December Monthly Mail

UPDATE ON THE GRAND MASTER –  He is home from the heart rehabilitation center and is recovering well. Please continue to keep him in your prayers for his recovery. Please no phone calls.

The Memorial Service for Past Grand Master Robert D. Trump that was scheduled for January has been canceled due to COVID-19. Once it is rescheduled we will pass on the information.

Due to COVID-19 the George Washington National Memorial Association is no longer printing and mailing the Light Newsletter but it is being posted to their website for downloading at https://gwmemorial.org/pages/light

The George Washington National Memorial Association has digitized The Grand Lodge of Florida’s Proceedings and they are all in a searchable format. Please visit the following link to check out this wonderful tool (the link is also posted on the Secretary’s Portal): http://gwm.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/GWM~59~59

The Corporate Board voted to increase the price of Widows Packages to $5.00 in order to cover an increase in cost of the pins and portfolios.

Due to the threat of the Coronavirus, all Board Meetings continue being held via video conferencing or at a place to be determined by the Grand Master until further notice. We cannot afford to bring any serious illnesses to the Masonic Home and risk the health and safety of our residents as well as our Masonic Home Staff.

The Bulletin of changes to the various directories is attached to this email and not posted to the website.

Please go to our website to download or view the December Monthly Mail:    http://grandlodgefl.com/glfl_monthlymail.html

You will find the following items included in the Grand Lodge December Monthly Mail on the website:

1. Corporate Board Minutes for November
2. Board of Trustees Minutes for November
3. Proclamation designating February if 2021 “AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP MONTH”
4. Flyer on Grand Master’s Homecoming – January 30^th
5. Flyer from the Florida Lodge of Research concerning copies of the Further Light newsletter

See July Monthly Mail for the following:

• Nomination Form for Elected Lodge Officers (in fillable PDF format)
• Flyer on a fundraiser for the Junior Grand Warden April 17, 2021 at Hernando Shrine Club

See September Monthly Mail for the following:

• Directive No. 11 from the Grand Master waiving the requirements of the investigation and balloting on the 6 month advancement period of candidates, E.A.’s, and F.C.’s
• Flyer on Raffle for Gun Range Membership for Masters & Wardens of the 15^th Masonic District Fundraiser
• Flyer on Grand Lodge Museum Fundraiser Raffle

See October Monthly Mail for the following:

• Directive No. 13 on COVID restrictions
• Flyer on the annual Pink Lodge at Olin S. Wright Lodge No. 79 – February 13, 2021

See November Monthly Mail for the following:

• Lodge Officers Reporting Form – Please send info immediately after the Election of Officers per Regulation 22.03
• L.Y.P.M.G.C. 4^th Quarter Letter and Reporting Form (page 2)

Sincerely,

Wendy John
Office Manager
The Grand Lodge of Florida
P.O. Box 1020
Jacksonville, FL 32201-1020
Phone: 904-354-2339
Fax: 904-632-3865

Lodge Installations

December 28th. 2020
Star Lodge No. 78 7:30pm

January 2nd, 2021
Tarpon Lodge No. 112 11am
Sutherland Lodge No. 174 2pm
Clearwater Lodge No. 127 6pm

January 5th, 2021
East Gate Lodge No. 355 6pm

January 9th, 2021
Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 11am
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 11am
Nitram Lodge No. 188 3pm

See the SMMA Calendar for updated events
If your event is not listed please submit to events@suncoastmasons.org

2021 Pink Lodge

THE LAST OFFICIAL VISIT (UNOFFICIALLY) OF
M∴W∴ Thomas L. Turlington, Jr.
Grand Master of The Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida
Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
304 Acacia Street, Plant City, Florida 33563

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Grand Master Directive 13

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November Monthly Mail

UPDATE ON THE GRAND MASTER –  He had open heart surgery and is now recovering as expected. Each day he is getting stronger and is anxious to get back to his normal self and be able to resume his normal activities. Please keep him in your prayers for continued recovery. Please no phone calls.

Information on the passing of Past Grand Master John R. Thomas and Past Grand Master Robert D. Trump was sent in a separate email and is also attached to this email.  (added after email from the Grand Master was sent: Prior to his passing, M:.W:. Bob said that if anything should happen to him that memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Florida.)

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we notify you of the passing of Mrs. Rita Arrington, wife of R:.W:. Jackie Arrington, W:. Grand Marshal, on December 6, 2020. Please keep R:.W:. Jackie and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

LODGE SECRETARIES: When filling out your 2021 Lodge Officers Reporting Form, please note the following:

1. Make sure to use the 2021 Lodge Officers Reporting Form and not a form from a previous year.
2. Please make sure to type in your name on the signature line on the bottom of this form if you are filling it out electronically before sending it.
3. **If you are emailing this form back please do not mail it also.**
4. If you print and mail this form please make sure to sign it before mailing it.
5. We also need this form for Memorial Lodge Officers as well.
6. Do NOT report these via the Secretaries Portal. We need the form filled out and returned.
7. If you report in Circumscribe you still have to submit this 2021 Lodge Officers Reporting Form.

