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Arizona Masonry Greetings from Arizona Rainbow Spring is in full bloom and so is Arizona Rainbow. Assemblies are growing with new members joining in Willcox, Mesa and Glendale. We are excited to share the wonderful lessons of Rainbow with our new sisters.Arizona Rainbow Girls are busy with service projects to better our community. Glendale Assembly has been making and selling custom heart coffee cozies and they recently participated in the Phoenix Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association. You can find Rainbow Girls packing meal boxes for Feed My Starving Children which provides nutritious meals for children around the world, making cards for soldiers stationed abroad, and participating in send off for veterans Honor Flights to Washington DC. Mesa Assembly has an ongoing service project with a big goal; Special Bikes for Special Kids project is aiming to raise $10,000.00 to sponsor adaptive bicycles provided by the Arizona Square and Compass Clinic and the Shriners hospital. The project is led by Worthy Associate Advisor Rhaena M., who along with her Assembly sisters has held various fundraising activities including snow cone sales, candy sales and currently a raffle of a handcrafted Masonic clock which was custom made and generously donated by Mr. James Gier, Worshipful Master of Sy Harrison Lodge No. 70 in Payson. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The drawing will be held on Saturday June 8th at Grand Communication in Tucson. Stop by and say hello to your friendly Arizona Rainbow Girls. Grand Worthy Advisor Kate A. recently completed her “homecoming” Official Visit and Celebration of All Things Grand at her home Assembly, Glendale No. 8, along with our Supreme Hope and Supreme Inspector and is looking forward to seeing everyone at the “Leave Your Rainbow Legacy” Grand Assembly session in Tucson from June 19-22, 2019.In Rainbow Love & Service Lucy H.Grand Worthy Associate Advisor Grand Assembly of Arizona, IORG
Dutch is a service dog in training for the ASU Police Department. The Coin March at Queen Esther's official visit went toward getting boots for Dutch as the temperature begins to rise. On April 19th. Dutch got his boots from REI thanks to your help
Arizona Masonry MESA ASSEMBLY NO. 9 MASONIC CLOCK Jim presents Masonic themed clock to Debbie Vasquez for use by her Grand daughter as a fund raiser for the Rainbow Girls. Three Brothers who happened to wear a hat to the dinner, including Deputy Grand Master Gregg, were drafted to pass the hat. This gathered up $636.00. Before the evening was over, this amount was pushed to over $800.00.. The clock will be on display at Grand Lodge Communication in June, AND raffle tickets will be sold . Understand that specially made bikes will bought for kids that can't use a conventional bike... Want a chance on this clock?? Send a check or cash with one of the lodge officers who is going to Grand Lodge and we will get your tickets for you. No need to be present to win, BUT, if you win, one of the officers will bring the clock to its new home. rope your lodge officers into doing the same thing, just to see what we as a fraternity can do when we put our hearts into it.
Patriot Patriotism, for the right, is a good thing, not necessarily the same as heroism, but a worthy ingredient. Patriotism is a strong feeling and belief. “You could write a book, sing a song, and salute the flag as your expression of patriotism. Patriotism is what you believe it to be, personal, and only yours, but openly shared and displayed. Heroism has it’s defining moment when every effort is a sacrifice, most often for a common good, and often confused with patriotism, but not mutually exclusive. The hero might be patriotic, but the act is heroic. Patriotism is expressed loudly by the proud believer. Heroism is displayed in an instant, and spoken of by others. It is like a book, patriotism the expressible content, heroism the suspense and the ending. Patriotism, a way of life, heroism often the life.—David Woodland Oriental Lodge No. 20
THE OLD FARTS 172 Years of Masonry 264 Years of Life Bob Tarr 33 was raised on Feb. 16 1956 in Bethel Lodge # 761, Pittsburgh Pa. Jack Richey 32 was raised in Harmony Lodge No. 517 on April 13, 1961, Master in 1968. Virgil Johnson 33 ⁰ is 91. Jack Richey is 87 and Bob Tarr is 86
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Arizona Masonry TRAVELING Freemasonry is a unique institution that has been a major part of community life in America for more than 250 years. In a time when travel was by horseback and sailing ship, Masonry spread with amazing speed. By 1731, when Benjamin Franklin joined the fraternity, there were already several Lodges in the Colonies, and Freemasonry spread rapidly as America expanded west. In addition to Franklin, many of the Founding Fathers - men such as George Washington, Paul Revere, Joseph Warren, and John Hancock - were Masons. Freemasonry played an important part in the Revolutionary War and an even more important part in the Constitutional Convention and the debates surrounding the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Many of those debates were held in Masonic Lodges.
