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NAVAL LODGE No. 87
VISION STATEMENTAttracts and brings together good men of diverse generational,
racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds for self-improvement,
friendship, and service; because, we provide an authentic
initiatory experience and engaging education programs based on
a tradition of living and animate speech to effect a personal
transformation that inspires each man to a principle driven way
of life based on brotherly love, relief and truth.
Publisher: Worshipful. Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento
Cell Phone: (707) 290-9260
e-mail: [email protected]
Editor: Barry Hughes, PM
Cell Phone: (707) 333-7866
e-mail: barryhughes@global .net
Vallejo Masonic NewsFriend to Friend, Brother to Brother
October 2019
MASTER Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento (Mallene)
CP: (707) [email protected]
SENIOR WARDEN
Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas (Vera “Max”)
CP: (707) 980-0372
JUNIOR WARDEN
Trojan “Troy” Ruiz (Ludmilla “Lulu”)
CP: (707) 342-6644
TREASURER
Mario Cruz (Alejandra)
CP: (707) 373-2030
SECRETARY
Barry Hughes, PM (Judy)
CP: (707) 333-7866
SENIOR DEACON
Guy Benjamin (Heidi)
CP: (707)246-0949
JUNIOR DEACON
Dennis Timmons
CP: (415)606-1938
SENIOR STEWARD
Delfin Dominguez (Lydia)
CP: (707) 319-1795
JUNIOR STEWARD
Nathan “Nate” Walker (Roslyn)
CP: (707) 980-4918
MARSHALL
Brando Cruz (Marion)
CP: (707) 853-3034
CHAPLAIN
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM (Dana)
CP: (707) 747-0906
ORGANIST
Eric Leigh Throne (Kerby)
CP: (707) 761- 6132
TILER
Mike Nesmith
CP: (619) 993-0555
OFFICER’S COACH
John L. Wasson, PM (Pat)
CP: (707) 310-5404
INSPECTOR OF THE
131st MASONIC DISTRICT
John L. Wasson, PM (Pat)
CP: (707) 310-5404
Officers of Naval Lodge No. 87
NAVAL LODGE 87
2019 COMMITTEES
LODGE AUDIT
Albert Lawson, PM (Chairman), Michael Woodruff, PM,
Rollie Caabay, PM
SMTA
President - Dennis Timmons (2019), Barry Hughes, PM (2020), CFO - Seth Thomas (2020),
Secretary - John Snell, PM (2021), Member – Ralph Lindeman (2019),
Member – Keith Wattles, PM (2021)
Ex Officio’s: Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM, Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW
AUDIT SMTA
V. Thomas Langford, PM (Chairman), Rick Lauziere, PM, Matt Vallarino
MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento (Chairman) and Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, Trojan “Troy” Ruiz, JW
CANDIDATE COACHING
Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW
CHARITY
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM and Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW, Trojan “Troy” Ruiz, JW
ENTERTAINMENT
Mario Cruz (Chairman), Tony Buban, Brando Cruz, Nathan “Nate” Walker
FINANCE
Guy Benjamin (Chairman), Douglas “Doc” Campbell, Delfin Valencia
FUNERAL
John Wasson, PM, Keith Wattles, PM, Leo Guison, PM, Rollie Caabay PM,
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM
LIBRARY
Joaquin Loayza, Mario Cruz
MASONIC FORMATION
Albert Lawson, PM, Keith Wattles, PM
MASONIC HOMES ENDOWMENT
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman (Chairman), Jose Ferrer
PHONE TREE
Barry Hughes, PM
NAVAL LODGE 87
2019 COMMITTEES
(Continued)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM (Chairman), Rick Lauziere, PM
SCHOLARSHIP
Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM (Chairman), Rick Lauziere, PM
SMEF (ELECTED)
Albert Lawson, PM, (President), Glenn Munkres, PM, Jim Jaeger,
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento, WM, Mervyn “JJ” Nicholas, SW
TRESTLE BOARD
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento (Publisher), Barry Hughes, PM (Editor)
TRUSTEES (ELECTED)
Glenn Munkres, PM (Chairman), Guy Benjamin, Douglas “Doc” Campbell
WEBMASTER
Joaquin Loayza
YOUTH ORDERS
Jim Jaeger (Chairman), Gerald “Gerry” Bettman, PM, Seth Thomas
LODGE HISTORIAN
MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION AMBASSADORS
Rick Lauziere, PM (Chairman)
Mike Nesmith
Nathan “Nate” Walker
Mario Cruz
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Mike Nesmith (Chairman)
Mario Cruz
FROM THE EAST
We started September with the Labor Day Weekend which I hope gave
us time to recuperate from the previous months activities. We honored
Brother Mike “Flying Squirrel” Nesmith with the Golden Veteran Award
Ceremony which was enjoyed by the well-wishers. Due to some
verification set back, our Golden Veteran Award was presented to
Brother Mike on September 7, 2019 (5 years late) which gave him a total
of 55 years, 5 months and 5 days in Masonry... a life time dedication to
our Craft. We had great food (specially cooked by non-other than PM
Barry Hughes and his kitchen crew) a good crowd, and very memorable
ceremony narrated by PM John Wasson and let’s not forget our Marshal
Bro Delfin Dominguez who escorted the Golden Veteran with such a
dignified red carpet walk. Bro Mario Cruz made and donated the Golden
Veteran Banner to Bro Mike. I’d like to take this opportunity for a loud
shout out to Brother Eric Throne for playing the Piano during our degrees
and major events. Your music has always been a welcome addition and
major part of our lodge. Again, thank you. To top off the evening, as is
required at any Masonic Special Event, cake was served, the cake was
good but the spirited beverages were even better.
