September 2021 Copper Post by Grand Lodge of Arizona F&AM

The Copper Post Grand Lodge of Arizona F. & A.M.

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POW/MIA Recognition Day September 17th, 2021 is National POW/MIA Recognition day. On this day, we are to remember the hardships endured by those captured during war and also the hardships faced by their families.

Every third Friday in September, we remember the hardships endured by Americans captured during war, the loss of those still missing and unaccounted for, and the continuing grief borne by more than 81 thousand families awaiting news of their loved ones. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) reports that 1,584 of that number (1,556 military, 28 civilian) are from the Vietnam War.

On June 23rd, 1936—Congress established the last Sunday in September Gold Star Mothers day. In 2012, it expanded to include families and has been known as “Gold Star Mothers & Families day” honoring those families who lost a loved one in service. Celebrated on September 26th, 2021.

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Honoring Vietnam Veterans Representative Paul Gossar honored Vietnam War Combat Veteran, Brother Jim Muhr, with a 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Commemorative Flag and Congressional Recognition for his outstanding service to fellow veterans.

In 2012, the Dept. of Veteran Affairs launched a program to honor the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Vietnam war—the program will go until the anniversary date in 2025. The program is meant to encourage everyone to remember and respect the nine million American men and women – more than six million of whom are living today – who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during our involvement in Vietnam from November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975.

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Eastern Star, DeMolay & Grand Lodge Most worshipful Grand Master Randy Jager attends the Grand Session of the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern star in Arizona along with DeMolay SMC Alexander Hulstrom and PSMC Dawson Zaucha, Lucy Hanne, Rainbow Girls and Susan Warren, Grand Matron and Dean Powell, Grand Patron of Grand Chapter Eastern Star of Arizona.

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DeMolay @ Work and Play

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Masonic License Plates

Masonic License Plates for the state of Arizona are available from ServiceArizona.com. The initial cost is $25. Almost 70% ($17) of the fee goes to charities supported by Arizona Masons.

ServiceArizona is the authorized service website for the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. You can order online by clicking here Printed Order Form(.pdf) Frequently Asked Questions(.pdf)

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El-Zaribah Corn Fest

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Fall Reunion November 5 - 6, 2021 Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral 160 South Scott Avenue Tucson, Arizona Contact: Jeff Horton – Secretary 520-622-8364 secretary@tucsonscottishrite.org

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Valley of Tucson

Orient of Arizona

For the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States

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Brethren, Friends, and Family, This year, the Masonic Charities of Arizona approved 33 grants totaling $70,000 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 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, Roger Biede III Secretary, Masonic Charities of Arizona www.masoniccharitiesaz.com Rcbthree@hotmail.com

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2021 Grand 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 33 recipients of this years Grant Program from all around the state of Arizona: •

Gila County SOS

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Heavy Metal Welding Tech.

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Suzy Foundation

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The Joy Bus Diner

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Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents

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A Stepping Stone Foundation

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Dream City Christian School

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The Child Language Center

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Corbin’s Legacy

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Youth On Their Own

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Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children

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Cloud Covered Streets

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Prescott Community Cupboard FD BNK

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New Life Center

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Holbrook First Step Workshop

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Soldier’s Best Friend

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Operation Enduring Gratitude

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Control Alt Delete

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Square and Compass Clinic

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Hospice of Yuma

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Hoofbeats with Heart

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Treasures 4 Teachers

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Compassion Connect Arizona

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Family Promise AZ

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona

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Never Alone Inc.

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Northland Family Help Center

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Coalition for Compassion and Justice

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People who care in Prescott

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Read Better, Be Better

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Furnishing Dignity

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Gila Save Haven

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Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona

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York Rite Grand Sessions 131st Grand Chapter Convocation—Mesa

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York Rite Grand Sessions 100th Grand Council Assembly—Mesa

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York Rite Grand Sessions 128th Grand Commandery Conclave—Mesa

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Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children

WIN A FREE CAR!

Help your friends, family or members of your lodge win a Free Car—all the while making money for your lodge charities! One of three Great Prizes: •

A New 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

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Two Round-Trip, First-Class airline tickets to anywhere in the world!

