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A FREE PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF NELLIS LODGE 46
Dispensation: November 10, 1962
Chartered November 12, 1963
Volume 48 Issue No. 7 NELLIS LODGE NO. 46 F. & A.M. Printed 9 times a year
September
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Most Worshipful
Reed R. Moseley
Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
PAST GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Most Worshipful Donald G. Hines
Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
Most Worshipful William B. Berk
Past Grand Master of Masons in Nevada
Right Worshipful Dale K. Dean Sr.
Past Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Nevada
3 Year
Arcangelo O. Cocco, P.M.
2 Year
Gerald McCorkle, P.M.
1 Year
Terry Robertson, P.M.
2011 Nellis Lodge Trustees
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2011 Officer Line
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Nellis Lodge Past Masters
Albert Schouten
Donald G. Hines
Albert W. Cutler*
Joseph Bureski*
Virgil M. Babbs*
Ivan H. Joyce, Sr.*
Herbert T. Edgar*
Robert P. Braner*
Woodrow W. Thompson*
William B. Berk
Robert E. Broughton
Donald L. Vines
Stuart E. Pirie*
Richard C. Ehrensing*
Walter T. Jones*
Charles R. Rinehart*
William J. Schoenholzer*
Gerald H. McCorkle
Robert B. Riggs
Dale K. Dean Sr.
Stephen M. Thompson
Billy R. Huffman*
John C. Richardson
Theodore M. West*
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
John W. Startt, III
Alan J. Clark
Harold R. Hamilton
John Kiehlbaugh
Gerry Cunningham*
Bart Bonar
Michael Holmstrom
Craig Johnson
Fred Barr
Jeff Byrne
Scutter Newton
John Messana
Andrew D. Craig
Terry Robertson
David Swallow
John Feustel
Sam Ruiz
Franklin E. Merica
Ray Troche
James T. Greely
John Gjonola
Michael J. Clark
Bjorn E. Sundquist
Arcangelo O. Cocco
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Past Masters by Affiliation
Grover White*
Albert Fischer
Franklin E. Merica
James Pavey*
Shibli Sawalha
Frank Fiedler
Carl Vetter
David Cohen*
David Lublin
Frank Heyer
* Signifies a Deceased Brother
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The end of my term is
drawing near and it certainly has
been an exciting one. Especially the
recent issue that came to light in
May. This has given us an
opportunity to get familiar with other
aspects of Nevada Code, and
having to form a special committee
has been a diversion from our
routine . I think the committee will
do an first-rate job of recommending
a sound solution. Just remember, this is a Nellis Lodge
matter and need not go outside as per our bylaws.
The summer has been busy with Child ID and
DeMolay events and my regular schedule. I hope all
enjoyed the movie over the summer at the beer and brats.
A lot of Birthdays over the summer and wish all had a
Happy Birthday. We are still working on getting the trestle
board out electronically, we have about half the e-mails of
the brothers and hope to have this resolved soon. The
rest of the year is on the calendar and subject to change
so please contribute to your lodge when you can. We are
a Volunteer organization and volunteer ourselves to many
causes. You do not need the Lodge to pick your cause.
There are many rewards in giving and the feelings inside,
there are no words to express them.
And as always keep family, work and God first
before Masonry.
Fraternally, Michael J. Clark W.M.
Michael J. Clark, P.M.
Worshipful Master 2011
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First, let me thank all those who helped with fireworks booth. I know it can be tough working in the heat. I would like to give a special shout out to our senior deacon and his wife, along with our junior warden and treasurer. They put special efforts into the booth and their hard work is especially appreciated. For many it was a time away from the lodge during the hot summer. Hopefully, as cooler weather comes into our valley it bring with it a new commitment to the work of masonry - brotherhood and fellowship.
We're an organization that from its inception has been about the fight for the freedom to express passion through reason, thereby bringing enlightenment to the world and hopefully peace. It's my fervent hope that our lodge will continue this tradition and give masonry in Nevada the right to continue the same. Masonry cannot and does not LIVE in a vacuum, it must be an extant organization that holds fast to its ideals of brotherly love and enlightenment through reason. It must be passionate about holding up ideals of righteousness and the character of a man, without falling into the trap of becoming ill-tolerant and believing that there is only one way to that righteousness. To be an extant body you must live in the moment. The past is there to guide us and hopefully enlighten us, but the moment is where we make our future. We must always remember that. God bless and may we all look to our shared destiny.
