Part of the crowd that graced the Public Installation of Worshipful Master Ignacio Abe and the Officers

of Jose Rizal Lodge 1172. Keynote Speaker was GM Chibu Uson, Immediate Past Grand Master of F&AM of Manitoba, Canada.

the TAMBULI
eNewsletter of Jose Rizal Lodge No.1172 Summer Issue Vol. 30 No. 1

Public Installation One of Grandest Ever

WM Ige Abe takes oath in impressive ceremonies in SRO crowd
Inside the hallowed walls of the American Room with every seat occupied and guests leaning against the walls and crowding the doors, Bro. Ignacio Abe took his obligation as the 30th Worshipful Master administered by Installing Master, WB Hernane Castro, and Past Master of Jose Rizal Lodge #1172. Giving the Masters Charge was RW Bro. Val Chua, also a Past Master of the Lodge. Preceding his installation, the other officers were installed starting from the Tiler, Masters of Ceremonies, Stewards, Deacons, Treasurer, Secretary and the Wardens. Acting as the Installing Marshal was WB Edward Usita, Past Master who came all the way from Virginia. VW Mon Cruz, AGL, assisted also in the installation. (A complete list of the new officers are listed elsewhere in this issue.) Keynoting the event was the Most Worshipful Chibu Uson, immediate Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of (Continued on page 2)
Bro.Ige Abe taking Obligation upon the Holy Bible

Thank you everyone for honoring us with your presence and wishing us a successful Masonic year. To all who labored hard to make our Public Installation a personally meaningful and awesome event, our eternal gratitude. My wife Mely, daughters Katrina, Karessa and Kirsten, join me in wishing you a Happy and Safe Summer! -Bro. Ige Abe, WM

Salamat Po!

Cont. from page 1Public installation

Happy Birthday!
July, 2012 02 05 08 10 17 17 17 24 24 28 29 31 August, 2012 03 04 12 15 15 19 21 22 24 28 Bro. Dino Villareal WB. Tom del os Reyes WB Amando Santos Bro. Manuel Vales RW Alfred Dais Bro.Melanio Aquino Jr WB Marcelino Samson Bro. Victor Complido Bro.Ronald Magno Bro. Wendel Tominbang Bro. Andre Molina Democreto Pasco RW Valentino Chua Bro. Dan Jason Velez WB Jun Almiron Bro. Rodene Ivan Cortes WB Dave Ignacio WB Augusto Forbes Bro. Edwin Leonardo Bro. Ericson Alaman Bro. Bartolome Matela Bro. Allen Alejandro

F&AM of Manitoba, Canada. His beloved wife, Mae and his two children accompanied him. He spoke on being steadfast in keeping the faith in Masonry because it is a way of life. He was introduced by VW Cecille Abbott, Grand Director of Ceremonies. Dignitaries representing the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Philippines, the Order of the Amaranth, Order of DeMolay and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls were present. A number of past DDGMs, current and past masters in the 4th Manhattan District and New Jersey, as well as brothers from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines attended to bring felicitations and good wishes from their respective Lodges and organizations. RW Carlito Gallardo, DDGM, 4th Manhattan District, brought greetings on behalf of the Most Worshipful James Sullivan, Grand Master of Masons of the State of New York. Following the installation of JRL officers, Sr. Jean Almiron, immediate past First Lady presented the Perpetual Ladies Cup to First Lady Mely Abe, together with replica cups to Sr.Gigi Repil (WM Arvin) and Sr. Ellen Guillen (WM Luis) in absentia. The Past Masters apron was also presented to the immediate Past Master, Bro. Sylvester Almiron Jr. Adding a deeply touching moment was the presence of the three lovely Abe daughters. As Karessa dedicated a violin piece to her father, Sr.Mely was seen to wipe a tear as she held on to her bouquet of red roses presented by WM Abe. WB Boy Iriberri,DSA, was Master of Ceremonies.

FAMILY PICNIC
When: 9 AM 4 PM Saturday, August 18, 2012 Where: Liberty State Park in N.J. Who: Family and Friends How to get there: Google or GPS
What to bring: Food to share, musical instruments, and kindred spirit! In-charge: WB Arvin Repil, Bro. Rodene Ivan Cortes, Bro. Kristian Francisco

Shootfest in the Poconos

For the first time in the history of Jose Rizal Lodge #1172, there will be a Shootfest at the Poconos in Pennsylvania on Oct. 6, 2012. The Shootfest is not exclusively male; ladies are welcome to participate. As of press time and still three months away, over 55 brothers and guests have already confirmed their participation. It is expected that more will sign up as we move closer to the date. Pistols will be supplied at the shooting range. A fellowship hour will conclude the event in a restaurant on site. Bro Manny Nerona, coordinator of the event will announce details.. Introducing Agent Double 172 in his Worshipful JRLodges service 2

Eager to covert stored to kinetic energy, thereby

Hoopsters Sign Up for Basketball Tourney

Left :WM Ige Abe and his official family with GM Chibu Uson. Middle : GM Chibu Uson, PGM Manitoba, Canada, delivering his speech. Above right: Miss Karessa Abe, Worthy Advisor of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, assisted by her sister Kristina Abe, playing a special piece for Dad, who is seen smiling approvingly with joyful pride at the background.

reaping the many benefits of exercise, WM Ige Abe announced the formation of an Intra-Lodge basketball tourney. He also expressed the hope that brethren from other Lodges can join Jose Rizal Lodge or form their own teams for an eventual Inter-Lodge League. Hardly had the announcement hit the waves when brothers started signing up. Within hours after the cyber release of the initiative, over 15 brothers signed up; thus confirming that a lot of brothers are ready to go back to their dunking and lay-up days. Coordinating the initiative is Bro Kristian Francisco who will announce the time and place of practices. So standby for further details. As a piece of information our Bro. Willy Apo, was a professional basketball player in the Philippines who played with the San Miguel Brewery team. He played with such greats as Carlos Loyzaga and Jaworski among others. He now sings with the Grown Up Band, led by brother, Bro. Pete Decena. The Grown Up band regularly visits nursing homes in the Staten Island area and provides cheer and entertainment to the residents as their way of rendering community service.

