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The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

The rededication of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial’s Cornerstone—a National Masonic Event February 20th, 2023

CORNERSTONE EVENT

Join brothers from around the world on February 20th, 2023 to re-dedicate the cornerstone of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

The Memorial is a National Historic Landmark that stands as American Freemasonry’s vital tribute to George Washington and the values of freedom.

Each year, thousands of museum guests visit the Memorial to learn about Washington and Freemasonry, and to become inspired by the great heritage left to us by the Father of our Country... and our nation’s foremost Freemason.

The original celebration of the cornerstone was a national Masonic event. Over 10,000 Freemasons attended the Memorial’s cornerstone laying in 1923.

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The rededication of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial’s Cornerstone—a National Masonic Event February 20th, 2023

In 2023, Masons will gather again at the Memorial to witness the re cornerstone. "This is a very special time and place," explains M.W. Bro. Scott Thomas, Past Grand Master of Arizona, who is currently serving as Third Vice President on the Memorial's Board. "The re 1923 cornerstone ceremony is a tremendous opportunity for all Masons to have on public display the admiration, respect and sincere esteem that we have for Bro. George Washington. In the Memorial's history of events and happenings, I believe this exemplification will stand out for many years to come."

The time is now to celebrate the Memorial’s timeless legacy. Please join us in February 2023 and become part of our second century of making history.

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The rededication of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial’s Cornerstone—a National Masonic Event February 20th, 2023

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meetings and Tours:

Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19, 2023

We welcome Lodges and other Masonic groups to attend and participate. Beginning Friday, February 17, through Sunday, February 19, Lodges that wish to hold a meeting in the Memorial may reserve time slots within the Memorial. Popular speakers such as Mark Tabbert and Shawn Eyer will be available to provide an appropriate message upon request.

Parade and Cornerstone Rededication Event Monday, February 20, 2023

The Grand Lodge of Arizona has registered to participate in the parade from historic Old Town Alexandria up to the Memorial’s beautiful grounds. The Parade steps off at 1:30 p.m.. Any Arizona brother who wishes to be in the parade formation should contact Roger Biede. The Rededication Ceremony takes place at 3:30 p.m. All individuals attending the events of February 20, 2023, should register on our website.

Annual Washington’s Birthday Gala — Wednesday, February 22, 2023

This elegant formal event will, as always, include a reception in Memorial Hall, entertainment in the Theater, and a Gala Banquet in the Grand Masonic Hall.

How To Register

Visit www.gwmemorial.org/2023 to register for any or all of the above events.

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On December 27th, the Feast of St. John the Evangelist was held at the Phoenix Masonic Temple.

WBro. Jaime Lamb, keynote speaker of the feast, spoke about the changing face of Freemasonry in the United States and the “dawn of this new Masonic Renaissance” as he puts it “..there’s been an explosion of Masonic literature books, journals, magazine's, academic papers, blogs all these have been propelling the rapid advancement of Masonic thought, mostly by highlighting the philosophical, esoteric and contemplative aspects of the craft..”. He goes on to say “men are now coming to the Fraternity on a quest for meaning and purpose; intellectual stimulation and philosophical engagement; esoteric knowledge and spiritual fulfillment…..They seek to realize their inner potential, to plumb the depths of life’s mysteries, and to develop their character by means of our ancient profession.”. So how do we do this? Bro. Jaimie says “we should strive to make our ritual as impactful and transformational as possible…….seek to engage as many of the 5 senses as possible

effectively communicating our mysteries.”.

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Feast of St. John the Evangelist

Most Worshipful Jim Baker spoke about how the diversity of Freemasonry gives us strength and allows us to connect with men from every background.

The event was presented by Acacia Lodge No. 42, Prometheus Lodge No. 87 and Ascension Lodge No. 89.

