3rd Edition - The William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board March 2k12

William Rhodes Hervey

Lodge No. 767

William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board MARCH 2k12

Worshipful Master – Ver Baraceros, Jr. (Liezel)C: 818.427.1313 [email protected]

Senior Warden – Marvin Paez, Jr. (Virginia) C: 818.489.0217 [email protected]

Junior Warden – Roger Paulino, Jr. (Cindy) C: 323.251.0937 [email protected]

Treasurer – Ike Piansay (Lourdes) C: 626.303.6186 [email protected]

Secretary/Ofcr’s Coach - Jun Gallardo, Jr. (Rose)C: 818.239.1340 [email protected]

Chaplain - Dong Abad (Sonia) C: 213.700.5087 [email protected]

Assistant Secretary - Frederick A. Edwards (Truly) C: 310.613.9366 [email protected]

Senior Deacon - Rex Cabado (Malen) C: 818.612.7793 [email protected]

Junior Deacon - Dennis Ilao C: 213.281.8166 [email protected]

Marshall – Charles Costes (Dulce) C: 310.259.4750 [email protected]

Senior Steward – Ronald Singson (Evangeline)C: 909.576.7523 [email protected]

Junior Steward – Lito Florentin, Jr. (Mildred) C: 213.880.0652 [email protected]

Tiler – Paul Cabigao (Elizabeth) W: 562.243.4945 [email protected]

Organist – Boyet Subido (Tess) C: 818.549.0715 [email protected]

Candidate’s Coach – PJ Pati (Anilyn) C: 323.397.9512 [email protected]

2012 OFFICERS

pg 3 Message from the East pg 5 Sweethearts Night Collage pg 7 Message from the West pg 8 Calendar of Activities & March Birthdays pg 9 Introducing: the 2012 Grand Master Frank Loui pg 10 Message from the Ma-

sonic Service Bureau pg 11 The Compass and the Constitution pg 12 Past Masters Page

In this Issue:

Frederick A. Edwards editor

editor’s note

MARCH 2k12

Putting together this first issue of the William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767 Trestle Board, for the 2012 Masonic year, has been both challenging and exciting, to say the least. Not having worked with Microsoft Publisher before, I immediately saw the possi-bilities and was instantly hooked. I now see magazines and newsletters with a completely different eye. It has been an honor putting

this initial piece together for you to help everyone stay informed and interested and I look forward to hearing your feedback and ideas about what you’d like to see in future issues. Our Master and First Lady have a wonderful year of family fun.filled events planned for us, which can only be experienced to the fullest by engaging ourselves and being active, involved and keeping in the know.

I’d also like to take this op-portunity to thank Sisters Pinky Liance and Marlene Quinto for the majority of the Sweethearts Night pictures used. Let me hear your thoughts. And remember: Stay Tuned . Stay Safe . And Stay OFF your cellphones while driving!

[email protected]

. stay informed and interested .

on the cover: ALTP Masonic Lodge No. 614 photo by: Frederick A. Edwards

F inally, our blogsite is

now functioning and I

would like to extend my

sincere gratitude and apprecia-

tion to our Brother ASec.,

Frederick Edwards, who made

an effort on his own to familiar-

ize himself with the blogsite

after receiving the unpw from,

Bro. Roderick Francisco. It is

an outstanding job that needs to

be recognized.

Also, it is my honor and pleas-

ure to announce that the rebuild-

ing or reconstructing of our own

website is now almost done.

Thank you to our Brother Mar-

shall, Charles Costes, who

devoted and shared his talent

and precious time to rebuild and

revive our website. Another out-

standing job to be recognized.

As your Master and on behalf

of all the members, I congratu-

late and salute you both for a job

well done.

Thank you for all your dedica-

tion and support.

Brethren, remember that the

key for us to stay connected is

through our communications.

Our blogsite and website are the

best source of tools for us to es-

tablish this connection.

