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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF SAN DIEGO LODGE NO. 35, F. & A. M.
Grand Lodge of California Dispensation Granted August 1, 1851
VOLUME XCIII, Issue 4
April 2015
The Master’s Message
Oh my! Hasn’t it been hot this
month! If this heat continues, we
will have to institute summer attire
early.
Thanks, everyone who came and
supported us at our March Stated
Meeting. I hope everyone had a
wonderful time learning about life
on Alcatraz Island, presented by
brother Dick Fisher. I would also
like to welcome brother Spears
home from a US Naval deployment.
The lodge appreciates the work that
you are doing to defend the freedom
we all enjoy.
We have a busy month ahead of us
with a lot of degrees scheduled and
events planned. We are having the
annual shooting event. We also
have the Past Masters night. All
master masons in good standing are
welcome to attend and see the Past
Masters perform a “PERFECT”
third degree.
From the West
Michael D. Happy Spring from the West!
Thibodeaux, Yes, the season of Spring is officialMaster
ly here. It may be hard to see the
change in San Diego, but it is certainly upon us. If anyone has doubts
they are welcome to come to my
I look forward to seeing everyone house and see the energy exhibited
at the April stated meeting!
by my children and animals!
Ladies Activity following Stated There are, of course, religious holiDinner:
days important to different faiths in
April and I would like to wish everyAs for the ladies, this month’s ac- one a pleasant observance.
tivity is Origami, led by one of
our past madams, Mia McClellan. However, I would like to point out
Be sure to come join us and test
one holiday that may not be as obviout your art and craft skills.
ous or recognized. The holiday I am
Michael D. Thibodeaux
Master
referring to is observed on the third
Monday of April.
The holiday is Patriot’s Day. This
day commemorates the battles of
This is a good time to check that Lexington and Concord which began
the American Revolutionary War. It
your contact information is coralso honors the “Midnight Ride of
rect. You can update it on the
Paul Revere”. He was not only a
Grand Lodge website. If you
As I am writing this article, I can’t
have not used it before, you will Freemason but also the Grand Maswait to see all the kids at the family need your member number to reg- ter of the Grand Lodge of Massachumovie night on Friday, March 20th. ister. This member number is lo- setts. Does anyone else think that he
I can’t believe how fast the kids are cated on the face for your Dues
looks like Bob Hope in the portrait
growing. Idy is more opinionated
Receipt. The website address is: by John Copley (we have a copy on
than anyone I’ve ever met, and baby
the wall in the building)?
www.freemason.org
Michael, with his ham hock thighs,
is wearing 18-month clothing as a
Speaking of Hope, I would like to
John Goodloe, PM
four month old. He is a mason in
pause and reflect on this word. April
Secretary
the making… ‘cuz, boy, he loves to (619) 296-0660
(Continued on page 2)
eat!
From The Secretary
From the South
To The Celestial Lodge Above:
(Continued from page 1)
and Spring represent Hope to me
Greetings from the South!
Name: Raynold E. Swanson, Jr. and I think it is a proper time to
consider the observances this month
Born: June 27, 1930
and what they represent: sacrifice,
On February 2, 2015, San Diego
Raised: November 17, 1967
resurrection, and birth. Hope is
Lodge No.35 had 2 Second Degrees Died: January 16, 2015
the antidote to Despair and it is
to confer. Our Master, Michael
worth remembering the individuals
Thibodeaux, was away on business
Soft And Safe To Thee,
and events which have provided it.
and could not attend. This left the
My Brother,
worker bees to do the work, and this
Be Thy Resting Place
Warren Graves
is where I express my pride. Lead by
Senior Warden
Senior Warden Warren Graves, we Box Scores (2015):
the officers, with the help of Pat
Malone, performed ritual that would Initiated: 1 Passed:
Annual San Diego Lodge 35
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make any lodge proud. You’re prob- Raised: 4 Affiliations: 2
Shooting Event
ably thinking “that’s their job” and Restorations: 0
you would be right. But remember,
It is that time again when all our
Withdrawals: 0 Deaths:
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we are volunteers and we are a rebrethren and friends who are interflection of the hard work and dedica- Suspensions: 0
ested in recreational shooting to
tion of many volunteers. From our
gather and enjoy each other’s comTotal Membership: 572
Master to our Past Masters to our
pany in beautiful Dulzura, CA.
