Harlandale Masonic Lodge Newsletter Masonic Year 2015-2016 · HARLANDALE MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND LAMAR AWARDS Harlandale Lodge Lambskin Newsletter Volume I, July 2015 Masonic

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THE LAMBSKIN NEWSLETTER

Harlandale Masonic Lodge Newsletter

Masonic Year 2015-2016

Volume I, July 2015 Harlandale Lodge #1213

Elected and Appointed

Officers for 2015-2016

Gilbert Rangel

Worshipful Master

Don Crawford, PM

Senior Warden

Todd Cason

Junior Warden

Houston “Dwaine” Smith

Treasurer

Danilo Molina, PM

Secretary

William ‘Bill’ Menard

Chaplain

Clifford Newman

Senior Deacon

Tom Veltri, PM

Junior Deacon

James A. Dowlean Jr. PM

Senior Steward

William L. ‘Bill’ McCalister, Jr.,PM

Junior Steward

Bill Nanes, PM

Marshal

Diodolo Guerra

Master of Ceremonies

Christopher Misner, PM

Tiler

FROM THE EAST Gilbert Rangel, WM

Brethren;

We say we are Freemasons, claiming to be men who are there for our fellow-man, willing to help them in their time of need. We say we are charitable, givers of hope and brotherly love, but do we truly present ourselves in that light. I took an obligation which I truly hold dear and that is not always easy

to up hold on a literal bases, but I find that I am still; a just and upright mason in progress. Even as Worshipful Mas-ter of the lodge I am still growing in the light of Masonry thankfully with the help of other Brethren. So I am asking you to challenge yourselves and see if you are a Mason still in progress, if so, I challenge you to get a little more involved at the lodge and continue

growing. If you think you are already a well-informed Mason, I challenge you to get involved at the lodge and help your fellowman.

This is the time of year to plant your seeds and grow, what seeds are you planting?

FROM THE WEST

Don Crawford, PM

FROM THE SOUTH Todd Cason

Shhh … Ben …. Hey Ben … the editor of this newsletter is comin up with a new format.

Too late! It’s published. I have a new image too GW. How-da-ya-like-that?

Dang … what a buz!!!!

Ouuu … that was a good kick start!

HARLANDALE MASONIC LODGE #1213

6031 S. Flores San Antonio, Texas 78214

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Newest Past Master’s Words

Brethren;

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve Harlandale Lodge as Worshipful Master and be a representative of its standards for the past year. During this time, you have shared with me your concerns, your suggestions, as well as your life’s joys. It has been so rewarding to serve you by doing all I could to meet the needs of the Lodge. I am very thankful for my year of experience. Being able to help you with those concerns and many other cases have been one of the most fulfilling parts of my duties. Also, thank you for sharing your many stories of happy endings, encouragements and confi-dence in me; I am humbled by each and every one of them. I sincerely hope that all your needs will continue to be met beyond my year of service. The French philosopher Victor Cousin once said, “You can only govern men by serving them. That’s how I hope you have seen my year as Worship Master of this Lodge, as a selfless servant and a consensus builder. Thank you for giving me that opportunity. God bless you all.

S&F Danilo Molina (DJ)

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Our Lodge proudly repeated many past years in recognizing and rewarding students in our Harlandale community who have achieved high standards in their education.

This year our Lodge was fortunate to award one McCollum and one Harlandale High School scholarship recipients $1000.00 For this award, each student receives the Lamar Medal and a

Harlandale Lodge Lambskin Newsletter Volume I, July 2015


A WORD FROM OUR EXITING SECRETARY R:.W:. T.E. “Gene” Carnes

What an honor it has been to serve Harlandale Lodge as Secretary. The last 3 years has not only been an educational event in my life, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The personal relationships I have enjoyed with all the members of the Lodge was the part that was really unique. Most of the Officers and members never get to see or communicate with those members who for whatever reason can’t come to Lodge. However, the Secre-tary in one way or another communicates with all the members. The only sad part about the Secretary’s job is when he finds out that a member has passed to the Supreme Grand Lodge above and the Lodge was not notified by the family of his passing. I en-courage each of you to provide your family with some guidance about contacting the Secretary or Worshipful Master in the event of sickness or death. I feel very confident that our new Secretary, Brother DJ Molina, will do a good job as Secretary and each of us need to support Worshipful Master Rangel, the Secretary and all the Officers as they accomplish the daily tasks of managing the affairs of the Lodge.

