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Grand Lodge Officers 2012-2013 GRAND MASTER MW J. L. George Aladro (Palm Bay) DEPUTY GRAND MASTER RW Danny R. Griffith (Orange Park) SENIOR GRAND WARDEN RW James W. Ford (Valrico) JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN RWStephenBoring (Deland) GRAND TREASURER MW Elmer G. Coffman, P.G.M. (Orange Park) GRAND SECRETARY MW Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M. (Jacksonville) All submissions for future issues of The Florida Mason shouldbesentto Larry Scott, Grand Lodge 904-354-2339 Larry.scott@glflamason.org E-News information should be sent to Larry Duff - 352-874-2164 ldduff@centurylink.net 2012 - 2013 Deadlines: The Florida Mason & Masonic Lifestyles
Vol. 5 Issue 2 - Winter 2012
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October 14th, 2012
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December 9, 2012
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Sheriff Association. We hope we can get their support and endorsement of this program, that it may open doors of Law Enforcement Agencies across the state. The Grand Lodge of Florida has developed a program that will allow us to be able to put together a complete Child ID Program kit that can be delivered to the Lodges in the Districts and use the funds raised to cut the cost of the programs in half. In other words we will meet you half way and deliver a complete kit for just $300.00 dollars. There is no reason why we cannot make this a reality and have it uniform across the state. If you have any questions about the program please do not hesitate to contact the State Chairman, Grand Lodge or myself for further information. I kindly would ask you to support this fundraiser as best you can, because this is being handled in house all the proceeds will go to the program. There will only be one appeal, please donate as liberally as you possibly can, it is a great cause. Our next project is a little bit more ambitious; however Im certain that with your help it will come to fruition and that is to have a Florida License Plate with the Masonic Emblem on it. This is something that the Craft have wanted for many years and I think the time has arrived for us to get it accomplished. When the time comes I need that each of you, and if possible that you reach out to your family and friends to fill out a petition. These petitions can be forwarded to your State Representative and Senator or brought back to the Lodge, where they will be picked-up and delivered to the House and Senate members. It is our goal to be able to meet the Legislatures and deliver the petitions and show them all the things the Florida Masons do for their community from Child ID to Student Scholarships, helping the local children sports clubs or adopting a classroom or a teacher, from assisting the needy with food baskets during the holidays to seeing that children whos families have been victims of this economy can have somewhat of a Christmas. All of these activities while caring for our Brother and Sisters well being at the Masonic Home without them being a charge to the government. This will help us in a couple different ways; it will advertise our Fraternity and at the same time it will help us raise much needed funds for the Masonic Home of Florida, all funds received will go into the Masonic Home
Endowment Fund in order to increase our principle. At the end of this article we will show you a picture of the license plate. My Brothers, our Craft needs each and every one of us to renew our obligations, dedication, and commitment to the Craft, history has proven to us over and over again what can be done when men dedicate themselves to a cause. I ask you again to join me, My Brothers in a crusade to stamp out apathy, laziness, and indifference from our Fraternity. If you are a Brother that has not attended the Lodge in a while, I ask you to please come out and be present, if you cannot get to your Lodge, please let them know or let me know, I can see to it that someone visits you. It is my vision that all the Brothers of the Lodge are in touch with each other regardless of where they are; we are a Band of Brothers and in need of that human touch I ask you not to leave it to the Secretary that is already tasked, make the effort I believe it has got to be worth it. Let us practice Brotherly Love and Affection, like it was intended for this Brotherhood. We can start today by holding accountable those that are in charge of our Lodges. Have they fulfilled their obligations to the best of their abilities without excuses; have they led or did they have to be pushed to do their jobs. You as a member of your Lodge deserves the best representation and nothing less. Do not settle for mediocrity, step up and do the right thing for your Lodge and for your Craft, get involved. My Brothers this is a Fraternity of volunteers. Volunteers are men who are willing to sacrifice, dedicate, and commit themselves to help others. Brothers there is no better description of a Mason for we are men who commit dedicate and sacrifice that we may not only serve our Lodges and Brethren but that we may also do for those that cannot do for themselves whether they belong to our Fraternity or Community. In closing, with the holidays fast approaching I want to wish all of you Happy Holidays from my family to yours, and may the Great Architect of the Universe protect, guide and give you all the blessings you so richly deserve. Your Humble Servant and Brother,
conditioning system, the roof, and the elevator. My Brothers, next year the Craft will again have the opportunity to pass legislation to increase our per capita tax. Should that legislation pass in 2013, please remember that it wont be collected until 2014, and will not be available for use until 2015 (three years from now). I urge you to carefully consider the need and if you have any questions, suggestions, ideas, comments, or concerns, please let me or any of your Grand Lodge officers know. I can be reached at jford3@tampabay.rr.com or 813-624-3696(C). Lets work together so we may move our Fraternity forward. With your help and involvement there is nothing we cant overcome. The State of our Masonic Home Here we have a five star facility. Here, again our problem is not with the day to day expenses, but that of the extraordinary items such as: the roof and parking lot. The kitchen equipment is also getting older. Our budget
here becomes more of an income problem rather than an expense problem. We need more income! This is why our Grand Lodge committees such as Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents, the MH-100, and Wills and Gifts are so important. We also have the potential of increased income from the Gift Annuity Program and a huge potential if we are able to get on board with the motor vehicle tag program. In conclusion, my Brothers, I have presented some questions and, hopefully, some information for you to consider. Your Grand Lodge officers are here to help, aid, and assist you in whatever your needs may be. We serve at your pleasure. Let us know your thoughts and opinions. Let us know how we may help!
"Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Greetings To All, It is an honor to serve as the Administrator of the Masonic Home of Florida. The Home has served Master Masons and their wives and widows in St. Petersburg since 1902. The Grand Lodge of Florida's mission then and now is to provide outstanding care and service for the Residents of the Home. Each day, the Grand Lodge's leadership, along with the Masonic Home team, work to ensure that members get the services they need when they need them. This includes both current and future Residents. We recognize that future Residents and their families sometimes need immediate information and access regarding our community and therefore the Masonic Home website contains more current, detailed information to assist you. If you or someone you know, have a need for retirement services, please contact me anytime. Thank you for supporting the Masonic Home of Florida. The Masonic Home of Florida is situated on 18 acres of lush landscaping on the shores of Coffee Pot Bayou. Named by Spanish explorers, this picturesque inlet off Old Tampa Bay is flanked by some of the finest neighborhoods in the area and right next door to a major shopping center and downtown St. Petersburg. There are gracious lobbies, an elegant dining room overlooking the grounds and water, a 5,000 volume library, billiards and activities rooms, gift shop, community kitchenettes and lounges, a chapel, waterside pavilion and fishing pier plus a host of other amenities which make the Masonic Home one of the premiere facilities of its kind. Lisa Tsotsos - Administrator (727) 822-3499 or (866) 868-6749 masonichm@aol.com
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ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT (Most items can be used except Shoes) DVD Movies * / DVD Players* Large Decorative Wall Clocks * Sports Memorabilia, Model Cars Holiday Decorations Gardening Plants/ Seeds / Pots Resident Clothing New / Used * Dolls / Stuffed Animals / Toys New Shoes / Slippers -All sizes Magnifying Glasses / Flashlights Board Games / Dolls / Stuffed Animals Microwave Ovens * Flat Screen (Only) Televisions * Paintings / Artwork for Rooms * New Socks / Belts / Suspenders F-503 Treat Fund Donations ** Sewing Supplies & Material Radios / Batteries all sizes Interior Decorations for All Areas Kindle Books / Large Print Books Wallets / Purses / Coin Purses * Various Magazine Subscriptions Mens & Womens Hats Electric Razors / Sunglasses Table / Standing Lamps for Rooms * New Electric Toothbrushes Assorted Jewelry* / Watches * Side Tables, Stands * Fishing Rods, Reels, Equipment Song Sheets / Piano Music CD Players * / Music CDs * Assorted Christmas Presents Bookcases, Book shelves Wheelchair& Walker Cushions/ Bags Hobby Supplies * / Beads Office Supplies / Computer Software Arts / Crafts/ Painting Supplies * Word Search Books */ Crosswords Scissors/Glue/Paper/ Small (Table-size) Refrigerators * Paper/Scissors/Glue New & Used Clothing Men/Women
Tree of Life, Granite Plaque, and Brick Programs There are three programs which have become traditions. One is the Tree of Life. For a $100 donation you can purchase a leaf in honor or in memory of someone special. It costs only $6.00 for the brass leaf with engraving so $94.00 goes directly into the Endowment Fund. Another program is the Masonic Bricks in our Courtyard. For $50 donation, you can purchase a
beautiful brick which can also be dedicated to someone, a Lodge, District, etc. Granite Plaques on Wall
Planned Giving To Preserve Our Masonic Home Planned giving refers to several gift techniques that typically involve your retaining a portion of, or an interest in, the asset that you are giving to charity. Some people consider charitable distributions under a will or trust, life insurance and retirement plan beneficiary designations, and other direct, but deferred, gift arrangements as also being planned gifts. Direct contributions to local or national charities may be considered, but do not usually provide any future ability in the donor or his or her family to assist in the charitable direction. A charitable remainder trust is an exception. Planned gifts can provide you with many benefits. These benefits can include an immediate charitable income tax deduction (even though the charity may not receive any property until some future date), avoidance or deferral of capital gains taxes on appreciated property used to fund the gift, retained and possible increased income for yourself or others you may care about, possible assistance in asset diversification and last but not least, support for your Masonic Home. Attracted to the tax-deductible contributions, many individuals have amassed significant wealth in their pension plans and individual retirement accounts. Income taxdeferred retirement accounts allow assets to grow on a tax-deferred basis; however the participant incurs ordinary income taxation on withdrawals. Roth IRAs are an exception. If, after death, the retirement account benefits are paid to anyone but the account owners spouse, those benefits may be subject to estate taxation as well (If the owners estate is above a certain value). While there is an income tax deduction for estate taxes on the withdrawals, the combination of the two taxes is substantial. If, however, you leave tax-deferred retirement accounts to a charitable organization at death, they can transfer these assets without incurring any taxation. As taxation laws change, there are a number of options open to you that can benefit yourself, your spouse, your family and the Masonic Home of Florida. There are a number of different planned gift options, each of which is useful in certain circumstances. The goal is to find the planned gift that is most advantageous to yourself, to your family, and to the Masonic Home. For more information contact one of the Committee members, Grand Lodge or the Masonic Home.
Tree of Life
Dr. Charles Antzelevitch, Executive Director and Director of Research of the Cardiac Research Institute (CRI) at Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) was presented with an Honorary Professorship at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan, China. This appointment, the highest honor bestowed by the University, was presented by the President of the University, Professor Li Peigon. HUST, a leading Science and Technology University in China, boasts over 56,000 students. President Li expressed an interest in establishing an exchange program with the MMRL in which the two institutes would collaborate on scientific projects as well as training and education of students and fellows. Dr. Dan Hu, a graduate of Wuhan
University Medical School, currently a staff scientist at the MMRL, was also honored with a Visiting Professor appointment at HSUT. Dr. Hu, who first joined the MMRL as a post-doctoral fellow in 2004, has been extremely productive in providing an understanding of how genetic defects can lead to sudden cardiac death. The Cardiac Research Institute at MMRL has gained international renown and wide acclaim in the scientific and medical community as a leading cardiac research center. The hallmark of the institute is its innovative and imaginative approach to fighting heart disease. The MMRLs legacy of scientific breakthroughs has helped to generate new heart medications and develop diagnostic procedures for the management of cardiac arrhythmias, and has aided in the advancement of life-saving technologies. The MMRL is also one of the top genetic screening centers in the world dedicated to helping families afflicted with sudden death syndromes. Please visit www.mmrl.edu for more information or to arrange a tour or presentation.
