Trestleboard, March 2011

March 2011

A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46

 Meetings Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Masonic Memorial Temple 2200 West Mesquite Ave. (Rancho & US-95) Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 www.nellislodge46.org secretary@nellislodge46.org (702)387-0046

Dispensation: November 10, 1962 Chartered November 12, 1963 Volume 48 Issue No. 3 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

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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*

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*

Frank Fiedler Carl Vetter David Cohen* David Lublin

* Signifies a Deceased Brother

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

I want to thank all who are going to the outdoor degree this year and remind you that the costs are to be paid to John Ellis for rooms and meals.

We have 41 signed up so far and 9 rooms requested. Please if you need a room and did not sign up do so ASAP. We may have 2 Third degrees as I have agreed to do one for Sandy Valley if they are ready.

The Visit to Escurial Lodge at Virginia City is shaping up. We can get Michael J. Clark, P.M. rooms in Carson City (about 16 miles Worshipful Master 2011 away) for 60 dollars a night with double occupancy with RV parking. That is 30 dollars each, very cheap but for two nights is 60 plus fees.

I have a reading/big brother/sister program that one of our schools want us to do from 2:30 to 3:15 and need volunteers for that. It would be once a week for about and hour or so to help at risk children who need better reading skills.

They are our future and need a little help. March 1st threw the 4th is Nevada reading week and would like to have several brothers participate. Call me at 592-9249 or e-mail at mclarkmjc@gmail.com and will give you the information.

The century club has collected 1000 dollars I am hoping to raise that to 2000 or more as half of this will go to the Veterans Home in Boulder City when we make a trip there.

Looking at first week of April for a visit.

March is a busy month with visitations with school observance and youth group meetings scheduled. Check our calendar at Nellis lodge 46.org to see what we have planed.

The scholarship program paper work needs to be in by first week in April so as to select one or two to receive our Donald G. Hines scholarship of 500 to a thousand dollars.

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My Brothers, why be a Mason? There are many worthwhile organizations out there.

What separates us from any other charitable or fraternal organization? I guess antiquity and the allure of the name help bring men to the craft. But, is that what we‟re about. Any brother would tell you no, we‟re about so much more. We‟re about brotherly love and making good men better. My question is how? The typical response from many brothers is charitable work. Really, there are thousands of charitable groups, what separates us from any one of them. Do they not make men better? I could be misguided but for me, Masonry is about being in a place where there is the security of free thought and the acceptance of one another even if you Scott Keiser disagree. Masonry is where a man knows without Senior Warden a shadow of a doubt that other men are committed to living the values that we obligate ourselves to. Because we are an ancient fraternal organization who‟s men are vigilant to the values of morality and spirituality for the common good of all. We can be proud of our history but, history goes only so far, we must strive to stay vigilant in the pursuit of the values we obligate ourselves to. There is a saying, “that for evil to triumph needs only good men to do nothing” meaning inaction leads to suffering and eventual death. I‟m not trying to be mellow dramatic, only to emphasize the importance of action. Every man must be the judge of the length of his own cable tow (and that cable tow should not be judged by others), yet he should be mindful of the needs of Masonry especially to the lodge he calls home.

Nellis 46 is going through many changes so that we can be vigilant without compromise, to the ancient ideas and landmarks in the here and now. We as her members need to answer her call. From mentoring, coaching, participating in ritual and her many charitable works. No one or small few can make it work, but together as a whole lodge each doing what is within the length of his cable tow, can make enormous and pronounced effects, that make not only us proud but all that see us.

May God bless keep and bless us and our families, Fraternally Scott

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Brothers, greetings from the South Get ready; it is almost time for our yearly fun! What is he talking about you ask?

Well, it is our fireworks booth … come one come all and join the fun this year!

We will be handing out a sign-up sheet at our next Stated Meeting.

I stated in my last article that I was investigating different papers and articles on Masonic conduct, specifically how we Masons should act while abroad in the world at large and most importantly to Charles Wirth each another. I have been told that Junior Warden chivalry is dead. I disagree … I believe we should be acting as true knights of old. It is not important that I inform people that I am a Mason but when I do, I want to leave a lasting impression when they think, “Hummm, I knew there was something different about that man!”

