Trestle Board November 2011
Plymouth Rock Lodge #47
November and December 2011 Trestleboard
Tidings from the East,
As my year continues to wind down as your Worshipful Master, the enthusiasm that you, the active brothers, generate in the Lodge continues to go up. Moreover, you are awesome in your efforts to make this the best Masonic Lodge in Michigan, and I could not be more proud to be a part of it all.
We displayed our commitment to honoring our members by having a wonderful
Widows and Life Members Dinner in September. All those who came to the dinner had a great time as we celebrated the several lifetime members and thanked them for showing us the way for so many years. Also, the Senior Warden’s Dinner in October was a super fun filled night that gave us a chance to bond with our fellow brothers from other lodges, and to humble the Senior Warden! In addition, I, along with the Junior and Senior Wardens, attended the Grand Lodge sponsored Lodge Management and Leadership Class in Romulus. The all-day class was informative, and is one class that all Masons should attend as they continue to find their own Masonic pathway.
The next correspondence from me will be as the Past Master who will be welcoming our new Worshipful Master and his officers. In the meantime, please come to your Lodge, support it, embrace it, make it better than you found it, and
endeavor to do good works for your brothers. It’s a great time to be a Mason!
Fraternally,
Ron King
Worshipful Master
Thanksgiving Dinner at the ELKS Lodge
Saturday November 19th. CHANGED TO November 17 at 6pm
For reservations Call Dennis Quatrine at (313) 920-8300
Election of Officers for 2012,
Thursday November 3rd.
Annual Memorial and Communication
December 1st.
Installation of Officers December 3rd.
For reservations call Dennis Quatrine at (313) 920-8300
Greetings from the West,
This has been a great year at Plymouth Rock Lodge, we have had great success in fund raising for our charities and I would like to thank Brother Dennis Quatrine for organizing the Texas Hold’em and for all the Brothers that have come out to help. We have had a couple Texas Hold’em events that helped raise some money that is needed to support our High School Scholarships, Child ID events and other charities.
As you know we’ve moved and have a new location at the Plymouth Elks Lodge on Plymouth Rd. We are in the process of making it our home. If you have not been to Lodge in a while come out and see us, we meet on Thursdays at 7:00pm, if you would like grab a bite to eat before lodge, we are usually there around 6:00pm. After lodge we usually hang around for an hour or two for fellowship.
On Tuesdays we have the Lodge reserved for fellowship, committees and degree practice. We are usually there around 6:00pm for dinner. We could use some help on committees and also with the degrees.
Our next Child ID event is Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Canton Walmart on
Ford Rd just east of I-275. We will be there between 11:00am-3:00pm. Stop by and say Hi. Participation in one of the committees or Community events is a great way to meet the Officers and members of our Lodge. If you would like more information about committees and events or would like to sign up to help, to
give me a call. My number is 734-664-2818.
Sincerely,
Mark Campbell
Senior Warden
In Remembrance,
The following Brothers and Sisters passed on to the Celestial Lodge above:
WB Cameron W. Lodge Jr on August 11th.
Jerry Matthews p on August 12th.
Douglas J. Bachand passed away on January 4, 1991,
Ester Freeman, no date given.
Drop theses Brothers a card or give them a call, they would like to hear from you.
Cliff Smith 37501 Joy Road Apt88, Westland, MI 48185, (734) 404-6303.
John O’Connor 1837 Wexford Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, (734) 484-3491.
Bill Clark 3840 Napier Rd, Canton, Mi 48187
Norton Smith 42422 Apple Creek Dr Plymouth, Mi 48170, (734) 455-0544
David Lindsay 904 N Court Alma, Mi 48801 (989) 463-0652.
Ben Tallman 41683 Strawberry Ct, Canton Mi 48187 (734) 397-1620.
Charles Leabu 611 Turquoise Dr, Whitmore Lake, Mi 48189 (734) 550-9058.
From the South,
As you all know Worshipful Master had our Lodge go dark this past summer. I would like to thank him for doing so. Going dark did not stop us from having fellowship in the warm summer months, or from doing the work of the Lodge. We had our Lodge picnic, a number of fellowship breakfasts, two highly profitable
fundraisers, and a successful Child I.D. event at the Willow Run Air show, all while being “dark” in the summer. Yet “going Dark” allowed us to return to Lodge in September with rejuvenation and a more “sense of purpose” as we returned to
continue the work of the craft. Events for the 2012 Lodge year are already well in the planning including Fundraisers, Child I.D., Cub Scouts, and more. Great things are happening through Grand Lodge, and our officers have been actively participating in these Grand Lodge events. It is a great time to be a Mason.
Eat Well, Be Well.
Brother Q. - J.W.
