Copper Post - May 2020

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Due to issue with the coronavirus, coupled with the Arizona Governor’s Stay at Home Order, and information received from the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino stating that the facility will not be fully open for business in time to accommodate the 2020 Arizona Grand Lodge Communication I am hereby cancelling this year’s Grand Communication.

All officers will remain in place until further notice.

Fraternally,

MW Great Vasquez Grand Master 2019-2020

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The world wide Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused the Governor of Arizona Doug Duecy to place limits on businesses that could remain open and the size of groups that could meet, causing the Grand Master of Masons in Arizona, MW Greg Vasquez to close all Lodges and limit meeting to virtual platforms in April 2020.

While this did put a bit of a dark cloud over Masonry in Arizona, MWB Vasquez quickly sent out a clarifying edit allowing Lodges to symbolically open on the Entered Apprentice Degree to handle business, share education and, to promote the Fraternal Bonds.

While we have not been able to meet on the level as usual, some good has come out of the terrible situation. Arizona Lodges have quickly formed calling chains check on all members, but more particularly those older members that may need help in these time of need. Education and Social virtual meetups are being held by many Lodges, keeping members communicating and ensuring that most don’t feel alone.

Best of all however, with all the free time that people have and with the ease of joining on a computer, members that had not been seen in many years have been popping up in virtual meetings all over the State.

Lodges all over Arizona started to meet via various virtual platforms, holding Stated Meeting and Educational Meetings for all their members. There were some great examples of our Fraternal Bond

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BE AWARE: At least 2 Lodges have received the below FAKE EMAIL claiming to be from the Master of the Lodge and sent to the other Senior Officers.

Scam artists find contact information of officers in order to better connect with their potential victims and Masonry is no different. Please be on the lookout and pay attention to things like: they emailed a Past Master and addressed him as Keith, the email address in the header (presidensy).

Nothing to do now, but remain vigilant and report any other scam emails if you come across them. We have notified the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and looked up an "Abuse" email listed in their domain registry and reported it there as well.

------FAKE EMAIL--------------------From: Bo Buchanan <presidensy@somaear.com> Date: April 23, 2020 at 8:25:07 AM MST To: chad.gappa@XXXX.com Subject: Support those on the front lines of coronavirus Reply-To: Bo Buchanan <presidensy@somaear.com> Keith, How are you, are you available to assist? I am out of the State now and I've got credence in you to take care of this. I would have called your phone but I presently do not have access to my mobile phone.

Arizona Lodge No. 2 F. & A.M. needs some gift cards for donation to Veterans at Hospice and Palliative care units for preventive items from Corona Disease (COVID 19). I am liable for reimbursement. Need more info?

Regards --Bo Buchanan ----------END FAKE EMAIL-----------

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Members of Phoenicia Masonic Lodge #58 in Phoenix “This is but another wonderful example of how Freedonate $2,000 to Campo Bello Elementary School to masonry demonstrates those three important values we pay off student lunch debt. espouse: faith, hope, and charity, and our commitment to the safety and betterment of our community. In Even though the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is these times this donation is particularly meaningful for those who have been thrown into a situation of finanprohibiting the Brothers of Phoenicia Lodge #58 cial and economic uncertainty. I could not be prouder F&AM from holding their monthly Stated Meetings and weekly activities, the Lodge is still serving the Phoe- of our Lodge rising to this moment,” stated Christonix community. The Lodge joined together via phone, pher West, 2020 Worshipful Master (President) of Phoenicia Lodge #58. email, and video meetings to approve a $2,000 donation towards paying off the lunch debt of students at Campo Bello Elementary School, a Title-1 school loJerry Withers, Principal at Campo Bello Elementary cated in northeast Phoenix.

School shared: Campo Bello is proud to have a 53-year tradition as one of the oldest elementary schools in the Paradise Valley School District, with several generations of Campo Bello students and families whose children attend Campo Bello today. Campo Bello is a Title I school that has earned an "A" rating two years in a row from the State of Arizona and was runner up as Title I Distinguished School of the Year for Arizona last year.

“In one of our most historical times of need they have again reached out to support our Campo Bello community. They have made a generous contribution to our students and community to help provide for our most vulnerable students and their families. On behalf of the students, families, staff, and myself I want to thank the Brothers of Phoenicia #58 for your continued support, service, and dedication to improving the lives of our school community.”