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M.W. Rex R. Hutchens

Grand Master of Arizona, 2006

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Brethren, Friends, and Family,

In 2022, the Masonic Charities of Arizona approved 33 grants totaling $73,000 to worthy organizations throughout Arizona. These 501c3 charitable organizations provide much needed services to their communities all over Arizona. Those services include Veteran assistance, Domestic abuse shelters, child learning disabilities, training and assistance for people with special needs, support for soldiers abroad, adult literacy programs and personal hygiene kits for the working poor and homeless.

We are able to award these grants from the income of our investment fund, lodge and personal donations and support from Grand Lodge. In order to keep up with the desire to expand our grant distribution to more organizations and communities around the State we ask for your help.

We have registered with the Amazon Smile Foundation. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization selected by their customers. For Amazon customers to select the Masonic Charities of Arizona to receive these donations go to http://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2746389 to automatically select us. Or you can go to http://smile.amazon.com and you will be prompted to select a charity. Now you are ready to shop and support the Masonic Charities of Arizona.

The Board of Directors of the Masonic Charities of Arizona extends our appreciation to all of you for your support.

Fraternally, Roger Biede III Secretary, Masonic Charities of Arizona www.masoniccharitiesaz.com Rcbthree@hotmail.com

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2022 Grant Recipients

Masonic Charities of Arizona

The purpose of Masonic Charities of Arizona is to assist those organizations throughout the state, engaged in relieving human suffering of any kind, which are dependent upon contributions from the public to accomplish their mission. We are proud to announce the 45 recipients of this years Grant Program from all around the state of Arizona:

• New Song Center for Grieving Children

• Suzy Foundation

• Arizona Assoc. for Foster & Adoptive Parents

• Threaded Together

• Treasures 4 Teachers

• Compassion Connect Arizona

• Family Promise AZ

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona

• Never Alone Inc.

• Northland Family Help Center

• Coalition for Compassion and Justice

• People Who Care

• Read Better, Be Better

• Bridging AZ Furniture Bank

• Gila House Save Haven

• Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona

• Gabriel’s Angels

• Armer Foundation for Kids

• Manzanita Outreach

• Hope Women’s Center

• The Joy Bus Diner

• A Stepping Stone Foundation

• Art of Love

• The Child Language Center

• Corbin’s Legacy

• Youth On Their Own

• Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children

• Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship

• Prescott Area Shelter Services

• New Life Center

• Holbrook First Step Workshop

• Soldier’s Best Friend

• Operation Enduring Gratitude

• Control Alt Delete

• Square and Compass Clinic

• Hospice of Yuma

• Upward for Children with Disabilities

• Hope Community Services

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Yuma Lodge No. 17 and RW Michael Dale visit Scottsdale 43 for their dual Entered Apprentice Degree!

Travellers

Arizona Lodge No. 2 visits Scottsdale 43 for a dual Entered Apprentice degree!

Paradise Valley Silver Trowel No. 29 visits Research Lodge No. 1

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On The Level

Where Masons share stories of their masonic journey

My Grandfather spoke to me in a Dream Chadwick Burks is member of Sun City Lodge No. 72 and vividly remembers how he was led to Freemasonry “I actually had a dream...and it was from my Grandfather, and he’s passed away of course..and he told me that I needed to go investigate Masonry”. Chad was in his 20’s when this happened, in the late 90’s—before the internet was available for research. “You must understand, my grandfather died, he was murdered actually...I was very, very, young and I have very vague memories of my grandfather….and I had no idea he was a mason…..I knew there was a Masonic Lodge that was real close to me. I actually walked to the masonic lodge from my apartment….and I said (to the Secretary) this might sound crazy, I don’t know what you guys are or what you do, but I had a dream my grandfather told me I needed to be a mason. And he goes—’no, it’s not crazy at all’”.

