Binghamton Lodge #177

Masonic Trestle Board

2017 2018 Masonic Year

Master:
W:. Richard L. Fredrickson

Senior Warden:
Bro. Adam Brown

Junior Warden:
Bro. Benjamin Paley

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 Binghamton Lodge #177
Masters Message To The Craft
Brethren,
It is my humble and distinct honor and great privilege to serve this lodge as Master for the ensuing year. As
we are all riding the coat-tails of the giants that came before us, we here stand willing, able, and determined to change
the course and leave our mark, and leave our mark We WILL.

We have crossed the transition point to a new school of thought that will carry this incredible lodge into the next
era, the next generation, and will surely leave its impression in the sands of time. It is my goal to build on previous
successes, and to establish a necessary foothold to carry our lodge to continued success into the future.

In the ensuing year, TOGETHER - we will:

1 Carry our ritual program to the next level of proficiency and care. Not for public or fraternal recognition, but to
intensify and impress upon our current and new brethren the true meaning and spiritual significance of our initiatic
rituals. They must walk away from each degree in complete awe and amazement.

2 Further educate and inform our brothers in that they will further understand the philosophical, spiritual, historical,
and personal significance of Freemasonry, and its offering to mankind, and the importance of our ritual, and philosophy
of self improvement with the greater aim of improving humanity.

3 Continue our progress in community outreach, service programs, and public appearance in order to reinforce the time
honored tradition of being upright pillars in our community, and to be of great service to our fellow brethren, our
families, widows, orphans, and to assist the downtrodden who are in need of our aid and assistance.

4 To improve the communication and brotherhood of our lodge to the extent that long inactive brothers feel welcome to
return after long periods of inactivity. To reinforce our duty of communicating with our brethren, regardless of how long
it has been since they have attended lodge.

I have immense confidence in the ability of our officers this year, and will empower them to ensure that we are
individually and collectively successful in all of our endeavors to further launch our lodge to success in the coming years.
God Bless America, and God Bless our lodge.
Sincerely and Fraternally,

Richard L. Fredrickson
Worshipful Master
Binghamton Lodge #177
2017 2018
 2017 2018 Elected & Appointed Officers
Worshipful Master: W:. Richard L. Fredrickson
Senior Warden: Brother Adam Brown
Junior Warden: Brother Benjamin Paley
Secretary: W. Brother Steve Page
Treasurer: Brother Christopher Grace
Chaplain: W. Brother Mark J. Loughran
Senior Deacon: Brother Michael Mucci
Junior Deacon: Brother Ronald Lanouette
Senior Master of Ceremonies: Brother Zachary Moulton
Junior Master of Ceremonies: Brother R.J. Crane
Senior Steward: Brother Tony Villecco
Junior Steward: Brother Duncan Poe
Marshall: Brother Luis Cruz
Tiler: Brother Robert Hammond

Trustee: W. Brother Reese Davies

Trustee: W. Brother William Ferris
Trustee: W. Brother Alonzo LaBarr

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 2017 2018 Lodge Calendar Of Events
24 May 2017 Installation Of Officers
14 June 2017 Fellow Craft Degree, Bro. Adam Brown In the East.
17 June 2017 Lodge Cookout / Summer Solstice BBQ (Last Organized Event Before Summer)
13 Sept 2017 Welcome Back, Business, Committee Reports, Masonic Education
27 Sept 2017 Master Mason Degree (All)
30 Sep 2017 John Ruehlman Memorial Ride (Charity Ride)
11 Oct 2017 Awards Dinner, Brother Bring A Friend Night (Not Tiled) , Masonic Education
21 Oct 2017 Grandmasters Day at West Point (Tentative Trip Pending Committee and Participants)
25 Oct 2017 District Deputy Grand Master Official Visit (Confirmed) , Masonic Education
Oct Nov 2017 Polar Plunge (Date TBD) Charity Fund Raiser & Community Outreach
08 Nov 2017 Entered Apprentice Degree (All)
11 Nov 2017 Veterans Day (Event?)
15 Nov 2017 Start Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
22 Nov 2017 No Meeting Happy Thanksgiving!
13 Dec 2017 Fellow Craft Degree (All)
27 Dec 2017 No Formal Meeting - Christmas & Winter Solstice Cook Out (Family Event)
10 Jan 2018 Summoned Meeting, Annual Reports, Masonic Education
24 Jan 2018 Awards Dinner, Brother Bring A Friend (Not Tiled), Masonic Education
14 Feb 2018 No Meeting Happy Valentines Day!
28 Feb 2018 Master Mason Degree (All) - (Meacham Award Oriented Goal!)
1-17 Mar 2018 Parade Day Tentative, Pending Admission
14 Mar 2018 Business, Masonic Education
28 Mar 2018 Entered Apprentice Degree (All) - (Meacham Award Oriented Goal!)
11 Apr 2018 Business, Guest Speaker = Masonic Education
25 Apr 2018 Fellow Craft Degree (All) - (Meacham Award Oriented Goal!)
09 May 2018 Grand Lodge Communication & Election of Officers
23 May 2018 Mster Mason Degree (All)
13 June 2018 Installation Of Officers
17 June 2018 Lodge Cookout & Summer Solstice BBQ (Fsmily Event)

