April 2012
A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46
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Dispensation: November 10, 1962 Chartered November 12, 1963 Volume 49 Issue No. 4 NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year
Most Worshipful
Hans J. Scheurer Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
PAST GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Most Worshipful Donald G. Hines* Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada Most Worshipful William B. Berk Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada Right Worshipful Dale K. Dean Sr. Past Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Nevada * Signifies a Deceased Brother
2011 Nellis Lodge Trustees 3 Year Michael J. Clark, P.M.
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2 Year Arcangelo O. Cocco, P.M.
1 Year Gerald McCorkle, P.M.
2012 Officer Line Scott Keiser (Kelly) wmaster@nellislodge46.org
Worshipful Master (702) 465-8633
W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M. swarden@nellislodge46.org
Senior Warden (702)525-4395
Harold Scalzo, Jr. (Janet) jwarden@nellislodge46.org
Junior Warden (702)336-8461
W. Bro. John Feustel, PM (Paula) treasurer@nellislodge46.org
Treasurer (702) 379-2992
W. Bro. James T. Greely, PM (Alice) secretary@nellislodge46.org
Secretary (702) 604-5542
Miguel Zavala (Nichole) sdeacon@nellislodge46.org
Senior Deacon (702)578-1945
Jason Turner (Jennifer) jdeacon@nellislodge46.org
Junior Deacon (702)845-8768
W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco, P.M. (Pam) chaplain@nellislodge46.org
Chaplain (702)339-5477
Christopher Rothwell (Mui) marshal@nellislodge46.org
Marshall (702)809-9616
Joseph Wines ssteward@nellislodge46.org
Senior Steward (702)513-4205
W. Bro. David Lublin, P.M. jsteward@nellislodge46.org
Junior Steward (702)858-1448
Frank Joseph (Wanda) tyler@nellislodge46.org
Tyler (702) 656-4564
Grant Jay mceremony@nellislodge46.org
Master of Ceremonies (702)210-6822
Kevin Lopez mcermony2@nellislodge46.org
Master of Ceremonies (480)323-8081
Travis Lindsey historian@nellislodge46.org W. Bro. R. Samuel Ruiz, P.M. dgl@nellislodge46.org
Historian (702)334-0254 Deputy Grand Lecturer (702)325-8075
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Nellis Lodge Past Masters
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. Stephen M. Thompson Billy R. Huffman* John C. Richardson Theodore M. West* John W. Startt, III
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
Alan J. Clark 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 O. Cocco Michael J. Clark
* Signifies a Deceased Brother Past Masters by Affiliation Albert Fischer Franklin E. Merica Shibli Sawalha Frank Fiedler David Lublin Frank Heyer
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It's April, the time of rebirth and renewal. What a wonderful gift we get, the promise of a new life or rather a renewed commitment with a lighter but stronger heart. Masonically, we are always seeking the symbolic to explain more deeply the spirit to which moves us to be better men far more than words could possibly do. In some tradition this is the month representing the fulfillment Scott Keiser of Gods promise through the freedom of his Worshipful people or the promised resurrection to a new Master 2012 stronger life. For still other traditions, it is the promise of greater fecundity for every aspect of their lives; from the livestock and fields to the birth and health of their children and prosperity of their mere thoughts. Whatever the tradition, a select group of Men ensure that those ideas find expression on Earth. We my brothers are those men. We honor Truth and Goodness and we see that through our actions they are realized not just spoken. Our Order has existed from time and memorial to make manifest the God given Freedom of every human being. At this time when the Great Architect of the Universe shows us through Mother Nature the Circle of Life, let us renew our own faith, and the obligations we have taken as Masons. Scott D. Keiser W.M.
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Dear Brothers, Have you ever wondered, Where does the Senior Deacon stand during Balloting? Answer: According to MW. James Kelly PGM the present Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Nevada, “The Senior Deacon is to position his self arms length north of the western edge of the alter facing East”.
Senior Warden W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, P.M.
