MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST MASTERS
& WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
JANUARY 20, 1999
Tampa Bay Lodge 252 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at
8:00 p.m. by President David Neveitt with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Joe Conroy, Chaplain of Tampa Bay Lodge #252 F.& A.M.
President Neveitt then proceeded with the regular
order of business.
All members and guests were welcomed and the
Brethren of Tampa Bay Lodge were thanked for providing the meeting place and
dinner. The kitchen help, who prepared our fine meal, were then introduced.
It was regularly moved, seconded an
passed that the previous meetings minutes be accepted as printed and
distributed.
Treasurer's report: The ending balance from the
previous meeting was $1,696.76. The current balance is $3,304.96, of which
$246.16 is earmarked for our Scholarship Fund. It was regularly moved, seconded
and passed that the Treasurer's report be accepted as read.
Secretary's report: The Secretary pro-tem mentioned
that the Secretary had mailed a complete copy of this Association's bylaws to
the Grand Master for approval.
Roll call was taken with 51 Brethren present and 13
Lodges represented.
Old business: The next order of business was
the installation of the 1999 officers. Installing Officer was RW Mike Beijar,
Installing Chaplain was RW Keith Dean, Deputy Grand Master. The following were
installed in their respective office:
WM
John Drewett - President
WM Jim Clouser - President-Elect
WM Ralph Vaughan - Treasurer
Outgoing President David Neveitt thanked the
Secretary Pro-Tem for filling in this evening and thanked all of the Brethren
for their assistance during this past year. President Drewett
then took over the meeting. The Hot Gavel is at Gulf Beach Lodge. The Traveling
Gavel is at Clearwater Lodge. There was a discussion on the 1998 Bay Pines
Christmas Party. It was reported that no notice was received by this body or
any of its officers, therefore this Association did
not participate. President Drewett announced that we
will participate in the 1999 Bay Pines Christmas Party. It was announced that
RW Jim Tuller was unable to continue as chair of the
Masters & Wardens Fish Fry project. WM Jim Clouser was appointed as the new
chair, with the following as members on the Committee: WM John Drewett, WM Larry Bowling and RW Jim Tuller.
It was mentioned that it is expected to take place in August 1999.
New business: A motion was regularly made,
seconded as passed that the SunCoast Masters and Wardens Association purchase a
$50.00 advertisement in the Scottish Rite Fund Raiser Program. It was announced
that the 1999 dues for this Association are currently due. President Drewett mentioned that RW Chuck Haynes would like to hear
from the brothers. His new address is
The next Masters &
Wardens Meeting will be held on March 17th, 1999 at
RW Bill McIntosh was introduced as District Deputy
Grand Master of District 20. RW John Hickey was introduced as District Deputy
Grand Master of District 21. They briefly discussed that this Association's web
page is currently on line and that a small rebate will be sent to the
respective Lodges from the Grand Master's Official Visit.
Benediction was given by WM Jack Townsend.
The meeting closed at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ronald L. McMillan
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST MASTERS
& WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
MARCH 17, 1999
Gulf Beach Lodge 291 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at
8:00 p.m. by President John Drewett with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Joe Conroy, Chaplain of
Tampa Bay Lodge #252 F.& A.M.
President Drewett then
proceeded with the regular order of business.
All members and guests were welcomed and the
Brethren of Gulf Beach Lodge were thanked for providing the meeting place and
dinner. The kitchen help, who prepared our fine meal, were then introduced.
It was regularly moved, seconded an
passed that the previous meetings minutes be accepted as printed and
distributed.
Treasurer's report: The ending balance from the
previous meeting was $3,304.96. The current balance is $2,986.29, of which
$246.16 is earmarked for our Scholarship Fund. It was regularly moved, seconded
and passed that the Treasurer's report be accepted as read.
Secretary's report: The Secretary mentioned that
the complete copy of this Association's bylaws had been approved by the Grand
Master.
Roll call was taken with 41 Brethren present and 11
Lodges represented.
Old business: The Hot Gavel is at Gulf Beach
Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at Clearwater Lodge. WM Jim Clouser reported on
the SunCoast Masters & Wardens Fish Fry. It will be held at the Masonic
Home on Sunday, September 19, 1999 with the proceeds to go to the Masonic Home.
RW Reed Rue mentioned anyone wishing to purchase SunCoast Masters & Wardens
shirts should contact him.
New business: WM Bill O'Brien resigned as
the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee. President John Drewett
announced that we are in need of someone to take over this position. He thanked
WM Bill O'Brien for his excellent job. RW John Hickey volunteered to serve on
this Committee. Everyone was reminded of the Masonic Home Parade this weekend
with 33 Brethren volunteering to direct traffic and serve food. The Audit
Committee, consisting of RW Mike Beijar and WM Jim
Clouser reported they had examined the Treasurer's books and everything was
found to be in order and accurate. WM Ralph Vaughan was congratulated on his
excellent work he performed as this Association's Treasurer. A motion was
regularly made, seconded and passed to accept the Audit Committee's Report as
submitted. Masonic Education was then presented by Joe Engolia of Gulf Beach
Lodge regarding the history of Brother George Washington.
