News for Hiram’s follower list, 09/11/2017 (Published by Hiram’s Scribe: Tommy Charles Wimberly) NEW NEW NEW --- SHRINE EVENTS FEMA and other agencies have taken over the Pavilion and adjacent area at Al Amin. Gun Show at the Pavilion Sep 16-17 is canceled. November Gun Show is in doubt; FEMA may not be out of the Pavilion. FRI, OCT 13 --- Novice Dance following the Al Amin Tiled meeting. SAT, OCT 14 --- Shrine Ceremonial at Al Amin. Festivities start at 8:30 AM. At 10 AM, the Arch Degree will be performed. Scribe presumes that the Fez ceremony will occur after the Arch Degree. VISIT RESCHEDULED: THIS 16 SEP BBQ IS POSTPONED TO OCT 28. (Jim Owens) CANCELED: DOVE HUNT: LACK OF INTEREST & HURRICANE ISSUES VICTORIA LODGE #40 came through the storm fairly well. No damage to the structure is evident. The electrical power is back on. We have canceled the September 5th Stated Meeting due to concerns over some brothers still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. The Monthly Stated Meeting occurs on the 1st Tuesday of each month. GOLIAD LODGE #94 also fared well. So far we only have some minor damage to a small area of Stucco on an exterior wall. Goliad #94 holds a monthly stated meeting on the 1st Thursday of each month. GREGORY LODGE #998: Ralph Nelson reports: Our lodge in Taft had a little water blown in through the weep holes and a vent on the North side was blown in. It is sealed up. Ray and his boy helped plug it up. Everything is a go in our Lodge. BRUCE DOUGHTY, Secretary of Loma Alto Lodge #544, phone 361-800-5370, is helping to find contractors who want to do storm repairs. He would like to funnel some of this work to brother Masons. This would be roofer, drywall, electrical, framing and general remodel contactors. He says, I have several people looking for help. HURRICANE HARVEY DAMAGE: Scribe needs more updates on the status of the various lodges in Districts 37-A & 37-B. Send the information, please. Need specific information as to meetings, if any, that can or will be held in Portland, Aransas, Ingleside, Rockport or Refugio Lodges. RESCHEDULED: RESCHEDULED: RESCHEDULED: SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS reports that no Texas Temple had significant damage. Watch for further communications regarding specific needs and opportunities to assist in the relief effort. FROM JOHN HOLLOWELL: quote: Army Guard is helping veterans affected by the hurricane. Call 888/276-9472. There is a process to complete, so patience will be needed. They will verify service status and address accordingly from there. Unquote. FROM CLARK CARTER: Quote: Tom, Brandi from Al Amin called and said Red Cross has supplies at the Shrine Center and Scottish Rite was delivering canned goods later. Get the word out to the Lodges. If you have more questions, call the temple 241-5353. FROM MATTHEW PINKSTON OF MATHIS 1133. Mathis 1133 will open a donation point for Rockport, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass and surrounding areas. The items needed for relief efforts: Water, wet wipes, sundry items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, feminine hygiene products, baby formula, diapers all sizes, laundry soap, items for basic life needs, work gloves, rakes, shovels, chainsaws, safety glasses, hearing protection, gas cans small and large, rags, basic first aid supplies. Monetary donations will also be taken. Drop off point and time at Mathis Lodge: Saturday and Sunday Sep 2 & 3 from 9 am to 3 pm. All items must be new and in the original package. The list of items needed changes daily, just because I didn’t list an item doesn’t mean we don’t need it Remember these areas were wiped almost off the map. Do not hesitate to contact me, Matthew Pinkston at 330/814-6867 for information. STILL A “GO” Readers are invited to provide more information. PLEASE SEND TO THE SCRIBE IN AN EMAIL. TEXT MESSAGES ARE DIFFICULT TO TRANSFER TO EMAIL. “MESSENGER” SAT, SEP 16 --- At Corpus Christi 189, a fund raiser BBQ. Barbecued chicken with trimmings. Eat in or take out, 11 AM to 2 PM (close earlier if sold out.) 4114 Weber Road; phone 361/853-5189. $10 per plate. NEW NEW NEW The listing of officers of Oso Naval Lodge 1282 has been corrected, thanks to Steve Prue. Scroll way down. NEW NOTICE
