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FLORIDA MASONIC LICENSE TAGS BY COUNTY 

Monthly Active June 2015

County Plate Type Active Plates ALACHUA FREEMASONRY 63 BAKER FREEMASONRY 6 BAY FREEMASONRY 59 BRADFORD FREEMASONRY 9 BREVARD FREEMASONRY 113 BROWARD FREEMASONRY 182 CALHOUN FREEMASONRY 10 CHARLOTTE FREEMASONRY 41 CITRUS FREEMASONRY 34 CLAY FREEMASONRY 95 COLLIER FREEMASONRY 56 COLUMBIA FREEMASONRY 25 DESOTO FREEMASONRY 10 DHSMV FREEMASONRY 1 DIXIE FREEMASONRY 8 DUVAL FREEMASONRY 205 ESCAMBIA FREEMASONRY 101 FLAGLER FREEMASONRY 16 FRANKLIN FREEMASONRY 6 GADSDEN FREEMASONRY 21 GILCHRIST FREEMASONRY 5 GLADES FREEMASONRY 3 GULF FREEMASONRY 4 HAMILTON FREEMASONRY 5 HARDEE FREEMASONRY 4 HENDRY FREEMASONRY 16 HERNANDO FREEMASONRY 32 HIGHLANDS FREEMASONRY 24 HILLSBOROUGH FREEMASONRY 223 HOLMES FREEMASONRY 8 INDIAN RIVER FREEMASONRY 38 JACKSON FREEMASONRY 8 JEFFERSON FREEMASONRY 5 LAFAYETTE FREEMASONRY 1 LAKE FREEMASONRY 114 LEE FREEMASONRY 111 LEON FREEMASONRY 51 LEVY FREEMASONRY 12 LIBERTY FREEMASONRY 3 MADISON FREEMASONRY 11 MANATEE FREEMASONRY 41 MARION FREEMASONRY 87

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MARTIN FREEMASONRY 41 MIAMI-DADE FREEMASONRY 319 MONROE FREEMASONRY 27 NASSAU FREEMASONRY 41 NON-FL ZIPCODE FREEMASONRY 1 OKALOOSA FREEMASONRY 35 OKEECHOBEE FREEMASONRY 18 ORANGE FREEMASONRY 139 OSCEOLA FREEMASONRY 43 PALM BEACH FREEMASONRY 156 PASCO FREEMASONRY 86 PINELLAS FREEMASONRY 123 POLK FREEMASONRY 126 PUTNAM FREEMASONRY 53 SANTA ROSA FREEMASONRY 53 SARASOTA FREEMASONRY 80 SEMINOLE FREEMASONRY 54 ST JOHNS FREEMASONRY 46 ST LUCIE FREEMASONRY 54 SUMTER FREEMASONRY 24 SUWANNEE FREEMASONRY 33 TAYLOR FREEMASONRY 4 UNION FREEMASONRY 8 VOLUSIA FREEMASONRY 105 WAKULLA FREEMASONRY 9 WALTON FREEMASONRY 20 WASHINGTON FREEMASONRY 7 Total: 3,572

  

SUN COAST MASTERS AND WARDENS ASSOCIATION GOLF EVENT

LANSBROOK GOLF CLUB 4605 VILLAGE CENTER DRIVE

PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA 34685 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH – REGISTRATION @ 7:00 A.M. SHOTGUN START @ 8:00 A.M.

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MASONIC HOME RESIDENT “TREAT FUND” AND SUN COAST MASTERS AND WARDENS “TREASURE CHEST” FUND

REGISTRATION FORM

Group Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Main Contact Name, Email Address and Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Player #1 Name, Email Address and Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Player #2 Name, Email Address and Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Player#3 Name, Email Address and Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Player # 4 Name, Email Address and Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is my single player fee of $75.00 Enclosed is our team fee of $300.00

(above includes golf cart; range balls; two (2) drink tickets (non-alcoholic beverages); “goody bag” and lunch) If a single player, fill out Main Contact portion only. Thank You!

