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Arizona Lodge No. 2 F. & A. M.
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April, 2021 Trestleboard From the East –Rhetoric After we have learned the proper use of words and the structure of Grammar, we then learn how to speak those words. In ancient times, Rhetoric was associated with the art of persuasion, particularly when it came to the law. Plato wrote about Rhetoric using Socrates as his main character. He laid it out as a question and answer process that would lead to understanding. Today, we know that as “The Socratic Method” which is often used in schools of higher learning; a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on answering and asking questions to stimulate critical thinking. Aristotle, a student of Plato, later believed that Rhetoric could be used as a means of creating a sense of community. He saw Rhetoric as a way of shaping a discussion based on who you were talking to, realizing
Different things appeal to different people. In modern terms, “Rhetoric” or the ability to speak well, can mean the difference between surviving - and thriving. We use Rhetoric on a daily basis; to speak well in an interview and convince the employer we are a good hire; to ask questions of our friends, families & co-workers in order to properly understand things; to share your ideas in order to bring others on board; to motivate people to take your side when fighting for your rights. The art of speaking well is important because this is how we, as humans, illustrate our express our needs and get them met. It is an essential skill if we are to improve ourselves and continue to learn and apply the additional arts and sciences. Like Logic, which we will discuss next month.
Yours in Education, Understanding & Freedom Bo Buchanan, Master - Arizona Lodge No. 2 7 Arts & Sciences: Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, Astronomy
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From the West - Servant Leadership Hail Brothers from the West Gate of the Temple, where I am pleased to pay the craft the wages of Servant Leadership. “Servant Leadership begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then a conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead”--- Robert K. Greenleaf. The path of the Masonic Officer is the power of this statement! We choose to lead as a conscious effort because we understand needs. The needs of our Brethren, our Lodges, our Families and Ourselves. By putting the needs of others first, we can ensure good harmony, peace, and tranquility within ourselves as men first, then spread that cement of love, virtue, and proper conduct to our families. The model that Servant Leadership provides is that same model taught in our Masonic ritual and various masonic textbooks. When we make specific effort to practice these tenants of Masonry and / or the attributes of a great servant leader, we will be able to measure the results from those in search of that everlasting light, that are doing the work. I challenge all brethren to go out and serve your communities in any way. Take time to teach one young person in your community something. As an officer of your lodge my Brother, I am here to serve you as your elected official in the West, and should any brother reading this need anything, please call me. 480 939 1821. Semper Fidelis !! Fraternally yours, Matthew Harris, Senior Warden Arizona Lodge No. 2
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From the South
Line It comes in hundreds of forms as monofilament for fishing, can provide communications by telephone, and can help express a thought in poetry or prose. The Mason Dixon Line defined state boundaries and line can also define our ancestry. The geometric definition of line gives us a concept of straight and segment which are necessary to create any plumb, level or square and therefore is the single most primary element of all the working tools in Freemasonry. The line I am particularly revved up about is the one that we more frequently call string or rope. As a thing, line predates all the other working tools. As a point of origin, line is prehistoric yet still today the most useful of tools. Can anyone imagine what life would be like without rope? We can use it to haul water up from a well, tie bundles together to make columns, bind branches across to make structures or weave a fabric of unimaginable complexity and beauty. Long ago and still today masons use line to layout buildings, walls and other constructions as well as regularly course stone and brickwork. Operatively, a mason’s line was kept on a skirret which is still a masonic working tool in other jurisdictions where the skirret metaphorically represents laying a square and straight foundation for our lives. Mason’s line is used to measure, layout and make increments (making a line in segments of 3, 4 and 5 equal parts by application of Thales Right Angle Theorem can create lines at right angles to each other) and gives us rooms with square corners. None of these accomplishments are possible without line to organize and put them in some order. In that sense, line is a tool to put things in order. Allegorically, if for the operative mason, line orders things for the mason’s work, then it follows speculatively the same line tool can be used to create order in our lives. The phrase “get in line” might be the quickest way to food or the concert ticket. In that senses putting my life in order first to last. It would also apply to getting my finances or personal affairs in line (i.e. put in order: make ready), including wrapping things neatly up for that final trip adorned with gems of fellowship. As well by aligning my plans with my goals (line things up) while keeping on the straight and narrow track, I can be destined for greater achievements. This little ditty was entertaining so if anyone else is interested in the parallels between masonic working tools and life tools, particularly the humble orderly line, then please look me up for a longer conversation.
