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Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Trestleboard
Volume No. 11 April 2011 Issue No. 4
George M. Otis P.M., Publisher
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Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
Greeting's From The East
 Frank W. Lutze Worshipful Master 517-563-8338 Dear , Greeting's Brethren, The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan has left more than 20,000 dead and missing and nearly 500,000 people homeless. The images of devastation from the Katrina hurricane years ago are still fresh in our minds yet pale in comparison to the recent disaster in Japan. Our Craft is active in Japan.An internet search yielded information on the Grand Lodge of Japan and several Lodges. This disaster provides an opportunity to put our Masonic tenants into practice. Contributions to the relief effort can be sent through the American Red Cross, which is only a click away on your internet browser. "A quarter of a dollar, a dime, a penny?" March came in like a lion as far as lodge activity was concerned.The Regular Communication was preceded by a Saint Patrick's dinner of corned beef and cabbage. Six of our Entered Apprentices demonstrated their proficiency during the Regular. On March 24 our Lodge hosted the District 46 elections for District Deputy Instructor and Board of General Purposes representative.Thanks to the Brothers and Officers who participated.We should all be proud of how well our Lodge was represented. A Fellowcraft degree practice is scheduled for March 31 at 7:00 PM.All brothers interested in being a member of the degree team or supporting the team are encouraged to attend. Our schedule for April begins with a Fellowcraft degree on April 7 for seven Brothers. The regular on April 14 will include a spaghetti dinner. Practice for the Master Mason degree is scheduled for April 21. Plan on attending Lodge in April. The ice and snow is gone.Spring is here.Attend the Regular Communication or the Fellowcraft degree, or both. When was the last time you had a opportunity to see seven Brothers passed? Come out, share a meal and the brotherhood of our ancient fraternity.If you need a ride please contact a lodge officer.
I am looking forward to greeting each of you in Lodge.
Fraternally,
Frank W. Lutze Worshipful Master |
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What Makes A Mason?
George H. Free
What makes you a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the dueguard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast,
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed,
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word,
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true- "Tis, that, brother mine, makes a Mason of you. Secure in your heart you must safeguard your trust, With lodge and with brother be honest and just, Assist the deserving who cry in their need, Be chaste in thought, in your word and deed, Support him who falters, with hope banish fear, And whisper advice in an erring one's ear. Then will the Great Lights on your path brightly shine, And you'll be a Mason, O brother of mine. Your use of life's hours by the gauge you must try, The gavel to vices with courage apply; Your walk must be upright, as shown by the plumb, On the level, to bourn whence no travelers come; The book of your faith be the rule and the guide, The compass your passions shut safely inside; The stone which the Architect placed in your care Must pass the strict test of His unerring square, And then you will meet with approval divine, And you'll be a Mason, O brother of mine. |
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From the Secretary's Desk
Brother's,
At the March 24th, 2011 meeting to elect a District 46 Board of General Purposes Representative and District Deputy Instructor, the results were as follows:
- Board of General Purposes - George M. Otis, P.M. of Jackson Lodge No. 17
- District Deputy Instructor - Dale R. Hedy, P.M. of Addison Lodge No. 157
- District Mason of the Year - Gary D. Bolton, P.M. of Addison Lodge No. 157
If you see Worshipful Brother Bolton in your travels congratulate him as he is well deserving of this honor by both his lodge and the district.
