August 2009 Article
Down to business:
Our WM dons his jewel and hat and calls this 68th and LAST edition of the Pen & Ink version of Glenview United Lodge #1058 for September, 2009.
Communications:
Can it be just over 6 years ago I accepted the silver quill from WB Ward Chamberlain of United Lodge #211 and became your correspondent for Temple Topics? Ward has moved up to Editor-in-Chief of the Temple Topics, Celestial Edition, and it appears that I am moving on also. Your Lodge has decided to plunge into the 21st Century and go electronic. Like so many other printed forms of communication, your Temple Topics is making way for a faster and more timely form of distribution. You will read more about the particulars later in this newsletter from your officers. One caveat, you MUST have access to a computer! But who doesn't these days. Probably more important, you have to know how to access the Internet. What? You don't? What am I talking about? Brother, have you been missing out on an information source that only a few short years ago was described as science fiction and a look at the future. If you need to get started and get more information just contact Bro. Taman, the hardest working lodge secretary in all of Masonry. He'll make sure that you will be able to crawl, then walk and finally run down the path called the “Information Highway,” the Internet.
With that in mind, we bring to a close these past several years as your editor and this form of communication, “The Temple Topics.” It's been fun, a pain, a chore, a delight, a learning experience, a royal pain, but most of all it has been rewarding to know that some of you looked forward to reading about your Lodge. As we put down our feathered quill, close the inkwell and return the parchment to the shelf for the last time, I want to thank everyone who made these past 6 years worthwhile. As this Mason reminisces about times past, I wish you life, wealth, well-being and may you find More Light.
Your correspondent, Larry Miglore
From the East:
Greetings Brethren:
Summer has drawn to a close but we have all been working diligently as a team on behalf of your lodge, and Masonry in general. During the past month, important decisions have been made to move our lodge into the 21st Century, as well as conducting Degree Work. Please review this month's article since it will definitely have an effect regarding lodge communications.
As you recall from past articles, we have been concerned about communications. Brother Ed Klein, our Senior Steward, has been successful in developing our lodge web site (www.glenviewunited.org) which is now active and approved by the MWGL of Illinois. Please review it on a monthly basis to learn about what is happening, as this and/or emails will be the main method of communications between Glenview United Lodge and its members. We are now using modern methods which are similar to other Masonic Bodies. Articles will still be written but will only appear on the web site.
As with any web site, it will constantly be updated and tweaked wherever necessary. Bro. Klein has also left a section open for members to share photos or other articles to our members. It's your chat room. Brother Klein has given our lodge a gift of technology that will keep us modern but it also needs your continuous support and ideas. Join me in publicly extending our united gratitude to Bro. Klein for his contribution to our lodge.
Regarding lodge finances, a program to control expenses is now in effect. This will include a new method regarding paying for meals at our meetings. Due to rising costs and constant deficits for meals, the cost of a meal per Glenview United members will increase. Those who do not make a prior reservation with the Junior Warden, the weekend before a meeting, will pay $10.00 versus $7.00 with a reservation. This is a policy similar to other Masonic Bodies, and will stop a major drain on lodge finances and a waste of food.
Our lodge had a special visit from the W.M. and a P.M of St. Cecilia Lodge, W.B. Paul Frazer, a PM from Wilmette Park Lodge; and R.W. Bro. Howie Graff, the Grand Chancellor, of the MWGL of Illinois. We appreciate their visit. Also, I want to express both my personal and our lodge's gratitude for all the years of service that W.B. Larry Miglore has given to our lodge, and in particular to his dedication in working on the articles for Temple Topics.
Congratulations are in order for our August birthday boys, including my father. Bro. Falk received his Fellowcraft Degree on August 19th. Brothers Klein and Conron received their Royal Arch Degrees last month and are continuing their search for more light in Masonry. We salute our one and only R.W. Bro. Chuck Horwitz on his election as the R.E. Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. His words of wisdom are that it's good to be the king. W.B. Ron Ericksen was elected to receive the Ish Sodi Award from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, and R.W.B. John C. Loayza Sr. continues as the DDGHP for 1-S. Additionally, one of our long lost brothers from United has now returned with a new candidate, John Evans, whose petition was read and will be voted upon. Both are also bringing in another friend and candidate. Thus, your lodge is active.
