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Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Trestleboard
Volume No. 12 August 2012 Issue No. 8
George M. Otis P.M., Publisher
Stephen D. Vining P.M., Webmaster
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Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
Greeting's From The East
Brethren, Even in the DARKness, there is LIGHT! This is how I feel as I look back since my last letter in June when I spoke to you of my plans while our Lodge went Dark for the summer months. Since that time we have held two separate Master Mason Degree nights, one of which was along with our Brethren from Brooklyn Lodge #169. What a GREAT night this was working side by side with another Lodge on one of the most important nights in a Brothers progress! Once again I was reminded of how applicable the ritual is to our daily lives as I presented the working tools to 5 newly obligated Master Masons with Brethren from not only our two Lodges but visitors from far and wide in attendance. A society of friends and Brothers INDEED! As I look back on this year so far and all of the things our Lodge has accomplished, I can't help but smile. I am surrounded by such a supportive, hard working group of men whom none of this would be possible if it weren't for them. And I feel we are only getting warmed up! This is something that has been years in the making, the designs laid out on the Trestleboard years before I myself stood for the first time in the Northeast Corner. Along the way, we have lost some of our fellow travelers. For some, we have laid a sprig of acacia down on the altar, for others it was time to attend to their obligations outside of the Lodge. There's a group still out there though that we have lost touch with and know not why. Something is keeping them from their Blue Lodge and from their friends and Brothers. It is to them that I want to dedicate the remainder of this year to. Perhaps you might be one of those Brothers yourself reading this right now. I urge you to contact myself or someone that you were close to when you were more active and let us know what we can do for you. This has been an exciting time to be a Mason and we'd love to have you come back and be a part of it! So Mote it Be! Lyman S. Robertson Jr. Worshipful Master 517-499-3330 |
MASONIC SHORT TALKS
Frank W. Lutze P.M.
 
"I see you've traveled some" As I stood in the lobby of a hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina the doorman approached me and said, "I've traveled a rough and rugged path and was set upon by three roughens." I began to respond and he pointed to the Scottish Rite ball cap that I wore and smiled. We spoke for a few minutes and parted. As I checked into a hotel in Urbana, Illinois the young woman behind the counter said, "My uncle is a Mason too." As I met a vendor in my lobby his handshake revealed that he was a Brother. Our hands separated and my eye caught a ring that identified him as a Noble of the Shrine. As checked into a hotel in Troy, Michigan the young man behind the counter said, "I see you're a traveling man too." As I turned in the keys to my rental car in Albany, New York the young man behind the counter said, "I see you are a Mason. How do I join?" As the elevator doors opened to take me to the top of William Penn's statue above the city hall building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the operator looked at me and said, "Hello Hiram." Before I could respond he was gone. As I shook hands with a steel supplier that I had done business with for several years he said, "Hello Brother." On his right hand was a Square and Compasses ring. As I entered my car after the graveside service for my wife's sister, the funeral director approached me, pointed to the Square and Compasses on the back of my car and said, "I see you've traveled some." I have many special memories of my Masonic journey but the memories of these greetings by an unknown Brother, when I least expected it, warms my heart.  I See You've Traveled Some
Wherever you may chance to be;
wherever you may roam:
far away in foreign lands
or just at Home, Sweet Home;
It always gives you pleasure,
it makes your heart strings hum
just to hear the words of cheer -
"I see you've traveled some."
When you get the brother's greeting
and he takes you by the hand,
it thrills you with a feeling
you cannot understand.
You feel that bond of brotherhood;
that tie that's sure to come
when you hear him say in a friendly way,
"I see you've traveled some."
And if you are a stranger
in a strange land, all alone
If fate has left you stranded,
dead broke and far from home,
if a stranger stops and takes your hand,
it thrills you - makes you dumb,
when he says with a grip of fellowship,
"I see you've traveled some."
And when your final summons comes
to take a last long trip.
Adorned with Lambskin Apron white
and gems of fellowship.
The Tiler at the Golden Gate
with square and rule and plumb
will size up your deeds and say "Walk in,
I see you've traveled some." (author unknown) |
Chaplain's Corner
George M. Otis P.M.
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What makes a Masonic Brother? Someone who cares for his Blue Lodge first and foremost.
Someone who cares for his Brothers and is always willing to help him with his work, especially if he desires to proceed through the Line of Officers.
Someone who pays attention to a Brother and makes an effort to get to know him for the man that he is when he first walks through our doors. What he cares about, his work, his ambitions, his home, his family, etc.