FRI, SEP 8 --- At Al Amin Shrine, the regular second Friday stated meetings resume, after the usual “dark” period earlier in the summer. Meal at 6 PM, Meeting at 7 PM. RELAXED QUALIFICATIONS TO JOIN NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, INC. This is the change: honorable service at any rank now qualifies one for regular membership. We have quarterly dinner meetings, bringing our ladies, girlfriends, and guests. It’s a very pleasant evening. At the next meeting, Thursday August 31, we will be inducting some new members. Come out and we will have application blanks available. This is the information you will need to supply: full name, branch of service, years served, was separation by discharge or retirement, social security number (unless you are unwilling to provide it), date of birth, mailing address, phone numbers (office, cell & home), e-mail address, and wife’s name. Scroll down to August 31 for details about the next quarterly dinner meeting of local National Sojourners John J. Harris Chapter 397. Notify Chapter Sec/Treas Tom Wimberly if you are going to attend with the intent of joining, or if you have any questions. (361/992-1946, or e-mail twimbo@aol.com) GUN SHOWS AT AL AMIN SHRINE UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES SAT OCT 14 at Mathis Lodge 11AM-2PM (Mathis 1133 sponsor) Meetings of District 37 A&B Masters, Wardens, and Secretaries Association. Lodge name No. 5th Monday, or other named date Oso Naval 1282 30 Oct 2017 REST OF SCHEDULE CONTINUED AFTER SCRIBE REMARKS BELOW. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME HAPPENINGS REGARDING CHAMERLAIN 913 & S. B. MOSSER 912 & MATHIS 1133. THE DDGM OF 120, RW BUTCH MIKEMAN, WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THESE GOINGS ON. REVISED COMMENTS BY SCRIBE. SCRIBE UNDERSTANDS THAT DIST 120 NO LONGER HAS A MWS ASSOCIATION. IF THAT IS THE CASE, I THINK WE SHOULD WORK THOSE THREE LODGES (912, 913, & 1133) INTO THE SCHEDULE OF DIST 37 MWS, AND WE SHOULD HOLD MEETINGS AT THESE THREE LODGES IN THEIR TURNS. WE COULD MAKE IT A BIG EVENT OF BROTHERLY LOVE AND AFFECTION, WITH THE CURRENT LODGES OF 37 CARPOOLING TO THESE THREE LODGES, AND MAKING THEIR MEETINGS A BIG AFFAIR. SCRIBE UNDERSTANDS THAT A GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED TO STUDY THE MATTER OF DIST. 120. Continuation of schedule of Dist 37 MWS meetings. Gregory 998 29 Jan 2018 Del Mar 1350 30 Jul 2018 Aransas 1018 29 Oct 2018 Sunset 1388 31 Dec 2018 The above 2018 New Year’s Eve date will have to be modified or canceled. Ingleside 1361 29 Apr 2019 Sinton 1012 29 Jul 2019 Refugio 190 30 Sep 2019 Corpus Christi 189 30 Dec 2019 Rockport 323 30 Mar 2019
2017 FORUMS AND CERTIFICATE EXAMS in this area - W. Keith Reynolds, Committee on Work, 719 Gardina, San Antonio, Texas 78201, 210-736-1510 DAY, DATE, FORUM & EXAM TIMES, LODGE, CITY SAT SEP 8 Exam 6PM in Onion Creek 220 in Austin FRI SEP 15 Forum 7PM in Llano Grande 1173 in Weslaco SAT SEP 16 Exam 9AM in Llano Grande 1173 in Weslaco SAT OCT 7 Exam 6PM in Randolph 1268 in Schertz FRI OCT 13 Exam 9AM in Davy Crockett 1225 in San Antonio FRI OCT 13 Exam 6PM in Harlandale 1213 in San Antonio SAT OCT 14 Exam 9AM in Charles Anderson 1413 in San Antonio WED OCT 18 Exam 6:30 PM in Highland Hills 1373 in San Antonio SAT NOV 4 Forum 9AM, Exam 1PM; in Rambo 426 in Dripping Springs To be announced: sessions at Grand Lodge at Waco FRI, SEP 8 --- At Al Amin Shrine, the regular second Friday stated meetings resume, after the usual “dark” period earlier in the summer. Meal at 6 PM, Meeting at 7 PM. THU, OCT 5 --- At Al Amin Shrine, a Casino Night. FRI, SAT OCT 20 & 21 --- At San Antonio, a Scottish Rite Reunion. Fourth through 12th SAT, OCT 21 --- At Sunset Lodge, a Briscoe Workshop. Time to be announced. For Districts 37-A and 37-B, and also what is now District 120. TUE, OCT 31 --- Coastal Bend Scottish Rite Club, regular quarterly dinner meeting (ladies included, of course). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant, (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. SAT, NOV 18 --- South Texas York Rite College No. 169, York Rite Masonic Temple in Corpus Christi. Socialize at 10 AM, practice the degree at 10:30. Lunch afterwards, then business meeting. Right Eminently Distinguished Brother H. Bart Henderson, York Rite Grand Governor, Texas will make his official visit. Upon closing of the College, there will be a meeting of the AMD. WED, NOV 29 --- Al Amin Past Masters Unit, regular quarterly dinner meeting (ladies included, of course). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant, (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. THU, NOV 30 --- Sojourner Dinner Meeting, John J. Harris Chapter 397 (ladies included, of course). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant, (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. THU – SAT, DEC 7-9 --- At Waco, Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters. There will be a York Rite College Assemblage on Thursday, December 7 at 9 AM. THU-SAT, JAN 18-20 --- Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas, at Waco, Texas. SAT, FEB 17, 2018 --- South Texas York Rite College No. 169, York Rite Masonic Temple in Corpus Christi. Socialize at 10 AM, practice the degree at 10:30. Lunch afterwards, then business meeting. Upon closing of the College, there will be a meeting of the AMD. FRI-SUN, MAR 9-11, 2018 --- Al Amin Shrine Circus at the American Bank Center. Details later. SAT, MAR 24, 2018 --- Grand Master’s Conference and Banquet at Al Amin Shrine. Details later. SAT, MAY 19, 2018 --- South Texas York Rite College No. 169, York Rite Masonic Temple in Corpus Christi. Annual Meeting for Election of Officers. Socialize at 10 AM, practice the degree at 10:30. Lunch afterwards, then business meeting. Upon closing of the College, there will be the annual meeting of the College’s Associate Regents (Distinguished Brothers of the Order of the Purple Cross.) Then there will be an AMD meeting. SUN-THU, JULY 15-19, 2018 --- Imperial Shrine, Daytona Beach, Florida. DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO LODGES (lodges in Corpus vicinity listed by Lodge number) CORPUS CHRISTI LODGE No. 189 (meets first and third Mondays, 7:00 PM). The Lodge is at 4114 Weber Road (zip 78409). The Lodge is on the East side of Weber Road. The Lodge can be reached by taking the Weber exit off South Padre Island Drive. Head Northward toward the bay. Just before you reach Hamlin Shopping Center (which is on the southeast corner of the intersection with S. Staples), the lodge is on the right. Watch for the Annapolis Christian Academy sign and turn into the small street. Parking is in the rear of the lodge. We enter through the parking-lot door. Alternatively, you can reach CC 189 from Ocean Drive by turning onto Doddridge. When you reach S. Staples, the street name changes from Doddridge to Weber Rd. Coming from Staples, the Lodge is on the left, just past the last businesses in Hamlin Shopping Center. Watch for the Annapolis Christian Academy sign, and turn into the small street. Parking is in the rear of the lodge. REFUGIO LODGE No. 190 in Woodsboro (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM). The Lodge is across the street from the High School. There are two routes north to Woodsboro. A. Through Sinton and north on US 77. Take the first Woodsboro turnoff to the right at the grain elevators, and proceed straight ahead (east). When you are almost to the end of that street, the lodge will be on the left, opposite the high school on the right. B. Though Portland, Gregory, and Bayside. Proceed on highway 35 through Gregory, toward Aransas Pass. North of Gregory, turn left on 136 and proceed north through Bayside. About two miles north of Bayside, turn left at the blinking light onto highway 