TUCSON LODGE #4, F. & A. M. 3590 N Country Club Road Tucson, Arizona 85716

LODGE PHONE: 323-2821 EMAIL: tl4so@hotmail.com http://TucsonLodge4.homestead.com

Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. * Stated Meeting, First Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

JON SCHMIDT

Senior Warden

465-5485

willowbe99@gmail.com

CHRIS JORDAN

Junior Warden

825-6157

cjordan512@gmail.com

LEIGH CREIGHTON

Worshipful Master

360-9798

ljcr8n@gmail.com

Lodge Secretary ——- CRAIG GROSS, P.M., 795-3932

Website Editor —- JOHN PROKOP 529-2807 jfprokop@comcast.net

Newsletter Editor —- JIM WADLEY, PGM 575-2753 pgmut92@sisna.com

VOLUME 134 JANUARY 2015 NUMBER 1

January 2015 Calendar

Jan. 3rd Fellowship Breakfast 7am to 10am

Jan 5th Officers Meeting 6pm Ritual Practice 7pm

Jan 7th Stated Meeting Dinner 6pm Stated Meeting 7pm

Jan. 9th Grand Lodge Town Hall meeting at Pinal Lodge #30 in Casa Grande

Jan 14th Degree 7:00pm

Jan 21st Degree 7:00pm

Jan 28th Degree 7:00pm

The preparation group Bob and Rich are leading will meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm.

Degrees are subject to candidate availability and proficiency.

NOTE: Please do not forget to make reservations for all dinners.

FROM THE EAST

Brethren, As we start the New Year I would like to take a moment and reflect on Robert Burns’ version of Auld Lang Syne. The first stanza is as follows:

Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne? A modern English translation would be: Should we forget our former friends By whom we set great store Should we forget the friends we’ve met And the brave days of yore? I assume many of us have sung those words on a New Year’s Eve without thinking about it too much. Until I read the Short Talk Bulletin of December 1995 (from which I took the translation above) I certainly never thought about it. The backstory is interesting in that it claims the song was initially centered on two young men who drifted apart after their early schooling, and who, after re-uniting, reminisced about their earlier times together, the happy experiences they had together and the kindly folk they met. I can identify with that as I have memories of happy experiences in the lodge and the kindly folk I’ve met here. I hope that after this year we will have many happy experiences that we can look back on fondly. One of my goals for the year is a focus on social events and expanding them beyond potluck dinners and fellowship breakfasts. I’ve asked a couple of brothers to form a social committee to look into some possible activities such as a Diamondbacks baseball trip, a horseshoe tournament, a picnic, or a trip to Gaslight Theater. We’ll see what we can do. Other goals for the year include continuing the excellent ritual work we do in lodge and the great number of degrees we are able to confer, conducting official visits to other lodges, support for the Bikes for Books program by using 50/50 drawings funds, support for other charities and

youth groups, improved multimedia outreach such as a revised web page and Facebook page, and continued Masonic education extending beyond stated meetings & with other lodges. This is an ambitious agenda but one that can be achieved with the help of the brethren and family. I will be contacting many of you, and may have already, to serve on various committees to work on achieving these goals. Let us go into this New Year with hopeful hearts and a focus on making good men better so that the lodge and the community are better places to be.

Leigh Creighton Worshipful Master

FROM THE WEST

Brethren, A new year is upon us, and Tucson Lodge continues to

grow in a surge of new candidates and eager Entered

Apprentice Masons! I am excited in the energy I see in

our newest members, and their zealous attitude makes

our lodge even stronger. The challenge of course is to

keep them busy and interested, and with the vision of

our newly installed Master, I am sure this challenge will

be achieved.

Due to the holidays, we will continue to initiate the two

of the four new candidates we voted on last month.

These degrees will take place on January 14 and

January 21 respectively. We are also planning on

having a second degree at the end on the month on

January 29. Please support our newest Entered

Apprentice Masons with your attendance and

encouragement.

Other events that will be occurring in January are as

follows:

Job’s Daughter Officer Installation on January 3rd. All

Masons are invited to attend to show their support.

There will also be a Grand Lodge Town Hall meeting

at the Downtown Lodge in the Scottish Rite building on

January 19 at 6:00PM.

