New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida

Trestle Board September 2020

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

(386) 423-2370

nsl149@cfl.rr.com

www.newsmyrnalodge149.org

THE STATED COMMUNICATION FOR

SEPTEMBER 7^TH,

HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER REQUESTS

YOUR ATTENDANCE FOR THE STATED

COMMUNICATION ON

SEPTEMBER 21^ST,2020

FROM THE EAST

From the East:

  My Brothers:  August has come and gone.  September is here, and it is time we get back to work on our Degrees.  We need to confer a Fellow Craft and an Entered Apprentice Degree. Since we only have one meeting in September, it looks like we will confer one in October and the other in November. The merger between Halifax Lodge and New Smyrna is done. It became official on August 31, 2020.  Welcome Brothers of the former Halifax Lodge no. 81 to your New Home. The Grand Master Official visit to the 13th Masonic District was a huge success, our own District Deputy, R.W. Glen E Good, who should be well complimented for a Job WELL DONE. Do not forget Open Books and School of Instruction is the Fourth Saturday of each month at St. Johns Lodge no. 37 in Deland. 8:00 A.M., School at 9:00 A.M.  Till the next time my Brothers, take care of yourselves, and be Safe out there.

R:. W:. Donald H. Tucker W:. M:.

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West,

I would like to welcome the Brothers from Halifax on the Merger to New Smyrna. Come out and get involved. You are part of New Smyrna Lodge. On August 17^th, we had a Master Mason Degree for Brothers Moe and Powell. There was a great turn out. Eastern Star did a great job on the dinner. The Grand Master was in attendance also.

September 2^nd, New Smyrna Lodge is hosting the Masters and Wardens Association meeting. Dinner at 6pm with meeting at 7pm. September 21^st, is the D. D.G.M. visit to New Smyrna Lodge with dinner at 6pm and the meeting at 7pm. On the menu is Meatloaf, Mash Potatoes and Green beans. If you are unable to drive and would like to come to Lodge let me know. I will see about getting you a ride to the Lodge and home.

Fraternally, Henry Davis, Senior Warden

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master: R:. W:. Donald H. Tucker (Kathy)           (863)602-1182    donkat9750@aol.com

Senior Warden: R:.W:. Henry (Greg) Davis                       (321)383-1407     gdavis32754@gmail.com

Junior Warden: Robert Segarra                                           (727)623-6399   rosegar7@msn.com

Treasurer:          Stephen Kenney                                     (908)420-6615   stevek821@gmail.com

Secretary:          W:. Allen J Winterwerp (AJ)    (386)423-2370  NSL149@cfl.rr.com

Chaplain:                           Glenn E. Smith (Kathy)                           (386)427-4057  glennesmith@cfl.rr.com

Marshall:                           W:. Walter G. Layton (Edie)                   (856)498-7186  walteed50@yahoo.com

Senior Deacon:               Michael Dowell (Debe)                            (303)875-7480  grmschlr101@gmail.com

Junior Deacon:               Jon T. Bodien (Angelique)                      (386)689-2338 jonb1032@gmail.com

Senior Steward:              Christopher R Van Duyne                      (386)846-2945  vanduyne.chris@gmail.com

Junior Steward:              Douglas Everson (Deborah)                  (407)461-0668  flagentman@yahoo.com

Tyler:                                    W:. Herbert (Bud) Bacheller (Susan)  (386)689-9552  budbach@aol.com

Musician:                            W:. Bryan P. Bassett                               (386)451-0895  bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers from Halifax 81,Welcome to New Smyrna Lodge No. 149. This Trestle Board has your birthdays for the month but not the Perpetual, 50+ year exempt and Past Masters of Halifax 81. I plan on having these items in the next issue. Any questions please call the Lodge at 386-423-2370 or email me at: NSL149@cfl.rr.com. We are trying to send out most of the trestle boards by email to cut the cost of mailings. Please drop an email to the lodge with yours and I can add it to the list. Also, email is one of the best ways to get a quick response. I check the lodge email once a day. There is also a letter going out to you all to update your information, and for me to check that I have entered your information correctly. I am looking forward to sitting in Lodge with you all and working with you all also. For those of Halifax Lodge 81 who have not paid your 2020 dues please do so. The dues amount will not change until 2021. Please send all your correspondence to New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 and make you checks out to New Smyrna Lodge No. 149. The Mailbox for Halifax Lodge No 81 is being cancelled and all mail is being forwarded to New Smyrna Lodge and the bank accounts are also being closed out for Halifax 81.

  Brothers, for those who have paid you dues, thank you. For those who have misplace the dues notice or cannot remember if you have paid your dues please call the Secretary and I will check and let you know if you have or have not. For those Brothers who want to pay with credit card PLEASE call me at the Lodge number and I can enter the information for you. We are having problems with Circumscribe. It is not that the money does not get to us but that we have no record of who pays through Circumscribe. They have stopped the weekly emails with the Brothers names and amounts paid. Grand Lodge is aware of the situation and is trying to correct it. Every time we get the bank statement with a payment from circumscribe, we call Grand Lodge and complain. If you pay though circumscribe, please drop an email to me so I can send you your dues card and mark you as dues paid. 2021 Dues notices will go out after October 15^th, 2020. This is so Grand Lodge can complete merging Halifax’s membership files into New Smyrna membership files. Please do not send any money in until you receive the dues notice.

ENTERED APPENTICE                   FELLOW CRAFT                   MASTER MASON

                           Kyle Pensinger                                          Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

Congratulation to Brothers John Wyatt Moe and Walker Edwin Powell who on August 17, 2020 were Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. There were 45 Brothers in attendance for the degree along with the Grand Master of Florida who Raised one of the Brothers.

The Resolution for Halifax Masonic Lodge No. 81 to merge with New Smyrna Masonic Lodge No. 149 was passed with by a ¾ majority secret written ballot by New Smyrna Lodge. The merger between the 2 Lodges has taken place August 30^th, 2020. WELCOME TO ALL ARE BROTHERS FROM HALIFAX 81.

A copy of the Grand Masters letter is below:

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida

THOMAS L. TURLINGTON, Grand Master

1. 602 Sullivan Street

Grand Master Deltona, FL 32725-3210

Mbl. (386) 956-4961

Email: tturlington@cfl.rr.com

 “2020 Vision” “Unity, Accountability, Communication”

August 18, 2020

To: Officers and Members of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149, F. & A.M. and Officers and

Members of Halifax Lodge No. 81, F. & A.M.

Re: Merger of Lodges

Dear Brethren: I, as Grand Master, have reviewed the Merger Plan for New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 and Halifax Lodge No. 81 and give my approval for this Merger to take place. New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 to be the continuing Lodge and the merger to take place as of August 31, 2020. Per Regulation 16.04 (g), Halifax Lodge No. 81 shall surrender its Charter to the Grand Lodge and deliver the Charter to the Grand Secretary. We would caution both Lodges to be certain that all property, if the Lodge owns any property or assets or bank accounts, be transferred or sold or disposed of before the final merger. Once the merger takes place the Officers of the old Lodge can no longer sign for the Lodge and it becomes a burden trying to tie up all the loose ends. Be advised that all documentation relative to finances and real property and transfers of the same are to be reviewed by the Grand Lodge General Counsel for recommendation to the Grand Master for approval. While we are saddened that the Lodges are diminishing, we congratulate you for taking this bold step to bring together the resources of these two bodies for the benefit of Freemasonry. I want to wish the two Lodges much success in this merger and that the resulting Lodge will flourish.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Thomas L. Turlington, Jr.

Grand Master

cc: Grand Secretary Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee

 BIRTHDAYS

Steve J Timbs                        9/3          Lamar Johnson                     9/4          Warren G Wiltse                  9/4

Jon T Bodien                         9/7          Robert Segarra                     9/7          George N Johnson               9/8

Angel Lopez-Olijnyk            9/8          Joshua A Culp                       9/9          James L Simpson Jr              9/10

Robert L Griffis                     9/11       Douglas W Oyler                  9/12       William E Broughton           9/14

Robert L Wheeler                9/14       David Bessette                     9/17       William D Lenz                     9/17

Ellis E Medders                     9/17       Glenn D. M. Scorza              9/17       Wayne F Rockafellow          9/22

William G Jens                      9/24       Richard J Rademacher        9/24       Robert G Wright                  9/25

Glenn E Smith                       9/27       Richard J Carbonell              9/30       Douglas V Mullan                 9/30

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Keep in your prayers the family of Brother Walter C. Johnson who passed to the Celestial Lodge above August 13^th, 2020. Brother Johnson was initiated on 5/18/1981, Passed on 7/28/81 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on10/17/1981. Brother Johnson was a 39-year Mason. Keep Brother Glenn Smith (Chaplain) who has had a heart attack,  Please keep our Brothers who are now lock-ins due to the recent events and all our Brothers who have been or are sick that we don’t know about. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers. Contact the secretary or Chaplain with Brothers who are sick or distressed so we can put them on our prayer list.

Why is it called BLUE LODGE?

By Brother Elton Trindade

The question always is ” Why is it called BLUE LODGE?” Here is some inside in this subject from my research.
Why have we adopted blue into the lodge name?  Where does it come from?  What does it represent and mean?
The mother of all Freemasonry.  The place where every man begins his journey into the Ancient Craft of Free and Accepted Masons. “The Blue Lodge” – It has been here in America that the term “Blue Lodge” has become popularized and so widely used.  Originally, it was frowned upon, and Lodges were called, Craft Lodges or Ancient Craft Lodges, some were even called a St. Johns Lodge. According to Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, there may be a number of reasons why symbolic lodges are called Blue Lodges. Since ancient times, the color blue has been associated with immortality, eternity, and fidelity. References to the color blue in the Bible emphasize the special place blue has as a color symbolizing goodness and immortality. The Druids also honored the color while the ancient Egyptians used the color to represent Amun, one of their most important gods. The ancient Babylonians associated the color blue with the gods. In Medieval times, Christians saw blue as the symbol of perfection and hope, and well as of immortality and fidelity. It is not known when blue first came to be associated with Freemasonry, although some historians think that initially the color was used in Craft Masonry to represent the sky. Today, blue for Masons symbolizes brotherhood and symbolizes the fact that Masons should seek out virtues as extensive as the blue dome of heaven. Albert Mackey’s Encyclopedia of Freemasonry under “Blue” has further light to share. He says “Blue is emphatically the color of Masonry. It is the appropriate tincture of the Ancient Craft degrees. The Hebrew word for blue when referring to spiritual matters is tekhelet התכלת derived from a root word meaning perfection. It is well known that among the ancients, initiation into the mysteries and “perfection” are synonymous terms and this is why blue is the appropriate color for the greatest of all the systems of initiation the world has ever known, The Ancient Blue Lodge Craft.” Beyond the allegory and symbolism of the color blue, there is the reality of millions of men who have experienced things beyond themselves, transformed and evolved into their highest potentials, reached even further to give the same to other men, while standing in and being a member of a Blue Lodge. It is said over and over again, “There is no other degree “higher” then the third degree and being a Master Mason. There is no higher distinction in our entire institutional Fraternity! ” With that being said, we all should remember, support and love our Blue Lodges, where we began as good men and through the motherly love of our Ancient Craft Lodge, we were brought into the world anew….literally brought from the dark to the light, to rise as GREAT MEN!

More to come next issue

ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo                     1972       Charles R. Dean                 1980     Ronald R. Tucker                1983

Danny K. Hatfield                 1984      William F. Culbertson      1985      James R. Baldwin               1986

Joe W. Garrett                       1987       Robert L. Griffis                1990      Leon A. Pike                         1991

Gustav Postreich                   1991       David Lawrence                 1992      Jeff J. Romano                    1992

James A. Greene                   1993      Crag N. Albright                 1994      George N. Johnson             1994

Mark A. Greene                     1995      Louis W. Benishek             1996      Christopher G. Buffini       1997

Michael R. Blickenstaff        1998     Daniel E. Feagle Jr.            1999      Herbert (Bud) Bacheller   1999

Phillip A. Hudson                  2001     Walter W. Greatrex            2003     Robert J. Stone                   2004

William H. Evans Jr              2005    Louis W. Benishek              2006     Paul W. Dewitt                    2006

Joseph G. Lockhart               2007    William G. Warrington Jr  2007     Glen E. Good DDGM                     2008

Terry L. Irwin                         2008    Brian R. Toung                    2009      Bryan P. Bassett                 2009

Stanley J. Dabrowski            2010     Ralph N. Flippo                   2010      Arlington (Bruce) Young  2011

Howard C. Chase PDDGM                   2011      Donald H. Tucker PDDGM               2012      Eric T. Ellis II                      2013

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM DI                  2013     William M. Schaeffer         2014       Allen J. Winterwerp          2015

Henry A. Woodstock III       2015     Allan J. Baker                      2016       Martin J. Louis                   2016/2017

Walter G. Layton                    2017     Mark E. King                       2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM      Craig N. Albright PM           Herbert E. Bacheller PM

Allan J. Baker PM                        James R. Baldwin PM        Brady Benishek

Louis W. Benishek PM               David L. Bessette                 Christopher G. Buffini PM

Howard C. Chase III PDDGM  J. Mitchell Cole                     Richard W. Culbertson

William F. Culbertson Sr. PM  Stanley J. Dabrowski PM Henry T Davis PDDGM

Glennard Decker                           Frank H. Dietrich                Ronald L. Dreggors

William A. Drossman                  Eric T. Ellis PM                     William H. Evans PM

George O. Farrell                       Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM        Ralph N Flippo PM

William Q. Flippo                      William Greatrex PM            James A. Greene PM

Mark A. Greene PM                  Glen E. Good DDGM                Daniel H Haley

Phillip J Haley                           Robert L. Hart                           Michael L. Hines

Leo D. Johns                              George N. Johnson PM           Stephen L. Kenney

Mark E. King WM                     Ronald A. Koehn                      David Lawrence PDDGM

Walter G. Layton PM               Joseph G. Lockhart PM         Martin Louis PM

George R. Morris PM               Lloyd W. Morris                      John C. Niebielski

Edgar L. Phillips                       Gustav Postreich PM              William J. Ptashnik PM

Ian Ramsbottom                      William Rogers                         Jeff J. Romano PM

Matt Schaeffer PM                  Gary H. Seibert                          John T. Self

Timothy H. Self                       Clayton E. Simons Jr.               Glenn E. Smith

Kenneth W. Smith                  Robert J. Stone PM                  Brian R. Toung PM

Donald H. Tucker PDDGM   Richard A Turner                    Christopher Van Duyne

Chester E. Weichey                 Jeffery L. Whitlock                 Allen J. Winterwerp PM

George A. Wolsfelt                  HenryA.WoodstockPM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen            Robert C. Bartlett         Ernest Beasley Jr

Bernard J. Brown       Donald L. Brown          Clifton V. Butler

Harold F. Byrd            Everett C. Chapman     Wilber K. Corbin

Donald Doidge Sr.      James R. Delk               Thomas E. Duane

Miles O. Edge Jr         William H. Evans          Ralph N. Flippo

Joe W. Garrett            Kyle F. Hall                    Jack H. Hayman Sr.

Tedd Jakomas            Harry T. Johnson          Thomas F. Johnson

Calvin I. Lanford       Melvin L Malachoski     Ben F. McGraw

Edward Z. Midgett     George R. Morris           Jack M. Onie

George M. Pilcher Jr  Clarence E. Puckridge  Henry W. Reynolds

Warren A. Sets            Glenn L. Smith                Gordon S. Smith

J.Terrell Smith            Michael J. Strother        George G. Telesh

Richard Turner           Edward J. Vaissiere       Ronald Village

Carl J. Winterwerp      Chester E. Wolsgel         George A. Wolsgel

Henry D Randall

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.

GRAND MASTER

M:.W:.Thomas L. Turlington (Sandy)

602 Sullivan Street

Deltona, Florida 32725

(386) 956-4961

tturlington@cfl.rr.com

 

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER                                                          DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR

R:. W:. Glen E. Good (Janet)                                                                                            R:.W:.Tom Aiken (Joyce)

6108 Del Mar Dr.                                                                                                                2627 Orange Tree Drive

Port Orange, Fla. 32127                                                                                               Edgewater, Florida 32141-5421

(386)717-6611                                                                                                                          (386) 690-4297

captggood@gmail.com                                                                                                        Taiken817@aol.com

 NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:                                Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler

VIGILANCE:                           JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,

PETITIONS:                           A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,

MASONIC EDUCATION:   Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM

BOARD OF RELIEF:            Master and Wardens

CHARITY:                                 Master and Wardens

LODGE MENTORS:              Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM

LODGE PROPERTY:             Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM

LODGE INSTRUCTOR:       Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken PDDGM,

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida

Trestle Board August 2020

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

(386) 423-2370

nsl149@cfl.rr.com

www.newsmyrnalodge149.org

THE STATED COMMUNICATION FOR August 6^th, 2020

HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER REQUESTS YOUR ATTENDANCE FOR THE STATED COMMUNICATION ON AUGUST 17^th, 2020

FROM THE EAST

 My Brothers, July has come and gone. Not a very big 4th of July, as far as fireworks goes. Enough to keep my Dog (Fancy) up and scared till about 12:30 AM. Our own R.W.D.D.G.M. Glen E. Good has had one Official Visit and another is scheduled for 07/28/20, at St. Johns no.37. Hope you made both of them. On 8/1/20, We will have a Tall Cedar meeting at St. Johns Lodge no. 37 at 2:00 P.M. Then Aug.5^th, there will be a M.M. Assoc. Meeting at Volusia no 77, with Dinner at 6:00 P.M. Meeting at 7:00 PM.  Aug.11, 2020, Our R.W. D.D.G.M. Glen E Good will have his Official Visit at Ormond Lodge No. 326. Our own, M.W. G.M. Tommy L. Turlington will grace us with his presence for his Official Visit to the 13^th,  Masonic District at the Sanborn Activity Center in Deland Fl.  This is for the 13th District ONLY, except for the Grand Master invited Guest.  Call R.W., Glen E Good for details at 386-717-6611.  The next day, on Sat. August 22^nd,, the 13th District will have Open Books and School of Instruction at St. Johns Lodge no.37, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come and learn from the Best, R.W., Tom Aiken the R.H. District Instructor. Oh yeah, On Monday the 17^th of Aug. at New Smyrna Lodge no 149, we hope to confer a M.M. Degree. Dinner at 6:00P.M., and the Degree starting at 7:00 P.M. Come too our Lodge meetings and find out some more important stuff (Information).

Till the next time.

R:. W:. Donald H. Tucker  W:. M:. R:.W:. 

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West,

Fraternally, Henry Davis, Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Hello, from the south my Brethren. and it has been so great seeing my brothers.

Fraternally, Bob Segarra. Junior Warden

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

 Worshipful Master:  R:.W:.Donald H. Tucker (Kathy)          (863)602-1182         donkat9750@aol.com

Senior Warden:            R:.W:.Henry (Greg) Davis                     (321)383-1407         gdavis32754@gmail.com

Junior Warden:            Robert Segarra                                         (727)623-6399         rosegar7@msn.com

Treasurer:                      Stephen Kenney                                      (908)420-6615         stevek821@gmail.com

Secretary:                       W:. Allen J Winterwerp (AJ)                  (386)423-2370         NSL149@cfl.rr.com

Chaplain:                          Glenn E. Smith (Kathy)                             (386)427-4057         glennesmith@cfl.rr.com

Marshall:                          W:. Walter G. Layton (Edie)                   (856)498-7186         walteed50@yahoo.com

Senior Deacon:              Michael Dowell (Debe)                           (303)875-7480         grmschlr101@gmail.com

Junior Deacon:              Jon T. Bodien (Angelique)                      (386)689-2338         jonb1032@gmail.com

Senior Steward:             Christopher R Van Duyne                       (386)846-2945         vanduyne.chris@gmail.com

Junior Steward:             Douglas Everson (Deborah)                   (407)461-0668         flagentman@yahoo.com

Tyler:                                   W:. Herbert (Bud) Bacheller (Susan)   (386)689-9552         budbach@aol.com

Musician:                           W:. Bryan P. Bassett                                (386)451-0895         bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, for those who have paid your dues, thank you. For those who have misplaced the dues notice or cannot remember if you have paid your dues please call the Secretary and I will check and let you know if you have or haven’t. For those Brothers who want to pay with credit card PLEASE call me at the Lodge number and I can enter the information for you. We are having problems with Circumscribe. It is not that the money does not get to us but that we have no record of who pays through Circumscribe. They have stopped the weekly emails with the Brothers names and amounts paid. Grand Lodge is aware of the situation and is trying to correct it. Every time we get the bank statement with a payment from circumscribe, we call Grand Lodge and complain. If you pay though circumscribe, please drop an email to me so I can send you your dues card and mark you as dues paid.