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 2017 2018 Lodge Committees
Brotherhood Fund: William Ferris & Steve Page
Finance Committee: William Ferris, Mark Loughran, Chris Grace
Fund Raising: Adam Brown & Benjamin Paley
Elections & Investigations: R. Fredrickson, Adam Brown, Ben Paley
Ritual Advisor Committee: Mark Loughran, Benjamin Paley, Master
Charity Committee: Michael Mucci, Chris Grace
Military Outreach: Mark Loughran, R. Fredrickson
Public & Community: John Darrow & Chris Grace
Safety ID Program Felix Rosario & John Darrow
Communications: R. Fredrickson, Mark Loughran, Adam Brown
Fitness & Health Advisors: Steve Page & Duncan Poe
Webmaster & Social Media: R. Fredrickson, Benjamin Paley, Felix Rosario
Event Coord. Committee: Mark Loughran, Ron Lanouette
Historian: Steve Page, Alonzo LaBarr, Bill Ferris
Relocation Committee: Mark Loughran, R. Fredrickson & Bill Ferris

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 2017 2018 Lodge Committee Guidance
Brotherhood Fund: To communicate early & often with the lodge on the upcoming brotherhood
fund raising efforts, and to communicate our progress and goals back to the lodge as required.

Finance: To meet and advise the WM and Lodge on financial issues that may affect the lodge
negatively, and also to advise & assist of efforts and methods of wealth creation in the lodge
accounts and investments.

Fund Raising: To assemble personnel and resources in order to raise money for Lodge savings,
investments, and also in the interest of defraying cost of future events by way of proactive fund-
raising efforts.

Elections & Investigations: To assemble personnel and resources as necessary to help, aid, & assist
the appointed investigating officers for new candidates as required. Also to ensure that proper
guidance is provided to the incoming Master in regard to elected and appointed officers for the
upcoming year.

Ritual Advisors: To ensure that proper and concise ritual is planned, practiced, and performed. To
ensure that a committee member is present to advise at all rehearsals, and to make recommendations
to improve and enhance the lodge ritual program and with the greater aim of enhancing our
incoming candidates initiatic experience. To work toward the overall goal of receiving the Meacham
Award, by performing all three degrees using our own members.

Charity: To advise the Master and the lodge on Charitable events and community events that could
have a charitable impact. Also to serve as additional eyes & ears for the Master to see that all
Lodge members are not in need of our aid or assistance. Keep the WM advised of the same.

Military Outreach: To connect with one or more local military or veteran organizations in order to
serve those in uniform in our community, and their families. Keep the WM advised of the same.

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 2017 2018 Lodge Committee Guidance
Public & Community: To provide outreach services to the Master in terms of enhancing the
lodges appearance in the public eye. Also to help to promote the lodge with local media as needed.
Use tools such as press releases, fliers, and social media as tools to proactively communicate with the
public and our local community

Safety ID: To support the Master and District Deputy in Community Outreach Programs where the
Masonic Child / Safety ID Program would be best served. To coordinate efforts on behalf of the
lodge and to solicit volunteers to assist at local and community events.

Communications: To assist and advise the WM in regard to enhancing and improving the manner in
which we keep in touch with and communicate with our Brothers. Whether written, electronic, or
other forms of communication, this committee advises the Master on the most effective way to
communicate to the craft. Also assist in the preparation of lodge communications on Social Media.

Fitness & Health: To provide assistance and guidance to the Master and craft as needed and as
requested in order to better serve the Lodge membership as large. To offer well-being, fitness, and
nutrition advise to the lodge.

Webmaster & Social Media: To provide prompt social media posts with pictures of lodge events
with captions that thoroughly explain the event. This is to tell our story and document the lodge
activities that impact the community and fraternity, and to also assist the historian in his efforts to
collect sequential historical data to submit to Grand Lodge archives.

Event & Coordination: To advise and assist appointed event committee chiefs in the process of
putting together and resourcing events. To provide regular updates to the lodge as needed.

Historian: To extract information from Lodge minutes, newsletters, Website Blogs, and Social
Media posts in order to provide accurate and valuable historical data to the Grand Lodge Archive.