You can hear the full story and a lot more conversation by listening to the full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/on-the-level-297954005/onthelevel91chadwick-burks-the-dream-of-freemasonry?in=on-the-level-297954005/sets/onthe-level

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Arizona Masons in the Military

Arizona Masons in the Military highlight and honors Arizona Masons who have served in the Military. Send us a photo of you in Uniform (old or new). If you are currently serving, please tell us your current branch, rank, designation & lodge. If you are a veteran—or if you want to highlight a brother who has passed but served, please send as a photo in uniform along with the branch served, rank at exit, lodge and some notes about time in the military. Thank you for your service!

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Thank you for your Service!

Bryan Cooper-Keeble, shortly after joining the RAF in 1953.

Brother Bryan Cooper-Keeble served in the Royal Air Force from 1953-1957, mostly at Tŷ Croes Military station on the Isle of Anglesey. As an aircraftsman, he was assigned to a launch and tracking unit; loading missiles onto a launching pad & tracking the missiles with Radar. After the service, he worked for EMI in the UK where he built one of the first color TV Camera systems for the BBC. He was transferred to the states while working for Honeywell on aircraft systems for Boeing, Lockheed and Douglass. Brother Bryan was originally raised in Tranquillus Lodge No. 5912 in London, England and became a member of Paradise Valley Lodge No. 61, now Paradise Valley Silver Trowel No. 29. He is a past Grand Royal Patron, Order of the Amaranth and also served as a Deputy Grand Secretary under Grand Secretary George Stablein.

Brother Wayne Thatcher joined the US Navy in August of 2005. After graduating from the Navy’s nuclear power training program, he was assigned to the Reactor Department on the USS Nimitz CVN-68, a nuclear powered aircraft carrier stationed in San Diego, CA. He was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2011, he completed his service as a Nuclear Machinist Mate First Class Petty Officer, having received both the Surface Warfare and Air Warfare pins, and four Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals. In his civilian life, Brother Wayne went on to work for APS as an auxiliary operator at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, Arizona. Most recently, he moved to the APS Balancing Authority within the Energy Control center where he was recently promoted to a Supervisor of APS’s portion of the Bulk Electric System/Grid. Bro. Wayne is a member of Acacia Lodge No. 42 and is the Orator for the Phoenix Valley of the Scottish Rite, Lodge of Perfection.

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Wayne Thatcher, 2010. On the flight deck of the USS Nimitz.

This month, we share an excerpt from the December, 2022 Trestleboard of

Wisdom

A viewpoint on Freemasonry.

The majority of our membership derives its satisfaction by simply belonging. Most Masons do not feel a need to attend Lodge meetings or to be “active” in the life of our fraternity in order to reap the benefits of membership. It is easy to conclude that this type of passive participation is a serious problem. We lament the fact that so few seem interested enough to attend meetings, and even fewer are ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

At the same time, we must never lose sight of the fact that the primary goal of Freemasonry in making Master Masons is to challenge men to achieve moral and ethical excellence in life and start him on his own Personal Spiritual Journey. This is why the Ceremonies of the degrees of Symbolic Masonry are the bedrock of Freemasonry. By the time a man becomes a Master Mason, the vision and the expectations are/should be crystal clear!

At that point, he is ushered to where he belongs – on the streets of life. It is there where his Masonry will make a difference. “In the long run,” writes James Fallows, the author of More Like Us, “a society’s strength depends on the way that ordinary people voluntarily behave.” This has been the message of Freemasonry down through the centuries. And it’s our message to men today. It is what’s inside a man that determines how he thinks and acts every day of his life, and that’s what our fraternity is all about.

We must never allow ourselves to forget that it is the Masonic message, planted deep within a man that makes him a Mason. Not the attending of meetings; The holding of office ; Not having accolades piled upon him. We are concerned about how he lives on Main Street, not how many times he attends lodge meetings. The power of Freemasonry rests in the mysterious fact that once a man has received the Light, he can never forget what is expected of him by, most importantly, himself!!