Vic Olson, JW AZ#2 2021
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MasoniCon 2021
Attending MasoniCon 2021, from Left to right: Worshipful Master Bo Buchanan, Secretary Mike DiGiacomo, Junior Warden Vic Olson, Senior Warden Matthew Harris.
This year, MasoniCon 2021 was held in Prescott at the Prescott Resort and Conference center. This year, the format was mixed up a bit and we were all divided up into separate groups and mixed in with brothers from other lodges. During question and answer sessions, brothers from various lodges discussed best practices for things like motivating members, performing background checks, mentoring candidates and dealing with disputes among brothers. It was an excellent format. Next year, MasoniCon 2022 is open to all masons – don’t miss it!
The coin for this year’s MasoniCon featured The Pyramid and the all seeing eye on the front and a Tree of knowledge on the back. The tree represents the individual mason or lodge, while the book represents the nutrients we provide the mason to grow and improve. For a full explanation of Commemorative Coin Symbolish, check out the article in the upcoming Copper Post.
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Volunteers Needed! Brothers, we are looking for volunteers to help with lodge duties. • • • •
Facebook Page Trestleboard Website Widows/Ladies Luncheon
If you are interested in taking over these duties or forming a committee to work on them, please contact the Worshipful Master.
A challenge from the Master From Worshipful Master Bo Buchanan
When I was just 12 years old, I spent a summer at my Grandmothers house in Wisconsin. My parents had divorced a few years earlier and I think my mother was looking for ways to keep me occupied and out of trouble. I remember some crazy times – poking bats with a broom to get them from out of the shutters, running as the bats chased me; drinking so much chocolate milk that I puked, and writing thank you letters. My grandmother taught me that it was important to thank people for the things they did for me. A few years ago, I thought it was important enough to place this task on my calendar. So every morning, at 9:00am – I hand write thank you letters. Sure, some days – I don’t write any. Some days, I have to stop and think. But that’s when something strange happened. I started looking for ways to be thankful. I started thinking about the previous day or evening – and if there was something I should be thankful for. I have heard from many people that they enjoy getting a personal note in the regular mail. When was the last time you received something personal – that wasn’t a bill? So this month, I will be challenging everyone at the April Stated meeting to hand write and send out 2 thank you cards. If your thanks are related to lodge – we have lodge notecards. If it is personal – we will have blank notecards. You can fill them out and leave them at lodge and we can mail them – or take them home. Even if you don’t come to lodge, you can still send out two notes of thanks. Look for reasons to be thankful.
Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude
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From the Secretaries Table It is not about you When it comes to ritual there are many points of view. Some say we are not ritual parrots, some say close enough, and still others say that good crisp ritual is the pride of masonry. I am of the last group. Not just for the purpose of looking good, but to show what good ritual work should be. When you visit a lodge and the brothers are fumbling through the degree, you feel embarrassed for them. Sometimes there aren’t enough brothers to do the work and at the last minute members are pulled for the sidelines. This is a sign of poor planning on the Master’s part. This situation should be avoided at all costs. Even the secretary should be helping make sure the seats and the proficiency are filled and up to par. Good ritual work is not for the brothers performing the degree, they should be ready and knowledgeable. The degree work is for the candidate, new brothers on the sidelines and visitors. The men that are performing are there to inspire, educate, and spur. By being good at your part is what inspires others to excel in the work they are trying to accomplish. A knowledgeable brother educates those to the proper delivery and execution of ritual, so the following officers see and understand how to do the work correctly. I remember seeing PM Ron Heck give an Apron lecture and thinking to myself, “wow, I want to do work like that”. The feeling and depth in that one small lecture spurred me to do better and learn more exacting ritual. We all need to understand that degree work is about the candidate and lodge as a whole. It is not about us, but about them. The teaching of Freemasonry shows us this everyday
PM Michael DiGiacomo Secretary Travelling Men – Arizona No. 2 Brothers are out Travelling Again in March! Arizona No. 2 visiting Acacia Lodge No. 42 in Avondale, AZ
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Arizona No. 2 Visiting Pinal Lodge No. 30 in Casa Grande, AZ
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Pioneer Cemetery holds an important place in the hearts of Arizona Freemasons. Early founders of the state of Arizona as well as Freemasonry in Arizona are buried there. That is why this year, for the 2nd year in a row, in addition to being a member of the Pioneers’ Cemetery Association, we will be donating $1.00 for every member of Arizona Lodge No. 2 . If you would like to support this important Arizona historical site, please visit the Pioneers’ Cemetery Association website below:
http://www.azhistcemeteries.org/
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence & Determination alone are omnipotent. ………………..…….President Calvin Coolidge
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2021 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Registration for Grand Communication is now available. Visit the Grand Lodge website or click the link below: • 139th Grand Lodge of Arizona Grand Communication • June 3rd – 5th, 2021 • Prescott Resort & Convention Center • As of now, limited to 300 participants. • https://azmasons.org/2021aac
Official Visitation Right Worshipful Jim Baker At our March stated meeting we had an official visit from Right Worshipful Brother Jim Baker, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in Arizona. Also in attendance was the Grand Lecturer, Worshipful Brother Cal Magness. Thank you for visiting us brothers - we hope to see you again soon!
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APRIL STATED MEETING WILL BE IN PERSON AS OF THIS PRINTING Stay Tuned for updates via Facebook, Website & Email 6:00pm – An Italian dinner with all the fixins will be served! 7:00pm – Gavel starts our in person April Stated Meeting We will be celebrating all April Masonic Birthdays as well! Trestleboard Education 7 Arts & Sciences
Stated Meetings
Short Talk Education This year, each month at our Stated Meeting we will be presenting a “Short Talk Bulletin” originally written by the Masonic Service Association. Each month a different officer will be presenting. Check out the website for short talk podcasts! www.MSANA.com
Each Month for 7 months of the year, our electronic Trestleboard will focus on 7 Arts and Sciences. Each Sunday, our Facebook page will share an exciting virtual education presentation.
of the Mind 4thQuarry Tuesday Education
Quarry of the Mind Every 4th Tuesday we will hold our “Quarry of the Mind” education night, either in person or virtually online – open to Masons & NonMasons about esoteric topics, the 7 arts & sciences & selfIn 2021, we will continue improvement. These will our th 4 Tuesday education continue online while wenight are with a toLong education unable meetform in person. every 4th Tuesday – either virtual or in person. Check Facebook & the calendar for topics and speakers.
2021 DUES 2021 DUES are now payable. Dues are the lifeblood of a lodge and help us keep running smoothly. Lodge dues become payable in December of the year prior. Dues are now OVERDUE. You can now use Chase QUICKPAY or pay via Paypal. A link for paypal/credit card payment will soon be placed on our website page.