Phoenicia Lodge #58 F&AM was founded in 1960 in Scottsdale, later moving to northeast Phoenix in the early 2000’s. For over 20 years they have ‘adopted’ the students and teachers at Campo Bello Elementary School as one of their major volunteer and community giving projects. Each Fall and Spring, the “Brothers” (Lodge Members) of Phoenicia donate new bicycles to students who read and give book reports, host appreciation BBQ’s for the teachers on Parent-Teacher Conference Nights, and donate chrome book computers to the school as part of their “Working Tools for Students” Program.

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Brethren, During this time of social distancing and the necessary lack of fraternal relations, we must all stay connected in the best way we can. Lodges are taking the electronic initiative and offering virtual business meetings and social chats to stay in touch, and some are offering educational opportunities that promote esoterica and historical perspective on our Craft. With some research, that Masonic “hole” in our lives that is currently being felt can be filled through these same electronic means, and your Grand Lodge Education Committee appreciates and embraces this use of technology.

tunity for all Brothers to share their own writings and web links with our community through forwarding their information to your Education Committee for consideration and distribution. Please feel free to submit any and all items for consideration to me at the listed email address.

To this end, we will pass along some rather interesting internet links for your enjoyment, and a short essay I’ve written on the Circumambulation Bible passage read during the First Degree of Masonry. It is hoped that this first step will open the doors toward further “Light” in your current isolation, and also provide an oppor-

With Brotherly Love and Affection,

https://youtu.be/RDjf1KcBJ_k https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whence-cameyou-freemasonry-discussed-masonic-research/ id449451010 https://dr-david-harrison.com/history-of-freemasonry/ freemasons-and-angels/ Thank you for your commitment to Arizona Masonry, stay healthy, and remember that if over 300 years of persecution, prejudice, and outright hatred has been unable to stamp out our beloved Fraternity, a submicroscopic bug can never achieve the same!

John Welsch PM/DDGM Grand Lodge of Arizona Educational Committee Chairman 2019-2020 A41capt@me.com

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We joined Freemasonry to become a better person, provide help to those in need, and be involved and assist in the community.

In light of the current COVID-19/ coronavirus situation in the nation, you may have questions about what YOU can do to help.

Join all Masons across Arizona in supporting Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN).

NOW is your chance to make a real difference in our community.

Established in 1984, the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is a private, non-profit organization serving five regional food bank members (St. Mary's Food Bank, United Food Bank, Desert Mission Food Bank, Yuma Community Food Bank, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona) and a network of nearly 1,200 food pantries and agencies. Member Food Banks collectively serve all 15 AZ counties.

We are all in this together. Let’s do everything we can to help those in need. When we work together we can make a big difference. Help us feed families in need by making a donation of $25, $50, $100+ or whatever you can comfortably donate - ALLL donations welcome!

TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More).

"Masonic labor is purely a labor of love. He who seeks to draw Masonic wages in gold and silver will be disappointed. The wages of a Mason are in the dealings with one another; sympathy begets sympathy, kindness begets kindness, helpfulness begets helpfulness, and these are the wages of a Mason." Benjamin Franklin Click HERE to donate.

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1 Ticket $10 - CLICK HERE 3 Ticket $20 - CLICK HERE Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 is raffling a one of a kind American Flag Feldman Custom knife to benefit their building fund! Brother John Delavan was many things to many people. To one individual, he was a teacher that gave him the skills to provide for his family and to create beautiful works of art. Many years ago Loren Feldman went to our Brother John and asked him to teach him to make knives as he had seen John working on many knives over the years. John jumped at the chance and worked with him for many hours teaching him the finer points of knife making.

Delevan went so far as to give Loren his knife making equipment so that he could continue to hone his craft. Loren took the equipment home and started a new career which would take him places he would have never dreamt.

knife making. Knife makers from all over the globe use his steel to make their knives. Quite simply because he can produce it with exceptional quality and unique patterns.

Fast forward to know and Loren Feldman produces some of the finest knives in the world. Not only are they beautiful works of art, but they are made from some of the rarest items on earth. Museum quality dinosaur bones, rare gems, and even meteorites have been used in the making of some of his creations.

The Hilt is made from Stainless Steel and Chromium for strength and beauty. Making up the Red is giraffe leg bone, dye red. The Blue is Lapis sourced from the mountains of Afghanistan and the White is Marble from Marble, Colorado. From the same mine that the marble used in the Abraham Lincoln Monument in Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 reached out to Feldman Cus- Washington DC was sourced. This is a one of a kind tom knives and obtained one of his finest works, an knife that will never be replicated. The retail price of American Flag themed knife that will surely be the jewel the knife is $3595. of your collection. He started with a Carbon Damascus Steel blade, known for its strength and beauty and used for the finest of knives. The blade has an American Flag done with mosaic Damascus by famous artist Doug Ponizo from Wisconsin.

