Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Trestleboard
Volume No. 10 December 2010 Issue No. 12 George M. Otis P.M., Publisher
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Newsletter Calendar Correction
Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T. Stated Conclave has be changed to Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. MEETING WILL BE HELD AT Mason Lodge No. 70 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
Greeting's From The East
![WM](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs040/1103211070660/img/2.jpg?a=1104004842674) Michael E. Hicks Worshipful Master 517-787-8438 Dear ,
The holiday season has arrived and Christmas is not far off. This is the time of year we are reminded to give thanks to the Great Architect of the Universe and all of those that have made our lives better this past year.Have you made a life better for someone this year?I hope so. I am thankful for all of the Brothers that have helped keep our Lodge going this past year.You have helped start a food bank in Michigan Center and continue to support it by donating food items and time to keep it up and running.You have met hundreds of children through the Michigan Child Identification program and Kid's Fest.We had the past masters float in the Rose Parade with the officers and several past masters on it. Brothers had to drive to Detroit and get the float and then return it after the parade. We recently had a Master's Table gathering at the Ground Round restaurant that had a good showing of Brothers including a couple of new candidates for out lodge.Thanks to Brother Lyman Robertson for making the arrangements. Brothers like George Otis and Dale Brown show up to the Temple every Friday to clean. Brother Todd Rubert spends many hours showing renters the Temple and making sure all is right for them. Many Brothers have participated in memorials for our departed Brethren.These are just things around our lodge that happen. Many of you are also involved in our communities helping others. You should be very proud of what you do!
Congratulations to Brother Frank Lutze on being elected Worshipful Master. We are looking forward to a great year. I know Brother Frank has a busy year planned. Congratulations to Worshipful Brother George Otis on being elected "Mason of the Year" for Jackson 17. Brother George is very deserving of the award as he has put in an amazing number of hours in the Temple this year.When you see Brother George congratulate him and thank him for all he does.We have other Brothers who also deserve congratulations. Brother Adam Wygant was awarded the "Grand Commander's Service Award" by Jackson Commandery No. 9 and the Right Eminent Grand Commander Loren Winn at the dinner which followed inspection this year.Also congratulations to Worshipful Brother Steve Vining on being the newest member of Jackson York Rite College No 3. Brother Steve is also our Regional Grand Lecturer. We have many Brothers that make us who we are and I thank them all.
We hope to be back in our building by the first of the year. As you may know a new heating and cooling system is being installed. Our building has been cleaned from one end to the other and will be like a new building when we return. We are grateful to our fellow lodges that have helped us out in this time of need. We have groups meeting in Napoleon, Parma, Mason, and Tecumseh while our building is being worked on.This endeavor is costing a lot of money and we sure could use your help with a donation of some type. We will be a stronger lodge when this is over. Best wishes to all of you and Merry Christmas. Spend time with family and friends. |
2011 Line of Officer's Elect
- Frank W. Lutze, Worshipful Master
- Lyman S. Robertson Jr, Senior Warden
- Adam W. Wygant, Junior Warden
- Dale D. Brown PM, Treasurer
- Stephen D. Vining PM, Secretary
- George M. Otis PM, Chaplain
- Richard G. Shea PM, Senior Deacon
- David G. Shea PM, Junior Deacon
- Eric J. Cole, Senior Steward
- Andrew S. Marlow, Junior Steward
- R. Todd Rubert PM, Marshal
- Thomas E. Royce PM, Tiler
- George M. Otis PM, Publisher
- Stephen D. Vining PM, Webmaster
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SPECIAL MONETARY APPEAL
To all the members of:
Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M.
Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M.
Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
Jackson York Rite College No. 3
Fern Leaf Chapter No. 66, O.E.S.
We are in the midst of a massive project of the Temple in Michigan Center. We are having to:
- Clean the entire Temple and replace the furnaces. Install NEW rooftop heating and air conditioning units with new air ducts.
- Throw away a lot of items that are of little use to us anymore.
- New Hanging Sign out front and in the very near future a new Masonic/York Rite/Eastern Star lighted sign on the building.
We will end up with a more efficient and cleaner Temple that we all can be proud of.
COSTLY - YES BUT NECESSARY
To the tune of approximately $80,000.00
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
PLEASE, contribute as liberally as you can without material injury to yourself or family!
Thank you for your support!
Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Temple Association
Make your checks out to:
Jackson-Coolidge M.T.A.
355 Napoleon Rd.
Michigan Center, Michigan 49254-1264
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Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. |
From the Secretary's Desk
Stephen D. Vining P.M.