My Brethren, I am very concerned about our membership and the health of our Lodge. The age of our members on average is well over 60 years of age and half of our membership is composed of 50-Year members. The demographics of the Harlandale commu-nity have changed, and we are not attracting local people like we did in years past. As you know, we are not allowed to solicit new members, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t talk to our friends and family members about Masonry. We can tell them what Ma-

sonry is about and that if a person is interested in becoming a Mason, he must ask a Mason for a petition. My relatives never told me that I had to ask to become a Mason. I had to find it out on my own. I could have very easily not have become a Mason if I had not been told by another Mason that I had to ask. Harlandale Lodge has started having a special meeting entitled “Invite a Friend to Lodge Night” where we present a program about our fraternity and what the requirements are to petition. When the date of that meeting is announced, please invite your friends and family to attend. If we don’t start getting some new members, we will surly pass from existence.

We have started doing some remodeling at the Lodge. The electri-cal system on the second floor (Lodge level) is being upgraded, the ceiling in the dining area has been lowered and new tiles installed, and the men’s restroom has been spruced up (thanks to the Order of the Eastern Star). Come to Lodge and see what a difference a little loving care does to the Lodge.

Brethren, our Lodge needs us and I encourage you to come to Lodge and hear the Masonic education programs being presented, There is always an interesting program other than just the busi-ness meeting on all our Stated meetings. Sure, we have to pay the bills and take care of the business of the Lodge, but the real rea-son we go to Lodge is to learn about Masonry and study its great lessons. I hope to see you at Lodge soon,

My Brethren,

FROM THE LAMBSKIN NEWSLETTER EDITOR Bill Nanes, PM

Well … another Lambskin Newsletter is making history. As usual, it takes many hours over several days to put these newsletters together, especially if articles requested to fill a decent newsletter sometimes takes an act of Congress. But, in the end, most officers come through. The hardest part of writing a newsletter is trying to squeeze in a piece into existing articles and moving others to dif-ferent parts of the newsletter to satisfy a late entry. Maybe the next newsletter will be more friendly.

I invite any member of Harlandale Lodge to submit a bit of news or Masonic lecture. Please keep your submitted articles to no longer

that the longest article of this newsletter unless you give me ‘heads-up’. Send your article to my email as an attachment and written in Microsoft Word. Send to [email protected]

I hope you are enjoying this issue of the Lambskin thus far. I expect to release the next issue sometime during October 2015.

Until then … be safe and healthy, and if you haven’t been attending our Lodge meetings, come by—we would like to see ya!

Until the next

Lambskin Newsletter

Be Cool !!!

Let the Lodge event news begin!!!

T. E. “Gene” Carnes, PM

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I did it!!! Now for my final educa-tional journey.

Our guests were greeted at the door and led to the dinning room before entering the Lodge room for the

awards ceremony.

Worshipful Master D.J. Molina and Bill Nanes, PM, go over the presentation format while the guest are

invited into the Lodge room.

R:.W:. T.E. ‘Gene” Carnes, Harlandale Lodge Secretary offers Masonic history to our guest. He also gave the

history on the Lamar Award. Excellent delivery.

Harlandale HS counselor, Ms. Rosaline Mousivais, read the recommendations for the honorees . From

right Blue Garcia (Scholarship) and Bernadette Mullins (Lamar Award Medal).

WM D.J. Molina read the award certificate for the Harlandale HS honorees.

Pictured here are Harlandale HS honorees with their families and their school counselor (left).

Ms. June Bell, Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Worthy Matron at Harlandale Lodge delivers a most welcomed contribution to

the Lamar Award recipients.

Ms. June Bell then presented the OES $500.00 education voucher to Bernadette Mullins of

Harlandale HS (second from left) and later to Jacqueline Ibarra (at far right).

Pictured here are McCollum HS honorees with their families and their school counselor (seated

second and third from right, first row).

McCollum counselor Mrs. Jaime Denise Zimmerle reads scholarship recipient Brandi Drennon’s recommendation.

Our Lodge proudly has repeated many years in recognizing and rewarding students in our Harlandale community who have achieved high standards in their education.

This year our Lodge was fortunate to award one McCollum and one Harlandale High School scholarship recipients $1,000.00 each from our Lodge’s funds in addition to matching funds from the Masonic Charities Foundation. During the presentation, each student received a total of $2,000.00 in the form of a voucher to be used towards their higher education.

We also awarded two Lamar Awards to another

two students; one from each Harlandale Inde-pendent School District high school. For this award, each student received the Lamar Medal Award and a $100.00 cash prize to spend as they wish. However, this year a new twist came into play.

Last year, the Harlandale Order of the Eastern Star voted to raise funds for education purposes. And this year, our Lodge was delighted that their contribution was merged with this year’s Lamar Awards. Therefore, each Lamar Award recipient was given a $500.00 voucher to be used specifically for their higher education. This was

a real blessing and the members of Harlandale Lodge thank all of the OES members. Thank you, thank you.

Enjoy some of the many photos taken during the presentation ceremony. This article continues on the next page.

