MW Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 lost 2016 Master to the Celestial Lodge. WB Josh Seagrave was killed in a airplane crash in Palmer, Alaska. He leaves behind his partner of 13 years, Jennifer, and many friends and family. He was a great man and a great Mason.
It begins with a promise, A promise to wed. Two hearts will be united, Two souls will be led, Down the aisle together, A sacred pledge to fulfill. So congratulations on your engagement And be happy; we know you will.
Congratulations to Master elect and his new fiancée Vicki Ann. We wish them all the health and happiness in the world and look forward to many happy pictures in the future. If you see the bearded man in the future, please be sure to give him a huge congratulatory hug!
We await news on nuptials, kids, and retirement!
Join us for our annual MM Dinner as we celebrate our newly raised brothers from 2022 and our Junior PM, Eric Smith! Grand Lodge officers will be present and MWB Baker will deliver keynote remarks! December 17, 2022 at World famous Valentino’s Eatery. Make your Reservations now with John Woode! Looking forward to celebrating another year of Masonry in Florence!
Brethren, it is that time of year again when the seasons have changed, and the weather is getting colder. Christmas, Hanukkah, and various other holidays that I cannot think of right now are upon us followed closely by New Year’s. Along with these changes and holidays comes the end of my second year as Worshipful Master of this phenomenal lodge here in Florence, Arizona.
It seems like it was just yesterday that I was writing my 1st letter as Worshipful Master of Gila Valley No 9, and just like that 2 years later I am writing my last letter as Worshipful Master. Funny how one looks forward to this moment of being relieved from their post so to speak, and yet at the same time are saddened to see it all go. This day seemed like it would never get here and yet here we are and the last 2 years seem like they have just flown by. I want to say that the past 2 years have been more than an experience. It has been one that I was frightened to even attempt to try, and yet excited at the same time. I was afraid that I would not make a good WM and let the lodge and the Brethren down. I hope that I was wrong regarding both of these over the past 2 years, and hope that some of the things I have done will continue in the future.
This coming year, 2023, Worshipful Brother John Woode will be running the show. He will do a great job in keeping our lodge alive and kicking, and I hope that you all will be there to help and guide him along as you did and were for me. With that being said, I want to thank each
and every one of my brothers, those that sat in a chair as well as those that did not, during my tenure in the East. I could not have done it without all of you and your help (kicking me at times) to make sure that what I wanted for the lodge was carried out, and for the most part achieved. You all were and are a huge part of this lodge no matter the part you played in helping to keep this lodge running.
We had some challenges that I believe we have overcome, and some that even exceeded my expectations.
I have learned so much about you, me, and the craft in that time that I know I would not have learned had I not been sitting in the East, or had you all there along the way. Again, I cannot thank you enough for all of your help, guidance, and wisdom over the last 2 years.
Fraternally, Eric Smith 2022 MasterGila Valley Lodge No. 9
MW Jim Baker, Grand Master, opened a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Arizona at Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 for the purpose of celebrating the 90th annual Jr. Parada Rodeo and Parade. The Jr. Parada Rodeo was started by two Gila Valley Masons, Charles Whitlow and R.H. Moorehouse. Opened in the Entered Apprentice Degree at 8:30 am in the Lodge Hall, Grand Lodge was called to refreshment and the officers and brethren retired to Main Street and marched in the Parade along with groups from Jobs Daughters, Rainbow Girls, Demolay, Shriners from El Zaribah, Ladies of the Oriental Shrine, and Widows Sons Memento Mori Chapter.
Dear Brothers as we are now in the month of December, we arrive to the expectation of gifts food merriment and lots and lots of stuff. But while we think about the things that are associated with Christmas time, I want to bring to your attention the part of Christmas most people may not know much about. This is called Advent it is the tradition of recognizing the coming of the Christ child and is paid attention to the 4 Sundays leading up to Christmas.
