Stony Point Wawayanda
Lodge No. 313 • F. & A. M.
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Stony Point Wawayanda Lodge No. 313
PO Box 313
Garnerville, NY 10923-0313
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ISSUE 2 • JANUARY 2015
• 4166 COMMUNICATIONS
RALPH EDWARDS
MASTER
M:. W:. William J. Thomas,
Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York
R:. W:. Bruce Wiegand
District Deputy Grand Master of the Orange and Rockland District
F R AT E R N A L G R E E T I N G S
FR O M THE MASTER IN THE E AST
My Brothers:
Good day brothers, by the time you receive this
communication the holidays will be over and the new
year will have begun.
We had our DDGM visit at our November 19, 2014
meeting I think we all had a very enjoyable evening, I
would like to thank all my offices for the great job they
did with the ritual, and especially Bro. Brian Conklin, as
Senior Deacon ,Bro. Marc Eskridge, who filled in as Marshall, Bro Mike Acosta,
who filled in as Tyler. All of you did a great job.
As a lodge we are looking forward to 2015. We are planning to have some
special meeting nights, guest speakers, a Lodge of remembrance, bring a friend
night, and other events. we can only do this with the help of all the brothers if
anyone has any ideas or comments please don’t hesitate to let me know I am
only a phone call away and would love to hear from you.
I would ask that all members try to make the ORGMA meetings, we will post
the next one,( time and place on the trestle board) it would be good to carpool
if we get enough brothers.
I would like to schedule some visits to other lodges, if anyone would like to go
to a specific Lodge please let me know.
Special congratulations to our newest Master Mason Kent Leung who on Saturday, November 22, 2014 took his third degree at Jerusalem Lodge in Middletown.
It is with great sadness in our heart, that we of stony point Wawayanda Lodge
313 extend condolences to Dolores Morlang on loss of our Bro. Robert (Bob)
Morlang Sr. He lay down his working tools, on November 22, 2014. He will always be remembered by the members of stony point Wawayanda Lodge 313
Rest in Peace My Brother
LODGE OFFICERS
Worshipful Master
W:.
Ralph Edwards
845-356-6184
Sr. Warden
Bro.
Mike Gaeta
201-819-2257
Jr. Warden
Bro.
Anthony Avery
845-494-5853
Secretary
W:.
Dan Friebe
201-444-4935
Treasurer
W:.
Stanley Martin
845-268-2835
Chaplain
R:.W:.
Robert Blanke
845-634-9560
Senior Deacon
Bro.
Joe Vasti
973-417-1669
Junior Deacon
Bro.
Thomas Sharky
914-841-1786
Sr. Master of Ceremonies
Bro.
Brian Conklin
845 538 9484
Jr. Master of Ceremonies
Bro.
Frank Allegro
845-359-5968
Steward
Bro.
Mike Acosta
845-548-8250
Steward
Bro.
Marc Eskridge
914-318-3932
Marshal
Bro.
Robert Morlang Sr.
845-942-0157
V:.W:.
Scott Klein
845-359-6787
Trustee
W:.
Murry Cohen
914-393-8148
Trustee
W:.
Tom Nervegna
845-357-5482
Trustee
W:.
Tom Lorentz
845-365-0238
Tyler
COMMITTEES
Welfare and Distress: Bob Blanke (845-634-9560) and Bob Martin (845-2682835) Note: Please call if you know of anyone in sickness or distress and also glad
tidings.
Brotherhood Fund Committee: Tom Nervegna (845-357-5482).
Fundraising Committee: Anthony Avery, Bob Martin, Frank Allegro, Mike Gaeta
Yours in the Faith,
W:. Ralph Edwards
Please visit our Website at www.spw313.org
Please visit our Website at www.spw313.org
TAB LE LO D G E
FROM THE WEST
My Brothers,
I would like everyone to know that our plans for the spring Ham
shoot appear to have been thwarted. The Town of Ramapo has
decided to sell the property in Hillburn where we have held the
shoot in the past. Unless we find a new location soon, we may
have to shelve the idea for 2015. If there are any suggestions for a
new location, please let me or the fundraising committee know as soon as possible. Thank you.