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Here are some more nice photos of our awards presentation.

HARLANDALE MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND LAMAR AWARDS



Seems like books get thicker

in college

Next honoree to have a word was Bernadette Mullins of McCollum. She received the Lamar Medal, a $100.00 cash

award and a $500.00 voucher given by the members of Harlandale OES.

McCollum HS consular, Ms. Diana Rangel reads the recommendation for the Lamar Medal awarded to

Jacqueline Ibarra (far right).

Ms. Drennon then turns to her mom who she thanked for being her hero and guided her through her education.

And finally, Jacqueline Ibarra has her turn. Just about everyone had tears in their eyes just listening to all of

the honorees speak.

Blue Garcia of Harlandale HS thanks his teachers for the assistance and the Lodge for the scholarship

award.

McCollum awardees and their consular staff.

A photo with Worshipful Master D.J. Molina and the Harlandale Lodge Education Chair, Bill Nanes along

with the awardees.

After the award presentation, the guest were invited to refreshments and cake. Here, Tom Veltri, PM, Gilbert

Rangel, PM.SW, and Mrs. Crawford enjoying a chat and some cake.

The cake provided by our Lodge to our honored students and guests.

After the presentation, it was photo-taking-time. Harlandale HS and their consular.

Then it was McCollum HS scholarship recipient Brandi Drennon turn to express her thoughts.

HARLANDALE MASONIC LODGE INSTALLATION OF 2015-2016 OFFICERS

A new line of officers for the Masonic year of 2015-2015 was installed on July 18, 2015, before the members of Harlandale Masonic Lodge and our fami-lies and guests. As customary, the families and the public are encouraged to attend this event that goes back many, many years. This year was no excep-tion. This year we have eight Past Masters called to serve; including the Junior PM; DJ Molina. It should be an exciting Masonic year.

There was one officer that could not be installed on this date, but he will be at our next stated meeting on Tuesday, July 21st. Nevertheless, the installa-tion went without a hitch and our guests were plentiful. We had many friends of incoming officers, and the Lodge members were delighted to have a good number of members of the Harlandale Order of the Eastern Star attending. It is always nice to be among them.

The event started with a social, of course. But once the Masonic Lodge was opened, the guests entered the Lodge as our Musician, Brother Paul C. Zappe III, played several music selections on musical organ. He is pictured later in this article.

After the installation, there was time to take tons of photos with families and friends - too many to post on one single newsletter. However, a few of our favorites are provided herein. I hope your enjoy the pictorials following this page.

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Our Lodge proudly

repeated many past years in recognizing and rewarding students in our Harlan-dale community who have achieved high standards in their education.

This year our Lodge was fortunate to award one McCollum and one Harlandale High School scholarship recipients $1000.00

For this award, each stu-dent receives the Lamar Medal and a



…. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE 2015‐2016 HARLANDALE MASONON LODGE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Brother Zappe provided

music talent.

Harlandale Masonic Lodge

Ninety‐Second Installation of Officers

Ceremony

We were thankful to have a good number of members of the Harlandale Order of the Eastern Star attend the installa‐

tion. They also had a huge part in the preparation and serving of refreshments. Thanks you so very much!

The 2015‐2016 officers preparing for their installation.

T.E. ‘Gene Carnes, PGM, served as the

Installing Master W. L. ‘Bill’ McCalister, PM, served as the

Installing Marshal

Gilberto G. Rangel, PM, being installed

as the 2015‐16 Worshipful Master. His

second hitch.

Donald Crawford, PM, being installed

as the Senior Warden

Todd B. Cason was installed as the

Junior Warden

Houston Dwaine Smith will be serving

again as our Treasurer

DJ Molina went from the 2014‐15 WM

to our new Lodge Secretary.

William ‘Bill’ Menard will serve as our

Lodge Chaplain

Clifford P. Newman who served as the

Junior Deacon moved up to be our new

Senior Deacon

Thomas ‘Tom’ Veltri , PM, will be our

Junior Deacon.

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Our Lodge proudly repeated many past years in recognizing and rewarding students in our Harlandale community who have achieved high standards in their education.

This year our Lodge was fortunate to award one McCollum and one Harlandale High School scholarship recipients $1000.00 For this award, each student receives the Lamar Medal and a



…. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE 2015‐2016 HARLANDALE MASONON LODGE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS (Continued)

A note from the Harlandale Lodge ‘The Lambskin Newsletter’ Publisher and Editor:

I much appreciate ANY individual who appears before an event I am covering to get ‘da news’ and offers to help. Allow me to introduce Mr. Brandon Ramos (pictured at right) who came to witness the Harlandale Scholarship and Lamar Awards at our Lodge last June 2015. He seemed interested in photography so I gave him my camera and asked if he would take some photos of the event while I participated in the actual presentations. Then he shows up for the installation and again I gave him my camera since I had a part in the installation.