Between 1863 and 1882, the first 5 Lodges of Arizona were created under a foreign dispensation. 1) Aztlan Lodge #1 (was #177 under California Grand Lodge Charter) 2) Arizona Lodge #2 (was # 257 under California Grand Lodge Charter) 3) White Mountain Lodge #3 (#5 under New Mexico Grand Lodge Charter) 4) Tucson #4 (was #263 under California Grand Lodge Charter) 5) King Solomon #5 (under dispensation from California but received their Az Charter on the first day Az GL was opened) The most unique dispensation was for the mining town of Globe. The Brothers their desired to form a Lodge but lacked a two-story building in which to meet, a requirement of the Grand Lodge of California. To circumvent this rule, they requested dispensation from New Mexico which they received. White Mountain Lodge No. 3 was subsequently chartered on January 18, 1881. Forming the Grand Lodge In early 1882 Tucson Lodge No. 4 sent letters to the other Lodges in the Territory of Arizona to meet for the purpose of dedicating their new Lodge Hall and to form a Grand Lodge. On March 23, 1882 delegates from each of the Lodges in Arizona met in Tucson and organized themselves as a Grand Lodge. Not attending was Aztlan Lodge No. 1 at Prescott which did not send a delegation, holding the opinion that the move was premature. The other Lodges adopted a constitution and elected officers, then organized the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Territory of Arizona. It was opened in due form on March 25, 1882, granting a charter to King Solomon Lodge No. 5 on the same day. The first Grand Master was Ansel Mellen Bragg. There were, in all, five subordinate Lodges at the time with a total membership of 274 Brothers. Each of the original five Lodges have remained active since that time. So why am I sharing this known information with you? One of the items that are known about Masons is that we travel. In Medieval times Operative Masons traveled from town to town looking for work and lodging. Speculative or modern-day Masons, travel for different reasons. We travel for the purpose of events, fundraisers or for the largest gathering of Brethren in the State, GL Communications. But what about traveling for the purpose of history and education? In a way we do travel like our ancient brethren, but not for the same reasons. How many can honestly say they have traveled to 1 of the original 5 Arizona Lodges for the purpose of history or education? I know I haven’t. Like most of you I have traveled for the purpose of degrees or other events. Fraternally Dwayne Hoyt 2019 Master Prometheus Lodge No. 87
Arizona Masonry MASONICON 2019 Masonicon is one of the gems of the new side of Freemasonry. In their efforts to seek more light, the brethren of Ezekiel Bates Lodge AF & AM began a tradition of bringing in guest speakers for Masonic educational talks. Bro. Chris Douglas was asked and accepted a spot on the illustrious lineup of Masonic speakers. He spoke of the fascinating history of
Brethren of Grand Lodge of Arizona On April 3rd of this year, the Grand Orient of the Federal District (GODF), through its Grand Master, paid a significant tribute to the Brazilian Army. As it was a major event and attended by foreign officials, I was in the position of Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Arizona near the Grand Orient of Brazil. In this way, I understand that it is opportune to give you knowledge, because this Grand Lodge was present at the ceremony, through me. Here are some photos of the event, where I'm present (see the apron with the flags of Brazil and Arizona), and a link to the news that was published on the GODF website https://godf.org.br/site/release-da-homenagem-da-maconaria-do-distritofederal-ao-exercito-brasileiro/2bGHGPlVCWM-3/nta.aspx