EA:
47
Officers’ Coach, and many more,
FC:
15
who give up a lot of our personal
When: April 12, 2015
MM:
510
time to provide the kind of ritual that
Time: 8:00 am — ???
San Diego No. 35 is known for.
Dues Owed (2014): 51
(until you run out of ammo)
I am inviting all the brethren to join
us and witness the quality of work
your officers are doing. Let’s not
overlook them or take them for
granted. These young men not only
want but need your support. They
need to know that their work matters
and is appreciated. So take a moment and look at the monthly calendar. You will see ample opportunities to observe your Lodge Officers
at work. As is said at the end of almost every meeting, “sideliners are
greatly appreciated”. See you in
lodge!
Zeke Sanchez
Junior Warden
EA:
FC:
MM:
17
3
31
Dues Owed (2015): 118
EA:
27
FC:
6
MM:
85
Save the Dates:
Where: South Bay Rod & Gun Club
Cost: $20.00 —
for non-SBRGC members
Don’t forget to bring your guns and
ammo and have some fun with us.
Remember to bring eye and ear
protection for yourselves. The address is shown below:
1020 Marron Valley Road
Wed, May 6 — Scottish Rite HonDulzura, CA 91917
ors Masters, GL Officers, and
Committeemen
If you have any questions, call our
Sat, May 30 — San Diego Lodge Lodge Secretary or contact our
event sponsor:
Honored Ladies’ Luncheon
Dale Bergen, PM
Sun, May 31 — Annual Trip to
Barrett Junction Cafe
To Families, Wives/Widows and Caregivers
Should the person to whom this newsletter is addressed be ill or in some difficulty, please contact the Lodge Secretary at (619) 296-0660 or email him at:
secretary@sandiego35.org
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Joseph Chester
Fred Hill
Robert L. Creason
Herbert B. Plastik
John E. Endicott
James Sutera, PM
Edward J. Hanzel
John C. Thomas II
Contact the Secretary for addresses and phone numbers.
Our infirmed brethren don’t care what we know if they don’t know we care.
Dear Members and Ladies of San Diego Lodge 35,
For many years, Bethel 40 has had a major fund raising activity working at the Del Mar Fair. We have been
offered this opportunity again this year. We have one date prior to the fair opening and several during the fair.
The Fair pays us $7.00 per person per hour and provides a complementary fair pass. This is a tremendous
fundraiser for Bethel 40, one which does not require anyone to sell anything. This does require some commitment from adults over the age of 21 to work shifts at the fairground.
The fair notified us today of our shift assignments for this year. The times that I need parents (or anyone in the
family, or friends, or someone you might just like to spend the day with that is over 21 years of age) is as follows:
Sunday, May 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (home brew judging)
Friday, June 19th, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Int’l. Beer Festival)
Friday, June 20th, from 3:30 pm to 9:00pm (Int’l Beer Festival)
Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 am to 8:00pm (Int’l Beer Festival)
Sunday, June 21st from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Int’l Beer Festival)
The work is not hard; it is very easy, and can really be fun. No experience is needed and no drinking is allowed. I am sending out these times and asking for help now to see if we can fill these slots. Please, please,
please look over your calendars, and let me know as soon as possible if you can work any or all of these shifts.
If we can fill the slots with at least five adults each time slot, we have the potential of earning at least $1500
which would really keep the Bethel afloat.
Your help is appreciated and needed. I urge you to support the Bethel. If you need any information about the
project, please give me a call at 619-280-1156. Remember you can get a group of your friends (they don’t
have to be masons, just adults) and work together having a great time. Just ask the volunteers from last year –
they had fun!