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Or $5,0000 CASH!!!!

Drawing is held on December 17, 2021. Tickets are $25/ea. and the lodge keeps $10—or 5 for $100 and the Lodge keeps $50 To sign your lodge of for this fundraiser Contact Campaign Chairman Roger Cousineau

520-808-9757 -or- rcousineau2007@gmail.com

Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children All funds from our ticket sales go to the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children, A 501.(C).3 Charitable Foundation www.foundation4children.org For Use By Our Children At Risk Program Throughout the state of Arizona. If you know a school that might be interested, contact our chairman.

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Arizona Brotherhood

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Dear Dad A letter to the celestial lodge By John “Corky” Daut

To: Mr Wheeler Neil Daut c/o The Celestial Lodge Dear Dad, December 1st, 1993 I haven’t talked to you in a long time. Let's see, it was on the 18th day of April 1982, the day before you died. I’m not sure if you will know about this letter, but it’s the only way I know that may work. I can only hope that you can read this letter over my shoulder as I type and know what I would love to tell you in person. Not an awful lot has changed in the 11 years since you passed on, except we are all older. There has been one major event in my life however that I wanted to share with you. I have finally learned the fundamental secret of Freemasonry. If the teachings of Christ had never reached these shores, living up to the Masonic teachings would be the best way to get to heaven. Do you remember how excited you were when you became a Freemason way back in the 1940’s? I still do. Your enthusiasm for attending lodge meetings always let mom and I know how much you enjoyed your lodge and the fellowship of your brother Masons. I remember how excited you were when you were raised to the Master Mason’s degree and how you rushed home that night with your white lambskin apron. Somehow, the idea of being excited about something for you to be buried with, escaped me at that time.

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Dear Dad (cont’d 2) By John “Corky” Daut

(continued from previous page) I remember how excited you were when you went into the Scottish Rite and came home to tell us that you were now a 32nd. degree Mason . You bought a 32nd degree ring and wore it with pride. You even bought the 2 volume set of Mackey’s Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry to learn more about the craft. I guess I always knew that you wanted me to become a Mason, but somehow I always fought against the idea. People (non- Masons) always told me “Hey, if you’re one of them Masons , you got it made. You can really go up in the world, get promotions and everything.” Somehow that always turned me off. I guess I was young and had ideals. I wanted to get ahead on my own, without someone giving it to me.

In 1960, in the first job I had with the City of Houston, a new supervisor (a Mason) reassigned me to work in his office and used my expertise about the department and my abilities to revise the operation of the department. After the work was finished and he had the credit for the increased efficiency, I was reassigned back to the streets and the supervisor brought the only Mason in the department to work on the inside. It not only hurt, but it proved to me that “those people” were right. By 1974, I had long since transferred to a different department and been promoted first to a foreman, then to the supervisor over 90% of the department. My boss, the Assistant Director who was a Mason, had promoted me over the other Masons in our department. This changed my views on Masonry, and I filled out a petition for the Mysteries of Freemasonry that year. As you probably know, for various reasons (including money) I kept delaying and never turned it in.

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Dear Dad (cont’d 3) By John “Corky” Daut

(continued from previous page) After your oldest grandson, John Neil became a Mason, I could see the same excitement in his eyes that I used to see with you. His eyes seamed to ask, why aren’t you a Mason dad? The answer was simple. Hey, I’m sixty four years old, and it’s too late for me to start something like that. But, I was still interested and read a number of books including “Born In Blood” by John J. Robinson. That book came after your time. John Robinson is a history writer, widely respected in his field, specializing in Medieval Britain and the Crusades. and was a non-Mason. He later wrote another book, “A Pilgrim’s Path” where after 5 years of research at an advanced age, he became a Mason. I was very impressed by what I read. Sometime afterward your youngest granddaughter, Becky, got married, In a conversation one day, I asked her husband Pete why he hadn’t ever became a Mason . His answer was simple “No one ever asked me to join.” I did know enough to know that he would never ask. For some reason I took it upon myself to convince him that he should think about becoming a Mason. That’s when he pulled the big one on me “I will if you’ll go in with me” he said. After thinking about it, I decided why not. What better way could I help my daughter and her husband through life then by saying OK . . . John was overjoyed when I ask him to get petitions for Pete and me. I know now that you would have been also, if I had ask you. Anyway, that’s what I wanted you to know. I was raised to a Master Mason in the Cedar Bayou Lodge #321 in December, 3 months before my 65 birthday. Then the next July, I went through the Scottish Rite and received the 32nd degree. Not too long after that, I was initiated into the Shrine. And, not too long after that, I joined the Humble Lodge #979 as a dual member. It was closer to home. © 2021 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Dear Dad (cont’d 4) By John “Corky” Daut