September 2nd is the Annual Steak Fry for members, families, and potential members:
1-There will be a special presentation by Juliana Taimoorazy and Violet Khamoo on one of the most historically rich cultures of the world - "THE ASSYRIANS." It is one of the most persecuted people of ancient Christians in the world who still speak Aramaic.
2-Remember, this event is open to your families. Enjoy the fellowship and learn about an ancient culture.
3-All you do is bring the meat you intend to grill, and our lodge provides the rest. Let Bro. Stifelmann (ss18.mason@mailnull.com) know how many are attending. This is our last meeting in casual wear since summer is over and we will revert to ties and jackets for other meetings.
September 16th is a tentatively scheduled Master Mason Degree. Check for any changes.
October 7th is tentatively scheduled for a presentation by our Junior Deacon, Andy Sarkany, regarding his trip to Hungary.
October 21st is tentatively scheduled for a special presentation by the York Rite College. Hiram The Word. The Play provides an insight into the importance of the York Rite Degrees, and we will open this up to our brethren in the 7th N.E. District. In February, we will have a presentation by the Scottish Rite.
Always check your lodge web site for upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you at lodge, and providing you with interesting presentations at our Stated and/or Special Meetings.
Fraternally and sincerely,
Joseph Loayza, Worshipful Master
From the West:
Greetings Brethren:
I would like to take the time out to thank Brother Gerald Carlton for fixing the fence on his day off. We take our Saturday’s to go golfing, fishing, or spending time with the Grandchildren. Even though we have insurance, our premiums would go up, it was cheaper to fix it ourselves. There are so many people to thank for all their work over the years: Bro Jorgenson, Bro Horwitz, Bro Crawford, Bro Miglore, Bro Erickson, Bro West, Bro Anderson, Bro Sarkany, Bro Klein, Bro Conron, Bro Shift, Bro Hardesty, Bro Taman, Bro Manden, and many more. I’d probably be here typing names all day till my fingers fell off. These are the brothers that have put 110% or more into the lodge making it what it is today. Lodges struggle, but these are the guys that never give up and try and make it better.
If you don’t know the website is looking great, stop by and see it once in awhile. It’s www.glenviewunited.org. If you have any comments or contents that you would like to place on the web please feel free to contact Bro Klein. Your input is greatly appreciated. If anyone has a family member that serving in the military please contact us and maybe we can have a section for those serving. Even members that are serving, or have served.
Fraternally and sincerely,
Edward Hernandez, Senior Warden
From the South:
Greetings Brethren:
August was a busy month with lots of activities at the lodge including the EA work that was done for Brother Falk who is now a Fellowcraft. The hot summer nights made coming to the lodge even easier and pleasant and the temple was full of people and energy. September began with our traditional Steak Fry Dinner before the month’s stated meeting. The brethren brought their steaks and the lodge provided all the utensils and fixings to make your meal a nice way to close the summer among friends. As you heard from the WM this is the last time you will see this article published at the TT but from now on you can look for updates about what is going on at the lodge at its brand new web site. This will allow us to get back to you with news in a much faster way or as we say “in real time”. I am very excited with the changes and with the web site created by Brother Klein. The other important information that you should consider is that now we need you to inform us when you are joining the lodge for the meetings and for dinner. We want to make sure we have enough food to feed everyone but with no waste. You letting me know when you are coming will help us tremendously to achieve our goals. Send me a message at (ss18.mason@mailnull.com) no later than Sunday evenings. I look forward to seeing (and refreshing) YOU at the lodge.
Fraternally and sincerely,
Sidnei Stifelmann, Junior Warden
Past Master Club:
The next Past Masters Club of Glenview-United Lodge 1058 will convene Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at Gusto's Italiano Restorante at 1470 Waukegan Road, in Glenview, IL 60025. Telephone Number is 847 729 5444. Same time, 6:30PM gathering with dinner at 7:00PM. Attendants can order from the menu on a separate check. Gusto's is located in the shopping area in the Northwest corner of Waukegan Road and Lake Ave. In fact the restaurant is located in the NW corner of the shops. Hope to see some of our PMC members there.
