Washington Wayfarer Volume XXIX, Issue 2 · Washington Wayfarer Volume XXIX, Issue 2 April –...

Washington Wayfarer Volume XXIX, Issue 2

April – August/ September 2018

Office Officer & (Spouse) Tel. No.

Worshipful Master

Sterling N. Viets (Pamela) 860-539-7456

Senior Warden Joseph C. Difraia (Kelly) 603-493-5098

Junior Warden Mark T. Keenan (Lisa) 860-841-7090

Secretary Charles B. Fowler, Jr. (Muff) 860-688-8799

Associate Secretary

Vacant

Treasurer John P. Lukens, Jr. 860-243-3708

Associate Treasurer

David Shaw 860-934-9480

Senior Deacon Harry A. (Chip) Elliot, III (Sue) 860-951-6881

Junior Deacon Kevin G. Dugdale 860-966-6516

Senior Steward Erik R. Nivison (Sarah) 678-790-3541

Junior Steward Robert C. Dodge (Stephanie) 860-291-8435

Marshal Kenneth Roach III (Kristin) 860-214-4058

Associate Marshall

Mike J. Lawlor, Jr (Hillary) 860-338-0139

Chaplain Carlton A. Stidsen 860-871-1088

Associate Chaplain

Richard Incorvati (Regis) 860-683-2400

Tiler Scott Sanislo (Mary) 860-688-6130

Associate Tiler Robert B. McKay (Lorraine) 860-974-0392

Almoner Robert B. McKay (Lorraine) 860-974-0392

PR/ Communications

W. Steven Matthews (Erin) 860-573-3928

Historian Kenneth D. Roach (Joanne) 860-688-8091

Librarian Desmond W. D. Ould (Pat) 860-688-5849

Custodians Of the Work

Kenneth D. Roach (Joanne)/ Jon R. White (Tricia)

860-688-8091/ 860-519-5603



From the East

Brethren,

I hope you all are doing well and have survived the winter and have stayed

healthy. It has been a long and hard winter and I am sure everyone is

looking for spring to arrive. I know I am looking forward to hearing the

sounds of the birds singing, flowers popping up and blooming. But this

also bring with it cleanups from the winter and/or damages done from the

several severe Northeasters that we had. Brothers; We need to keep in

contact with all our members and widows to make sure they are doing

well. We need to be informed if anyone needs any assistance of any form.

Please go out of your way and make contact with any Brothers you know

of, even just to say Hi, how are you doing, we miss seeing you.

One of my goals for this year is replacing the chair lift that was in the

Lodge. We have many Brothers and visitors who have great difficulty in

climbing the stairs or do not come to the Lodge because they cannot climb

the stairs. There should be no reason that a Brother misses an event

because of this. I have started a fund to raise money to fund the purchase

of a new chair lift. We will need to raise about $2,800.00. My goal is to

have this completed and installed before we resume in the fall.

In February, the Saturday before our Past Masters Master Mason Degree,

we held a breakfast that was open to all Brothers, their families and

interested guest. It was a great time where Brothers and families socialized

with each other. I am planning another breakfast for April 7 and hope to

see even more Brothers and families there. There is no charge for this, just

come and have fun.

On March 31, we will be making a bus trip to Putnam Lodge #46 in

Woodstock. This is one of the other ancient ritual lodges in Connecticut,

while you will see similarities there are also a lot of differences. Members

of Putnam Lodge have come and visited us many times in the past and it

would be great to have an overwhelming showing to their lodge. We will



be leaving from our lodge at 8:00 AM, attending their meeting which

starts at 10:00 AM, having lunch there and then returning. I expect to be

back about 2:00 PM in Windsor. Please come out and make this a great

day and show how great a Lodge Washington #70 is.

Coming up later in the spring, we will be holding our annual Lobster

dinner on April 27th and Shad Derby on May 19th, and we will be needing

help for the Breakfast, Chips Event and our food tent which we do every

year. Set the day aside to come out and help. On June 25th will be the

annual Stewarts Cookout, and award of our Lodge Scholarships.

If any Brother has an idea of something they would like to see the Lodge

do, please let me know or any officer know, we want our Lodge to be the

best and strongest it can be, making everyone proud to be a member of

Washington Lodge #70.

