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The Copper Post Grand Lodge of Arizona F. & A.M.

Printed Every Month 140th Anniversary

Congratulations to all the newly installed Arizona Masonic Officers of 2022

The 2022 Officers of Scottsdale Lodge No. 43. Photo by Allen Nichols Photography.

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Installations Congratulations to all the newly installed Masonic Officers for 2022

Aaron Lodge 49

Acacia Lodge 42

Central Lodge 14

Arizona Lodge 2

Chandler Thunderbird Lodge 15

Aztlan Lodge 1

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Installations Congratulations to all the newly installed Masonic Officers for 2022

El Quixote Lodge 83

Glendale Lodge 23

Havasu Lodge 64

Kingman Lodge 22

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Installations Congratulations to all the newly installed Masonic Officers for 2022

Marion McDaniel Lodge 56

Pinal Lodge 30

Sy Harrison Lodge 70

Montezuma Lodge 35

Pioneer Lodge 82

Winslow Lodge 13

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WANTED: GRAND TREASURER Very Worshipful Mike McGee has announced that he will be retiring at the end of this Masonic year. Thank you for 10 years of Service as Grand Treasurer! As a result, we will be looking for someone new to step in as Grand Treasurer. The Grand Treasurer fulfills an important role at Grand Lodge in providing financial oversight for Grand Lodge finances. The individual filling this role should have a keen understanding of finances in the corporate world (preferably a CPA). You should be comfortable dealing with Cashflow forecasts, Balance sheets, Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Cash Basis Accounting, Accrual Basis Accounting, ledgers and spreadsheets. In addition, this position requires interaction with many individuals involved in other financial aspects of the Grand Lodge as well as supporting Masonic Treasurers in Lodges around the state. All who are interested in the Grand Treasurer position should submit their resume for consideration to azgnd_trea@azmasons.org. Resumes are requested by March 5th 2021. Election will take place at the 2022 Grand Communication. © 2022 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Masonic Charity Glendale Lodge No. 23 holds a Teacher Appreciation Dinner to thank teachers for all their hard work! Jerusalem Daylight Lodge No. 66 delivers bikes for their Bikes for Books program!

Peoria Lodge No. 31 delivers school supplies to Alta Loma Elementary School.

Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge No. 29 delivering Bikes for their Bikes for Books program.

Bro. Guy Hummon of Arizona High Twelve Chapter #523 presents a donation to Wings On Words Director Carole Jensen © 2022 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Grand Lodge F. & A.M. News for January 2022 The Grand Lodge of Arizona has created a new non-profit corporation under the Grand Lodge of Arizona Foundation, Inc. (GLOAF) to serve Masons, family and others in Arizona. The name is Grand Care (GCARE) and it was created to assist with medical care payments if you qualify for aid. Medical payment assistance may include, among other items, reimbursement for part or all of your co-pays for needed medical care by doctors, other providers, medications, payment for prescribed durable medical equipment, payment for lab tests, x-rays, and other procedures. Applications to apply for GCARE should be available from the Grand Lodge website very soon. A Masonic committee will review GCARE applications monthly, in a virtual office, using CDC criteria to provide financial help to Masons and others with chronic-health conditions to receive funds in 2022. Funds will be distributed to Arizona beneficiaries. Arizona Lodge secretaries will be notified annually of the number of persons from their lodge, without names for HIPAA and privacy concerns, who receive GCARE-approved financial distributions. To qualify for the Arizona statewide tax care donation QCO program both Masons and non-Masons will be eligible to apply for payments. Lodges are encouraged to consider fundraisers benefitting GCARE. Businesses, individuals, and other charities can make tax-deduction donations to GCARE too.

For more information contact: WB George Mather, Grand Secretary, www.azmasons.org, azgnd_sec@azmasons.org or WB William Wilkinson, Esq., Grand Trustee, will4az@gmail.com

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Masonic Charities of Arizona Masonic Lodges around the state help present Grant checks to Non-Profit organizations in Arizona that help relieve human suffering.