Regional Grand Lecturer
Grand Lodge of Michigan Region #4
517-914-8400
Calendar for the month of December 2010:
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 - Lodge DARK Sunday, December 5th, 2010
Installation Practice Coffee and Donuts - 8:00 a.m. Practice - 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. AT NAPOLEON LODGE #301
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 Regular/Annual Communication, 7:30 p.m. MEETING WILL BE HELD AT NAPOLEON LODGE #301
Saturday, December 11th, 2010, 7:00 p.m. 163rd Annual Installation of 2011 Officer's Elect Frank W. Lutze, Worshipful Master - Elect INSTALLATION WILL BE AT NAPOLEON LODGE #301 Tuesday, December 14th, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Annual Installation Napoleon Lodge No. 301 Robert C. Vanderkarr, Worshipful Master - Elect INSTALLATION WILL BE AT NAPOLEON LODGE #301
Thursday, December 16th, 2010 - Lodge DARK Jackson/Coolidge MTA Mtg. 6:00 p.m. MEETING WILL BE HELD AT CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 - Lodge DARK MERRY CHRISTMAS
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 - Lodge DARK HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011Thursday, January 6th, 2011 - Lodge DARK Officer's Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Location to be announced.
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Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M. |
Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M.
Dale D. Brown, H.P. 517-783-6868
Ronald L. Spees, Secretary 517-780-9387
Calendar for the month of December 2010:
Wednesday, December 8th
Stated Convocation, 7:30 p.m.
MEETING WILL BE HELD AT NAPOLEON LODGE #301 THIS MONTH
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Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M. |
Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M.
Thomas E. Royce, T.I.M.
517-529-4934
Adam W. Wygant, Recorder 517-796-4661
Calendar for the month of December 2010:
Wednesday, December 8th
Stated Convocation, 7:30 p.m.
MEETING WILL BE HELD AT NAPOLEON LODGE #301 THIS MONTH
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Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T. |
Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T. James H. Blauvelt, Emminent Commander
517-676-5766
Michael E. Hicks, Recorder 517-787-8438
Calendar for the month of December 2010: (All meetings are at the Masonic Temple unless otherwise indicated)
Monday, December 6th
Commandery will be DARK this week.
Monday, December 13th
Stated Conclave, 7:30 p.m. MEETING WILL BE HELD AT MASON LODGE #70 (Changed from December 20th)
Monday, December 20th
Commandery will be DARK this week.
Monday, December 27th
Commandery will be DARK this week.
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Jackson York Rite College No. 3 |
Jackson York Rite College No. 3 Robert C. Cunningham, Governor
517-231-3735
Timothy C. Forche, Secretary
517-676-5157
Friday, December 17th - Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
(Dates are subject to change)
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Fern Leaf Chapter No. 66, O.E.S.
Gail Kirk, Worthy Matron 517-782-4427
Ellen Yoakam, Secretary 517-536-0643
Calendar for the month of December 2010:
Tuesday, December 7th - Meeting, 7:00 p.m. School of Instruction MEETING WILL BE HELD AT PARMA LODGE #183
Tuesday, December 21st - Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Meeting to be announced later MEETING WILL BE HELD AT PARMA LODGE #183
O.E.S. WILL BE DARK IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
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Jackson Assembly No. 7, I.O.R.G. |
Jackson Assembly No. 7, I.O.R.G. Jennifer Culbert, Mother Advisor
517-764-1566
Calendar for the month of December 2010:
Tuesday, December 14th - Rainbow Meeting, 7:00 p.m. MEETING CANCELED
Tuesday, December 28th - Rainbow Meeting, 7:00 p.m. MEETING CANCELED
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Jackson High Twelve Club No. 16 |
Jackson High Twelve Club No. 16
Roger A. Farmer, President
517-531-4278
Darrell G. Kesterson, Secretary
517-563-2902
Meetings are held every Monday
of the month at 12:00 noon at the
Cascades Manor House
1970 Kibby Road
Jackson, MI 49203
Cost for meal is $10.00 per person |
South Central Scottish Rite Club |
South Central Scottish Rite Club Michael E. Hicks, President
517-787-8438
No meeting information available.
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Masonic Tail Light Stick On Emblems
Cost is $2.00 per set of emblems
Contact Brother George Otis P.M.
Phone: 517-262-9862
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Temple Board Contact Information
Temple Board Meetings will be held on:
Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. (Annual Meeting)
Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
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R. Todd Rubert, President/Rental Agent phone: 517-937-2511
George M. Otis, Secretary/Building Manager phone: 517-262-9862
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Special Note To The Brethren
Member's of all Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Bodies
We are in need of your email address for transmitting the electronic version of the Jackson/Coolidge MTA Trestleboard on a monthly basis. It is becoming more expensive to produce the Trestleboard due to rising postal rates and the cost to make the printed copies. (We usually print about 300 copies). If you would still like to receive it by mail that is fine too. Just let us know your preference.
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Banquet
Table
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We are still in need of donations for the banquet tables.
Please contribute if you are able. Make check payable to:
Jackson Lodge No. 17
and send to
Jackson Lodge #17 MTA Fund P.O. Box 1309
Jackson MI 49204-1309 |
Your Help Is Needed and Appreciated. Thank you. |
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