Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge No. 42 · 2019-04-30 · June 6 – Past Master’s Night – “The Holy...
4
Brethren, The month of May is known most for Memorial Day. Memorial Day marks the be- ginning of summer, although as we all know, summer will not actually begin for an- other thirty days. Going to the beach and the opening of the community pool is associ- ated with the care-free spirit of the summer months. Ironic that summer begins with the honoring of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Decoration Day (later changed to Memorial Day) was consecrated by Brother General John Logan (Union General) on May 30, 1868 in his leadership role of the fraternal group, The Grand Army of the Republic. Up to that point, it was witnessed that wid- ows would lay flowers on the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers, most noticeably in Waterloo, NY, where on May 5, 1866 it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. Decoration Day was celebrat- ed on May 30 until 1971 when it was made an official holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May and the name was changed to Memorial Day. Brother Logan died a short time after being elected to receive the 33 0 , which was never conferred. If you are ever in Indianapolis, be sure to stop by Logan Lodge #577, named after the General. Whatever you are doing and wher- ever you are on Memorial Day, please stop at 3:00 p.m. and recognize the moment of silence dedicated to the fallen. May is also known for another celebratory day, Cinco de Mayo; the day the Battle of Puebla was won against the French in 1862. It is a bigger holiday in the United States than in Mexico, except in the State of Puebla. The French attacked Mexico after President Juarez stated foreign debt payments would be put on hold. When French troops arrived in Puebla, they met an undermanned, under-gunned group of rag-tag militiamen who defeated the French on May fifth. The news of the Mexican victory spread to California Hispanic miners who celebrated. After the Civil War, America helped Mexico to dispel the French. This holiday is not Mexican and not American, but truly Mexican-American. We Masons understand giving up the ghost. Those who have passed over are never really gone if we keep their memories alive in our hearts and minds. So, this May whether you are drinking a Margaretta or swimming in the pool, keep them alive. It is in remembering the deceased while living our lives that we unlock the significance of the passage, “that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns,” and thereby cement the upper blocks of our character. Last month Worshipful Dave Potts gave a presentation on the Arlington Commandery Knights Templar. Brother Ted McNelis presented on “Catholicism and Masonry Pat II”. Worshipful McElwain from Kemper-Macon Ware gave a historical synopsis on Columbia Lodge. All of these presentations were educational and enjoyable. This month we begin with Worshipful Michael Will’s presentation: “Explanation of the UK Master Mason Apron”. For the second stated communication, Worshipful Jon Ruark will give a presentation on the “Philosophical Ele- ments of the Circumpunct”. These presentations will be enlightening and entertaining. On the 11 th of this month, the William Hiram Woods School will be held at Springfield Lodge – a great opportunity to see the exemplification of the Master Mason degree. Donuts and coffee at 8:00 a.m. and the exemplification of the degree starts at 8:30 a.m. I will take this opportunity to say thank you to Brother Andy Vellenga and Brother Rob Ortiz as well as to others too many to mention for doing outstanding work in keeping the ship right and for filling in where needed as I at- tended to my vocation. Brothers step up for the good of Masonry, and things get done, and for this a Worshipful Master should be ex- tremely grateful – and, I am. FROM THE EAST Newsletter Date: May 2019 Cherrydale-Columbia Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge No. 42 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons 3805 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 2019 CHERRYDALE-COLUMBIA LODGE OFFICERS Worshipful Master: Michael Joseph Zabrowski 703.474.1030 [email protected] Senior Warden: Andrew Evan Vellenga 919.616.2252 [email protected] Junior Warden: Jesus Robert Ortiz 703.395.0755 [email protected] Treasurer: Jeffrey James Ameen 330.881.5333 [email protected] Secretary: Carl Edward Weaver, PDDGM 703.338.0267 [email protected] Senior Deacon: Theodore Taylor Crowley 678.234.8663 [email protected] Junior Deacon: Edward William McNelis 757.871.1253 [email protected] Chaplain: Sean Donald O’Reilly 702.371.2721 [email protected] Senior Steward: Troy Edward Van Winkle, PM 571.699.4638 [email protected] Junior Steward: Kelly McDowell McCormick 703-585-1273 [email protected] Marshal: David Andrew Schwartz 301.904.1696 [email protected] Tiler: Robert Browning Rench Jr., PM 703.536.6634 Musician: William Stephen Barker 703.892.6522 [email protected] Musician Emeritus: Rev. F. Reed Brown, PM Lodge Instructor of Work Dean Frederick Jones 202-489-7331 [email protected] Trustees Jay Alexander Brannam, PDDGM John Weldon Frank, PM Donald Ellis Strehle, PDDGM Sincerely and Fraternally, Michael Joseph Zabrowski Worshipful Master, 2019 Michael Joseph Zabrowski Worshipful Master
Transcript of Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge No. 42 · 2019-04-30 · June 6 – Past Master’s Night – “The Holy...