Someone who cares enough to try to memorize his parts that he is assigned, he might not always succeed but he makes the effort.
Someone who stays in contact with the Brothers, and keeps up with the Brothers welfare who cannot attend because of illness or age.
Someone who will vindicate another Brothers character behind his back as well as before his face. This is one a lot of Brothers forget about. Remember this was part of your obligation that you took at the altar when you became a Master Mason.
Someone who CARES, Someone LIKE YOU, Brother!
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Worshipful Brother Donald J. French P.M.
Born on August 23, 1925
Durand, Michigan
Died on July 14, 2012
Jackson, Michigan
Entered Apprentice Degree - March 8, 1955
Pleasant Lake Lodge #185
Fellowcraft Degree - March 15, 1955
Pleasant Lake Lodge #185
Master Mason Degree - April 12, 1955
Pleasant Lake Lodge #185
Worshipful Master - Pleasant Lake Lodge #185
Life Membership - September 1, 1996
Pleasant Lake Lodge #185
Secretary - 1997 to 2001
Pleasant Lake Lodge #185
Merged - April 12, 2001
Springport Lodge #284
Affiliated - April 7, 2003
Jackson Lodge #17
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Masonic Degree Schedule
Entered Apprentice Degree ( None in August )
Fellowcraft Degree
Master Mason Degree (None in August) Master Mason Degree
Thursday, July 26, 2012 Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Brooklyn Lodge No. 169, F. & A.M.
(Back Row) Bro. Robert Mitchell, Brooklyn Lodge No. 169 Bro. Martin Hemry, Jackson Lodge No. 17 Wor. Bro. Lyman Robertson Jr. W.M., Jackson Lodge No. 17 (Front Row) Bro. David Kennedy, Brooklyn Lodge No. 169 Bro. James Spink, Jackson Lodge No. 17 Bro. Eric Dwyer, Jackson Lodge No. 17 |
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Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Center
Lodge Blue Room
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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  2012 Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Lodge is Dark Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. will visit Napoleon Lodge No. 301, F. & A.M. Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Stated Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9th, 2012 Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Lodge is Dark Thursday, August 16th, 2012 Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Lodge is Dark Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Temple Association Board of Trustee's Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
Officer Meeting following MTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30th, 2012 Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Lodge is Dark Lodge will be Dark during July and August
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Lodge Dinner 
No Meals Scheduled In July & August Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Regular Communication. Come to lodge and enjoy the fellowship, dinner and meeting. All for a $5.00 donation to the Stewards Fund. Contact Richard G. Shea P.M., Junior Warden 517-414-2757 or you can email him at [email protected] |
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2012 Line of Officer's
- Lyman S. Robertson Jr, Worshipful Master
- Adam W. Wygant, Senior Warden
- Richard G. Shea PM, Junior Warden
- Dale D. Brown PM, Treasurer
- Stephen D. Vining PM, Secretary
- George M. Otis PM, Chaplain
- David G. Shea PM, Senior Deacon
- David R. Brown, Junior Deacon
- Eric J. Cole, Steward
- Andrew S. Marlow, Steward
- Jeffrey R. Ohneck, Steward
- Robert S. Webb Jr, Steward
- Garry L. Gooldy Jr, Conductor
- Frank W. Lutze PM, Marshal
- Lawrence C. Sanford PM, Tiler
- Tommy R. Amidon PM, Musician
- 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
Royal Arch Mason's
Adam W. Wygant, E.H.P. 517-745-1699
Ronald L. Spees, Secretary 517-780-9387
High Priest - Adam W. Wygant
King - Dale D. Brown PHP
Scribe - Marcus U. Blue, Jr
Treasurer - Dale D. Brown PHP
Secretary - Ronald L. Spees PHP
Captain of the Host - Stephen D. Vining
Principle Sojourner - Thomas E. Royce PHP
Royal Arch Captain - Michael E. Hicks PHP
Master of the 3rd Veil - Frank W. Lutze
Master of the 2nd Veil - David R. Brown
Master of the 1st Veil - Robert S. Webb
Sentinel - George M. Otis
Chapter will be Dark
in July and August
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Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M.
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Jackson Council No. 32
Royal and Select Master's
Michael E. Hicks, T.I.M.
