May 2014 Trestleboard

2014 Officers Nellis Lodge No. 46 Harold Scalzo, Jr. (Janet)

Worshipful Master (702) 336-8461

Miguel Zavala (Nichole)

Senior Warden

Dennis Tyson obi_den@hotmail.com

John Feustel, PM (Paula) Johnfeustel@yahoo.com

James T. Greely PM (Alice) secretary@nellislodge46.org

Travis C. Lindsey traviscl@msn.com

R. Darce Wilson rdarcewilson@gmail.com

Michael Riitano mikeonearth@hotmail.com

Donald Paradis

(702) 578-1945

Junior Warden (702) 254-5998 Treasurer (702) 379-2992

Secretary (702) 604-5542

(702) 595-0713

Marshall (702) 455-2007

Chaplain Senior Steward

Rich Halbert richhalbert@yahoo.com

Craig Sasso craigsasso@yahoo.com

Barry Mainardi wsnetwork@aol.com

(702) 768-8116

Junior Steward (702) 513-4205

Tyler (702) 650-8619

Historian (702) 361-3131

Master of Ceremonies (702) 523-3052

Douglas Prelutsky

Master of Ceremonies

dprelutsky@gmail.com

(702) 375-7320

William Mowery wmowery@hotmail.com

Michael Griffin dalcowbyfans5@yahoo.com

1 Year Michael J. Clark PM

Miguel Zavala Miguel Zavala Jerry McCorkle David Swallow, PM Arcangelo Cocco, PM Dennis Tyson Jeff Byrne PM Jerry McCorkle Nellis Officers Jim Greely, PM Terry Robertson, PM

May 2014 Calendar of events Dispensation: November 10, 1962 Chartered November 12, 1963

Past Masters

Junior Deacon

Jason Cunningham

winesjoe@aol.com

Sickness & Distress Fundraising Education & Examining Cognizance Funeral Service Refreshments DGL Education Telephone Tree Delinquencies Investments

(702) 334-0254

(702) 370-7828

Joseph Wines

2 Year Scott Keiser PM

Senior Deacon

donp1217@yahoo.com

Jason_cunningham@cox.net

3 Year Jeff Byrne PM

2006 Committee Chairmen Nellis Lodge No. 46

themarine1956@yahoo.com

steadfasttattoo@gmail.com

Trustees 2200 W. Mesquite Ave., Suite # 115 Las Vegas, NV 89106

Most Worshipful John M. Buffington Grand Master of Masons In Nevada

Master of Ceremonies (702) 285-4376

Master of Ceremonies (702) 425-0634

Jeff Byrne, PM

Deputy Grand Lecturer

jeffbyrne@cox.net

(702) 525-4395

(*Denotes Deceased ) Albert Schouten Donald G. Hines* Albert W. Cutler* Joseph Bureski* Virgil M. Babbs* Ivan H. Joyce, Sr.* Herbert T. Edgar* Robert P. Braner* Woodrow W. Thompson* William B. Berk Robert E. Broughton Donald L. Vines Stuart E. Pirie* Richard C. Ehrensing* Walter T. Jones* Charles R. Rinehart* William J. Schoenholzer* Gerald H. McCorkle Robert B. Riggs Dale K. Dean Sr. Steven M. Thompson Billy R. Huffman* John C. Richardson Theodore M. West* John W. Startt, III Alan J. Clark*

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

Harold R. Hamilton John Kiehlbaugh Gerry Cunningham* Bart Bonar Michael Holmstrom Craig Johnson Fred Barr Jeff Byrne Scutter Newton John Messana Andrew D. Craig Terry Robertson David Swallow John Feustel Sam Ruiz Franklin E. Merica Ray Troche James T. Greely John Gjonola Michael J. Clark Bjorn E. Sundquist Arcangelo Cocco Michael J. Clark Scott Keiser Jeff Byrne

Past Masters by Affiliation Frank Fiedler Franklin E. Merica Frank Heyer David Lublin Mike Gorman

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

In the Forefront Spreading Light

Stated Meeting first Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm at the Masonic Memorial Temple 2200 West Mesquite Ave. (Rancho & US-95) Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 www.nellislodge46.org secretary@nellislodge46.org

Brethren, We have some big things happening in May. To start, our stated meeting is May 6. On May 13 we have our third Master Mason Degree for the year. If anyone would like a part please tell our Senior Warden Miguel or myself and we will try to fit you in.

