This document is the March 2012 newsletter of William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767. It includes messages from the lodge's Master and other officers, announcing upcoming events like Sweethearts Night and introducing the new Grand Master. It also provides updates on lodge activities like an initiation and the lodge basketball team's winning games. The newsletter aims to keep members informed and connected through sharing news, photos and announcements on the lodge's blog and rebuilt website.
This document is the March 2012 newsletter of William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767. It includes messages from the lodge's Master and other officers, announcing upcoming events like Sweethearts Night and introducing the new Grand Master. It also provides updates on lodge activities like an initiation and the lodge basketball team's winning games. The newsletter aims to keep members informed and connected through sharing news, photos and announcements on the lodge's blog and rebuilt website.
This document is the March 2012 newsletter of William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767. It includes messages from the lodge's Master and other officers, announcing upcoming events like Sweethearts Night and introducing the new Grand Master. It also provides updates on lodge activities like an initiation and the lodge basketball team's winning games. The newsletter aims to keep members informed and connected through sharing news, photos and announcements on the lodge's blog and rebuilt website.
Lodge No. 767 William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12
Worshipful Master Ver Baraceros, Jr. (Liezel)C: 818.427.1313 jjvrinzel@yahoo.com Senior Warden Marvin Paez, Jr. (Virginia) C: 818.489.0217 marvinpaez@sbcglobal.net Junior Warden Roger Paulino, Jr. (Cindy) C: 323.251.0937 rogerpest@yahoo.com Treasurer Ike Piansay (Lourdes) C: 626.303.6186 ikepiansay@gmail.com Secretary/Ofcrs Coach - Jun Gallardo, Jr. (Rose)C: 818.239.1340 jungallardo@earthlink.net Chaplain - Dong Abad (Sonia) C: 213.700.5087 bedanlaw@yahoo.com Assistant Secretary - Frederick A. Edwards (Truly) C: 310.613.9366 frederick.edwards@gmail.com Senior Deacon - Rex Cabado (Malen) C: 818.612.7793 rexcabado@yahoo.com Junior Deacon - Dennis Ilao C: 213.281.8166 dennis.ilao@kattenlaw.com Marshall Charles Costes (Dulce) C: 310.259.4750 gbyrfy@yahoo.com Senior Steward Ronald Singson (Evangeline)C: 909.576.7523 rtsingson88@yahoo.com Junior Steward Lito Florentin, Jr. (Mildred) C: 213.880.0652 jr2lits@yahoo.com Tiler Paul Cabigao (Elizabeth) W: 562.243.4945 paulcabigao@gmail.com Organist Boyet Subido (Tess) C: 818.549.0715 subido@yahoo.com Candidates Coach PJ Pati (Anilyn) C: 323.397.9512 dentistry@sbcglobal.net 2012 OFFICERS
pg 3 Message from the East
pg 5 Sweethearts Night Collage
pg 7 Message from the West
pg 8 Calendar of Activities & March Birthdays
pg 9 Introducing: the 2012 Grand Master Frank Loui
pg 10 Message from the Ma- sonic Service Bureau
pg 11 The Compass and the Constitution
pg 12 Past Masters Page In this Issue:
Frederick A. Edwards editor editors note MARCH 2k12 Putting together this first issue of the William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board, for the 2012 Masonic year, has been both challenging and exciting, to say the least.
Not having worked with Microsoft Publisher before, I immediately saw the possi- bilities and was instantly hooked. I now see magazines and newsletters with a completely different eye.
It has been an honor putting this initial piece together for you to help everyone stay informed and interested and I look forward to hearing your feedback and ideas about what youd like to see in future issues.
Our Master and First Lady have a wonderful year of family fun.filled events planned for us, which can only be experienced to the fullest by engaging ourselves and being active, involved and keeping in the know.
Id also like to take this op- portunity to thank Sisters Pinky Liance and Marlene Quinto for the majority of the Sweethearts Night pictures used.
