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NAVAL LODGE No. 87
VISION STATEMENTAttracts and brings together good men of diverse generational,
racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds for self-improvement,
friendship, and service; because, we provide an authentic
initiatory experience and engaging education programs based on
a tradition of living and animate speech to effect a personal
transformation that inspires each man to a principle driven way
of life based on brotherly love, relief and truth.
Publisher: Worshipful. Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento
Cell Phone: (707) 290-9260
e-mail: [email protected]
Editor: Barry Hughes, PM
Cell Phone: (707) 333-7866
e-mail: barryhughes@global .net
Vallejo Masonic NewsFriend to Friend, Brother to Brother
September 2019
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MASTER Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento (Mallene)
CP: (707) [email protected]
SENIOR WARDEN
Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas (Vera “Max”)
CP: (707) 980-0372
[email protected]
JUNIOR WARDEN
Trojan “Troy” Ruiz (Ludmilla “Lulu”)
CP: (707) 342-6644
[email protected]
TREASURER
Mario Cruz (Alejandra)
CP: (707) 373-2030
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Barry Hughes, PM (Judy)
CP: (707) 333-7866
[email protected]
SENIOR DEACON
Guy Benjamin (Heidi)
CP: (707)246-0949
[email protected]
JUNIOR DEACON
Dennis Timmons
CP: (415)606-1938
[email protected]
SENIOR STEWARD
Delfin Dominguez (Lydia)
CP: (707) 319-1795
[email protected]
JUNIOR STEWARD
Nathan “Nate” Walker (Roslyn)
CP: (707) 980-4918
[email protected]
MARSHALL
Brando Cruz (Marion)
CP: (707) 853-3034
[email protected]
CHAPLAIN
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM (Dana)
CP: (707) 747-0906
[email protected]
ORGANIST
Eric Leigh Throne (Kerby)
CP: (707) 761- 6132
[email protected]
TILER
Mike Nesmith
CP: (619) 993-0555
[email protected]
OFFICER’S COACH
John L. Wasson, PM (Pat)
CP: (707) 310-5404
[email protected]
INSPECTOR OF THE
131st MASONIC DISTRICT
John L. Wasson, PM (Pat)
CP: (707) 310-5404
[email protected]
Officers of Naval Lodge No. 87
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NAVAL LODGE 87
2019 COMMITTEES
LODGE AUDIT
Albert Lawson, PM (Chairman), Michael Woodruff, PM,
Rollie Caabay, PM
SMTA
President - Dennis Timmons (2019), Barry Hughes, PM (2020), CFO - Seth Thomas (2020),
Secretary - John Snell, PM (2021), Member – Ralph Lindeman (2019),
Member – Keith Wattles, PM (2021)
Ex Officio’s: Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM, Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW
AUDIT SMTA
V. Thomas Langford, PM (Chairman), Rick Lauziere, PM, Matt Vallarino
MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento (Chairman) and Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, Trojan “Troy” Ruiz, JW
CANDIDATE COACHING
Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW
CHARITY
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM and Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW, Trojan “Troy” Ruiz, JW
ENTERTAINMENT
Mario Cruz (Chairman), Tony Buban, Brando Cruz, Nathan “Nate” Walker
FINANCE
Guy Benjamin (Chairman), Douglas “Doc” Campbell, Delfin Valencia
FUNERAL
John Wasson, PM, Keith Wattles, PM, Leo Guison, PM, Rollie Caabay PM,
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM
LIBRARY
Joaquin Loayza, Mario Cruz
MASONIC FORMATION
Albert Lawson, PM, Keith Wattles, PM
MASONIC HOMES ENDOWMENT
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman (Chairman), Jose Ferrer
PHONE TREE
Barry Hughes, PM
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NAVAL LODGE 87
2019 COMMITTEES
(Continued)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM (Chairman), Rick Lauziere, PM
SCHOLARSHIP
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM (Chairman), Rick Lauziere, PM
SMEF (ELECTED)
Albert Lawson, PM, (President), Glenn Munkres, PM, Jim Jaeger,
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM, Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW
TRESTLE BOARD
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento (Publisher), Barry Hughes, PM (Editor)
TRUSTEES (ELECTED)
Glenn Munkres, PM (Chairman), Guy Benjamin, Douglas “Doc” Campbell
WEBMASTER
Joaquin Loayza
YOUTH ORDERS
Jim Jaeger (Chairman), Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM, Seth Thomas
LODGE HISTORIAN
MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION AMBASSADORS
Rick Lauziere, PM (Chairman)
Mike Nesmith
Nathan “Nate” Walker
Mario Cruz
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Mike Nesmith (Chairman)
Mario Cruz
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FROM THE EAST
We are approaching the BER months and we still have a very aggressive schedule. Past
Masters have whispered good counsel in my ear to ease up on the schedule for the officers of
the Lodge to wind down. I followed their sound advice and cancelled two scheduled 3rd degree
rehearsals for September. I highly encourage the advanced station officers to study and be
ready for each full rehearsal and before the conferral of degrees. I also like to take this
opportunity to thank you for attending all the rehearsals and we are progressing quite well with
our ritual in advanced stations.