1360. Proceed on 1360 as it goes west about 9 miles, then it bends right to go north into Woodsboro. Just past the high school, turn left and one short block later, on the right, is the Lodge. ROCKPORT LODGE NO. 323 (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM). The Lodge is at 602 Hickory Avenue in Rockport. From State Route 35 near Rockport, take the highway 1069 (Market Street) exit, and proceed eastward (toward Aransas Bay). About one-half mile from SR 35, turn left onto Hickory Avenue. Go a hundred yards and watch for the Lodge on your right. Your view of the Lodge from Market Street may be obstructed by high grass and trees. Caution: there is also a highway 1069 exit on SR 35 near Aransas Pass. That’s not the one you want if you want to go to Rockport Lodge. LOMA ALTO LODGE No. 544 IN TILDEN (meets on every Saturday on or before the full moon, 7:30 PM). Driving directions to Loma Alto Lodge in Tilden, Texas. Go west on 624 through Orange Grove until you come to Hwy. 16, then turn north and go 23 miles to Tilden. The Lodge hall is on the corner by the blinking light, across from the courthouse. "You can't miss it." Alternate route: You could also go to Three Rivers via I-37 and turn west on Hwy 72 until you come to the blinking light, etc. S. B. MOSSER LODGE NO. 912 IN ALICE. (meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 PM). The Lodge is at 206 Mariposa Drive. From Corpus Christi (on highway 44), go to the first street after the third traffic light. Turn right, and the lodge will be on the right at the end of the street. CHAMBERLAIN LODGE No. 913 IN KINGSVILLE (meets third Thursdays, 7:30 PM. Practice Wednesdays at 6pm & most Saturdays at 9am). 1721 Senator Carlos Truan Blvd. In Kingsville, proceed south on Highway 77 Bypass. Take the turnoff to the right on Senator Carlos Truan Blvd. Look for the Lodge on the left about a quarter-mile after your turnoff. GREGORY LODGE No. 998 IN TAFT, TEXAS. (Meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 PM). Driving directions to Gregory Lodge No. 998: It is at 917 Victoria Ave in Taft. Take Hwy US 181 to Taft. At the middle (second) traffic light, turn north onto Victoria Ave. The Lodge is the last building on the left, across the street from the high school baseball field. SINTON LODGE No. 1012 at Sinton, Texas (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM) is at 9032 Highway 77 North Business route in Sinton, Texas. From downtown Sinton, take Business 77 North. After passing E. Welder Street, start looking for the Lodge on the right. ARANSAS LODGE No. 1019 at Aransas Pass (meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 PM). Driving directions: From Corpus Christi take US Hwy 181 N through Portland to Gregory. At Gregory leave 181 and go on SH 35N toward Aransas Pass and Rockport. Continue until you reach the right exit marked Aransas Pass and Port Aransas. This is Business 35N, and is W. Wheeler Ave. Continue past the new Wal-Mart store. Watch for the Valero Station on the right side of Wheeler. Opposite the station on the left side of Wheeler is the Lodge, next door to an auto parts store. Parking is in the rear of the lodge. Important: enter the lodge at the door next to the auto parts store. The door on the other side of the Lodge, which looks like the main door, is locked and not used. ROBSTOWN LODGE NO. 1062: demised MATHIS LODGE NO. 1133 (meets the second and fourth Mondays at 7:00 PM). The lodge is located approximately three miles from Mathis heading southwest on Hwy 359. Driving from Mathis, you will spot the lodge on the left side of Hwy 359. OSO NAVAL LODGE NO. 1282 (meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 PM) is at 3215 Reid Drive in Corpus Christi near the intersection of Alameda and Texan Trail. Reid Drive parallels Alameda; the Lodge is on Reid behind the shopping center on Alameda. From downtown Corpus Christi, proceed southerly on Shoreline and Ocean to Louisiana Ave. Take Louisiana to S. Alameda and proceed southerly on Alameda. After passing