Sincerely and fraternally, Marcos A. P. Noronha Grand Representative of Grand Lodge of Arizona near the Grand Orient of Brasil Loja Universitária Ordem, Luz e Amor Grande Oriente do Brasil LEGAL The basic tenet of any legal system is ethics, and realizing it takes ethical persons to form ethical opinions on guilt or innocence. There can be little positive and equal views of what determines what is right, and what may be wrong. Legal systems can, and must be, free of errors, bias, and doubt to be rated honest and effective. It is people that cause the doubts, and misjudgements. Where can you find a perfect process to determine what is your right to do what has been done, and what is the right thing to do. Wisdom, that great elastic mass of reasoning, does not make laws, authority does. To be more concise, consider that to be fair is to be just. Is it possible to tell where the law stops, and justice begins? What you may wish for does not make it legal. William O. Douglas said, "Common sense often makes good law". There have been many decisions based on interpretation where what is right is not the same as being legal. Identify a great legal system not on its ability to produce order and justice. Law seems to arise from the failures of human nature, and one of the failures is believing legal punishment of the offender is society's deterrent.—David Woodland Oriental Lodge No. 20
Arizona Masonry NEW FUND RAISING IDEAS Sy Harrison Lodge No 70 is always looking for sources of money in order to provide support to local charities. One Brother came up with an idea. He acquired Mason jars that Brothers could use to collect their pocket change. The idea is that little things can add up to a lot. Within nine months in 2018, this effort raised over seven hundred dollars. The Lodge voted on how to spend the jar money, and decided to provide checks to --- and Payson Community Kids. James Gier (Master) and Bro. Jim Muhr presented a check to Suzy TubbsAvakian for Payson Community Kids.
WHEN PUBLIC RELATIONS? Every Mason practices public relations whether they realize it or not. If you wear a ring, a lapel pin, or have an emblem on our car, we are the PR for the Fraternity. Whenever we are wearing or displaying a Masonic emblem, we are developing a public relationship on behalf of the Fraternity. As a Fraternity, we need to be seen in the eyes of the public. They need to see we are doing something positive in the community which they can relate to. While some Masons believe that public relations is the role of a particular member or committee, the truth is public relations is the responsibility of every Mason. While some Masons still prefer to keep Masonry's light under a bushel, the fact is that same Mason probably wears a ring, or a ball cap, and that same Mason is making a very obvious public statement, and that is public relations. Consider this, the next time you fuss with the local merchant, or try to talk our way out of a traffic ticket, and our ring or car emblem or Masonic license plate is showing, we are also practicing public relations. As I was attending one our fundraising events, Prometheus 87 was in the public’s eye. It reminded me of why I was there, who I am trying to be as a person and a Brother. How could I represent the Fraternity and what message would I send to the public about Masonry when I departed the event? It reminded me that our behavior is our most important and most visible public relations program. In all three charges in the symbolic lodge we are reminded of the importance of our behavior and our actions are seen by the eyes of the public and what the public sees is the perception about our great fraternity. Make us proud. Be a Positive PR Man for Masonry in and out of the Lodge.