Aztlan Lodge No. 1 helps present a check to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley-AZ

Downtown Lodge No. 86 helps present a check to Youth On Their Own.

Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 helps present a check to Compassion Connect Arizona

Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 helps present a check to Hoofbeats with heart.

White Mountain Lodge No. 3 helps present a check to Globe SOS.

Masonic Charities of AZ presents a check to The Joy Bus Diner.

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Masonic Charities of Arizona 2021 Grant Overview Read all about the 33 Grants given by Masonic Charities of Arizona in 2021 and the organizations that received them. https://bit.ly/MasonicCharities2021Report

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Brethren, Friends, and Family, This year, the Masonic Charities of Arizona approved 33 grants totaling $70,000 to worthy organizations throughout Arizona. These 501c3 charitable organizations provide much needed services to their communities all over Arizona. Those services include Veteran assistance, Domestic abuse shelters, child learning disabilities, training and assistance for people with special needs, support for soldiers abroad, adult literacy programs and personal hygiene kits for the working poor and homeless. We are able to award these grants from the income of our investment fund, lodge and personal donations and support from Grand Lodge. In order to keep up with the desire to expand our grant distribution to more organizations and communities around the State we ask for your help. We have registered with the Amazon Smile Foundation. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization selected by their customers. For Amazon customers to select the Masonic Charities of Arizona to receive these donations go to http:// smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2746389 to automatically select us. Or you can go to www.smile.amazon.com and you will be prompted to select a charity. Now you are ready to shop and support the Masonic Charities of Arizona. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Charities of Arizona extends our appreciation to all of you for your support. Fraternally, Roger Biede III Secretary, Masonic Charities of Arizona www.masoniccharitiesaz.com Rcbthree@hotmail.com

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Submarine Vets of Sun City On Nov. 12th, 2021 Submarine Veterans and members of Sun City Lodge No. 72 presented the Arizona Silent Service Memorial to approximately 70 students and staff members of Southe Point Middle School

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Arizona Grand Lodge Library George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Masonic Memorial Library & Museum In 2021 we received a generous donation of 50 Sterling Silver Masonic proofs honoring Famous Past Masons. In 1966 the International Fraternal Commemorative Society began issuing these “Medals” at $6.90 per proof. Each medal was sculpted by a different artist and the subject was voted on by the organization. Famous Masons on these medals include Roy Rogers, Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington, Ethan Allen, John Paul Jones, Marquis De Lafayette, Charles Mayo, Harry Truman, William Taft & More. Thank you to Mary Ann Hoesch out of Illinois who donated her fathers collection to the Library!

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Arizona Grand Lodge Library George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Masonic Memorial Library & Museum

Our new Masonic Medal collection includes 50 medals in 10 medal sets in customized cases. The collection also includes this series of newsletters that gives a biography of each coin sculptor, history of the subject and an ongoing tally of the growth of the society across the U.S.A.

The George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible up to the maximum extent in accordance with the law. Click here to make a donation and help support the Library! All donations will go into our general fund.

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Feast of St. John the Evangelist On December 27th, 2022 three lodges in the valley held a Feast of St. John the Evangelist: Acacia No. 42, Ascension No. 89 and Prometheus No. 87. Worshipful Brother Shawn Eyer, editor at Philalethes Society was the guest speaker.

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Feast of St. John the Evangelist An article from MasonryToday.com