the HEB on Alameda, turn right on Glazebrook and then left on Reid, and the Lodge will be on your right. From South Padre Island Drive, take the Kostorycz exit and proceed north on Kostorycz to Staples. Right on Staples, then just past Ray High turn left on Texan Trail. Texan Trail to Alameda; turn left. Proceed past the shopping center and turn left on Glazebrook, then left on Reid and the Lodge will be on your right. DEL MAR LODGE NO. 1350 (meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:00 PM) is at 1350 Woodlawn in Corpus Christi, at the corner of McArdle and Woodlawn. From downtown Corpus Christi, proceed east on Ocean Drive to Airline. Right on Airline, go to McArdle and take a left. Proceed easterly on McArdle, and the lodge will be on your right at the corner of Woodlawn. From South Padre Island Drive, take the Airline exit. Proceed north one block on Airline and take a right onto McArdle. Proceed easterly on McArdle, and the lodge will be on your right at the corner of Woodlawn. INGLESIDE LODGE NO. 1361 (meets first and third Mondays, 7:30 PM). Driving directions to Ingleside Lodge No. 1361. At Gregory, take the Ingleside road. At the main intersection in Ingleside (the traffic light at the HEB--Dairy Queen corner) turn right. Go a few blocks to Fourth Street and turn left (turn left at the Stripes/Valero business). Proceed down Fourth Street and watch for the Lodge on your right at Henrietta St. There is a school on the left side of Fourth Street opposite the Lodge. SUNSET LODGE NO. 1388 (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM) is at 8314 Leopard in Corpus Christi. Proceed on I-37 to Exit 7, Suntide-Tuloso. Proceed south on Suntide to Leopard. Turn right (west) on Leopard, go one-half mile and take the little street named Lodge Lane to the right and you’ll see the Lodge. The Grand Lodge locator says the address is 101 Lodge Lane. The postal service ZIP code directory says 101 Lodge Lane is not a valid address. If you use a navigator, go to 8314 Leopard Street and that should take you to the little street labeled Lodge Lane. PORTLAND LODGE NO. 1411 (meets second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:30 PM) is at 124 Sixth Ave in Portland, Texas (corner of Sixth and Commerce). From Corpus Christi, take the Moore Ave exit off Hwy 181 (SR-35). Proceed easterly two blocks on Moore and bend left in a big curve onto Fifth Ave. (If you pass the fire station on your left, you have gone past Fifth Ave.) On Fifth, go about three-tenths of a mile and turn left on Commerce. Drive past Sixth Ave on your right, and turn to your right into the parking lot behind the Lodge. Enter the lodge through the parking lot door, not the Sixth Avenue door. CORPUS CHRISTI YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE (2638 Terrace St). The Temple is on the section of Baldwin that runs between Ayers and Crosstown Expressway, at the intersection of Terrace Street with Baldwin. The Chapter of Royal Arch Masons meets on the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, with a practice session on the fourth Wednesday of odd-numbered months. The Council of Royal and Select Masters meets on the second Wednesday of even-numbered months, with practice on the fourth Wednesday of even-numbered months. The Commandery of Knights Templar meets on the second Thursday of each month, with a practice session on the fourth Thursday. Driving from San Antonio way, follow I-37 toward Corpus Christi. Do not exit to the right onto Padre Island Drive (Rt 358). Continue about 3.7 miles and exit right on Crosstown Expressway, Rt 286. On 286, continue about 1.9 miles and take the Baldwin St exit. Take a left on Baldwin and follow it five short blocks and Terrace Street will be on your left, and you’ll see the Temple at the intersection. From Portland, or from other sections of Corpus Christi, find Crosstown Expressway and follow the instructions above, or find Ayers and follow it to the intersection of Ayers and Baldwin, turn westward, and follow Baldwin to Terrace.