(continued from previous page) I have to admit that when I started learning the work as an Entered Apprentice, it was just a bunch of words that I had to learn to get through the degrees. By the time I begin learning the master’s work, it happened to me. Somehow, as we progressed, the words grew into sober-minded concepts and those concepts evolved into an inspiration for a new outlook on life. Now I wish it could have been at the Cade Rothwell lodge, with you, those many years ago, but somehow I think maybe you know that. ……….Your Son and Belated Brother in Masonry John P.S. Hi dad, it’s me again. A lot of time has passed and it’s now the year 2005. I just wanted to bring you up to date. We moved to Pine Island 6 years ago on the land that was yours and mom’s. I demited from Cedar Bayou #321 and Humble #749 after we moved up here and I joined the Waller Lodge #808. I also joined the Hempstead Lodge #749 as a dual member a few months later. I think you would be proud of me as I have been the Secretary for Hempstead Lodge for 6 years. I also started working through the chairs at Waller Lodge and am currently the Worshipful Master for Waller Lodge.

You know, it’s a funny thing, but I feel you may already know about it. During the installation I had to make a little speech. I had a few lines in it saying that I was so sorry that you couldn’t be there. I couldn’t help it, and broke up when I started those lines and it was a minute or two before I could continue. Anyway, after I finished and stepped down, my sister came up and hugged me and whispered, “Dad Knows.” I don’t guess I would have thought to much about it later, but after I saw the pictures, I don’t know.

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the August Trestleboard of Acacia Lodge No. 42.

Masonic Apron Of the many symbolic emblems of Freemasonry, none is more iconic that the lamb skin apron. Alien outside of the lodge, within the tiled lodge it represents the totality of what it means to be a Mason. It’s said to be more noble than the Roman Eagle or the Golden Fleece, the Masonic apron is literally, the badge of a Mason carried with him into the next existence. Albert Mackey, in his Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, says: “There is no one of the symbols of Speculative Masonry more important in its teachings, or more interesting in its history, than the lambskin, or white leather apron. Commencing its lessons at an early period in the Mason’s progress, it is impressed upon his memory as the first gift which he receives, the first symbol which is explained to him, and the first tangible evidence which he possesses of his admission into the Fraternity. Whatever may be his future advancement in the “royal art,” into whatsoever deeper arcana his devotion to the mystic Institution or his thirst for knowledge may subsequently lead him, with the lambskin apron-his first investiture-he never parts. Changing, perhaps, its form and its decorations, and conveying, at each step, some new but still beautiful allusion, its substance is still there and it continues to claim the honored title by which it was first made known to him, on the night of his initiation, as ‘the badge of a Mason’.” Source: The Symbolic story behind the Masonic Apron of the Freemasons (freemasonscommunity.life)

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the August Trestleboard of Acacia Lodge No. 42.

Masonic Apron (cont’d 2) The Masonic Apron is an easily recognizable symbol of the Freemasons and is a garment that has been worn by masons for generations. In this post, the evolution of the Masonic apron is explored, as well as the symbolic importance of the apron and the different colors and insignia displayed on different aprons by masons in different parts of the world. We begin with an exploration into the historical origins of the Masonic apron. The Historical Origins of the Masonic Apron Aprons are arguably the best-known symbol of the Freemasons, and the Masonic Apron is steeped in historical significance. At the very least, the apron is usually the first symbol that an ‘initiate’ encounters, as it is the first gift that they receive when joining. When the Freemasons were established in the eighteenth century in the U.K. and USA, its founding members looked to the traditions and garbs of actual stonemasons when developing their rituals and philosophical beliefs. The Masonic apron is bestowed upon new Freemasons when they join the fraternity, and members have been wearing aprons throughout the institution’s 300year history. Even before this, however, the apron was regarded as a symbol of a holy man’s high honor in ancient times. The earliest mention of the apron was when Melchizedek, with Abraham, started the Priesthood, and he wore the apron as a badge of religious authority (circa 2100 B.C.). © 2021 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the August Trestleboard of Acacia Lodge No. 42.

