CHARITY LODGE No. 134 A.F. & A.M.

20109 Middletown Rd. ▫Freeland, MD 21053 (Not A Mailing Address)

Chartered May 11, 1868

Regular Communications on the Wednesday on or before the

Full Moon Maryland’s Only Moon Lodge

Communication for November, 2018

A pencil drawing of Charity Lodge by P.M. Jon Thompson. View is from Middletown and Freeland Road facing North.

Visit us at www.charity134.org

The View From the East Greetings from The East,

Our 2018 Past Master’s Night did not have any degree work as none of our five (5) Brothers that are making their way through the degrees were ready to advance. Still we had a great dinner of oven roasted and fried turkey, fried oysters, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and mixed vegetables. Great fellowship followed at the Communication.

I want to thank Brother Guy York for frying the turkey and oysters, especially my wife Carol and Brother Darrell Kolscher’s wife Pam for preparing and serving the rest of the meal for us. These ladies have been invaluable to me making sure our special dinners are just that – special.

The November 14th Communication is going to be a busy one in that we will have a Master Mason Catechism done by Brother David Anderson, an Entered Apprentice catechism done by Brother Mike Meadowcroft and if successful he will then be Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft.

WE HAVE DISPENSATION TO START THIS MEETING AT 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow.

Once again since we will be having so much to do that evening the Lodge Officers have decided to forgo a meal prior to the Communication and instead start the meeting at 6:30 p.m. (we have a dispensation) and have a deli tray after we close the Lodge Communication

Lastly, Brother Fred Lunn, P.M. has asked him to announce that W.M. Dan Kempler of Pythagoras Lodge No. 123, has asked him to pass along and cordially and fraternally invite the Brethren of Charity Lodge No. 134 and their ladies to join them at their Ladies Night. It will be held on December 8, 2018, at Friendly Farms. Menu will be roast beef, fried chicken, and fried shrimp. They have reserved the lower level dining area. Entertainment is Mr. Dave, a renowned illusionist, who will perform close up magic at the tables during dinner, and will hold a Magic Show after dinner. There is a charge of $40.00 per person.

If anyone is interested in joining Pythagoras that evening please contact their Secretary, Brother Mike Smith for exact time and details. You can mail your check to him at 400 Hammershire Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Brother Mike Smith’s phone number is: 410-967-8943. His email is: ds31464@gmail.com

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Roy Neal Worshipful Master 2018

Looking to the West Greetings Brethren from the West, First off, I would like to thank Carroll and Pam for their efforts supporting our Past Master’s night dinner. Also, I can’t forget to thank all our brothers who contributed to the dinner. For those who could not make it, we had a delicious turkey dinner with fried oysters, sausage and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, among other tasty victuals. And, of course, thanks to all of our Past Masters, who are the very foundation of our Lodge. I hope to see you all at our stated communication on November 14th to support our brothers David Anderson and Mike Meadowcroft in their masonic journeys as they exemplify their catechisms for the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason degrees, respectively, and to support Brother Meadowcroft in passing to the Degree of Fellowcraft! As our Masonic year is drawing to an end, we may contemplate the glorious works of creation as we observe the variety of scenes displayed by our ever-varying Maryland weather.

Fraternally yours, Jeff Westra, Senior Warden

From the South

Greetings from the South, If you missed Past Masters Night you missed a great dinner of Turkey and Oysters with all the trimmings. Many thanks to those who helped prepare the feast especially Carol Neal and Pam Kolscher who spent many hours in the kitchen preparing and cleaning up. As always, it was great to see the Past Masters who were there. Also, thanks to those who stepped up and filled the vacant chairs.