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DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS, LODGES AND OTHER AL AMIN SHRINE, 2017 Potentate Vince Muscarello Chief Rabban Richard Gamewell Assistant Rabban Tom Mehrens High Priest and Prophet Mike King Oriental Guide Cody Paul Treasurer Marcello Cantu Recorder Joe Fernandez
33 POINT ISABEL 33, 2015-16 33 WM Jesus “Willie” Morales 33 SW Rodney Brown 33 JW Rick Flores 33 Treas. Dillon Vanderford 33 Sec’y Warren Winger
81 RIO GRANDE 81, ELECTED OFFICERS, 2015-16 81 WM J.P. Villarreal 81 SW Jesus "Willie" Morales 81 JW Charlie Galvan 81 Treas Bob Wooten 81 Sec’y Joe Rodriguez
CORPUS CHRISTI LODGE 189, 2017-18 189 WM David Hebert 361/816-3837 189 SW Gary Smith 361/946-3229 189 JW Jeoffrey Rothenay 189 Sec’y Beau Lindley 361/658-5068, 361/806-2401 189 Treas. Wayne Schroeder 361/244-2811, 361/992-5886 189 Chap. Tom Wimberly 361/992-1946 189 S. D. William Vaseliades 189 J. D. Kevin Bolles 189 Marshal Mark Hinman 189 M.C. Joshua Murillo 189 Tiler Stephen Mitchell 361/334-1095, 361/876-7305 261 BEEVILLE LODGE 261, 2016-2017 261 WM Johnny A. Young 261 SW Alva St. John 261 JW Carl White, III 261 Treas. John Fulghum 261 Sec’y Joe Causey 261 Chap. Bo McFarland 261 S. D. Christopher Payne 261 J. D. Malcolm Anderson 261 S Stew none 261 J Stew none 261 Tiler Matthew Barber
323 ROCKPORT LODGE 323 2017-18 323 WM Darryl D. Dishongh 323 SW James Eamons 323 JW Russell Perkins 323 Treas. Clark Carter, PM 323 Sec’y James S. Jackson, PM 323 Chap. Lonnie McLester, PM 323 S. D. Robert Bruce Baird 323 J. D. Morris Williams 323 S Stew Julius Hjulian 323 J Stew Carlos Register 323 Marshal Mark S. Hofstetter, PM 323 MC Lemoine Pitman, PM 323 Tiler Gary Tinney, PM
544 LOMA ALTO LODGE 544 2017-18 544 WM John I. Hollowell, II .544 SW Monty Dean Chastain .544 JW Corey Benjamin Delgado .544 Treas. Dexter Scott Begines .544 Sec’y Bruce G. Daughty .544 Chap. William Paul Schmidt .544 S. D. Don Thomas Miller .544 J. D. Moises Picasso .544 Tiler Richard Orville Day
913 CHAMBERLAIN LODGE 913 2016-17 913 WM Israel S. Mendiola 913 SW John Dean (JD) Craig 913 JW Caleb Roach 913 Treas. Chad D. Walker 913 Sec’y Jonathan M. Jones, Sr. 913 Chap. Pedro B. Vasquez 913 S. D. Samuel R. Cox 913 J. D. Russell Green 913 Marshal George L. Myers, Jr. 913 M. C. G. F. “Ike” Eisenhauer 913 Tiler Charles W. Shipley
918 EL CAMPO LODGE 918, 2015-16 918 WM Charles Harris 918 SW Justin Harris 918 JW Robert Nursey 918 Sec’y David Broman 918 Treas. John Steelman 918 Tiler Gene Cremeens
998 GREGORY LODGE NO. 998, 2017-2018 998 WM Mark Hofstetter 998 SW Russell Perkins 998 JW Robert Bruce Baird 998 Treas. Brian Brooks 998 Sec’y James Bryant 998 Chap. Tom Wimberly 998 S. D. 998 Tiler B. C. Stockton 1019 ARANSAS LODGE 1013, 2017-18 1019 WM James Sammons List of officers is needed
1282 OSO NAVAL LODGE 1282, 2017-18 1282 WM Steve Prué 1282 SW Randal Rinald 1282 JW James Rafferty 1282 Treas. Dan Hogan 1282 Sec’y Tim Brownlee 1282 Chap. Russell Keyes 1282 S. D. Walter Briones 1282 J. D. Edward Oaden 1282 S. S. Adam Woerner 1282 J. S. Matthew Doty 1282 Marshal Rick Harris 1282 M. C. Duncan Samo 1282 Tiler Steven Havrda
1350 DEL MAR LODGE 1350, 2017-18 1350 WM Joe Privott 1350 SW Kason Anderson 1350 JW 1350 Treas. Archie Domaschk 1350 Sec’y Joe Fernandez 1350 Chap. 1350 S. D. 1350 J. D. 1350 Tiler
1361 INGLESIDE LODGE 1361, 2016-2017 Need up to date officer listing 1361 WM Roberto Gonzalez, Jr. 1361 SW Alan D. Jones 1361 JW Daniel Honig 1361 Treas. Wayne Stephens 1361 Sec’y Phil Corder 1361 Chap. James Bryant 1361 S. D. J. J. Sanchez 1361 J. D. Chuck Dixon 1361 Tiler Andy Adams