ITS UP TO YOU Dutch Masons have a very wonderful saying in their initiation ceremony of an Entered Apprentice. The phrase "Op U komt het aan" is spoken at a very special moment and means (more or less) 'It is up to you'. It is then up to YOU as an EA, FC or a MM to begin building yourself; to begin contributing to your World, your Society and to your Craft. It is up to YOU to seek and to knock; but also to answer and open the door when others need you. We must never forget that the strength of the chain is in the weakest link; and we must therefore be reminded to not become complacent in our endeavours to continuously build and strive for that perfect ashlar
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Arizona Masonry BRETHREN OF ARIZONA: In the event that I am honored by being elected Grand Master for the 2019-2020 Masonic year I am planning a very special Masonic Event trip to our Nation’s Capital and I would like to extend an invitation to you to accompany me. Some of the highlights in the Washington DC area will include
- The laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Fourth of July - A tour of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial - Tour of the House of the Temple and White House - Fourth of July in Washington DC If you are interested in attending this trip please sign up on the GL website to receive updates and so we may have a head count for planning purpose We will do our best to secure group discounts for all activities but you will be responsible for all of your own expenses, including meals, admission costs and travel/hotel arrangements to include transportation to and from the airport in Washington DC. I hope that you will consider attending this once in a lifetime trip with me. Sincerely and Fraternally, Greg Vasquez PM (15) (34) Deputy Grand Master Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Arizona
PRELIMINARY AGENDA Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Travel Day Group Dinner for early arrivals Thursday, July 4, 2019 Arlington Cemetery wreath layingTour Arlington Watching
Fireworks on National Mall Friday, July 5, 2019 Morning Masonic Group Tour Washington DC House of the Temple - White House George Washington Masonic National Memorial Tour - Education presentation at GWMNM Dinner Saturday, July 6, 2019 Tour of Washington DC Washington Memorial - Lincoln Memorial - Smithsonian Institute - National World War II Memorial
Sunday, July 7, 2019 Departures
Arizona Masonry Would you like to remember a Masonic family member, Masonic friend or notable Mason? Recent changes in the Arizona Masonic Code now allow you to purchase a Memorial Life Membership for any deceased Mason that you wish to memorialize in your home Lodge. The fee for these memberships is only 10 times yearly dues. The Deceased Mason’s name will remain on the Lodge’s register for Perpetual Membership in perpetuity and the Lodge will receive an annuity every year form this help cover Lodge expenses. Contact the Lodge Secretary for Memorial Perpetual Membership Application
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Arizona Masonry GILA VALLEY LODGE NO. 9 HELPS HONOR THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GI BILL On March 30, 2019 Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 worked with the Historic Town of Florence, American Legion Post No. 9 and the McFarland State Park to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, better known as the GI Bill. The event also honored one of the Founding Fathers of the GI Bill was Florence resident and Pinal Lodge No. 30 Ernest McFarland. A big parade down Main St., a concert by Evie Clair (of America’s got Talent fame), and speeches by numerous dignitaries highlighted the event! A proclamation by Town of Florence was presented by Mayor Tara Walter to the Legion Post Commander which will be proudly displayed. Family of the late Senator, Judge and Governor McFarland were present and greatly enjoyed the festivities. Gila Valley Lodge was proud to provide logistics support and helped fundraise. Proceeds from the event are going to the building of a Veterans memorial park in the middle of the Historic Downtown.
Arizona Masonry DO YOU KNOW YOUR PAST GRAND MASTERS? MW John M. Ormsby was vice president of the Valley Bank, has was connected with western commercial enterprises since his early boyhood. He started in as letter boy for the Wells Fargo Express Company at Sacramento, spending some years with the company and being promoted several times until he attained the position of express messenger. He then took up railroading as assistant paymaster of the Southern Pacific Company at San Francisco, continued with this corporation for a number of years until he accepted a position with the Western Union Telegraph Co., and came to Arizona in 1887 to become manager of their office at Tucson. For twenty years he remained with this corporation. He resigned his position with the Western Union to become cashier of the Arizona National Bank, of Tucson, and for sixteen years was a prominent figure in the commercial and financial life of the Old Pueblo. Mr. Ormsby was elected to vice president, and moved his family to Phoenix and assisted in the active management of what was then the largest bank in the state. During his long residence in Arizona, Mr. Ormsby was been a leader in all affairs pertaining to the educational development of the state and served as a member of the Board of Regents under four different governors. He was the second secretary appointed to the University of Arizona, and his work has been instrumental in the upbuilding of this institution. Despite his activity as an educator, banker and businessman, MWPGM Ormsby is best known for the part he has taken in the fraternal life of Arizona, having been Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arizona in 1892, Past Grand High Priest, Past Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Arizona, and six times he was Master of Tucson Lodge No. 4. MW Ormsby was a native of the Keystone State, having been born at Greensburg, Pennsylvania, October 9. 1851. His parents were John S. and Jane Hindman Ormsby. He was united in marriage to Miss Ella Gorham, member of a prominent old New England family, and to Mrs. Ormsby's influence and assistance is largely due the success attained by Mr. Ormsby. MWPGM Ormsby passed to the Celestial Lodge on April 22, 1922 in his home state of California.