YORK RITE MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDED TO RAINBOW GIRL AND SUPREME COURT JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES
Every two years the York Rite Sovereign College of North America has the opportunity to present the York Rite Medal of Honor to someone who has made outstanding contributions in public service, arts, business and industry or scholarship. On July 13, 2012 it was presented to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OConnor (Ret.) at a reception she hosted for us in the Supreme Court building. We recognized her as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She was a Rainbow Girl in El Paso, Texas. Pictured are officers of the York Rite Sovereign College. Left to Right: Reese L. Harrison, Jr., 33; Personal Representative in the Valley of San Antonio, Texas; David A. Walker, Midland, Ontario; Justice OConnor; Joe R. Manning, Jr., 33, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Oklahoma; D. Allen Surratt, 32nd, North Carolina Photo by Steve Petteway, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States.
We arrived in Nassau Saturday at Noon and did the most important thing brothers do for their ladies, help them get their shop on! Then we headed over to Royal Victoria Lodge No. 443, which was chartered June 23, 1837. We were met by R W James Bain, District Grand Master of the Bahamas and Turks and R W Peter Cole, Past District Grand Master of the Bahamas and Turks. Both R W James and Peter gave us a wonderful and historic tour of the facility.
They also gave us some background about the history of Freemasonry in the Bahamas. Did you know that the Office of District Grand Master in the Bahamas and Turks has a life term? I didnt. As time was limited in Nassau it was time to leave our gracious hosts. We bid them farewell and headed to the Famous Straw Market for a little more shopping, its Nassau - a great place to shop for jewelry and hand-made crafts. Shopping over, it was time to return to the ship for dinner with Chief Officer and Brother Geir Lilleeng of the Majesty of the Seas, a member of North Star Lodge No. 405 in District 33. Dinner was fantastic. The Fruit of the Vine was present and most definitely enjoyed. Everyone had some great fellowship. When we parted most of us went off to see a great juggler perform in the theater and our Brother, Chief Officer Geir Lilleeng, went off to take a quick nap before he needed to go on duty to pilot the ship out of port. The Chief Officer on the ship is also one of the ships Masters, this means he is also a Captain. As we said goodbye to beautiful Nassau and set sail for Cococay, Bahamas, we got to enjoy the entertainment of the evening, a fantastic juggler named Charles Peachock who was a semi finalist in Americas Got Talent, after the show they had a wonderful midnight buffet. We arrived at Cococay and as there are no docks too moor at the passengers took tenders (smaller boats) to the shore where there was an island party with Bar-B-Q Pork and all the fixins. A nice relaxing day! All good things must come to an end, so our day at Cococay ended and our trip back to Port Canaveral started. The Closing Show was nice and after the show several of us hung out at the Schooner Bar to listen to the Piano man, Chuck Perry, play for the remainder of the evening. It was a wonderful way to wind up the weekend. We arrived back in Port Canaveral at 8 a.m. on Monday Morning where it was time for us to say goodbye to our sisters and brothers. This cruise was a win-win. A win for fun and fellowship for all who went, and a win for our Grand Masters Charity where he received, at his Homecoming, the donations for the cruise. I look forward to our next Cruise for the Heart!
Sun Coast Masters and Wardens Association 11th Annual Golf Tournament
Submitted By: William B. Billy Garrett, Jr., P.M. Zone 6 Chairman -- Public Relations and Publicity Photo Courtesy of: R.W. Brian D. Campbell, D.D.G.M. 20 Masonic District Saturday, September 15, 2012 Pinellas Park, FL. On a clear and sunny day on the 15 day of September, at 7:30 a.m. Friends and Brothers teed up for a round of golf. This was the 11 annual golf tournament to benefit our beloved Masonic Home. Over 25 hole sponsors, 30 golfers and many volunteers, in all 50 were in attendance. After the round, everyone enjoyed more fellowship which included a pig roast, coleslaw, and baked beans prepared by W. Bro. Tom Willmot and Bro. Uncle John Willmot. There were prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and a putting contest. By the way, the best score for the day on this par 63 course was 11 under; which was determined by the 4 handicap hole. However, our Masonic Home Residents were declared the true champions!
months on the public payroll; personal observations; retirement anxiety; health issues; retirement: two big myths, a few facts and "my plan;" positive thinking, values and leadership; and not-so-final final thoughts. Much of his writing centers on his involvement with the Masons. R.W. George traces his first involvement with Masonry in 1981 to his appointment as W. Grand Orator. "Being a Mason means so very much to me. I have made many lifelong friends, and retirement means adding to this growing list. Being a Mason assures an active retirement not only for me, but for my wife Harriet as well. The Masons make up a family oriented fraternity, and we eagerly look forward to continued involvement in the activities which are the hallmark of this great organization of which I am honored to be a part," Waas said. The book is available in hard cover, soft cover and electronic version on AuthorHouse's website "click on Bookstore, type in my last name next to 'Research' and scroll down"), as well as from Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.
presented by Umatilla Lodge No. 65. It was organized to salute our First President by W Ed Lisle, who also delivered the poem The Flag. Worshipful Gene Patnode, the Worshipful Master of Umatilla No. 65 did a great job as Master of Ceremonies. The Heroes of 76 presented and explained the history of the flags of our armed forces and Ill. Martin Schwebel 33, eloquently delivered the Toast to the Flag. It was an evening of patriotism and pride for our Great Nation.
Pearl of the West No. 146 F. & A.M. 20th Masonic District
Article and Photo Courtesy of: William B. Billy Garrett, Jr., P.M. Zone 6 Chairman Public Relations and Publicity
TELL US ABOUT YOUR LODGE Want to highlight YOUR LODGE or a BROTHER, write a short article, include two or three pictures and send it to us.