 ENTERED APPENTICE                       FELLOW CRAFT                       MASTER MASON

Kyle Pensinger                                    Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)                 John Wyatt Moe

Robert Donnell Schmid                    J. Michael Napier                                 Walker E. Powell

Scott Earl Gilman                               from West Virginia Crescent Lodge 32 AF & AM

Jaja William from Halifax Masonic Lodge No. 81

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

The fire escape is finished and the final inspection passed. Thanks to our Junior Warden Brother Bob Segarra for his work and dedication to get the job done. Dates to remember Open Books every 4^th Saturday of the Month, practice for Master Mason degree 8/12 2^nd section all parts. All practices will be at 6pm. Grand Masters visit on 8/21/2020 with registration at 5:30 dinner at 6:30pm.

 The Resolution for Merger was printed in the last 2 Trestle Boards and if you would like to have a copy of it contact the Secretary and I will send it to you.

Below is the letter from the Grand Master of Masons of Florida about approving the merger:

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida

THOMAS L. TURLINGTON, JR.

Grand Master

602 Sullivan Street

Deltona, FL 32725-3210

Mbl. (386) 956-4961

Email: tturlington@cfl.rr.com

“2020 Vision” “Unity, Accountability, Communication”

June 30, 2020

To: Officers and Members of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149, F. & A.M. and Officers and Members of Halifax Lodge No. 81, F. & A.M.

Re: Merger of Lodges

Dear Brethren:

In accordance with Regulation 16.04 of the Digest of the Masonic Law of Florida I, as Grand Master, have reviewed the Resolution for the merging of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 and Halifax Lodge No. 81, with New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 being the continuing Lodge, and find it in order and give my approval for said Resolution to progress according to Regulation 16.04 (d) which states: (d) Upon approval by the Grand Master the Resolution shall be read to the Lodges involved at a stated communication and if approved by majority vote of the members present and voting in each Lodge, the Resolution shall be laid over in each of such Lodges for not less than one month nor more than two months, and if upon due notice it is adopted by three-fourths (3/4) vote of the members present and voting at a Stated Communication of each Lodge involved in the merger, the proceedings for merger shall progress as specified in the order of the Grand Master. Be advised that in order to move forward with the final approval of the merger each Lodge will need to provide copies of the Minutes of the Stated Communications evidencing the remaining required votes by the membership of both Lodges; with the final vote on the Resolution being a written ballot and being adopted by three-fourths (3/4) vote of the members present and voting. While we are saddened that the Lodges are diminishing, we congratulate you for taking this bold step to bring together the resources of these two bodies for the benefit of Freemasonry.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Thomas L. Turlington, Jr.

Grand Master

cc: Grand Secretary Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee D.D.G.M., 13th Masonic District

A motion/second (Winterwerp/Wheeler) at the July 20^th, 2020 Stated Communication to accept the Grand Masters decision accepting the Merger as written was made. Discussion followed and the first vote, a hand vote was UNANIMOUS. . W:. M:.  Tucker ordered the results of the hand vote announced in the August Trestle Board. W:. M:. Tucker then ordered the Grand Master’s decision be held over for 30 days or until the next Stated Communication (August 17^th, 2020) when a written ballot requiring a ¾ majority for the merger to be completed.

BIRTHDAYS

Paul W Dewitt               8/1           Jesse D Leone                   8/5           Bernard J Brown      8/6

Robert J Griffin            8/6          Tedd Jakomas                  8/6           Bruce R Nichols        8/6

Donald H Tucker          8/6         Thomas S Teague             8/7           Dennis B Dolbow     8/10

Bryan Bassett                 8/11        Alvin E Futch                    8/11          Edward I Kastrul       8/13

Robert G Browning      8/14       Gustav Postereich           8/14          Hendrith V Smith Jr 8/16

Thomas W Aiken           8/17       James A Greene               8/17          Robert L Matusick    8/17

William Q Flippo           8/18      Richard Terrell Smith    8/18          Roy L Ward              8/18

Russell A Williams Jr  8/21      William R Patterson Jr   8/22         Henry A Woodstock III 8/22

James W Willits             8/27      Benard D Vlasin                8/27         Howard C Chase III   8/29

 Wilber K Cobin              8/29

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Contact the secretary or Chaplain with Brothers who are sick or distressed so we can put them on our prayer list. Keep the families of Brother Hershell Venable who has passed to the Celestial Lodge above; Glen E. Smith, who is still having back and neck pain; Brother Everson; Brothers Tesoriere (Halifax 81) and Troutman (Landmark 383) with cancer; and all our sick and infirmed Brothers and their family members that we don’t know about. Also, keep our service personnel, deployed and at home, and all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

 The Craft and It’s Symbols

Emblems to Live By

When a Sword pointing to a Naked Heart was added to the ritual is uncertain. It is referred to as a symbol of justice. It pointedly reminds us that God will reward us according to what we do in this life. But we know the rewards—the justice—will be tempered with mercy and understanding.

The sprig of Acacia symbolizes Faith—faith in the immortality of man, faith in the promises made by God in his Volume of the Sacred Law.

The All-Seeing Eye has been a symbol of Deity from the beginning of religion. The ancients adopted it from religion as a symbol of Deity for their “mysteries.” From many ages has come the knowledge that the Great Architect of the Universe sees all, knows all and controls all things. It is little wonder that the early ritualists associated this symbol with control of the sun, moon, stars, and comets. It reminds man that God is powerful, yet just, merciful, and loving.

The Bee Hive We must assume that the Bee Hive became an important symbol in Freemasonry the way the other symbols entered it. It symbolized what the cathedral builders did and the way they did it. The bee definitely is industrious. He works hard and tirelessly, not for himself, but for the swarm. He has a strength and knowledge of materials that cannot be duplicated. He works as a unit. No man working for himself, but with his fellowmen to achieve a common goal. They worked under conditions that would stop modern architects and engineers. They had only man, beast and ropes to put the pieces together. Every man had to do his part, his share, to take pride in his assignment, large or small. One man alone could accomplish little or nothing, undoubtedly, the operative masons saw their duplication in the bees. They could readily see in the honey-producers the symbol of the industry they, as builders of great cathedrals, practiced.

More to come in the next Trestle Board

ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo                     1972       Charles R. Dean                 1980     Ronald R. Tucker                1983

Danny K. Hatfield                 1984      William F. Culbertson      1985      James R. Baldwin               1986

Joe W. Garrett                       1987       Robert L. Griffis                1990      Leon A. Pike                         1991

Gustav Postreich                   1991       David Lawrence                 1992      Jeff J. Romano                    1992

James A. Greene                   1993      Crag N. Albright                 1994      George N. Johnson             1994

Mark A. Greene                     1995      Louis W. Benishek             1996      Christopher G. Buffini       1997

Michael R. Blickenstaff        1998     Daniel E. Feagle Jr.            1999      Herbert (Bud) Bacheller   1999

Phillip A. Hudson                  2001     Walter W. Greatrex            2003     Robert J. Stone                   2004

William H. Evans Jr              2005    Louis W. Benishek              2006     Paul W. Dewitt                    2006

Joseph G. Lockhart               2007    William G. Warrington Jr  2007     Glen E. Good                       2008

Terry L. Irwin                         2008    Brian R. Toung                    2009      Bryan P. Bassett                 2009

Stanley J. Dabrowski            2010     Ralph N. Flippo                   2010      Arlington (Bruce) Young  2011

Howard C. Chase                   2011      Donald H. Tucker               2012      Eric T. Ellis II                      2013

Thomas W. Aiken                  2013     William M. Schaeffer         2014       Allen J. Winterwerp          2015

Henry A. Woodstock III       2015     Allan J. Baker                      2016       Martin J. Louis                   2016/2017

Walter G. Layton                    2017     Mark E. King                       2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM      Craig N. Albright PM           Herbert E. Bacheller PM

Allan J. Baker PM                      James R. Baldwin PM         Brady Benishek

Louis W. Benishek PM               David L. Bessette                Christopher G. Buffini PM

Howard C. Chase III PDDGM  J.Mitchell Cole                    Richard W. Culbertson

William F. Culbertson Sr. PM  Stanley J. Dabrowski PM  Henry T Davis PDDGM

Glennard Decker                       Frank H. Dietrich                  Ronald L. Dreggors

William A. Drossman               Eric T. Ellis PM                     William H. Evans PM

George O. Farrell                       Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM       Ralph N Flippo PM

William Q. Flippo                      William Greatrex PM           James A. Greene PM

Mark A. Greene PM                  Glen E. Good PM                  Daniel H Haley

Phillip J Haley                           Robert L. Hart                        Michael L. Hines

Leo D. Johns                              George N. Johnson PM         Stephen L. Kenney

Mark E. King WM                     Ronald A. Koehn                    David Lawrence PDDGM

Walter G. Layton PM               Joseph G. Lockhart PM          Martin Louis PM

George R. Morris PM               Lloyd W. Morris                       John C. Niebielski

Edgar L. Phillips                       Gustav Postreich PM               William J. Ptashnik PM

Ian Ramsbottom                      William Rogers                         Jeff J. Romano PM

Matt Schaeffer PM                  Gary H. Seibert                          John T. Self

Timothy H. Self                       Clayton E. Simons Jr.               Glenn E. Smith

Kenneth W. Smith                  Robert J. Stone PM                   Brian R. Toung PM

Donald H. Tucker PDDGM   Richard A Turner                      Christopher Van Duyne

Chester E. Weichey                 Jeffery L. Whitlock                    Allen J. Winterwerp PM

George A. Wolsfelt                  HenryA.WoodstockPM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen            Robert C. Bartlett         Ernest Beasley Jr

Bernard J. Brown       Donald L. Brown          Clifton V. Butler

Harold F. Byrd            Everett C. Chapman     Wilber K. Corbin

Donald Doidge Sr.      James R. Delk               Thomas E. Duane

Miles O. Edge Jr         William H. Evans          Ralph N. Flippo

Joe W. Garrett            Kyle F. Hall                    Jack H. Hayman Sr.

Tedd Jakomas            Harry T. Johnson          Thomas F. Johnson

Calvin I. Lanford       Melvin L Malachoski     Ben F. McGraw

Edward Z. Midgett     George R. Morris           Jack M. Onie

George M. Pilcher Jr  Clarence E. Puckridge  Henry W. Reynolds

Warren A. Sets            Glenn L. Smith                Gordon S. Smith

J.Terrell Smith            Michael J. Strother        George G. Telesh

Richard Turner           Edward J. Vaissiere       Ronald Village

Carl J. Winterwerp      Chester E. Wolsgel         George A. Wolsgel

Henry D Randall

 

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.

GRAND MASTER

M:.W:.Thomas L. Turlington (Sandy)

602 Sullivan Street

Deltona, Florida 32725

(386) 956-4961

tturlington@cfl.rr.com

 

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER                                                          DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR

R:. W:. Glen E. Good (Janet)                                                                                            R:.W:.Tom Aiken (Joyce)

6108 Del Mar Dr.                                                                                                                2627 Orange Tree Drive

Port Orange, Fla. 32127                                                                                               Edgewater, Florida 32141-5421

(386)717-6611                                                                                                                          (386) 690-4297

captggood@gmail.com                                                                                                        Taiken817@aol.com

 NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:                                Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler

VIGILANCE:                           JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,

PETITIONS:                           A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,

MASONIC EDUCATION:   Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM

BOARD OF RELIEF:            Master and Wardens

CHARITY:                                 Master and Wardens

LODGE MENTORS:              Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM

LODGE PROPERTY:             Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM

LODGE INSTRUCTOR:       Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken PDDGM,

 

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida

Trestle Board July 2020

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

(386) 423-2370

nsl149@cfl.rr.com

www.newsmyrnalodge149.org

THE STATED COMMUNICATIONS FOR July 6^th, 2020

HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER REQUEST YOU ATTENDANCE FOR THE STATED COMMUNICATION ON July 20^th, 2020

FROM THE EAST

From the East:

My Brothers June is gone, Summer is here for July 01, 2020.  Master Mason Ass. Meeting is at Sanford Lodge 62 dinner is at 6:00 PM, if they have one. Meeting is at 7:00 PM. All Master Masons are invited.   On July 10th our Grand Master of Masons, M:.W:. Tommy L. Turlington, will have an Official Visit in Ocala at the Shrine Club. Registration is at 5:30 P.M. and dinner is at 6:30 PM., The attire is Business Dress.  The next morning at Marion Dunn Lodge in Ocala, R:.W:. Jeff Miller (State Chairman C .on W.) will hold a all day class, all Master Mason’s are invited. Dress is Business Casual.  Registration and breakfast is 7:00 AM, School starts at 8:00 AM. (Do not show up in shorts or tee-shirts.) On July 13, 2020, our own D.D.G.M.  R:. W:. Glen E. Good, will have his first Official Visit at Volusia Lodge no.77. Dinner is at 6:00 P.M. Meeting is at 7:00 PM. Come out and show your Support for one of our own. On July 20th. New Smyrna Lodge no 149 will have a stated meeting, dinner at 6:00 PM and our meeting will start at 7:00 PM. I am looking forward to seeing all of our Brothers there.  On July 25th, we will have Open Books and School of instruction at St. Johns Lodge no 37 in Deland, Open Books at 8:00 AM and School starts at 9:00 AM.  Come and Learn and Support our own, R:.W:. Thomas Aiken. You’ll be glad you did. I guess that is it for now.  Please Stay Safe and Healthy. Till the next time,

R:. W:. Donald H. Tucker  W:. M:. R:.W:. 

 

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West,

My Brothers with the virus going around things have been slow. Are June meeting was very good. We had a lot of business to get done. It was good to see all the Brothers that came out. We have missed all of you. We’re looking to have a Master Mason Degree in August. A special thanks to the Eastern Star for preparing our meals. If you are in need of a ride to get to Lodge let me know.

Fraternally, Henry Davis, Senior Warden

 

FROM THE SOUTH

Hello, from the south my Brethren. and it has been so great seeing my brother.

Without getting a little teary-eyed I missed you all!

Building:

1. The roof parapet cables are to be completed.
2. The fire escape work is moving ahead as planned.
3. The fire suppression system has been voted on for repair and maintenance.
4. We are requesting a capital budget of $50,000 for next year’s (2021) budget to complete replacement of the windows project.
5. The ceiling fan in the Prep room behind the North/West Door needs replacement.
6. The 3^rd floor storage room in the extreme North is filled with unused items, which may be discarded, unless they serve a known purpose.
7. We will be looking into the lodge room floors and elevations at the Worshipful Masters, Senior Wardens and Junior Warden Stations

Kitchen:

1. The Eastern Star will continue to provide meals for our meetings, as per the WM.
2. This Saturday Pancake breakfast is canceled until the lodge resumes business as usual but will run on the (3) week of every Saturday. Again, in order to make this successful we will need a minimum (7) volunteers, including the (2) stewards. Additionally, if we have less than (5) members including the stewards the breakfast will be cancelled for lack of participation.
3. The Deep Fryers will be relocated in the kitchen, but not for us.

Fraternally, Bob Segarra. Junior Warden

 

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

 Worshipful Master:   R\W\Donald H. Tucker (Kathy)       (863)602-1182        donkat9750@aol.com

Senior Warden:            R\W\Henry (Greg) Davis                   (321)383-1407        gdavis32754@gmail.com

Junior Warden:            Robert Segarra                                      (727)623-6399        rosegar7@msn.com

Treasurer:                      Stephen Kenney                                    (908)420-6615        stevek821@gmail.com

Secretary:                       W\Allen J Winterwerp (AJ)               (386)423-2370       NSL149@cfl.rr.com

Chaplain:                          Glenn E. Smith (Kathy)                       (386)427-4057       glennesmith@cfl.rr.com

Marshall:                          W\Walter G. Layton (Edie)                (856)498-7186        walteed50@yahoo.com

Senior Deacon:               Michael Dowell (Debe)                       (303)875-7480       grmschlr101@gmail.com

Junior Deacon:               Jon T. Bodien (Angelique)                 (386)689-2338      jonb1032@gmail.com

Senior Steward:              Christopher R Van Duyne                  (386)846-2945      vanduyne.chris@gmail.com

Junior Steward:              Douglas Everson (Deborah)               (407)461-0668     flagentman@yahoo.com

Tyler:                                    W\Herbert (Bud) Bacheller (Susan) (386)689-9552    budbach@aol.com

Musician:                            W\Bryan P. Bassett                               (386)451-0895   bryanbassett4@gmail.com 

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

 Brothers, for those who have paid you dues, thank you. For those who have misplace the dues notice or can not remember if you have paid your dues please call the Secretary and I will check and let you know if you have or haven’t. For those Brothers who want to pay with credit card PLEASE call me at the Lodge number and I can enter the information for you. We are having problems with Circumscribe. It is not that the money does not get to us but that we have no record of who pays through Circumscribe. They have stopped the weekly emails with the Brothers names and amounts paid. Grand Lodge is aware of the situation and is trying to correct it. Every time we get the bank statement with a payment from circumscribe, we call Grand Lodge and complain. If you pay though circumscribe, please drop an email to me so I can send you your dues card and mark you as dues paid.

ENTERED APPENTICE                        FELLOW CRAFT                       MASTER MASON

Kyle Pensinger                                       Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)         John Wyatt Moe, Walker E. Powell

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

The Resolution for Halifax Masonic Lodge No. 81 to merge with New Smyrna Masonic Lodge No. 149 was passed with a Unanimous Ballot by New Smyrna Lodge. The Resolution package has been sent  and approval by the Grand Master of Masons of Florida. Being approved by the Grand Master the Resolution will be sent back to both Lodges for 2 final votes. The first vote is to accept the resolution as reviewed and accepted by the Grand Master with a simple majority vote which will be at the July 20^th, 2020 Stated Communication. The final vote will be posted in the on line and paper Trestle Board for a final ¾ Majority written ballot vote to Merger. If accepted by the Craft with a ¾ written majority vote which will be at the August meeting. The merger will take place on the date issued by the Grand Master. If all goes as planned, the final vote will take place at the August 17^th, 2020 Stated Communication. Stated Communications for July, August and September will be on the July 20^th, 2020, August 17^th, 2020 and September 21^st, 2020. These dates are the 3^rd Monday of each month. The Resolution was printed in the last 2 Trestle Boards and if you would like to have a copy of it contact the Secretary and I will send it to you. Congratulations to Brother Jonathon M. Magill who received his Master Mason Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Masons of Florida:

Below is the letter from the Grand Master of Masons of Florida about approving the merger:

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida

 THOMAS L. TURLINGTON, JR.

Grand Master

602 Sullivan Street

Deltona, FL 32725-3210

Mbl. (386) 956-4961

Email: tturlington@cfl.rr.com

“2020 Vision” “Unity, Accountability, Communication”

June 30, 2020

To: Officers and Members of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149, F. & A.M. and Officers and Members of Halifax Lodge No. 81, F. & A.M.

Re: Merger of Lodges

Dear Brethren:

In accordance with Regulation 16.04 of the Digest of the Masonic Law of Florida I, as Grand Master, have reviewed the Resolution for the merging of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 and Halifax Lodge No. 81, with New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 being the continuing Lodge, and find it in order and give my approval for said Resolution to progress according to Regulation 16.04 (d) which states: (d) Upon approval by the Grand Master the Resolution shall be read to the Lodges involved at a stated communication and if approved by majority vote of the members present and voting in each Lodge, the Resolution shall be laid over in each of such Lodges for not less than one month nor more than two months, and if upon due notice it is adopted by three-fourths (3/4) vote of the members present and voting at a Stated Communication of each Lodge involved in the merger, the proceedings for merger shall progress as specified in the order of the Grand Master. Be advised that in order to move forward with the final approval of the merger each Lodge will need to provide copies of the Minutes of the Stated Communications evidencing the remaining required votes by the membership of both Lodges; with the final vote on the Resolution being a written ballot and being adopted by three-fourths (3/4) vote of the members present and voting. While we are saddened that the Lodges are diminishing, we congratulate you for taking this bold step to bring together the resources of these two bodies for the benefit of Freemasonry.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Thomas L. Turlington, Jr.