Doug Ponzio has been Making Damascus Steel in his signature style for well over 20 years. He does not just make Damascus steel, he makes amazing Mosaic Damascus steel also known as Pattern Damascus Steel.

Doug is an early riser and in his shop every day, creating one of a kind works of amazing art. Doug Ponzio Mosaic pattern welded Steel is mostly sought after for

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As I have listened to our Senior Warden speak of Servant Leadership, I am reminded of a mentor from my past. Dale Salzman was the CTO of a healthcare startup company; he had worked for small startups and fortune 500 companies. When I interviewed with his company, he offered me a job.

I turned him down. The next day, he called me saying that he had thought about it all night and really wanted to know why I didn’t take his offer. Was it money? I told him no - I just didn’t think I could do the job. He convinced me that I was selling myself short and that he saw in me something unique. He knew I could do it - so I took the job. About a year and a half later I found myself in the position of Project Manager. I was being tasked with hiring someone to oversee a particular project. After speaking to a few candidates, I interviewed a young woman who was smarter than me and had more experience that lined up with the company. I felt a sense of urgency as if - hiring this woman could change the

future of our company. But I was afraid. I went to my boss and told him “To be honest, this woman is amazing. She is smarter than me, more experienced than me and if we hire her - you won’t need me!”. I remember Dales advice “Never be afraid to hire someone smarter than you are”. So we hired her. And I didn’t lose my job. I learned an important professional and personal lesson. Surround yourself with talented people. Give them the tools they need to do their job, and get out of their way.

Fraternally,

Robert “Bo” Buchanan Master Arizona Lodge No. 2 Phoenix, Arizona

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FROM THE EAST Brethren, I hope this finds you all well. We are living in difficult times and not just because of COVID 19.

There are a number of issues/concerns that we face day to day, week to week, and their range and complexity continue to grow in severity and are seemingly impossible to reconcile when we live in such a divided nation. Our Masonic teachings and the Brotherhood we enjoy are tools we should use to help us navigate through these turbulent waters. That being said, I am not going to talk about the corona virus in this article

sistance was made to a system of measures calculated to deprive the whole people of these states of the privilege of freemen.” (From the Marquis de Lafayette’s journal when he was welcomed on his visit to Concord in 1824) The Shot Heard Round the World The shot heard round the world took place on April 19th, 1775. Of that all scholars and historians agree.

Where any disagreement exists and it is really a trifle difference as far as history is concerned is where the shot heard round the world took place or by whom it was fired. The split comes from whether or not it happened in Concord where the British were in the process of searching for and burning ammunition stockpiles or whether it happened at Lexington earlier that day. Regardless of which one you choose to accept as THE shot, it became immortalized and forever linked to Concord as a result of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem about the Battle of Concord which was sung at the dedication of the monument on July 4, 1837. (Brooks, 2012)

By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled Here once the embattled farmers stood And fired the shot heard round the world.

The foe long since in silence slept; Alike the conqueror silent sleeps; And Time the ruined bridge has swept Down the dark stream which seaward creeps.

On this green bank, by this soft stream, or any of the other issues facing us today…they have We set today a votive stone; been discussed ad nauseum on virtually every news That memory may their deed redeem, channel as well as every social media site. What I inWhen, like our sires, our sons are gone. tend to do, is recall and honor a specific event that ocSpirit, that made those heroes dare curred during the month of April and offer up a piece To die, and leave their children free, of American history as a ray of hope and inspiration; Bid Time and Nature gently spare that although things appear bleak and impossible in the The shaft we raise to them and thee beginning, there is hope for a brighter future. “You, sir, (cont.) now behold the spot on which the first forcible re-

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On April 18, 1775, Joseph Warren, a physician and member of the Sons of Liberty, learned from a source inside the British high command that British troops were preparing to march on Concord. Warren dispatched two couriers, Paul Revere and William Dawes (also members of the Sons of Liberty), to alert John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were holed up in Lexington, a few miles east of Concord. They went by separate routes in case one of them was captured. Revere crossed the Charles River by boat to get to Charlestown. As Revere carried out his mission in Charlestown, Dawes left Boston and being very familiar with the area traveled along the Boston Neck peninsula. The two met up in Lexington, and having persuaded Hancock and Adams to flee, Paul Revere and William Dawes then set out again for Concord. On the road, they met a third rider, Samuel Prescott (also a member of the Sons of Liberty), who alone made it all the way to Concord to spread the warning. Revere was captured by a British patrol, while Dawes was thrown from his horse and forced to proceed back to Lexington on foot. At dawn on April 19, some 700 British troops arrived in Lexington and came upon a gathering of about 77 militiamen. A British major is said to have yelled, “Throw down your arms! Ye villains, ye rebels.” The militiamen realizing they were vastly outnumbered had just been ordered by their commander to disperse when a shot rang out.