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Lodges around the Jurisdiction
New Entered Apprentice at Prometheus Lodge No. 87
Mask Master Degree at Pinal Lodge No. 30
Oriental Lodge No. 20 initiates a new member
Brothers at El Quixote Lodge No. 83
Scottsdale Lodge No. 43 has a first Degree
Stated Meeting at Pioneer Lodge No. 82
Downtown Lodge No. 86 all cleaned up
First Degree at Glendale Lodge No. 23
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Mad Hatter Party at Paradise OES No. 56
Leadership Conference is beginning to take shape
Peoria Lodge No. 31 representing at the Leadership Conference
WB Jim Grier donates a clock for Assembly No. 9 to raffle
Bethel 22 at the Peoria Arts and Culture Festival
Arizona DeMolay Installation
Special Masonic Podcast
Glendale Lodge No. 23 made the Leadership Conference
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Entered Apprentice Degree at Downtown Lodge No. 86
Yuma Shrine Club working the Yuma County Fair
Post meeting food and discussion for Adobe Lodge No. 41
Ladies of OES having fun with the Grand Master
Stated Meeting at Prometheus Lodge No. 87 and presentation of new rod holders
Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 visits Oriental Lodge No. 20
Three DeMolay earn their Eagle Scout
75 Year pin awarded at Flagstaff Lodge No. 7
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New members in the Aztlan Chapter DeMolay
Visiting our Prince Hall Brothers
Masons hanging out outside of Lodge
Scottsdale Lodge No. 43 Entered Apprentice Degree
Entered Apprentice Degree at Gila Valley Lodge No. 9
Jail and Bail Chili Cook off Fundraiser for Prometheus Squires
Another generation at Downtown Lodge No. 86
Arizona Job’s Daughters
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Celebrating the 97th Birthday of Rainbow Girls at Glendale Assembly
Obligation Sunday with Mesa Assembly No. 9
Kingman Lodge No. 22 official visit from JGW Jager
Past Master Degree Night at Tucson Lodge No. 4
Past Master Brunch at Adobe Lodge No. 41
Staging time for another great El Zaribah Parade
Ryan Guedel named Aztlan Lodge No. 1 Mason of the Year Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 and Bethel No. 19 2018 presented by 2018 WM Eric Giler-Tomala
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Education night at Montezuma Lodge No. 35
Officers of Kingman Lodge No. 22
April Stated meeting at Yuma Lodge No. 17
Scottish Rite volunteering at Society of St. Vincent De Paul
Central Arizona Lodge No. 14 education
A new Fellowcraft at Prometheus Lodge No. 87
MWGM Craig L. Gross presenting longevity pins at Epes Randolph Lodge No. 32
Double Second Degree at Pinal Lodge No. 30
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Riders of the Third Degree Tucson donating 2 computers
Mesa Starlight Chapter16 OES
Arizona OES delegation to Four Corners Event in Denver, Colorado
Top 3 winners at Hiram Daylight Lodge No. 73 Poker Tournament
Creating lasting history at Phoenix Masonic Temple
Hiram Daylight Lodge No. 73 1st Poker Tournament
Recognized by Sun City Lodge No. 72
Bethel No. 13 at Feed My Starving Children
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New Arizona DeMolay Sweetheart Court
Fellowcraft Degree at Glendale Lodge No. 23
Installation of Officers for Sphinx Court, Ladies Oriental Shrine
Arizona Lodge No. 2 and Montezuma Lodge N. 35 clean a road
The Motley Crew from Sy Harrison Lodge No. 70 makes a visit to White Mountain Lodge No. 3
Ascension Lodge No. 89 Stated Meeting
Montezuma Lodge no. 35 has a new man!
Brothers helping Shooting for a Cure
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Chandler DeMolay out hiking
Arizona Sunrise Lodge No. 88 gets a visit
Military Degree team performs the Fellowcraft Degree at Flagstaff Lodge No. 7
A new Mason at Arizona Lodge No. 2
A new Entered Apprentice at Glendale Lodge No. 23
Glendale Lodge No. 23 BBQ
A Special surprise part at Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 12
Brother Kyle Olinger entered the Celestial Lodge
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Easter Brunch at El Zaribah Shrine
Oriental Lodge No. 20 has a new initiate!