Masonic Apron (cont’d 3) In ancient times, the Masonic apron was regarded as an honorary badge of distinction. Only the superior members of the Priesthood were allowed to adorn their aprons with grand decorations. Throughout the world, in Ancient Persia, Hindustan, Japan, and Rome, to name but a few civilizations, aprons have been present in historic ceremonies of investiture and contribute to the evolution of the Masonic apron to the present day. Moreover, aprons have been used in religious rites since time immemorial, mainly when delivering burnt offerings and blood sacrifices. Such practice was common in Ancient Egypt in particular. In other parts of the world, such as in Central America, Ancient Gods have been commonly depicted as always wearing aprons and this practice can be found spread all over the world, with Ancient Gods represented wearing aprons in China and Palestine as well. In Freemasonry, it’s widely accepted that the modern-day apron is derived from the working apron of the ancient stonemasons who built iconic castles and cathedrals in days past. They also wore white leather gloves when working to protect their hands from lime. In addition to the white Masonic apron, white gloves are another badge of Freemasonry in the present day.

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the August Trestleboard of Acacia Lodge No. 42.

Masonic Apron (cont’d 4) Traditionally, stonemasons wore aprons to protect themselves against flying pieces of stone while they were working, so they were of practical significance. Stonemasons also wore aprons to carry tools that were integral to their working life. Historically, the apron was made of heavy leather as it was a practical piece of clothing. Today the apron is purely symbolic and is worn by freemasons at meetings and events, and the Masonic apron is an emblem of purity and the bond of friendship and peace. The Symbolic Colors and Design of the Masonic Apron In 1813, many significant changes were brought into effect concerning the dress and rituals of Freemasons that are still prevalent today. It was deemed essential to standardize the design of the Masonic Apron. Ingrained in historical significance, today’s Masonic apron is always made of white lambskin and is held in high regard as a noble decoration. No other material is permitted to be used for the Masonic apron. It would be seen as a destruction of the apron’s emblematic character, and therefore one of the most important symbols of the Mason’s profession. The white of the Masonic apron is universally understood as the color of innocence, and lambs are also recognized as symbols of innocence. The Masonic apron should always be clean, as the symbol of innocence should reflect a Freemason’s character and their ability to uphold the purity of life, alongside a clear conscience and a moral record that is unblemished. © 2021 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the August Trestleboard of Acacia Lodge No. 42.

Masonic Apron (cont’d 5) There are many varieties of the Masonic Apron, but they are often of a similar size and design, with a variety of decorations varying from Lodge to Lodge. When you join the Freemasons as an ‘Entered Apprentice,’ the first Masonic apron you are given is plain white, but as you progress through the ceremonies, decorations are added to your apron. As the Ancient Brethren of the Freemasons never clothed themselves in any colors except the Royal colors of red, blue, scarlet, or purple, the Masonic apron is adorned with blue. It is further enriched with silver as a reminder of Tubal Cain, who was the first artificer in gold, silver, and other metals. As a Freemason becomes more senior, the colors of the Masonic apron are changed to dark blue and even gold. The tradition of the white Masonic apron continued into the present day and is a central part of the modern-day Freemason uniform. Symbolically, the apron serves as a reminder of the origins of the Freemasons and as a reminder of the three degrees of Freemasonry. The Masonic apron has two lengths of ribbon to remind all masons that they have passed through the two pillars of King Solomon’s Temple and that they are now in full possession of the password of a mason. The Symbols Adorned on the Masonic Apron The Masonic apron has evolved over time. As has already been shared, it began as a practical leather garment worn by stonemasons, all the way through to today’s symbolic lambskin aprons worn by Freemasons at their lodge meetings. (cont’d) © 2021 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the August Trestleboard of Acacia Lodge No. 42.

