Solomon Lodge No.20 25 East 1 Street Jacksonville, FL.

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Worshipful Master: Jack Capra 2nd& 4th Mondays 6:30pm Refreshment 7:30pm Stated Communication

E-Trestleboard = May 2013

2013 Solomon Lodge Officers

1. WM- Jack Capra 904 534-7893jrcapra@hotmail.com 2. SW- George Ackley 786-7567 george@martinappliance.com 3. JW-Michael Lesser 904 571-1251Michael.Lesser@crowley.com 4. SD- Bill Kirkland 904 860-4896 mad.dad2@yahoo.com 5. JD- Justin Allen 904 704-8316 . tjustinallen@me.com 6. SS-Ernest Zweifel 904861-9062 erniezweifel@yahoo.com 7. JS- Joe Parvey 904 316-6821 jparvey@gmail.com 8. Chaplain- Speed Newman 904 285-7249 speedjax@comcast.net 9. Tyler- Pete Trent 904 772-9970 Camaro2blu@aol.com 10. Secretary- Samuel H. Bennett904 778-2527 Bennett.samuel56@gmail.com 11. Treasurer- Bart Colbert 904 472-4018 bartcolbert@bellsouth.net 12. Marshall- RW Robby Stokes 904591-7163 abrat2many@gmail.com 1

Message from the Worshipful Master Jack Capra

Dear Brothers,

April was another great month for Solomon Lodge. We passed several new brothers into the Fellowcraft degree and await their advancement to Master Mason. Family night on the 23rd was a wonderful time at the Jacksonville Suns Baseball Stadium; unfortunately they lost in the 9th inning. The upgrades on the upper deck are still progressing and hopefully will be complete soon. Next month we will be dark for our second meeting so that some of us can attend the Grand Lodge in Orlando. I thank you all for your continued support, and, as always, I want to thank our JW and his crew for outstanding meals for our meetings. God bless.

Tentative Lodge Schedule

05/13/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm 05/27/13: Grand Lodge Communication (Dark, no family night) 06/10/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm 06/24/13: Family Night, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm (4th of July Patriotic meeting, Barry Collins) 07/08/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm 07/22/13: TBA 08/12/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm 08/26/13: TBA 09/09/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm 09/23/13: Family Night, TBA. 10/14/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm 10/28/13: Family Night, TBA 11/11/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm (Veterans Day presentation) 11/25/13: Family Night, TBA
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12/09/13: Tyled meeting, dinner 6:30pm, meeting 7:30pm (Elections) 12/23/13: Lodge dark
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May Birthdays Happy Birthday Brothers

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From the Digest

Digest of Masonic Law

Digest topic submitted by Robby Stokes PDDGM 11th District Well, Grand Lodge Communication is at the end of this month. We have newbies asking about what will take place and how. Everything is similar to what is found in the Blue Lodge, but with a lot more planning. Motions are made in the form of resolutions and placed in a legislative booklet. This allows the delegates to see what is to be voted upon. The only real difference is that there is a Jurisprudence Committee that has the duty of reviewing all resolutions to see if it falls within the ancient customs and usages of the Digest of Masonic Law. They make recommendations for acceptance or rejection. Ultimately it is up to the craft to decide the matter by a vote of the Grand Lodge Delegates(principal officers or their proxies and past Masters). Grand Lodge Communication voting is found in Chapter 12 sections 13- 15.

12.13 All voting, in both Grand and Particular Lodges, not requiring ball or written ballot, shall be by "show of hands."

12.14 In all cases, when voting in Grand Lodge upon any Resolution which will levy, or cause to be levied, a tax or assessment upon Particular Lodges or the members thereof, the vote shall be taken in the same manner and under the same Laws and Regulations as the voting for Grand Lodge Officers.

12.15 Any proposed amendment or alteration of the Constitution, or Regulations to be presented to the Grand Lodge for adoption at an Annual Communication shall be submitted to the Grand Secretary before December 31 by Resolution explaining the reasons for amending the Constitution or Regulation or proposing new Constitutional provisions or Regulations, using no more than two letter size typewritten single spaced pages, and must be sent by the Grand Secretary to each Particular Lodge, the Grand Lodge Elective Officers, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the District Instructors, and Past Grand Masters no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Grand Lodge Annual Communication. (1993)

A proposed amendment or alteration of a Regulation or of the Constitution may be designated emergency legislation by a majority vote of members present and presented at the Annual Grand Communication for consideration by the members of the Grand Lodge present and voting. (1984)

References

As to Powers of Grand Master relating to Communications, see Chapter 6. As to Lodge Representatives to Grand Lodge, see Chapter 29.