It is with a heavy heart that I mourn the loss of my friend and Brother,
Bob Morlang Sr. My sadness is brightened just a bit, knowing that he was at one
of his favorite places on earth when we lost him, his hunting lodge. He will
forever be in my thoughts and memories of Masonry and life. Please keep him
and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
At our recent DD visit, the AGLs noted that our lodge has a reputation for our
excellent ritual work. I congratulate every one of you for your efforts and
dedication to the Craft. We all work hard to obtain perfection, and even though
we may never get there, it is commendable that we continue to strive for that
goal. As also noted, we are one of the very few lodges that execute all three
degrees with our own members. This is a testament to our commitment to the
Craft, and as the line progresses; I hope we can continue that tradition.
So to close 2014, I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season,
and I hope that Santa Clause delivers something special to all!
FROM THE SOUTH
My Brothers,
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. My holiday was
great I got to spend a lot of quality time with my family and friends.
It is with a heavy heart that I mourn the loss of my friend and Brother,
Bob Morlang Sr. Brother Bob was a great man. I am so glad I had the pleasure of
knowing him. I will certainly miss seeing him and his wife at Hogan’s diner on
friday night, which he claims has the best crab cakes.
I would like to wish everyone a happy new year and I can’t wait to see you all
soon.
Please visit our Website at www.spw313.org
Please visit our Website at www.spw313.org
R E G U LA R C O M M U N I C AT I O N
First & Third Wednesday
Dress Attire:
Time: 6:30 Starts Collation $10
All Brothers: Jackets & Ties
Address: 601 Main St, Sparkill, NY 10976 Past Masters: Jackets & Tie or Bola Tie
UPC OM IN G EVENTS
January 26, 2015 ORDMA meeting, Warwick Lodge, (all officers should attend)
January 27, 2015, Orange and Rockland Shrine club, at Bright Star Diner, Central
Valley NY (All are welcome)
April 18, 2015, Diner and Fundraiser for Mecca Transportation Unit, Cost $50
MASONI C ETIQUETTE
VOTING IS MANDATORY:
(All proceeds go to Mecca transportation unit)
June 2, 2015 Golf Outing Clearview Gold Course (Benefits go to Shriner Transportation)
When an issue is put to a vote, all brethren should vote.
TIDINGS
Why? A brother who does not vote is discourteous because he skews the ballot.
He becomes the weak link in a strong chain.
No matter what the reason of his non-vote, he injures the lodge’s ballot, its value
and its secrecy. Failure to vote can injure a lodge’s feeling of brotherhood, and
by that injury, can injure the Masonic fraternity.
No matter what reason you may privately hold about voting, it is poor Masonic
Etiquette to fail to vote when requested to do so by the Master.
ANNOUNCE MENTS
Brotherhood Fund:
The 2014-2015 campaign has started, please remember every little bit helps.
Our lodge raised last year $3,305.00, most importantly we led the O-R district in
the percentage of participation with 33.33% which is 1/3 our lodge, you really
came through. Lets try to make it 50% Participation this year.
Community Service:
SAD TIDINGS: Brother Bob Morlang Sr. Passed Away. Our thoughts and prayers to
his Family.
GLAD TIDINGS: Stony Point Wawayanda Lodge #313 preformed a wonderful
1st degree for Hudson River Lodge.
B R OT H E R S I N WAIT I N G
2nd Degree
3rd Degree:
Joesph Casciari III
Patrick Riddle
Donald Hover
Josef Boeni
Luis Gonzalez
On Saturday Dec. 3rd. our lodge committed to fundraising for hospice of
Rockland county at their tree of life campaign at the palisades mall. This
fundraiser was a complete success and thank to all the brothers who helped
out. They are certainly a well deserving organization.
Please visit our Website at www.spw313.org
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Please visit our Website at www.spw313.org