Let me hear your thoughts.
And remember:
Stay Tuned . Stay Safe . And Stay OFF your cellphones while driving!
frederick.edwards@gmail.com . stay informed and interested . on the cover: ALTP Masonic Lodge No. 614 photo by: Frederick A. Edwards F inally, our blogsite is now functioning and I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and apprecia- tion to our Brother ASec., Frederick Edwards, who made an effort on his own to familiar- ize himself with the blogsite after receiving the unpw from, Bro. Roderick Francisco. It is an outstanding job that needs to be recognized.
Also, it is my honor and pleas- ure to announce that the rebuild- ing or reconstructing of our own website is now almost done. Thank you to our Brother Mar- shall, Charles Costes, who devoted and shared his talent and precious time to rebuild and revive our website. Another out- standing job to be recognized.
As your Master and on behalf of all the members, I congratu- late and salute you both for a job well done.
Thank you for all your dedica- tion and support.
Brethren, remember that the key for us to stay connected is through our communications. Our blogsite and website are the best source of tools for us to es- tablish this connection.
To all the members, I encour- age you to visit these sites as of- ten as you can to be kept in- formed of what is happening in our Lodge.
Our Calendar of Activities will be posted on both sites so every member knows what to ex- pect and can arrange their work schedules to attend and support our coming activities.
Our blogsite is: http://wrhlodge767.blogspot.com.
The name of our website will be announced soon. William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12 3
I would like also to take this opportunity to ex- tend my warmest grati- tude to those Brothers and their families who attended our District function, the Masonic Information Night and , last February 11, 2012, in celebration of Valentines Day, honor- ing our ladies and family.
. William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12 A first time joint event by the District and it was a success!
Those brethren and families who were not able to join us, I just want to let you know that you were all part of the program despite your absence. From left: Liezel Baraceros, Marlene Quinto, Cindy Paulino, Sandra Villagrana, Delfa Sia, Elenita Fon- tanilla, Truly Weiss, Janeth Anguluan, Nitz Valdez, Anilyn Pati, Maria Lynda Cabado, Nadia Francisco and Maritess Martinez. Photo: Pinky Liance From left: Liezel Baraceros, Anilyn Pati, Nadia Francisco, Delfa Sia, Elenita Fontanilla, Truly Weiss, Cindy Paulino, Hiram White (behind Cindy), Carmen Cordero, Marlene Quinto, Virginia Cabrera, Evelyn Moreno, Amelia Rosal, Hiram Whites Mom, Jemima de Castro, Nenita Gonzales, Lulu Felix, Bernadette dela Cruz, Rosie Bustamante, Anita Fuenconcillo. Photo: Pinky Liance
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D uring our February stated meeting, we received and accepted the application of, Mr. Eleazar John Posa. How I hope that this is now the beginning of Harmony in our Lodge when it comes to all Men who desire to knock and be a part of the WRH family.
I also want to congratulate Brother Adrian Olalia for being initiated last, February 8, 2012. Welcome to the Fra- ternity my Brother. This is just the beginning of your journey towards your Masonic life. Keep your pas- sion and be prepared for your next degree.
Allow me to also congratu- late: our Junior Warden, Brother Roger Paulino, Jr. who was the presiding Mas- ter; our Chaplain, Brother Dong Abad, as the Perambu- lation Speaker; our Senior Deacon, Brother Rex Ca- bado, who delivered the Lec- ture; our Marshall, Brother Charles Costes who deliv- ered the Charge; WB PJ Pati, who served as, Officers Coach, in the absence of WB Jun Gallardo; to all the in- stalled officers who performed in their respective positions and to all the Past Masters and members present, con- gratulations for a job well done.
Our First Degree work for 2012 was a success.
Thank you for all the sup- port.
Lastly I would like to con- gratulate our WRH Basket- ball Team for winning their 4th straight game!
You make me and all of William Rhodes Hervey very proud. Thank you for your drive and dedication.