To this day, no one knows which side fired first. Several British volleys were fired before order could be restored. When the smoke cleared, eight militiamen lay dead and nine were wounded, while only one British soldier was injured.

weapons had already been moved. While the British were in the process of destroying what remind behind , hundreds of militiamen began occupying the high ground outside of Concord. At some point, militiamen rushed to Concord’s North Bridge, which was being defended by a contingent of British soldiers. The British fired first but fell back when the colonists returned the volley. This was the “shot heard ‘round the world” later immortalized by Ralph Waldo Emerson. After searching Concord for about four hours, the British prepared to return to Boston, located 18 miles away.

By that time, almost 2,000 militiamen had arrived, and more were coming. At first, the militiamen simply followed the British column. Fighting started again soon after, however, with the militiamen firing at the British from behind trees, stone walls, houses and sheds. Before long, British troops were abandoning weapons, clothing and equipment in order to retreat faster.

When the British column reached Lexington, it ran into an entire brigade of fresh Redcoats that had answered their call for reinforcements. But that did not stop the colonists from resuming their attack all the way through Menotomy (now Arlington) and Cambridge. (Editors, 2020) Warren had slipped out of BosThe British then continued on to Concord to search ton early on April 19, and during the day’s battles, for arms. Having been warned by Prescott, most of the (cont.)

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he coordinated and led the militia into the fight alongside William Heath as the British Army returned to Boston. During the fighting, he was among the foremost in hanging upon the British rear and attacking their flanks. During this fighting Warren was nearly killed, a musket ball striking part of his wig. When his mother saw him after the battle and heard of his escape, she begged him to not risk his life again. "Where danger is, dear mother," he answered, "there must your son be. Now is no time for any of America's children to shrink from any hazard. I will set her free or

die." (Blog, 2018) You could fault the period weapons of the time, but, the colonists that day did not demonstrate the very best of marksmanship skills. Although as many as 3,500 militiamen were firing constantly during the 18-mile march back to Boston, they only killed or wounded roughly 250 British soldiers, compared to about 90 killed and wounded of their own. Nevertheless, the relatively low casualties of the Battles of Lexington and Concord proved they could stand up to one of the most disciplined, well-armed and powerful armies in the world. A few months later, the British barely escaped defeat at the hands of the Americans at Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775 (where Warren was killed). The low number of casualties once again showed the strength and courage and bolstered the resolve of the patriot forces. By the following summer, a full-scale war of independence had broken out, ushering in the creation of the United States of America and a new hope for a brighter future.

(Editors, 2020) With the exception of Samuel Prescott and William Heath, all the men mentioned in this article were members of our fraternity. The Marquis de Lafayette Warren, Revere and Dawes were members of the Masonic Lodge of St. Andrew in Boston. Hancock - Merchants Lodge No. 277 Adams – although there is no actual record of his membership, he is thought to have been a Mason, if for no other reason than who he hung around with. (and possibly Heath for the same reason) Emerson might have been a member of a Masonic Lodge in Attleboro, MA sometime before it became Ezekial Bates Lodge, AF&AM. Although there is no actual record of membership, there is a record of him giving a lecture at that Lodge where he is referred to as Brother Ralph Waldo Emerson. (Emerson, n.d.)

Fraternally,

Paul Diaz PM, Master White River Lodge No. 62 Show Low, Arizona

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A popular dish that can be found on the menu of nearly every Mexican restaurant was invented right here in Arizona? The chimichanga has roots in the iconic El Charro Cafe in Tucson — and its existence is completely accidental! El Charro's chimichanga story starts with Monica Flin, the founder, who created the popular dish by complete accident. While frying beef tacos, she mistakenly dropped a burro into the frying pan along with them. She was about to utter a swear word in Spanish as the oil splashed up, but changed it to "chimichanga" at the last second because her young nieces and nephews were around.

POWER Albert Einstein has said "The attempt to combine wisdom and power is rarely successful, even then, only for a short while".

"Power is the people" is a catchy slogan, and in most cases works well. When it doesn't, everything gets highlighted, and says "Power is the person". Let's talk about it.

Power is a very loose term for a very intricate force of nature.

Power is never in any one definable form. Physical power is a recognizable form of strength shown in gymnastics, weight lifting, head to head confrontation, and the like, demonstrations of human power, one over another. A less formal and organized show of power, is in the imagined head of the bully, and the criminal. Deserved power is in the hands of those who hold benevolent governing over those who have prospered in many ways from the benevolence.