Many thanks to Inspector J. Wasson for heading up the Mason’s for mitts fundraiser. Kudos to
JJ for being there for the event while I was away. Bro Guy along with his entourage prepared a
very great meal and that it was the first thing I heard about from those who attended the event.
Thank you, brethren, for supporting this worthwhile cause.
The Golf Tournament was also a very successful event and I’d like to thank PM Rollie who
made it possible. The following individuals were at the Golf Course bright and early that day,
PM Barry Hughes Brothers Albert, Troy, Ian and Cesar along with his siblings supporting the
Lodge. It was a very beautiful day and I enjoyed the course. To think that I only lost 2 balls out
of the 47 I brought was a major improvement from last year. Thanks to Bro Alex who gave me
a 2 hour lesson on Friday before the tournament. Not to overlook the coaching from my team
Mark, Craig and Bro Albert who gave me pointers as I was playing. We made substantial
amount for the Lodge General Funding. To our sponsors, your guy’s rock and we are very
grateful for those who solicited sponsorships and the sponsors who contributed. It was a great
team effort.
Enjoy Labor Day! We will start September with our stated meeting. In line with Grand Master
Wright’s declaration requesting a Lodge Open House in September, we will rally our bothers,
friends and families to join us on the September 5th. On Saturday, the 7th we will honor our
very own Brother Mike Nesmith with a Golden Veteran Ceremony at 6:00PM. Please support
this very special event as not too many Masons will ever receive this major accomplishment.
PM Barry will come out of his hiatus and prepare the meal that afternoon.
Congratulations to Bro Joseph Crivello and Brother Eric Borghesani on their initiations. Please
join me in welcoming them to the fraternity.
Congratulations Bro Cesar Aguirre being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Keep
up the great work and enjoy your journey.
Again, many thanks for your continuous support.
Upon the Square,
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento
Worshipful Master
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From the Junior in the South
As the Sun is at Meridian Height
I would like to invite all the Brethren to join us on September 5th for our Stated Meeting
Dinner. Bro Seth Thomas will be cooking our dinner. We will be serving Lasagna. The
kitchen staff are: Bro Alex, Bro Angel, Bro Aguirre, Bro Linsao, Bro Ganzon and Bro
Kane. Handling cleanup and closing out the kitchen will be Bro Crivello and Bro
Borghesani.
I would like to thank the kitchen crew for all their efforts.
Fraternally and By The Plumb,
Trojan “Troy” Ruiz
Junior Warden
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Twenty-four Inch Gauge Please see the Senior Warden for updates regarding brother's current health and wellbeing.
Anniversaries
September
Brother
Birthdays
September
Brother
Antonio Buban 01
Anthony D'Errico 01
Lorenzo Rodriguez 02
Lope Vega 07
Nathan Walker 07
Robert Ross 09
Kenneth Thomas 09
Joaquin Loayza 13
Herbert Collins 15
Charles Phillips 15
Virgilio Lintag 16
Chester Rocher PM 16
Gerald Eskew PM 17
Richard Ramos 17
Lester Kimble PM 19
Eric Borghesani 20
Floyd Henson 24
Enrico Caramanzana 25
Dan Robison PM 26
Carl Fowler 27
William Mc Creary 27
Matthew Vallarino 29
Robert Wilson PM 29
Edward Craft 30
Brad Fisk 09/13/2012 7
Francis Ong 09/20/2012 7
Matthew King 09/24/2009 10
Rick Lauziere PM 09/10/2009 10
Daniel Frost 09/15/2005 14
Enrico Guzman 09/01/2001 18
Ralph Lindeman 09/23/1990 29
Thomas Stauch 09/26/1990 29
William Felix 09/15/1982 37
John Pamplin 09/09/1982 37
Renato Almanzor PM 09/27/1979 40
Harold Pierce PM 09/19/1977 42
Chester Rocher PM 09/24/1977 42
William Mc Creary 09/20/1976 43
Robert Ross 09/08/1976 43
John Snell PM 09/30/1975 44
Jerry Hallett PM 09/27/1967 52
Kenneth Thomas 09/09/1967 52
Victor Stephens 09/28/1964 55
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Naval Lodge #87 September 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2Labor Day
3 6:00 PMPre Stated and Bill Meeting
4 5 6:00 PMDinner7:30 PMStated Meeting
6 7 6:00 PMGolden Veteran AwardBro Mike Nesmith
8 9 10 7:00 PMSOI Benicia UD
11 12 13 14
15 16 7:00 PM3rd Degree Rehearsal From Opening to Closing
17 7:00 PMSMTA
18 19 7:00 PM3rd Degree Conferral Bro Alex Gaoiran
20 21
22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM3rd Degree Rehearsal From Opening to Closing
27 28
29 30 7:00 PM3rd Degree Conferral Bro Angel Dumaop