Masonic Apron (cont’d 6) Each Lodge has adopted its own version of the Masonic apron, many using specific symbols and different colors to identify those that have progressed through the ranks. The Masonic apron is uniformly white, but on it is displayed the position of the officer in a particular chapter, as well as the symbol of a Master mason, depending on who owns the apron. During the second half of the eighteenth century, speculative masons first began to decorate their aprons with hand-painted designs. Initially, as there were no universal decoration guidelines for masons, every man was able to decorate his Masonic apron in any way he saw fit, with symbols that meant something to him. History shows that the early aprons that were decorated adorned symbols of the various degrees that individual masons attained. Many of these beautiful and unique early Masonic aprons can be seen in the Museum and Library of the Grand Lodge. From these early decorations, more standardized procedures were adopted, and Grand Lodges adopted rules and accepted traditions for what the Masonic apron should look like. As you progress through the order of the Masons, your Masonic apron insignia changes to ensure they are easily identified by other masons. For example, when you become a Master Mason, a rosette is appended to your apron. When you become the Master of the Lodge…..(cont’d) © 2021 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Each month we will share a Trestleboard article from one of the lodges around the state of Arizona. This month, we share an article from the August Trestleboard of Acacia Lodge No. 42.

Masonic Apron (cont’d 7) a square is added to signify your position of seniority within the Lodge. In the English Lodge, the Masonic apron has three rosettes to remind masons of the three that tule the Lodge. The triangular position of the rosettes is a reminder of the equal positions of the three Grand Masters, namely: Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre, and Hiram Abiff. The three Grand Masters are represented in lodges by the Worshipful Master and his wardens. The Important Symbolism of the Masonic Apron The Masonic apron educates masons all over the world that ‘none are admitted to that honor but such as were cleansed of all impurities of both body and mind.’ The Masonic apron is worn proudly by Freemasons as a badge and is a distinguishing feature of the institution. It is widely argued that the apron is more honorable than the Star and Garter. For Freemasons, no symbol is more important in its teachings or more interesting in its history than the white lambskin apron. It is impressed upon the Mason as the first symbol that is explained to him and the first tangible piece of evidence he has, as proof of admission into the world of Freemasonry. Although the symbols adorned on the apron will change over time, and color will be added to show progress, the symbolic white of the apron will remain as a reminder of the purity of the masons. The Masonic apron should not be seen as a mere piece of regalia, and any mason in a lodge who does not wear the apron is seen to be improperly dressed, such as the symbolic importance of the apron. The apron is an honorable garment that should be treasured, looked after, and proudly worn by Masons all over the world. © 2021 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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All about the Clocks An interview with WB James Gier regarding his woodworking experience; in particular his production of clocks which have been used as gifts and donations to help Masonic groups raise money by WBro. Lon Thomas

When did you start woodworking?

In the seventh grade. I got serious in ‘72

When did you start building clocks? 1972. Custom furniture with grandfather clocks following a colonial tea cart, which my grandson now has. And several gun cabinets and desks.

Above: Worshipful Brother Jim Gier, Past Master of Apache No.69 and Sy Harrison Lodge No. 70

Do you have any idea how many you’ve built? For sure, no; 15 grandfather clocks for sure, and maybe 500+ desk, wall and mantle clocks.

Was MWB Robertson’s gavel case the only thing you’ve made with a secret compartment? No, a grandfather clock and 2 desks had them. To the right, a grandfather clock made by WBro Jim Grier for his Grandson

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All about the Clocks (cont’d) An interview with WB James Grier regarding his woodworking …..By Lon Thomas

Over the years, you have built and donated several clocks to youth groups and other groups to help them generate money. How many and who?