And then, there is abuser power, gained in false representation, and in whatever means are available to assume some kind of power, maybe believing what has been promoted as being good and proper.

Be aware of that which was said so long ago: "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely". Said wisely over time, advises to not believe anything you hear, and only half of what you see.

-David Woodland Oriental Lodge No. 20 Scottsdale Lodge No 43

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FROM THE SOUTH

poor harvest but potentially a poisoned one. Why do we ask during candidate interviews of what the candi"“Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he date desires and we plant the seed of hope, only to not provide for its nourishment once they have joined? was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the Such imagery should motivate us to pursue a fraternity birds came and devoured it. Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up that is rooted in providing the nourishment of not only quickly because the soil was shallow. But when the sun our seedlings, but in our mature plants as well. For surely, if they are neglected, they too shall wither and rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered perish. We should strive to be like the picture of a because they had no root. Other seed fell among healthy tree. The health of our root system will deterthorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop. Still other seed fell on good soil, mine the fraternal fruit in our lodges and the yield it provides. Do not the where it sprouted, grew healthy fruit provide up, and produced a seeds for future crop—one bearing thirgrowth? tyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”

How many times have you gone to lodge meetings, only to go Brethren, as a lodge, through the formalities how are you sowing of only attending to your seeds? required business matters, then closing lodge … Some fell on rocky until the next state ground, where it did meeting. While only not have much soil. It addressing the business sprang up quickly beneeds, where is the cause the soil was shalnourishment, when do low. But when the sun we impart the desired rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. knowledge to our members? I have attended lodges where there is a time limit set for the stated meeting How many of our candidates and new Master Mason’s and I have been in others where there is no limit set, and in both cases, many times, masonic education is fit into this description? Have we not seen many approach and enter our fraternity with much enthusiasm given little or no time at all. and vigor, only to see them wilt and wither away, many never to be seen again in lodge, leaving us only to won- The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily forced upder, why? They approached us, attracted by the desire on us changes within our fraternity. Lodges have been forced to suspend meetings until further notice, and yet to know more, to be brought from darkness to light, we have found ways to overcome this limitation. Brothhearing that we are the ones who can provide it. Yet, we see them no more. I have heard many a conversa- ers have voiced their need to come together as they tion in lodges where discussions have revolved around were missing the unity of being as one. To meet this how the interview and vetting process have failed, that challenge, many lodges and masonic organizations have turned to providing masonic education on the we had failed to identify a worthy candidate for our virtual online platform so that the brothers could come fraternity. together and listen to some form of masonic education.

Brothers, here the problem is bigger than the seed we Lodges have not only opening this masonic education desire to sow, but rather it is because of a shallow root to their own lodge members, but to Masons every– our entire root system is poor, guaranteeing not just a where who are desiring more education.

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I recently sat in on a meeting with brethren from a lodge in Nebraska with whom I have no previous or formal affiliation with, only having to meet the masonic credentialing they required prior to issuing me an invite.

A wonderful side effect of opening these virtual online education sessions has been that lodges are seeing members attend who have been “missing” for years, because now they were able to attend via computer or phone. These members were exclaiming how wonderful it was to be included and to be able to attend, and how wonderful the education was.

“Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”

My Brothers, let this challenge that has come before us be our opportunity to evolve into a presence we may not have ever considered before.

We have now, demonstrated platforms from which we can meet and educate our Brothers and to gather with those who for many reasons, are not able to meet with us in lodge, to be included with us once again, and let us not shelve the search for ideas of how we can reach out and include our Brothers. Let us not put aside our welfare calls and visits to our Brothers and the widows of our fraternity.

As with any root system, even a poor root system can be repaired with proper nourishment, attention, care, and love.

May your journey be filled with Brotherly love for one another and with all.

Fraternally,

Brother Ernie Miranda Junior Warden

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Modern Freemasonry traces it’s roots back to the first organized Grand Lodge which occurred at the Goose and Gridiron Tavern in London, England on June 24th, 1717. Since that time, Masons and non-masons have speculated at the true origins of freemasonry; it’s organization, its rituals, it’s symbolism and it’s meanings. A part of Freemasonry is dedicated to “Seeking further light” which, for us, equates to wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

The readings included in this brochure have been selected for those at different stages in their search. Something for candidates interested in learning more, something for the newly initiated mason and something for the more experienced Mason. All of these books have been carefully selected with the input of many men of the craft and it is our hope that you will find them indispensable guides in your further understanding of Freemasonry.