LODGE SECRETARIES: We are starting to mail the 2019 LYPMGC and Masonic Education award tabs. Please open your mail very carefully.

The George Washington Memorial Association has digitized The Grand Lodge of Florida’s Proceedings and they are all in a searchable format. Please visit the following link to check out this wonderful tool (the link is also posted on the Secretary’s Portal): http://gwm.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/GWM~59~59

The Corporate Board voted to increase the price of Widows Packages to $5.00 in order to cover an increase in cost of the pins and portfolios.

Due to the threat of the Coronavirus, all Board Meetings continue being held via video conferencing or at a place to be determined by the Grand Master until further notice. We cannot afford to bring any serious illnesses to the Masonic Home and risk the health and safety of our residents as well as our Masonic Home Staff.

SECRETARIES: If you received a letter from the National Hotel and Restaurant Registry, just ignore it is junk mail.

The Bulletin of changes to the various directories is attached to this email and not posted to the website.

Please go to our website to download or view the November Monthly Mail:    http://grandlodgefl.com/glfl_monthlymail.html

You will find the following items included in the Grand Lodge November Monthly Mail on the website:

1. Grand Master’s Calendar for December and January
2. Corporate Board Minutes for October
3. Board of Trustees Minutes for October
4. Lodge Officers Reporting Form – Please send info immediately after the Election of Officers per Regulation 22.03
5. L.Y.P.M.G.C. 4^th Quarter Letter and Reporting Form (page 2)
6. Final Membership Information Certification (form on page 2) – This is to certify that you have sent ALL membership changes to our office or reported electronically

See July Monthly Mail for the following:

• Nomination Form for Elected Lodge Officers (in fillable PDF format)
• Flyer on a fundraiser for the Junior Grand Warden April 17, 2021 at Hernando Shrine Club

See August Monthly Mail for the following:

• Flyer on a Roast of M:.W:. Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Grand Master, on December 19^th at the Bahia Shrine

See September Monthly Mail for the following:

• Directive No. 11 from the Grand Master waiving the requirements of the investigation and balloting on the 6 month advancement period of candidates, E.A.’s, and F.C.’s
• Flyer on Raffle for Gun Range Membership for Masters & Wardens of the 15^th Masonic District Fundraiser
• Flyer on Grand Lodge Museum Fundraiser Raffle

See October Monthly Mail for the following:

• Directive No. 13 on COVID restrictions
• Flyer on the annual Pink Lodge at Olin S. Wright Lodge No. 79 – February 13, 2021

Sincerely,

Wendy John
Office Manager
The Grand Lodge of Florida
P.O. Box 1020
Jacksonville, FL 32201-1020
Ph. (904) 354-2339
Fax (904) 632-3865

COMMITTEE PROGRAMS 2020-2021

COMMITTEE PROGRAMS
2020-2021

“2020 Vision”
“Communication, Accountability, Unity”

2020-2021 Committee Program BookletDownload

Tampa Bay Lodge 2020 Holiday Potluck

Come get some fresh air and break bread with

The Friendliest Lodge on Old Tampa Bay.

Saturday, December 19th, 2020  at  Noon-3pm HOLIDAY Potluck at John Chestnut Sr. Park | 2200 East Lake Sr. Park, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Shelter 10

Meet some new people.   Get re-acquainted.
Have a great time with great people.

Just bring a plate to share and enjoy our diversity of food and conversation.

We hope to see you all there. 

SignUp Genius email will be sent out to have everyone sign up for what they would like to bring.

Junior Grand Warden Homecoming

2020 – JGW HC Flyer

Saturday, September 12th 

Clearwater Lodge No. 127 705 S Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL 33764 

Registration 5pm | Supper 6pm

• Seating is limited to 100 due to COVID 19 and Social Distancing.
• RSVP to JGW@grandlodgefl.com no later than September 4th
• Face Masks are requested
• Dress Code is Business Casual | Khaki’s and a Masonic Shirt

Lodging
Fairfield Inn & Suites
3070 Gulf to Bay Blvd,
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 724-6223
Ask for JGW Rate $99

 

Name(required)

Email(required)

How many in your party?(required) 1 2 3 4

Submit

DISTRICT 18 SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION “WITHOUT BOOKS”

25 August 2018 | 9:00 to 11:00 AM

Tarpon Lodge No. 112
26 N. Ring Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL.

WE WILL BE EXEMPLIFYING THE EA DEGREE

All MASONS WELCOME
EA, FC, AND MM

Remember to bring your Dues Card

Suncoast Master Mason Assoc. | Tenth Annual Shoot

Date:   Saturday, October 6, 2018

Time:
3:00 PM – Registration
3:30 PM – Safety Briefing
3:30 PM – Shooting Begins
5:00 PM – Refreshments and Awards

Location:

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

Cost per shooter: $30.00

Please mark your calendars and join us for our Tenth Annual Suncoast Master Mason Shoot.  Dust off the pistol and/or rifle, get some ammunition, and come join us to see who will leave with all the awards.  Also enjoy snacks and refreshments 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.

To register, or if you have any questions, please contact Frank Gaughen at the number below.

 

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