As usual, your attendance is most welcome and necessary. As in the past the Ladies are also welcome to grace us with their presence. In the future, that we might inform the Restaurant about how many of us will be there it is asked that you inform the Secretary/Treasurer if you plan on attending. My address is 508 Lewis Isle Lane, Prospect Hts., IL 60070. Telephone number is 847 670 8090 and our E-Mail address is lyleandjohn@sbcglobal.net. Three options please use one.
Respectively Submitted,
John Jorgenson, PM
Around the Lodge:
Brethren,
Thanks to most of you for paying your 2009 dues in a timely manner. As dues are a primary source of funding for our lodge activities we commend you for doing your part to support us. To those of you brethren who have not yet paid your 2009 dues they were delinquent as of January 1st. Please pay your fair share as soon as possible so that we may continue to function as a successful lodge.
If for ANY REASON paying $55 in dues is a financial hardship PLEASE contact me by email at rick.taman@e-masons.us or by phone at 630-569-9000. We are your brethren, and if you need assistance WE WILL HELP YOU IN ANY WAY WE CAN. We're Masons. That's what we do! Upon your request I will anonymously move that the lodge remit dues on your behalf, and nobody will know of your request other than you and I. Many of us have fallen on hard times, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's far more important to all of us as Masons to support our fellow brethren in distress. Asking for assistance when it is needed is a win-win situation for all of us. Besides it's much easier on me as Secretary of the lodge to keep you as a member in good standing by asking the lodge to remit your dues rather than going through the extra correspondence and paperwork to suspend you for non payment.
So if you are in need of assistance paying your dues please let me hear from you and we can work things out.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Rick Taman, Secretary Glenview United Lodge No. 1058
The purpose of this section of the Temple Topics is to allow members to share their individual achievements with their brethren. Please forward notices of milestone birthdays and anniversaries, graduations, birth announcements, community recognition, and other noteworthy announcements, along with a photo if available, to Larry Miglore at lmiglore@sprynet.com. The content deadline for Temple Topics is always the 15th of the month so plan accordingly.
Sickness & Distress
Brethren,
I am going into the hospital August 13th 2009, having a pacemaker installed in this old frame. I have traveled well in these fifty some years, from China to Virginia, and South Africa, I have sat with brothers in many lodges and Glenview Lodge 1058 made it possible. I am most grateful, Theodore R. Archer.
Like Falling Sands…
Brethren, in His infinite wisdom, God has seen fit to call another link from the fraternal chain which binds us together, and so falling sands through the hourglass of time sadly record the passing of Brother GEORGE EDMUND SCHOBER, late of Aurora, Illinois.
Brother Schober was born on May 14th, 1923 at Chicago, Illinois. He petitioned United Lodge No. 927 for the three degrees of Symbolic Ancient Craft Masonry, and was elected into membership on December 23rd, 1949. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on June 9th, 1950, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on August 11th, 1950, and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on October 13th, 1950. On October 3rd, 1978 he became a member of United Lodge No. 211 by consolidation. On January 9th, 2006 he became a member of Glenview United Lodge No. 1058 by consolidation. He passed from his labors on earth to eternal refreshment in the paradise of the Supreme Architect of the Universe on February 24th, 2009, after an honored age of 85 years, 9 months and 10 days. He was a Master Mason in good standing for 58 years, 4 months and 11 days.
Thus endeth the earthly record of our dear friend and brother, GEORGE EDMUND SCHOBER, a Just and Upright Mason.
Brethren, in His infinite wisdom, God has seen fit to call another link from the fraternal chain which binds us together, and so falling sands through the hourglass of time sadly record the passing of Brother ROBERT EUGENE BECK, a Pennsylvania Mason, late of Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Brother Beck was born on April 18th, 1911 at Jeannette, Pennsylvania. He petitioned for the three degrees of Symbolic Ancient Craft Masonry in Rochester Lodge No. 229 under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F. & A. M., and was approved for initiation on April 5th, 1946. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on April 8th, 1946, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on May 6th, 1946, and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on June 10th, 1946. He passed from his labors on earth to eternal refreshment in the paradise of the Supreme Architect of the Universe on August 9th, 2009, after an honored age of 98 years, 3 months and 26 days. He was a Master Mason in good standing for 63 years, and 2 months.