Sincerely & Fraternally Dave Adams, Junior Warden

From the Secretary’s Desk

Dues Increase By now or soon you will receive your 2019 Dues Invoice from Charity Lodge No. 134. The Grand Lodge has increased its dues assessment by $10 for 2019 and they will increase the assessment another $10 in 2020. CHARITY LODGE HAS NOT INCREASED ITS PORTION OF YOUR DUES. This applies to regular and dual members. If your home lodge is another Maryland lodge they will bill you the increase. This action is to bring the Grand Lodge’s dues income closer to its expenses. Despite efforts to attract new members, retain existing members and trim expenses, the Grand Lodge felt that it had to increase dues rather than continuing to tap into its endowments for operating expenses. Charity Lodge No. 134 is financially healthy with a great line of officers and a pipeline of candidates. The system of committees and budgeting for their needs established by Worshipful Master Neal has helped to contain our expenses. Likewise, due to aggressive efforts, we have very few members dropped each year for the non-payment of dues. You can help by helping a good man become a better man through Freemasonry. If you have any questions or feel that you need help with paying your dues, please call me the Secretary (410-785-3130).

Sincerely & Fraternally

W. Miles Cole, Secretary

Sick, Shuts Ins & Departures Please extend your prayers to Brother Cliff Kelbaugh. Brother Cliff in formed us on Past Master’s Night he has been diagnosed with liver cancer. If you know of any Charity Lodge Brother that could use a visit contact the Worshipful Master or P.M. John Lambert. For any Pastoral Service that is needed you can still contact our Chaplain Brother Rev. Cliff Kelbaugh at (301) 802-9213. He is still our Chaplain and wishes to continue his work.

Our Surviving Past Masters Philip Stansfield 1969 Edgar F. Berry 1972 George E. Lang III 1982, 1991, 1994, 2011, 2012, 2013 Robert S. Yates 1983 Roy W. Albin 1984 John E. Lambert 1985 C. Robert Franklin 1986 Albert P. Westra 1987 Leslie A. Orlidge1988 R. Frederick Lunn PGI, PSGS, 1989, 2010 John R. Biggs, MWPGM, DGL, DGLAL, WSGD, RWSGW, WPGL 1992 Morris L. Bohlayer PGI, PGSB, PJGW 1993 Arthur Stika 1995 Richard Shelley 1996, 2004, 2005 Michael J Wingard Sr. 1997 Jon A. Thompson 1998

Frederick Laser Jr., PGSB 2000, 2007, 2008 Merrill G. Brunson, GI 2014, 2015 Robert C. Candler WGMar, GI, PSGS 2016 Roy Neal Jr. 2017 + Affiliated Past Masters Mahlon Hessey, No.123 1962 Theodore A. Harding, No. 152 DGL, RWPJGW 1983 Honorary Past Masters John A. Young, MWPGM Ian D. Shaw, Johore Bahru Lodge Portsmouth, Eng. Russell C. Thompson, No. 116 Jack R. Kroh, No.423, Shrewsbury, PA G. Keith Rees, Elliot Lodge, Eng. Martin Weeks, PM Lodge Saint George 200, Bermuda

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Committees

Charitable Contributions: Co-Chairs Bill Minor & Jay Brown

Building & Grounds: Co-Chairs Keith Chesla,

Hello Brethren, To date we have spent approximately $1,250 of the $3,000.00 budget. We approved the estimate for the chair lift repairs and the parts have been ordered. Brother Jim Ambrose installed an asphalt berm along Middletown Rd to hopefully prevent the storm water from coming down the sidewalk and going in the side door. Feel free to make any suggestions for projects or building concerns that we should address.

Sincerely & Fraternally Keith Chesla Co-Chairman

Brethren, The Holiday Season is upon us and we are about to begin our donation process to the needy in our Community. Please contact the committee with any worth cause we should consider. On Past Master’ Night several Brothers donated, in total, and additional $110 to add to our remaining Charitable Contributions budget. We more than thank them for their additional support and will gladly accept more!!

Brother Jay Brown, Marshall

Raffle: Co—Chairs Dave Adams & James Ambrose

Brethren,

Nothing new to report. As always, we welcome your ideas and suggestions on not only raffle ideas, but also ways we can bring income to the Lodge.

Sincerely & Fraternally

David Adams Junior Warden

Fruit Basket: Chairman John Lambert P.M.

Brethren, Fortunately, once again there have been no new fruit basket deliveries to report this month. Sincerely & Fraternally

John Lambert Past Master

Committees Membership

Brethren, We were informed on Past Master’s Night by Brother Fred Laser, P.M. that his Grandson will be petitioning for membership on his 18th birthday this November.

