At the Grand Communication in June of 2022, Worshipful Brother Jim Wild was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Arizona Freemasonry. Brother Jim is a member of Marion McDaniel Lodge No. 56 in Tucson and has been a Mason for over 50 years. Brother Jim was the Jr. Warden at the Lodge in 1970 when John Wayne joined the Lodge. It was on
Steward said to him “Guess who our candidate is tonight?”. It’s John Wayne“. Jim says “I kept calling him Mr. Wayne when he corrected me by saying ‘My friends call me Duke’ so I called him Duke from there on…..In 1972 when I was master of the Lodge, Duke was coming over to see a friend of his get his 3rd degree...so I went out to the airport and picked him up…..took him over to stay at the Aztec in Tucson where he stayed when he came to visit, when he tossed me a 3 ring binder and said ‘you might want to take a look at that—it’s the script of the next movie I’m making’.”
You can find out what movie and hear a lot more conversation by listening to the full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/on-the-level-297954005/ onthelevel95 jim wild raises the duke john wayne?in=on the level 297954005/ sets/on the level
Michael Dale, Senior Grand Warden, pays an official visit to Arizona Lodge No. 2
Havasu Masonic Lodge No. 64 gets an official visit from Right Worshipful Brother Leigh Creighton, Junior Grand Warden, with an assist from Past Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Craig Gross!
Brother Eric Dupree makes a visit to Kingman Lodge No. 22 in order to present a 50 year apron to a very worthy brother!
With guest speaker P.D. Newman, author of “Alchemically Stoned”.
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.
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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 your time in the military. Thank you for your service! Send
Brother Leigh Creighton is a member of Tucson No. 4. He enlisted in the US Army Signal Corps in 1974 looking for adventure. This photo from 1975: he was a Specialist E4 assigned to 17th Data processing unit, Headquarters Company, V Corps, Frankfurt, Germany. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1998.
Brother Tom Carpenter is a member of Flagstaff No. 7 and served in the US Navy as Operations Specialist from 1975 1979. He served on the USS Waddell, DDG 24 and the USS Mount Vernon LSD 39. His duties included radar navigation, surface warfare, anti airwarfare and anti submarine warfare. His service took him to Hong Kong, The Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea
Brother Francis Fritz is a member of Glendale Lodge No. 23. He served in the Air Force from 1979 1992. He served at Davis Monthan Air base in Tucson, Ramstein Air Base in Germany and completed his service at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. He served as an aircraft armament systems specialist and worked on F 15’s, F 16’s, A 10’s among other aircraft.
Brother Mike Mathews is a member of Arizona Lodge No. 2 He served in the US Army for 20 years, retiring in 2013. He was a satellite communications specialist and worked on giant fixed satellite facilities w/39 foot antennas as well as small radio rucksack units. He was stationed in Germany, South Korea, Wash. DC & Virginia. For 12 of those years he was a paratrooper.
One Sunday evening, a young salesman was driving through the country for a meeting with a prospective client the following morning when his car suddenly broke down. Being Sunday evening, each call he made met with a recorded message informing him that business hours were Monday through Friday. Just at that moment he saw a farmer headed towards him on his tractor. After a brief discussion, the farmer told him that he would pull his vehicle to his home, put him up for the evening, and loaned him his truck the following morning to make his appointment. Beside himself with gratitude, the young salesman marveled at the generosity of the farmer. As they shared an evening meal, the young man saw several pictures of the old farmer with groups of men wearing Masonic aprons. Glancing down at his own Masonic ring that he recently received for being Raised, the young man gave a wry smile and went to bed happy to know that his Brother had recognized his ring and taken care of him.
The following day upon returning from his appointment, the young man found that the farmer had repaired his car. The young man thanked him profusely and told the farmer how grateful he was and how glad he was that he had joined the Fraternity. The farmer gave him a puzzled look and the young man said, “I saw the pictures of you with Masonic Brethren and I know you must have seen my Masonic ring. I understand that’s why you helped me.” The old farmer just shook his head and said, “My Brother, I didn’t help you because you’re a Mason…I helped you because I AM A MASON.”
