The Next Stated Meeting for Sandston Masonic Lodge is:
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Stated Communication
Stated Attire: coat & tie
FISH Organization Donation Request - Hamburger Helper
Stated Menu: tossed salad, fried pork chops, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, roll, ice cream & cake
"Freemasonry: A Beacon of Light"
Notes from the East
November 2014
Congratulations to our youngest Fellowcraft, Brother Donnie Journey, and to the Degree Team
for a job well done. The October stated was a special and memorable occasion, Past Masters
Night. There were 15 Past Masters present as Worshipful Jack Quel presided in the East and
presented the program for the night which was on the Forty-Seventh Problem of Euclid. The
remaining chairs were filled and served as follows:
Wor. Donald James Hoy - Senior Warden
Wor. William Dixon Martin – Junior Warden
Wor. Thomas Johnson – Treasurer
Wor. Thornton Douglas Guthrie, Jr. – Secretary
Wor. Sherman Levitt McLaughlin – Senior Deacon
Wor. Paul Herbert Newbill – Junior Warden
Wor. James Edward Gifford, Sr. - Chaplain
Wor. George Maurice Throckmorton, Sr. - Marshal
Rt. Wor. Winfred Otto Isgett, Sr. – Program assistant
It was an honor having all the Worshipful Brethren present and conducting the Lodge business.
Thank All Of You!
The November 20th stated program will be on the Masonic Home. We will have a 50 year and a 25
year Masonic Veteran presentation. Come on out, dinner at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30.
“… so should our hearts continually glow with gratitude to the great and beneficent Author of our
existence, for the manifold blessings and comforts we enjoy.” Have a Happy and safe
Thanksgiving!
Timothy Paul Evans
Master 2014
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Past Master’s Night 10/17/2014 (from left to right): Wor. Jack Milton Quel (1964), Wor. Donald James Hoy (1965), Wor. William Dixon
Martin (1976), Wor. Sherman Levitt McLaughlin (1978), Wor. Paul Herbert Newbill (1980), Wor. James Edward Gifford, Sr. (1981), Wor.
George Maurice Throckmorton, Sr. (1982), Rt. Wor. Winfred Otto Isgett, Sr. (1990), Wor. William Joseph Clark (1999), Wor. Thornton
Douglas Guthrie, Jr. (2002), Wor. Eric Douglas App (2006), Rt. Wor. James Willis Burton (2008), Wor. Carlton Andrew Hall (2011), Wor.
Thomas Johnson (2012), Wor. Robert Dale Hartsoe, Jr. (2013)
Past Master’s Night 10/17/2014: Wor. Jack Milton Quel (1964)
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Brother George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be
grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of
Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to “recommend to the people of the United States a day
of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal
favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of
government for their safety and happiness:”
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the
people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the
good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble
thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for
the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion
of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the
peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our
safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty
with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in
general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and
Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in
public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our
National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and
constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and
nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and
concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among
them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows
to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, A.D. 1789.
G. Washington
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Are Freemasons an Arm of the Illuminati?
Though the Bavarian Illuminati was known to recruit disenchanted Masons, there was no direct link between the
two organizations, and the original Illuminati died out as an actual organization in 1784. Later revivals of the
Illuminati were pseudo-organizations concocted by esoteric impresarios with no power and minimal status in the
legitimate Masonic milieu.
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Dates to Remember – Please mark your calendars and join us!
The Charles Fleming Masonic Class meets every Thursday night in the Sandston Temple at 7:00pm unless a stated or called meeting is
taking place. If you haven’t been to lodge in a while, this class is a great place to come back and reacquaint yourself with the lodge and
its brethren. Please come and learn or come and help other learn!
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 pm – Sandston Lodge stated meeting. Dinner starts at 6:30pm.
Saturday, November 23, 9:00 am – Masters and Wardens Association meeting, Westhampton Masonic
Temple, Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 pm – Henrico Union no. 130 stated meeting. Dinner starts at 6:30pm.
