Trestleboard, March 2013

March 2013

A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46

Masonic Youth Observance Month

Frank S. Land Founder of DeMolay International

Ethel Theresa Wead Mick the founder of Jobs Daughters International the Reverend W. Mark Sexson the founder of the International order of Rainbow for Girls 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. 3NELLIS 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

Christopher Rothwell jdeacon@nellislodge46.org

Junior Deacon (702)809-9616

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 Albert Fischer Franklin E. Merica Shibli Sawalha Frank Fiedler David Lublin Frank Heyer

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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, During the January Meeting of the Trustees, Master, Wardens, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Finance Committee it became apparent that our Lodge has been operating in the “Red” for the last few years.

During this meeting it was decided that a motion should be made during the February Stated Meeting to change our present dues structure, this motion has been made and seconded. The motion consisted of a raise in our present dues from Fifty (50.00) to Fifty Jeff Byrne Five (55.00) dollars and a change in the wording of our by-laws from Worshipful “Grand Lodge Assessment” to “Grand Lodge Fee’s”. This would Master 2013 allow the cost of Insurance charged to us by the Grand Lodge and the Assessment for the George Washington Memorial, a total of Five (5.00) more Dollars as of this time, be added to our present annual membership fees. Making a total increase of your yearly membership cost from Seventy Five (75.00) to Eighty Five (85.00) Dollars…

This motion has been tabled to our March Stated Meeting to allow discussion.

Members will be able to voice their opinion; out of respect to the other Members of the Lodge, please come prepared, you will be allotted 1 minute to express your position…

The Trustees are also working on updating and correcting our By-Laws. Over time some of the phrases and words that have been used in the past have lost or changed in their meaning, the Trustees will present a list of purposed changes at our April Stated Meeting for your consideration.

A vote on all the purposed changes will be held during our April Stated Meeting.

Please plan to be present at both Stated Meetings.

Please mark April 30th on your calendar!!!

A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Nellis Lodge will be held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino, Starting at 6pm with NO HOST Cocktails, dinner and entertainment (The Roast of Our Charter Master W Al Schouten) to follow. The cost is 30.00 per person; tickets are available through the Secretary or Me. I would like to thank all the Brothers who are participating on our St Baldricks Team!!!

Donations are off to a great start, thanks to “Hap” Hendrix. “Hap” will be knighted this year; this is the Seventh time for him to participate in this very worthy cause!!! Our Team is scheduled to have their time in the Barbers Chair at approximately 3:30 on March 2nd, we will be gathering at McMullan’s at approximately 1pm, to get prepared for the “Chair”!!! Don’t forget to wear a Masonic Logo shirt…

Please remember to check our Web Page for calendar updates (Degrees and Practices) and “Like” us on Facebook!!!

Fraternally Yours Jeff

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The majority of my articles will be based on masonic education.

March 3, 1753 George Washington received his Fellow Craft degree in Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia. Washington promotes words, "private virtue and public prosperity" and advocate for religious tolerance March 6, 1775 several black men, including one named Prince Hall, were initiated into Freemasonry in Boston. This marked the beginning of what became a huge movement or organization in the United States known as Prince Hall Masonry, Senior Warden composed of African Americans. On March 6, 1775, Harold Scalzo, Jr. Prince Hall and fourteen other free African Americans of Boston were made Master Masons in an Army lodge attached to one of General Gage's regiments, then stationed near Boston.

This lodge granted Prince Hall and his brethren authority to meet as a lodge, to go in procession on St John's Day, and as a lodge to bury their dead, but they could not confer degrees nor perform any other Masonic 'work. March 17, 1848 the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington DC was established March 9, 1822 a national Masonic Congress was held in Washington DC, in the U.S. Capitol building. On March 23, 1887 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle received his 3rd degree in Edinburgh Scotland. He was knighted on August 9, 1902. On March 25, 1902 Sir Winston Churchill received his 3rd degree in Stud holme Lodge #1591, London.

Our annually baseball night will be May 30, 2013 at 7:30pm. The Las Vegas 51’s will be playing the Reno Aces and will be $1.00 beer night. The tickets will be $10.00 includes a 51’s baseball hat. Ticket will be available later this month. See me for tickets. Friends and family are welcome.

Congratulations all my brothers who are celebrating birthday in March.

On the level Fraternally Yours Harold Scalzo Jr. Senior Warden

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Brethren, Mark your calendars for April 30th. Please help us celebrate50th anniversary at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. The party starts at 6pm with NO HOST cocktails followed by Junior Warden Miguel Zavala dinner. The entertainment for the evening will be a Roast of W. Bro. Al Schouten, our charter Master.

Tickets are $30 per person and available from the Worshipful Master & Secretary.

Hope to see you there‌.

Fraternally, Miguel.

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Masonic Baseball Night May 30th at 7:05 pm $1 Beer Night Tickets $10.00 includes a 51’s baseball hat Friends and family are welcome.

Call Brother Harold Scalzo Jr. (702) 336-8461

Join the Nellis 46 Team at McMullan’s Irish Pub on March 2nd between 1 & 4 pm. We’re loosing our hair for a good cause. Please wear a shirt with a Masonic emblem if you’re planning on attending.

Donations will be accepted at any time for this charity.