Brother Jay Brown, Marshall

Charity Lodge No. 134 Casual Attire Contact Brother Jim Ambrose at 717-758-4481 if you need help in ordering

Saturday December 8, 2018

Meeting Parkton Chapter No. 42 Order of the Eastern Star

Wednesday

December 19, 2018 7:30 p.m.

Stated Communication Meeting In 1st Degree

Election of 2019 Officers Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

December 25, 2018 CHRISTMAS DAY

Wednesday

January 16, 2019 7:30 p.m.

Stated Communication Installation of Officers

Open Installation Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

TRESTLE BOARD Charity Lodge No. 134 Freeland, Maryland

Wednesday November 14, 2018

6:30 p.m. Stated Communication

Meeting In 3rd, 2nd & 1st Degrees Committee Reports

Brother David Anderson to give 3rd Degree Catechism.

Brother Mike Meadowcroft to give 1st Degree Catechism

If proficient Pass Brother Mike Meadow croft to the Fellowcraft

Degree

Thursday November 22, 2018

THANKSGIVING DAY

Saturday November 24, 2018

Meeting Parkton Chapter No. 42 Order of the Eastern Star

TRESTLE BOARD Charity Lodge No. 134 Freeland, Maryland

INCLEMENT WEATHER

POLICY In cases of inclement weather,

Charity Lodge will follow the

Baltimore County School’s

closing policy for the Herford

Zone. When schools are closed,

all lodge functions for the day

or evening are cancelled.

REHEARSALS Charity Lodge Officer‘s Rehearsals take place

Every Wednesday evening At 7:00 p.m. except on the

night of the Communication. All officers are expected to

attend. Any members with an interest in

learning the degree rituals are encouraged to attend.

(If you are looking for entertainment we are it)

GRAND LODGE CALENDAR

Friday November 16

2018 Annual Communication

Saturday November 17

2018 Annual Communication

Thursday November 22, 2018

THANKSGIVING DAY Grand Lodge Closed

Tuesday

December 25, 2018 CHRISTMAS DAY Grand Lodge Closed

As Always Please Remember Ladies & Gents of Leisure

Breakfast Fourth Monday of the Month

Mason Dixon Restaurant Shrewsbury, PA @ 8:00 a.m

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Masonic Birthdays

NOVEMBER Mahlon W. Hessey, PM 11/28/1950 Gregory B. Hudnet 11/8/2003 John Edward Mathews 11/19/1963 John M. McGinnis 11/8/2003 Charles R. Franklin, PM 11/19/1980 Paul Whitin 11/13/2007 Francis R. Niner 11/16/2002 Dennis A. Curtis 11/28/2009

CHARITY LODGE OFFICERS for 2018

Roy Neal, Worshipful Master

21222 Dunk Freeland Rd

Parkton, MD 21120

301-471-8075

roynealjr@gmail.com

Jeffery S. Westra, Senior Warden

410-812-7845 David C. Adams, Junior Warden

410-274-8438 W. Miles Cole, Secretary

400 Symphony Circle Unit 432

Hunt Valley, MD 21030

410-785-3130 Robert M. Westra, Treasurer

443-956-6011 R. Darrell Kolscher, Senior Deacon

Nicholas B. Gohn, Junior Deacon Keith D. Chesla, Senior Steward Kodie R. Ambrose, Junior Steward Rev. Clifford H. Kelbaugh, Chaplain

301-802-9213 James R. Ambrose, Tyler Jay D, Brown, Marshall John R. (Jack) Biggs, MWPGM

Ritualist David C. Adams

Catechism Chairman

Michael Raab, Grand Inspector

Michael C. Smith, DGL

Above—Brother Gordon Clisham directing the Charity Lodge Brothers at the sausage tent—Harvest Home 2018

Below—Brothers Bob Yates, P.M., Frank Zack, Keith Chesla, Colt Norris, Jeff Westra and others cooking up the sausage and serving them.

CHARITY LODGE AT HARVEST HOME

CHARITY LODGE AT HARVEST HOME

OUR CREW HARD AT WORK THEY STARTED AT 5:00 A.M. AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL

EVERYONE WAS SERVED ALL THEY WANTED

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