Tampa Bay Lodge hosts Annual Shrimp Boil – October 22, 2011

Golf Tournament – News

The golf tournament director, W. Billy Garrett, Jr. and Co-director, W. David Webster, photographer delivered some random acts of kindness; by providing some certificates of appreciation. This is just a few of the sponsors who have a favorable opinion of what we do in our community and within our fraternity. A word of THANKS is hardly enough for their contribution and making our 10th annual golf tournament a huge and great success.

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Fellowship Pool Night

Clearwater, FL.

Thursday, September 29, 2011 – Crooked Cue – Members and Friends of the SunCoast Masters and Wardens Association, Masonic Districts 20 & 21 gathered for a little fun & fellowship to enjoy an evening of Pool.

The top three (3) winners received prizes. The following winners were:

1) – R.W. Alan Rosenthal – Cue Stick;
2) – Bro. Bruce Messinger – $25.00 Gift Card to AMC Theater;
3) – R.W. Charles R. “Chas” Jordan, DDGM 21st Masonic District – $10.00 Gift Card

All three (3) are to be congratulated now we know who the “Pool Sharks” really are!

Proceeds benefited the MMRL and the St. Petersburg Order of DeMolay.

Food was donated by W. Billy Garrett, Jr. Brother Matthew Winters, was in charge of the tournament and did an outstanding job! All those that attended had a wonderful evening and was enjoyed by all!

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10th Annual Golf Tournament a Great Success!

On September 24, 2011, the Suncoast Masters and Wardens held it’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament at Mainlands Golf Course in Pinellas Park, Florida.  There were over eighteen teams, multiple hole and event sponsorships, and all around a great time had by all who participated.  Here is a list of the brothers and participants who won various contests:

Putting Contest Winners

10 foot putt winners – Brad Stanczak; Adam McCranie; John Hickey; Ralph Ormes

There were no winners for the 30 foot or 50 foot Grand Prize!

Closet to the Pin and Longest Drive Winners

Closet to the Pin – Matthew Rowjohn

Longest Drive – Jason Schultz

Team Winners

1st Place – All R’s Pest Management (14 under par)

2nd Place - Sutherland Lodge No. 174 Team#3 (10 under par)

3rd Place - Clearwater Lodge No. 127 Team#2 (10 under par)

(Tie for 2nd place was determined by the number 1 handicap hole).

Goodie bags were given to all players.  Hole in one opportunities were available on selected holes; with great prizes available.  Other prizes for winners were presented and random selected prizes to those present.  It was a great day by all who attended.  The biggest winners, however, were our residents of the Masonic Home, who will receive the proceeds!

Let’s all thank W:. Billy Garrett, Jr., the Golf Tournament Director, and W:. David Websiter, Co-Director for their hard work in putting this event on!

If you would like to see pictures, please check out our Facebook Site at: http://www.facebook.com/suncoastmasons (must be a member on Facebook).  Thank you to R:. W:. Chris Schlenker for photographing the event!

Golf Tournament Deadline Extended!!

For all the procrastinators out there… The deadline for playing and sponsoring a hole has been extended!  The absolute deadline is NOW Monday, September 19, 2011.

For those that are trying to fill vacancies, get that “ringer”, or whatever let’s GO!  There are openings available!

More information will be available after the extended deadline!  I can tell you this… It will be a GREAT AND ENJOYABLE DAY!

Fraternally,

W:. Billy Garrett, Jr.

Golf Tournament Director

secretary@suncoastmasons.org

Suncoast M & Ws Golf Tournament <~~ CLICK HERE For Registration Form

M & W 10th Annual Golf Tourney <~~ CLICK HERE for the Informational Flyer

Masonic Child ID Program is very successful in Pinellas County!

With many county and local law enforcement agencies reducing their crime prevention programs, and, as a result, eliminating or reducing their child identification programs,  many schools, churches, and local governments are looking to civic organizations to fill the void.  Masonic Lodges throughout Florida are stepping up and providing this free service to the communities they are a part of. Masonic Lodges from three different districts joined forces and implemented the “Child ID Program” for 192 children in Pinellas County.  The week prior to the start of school is always a busy one for parents and their families. Zone 6 Districts 20, 21, and 23, held three “Child ID Program” events on August 23^rd, 27^th, and 28^th, at three different locations in Pinellas County.

On August 27^th, 2011, the City of Safety Harbor, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, held a “Back-to-school” backpack giveaway at the Safety Harbor City Park. Over 1000 backpacks were given away at this event. Upon the request of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the Zone 6 Masonic Lodges volunteered to implement the “Child ID Program” at this event. With family members completing the registration forms, the children’s height and weight was obtained, and then fingerprints and photographs were secured. Everything was then placed on a CD and given to the parents. Over 60 children were processed through the Masonic Child ID Program on this day. Participating at this event from District 20 were Richard Brooks, DDGM, East Gate No. 355, Chris Laughlin, B.J. Sammon, Ken Young, Mike Palenik, and Andy Van Arsdale from Dunedin No. 192, Sean Meyenburg, Clearwater No. 127, and Sergei Zhurkov, Sutherland Lodge No. 174. Representatives from District 21 included, John Hickey, Star Lodge 78, and Charlie Clinker, St. Petersburg Lodge 139. And finally, from District 23, Zone 6 Child ID Program Chairman David Rasmus, Temple Terrace Lodge No. 330.