DONT FORGET THAT YOU CAN FIND THE DIGEST ON LINE AT THE GRAND LODGE WEBSITE GLFLAMASON.ORG

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Knowledge is the only way for a Person or Thing to grow. Get into the teachings of Masonry and grow your mind. The only thing holding you back is you.

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Message from the Secretary Samuel H. Bennett, P.M.

RESOLUTION FOR FAMILY NIGHTS ON THE 4TH MONDAY

Whereas: our bylaws presently calls for us to hold two stated communications per month and, Whereas: the digest of Masonic law provides that each Masonic Lodge shall have at least one Stated Communications per month and, Whereas: If Solomon Lodge wishes to hold a family night on one of our regular nights, we can only do so by special action of the lodge (Vote on and placed in the minutes) and notify the craft and, Whereas: our family nights have really improved our fraternal relationships and, Whereas: we wish to make it easier to hold a family night and allow the Master to set his calendar in advance and, Whereas: to accomplish this task we need to change our bylaws. Therefore be it resolved: that our by-laws be amended to read. That the second stated communications which happens to fall on the fourth Monday may be changed to a family night at the discretion of the Worshipful Master and with proper notification to the craft by trestleboard or other appropriate means.This will be voted on at our first Stated Communication in June.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New Candidates Following a Clear ballot Brandon James Tucker&Timothy James Hope will be initiatedin June. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In Memory of: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. William Gordon Futch, Jr.= Passed 1/10/2013 Alton Lavern McCray =Passed 1/12/2013 John Schuh = Passed 1/23/2013 Thomas Harrell =Passed 2/3/2013 John Clark New = Passed 2/23/2013 Curtis Lavel Smith = Passed 3/11/2013

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sickness & Distress Kathryn Sands Boone Passed away April 25, 2013.(First Lady 2008)
A Memorial Service for Kathryn Sands Boone (Wife of R.W. Jimmie Boone, PD.D.G.M. of the 11th Masonic District) will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Solomon Lodge No. 20 in Jacksonville, FL. We are asking everyone to bring a covered dish to compliment the reception afterwards. The lodge building will be opened at 1:00pm May 7, 2013 for floral deliveries. A detailed obit will be published in the Florida Times Union next Sunday (5/5/2013. Please share this information with those on your associated address list.

George Ackleys Brother-n-Law David Wilson Passed April 23, 2013 Victims of Terrorist Bombing in Boston, Mass. April 15, 2013 Victims of Fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, April 17, 2013.

Masonic Education
If any Brother has something on Masonic Education they would like addressed in this section of theTrestleboard please contact R.W. Jim Boone.

MASONIC ETIQUETTE
AGED AND INFIRM

Members of a Lodge who, because of age or infirmity, find it either difficult or impossible to attend at the assemblies of their Brethren stand in need of special consideration at the hand of their Lodge; and because of theircondition, no others are so peculiarly appreciative of the kindness or courtesies that may be shown them. A Lodge will maintain its contacts with them unbroken; will see that they are visited; will send them messages on special occasions, and perhaps encourage its members to remember them now and again with appropriate gifts or other reminders. Some Lodges follow the admirable custom of setting aside once each year a Patriarchs Night in honor of its aged members; others make it a practice at certain intervals to send a vehicle for such as are physically able to attend Lodge, but have not the means.
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REMEMBER YOUR LODGE AND THE MASONIC HOME IN YOUR WILL PLEASE CHECK YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER FOR CORRECTION AND NOTIFY THE SECRETARY OF ANY CHANGES
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COMMITTEES
Committee on Lodge Property James Krause Chairman Hugh Powell Gregg McCaulie Bart Colbert Robert Bracewell Gary Hopkins Charity and Visitation Samuel Bennett Chairman
George Ackley David Straining Vigilance Committee Michael Lesser Chairman Ernie Zweifel Joe Parvey Masonic Education Robby Stokes Chairman Jimmie G. Boone Tom Stitt

Budget and Finance George Ackley Chairman Bill Kirkland Michael Lessor Investigations (as needed) Greg McCaulie Chairman Petitions Robby Stokes Chairman
Rory St. John Barry Collins Assistant Secretary Robby Stokes Lodge Mentors Robby Stokes Chairman Mentor Candidates Barry Collins Gary Stiles David Straining Cory Mynhair Bill Kirkland James Galloway George Ackley Andy Blockinger Justin Allen Chad Nighbert

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Please make every effort to keep us informed of your address, email address, and phone number. We need to keep in contact with you. If you see errors in the Trestleboard please let us know. Sam Bennetts email is: bennett.samuel56@gmail.com --or Robby Stokes Abrat2many@gmail.com. If you do not use email you can call one of the officers listed on the front page.