Over the past 35 years I have made wall clocks for the Commemorative Air Force, Tuskegee Airmen (to restore WW2 P-51 Mustang), Yankee Air Museum (to renovate a burned aircraft hangar- old Ford Motors B24 plant from WW2), Castle Air Museum (former Castle AFB F-106 restoration), K.I. Sawyer AFB Museum (F A clock -106 restoration), McClellan Air Depot (F-106 restoration), AZ Grand Lodge (3 clocks), Rainbow Girls Assembly # 9 (2 clocks), F-106 All Troops Association ( about 150 assorted desk and wall clocks). 3 for Mountain Bible Church here in Payson. 6 wall and desk clocks for the Tonto Rim Sportsman Club (gun club). Desk clocks for the AZ Military Degree team, along with many appreciation- presentation clocks (Masonic theme), and 5 specialty clocks for Sy Harrison’s Master’s dinner and auction. Grand Masters presentation clocks of different styles for Grand Masters since 2011. Because I won’t be around to see the current Grand Line progress to become GM, they have received wall clocks for their devotion to the fraternity. Well, the current Junior and Senior Grand Stewards haven’t received theirs yet, because the weather has not been conducive to making clocks. Also, 3 large custom Masonic working tool chests with tools. Apache 69, Payson (Sy Harrison) 70 and Prometheus 87.

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The Copper Post Degree Work in Arizona

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Masonic Foundation for Children Nearly 4,000 educators trained About MSAP

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

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Depression & Suicide

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Conflict, Anger & Violence

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Family Dynamics & Enabling

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Life Skills Development

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Treatment & Aftercare

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Communication Skills

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Group Process & Intervention

How Can I support the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children? •

Donate to the foundation directly

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Shop Amazon Smile with the Foundation

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Buy Arizona Masonic License Plates

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Masonic Foundation for Children (AMFC) The Arizona Masonic Family Changing and Saving “At Risk” Children's Lives by Worshipful Brother Jerry Badinger Here we Continue our Foundation’s efforts to use the Copper Post to improve the overall knowledge of the Masons of Arizona about the Foundation and its Children at Risk Program, which in support of the Masons of Arizona over the past 25 years has changed the lives, in a positive way, of over 30,000 at risk children. CURRENT We need desperately to recognize and acknowledge how devastating 2020-2021 has been to our children of Arizona. In 2020, when we lost our ability for in person classes essentially putting us dead in the water, like Masons do, we stepped up along with our partners in Education and created a Virtual Version of our Workshops, tested them twice by conducting two actual workshops in 2020 for Educators in Sep and Oct with great success Last week we completed our second Virtual Class this year with one scheduled for 28 – 30 Sep 2021 and two more to be scheduled by the end of the year. Currently we have 3 Virtual Classes already scheduled and are taking registrations for them, with a 4th on the drawing board. In fact If you are interested in having Educators attend our Children at Risk workshop, please contact our President at president@foundation4children.org or our Registrar at Lbob130709@msn.com. TRUTH CORNER Our Program has become a “Tucson Program”. As a MM I am obligated to inform you that is simply not true. In 2006 we reevaluated the program which was beginning to use Prescott as a central site and determined that, for two reasons we need to adopt Remote Training. While convenient for those in Prescott, we were having trouble getting enough Educators to travel to Prescott, and the cost of Housing and Feeding those educators was almost doubling the cost of a class, therefore we could nearly do two classes for the price of one. Since going to Remote Training, we have had classes in and for Holbrook, Vail, Casa Grande, Nogales, Yuma, Marana, Paradise Valley, Apache Junction, Copper Creek, Mt. View, Shadow Mtn, Twin Peaks, Mesa, Sun City, East Valley Institute of Technology PHX, State Rainbow Girls, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Queen Creek, Pinal Co, Maricopa Co, Santa Cruz Co, Pima Co, etc. and yes Tucson. We have had nearly 4000 attendees from 80 school districts, and nearly 400 schools, with the vast majority of this as a result of our efforts since 2006 when we abandon the central site to embrace Remote Training. © 2021 The Copper Post, an Arizona Grand Lodge F. & A.M. publication

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Masonic Foundation for Children (AMFC) The Arizona Masonic Family Changing and Saving “At Risk” Children's Lives Continued from previous page (WBro. Jerry Badinger) Here we Continue our Foundation’s efforts to use the Copper Post to improve the overall knowledge of the Masons of Arizona about the Foundation and its Children at Risk Program, which in support of the Masons of Arizona over the past 25 years has changed the lives, in a positive way, of over 30,000 at risk children.