Glendale keeps rolling out the Fellowcrafts, this time a Senior Demolay
Books for Bikes at Arizona Lodge No. 2
A Fellowcraft is passed at Montezuma Lodge o. 35
Glendale Manor Squires being recognized
A very special degree at Aztlan Lodge No. 1
A newly initiated Mason at Montezuma Lodge No. 35
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Public Schools Essay contest winners with Gila Valley Lodge No. 9
Two new Entered Apprentices at Sun City Lodge No. 72
Drive in Movie with Mesa Assembly No. 9
Education night at Phoenix Masonic Temple
Another great night at El Zaribah Shrine
Installation for Glendale Squires
Throwback picture from 2018 popped up on Oriental Lodge No. 20’s timeline
Duel Lodge Degree with Prometheus Lodge No. 87 and Pinal Lodge No. 30
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Widow Lunch with Tucson Lodge No. 4
Military Fellowcraft Degree at Flagstaff Lodge No. 7
Flagstaff Lodge No. 7 throwback
Another Great Man joins Downtown Lodge No. 86
Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 12
Shriner David Ragan donates more money to Shriners Hospitals
Miss Arizona Job's Daughter Reception
Miss Arizona Job's Daughter Reception
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GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL The George Washington Masonic National Memorial stands as the most distinguished monument to Washington ever build by a private organization –THE MASONS Erected in the 1920s and 30s, it soars 333 feet as a beacon of Light and knowledge, educating and inspiring all who visit it. Recognized in 2015 as a National Historic Landmark, the Memorial is one of the most impressive and iconic buildings in the area around our nation’s capital. Our new fundraising endeavor, The Landmark Century Campaign, aims to support a thorough restoration of the Memorial. And we can help! Today, the Memorial is a museum like no other in the world. Everything we do revolves around our vision: “to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character and vision of George Washington, the Man, the Mason, and Father of our Country.” Open seven days a week, the Memorial offers detailed exhibits and guided tours that teach the general public about George Washington, his life and virtues, and the role that Freemasonry played throughout his life. Further, the Memorial is an important space for the performing arts, social gatherings, public events, and educational seminars. And, of course, it is an active Masonic temple, housing two Craft lodges and regularly hosting visiting lodges from around the country. The Memorial is a central hub connecting Masons to one another, and connecting the Craft to the public, our nation, and our world For the past decade, the Memorial Association has devoted tremendous energy and resources to the renovation of the Memorial. Major exhibits have been added. Interiors have been repaired and repainted. Lighting has been updated. But the most considerable work is the top-to-bottom restoration of the building itself—the first such renovation since the Memorial was completed nearly a century ago. Beginning at the Memorial’s pyramid level, we have begun a multi-year project to perform all needed structural repairs. Stone by stone, are repointing the mortar and protecting the building from water penetration. When completed, the building will be in
better than new condition.
Your generous help is essential in reaching that goal.
Masonic Trivia On February 8, 1914 Grand Master Leroy Middleton arrived from Globe Historic Downtown into Phoenix, Arizona for the 32nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in Arizona. Upon his arrival he was stricken with convulsions and rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment.
Supposedly, the tomb of King Hiram of Tyre is located a few miles southeast of the city of Tyre in a small village named "Hanaway." The tomb consists of a large limestone sarcophagus on a pedestal. However, the idea that it is actually Hiram's tomb is disputed, as dating from the monument places it more firmly in the age of the Persian empire.
A dispatch was sent to Deputy Grand Master Charles Milles Smith of Yuma Lodge No. 17 who arrived and assumed charge of the communication. WB Middleton was hospitalized for an entire week before he could return home to Globe, missing his entire Communication.
At 2pm on Sunday, March 21, 1976 Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in Arizona met at Pinal Lodge #30, F&AM and opened Grand Lodge. They then proceeded to Sacaton, Arizona and exemplified a cornerstone-laying ceremony at the new $4.1 million dollar Public School Building on the Pima Indian Reservation. MWB Marvin Anderson of Pima Lodge No. 39 presided.