Also January 30 in the Sabbar Shrine at 7:00PM the Southern Arizona Masters and Wardens Association (SAMWA) will be meeting to discuss the upcoming George Washington degree on February 21. This will be a Master Mason degree, and there are still some parts open if you would like to volunteer. If you are interested, please contact me or visit the SAMWA web site https://sites.google.com/a/sabbarshriners.org/samwa/ .

Fraternally

Jon Schmidt Senior Warden

FROM THE SOUTH

Brethren,

As we begin a new year we reflect on the past and plan for the future. The past year has been full of blessings for Tucson Lodge #4. We grew in membership size as well as in friendship through many special fellowship events. We had a great Chili cook-off, monthly breakfasts, and Deadwood and Widows’ luncheons, among others.

We came together to raise money, goods, and services for Bikes for Books, the VA Hospital, rebuilding of the Valley of Tucson Scottish Rite Temple, and many other great endeavors. Additionally, we came together to support the training of educators who work with children at risk.

As we begin 2015, we look forward to many great things to come. We look forward to new opportunities to serve each other and the community. We renew our commitments to the lodge and to serve as examples for prospective candidates of what the nature of Freemasonry entails. You will see this reflected in our stated meeting dinners, now being prepared by members of Tucson Lodge #4. This promises to be an exciting endeavor in the New Year.

I leave you with this quote, an excerpt from the Masonic Monthly:

“May the new year dawn upon a brighter day, and witness at least the commencement of a return to a new era – one of peace:, and may the spirit of Freemasonry fail not to take advantage of the opportunity to do its best and utmost for the promotion of goodwill between all portions of this once happy nation.”

Fraternally,

Chris Jordan Junior Warden

YOUR 2015 DUES ARE NOW DUE!

developed a melody from the tones found upon the columns and called it “the Rosslyn Motet.” Do you want to know more? Then use your favorite web browser to search for and read about: Rosslyn Chapel and frozen music. To the study of geometry, therefore, your attention is especially directed.

William Wilkinson, Esq.

Junior Deacon

A LITTLE POEM, SO TRUE IT HURTS

Another year has passed And we're all a little older.

Last summer felt hotter And winter seems much

colder.

There was a time not long ago When life was quite a

blast.

Now I fully understand About 'Living in the Past'

We used to go to weddings, Football games and

lunches.

Now we go to funeral homes And after-funeral

brunches.

We used to have hangovers, From parties that were

gay.

Now we suffer body aches And wile the night away.

We used to go out dining, And couldn't get our fill.

Now we ask for doggie bags, Come home and take a

pill.

We used to often travel To places near and far.

Now we get sore backsides, from riding in the car.

We used to go to nightclubs And drink a little booze.

Now we stay home at night And watch the evening

news.

That, my friend is how life is, And now my tale is

told.

So, enjoy each day and live it up... Before you grow to

old!

TO THE STUDY OF GEOMETRY

Geometry and Music in Rosslyn Chapel

William Sinclair established Rosslyn Chapel in 1446, over 568 years ago in Scotland, incorporating symbols now linked to the Knights Templar Order. The architecture was created by Sir Gilbert Hay, a leading scholar at that time, under supervision of William Sinclair of the St. Clair family long connected to Knights Templar. Just eight years ago some of these medieval cryptograms have been recognized and interpreted as music geometrically frozen in architecture.

Father and son, Thomas and Stuart Mitchell, found that 215 cubic shapes carved on the columns and pillars inside Rosslyn Chapel matched perfectly 13 different, specific geometrical sonic patterns. These patterns become visible when a light-weight movable substance like salt crystals or powder are placed on a metal plate then allowed to vibrate over the sound pitches identified. Robert Hooke discovered and used flour on glass plates to view this intriguing way to visualize geometric patterns from sound caused by dragging a violin bow across a glass plate in 1680.

These geometric patterns generated by certain sound vibrations, which include triangles, pentagons and hexagons, can be reliably replicated. In other words, specific sounds create specific repeatable geometric shapes. The tones were intentionally preserved within the architecture of Rosslyn Chapel (See Figure 1) during the 15th century. The knowledge that such phenomena existed and could be communicated was hidden in plain sight as decoration of the pillars and columns. The Rosslyn Chapel was carefully sculpted to preserve ancient, secret, sacred science in scenic, silent stone.

