Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3

JGW Homecoming TBA

4 5 Labor Day Ruth Chapter N0. 7 OES Dark

6 7

8 9 District 8 & 9 Lake City Official Visit

10 Districts 13 Palatka Official Visit

11 12 Tampa Scottish Rite Recognition Night 5:45 Dinner 7:00 Open Program

13 York Rite Fort Pierce Lodge

14 15 16 17 Corporate Board Masonic Home District 19 Brooksville

18 Board Of Trustees Masonic Home

19 Ruth Chapter N0. 7 OES Dark

20 21 22 23 District 33 Fort Lauderdale Official Visit

24 Feramo Grotto Fort Lauderdale

25 26 Fort Pierce Lodge No.87 Stated Meeting

27 York Rite Fort Pierce Lodge

28 Setting Renacer Lodge U.D. to Work Miami

29 30

September 2016

Grand Lodge Work Day

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 GM Homecoming

Vero Beach

2 3 4 5 6 7 District 32 Official Visit

8 District 34 & 35 Official Visit

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Districts 27

16 17 18 19 20 21 District 25 Official Visit

22 District 28 & 29 Official Visit

23 24 25 26 27 28 District 15 Ocala

29 District 14 Gainesville

30 31

October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 GM Homecoming Vero Beach

2 OES Honor Night for Stanley L. Hudson

3 Ruth Chapter N0. 7 OES

4 5 6 7 District 32 West Palm Beach Official Visit

8 District 34 & 35 Miami Official Visit

9 10 Fort Pierce Lodge No.87 Stated Meeting

11 York Rite Fort Pierce Lodge

12 13 14 District 27 Sarasota Official Visit

15 Corporate Board Masonic Home DeMolay Cotillion

16 Board Of Trustees Masonic Home

17 Ruth Chapter N0. 7 OES

18 19 20 21 District 25 Lake Wales Official Visit

22 District 28 & 29 Fort Myers Official Visit

23 24 Fort Pierce Lodge No.87 Stated Meeting

25 York Rite Fort Pierce Lodge

26 27 28 District 15 Ocala

29 District 14 Gainesville

30 31 Halloween

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of Florida RICHARD E. LYNN, P.G.M. GRAND LODGE BUILDING GRAND SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1020

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32201-1020 PHONE: (904) 354-2339

TOLL FREE (800) 375-2339 FAX: (904) 632-3865

“Think Perpetual Membership”

August 31, 2016

TO: ALL PARTICULAR LODGES RE: LET YOUR PENNIES MAKE GOOD CENTS REPORT

PER REGULATION 22.07 Dear Brother Secretary: Your Third Quarterly Report of collections for the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, “Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents Program” and remittance is due on or before October 15, 2016, per Regulation 22.07. This return covers your collections through September 30, 2016. In the event you have no collections, please mark the Quarterly Return NONE and return to this office. Please be sure to fill in the space provided for Lodge Name, Address and Number. We need a report filed even though there are no collections for the quarter. Thanking you for your cooperation, Sincerely and fraternally,

Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M. Grand Secretary REL/wj Enc. Cc: Grand Lodge Officers D.D.G.M.’s Chairman, L.Y.P.M.G.C. Committee

Detach and Send Only White Copy to Grand Secretary. Keep Colored Copy for Your Lodge Records. Return to: Grand Lodge of Florida, P.O. Box 1020, Jacksonville, FL 32201-1020

. SEND THIS COPY 3rd QUARTERLY RETURN TO GRAND SECRETARY ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 15, 2016

LODGE NAME, ADDRESS, AND NUMBER

(No. 1) Amount Collected for this Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $______________ (No. 2) Check Attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $______________

Particular Lodge Report on “Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents”

RETURN FOR QUARTER ENDING

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

This return to be filed in the Grand Secretary’s Office on or before OCTOBER 15, 2016 “Remember Our Masonic Home in Your Will”

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of Florida RICHARD E. LYNN, P.G.M. GRAND LODGE BUILDING GRAND SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1020

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32201-1020 PHONE: (904) 354-2339

TOLL FREE (800) 375-2339 FAX: (904) 632-3865

“Think Perpetual Membership”

August 30, 2016 TO: SECRETARIES OF ALL THE PARTICULAR LODGES RE: FRATERNAL REMINDER

1. Regulation 22.06 requires the mailing to each member of the Lodge a Statement of Dues and Assessments for 2016, on Notices furnished by the Grand Lodge, between October 15th and December 1st, which shall include voluntary contributions to the Masonic Home.