Brother Beck, a resident of the Chicago area for more than 40 years, was a proud member of the construction trade, and worked on such notable Chicago Skyscrapers as the Sears Tower and John Hancock Building. A church service will be held for Brother Beck at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 14th, at St. David’s Episcopal Church located at 2410 Glenview Road (at Shermer) in Glenview. It was requested by his Stepdaughter, Mrs. Marilyn Mathieu, that Glenview United Lodge No. 1058 perform a Masonic Funeral Service. The Masonic Service will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, August 14th, at Memory Gardens Cemetery located at 2501 E. Euclid Ave. (West of Rand Rd.) in Arlington Heights.
Thus endeth the earthly record of our dear friend and brother, ROBERT EUGENE BECK, a Just and Upright Mason.
Freemasonry and Brotherhood
Freemasons in midst of popularity, membership boom The secretive society gains a higher, hipper profile as younger men seek out a place for fraternal bonding. By Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer May 18, 2008 IN LOS FELIZ, across from a 7-Eleven on North Vermont Avenue, a few dozen men in their early 20s to late 80s share a dinner behind closed doors. Some wear full tuxedos with bow ties and jeweled cuff links, some have shoulder-length hair, and others wear open-collared shirts that reveal the slightest filigree of tattoo arching across their chests.
Over Italian food, retired lawyers and judges sit elbow-to-elbow with owners of scrap metal yards and vintage clothing boutiques. They hold forth on philosophy, the weather; they rib each other and joke about saving room for cannoli. As they reach for seconds, they reveal skull-cracking rings emblazoned with a compass and a square.
Meet the millennial Masons. As secret societies go, it is one of the oldest and most famous. Its enrollment roster includes Louis Armstrong and Gerald Ford, and it has been depicted in movies such as “The Da Vinci Code” and “National Treasure.” Once more than 4 million strong (back in the 1950s), it has been in something of a popularity free-fall ever since. Viewed with suspicion as a bastion of antiquated values and forced camaraderie, the Masons have seen membership rolls plummet more than 60% to just 1.5 million in 2006.
Only now the trend seems to be reversing itself, and nowhere more noticeably than in Southern California. The reasons seem clear. In another Masonic Hall, this one on La Cienega, a Sri Lankan-born banker, a sunglasses-wearing Russian immigrant and a continent-hopping Frenchman break bread, poke at their salads and chat about their health.
"For a time it looked as if Masonry was going into a sharp decline, if not the death throes," said UCLA history professor Margaret C. Jacob, who has written extensively about the fraternal order. "But it looks like it may be making a comeback."
That's because the Freemasons, whose tenets forbid soliciting or recruiting members, have enthusiastically embraced the Internet as a way to leverage curiosity about an organization with its roots in Europe's medieval stonemasons guilds. Freemasonry today sees itself as a thinking man's salon, a learned society with a philanthropic bent.
"We had a record number of new members last year," said Allan Casalou, grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of California. "We added 2,000 men, which is the most since 1998 and our seventh straight year of membership increases."
And, to paraphrase that Oldsmobile campaign, these definitely aren't your father's Freemasons. They are bar owners, male models and olive-oil brokers. They are men like Zulu, an L.A. tattoo artist with a swirling Maori-inspired design inked across his face and a panoply of metal piercing his ears, nose and face. They are men like Jonathan Kanarek, who runs a men's vintage clothing store on Hollywood Boulevard and whose retro chic wardrobe of polka-dot ascots, glen-plaid jackets and smartly pressed pocket squares earned him a spot on Esquire magazine's 2007 list of best-dressed real men in America. And they are men like Daemon Hillin, whose surfer-dude looks and blinding white smile can be found on Japanese TV, where he plays sidekick and comic foil to the Japanese version of the Hilton sisters.