On June 26, 1961, at the request of MW W.G. Proctor Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Texas and in accordance with his dispensation, MW Harold Holley of Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in Arizonarequested Harmony Lodge No. 57 (Consolidated with Arizona Lodge #2 Free and Accepted Masons in 1994) to install Brother Homer Ray Bridges as Worshipful Master of Herring Lodge No. 1223 of Waco, Texas, Installation ceremonies of Texas ritual used in accordance with Texas Constitution. Texas Code required that the Master shall be installed prior to July 1 and this Brother was unable top be present in his Lodge prior to that date. (GM Holley in picture)
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May 2, 2019 Pinal Lodge No. 30 www.facebook.com/pinallodge30
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May 1, 2019 Mohave Valley No. 68 7:30 pm Stated Meeting
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May 6, 2019 Safford No. 16 https://www.facebook.com/groups/156141284847387
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May 8, 2019 Williams Grand Canyon No. 38 7:30 pm Stated Meeting
May 9, 2019 Yuma No. 17 www.facebook.com/groups/165341547176775
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May 8, 2019 Central Arizona No. 14 www.facebook.com/CentralAZLodge14
May 14, 2019 Ray-Winkleman No. 24 7:30 pm ..Stated Meeting
May 9, 2019 Chalcedony No. 6
May 11, 2019 White Mountain No. 3 10:00 am Stated Meeting
7:30 pm Stated Meeting
May 13, 2019 Winslow No. 13
May 13, 2019 Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 www.facebook.com/gilavalley9
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May 13, 2019 Kingman No. 22 7:30 pm Stated Meeting
May 16, 2019 Eloy Lodge No. 46 www.facebook.com/Eloy-Lodge-No-46-of-Free-Accepted-Masons-of-Arizona494580944085012
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May 14, 2019 White River No. 62 www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62
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May 14, 2019 Sy Harrison No. 70 www.facebook.com/Sy-Harrison-Masonic-Lodge-70
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May 14, 2019 Aztlan No. 1 www.facebook.com/Aztlan-Lodge-1
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7:30 pm Stated Meeting
May 14, 2019 Havasu No. 64 www.facebook.com/Havasu-Masonic-Lodge-No-64-F-AM-
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East Valley
May 1, 2019 Paradise Valley Silver Trowel No. 29
May 1, 2019 Prometheus Lodge No. 87
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7:30 pm Stated Meeting
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May 2, 2019 Scottsdale No. 43
May 7, 2019 Oriental Lodge No. 20
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7:00 pm Stated Meeting
7:00 pm Stated Meeting
May 2, 2019 Montezuma No. 35
May 7, 2019 Camelback Daylight No. 75
7:00 pm Stated Meeting
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May 7, 2019 Arizona Lodge No. 2
10:00 am Stated Meeting
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May 9, 2019 Apache Lodge No. 69
7:00 pm Stated Meeting
May 8, 2019 Sahuaro No. 45
7:00 pm Stated Meeting
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May 14, 2019 Chandler-Thunderbird No. 15
7:00 pm Stated Meeting
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May 8, 2019 El Quixote No. 83 www.facebook.com/groups/elquixote83
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7:00 pm Stated Meeting
May 11, 2019 Hiram Daylight No. 73
West Valley
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10:00 am Stated Meeting NEW LOCATION 340 E. Carol PHX, AZ
May 14, 2018 Wayfarer No. 50 www.facebook.com/wayfarers50
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May 14, 2019 Phoenicia No. 58 www.facebook.com/Phoenicia58
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May 18, 2019 Arizona Sunrise No. 88
May 2, 2019 Glendale No. 23 www.facebook.com/glendaleaz2 daleaz23
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May 7, 2019 Peoria No. 31 www.facebook.com/FreemasonsPeoriaLodge31
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May 7, 2019 Acacia No. 42 www.facebook.com/AcaciaXLII
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May 20, 2019 Ascension No. 89