Brethren, The month of May is known most for Memorial Day. Memorial Day marks the be-ginning of summer, although as we all know, summer will not actually begin for an-other thirty days. Going to the beach and the opening of the community pool is associ-ated with the care-free spirit of the summer months. Ironic that summer begins with the honoring of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Decoration Day (later changed to Memorial Day) was consecrated by Brother General John Logan (Union General) on May 30, 1868 in his leadership role of the fraternal group, The Grand Army of the Republic. Up to that point, it was witnessed that wid-ows would lay flowers on the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers, most noticeably in Waterloo, NY, where on May 5, 1866 it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. Decoration Day was celebrat-ed on May 30 until 1971 when it was made an official holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May and the name was changed to Memorial Day. Brother Logan died a short time after being elected to receive the 330, which was never conferred. If you are ever in Indianapolis, be sure to stop by Logan Lodge #577, named after the General. Whatever you are doing and wher-ever you are on Memorial Day, please stop at 3:00 p.m. and recognize the moment of silence dedicated to the fallen. May is also known for another celebratory day, Cinco de Mayo; the day the Battle of Puebla was won against the French in 1862. It is a bigger holiday in the United States than in Mexico, except in the State of Puebla. The French attacked Mexico after President Juarez stated foreign debt payments would be put on hold. When French troops arrived in Puebla, they met an undermanned, under-gunned group of rag-tag militiamen who defeated the French on May fifth. The news of the Mexican victory spread to California Hispanic miners who celebrated. After the Civil War, America helped Mexico to dispel the French. This holiday is not Mexican and not American, but truly Mexican-American. We Masons understand giving up the ghost. Those who have passed over are never really gone if we keep their memories alive in our hearts and minds. So, this May whether you are drinking a Margaretta or swimming in the pool, keep them alive. It is in remembering the deceased while living our lives that we unlock the significance of the passage, “that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns,” and thereby cement the upper blocks of our character. Last month Worshipful Dave Potts gave a presentation on the Arlington Commandery Knights Templar. Brother Ted McNelis presented on “Catholicism and Masonry Pat II”. Worshipful McElwain from Kemper-Macon Ware gave a historical synopsis on Columbia Lodge. All of these presentations were educational and enjoyable. This month we begin with Worshipful Michael Will’s presentation: “Explanation of the UK Master Mason Apron”. For the second stated communication, Worshipful Jon Ruark will give a presentation on the “Philosophical Ele-ments of the Circumpunct”. These presentations will be enlightening and entertaining. On the 11th of this month, the William Hiram Woods School will be held at Springfield Lodge – a great opportunity to see the exemplification of the Master Mason degree. Donuts and coffee at 8:00 a.m. and the exemplification of the degree starts at 8:30 a.m. I will take this opportunity to say thank you to Brother Andy Vellenga and Brother Rob Ortiz as well as to others too many to mention for doing outstanding work in keeping the ship right and for filling in where needed as I at-tended to my vocation. Brothers step up for the good of Masonry, and things get done, and for this a Worshipful Master should be ex-tremely grateful – and, I am.