To all the members, I encour-

age you to visit these sites as of-

ten as you can to be kept in-

formed of what is happening in

our Lodge.

Our Calendar of Activities

will be posted on both sites so

every member knows what to ex-

pect and can arrange their work

schedules to attend and support

our coming activities.

Our blogsite is:

http://wrhlodge767.blogspot.com.

The name of our website will

be announced soon.


http://wrhlodge767.blogspot.com

I would like also to take

this opportunity to ex-

tend my warmest grati-

tude to those Brothers

and their families who

attended our District

function, the Masonic Information Night and

,

last February 11, 2012,

in celebration of

Valentine‟s Day, honor-

ing our ladies and

family.

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A first time joint event by the

District and it was a success!

Those brethren and families who

were not able to join us, I just want

to let you know that you were all

part of the program despite your

absence.

From left: Liezel Baraceros, Marlene Quinto, Cindy Paulino, Sandra Villagrana, Delfa Sia, Elenita Fon-tanilla, Truly Weiss, Janeth Anguluan, Nitz Valdez, Anilyn Pati, Maria Lynda Cabado, Nadia Francisco and Maritess Martinez.

Photo: Pinky Liance

From left: Liezel Baraceros, Anilyn Pati, Nadia Francisco, Delfa Sia, Elenita Fontanilla, Truly Weiss, Cindy Paulino, Hiram White (behind Cindy), Carmen Cordero, Marlene Quinto, Virginia Cabrera, Evelyn Moreno, Amelia Rosal, Hiram White’s Mom, Jemima de Castro, Nenita Gonzales, Lulu Felix, Bernadette dela Cruz, Rosie Bustamante, Anita Fuenconcillo.

Photo: Pinky Liance

“The key for us to stay connected is through our communications.”

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the application of,

Mr. Eleazar John Posa.

How I hope that this is now

the beginning of Harmony in

our Lodge when it comes to

all Men who desire to knock

and be a part of the WRH

family.

I also want to congratulate

Brother Adrian Olalia for

being initiated last, February

8, 2012. Welcome to the Fra-

ternity my Brother. This is

just the beginning of your

journey towards your

Masonic life. Keep your pas-

sion and be prepared for your

next degree.

Allow me to also congratu-

late: our Junior Warden,

Brother Roger Paulino, Jr.

who was the presiding Mas-

ter; our Chaplain, Brother

Dong Abad, as the Perambu-

lation Speaker; our Senior

Deacon, Brother Rex Ca-

bado, who delivered the Lec-

ture; our Marshall, Brother

Charles Costes who deliv-

ered the Charge; WB PJ

Pati, who served as, Officer’s

Coach, in the absence of WB

Jun Gallardo; to all the in-

stalled officers who performed

in their respective positions

and to all the Past Masters

and members present, con-

gratulations for a job well

done.

Our First Degree work for

2012 was a success.

Thank you for all the sup-

port.

Lastly I would like to con-

gratulate our WRH Basket-

ball Team for winning their

4th straight game!

You make me and all of

William Rhodes Hervey very

proud. Thank you for your

drive and dedication.

I encourage everyone to

come cheer them on, every

Sunday.

Fraternally,

Bro. Ver Baraceros Master


photo by: Frederick A. Edwards

Back row from left:

Rhandy Ecalne Roger Paulino, Jr. Ike Piansay Ros Paez Ver Baraceros, Jr. Robert Sanchez Mike Bulandos Alvin Pierce, Jr. Jorge Cusi Dennis Ilao Front row from left:

Charles Costes Derick Araullo Don Estuita Jayson Eligio PJ Pati

After their 4th win last Sunday, March 05, 2012 in the city of Carson, against Pacific Rim Lodge No. 567. Their record is now 4-0.

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H armony is the strength

and support of all socie-

ties, but especially

ours...it being the cornerstone

of the rapport in our relationship

with one another. Masonry is

about making good men better

men.

