November & december 2013 trestleboard

November December 2013

A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46

Nevada Grand Lodge Sessions November 11 & 12 2013 Meetings Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Masonic Memorial Temple 2200 West Mesquite Ave. (Rancho & US-95) Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 www.nellislodge46.org secretary@nellislodge46.org (702)387-0046

Dispensation: November 10, 1962 Chartered November 12, 1963 Volume 50 Issue No. 9 NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year

Most Worshipful

Richard M. “Mike” Hoaglin Grand Master of Masons in Nevada PAST GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Most Worshipful Donald G. Hines* Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada Most Worshipful William B. Berk Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada Right Worshipful Dale K. Dean Sr. Past Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Nevada * Signifies a Deceased Brother

2013 Nellis Lodge Trustees 3 Year Scott Keiser, P.M.

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2 Year Michael J. Clark, P.M.

1 Year Arcangelo O. Cocco, P.M.

2013 Officer Line W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M. wmaster@nellislodge46.org

Worshipful Master 702)525-4395

Harold Scalzo, Jr. (Janet) swarden@nellislodge46.org

Senior Warden (702)336-8461

Miguel Zavala (Nichole) jwarden@nellislodge46.org

Junior Warden (702)578-1945

W. Bro. John Feustel, PM (Paula) treasurer@nellislodge46.org

Treasurer (702) 379-2992

W. Bro. James T. Greely, PM (Alice) secretary@nellislodge46.org

Secretary (702) 604-5542

Jason Turner (Jennifer) sdeacon@nellislodge46.org

Senior Deacon 702)845-8768

Dennis Tyson jdeacon@nellislodge46.org

Junior Deacon (702)254-5998

R. Darce Wilson chaplain@nellislodge46.org

Chaplain (702)595-0713

Daniel Kaelin marshal@nellislodge46.org

Marshall (847)757-7210

Michael Riitano ssteward@nellislodge46.org

Senior Steward (702)455-2007

Michael Griffin jsteward@nellislodge46.org

Junior Steward (702)425-0634

Joseph Wines tyler@nellislodge46.org

Tyler (702)513-4205

Barry Mainardi mceremony@nellislodge46.org

Master of Ceremonies (702)523-3052

Bill Mowery mcermony2@nellislodge46.org

Master of Ceremonies (708)285-4376

Dennis Tyson mcermony2@nellislodge46.org

Master of Ceremonies (702)254-5998

Jason Cunningham mcermony2@nellislodge46.org

Master of Ceremonies (702)768-8116

Travis Lindsey (Jacquelin) historian@nellislodge46.org Michael J. Clark, P.M. dgl@nellislodge46.org

Historian (702)334-0254 Deputy Grand Lecturer (702)592-9249

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Nellis Lodge Past Masters

Albert Schouten Donald G. Hines* Albert W. Cutler* Joseph Bureski* Virgil M. Babbs* Ivan H. Joyce, Sr.* Herbert T. Edgar* Robert P. Braner* Woodrow W. Thompson* William B. Berk Robert E. Broughton Donald L. Vines Stuart E. Pirie* Richard C. Ehrensing* Walter T. Jones* Charles R. Rinehart* William J. Schoenholzer* Gerald H. McCorkle Robert B. Riggs Dale K. Dean Sr. Stephen M. Thompson Billy R. Huffman* John C. Richardson Theodore M. West* John W. Startt, III

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987

Alan J. Clark* Harold R. Hamilton John Kiehlbaugh Gerry Cunningham* Bart Bonar Michael Holmstrom Craig Johnson Fred Barr Jeff Byrne Scutter Newton John Messana Andrew D. Craig Terry Robertson David Swallow John Feustel Sam Ruiz Franklin E. Merica Ray Troche James T. Greely John Gjonola Michael J. Clark Bjorn E. Sundquist Arcangelo O. Cocco Michael J. Clark Scott Keiser

* Signifies a Deceased Brother Past Masters by Affiliation Franklin E. Merica Shibli Sawalha Frank Fiedler David Lublin Frank Heyer Mike F. Gorman

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1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Brothers, It has been a pleasure to “Serve” as Master or our lodge during its 50th Anniversary. I hope you have enjoyed being part of it as much as I have. Thank you for allowing me this Honor…

I wish to thank all the Officers for their dedication, devotion and commitment to the Lodge. The hard work that they have invested in practices and meetings has improved the Ritualistic Quality of our Openings and Closing, the presentation of Degree work and their understanding of how the Lodge operates.

Jeff Byrne Worshipful Master 2013

The Trustees of the Lodge have worked very hard to “Straighten Out” some of the inconsistencies of the past, steering us away from a “Pay Check” to “Pay Check” mentality, putting us back on the road to financial responsibility.