Fraternally
Scott
Scott Keiser
Senior Warden
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MASONIC LIGHT
by the Rev. Dr. James M. Floyd, Jr., MPS Evergreen Lodge No. 713, F. & A.M.
Dwight L. Smith Lodge of Research, U.D., Indiana F. & A.M
Are you a source of light, or of darkness?
We create our own reality. What we expect from life is what we receive. If we expect and look for the trouble, disagreement, and negativity in situations that is what we are sure to find. If however, we expect and look for the good, cooperative, and positive outcomes in situations that is what we will experience.
Life cannot, and does not always go smoothly. We cannot appreciate the good times and the joys that life brings without the rough times and the sadness that must cross our path on occasion. It is our response to these times that defines who we are.
Brothers, I am guilty of being a source of darkness. That is, in seeing and focusing only on the problems in lodge that I perceive need to be corrected. And in being privy to, and a part of, the occasional personality conflicts that are destined to arise in any group.
Yes, there are problems in every lodge. Yes, we do not always agree with, or get along with each other. This has always been, and always will be. But we cannot be negative about these difficulties. Our negative thoughts are like a cancer which spreads and weakens us, and those around us, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
It is easy to fall into the trap of negativity or darkness. But, with effort on our part, and the assistance of the G.A.O.T.U., we can instead choose to open our eyes to the light. My Brothers, that light is Brotherly love. Love is being positive and expecting the best life has to offer. Love is knowing that, although our human frailties will result in disagreement, where there is hope and understanding there can be the peace and harmony to work together towards a common goal.
So, for the sake of the Fraternity and your well-being, I urge you to make the commitment to change your life, to become a source of Masonic Light, that, like the Sun in the heavens, all the world can see.
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The beauty of the number 360, when the circle is divided by so
many increments, is that it is divisible by the first counting numbers:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, and the result a whole number:
360/1=360
360/2=180
360/3=120
360/4=90
360/5=72
360/6=60
360/8=45
360/9=40
360/10=36
360/12=30
Notice the numbers 7 and 11 are not on the list. The number 360
can be divided by 7 and 11, but the results are not whole numbers.
When 360 is divided by 7 the result is:
51.428571428571428571428571428571
That’s the answer given by a calculator. It appears to be the
maximum decimal units the calculator is capable of displaying, which
means the number is probably indefinite, like Pi. What makes the
septile division of the circle (360/7) special is that it is approximately
52, which is the number of weeks in a year. We know that the
average length of the year is 365.25 days. If we divide that number
by seven, the result is:
7.0240
Or, only twenty-four thousandths (not much) more than the whole
number seven, the number of days in a week.
Genesis 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he
had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which
he had made.
Enochian Geometry
By Brian Higgins
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Congratulations to the 2011 A.A.S.R. Honorees from
Nellis Lodge No. 46
Knight Commander Court of Honor of the 32°(K.C.C.H.)
W. Bro. Michael J. Clark, P.M.
W. Bro. John M. Feustel, P.M.
W. Bro. Shibli M. Sawalha, P.M.
Inspectors General Honorary 33°
Harroll Casey Doss, Jr.
Exodus 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
The length of the year is 365.25 days. If each day were a “degree” of a
circle, and the circle marked with 365.25 increments, it would differ by less
than 2% from an exact 360 degree circle used in geometry. Was it by
chance that ancient geometricians observed that the number 360 more
nearly approaches the number of days in a year, and contains the first
counting numbers as factors, than any other number, leading to the divi-
sion of the circle into 360 degrees for the purpose of geometry?
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September 2011
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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SCOTTISH RITE
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Visitation to Escural
Lodge No. 7 in Virginia
City
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Daylite 44—12:00
Oasis 41—7:00
Stated
Communications
Degree Practice
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Stated
Communication
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Scottish Rite
Honors 33º &
K.C.C.H. in Reno
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Master Mason
Degree
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20 Entered
Apprentice
Degree
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Child I.D.