I would like to thank the in-

stalling team for the great suc-

cess of the Annual Installation of

Officers on January 14, 2012:

Installing Officer, WB PJ Pati,

Master of Ceremonies, WB Hon-

esto Valdez, Installing Chap-

lain, WB Apolinar Quinto and

Emcee, WB Rodney Alzona.

THANK YOU!!!

This year is off to a great start

for the Lodge due to the Brethren

working together for the support

of Brotherhood, Relief and Truth.

I am so blessed to be part of this

great team.

Knowing that the Senior

Warden office is the station of

strength, allows me to deeply

think about how I should develop

and show Masonic traits; fulfill-

ing Brotherly Love, Relief and

Truth for our Craft.

I realize that our Lodge has a

diverse spectrum of Brothers and

each of us may have just a little

different slant on the road we are

traveling.

As Masons and members of the

Craft, we must work very hard

together, as a productive team, in

growing to support all of our

Brothers, their widows and or-

phans. As long as we embrace

this enthusiasm, our Lodge will

continue to grow.

We constantly must

show the vision that

evolves from this spirit of

working together.

This means each of us is

working to help good men

be better men.

This truly is a positive

quality-of-being worth

striving to attain in our

daily lives and it makes

me feel like I am practic-

ing what the Craft has

taught me and that which

is demanded of the Senior

Warden's station.

Brethren, I am here to

support each of you, our

Master, and the Lodge,

which I represent.

God Bless,

Marvin Paez Jr. Senior Warden 2012

“we must work very hard

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Jun Gallardo, Jr. Secretary


Roger Paulino, Jr. Junior Warden

H ere are the Calendar of Activities for the

month of March:

March 04, 2012 Grand Master‟s Breakfast

March 07, 2012 Stated Meeting

March 14, 2012 Degree Practice

March 20, 2012 OSI – ALTP

March 21, 2012 Possible Degree Work/Practice

March 28, 2012 Reception of Grand Officer‟s

practice

H ere are the Birthdays for the month of March:

Mar. 03 - Ruben T. San Jose

Mar. 12 - Bernardo R. Talplacido

Mar. 16 - Frederick A. Edwards

Mar. 19 - Marvin C. Paez, Jr.

Mar. 20 - Armando J. Bessares

Mar. 24 - Virgilio Subido

Mar. 25 - Carlos R. Antonio, Jr.

Mar. 27 - Roderick R. Francisco

Mar. 27 - Alexander M. Stewart

Mar. 30 - Oswaldo D. Arnau

Mar. 31 - Edmundo C. Garza

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Frank Loui was

installed as Grand Master on Septem-

ber 25, 2011.

Frank was raised a Master Mason in

1986 in Fidelity Lodge No. 120 (now

San Francisco Lodge No. 120) and

served as Master in 1992. He affiliated

with California Lodge No. 1 in San

Francisco and served as its Treasurer

and Secretary.

Frank served Grand Lodge as Inspec-

tor of the 163rd Masonic District for

nine years, a member of the Committee

of Twenty and Annual Communication

Activities Committee, a director of the

Acacia Creek and Nob Hill Masonic

Center, a trustee of the Masonic Homes

of California, California Masonic Foun-

dation and California Masonic Memo-

rial Temple. He served as Senior Grand

Steward in 1996/1997 under Most Wor-

shipful Allen B. Gresham and as Senior

Grand Deacon in 2004/2005 under Most

Worshipful David R. Doan.

Frank is a member of numerous Ma-

sonic organizations. He is a Past Vener-

able Master of the Lodge of Perfection

at the San Francisco Scottish Rite and

was honored with the rank and decora-

tion of Honorary Inspector General of

the 33º Degree in 2003. He is currently

the Personal Representative of the

Sovereign Grand Inspector General and

General Secretary for the San Fran-

cisco Scottish Rite Bodies. He is also a

member of the Oakland Scottish Rite

Bodies.