Figure 1: Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland

The key to deciphering the relationship to the notes and the concomitant geometric shapes was located in what is called the Rosslyn Stave Angel. Some of the carved cubes showed the geometric forms for treble clef notes A, B and C. In 2007, the Mitchells

SAHUARO HIGH TWELVE #523 Meets every Thursday 8:00AM

Village Inn at 6251 N. Oracle Rd.

OLD PUEBLO HIGH TWELVE #773 Meets every 2ND & 4TH Friday 8:00AM

Hungry Fox at 4637 E. Broadway

JANUARY LADIES PROGRAM

The January Ladies program is "Personal Safety and Awareness" presented by Ann Huntington, a certified instructor and personal safety trainer. While many people carry firearms, there is much we can do to protect ourselves besides carrying a gun. Simple everyday things that we carry with us all the time--our keys, pens, nail files, cologne, our purses etc...--can all be utilized in a self defense situation. Simply being aware of who and what is around us can help us avoid challenging and/or potentially dangerous situations. Come learn how to keep yourself safe and protected.

DEADWOOD LUNCH—Past Masters and Friends gather on the last Saturday of every month for fellowship at:

LAVERNA’S COFFEE SHOP, STARTING TIME 11:30 A.M.

Deadwood has become a social gathering and tool for the Brothers of our Lodge. The knowledge you pass onto some of our less informed Brethren is priceless. You are the link from the past to the future. The success of our

lodge, and Masonry, is in your hands.

You do make a difference….

JANUARY MASONIC BIRTHDAYS

NAME DATE YEAR YEARS

Roger William Kaley II 2 2011 4

Richard Eugene Toler 8 1975 40

Ian Paul Davey 16 1985 30

Michael Joseph Irvine 24 2007 8

Marvin Fortman 27 1954 61

William Joseph Aragon, Jr. 28 2004 11

Don Lee King, Sr. 28 1981 34

David Wayne Eaton 29 1986 29

Charles Louis Deibel 30 1961 54

Ronald Dean Eaton 31 1968 47

Ronald Lee Richey 31 2001 14

Please congratulate these Brothers when you see them.

If you don’t see them, yet know them, give them a call and

invite them to go to lodge with you.

Bring your Birthday Card and get your dinner

compliments

Tucson Lodge No. 4 Mason of the Year 2015 Worshipful Brother Ronald Neal Allen, a left-handed attorney from Oklahoma, was born on October 3rd, 1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the second of three children, to Bill and Martha Allen. Ron married Carmen Lucille Walsh Allen in 1983 and they have four children: Michelle, Christopher, Cassandra, and Katherine and two Grand Children: Sebastian and Annabella. Ron graduated from University of Oklahoma with a Juris Doctorate in 1982, and became licensed to practice law in AZ in 1985. He is currently self-employed with the Allen Law Firm in Tucson. He has been a member of Northminister Presbyterian Church for many years where he has assisted in many endeavors. He also proudly holds the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and has received several adult awards and honors in Scouting. Ron was raised in Tucson Lodge No. 4 on November 27, 1985, where he has served on many committees, was a Trustee and served as Worshipful Master in 1991. He became a dual member of Nelson Bledsoe Lodge No. 74 on July 12, 1994, where he also served on many committees, is a Trustee and is the Junior Past Master. In addition Ron is a plural member of San Pedro Lodge No. 55, joining on January 27, 2014, where we all know he will again serve on many committees and likely again serve as a Trustee and become Worshipful Master. Ron is a member of Hi12 International and Southern Arizona Research Lodge No. 2. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors and legal counsel for the Square and Compass Children’s Clinic and is serving as a Masonic Trial Master for the Grand Lodge of Arizona. Ron has previously served as Legal Counsel for the Grand Lodge of Arizona, chairman of the Grand Lodge Masonic Home Study Chairman and member of the Grand Lodge Grievances and Appeals committee, in addition to assisting on many other Grand Lodge Committees over the years. Ron is a Grand Lodge of Arizona Certified Master Ritualist, awarded to very few select members of the Craft in Arizona, indicating that he is able to perform

all of the ritualistic parts in the Fraternity. He is currently serving as Head Coach in Tucson Lodge No. 4 and is always available to take a part in a degree. Ron is a faithful Brother of the Craft and a Mason that all can look up to. He well deserves being singled out as the Tucson Lodge No. 4 Mason of the Year for 2015. The whole Lodge Congratulates you Worshipful Brother Ron on a very well deserved recognition. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW 2015 OFFICERS