The Feast of St. John the Evangelist is celebrated annually on December 27th and marks the mid-winter. St. John the Evangelist, along with St. John the Baptist are the two St. John's referred to in Masonic ritual. John the Evangelist, also referred to as John the Theologian and the Apostle John, lived from approximately 15 A.D. to 100 A.D. In the Bible, the Gospel of John refers to an unnamed "disciple whom Jesus loved." It is believed the Apostle John wrote the gospel because, in part, the author refers to James and Peter and is not claiming to be either of these two disciples. The writer of this gospel also is writing the Gospel in the light of the Synoptic Gospels which are the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. This leads to the conclusion it must be the Apostle John. The term Evangelist comes from a Greek word which means "writer of the gospel", it is also in reference to the Latin word evangelium. In most Christian traditions, the Apostle John is John the Evangelist. John the Evangelist as a historical figure was one of the "pillars" of the Jerusalem Church after Jesus' death. He is believed to be the only one of the Apostles to survive until old age. The other apostles all having been put to death for their faith. Some believe John, around 95 A.D. was exiled to the island of Patmos. There it is believed he wrote Revelations. This is a matter for debate. Many scholars believe John of Patmos was not John the Evangelist. Beyond the Gospel of John, there are many works attributed to John the Evangelist, most, including the Gospel of John are still debated whether John the Evangelist actually wrote them. Some scholars believe the Gospel of John was not written by anyone named John. This debate has raged since 200 A.D. For Freemasonry, the Feast of St. John the Evangelist was utilized by many of the early Grand Lodges in England and Scotland as well as individual lodges. The Lodge of Edinburgh was associated with the aisle of St. John the Evangelist in St. Giles Cathedral as far back as the 15th century. The Grand Lodge of All England, which was a masonic body located primarily in the city of York, as well as it's predecessor the Ancient Society of Freemasons in the City of York, elected it's President and, starting in 1725, its Grand Master on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. The Antient Grand Lodge of England also elected it's Grand Master on the same day. When the Antients and the Moderns merged in 1813 to become the United Grand Lodge of England it occurred on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. © 2022 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the December,2021 Trestleboard of White River Lodge No. 62

Symbolism of White Gloves In his book “Natural History of Staffordshire” Dr. Robert Plott, an historian, wrote that the Society of freemasons, in his time (1660), presented their candidates with gloves for themselves and their wives. The presentation of the gloves to the candidate is no longer practiced as a ceremony in England or America, yet the use of them as a part of the proper professional clothing of a mason in the duties of the lodge, or in the processions, is still retained, and in many well-regulated lodges the members are almost as regularly clothed in their white gloves as in their white aprons. The symbolism of the gloves and the apron both signify the same thing; both are allusive to a purification of life. He that hath clean hands has a pure heart. The apron may be said to refer to the “pure heart”, the gloves to the “Clean hands”. Both are significant of purification—of that purification which was always symbolized by the ablution which preceded the ancient initiations into the Sacred Mysteries. “Hands” are said to be “the symbol of human actions; pure hands are pure actions; unjust hands are deeds of injustice.” But while American and English Masonic Lodges only provides aprons, and rejected the gloves as a Masonic Symbol, the latter appear to be far more important in symbolic science, because the allusions to pure or clean hands are abundant in all the ancient writings. Maybe it’s time to consider bringing back white gloves as part of our stated meeting regalia. This would be a constant reminder to treat each other with compassion and respect. Mike Gibbs copied this article from the Cosstside Masonic Lodge’s Messenger Search for Light, Issue 11 December 2021, Pacifica, California

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Grand Communication

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Masonic License Plates

Masonic License Plates for the state of Arizona are available from ServiceArizona.com. The initial cost is $25. Almost 70% ($17) of the fee goes to charities supported by Arizona Masons.

ServiceArizona is the authorized service website for the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. You can order online by clicking here Printed Order Form(.pdf) Frequently Asked Questions(.pdf)

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Arizona Brotherhood

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the November,2021 Trestleboard of Marion McDaniel Lodge No. 56

Laus Deo One detail that is seldom mentioned is that in Washington, D.C. there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument. With all the uproar about removing the Ten Commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time. On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., are displayed two words: Laus Deo.

No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less. Once you know Laus Deo's history, you will want to share this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America. Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world. So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say Praise be to God!

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Laus Deo (continued) Though construction of this giant obelisk began in1848, when James Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo, "Praise be to God!" From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles L'Enfant ..... a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north, The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west. A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was NOT, is NOT, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.

When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy 'One Nation, Under God.' I am awed by George Washington's prayer for America .... Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on... "Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love MERCY, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." Laus Deo!