They are also all men who want to be part of an all-for-one and one-for-all brotherhood built on shared ideals, philosophical pursuits and a penchant for rings, aprons and funny hats. As Zulu bluntly put it: "I joined because I was looking for people to hang with that were like-minded but also hip and cool, and a lot of tattoo artists tend to be drunks and druggies."
Hillin, who originally joined the Masons in Temecula, moved to L.A. and is interested in the Santa Monica-Palisades Lodge No. 307, one of the youngest and most diverse congregations in the state (the average age of active brothers is just 33). The lodge's senior deacon, Jim Warren, calls it " 'Star Trek' without the chicks." "We have every possible national origin, ethnicity and religious denomination you could imagine," he said.
Warren credits the Internet. "We were one the first lodges in the state to have a website up," he said. "That led to a huge spike in membership."
Other lodges followed suit, putting up their own sites and drawing a crowd. That's how prospective Mason Johnny Royal ended up at the door of Elysian Lodge No. 418 last month. Intrigued by the distinctive Masonic architecture that graces most halls, the 31-year-old publicist with sideburns to his chin and hair to his shoulders and a Renaissance lute player tattoo on his right forearm hit the Web.
What he read about the Masonic ideals -- wisdom, strength, beauty and the pursuit of knowledge -- made him decide to pursue membership. "My generation wants to be part of something beyond itself," Royal said. "I want to learn; I want to participate."
The Web generation
THE INTERNET hasn't only made it easier to learn about the Freemasons, Casalou says, it's changed the type of men coming forward. "There is so much information on the Internet that by the time someone comes to a lodge to seek membership, they already know a lot about Masonry," he said. "Which is a big departure from previous generations. And it means they are more likely to be active participants."
Zulu became curious about Freemasonry after tattooing Masonic symbology on several clients. He joined five years ago at age 39 and now serves as webmaster and senior warden of North Hollywood Lodge No. 542. He has also gone on to become both a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner (Masonic membership is a prerequisite for both), and next year he will become the leader of his lodge. "I'll be the first black worshipful master in the lodge's history," he said, using the proper term of respect.
But he probably won't be the last. Because California's contingent of Freemasons is expected to grow, the average age of its members, once 71 and now 65, is expected to drop. By 2018, as Casalou predicts, the state will be awash in 55-year-old pre-retirement Masons giving each other secret handshakes, wearing ritual aprons and invoking the Grand Architect of the Universe.
The Internet continues to help. Zulu said that he gets at least four e-mails a week from prospective Masons around the globe who see his tattooed and pierced visage at the lodge website and want to be reassured such an alternative look isn't a barrier to membership.
"Yeah, I think it's going to become hip and chic to be a Mason," Zulu said. "And that could be a dangerous thing."
Lite “Light” file:
YABUTS
YABUTS are monstrous little beasts that inhabit the meetings and conversations that take place all over our Fraternity. A YABUT'S purpose in life is to sap a team of its competitive strength by killing any new ideas or creative approaches as soon as they are suggested.
They do this by grabbing someone's tongue and making them say things like:
"YABUT" we tried that three years ago.
"YABUT" we've never done it like that before.
"YABUT" Grand Lodge will never go along with it.
"YABUT" the members will never buy into that kind of idea.
"YABUT" they [the ubiquitous "they" who control the world] won't let us.
"YABUT" it might not work.
"YABUT" I think it says in the Book of Constitution and /or the Bylaws we should do it this way.
Be aware that when they crawl onto the table during a meeting or swoop down into a Lodge room conversation, those "YABUTS" sometimes don't look monstrous at all. Often, they adopt the appearance of a cute, cuddly, perfectly acceptable, or even helpful contribution to the discussion.
But If "YABUTS" are not recognized and stomped out right away, they usually succeed in their deadly, negative missions. The flow of ideas soon changes from: "This is how we can make it work." To "How can we make it work?" and all the reasons it won't work, and therefore, it isn't worth trying.
And, as always, as we endeavor to obtain more light, may the Grand Architect of the Universe guide and protect you. Take care Brethren, we need you.