2. Section 20, Article X requires notification of those whose dues are six (6) months in

arrears (July 1st) and those who have not responded within three (3) months should be forwarded the Final Notice and Summons (September 30th).

3. Your assistance is particularly required in careful preparation and prompt forwarding of

updating forms reporting the status changes of members as they occur, thereby avoiding computer saturation at the end of the year.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M. Grand Secretary REL/wj cc: Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters

District Deputy Grand Masters

The George Washington Gavel

A National Treasure

Coming to Ocala March 24-25, 2017

At 10:00 a.m. on September 18, 1793

the President of the United States, George Washington, and his entourage crossed the Potomac

River to arrive in the city of Washington. There they were joined by an escort consisting of the

Alexandria Volunteer Artillery and members of Masonic Lodges from Virginia and Maryland,

and proceeded to the construction grounds approximately 1.5 miles away. At the site of the

Capitol, Washington was received by the Grand Master of Masons of Maryland Joseph Clark.

A silver plaque fashioned by Georgetown silversmith Caleb Bentley was handed to Washington

who stepped into the foundation trench and placed the plaque, whereupon the cornerstone was

lowered. The plaque was inscribed with a brief tribute to the "military valor and prudence" of

Washington, and dedicated the building in the "first year, of the second term, of the presidency

of George Washington ... and in the year of Masonry 5793."

Washington, accompanied by three Worshipful Masters carrying corn, wine, and oil, then struck

the stone three times with the gavel, as prescribed by Masonic custom. Washington exited the

trench to cheers by the assembled Masons and a 15-gun salute (one gun for each U.S. States)

from the Alexandria Volunteer Artillery. Clark then delivered a short invocation, after which a

500 pound ox was slaughtered and roasted.

The venue in Ocala and Schedule, are to be determined

For more information please visit www.fldistrict15.org

Call the 15th Masonic District of Florida GW Gavel Committee Chairman Glen Garner 305-775-1254

Or email: gwgavel@gmail.com

A brief history of the gavel

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Maser, on August 2, 2016

Masonic Park AND Youth Camp

PRESENTS THE

THIRTIETH ANNUAL

OUTDOOR DEGREE Sponsored by the MasterS and Wardens

Association of Hillsborough County Florida

Date: November 19, 2016

Times: 9:00 AM Coffee and Doughnuts 10:00 AM Master Mason Degree 11:30 AM* Lunch 1:00 PM* Second Section

Address: 18050 US Hwy 301 S.

Wimauma, FL 33598

Contact: W∴M∴ Roger Turgeon (203) 415-3881

RV and Camping is available at the Masonic Park Local Hotels: Courtyard-Sun City Center 3313 Courtyard Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 633-2569 Sun City Inn 809 N Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-3331

Comfort Inn 718 Cypress Village Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 633-3318 Econ 313 College Ave E Ruskin, FL 33570 (813) 641-3437

* Approximate times – lunch to follow after first section with second section approximately 1½ hours later.

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on August 2, 2016

Ashlar Lodge No. 98 Free & Accepted Masons St. Augustine, FL

Is pleased to host Worshipful Andrew Hammer

Past Master and Secretary, Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, A.F. & A.M. Grand Chancellor, Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, A.F. & A.M

Past Grand Orator, Grand Lodge of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. AUTHOR OF

OBSERVING THE CRAFT: A TREATISE ON THE METHOD AND MANNER OF FREEMASONRY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 CHECK-IN -- 9:30 A.M.