Many Thanks!
Susie Goodloe
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Matthew Arnold
Stephen Beck
Karl Engstrom
Daniel Wilson
Kevin De Nino
Lugo Arce
Arthur Ashfield
Eugene Yee
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Victor Nicholas
Jonathon Barber
Emile Pierre Jr., PM
Douglas Woodworth
Thomas Maloney
Richard Smith - EA
17 Romuald Corbel
Trevor Lady - FC
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Dale Martin
26 John Tocco
Carroll Rumpel, PM 27 David Gutierrez Jr.
Edson Misener Jr.
Sean O'Donnell
Ted Parisi
John Silva - EA
A. Dale Bergen, PM
29 John Crago III, PM
Pat Malone
Ryan Felde
Donald Taylor Sr., PM
Richard Smith
26 Charles Harris
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Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth
2015 LODGE OFFICERS
Master ..................... Michael Thibodeaux (Kasey)
Senior Warden ....... Warren Graves (Karen)
Junior Warden ........ Zeke Sanchez (Christina)
Treasurer ................ Gary M. Creason, PM (Mia)
Secretary ................ John D. Goodloe, PM (Susie)
Chaplain ................. Christian Engstrom (Chynna)
Senior Deacon ........ W. Jay Sener (Cindy)
Junior Deacon ........ Austin Swank (Julia)
Marshal ................... Peter D. Newman
Senior Steward ....... David Vassall
Junior Steward ....... David Diaz
Organist .................. Ken McMillen, PM
Tiler ......................... Dexter Brown
Lodge Ambassador Richard A. Fisher (Connie)
For your convenience…
Inspector, 909th: Richard Baskin (Barbara)
Officers’ Coach: Richard W. Bullard, PM (Sharon) .
Head Candidates’ Coach: Ron Malone
Junior PM: Michael Lancaster, PM (Deborah)
Editor: William “Bud” Abbott .............................................(619) 296-0660
San Diego Lodge No. 35 Office ........................................(619) 296-0660
San Diego Lodge No. 35 Office (Reservations)................(619) 296-4821
San Diego Lodge No. 35 Website:
San Diego Lodge No. 35 email:
http://www.sandiego35.org
secretary@sandiego35.org
STATED MEETING and DINNER
APRIL 3, 2015
**BUSINESS Attire**
April 2015
1st
Wednesday 6:00 pm SR Extinguishing of the Lights
3rd
Friday
6:15 pm Stated Meeting Dinner
7:30 pm Stated Meeting
5th
Sunday
8:00 am SR Relighting of the Lights
6th
Monday
Officers’ Practice
9th
Thursday
6:30 pm San Diego 35ers
10th
Friday
6:30 pm Third Degree — Svensson
12th
Sunday
8:00 am Annual Shooting Day — South
Bay Rod & Gun Club
13th
Monday
6:30 pm Second Degree — Craft
17th
Friday
20th
Monday
24th
Friday
Past Masters’ Night
Third Degree — Edmonds
27th
Monday
Open
29th
Wednesday 5:30 pm Masonic Information Night
Dark — Gem Faire
6:00 pm Applicant Interview Dinner —
First Degrees
(Tuxedos for Officers)
Dinner at 6:15 pm
By Reservation - $13.00
Make or Cancel Reservation with Secretary by
Noon - Wednesday, April 1st
Entrees: Chicken Parmesan & Sirloin Tips Bourgogne
Herbed Buttered Noodles, Steamed Broccoli
Spring Mix Salad, Cookies & Brownies
Stated Meeting at 7:30 pm
Dessert served following the Stated Meeting
and ladies activities (approximately 8:45 pm)
Please check the web site for updates:
WWW.SANDIEGO35.ORG
The Master Mason
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San Diego Lodge No. 35, F. & A. M.
1895 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego CA 92108-3683
secretary@sandiego35.org
John Goodloe, PM
Secretary (619) 296-0660
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