Sincerely & Fraternally,
Larry Miglore
July 2009 Article
Brethren:
Congratulations to the July birthday boys of Glenview United Lodge. We hope that you had a very nice day with family and friends. Also, congratulations to W.B. Mel Frear on the celebration of his 50th Anniversary of becoming a Mason. He was also a WM in 1980. It seems that WB Frear and RWB Loayza Sr. were members of the same Old York Rite Bodies of Chicago 40 years ago.
W. Bros. Matt Cusack and Gordon Good are still recuperating from their operations and we hope that they continue to heal fast. Additionally, Sylvia Ericksen, wife of W.B. Ron Ericksen, is also on the mend. W. Bro. Don Meseth has returned from a triumphal singing contest in that far away land of Wisconsin.
Last month, we had conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on the first candidate of the new Masonic Term, and look forward to his advancement, as well as more candidates. If you remember my offer, I am still offering a reward to the brother who brings in the most candidates each 3 months, as per the rules.
During a recent audit, we have discovered that our lodge finances are being taxed to the limit. Therefore, we are going to have to make some adjustments of lodge expenditures. Although we have always provided meals for every meeting, we never know how many brethren will actually be eating, and there is a tendency to purchase more than is consumed. Therefore, the Junior Warden or his proxy will only purchase food to feed those who confirm that they will be eating at the meeting. The confirmations will need to be made at least the weekend before each meeting. This policy applies to all members, even lodge officers.
Additionally, Bro. Treasurer will be keeping a close watch on all expenditures and budgets which are to be submitted by Bro. Secretary and Bro. Junior Warden. If we want to remain solvent, we have to take measures to maintain financial stability.
Analysing past performances has always been essential to successfully manage organizations and to improve both performance and efficiencies. If we don't analyze our activities, we can't properly manage our lodge. Analyzing our plans provides an insight into our lodge successes, member relationships, and performance guides. By setting up and establishing guides, our lodge officers can make informed decisions that can boost lodge performance and member satisfaction.
We need to look at what we already have in place. Determine what is working and what isn't, then look for the reasons for each result. Our lodge is unique but needs to see what is working in other lodges which may also work in ours, with or without modification. Whatever we are doing, it should coordinate with overall goals taking care to focus on truly important factors but also avoiding micromanaging. The involvement of all the officers in any planning process is critical, and should carefully consider the general membership wants and desires. Also, we need to look for any kind of recurring problems that should be corrected. If there are careful reviews, we can ensure our own lodge success and avoid past errors.
When planning, we need to set up implementation and completion schedules that are realistic, and then document them. I.E., set up our priorities and timetables. If we change anything, we have to be sure to inform our officers and/or other members who are involved with the programs. However, each member also has a responsibility to be in contact with his lodge and act accordingly. Once a program is established, members and officers should provide feedback to all officers so that an accurate picture is formed concerning the activity performance in relationship to lodge goals. Future officers can then easily review what programs or activities worked well and what was in place to ensure that success. This information can predict historic success or failures and help future officers in their planning processes.
Our officers are also considering the use of the new lodge web site as the main means of communications between our lodge and our members. We are living in a new age which is dominated by the use of computer communications (PC/Laptop and telephone). Other more expensive and outdated means of communications are being used less and less. Therefore, look for possible future changes.
Fraternally,
Joseph Loayza
Worshipful Master
June 2009 Article
Greetings Brethren:
Brethren, I want to thank all of you who were able to attend the installation of your new team of lodge officers for the 2009-2010 year. For those who couldn't attend, you were missed, but we hope to see you in the future. The afternoon started out with that famous or is it infamous Las Vegas Master of Ceremonies, our own master of jokes, R.W. Bro. Chuck Horwitz, who made everyone, including the ladies a Mason for a few seconds. He even had all the Grand Installing Officers laughing.
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Bro. Enrique Sanchez, a founding member of Pio Gil Lodge No. 166, in San Cristobal, Venezuela is a friend of the Loayza Family. He is shown with Wor. Bro. Loayza.
Bro. Sanchez filmed the installation and is sending a copy to Venezuela. He commented that he was very impressed with the installation and social afterwards.
In his own country, they don't have anything similar to what he saw in both of the Loayza brother's installations of 2002 and 2009.