SEMINAR -- 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. LUNCH -- 12:00 NOON -1:00 P.M.

$30.00 ADVANCED RESERVATIONS (ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT)

$40.00 AT THE DOOR CASH OR CHECK ONLY

LIGHT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INCLUDED

ASHLAR LODGE NO. 98 F. & A.M. 105 KING STREET

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32284

MASTER MASONS ONLY -- CURRENT DUES CARD & ID REQUIRED

PROPER ATTIRE—COAT AND TIE

For Advanced Reservation Form/Information contact Bro. Oscar Patterson III, Senior Warden, Ashlar No. 98 at

opatters@comcast.net

Approved for distribution by: M W Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, on August 18, 2016

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, August 2, 2016

Location:Indian River County Fairgrounds7955 58thAvenueVero Beach, FL 32967

Time: Registration 5 pm Flag Ceremony 6 pm Dinner to follow

Dress:Men: Business AttireLadies: Dressy/Formal

Hotel Information:Hampton Inn Vero Beach9350 19th LaneVero Beach, FL 32966772‐770‐4299

Group reservation name “GM Homecoming”

$89/night 1 king or 2 doubleReservation cutoff September 10, 2016.

Approved for Distribution by M.W. Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, August 22, 2016

NEWS

August 19, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Masonic Service Association has established a Disaster Relief Fund for Louisiana, following drenching rainstorms and massive flooding. Thousands of homes and buildings have been damaged or destroyed, with 70,000 persons reportedly displaced. The magnitude of the storm was described by the America Red Cross as the “worst natural disaster in the United States” since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Recovery is expected to take months, and the lack of communication in flooded areas continues to cause issues in finding information and victims.

The Grand Lodge of Louisiana reported that two Lodge buildings have been heavily flooded, and the building of the Scottish Rite Valley of Baton Rouge, which houses three additional Lodges, incurred significant amounts of flooding and damage. Many Masons and Masonic families are among the 70,000 displaced. MSA is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.

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George O. Braatz, PGM, Executive Secretary Masonic Service Association of North America 3905 National Drive, Suite 280 Burtonsville, MD 30866 301-476-7330 www.msana.com MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA, SEND THEM TO P.O. BOX 1020, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32201-1020 AND WE WILL FORWARD TO THE MSA – NOTE YOUR CHECK FOR THE PHILIPPINES APPEAL

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of Florida RICHARD E. LYNN, P.G.M. GRAND LODGE BUILDING GRAND SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1020

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32201-1020 PHONE: (904) 354-2339

TOLL FREE (800) 375-2339 FAX: (904) 632-3865

“Think Perpetual Membership”

August 29, 2016 To: All Particular Lodges Re: MW Joseph Shurette – Past Grand Master 1988 Dear Brethren: We are very saddened to inform you that our revered Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Joseph Shurette, Grand Master in 1977, passed away on Saturday Evening, August 13, 2016. MW Joseph Shurette was born November 18, 1933, and was a member of Oleeta-West Dade Lodge No. 145. MW Shurette was a resident at the Masonic Home since 2011. A Memorial Service, including Masonic Rites, was held at the Masonic Home of Florida in St. Petersburg on Friday, August 19, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room. A Church Service was held immediately following the Memorial Service and then the family conducted a small Graveside Service at the cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Most Worshipful Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master, has requested that all the Particular Lodges drape their Altars for one month in memory of our beloved Past Grand Master. Our thoughts and prayers go out to MW Shurette’s family. Our Fraternity has suffered a great loss with the passing of this distinguished Past Grand Master. Sincerely and fraternally,

Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M. Grand Secretary REL/wj Cc: Grand Lodge Officers