Rhetoric may be defined as the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion. This is not a function of any other art..…….Aristotle Under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Arizona
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APRIL MASONIC BIRTHDAYS Kenneth LaFave Raymond Evans Tracy Thomas
4/12/55 4/10/56 4/14/59
66 yrs Edward Chandler 65 yrs Kevin Garrison 62 yrs Tommy Hare
4/16/96 4/30/96 4/22/97
25 yrs 25 yrs 24 yrs
Jack Richey Norman Long David Gardner
4/13/61 4/22/65 4/19/66
60 yrs Paul Amick 56 yrs Thomas Ritter 55 yrs Kenneth Papa
4/18/98 23 yrs 4/18/98 23 yrs 4/28/98 23 yrs
Melvin Brown 4/18/67 Clarence Hudson 4/22/71 Robert Rector 4/27/71
54 yrs Andrew Maltenfort 50 yrs Derry Orr 50 yrs Michael Alanis
4/27/99 22 yrs 4/25/00 21 yrs 4/7/01 20 yrs
Wayne Smith Raymond Gieszl Larry LaPrade
4/15/75 4/22/76 4/26/77
46 yrs Ronald Larson 45 yrs Sylvio Martins Jr. 44 yrs Keith Deane II
4/24/01 20 yrs 4/30/02 19 yrs 4/10/04 17 yrs
David Wall Harold Nolde James Rolle III
4/26/77 4/30/77 4/11/78
4/10/04 17 yrs 44 yrs Matthew Armer 4/10/04 17 yrs 44 yrs Michael Frantz 43 yrs Christopher Hagenian 4/2/05 16 yrs
David Gossen 4/9/80 Frederick Stahl 4/24/80 Harold Caywood II 4/29/80
41 yrs Thomas Thompson 41 yrs Jeremy Cotterell 41 yrs Victor Olson
4/18/06 15 yrs 4/12/11 10 yrs 4/16/13 8 yrs
Larry Schafer 4/8/82 Stephen Cox 4/26/83 David Van Dine 4/26/83 Michael Deapen 4/20/93
39 yrs Ashley Ford 38 yrs Cory Whalin 38 yrs Richard Allen 28 yrs
4/27/13 8 yrs 4/28/15 6 yrs 4/12/16 5 yrs
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY!! Thanks to the Bonus Swap Project Grant we received earlier in the year, several projects are underway. The Roof construction is almost completed. Next up: repair and/or replacement of windows. Also in the planning stages – a landscaping solution for the building! Under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Arizona
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Upcoming Events April Schedule 4/5/21 4/6/21 4/13/21 4/20/21 4/21/21 4/27/21
Trustees Meeting (Virtual) Stated Meeting – In person Entered Apprentice Degree Fellowcraft Practice Visitation to Eloy #46 4th Tuesday Education
Please check our Facebook page or Web page for information and links for meetings and the latest updates.
Bikes For Books It is that time of the year, and we are reaching out to our School Partner Capitol Elementary School in Phoenix to discuss a possible Bikes for Books campaign this year or Teacher Grants for the classroom. Because of our inability to hold fundraisers over the last year, we are looking for donations to help support our school partner. If you would like to make a donation via PayPal or Credit card
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2021 Charity Work
This year, we are still collecting suits, coats, ties, shoes and belts for St. Joseph the Worker. Contact the Worshipful Master if you have donations – Or Click here to donate money via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hos ted_button_id=7BF9FP3NWYJSS Under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Arizona
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2021 Officers for Arizona No. 2 Worshipful Master Bo Buchanan 630.846.4663 rfb321@gmail.com
Senior Warden Matthew Harris 480.939.1321 mharrisaz2@outlook.com
Junior Warden Victor Olson 480-544-2174 victoro@pdgoffice.com
Treasurer Cory Whalin 480.246.5566 cory@suvinowineryaz.com
Secretary Michael DiGiacomo 602-570-4476 secretary@azlodge2.org
Chaplain Anthony Crosson 602-717-0435 acrosson1984@gmail.com
Senior Deacon John Canisales 623-853-7913 Jcanisales3@gmail.com
Junior Deacon Robb Knotts 602.769.8468 Apollyon07@gmail.com
Marshall Bryan Vance 928.380.3188 bryanrvance@yahoo.com
Senior Steward Joel Birch 623-680-7531 Apollyon07@gmail.com
Junior Steward Drew Armenta 480.709.0783 drewarmenta@hotmail.com
Tyler Forrest Holdorf 202.352.4218 Forrestholdorf@gmail.com
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