I encourage everyone to come cheer them on, every Sunday.
Fraternally,
Bro. Ver Baraceros Master William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12 photo by: Frederick A. Edwards Back row from left:
Rhandy Ecalne Roger Paulino, Jr. Ike Piansay Ros Paez Ver Baraceros, Jr. Robert Sanchez Mike Bulandos Alvin Pierce, Jr. Jorge Cusi Dennis Ilao
Front row from left: Charles Costes Derick Araullo Don Estuita Jayson Eligio PJ Pati
After their 4th win last Sunday, March 05, 2012 in the city of Carson, against Pacific Rim Lodge No. 567. Their record is now 4-0. p o s t e d
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A l l O f f i c e r p h o t o s b y : P a u l C a b i g a o
H armony is the strength and support of all socie- ties, but especially ours...it being the cornerstone of the rapport in our relationship with one another. Masonry is about making good men better men.
I would like to thank the in- stalling team for the great suc- cess of the Annual Installation of Officers on January 14, 2012: Installing Officer, WB PJ Pati, Master of Ceremonies, WB Hon- esto Valdez, Installing Chap- lain, WB Apolinar Quinto and Emcee, WB Rodney Alzona.
THANK YOU!!!
This year is off to a great start for the Lodge due to the Brethren working together for the support of Brotherhood, Relief and Truth. I am so blessed to be part of this great team.
Knowing that the Senior Warden office is the station of strength, allows me to deeply think about how I should develop and show Masonic traits; fulfill- ing Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth for our Craft.
I realize that our Lodge has a diverse spectrum of Brothers and each of us may have just a little different slant on the road we are traveling.
As Masons and members of the Craft, we must work very hard together, as a productive team, in growing to support all of our Brothers, their widows and or- phans. As long as we embrace this enthusiasm, our Lodge will continue to grow.
We constantly must show the vision that evolves from this spirit of working together.
This means each of us is working to help good men be better men.
This truly is a positive quality-of-being worth striving to attain in our daily lives and it makes me feel like I am practic- ing what the Craft has taught me and that which is demanded of the Senior Warden's station.
Brethren, I am here to support each of you, our Master, and the Lodge, which I represent.
God Bless,
Marvin Paez Jr. Senior Warden 2012 we must work very hard , as a productive team William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12 7 A l l O f f i c e r p h o t o s b y : P a u l C a b i g a o
Jun Gallardo, Jr. Secretary William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12 Roger Paulino, Jr. Junior Warden H ere are the Calendar of Activities for the month of March:
March 04, 2012 Grand Masters Breakfast March 07, 2012 Stated Meeting March 14, 2012 Degree Practice March 20, 2012 OSI ALTP March 21, 2012 Possible Degree Work/Practice March 28, 2012 Reception of Grand Officers practice H ere are the Birthdays for the month of March:
Mar. 03 - Ruben T. San Jose Mar. 12 - Bernardo R. Talplacido Mar. 16 - Frederick A. Edwards Mar. 19 - Marvin C. Paez, Jr. Mar. 20 - Armando J. Bessares Mar. 24 - Virgilio Subido Mar. 25 - Carlos R. Antonio, Jr. Mar. 27 - Roderick R. Francisco Mar. 27 - Alexander M. Stewart Mar. 30 - Oswaldo D. Arnau Mar. 31 - Edmundo C. Garza A l l O f f i c e r p h o t o s b y : P a u l C a b i g a o
A l l O f f i c e r p h o t o s b y : P a u l C a b i g a o
Frank Loui was installed as Grand Master on Septem- ber 25, 2011.
Frank was raised a Master Mason in 1986 in Fidelity Lodge No. 120 (now San Francisco Lodge No. 120) and served as Master in 1992. He affiliated with California Lodge No. 1 in San Francisco and served as its Treasurer and Secretary.
