Trestleboard, January 2011

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A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46

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Dispensation: November 10, 1962 Chartered November 12, 1963 Volume 48 Issue No. 1 NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year

Most Worshipful Reed R. Moseley 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

2011 Nellis Lodge Trustees 3 Year Arcangelo O. Cocco, P.M.

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2 Year Gerald McCorkle, P.M.

1 Year Terry Robertson, P.M.

2011 Officer Line Michael J. Clark, P.M. wmaster@nellislodge46.org

Worshipful Master (702) 592-9249

Scott Keiser (Kelly) swarden@nellislodge46.org

Senior Warden (702) 465-8633

Charles Wirth (Trish) jwarden@nellislodge46.org

Junior Warden (702) 503-4202

John Feustel, PM (Paula) treasurer@nellislodge46.org

Treasurer (702) 379-2992

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

Secretary (702) 604-5542

Harold Scalzo, Jr. (Janet) sdeacon@nellislodge46.org

Senior Deacon (775) 336-8461

Grant Jay jdeacon@nellislodge46.org

Junior Deacon (702) 641-5126

Christopher Lee (Senta) chaplain@nellislodge46.org

Chaplain (702) 481-8445

Miguel Zavala (Nichole) marshal@nellislodge46.org

Marshall (702) 578-1945

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Jason Turner (Jennifer) jsteward@nellislodge46.org

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Frank Joseph (Wanda) tyler@nellislodge46.org

Tyler (702) 656-4564

Gene Fabac (Carolyn) mceremony@nellislodge46.org

Master of Ceremonies (702)839-9391

Nelson Sardelli (Fledia) mcermony2@nellislodge46.org

Master of Ceremonies (702) 499-6919

Brian Higgins historian@nellislodge46.org Jeff Byrne dgl@nellislodge46.org Michael J. Clark, PM ddgl@nellislodge46.org

Historian (702) 355-7087 Deputy Grand Lecturer (702)525-4395 District Deputy Grand Lecturer (702) 592-9249

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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. Steven M. Thompson Billy R. Huffman* John C. Richardson Theodore M. West*

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

John W. Startt, III 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

Past Masters by Affiliation Grover White* Albert Fischer Franklin E. Merica James Pavey*

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Frank Fiedler Carl Vetter David Cohen* David Lublin

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Hello to a new year and a very busy one to say the least. Thanks to all who attended my installation, I think it went pretty well.

My theme this year is dedicated to Community Development/involvement. I want all the Brethren to do some kind of project in there community that benefits all. It can be reading to a school/child that needs help.

Local government or individual community programs, see what is out there. Make an effort to make the community a better place or even help some one in need with out expecting a return.

We are going to visit some of our Veterans that are shut in or disabled; I am working on that program and will have more soon.

Michael J. Clark, P.M. Worshipful Master 2010

Give our education Chairman your support as this is where we have to start to change things that are needed. Keeping Brothers (new and existing) involved in our fraternity is one of the up most priorities or should be for us.

All the committees are vital to the long range plan of our beloved fraternity.

I want to change the way we bring in new Brothers by having them get to know us and we to know them. Too many are brought in and left on the side lines and quite frankly that is boring to be here and do the same things every month after month. There are plenty of committees to get involved in, do not wait to be asked. The Chairmen welcomes your involvement and input.

We are trying a new way to have our new Brothers advance in there degrees. The first month is dedicated to Entered Apprentices the second month to Fellows of the Craft and the third to Master Masons. This hopefully will give the new Brothers time and a target date to prove up on there proficiencies. If we receive partitions during the three months we can get to know the applicants better. If you recommend some one you will be called upon to mentor that person and follow his advance.

Last but in no way least, always, always put your Family, God, and your job first before Freemasonry. With out there support we could not do what we do.

Fraternally Michael J. Clark W.M.

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Wow, the New Year is here. The old one went and came like a thief in the night. It was full of challenges that tried our character as individual masons and as a lodge. The truth is that we did well and faced the adversity head on. There was no running for cover, no cowering, no indecision. The lessons and the character building we had last year have made us stronger and better than ever. There is a new and more passionate interest in the lodge and the work of masonry. This Scott Keiser coming year and the one to follow will be Senior Warden years of new ideas with respect and adoration for the old ones. Nothing is being left behind, only more will be added. If we are to grow and succeed we must live up to the ideals of our ancient brethren and we must create anew for this age and the lives we find ourselves living now.