Thursday, December 11, 7:30 pm – Sandston Lodge stated meeting. Dinner starts at 6:30pm. **
ELECTION OF 2015 OFFICERS. Please attend if you can.
Friday, December 12, 7:00 pm – Sandston & Henrico Union Lodges Officer Installation. This will be an
open meeting and you are encouraged to bring your family! Please come support Bro. Harmon!
Celebrating Masonic Birthdays
Bro. Dennis Ray Cable, Sr.
Bro. Randy Coleman Stevens, Jr.
Bro. David Charles Dillard
Wor. Robert Dale Hartsoe, Jr.
Bro. George Robert Simmons
2 years
2 years
5 years
8 years
14 years
Bro. Robert Wayne Muncy, Jr.
Bro. Addison Duke Askew
Bro. John Harold Yancey
Wor. Ronald Everette Butler, Sr.
Bro. David Jasper Irving, Sr.
28 years
42 years
50 years
52 years
53 years
Total Masonic Years:
256 years
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Brethren,
2015 dues cards have arrived. Grand Lodge dues have gone up $7.00 for a total of $45.00. Sandston
dues remain at $92.00 for a total due of $137.00 for 2015. If anyone is interested in an LMIP please
contact me. We still have 19 Brothers who have not paid 2014 dues. That comes out to $2470.00 dollars
that is needed by your lodge to keep the lights on. Please fulfill your Masonic obligation and remit your
dues as soon as possible. If you are in need of Masonic relief, please contact the Worshipful Master.
Fraternally,
Doug Guthrie, P.M., Lodge Secretary
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From the West
Pat Harmon – Senior Warden
Brethren, as most of you know I had a total knee replacement previous to our October stated meeting
and therefore could not make that meeting. However, I look forward to being with you all at our
November stated. So you can get your calendar marked I also want to announce our joint installation of
officers for 2015 year with Henrico Union #130 which is set for Friday, December 12th. This will be an
open installation so bring your families. That will be the day after our December stated meeting. More
details are to follow. I look forward to seeing all of you in November.
God Bless,
D. Patrick Harmon, Senior Warden
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Prayer & Praise Report
From the South
Bobby Mawyer - Junior Warden
Brethren... Report from the South is as follows. Many thanks and please any Brethren as you deem
appropriate. I have had few calls or emails in a couple months...
Greetings from the South Brethren! I hope this finds you well. As with those in the South before me, I ask
for your assistance in addressing the prayers of those who are in need. Likewise, and in accordance with
the wishes of our Worshipful Master, it is only right to also recognize the praises of which we can be
thankful. Hence, please let me know of those things in your life, or the lives of others, for which we can
be truly grateful.
Please contact me to relate Prayers and Praises. I may be reached by email at [email protected]
or by phone at (804)350-9283 and I look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, please keep the
following brethren and their families in your thoughts and prayers:
Rt. Wor. Bud Sanders
The Family of Bro. Billy Blaylock
Bro. RC Stevens and Family
Wor. Robert Hartsoe
Bro. Ed Renick
Bro. Sammy Terry
Wor. Eric App and Family
Bro. Jeff Fleming and Family
Wor. Tim Evans
Wor. Charles Chisenhall
Bro Steve Simmons
Bro. George Throckmorton, Jr.
The family of Bro. Charles Papoy, Jr. who passed away September 30, 2014.
Likewise, let us be thankful for:
Good friends and Neighbors!
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In Memoriam
Charles Papoy, Jr.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
Sept. 30, 2014
BORN
July 22, 1932
INITIATED
June 01, 1959
PASSED
June 22, 1959
RAISED
Aug. 20, 1959
Rest In Peace
Sandston Masonic Lodge No. 216 LMIP (Life Members in Perpetuity) list
Alton N. Adams *
Jimmy D. Chisenhall
Thornton D. Guthrie, Jr.