Frank is a past presiding officer of all

three York Rite Bodies. He has served

the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons as

Grand Bible Bearer. He is a member of

Asiya Shrine, the Masonic Rosicrucian

Society of the United States, the

National Sojourners - Golden Gate

Chapter No. 18 and Heroes of „76. He

served as President of the Golden Gate

Masters and Past Masters Association

and the Chinese Acacia Club.

He received the Honorary Legion of

Honor from the Order of DeMolay.

In community affairs, Frank served the

Saint Monica Men‟s Club and the San

Francisco Chinatown Lions Club.

Frank was born in San Francisco,

attended California public schools, and

graduated from San Francisco State

University with a Bachelor of Arts in

Business Administration. He and his

wife Jeanie have been married for 38

years and have two adult sons, Kevin

and Gregory. Their oldest son, Kevin, is

currently serving our country in the

United States Army.

Brethren, ladies and friends, it gives me great pleasure to present the 146th Grand Master


courtesy speculativemasonry.org

of Masons in California, the Most

Worshipful Frank Loui. - (freemason.org)


T he Los Angeles Masonic Service Bureau‟s second

meeting was held on February 5, 2012 at the Pasa-

dena Scottish Rite Temple in Pasadena, California.

The guest speaker was the Right Worshipful John

Lowe, who is the current Deputy Grand Master of

Masons in California.

During the meeting, all the Los Angeles area Senior

Wardens in attendance were introduced and recognized ,

including our very own, Bro. Marvin Paez Jr. and my-

self, WB Polar Quinto, (representing Rosemead Lodge

#457).

Right Worshipful Lowe discussed the strategic plans for

his term as Grand Master for the year 2013. He chal-

lenged the future Masters of each of the Lodges to start

connecting with the Unified School District where their

lodge is located to set up reachable goals to break the cycle

of illiteracy, and to help the Grand Lodge reach its

$750,000.00 target in support of the,

“ Raising A Reader” program.

He further gave emphasis on the following:

Improving lodge membership experiences

Having strong candidate Masonic Education Programs

Leadership management through tutorials for both

the Master and the Wardens

Connecting with individual members and their fami-

lies (beyond the lodge), utilizing the core values of ma-

sonry

And supporting public education and community ser-

vices.

On March 04, 2012, William Rhodes Hervey Lodge #767

(composed of the WM Virgilio Baraceros Jr.,

Bro. Marvin Paez Jr., Bro. Alvin Pierce, Jr. and my-

self) attended the Masonic Service Bureau Breakfast/

Meeting at the LAX Hilton Hotel honoring,

Grand Master Frank Loui.

This event is considered the largest gathering of

Masons in California (exceeded only by the Annual

Communication every September in San Francisco).

Most Worshipful Loui charged that all Lodges support the

Grand Lodge, “Raising A Reader” campaign, with the aim

of raising $750,000.00 for the program. This can be

achieved through lodge donations or individual donations.

It is not too late brethren, to support this noble

program.

Our next Service Bureau meeting will be on April 29,

2012 at the Pasadena Scottish Rite Temple. We will be

hosting representatives from different Masonic Youth

Groups ( the De Molay, Jobs Daughter and Rainbow

For Girls). Everyone is invited to attend and listen to

what these youth groups have to offer.

Fraternally,

Apolinar R. Quinto, PM MSB Representative

Masonic Service Bureau of Los Angeles

A Message from the:

The facts are startling

California ranks near the bottom of the United States for child literacy.

The vast majority of low-income families don’t have a single book in their homes.

90% of children who cannot read at grade level by 3rd grade will never catch up and - the effects will last a lifetime.

http://www.freemason.org/RaisingAReader/index.htm

http://lamsb.org/

John L. Cooper III, grand secretary

Each September, Masons in California

celebrate the U.S. Constitution — that

beacon of freedom written in Philadelphia

in the summer of 1787. It is the oldest such

document in existence, and is not only the

symbol of our freedom but also its guarantee.