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The Shrine Auditorium The original Shrine Auditorium in downtown Phoenix at Washington & 15th Ave., known today as the Polly Rosenbaum Building, officially turned 100 years old on January 9th. For decades, it was simply called “The Shrine” and hosted many household names in music. At the Grand Opening on January 9th, 1922, the John Philips Sousa Band performed 2 shows. The Shrine was the social center of the city for many years and had the largest dance floor in the city. It hosted many events with famous musicians where dancing was involved. Thank you to Joe Baker at the Jelly Roll Journal for putting this together!

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Spooktacular Tours of Kingman Lodge For the last five years, each October, in the City of Kingman, Arizona the “Beale Street Theater” has held the Kingman Historic Ghost Walk Tours on the last two weekends of the month. In 2019 they invited Kingman Lodge No. 22 to participate and the Lodge accepted the invitation. Brother Jed Holley spearheaded the Lodge tour with the assistance of Brothers Bryan Sawyer and Michael Bolton PM. It was definitely a learning experience as with a time limit of five minutes people barely had enough time to get into the lodge room and then they had to leave to continue the tour outside. In 2020 the members of the Lodge and the Ghost Walk committee decided to take the Lodge off the actual tour and instead open the Lodge building to tours at the conclusion of the Ghost Walk. Brother Jed again spearheaded the effort with the assistance of his wife Judy Holley and brother Warren Errington, PM. This turned out to be a wonderful idea as they were able to take ten to fifteen minutes with each tour. During each tour a general explanation of Freemasonry and its rich history were able to be given along with the history of Kingman Lodge No. 22. All told they gave tours to about two hundred and fifty people. © 2022 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Kingman Tours (cont’d) This year, the Brethren of Kingman Lodge upped their game by not only depending on the Ghost Walk guides to announce that the Lodge was giving free tours, but they also created Facebook events for each of the four nights. Brother Jed again led the effort but this time he dressed as the first Worshipful Master of Kingman Lodge, Worshipful Brother Dr. William Henry Bucher. In addition Pete Strong PM made sure King Solomon was in attendance, Brother Mark Berry assured that Brother James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok was there and Brother Warren Errington, PM, brought Pennsylvania's first Right Worshipful Grand Master Dr. Benjamin Franklin to life for the tours. In addition Worshipful Master Bryan Sawyer made an appearance as a middle ages plague doctor, Brother Michael Bolton PM made a wonderful usher making sure everyone traversed the stairs safely and helping to pass out candy and Judy Holley's assistance selling raffle tickets for a side of beef was invaluable. During the four nights of the tour, over four hundred people were introduced to Freemasonry and hopefully were left with a favorable impression.

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Degree Work in Arizona On November 9th, Peoria Lodge No. 31 initiated Chris Moseley into the craft. His father WB Mike Moseley presided in the East. Chris is now the 4th generation in his family to travel down the masonic journey of self discovery.

Peoria Lodge No. 31

Pinal Lodge No. 30

Hunters Paradise Lodge No. 85

White Mountain Lodge No. 3 Glendale Lodge No. 23

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Degree Work in Arizona

Sun City Lodge No. 72 Prometheus Lodge No. 87 Montezuma Lodge No. 35

Sun City Lodge No. 72 Central Lodge No. 14

Yuma Lodge No. 17

Montezuma Lodge No. 35

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Degree Work in Arizona

Sun City Lodge No. 72 Peoria Lodge No. 31

Arizona No. 2 & Sunrise No. 88

Flagstaff Lodge No. 7

Military Degree at Peoria Lodge No. 31

Acacia Lodge No. 42

Glendale Lodge No. 23

Arizona Lodge No. 2

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Christmas in Prescott A glorious Christmas celebration in Prescott at Aztlan Lodge No. 1 with: Mohave Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar and Kingman Chapter No. 17, Order of the Eastern Star as well as Ivanhoe Commandery No. 2, Knights Templar and Golden Rule Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star

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The Lost Dutchman Degree

March 5th, 2022

MOHAVE VALLEY VALENTINES DINNER! Valentines dinner tickets are now available for the Mohave Valley Valentines Dinner! Join us Monday, February 14th. Dinner includes Prime Rib with asparagus and mashed potatoes, salad, and cheesecake for desert. Red Rose for the ladies. Music starts at 6pm, dinner served 7-8pm. $40 per person. Tickets available at the Mohave Shrine Club.