K- Kindness, to all, especially with the ones you disagree with; L - Love: the greatest power on earth which liberally spread by Masons and it knows no boundaries; M -Motivate by your interest and enthusiasm of our Gentle Craft to mentor others; N - New ideas: the fountain of youth for any organization or Brother; 0-Obligations of a Mason are never to be forgotten and always observed; P -Preparation: that quality that is necessary t do a good job and thorough job; Q-uality in character, a most valuable asset; R -Read everything you can, knowledge is a precious commodity and a Mason's charge to learn; S- Study: life is a learning experience; there is something to learn every day; T- Teach those that follow you as they are the future; U -Utilize the working tools available to do the best job as a Mason; V- Vitalize your Lodge' with your encouragement, interest, and enthusiasm; W- Walk always as a just and upright Mason, your first Masonic charge; X- Put your X on your Lodge through your actions; Y- You do make a difference in your Lodge and Masonry, and your absence will be missed; Z -Zero in on your goals and you will achieve more than you ever dreamed.
family to be somewhere to do a job. Spending time in a hotel or motel, no matter how nice it is, does not compare to being in your own home with your family close at hand. After my first day and night of business travel, with hotel/motel life, which consisted of constant business, a strait back chair, a desk, and a TV; I learned I needed something better to do with my small amount of free time. I went out to my car and got my Masonic Bible, luckily I had the habit of always having it in my car, also luckily since I was going to be on the road for a while I had also tossed a Masonic book into the car, just in case. Sharon always kids me about how I pack for any emergency. This is how and when I began to become a Masonic Student; I found I really loved studying Freemasonry and I still do. I have always maintained that the first place to go and look for the lessons of Freemasonry is in our degree work, that doesnt mean one needs to become a ritualist; you can learn about the degrees of Masonry without becoming expert at the memorization of them. When it comes to a Code of Conduct one of the best places in ritual to look is at the Ashlars, especially the Perfect Ashlar. Most of us, when we go into our Lodge Rooms, dont seem to pay much attention to the Ashlars, much less ponder about them. Thankfully some Masons have, and we can learn from them. One such Mason is our late Brother Charles C. Hunt, who was the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa from 1924 to 1945; he was also quite a Masonic scholar, many Masons are familiar with his work. One of the books he wrote/edited is the Masonic Concordance of the Holy Bible: this book was reprinted in 1984 by the Masonic Book Club; this is a good book club to be a member of. Another good book to have is a good dictionary; you can find information on the Ashlars in a dictionary; not the perfect and rough as such, but ashlars, and if you read in a Masonic book about the Perfect Ashlar youll find another name for it is - Perpend Ashlar, and Perpend is in the dictionary: Perpend: In Masonry, a large stone passing through the entire thickness of a wall so as to show on both sides, and forming a bonder. Brother Hunt tells us that the word Perfect is not used in the early Masonic lectures, as it is today, but that the word Perpend is, so the Perpend Ashlar is worth knowing about. Since it is a binding stone the Operative Mason needs to know the nature of the building and the wall it is to be placed in, so he can prepare it properly; i.e. all the exposed surfaces need to be finished properly and the stone needs to be plumb, square, and level.
Speaking of the Ashlar and Operative Masonry I remember the first time I heard part of a talk on it from a Grand Lodge line officer years ago when he mentioned that Speculative Masonry, like Operative Masonry, cannot make a Perfect Ashlar out of an imperfect specimen: Speculative Masonry admits only good men; just as the Operative Mason will work only with good stone; flawed material cannot be made perfect. A rough stone can be made smooth, but it must be capable of taking the polish or the work will be in vain. Making a stone perfect, much like perfecting a man, or carving a statue, is not done by adding something; it is done by taking away: Removing the superfluous, brings out what is within and thus is found what is closer to perfection; this takes time and patience. Mentoring a Masonic Brother takes our time and patience too. I dont know if youve attended many Masonic Cornerstone Ceremonies. When were attending one its easy to just enjoy it, but it does pay to learn about it. When we think about it, and what we are told in the degree about the Perfect Ashlar, we will recall that the Perfect is made ready by the hands of the workman to be adjusted by the tools of the Fellowcraft. The cornerstone ceremony is partly to verify that the stone has been prepared properly. In fact, one of the lines repeated by the Masons in the positions of the Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden, and the Deputy Grand Master, when they make their report to the Grand Master regarding the stone and the tools they have and use on the stone, (the Level, Plumb, and Square, respectively,) say: The Craftsmen have done their duty. It is after the cornerstone ceremony is completed that the Perfect Ashlar is symbolically and sometimes actually, placed in the corner. Brother Hunt says that it is when the Perpend Ashlar is finally made ready to be placed in the building that it gains the name of the Perfect Ashlar. A Bible reference to the Perfect Ashlar as a Cornerstone can be found in the different translations of the Holy Bible; of the translations I have the one I like better is found in the New King James version where in Isaiah 28:16 it says: Therefore thus says the Lord God: behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily. The verse that follows says in part: Also I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plummet; etc. The rest of that verse and the rest that follow are worth reading as well. One Bible
commentary tells us that one of the meanings of Isaiah 28:14-22 is that a man of faith will not be alarmed and that God will test mens response by the standard of justice and righteousness. Brother Hunt, Masonically, describes this passage of scripture in this way: The plumb, square and level try it; the working tools fashion it; the checkered pavement illustrates it; the Great Architect calls for it. When the craft has fashioned it, it is complete, perfect. Now that description gives the Masonic Student much to study, and think about. To understand the Masonic symbolism of the Perfect Ashlar we need to keep in mind the original term as it came to the Speculative from the Operative; the Perpend Ashlar becomes Perfect only because it is completely adapted to its purpose, namely to exactly fit into [its] place in the building and act as a binder for the other stones. To become perfect it must posses certain attributes and through these attributes we are reminded of that state of perfection at which we hope to arrive by a virtuous education, our own endeavors, and the blessing of God. The Perfect Ashlar since it extends through the wall has two faces exposed, and both need to be perfect: It does not have one standard for the world and another for the home. This symbolically teaches the Mason that our same fair face with our same square and true attitude and actions is presented in all areas of our life; our home, our work and business life, as well as to the rest of the world. The lesson of the Perfect Ashlar teaches us that we should not have one code of conduct (morals) for one place and another for another. The symbols of Freemasonry are tools by which we can learn as we, with the help of our brethren, strive to become better men than before we entered the Lodge for our first degree; by becoming the better men we are capable of becoming we help to fulfill the purpose of Freemasonry. The purpose of Freemasonry is striving towards perfection so that we can fit our bodies as living stones for that spiritual building not made with hands eternal in the heavens, which is to be our eternal home. As Brother Hunt says: we are concerned with our Brothers welfare as well as our own, and only when we perform this function well can it be said that our work is good work, true work, square work. Being concerned about our Brethren we should be mentoring each other. I think that is what Brother Hunt is talking about when he
says that only when we perform this function well can it be said our work is then good, true, and square.