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Aprils charity goes to the Childrens Home Society. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aprils Family Night

Aprils Family Night was attended by 31 brothers, wives, and friends at the Jacksonville Suns Baseball grounds to cheer on while they challenged the Chattanooga Lookouts. It was very windy and chilly evening on the 3rd floor Sky Deck while we shared a meal of Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, or so it was called. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Lodges in the 11th and 12th Districts

Amelia 47 11th Arlington 309 12th Armstead403 11th Barnett 187 12th Caldwell 342 12th Callahan 32 11th Duval 159 12th Ezra 67 11th Fargis 356 12th Hyde Park 370 11th 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tues1011 South 14th St Fernandina Beach 32034 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Tues3421 University Blvd. Jax 32211 1:30 pm 3rd Friday 965 Hubbard Street Jax 32206 7:00 pm 1st Tuesday 3870 Atlantic Blvd. Jax 32207 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Wed 1237 South McDuffJax 32205 8:00 pm 1st & 3rd Tues 45085 Frank BrookinsDr Callahan 32011 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Tues 2620 Dean Road Jax 32216 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Thurs 7400 Buffalo Ave Jax 32208 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Thurs2130 Florida Blvd. Neptune Beach 32266 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Thurs6744 McMullin Street Jax 32210
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Ionic 101 12th 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Thurs 1011 Rosselle Street Jax 32201 Temple 23 12th 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Mon 5700 Colcord Avenue Jax 32211 Mandarin 343 12th 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Thurs 2914 Loretto Road Jax 32223 Oceanway 279 11th 8:00 pm 1st & 3rd Tues 308 New Berlin Road 32218 Orange Park 267 12th 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Mon 511 Kingsley Avenue Orange Park 32073 Ribault 272 12th 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tues 327 2nd Avenue Jax 32211 Riverside 266 12th 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Mon1225 South McDuff Avenue 32205 Riverview 306 11th 7:30 pm 2nd Mon 8865 1st Avenue Jax 32208 Russell 126 12th 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Tues 2015 Gilmore Street Jax 32245 Solomon 20 11th 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Mon25 East First Street Jax 32206 Wesconnett 297 12th 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tues 5917 Old Timuquana Road 32210 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Solomon Lodge No.20 Golf Outing Contact Wor. Jim Krause 904 553-0336 for date/time

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LIVING PAST MASTERS 1968 1969 Hurlbert Hurlbert

Arthur Kenneth Grandon Tyler Jr Wilson

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Pratt Solomon Hurlbert Biscayne Hurlbert Solomon Hurlbert Solomon Solomon Solomon Solomon Hurlbert Anchor Solomon Solomon Hurlbert Hurlbert Biscayne Hurlbert Solomon Hurlbert Solomon Hurlbert Solomon Anchor Solomon Hawkins Solomon

Robert Charles Leonard Richard William John James Hiram John Julian Michael James Jimmie Michael Michael Morris Darryl Richard Marcus Howard Samuel Franklin Robert Robert

Nathaniel Thomas David Edward Arthur Robert Warden Lee Robert Bartow Darrell Dolphe Glyn Darrell Darrell Thomas Wayne Edward Paul Mac David

Panken StittSr Kelley Lynn Shad Jr Stokes McQuigg Robinson Stokes Colbert III Davison Phillips Boone Sr Davison Davison Darby Deetz Lynn Shallar Smith Allen ReinstineJr

Delmus Lee

Bracewell SwindellJr

David
Henry Jack Rory

Wayne
Warren M Allen

Roney
McElreath Large St John

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2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2008 2010 2011 2011 2012 2013

Hurlbert Solomon

Ronald Samuel

Weldon Herman Franklin

Wilson Bennett Straining Carter

Hyde Park David Hurlbert Solomon Hurlbert Solomon Barnett

Wayne Seth Barry Paul Michael

Louis Alan

Rothstein Collins Woods

Pete Mark Delmus Edward Glyn Gregg Edward Pete Holt Rocco Knox

Trent Ackley Bracewell Kirkland Boone Sr McCaulie Krause Trent Hopkins Capra Powell

Hyde Park George Solomon Hurlbert Solomon Solomon Solomon

Robert William Jimmie William James

Armistead Michael Solomon Solomon

Gary John Fitzhugh

2008Honor Solomon

Need A Ride? Carpool to Lodge. Any brother that would like to

carpoolto the stated meeting, please contact Sam Bennett at h. 778-2527 c. 8910402 or email at Bennett.samuel56@gmail.com

e-trestleboard editor:
Samuel H. Bennett, P.M. 2004 Secretary - Solomon Lodge No.20 25 East 1st St. Jacksonville, FL. 32206 h. 904 778-2527 13

c. 904 891-0402 Bennett.samuel56@gmail.com

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