February 14th, 6:00pm

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Masonic Awards Congratulations to Richard Davis, 2021 Mason of the year at Scottsdale Lodge No. 43.

Tucson Lodge No. 4 giving out Longevity awards at the end of 2021.

Congratulations to Gene Miller of Sunrise Lodge No. 88 and WBro. David Sahady of Aztlan Lodge No. 1 (not pictured) who received the Master Lecturer award.

Congratulations to Brother Jim Leppert who received his 60 year membership pin from MW Grandmaster Michael Jackson at the annual Illinois Masonic Luncheon

Congratulations to WBro. Ken Sherman of Prometheus Lodge No. 87 who passed his proficiency to become a Master Ritualist in Arizona!

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Christmas In Phoenix Masonic Bodies at the Phoenix Masonic Temple got together for a Christmas Celebration!

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DeMolay Day of Service In December, DeMolay Arizona had their annual statewide day of service. Volunteers came out to the Midwest Food Bank to help support the homeless.

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Arizona Masons in the Military Over the next year we want to highlight and honor our Arizona Masons who have served in the Military. Send us a photo of you in Uniform (old or new). If you are currently serving, please tell us your current branch, rank, designation & lodge. If you are a veteran—or if you want to highlight a brother who has passed but served, please send as a photo in uniform along with the branch served, rank at exit, lodge and some notes about your time in the military. Thank you for your service!

Send your photos to the Grand Lodge Editor at azgl.editor@gmail.com

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Visit https://www.huachuca53.org/barrett-50-cal-raffle to buy a ticket!

Arizona Lodge No. 2 has coins for sale! Coins are $15.00 shipped to you – just click on the link below and purchase a coin to have it directly mailed to you! Coins are heavy duty enamel filled –1 ¾” wide! https://www.azlodge2.org/lodge-coin All proceeds will go into our lodge general fund.

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The Basement Degree In November 2021, Arizona Lodge No. 2 performed the first ever “Basement Degree” in the basement of the Phoenix Masonic Temple. Congratulations to brother Kevin Prier who was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason!

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Masonic Foundation for Children Nearly 4,000 educators trained About MSAP

and 30,000 children's lives affected!

What is the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program(MSAP)? Teachers are not experts in at risk behavior which is why we developed the MSAP. Our training includes a highly professional and intensive three-day training workshop for Arizona educators to learn to improve their ability to: identify, intervene with, and create appropriate intervention plans for students at risk. This workshop trains a core team of four to eight educators from a school in how to intervene early and effectively with students that display patterns of behaviors that threaten their success at school and life. MSAP involves practice sessions designed to simulate real events on subjects such as: •

Chemical dependency

Depression & Suicide

Conflict, Anger & Violence

Family Dynamics & Enabling

Life Skills Development

Treatment & Aftercare

Communication Skills

Group Process & Intervention

How Can I support the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children? •

Donate to the foundation directly

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2021/22 Arizona Grand Lodge Officers Grand Master Grand Lodge F. & A.M Arizona Randal Jager (52) Deputy Grand Master: Jim Baker (9) Senior Grand Warden: George R. Rusk (20) Senior Grand Deacon: Leigh J. Creighton (4) Senior Grand Steward: Eric D. Dupree (86) Grand Secretary: George S. Mather (85)

Junior Grand Warden: Michael A. Dale (17) Junior Grand Deacon: Roger C. Biede III (9) Junior Grand Steward: David A. Sahady (1) Grand Treasurer: Michael N. McGee (50)

Deputy Grand Secretary: Deputy Grand Treasurer: James R. Leppert (85) Ronald W. Richards (41,32,89)

Deputy Grand Secretary James W. Rowan (43)

Grand Secretary Emeritus George H. Stabelin Sr. (15)

Grand Secretary Emeritus Wilbur E. Robertson (20) Grand Lecturer: John W. Welsch (7, 14)