Frank served Grand Lodge as Inspec- tor of the 163rd Masonic District for nine years, a member of the Committee of Twenty and Annual Communication Activities Committee, a director of the Acacia Creek and Nob Hill Masonic Center, a trustee of the Masonic Homes of California, California Masonic Foun- dation and California Masonic Memo- rial Temple. He served as Senior Grand Steward in 1996/1997 under Most Wor- shipful Allen B. Gresham and as Senior Grand Deacon in 2004/2005 under Most Worshipful David R. Doan.
Frank is a member of numerous Ma- sonic organizations. He is a Past Vener- able Master of the Lodge of Perfection at the San Francisco Scottish Rite and was honored with the rank and decora- tion of Honorary Inspector General of the 33 Degree in 2003. He is currently the Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General and General Secretary for the San Fran- cisco Scottish Rite Bodies. He is also a member of the Oakland Scottish Rite Bodies.
Frank is a past presiding officer of all three York Rite Bodies. He has served the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons as Grand Bible Bearer. He is a member of Asiya Shrine, the Masonic Rosicrucian Society of the United States, the National Sojourners - Golden Gate Chapter No. 18 and Heroes of 76. He served as President of the Golden Gate Masters and Past Masters Association and the Chinese Acacia Club.
He received the Honorary Legion of Honor from the Order of DeMolay. In community affairs, Frank served the Saint Monica Mens Club and the San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club.
Frank was born in San Francisco, attended California public schools, and graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He and his wife Jeanie have been married for 38 years and have two adult sons, Kevin and Gregory. Their oldest son, Kevin, is currently serving our country in the United States Army. Brethren, ladies and friends, it gives me great pleasure to present the 146th Grand Master William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12 9
courtesy speculativemasonry.org of Masons in California, the Most
Worshipful Frank Loui. - (freemason.org) William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12
T he Los Angeles Masonic Service Bureaus second meeting was held on February 5, 2012 at the Pasa- dena Scottish Rite Temple in Pasadena, California. The guest speaker was the Right Worshipful John Lowe, who is the current Deputy Grand Master of Masons in California.
During the meeting, all the Los Angeles area Senior Wardens in attendance were introduced and recognized , including our very own, Bro. Marvin Paez Jr. and my- self, WB Polar Quinto, (representing Rosemead Lodge #457).
Right Worshipful Lowe discussed the strategic plans for his term as Grand Master for the year 2013. He chal- lenged the future Masters of each of the Lodges to start connecting with the Unified School District where their lodge is located to set up reachable goals to break the cycle of illiteracy, and to help the Grand Lodge reach its $750,000.00 target in support of the, Raising A Reader program.
He further gave emphasis on the following:
Improving lodge membership experiences Having strong candidate Masonic Education Programs Leadership management through tutorials for both the Master and the Wardens Connecting with individual members and their fami- lies (beyond the lodge), utilizing the core values of ma- sonry And supporting public education and community ser- vices.
On March 04, 2012, William Rhodes Hervey Lodge #767 (composed of the WM Virgilio Baraceros Jr., Bro. Marvin Paez Jr., Bro. Alvin Pierce, Jr. and my- self) attended the Masonic Service Bureau Breakfast/ Meeting at the LAX Hilton Hotel honoring, Grand Master Frank Loui.
This event is considered the largest gathering of Masons in California (exceeded only by the Annual Communication every September in San Francisco). Most Worshipful Loui charged that all Lodges support the Grand Lodge, Raising A Reader campaign, with the aim of raising $750,000.00 for the program. This can be achieved through lodge donations or individual donations.
It is not too late brethren, to support this noble program.
Our next Service Bureau meeting will be on April 29, 2012 at the Pasadena Scottish Rite Temple. We will be hosting representatives from different Masonic Youth Groups ( the De Molay, Jobs Daughter and Rainbow For Girls). Everyone is invited to attend and listen to what these youth groups have to offer.
Fraternally,
Apolinar R. Quinto, PM MSB Representative Masonic Service Bureau of Los Angeles A Message from the:
The facts are startling
California ranks near the bottom of the United States for child literacy.
