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Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Trestleboard
Volume No. 13 May 2013 Issue No. 5
George M. Otis P.M., Publisher
Stephen D. Vining P.M., Webmaster
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Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Center
Lodge Blue Room
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Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
Adam W. Wygant
Worshipful Master
517-745-1699
Greetings from the East
Greetings Brother's,
I think spring may finally be here, but not positive. At least buds are opening and grass is greening up. In April we saw 4 brothers receive their Fellowcraft degree, and are looking forward to receiving the 3rd degree in Masonry in the near future.
May is Grand Lodge month, so come to this month's regular communication for a great meal and to get an update on some proposed amendments.
The Happy Bucket continues to be a fun and proud tradition at lodge. We raised nearly $800 last year for our needy children's fund. This fund is used to help needy families at Christmas time. On your next visit I think you will enjoy this event. Come prepared with a buck ready to share what you are happy about.
Brother's we enjoy seeing and hearing from you. If it has been a while, please come back to visit or drop us a line so we know how you are doing.
Please keep the June Strawberry Festival on your radar and stay tuned for opportunities to help with summer children's events.
Fraternal regards,
Adam W. Wygant
Worshipful Master
Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
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MASONIC SHORT TALKS
Frank W. Lutze P.M.
"It's Masons Tonight"
During several of my short talks I spoke of growing up as a son of an 'old school' Mason who never spoke of the Craft to me. I knew my father was a Mason. I had no idea what that meant or what they did but I knew he went to Lodge. As I was reading Masonic poetry I found this poem by Brother Edgar Guest that explains it all
"The Lambskin" By: Edgar Albert Guest (1881-1959) It is not ornamental, the cost is not great, There are other things far more useful, yet truly I state,
Though of all my possessions, there's none can compare,
With that white leather apron, which all Masons wear.
As a young lad I wondered just what it all meant,
When Dad hustled around, and so much time was spent
On shaving and dressing and looking just right,
Until Mother would say: "It's the Masons tonight."
And some winter nights she said: "What makes you go,
Way up there tonight thru the sleet and the snow?
You see the same things every month of the year."
Then Dad would reply: "Yes, I know it, my dear."
"Forty years I have seen the same things, it is true.
And though they are old, they always seem new,
For the hands that I clasp, and the friends that I greet,
Seem a little bit closer each time that we meet."
Years later I stood at that very same door,
With good men and true who had entered before,
I knelt at the altar, and there I was taught
That virtue and honor can never be bought.
That the spotless white lambskin all Masons revere,
If worthily worn grows more precious each year,
That service to others brings blessings untold,
That man may be poor tho surrounded by gold.
I learned that true brotherhood flourishes there,
That enmities fade 'neath the compass and square,
That wealth and position are all thrust aside,
As there on the level men meet and abide.
So, honor the lambskin, may it always remain
Forever unblemished, and free from all stain,
And when we are called to the Great Father's love,
May we all take our place in that Lodge up above.
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CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
George M. Otis P.M.
British Freemasons . .
In almost all of the Jurisdictions of the United States the Volume of the Sacred Law is open at the 133rd Psalm in the First Degree, at the Seventh Chapter of Amos in the second degree and at the Twelfth Chapter of Ecclesiastes in the third degree.
British Freemasons open their Bible in the first degree at Ruth iv:7: "Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the testimony in Israel."
In the second degree, the English use Judges xii:6: "Then said they unto him, Say Now Shibboleth; and he said Sibboleth; for he could not frame to pronounce it right. Then they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan; and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two thousand."
In the third degree the Masons of the British Jurisdiction open the Bible at I Kings vii:13-14: "And King Solomon sent forth and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. He was a Widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and came to King Solomon, and wrought all his work." Various other passages have been used at different times; the account of Abraham's intended sacrifice of Isaac in the first degree; I Kings vi:8, and again at II Chronicles iii:17 in the second degree; and Amos v:25,26 and II Chronicles vi:14,15 (the prayer of King Solomon at the dedication of the Temple) during the third degree.
Part 1 of 3 - The Three Scripture Readings SHORT TALK BULLETIN Vol.9 December, 1931 No.12 The Entered Apprentice Degree: In almost all of the Jurisdictions of the United States the Volume of the Sacred Law is open at the 133rd Psalm in the First Degree, at the Seventh Chapter of Amos in the second degree and at the Twelfth Chapter of Ecclesiastes in the third degree. Whether any of these passage are more appropriate than those almost universally in use in this country is a matter of opinion. Ours have to us the sanctity of long use, the sacredness of the familiar, and he would be a bold man indeed, who would try to change them. Alas, many who would fight vigorously for their retention understand them not; the grasshopper and the almond tree, the plumb line of the Lord and dew of Herman are still sealed mysteries to many Masons, although their interpretation is as beautiful as it is simple. The 133rd Psalm used in an Entered Apprentice's lodge reads as follows: "Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard; that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord Commanded the Blessing, even life for evermore." Unity is an essential in a Masonic Lodge; unity of thought, of intention and of execution. It is but another word for harmony, which Freemasons are taught "is the strength and support of all well regulated institutions, especially this of ours." Dew is nature's blessing where rain is little in quantity, and the dew of Hermon is proverbially heavy. Israel poured precious ointments on the heads of those people honored; that which "went down to skirts of his garments" was evidently great in quantity, significant of the honor paid to Aaron, personification of the high priesthood, representative of the solidity of his group. The whole passage is a glorification of the beauty of brotherly love, which is why it is a part of the entered
Apprentice's Degree, in which the initiate is first introduced to that principle tenet of the Fraternity.
