PineCastle Lodge #368 Digital TrestleBoard
August 2009
Worshipful Master Worshipful Master David Garavano
Here we are in mid summer. Hope our Brothers are doing well and staying healthy. Pine Castle Lodge is working hard and many improvements are taking place.
 
Last month we initiated five new brothers into the fraternity! Brothers Jack Calo, George Anthony Guffey, Severo Riestra, Thomas Lee Olinger and Zeb Olinger. A pat on the back for Brother Michael Diaz, the degree master and his team of brothers consisting of many of our new Master Masons. Great Job Brother Diaz.
 
There will be a Fellow Craft Degree on the 12th of this month with Brother Art Johnson, Senior Deacon, at the helm. The brothers that are advancing are; John Craig Hahn, John Cody Hahn, Thomas Kensella, Nicholas Mahon, and Francois Mignon. Come on out and enjoy the evening.
Our new District Deputy Grand Master will be paying us a visit on the 2nd of next month. I hope you will be able to be here in support of your Lodge.

David Garavano, Worshipful Master 
From the South
Junior Warden
My Brothers, where has the year gone?
 
This Month we will have a Fellow Craft Degree with light refreshments afterwards. On the 22nd we will have our monthly family breakfast so please come on out and enjoy great food and fellowship.
 
Looking ahead, on September 2nd we will be enjoying the Official Visit of our District Deputy Grand Master Chet King and his Committeemen. There will be a supper prior to the meeting. Come on out! Support your Lodge and find out what's going on in Florida Masonry.
Randy White, Junior Warden
From the Secretary
Secretary
My Brothers I have sent out the late dues notices to those that are 6 months in arrears for their dues. I don't want to appear to be a nag but this is an obligation that you took upon yourself. Last year Grand Lodge would have shown a positive growth if it had not been for the suspension for non payment of dues. Remember all the hard work you put into becoming a Mason and the excitement and reason that caused you to become a Master Mason. My Brothers Masonry is still a very important part of our lives and with the turmoil that is affecting each of us we need to remain strong. Our Communities and our Country needs us to remember our commitment and to understand the importance of the obligations that we made. Please don't be a no show on our membership roster next year.

Burt Brim, PDDGM, Secretary 
Order of the Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star 
Even though we are dark for the summer, life goes on.
The Chapter Rob Morris celebration this year will be a District get together at Orlando Chapter #131 on the 29th of August at 6:00 PM. The Chapters in the district will furnish the meat and those planning to attend are asked to bring a covered dish. I am looking forward to a large turnout from Pine Castle Chapter.

Ric Murdock, Worthy Matron 
Rainbow Assembly #6
Rainbow Assembly #6 
I want to thank the Brothers of Pine Castle lodge for their assistance and support.
 
Congratulations are in order to Colleen Parnell who received scholarship assistance and Heather Hunt who was appointed the new Grand Representative to Maryland and New Mexico at our Grand Assembly in June.
 
Things generally slow down during the summer months but your support and financial assistance are still needed. We are now in the process of getting ready for next years Grand Assembly. We will have fundraisers, concentrating on our ritual, service projects and earning our merit awards. Our only meeting in August will be on the 2nd at 3PM, please note the time change.
 
Mom Norma would like to remind everyone that we are collecting items for our military. The complete list of needs is on our bulletin board and on our website HERE. Please collect items over the summer and bring to the Lodge in October.
Colleen Parnell, Worthy Advisor
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
August 5th - Stated Communication 7:30pm
August 6th & 7th - Grand Lodge Southeastern Conference in Orlando
August 8th - Jr. Grand Warden Homecoming
August 12th - Fellow Craft Degree 7:30pm
August 12th - School of Instruction @ Orange #36
August 17th - DDGM Visit @ Composite
August 19th - Stated Communication 7:30pm
August 20th - DDGM Visit @ Winter Garden
August 22nd - Family Breakfast
August 26th - School of Instruction @ Orange #36
August 27th - DDGM Visit @ St. Cloud
August 29th - Rob Morris Celebration
 
check the calendar on the website for updated info.
 
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