2008-09 Officers
Worshipful Master
Herbert J. Atkinson, PGM
Senior Warden
David M. Parker, PM
Junior Warden
Warren F. Schueler,Sr., PGM
Secretary
John A. Loeb, PM
Treasurer
Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PSGD
Senior Deacon
Past Master
Junior Deacon
John Cochran
Senior Steward
Bently Carter
Junior Steward
Frank E. Hartsell
Chaplain
None
Tiler
Gordon Parker
- Master's Challenge!
Now is the time when we are swamped with appeals from all those charities needing funds. With our economy as it is today, there are more appeals than ever. I want to remind you that our ONLY Masonic charity is the Masonic Home of Delaware. As you know, a parking spot is reserved at the Lodge building for the Worshipful Master. WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARK THERE? Donate $250 to the Masonic Home (tax deductible) and you will park in the Master’s spot for a month. Troy Nuss will let me know anyone from St. John’s who makes this level of donation and I will present him with a certificate authorizing him to park in my spot. JUST DO IT!!
Awards
The Brothers at West Milton Lodge of Ohio have awarded
us their WML Award of Excellence!
In their words,
"EXCELLENT MASONIC WEBSITE"
"WML Award 2009"
Making Good Men Better
The Brothers at the Philadelphia Scottish Rite have awarded us their Brother to Brother award!
"Your site is very well done"
"It was indeed a pleasure to visit your site." - Ill. Brother Steven A. Morrison, 33ş
"Brother to Brother Award 2009"
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We hope you enjoy your time visiting St. John's Lodge No2 "On The Net" and hope that you might come visit our lodge in person one day. On behalf of all our members, we extend a hearty and heart felt welcome.
Wednesday, June 3rd - Past Masters raise Brother Mike Wendeler
NEW CASTLE, DE. It has been 8 or more years since the Past Masters of St. John’s Lodge No. 2, A.F. & A.M. have had the opportunity to confer a degree on a worth candidate,
but on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, they again had that opportunity.
The evening started with an Italian dinner. Following dinner, Brother Michael Wendeler was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in due and ancient form. The degree team was:
OFFICE/PART - FIRST SECTION
WM PM James T Elliott, Jr
SW PM David M Parker
JW PGM Warren F Schueler, Sr.
SEC PM John A Loeb
CHAP PM R Nelson Biggs
SD PGM Herbert J Atkinson
JD PM Harley W Spry, Jr
SS PM Arthur A Loveless, Jr
JS PGM Benjamin F Lloyd, Jr
OFFICE/PART - SECOND SECTION
King Solomon PM Eugene R Small
Hiram King of Tyre PM Gregory A Schulze
Hiram Abif PGM Warren F Schueler, Sr.
Secretary PM John A Loeb
Chaplain PM R Nelson Biggs
Senior Deacon PGM Herbert J Atkinson
Fisherman PM Harley W Spry, Jr
Senior Steward PM Arthur A Loveless, Jr
Junior Steward PGM Benjamin F Lloyd, Jr.
Ruffian #1 PM David M Parker
Ruffian #2 PM G Thomas Taylor, III
Ruffian #3 PM Walter S Wonchoba, Jr
Lecture PM Walter S Wonchoba, Jr
Bible Presentation Bro Randall S Woods, Sr
Canadian Charge JS Frank E Hartsell
An evening of good degree work, a bit of fun and great camaraderie. Brother Wendeler received pins from Past Grand Masters Lloyd and Atkinson and a “lodge” shirt from his instructor.
Brother Wendeler offered thanks for the work put into that evening and offered brief comments on his impression of the evening. All joined the newly raised brother for dessert following the degree.
Message From The Worshipful Master
BROTHER "DAD"
As we close our Masonic year in June, I noted that this month includes "Father’s Day." That brings to mind a number of pleasant Masonic thoughts, about my father, Brother “Dad.” I often think about the number of differences we had. He was great with his hands and had a knack for repairing things; I still have trouble with the difference between “clockwise” or “counter clockwise” and the best thing I can do to repair something is make a call. I have a decent brain and like to read; he liked to use his hands and relaxed making things. Still, one thing we had in common was Freemasonry.
We joined this great fraternity together. He had always been interested, but was waiting to be asked. One day I asked him if he knew how...
PDF File : Read More; Updated May 29, 2009
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PDF Flyer : Updated May 29, 2009
Special Message From The Worshipful Master
2009 State Of The Lodge Report
As I close my second and final term, let me get right to it. Last year I reported that there is not a quick fix to the membership problem. But, for the first time in a number of years, we have entered more than we have lost due to death. Fortunately, we have lost only 4 to death and we have entered 9 since September. Unfortunately, the economy has hit us and we have a number of brethren (42 at this time) who have not paid their dues and are in jeopardy this coming fall of being suspended for Non-payment of Dues. We have already lost one of our entered apprentices for similar reasons. Not only did the economy hit our membership, but also it lowered interest rates, which means we made less money on our investments. And Brothers, I have checked the fine print and there does not seem to be a “stimulus package” in the works for our fraternity. I still expect that one of our first lessons will hold true...
PDF File : Read More; Updated June 12, 2009