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Stephen D. Vining P.M., Secretary Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Grand Lodge Region No. 4 Regional Grand Lecturer Grand Lodge of Michigan (517) 914-8400  2013 Thursday, May 2nd Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. ~ No Meeting - Lodge Dark ~ Thursday, May 9th Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. Regular Communication, 7:30 p.m. Lodge Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16th Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. ~ No Meeting - Lodge Dark ~ Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st Annual Grand Lodge Session Soaring Eagle Resort Mt. Pleasant, MI Thursday, May 23rd Jackson-Coolidge Masonic Temple Association Board of Trustee's Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
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Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M.
~ No Meeting - Lodge Dark ~
Grand Lodge Week
Thursday, May 30th Jackson Lodge No. 17, F. & A.M. M.M. Degree Practice, 7:00 p.m.
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Lodge Dinner 
Menu To Be Announced 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 David G. Shea P.M., Junior Warden at 517-315-5982 |
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2013 Lodge Officer's
- Worshipful Master - Adam W. Wygant
- Senior Warden - Richard G. Shea P.M.
- Junior Warden - David G. Shea P.M.
- Treasurer - Dale D. Brown P.M.
- Secretary - Stephen D. Vining P.M.
- Chaplain - George M. Otis P.M.
- Senior Deacon - Frank W. Lutze P.M.
- Junior Deacon - Garry L. Gooldy Jr.
- Senior Steward - Eric J. Cole
- Senior Steward - Jeffrey R. Ohneck
- Junior Steward - Robert S. Webb Jr.
- Junior Steward - Andrew S. Marlow
- Steward/Conductor - Eric F. Dwyer
- Steward/Conductor - Martin A. Hemry
- Steward/Conductor - James W. Spink
- Marshal - Lyman S. Robertson Jr. P.M.
- Musician - Tommy R. Amidon P.M.
- Tiler - Lawrence C. Sanford Jr. P.M.
- Education Officer - Lyman S. Robertson Jr. P.M.
- Publisher - George M. Otis P.M.
- Webmaster - Stephen D. Vining P.M.
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Roy Gordon Fink
May 17, 1928 - Born, West Farmington, Ohio
January 2, 1953 - Initiated Ohio Lodge #507
January 30, 1953 - Passed Ohio Lodge #507
March 13, 1953 - Raised Ohio Lodge #507
February 7, 1978 - Affiliated Liberty Lodge #209
December 7, 1995 - Life Membership Liberty Lodge #209
November 4, 1999 - Merged with Jackson Lodge #17
March 13, 2013 - 60 Year Membership Award Jackson #17
April 25, 2013 - Died, Toledo, Ohio
John H. Dolsen
July 5, 1924 - Born, Pontiac, Michigan
January 22, 1958 - Initiated Michigan Lodge #50
April 23, 1958 - Passed Michigan Lodge #50
June 25, 1958 - Raised Michigan Lodge #50
August 8, 1963 - Affiliated Coolidge Lodge #532
May 20, 1998 - Affiliated Metamora-Hadley Lodge #210
May 24, 2004 - Lou B. Windsor Award
July 23, 2009 - 50 Year Membership Award
April 24, 2013 - Died, Jackson, Michigan
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Masonic Degree Schedule
Entered Apprentice Degree ( None Scheduled )
Fellowcraft Degree
Master Mason Degree ( None Scheduled ) |
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Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M. |
Jackson Chapter No. 3
Royal Arch Mason's
Stephen D. Vining, E.H.P. 517-914-8400
Ronald L. Spees, Secretary 517-780-9387
Companions,
It is a great honor to have been elected and installed as the 166th High Priest of Jackson Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons for the ensuing year.
(Historical note of Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M.)
In point of continuous existence, Jackson Chapter is the oldest Masonic organization in the city of Jackson, having originated under a dispensation granted by Deputy Grand High Priest Jos. K. Stapleton, of Baltimore, Md., on February 8, 1847, with Czar Jones, High Priest, Paul B. Ring, King, and Benj. Porter, Scribe. The first meeting for work was held March 31, 1847. On Sept. 10, 1847, the Grand Chapter of Ohio granted a charter. This foreign charter was superseded by one granted by the Michigan Grand Chapter in 1874. Jackson Chapter, No. 3, united with No. 1, of Detroit, and No. 2, of Niles, to form the Grand Chapter of Michigan in January, 1848.
Yours in Capitular Masonry,
Stephen D. Vining
Excellent High Priest
Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M.