Grand Master Dennis V. Siewerts November Address to the Craft Grand Lodge of Wisconsin
By admin, on October 25th, 2012
Germany as in America. The forms and ceremonies may differ, but the mystic language is unmistakable. There is, however, a vast difference in the esteem, and appreciation of the fraternity in different countries. We have often been impressed with the high regard our English brethren have for their membership in the Craft. We may say what we will about the clothes not making the man. One who is careful of his dress on all occasions and will always present the very best appearance he can possess, a certain element of refinement that is certainly commendable, and that brother who is careful to appear at lodge meeting in appropriate dress shows an appreciation of the place and the people with whom he is to mingle that is praiseworthy. The man who went to the wedding feast not properly clad for the occasion was made to feel out of place. The brother who goes into the lodge room in rough, untidy clothing cannot but feel a kind of humiliation if all about him have made a careful toilet. Our English brethren carry their own aprons and gloves with proper official decorations and are proud to put them on, not in a haughty matter but in a commendable pride that they are one of the great family of Masons, and the apron is the outward symbol of that membership. This feeling shows an appreciation of the fraternity. The question has been asked frequently, Why are our meetings not better attended? The trouble is largely a lack of appreciation of the lodge work. There is sufficient in the work of the lodge, the conferring of degrees to interest the thoughtful student. The ceremonies are like the spring flowers, ever fresh, beautiful and new. The flowers have been blooming ever since mother earth began her yield of luxuries, and yet we never tire of them. The morning glory and the daisy, the turnip and the violet are the same year after year, and we cherish and love them the same. And so with the work of the lodge-room, while the ceremonies, signs, symbols and legends are the same, yet there is a beauty about them or fragrance, a very newness, which if we will only look for, we will surely find. We often fail to appreciate the social side of Freemasonry and that is a cause for lack of interest. Take the combination of lodge work, and lodge sociability, and you have elements of interest and pleasure that should be attractive to everyone. The friendships of Masonry ought to be the very strongest and tenderest. They are formed within a charmed, mystical circle, that should have the golden
thread of fidelity running all through it, and while the experience of many may not be as satisfactory as could be desired, yet there is so much that is pure and unselfish that we should be proud of the fraternal chain that binds us together. Let us really appreciate the lodge, so that we will not only be glad to assist in the work, but still more ready to study and learn. We will come to the meetings with clean hands and pure hearts, and clad in a style, not only in keeping with the dignity of the place, but showing that we have a high regard for the work and for our fellow-members. Source The Canadian Craftsman, March 1898 I realize that we all dont wrap items the same way and there is no right or wrong answer. Again thats the Diversity among us. I do hope that you find this article thought provoking and worth discussing. You expect high standards from your Grand Lodge Officers in dress, fraternal knowledge and commitment to Freemasonry. How you do wrap the package? Look in the mirror before you go to Lodge. Are you looking at self-pride and success? The Lodge buildingdoes it have the appearance of successful and upscale organization? What impressions have you and your lodge made to the public regarding Freemasonry? How have you wrapped it? Sincerely & Fraternally, Dennis V. Siewert
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JAMES W. SHIRLEY
14522 N. Greater Hills Boulevard Clermont, Florida 34711 james.shirley1@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesshirley1 Cellular # (407) 625-9714 To Whom It May Concern: Attached is my resume for your perusal. My 15+ years experience as Technical Director, Audio Engineer and Project Manager encompasses extensive management of various installations, scheduling, inventory, sales, and system operations. My qualifications include Pro audio, lighting, video, TV broadcast and projection. My skills, along with management experience, have enabled me to serve as a competent Team Leader. I am a highly motivated individual who you will find to be an outstanding addition to your team of professionals. My work ethic is strong and I am certain that I will prove to be an asset to your team. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I will be in touch in the coming days to explore any potential opportunities. In the interim, please do not hesitate to call me at (407) 625-9714 or contact me via email: james.shirley1@gmail.com Sincerely, James W. Shirley
CORE COMPETENCIES
Market Awareness Risk Analysis Documentation Facilities Management Design Review Permitting ACHA Experience Strategic Planning OSHA Compliance Quality Contracts Safety Sales Cost Containment Scheduling Commissioning Procurement
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION Fort Pierce, FL 200506/12 Project Manager / Managing Member Accurately supported the quality completion of more than 420 renovation and remodeling projects on-time and on-budget. Positioned as a specialist in constructing ACHA related buildings, updating acute care, educational, institutional, and correctional facilities. A go-to resource respected for skills in the efficient practice of marketing, conceptual estimating, hard bids, contract negotiation and scheduling. Managed the following initiatives: Effectively renovated and improved an occupied ACHA acute care facility through the compliant