One of our basic philosophies is and has been to take and make them better. I have received an article dated the Grand Lodge of Washington authored by William PGM which I believe provides us something about should ponder.

good men 1896 from H. Upton, which we

Charles Wirth J.W. From the WAISTELL MS., 1693 III. “THE APPRENTICES CHARGE” Imprms That he shall be true to God and his Holy church & the King and his mr whom he shall truly serve.

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From the Sidelines

By Brian Higgins

What does Enoch have to do with Freemasonry? Mackey points out that Enoch doesn't appear in the Old Charges until Anderson's Constitutions.

Everbody knows Enoch has something important to do with Freemasonry, but what?

Mackey writes that Enoch's name means "dedicated" in Hebrew. I took that as a clue and looked up the both the name Enoch, and the word "dedicated," in the Bible.

Enoch's name appears 12 times in 11 verses of the King James Bible. The word "dedicated" appears 24 times in 20 verses. In three of these verses (Deut 20:5, Kings 8:63, Chron 7:5) the word for "dedicated" is in fact almost identical to the name Enoch.

The Bible research web site I use gives audio pronunciations of Bible words. A 22 second sound clip of both words spoken is attached. The first word spoken is the name Enoch. The second word spoken is "dedicated." You don't need to read Hebrew to hear the similarity.

What about the other citation in which "dedicated" appears in the Bible? The other word for "dedicated" in the Bible is kadosh.

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MAY GOD BLESS THIS AIRLINE CAPTAIN My lead flight attendant came to me and said, "We have an H.R. on this flight." (H.R. stands for human remains.)

"Are they military?" I asked. 'Yes', she said. 'Is there an escort?' I asked. 'Yes, I already assigned him a seat'. 'Would you please tell him to come to the flight deck.

You can board him early," I said. A short while later a young army sergeant entered the flight deck. He was the image of the perfectly dressed soldier.

He introduced himself and I asked him about his soldier. The escorts of these fallen soldiers talk about them as if they are still alive and still with us. He proceeded to answer my questions, but offered no words. I asked him if there was anything I could do for him and he said no. I told him that he had the toughest job in the military and that I appreciated the work that he does for the families of our fallen soldiers. The first officer and I got up out of our seats to shake his hand. He left the flight deck to find his seat.

We completed our preflight checks, pushed back and performed an uneventful departure. About 30 minutes into our flight I received a call from the lead flight attendant in the cabin. 'I just found out the family of the soldier we are carrying, is on board', she said. She then proceeded to tell me that the father, mother, wife and 2-year old daughter were escorting their son, husband, and father home. The family was upset because they were unable to see the container that the soldier was in before we left. We were on our way to a major hub at which the family was going to wait four hours for the connecting flight home to Virginia. The father of the soldier told the flight attendant that knowing his son was below him in the cargo compartment and being unable to see him was too much for him and the family to bear. He had asked the flight attendant if there

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was anything that could be done to allow them to see him upon our arrival. The family wanted to be outside by the cargo door to watch the soldier being taken off the airplane. I could hear the desperation in the flight attendants voice when she asked me if there was anything I could do. Iâ€&#x;m on it, I said. I told her that I would get back to her. Airborne communication with my company normally occurs in the form of e-mail like messages. I decided to bypass this system and contact my flight dispatcher directly on a secondary radio. There is a radio operator in the operations control center who connects you to the telephone of the dispatcher. I was in direct contact with the dispatcher.

I explained the situation. I had on board with the family and what it was the family wanted. He said he understood and that he would get back to me. Two hours went by and I had not heard from the dispatcher. We were going to get busy soon and I needed to know what to tell the family. I sent a text message asking for an update. I saved the return message from the dispatcher and the following is the text: Captain, sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. There is policy on this now and I had to check on a few things. Upon your arrival a dedicated escort team will meet the aircraft. The team will escort the family to the ramp and plane side. A van will be used to load the remains with a secondary van for the family. The family will be taken to their departure area and escorted into the terminal where the remains can be seen on the ramp. It is a private area for the family only. When the connecting aircraft arrives, the family will be escorted onto the ramp and plane side to watch the remains being loaded for the final leg home. „Captain, most of us here in flight control are veterans.