Secretary Desk
Brother William Gripman has enlisted in the US Navy and leave for boot camp on February 22, 2012. We wish him a speedy return.
I am getting inquires about Masonry but due to the economy people are a little hesitant about making a commitment. This year the Lodge had to drop eight members from the rolls for non payment of dues. We have 3 petitions put on hold for various reasons. 2 are being investigates and we will ballot on them at our
next Regular on November. I also received two new petitions that the Lodge will read on November 3rd.
Important upcoming events: This year the Lodge decided to move our Annual Thanksgiving dinner to Saturday November 19th, at 5:00 p.m. to accommodate our special needs children.
Election of Officers for 2012, Thursday November 3rd.
Annual Memorial and Communication December
1st. Installation of Officers December 3rd. For reservations call Dennis Quatrine at (313) 920-8300.
I wish to thank Budding Flowers for providing the Flowers for our Widows in the Masonic Pathways and our Lodge Installation, and at no cost to the Lodge, Budding Flowers provided the Acacias that the Lodge uses for our Masonic Memorials. Thank you Budding Flowers.
There comes a time in your life when you have to make a change and move on. I have decided to step aside as Lodge secretary and start a new page in my life. I thank everyone for their support over the years.
I knocked at Heaven’s door. God asked me, my child what can I do for you? I said: Father, please protect and bless the person reading this. Until we meet again “God Bless”
Al Booth Sr
Secretary
New Web Site
Brothers William Finn and James Hodgson are redesigning the Web site. There will be a sign in area for all Lodge members who wish to participate. In this private area will your name, home address, phone, email address, Birth date, the date that you took your degrees will be published and possibly a few other
items. The information below is the information supplied from Grand Lodge and will be the only information available on the Lodge web site. If you do not want your information available please email the secretary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call at 734-453-3970.
M00000 Prepaid, 08/02/1948 Birth. ALBERT E BOOTH SR, 270 Arcola St, Garden City, MI 48135-3126(h) (734 )453-3970, w) (734)453-3970, c) (734)453-3970 , (e) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 02/08/1979 AFFILIATED William M. Perrett #0524, Plymouth, Mi, 02/08/1979 INITIATED (02/08/1979) William M. Perrett #0524, 03/22/1979 PASSED (03/22/1979) William M. Perrett #0524, 04/28/1979 RAISED (04/28/1979) William M. Perrett #0524, 09/06/1979 PROFICIENCY (09/06/1979) Plymouth Rock #0047, 11/05/1981 NPD (11/05/1981) William M. Perrett #0524, 04/04/1991 RESTORED (04/04/1991) William M. Perrett #0524, 06/01/1996 AFFILIATED Tyrian #0500, 01/31/1998 AFFILIATED Plymouth Rock #047, 01/31/1998 AFFILIATED Plymouth Rock, 09/13/1999 PLURAL ENDED (09/13/1999) Tyrian #0500, 08/03/2010 AFFILIATED Garden City – Builders #0587.
Tentative Calendar of Events
November 2011
Thursday 3rd Regular Communication 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 10th EA Degree 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 17th Thanksgiving Dinner social hour 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00p.m.
December 2011
Thursday 1st Regular Communication 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 3rd Installation of Officers 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 8th TBA
Thursday 15th TBA
Thursday 22nd TBA
January 2012
Thursday 5th Regular Communication 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 12th TBA
Thursday 19th TBA
Thursday 26th TBA
2011 Officers of Plymouth Rock Lodge No.47
Worshipful Master Ronald King Robin (734) 454-4522
Senior Warden Mark A. Campbell Brenda (734) 644-2818
Junior Warden Dennis A. Quatrine June (313) 920-8300
Treasurer Walter J. Henson Cheryl (734) 812-1979
Secretary Albert E. Booth Sr, PM Sherry (734) 453-3970 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chaplain David E. Melton Constance (734) 417-4508
Senior Deacon John N. Lanplear (734) 950-0404
Junior Deacon Curtis A. Hendzell Samantha (734) 408-1298
Senior Steward Mark E. Foss Tami (734) 250-0797
Junior Steward Sean A. Allan Katherine (734) 891-3695
Assoc. Steward A. David Burley (734) 663-0014
Assoc. Steward Dale T. Sirkle Sr Susan (734) 459-4143
Assoc. Sreward William S. Gripman (734) 254-0317
Marshal Shawn B. Shriedel (248) 763-5780
Tiler William J. Finn Maria (248) 697-9824
Masonic Web Sites
Plymouth Rock Lodge #47 www.plymouthrocklodge47.com
Grand Lodge of Michigan www.gl-mi.org
Masonic Masters Association www.masonicmasters.com
Michigan Masonic Motor Cycle Club www.michiganmma.com