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Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Center
Lodge Blue Room
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Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. |
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Stephen D. Vining P.M., Secretary
Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
Region No. 4 Grand Lecturer
Grand Lodge of Michigan
(517) 914-8400
2011
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 Fellowcraft Degree, 7:00 p.m. Seven candidates this evening. | Officer's must wear tuxedo or dark suit | Thursday, April 14th, 2011 Lodge Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Regular Communication, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21st, 2011 Master Mason Degree Practice, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 Temple Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5th, 2011 Master Mason Degree, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12th, 2011 Lodge Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Regular Communication, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19th, 2011 Temple Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 23rd, 2011 Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 Grand Lodge of Michigan Annual Communication Soaring Eagle Resort at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Thursday, May 26th, 2011 | Jackson Lodge 17 will be Dark |
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Lodge Dinner | Prior to the stated meeting | 
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad and Dessert. All for a $5.00 donation to the Stewards Fund Contact Adam W. Wygant, Junior Warden 517-745-1699 or you can email him at wetlandwaterfront@sbcglobal.net Come and join us for St. Patrick's Day!
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2011 Line of Officer's
- 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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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 April 2011
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Stated Convocation, 7:30 p.m.
(Will Open & Close In Council This Month)
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Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M. | |
Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M.
Ronald L. Spees, T.I.M.
517-780-9387
Adam W. Wygant, Recorder
517-796-4661
Calendar for the month of April 2011
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Stated Convocation, 7:30 p.m.
| Will Open & Council In Chapter This Month |
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 Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 Strawberry Festival All Council Degree Day will be conferred by Leslie Council No. 50, R. & S.M. at the Mason Masonic Center at 1:00 p.m. on four candidates of Jackson Chapter No. 3, R. & S.M. Dinner to follow all degree day. Please try to make it to show your support. 
| John F. Ohneck | Jason R. Kenworthy | Gary K. Klein | Kevin M. Davis |
Scheduled to receive Royal Master Degree, Select Master Degree
and the Super Excellent Master Degree
on Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
 97th Annual Strawberry Festival LESLIE COUNCIL NO.50 840 E. Columbia St. Mason 48854 Invites all Companions to attend their Annual Strawberry Festival All Council Degree Day Saturday, April 23rd opening at 1:00 p.m. Royal Master Degree Select Master Degree & Super Excellent Masters Degree put on by your Grand Council Officers Contact Tim Forche 517.676.5157 or at unclegut@netzero.net for dinner reservations
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Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
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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 April 2011 (All meetings are at the Masonic Temple unless otherwise indicated)
Monday, April 4th, 2011
Commandery will be DARK this week.
Monday, April 11th, 2011
Commandery Drill Corp, 7:00 p.m.
Dinner, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 18th, 2011
Installation of 2011-2012 Officer's
Stated Conclave, 7:30 p.m.
Potluck with Ladies, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 25th, 2011
To be announced later
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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, May 20th - Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
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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 April 2011
Tuesday, April 5th
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19th
Stated Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
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Jackson Assembly No. 7, I.O.R.G. | |
Jackson Assembly No. 7, I.O.R.G.
Brandy Kuhl, Mother Advisor
517-522-4349
Calendar for the month of April 2011
Saturday, April 2nd - 1:00 p.m.
PartyLite Candle Fundraiser at Temple
Tuesday, April 12th - Stated Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26th - Rainbow Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
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Jackson High Twelve Club No. 16 |
Jackson High Twelve Club No. 16
Michael E. Hicks, President
517-787-8438
Darrell G. Kesterson, Secretary
517-563-2902
Calendar 2011
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 |
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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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Chart of York Rite Masonic Degrees
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SPECIAL MONETARY APPEAL
Brothers of Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Companions of Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M. Companions of Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M. Sir Knights of Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T. Companion Sir Knights of Jackson York Rite College No. 3 Sisters of Fern Leaf Chapter No. 66, O.E.S.
We have just completed a massive project at our Masonic Center in Michigan Center. We had to do the following:
- Clean the entire building 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 now have a more efficient building that we all can be proud of.
COSTLY - YES BUT NECESSARY $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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Masonic Tail Light Stick On Emblems
Cost is $3.00 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, April 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
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Jerry L. Bethel, President
phone: 517-262-0147
George M. Otis, Secretary 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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Call or email
Stephen D. Vining, P.M.
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© 2009-2011 Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Temple Association
Stephen D. Vining P.M., Webmaster
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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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