Fraternally,

Sterling Viets

Worshipful Master 2018

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Know of a Mason, his Wife or his Widow who are sick or in need of assistance?

Contact: W. Master: Sterling N. Viets at 860-539-7456 Senior Warden: Joseph C. Difraia at 603-493-5098 Junior Warden: Mark T. Keenan at 860-841-7090

Or Masonicare at 1-800-982-3919



From the West

Brethren,

We have raised some new Masons and raised a new kitchen. In true

Washington Lodge form I think we have kicked 2017 off with a bang! A

famous author once said "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if

one has not dined well.” My brothers we must be the most intelligent,

well loved and well rested men in Windsor because we have dined

well!! I'd again like to thank Matt Chmiel, Mark Fernandes and all the

brothers who prepared the Past Masters and Table Lodge meals. I'd also

like to thank the Stewards and Brothers who have helped me in

kitchen. We call it labor or work, but I enjoy the time spent cooking and

cleaning in the kitchen with my fellow brothers. I have become better

acquainted with some of you over the past 3 months than I did in the

previous 5 years. I feel it is when we come together outside of the Lodge

meetings to cook, clean, paint, rehearse, deliver poinsettias and pull of all

our other amazing events that we are truly a brotherhood! I encourage all

of you participate as much as you can. Finally, the year is far from over

and we still have much to do. There are several degree meals and the

Stewards Cookout coming up before the summer break. There are also all

the Shad Derby events. Please let me know you are interested in helping

out.

Fraternally,

Joseph C. DiFraia

Senior Warden 2018

From the South Greetings Brethren,

Who are we?



It is my opinion that Masonry remains the best kept secret in the world. It

is much more than I thought it was and if I had known, I would have

petitioned a Lodge a decade or two earlier. These sentiments are

commonplace within the fraternity. Now that we know - we can consider

who we are and what we are doing: making good men better, of course.

Most of our work is structured around making new Masons - Initiating,

Passing and Raising our new Brethren. This is after all what separates us

from “service clubs”. We are each on an individual path of spiritual

alchemy. We support and assist each other as we increase in strength of

character and moral insight along our path. Our degrees are the means to

an end, and are meant to be experienced more than once and from varying

perspectives.

We are all workmen in the Temple; supported by Wisdom, Strength, and

Beauty; and through Faith, Hope, and Charity we carry our Masonic light

into the world.

Fraternally,

Mark T. Keenan

Junior Warden 2018

From The Senior Deacon

My Brothers,

One of my biggest worries about becoming Senior Deacon was

memorizing the “Staircase Lecture.” As many of you know it is quite

long, quite involved and you have to move around while you are giving

it. And, as many of you have noticed over the years, ancient ritual never

uses one word where two or more can suffice! I mean, just a simple

edification, learning, teaching would be much too simple, easy or

deficient.



Yet this fear led to a wonderful reality, and that is that so many brothers

willingly stepped up to volunteer to help me learn it. From Past Masters

to new masters, brothers came to me because they saw my worried

expression or heard my concern about doing it.

And this represents how Masonry is. Brothers care about each

other. Brothers worry about each other. Brothers help each other. This

small representation of brotherly love and affection can be seen every

Lodge meeting. I have heard so many brothers genuinely concerned about

the health and well-being of a brother and his loved ones. Our Lodge has

an actual Almoner that reaches out to brothers, their widows and orphans

and other members of their family.

We are so blessed to be involved in such an active Lodge where the

brothers sincerely and genuinely care about each other. If you have fallen

away, why don’t you come and see? If you are active, THANK YOU.

Fraternally,

Chip Elliott

Senior Deacon 2018

From The Junior Deacon My Brothers,

It is once again that time of year for us, our busy spring schedule! I hope

to see as many of you as possible at one or more of our spring events such

as Shad Derby Lobster Dinner, Shad Derby Day, Stewards Cookout, Table

Lodge, fundraising dinners etc. One thing I've noticed in my years in the

lodge is somewhat of a lack of brothers participating in these events. I

cannot stress enough how great these types of events outside of the lodge

room are for us, and how much labor it takes to put them on. It is a great

time to meet new brothers and also help out in our community. It's also a

great time to engage our new brothers in fellowship and community

outreach so please let's not forget our newer brothers in the lodge, reach



out to them and invite them to join as sometimes that's all a brother is

looking for is a reason to come out!

