Zone 4A MLT Workshop | Zoom Only

Pinellas Shrine Club 2021 Cold Sands and Beach Weekend

Brothers of District 18, the Pinellas Shrine Club – Egypt Shriners would like to invite you to a Beach Weekend, and to consider becoming Shriners!!!
If you have been considering joining the Shrine, now is the time to do so when you can join and become a member right here in Pinellas County…and on the beach!
The rate to join is $275 which includes your 2022 dues (a nearly $150 value), but we need you to turn your petitions in before July 1 so they can be approved in time for our Cold Sands on July 31st (details below).
If you are interested in joining and being a part of this unique experience you can download the Petition below at https://www.egyptshriners.com/sign-your-petitions, select Petition for Membership, and let us know by emailing us at pinellas.shriners@gmail.com!
If you just want to join in the FEZ-tivities of the Beach weekend, you’re more than welcome to do so as well. Learn more on our website here: www.pinellasshrineclub.org.

W:. Robert O. Boyington, PM | Memorial/Remembrance Service

On March 2, I announced the passing of our Worshipful Brother, Robert O. Boyington, PM. Bob was a Past Master from Cincinatti, ‘the QUEEEEEN City of OHIO.’ The Family will be holding a Memorial/Remembrance Service at Clearwater Lodge No. 127 on Sunday, May 2nd. We will start at 2pm with a Masonic Service provided by Memorial Lodge No. 918. The family will then offer a Eulogy followed by the remembrances of several of Bob’s friends and brothers. There will be a meal following the service. Please RSVP to Clearwater.lodge.127@gmail.com so that we may get a count for the meal.

Shaun Imbody, WM
Clearwater Lodge No 127

Legislative Meeting Presentations

See below for Legislative Meetings via Zoom:

Zoom Legislative Meetings for upcoming action at the Grand Communication.

Tuesday              4/20/21
Presented by The Junior Grand Warden Right Worshipful Glen B. Bishop 7:00 PM – Physical Presentation at Clearwater Lodge
Richard Lynn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Legislative Meeting Grand Lodge 2021
Join Zoom Meeting
https://scottishrite.zoom.us/j/89682312896   Meeting ID: 896 8231 2896

Wednesday         4/21/21
Presented by The Senior Grand Warden Right Worshipful Robert J. Lambert 6:30 PM-
Richard Lynn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Legislative Meeting Grand Lodge 2021
Time: Apr 21, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting  https://scottishrite.zoom.us/j/82596937337

Thursday        4/22/21
Presented by The Grand Master Most Worshipful Thomas L. Turlington, Jr. 6:30 PM-
Richard Lynn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Legislative Meeting Grand Lodge 2021
Time: Apr 22, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting
https://scottishrite.zoom.us/j/83175406083 Meeting ID: 831 7540 6083
Find your local number: https://scottishrite.zoom.us/u/kHVIEa9zK

Friday                  4/23/21
Presented by Deputy Grand Master Right Worshipful, Jeffrey S. Foster 6:30 PM-
Richard Lynn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Legislative Meeting Grand Lodge 2021
Time: Apr 23, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting  https://scottishrite.zoom.us/j/82331439685 Meeting ID: 823 3143 9685
Find your local number: https://scottishrite.zoom.us/u/kezlRs4IuW

Sincerely,

Maegan Dover
The Grand Lodge of Florida
P.O. Box 1020
Jacksonville, FL  32201-1020
Ph. (904) 354-2339
Fax (904) 632-3865
maegan.dover@glflamason.org
http://www.grandlodgefl.com/

Valspar

Valspar is just two weeks out and we are missing 3 shifts. Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning and Afternoon. If you are available please let R:.W:. Bishop know ASAP

Lodge	Volunteers				Wed
Clearwater	13					Morning	1
Dunedin	5					Afternoon	0
East Gate	1	Shifts Filled	63		Thurs
Gulf Beach	8	Total Shifts	66			Morning	1
Nitram	8	Shifts Available	3			Afternoon	1
Northside	7				Fri
St. Petersburg	4					Morning	0
Star	3					Afternoon	0
Sutherland	6				Sat
Tampa Bay	6					Morning	0
Tarpon	2					Afternoon	0
					Sun
						Morning	0
						Afternoon	0
						Total	3

March Monthly Mail – Grand Communication Info Included

We are very saddened to inform you that R:.W:. David A. Henderson passed away on February 25, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 17, 2021, at Nitram Lodge No. 188, located at 4275 78^th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the service in the Lodge Social Hall. If you have a memorable story or tale about R:.W:. Henderson please share with those in attendance. Please continue to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. 

The Rosen Plaza Hotel is sold out on Sunday, May 30^th and Monday, May 31^st. OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION: Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819; Phone: 407-996-9840, Rate $99.00 (same as the Rosen Plaza) Group Name: Grand Lodge of Florida. 

**SECRETARIES – PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION FORM LISTING YOUR ATTENDEES AT GRAND LODGE**

PROXY CARDS WERE MAILED TO EACH LODGE. PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAIL. 

Legislative Meeting information to follow.