…...from an Individual Masons Perspective

Adapted by V.W. Bro. Norman McEvoy from a paper by Francis G. Paul 33* Northern Light, May 1990

Reproduced from Masonic Bulletin October 1990, Vol. LIII No. 2

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Copper Post, January 2023 © 2023 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication 19 How to use Grandview Visit Grandview to: • View a lodge directory • Change your contact info • See Grand Lodge notices How do I login to Grandview? • Go to the Grand Lodge web page and click “Login to Grandview” on the front page in the upper right (Azmasons.org). • Enter your lodge number • Enter your Member ID (lower left corner of dues card or ask the Secretary) • Enter your Last Name (case sensitive) • Click on “Check Membership Status” • Enter your email address • Enter a password (at least 8 characters) • Confirm by entering your password again. • Click on Submit You are now ready to login and access your own personal record in Grandview. Please keep your email, mailing address and phone number up to date.
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Masonic License Plates

Masonic License Plates for the state of Arizona are available from azmvdnow.gov. The initial cost is $25 for the specialty plate and $25 for personalization. Almost 70% ($17) of the fee goes to charities supported by Arizona Masons.

AZMVDNOW is the authorized service website for the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. You can order online by clicking here

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Whisper Wise Counsel

In the Master Mason degree, we are assigned a duty, that we will whisper wise counsel into the ear of an errant brother, which is such a beautiful sentiment that I can’t help but believe most of us don’t truly understand the ramifications of it. This is such an important duty that many jurisdictions claim it as one of the duties of the chaplain, situated as he is on the immediate left of the Worshipful Master, and for this reason it is generally understood that this position is filled by an active Past Master of the lodge, who is best in a position to give advice as needed to a new Worshipful Master. In light of this, perhaps we should spend a few moments reflecting on the full meaning of this duty.

There are many parts to this particular duty, which I will attempt to break down as simply as possible. First, to whisper. Before I tell you how important this is, I should admit up front that I fail miserably at it. My friends, if they’re being generous, would describe me as having a loud mouth. I shudder to think of what they would tell you if they are not feeling generous. To whisper, for me, is to actively fight my natural inclination to shout loudly when I see an injustice, to choose only those words that create the proper meaning in a positive way, and to tell it directly to those who most need to hear it, or are in the best position to change something. This, to me, comes at a great cost; as a writer and an entertainer, I am rather verbose, and want my writings read by everyone. Hopefully, you have already conquered the first challenge better than I, but if not I encourage you to add being quiet to your list of virtues to meditate on.

Wise counsel requires that the information we pass on is both helpful and intelligent. If I were to explain the whole of Masonic history to you, that may be wisdom, but it is not counsel. By the same argument, if I recommend that you come to lodge in the nude (excepting the apron, which is the proper dress of a Mason), that is definitely counsel, but far from wise. Wise counsel, therefore, requires not only giving advice, but to give intelligent advice that can be used to help correct the current situation.

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Whisper Wise Counsel

Generally, I try to avoid giving unsolicited advice, because it never seems to end well, however our duties do not allow us that option for a brother. We are specifically charged to watch our brothers, to hold them accountable for their actions, and to help them to be better. In short, we ARE our brothers’ keepers.

Ask yourself this difficult question: if you saw a brother about to commit a crime, would you try to stop them? It is not a rhetorical question, please send me an e-mail with your answer and your reasoning.

Of course, we all want to say “Yes, absolutely, I would try to stop my brother from erring.” Sitting behind the comfort of a keyboard, it is so easy for me to say that I would, without a doubt. Out there, in the real world, the story may be different. Maybe it is too embarrassing for me to say something, or I don’t feel I have the right to correct them because, after all I’ve made plenty of mistakes too, or maybe I was just too tired so I turned the other way instead of helping. There are so many easy excuses, because it’s so much easier to just stay out of it.

Where do you draw the line? If you saw a brother about to murder someone, I feel safe that all of us would intervene, but what if it wasn’t something so obviously wrong? What if it was a brother stealing from work, or cheating on his wife, or just jaywalking? Just how far does your obligation extend?