1388 SUNSET LODGE 1388, 2017-18 1388 WM Don T. Miller 361-658-0717 1388 SW John Hull 361-960-1102 1388 JW Cody Travis Paul 361-756-7106 1388 SD Andres Rodriguez 361-726-1871 1388 JD Pedro Hinojosa 361-222-6781 1388 CHAP Manuel Lugo 361-510-0201 1388 SEC Sinoel Contreras 361-739-6910 1388 TREAS Ronald Brunwick 361-947-6659 1388 MARSH Phillip Underwood 361-765-8243 1388 TILER William Jackson Crain 361-242-9225
1411 PORTLAND LODGE 1411, 2017-18 1411 WM Terry Wamsley 1411 SW 1411 JW 1411 Treas 1411 Sec’y 1411 Chap. 1411 S. D. 1411 J. D. 1411 Tiler
Masonic Events in the Rio Grande Valley___ As provided by Walt Greene Note MOST Shrine activity is in hiatus during the three (3) summer months Jun, Jul & Aug <except for special events > * * Every Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome * * Every Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome
First Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Hope Lodge 471 (Rio Grande City) meets at 7:00 pm. Al Amin's RGV Jokers Clown Unit meets for lunch <meeting location varies> Zapata Chapter No. 1106 O.E.S at 7:30 (except August) 1308 14th Street, near Hwy 16 Second Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Al Amin Legions Of Honor meets at Nomad at 7:00 pm, social hour at 6:00 <except Jun, Jul & Aug> Donna Lodge 1136 meets at 7:30 pm Third Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Hope Lodge 471 (Rio Grande City) meets at 7:00 pm Zapata Chapter No. 1106 O.E.S at 7:30 (except July) 1308 14th Street, near Hwy 16 Fourth Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Donna Lodge 1136 meets at 7:30 pm (Except June, July & August) Fifth Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome RGV Masters, Wardens & Secretaries Association (Llano Grande Lodge, Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm
First Tuesday Harlingen Lodge 1132 and Rio Grande Lodge 81 meets at 7:30 pm, social at 6:30 Second Tuesday Llano Grande Lodge 1173 (Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm Third Tuesday RGV Jokers Clown Unit visits Edinburg Children's Hospital at 9:30 am < Except June, July, August and September.> All Masons are welcome to come also.> Harlingen Lodge 1132, Rio Grande Lodge 81 and McAllen Lodge 1110 meets at 7:30 pm, social 6:30 Fourth Tuesday Llano Grande Lodge 1173 (Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm
First Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection 13 (Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm Dinner at 6:00, Second Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Mercedes Lodge 1010 meets at 7:30 pm Nomad Shrine Club meets at 7:00, social hour 6:30 Except June, July and August Third Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Hidalgo (York Rite) Chapter 434 and Council 353 (Edinburg) meets at 7 pm Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club at 7 pm Except June, July and August Fourth Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Hidalgo Commandery 94 meets at 7 pm (Weslaco) (York Rite), Fifth Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome
First Thursday Edinburg Eastern Star 473 meets at 7:30 pm Second Thursday Hidalgo Lodge 1036 (Edinburg) and Brownsville (York Rite) Chapter 495 & Council 414 Third Thursday ReyPharr Masonic Unit meets at 7 pm at Nomad Shrine Club during Feb, April, June, August, October & Dec. ReyPharr Masonic Unit meets at 7 pm in Reynosa, Mexico during Jan, March, May, June, September & November. Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club Family Social at 7 pm November thru April Fourth Thursday Hidalgo Lodge 1036 (Edinburg) and Point Isabel 33 (Brownsville) at 7:30 pm Fifth Thursday Port Isabel lodge 33 open social on South Padre Island or Port Isabel. Warren Winger for details warren.winger@rgvmasons.org Sojourners meets at 7:00 pm at Peoples Restaurant, 9738 Up River Rd in Corpus Christi.