FROM THE EAST
Newsletter Date: May 2019 Cherrydale-Columbia
Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge No. 42 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons 3805 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
2019 CHERRYDALE-COLUMBIA LODGE OFFICERS
Worshipful Master: Michael Joseph Zabrowski 703.474.1030 [email protected] Senior Warden: Andrew Evan Vellenga 919.616.2252 [email protected] Junior Warden: Jesus Robert Ortiz 703.395.0755 [email protected] Treasurer: Jeffrey James Ameen 330.881.5333 [email protected] Secretary: Carl Edward Weaver, PDDGM 703.338.0267 [email protected]
Senior Deacon: Theodore Taylor Crowley 678.234.8663 [email protected] Junior Deacon: Edward William McNelis 757.871.1253 [email protected] Chaplain: Sean Donald O’Reilly 702.371.2721 [email protected] Senior Steward: Troy Edward Van Winkle, PM 571.699.4638 [email protected] Junior Steward: Kelly McDowell McCormick 703-585-1273 [email protected] Marshal: David Andrew Schwartz 301.904.1696 [email protected] Tiler: Robert Browning Rench Jr., PM 703.536.6634 Musician: William Stephen Barker 703.892.6522 [email protected] Musician Emeritus: Rev. F. Reed Brown, PM Lodge Instructor of Work Dean Frederick Jones 202-489-7331 [email protected] Trustees Jay Alexander Brannam, PDDGM John Weldon Frank, PM Donald Ellis Strehle, PDDGM
Sincerely and Fraternally, Michael Joseph Zabrowski
Worshipful Master, 2019
Michael Joseph Zabrowski
Worshipful Master
Upcoming Events Italics indicate Stated Communications
May 2 – “Explanation of the UK Master Mason Apron” by Wor. Michael J.C. Wills May 9 – Fraternal visit to Sharon Lodge for Rt. Wor. Phil Graves’ birthday May 11 – William Hiram Wood School Session 2 at Springfield Lodge May 16 – “The Philosophical Elements of the Circumpunct” by Wor. Jon Ruark June 6 – Past Master’s Night – “The Holy Saints John” by Wor. and Ill. Reed Brown June 15 – Bethel 1 Installation June 20 – “Geometry” by Rt. Wor. Donald Leo McAndrews June 25 – Fraternal visit to Patmos-Solomon’s Lodge in Savage, Maryland. Carl Weaver to present. June 29 – District 1A Picnic at Elmer Timberman Lodge Stewards Corner
*** Encourage family and friends to attend dinners before Lodge for fellowship and fine victuals ***
May 2 – Chinese Takeout May 16 – Chef’s Surprise by Chef Troy
Page 2 Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge #42
April 4 was Junior Warden Night. Bro. Robert Ortiz presided in the East and the programs for the evening were about the Knights Templar, and more especially Arlington Commandery No. 29, which
used to meet at Cherrydale Lodge and now meets at Arlington Centennial-Glebe on the third Fridays.
Members of Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge played at the Ian McLaurin Shipley, Jr. Memorial Golf Tour-nament. Left to right: Wor. David Potts, Rt. Wor.
Donald Strehle, Bro. Jeff Ameen, and Bro. Vincent Lopez. Thank you for supporting this important
cause, Brethren!
Page 3 Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge No. 42
LIFE MEMBERS IN PERPETUITY
Ray M. Anderson, PM Thomas E. Ashmore John P. Baker James H. Banton* Marvin O. Benjamin, II Robert N. Bowers, PM* Marc K. Boysworth Jay A. Brannam, PDDGM Rev. F. Reed Brown, PM Scott C. Buchanan Drew C. Chaplin Ollie H. Chaplin, PDDGM* John P. Clair, PM William E. Clark, PM Charles G. DeMoss Adam J. Derickson John G. Dudley Jr., PM* Lauris M. Eek III, PDDGM Jorge I. Franchi John W. Frank, PM Irvin B. Gilcrease David B. Gonzales John K. Gott* Philip Edwin Graves, PDDGM Harrison M. Heller Gary L Hennig, PM Travis S. Hilliard, PM John M. Holman Marc A Hone, PM Stephen A. Hone Alexander F. Huber David M. Hull, PM William R Humphries Michael B. Jeffress Dean F. Jones Edward B Jones George I. Kehaiov Lyman S. Kisseleff* Herbert M. Koehne Jr., PDDGM * Joseph P. Landry Sean B. Lawson Arthur J. Leavenworth, PDDGM * Norman E. Lopez, PM Erich C. Lyman Alva R. Matlack Thomas H. McCown, Jr. James A. Michener J. Melvin Miller* Jose R. Moreno James F. Norris, PM Jesus R. Ortiz Youssouf Ouedraogo John K. Perkins* Richard E. Petit* James M. Pollard, PDDGM* James M. Pollard III Manley Pollard, PM* David E. Potts, PM Philip Nieman Rhodes, PDDGM Richard E. Robinson, PM * James D. Rudd David R. Schultz, PM Walter A. Shearer Bryan W. Spoon Erskine Stewart, PM* Court A. Stone, PM Justin M. Strait, PM Donald E. Strehle, PDDGM
Paul D. Sunal
Elbert L. Thomas, PM
Andrew E. Vellenga
Carl E. Weaver, PDDGM
Robert White III, PDDGM
Robert White Jr.
Edward Eric C. Wilkinson, Jr.