Freemasonry teaches us in a different way than we are used to; instead of treating us like we’re children, and presenting pure, easy to follow examples, it knows that we are adults, and so presents us with situations where there are not any clear answers, and then challenges us to discover what the answers are within the framework of our own morality. It seems intentionally designed to force us to be better men!

Bro. Adam Thayer is the Junior Warden of Lancaster Lodge No 54 in Lincoln (NE) and the Worshipful Master of Oliver Lodge No. 38 in Seward (NE). He’s an active member of the Scottish Rite, and Knight Master of the Lincoln Valley Knights of Saint Andrew. Adam serves on the Education Committee of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. You can contact him at adam.thayer@gmail.com

Read the original article online here at MidnightFreemasons.org.

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Charity

Paradise Valley Silver Trowel No. 29 is sponsoring the Graphic Team at Central High School. They are making custom masonic decals. These decals will be used to help these kids out and for us to purchase cases of water for the summer to help our communities of people without housing. PVST is doing a water bottle collection drive to help out the homeless in the summer.

Paradise Valley No. 29

Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge No. 29: WBro. Lukas and the Junior warden assisting in the Bikes for Books Program.

Paradise Valley No. 29 visits Hope Women's Center with some donations!

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Charity

Glendale No. 23

Glendale Lodge No. 23 helped ring the bell during the holiday season to collect donations for the Salvation Army!

Donations from Masonic Charities of Arizona

Arizona No. 2 presents a check to Hope’s Women Center on behalf of Masonic Charities of Arizona. Hope Women’s center provides a safe haven for at risk women and girls across Arizona.

Acacia No. 42 assists in presenting a check from Masonic Charities of Arizona to New Life Center, Arizona’s largest domestic violence center.

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to the new Officers of Central Arizona Lodge No. 14! Meet the new Officers of
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Installations Congratulations
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Installations Congratulations to the new officers of Wayfarers Lodge No. 50! Welcome to the new officers of Winslow Lodge No. 13!
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Installations Congratulations to the 2023 Officers of White Mountain Lodge No. 3!
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Arizona Research Lodge No. 1

Brother Jacob Trayer, Ascension Lodge No. 89, takes brothers on an educational tour of Mithraism entitled “The Birth of the Unconquered Sun”. To see a list of future educational events, visit : Facebook.com/azresearchlodge1

What Is Mithraism?

The Mithraic Mysteries, also known as Mithraism, were a mystery cult in the Roman world where followers worshipped the Indo-Iranian deity Mithras (Akkadian for "contract") as the god of friendship, contract and order. The cult first appeared in the late 1st century CE and, at an extraordinary pace, spread from the Italian Peninsula and border regions across the Roman empire. The cult, like many others, was a secret one. Votaries (i.e. followers of the cult) worshipped Mithras in temples often built into caves and hidden away from the public. Over 200 Mithras temples have been found, stretching from Syria to Britain. After the crisis of the 3rd century CE and the establishment of Christianity, the Mithras Mysteries diminished in importance as temples were walled up or destroyed by Christians. Read the full article at the World History Encyclopedia.

Statue of tauroctony depicting Mithras about to kill the bull, found in situ resting on a base in the Mithraneum of the Baths of Mithras, 1st Century CE, Ostia Antica (Italy). Original Image by Carole Raddato

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Awards

White Mountain Lodge No. 3 pays

Congratulations to a 55 year member of the Craft— Brother Johnson !

Most Worshipful Jim Baker and Gila Valley 9 WM John Woode present a 60 year apron to Brother Bryon!

Brother John Clark received a warm welcome back to Central Arizona 14 and is presented with a 25 year Masonic achievement award from MWB Earl Wunder. Another heartfelt moment!

A tremendous honor for the Lodge as WBro. Bill Hopkins, Past Master of old Verde Lodge #14, receives recognition. Here he is being presented with a 60 year achievement award from MWBro. Earl Wunder, reading a congratulatory message from Most Worshipful Grand Master James Baker. Truly heartwarming reminiscing and a testament to the love and longevity of the Fraternity!