So, being a good Mason means being a good neighbor; not for the sake of reward and not only to other Masons, but because it’s the right thing to do. Remember the first important lesson taught you in Masonry? Of course it reminds us that we should offer help to a Brother in need, but it begins by admonishing us to offer relief to “anyone” in need. All are your neighbors, and all are deserving of your aid and assistance.
Brother Bradley Kohanke, PM , Davy Crockett Lodge #1225 Texas, Volume 7 Issue 9 (March 2015)
Scottsdale Lodge No. 43 and Prometheus Lodge No. 87 travelled to visit Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 12 in Bisbee Arizona for the newest brother passed to the degree of Fellowcraft!
It was a special night for Brother David Bowers as he received his Master Mason Degree at Jerusalem Daylight Lodge No. 66. His Grandfather L. Ross Bowers was acting Master to bring him in and his father was also in attendance!
Nelson C. Bledsoe Lodge No. 74
Acacia Lodge No. 42
Arizona No. 2
Wright for being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason!
The York Rite held their annual Colorado River Fall Festival in Laughlin, Nevada where the Chapter, Council & Commandry from Arizona, New Mexico, California and Utah joined together. Our Own Grand Master, Most Worshipful Jim Baker, already a member of the York Rite completed his York Rite degrees in the Council & Commandry.
A prayer as we grow older, Lord, Thou knowest better than I knowest myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from that fatal habit of thinking that I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it at all; but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details, give wings to get to the point, seal my lips on my aches and pains; they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of other’s pains, but help me to endure them with patience.
I dare not ask for improved memory, but for growing humility, and a less cocksuredness when my memory seems to clash with the memory of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet: I do not want to be a saint some of them are so hard to live with; a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talent in unexpected people, and give me, Oh Lord, the grace to tell them so.
Brother Richard George Hyatt received his 60 year pin and certificate from his brothers at Yuma Territorial Lodge No. 17
Presented by: RW Bro. Michael Dale, WBro. Michael Kofta and Brothers Brad Hamner and Antero Trujillo.
Brother David Hobbs receives his 75 year longevity award at Tucson Lodge No. 4 from Worshipful Master Carl Erdman and Most Worshipful Jim Baker, Grand Master.
Brother David Stankow received his 55 year apron at Chandler Thunderbird Lodge No. 15!
Sun City Lodge is proud to support Veterans by making a $1,200 dollar donation raised during our annual Festive Board to US Vets!
US Vets is using the money to assist in providing low or no cost housing to veterans in need.
https://usvets.org/locations/ phoenix/
Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 12. Hosts another great fundraiser for the Bisbee Museum!
Yavapai Chapter DeMolay helps Aztlan Lodge No. 1 with a fundraiser Breakfast for the Lodge.
Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 held a successful Poker Tournament to benefit United Cerebral Palsy!
White River Lodge No. 62 donated a $500 scholarship to NPC friends & family, a foundation that supports NPC (Northland Pioneer College). The scholarship was awarded to David Cummins of St. John’s who enrolled in a welding program taught by Mr. Frank Pinnell. Click here to read the full story in the White Mountain Independent paper.
Congratulations Amalie and Caitlyn!
Sun City Lodge No. 72 is proud and delighted to assist our Masonic Youth in their continuing education efforts. Our 2022 grant recipients from Rainbow and Jobs Daughters each receive $1,000 to assist. They are pursuing engineering and nursing careers respectively.
Nearly 4,000 educators trained and 30,000 children's lives affected!
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
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• Communication Skills
• Group Process & Intervention
How Can I support the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children?
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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)
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
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)
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 FAM 13 263422877119888/ 7:00pm StatedMeeting
Kingman No. 22 Second Monday www.kingmanmasoniclodge.com 7:30pm StatedMeeting
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 38 Williams 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 7 707047839324640 https://flagstaff7.org 7:30pm StatedMeeting
2022 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication
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
Sahuaro No. 45 Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro Lodge 45 107142687586605 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
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
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
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
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 81 101624338741117
7:00pm StatedMeeting
Downtown No. 86 Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/Downtown Lodge 86 FAM https://www.downtown86.com 7:30pm StatedMeeting
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
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.
This Months Masonic Temple: The Newly installed stairs at Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 12 in Bisbee, Arizona