1. The Origins of Freemasonry Margaret C. Jacob Myths persist and abound about the freemasons, but what are their origins? How has an early modern organization of bricklayers and stonemasons aroused so much public interest?

2. Is it True what they say about Freemasonry? Art de Hoyas Mason's response to the misinformation about their brotherhood that exists today.

3. The Great Teachings of Masonry H.L. Haywood Freemasonry has grown to be such a factor in public life that it is being increasing asked "what is it?" and "What does it stand for?"

For the Curious.

If you are interested in joining Freemasonry or you just want to learn more about it, these 3 books are suggested as a good place to start in your understanding of the world’s oldest Fraternal organization

This reading list is sponsored by the George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Masonic Memorial Library & Museum Foundation

1. The Freemasons Guide and Compendium Bernard E. Jones Authentic, detailed information on a wide variety of subjects related to masons and masonry.

2. The Masonic Myth Jay Kinney A nonfiction look at the mysterious and wrongly maligned ancient society. Attempts to debunks the myths as it reveals the truth about the Freemasons, their history, and their secret symbols and rituals 3. A Pilgrims Path John J. Robertson American Masonry and its impact on our country 4. Observing The Craft Andrew Hammer A manifesto of sorts for the observant Mason, who seeks quality over quantity in every aspect of Freemasonry.

For the Initiated.

Once you enter Freemasonry, the journey has just begun. You will learn about the various degrees, our ritual, the history and the symbolism. As you walk through the rituals, make friends and travel to different lodges, you will begin to see how the lessons we teach can affect your day to day life. Learning, Living and Growing.

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1. More about Masonry H.L. Haywood For the one who wishes to advance in Masonic information and become adept and take an active part in lodge work.

2. The Lost Keys of Freemasonry Manly P. Hall Classic work on Freemasonry’s secretive brotherhood.

3. Esoterika Albert Pike Edited by Arturo de Hoyos Publication Date Symbolism of the Blue Degrees 4. Freemasonry: It’s Hidden Meaning George H. Steinmetz Early Freemasonry based on craft labor is known as Operative Freemasonry.

Master Masons.

Learning is a lifelong journey and that goes for Freemasonry as well. As Masons, we are on a constant journey seeking further light. Perhaps Socrates said it best: The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

The George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Library and Museum, the Grand Lodge of Arizona Library is rising from the ashes in Downtown Phoenix and will soon be ready for Research and to visit! Named for two of it’s biggest supporters, the Library and Museum will once again be the cornerstone of Masonic History and Research in the State. It will not only be a central repository of our History an information, but will also facilitate the connecting of all Lodge Libraries into one online database so that it serves as a true statewide Library accessible to all Arizona Masons. Be on the look out for more information or watch our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/AZMasonicLibrary/.

For more information please contact the Librarian AZMasonicLibrary@gmail.com

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Brothers, In these unprecedented times in which we now find ourselves, it can be an easy to get caught up in the pain of adjustment and change. Undoubtingly, many of you find yourselves spending a lot of time at home – working from home being just about the norm for everyone. And while I firmly believe that we will get through this, look back on it with a “remember when” nostalgia, it is important for us to take a moment and take inventory of the incredible opportunities this situation has afforded us.

Personally, after the initial week or so of adjusting my daily routine, I came to an incredible realization; I have the incredible gift of time. Work-load has increased, and yet I find myself more productive in the hours I am working, likely the absence of office distractions; I have time in the middle of the day to eat lunch with my wife, I have time to take a break and play dinosaurs with my youngest son or to tour the incredible Minecraft world my oldest son created.

I find myself completing the long overdue projects around my house, likely due to having back time which would have been allocated elsewhere, I have time to get out and take a walk, to ride bikes with my family, or to get in the car and drive to nowhere just because… I mean, what else are we going to do. I have seen so much more of the state and have had an amazing series of mini-road trips with my wife and kids, which I am

sure will last long into their memories.

Above all else, I find myself appreciating the immense opportunity to be around my kids, to hear them converse, and engage with each other. To be home with them, to work through the day to day problems which I would otherwise miss; and to be able to hug and kiss all of them whenever I want throughout the day. All of this is a rare benefit in my normal everyday routine.

I believe that the key to getting through these times is to make the best of every situation Family is often something we miss out on, time with loved ones, and time to be present and in the moment is missed when we are in the hustle and bustle of our otherwise busy lives.

We are not living in regular times. Take a moment and appreciate the opportunities we seldom get to have.

Enjoy your family, build memories, and pray that we get through this with a newfound appreciation for what we hold nearest and dearest to our hearts.