The vast majority of low-income families dont have a single book in their homes.
90% of children who cannot read at grade level by 3rd grade will never catch up and - the effects will last a lifetime.
John L. Cooper III, grand secretary
Each September, Masons in California celebrate the U.S. Constitution that beacon of freedom written in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787. It is the oldest such document in existence, and is not only the symbol of our freedom but also its guarantee. After more than 200 years, it still symbolizes that people can govern themselves.
The new American Republic was an experiment in self-government. Once it gained independence from Great Britain, very few of the established nations of the day expected the American Revolution to result in anything more than the creation of a collection of tyrannical states. But they were wrong. The freedom won in the Revolution endured largely due to the U.S. Constitution and its principle of constitutionalism.
We know that many Masons were involved in writing our Constitution. Not so widely known is that the principle on which the Constitution is based is Masonic one whose symbol is the compass. Masons such as George Washington (who presided over the Constitutional Convention) and Benjamin Franklin (the oldest delegate) knew and understood the use of the compass as a Masonic symbol. They knew that this symbol could be transformed into an instrument of government that would guarantee the liberties won in the hard-fought battles of the American Revolution.
The compass is an emblem of the limitation of power. We are taught to use it to keep our passions within due bounds towards all mankind. We are to use it to respect the boundary between our own desires and needs and the desires and needs of others. This is the principle of constitutionalism. The noble words with which the Preamble begins, We the people of the United States, are followed by clause after clause of limitations on how the people are to exercise those rights and powers for good or for ill. Our freedoms have survived because we have accepted the principle that the powers inherent to the people are expected to be limited.
It would be interesting to know if the Masons at the Constitutional Convention explained this to the non-Mason delegates. In all probability, the non- Masons did not know the connection between Masonic teachings and what they were trying to create. But we may be thankful that the Masons understood the use of the compass and that constitutionalism as well as the Constitution became the cornerstone of our nation. Respect for the rule of law and respect for the Constitution are Masonic ideals. It is therefore most fitting that we honor the Constitution of the United States each September and honor constitutionalism every time we place the compass on our altar when a Masonic lodge is at work. The Compass and the Constitution
Reprint of FALL 2002 Freemason magazine pg11 article William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12 11 Past Masters of William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 1956 John Gordon 1957 William O. Reiman 1958 Alfred J. Navin 1959 Earle A. Gray 1960 Raymond W. Phebus 1961 Don C. Seare 1962 George W. Feasell 1963 Jonathan W. Nicks 1964 Leslie J. Chandler 1965 Gene R. Nicks 1966 Dale E. Wallen 1967 Albert A. Thompson 1968 Arthur E. Seyfried 1969 Wilfred P. Reno 1970 Richard H. Steward 1971 Paul O. Grubb 1972 Guy O. Gessell 1973 Egon S. Fabian 1974 Ronald L. Hart 1975 Clifton M. McKnight 1976 Thomas R. Phebus 1977 Delmar L. Williams 1978, 1980, 1987 Robert T. Gilmore, Jr. 1979,1983 Emil D. Kaye 1981, 1982 William R. Teague 1984, 1985 Marcus H. Pollak 1988, 1989 Bob Barlow 1991, 1992 Robert Kahn 1993 Walter Nemeth 1994 Zeev Perry 1996 Thomas R. Holladay 1997, 1998 Mike Levy 1999 Federico O. Perez, Jr. 2000 Fernando L. Gosioco 2001 Francisco Bustamante 2002 Nicanor Vizmonte 2003 Carlos R. Antonio, Jr. 2004 Perfecto F. Gallardo, Jr. 2005 Cesar Sampang 2006 Honesto Valdez 2007 Ferdinand D. Pati 2008 Ernest B. Reyes 2009 Rodney A. Alzona 2010 Polar R. Quinto 2011 Roid George Anguluan
Affiliated Past Masters and Past Masters from other Lodges.
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