He produced some fantastic close ups and other event photos for both events pictured in this newsletter since I needed them quick and could not wait for other photos taken. The photos taken from my camera we downloaded and used in this issue of the Lambskin.

I wish to thank Brandon for his help and fine work. Kudos. Bill Nanes, Harlandale Lambskin Newsletter Editor.

The Installing Master’s hat comes off and the new Worshipful Master’s goes on. We are now officially in the Harlandale Masonic

Lodge year 2015‐2016 once the Installing Marshal proclaims the installation. The newly installed officers of Harlandale

Lodge

These two guys are a pair! They have served as the Senior and Junior Stewards for the last several years. Junior Steward James

Dowlearn now becomes the Senior , and Bill McCalister switches to the Junior Steward. Either way, these two are truly unique and

the members of Harlandale will once again enjoy fantastic meals at our meetings.

Bill Nanes, PM, being installed as

Marshal, and Brother Diodolo Guerra

as the Master of Ceremonies

Christopher Misner, PM will serve as

our Tiler.

The Installing Marshal demonstrates the

Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas to the

public and to our incoming new WM

The Installing Master then recalls the

New WM for instructions before being

seated in the East

The new Worshipful Master is pre‐

sented with the gavel of the Lodge

After the installation, everyone was

treated to a fantastic cake and punch.

And take a look at the fruit bowl!!!

The entire ceremony went perfect and

everyone left in harmony. Let the new

Masonic year begin!

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Harlandale Lodge Lambskin Newsletter Masonic Year 2015-2016

Volume I, July 2015

LODGE CALENDAR

Every Third Tuesday— Harlandale Lodge stated meeting ‐ Social and dinner 6:00 p.m. Stated meeting gavel will drop at 7:00 p.m.

August 1, 2015 — Masonic Service Awards Presentations — Award Presentations at 2:00 PM. Light refreshments to follow. Come

help celebrate the long service to Masonry of these devoted members.

August 18,2015—District Deputy Grand Master, District 36c, Right Worshipful James Strayer official Harlandale Lodge visit. Dinner

rved at 6:00; stated meeting will start immediately at 7:00 p.m.

Harlandale Lodge floor practice every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Come and join in Brotherhood and floor practice.

HARLANDALE LODGE DEATHS SINCE THE LAST NEWSLEETER

Steven R. Pena

Our Lodge acknowledges our fallen Brethren during our stated meetings and our Charter is draped followed by a

moment of prayer for our loss.

So Mote It Be

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DONATIONS SINCE LAST THE NEWSLETTER

Thank you for your most welcomed donation to Harlandale Masonic Lodge. Your support enables your Lodge to continue sustaining our maintenance, other pro-grams and expenses that keep your Lodge, as well as our Grand Lodge, supporting our fraternity.

Robert N. Alvarez—Sends a donation every month

Clifford P. Newman

Charles Edwin “Ed” Dyer

Harlandale Lodge degree certificate practice. Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m., unless called off. If you are preparing for your certificate, this

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Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and 4 bullets. You are allowed to shoot four Politicians.

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Need new teeth? No problem. Need glasses? That’s great. Need a new hip? What about knees, lungs or heart”? They’re all covered.

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Is this a great country or what !!



FUNNY PAGE AND STUFF!

When Mussolini gained control of Italy, Masonic lodges were declared illegal, and the Grand Master was arrested, tried, and

imprisoned, where he died.

Mussolini also ordered all Masonic references removed, including the emblems on the base of Garibaldi’s monument in Rome.

After the restoration of the republic, fascist emblems were removed and the Masonic emblems restored.

In Fascist Spain under Franco, it was a crime to be a Freemason. Masons convicted had to serve prison terms equal in years to

the number of Masonic degrees possessed. Master Mason =3D 3 years.

When the great Obelisk of Alexandria (Cleopatra’s Needle) was moved to New York in 1880, certain emblems were discovered

on the original foundation and pedestal. One is clearly a square, causing some to conclude that Masonry existed in ancient

Egypt. This issue is still open to debate.

MASONIC STUFF

Hot dang, lookie what I found!

Parteeeeee!

ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the 20 year-old, how old is he? WITNESS: He’s 20, much like your IQ.

ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken? WITNESS: Are you kidding me?

ATTORNEY: She had three children, right? WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: How many were boys? WITNESS: None ATTORNEY: Were there any girls? WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I pleeeeease have another attorney?

ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual? WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a long beard. ATTORNEY: Was this a male or female? WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town, I’m going with male.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people? WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body? WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m. ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time, correct ? WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN AN ATTORNEY?

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