Fraternally,

Daniel Genchi Past Master Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 Florence, Arizona

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MASONRY IN ACTION FOR ALL MANKIND The purpose of the charity is to primarily assist those organizations throughout the State, engaged in relieving human suffering of any kind, which are dependent upon contributions from the public to accomplish their mission.

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Sometimes some great Masonic treasures are right in front of our eyes. Recently Brother Erick Anderson of Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 13 in Bisbee was looking on eBay.com and found a great 1912 copy of the History of Masonry in Arizona! He bid on it and got for a great price. When he received his package he noticed that it was once owned and signed by Sen. Barry Goldwater’s uncle, none other than Past Grand Master Morris Goldwater, the 8th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arizona! It even has the Past Grand Master’s signature! So many of our Arizona Masonic treasures are out there for us to find and save!

Keep your eyes out for these lost treasures and bring them back to Arizona!!

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Copper Corridor

Northern Arizona Mohave Valley No. 68 - First Wednesday http://www.mohavevalley68.com/

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

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm .Stated Meeting

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

Pinal Lodge No. 30 - First Thursday

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Ray-Winkelman No. 24 - Second Tuesday

Kingman No. 22 - Second Monday http://www.kingmanmasoniclodge.com/

7:30 pm ..Stated Meeting

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Yuma No. 17 - Second Thursday www.facebook.com/groups/165341547176775

White River No. 62 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Sy Harrison No. 70 - Second Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/SyHarrisonMaster/

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

10:00 am Stated Meeting Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 - Monday on or before full moon www.facebook.com/gilavalley9

Aztlan No. 1 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/Aztlan-Lodge-1@aztlanlodge1

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm ..Stated Meeting

Havasu No. 64 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/Havasu-Masonic-Lodge-No-64-F-AM-

Eloy Lodge No. 46 - Third Thursday www.facebook.com/Eloy-Lodge-No-46-of-Free-AcceptedMasons-of-Arizona-494580944085012

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Williams - Grand Canyon No. 38 - Second Wednesday

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm ..Stated Meeting

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

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Chalcedony No. 6 - Second Thursday

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Flagstaff No. 7 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/groups/

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

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Phoenix Area

East Valley

Arizona Lodge No. 2 - First Tuesday

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

www.facebook.com/ArizonaLodge2

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

PVST No. 29 - First Wednesday Camelback Daylight No. 75 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/camelback.daylight

http://pvst29.org/

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

10:00 am Stated Meeting Scottsdale No. 43 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/scottsdalemasoniclodge

Prometheus Lodge No. 87 - First Wednesday https://www.prometheusaz.com/

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00pm Stated Meeting

Montezuma No. 35 - First Thursday 7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Apache Lodge No. 69 - Second Thursday

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Chandler-Thunderbird No. 15 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/ChandlerThunderbird

Phoenicia No. 58 - Second Tuesday

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

www.facebook.com/Phoenicia58

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

West Valley

Sahuaro No. 45 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro45

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

El Quixote No. 83 - Second Wednesday 7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Hiram Daylight No. 73 - Second Saturday 10:00 am Stated Meeting

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Arizona Sunrise No. 88 - Third Saturday 10:00 am Stated Meeting

Sun City No. 72 - Second Tuesday

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Ascension No. 89 - Third Monday 6:30 pm Stated Meeting Pioneer No. 82 - Third Monday

Glendale No. 23 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/glendaleaz2

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Hunters Paradise No. 85 - Fourth Monday

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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Tucson Area

Southern

Marion McDaniel No. 56 - First Monday

King Solomon No. 5 - First Monday

www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56

www.facebook.com/groups/

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Jerusalem Daylight No. 66 - Second Saturday 10:00 am Stated Meeting

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Adobe No. 41 - First Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/

Mount Moriah No. 19 - Second Tuesday

6:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Aaron No. 49 - First Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/

Nogales No. 11 - Second Wednesday

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Tucson No. 4 - First Wednesday

Wilcox No. 10 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/groups/

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Oasis No. 52 - Second Tuesday

Perfect Ashlar No. 12 - First Thursday

www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52

www.facebook.com/groups

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Nelson C Bledsoe No. 74 - Second Tuesday

Camp Stone No. 77 - Second Saturday

www.facebook.com/profile

www.facebook.com/groups

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

9:30 am Stated Meeting

Epes Randolph No. 32 - Second Wednesday

Green Valley No. 71 - Third Thursday

www.facebook.com/groups/1033656566693307

www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Builders No. 60 - Second Wednesday 7:30 pm Stated Meeting

San Pedro No. 55 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/groups/sanpedro55