Introducing our new brothers!!

Leandro B. Lachica, Esq. Obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the Philippines. Admitted as a lawyer in New York (U.S.A), New South Wales (Australia) and the Philippines. Practiced litigation at Manalo, Puno, Jocson and Placido Law Offices in Makati and Alabang. Consul and legal officer at the Philippine Consulate General in New York from 2006 to 2011. Previously assigned at the Philippine Embassy in Canberra. Finished his MBA as a Nanyang Fellow at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore and Certificate in Executive Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management in Boston. Completed his Diploma in Legal Practice with Merit at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. Married to Melanie Marie Roxas, from Lilo-an, Cebu. Blessed with two daughters and a son, ages 10,6 and 4 years old.

Bro.Antonio Mendoza. 29 yrs. old, born on January 19, 1983.

Parents: Antonio Julian Mendoza from Tarlac and Maria Adalia Monleon from Manila .Raised in Baldwin, (Long Island) NY. Studied Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Buffalo (SUNY). Certified Personal Trainer @ NY Sports Club. Works with Highland Associates as a Mechanical Engineer; working to obtain license as a Professional Engr. Grew up with Uncle Pepe Aquino, DSA, his sponsor and mentor. Still SINGLE, he is laboring hard for status change.

James Samonte. Business entrepreneur managing an American

Company Healthcare that recruit highly skilled physical therapist for outpatient facilities. Brings to the Craft an expertise in organizing family programs, such as sports & family vacations, that encourage healthy and positive lifestyle changes.

Ralph Fornoles, Fellowcraft. Awaiting advancement to Master

Mason. Freelance writer. Instructor, Hofstra U, Married to Ayda, a pharmacist from Morocco. Good with computers. Described by the brothers as cool. WELCOME, BROTHERS ALL!

EDITORIAL BOARD: Editor-in-chief: WM Ige Abe Associate Editors: SW Tom Benolerao, JW Albert Inguito. Contributing Editor: Bro. Jun. Almiron. Reporters: Jose Rizal Lodge Brethren. Send comments and news to: The Editor: tambuli1172@gmail.com. THANK YOU. 3

The Worshipful Master speaks

One of the best things that can happen to ones life is to have the love and support of the people you love. The strong and unconditional support of my beloved wife, Mely and my daughters Katrina, Karessa and Kirsten, gives me courage and inspiration to accept the responsibilities of a Worshipful Master. I reiterate my pledge to the brethren that I formally dedicate my time, energy and utmost effort to the mastership of this great Lodge. I accept with gratitude and humility and face the future with hope and optimism for what we together will accomplish in the months ahead. In serving we recognize a simple but powerful truth: we need each other. And we must care for one another. I ask that we rededicate ourselves to the very idea of Masonry. Let us begin with energy and hope with faith and discipline. Let us work until our work is done. From the mountaintop of celebration, we hear a call to serve with brotherly love, relief and truth. And now, each to his own way with Gods help, we must answer the call. By Ige Abe, Worshipful Master

TRESTLE BOARD-2012-13
July & august September 14 Family Months (Vacation) STATED COM M UNICATION Bring a Friend Night FinancialReport/Budget Masonic Education JRL# 1172 Shootfest STATED COM M UNICATION Balloting Apron Presentation STATED COM M UNICATION Entered Apprentice Degree Blood Drive STATED COM M UNICATION AGL School of instruction Christmas Party STATED COM M UNICATION Fellowcraft Degree Soup Kitchen (Community Service) STATED COM M UNICATION Rededication Night Masonic Education Ladies Night SUM M ONED M EETING Amendment of Bylaws Sublime Degree of M aster Mason STATED COM M UNICATION Ddgm visit ELECTIONS SUM M ONED M EETING Annual Communication Financial Report

OFFICERS OF JOSE RIZAL LODGE NO.1172 2012-2013

Worshipful Master W..IgnacioAbe Senior Warden Bro. Tom Benolerao Junior Warden Bro. Albert Inguito Treasurer WB Arthur Aurellano Secretary WB David Ignacio Chaplain WB Jun Almiron Senior Deacon Bro. Harris Pascual Junior Deacon Bro. Violeto Palmeri Senior Master of Ceremonies Bro. Amerigo Abonatilla Junior Master of Ceremonies Bro. Rodene Cortes Senior Steward Bro.Edward Kho Junior Steward Bro. Manny Nerona Marshal Bro. Kristian Francisco Organist Bro. Jose Decena Tiler Bro. Eman Hidalgo Trustees WB Hernane Castro WB Arvin Repil Bro.Eduardo Lingad COMMITTEES Ritual Membership Widows & Orphans Finance Brotherhood Fund Bylaws Audit Special Events Sports

October October

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November

November 17 December 14

December 22 January 11 January 19 February 8

February 9 March 8 March 16 April 12 May 19 JUNE 14

VW Mon Cruz WB Levy Lavarino Bro.Cesar Tipawan RW Dick Talusan Bro. Violeto Palmeri Bro.Manny Nerona WB Dave Ignacio Bro. Lindy Lachica Bro. Henry Garcia Bro. Kris Francisco Bro.Rodene Cortes WB Boy Iriberri Bro. Dem Pasco

*The Degree Teams will be announced separately