Please pass our condolences on to the family. Thanks.' I sent a message back telling flight control thanks for a good job.

I printed out the message and gave it to shutdown procedures. the lead flight attendant to pass on to the father.

A couple of minutes later I opened the cockpit door. I found the two forward flight The lead flight attendant was very attendants crying, something you just do thankful and told me, 'You have no idea not see. I was told that after we came to a how much this will mean to them.' Things stop, every passenger on the aircraft started getting busy for the descent, stayed in their seats, waiting for the family approach and landing. After landing, we to exit the aircraft. When the family got up cleared the runway and taxied to the and gathered their things, a passenger ramp area. The ramp is huge with 15 slowly started to clap his hands. Moments gates on either side of the alleyway. It is later more passengers joined in and soon always a busy area with aircraft the entire aircraft was clapping. Words of maneuvering every which way to enter 'God Bless You', I'm sorry, thank you, be and exit. When we entered the ramp and proud, and other kind words were uttered checked in with the ramp controller, we to the family as they made their way were told that all traffic was being held for down the aisle and out of the airplane. us.

They were escorted down to the ramp to finally be with their loved one. Many of There is a team in place to meet the the passengers disembarking thanked me aircraft', we were told. It looked like it was for the announcement I had made. They all coming together, then I realized that were just words, I told them, I could say once we turned the seat belt sign off, them over and over again, but nothing I everyone would stand up at once and say will bring back that brave soldier. I delay the family from getting off the respectfully ask that all of you reflect on airplane. As we approached our gate, I this event and the sacrifices that millions asked the copilot to tell the ramp of our men and women have made to controller we were going to stop short of ensure our freedom and safety in these the gate to make an announcement to the United States of AMERICA . passengers. He did that and the ramp controller said, 'Take your time. I stopped the aircraft and set the parking brake. I pushed the public address button and said, 'Ladies and gentleman, this is your Captain speaking I have stopped short of our gate to make a special announcement. We have a passenger on board who deserves our honor and respect. His Name is Private XXXXXX, a soldier who recently lost his life. Private XXXXXX is under your feet in the cargo hold. Escorting him today is Army Sergeant XXXXXXX. Also, on board are his father, mother, wife, and daughter.

Your entire flight crew is asking for all passengers to remain in their seats to allow the family to exit the aircraft first.

Thank you.' We continued the turn to the gate, came to a stop and started our

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March 2

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7 Daylite 44—12:00 Oasis 41—7:00 Stated Communications Degree Practice 14

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4 Nevada Reading Week - Read to school children

5 Scottish Rite Reunion Practice 8am—4pm

SCOTTISH RITE Remembrance & Renewal 6:30 Bobo Room

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11 Officers meet at MMT to prepare for Outdoor Degree 6:30

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18 DeMolay Hockey Night L.V. Wranglers 6pm. Tickets Needed Orleans Arena

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Outdoor M.M. Degree at Rainbow Canyon 9am—3pm 775-726-3975

31 Masters & Wardens 6:30pm At MMT

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Masonic baseball caps One size fits all * Show your support for Nellis Lodge or the Square & Compasses alone Available in Black or White with a gold Square & Compasses Order yours today!! You can get yours by mail or at the Lodge. $15.00 at the Lodge or $20.00 by mail

____________________________________________ Name ____________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip Make $20 checks payable to Nellis Lodge 46.

Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

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Nellis Lodge No. 46 Bikes for Books Program Help encourage elementary school children to read!

For more information contact W. Michael Clark, P.M.

Join Nellis Lodge for the 77th annual Helldorado Days Evening Parade, to be held Saturday, May 14th 2011 in Downtown Las Vegas. The parade begins at 7:00 PM and concludes with fireworks! Helldorado Rodeo performance begins at 9:00 PM following the parade.

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2dly That he shall not pick away his Mr. and Mrs. goods nor absent himself from their Srvice not goe from ym about his own pleasure by day or by night without licence.