After more than 200 years, it still symbolizes

that people can govern themselves.

The new American Republic was an

experiment in self-government. Once it

gained independence from Great Britain,

very few of the established nations of the

day expected the American Revolution to

result in anything more than the creation

of a collection of tyrannical states. But

they were wrong. The freedom won in

the Revolution endured largely due to the

U.S. Constitution and its principle of

constitutionalism.

We know that many Masons were

involved in writing our Constitution. Not

so widely known is that the principle on

which the Constitution is based is

Masonic — one whose symbol is the

compass. Masons such as George

Washington (who presided over the

Constitutional Convention) and

Benjamin Franklin (the oldest delegate)

knew and understood the use of the

compass as a Masonic symbol. They

knew that this symbol could be

transformed into an instrument of

government that would guarantee the

liberties won in the hard-fought battles

of the American Revolution.

The compass is an emblem of the

limitation of power. We are taught to use

it to keep our passions within due

bounds towards all mankind. We are to

use it to respect the boundary between

our own desires and needs and the

desires and needs of others. This is the

principle of constitutionalism. The noble

words with which the Preamble begins,

“We the people of the United States,” are

followed by clause after clause of

limitations on how the people are to

exercise those rights and powers for good

or for ill. Our freedoms have survived

because we have accepted the principle

that the powers inherent to the people

are expected to be limited.

It would be interesting to know if the

Masons at the Constitutional Convention

explained this to the non-Mason

delegates. In all probability, the non-

Masons did not know the connection

between Masonic teachings and what

they were trying to create. But we may be

thankful that the Masons understood

the use of the compass and that

constitutionalism as well as the

Constitution became the cornerstone of

our nation. Respect for the rule of law

and respect for the Constitution are

Masonic ideals. It is therefore most fitting

that we honor the Constitution of the

United States each September and honor

constitutionalism every time we place

the compass on our altar when a

Masonic lodge is at work.

The Compass and

the Constitution

Reprint of FALL 2002 Freemason magazine pg11 article


Past Masters

of William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767

1956 John Gordon

1957 William O. Reiman

1958 Alfred J. Navin

1959 Earle A. Gray

1960 Raymond W. Phebus

1961 Don C. Seare

1962 George W. Feasell

1963 Jonathan W. Nicks

1964 Leslie J. Chandler

1965 Gene R. Nicks

1966 Dale E. Wallen

1967 Albert A. Thompson

1968 Arthur E. Seyfried

1969 Wilfred P. Reno

1970 Richard H. Steward

1971 Paul O. Grubb

1972 Guy O. Gessell

1973 Egon S. Fabian

1974 Ronald L. Hart

1975 Clifton M. McKnight

1976 Thomas R. Phebus

1977 Delmar L. Williams

1978, 1980, 1987 Robert T. Gilmore, Jr.

1979,1983 Emil D. Kaye

1981, 1982 William R. Teague

1984, 1985 Marcus H. Pollak

1988, 1989 Bob Barlow

1991, 1992 Robert Kahn

1993 Walter Nemeth

1994 Zeev Perry

1996 Thomas R. Holladay

1997, 1998 Mike Levy

1999 Federico O. Perez, Jr.

2000 Fernando L. Gosioco

2001 Francisco Bustamante

2002 Nicanor Vizmonte

2003 Carlos R. Antonio, Jr.

2004 Perfecto F. Gallardo, Jr.

2005 Cesar Sampang

2006 Honesto Valdez

2007 Ferdinand D. Pati

2008 Ernest B. Reyes

2009 Rodney A. Alzona

2010 Polar R. Quinto

2011 Roid George Anguluan

Affiliated Past Masters and Past

Masters from other Lodges.

Jose Lucious Pocholo M. Dizon, G.L.P.

Manuel Luis Patulandong, G.L.P.

Clifford Osmeña, Pacific Rim


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