Grand Master

cc: Grand Secretary Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee D.D.G.M., 13th Masonic District

 

BIRTHDAYS

 Jack T. Curran                       7/4          Ronald J Sachs                      7/4          Michael Blickenstaff            7/6

Martin J Louis                       7/7          Chris Pappas                         7/7          Kenneth W Smith                 7/7

Jeffery L Whitlock                7/9          Donald K Doidge Sr             7/10       Donald Taylor Sr                  7/11

John T Self                             7/12       Jim O Romano                      7/14       James A Fountain Jr            7/15

Wayne F Besaw                    7/16       Glennard Decker                 7/16       George O Farrell                  7/17

Stephen D Miklos                 7/17       Allan J Baker                         7/19       Thomas R Hayden                7/19

Lee R Goodman                    7/21       Gary H Seibert                      7/22       Frederick G Steele               7/22

Edmund J Pantalone Jr       7/23       Francis J Allman Jr               7/25       James V Durham                  7/27

Glenn L Smith                       7/27       Charles A Lizotte                  7/28       William P Line                      7/29

Eliha A Yale                           7/30

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Contact the secretary or Chaplain with Brothers who are sick or distressed so we can put them on our prayer list. Please keep our Brothers who are now lock-ins due to the recent events and all our Brothers who have been or are sick that we don’t know about. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

 ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo                 1972     Charles R. Dean             1980Ronald R. Tucker                    1983

Danny K. Hatfield              1984    William F. Culbertson  1985James R. Baldwin                   1986

Joe W. Garrett                    1987    Robert L. Griffis              1990Leon A. Pike                            1991

Gustav Postreich               1991     David Lawrence                1992Jeff J. Romano                       1992

James A. Greene               1993    Crag N. Albright                1994George N. Johnson               1994

Mark A. Greene                 1995   Louis W. Benishek             1996Christopher G. Buffini          1997

Michael R. Blickenstaff   1998   Daniel E. Feagle Jr.            1999Herbert (Bud) Bacheller      1999

Phillip A. Hudson             2001   Walter W. Greatrex            2003Robert J. Stone                     2004

William H. Evans Jr         2005   Louis W. Benishek             2006Paul W. Dewitt                     2006

Joseph G. Lockhart          2007   William G. Warrington Jr 2007Glen E. Good                        2008

Terry L. Irwin                    2008   Brian R. Toung                    2009Bryan P. Bassett                  2009

Stanley J. Dabrowski       2010    Ralph N. Flippo                   2010Arlington (Bruce) Young   2011

Donald H. Tucker             2012    Eric T. Ellis II                       2013Thomas W. Aiken                2013

William M. Schaeffer       2014    Allen J. Winterwerp            2015Henry A. Woodstock III     2015

Allan J. Baker                    2016    Martin J. Louis                    2016/2017Walter G. Layton      2017

Mark E. King                      2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

 

 

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM        Craig N. Albright PM           Herbert E. Bacheller PM

Allan J. Baker PM                        James R. Baldwin PM         Brady Benishek

Louis W. Benishek PM               David L. Bessette                 Christopher G. Buffini PM

Howard C. Chase III PDDGM  Mitchell Cole                         Richard W. Culbertson

William F. Culbertson Sr. PM  Stanley J. Dabrowski PM    Henry T Davis PDDGM

Glennard Decker                         Frank H. Dietrich                 Ronald L. Dreggors

William A. Drossman                 Eric T. Ellis PM                     William H. Evans PM

George O. Farrell                         Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM      Ralph N Flippo PM

William Q. Flippo                         James A. Greene PM         Mark A. Greene PM

Glen E. Good PM                         Daniel H Haley                     Phillip J Haley

Robert L. Hart                              Michael L. Hines                  James D. Humphrey

Leo D. Johns                                 George N. Johnson PM       Stephen L. Kenney

Mark E. King PM                         David Lawrence PDDGM   Walter G. Layton PM

Joseph G. Lockhart PM              Martin Louis PM                 George R. Morris PM

Lloyd W. Morris                           John C. Niebielski               Edgar L. Phillips

Gustav Postreich PM                  William J. Ptashnik PM      Ian Ramsbottom

William Rogers                            Jeff J. Romano PM              Matt Schaeffer PM

Gary H. Seibert                            John T. Self                           Timothy H. Self

Clayton E. Simons Jr.                 Glenn E. Smith                    Kenneth W. Smith

Robert J. Stone PM                     Brian R. Toung PM             Donald H. Tucker PDDGM

Richard A Turner                         Christopher Van Duyne     Chester E. Weichey

Jeffery L. Whitlock                      Allen J. Winterwerp PM    George A. Wolsfelt

HenryA.WoodstockPM

 

 

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen              Robert C. Bartlett         Ernest Beasley Jr

Bernard J. Brown         Donald L. Brown         Clifton V. Butler

Harold F. Byrd               Everett C. Chapman  Wilber K. Corbin

Donald Doidge Sr.        James R. Delk             Thomas E. Duane

Miles O. Edge Jr           William H. Evans        Ralph N. Flippo

Joe W. Garrett               Kyle F. Hall                   Jack H. Hayman Sr.

Tedd Jakomas               Harry T. Johnson        Thomas F. Johnson

Calvin I. Lanford           Melvin L Malachoski  Ben F. McGraw

Edward Z. Midgett        George R. Morris         Jack M. Onie

George M. Pilcher Jr    Clarence E. Puckridge Henry W. Reynolds

Warren A. Sets              Glenn L. Smith              Gordon S. Smith

Terrell Smith                 Michael J. Strother       George G. Telesh

Richard Turner             Edward J. Vaissiere      Ronald Village

Carl J. Winterwerp      Chester E. Wolsge          lGeorge A. Wolsgel

Henry D Randall

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.

GRAND MASTER

M\W\Thomas L. Turlington (Sandy)

602 Sullivan Street

Deltona, Florida 32725

(386) 956-4961

tturlington@cfl.rr.com

 

                 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

R:. W:. Glen E. Good (Janet)

6108 Del Mar Dr. Port Orange, Fla. 32127
(386)717-6611
captggood@gmail.com

      DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR

R\W\Tom Aiken

2627 Orange Tree Drive

Edgewater, Florida 32141-5421

(386) 690-4297

Taiken817@aol.com

 

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:                                      Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler

VIGILANCE:                                   JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,

PETITIONS:                                    A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,

MASONIC EDUCATION:              Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM

BOARD OF RELIEF:                      Master and Wardens

CHARITY:                                       Master and Wardens

LODGE MENTORS:                       Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM

LODGE PROPERTY:                      Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM

LODGE INSTRUCTOR:                  Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken PDDGM,

History of Freemasonry

No one knows with certainty how or when the Masonic Fraternity was formed. A widely accepted theory among Masonic scholars is that it arose from the stonemasons’ guilds during the Middle Ages. The language and symbols used in the fraternity’s rituals come from this era. The oldest document that makes reference to Masons is the Regius Poem, printed about 1390, which was a copy of an earlier work. In 1717, four lodges in London formed the first Grand Lodge of England, and records from that point on are more complete. Within thirty years, the fraternity had spread throughout Europe and the American Colonies. Freemasonry became very popular in colonial America. George Washington was a Mason. Benjamin Franklin served as the head of the fraternity in Pennsylvania, as did Paul Revere and Joseph Warren in Massachusetts. Other well-known Masons involved with the founding of America included John Hancock, John Sullivan, Lafayette, Baron Fredrick von Stuben, Nathanael Greene, and John Paul Jones. Another Mason, Chief Justice John Marshall, shaped the Supreme Court into its present form.

Over the centuries, Freemasonry has developed into a worldwide fraternity emphasizing personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment via individual involvement and philanthropy. During the late 1700s it was one of the organizations most responsible for spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment: the dignity of man and the liberty of the individual, the right of all persons to worship as they choose, the formation of democratic governments, and the importance of public education. Masons supported the first public schools in both Europe and America.

During the 1800s and early 1900s, Freemasonry grew dramatically. At that time, the government had provided no social “safety net”. The Masonic tradition of founding orphanages, homes for widows, and homes for the aged provided the only security many people knew.

Today in North America, the Masonic Fraternity continues this tradition by giving almost $1.5 million each day to causes that range from operating children’s hospitals, providing treatment for childhood language disorders, treating eye diseases, funding medical research, contributing to local service, and providing care to Masons and their families at Masonic Homes. The four million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and instilling in the hearts of men ideals for a better tomorrow

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida

Trestle Board June 2020

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

(386) 423-2370

NSL149@cfl.rr.com

www.newsmyrnalodge149.org

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER REQUEST YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE

 JUNE 15TH, 2020 STATED COMMUNICATIONS.

NOTICE TO ALL: THE STATED COMMUNICATIONS JULY6TH, 2020, AUGUST 3RD, AND SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE WOSHIPFUL MASTER WILL BE DISPENSED WITH. WE WILL HAVE STATED COMMUNICATIONS ON JULY 20TH, AUGUST 17TH, AND SEPTEMBER 15TH 2020.

LETTER FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA

May 22, 2020 To: All Particular Lodges and Members of The Grand Lodge of Florida Dear Brothers: With the recent news that the Governor is lifting restrictions throughout our great state, I have been informed that once R\W\ Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Deputy Grand Master, is installed as Grand Master, he will lift the restrictions to the Lodges noted in my Directive No. 4. A letter from the Deputy Grand Master will also be sent out stating this and will list some suggestions that the Lodges should take into consideration. All Lodges will be able to resume normal Lodge Meetings and events that were laid out in my Directive No. 4 such as, but not limited to, all Masonic Education/Masonic Leadership Training Classes, Secretaries and Treasurers Seminars, Child ID Events, Social Gatherings, all Allied and Appendant Orders and Masonic Youth Groups that meet in any Lodge buildings, and Lodge building rentals. My decisions to suspend Lodge activities and cancel our 191st Annual Grand Communication were certainly not easy decisions to make. My intention, my Brothers, was to keep you and your family’s safe and healthy during this unexpected pandemic. As a Grand Master I am presented difficult challenges to overcome every day and they are met with thorough thoughts and actions. Please know that every decision made was for the betterment of the Craft. In closing I would just like to thank you my Brothers for the opportunity to serve as your Grand Master. The many kindnesses and courtesies that you have bestowed upon myself and Sudy has been unwavering and we appreciate and thank each one of you.

Sincerely and fraternally, John W. Westerman, III Grand Master.

 

FROM THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA

May 22, 2020

Re: Coronavirus Update

Opening Lodges Dear Brothers: Everyone has heard that the Governor has started to lift restrictions throughout the state due to the flattening of the Coronavirus curve. I am pleased to announce that all Lodges may open to regular Lodge business on June 1, 2020. All Lodges must adhere to their By-Laws, Section 5.01 – Stated Communications. We encourage all Lodges to follow the health and safety guidelines as set forth by the Center for Disease Control. All Lodges must have a hand sanitizing station at the front door of the Lodge Building for Brothers to use upon entering. If Brothers wish to wear gloves and masks they may do so but this is not a mandatory requirement and the Brothers must provide their own personal protective equipment. The safety of our Brothers and their families are our top priority. Please continue to practice “social distancing” and following the guidelines that have been set by the Center for Diseases Control. Use common sense and your best judgement. If you are sick, have a fever, or just don’t feel good please do not come to Lodge. If you feel it is in the best interest to not open your Lodge and hold Stated Communications please notify your membership and the Grand Secretary. Please forward this letter to your Lodge Membership as proper notification of opening of the Lodges on June 1^st, 2020. As always. Feel free to contact myself or any of the Grand Lodge Officers should you have any questions or concerns. Take due notice and govern yourself accordingly.   Sincerely and fraternally, Thomas L. Turlington Jr. Deputy Grand Master

FROM THE EAST

My Brothers,

As I write this (in May) we have had Mother’s Day, Our Daughter came over from Orlando, had not for seen her since Feb. and she stayed 4 hours. Yea! Now if only I could spend 1 or 2 hours with my Masonic Brothers. How Happy would I be?  We do have information on how we will vote as a Lodge at the end of May. for the New Jr. Grand Warden and the Budget, for our Grand Lodge.  On behalf of New Smyrna Lodge, I want to Congratulate our New, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Thomas L. Turlington Jr. and ALL his Elected and Appointed Officers for the ensuing Masonic year. Our next meeting date will be Monday June 15^th. We need a little extra time to reconfigure the Lodge Room and Dining Room. Some very Great news, Our Brother Robert Wheeler and his beautiful wife have now BOTH tested Negative for the Corona Virus. ” Thank you Lord” So My Brothers, until we can be together again. Stay Safe and follow all the rules set up by our Governor Ron DeSantis, Till the next time.

R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker, W:.M:.

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West.

Fraternally, Henry Davis, Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Hello, from the south my Brethren.

Fraternally, Bob Segarra. Junior Warden

LODGE REOPENING:

Brothers, the reason the Lodge is not opening for the June 1^st, 2020 Stated Communication is so that the lodge can have proper protection in place. The Junior Warden is in the process of acquiring hand sanitizer stations to be placed in the lodge and dealing with taping the seats in the Lodge Room to be in compliance with the 6 foot rule also.

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master:   R:.W:.Donald H. Tucker (Kathy)      (863)602-1182 donkat9750@aol.com

Senior Warden:            R:.W:. Henry (Greg) Davis                (321)383-1407   gdavis32754@gmail.com

Junior Warden:            Robert Segarra                                     (727)623-6399  rosegar7@msn.com

Treasurer:                      Stephen Kenney                                   (908)420-6615  stevek821@gmail.com

Secretary:                       W:.Allen J Winterwerp (AJ)              (386)423-2370  NSL149@cfl.rr.com

Chaplain:                          Glenn E. Smith (Kathy)                       (386)427-4057   glennesmith@cfl.rr.com

Marshall:                          W:.Walter G. Layton (Edie)                (856)498-7186    walteed50@yahoo.com

Senior Deacon:              Michael Dowell (Debe)                        (303)875-7480   grmschlr101@gmail.com

Junior Deacon:              Jon T. Bodien (Angelique)                  (386)689-2338   jonb1032@gmail.com

Senior Steward:             Christopher R Van Duyne                   (386)846-2945    vanduyne.chris@gmail.com

Junior Steward:            Douglas Everson (Deborah)                 (407)461-0668    flagentman@yahoo.com

Tyler:                                  W:. Herbert (Bud) Bacheller (Susan)  (386)689-9552    budbach@aol.com

Musician:                         W\:. Bryan P. Bassett                               (386)451-0895   bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, for those who have paid you dues, thank you. For those who have misplaced the dues notice or can not remember if you have paid your dues please call the Secretary and I will check and let you know if you have or haven’t. For those Brothers who want to pay with credit card PLEASE call me at the Lodge number and I can enter the information for you. We are having problems with Circumscribe. It is not that the money does not get to us but that we have no record of who pays through Circumscribe. They have stopped the weekly emails with the Brothers names and amounts paid. Grand Lodge is aware of the situation and is trying to correct it. Every time we get the bank statement with a payment from circumscribe, we call Grand Lodge and complain. If you pay though circumscribe, please drop an email to me so I can send you your dues card and mark you as dues paid.

ENTERED APPENTICE                       FELLOW CRAFT                       MASTER MASON

Kyle Pensinger                                                     Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)                 John Wyatt Moe,

                                                                                                                                                  Walker E. Powell

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

Reading of the Resolution for Merger with Halifax Lodge No. 81 and New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 at the first Stated Communication we have in June. Congratulations to Brother Glen E. Good Past Master, Perpetual Member of New Smyrna Lodge 149 who was be sworn in as the 13^th Masonic District Deputy Grand Master, to Bother Tom Aiken PM, PDDGM and perpetual member of New Smyrna Lodge 149 who will be sworn in as the 13^th Masonic District Instructor, and Howard C. Chase III PM, PDDGM and Perpetual Member of New Smyrna Lodge 149 who was sworn in as the Grand Tyler of Florida at the Grand Lodge Communication for the 2020-2021 year.

BIRTHDAYS

Matt Schaeffer                 6/2    Howard S Eaton Jr                6/3    Robert J Stone                           6/4

Damein E Woods             6/4   Glenn R Heil                          6/6    Sonny Keil Jr                               6/6

Edward E Parker              6/6   Clifton V Butler                     6/7    Patrick T Garrigan                      6/11

Thad L Lingo III               6/11  James A Noland                    6/11    Timothy A Brown                      6/12

Raymond W Gage II        6/13  Michael L Becton                 6/14     Kristopher K Atabaki               6/16

Edgar L Phillips              6/18   Carl D Reed                           6/19     William J Ptashnik                   6/21

Walter B Warning III      6/22  William G Warrington Jr  6/23  Andre A Narcisse                           6/24

Jacques N Jacobsen III  6/25   Mark E King                        6/25   Christopher W Wickersham Sr  6/26

George A Wolsfelt            6/28  Kyle F Hall                          6/29

RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution was brought before the Craft at the March 16^th, 2020 Stated Communication to Merge with Halifax Masonic Lodge No. 81. Halifax 81 will be the Merging Lodge and New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 will be the Continuing Lodge and retain its name and Charter. Halifax Lodge No. 81 will surrender its Charter and shall be referred as the Merging Lodge if approved. The Craft is hereby notified of the above Resolution and the Resolution which was accepted as written at the March 16^th, 2020 Stated Communications will be read again at the April 6^th, 2020 Stated Communication and will be held over for the appropriate amount of time and voted on at the May 18^th, Stated Communication.

RESOLUTION FOR MERGER: WHEREAS: Halifax Lodge No. 81 has had a significant and continuing decline in attendance such that it impossible to fill Stations and Places continuing into the Masonic year 2020, and

WHEREAS: Halifax Lodge No. 81 is financially sound and desirous of merging it membership rolls with the Brethren of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 who has had and continue to maintain a close relationship,

THEREFORE: There being sufficient grounds to warrant a merger pursuant to Section 16.04 of the Masonic Law of Florida it is proposed Halifax Lodge No. 81 merge with New Smyrna Lodge No. 149.

It is hereby proposed and planned that New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 shall retain its name and Charter and shall be referred to as the Continuing Lodge. Halifax Lodge No. 81 shall surrender its charter and shall be referred to as the Merging Lodge.

It is hereby proposed and planned that funds and property of the Merging Lodge be transferred to the Continuing Lodge in the following fashion:

1. On or about five (5) business day before the date of Merger, the Secretaries of the Merging and Continuing Lodge shall assimilate records from the Merging Lodge into the records of the Continuing Lodge.
2. Safeguard the papers and similar items of the Merging Lodge which have heretofore been determined by the Master and Officers of the Merging Lodge to warrant such safe keeping.

It is hereby proposed and planned that the follow schedule be followed for implementation of the Merger:

1. Presented to the Merging Lodge on January 2^nd, 2020
2. To the Continuing Lodge on or before March 16^th, 2020
3. Voted on by Merging Lodge on February 6^th, 2020
4. Voted on by Continuing Lodge on April 20^th, 2020
5. To the Grand Master for approval or disapproval on May 4^th, 2020
6. Approved by ¾ vote of the Craft June 4^th, 2020 for Merging Lodge and June 15^th, 2020 for the Continuing Lodge.
7. With final merge date of July 20^th, 2020

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

 ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo                     1972         Charles R. Dean               1980  Ronald R. Tucker                   1983

Danny K. Hatfield                 1984          John W. Rodgers             1984  William F. Culbertson          1985

James R. Baldwin                  1986         Joe W. Garrett                  1987  Robert L. Griffis                    1990

Leon A. Pike                          1991            Gustav Postreich             1991   David Lawrence                     1992

Jeff J. Romano                       1992          James A. Greene             1993   Crag N. Albright                    1994

George N. Johnson              1994            Mark A. Greene               1995   Louis W. Benishek               1996

Christopher G. Buffini         1997           Michael R. Blickenstaff   1998   Daniel E. Feagle Jr.             1999

Herbert (Bud) Bacheller     1999           Phillip A. Hudson             2001  Walter W. Greatrex              2003

Robert J. Stone                   2004            William H. Evans Jr          2005  Louis W. Benishek              2006

Paul W. Dewitt                   2006             Joseph G. Lockhart           2007  William G. Warrington Jr 2007

Glen E. Good                       2008             Terry L. Irwin                    2008   Brian R. Toung                    2009

Bryan P. Bassett                 2009              Stanley J. Dabrowski       2010   Ralph N. Flippo                  2010

Arlington (Bruce) Young  2011               Donald H. Tucker             2012   Eric T. Ellis II                      2013

Thomas W. Aiken              2013               William M. Schaeffer       2014   Allen J. Winterwerp           2015

Henry A. Woodstock III   2015               Allan J. Baker                    2016    Martin J. Louis                   2016/2017

Walter G. Layton               2017              Mark E. King                      2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM        Craig N. Albright PM              Herbert E. Bacheller PM

Allan J. Baker PM                        James R. Baldwin PM            Brady Benishek

Louis W. Benishek PM                David L. Bessette                    Christopher G. Buffini PM

Howard C. Chase III PDDGM   J.Mitchell Cole                         Richard W. Culbertson

William F. Culbertson Sr. PM  Stanley J. Dabrowski PM        Henry T Davis PDDGM

Glennard Decker                         Frank H. Dietrich                     Ronald L. Dreggors

William A. Drossman                 Eric T. Ellis PM                         William H. Evans PM

George O. Farrell                         Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM          Ralph N Flippo PM

William Q. Flippo                         James A. Greene PM              Mark A. Greene PM

Glen E. Good PM                          Daniel H Haley                        Phillip J Haley

Robert L. Hart                               Michael L. Hines                     Leo D. Johns

George N. Johnson PM               Stephen L. Kenney                  Mark E. King WM

David Lawrence PDDGM           Walter G. Layton PM              Joseph G. Lockhart PM

Martin Louis PM                          George R. Morris PM              Lloyd W. Morris

John C. Niebielski                        Edgar L. Phillips                      Gustav Postreich PM

William J. Ptashnik PM              Ian Ramsbottom                      William Rogers

Jeff J. Romano PM                      Matt Schaeffer PM                   Gary H. Seibert

John T. Self                                   Timothy H. Self                        Clayton E. Simons Jr.