What duty does the Senior Deacon perform where he does not carry his staff? Answer: During the Balloting procedure weather he is carrying a single ballot box around the lodge or standing next to the ballot box on the alter he does not carry his staff, this is also according to The Grand Lecturer. At the start of the ballot during the last Stated Meeting the Senior Deacon was positioned in this spot, pursuant to the discussion we had with the Grand Lecturer on the previous night. By the time the Ballot was over, the Senior Deacon was west of the center of the alter and had his staff in his hand, he having been assisted in his positioning by multiple Brothers of various station in both our Lodge and the Grand Lodge. Many of us have sat on the sidelines for years saying, “We didn’t do it that way my year”, that includes me and your right we didn’t. The DGL manual changes from time to time, please check the Grand Lodge Web site for the most up to date version (http://nvmasons.org/files/) or just join us at practice. Your presence at our practices is always welcome and will not only provide enlightenment to the attendee’s but will show the Officers of the Lodge your support. There is also a Grand Lodge workshop scheduled for May, but the details have not been announces as of yet. The "NEW" DGL manual, revised as approved at the 145th Annual Communication, November 2009, is the only "Official" version of this book - if you have an older book, it's out of date and should be replaced. Fraternally Yours W. Jeff Byrne Pm. Senior Warden
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I would like to thank all of my brothers that attended the funeral Service for Illustrious Harold Casey Doss. It was an honor to do the sprig of Acacia. While we deplore the loss of our beloved Brother, we pay this Fraternal tribute to his memory. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace my Brother. My brothers, we will be having an Outdoor Degree on April 28. Brother Michael Griffin will be getting his third degree at this time. Brother Michael helps me do the food every Junior Warden week for the Lodge. It would be nice if we had Harold Scalzo, Jr. many brothers to see him through his degree. If you have never had the privilege of attending an Outdoor Degree, it is quite an experience. Remember to bring your hats and boots. It is April and it is time for the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite to have their Reunion. Any brother wishing to become 32nd Degree Mason, this is the time to do it. You can contact me for the petition; I will have them with me. Also, all 32nd Degree Masons that would like to become a Knight of St. Andrew; I will have that petition also. Happy Easter to all!!!
Fraternally Harold Junior Warden
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Rudyard Kipling a Knight of the British Realm By Travis Lindsey
From time to time in casual conversation, some of our most esteemed lodge brothers would share small bits of history and wisdoms from a certain Mason. This brother was an author of writings which inspire and amuse. These discussions were taken as advice to inform others. It was uncomplicated to find an enormous amount of information on which to report. In fact it would be more difficult to overlook the works of this fellow than to find them.
Kipling
was a prolific writer of poems and books and lived, 30 December 1865 to 18 January 1936. His works are so extensive they are still being mined for their entertainment value. Most of us know about his writing from recent movies, like, “the Man who would be King” or the “Jungle Book” series. Born in India of British parents, Kipling grew up in a period of time when the British Empire was at its peak. He spent time in many countries in his lifetime. Kipling’s father was a Freemason, an artist, and the Curator of the Lahore Museum. A native to Bombay India, young Rudyard became a Freemason and Lodge Secretary of the Lodge of Hope and Perseverance, No. 782 in Lahore India. It was 1885 and Kipling was an assistant editor of the local newspaper, making him well suited for the task of lodge secretary. This office became a source of ignition for Kipling’s career, a coincidental occurrence where a young man of twenty with a thirst for writing and a love for Masonry combined in a formula which exploded into literary treasure which blessed all mankind and embraced Masonry in ways we will long appreciate. He studied in Devon England, married Alice and had a son named John. They lived in many countries including America. Sometime after his return to England, Kipling’s son John entered service in WWI, joining the Irish Guard and subsequently died in battle. Rudyard’s younger years were spent in Lahore India, but he liked to travel. He found himself in America where he would choose to live in Vermont. 8
On Kipling Road “The Naulakha”, Dunnerston Vermont While living in Vermont, he wrote many stories including the “Jungle Book”. He returned later to live out his life in England and India, but in his old age he returned again to America where this time he contracted pneumonia and passed on to that eternal house not made with hands. Kipling loved his Masonic (lodge) brothers as is evidenced by the following poem.