Also participating in this event were Kim and Christopher Laughlin, Sue Palenik, and Mrs. Charlie Clinker. As the event wound down we were able to speak with Deputy Chuck Skipper from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Unit. He was grateful that the Zone 6 Masonic Lodges had stepped up to the plate and agreed to assist in this worthwhile event. As a former Crime Prevention Deputy for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, he was truly impressed with the equipment used by the Masonic Lodges to perform this service to the community. Additionally, he stated that the way the event was organized and operated was very impressive.

If interested in participating in these Child ID Programs in the future, please contact your District Child ID Program coordinator.

Article by Chris Laughlin

You can find pictures from those events on the Suncoast Masters and Wardens Facebook Page at: http://www.facebook.com/suncoastmasons

 

For more information on how to participate in Masonic Child ID Programs in Districts 20 & 21, please contact Sean Meyenburg, District 20 Chairman, or Charlie Clinker, District 21 Chairman.

Third Annual Pistol Shoot Information – Register Now!

For our brothers the shootists, we again are holding the Annual Suncoast Masters & Wardens Pistol Shoot!  Here is the information for you to participate.  Make sure to RSVP Now!

Date:

Saturday, October 22, 2011. Please register for the shoot by Friday, October 14, 2011 for an accurate headcount.

Time:

9:00 A.M. – Registration
9:30 A.M. – Safety Briefing
10:00 A.M. – Shooting Begins
12:00 P.M. – Lunch and Awards

Location:

Wyoming Antelope Club
3700 126th Ave. North
Clearwater, FL 34622
727-573-3006 – Phone

Cost per shooter: $30.00 (includes an incredible lunch!)

Please mark your calendars and join us for our Third Annual Suncoast Masters and Wardens Shoot. Dust off the pistol and/or rifle, get some ammunition, and come join us to see who will leave with all the trophies. Also enjoy a great lunch with your friends and trade stories!!

Some housekeeping for those of you interested in participating:

1. Handguns and rifles (any caliber rifles) welcomed.
2. Shooters must supply their own guns and ammo. Please bring a minimum
of 100 rounds. You may need more if you are shooting the Defensive Pistol
shoot (25 rounds).
3. When you first arrive at the range, please leave your guns in the car until after our registration and safety briefing.
4. There will be a gun inspection and safety briefing before we begin to shoot.
5. All people shooting and watching must wear eye and ear protection. We will have ear plugs and glasses for those of you who don’t have them.

There will be several types of competition for bullseye, defensive pistol type shooting, and a turkey shoot after our regular bullseye shooting.

To register, or if you have any questions, please contact Frank Gaughen at the number below. Proceeds will go to the Suncoast Masters and Wardens Scholarship Fund.

Frank Gaughen
727-512-8355
gaughengm@aol.com

10th Annual Golf Tournament Update

Friends & Brothers:

I received a phone from Mainland’s Golf course, in regards to our tournament.  Please pass this information to all interested in participating.  Thank You! 

Registration will now start at 7:30 am

Shot-Gun start will begin at 8:00 am

If you wish to have breakfast, prior to arriving at the course; here is a great place.

Square Plate (appropriate and unique name)

9131 US 19 North

Pinellas Park

(In Mainland’s Shopping Center)

(727) 577-2400

Opens at 7:00 am

This is optional and for your information; if you wish to start off your day!

Here you will find a new updated sign-up sheet: Suncoast M & Ws Golf Tournament-1 Again, please forward to anyone who is planning on participating.  Thanks one and all!

Yours Truly and Fraternally,

Billy Garrett, Jr.

Golf Tournament Director

2011 Golf Tournament Information

Please find attached, in a non-writeable PDF format, the flier and sign-up sheet for our annual golf tournament.  You are encouraged to participate by volunteering, playing, sponsoring a hole or two, assisting with prizes and a lot more!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FLIER

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM

Sign-up is easy!  Send an email to secretary@suncoastmasons.org with the number of players, (4 per team) the team name, and players names.  Hole sponsors send me an email you wish to sponsor a hole or two with all the details!  We may even already have a sign(s).  Yes, you can even furnish your own sign!  If you wish to do so!

Registration and Hole Sponsors Deadline is September 12th!

All monies due on or before September 24th!

There are many, many plans for this event mainly Fellowship and Fun!  This is an Open Event!  Anyone can play! Family, Friends, Co-workers, Church Members, Neighbors etc.

All contact information is on the flier and sign-up sheet. SIGN-UP TODAY!

Please pass this information along to anyone interested in participating in this event!  For those that have already signed-up and/or sponsored a hole or two; Thank You!

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