Grand Chaplain Perry E. Casazza (50)

Grand Orator: William “Carl” Melton (23)

Grand Marshall Patrick S. Zech (56,86)

Grand Editor: Robert F. Buchanan III (2)

Grand Bible Bearer: Timothy P. Yaiser (52)

Grand Sword Bearer: Charles A. Kennedy (66)

Grand Pursuivant : Donald Lowery (49)

Grand Standard Bearer: James A. Boles (60)

Grand Organist: Gordon Stevenson (20)

Grand Tyler: James T. Atha (6,13)

Grand Counsel: Richard L. Brooks (85)

Grand Photographer: Allen Nichols (43,85)

2021-22 Arizona DDGM’s District 1: Robert E. Weed (22) - 22,64, 68 District 2: Steve L. Bracety (1) - 1, 14, 82 District 3: Lance R Brown (7) - 7, 13, 38 District 4: Paul A. Diaz (62) - 6, 62 District 5: Lon Thomas (70) – 3, 70 District 6: Tim W. Williams (17) - 17 District 7: Emertio R. Godoy (74.81) - 74, 81 District 8: Robin E Settlemeyer (60) - 41, 86 District 9: James Xie (43) - 20, 69, 75 District 10: Brian R Hanne (24) - 9, 30, 46 District 11: Gregory M. Covel (5,53) - 5,53,77 District 12: Bryon P. Howe (58) - 15, 43 District 13: Jon M. Schmidt (4) - 52, 60 District 14: Thomas A Murray (89) - 29, 50, 89 District 15: Thomas E. Schaff (16) - 10, 16, 55 District 16: Lyle L. Adams (23) - 31, 72, 88 District 17: Harold L. Lindamood (71) - 11, 71 District 18: Gary J. Horn (23) - 23, 42, 85 District 19: Ahmet S. Erdemir (32,41) - 49, 66 District 20: None District 21: William B. Carnell (46) - 4, 32, 56 District 22: Mark J. Simington (45) - 2, 58, 83 District 23: Dwayne Hoyt (87) - 35, 45, 87 District 24: Jason B. Stryker (56,86) - 12, 19

2021-22 Arizona DDGL’s District 1: John D. Graham (7) - (North) District 2: Geoffery R. Cummings (20,87) -(E. Phx) District 3: William J. Enloe (85)- (W. Phx) District 4: Ronald N. Allen (4,55,74,81) - (South) District 5: Richard W. Dunbar (12,19) - (Southeast)

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Northern Arizona

Safford No. 16 - First Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/156141284847387 http://safford16.com/

White River No. 62 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62 https://www.whiteriverlodge62.org

7:00 pm .Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Pinal Lodge No. 30 - First Thursday

Sy Harrison No. 70 - Second Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/SyHarrisonMaster/

www.facebook.com/pinallodge30 7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Yuma No. 17 - Second Thursday www.facebook.com/yumamasons https://www.yumalodge17.org/

Aztlan No. 1 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/AztlanLodge https://www.aztlanlodge.org

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

White Mountain No. 3 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/whitemountainlodge3/

Havasu No. 64 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/HavasuLodge https://www.havasumasoniclodge.com

10:00 am Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 - Monday on or before full moon www.facebook.com/gilavalley9 https://www.gilavalleylodge9.com

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Williams - Grand Canyon No. 38 - Second Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Canyon-Lodge-38Williams-AZ-2069618369937681

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Eloy Lodge No. 46 - Third Thursday

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Northern Arizona Mohave Valley No. 68 - First Wednesday

Central Arizona No. 14 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/CentralAZLodge14 http://www.arizonafreemasons.com

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

www.facebook.com/mohave68 7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Chalcedony No. 6 - Second Thursday https://www.facebook.com/ChalcedonyLodge6 https://holbrooklodge6.org

Winslow No. 13 - Second Monday https://www.facebook.com/Winslow-Masonic-Lodge-FAM13-263422877119888/

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Kingman No. 22 - Second Monday www.kingmanmasoniclodge.com