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Arizona Grand Lodge Library

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

This 20 page, 1925 promotional booklet for the memorial is in good condition with some stains and signs of aging and rests in the collection of the Arizona Grand Lodge Library.

The booklet includes plans of the first floor (below) which says “The central space, with eight flanking columns, is an assembly hall, 65 feet long, 66 feet wide, 20 feet high. Back of this is an amphitheater with platform seats in tiers, having capacity for 1,000 people. The other rooms are for administration and service, and have a total area of 14,000 sf.

The booklet contains photos of the memorial under construction and states the following: “Erected of enduring material, our temple will stand throughout the ages. It will carry to generations yet unborn, and to those to whom we may seem an ancient race, the message of human brotherhood. It will perpetuate the attributes of selfdenial, patriotism, love of country and of fellowmen, which were typified in the life and work of the great Mason, the masterbuilder of our nation George Washington. “

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About MSAP

Masonic Foundation for Children

Nearly 4,000 educators trained and 30,000 children's lives affected!

What is the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program(MSAP)?

Teachers are not experts in at-risk behavior which is why we developed the MSAP. Our training includes a highly professional and intensive three-day training workshop for Arizona educators to learn to improve their ability to; identify, intervene with, and create appropriate intervention plans for students at risk.

This workshop trains a core team of four to eight educators from a school in how to intervene early and effectively with students that display patterns of behaviors that threaten their success at school and life. MSAP involves practice sessions designed to simulate real events on subjects such as:

• Chemical dependency

• Depression & Suicide

• Conflict, Anger & Violence

• Family Dynamics & Enabling

• Life Skills Development

• Treatment & Aftercare

• Communication Skills

• Group Process & Intervention

How Can I support the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children?

• Donate to the foundation directly

• Shop Amazon Smile with the Foundation

• Buy Arizona Masonic License Plates

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2021/22 Arizona Grand Lodge Officers

Grand Master

Grand Lodge F. & A.M. Arizona

Jim Baker (9)

Deputy Grand Master: George R. Rusk (20,75)

Senior Grand Warden: Junior Grand Warden: Michael A. Dale (17) Leigh J. Creighton (4)

Senior Grand Deacon: Junior Grand Deacon: Roger C. Biede III (9) Eric D. Dupree (86)

Senior Grand Steward: Junior Grand Steward: David A. Sahady (1) James Xie (43)

Grand Secretary: Grand Treasurer: Gregory A. Vasquez (15) Ronald W. Richards (32,41,89)

Deputy Grand Secretary: Deputy Grand Secretary: James R. Leppert (85) James W. Rowan (43)

Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand Secretary Emeritus Michael N. McGee (50) George H. Stabelin Sr. (15)

Grand Secretary Emeritus Wilbur E. Robertson (20)

Grand Lecturer: Grand Chaplain John W. Welsch (7,14) Michael D. Valecourt (16,43)

Grand Orator: Grand Marshall Antonio L. Lugo (31) Adam B. Pitman (30)

Grand Editor: Grand Bible Bearer: Robert (Bo) F. Buchanan III (2) John B. Brooks (70)

Grand Sword Bearer: Grand Pursuivant : Michael L. Fluty (5,53) Wayne S. Thatcher (42)

Grand Standard Bearer: Grand Organist: Yosef Acosta (83) Gordon Stevenson (20)

Grand Tyler: Grand Counsel: Eric Smith (9) Richard L. Brooks (85)

Grand Photographer: Allen Nichols (43,85)

