Stranded – Son of a Mason

I received a call today from a Brandon Foster from Wisconsin.  He states that he had an electrical fire in the steering column of his pickup truck, while in Panama City, and had enough money to get the wiring taken care of but lacks funds for gasoline to make it back to Wisconsin.  If you’re able to aid this fellow, please call him at 715-450-7533

Thanks, Kevin Brackins

Open Books – Saturday, March 17th 2012

From R:. H:. Jim Thomas:

We have scheduled the open books for the 17th of March,2012 at the Scottish Rite Temple located on Fortune Ave in Panama City. Registration at 8:00 with work to start at 9:00 AM.

The 5th district will be invited as in the past.

A Pancake Breakfast will be available for your enjoyment. A donation of $ 4.00 is requested. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Discourse – Building Character II

2nd part of a three part series.

By RW:. Jorge Aladro, Deputy Grand Master of Florida Masons

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35th ANNUAL CHITLIN DEGREE Sponsored by Panhandle PastmastersClub

Date:                   Saturday March 3,2012

Location:           Washington CountyAg Center, Chipley, Fl.   ( Across thestreet is Orion Lodge 40 on Highway 90)

Registration:    5:00 P M

Dinner:             6:00 P M

Degree:            7:00 P M

Tickets:            Will alsobe available at the door.

        The Panhandle Pastmasters Club will perform the Annual Chitlin Degree.

        This yeara special Rusty Nail Degree will be completed by the3rd. Masonic District by Past District Deputy Grand Masters and Past District Instructors.

My Brothers can be assured of a Great Occasion of Masonic Enlightenment andFellowship.

Please no Vendors

Pythagoras Stated Meeting – Thursday 2/9/12

The District Deputy will be visiting the lodge this evening.  Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30.  Officers are asked to please wear coat and tie.

Chili Cookoff @ Scottish Rite Center, Saturday 2/10/12

From RW:. Wayne Wert:

Dear Brother,

Parker Lodge will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, February 10th at the Panama City Scottish Rite Center. Judging will start at 11:00AM, and eating chili after the judges are through. Snacks will beprovided during the judging. Donations can be made at the door – $5.00p/p is requested. Please bring your family and join us – bring yourfavorite chili and eat the various chili offerings while enjoying thefellowship of your Brethren and families.

Remember – Saturday, February 10th at 11:00 AM at the Scottish RiteCenter located at 1332 Fortune Avenue for the best chili intown.

Take care and be safe.

Fraternally,

R\W\ Wayne N.Wert Secretary, Past Master Parker Masonic Lodge # 142 F. & A. M.

Trestleboard – February 2012

Dale Kiel WM & Editor

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Boston Butt – Spring Sale – March 17th 2012

By RW:. Dale Kiel

The Fund Raising Committee is planning another Boston Butt Roast on the 17^th of March.  The cost of meat, like other groceries has been increasing since our last effort.  The butts this year will be $30.00.  The committee is ordering 9 to 10 lb butts so the price will be well worth it.  Tickets are on sale now.  Contact the Committee members, Hugh Greco, Jerry Austin and Gordon Hancock for tickets or, better yet, come to the Lodge for coffee each Tuesday morning @ 9 a.m. and pick up some tickets to sell.

Your efforts will be much appreciated.

Fellowcraft Degree – Date Changed

At last night’s meeting, 1/26/12, a Fellowcraft Degree was set for Tuesday 2/7/12.  The degree has been changed to Monday 2/6/12.  There will be a practice next Tuesday 1/31 at 7pm.  Per Rick Hawks.

Discourse – Building Character

By R:.W:. Jorge Aladro – Deputy Grand Master of Florida Masons

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Pythagoras Installation of Officers, January 5th

Brother Dale has informed me there is a great dinner planned for the installation, the menu is:

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Master Mason Degree Janurary 19, 2012

On January 19th we will raise Bro. Mike Crilley to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.  The degree team for the first section will be the Lodge officers.  RW Joe Hardin will be Sr. Deacon in Rich’s absence.  Practice will be held on the 20th of December, and the 10th and 17th of January.  Hopefullyeach of you will be able to make it.  I’d like the officers to become familiar with the ceremonies of all degrees as we move through the year.  Ialso have brothers who do not occupy chairs ask to be included in the degree teams so when any officer is unavailable it should present no problem.  Also, once we are familiar with the degrees it should no longer require a lot ofpractice.  See you on the 20th.

Dale Kiel, WM Elect

Masonic Leadership Training Handbook now in PDF

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Discourse – Status Quo

By R:.W:. Jorge Aladro DGM of Florida Masons

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Lodge Clean Up Day – Saturday Dec. 3rd 2011

Brothers, please bring a rake, hoe or a chain saw!  The tasks will include raking, weed killing, planting flowers and hedges and cutting and stacking the pecan wood we brought in a few weeks ago.  We will behappy for any assistance anyone will provide.  Refreshments are included.

Dale Kiel S.W.