517-787-8438
Adam W. Wygant, Recorder
517-745-1699
Thrice Illustrious Master - Michael E. Hicks
Deputy Master - Dale D. Brown, PTIM
Pr. Conductor of the Work - Marcus U. Blue, Jr., PTIM
Treasurer - Thomas E. Royce, PTIM
Recorder - Adam W. Wygant
Captain of the Guard - Stephen D. Vining
Conductor of Council - Ronald L. Spees, PTIM
Steward - Vacant
Sentinel - George M. Otis
Chaplain - Thomas E. Royce, PTIM
Marshall - Vacant
Council will be Dark
in July and August
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Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
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Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
Lloyd C. Darling PC, Eminent Commander
517-795-3694
Michael E. Hicks, Recorder
517-787-8438
Commander - SK Lloyd A. Darling,KTCH, P.C.
Generalisimo - SK James H. Blauvelt, KTCH, P.C.
Captain General - SK Adam W. Wygant, P.C.
Sr. Warden - SK Paul M. Tarr Jr., P.C.
Jr. Warden - SK Ronald L. Spees
Prelate - SK Tommy R. Amidon, KTCH, P.G.C.
Treasurer - SK Harry E. Green, P.C.
Recorder - SK Michael E. Hicks
Standard Bearer - SK Richard E. Ward, P.C.
Sword Bearer - SK Stephen D. Vining
Warder - SK Kenneth D. Chandler, P.C.
Sentinel - SK Lewis M. Woodard, P.C.
1 Guard - SK Kenneth L. Sheffer, P.C.
2 Guard - SK David R. Brown
3 Guard - SK Marcus U. Blue, P.C.
1 Hermit - SK Thomas E. Royce
2 Hermit - SK Lloyd A. Darling,KTCH, P.C.
3 Hermit - SK Theodore E. Welch, P.C.
Director of Orders - SK Cortland C. Rule, G.D.C., P.C.
Director of Orders - SK Richard E. Ward, P.C.
Commandery will be Dark
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Jackson York Rite College No. 3 |
Jackson York Rite College No. 3, Y.R.S.C.
William B. Kesterson, Governor
517-262-6506
Timothy C. Forche, Secretary
517-676-5157
Next Meeting Date
Friday, September 21st, 2012
Stated Assembly 7:30 p.m.
Please wear tuxedo.
2012-2013 Officers
William B. Kesterson - Governor
Michael E. Hicks - Deputy Governor
Stephen D. Vining - Chancellor
Theodore R. Welch - Treasurer
Timothy C. Forche - Secretary
Thomas E. Royce - Primate
William L. Leonard - Preceptor
Lloyd A. Darling - Seneschal
Paul M. Tarr, Jr. - Marshall
Barry L. Chapman - Sentinel
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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
August 2012
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
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
August 2012
Tuesday, August 14th
Stated Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28th
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
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Chart of York Rite Masonic Degrees
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Masonic Tail Light Stick On Emblems
Cost is $3.00 per set of Masonic emblems,
$5.00 per set of silver Past Master emblems and
$6.00 per set of gold Past Master emblems.
Contact Brother George Otis P.M.
Phone: 517-262-9862
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Masonic Emblem available in Silver only.
Past Master Emblem available in Silver or Gold |
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Temple Board Contact Information
Temple Board Meetings will be held on:
Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 25, 2012 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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Weekly Euchre Club
Every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m.
The Euchre Club at the Masonic Center is looking for substitutes for the current card season. If you are interested in filling in just show up on any Monday night and play cards.
The Euchre Club is also looking for card players to form teams for next years Euchre Club. If you are interested you can contact Jason Chalfant at 517-764-4608 or email him at [email protected] for more info.
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Masonic Center Fund Raising
Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Temple Association
The Temple Board would like any input you might have on ideas for fund raising events. If you have any ideas or would like to help we ask that you contact either Jerry Bethel at 517-262-0147 or George Otis at 517-262-9862.
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SPECIAL MONETARY APPEAL
To All The Brethren of Jackson Lodge 17 and Masonic Bodies.
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Again we find ourselves asking for assistance in paying off the loan that we owe to Jackson Lodge 17.
The loan was made to help pay off what the Temple Board used to
cover the cost of the Massive Clean-up that was done way back in January, 2011.
While we did get some money from the bodies and individuals, it was only $7,400.00 and we still owe more than $72,600.00
PLEASE, contribute as liberally as you can without material injury to yourself or family!
Thank you!
Make your checks out to:
Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Temple Association
355 Napoleon Road
Michigan Center, Michigan 49254-1264
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Stephen D. Vining P.M., Webmaster
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