Once his English improves, he would like to visit Glenview United, especially to view the Degree Work. |
No words can truly express the feeling of humility and honor of being installed as a Worshipful Master. Also, it was quite a historic event for our lodge to have had the current presiding Grand Officers, MWGM Yandel and RW Senior Grand Warden Seward; MEGHP Yena and REGS Horwitz; MIGM Martin; and REGC Johns be the installing team. The certificates that they each presented, along with that from Commander-in-Chief Schlosser; and the DeMolay Supreme Council Tie Bar from PGM Klemm will be among my cherished memories. I am sincerely grateful to them. Additionally, our installation would not have been complete without the Knights Templar Escorts from Austin and St. Bernard Commanderies which added to the importance of the installation. To my fellow Sir Knights, a special thank you. Moreover, I was fortunate to have my grandmother who is approaching 93, my mother, father, and brother be part of our installation and their special gifts are treasured mementos. The music seemed to make a good impression and kept everyone very attentive. The dinner was both plentiful and excellent. It was also a pleasant surprise to see some of my fellow Senior DeMolays from Prospect Chapter. To you, the new lodge officers, I appreciate your willingness to serve. As a team, we will be able to accomplish anything during the next 12 months. I look forward to continue working with you for the good of Masonry and this lodge in particular.
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R. Wor. Bro. John Carlos Loayza, Illinois Grand Lodge Representative for the Grand Lodge of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Worshipful Master Joseph Francisco Loayza
Maria Loayza, mother
R. Wor. Bro. John Carlos Loayza Sr., Illinois Grand Lodge Representative for the Grand Lodge of Bahia, Brasil
(seated) 93 year old grandmother of the Worshipful Master and his older brother. |
As soon as the photographs that were taken by Milan Vydareny become available, we will bring them to lodge. A special thank you to W. Bro. Vydareny for taking those photographs.
As we are in a summer mode, with hot weather expected, we will revert to casual wear (Sports Shirts and Slacks) for the Stated Meetings, shorts will be permitted at any Special Meetings whenever we are doing Degree practices. However, if there is a special program or Degree Work, we ask that you also dress appropriately.
We have our first petition which will be voted on at the Stated Meeting in July. It was obtained through W. Bro. Klemm. Therefore, we will need to practice for the Entered Apprentice Degree. Brother Senior Warden will now be working on putting a slate together for the candidate, and coordinating with our Lodge Instructor, R.W. Bro. Carlton.
As an additional reminder to our members, during this Masonic Year, we have established a program for the top line signers of petitions in each quarter, with cash rewards. However, when trying to get new Masons, remember that it is about quality not quantity. We need to get the right person and not just about add a new member in order to get a cash award. Thus, if you want to take someone out for a good dinner or make a special purchase, now is your chance. You need to be the top line signer of 3 petitions to qualify. I am ready with the cash award, are you ready to bring in new members?
At the time of this article, we don't have a definite list of new officers in Glenview's York Rite Bodies but I want to wish them a successful year. We will also work with those officers and help in promoting their events, as well as the events of the Scottish Rite since they are directly connected with Blue Lodge and provide more light in Masonry. The Glenview York Rite Bodies meet at 7:45 PM on the 2nd Thursday of the month (Chapter and Council). On the 3rd Thursday, the Commandery meets. However, only the Commandery meets during the summer months of July and August. The Scottish Rite meets on Thursdays at the Medinah Shrine Center, in Addison.
To those brethren who are celebrating birthdays or other events in June/July, we hope that you have a very pleasant day. Please note that W. Bro. Matt and Liz Cusack celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 20th. We wish them many more years of wedded bliss.
Bro. Ed Klein is now working on setting in motion our web page. Please let him know if you have any events coming up. He's starting with photos of the officers but does need additional input from everyone, in order to keep the web page accurate. In today's world, those of us in our 30's or younger have grown up with the age of high technology. Therefore, we surf the web and communicate through it, whether we use our phones to text message or use a Blackberry or just a regular computer. No matter what system is used, we must bring our lodge and Masonry, in general, into the modern era.
Remember the 4th of July and keep our flag waving proudly. Have a great summer and see you in lodge.
Fraternally and sincerely,
Joseph Loayza, Worshipful Master
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