The Mother Lodge (The Master’s Lodge) There was Rundle, Station Master, An' Beazeley of the Rail, (An’- and) An' 'Ackman, Commissariat, An' Donkin' o' the Jail; An' Blake, Conductor-Sargent, Our Master twice was 'e, With 'im that kept the Europe-shop, Old Framjee Eduljee. Outside -- "Sergeant! Sir! Salute! Salaam!" Inside -- "Brother", an' it doesn't do no 'arm. We met upon the Level an' we parted on the Square, An' I was Junior Deacon in my Mother-Lodge out there! We'd Bola Nath, Accountant, An' Saul the Aden Jew,
(We’d- we had)
An' Din Mohammed, draughtsman Of the Survey Office too; 9
There was Babu Chuckerbutty, An' Amir Singh the Sikh, An' Castro from the fittin'-sheds, The Roman Catholick!
An' bore fraternal greetin's To the Lodges east an' west, Accordin' as commanded
From Kohat to Singapore, We 'adn't good regalia, But I wish that I might see them An' our Lodge was old an' bare, In my Mother-Lodge once more! But we knew the Ancient I wish that I might see them, Landmarks, My Brethren black an' brown, An' we kep' 'em to a hair; With the trichies smellin' pleasant An' lookin' on it backwards An' the hog-darn passin' down; An' the old khansamah snorin' It often strikes me thus, There ain't such things as infidels, On the bottle-khana floor, Like a Master in good standing Excep', per'aps, it's us. With my Mother-Lodge once For monthly, after Labour, more! We'd all sit down and smoke (We dursn't give no banquits, Outside -- "Sergeant! Sir! Salute! Lest a Brother's caste were Salaam!" broke), Inside -- "Brother", an' it doesn't An' man on man got talkin' do no 'arm. Religion an' the rest, An' every man comparin' We met upon the Level an' we Of the God 'e knew the best. parted on the Square, An' I was Junior Deacon in my So man on man got talkin', Mother-Lodge out there! An' not a Brother stirred Till mornin' waked the parrots An' that dam' brain-fever-bird; We'd say 'twas 'ighly curious, An' we'd all ride 'ome to bed, With Mo'ammed, God, an' Shiva Changin' pickets in our 'ead. Full oft on Guv'ment service This rovin' foot 'ath pressed, 10
-THE END-
In an interview, brother Rudyard once explained, "I was Secretary for some years of the Lodge . . . , which included Brethren of at least four creeds. I was entered by a member from Brahmo Somaj, a Hindu, passed by a Mohammedan, and raised by an Englishman. Our Tyler was an Indian Jew." Kipling was also a Mark Master Mason and Royal Ark Mariner. In later years while working for a military journal Kipling wrote for the troops. The following poem was written for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, as a warning to all in the British Empire who would be belligerent and boastful of their success, that they might be considered vain before GOD and fall the way other Empires had in the past. There is no doubt when read through the eyes of another Master Mason of the lessons he was alluding to.
Recessional God of our fathers, known of old— Lord of our far-flung battle line— Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies— The Captains and the Kings depart— Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!
Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe— Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard— All valiant dust that builds on dust, And guarding calls not Thee to guard. For frantic boast and foolish word, Thy Mercy on Thy People, Lord! Amen.
Far-called our navies melt away— On dune and headland sinks the fire— Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! Continued on page 15 If, drunk with sight of power, we loose
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The known works include over 100 books including historical and fictional stories. He wrote over 300 (known) poems. The list of these titles would be included here if it were not four pages of text. Our brother Rudyard stands upright as an ensign to all Masons and all nations. His wisdom is forever embodied in the stories he told, the lessons he taught and the good memories of which he reminded us. “So shall We my brothers�
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2012 COMMITTEES COGNIZANCE W. Bro. Terry Robertson, W. Bro. David Swallow & W. Bro. John Gjonola DELINQUENCY W. Bro. James Greely, W. Bro. Scott Keiser, W. Bro. John Feustel, Bob Kinniburgh & W. Bro. Mike Clark. EDUCATION & INVESTIGATIONS W. Bro. Jerry McCorkle, Bro. Robert Kinniburgh TRESTLEBOARD Bro. Harold Scalzo, Jr., W. Bro. James Greely, TELEPHONE W. Bro Scott Keiser & All Line Officers FUNDRAISING W. Bro. David Lublin, W. Bro. Jeff Byrne & Harold Scalzo Jr. LONG RANGE PLANNING W. Bro. John Feustel HELLDORADO PARADE W. Bro. John Gjonola RUSTY NAIL & HIGH 12 CLUB W. Bro. David Swallow RITUAL & DEGREE W. Bro. Jeff Byrne, W. Bro. David Swallow, & W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco
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