Glenn E. Smith                             Kenneth W. Smith                    Robert J. Stone PM

Brian R. Toung PM                      Donald H. Tucker PDDGM    Richard A Turner

Christopher Van Duyne              Chester E. Weichey                  Jeffery L. Whitlock

Allen J. Winterwerp PM             George A. Wolsfelt                   Henry A. Woodstock PM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen                Robert C. Bartlett      Ernest Beasley Jr

Bernard J. Brown           Donald L. Brown       Clifton V. Butler

Harold F. Byrd                Everett C. Chapman  Wilber K. Corbin

Donald Doidge Sr.          James R. Delk             Thomas E. Duane

Miles O. Edge Jr             William H. Evans       Ralph N. Flippo

Joe W. Garrett                 Kyle F. Hall                 Jack H. Hayman Sr.

Tedd Jakomas                 Harry T. Johnson       Calvin I. Lanford

Melvin L Malachoski     Ben F. McGraw           Edward Z. Midgett

George R. Morris           Jack M. Onie                George M. Pilcher Jr

Clarence E. Puckridge  Henry W. Reynolds     Warren A. Sets

Glenn L. Smith               Gordon S. Smith          J.Terrell Smith

Michael J. Strother        George G. Telesh         Richard Turner

Edward J. Vaissiere       Ronald Village             Carl J. Winterwerp

Chester E. Wolsgel         George A. Wolsgel       Henry D Randall

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.

GRAND MASTER

M:. W:. Tommy Turlington (Sandy)

602 Sullivan Street

Deltona, Florida 32725

386-956-4961

 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

R:.W:. Glen E. Good (Janet)

DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR

R:.H:. Thomas Aiken PDDGM (Joyce)

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:   Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler

VIGILANCE:  JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,

PETITIONS:   A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,

MASONIC EDUCATION: Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM

BOARD OF RELIEF:    Master and Wardens

CHARITY:                          Master and Wardens

LODGE MENTORS:       Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM

LODGE PROPERTY:      Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM

LODGE INSTRUCTOR: Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida

Trestle Board MAY 2020

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

(386) 423-2370

NSL149@cfl.rr.com

www.newsmyrnalodge149.org

THE COMMUNICATIONS FOR MAY 2020

HAVE BEEN CANCELLED BY

THE GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA

FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA 

DIRECTIVE NO. 4 April 24, 2020

 To: All Particular Lodges and Members of The Grand Lodge of Florida In consequence of the ongoing orders set out by the Governor of the State of Florida concerning the coronavirus pandemic, as Grand Master, I hereby ORDER AND DIRECT that effective immediately all Stated and Called Communications, Masonic meetings and events are suspended until at least June 1, 2020. This suspension includes, but is not limited to, all Masonic Education/Masonic Leadership Training classes, Secretaries and Treasurers Seminars, Child ID Events, Social Gatherings, all Allied and Appendant Orders and Masonic Youth Groups that meet in any Lodge buildings, and Lodge building rentals. If a Brother is working with a candidate on catechisms outside the Lodge building, continuing to get together for instruction is up to the individuals; however, they should practice “social distancing” and following the guidelines set by the Center for Disease Control. This Directive should be forwarded to your Lodge membership and may be considered proper notification. My Brothers, this situation continues to be fluid and moving very fast. The safety of our Brothers and their families shall be the priority and please use common sense and be safe. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.

Sincerely and fraternally,

John W, Westerman III

LETTER FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA

To: All Members of the Particular Lodges of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Florida,

Good Afternoon My Brothers: I am quite certain all of you are wondering about our upcoming Annual Grand Communication. The Grand Master has a multitude of responsibilities; however, in my opinion none of those responsibilities should ever surpass his duty to the well-being and protection of the Craft. After careful consideration and consultation with our Grand Lodge Leadership Team I can tell you we are of like mind. I believe conducting our Annual Grand Communication at a central location as we have done in the past would incur significant risk thereby compromising the health and well-being of many in attendance. Therefore, I am informing all that for the first time since World War II in 1945 I am canceling our 191st Annual Grand Communication. I should be direct and let all know that all the Grand Lodge Officers are aware of my decision and concur. An Executive Order in conjunction with this letter concerning the 191st Annual Grand Communication is forthcoming. Our partnership with the Rosen Plaza Hotel and its staff as always has been exceptional. They understand the risks involved and once again have been great to work with. There will be no cost incurred by our Grand Lodge from the hotel as a result of this decision. The Delegates from each Lodge as well as other eligible voters will be receiving further communications from the Office of the Grand Secretary regarding how we will ensure that all individuals entitled to vote will have the opportunity via an electronic means. Additionally, a paper ballot will be provided for those unable to vote electronically. Specifically, the voters will ballot on our Grand Lodge Officers along with procedural reports associated with the election and approve the 2020-2021 Proposed Budget these Officers will operate under in the coming year. We will postpone the consideration of the Proposed Legislation and other pertinent items until after we are able to return to the Lodges. Once we can gather again there will be a mechanism by which the Craft will be able to review the Legislation and pose questions before voting with a paper ballot. Again, you will be hearing from the Grand Secretary with further details about these arrangements in the future when our next Grand Master believes it is appropriate. Please know it has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve you this year. I hope you will continue to strengthen all our Lodges utilizing our Each-One-Reach-One Program. Remember our current circumstances with COVID-19 is only temporary and will pass. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida WILL SURVIVE AND THRIVE long after this pandemic disappears. You are the difference makers. Thank you for the many kindnesses you have extended myself and Sudy. Your support has been unsurpassed. Stay safe and I will look forward to seeing you whenever the next opportunity arises.

Sincerely and fraternally.

JOHN W, Westerman III

FROM THE EAST

My Brothers,

Well, here we are in May:  as of this writing, (April) I don’t have any information of weather to tell you, to get your suits out of the cleaners or to cancel your reservations at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. I am sure our M.W. Grand Master, will give us time to take care of that as it gets closer. I do know this, Easter has come and gone. I did not go to Church. Not open. I did not have our Children over or our Great Grand Children over to hunt eggs. Not allowed.  I saw the Pope on T.V., giving a Mass to an empty Plaza in Rome. (when Kat & I were there 5 years ago, there was about 15,000 to 20,000 people in that same Plaza.) not today. How about the price of Fuel? I have not seen it this low of price, in years. Both of my cars are full, but I have nowhere to Go. Stay at home.  The NFL had its draft, but not the same as usual. The commissioner Mr. Goodell was at home, and so were all the players to be selected. Not any fun for anyone. Stay at Home.  The only good news I had was from my C.P.A. She had my tax’s prepared and ready to file electronically.  I did not have to pay them on April 15th, as usually and the first quarter payment, usually due on June 15th, was not due till July 15th. So, I get a little extra time to pay them, But I still must pay all that is due to the United States Treasury Dept.  I Miss all my Brothers, and when we can meet again. I hope and Pray that we will all show at our Beautiful Lodge Building to give Thanks, that we each made it through this Terrible Time. (Remember)” In all the great trials troubles and difficult through Life, in whom do you place your Trust? Till the next time,

R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker, W:.M:.

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West.

Fraternally, Henry Davis, Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Hello, from the south my Brethren.

Fraternally, Bob Segarra. Junior Warden

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master:   R:.W:.Donald H. Tucker (Kathy)      (863)602-1182 donkat9750@aol.com

Senior Warden:            R:.W:. Henry (Greg) Davis                (321)383-1407   gdavis32754@gmail.com

Junior Warden:            Robert Segarra                                     (727)623-6399  rosegar7@msn.com

Treasurer:                      Stephen Kenney                                   (908)420-6615  stevek821@gmail.com

Secretary:                       W:.Allen J Winterwerp (AJ)              (386)423-2370  NSL149@cfl.rr.com

Chaplain:                          Glenn E. Smith (Kathy)                       (386)427-4057   glennesmith@cfl.rr.com

Marshall:                          W:.Walter G. Layton (Edie)                (856)498-7186    walteed50@yahoo.com

Senior Deacon:              Michael Dowell (Debe)                        (303)875-7480   grmschlr101@gmail.com

Junior Deacon:              Jon T. Bodien (Angelique)                  (386)689-2338   jonb1032@gmail.com

Senior Steward:             Christopher R Van Duyne                   (386)846-2945    vanduyne.chris@gmail.com

Junior Steward:            Douglas Everson (Deborah)                 (407)461-0668    flagentman@yahoo.com

Tyler:                                  W:. Herbert (Bud) Bacheller (Susan)  (386)689-9552    budbach@aol.com

Musician:                         W\:. Bryan P. Bassett                               (386)451-0895   bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, for those who have paid you dues, thank you. For those who have misplace the dues notice or can not remember if you have paid your dues please call the Secretary and I will check and let you know if you have or haven’t. For those Brothers who want to pay with credit card PLEASE call me at the Lodge number and I can enter the information for you. We are having problems with Circumscribe. It is not that the money does not get to us but that we have no record of who pays through Circumscribe. They have stopped the weekly emails with the Brothers names and amounts paid. Grand Lodge is aware of the situation and is trying to correct it. Every time we get the bank statement with a payment from circumscribe, we call Grand Lodge and complain. If you pay though circumscribe, please drop an email to me so I can send you your dues card and mark you as dues paid.

ENTERED APPENTICE                       FELLOW CRAFT                       MASTER MASON

Kyle Pensinger                                                     Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)                 John Wyatt Moe,

                                                                                                                                                  Walker E. Powell

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

Reading of the Resolution for Merger with Halifax Lodge No. 81 and New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 at the first Stated Communication we have in June. Congratulations to Brother Glen E. Good Past Master and perpetual member of New Smyrna Lodge 149 who will be sworn in as the 13^th Masonic District Deputy Grand Master, and to Bother Tom Aiken PM, PDDGM and perpetual member of New Smyrna Lodge 149 who will be sworn in as the 13^th Masonic District Instructor at Grand Lodge Communications May 25^th,26^th, 27^th, 2020.

BIRTHDAYS

David E Irons Sr           5/1      James F Murphy        5/2         Edward G Kadet                    5/3

Tom H Thompson Jr   5/3     George M Pilcher Jr   5/4         Peter W Gordon                    5/5

Timothy S Leister         5/5      Jerry C Sapp Jr           5/5         James I Webb                       5/5

Gregory G White          5/5       Leon A Pike                 5/7        Hershel Venable                    5/9

Hal Stuble                     5/11      Hugh J Bourne Jr       5/12     Christopher L Griffin            5/18

Robert L Hart               5/18     James Baldwin            5/9       Dylan G Woods                      5/21

Terry L Irwin                5/22    Chris E Hutchison       5/24     Paul E Nolan                          5/25

Allen J Winterwerp     5/25     Michael F Fabula        5/27     James W Smith Sr                 5/29

Raymond A Bilotta      5/30    Walter G Layton          5/30     Phillip A Hudson                   5/31

Joel A Meister              5/31      Steven R Thomas        5/31

RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution was brought before the Craft at the March 16^th, 2020 Stated Communication to Merge with Halifax Masonic Lodge No. 81. Halifax 81 will be the Merging Lodge and New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 will be the Continuing Lodge and retain its name and Charter. Halifax Lodge No. 81 will surrender its Charter and shall be referred as the Merging Lodge if approved. The Craft is hereby notified of the above Resolution and the Resolution which was accepted as written at the March 16^th, 2020 Stated Communications will be read again at the April 6^th, 2020 Stated Communication and will be held over for the appropriate amount of time and voted on at the May 18^th, Stated Communication.

RESOLUTION FOR MERGER: WHEREAS: Halifax Lodge No. 81 has had a significant and continuing decline in attendance such that it impossible to fill Stations and Places continuing into the Masonic year 2020, and

WHEREAS: Halifax Lodge No. 81 is financially sound and desirous of merging it membership rolls with the Brethren of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 who has had and continue to maintain a close relationship,

THEREFORE: There being sufficient grounds to warrant a merger pursuant to Section 16.04 of the Masonic Law of Florida it is proposed Halifax Lodge No. 81 merge with New Smyrna Lodge No. 149.

It is hereby proposed and planned that New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 shall retain its name and Charter and shall be referred to as the Continuing Lodge. Halifax Lodge No. 81 shall surrender its charter and shall be referred to as the Merging Lodge.

It is hereby proposed and planned that funds and property of the Merging Lodge be transferred to the Continuing Lodge in the following fashion:

1. On or about five (5) business day before the date of Merger, the Secretaries of the Merging and Continuing Lodge shall assimilate records from the Merging Lodge into the records of the Continuing Lodge.
2. Safeguard the papers and similar items of the Merging Lodge which have heretofore been determined by the Master and Officers of the Merging Lodge to warrant such safe keeping.

It is hereby proposed and planned that the follow schedule be followed for implementation of the Merger:

1. Presented to the Merging Lodge on January 2^nd, 2020
2. To the Continuing Lodge on or before March 16^th, 2020
3. Voted on by Merging Lodge on February 6^th, 2020
4. Voted on by Continuing Lodge on April 20^th, 2020
5. To the Grand Master for approval or disapproval on May 4^th, 2020
6. Approved by ¾ vote of the Craft June 4^th, 2020 for Merging Lodge and June 15^th, 2020 for the Continuing Lodge.
7. With final merge date of July 20^th, 2020

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Keep the family of Brother Breece McCray who passed to the Celestial Lodge above on 3/25/20 in your prayers. Keep the family of Brother Bernard J. Brown who passed to the Celestial Lodge above on 4/13/2020 in your prayers. Keep the family of Brother James Francis Delaney who passed to the Celestial Lodge above on April 21^st, 2020  in your prayers Keep Brother Robert Wheeler and his wife Colleen in your prayers due to contracting the Corona Virus as well as Brother R:. W:. Tommy Turlington who has been ill in your prayers.  Please keep our Brothers who are now lock-ins due to the recent events and all our Brothers who have been or are sick that we don’t know about. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

 ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

 

Ralph N. Flippo                     1972         Charles R. Dean               1980  Ronald R. Tucker                   1983

Danny K. Hatfield                 1984          John W. Rodgers             1984  William F. Culbertson          1985

James R. Baldwin                  1986         Joe W. Garrett                  1987  Robert L. Griffis                    1990

Leon A. Pike                          1991            Gustav Postreich             1991   David Lawrence                     1992

Jeff J. Romano                       1992          James A. Greene             1993   Crag N. Albright                    1994

George N. Johnson              1994            Mark A. Greene               1995   Louis W. Benishek               1996

Christopher G. Buffini         1997           Michael R. Blickenstaff   1998   Daniel E. Feagle Jr.             1999

Herbert (Bud) Bacheller     1999           Phillip A. Hudson             2001  Walter W. Greatrex              2003

Robert J. Stone                   2004            William H. Evans Jr          2005  Louis W. Benishek              2006

Paul W. Dewitt                   2006             Joseph G. Lockhart           2007  William G. Warrington Jr 2007

Glen E. Good                       2008             Terry L. Irwin                    2008   Brian R. Toung                    2009

Bryan P. Bassett                 2009              Stanley J. Dabrowski       2010   Ralph N. Flippo                  2010

Arlington (Bruce) Young  2011               Donald H. Tucker             2012   Eric T. Ellis II                      2013

Thomas W. Aiken              2013               William M. Schaeffer       2014   Allen J. Winterwerp           2015

Henry A. Woodstock III   2015               Allan J. Baker                    2016    Martin J. Louis                   2016/2017

Walter G. Layton               2017              Mark E. King                      2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM        Craig N. Albright PM              Herbert E. Bacheller PM

Allan J. Baker PM                        James R. Baldwin PM            Brady Benishek

Louis W. Benishek PM                David L. Bessette                    Christopher G. Buffini PM

Howard C. Chase III PDDGM   J.Mitchell Cole                         Richard W. Culbertson

William F. Culbertson Sr. PM  Stanley J. Dabrowski PM        Henry T Davis PDDGM

Glennard Decker                         Frank H. Dietrich                     Ronald L. Dreggors

William A. Drossman                 Eric T. Ellis PM                         William H. Evans PM

George O. Farrell                         Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM          Ralph N Flippo PM

William Q. Flippo                         James A. Greene PM              Mark A. Greene PM

Glen E. Good PM                          Daniel H Haley                        Phillip J Haley

Robert L. Hart                               Michael L. Hines                     Leo D. Johns

George N. Johnson PM               Stephen L. Kenney                  Mark E. King WM

David Lawrence PDDGM           Walter G. Layton PM              Joseph G. Lockhart PM

Martin Louis PM                          George R. Morris PM              Lloyd W. Morris

John C. Niebielski                        Edgar L. Phillips                      Gustav Postreich PM

William J. Ptashnik PM              Ian Ramsbottom                      William Rogers

Jeff J. Romano PM                      Matt Schaeffer PM                   Gary H. Seibert

John T. Self                                   Timothy H. Self                        Clayton E. Simons Jr.

Glenn E. Smith                             Kenneth W. Smith                    Robert J. Stone PM

Brian R. Toung PM                      Donald H. Tucker PDDGM    Richard A Turner

Christopher Van Duyne              Chester E. Weichey                  Jeffery L. Whitlock

Allen J. Winterwerp PM             George A. Wolsfelt                   Henry A. Woodstock PM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen                Robert C. Bartlett      Ernest Beasley Jr

Bernard J. Brown           Donald L. Brown       Clifton V. Butler

Harold F. Byrd                Everett C. Chapman  Wilber K. Corbin

Donald Doidge Sr.          James R. Delk             Thomas E. Duane

Miles O. Edge Jr             William H. Evans       Ralph N. Flippo

Joe W. Garrett                 Kyle F. Hall                 Jack H. Hayman Sr.

Tedd Jakomas                 Harry T. Johnson       Calvin I. Lanford

Melvin L Malachoski     Ben F. McGraw           Edward Z. Midgett

George R. Morris           Jack M. Onie                George M. Pilcher Jr

Clarence E. Puckridge  Henry W. Reynolds     Warren A. Sets

Glenn L. Smith               Gordon S. Smith          J.Terrell Smith

Michael J. Strother        George G. Telesh         Richard Turner

Edward J. Vaissiere       Ronald Village             Carl J. Winterwerp

Chester E. Wolsgel         George A. Wolsgel       Henry D Randall

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.