The Helldorado Parade is on May 17th and I want to see some participation. It is a good time to show off the Lodge and Masonry in general and we need as many participants as possible to be in this parade.

We will be having our family picnic on May 18th. This year we will be having stuffed hamburgers and hotdogs. There will be games for the kids and if you would like to help with these games let me know. We could use some prizes for the kids as well. We need to get an idea of how many will be at the picnic so we will have enough food so please let me know.

On May 20 we will be having an E/A degree. Lets welcome these new brothers to the Lodge let them know that they are part of our Masonic family . On May 27 another Master Mason Degree and again, if anyone would like a part please let us know.

Tickets are on sale for Nellis’ Baseball Night, June 19 and August 23. June 19 is $1.00 beer night and August 23 is Jersey night for the first 2500. This is a great night to bring the whole family and friends. If you need any information or have questions, please let me know.

I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to all my brothers who are celebrating their birthday in May. I would appreciate any feedback you may have that would improve our Lodge and make it the best in Nevada.

Brethren, Please be aware that there is a proposed amendment to the bylaws presented in this Trestleboard that we will be voting on at the June Stated meeting. This is in accordance with Nevada Masonic Code Section 4.260 § 5 & Section 10.220.

As I mentioned last month I am going to ask for your assistance in locating some brothers. If any of you can assist me please contact the office with your information.

1. BROTHERS who are in danger of suspension in September: Frank Cordier Jeff Ellis Mat Friscia Richard Lull Elmer Wynn 2. BROTHERS we are unable to contact.

Randy L. Riggs Bruce K. Belcher Robert D. Johnson Michael Jackson Christopher Lee Jeff Gordon Please call me with any information or if you can contact these brothers and have them phone me with their new information

Brethren,

Pythagoras

Fundraisers are going well but your help is still desperately needed and requested! The Display Case items are on there way and baseball tickets are available, so get out your pocketbooks! Baseball nights are scheduled as, Jun.19th & Aug. 23rd!

Recruiting for the Fireworks booth has begun! Please sign up thru me asap so I can schedule accordingly.

We also have a lot of FUN events coming up like the Picnic and the Helldorado Parade and Table Lodge.

Do not miss out on these Great opportunities for Fellowship!

Pythagoras of Samos was a Greek mathematician and philosopher.

He lived between 570 BC and 495 BC. Pythagoras did not leave writings of his own but what is known about him was handed down by his followers.

This ancient Greek is particularly important to Masonry because of his immense contribution to mankind. It is known he was one of the first men to consider women equal. He utilized mathematics for many applications outside of commerce, a practice unheard of in his time.

Mostly Masons have elevated this man among men because of his discovery of the 47th Problem of Euclid (illustrated below).

Fraternally, SW. Miguel

Pythagoras discovered the 47th Problem of Euclid is, in effect, the root of all geometry, the foundation of mathematics. It allows bridges, roads, and architecture to be built in a manner that allows the various parts to meet perfectly in the middle.

Thanks for your assistance Fraternally Jim Greely, PM Secretary

Happy May Birthdays!

By the square Harold Scalzo Jr. Worshipful Master

William B. Berk, PGM 5/3 Phil Bowden 5/20 James Byers 5/31 Andrew Craig, PM 5/12 Jason Cunningham, 5/5

William Holland 5/24 James Larson 5/5 John Laster 5/14 Earnest Lawhead 5/19 J. Michael Miller 5/1

Charles Munns 5/13 William Pollard 5/9 Michael Privitera 5/27 Craig Tomao 5/22 Donald Vines, PM 5/30

Pythagoras wasn’t just a builder.