There is a great deal of work to be done my brothers, always remember that the root to work means worth, so the worth we put into masonry will add to its value as well as our own. On a final note and all the seriousness we must remember fellowship and why we became mason, to enjoy (have fun) the company of good men with very like ideals.

God Bless, Scott Keiser S.W.

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Greetings and salutations from the south Thank you all for the vote of confidence. I am deeply honored and feel very humble in the honor you bestowed on me as you Junior Deacon. WM Elect Mike Clark, Senior Warden Scott Keiser and I will do everything in our power to make the 2011 year of Nellis Lodge #46 not only a successful one but a memorable one.

I am also proud to announce that our WM has appointed me as Chairman of the Charles Wirth Long Range Planning Committee. This Junior Warden excellent concept will not only result in a successful plan for our Lodge in the coming year, but will assist officers in future years in planning successful Lodge years.

Together with other committees implemented by WM, we are looking forward to a successful and fun filled 2011 Lodge year and I am looking forward to hearing from you if you have any suggestions or comments that will benefit our Lodge in the coming year.

Finally, I will be writing a series of articles on our Masonic Code of Conduct to help all of us in our desire to become better Masons. I heard someone say, “We do not take a man and make him good, we take a good man and make him better.�

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and to all, God Bless!

Fraternally Charles Wirth J.W. 7

From the Sidelines

By Brian Higgins

The "Working Tools Lecture" of the Entered Apprentice Degree alludes to one or more of the following citations from the New Testament: Mark 14:58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

Acts 7:48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet.

2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Hebrews 9:11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building.

Hebrews 9:24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, [which are] the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.

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You probably noticed that there is an ad next to this article on page 10 describing the PayPal option for paying your dues. As some of you know PayPal was unavailable for a short time due to an administrative glitch, but it’s back up now and running fine.

This year the new Trestleboard committee is looking for additional financial backing by soliciting more advertisers. This may be a good way for you to let the brethren know about your business or profession. We currently have six advertisers but we’re aiming for fifteen. These ads defray the expense of the Trestleboard and also go toward future equipment upgrades. If you are interested, contact the secretary’s office and leave a message.

Anyone who wishes to submit a Trestleboard article may do so electronically by submitting it as a WORD attachment. Send it to secretary@nellislodge46.org. no later than the 10th day of the month.

Remember, it will continue to be on a first come first served basis.

I’ve been asked numerous times about the office hours. As you know this is part time job for me and I fit it around my work schedule.

I’m available in the office Monday through Friday 7:00am to 8:00am, Tuesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm and most Saturdays 8:00am to noon.

You may call the office at (702) 387-0046 any time to make an appointment or ask for assistance. Make sure to leave a message. I will get back to you at my earliest convenience.

We’re going to have another ambitious year full of activities that should inspire and reconnect the brethren. This office will be the main point of coordination for most of these activities. One of these events was started by W. Bro. John Gjonola, the Helldorado Parade.

It’s our goal to increase the participation to show the public about how vibrant Nevada Masonry continues to be. We have always had a great time and had great crowd support.

I hope to see all of you at the January meeting!

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From the “Handbook for Mankind�

Submitted by Brian Higgins

"There exists a technique for coming to realize that nothing at all is worth getting or being. It consists in examining things deeply enough to discover that in the presence of craving one has feelings of a certain kind towards getting and being; that when desire has given way completely to insight into the true nature of things, one's attitude towards getting and being is rather different. As an easy example let us consider eating. One man's eating accompanied by craving and desire for delicious tastes must have certain features that distinguish it from another man's eating, which is accompanied not by desire, but by clear comprehension, or insight into the true nature of things. Their eating manners must differ, their feelings while eating must differ, and so must the results arising from their eating.

"Now what we have to realize is that one can still eat food even though one lacks all craving for delicious tastes.