GRAND MASTER

M\W\John W. Westerman III (Sudy)

1417 Avenue D N.E.

Winter Haven Fl. 33881-4336

Jwesterman33881@gmail.com

 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

R:.W:. Ed Slauson

2429 Haulover Blvd.

Deltona, Florida 32738

(321) 377-0954

Eslauson271@yahoo.com

DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR

R:.H:. Tracy Chastain (Donna)

1250 Bee Lane

Geneva, Florida 32732

(407) 687-3191

tdchastain@yahoo.com

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:   Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler

VIGILANCE:  JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,

PETITIONS:   A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,

MASONIC EDUCATION: Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM

BOARD OF RELIEF:    Master and Wardens

CHARITY:                          Master and Wardens

LODGE MENTORS:       Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM

LODGE PROPERTY:      Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM

LODGE INSTRUCTOR: Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida
Trestle Board April 2020
300 N. Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-2370
nsl149@cfl.rr.com
www.newsmyrnalodge149.org
BOTH COMMUNICATIONS ON APRIL 6TH, AND APRIL 20TH, 2020
HAVE BEEN CANCELLED BY
THE GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA

DIRECTIVE NO. 3 March 17, 2020
FROM GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA

To: All Worshipful Masters and Secretaries of the Particular Lodges In consequence of the new orders set out by the Governor of the State of Florida concerning the coronavirus pandemic, as Grand Master, I hereby ORDER AND DIRECT that effective immediately all Stated and Called Communications, Masonic meetings and events are suspended until at least May 4, 2020. This suspension includes, but is not limited to, all Masonic Education/Masonic Leadership Training classes, Secretaries and Treasurers Seminars, Child ID Events, Social Gatherings, all Allied and Appendant Orders and Masonic Youth Groups that meet in any Lodge buildings, and Lodge building rentals. If a Brother is working with a candidate on catechisms outside the Lodge building, continuing to get together for instruction is up to the individuals; however, they should practice “social distancing” and following the guidelines set by the Center for Disease Control. This Directive should be forwarded to your Lodge membership and may be considered proper notification. If your Lodge meeting is tonight and it is not practical to cancel at this late hour you may proceed. My Brothers, this situation is fluid and moving very fast. The safety of our Brothers and their families shall be the priority and please use common sense and be safe. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.
Sincerely and fraternally,
John W. Westerman, III Grand Master

FROM THE EAST

My Brothers, What a trying time it is for us Masons and the United States of America. This Virus (C.19) is taking its toll on all of us. We can’t do this and can’t do that. What a mess.
Our M:.W:. Grand Master (John W. Westerman III, has put out directive No. 3. It states that “Effective Immediately All Stated & Called Communications, Masonic Meeting and Events Are suspended until at Least May 4, 2020.” So, this means NO Open Books and School Of Instruction. No Scottish Rite Reunion. No Practices. No Gatherings in Our Lodge Building. My Brothers, if you have any questions re: this, Do not hesitate to call myself of W:. Brother, A.J. Winterwerp for your answers. Everyone please stay Safe, and remember this Virus likes the Older people best, like Me and R:. W:. Bernie S. Take Due Notice and Govern Yourselves Accordingly. Till the next time, whenever that may be.
R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker, W:.M:.

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West.
My brothers with no meetings till May. There not a lot going at the lodge. This would be a good time for the brothers .Who have not done there Master Mason Exams 1, 2 and 3 to get them done.
They are located on circumscribe. There will a Master Mason degree in May or June. When we start practicing again come out and get involved. The Eastern Star are preparing great Dinners before the meeting.
Come have dinner and fellowship at the next meeting.
Fraternally, Henry Davis, Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Hello, from the south my Brethren. I hope you and your family are safe from this virus! As you may have heard the pancake breakfast has been cancelled and the lodge has suspended its meetings.
Building:
1. Fresh Start Cleaning Inc. will begin the deep cleaning on the 1st week of April.
2. The roof parapet cables will be completed the 2nd week of April.
3. The fire escape work has begun with measurements and will continue until completed. To the craft – material specifications are in the lodge for those brothers who asked. Additionally there are no negative reports of this company to the Better Business Bureau.
4. The first Air Conditioner service will be free from Air Kings, thanks to our previous Worshipful Master Mark King. We are still actively looking at relocating the AC piping in the kitchen storage area.
5. We are continuing to explore vendors for quotes on window replacement for the lodge. We are requesting a capital budget of $50,000 for next year’s (2021) budget to complete this project.
6. The ceiling fan in the Prep room behind the North/West Door will be replaced end of April.
7. The 3rd floor storage room in the extreme North is filled with unused items which may be discarded, unless they serve a known purpose.
8. We will be looking into the lodge room floors and elevations at the Worshipful Masters, Senior Wardens and Junior Warden Stations
Kitchen:
1. The Eastern Star will continue to provide meals for our meetings, as per the WM.
2. This Saturday Pancake breakfast is canceled but will run on the (3) week of every Saturday. Again, in order to make this successful we will need a minimum (7) volunteers, including the (2) stewards. Additionally, if we have less than (5) members including the stewards the breakfast will be cancelled for lack of participation.
3. The kitchen stove is now calibrated, and the door is repaired.
4. The Deep Fryers will be relocated in the kitchen, but not for us.
Fraternally, Bob Segarra. Junior Warden

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master:           R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker (Kathy) (863)602-1182 donkat9750@aol.com
Senior Warden:                   R:. W:. Henry (Greg) Davis (321)383-1407 gdavis32754@gmail.com
Junior Warden:                   Robert Segarra (727)623-6399 rosegar7@msn.com
Treasurer:                              Stephen Kenney (908)420-6615 stevek821@gmail.com
Secretary:                               Allen J Winterwerp PM (AJ) (386)423-2370 NSL149@cfl.rr.com
Chaplain:                                Glenn E. Smith (Kathy) (386)427-4057 glennesmith@cfl.rr.com
Marshall:                                Walter G. Layton PM (Edie) (856)498-7186 walteed50@yahoo.com
Senior Deacon:                     Michael Dowell (Debe) (303)875-7480 grmschlr101@gmail.com
Junior Deacon:                     Jon T. Bodien (Angelique) (386)689-2338 jonb1032@gmail.com
Senior Steward:                   Christopher R Van Duyne (386)846-2945 vanduyne.chris@gmail.com
Junior Steward:                   Douglas Everson (Deborah) (407)461-0668 flagentman@yahoo.com
Tyler:                                        Herbert (Bud) Bacheller PM(Susan) (386)689-9552 budbach@aol.com
Musician:                                Bryan P. Bassett PM(386)451-0895 bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, there are still some who haven’t paid their 2020 dues. Please get them into the Secretary as soon as possible. If you pay on Circumscribe please drop an email to the secretary that you did so. We seem to be having a communication problem with Circumscribe letting us know who is paying their dues through them.
Brothers, this is a time WE as Masons should check in on each other. It’s as simple as making a phone call asking how you are doing and just thinking about you Brother and your family.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

Reading of the Resolution for Merger with Halifax Lodge No. 81 and New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 at the April 6th2020 Stated Communication. CONGRADULATIONS TO W:. Joe Garrett who has been a Master Mason for 55 years and received his 55 year Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Florida March 16th, 2020’s Stated Communication, and to James Ward who was reinstated on March2nd, 202’s Stated Communication

BIRTHDAYS

Kevin R Williams 4/3        Kirby H Latham 4/4             Daniel J Hautala 4/5
Daniel E Feagle Jr 4/6       William E Pugh 4/9              Markham T Van Cleef 4/9
Gwynne Turner 4/11          John Townsend 4/13            Joseph G Lockhart Jr 4/15
Robert C Bartlett 4/17       John W Loveland III 4/17    David J. Ellis 4/18
Henry D Randall 4/19       Ronald R Tucker 4/19           James S Davenport 4/21
Russell E Turner 4/21       Charley B Barley 4/22           William R Lawrence 4/22
Hugh M Pender III 4/26   Richard J Zani 4/26              Danny K Hatfield 4/29
Edward Vaissaere 4/29    James Archimbaud 4/30     Donald Needham 4/30

RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution was brought before the Craft at the March 16th, 2020 Stated Communication to Merge with Halifax Masonic Lodge No. 81. Halifax 81 will be the Merging Lodge and New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 will be the Continuing Lodge and retain its name and Charter. Halifax Lodge No. 81 will surrender its Charter and shall be referred as the Merging Lodge if approved. The Craft is hereby notified of the above Resolution and the Resolution which was accepted as written at the March 16th, 2020 Stated Communications will be read again at the April 6th, 2020 Stated Communication and will be held over for the appropriate amount of time and voted on at the April 20th, Stated Communication.

RESOLUTION FOR MERGER

WHEREAS: Halifax Lodge No. 81 has had a significant and continuing decline in attendance such that it impossible to fill Stations and Places continuing into the Masonic year 2020, and
WHEREAS: Halifax Lodge No. 81 is financially sound and desirous of merging it membership rolls with the Brethren of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 who has had and continue to maintain a close relationship,
THEREFORE: There being sufficient grounds to warrant a merger pursuant to Section 16.04 of the Masonic Law of Florida it is proposed Halifax Lodge No. 81 merge with New Smyrna Lodge No. 149.
It is hereby proposed and planned that New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 shall retain its name and Charter and shall be referred to as the Continuing Lodge. Halifax Lodge No. 81 shall surrender its charter and shall be referred to as the Merging Lodge.
It is hereby proposed and planned that funds and property of the Merging Lodge be transferred to the Continuing Lodge in the following fashion:
A. On or about five (5) business day before the date of Merger, the Secretaries of the Merging and Continuing Lodge shall assimilate records from the Merging Lodge into the records of the Continuing Lodge.
B. Safeguard the papers and similar items of the Merging Lodge which have heretofore been determined by the Master and Officers of the Merging Lodge to warrant such safe keeping.
It is hereby proposed and planned that the follow schedule be followed for implementation of the Merger:
1. Presented to the Merging Lodge on January 2nd, 2020
2. To the Continuing Lodge on or before March 16th, 2020
3. Voted on by Merging Lodge on February 6th, 2020
4. Voted on by Continuing Lodge on April 20th, 2020
5. To the Grand Master for approval or disapproval on May 4th, 2020
6. Approved by ¾ vote of the Craft June 4th, 2020 for Merging Lodge and June 15th, 2020 for the Continuing Lodge.
7. With final merge date of July 20th, 2020

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Keep Brothers Mark E. King and Don Needham families in your prayers due to loss of their sons. Add a prayer for Jack W. Irwin as we’ve been notified that he passed to the Celestial Lodge. Brother Glen E. Smith and Brother Narcisse for back injuries. Please keep our Brothers who are now lock-ins due to the recent events and all our Brothers who have been or are sick that we don’t know about. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo 1972                    Charles R. Dean 1980                   Ronald R. Tucker 1983
Danny K. Hatfield 1984                John W. Rodgers 1984                William F. Culbertson 1985
James R. Baldwin 1986                Joe W. Garrett 1987                     Robert L. Griffis 1990
Leon A. Pike 1991                           Gustav Postreich 1991                  David Lawrence 1992
Jeff J. Romano 1992                      James A. Greene 1993                 Crag N. Albright 1994
George N. Johnson 1994              Mark A. Greene 1995                   Louis W. Benishek 1996
Christopher G. Buffini 1997        Michael R. Blickenstaff 1998    Daniel E. Feagle Jr. 1999
Herbert (Bud) Bacheller 1999    Phillip A. Hudson 2001              Walter W. Greatrex 2003                                                         Robert J. Stone 2004                     William H. Evans Jr 2004         Louis W. Benishek 2006                                                              Paul W. Dewitt 2006                      Joseph G. Lockhart 2007            William G. Warrington Jr 2007                                               Glen E. Good 2008                         Terry L. Irwin 2008                       Brian R. Toung 2009                                                                     Bryan P. Bassett 2009                    Stanley J. Dabrowski 2010        Ralph N. Flippo 2010                                                           Arlington (Bruce) Young 2011    Donald H. Tucker 2012               Eric T. Ellis II 2013                                                                    Thomas W. Aiken 2013                  William M. Schaeffer 2014        Allen J. Winterwerp 2015                                                         Henry A. Woodstock III 2015      Allan J. Baker 2016                      Martin J. Louis 2016/2017                                                           Walter G. Layton 2017                    Mark E. King 2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM           Craig N. Albright PM              Herbert E. Bacheller PM
Allan J. Baker PM                            James R. Baldwin PM            Brady Benishek
Louis W. Benishek PM                   David L. Bessette                     Christopher G. Buffini PM
Howard C. Chase III PDDGM      J. Mitchell Cole                         Richard W. Culbertson
William F. Culbertson Sr. PM     Stanley J. Dabrowski PM      Henry T Davis PDDGM
Glennard Decker                              Frank H. Dietrich                     Ronald L. Dreggors
William A. Drossman                     Eric T. Ellis PM                         William H. Evans PM
George O. Farrell                             Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM          Ralph N Flippo PM
William Q. Flippo                            James A. Greene PM                Mark A. Greene PM
Glen E. Good PM                              Daniel H Haley                           Phillip J Haley
Robert L. Hart                                   Michael L. Hines                       James D. Humphrey
Leo D. Johns                                      George N. Johnson PM           Stephen L. Kenney
Mark E. King PM                             David Lawrence PDDGM        Walter G. Layton PM
Joseph G. Lockhart PM                 Martin Louis PM                        George R. Morris PM
Lloyd W. Morris                               John C. Niebielski                     Edgar L. Phillips
Gustav Postreich PM                      William J. Ptashnik PM          Ian Ramsbottom
William Rogers                                 Jeff J. Romano PM                  Matt Schaeffer PM
Gary H. Seibert                                 John T. Self                                 Timothy H. Self
Clayton E. Simons Jr.                     Glenn E. Smith                          Kenneth W. Smith
Robert J. Stone PM                          Brian R. Toung PM                  Donald H. Tucker PDDGM
Richard A Turner                             Christopher Van Duyne         Chester E. Weichey
Jeffery L. Whitlock                          Allen J. Winterwerp PM        George A. Wolsfelt
Henry A. Woodstock PM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen                  Robert C. Bartlett               Ernest Beasley Jr
Bernard J. Brown            Donald L. Brown                Clifton V. Butler
Harold F. Byrd                  Everett C. Chapman          Wilber K. Corbin
Donald Doidge Sr.           James R. Delk                      Thomas E. Duane
Miles O. Edge Jr               William H. Evans                Ralph N. Flippo
Joe W. Garrett                   Kyle F. Hall                           Jack H. Hayman Sr.
Tedd Jakomas                   Harry T. Johnson                Thomas F. Johnson
Calvin I. Lanford              Melvin L Malachoski          Breece A. McCray Sr.
Ben F. McGraw                  Edward Z. Midgett              George R. Morris
Jack M. Onie                       George M. Pilcher Jr          Clarence E. Puckridge
Henry W. Reynolds         Warren A. Sets                      Glenn L. Smith
Gordon S. Smith               R. Terrell Smith                   Michael J. Strother
George G. Telesh              Richard Turner                     Edward J. Vaissiere
Ronald Village                  Carl J. Winterwerp              Chester E. Wolsgel
George A. Wolsgel           Henry D Randall

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.
GRAND MASTER
MWJohn W. Westerman III (Sudy)
1417 Avenue D N.E.
Winter Haven Fl. 33881-4336
Jwesterman33881@gmail.com

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
R:.W:.Ed Slauson
2429 Haulover Blvd.
Deltona, Florida 32738
(321) 377-0954
Eslauson271@yahoo.com

DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR
R:.H:. Tracy Chastain (Donna)
1250 Bee Lane
Geneva, Florida 32732
(407) 687-3191
tdchastain@yahoo.com

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:                             Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney,                                                                                     Robert Wheeler
VIGILANCE:                        JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler,                                                                                     Glen E. Good PM,
PETITIONS:                         A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien,                                                                                             Michael Dowell,
MASONIC EDUCATION: Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM,                                                                                   Bud Bacheller PM
BOARD OF RELIEF:         Master and Wardens
CHARITY:                             Master and Wardens
LODGE MENTORS:           Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM,                                                                                                     Walter G. Layton PM
LODGE PROPERTY:         Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM
LODGE INSTRUCTOR:    Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken PDDGM,

All masonic meetings are cancelled for April
New Smyrna Lodge No. 149
300 N. Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida
Trestle Board March 2020
300 N. Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-2370
nsl149@cfl.rr.com
www.newsmyrnalodge149.org
The Worshipful Master requests your attendance at the StatedCommunication March 2nd, 2020 and March 16th , 2020

FROM THE EAST

My Brothers, February has come and gone. St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of Spring, is upon us. We had a busy Feb. Congratulation’s to Brother Lamon R. Owens who became our newest E.A., Special thanks to all the Brothers who stepped UP and did a very fine Degree for this Brother. Congratulations to our newly Raised Brother Jonathan Magill who was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on February 20th, at Sanford Lodge No. 62. Thank you, Sanford Lodge, for the courtesy work to Raise this Brother. By the way we had thirty-six Brothers in the Lodge for this night. Thanks to all for coming out and supporting our Lodge and the Officers who work so hard for all of us. Now about March. A stated meeting on Monday 03/02/2020 dinner at 6:00 Meeting at 7:00. We plan to update our Alter and install our Chaplain. There will be some balloting and we will be discussing the possible merger between Halifax 81 and New Smyrna 149. and we will drop down to Fellow Craft Degree, to hear the catechism of two Brothers, who will be soon Raised to Master Mason’s. Be safe in your travels and keep all our Brothers in your Prayers. Till the next time.
R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker, W:.M:.

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West
Henry Davis
Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Hello from the south my Brethren and things are still moving forward in the positive! On the 3rd Saturday of March we will have our first pancake breakfast. I am looking forward to seeing you all there, especially those of you who had volunteered to work. So without further talk let me bring you up to date, so we are all prepared for our next meeting.
Building:
1. We did obtain quotes from a total of (5) cleaning company and on average the Deep Cleaning quotes come to $1,350 to $2,100 total. The bimonthly cleanings $350 to $450 per month. All companies are licensed and bonded, except (1) who is not bonded, but assures me they will obtain it if selected. The top choices are: Kimmie Can Do It, cleaning services and Fresh Start Cleaning Inc.
2. A structural engineer has looked at the roof parapet cables and assures us they do not need replacement, but rust proofing and painting. We will need volunteers for brushing, treating and painting cables.
3. We have received the pricing for the fire escape of $17,500 with 50% as an initial deposit ($8,750). The structural engineer is working with our vendor to get a better price on the aluminum, which in turn will reduce the price.
4. We did call total of (10) vendors for an Air Conditioner service contract with possible relocation of the piping on the kitchen floor. So far to date we have received one quote on service only for $150 for (2) visits per year. All others were no show and/or no answer.
5. Total of (6) vendors were called for quotes on window replacement for the lodge. A quote was obtained for $49,879.84 all other vendors were either no show or could not perform commercial work.
6. We will need to purchase and replacement ceiling fan in the Prep room behind the North/West Door.
7. The 3rd floor storage room in the extreme North is filled with unused items which may be discarded, unless they serve a known purpose.
Kitchen:
1. The Eastern Star will continue to provide meals for our meetings, as per the WM.
2. Saturday Pancake breakfast will begin March 21st and run on the (3) week of every Saturday. In order to make this successful we will need a minimum (7) volunteers, including the (2) stewards. Additionally, if we have less than (5) members including the stewards the breakfast will be cancelled for lack of participation.
3. The stove door is in need of repair as it falls down when opened. I would like to present this to any members who have knowledge of and may repair it prior to me looking at a service company.
4. The Deep Fryers will be relocated in the kitchen, but not for us
Fraternally, Bob Segarra. Junior Warden

RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution was brought to the Craft at the January 20th, 2020 Stated Communication to make R:. W:. Tommy L. Turlington Deputy Grand Master of Florida an Honorary Perpetual Member of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149. Motion/second to accept the Resolution as read, motion passed. This is notice of the Resolution to the Craft and final vote will be at the March 2nd, 2020 Stated Communication.
A Resolution was brought to the Craft at the January 20th, 2020 Stated Communication to make R:. W:. Edward Slauson District Deputy Grand Master of the 13th Masonic District of Florida a Honorary Perpetual Member of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149. Motion/second to accept the Resolution as read, motion passed. This is notice of the Resolution to the Craft and final vote will be at the March 2nd, 2020 Stated Communication.

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master: R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker (Kathy) (863)602-1182 donkat9750@aol.com
Senior Warden:        R:.W:. Henry (Greg) Davis (321)383-1407 gdavis32754@gmail.com
Junior Warden:       Robert Segarra (727)623-6399 rosegar7@msn.com
Treasurer:                 Stephen Kenney (908)420-6615 stevek821@gmail.com
Secretary:                 W:.Allen J Winterwerp . (AJ)(Carol) (386)423-2370 NSL149@cfl.rr.com
Chaplain:                  Glenn E. Smith (Kathy) (386)427-4057 glennesmith@cfl.rr.com
Marshall:                  W:.Walter G. Layton (Edie) (856)498-7186 walteed50@yahoo.com
Senior Deacon:        Michael Dowell (Debe) (303)875-7480 grmschlr101@gmail.com
Junior Deacon:        Jon T. Bodien (Angelique) (386)689-2338 jonb1032@gmail.com
Senior Steward:       Christopher R Van Duyne
Junior Steward:       Douglas Everson (Deborah) (407)461-0668 flagentman@yahoo.com
Tyler:                          W:.Herbert (Bud) Bacheller(Susan) (386)689-9552 budbach@aol.com
Musician:                  W:.Bryan P. Bassett (386)451-0895 bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, there are still some who haven’t paid their 2020 dues. Please get them into the Secretary as soon as possible. If you pay on Circumscribe please drop an email to the secretary that you did so. We seem to be having a communication problem with Circumscribe letting us know who is paying their dues through them.
At the March 2nd, 2020 Stated Meeting the Craft will dispensing with business in the Master Mason Degree and listen to Brothers Moe and Powel’s Fellow Craft Proficiency.