He helped build humanity in a way for all future generations of mankind to learn by his example.

Pythagoras is why Masonry holds the Square in such high esteem.

But don’t take my word for it; discover these truths for yourself!

By The Plumb, Dennis

Most Worshipful *Donald G. Hines Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada 1984 Most Worshipful William B. Berk Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada 1990

May

Right Worshipful Dale K. Dean Sr. Past Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Nevada Worshipful John Feustel Grand Organist, Grand Lodge of Nevada

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Scottish Rite Stated Communication

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*Denotes Deceased

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5 Oasis Lodge 41 & Daylite Lodge 44 Stated Communication Degree Practice 12 Degree Practice

18 Family Picnic at Floyd Lamb Park

Saturday 2

Worshipful Michael J. Clark Grand Bible Bearer, Grand Lodge of Nevada

Nellis Lodge No. 46 Bikes for Books Program

Friday 1

6 Nellis Lodge 46 Stated Communication 13 Master Mason Degree

19 Degree Practice

20 EA Degree

Masters & Wardens

Hel encoura e elementar school children to read 25

For more in ormation contact W. Michael Clark .M. (702) 592-9249

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27 Dark / Trustee Meeting

28 MMT Board of Directors

Masters & Wardens Meeting

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THE MASONIC MEMORIAL TEM LE IS OFFERING RENTAL STORAGE S ACE Conveniently located at the MMT this will be a first come first served opportunity for any Mason that needs a storage unit. Time is limited because when they’re gone THEY’RE GONE! Remember there is limited availability.

If you are interested contact: TERRY ROBERTSON at 702-499-2242 10’ X 13’ $60 per month 7’ X 13’ $45 per month 7’ X 16’ $100 per month 14’ X 13’ $120 per month Other units also available

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James T. Greely, P.M. Secretary Phone: 702-387-0046

~2200 West Me~uite Ave. #115

Stated Meeting on the first

Tuesday of the Month

Las Vegas, NV 89106-3779

Brethren; At the Stated Communication of March 4, 2014 a motion was made to increase the initiation fees of Nellis Lodge No. 46 to $250.00. In doing so, the partial or courtesy degrees will be increased accordingly by $25.00 each.

Please be advised that a vote on this increase will take place at the June 3,2012 Stated Communication.

Take due notice thereof and govern yourself accordingly.

As per Nevada Masonic Code: Section 4.260 "Bylaws" Subsection 5.

An amendment of a bylaw is not effective unless all members of a Lodge have b~en duly notified of such proposed bylaw amendment prior to the stated communication at which the ballot on the change is conducted. Publishing the proposed bylaw amendment in the trestleboard of the Lodge, mailed to each member, or a timely notice sent through the United States Postal Service, to each Lodge member, shall constitute proper notice. An amendment of a bylaw is not effective until all members of the Lodge are duly notified of its adoption by trestleboard or United States mail as specified herein. As used in this subsection, "amendment" includes: ' Cal Changing an eXisting bylaw. (b) Addition of a new bylaw. (c) Repeal of an existing bylaw.

Prior to amendment Article X, Section I, reads as follows: "The table fees for this Lodge shall be as follows: for the three degrees, $200.00; for the degree of Fellowcraft and Master Mason, when the first degree shall have been received in another Lodge, $150.00; for the Degree of Master Mason when the fil"$t and second degrees shall have been received in another Lodge, $100.00" After the amendment, Article X, Section I, will read: "The table fees for this Lodge shall be as follows: for the three degrees, $250.00; for the degree of Fellowcraft and Master Mason, when the first degree shall have been received in another Lodge, $175.00; for the Degree of Master Mason when the first and second degrees shall have been received in another Lodge, $125.00"