Worshipful Master—Leigh Creighton Senior Warden— Jon Schmidt Junior Warden—Chris Jordan Treasurer—Jerry Fortson, PM Secretary—Craig Gross, PM Chaplain—Aaron French Marshal—George Parker

Senior Deacon—Nick Andress Junior Deacon—Will Wilkinson Senior Steward—Joaquin Munoz Junior Deacon—Richard Vaughn

Tyler—Marty Jones, PM

2015 LODGE OFFICERS

Worshipful Master .................. Leigh Creighton (Nancy)...................................... (520) 360-9798 .........................................ljcr8n@gmail.com Senior Warden ........................ Jon Schmidt (Shari) .............................................. (520) 465-5485 .............................willowbe99@gmail.com Junior Warden ..........................Chris Jordan ((Ashley) ......................................... (512) 825-6157 ............................. cjordan512@gmail.com Treasurer ................................... Jerry Fortson, PM (Ginny) .................................. (520) 861-6342 ...................................jfort43@hotmail.com Secretary ..................................Craig Gross, PM (Lynda) ................................... (520) 795-3932 ....................................... cgross12@cox.net Secretary Emeritus ..................Bob Conrad, PGM (Jackie) ................................ (520) 748-8627 ......................................... bjcon1@juno.com Senior Deacon ..........................Nick Andress (Stacey) ......................................... (520) 400-9739 ........................................nico7a@gmail.net Junior Deacon ...........................Will Wilkinson (Laurie) ....................................... (520) 981-1200 ..................................... will4az@gmail.com Senior Steward ........................ Joaquin Munoz ..................................................... (520) 906-2444 ........................... juamprophet@gmail.com Junior Steward .........................Richard Vaughn (Ute)........................................... (520) 572-6724..................... vaughnrichard@earthlink.net Marshal ......................................George Parker (Torrey) ...................................... (816) 217-9527...............................chasegeze@yahoo.com Chaplain ....................................Aaron French (Veronica)...................................... (520) 909-1352 ..........................aaronfrench1@gmail.com Tyler ...........................................Marty Jones (Leanne) .......................................... (520) 360-7740 .................................. emptyjones@aol.com Ritual Advisor ...........................Ronald Allen, PM (Lucy) ...................................... (520) 881-2399 ............................Ronald.allen@azbar.org Trustee 2015 ............................Gene Wickey ........................................................ (7140 313-7000................................... geno1945@aol.com Trustee 2015 ............................ Jim Wadley, PGM (Laurel)................................. (520) 575-2753 ................................... pgmut92@sisna.com Trustee 2015 ............................Hannes Meyer, PM (Joyce) ................................ (520) 271-8084 ...................hannes@hannesandjoyce.com Trustee 2016 ............................Vince Santos, PM (Doreen) ................................ (520) 370-3519 ................................vmsantos@comcast.net Trustee 2017 ............................Marty Jones (Leanne) .......................................... (520) 360-7740 .................................. emptyjones@aol.com Website Editor ......................... John Prokop (Sharlot) ......................................... (520) 529-2807 ................................ jfprokop@comcast.net Widow’s Assistance ................Paul Simpson, PM (Cathy) ................................... (520) 572-7152 ........................psimpson130@comcast.net Newsletter Editor ..................... Jim Wadley, PGM (Laurel)................................. (520) 575-2753 ................................... pgmut92@sisna.com

TUCSON LODGE MASONIC FAMILY SCHEDULES Arizona Chapter #2, OES, First & Third Tuesdays .........................................................................................................................................7:30PM

Saguaro Chapter #48 OES, Second & Fourth Mondays ..............................................................................................................................7:30PM

Olana Temple #131, Daughters of the Nile, Third Mondays ......................................................................................................................7:00PM

Oasis Court #75, Ladies Oriental Shrine, First Mondays...............................................................................................................................7:00PM

Bethel #25, Job’s Daughters, First & Third Saturdays ................................................................................................................................10:00AM

Assembly #2, Rainbow Girls, Second & Fourth Tuesdays ............................................................................................................................7:00PM

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