Shrine Mini Clinic
at Galleria Mall
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Dark—Zelzah
Shrine
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MMT BOARD
6:30
MMT Library
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Masters & Wardens
6:30pm
At MMT
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In the Forefront Spreading Light
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September 2011
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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SCOTTISH RITE
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Visitation to Escural
Lodge No. 7 in Virginia
City
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5
Daylite 44—12:00
Oasis 41—7:00
Stated
Communications
Degree Practice
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Stated
Communication
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Scottish Rite
Honors 33º &
K.C.C.H. in Reno
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Master Mason
Degree
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20 Entered
Apprentice
Degree
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Child I.D.
Shrine Mini Clinic
at Galleria Mall
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Dark—Zelzah
Shrine
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MMT BOARD
6:30
MMT Library
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Masters & Wardens
6:30pm
At MMT
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In the Forefront Spreading Light
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Join The
Brethren a few years ago we started a century club to raise money to support Lodge functions and events. We’ve decided to bring it back! Donate $100 to the Lodge under “Century Club” an your name will appear on a 2011 Century Club plaque that will be prominently displayed. Your name will also appear in the Trestleboard.
THE MASONIC MEMORIAL TEMPLE IS
NOW OFFERING RENTAL STORAGE
SPACE!!
Conveniently located at the MMT this will be a first come first
served opportunity for any Mason that needs a storage unit.
Time is limited because when they’re gone THEY’RE GONE!
Remember there is limited availability.
If you are interested contact: TERRY ROBERTSON at
702-499-2242
10’ X 13’ $60 per month
7’ X 13’ $45 per month
7’ X 16’ $100 per month
14’ X 13’ $120 per month
Other units also available
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FREEDOM
by William R. Fischer
Freedom is a tough subject, mainly because some people think being free means that you can do whatever you want. Most of us know that is not true. What freedom really means, is that you are able to express yourself as you see fit, without interference by the government or anyone else, as long as you do no harm to others.
There are political freedoms which will not be discussed here.
Freedom as a state of mind is much more powerful than any physical containment. To lose the body is to lose your worldly life but to lose control of your thoughts to another is definitely hell on earth for a free man. Think of those who were con-fined for years and when released, became a true leader of men. Their minds were free to think of what could be, rather than what is. They opened up their eyes to the possibility that, there is more than what was before them.
In Masonry freedom is defined as being free from the domin-ion of passion, pride, prejudice and all the other follies of hu-man nature. We are also free from the false delusion that we need not be obedient to the laws.
As Masons we do not disobey the law. As individuals we help change the law or write new ones for the good of all. This is the way we became free. This is the way we will stay free physically, mentally and spiritually.
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Nellis Lodge No. 46
Bikes for Books
Program
Help encourage elementary school children to
read!
For more information contact
W. Michael Clark, P.M.
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2011 COMMITTEES COGNIZANCE
W. Bro. David Swallow, W. Bro. Jeff Byrne & W. Bro. John Gjonola
EDUCATION & INVESTIGATIONS
Bro. Robert Kinniburgh, Bro. Charles Wirth, Bro. Christopher Rothwell,
W. Bro. Jerry McCorkle, Bro. Kevin Smith, Bro. Frank Joseph,
Bro. Nelson Sardelli, W. Bro. Shibli Sawalha. Bro. Brian Higgins
and New Master Masons
TRESTLEBOARD
Bro. Harold Scalzo, Jr., W. Bro. James Greely, W. Bro. Michael Clark,
W. Bro. Frank Heyer, Bro. Charles Wirth, Bro. Scott Keiser,
W. Bro. Arcangelo Cocco, Bro. Brian Higgins.
TELEPHONE
W. Bro Mike Clark All Line Officers
DELINQUENCY
W. Bro. James Greely, W. Bro. Frank Heyer, W. Bro. Shibli Sawalha,
W. Bro. Sam. Ruiz & W. Bro. Mike Clark.
FUNDRAISING
Bro. Scott Keiser, W. Bro. David Lublin, Bro. Charles Wirth,
Bro. Harold Scalzo, Jr.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
Bro. Charles Wirth, Bro. Christopher Lee, W. Bro. John Feustel and all Line
Officers.
Dues Relief Fund
Help a Brother by contributing to the
dues relief fund. Your contribution will
assist a brother that has fallen on hard
times.
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