The following introductions were made: WM Ron Lupien, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic
Home; WM John Robinson, Fraternal Administrative Endowment Committee; MW Joe
Fowler, Past Grand Master. This Association's Past Presidents were then
introduced; RW Carl Gilmore; RW Reed Rue; RW Ron McMillan; WM George Benham; WM David Neveitt. Past District Deputy Grand
Masters were then introduced: RW Carl Gilmore; RW Reed Rue; RW Mike Beijar; RW Ron McMillan.
The next Masters &
Wardens Meeting will be held on May 19th, 1999 at
WM Roy Trepka was
introduced as District Instructor of District 21. RW Bill McIntosh was
introduced as District Deputy Grand Master of District 20. RW John Hickey was
introduced as District Deputy Grand Master of District 21. It was announced
that the $100.00 rebate from the Grand Masters Official Visit will be
contributed to this Association's Scholarship Fund.
Benediction was given by WM Jack Townsend.
The meeting closed at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ronald L. McMillan
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST MASTERS
& WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
MAY 19, 1999
Clearwater Lodge 127 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at
8:00 p.m. by President John Drewett with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Joe Conroy, Chaplain of
Tampa Bay Lodge #252 F.& A.M.
President Drewett then
proceeded with the regular order of business.
All members and guests were welcomed and the
Brethren of Clearwater Lodge were thanked for providing the meeting place and
dinner. The kitchen help, who prepared our fine meal, were then introduced.
It was regularly moved, seconded an passed that the
previous meetings minutes be accepted as printed and distributed, with the
following correction: R:.W:. Mike Beijar had been listed as a Past President of this
Association, which was in error.
Treasurer's report: The ending balance from the
previous meeting was $2,986.29. The current balance is $3,127.8229, of which
$246.16 is earmarked for our Scholarship Fund. The Treasurer also announced
that our funds had been transferred to 1st Home Bank, thus avoiding the service
charges that NationsBank were charging. It was regularly moved, seconded and
passed that the Treasurer's report be accepted as read.
Secretary's report: The Secretary announced that
this Association now has a Web Page which had been completed by Brother Tim Bryce. The address is:
http://www.os2ss.com/connect/masons/suncoast.htm.
Roll call was taken with 42 Brethren present and 13
Lodges represented.
Old business: The Hot Gavel is at Tampa Bay
Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at Gulf Beach Lodge. W:.M:.
Jim Clouser reported on the SunCoast Masters & Wardens Fish Fry. It will be
held at the Masonic Home on Sunday, September 19, 1999 with the proceeds to go
to the Masonic Home. If this event is to be successful, we will need
participation from every Lodge. We are still in search of a Scholarship
Committee Chairman. It was decided that no scholarship will be awarded this
year. A report was given on the Masonic Home Parade. We had 51 Brothers who
said they would assist with this event, only 10 to 12 showed up.
New business: President Drewett
announced that our Grand Communication will be held in
The following introductions were made: W:. Ron Lupien, Secretary
of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home; W:.
John Robinson, Fraternal Administrative Endowment Committee; R:.W:.
All three candidates for the Junior Grand Warden
were introduced and each gave a brief talk on their ideas if elected to the
position of JGW. Present were R:.W:.
Jerry Morgan; R:.W:. Jim Durham; and
R:.W:. Al Ackridge.
R:.W:. Carl Gilmore announced that
he would be a candidate for Junior Grand Warden in the year of 2000.
The next Masters &
Wardens Meeting will be held on July 21, 1999 at Star Lodge.
R:.W:.
Ed Phero was introduced as District Instructor of
District 20. W:. Roy Trepka
was introduced as District Instructor of District 21. R:.W:.
Bill McIntosh was introduced as District Deputy Grand Master of District 20. R:.W:. John Hickey was introduced as
District Deputy Grand Master of District 21. The DDGM's announced their
successors: W:. George Benham,
District 20 and W:. Dave Jones, District 21.
Benediction was given by Brother Joe Conroy,
Chaplain of Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 F.& A.M.
The meeting closed at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ronald L. McMillan
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST MASTERS
& WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
JULY 21, 1999
Star
Lodge 78 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at
8:00 p.m. by President John Drewett with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by R:.W:.
John Hickey, P.D.D.G.M. of Star Lodge #78 F.& A.M.
President Drewett then
proceeded with the regular order of business.
All members and guests were welcomed and the
Brethren of Star Lodge were thanked for providing the meeting place and dinner.
The kitchen help, who prepared our fine meal, were then introduced.
It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that
the previous meetings minutes be accepted as printed and distributed, with the
following correction: The date of our last meeting was May 19, 1999 rather than
May 5, 1999.