TRUTH CORNER (continued) One of the biggest impediments to conducting a class somewhere is the requirement to have a min of 40 and maximum of 80 per class – to justify the $10,000 cost per class, and the second one is the absolute inability of the Foundation to know all that is needed about: Number of Arizona Schools- 2,459 Number of Arizona School Districts- 742. How does one organization of part time volunteers reach out to that many entities and have strong enough relationships to foster attendance? Can’t be done without help! In addition to not responding to our suggestions and requests for help, and therefore no class in that neck of the woods, we have only so much time to work so many places. NEW NEWS!! We very well may have just somewhat solved the second problem with our creation of a Virtual Workshop – now we only need a team of 4 educators from a school in a particular place to fill up the class to 40+. Standby the Payson’s of the world we’re coming. If you are interested in having Educators attend our Children at Risk workshop, please contact our President at president@foundation4children.org or our Registrar at Lbob130709@msn.com. Stay tuned next month for another update on the important work of the Masonic Foundation for Children.

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Join us for a look at Persistence. Guest Speakers include: Most Worshipful

Most Worshipful

Grand Master

Past Grand Master

Randy Jager

Scott Thomas

$50.00 Includes Charger &

Saturday October 9th.

Quote Card

Doors Open at 6:00pm Pre-Toasting & Social Hour until 7pm Dinner is served promptly at 7pm. For tickets visit: https://www.azlodge2.org/tablelodge2021

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Degree in the Desert Tombstone, Arizona Join us brother, as we walk through these doors where 140 years of Masonry has taken place. Take your part in celebrating 140 years of masonic history with King Solomon Lodge #5 and Prometheus Lodge #87 in this years Degree in the Desert: King Solomon’s 140th Year Anniversary. Open to all Master Masons and above. Registration is required.

November 20th, 2021

5:00PM

Schieffelin Hall

402 Fremont St., Tombstone, AZ 85638 Tickets: https://prometheus87.com/events/degree-in-the-desert-king-solomons140th-year-anniversary-celebration/

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Celebration of Life Honoring Ray Huston Friday October 15th, 2021 6:00pm El Zaribah Shrine Brother Ray was a Vietnam and Purple Heart Recipient. He lobbied for motorcycle rights, assisted veterans to receive their benefits and made many contributions to our Masonic Family; especially assisting children in getting in their medical needs met via Shriners Hospitals for Children. Sympathy cards can be mailed to: Tambria Huston, his beloved wife, at : P.O. Box 1991, Sun City, Arizona 85372

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Lodge Fundraisers

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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2021/22 Arizona Grand Lodge Officers Grand Master Grand Lodge F. & A.M Arizona Randal Jager (52) Deputy Grand Master: Jim Baker (9) Senior Grand Warden: George R. Rusk (20) Senior Grand Deacon: Leigh J. Creighton (4) Senior Grand Steward: Eric D. Dupree (86) Grand Secretary: George S. Mather (85)

Junior Grand Warden: Michael A. Dale (17) Junior Grand Deacon: Roger C. Biede III (9) Junior Grand Steward: David A. Sahady (1) Grand Treasurer: Michael N. McGee (50)

Deputy Grand Secretary: Deputy Grand Treasurer: James R. Leppert (85) Ronald W. Richards (41,32,89)

Deputy Grand Secretary James W. Rowan (43)

Grand Secretary Emeritus George H. Stabelin Sr. (15)

Grand Secretary Emeritus Wilbur E. Robertson (20) Grand Lecturer: John W. Welsch (7, 14)

Grand Chaplain Perry E. Casazza (50)

Grand Orator: William “Carl” Melton (23)

Grand Marshall Patrick S. Zech (56,86)

Grand Editor: Robert F. Buchanan III (2)

Grand Bible Bearer: Timothy P. Yaiser (52)

Grand Sword Bearer: Charles A. Kennedy (66)

Grand Pursuivant : Donald Lowery (49)

Grand Standard Bearer: James A. Boles (60)

Grand Organist: Gordon Stevenson (20)

Grand Tyler: James T. Atha (6,13)