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 

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 March Monthly Mail:    http://grandlodgefl.com/glfl_monthlymail.html 

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

1. Corporate Board Minutes for February
2. Board of Trustees Minutes for February
3. Sunday Schedule for the 192^nd Annual Grand Communication
4. Information on Per Diem and Mileage for the 192^nd Annual Grand Communication
5. Information on Flyers to be Distributed in the Grand Communication Packets
6. Order Form for Grand Master’s Banquet Tickets – May 30^th
7. Order Form for Ladies Luncheon Tickets – June 1^st
8. Flyer on Corn Hole Tournament in Deltona on April 17^th
9. Flyer for Fish Fry Fundraiser at Pineland Lodge No. 86 on April 17^th
10. Flyer for 2021 First Lady’s Project Fund Raiser at Pineland Lodge No. 86 on June 5^th
11. Flyer for 100 Master Mason Meeting at Hastings Lodge No. 183 on September 29^th

See July Monthly Mail for the following:
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
See October Monthly Mail for the following:
Directive No. 13 on COVID restrictions
See January Monthly Mail for the following:
Flyer on BBQ Fundraiser for Junior Grand Warden Fund on 4/24/21
See February Monthly Mail for the following:
Pre-Registration Form for the Grand Communication
Flyer on BBQ Fundraiser for Junior Grand Warden Fund on 4/24/21
Flyer on Diamonds and Gold Fundraiser for the Masonic Home Lady’s Project on 4/10/2021 in Fort Lauderdale
Flyer on Degrees to be held at the Tampa Scottish Rite for 6 Short of Time EA & FC Brothers on 5/1/2021
Flyer on Table Lodge at Springs Lodge No. 378 on 9/25/2021

Valspar Update

Great NEWS!!

We only have two open shifts, one Thursday Afternoon and one Friday Afternoon. If you are available email bishopgb@gmail.com with your information. If you are available other days you can be an alternate or take a shift from Brothers that have volunteered for Multiple days.

February Monthly Mail

THE 2021 MASONIC HOME PILGRIMAGE DAY HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS. 

We are very saddened to inform you that R:.W:. David A. Henderson passed away on February 25, 2021. R:.W:. Henderson was a 23 year member of Nitram Lodge No. 188 and served the Grand Lodge on many committees for many years. We do not have information on services at this time and will notify you as soon we get the information. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

The 2021 Masters and Secretaries Directory is attached.

From the Grand Secretary:
My Brothers, We as Freemasons are always searching for ways to increase our Masonic Education and knowledge. The Masonic Renewal Committee of North America has put together a website that will give you the information you need to help further your Masonic journey. You will be able to view and upload documents, PowerPoint presentations, etc., on a wide range of Masonic topics that can be shared with Masons all over the world and that can be enjoyed in a password protected setting.  Please click the following link to start utilizing this great tool https://www.masonicrenewal.org/ Forward this link to all your Masonic email lists. 

The Circumscribe Help Desk is back up and running and can be accessed by the following link: https://circumscribehelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us   

The Grand Lodge Officers are committed to proceed with the 2021 Grand Lodge Session like pre-pandemic. A letter about the hotel and other items are contained in this Monthly Mail. Should anything change you will have ample notice to cancel your reservations without penalty. Here’s the link for making hotel reservations online and it is also in the letter: Grand Lodge of Florida 

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 

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.

Attached to this email are 2 memorandums regarding Grand Lodge Dues Cards being issued to Honorary, Memorial Lodge, and Florida Lodge of Research Members. 

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 February Monthly Mail:    http://grandlodgefl.com/glfl_monthlymail.html 

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

1. Corporate Board Minutes for January
2. Board of Trustees Minutes for January
3. a & b – Pre-Registration Letter and Form for the 192^nd Annual Grand Communication
4. L.Y.P.M.G.C. 1^st Quarter Letter and Report Form (Form on Page 2)
5. Flyer on Diamonds and Gold Fundraiser for the Masonic Home Lady’s Project on 4/10/2021 in Fort Lauderdale
6. Flyer on Degrees to be held at the Tampa Scottish Rite for 6 Short of Time EA & FC Brothers on 5/1/2021
7. Flyer on Table Lodge at Springs Lodge No. 378 on 9/25/2021

 See July Monthly Mail for the following:
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

See October Monthly Mail for the following:
Directive No. 13 on COVID restrictions

See January Monthly Mail for the following:
Flyer on Arabian Nights Fundraiser on 3/13/21Flyer on BBQ Fundraiser for Junior Grand Warden Fund on 4/24/21  

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

Upcoming MLT classes 1 thru 15

Brothers,
As we are getting into 2021, I wanted to send you this email letting you know about the initial MLT Workshop training dates. Below is the information:

Monday, March 29, 2021 – Northside Lodge No. 283 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Modules 1 – 5
Saturday, May 8, 2021 – Sutherland Lodge No. 174 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Modules 11 – 15
Monday, May 10, 2021 – Northside Lodge No. 283 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Modules 6 – 10

Please pass this on as you see fit, especially to those who will probably be in the South next year.  
Fraternally,
Frank GaughenDistrict
18MLT Committeeman