It’s been a great year so far serving as your Junior Deacon and I look

forward to the rest of the year and for years to come.

Fraternally,

Kevin Dugdale

Junior Deacon 2018

From the Senior Steward From the Junior Steward From the Marshal

Happy Spring Brethren,

Although I have only been Marshall for a short while,

I have most certainly received further light in Masonry. We are so often

“inculcated”, as it were, through our Masonic lectures that the journey of

giving and receiving instruction improves ourselves in Masonry. It is

something we hear so often but that I feel can too easily pass in one ear

and out the other. We are to ever reach out, meet upon the level, and

strive to polish that rough “rough Ashlar” of ourselves and our fellow



brothers. For me, at its core, this is what Masonry is about. To bond

together in fellowship, on the level, no matter your station, and grow

together as brothers. It is not enough to just teach it, we must also truly

live it. And when we do, it becomes easier to keep our membership strong

and inspire new generations of Masons to continue our good works.

Kenneth Roach 3rd

Marshal 2018

Secy Sayz

Meet our New Members!

David Zavalesky recently affiliated with us from Oriental Lodge No. 33 in

Chicago IL where he was raised in 2005, and has been an active

participant in Lodge activities while waiting to sign in. David is 43,

married to Sheri and they live in East Granby. Brother David lists his

occupation as Entrepreneur. David is the Grand Representative of Bolivia

near Illinois and bears the title Right Worshipful, which is why he sports a

fancy apron.

Valdemar Ramos Jr, who wishes to be known as Val, affiliated with us

from Washington Lodge No. 81 in Cromwell where he was raised in

2014. He and his wife Martha reside in Enfield. Val is a Distribution

Manager for Walgreens.

Miguel S. DeJesus Sr was raised in Washington 70 at our last meeting in

February. He is retired, but occasionally drives bus for Datco. He was

born in Puerto Rico in 1944 and resides on River Street in Windsor.

Another member of the Washington’s Birthday class is Matthew J.

Oszurek, 52, a teacher who resides with his wife Mary Ann in

Wethersfield. He enjoys hiking and biking.

Also raised in that class were a father and son team from

Middletown. Ronald DiRenzo, 61, and Nicholas S DiRenzo, 30. Ron is a



Maintenance Supervisor and Nick is a Maintenance Mechanic. Both are

bikers, and can often be found helping Sphinx Shriners maintain their

motorcycles.

Be sure to get acquainted with these new brothers. You will be the richer

for it, and so will they.

MWB Charles B Fowler Jr

Secretary 2018

Do we have your E-mail Address? Please let our Secretary, Charles B. Fowler, Jr. PGM know what your e-mail address is so we can keep you up to date on Lodge events and changes to the Trestleboard. Send an e-mail to Bro. Chuck at [email protected]

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From the Editor Brethren, Firstly. May I apologize for getting this 2nd issue of the Wayfarer out late. I have no excuse so I offer none, and simply ask your forgiveness. Secondly, thank you to all who have contributed to this issue. All I will say is that whilst it is great to compile the thought and words of our esteemed and professional Officer Corps, it really would be nice to include articles here from ‘lay’ brethren. You don’t have to be an Officer of the Lodge, a Past Master of the Lodge, or even a Master Mason. EVERY Brother can contribute: It’s YOUR magazine, I just compile it. (Late!). If you have something to say about our Lodge, or Masonry in General, this is forum. Just your observation, your thoughts, or even some personal news. The only requirement is that any article must be submitted to our WM for ‘approval’, but unless rude or inflammatory (unlikely knowing how courteous the Brethren of Washington #70 are!), it is almost sure to be included. Come on; surprise me. Who will be the first ‘non-officer’ to contribute this year?

Fraternally, Jon R. White

Editor

A word from the Editor/Publisher (The fine print)

The Wayfarer is a private publication of Washington Lodge No. 70 A. F. & A. M. Washington Lodge No. 70 A. F. & A. M. is a non-profit 501(c)(10) entity and this publication is used to provide information to the membership. All articles included, unless otherwise attributed, are the property of Washington Lodge No. 70 A.F. & A. M. and cannot be used without the express permission of the membership. All views express are those of the authors and do not necessarily express the views of Washington Lodge No. 70 A. F. & A. M., its officers or its membership.