Walter R. Wiseman Jr., PM Creighton E. Worley, Robert M. Worley, II, PM Fred E. Yohey* Michael J. Zabrowski
* deceased
Secretary’s Corner Brethren, I gave a talk a couple years ago, I think, about the importance of saying no. I am reminded of that now, as I go into my last week of graduate school. I have been going on all cylinders for about two years between two jobs, school and the Lodge, and honestly have been late on many things for the Lodge, such as getting the newsletters out and the minutes finished. It has all gotten done but not as quickly as it should have been. For that I owe you an apology. Things are fixing to change for the better. Thank you to Bro. Jonathan Heisey-Grove for being the assistant secre-tary in my absence on May 16. This is an important job and I am glad it is in his capable hands. Bro. McNelis has been working hard on our application for the Hillman Award. We still have a few things to do. One thing we need to do every year is have brothers learn lectures and other ritual parts. Some parts are long and involved but some are short and easy to learn. Anyone interest-ed in serving his lodge by learning a new role should contact Wor. Dean Jones, our LIW. Thanks, Carl Weaver Secretary
Masonic Birthdays May
Frederick A. Albert, III 5/24/2011 Ray Monteith Anderson 5/28/1984 Jerrit K. Askvig 5/23/2007 Jose R. Beitia 5/17/2008 Humberto J. Blanco 5/24/2011 Clifton Paul Campbell 5/29/1967 Howard E. Clark 5/24/1956 Dennis G. Dipp 5/31/2007 Samuel Owens Entriken 5/21/1966 Gregory S. Floyd 5/06/2009 Jason Harris Gerbsman 5/16/2005 Earl Van Wayne Gillenwater 5/22/1967 David Buchanan Gonzales 5/1/1971 James Vincent James 5/21/1984
Bernard Jacques Alain LaJoux 5/14/1984 Joseph P. Landry 5/24/2011 Fred Carl Newton 5/26/2003 Edward Joseph Oliver 5/1/1950 James M. Pollard, III 5/24/1984 Ryan D. Pulice 5/23/2007 Raymond Michael Ridgeway 5/11/1981 Carlton Rodney Simpson 5/14/1979 Robert Lee Spencer 5/7/1960 Rayford Spiller 5/13/1957 David Lee Stoneburner 5/27/1966 Samuel M. O. Sullivan 5/26/2016 Michael J. Zabrowski 5/30/1998
Columbia Lodge
Harry L. Grimm 1973, 1990
Lyman M. Kelly, Jr. 1979
David Lee Stoneburner 1983
Raymond M. Ridgeway 1986
William Russell McShea 1988
Ray Monteith Anderson 1989
Victor Tabares 1993
Elbert Leon Thomas 1995
John Wesley Cozart 1996
Norman Ernesto Lopez 1997
Robert White III 1999
David Matthew Hull 2000
Jay Alexander Brannam 2002, 2010
William Edward Clark 2004-2005
Shane Williams Higgs 2006
Norman Ernesto Lopez 2007-2011
Rolf Steven Pemberton 2012-2014
ChristopherChrzanowski 2015
Carl Edward Weaver 2016
Peter Stuart Jensen 2017
Ronald Joseph Leibfreid 2018
3805 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 524-4664
Web Sites:
www.cc42.org www.GrandLodgeOfVirginia.org
Our Stated Monthly meetings are on the
1st and 3rd Thursdays
of each month at 7:30 PM
(3rd Thursday only in July and August and 1st
Thursday only in December)
Honorary Members
George H. Chapin, PGM
James Dean Cole, PGM
Harry L. Grimm, PDDGM
William Russell McShea, PM
Charles Harris Rowell, PDDGM
David B. Sentelle
Cherrydale-Columbia Lodge # 42 AF & AM
WE ’RE ON THE WEB AT WWW.CC42.ORG
CHERRYDALE-COLUMBIA
LODGE # 42
AF & AM
Cherrydale Lodge
Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. 1973
Jerry S. Collins 1980
William G. Sizemore 1986
Harry A. Walch 1991
F. Reed Brown 1993
W. Ray Wiseman, Jr 1994
David R. Schultz 1996
Gary L. Hennig 1997
John W. Frank 1998
Philippe Lamery 1999
Donald E. Strehle 2001
Travis S. Hilliard 2003, 2005
John R. Stone 2004
Carl Lester Garris, III 2007
John Patrick Clair 2008-2009
James Franklin Norris 2010
Carl Edward Weaver 2011
Justin Michael Strait 2012
Scott C Aughenbaugh 2013
Marc Allen Hone 2014
David Easton Potts 2015
Robert M. Worley, II 2016
Frederick A. Albert, III 2017
Dean F. Jones 2018
FAITH
HOPE
CHARITY
LIVING PAST MASTERS
Carl E. Weaver, Secretary 244 S. Reynolds Street Apt. 409 Alexandria, VA 22304
On April 18 we had two excellent presentations before lodge. Wor. Eric McElwain, Worshipful Master of Kemper-Macon Ware Lodge, talked about the history of Columbia Lodge. Bro. Edward “Ted” McNelis
gave the second of his talks on Masonry and the Catholic Church. Both talks were very informational and were received with a hearty applause.
