser- (flyer a ached) 2 ckets to the Phoenix Symphony. It is the Holiday Pops concert on December 2, 2017. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20. The drawing will be held on October 22 at the tea party.
The Senior princess is selling opportunity rickets to win a 55qt Canyon Cooler (retail value: $299.99). Tickets are $10 each (Flyer a ached) The drawing will be held on December 12, at the Bethel Mee ng.
If you know of any young ladies between the ages of 10 and 20, we invite them to come meet our young ladies.
Job's Daughters Bethel #22 Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm. You are always welcome, and we love sideliners!
For any informa on needed, please contact Ramona Cantrell at [email protected]
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From the Bee hive:
We had our first mee ng and the hive is in full swing. We meet the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30. If you know of any young ladies under the age of 10, we invite them to come have fun and learn a li le about Job's Daughters before they become bethel members.
For any informa on needed, please contact Ramona Cantrell at [email protected]
JOBS DAUGHTERS, BETHEL 22
SUN CITY CHAPTER 66 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Sun City #66 is happy to see the cooling down of the weather, as we know that soon all of our winter visi-tors will be back to spend time with us in chapter and at all of the events we have planned for the year.
We Welcome everyone to join us at our Mexican Fiesta on October 21st, 2017 from 5 to 7 pm at the lodge, Cost just $10.00per person, looking forward to everyone coming out and making new friends and catching up with the old friends, all ages are invited along with all Organizations, friends and family.
Sun City #66 will be having Initiation on October 17th, 2017 for 3 Initiates , all OES members are encouraged to come out and welcome our new members.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining Eastern Star please contact Daina Montgom-ery WM 623-755-4928 or Email [email protected] or Contact the Craig Montgomery WP 623-521-5580 or Email [email protected].
Sandy Munster
Sun City #66
Order of the Eastern Star
Peoria CHAPTER 59 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Hello to all from Peoria Chapter #59, OES. A er a summer "off" (we s ll a ended Grand Chapter and had LOTS of fun during these last couple of months) the Chapter has started up again with mee ng, ac vi es and such. Two mee ngs will be held in October. On 10/11, our Chapter will be honoring all (not just from our Chapter) Past Ma-trons and Past Patrons of OES. And, on 10/25, we will be honoring our Star Point Officers. Our Worthy Matron, Lois Davis, is celebra ng Christmas all year thru, so members of the OES are encouraged to dress in their Christmas fin-ery and join our fun group. For the general public, Peoria Chapter will be holding out Semi-Annual Steak Fry in October. If you've been to one before, you know how GOOD the steaks are and the BARGAIN you get for the price ($12.00)! The date is Saturday, October 15th, from 3:00 un l 6:00 pm. The menu is a great (generous) cut of steak, baked potato, salad, baked beans, rolls, bu er, dessert and iced tea or coffee. Bring you family, friends, prospec ve members, join the fun and have great food in great company! Contact our Secretary, Kathy Pierson (480-563-9953) for more informa on and for reserva ons. We hope to see you there!
Ad space is now available on the Trestleboard. You may purchase a business card
size for $120 for one year, or a larger ad for $200 for one year. (11 issues) Please
support our Brothers and Friends of the Lodge who advertise in our Trestleboard.
Contact: Steve Wieters 623-297-6900 [email protected]
Mailing Address
SUN CITY LODGE # 72
F. & A.M.
P.O. Box 1353
Sun City, Arizona 85372
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Permit No. 45 Sun City, AZ
Non-Profit Org.
Telephone: 623.972.2217 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Mon / Wed / Fri – 9AM -1 PM
We’re on the Web! http://suncitymasoniclodgeno72.com
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Physical Address
SUN CITY LODGE # 72
F.& A.M.
18810 North 107th Avenue
Peoria, Arizona, 85373