ENTERED APPENTICE
Kyle Pensinger

FELLOW CRAFT
Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)

MASTER MASON

John Wyatt Moe, Walker E. Powell

REINSTATMENTS

James A. Ward

LODGE HISTORY CONTINUED

Herbert E. Donnelly, Secretary in 1934, served a total of sixteen years in that office until his death in 1951. I make special mention of him here because of his work to refinance the Mortgage. Although attendance was still down and membership dropped to 164, 1934 turned out to be a good year due to action taken on the mortgage. A Committee chaired by Herbert E. Donnelly approached Mr. W. J. S. Carr, holder of the mortgage, and persuaded him to agree to the following: Since 1927 the Lodge had paid $350.00 per quarter interest and had only paid $800.00 on the principal, the mortgage was still $19,200.00, Mr Carr agreed to cut the mortgage to $15000.00, forgive $1445.00 in delinquent interest, To chard no interest on the first $5000.00 of the $15000.00 mortgage, to allow twelve years to pay the first $5000.00 would not begin for 2 years. That interest on the final $10,000.00 would be reduced from 7% to 5%. Needless to say, the Lodge ratified this on November 19^th, 1934. The years 1935 and 1936 passed without significant change. Economic conditions were extremely hard. Many suspensions and reinstatements were made involving men who had played prominent roles in history. Many Brothers were destitute, and the Lodge maintained a constant struggle to help them. Membership dropped to 155.  In 1937 the Grand Lodge realigned the Districts and this Lodge was now in the fifteenth Masonic District, of the following:  36 – Apopka, St Johns 37 – Deland,

Sanford 62 – Sanford, Orlando 69 – Orlando, Volusia 77 – Barberville, Eola 207 – Orlando, Halifax 81W – Daytona Beach, St. Cloud 221 – St. Cloud, Oviedo 243 – Oviedo, Daytona Beach 270 – Daytona Beach, New Smyrna 149 – New Smyrna Beach Fl, Winter Park 239 – Winter Park, South Apopka 165 – Winter Garden, Orange Blossom 80 – Kissimmee. The years 1938, 1939, and 1940 passed without significant change. The Brethren did everything in their power to make meetings interesting with entertainment, speakers, and dinners. They held “Smokers” after meetings to discuss efforts to reinstate suspended Brothers and provide Charity. Membership was 156. In 1941 the United States was again at war. Little was recorded in the minutes that year about the war, except that the Grand Master approved cooperation with the U. S. O. and the Masonic Service Association on behalf of military personnel.

To be continued.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

At the March 2^nd, 2020 Stated Meeting the Craft will dispensing with business in the Master Mason Degree and listen to Brothers Moe and Powel’s Fellow Craft Proficiency for a portion of the meeting.

BIRTHDAYS

Norman Slifkin        3/2        Louis Benishek      3/3      Edward M Dunn         3/3   Donald E Boliver       3/5

Charles P Kyle         3/5        C.alvin L Langford 3/9      Carlo Monetti              3/12  William H Evans Jr 3/15

Curtiss J Shorkey    3/15      Richard A Turner  3/15     Ghassan M Resian      3/16  Joe W Garrett           3/17

Bryan D King           3/18      Arlington B Young 3/18    Richard L Chesser Jr  3/19 Dennis M Jones        3/19

Jesse H Tankersley 3/22     Charles L Ogram    3/23    James H Richard Jr    3/23  Daniel R Willman   3/23

J Mitchell Cole Jr    3/24     Eric A Gerhardt      3/24    Richard K Rodgers      3/24  Michael H Fielder  3/26

Patrick C Conroy    3/27       Burton K Jordon    3/28    Kevin W Percy              3/28 Lawrence A Long   3/29

Roy A Malphurs Jr  3/29     Brian R Toung         3/29    Edward Z Midgett       3/31

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Brother Irwin, Brother Dowell’s daughter is sick, Brother Carl Winterwerp, Brother Glen E. Smith, Brother Narcisse back injury Brother, W\Needham’s son who is a Navy Seal and being deployed. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo 1972                Charles R. Dean 1980              Ronald R. Tucker 1983
Danny K. Hatfield 1984           John W. Rodgers 1984             William F. Culbertson 1985
James R. Baldwin 1986            Joe W. Garrett 1987                 Robert L. Griffis 1990
Leon A. Pike 1991                      Gustav Postreich 1991              David Lawrence 1992
Jeff J. Romano 1992                 James A. Greene 1993              Crag N. Albright 1994
George N. Johnson 1994          Mark A. Greene 1995                Louis W. Benishek 1996
Christopher G. Buffini 1997     Michael R. Blickenstaff 1998  Daniel E. Feagle Jr. 1999
Herbert (Bud) Bacheller 1999 Phillip A. Hudson 2001           Walter W. Greatrex 2003
Robert J. Stone 2004                William H. Evans Jr 2005       Louis W. Benishek 2006                                                        Paul W. Dewitt 2006                 Joseph G. Lockhart 2007       William G. Warrington Jr 2007
Glen E. Good 2008                    Terry L. Irwin 2008                 Brian R. Toung 2009
Bryan P. Bassett 2009               Stanley J. Dabrowski 2010     Ralph N. Flippo 2010
Arlington (Bruce) Young 2011 Donald H. Tucker 2012           Eric T. Ellis II 2013
Thomas W. Aiken 2013             William M. Schaeffer 2014     Allen J. Winterwerp 2015
Henry A. Woodstock III 2015  Allan J. Baker 2016                  Martin J. Louis 2016/2017
Walter G. Layton 2017               Mark E. King 2018/2019

 

 

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM        Craig N. Albright PM        Herbert E. Bacheller PM

Allan J. Baker PM                        James R. Baldwin PM        Brady Benishek

Louis W. Benishek PM               David L. Bessette                 Christopher G. Buffini PM

Howard C. Chase III PDDGM   J.Mitchell Cole                     Richard W. Culbertson

William F. Culbertson Sr. PM   Stanley J. Dabrowski PM   Henry T Davis PDDGM

Glennard Decker                         Frank H. Dietrich                  Ronald L. Dreggors

William A. Drossman                  Eric T. Ellis PM                    William H. Evans PM

George O. Farrell                         Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM       James A. Greene PM

Mark A. Greene PM                     Glen E. Good PM                   Daniel H Haley

Phillip J Haley                              Robert L. Hart                        Michael L. Hines

James D. Humphrey                   Jack W. Irwin                         Leo D. Johns

George N. Johnson PM               Stephen L. Kenney                Mark E. King WM

David Lawrence PDDGM           Walter G. Layton PM            Joseph G. Lockhart PM

Martin Louis PM                          George R. Morris PM            Lloyd W. Morris

John C. Niebielski                        Edgar L. Phillips                    Gustav Postreich PM

William J. Ptashnik PM              Ian Ramsbottom                    William Rogers

Jeff J. Romano PM                       Matt Schaeffer PM                 Gary H. Seibert

John T. Self                                    Timothy H. Self                       Clayton E. Simons Jr.

Glenn E. Smith                              Kenneth W. Smith                  Robert J. Stone PM

Brian R. Toung PM                       Donald H. Tucker PDDGM   Richard A Turner

Christopher Van Duyne               Chester E. Weichey                Jeffery L. Whitlock

Allen J. Winterwerp PM               George A. Wolsfelt                 Henry A. Woodstock PM

 

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen             Robert C. Bartlett              Ernest Beasley Jr

Bernard J. Brown        Donald L. Brown               Clifton V. Butler

Harold F. Byrd             Everett C. Chapman         Wilber K. Corbin

Donald Doidge Sr.       James R. Delk                   Thomas E. Duane

Miles O. Edge Jr          William H. Evans              Ralph N. Flippo

Joe W. Garrett              Kyle F. Hall                        Jack H. Hayman Sr.

Jack W. Irwin               Tedd Jakomas                    Harry T. Johnson

Thomas F. Johnson     Calvin I. Lanford              Melvin L Malachoski

Breece A. McCray Sr.   Ben F. McGraw                 Edward Z. Midgett

George R. Morris          Jack M. Onie                      George M. Pilcher Jr

Clarence E. Puckridge  Henry W. Reynolds          Warren A. Sets

Glenn L. Smith               Gordon S. Smith              J.Terrell Smith

Michael J. Strother       George G. Telesh              Richard Turner

Edward J. Vaissiere      Ronald Village                   Carl J. Winterwerp

Chester E. Wolsgel        George A. Wolsgel            Henry D Randall

 

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.

GRAND MASTER

M\W\John W. Westerman III (Sudy)

1417 Avenue D N.E.

Winter Haven Fl. 33881-4336

Jwesterman33881@gmail.com

 

 

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

R\W\Ed Slauson

2429 Haulover Blvd.

Deltona, Florida 32738

(321) 377-0954

Eslauson271@yahoo.com

DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR

R\H\Tracy Chastain (Donna)

1250 Bee Lane

Geneva, Florida 32732

(407) 687-3191

tdchastain@yahoo.com

 

 

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:                                      Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler

VIGILANCE:                                   JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,

PETITIONS:                                    A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,

MASONIC EDUCATION:              Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM

BOARD OF RELIEF:                       Master and Wardens

CHARITY:                                       Master and Wardens

LODGE MENTORS:                       Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM

LODGE PROPERTY:                       Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM

LODGE INSTRUCTOR:                  Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken PDDGM,

                                                               

13^TH MASONIC DISTRICT LODGE MEETING NIGHTS

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149               1^st & 3^rd Mondays

Sanford Lodge No. 62                         1^st & 3^rd Tuesdays

Halifax Lodge No. 81                           1^st Thursday

Landmark Lodge No. 383                   2^nd & 4^th Thursdays

Volusia Lodge No. 77                           2^nd & 4^th Mondays

Ormond Beach Lodge No. 326          2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays

St. Johns Lodge No. 37                        2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays

Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 3 meets the 2^nd & 4^th Mondays at New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 at 7:30 pm

Visit us on the Web for the current information at http://newsmyrnalodge149.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149

300 N. Riverside Dr.

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida
Trestle Board February 2020
300 N. Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-2370
nsl149@cfl.rr.com
www.newsmyrnalodge149.org
The Worshipful Master requests your attendance at the Stated
Communication February 3rd, and
Called Entered Apprentice Degree               February 17th, 2020

 

FROM THE EAST

 Hello my Brothers: January is gone and February is here. So the Super Bowl is coming, and we know that the N.E. Patriots will not be in it. Ha Ha. Don’t forget to let your Sweetheart know how you feel about her, and don’t forget to come to your Lodge Meetings. We hope to confer an E.A. Degree on the 17th and a combined Halifax and New Smyrna Lodge M.M. Degree on the 27th.of Feb. Remember our meetings are on the First and Third Mondays of each month, unless you are notified. Your new officers are moving along very nicely, come out and support them and be a part of the action. All of the Officers Installations are completed in our District. Your Master made all but two them. Be safe in your travels and pray for all of our Lodges and the Brothers that belong to them. Till next time.

R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker
Worshipful Master

FROM THE WEST

Greetings from the West, the finances for 2019 are sound Brothers and the Budget for the year 2020 have been completed and were approved at the January 20th, 2020 Stated Communication. New Smyrna is having an E. A. Degree on February 17th, 2020. Come out and support the new Brothers. In closing remember, every major success we have achieved was created by a path paved with challenges we together overcame. See you all in 2020.
Thank you, my Brothers.
Henry Davis
Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Brethren the year has begun and we are off to a great start.
Building:
1. We did meet with our cleaning crew to review their work and obtain a quote to seal and buff our dining hall floor. Additionally, we readdressed the vacuuming of the lodge after the 1/20/20 meeting and they decided to not charge us and resign. I am currently getting quotes from other cleaning groups.
2. A structural engineer has looked at the roof parapet cables and assures us they do not need replacement, but rust proofing and painting. He is willing to sign off and did supply a letter regarding actions required. We will need volunteers for painting cables.
3. The structural engineer is working with our lodge to get the best price for replacement of the fire escape to an aluminum structure vs. steel.
4. Quotes are also pending on an Air Conditioner service contract with possible relocation of the piping on the kitchen floor.
5. A quote is scheduled on 1/23/20 @ 1-2 pm for Window replacement for the lodge.
6. The Anteroom light has been changed.
7. Brother Bob Wheeler offered a replacement ceiling fan for the Prep room behind the North/West Door. However we will need a volunteer to replace it.
8. The 3rd floor storage room in the extreme North is filled with unused items which may be discarded, unless they serve an unknown purpose.
Kitchen:
1. The Eastern Star will continue to provide meals for our meetings, as per the WM.
2. Saturday Pancake breakfast will begin in February and run on the ____ Saturday of every month. In order to make this successful we will need a minimum (7) volunteers, including the (2) stewards. Additionally, if we have less than (5) members including the stewards the breakfast will be cancelled for lack of participation.
3. The stove door is in need of repair as it falls down when opened. I would like to present this to any members who have knowledge of and may repair it prior to me looking at a service company.
4. The Deep Fryers will be relocated in the kitchen, but not for us.
Again I say thank you and I look forward to serving our lodge!
Robert Segarra,                                                                                                                                                                              Junior Warden

RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution was brought to the Craft at the January 20th, 2020 Stated Communication to make R:. W:. Tommy L. Turlington Deputy Grand Master of Florida an Honorary Perpetual Member of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149. Motion/second to accept the Resolution as read, motion passed. This is notice of the Resolution to the Craft and final vote will be at the March 2nd, 2020 Stated Communication.
A Resolution was brought to the Craft at the January 20th, 2020 Stated Communication to make R:. W:. Edward Slauson District Deputy Grand Master of the 13th Masonic District of Florida a Honorary Perpetual Member of New Smyrna Lodge No. 149. Motion/second to accept the Resolution as read, motion passed. This is notice of the Resolution to the Craft and final vote will be at the March 2nd, 2020 Stated Communication.

2020 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master:   R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker (Kathy) (863)602-1182 donkat9750@aol.com
Senior Warden:           R:.W:. Henry (Greg) Davis (321)383-1407 gdavis32754@gmail.com
Junior Warden:           Robert Segarra (727)623-6399 rosegar7@msn.com
Treasurer:                      Stephen Kenney (908)420-6615 stevek821@gmail.com
Secretary:                       Allen J Winterwerp PM (AJ) (386)423-2370 NSL149@cfl.rr.com
Chaplain:                        Glenn E. Smith (Kathy) (386)427-4057 glennesmith@cfl.rr.com
Marshall:                       Walter G. Layton PM (Edie) (856)498-7186 walteed50@yahoo.com
Senior Deacon:           Michael Dowell (Debe) (303)875-7480 grmschlr101@gmail.com
Junior Deacon:           Jon T. Bodien (Angelique) (386)689-2338 jonb1032@gmail.com
Senior Steward:         Christopher R Van Duyne
Junior Steward:         Douglas Everson (Deborah) (407)461-0668 flagentman@yahoo.com
Tyler:                               Herbert (Bud) Bacheller PM(Susan) (386)689-9552 budbach@aol.com
Musician:                      Bryan P. Bassett PM (386)451-0895 bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, There will be an Entered Apprentice Degree on February 17th, 2020 with dinner at 6pm and the degree starting at 7pm. There will be a joint Master Mason Degree with Halifax Lodge 81 on February 27th 2020

BROTHERS, THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT THERE WILL BE A FELLOW CRAFT PROFICIENCY AT THE MARCH 2ND, 2020 STATED COMMUNICATION.

ENTERED APPENTICE
Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)
MASTER MASON
John Wyatt Moe, Walker E. Powell
REINSTATMENTS
James A. Ward

LODGE HISTORY CONTINUED

The year 1931 passed with the same problems, There was some Degree work and many requests from indigent Brothers. Two more officers were forced to leave to seek employment. The Lodge voted to rent to several organizations and hold dances to raise money. Overall, the spirit of the Brotherly love and fellowship with the Eastern Star seemed to deepen and the Lodge got through a hard year. The year 1932 was the worst so far. Attendance dropped dramatically. On April 4th, 1932, committees were appointed to encourage attendance and to try to collect dues. Very little Degree work was done. Membership dropped from 250 to 186. October 17th, 1933 the District Deputy reported that Grand Lodge finances were as bad as ours. On November 17th, 1932 a motion prevailed to reduce dues from $12.00 a year to $10.00, and fees from a total of $75.00 to $50.00. The Lodge conferred only one Degree during this year. Membership dropped to 179. Every meeting was used to encourage attendance. Guest speakers and special programs and dinners were used. There is no doubt in my mind that fellowship is all that got the Lodge through this year. To be continued.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

BIRTHDAYS

Jess E Leach Jr. 2/1            Timothy H Self 2/1               William D Barnes 2/4
Lawrence E Hall 2/4           Jack H Hayman Sr 2/4       Pelham O’Neal 2/4
George C Love 2/5               William L Rogers 2/5          Walter L Minton Jr 2/7
Robert D Frazer 2/9            Joe W Osborne Jr 2/9        Robert Wearing 2/10
Graham C Wright 2/11        John D Niebieiski 2/13       Kenneth J Modelewski 2/16
Douglas Everson 2/17          Charles Doerflein 2/18      Jeff J Romano 2/18
Brian Burke 2/19                  Edward E Clark 2/20         Stanley J Dabrowski 2/21
Richard C Landis 2/23        Craig N Albright 2/24        Thomas S Denton 2/27
Carl Winterwerp 2/27         James B Goodrich 2/28     Wayne M Yelvington 2/28

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Michael Dowell’s daughter is sick, Brother Carl Winterwerp, Brother Glen E. Smith, Brother Narcisse back injury Brother Rupert who had surgery, Brother Sonny Keil, Brother Bob Wheeler, WNeedham’s son who is a Navy Seal and being deployed. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo 1972                 Charles R. Dean 1980               Ronald R. Tucker 1983
Danny K. Hatfield 1984             John W. Rodgers 1984             William F. Culbertson 1985
James R. Baldwin 1986             Joe W. Garrett 1987                  Robert L. Griffis 1990                                                          Leon A. Pike 1991                       Gustav Postreich 1991               David Lawrence 1992                                                            Jeff J. Romano 1992                   James A. Greene 1993             Crag N. Albright 1994                                                    George N. Johnson 1994            Mark A. Greene 1995                Louis W. Benishek 1996                                                    Christopher G. Buffini 1997       Michael R. Blickenstaff 1998  Daniel E. Feagle Jr. 1999                                            Herbert (Bud) Bacheller 1999   Phillip A. Hudson 2001           Walter W. Greatrex 2003
Robert J. Stone 2004                William H. Evans Jr 2005         Louis W. Benishek 2006
Paul W. Dewitt 2006                 Joseph G. Lockhart 2007          William G. Warrington Jr 2007
Glen E. Good 2008                    Terry L. Irwin 2008                    Brian R. Toung 2009
Bryan P. Bassett 2009               Stanley J. Dabrowski 2010        Ralph N. Flippo 2010
Arlington (Bruce) Young 2011  Donald H. Tucker 2012             Eric T. Ellis II 2013
Thomas W. Aiken 2013              William M. Schaeffer 2014       Allen J. Winterwerp 2015
Henry A. Woodstock III 2015   Allan J. Baker 2016                    Martin J. Louis 2016/2017
Walter G. Layton 2017                Mark E. King 2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM        Craig N. Albright PM          Herbert E. Bacheller PM
Allan J. Baker PM                        James R. Baldwin PM         Brady Benishek
Louis W. Benishek PM                David L. Bessette                 Christopher G. Buffini PM
Howard C. Chase III PDDGM   J. Mitchell Cole                     Richard W. Culbertson
William F. Culbertson Sr. PM   Stanley J. Dabrowski PM    Henry T Davis PDDGM
Glennard Decker                          Frank H. Dietrich                 Ronald L. Dreggors                                                                William A. Drossman                  Eric T. Ellis PM                    William H. Evans PM                                                          George O. Farrell                          Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM      James A. Greene PM                                                                Mark A. Greene PM                    Glen E. Good PM                  Daniel H Haley                                                                            Phillip J Haley                              Robert L. Hart                      Michael L. Hines                                                                      James D. Humphrey                   Jack W. Irwin                       Leo D. Johns                                                                            George N. Johnson PM              Stephen L. Kenney               Mark E. King WM                                                                  David Lawrence PDDGM           Walter G. Layton PM          Joseph G. Lockhart PM                                                      Martin Louis PM                         George R. Morris PM            Lloyd W. Morris                                                                      John C. Niebielski                        Edgar L. Phillips                   Gustav Postreich PM                                                          William J. Ptashnik PM              Ian Ramsbottom                  William Rogers                                                                          Jeff J. Romano PM                       Matt Schaeffer PM              Gary H. Seibert                                                                        John T. Self                                    Timothy H. Self                    Clayton E. Simons Jr.                                                          Glenn E. Smith                            Kenneth W. Smith                Robert J. Stone PM                                                                Brian R. Toung PM                    Donald H. Tucker PDDGM  Richard A Turner                                                          Christopher Van Duyne             Chester E. Weichey                Jeffery L. Whitlock                                                                  Allen J. Winterwerp PM            George A. Wolsfelt                 Henry A. Woodstock PM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen                  Robert C. Bartlett          Ernest Beasley Jr
Bernard J. Brown             Donald L. Brown           Clifton V. Butler
Harold F. Byrd                  Everett C. Chapman     Wilber K. Corbin
Donald Doidge Sr.            James R. Delk               Thomas E. Duane
Miles O. Edge Jr               William H. Evans          Ralph N. Flippo
Joe W. Garrett                   Kyle F. Hall                    Jack H. Hayman Sr.
Jack W. Irwin                    Tedd Jakomas                Harry T. Johnson
Thomas F. Johnson          Calvin I. Lanford           Melvin L Malachoski
Breece A. McCray Sr.        Ben F. McGraw             Edward Z. Midgett
George R. Morris               Jack M. Onie                  George M. Pilcher Jr
Clarence E. Puckridge      Henry W. Reynolds      Warren A. Sets
Glenn L. Smith                   Gordon S. Smith           R. Terrell Smith
Michael J. Strother            George G. Telesh          Richard Turner                                                                                    Edward J. Vaissiere           Ronald Village               Carl J. Winterwerp                                                                              Chester E. Wolsgel             George A. Wolsgel        Henry D Randall