installation of MRIs, CT Scanners, a Cath. Lab, an Acuity Simulator, a Linear Accelerator and Radiology Equipment Interior upgrades and renovations include actions taken on patient wings, waiting rooms, main lobbies, doctors offices and lounges, without limiting or interrupting existing operations Bonded Project Take Over / Completion Contractor for the Veterans Administration Facility in Miami, Florida Martin County Girl Academy Correctional Facility for the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in Stuart, Florida WENCO SOUTH Jensen Beach, FL 1998 - 2004 Project Manager / Vice President Strategic and operational leader who generated key engagements averaging $750,000 per year, while simultaneously creating hard bid estimates, documenting accurate employee and subcontractor schedules, and ordering the delivery of special materials. Managed multiple critical initiatives on health care facilities, institutional buildings, commercial construction, and high end custom residential remodeling projects with a primary focus on multi-family residential retrofits. Successfully completed a bonded project as the principal contractor for the Perdue Medical Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital Generated all required process documents as required by architects, client, and municipalities METROPOLITAN CONSTRUCTION Fort Pierce / Winter Park, FL. 1994 - 1998 Regional Project Manager Client-facing professional and valued Project Manager who enhanced sales and drove the accurate generation of estimates, project quality control, manpower and raw materials delivery. Highly accurate and timely Contract Administrator for multiple projects including: Indian River State College St. Lucie County School Board Orange County at Large Orange County School Board Orange County Convention Center Avon Park Community Hospital INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE Fort Pierce, FL 1993 - 1994 Adjunct Faculty, Construction Management
Bachelors of Science, Building Construction, 1985 University of Florida State Certified General Contractor CGC 1515421 State Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 046929 State of Florida Licensed Public Adjuster P177356 Community Association Manager CAM 38776 State of Florida Licensed Independent Adjuster OSHA 30 Certified EPA Certified Lead Renovator EPA-740-R-09-002
John E Sawyer
P.O. Box 4877 Seminole, Fl. 33775 1-727-392-9104
EDUCATION
I graduated from Rockland District HS in 1976 and graduated from The University of Maine at Augusta in 1982. (AA Degree in Liberal Studies) I moved to Florida in Oct. 1982. I have a Class B CDL. I am also a certified FL Notary Public.
EMPLOYMENT
From Oct. 1982 thru July, 2005 I worked at Orange Blossom Groves in Seminole, FL until the business closed after 60 years. At Orange Blossom, I drove a truck in State, delivered things between the 2 stores, drove a forklift, processed fruit, and worked in the shipping department. I purchased produce at the market weekly. My supervisor was Richard C Miller who can be reached at 727-638-2871(cell) I worked for Citrus Country Groves (which took over Orange Blossom Groves) from Oct. 2005 thru June 2010
( Seasonal Oct thru July each year) At Citrus Country, I drove forklift, bagged fruit, delivered produce and juice between stores and went to market to pick up produce. My supervisor was April Groth, who can be reached at 1-727-423-6195. (Cell)
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Governmental regulatory liaison activities Employee interviews and review Technical Organic/Analytical chemistry (HPLC, GC, NMR, UV/IR, MS) Project management / reporting (regulatory compliance programs) DEP permitting DVT Framework and Intellect (Machine vision for high speed lines) AutoCAD Almyta Control System (CMMS, PO) FRA Certified Professional Food Manager (79/80 score) HACCP training (AIB) Networking support (LAN, TCP/IP) Programming (Basic, FORTRAN, Pascal, C, HTML) MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) Graphics (Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator) LEXIS / NEXIS, FR and USPTO searches Various Operating Systems (PC, Mac, VAX, Linux) Work Experience
COMMUNITY:
I belong to Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge #291Madeira Beach, FL and Star Lodge #78, Largo, FL.
PERSONAL REFERENCES:
Edwin F Pinkham - 4103 72 Street St. Petersburg, Fl. 33709 727-381-4433 Howard W Knapp 727-643-0266
Ching-Ming Tseng
P.O. Box 972, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 863-581-1711
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chingmingtseng@yahoo.com
Education: B.A. Chemistry The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD, 1985 M.S. Chemistry Georgetown University, Washington DC 1993 Skills; 1 2 3 4 5 6 Management Project planning and management Policy and Operating Procedure development Net process cost analyses RFP generation Strategic business development Patent and technology evaluation
Consultant Commercial Warehousing Inc., Auburndale FL (4/12 5/12) Project management and improvements for a repack line, continuing support for the line designed two years ago. Pallet One, Bartow FL (6/12) Initial assessment of pallet building machines to modernize and standardize spare parts inventories and programming. Foshee Jewelers, Lakeland FL (8/12) Developed web site. Special Projects Manager Coca-Cola Trinidad-Tobago / Florida Caribbean Distillers, Auburndale FL (10/10 3/12) Project management and improvements of a $8+ million brewhouse and high-speed packaging line to produce malta, beer, energy drinks, tea, juices and nectars.