2021-22 Arizona DDGM’s

District 1: Robert E. Weed (22) - 22,64, 68

District 2: Steve L. Bracety (1) - 1, 14, 82

District 3: Ralph Doudna (7,38) - 7, 13, 38

District 4: Paul A. Diaz (62) - 6, 62

District 5: Lon Thomas (70) – 3, 70

District 6: Tim W. Williams (17) - 17

District 7: Emertio R. Godoy (74.81) - 74, 81

District 8: Robin E Settlemeyer (60) - 41, 86

District 9: David Fierro (42) - 20, 69, 75

District 10: Brian R Hanne (3,69) - 9, 30, 46

District 11: Gregory M. Covel (5,53) - 5,53,77

District 12: Bryon P. Howe (58) - 15, 43

District 13: Jon M. Schmidt (4) - 52, 60

District 14: Thomas A Murray (89) - 29, 50, 89

District 15: Thomas E. Schaff (16) - 10, 16, 55

District 16: Matthew Link (72) - 31, 72, 88

District 17: Harold L. Lindamood (71) - 11, 71

District 18: Gary J. Horn (23) - 23, 42, 85

District 19: David Morgnflash (66,86) - 49, 66

District 21: Bruce McLaughlin (52) - 4, 32, 56

District 22: Mark J. Simington (45) - 2, 58, 83

District 23: Dwayne Hoyt (87) - 35, 45, 87

District 24: Kenn Barrett (5) - 12, 19

2021-22 Arizona DDGL’s

District 1: John D. Graham (7) - (North)

District 2: William J. Enloe (85) -(W. Phx)

District 3: Geoffrey R. Cummings (87)- (E. Phx)

District 4: Ronald N. Allen (4,55,74,81) - (South)

District 5: Daniel Kilpatrick (5) - (Southeast)

District 6: Michael Kofta (17)

District 7: Carl Melton (23)

District 8: Carl Erdman (4)

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Copper Corridor

Safford No. 16 - First Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/Safford-Lodge-16-Freemasons-of -Arizona-364043271063618/ http://safford16.com/ 7:00pm.StatedMeeting

Pinal Lodge No. 30 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/pinallodge30 7:00pmStatedMeeting

Yuma No. 17 - Second Thursday www.facebook.com/yumamasons https://www.yumalodge17.org/ 7:00pm StatedMeeting

White Mountain No. 3 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/whitemountainlodge3/ 10:00am StatedMeeting

Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 - Monday on or before full moon www.facebook.com/gilavalley9 https://www.gilavalleylodge9.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Eloy Lodge No. 46 - Third Thursday 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Northern Arizona

Mohave Valley No. 68 - First Wednesday www.facebook.com/mohave68 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Winslow No. 13 - Second Monday https://www.facebook.com/Winslow-Masonic-Lodge-FAM13-263422877119888/ 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Kingman No. 22 - Second Monday www.kingmanmasoniclodge.com 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Northern Arizona

White River No. 62 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62 https://www.whiteriverlodge62.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Sy Harrison No. 70 - Second Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/SyHarrisonMaster/ 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Aztlan No. 1 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/AztlanLodge https://www.aztlanlodge.org 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Havasu No. 64 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/HavasuLodge https://www.havasumasoniclodge.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Williams - Grand Canyon No. 38 - Second Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Canyon-Lodge-38Williams-AZ-2069618369937681 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Central Arizona No. 14 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/CentralAZLodge14 http://www.arizonafreemasons.com 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Chalcedony No. 6 - Second Thursday https://www.facebook.com/ChalcedonyLodge6 https://holbrooklodge6.org 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Flagstaff No. 7 - First Thursday https://www.facebook.com/Flagstaff-Masonic-Lodge-7707047839324640 https://flagstaff7.org 7:30pm StatedMeeting

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Phoenix Metro

Arizona Lodge No. 2 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/ArizonaLodge2 www.azlodge2.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

PVST No. 29 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/pvst29 http://pvst29.org/ 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Scottsdale No. 43 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/scottsdalemasoniclodge www.scottsdalelodge43.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Montezuma No. 35 - First Thursday https://www.facebook.com/montezumalodge 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Wayfarer No. 50 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/wayfarers50 https://www.wayfarers50.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Phoenicia No. 58 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/Phoenicia58 https://phoenicia58.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Phoenix Metro