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.
GRAND MASTER
M:.W:.John W. Westerman III (Sudy)
1417 Avenue D N.E.
Winter Haven Fl. 33881-4336
Jwesterman33881@gmail.com

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
R:.W:.Ed Slauson
2429 Haulover Blvd.
Deltona, Florida 32738
(321) 377-0954
Eslauson271@yahoo.com

DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR
R:.H:.Tracy Chastain (Donna)
1250 Bee Lane
Geneva, Florida 32732
(407) 687-3191
tdchastain@yahoo.com

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2020 

  FINANCE:                          Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler
VIGILANCE:                        JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,
PETITIONS:                         A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,
MASONIC EDUCATION:  Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM
BOARD OF RELIEF:          Master and Wardens
CHARITY:                            Master and Wardens
LODGE MENTORS:          Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM
LODGE PROPERTY:         Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM
LODGE INSTRUCTOR:    Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken PDDGM

13TH MASONIC DISTRICT LODGE MEETING NIGHTS
New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 1st & 3rd Mondays
Sanford Lodge No. 62 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Halifax Lodge No. 81 1st Thursday
Landmark Lodge No. 383 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Volusia Lodge No. 77 2nd & 4th Mondays
Ormond Beach Lodge No. 326 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
St. Johns Lodge No. 37 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 3 meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 at 7:30 pm
Visit us on the Web for the current information at http://newsmyrnalodge149.org

MASONIC EDUCATION FOR FEBRUARY

This comes from an article entitled “The Moon, Men and Masons” by Edward Heimiller, Curator of the Maryland Masonic Museum. It has been edited, can be read unedited in the Free State Freemason magazine Fall 2019 edition, and is submitted without permission.
Our sense of wonder of the sun, moon and stars has captured our imaginations for centuries. This fascination with the heavens, outer space, has inspired incredible technology and advanced civilization. NASA, established by the US government in 1958 to advance and encourage peaceful applications in space sciences has led the US space exploration efforts, notably, the Apollo 11 that resulted in the first manned mission to land on the moon on July 20, 1969 with Col. “Buzz” Aldrin being the first Freemason on the moon. Over the years a number of Freemasons have had the honor of participating in the NASA space program. A select few as astronauts with many more serving supporting roles of scientists, engineers and beyond. A number of artifacts preserved in the museum are testaments to NASA’s achievements, challenges and reminders of the hazards and sacrifices of space exploration.
A medal commissioned around 1969 to commemorate the Apollo 8 mission which orbited the moon 10 times before returning to earth was the first to enter the museum. It was made from metal that flew in space during the mission. It was donated by Edward Sauerman Jr., a mechanical draftsman and member of Union Lodge #60 of Maryland.
A unique group of objects related to Lt. Col. “Gus” Grissom, one of the original Mercury astronauts and the second American in space are among the most captivating in the museum. Grissom was a member of Mitchell Lodge #228 in Mitchell Indiana.
Here are a few more Freemans who were NASA astronauts:
Col. Buzz Aldrin, Oak Park Lodge #864 Montgomery AL The second man to walk on the moon and the first Freemason to set foot on the moon.
Col. Gordo Cooper, Carbondale Lodge #82 Carbondale, CO. Mercury Project, the first American to sleep in space.
Col. Don Eisele, Luther B. Turner Lodge #732 Columbus OH. Apollo 7
Col. John Glen Jr., Concord Lodge # 688 Concord OH. First American to orbit the earth.
Col. Jim Irwin, Tajon Lodge #104 Colorado Springs CO. 8th person to walk on the moon
Capt. Wally Schirra Jr, Canaveral Lodge #339 Cocoa Beach, FL The only person to have flown in Mercury, Apollo and Gemini Projects.
Pioneers in space exploration continue to innovate and explore uncharted territory. The early history of NASA and legacy of the veterans and patriots engaged in their missions to explore the far reaches of the universe remain important aspects of American history. A display in the museum serves as a testament to these brothers involved in space exploration and can also be found on the museum website: MDMasonicMuseum.org.

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida
Trestle Board January 2020
300 N. Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-2370
nsl149@cfl.rr.com
www.newsmyrnalodge149.org
The Worshipful Master requests your attendance at the Stated
Communications January 6th, and January 20th, 2020

FROM THE EAST

Happy New Year, my Brothers all. The Installation of your Lodge Officers is on Jan. 04, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. It is anopen Installation, so all are invited. There will be new Officers in every chair, except the Secretary, Treasurer,Chaplain, and Tyler. Please come to your Lodge meetings and show your support for these Brothers for (SteppingUp) to fill these positions. Our first Stated meeting will be on Jan. 06, 2020. I thank all of you, who have helped inthe running of this Lodge, and hope that will continue. You don’t need to be a Lodge Officer to help run the Lodge, just show up. I will do my best to be a very good Master and take care of our Beautiful Lodge building and all that
it contains. I hope to see you soon, stay safe, and pray for our Lodge and all of its Brothers.
R:.W:.Donald H. Tucker
Worshipful Master.

FROM THE WEST

• My Brothers, I would like to thank all of you for your support in electing me Senior Warden for the year 2020. With your help we can make this a successful year. Get involved and make a difference. From paying dues to help cleaning the lodge. Every brother can make a difference. Look for year 2020 to be a great year.
• Thank you, my
  Brothers. Henry Davis
  Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Greetings from the South my brothers, and with this coming year I would like to start by thanking all of my
Brothers, Mentors and especially The Craft, for allowing me to advance into this position and I will do everything in
my power to make you proud.
So for this next year under the great watch of our Worshipful Master and our newly elected / appointed officers
many things should be accomplished.
As your new Junior Warden I plan on keeping our lodge as one of the best in this great State of Florida, through
Masonic Education, building maintenance, lodge ethics and of course brotherly love and affection. I realize that I
have very big shoes to fill as my predecessors were amazing!
So let me start by saying, as I enter and retire from the lodge, I am reminded of what I believe are the essential
words to any great lodge, the Opening and Closing Charge! It reminds us of our bond as brothers, makes us
humble, and strengthens our society and our fraternity. Truly it sets the ground work for making a great man a
better man! I am truly proud to be a member of New Smyrna Lodge #149!
Again I say thank you and I look forward to serving our lodge!
Robert Segarra, Junior Warden

2020 LODGE OFFICERS

• Worshipful Master:  R:. W:. Donald H. Tucker (Kathy) (863)602-1182 donkat9750@aol.com
  Senior Warden:         R:.W:. Henry (Greg) Davis (321)383-1407 gdavis32754@gmail.com
  Junior Warden:        Robert Segarra (727)623-6399 rosegar7@msn.com
  Treasurer:                  Stephen Kenney (908)420-6615 stevek821@gmail.com
  Secretary:                   Allen J Winterwerp PM. (AJ) (386)423-2370 NSL149@cfl.rr.com
  Chaplain:                   Glenn E. Smith (Kathy) (386)427-4057 glennesmith@cfl.rr.com
  Marshall:                   Walter G. Layton PM (Edie) (856)498-7186 walteed50@yahoo.com
  Senior Deacon:         Michael Dowell (Debe) (303)875-7480 grmschlr101@gmail.com
  Junior Deacon:        Jon T. Bodien (Angelique) (386)689-2338 jonb1032@gmail.com
  Senior Steward:       Christopher R Van Duyne
  Junior Steward:       Douglas Everson (Deborah) (407)461-0668 flagentman@yahoo.com
  Tyler:                          Herbert (Bud) Bacheller PM(Susan) (386)689-9552 budbach@aol.com
  Musician                    Bryan P. BassettPM (386)451-0895 bryanbassett4@gmail.com
• FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, First I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and will have a Blessed New Year for 2020. The 2020 dues
notices went out October 1st, 2019. You can pay by credit card on Circumscribe if you have registered on
Circumscribe or you can call the office and leave a message for me to call you and I can enter your credit card
information with you on the phone. Please do not call and leave your credit card information. For those who have
overlooked or misplaced your 2019 Dues notice please get your dues in to me. FYI Brothers there is an increase in
the per capita tax of $5.00 for the 2020 dues than last year. With the building fund and LYPMGC the total is
$142.30. This increase was voted and accepted at the 2019 Grand Lodge Communication. There will also be a
$5.00 increase in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Please e-mail or phone the Lodge for any address, email, phone
number changes.

AWAITING BALLOTING
Dylan Allman
AWAITING DEGREES
ENTERED APPENTICE
Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)
FELLOWCRAFT
MASTER MASON
John Wyatt Moe, Walker E. Powell
DUAL MEMBERSHIP
AFFILIATION BY TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES
Congratulations to Brothers Jon Wyatt and Walker Powell who were passed to Fellow Craft Degree on December 16th, 2019

BIRTHDAYS

James B Calkins 1/02            Nicholas R Villegas 1/04       Alun M Ellis 1/06
Ernest Beasley Jr 1/7             Walter C Johnson 1/7            Gregory L Kunkle 1/7
William K Riggle 1/7              Robert A Somers 1/08          John O Andrus 1/9
Michael J Dowell 1/10           Everett C Goodwin 1/11         Leo D Johns 1/13
Timothy D Smith 1/13           Christopher G Buffini 1/14    Warren E Carman II 1/14
Harold F Byrd 1/15                Charles R Dean 1/17                George R Morris III 1/17
Daniel H Haley 1/20              Richard Dilley 1/23                 Phillip J Haley 1/23
David D McKenna 1/23         Anthony C Wibur 1/23           Rodger D Lowe 1/25
Jack D Mounts 1/25               Dustin P Truax 1/26                Bruce R Morrow 1/31

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Michael Dowell’s daughter is sick, Brother Carl Winterwerp, Brother Glen E. Smith, Brother Narcisse back injury,
WKing’s son who had back surgery. Brother Rupert who had surgery, WNeedham’s son who is a Navy Seal and
being deployed. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts
and prayers.

ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo 1972    Charles R. Dean 1980            Ronald R. Tucker 1983        Danny K. Hatfield 1984
John W. Rodgers 1984 William F. Culbertson 1985 James R. Baldwin 1986        Joe W. Garrett 1987
Robert L. Griffis 1990   Leon A. Pike 1991                   Gustav Postreich 1991           David Lawrence 1992
Jeff J. Romano 1992     James A. Greene 1993           Crag N. Albright 1994           George N. Johnson 1994
Mark A. Greene 1995    Louis W. Benishek 1996       Christopher G. Buffini 1997 Michael R. Blickenstaff 1998
Daniel E. Feagle Jr. 1999  Bud Bacheller 1999          Phillip A. Hudson 2001        Walter W. Greatrex 2003
Robert J. Stone 2004    William H. Evans Jr 2005   Louis W. Benishek 2006      Paul W. Dewitt 2006
Joseph G. Lockhart 2007 William G. Warrington Jr 2007  Glen E. Good 2008   Terry L. Irwin 2008
Brian R. Toung 2009     Bryan P. Bassett 2009        Stanley J. Dabrowski 2010    Ralph N. Flippo 2010
Arlington Young 2011   Donald H. Tucker 2012        Eric T. Ellis II 2013               Thomas W. Aiken 2013
William M. Schaeffer 2014 Allen J. Winterwerp 2015 Henry A. Woodstock III 2015 Allan J. Baker 2016
Martin J. Louis 2016/2017 Walter G. Layton 2017   Mark E. King 2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM      Craig N. Albright PM          Herbert E. Bacheller PM
Allan J. Baker PM                      James R. Baldwin PM        Brady Benishek
Louis W. Benishek PM              David L. Bessette                Christopher G. Buffini PM
Howard C. Chase III PDDGM  J. Mitchell Cole                   Richard W. Culbertson
William F. Culbertson Sr. PM  Stanley J. Dabrowski PM  Henry T Davis PDDGM
Glennard Decker                        Frank H. Dietrich                Ronald L. Dreggors
William A. Drossman                Eric T. Ellis PM                   William H. Evans PM
George O. Farrell                        Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM     James A. Greene PM
Mark A. Greene PM                   Daniel H Haley                    Phillip J Haley
Robert L. Hart                            Michael L. Hines
Jack W. Irwin                              Leo D. Johns                       George N. Johnson PM
Stephen L. Kenney                     Mark E. King PM                David Lawrence PDDGM
Walter G. Layton PM                 Joseph G. Lockhart PM     Martin Louis PM
George R. Morris PM                Lloyd W. Morris                   John C. Niebielski
Edgar L. Phillips                        Gustav Postreich PM          William J. Ptashnik PM
Ian Ramsbottom                        William Rogers                    Jeff J. Romano PM
Matt Schaeffer PM                     Gary H. Seibert                    John T. Self
Timothy H. Self                          Clayton E. Simons Jr.         Glenn E. Smith
Kenneth W. Smith                     Robert J. Stone PM             Brian R. Toung PM
Donald H. Tucker PDDGM     Richard A Turner                 Christopher Van Duyne
Chester E. Weichey                   Jeffery L. Whitlock              Allen J. Winterwerp PM
George A. Wolsfelt                    Henry A. Woodstock PM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS
James C. AllenRobert C. BartlettErnest Beasley JrBernard J. Brown
Donald L. BrownClifton V. ButlerHarold F. ByrdEverett C. Chapman
Wilber K. CorbinDonald Doidge Sr.James R. DelkThomas E. Duane
Miles O. Edge JrWilliam H. EvansRalph N. FlippoJoe W. Garrett
Kyle F. HallJack H. Hayman Sr.Jack W. IrwinTedd Jakomas
Harry T. JohnsonThomas F. JohnsonCalvin I. LanfordMelvin L Malachoski
Breece A. McCray Sr.Ben F. McGrawEdward Z. MidgettGeorge R. Morris
Jack M. OnieGeorge M. Pilcher JrClarence E. PuckridgeHenry W. Reynolds
Warren A. SetsGlenn L. SmithGordon S. SmithR. Terrell Smith
Michael J. StrotherGeorge G. TeleshEdward J. VaissiereRonald Village
Carl J. WinterwerpChester E. WolsgelGeorge A. WolsgelHenry D Randall

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.
GRAND MASTER
M WJohn W. Westerman III (Sudy)
1417 Avenue D N.E.
Winter Haven Fl. 33881-4336
Jwesterman33881@gmail.com
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
RWEd Slauson
2429 Haulover Blvd.
Deltona, Florida 32738
(321) 377-0954
Eslauson271@yahoo.com
DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR
RHTracy Chastain (Donna)
1250 Bee Lane
Geneva, Florida 32732
(407) 687-3191
tdchastain@yahoo.com

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2020

FINANCE: Henry Davis PDDGM, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Robert Wheeler
VIGILANCE: JW Robert Segarra, Walter G. Layton PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen E. Good PM,
PETITIONS: A. J. Winterwerp PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Jon Bodien, Michael Dowell,
MASONIC EDUCATION: Robert Wheeler, William Ptashnik PM, Tom Aiken PDDGM, Bud Bacheller PM
BOARD OF RELIEF: Master and Wardens
CHARITY: Master and Wardens
LODGE MENTORS: Bill Greatrex PM, Robert Wheeler, Glen Good PM, Walter G. Layton PM
LODGE PROPERTY: Robert Segarra, Robert Wheeler, Henry Davis PDDGM
LODGE INSTRUCTOR: Robert Wheeler, Tom Aiken PDDGM,

13TH MASONIC DISTRICT LODGE MEETING NIGHTS

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 1st & 3rd Mondays  Sanford Lodge No. 62 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Halifax Lodge No. 81 1st & 3rd Thursdays            Landmark Lodge No. 383 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Volusia Lodge No. 77 2nd & 4th Mondays            Ormond Beach Lodge No. 326 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
St. Johns Lodge No. 37 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 3 meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 at 7:30 pm
Visit us on the Web for the current information at http://newsmyrnalodge149.org
BROTHERS, THE LODGE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 18TH, 2019 UNTIL
JANUARY 2ND, 2020. THE SECRETARY WILL BE OUT OF TOWN ENJOYING HIS FAMILY AND
GRANDSON MASON. ANY PROBLEMS CALL THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER OR SENIOR WARDEN.

To the Brothers, their ladies, and all the many others who helped with the Tommy Turlington Fundraiser
WOW! What a great time we had and what a great amount of money we raised to support RWTommy
Turlington, Deputy Grand Master on his masonic journey. The money is allocated to his Grand Master’s
Homecoming.
We raised $5,884.00, a number unheard of in this district This could not have been done without the help of
Walter and Edie Layton who prepared the meal. What a great team they are. Adding to the success were the
Brothers and their wives from NSB 149 who worked hard to avert a potential disaster as many more people
showed up at the last minute – awesome job folks. A hearty thanks goes out to the DeMolay boys for their
assistance in serving the meal. We collected $325.00 for them from our may gracious visitors.
Nearly 140 people attended including Most Worshipful Grand Master John W. Westerman and his lady Sudy. Also
attending were Past Grand Master Stephen P. Boring and his lady Mary Jane, along with several DDGMs and DIs
from around the state. Grand Marshal RWDon Cowart and his Lady Dell also joined us for the evening.
A huge THANK YOU goes out to RW E. W. “Bill” Catsulis for doing a super job as our auctioneer for the dessert
sale. We were unable to provide a sound system for him but he really didn’t need it. He’s a really funny guy and
everyone appreciated his hard work.
Jackie and Rita Arrington from District 11, along with my wife Betty, did most of the planning and preparation and
completed the decorations along with help from a few others.
Next is a shout out to the Brothers in our Lodges who sold tickets – thanks guys.
A personal thanks to my lady Betty for standing by me.
Fraternally and respectfully,
RWHoward Chase
Event Coordinator

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 F & AM of Florida
Trestle Board November 2019
300 N. Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-2370
nsl149@cfl.rr.comwww.newsmyrnalodge149.org
The Worshipful Master requests your attendance at the Stated Communications

December 2nd, 2019 Stated Communication

December 16th, Fellow Craft Degree

FROM THE EAST

My Brothers who are now more than that, my friends. This will be my last Trestle Board and opportunity to thank all of you for your support and understanding.  I am so honored and proud to have served as your Worshipful Master for the past two years, with your help the Lodge has seen many improvements and updates.  I have learned a lot from all of you and enjoyed the fellowship we all share. To my officers, I am in your debt. We have come along way, and I have no doubt that the Lodge is in good hands. Thank you again and keep doing what we do best, Making Good Men Better.

Mark E King,

Worshipful Master

FROM THE WEST

My Brothers,

December 2019 has arrived. Lots of things going on this month and lots of places to go. Dec. 02, 2019 Stated meeting at our Lodge, 6:00 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM meeting. On Dec.04, 2019, Master Mason Assoc. Meeting at Landmark 383, dinner at 6:00, Meeting at 7:00P.M.  Maybe an outdoor M.M. degree on Sat.  Dec.07, 19 (more info to come on this one) Dec.11, 2019 Fund raiser for R:.W:. Tommy Turlington, at New Smyrna 149, Dinner at 6:30, fun afterwards, bring lot of dollars. Dec.13, 2019, Scottish Rite Xmas Dinner at Winter Park Lodge, tickets must be purchased before you get there, none at the door. $10.00 each, you’re going to Love it. on Dec.14, 2019. Tall Cedars at St. Johns 37, at 2:00, with a Auction to follow. Dec. 16, 2019. Fellow Craft Degree at New Smyrna 149, Dinner at 6:00, Degree at 7:00 P.M. W:. Glen E. Good in the East, R:.W:. Thomas Aiken is to give the Lecture, come out and support your Brothers. Dec.27,19. St Johns Insulation of Officers, at 6:30 P.M. & Open Books & School of instruction Dec.28, 8:00 A.M. open books ,9:00, A.M. the school starts. will give you more information at the Dec. 02, 19 Meeting at N.S. 149. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.  Be safe out there.