3dly He shall keep Counsell in all things spoken in Lodge or chamber by any Mastr fellow or free Mason he shall not keep any disobedient argumt against any; nor disclose any secrett whereby any Difference shall arise amongst masons or fell; or apprntices but reverently to behave himself to all free masons being sworn brethren to his sd Mr. 4thly That he doe not comit Adultery nor fornication in his Mrs house wh his Mrs. Daughter or Srvant.

5thly Hee shall not use any Carding or diceing or other unlawful games nor haunt any Tavrns or Ailehouses there wasting his mastrs goods without License.

6thly Hee shall not Comit adultery in any mans house where he shall have worked or be Table.

7thly He shall not purloin nor stal the Goods of any prson or Consent thereto; nor willingly suffer harm or shame During his sd apprentishipp but to withstand the same to ye utmost of his power & Thereof to inform his sd maistr or some other free Mason with all possible & convenient speed.

THE CHARGES OF A FREE MASON Extracted from the ancient RECORDS of LODGES beyond Sea, and of those in ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, and IRELAND, for the Use of the Lodges in London: To be read at the making of NEW BRETHREN, or when the Master shall order it.

THE GENERAL HEADS, VIZ I.

OF GOD and RELIGION.

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Of the CIVIL MAGISTRATE E supreme and subordinate.

III. Of LODGES. IV. Of MASTERS, WARDENS, FELLOWS, and APPRENTICES. V.

Of the Management of the CRAFT in working.

VI. Of BEHAVIOUR, viz: 6.

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Towards a STRANGE BROTHER

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In the Lodge while CONSTITUTED.

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After the Lodge is over and the BRETHREN not gone.

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When Brethren meet without STRANGERS, but not in a LODGE.

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In presence of STRANGERS NOT MASONS.

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At HOME and in the NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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The 2nd Annual Nellis Picnic.

June 12, 2011 Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs Fun Food & Drink Games for the kids

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Join The

Brethren a few years ago we started a century club to raise money to support Lodge functions and events.

We‟ve decided to bring it back! Donate $100 to the Lodge under “Century Club” an your name will appear on a 2011 Century Club plaque that will be prominently displayed.

Your name will also appear in the Trestleboard.

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BECOME A NELLIS TRESTLEBOARD SUPPORTER If you would like to contribute to the Trestleboard support fund , please call 702-387-0046 and leave us a message. Get your name out there and show your Brethren that you support the Lodge and this publication.

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Ronald Ankiewicz

03/14/1950

Danial Benstead

03/12/1972

Jay Bigornia

03/22/1962

Albert Fischer, P.M.

03/09/1925

Matt Friscia

03/29/1959

James Greely, P.M.

03/03/1957

Frank Heyer, P.M.

03/28/1938

Donald Huie

03/06/1966

Cristian Leon

03/23/1984

Mark Otto

03/10/1969

Rand Riggs

03/25/1961

Matt Ross

03/21/1986

David Swallow, P.M.

03/08/1971

Merlin Wheeler

03/27/1940

Miguel Zavala

03/29/1977

Raul Montenegro

03/04/1990

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.

TELEPHONE W. Bro Mike Clark All Line Officers DELINQUENCY W. Bro. James Greely, W. Bro. Frank Heyer, W. Bro. Shibli Sawalha, W. Bro. Sam. Ruiz & W. Bro. Mike Clark.

FUNDRAISING Bro. Scott Keiser, W. Bro. David Lublin, Bro. Charles Wirth, Bro. Harold Scalzo, Jr. LONG RANGE PLANNING Bro. Charles Wirth, Bro. Christopher Lee, W. Bro. John Feustel and all Line Officers.

Dues Relief Fund Help a Brother by contributing to the dues relief fund. Your contribution will assist a brother that has fallen on hard times.

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Starts at 10:00am Saturday March 12, 2011 Breakfast at 8:am, Lunch at 12:30pm, Dinner at 6:30pm.

Rooms are $25 per night meals are $5 each Ladies welcome to stay at the ranch.

Western wear, guns and hats.

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