Calendar for May 2013 Wednesday, May 8th Jackson Chapter No. 3, R.A.M. Stated Convocation, 7:30 p.m. | Will Open & Close In Council This Month |
High Priest - Stephen D. Vining
King - Michael E. Hicks, PHP
Scribe - Marcus U. Blue, Jr
Treasurer - Dale D. Brown, PHP
Secretary - Ronald L. Spees, PHP
Captain of the Host - George M. Otis
Principle Sojourner - Thomas E. Royce, PHP
Royal Arch Captain - Michael J. Conn, PHP
Master of the 3rd Veil - Frank W. Lutze
Master of the 2nd Veil - Jeffrey R. Ohneck
Master of the 1st Veil - Robert S. Webb
Sentinel - Adam W. Wygant, PHP
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Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M.
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Jackson Council No. 32
Royal and Select Master's
Adam W. Wygant
Thrice Illustrious Master
517-745-1699
Adam W. Wygant
Recorder
517-745-1699
Calendar for May 2013
Wednesday, May 8th
Jackson Council No. 32, R. & S.M.
Stated Assembly, 7:30 p.m.
| Will Open & Close In Council This Month |
Thrice Illustrious Master - Adam W. Wygant, TIM
Deputy Master - Stephen D. Vining
Pr. Conductor of the Work - Marcus U. Blue, Jr., PTIM
Treasurer - Thomas E. Royce, PTIM
Recorder - Adam W. Wygant
Captain of the Guard - George M. Otis
Conductor of Council - Michael E. Hicks, PTIM
Steward - Michael J. Conn, PTIM
Sentinel - Ronald L. Spees, PTIM
Chaplain - Dale D. Brown, PTIM
Marshall - Vacant
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Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
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Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
S.K. Ronald L. Spees, Eminent Commander
517-780-9387
S.K. Michael E. Hicks, Recorder
517-787-8438
Thank you for electing me Commander of Jackson Commandery #9 for the next year. I appreciate the confidence you have shown in me by electing me to the office of Commander. I pledge to do my best in learning the ritual and tactics of my office. I will also do my best to be gracious and humble.
Thank you to each and every Sir Knight who was elected or appointed to an office for the next year. I appreciate that you have made the commitment to hold an office. We have excellent Sir Knight holding offices. As a result, I am sure we will have a good year.
Thank you to the Grand Installing Staff composed of Lloyd A Darling, KYCH, PC (Grd Installing Officer), Cortland C Rule, GC, PC (Grd Marshall), Tommy A Amidon, PGC (Grd Prelate) and Michael E Hicks (Grd Recorder). The Grand Installing Staff performed the installation with distinction.
As you know, Jackson Commandery #9 is your Commandery. I hope all Sir Knights who attend a Commandery Drill Corps or Conclave finds value in their attendance. At our Drill Corps Meeting on Monday 13 May 2013, I would like to discuss our goals and develop a calendar for the next year. Please come ready for such discussion.
Yours in Brotherly Love,
Sir Knight Ron
Calendar for May 2013
Monday, May 13th
Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
Drill Corp, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 20th
Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
Stated Conclave, 7:30 p.m.
Potluck with Ladies, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 27th
Jackson Commandery No. 9, K.T.
| Memorial Day - No Meeting |
JACKSON COMMANDERY #9 KNIGHTS TEMPLER
2013 - 2014 OFFICERS
Commander - S.K. Ronald L. Spees
Generalisimo - S.K. Theodore E. Welch, P.C.
Captain General - S.K. Lloyd A. Darling, P.C.
Senior Warden - S.K. Paul M. Tarr Jr., P.C.
Junior Warden - S.K. Adam W. Wygant, P.C.
Prelate - S.K. Tommy R. Amidon, P.G.C.
Treasurer - S.K. Harry E. Green, P.C.
Recorder - S.K. Michael E. Hicks
Standard Bearer - S.K. Dale D. Brown
Sword Bearer - S.K. Stephen D. Vining
Warder - S.K. Michael J. Conn, P.C.
Sentinel - S.K. Lewis M. Woodard, P.C.
1st Guard - S.K. Thomas E. Royce
2nd Guard - S.K. George M. Otis
3rd Guard - S.K. Marcus U. Blue, P.C.
1st Hermit - S.K. Thomas E. Royce
2nd Hermit - S.K. Theodore E. Welch, P.C.
3rd Hermit - S.K. Lloyd A. Darling, P.C.
Director of Orders - S.K. Cortland C. Rule, G.C., P.C.
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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, May 17th, 2013
Stated Assembly, 7:30 p.m.
Order of York Degree
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
Calendar for 2013
Friday, January 18th, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15th, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17th, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 20th, 2013 @ 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
May 2013
Tuesday, May 7th
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21st
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.
Renee Brock, Mother Advisor
517-240-0962
Calendar for the month of
May 2013
Tuesday, May 14th
Stated Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 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 the
fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.:
Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
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Frank W. Lutze, President
phone: 517-212-1857
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 jhchalfant@att.net 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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