William D. Martin
William L. Osby
Frederick W. Adams *
William J. Clark
Donald P. Harmon
Wilson B. Martin
James L. Peters *
Jack Adkins
David R. Cooper
David J. Irving, Sr. -v
Charles R. McKann, Jr.
Dale F. Phelps *
Leon E. App
Thomas E. Dunston
Winfred O. Isgett, Jr.
Sherman L. McLaughlin
Edward O. Renick, Jr.
Eric D. App
Jennings L. Entsminger
Winfred O. Isgett, Sr.
James M. Mehfoud
Jackie L. Ricks
John V. Bandy
John G. Fisher
John D. Jenkins, Sr.
Ronald P. Molnar
Lewis R. Sugg *
Nathan M. Barrey -v
Charles J. Fleming *
Millard N. Jinnette, III
Robert W. Muncy, Jr.
Curtis L. Thompson
Guy M. Blankinship, III
Stuart W. Fowler *
Bernard R. Lafontaine *
Robert W. Muncy, Sr.
Robert L. Wies
Billy L. Blaylock
James E. Gifford
Charles R. Lewis, III
Alvin R. New *
James W. Burton
James G. Gilbert
Robert W. Mantlo *
Arthur S. New *
Ray L. Calhoun *
Ronald W. Gray
William D. Martin
Paul H. Newbill
* = deceased
-v = Masonic Veteran
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IMPORTANT LODGE INFORMATION
* DUES INFORMATION **
Lodge dues for 2013 are $130.00 ($92 for your lodge/$38 for Grand Lodge) and are now PAST DUE.
Lodge dues for 2014 are $130.00 ($92 for your lodge/$38 for Grand Lodge) and are now DUE.
Please pay your dues with the lodge secretary as soon as possible to help your lodge and keep yourself current.
If you need assistance with your dues, please contact the Worshipful Master.
Sandston Lodge no. 216 AF & AM Blood number with Va. Blood Services is: 1767
** Reminder ** Just a friendly reminder that in compliance with one of the Grand Masters’ Edicts, the 1st day of every
month is Masonic Recognition Day. On this day each month, please wear clothing or pins with the Masonic emblems or
symbols in support of our fine craft. Have nothing to wear? Sandston No.216 still has hats and golf shirts available.
Report all changes of address in writing to the Secretary. Report all cases of illness or distress to the Junior Warden or any
officer. Officers contact info is on page 8 of this bulletin. Lodge Mailing Address:
40A W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA. 23150.
ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2014
Worshipful Master
Senior Warden
Junior Warden
Treasurer
Secretary
Senior Deacon
Junior Deacon
Bro. Tim Evans
Bro. Pat Harmon
Bro. Bobby Mawyer
Wor. Tom Johnson
Wor. Doug Guthrie
Wor. Jennings Entsminger
Bro. Mike Page
804-615-5651
804-781-0998
804-350-9283
804-677-5454
804-932-3347
804-932-3009
804-387-0249
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
APPOINTED OFFICERS FOR 2014
Chaplain
Tiler
Senior Steward
Junior Steward
Marshall
Lodge Instructor of Work
Lodge Education Officer
Wor. Jim Gifford
804-737-6174
Bro. Robert Hartsoe, Jr.
804-314-5061
Bro. R.C. Stevens, Jr.
804-737-4216
VACANT
Rt. Wor. Wimpy Otto Isgett, Sr. 804-357-2000
Wor. Andy Hall
804-795-2816
Rt. Wor. Guy Blankinship, III 804-932-3451
none
[email protected]
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SANDSTON MASONIC LODGE no. 216 A.F. & A.M
CHARTERED FEBRUARY 12TH, 1930
The Sandston Lodge is located at 40 West Williamsburg Road, above the post office, with entrance on the
Confederate Avenue side of the building. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30
PM, except Dec., then 2nd Thursday. Dinner precedes the meeting starting at 6:30PM in Gonchegulian Hall.
PHONE: 804-737-8717