Bro JJ and Bro Dennis along with the Naval Lodge donated food to the
homeless shelter. They made arraignment and they both delivered the
pre-ordered food to the needy. Thank you Brothers.
The next event was the raising of our Brother Alex Gaoiran who waited
more than a year to be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.
You have been an integral part of our Fraternity since the time you
walked in and have always been a very dependable member of the
Lodge. Congratulations on being raised as you continue your quest for
excellence. Enjoy your journey.
Brother Mike Nesmith, Brother Joaquin, and his wife Jocelyn along with
Joaquin Jr. and I visited the Masonic Homes in Union City and met with
Brother Bill and Suzie. It was a great visit and we enjoyed our stay
absorbing the atmosphere and the resident’s accommodations.
Residents in the homes are treated like dignitaries. It was a fun event
sharing a beautiful day listening to music, enjoying food and bonding with
the residents and representatives of the homes. I am happy to report that
our Brothers and Sisters in the home are well taken care off.
As most of you already heard, Brother Angel Dumaop’s mother-
in-law passed away in the Philippines. Brother Angel’s family flew
to the Philippines on Sept 25 which resulted in the postponement
of his 3rd Degree conferral until October 24th. The Calendar has
been posted with numerous changes and I scheduled 2nd Degree
Rehearsals the first few weeks of October.
Our upcoming big event is the Past Masters Night scheduled for
October 12. I would like to see as many Past Masters as we can
get a hold of to make this a memorable and joyous event. I
expect the younger members of our Lodge to show their respect
and appreciation by serving our Past Masters. Brother Seth
Thomas and entourage will prepare the meal for us.
I’ve visited Bro Charlie Balhache and he’s mental faculty is still
top notch although his health has been on the down turned. He
said that he is going to a convalescent facility in Vallejo. As soon
as he settles in the facility, I will keep you inform. He also donated
a very beautiful portable bar that we will definitely use..
I highly encourage my brethren to contact your friends to come
back to the Lodge and be an active member again. If we make an
effort to call a brother or two to come to our stated meeting or
special events, this might give them a different perspective, that
we are moving forward and continuing to have a very strong
Lodge.
Annual Communication is coming up on October 18 through the
20th. Let me know if you are going so that we can arrange a car
pool. I’d like to see as many of you as possible at the Grand
Lodge. On Sunday the 20th our inspector and coach of Naval
Lodge 87 WB John Wasson will be installed as the Grand Sword
Bearer. See you at the Annual Communication.
Again, many thanks for your continuous support.
Upon the Square,
Manuel “Chief Sam” Sarmiento
Worshipful Master
From the Junior in the SouthAs the Sun is at Meridian Height
Hello Brethren, the year is almost over and I would like to invite all the Brethren and their Family to come and join us on October 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM for our Monthly Stated Dinner. We look forward in Meeting our new Brothers. We will be serving Ham, Scallops and Green Beans. Brother Alex Gaoiran and I will be cooking our Dinner with the help of our kitchen crew. I would like to thank Bro Albert, Bro Florian, Bro Roy, Bro Kane, Bro Caesar, Bro Crivello, Bro Borghesani and all the Brothers who help us in the kitchen. Thank you.
Fraternally and By the PlumTrojan RuizJunior Warden
Twenty-four Inch Gauge Please see the Senior Warden for updates regarding brother's current health and wellbeing.
Anniversaries
October
Brother
Birthdays
October
Brother
Preme Monta 01
Silas Sellers 02
Brad Fisk 03
Thomas Anderson 08
Edward Hopkins 08
Glenn Munkres PM 10
Franklin Taft 10
Garry Miller 11
Charles Reichwein 14
Patrick Hollister 16
Bryan Shields 16
Horace Holmgren 17
Lee Thomas 17
Mark Thomas 17
Kane Hollie 21
Keith Wattles PM 24
Alan Davidson 26
William Taylor 26
Mervyn Nicholas 30
Trojan Ruiz 30
Enrico Caramanzana 10/18/2012 7
Rollie Caabay PM 10/15/2010 9
Mervyn Nicholas 10/14/2010 9
Oscar Zarco 10/24/2007 12
Russell Clifton 10/26/2006 13
Keith Wattles PM 10/24/2002 17
Robert Wilson PM 10/19/2000 19
Marcus Jones 10/21/1999 20
William Taylor 10/16/1997 22
Lester Kimble PM 10/17/1996 23
Rafael Santos 10/25/1996 23
Delfin Dominguez 10/22/1994 25
Brian Morton 10/28/1993 26
Donald Radder 10/29/1987 32
Jose Ferrer 10/27/1976 43
Robert Strickler 10/25/1973 46
Silas Sellers 10/26/1963 56
Henry Budding PM 10/11/1961 58
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
30 Sept 7:00 PM
2nd Degree Reh
Open, Obligate
and Close
16:00 PM
Pre Stated and Bill
Meeting
2 3 Stated Meeting
Dinner 6 PM
Stated Mtg
7:30 PM
4 5
6 7 7:00 PM
2nd Deg Reh Open
Obligate and Close
Advanced Sta
8 9 10 7:00 PM
2nd Deg Reh
Second Section
Middle Chamber
11 12 6:00 PM
Past Masters
Night
13 14 Columbus Day
7:00 PM
SOI American
Canyon
(Benicia)
15 16 17 7:00 PM
2nd Degree
Proficiency for:
18
ANCOM-2019
19
ANCOM-2019
20
ANCOM-2019
217:00 PM
3rd Deg Reh Open
to close
Full Rehearsal
22 23 24 7:00 PM
3rd Degree
Conferral
Bro Angel Dumaop
25 26
27 28 7:00 PM
2nd Degree Reh
2nd Section Middle
Chamber Lecture
29 30 31
Halloween