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 2017 2018 Degree Dates
14 June 2017 Fellow Craft Degree Bro. Adam Brown In the East.
27 Sept 2017 Master Mason Degree W:. R. Fredrickson In The East.
08 Nov 2017 Entered Apprentice Degree Bro. Benjamin Paley In The East.
13 Dec 2017 Fellow Craft Degree W:. R. Fredrickson In The East.
28 Feb 2018 Master Mason Degree W:. R. Fredrickson In The East. (Meacham Award Goal)
28 Mar 2018 Entered Apprentice Degree W:. R. Fredrickson In The East. (Meacham Award Goal)
25 Apr 2018 Fellow Craft Degree Bro. Benjamin Paley In The East (Meacham Award Goal)
23 May 2017 Master Mason Degree Bro. Adam Brown In the East. (Meacham Award Goal)

Masonic Ritual Our Cornerstone Of Quality

Brethren,
It is my goal this year for the lodge to explore the esoteric intent, significance, and impact (intended vs actual) of Masonic
Ritual. Together, we will explore many esoteric topics of great interest to all, including our newer Brothers. It is my goal that we will
ALL walk away from this year with a greater understanding and improved appreciation for our Ritual, which will greatly enhance
and improve the initiatic experience of our new Brothers.
Additionally, I aim to position our lodge this coming year to earn the Meacham Award, which is awarded to lodges by the
Grand Lodge of New York for performing all three degrees with their own members. Together, We will accomplish this goal.
S&F R. Fredrickson

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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Brethren,
I am seeking volunteers to take charge with Bro. Chris Grace, and coordinate to enable a showing of our brethren at the
Grandmasters Day at West Point, where the Army Football team will play Temple University on 21 October 2017. Any interested
parties in making this trip happen for our brethren, is greatly appreciated.

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 2017 2018 Masonic Education Program
13 Sept 2017 Ritual 1 History, Purpose, & Significance
11 Oct 2017 Ritual 2 Philosophical & Biblical Origins
25 Oct 2017 Ritual 3 Dissecting the 1st Degree of Masonry
10 Jan 2018 Ritual 4 Dissecting the 2nd Degree of Masonry
24 Jan 2018 Ritual 5 Dissecting the 3rd Degree of Masonry
14 Mar 2018 Ritual 6 - Ascension of the Soul Spiritual Significance
11 Apr 2018 Ritual 7 - Observant Masonry & Implementation
Instructor: W:, R. Fredrickson
Instructor: W:, R. Fredrickson
Instructor: W:, R. Fredrickson or appointed
Instructor: W:, R. Fredrickson or appointed
Instructor: W:, R. Fredrickson or appointed
Instructor: W:, R. Fredrickson or appointed
Instructor: W:, R. Fredrickson or appointed

Brethren,
It is my intent this year for the lodge to explore the esoteric intent, significance, and impact (intended vs actual) of
Masonic Ritual. Together, we will explore many topics of great interest to all, including our newer Brothers. It is my goal that we
will ALL walk away from this year with a greater understanding and improved appreciation for our Ritual, which will greatly
enhance and improve the initiatic experience of our new Brothers, while inspiring us to strive for excellence in the delivery of our
Ritual.

Additionally, I aim to position our lodge this coming year to earn the Meacham Award, which is awarded to lodges by the
Grand Lodge of New York for performing all three degrees with their own members. Together, We will accomplish this goal.

S&F R. Fredrickson

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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 Community Events and Outreach
Date: Event: Coordinator: (W/ Events Committee)
30 Sep 2017 John Ruehlman Memorial Ride (Charity Ride) WB Steve Page
11 Oct 2017 Awards Dinner, Brother Bring A Friend Night (Not Tiled) Bro Adam Brown
Oct Nov 2017 Polar Plunge (Date TBD) Charity Fund Raiser WB Mark Loughran
21 Oct 2017 Grand Masters Day at West Point Bro. Chris Grace
11 Nov 2017 Veterans Day (Military Outreach Event?) W R. Fredrickson
15 Nov 2017 Start Salvation Army Angel Tree Program W R. Fredrickson
24 Jan 2017 Awards Dinner, Brother Bring A Friend (Not Tiled) Bro Ben Paley
1-17 Mar 2018 Parade Day Tentative, Pending Admission W R. Fredrickson
Brethren,
Every Community Event and Outreach Program that we participate in enhances the opinion and appearance
of the Free & Accepted Masons in the greater Binghamton Community. It should be all of our goal in the coming year to
commit as much of ourselves as possible to improving our community outreach programs.

Outreach To Our Inactive Brothers

Date: Appointee
Aug 2017 W:. Rich Fredrickson
Sep 2017 Bro. Adam Brown
Oct 2017 Bro: Benjamin Paley
Nov 2017 Bro. Mike Mucci
Dec 2017 Bro. Ron Lanouette
Jan 2018 Bro. Zach Moulton
Feb 2018 Bro. Tony Villecco
Mar 2018 Bro. R.J. Crane
Apr 2018 Bro. Duncan Poe
May 2018 Bro. Luis Cruz
Brethren,
Appointed Outreach Officers are designated to attempt to reach out and communicate with at least 5 of our
inactive Brothers per month. I see this as an essential step to building their potential interest in returning to the lodge by
communicating the great things we are doing as a lodge in our district and in our community. Overall, this initiative is
aimed to encourage our inactive Brothers to rejoin us in the lodge room in our pursuit of excellence.

Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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Binghamton Lodge #177 22 Lewis Street, Binghamton, New York

Southern Tier Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York

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