HOLE SPONSOR FORM

I/WE will not be able to play in the tournament at this time, but would like to: Sponsor a hole (enclosed is a check or money order my/we of $50.00) It is fully understood this is either I/We furnish or the Association furnish Name, Email Address and Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donate an item for a prize Name, Email Address and Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Make a monetary donation in the amount of: $_________ to go towards the Masonic Home and “Treasure Chest” Fund - Name, Email Address and Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail to:

William B. “Billy” Garrett, Jr., PM, PDDGM – Secretary 11641 59th Street

Pinellas Park, Florida 33782-2126 Email: secretary@suncoastmasons.org

Cell Phone: (727) 420.3447 Web: www.suncoastmasons.org

Make checks or Money Orders payable to: Sun Coast Masters and Wardens Association Memo line: Sept. Golf Event

Deadline to Register, Donate and / or Sponsor is: August 29, 2015 All monies must be received by the day of the tournament!

Questions, comments or concerns to: RHLarry Pomeroy, PM, DI – Vice-President Cell Phone: (727) 798.3721 or Email: vice-president@suncoastmasons.org

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Steven P. Boring, Grand Master, June 30, 2015

Contributions benefit HomeSafe (CH#3335), a not-for-profit tax-exempt organization. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL

INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE.

REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. HomeSafe receives 100% of each contribution.

Register online at: www.HelpHomeSafe.org or call 561-383-9809

Mail your registration form with a check payable to HomeSafe to:

HomeSafe Charity Golf Outing, 2840 Sixth Avenue South, Lake Worth, FL 33461

HomeSafe Charity Golf Outing Presented by Boynton Lodge No. 236, F. & A.M.

Saturday, October 24, 2015 The Links at Boynton Beach

8020 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472

Cost: $125/player or $500/team Includes 18-holes of golf… dinner from the

grill… silent auction… cash prizes and more!

$100 closest to the pin contest

on four holes!

$400 team prize for Low Gross

AND Low Net scores

Registration: 12 p.m.

Tee-off: 1 p.m.

Registration Deadline:

Friday, October 16

Approved for distribution by M.W. Steven P. Boring, Grand Master on July 27, 2015

Approved for distribution by MW Steven P. Boring, Grand Master, on July 20, 2015

You are Cordially Invited to attend

The Grand Masters Homecoming on

Saturday, October 3, 2015

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Bahia Shrine Temple 2300 Pembrook Drive Orlando, FL 32810

Registration at 5 P.M. Supper at 6 P. M. Dress: Formal Attire

Room Reservations: $79.00 per night Courtyard Marriott Maitland 1750 Pembrook Drive Orlando, FL 32810 407-659-9100

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of Florida MW STEVEN P. BORING 1506 War Admiral Drive Grand Master Deland, FL 32724-7639

Res. (386) 738-5163 Mbl. (386) 717-2705

E-Mail: sboring@cfl.rr.com

“Remembering the Past – Embracing the Future”

DIRECTIVE NO. 2

July 13, 2015 To: All Particular Lodges: Re: Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Utica, New York Dear Brethren: In consequence of the actions of the Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of New York prohibiting correspondence between the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory and any other Grand Jurisdiction recognized by The Grand Lodge of New York, I hereby ORDER AND DIRECT that all contact, whether by written correspondence, e-mail, or verbal with the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory or its representatives, as well as all fundraising efforts and/or activities, etc. be immediately terminated and you are hereby directed to CEASE AND DESIST any of the foregoing. It should be noted that the Elected Grand Lodge Officers of this Grand Jurisdiction were made aware of this situation within The Grand Lodge of New York several months ago and have been investigating the reasoning of such order from the Grand Master of New York prior to issuance of this Directive. Inasmuch as the Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of New York has not provided a resolution to this matter, I thereby issue this Directive Sincerely and fraternally,

Steven P. Boring Grand Master SPB/wj Cc: Elected Grand Lodge Officers Florida Directory Grand Lodge of New York

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA

JUNE 21, 2015

The Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home of Florida met in regular session on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with the following members present: PRESENT: RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman W Ira S. Alderman. RW Charles R. Jordan RW Ronald E. Peebles W Joseph Smedley RW B. Allen West RW John W. Westerman, III ABSENT: RW Michael S. Binder (Excused) W Robert R. Holland, Jr. (Excused) ALSO PRESENT: MW Steven P. Boring, Grand Master; RW Stanley L. Hudson, Deputy Grand Master; RW Richard G. Hoover, Senior Grand Warden; RW John E. Karroum, Junior Grand Warden; MW Elmer C. Coffman P.G.M., Grand Treasurer; and MW James W. Ford, P.G.M. CALL TO ORDER: RW J. Steven Teal called the Meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. The Chairman welcomed all assembled and asked them to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Invocation was given by RR Brian Poole. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES: RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman; W Ira S. Alderman; RW Charles R. Jordan; RW Ronald E. Peebles; W Joseph Smedley; RW B. Allen West; and RW John W. Westerman, III. A motion was made by RW Charles R. Jordan and seconded by W Ira S. Alderman that the Minutes of the May 24, 2015, and the Organizational Minutes of May 27, 2015, Board of Trustees Meetings be adopted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD: The following actions were taken at the Pre Board Meeting on June 20, 2015:

Ginger Reichl from Pinstripe Marketing gave a presentation on the Marketing System and Plan for the Masonic Home. The report was received.

RW Ron Peebles made a motion that the Board spend no more than $11,555 for the FEMA certification for the entire Masonic Home complex. W Ira Alderman seconded the motion which carried.

RW Allen West made a motion that the conceptual design of the First Ladies Project be approved. Second was made by RW Ron Peebles. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR’S BOARD REPORT: Lisa Tsotsos reported at our last regular Board Meeting we had 96 residents in the Home. During the month of May we had 1 admission, 1 loss, and 1 discharge bringing the total to 95. ADMITTED: ADMIT DATE: William Fowler, membership at Tacony Lodge No. 600, Pennsylvania May 5, 2015 (Private Pay)

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DECEASED: DECEASED DATE: Dorothy Link, husband’s membership at Fellowship Lodge No. 265 May 5, 2015 Admitted: September 30, 2010 (Private Pay) DISCHARGED: DISCHARGE DATE: Shirley Page, husband’s membership at J. Dewey Hawkins Lodge No. 331 May 4, 2015 Admitted: January 15, 2015 (Private Pay) With 1 admission, 1 loss, and 1 discharge the month of May ended with 55 Assisted Living Residents, and 40 Nursing Center for a total of 95 residents. Of those, 35 are men and 60 are women, with 1 of the women sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Resident Council Officers were introduced: President, Guy Wilson; and Vice President, Bob Elston. A motion was made by RW Charles R. Jordan and seconded by W Ira S. Alderman that the Administrator’s Report be accepted as read. Motion carried. ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT REPORT: May 2015 In the month of May, the residents enjoyed a trip to Fort DeSoto State Park for some fishing, a picnic, and enjoying the wildlife and the beach. Just about everyone caught a fish. Other mentionables were the Manicures for Moms, miniature helicopter races, and the Marion High School Jazz Band sponsored by Marston Lodge No. 49. A motion was made by W Joseph Smedley and seconded by RW John W. Westerman, III, that the Activities Report be accepted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT: May 2015

1. St. Petersburg Utilities is scheduled to replace the main water meters for the facility on July 1, 2015. This event will require a complete loss of water service to the facility for a two to three hour period. Our Maintenance Director, Bob Robertson, is arranging for temporary water supply to maintain the air conditioner water chillers for cooling the buildings. This is a required maintenance upgrade with the cost of repairs born by the City. The City is also installing a secondary by-pass, at no cost, which will accommodate future repairs without loss of water.

2. The roof beneath the air conditioner chillers is failing and will require repair or replacement. We are assessing the condition and receiving bids for this problem. It is the Committee’s opinion that it will be better, if possible, to do a complete roof replacement at the time of replacement of the aging air conditioner chillers.

3. The contract for the termite monitoring system is not going to be renewed. The Board has determined that this type of system is not warranted for this facility.

4. The City of St. Petersburg EMS Office has requested that the Emergency Management Plan for the Masonic Home be revised and simplified for submission and approval. Bob Robertson, Director of Maintenance, is overseeing this effort.

5. The Board approved the FEMA Application Proposal for the LOMA and Flood Elevation Certification for the Guest House, provide by George F. Young, Inc., at a cost of $2,350. It was determined that this certification may result in a substantial savings on our Flood Protection Insurance premiums.

6. In conjunction with Item 5, the Board has also approved a separate proposal by George F. Young, Inc., at a “not to exceed” cost of $11,555 for LOMA and Flood Elevation Certifications for the other Masonic Home Buildings that are deemed eligible.

7. Committee Member, RW Ron Peebles, will undertake the review of the several Building and Flood Insurance issues which will be reported for Board review and action when completed.