Although the point of it is to tell the story of the events that lead up to the birth of Christ, we are not going to look at that at this moment. What I want you to take a look at is the ritualistic nature of what advent is. During the season of Advent, you will usually see an advent wreathe with 4 candles with in the circle and in some a central candle. This image is very similar to our point within two parallel perpendicular lines within a circle. For if we just look at the shape of the set up of the wreathe and the candles, they form the design that we are familiar with. Also associated with Advent are the following words Love, Hope, Peace and Joy. Very similar to some of our Temprance Prudence
Justice and Fortitude. You may say how is that possible? For in order to show Temprance and to be prudent we need Love and Peace of mind and soul. For Justice and Fortitude, we will not accomplish this without Hope and Joy no matter the situation. Finally, we have the center which in the church is represented as the Christ candle. Which is Christ with us. This is similar to our central point within the circle that represents us as the person to whom we are trying to imitate or become closer to the Great architect of the Universe. With all of this in mind we should try to remember what peace love hope and Joy we can accomplish through this very busy and hectic season. Until next time brothers.
Fraternally, John Woode
2022 Senior Warden Master elect
Gila Valley Lodge No. 9
The Samuel Adams and Paul Revere Time Capsule is located in a corner stone of the Massachusetts State House. It is widely believed to have been buried in 1795 by then Governor Samuel Adams and Mason Paul Revere. It is the oldest known time capsule in the United States.
The time capsule is a metal container measuring 5.5 by 7.5 by 1.5 inches and weighing about 10 pounds. It was first removed from its location in 1855, at which time its contents were cleaned and documented. Additional items were added to it at that time, and it was resealed in place. The capsule was again removed from its location in December of 2014. X ray examination by conservation specialists at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston revealed the presence of coins and other items. It was opened by specialists in a media event in the American gallery of the museum on January 6, 2015. Its contents include newspaper pages of the period, and coins including a 1652 pine tree shilling. There was also a silver plate, probably engraved by Revere, and a copper medal depicting George Washington. The objects were placed on display for a time. The capsule was resealed into the cornerstone in a traditional ceremony on June 17, 2015 by Boston officials. A mint set of 2015 United States coins was added, including dollar coins of presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Harry S. Truman. A silver plaque commemorating the event was also included.
The national news media covered it. No surprise
There was no mention of Freemasonry. But Massachusetts Masons knew the full story. On December 11, 2014, a work crew removed the cornerstone from the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill and discovered a time capsule, reportedly from the 1795, Paul Revere era. However, because The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has kept detailed proceedings since its inception in 1733, “The contents of the capsule are well known to us. Why? We were there,” according to the Grand Lodge webpage. In 1795, Boston had purchased a plot east of Beacon Hill, on land previously part of Governor John Hancock’s estate, to construct a new state house. Governor Samuel Adams asked Massachusetts Grand Master Paul Revere to lay the cornerstone in a Masonic ceremony on July 4, 1795. Grand Lodge records provide a detailed account of the exact contents of the capsule.
Time capsules are awesome, a look and feel into the past. Proper recognition is important as well. This article is courtesy of Wikipedia and Masonic Service Association North America.
Fraternally,
Dewey Jefferson
2022 Junior Warden
Gila Valley Lodge No. 9
One Sunday evening, a young salesman was driving through the country for a meeting with a prospective client the following morning when his car suddenly broke down. Being Sunday evening, each call he made met with a recorded message informing him that business hours were Monday through Friday. Just at that moment, he saw a farmer headed toward him on his tractor. After a brief discussion, the farmer told him that he would pull his vehicle to his home, put him up for the evening, and loaned him his truck the following morning to make his appointment. Beside himself with gratitude, the young salesman marveled at the generosity of the farmer. As they shared an evening meal, the young man saw several pictures of the old farmer with groups of men wearing Masonic aprons. Glancing down at his own Masonic ring that he recently received for being Raised, the young man gave a wry smile and went to bed happy to know that his Brother had recognized his ring and taken care of him. The following day upon returning from his appointment, the young man found that the farmer had repaired his car. The young man thanked him profusely and told the farmer how grateful he was and how glad he was that he had joined the Fraternity. The farmer gave him a puzzled look and the young man said, “I saw
the pictures of you with Masonic Brethren and I know you must have seen my Masonic ring. I understand that’s why you helped me.” The old farmer just shook his head and said, “My Brother, I didn’t help you because you’re a Mason…I helped you because I AM A MASON.” So, being a good Mason means being a good neighbor; not for the sake of reward and not only to other Masons but because it’s the right thing to do. Remember the first important lesson taught you in Masonry? Of course, it reminds us that we should offer help to a Brother in need, but it begins by admonishing us to offer relief to “anyone” in need. All are your neighbors, and all are deserving of your aid and assistance.