"Freedom from craving brings many incidental benefits. A body and mind freed from craving can look for and partake of food motivated by intelligent discrimination and not, as before, by desire. If we wish to break free from suffering, following the footsteps of the Buddha and the arahants, then we must train ourselves to act with discrimination rather than with craving.

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From Junior

but rest assured your help was gratefully received and appreciated.

We had a nice year. A couple of our accomplishments were the family picnic and the Past Master degree. For too long, we neglected holding family events, and the picnic was a great success! We had 28 Past Masters participate in the Past Master degree, and had two more on the sidelines volunteering to help wherever needed!

We also visited other Lodges, including our Brothers at Phillip E. Bell. Having My Dear Brothers: inter-lodges relationships is important.

Well, the year is drawing to a close, and We cannot stay in a shell. We lost our it is time for me to step down as your Traveling Trophy, and were unable to Worshipful Master, and pass the reins get it back, but I am confident that our new WM will take care of that. over to a new line of Officers.

Last month our Junior Past Master didn’t get a chance to post his farewell address, so here it is.

My brain is jumbled as so many As you know, we also had our share of thoughts are racing through my head, problems, some of them severe. As a result of those problems, I am sad to so bear with me. say that a lot of the things I wished to do First of all, I wish to thank my Officers this year was cancelled; however, it is this year for the support they gave their my hope that perhaps we can do some Lodge and I this year. Your Officers had of them in the near future. Our baseball many firsts. This was the first time that night was never done this year. I ALL your Officers took the Masonic suspect this was because our senior leadership course. We had a Master of Warden knew that I would have thrown ceremonies that actually knew his job, the first pitch much better than he did! J and filled in at all the chairs. Your Our Chris Hodapp event was cancelled, Senior & Junior Wardens, Senior as was the outdoor Degree at Keyhole Deacon, Master of Ceremonies and Canyon, and a few other things I had Chaplain have all conferred degrees planned. I am sorry for that. We also this year. The list goes on and on. With never got to visit to a Lodge up North. a little more practice and help, I am For too long, there is a misconception confident that Nellis Lodge has a great that Nevada is divided by “North and South”, and I wanted to try and dispel line of Officers for the coming years. that myth, and bring us closer. Due to I also want to thank our Past Masters the problems we faced, it just could not for all your support and assistance. We be done. always say that you are the backbone of Freemasonry, but I don’t think that There are two items that I am also sad phrase does you enough justice. The to say were not accomplished in my support, help, and guidance you gave year, and I feel I must mention them in me this year has been invaluable, and I the hope that our new Worshipful thank you for that. While I tried to honor Master will take them into consideration you in many ways this year, I fear that and implement. These are things that I my efforts fell woefully short. You are feel are desperately needed to be done. truly the backbone of Nellis Lodge.

One thing we did partially with the There are too many of you to mention,

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family picnic and family dinner, but I hope that we will continue to hold more family events. We are here due to our wives covering up for us and allowing us to come to Lodge. It is also important for us to get to know each other’s Masonic families.

your help. It is said that without a good secretary, the lodge cannot function and is in deep trouble. In you, we have a great secretary, who is always 1 or 2 steps ahead of the game. You are not only an invaluable asset to our Lodge; you are a fixture of our Lodge. I am proud to count you as my friend.

The other thing I believe we need to do is implement a Phone Tree to keep in touch with our members.

Last year, I took it upon myself to call every Member in our database. The task took me 2 ½ months to complete. Obviously, one man cannot do this alone.

But I heard from some our Brothers who were in great distress, and we would not have known without the call. EVERY ONE of them appreciated the call. When we admit a new Brother into our order, we cannot just throw a dues card at him and forget him. We are all Brothers. I sincerely hope that we can find a way to keep in touch with each other.

Finally, to all my Brothers in Nellis: I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your entrusting me this year to be your Worshipful Master. Words cannot describe what I feel: pride, gratitude, humbled, apprehension. I have led a pretty plain life.