Sahuaro No. 45 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro-Lodge-45107142687586605 7:00pm StatedMeeting

El Quixote No. 83 - Second Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/elquixote83 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Arizona Sunrise No. 88 - Third Saturday 10:00am StatedMeeting

Ascension No. 89 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/ascensionlodgeaz 6:30pm StatedMeeting

Pioneer No. 82 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/pioneermasons 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Hunters Paradise No. 85 - Fourth Monday https://www.facebook.com/HuntersParadise85 https://www.hp85.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

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East Valley (Phx)

Oriental Lodge No. 20 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/Oriental20 http://oriental20.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Camelback Daylight No. 75 - First Saturday www.facebook.com/camelback.daylight 10:00am StatedMeeting

Prometheus Lodge No. 87 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/Prometheuslodge87 https://www.prometheus87.com/ 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Apache Lodge No. 69 - Second Thursday https://apachelodge69.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Chandler-Thunderbird No. 15 Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/ChandlerThunderbird https://chandlerthunderbird15.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

West Valley (Phx)

Peoria No. 31 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/FreemasonsPeoriaLodge31 https://www.peoria31.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Acacia No. 42 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/AcaciaXLII https://www.acacia42.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Sun City No. 72 - Second Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/suncitylodge72 http://suncitymasoniclodgeno72.com/ 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Glendale No. 23 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/glendaleaz23 https://www.glendaleaz23.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

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Tucson Area

Marion McDaniel No. 56 - First Monday www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56 https://mm56.org/ 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Jerusalem Daylight No. 66 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/jerusalemdaylightlodge66 10:00am StatedMeeting

Adobe No. 41 - First Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/ https://www.adobelodge41.com 6:30pm StatedMeeting

Aaron No. 49 - First Wednesday www.facebook.com/aaronlodge http://www.aaronlodge49.com 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Tucson No. 4 - First Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/23323535675 http://www.tucsonlodge4.org/untitled2.html 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Tucson Area

Oasis No. 52 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52 http://www.oasis52.org

7:30pm StatedMeeting

Nelson C Bledsoe No. 74 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/nelsoncbledsoe74/ https://nelsonbledsoe74.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Epes Randolph No. 32 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/1033656566693307 https://epesrandolph32.org 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Builders No. 60 - Second Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/pages/Builders%20sixty% 20Masonic%20Lodge/111283838906398

7:30pm StatedMeeting

Anahuac No. 81 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/An%C3%A1huac-Lodge-81101624338741117

7:00pm StatedMeeting

Downtown No. 86 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM https://www.downtown86.com 7:30pm StatedMeeting

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Southern AZ

King Solomon No. 5 - First Monday https://www.facebook.com/pages/King%20Solomon% 20Masonic%20Lodge%205/852903704763254/ https://tombstonemasons.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Huachuca Lodge No.53 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/153859584687195/ https://www.huachuca53.org 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Nogales No. 11 - Second Wednesday https://www.nogaleslodge11.com 7:30pm StatedMeeting

Willcox No. 10 - Second Thursday 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Southern AZ

Perfect Ashlar No. 12 - First Thursday https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260581197303908 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Camp Stone No. 77 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/groups/255246284490966 https://camp-stone-77.square.site/ 9:30am StatedMeeting

Green Valley No. 71 - Third Thursday www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71 https://www.greenvalley71.com 7:00pm StatedMeeting

San Pedro No. 55 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/groups/sanpedro55 https://sanpedro55.com/ 7:00pm StatedMeeting

Arizona Lodge No. 2 has coins for sale! Coins are $15.00 shipped to you – just click on the link below and purchase a coin to have it directly mailed to you! Coins are heavy duty enamel filled –1 ¾” wide!

https://www.azlodge2.org/lodge-coin

All proceeds will go into our lodge general fund.

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