Florida Directory

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA

July 17, 2016

The Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home of Florida met in regular session on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at 11:05 a.m. with the following members present: PRESENT: R W J. Steven Teal, Chairman W Ira S. Alderman R W Michael S. Binder R H Michael L. Elliott Bro. Jay B. Kosner R W Brian R. Poole R W R. James Rocha R W D. Mark Small R W F. Joseph Smedley ABSENT: R W Ronald E. Peebles, Vice Chairman (Excused) ALSO PRESENT: M W Stanley L. Hudson, Grand Master; RW Richard G. Hoover, Deputy Grand Master; RW John E. Karroum, Senior Grand Warden; RW John W. Westerman, III, Junior Grand Warden; MW James W. Ford, P.G.M.; and RW Stephen R. Gladstone, General Counsel. CALL TO ORDER: RW J. Steven Teal called the Meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. The Chairman welcomed all assembled and asked them to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Invocation was given by RW Brian R. Poole. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES: RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman; RW F. Joseph Smedley; W Ira S. Alderman; RW Michael S. Binder; RH Michael L. Elliott; Bro. Jay B. Kosner; RW Brian R. Poole; RW R. James Rocha; and RW D. Mark Small. A motion was made by RW D. Mark Small and seconded by W Ira S. Alderman that the minutes of the June 19, 2016, Board of Trustees Meeting be adopted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD: The Secretary gave an overview of the items discussed in the Board of Trustees Workshop meeting on July 16th at 11:00 a.m. The Board is ready to announce and distribute to all Lodges a letter and poster on the new Lodge Incentive Program. They are working on several pieces of legislation for the Grand Communication in 2017. There was a round table discussion on improving efficiency and productivity by the Board. It was agreed to send an invitation to RW Richard A. Wolfe to attend our August Workshop that has been rescheduled to the 13th and 14th of August. There was also a note that the Corporate Board will not be in attendance that weekend. ADMINISTRATOR’S BOARD REPORT: Lisa Tsotsos reported at our last regular Board Meeting, we had 95 Residents in the Home. During the month of June we had 2 admissions and 2 losses bringing the total to 95. ADMITTED: ADMIT DATE: Joe Ellswick, membership at Daytona Beach Lodge No. 270 June 16, 2016 Christine Ellswick, husband’s membership at Daytona Beach Lodge No. 270 June 16, 2016

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DECEASED: DECEASED DATE: Richard Dixon, membership at Albert J. Russell Lodge No. 126 June 4, 2016 Admitted: October 10, 2011 Miriam Schenk, husband’s membership at Placid Lodge No. 282 June 16, 2016 Admitted: April 4, 2003 With 2 admissions and 2 losses, the month of June ended with 53 Assisted Living residents and 42 Nursing Center residents for a total of 95 residents. Of those, 33 are men and 62 are women, with 1of the women sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Resident Council Officers were introduced: President, Bob Elston; Vice President, Nancy Delacruz, and Secretary, Jerry Lance. A motion was made by W Ira S. Alderman and seconded by RW D. Mark Small that the Administrator’s Report be accepted as read. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT FAILED EQUIPMENT REPORT: No major failed equipment was noted for this time period. DIETARY DEPARTMENT REPORT: The total number of resident meals served for the month of June was 8,517 with 1,640 other meals, which included employees, visitors, and special events, for a total of 10,157 meals served. The Masonic Home collected $888.00 towards meal cost. The raw food cost per meal was $1.97. SECURITY DEPARTMENT REPORT: There were no reportable incidents for the month of June. Four (4) resident ID badges and four (4) employee ID badges were issued. HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT REPORT: The Housekeeping Department standards are at a good level to maintain the facility standards. The laundry used 14 gallons of Bio Power Detergent at $22.63 each; 14 gallons of Flo Glo Chlorine Destainer at $8.88 each; 15 gallons of Flo Prime Alkali Builder at $19.80 each; and 13 gallons of Sour Softener at $16.14 each; for a total of $947.96 in chemical costs for the month of June. The average count was between 45,000 and 50,000 pounds for the month. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. A report on the current progress of the Guest House Project renovation was given to us by Alan West

of B. A. West Corporation. 2. The City of St. Petersburg has created a separate Oak Street address for the Guest House property. 3. The installation of the elevator for the Guest House was originally budgeted over one year ago for

$34,000. 4. Alan West met with the power company about installing an additional primary electrical power feed

for the Guest House. 5. Our Facilities Manager, Bob Robertson, is on vacation this week and was not available for today’s

meeting. 6. The Masonic Home Maintenance Department has now completed the cleanout of the Guest House

and preliminary demolition has begun. 7. We are currently in the process of getting new proposals for the replacement of the chiller deck roof. 8. The contract for the natural gas supplier is currently being reviewed for contract renewal. 9. The power company is in the process of providing us with information to upgrade our parking lot

lighting to LED. More information will be available on this by our August Long Range Planning Meeting.