McMullan’s Irish Pub . 4650 W. Tropicana Suite 110

Please contact Darce Wilson at 595-0713 if you wish to volunteer for any of the positions open as executive suite security for the NASCAR week May 7—10. This is a fund raiser for the Lodge.

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***NOTICE*** OF PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES Pursuant to Nevada Masonic Code Section 4.260 § 5(a) and Article

XVII of the Nellis Lodge No. 46 Bylaws; you are hereby being provided due notice as required in the afore mentioned sections.

At the Nellis Lodge no. 46 Stated Communication of February 5, 2013 it was proposed that Article VI Section II be amended.

From: “The Secretary shall receive compensation [nonemployee] for his services as the Lodge may direct.”

To: “The Secretary shall receive compensation for his services as the Lodge may direct.”

At the Nellis Lodge no. 46 Stated Communication of February 5, 2013 it was proposed that Article XI Section I be amended.

From: “The dues for this Lodge shall be Fifty [$50.00] dollars per year plus Grand Lodge per capita commencing January 1 if each year.”

To: “The dues for this Lodge shall be Fifty-five [$55.00] dollars per year plus Grand Lodge per capita and any Grand Lodge expenses passed to the Lodge, commencing January 1 of each year. ************************* Discussion on these two proposals will take place at the March 5th Stated Communication & the Lodge will vote on the amendments at April 2nd stated communication.

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March 20 In the Forefront Sunday

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Masonic Youth Observance Month The Founders of the Masonic Youth Organizations Ethel Theresa Wead Mick (March 9, 1881 – February 21, 1957) is the founder of the Masonic girls' organization The International Order of Job's Daughters (now known as Job's Daughters International) and served as its first Supreme Guardian.

She was born in Atlantic, Iowa to William Henry Wead and Elizabeth Delight Hutchinson Wead, the youngest of four siblings. She was brought up in a close-knit, very religious family. Her mother read stories from the Bible every evening and often made reference to the Book of Job, hoping that her daughters would become "as fair as the daughters of Job". This influence eventually resulted in the founding of the Order of Job's Daughters in 1920, so named in honor of her mother. The group became International in 1931 when a group opened in British Columbia, Canada.

Wead met William Mick while attending Creighton Medical College in Omaha, Nebraska. They were married in May 1904 and had two daughters, Ethel and Ruth. She enjoyed a variety of hobbies including oil painting, singing, reading, traveling and participating in several different fraternal organizations and civic clubs. She died in Cleveland, Ohio, and is buried in Omaha.

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Frank Sherman "Dad" Land (June 21, 1890 – November 8, 1959) was the Founder of the Order of DeMolay. A business and community leader in Kansas City, Land served as Imperial Potentate of the Shriners and is revered today as the Founder of the Order of DeMolay.

Land was born in Kansas, City, Missouri, and gained a reputation as the "Boy Preacher� at his Sunday school at Fountain Park Congregational Church Sunday School. He attended the Kansas City Art Institute. [1] At age 21 he was elected president of the Municipal Art Club in Kansas City. He became a member of the Ivanhoe Lodge #446 on June 29, 1912 in Kansas City. His position was the Secretary of the Social Service Bureau of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Married Miss Nell M. Swiezewski on September 15, 1913 at Budd Park Christian Church, his best man was Sumner N. Blossom. He died on November 8, 1959 and is interred at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City.[2]

The idea for the order of the Rainbow for Girls originated with, and the Ritual was written be Rev. W. Mark Sexson, a Minister in the First Christian Church, a Past Grand Master and a Past Grand Patron (in Oklahoma).

W Mark Sexson was born in Missouri July 8, 1877. As a Rainbow Girl we recognize this day each year as the Founder's birthday. W Mark Sexson became a Master Mason in Indiana, achieved the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite in Oklahoma, was a Royal arch Mason, Grotto member, Past Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Knights' Templar. He served as Grand Chaplain, Grand Orator, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. He died in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 20, 1953 after a short illness.

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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

Masonic baseball caps One size fits all * Show your support for Nellis Lodge or the Square & Compasses alone Available in Black or White with a gold Square & Compasses Order yours today!!

You can get yours by mail or at the Lodge. $15.00 at the Lodge or $20.00 by mail

____________________________________________ Name ____________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip Make $20 checks payable to Nellis Lodge 46.

Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

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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

My brothers if you have not experienced the 29 degrees of the Scottish rite you should take a look at them. They give you more meaning and light on the three Masonic degrees you have already revived. The Master Mason is the highest degree but the 29 Scottish Rite degrees can give you more meaning of what Masonry. Is about as well as supporting the speech clinic. If you would like to hear more you can contact me at mclarkmjc@gmail.com. you will not be disappointed. The reunion is coming up in April an we need your application before then to be accepted. Fraternally MIchael J. Clark 16

Ronald Ankiewitz Daniel Benstead Jay Bigornia Greg Curtin Albert Fischer PM Matt Friscia Jim Greely PM Frank Heyer Wayne Huigbee Don Huie Cristian Leon Raul Montenegro Mark Otto Rand Riggs David Swallow PM Merlin Wheeler Miguel Zavala Gary Hernandez Richard R. Wall

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Albert “Al” Schouten 8987 King John Court Las Vegas, NV 89149-3221 702-395-7580 AL104@JUNO.COM

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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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