…….Brother Bradley Kohanke, PM , Davy Crockett Lodge #1225 Texas, Volume 7 Issue 9 (March 2015
Darkness has, in all the systems of initiation, been deemed a symbol of ignorance, and so opposed to light, which is the symbol of knowledge.
Hence the rule, that the eye should not see until the heart has conceived the true nature of those beauties which constitute the mysteries of the Order. In the Ancient Mysteries, the aspirant was always shrouded in darkness as a preparatory step to the reception of the full light of knowledge.
The time of this confinement in darkness and solitude varied in the different mysteries. Among the Druids of Britain the period was nine days and nights; in the Grecian Mysteries it was three times nine days, while among the Persians, according to Porphyry, it was extended to the almost incredible period of fifth, days of darkness, solitude, and fasting. Because, according to all the cosmogonies, accounts of the universe, darkness existed before light was created, darkness was originally worshiped as the firstborn, as the progenitor of day and the state of existence before creation. The apostrophe of Young to Night embodies the feelings which gave origin to this debasing worship of darkness:
O majestic night!
Nature's great ancestor! Day's elder born!
And fated to survive the transient sun!
By morals and immortals seen with awe!
Freemasonry has restored darkness to its proper place as a state of preparation; the symbol of that antemundane chaos from whence light issued at the Divine command; of the state of nonentity before birth, and of ignorance before the reception of knowledge. Hence, in the Ancient Mysteries, the release of the aspirant from solitude and darkness was called the act of regeneration, and he was said to be born again, or to be raised from the dead. And in Freemasonry, the darkness which envelops the mind of the uninitiated being removed by the bright effulgence of Masonic light, Freemasons are appropriately called the sons of light. In Doctor Oliver's Signs and Symbols there is a lecture "On the Mysterious Darkness of the Third Degree.'' This refers to the ceremony of enveloping the room in darkness when that Degree is conferred a ceremony once always observed, but now, in this country at least, frequently but improperly omitted. The darkness here is a symbol of death, the lesson taught in the Degree, while the subsequent renewal of light refers to that other and subsequent lesson of eternal life. ~Mackey
WAGES OF THE WORKMEN AT THE TEMPLE
Neither the Seriptures, nor Josephus, give us any definite statement of the amount of wages paid, nor the manner in which they were paid, to the workmen who were engaged in the erection of King Solomon's Temple. The cost of its construction, however, must have been immense, since it has been estimated that the edifice alone consumed more gold and silver than at present exists upon the whole earth; so that Josephus very justly says that "Solomon made all these things for the honor of God, with great variety and magnificence, sparing no cost, but using all possible liberality in adorning the Temple."
We learn, as one instance of this liberality, from the Second Book of Chronicles, that Solomon paid annually to the Tyrian Freemasons, the servants of Hiram, "twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil." The bath was a measure equal to seven and a half gallons wine measure; and the cor or chomer, which we translate by the indefinite word measures contained ten baths; so that the corn, wine, and oil furnished by King Solomon, as wages to the servants of Hiram of Tyre, amounted to one hundred and ninety thousand bushels of the first and one hundred and fifty thousand gallons each of the second and third. The sacred records do not inform us what further wages they received, but we elsewhere learn that King Solomon gave them as a free gift a sum equal to more than thirty two millions of dollars. The whole amount of wages paid to the Craft is stated to have been about six hundred and seventy two millions of dollars; but we have no means of knowing how that amount was distributed; though it is natural to suppose that those of the most skill and experience received the highest wages.
The Harodim, or chiefs of the workmen, must have been better paid than the Ish Cabal, or mere laborers. The legend makers of Freemasonry have not been idle in their invention of facts and circumstances in relation to this Subject, the whole of which have little more for a foundation than the imaginations of the inventors. They form, however, a part of the legendary history of Freemasonry, and are interesting for their ingenuity, and sometimes even for their absurdity.