R:.W:. Donald H. Tucker, Sr. Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Greeting from the South,

Well my brothers, another year has come and gone and my tenure in the south has come to an end. I would like to thank everyone for their support during the preceding year and hope that you will give next year’s officers the same support you have shown me. This being my last trestle board offering for the foreseeable future, i would like to submit a brief biography of one of the most notable Masons of all time, Brother John Paul Jones. As usual, this article is reprinted without permission, but begging forgiveness from Brother Kanihack of Charles W Moore Lodge in Fitchburg MA who is the actual author. John Paul Jones is probably the best-known Naval figure of the Revolutionary War He was born John Paul (The Jones was added later in America) in Kirkeudbright Scotland on July 6, 1747. His father, also named John Paul, was a gardener and his mother was Jean MacDuff. There were seven children in his family, John was number five. His oldest brother William Paul migrated to Fredericksburg, Virginia and was an important point of contact on this side of the Atlantic. John went to sea at the age of twelve after finishing school and made his first trip to Fredericksburg before he was thirteen years old. In 1768 he was assigned to a British Merchant ship named John and during the voyage back to Scotland had to assume command due to the death of the captain and the first mate. His career as a merchant seaman ended in 1773 at age 26, when he inherited his brother’s plantation in Virginia. It was stipulated that in order to inherit the plantation he must assume the name of “Jones” which he did and was thereafter John Paul Jones. It was during this time period that he made application to St. Bernard Lodge 3122 at Kirkcudbright, Scotland and was initiated on November 27, 1770. Masonry played a big part in Jones’ life from then on. While in Virginia he met many patriots including Washington, Patrick Henry, and most importantly, Ben Franklin who was to play a large role in Jones’ career in later life. In 1775, shortly after the battle of Lexington and Concord, Jones’ offered his services to the American cause. An organized force was available for fighting on land (The Militia), but no organized force existed to fight at sea. America needed a Navy and turned to John Paul Jones. He was invited by John Hancock and the Naval Committee of the Continental Congress to Lay’ before the Committee such information and advice as may seem to him useful in assisting the said Committee to discharge its labors. He gave much time and effort in working out plans for a new Navy. Jones’ name was placed on the first National Navy list as number one on the list of Lieutenants and he was the first of the officers on that list to receive his commission. Historical records show that he received his commission from the hand of John Hancock in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jones went to Newport, Rhode Island and took command of the ship Providence and on June 14, set sail. The records from that voyage show that Jones captured 16 enemy vessels, destroying 8 and sending the rest to America as booty. He returned to port to find that he had been promoted to Captain and the sadder news that his plantation had been burned to the ground by the British. 1777 found Jones in Philadelphia at the Naval board where he argued for a mission to European waters. An interesting note is that on June 14, 1777 Congress passed two separate resolutions. The first that The flag of the thirteen United States of America be thirteen stripes, alternating red and white; that The Union be thirteen stars in a blue field representing a new constellation. The second resolution passed was that Captain John Paul Jones be appointed to command the ship Ranger. Jones was so moved by this that he wrote “That flag and I are twins; born the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death. So long as we can float, we shall float together If we must sink, we shall go down as one, “Jones went to Portsmouth, New Hampshire to outfit the ship Ranger and sailed her to France arriving on December 2, 1777. He arrived in Brest Roads and sailed through the French Fleet, receiving the first national salute to the American flag by a foreign power. During the ensuing months he made several voyages, victorious in all. In September of 1778 he turned the Ranger over to Lt. Simpson and took command of a larger ship, LeDuras which he renamed Le Bon Homme Richard after his friend and fellow Mason Benjamin Franklin who wrote Poor Richard’s Almanac. was the ship that would make Jones a legend in the American Navy and American history. Sailing from the Road of Groaix on August 14,1779 with three other ships the Alliance, the Pallas and the Vengeance he captured five prize ships in 40 days. On September 23 he met with the British ship Serapis, a 44-gun man‑of‑war The battle between the two started at 7:00 in the evening and lasted until well after 11:00. The fighting was heavy from the beginning with both ships sustaining serious damage. At one point during the fight, after a cannonball had taken away the Richard’s flagstaff, Captam Pearson of the Serapis leaned over his rail and cried “Do I understand that you have struck? Jones’ reply was “No, I have just begun to fight!” It was this incident that earned Jones everlasting fame in the annals of Naval History. Finally, Jones brought his ship close in and lashed both ships together Jones led a boarding party onto the deck of the British ship and engaged in a furious hand to hand fight. Captain Pearson seeing the heavy casualties, struck his flag and surrendered to Jones. The casualty figures showed that the Americans had sustained 67 dead and 106 wounded, and the British had 87 dead and 134 wounded. (Thirteen died later in the night.) Another casualty was the Richard. Her back broken, and taking on water, she sank in the early morning hours still flying the flag of the United States. Jones and his crew having transferred to the Serapis made what repairs they could and sailed into the Dutch harbor of Texel on October 3, 1779 It was during the year 1780 that John Paul Jones was invited to join the Lodge of Nine Muses in France. Franklin had been the Master of this Lodge for two years and they welcomed the new American hero with open arms. The noted sculptor Houden also started on Jones bust having already made the busts of Washington, Franklin and Voltaire who had joined the Lodge at the age of 80. This was a Lodge that numbered philosophers, liberals, and several leaders of the still to be fought French Revolution, among its members. He left France bound for the United States on December 18, 1780 aboard the ship Ariel and landed in Philadelphia in February of 1781. In May of 1781 he gave up command of the Ariel and with it his active service in the Continental Navy. He was appointed as Special U.S. Agent to France in 1783. Here he was instrumental in collecting prize money that had not been paid to American Seamen during the war In 1787 he received the only gold medal given by congress to a Navy hero of the Revolutionary War. In 1788 he accepted an appointment from Empress Catherine of Russia as a Rear Admiral in the Russian Navy. He commanded a Naval force on the Black Sea fighting the Turks and was instrumental in winning several engagements for the Russian fleet. It is said that Empress Catherine, herself antimasonic, found that Jones was a proud member of the Craft and for this reason discharged him with full pay. He returned to France and shortly before his death retired from her service. The trip to Russia may have been the undoing of Jones for it surely hastened his death. In the last days of his life Jones lived quietly receiving many visitors. He was ill and suffered from a heart condition. On July 18, 1792, Jones breathed his last. He died from dropsy, pneumonia, and a heart condition in Paris France, at the young age of 45 He was buried with full Masonic honors in a lead coffin, in a cemetery in Paris. You might think that this is the end of the story, but we are not quite finished. Some 113 years later, under orders from the President of the United States, Brother Theodore Roosevelt, the body of John Paul Jones was recovered from the cemetery and made a long slow trip across the Atlantic to be placed in a crypt at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Paul Jones lived a short but very full life. Reading about his life is almost like reading fiction, his lowly birth, his almost meteoric rise in the American Navy, and his attainment of the rank of Rear Admiral in the Russian Navy. His love of the Masonic Craft was second only to his love of Liberty and the United States. He lived his life according to the Masonic principles that he studied. John Paul Jones, Mason, Diplomat, Seaman, a man who was admired by his friends and his enemies. The original letter written by John Paul Jones to his lodge is on display at the Naval Museum, U.S. Naval Academy. Annapolis, Maryland.

In closing, my usual mantra, come to lodge when you can. We would love to see you.

Fraternally,

Bob Wheeler SW

2019 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master: Mark E. King (Bonnie)               (386)957-3075 coldduck625@aol.com
Senior Warden: R:. W:. Donald H. Tucker (Kathy) (863)602-1182 donkat9750@aol.com
Junior Warden: Robert L. Wheeler                               (386)451-6129 bobwheeler@earthlink.net
Treasurer: Stephen Kenney                                              (908)420-6615 stevek821@gmail.com
Secretary: W:. Allen J Winterwerp (AJ)                      (386)423-2370 NSL149@cfl.rr.com
Chaplain: Glenn E. Smith (Kathy)                                  (386)427-4057 glennesmith@cfl.rr.com
Marshall: W:. Walter G. Layton (Edie)                         (856)498-7186 walteed50@yahoo.com
Senior Deacon: Jon T. Bodien (Angelique)                 (386)689-2338 jonb1032@gmail.com
Junior Deacon: Michael Dowell (Debe)                        (303)875-7480 grmschlr101@gmail.com
Senior Steward: Douglas Everson (Deborah)             (407)461-0668 flagentman@yahoo.com
Junior Steward: Robert Segarra                                      (727)623-6399
Tyler: W:. Herbert (Bud) Bacheller(Susan)                 (386)689-9552 budbach@aol.com
Musician: W:. Bryan P. Bassett                                         (386)451-0895 bryanbassett4@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brothers, The 2020 dues notices went out October 1st, 2019. You can pay by credit card on Circumscribe if you have registered on Circumscribe or you can call the office and leave a message for me to call you and I can enter your
credit card information with you on the phone. Please do not call and leave your credit card information. For those who have overlooked or misplaced your 2019 Dues notice please get your dues in to me.. FYI Brothers there is an increase in the per capita tax of $5.00 for the 2020 dues then last year. With the building fund and LYPMGC the total is $142.30. This increase was voted and accepted at the 2019 Grand Lodge Communication. There will also be a $5.00 increase in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Any address, email, phone No changes please call the Lodge and leave information or email the Lodge with the information.

AWAITING BALLOTING

Dylan Alman

AWAITING DEGREES
ENTERED APPENTICE
Lamon Ray Owens (Butch)
FELLOWCRAFT
John Wyatt Moe, Walker E. Powell
MASTER MASON
DUAL MEMBERSHIP
AFFILIATION BY TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

Congratulations to Brothers R:. W:. Steven Leonard Swinhart  who is a Dual Member of New Smyrna Lodge. Stated Communication on 12/2/19 election of Officers, Fellow Craft Degree on 12/16/16 dinner at 6 pm Degree at 7 pm. Breakfast on 12/21. On 12/11/19 at 6 pm a Spaghetti dinner with a dessert auction fundraiser for Deputy Grand Master Tommy Turlington will be held at NSL-149, Tickets on sale for $10.00 per person. R:. W:. Howard Chase and the Secretary have tickets to the dinner.
The Worshipful Master has dispensed with the December 16th, 2019 Stated Communications and will have a Fellow Craft Degree. Dinner at 6 pm with the Degree at 7 pm.

BIRTHDAYS

Joseph A Almadovar       12/2       Daniel C Morkry          12/4       Eric T Ellis                            12/4

Frank R Williams III       12/5       Michael Strother          12/7       Daniel O Roll                       12/7

Gerald D Mann                 12/8       Donald L Bentzoni       12/10     James R Purcell Jr             12/11

Chris J Minnich                12/11     Auther A Horton            12/11     Harry T Johnson                12/14

Maxwell D Foster             12/14     John T Riera Jr              12/15     William F Culbertson Sr   12/15

Robert C Hellerman Jr   12/18     Thomas M Patton          12/19     Miles O Edge Jr                  12/19

Carl N Clifford                  12/21     John P Gernert               12/23     Michael C Leonardi          12/28

Clarence E Puckridge      12/29     Mark K McGee               12/29     Michael L Hines                 12/29

David A Drake                   12/29

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Michael Dowell daughter is sick, Brothers Miles O. Edge Jr., Doug Everson, Sonny Keil, Carl Winterwerp, Glen E. Smith, Brother Narcisse back injury, W:. Kings son who had back surgery. Brother Rupert who had surgery, Brother, W:. Needham’s son who is a Navy Seal and being deployed. Keep all our service personnel deployed and at home along with all first responders in our hearts and prayers.

ACTIVE PAST MASTERS

Ralph N. Flippo                1977       Mark A. Greene                   1995       Terry L. Irwin                        2008

Charles R. Dean               1980       Louis W. Benishek               1996       Brian R. Touring                   2009

Ronald R. Tucker             1983       Christopher G. Buffini         1997       Bryan P. Bassett                   2009

Danny K. Hatfield            1984       Michael R. Blickenstaff       1998       Ralph N. Flippo                     2010

John W. Rodgers              1984       Daniel E. Feagle Jr.              1999       Stanley J. Dabrowski            2010

William F. Culbertson     1985       Herbert (Bud) Bacheller     1999       Arlington (Bruce) Young     2011

James R. Baldwin             1986       Phillip A. Hudson                  2001       Donald H. Tucker                 2012

Joe W. Garrett                   1987       Walter W. Greatrex             2003       Eric T. Ellis II                          2013

Robert L. Griffis                1990       Robert J. Stone                     2004       Thomas W. Aiken                2013

Leon A. Pike                       1991       William H. Evans Jr              2005       William M. Schaeffer          2014

Gustav Postreich                1991       Louis W. Benishek               2006       Allen J. Winterwerp            2015

David Lawrence                 1992       Paul W. Dewitt                     2006       Henry A. Woodstock III       2015

Jeff J. Romano                   1992       William G. Warrington Jr    2007       Allan J. Baker                        2016

James A. Greene                1993       Joseph G. Lockhart              2007       Martin J. Louis                      2016/2017

George N. Johnson            1994       Glen E. Good                         2008       Walter G. Layton                  2017

Crag N. Albright                 1994       Mark E. King                          2018/2019

ACTIVE PERPETUAL MEMBERS

Thomas W. Aiken PDDGM                 Walter W. Greatrex PM                      William J. Ptashnik PM

Craig N. Albright PM                           James A. Greene PM                           Gustav Postreich PM

Herbert E. Bacheller PM                     Mark A. Greene PM                            Ian Ramsbottom

Allan J. Baker PM                                 Daniel H Haley                                      William Rogers

James R. Baldwin PM                          Phillip J Haley                                        Jeff J. Romano PM

Brady Benishek                                    Robert L. Hart                                       Matt Schaeffer PM

Louis W. Benishek PM                        Michael L. Hines                                   Gary H. Seibert

David L. Bessette                                 James D. Humphrey                            Timothy H. Self

Christopher G. Buffini PM                  Jack W. Irwin                                        John T. Self

Howard C. Chase III PDDGM              Leo D. Johns                                          Clayton E. Simons Jr.

J Mitchell Cole                                       George N. Johnson PM                      Glenn E. Smith

Richard W. Culbertson                        Stephen L. Kenney                              Kenneth W. Smith

William f. Culbertson Sr. PM             Mark E. King WM                                Robert J. Stone PM

Stanley J. Dabrowski PM                    David Lawrence PDDGM                    Brian R. Tourng PM

Glennard Decker                                 Walter G. Layton PM                          Donald H. Tucker PDDGM

Frank H. Dietrich                                 Joseph G. Lockhart PM                       Richard A Turner

Ronald L. Dreggors                              Martin Louis PM                                  Christopher Van Duyne

William A. Drossman                           George R. Morris PM                          Chester E. Weichey

Eric T. Ellis PM                                      George R. Morris III                             Jeffery L. Whitlock

William H. Evans PM                           Lloyd W. Morris                                   Allen J. Winterwerp PM

George O. Farrell                                 John C. Niebielski                                 George A. Wolsfelt

Daniel E. Feagle Jr. PM                       Edgar L. Phillips                                    Henry A. Woodstock PM

Henry T Davis PDDGM

50 YEAR PLUS MEMBERS

James C. Allen                                      Kyle F. Hall                                             Warren A. Sets

Robert C. Bartlett                                 Jack H. Hayman Sr.                              Glenn L. Smith

Ernest Beasley Jr                                  Jack W. Irwin                                        Gordon S. Smith

Bernard J. Brown                                 Harry T. Johnson                                  R. Terrell Smith

Donald L. Brown                                  Thomas F. Johnson                              Michael J. Strother

Clifton V. Butler                                   Calvin I. Lanford                                   George G. Telesh

Harold F. Byrd                                      Melvin L Malachoski                            Breece A. McCray Sr.

Tom H. Thompson Jr                           Everett C. Chapman                             Ben F. McGraw

Richard A. Turner                                Wilber K. Corbin                                  Edward Z. Midgett

Edward J. Vaissiere                              James R. Delk                                       George R. Morris

Joe W. Garrett                                      Thomas E. Duane                                 Jack M. Onie

Chester E. Wolsgel                              Miles O. Edge Jr.                                  George M. Pilcher Jr

Carl J. Winterwerp                              William H. Evans                                  Clarence E. Puckridge

George A. Wolsgel                               Ralph N. Flippo                                     Henry W. Reynolds

Todd Jakomas                                       Donald Village                                      Donald Doidge Sr.

LODGE HISTORY CONTINUED:

On January 6^th, 1930, a committee was appointed to investigate the possibility of refinancing the mortgage. To date, only the interest of $350.00 per quarter had been paid. A motion prevailed on April 7^th, 1930, to transfer the money in the General Fund to pay what could be paid on the mortgage interest, and that Grand Lodge dues be held up until sufficient money could be collected. On July 7^th, 1930 a new roof coating had to be applied to the Temple, just two- and one-half years after it had been built. While membership increased to 250 this year, attendance began to drop. Finances were bad and the Lodge could not keep up with the interest payments. Brothers were forced to leave the area in search of work. In October 1930, The Worshipful Master and both Wardens had left the jurisdiction. On November 3^rd, 1930, the District Deputy was presiding in the East. He appointed a committee to try to collect dues and a committee to care for indigent children of Masons. A committee on unemployment was appointed to work with the Chamber of Commerce. On 1^st, 1930, officers were elected by dispensation of the Grand Master to fill the unexpired terms of the Master and Wardens. At this time were elected for 1931. Several Brothers, who were in arrears, were given extra time. As the “GREAT DEPRESSION” took its toll on the community so it began to take its toll on the Lodge.. TO BE CONTINUED

THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA F. & A. M.

GRAND MASTER

M:. W:. John E. Westerman III (Study)

1417 Avenue D N.E.

Winter Haven Fl. 33881-4336

Jwesterman33881@gmail.com

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER                                       DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR

R:. W:. Ed Slauson                                                                                   R:. H:. Tracy Chastain (Donna)

2429 Haulover Blvd.                                                                                          1250 Bee Lane

Deltona, Florida 32738                                                                                   Geneva, Florida 32732

(321) 377-0954                                                                                                (407) 687-3191

Eslauson271@yahoo.com                                                                              tdchastain@yahoo.com

NEW SMYRNA LODGE COMMITTEES FOR 2019

FINANCE:                                             R:. W:. Donald Tucker, A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, Jack Mounts

VIGILANCE:                                         JW Robert Wheeler, Walter G. Layton PM, Donald Needham PM,

SD Jon Bodien,  Dave Drake

PETITIONS:                                          A. J. Winterwerp PM, Steve Kenney, R:. W:. Howard Chase

MASONIC EDUCATION:                  JW Robert Wheeler, R:. W:. Tom Aiken, Tom Worrell PM, Bill Ptastnik PM,

BOARD OF RELIEF:                          Master and Wardens

CHARITY:                                                Master and Wardens

LODGE MENTORS:                            Bill Greatrex PM, Donald Needham PM, Walter Layton PM

LODGE PROPERTY:                          JW Robert Wheeler, Bill Ptastnik PM, Bud Bacheller PM, Steve Kenney

LODGE INSTRUCTOR:

CATECHISM INSTRUCTORS:       Bill Greatrex PM, SD Jon Bodien, R:. W:. Tom Aiken, Warren Carman

FUND RAISER:                                    JD Michael Dowell, SS Doug Everson

125 YEAR COMMITTEE:                   R:. W:. Donald H. Tucker, A. J. Winterwerp PM, JW Bob Wheeler, SD Jon Bodien

 

13^TH MASONIC DISTRICT LODGE MEETING NIGHTS

New Smyrna Lodge No. 149               1^st & 3^rd Mondays

Sanford Lodge No. 62                         1^st & 3^rd Tuesdays

Halifax Lodge No. 81                           1^st & 3^rd Thursdays

Landmark Lodge No. 383                   2^nd & 4^th Thursdays

Volusia Lodge No. 77                           2^nd & 4^th Mondays

Ormond Beach Lodge No. 326          2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays

St. Johns Lodge No. 37                        2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays

Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 3 meets the 2^nd & 4^th Mondays at New Smyrna Lodge No. 149 at 7:30 pm

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