The Report of the Maintenance Director is submitted as part of this report.

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MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT FAILED EQUIPMENT REPORT: May 2015 1. Removed fire pump Kunkle valve and sent it out for rebuilding at the factory. The seal has

eroded and is leaking water excessively. 2. Replaced south kitchen faucet R/C 2 with lifetime warranty Plumb Master Faucet.

DIETARY DEPARTMENT REPORT: May 2015 The total number of resident meals served for the month of May was 8,850 with 1,659 other meals, which included employees, visitors, and special events, for a total of 10,509 meals served. The Masonic Home collected $429.50 towards meal cost. The raw food cost per meal was $2.22. SECURITY DEPARTMENT REPORT: May 2015 There were 2 reportable incidents for the month of May. One (1) employee badge and two (2) resident ID badges were issued. HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT REPORT: May 2015 The Housekeeping Department standards are at a good level to maintain the facility standards. The laundry used 11 - five gallon pails of liquid detergent at $41.31 each; 96 gallons of liquid bleach at $1.98 each; one 11 lb. box of OxiClean color safe bleach at $26.63; 2 boxes of Shout color catchers at $4.39 each; and 2 boxes of softener sheets at $3.99 each totaling $687.88 in chemical costs for the month of May. The average count is between 33,000 and 36,000 pounds per month. GUEST HOUSE REPORT: May 2015 The Guest House was occupied for 23 nights during the month of May. Visits were from the Board of Trustees and resident families. The Masonic Home collected $850.00 in donations from Guest House occupants. A motion was made by RW B. Allen West and seconded by RW Ronald E. Peebles that the Long Range Planning and Facilities Committee Report be accepted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. LEGAL ADVISOR’S REPORT: ESTATES AND WILLS FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH MAY 2015 Funds received and deposited in the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) Corporation. DATE ESTATES AND WILLS RECEIVED FOR AMOUNT DEPOSITED MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND, INC. RECEIVED 05/05/15 A. Sigmund Weil – Trust $2,200.00

Total Received for MHEF, Inc. $2,200.00 TOTAL RECEIVED YEAR TO DATE – MHEF, INC. $3,756.21

As of this date, there have been no funds received from Estates and Wills and deposited into an account other than the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc. A motion was made by RW Charles R. Jordan and seconded by W Ira S. Alderman that the Legal Advisor’s Report be accepted. Motion carried. BUDGET REPORT: The following report reflects expenditures through May 31, 2015: Administration 31.85% Maintenance 5.82% Dietary 13.48% Nursing 14.17%

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Housekeeping 14.27% Recreation 14.81% Social Services 14.81% TOTAL 15.40% After two (2) months, we are 1.26% under budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016. Administration budget reflects the insurance premium paid for the year. ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: During the month of June the following applications were approved by the Board: Robert Steele, sponsored by Beach Lodge No. 354, pending receipt of tax returns Vestal Tatum, sponsored by A.W. Windhorst Lodge No. 185, pending financial review The Committee denied one (1) application for admission to the Masonic Home. The Committee approved (2) applications for Non-Resident Relief to continue for one (1) month. A motion was made to accept the Admissions Committee Report by W Ira S. Alderman and seconded by RW John W. Westerman, III. Motion carried. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: May 2015

1. The Committee received a Power Point Proposal from Pinstripe Marketing regarding a comprehensive marketing plan. The proposed plan includes three levels of activity and the costs associated with each component. A written proposal will be forwarded to the Committee for review and discussion at the July Board of Trustees Meeting.

2. The Committee has begun formulating a job description for a Masonic Home Full Time Development Officer. The request for the creation of such a position has been forwarded to the Corporate Board for their review and approval.

3. The technology review at the home is continuing. One bid on this project has been received and two other vendors are scheduled to interview at the home and submit bids.

4. Work on the re-launch of the Masonic Home Website continues. A completion date has not been determined at this time.

A motion was made to accept the Operations Committee report by RW John W. Westerman, III, and seconded by RW Charles R. Jordan. Motion carried. The Grand Master then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Instructors, Committeemen, and others that were present at the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The next regular Board Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonic Home of Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 19, 2015. RR Brian Poole gave the Benediction and the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 pm. Respectfully submitted, RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman RW Charles R. Jordan Secretary to the Board of Trustees