W.B. Jon. R White Editor/Publisher



Calendar of Events

April 2018 Trestleboard

Day Time Codes Event Officer in Charge

Sa M

7 9

8.30 am 9.00 am

C B

Lodge Spring Family Breakfast Grand Lodge Annual Communication

WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets

M 23 7.30 pm B Stated Communication

WM Sterling Viets

F

27

5.00 pm

C

Lobster Dinner

Bro. Kerry Ruiz

May 2018 Trestleboard


M Su M Sa Sa Sa Sa M Th

7 13 14 19 19 19 26 28 31

7.30 pm 4.00 pm 7.30 pm 7.00 am 10.00 am 10.00 am 7.00 am 7.30 pm

C C T, D C C C C B, D

F C Degree Rehearsal F C Degree Rehearsal F C Degree Shad Derby Breakfast Shad Derby Festival Tent Shad Derby CHIPS Event Blood Drive Memorial Day – NO MEETING Tobacco Valley Blue Lodge Council. (At Composite #28, Suffield).

WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets WB David Shaw WB David Shaw Bro. Maurice Butler WB Ron Eleveld WM Sterling Viets



June 2018 Trestleboard Day Time Codes Event Officer in Charge

M S M Sa Su Su Su M

4 10 11 16 24 24 24 25

7.30 pm 4.00 pm 5.30 pm 6.00 pm 8.30 am 10.00 am 11.30 am 6.00 pm

C C T, D B T,B T,B B C

MM Degree Rehearsal MM Degree Rehearsal MM Degree Table Lodge at Composite #28, Suffield St. John’s Day Graveyard Ceremony at Palisado Ave Cemetery St. John’s Day Service at Grace Episcopal Church Ladies and Widows Brunch Stated Communication/ Stewards’ Cookout/ Scholarship Awards

WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets WM Sterling Viets JW Mark Keenan



August 2018 Trestleboard


Sa

18

C

Tri- Lodge Picnic at Sunrise Park, Suffield

September (Partial) 2018 Trestleboard Day Time Codes Event Officer in Charge

M 10 6.00 pm T, D Stated Communication and

TABLE LODGE WM Sterling Viets

Codes: T = Tux D=Dinner P=Public B=Business suit R=Refreshment L=Ladies C=Casual



Masonic Birthdays Name Raised Name Raised

Bruce R. Chamberlain

1967

APRIL Craig A. Buckley

1980

Allen G. Dugdale 1967 Larry T. Remkiewicz 1984 David J Barth 1975 Calvin J. Creekmore 1984 Charles B. Sniffin 1976 Robert C. Dodge 1984

APRIL

Alfred J. La Valley 1948 Ronald D. Peaslee 1974 Brian W. Fitzsimonds 1974 Richard A. Incorvati 1981 John P. Lukens 1991 Terry J. Harti 1993 Matthew R. MacNayr 1991 James A. Tarbell 1999 Ted Kerrigan 1998 Paul I. Tappenden 2000 James S. McNeely Kerry G. Ruiz Daniel P. DeMatos John O. Kelling Micael S. George Jr Jorje Dipini George W. Dixon John A. Hammar William A. Rand Paul J. Hendricks Brian A. Cosker Jr Tyson D. Dorman Justin T. Kollmorgen Christopher A. Houde Carlton A. Stidsen Robert A. McGee Kevin G. Dugdale Harry A. Elliot III Erik R. Nivison

2001 2003 2004 2006 2011 2016

1958 1970 1979 1994 2007 2008 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015

Wayne G. Mulligan Ted M. Naylor John G. Ellis W. Stephen Matthews Jr Kyle J. Pecor Brian T. Kelly

JUNE Frank D. Collins Andrew C. MacGregor Daniel E. Wilcox Kevin A. Bach Avrahum L. Weisman Steven R. Collins Ronald M. Backer Sterling N. Viets Mark T. Keenan George A. Dugdale Phillip A. Davis Guiseppe Morfea Jr Dylan H. Wingard

2001 2004 2006 2011 2011 2016

1968 1974 1983 2007 2008 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015



Masonic Birthdays (Continued) Name Raised Name Raised

Kenneth P. Newton

1997

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Donald R. Clark 1956 Wayne S. Rettburg 1988

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