Flagstaff No. 7 - First Thursday https://www.facebook.com/Flagstaff-Masonic-Lodge-7707047839324640 https://flagstaff7.org

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

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Phoenix Metro

Phoenix Metro

Arizona Lodge No. 2 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/ArizonaLodge2 www.azlodge2.org

Sahuaro No. 45 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro-Lodge-45107142687586605

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

PVST No. 29 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/pvst29 http://pvst29.org/

El Quixote No. 83 - Second Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/elquixote83

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Scottsdale No. 43 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/scottsdalemasoniclodge www.scottsdalelodge43.com

Arizona Sunrise No. 88 - Third Saturday

10:00 am Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Montezuma No. 35 - First Thursday https://www.facebook.com/montezumalodge

Ascension No. 89 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/ascensionlodgeaz

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

6:30 pm Stated Meeting

Wayfarer No. 50 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/wayfarers50 https://www.wayfarers50.org

Pioneer No. 82 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/pioneermasons

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Phoenicia No. 58 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/Phoenicia58 https://phoenicia58.org

Hunters Paradise No. 85 - Fourth Monday https://www.facebook.com/HuntersParadise85 https://www.hp85.org

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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East Valley (Phx)

West Valley (Phx)

Oriental Lodge No. 20 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/Oriental20 http://oriental20.com

Peoria No. 31 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/FreemasonsPeoriaLodge31 https://www.peoria31.com

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:30pm Stated Meeting

Camelback Daylight No. 75 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/camelback.daylight

Acacia No. 42 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/AcaciaXLII https://www.acacia42.com

10:00 am Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Prometheus Lodge No. 87 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/Prometheuslodge87 https://www.prometheus87.com/

7:00pm Stated Meeting Apache Lodge No. 69 - Second Thursday https://apachelodge69.com

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Chandler-Thunderbird No. 15 Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/ChandlerThunderbird https://chandlerthunderbird15.org

Sun City No. 72 - Second Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/suncitylodge72

http://suncitymasoniclodgeno72.com/ 7:30 pm Stated Meeting Glendale No. 23 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/glendaleaz23

https://www.glendaleaz23.com 7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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Tucson Area

Tucson Area

Marion McDaniel No. 56 - First Monday www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56

Oasis No. 52 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52

https://mm56.org/ 7:30 pm Stated Meeting

http://www.oasis52.org 7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Jerusalem Daylight No. 66 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/jerusalemdaylightlodge66

Nelson C Bledsoe No. 74 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/nelsoncbledsoe74/ https://nelsonbledsoe74.org

10:00 am Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Adobe No. 41 - First Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/ https://www.adobelodge41.com

6:30 pm Stated Meeting

Epes Randolph No. 32 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/1033656566693307 https://epesrandolph32.org

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Aaron No. 49 - First Wednesday www.facebook.com/aaronlodge http://www.aaronlodge49.com

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Tucson No. 4 - First Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/23323535675 http://www.tucsonlodge4.org/untitled2.html

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Builders No. 60 - Second Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/pages/Builders%20sixty% 20Masonic%20Lodge/111283838906398

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Anahuac No. 81 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/An%C3%A1huac-Lodge-81101624338741117

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Downtown No. 86 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM https://www.downtown86.com

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

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Southern AZ

Southern AZ

King Solomon No. 5 - First Monday https://www.facebook.com/pages/King%20Solomon% 20Masonic%20Lodge%205/852903704763254/ https://tombstonemasons.com

Perfect Ashlar No. 12 - First Thursday https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260581197303908

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Camp Stone No. 77 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/groups/255246284490966 https://camp-stone-77.square.site/

Huachuca Lodge No.53 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/Huachuca53 https://www.huachuca53.org

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Nogales No. 11 - Second Wednesday https://www.nogaleslodge11.com

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Wilcox No. 10 - Second Tuesday

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

9:30 am Stated Meeting Green Valley No. 71 - Third Thursday www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71 https://www.greenvalley71.com

7:00 pm Stated Meeting San Pedro No. 55 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/groups/sanpedro55 https://sanpedro55.com/

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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