Grand Counsel: 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: Lance R Brown (7) - 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: James Xie (43) - 20, 69, 75 District 10: Brian R Hanne (24) - 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: Lyle L. Adams (23) - 31, 72, 88 District 17: Harold L. Lindamood (71) - 11, 71 District 18: Gary J. Horn (23) - 23, 42, 85 District 19: Ahmet S. Erdemir (32,41) - 49, 66 District 20: None District 21: William B. Carnell (46) - 4, 32, 56 District 22: Mark J. Simington (45) - 2, 58, 83 District 23: Dwayne Hoyt (87) - 35, 45, 87 District 24: Jason B. Stryker (56,86) - 12, 19

2021-22 Arizona DDGL’s District 1: John D. Graham (7) - (North) District 2: Geoffery R. Cummings (20,87) -(E. Phx) District 3: William J. Enloe (85)- (W. Phx) District 4: Ronald N. Allen (4,55,74,81) - (South) District 5: Richard W. Dunbar (12,19) - (Southeast)

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Northern Arizona

Safford No. 16 - First Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/156141284847387 http://safford16.com/

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

7:00 pm .Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Pinal Lodge No. 30 - First Thursday

Sy Harrison No. 70 - Second Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/SyHarrisonMaster/

www.facebook.com/pinallodge30 7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

White Mountain No. 3 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/whitemountainlodge3/

Havasu No. 64 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/HavasuLodge https://www.havasumasoniclodge.com

10:00 am Stated Meeting

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Eloy Lodge No. 46 - Third Thursday

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Northern Arizona Mohave Valley No. 68 - First Wednesday

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Winslow No. 13 - Second Monday https://www.facebook.com/Winslow-Masonic-Lodge-FAM13-263422877119888/

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Kingman No. 22 - Second Monday

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

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

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

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

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Phoenix Metro

Arizona Lodge No. 2 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/ArizonaLodge2 www.azlodge2.org

Sahuaro No. 45 - Second Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro-Lodge-45107142687586605

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Scottsdale No. 43 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/scottsdalemasoniclodge www.scottsdalelodge43.com

Arizona Sunrise No. 88 - Third Saturday

10:00 am Stated Meeting

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

Ascension No. 89 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/ascensionlodgeaz

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

6:30 pm Stated Meeting

Wayfarer No. 50 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/wayfarers50 https://www.wayfarers50.org

Pioneer No. 82 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/pioneermasons

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

East Valley (Phx)

West Valley (Phx)

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

Peoria No. 31 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/FreemasonsPeoriaLodge31 https://www.peoria31.com

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Camelback Daylight No. 75 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/camelback.daylight

Acacia No. 42 - First Tuesday www.facebook.com/AcaciaXLII https://www.acacia42.com

10:00 am Stated Meeting

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

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

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

Sun City No. 72 - Second Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/suncitylodge72

http://suncitymasoniclodgeno72.com/ 7:30 pm Stated Meeting Glendale No. 23 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/glendaleaz23

https://www.glendaleaz23.com 7:00 pm Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Tucson Area

Marion McDaniel No. 56 - First Monday www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56

Oasis No. 52 - Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52

https://mm56.org/ 7:30 pm Stated Meeting

http://www.oasis52.org 7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Jerusalem Daylight No. 66 - Second Saturday https://www.facebook.com/jerusalemdaylightlodge66

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

10:00 am Stated Meeting

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Adobe No. 41 - First Tuesday https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/ https://www.adobelodge41.com

6:30 pm Stated Meeting

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

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

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Tucson No. 4 - First Wednesday www.facebook.com/groups/23323535675 http://www.tucsonlodge4.org/untitled2.html

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Anahuac No. 81 - Third Monday https://www.facebook.com/An%C3%A1huac-Lodge-81101624338741117

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Downtown No. 86 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM https://www.downtown86.com

7:30 pm Stated Meeting

Southern AZ

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

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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

Huachuca Lodge No.53 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/Huachuca53 https://www.huachuca53.org

7:00 pm Stated Meeting Nogales No. 11 - Second Wednesday https://www.nogaleslodge11.com

7:30 pm Stated Meeting Wilcox No. 10 - Second Tuesday

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

9:30 am Stated Meeting Green Valley No. 71 - Third Thursday www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71 https://www.greenvalley71.com

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

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

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