Second Friday Al Amin Shrine Temple meets in Corpus Christi at 7:00, Dinner at 6:00 pm. < Except June, July and August >
Third Saturday Harlingen Chapter 641 OES meets at 2:00 pm at 702 E. Harrison
Masonic Events in the Rio Grande Valley__________ Note MOST Shrine activity is in hiatus during the three (3) summer months Jun, Jul & Aug <except for special events > Every Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Every Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome
First Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Al Amin's RGV Jokers Clown Unit meets for lunch <meeting location varies> Hope Lodge 471 (Rio Grande City) meets at 7:00 pm Zapata Chapter No. 1106 O.E.S at 7:30 (except August) 1308 14th Street, near Hwy 16 First Tuesday Harlingen Lodge 1132 and Rio Grande Lodge 81 meets at 7:30 pm, social at 6:30 First Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection 13 (Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm Dinner at 6:00, First Thursday Edinburg Eastern Star 473 meets at 7:30 pm
Second Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Al Amin Legions Of Honor meets at Nomad at 7:00 pm, social hour at 6:00 <except Jun, Jul & Aug> Donna Lodge 1136 meets at 7:30 pm Second Tuesday Llano Grande Lodge 1173 (Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm Second Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Mercedes Lodge 1010 meets at 7:30 pm Nomad Shrine Club meets at 7:00, social hour 6:30 < Except June, July and August > Second Thursday Hidalgo Lodge 1036 (Edinburg) and Brownsville (York Rite) Chapter 495 & Council 414 Second Friday Al Amin Shrine Temple meets in Corpus Christi at 7:00, Dinner at 6:00 pm. < Except June, July and August >
Third Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Hope Lodge 471 (Rio Grande City) meets at 7:00 pm Zapata Chapter No. 1106 O.E.S at 7:30 (except July) 1308 14th Street, near Hwy 16 Third Tuesday Al Amin's RGV Jokers Clown Unit visits Edinburg Children's Hospital at 9:30 am < Except June, July, August and September.> <All Masons are welcome to come also.> Harlingen Lodge 1132, Rio Grande Lodge 81 and McAllen Lodge 1110 meets at 7:30 pm, social 6:30 Third Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Hidalgo (York Rite) Chapter 434 and Council 353 (Edinburg) meets at 7 pm Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club at 7 pm < Except June, July and August > Third Thursday \ Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club Family Social at 7 pm November thru April ReyPharr Masonic Unit meets at 7 pm at Nomad Shrine Club during Feb, April, June, August, October & Dec. ReyPharr Masonic Unit meets at 7 pm in Reynosa, Mexico during Jan, March, May, July, September & November. Third Friday Third Saturday Harlingen Chapter 641 OES meets at 2:00 pm at 702 E. Harrison
Fourth Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome Donna Lodge 1136 meets at 7:30 pm (except June, July & August) Fourth Tuesday Llano Gran Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Llano Grande Lodge 1173 (Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm Fourth Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome Hidalgo Commandery 94 meets at 7 pm (Weslaco) (York Rite), Fourth Thursday Hidalgo Lodge 1036 (Edinburg) and Point Isabel 33 (Brownsville) at 7:30 pm Fourth Friday
Fifth Monday Nomad Shrine Coffee Club meets at 8:00 am - < even during summer > Mbrs and Guests welcome RGV Masters, Wardens & Secretaries Association (Llano Grande Lodge, Weslaco) meets at 7:30 pm fifth Tuesday. Fifth Wednesday Every Wednesday Square & Compass Coffee Club, at 9 to 10 am on South Padre Island - Mbrs and Guests welcome
Fifth Thursday Port Isabel lodge 33 open social on South Padre Island or Port Isabel. Sojourners meets at 7:00 pm at Peoples Restaurant, 9738 Up River Rd in Corpus Christi. notes: Al Amin Shrine Temple WWW.Alaminshriners.org South Texas York Rite Bodies -www.styrb.org Rio Grande Vallley Masons www.rgvmasons.org Nomad Shrine Club www.nomadshrineclub.org
On the days specified, Army posts fly the garrison flag, measuring 20 by 38 feet (6.1 by 11.6 meters) in lieu of the usual post flag (8.95 by 17 feet, or 2.7 by 5.2 meters). This has been the approximate size of the garrison flag since at least 1834, when the Regulations of the U.S. Army decreed that the garrison flag would not exceed 20 by 40 feet. In addition, Army posts may display the garrison flag for regional celebrations when directed by the post commander. Other notices Web sites of interest: NEW WEB SITE FOR OSO NAVAL LODGE 1282 http://www.styrb.org is the web site for the South Texas York Rite Bodies. IT IS UPDATED WORKING THANKS TO ERROL PENA! http://www.alamintemple.org is the web site for Al Amin Shrine in Corpus Christi. http://www.masons189.com – Corpus Christi Lodge 189 Warren Winger reports: www.rgvmasons.org is the website of the 40th Masonic District. It has a calendar for the Valley, and it also has maps and other information regarding Valley Masonry. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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