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The George Washington Memorial Society comprises a select group of members who are dedicated to supporting the Memorial and its Mission. The purpose of the Society is to raise support for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial’s operations and to increase awareness of the Memorial’s mission among Freemasons and the wider community.
The emblem of the Society is a special version of the official crest of The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. An image of the Memorial building in the center of the emblem serves as an important reminder of the commitment that each member of the George Washington Memorial Society has made.
Please note that GWMS membership is for individuals only. Lodges are encouraged to consider the Society of Washington Lodges, and other opportunities for support are available for lodges and other organizations as well.
Charter Membership is conferred for contributions of $1,000 or more to the Memorial with the membership application, and $250 or more per year thereafter.
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WAGES OF THE WORKMEN AT THE TEMPLE
Neither the Seriptures, nor Josephus, give us any definite statement of the amount of wages paid, nor the manner in which they were paid, to the workmen who were engaged in the erection of King Solomon's Temple. The cost of its construction, however, must have been immense, since it has been estimated that the edifice alone consumed more gold and silver than at present exists upon the whole earth; so that Josephus very justly says that "Solomon made all these things for the honor of God, with great variety and magnificence, sparing no cost, but using all possible liberality in adorning the Temple."
We learn, as one instance of this liberality, from the Second Book of Chronicles, that Solomon paid annually to the Tyrian Freemasons, the servants of Hiram, "twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil." The bath was a measure equal to seven and a half gallons wine measure; and the cor or chomer, which we translate by the indefinite word measures contained ten baths; so that the corn, wine, and oil furnished by King Solomon, as wages to the servants of Hiram of Tyre, amounted to one hundred and ninety thousand bushels of the first and one hundred and fifty thousand gallons each of the second and third. The sacred records do not inform us what further wages they received, but we elsewhere learn that King Solomon gave them as a free gift a sum equal to more than thirty two millions of dollars. The whole amount of wages paid to the Craft is stated to have been about six hundred and seventy two millions of dollars; but we have no means of knowing how that amount was distributed; though it is natural to suppose that those of the most skill and experience received the highest wages.
The Harodim, or chiefs of the workmen, must have been better paid than the Ish Cabal, or mere laborers. The legend makers of Freemasonry have not been idle in their invention of facts and circumstances in relation to this Subject, the whole of which have little more for a foundation than the imaginations of the
inventors. They form, however, a part of the legendary history of Freemasonry, and are interesting for their ingenuity, and sometimes even for their absurdity.
WAGES OF OPERATIVE MASONS
In all the Old Constitutions praise is given to Saint Alban because he raised the wages of the Freemasons. Thus the Edinburgh Kilwinning Manuscript says: "Saint Albans loved Masons well and cherished them much, and made their pay right good, standing by as the realm, did, for he gave them iis. a week, and 3d. to their cheer; for before that time, through all the land, a Mason had but a penny a day and his meat, until Saint Alban amended it."
We may compare this rate of wages in the third century with that of the fifteenth, and we will be surprised at the little advance that was made.
In Grosse and Astle's Antiquarian Repertory (iii, page 58), will be found an extract from the Rolls of Parliament, which contains a Petition, in the year 1443, to Parliament to regulate the price of labor. In it are the following items:
And from the Fest of Mighelmasse unto Ester, a free Mason and a maister carpenter by the day iiiid. with mete and drynk, withoute mete and drink iiid., ob.
Tyler or Sclatter, rough mason and meen carpenter, and other artificers concernyng beldyng, by the day iiid., with mete and drynk, and withoute mete and drynke, iiid., ob. And from the Fest of Mighelmasse unto Sister, a free Mason and a maister carpenter by the day iiid with mete and drynk, without mete and drink, iiid., ob.
Tyler, meen carpenter, rough mason, and other artificers aforesaid, by the day iid., ob, with mete and drynk, withoute mete and drynk iiid.., and every other werkeman and laborer by the day id., ob, with mete and drynk and withoute mete and drink iiid., and who that lasse deserveth, to take lasse.