A motion was made by RW Michael S. Binder and seconded by RW Brian R. Poole that the Long Range Planning and Facilities Committee Report be accepted as printed and distributed. Motion carried.

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LEGAL ADVISOR’S REPORT: The total funds received during the month of June was $2,098.39 which brings the year-to-date total of funds received for the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc., on behalf of Estates and Wills to $9,740.28. As of this date, there have been no funds received from Estates and Wills and deposited into an account other than the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc. A motion was made by RH Michael L. Elliott and seconded by W Ira S. Alderman that the Legal Advisor’s Report be accepted as presented. Motion carried. BUDGET REPORT: The following report reflects the expenditures through June 30, 2016: Administration 38.99% Maintenance 12.26% Dietary 20.96% Nursing 23.78% Housekeeping 20.47% Recreation 24.01% Social Services 22.12% TOTAL 23.12% We are currently 5.2% under budget ($419,291) for the fiscal year, after amortizing for the insurance premium already paid. Then after adjusting for the timing of the Guest House Project we would only be 2.7% under budget ($219,074) for the fiscal year. A motion was made by R W R. James Rocha and seconded by W Ira S. Alderman that the Budget Report be accepted. Motion carried. ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: During the month of July, the following applications were approved by the Board: Elizabeth Repp, sponsored by DeSoto Lodge No. 105, pending further review by legal counsel Russell Turvey, sponsored by Clearwater Lodge No. 127 The committee approved one (1) application for Non-Resident Relief to continue. A motion was made to accept the Admissions Committee Report by W Ira S. Alderman and seconded by RW D. Mark Small. Motion carried. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: A. Marketing:

i. The main Masonic Home sign is installed; electricity for illuminating the sign and landscaping is forthcoming as well as a second smaller sign.

ii. The first DRIP marketing mailing post card will be mailed within a week; the Administrator is to follow up. It is our goal to complete six mailings for Districts 19-25 and 27.

iii. RW Joseph A. Gonzalez reported on the Intuit software which would track inquiries into the Masonic Home from first contact through admission; the cost is $150 per month on a month to month basis. CRM’s can also track donor development contacts. RW Gonzalez volunteered his talent to create the template and prepare query reports. We will also download the DRIP marketing mailing list into the database. It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve this subscription service pilot after review by the Board of Trustees Legal Advisor. We will monitor the use of the software for cost effectiveness and results. At the next Board Workshop we will brainstorm the template and reports.

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B. Lodge Incentive Program – The marketing materials have been amended to correlate with the final approved program. The Chairman will prepare a letter to the Lodges to accompany the promotional materials. Costs will be charged to the D-132 Advertisement Account.

C. Development Director – An $8,000 proposal from the Connecticut Masonic Home was discussed to create a donor development program. More information will be forthcoming.

D. Community Benefit Report – The Administrator will create a draft list for use in the next Board of Trustees Workshop as a working straw man; we will try to quantify the benefit when possible. The Administrator will provide examples from other Masonic Homes.

A motion was made to accept the Operations Committee Report by R W R. James Rocha and seconded by W Ira S. Alderman. Motion carried. The Grand Marshal then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Instructors, Committeemen, and others that were present at the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The next regular Board Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. on August 14, 2016, at the Masonic Home of Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida. RW Brian R. Poole gave the Benediction and the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, RW J. Steven Teal, Chairman RW D. Mark Small Secretary to the Board of Trustees