During ones tenure as Master of the Lodge, there is one person who can make or break your time in office. That person is the Secretary, W. Jim T. Greely III PM. Without his Help, Aid and Assistance, many of the projects this year would not have happened, things would not have run as smoothly as they did and I certainly would have had a difficult time of performing my duties. Worshipful Jim (AKA...T-Bone), thank you for your guidance and assistance, it was and is appreciated.

Lastly… I would like to congratulate W. Al Schouten PM; Master #1 of our Lodge, for all his hard work, this year has been dedicated to him. Please be present at our December Stated Meeting where Worshipful Al will close out our 50th year anniversary celebration…

Adios Amigo’s, I’m Headin’ South Sincerely and Fraternally Jeff Don’t forget!!!!! November 19th “The Dinner and a Movie, Chili Cook Off” will be held in the Garden Room, this will be a Pot Luck event, even if you don’t cook chili, you can bring beverages, chips and salsa or corn bread… The Movie will be the Masonic Classic, “The Man Who Would Be King”. Dinner starts at 6pm, movie at 7pm… Masons only please, All Lodges are invited… Adult Beverages.

There will a Trophy to the brother presenting the best Chili. Winner will be determined by popular vote of those attending…

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Brethren, Our year is winding down but we have a few more events before we close out: On October 29, our Past Masters will be administering our last Degree of the year, a Master Mason Degree for Bro. Daniel Partridge. Please come and show your support.

On November 5, our stated meeting.

The 149th Grand Lodge Communication will be held on November 10, 11 and 12 at the Orleans Hotel.

Senior Warden We also received our charter on November 12, Harold Scalzo, Jr. 1963. Please come and show your support.

November 19 will be our Fellowship Dinner.

December 3 will be our Stated Meeting and Election for the officers of the ensuing year.

December 10 is the Installation of Officers for 2014.

All attending Ladies will receive a bouquet of Handcrafted Wooden Roses. The Ladies are our biggest supporters and without them we would not have become the Masons we are today.

The installing team this year is as follows: Most Worshipful Carl “Bud� Banks; Installing Master.

WB Archangelo Cocco; Installing Marshall.

WB Al Schouten; Installing Secretary.

WB Mike Clark; Keeper of the Jewels.

On the Level Fraternally yours Brother Harold Scalzo Jr. Senior Warden

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THE MASONIC MEMORIAL TEMPLE IS NOW OFFERING RENTAL STORAGE SPACE!!

Conveniently located at the MMT this will be a first come first served opportunity for any Mason that needs a storage unit. Time is limited because when they’re gone THEY’RE GONE! Remember there is limited availability.

If you are interested contact: TERRY ROBERTSON at 702-499-2242 10’ X 13’ $60 per month 7’ X 13’ $45 per month 7’ X 16’ $100 per month 14’ X 13’ $120 per month Other units also available

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November & Dec

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Nellis Lodge No. 46 Bikes for Books Program Help encourage elementary school children to read!

For more information contact W. Michael Clark, P.M. (702) 592-9249

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James Dunnavant Christian Fitzharris Paul Gaines Mike Goreman PM Mike Griffin Dale Hetling Roy L. Johnston Michael Lane Jimmie D. Lane Jay Lao Kennith Lillestrand Travis Lindsey Jack Maggard William Meacham Jacob U. Mitro Richard Olliges Anthony Otto Dennis Schultz David Shuster Steven Smith John W. Startt III PM Joseph Wines Brandon Hiller

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David Belcher Dale Curtis Jean-Louis DeBiesi John Feustel, PM Harold “Hap” Hendrick Angelo Infante Clarence Ingram Brian Kundinger Christopher Lee David Lublin, PM Dennis Martin Brandon McCoy Alva Medbery Clayton Ostrom Ronald Reyes Harold Scalzo, Jr. Al Schouten, PM Kevin Smith Bjorn Sundquist Allen Taylor Charles Unseitig Harvey Williams Timothy Woods William J. Wells Patrick Welch Daniel Partridge

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Nellis Lodge #46 2013 Committees Cognizance: W. David Swallow PM. 499-4899 W John Gjonola PM. W. Scott Keiser PM. Delinquency: W. James T. Greely III PM. 604-5542 W. Ray Troche PM. W. AL Schouten PM. Sickness and Distress: Bro. Harold Scalzo Jr. SW 775-336-8461 Education: W. Jerry McCorkle PM: 277-7775 Charity: W. John Gjonola PM: 743-7836 Bro. Harold “Hap” Hendrix Trestle Board Publication: W. James T. Greely PM: 604-5542 Bro. Harold Scalzo Jr. SW W. Arcangelo Cocco, PM Telephone/Communication: W. Jeff Byrne PM: 525-4395 Nellis Officers Finance: W. Terry Robertson PM: 499-2242 W. John Feustel PM. Fundraising: Bro. Harold Scalzo Jr. SW: 775-336-8461 Ritual and Degree: W. Jeff Byrne PM: 525-4395 W. Mike Clark PM. DDGL Refreshments: Miguel Zavala JW: 578-1945

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