Aside of my marriage to my wife, Pam, and the birth and adoption of my children, this has been the biggest honor that has ever befallen me. I went through many things this year. I suffered betrayals, humiliations, and tribulations, but also felt your support, pride, happiness and Brotherhood. I also was extremely overwhelmed by the support I received from all of you, my Brothers from Nellis and throughout the State. It was an incredibly humbling experience to see how many Brothers supported me this year during those troubling times. And while I cannot say that your support made all the To the Officers of Nellis: I thank you again problems this year worthwhile, it sure for your help and service. You did a great helped me overcome them. job this year. However, this is by no means the end. You will have a new And now, it is time for me to fade away Worshipful Master to serve. I urge you to and become you newest “JUNIOR” Past give him as much support as you did me. Master. I suspect that this will be a hard Re-commit yourselves to learning the thing to do. I have sat in a chair ever since ritual and performing your duties. Please I was an Entered Apprentice, unofficially, take them seriously. Being an Officer of of course, and must now get used to being the Lodge is not something to be taken for a sideliner. I have tried to make our granted; it is a privilege. If you cannot or meetings fun and interesting, and I hope will not commit to it, you must consider that I have met at least some of your stepping down and letting somebody else expectations. I promise you that I will take the job, for if you don’t, not only are proudly sit in the sidelines, and join the list you hurting yourself, you are doing a great of Past Masters who sit there, supporting disservice to your Lodge. I am proud of and helping our Lodge in any way I can. your accomplishments this year, and hope you will continue with as much or more Thank you, and see you in Lodge! enthusiasm.

Warmly and Fraternally, To our WB Secretary, James Tiberius Greely III, PM (and who knows how many Arcangelo Cocco, “JUNIOR” PM letters go behind that!) J: thank you for all

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Submitted by Bro. Gene Fabac from a email chain, but very good.

To All My Brothers: Happy Brothers Day To all my Brothers out there trying to win the battles!

Be the kind of man that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh &#!%, he's up!"

Brother, life is too short to wake up with regrets.

So love the people who treat you right.

Love the ones who don't, just because you can.

Believe everything happens for a reason. lf you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. if it changes your life, let it.

Kiss slowly.

Forgive quickly.

God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it.

Today is Brother's day, send this to all your brothers, fathers, sons. lf you get back 7, you are loved.

Happy Brothers Day! I LOVE YA BROTHER'?!!

To the cool men that have touched my life. Here's to you!!

A real Brother walks with you when the rest of the world walks on.

Send to all your Brothers because the fake ones won't

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Wyatt Brooks

01/31/1970

James Cowger

01/06/1961

Frank Fiedler, P.M.

01/31/1938

Robert Johnson

01/02/1973

John Messana, P.M.

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Walter Pottorf

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Lavern Ratzlaff

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Terry Robertson, P.M.

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Sam Ruiz, P.M.

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Hal Shrum

01/25/1941

William Tomany

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Ray Troche, P.M.

01/27/1954

Andy Whittaker

01/01/1970

William Woolfolk

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Miles Young

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2011 COMMITTEES COGNIZANCE W. Bro. David Swallow, W. Bro. Jeff Byrne & W. Bro. John Gjonola EDUCATION & INVESTIGATIONS Bro. Robert Kinniburgh, Bro. Charles Wirth, Bro. Christopher Rothwell, W. Bro. Jerry McCorkle, Bro. Kevin Smith, Bro. Frank Joseph, Bro. Nelson Sardelli, W. Bro. Shibli Sawalha. Bro. Brian Higgins and New Master Masons TRESTLEBOARD Bro. Harold Scalzo, Jr., W. Bro. James Greely, W. Bro. Michael Clark, W. Bro. Frank Heyer, Bro. Charles Wirth, Bro. Scott Keiser, W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco, Bro. Brian Higgins.

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Days End ln The coolness of the evening‌ When the sun is going down.

The shadows of the stately trees...

Are long upon the ground.

A gentle breeze comes blowing.

Blue skies begin to gray.

Sunset's rays are glowing All mark the end of day.

The birds have ceased their singing.

And seek their nightly place.

The stars begin appearing...

And till the darkening space.

The toils of this day are over.

Now is the time for With comfort in the knowledge That l have done my best.

The dawn will come tomorrow.

And bring a brighter day.

And all the disappointments Should surely pass away.

The noon-day sun. high in the Will warm my heart and soul, And be a source-of strength...

To help me reach my goal.

When the day is finished...

And the sun sets in the west. can say within my heart...

"Today. I did my best!"

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