VP Development Florida Brewery, Auburndale FL (5/09 10/10) Project management and improvements of $700,000 in 2010, purchasing of $11,000,000 in 2010, general management and new business. Acquired by Cerveceria Polar on 12/2009. New business development of products for customers such as the Danish Brewery Group, NuLab, and Coca-Cola. QA Manager Florida Brewery, Auburndale FL (10/03 10/10) Established a uality Assurance Plan (cGMP, AIB, FDA, HACCP, CHP, Trace-Recall), Food Safety and OSHA Safety Chairman. Employee FRA training. SOP and policy generation. Organizational chart development. Internal Food Safety Committee and Glass Map audits. New product R&D, formulation, scale-up and costing. Lab testing including Aerobic Plate Counts. Sanitation, gene sequencing reviews. Line inspections and troubleshooting. Nutritional testing and regulatory requirement investigation for FDA labeling compliance and nutritional panel development (Adobe Illustrator) for all products. Technical sales and regulatory inspections (AIB / FL DACS). AIB Superior rating last 3 years. DEP wastewater permitting. Safety Program Coordinator, developed the Safety Plan and supporting networked OSHA reporting and training materials. Product liability investigation and claims mitigation (resulting in a 25% reduction in insurance premiums). Database development and administration. Production rate trending via PLC (RSView) to Excel conversions. Network administration and support. Rework supervision. Secondary job function as Assistant to the President (08/05 10/09). Engineering support for process improvement. AutoCAD (flooring, conveyors, palletizer, outsourced machined parts, brewhouse line addition). DVT machine vision programming for automated rejection of defects (fill heights and bottle closure). Cleaning and organization of the maintenance shop. Development of a recommended spare parts inventory, stockroom system and a preventive maintenance schedule for bottling equipment to reduce downtime. CMMS (Almyta) work order and purchase order program development. New employee training (Lab, Shop, Plant Manager). Employee scheduling to reduce overtime. Organizational charts. Peachtree work orders for finished goods
and brewhouse production, planning, packaging materials purchasing analysis and inventory management. Blender/Operator - Clerk Adecco, Lakeland FL (04/02 - 10/03) Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Auburndale FL. Blending and testing of 5000 gal batches of concentrated frozen orange juice. Brix Acid Ratio, Oil Content, and Colorimetry specifications per load as verified by on-site USDA inspectors. Publix Supermarkets, Lakeland FL. Traffic Department. Outbound appointments, database development and administration. Consultant Baker Commodities, Los Angeles CA (12/01 - 03/02) Conducted a market, economic and regulatory prefeasibility analysis for a methyl ester facility. Spray Technician Duncan Spray Service, Lakeland FL (10/01 - 11/01) Operated a medium-duty spray truck. Applied fertilizer, insecticide and nutrients on turfgrass. Sushi Chef/Manager Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, Lakeland FL (03/01 - 10/01) Sushi bar chef. Restaurant management. Open/close, employee hire/fire and scheduling, accounting and inventory, vendor relations, customer satisfaction. Consultant Charter Group, Lakeland FL (05/00 - 10/00) Designed, constructed and installed a multi-channel digital video security system. Director, Business Dev Env. & Energy Inc, Thousand Oaks CA (04/98 - 01/01) Technology, side-stream and market research. Assisted in the writing of a business plan for a biomass ethanol facility. Negotiation and closure on the core put contract. Technical Director Aiko Associates LLC, Lakeland FL (04/98 - 01/01) Chemical brokering supply contracts. Patent research and EPA 211b Fuel/Additive registration. Established a web presence to generate leads. Specification and costing analyses for contract feasibility. VP Research/Development NOPEC Corporation, Lakeland FL (01/97 - 04/98) EPA emissions and specifications application for methyl esters. Evaluation of new technologies and procedures. Patent development. Net costing analyses. Proposals and contracting. Side stream product sales. Government regulatory and legislative liaison activity.
Director Research/Dev Twin Rivers Technologies, uincy MA (11/94 - 09/96) Team leader in establishing analytical procedures for a start-up oleo chemical production facility. GC, UV/IR, titrations. EPA certification of emissions results and specifications. Proposals and procedures for airshed emissions reductions. Government regulatory and legislative liaison activity (EPA, DOE, USDA). Industry Analyst American Biofuels Association, Rosslyn VA (12/92 - 09/94) Industry research and documentation of specifications and regulations pertaining to methyl esters used as a biofuel. Publication of industry white papers. Administrative support for a busy Washington national industry association. RFP review and generation. Government regulatory and legislative liaison activity. Teaching Assistant Georgetown University, Washington DC (09/87 - 12/92) Analytical lab teaching assistant for both graduate and undergraduate courses in HPLC, GC, NMR, IR/UV and MS. NMR Operator for the Chemistry Department. Layout, editing and publication of newsletters and departmental brochures. Research Asst Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Baltimore MD (06/85 - 08/87) Biopolymers (DNA/Protein) synthesis and sequencing including HPLC, gel electrophoresis, NMR. Troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment. Projectionist/Admin JHU Chaplain's Office, Baltimore MD (09/80 - 05/85) Program administrator and projectionist for a film series. Scheduling, budgeting, advertising, staffing, ticketing and open/close operations. Associations (Past and Present) American Chemical Society Society of Automotive Engineers Coblentz Society, Vibrational/IR Spectroscopy Award Florida Restaurant Association, ServeSafe and CPFM Certification (79/80 score) AIB HACCP Training (9/2005) Lakeland Masonic Lodge 91, Jr./Sr. Steward (2008-2009) Masonic District 24 Committee Chairman, Public Relations (2010-2011)
Lake Alfred Masonic Lodge 390, Sr. Warden (2012) Publications & Acknowledgements Isolation and Primary Structure of a Neuropeptide Hormone from Heliothis zea with Hyprtrehalosemic and Adipokinetic Activities. Jaffe H., Raina A. K., Riley C. T., Fraser B. A., Bird T. G., Tseng C-M., Zhang Y-S., and Hayes D. K. (1988) Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 155, 344-350. Evaluation of Biodiesel in an Urban Transit Bus Powered by a 1988 DDECII6V92TA Engine. Howes, P., Rideout, G. (1995) Environment Canada, MSED Report #95-26743-1, 1-132. Adenovirus Origin of DNA Replication: Sequence Requirements for Replication In Vitro. Wides R.J., Challberg M.D., Rawlins D.R. and Kelly T.J. (1987) Molecular and Cellular Biology Vol. 7 No. 2, 864-874. Human Ornithine-d-aminotransferase. Mitchell G.A., Looney J.E., Brody L.C., Steel G., Suchanek M., Engelhardt J.F., Willard H.F., and Valle D. (1988) The Journal of Biological Chemistry, Vol. 263, No. 28, 1428814295. References; Paul Kip, Owner Kippro Engineering, paul.kip@aol.com, 813-716-4300 Andy Kip, VP Kippro Engineering, andykip@earthlink.net, 863-604-5477 Yoon Hoi Kim, Owner/CEO Environment & Energy, yhkim1696@yahoo.com, 818-518-0981 Richard Schmidt, Brewmaster Florida Brewery (Ret.), schmidtmbaa@yahoo.com, 336-253-1083 Earl Ferguson, Owner/CEO, Control Design Electrical, cdecearl@aol, 863-557-0683 Steve Coutant, Owner/CEO Unipack, scoutant@unipack.com, 407-701-3838 Gary Landry, Owner/GM CE Construction, glandry@caseinc.com, 863-287-4113 Dale Kingen, Sr. Project Manager, ADCO Manufacturing, dkingen@adcomfg.com, 559-875-5563 Allen Redd, Engineer, Citrus Maintenance & Welding, slynal@att.net, 574-532-7335 Paul Kessock, VP Sales, ADCO Manufacturing, pkessock@adcomfg.com, 770-429-8009 Ramon Campos Sr., Prior Owner/CEO Florida Brewery, rcampos311@gmail.com, 863-258-6008