Treasurer's report: The ending balance from the
previous meeting was $3,127.82. The current balance is $3,074.73, of which
$246.16 is earmarked for our Scholarship Fund. It was regularly moved, seconded
and passed that the Treasurer's report be accepted as read.
Secretary's report: Roll call was taken with 36
Brethren present and 12 Lodges represented.
Old business: The Hot Gavel is at Dunedin
Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at Gulf Beach Lodge. W:.
Jim Clouser gave a report on the SunCoast Masters & Wardens Fish Fry, which
will be held on Sunday, September 19, 1999 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Masonic Home. All proceeds are to benefit the Masonic Home. The price per plate
was set at $7:00. Work assignments were handed out to the respective Lodges. It
was stressed if this event is to be successful, all Lodges must participate.
New business: Plans are being made for the
Chili Cook Off, to be chaired by Don Langworth of
Star Lodge. The SunCoast Masters & Wardens Sitting Masters Degree will be
held at
The following introductions were made: Past
District Deputy Grand Masters- R:.W:.
Reed Rue; R:.W:. Mike Beijar; R:.W:.
Dick Whalen, Sr.; R:.W:. Ron
McMillan; R:.W:. Ed Phero and R:.W:.
John Hickey. This Association's Past Presidents were then introduced- R:.W:. Dick Whalen, Sr.; R:.W:. Ron McMillan; R:.W:.
George Benham; W:.
David Neveitt.
The next Masters &
Wardens Meeting will be held on September 15, 1999 at
W:. Jim Rocha was
introduced as District Instructor of District 20. W:.
Roy Trepka was introduced as District Instructor of
District 21. R:.W:. George Benham was introduced as District Deputy Grand Master of
District 20. R:.W:. David Jones was
introduced as District Deputy Grand Master of District 21. R:.W:.
Jones introduces his committeemen who were present.
Benediction was given by R:.W:.
John Hickey, P.D.D.G.M. of Star Lodge. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ronald L. McMillan
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SUNCOAST MASTERS
& WARDENS ASSOCIATION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1999
Clearwater Lodge 127 F.& A.M.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at
8:00 p.m. by President John Drewett with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Joe Conroy of Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 F.& A.M.
President Drewett then
proceeded with the regular order of business.
All members and guests were welcomed and the
Brethren of Clearwater Lodge were thanked for providing the meeting place and
dinner. The kitchen help, who prepared our fine meal, were then introduced.
It was regularly moved, seconded and passed that the
previous meetings minutes be accepted as printed and distributed.
Treasurer's report: The ending balance from the
previous meeting was $3,074.72. The current balance is $3,087.81 of which
$246.16 is earmarked for our Scholarship Fund. It was regularly moved, seconded
and passed that the Treasurer's report be accepted as read.
Secretary's report: Roll call was taken with 30
Brethren present and 11 Lodges represented.
Old business: The Hot Gavel is at Dunedin
Lodge. The Traveling Gavel is at Gulf Beach Lodge. W:. Jim
Clouser gave a report on the SunCoast Masters & Wardens Fish Fry, which
will be held on Sunday, September 19, 1999 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Masonic Home. All proceeds are to benefit the Masonic Home. The price per plate
was changed from $7.00 to $6.00 because of a lower cost of supplies and food,
than was anticipated. R:.W:. Reed
Rue and W:. Larry Bowling were
thanked for their participation on obtaining a lower cost on the food. W:. Bill Petrey gave a
report on the Sitting Masters Degree to be held on November 20, 1999 at
New business: A committee of W<EM:.< em> Jim Rocha, and R:.W:. Ron McMillan was appointed to review this Associations by-laws for the possible change of name of
this Association to the Charles G. Haynes Masters & Wardens Association.
They will report back at our next meeting. R:.W:.
Carl Gilmore requested this Association to consider sponsoring the Junior
Wardens Homecoming on August 12, 2000, should he be elected to that position.
Lisa Fogia, Administrator of the Florida Masonic Home
gave an interesting talk about the Masonic Home. Brother Sam Lampson gave a
brief Masonic Education on the founding of origins of Masonry.
The following introductions were made: Past
District Deputy Grand Masters- R:.W:.
Reed Rue; R:.W:.
Mike Beijar; R:.W:.
Ed Phero; R:.W:. John Hickey; and R:.W:.
Carl Gilmore. This Association's Past Presidents were then introduced- R:.W:. Carl Gilmore; R:.W:. George Benham.
The next Masters &
Wardens Meeting will be held on November 17, 1999 at Northside Lodge. This will
also be election of Officers for next year.
W:. Jim Rocha
was introduced as District Instructor of District 20. R:.W:. George Benham
was introduced as District Deputy Grand Master of District 20. R:.W:. David Jones was introduced as District
Deputy Grand Master of District 21.
Benediction was given by Joe Conroy of Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 F.& A.M.. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ronald L. McMillan
P.D.D.G.M., Secretary
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