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Anahuac No. 81 - Third Monday 7:00 pm Stated Meeting Downtown No. 86 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

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Brethren, Friends, and Family, This year the Masonic Charities of Arizona approved 20 grants totaling $36,000 to organizations throughout Arizona. These 501c3 charitable organizations provide much needed services to their communities. Those services include assistance to our Veterans at the three VA Hospitals in Arizona, 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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stands as the most distinguished monument to Washington ever build by a private organization –THE MASONS Erected in the 1920s and 30s, it soars 333 feet as a beacon of Light and knowledge, educating and inspiring all who visit it. Recognized in 2015 as a National Historic Landmark, the Memorial is one of the most impressive and iconic buildings in the area around our nation’s capital. Our new fundraising endeavor, The Landmark Century Campaign, aims to support a thorough restoration of the Memorial. And we can help!

Today, the Memorial is a museum like no other in the world. Everything we do revolves around our vision: “to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character and vision of George Washington, the Man, the Mason, and Father of our Country.” Open seven days a week, the Memorial offers detailed exhibits and guided tours that teach the general public about George Washington, his life and virtues, and the role that Freemasonry played throughout his life. Further, the Memorial is an important space for the performing arts, social gatherings, public events, and educational seminars. And, of course, it is an active Masonic temple, housing two Craft lodges and regularly hosting visiting lodges from around the country. The Memorial is a central hub connecting Masons to one another, and connecting the Craft to the public, our nation, and our world.

For the past decade, the Memorial Association has devoted tremendous energy and resources to the renovation of the Memorial. Major exhibits have been added. Interiors have been repaired and repainted. Lighting has been updated. But the most considerable work is the top-to-bottom restoration of the building itself—the first such renovation since the Memorial was completed nearly a century ago. Beginning at the Memorial’s pyramid level, we have begun a multi-year project to perform all needed structural repairs. Stone by stone, are repointing the mortar and protecting the building from water penetration. When completed, the building will be in better than new condition.

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2019/20 Arizona Grand Lodge Officers Grand Master Grand Lodge F. & A.M Arizona Gregory A. Vasquez (15) Deputy Grand Master: Boyd Robertson (1) Senior Grand Warden: Randy Jager (52) Senior Grand Deacon: George Rusk (20) Senior Grand Steward: Leigh J. Creighton (4)

Junior Grand Warden: Jim Baker (9) Junior Grand Deacon: Michael A. Dale (17)

2019-20 Arizona DDGM’s

Junior Grand Steward: Roger Biede III (9)

District 1: Robert E Weed - 22,64, 68 District 2: John W Welsch - 1, 14, 82 District 3: Lance R Brown - 7, 13, 38 District 4: Clayton J Howard - 6, 62 District 5: Lon Thomas – 3, 70 District 6: Mikel K White - 17 District 7: Vincent M Santos - 74, 81 District 8: Robin E Settlemeyer - 41, 86 District 9: James Xie - 20, 69, 75 District 10: William B Carnell - 9, 30, 46 District 11: Duane L Brown - 5,63,77 District 12: Nicholas Lindquist - 15, 43 District 13: Eric Dupree - 52, 60 District 14: Tony Hernandez - 29, 50, 89 District 15: Robert C Richards - 10, 16, 55 District 16: Lyle L Adams - 31, 72, 73 District 17: Harold L Lindamood - 11, 71 District 18: Gary J Horn - 23, 42, 85 District 19: Ahmet S Erdemir - 49, 66 District 20: Brian Hanne District 21: Jean-Claude Malterre - 4, 32, 56 District 22: Matthew L.G. Morales - 2, 58, 83 District 23: Dwayne Hoyt - 35, 45, 87

Very Worshipful Grand Secretary: George Mather (85) Very Worshipful Grand Treasurer: Michael McGee (50) Grand Lecturer: Calvin D. Magness (7, 38) Grand Chaplin: Lowell Ed Fox (69, 75) Grand Orator: Robert Bo Buchanan III (2) Grand Marshall: Ed Baney (30) Grand Editor: Bryon P Howe (58) Grand Bible Bearer: Adal O. Castellanos (81, 83) Grand Sword Bearer: Michael A. Kofta (17) Grand Pursuivant: Patrick R. Szajna (15) Grand Standard Bearer: Ralph F. Doudna (7, 38) Grand Organist: Gordon Stevenson (20) Grand Tyler: Darren C. Turner (41)

District 24: Jason B Stryker - 12, 19

2019-20 Arizona DDGL’s District 1: John D Graham District 2: Robert R Beffel District 3: Open District 4: Ronald N Allen District 5: Jason B Stryker

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