~Mackey
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Dec 11, Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 1:00pm Installation
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Dec 17, Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 MASTER MASON DINNER
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The “Capitular” or Chapter Degrees of Freemasonry refers the four degrees of the York Rite system that follow the “blue lodge” or “Craft” degrees. The Holy Royal Arch is the final degree and the culmination of the Chapter experience for a candidate. The Chapter is the second body of the York Rite of Freemasonry (following the Symbolic or 'Blue' Lodge), though in some Jurisdictions it is considered the completion of the initial three degrees and is part of the regular Craft experience. All Master Masons are eligible for membership. Contact RW Jim Baker, or WB Paul Dore at pauldoresr@cox.net for more information
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The Scottish Rite is a Masonic organization that continues a Master Mason's education of the first three degrees. The Scottish Rite is one of several appendant groups of the worldwide fraternity known as Freemasonry. Each Valley has up to four Scottish Rite bodies, and each body confers a set of degrees. In the Southern Jurisdiction these are the Lodge of Perfection (4° 14°). Chapter Rose Croix (15° 18°), Council of Knights Kadosh (19° 30°), and the Consistory (31° 32°). The 33rd Degree is an honorary degree awarded for exceptional service. Have a question? Ask a Personal Rep!
The Widows Sons, Masonic Riders Association is a group of Master Masons who have gathered together to promote Freemasonry within the motorcycling community and help introduce motorcycling to our non riding Masonic brethren. As Freemasons we are committed to "Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth" tenets of our lives, as Widows Sons we are devoted to supporting Widows and Orphans of our Masonic brethren. We hold events and rides as fundraisers for this noble cause, and other charitable causes. The chapters in Arizona are very diverse with members from various areas, lodges, and a variety of motorcycles.
The goal of the Ladies’ Oriental Shrine, as set forth at the organizational meeting in 1903, is to promote sociability, good fellowship and the betterment of all Ladies connected with the organization. Our Ladies participate in parades, mini-clinics, Shrine Circuses, and much more. Ladies may choose to be active in a variety of special interest Units within each local Court such as Oriental Bands, Patrols, Clown or Dance Units. Our Ladies are always ready to display their pageantry and glamour in order to show the public how much they enjoy their activities.
Today, LOSNA has nearly 8,000 members in 64 Courts across North America and even members in Japan and Taiwan.
High Twelve is an association of Master Masons who desire an hour of Masonic fellowship independent of the formal ritual of Lodge but dedicated to the service to the fraternity. High Twelve was founded by E. C. Wolcott in Sioux City, Iowa on May 17, 1921.
We practice the great lessons of Freemasonry and encourage members to attend and participate in their Blue Lodge activities. High Twelve unifies Master Masons from many Lodges in an association where fellowship grows into lasting friendships. As High Twelve Masons, we support the Public School System and encourage participation in constructive community activities. There are over 300 active High Twelve Clubs with 25,000 members in the United States, Canada and Foreign Countries.
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.
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The first mention of Moon Lodges can be found in the Cooke Manuscript of 1410, one of the oldest documents belonging to the Masonic Craft. In the U.S., Moon Lodges were first noted in colonial times around 1717 to be operating in Philadelphia, Boston and Tennessee
There appears to have been approximately 3000 moon lodges in the U.S. at the turn of the last century but by the 1950’s that number had decreased to 500. Today, by last count, there are roughly 129 moon lodges in the U.S.
A moon lodge was born out of necessity due to the lack of natural or artificial illumination by which one could travel to and from meetings. During the 18th century, transportation was limited to horseback, horse & buggy, walking and even in some circumstances by boat. There were no paved roads and very few gravel but merely two dirt ruts that would meander through bush and fields rarely in a straight line. With only a candle or coal oil lamp to light the way, a full moon provided welcome companionship for a long and lonely trek. Individuals would travel 8 10 miles or more and were unable to make the long trip home at night and would be supplied lodging by a fellow brother, leaving after breakfast to return home the next morning.
Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 continues to follow this tradition and is honored to be still one of the remaining “Moon Lodges” in the United States. Our Stated Meetings are the Monday On or Before the Full Moon of the Month, The Lodge also goes “Dark” during the summer months of July and August, where no Stated Meetings are held.