THOMAS DeLAINE
(321 502-1380 Tdelaine@cfl.rr.com www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdelaine
IT SECURITY GOVERNANCE ANALYST 2011 Present JetBlue Airways Engaged to entrench Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) culture across the enterprise and overcome 4--year history of non-compliance. Immediately strengthened PCI environment with new governance, controls, documentation management s y s t e m and information security training programcrucial to preventing additional tens of thousands in bank fines and shielding sensitive customer information assets across all enterprise networks. Set foundation for enterprise--wide PCI --DSS compliance by c r e a t i n g and formalizing document management system for 10 separate information security domains and outlining policies, standards and procedures to simplify process management reporting. Authored Corporate Information Security Policy, 9 supporting information security policies and 30 information security standards in adherence with stringent PCI-DSS requirements. Positioned company to meet statutory privacy laws and information security and PCI - DSS regulatory requirements by restructuring and standardizing upgraded information security training program. SENIOR CONSULTANT 2000 2011 A&N Associates, Inc. Recruited to assist this $3M public-sector technical consulting firm to penetrate Department of defense (DoD) and Federal markets based on TS Clearance and previous DoD and 22-year Communications Security (COMSEC) experience. Applied skill in cryptologic key management, policy/standard development, training development and documentation management across varied assignments during tenure. Forged long-term industry relationships with vendors to include Raytheon and general Dynamics. Select projects and enterprise impact: Assumed role as key liaison to U.S. Defense Department program management offices (PMOs) in various capacitiesfrom IT transition, ITIL--based system engineering and acquisition management to risk/gap/economic analysis, testing strategy and database implementations. Overcame critical gaps in DoD COMSEC accounting system, realized $224K cost savings in test
development and cut redesign time 75% by overhauling data collection process and creating new test report template for key management system. Met 9--month deadline for Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) development project for DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) program by combating issues of DoD identity management infrastructure impacting entire DoD. Proved instrumental in shaping policy and technical development strategy in pivotal areas including digital signatures, network policy and software certificate usage as advisor to U.S. Army Chief Information Officer/G6 Cyber Directorate (headquarters). Ensured DoD --wide compliance with strict HIPAA requirements as human identity verification source. COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY OFFICER 1998 2000 U.S. Navy Washington, DC Counseled Chief of Naval Operations on information assurance strategy while overseeing 20-strong team, $600K budget as well as technical operations and related projects. Select projects and enterprise impact: Solved prevailing data translation issues and coordinated efforts of National Security Agency and service teams, ensuring zero disruption to mission-critical operations across 900+ sites during DoD--wide migration of legacy system to COMSEC accounting system. Launched first-ever U.S. Navy user certification program. Called in at the eleventh hour to conduct mandatory security assessment and generate inspection report for U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. Met aggressive 3--week target with 18 days to spare and advised on shaping systems integration plan to incorporate information security as a key priority. Additional Career History SIGNALS WARFARE OFFICER USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70) Optimized $400K budget and performance of 16 staff while carrying out highly classified cryptologic key management, electronic warfare and signal intelligence projects for DoD. Advised key leadership on USS LAKE ERIE and battle group accountable for Persian Gulf theater of war operations.
LOGISTICS SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICER Naval Security Group Activity, Pearl Harbor, HI Prompted $3.5M annual cost savings for Fleet Electronic Support Department by consolidating calibration lab facilities and refurbishing equipment. Saved $25K+ per year in testing by collaborating with Naval Magazine Lualualei to initiate test e q u i p m e n t calibration. Trimmed excess e q u i p m e n t holdings 3 2 % b y r e c y c l i n g $900K+ i n o b s o l e t e electronic equipment and supplies to support foreign military efforts, key to winning Best Large Maintenance Activity recognition. [T.J.s] distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance and steadfast devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet ENLISTED EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (EEAP) DIVISION OFFICER Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, HI Juggled full--time work and academic priorities while raising training commitment of 37--member EEAP team enrolled in 5 state bachelor programs. Established division--wide scholastic precedent and compelled 56% of crew to earn 3.8 GPA or higher by earning both BA and MBA in 2 years, maintaining personal GPA requirements and graduating Magna Cum Laude with Leadership Distinction. Influenced policy decisions as Student Body President and Strategic Planning Committee member. Credentials and Technology Skill
MBA, Human Resources Management, Magna Cum Laude with Leadership Distinction, Chaminade University of Honolulu, School of Business, Honolulu, HI BA in Business Administration, Chaminade University of Honolulu, School of Business, Honolulu, HI Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -- ISC2 (#120222) Provisional Auditor, Information Security
Management Systems Scheme (ISO 27001) -RABQSA International (#110754) Technical Snapshot MS Active Directory, X.500, X.509, Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP), Certificate Revocation List (CRL), PKCS #7, PKCS #12, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework in systems engineering and acquisition management support. PCI-required Controls: access management, network security, risk assessment, data security and management, incident response, networking monitoring, testing and information security.
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, manufactured home on Yacht Club Way in Moore Haven. Senior community with amenities including picnic area, pool, meeting room & library. Property features river-front location with private dock, large Florida room over looking river/locks and suite with separate exit door to road side for friends or family member. Storage room, or would make a great workshop, located to rear of driveway. Community has parking available for those that have a motor home or boat trailer. Electric for storage area extra. Vacant lot next door, with additional dock with electric, also for purchase. Fishing in your own back yard!