May 9, 2019 Sun City No. 72
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7:30 pm Stated Meeting
May 20, 2019 Pioneer No. 82 www.facebook.com/pioneermasons
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May 27, 2019 Hunters Paradise No. 85 www.facebook.com/Hunters-Paradise-Lodge-85-F-AM
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May 1, 2019 Aaron No. 49
May 1, 2019 Huachuca Lodge No.53
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May 1, 2019 Tucson No. 4
May 2, 2018 Perfect Ashlar No. 12
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May 6, 2019 Marion McDaniel No. 56 www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56
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May 6, 2019 King Solomon No. 5 www.facebook.com/groups/
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May 8, 2019 Epes Randolph No. 32
May 8, 2018 Nogales No. 11
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May 8, 2019 Builders No. 60
May 9, 2019 Wilcox No. 10
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OV from SGD Baker 7:00 pm Stated Meeting
May 7, 2018 Adobe No. 41 https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/
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May 11, 2019 Camp Stone No. 77
May 11, 2019 Jerusalem Daylight No. 66
9:30 am Stated Meeting
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May 14, 2018 Mount Moriah No. 19
May 14, 2019 Oasis No. 52 www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52
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May 14, 2019 Nelson C Bledsoe No. 74
May 21, 2019 Green Valley No. 71 www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71
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May 20, 2019 Anahuac No. 81 7:00 pm Stated Meeting
May 27, 2019 Downtown No. 86 www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM
7:30 pm Stated Meeting NEW LOCATION 450 S. Tucson BLVD , TUC, AZ
May 27, 2019 San Pedro No. 55 www.facebook.com/groups/sanpedro55
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ARIZONA MASONIC CHARITIES BEING HELPED BY OUR PURCHASES AT AMAZON.COM Brethren, Friends, and Family, This year the Masonic Charities of Arizona approved 18 grants totaling $30,000 to organizations throughout Arizona. These 501c3 charitable organizations provide much needed services to their communities. Those services include assistance to our Veterans at the three VA Hospitals in Arizona, 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 www.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, Craig Hutchison Secretary, Masonic Charities of Arizona www.masoniccharitiesaz.com crghutch@gmail.com
Grand Master; Grand Lodge F. & A.M Arizona Craig L. Gross (4) Deputy Grand Master: . Greg Vasquez (15)
Senior Grand Warden: Boyd Robertson (1)
Junior Grand Warden:… Randy Jager (52)
.Senior Grand Deacon: Jim Baker (9)
Junior Grand Deacon: Senior Grand Steward: George Rusk (20) Darrel “Po-Po Mandrell (15,75)
MWGM Craig Gross 2018-19 Grand Master F. & A.M of Arizona
Junior Grand Steward: Michael Dale (17) Very Worshipful Grand Secretary: James Rowan (43) Very Worshipful Grand Treasurer: Michael McGee (50) Grand Lecturer: Ron N. Allen (4) Grand Chaplin: Bill Enloe (73,85) Grand Orator: Brian Hanne (24) Grand Marshall: Brian Pilz (32) Grand Editor: Roger Biede III (9) Grand Bible Bearer: Jim Wild (56) Grand Sword Bearer: Ron Hill (4) Grand Pursuivant: Mark Neilsen (9) Grand Standard Bearer: Trevor Gillespie (7,13) Grand Organist: Peter Johnson (6) Grand Tyler: Carlos Tolsa (81)
District 1: Keith McCormack District 2: David Sahady District 3: John Welsh District 4: Clayton J. Howard District 5: Lon Thomas District 6: Mikel White District 7: Vince Santos District 8: Robin Settlemeyer District 9: James Xie District 10: Bill Carnell District 11: Duane Brown District 12: Michael Gatti District 13: Eric Dupree District 14: Tony Hernandez District 15: Roderic Wagoner District 16: Gerry Massey District 17: Robert L. Hill District 18: Lyle Adams District 19: Patrick Zech District 20: Brian Hanne District 21: Dean Millard District 22: Matt Morrales District 23: Jim Watson District 24: Manuel Ayala District 25: Ryan Kann
District 1: Cal Magness (7) District 2: Robert Beffel (43) District 3: Manuel Ramirez (7) District 4: Leigh J. Creighton (4)